University of Miami School of Architecture 

Curriculum

First Year

Fall Semester Credits
CAE 111 Introduction to Engineering I 3
ARC 121 Architecture & Culture 3
PSY 205 University Physics I 3
MTH 110 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I 5
ENG 105 English Composition I 3
Total Credits 17

Spring Semester Credits
CAE 112 Introduction to Engineering II 2
PHY 206 University Physics II 3
PHY 208 University Physics II Lab 1
MTH 112 Calculus II 4
ENG 107 Writing about Science 3
People and Society Elective 3
Total Credits 16

Second Year

Fall Semester Credits
CAE 201 Computer Aided Drafting/Design 2
CAE 210 Mechanics of Solids I (ARC 532) 3
ARC 561 Building Construction (ARC 261) 3
MAE 303 Thermodynamics I 3
PHY 207 University Physics III 3
PHY 209 University Physics III Lab 1
MTH 211 Calculus III 3
Total Credits 18

Spring Semester Credits
CAE 211 Mechanics of Solids II 3
CAE 212 Structural Laboratory 1
CAE 330 Fluid Mechanics 3
MTH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations 3
EEN 205 Principles of Electrical Engineering I 3
CHM 151 Chemistry for Engineers I 3
CHM 153 Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers 1
Total Credits 17

Third Year

Fall Semester Credits
CAE 310 Structural Analysis 3
CAE 370 Geotechnical Engineering I 3
CAE 371 Geotechnical Laboratory 1
ARC 501 Architecture Design/Theory I (ARC 292) 6
ARC 511 Drawing 3
Total Credits 16

Spring Semester Credits
CAE 321 Design of Steel Structures (ARC 532) 3
MAE 408 Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning 3
ARC 502 Architecture Design/Theory II (ARC 293) 6
ARC 513 Computing 3
Total Credits 15

Fourth Year

Fall Semester Credits
CAE 320 Design of Concrete Structures 3
CAE 470 Foundation Engineering & Earth Retaining Systems 3
ARC 503 Architecture Design & Theory III (AEN Technical Elective 6
ARC 567 History of Architecture I (ARC 294) 3
People and Society Elective 3
Total Credits 18

Spring Semester Credits
CAE 380 Architectural Acoustics & Lighting 3
ARC 568 History of Architecture II (ARC 476) 3
ARC 507 Architecture Design 6
Basic Science Elective 3
Total Credits 15

Fifth Year

Fall Semester Credits
CAE 480 Building Environmental Systems 3
ARC 608 Architecture Design 6
History of Architecture Elective 3
IEN 311 Applied Probability & Statistics 3
Total Credits 15

Spring Semester Credits
CAE 402 Professional Practice 3
ARC 569 Directed Readings Capstone/Thesis Prep 3
ARC 609 Architecture Design 6
ARC 622 Housing Seminar 3
Total Credits 15

Sixth Year

Fall Semester Credits
CAE 403 Senior Design Project 3
CAE 460 Construction Management 3
AEN Design Elective 3
Architecture Elective 3
Architecture Elective 3
Total Credits 15

Spring Semester Credits
ARC 610 Architecture Design Degree Project 6
ARC 652 Management of Prof. Practice 3
Architecture Elective 3
Architecture Elective 3
Total Credits 15

Total Credits for Degree 192

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