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Architecture Program

Curriculum

Drexel University offers one accredited professional Bachelor of Architecture degree, consisting of two parallel program options which merge over the final four years of study. Each option serves a different set of students. The 2 + 4 Option is designed for recent high school graduates who will study for two years full-time before shifting to the work-study portion of the program. The Evening Program is designed for working students, overwhelmingly transfer students, who must work full-time while pursuing their degrees. Because there are minor differences between day and evening courses, and because each option requires different scheduling strategies, there are separate Major Sheets and Sequence Sheets provided for each.

Course Requirements and Plan of Studies

To view your progress toward your degree please go to DegreeWorks which can be found within your Drexel One account. If you have any questions, consult with you Academic Advisor in the Office of Student Services.

Entering Year Program Requirements Recommended Plan of Study
2009 2+4 Program Course Requirements Recommended Plan of Study
2008 2+4 Program Course Requirements
2008 Evening Program Course Requirements Recommended Plan of Study
2007 2+4 Program Course Requirements (p5)
2007 Evening Program Course Requirements (p9) Recommended Plan of Study (p9)
2006 2+4 Program Course Requirements (p18) Recommended Plan of Study (p21)
2006 Evening Program Course Requirements (p10) Recommended Plan of Study (p14)
2005 2+4 Program Course Requirements (p7) Recommended Plan of Study (p10)
2005 Evening Program Course Requirements (p13) Recommended Plan of Study (p16)
2004 2+4 Program Course Requirements (p83)
2003 2+4 Program Course Requirements (p77)
2002 2+4 Program Course Requirements (p180)

Advising Guidelines

Course Descriptions

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ARCH101 - Studio 1-A
2+4 Option architecture majors only. Introduces basic architectural design principles. Elementary concepts of space, surface, and form will be explored in two-and three-dimensional abstract exercises. Incorporates observational analysis and graphic skills.
Credits: 4.5
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
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ARCH102 - Studio 1-B
2+4 Option architecture majors only. Continues ARCH 101. Makes a transition from abstract principles to simple architectural exercises that add issues of function, scale, and structure to concepts of space, surface, and form.
Credits: 4.5
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 151 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH103 - Studio 2-A
2+4 Option architecture majors only. Continues ARCH 102. Introductory architectural design studio in which simple architectural problems develop issues of context and the use of materials with issues of space and human activity.
Credits: 4.5
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 150 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH104 - Studio 2-B
2+4 Option architecture majors only. Continues ARCH 103. Introductory architectural design studio in which issues of architectural form are balanced with site and programmatic concerns.
Credits: 4.5
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 152 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH105 - Studio 3-A
2+4 Option architecture majors only. Continues ARCH 104. Covers intermediate architectural design problems of increasing complexity that emphasize the nature of function, structure, and material and their impact on the design process.
Credits: 4.5
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 104 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH106 - Studio 3-B
2+4 Option architecture majors only. Continues ARCH 105. Continues exploration of intermediate architectural design problems that present a full range of challenges in the areas of organization, context, and expression.
Credits: 4.5
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 105 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH111 - Studio 1-1
Investigates basic design principles using three-dimensional abstract and applied projects. Exercises heighten observation and graphic skills while establishing an architectural vocabulary. Fall, Winter.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
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ARCH112 - Studio 1-2
Continues ARCH 111. Architectural problems emphasize the nature of function, structure, and material and their impact on the design process, and therefore their solutions to the problems. Winter, Spring.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 111 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH113 - Studio 1-3
Continues ARCH 112. Simple architectural problems investigate the interrelationships of scale, context, and building elements and the nature of materials and structure and their impact on the process of creating architecture. Spring, Summer.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 112 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH121 - Studio 2-1
Stresses the impact of function, materials, and the issue of building image on the design process. Fall.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 113 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH122 - Studio 2-2
Continues ARCH 121. Investigates projects of greater programmatic complexity and more stringent site constraints. Projects begin to deal with buildings in an urban context. Winter.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 121 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH123 - Studio 2-3
Continues ARCH 122. Poses design problems of increased complexity to enable students to explore in greater detail the issues presented in the previous term. Spring.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 122 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH141 - Architecture and Society I
Examines the evolution of Western architectural thought, form, space, and structures in light of changing human values and institutions. Covers Western architecture from the prehistoric era through the Romanesque, and contemporary architecture in Asia and Central America as well as Islamic architecture in the Middle East and Spain.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
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ARCH142 - Architecture and Society II
Continues ARCH 141. Covers the evolution of Western architecture from Gothic to Baroque, as well as developments in Central and South America, the Middle East, and Japan. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 141 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH143 - Architecture and Society III
Continues ARCH 142. Covers the evolution of Western architecture from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 142 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH150 - Introduction To CADD I
2+4 Option architecture majors only. Introduces the creation and manipulation of three-dimensional architectural models and the resultant two-dimensional drawings using computer techniques.
Credits: 4
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 151 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH151 - Architectural Drawing I
2+4 Option architecture majors only. Introduces the basic skills of architectural drawing, including drafted and freehand techniques in a variety of media.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
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ARCH152 - Architectural Drawing II
2+4 Option architecture majors only. Continues ARCH 151. Focuses on architectural rendering, the construction of perspectives, and shade and shadow techniques, as well as the use of color.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 151 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH153 - Introduction to CADD II
Continues ARCH 150 and further investigates and demonstrates the computer's capabilities in architectural design and representation.
Credits: 4
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 150 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH155 - Basic Architectural Drawing
Emphasizes development of basic skills of line drawing and lettering, knowledge of conventional symbols and architectural drafting conventions, and architectural sketching. Aims to bring students to a level of competence required in the first-year design studios and for entry-level positions in architectural firms. Fall, Winter.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
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ARCH156 - Graphic Communications I
Examines techniques of visual communications for use in the architectural design process. Emphasizes perspective construction. Winter, Spring.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 155 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH157 - Graphic Communications II
Examines techniques of visual communications for use in the architectural design process. Emphasizes presentation methods to describe design concepts. Professional elective. Spring, Summer.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 156 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH161 - Architectural Construction
Architecture majors only. Covers basic construction principles and the use of materials in developing architectural assemblies, providing a conceptual framework to integrate construction and design.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 105 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH171 - Design/Build
Provides an opportunity for students to experience the entire building process of design, construction documentation, cost estimating, and construction of a simple structure. Professional Elective. Spring.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Undergraduate Quarter
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 232 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH191 - Studio 1-1
Architectural engineering majors only. Covers basic design principles using three-dimensional abstract and applied projects. Exercises heighten observation skills.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architectural Engineering
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ARCH192 - Studio 1-2
Architectural engineering majors only. Continues ARCH 191. Uses design exercises to emphasize the nature of function, structure, and material and their impact on the design process.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architectural Engineering
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 191 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH231 - Studio 3-1
Investigates specific building types to help students reach a basic level of competence in the language of architecture, problem-solving, and the means of communicating design solutions. Fall.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 123 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH232 - Studio 3-2
Continues ARCH 231. Design projects expand students' vocabulary and understanding of the process of creating solutions to the problems of architecture. Winter.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 231 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH233 - Studio 3-3
Continues ARCH 232. Addresses the interaction and coordination between the language of architecture and the languages of the other disciplines that influence the process of design. More complex programs are assigned. Spring.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 232 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH241 - Studio 4-1
Investigates the design relationship between the man-made and the natural environment in a study of large-scale site design and building development in relation to natural forces. Fall.
Credits: 4
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 233 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH242 - Studio 4-2
Continues ARCH 241. Studies the relationship between building and site. A series of smaller-scale problems in site design investigates the architecture of the exterior. Winter.
Credits: 4
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 241 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH243 - Studio 4-3
Addresses architectural problems with specific environmental and site restraints and criteria. Issues of sustainable design will also be explored. Spring.
Credits: 4
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 242 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH261 - Environmental Systems I
Introduces heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and site utility planning. Fall.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • PHYS 182 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH262 - Environmental Systems II
Introduces plumbing systems, including site distribution, water distribution, and waste systems. Fire protection is also covered. Winter.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
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ARCH263 - Environmental Systems III
Covers application of electrical systems and lighting to architectural design and construction. Spring.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
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ARCH321 - General Lecture Series I
This course sequence examines areas of intellectual concern from disciplines other than architecture. Guest lecturers discuss significant aspects of the humanities, the sciences, and the arts. Addresses questions of knowledge. Fall. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH322 - General Lecture Series II
Continues ARCH 321. Addresses questions of creativity in art. Winter. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH323 - General Lecture Series III
Continues ARCH 322. Addresses ethical questions. Spring. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH341 - Theories of Architecture I
Seminar that examines theories and principles of Western architecture before 1700. History/theory elective. Fall.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH342 - Theories of Architecture II
Continues ARCH 341. Seminar that examines theories and principles of Western architecture from the Baroque era of the 17th century to the beginning of Modernism in the 20th century. History/theory elective. Winter.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH343 - Theories of Architecture III
Seminar that examines 20th-century theories of architecture, including analysis and discussion of current theoretical positions. History/theory elective. Spring.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH344 - History of Modern Movement I
Covers the development of the Modern Movement in architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries. History/theory elective. Winter. Alternate years.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH345 - History of Modern Movement II
Continuation of ARCH 344. History/theory elective. Spring. Alternate years.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH346 - History of Philadelphia Architecture
Covers the architecture of the city of Philadelphia from 1682, examining its architects, styles, and sources through lectures, walking tours, and student reports. History/theory elective. Fall. Alternate years.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH347 - Summer Study Tour Abroad
An intensive three-week study tour in a major European city. Combines site visits, sketching, and analysis with lectures by local experts. The travel portion of the course is preceded by lectures and reading assignments and is followed by preparation of analytical reports. History/theory elective. Summer.
Credits: 6
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH348 - Studies in Vernacular Architecture
A topical survey of world traditions of vernacular architecture, with emphasis on houses and dwelling environments. The survey topics include basics of shelter, construction methods, response to climate, patterns of settlement, social and economic organization, cultural expression, and methods of research and analysis.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH351 - Studio 5-1
Poses problems that address the relationship of form, site, program, and theory within the constraints of the basic systems (structural, mechanical, etc.). Fall.
Credits: 4
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • CIVE 263 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH352 - Studio 5-2
Continues ARCH 351. Emphasizes the strengthening of students' ability to solve complex problems in architecture. Expects students to demonstrate understanding and control of basic architectural systems. Winter.
Credits: 4
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 351 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH353 - Studio 5-3
Continues ARCH 352. Stresses the coordination of all architectural criteria in a large-scale and complex architectural problem. Spring.
Credits: 4
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 352 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH361 - Studio 6-1
Introduces problems of urban design. Case studies demonstrate the relationship between the man-made environment and the natural environment as well as the relationship between many buildings and other manmade environments and the natural environment. Fall.
Credits: 4
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 353 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH362 - Studio 6-2
Continues ARCH 361. A large urban-design project is undertaken to learn the design process required to solve problems of such magnitude. Winter.
Credits: 4
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 361 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH363 - Studio 6-3
Continues ARCH 362. Requires students to develop architectural solutions for a portion of the problem addressed in Studio 6-2, demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between buildings and the exterior environment established in the previous course. Spring.
Credits: 4
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 362 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH399 - Independent Study in Architecture
Independent study on a topic selected by the student. Independent study is supervised by a faculty member and guided by a plan of study.
Credits: 120.5 - 12
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
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ARCH421 - Enviromental Psychology & Design Theory
Examines the relationship between human behavior and architecture from the perspective of environmental psychology. Topics include aesthetics, environmental experience, social interaction, social organization, and culture. Seminar. Professional elective. Summer. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH431 - Architectural Programming
Introduces current techniques of building programming and their relationship to building design. Recommended for students who will attempt their thesis projects in the following academic year. Professional elective. Spring.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
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ARCH432 - The Development Process
Introduces the process of land development. Explores traditional and emerging development models (the architect as the equity participant and developer) in relation to new construction and rehabilitation. Covers various methods of initiating building projects and financing and tax issues. Professional elective. Spring.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
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ARCH435 - Management Seminar I
Introduces the primary considerations of architectural firm management, especially in philosophy, marketing, organization control, and finance. Focuses on marketing aspects of the profession. Professional elective. Fall.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 353 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH436 - Management Seminar II
Continues ARCH 435. Focuses on project management within architectural practice and the various methods of architectural firm management. Professional elective. Winter.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 353 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH441 - Urban Design Seminar I
Expands the concept of architecture to urban design scale and presents the principles of city planning through a series of case studies. History/Theory elective. Fall. Alternate years.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 353 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH442 - Urban Design Seminar II
Continues ARCH 441. History/Theory elective. Winter.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 353 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH451 - Advanced Drawing
Covers advanced architectural rendering, concentrating on the effects of light, shade, and color using the techniques of water-color rendering. Professional elective. Spring.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 106 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH455 - Computer Applications in Arch I
Covers two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer representations and applications. Professional elective.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 150 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH456 - Computer Applications in Arch II
Continues ARCH 455. Further investigates and demonstrates the computer's capabilities in architectural design and representation. Professional elective.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 455 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH461 - Technology Seminar I
Investigates the methods and materials of construction, detailing, and the coordination of architectural and construction systems, and reviews and researches their historical antecedents. Professional elective. Fall. Alternate years.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 353 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH462 - Technology Seminar II
Continues ARCH 461. Professional elective. Winter. Alternate years.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 353 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH463 - Emerging Architectural Technology
A holistic study of design and construction technology of significant buildings by leading architects. History/Theory Elective. Summer.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Undergraduate Quarter
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH464 - Building Enclosure Design
Examines the integrations of aesthetics, building science, and technology in the design of building enclosures. Professional Elective. Summer.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Undergraduate Quarter
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH465 - Energy and Architecture
Creates an awareness of the availability of energy resources and their effect on the built environment. Discusses alternative sources of energy. Professional elective. Summer.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 261 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH496 - Thesis I
An individually structured year-long design problem that enables students to work independently and explore complex issues in depth. Periodic individual review sessions are scheduled with faculty adviser. Fall.
Credits: 8
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
  • Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
    • Architecture
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 363 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH497 - Thesis II
Continues ARCH 496. Winter.
Credits: 8
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 496 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH498 - Thesis III
Continues ARCH 497. Spring.
Credits: 8
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 497 Minimum Grade: D
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ARCH499 - Special Topics in Architecture
Covers special topics in architectural history, theory, or technology that satisfy history/theory or professional elective requirements. Course may be repeated for credit when different topics are offered. Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. This is a writing intensive course.
Credits: 3
Restrictions:
  • May not be enrolled in one of the following Program Level(s):
    • Continuing Education
Pre-Requisites:
  • ARCH 143 Minimum Grade: D