ARCHIVE: Spring 2003
Architectural Philosophy and History (APH)

APH 100 Introduction to Environmental Design. (3)
fall and spring
Survey of environmental design: includes historic examples and the theoretical, social, technical, and environmental forces that shape them. Cross-listed as DSC 100/PUP 100. Credit is allowed for only APH 100 or DSC 100 or PUP 100.
General Studies: HU, G, H

APH 200 Introduction to Architecture. (3)
fall and summer
Survey of issues and polemics affecting current architectural theory and practice. Lecture, discussion.
General Studies: HU, G

APH 300 World Architecture I/Western Cultures. (3)
fall
Historical and contemporary built environments of Western civilizations: Mediterranean, Europe, and the Americas as manifestations of cultural history and responses to environmental determinants. Prerequisite: nonmajor.
General Studies: HU, G, H

APH 304 American Architecture. (3)
selected semesters
Architecture in the United States from earliest colonial times to present. Prerequisite: nonmajor.
General Studies: HU

APH 305 Contemporary Architecture. (3)
selected semesters
Europe and America from the foundations of the modern movement to the present. Prerequisite: nonmajor.
General Studies: HU

APH 313 History of Architecture I. (3)
fall
Survey of the monuments, buildings, and cities of Europe and Africa from the earliest human settlements to the present day. Prerequisite: junior standing or instructor approval.
General Studies: L/HU, G

APH 314 History of Architecture II. (3)
spring
Survey of the monuments, buildings, and cities of Asia and the Americas from the earliest human settlements to the present day. Prerequisite: APH 313.
General Studies: L/HU, G

APH 394 Special Topics. (1 – 4)
selected semesters

APH 411 History of Landscape Architecture. (3)
fall
Physical record of human attitudes toward the land. Ancient through contemporary landscape planning and design. Cross-listed as PLA 310. Credit is allowed for only APH 411 or PLA 310.
General Studies: H

APH 414 History of the City. (3)
fall
The city from its ancient origins to the present day. Emphasizes European and American cities during the last five centuries. Cross-listed as PUP 412. Credit is allowed for only APH 414 or PUP 412.
General Studies: H

APH 441 Ancient Architecture. (3)
selected semesters
Architecture of the ancient Mediterranean world with selective emphasis on major historical complexes and monumental sites. Prerequisite: APH 313.
General Studies: HU

APH 442 Preservation Planning. (3)
selected semesters
Principles and practices in planning for preservation, conservation and neighborhood redevelopment. Emphasizes evaluation of historic resources. Requires off-campus field practicum. Prerequisite: instructor approval.

APH 444 Baroque Architecture. (3)
selected semesters
Selected examples of Baroque architecture and urbanism with emphasis on relationships between architecture and other arts. Prerequisite: APH 314.
General Studies: HU

APH 446 20th-Century Architecture I. (3)
fall
Architecture in Europe and America from the foundations of the modern movement to the culmination of the international style. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
General Studies: HU

APH 447 20th-Century Architecture II. (3)
spring
Developments in architecture since the international style. Prerequisite: APH 446.
General Studies: HU

APH 494 Special Topics. (1 – 4)
once a year

APH 499 Individualized Instruction. (1 – 3)
selected semesters

APH 505 Foundation Theory Seminar. (3)
fall
Foundation of conceptual architectural inquiry, stressing the reciprocal and interdependent relationship between design and theory. Lecture, seminar. Corequisite: ADE 521.

APH 509 Foundation Seminar. (3)
summer
Historical, technical, theoretical, environmental, and professional issues in architecture. Lecture, seminar, field trips. Corequisite: ADE 510.

APH 511 Energy Environment Theory. (3)
fall
Solar and other energy sources in designed and natural environments; architectural, urban, and regional implications of strategies using other renewable resources.

APH 515 Current Issues and Topics. (3)
spring
Critical examination of current architectural issues, topics, and discourse. Prerequisite with a grade of “C” or higher: APH 505. Corequisites: ADE 522; ATE 556.

APH 581 Contemporary Urban Design. (3)
spring
Explores contemporary city and urban design issues related to contemporary cities. Seminar, lecture, discussion.

APH 598 Special Topics. (1 – 4)
fall or spring

APH 681 Architectural Theory. (3)
selected semesters
Examines architectural theory. Emphasizes application of theory to practice. Seminar. Prerequisite: instructor approval.

APH 683 Critical Regionalism. (3)
spring
Critical inquiry in cultural grounding; the definition of place in architectural theory and practice. Lecture, field studies.

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Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of additional courses offered but not specifically listed, see “Omnibus Courses.”

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