Bachelor of Science in Building Sciences Curriculum (2017-2021)
Bachelor of Science in Building Sciences
Curriculum Template (2017-2021)
The ARCH program is mandatory for all RPI undergraduates who enter in the fall 2017 and afterward. BS students must participate in the summer after their 4th semester or the accumulation of 32-65 credits.
The Building Science program concentration requires four four-credit-hour courses (or equivalent) that are approved by the director of the Building Sciences program. The purpose of the concentration is to develop specialized knowledge in an area of relevance to the construction of the built environment. Concentrations will be determined and approved by the Director.
FIRST YEAR
Fall [Semester 01]
ARCH 2150 – The Ethos of Architecture. Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 2160 – Architectural Media. Credit Hours: 2
ARCH 2510 – Materials and Design. Credit Hours: 2
ARCH 2520 – Digital Constructs 1. Credit Hours: 2
ARCH 2800 – Architectural Design Studio 1. Credit Hours: 5
MATH 1500 – Calculus for Architecture, Management, and HASS. Credit Hours: 4
Semester Credits Hours: 18
Spring [Semester 02]
ARCH 2370 – Energy, Comfort, and Ecology. Credit Hours: 2
ARCH 2850 – Building Performance Studio 1. Credit Hours: 5
ARCH 4090 – Architectural Case Studies. Credit Hours: 2
PHYS 1050 – General Physics. Credit Hours: 4
HASS Elective Inquiry Course [communication Intensive] . Credit Hours: 4
Semester Credits Hours: 17
SECOND YEAR
Fall [Semester 03]
Concentration 1. Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 2330 – Structures 1. Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 2350 – Construction Systems. Credit Hours: 2
ARCH 2860 – Building Performance Studio. Credit Hours: 5
ARCH 4560 – Materials and Enclosures. Credit Hours: 2
Semester Credits Hours: 15
Spring [Semester 04]
Concentration 2. Credit Hours: 4
MATH 1520 – Mathematical Methods in Management and Economics. Credit Hours: 4
ARCH 2360 – Environmental and Ecological Systems. Credit Hours: 4
ARCH 4550 – Professional Practice 2. Credit Hours: 2
ARCH 4740 – Building Systems and Environment. Credit Hours: 4
Total Semester Credits: 18
THIRD YEAR
Summer [Semester 05]
Science Core Elective. Credit Hours: 4
Free Elective. Credit Hours: 4
HASS Core Elective. Credit Hours: 4
HASS Core Elective. Credit Hours: 4
Semester Credits Hours: 16
Fall [Semester 06]
Concentration 3. Credit Hours: 4
Professional Elective. Credit Hours: 2
Science Core Elective. Credit Hours: 4
ARCH 4330 – Structures 2. Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 4510 – Construction Industry Seminar 1. Credit Hours: 2
Semester Credits Hours: 15
SPRING AWAY [NO OPTION FOR FALL AWAY]
FOURTH YEAR
Fall [Semester 07]
Concentration 4. Credit Hours: 4
Free Elective. Credit Hours: 4
HASS Core Elective. Credit Hours: 4
HASS Core Elective. Credit Hours: 4
Semester Credits Hours: 16
Spring [Semester 08]
Free Elective. Credit Hours: 4
HASS Core Elective. Credit Hours: 4
ARCH 4520 – Construction Industry Seminar 2. Credit Hours: 2
ARCH 4530 – Building Sciences Capstone. Credit Hours: 5
Semester Credits Hours: 15
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Footnotes:
- ARCH 2330 Structures 1 is required for Fall Third or Fall Fourth year on campus.
- ARCH 4510 Construction Industry Seminar 1 required for Fall Third or Fourth year on campus.
- The All Institute Arch requirements must be fulfilled with a grade of ‘S’ in order to graduate.
- Students granted an ARCH exception or exemption must provide a report to the Arch office documenting their activities and receive a “S” in order to graduate.
THE DEGREE REQUIRES 130 CREDIT HOURS.
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