Architectural Technology

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Requirements

As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 64 semester hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). All technology students take a common core of courses during the first semester along with an introductory course in their chosen degree program. After the first semester, it is possible for the student to transfer from one degree program to another without loss of credit. For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:

Program Core

ARC-105Design Fundamentals I

4

ARC-106Design Fundamentals II

4

ARC-110Architecture History: Prehistory - 1880

3

ARC-120Architecture History: 1880 - Present

3

ARC-130Building Systems I

3

ARC-205Design Studio I

4

ARC-206Design Studio II

4

ARC-230Building Systems II

3

ARC-242Professional Practice

3

ARC-248Structures

3

General Education

ENG-101Composition I

3

COM-110Public Speaking

3

-DEISJSUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion

3

HPE-Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives

1

-General Electives

3

-General Electives

3

Complete one of the following:

PHY-118College Physics I

4

PHY-151University Physics I

4

Complete one of the following:

ENG-102Introduction to Reading Literature

3

ENG-103Composition II

3

Complete two of the following:

MAT-145Survey of Functions I

3

MAT-152Pre-Calculus (Survey of Functions II)

3

MAT-271Calculus I

4

MAT-272Calculus II

4

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)

ARC-105Design Fundamentals I

4

ARC-110Architecture History: Prehistory - 1880

3

ARC-130Building Systems I

3

ENG-101Composition I

3

Complete one of the following:

MAT-145Survey of Functions I

3

MAT-271Calculus I

4

Second Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)

ARC-106Design Fundamentals II

4

ARC-120Architecture History: 1880 - Present

3

COM-110Public Speaking

3

-General Electives

3

Complete one of the following:

MAT-152Pre-Calculus (Survey of Functions II)

3

MAT-272Calculus II

4

Third Semester (15 Credit Hours)

ARC-205Design Studio I

4

ARC-242Professional Practice

3

HPE-Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives

1

-General Electives

3

Complete one of the following:

PHY-118College Physics I

4

PHY-151University Physics I

4

Fourth Semester (16 Credit Hours)

ARC-206Design Studio II

4

ARC-230Building Systems II

3

ARC-248Structures

3

-DEISJSUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion

3

Complete one of the following:

ENG-102Introduction to Reading Literature

3

ENG-103Composition II

3

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:

  • Design projects based on the study of historic precedence and its evolution to stimulate artistic sensitivities and creative sensibilities.
  • Analyze construction materials, methods, techniques and sustainability.
  • Present projects using various media typical to the architectural industry.
  • Analyze typical processes for the professional practice of architecture.