AT 270 - History of Architecture

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites:

IRW 98 or above (C or above) OR
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 400 and above OR
ACT English and Reading combined score 26 and above (valid February 2018 forward) OR
Accuplacer Writing of 4 and NextGen Reading of 249 and above (valid October 2018 forward) OR
Accuplacer Writing of 5 above (valid October 2018 forward)

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