Minor in Architectural Heritage Conservation
The architectural heritage and conservation minor provides an interdisciplinary and global approach to understanding heritage conservation and its importance to sustainable conservation of the built environment.
Through this minor, you will learn the principles and theories that impact architectural heritage conservation. Required coursework provides an awareness of historical traditions and global cultures that have significant impact on conservation efforts. In addition, the minor enables you to explore technological advancements critical to documenting and assessing the built environment.
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Curriculum
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 246 | Foundations of Historic Preservation | 3 |
| ARCH 346 | Architecture, Heritage and Culture | 3 |
Select one course from the following list:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 350 | History and Theory of Modern and Contemporary Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 430 | History of Ancient Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 434 | The Role of Sculpture and Painting in Ancient Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 438 | History and Design of Sacred Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 444 | American Architecture | 3 |
Select two courses from the following list:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 202 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 313 | Historical Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 402 | Archaeological Artifact Conservation | 3 |
| ANTH 421 | Advanced Museum Studies | 3 |
| ARCH 260 | Comparative Theory in the Built and Virtual Environments | 3 |
| ARCH 345 | History of Building Technology | 3 |
| ARCH 347 | Documentation of Historic Buildings and Sites | 3 |
| ARCH 489 | Special Topics in… (Architectural Heritage or Conservation) | 3 |
| RENR 375 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 3 |
| RENR 405/ESSM 351 | Geographic Information Systems for Resource Management | 3 |
| RPTS 307 | Interpretation of Natural and Cultural Resources | 3 |
| URPN 201 | The Evolving City | 3 |
| URPN 240 | More Than Monuments: Preservation as Social Justice | 3 |
| URPN 460 | Sustainable Communities | 3 |
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This minor can serve as a complement to several major fields of study and is open to all Texas A&M undergraduates. Students wishing to declare a minor in architectural heritage conservation should consult with advisors in their home college or school and in the Department of Architecture. Applicants must have a 2.0 or better overall GPR to be considered for the program.
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Jacob Salinas
Academic Advisor II – Environmental Design (Pre-Architecture)
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