AT 270 - History of Architecture

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: Accuplacer Writing 5 and Accuplacer Reading of 65 or Higher OR Accuplacer Writing 6 or Higher OR Completion of IRW 098 or Higher (C or Higher) OR ACT English 18 or Higher OR SAT Writing 25 or Higher OR Co-Requisite of IRW 099 and EN 101

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: A comprehensive mediated lecture/discussion of the major architectural styles, master buildings, and master architects from prehistory to post Modernism today. Structures are examined in terms of design, style, construction technologies, site considerations, functionalism, symbolism, and historical/social significance/impact. Special attention is given to Modernism and its historical antecedents.

Course Fee: $10.00

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: Humanities