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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.
Introduction to principles and processes; sequence of exercises emphasizing development of basic skills, ideas, and techniques used in the design of simplified architectural projects.
- Note: For ARCH majors only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11200D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | Mon, Thu | 10 of 98 | 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.
- Note: For non-ARCH majors only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11202R | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Friday | 15 of 16 | HAR115A | |||
11239R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:40am | Monday | 10 of 16 | HAR115A |
Introduction to the ways architecture represents aspirations of culture, satisfies practical and spiritual needs, shapes the social and urban environment, and helps preserve the planet.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11203R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 20 of 150 | HAR101 | |||
11208R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 20 of 150 | HAR101 |
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 102b
- Note: For ARCH majors only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11204D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | MWF | 79 of 92 | HAR215 |
Methods for direct observation and recording of the directly experienced built environment through drawing, diagramming, photographing, and writing. Course includes exercises and field experience.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11230D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Friday | 8 of 12 | HAR115A |
Investigation and design of elements and systems for buildingstructures; applied mechanics, strength of materials, structuralinvestigation as a design tool. Recommended preparation: PHYS 125 and MATH 108
- 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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11209D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 77 of 93 | HAR101 | |||
11210R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-4:20pm | Thursday | 74 of 93 | HAR101 |
A worldwide perspective of architectural history as a product of social, cultural, religious, and political dimensions, b: 1500 CE to present.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 214A
- 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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11214D | 001 | Lecture | 4:30-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 84 of 100 | HAR101 |
A design-based exploration of the scale of the human body and how it informs, interferes or interacts with furniture, goods, fixtures and furnishings.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 109
- 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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11391D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | Mon, Fri | 8 of 12 | OFFICE |
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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11302D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 8 of 8 |
An intensive historical overview of architecture from prehistory to the present, emphasizing interrelationships of various global cultures and how social considerations were translated into form. Not available for credit to architecture majors.
- Note: For non-ARCH majors only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11219R | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-8:20pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 18 | WAH212 |
Investigation of issues, processes, and roles of individuals, groups and communities in relation to present and future shelter needs and aspirations.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11275R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 7 of 16 | WAH212 |
Exploration of digital tools with an emphasis on building information modeling (BIM), parametric modeling, and interoperability including special topics in Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) and sustainable design. Recommended preparation: basic computer skills.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11305R | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 24 of 30 | WPHB36 |
Problems and processes of design of building structures; structural investigation for design; codes and standards; design of elements and systems of wood, steel, masonry, and concrete for gravity and lateral loads.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 213A
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11224D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 76 of 90 | HAR101 |
Examination of the buildings, issues and images, the polemics and personalities that are animating current architectural discourse and practice.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 214B
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11225D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 71 of 90 | GFS106 | |||
11221R | 001 | Discussion | TBA | TBA | 71 of 78 | OFFICE |
(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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11379D | 861 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 20 | OFFICE |
Survey of opportunities, specializations, and professions related to architecture provides a resource for professional growth for architecture majors, and introduction to the field for non-majors.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11400R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 14 of 30 | HAR102 |
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 302B
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11377D | 861 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 15 of 20 | OFFICE | |||
11234D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Mon, Fri | 34 of 47 | WAH207 & ONLINE | |||
2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | ONLINE |
Emphasis on developing advanced urban spatial design solutions set within contemporary urban conditions, with a particular emphasis on ecology, public space, neighborhoods and districts. Prerequisite: Arch 303.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 303
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11403D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-12:20pm | Tuesday | 11 of 12 | HAR102 |
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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11380D | 861 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 20 | OFFICE | |||
11430D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 19 of 20 | HAR115A | |||
11432D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 13 of 16 |
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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Slums and the City | |||||||||
11320R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 16 | HAR102 | |||
Environment: The History and Design of a Concept | |||||||||
11321R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 16 | HAR125 |
An exploratory study of fundamental and innovative visual communication principles and graphic expression techniques to facilitate the design enquiry process for architects.
- 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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11322R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:20pm | Tuesday | 13 of 15 |
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: Students must provide their own single lens reflex digital camera.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11244D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-5:20pm | Thursday | 2 of 2 | WAHB2 |
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.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11249D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:00-8:50pm | Thursday | 4 of 4 | WAHB2 |
Color theory, constructed drawings, constructed shadows, descriptive geometry, constructed perspective drawing, and layered wash techniques lead to experimentation with methods representing materiality and construction in design projects.
- 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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11378R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:40pm | Monday | 12 of 14 | HAR115A |
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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11381D | 861 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 15 of 20 | OFFICE |
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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11382D | 861 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 15 of 20 | OFFICE |
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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11383D | 861 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 15 of 20 | OFFICE |
Methods for studying patterns of spatial differentiation of women throughout history from home to city, embodied in gender specific language and gendered spaces.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
- Note: Class meets diversity requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11256R | 060 | Lecture | 12:30-3:20pm | Tuesday | 17 of 18 | ONLINE |
Introduction to methods of inquiry, research framework, and scholarly writing necessary to develop a comprehensive foundation for the Architectural Studies Capstone (ARCH 470b)
- 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 | 1:00-1:50pm | Monday | 4 of 12 | HAR115A |
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 | 13 of 40 | HAR101 | |||
12:00-12:50pm | Monday | WAH212 |
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 | ||||||||||
11444R | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 1 of 12 | Lauren Dandridge | HAR125 |
Selected areas of specialization; projects chosen from a variety of studio offerings, all with an emphasis on the comprehensive design of buildings. Prerequisite: 402abL. Corequisite: ARCH 501.
- Prerequisite: (ARCH 402a and ARCH 402b)
- Corequisite: ARCH 501
- Note: Substitution for previously required ARCH 402cL.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11238D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | MWF | 55 of 70 | WAH207 |
Seminar supporting the research, development, and writing of Degree Project Paper provides a comprehensive base of information for the final Bachelor of Architecture studio.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 402b
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11207D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 55 of 70 | WAHB1 |
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.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture
- Note: For 1st year M.Arch. 3 students only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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Themes | |||||||||
11278D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | MWF | 0 of 29 | WAH209 |
Studies of construction system development within the architectural design context; processes and issues of selection, evaluation, optimization, integration, design control, and innovation, Departmental approval.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11309D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 8:30-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 14 of 50 | WAHB1 | |||
11283D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-3:20pm | Thursday | 4 of 16 | WAH212 |
Issues and problems in the development of structural systems for buildings; design criteria, system choice, design development, optimization, subsystem integration. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11284D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:30-4:50pm | Tuesday | 3 of 16 | HAR115A |
A compressed course in design criteria and calculation methods for mechanical and passive solar systems (loads, plant system, duct, and storage sizing) and lighting and acoustics (CIE and IES methods, dBA and NC systems). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11285D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 6:30-9:50pm | Thursday | 1 of 16 | WAHB1 |
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.
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11356R | 001 | Lecture | 3:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 25 | HAR102 |
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.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 523a
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11523D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 26 | HAR102 |
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
- Note: For students participating in CPT only.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11286D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | 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. Prerequisites: ARCH-500a or ARCH-605b.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11412D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 46 of 59 | THH202 | |||
10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | WAHB1 |
Applications and precedents for the architect interested in designing multi-family housing. Review of the sources of modern housing types, the impact of building codes and technology on the form and construction of housing, and study of housing densities, comparative analysis of multi-family residential patterns. Major emphasis on critical knowledge of historic housing typologies as they are applied to site conditions and groupings, building form, section, organization, and the design of individual dwellings. Recommended preparation: two years of undergraduate architectural studies.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11528R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 9 of 16 | WAH212 |
Principles of planting design for landscape architecture focusing on form/space and sustainable performance. Planting design strategies for improved planetary health and resilience.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 537
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11469D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 5 of 16 | OFFICE |
Development of methods and skills for the study of landscape architecture design and for project presentation, including natural resource and urban mapping.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Landscape Architecture, Planning/Landscape Architecture
- Note: Course is only open to 1st semester MLA 3 students.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11227D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 0 of 12 | OFFICE |
Exploration of emerging techniques for landscape architecture study, presentation and documentation; topics may vary each semester; may be repeated for credit when subject matter is different.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11470D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 12 | OFFICE |
Projects on urban sites with emphasis on cultural and ecological purpose and on urban place and form; use of traditional and digital media.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11223D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 12 | OFFICE | |||
1:00-2:50pm | Friday | OFFICE |
Project strategies for urban infrastructure repair and intervention, phasing, and design of initial catalytic projects.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 541B
- Note: Students meet on 3rd floor of Watt Hall, in Landscape Corner.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11291D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Mon, Fri | 4 of 8 | OFFICE | |||
2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | OFFICE |
Cities predominantly in the Global South are studied in relationship to landscape systems. Focus on historic and future urbanization at the interface of natural systems and climate dynamics.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11323D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 17 | OFFICE |
A broad range of developing urban landscape conditions and issues, both domestic and global, are given focused attention.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11233R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 4 of 12 | OFFICE |
Survey of basic guidelines and standards for documentation in historic preservation, including cultural resource surveys, historic structures reports and Historic American Building Survey and Historic American Engineering Record recordation.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11310R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 3 of 12 |
History of American architecture and urbanism from prehistory to World War II examined in relation to European influences and indigenous developments.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11312R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 4 of 13 |
Concepts and strategies for urban design and placekeeping for heritage conservation as revealed by exercises, site visits and case studies.
- Note: This course is for Master of Heritage Conservation students or those without any architectural design background.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11368D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Thursday | 3 of 14 | HAR115A |
A seminar on architectural history from Alberti to Scott, reviewing primary texts and subsequent criticisms.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11560R | 060 | Lecture | 9:30-11:20am | Tuesday | 9 of 24 | ONLINE |
Architectural themes and case studies focusing on the design and development of architecture, from the industrial city to today.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11480D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:10pm | Tuesday | 1 of 75 | WAHB1 | |||
11477R | 001 | Discussion | 12:20-1:00pm | Tuesday | 1 of 20 | HAR115A | |||
11478R | 001 | Discussion | 12:20-1:00pm | Tuesday | 0 of 20 | WAHB1 | |||
11479R | 001 | Discussion | 1:10-1:50pm | Tuesday | 0 of 20 | WAHB1 |
Introduction to the history, methods, and cases of descriptive and computational geometry impacting representational, modeling, and historically significant paradigms of architectural design. Introduces a range of geometric first principles, technologies and techniques through contemporary design tools.
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11481D | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-8:20pm | Thursday | 0 of 75 | HAR101 |
Understanding of the global history of landscape design in relation to social, political, religious, environmental and aesthetic principles; current design theory, projects and their historical references are critically reviewed and analyzed.
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11260D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 4 of 12 |
Comparative analysis and appreciation of landscape architecture as a manifestation of nature, society, and design. Topics and world regions vary from year to year; may be repeated for credit when subject matter is different.
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11371R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 20 | WAHB1 |
Introduces methods of designing with communities rather than for them. It focuses on public history, cultural asset mapping and participatory design.
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11372R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 9 of 17 | OFFICE |
Fundamental technical skillset applicable to the design and delivery of high-performance facade systems. The predominant focus will be the design of contemporary glazed curtainwalls and rainscreen systems in their many forms.
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11359R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 40 | WPHB28 |
Application of the scientific principles governing the thermal environment and human physiology to contemporary issues of environmentally responsive building energy concepts and systems. Recommended preparation ARCH 505aL.
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11574D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 14 of 28 | WAHB1 |
The physics, technical knowledge, professional knowledge, design, and documentation processes used in architectural lighting design, including first principles, manual calculations and computer simulations..
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11360R | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 4:00-7:20pm | Tuesday | 8 of 16 | HAR102 |
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.
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11352D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 10 of 14 | HAR115A |
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 | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11297D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 2 | OFFICE | |||
11298D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 2 | OFFICE | |||
11299D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 1 | OFFICE |
Exploration of topics leading to development of a thesis prospectus. Topics may be in the areas of building structures, seismic design, environmental control, passive and active energy, or other relevant topics. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11326D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 2 of 11 | OFFICE |
a: Principles of structural (seismic/wind and gravity), HVAC, building envelope, access/egress, building service systems; and sustainable strategies critically integrated through tectonic performative goals. . Prerequisite: ARCH-505b. Open only to Architecture majors.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 505b
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture
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11328D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 2:00-5:50pm | MWF | 13 of 57 | WAH200 |
Introduction to a range of new technologies and techniques examining their technical and theoretical implications including advanced computational design techniques and geospatial design tools.
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11427D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tuesday | 8 of 12 | WPHB36 |
Computational capacities of parametric software, including flow dynamics, procedural media, and geospatial analysis, to analyze and generate both existing and emergent systems at the landscape scale.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 548
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11254D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Thursday | 5 of 15 | OFFICE |
Fully integrated landscape place design; reclamation sites at significant urban or natural locations.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 542B
- Note: Students meet on 3rd floor of Watt Hall, Landscape Corner.
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11304D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Mon, Fri | 6 of 12 | 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
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11334D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-1:30pm | Thursday | 4 of 5 | 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. 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
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11335D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 0 of 7 | OFFICE |
Research and thesis for the Master of Building Science degree. Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
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11336D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Wed, Fri | 8 of 10 | OFFICE |
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
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11337D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Wed, Fri | 1 of 1 | OFFICE |
Research and thesis for the Master of Building Science degree. Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: ARCH 692B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
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11338D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | OFFICE |
Directed research option for the MLArch degree.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Landscape Architecture, Planning/Landscape Architecture
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
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11306D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 9:30-12:20pm | Wednesday | 6 of 16 | OFFICE |
Advanced thematic topical investigations emphasizing diverse areas of specialization. Projects will be faculty-led research investigations that concentrate on diverse areas of vital concern.
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11455D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Mon, Fri | 0 of 3 | OFFICE & ONLINE | |||
2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | ONLINE |
Advanced topical investigations emphasizing diverse areas of specialization. Projects will be faculty-led research investigations that concentrate on diverse areas of vital concern. Prerequisite: ARCH 605bL or ARCH 702L. Open only to Architecture majors.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (ARCH 605b or ARCH 702)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture
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11329D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Mon, Fri | 46 of 64 | OFFICE & ONLINE | |||
2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | ONLINE |
Directed Design Research option for graduate level architecture degree. Credit on acceptance of research project. Prerequisite: ARCH 605bL or ARCH 702L. Open only to Architecture majors. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (ARCH 605b or ARCH 702)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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11327D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Monday | 46 of 63 | WAHB1 |