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The College of Architecture and Planning offers degree programs in architecture and landscape architecture, and urban planning and development. Each program is fully accredited by its respective professional accrediting agency. All entering students are admitted through a selective admissions process to the First Year Program that includes design and design communications studios and introductory lecture courses in the disciplines. At the completion of the First Year Program, students may choose from among the three majors within the resource limitations of each department. A  four-year program leading to a bachelor of science or a bachelor of arts in environmental design is also available for architecture students who choose to pursue allied career programs.

COURSES:

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (CAP)

101 Environmental Design and Planning 1. (3)
Basic problem solving related to abstract and historical and contemporary problems in environmental design. Elements of space, form, function, and human use as they affect the natural and built environments.

102 Environmental Design and Planning 2. (3)
Basic problem solving related to abstract and historical and contemporary problems in environmental design. Elements of space, form, function, and human use as they affect the natural and built environments.
Prerequisite: CAP 101.

161 Design Communications Media 1. (2)
Methods for environmental design communications in a variety of media.

162 Design Communications Media 2. (2)
Methods for environmental design communications in a variety of media.
Prerequisite: CAP 161.

198 Introduction to Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning. (3)
A two-week workshop in environmental design and planning including lectures, field trips, and hands-on studio experience.
Open only to high school juniors enrolled in the Honors College Summer Program.

381 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design 1. (3)
Introduction to two-dimensional computer-aided design using micro- and large computer CAD systems. Hardware and operating system concepts, drawing and editing commands. Emphasizes environmental design and planning applications.
Prerequisite: permission of the dean of the College of Architecture and Planning.

382 Introduction to Computer-Aided Design 2. (3)
A continuation of CAP 381 in a three-dimensional environment. Introduction to the drawing environment, view manipulation, projections, coordinate systems, and hidden line and hidden surface shading. Emphasizes environmental design and planning applications.
Prerequisite: CAP 381; permission of the dean of the College of Architecture and Planning.

400 Community-Based Projects. (1-3)
Independent study in urban design, planning, landscape architecture, and architecture, offered in conjunction with the college's Community-Based Projects Program. A multidisciplinary approach to problem solving in collaboration with faculty and professional consultants.
Prerequisite: permission of the Community-Based Projects coordinator.
A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.

498 Special Projects in College of Architecture and Planning. (3)
Special projects in the College of Architecture and Planning undertaken by groups of students.
Prerequisite: junior standing; permission of the project director.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

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