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Bachelor of Science, Minor in Architecture

Regulations effective September 1, 2022.

The BSc Minor in Architecture provides undergraduates with an opportunity to explore the discipline of Architecture. Students will experience design studios along with history, theory, and building science courses—all with an emphasis on sustainability.


Specific requirements

In addition to the BSc program general requirements and the specific requirements of the chosen major, a Minor in Architecture involves the completion of 24 credits of core courses.

Core courses

(24 credits)

ARCH 200 – History of Ideas in Architecture I (3)
or
ARCH 204 – History of Ideas in Architecture I*
ADST 200 – Foundations of Design I (3)
or
ADST 206 – Foundations of Design I*
APST 215 – Introduction to Graphic Representation (3)
or
ARCM 222 – Introduction to Graphic Representation*
ADST 205 – Foundations of Design II (3)
or
ADST 246 – Foundations of Design II*
APST 230 – Materials, Properties, and Applications (3)
or
APST 245 – Materials, Properties, and Applications*
APST 240 – Introduction to Structures (3)
or
APST 305 – Introduction to Structures*
APST 470 – Building Envelope and Assemblies (3)
or
APST 405 – Building Envelope and Assemblies*
APST 480 – Mechanical Equipment of Buildings (3)
or
APST 455 – Mechanical Equipment of Buildings*
*(Added alternatives to courses on Sep. 1, 2025)
Please note: students interested in a major in Architecture should instead review the program regulations for the Bachelor of Science, Architecture program.
Information effective Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2023.

Updated September 03, 2025 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)

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