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Course Descriptions Arch 151 Introduction to the Built Environment (2 cr,
Fall only).[arch151
web]
Intro to the built environment and the role of architecture, interior
design, landscape architecture, urban design and planning in helping to shape
its layers. Lectures, guest speakers, and readings will discuss the power of design to nourish the human spirit,
support functional needs, and to contribute to ecological and cultural sustainability.
Attendance required at evening lectures by guest speakers and three (3) topical
seminars during the semester.
Arch 154 Introduction to Architectural Graphics (2 cr, spring only).
(Arch 156)
Intro to the process of graphic communication; studio
projects to explore graphics through projects, lectures,
and readings. Two 2-hr studios a week and assigned
work.
Arch 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch 203 (s) Workshop (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch 206 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr). Prereq: perm of dept.
Arch 253 Architectural Design I (3 cr, Fall
only). (Arch 255) (Phillip
Mead's section)
Same as ID 253. Exploration and design of basic architectural
components and ordering systems and creative resolution of basic architectural
design problems while developing and refining presentation techniques. Two 2-hr studios a
week and assigned work. Prereq:
Arch 154 or perm.
Arch 254 Architectural Design II (3 cr, Spring only).
Same as ID 254. Basic architectural integration of spatial
ordering systems. Two
3-hr studios a week and assigned work.
Arch 266 Materials and Methods (3 cr,
spring only).
Introduce physical and performance characteristics of
materials and concepts, conventions, and processes of construction methods.
Provide a foundation for subsequent courses in architectural technology and
design.
Arch 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch 353 Architectural Design III
(5 cr. Fall only).
Architectural building design process with emphasis on
structural technology, historic influences, universal design, basic code and
site-related issues. Three 3-hr studios a wk and assigned
work; field trips will be required at student expense;
some class jury sessions will meet outside of
scheduled hours. Prereq: Arch 254, 266.
Arch 354
Architectural Design IV (5 cr. Spring only).
Continued development of architectural projects and design
process that cultivates understanding of the properties of materials and
building tectonics. Three 3-hr studios a wk and assigned
work; field trips will be required at student expense;
some class jury sessions will meet outside of
scheduled hours. Prereq: Arch 254, 266.
Arch 365( Fall only)-366( Spring only) Building Technology I (3 cr).
Arch 365 (listed as ForPr 365): basic structural
design including elementary statics and principles and
technology of wood structural design. Arch 366:
principles and technology of structural reinforced
concrete building design problems by integrating
solutions with Architectural Design studio. Prereq:
Phys 111, Math 143, or perm.
Arch 383 Architectural Site Design (3 cr, Fall only).
(Listed as Larc 383) Fundamentals of site analysis,
site design, and site planning for architects; principles
and theories in technical, functional, social, legal, and
perceptual issues related to the building site.
Non-credit lab section for discussion and
presentation of additional technical issues and
site-related design projects; field trips and special
sessions may be required.
Arch 385 History of Architecture I: Pre-Modern (3 cr,
Fall only).
A history of Western architecture and the contextual factors that have shaped
and sustained it from prehistory through the seventeenth century. Topics include
the architecture of prehistory, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Early Christian, Byzantine,
Carolingian, Romanesque, Islam, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque.
Arch 386 History of Architecture II: Modern
(3 cr, Spring only).
May be used as core credit in J-3-d. A history of
Modern architecture from the
late 18th and 19th centuries to the development of the Modern Movement in the
twentieth century in relation to rapid industrialization and the intellectual
culture of the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Historicism, Modernism, and
Post-Modernism; Topics include: the architecture of Neoclassicism, Victorian Gothic,
industrial technology, the Arts and Crafts
movement, and the Modern Movement.
Arch 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch 404 (s) Special Topics
Arch 406 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch ID 412 Environment and Aging (3 cr).
WSU Aging 412. Exploration of the relationship between the processes
of aging and the physical environment within an
environment and behavior perspective.
Arch 450 Architectural Programming (2 cr).
Introduction to basic principles and techniques of building
programming. Recommended Preparation: Fourth-year standing.
Arch 453 Architectural Design
V (5 cr Fall only).
Design in the urban and/or community context. Application of
urban theory and appropriate response to climatic factors to the resolution of
architectural and planning problems in community or urban contexts.
Collaborative and/or interdisciplinary design is encouraged. Three 3-hr studios a
week and assigned
work; field trips will be required at student expense;
some class jury sessions will meet outside of
scheduled hours. Prereq: Arch 353-354.
Arch 454
Architectural Design VI (5 cr Spring only).
Large architectural and/or urban design projects that explore
and integrate urban theory and/or concepts for sustainable design, environmental
control systems technology, human and cultural factors, and construction
assemblies. Design in team/collaborative settings is encouraged. Three 3-hr studios a
week and assigned
work; field trips will be required at student expense;
some class jury sessions will meet outside of
scheduled hours. Prereq: Arch 353-354.
Arch 463 (Fall
only)-464 (Spring only) Environmental Control Systems (4
cr).
Principles and design of solar and mechanical heating
and cooling systems, natural and artificial lighting,
water and waste systems, and acoustics. Three 1-hr
lectures and one 2-hr lab a week.
Arch 465 (Fall only)-466(Spring only) Building Technology II (3 cr).
Arch 465: structural design with steel in buildings;
principles and technology of steel design applied to
practical building problems by integrating solutions
with Architectural Design studio. Arch 466: structural
design of buildings with seismic analysis; principles
and technology of masonry design. Prereq: ForPr
365, Arch 366, or perm.
Arch J468/J568 Technical Integration of Buildings (2 cr).
Integration of structural, environmental, and spatial
systems in buildings through case study methodology.
Prereq: Arch 463, 464, 465, and 466, or perm.
Arch 483 Urban Theory and Issues (3 cr, Fall only).
History and theory of city planning and problems
associated with urban growth.
Arch 484 Architectural Theory (2 cr).
Seminar considering architectural theory and critical
thought through history with emphasis on modern era;
examines relation between architectural theory and
architectural works. Prereq: Arch 385, 386, fourth-year standing.
Arch 486 American Architecture (2 cr).
May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Selected areas of critical interest in development of
American architecture; may include historical styles,
key American architects, urban and public issues, and
particular building types.
Arch 497 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 cr, max 2).
Tutorial services performed by advanced students
under faculty supervision. Graded P/F. Prereq: perm.
Arch 499 (s) Directed Study: Non-Western Architecture (2 cr)
Arch 499/06 Directed Study: Lighting (2 cr)
Arch 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr).
[Applies only to MS Architecture thesis students. See Arch 599
for M.Arch research.]
Arch 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch 506 (s) Study Abroad (cr arr). Prereq: perm of dept.
Arch 510 Graduate Seminar
(3 cr,
Fall only). [Arch510 Haglund
web]
Specialized research and program writing in
preparation for Arch 554 as well as schematic design proposals.
Arch 520 Architectural Research Methods (3 cr,).
Philosophy of research in architecture, research design, data
gathering and interpretation, and thesis preparation. Prereq. Senior or graduate
standing.
Arch 553 Architectural Design VII (5 cr,
Fall only). (Arch 555)
Topical studio requiring comprehensive design of an
architectural project that includes predesign, schematic design and design
development phases. Demonstration of ability to develop details in support of
schematic design concepts. Three 3-hr studios a week and assigned work; field trips will be required at
student expense; some class jury sessions will meet
outside of scheduled hours. Prereq: Arch 453-454
Arch 554 Architectural Design VIII (5 cr,)
Topical studio will explore specific issues or questions in
architectural and/or urban design in depth, allowing faculty on a rotating
basis to share areas of expertise with students. Topics might include, but are
not limited to, daylighting, historic preservation, design-build,
grant-related projects, art and design interface. Three 3-hr studios a week and assigned work; field trips will be required at
student expense; some class jury sessions will meet
outside of scheduled hours. Prereq: Arch 510 and 553
Arch 556 Architectural Design IX (6 cr, Spring only). [Haglund Studio]
Schematic and design development of graduate project, a
self-directed architectural design study with faculty consultation within a
studio context. Students will demonstrate their capacity to apply appropriate
programming and research methods. The project culminates with a project book
prepared by the student. Prereq: Arch 510
Arch 568 Technical Integration of Buildings (2 cr).
Integration of structural, environmental, and spatial
systems in buildings through case study methodology.
Prereq: Arch 463, 464, 465, and 466, or perm.
Arch 570 Natural Lighting
(2 cr). (Arch 470)
Methods for design of day lighting systems for
buildings.
Arch 571 Building Vital Signs (2
cr).
(Arch 471)
Methods for assessing performance of actual and
planned buildings.
Arch 575 Professional Practice I-II (3 cr). (Arch 475)
The architect's duties and responsibilities in practice
(construction documents and contracts), project
supervision, office administration, and comprehensive
services; specification writing, unit costs, and building
estimation.
Arch 597 (s) Practicum (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch 598 (s) Internship (cr arr). Prereq: perm.
Arch 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research
(cr arr).
Research not directly related to a thesis or
dissertation. Prereq: perm.
Note: On registering for a studio course offered in this department,
the student agrees that the department may retain work completed by
the student. The department will make retained work available to the
student for photographing.
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