Design, analysis and coordination of building systems to meet basic human needs and social expectations of the built environment. Considers ecology when addressing the thermal environment, water, sanitation, concentrated energy, circulation, life- safety, and communication.
Students are introduced to concepts of computer visualization as applied to the study of architecture. Students will utilize modeling, rendering, and animation software to create three-dimensional representations of selected projects. Lecture: two hours; laboratory: two hours per week.
An independent study of architecture history and/or theory, wherein a student will research a specific topic agreed upon with a designated faculty member of the college. Laboratory, six hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours.
One of a series of graduate seminars devoted to investigations and analyses of pre-twentieth century architecture. Subtitle required. May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours under different sub- titles.
One of a series of graduate seminars devoted to investigations and analyses of contemporary architecture. Subtitle required. May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours under different sub- titles.
An exploration of structural concepts for the materials of steel and wood, including considerations of load and resistance as factors in architectural design.
Current and historic design methods of buildings and their components using wood, wood products, bricks, and concrete blocks.
An exploration of professional and ethical responsibilities of the architect as they pertain to the procedural matters of practice and management.
Lectures and discussions on the various art professions as they affect the student, the professional artist, the art historian, the art educator, and the community. May be repeated to a maximum of eight hours.
Introduction to the biological principles of animal sciences with emphasis on anatomy, nutrition, reproduction, and breeding and genetics of livestock, poultry, and horses.
