• ARC 3230: Global History of Architecture to 1700 WE

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Matriculation to the B-Arch degree program, University Advanced Standing.. Explores the history of architecture and urbanism from a global perspective, beginning with the first settlements to roughly 1700 AD. Analyzes buildings and their surroundings through different methods of interpreting history. Presents that architecture is the result of complex interrelationships dealing with aesthetic, cultural, contextual, symbolic, religious, social, economic, political, technological, behavioral, and ecological issues.
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• ARC 4110: Architecture Studio V

  6.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ARC 3210 with a grade of C- or higher and University Advanced Standing.. Produces an architectural design as part of an interdisciplinary team. Integrates a complex architectural program and associated needs of a user. Utilizes collaboration between disciplines such as mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering. Follows a project-based approach with a final presentation to a professional jury.
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• ARC 4120: Active Environmental Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ARC 3220 and University Advanced Standing. Investigates the principles of environmental systems design and the building envelope's affect on occupant comfort and life safety. Investigates HVAC systems, indoor air quality, lighting, communication, security, fire protection, acoustics, vertical transportation, electrical, and plumbing systems.
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• ARC 4130: Global History of Architecture Since 1700 WE

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ARC 3230 with a grade of C- or higher. Matriculation to the B-Arch degree program, and University Advanced Standing. Explores the history of architecture and urbanism from a global perspective beginning with the first settlements since 1700 AD. Analyzes buildings and their surroundings through different methods of interpreting history. Explores architecture's complex interrelationships dealing with aesthetic, cultural, contextual, symbolic, religious, social, economic, political, technological, behavioral, and ecological issues.
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• ARC 4210: Architecture Studio VI

  6.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ARC 4110 with a grade of C- or higher and University Advanced Standing. Immerses students in the design of an architectural work to fulfill a community need. Encourages networking with community leaders and citizens. Employs project components such as client interviews, research methods, and interdisciplinary study. Explores a complex architectural program and associated needs of the community.
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• ARC 4220: Building Envelope and Science

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ARC 4120 with a grade of C- or higher and University Advanced Standing. Introduces modern architectural materials, methods of construction, and building enclosures including steel, concrete, curtain walls, high-performance materials, and thermal and moisture barriers. Evaluates the inclusion of sustainable systems to save energy and reduce the carbon footprint in building construction.
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• ARC 4230: Capstone Project Research

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ARC 4210 with a grade of C-or higher and University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): ARC 4510, ARC 4540. Applies investigative, pre-design, and research skills towards an independent capstone project. Integrates critical thinking while developing an architectural building program, assessing client-user needs, selecting a project site, analyzing environmental and climatic concerns, understanding building code requirements, analyzing the immediate site context and historic fabric, and planning for site specific zoning regulations.
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• ARC 4510: Architecture Studio VII

  6.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ARC 4210 with a grade of C- or higher and University Advanced Standing. Applies design skills through an architectural work which integrates critical and abstract thinking. Researches building systems, life safety considerations, building envelope, financial, cultural & environmental balance, and construction documentation skills.
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• ARC 4520: Architectural Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ARC 3210, with a grade of C- or better and University Advanced Standing. Surveys contemporary architectural thought and theory. Focuses on key figures, movements, and texts. Provides an overview of the principal theories that have informed or undermined architecture of the past four decades. Considers the changing role of theory with respect to practice. Provides a set of questions, techniques, and tools for criticism and self-reflection.
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• ARC 4530: Culture and Behavior in Architecture

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ARC 4110 with a grade of C- or better and University Advanced Standing. Examines the relationship between architecture, culture, history, economics, and humanity. Explores varying cultures and human behaviors and how they represent and manifest themselves in the built environment.
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