Offered at: San Luis Obispo Campus
The minor is designed for students wishing to pursue a more in-depth education in structures. The coursework exposes students to analytical, design, and construction issues relevant to the structural design process. Students select a sequence of courses that focus on either structural design or structural analysis. The program is tailored for students majoring in architecture and construction management. Contact the department for additional information.
Minor Requirements and Curriculum
The minor must be completed prior to, or at the same time as, the requirements for the bachelor's degree. A major and a minor may not be taken in the same degree program, and a minor is not required for a degree. Requirements for the minor include:
- At least half of the units must be from upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).
- At least half of the units must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence).
- No more than one-third of the units will be taken with credit-no credit grading (CR/NC), not counting courses with mandatory CR/NC. Departments may further limit CR/NC grading if desired.
- A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in all units counted for completion of the minor.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| ARCE 1121 | Structural Principles I | 3 |
| ARCE 2211 | Structural Principles II | 3 |
| ARCE 3301 | Introduction to Structural Systems | 4 |
| Core Electives | ||
| Select from the following: | 4-5 | |
| Structural Analysis | ||
| Timber Design | ||
| Steel Design | ||
| Breadth Electives | ||
| Select from the following: | 2-4 | |
| Structural Drawings | ||
| Structural Analysis | ||
| Timber Design | ||
| Steel Design | ||
| Soil Mechanics and Foundation Design | ||
| Structural Dynamics | ||
| Total Units | 16 | |