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3.00 Credits
Prof. Purrington. A study of ancient Old- and New-World astronomy as exhibited in archaic myth, megalithic monuments, Mesoamerican buildings, stelae and manuscripts, and alignments of archaeological sites. The fundamentals of spherical astronomy will he presented, with emphasis on horizon phenomena, making it possible to explore the implications of possible astronomical alignments, astronomical content of Mesoamerican codices, and the sky-lore of a variety of cultures. Special attention will be given to early Bronze Age megalith monuments in Britain, to Middle American astronomy, and to astronomy of the Native American Indians. Note: See also Physics 607, Physics 675.
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3.00 Credits
Staff. The study of grammar, vocabulary, phonetics, and diacritical marks necessary to read, write, and speak the Vietnamese language.
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Pre-requisite: ASTV 101 or equivalent. A continuation of the study of grammar, vocabulary, phonetics, and diacritical marks begun in ASTV 101.
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Pre-requisite: ASTV 102 or placement. An intensive grammar review with readings from Vietnamese texts and a development of conversational skills.
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Pre-requisite: ASTV 203 or placement. A continuation of the objectives presented in Intermediate Vietnamese I. Attention to speaking, reading, and writing. Drills and daily dialogues. Students will become acquainted with the geography, economy, literature, history, and culture of Vietnam.
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Materials and Methods of Construction: Overview of the many systems that must be understood and applied in the design of buildings, including materials, methods of construction, and fundamentals of structure. Satisfies: [R]
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Staff. Materials and Methods of Construction: Overview of the many systems that must be understood and applied in the design of buildings, including materials, methods of construction, and fundamentals of structure. Satisfies: [R]
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Structural Systems: Concrete, wood, steel, and composite materials studied as framing systems. Compression and tension structures, dead and live loads, lateral and seismic loads; design and analysis of trusses, beams, columns, walls, and connections; shear wall and diaphragm systems; long and short span systems. Satisfies: [R]
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Environmental Systems: Climate responsive design, including. building envelope design, passive and mechanical cooling/heating, lighting, plumbing, acoustics, and life safety. Satisfies: [R]
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3.00 Credits
G. Smith. The seminar will involve hands on experiments with two widely used and paradoxical construction materials: concrete and glass. Students will be introduced to the basic chemical compositions and characteristics of these two materials and will study specific applications in contemporary architecture which demonstrate or allude to the paradoxical nature of these materials. Satisfies: [E]
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