ARCH 381Building Environmental Systems II
ARCH 381 Building Environmental Systems II (3). This course is a complement to ARCH 380 . All environmental control systems other than thermal environmental systems are covered in this course. ARCH 381 introduces architecture students to building illumination, acoustical, fire protection, electrical and plumbing design issues. Emphasis is placed on building design as a response to the technical, environmental, and societal challenges. The course utilizes lectures, practicums, examinations, projects, presentations, and field trips to deliver and reinforce the technical content. The course offers students the opportunity to work in team settings and to present their work orally to their peers. The broad coverage of the technical and social issues and professional skills intentionally involves students in discussion and application of social and ethical responsibilities. ARCH 380 is a prerequisite for this course.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “ARCH 380 Enforced Concurrent at Enrollment: ARCH 480”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Spring (1 program).
Required in (1)
- Architecture, B.S.
Courses that list ARCH 381 as a prerequisite (1)
- ARCH 332 Architectural Design IV