CARC - College of Architecture (CARC)
CARC 101 Cultural and Social Issues in the Natural, Built and Virtual Environment
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to cultural and social issues in planning, design, construction, creativity and the visual arts; exploration of how individual and collective values and beliefs are expressed in the practice of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, construction science and the arts; how these fields internalize and reify these values while creating the natural, built and virtual environments; emphasis on civil discourse to help recognize positionality and work collaboratively in a multicultural society.
CARC 181 First Year Seminar
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Seminar on various contemporary topics; introduction to high quality college instruction and research; focus on writing, speaking, exploration, discussion and research. May be taken two times for credit. Prerequisite: First time in college and College of Architecture undergraduate studies.
CARC 291 Research
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
CARC 300 College of Architecture Study Abroad
Credits 1 to 18.
1 to 18 Other Hours.
For students in approved study abroad programs participating in reciprocal educational exchange programs. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification; approval of assistant dean for international programs and initiatives.
CARC 301 Field Studies in Design Innovation
Credits 1 to 18.
1 to 18 Other Hours.
Design innovation in international and domestic environments away from the Texas A&M University campus; emphasis on the cultural, social, economic, geographical, climatic and technological factors influencing design solutions for human needs. May be taken up to two times in the same semester. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification; CARC 481; approval of assistant dean for international programs and initiatives.
CARC 311 Field Studies in Design Communication
Credits 3.
2 Lecture Hours.
4 Lab Hours.
Design communication in international and domestic environments away from the Texas A&M University campus; emphasis on the tools, methods and techniques for design communication. May be taken up to two times in the same semester. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification; approval of assistant dean for international programs and initiatives.
CARC 321 Field Studies in Design Technology
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
Design technology in international and domestic environments away from the Texas A&M University campus; emphasis on structural, material and environmental systems and methods of construction utilized to realize design solutions. May be taken up to two times in the same semester. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification; approval of assistant dean for international programs and initiatives.
CARC 331 Field Studies in Design Philosophy
Credits 3.
3 Other Hours.
Design philosophy in international and domestic environments away from the Texas A&M University campus; emphasis on the historical, philosophical, cultural, social and economic factors that influence design solutions. May be taken up to two times in the same semester. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of assistant dean for international programs and initiatives.
CARC 411 Interdisciplinary Methods on Smart and Connected Communities
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Empirical cases of smart and connected communities; development of critical thinking and teambuilding skills; exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration; exploration of serving vulnerable populations and small communities with emerging technologies; exploration of promises and challenges of disruptive technologies; discussion of community engagement; opportunities and socio-economic disruptions brought by the emerging technologies from a diverse and global perspective; strategies and frameworks to utilize smart-city technologies in a diverse and global society. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
CARC 412 Interdisciplinary Capstone on Smart and Connected Communities
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Interdisciplinary capstone project; smart and connected communities; scalable interventions to address challenges of small, underserved communities; preparation in critical thinking and creative problem solving; measurable impacts on a real community. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
CARC 481 Seminar
Credits 0-1.
0-1 Other Hours.
Preparatory seminar for select College of Architecture study away and internships; topics include introduction to the language, culture and history of study abroad location. Must be taken prior to the student’s study away semester. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of assistant dean for international programs and initiatives.
CARC 484 Internship
Credits 1 to 6.
0 Lecture Hours.
1 to 6 Other Hours.
Practical experience in a working situation either during the semester or summer; work experience must have relevance to the degree sought and career objectives. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification required; approval of academic advisor required; USAR majors.
CARC 485 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 6.
1 to 6 Other Hours.
Individual research in architecture, construction science or landscape architecture in an international or domestic environment away from the Texas A&M University campus. May be taken up to two times in the same semester. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification; approval of assistant dean for international programs and initiatives.
CARC 489 Special Topics in...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
0 to 4 Lab Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of architecture. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of assistant dean for international programs and initiatives.
CARC 491 Research
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of assistant dean for international programs and initiatives.