2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog
Course Descriptions
ARC 1301 Architectural Design 1
Credits: 4; Prereq: architecture, interior design and landscape architecture majors only, or by permission of College Academic Advising Center, 331 ARCH.
An introductory course interfacing communication skills with design thinking. Emphasis is on the awareness and understanding of basic organization ideas in design.
ARC 1302 Architectural Design 2
Credits: 4; Prereq: ARC 1301.
An analysis course that uses the study of architectural precedent as a foundation for the development of communication and design skills.
ARC 1701 Architectural History 1
Credits: 3.
A general survey of social, political and cultural factors which have generated art and architecture. (H, N) (WR)
ARC 1702 Architectural History 2
Credits: 3; Prereq: architecture majors only. Coreq: ARC 1301 or ARC 4072.
A survey of the history of architecture from 1400 to 1850. Lectures will examine the effects of social, political, material, technological, and cultural forces on the design and construction of the built environment and explore the role of the architect in civil society. A particular emphasis will be placed on the theoretical positions of the architects and architectural schools. (H, N)
ARC 1720 Survey of Architecture History
Credits: 3; Prereq: Must be a non-architecture major.
A survey of monumental buildings and their embodied architectural intentions from the pre-historical ages to the current age. Demonstrating interactive relationships between form and idea in architecture throughout history across cultural and regional differences. (H,N) (WR)
ARC 2180 Introduction to Digital Architecture
Credits: 3; Prereq: architecture majors only. Coreq: ARC 2303 or ARC 4071.
Introduction to computer-aided design programs currently utilized by professional practices.
ARC 2201 Theory of Architecture 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: architecture majors only. Coreq: ARC 2303 or ARC 4071.
A critical study of the processes that influence the form and image of architecture, with an emphasis on an understanding of ordering principles and concepts of how space and architecture systems are interrelated. (H)
ARC 2303 Architectural Design 3
Credits: 5; Prereq: ARC 1302.
Studio course explores the influence of history and culture on design decision-making.
ARC 2304 Architectural Design 4
Credits: 5; Prereq: ARC 2303.
Context is explored as a generator of architectural design ideas. Contemporary cultural influences also are examined and incorporated in the design process.
ARC 2461 Materials and Methods of Construction 1
Credits: 3; Prereq: architecture majors only. Coreq: ARC 2304.
The nature of materials used in construction. Criteria for evaluation and selection related to design decision-making.
ARC 3022 Introduction to Architectural Photography
Credits: 3; Prereq: ARC 3320.
Introduction to the processes and techniques of photography as a medium for architectural documentation.
ARC 3181 Advanced Topics in Digital Architecture
Credits: 3; Prereq: ARC 2180.
Continued investigation of computer-aided design programs currently utilized by professional practices.
ARC 3291 Special Studies in Architecture
Credits: 1 to 6; can be repeated with a change in topic. Prereq: completion of lower division in architecture and recommendation of adviser.
Special studies in architecture adjusted to individual needs of undergraduate students.
ARC 3320 Architectural Design 5
Credits: 6; Prereq: ARC 2304.
Architectural design and its relationship to regional contectural influences are investigated through a range of projects which vary in scale and complexity.
ARC 3321 Architectural Design 6
Credits: 6; Prereq: ARC 3320.
Architectural design within a large scale urban context. Theory, methodology, and evolution of urban form in response to social, cultural, economic and technological forces.
ARC 3463 Materials and Methods of Construction 2
Credits: 3; Coreq: ARC 4323 or ARC 4073.
Methods of assembling and selecting materials; detailed systems of construction will be investigated.
ARC 3503 Introduction to Architectural Structures
Credits: 3; Prereq: PHY 2004 or PHY 2053; Coreq: ARC 3320 or ARC 4073.
A foundation course that investigates principles of structural behavior in withstanding gravity and lateral forces; consider structural layout, load distribution, and preliminary design techniques; and examines contemporary structural systems through case studies emphasizing trussed, framed, funicular and shell structural systems.
ARC 3610 Environmental Technology 1
Credits: 3; Coreq: ARC 3321 or ARC 4074.
Principles and practices relating to control of the thermal/atmospheric environment and to plumbing in buildings.
ARC 3743 Architectural History 3
Credits: 3; Prereq: architecture majors only. Coreq: ARC 3320.
A survey of the history of architecture from 1850 to present. Lectures will examine the effects of social, political, material, technological, and cultural forces on the design and construction of the built environment and explore the role of the architect in civil society. A particular emphasis will be placed on the theoretical positions of the architects and architectural schools.
ARC 4071 Core Studio 1
Credits: 6.
Introduction to a variety of design techniques, including design theory, three-dimensional development and spatial relationships.
ARC 4072 Core Studio 2
Credits: 6; Prereq: ARC 4071.
Continuation of Core Studio 1 with increased emphasis on manipulation of architectural elements.
ARC 4073 Core Studio 3
Credits: 6; Prereq: ARC 4072.
Studio projects related to program development, structural integration, energy analysis and introduction to mechanical integration systems.
ARC 4074 Core Studio 4
Credits: 6; Prereq: ARC 4073.
Continuation of Core Studio 3 with increased emphasis on complex building types.
ARC 4110 Drawing Toward Architecture
Credits: 1 to 3, variable.
Freehand drawing skills as generative and analytical architectural methodologies.
ARC 4220 Architectural Theory 2
Credits: 3; Coreq: ARC 4322 or ARC 6241.
An investigation of the theoretical, historical and ideological ideas in architecture that took place during the early decades of the twentieth century.
ARC 4310C Building Information Modeling
Credits: 3; Prereq: ARC 2180.
Emerging technology in Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the context of architectural design development and documentation. Theoretical and technological evolution of different typologies of software with hands-on experience designing and modeling with BIM software.
ARC 4322 Architectural Design 7
Credits: 6; Prereq: ARC 3321.
Emphasis on the notion of control over architectural design processes in order to arrive at solutions that respond to needs through the appropriate use of program development and construction technology. This term emphasizes the complete building as a final product, and focuses on the urban and suburban housing project.
ARC 4323 Architectural Design 8
Credits: 6; Prereq: ARC 4322.
Architecture designs focus on architectural detail and articulation. An investigation of landscape provides the context for this study.
ARC 4382 St. Augustine Interdisciplinary Design Studio
Credits: 6.
Upper-level design, construction, planning and related studies design studio in St. Augustine, Florida. As-signed projects based on structures and sites within and adjacent to historic district and neighborhoods. Design process reinforced by study of cultural heritage conservation and interpretation in contemporary practice.
ARC 4620 Environmental Technology 2
Credits: 3; Coreq: ARC 4322 or ARC 6241.
Fundamentals of architectural lighting, acoustics, electrical power distribution and building communications.
ARC 4941 Architectural Education
Credits: 2; Prereq: ARC 3321.
Provides an awareness of curriculum development, project preparation, program/project presentation, constructive criticism and evaluation techniques.
DCP 4930 Special Topics of Design, Construction and Planning
Credits: 1 to 6; Prereq: instructor permission.
Students will survey the economic, social and environmental impacts of a modern lifestyle. Students will find that new ways to address these issues are profitable, growing future opportunities that business organizations are capitalizing on worldwide.
General Education Categories
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- Biological Sciences (B)
- Composition (C)
- Diversity (D)*
- Humanities (H)
- International (N)*
- Mathematics (M)
- Physical Sciences (P)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)
* Students who entered UF prior to Summer B 2007 and/or whose catalog year is not 2007-08: Current students who have not already completed six hours of "I" - international/diversity credits can do so now by taking "D" and "N" courses.
Symbols Used in Course Descriptions
- (WR) indicates the course satisfies the writing requirement.
- (MR) indicates the course satisfies the math requirement.
- (S-U) indicates the course may be taken on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.
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