Courses in Professional Elective Results 1 - 10 of 27
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Arch206 Shelter
Professional Elective, 4 Units
Introduction to issues, processes, and roles of the individual in relation to present and future shelter needs and aspirations.
Arch209 Modern Housing
Professional Elective, 3 Units
Review of twentieth century, international housing by country and building type; the evolution of building forms; American housing problems.
Arch270 Introduction to Architectural Studies
Professional Elective, 2 Units
Gateway course requirement for the BS in AS program. Introduces related fields using mentoring, readings, case studies and field trips.
Arch312 Urban Form and Architecture in Italy
Professional Elective, 2 Units
Historical overview and theoretical discussion of selected cities, urban spaces and buildings from ancient Rome to the present Italy. Prerequisite for Milan/ Como program.
Arch316 Place and Culture
Professional Elective, 3 Units
(Study abroad programs only) Study of the relationship between places and culture through readings, lectures, discussion and weekly field trips.
Arch415 Asian Architecture and Urbanism
Professional Elective, 2 Units
Overview of Asian architecture emphasizing that the built environment is as diverse as the histories and cultures that make up the region.
Arch416 Architecture and Urbanism in France
Professional Elective, 2 Units
Provides an understanding of the cities and buildings of France. Includes case studies as specific places, historical background for development of personal design theory. Open to architecture students (majors and minors) at third year and above.
Arch418 Designing with Natural Forces
Professional Elective, 3 Units
Investigation of natural force effects and their relationships to architecture; laboratory work includes drawing, photography, model building and tests on models.
Arch419 Architectural Sustainability Tools and Methods
Professional Elective, 3 Units
Lectures, comparative studies and exercises on international architectural sustainability rating and certification systems.
Arch422 Architectural Photography
Professional Elective, 2 Units
Perceiving and documenting the built environment through the perspective and frame of the camera. Abilities with 35mm, large format cameras, lighting, and black and white lab techniques will be developed. Recommended preparation: knowledge of 35mm camera
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