Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Architectural Technology] From Alfred State College

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Comprehend architecture as being accountable to humanity's need for safe, affordable shelter, for dignified ways of living and for offering corresponding symbolic meaning - and the ability to produce designs infused by this understanding.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the evolution of architectural ideas (and associated principles, strategies and devices) throughout history and of how these were marshaled by architects in the service of certain intended purposes, as well as the ability to apply such ideas in the student's own designs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for infusing design generally, and structural expression particularly, with poetic dimensions that help to transform environments - that would otherwise be merely good functionally and of sound construction - into inspiring and uplifting places.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability, construction technology, and integrated project delivery.
• Demonstrate the ability to take on/participate constructively in urban renewal/social innovation projects that seek to serve the common good.
• Info management (computer?and research skills appropriate to degree level and type).
• Written?and oral communication (appropriate to degree level and type).
• Critical thinking (problem solving, reasoning skills appropriate to degree level and type).??