UNIVERSITY OF
11 19 Main Adnllnistration Building
College Park, Maryland 20742-5031
301.405.5252 T E L 301.405.8195 F A X
UYLAND
OFFICE O F T H E SENIORVICE PRESIDENT
F O R ACADEMIC AFFAIRS A N D PROVOST
March 3,2006
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Garth Rockcastle
Dean, School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
FROM:
Phyllis Peres
Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs
SUBJECT:
Proposal to modify the curriculum in the B.S. in Architecture
(PCC log no. 05047)
At its meeting today, the Senate Committee on Programs, Curricula, and Courses
approved your proposal to modify the curriculum of the B.S. in Architecture. A copy of the
approved proposal is enclosed.
The changes are effective in Fall 2006. The College should ensure that the new
requirements are fully described in the Undergraduate Catalog and in all relevant descriptive
materials, and that all advisors are informed.
/CUT
Enclosure
cc:
James Baeder, Chair, Senate PCC
Sarah Bauder, Student Financial Aid
Mary Giles, University Senate
Barbara Hope, Data Administration
Anne Turkos, Archives
Linda Yokoi, Records & Registrations
Kathy McAdams, Undergraduate Studies
Stephen Sachs, School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
PROGRAMICURRICULUM PROPOSAL
r
DIRECTIONS:
I3 Provide one form with original approval signatures in lines 1 - 4 for each proposed action. Keep this form to one page in length.
I3 Early consultation with the Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Planning & Programs is strongly recommended if there are
questions or concerns, particularly with new programs.
I3 Please submit the signed form to Claudia Rector, Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs, 11 19 Main
Administration Building, Campus.
I3 Please email the rest of the proposal as an MSWord attachment to pcc-submissionslq~~~nd~cd~~.
PCC LOG NO.
DATE SUBMITTED: February 8,2006
0500'
COLLEGE/SCHOOL: School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation
DEPARTMENTIPROGRAM: Architecture (B. S. in Architecture)
PROPOSED ACTION (A separate form for each) ADD
DELETE
CHANGE-XX-
DESCRIPTION (Provide a succinct account of the proposed action. Details should be provided in an
attachment. Provide old and new sample programs for curriculum changes.)
The proposed change modifies the four-course architectural history sequence in the B.S. in Architecture
degree. Under the old requirements, students took two required courses (ARCH 220 and 221) and two
architectural history electives. The new sequence includes three required courses (ARCH 225,226, and
227) and one architectural history elective.
JUSTIFICATION/REASONS/RESOURCES(Briefly explain the reason for the proposed action. Identzjj the
source of new resources that may be required. Details should beprovided in an attachment.)
This change allows non-western material to be more thoroughly covered and integrated across the course
required history curricula, and allows students to make a focused selection of an advanced history
elective using the foundational material of the three course history series as a resource. In that the total
number of courses to be taught will not change, required faculty resources will not change. There will be
graduate assistantship support provided for the three courses.
...............................................................................
...............................................................................
APPROVAL SIGNATURES
DATE
1. Department Committ
2. Department Chair
3. College/School PCC
4. Dean
6
-
-
h
5. Dean of the Graduate School (if required)
k
6. Chair, Senate PCC
/
7. Chair of Senate
v
8. Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
~
h
-
3)3
/ d ~
I
.
n
3/
J/G
6
VPAAP 8-05
School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation
Architecture (B. S. in Architecture) – Curriculum Change
New courses
The new courses have been approved by VPAC in January 2006.
ARCH 225 – History of World Architecture I (3)
ARCH 226 – History of World Architecture II (3)
ARCH 227 – History of World Architecture III (3)
Deleted Courses
ARCH 220 – History of Architecture I (3)
ARCH 221 – History of Architecture II (3)
Letters from any department(s) whose courses will be required or otherwise impacted
Not applicable
Students enrolled in the program prior to the effective date of any curriculum
Students currently in the program will be allowed to take the new courses ARCH 225 and 226 as
equivalents as ARCH 220 and 221.
Admission Review to University of Maryland
Admission Review to University of Maryland
3
220CDS/CFSCalculus I
3
ENGL
101 CFS Introduction to Writing
3
CORE
XXXX
xxx CDS CORE Requirement
xxx
University Elective
3
3
UNIV
100
1
PHYS
121 CDS Fundamentals of Physics I
4
ARCH
242
3
CORE
XXXX
xxx CDS CORE Requirement
xxx
University Elective
ARCH
220
CORE
xxx CDS CORE Science Requirement*
3
CORE
CORE
xxx CDS CORE Requirement
xxx CDS CORE Requirement
3
3
XXXX
xxx
3
Drawing I
16
3
3
13
History of Architecture I
University Elective
3
15
CORE
XXXX
xxx CDS Core Requirement
xxx
University Elective
3
3
400
410
ARCH
ENGL
xxx
Architectural History Elective (A)
39X CFS CORE Professional Writing
12
Studio I
Technology I
56
6
4
FALL
SEMESTER 5
ARCH
ARCH
3
SPRING
SEMESTER 4
3
3
3
401
Studio II
6
ARCH
411
Technology II
4
XXXX
CORE
xxx
Directed Elective
xxx CAS CORE Advanced Studies Elective
ARCH
ARCH
403
Studio IV
6
ARCH
413
Technology IV
4
ARCH
XXXX
xxx
xxx
Architectural History Elective (B)
Directed Elective
3
3
3
3
16
403
Studio III
6
ARCH
412
Technology III
4
XXXX
CORE
xxx
Directed Elective
xxx CAS CORE Advanced Studies Elective
3
3
16
16
UPPER DIVISION (FOUNDATION STUDIOS)
SEMESTER 6
ARCH
SEMESTER 7
16
SPRING
SEMESTER 6
xxx CDS Core Requirement
FALL
SEMESTER 7
221
CORE
SPRING
SEMESTER 8
SEMESTER 4
SEMESTER 5
History of Architecture II
170 CDS Introduction to the Built Environment
220CDS/CFSCalculus I
3
ENGL
101 CFS Introduction to Writing
3
CORE
XXXX
XXX CDS CORE Elective
xxx
University Elective
100
Student in the University
3
3
3
1
PHYS
121 CDS Fundamentals of Physics I
4
ARCH
242
3
CORE
XXXX
Drawing I
XXX CDS CORE Requirement
XXX CDS University Elective
16
3
3
13
ARCH
225
History of Architecture I
3
CORE
XXX CDS CORE Science Requirement*
3
XXXX
CORE
XXX CDS CORE Requirement
XXX CDS CORE Requirement
3
3
XXXX
XXX CDS University Requirement
3
15
Gateway Review Process to Upper Division
SEMESTER 8
UPPER DIVISION (FOUNDATION STUDIOS)
Gateway Review Process to Upper Division
ARCH
ARCH
MATH
UNIV
LOWER DIVISION
Student in the University
SPRING
SEMESTER 2
170 CDS Introduction to the Built Environment
MATH
FALL
SEMESTER 3
ARCH
FALL
SEMESTER 1
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 1
PATH A DEGREE TRACK -- PROP0SED
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
SEMESTER 3
LOWER DIVISION
PATH A DEGREE TRACK -- EXISTING CURRICULUM
ARCH
226
History of Architecture II
3
CORE
XXX CDS CORE Requirement
3
CORE
XXXX
XXX CDS CORE Requirement
XXX
University Elective
3
3
12
ARCH
400
Studio I
6
ARCH
ARCH
410
227
Technology I
History of Architecture III
4
3
ENGL
39X CFS CORE Professional Writing
3
16
ARCH
401
Studio II
6
ARCH
411
Technology II
4
XXX
CORE
xxx
XXX
Directed Elective
CORE Advanced Studies Elective
3
3
CDS/CHCD
16
ARCH
402
Studio III
6
ARCH
412
Technology III
4
XXX
CORE
xxx
Directed Elective
XXX CAS CORE Advanced Studies Elective
3
3
16
ARCH
403
Studio IV (co req: Digital Studio)
6
ARCH
413
Technology IV
4
ARCH
CORE
XXX
Architectural History Elective
XXX CAS CORE Advanced Studies Elective
3
3
16
56
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING
AND PRESERVATION (ARCH)
Architecture Building, 301-405-6284
www.arch.umd.edu
Dean: Garth Rockcastle
Associate Dean: Stephen F. Sachs
Associate Dean: John W. Maudlin-Jeronimo
Associate Dean: Lee W. Waldrep, Ph.D.
Professors: Bechhoefer†, Bennett, Bowden, Du Puy, Etlin†, Francescato,
Lewis, Schumacher, Vann
Associate Professors: Bell, Bovill, Elsenbach, Gardner, Gournay, Kelly
Assistant Professor: Ambrose, Oakley, Wortham
Lecturers: McInturff, Wortham
Professor Emeritus: Fogle, Hill, Schlesinger
†Distinguished University ProfessorScholar-Teacher
The School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation offers a four-year undergraduate
program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in architecture, and a graduate
program leading to the professional degree of Master of Architecture. The undergraduate
major in architecture is designed to minimize the time required to complete the
curriculum leading to the professional degree.
Students receive rigorous and comprehensive instruction from a faculty whose members
are active in professional practice or research. Many faculty members have distinguished
themselves across the professional spectrum and represent different approaches to
architectural design. Their individual areas of expertise include architectural design and
theory, history, architectural archaeology, technology, urban design and planning, and
historic preservation. Visiting critics, lecturers, and the Kea Distinguished Professor
augment the faculty; together they provide students with the requisite exposure to
contemporary realities of architectural design.
The B.S. degree in architecture will qualify graduates to pursue a career in any of a
number of fields, such as construction, real estate development, public administration, or
historic preservation, or to continue in graduate work in professional fields such as
architecture, urban planning, historic preservation, landscape architecture, or law.
Recruitment
1298 Architecture Building, 301-405-6284
www.arch.umd.edu
Associate Dean: Lee W. Waldrep, Ph.D.
The School’s Associate Dean serves as a resource and contact person for prospective
students interested in the B.S. in Architecture degree and also serves as a liaison to the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Admission to Architecture
Architecture is a Limited Enrollment Program (LEP). See the Admissions section in
chapter 1 for general LEP admission policies.
Freshman Admission. Students with the most competitive records from high school will
gain direct admission to the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation from high
school, as allowed by space considerations with the School. Because space may be
limited before all interested freshmen are admitted to the program, early application is
strongly encouraged. Freshmen admitted to the program will have access to the necessary
advising through their initial semesters to help them determine if architecture is an
appropriate major for their interests and abilities.
Freshmen who are admitted to architecture will be subject to a performance review at the
end of their third semester, typically 45 credits. To meet the provisions of the review,
these students must demonstrate their ability to complete the following prior to
enrollment of the studio sequence:
• Fundamental Studies CORE requirement
• Distributive Studies CORE requirement
• ARCH 170, 220, 221225, 226, and 242 with a minimum grade of B in each
• MATH 220, PHYS 121 and one of the courses** listed below with a minimum grade of
C in each and a 2.67 combined GPA for the three courses
** Students must take one of the courses below to complete the Mathematics and the
Sciences Distributive Studies CORE requirement:
• BSCI 205 (3)—Environmental Science (LS)
• GEOG 140 (3)—Coastal Environments (PS)
• GEOL 120 (3)—Environmental Geology (PS)
• GEOL 123/METO 123/GEOG 123 (3)—Causes and Implications of Global Change
(PS)
• PHYS 122 (4)—Fundamentals of Physics II (PL)
Students may be enrolled in ARCH 226221 and completing their distributive studies
contemporaneous with the review process during their fourth semester. A minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all college level coursework is also required. In addition, the
review will include an assessment of two letters of recommendations, transcripts, an
essay, and a portfolio, the nature of which is specified by the School. Please contact the
School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at 301-405-6284 for portfolio
requirements and deadlines. You may also visit the School website at
www.arch.umd.edu.
Students are admitted to the School during the Fall semester only.
Transfer Admission Requirements. New transfer students, as well as students already
enrolled on campus who wish to change majors to architecture, will undergo a transfer
admission process. To meet the provisions of the process, these students must
demonstrate their ability to complete the following prior to enrollment in the studio
sequence (Junior year):
• Fundamental Studies CORE requirement
• Distributive Studies CORE requirement
• ARCH 170, 220, 221, 225, 226, and 242 with a minimum grade of B in each
• MATH 220, PHYS 121 and one of the courses** listed below with a minimum grade of
C in each and a 2.67 combined GPA for the three courses
** Students must take one of the courses below to complete the Mathematics and the
Sciences Distributive Studies CORE requirement:
• BSCI 205 (3)—Environmental Science (LS)
• GEOG 140 (3)—Coastal Environments (PS)
• GEOL 120 (3)—Environmental Geology (PS)
• GEOL 123/METO 123/GEOG 123 (3)—Causes and Implications of Global Change
(PS)
• PHYS 122 (4)—Fundamentals of Physics II (PL)
Students may be enrolled in ARCH 221 226 and completing their distributive studies
contemporaneous with the review process during their fourth semester. A minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all college level coursework is also required. In addition, the
review will include an assessment of two letters of recommendations, transcripts, an
essay, and a portfolio, the nature of which is specified by the School. Please contact the
School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at 301-405-6284 for portfolio
requirements and deadlines. You may also visit the School website at
www.arch.umd.edu. Note: just because students meet the above requirements, does not
guarantee admission into this LEP (Limited Enrollment Program).
Students are admitted to the School during the Fall semester only.
Appeals. Students who are denied admission and who feel that they have extenuating
circumstances may appeal in writing to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions,
Mitchell Building. Students denied admission at the 45 credit review may appeal directly
to the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
For further information, contact the Counselor for Limited Enrollment Programs at 301314-8385.
Curriculum Requirements
In the first two years of college, directly admitted students and those seeking to transfer
into the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation should adhere to the following
curriculum:
Credit Hours
General Education (CORE) and Electives.................................................30
UNIV 100—The Students in the University................................................1
ENGL 101—Introduction to Writing (CORE) ............................................3
MATH 220—Elementary Calculus I (CORE).............................................3
ARCH 170—Introduction to the Built Environment (CORE) ....................3
PHYS 121—Fundamentals of Physics I (CORE)........................................4
ARCH 225 – History of World Architecture I ............................................3
ARCH 226 – History of World Architecture II ...........................................3
ARCH 220—History of Architecture I*......................................................3
ARCH 221—History of Architecture II ......................................................3
ARCH 242—Drawing I ...............................................................................3
One of the following (CORE):.....................................................................3
• BSCI 205 (3)—Environmental Science (LS)
• GEOG 140 (3)—Coastal Environments (PS)
• GEOL 120 (3)—Environmental Geology (PS)
• GEOL 123/METO 123/GEOG 123 (3)—Causes and Implications of
Global Change (PS)
• PHYS 122 (4)—Fundamentals of Physics II (PL)
Total Credits...............................................................................................56
If admitted after completing 56 credits, students are expected to complete the following
requirements for a total of 120 credits:
Credit Hours
Third Year
ARCH 400—Architecture Studio I*............................................................6
ARCH 410—Architectural Technology I....................................................4
ARCH 227 – History of World Architecture III..........................................3
ARCH 4xx—Arch. History/Area A**.........................................................3
ARCH 401—Architecture Studio II ............................................................6
ARCH 411—Architectural Technology II...................................................4
ENGL 391—Advanced Composition ..........................................................3
Total ...........................................................................................................32
Fourth Year
ARCH 402—Architecture Studio III ...........................................................6
ARCH 412—Architectural Technology III .................................................4
Directed History of Architecture Elective** ...............................................3
ARCH 4xx—Arch. History/ Area B**........................................................3
ARCH 403—Architecture Studio IV...........................................................6
ARCH 413—Architectural Technology IV .................................................4
Directed Electives ........................................................................................9
CORE Requirements....................................................................................3
Total ...........................................................................................................32
Total Credits.............................................................................................120
*Courses are to be taken in sequence as indicated by Roman numerals in course titles.
**Directed Architecture history courses: Area A, ARCH 420, 422, 423, 432, 433, 434,
and 436 Area B, ARCH 433, 434, and 420.
Special Resources and Opportunities
The school is housed in a modern, air-conditioned building providing design workstations
for each student, a large auditorium, and seminar and classroom facilities. A wellequipped woodworking and model shop, and computer graphics facilities are also
provided. The Architecture Library, one of the finest in the nation, offers convenient
access to a current circulating collection of more than 24,000 volumes, 6,000 periodicals,
and an extensive selection of reference materials. Rare books and special acquisitions
include a collection relating to international expositions and the 11,000-volume National
Trust for Historic Preservation Library. The Elizabeth D. Alley Visual Resources
CollectionA visual resources facility includes a reserve collection of 320,000 slides on
architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, architectural science, and technology
as well as audio-visual equipment for classroom and studio use. Summer programs
include travel to Rome, Paris, Turkey, Great Britain, and other countries. In addition,
summer workshops for historic preservation are sponsored by the school each year in
Cape May, NJ, which is a designated national historic landmark district, and Kiplin Hall
in North Yorkshire, England. Students may earn direct credit doing hands-on restoration
work and by attending lectures by visiting architects, preservationists, and scholars.
Course Code: ARCH