UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010

School of Architecture and Urban Planning

ARCH Architecture

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100 Introduction to Architecture. 3 cr. U. An introductory course about architecture and architectural education. Emphasis on definition of architecture, explorations of definitions and the theoretical, pragmatic, and contextual issues that influence architecture. Lectures, readings, and examinations. Prereq: none.

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101 Introduction to Architectural Theory. 3 cr. U. A survey of architectural design theory through research analysis and criticism of works and ideas of significant architects and architectural theorists. Prereq: none.

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110 New Student Orientation. 1 cr. U. An overview of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, the architecture and urban planning professions, academic requirements, and student resources. Prereq: none.

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190 Special Topics: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U. Presentation of new material on experimental basis. Material appropriate for testing interest and ability in architecture. Specific credits and any prereqs announced in Schedule of Classes whenever course is offered. Retakeable w/topic change to 9 cr max. Prereq: none.

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210 Introduction to Building Technologies. 3 cr. U. An investigation of building technologies to develop an understanding of the systems that make up a building and influence the form, texture and character of the built environment. Prereq: soph st; Arch 100 & 101 recom.

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280 Introduction to Architectural Drawing. 2 cr. U. Fundamentals of architectural drawing skills and analytical processes using a variety of media. Prereq: none.

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281 Virtual Modeling. 2 cr. U. Introduction to modeling, rendering and other digital methods used in architectural design. Prereq: soph st & Arch 310(C). Enrollment priority given to students with the highest cumulative GPAs.

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300 Architectural History and Theory. 3 cr. U/G. Introduction to architectural history and its theoretical base. The course covers classical architecture to the present, focusing on the theories underlying architecture of a period. Prereq: jr st & acceptance to level 2 or arch studies minor; or grad st.

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301 Architectural Structures & Construction. 3 cr. U/G. The behavior of structures, structural materials and planning, and the construction of buildings. Prereq: jr st & acceptance to level 2 or arch studies minor & Arch 210; or grad st.

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302 Architecture and Human Behavior. 3 cr. U/G. Introduction to behavioral, social and cultural factors and their implications for the design and planning of the built environment. Prereq: jr st & acceptance to level 2 or arch studies minor; or grad st.

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303 Architecture and Environmental Response. 3 cr. U/G. Investigation of environmental control and life safety requirements and their implications on architectural form and design. Prereq: jr st, acceptance to Level 2 or arch studies minor & Arch 210(P); or grad st.

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310 Fundamentals of Architectural Design I. 4 cr. U. Formal concepts that order the production of architecture, using physical and virtual models, sketches, and drafted, scaled, orthographic drawings. Issues related to site, function and environment. Counts as repeat of Arch 200. Prereq: soph st; Arch 100(P) & 101(P). Enrollment priority given to students with the highest cumulative GPAs.

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320 Fundamentals of Architectural Design II. 4 cr. U. Architectural design as a synthetic discipline that considers material/spatial experience, contextual analysis, formal concepts, and social/cultural relationships. Material/graphic representation explored in models, drawings, collage and renderings. Counts as repeat of Arch 201. Prereq: Arch 310(P)

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326 Energy Design Fundamentals. 3 cr. U/G. Energy-related issues as they apply to site planning and architectural design, including thermal comfort, site climate analysis, building thermal response, and solar system design. Prereq: jr st; acceptance to Level 2 or arch studies minor & Arch 301(P); or grad st.

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330 Design Methodology. 3 cr. U/G. Survey of the different methods and techniques used to solve problems encountered in architectural design. Prereq: jr st, acceptance to Level 2 or arch studies minor & Arch 300(P); or grad st.

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331 Design Theory. 3 cr. U/G. Study of the major theoretical approaches to architectural design. Prereq: jr st; Arch 300(P).

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340 Urban Design. 3 cr. U/G. Survey of urban design, including the study of precedents, recent philosophy, design vocabulary, behavioral responses, and implementation strategies. Prereq: jr st; acceptance to Level 2 or arch studies minor & Arch 300(P); or grad st.

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380 Drawing in Architecture. 3 cr. U/G. Visual communication skills are developed in relation to basic design theory and architectural design process. Prereq: jr st & acceptance to level 2 or arch studies minor; or grad st.

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382 Computers in Architecture. 3 cr. U/G. Computer graphics lab course utilizing AUTOCAD and other programs. Prereq: jr st & acceptance to level 2 or arch studies minor; or grad st.

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383 Landscape Architecture. 3 cr. U/G. Introduction to the history of landscape architecture as well as the process of contemporary landscape architecture and its relationship to contemporary architecture. Prereq: jr st & acceptance to level 2 or arch studies minor; or grad st.

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390 Special Topics: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U. Provides a format for the development and presentation of new material. Specific credits and any additional prereqs announced in Schedule of Classes whenever course is offered. Retakeable with change in topic to max of 12 cr. Prereq: jr st; acceptance to Level 2 or arch studies minor.

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391 (effective 05/24/2010) Directed Research. 3 cr. U. Student participation in research projects under faculty supervision. Not retakeable for cr. Prereq: jr st; acceptance to Level 2 or arch studies minor & cons instr.

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391 Directed Research. 3 cr. U. Student participation in research projects under faculty supervision. Not retakeable for cr. Prereq: jr st; acceptance to Level 2 or arch studies minor.

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392 Independent Studies. 3 cr. U. Independent investigation of issues related to architecture. Not retakeable for cr. Prereq: jr st; acceptance to Level 2 or arch studies minor.

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392 (effective 05/24/2010) Independent Studies. 3 cr. U. Independent investigation of issues related to architecture. Not retakeable for cr. Prereq: jr st; acceptance to Level 2 or arch studies minor & cons instr.

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410 Architectural Design I. 6 cr. U. Design projects explore basic issues: clients' needs; site planning; masonry, wood, and steel construction; health and safety. Composition employs analysis of precedent. Prereq: jr st, acceptance to Level 2.

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420 Architectural Design II. 6 cr. U. Design projects explore complex contexts and programs. Solutions employ hybrid construction technologies, and codes for safety and accessibility; they also integrate interior and exterior spaces. Prereq: jr st; Arch 410(P).

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497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 3-12 cr. U. Studio and/or field study designed to provide relevant course work for a study abroad program in architecture. Retakeable w/chg in topic. Prereq: acceptance to Level 2 or arch studies minor & Study Abroad Program.

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501 Survey of Architectural Engineering Theories. 3 cr. U/G. Investigation of the scientific basis of architectural engineering technologies relevant to professional practice, including theories, applications and new technologies. Prereq: sr st; Arch 301(P).

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510 Survey of Structural Analysis and Design. 3 cr. U/G. Statics, strength of materials and analysis of simple structural elements and systems. Design and economics of simple building structures. Prereq: sr st & Arch 301(P); or grad st.

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516 Building Construction. 3 cr. U/G. Review and analysis of architectural construction systems in relation to building projects of various scales. Construction techniques and contract documentation are covered. Prereq: sr st; Arch 301(P) & Arch 410(P); or grad st.

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520 Environmental Systems: Illumination and Thermal Comfort. 3 cr. U/G. The impact of visual and thermal comfort requirements on the design of building enclosures, lighting systems and HVAC systems. Prereq: sr st, Arch 301(P) & 303(P); or grad st.

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521 Environmental Systems: Resources-Fluid Distribution Systems. 3 cr. U/G. Water resources supplies and treatment, distribution and disposal systems. Atmospheric and thermal comfort. Air treatment, distribution systems, and related energy systems for human comfort. Prereq: sr st & Arch 303(P); or grad st.

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522 Environmental Systems: Lighting and Acoustical Design. 3 cr. U/G. The development and application of visual/auditory comfort criteria, lighting and acoustical design, and their architectural design implications. Prereq: sr st & Arch 303(P); or grad st.

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531 Historic Concepts of Architecture. 3 cr. U/G. Examination of concepts and theories of architecture and urban design before the modern movement; includes typological, formal, technological and philosophical analysis. Prereq: sr st; Arch 300(P); or grad st.

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532 Modern Concepts of Architecture. 3 cr. U/G. Examination of concepts and theories of architecture and urban design since the modern movement; includes typological, formal, technological and philosophical analysis. Prereq: sr st & Arch 300(P); or grad st.

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533 Topics in Architectural Theory: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G. This variable content course will focus on the study of a particular architectural theory or the work of an individual architect and its theoretical base. Retakeable with change in topic to max of 6 cr. Prereq: sr st & Arch 300(P) or grad st.

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534 Field Study: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G. Theoretical developments and their historical contexts are explored in a particular setting. Focus and setting are announced in advance. Retakeable with change in topic to max of 6 cr. Prereq: jr st; Arch 300(P).

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535 Pattern Language. 3 cr. U/G. Examination of the work of Christopher Alexander and the Center of Environmental Structure seeking to develop a design theory sensitive to context, user, and form. Prereq: sr st & Arch 300(P); or grad st.

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550 Seminar in Building Types and Settings. 3 cr. U/G. Development and usage of various building types and settings based upon social, behavioral, political, and economic factors. Prereq: sr st, & Arch 300(P) or 302(P), or cons instr.

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551 American Vernacular Architecture. 3 cr. U/G. Introductory seminar on the historical development of all forms of vernacular and popular architecture. Buildings are analyzed in detail within their cultural contexts. Prereq: sr st & Arch 300(P).

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553 Vernacular Buildings and Groupings. 3 cr. U/G. Study of the patterns and characteristics of human settlements and individual structures built according to local traditions. Prereq: sr st & Arch 302(P); or grad st.

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557 Behavioral Factors in Housing Design. 3 cr. U/G. Review of behavioral, social, and cultural factors in housing design. Discussion of findings and their impact on design. Prereq: sr st & Arch 302(P) or cons instr; or grad st.

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559 Aging and the Environment. 3 cr. U/G. Seminar on aging, human services, and the built environment. Implications for policy, planning, and design. Special attention to urban planning, urban design, housing, and clinical facilities. Prereq: sr st; Arch 302 or cons instr.

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560 Introduction to Historic Preservation. 3 cr. U/G. Research, discussion and case study development to explore political, social/historical, economic and design/restoration issues of preservation and adaptive use of buildings. Prereq: sr st & Arch 300(P); or grad st.

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561 Measured Drawing for Architects. 3 cr. U/G. History and theory of measured drawings, field measuring and recording techniques, and production of drawings based on procedures of the Historic American Building Survey. Prereq: sr st & Arch 301(P); or grad st.

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562 Preservation Technology Laboratory. 3 cr. U/G. Laboratory focusing on the historic preservation of architectural detail. Students will examine historic technologies, write papers on them, and execute them in detail. Prereq: sr st & Arch 301(P); or grad st.

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580 Graphic Techniques for Architects. 3 cr. U/G. Architectural presentation techniques focusing on the application of various graphic media including color pencil, pastel, watercolor, marker, and air-brush. Enrollment priority given to new 3 1/2 year M.Arch students. Prereq: sr st & acceptance to level 2; or grad st.

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581 Law and Professional Practice for Architects. 3 cr. U/G. An introduction to architectural practice; content includes office procedures, contract management, legal constraints. Prereq: sr st & acceptance to level 2 or arch studies minor; or grad st.

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582 Advanced Computer Applications in Architecture. 3 cr. U/G. Advanced applications of computer-aided design (CAD) to architectural design and practice. Study of graphic database, database management and CAD systems programming. Prereq: sr st & acceptance to level 2 or arch studies minor; or grad st.

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584 Urban Landscape Architecture. 3 cr. U/G. Study of historic and contemporary exterior urban space, urban site planning methodology; design and detailing of exterior urban space; pedestrian and vehicular movement; use of plant materials. Prereq: sr st & acceptance to level 2 or arch studies minor; or grad st.

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585 Research Methods in Architecture. 3 cr. U/G. Review of quantitative and qualitative research procedures, instruments, and data analysis techniques for use in professional design applications and architectural research. Prereq: sr st & Arch 302(C); or grad st.

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586 Programming for Architectural Design. 3 cr. U/G. Analysis and development of architectural programs: goals, user requirements, socio-cultural determinants, design criteria, site selection and analysis, building type analysis, code analysis, and cost projections. Prereq: sr st & Arch 302(P); or grad st.

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587 Post-Occupancy Evaluation of Built Environments. 3 cr. U/G. Evaluation of built environments: technical, functional, and socio-behavioral factors; design of post-occupancy evaluation studies and instruments; and analysis of a built environment. Prereq: sr st & Arch 302(P); or grad st.

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615 Studies in Architectural Technology and Theory: (Subtitled). 6 cr. U. Intermediate design studio emphasizing technology and analytical theories and methods. Retakeable with change in topic to max of 12 cr. Prereq: sr st; Arch 420(P).

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633 Chicago Design Critic Studio. 6 cr. U. Intermediate design studio directed by an eminent Chicago architect. Specific content is announced in advance. Prereq: sr st; Arch 420(P).

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634 Distinguished Visiting Design Critic Studio. 6 cr. U. Intermediate design studio directed by an eminent Chicago architect. Specific content is announced in advance. Prereq: sr st; Arch 420(P).

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635 Studies in Architectural History and Precedent: (Subtitled). 6 cr. U. Intermediate design studio emphasizing precedent analysis, historical analysis and historical preservation theories and methods. Retakeable with change in topic to max of 12 cr. Prereq: sr st; Arch 420(P).

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636 Studies in Form and Composition: (Subtitled). 6 cr. U. Intermediate design studio emphasizing formal compositional theories and methods. Retakeable with change in topic to max of 12 cr. Prereq: sr st; Arch 420(P).

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637 (632) Competitions Studio. 6 cr. U. Intermediate design studio utilizing architectural competitions to focus on concept development, technical competence, and graphic presentation. Prereq: sr st; Arch 420(P) or cons dept chair.

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645 Studies in Urban and Community Design Theory: (Subtitled). 6 cr. U. Intermediate design studio emphasizing urban and community design theories and methods. Retakeable with change in topic to max of 12 cr. Prereq: sr st; Arch 420(P).

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675 Studies in Facility Planning and Design: (Subtitled). 6 cr. U. Intermediate design studio emphasizing facility planning and design theories and methods. Retakeable with change in topic to max of 12 cr. Prereq: sr st; Arch 420(P).

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685 Studies in Building Typology: (Subtitled). 6 cr. U. Intermediate design studio emphasizing the relationship among building use, formal pattern and institutional history. Retakeable with change in topic to max of 12 cr. Prereq: sr st; Arch 420(P).

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692 Foreign Studies Studio: (Subtitled). 6 cr. U/G. Design fieldwork in foreign setting stressing historical context, site analysis, urban design and theoretical issues. Thematic focus determined by faculty directing program. Not retakeable for cr. Prereq: jr st; Arch 410(P) or cons dept chair.