College of Architecture Sample Curriculum

Note that this is just a sample curriculum, and does not reflect credit gained from advanced placement, transfer credit, minors, or other special programs. Also, in some cases, courses below may represent an arbitrary choice between two equivalent or optional courses in a program. For more details, see the Undergraduate Catalog.

Architecture

Semester 1 Credits
Semester 2 Credits
100-Level Humanities Course 3
Humanities or Social Science Elective 3
Architecture Studio 1 6
Architecture Studio 2 6
Introduction to Architecture 3
Freehand Drawing 2 2
Freehand Drawing 1 2
Introduction to Architectural Computing 3
Geometry for Architects 3
Introduction to Mathematics 2 3
Total 17
Total 17

Semester 3 Credits
Semester 4 Credits
Architecture Studio 3 5
Humanities or Social Science Elective 3
History of World Architecture 1 3
Architecture Studio 4 6
CAD in Practice 3
Architecture and Structure 3
Basic Physics for Architects 4
History of World Architecture 2 3
The Dwelling 3
Total 15
Total 18

Semester 5 Credits
Semester 6 Credits
Architecture Studio 5 6
Architecture Studio 6 6
Mechanical and Electrical Building Systems for Architects 1 3
Mechanical and Electrical Building Systems for Architects 2 3
Architectural Programming 3
Reinforced Concrete and Continuous Structure 3
Frame Structural System and Steel 3
The Ecological Basis of Planning 3
History of Modern Thought 3
Architecture Elective 3
Total 18
Total 18

Semester 7 Credits
Semester 8 Credits
Humanities or Social Science Elective 3
Humanities or Social Science Elective 3
Architecture Elective 3
Interprofessional Project 3
Architecture Studio 7 6
Architecture Elective 3
History of Architecture Elective 3
Architecture Studio 8 6
Total 15
Total 15

Semester 9 Credits
Semester 10 Credits
Humanities or Social Science Elective 3
Humanities or Social Science Elective 3
Interprofessional Project 3
Architecture Elective 3
Architecture Elective 3
Architecture Studio 10 6
Architecture Studio 9 6
Architecture Practice 3
Total 15
Total 15

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