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2.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Professional Management I. It focuses on the nature of the architect's practice by examining office typologies. Detailed studies of the legal, financial, marketing and management issues associated with the different forms of office proprietorship are studied. The contractual and ethical obligations of the architect, particularly in response to client needs and safety, are examined. Codes, standards and regulations and their relationship to the different activities of practice are presented. Prerequisite: ARCH-505
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3.00 Credits
A companion to ARCH-501: Design IX for Architecture, this lecture/laboratory provides a comprehensive analytic exploration of building systems and their impact on building design. Lectures, readings, discussions and design problems will frame the analysis, selection, design and coordination of building systems as integral to the architectural design and construction process and raise philosophical issues related to the consideration and application of technology. Corequisite: ARCH-501
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3.00 Credits
This writing-intensive course is the first of a two-semester sequence of independent research and design inquiry. Lectures, seminars and a faculty thesis advisor help inform student research and lead to the development of a comprehensive thesis document. The thesis document articulates a course of architectural exploration and includes a position paper outlining the architectural significance of the thesis study, programming, site analysis, case studies and other demonstrations of the student's understanding of the thesis topic. Prerequisites: grade of "C" or better in ARCH-402, and facultycommittee review and acceptance of student's portfolio, thesis intent and academic record
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3.00 Credits
The primary intent of this course is to establish the computer as an effective tool in the design and presentation process. The course will focus on two primary areas in this regard: visualizing design concepts in three dimensions and communicating those concepts in a manner consistent with studio level work. Each project will explore various methods of describing two and three dimensional objects and spaces. Prerequisite: grade of "C" or better i n ADFN D-102
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the presentation of the technical factors of construction that affect a building's structure. Students are introduced to and compare the nature and structural characteristics of the major construction systems of wood, masonry, steel and concrete. Structural principles, as well as building and zoning codes, are introduced and their influence on form and choice of materials is emphasized. Prerequisite: grade of "C" or better i n ADFN D-102
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3.00 Credits
This elective course focuses on the visualization of ideas in three dimensions. Fundamentals of model building are studied from a perspective that stresses the relationship between the design process and the application of current model-building techniques. Assignments emphasize the development of skills necessary to construct models and the ability to budget for time and materials. Mock-ups, quick sketch models and final presentation models are stressed. Prerequisite: grade of "C" or better i n ADFN D-101
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3.00 Credits
For further details, see general description of Independent Study in "Academic Policies" section.
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6.00 Credits
A professional internship provides an opportunity for professional experience supporting application and further development of the knowledge gained in the classroom. Under faculty supervision, students work in positions related to the major, minor and/or career goal, develop learning objectives and complete reflective academic assignments. Students should be exposed to a broad spectrum of professional practice, particularly those not available in the academic setting, and are expected to make a professional contribution to their employer. Prerequisites: 2.5 G.P.A.; completion of 60 credits for ID or 90 credits if AR or LA; and permission of the Internship director. Additional requirements may apply. See "Internship Program" section for further details.
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3.00 Credits
A multidisciplinary study of European society, history and culture with emphasis on the 20th century. Through a variety of materials and approaches including fiction, visual sources, political commentary and cultural artifacts, this course will examine the rise of the European Community and the continuing conflict between ethnic, cultural and political forces in the region. Prerequisite: WRTG-101, HIST-11X
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3.00 Credits
A multidisciplinary introduction to Latin American history, society and culture through a variety of materials including literature, film, music, journalistic accounts and history with emphasis upon the 20th century. The course will emphasize the complex interplay between indigenous, Iberian and African influences in the forging of the continent's past, present and future. Students will examine the roots of everyday and state violence, as well as the current controversies over "liberalization" and "market" economiePrerequisite: WRTG-101, HIST-11X
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