25 credits
• 11 credits: Lower division Architecture courses
• 9 credits: Upper division Architecture courses
• 5 credits: Upper division College of Built Environment (CBE) courses
The Department of Architecture offers several courses for students who are interested in a general introduction to architecture or architectural history. Many of the specialized courses offered by the Department of Architecture are open to students from outside the department. These include courses in architectural history, media, and design computing. To declare a minor, meet with your major department adviser. Any undergraduate student with at least sophomore standing (45 credits completed) who is declared in a non-Architecture major may declare this minor.
Lower Division Courses
ARCH 101: Introduction to Architectural Studies (1 credit) – Autumn
ARCH 150: Appreciation of Architecture I (3 credits) – Autumn/Winter/Spring
ARCH 151: Appreciation of Architecture II (3 credits) – Autumn/Winter/Spring
ARCH 200: Design Representation I (5 credits) – Autumn
ARCH 201: Design Representation II (5 credits) – Winter
ARCH 231: Making and Craft (5 credits) – Spring
Upper Division Courses
ARCH 350: Architecture of the Ancient World (3 credits) – Autumn
ARCH 351: Architecture of the Medieval & Early Modern World (3 credits) – Winter
ARCH 352: History of Modern Architecture (3 credits) – Spring
ARCH 410: Intro to Architectural Photography (3 credits) – Varies
ARCH 415: Architectural Sketching (3 credits) – Autumn, Spring, Summer
ARCH 418: Watercolor Drawing (3 credits) – Winter
ARCH 431: Energy and Building (3 credits) – Spring
ARCH 498: Special Projects (topics vary each quarter) (3 credits) – Autumn, Spring, Summer
Upper Division Courses in CBE
Please check the listings in the following departments:
Download a PDF of the BA Arch minor curriculum template.