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College of Architecture
(CARC)

600. College of Architecture Graduate Study Abroad. (16-0) Credit 16.

For students in approved study abroad programs participating in reciprocal educational exchange programs. Prerequisite: Admission to approved program.

601. Foundations of Research in Planning and Design. (3-0). Credit 3.

Introduction to the research process and its application to problems in planning and design; presentation of philosophy and logic underlying the scientific method; critical analysis of planning and design literature according to each step of the research process: problem definition, hypothesis development, study design, analysis and interpretation of the findings.

602. Research Methods in Planning and Design. (3-0). Credit 3.

Basic empirical research methods used in planning and design research: experimental, survey and case study designs; comparisons of the various methods; application of techniques in sample selection, data collection and analytic approaches. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: STAT 651 or equivalent.

603. Research Communications. (2-2). Credit 3.

Advanced skills in research communications content; includes exercises in the form, style, composition, and usage of language in research documents and the presentation of research concepts visually and verbally. Prerequisite: College of Architecture majors only.

604. Advanced Field Studies in Design Innovation. (3-9). Credit 6.

Advanced design innovation in international and domestic environments away from Texas A&M University campus; emphasis on the cultural, social economic, geographical, climatic and technological factors influencing design solutions for human needs. Prerequisite: Graduate classification.

685. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 6 each semester.

Individual problems involving application of theory and practice in architecture, construction science, landscape architecture and urban and regional planning in an international setting. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and department head.

689. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.

Selected topics in an identified field. May be repeated for credit.