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Architecture (ARCH)

201 Architectural Design I 5 (0-10) Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies. Introduction to architectural design focusing on composition, conceptual design and principles of organization, scale, proportion, rhythm and 3-D development. Typically offered Fall.

203 Architectural Design II 5 (0-10) Course Prerequisite: ARCH 201 with a C or better. Introduction to architectural design focusing on the art and aesthetics of structural expression and principles of structure as an ordering system. Typically offered Spring.

209 Design Theory I 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies. Design theory relating to building technology, systems and crafts which influence design decisions. Typically offered Spring.

210 Digital Analysis and Representation 3 (2-3) Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies or Landscape Architecture. Introduction to analysis and representation with a focus on the use of digital tools. (Crosslisted course offered as ARCH 210, LND ARCH 210.) Typically offered Fall.

215 Issues in Sustainable Architecture 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies. Introduction to the framework, challenges, and solutions of sustainable design in the built environment. Typically offered Spring.

220 Architectural History I 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies or majors pursuing non-Architecture degrees. Historic development of world architecture from prehistory to late medieval; social, technical and scientific influences.

301 Architectural Design III 5 (0-10) Course Prerequisite: ARCH 203 with a C or better; admitted to the major in Architectural Studies. Introduction of architectural design focusing on environmental and social issues. Travel for site visit required. Typically offered Fall and Summer.

303 Architectural Design IV 5 (0-10) Course Prerequisite: ARCH 301 with a C or better; admitted to the major in Architectural Studies. Continuation of study of architectural design/form as influenced by cultural, spiritual and symbolic issues. Travel for site visit required. Typically offered Spring.

309 [M] Modern Architecture and Theory 3 Course Prerequisite: SDC 250 with a C or better; SDC 350 with a C or better; admitted to the major in Architectural Studies. Built and theoretical developments in architecture from the nineteenth century to present; content may be linked to study tour with associated travel required. Typically offered Fall.

351 Architectural Structures I 3 Course Prerequisite: MATH 108 with a C or better, or 140, 171, 202, or 206, or a minimum ALEKS math placement score 75%; admitted major in Architectural Studies or Construction Management. Introduction to statics and mechanics; analysis and design of statically determinate architectural structures using timber, steel, and reinforced concrete systems. Typically offered Fall and Summer.

352 Architectural Structures II 3 Course Prerequisite: ARCH 351 with a C or better; admitted to the major in Architectural Studies or Construction Management. Continuation of ARCH 351. Typically offered Spring and Summer.

401 Architectural Design V 6 (0-12) Course Prerequisite: ARCH 303 with a C or better; admitted to the major in Architectural Studies. Advanced architectural design focusing on technology, systems and crafts of buildings. Travel for site visit required. Typically offered Fall.

403 [CAPS] Comprehensive Design Studio I 6 (0-12) Course Prerequisite: ARCH 401 with a C or better; admitted to the major in Architectural Studies; senior standing. Integrated capstone studio focusing on design and construction documents, costs, and specifications. Travel to site may be required. Typically offered Spring.

409 [M] Design Theory VI 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies. Advanced design theory relating to social and environmental issues which influence housing design for the urban environment. Typically offered Fall.

421 Envelope Assemblies 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to any major in the College of Engineering and Architecture. Foundational knowledge in enclosure assembly history, types, control layers, life cycle assessment, and impact on building performance culminating in an assembly design for high-performing residential occupancy buildings. Credit not granted for both ARCH 421 and 521. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall.

428 Architecture and Culture in the Islamic World 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major or minor in Architectural Studies; junior standing. A thematic course exploring the relationship between architecture and culture in the context of Islamic civilization. Typically offered Fall.

436 Contemporary Furniture Design 3 (1-4) Course Prerequisite: Admitted major in Architectural Studies, Construction Management, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture. Investigation of issues related to the design and fabrication of furniture; students design and fabricate projects in the school shop. Typically offered Fall.

440 Architectural Acoustics for Construction Management 2 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies or Construction Management. Introduction to the art and science of architectural acoustics with emphasis on understanding construction performance specifications. (Crosslisted course offered as ARCH 440, CST M 440.) Typically offered Fall and Spring.

446 Computer Animation I 3 (1-4) Course Prerequisite: Admitted major in Architectural Studies, Construction Management, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture. Introduction to computer animation production and building simulation; applicable for all majors.

451 Computer-aided Design I 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies. Computer-aided design related to 3D modeling and construction documents. Typically offered Fall.

452 Computer-aided Design II 2 (1-2) Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies or Construction Management. Continuation of ARCH 451. Computer-aided design related to 3D modeling and construction documents. Typically offered Spring.

456 Field Sketching/Journal Keeping 3 (2-2) Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies, Construction Management, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture. Field-sketching/journal-keeping strategies to facilitate investigation and comprehension of the built environment. Typically offered Summer Session.

463 Architectural Structures III 3 Course Prerequisite: ARCH 352 with a C or better; admitted to the major in Architectural Studies or Construction Management. Wind and seismic loads on architectural structures; high-rise systems; reinforced concrete and masonry structures. Credit not granted for both ARCH 463 and ARCH 563. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall.

464 Advanced Residential Construction 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to any major in the College of Engineering and Architecture; junior standing. Foundational knowledge in advanced residential construction; context, stakeholders, processes, materials, building systems, delivery models, and associative trade-offs and decision points. Typically offered Summer Session.

472 Codes and Acoustics 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted major in Architectural Studies, Construction Management, or Interior Design. Building codes and specifications; sound theory, control, and acoustic systems applied to buildings. Typically offered Fall.

480 Architecture Internship V 1-16 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 16 credits. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies or Construction Management. Placement in an approved industrial, professional, or governmental situation for specialized or general experience. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

490 Seminar in Architectural Design V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: ARCH 203 with a C or better, I D 203 with a C or better, LND ARCH 263 with a C or better, or graduate student. Advanced study in architectural design. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

491 Seminar in Architectural Communications V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: ARCH 203 with a C or better, I D 203 with a C or better, LND ARCH 263 with a C or better, or graduate student. Advanced study in graphic communication. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

492 Seminar in Architectural History V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: ARCH 203 with a C or better, I D 203 with a C or better, LND ARCH 263 with a C or better, or graduate student. Advanced study in architectural history. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

493 Environmental Control Systems I 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to any major in the College of Engineering and Architecture; junior standing. Strategies of heating, cooling, and lighting which assist in minimizing the impact of the built environment on the natural environment. Typically offered Summer Session.

494 Seminar in Urban and Regional Planning V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: ARCH 203 with a C or better, I D 203 with a C or better, LND ARCH 263 with a C or better, or graduate student. Advanced study in urban and regional planning. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

495 Modular Off-Site Construction 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to any major in the College of Engineering and Architecture; junior standing. Foundational knowledge in off-site and modular design and construction; concepts and principles, typologies and characteristics, project delivery, and case studies. Typically offered Summer Session.

496 Seminar in Computer Applications V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: ARCH 203 with a C or better, I D 203 with a C or better, LND ARCH 263 with a C or better, or graduate student. Architectural and construction applications of computer graphics, management, computer-aided design. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.

501 Graduate Design Studio I 6 (0-12) Advanced study of design problems relating to culture, environment, technology, urban planning, or other topics. Travel for site visit required. Typically offered Fall.

503 Graduate Design Studio II 6 (0-12) Course Prerequisite: ARCH 501. Advanced study of design problems relating to culture, environment, technology, urban planning, or other topics. Travel for site visit required. Typically offered Spring.

503 (Effective through Summer 2024) Graduate Design Studio II 6 (0-12) Course Prerequisite: ARCH 501. Advanced study of design problems relating to culture, environment, technology, urban planning, or other topics. Travel for site visit required. (Formerly ARCH 571.) Typically offered Spring.

510 Graduate Design Studio III 6 (0-12) Course Prerequisite: ARCH 403 with a C or better. Intensive summer studio focusing on design projects that address significant issues in a particular context and locale (regional, national, or international city) outside of Pullman. Typically offered Summer Session.

510 (Effective through Spring 2025) Graduate Design Studio III 6 (0-12) Intensive summer studio focusing on design projects that address significant issues in a particular context and locale (regional, national, or international city) outside of Pullman. Typically offered Summer Session.

511 Graduate Design Studio IV 6 (0-12) Course Prerequisite: ARCH 510 with a C or better. Graduate studio experience researching a single topic of material relevance to architecture. Travel for site visit required. Typically offered Fall.

511 (Effective through Summer 2025) Graduate Design Studio IV 6 (0-12) Graduate studio experience researching a single topic of material relevance to architecture. Travel for site visit required. Typically offered Fall.

513 Graduate Design Studio V 6 (0-12) Course Prerequisite: ARCH 511 with a C or better. Graduate studio experience researching a single topic of material relevance to architecture. Travel for site visit required. Typically offered Spring.

515 Research Methods and Programming 3 Exploration of traditional research methods and investigations for architects. Typically offered Fall.

520 Directed Topics in Architecture V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Topics related to areas of emphasis in the program and student specialization. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

521 Envelope Assemblies 3 Foundational knowledge in enclosure assembly history, types, control layers, life cycle assessment, and impact on building performance culminating in an assembly design for high-performing residential occupancy buildings. Credit not granted for both ARCH 421 and 521. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall.

525 History and Theory 3 History and theory of 20th century architecture focusing on cultural and philosophical principles related to design. Typically offered Fall.

527 Site and Landscape Design 3 Exploration of issues of site context analysis, topography, planning, and landscape design. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

530 Philosophies and Theories of the Built Environment 3 Course Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Architecture, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture. Focus on systematic thought which may describe behavior of the built environment. (Crosslisted course offered as ARCH 530, I D 530, LND ARCH 530.) Typically offered Fall.

531 Advanced Tectonics 3 Tectonic theory of concrete and metal construction with focus on skin design and technology as formative elements in architecture. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

540 Research Methods 3 Research methods, from quantitative to technical to philosophical, directed toward qualitative research. (Crosslisted course offered as ARCH 540, I D 540, LND ARCH 540.) Typically offered Spring.

542 Issues in Architecture 3 Examination of issues in architecture related to society, culture, environment, politics, and philosophy. Typically offered Fall.

560 Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Explores approaches to design thinking in the topic areas of people and place, history, theory and criticism, and physical design. (Crosslisted course offered as ARCH 560, I D 560, LND ARCH 560.)

563 Architectural Structures III 3 Wind and seismic loads on architectural structures; high-rise systems; reinforced concrete and masonry structures. Credit not granted for both ARCH 463 and ARCH 563. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall.

564 Architectural Structures IV 3 Deflection theory; classical and computer analysis for statically indeterminate architectural structure systems.

573 Ethics and Practice 3 Ethical and professional practice issues related to the business and practice of architecture; investigations into marketing client and business orientation. Typically offered Spring.

577 Theories and Methods of Urban Construction 3 Morphology, theoretical concepts, planning and spatial structure of cities and analysis of the transformation of the city core in Europe and America. Typically offered Fall.

580 Architecture Practicum V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Graduate student in M Architecture degree program. Internship, travel study, or independent study related to the field of architecture. Typically offered Fall and Summer.

600 Special Projects or Independent Study V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent study, special projects, and/or internships. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor before enrolling in 600 credit, which cannot be used toward the core graded credits required for a graduate degree. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.

700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their master's research, thesis and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 700 credit. Typically offered Spring and Summer. S, U grading.

701 Master's Independent Capstone Project and /or Examination V 1-6 May be repeated for credit. Capstone project or final examination for professional master's degree under the Graduate School. The credits will include a balloted evaluation of the student's completion of the program's capstone/examination requirements by the program's graduate faculty. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and obtain approval from their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 701 credit. S, U grading.

702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Examination V 1-6 May be repeated for credit. Independent research in special problems, directed study, and/or examination credit for students in a non-thesis master's degree program. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 702 credit. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, U grading.