ARCH 501 Environmental Control Systems (3)
Comparative analysis and evaluation of mechanical and electrical building systems in high-rise and special purpose low-rise buildings. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: ARCH 407.
ARCH 510, 511 Environmental Design Methods (3) (3)
Application of systematic, step-by-step procedures to rational and intuitive judgmental tasks. Methods for formulation, idea production, evaluation, and testing applied to planning, testing, design information systems, communication between designer and client, user participation in design, and other current topics. 511 focuses on specific problem area among topics and may be repeated up to 9 units. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ARCH 513 Natural Architectural Lighting (3)
Perception and awareness of light; natural light as generator of urban spaces and building forms. Principles of design in
lighting fundamentals and techniques. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCH 407 or consent of instructor.
ARCH 519 Theory of Architecture (3)
Comparative analysis of the major historic influences which have contributed to the development of architectural design theories. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 9 units. 1 lecture, 2 seminars. Prerequisite: ARCH 319 or graduate standing.
ARCH 531 Habitability (3)
Habitability standards and concepts significant for architectural design and practice. Behavioral analysis of habitats, facilities and urban systems. Design and development of structures and systems responsive to human needs. Habitability and environmental specifications, human factors, human engineering, behavioral sciences. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: ARCH 303, ARCH 453, or consent of instructor.
ARCH 532 Quantitative Methods in Architecture (3)
Roles of research in environmental design analysis. Approaches to research, hypothesis testing, data banks, and information systems for design. Use of research findings in various decision-making systems. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ARCH 533 Architectural Programming (3)
Information management in the design process. Techniques for gathering, analyzing, and transforming data for use as design information. Variety of approaches to pre-design planning. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: ARCH 453.
ARCH 537 Principles of Development (3)
Theory and application of the architect's role in real estate development. Topics include financing, corporate structuring, feasibilities, market studies, and proposal presentation. Emphasis on the influence of design on the success of the development process. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Architecture, or consent of instructor.
ARCH 551 Architectural Design (5)
Professional initiative and responsibility in integrating architectural design theory and practice with fields influencing the total environment. Building types considered as the coordinating factor. Total credit limited to 15 units with no more than 5 units in any one quarter. 5 laboratories. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ARCH 561 Advanced Design (3)
Continuation of ARCH 551. Advanced studies integrating architectural design theory and practice with fields influencing the shaping of the total environment. Total credit limited to 9 units. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ARCH 563 Professional Seminar (2)
Problems and topics in the field of the architectural profession. Seminar drawn upon expertise of visiting professionals in addition to topics presented by regular faculty and students. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ARCH 580 Seminar in Theory of Architecture (3)
Directed group study of selected topics in the theory of architecture for graduate students. Class Schedule will list specific topics selected. Total credit limited to 9 units. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: ARCH 453.
ARCH 598 Master's Design Project (3-6)
Completion of a master project demonstrating in-depth research ability at a graduate level. Total credit limited to 9 units. 3 or 6 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.
ARCH 599 Master's Thesis (3-6)
Completion of a thesis embodying original research in an area of environmental design. Total credit limited to 9 units. Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser.