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Architecture (ARCH)
- http://arch.usc.edu/
- D class assignments available; Email: archadvs@usc.edu; URL: https://arch.usc.edu/d-clearance.
- D class assignments for undergraduates available; Email: archadvs@usc.edu.
Immersive, project-based architecture thinking, drawing, building, and making course, which includes aspects of professional development and college readiness. (Not available for major or minor credit.)
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11300D | 850 | Lecture-Lab | 8:00-11:00am | MTuWThF | 15 of 16 | Lauren Matchison,Tobi Ashiru | HAR125 |
Introduction to principles and processes; sequence of exercises emphasizing development of basic skills, ideas, and techniques used in the design of simplified architectural projects.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 102a
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11202D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | Mon, Thu | 86 of 91 | Teddy Slowik, Jia zhou Zhu | WAHB10 |
Introduction to the ways architecture is created and understood, for minors and non-majors. Hands-on discussion and laboratory session with some drawing and model building. Not available for credit to architecture majors.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11206D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Monday | 14 of 14 | Valery Augustin | HAR115A | ||
11207D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 14 | Teddy Slowik | HAR115A | ||
11430D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 10 of 14 | Tobi Ashiru | HAR115A |
Examines the entrepreneurial process of taking a product from idea to marketplace, including innovation, concepts of feasibility, design, prototyping, getting investors and marketing.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11208D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 15 | Lee Olvera | WAHB12 |
Introduction to concepts and principles that are the distinguishing attributes of the architectural discourse and to the range of skills essential to the design process.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 105
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture and Inventive Technologies
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11209D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 11 | R Mitchell | WAHB12 |
Continuing development of principles and processes: sequence of projects selected to broaden awareness of design issues at various scales in the urban context. Prerequisite: 102abL.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 202a
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11212D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | MWF | 86 of 87 | Eric Nulman | HAR215 |
Introduction for the non-programmer to the uses of the computer inarchitecture, including the application of existing programs and their implications for design. Lecture and laboratory. Overview and use of software types.
- Note: Overview of parametric strategies and use of software types including Rhino 3D and Grasshopper.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11231D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Friday | 15 of 16 | Sarah Hammond |
Basic considerations and design implications of the problem of determination of the materials and the construction details and processes for buildings.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11230D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:20am | Mon, Wed | 87 of 90 | Hadrian Predock,Geoffrey von Oeyen | WAHB1 |
Investigation and design of structure systems : their resistance toseismic and wind forces and integration with architectural design for synergy of form and structure.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 213a
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. Both ARCH 213a and 213b are required for GE credit. Architecture majors can obtain D-clearance through the department.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11244D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 91 of 93 | Bhavna Sharma, Jeff Guh | HAR101 | ||
11246R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 91 of 93 | Bhavna Sharma, Jeff Guh | HAR101 |
A world-wide perspective of architectural history as a product of social, cultural, religious, and political dimensions, a: 4500 BCE to 1500 CE.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. Both ARCH 214a and 214b are required for GE credit. Architecture majors can obtain D-clearance through the department.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11256D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Wed, Fri | 86 of 100 | Erik Carver | GFS106 |
The architect's sketchbook as a portable laboratory for perceivingand documenting space introduces the study of the builtenvironment. On-site sessions develop drawing, observation, and visualization skills.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11262R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 11 of 16 | Miller Fong | HAR115A | PDF (340429 KB) |
Special integrative year including design issues relating to housing.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 302A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11270D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | MWF | 65 of 65 | Valery Augustin |
Introduction to design principles and processes; sequence of exercises emphasizing development of basic skills, ideas, and techniques used in the creation of simplified urban space design projects.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 203
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11303D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 12 of 18 | Lauren Matchison | DMC257 |
The design of a building as a complex of interacting systems; relations of subsystems; influences of production and marketing on design.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 305A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11276D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 9 | David Gerber |
Ideas, problems, and computations related to the design of buildings in response to the luminous and sonic environment.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11286D | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-4:20pm | Tue, Thu | 69 of 80 | Douglas Noble,Lauren Dandridge,Elizabeth Valmont | HAR101 |
(Study abroad programs only) Study of the relationships between places and culture through readings, lectures, discussion and weekly field trips.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11339D | 661 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 14 | Marcos Sanchez | TBA | ||
11366D | 915 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 19 of 19 | Sophia Gruzdys | TBA |
Selected areas of specialization; three projects chosen with advisement from a variety of studio offerings that concentrate on different areas of vital concern.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 402A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11314D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Mon, Fri | 35 of 35 | Doris Sung | OFFICE | ||
2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | ONLINE | |||||||
11340D | 661 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 14 of 14 | Marcos Sanchez, Victoria Coaloa | TBA | ||
11367D | 915 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 19 of 19 | Sophia Gruzdys | TBA |
Design of building systems as an experimental process. Prereq: ARCH 305abL.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 405a
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11326D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-2:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 5 | Tigran Ayrapetyan | HAR115A |
Offered for particular geographic areas of study. Required prerequisite for all full semester undergraduate global programs. Also intended for general interest in focused study on particular geographic area.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11341D | 661 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 14 | Marcos Sanchez, Victoria Coaloa | TBA | ||
11368D | 915 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 19 of 19 | Sophia Gruzdys | TBA | ||
11407D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 20 | Vinayak Bharne | HAR115A |
Architectural design considered as a technological problem; influence of technology on design; buildings as integrated sets of subsystems.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 313
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11334D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 66 of 85 | Valery Augustin,Scott Uriu | WAHB1 |
Perspectives in Architecture and Urbanism is an advanced course that allows students to delve deeply into one aspect of world history, theory and/or contemporary issues to develop more focused and critical understanding of that discourse.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Architecture of Occupation and Resistance | |||||||||
11437D | 001 | Lecture | 10:30-12:20pm | Friday | 14 of 16 | Faiza Moatasim | WAH212 |
Perceiving and documenting the built environment through the perspective and frame of the digital camera. Mastering the basic principles of the digital image though an understanding of frame, light, exposure, color correction, and printing output.
- Note: Course meets in WAH B2.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11344D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-5:20pm | Thursday | 10 of 16 | Michael Arden | WAHB2 | PDF (1282867 MB) |
See how light alters the visual impact of architectural forms; master high-resolution images both with film and digital; become a professional image developer/processor utilizing photographic software.
- Note: Course meets in WAH B2.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11363D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Michael Arden | WAHB2 | PDF (1408912 MB) |
Field studies using direct observation, site recordings/documentation, analysis and evaluation supplemented by discussions and readings in architecture. Departmental approval. Recommended preparation: core curriculum
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11345D | 661 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 14 of 14 | Victoria Coaloa | TBA | ||
11369D | 915 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 19 of 19 | John Dutton | TBA |
Field studies using direct observation, site recordings/documentation, analysis and evaluation supplemented by discussions and readings in urbanism. Departmental approval. Recommended preparation: core curriculum
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11346D | 661 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 14 of 14 | Marcos Sanchez, Victoria Coaloa | TBA | ||
11370D | 915 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 19 of 19 | Sophia Gruzdys | TBA |
Field studies using direct observation, site recordings/documentation, analysis and evaluation supplemented by discussions and readings in tectonics. Departmental approval. Recommended preparation: core curriculum
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11347D | 661 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 14 of 14 | Marcos Sanchez, Victoria Coaloa | TBA | ||
11371D | 915 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 19 of 19 | John Dutton | TBA |
Global histories and anthropologies of architectures and infrastructures are studied through questions of equitability, enfranchisement and political agency. Discussions are supplemented by visual material.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11464D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:40pm | Wednesday | 14 of 16 | Ginger Nolan | HAR115A |
Design, financial, legal and management challenges of mixed use real estate development; field project.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FBE 391 or RED 375 or ARCH 302B)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the RED department but may qualify for major credit in ARCH. To register, enroll in RED 469.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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51689D | 532 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 18 of 18 | Richard Green | RGL103 |
Collaborative research project and research paper in an area of concentration.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 470A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architectural Studies
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Architecture
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11385D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Friday | 8 of 8 | Lee Olvera |
Modeled after Renaissance Salons, this "flipped classroom" course relies on lectures by luminaries and discussions as a means to interrogate the role of the architect.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11268R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 21 of 40 | Kate Chiu | HAR101 | ||
12:00-12:50pm | Monday | WAHB1 |
Selected topics in various specialty areas of architecture.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Exterior Architectural Light and its Effect on Community and Nature | ||||||||||
11444D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 12 | Lauren Dandridge | WAH212 | ||
An Exploration of America's National Parks | ||||||||||
11445R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 22 of 30 | Douglas Noble | WAHB1 |
The final architectural project under the guidance of a faculty adviser to demonstrate architectural knowledge, skills, and professional interests and goals.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 500A and ARCH 501
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior (fifth year)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Architecture
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11405D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Mon, Fri | 70 of 70 | Eric Haas | WAH207 | ||
4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | ONLINE |
A general introduction to architectural principles, intended to develop design and critical thinking skills and proficiency to communicate those ideas effectively. Open to graduate architecture majors only.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 505a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11410D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | MWF | 26 of 26 | Gary Paige | WAH209 |
Fundamental theories and meanings of computation as a technique in architectural design.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11412D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 13 of 18 | Karen Kensek | WPHB36 | PDF (796852 KB) |
A historical survey of global architecture, analyzed as a product of social, cultural, religious and political forces.a: 4500 BCE to 1500 CE; b: 1500 CE to present.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 514a
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11235D | 001 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 21 of 30 | Vittoria Di Palma | WAHB1 |
Critical studies in building science ranging from sustainability, lighting, acoustics, materials and methods, structures, energy issues, digital media, and fabrication. Students focus on minimum of two topics.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Super Chunks | |||||||||
11515R | 732 | Lecture | 11:00-12:40pm | Monday | 8 of 16 | Teddy Slowik | |||
Theories of Computer Technology | |||||||||
11516R | 732 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 13 of 16 | Karen Kensek | PDF (796852 KB) | ||
Facade Beyond Parametricism | |||||||||
11517R | 731 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 16 | Jia zhou Zhu | HAR125 |
Methodologies and exercises on contextual design and environmentally sound technologies (EST's) applications for the sustainability of urban infrastructures, operative landscapes, and building integration in the urban system.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11519R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Thursday | 7 of 16 | Russell Fortmeyer | HAR102 | PDF (455867 KB) |
Exploration of the role design plays in enhancing independence and well-being for older people by examining cross-cultural models of housing and community design.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11241R | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-8:30pm | Wednesday | 9 of 16 | Victor Regnier | WAH212 |
a. Introduction to behavior and analysis of building structures. Structural loading, materials, and element types will be explored to understand the basic building blocks of buildings. b. Investigation and design of building structural systems for gravity, wind and seismic loading. Comprehensive design exploration of framing type, materials, detailing, layout, form and integration. Recommended preparation: One-semester college-level course in physics or calculus.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11523D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 26 of 36 | Santosh Shahi | HAR101 |
Comparative studies of professional practice between U.S. firms and firms in other countries. Open to international upper-division undergraduate and graduate architecture students only. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Architecture
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11414D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 24 | Charles Lagreco,Trudi Sandmeier | TBA |
Design methodology, typology programming, site analysis, budget formulation and pro-forma procedures. Office management, emphasizing professional service and professional ethics as well as project management focusing on the architect's responsibilities during construction.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11525D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 150 of 200 | Mina Chow,Michael Hricak | THH201 |
Design methodology, typology programming, site analysis, budget formulation and pro-forma procedures. Office management, emphasizing professional service and professional ethics as well as project management focusing on the architect's responsibilities during construction. Prerequisites: ARCH-500a or ARCH-605b.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11251D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 69 of 70 | Janek Dombrowa | WAHB1 | ||
11222R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 69 of 70 | Vlanka Catalan | WAHB1 |
An exploration of the various elements and stages of the housing development process. Recommended preparation: a preliminary understanding of real estate or housing.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11528R | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-8:20pm | Monday | 9 of 16 | John Mutlow | WAH212 | PDF (733329 KB) |
Historical overview of the major domestic and international housing developments and innovations since the early 20th century case study format examining a wide range of issues that determine the form of urban housing in various cultures. Major emphasis on the detail analysis of social, technical, and design factors affecting recent housing developments. Recommended preparation: two years of undergraduate architectural studies.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11529R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 11 of 16 | Sascha Delz | HAR115A |
Introduction to the principles and ethics, scope and activities, and types of organization for landscape architecture practice.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11441D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Monday | 12 of 16 | Esther Margulies | OFFICE |
Techniques, strategies, materials, and standards to topographic design and construction in landscape architecture. In-class labs practice basic grading, drainage design, and stormwater management.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11243D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 7 of 16 | Alexander Robinson | PDF (365661 KB) |
Develop tools and knowledge to expand the performative boundaries of landscape architecture beyond common typologies. Topics range from ecological infrastructure to design with weather patterns. A systematic approach to case studies, landscape technologies, and field trips seeds the knowledge base and representational methods necessary to design and build these complex landscape performances.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11431D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Thursday | 11 of 16 | Alexander Robinson | WAH212 |
Principles and concepts of plant ecology and regional plant identification; introduction to California native plant species and communities with field trips and case studies.
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11258D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Monday | 5 of 16 | Isaac Brown | HAR102 |
Projects in urban settings with emphasis on landscape continuities as well as development of integrative schematic proposals and detailed open space design.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 541A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11223D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 4 | Takako Tajima | OFFICE | ||
1:00-2:50pm | Friday | OFFICE |
Projects for the public realm with emphasis on urbanity and connectivity, place and meaning.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 542A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11442D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 8 | Aroussiak Gabrielian | OFFICE | ||
2:00-3:50pm | Friday | OFFICE |
Builds on knowledge related to the impacts of anthropocentrism on our current environmental/landscape condition - stresses on biodiversity, urban heat island, sea-level rise, etc, and strategies at mitigating these conditions - urban forestry, building soils, etc.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11245D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 14 of 16 | Douglas Kent | WAH212 |
Developing and communicating landscape architecture design intent using visualization tools for three-dimensional studies.
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11247D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 6 of 16 | Aroussiak Gabrielian | OFFICE |
Conservation practice within an economic, political, and cultural context looking at the regulatory environment, public advocacy and policy, real estate development, heritage tourism, environmental sustainability, cultural diversity, and interpretation. Recommended preparation: ARCH-549.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11226R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 14 | Meredith Drake Reitan | DMC105 | PDF (344140 KB) |
Concepts and techniques for building conservation including identification of treatments, recordation and research, material properties and behavior, building forensics, and project implementation. Recommended preparation: ARCH-549.
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11446R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 8 of 15 | Peyton Hall | HAR102 | PDF (271801 KB) |
Heritage conservation practicum utilizing in-depth documentation methodology to explore the historic built environment of greater Los Angeles. Topics will vary from year to year; may be repeated for credit when subject matter is different.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11357R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 12 | Cindy Olnick | OFFICE | PDF (375526 KB) |
In-depth analysis of international heritage conservation practice with a focus on a single country, continent, or world region outside the United States. Topics will vary from year to year; may be repeated for credit when subject matter is different.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11349R | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 25 | Vinayak Bharne | HAR102 |
Examines urbanism through case studies in theory and design to understand the impacts of globalization, technology, and sustainability on the contemporary city.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11237D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:15pm | Tuesday | 60 of 65 | Faiza Moatasim | WAHB1 | ||
11232R | 001 | Discussion | 3:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 21 | Erik Carver | WAHB1 | ||
11236R | 001 | Discussion | 2:20-3:00pm | Tuesday | 21 of 21 | Faiza Moatasim | HAR102 | ||
11239R | 001 | Discussion | 2:20-3:00pm | Tuesday | 21 of 21 | Erik Carver | WAHB1 |
Investigates, compares, and critiques modern and contemporary theories of the designed and built environment by focusing on key figures, movements, and texts.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11240D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Thursday | 61 of 65 | Ginger Nolan | HAR101 | ||
11227R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 21 of 21 | Carrie Gammell | |||
11228R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 21 | Shane Reiner-Roth | |||
11229R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 21 of 21 | Shane Reiner-Roth |
Theory, design methodology and practice of how seismicity affects architecture and structural system selection required for robust earthquake performance and seismic sustainability.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11291R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 6 of 25 | Bhavna Sharma | HAR101 |
An in depth and critical look into the reasons and uses for parametric design and its relationship to contemporary form, fabrication, and construction of the built environment.
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11289D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:20pm | Tuesday | 21 of 24 | Kais Al-Rawi | WPHB36 |
The fundamental scientific principles governing light and sound in the built environment will be examined in the context of human physiological, psychological and biological needs.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 575A
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11287D | 001 | Lecture | 4:30-7:20pm | Tuesday | 25 of 30 | Elizabeth Valmont | WAHB1 |
Course outlines the building design and its performance diagnostic processes required to assure indoor environmental quality and the building occupants environmental health, productivity, and physiological comfort.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11288R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 14 of 20 | Joon-Ho Choi | HAR102 |
Integration of architecture, engineering and construction practices through the development of a construction project.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the CE department but may qualify for major credit in ARCH. To register, enroll in CE 578.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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29840R | 048 | Lecture | 11:00-2:20pm | Monday | 15 of 30 | David Gerber | KDC241 |
Off-campus field studies using direct observation, site recordings/documentation, analysis and evaluation supplemented by discussions and readings.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11248D | 430 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 12 of 14 | Takako Tajima | TBA | ||
11249D | 430 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 12 of 14 | Olivier Touraine | OFFICE |
A practical introduction to digital fabrication. Covered topics include 3D surface milling, thermoforming, materials, casting and shop technology as applied to repeatable surfaces in architecture.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11450D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 3:30-6:20pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | R Mitchell | HAR115A |
Investigating visual stories as an active tool to critically explore and express design ideas; positions social media and crowdfunding as a foundation for creative action. Not open to Freshmen and Sophomores.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11463D | 060 | Lecture | 12:30-2:20pm | Tuesday | 18 of 18 | Lee Schneider | ONLINE |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11203D | 001 | 1.0-12.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | Sanjeev Tankha | TBA | ||
11204D | 001 | 1.0-12.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 2 | Matthew Conway | TBA | ||
11205D | 001 | 1.0-12.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | Vinayak Bharne | TBA | ||
11307D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | Jia zhou Zhu | TBA | ||
11309D | 001 | 1.0-12.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | Victor Regnier | TBA | ||
11394D | 060 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 2 | Soheil Mohammadi | ONLINE |
b. Comprehensive project emphasizing the interaction between general principles and local sites, building technologies and total building design. Open only to Architecture majors.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 605a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11331D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | MWF | 58 of 59 | Geoffrey von Oeyen,Maria Lillo | HAR205 |
Critically investigates the urban condition of Los Angeles through lectures, readings, and field visits. Aims to heighten awareness of the entwinement of environment, culture, architecture and the contemporary city.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11454D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 16 | Peter Ekman | HAR125 |
Design criteria development, material and construction process methods, occupancy based load profiles, performance/material life-cycle-mandates, durability for advanced building systems including integrity in sustainable urban systems.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11500D | 001 | Lecture | 4:30-8:20pm | Thursday | 60 of 70 | Tigran Ayrapetyan,Michael Hricak | HAR101 |
A detailed examination of current issues in the thermal, acoustical and radiant environment; recent developments in criteria, systems, controls, design tools and simulations; an understanding of the relationships between environmental factors, economics, and architectural goals.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11504R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 3:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 20 | Kyle Konis | HAR115A |
Learn and practice the process by which a landscape design is assembled through materials systems and design documentation.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11505D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 11 of 12 | Esther Margulies | HAR102 |
Focuses on the development of novel facade solutions that respond to shortcomings of contemporary facades applications in both new and existing buildings.
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11508R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 24 | Mic Patterson,Sanjeev Tankha | HAR102 |
Introduction to, and exploration of, topics leading to the development of a thesis prospectus and directed research towards the completion of the master's thesis in heritage conservation.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 549
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Heritage Conservation, Heritage Conservation/Planning
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11521D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 9 of 10 | Trudi Sandmeier | OFFICE |
Introduction to, and exploration of, topics leading to the development of a thesis prospectus and directed research towards the completion of the master's thesis in heritage conservation.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 549
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Heritage Conservation, Heritage Conservation/Planning
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11520D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Monday | 1 of 5 | Cindy Olnick | OFFICE | PDF (357614 KB) |
Introduction to, and exploration of, topics leading to the development of a thesis prospectus and directed research towards the completion of the master's thesis in heritage conservation. Credit on acceptance of thesis. Registration restricted to Master of Heritage Conservation and Historic Preservation students who have satisfactorily completed 12 hours of graduate course work and have permission of the Program Director. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 691b
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Heritage Conservation, Historic Preservation, Heritage Conservation/Planning
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11522D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 4 | Trudi Sandmeier | TBA |
Research and thesis for the Master of Building Science degree. Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11527D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 1 of 1 | Karen Kensek | |||
1:00-1:50pm 4:00-5:50pm 1:00-5:50pm | Wednesday Wednesday Friday |
Research and thesis for the Master of Building Science degree.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 692A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Building Science
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Architecture
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11526D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Wed, Fri | 5 of 13 | Karen Kensek | OFFICE |
Technical documentation, graphic representation, and verbal presentation for writing and presenting journal articles and conference presentations in building science.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Building Science
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): School of Architecture
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11458D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 15 | Douglas Noble |
Directed research option for the MLArch degree.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 698A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Landscape Architecture, Planning/Landscape Architecture
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11233D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 11 | Alison Hirsch | OFFICE | ||
1:00-2:50pm | Friday | OFFICE |
Directed Design Research option for graduate level architecture degree. Credit on acceptance of research project. Open only to Architecture majors. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 793a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11398D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Mon, Fri | 61 of 61 | Ryan Tyler Martinez | WAH200 | ||
4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | ONLINE |