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... In determining that improvement could be made in all of these areas, the committee concentrated on areas directly affecting professional performance and requiring attention as part of a first-level professional degree program. The committee concluded that the following three areas are of serious concern: · Most architectural graduates possess a good understanding of the design process and broad design concepts but lack a knowledge of the practical and technical aspects of construction, such as designing to a budget.
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... Both the excessive research orientation and an institutional bias against the teaching of aspects relating to practical experience affect the quality of students education. In looking at curriculum development, the committee found that existing engineering and architectural curricula do not adequately prepare graduates for professional practice in facilities design and construction.
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... This encompasses teaching students the multiple aspects of the design process, including specialized technologies and designing to budget, and providing humanities courses that will be meaningful to engineers and architects in defining their place in the world. The committee recommended that employers apply market pressure by taking a more pro-active role by participating in internship programs and by selecting graduates from institutions that meet their needs.
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