1012 Computers in Architecture. An introduction to the application of computers to many facets of architecture and related design disciplines, with emphasis on programming and computer graphics. Laboratory (F, Sp)
1133 Introduction to Building Technology. Introduction of the historical development and application of basic architectural technology including building service systems, structures and systems of building technology. (Sp)
1143 Design, Construction and Society. An introduction to the issues forming and informing the built environment. The history, principles, and practices of architecture, construction, and interior design will be explored. (F)
1153 Studio I. Individual and/or team architectural projects at an introductory level focused on the comprehensive integration of social, cultural, theoretical, environmental, and technical influences on architecture. Application of professional techniques of representation and communication required. (F, Su)
1253 Studio II. Prerequisite: 1153 or permission. Individual and/or team architectural projects at an introductory level focused on the comprehensive integration of social, cultural, theoretical, environmental, and technical influences on architecture. Application of professional technicques of representation and communication required. (Sp, Su)
2233 Architectural Structures I. Prerequisite: Architecture major and completion of 1133, 1143, 1153, 1253, Physics 1114 and Mathematics 1823, or Construction Science major and completion of Physics 2414, 2424 and Mathematics 1823. Concepts, knowledge and methods of statics and strengths of materials for architects and constructors. (F)
2243 History of the Built Environment I. Prerequisite: majors only or permission of instructor. A theological investigation of the cultural, historical, political and aesthetic values of diverse Western and non-western cultures that result in significant built environments through the 16th century. Buildings, urbanism, theories, and cultural context will be emphasized. (F) [IV-WC]
2333 Architecture and the Environment. Prerequisite: majors only; 1133, 1143, 1153, 1253. Building/site relationships and introduction of selected environmental and site design concepts. Knowledge and methods appropriate for architects. (Sp)
2343 History of the Built Environment II. Prerequisite: majors only or permission of instructor. Overview of built artifacts in Europe and the Americas since 1750. Emphasis on the formal, philosophical, social, technical and economic context of the projects discussed, as well as their later reinterpretations. (Sp)
2354 Studio III. Prerequisite: majors only; 1133, 1143, 1153, 1253. Individual and/or team architectural projects of moderate complexity focusing on the comprehensive integration of social, cultural, theoretical, environmental and technical influences on architecture. Application of professional techniques of representation and communication required. Laboratory (F)
2454 Studio IV. Prerequisite: majors only; 1133, 1143, 1153, 1253. Continuation of 2354. Introduces advanced techniques of representation and communication. Individual and/or team architectural projects of moderate complexity focusing on the comprehensive integration of social, cultural, theoretical, environmental and technical influences on architecture. Application of professional techniques of representation and communication required. Laboratory (Sp)
3013 Architecture for Non-Majors. Prerequisite: junior standing. An introduction of basic principles of architecture for the non-architect. Understanding of the qualities and characteristics of a well-designed architectural environment. Not open to architecture majors. (F, Sp) [IV-AF]
3152 Architectural Theory/Design Process. Prerequisite: 2544 and program admission. Introduction to architectural theory and the design process: brief survey of architectural theory with emphasis on philosophical, ideological and aesthetic concepts as influences on contemporary theory and practice. Exploration of decision making for design as a creative and problem-solving process. (F)
3162 Architectural Programming. Prerequisite: 3152, 3555 or 3565. Study of the elements of architectural programming; information gathering, analysis and concept development leading to architectural problem definition. The relationship between programming and the design process is emphasized. (F, Sp)
3223 Environmental Systems in Architecture. Prerequisite: Physics 1114 or 2514. Introduction to environmental control, vertical transportation, water supply, waste water drainage, lighting, and electrical power systems for buildings. (F, Sp)
3232 Architectural Materials. Prerequisite: EN D 2212 and program admission. The relationship between the technology of building materials and architectural design. The effect of material form, strength, durability and workability on structure, connections, surfaces and edges. (Sp)
3313 Mechanics for Architects I. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1812, Physics 1114 or 2514. Principles of architectural structures in tension and compression; resultants and equilibrium force systems; section properties; stress and strain; tension and compression members; trusses and pin connections. (F, Sp, Su)
3323 Mechanics for Architects II. Prerequisite: 3313, and Mathematics 1823. Principles of architectural structures in bending; shear and moment diagrams; bending members; columns and walls; selection of simple members in wood and steel. (Sp)
3433 Environmental Controls I. Prerequisite: Architecture major and completion of 2233, 2243, 2333, 2343, 2354, 2454; or Construction Science major and completion of 3633. Introduction to psychrometrics, heat transmission in buildings, heating, air conditioning and ventilation, solar heat gain, passive solar conditioning, plumbing and fire protection. (F)
3443 Modern and Contemporary Architecture. Prerequisite: 2233, 2243, 2333, 2343, 2354, 2454, and full program admission. Survey and discussion of built artifacts of 20th century architectural culture and the last 25 years of American, Japanese, and European architecture. Emphasis on the formal, philosophical, social, technical and economic context of the projects discussed, as well as their later reinterpretations. (F)
3533 Architectural Materials. Prerequisite: 2233, 2243, 2333, 2343, 2354, 2454, and full program admission. The nature of building materials with regard to form, strength, durability, workability, structure, connections, surfaces and edges. Analysis of architectural expression in use of building materials. (F)
3554 Studio V. Prerequisite: 2233, 2243, 2333, 2343, 2354, 2454, and full program admission. Continuation of 2454. Introduces projects of increasing complexity. Individual and/or team architectural projects of substantial complexity focusing on the comprehensive integration of social, cultural, theoretical, environmental and technical influences on architecture. Application of professional techniques of representation and communication required. Laboratory (F)
3555 Architectural Design/Technological Factors. Prerequisite: 2544 or 3565. Study of construction materials and technology as design determinants; lectures and individual projects. Emphasis on the design implications of building technology. Laboratory (Sp)
3565 Architectural Design/Environmental Factors. Prerequisite: 2544 or 3555 and program admission. Study of forces within the natural and built environment as design determinants; lectures and individual projects. Emphasis on the design implications of environmental forces and the built environment. Laboratory (F)
3633 Architectural Structures II. Prerequisite: Architecture major and completion of 2233, 2243, 2354, 2454, and full program admission, or Construction Science major and completion of 2233. Extension of the study of architectural structures through structural design of simple building frameworks; simple structural systems for gravity, lateral and seismic loads in steel, wood and masonry; basic structural detailing. Laboratory (Sp)
3654 Studio VI. Prerequisite: 2233, 2243, 2333, 2343, 2354, 2454, and full program admission. Continuation of 3554. Introduces projects of urban issues. Individual and/or team architectural projects of substantial complexity focusing on the comprehensive integration of social, cultural, theoretical, environmental and technical influences on architecture. Application of professional techniques of representation and communication required. Laboratory (Sp)
3734 Interior Design III (Crosslisted with Interior Design 3734). Prerequisite: 2333 (or concurrent enrollment), Interior Design 3724 or permission. Focuses on conceptual design, lighting design, and regulatory constraints in commercial interiors. Studio/lecture presentation of design principles in lighting, acoustics and space planning. Emphasis on contract interiors where lighting is of major importance. Laboratory (Sp)
3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Consists of topics designated by the instructor in keeping with the student's major program. The topics will cover materials not usually presented in the regular courses. (F, Sp, Su)
3970 Honors Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. The projects covered will vary. The content will deal with concepts not usually presented in regular coursework.
3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. Provides an opportunity for the gifted honors candidate to work at a special project in the student's field. (F, Sp)
G4033 Project Documents (Crosslisted with Landscape Architecture 4033). Prerequisite: 4575 or permission or CNS 4923. An introduction to the building construction industry and architectural project manual with emphasis on owner/contractor relations. (Sp)
4173 Cinema and Architecture of the City (Slashlisted with ARCH 5173). Prerequisite: junior standing. An examination of urban morphology and city life from antiquity through the capital cities of the 21st century. Investigates the understanding of cities, civic culture and ritual, public and private space, the role of the architect and the city planner, cultural and formal complexity, and adaptation to change. Fosters conceptualization of the urban physical system, and general theories that purport to explain its form and function. No student may earn credit for both 4173 and 5173. (Sp)
4183 Survey of Middle Eastern Architecture (Slashlisted with 5183). Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. Survey of Middle Eastern architecture and the impact architects and architecture from this time and region had upon the advancement of environmental/urban design throughout the rest of history. No student may earn credit for both 4183 and 5183. (Irreg.)[IV-NW]
G4213 Facilities Management. Prerequisite: junior or graduate standing. The relationship between facilities management, design, engineering, business, and behavioral sciences. The function and structure of the facilities management team and its place in the organizational structures. Program and project related facilities management tasks. Facility planning, programming, design, project and construction management, operation and maintenance. (F)
4243 Environmental Control for Buildings I. Prerequisite: 3223 and program admission. Introduction to psychrometrics, heat transmission in building materials, building heat losses and cooling loads and passive solar heating. Survey of air conditioning systems, design of systems for control of the thermal environment in buildings and influences of fenestration, shading and orientation. (F)
4253 Environmental Control for Buildings II. Prerequisite: 3223 and program admission. Relationship of lighting quality to human performance; principles of illumination and electrical power distribution systems; electrical code requirements and automatic control; introduction to piping design, alarm systems, lift controls, architectural acoustics and noise control. (Sp)
4333 Architectural Structures I. Prerequisite: 3323 and program admission. Structural design of simple building frameworks; loads; simple structural systems for gravity, lateral, and seismic loads in steel, wood, and masonry; connections; structural detailing. (F, Sp, Su)
4343 Architectural Structures II. Prerequisite: 3323 and program admission. Structural design of continuous building frameworks; loads; concrete structural systems; foundations; connections; structural detailing. (F, Su)
4443 History of the American Built Environment. Prerequisite: EN D 2413 and 2423 or permission. Survey of the American built environment from initial settlement and subsequent European colonization through the middle of the twentieth century. The integral nature of the built environment, the unique characteristics of the American frontier, and the heterogeneous nature of the American culture will be emphasized. Buildings, urban patterns and ideas will be studied, supported by examples ranging from the recognized standards to the commonplace. (F) [IV-WC]
4575 Architectural Design/Building Systems Integration. Prerequisite: 3223, 3232, 3555, 3565, and 4333 or 4343. Integration of structures, environmental systems, construction materials and architectural detailing. Emphasis on the use of production and presentation drawings to communicate technical information. Laboratory (F, Su) [V]
4585 Architectural Design/Special Topics. Prerequisite: 3555 or 4575. Studio-based investigation of special topics in architecture or field study in a placement approved by the instructor. (Sp)
4733 Architectural Structures III. Prerequisite: Architecture majors and completion of 3433, 3443, 3533, 3554, 3633, 3654, or Construction Science major and completion of 3633. Extension of the study of architectural structures through structural design of continuous building frameworks; loads, concrete structural systems, foundations, connections and structural detailing. Laboratory (F)
4754 Studio VII. Prerequisite: 3433, 3443, 3533, 3554, 3633, 3654. Continuation of 3654. Introduces issues of building systems. Individual and/or team architectural projects at an advanced level focusing on the comprehensive integration of social, cultural, theoretical, environmental and technical influences on architecture. Application of professional techniques of representation and communication required. Laboratory (F) [V]
4833 Environmental Controls II. Prerequisite: Architecture major and completion of 3433, 3443, 3533, 3554, 3633, 3654, orConstruction Science major and completion of 3433 and 3633. Introduction to acoustics, electrical design, lighting design, alarm and life safety systems. (Sp)
4854 Studio VIII. Prerequisite: 3433, 3443, 3533, 3554, 3633, 3654. Continuation of 4754. Introduces issues of environmental sustainability. Individual and/or team architectural projects at an advanced level focusing on the comprehensive integration of social, cultural, theoretical, environmental and technical influences on architecture. Application of professional techniques of representation and communication required. Laboratory (Sp)
G4940 Field Work. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of instructor. Field study related to the student's area of interest in a position approved by the instructor. One hour credit per 120 hours of field work or equivalent. Documentation and evaluation is required. (F, Sp, Su)
4960 Directed Readings. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of subject; maximum credit 12 hours. (F, Sp, Su)
G4970 General Departmental Seminar. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing, or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit twelve hours. Special topics in architecture. (F, Sp, Su)
G5023 Architectural Seminar. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit 12 hours. Investigation and discussion based upon the following topics: design methods, architectural research, history and theory, environmental processes, structural theory, visual perception, urban design and other related topics. (F, Sp)
G5043 Project Management. Prerequisite: 4033 or permission. Continuation of 4033. Management of the various phases within a project sequence: schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid/negotiation, construction administration. Emphasis on owner/architect relationships. (F)
G5052 Professional Practice (Crosslisted with Landscape Architecture 5052). Prerequisite: 5043 or permission of instructor. Survey of career options, internship, registration, firm organization, office management, professional conduct and ethics within the practice of architecture. (F, Sp)
G5055 Studio X. Prerequisite: 4733, 4754, 4833, 4854, and 5955. A continuation of 5955; capstone course, the third of three required. Comprehensive architectural project at a professional level. Project development from schematic design through design development and partial construction documents. Application of professional techniques of representation and communication required. Final project demonstrates professional skills and comprehension of complete environmental, urban, and systems issues in architecture. Laboratory (Sp)
G5083 Advanced Architectural Computer Applications. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The advanced use of computers in three-dimensional modeling, rendering and animation. (F, Sp)
G5162 Professional Practice I. Prerequisite: 4733, 4754, 4833, and 4854 or graduate standing and permission. Principles and procedures for practice of architecture and related professions. Exploration of professional ethics and services, project documents and management, project delivery methods and contractual relationships. (F)
G5173 Cinema and Architecture of the City (Slashlisted with ARCH 4173). Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. An examination of urban morphology and city life from antiquity through the capital cities of the 21st century. Investigates the understanding of cities, civic culture and ritual, public and private space, the role of the architect and the city planner, cultural and formal complexity, and adaptation to change. Fosters conceptualization of the urban physical system, and general theories that purport to explain its form and function. No student may earn credit for both 4173 and 5173. (Sp)
G5183 Survey of Middle Eastern Architecture (Slashlisted with 4183). Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Survey of Middle Eastern architecture and the impact architects and architecture from this time and region had upon the advancement of environmental/urban design throughout the rest of history. No student may earn credit for both 4183 and 5183. (Irreg.)
G5262 Professional Practice II. Prerequisite: 4733, 4754, 4833, 4854, and 5162 or graduate standing and permission. A continuation of 5162. Principles and procedures for practice of architecture and related professions. Exploration of professional ethics and services, project documents and management, project delivery methods and contractual relationships. (Sp)
G5343 Urban Facilities Planning (Crosslisted with Regional and City Planning 5343). Prerequisite: upper-division or graduate standing. Long- and short-term considerations in urban facilities planning. Tactical facility planning and management in organizational environment; site, layout, economic criteria, human factors, facility planning-programming standards.
G5453 History of Modern Architecture. Prerequisite: 3152, 4443. A survey of architecture in relation to modern ideas, hopes and technologies -- traces the European and American roots of the contemporary built environment. The integral nature of architecture and the cultural environment will be explored. Buildings, urban patterns and ideas will be emphasized. Examples will range from recognized standards to the commonplace. (Sp, Su)
G5505 Architectural Design/Comprehensive Project. Prerequisite: 4243, 4253, 4333, 4343, 5595. Major individual design Project. Emphasis on comprehensive, integrated design solution to the human, environmental and technological concerns encountered in a complex architectural problem. Laboratory (Sp)
G5516 Graduate Architectural Design I. Prerequisite: acceptance to the M. Arch. program or permission of graduate committee. Introduction to basic design principles. Abstract and small scale projects with minimum complexity. (F)
G5526 Graduate Architectural Design II. Prerequisite: 5516 or permission of graduate committee. Intermediate graduate design studio. Intermediate-scale projects with some complexity. (F)
G5536 Graduate Architectural Design III. Prerequisite: 3232, 3323, 4253, 5526, concurrent enrollment in 4333, or permission of graduate committee. Advanced graduate design. Large-scale projects with considerable complexity. (F)
G5546 Graduate Architectural Design IV. Prerequisite: 4253, 4333, 5536, concurrent enrollment in 4343, or permission of graduate committee. Comprehensive graduate design. Intermediate-scale projects taken to comprehensive breadth and depth. (F)
G5595 Architectural Design/Urban Design. Prerequisite: 4585, 4243 or 4253, 4333 or 4343. Studio-based investigation of interbuilding relationships; team and individual projects. Emphasis on the relationship of architecture to urban design, landscape architecture and regional/city planning. Laboratory
G5643 Urban Design Analytics (Crosslisted with Regional and City Planning 5643). Prerequisite: graduate standing in architecture or regional and city planning. A survey of analysis techniques applicable to the field of urban design, including the interpretation of basic demographic statistics, an introduction to survey and observation research techniques, visual survey methodologies, environmental assessment strategies, forecasting, gaming and decision analysis. (Sp)
G5653 Urban Design Seminar (Crosslisted with Regional and City Planning 5653). Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit six hours. Advanced seminar in urban design problems and issues through an in-depth and on-site investigation and evaluation of significant national and international urban development projects. Topics covered will be announced by instructor in the term prior to course offerings. (F, Sp)
G5713 Real Estate I. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. An introductory course which surveys the real estate development process. (F)
G5723 Real Estate II. Prerequisite: 5613. Based on the knowledge of the real estate process gained in Real Estate I, the student will complete a major related individual project. (Sp)
G5733 Marketing. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Introduction to the principles, and their application required for the marketing of professional services. (Sp)
G5743 Legal Framework for Design. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Introduction to the legal principles relevant to real estate planning, financing, development, operation, and disposal of real property and real estate projects. (F)
G5753 Value Analysis. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. The concept and application of value engineering is explained along with its specialized techniques. (Sp)
G5763 Landscape Architecture for Architects. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Analysis and organization of the site together with the use of plant materials in landscape design. (Sp)
G5930 Independent Study with Computer Applications. Prerequisite: END 1012 and permission of instructor. Contracted independent study with emphasis on computer applications in architecture. Documentation and presentation varies with nature of the problem or project.
G5955 Studio IX. Prerequisite: 4733, 4754, 4833, 4854. Capstone course, the second of three required. Comprehensive architectural project at a professional level. Project development from urban context through schematic design. Application of professional techniques of representation and communication required. Laboratory (F)
G5960 Directed Readings. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: fifth year or graduate standing in architecture and permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of subject; maximum credit nine hours. Studies in major field as approved by instructor. (F, Sp, Su)
G5970 General Departmental Seminar. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. Advanced professional topics in architecture, construction science, urban design or environmental design. Lectures, team and individual assignments. (F)
G5980 Research for Master's Thesis. Variable enrollment, two to nine hours; maximum credit applicable toward degree, four hours. Laboratory (F, Sp, Su)
G5990 Special Studies in Architecture. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: fifth year or graduate standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit nine hours. Subject as assigned by instructor will be explored in depth. Documentation and presentation varies with nature of problem. Laboratory (Sp, Su)
G6133 Sustainable Design Analytics. Prerequisite: Program admission or permission of instructor. Advanced level survey course investigating the wide variety of computer-based applications available for making sustainable design decisions. Case studies are used to clarify information presented. (F)
G6143 Theory of Sustainability. Prerequisite: Program admission or permission of instructor. Historical and contemporary topics in sustainable design goals, concepts, theories, and philosophies. (F)
G6156 Graduate Studio I. Prerequisite: Program admission or permission of instructor. Introduction to the study of sustainability and regional response: A survey of readings and precedents, studio projects, and filed trips. Focus is on the "3 R's" - renew, reuse, and recycle; the "4 pillars" - conservation, harmony, cooperation, and balance; and various strategies for conserving energy, water, materials, and land to promote environmental quality. (F)
G6233 Sustainable Technology. Prerequisite: Program admission and 6133. In depth exploration of special topics in sustainable architecture. Subjects may be drawn frorm criteria for sustainable sites, water and energy efficiency, resources management, materials manufacture, and environmental quality. Documentation and presentation varies with nature of topic. (Sp)
G6243 Research Methods and Programming. Prerequisite: Program admission and 6133 and 6143. Research methodology applied to relevant topics resulting in the development of a design program for the professional project in sustainable architecture. (Sp)
G6256 Graduate Studio II. Prerequisite: Program admission and 6133 and 6143, and 6156. Intermediate study of sustainability and regional response: Continuation at a more informed level of readings and precedents, studio projects and field trips. Focus is on sustainable architecture that is responsive to regional conditions of custom, culture, materiality, and place. (Sp)
G6356 Graduate Studio III. Prerequisite: Program admission and 6233 and 6243, and 6256. Advanced study of sustainability and regional response: Application of theory and practices to a professional project of the individual student's choosing. A faculty committee guides the student's progress to completion of a schematic design. Emphasis is on demonstrating a comprehensive understanding and integrative capability in creating architecture that is contextually responsive and environmentally responsible in promoting a sustainable future. (F)
G6456 Graduate Studio IV. Prerequisite: Program admission and 6356. Continues project development of the schematic design. Previously gained awareness, understanding and ability are applied to bring the project to the level of design development. Emphasis is on improving the ability to make value judgments and critically review, test and refine architectural concepts in relation to regional distinctions and sustainable imperatives that reflect current social, economic and cultural demands. (Sp)
G6590 Professional Project Research. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research and development on subjects related to the professional project in architectural studies, architectural technology, historic preservation, urban design or other approved topics. (F, Sp, Su)
G6643 Urban Design Theory (Crosslisted with Landscape Architecture and Regional and City Planning 6643). Prerequisite: graduate standing. A survey of theory relevant to the urban design process, including social and behavioral concepts, visual and aesthetic theory, spatial and geographic factors of urban form. (Sp)
G6680 Advanced Architectural Design III. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: 5505 or 5546. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Advanced design projects with an emphasis in architectural studies, architectural technology, historic preservation, urban design or other approved topics. Laboratory (F, Su)
G6690 Professional Project. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: 5595 or 6680. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. A terminal professional project demonstrating comprehensive understanding and integrative capabilities in architectural studies, architectural technology, historic preservation, urban design or other approved topics. Laboratory (F, Sp, Su)
G6930 Independent Study with Computer Applications. Prerequisite: END 1012 and permission of instructor. Contracted independent study with emphasis on computer applications in architecture. Documentation and presentation varies with nature of the problem or project.
G6990 Special Studies in Architecture. 1 to 6 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing. May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. The candidate will thoroughly explore the particular phase of architecture selected for advanced study by the student and the graduate committee; presentation of the work will be determined by the nature of the contribution. Laboratory (F, Sp, Su)
Updated: October 9, 2007