Investigation of materials and assemblies in the construction of architectural designs. Lecture, field trips, hands-on demonstration projects, and case study analyses dealing with conventional and emerging construction materials and their properties, applications, fabrications and assembly. This course will emphasize the development of a theoretical foundation for the selection and utilization of materials in design. 283 Issues in Architecture. This course explores the social, cultural, professional and ethical issues which have affected, and are affecting, the built environment.
Special emphasis is given to the identification of emerging issues.
As part of the graduation requirements for the bachelor of architecture degree, each student is required to participate in one foreign study summer design institute. An approved list of foreign study programs offered by the schools of architecture in North America is located in the architecture office. 341 History of Ancient Art and Architecture. An in-depth examination of art and architecture in prehistoric cultures and early cultures, including Egyptian, Near Eastern, Greek and Roman. Same as ARTS 341.