May 17, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • ARCH 350 - History of the Designed Environment III

    Credits: 3

    The history of the designed environment from the mid-18th century through present.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ENVD 251 or permission of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Aesthetic Interpretation
    Historical Perspectives


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  • ARCH 373 - Digital Architecture II

    Credits: 1

    This course will introduce students to methods for digital 3-dimensional visualization, including rendering, animation, compositing and analysis.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Second year standing or higher, or permission of the instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • ARCH 374 - Digital Architecture III

    Credits: 1

    This course will introduce students to parametric and associative modeling methods for conceptual development, the design and representation of building assemblies and systems, and architectural documentation.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 274, ARCH 373, or permission of the instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Aesthetic Interpretation


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  • ARCH 401 - Accelerated Architectural Design Studio I

    Credits: 5

    An introduction to the principles, processes and vocabularies of architectural design; basic architectural concerns (space/light/form and human factors); and techniques for visually representing design ideas (sketching/diagramming/instrument-aided drawings and model making).

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Admission to the post-baccalaureate track of the Master of Architecture Program.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • ARCH 402 - Accelerated Architectural Design Studio II

    Credits: 5

    Further development of the ideas skills and methodologies introduced in ARCH 401, and introduction to wider array of architectural concerns including social, functional, technical, contextual, and professional issues. The course will prepare students to enter the third-year architectural design studios.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 401, and no grade lower than a C in an architectural design studio course.


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  • ARCH 403 - Architectural Design Studio III

    Credits: 5

    Relation of structures to their environment; client and community restraint; development of building programs; synthesis of functional, technical, and aesthetic considerations in the design of structures for human use.

    Note
    Twelve hours studio a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 304 or ARCH 402, and no grade lower than a C in an architectural design studio course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • ARCH 404 - Architectural Design Studio IV

    Credits: 5

    Relation of structures to their environment; client and community restraint; development of building programs; synthesis of functional, technical, and aesthetic considerations in the design of structures for human use.

    Note
    Twelve hours studio a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 403 and no grade lower than a C in an architectural design studio course.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • ARCH 413 - Environmental Systems in Architecture I

    Credits: 4

    Instruction in environmental and building control systems of architecture, including bioclimatic and ecological design principles. Emphasis on integrated system design approach, with a focus on passive and natural strategies. Contemporary and developing approaches are explored.

    Note
    Three hours lecture and one hour recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 248 or IARC 248 and enrollment in a professional program in the college.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • ARCH 433 - Building Construction Systems in Architecture I

    Credits: 3

    A lecture course that develops an understanding of how materials and systems assembly reinforce and extend the intentions of the designer as well as an understanding of the strategies and techniques for integration and coordination of the building components.  For ARCH and IAPD students.

    Note
    Three hours lecture per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 248 and admission to a professional program in the college.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • ARCH 434 - Building Construction Systems in Architecture II

    Credits: 3

    This course develops a more sophisticated level of understanding of how materials and systems assembly reinforce and extend the intentions of the designer. Students will develop their ability to both analyze and employ building construction techniques and assemblies as a design generator in preparation for Architectural Design Studio V.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 433.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • ARCH 448 - Structural Systems in Architecture II

    Credits: 4

    Instruction in the quantitative analysis of structural systems and the forces they resist, proceeding from the design loads associated with building through the reactions of particular structural elements.  Overview of material strengths, and other properties of specific structural systems.  Instruction in structural system sizing, by hand calculation and computer analysis.

    Note
    Three hours of lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
    This course replaces ARCH 452 and ARCH 453.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 347 and admission to a professional program in the college.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • ARCH 449 - Structural Systems in Architecture II

    Credits: 3

    Instruction in strength of materials focusing on the behavior of building materials under loading; their ability to resist deformation and failure. Instruction in sizing simple structural elements.  For ARCH and IAPD students.

    Note
    Three hours lecture, two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 348.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • ARCH 452 - Structural Systems in Architecture III

    Credits: 3

    Instruction in the design of building structures as whole systems. Instruction in the principles of structural subsystem design; emphasis on the overall structural behavior and subsystems integrity required to achieve a variety of building forms.  Instruction in strategies for the use of approximation in the manipulation of key quantitative properties of whole systems and major subsystems in building design.

    Note
    Three hours lecture, two hours workshop/test each week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 449.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • ARCH 453 - Structural Systems in Architecture IV

    Credits: 3

    Instruction in the design of building structures as whole systems; overall-to-specific systems behavior and manipulative design of major subsystems. Emphasis on the design of subsystems and subsystem components as they are affected by structural material. Instruction in specialized issues associated with the analysis and design of high rise and long-span building structure, including foundation, constructive, and economic factors which affect building design.

    Note
    Three hours lecture, two hours workshop/test each week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 452.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • ARCH 475 - Problems in Architectural Presentation

    Credits: 1-18

    Study of various methods of graphically representing architectural problems to develop professional office techniques.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Second-year standing and approval of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • ARCH 503 - Internship Planning Seminar

    Credits: 1

    Exploration and preparation for an architecture internship in the field of architecture.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ENGL 200 and 4th Year Standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • ARCH 505 - Architectural Internship, Part A

    Credits: 9

    Off-campus work study program with an approved professional, building industry, government, or non-profit agency sponsor.

    Note
    Must be enrolled concurrently with ARCH 506, and each course must be successfully completed before credit is awarded in either.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 503, ARCH 605, approval of the internship coordinator, and no grade lower than a C in an architectural design studio course.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • ARCH 506 - Architectural Internship, Part B

    Credits: 3

    Preparation of internship journals and employer profiles, during the approved off-campus work-study program in ARCH 505.

    Note
    Must be enrolled concurrently with ARCH 505, and each course must be successfully completed before credit is awarded in either.

    This course is letter-graded only.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 503, ARCH 605 and no grade lower than a C in an architectural design studio course.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Aesthetic Interpretation


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  • ARCH 507 - Architectural Internship, Part C

    Credits: 2

    A continuation of the approved off-campus internship of ARCH 505 and ARCH 506. Preparation of internship journals, employer profiles, and a final internship analysis paper based on the entire 30-week internship experience.

    Note
    This course must be completed in order for internship to count as an equivalent of ARCH 606.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 505 and ARCH 506.

    Typically Offered
    Summer

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • ARCH 514 - Environmental Systems in Architecture II

    Credits: 3

    Instruction in criteria for selection and application of natural and mechanical environmental control systems in architecture. Focus on the integration of thermal, illumination, sanitary, movement, and acoustical systems within the building and the natural environment. Contemporary and developing approaches are explored.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 248 or IARC 248 and enrollment in a professional program in the college.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • ARCH 515 - Environmental Systems in Architecture III

    Credits: 3

    Criteria for selection and application of natural and mechanical environmental control systems in architecture. Focus on the integration of thermal, illumination, sanitary, movement, and acoustical systems with the building fabric and the natural environment. Contemporary and developing approaches are explored.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 413.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • ARCH 565 - Problems in Architectural Design

    Credits: 1-18

    Study of specific design problems under the direct supervision of a member of the architecture faculty.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Summer


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  • ARCH 605 - Architectural Design Studio V

    Credits: 5

    Design and development of an architectural project beyond schematic design.

    Note
    Twelve hours studio a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 404, ARCH 434, ARCH 448, ARCH 514, LAR 500 and no grade lower than a C in an architectural design studio course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • ARCH 606 - Architectural Design Studio VI

    Credits: 5

    Design and development of architectural projects on topics proposed by faculty. On or off-campus studio. Department and College approval required for off-campus studios, whether in a domestic or international studies program or university.

    Note
    Twelve hours studio a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 404, ARCH 434, ARCH 448, ARCH 514, LAR 500, and no grade lower than a C in an architectural design studio course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • ARCH 650 - Architectural Programming

    Credits: 3

    An introductory course surveying the basic philosophies and methodologies for architectural programming; emphasis on the comparative evaluation of different strategies and their integration within the process of design.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of the instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Social Sciences


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  • ARCH 654 - Study Abroad Orientation

    Credits: 0-18

    Preparation for participation in study abroad with a focus on specific information pertaining to the design professions and the analysis of the built and natural environment.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 700 - Topics in History of the Designed Environment

    Credits: 3

    Seminar on topics involving specific periods or subjects in the history of the built environment.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated with credit for different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 350 or MS ARCH standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 703 - Environmental Aesthetics

    Credits: 3

    Problems involving aesthetics in areas related to student’s major field.

    Note
    Three hours a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 704 - Topics in Environment and Behavior

    Credits: 3

    Seminar on topics in human behavior as it relates to physical environments.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 304 or IAPD 320 or LAR 320 or M. ARCH standing or junior standing if outside CAPD.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 705 - Project Programming

    Credits: 2

    The development of a program for ARCH 707, Architectural Design VIII, under direction of a faculty member.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 606, or ARCH 505/ARCH 506, and approval of the faculty committee.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 706 - Architectural Design Studio VII

    Credits: 5

    Integration of the physiological, psychological, and sociological parameters in the design of environments. Analysis, programming, and planning problems, increased complexity of function and space definition systems. Relating environmental technology to total design.

    Note
    Twelve hours studio a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Either ARCH 507 or ARCH 606; ARCH 434, ARCH 448, ARCH 515, and no grade lower than a C in any architectural design studio course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 707 - Architectural Design Studio VIII

    Credits: 5

    Development of the student’s project programmed in ARCH 705, under the direction of a faculty committee. Project must demonstrate a high level of achievement in systematic and comprehensive thinking, application of resources, and communication of total process.

    Note
    Twelve hours studio a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 705, ARCH 706, and no grade lower than a C in an architectural design studio course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 711 - Topics in Architectural Design Methods

    Credits: 3

    Intensive review of selected design methodologies, including systematic and computer-based approaches to problem definition and project design; emphasis upon the comparative evaluation of problem-solving strategies within the architectural design process.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 403 or IAPD 435 or LAR 320 or MS ARCH standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 715 - Topics in Architecture Seminar

    Credits: 3

    Seminar on topics in architecture with readings, class discussion, student presentations, research papers or projects.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 403 or permission of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 716 - Topics in Environmental Systems in Architecture

    Credits: 3

    A concentrated study of a particular subject related to the environmental systems of the built environment.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 413 or MS ARCH standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 720 - Environment and Behavior

    Credits: 3

    Investigates the relationship between human behavior and design of the physical environment. Includes identification of psychological, social, cultural concepts which influence and are influenced by the built environment. Emphasizes applying this knowledge in design.

    Note
    Three hour seminar per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 325 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 725 - Architecture Research Methods

    Credits: 3

    An introductory course surveying the basic philosophies and methodologies of science and research as they apply to the field of architecture.

    Note
    Special emphasis will be placed on those methods appropriate for investigating human response to the built environment.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 735 - Topics in Building Construction Systems in Architecture

    Credits: 1-4

    Advanced study of the relationship of conceptual and/or technological factors of building construction to architecture.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 434 or MS ARCH standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 750 - Writing Intensive Architecture Seminar

    Credits: 3

    A writing intensive seminar shall be an Architecture Seminar where over half of the course grade is based on written assignments (including papers, assignments, quizzes and exams).

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ENGL 200 and ARCH 403.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 752 - Topics in Structural Systems in Architecture

    Credits: 3

    Study of the relationship of conceptual and/or technological factors of structure to architectural design.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 448 or MS ARCH standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 753 - Professional Practice

    Credits: 3

    Studies of conventional and newly developing methods of professional design practice. Instruction in the relationships of architects, landscape architects, interior architects and other professions to users, clients, construction industry, society, government, and one another.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and one hour recitation.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 433.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • ARCH 765 - Advanced Problems in Architecture

    Credits: 1-18

    Study of specific architectural problems under the direct supervision of a member of the architecture faculty.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • ARCH 790 - Practicum

    Credits: 1-18

    Practical application of studies related to a student’s area focus.

    Note
    For Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Architecture students. May be taken with departmental permission only.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • ARCH 801 - Topics in History of the Designed Environment

    Credits: 3

    Seminar on topics involving specific periods or subjects in the history of the built environment.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 350.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 803 - Environmental Aesthetics

    Credits: 3

    Problems involving aesthetics in areas related to student’s major field.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 804 - Topics in Environment and Behavior

    Credits: 3

    Seminar on topics in human perceptions, reactions, and behavior as they relate to physical environments.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 805 - Comprehensive Design Preparation

    Credits: 3

    Scholarly and design-based research, intended to deeply inform architectural decision-making, culminating in a program for an architectural project to be undertaken in ARCH 808.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ENGL 200, ARCH 605, and ARCH 606.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • ARCH 809 - Architectural Design Communication

    Credits: 3

    Instruction in design communication with emphasis on concepts, principles, strategies and skills for effectively combining writing with images and other products of design; focuses on ideas, processes and proposals developed during the final year of architectural design studio.

    Requisites
    Corequisite: ARCH 818.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • ARCH 811 - Topics in Architectural Design Methods

    Credits: 3

    Intensive review of selected design methodologies, including systematic and computer-based approaches to problem definition and project design; emphasis upon the comparative evaluation of problem-solving strategies within the architectural design process.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 304.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 815 - Topics in Architecture

    Credits: 3

    Seminar on topics in architecture with readings, class discussion, student presentations, research papers or projects.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 304.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 816 - Topics in Environmental Systems in Architecture

    Credits: 3

    A concentrated study of a particular subject related to the environmental systems of the built environment.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 413.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 817 - Architectural Design Studio VII

    Credits: 5

    Advanced design and development of architectural projects on topics proposed by faculty.

    Note
    Twelve hours studio a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 605, ARCH 606, and no grade lower than a C in an architectural design course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

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  • ARCH 818 - Architectural Design Studio VIII

    Credits: 5

    Advanced design and development of an architectural project using the program developed in ARCH 805. Students must demonstrate the ability to achieve a comprehensive, integrated design from site- to detail-scale. 

    Note
    Twelve hours studio a week. For M. ARCH students.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 805, ARCH 817, and no grade lower than C in an architectural design studio course.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • ARCH 820 - Environment and Behavior

    Credits: 3

    Investigates the relationship between human behavior and design of the physical environment. Includes identification of psychological, social, cultural factors which influence and are influenced by the built environment. Emphasizes applying this knowledge in design.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated. Three hour seminar per week.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 830 - Advanced Architectural Design

    Credits: 1-18

    Studies related to the area of focus of a M.ARCH student in the non-thesis option. Preparation of a non-thesis proposal and a non-thesis project which may include a design project, synthesis paper, portfolio of written work, series of case studies, or other project.

    Note
    May be taken by M.Arch student with departmental permission only.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • ARCH 835 - Topics in Building Construction Systems in Architecture

    Credits: 1-4

    Advanced study of the relationship of conceptual and/or technological factors of building construction to architecture.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 433.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 852 - Topics in Structural Systems in Architecture II

    Credits: 3

    Study of the relationship of conceptual and/or technological factors of structure to architectural design.

    Repeat for Credit
    May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARCH 453.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 853 - Professional Practice: Professional Responsibility

    Credits: 1

    Interdisciplinary course addresses the connections between allied design professions and the larger community. It helps students to understand and appreciate their professional legal and ethical responsibilities.

    Note
    For M.ARCH students.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • ARCH 854 - Professional Practice: Office Practices

    Credits: 1

    Interdisciplinary course addresses practice-based issues concerning professional relationships in the design and delivery process, management of projects, communication practices, and fiscal concerns.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 855 - Professional Practice: Discipline-Specific Topics

    Credits: 1

    Covers discipline-specific concerns, focusing on issues specific to architecture, interior architecture and product design, landscape architecture or regional and community planning.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARCH 865 - Advanced Problems in Architectural Design

    Credits: 1-18

    Study of specific architectural design problems under the direct supervision of a member of the architecture faculty.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • ARCH 899 - Thesis

    Credits: 1-18

    Study in architecture and related fields leading to thesis.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable


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  • ARE 020 - Architectural Engineering Seminar

    Credits: 0

    Presentation of professional problems and practices by students, faculty, and professionals associated with the career of architectural engineering.

    Note
    One hour lecture a month.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 100 - Architectural Engineering Orientation

    Credits: 2

    Introduction to architectural engineering. Promotion of interaction and connection with the department as well as a network of academic and professional networks through the use of learning communities. Familiarize entering students with the nature of the architectural, engineering, and construction industry with an emphasis on terminology and professionalism.

    Note
    Two hours lecture a week.

    Required for all new students during their first year in the program.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 295 - Introduction to Building Systems

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to building systems including: structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. An emphasis will be made on the importance of these systems to the success of building function and operation. The course will not only expose the students to each system but the criticalness of integration between the systems as well as the architecture and construction of the facility.

    Note
    3 hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 310 - Introduction to AutoCAD

    Credits: 1

    An introduction to the basics of AutoCAD. 

    Note
    One hour lecture and three hours lab a week or equivalent.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 200, and CNS 321.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 312 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling

    Credits: 1

    Introduction to building information modeling as a technology tool related to the engineering and construction industry.

    Note
    Three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite or Concurrent: ARE 310.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 421 - Plan Reading & Systems Communications

    Credits: 3

    The integration of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing building systems, the impact of codes/standards on design, plan reading, and drawing creation.

    Note
    6 hours lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CNS 321

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 460 - ARE Professional Practice

    Credits: 3

    General business, management and contractual procedures in professional practice. Personal development of skills needed to enter and be accepted in industry today.

    Note
    3 hours recitation per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 295, COMM 105, and ENGL 200. Architectural Engineering majors only.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

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  • ARE 497 - Undergraduate Research Experience

    Credits: 0-3

    Open to students pursuing undergraduate research projects.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 499 - Honors Research in Architectural Engineering

    Credits: 1-18

    Individual research problem selected with approval of faculty advisor. Open to students in the college of engineering honors program. A report is presented orally and in writing during the last semester.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 521 - Computer Aided Architectural Engineering

    Credits: 2

    An introduction to the use of computer software for the design and integration of building systems. The course is intended to complement and enhance the content of the concurrent system courses (Mechanical II, Electrical II, and Structures II). The computer software used will represent the standard practices of the building construction industry. 

    Note
    4 hours lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 551, ARE 552, or ARE 553.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 537 - Acoustic Systems

    Credits: 2

    Hearing and the ear, sound generation, acoustical correction, noise reduction, and sound transmission all as integral parts of architectural design.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: PHYS 113 or PHYS 213.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 551 - Electrical Systems I

    Credits: 3

    An introduction and study of the basic human needs in lighting and lighting sources, and the basic concepts and components of building electrical distribution systems, including circuit design.

    Note
    3 hours recitation per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: PHYS 214 and ARE 295. Must be taken concurrent with ARE 552, and ARE 553. Architectural Engineering Majors only.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 552 - Mechanical Systems I

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to building HVAC and plumbing system terminology, principles, and practices of design and layout specifically for applications of human comfort and safety.

    Note
    3 hours recitation per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ME 513. Must be taken concurrent with ARE 551 and ARE 553. Architectural Engineering Majors only.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 553 - Structural Systems I

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to design of steel structures. Theoretical and practical bases for proportioning members, their connections, and layout specifically for applications of buildings. 

    Note
    3 hours recitation per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CE 533 and prerequisite or concurrent CE 537. Must be taken concurrent with ARE 551 and ARE 552. Architectural Engineering Majors only.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 561 - Electrical Systems II

    Credits: 3

    The study and application of luminaires, lighting systems design and control, circuit and utilization component design, and design of building electrical systems distribution and service equipment.

    Note
    3 hours recitation per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 551

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 562 - Mechanical Systems II

    Credits: 3

    The study of building HVAC system selection and application including load calculations, space coordination, system design and layout, and scheduling of equipment and materials. 

    Note
    3 hours recitation per week

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 552

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 563 - Structural Systems II

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to design of reinforced concrete structures. Theoretical and practical bases for proportioning members, layout specifically for applications of buildings and characteristic as a construction material.

    Note
    3 hours recitation per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 553, CHM 210, and CE 537.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 571 - Systems Integration & Design

    Credits: 3

    An analysis of structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems design processes, budgeting and constructability that supports the Conceptual Design and Schematic Design phases of building projects.

    Note
    2 hours recitation & 4 hours lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisites: ARE 421, ARE 460, ARE 521, ARE 561, ARE 562, and ARE 563.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 620 - Problems in Architectural Engineering

    Credits: 1-18

    A study of specific design problems under the direct supervision of a member of the architectural engineering faculty.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • ARE 630 - Introduction to LEED

    Credits: 0-18

    Introduction to green building design and construction principles and practices based on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).  

    Note
    One or two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Professional program standing.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • ARE 671 - ARE Capstone

    Credits: 4

    In a studio fashion, student working individually or as part of a small team will prepare and present a design project of appropriate scope and complexity with emphasis on structural or mechanical/electrical/plumbing building systems.

    Note
    2 hours recitation & 6 hours lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 571

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 711 - Building Energy Codes and Standards

    Credits: 2

    Study of the background, importance, impact, and application of the energy codes to the mechanical and electrical systems design process.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 562.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • ARE 712 - Energy Modeling Lab

    Credits: 1

    Study of current building energy sources and trends, basic engineering economics applied to building energy use, energy calculations for building systems, and software-based whole building energy simulation using eQUEST.

    Note
    Two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 562.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • ARE 715 - Problems in Architectural Engineering

    Credits: 1-18

    Participation in student design competition teams under the direct supervision of a member of the architectural engineering faculty.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 720 - Topics in Architectural Engineering

    Credits: 1-18

    A study of specific design problems in architectural engineering.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • ARE 722 - Building Loads and Computer Aided Structural Analysis and Design

    Credits: 3

    Fundamentals of building structural systems and design with the emphasis on building loads and load paths. Review of International Building Code’s structural loading requirements, applications, and determination of design loads by ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures.  Introduction of building design and analysis software basics. Students will learn how to generate building structural models, and conduct analysis, design, and simulation using software applications.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite or concurrent: ARE 563.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • ARE 723 - Timber Structures

    Credits: 3

    Analysis and design of timber structures including dimension lumber, glu-lam members, and engineered wood products.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CE 537.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • ARE 724 - Advanced Steel Design

    Credits: 3

    Structural design computations for beams, girders, columns and beam-columns. Design of connections (bolted & welded). Structural working drawings (plan, elevation and connection details). Overview of failure mechanisms and design procedures for plate girders. AISC requirements for prevention of various failure mechanisms.

    Note
    Three hours recitation per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 553 or CE 542.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • ARE 725 - Cold-Formed Steel Design

    Credits: 3

    Principles of behavior, design, fabrication, and construction of cold-formed steel structures.

    Note
    Two or three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 553 or CE 542.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • ARE 726 - Masonry Structural Design

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to masonry materials, specifications, testing and construction methods. The design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures according to applicable building codes.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 563 or CE 544.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • ARE 729 - Building Seismic Design

    Credits: 3

    Continuation of ARE 553 and ARE 563 with special emphasis on seismic design as applied to a complete structure.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 553 or CE 542 and prerequisite or concurrent ARE 563 and ARE 722.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • ARE 731 - Advanced Lighting Design

    Credits: 3

    Design and application of lighting systems for commercial buildings, using current industry practices and computer-assisted analysis.

    Note
    Two hours recitation and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 561.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • ARE 733 - Advanced Mechanical Hydronic Systems Design

    Credits: 3

    Design and application of mechanical systems for buildings, focusing on hydronic and steam systems, expanding on the material and topics presented in prior HVAC courses.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 562.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • ARE 734 - Advanced Mechanical Air Systems Design

    Credits: 3

    Design and application of mechanical systems for buildings, focusing on air systems, expanding on the material and topics presented in prior HVAC courses.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 562.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 735 - Electrical Systems Design

    Credits: 3

    Design and application of various electrical distribution system for commercial buildings. The course uses the National Electrical Code in conjunction with current industry practices.

    Note
    Two hours recitation and two hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 561.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • ARE 736 - Advanced Plumbing Design

    Credits: 3

    Design and application of domestic water and waste systems, storm water systems, fuel gas systems, medical gas systems and fire protections systems.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 552.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • ARE 741 - Building Communication Systems

    Credits: 3

    Detailed design and analysis of special electrical systems for buildings including, fire alarm, and communication systems.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ARE 561.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • ART 102 - Ceramics for Non-majors

    Credits: 3

    A foundational survey in ceramic processes covering sculptural and vessel-based making as well as nontraditional practices in ceramic art. Students learn the basic origins of clay, its physical properties, and working characteristics. Surface expression is emphasized through the use of colored slips and glazes and atypical applications.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

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