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Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

ADS 101 Social Impact of Global Built Environments

Credits: (3)
This course is an exploration of global built environments with a focus on explaining significant architecture design styles, movements, and trends within the context of social justice. Students will learn how built environments perpetuate power dynamics, privilege, oppression, and opportunity between groups based on race, gender, and class. Learn how architecture and planning contributes to a sustainable and socially just future.

SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): DEISJ
Designation(s): Liberal Arts