Course ID |
Credit Hours |
Course Title |
ARC 500
ARC 500 - Research Methods and Programming
3 Credit Hours
The foundational study of research methods and programming that serve architectural studies. This course investigates the co-application of multiple methodologies for the development of research topics and architectural programs. The conclusion of the course is the definition of an individual thesis project to be completed in the Graduate Program. Prerequisites: ARC 500. Restricted to enrollment in the M. Arch. Program.
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3 |
Research Methods and Programming |
ARC 501
ARC 501 - Seminar: Architectural Theory
3 Credit Hours
Seminar devoted to the teaching, investigation and discussion of contemporary architectural issues related to theory. Students have the opportunity to explore a variety of subjects through assigned readings and investigations.
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3 |
Seminar: Architectural Theory |
ARC 502
ARC 502 - Architecture Seminar
3 Credit Hours
Study of current trends and topics in architecture. Assigned readings and investigations are completed on approved topics chosen by the student. Students have the option of completing in situ study during the course.
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3 |
Architecture Seminar |
ARC 503
ARC 503 - Environmental Behavior Studies in Architecture
3 Credit Hours
This seminar introduces students of architecture to environmental behavior studies. The course deals with the complex relationships between people and their physical, social, and cultural environments. Students are introduced to common core of theories and methods rooted in the environmental design professions, social and physical sciences, and the humanities.
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3 |
Environmental Behavior Studies in Architecture |
ARC 531
ARC 531 - Seminar: Architectural History
3 Credit Hours
A seminar devoted to the teaching, investigation and discussion of the history of architecture. Students have the opportunity to investigate historical precedents and the context within which these ideas have developed. The connection to the contemporary architectural setting and current concepts will be developed and discussed.
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3 |
Seminar: Architectural History |
ARC 532
ARC 532 - Global Traditions in Architecture
3 Credit Hours
Seminar to discuss architecture beyond the tradition of Western civilization. Focus is upon the architecture of Asia, the Middle East and North America. Primitive, pre-industrial vernacular as well as cultural specific high style architecture is included. The course format is: lectures, assigned reading, class discussion and individual research reports.
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3 |
Global Traditions in Architecture |
ARC 541
ARC 541 - Architectural Systems and the Environment
3 Credit Hours
Provides an overview of building technology and systems and the role of building systems performance in providing architectural and human environments and their subsequent impact upon the natural environment. The course builds upon the philosophical ideas of sustainable design and resource consumption tools. Prerequisite: Enrollment in M. Arch. Program & 550. Concurrent enrollment in 551 is required.
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3 |
Architectural Systems and the Environment |
ARC 550
ARC 550 - Regional Architecture Studio
6 Credit Hours
Architectural Design Studio focused upon regional architecture and planning. The studio will address the local issues and build upon the local cultural and design traditions. Prerequisite: Enrollment in M. Arch. program.
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6 |
Regional Architecture Studio |
ARC 551
ARC 551 - Comprehensive Architecture Design Studio
6 Credit Hours
Arch. design studio focused upon comprehensive design of a large-scale urban building as fulfillment of the total integration of architectural systems and design criteria. This course serves as the culmination of the fulfillment of student performance criteria through the integration of all major building and urban systems while addressing the current human, social, and environmental issues. Prerequisite: Enrollment in M. Arch. Program & 550. Concurrent enrollment in 541 required.
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6 |
Comprehensive Architecture Design Studio |
ARC 552
ARC 552 - Graduate Architectural Design/Thesis I
6 Credit Hours
Initial development of individual design thesis project in a studio setting. The studio will consist of design project or an individual student thesis project as developed in ARC 500-3. Approval of thesis project by graduate faculty is required. Prerequisite: ARC 500 and 551. Restricted to enrollment in M. Arch. Program.
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6 |
Graduate Architectural Design/Thesis I |
ARC 554
ARC 554 - Graduate Architectural Design/Thesis III
6 Credit Hours
A continuation of ARC 552 in the conclusion, presentation and final approval of the individual design/thesis project in a studio setting. This course is taken by students who wish to graduate through the department. Prerequisite: 552.
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6 |
Graduate Architectural Design/Thesis III |
ARC 570
ARC 570 - Architectural Visualization
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to give the student a fundamental understanding of the practices of 3D architectural modeling and visualization. Themes emphasized are: 3D modeling; still frame rendering; animation production; image editing and post productive. restricted to enrollment in M. Arch. Program.
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3 |
Architectural Visualization |
ARC 581
ARC 581 - Special Projects
3 Credit Hours
Investigation of individual problems in architecture under the supervision of a faculty member. Restricted to M. Arch majors. Special approval needed from the instructor.
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3 |
Special Projects |
ARC 582
ARC 582 - Special Readings in Architecture
1-6 Credit Hours
Assigned readings in an area of architecture under the supervision of a faculty member. Restricted to M. Arch. Majors. Special approval needed from the instructor.
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1-6 |
Special Readings in Architecture |
ARC 591
ARC 591 - Architectural Professional Practice I
3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the organization, management, and practice of architecture as a business and profession. Emphasis is placed on the range of services provided, professional ethics, business management, marketing, contacts, and negotiations, design cost analysis/controls, and other aspects of professional practice. Restricted to enrollment in M. Arch. Program.
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3 |
Architectural Professional Practice I |
ARC 592
ARC 592 - Architectural Professional Practice II
3 Credit Hours
The development of the study and discussion of architectural professional practice issues including leadership, legal responsibilities, ethics and professional judgment. Prerequisite: None. Restricted to enrollment in M. Arch. Program.
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3 |
Architectural Professional Practice II |
ARC 593
ARC 593 - Architectural Research Paper
6 Credit Hours
This course is for students who wish to perform individual research in architecture on an approved topic. Prerequisite: ARC 552. Restricted to enrollment in M. Arch. Program.
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6 |
Architectural Research Paper |
ARC 599
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6 |
Thesis |
ARC 601
ARC 601 - Continuing Enrollment
1 Credit Hours
For Graduate students who have not finished their Master of Architecture Program and are in the process of completing their thesis or capstone project course (ARC 554). The student must have completed all other course requirements to be eligible to register for this course. Concurrent enrollment in any other course is not permitted. Graded S/U or DEF only. Prerequisites: Completion of all other coursework.
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1 |
Continuing Enrollment |