Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2000
Architecture (ARCH)
Rice Course Schedule as of 05/15/2001.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
See also: Building Codes | Registration Information
ARCH 101 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE I Credits 4.00 Fall 00
Visual studies using simple tools and materials to develop an awareness of the
environment and a vocabulary to describe it. Requisite for architecture
majors.
001 TBA - MWF 02:00PM - 05:00PM Grenader, Nonya S. Enr: 0 Max: NA
Samuels, Danny Marc
ARCH 201 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE II Credits 6.00 Fall 00
Introduction to concepts of beginning architectural design. Design process as
problem solving with emphasis on conscious method. Requisite for architecture
majors.
Prereq- Arch 101 and 102.
001 TBA - M 01:00PM - 05:00PM
TBA - WF Oliver, Douglas E. Enr: 22 Max: NA
Williams, William Daryl
ARCH 207 INTRO TO DESIGN OF STRUCTURES Credits 3.00 Fall 00
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
The course will introduce students to historical and contemporary structures
through multi-media presentations, computer-based visualizations, field trips
and hands-on experiments with materials of construction and physical models of
structures. This is an introductory interactive course on the art and science
of designing engineered structures and in intended for freshmen and sophomores
interested in both civil engineering and architecture. Also offered as CIVI
207.
001 AH 117 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Wittenberg, Gordon G. Enr: 23 Max: NA
ARCH 301 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE III Credits 6.00 Fall 00
Intermediate level design problems with emphasis on building technology,
programming and formal design. Requisite for preprofessional major in
architecture.
Prereq- Arch 201 and 202.
001 TBA - MWF 01:00PM - 06:00PM Bulman, Luke Enr: 15 Max: NA
Payne, Jason
ARCH 311 HOUSTON ARCHITECTURE Credits 3.00 Fall 00
This course consists of a series of illustrated lectures and walking tours that
describe and analyze the architecture of Houston from the city's founding in
1836 to the present. Characteristic building types and exceptional works of
architecture are identified; tours stimulate an awareness of the historical
dimension of urban sites. Also offered as HART 368.
001 AH 217 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Fox, David Stephen Enr: 8 Max: NA
ARCH 315 STRUCTURAL&CONSTRUCT'N SYS III Credits 3.00 Fall 00
Application of principles of analysis to construction of steel & concrete
framed structures. Continuation of ARCH 213,214.
Prereq- Arch 213, 214.
001 TBA - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Oberholzer, Mark A. Enr: 16 Max: NA
ARCH 321 ECONOMIC OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Credits 3.00 Fall 00
In relation to the built environment, the course define basic economic terms
and systems, outline conflicting economic perspectives of stakeholders, explain
different investment valuation methods & provide students with an initial set
of economic tools.
001 AH 230 - TH 05:45PM - 08:30PM Barry, Kevin T Enr: 3 Max: NA
ARCH 322 METHODS OF MAKING Credits 3.00 Fall 00
No description
001 AH 117 - W 07:00PM - 09:30PM Guthrie, David Morrow Enr: 6 Max: NA
ARCH 327 Building Workshop I Credits 3.00 Fall 00
The Rice Building Workshop involves students in the design and construction of
real projects at various scales. Elective courses and course sequences will be
formatted to a address the specific requirements of each project as required.
Please consult postings for further information.
001 AH 230 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Grenader, Nonya S. Enr: 3 Max: NA
ARCH 344 CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN Credits 3.00 Fall 00
A seminar in which the relationship between the construction of an object and
its usefulness is explored. The premise in the course is that the way things
are made can be one credible point of departure for the architectural design
process.
001 AH 117 - TTH 04:00PM - 05:20PM Parsons, Spencer W. Enr: 7 Max: NA
ARCH 345 RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ARCHITECTURE Credits 3.00 Fall 00
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
This course will trace the development of Renaissance and Baroque architecture
in Italy and France with reference to the dialectic of license and rule. The
first part, which covers the period from 1400-1600, will focus on the civil,
domestic and ecclesiastical architecture of the chief protagonists of the
Italian Renaissance: Brunelleschi, Alberti, Bramante, Giulio Romano,
Michelangelo and Palladio. Their buildings and urban initiatives will be
interpreted in terms of continuities & discontinuities between an emerging
theoretical tradition & the demands of actual practice. Also offered as HART
345/645.
001 TBA - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Sherer, Daniel Enr: Max: NA
ARCH 351 SOCIAL ISSUES & ARCHITECTURE Credits 3.00 Fall 00
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 353 PHOTO FOR ARCHITECTS Credits 3.00 Fall 00
Exploration of a variety of photographic techniques for architectural research,
design, and presentation.
001 AH 230 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM White, Frank S. Enr: 2 Max: NA
ARCH 375 CULTURAL CRITICISM IN ARCHITECTURE Credits 3.00 Fall 00
This seminar explores the relationship between architecture and culture. Course
readings include Cornel West, bell hooks, and Bill Goode. Specifically, we will
study the effects of advanced capitalism, identity politics and latent biases
which form the foundation of the architecture profession.
Limite enrollment.
001 TBA - T 07:00PM - 09:30PM Williams, William Daryl Enr: Max: NA
ARCH 401 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE IV Credits 6.00 Fall 00
Upper level architectural design problems with an emphasis on urban issues and
site planning, and complex building organization. Required for preprofessional
major in architecture.
Prereq- Arch 301, 302.
001 TBA - MWF 01:00PM - 06:00PM Fitzsimons, Kent Enr: 14 Max: NA
Jimenez, Carlos
ARCH 433 INTRO TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHIT Credits 3.00 Fall 00
This course is designed as a general introduction to computing in the context
of architectural design. Emphasis is on the use of digital media as design
tools and the appropriate use of these tools in the varying processes of
design. This course includes exposure to a broad spectrum of design, drafting,
modeling and presentation software.
001 AH 218 - TTH 08:00AM - 09:20PM Delaura, Louis P. Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 435 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN IN ARCH Credits 3.00 Fall 00
Introduction to basic computer graphics, computer aided design, and the
programming algorithms that underlie them. Develops familiarity with packages
such as Autocad and Arris.
001 TBA - TBA Delaura, Louis P. Enr: Max: NA
ARCH 437 VIDEO 1,2,3 Credits 3.00 Fall 00
Production of ARchitectural space through the use of video, scale physical
models, installations, and the urban enviroment.
Prereq- permission of isntructor required. Limited enrollment to 12.
001 TBA - TBA Heiss, Brian Enr: Max: 12
ARCH 439 THREE DIMENSIONAL COMPUTER GRAPHICS Credits 3.00 Fall 00
A workshop in three dimensional computer modeling and its theoretical
implications for architecture and design. One class session each week will be
a "how to" lecture covering the technical side of modeling. The other sessions
will consist of group discussion through which we will explore the theoretical
implications of the medium and test the limits of its use as architectural
representation. Prereq-permission of instructor required.
Prereq- permission of instructor required.
001 AH 218 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Nichols, Christopher P. Enr: 9 Max: NA
Nichols, Christopher P.
ARCH 455 HOUSING AND URBAN PROGRAMS: ISSUES IN PO Credits 3.00 Fall 00
This course will explore current issues in the formulation and implementation
of housing and urban development programs in the U.S. An oral presentation and
written paper on a specific topic within a general policy area required.
001 AH 217 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Lord, Tom Forrester Enr: 1 Max: NA
ARCH 461 SPECIAL PROJECTS Credits Fall 00
Independent research or design arranged in consultation with a faculty member.
Subject to approval of faculty advisor and director. Very limited enrollment.
001 TBA - MWF 08:00AM - 08:50AM Casbarian, John J. Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 485 Architecture & Society I Credits 3.00 Fall 00
Architecture and Society I
001 AH 117 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Sherer, Daniel Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 493 LINES OF ESCAPE FROM FUNCTIONALISM Credits 3.00 Fall 00
No description
001 TBA - TTH 04:00PM - 05:20PM Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 500 PRECEPTORSHIP PROGRAM Credits 15.00 Fall 00
Requisite for admission to graduate studies in architecture for all recipients
of Rice B.A. degrees in preprofessional or area majors. Student completes nine
to twelve months of full-time internship under guidance of an appointed
preceptor.
001 TBA - TBA Casbarian, John J. Enr: 1 Max: NA
ARCH 501 CORE DESIGN STUDIO I Credits 10.00 Fall 00
Requisite for admission to graduate profesional program options in architecture
or urban design for students with nonarchitectural bachelor's degree.
Lectures, seminars, laboratories, and design studio projects adjusted to
individual needs. Prereq- determined by the Graduate Affairs Committee with the
School of Architecture.
Prereq- determined by the Graduate Affairs Committee with the School of
Architecture.
001 TBA - MWF 01:00PM - 06:00PM Krumwiede, Keith Enr: 1 Max: NA
ARCH 503 CORE DESIGN STUDIO III Credits 10.00 Fall 00
Design studio to follow Arch 501, 502. Preparation for entering studios in the
regular graduate programs in architecture and urban design in the following
semester.
001 TBA - MWF 01:00PM - 06:00PM Finley, Dawn Enr: 9 Max: NA
Wittenberg, Gordon G.
ARCH 507 INTRO TO DESIGN OF STRUCTURES Credits 3.00 Fall 00
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
See Arch 207.
001 AH 117 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Wittenberg, Gordon G. Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 515 BLDG TECHNOLOGY & STRUCTURES II Credits 3.00 Fall 00
A second course in structures for students in the Qualifying Graduate Program.
Topics include: additional topics in the behavior, analysis, and design of
structural elements; synthesis of structural elements into structural systems;
integration of structural systems with other building systems.
Prereq- Arch 514.
001 TBA - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Oberholzer, Mark A. Enr: 9 Max: NA
ARCH 600 M. ARCH. I INTERNSHIP Credits 0.00 Fall 00
Practical work experience for students who have completed at least four
semesters in the Qualifying Graduate Program prior to their entrance into the
regular Master of Architecture studio sequence. Permission of instructor
required. Very limited enrollment.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 601 ARCHITECTURAL PROBLEMS:STUDIO Credits 10.00 Fall 00
Emphasis on abstract thought and design capabilities relevant to systematic
processes of designing specific buildings and facilities.
Prereq-Arch 500; or Arch 501- 504.
001 TBA - MWF 01:00PM - 06:00PM Cannady, William T. Enr: 17 Max: NA
002 TBA - MWF 01:00PM - 06:00PM Betsky, Aaron Enr: 0 Max: NA
Shoemake, Kimberly
Woodard, Kramer
van Rijs, Jacob
003 TBA - MWF 01:00PM - 06:00PM Wamble, Mark Enr: 0 Max: NA
004 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 605 ARCH PROBLEMS: STUDIO Credits 10.00 Fall 00
Studio conducted in a workshop format with exercises in such topical areas as
program development, energy analysis and design, building system integration,
and financial analysis. Course may be repeated for credit.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 611 HOUSTON ARCHITECTURE Credits 3.00 Fall 00
No description
001 AH 217 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Fox, David Stephen Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 613 SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE Credits 3.00 Fall 00
See Arch 313.
001 TBA - TTH 07:00PM - 09:00PM Taylor, Rives Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 621 ECONOMICS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Credits 3.00 Fall 00
See Arch 321.
001 AH 230 - TH 05:45PM - 08:30PM Barry, Kevin T Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 622 METHODS OF MAKING Credits 3.00 Fall 00
See Arch 322.
001 AH 117 - W 07:00PM - 09:30PM Guthrie, David Morrow Enr: 4 Max: NA
ARCH 624 THEORY AND MODERNISM Credits 3.00 Fall 00
This course will reflect on that peculiarly modernist agenda of radical social
transformation assumed to be possible largely or exclusively through spatial -
Architectoral means. The course will briefly review
the core assumptions of
this belief, as articulated in period texts and projects, and then consider the
histoical failures of this transformative project.
001 TBA - TBA Biln, John Enr: Max: NA
ARCH 627 BUILDING WORKSHOP I Credits 3.00 Fall 00
See ARCH 327.
001 AH 230 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Grenader, Nonya S. Enr: 0 Max: NA
Samuels, Danny Marc
ARCH 633 INTRO TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHIT Credits 3.00 Fall 00
See Arch 433.
001 AH 218 - TTH 08:00AM - 09:20AM Delaura, Louis P. Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 635 COMPUTER PROJECTS IN ARCH Credits 3.00 Fall 00
Special projects for advanced students in computer applications. (Same as Arch
435.)
Prereq- permision of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Delaura, Louis P. Enr: Max: NA
ARCH 637 VIDEO 1,2,3 Credits 3.00 Fall 00
See Arch 437.
001 TBA - TBA Heiss, Brian Enr: Max: 12
ARCH 639 THREE DIMENSIONAL COMPUTER GRAPHICS Credits 3.00 Fall 00
See Arch 439.
001 AH 218 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Nichols, Christopher P. Enr: 2 Max: NA
Nichols, Christopher P.
ARCH 644 CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN Credits 3.00 Fall 00
See Arch 344.
001 AH 117 - TTH 04:00PM - 05:20PM Parsons, Spencer W. Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 645 RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ARCHITECTURE Credits 3.00 Fall 00
This course will trace the development of Renaissance and Baroque architecture
in Italy and France with reference to the dialectic of license and rule. The
first part, which covers the period from 1400-1600, will focus on the civil,
domestic and ecclesiastical architecture of the chief protagonists of the
Italian Renaissance: Brunelleschi, Alberti, Bramante, Giulio Romano,
Michelangelo and Palladio. Their buildings and urban initiatives will be
interpreted in terms of continuities & discontinuities between an emerging
theoretical tradition & the demands of actual practice. Also offered as HART
345/645.
001 TBA - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Sherer, Daniel Enr: Max: NA
ARCH 651 SOCIAL ISSUES & ARCHITECTURE Credits 3.00 Fall 00
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 653 PHOTO FOR ARCHITECTS Credits 3.00 Fall 00
This seminar examines the work of the Architect as the structuring of the
relationship between the individual and society. The readings are drawn from
diverse disciplines to reframe an understanding of the Architect's ethical and
political responsibilities.
Prereq- Open to fifth year and graduate students.
001 AH 230 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM White, Frank S. Enr: 2 Max: NA
ARCH 655 HOUSING AND URBAN PROGRAMS: ISSUES IN PO Credits 3.00 Fall 00
This course will explore current issues in the formulation and implementation
of housing and urban development programs in the U.S. Class members will each
select a specific topic within a general policy area and make oral presentation
to the class as well as submit a written paper on the topic at the end of the
semester.
001 AH 217 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Lord, Tom Forrester Enr: 2 Max: NA
ARCH 665 CONVERSATIONS: VISITING CRITIC SEMINAR Credits 3.00 Fall 00
Seminars structured around topics dealing with design theory, with special
emphasis on participation by visiting critics and professors.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 675 CULTURAL CRITICISM IN ARCHITECTURE Credits 3.00 Fall 00
This seminar explores the relationship between architecture and culture. Course
readings include Cornel West, bell hooks, and Bill Goode. Specifically, we will
study the effects of advanced capitalism, identity politics and latent biases
which form the foundation of the architecture profession.
Limited enrollment.
001 TBA - T 07:00PM - 09:30PM Williams, William Daryl Enr: Max: NA
ARCH 681 THE IDEA OF HOUSING Credits 3.00 Fall 00
See Arch 481.
001 AH 230 - T 02:30PM - 05:20PM Pope, Albert H. Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 685 ARCHITECTURE AND SOCIETY I (ANTIQUITY TH Credits 3.00 Fall 00
Through a series of case studies, this course will examine the socio-cultural
consequences of exemplary buildings from Antiquity through the 17th Century.
001 AH 117 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Sherer, Daniel Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 693 LINES OF ESCAPE FROM FUNCTIONALISM Credits 3.00 Fall 00
No description.
001 TBA - TTH 04:00PM - 05:20PM Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 703 DESIGN THESIS STUDIO Credits Fall 00
No description
001 TBA - MWF 01:00PM - 06:00PM Brown, David P. Enr: 11 Max: NA
ARCH 705 WRITTEN THESIS RESEARCH Credits 3.00 Fall 00
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 1 Max: NA
ARCH 706 WRITTEN THESIS Credits Fall 00
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: Max:
ARCH 711 SPECIAL PROJECTS Credits 0.00 Fall 00
Independent research or design arranged in consultation with a faculty member
subject to approval of the student's faculty advisor and director.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
002 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 714 INDEPENDENT DESIGN PROJECTS Credits 3.00 Fall 00
No description
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
ARCH 800 GRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Fall 00
No description
001 TBA - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Staff Enr: 1 Max: NA
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