ARCH 120 ARCHITECTURAL CAD I
This course introduces architectural computer-aided drafting (CAD) with state-of-the-art applications. Students, through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and drawing problems, build a solid foundation of two-dimensional CAD skills and apply these skills creating architectural plans, sections, and elevations according to professional drafting standards, techniques, and practices. Fall, Spring.

ARCH 180 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
This course provides an introduction to the design, history, and construction of residential buildings. Students study basic principles of residential building design and design processes, including programming, site planning, design elements, and construction methods. Students use seminars and projects studying drafting techniques to plan, design, and develop presentation and working drawings. Fall, Spring.

ARCH 220 ARCHITECTURAL CAD II
An intermediate course in computer-aided drafting using stateof- the art architectural drafting software. Students, through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and drawing problems, learn three-dimensional CAD skills to generate architectural design and detail drawings according to professional drafting standards, techniques, and practices. Prerequisite: ARCH 120 or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

ARCH 230 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I
Studio investigations of fundamental design concepts, principles, and elements. Projects and exercises focus on the creation of abstract architectural forms and spaces through an exploration of shape, hierarchy, organization, scale, proportion, materials, and light. Studio Design courses should be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: ART 103 or permission of instructor. Fall.

ARCH 235 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II
Studio investigations of fundamental design concepts, principles, and processes. Projects focus on the creation of both abstract and programmed architectural forms and spaces with an emphasis on formal and aesthetic values and the development of a visual vocabulary. The exercises are oriented toward the achievement of creative individual expression. Prerequisite: ARCH 230 or permission of instructor. Spring.

ARCH 260 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND BUILDING SCIENCE
Study of energy issues, sustainable building design, and introduction to building science. Focus is on energy-efficientbuildings, solar energy systems, related environmental issues, and basics of building science. Projects involve energy analysis of buildings, evaluation of renewable energy options, world energy issues, critical design decisions for building, and building forensics. Prerequisite: MATH 120 or permission of the instructor. Fall.

ARCH 270 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
Introduction of the processes of commercial building, including environmental and regulatory factors and analysis of foundation components and structural and enclosure building systems. Lectures, site visits, and projects present students with an array of technical challenges in building design. Focus is on analyzing and designing architectural details for a variety of building materials. Prerequisite: ARCH 180. Fall.

ARCH 275 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
A study of residential construction technology systems, including the planning, materials and processes used by building contractors to build residential structures. The interrelationship of societal needs, the environment, and quality of life as they affect building design and construction practices are examined. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Fall, Spring.

ARCH 280 COLLABORATIVE ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT
Project-centered course emphasizing team approach to solving complex architectural problems. Students conduct architectural projects in the local community for a specific client and site. Involves site planning, programming, schematic design, and construction management. Prerequisite: ARCH 270 or permission of instructor. Spring.

ARCH 290 SPECIAL TOPICS
2-8 credits
Study of a selected topic in Architecture. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisites vary with topics. Fall, Spring.

ARCH 294 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
2-8 credits
Work-learning experience for which compensation may be received. Placements arranged and approved, supervised and evaluated by full-time Architecture faculty. Elective credit only (cannot be applied to credits in the major) to a total of 12 credits
per program. Prerequisites: Declaration of Architecture major and permission of normally 120 hours per credit. Graded Pass/ Fail. Fall, Spring.

ARCH 320 ARCHITECTURAL CAD III
An advanced course in state-of-the-art architectural rendering, graphic, and CAD applications. Students through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and drawing problems, learn advanced visual representation skills to generate architecturalrenderings, presentation, and portfolio quality images. Prerequisite: ARCH 220 or permission of instructor. Fall.

ARCH 330 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III
Intermediate-level design investigations based upon the generation of architectural solutions with particular emphasis on formal, functional, and materialization concerns. Projects and exercises focus on the analysis and synthesis of built form with investigations into historical precedents; human factors; site, environmental, and contextual influences; and identification of materials. Prerequisite: ARCH 235 or permission of instructor. Fall.

ARCH 350 ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY I
An introduction to the history of architecture and the design concepts that are the building blocks of architectural history from prehistory to the Baroque period. The course surveys the traditional or “canonical” architectural works of Western Europe, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. Fall.

ARCH 355 ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY II
Survey of architectural history, including built form, design theories, construction technologies, and social, political, religious influences from the Gothic period through 1960s. Examines the architecture of Western and non-Western civilizations. Lectures, quizzes, exams, and oral presentations serve as methods for gaining knowledge of transitions in architectural history. Spring.

ARCH 360 SOLAR DESIGN AND BUILDING SCIENCE II
Designing Passive and Active Solar Systems for buildings, performance modeling, and advanced building science. Includes basic principles, performance calculations, design optimization, architectural integration of solar energy systems, air quality, and moisture control. Students design combined solar systems applying principles of advanced building science. Prerequisite: ARCH 260. Spring.

ARCH 370 ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS
Designing mechanical and electrical systems in the context of high-performance buildings. Course applies scientific principles in designing water-supply systems, heating, cooling, electrical services, lighting, and sound control, extending the understanding of healthy buildings design. Emphasizes the principles and concepts to help students design a variety of systems while creating healthy buildings. Prerequisite: ARCH 260 or permission of instructor. Fall.

ARCH 375 STATICS AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Analysis of structural systems in static equilibrium. Begins with fundamental physical laws and progresses to equations of forces and moments on rigid bodies, the analysis of frames, trusses, and internal forces and moments in beams, and loading diagrams and geometrical analysis of building loads. Spring.

ARCH 430 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV
Advanced architectural design of complex building programs. Emphasis on analysis and synthesis of design solutions, including aesthetic principles, satisfaction of programmatic and human concerns, integrating forms in urban or natural context, and identification of appropriate building tectonics. Research is performed on building type and relevant architectural references. Prerequisite: ARCH 330 or permission of instructor. Spring.

ARCH 435 PORTFOLIO DESIGN
Preparation of an architectural portfolio for employment, fellowships, grants, and postgraduate academic opportunities. Course focuses on visual and written representation of individual studio work. Students engage in the representational process to provide a critical forum for written and visual communication in the field of architecture and their own work. Prerequisite: ARCH 430 or permission of instructor. Fall.

ARCH 480 SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT
Culminating course in the architecture program where each senior defines and develops a complete design and set of drawings for a real client and site. The course emphasizes group interaction, peer review, and evaluation by independent architects. Prerequisite: ARCH 280 or permission of instructor. Spring.

ARCH 490 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS
2-8 credits
Study of a selected topic in Architecture at an advanced level. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisites vary with topics. Fall, Spring.

ARCH 494 ADVANCED COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
2-8 credits
Sequential work-learning experience for which compensation may be received. Placements arranged and approved, supervised and evaluated by full-time Architecture faculty. Elective credit only (normally 120 hours per credit) to a total of 12 credits per program. Prerequisites: Declaration of Architecture major and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Graded Pass/Fail. Fall, Spring.

ARCH 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
2-8 credits
Advanced independent study of various fields of Architecture through independent reading, writing, laboratory work, or field investigation. Requires a written report. May be repeated to a total of 8 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.