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2013 – 2014 Undergraduate Student Handbook, College Of Architecture
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Welcome to the College Of Architecture! As a student of the college you are advised to use this handbook, along with other important information sources, for guidance in your undergraduate program.
Official information sources include the Undergraduate Catalog, Student Rules, Class
Schedule and department academic advisors. Regularly meeting with an academic advisor is
a good way to stay informed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES ....................................................................... 1 STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC ADVISING ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................ 2 IMPORTANT RULES AND DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................... 3 COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR .................................................................................... 15 UPPER LEVEL ADMISSION ........................................................................................................................... 15 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE ................................................................................. 16 BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN .................................................................................................. 18 BACHELOR OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ............................................................................................... 20 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING ................................................................. 21 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN VISUALIZATION ................................................................................................ 24 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN UNIVERSITY STUDIES- ...................................................................................... 26 FOOTNOTES FOR ALL CURRICULA ............................................................................................................... 27 MINORS ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
MINOR IN ART ........................................................................................................................................ 29
MINOR IN ART AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY ..................................................................................... 31
MINOR IN URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING ........................................................................................... 33
MINOR IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING .................................................................... 34
MINOR IN FACILITY MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................................... 36
APPENDIX A: UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM .......................................................................................... 38 AMERICAN HISTORY ELECTIVES ............................................................................................................. 38
COMMUNICATION ELECTIVES .............................................................................................................. 39
HUMANITIES ELECTIVES ......................................................................................................................... 39
NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES ................................................................................................................ 43
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES ...................................................................................... 44
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ELECTIVES .......................................................................................... 45
APPENDIX B: TEXAS COMMON COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM (TCCNS) ................................................... 48 APPENDIX C: ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM (AP) ............................................................................. 53 HANDY PHONE NUMBERS & WEB SITES ..................................................................................................... 55
2013 – 2014
While every effort has been made to make this handbook as complete and accurate as possible, changes may occur at any time in requirements, deadlines and curricula listed in the handbook.
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES
LANGFORD A 219
979-845-1144
OFFICE STAFF
Director of Advising
Dr. David Wentling 979.458.4196 dwentling@arch.tamu.edu
Administrative Coordinator
Staci Dunn 979.458.0478 sdunn@arch.tamu.edu
ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Department of Architecture
Rachal Thomassie 979-845-2639 rthomassie@arch.tamu.edu
Department of Construction Science
Amanda Holmes 979.845.1285 amandaholmes@tamu.edu
Michelle Trimble 979.845.6063 mtrimble@arch.tamu.edu
Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning
Ann Pool 979-845-3941 annpool@tamu.edu
Department of Visualization and graduate programs
Jill Raupe 979-862-2729 jraupe@archone.tamu.edu
University Studies, Global Arts, Planning, Design and Construction Concentration Ann Pool 979-845-3941 annpool@tamu.edu
Office Hours – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Advising Hours – Contact the Academic Advisor for your department or schedule an appointment online at: http://sundial.tamu.edu/clar
HTTP://WWW.ARCH.TAMU.EDU/ACADEMICS/STUDENT-SERVICES/
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STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC ADVISING ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Academic Advising: The primary purpose of academic advising at Texas A&M University is to assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans compatible with their personal abilities and goals.
Academic Advising Defined: Academic advising engages students beyond their own world view recognizing the “art of possibility.”
Student Responsibilities: The ultimate responsibility for making decisions about personal goals and educational plans rests with the individual student.
Students are responsible for knowing their degree requirements, relevant rules, policies, and
deadlines, and for consulting with their advisors and the degree evaluation system.
• Keep contact information current (local and permanent addresses, phone numbers, and
emergency contact information).
• Read all correspondence from the College and the University then act accordingly.
• Be open to developing and clarifying personal values and goals.
• Research department and college programs and courses. Understand the process and
requirements for applying for upper-level admittance.
• Keep records of academic goals and progress. Take notes during advising meetings.
• Utilize campus resources to enhance your academic experience and develop professional and personal goals.
• Respect others: Be on time, be prepared, and treat your advisor and other students as you would wish to be treated.
Advisor Responsibilities: Academic Advisors are responsible for upholding the integrity and value of your degree by maintaining the rules, standards, policies, and procedures of Texas A&M University and The College of Architecture. Academic advisors assist by helping to identify and assess alternatives and the consequences of decisions. Academic advising is a continuous process of clarification and evaluation.
• Listen carefully and respect the student’s questions, concerns, and problems.
• Collaborate with the student in development of academic and personal goals and interests.
• Assist students in making academic decisions consistent with goals, interests and abilities.
• Provide referrals and resources when appropriate to student needs.
• Communicate degree requirements.
• Sometimes it is the Academic Advisor’s job to say “no,” or to present alternatives. Important Resources/Websites: College Of Architecture Website – http://www.arch.tamu.edu/ Texas A&M Undergraduate Catalog – http://catalog.tamu.edu/
Texas A&M University Student Rules – http://student-rules.tamu.edu/
Student Counseling Services – http://scs.tamu.edu/
Peer Academic Services- http://slc.tamu.edu/
Career Center – http://careercenter.tamu.edu/
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IMPORTANT RULES AND DEFINITIONS
Each student is responsible to be fully acquainted with and to comply with Texas
A&M University Student Rules. http://student-rules.tamu.edu/
1. Last Day to Drop Courses with No Record or Add Courses.
Drop: 5th
class day of a fall or spring semester.
Add: 5th
class day of a fall or spring semester.
Refer to the Academic Calendar, http://registrar.tamu.edu/, for the semester dates,
including summer terms and 10-week summer semester.
2. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. With the exception of physical activity, courses taken to satisfy degree requirements must be taken for letter grades. See pg. 9 for complete details and information about taking courses on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.
3. Q-Drop. A&M undergraduates are permitted a maximum of 4 Q-drops; however Texas law limits students to 6 dropped courses from all state institutions. Q-drops in
1-hour courses do not count in the Texas A&M limit of 4 but will be included in the State-mandated limit of 6 dropped courses. Refer to University Student Rules
http://student-rules.tamu.edu/.
Deadline to Q-drop is 60th
class day of a fall or spring semester, the 15th
class day of
summer term or the 35th
day of a 10-week summer semester. Refer to the Academic Calendar, http://registrar.tamu.edu/, for dates. Courses taught on a shortened format or between regularly scheduled terms have proportional deadlines determined by the registrar’s office.
4. Withdrawal. Deadline to withdraw from the University is 60th
class day of a fall or spring
semester, the 15th
class day of summer term or the 35th
day of a 10-week summer semester. Refer to the Academic Calendar, http://registrar.tamu.edu/, for dates. Meet with an advisor first to discuss this option, 219 Langford Bldg A, 979-845-1144.
5. Upper Level. Most College of Architecture students enter with a lower-level classification. These students must apply for Upper Level admittance, usually during the sophomore year, to continue coursework towards intended degree. See pg. 15 for more details.
6. Transfer of Credit. Courses taken at another institution may be used towards curriculum requirements in your degree plan. See pg. 10 for more information.
7. Repetition of Courses. Credit for a course can only be earned once, even if the course is
repeated. Exceptions include KINE 199 or other special courses when designated.
8. Incomplete Grades. A temporary grade of I (Incomplete) at the end of a semester for extenuating circumstances. See Student Rules, 10.5. http://student-rules.tamu.edu/
9. Residency Requirement. A minimum of 36 hours of 300- or 400-level course work must be completed at A&M. A minimum of 12 of these hours must be in the major.
10. Minor. Generally 15 -18 hrs of selected coursework in a specific field of study. Students may seek and receive transcript recognition for up to two minors. See pg. 28 for more details.
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11. Distinguished Student. Must complete a semester schedule of at least 15 hours (first
semester freshman: 15 hours, no Q-drops), or a summer session schedule of at least 12 hours with no grade lower than C and with a GPA of not less than 3.5 for the semester or a summer session. Hours earned with a grade of S are not included in determining the minimum hours required for the designation. A grade of I or U disqualifies a student from consideration.
12. Dean’s Honor Roll. Must complete a semester schedule of at least 15 hours (first semester freshman: 15 hours, no Q-drops), or a summer session schedule of at least 12 hours with no grade lower than C and with a GPA of not less than 3.75 for the semester or a summer session. Hours earned with a grade of S are not included in determining the minimum hours required for the designation. A grade of I or U disqualifies a student from consideration.
13. Graduation with Honors. The University offers several honors graduation distinctions: Latin Honors, Honors Fellows and departmental honors.
- Latin Honors requires a minimum cumulative GPR of 3.5 and at least 60 passed hours at TAMU (excluding credit by exam and graduate level courses). Summa Cum Laude: 3.9 GPA or above. Magna Cum Laude: 3.7 through 3.899 GPA. Cum Laude: 3.5 through 3.699 GPA.
- Honors Fellows requires acceptance into the University Honors Program, honors coursework plus additional requirements, which can be found at http://honors.tamu.edu/honors/graduation.
- The Department of Architecture Honors Program is offered to Environmental Design students maintaining a cumulative GPR of 3.5 and specified honors coursework. More details are on pg. 14.
14. Prerequisites. It is the responsibility of the student to be sure that course prerequisites
are met. Prerequisites must be listed in the Undergraduate Catalog or the Class Schedule. Failure to meet course prerequisites could result in a student being dropped from the class.
15. Credit by Exam. Students wishing to receive credit for courses by examination must
contact Data and Research Services to schedule administration of appropriate test, http://dars.tamu.edu/. Students with Advanced Placement (AP) credit can view and accept credit on the Credit By Exam link on the Grades and Transcripts channel on the My
Records tab in Howdy https://howdy.tamu.edu/. Student must speak with his/her advisor before claiming credit to determine use on degree plan. Once credit is accepted, it cannot be removed from student’s record.
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HOWDY
Howdy is a web portal that provides applicants, students, faculty and staff convenient
access to Texas A&M University web services. Howdy is available by going to
https://howdy.tamu.edu/ and logging in using the assigned NetID.
Howdy allows students to view and update Texas A&M information, access TAMU Email, and a variety of other web links. Access includes, but is not limited to, the following resources.
My Record tab includes the following channels: Graduation
Registration
• Registration Time Assignment
• Search Class Schedule
• Add or Drop Classes
• Registration Status (includes View Holds; Registration History) My Schedule
• View My Schedule
• Final Exam Schedules
• Change Class/KINE Options Grades and Transcripts
• Grades
• Credit by Examination
• Official Transcript (Order Official Transcript)
• View Unofficial Transcript
• View Holds My Information
• Withhold Directory Information
• View/Update Contact Information (includes Addresses/Phones; Emergency)
Degree Evaluation
• Application for Graduation
• View Degree Evaluation
• Excess Credit Hours Rule
Academic Resources
My Finances tab includes the following channels: Billing – Tuition & Fees
• Pay My Tuition/Manage My Account Refunds
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Student Life tab includes the following channels: Parking and Transformation Student Involvement Purchase Optional Services
Employment and Internships
NOTE: Students are required to keep local, permanent and emergency addresses and
phone numbers updated in official University records.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Requirements for graduation are catalog specific and listed in Texas A&M University
Student Rules, http://student-rules.tamu.edu/, and in the Undergraduate
Catalog, http://catalog.tamu.edu/pdfs/13-14_UG_Catalog.pdf. Some
important requirements are addressed here. A minimum of 36 semester hours of 300/400 level coursework must be completed in residence at Texas A&M. In addition, students must have a 2.0 GPA, or better, in all course work taken at Texas A&M University and in all courses in major field taken at Texas A&M University.
Foreign Language Requirement
Some proficiency in a foreign language is required to graduate from Texas A&M
University. Students can meet this requirement by:
• Completing two years of the same foreign language (modern or classical) in high school; or
• Demonstrating proficiency (through credit-by-exam) in a second language other than English; or
• Completing a two-semester sequence of the same foreign language for university credit.
Students who attended high school where courses were taught in a language other than English meet this requirement by having two years of courses equivalent to American English courses, which should include: language, reading, writing, composition, literature.
Degree Evaluation In all cases, it is the student’s responsibility to check his/her degree evaluation and to complete all academic requirements of the selected major. Students can access their degree evaluation using the Degree Evaluation channel on My Record from Howdy
https://howdy.tamu.edu/
Writing Intensive Courses
Students must take two courses in their major coursework that are designated as fulfilling the writing (W) requirement. The requirement may be met by taking two W courses or one W course and one oral communication (C) course. These courses are major specific and assigned a 9XX section number. See your advisor for specific courses in your curriculum.
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TUITION REBATE FOR TEXAS A&M UNDERGRADUATES
Certain Texas A&M undergraduate students who attempt no more than three hours in excess of the minimum number of semester credit hours required to complete the degree in the catalog under which they will graduate may be entitled to a $1,000 tuition rebate.
Several conditions apply and students must meet all specified criteria. Please visit the registrar’s website, http://registrar.tamu.edu/Current/Rebate.aspx, for a complete set of student and institutional responsibilities and other criteria. Students desiring to qualify for tuition rebates are solely responsible for enrolling only in courses that will qualify them for the rebates.
Students must apply PRIOR to commencement during their last term. Apply using the
Graduation channel on My Record from Howdy, https://howdy.tamu.edu/. For questions, contact the Tuition Rebate Specialist in the Office of the Registrar, 750 Agronomy Road, Suite 1501, College Station, Texas, 77843, or tuitionrebate@tamu.edu, or 979-845-1085.
REGISTRATION
Each fall and spring semester, academic advisors in the Office of Student Services offer
preregistration advising.
Preregistration for Summer and Fall semesters takes place during the Spring. Preregistration for the Spring semester takes place during the Fall. The Office of the Registrar sets individual preregistration start dates and times based on registration status and student classification. Students find their specific preregistration start date and time in the Registration Time Assignment channel on My Record. General registration schedules can be found on the Registrar’s website http://registrar.tamu.edu/Current/RegSchedules.aspx.
Students can access the Class Schedule using the Registration channel on My Record from Howdy, https://howdy.tamu.edu/ or from the Registrar’s website, http://registrar.tamu.edu/. Also, students use the Add or Drop Classes link in the Registration channel when registering for courses. Make sure to select the appropriate term and location.
Before attempting preregistration, check for registration holds. There are a number of reasons a student may be blocked from registration. If an account has a hold in effect the student will not be allowed to register. Check View Holds in the Registration channel on My Record.
If you need help or assistance with registration, contact the Registration Help Desk, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, at 979-845-7117, or registration@tamu.edu.
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WAIT-LIST REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
Students unable to register for a course because all seats are full in all sections or departmental restrictions exist may be able to request “wait-list” registration. Students are advised to meet with their academic advisor about registration and schedule options before requesting wait-list consideration. A wait-list does not guarantee enrollment in the course.
Each department has its own rules about wait-list registration, and these rules can vary from course-to-course and semester-to-semester. Contact the department offering the course to learn about their specific wait-list rules. For courses offered by the College of Architecture, students can submit a force request at the time of their registration to get on a wait-list, http://www.arch.tamu.edu/academics/force-request/. READ THE WAIT-LIST RULES CAREFULLY.
A force request grants the department permission to enroll the student in the requested course if a seat becomes available. Students requesting wait-list registration MUST check their student schedule through the end of the registration period
(the fifth class day of a fall or spring semester) to see whether or not the request has been
approved.
In all cases, it is the student’s responsibility to see that their registration is complete and accurate, and that fees have been paid according to the University’s schedule. Use the
Registration channel on My Record from Howdy, https://howdy.tamu.edu/ to view your
student schedule. Use the Billing – Tuition & Fees channel on My Finances from Howdy to view your tuition and fee bill, and make payments.
CHECK AND RE-CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE/BILL!
Changes to an existing schedule may result in additional tuition/fees. IN ALL CASES, IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO SEE THAT
THEIR REGISTRATION IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE AND THAT FEES HAVE BEEN PAID ACCORDING TO
THE SCHEDULE ESTABLISHED FOR THIS PURPOSE.
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TAKING COURSE WORK ON A SATISFACTORY/UNSATISFACTORY (S/U) BASIS
Students must take KINE 199 on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. All other course work in the degree plan must be taken for a letter grade. Students have until the Q-drop deadline to adjust the grading mode of a class.
Students use the Registration channel in My Record to confirm or update the grading mode of KINE 199 any time before the Q-drop deadline. Print a copy of the Detailed Student Schedule to verify grading mode accuracy; it will indicate “Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory” if the grading mode is S/U.
When a student elects to take a course on an S/U basis:
1. A grade of "Satisfactory" (S) will be given for grades of C and above. The hours associated with S grades shall not be included in GPA calculation, semester or cumulative.
2. A grade of "Unsatisfactory" (U) will be given for grades of D and F. The hours associated with U grades shall be included in GPA calculation, both semester and cumulative, and count the same as an F.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are offered through the College of Architecture, as well as through each department.
College scholarship applications are available in the Dean’s Office (LANGA202) and online
beginning in October. Department scholarship applications are available in their respective
department office and/or online. All scholarships are awarded for the following academic year.
http://www.arch.tamu.edu/prospective/scholarships/
SEMESTER AWAY
The College of Architecture requires all upper-level undergraduate students to spend one full
semester away from the Texas A&M campus, either studying abroad in a TAMU-faculty led
program, studying at another university, or working in a professional internship. Each department
incorporates this requirement differently into their curriculum. More information is available in the
program-specific section of this handbook, from your advisor, and on the department websites.
Each student will take a Semester Away seminar to discuss options and prepare for their study
away. Only University Studies majors are required to spend their semester away on a TAMU study
abroad program, which may be fulfilled during a summer term.
The Assistant Dean for International Programs and Initiatives is:
Dr. Elton Abbott 979.458.1137 eabbott@arkitex.com LANGA202
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TRANSFER OF COURSE CREDIT
Note: Students are instructed to have all transfer course credit (including correspondence, dual enrollment and credit-by-exam) posted to their official record at Texas A&M University BEFORE the first class day of the graduating semester. Transfer credit for coursework required for Upper Level must be posted before the first class day Upper Level coursework is to be taken.
Transfer of course credit is determined by the Office of Admissions and Records (OAR) on a course-by-course basis. The Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) is an aid for students in the transfer of general academic courses between Texas community colleges and universities. A cross-listing can be found in Appendix B of this handbook or online through the Office of Admissions and Records home page or directly at <www.tccns.org/>. Check TCCNS before enrolling in courses at Texas community colleges.
Students wishing to take courses at other 4-year institutions or out of state schools can view transfer equivalents from the OAR home page using a Transfer Course Equivalency link https://compass-ssb.tamu.edu/pls/PROD/bwxkwtes.P_TransEquivMain . It is important to note that the evaluation of courses on this site is a guide, and transferability of any given course is not guaranteed until evaluated upon receipt of the transcript.
Credit submitted for transfer must be on an official transcript received by the OAR from the registrar of the institution where the credit was earned. Credit for courses that transfer to Texas A&M University by equivalency are shown by A&M course number in the degree evaluation.
Other courses transfer by title; degree evaluation will show only the course name from the other institution. In some cases these credits may be substituted for A&M credits through an adjustment request process. Materials from the course taken at another institution are required in the petitioning process. These materials include:
1. Course syllabus or professor’s course outline. 2. Course description from the catalog of the institution that offered the course.
3. Title and table of contents of the textbook used in the course.
4. Other useful materials from the course, such as workbooks, tests, homework, reports,
theme papers, class notes, quizzes, exams, memo from the professor.
Contact the academic advisor associated with the department offering the course you wish to receive credit for.
Grade Point Average (GPA): Only grades in coursework, including repeated courses, which the student completes at Texas A&M University will be used in determining the student’s A&M GPA. Transfer credit grades are not calculated into the A&M GPA; students receive transfer credit hours only. Credit may be transferred for work completed with grades of “D” or better if the grade is considered passing at the transfer institution. Only grades of “C” or better will be accepted for Major Coursework requirements. Direct questions to your academic advisor.
For additional information, contact the OAR, General Services Complex, 750 Agronomy Road, Suite 1601 in College Station, Texas, or by phone at 979-845-1060.
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COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
STANDARD FOR GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING Students have the obligation to remain at all times in good academic standing, which is defined as a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all course work taken at Texas A&M.
• College of Architecture students whose cumulative GPA at Texas A&M falls below a 2.0 will be blocked from further registration and will be dropped from their degree program without probation.
• Students who are dropped from their degree program for not maintaining a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA will only be readmitted after meeting change-of-curriculum requirements. Thus, some dropped students may not be eligible for future readmission into the College of Architecture.
GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING
You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater to continue enrollment in the College of Architecture.
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE STANDARD FOR SATISFACTORY DEGREE PROGRESS
Students have the obligation to make satisfactory progress toward completion of all degree requirements.
• A minimum standard to measure degree progress requires satisfactory completion of 75 percent of attempted course credit hours each academic year. College of Architecture students are expected to take course work that applies toward the student’s degree program.
DEGREE PROGRESS
You are expected to complete no less than 75% of all attempted course credit hours each academic year.
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
STANDARD FOR ACADEMIC INTEGRITY In addition to maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory degree progress,
students have an obligation to uphold the Aggie Code of Honor. The
Dean of the College Of Architecture reserves the right to remove from the College Of
Architecture any student found to have committed an act of academic dishonesty.
AGGIE HONOR CODE
“An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.”
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY EMAIL
E-mail is an official means of communication at Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University Email (TAMU Email) is the University’s official e-mail for students, staff and faculty. Upon admission to Texas A&M University students are assigned an active student e-mail account.
The College of Architecture uses TAMU Email to keep students informed about things like scholarship/internship/study abroad opportunities, registration changes and important reminders. Other offices such as Registration, Scholarships & Financial Aid and Student Business Services send important notices to the student’s TAMU Email account. It is every student’s responsibility to check their TAMU Email account for University-related communications on a frequent and consistent basis.
TAMU Email provides students with a professional email address that can be used for correspondence with student organizations, prospective employers, and others. Always use your TAMU Email account when e-mailing your academic advisor, instructor, or other university official. This protects your identity and privacy.
Students may elect to automatically forward messages sent to their Texas A&M University student e-mail address. However, e-mail messages that are essential to the student's education or that contain private personal information may be designated as Do Not Forward (DNF) and will not be redirected to another address. A courtesy notification message will be forwarded whenever a DNF e-mail is delivered to a TAMU Email account where the student has elected to automatically forward their messages. However, TAMU cannot guarantee the delivery of these courtesy notification messages. The University is not responsible for e-mail once it is forwarded out of a student's TAMU Email account.
Remember and protect your NetID and Password.
TAMU/Computing Help Desk: helpdesk@tamu.edu or call 979-845-8300
WHEN EMAILING THE UNIVERSITY, ALWAYS USE YOUR TAMU EMAIL ACCOUNT AND REMEMBER TO INCLUDE
YOUR TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY UIN.
CODE MAROON
Code Maroon is Texas A&M University's emergency notification system. Code Maroon uses multiple notification methods in a best effort to reach campus members in an emergency – by SMS text message, Texas A&M Email (Neo), KAMU-FM radio, campus cable television, Emergency Alert System radios, computer alerts, classroom alerts, Twitter and RSS. Emergency alerts are automatically sent to all ”@neo.tamu.edu” email addresses. It is recommended to sign up to receive text message alerts at http://codemaroon.tamu.edu/
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GETTING INVOLVED
Texas A&M's Six Core Values:
Excellence • Integrity • Leadership • Loyalty • Respect • Selfless Service The College of Architecture wants to encourage each of our students to commit themselves, while at TAMU and after graduation, to pursuing TAMU's six Core Values. Our students have numerous opportunities for leadership beginning with the student organizations in the College of Architecture as well as the 800+ student organizations on campus. Participating in student organizations gives you an opportunity to network, meet new people who have similar interests and career goals, explore career opportunities, learn and practice leadership skills, and boost your resume. Being involved in student organizations gives students the opportunity to make an impact, and leave their mark on the College of Architecture, Texas A&M University, as well as the surrounding community. Former US President George Bush has been quoted as saying, “A&M encourages volunteerism, encourages being one of a thousand points of light, helping others...and it comes naturally to Aggies.” Selfless Service can be obtained while attending TAMU, not only through participation in the Big Event and other campus service projects, but also through numerous volunteer experiences in the Brazos Valley. Volunteer opportunities in the Brazos Valley are diverse and multifaceted. Refer to the following websites to find the organization that fits your interests and abilities. Organizations within the College Of Architecture:
http://www.arch.tamu.edu/community/student-organizations/
Campus-wide Organizations:
http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/online/search/index
Opportunities within the Community:
Volunteer Brazos Valley - Promotes volunteerism as a means of fostering increased citizen
involvement in Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson and Washington counties,
enriching the communities and the lives of its residents through volunteerism. This database allows
users to search for volunteer opportunities throughout the Brazos Valley.
http://volunteerbrazosvalley.org/
HONOR SOCIETIES
SIGMA LAMBDA CHI
Sigma Lambda Chi recognizes outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in construction
science. Its objectives include: rendering of service to the field of construction, developing good
relations between academia, industry, and the public and recognizing outstanding professionals in
construction and allied fields. http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/online/organization/763/profile
TAU SIGMA DELTA
Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts celebrates excellence in scholarship, stimulates mental achievement, and awards students who attain high scholastic standing of membership in architecture, landscape architecture and allied arts of design by the rewards of membership in an honor society. http://stuorg-sites.tamu.edu/~tsd/
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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE HONORS PROGRAM
Undergraduate students pursuing the Bachelors of Environmental Design may attain graduation honors distinction from the Department. The Department of Architecture’s Honors Program works in concert with the University Honors Program, affording students the opportunity to graduate with both University and Departmental distinctions. Admission into the Department of Architecture Honors Program is competitive and is available to those students that achieve and maintain rigorous academic standards. Information and an application can be found on the Department of Architecture website: http://dept.arch.tamu.edu In addition to satisfying degree requirements, students must complete all of the requirements below to receive graduation distinction in the Department of Architecture Honors Program.
21 Hours of required honors coursework as follows:
Coursework taken outside the students home Department Six (6) hours of honors courses outside the students home Department.
Coursework taken within the students home Department
Fifteen (15) hours of coursework must be taken in the students home Department. Nine (9) of the 15 hours are Department Directed Honors coursework at the 300-400 level (below).
For Architecture Design Track students: The honors integrated design studio (ARCH 405, ARCH 431, ARCH 435) is required.
For Architecture Research Track students: ARCH 390 and six (6) hours of honors ARCH 491 coursework is required.
NOTE: No more than nine (9) of these 21 hours can be lower division honors courses (100 – 200 level).
How to Apply:
1. Application must be made and accepted before the completion of 60 hours passed as listed on the transcript.
2. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative TAMU GPR of 3.50 to apply. 3. Applications are accepted by the first day of class, Fall and Spring semesters.
Application is online: http://dept.arch.tamu.edu/undergraduate/forms/
Grade & Enrollment Requirements:
1. Students must hold a TAMU cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.50 at the time of graduation and a cumulative grade point average in honors classes of at least a 3.25. No grade in an honors course may be below a “B”.
2. A maximum of three (3) honors credit hours by transfer coursework may be used toward requirements of the Department of Architecture Honors Program. No AP or IB credits are permitted in compiling the 21 hours toward Department of Architecture Honors.
Maintaining Department Honors Student Status
Department of Architecture Honors students who fall below a 3.5 cumulative TAMU GPA will be placed on probation. While on probation, students will not be dropped from the Honors courses they registered for during pre-registration. Since the student will be entering the new semester with a cumulative GPR below 3.5, they will not receive Honors priority registration or be able to register for Honors courses for the following semester. A student may receive only one probationary period during their tenure in the Departmental Honors Program. Students who do not hold a 3.5 cumulative TAMU GPA by the end of the probationary period will be asked to leave the Department of Architecture Honors Program.
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COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR
UPPER LEVEL ADMISSION Students enter the College of Architecture with a lower-level classification in Construction Science (COSL), Environmental Design (ENDL), Landscape Architecture (LANL) or Visualization (VISL). Admission into the upper level, which consists of advanced work in the major field of study, will be based on the following criteria:
1. A minimum GPR of 2.5
2. Completion of at least 54 hours of coursework, including the following according to major:
Major Fields of Study Environmental Design Visualization*
ARCH 205, 206/207, 212, 216, 248, 249, 250
CARC 481
ENDS 105, 106, 115, 116
ENGL 104
Required Math
PHYS 201
ARTS 104,115
MATH 151
PHYS 201
VIST 105, 106, 170
*students must complete courses to move forward into sophomore year coursework
Construction Science
Landscape Architecture
COSC 175, 253, 254, 275
ENGL 104
ENGL 301 or COMM 203
MATH 141, 151
PHYS 201
Required natural science elective
ARCH 250
COSC 253
ENDS 101
ENGL 104
LAND 200, 240, 254, 255
MATH 141, 142
RENR 205, 215
URPN 220, 301, 460
Required Natural science elective
U.S. History Elective
3. Complete application and submit by the deadline. Applications for specific majors can be picked up in the Office of Student Services, Langford A 219. NOTE: ~ENDL majors must also submit a portfolio
~COSL majors can find their application online http://cosc.arch.tamu.edu/academics/undergraduate/ ~LANL majors can find their application online http://laup.arch.tamu.edu
4. Register for upper-level courses in the semester to which you have applied for upper-level admission. Students who fail to meet upper-level requirements, however, shall not be permitted to remain enrolled in upper-level courses.
5. Admission is not guaranteed. If there are more qualified applicants than there are spaces available, preference will be given to students based on their academic achievement.
Major Summer
Admittance Fall Admittance Spring Admittance
COSC MARCH 1 JUNE 15 OCTOBER 1
ENDS MARCH 1 MARCH 1 -----------
LAND ----------- APRIL 5 -----------
VIST ----------- Spring semester -----------
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE
Catalog 2013-2014 (#136)
UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM
Communication (9 hours)
ENGL 1041 * Composition and Rhetoric
ENGL 301** Technical Writing
COMM 203** Public Speaking
Mathematics (6-8 hours)
MATH 141* Business Math I
MATH 151* Eng. Math I
Natural Sciences (8 hours)
PHYS 201* College Physics
Choose one*: CHEM 101/111, GEOL 101, ENGR
101
Humanities (3 hours)
Humanities Elective6 w/ ICD
10 attribute
Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)
ARTS 150, ENDS 101, ARCH 250, OR LAND 240
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
ECON202 Principles of Economics
U.S. History and Political Science2 (12 hours)
HIST 1053 History of the United States
HIST 1063 History of the United States
POLS 206 American National Gov’t
POLS 207 State and Local Government
Kinesiology (2 hours)
KINE 1988 Health and Fitness
KINE 1998 Req’d Physical Activity(S/U)
*Required for upper level admittance
**Only one of these is required for upper level,
Both are required to graduate
Curricula notes can be found on pg 27
LOWER LE VEL COURSEWORK
ACCT 209 Survey of Acct. Princ.
COSC 175* Construction Graphics
COSC 253* Const. Matl. and Meth. I
COSC 254 * Const. Matls. and Meth. II
COSC 275* Estimating I
UPPER LEVEL COURSEWORK
See pg 15 for upper level requirements
COSC 301 Construction Surveying
COSC 321 Structural Systems I
COSC 381 Prof. Ethics in Const. Industry
COSC 323 Soils in Construction
COSC 325 Environmental Control Systems I
COSC 353 Construction Project Mgmt
COSC 364 Construction Safety I
COSC 375 Estimating II
COSC 465 Adv. Topics in Const. Law
COSC 421 Structural Systems II
COSC 463 Construction Law and Ethics
COSC 475 Construction Project Planning
COSC 477 Const. Project Controls
COSC 483 Const. Inds. Contemp. Issues
COSC 494 Internship
MGMT 309 Survey of Mgmt. Practice
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MAJOR COURSEWORK ELECTIVES
Students must choose coursework to meet the following elective requirements:
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE I (3 hours, choose one)
COSC 326 - Environmental Controls II, Prereq. COSC 325
COSC 422 - Structural Systems III, Prereq. COSC 421
COSC 461 - Building Information Modeling System
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE II (3 hours, choose one)
COSC 351 - Const. Equipment and Methods, Prereq. COSC 323
COSC 450 - Facilty Managment Principles & Practices
COSC 464 - Construction Safety II
COSC 474 - Summer Int. Facility Management, Prereq. COSC 450
COSC 484 - Summer Internship, Prereq. COSC 381 & COSC 364
COSC 491 - Research
COSC 489 - Special Topics
OR
Approved study abroad course
OR
Business Minor course
CAPTSONE ELECTIVE (3 hours, choose one)
Must be taken in the graduating semester or summer before graduation, if offered.
COSC 440 - Interdisciplinary Construction
COSC 441 - Residential Construction
COSC 442 - Commercial Construction
COSC 443 - Industrial Construction
COSC 444 - Highway/Heavy Construction
COSC 446 - Specialty Construction
BUSINESS ELECTIVE (3 hours, choose one)
INFO 209, MGMT 209, MKTG 409, FINC 409
INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE (3 hours, choose one)
Choose any College of Architecture course except COSC and COMG.
See advisor for a list of courses.
Courses may not be available each semester or summer session.
CHECK COURSE PRE-REQUISITES AND DESCRIPTIONS IN YOUR UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
http://catalog.tamu.edu/
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BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
Catalog 2013-2014 (#136)
UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM
Communication (6 hours)
ENGL 1041 * Composition and Rhetoric
Communication Elective7
Mathematics (6-8 hours)
MATH 141* Business Math I
MATH 142* Business Math II
OR
MATH 151* Engineering Math I
MATH 152* Engineering Math II
Natural Sciences (8 hours)
PHYS 201* College Physics
Natural Science Elective4
Humanities (3 hours)
ARCH 249* Survey of World Arch History I
Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)
ARCH 250* Survey of World Arch Hist. II
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
ARCH 212* Social & Behavioral Factors in
Design
U.S. History and Political Science2 (12 hours)
HIST 1053 History of the United States I
HIST 1063 History of the United States II
POLS 206 American National Gov’t
POLS 207 State and Local Government
Kinesiology (2 hours)
KINE 1988 Health and Fitness
KINE 1998 Req’d Physical Activity(S/U)
*Required for upper level admittance
Curricula notes can be found on pg. 27
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN CURRICULUM
ENDS 115* Design Communication
Foundations I
ENDS 116* Design Communication
Foundations II
CARC 481* Semester Away Seminar
ARCH 216 Computational Methods in
Architecture
Design Studios
ENDS 105* Design Foundations I
ENDS 106* Design Foundations II
ARCH 205* Architectural Design I
ARCH 206* Architectural Design II
UPPER LEVEL MAJOR COURSEWORK
See pg. 15 for upper level requirements
ARCH 350 History Theory of Modern and
Contemporary Architecture
ARCH 331 Foundation Structures
ARCH 335 Foundation Systems
ARCH 431 Integrated Structures
ARCH 435 Integrated Systems
Design Studios
ARCH 305 Architectural Design III
ARCH 405 Architectural Design IV
ARCH 406 Architectural Design V
Semester Away:
CARC 301 Field Studies Design Innov
CARC 331 Field Studies Elective
CARC 311 Field Studies Elective
OR
ENDS 494 Internship
ARCH 485 Directed Studies-Internship
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DIRECTED ELECTIVES (9 hours, choose one course from each category)
CATEGORY I: MATERIALS AND METHODS (3 hours, choose one)
ARCH 327 Conceptual Structures
ARCH 330 The Making of Architecture
ARCH 421 Energy and sustainable architecture
ARCH 433 Architectural Lighting
ARCH 463 Elements of Interior Architecture
COSC 253 Construction Material and Methods I
COSC 254 Construction Materials and Methods II
CATEGORY II: HISTORY AND THEORY (3 hours, choose one)
ARCH 345 History of Building Technology
ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture
ARCH 434 The Role of Sculpture and Painting in Ancient Architecture
ARCH 439 Architectural History of Mexico
ARCH 441 Baroque and Rococo Architecture
ARTS 330 The Arts of America
ENDS 260 Comparative Theory in the Built and Virtual Environments
LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture
LAND 310 Landscape Theory
CATEGORY III: PRACTICE AND INNOVATION (3 hours, choose one)
ARCH 401 Design Creativity
ARCH 446 Introduction to Historic Preservation
ARCH 451 Strategies in Architectural Management
ARCH 452 Alternative Careers in Architecture
ARCH 457 Ethics and Professional Practice
ARCH 458 Cultural, Ethical Global Practice
GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment
GEOG 402 Interpretation of Cultural Landscapes
RENR 375 Conservation of Natural Resources
URPN 340 Housing and Community
URPN 370 Health Systems Planning
URPN 461 Urban Issues
URPN 470 Health Systems Planning and Policy
GENERAL ELECTIVES11
Choose any 3 hours of coursework offered for university credit.
Courses may not be available each semester or summer session.
CHECK COURSE PRE-REQUISITES AND DESCRIPTIONS IN YOUR UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG
http://catalog.tamu.edu/
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BACHELOR OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECURE AND URBAN PLANNING
Catalog 2013-2014 (#136)
UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM
Communication (6 hours)
ENGL 1041 * Composition and Rhetoric
COMM 203 Public Speaking
Mathematics (6-8 hours)
MATH 141* Business Math I
MATH 142* Business Math II
Natural Sciences (8 hours)
Tier 1 Natural Science Elective
4*
RENR 205* Fund. of Ecology
RENR 215* Fund. of Ecology Lab
Humanities (3 hours)
PHIL 314 Environmental Ethics
OR
CARC 311 Study Abroad
Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)
LAND 240* History of Land. Arch
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
GEOG 311 Cultural Geography
U.S. History and Political Science2 (12 hours)
HIST 1053*
History of the United States
HIST 1063 History of the United States
POLS 206 American National Gov’t
POLS 207 State and Local Government
Kinesiology (2 hours)
KINE 1988 Health and Fitness
KINE 1998 Req’d Physical Activity(S/U)
*Required for upper level admittance
Curricula notes can be found on pg 27
LOWER LEVEL COURSEWORK
ARCH 250* Survey of World Arch Hist. II
ENDS 101* Design Process
LAND 200* Intro. to Land. Arch
URPN 220* Digital Communication I
URPN 301* Urban & Regional Planning
URPN 325 Intro. to GIS
URPN 460* Sustainable Communities
COSC 253* Const. Materials & Methods I
LAND 254* Land. Arch. Communication I
LAND 255* Land. Arch. Communication II
UPPER LEVEL COURSEWORK
See pg 15 for upper level requirements
ENGL 301 Technical Writing
HORT 306 Woody Ornamental Plants
HORT 308 Landscape Plant Material
GEOL 320 Geology for Civil Engineers
LAND 484 10wk summer internship
LAND 340 Land. Arch in America
LAND 310 Landscape Theory
URPN 330 Land Development
URPN 301 Urban & Regional Planning
Landscape Studio
LAND 318 Landscape Design I
LAND 319 Landscape Design II
LAND 320 Landscape Design III
LAND 321 Landscape Design IV
LAND 329 Landscape Const. I
LAND 330 Landscape Const. II
LAND 331 Landscape Const. III
ELECTIVES
11
Choose 15 hours (5 courses) from a minor field of study OR from any 300-400 level course offered
for university credit.
Courses may not be available each semester or summer session.
CHECK COURSE PRE-REQUISITES AND DESCRIPTIONS IN YOUR UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG
http://catalog.tamu.edu/
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECURE AND URBAN PLANNING
Catalog 2013-2014 (#136)
UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM
Communication (6 hours)
ENGL 1041 Composition and Rhetoric
ENGL 301 Technical Writing
Mathematics (6-8 hours)
MATH 141 Business Math I
MATH 142 Business Math II
Natural Sciences (8 hours)
Tier 1 Natural Science Elective4
RENR 205 Fund. of Ecology
RENR 215 Fund. of Ecology Lab
Humanities (3 hours)
Humanities Elective6
Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)
ARCH 250 Survey of World Arch History
OR
ARCH 345 History of Building Tech.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
SOCI 2055 Intro. to Sociology
U.S. History and Political Science2 (12 hours)
HIST 1053 History of the United States
HIST 1063 History of the United States
POLS 206 American National Gov’t
POLS 207 State and Local Government
Kinesiology (2 hours)
KINE 1988 Health and Fitness
KINE 1998 Req’d Physical Activity(S/U)
Curricula notes can be found on pg 27
MAJOR COURSEWORK
URPN 200 Intro. To Urban & Regional
Planning Practice
URPN 201 Urban Form & City Planning
URPN 210 Urban Analytical Methods I*
URPN 220 Digital Communications
URPN 301 Urban & Regional Planning*
URPN 302 Planning Law
URPN 310 Urban Analytical Methods II
URPN 325 Intro. to GIS
URPN 330 Land Development
URPN 331 Publ & Priv Infrast. Fund.
URPN 469 Urban Infrastructure
URPN 484/494 Professional Internship
OR
CARC 301 Study Abroad
URPN 401 Policy Implementation
URPN 493 Capstone Course
ECON 202 Principals of Economics
RENR 375 Consrv of Nat. Resources
Social Sci. Elective (3 hrs, choose one)
SOCI 230 Classical Sociological Theory
SOCI 312 Population and Society
SOCI 314 Social Problems
SOCI 321 Urban Sociology
SOCI 324 Social Change
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DIRECTED ELECTIVES
Students select one concentration area and take four courses within chosen area.
AREA 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS
Required Courses
URPN 460 – Sustainable Communities URPN 461 – Urban Issues
Choose 2 courses from the following
URPN 326 – Advanced GIS URPN 320 – Digital Communications BESC 403 – Sampling and Environmental Monitoring CPSC 110 – Programming I CVEN 201 – Plane Surveying GEOL 352 – GPS in the Geosciences RENR 444 – Remote Sensing in RENR RENR 470 – Environmental Impact Assessment URPN 360 – Issues in Environmental Quality URPN 369 – Transportation and Urban Form URPN 450 – Emergency Management Principles & Practices URPN 451 – Community Hazard/Vulnerability Analysis ANTH 201 – Social & Cultural Anthropology POLS 456 – Environmental Political Theory (W Course) SOCI 312 – Population & Society SOCI 328 – Environmental Sociology PSYC 315 – Social Psychology PSYC 351 – Survey of Industrial/Organizational Psychology LAND 310 – Landscape Architecture Theory LAND 340 – History of Landscape Architecture in US URPN 483 – Studio in Urban & Regional Science
AREA2: HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Required Courses
URPN 340 – Housing and Community FINC 409 – Survey of Finance Principles (Pre-req’s ACCT 209 or ACCT 229, U3 Classification)
OR
AGEC 422 – Land Economics (Pre-req’s AGEC 105 or ECON 202 or ECON 203)
Choose 2 courses from the following
URPN 440 – Urban & Regional Eco. Development URPN 441 – Neighborhood Revitalization URPN 460 – Sustainable Communities ACCT 209 – Survey of Accounting Principles ARCH 310/URPN 483 – Site Planning ECON 312 – Poverty, Inequality & Social Policy ECON 418 – Economics of Labor LDEV 467 – Land Development II MGMT 209 – Business, Government, and Society (U2 Classification) MGMT211 – Legal and Social Environment of Business (U2, U3, U4 Classification) POLS 316 – Urban Politics POLS 341 – Urban Administration SOCI 404 – Sociology of the Community SOCI 419 – Social Class in Contemporary Society
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AREA3: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING & POLICY
Required Courses
URPN 370 – Health Systems Planning URPN 371 – Environmental Health Planning I
Choose 2 courses from the following
URPN 470 – Health Systems Policy and Planning URPN 471 – Planning Healthier Communities BESC 314 – Pathogens, the Environment & Society (W Course) COMM 370 – Health Communications SOCI 425 – Medical Sociology
GENERAL ELECTIVES11
Choose any 12 hours of coursework offered for university credit.
Courses may not be available each semester or summer session.
CHECK COURSE PRE-REQUISITES AND DESCRIPTIONS IN YOUR UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG
http://catalog.tamu.edu/
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN VISUALIZATION DEPARTMENT OF VISUALIZATION
Catalog 2013-2014 (#136)
UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM
Communication (6 hours)
ENGL 1041 Composition and Rhetoric
Communication Elective7
Mathematics (8 hours)
MATH 151* Eng. Mathematics I
MATH 152 Eng. Mathematics II
Natural Sciences (8 hours)
PHYS 201* College Physics
Natural Science elective4
Humanities (3 hours)
ARTS 149 Art History Survey I
Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)
ARTS 150 Art History Survey II
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
Social and Behavioral Science Elective6
U.S. History and Political Science2 (12 hours)
HIST 1053 History of the United States
HIST 1063 History of the United States
POLS 206 American National Gov’t
POLS 207 State and Local Government
Kinesiology (2 hours)
KINE 1988 Health and Fitness
KINE 1998 Req’d Physical Activity(S/U)
*Required for sophomore level admittance
Curricula notes can be found on pg 27
LOWER LEVEL COURSEWORK
ARTS 104* Intro. to Graphic Design
ARTS 115 * Drawing for Visualization
ARTS 212 Life Drawing
VIST 201 Writing for Design
VIST 170* Intro to Computing Envmnts
VIST 270 Computing for Visualization I
VIST 271 Computing for Visualization II
VIST 284 Visualization Techniques2
Visualization Studio
VIST 105* Principles of Design I
VIST 106* Principles of Design II
VIST 205 Principles of Design III
VIST 206 Visual Studies Studio I
UPPER LEVEL COURSEWORK
See pg 15 for upper level requirements
ARTS 349 History of Modern Art
VIST 375 Foundations of Visualization
VIST 441 Sci. & Tech. Devlp in Vis Arts
CARC 301 Field Studies
OR
VIST 494 Internship
Visualization Studio
VIST 305 Visual Studies Studio II
VIST 405 Visual Studies Studio III
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DIRECTED ELECTIVES (15 hours)
Choose a focus area, then select electives from the following categories based on chart below.
FOCUS AREAS
A. Animation/VFX
B. Gaming/Simulation
C. Graphic Design
FOCUS AREA CATI. Traditional Arts CATII. New Media CATIII. Computing/Math
A. Animation/VFX any course any course VIST 372, 470, + 1 course
B. Gaming/Simulation any course ARTS 325 VIST 486,487, + 1 course
C. Graphic Design any course ARTS 303,304,403
VIST 374 OR 474
CATEGORY I: TRADITIONAL ARTS ELECTIVES
ARTS 305 Painting I
ARTS 308 Sculpture
ARTS 311 Black and White Photography
ARTS 353 Color Theory
CATEGORY II: NEW MEDIA ELECTIVES
ARTS 303 Graphic Design I
ARTS 304 Graphic Design II
ARTS 312 Advanced Photography
ARTS 325 Digital Painting
ARTS 403 Graphic Design Ill
CATEGORY III: COMPUTING/MATH ELECTIVES
MATH 304 Linear Algebra
VIST 370 Virtual Environments
VIST 372 Creating Digital Environments
VIST 374 Media Design and Development
VIST 474 Designing for the Web
VIST 470 Digital Rendering
VIST 486 Introduction to Game Design
VIST 487 Game Development
GENERAL ELECTIVES11
: Choose any 6 hours of coursework offered for university credit.
(May need to take 300/400-level courses to meet residency. Check with academic advisor)
Courses may not be available each semester or summer session.
CHECK COURSE PRE-REQUISITES AND DESCRIPTIONS IN YOUR UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG
http://catalog.tamu.edu/
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN UNIVERSITY STUDIES-
GLOBAL ARTS, PLANNING, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Catalog 2013-2014 (#136)
UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM
Communication (6 hours)
ENGL 1041 Composition and Rhetoric
Communication Elective7
Mathematics (6 hours)
See course catalog
Natural Sciences (8 hours)
Tier 1 Natural Science Elective
4*
ENGR 101 Energy: Res, Util & Society Humanities
6 (3 hours)
See course catalog
Visual and Performing Arts9 (3 hours)
See course catalog
Social and Behavioral Sciences5 (3 hours)
See course catalog
U.S. History and Political Science2 (12 hours)
HIST 1053 History of the United States
HIST 1063 History of the United States
POLS 206 American National Gov’t
POLS 207 State and Local Government
Kinesiology (2 hours)
KINE 1988 Health and Fitness
KINE 1998 Req’d Physical Activity(S/U)
International & Cultural Diversity10
(6 hours)
See course catalog
Curricula notes can be found on pg 27
*See website for selection of minors,
electives and detailed degree
requirements
http://www.arch.tamu.edu/academics/universi
ty-studies/
AREA OF CONCENTRATION
LAND 240 History of Landscape Arch URPN 301(W) Urban & Regional Plan CARC 481 Study Abroad Seminar CARC 311 Field Study Design Tech CARC 321 Field Study Design Comm COSC 253 Construction Matls & Mthds ALED 340(C) Survey of Ldrship Thry ARTS/ARCH History Elective Design Elective
MINOR #1*
MINOR #2*
GENERAL ELECTIVES*
(17-23 hours)
ARTS/ARCH Hist. Elect. (3 hrs, choose one) ARCH 345 History of Building Tech ARCH 446 Intro.to Historic Preservation ARTS 335 The Art & Arch of Rome ARTS 350 The Arts & Civilization LAND 340 Hist. of Landspe Arch in US URPN 330 Land Development I Design Elective (3 hours, choose one) ARCH 249 Survey of World Arch Hist I ARCH 250 Survey of World Arch Hist II ENDS 101 Design Process ARTS 149 Art History Survey I ARTS 150 Art History Survey II
Courses may not be available each semester or summer session.
CHECK COURSE PRE-REQUISITES AND DESCRIPTIONS IN YOUR UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG
http://catalog.tamu.edu/
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FOOTNOTES FOR ALL CURRICULA
1. Enrollment restricted to students with freshman or sophomore classification (transfer hours included).
2. For those students under ROTC contract, see section on “Requirement in Political Science (Government) and History” in the Undergraduate Catalog.
3. Select from list of American History Electives, page 37; limited to 3 hours of Texas History. Most students take HIST 105 and HIST 106.
4. Select from list of Natural Science Electives, page 42. LAND majors, see advisor for list. 5. Select from list of Social and Behavioral Science Elective, page 40. 6. Select from list of Humanities Electives, pages 38. 7. Select from list of Communication Electives, page 38. 8. Kinesiology requirements are to be fulfilled by completing one KINE 198 Health and
Fitness and one KINE 199 course. KINE 199 MUST be taken S/U. Transfer students with fewer than 2 hours of KINE credit must meet the KINE 198 requirement either by transfer of credit or by taking the course at Texas A&M.
9. Select from list of Visual and Performing Arts Electives, page 44. 10. International and Cultural Diversity (UICD) attribute is notated in the course catalog and
schedule of classes via the HOWDY portal and in bold in Appendix A. 11. General Electives are any courses offered for university credit. Students whose high
school transcript does not satisfy Texas A&M University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement MUST complete a two-semester sequence of a foreign language. These credits earned will count toward the general elective requirement.
12. All students must take two (2) courses in their major that are designated as fulfilling the writing (W) requirement. The requirement may be met by taking two W-courses or one W-course and one oral communication (C) course. This course is an approved W- or C-course in the major and is offered as a 9XX section. See your academic advisor for details.
University Core Curriculum requirements can also be found in your Undergraduate Catalog
under the General Information section (pg.15)
http://catalog.tamu.edu/
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MINORS
A minor is generally 15-18hrs of selected coursework in a specific field of study. The requirements
are set and overseen by the specific department offering it. The minor appears on the transcript,
not the diploma. It must be declared before applying for graduation. There are over 60 minors
offered by various colleges within the University. Students can declare up to two minors. The
official list can be found on the registrar’s website:
http://registrar.tamu.edu/
HOW TO DECLARE A MINOR
1) From the department offering the minor, pick up a form and get approval, if needed.
Exception: Business Minor can be declared by submitting form located in the Office of
Student Services, LANG A 219, to your academic advisor.
2) Fill in required information, sign and date.
3) Turn completed and signed form in to your Academic Advisor.
4) Must declare by submitting form before apply to graduate.
The College of Architecture currently offers five minors:
1. Art 2. Art & Architectural History
3. Urban & Regional Planning
4. Sustainable Architecture & Planning
5. Facility Management
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MINOR IN ART DEPARTMENT OF VISUALIZATION
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Terry Larsen, LANG C 107, 979-845-7068, trl@viz.tamu.edu
The courses listed below constitute the 18 hours required for a minor in Art. Choose emphasis in Traditional Media or New Media.
The following courses are required.
Category Course Title Hours
Design ARTS 103 Design I (2-4)1 3
History ARTS 349 The History of Modern Art (3-0) 3
THREE courses from this category are required if pursuing a traditional media emphasis; ONE course if electing the new media emphasis.
Category Course Title Hours
Traditional Media ARTS 111 Drawing I (2-4) 3
ARTS 212 Life Drawing (1-6) 3
ARTS 305 Painting I (2-4)3,4 3
ARTS 308 Sculpture (2-4)3 3
ARTS 311 Black and White Photography (2-3)4 3
ARTS 312 Advanced Photography (2-3)4 3
ARTS 353 Color Theory (2-4) 3
CARC 311 Field Studies in Design Communication (2-4)2 3
CARC 331 Field Studies in Design Philosophy (3-0)2 3
THREE courses from this category are required if pursuing a new media emphasis; ONE course if selecting the traditional media emphasis.
Category Course Title Hours
New Media ARTS 303 Graphic Design I (2-3) 3
ARTS 304 Graphic Design II (2-4) 3
ARTS 310 Digital Photography (2-3)4 3
ARTS 325 Digital Painting (2-3) 4 3
ARTS 403 Graphic Design III (2-4) 3
CARC 335 Field Studies in Interdisciplinary Design Theory (3-0)2 3
VIST 374 Multimedia Design and Development (2-4) 3
VIST 474 Designing for the Web (2-4) 3
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CURRICULUM NOTES
1) ARTS 103 must be taken before any 300 or 400 level traditional or new media course for
students outside the BED and BLA degrees.
2) Credit for study abroad(CARC) courses may not be applied to the minor in Art if an on-
campus course containing similar content is applied to the minor.
3) Students selecting the traditional media emphasis must take ARTS 111 or ARTS 212 prior
to taking ARTS 305 or ARTS 308.
4) Students choosing to complete the minor in Art are strongly encouraged to select
traditional/new media courses with related content. These include ARTS 305 and ARTS
325; ARTS 311, ARTS 312 and ARTS 310.
5) A minimum of three 300 or 400 level courses are required.
HOW TO DECLARE A MINOR
1) Eligibility: Student must have a minimum overall GPR of 2.0.
2) Pick up form in the Office of Student Services, Langford A219
3) Fill in required information and sign.
4) Get approval and signature from the Program Coordinator for Visualization.
5) Turn completed and signed form in to your Academic Advisor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1) Students must obtain a “C” or better in each course listed above (or in any transfer course used as an equivalent).
2) Transfer coursework may be used towards the minor upon approval by the Department of Visualization. A course syllabus must be submitted for review. No more than six credit hours may be transferred. Transfer credit will not be accepted for any 300 or 400 level course.
3) The minor will be recognized after graduation on the transcript, but not on the diploma. Once declared, minor requirements become graduation requirements.
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MINOR IN ART AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
The courses listed below constitute the 15 hours required for a minor in Art and Architectural History.
TWO courses are required from the following 100 and 200 level courses.
Course Title Hours Core
Curriculum Prerequisites
ARTS 149 or
ARCH 249
Art History Survey I
Survey of World Architecture History I
3 3
HUM, VPA
HUM, VPA
ARTS 150 or
ARCH 250
Art History Survey II
Survey of World Architecture History II
3 3
HUM, VPA, ICD
HUM, VPA, ICD
THREE courses are required from the following 300 and 400 level courses.
Course Title Hours Core
Curriculum Prerequisites
ANTH 353
Archeology of Ancient Greece (cross-listed with CLAS 353)
3 HUM Junior of senior classification
ANTH 354
Archeology of Ancient Italy (cross-listed with CLAS 354)
3 HUM Junior or senior classification
ARCH 329
The American House 3 HUM ARCH 250
ARCH 345
History of Building Technology 3 HUM, ICD
ARCH 350
History and Theory of Modern and Contemporary Architecture
3 HUM, VPA,
ICD
ARCH 430
History of Ancient Architecture 3 HUM, VPA ARCH 249 or ARTS 149 or approval of degree coordinator/instructor
ARCH 434
The Role of Sculpture and Painting in Ancient Architecture
3 HUM, VPA ARCH 249 or ARTS 149; junior or senior classification, or approval of degree coordinator or instructor
ARCH 437
Great Medieval Cathedrals 3 VPA ARCH 250 or ARTS 150; junior or senior classification, or approval of degree coordinator or instructor
ARCH 440
History of Renaissance Architecture
3 ARCH 250 or ARTS 150; junior or senior classification, or approval of degree coordinator or instructor
ARCH 441
Baroque and Rococo Architecture
3 ARCH 250 or ARTS 150; junior or senior classification, or approval of degree coordinator or instructor
ARCH 442
Art and Architecture of Islam 3 ARCH 249 or ARTS 149; junior or senior classification, or approval of degree coordinator or instructor
ARCH 489
Special Topics (Art and Architectural History)
Upper-level classification; approval of instructor and dgr coordinator
ARTS 330
The Arts of America 3 HUM, VPA Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor and dgr coordinator; ARTS 150 recmd.
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ARTS 335
The Art and Architecture of Rome
3 HUM, VPA Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor and degree coordinator.
ARTS 349
The History of Modern Art 3 HUM, VPA
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor and degree coordinator; ARTS 150 recommended
ARTS 350
The Arts and Civilization 3-6 ICD (only as
study abroad)
ARTS 445
Byzantine Art and Architecture 3 HUM, VPA Junior or senior classification
CLAS 353
Archeology of Ancient Greece (cross-listed with ANTH 353)
3 HUM Junior or senior classification.
CLAS 354
Archeology of Ancient Rome (cross-listed with ANTH 354)
3 HUM Junior or senior classification.
LAND 340
Development of Landscape Architecture in North America
3 HUM Sophomore classification
CURRICULUM NOTES
1) For students pursuing the B.E.D. degree, upper level coursework for the minor may be applied to general or free electives, but may not be applied to directed electives or any other requirements for B.E.D. degree plan.
HOW TO DECLARE A MINOR
1) Eligibility: Student must have a minimum overall GPR of 2.0.
2) Pick up form in the Office of Student Services, Langford A219
3) Fill in required information and sign.
4) Get approval and signature from the Academic Advisor for Environmental Design.
5) Turn completed and signed form in to your Academic Advisor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1) Students must obtain a “C” or better in each course listed above (or in any transfer course used as an equivalent).
2) Transfer coursework may be used towards the minor upon approval by the art and architectural history faculty. A course syllabus must be submitted for review by the art and architectural history faculty in order to be considered for transfer credit.
3) The minor will be recognized after graduation on the transcript, but not on the diploma. Once declared, minor requirements become graduation requirements.
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MINOR IN URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING
The courses listed below constitute the 15 hours required for a minor in Urban Planning. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS TAKE URPN 201 & URPN 301 PRIOR TO
THE UPPER LEVEL COURSES
COURSE TITLE HOURS URPN 201
1 Urban Form & City Planning 3
URPN 301 Urban & Regional Planning 3
Choose ONE
URPN 3602
OR URPN 370
Issues in Environmental Quality Health Systems Planning
3
Choose ONE
URPN 340 OR
URPN 461
Housing and Community Urban Issues
3
Choose ONE
URPN 460 OR
URPN 471
Sustainable Communities Planning Healthier Communities
3
CURRICULUM NOTES
1) To fulfill the URPN 201 requirement, the student’s home college or major department may
approve/disapprove the following urban form/geography course: GEOG 306
2) To fulfill the URPN 360 requirement, the student’s home college or major department may
approve/disapprove the following environmental quality course: RENR 375
3) Upper-level courses: All students pursuing the minor in Urban Planning must have more
than 60 credit hours per COMPASS to enroll in URPN 340, URPN 360, URPN 370, URPN
460, URPN 461 and URPN 471. LAUP makes no exceptions to this enrollment prerequisite
and regrets that we are not able to force URPL minors into full URPN courses.
HOW TO DECLARE A MINOR
1) Eligibility: Student must have a minimum overall GPR of 2.5.
2) Pick up form in the Office of Student Services, Langford A219
3) Fill in required information and sign.
4) Get approval and signature from the Academic Advisor for Urban and Regional Planning.
5) Turn completed and signed form in to your Academic Advisor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1) Students must obtain a “C” or better in each course listed above (or in any transfer course used as an equivalent).
2) Transfer coursework is not permitted. 3) The minor will be recognized after graduation on the transcript, but not on the diploma.
Once declared, minor requirements become graduation requirements.
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MINOR IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
The courses listed below constitute the 15 hours required for a minor in Sustainable Arch and Plan.
The following courses are required.
Course Title Hours Core
Curriculum Prerequisites
ARCH 213
Sustainable Architecture 3 None
URPN 460
Sustainable Communities 3
Department majors and minors only or approval of instructor. Note: one section of this class
will be for non-majors only.
NINE hours are required from the following courses. At least three of these nine hours
must be at the 300-400 level. Six of these nine hours may be in coursework taken outside the College of Architecture.
Course Title Hours Core
Curriculum Prerequisites
ARCH 310
Site Planning and Design 3
Admission to upper level in environmental design, construction science or landscape architecture.
ARCH 421
Energy and Sustainable Architecture
3 Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor
ARCH 446
Introduction to Historic Preservation
3 Junior or senior classification
ENGR 101
Energy: Resources, Utilization and Importance to Society
4 HUM, VPA None
GEOG 202
Geography of the Global Village
3 HUM, ICD None
GEOG 306
Introduction to Urban Geography
3 ICD,SSC None
GEOG 330
Resources and the Environment
3 None
PHIL 205
Technology and Human Values 3 None
URPN 301
Urban and Regional Planning 3
Junior or senior classification; majors only or approval of
instructor. Note: one section of this class will be for non-majors
only.
URPN 461
Urban Issues 3 ICD Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor
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CURRICULUM NOTES
1) For students pursuing the B.E.D. degree, upper level coursework for the minor may be applied to general or free electives, but may not be applied to directed electives or any other requirements for B.E.D. degree plan.
2) For students pursuing the University Studies Architecture (USAR) Degree: Coursework taken to satisfy requirements of the concentration area cannot be simultaneously applied to the minor in Sustainable Architecture and Planning
3) Courses that count toward University Core Curriculum can count for both the Sustainable Architecture and Planning minor and that specific core requirement.
HOW TO DECLARE A MINOR
1) Eligibility: Student must have a minimum overall GPR of 2.0.
2) Pick up form in the Office of Student Services, Langford A219
3) Fill in required information and sign.
4) Get approval and signature from the Academic Advisor for Environmental Design.
5) Turn completed and signed form in to your Academic Advisor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1) Students must obtain a “C” or better in each course listed above (or in any transfer course used as an equivalent).
2) Transfer coursework may be used towards the minor upon approval by the Department of Architecture. A course syllabus must be submitted for review. Transfer credit may be accepted for one upper level course.
3) The minor will be recognized after graduation on the transcript, but not on the diploma. Once declared, minor requirements become graduation requirements.
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MINOR IN FACILITY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE
The courses listed below constitute the 18 hours required for a minor in Facility Management.
The following courses are required.
Course Title Hours
COSC 450 Facility Management Principles (Spring only) 3
COSC 474 Facility Management Internship (Summer only) 3
Knowledge Domain I-Finance/Accounting: Choose ONE course from the following.
Course Title Hours
ACCT 209 Survey of Accounting Principles 3
ACCT 210 Managerial and Cost Accounting Principles 3
AGEC 422 Land Economics 3
FINC 409 Survey of Finance Principles 3
URPN 440 Urban and Regional Economic Development 3
Knowledge Domain II– Leadership/Management: Choose ONE course from the following.
Course Title Hours
ARCH 458 Cultural and Ethical Considerations for Global Practice 3
COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions 3
COMM 315 Interpersonal Communication 3
COMM 324 Communication Leadership and Conflict Management 3
COSC 353 Construction Project Management 3
MGMT 309 Survey of Management 3
URPN 440 Urban and Regional Economic Development 3
Knowledge Domain III– Technical Skills: Choose ONE course from the following.
Course Title Hours
ARCH 310 Site Planning and Design 3
ARCH 335 Foundation Systems 3
ARCH 421 Energy and Sustainable Architecture 3
COSC 326 Environmental Control Systems II 3
UPRN 330 Land Development I 3
URPN 469 Urban Infrastructure 3
Knowledge Domain IV– Technology: Choose ONE course from the following.
Course Title Hours
COSC 461 Building Information Modeling System 3
GEOG 390 Principles of Geographic Information Systems 3
LAND 461 GIS Application in Resource Management 3
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CURRICULUM NOTES
1) College of Architecture students can apply no more than six hours of coursework towards both the Facility Management Minor and their degree requirements.
2) At least two courses (six credit hours) must be taken outside of the student’s major area.
HOW TO DECLARE A MINOR
1) Eligibility: Student must have a minimum overall GPR of 2.0.
2) Pick up form in the Office of Student Services, Langford A219
3) Fill in required information and sign.
4) Get approval and signature from the Academic Advisor for Construction Science.
5) Turn completed and signed form in to your Academic Advisor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1) Students must obtain a “C” or better in each course listed above (or in any transfer course used as an equivalent).
2) Transfer coursework may be used towards the minor upon approval by the Department of Construction Science. A course syllabus must be submitted for review.
3) The minor will be recognized after graduation on the transcript, but not on the diploma. Once declared, minor requirements become graduation requirements.
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APPENDIX A: UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM CHECK PRE-REQUISITES FOR ALL COURSES
AMERICAN HISTORY ELECTIVES
“To be a responsible citizen of the world it is necessary, first, to be a responsible citizen of one’s own country and community.” All students must take two courses in American/Texas history, except those courses pertaining solely to Texas history may not comprise more than 3 hours. The following is a list of American History courses. BOLD courses also satisfy International and Cultural Diversity (ICD).
HIST 105
HIST 106
HIST 230
HIST 232
HIST 258
HIST 300
HIST 301
HIST 305
HIST 307
HIST 308
HIST 319
HIST 343
HIST 359
HIST 360
HIST 363
HIST 364
HIST 365
HIST 366
HIST 367
HIST 368
HIST 369
HIST 370
HIST 371
HIST 372
HIST 373
HIST 374
HIST 443
HIST 444
HIST 447
HIST 450
HIST 451
HIST 453
HIST 455
HIST 456
HIST 457
HIST 459
HIST 460
HIST 461
HIST 462
HIST 463
HIST 470
HIST 473
History of the U.S. (Colonization to Recon.)
History of the U.S. (Recon.to the Present)
American Military History, 1609 to Present
History of American Sea Power
American Indian History
Blacks in the United States, 1607-1877
Blacks in the United States, Since 1877
Mexican-American History 1848-Present
Latino Communities of the U.S.
History of Amer. Indians in the U.S. South
U. S. Immigration & Ethnicity
Inter-American Relations
American Environmental History
History of the American Petroleum Industry
History of Science in America
History of Tech.& Engr.in U.S.,1607-Present
History of Religion in America to 1860
History of Religion in America 1860-Present
Colonization of North America
The Birth of the Republic, 1763-1820
The United States, 1820-1860
Civil War & Reconstruction
America in the Gilder Age, 1877-1901
Reform, War & Normalcy: U.S., 1901-1929
The Great Depression & World War II
The United States After World War II
American Military History to 1901
American Military History Since 1901
Constitutional History of the U.S. to 1901
The Old South
The New South, 1876 to the Present
The American Frontier
History of the American City
American Agricultural History
American Economic History
American Society & Culture to 1877
American Society & Culture Since 1877
History of American Women
American Foreign Relations (to 1913)
American Foreign Relations (since 1913)
American Business History
History of Modern American Women
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The following is a list of Texas History courses. Students may take 3 hours of Texas History in lieu of an American History course.
HIST 226 Texas History (from Spanish period to present day)
HIST 325 Texas Cultural History
HIST 416 Texas Since 1845
COMMUNICATION ELECTIVES “The ability to communicate through the use of the spoken or written word requires the development of speech and writing skills.” The following is a list of university-approved courses:
AGCJ 404 Communicating Agricultural Info to the Public COMM 203 Public Speaking COMM 205 Comm for Technical Profession COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate ENGL 203 Intro to Literature ENGL 210 Scientific and Technical Writing ENGL 235 Elements of Creative Writing ENGL 241 Advanced Composition ENGL 301 Technical Writing
HUMANITIES ELECTIVES
“Knowledge of our culture and its ideals makes possible both social integration and self-realization.” The following is a list of university-approved courses. BOLD courses also meet the International and Cultural
Diversity (ICD) requirement.
AFST 201 Introduction to Africana Studies
AFST 204 Introduction to African-American Literature
AFST 205 Introduction to Africana Literature AFST 300 Blacks in the United States, 1607-1877
AFST 301 Blacks in the United States Since 1877 AFST 302 Gateway Course
AFST 329 African-American Literature Pre-1930
AFST 339 African-American Literature Post-1930
AFST 344 History of Africa to 1800
AFST 345 Modern Africa AFST 346 History of South Africa
AFST 357 Out of Africa: The Black Diaspora and the Modern World AFST 393 Studies in Africana Literature and Culture AFST 401 Slavery in World History ANTH 202 Introduction to Archaeology ANTH 205 Peoples and Cultures of World ANTH 301 Indians of North America ANTH 302 Archaeology of North America ANTH 303 Archaeology of American SW ANTH 308 Archaeology of Mesoamerica ANTH 313 Historical Archaeology
ANTH 315 Peoples and Cultures of Africa ANTH 316 Nautical Archaeology
ANTH 317 Introduction to Biblical Archeology ANTH 318 Nautical Archeology of the Americas ANTH 324 Music in World Cultures
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ANTH 350 Archaeology of the Old World ANTH 353 Archaeology of Ancient Greece ANTH 354 Archaeology of Ancient Italy ARCH 249 Survey of World Architecture History I ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture History II ARCH 345 History of Building Technology
ARCH 350 History/Theory of Modern/Contemporary Architecture
ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture
ARCH 434 Sculpture and Painting in Ancient Architecture ARTS 149 Art History Survey I ARTS 150 Art History Survey II ARTS 329 Texas Art History ARTS 330 The Arts of America ARTS 335 The Art & Architecture of Rome ARTS 349 The History or Modern Art ARTS 350 The Arts and Civilization (Must be taken abroad to be used for ICD Requirement.)
ARTS 445 Byzantine Art & Architecture CLAS 351 Classical Mythology COMM 301 Rhetoric in Western Thought COMM 327 American Oratory
COMM 425 Rhetoric of the Civil Rights Movement
DCED 301 Dance History ENGL 203 Introduction to Literature ENGL 204 Introduction to African-American Literature ENGL 205 Introduction to Africana Literature ENGL 212 Shakespeare ENGL 221 World Literature ENGL 222 World Literature ENGL 227 American Literature Colonial to American Renaissance ENGL 228 American Literature Civil War to Present ENGL 231 Survey of English Literature I ENGL 232 Survey of English Literature II ENGL 235 Introduction to Creative Writing - Prose ENGL 251 Language of Film ENGL 308 History of Literary Criticism ENGL 310 History of the English Language ENGL 312 Shakespeare ENGL 313 Medieval English Literature ENGL 314 The English Renaissance ENGL 315 Seventeenth-Century Literature ENGL 316 Eighteenth-Century Literature ENGL 317 English Renaissance Drama ENGL 321 Nineteenth Century Literature - Romantic ENGL 322 Nineteenth Century Literature - Victorian ENGL 323 The American Renaissance ENGL 329 African-American Literature Pre-1930 ENGL 330 Arthurian Literature ENGL 333 Gay and Lesbian Literature ENGL 334 Science Fiction Present and Past ENGL 335 Literature of the Sea ENGL 336 Life and Literature of the Southwest ENGL 337 Life and Literature of the American South
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HUMANITIES ELECTIVES (CON’T)
ENGL 338 American Ethnic Literature ENGL 339 African-American Literature Post-1930 ENGL 340 Twentieth Century Drama ENGL 345 Writers’ Studies: Prose ENGL 346 Writers’ Studies: Poetry ENGL 347 Writers’ Workshop: Prose ENGL 348 Writers’ Workshop: Poetry ENGL 350 Twentieth Century Literature Pre-World War II ENGL 351 Advanced Film ENGL 352 Twentieth Literature Post-World War II ENGL 353 History of Rhetoric ENGL 354 Modern Rhetoric Theory ENGL 355 The Rhetoric of Style ENGL 356 Literature and Film ENGL 360 Literature for Children ENGL 361 Literature for Adolescents ENGL 362 Hispanic Literature in the United States ENGL 365 The Bible as Literature ENGL 374 Women Writers ENGL 375 Nineteenth Century American Novel ENGL 376 Twentieth Century American Novel ENGL 377 The English Novel to 1870 ENGL 378 The English Novel, 1870 to Present ENGL 379 Postcolonial Studies ENGL 385 Playwriting ENGL 390 Studies in British Literature ENGL 392 Studies in Literature, Religion, and Culture ENGL 393 Studies in Africana Literature and Culture ENGL 394 Studies in Genre ENGL 396 Studies in American Literature ENGL 401 Critical Theory and Practice ENGL 412 Studies in Shakespeare ENGL 414 Milton ENGL 415 Studies in a Major Author ENGL 431 Chaucer ENGL 474 Studies in Women Writers ENGL 481 Senior Seminar ENGR 482 Ethics in Engineering GEOG 202 Geography of the Global Village GEOG 301 Geography of the United States GEOG 305 Geography of Texas GEOG 320 The Middle East GEOG 321 Geography of Africa GEOG 323 Geography of Latin America GEOG 325 Geography of Europe GEOG 326 Geography of East Asia GEOG 327 Regional Geography of South Asia HIST ANY COURSE History Courses that also meet the ICD requirement are: HIST 210, 214, 258, 301, 305, 307, 319, 324, 336, 339, 342, 343, 345, 346, 348, 352, 355, 356, 402, 405, 407, 412, 439, 440, 441, 449, 451, 455, 460, 461, 464, 473, 477
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HORT 203 Floral Design HUMA 211 Hebrew Scriptures HUMA 213 New Testament HUMA 303 Near Eastern Religions HUMA 304 Indian & Oriental Religions LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture LAND 340 Development of Landscape Architecture in North America LBAR 203 Foundations of the Liberal Arts: Humanities LBAR 331 Studies in European Civilization & Culture I LBAR 332 Studies in European Civilization & Culture II LBAR 333 Studies in Italian Civilization & Culture I LING 307 Language and Culture LING 310 History of the English Language MODL** (any course) Modern Lang Courses that also meet the ICD requirement are: MODL 222, 352, 362, 363 MUSC 200 Topics in Music (Each section is a different topic so look at the course titles!) MUSC 201 Music & the Human Experience MUSC 311 Music in Early Western Culture MUSC 312 Music in Modern Western Culture MUSC 315 Music in the 29th Century MUSC 319 Music in the United States MUSC 321 The Symphony Orchestra & Its Music MUSC 324 Music in World Cultures PHIL - ANY COURSE EXCEPT 240, 341, 342 PHIL courses that also meet ICD requirements are: PHIL 283, 416, 419 RELS 211 Hebrew Scriptures RELS 213 New Testament RELS 303 Near Eastern Religions RELS 304 Indian & Oriental Religions RELS 317 Introduction to Biblical Archaeology RELS 351 Classical Mythology RELS 360 The Bible as Literature RELS 392 Studies in Literature, Religion, & Culture THAR 101 Introduction to Western Theatre & Drama THAR 155 History of Western Dress THAR 201 Introduction to World Theatre THAR 280 History of the Theatre I THAR 281 History of the Theatre II WGST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies WGST 333 Gay & Lesbian Literature WGST 374 Women Writers WGST 401 Feminist Theory WGST 409 Studies in Gender and Philosophy WGST 461 History of American Women WGST 473 History of Modern American Women WGST 474 Studies in Women Writers WGST 477 Women in Modern European History * Individual Special Topic courses may be approved by the University for use in the Core Curriculum. ** Or any course in the department of Hispanic studies or the department of European and classical languages and cultures. If courses in MODL are used to fulfill the humanities requirement, they must be in a different language than taken in high school or, if in the same language, at the 200-level or higher. For example, if the student took Spanish in high school, then the student may not use span 101 or 102 to satisfy the humanities requirement.
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NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES
“Knowledge and appreciation of science as a significant human activity, rather than merely a listing of results or collection of data, is acquired only by engaging in the activities of science.” The following is a list of university-approved courses. BOLD courses also meet the International and Cultural Diversity (ICD)
requirement.
At least four (4) hours must be selected from the following: ASTR 111 Overview of Modern Astronomy
BIOL 101 Botany BIOL 107 Zoology
BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I BIOL 113/ 123 Introductory Biology/Introductory Biology Laboratory
CHEM 101/ 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry/Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab I
CHEM 103/ 113 Structure and Bonding/ Physical & Chemical Principles (lab)
CHEM 107/117 Gen. Chem. for Engineering/Gen. Chem. for Engineering Lab
GEOG 203/213 Planet Earth: Introduction to Earth Systems Science/Planet Earth Lab
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology
PHYS 201 College Physics PHYS 218 Mechanics
Remaining 4 hours to be selected from courses listed above or the following: ANTH 225 Biological Anthropology
ASTR 101/ 102 Basic Astronomy/ Observational Astronomy (lab)
ASTR 109/119 Big Bang and Black Holes/ Big Bang and Black Holes Lab
ATMO 201/ 202 Atmospheric Science/ Atmospheric Science Laboratory
BESC 201 Bio Environmental Sciences (3 credits; no corresponding lab)
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II
BIOL 225 Physical Anthropology
CHEM 102/ 112 Fundamentals of Chemistry II/Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab II CHEM 104/ 114 Chemistry of the Elements/ Qualitative Analysis (lab) CHEM 106/ 116 Molecular Science for Citizens/ Molecular Science for Cit. Lab CHEM 222/ 242 Elements of Organic & Biological Chem/Elem Organic Chem Lab ENGR 101 Energy: Resources, Utilization and Importance to Society ENTO 322 Insects and Human Society (3 credits; no corresponding lab)
ESSM 309 Forest Ecology (3 credits; no corresponding lab)
GENE 310 Principles of Heredity (3 credits; no corresponding lab) GEOG 205 Environmental Change
GEOL 106 Historical Geology
GEOL 307 Dinosaur World
GEOS 210 Climate Change
GEOS 410 Global Change (3 credits; no corresponding lab)
HORT 201/ 202 General Horticulture/ General Horticulture Laboratory
OCNG 251/ 252 Oceanography/ Oceanography Laboratory
PHYS 202 College Physics PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics
PHYS 219 Electricity
RENR 205/ 215 Fundamentals of Ecology/ Fundamentals of Ecology Laboratory
SCSC 105 World Food and Fiber Crops (3 credits; no corresponding lab)
SCSC 301 Soil Science SCSC 405 Soil Microbiology
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SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES “As the human social environment becomes more complex, it is increasingly important for individuals to understand the nature and function of their social, political and economic institutions.” The following is a list of university-approved courses. BOLD courses also meet the International and Cultural Diversity (ICD)
requirement.
AFST 317 Racial and Ethnic Relations. AFST 323 Sociology of African Americans AGEC 105 Introduction to Agricultural Economics AGEC 350 Environmental and Natural Resource Economics AGEC 429 Agricultural Policy AGEC 430 Macroeconomics of Agriculture AGEC 452 International Trade & Agriculture AGEC 453 International Agribusiness Marketing ALED 340 Survey of Leadership Theory ALED 400 Public Leadership Development ALED 440 Leading Change ANTH 201 Introduction to Anthropology ANTH 210 Social and Cultural Anthropology ANTH 225 Physical Anthropology ANTH 300 Cultural Change and Development ANTH 314 Agrarian Peasant Societies ANTH 403 Primitive Religion ANTH 404 Women and Culture ANTH 410 Anthropological Theory ANTH 439 Gender, Ethnicity and Class in Archaeological Research ARCH212 Social and Behavioral Factors in Design BIOL 225 Physical Anthropology COMM 315 Interpersonal Communication COMM 320 Organizational Communication COMM 325 Persuasion COMM 335 Intercultural Communications ECON (any course) ECON courses that also meet ICD requirements are: ECON 312, 319, 320, 324, 330 ENGL 209 Introduction to Linguistics ENGL 311 Sound Structure of Language ENGL 403 Language and Gender ENGR400 Public Leadership Development EPSY 320 Child Development EPSY 321 Adolescent Development. ( GEOG 201 Introduction to Human Geography GEOG 304 Economic Geography GEOG 306 Introduction to Urban Geography GEOG 311 Cultural Geography GEOG 330 Resources and the Environment GEOG 401 Political Geography GEOG 420 Geography of Terrorism GEOG 440 History and Nature of Geography HLTH 236 Race Ethnicity & Health HORT 335 Sociohorticulture INST 310 Understanding Special Populations INST 322 Educational Multicultural JOUR 102 American Mass Media JOUR 301 Mass Communication, Law and Society KINE 304 Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
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KINE 319 Sociology of Sport LBAR 204 Foundations of the Liberal Arts: Social Sciences LING 209 Introduction to Linguistics LING 311 Sound Structure of Language LING 402 Language & Society MGMT 475 Leadership Development. POLS (any course) POLS courses that also meet ICD requirements are: POLS 317, 322-324, 326, 328, 329, 331, 338, 365, 367, 424, 432, 462 PSYC (any course except 203, 204) PSYC 300 meets ICD requirement RELS 403 Anthropology of Religion SOCI (any course except 220, 420) SOCI courses that also meet ICD requirements are: SOCI 207, 316, 317, 321, 323-325, 329, 330, 340, 350, 403, 419, 423, 424 SPMT 336 Diversity in Sport Organizations SPMT 337 International Sport Business VTPB 221 Great Diseases of World WGST 207 Introduction to Gender and Society WGST 300 Psychology of Women WGST 310 Motherhood in Society WGST 316 Sociology of Gender WGST 317 Women in Politics WGST 332 Alternative Genders WGST 367 Women in Government in Comparative Perspective WGST 404 Women and Culture WGST 424 Women and Work in Society WGST 439 Gender, Ethnicity and Class in Archaeological Research WGST 462 Women and the Law WGST 463 Gender in Asia
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ELECTIVES
“Knowledge of our culture and its ideals makes possible both social integration and self- realization.” The following is a list of university-approved courses. BOLD courses also meet the International and Cultural
Diversity (ICD) requirement.
ANTH 324 Music in World Cultures ARCH 249 Survey of World Architecture History I ARCH 250 Survey of World Architecture History II ARCH 350 History & Theory of Modern Architecture ARCH 430 History of Ancient Architecture ARCH 434 The Role of Sculpture & Painting in Ancient Architecture ARCH 437 Great medieval Cathedrals ARTS 103 Design I ARTS 111 Drawing I ARTS 112 Drawing II ARTS 149 Art History Survey I ARTS 150 Art History Survey II ARTS 212 Life Drawing ARTS 305 Painting I ARTS 311 Black and White Photo ARTS 329 Texas Art History ARTS 330 The Arts of America ARTS 335 The Art & Architecture of Rome ARTS 349 The History of Modern Art ARTS 350 The Arts and Civilization
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ARTS 445 Byzantine Art & Architecture CARC 335 Field Studies in Interdisciplinary Design Theory CLAS 352 Greek and Roman Drama CLAS 415 The Ancient World in Film DCED 161 Visual and Performing Arts – Ballet II (2 credits) DCED 162 Ballet III DCED 168 Visual and Performing Arts – Jazz Dance III (2 credits) DCED 172 Visual and Performing Arts – Modern Dance II (2 credits) DCED 173 Modern Dance II ENDS 101 Design Process ENDS 115 Design Communication Foundations ENGL 212 Shakespeare ENGL 219 Literature and Other Arts ENGL 251 The Language of Film ENGL 312 Shakespeare ENGL 317 English Renaissance Drama ENGL 340 Twentieth Century Drama ENGL 351 Advanced Film ENGL 356 Literature & Film ENGL 385 Playwriting ENGL 412 Studies in Shakespeare EURO 405 European Cinema EURO 406 Propaganda and Dissidence EURO 432 Music in German Culture EURO 446 Russian Artistic Culture I: Beginnings to 1900 EURO 447 Russian Art Culture II FILM 251 Introduction to Film Analysis FILM 301 History of Film FILM 394 Studies in Film Genre FILM 406 Propaganda and Dissidence FILM 415 The Ancient World in Film FREN 425 French Film GERM 334 German Drama GERM 432 Music in German Culture GERM 435 German Film HISP 352 Hispanic Literature and Film HORT 203 Floral Design ITAL 455 Italian Cinema KINE 160-162 Visual and Performing Arts (1 credit each; not repeatable) KINE 166-173 Visual and Performing Arts (1 credit each; not repeatable) KINE 175 Gender Neutral Partnering (1 credit) KINE 311 Fundamental Rhythms and Dance LAND 240 History of Landscape Architecture MUSC 200 Topics in Music MUSC 201 Music and the Human Experience MUSC 280 Ensemble Performance – Symphonic Band (1 credit; repeatable) MUSC 302 Sonic Design MUSC 311 Music in Early Western Culture MUSC 312 Music in Modern Western Culture MUSC 315 Music in the 29th Century MUSC 319 Music in the United States
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ELECTIVES (CON’T)
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MUSC 321 The Symphony Orchestra & Its Music MUSC 324 Music in World Cultures PERF 301 Performance in World Cultures PHIL 330 Philosophy of Art PHIL 375 Philosophy of the Visual Media RUSS 446 Russian Art Culture I RUSS 447 Russian Art Culture II SPAN 410 Hispanic Film SPAN 413 Hispanic Culture through Art THAR 101 Introduction to Western Theater THAR 110 Acting I: Fundamentals THAR 155 History of Western Dress THAR 201 Introduction to World Theater THAR 210 Acting II: Characterization THAR 280 History of the Theater I THAR 281 History of the Theater II THAR 407 Oral Interpretation
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APPENDIX B: TEXAS COMMON COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM (TCCNS) LOOK UP SPECIFIC SCHOOLS, INCLUDING OUT-OF-STATE, ON THE TAMU COURSE EQUIVALENCY WEBSITE
This chart updates quarterly, view the most recent version at WWW.TCCNS.ORG
Texas A&M Course Course Name TCCNS Course
ACCT 229 Intro. Accounting ACCT 2301
ACCT 229 Intro. Accounting ACCT 2401
ACCT 230 Intro. Accounting ACCT 2302
ACCT 230 Intro. Accounting ACCT 2402
AGEC 105 Intro. to Agri. Econ. AGRI 2317
AGLS 101 Mod. Agri. Systems and Ren. Nat. Res. AGRI 1131
AGLS 101 Mod. Agri. Systems and Ren. Nat. Res. AGRI 1231
AGLS 201 Computer Applications in Agri. AGRI 1309
AGSM 201 Farm Tractors & Power Units AGRI 2301
ANSC 107 General Animal Science AGRI 1319
ANSC 107 & 108 General Animal Science AGRI 1419
ANTH 201 Intro. to Anthropology ANTH 2346
ANTH 202 Intro. to Archaeology ANTH 2302
ANTH 210 Social and Cultural Anthropology ANTH 2351
ARCH 249 Survey of Architectural History I ARCH 1301
ARCH 250 Survey of Architectural History II ARCH 1302
ARTS 103 Design I ARTS 1311
ARTS 111 Drawing I ARTS 1316
ARTS 112 Drawing II ARTS 1317
ARTS 149 Art History Survey I ARTS 1303
ARTS 150 Art History Survey II ARTS 1304
BIOL 101 Botany BIOL 1311 & 1111
BIOL 101 Botany BIOL 1411
BIOL 107 Zoology BIOL 1313 & 1113
BIOL 107 Zoology BIOL 1413
BIOL 111 Intro. Biology I BIOL 1406
BIOL 111 Intro. Biology I BIOL 1306 & 1106
BIOL 112 Intro. Biology II BIOL 1407
BIOL 112 Intro. Biology II BIOL 1307 & 1107
BIOL 206 Intro. Microbiology BIOL 2421
CHEM 101 Fund. Of Chemistry I CHEM 1311
CHEM 101 & 111 Fund. of Chemistry I CHEM 1411
CHEM 102 Fund. Of Chemistry II CHEM 1312
CHEM 102 & 112 Fund. of Chemistry II CHEM 1412
CHEM 106 Molecular Science for Citizens CHEM 1305
CHEM 106 & 116 Molecular Science for Citizens and Lab. CHEM 1405
CHEM 111 Fund. Of Chemistry I Lab CHEM 1111
CHEM 112 Fund. Of Chemistry II Lab CHEM 1112
CHEM 116 Molecular Science for Citizens Lab. CHEM 1105
CHEM 227 Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2323
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Texas A&M Course Course Name TCCNS Course
CHEM 227 & 237 Organic Chemistry I & Organic Chemistry Lab. CHEM2423
CHEM 228 Organic Chemistry II CHEM 2325
CHEM 228 & 238 Organic Chemistry II & Organic Chemistry Lab. CHEM 2425
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry I Lab. CHEM 2123
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry I Lab. CHEM 2223
CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry II Lab. CHEM 2125
CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry II Lab. CHEM 2225
CLAS 101 Beginning Classical Greek I GREE 1411 or 1511
CLAS 102 Beginning Classical Greek II GREE 1412 or 1512
CLAS 121 Beginning Latin I LATI 1411 or 1511
CLAS 122 Beginning Latin II LATI 1412 or 1512
CLAS 221 Intermediate Latin LATI 2311
COMM 101 Intro. to Speech Comm. SPCH 1311
COMM 203 Public Speaking SPCH 1315
COMM 243 Argumentation and Debate SPCH 2335
COMM 290 Speech Practicum SPCH 1144
COMM 290 Speech Practicum SPCH 1145
COMM 290 Speech Practicum SPCH 2144
COMM 290 Speech Practicum SPCH 2145
COSC 253 Const. Materials and Methods I ARCH 2312
CSCE 203 Intro. to Computing COSC 1317
CSCE 203 Intro. to Computing COSC 1417
CSCE 206 Structured Prog. in C BCIS 1420
CSCE 206 Structured Prog. in C COSC 1420
CPSC 210 Data Structures COSC 2315
CPSC 210 Data Structures COSC 2415
CSCE 211 Data Structures COSC 2315
CSCE 211 Data Structures COSC 2415
CVEN 201 Plane Surveying ENGR 1307 or 1407
DASC 202 Dairying AGRI 1311
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 2302
ECON 203 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 2301
ENDS 101 Design Process ARCH 1311
ENDS 105 Design Foundations I ARCH 1403
ENDS 106 Design Foundations II ARCH 1404
ENDS 115 Design Communication Foundations ARCH 1307 or 1407
ENDS 116 Design Communication Foundations II ARCH 1308 or 1408
ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric ENGL 1301
ENGL 203 Intro. to Literature ENGL 1302
ENGL 210 Scientific and Technical Writing ENGL 2311
ENGL 221 World Literature ENGL 2332
ENGL 222 World Literature ENGL 2333
ENGL 227 American Lit.: Colonial to Amer. Renaissance ENGL 2327
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Texas A&M Course
Course
Course Name TCCNS Course
ENGL 228 American Literature: Civil War to Present ENGL 2328
ENGL 231 Survey of English Lit. I ENGL 2322
ENGL 232 Survey of English Lit. II ENGL 2323
ENGL 235 Intro. to Creative Writing: Prose ENGL 2307
FINC 201 Personal Finance BUSI 1307
FREN 101 Beginning French I FREN 1411
FREN 102 Beginning French II FREN 1412
FREN 201 Intermediate French I FREN 2311
FREN 202 Intermediate French II FREN 2312
FSTC 201 Food Science AGRI 1329
GEOG 201 Intro. to Human Geography GEOG 1302
GEOG 202 Geography of Global Village GEOG 1303
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology GEOL 1303 & 1103
GEOL 101 Principles of Geology GEOL 1403
GEOL 106 Historical Geology GEOL 1304 & 1104
GEOL 106 Historical Geology GEOL 1404
GERM 101 Beginning German I GERM 1411 or 1511
GERM 102 Beginning German II GERM 1412 or 1512
GERM 201 Intermediate German I GERM 2311
GERM 202 Intermediate German II GERM 2312
HIST 101 Western Civ. to 1660 HIST 2311
HIST 102 Western Civ. since 1660 HIST 2312
HIST 103 World History to 1500 HIST 2321
HIST 104 World History since 1500 HIST 2322
HIST 105 History of the U.S. HIST 1301
HIST 106 History of the U.S. HIST 1302
HIST 213 History of England HIST 2313
HIST 214 History of England HIST 2314
HIST 226 History of Texas HIST 2301
HLTH 216 First Aid PHED 1206
HLTH 216 First Aid PHED 1306
HLTH 231 Healthy Lifestyles PHED 1304
HORT 201 General Horticulture AGRI 1315
HORT 201 General Horticulture AGRI 1415
HORT 201 General Horticulture HORT 1301
HORT 201 General Horticulture HORT 1401
ITAL 101 Beginning Italian I ITAL 1411 or 1511
ITAL 102 Beginning Italian II ITAL 1412 or 1512
ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian I ITAL 2311
ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian II ITAL 2312
JAPN 101 Beginning Japanese I JAPN 1411 or 1511
JAPN 102 Beginning Japanese II JAPN 1412 or 1512
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Texas A&M Course
Course
Course Name TCCNS Course
JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I JAPN 2311
JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II JAPN 2312
JOUR 102 American Mass Media COMM 1307
JOUR 203 Media Writing I COMM 2311
KINE 198 Health & Fitness Activity PHED 1164
KINE 198 Health & Fitness Activity PHED 1238
KINE 199 Required Physical Activity (any activity course) PHED any 1hr activity
KINE 213 Foundations of Kinesiology PHED 1301
MATH 141 Business Math. I MATH 1324
MATH 142 Business Math. II MATH 1325
MATH 150 Functions, Trig and Linear Systems MATH 2412
MATH 151 Engineering Math. I MATH 2413 or 2513
MATH 152 Engineering Math. II MATH 2414
MATH 251 Engineering Math. III MATH 2316
MATH 253 Engineering Math. III MATH 2415
MGMT 105 Intro. to Business BUSI 1301
MGMT 212 Business Law BUSI 2301
MUSC 102 Fundamentals of Music MUSI 1301
MUSC 201 Music and the Human Exp. MUSI 1306
MUSC 250 Individual Performance— Piano I MUSI 1181
MUSC 250 Individual Performance— Piano I MUSI 1182
MUSC 250 Individual Performance— Piano I MUSI 2181
MUSC 250 Individual Performance— Piano I MUSI 2182
NUTR 202 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition BIOL 1322
NUTR 202 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition HECO 1322
PHIL 111 Contemporary Moral Issues PHIL 2306
PHIL 240 Introduction to Logic PHIL 2303
PHIL 251 Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 1301
PHYS 201 College Physics PHYS 1301 & 1101
PHYS 201 College Physics PHYS 1401
PHYS 202 College Physics PHYS 1302 & 1102
PHYS 202 College Physics PHYS 1402
PHYS 218 Mechanics PHYS 2325 & 2125
PHYS 218 Mechanics PHYS 2425
PHYS 219 Electricity PHYS 2326 & 2126
PHYS 219 Electricity PHYS 2426
POLS 206 American Natl. Govt. GOVT 2305
POLS 207 State and Local Govt. GOVT 2306
POSC 201 General Avian Science AGRI 1327
PSYC 107 Intro. to Psychology PSYC 2301
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Texas A&M Course
Course
Course Name TCCNS Course
RPTS 201 Foundations of Recreation and Parks PHED 1336
RUSS 101 Beginning Russian I RUSS 1411 or 1511
RUSS 102 Beginning Russian II RUSS 1412 or 1512
RUSS 201 Intermediate Russian I RUSS 2311
RUSS 202 Intermediate Russian II RUSS 2312
SCSC 105 World Food and Fiber Crops AGRI 1307
SCSC 105 World Food and Fiber Crops AGRI 1407
SOCI 205 Intro. to Sociology SOCI 1301
SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I SPAN 1411 or 1511
SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II SPAN 1412 or 1512
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I SPAN 2311
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II SPAN 2312
STAT 201 Elementary Statistical l Inference MATH 1342
STAT 201 Elementary Statistical Inference MATH 1442
THAR 101 Intro. to Western Theatre DRAM 1310
THAR 110 Acting I: Fundamentals DRAM 1351
THAR 115 Voice and Articulation SPCH 1342
THAR 135 Technical Theatre DRAM 1330
THAR 210 Acting II: Characterization DRAM 1352
THAR 250 Theatrical Makeup DRAM 1341
THAR 255 Costume Construction DRAM 1342
THAR 280 History of the Theatre I DRAM 2361
THAR 281 History of the Theatre II DRAM 2362
THAR 290 Theatre Practicum DRAM 1120
THAR 290 Theatre Practicum DRAM 1121
THAR 290 Theatre Practicum DRAM 1220
THAR 290 Theatre Practicum DRAM 1221
THAR 290 Theatre Practicum DRAM 1320
THAR 290 Theatre Practicum DRAM 1321
THAR 290 Theatre Practicum DRAM 2120
THAR 290 Theatre Practicum DRAM 2121
THAR 290 Theatre Practicum DRAM 2220
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APPENDIX C: ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM (AP)
Examinations offered by the AP Program are administered during late spring by high schools. Students
usually take the examinations after completing Advanced Placement courses, although experience in an AP
course is not required. Interested students should contact their high school counselors for information
concerning registration and test sites. High school students and currently enrolled students should have the
College Board forward their scores to Measurement and Research Services, institution code: 6003.
Advanced Placement source of entering freshmen are generally received in late July. See page 4, note 16
for instruction on how to accept or deny the credit earned via AP tests.
The following list includes all AP examinations currently accepted for credit.
AP Examination Minimum Score
Required Texas A&M Course(s) Credit Hours
Art History 4 ARTS 149, 150 6
Biology 4 BIOL 111, 112 8
Calculus AB 4* MATH 151 4
Calculus BC 3*
4*
MATH 151
MATH 151, 152
4
8
Chemistry 3
4
CHEM 101
CHEM 101, 102, 111, 112
4
8
Chinese Language and Culture 3 CHIN 101, 102 8
4 CHIN 101, 102, 201, 202 14
Comparative Governments 4 POLS 329 3
Computer Science A 4 CSCE 110 4
Computer Science AB 4 CSEC 110 4
Economics: Macroeconomics 4 ECON 203 3
Economics: Microeconomics 4 ECON 202 3
English Lang. and Comp. 3
4
ENGL 104
ENGL 104, 241
3
6
English Lit. and Comp. 3
4
ENGL 104
ENGL 104, 203
3
6
Environmental Science 3 GEOS 105 3
European History 4 HIST 102 3
French Language and Culture 3
4
FREN 101, 102
FREN 101, 102, 201, 202
8
14
German Language 3
4
GERM 101, 102
GERM 101, 102, 201, 202
8
14
Human Geography 3 GEOL 201 3
Italian Language 3
4
ITAL 101, 102
ITAL 101, 102, 201, 202
8
14
Latin: Literature/Vergil 3
4
CLAS 121, 122
CLAS 121, 122, 221, 222
8
14
Music Theory 4 MUSC 102 3
Physics B 3** PHYS 201, 202 8
Physics C: Mechanics 3** PHYS 201 or 218 4
Physics C: Elect. And Magnetism
3** PHYS 202, 208, 219 4
Psychology 3 PSYC 107 3
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AP Examination
Minimum Score Required
Texas A&M Course(s)
Credit Hours
Spanish Language 3
4
SPAN 101, 102
SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202
8
14
Spanish Literature 3
5
SPAN 202
SPAN 202, 320
3
6
Statistics 3 STAT 301, 302 or 303 3
Studio Art: Drawing 4 ARTS 103, 111 6
Studio Art: 2-D 4 ARTS 103, 111, 112 9
U.S. Government and Politics 3 POLS 206 3
U.S. History 4 HIST 105, 106 6
Visual Arts 5 ARTS 103 3
World History 4 HIST 104 3
*Credit in MATH 151 may be substituted for MATH 142 or 171. Credit in MATH 152 may be substituted for credit in MATH 172.
**Credit in physics is based on the curriculum of a student’s intended major.
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HANDY PHONE NUMBERS & WEB SITES
Phone Department/Office Web Site
(Area Code 979)
845-1144 Office of Student Service http://www.arch.tamu.../student-services/
845-1221 College of Architecture www.arch.tamu.edu
845-1015 Department of Architecture http://dept.arch.tamu.edu/
845-1017 Department of Construction Science http://cosc.arch.tamu.edu/
845-1019 Dept. Landscape Arch & Urban Planning http://laup.arch.tamu.edu/
845-3465 Department of Visualization http://viz.arch.tamu.edu
University Studies Degree http://www.arch.tamu.../university-st
845-1060 Admissions Counseling http://admissions.tamu.edu/
845-1050 Aggie Ring http://www.aggienetwork.com/ring/
458-4900 Academic Success Center http://us.tamu.edu
845-8681 Texas A&M University (MSC) Bookstore http://tamu.bncollege.com/
845-5139 Career Center http://careercenter.tamu.edu/
845-1089 Degree Audit http://registrar.tamu.edu/
845-1637 Disability Services http://disability.tamu.edu/
845-0532 Data & Research Services (DARS) http://dars.tamu.edu/
847-8938 Professional School Advising (OPSA) http://opsa.tamu.edu/
845-1031 Registrar http://registrar.tamu.edu/
845-7117 Registration http://registrar.tamu.edu/
845-3236 Scholarships & Financial Aid http://financialaid.tamu.edu/
847-3337 Student Business Services (SBS) http://finance.tamu.edu/sbs/
845-4427 Student Counseling Services (SCS) http://scs.tamu.edu/
458-8316 Student Health Services http://shs.tamu.edu/
845-2724 Peer Academic Services (PAS) http://slc.tamu.edu/
845-3211 Student Locator – Directory http://tamu.edu/
845-3111 Student Rules – Information http://student-rules.tamu.edu/
845-0544 Study Abroad http://studyabroad.tamu.edu/
845-2724 Texas Success Initiative (TSI) http://newaggie.tamu.edu/
862-7275 Transportation Services – Parking http://transport.tamu.edu/
845-1060 Transfer Admissions http://admissions.tamu.edu
TAMU Transfer Course Equivalency https://compass-ssb...TransEquivMain
Texas Common Course Numbering System http://www.tccns.org/
845-1957 University Honors Program http://honors.tamu.edu
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