Bachelor of Science in Building Sciences Curriculum (Pre Fall 2017)
Bachelor of Science in Building Sciences
Curriculum Template (Pre-Fall 2017)
Concentrations
Concentrations are a unique feature in the curriculum of the program. The purpose of the concentration is to develop specialized knowledge in an area of relevance to the construction of the built environment. Students choose an area of their choice from: Lighting, Acoustics, Sustainability, Structural Engineering and Construction Management. The Concentration requires four four-credit-hour courses (or equivalent) that are approved by the director of the Building Sciences program.
First Year
Fall
- ARCH 2150 – The Ethos of Architecture Credit Hours: 2
- ARCH 2160 – Architectural Media Credit Hours: 2
- ARCH 2510 – Materials and Design Credit Hours: 2
- ARCH 2520 – Digital Constructs 1 Credit Hours: 2
- ARCH 2800 – Architectural Design Studio 1 Credit Hours: 5
- MATH 1500 – Calculus for Architecture, Management, and HASS Credit Hours: 4
Spring
- ARCH 2370 – Energy, Comfort and Ecology Credit Hours: 2
- ARCH 2850 – Building Performance Studio 1 Credit Hours: 5
- ARCH 4090 – Architectural Case Studies Credit Hours: 2
- MATH 1520 – Mathematical Methods in Management and Economics Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 1050 – General Physics Credit Hours: 4
Second Year
Fall
- Concentration 1 Credit Hours: 4
- HASS Elective Credit Hours: 4
- ARCH 2330 – Structures 1 Credit Hours: 3
- ARCH 2350 – Construction Systems Credit Hours: 2
- ARCH 2860 – Building Performance Studio 2 Credit Hours: 5
Spring
- Concentration 2 Credit Hours: 4
- HASS Elective Credit Hours: 4
- ARCH 2360 – Environmental and Ecological Systems Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 1010 – Introduction to Biology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 1015 – Introduction to Biology Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Third Year
Fall
- Concentration 3 Credit Hours: 4
- Science Elective Credit Hours: 4
- ARCH 4330 – Structures 2 Credit Hours: 3
- ARCH 4510 – Construction Industry Seminar 1 Credit Hours: 2
- ARCH 4560 – Materials and Enclosures Credit Hours: 2
Spring
- Concentration 4 Credit Hours: 4
- Elective Credit Hours: 4
- HASS Elective Credit Hours: 4
- ARCH 4740 – Building Systems and Environment Credit Hours: 4
Fourth Year
Fall
- Professional Elective Credit Hours: 2
- Elective Credit Hours: 4
- HASS Elective Credit Hours: 4
- HASS Elective Credit Hours: 4
- ARCH 4550 – Professional Practice 2 Credit Hours: 2
Spring
- Elective Credit Hours: 4
- HASS Elective Credit Hours: 4
- ARCH 4520 – Construction Industry Seminar 2 Credit Hours: 2
- ARCH 4530 – Building Sciences Capstone Credit Hours: 4