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ANT 491 - Forensic Anthropology (4)
Theory and techniques of forensic science. Instruction in human anatomy, osteology, and dentition; tools of anthropometry, facial reconstruction. Visiting experts in field applications (autopsies, crime scene analysis, criminal profiling, mortuary practices). Analysis in paleodemography, epidemiology. Course fulfills GE Synthesis B5.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and two GE Area B sub-areas (1, 2, 3, or 4).
Component(s): 4 lecture-discussions.
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ANT 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): may be required.
Component(s): Lecture and activity or laboratory.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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ARC 102/102L - Foundation Design 2 (1/3)
An introduction to the processes of design through studio projects addressing the role of process in the development of form. The course focuses on drawing and model construction as a means to seeing and understanding.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ENV 101/101L .
Component(s): One 1-hour lecture, three 3-hour studios.
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ARC 103/103L - Foundation Design 3 (1/3)
Continuing exploration of the design process and the formal and spatial language of architecture; use of case studies.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 102/102L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): One 1-hour lecture, three 3-hour studios.
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ARC 111 - Visual Literacy and Civilization: An Architect’s View (3)
The role of visual explanation in Western European civilization. It analyzes the rules of representational conventions in the context of the rich cultural history that produced them. The course introduces several of 20th century’s schools of thought that have questioned the Western-European civilization’s trajectory of increasingly privileging vision-centric practices. ARC 111 and ARC 111A fulfills GE Sub-area C2.
Corequisite(s): ARC 111A .
Component(s): Lecture.
Grading: Graded.
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ARC 111A - Visual Literacy and Civilization: An Architect’s View Activity (1)
The role of visual explanation in the history of Western European world. Discussions on readings introduced in ARC 111 , and drawing exercises that will illustrate these readings.
Corequisite(s): ARC 111 .
Component(s): Activity.
Grading: Graded.
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ARC 151 - Foundation Digital Design Tools 1 (1)
Facilitates student access to digital design drawing and modeling, tools, skills and concepts actively used in concurrent design studio. Assignments support concurrent design studio activity with an emphasis on introductory digital design drawing.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture major.
Concurrent: Enrollment in design studio required. (HA)
Component(s): 1-hour lecture, 1-hour online instruction.
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ARC 152 - Foundation Digital Design Tools 2 (1)
Facilitates student access to digital design drawing and modeling, tools, skills and concepts actively used in concurrent design studio. Assignments support concurrent design studio activity with an emphasis on digital design drawing and modeling.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture major.
Concurrent: Enrollment in design studio required. (HA)
Component(s): 1-hour lecture, 1-hour online instruction.
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ARC 200 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies or survey of selected problems. Problems to be student-initiated under faculty guidance.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture major.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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ARC 201/201L - Second Year Design 1 (2/3)
Exploration of basic design and architectural elements. Continuing development of the process of architectural design with an emphasis on two and three dimensional communication techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 103/103L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2-hour lecture, 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 202/202L - Second Year Design 2 (2/3)
A continuation of basic design exercises focusing on simple buildings and their relationship to site and program.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 201/201L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2-hour lecture, 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 203/203L - Second Year Design 3 (2/3)
The design process continued using simple programs and the influence of context. Introduction to sustainability and environmental constraints.
Prerequisite(s): undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 202/202L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2-hour lecture, 3 three-hour laboratories.
Note(s): C grade or better required for advancement to ARC 301/301L .
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ARC 251 - Intermediate Design Tools 1 (1)
Facilitates student access to digital design drawing and modeling, tools, skills and concepts actively used in concurrent design studio. Assignments support concurrent design studio activity with an emphasis on sketching and digital modeling for design study, iteration and variation.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture major.
Concurrent: Enrollment in design studio required. (HA)
Component(s): 1-hour lecture, 1-hour online instruction.
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ARC 252 - Intermediate Design Tools 2 (1)
Facilitates student access to digital design drawing and modeling, tools, skills and concepts actively used in concurrent design studio. Assignments support concurrent design studio activity with an emphasis on Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture major.
Concurrent: Enrollment in design studio required. (HA)
Component(s): 1-hour lecture, 1-hour online instruction.
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ARC 253 - Intermediate Design Tools 3 (1)
Facilitates student access to digital design drawing and modeling, tools, skills and concepts actively used in concurrent design studio. Assignments support concurrent design studio activity with an emphasis on design illustration and representation with Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture major.
Concurrent: Enrollment in design studio required. (HA)
Component(s): 1-hour lecture, 1-hour online instruction.
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ARC 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Study of a selected topic, the subject matter and title to be initiated by the faculty in advance.
Prerequisite(s): undergraduate standing in architecture major.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
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ARC 301/301L - Third Year Design 1 (2/3)
The design process as it relates to building materials and construction. The interaction of aesthetic, technological, and economic determinants.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture major; ARC 203/203L with a C grade or better; ARC 341/341A , ARC 363/363A , PHY 121 /PHY 121L and MAT 106 or MAT 114 , MAT 115 , MAT 116 .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2-hour lecture, 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 302/302L - Third Year Design 2 (2/3)
Interaction of construction technology, human behavior and site development in the design of multi-family housing in specific context.
Prerequisite(s): undergraduate standing in architecture major and ARC 301/301L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2-hour lecture, 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 303/303L - Third Year Design 3 (2/3)
Integration of construction technology, human behavior and site development in the design of institutional buildings; building codes.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 302/302L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lectures, 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 321/321A - Structures 1 (3/1)
Theories of structural design and the relationship of structure to form, function, and economics. Analysis of structural systems, including the determination of forces and stresses.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate in architecture, MAT 106 or MAT 114 , MAT 115 , MAT 116 , and PHY 121 /PHY 121L , and a grade of C or better in ARC 203/203L (lecture component), or graduate standing in architecture.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour discussion.
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ARC 322/322A - Structures 2 (3/1)
Theories of structural designs and the relationship of structure to form, function and economics. Analysis of structure systems including the determination of forces, stresses and deflections. The design of wood and steel structures as a medium for introducing basic concepts of building and construction systems and materials.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture or graduate standing in architecture, and ARC 321/321A .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour discussion.
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ARC 323/323A - Structures 3 (3/1)
Theories of structural design and the relationship of structure to form, function, and economics. Analysis of structural systems, including the determination of forces, stresses, and deflections. The design of concrete and masonry structures as a medium for introducing basic concepts of building and construction systems and materials.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture or graduate standing in architecture, and ARC 322/322A .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour discussion.
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ARC 331/331A - Environmental Controls 1 (3/1)
Principles of sustainability, evaluation and control of environmental systems.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, ARC 203/203L , and MAT 106 , or graduate standing in architecture.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour lecture discussion.
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ARC 332/332A - Environmental Controls 2 (3/1)
Integration, conservation and control of environmental systems.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture or graduate standing in architecture, and ARC 331/331A .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour discussion.
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ARC 333 - Energy Conservation (4)
Integration and management of environmental systems in design to minimize energy and costs.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 332/332A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 341/341A - Building Construction 1 (3/1)
An overview of construction, building components, and systems investigated through case studies.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 202/202L , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 3 lectures and a one-hour seminar.
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ARC 342/342A - Building Construction 2 (3/1)
Techniques of construction, building components, and systems investigated through case studies and taught as an integral part of ARC 303/303L, Third Year Design 3 . Selected building materials will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture or graduate standing in architecture, and ARC 341/341A .
Component(s): 3 lectures, and one-hour seminar.
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ARC 361/361A - Ancient and Medieval Architecture (3/1)
A survey of world architecture including ancient Greece and Rome, the early Christian and Byzantine eras, and the Romanesque and Gothic periods.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ENG 103 or ENG 104 or ENG 107 or ENG 109 or ENG 110 or ENG 130 or COM 204 , or graduate standing in architecture.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour discussion.
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ARC 362/362A - Renaissance and Baroque Architecture (3/1)
The theory and design of architecture and city planning from 1400 to 1750 with an emphasis on Italy, France, and England.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 361/361A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour discussion.
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ARC 363/363A - Modern Architecture Since 1750 (3/1)
A survey of modern architecture from the late eighteenth century to the late twentieth century including stylistic revivals, technological changes, and achievements of major architects.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 362/362A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour discussion.
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ARC 366 - Asian Architecture (4)
Examination of selected topics in the history of Asian architecture from ancient times to the present.
Prerequisite(s): ARC 363/363A .
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Problems to be initiated by student with guidance from faculty.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture and ARC 303/303L .
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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ARC 401/401L - Fourth Year Design 1 (2/3)
Topics in Advanced Architectural Design. See Department Office for list of topics offered.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, ARC 303/303L , ARC 322/322A , ARC 332/332A , ARC 342/342A .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 one-hour lectures, 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 402/402L - Fourth Year Design 2 (2/3)
Topics in Advanced Architectural Design. See Department Office for list of topics offered.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 401/401L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 one-hour lectures, 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 403/403L - Fourth Year Design 3 (2/3)
An exploration of urban design issues including research and analysis of the topics associated with mixed use projects.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 402/402L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2-hour lecture, 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 405/405L - Fifth Year Design 1 (2/3)
Topics in Advanced Architectural Design. See Department Office for list of topics offered.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate or graduate standing in architecture, and ARC 403/403L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lectures, 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 406/406L - Senior Project Research and Programming (2/3)
Identification, design research, programming and site development for bachelor’s degree project.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate or graduate standing in architecture, ARC 405/405L , ARC 323/323A , ARC 332/332A , and ARC 342/342A .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lectures, 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 407/407L - Senior Project Design (2/3)
Preparation of an architectural project design proposal for the bachelor’s degree project.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate or graduate standing in architecture, and ARC 405/405L.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lectures, 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 411 - Architecture of Ancient Greece (4)
Study of ancient Greek city planning and architecture through on-site instruction Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus and Corinth. The course is part of the Architecture in Greece study abroad program.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Architecture Greece study abroad program, undergraduate standing in architecture and completion of third year or graduate standing in architecture. Exceptions will be granted by the Chair or Architecture to students who have completed second year who have exhibited initiative and have higher GPA in their Architectural Design and History of Architecture.
Component(s): Lectures, discussions and on-site guided visits.
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ARC 412 - Buildings and Urban Spaces of Paris (4)
Introduction to the developments of Paris’ urban environment, a city with a long history dating to Roman times. The city plan’s evolution is a of particular interest after the industrial revolution and particularly on the “adjustments” of the city plan during the 19th century, in response to the socio-economic and political changes that occurred. Students learn about Paris’ distinct cityscape, and the variety of designs of public open spaces and parks/gardens, and to the numerous examples of significant architecture designed by French and other international architects.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Architecture Greece study abroad program, undergraduate completion of third year or graduate standing in architecture. Exceptions will be granted by the Chair of Architecture to students who have completed second year who have exhibited initiative and have higher GPA in their Architectural Design and History or Architecture classes.
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ARC 413 - Urban Practices in China Today (4)
Interdisciplinary lecture surveying current urban practices in China with an emphasis on the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning from the late 20th century to the present. Course is taught in China through ENV China study abroad program.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture and enrollment in ENV China study abroad program.
Component(s): Lectures, discussions, and on-site guided visits.
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ARC 414 - China’s Cities and Gardens (4)
Interdisciplinary lecture surveying Chinese cities and gardens from the 11th century’s Song Dynasty to the present. Course is taught in China through ENV China study abroad program.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture and enrollment in ENV China study abroad program.
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ARC 419 - Urbanism and Film (4)
Survey and in-depth case studies of how Los Angeles has been portrayed in film, and how this portrayal has affected how we view the city’s neighborhoods, people and landscapes. Class discussions are centered on urban issues related to Los Angeles’ growth, infrastructure, transportation, demography, and history, and how these relate to issues of race, class, violence, youth, fame, and fortune.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing in Architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 424/424A - Seismic Design in Architecture (3/1)
A study of the fundamental characteristics of lateral loads in architecture. A survey of building codes, case studies of building performance and calculations relative to lateral load design.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 323/323A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 3 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour discussion.
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ARC 425 - Advanced Structures (4)
Topics of importance conducted in seminar addressing particular issues, such as seismic design, tensile structures and case studies in structural performance.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 323/323A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 426 - Advanced Structures (4)
The structural analysis of a building. The calculation of vertical and horizontal loads on a wood frame or steel structure, and the design and selection of the structural elements and connectors.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 323/323A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 428 - Robotic Architectural Environments (3)
Historical and theoretical overview of interactive and robotic architectural environments. Analytical and conceptual thinking skills are developed through physical modeling and robotic prototyping.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate 4th or 5th year standing in Architecture major. Graduate standing in Architecture major.
Component(s): 2 one-hour and 20 minutes lectures
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ARC 431 - Sustainable Technology (4)
Integration and management of buildings systems to minimize environmental impact. Sustainable materials, green building design criteria, passive heating and cooling systems, active solar systems, sustainable building and energy technologies, green building rating systems. Seminar-discussion course with emphasis on student research in selected topics.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 332/332A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 432 - Solar Design Applications in Architecture (4)
Advanced study of building with respect to solar design. The study of passive and active solar design, building orientation, materials and site-planning. A review of historical applications of solar design. The study of solar design as an alternate energy source.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 332/332A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 434 - Tools for Sustainability (4)
Environmental assessment tools for sustainable design. Computational tools for the early stages of design to evaluate and estimate building performance.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture and ARC 332/332A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 450 - Advanced Digital Design Tools 1 (2)
Facilitates student access to digital design drawing and modeling, tools, skills and concepts actively used in concurrent design studio. Assignments support concurrent design studio activity with an emphasis on advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture and ARC 303/303L , or graduate standing in architecture.
Concurrent: Enrollment in design studio required. (HA)
Component(s): 1 two-hour lecture, two-hours online instruction.
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ARC 451 - Advanced Digital Design Tools 2 (2)
Facilitates student access to digital design drawing and modeling, tools, skills and concepts actively used in concurrent design studio. Assignments support concurrent design studio activity with an emphasis on advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) and design suites.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture.
Concurrent: Enrollment in design studio required. (HA)
Component(s): 1 two-hour lecture, two-hours online instruction.
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ARC 452 - Advanced Digital Design Media (4)
Advanced study in the use of computers in the architectural design process emphasizing advanced modeling and imaging skills through the use of digital media.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing in Architecture major. Students entering the program with advanced digital skills may be allowed to waive the course with Coordinator approval.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 453 - Digitally Enhanced Construction and Fabrication (4)
Survey and in-depth case studies of how to manufacture, produce and build non-standard current architecture projects. Class discussions are centered around issues related to traditional versus contemporary building and documentation methods. Emphasis on advanced CAD/BIM modeling and direct output to manufacturers.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing in Architecture major. Students entering the program with advanced digital skills may be allowed to waive the course with Coordinator approval.
Component(s): 4 units lecture/discussion.
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ARC 454 - Interactive Media for Architects (4)
A theoretical and practical step by step review of the conceptual and technical skills utilized in the design of digital interactive media as applied in the practice of architecture.
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in Architecture, or Graduate standing in Architecture or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 456 - Animation and Simulation Methods for Architects (4)
A theoretical and practical step-by-step introduction to animation and simulation tools and methods, as utilized in the design of architecture and human environments.
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in Architecture, or Graduate standing in Architecture, or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 460 - Architecture and Historic Preservation (4)
Survey of the relationship between new design and the preservation of historic buildings, structures and landscapes, from antiquity to the present. Among the issues to be discussed are the theories and practices associated with the historic preservation movement, the impact that historical values, aesthetics, culture, politics, and economic factors have in the preservation process.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 461 - Indigenous Architecture (4)
Survey and in-depth case studies of architectural forms produced by non literate and traditional societies around the world, and by ordinary people in developing countries and irregular and periurban settings. Emphasis given to social, cultural and cosmological factors contributing to the variety of built forms, responses of form to climate and natural conditions, materials and methods of construction, and aesthetic expression.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing in Architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 463 - Architecture and Urbanism (4)
Examination of theories which form the basis for the design of buildings in the modern urban and suburban settings.
Prerequisite(s): ARC 363/363A , ARC 464/464A .
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 464/464A - American Architecture (3/1)
English, Spanish, and French Colonial American architecture and city planning of the new republic. Nineteenth-century technical innovation and historicism, and the formulation of a modern architectural theory and practice.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 363/363A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour discussion.
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ARC 465 - Contemporary Architecture (4)
A study of the development of post-Bauhaus architecture in England, France, United States, Japan and South America.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 363/363A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 467 - California Architecture (4)
California examined from the vantage of its architectural elements, its houses, workplaces, civic spaces, and roads, and their history. The influences, events, values, technologies, and processes which interact in the making of architecture and which result in human patterns upon the landscape of California will be surveyed. Field trips.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 363/363A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 468 - Latin American Architecture (4)
A survey of architecture and urbanism in Latin America from the Pre-Columbian era to the present. Identification of design issues is addressed through case studies and design exercises.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 363/363A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 469 - Topics in Southern California Architecture (4)
Focus on the career of one or more architects with significant works in Southern California; or on a particular period, place, or other special topic in Southern California architecture history. Lectures, readings and discussions address issues of theory, practice, and historical and cultural context.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or graduate student in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 471/471A - Architectural Practice (3/1)
The administrative, legal, ethical aspects of the architectural profession and the relationship between the profession and the construction industry.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 203/203L , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 3 hours lecture and a one-hour discussion.
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ARC 472/472A - Building Integration (3/1)
Practical design and calculation analysis of individual studio designs to help the student in implementing structures, materials and construction, environmental control systems and sustainability into their studio design projects.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, ARC 322/322A , and ARC 332/332A ; or graduate standing in architecture.
Corequisite(s): ARC 303/303L .
Component(s): 3 hours lecture and a one-hour discussion.
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ARC 473 - The Architect and the Development Process (4)
The potential roles of the architect in the development process discussed. Issues include goals, appraisal of needs, economics, and market analysis feasibility studies, appraisal procedures, cash flow methods, financing options, decisions, design and delivery processes, involvement at levels of design decisions and project administration.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 471/471A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 476 - Business Development in Architecture (4)
The study of the relationship between the architect, employee, client, and contractor; including a study of new business development strategies, winning a commission, marketing, and client communications.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 471/471A , or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 481 - Behavioral Factors in Architecture (4)
Relationship of the concepts of psychology, social anthropology and sociology to the design of the built environment. The effects of architecture on its users. The relationship of social patterns and cultural mores to urban patterns.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or graduate student in architecture.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture.
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ARC 482 - Behavioral Factors in Architecture (4)
A course designed to study methods of programming and project evaluation in the development of architectural design work.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or graduate student in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lectures.
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ARC 483 - Behavioral Factors in Architecture (4)
A course designed to study in a seminar format case studies of the application of behavioral factors in the design process.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or graduate student in architecture.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture.
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ARC 484 - Architecture and Society: A Community-Based Design Seminar (4)
A Community-Based Design Seminar.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in Architecture and ARC 203/203L , or Graduate standing in Architecture.
Component(s): 4 units lecture/discussion.
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ARC 485 - Design Issues in Housing (4)
Current behavioral, social and cultural issues in housing design as they relate to domestic organization, life cycle, class and ethnicity. Considerations of function and meaning in form-making, design adaptations in light of change, and evaluation procedures.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/problem-solving.
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ARC 486 - Institutional Environments (4)
Design research on the history and theory of total institutions including hospitals, hospices, mental institutions, prisons and other totalizing environments such as space stations. Design and programming issues such as safety and security, surveillance, home-like qualities, privacy and community, and relation to exterior spaces.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.
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ARC 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Study of a selected topic, the subject matter and title to be initiated by the faculty in advance.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture and ARC 203/203L or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
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ARC 501/501L - Introduction to Architectural Design (3/3)
Introduction to the fundamental elements of architectural design explored in the abstract. The principles and techniques equip the student for an exploration of real human problems. Emphasis on basic design, graphic communication skills and model-making. For Master of Architecture students only.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in architecture.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 502/502L - Introduction to Architectural Design (3/3)
A study of general aspects of ecological, human, aesthetic and technological factors as architectural design determinants.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in architecture, and ARC 501/501L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 503/503L - Intermediate Architectural Design (3/3)
Procedures and methods related to architectural design application. Emphasis on program development and sustainability, including design detailing.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in architecture, and ARC 502/502L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 504/504L - Architectural Design (3/3)
An investigation of materials as well as methods of structure and construction as they become the determinants of design theory.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in architecture, ARC 503/503L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 505/505L - Architectural Design (3/3)
The design of complex buildings with an emphasis on the inclusion of structural, mechanical, environmental and energy-conserving systems.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in architecture, and ARC 504/504L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 506/506L - Architectural Design (3/3)
Design of complexes of buildings, with an emphasis on conceptual issues and issues of context.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in architecture, and ARC 505/505L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 3 three-hour laboratories.
Repeatable: (May be repeated once as an addition to the course of study).
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ARC 551 - Foundation Digital Design Tools (2)
Analytical and conceptual thinking skills, and graphic and form communication skills, through the use of electronic media. State-of-the-art, raster and vector based digital schematic design tools as a foundation for information based digital design tool suites.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in Architecture major.
Concurrent: Enrollment in design studio required. (HA)
Component(s): 1 two-hour lecture, two-hours online instruction.
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ARC 552 - Integrating Digital Modeling Tools (2)
Development of design modeling skills and techniques, with information based digital modeling. Continuation of ARC 551 design modeling methods and techniques; introduction to moving information between multiple BIM/CAD software environments.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in Architecture major; ARC 551
Concurrent: Enrollment in design studio required. (HA)
Component(s): 1 two-hour lecture, two-hours online instruction.
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ARC 553 - BIM Design Tools (2)
CAD/BIM modeling skills and techniques, and modeling database utility. BIM methods and techniques as a continuation of ARC 552 ; introduction to developing and maintaining front-end digital design tool methods.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in Architecture major; ARC 552 .
Concurrent: Enrollment in design studio required. (HA)
Component(s): 1 two-hour lecture, two-hours online instruction.
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ARC 567 - Topics in Design History (4)
Non-chronological investigations of the elements, typologies, methods and context of architecture; comparisons of historic and contemporary designs.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate student in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour lecture discussions.
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ARC 591 - Directed Study (2-4)
Directed study on a subject of interest to the student and important to the understanding of architecture.
Prerequisite(s): prior approval of the proposal by the Graduate Studies Committee. Graduate student in architecture.
Repeatable: This course may be repeated once for credit.
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ARC 592 - Directed Study (2-8)
Directed study on a subject of interest to the student and important to the understanding of architecture.
Prerequisite(s): prior approval of the proposal by the Graduate Studies Committee. Graduate student in architecture.
Repeatable: This course may be repeated once for credit.
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ARC 601/601L - Advanced Architectural Design (3/3)
Advanced study of interaction of design methods, user needs, and site constraints explored in design projects.
Prerequisite(s): graduate student in architecture.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 602/602L - Advanced Architectural Design (3/3)
An exploration of urban design issues, including research and analysis of the topics associated with mixed use projects.
Prerequisite(s): graduate student in architecture, and ARC 601/601L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 3 three-hour laboratories.
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ARC 652 - Social Responsibility in Architecture (4)
Examination of the social context of buildings and architecture, beyond the limited functional and economic needs of clients; the implicit responsibility of buildings and architects to broaden environmental issues, as well as social needs.
Prerequisite(s): graduate student in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour seminars.
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ARC 653 - Theory and Literature of Architecture (4)
Explorations into the polemics, methodologies, and ideals of architecture through a review of its literature; emphasis on texts significant to contemporary practice.
Prerequisite(s): graduate student in architecture.
Component(s): 2 two-hour seminars.
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ARC 691 - Project/Thesis Research (4)
Identification, supporting research, and development of master’s project/thesis proposal.
Prerequisite(s): graduate student in architecture.
Component(s): 1 four-hour seminar.
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ARC 694 - Thesis/Project Programming (4)
Research and programming in support of faculty-approved student’s master’s project/thesis.
Prerequisite(s): graduate student in architecture.
Component(s): 1 four-hour seminar.
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ARC 695 - Master’s Degree Project (8)
Independent and complete design project derived from the work developed in ARC 691 and ARC 694 ; design development and presentation.
Prerequisite(s): graduate student in architecture, and ARC 694 .
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ARC 696 - Master’s Degree Thesis (8)
Independent written thesis project derived from the work of ARC 691 and ARC 694 culminating in a formal presentation and defense.
Prerequisite(s): graduate student in architecture, and ARC 694 .
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ARC 699 - Master’s Degree Continuation (0)
Enrollment in this course allows candidates that have enrolled in the maximum number of thesis or project units to maintain resident status in order to receive university services. Approval of department graduate program coordinator is required to register for this class. Advancement to candidacy is required.
Prerequisite(s): graduate student in architecture.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
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Art Courses in Graphic Design are open only to declared graphic design or art history majors. Courses should be taken sequentially whenever possible.
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ART 130A - Foundations of Ceramics (3)
Exploration of fundamentals of ceramic materials utilizing slab, coil, and mold-making. Emphasis on developing creative ability.
Component(s): 6 hours activity.
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ART 140A - Foundations of Drawing I (3)
Analysis and practice of drawing. Problems involving development of perception. Emphasis on concepts and methods.
Component(s): 6 hours activity.
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ART 141A - Foundations of Drawing II (3)
Study of drawing with emphasis on depictive concepts, materials, tools and techniques.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ART 140A .
Component(s): 6 hours activity.
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ART 150A - Foundations of Two-Dimensional Design (3)
Development of appreciative and creative skills. Variety of materials used, with an emphasis on two-dimensional design concepts.
Component(s): 6 hours activity.
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