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2007-2009 Architecture Curriculum Flowchart (.pdf)
For assistance with using the Curriculum Flowchart, please contact the Architecture department.
Major & Support Courses
It is important to understand the sequential nature of the Architecture curriculum. Many courses are delivered as a series (i.e., ARCH 121, 122, 123). Each course in such a series is offered only once a year and is the prerequisite to the next course. These series are arranged to be taken in one academic year. Students who do not follow the recommended schedule of courses may find that it takes them longer to complete the program.
If you have difficulty registering for any major or support course, contact the Architecture Department right away for advice and assistance. If all design studios are full, go to the Current Students page and fill out the Design Course Request Form.
EDES 101 Introduction to Architecture & Environmental Design (1)
Every freshmen student should be enrolled in EDES 101 Fall quarter.
Arch 121, 122, 123 Design & Drawing (3 each)
Every freshmen student should be enrolled in ARCH 121 Fall quarter. It is the beginning course in the first year design and drawing studio program sequence. You should enroll in ARCH 122 winter quarter and ARCH 123 spring quarter.
Refer to the Prospective Students page for information about computer and drawing equipment requirements.
ARCH 160 Digital Tools for Architecture (4)
ARCH 160 is offered every quarter and should be taken as soon as possible during the first year. It introduces page layout (InDesign), image editing (Photoshop), and 3D modeling (form-Z) concepts and skills.
Refer to the Prospective Students page for information about computer requirements.
ARCH 105 Architectural Practice 1 (1)
ARCH 105 is offered every quarter and should be taken as soon as possible during your first year. ARCH 105 teaches shop safety and provides a design/build experience.
Math 141 Calculus I & Math 182 Calculus for Architecture & CM Students (4 each)
The two required math courses should be completed during your first year. It is important to enroll in MATH 141 fall quarter. Note that MATH 142 may be taken in place of MATH 182 to meet the second math requirement.
Physics 121, 122 General Physics (4 each)
It is desirable for you to complete both physics courses during your first year. Physics 121 is a prerequisite for the second year structures courses and Physics 122 is required for ARCH 207. Note that PHYS 141 & 132 can be taken in place of PHYS 121 & 122.
General Education & Breadth (GE&B) (4 each)
ENGL 134 should be taken as soon as possible in your first year.
COMS 101 or 102 (Speech) may be taken if you cannot enroll in ENGL 134 or have received AP credit for English.
Take other GE&B courses as necessary to complete your schedule and graduation requirements.