SUNY Delhi - Academics - Catalog 10

Architectural Design and Building - BT

The Field

The field of architecture is an exciting blend of art, technology, history, and modern construction techniques. SUNY Delhi offers a Bachelor of Technology (B.T.) degree in Architectural Design and Building. This degree involves a 2+2 arrangement with Delhi's A.A.S. degree program in Architectural Technology. Students apply and are admitted to the A.A.S. program, and upon completion can apply for admission to the B.T. program.

Students who complete the B.T. program at Delhi also have various options. They may seek employment in an Architectural Design and Build firm as a designer, estimator, architect, or other member of an architectural design team. Or they may transfer to a Master's of Architecture degree program for further education and eventual licensing as a professional architect.

Construction Management Option

An option under the B.T. in Architectural Design and Building degree is the advisement track in Construction Management. This sequence of courses focuses on the building-construction and management aspects of the industry. This option consists of a 2+2 arrangement with Delhi's A.A.S. degree program in Construction Technology. Students apply and are admitted to the A.A.S. program, and upon completion can apply for admission to the B.T. in Architectural Design and Building: Construction Management Option.

The Instructional Program

The Bachelor of Technology Architectural program at SUNY Delhi has a special focus: not only on the design, but on the building of structures. The program is a blend of architecture, construction, liberal arts, mathematics, and science courses. By completing courses in building and construction techniques, Delhi's graduates have a professional advantage over students with just an art and design background. Those who choose the Construction Management Option are prepared for mid-management positions in the construction industry.

Career Options

The market for architectural technology skills goes beyond the conventional architectural firm. Attractive employment opportunities can be found with construction companies, engineering firms, government agencies, large corporations, and building products manufacturers. SUNY Delhi's B.T. degree in Architectural Design and Building prepares graduates for immediate employment or for further study in architecture, construction engineering, and related fields.

Graduates of the Architectural Design and Building program will have a number of options. If academically qualified, they can continue their education in an NCARB-accredited Bachelor's or Master's of Architecture program en route to licensure as a professional architect. Or they may proceed directly to employment in an architecture or related firm in the fields of architecture, design/build, construction, interior design, lighting design, graphic design, manufactured housing, architectural materials, and many other design-oriented professions.

Graduates of the Construction Management Option have the opportunity for mid-management positions in the commercial construction industry. Potential positions range from planning, to production, to construction site work and include job titles such as:

Site Superintendent
Project Manager
Project Engineer
Field Engineer
Estimator
Owner's Representative
Business Development Coordinator
Project Expeditor
Quality Control Inspector

Curriculum

The B.T. degree in Architectural Design and Building is a 2+2 degree that builds upon Delhi's A.A.S. degree in Architectural Technology. The Construction Management Option has the same 2+2 arrangement, but with Delhi's A.A.S. degree in Construction Technology. Students from other colleges who are majoring in Architecture, Construction Technology, or related fields can apply for admission to this program by contacting the SUNY Delhi Enrollment Services Office at 1-800-96-DELHI or 1-607-746-4355.

Shown below is the semester-by-semester layout for the A.A.S. in Architectural Technology and the B.T. in Architectural Design and Building. Following that is the corresponding layout for the Construction Management Option.

Architectural Design and Building

SUNY Curriculum Code: 1852

Beginning with:

A.A.S. Degree in Architectural Technology
SUNY Curriculum Code: 0538

First Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
AECT 100	Introduction to Architecture, Engineering, and Construction	1
AECT 110	Construction Materials	3
ARCH 110	Computer-Aided Residential Drawing	4
CNST 110	Principles and Practices of Wood Construction	3
MATH ___	Mathematics¹	3
	Total	14

Second Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
ARCH 125	Architectural Design Graphics	3
ARCH 220	Commercial Detailing	4
ARCH 250	3-D Presentation CAD	4
ENGL ___	English²	3
MATH ___	Mathematics¹	3
	Total	17

Third Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
ARCH 140	Architectural Design I	4
CNST 210	Commercial Building Systems	4
ENGL ___	ENGL/COMM/LITR Elective²	3
PHYS 150	General Physics I	4
____ ___	Social Science Elective	3
	Total	18

Fourth Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
AECT 150	Statics and Strengths of Materials	3
AECT 280	Building Environmental Systems I	4
ARCH 240	Architectural Design II	4
HUMN 242	History of Western Architecture II	3
____ ___	Elective by advisement	3
	Total	17

A.A.S. Degree Requirement: 66 credit hours

Fifth Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
AECT 360	Structural Theory	4
AECT 370	Site Engineering	3
ARCH 330	Architectural Design III	6
HUMN 241	History of Western Architecture I	3
	Total	16

Sixth Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
AECT 350	Building Environmental Systems II	3
ARCH 370	Architectural Design IV	6
HIST ___	U.S. History Elective	3
____ ___	General Elective	3
	Total	15

Seventh Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
ARCH 401	Senior Orientation	½
ARCH 430	Architectural Design V	6
AECT 410	Building Codes	3
AECT 460	Structural Steel Design	3
ANTH 300	Survey of World Cultures	3
	Total	15½

Eighth Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
AECT 450	Building Science	3
AECT 480	Reinforced Concrete Design	3
ARCH 470	Architectural Design VI	6
____ ___	Liberal Arts and Science Elective	3
	Total	15

B.T. Degree Requirement: 127½ credit hours

Architectural Design and Building: Construction Management Option

SUNY Curriculum Code: 1852

Beginning with:

A.A.S. Degree in Construction Technology
SUNY Curriculum Code: 0540

First Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
AECT 100	Introduction to Architecture, Engineering, and Construction	1
AECT 110	Construction Materials	3
ARCH 110	Computer-Aided Residential Drawing	4
ARCH 120	Architectural Graphics	2
CNST 110	Principles and Practices of Wood Construction	3
MATH ___	Mathematics¹	3
	Total	16

Second Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
AECT 150	Statics and Strengths of Materials	3
CNST 150	Concrete and Masonry Construction	3
CNST 160	Construction Surveying	3
ENGL 100	Freshman Composition²	3
MATH ___	Mathematics¹	3
____ ___	Social Science Elective	3
	Total	18

Third Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
ARCH 220	Commercial Detailing	4
CNST 210	Commercial Building Systems	4
CNST 230	Site Safety Management	2
COMM 100	Public Speaking	3
PHYS 150	General Physics I	4
	Total	17

Fourth Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
AECT 280	Building Environmental Systems I	4
CNST 260	Estimating and Planning	3
CNST 270	Law and Contracting	3
CNST 295	Construction Seminar	3
____ ___	Social Science Elective	3
____ ___	Business/Management Elective	3
	Total	19

A.A.S. Degree Requirement: 70 credit hours

Fifth Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
AECT 300	Design-Build Management	3
AECT 360	Structural Theory	4
BUSI 343	Individual Behavior in Organization	3
HUMN 241	History of Western Architecture I	3
MATH 150	Pre-Calculus	3
	Total	16

Sixth Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
AECT 380	Career Seminar	2
AECT 390	Internship (B Session)	7
____ ___	Humanities/Social Science Elective (A Session or online)	3
	Total	12

Summer Between Junior and Senior Years: AECT 395 Internship 3 cr. hrs.

Seventh Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
AECT 370	Site Engineering	3
AECT 400	Construction Management	3
AECT 410	Building Codes	3
AECT 460	Structural Steel Design	3
ANTH 300	Survey of World Cultures	3
	Total	15

Eighth Semester

Course No.	Course	Cr. Hrs.
AECT 350	Building Environmental Systems II	3
AECT 450	Building Science	3
AECT 480	Reinforced Concrete Design	3
BUSI 310	Strategic Management	3
____ ___	Business Elective	3
	Total	15

B.T. Degree Requirement: 131 credit hours

Notes

¹ Mathematics is by placement according to competency. MATH 128 College Algebra and MATH 138 Trigonometry are the minimum exit-level mathematics requirement for this program. Students with appropriate math backgrounds will be placed in higher-level math courses.

² English is by placement according to competency. ENGL 100 Freshman Composition and a second English, communications, or literature course are the minimum English requirement for this program. Students with appropriate English backgrounds will be advised to enroll in ENGL 200 Advanced Composition or other higher-level English courses.

Additional Notes

Students must complete the SUNY Trustees’ General Education core requirements. See the "General Education" section of this catalog for details.

Admissions Requirements

Architectural Design and Building

Transfer applicants to the B.T. program in Architectural Design and Building should meet the following requirements and guidelines:

Completion of a minimum of 48 credits of lower-division college coursework in Architecture.
A minimum GPA of 2.3 in lower-division college coursework.
Applicant's portfolio (see below).
Coursework equivalent to the SUNY Delhi A.A.S. degree in Architectural Technology including: College Algebra, College Trigonometry, General Physics, Statics and Strengths of Materials, AutoCAD-Based Residential Drawing, and Architectural Studio.

Portfolio Submission

A portfolio of creative design work is critical to being admitted into the program. Work such as photography, graphic design, interior design, sketching, writing, painting, sculpture, architectural models and renderings, etc. may be included. Construction drawings are not encouraged for inclusion. Work done for an employer may only be used if the work is the applicant's original design and it is at the schematic level, i.e. study models, sketches, renderings. Applicants must detail their personal involvement in any group work included in the portfolio. Portfolios will be evaluated on the basis of drawing and design ability, original ideas, and craftsmanship. From 10 to 12 samples of work should be included.

Reviewers will look at both the content of the portfolio and the way the portfolio itself is put together. Applicants should be conscious of the layout, text formatting, cover art, and method of binding as these are the primary components used in framing and presenting one's work. The portfolio should be no larger than 8½” X 11” and must contain printed material only (no slides or CDs). A vita and brief statement of intent should also be included. All projects should be labeled with titles, dates, and any other relevant information.

Portfolio submissions should be sent, along with an application, to:

Enrollment Services
Bush Hall
SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY 13753

Architectural Design and Building: Construction Management Option

Transfer applicants to the Construction Management Option of the Architectural Design and Building program should meet the following requirements and guidelines:

Completion of a minimum of 48 credits of lower-division college coursework in Construction Technology or related field.
A minimum GPA of 2.3 in lower-division college coursework.
Coursework equivalent to the SUNY Delhi A.A.S. degree in Construction Technology including: College Algebra, College Trigonometry, General Physics w/ lab, Statics and Strengths of Materials, and AutoCAD-Based Residential Drawing.

Application Dates and Guidelines

Applications for fall enrollment in the Architectural Design and Building program, including the Construction Management Option, can be sent in at any time. Applications and portfolios (portfolios are not required for the Construction Management Option) will be reviewed beginning December 15 and acceptances made beginning January 15.

Application forms can be obtained at the Enrollment Services Office in Bush Hall or by calling 1-800-96-DELHI. Applications can also be completed online at www.suny.edu. Applicants will be contacted by SUNY Delhi a few weeks after completing the online application.

Applicants who need to complete lower-level prerequisites may be admitted for the spring semester. Prior to enrolling, these students should contact Enrollment Services and meet with the Architectural faculty to design a plan of study.

Program Objectives

A graduate of the Architectural Design and Building B.T. program should be able to:

Discuss the academic and career opportunities available in the field of architectural technology and have a working knowledge of how to utilize these opportunities.
Apply fundamental principles of drafting to residential drawings, including basic lettering and linework techniques, wall sections, basic working drawings, and residential details.
Understand and apply the fundamental techniques, skills, and computer usage necessary in the construction industry including word processing, spreadsheets, and CAD.
Develop working drawings for a complete commercial building project including plans, sections, elevations, and details.
Apply three-dimensional computer-modeling techniques to buildings and other architectural features using AutoCad.
Utilize fundamental theories and principles of visual/spatial dynamics necessary to develop meaningful architectural design through the design, construction, and graphic documentation of three-dimensional models.
Demonstrate design conceptualization strategies, the process of design, and the development and resolution of specific construction details in both residential and commercial building systems.
Exhibit knowledge of the physical properties, design considerations, and practical applications of engineered structural components and common finish materials as they relate to the entire building system.
Demonstrate an understanding of the strength of materials through the analysis of basic forces, conditions for equilibrium, stress-strain relationships, riveted and bolted connections, steel and timber beam design, and simple column design.
Analyze building structural systems components of timber, steel, masonry, and concrete in terms of the forces applied to them, such as wind loads and seismic conditions.
Discuss and apply the principles and practices of wood construction, including building layout; floor, wall, and roof framing; and member loading.
Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and materials of commercial buildings and structures, as well as construction project planning, construction site record keeping, and safety.
Understand the fundamentals of mechanical and electrical equipment requirements for buildings.
Understand and apply the principles of physics to the field of architectural technology.