Template for Delivered Curriculum (standard B.Arch.

FIRST YEAR

ARC 1015: Craft, Profession, Vocation

History and current conditions of the profession of architecture. Investigation options for career goals within a study of vocational fulfillment in the Christian tradition of service.
Students will establish an eportfolio, attend guest lectures and participate in field trips.

ARC 1020: Fabrication and Sustainability

Materials, fabrication methods, assembly and finishing explored through safe use of hand and power tools in a shop setting. Study of sustainability issues related to materials commonly
used to fabricate models and projects for art and design disciplines.

REL 1020: Introduction to the Old Testament

Does not count toward 30 required hours in major or 18 hours for minor in religion. A survey of the history of the Hebrew people from their rise to the Christian era. Historical background
and the content of the Old Testament are emphasized. Meets core requirements. This course fulfills the Human Experience category A requirement of the BELL Core. It should be taken in the first year,
or as early in the student’s program as possible. This course combines only with REL 3050 to fulfill the BELL Core requirement in religion.

BEL 1015: First Year Seminar

This topic-based seminar addresses the purpose of a liberal education, issues of teaching and learning, and “ways of knowing” - both within and beyond the university. It is an intensive
course that will involve a substantial number of readings and several written assignments. This course is designed to help entering first-year students make the academic transition to the Belmont
University intellectual community by engaging them in challenging readings and ideas, while providing them with significant opportunities to practice critical thinking . It is to be taken in the same
semester as First-Year Writing. Course formerly listed as GND 1015

HIS 1010: World History to 1500

A survey of world history from antiquity to the Age of Discovery (c. 1500), focusing on the chief political, social, and religious foundations of the world’s major civilizations (East Asia, India,
Middle East, Europe, and pre-Columbian America). Special attention will be given to patterns of cross-cultural interchange and the dynamics of historical change.

WEL 1500: Lifetime Fitness

Each student will design a personal fitness program. A study will be made of nutrition, weight control, and general lifetime fitness.

ARC 1001: Architectural Drafting

The development of basic manual drafting skills in a studio setting, introducing the components of plan, elevation, and section drawing and requiring the use of drafting tools and
instruments. Cross Listed with ITD 1001

ART 1030: Drawing I

This course is an introduction to basic drawing materials, practices, and concepts. The class will focus on the process of perception in particular as a means to achieve a successful
drawing. Various techniques of using graphite, pen, and conté crayon will be demonstrated, and the use of line, value shading, and composition will be constantly emphasized and practiced, using
assorted classroom and outdoor arrangements as a basis for study. Students who successfully complete the course should be able to use contour line, value shading, gesture, and other techniques to
accurately represent what they see. $50.00 course fee.

SOC 1010: Introduction to Sociology

Sociology is the study of human groups, organizations, and societies and the patterns of similarity and difference among them. It includes but is not limited to the study of culture,
inequality, gender, race, religion, the economy, sexuality, and family life. This course will explore sociological ways of seeing the world, provide you with tools for understanding your own social position
and the context in which you live, and fuel your passion for a just, peaceful, and diverse society.

ARC 1003: Foundations Studio

A fundamental approach to architectural and interior design through a sequenced investigation of design elements and principles that develop skills which will inform the complete
relationships between geometries, composition, and systematic strategies. Analysis of case studies and use of analytical diagramming to further inform design solutions presented with
three-dimensional modeling and drawing. Cross Listed with ITD 1003.

DSC 1010: Introduction to Data Science

An interest and/or curiosity for computing, data exploration, and statistics is recommended. Successful students will have solid math skills taught in high-school algebra and pre-calculus
courses. This course will introduce students to this field and equip them with some of its basic tools as well as its general mindset. The focus in the treatment of these topics will be on breadth, rather
than depth, with an emphasis on problem-based learning. Real data sets from a variety of disciplines will be used. Students who complete this course will learn the steps involved in data collection,
exploratory data analysis, modeling, data visualization, and effective communication.

WEL 2000: Aerobic Walking

These varied activity courses are designed to develop cognitive and lifetime performance skills in individual and dual sports. Letter grades are awarded in these courses. $0.00 - $100.00
course fee.

SECOND YEAR

ARC 2021: Architecture Studio I

Introduction to methods of architectural design communicated through orthographic drawings and principles of composition based in traditional and modernist precedent studies.
Emphasizes problem-solving through an iterative process, including planning, properties of materials, and basic structural assemblies as design elements.

ARC 2031: History of Architecture before 1400

Architecture from Prehistory to ca. 1400, emphasizing Western and Christian culture with an introduction to Asian, African, Pre-Columbian American, Islamic, Buddhist and Hindu
traditions. Underscoring the traditional values that shape the arts and architecture and investigating connections between culture, ecology and buildings.

PHI 2150: Philosophy of the Arts

This course investigates the nature of beauty, the meaning and use of art, and the capacity of the various arts to communicate philosophical ideas. Reflecting on such topics can hone
our abilities to grapple in debates about art’s nature, function, and goals. The result is an understanding of the arts as expressions of wisdom that can make one a better thinker, a better artist, enliven
one’s art experience, and generally vitalize all of life’s experiences.

COM 1100: Fundamentals of Speech Communication

Enhances student skills in development, presentation and consumption of human communication with an emphasis on public speaking.

ARC 2051: Digital Representation

Two and three dimensional computer-aided drafting, utilizing architectural line weights and line types to produce communicative documentation. Introduction to various presentation
methods, interface with printing ad page setup, and computer rendering principles.
ARC 2022: Architecture Studio II
Increasing facility with methods of architectural design communicated through orthographic, axonometric, and perspective drawings and principles of composition based in traditional
and modernist precedent studies. Emphasizes problem-solving through an iterative process, including planning, properties of materials, structural assemblies as design elements, and the importance of
physical context. Concludes with mid-semester eportfolio review.

ARC 2032: History of Architecture after 1400

The historical development of architecture after ca. 1400 in locations around the world, including Europe, the Americas, Persian Gulf, and East Asia. Emphasizing aesthetic and
architectural theory, building technology, and values that shape architecture, investigating connections between culture, ecology, and buildings, especially related to global building traditions introduced
in ARC 2031.

ENV 1150: Environmental Science

An introduction to the basic principles of environmental science. This course provides exposure to the central themes of environmental science through an interdisciplinary approach.
Three hours lecture per week.

ENV 1155: Environmental Science Lab

An introduction to the basic principles of environmental science. This course provides exposure to the central themes of environmental science through an interdisciplinary approach.
Three hours lab work per week. $100.00 course fee.

ARC 1895: Folio Thinking

A course introducing the student to metacognitive thinking and reflective practices to create an eportfolio.

CSC 1110 (E): Programming I

An introduction to computer organization, algorithm development, and programming.

MTH 1151 (E): Statistics for the Sciences

The study of statistical procedures widely used in the sciences. Topics include, in addition to those taught in MTH 1150, modeling with probability distributions, multiple regression,
analysis of variance, chi-square tests, nonparametric statistics, and bootstrapping. Analysis of data using computer software will relate to the sciences. Special emphasis will be placed on the
communication of statistical results from scientific research. Credit is not allowed for this course if the student already has credit for MTH 1150.

THIRD YEAR - TBD

ARC 3023: Architectural Design 3

First studio for integrated architectural design (structures). Requires responsiveness to context, to principles of composition, and to a given program for a small civic building. Includes
studies of traditional/vernacular and post-industrial structural materials and methods in relationship to building forms and planning.

ARC 3024: Architectural Design 4

Second studio for integrated architectural design (history). Requires responsiveness to context, principles of composition, and a given program. Includes studies of historic, regional
historic typologies in relationship to building form and planning to solve contemporary residential problems.

ARC 3033: History of Architecture/US

History of architectural development in the United States in global context and with the regional emphasis. Includes considerations of aesthetic and architectural theory, building
technology, and the cultural values that shape architecture with special focus on vernacular typologies in the Southeastern United States in general and Nashville in particular.

ARC 3041: Structures 1

Structural design, performance and properties of vernacular and industrial building materials (including wood, masonry, and steel) through an analysis of assemblies. Includes strength
of materials, concepts of statics, tension, compression and bending. Addresses sustainability via embodied energy, life-cycle costs, and the impact of construction on the environment. Includes
exercises in convention of graphic representation for construction documentation.

ARC 3042: Structures 2

Steel, concrete, and enclosure technology in the context of long-span and high-rise structures. Concepts of tension/compression, bending and sheer stress, combined stresses, load
resolution, and member sizing. Addresses sustainability and the impact of construction materials on the environment. Includes exercises in conventions of graphic representation for construction
documentation.

REL 3050: Third-Year Religion

Does not count toward 30 required hours in major or 18 hours for minor in religion. A survey of New Testament history with attention to historical backgrounds and main teachings of the
various books in the New Testament. This course fulfills the Human Experience B category requirement of the BELL Core. It should be taken in the junior year, or as close to the junior year as possible.

ENG 3010: Third-Year Writing

An advanced writing course required of all Belmont students which builds on the skills students are asked to develop in ENG 1010 and their other General Education classes. In ENG 3010,
students work to enhance their critical thinking, reading, writing, and research abilities as they complete a series of thematically linked assignments. With ENG 1010

MTH 2151 (E): Statistical Modeling

The fundamental issues and terminology regarding statistical modeling will be studied. A selection of the main techniques for statistical modeling will be investigated including, but not
limited to, linear regression, linear discriminant analysis, K nearest neighbors, decision trees, support vector machines and neutral networks. The mathematical justification and statistical properties of
each of these methods will be considered. A variety of applications will be addressed and current software will be applied. Each student will complete a semester project.

FOURTH YEAR - TBD

ARC 4025: Architectural Design 5

Third studio for integrated architectural design (inclusive design, interior design). Emphasizes principles of composition and responsiveness to a given program. Includes studies of
culture, equity, and inclusive design in relationship to building form and planning. Collaborates with an interior design studio.

ARC 4026: Architectural Design 6

Fourth studio for integrated architectural design (environmental systems, theory). Emphasizes principles of composition and responsiveness to a given program for a public building
(usually a performing arts space). Includes studies of traditional and advanced passive environmental systems design and ecologically-oriented architectural theory in relationship to building form and
planning.
ARC 4034: Theories of Arch./Env
Architectural theory surveyed from the Renaissance through the present day. Connections to industrialization and globalism, and ecological responses to them, are particularly sought.

ARC 4043: Environmental Systems 1

Relationships between architecture and the environment with an emphasis on passive systems to control climate (air, temperature, water, light, and sound). Other concepts include
architecture as embodied energy and energy consumer; sustainability issues include life-cycle costs and carbon footprint analysis. Includes exercises in conventions of graphic representation for
construction documentation.

ARC 4044: Environmental Systems 2

Relationships between architecture and the environment with an emphasis on active systems to control climate (air, temperature, water, light, and sound). Other concepts include
environmental systems within integrated design strategies and sustainability issues related to energy conservation and life cycle costs. Includes exercises in conventions of graphic representation for
construction documentation.

ILC: TBD
NUR 1100: TBD
CSC 2020 (E): Database Systems
An introduction to database management system concepts and applications. Students will practice the design and implementation of relational databases, and use SQL make accurate
and efficient queries. Students will also work with unstructured, NoSQL databases, and learn the tradeoffs in efficiency and utility between different database paradigms. They will become proficient at
accessing and manipulating data, through both direct, command-line interfaces and libraries embedded within more general programming languages.

FIFTH YEAR

ARC 4015: Senior Capstone for Arch

Completion of the BELL Core, taking in the final year of the program (fourth of the B.S.A.S. and fifth of the B.Arch.). Investigation of intersections of architectural and general studies,
requires reflection on artifacts collected in the eportfolio and addresses them of vocational fulfillment in the Christian tradition of service established in ARC 1015

ARC 4507: Professional Practice 1

The business, law, and ethics of architecture. Conventional and alternative paths to professional practice; emphasizes collaborative leadership, including advocacy for civic life in local
communities and for equity among all architectural workers. Addresses the history of the AIA and alternate voices (e.g. Architecture Lobby) and regulatory bodies (including NCARB).

ARC 4508: Professional Practice 2

Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public through responsible and ethical practices. Includes architectural programming, code searches (e.g., occupancy and zoning codes,
ADAA and universal design), project scheduling, cost estimating, case study research, and the impact of regulations on design, performance, and sustainability (usually directed toward a project in the
concurrent Comprehensive Design Studio).

ARC 4518: Comprehen. Design Seminar

to provide a formal setting in which to reflect and focus on the integrative design process, the challenges and potentials of achieving full synthesis and integration in a project.
Deliberation in the place and nature of innovation within the many demands of an architectural design.

ARC 4527: Architectural Design 7

First studio for comprehensive architectural design. Requires program development and wide-ranging response to needs of planning and composition, based in studies of equity, history,

and environmental systems, usually in the context of a healthcare project. Emphasizes integration with professional practices by addressing collaboration in teams, concerns for regulatory standards.

ARC 4528: Architectural Design 8

Second studio for comprehensive architectural design. Requires program development and wide-ranging response to needs of planning and composition, based in studies of equity,
history, and environmental systems. Emphasizes integration with professional practice by synthesizing various requirements of architectural design including systems, assemblies, user and regulatory
requirements, site conditions, ecological concerns, and accessibility.

TBD (E): TBD

TBD (E): TBD