DEPARTMENT OF ARCHTIECTURE Texas A&M University Catalog 134 2011-2012

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHTIECTURE
Texas A&M University
Catalog 134 2011-2012
DIRECTED ELECTIVES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN DEGREE – 12 HOURS
Course
ARTS 212
ARTS 303
ARTS 304
ARTS 305
ARTS 308
ARTS 310
ARTS 311
ARTS 312
ARTS 353
CARC 311
GEOG 390
VIST 374
CATEGORY I: DESIGN COMMUNICATION
Three hours selected from the following courses.
Title
Life Drawing
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Painting I
Sculpture
Digital Photography
Black and White Photography
Advanced Photography
Color Theory
Field Studies-Design Communication
Principals of GPS
Multimedia Design
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Course
ARCH 327
ARCH 330
ARCH 421
ARCH 433
ARCH 463
COSC 253
COSC 254
CATEGORY II: MATERIALS AND METHODS
Three hours selected from the following courses.
Title
Conceptual Structures
The Making of Architecture
Energy and sustainable architecture
Architectural Lighting
Elements of Interior Architecture
Construction Material and Methods I
Construction Materials and Methods II
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Course
ARCH 345
ARCH 430
ARCH 434
ARCH 439
ARCH 441
ARTS 330
CARC 331
ENDS 260
LAND 240
LAND 310
CATEGORY III: HISTORY AND THEORY
Three hours selected from the following courses.
Title
History of Building Technology
History of Ancient Architecture
The Role of Sculpture and Painting in Ancient Architecture
Architectural History of Mexico
Baroque and Rococo Architecture
The Arts of America
Field Studies – Design Philosophy
Comparative Theory in the Built and Virtual Environments
History of Landscape Architecture
Landscape Theory
Continued on back
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHTIECTURE
Texas A&M University
Catalog 134 2011-2012
DIRECTED ELECTIVES FOR THE BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN DEGREE
Course
ARCH 401
ARCH 446
ARCH 451
ARCH 452
ARCH 457
ARCH 458
GEOG 330
GEOG 402
RENR 375
URPN340
URPN 370
URPN 461
URPN 470
CATEGORY IV: PRACTICE AND INNOVATION
Three hours selected from the following courses.
Title
Design Creativity
Introduction to Historic Preservation
Strategies in Architectural Management
Alternative Careers in Architecture
Ethics and Professional Practice
Cultural, Ethical Global Practice
Resources and the Environment
Interpretation of Cultural Landscapes
Conservation of Natural Resources
Housing and Community
Health Systems Planning
Urban Issues
Health Systems Planning and Policy
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Students should ensure they meet prerequisites for classes prior to enrollment.