course sequence for bachelor of science in architecture
Course Requirements
Undergraduate Catalog
Course Sequence
__Beginning Freshman
__Transfer Students
Beginning Freshman
*Freshman Year*
First Semester:
ARCH 1301 Introduction to Architecture and the Design Professions (offered fall only)
ARCH 1241 Design Communication I
ENGL 1301 Composition/Communication Skills
POLS 2312 Texas State + Local Constitution
MATH 1324 Algebra/Trigonometry
Social Science Elective 3 hours credit
Total Credit Hours: 17 hrs.
Second Semester:
ARCH 1302 Survey of Architectural Principles in the Design Professions (offered spring only)
ARCH 1242 Design Communication II
ENGL 1302 Composition/Communication Skills
POLS 2311 U.S. Constitution
MATH 1325 Analytic Geometry
University Elective 3hours credit
Total Credit Hours: 17 hrs
*Sophomore Year*
First Semester:
ARCH 2551 Basic Design + Draw I
ARCH 2303 History of Architecture and Design I
PHYS 1441 General College Physics
HIST 1311 U.S. History
Literature Elective 3hrs.
Total Credit Hours: 18 hrs.
Second Semester:
ARCH 2552 Basic Design + Draw II
ARCH 2304 History of Architecture and Design II
PHYS 1442 General College Physics
HIST 1312 U.S. History
Liberal Arts Elective 3hrs.
Total Credit Hours: 18 hrs.
Note: In order to declare your major in Architecture, students must be advised by the Undergraduate Advisor prior to enrolling in any course at the 3000 level or above. Students must complete all Basic Studies courses (first two years of the degree program) in Architecture, must complete the Core Curriculum of the course sequence, and have a laptop before qualifying to take any 3000/4000 ARCH or INTD course. Students must have met the departmentÕs minimum GPA requirement both overall and within the School of Architecture, students must also meet any other requirements as listed by the department for admission into the major students.. Once accepted in the Major Studies portion of the program, students must maintain the departmentÕs minimum GPA requirement to remain active within the program.
*Junior Year*
First Semester:
ARCH 3553 Design Studio: Architecture I
ARCH 3343 Design Communication III
ARCH 3323 Construction Materials + Structural Concepts
University Elective 3hrs.
Advanced Elective 3hrs.
Total Credit Hours: 17 hrs.
Second Semester:
ARCH 3554 Design Studio: Architecture II
ARCH 3337- Site Development
ARCH 3324 Structures I
ARCH 3331- Sustainability
Advanced Elective 3hrs.
Total Credit Hours: 17 hrs.
Note: Students must have an approved degree plan prior to registration for this year.
*Senior Year*
First Semester:
ARCH 4556 Design Studio: Architecture III
ARCH 4321 Š Structural Systems in Buildings
Advanced Arch History Elective 3hrs.
Advanced Elective 3hrs.
Advanced Elective 3hrs.
Total Credit Hours: 17 hrs.
Second Semester:
ARCH 4557 Design Studio: Architecture IV
Advanced Arch Theory Elective 3hrs.
Advanced Arch Elective- 3hrs
Advanced Elective 3hrs.
Advanced Elective 3hrs.
Total Credit Hours: 17 hrs.
Transfer Students
Due to the variety of circumstances involved with transfer students, please make an appointment with an Undergraduate Advisor in order to plan a course sequence.
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