ARCH A199: Current Topics in Architecture
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 02/22/2023 |
| Top Code | 020100 - Architecture and Architectural Technology |
| Units | 1-4 Total Units |
| Hours | 18-108 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 18-54; Lab Hours 0-54) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | Yes |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S),
|
Course Description
Current topics in Architecture may include cultural topics as well as architectural technology topics and could rotate through a variety of topics, such as field studies, design/build projects, design studies, and construction studies. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Demonstrate a new or enhanced professional skill and be able to graphically or verbally articulate a current topic in architectural technology by producing a physical manifestation of newly acquired skills.
Course Objectives
- 1. Identify, discuss and analyze current topics in architectural technology.
- 2. Develop skills related to current topics.
- 3. Place and evaluate action or response related to the current topic.
- 4. Recognize need for new ideologies or new technologies that have evolved or changed over time.
- 5. Assess the limits of current architectural practices and develop new strategies or directions for future practices.
Lecture Content
Content related to current issues and topics in architectural technology. Analysis of implications related to cultural issues or changes in architectural technology. Responses to industry changes.
Lab Content
Content related to current issues and topics in architectural technology. Analysis of implications related to cultural issues or changes in architectural technology. Responses to industry changes.
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
- DE Online Lecture (02X)
- Lab (04)
- DE Live Online Lab (04S)
- DE Online Lab (04X)
Instructional Techniques
Lecture, demonstrations, discussions, individual and small group exercises, instructor feedback, peer feedback, and site visits and field trips as available and applicable.
Reading Assignments
Readings will be assigned in texts, handouts, or online resources as appropriate to the course topic and current resources available at the time the course is offered.
Writing Assignments
In class writing assignments as appropriate to topic.
Out-of-class Assignments
Assignments will be given as appropriate to the topic and may include readings, research, reports, designs, and/or hands on activities.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Skill demonstration, problem solving exercises, tests
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
In class writing assignments as appropriate to topic.
Eligible Disciplines
Architecture: Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
Other Resources
1. Selected handout materials for a specific topic will be provided and distributed by instructor. Texts will be adopted specifically to support the topic (which will change every semester).