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Course Descriptions
AET 110 Introduction to the Architectural Process [4]
This course focuses on integrating lectures and studio classes
to develop students’ understanding of the methods, media, and
materials used in the communication of design. Students practice
graphic and verbal presentation techniques. Construction techniques
in relation to construction documents, including plans, elevations,
sections, details, and specifications are presented. Two lecture hours,
six lab hours. Laboratory fee.
AET 112 Introduction to the Built Environment I [1]
The course introduces students to the multi-faceted built
environment. Topics include: the roles of the architect, engineer,
contractor; the design-construction process; the variety of fields
related to the built environment; the integrated nature of design/
engineering/construction; and the global context of architecture.
In addition students will understand and develop working
approaches to the procedures and processes of higher learning and
professionalism. One lecture hour.
AET 123 Architectural Design I [4]
An introductory course with an emphasis on the architectural
responses to people’s basic needs for shelter. At the fundamental
level, these needs—physical, psychological, sensual, intellectual,
cultural, and aesthetic—are met through physical design. Emphasis
is placed on problem solving through studio activity and on relating
architectural theory and criticism to the studio. Two lecture hours,
six lab hours. Laboratory fee.
AET 155 Ancient through Renaissance Architecture [4]
This course examines the roots of the Western architectural
tradition, starting with the prehistoric and primitive developments
in Europe and the ancient Near East, and continuing through
Egypt, Greece, Rome, Byzantium, and Western Europe through
the Renaissance period. An understanding of Ancient, Classical,
Medieval, and Renaissance styles is developed through lectures,
slides, videos, and sketching. Four lecture hours.
AET 156 19th- and 20th-Century Architecture [4]
This course examines the roots of the contemporary Western
architectural tradition, from the early 19th century through the late
20th century. An understanding of Neoclassical, Industrial, Arts
and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modern, Postmodern, and
Neomodern styles is developed through lectures, slides, videos, and
sketching. Four lecture hours. Prerequisite: AET 155 or permission
of instructor or chair.
AET 160 Architecture Studio Shop Operations and Safety [1]
This course provides students with the necessary operational
and safety procedures for various shop tools and equipment.
Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in AET or M.Arch. degree programs.
Laboratory fee.
underlying structure, learn to sight-sing simple musical pieces, and
learn to use computer software to manipulate music electronically.
Three contact hours.
AUD 111 Music for Audio Technologists II [2]
This course continues the coverage of basic music theory as needed
by audio engineering technologists. The emphasis is on development
of listening skills as well as basic performance skills. Besides music
theory, students gain an appreciation of classical and contemporary
music and its underlying structure, learn to sight-sing simple musical
pieces, and learn to use computer software to manipulate music
electronically. Three contact hours.
AUD 122 Audio Recording Principles [2]
This course introduces first-year students to the use, operation, and
maintenance of a modern recording studio. Fundamental concepts
found in audio recording are presented along with several projects
based in the recording studio. Microphone usage, mixing-board
operation, digital tape recording, and the digital audio workstation
are investigated.
AUD 161 Modern Recording Techniques for Engineering
Technology [3]
Design, setup, use, and management of a modern recording studio.
Focus on analog and digital recording techniques. Emphasis on
practical studio use with hands-on recording and mixing of live
music. Prerequisites: AUD 110 and AUD 122, or permission
of instructor.
CS 111 Programming Foundations [3]
An introductory computer programming course designed for
students with no prior programming background. Emphasis will
be placed on problem solving and the translation of solutions
into a programming language. Topics include data types, input/
output, control structures, loop structures, and program modularity.
This course may be used to prepare the student with no prior
programming experience for CS 114 or as a one-semester exposure
to programming. Prerequisites: (1) Two years of high school algebra
with an average grade of at least B and (2) a high school computer
course or CS 110. Not open to students who have completed a
higher level CS course. Laboratory fee.
ECT 110 Practical Projects [3]
Introduction to the fundamentals of electronics and computer
engineering technology with emphasis on skills that are needed
for the major. Students undertake practice-oriented group lessons
in topics such as soldering, printed circuit board and electronic/
computers troubleshooting skills. Students are guided to apply the
skills they gained from the above lessons to build electronic gadgets,
and to use robotic kits to perform specific tasks through team
projects. Statistical analysis is covered in this course. Students work
on several projects, including a final project in a team setting. Three
hours of combined lecture/laboratory. Laboratory fee.
AUD 110 Music for Audio Technologists I [2]
This course covers basic music theory as needed by audio engineering
technologists. The emphasis is on development of listening skills
as well as basic performance skills. Besides music theory, students
gain an appreciation of classical and contemporary music and its
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