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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ARCHITECTURE
(ARC)

1213 Design I
(1-6) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ARC 1313. Introduction to design through a focus on visual literacy and the conceptualization of human nvironments.
Explores the basic design elements of 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. (Formerly ARC 1233. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 1213 and ARC 1233.)

1223 Design II
(1-6) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 1213 and ARC 1313.
Design as a broadly synthetic process which stresses development through graphical 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.

1313 Visual Communication
(1-6) 3 hours credit.
Exploration of means, methods, and materials used by architects and interior designers in the graphic study of material and spatial conditions. Covers orthographic and isometric 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. [TCCN: ARCH 1307.]

1413 Architecture and Culture
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Introduces architecture by exploring its sources in human culture and behavioral patterns and traces its evolution to the current state of architectural, interior design, and building professions. Examines their relationship to allied professions. [TCCN: ARCH 1305.]

1423 Architecture and Thought
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Introduction to the relationship between the built environment and human thought. Examines the structure of thought and the ideas that give shape to built form. Readings are drawn from literature, philosophy, and architectural theories of different cultures and historical periods. [TCCN: ARCH 1311.]

2116 Design III
(2-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 1223. Architectural and Interior Design with a focus on both process and analysis. 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.
(Formerly ARC 2113. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 2116 and ARC 2113.)

2126 Design IV
(2-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 2116, and concurrent enrollment in ARC 2513 and ARC 2223 or IDE 2143.
Architectural and Interior Design with a focus on full design synthesis. Focus on urban projects with consideration given to historical precedents, urban contextual response, architectural theory, and architectural order. Introduction to the role of fire and life safety concerns, building codes, ADA accessibility, and zoning regulations as formative in design. (Formerly ARC 2123. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 2126 and ARC 2123.)

2213 Construction Materials and Concepts
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 1223 or enrollment as a major in construction management.
Concepts and skills fundamental to structure, construction, building enclosure, 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.

2223 Structures I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ARC 2126, ARC 2213, MAT 1093, and either PHY 1603 or PHY 1904.
Introduction to architectural structures and the principles and systems of structural materials. Course considers the spatial, structural, and aesthetic qualities possible in the articulation of structure through architectural design.

2233 Construction Materials and Sustainable Technology
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 2213.Continuation of ARC 2213 further considering material selection, assembly, and the sequencing of buildingconstruction.
Exploration of the techniques and technology of sustainable design, including material selection, process, and theory.

2413 History of Architecture: Antiquity through Medieval
(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 & IDE majors [TCCN: ARCH 1301.]

2423 History of Architecture: Renaissance through Nineteenth Century
(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 & IDE majors. [TCCN: ARCH 1302.]

2433 History of Building Technology
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Survey of the history of building technology to the present time.

2513 Introduction to Digital Design Media
(2-2) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in ARC 2126 and ARC 2223 or IDE 2143.
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
(1-6) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 1223 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 building development.
Evolution of housing design and development with emphasis on site and market analyses, zoning, codes, and infrastructure issues.

3216 Architecture Studio I
(2-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 2126, ARC 2223, ARC 2413, ARC 2423, and completion of or concurrente nrollment 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
(2-12) 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 Structures II
(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 strengths of materials. Graphical and mathematical design of structural systems. Consideration of the role of structural articulation in the creation of built environments. Completion of this course is required in order to take ARC 4246.

3343 Environmental Systems I
(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 ARC 3323. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 3343 and ARC 3323.)

3353 Environmental Systems II
(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 ARC 3313. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 3353 and ARC 3313.)

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 or enrollment as a major in construction management; ARC 2213.
Introduction to estimating procedures related to quantity surveying, cost of materials and labor, and life-cycle costs.

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.

4113 Project Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 3203 for construction management 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 no 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 interior design. 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 2D and 3D 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 3D 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
(2-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 3226, ARC 3233, and ARC 3353.
Advanced architectural design with a focus on the interrelationship of the systems responsible for the full development of architectural environments. Includes theoretical and design consideration of systems of architectural order including natural, structural, mechanical, movement, enclosure, and assembly at multiple scales. Requires recognition of life safety issues, ADA accessibility, zoning regulations, and a conformance to building codes.

4256 Architecture Topics Studio
(2-12) 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 3226, ARC 3233, and ARC 3353 or consent of instructor.
Topics-based exploration and application of advanced design theory relative to architecture and urban design. Covers design philosophy, programming, transformation processes, and design development.

4313 Construction Graphics
(1-4) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 3226 or 3246; ARC 3233 (for architecture majors); 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.

4333 Practicum
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ARC 3226; ARC 3246 or enrollment as a major in construction management. Must have consent of instructor.
Offers students majoring in architecture, interior design, and construction management 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. (Formerly ARC 3333. Credit cannot be earned for both ARC 4333 and ARC 3333.)

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.

4513 Professional Practice and Ethics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 2126.
A study of the currently applied ethical, legal, and professional criteria for the practice of architecture and allied professions. Forms of practice, client relationships, interior design, team leadership, office organization, and project management including initiation, acquisition, agreements, and management.

4613 Construction Management I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 2126 or enrollment as a major in construction management.
The study of the management of the construction process and its integration with allied professions.

4623 Construction Management II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: ARC 4613.
Continuation of ARC 4613 with emphasis on scheduling and project delivery methods.

4911,3,6 Independent Study
1, 3, or 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: 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
(1-6) 3 hours credit, (2-12) 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.

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