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School Of Design And Construction (SDC)

100 [ARTS] World of Design and Construction 3 Exploration of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and construction management through equity, environment, and economy; careers in the built environment considered. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

101 New Student Seminar in the School of Design and Construction 1 For majors, minors, or those with an academic interest: an introduction to planning and completion of undergraduate study in SDC programs including Architectural Studies, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, or Construction Management. Typically offered Fall.

102 [EQJS] Social Justice in the Built Environment 3 Historical context and current debates on urbanism including environmental racism, gentrification, redlining, postcolonialism, and public monuments. Typically offered Spring.

120 Foundational Drawing 3 (0-6) Development of skills relating to drawing 2D and 3D objects, one and two point perspective as well as orthographic projection. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

140 Foundation Studio I 3 (0-6) Course Prerequisite: SDC 120 with a C or better. Exploration and communication of theories and concepts related to basic 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional principles of built space. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

220 [ARTS] Design Through Literature 3 Explorations in using the methods and venues of art to translate literary themes into three-dimensional objects and spaces using non-digital media and techniques; requires no prior knowledge of art or design. Typically offered Spring.

250 Global History of Design I 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture. Global developments in design through the seventeenth century CE. Typically offered Fall.

300 Fabrication Lab Practice 1 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, or Construction Management. Hands-on exploration of School of Design and Construction shop facilities. Students complete a small project while learning safe and efficient use of woodshop machines and hand tools. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

350 [M] Global History of Design II 3 Course Prerequisite: SDC 250 with a C or better. Global developments in design from the seventeenth century CE to the present day. Typically offered Spring.

441 Building Energy Codes, Standards, and Rating Systems 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to any major in the College of Engineering and Architecture; junior standing. Navigation and application of the current Washington residential energy code; employment of rating systems that exceed code requirements. Credit not granted for both SDC 441 and SDC 541. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Summer Session.

444 Integrated Study Tour V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, or Construction Management. Selected issues in the field of design and construction in connection with an organized field trip. Typically offered Fall.

451 Energy Modeling I 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to any major in the College of Engineering and Architecture; junior standing. Creation, analysis, and results interpretation of energy models for small scale housing typologies. Recommended preparation: Basic knowledge in 3D modeling software such as Sketchup or Revit. Credit not granted for both SDC 451 and SDC 551. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Summer Session.

452 Energy Modeling II 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to any major in the College of Engineering and Architecture; junior standing. Creation, analysis, and results interpretation for multi-zone mid-scale housing typologies. Recommended preparation: Basic knowledge in 3D modeling software such as Sketchup or Revit. Credit not granted for both SDC 452 and SDC 552. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Summer Session.

473 [M] Professional Practice 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Architectural Studies, Construction Management, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture. Current professional practice issues related to the business and practice of design and construction. Typically offered Spring.

488 Professional Practice Coop/Internship I V 1-2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Practicum for students admitted to the VCEA Professional Practice and Experiential Learning Program; integration of coursework with on-the-job professional experience. (Crosslisted course offered as ENGR 488, BIO ENG 488, CHE 488, CE 488, CPT S 488, E E 488, ME 488, MSE 488, SDC 488.) Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.

488 (Effective through Spring 2024) Professional Practice Coop/Internship I V 1-2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Practicum for students admitted to the VCEA Professional Practice and Experiential Learning Program; integration of coursework with on-the-job professional experience. (Crosslisted course offered as ENGR 488, BIO ENG 488, CHE 488, CE 488, CPT S 488, E E 488, ME 488, MSE 488, SDC 488). Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.

489 Professional Practice Coop/Internship II 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 3 credits. Course Prerequisite: By department permission; sophomore standing. Practicum for students admitted to the VCEA Professional Practice and Experiential Learning Program; continuation of ENGR 488. (Crosslisted course offered as ENGR 489, SDC 489.) Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.

489 (Effective through Spring 2024) Professional Practice Coop/Internship II 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 3 credits. Course Prerequisite: By department permission; sophomore standing. Practicum for students admitted to the VCEA Professional Practice and Experiential Learning Program; continuation of ENGR 488. (Crosslisted course offered as ENGR 489, SDC 489). Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.

495 Seminar in Design and Construction 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course Prerequisite: ARCH 203 with a C or better, I D 203 with a C or better, or LND ARCH 263 with a C or better; or graduate standing. Interdisciplinary exploration of issues, projects, and research relevant to the field of design and construction. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

498 Special Topics in Design and Construction 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: ARCH 203 with a C or better, I D 203 with a C or better, or LND ARCH 263 with a C or better, or graduate standing. Advanced study in topics related to the design and construction disciplines. 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.

511 Field Inspection and Energy Auditing 4 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the graduate certificate program in Energy Conscious Construction. Performance evaluation using field measurement equipment and comparing real life performance to that estimated during design. Typically offered Fall.

513 [GRADCAPS] Comprehensive Design Experience 4 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the graduate certificate program in Energy Conscious Construction. Design and evaluation of high-performing energy-efficient residential buildings by applying principles of building science and addressing issues of energy, carbon, and materials. Typically offered Spring.

513 (Effective through Summer 2024) Comprehensive Design Experience 4 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the graduate certificate program in Energy Conscious Construction. Design and evaluation of high-performing energy-efficient residential buildings by applying principles of building science and addressing issues of energy, carbon, and materials. Typically offered Spring.

541 Building Energy Codes, Standards, and Rating Systems 3 Navigation and application of the current Washington residential energy code; employment of rating systems that exceed code requirements. Credit not granted for both SDC 441 and SDC 541. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Summer Session.

551 Energy Modeling I 3 Creation, analysis, and results interpretation of energy models for small scale housing typologies. Recommended preparation: Basic knowledge in 3D modeling software such as Sketchup or Revit. Credit not granted for both SDC 451 and SDC 551. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Summer Session.

552 Energy Modeling II 3 Creation, analysis, and results interpretation for multi-zone mid-scale housing typologies. Recommended preparation: Basic knowledge in 3D modeling software such as Sketchup or Revit. Credit not granted for both SDC 452 and SDC 552. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Summer Session.

555 Global Engagement in Design and Construction 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: Graduate student in Architecture, Interior Design, or Landscape Architecture. Engagement with contemporary and historical issues relevant to the built environment, landscape, climate, industry, and/or culture of the city, region, or country under consideration.