Architectural Design Minor

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The minor in Architectural Design provides students with an understanding of the underlying principles of architectural design. It serves students in all majors. It is especially useful for students interested in pursuing careers in the development, finance, construction and/or promotion of building related activities. It is also important for other students with social, cultural, and art backgrounds, who are interested in the respective aspects of the built environment. Construction engineering students will also benefit from the minor by becoming better qualified in the challenging activities of the construction industry.

Students from any discipline may apply for the Minor. A limited number will be accepted every semester. The following requirements must be satisfied for joining and continuing in the minor:

A minimum GPA of 2.7 to be accepted in the minor.
A minimum grade of “B-” in the basic architectural design courses (ENGR 115, CENG 215 and AENG 321) to continue in the minor.

The Minor requires completion of 15-16 credit hours. These are:

Basic Architectural Design Requirement (6-7 cr. hours):

All of the following courses:

ENGR 115 - Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Drawing (2 cr.)
AENG 321 - Introduction to Architectural Engineering (3 cr.)
And one of the following courses:
CENG 215 - Drawing for Construction Engineering and Architecture (1 cr.)
AENG 273 - Digital Communication Tools for Architects (2 cr.)

Background Humanities and Fine Arts Elective Requirement (3 cr. hours):

One of the following courses:

AENG 222 - Architecture: Art or Engineering (3 cr.)
ARIC 270-271 - Introduction to Islamic Art and Architecture (3 cr. per semester)
ARTV 222 - Architecture: Art or Engineering (3 cr.)
ARTV 314 - Modern and Contemporary Architecture (3 cr.)
EGPT 361 - Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt I (3 cr.)
EGPT 362 - Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt II (3 cr.)

Main Architectural Design Requirement (6 cr. hours)

All of the following courses:

AENG 351 - Architectural Design Studio I (3 cr.)
AENG 420 - Design of Interior Spaces (3 cr.)

Notes:

Construction Engineering students may not count the main architectural design courses (AENG 351 & AENG 420) for both the Construction Engineering Major and the Architectural Design Minor.

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