Intro to Building Architecture

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Overview

Subject area

AES

Catalog Number

20000

Course Title

Intro to Building Architecture

Department(s)

Description

What is building architecture and what do architects do? This course is an introduction to the art and science of designing buildings and structures. Through lectures, readings, essay assignments, and simple design exercises, students will survey foundational topics: formal composition and craft, environmental factors, architectural and urban histories, and the assembly of systems and materials into buildings.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FCE - Flexible Core - Creative Expression

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule