MAJOR

DEFINITIONS/ DESCRIPTION

Construction management

Construction management refers to the study of concepts related to managerial and technological aspects of construction industry.

You will be dealing with
• Construction materials
• Construction firm management
• Construction Economics
• Advanced constructive techniques,
• Conceptual planning
• Constructions and super constructions.
 

Architectural technology

Architectural technology deals with a vital link between architect and construction crew. This major will prepare you to assist architects and other professionals in the architect field.
You will be studying about
• Basics of architecture
• Constructions methods and materials
• Environmental and structural systems
• Building codes and specifications
• Computer applications
 

City, Community, and Regional Planning

City, community, and regional planners address urban sprawl and other problems that communities face, such as pollution.

Planning majors learn about the principles of
• Architectural design
• How to use architect design to create communities in which people are proud to work and live.

You will study about following topics
• Affordable housing,
• Public transportation
• Land use and zoning
• Economics
• Environmentally friendly buildings
Planners literally shape the world by creating livable communities
 

Urban Planning

Urban planning deals with creating livable, responsibly financed and environmentally healthy communities.

You will deal with
• Transportation
• Economic development
• Housing
• Land-use regulations
• Infrastructure management
• Preservation of parks and other spaces
 

Environmental Design

This major teaches you how to deal with environmental parameters while designing indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, buildings and other plans or programs.

You will be learning about
• Interior design and architecture
• Ecological design
• Landscape architecture
• Urban planning
 

Interior Architecture

You will learn how to design attractive and functional indoor spaces.
Subjects you will study about
• Architecture and interior design
• Heating and cooling systems
• Safety standards.
• Textiles for interiors
• Architectural environments

Landscape Architecture

As a major of landscape architecture learn how to design and create landscapes using plants, trees, structures, and other natural and human-made elements.
Subjects you will study about
• Horticulture
• Landscape design
• History and theory
• Project and site planning