2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

150 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
ARB 320 Advanced Communication in Arabic (1)
Intensive practice in speaking, listening, comprehension, writing, and reading about
contemporary issues in the Arabic-speaking world at the advanced level. Prerequisite:
ARB 300.
ARCH - Architectural Studies
ARCH 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Architectural Studies (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in architectural studies.
ARCH 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Architectural Studies (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
ARCH 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Architectural Studies (½ or 1)
A contracted teaching experience that requires instructor approval. Specific guidelines
concerning teaching experiences appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this
catalog.
ARCH 372 WR Research Methodologies in Visual Art (1)
Develops conceptual and critical analysis skills crucial to the maturation of the visual
artist; culminates in the production of both a visual portfolio and written portfolio
demonstrating conceptual sophistication. Required of all studio art and architectural
studies majors in the spring of their third year of study. A Writing Reinforcement
designated course. (Also listed as AR 372.) Prerequisites: junior standing; three 300-level
courses in studio art, one of which may be taken concurrently, or THA 212 (for
architectural studies majors); or consent of the art faculty. Spring.
ARCH 397 Internship in Architecture (1)
An internship with an approved architecture firm. Students are required to work a
minimum of 150 hours per term and complete course requirements. Prerequisites: AR
311, THA 312, UES 380, and junior or senior standing. Fall, Spring, Summer.
ARCH 470 Senior Seminar (1)
An interdisciplinary capstone experience for the integration and synthesis of disciplines
and subject areas related to the major, with an emphasis on creative problem solving. The
course involves readings, guest speakers, instructor- and student-led discussions, and a
significant project (with visual, written, and oral components) that focuses on advancing
urban sustainability. (Also listed as UES 470.) Prerequisites: ARCH 397 and senior
standing. Spring.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024