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 Boot Camp on Smart and Connected Communities

Credit 1. 1 Lecture Hour. 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. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

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.