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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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ARC 599 - Thesis

6 Credit Hours

Graded S/U or DEF only. Prerequisite: ARC 552. Restricted to enrollment in M. Arch. Program

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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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