Architectural Studies Minor

Minor Requirements:

The minor requires 15 credits of course work chosen from the following list, with no more than two 100-level courses.

Core Courses:

*Topic courses are only accepted towards this minor when the specific subject matter relates to architecture and/or urbanism.

ARTH 153 - Introduction to Art History: Pyramids to Cathedrals Credit(s): 3
ARTH 154 - Introduction to Art History: Renaissance to Modern Credit(s): 3
ARTH 156 - Rome: From Caesar to Fellini Credit(s): 3
ARTH 162 - History of Architecture Credit(s): 3
ARTH 163 - Architecture in Global Contexts Credit(s): 3
ARTH 164 - World Architecture Credit(s): 3
ARTH 198 - Studies in World Art and Architecture Credit(s): 3
ARTH 204 - Architecture and Power in Africa Credit(s): 3
ARTH 206 - Introduction to Art and Architecture in Africa Credit(s): 3
ARTH 208 - Greek and Roman Art Credit(s): 3
ARTH 233 - Art and Architecture in China Credit(s): 3
ARTH 238 - Islamic Arch of Africa:Cairo to Timbuktu Credit(s): 3
ARTH 244 - American Architecture Credit(s): 3
ARTH 246 - No Reservations: Native North American Art Credit(s): 3
ARTH 298 - Global Modernism Credit(s): 3
ARTH 299 - Modern Architecture Credit(s): 3
ARTH 314 - Seminar: Shops and Shopping Credit(s): 3
ARTH 321 - Great Cities of the World Credit(s): 3
ARTH 323 - World Heritage Sites: Art, Architecture, Material Culture Credit(s): 3
ARTH 332 - Art and Archaeology of Asia Credit(s): 3
ARTH 333 - Art of Asia in the Age of Exploration Credit(s): 3
ARTH 334 - Cairo: Architecture and Revolution Credit(s): 3
ARTH 335 - Ancient Egypt and Nubia Credit(s): 3
ARTH 380 - Art and Environmental Justice Credit(s): 3
ARTH 402 - Undergraduate Seminar in the History of Art Credit(s): 1-4
ARTH 413 - Seminar in Renaissance Art & Architecture Credit(s): 3
ARTH 414 - Seminar in Italian Renaissance Architecture Credit(s): 3
ARTH 421 - Seminar in Nineteenth Century Art Credit(s): 3
ARTH 429 - Seminar in Modern Architecture Credit(s): 3-12
ARTH 431 - Seminar in American Architecture Credit(s): 3-12
ARTH 433 - Seminar in Orientalism and Postcolonial Art History Credit(s): 3
ARTH 445 - Seminar in East Asian Art and Architecture Credit(s): 3
ARTH 456 - Seminar in Contemporary Architecture Credit(s): 3

Interdisciplinary Perspectives:

The Department of Art History recognizes the significant value of interdisciplinary perspectives in studying architecture and urbanism. Students may substitute for two of the five ARTH courses with two of three-credit courses from courses on the following list:

CIEG 161 - Introduction to Civil Engineering Design Credit(s): 3
CIEG 191 - Introduction to Construction Engineering and Management Credit(s): 3
CIEG 291 - CAD and BIM in Construction Credit(s): 3
CIEG 301 - Structural Analysis and Design Credit(s): 4
CIEG 331 - Environmental Engineering Credit(s): 3
CIEG 351 - Transportation Engineering Credit(s): 3
CIEG 393 - Construction Means and Methods Credit(s): 3
CIEG 396 - Structural Analysis and Design Credit(s): 4
CIEG 402 - Introduction to Sustainability Principles in Civil Engineering Credit(s): 3
CIEG 459 - Optimization in Design and Construction Credit(s): 3
LARC 103 - Representation 1: Landscape Drawing Credit(s): 3
LARC 150 - Representation 2: CAD for Site Design Credit(s): 3
LARC 202 - History of Landscape Architecture: Pre-History to Early 20th Century Credit(s): 3
LARC 232 - History of Landscape Architecture: mid-19th Century to Present Credit(s): 3
LARC 250 - Studio 2: Design Process Credit(s): 4
LARC 302 - Topics: World Literatures and Cultures Credit(s): 3
LARC 330 - The Built Environment Credit(s): 3
MEEG 102 - Mechanical Engineering Computer-Aided Design Credit(s): 3
MEEG 210 - Statics Credit(s): 3
MEEG 241 - Thermodynamics Credit(s): 3

Note:

Alternatively, students who officially register for a three credit internship course (either ARTH 264 or ARTH 464 or another internship courses officially offered by UD) may petition to have credits from the internship course fulfill one-three credit course, provided that the internship is related to the subject of architecture or urbanism. These electives must be formally approved by and submitted to the Departmental Chair or the Departmental Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Architectural Studies Minor

Minor Requirements:

Core Courses:

Interdisciplinary Perspectives:

Note:

Credits to Total a Minimum of 15

Last Revised for 2022-2023 Academic Year