2013-2014 Graduate Catalog Downloadable PDF (10.71MB)

344 Course Descriptions/Architecture634. Architectural Lighting. (2-2). Credit 3. Attributes of the lighting environment, lighting and energyissues, daylight availability, building design for daylighting, heat loss control, solar shading, daylightingmodels, graphical analytical and computer methods of analysis, visual and lighting comfort evaluation,integration of daylight and electric light, energy analysis. Prerequisite: Graduate classification or approvalof instructor; ARCH 335 or equivalent.638. Architectural Theory—Renaissance Through 19th Century. (3-0). Credit 3. Review of architecturaltheory and practice from the 15th to 19th centuries with emphasis on the classical tradition, itstransformations in France and in Great Britain and Germany; aspects of this evolution. Prerequisite:Graduate classification or approval of instructor.639. Twentieth Century Architecture: Theory and Practice. (3-0). Credit 3. Background and explorationof Modern Architecture, including consideration of region, materials, structure and style, as wellas the social and economic factors that influence architectural form and content; discussion of the workand writings of 20th century architects and architectural theorists. Prerequisite: Graduate classificationor approval of instructor.640. Morphology of Architectural Form. (3-0). Credit 3. Forces influencing structure and form of architecture:climate, culture, site, economics, construction methods. Prerequisite: Graduate classification orapproval of instructor.642. Data Processing in Environmental Design. (2-3). Credit 3. Application of the computer to architecturalproblems; the computer as a mapping device for graphical display of spatially related data;simple and multiple linear regression on sets of data; correlation analyses and practice at running thecomputer for these applications. Prerequisite: Graduate classification or approval of instructor.643. Software Analysis for HVAC Systems in Low Energy Buildings. (2-3). Credit 3. Energy analysis(using Energy Plus software) with an emphasis on developing strategies for low energy use; simulationof various heating and cooling systems in low energy buildings; analysis of the mechanical equipment(including air handling systems, chiller and boilers), the building envelope, energy management controlsystems and indoor air quality. Prerequisite: ARCH 633 or equivalent.644. Seminar in Art and Architectural History. (3-0). Credit 3. Advanced topics in art and architecturalhistory emphasizing methods of analysis and development of theory, including case studies from bothwestern and non-western traditions; topics vary each semester. Prerequisite: Graduate classification orapproval of instructor.646. Historic Preservation Theory and Practice. (3-0). Credit 3. History of the preservation movementin the U.S. Architectural and regulatory techniques employed in building preservation; case study ofselected examples. Prerequisite: Graduate classification or approval of instructor.*647. Recording Historic Buildings. (2-9). Credit 5. Techniques for recording historic buildings; measuringand drawing to Historic American Building Survey Standards; field experience in photography, fieldnotes and record drawing preparation. Prerequisites: Graduate classification or approval of instructor.*648. Building Preservation Technology. (3-0). Credit 3. Preservation technology related to the diagnosisand treatment of defects in buildings; case studies of significant historic structures. Field study may berequired for which departmental fees may be assessed to cover costs. Prerequisite: ARCH 646 or approvalof instructor.649. Advanced History of Building Technology. (3-0). Credit 3. Readings and discussion of currenttopics in history of building technology; development of understanding the importance of materials ofconstruction to the creation of historical forms of sacred architecture across faith and around the world.Prerequisite: Graduate classification or approval of instructor.651. Emerging Strategies in Architectural Management. (3-0). Credit 3. Emerging strategies in ArchitecturalManagement; a critical examination of alternative forms of practice; topics include: internshipand practice, firm strategies, organization design and culture, firm economics, project organization anddesign leadership. Prerequisite: Graduate classification or approval of instructor.652. Facility Information Technology. (3-0). Credit 3. Analyze facility design and management processes;select appropriate information technologies and implement innovative information technologysolutions; emphasis on addressing the facility life cycle. Prerequisite: Graduate classification or approvalof instructor.653. Building Information Modeling in Architecture. (3-0). Credit 3. Building Information Modeling(BIM); principles, methods and applications in the building lifecycle with a focus on the design process;includes computer-aided design, parametric modeling, databases, web technologies, design performancesimulation and visualization. Prerequisites: Graduate classification or approval of instructor.