ARCHITECTURE (ARC) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1213 Design I [TCCN: ARCH 1303.]
(0-6) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ARC 1313.
Introduction to design through a focus on design literacy and the creative conceptualization of issues fundamental to design of human environments. Through direct engagement with materials and processes of making, projects investigate basic design elements such as line, form, color, and texture in conjunction with the principles of rhythm, balance, proportion, and scale. Introduction to architectural precedents, architectural ideas, and architectural conventions.
1226 Design II
(0-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 1213 and ARC 1313.
Design as a broadly synthetic process which stresses creative and conceptual development through representational visualization. Projects focus on the concerns of interior spatial qualities and design. Explores the role of color, light, and spatial experience in the development of human environments. Introduction to building typologies, space planning, critical thought pertaining to the built environment, and continued concern with architectural precedents. (Formerly ARC 1223. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 1226 and ARC 1223.)
1313 Architectural Drawing [TCCN: ARCH 1307.]
(0-6) 3 hours credit.
Exploration of graphic processes and techniques used by architects and interior designers in the study of material and spatial conditions. Covers orthographic and axonometric projection, section, and perspective through analytical, representational, and transformative drawing techniques. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in this course is required in order to take ARC 1213. (Formerly titled Visual Communication.)
1413 Architecture and Culture [TCCN: ARCH 1305.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Introduces architecture by exploring its sources within culture and the dynamic interrelationship between humans and the environment. Draws from diverse sources and cultures in the exploration of architectural order, including Western and non-Western traditions, art, philosophy, literature, music, history, language, myth, ritual, oral, and written traditions, and popular culture.
1513 Great Buildings and Cities of the World
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Introducing buildings and urban fabric that are universally considered timeless contributions to the cultural heritage of the world. Examples are presented within the context of diverse cultures and express a variety of different aesthetic, political, and religious values. Draws from diverse sources from Western and non-Western traditions, from high culture and vernacular sources, and span from antiquity to the present.
2116 Design III
(0-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 1226.
Architectural and interior design with a focus on development of creative concepts and processes of design. Projects are located in nonurban contexts with special consideration given to building-to-site integration, topography, spatial experience, spatial relationships, programming, and overall organizational concepts, and detailing. Includes digital technology modules which introduce and integrate various programs into course material. Laptops and software are required.
2126 Design IV
(0-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 2116, and concurrent enrollment in ARC 2213 or IDE 2143.
Architectural and interior design with a focus on full development of design processes and creative, conceptual capacities utilized by designers. Focus on urban projects with consideration given to historical precedents, urban contextual response, architectural theory, and architectural order, and detailing. Introduction to the role of fire and life safety concerns, building codes, ADA accessibility, and zoning regulations as formative in design. Includes digital technology modules which introduce and integrate various programs into course material. Laptops and software are required.
2213 Building Technology I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 1226 or enrollment as a major in Real Estate Finance and Development.
Concepts and skills fundamental to structure, construction, building enclosure, sustainability, and interior environments. Analysis and selection of materials, components, and assemblies. Introduction to the historical role of materials in architectural and interior design. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in this course is required in order to take ARC 2223. Concurrent enrollment in ARC 2116 is recommended for ARC and IDE majors. (Formerly titled Construction Materials and Concepts.)
2223 Building Technology II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ARC 2126, ARC 2213, MAT 1093, and PHY 1603 or PHY 1903.
Introduction to architectural structures and the principles and systems of structural materials. Course considers the spatial, structural, sustainability, and aesthetic qualities possible in the articulation of structure through architectural design. (Formerly titled Structures I.)
2413 History of Architecture: Prehistory through Medieval [TCCN: ARCH 1301.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Introduction to the history of architecture, urbanism, and material culture from prehistory to the 15th century. Explores the varied ways in which architecture reflects and shapes social, religious, and political concerns in the Western and non-Western world. Concurrent enrollment in ARC 2116 is recommended for ARC and IDE majors.
2423 History of Architecture: Renaissance through Nineteenth Century [TCCN: ARCH 1302.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Introduction to the history of architecture, urbanism, and material culture from the 15th to the 20th century. Explores the varied ways in which architecture reflects and shapes social, religious, and political concerns in the Western and non-Western world. Concurrent enrollment in ARC 2126 is recommended for ARC and IDE majors.
2513 Introduction to Digital Design Media
(2-2) 3 hours credit.
Introduction to 2-dimensional image processing, as well as 3-dimensional and 4-dimensional digital design media. Addresses design skills, principles, techniques, procedures, and knowledge of how digital media impacts the design process, profession, and design culture.
3113 Presentation Graphics
(0-6) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 1226 and ARC 1313.
Principles and techniques of composition for presentation graphics. Exercises in architectural rendering in various media.
3203 Housing Design and Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 2126 or enrollment as a major in Real Estate Finance and Development.
Evolution of housing design and development with emphasis on site and market analyses, zoning, codes, and infrastructure issues.
3216 Architecture Studio I
(0-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 2126, ARC 2223, ARC 2413, ARC 2423, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in ARC 3233.
Architectural design as the application of building technology and materials as key components in the art of architecture. Examines methods for analyzing and developing the tectonics of an architectural assembly and the principles of structure and its material construction. Projects consider the urban fabric as context and site for architectural investigation.
3226 Architecture Studio II
(0-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 3216.
Architectural design focused on environmental control systems and their integration into projects that range in scale and scope. Covers programming skills through a consideration of the relationship between human activities and architectural environments. Projects consider both urban and nonurban settings with a focus on critical response to their respective setting.
3233 Building Technology III
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 2126 and ARC 2223.
Continued introduction to architectural structures which considers the physical principles that govern classical statics and strength of materials. Graphical and mathematical design of structural systems. Consideration of the role of structural articulation and sustainability in the design of buildings. Completion of this course is required in order to take ARC 4246. (Formerly titled Structures II.)
3343 Building Technology IV
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 2126 and ARC 2213.
Environmentally responsive design of buildings and the natural and artificial systems that support them, including heating, ventilation and cooling, water and waste, and solid waste management. (Formerly titled Environmental Systems I.)
3353 Building Technology V
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 3343.
Light and sound as building form determinants and the natural and artificial systems that support them, including illumination, electrical design, and acoustics. (Formerly titled Environmental Systems II.)
3433 Topics in Architecture and Thought
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study of the relationship between the built environment and thought. Examines ideas and processes that give shape to built form. Readings are drawn from a multitude of sources including art, literature, philosophy, science, and architectural theories of different cultures and historical periods. Work includes a research and writing component. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Formerly ARC 1423.) (Formerly titled Architecture and Thought.)
3533 History of Building Technology
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Survey of the history of building technology to the present time. (Formerly ARC 2433. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 3533 and ARC 2433.)
3613 History of Modern Architecture
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study of the social, aesthetic, theoretical, technical, cultural, and professional forces that form, shape, and communicate modern architecture. Completion of ARC 2413 and ARC 2423 is recommended for ARC and IDE majors.
4013 Building Construction Estimating I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 2126 and ARC 2213 or enrollment as a major in Real Estate Finance and Development.
Introduction to estimating procedures related to quantity surveying, cost of materials and labor, and life-cycle costs. (Same as CSM 4013. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 4013 and CSM 4013.)
4023 Building Construction Estimating II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 4013.
Continuation of ARC 4013 with emphasis on pricing work, subcontracting, and bidding strategies. Review of major cost-estimating software. (Same as CSM 4023. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 4023 and CSM 4023.)
4113 Project Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 3203 for Real Estate Finance and Development majors or consent of instructor.
The application of building/development practices to architectural and planning projects.
4143 Architecture Topics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 2126 or consent of instructor.
A study of current trends and issues in architecture. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 9 semester credit hours will apply to a bachelor’s degree.
4153 Topics in International Architecture
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 2126 or consent of instructor.
An examination of current international trends and issues in architecture and urbanism. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
4223 Topics in Design Computing
(2-2) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 2513 or consent of instructor.
Theory-based seminar course exploring critical, spatial and philosophical issues relative to the impact of digital technologies within the field of architecture. Involves some usage of 2-D and 3-D digital media.
4233 Computer Projects in Design
(2-2) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 2513 or consent of instructor.
Project-driven lecture/lab course exploring advanced issues associated with 3-D modeling, animation, photo-realistic visualization, and computer-aided manufacturing. Considers the role these processes play in architectural and interior design. (Same as IDE 4233. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 4233 and IDE 4233.)
4246 Architecture Systems Studio
(0-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 3226, ARC 3233, and ARC 3353.
Architectural design with a focus on the interrelationship of the systems responsible for the design and development of architectural environments. Includes theoretical and pragmatic consideration of the building systems, including environmental, structural, mechanical, movement, enclosure, and assembly at multiple scales. Includes modules which examine the specific requirements of technical documentation, accessibility (ADA), vertical circulation, and building codes.
4256 Architectural Research Studio
(0-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 3226.
Research-based exploration and application of advanced design theory relative to topics in architecture and urban design. (Formerly titled Architecture Topics Studio.)
4313 Construction Graphics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 3226 or IDE 3246; ARC 3233 (for architecture majors); and ARC 3353.
A study in the preparation of construction documents and their use in communication of design concepts among the designer, owner, contractor, and others. Students will be required to prepare detailed construction documents. (Same as CSM 2323. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 4313 and CSM 2323.)
4333 Practicum
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 3226, IDE 3246 or enrollment as a major in Real Estate Finance and Development, and consent of instructor.
Offers students majoring in architecture, interior design, and real estate finance and development participation in a variety of design, development, and construction concerns. Students work under supervision 15 to 20 hours a week in an approved internship to gain knowledge of their respective professional fields.
4423 History and Theory of Urban Form
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 2126, ARC 2413, and ARC 2423.
Concentrates on the origins of the contemporary city, its current condition, and emerging theories of urban design.
4613 Construction Management I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 2126 or enrollment as a major in Real Estate Finance and Development.
The study of the management of the construction process and its integration with allied professions. (Same as CSM 4513. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 4613 and CSM 4513.)
4623 Construction Management II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 4613.
Continuation of ARC 4613 with emphasis on scheduling and project delivery methods. (Same as CSM 4523. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 4623 and CSM 4523.)
4816 Study Abroad: Studio
(0-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 3216 and permission of instructor.
An architecture studio associated with a study abroad program.
4823 Study Abroad: History/Theory
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
A lecture/seminar course associated with a study abroad program; involves field trips.
4833 Study Abroad: Observational Drawing
(0-6) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
A drawing course associated with a study abroad program; involves field trips.
4911,3,6 Independent Study
1, 3, or 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) of the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Scholarly research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, may apply to a bachelor’s degree.
4953,6 Special Studies in Architecture
(0-6) 3 hours credit, (0-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours for ARC 4953 or 12 hours for ARC 4956, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree.