Architecture Minor
The Minor in Architecture exposes students to fundamental principles of architecture through coursework that integrates design thinking, place making with human behavior and need.
Minor Requirements: 26 credits
Courses used to fulfill the minor requirements must be taken for a letter grade of C- or better or a mark of Pass (P or P*).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 201 | Introduction to Architecture | 4 |
| ARCH 484 | Architectural Design (only required for interior architecture and landscape architecture majors) 1 | 6 |
| Electives (see table below; any students outside of interior architecture and landscape architecture must take 22 credits of electives) | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
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ARCH 484 Architectural Design is a course that may not be taken by students outside of the Department of Architecture, with the exception of landscape architecture students.
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 407 | Seminar: [Topic] | 1-6 |
| ARCH 409 | Terminal Project | 1-6 |
| ARCH 410 | Experimental Course: [Topic] | 1-6 |
| ARCH 430 | Architectural Contexts: Place and Culture | 4 |
| ARCH 435 | Principles of Urban Design | 4 |
| ARCH 438 | Housing Prototypes | 3 |
| ARCH 439 | Minimal Dwelling | 3 |
| ARCH 440 | Human Context of Design | 4 |
| ARCH 450 | Spatial Composition | 4 |
| ARCH 491 | Environmental Control Systems I | 4 |
| ARCH 492 | Environmental Control Systems II | 4 |
| ARH 314 | History of World Architecture I | 4 |
| ARH 315 | History of World Architecture II | 4 |
It is possible to take other architecture courses and apply them to the minor with the permission of the instructor.
Undergraduates who are enrolled in any major may apply to the minor. Completed applications including a statement of support from the student’s major advisor are submitted to the Department of Architecture office. Applicants must make an appointment with the architecture advisor to discuss their plan of study. Because the department’s first obligation is to its majors, it cannot guarantee availability of courses for minors. Minors may register if space is available after the needs of majors have been met. Space for enrollment in the minor program is limited.