Courses—A through G and course numbers and symbols key

Arch 5351. AutoCAD I. (3 cr. Prereq–For undergrads5281, arch major; for grads MArch major or #; may notbe taken for graduate credit)Basic concepts, tools, and techniques of computeraideddrawing with current AutoCAD Release.Strategies and techniques for producing dimensionedand annotated drawings suitable for plotting and anintroduction to 3-D drawing capabilities. Use ofdimension variables, attributes, blocks, symbols, andthe creation of customized menus.Arch 5352. AutoCAD II. (3 cr. Prereq–For undergrads5351, arch major; for grads MArch major or #; may notbe taken for graduate credit)Intermediate concepts, tools, and techniques ofcomputer-aided drawing with current AutoCADRelease. Strategies and techniques for producingdimensioned and annotated drawing suitable forplotting. Use of dimension variables, attributes,blocks, symbols, and the creation of customizedmenus.Arch 5361. Topics in Architectural Representation:3-D Architectural Modeling and Design. (3 cr;A-F only. Prereq–For undergrads 5281 or 5351, archmajor; for grads MArch major or #)Introduction to 3-D studio for architectural modeling,rendering, and animation. Video recording andediting.Arch 5381. Introduction to Computer AidedArchitectural Design. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–Arch orBED or MArch or grad student in LA or #)2-D drawing, 3-D modeling/animation, printing,plotting. Electronic networking/communications,database management, spreadsheet analysis, land-useanalysis, project management.Arch 5382. Computer Aided Architectural Design.(3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–[5381, undergrad, [BA Arch majoror BED major]] or MArch major or graduate LA majoror #)2-D/3-D CAD, image manipulation. Advancedmultimedia visualization techniques for design,including solid modeling, photo-/realistic imaging,animation, video-editing/recording.Arch 5410. Topics in Architectural History. (3 cr [max12 cr]; A-F only. Prereq–For undergrads 3412, archmajor; for grads MArch major or #)Advanced study in architectural history. Readings,research, and seminar reports.Arch 5423. Gothic Architecture. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–For undergrads 3411, arch major; for gradsMArch major or #)History of development of architecture and urbandesign in Western Europe from 1150 to 1400.Arch 5424. Renaissance Architecture. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–For undergrads 3411, arch major; for gradsMArch major or #)History of architecture and urban design in Italyfrom 1400 to 1600. Emphasis on major figures(Brunelleschi, Alberti, Bramante, Palladio) and theevolution of major cities (Rome, Florence, Venice).Arch 5425. Baroque Architecture. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–For undergrads 3411, arch major; for gradsMArch major or #)Architecture and urban design in Italy from 1600 to1750. Emphasis on major figures (Bernini,Borromini, Cortona, Guarini) and the evolution ofmajor cities (Rome, Turin).Arch 5426. Architecture and Nature: 1500-1750.(3 cr. Prereq–For undergrads 3411, 3412, arch major; forgrads MArch major or #)History of the interaction of architecture and naturein Italy, England, and France in the 16th and 17thcenturies. Major monuments, their relationship totheories of architecture and gardening, urban andrural life.Arch 5431W. Eighteenth-Century Architecture andthe Enlightenment. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–[3411, 3412,undergrad arch major] or MArch grad student or #)Architecture, urban planning, and garden design inEurope from 1700 to 1850.Arch 5432. Modern Architecture. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–For undergrads 3412, arch major; for gradsMArch major or #)Architecture and urban design in Europe and theUnited States from the early 19th century to WorldWar II.Arch 5434. Contemporary Architecture. (3 cr;A-F only. Prereq–For undergrads 3412, arch major; forgrads MArch major or #)Developments, theories, movements, and trends inarchitecture and urban design from World War II tothe present.Arch 5439. History of Architectural Theory. (3 cr;A-F only. Prereq–For undergrads 3412, arch major; forgrads MArch major or #)History of architectural theory from antiquity to the20th century.Arch 5450. Topics in Architectural Theory. (1-3 cr[max 9 cr]; A-F only. Prereq–Arch major or MArch majoror #)Selected topics in architectural theory and criticism.Arch 5458. Architecture and Culture. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–3412, arch major or grad student or #)Architecture as a cultural medium. Relationshipsamong architecture, people, and culture; researchfindings and design; vernacular and high stylearchitecture. Physiological and symbolic messages;reception theory in architecture; cultural critique andchange; implications for architectural practice.Arch 5459. Gender and Architecture. (3 cr.Prereq–Arch or WoSt major or MArch major or #)Examination of ideas related to gender andarchitecture, gendered and non-gendered places andpractices, and their relations to cultural norms andchange.Arch 5461. North American Indian Architecture.(3 cr. Prereq–For undergrads 3412, arch or AmIn major;for grads MArch major or #)Historic and contemporary principles and theories ofNorth American Indian architecture. Study of theculture, technology, environment, art and craft ofNorth American Indians in their settlements andarchitecture.Arch 5501. Architecture and Ecology. (4 cr; A-F only.Prereq–[5281, LA 3501, arch major] or #)Introduction to theories/practices of ecologicalapproaches to architectural design. Ecologicalcontext, implications/opportunities of architecture.Historical/theoretical framework for ecologicaldesign thinking. Issues studied at a variety of scales:site/community, building scale, component scale.Fundamental theories, concepts, principles,strategies, and design tools addressed at each scale.Arch 5511. Construction Materials in Architecture.(3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–MArch major or #)Study and analysis of building materials, assemblies,and construction operations shaping buildingdesigns. Examination of material properties fordesign and detailing of building systems, elements,and components, and their implications in designapplications. Modeling and hands-on buildingexperiences.Arch 5550. Topics in Technology. (1-3 cr [max 6 cr].Prereq–#)Selected topics in architecture technology, includingconstruction, environmental management, energyperformance, lighting, or materials.Arch 5561. Building Production Processes. (3 cr.Prereq–5282, 5501, arch major or BED major or MArchmajor or #)Introduction to design-build processes includingdocument production, contract execution, andbuilding project management. Case study and handsonexperiences examine construction industryorganization, scheduling, consultant relations, legaland code restraints, contractual stipulations, budgetand project resource allocations.Course DescriptionsArch 5571. Architectural Structures I: Wood andSteel Design. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–MArch major or #)Influence of history and culture on architecture andstructure. Fundamentals of structural mechanics,structural analysis, structural form finding, andstructural design by experimental, qualitative/intuitive, and quantitative methods. Vector-active andform-active structural systems, funicular structures,bending and compression elements, plates and grids,tensile architecture, shells. Description of traditionalconstruction materials.Arch 5611. Design in the Digital Age. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–Grad student or upper level undergrad)Introduction to design, design process. Developing/understanding ways of seeing, thinking, and acting asa designer. Changes in design being wrought bydigital technology. Team design project.Arch 5650. Topics in Architectural Practice. (1-4 cr.Prereq–5621, arch major or 5621, MArch major or #)Topics in architectural practice, methods of designproduction, marketing, operation, and relationshipsamong clients, architecture, and society.Arch 5670. Topics in Historic Preservation. (1-3 cr.Prereq–Arch or MArch major or #)Selected topics in the theory, philosophy, research,and methods of architectural historic preservation.Arch 5671. Historic Preservation. (3 cr. Prereq–3412or #)Philosophy, theory, and origins of historicpreservation. Historic archaeology and research,descriptive analysis, and documentation of historicbuildings. Government’s role in historic preservation,preservation standards and guidelines, preservationand building codes, neighborhood preservation,preservation advocacy, and future directions forhistoric preservation. Research on architectural andhistorical aspects of historic sites using primary andsecondary resources and on controversial aspects ofpreservation.Arch 5672. Historic Building Conservation. (3 cr.Prereq–3412, 5671 or #)Historic building materials, systems, and methods ofconservation. Discussion of structural systems,building repair and pathology, introduction of newenvironmental systems in historic buildings, andconservation of historic interiors. Research onhistoric building materials and techniques usingprimary and secondary resources and ondocumentation of a specific historic site throughlarge-format photography and measured drawings.Arch 5673. Historic Building Research andDocumentation. (3 cr. Prereq–3412, 5672 or #)Philosophy, theory, and methods of historic buildingresearch, descriptive analysis of buildings, buildingdocumentation, historical archaeology, andarchitectural taxonomy.Arch 5711. Design Principles of the UrbanLandscape. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–Arch or BED major orMArch or LA grad major or #)Art and design of creating city, neighborhood, anddevelopment plans. Public policies, planning toolsand process, and physical models used by designprofessionals and private and civic institutions toshape the physical environment.Arch 5724. Meanings of Place. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–Arch or BED or Geog major or MArch or LA gradmajor or #)Analysis of meanings and messages of surroundings,and examination of links between sense of place andfeelings of well-being. Exploration of what presentdayenvironments can reveal about the past. Surveyof Twin Cities’ central district and selectedneighborhoods, and other settings inside and outsideMinnesota.Arch 5993. Directed Study. (1-4 cr; A-F only. Prereq–#only)Guided individual reading or study.Course Descriptions313