Architecture Major, Bachelor of Architecture - Traditional Track

Campus

Knoxville

uTrack Requirements

Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Term 1

• ³ Non-Architecture Elective 3 Credit Hours

• ARCH 121 - Representation I: Visual Logic and Perception 2 Credit Hours
• ¹  ARCH 171 - Design I: Spatial Order I 3 Credit Hours
• ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hours * (or equivalent)

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• Select one course:

• ARCH 101 - Introduction to Architecture 3 Credit Hours
• ARCH 107 - Honors: Introduction to Architecture 3 Credit Hours

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• ² Select one course:

• MATH 113 - Mathematical Reasoning 3 Credit Hours *
• MATH 125 - Basic Calculus 3 Credit Hours *

Term 2

• ⁴ Oral Communication (OC)  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• ARCH 102 - Visual Design Theory 2 Credit Hours
• ARCH 122 - Representation II: Intention and Communication 2 Credit Hours
• ¹  ARCH 172 - Design II: Spatial Order II 4 Credit Hours
• ENGL 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit Hours * (or equivalent)
• PHYS 161 - Elements of Physics for Architects and Interior Design Students 3 Credit Hours *

Term 3

• ⁵ Unrestricted Elective 2 Credit Hours

• ARCH 221 - Representation III: Digital Workflow 2 Credit Hours
• ARCH 261 - Tectonics and Stereotomics 2 Credit Hours
• ARCH 262 - Climatic and Daylight Design 2 Credit Hours
• ¹  ARCH 271 - Design III: Territory I 6 Credit Hours

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• Select one course:

• ARCH 211 - History and Theory of Architecture I 3 Credit Hours *
• ARCH 217 - Honors: History and Theory of Architecture I 3 Credit Hours *

Term 4

• ⁴ Written Communication (WC)  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• ARCH 263 - Design Implementation I: Principles 2 Credit Hours
• ARCH 264 - Design Implementation II: Assemblies 2 Credit Hours
• ¹  ARCH 272 - Design IV: Territory II 6 Credit Hours

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• Select one course:

• ARCH 212 - History and Theory of Architecture II 3 Credit Hours *
• ARCH 218 - Honors: History and Theory of Architecture II 3 Credit Hours *

Term 5

• ⁵ Unrestricted Elective 2 Credit Hours

• ARCH 321 - Representation IV: Information Modeling 2 Credit Hours
• ARCH 361 - Design Research in Technology 2 Credit Hours
• ARCH 362 - Schematic Design Technology 2 Credit Hours
• ¹  ARCH 373 - Design V: Applied Research 6 Credit Hours *

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• Select one course:

• ARCH 213 - Modern Architecture: Histories and Theories 3 Credit Hours
• ARCH 227 - Honors: Modern Architecture Histories and Theories 3 Credit Hours

Term 6

• ⁴ Global Citizenship - United States (GCUS)  Elective 3 Credit Hours*

• ARCH 363 - Design Implementation III: Systems 2 Credit Hours
• ARCH 364 - Performative Design I: Passive Systems Design 2 Credit Hours
• ARCH 365 - Performative Design II: Active and Hybrid Systems Design 2 Credit Hours
• ¹  ARCH 374 - Design VI: Systems and Atmospheres 6 Credit Hours *

Term 7

• ⁶ Professional Elective 3 Credit Hours
• ⁴ Social Sciences (SS)  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• ARCH 461 - Design Development Integrations 3 Credit Hours *
• ¹  ARCH 471 - Design VII: Integrations 6 Credit Hours *

Term 8

• ³ Non-Architecture Elective 3 Credit Hours
• ⁶ Professional Elective 3 Credit Hours
• ⁵ Unrestricted Electives 6 Credit Hours

• ^1,7  ARCH 472 - Design VIII: Cultural Immersion 6 Credit Hours

Term 9

• ⁴ Natural Sciences (NS)  Elective w/Lab 4 Credit Hours *
• ⁶ Professional Elective 3 Credit Hours
• ⁴ Engaged Inquiries (EI)  Elective 3 Credit Hours * with non-ARCH prefix

• ¹ Select one course:

• ARCH 474 - Advanced Architectural Design: Landscape Architecture I 6 Credit Hours
• ARCH 496 - Design IX: Provocations 6 Credit Hours
• ARCH 496S - Design IX: Provocations – Collaborative Engagement 6 Credit Hours

Term 10

• ³ Non-Architecture Elective 3 Credit Hours
• ⁶ Professional Elective 3 Credit Hours

• ARCH 462 - Professional Practice 3 Credit Hours

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• ¹ Select one course:

• ARCH 475 - Advanced Architectural Design: Landscape Architecture II 6 Credit Hours
• ARCH 497 - Independent Study – Advanced Architectural Design Studio 6 Credit Hours
• ARCH 498R - Design X: Consequences – Self-Directed Diploma Studio 6 Credit Hours
• ARCH 499 - Design X: Consequences – Diploma Studio 6 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours 163

Footnotes

1. Students are not allowed to enroll simultaneously in two of these design courses.
2. Students are exempt from MATH 125 * with a score of 3 or higher on Calculus AB or Calculus BC AP exam.
3. Chosen from any courses outside architecture, interior architecture, and landscape architecture not already required for the major.
4. Chosen from the Volunteer Core  list.
5. Any course not already required for the major.
6. Chosen from any 300-599 architecture course, any 500-599 landscape architecture course, or any 300-499 interior architecture, graphic design, or industrial design course.
7. Students are required to participate in a school-approved study abroad or off-campus semester of study, minimum 12 credit hours including a 6 credit hour design studio. Study will typically occur in the fall or spring of fourth-year, the fall of fifth-year, or the summers after the third or fourth years of study.

* Meets Volunteer Core  Requirement.