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Pre-Architecture (ARCH-AA)Architecture

PROGRAM GOAL: This program is designed to prepare students for entry into the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies degree program at Florida A & M University.

The Pre-Architecture program introduces the student to the forms, history, and functions of architecture as well as the studio skills relevant to its practice.

The program is designed to provide a background for undergraduate students who plan to continue architectural studies at the graduate level, as well as for those interested in the study of architecture as part of a liberal or technical education.

The program is also designed to prepare students for entry into the Professional Bachelor of Science in Architecture Degree program at Florida A & M University in Tallahassee.

 

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES CH
+* ENC 1101 English Compositions I 3
+* ENC 1102 English Composition II 3
+* MAC 1140 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3
+* MAC 2311 Calculus I 4
  EUH 1000 or 1001 Western Civilization 3
  PSY 2012 or SYG 2000 Psychology/Sociology 3
  POS 2041 American National Government 3
+ ARH 2000 Understanding Visual Art 3
  (Meets Humanities I requirement)
+ ARH 2050 Art History I 3
+* ENL 2012 English Literature 3
  (Meets Humanities III requirement)
 
For the following courses, students have several options to meet the needed requirement. See appropriate sections for the potential courses.
+ Biology 3
+* Humanities II 3
 
MAJOR COURSES
  ART 1300C Drawing I 3
+ ART 1201C Design I 3
+ ART 1203C Design II 3
+ TAR 1120 Architectural Drafting & Lab 4
+ TAR 2154 Commercial Arch Design & Lab 4
+ ETG 2530 Strength of Materials 3
+ ETG 2502 Statics 3
  BCN 1230 Materials and Methods 3
+ PHY 2053 College Physics & Lab 4
 
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 67
 
NOTE: Students must enroll in summer term at FAMU prior to their junior year.
 
* Minimum grade of "C" required.
+ Prerequisites required.