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ENV-DSN
110
The Meaning Of Architecture
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Architecture is a visual and physical expression of civilization. Significant architecture embodies the inspired use of spaces and forms in such a way as to enrich the lives of humanity. This course will introduce to the student an understanding and appreciation of architecture and our built environment through a broad examination of cultural and aesthetic paradigms. The student will be informed of the historic legacy and value of architecture; how it impacts our society today and our daily lives. This couse will employ slides, lectures, and text to familiarize the student with a select group of significant works of architecture of the western world.
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3 hrs
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ENV-DSN
201
Environmental Design Studio I
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Foundation studies introducing the principles, processes and vocabularies of environmental design. Instruction in two and three dimensional visualization of objects and spaces. Instruction in the use of instrument-aided drawing, freehand drawing and model building to represent and communicate design ideas at different scales of observation. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Offered: Fall semesters.
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4 hrs
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ENV-DSN
202
Environmental Design Studio II
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Continuation of ENV-DSN 201. Prerequisites: ENV-DSN 201 and permission of department. Offered: Winter semester.
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4 hrs
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ENV-DSN
203
Survey Of The Design Professions
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Overview of the evolution of the design professions. Comparative study of the roles of the architect, interior architect, interior designer, landscape architect and planner; their working methods, collaborative endeavors, and interaction with consultants and specialists. Description of career paths, educational alternatives, licensure, and professional organizations. One lecture per week for 8 weeks. Offered: Fall
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ENV-DSN
248
Building Science
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Instruction in the materials of building and landscape design; sources, characteristics and uses in design and construction: emphasis on evaluation and selection. Two lectures and one recitation per week. Offered: Fall semester.
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3 hrs
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ENV-DSN
250
History Of The Designed Environment I
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This course will present an overview of the developments in architectural, urban, landscape and interior design which have had an impact on the physical environment from ancient times through the medieval up to the gothic period. A central objective of the course is to gain an understanding of why these developments occurred and how the needs and aspirations of a given time were manifested in physical form. Offered: Winter
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3 hrs
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ENV-DSN
251
History Of The Designed Environment II
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This course will present an overview of the developments in architectural, urban, landscape and interior design which have had a consequential impact on the physical environment of the Western world from the Italian Renaissance (starting in the 15th century) up to the present day. Offered: Fall
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ENV-DSN
252
History Of The Designed Environment III
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The history of the designed environment from the mid-18th century to the present. Offered: Fall semester
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3 hrs
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ENV-DSN
301
Architectural Design Studio I
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Instruction in architectural design focusing on the application of elements and principles of form and space in design. Instruction in the use of techniques for visually representing design ideas. Prerequisites: ENV-DSN 202 Offered: Fall.
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5 hrs
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ENV-DSN
302
Architectural Design Studio II
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Instruction in architectural design focusing on the synthesis of basic social, functional, technical, and aesthetic factors in design. Continued instruction in techniques for visually representing ideas. Prerequisite: ENV-DSN 301 Offered: Winter semester.
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5 hrs
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ENV-DSN
348
Structural Systems In Architecture I
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Introduction to statics: force analysis and the study of forces in equilibrium; principles of statics as applied to the study of simple elemental structures; the origin, the nature and the action of loads on structural systems. Instruction in the use of statics in the preliminary stages of building design. Prerequisites: MATH 110 & PHYSICS 210. Offered: Fall semester.
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ENV-DSN
413
Environmental Systems In Architecture I
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Instruction in bioclimatic and ecological design principles as a basis for architectural and landscape design: emphasis on passive solar heating and cooling and daylighting. Offered: Winter semester.
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ENV-DSN
449
Structural Systems In Architecture II
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Instruction in strength of materials focusing on the behavior of building materials under loading: their ability to resist deformation and failure. Instruction in sizing simple structural elements. Prerequisite: ENV-DSN 348. Offered: Winter semester.
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ENV-DSN
H110
The Meaning Of Architecture
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Architecture is a visual and physical expression of civilization. Significant architecture embodies the inspired use of spaces and forms in such a way as to enrich the lives of humanity. This course will introduce to the student an understanding and appreciation of architecture and our built environment through a broad examination of cultural and aesthetic paradigms. The student will be informed of the historic legacy and value of architecture; how it impacts our society today and our daily lives. This couse will employ slides, lectures, and text to familiarize the student with a select group of significant works of architecture of the western world.
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