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1611  Freshman Seminar: Building Community and the Culture of Architecture (3) Fulfills Fine Arts or Humanities Exploration.
   The course considers architecture in the context of community, as an inextricable part of a pattern of interactions and instuitutions that play out on the land. It encourages critical understanding of the relationship between form, space, and idea. Particular attention is paid to architectural theory, the interplay between treatises, and actual buildings and city form.

1615  Introduction to Architecture (3) Fulfills Fine Arts Exploration.
   An introductory survey of various facets of the field of architecture. Issues of architecture and design, cultural tradition, the environment, urban issues, and contemporary directions are included.

1616  Service Learning Project (1) Co-Requisite: Arch 1615.
   The service learning project is for students enrolled in Introduction to Architecture.

1630  Architectural Graphics (3)
   Introduction to the practice and rationale underlying sketching and architectural graphic conventions as a way of communicating meaning.

2630  Architectural Design Workshop (3) Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1060. Fulfills Fine Arts Exploration.
   An exploration of the design process through a series of studio exercises employing various physical materials and visual ordering systems.

2631  Word and Image: Learning in Two Worlds of Knowing (3) Cross listed as UGS 2631.
   'Is one picture worth a thousand words?' Through a series of exercises the students in this experimental course will create written and visual demonstrations aimed at exploring the territory of communication between image and word.

2635  Theory and Practice of Photographic Seeing (3)
   Photography's relationship to visual design. Organization of line, shape, color, and other visual elements is explored through the camera.

3010  Architectural Design Studio I (5) Prerequisite: Admission to Major. Co-requisite: ARCH 3050 and 3210.
   Studio problems in architectural design at a foundation level. Basic elements of architecture, such as methodologies, place making, techtonics and assembly are explored. Emphasis is placed on design process as a system of inquiry concerning formal and programmatic requirements.

3011  Architectural Design Studio II (5) Prerequisite: ARCH 3010. Co-requisite: ARCH 3051 and ARCH 3211 and ARCH 3371.
   Emphasis on the interrelationships among design process, site, historical precedent, structural elements, and technology of construction as design response to programmatic requirements.

3050  Architectural Communications I (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Major. Co-requisite: ARCH 3010 and 3210.
   Develops student's ability to graphically communicate ideas using both traditional and electronic means.

3051  Architectural Communications II (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 3050. Co-requisite: ARCH 3011 and 3211 and 3371.

3210  Survey of World Architecture I (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Major. Co-requisite: ARCH 3010 and 3050.
   Survey of world architecture to the sixteenth century.

3211  Survey of World Architecture II (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 3210. Co-requisite: ARCH 3011 and 3211 and 3371.
   Survey of world architecture since the sixteenth century.

3212  Survey of American Architecture (3) Fulfills Fine Arts Exploration.
   Survey of American architecture with emphasis on selected topics.

3371  Materials and Construction (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Major. Co-requisite: ARCH 3011 and 3051 and 3211.
   Basic characteristics, principles of use, and assembly methods of construction materials.

4010  Architectural Design Studio III (5) Prerequisite: ARCH 3011 and 3051 and 3211 and 3371. Co-requisite: ARCH 4110 and 4310 and 4350.
   Architectural design studio projects introducing issues of urban architecture and emphasizing building types. The theory and practice of architecture and their impact in the design process. Attention to analysis, criticism, and architectural communication.

4011  Architectural Design Studio IV (5) Prerequisite: ARCH 4010. Co-requisite: ARCH 4311 and 4351.
   Capstone undergraduate studio involving projects that integrate building systems, technological and theoretical issues to make more complex buildings. Emphasis on synthesis, process, and intention that results in the development of the students' own methodology.

4051  Communication Process in Architecture (3) Corequisite: ARCH 4011 and 4311 and 4351. Fulfills Upper Division Communication/Writing.
   Method and practice of communication process in architecture emphasizing writing and speaking.

4110  Determinants of Architectural Design (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 3011and 3051 and 3211 and 3371. Co-requisite: ARCH 4010 and 4310 and 4350.
   Discussion of various determinants of architectural design including site, code, urban, and environmental issues.

4200  Japanese Architecture (1.5) Recommended Prerequisite: ARCH 3210.
   Survey of traditional shrine, temple, residential, garden, and contemporary Japanese architecture. Meets with Arch 6200.

4230  Utah's Architectural Heritage (3) Recommended Prerequisite: ARCH 3211 or 3212.
   The architecture of Utah from the Mormon pioneer period to the 1970s. Meets with ARCH 6230.

4310  Architectural Structures I (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 3011 and 3051 and 3211 and 3371. Co-requisite: ARCH 4010 and 4110 and 4350. Fulfills Quantitative Intensive BS.
   Investigation of the fundamentals of statics and mechanics of materials; two dimensional structural systems including axial, shear, and bending elements; basic methods of graphical and analytical analysis.

4311  Architectural Structures II (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 4310. Co-requisite: ARCH 4011 and 4351. Fulfills Quantitative Intensive BS.
   Investigation of individual structural elements in a three dimensional architectural context, including discussion of three dimensional equilibrium and forces, how one element bears upon another and three dimensional structural systems as implemented by architects.

4350  Environmental Controls I (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 3011 and 3051 and 3211 and 3371. Co-requisite: ARCH 4010 and 4110 and 4310.
   Exploration of how building form affects and is affected by the concurrent demands for thermal comfort, environmental/resource conservation, and sustainability. Introduces fundamentals of passive thermal systems, active mechanical systems (e.g. HVAC, plumbing and fire protection), and architectural acoustics.

4351  Environmental Controls II (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 4350. Co-requisite: ARCH 4011 and 4311.
   Exploration of how building form affects and is affected by the concurrent demands for visual comfort, environmental/resource conservation, and sustainability. Introduces fundamentals of daylighting and electrical lighting systems, electrical utility systems, and vertical transportation systems.

4616  Service Learning Scholar Seminar (3)
   Guidance in planning of Integrated Service Project for Service Learning Scholars emphasizing fund raising, organization, management of volunteers, working with faculty mentor and event planning.

4955  Independent Studies (2 to 5)
   Advanced directed reading, individual projects, etc. as approved through departmental approval process.

4960  Special Topics (1.5)
   Topics vary: session length.

4965  Special Topics (1.5 to 5)
   Topics vary. See Class Schedule for offerings.

4999  Honors Thesis/Project (3)
   Restricted to students in the Honors Program working on their Honors degree.

6005  Graduate Studio: Architectural Design (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Session-long studio. Student selects from two or more topic offerings that focus on different architectural issues in areas such as building typologies, population groups, adaptive reuse, economic development, urban design issues, etc.

6010  Architectural Design Studio IIIG (5) Prerequisite: ARCH 6012. Co-requisite: ARCH 6110 and 6310 and 6350.
   Meets with ARCH 4010.

6011  Architectural Design Studio IVG (5) Prerequisite: ARCH 6010. Co-requisite: ARCH 6311 and 6351.
   Meets with ARCH 4011.

6012  Intensive Architectural Design Studio (6) Prerequisite: Permission of Department. Co-requisite: ARCH 6210 and 6371.
   An intensive summer studio for graduate students in the '3+ Program.' Studio problems in architectural design and communications at a foundation level.

6015  Graduate Studio (5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Semester length studio; topics vary.

6016  Elective Graduate Studio (5) Prerequisite: Admission to an Architecture Graduate Program.
   Student selects from two or more topic offerings that focus on different architectural issues in areas such as building typologies, population groups, adaptive reuse, economic development, and urban design issues, etc.

6050  Visual Communications (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Advanced exploration and utilization of architectural presentation media, both computing and non-computing. Conveyance of image and concepts through the use of visual and written communication methods. Presentation projects involve a variety of scales and media.

6051  Professional Communications (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Exploration of verbal and written presentation of architectural concepts and projects. Discussion of theory, criticism and rhetoric as it pertains to utilizing language as communication.

6052  Modeling I (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Exploration of 3D model building. Both physical and digital modeling and rendering techniques are examined. The applicability of various materials, methods, and techniques for particular purposes is investigated.

6053  Modeling II (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Continued exploration of 3D physical and digital modeling with emphasis on temporal issues. Computer animation, video, and film, with emphasis on the integration of various media, are investigated.

6054  Contract Documents (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Examination of the communication of architectural intent to the construction trades. Emphasis on identification, organization, and presentation of information. Both traditional and electronic methods and techniques are explored.

6055  Intensive Architectural Communications (4) Co-requisite: ARCH 6012 and 6210.
   Intensive summer studio for graduate students in the '3+ program.' Development of ability to graphically communicate ideas using both traditional and digital means.

6110  Determinants of Architectural Design G (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 6012. Co-requisite: ARCH 6010 and 6310 and 6350.
   Meets with Arch 4110.

6111  Intensive Program Seminar (2) Prerequisite: Admission to 3+ program.
   Discussion of the culture of architecture as a profession and educational process.

6112  Site Planning (3)
   Review and analysis of development site design, plat map preparation, subdivision review and impact analysis.

6120  Architectural Photography: Buildings (1.5)
   Photography of buildings and their interiors.

6121  Architectural Photography: Representation (1.5)
   Photography of architectural models, drawings and other representations of buildings. Development of portfolio.

6125  Urban Design Visualization (1.5) Cross listed as URBPL 6400.
   Multiple visualization techniques and the communication of planning concepts and design alternatives.

6200  Traditional Japanese architecture (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Survey of traditional shrine, temple, residential, garden, and contemporary Japanese architecture. Meets with ARCH 4200.

6201  Modern Japanese Architecture (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Examination of the Modern Movement and contemporary architecture in Japan.

6203  Pre-Columbian Architecture (1.5) Recommended Prerequisite: ARCH 3210 or 3211 or 3212.
   Survey of the arts, emphasizing architecture, of major North and South American Pre-Columbian civilizations.

6205  Scandinavian Architecture (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Survey of historical and contemporary architecture and design of Scandinavia.

6210  Survey of World Architecture IG (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 6012.
   Meets with ARCH 3210.

6211  Survey of World Architecture IIG (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 3211.
   Meets with ARCH 3211.

6212  American Architecture (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program in Architecture.
   Examination of issues and currents in American architecture.

6229  Topics in Architectural History (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Topics vary; session length.

6230  Utah Architecture and Cities (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 3212 or Admission to an Architecture Graduate Program.
   The architecture of Utah from the Mormon pioneer period to the 1970s. Meets with ARCH 4230.

6231  The American West (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 3212 or Admission to an Architecture Graduate Program.
   The Americanization of the built landscape of the West following 1820.

6232  American Vernacular (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 3212 or Admission to an Architecture Graduate Program.
   The common architecture of an area during any stylistic period from colonial times to the present.

6233  Arts and Crafts Movement in Architecture (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 3212 or Admission to an Architecture Graduate Program.
   Contributions of the Arts and Crafts Movement and its influence on nineteenth and twentieth century architecture.

6234  American Beaux-Arts Movement (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 3212 or Admission to an Architecture Graduate Program.
   The rise, fall, and current reappraisal of the Beaux-Arts movement in American architecture.

6235  American Suburban Development (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 3212 or Admission to an Architecture Graduate Program.
   Evolution of the American suburb and its antecedents from the middle of the 19th century to the middle of this century, culminating with the suburban boom of post- World War II.

6239  Topics in Architectural History (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Topics vary; semester length.

6261  Contemporary Theory (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Topics vary; session length.

6262  UrbanDesign Theory (1.5)
   Critical analysis and discussion of contemporary issues in urban design theory and practice, including exploration of urban morphology, urban evolution, modern and post-modern design, and the contribution of architecture to urban form and placemaking.

6270  History of Architectural Theory (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   History of architectural thought from Vitruvius to the present. Intensive reading, writing and discussion of architectural texts with comparative and complimentary issues in literature, philosophy, psychology, aesthetics, etc.

6271  Contemporary Architectural Theory (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   In-depth reading, writing and discussion of issues in contemporary architectural theory. Investigations into contemporary architectural paradigms with a critical approach.

6272  Theory of Architectural Representation (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Intensive study of issues of Prepresentation. Readings, writing, and discussion of the visual conveyance of meaning in architecture.

6273  Theory of Architectural Technology (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Intensive reading, writing, and discussion of theories of architectural technology emphasizing a critical look at the evolution of the technologies that shape archtiecture.

6300  Selected Issues in Structures (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Issues vary with offering.

6301  Advanced Structures Based on Material (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Examination and analysis of how a particular structural material functions. Steel, wood, concrete, and masonry offered as the focus of the course on a regular, rotating basis. Attention is paid to structural design of individual elements per industry convention and the use of computer analytic tools.

6302  Advanced Structures Based on Building Typology (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Examination and analysis of a particular building typology from a structural perspective. Small scale, long span, towers, and mid-scale buildings are regularly considered on a rotating basis. Use of computer analytic tools to achieve understanding of the structural behavior of a particular typology is included.

6303  Advanced Structural Theory (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   The course focuses on higher level structural theory. It examines either an investigation of indeterminate structural systems or numeric analytic techniques as the mathematical basis of computer structural programs.

6310  Architectural Structures IG (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 6012. Co-requisite: ARCH 6010 and 6110 and 6350.

6311  Architectural Structures IIG (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 6310. Co-requisite: ARCH 6011 and 6351.

6340  Advanced Lighting Design (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   The design of a daylit space in which lighting and visual comfort levels will be fully analyzed and assessed for suitability. Development of a functioning prototype of a lighting fixture as an architectural element of a building.

6350  Environmental Controls IG (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 6012. Co-requisite: ARCH 6010 and 6110 and 6310.

6351  Environmental Controls IIG (3) Prerequisite: ARCH 6350. Co-requisite: ARCH 6011 and 6311.

6352  Advanced Technology: Sustainable Design (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Advanced exploration of how building form both affects and is affected by concurrent demands for visual/thermal comfort, environmental resource conservation, and stewardship of the built environment. Course work involves technical aspects of environmental resource consumption and analysis methods needed to predict energy consumption and comfort for the design of a new or adaptively reused building.

6353  Advanced Technology: Building Performance Analysis (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Advanced exploration and analysis of energy consumption, thermal and visual comfort, and potential energy cost avoidance retrofit measures for existing buildings. Course includes field work for data collection and the analysis of an existing commercial or institutional facility.

6370  Advanced Technology: Construction (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Advanced exploration of architectural construction systems and methodology.

6371  Intensive Materials and Construction (3) Co-requisite: ARCH 6012 and 6210.
   An intensive summer studio for graduate students in the '3+ Program.' Basic characteristics, principles of use and assembly methods of construction materials.

6410  Computers in Architecture (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Investigation of the process of solving architectural problems using computational means by an exploration of the many areas in which computing affects the conceiving and making of architecture, including image making and visualization, information systems, analysis and decision making, design theory and systematic methods.

6430  Computer Systems I (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Introduction to computer organization and operating systems. Emphasis on single computer systems, their constituent parts, and the interactions among these parts and with the external world.

6431  Computer Systems II (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Introduction to multiple computer systems including both tightly coupled and loosely coupled systems. Emphasis on networks and communicaiton among cooperating systems. Theoretical and practical network issues are discussed.

6500  Preservation Theory and Practice (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   History of historic preservation movement and theory of preservation.

6520  The National Register (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Reconnaissance and completion of intensive level surveys, including National Register nominations.

6521  Preservation Research Methodology (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Research methodology for historic preservation.

6522  Methods of Graphic Documentation (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Exploration and analysis of documenting the physical condition of an historic building. Course explores documentation methodology using field notes, photography, digital imagery, manual drafting, and computerized database tracking and monitoring systems. Course includes a community-based, service-learning project.

6535  Field Methods in Historic Architecture (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Intensive training on selected site includes architectural drawings, photographic documentation, archival research, oral history, preparation of manuscript. Travel required; stipend available for expenses.

6570  Building Condition Assessment and Preservation Technology (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Procedures for building condition assessment and restoration/rehabilitation. Analysis relative to usage needs and code requirements using photography, digital imagery, and computerized database tracking systems includes Secretary of the Interior 106 Review guidelines, historic structures report development, conservation technology, and fundamentals of traditional building methods. Includes community based, service-learning projects.

6580  Preservation Administration and Law (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Preservation law, planning, and economics.

6581  'Main Street' Revitalization (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Exploration of the issues affecting revitalizaiton of commercial business districts. Course focuses on the problems and opportunities associated with the economic impact, technological needs, governmental and municipal design review, and the social benefits of revitalization of the built enviroment.

6590  Internship in Historic Preservation (3)
   Experience with preservation agencies for students in historic preservation program.

6700  Architectural Practice and Philosophy I (1.5) Prerequisite: ARCH 6720.
   Project management

6701  Law for Architects (1.5) Prerequisite: ARCH 6720.
   Practical instruction on the law, its principals and practices as it affects architectural practice.

6702  Architectural Practice and Philosophy II (1.5) Prerequisite: ARCH 6720.
   Client services.

6720  Project Finance and Economics (1.5) Co-requisite: ARCH 6970.
   Interrelationship between economics and design that directly affects the role of architects and their services.

6770  Architectural Service Internship (3)
   Faculty directed experience providing service learning opportunities to or through the auspices of government and nonprofit organizations.

6831  Open Space Design (3) Cross listed as URBPL 6420.
   A framework for preserving and promoting cultural, ecological, developmental, agricultural and recreational assets through the design of open space plans.

6850  Topics in Human Behavior and Architecture (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Investigations emphasizing social and behaviorial science methodology in architecture. Topics vary.

6950  Independent Studies (1.5)
   Graduate directed reading, individual projects, etc., as approved through departmental approval process.

6955  Independent Studies (3)
   Graduate directed reading, individual projects, etc. as approved through departmental approval process.

6960  Special Topics (1.5) Prerequisite: Admission to an Architecture Graduate Program.
   Topics vary; session length.

6965  Special Topics (3) Prerequisite: Admission to a Graduate Program in the Graduate School of Architecture.
   Topics vary. See Class Schedule for offerings.

6970  M.Arch.Master's Project Preparation (1) Prerequisite: Department consent required.
   Topic selection, program development, site analysis, and other preparatory studies for the Master's Project.

6971  Master's Project (5 to 6) Prerequisite: ARCH 6790.
   Preparation and presentation of comprehensive, final project to fulfill degree requirements.

6975  M.S. Project Preparation (1 to 9) Prerequisite: Graduate standing required.

6985  Faculty Consultation (3)
   Continued consultation for Master's Project presentation.