Courses and Programs 1997-1999
Courses and Programs 1997-1999Arch 102. Pre-Architecture Design. (1-6) Cr. 4. F.S. A studio course focused on three-dimensional design and drawing, with emphasis on creative conceptualization, exploration of materials, and analytical thinking. Includes study of architectural precedents and exercises to develop ability to communicate about form and space.
Arch 182. An Introduction to Architecture. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Open to non-majors. Through the study of architects, buildings, and theories, this course is designed to introduce the discipline of architecture, presenting architectural process and architectural works as culturally grounded events and artifacts. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 201. Architectural Design I. (1-15) Cr. 6. F. Prereq: Completion of the preprofessional program and admission into the professional program. An exploration of architectural design through studio projects that focus on the issues of human need, the environment, and the elements of architecture, design conventions, and representational strategies. Primary emphasis on constructive elements. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 202. Architectural Design II. (1-15) Cr. 6. S. Prereq: 201. A continuation of 201 with studio projects that focus on the relationship between the formal and material in terms of the conceptual and experiential dimensions of architecture. Primary emphasis on design process: theories, methodologies, and criticism. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 205. Introduction to Computer Applications in Architecture. (Same as C E 205.) (1-5) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 201. Computer applications in architecture with an emphasis on graphics; computer hardware (VAX), software, and terminology; an introduction to the creation, manipulation, analysis and storage of computer model geometry; specification writing using the computer.
Arch 221. History of Western Architecture. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Introductory survey with emphasis on the cultural, visual, natural, and constructed context. Ancient through Renaissance. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 222. History of Western Architecture. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Introductory survey with emphasis on the cultural, visual, natural, and constructed context. Renaissance to present. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 230. Design Communications I. (0-6) Cr. 2. F.SS. Prereq: Admission to the professional program. Tools and techniques of freehand drawing. Exercises to develop manual skill and perceptual sensitivity. Investigation of various representational systems and techniques and their applications to the design process, specifically to the coursework in 201. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 232. Design Communications II. (0-6) Cr. 2. S.SS. Prereq: 230. Tools and techniques of freehand drawing. Exercises to develop manual skill and perceptual sensitivity. Advanced study of representational systems and techniques and their applications to the design process, specifically to the coursework in 202. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 240. Materials and Assemblies I. (3-1) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Completion of the preprofessional program and admission into the professional program. Introduction to common architectural materials, their physical properties, and integration into light construction subsystems. Model building codes, gravitational and climactic forces, and simplified methods of analysis for the preliminary design of building systems. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 242. Architectural Structures I. (3-1) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 240. Structural performance and preliminary design of residential scale wood frame members and systems; principles of equilibrium and material behavior. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 271. Human Behavior and Environmental Theory. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Completion of the preprofessional program and admission into the professional program. Exploration of theories that describe social structure and order and the manner in which individuals and societies organize themselves and structure their environment. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 301. Architectural Design III. (1-15) Cr. 6. F. Prereq: 202. A consideration of landscape as a constructed, cultural artifact. Projects address the perceptual aspects and strategies of situation and location; examination of environmental phenomena and patterns of use and settlement as revealed and affected by the architectural artifact. Development of a critical design process is stressed. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 302. Architectural Design IV. (1-15) Cr. 6. S. Prereq: 301. A continuation of 301, examining housing in the urban situation; diverse scales of use and occupation within the city as shaped by cultural tendencies. Projects examine collective and individual identities related by the condition of adjacency, the ability to consider varieties of scale within a project, and a further development of critical and technical methods. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 332. Two-Dimensional Studio. (0-6) Cr. 2. F.S. Exploration of two-dimensional media. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 334. Computer Applications in Architecture. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 201, 230 and 232. 234 strongly recommended for students with no prior Autocad experience. Current and potential applications of digital computers in architecture. Projects employing computer-graphic methods. Awareness of programming languages related to applications. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 335. Three-Dimensional Studio. (Same as ArtVS 335.) (0-6) Cr. 2 each time taken, up to a maximum of 8 credits for 335 and 535 combined. F.S. Investigation of basic sculptural media; modeling in clay, wood carving, stone carving, casting in plaster and metal, welding, and other constructing techniques. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 344. Architectural Structures II. (2-1) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 242. Structural performance and preliminary design of low to medium rise steel frame members and systems, long span steel systems, and masonry walls and systems. Principles of equilibrium and material behavior. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 346. Architectural Structures III. (2-1) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 344. Structural performance and preliminary design of low to medium rise reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete members and systems. Wind and seismic lateral forces and the principles of equilibrium and material behavior. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 351. Solar Home Design. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 202. Architectural design and technical analysis of residential structures with emphasis on energy construction and solar energy utilization. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 357. Environmental Forces in Architecture. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Completion of the preprofessional program and admission into the professional program. Introduction to environmental forces that describe the function of buildings in terms of human comfort and patterns of occupancy. Emphasis on analytical rules of thumb and calculation methods that contribute to design synthesis. A design process is developed utilizing building climatology, control of thermal, luminous, and acoustic environments. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 371. Professional Practice. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 202. Emphasis on the circumstances and opportunities of the professional practice of architecture: practice as profession, process, organization, business, and evolving models of practice. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 372. Design Inquiry. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 271. An overview of methods of inquiry in design. Different ways of thinking about design and design processes in architecture, associating appropriate programming and design activities with project objectives, planning and implementing an effective process to meet those objectives. Field trip fee, materials fee
Arch 401. Architectural Design V. (1-15) Cr. 6. F. Prereq: 302. Examination of architecture's dialectical relationship with technology and culture; the consideration of the constitution and configuration of public space in its historic and contemporary conditions. Studio projects stress the interpretation and integration of structural, environmental, and communication systems within the architectural construct. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 402. Architectural Design VI. (1-15) Cr. 6. S. Prereq: 401. A continuation of 401, closely examining specific urban situations. Advanced studio projects stress the consideration of diverse conditions which create and impact the built environment. Urban design project. Foreign study and urban studio options. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 403. Architectural Design VII. (1-15) Cr. 6. F. Prereq: 402. This comprehensive studio provides a forum for the demonstration of individual competence in architectural design. The work is rigorously examined relative to the entire undergraduate program of study. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 404. Architectural Design VIII. (1-15) Cr. 6. S. Prereq: 403, 485. This course provides advanced forums for the demonstration of sophistication in architectural design. Experimentation and innovation are encouraged. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 420. History of American Architecture. (Dual-listed with 520.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Junior classification. A survey of the historical development of American architecture. Field trip fee, materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Arch 421. Topics in Ancient Architecture. (Dual-listed with 521.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Junior classification. The history, theory, and principles of ancient architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Field trip fee, materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Arch 422. Topics in Medieval Architecture. (Dual-listed with 522.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Junior classification. The history, theory, and principles of medieval architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Field trip fee, materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Arch 423. Topics in Renaissance to Mid-Eighteenth Century Architecture. (Dual-listed with 523.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Junior classification. The history, theory, and principles of renaissance to mid-eighteenth century architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Field trip fee, materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Arch 424. Topics in Nineteenth Century Architecture. (Dual-listed with 524.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Junior classification. The history, theory, and principles of nineteenth century architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Field trip fee, materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Arch 425. Topics in Twentieth Century Architecture. (Dual-listed with 525.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Junior classification. The history, theory, and principles of twentieth century architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Field trip fee, materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Arch 426. History, Theory, and Criticism of Pre-Columbian Mexican Architecture. (Dual-listed with 526.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Junior classification. Study of built environments of pre-conquest Mexico and Central America including the emergence, florescence, and demise of architecture styles, urban and ceremonial centers, religion, social structure and associated arts. Field trip fee, materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Arch 427. History, Theory, and Criticism of Chinese Architecture. (Dual-listed with 527.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Junior classification. Survey of the history and theoretical concept of Chinese built environment with emphasis on the morphology of built form and its relation to art, landscape design, and urban structure. Field trip fee, materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Arch 434. Computer-aided Architectural and Environmental Design. (1-4). Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 334, Com S 107 or 205. Emphasis on application of the computer as a design tool, topical applications and computer graphic methods, development of computer software for architectural and environmental problem solving. Field trip fee, materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Arch 436. Advanced Design Media. (0-9) Cr. 3 each time taken to a maximum of 6 credits. F.S. Prereq: 230, 232. Special topics in design media applications. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 437. Architectural Photography. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 202. Emphasis on use of the camera and lighting in photographing drawings and interior and exterior building environments. Field trip fee, materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Arch 448. Materials and Assemblies II. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 346. Investigation of the materials and integrated systems found in complex construction assemblies. Emphasis on determination and utilization of appropriate forms of material assemblies and structural systems for large scale construction. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 451. Alternative Energy Systems in Architecture. (Dual-listed with 551.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 357 or graduate standing. Alternative energy sources and systems for architecture. Field trip fee, materials fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Arch 458. Environmental Control Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 357. Overview of architectural environmental control systems in response to occupant comfort, patterns of use, health, and safety regulations. Emphasis on the analytical rules of thumb and calculation methods necessary to provide integrated design synthesis of technical systems within architecture. A process is developed to aid in understanding the use and design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, transportation, and conveying systems and subsystems. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 467. Preservation, Restoration, and Rehabilitation. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Senior classification. Construction standards and procedures for preserving, restoring, reconstructing, and rehabilitating existing buildings following the guidelines of the National Park Service and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 471. Design for All People. (Same as Geron 471, Hous 471.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing. Principles and procedures of universal design in response to the varying ability level of users. Assessment and analysis of existing buildings and sites with respect to standards and details of accessibility for all people, including visually impaired, mentally impaired, and mobility restricted users. Design is neither a prerequisite nor a required part of the course. Enrollment open to students majoring in related disciplines. Field trip fee. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Arch 485. Contemporary Architectural Issues. (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in Arch 403. Topical lectures, readings and seminar presentations regarding contemporary architectural issues in support of Arch 404. Field trip fee, materials fee. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
Arch 490. Independent Study. F.S.SS. Cr. 1 to 9. Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form. Independent investigation. A. Design Communications. Materials fee. B. Design C. Technical Systems. Field trip fee. D. Architectural History E. Behavioral Studies F. Practice H. Honors.
Arch 501. Architectural Design and Communication I. (1-15) Cr. 6. F. Prereq: Admission to the M.Arch. program. Emphasis on design process; the elements, concepts, and precedents of architectural design and graphic communications. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 502. Architectural Design and Communication II. (1-15) Cr. 6. S. Prereq: 501. Emphasis on the contextual parameters of architectural design and their graphic representation. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 503. Architectural Design and Communication III. (1-15) Cr. 6. SS. Prereq: 502. Emphasis on architectural systems and design presentation graphics. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 520. History of American Architecture. (Dual-listed with 420.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate classification. A survey of the historical development of American architecture. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 521. Topics in Ancient Architecture. (Dual-listed with 421.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 221, 222 and senior classification or graduate standing. The history, theory, and principles of ancient architecture and urban design considering relationship to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 522. Topics in Medieval Architecture. (Dual-listed with 422.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 221, 222 and senior classification or graduate standing. The history, theory, and principles of medieval architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 523. Topics in Renaissance to Mid-eighteenth Century Architecture. (Dual-listed with 423.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 221, 222 and senior classification or graduate standing. The history, theory, and principles of renaissance to mid-eighteenth century architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 524. Topics in Nineteenth Century Architecture. (Dual-listed with 424.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 221, 222 and senior classification or graduate standing, permission of instructor. The history, theory, and principles of nineteenth century architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 525. Topics in Twentieth Century Architecture. (Dual-listed with 425.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 221, 222 and senior classification or graduate standing. The history, theory, and principles of twentieth century architecture and urban design considering relationships to the culture, visual arts, site, and surroundings. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 526. History, Theory, and Criticism of Pre-Columbian Mexican Architecture. (Dual-listed with 426.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing. Built environments of pre-conquest Mexico and Central America including the emergence, florescence, and demise of architectural styles, urban and ceremonial centers, religion, social structure, and associated arts. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 527. History, Theory, and Criticism of Chinese Architecture. (Dual-listed with 427.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing. The history and theoretical concept of Chinese built environment with emphasis on the morphology of built form and its relationship to art, landscape design, and urban structure. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 528. Topical Studies in History, Theory, and Criticism of Architecture. (2-0 or 3-0) Cr. 2 or 3 each time taken. F.S. Prereq: 221, 222 or senior classification or graduate standing. Field trip fee, materials fee. A. Pre-Modern B. Modern C. American D. World Architecture E. Architects F. Historic Preservation G. Technical, Structural, and Programmatic I. Urban Design J. Vernacular Architecture K. Practice
Arch 532. Advanced Two-Dimensional Studio. (0-6) Cr. 2. F.S. Prereq: 332 or graduate standing. Advanced exploration of two-dimensional media. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 534. Advanced Computer-aided Architectural Design. (1-4) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6 credits. F.S. Prereq: 434, permission of instructor. Emphasis on concepts, algorithms, data structures and data base development, evaluation and development of software for complex data management, and applications in architectural design. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 535. Advanced Three-Dimensional Studio. (0-6) Cr. 2 each time taken, up to a maximum of 8 credits for 335 and 535 combined. F.S. Prereq: 335 or graduate standing. Advanced investigation of sculptural expression with emphasis on individual projects. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 540. Materials and Assemblies I. (3-2). Cr. 4. F. Prereq: Graduate standing. Study of the science and technology of building materials, emphasizing the particular properties of basic materials, processes for their configuration into building elements, their performance and their application to building design. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 545. Construction Methods. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing. Advanced studies of construction methods and procedures. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 551. Alternative Energy Systems in Architecture. (Dual-listed with 451.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 357 or graduate standing. Alternative energy sources and systems for architecture. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 552. Architectural Luminous Environment. (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing. An integrated study of the concepts of lighting: natural and artificial lighting, visual stimuli, comfort, discomfort, perception, and active and passive systems of control. Emphasis on daylighting design. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 553. Architectural Thermal Environment. (3-0). Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 401 or graduate standing, and 458. An integrated study of the concepts of thermal stimuli, comfort, active and passive systems of control. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 554. Architectural Acoustic Environment. (3-0). Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing. An integrated study of the concepts of acoustic stimuli, noise control, room acoustics, and sound isolation. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 557. Advanced Studies in Building Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate standing. Advanced studies of the integration and development of technical building systems. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 558. Appropriate Technologies for Architecture. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate standing. Appropriate uses of technology in building design. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 562. Housing Design Issues. (Same as Hous 562.) (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Social, economic, and environmental factors related to the planning and design of single family and multi-family housing. Open to students in related disciplines. Field trip fee.
Arch 566. Housing for Specific Groups. (Same as Geron 566, Hous 566.) (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing. Principles of gerontology as related to planning, programming, designing, and evaluating housing environments for elderly residents. The continuum of age segregated and age integrated housing options for older people including independent living, congregate living, shared living, continuing care retirement communities, and nursing care environments. Design is neither a prerequisite nor a required part of the course. Open to students in related disciplines with an interest in gerontology and/or housing. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 572. Architectural Programming. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 372 or graduate standing. Determination of space, site, and cost factors for design. Emphasis on methods, techniques, and applications. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 573. Post-Occupancy Evaluation. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing. Methods of evaluating the physical, social, and psychological performance of buildings following construction and occupancy, with emphasis on behavioral response to the environment and its role in the design process. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 575. Contemporary Urban Design Theory. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Senior classification or graduate standing. Current urban design theory and its application to urban problems. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 577. Social Impact of the Built Environment. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Graduate standing. Interdisciplinary review and analysis of social scientific research applied to architectural design. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 582. Professional Practice Seminar. (1-0 to 3-0) Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken, up to a maximum 6 cr. F.S. Prereq: 371 or graduate standing. Investigation of the changing relationships between professional practice and the needs of society. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 585.Theory I: Contemporary Theories. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate standing. A select study of contemporary architectural texts. Readings will explore the nature of the text, its relationship to architectural practice, and the social, political and intellectual context of its production. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 587. Theory II: Theories and History..(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate standing or 401. The relevance of the theoretical device is discussed through the reading of architectural treatises. Interpretations of language, form, and meaning will seek to explore relationships to the production of contemporary architecture. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 589.Theory III: Methods of Inquiry. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 401, or graduate standing. Seminar course examining the nature of architectural research, the development of the research topic and methods of inquiry. Research approaches include comparative case studies and evaluative and critical approaches in history; theory and criticism as related to architectural scholarship. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 5 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: Written approval of instructor and department chair on approved form. Investigation of architectural issues having a specialized nature. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 601. Advanced Architectural Design I. (1-15) Cr. 6. F. Prereq: Admission into the graduate program. Complex architectural design problems incorporating aesthetic, technological, social, and contextual issues. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 602. Advanced Architectural Design II. (1-15) Cr. 6. S. Prereq: 601. Complex architectural design problems incorporating aesthetic, technological, social, and contextual issues. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 603. Advanced Architectural Design III. (1-15) Cr. 6 each time taken up to a maximum of 12 credits. F.S. Prereq: Professional degree in architecture or advanced standing in the graduate program. Architectural and urban design problems. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 690. Independent Design Study. (1-15) Cr. 6. F.S. Prereq: Admission to MSAS or M ARCH 30 credit program. Independent architectural design projects commensurate with student interests requiring approval of Architecture Graduate Advisory Committee. Field trip fee, materials fee.
Arch 699. Thesis. (1-18) Cr. 3-9. F.S.SS.