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Course Descriptions
Numbers in parentheses indicate
(lecture hours-laboratory hourscredit
hours).
Letters in parentheses
(C) Identifies courses that fulfill
the communications general
educational requirements
(D) CAE design courses
(H) Identifies courses that fulfill
humanities general educational
requirements
(N) Identifies courses that fulfill
natural science or engineering
general educational requirements
(P) ECE, CPE professional elective
(S) Identifies courses that fulfill
social sciences general education
requirements
(T) CS technical elective.
Art and
Architectural History
AAH 119, 120
History of World Architecture I, II
Comprehensive background as well
as concentration on individual cultures
and their architects from ancient to
modern times. Discussion of architectures
from around the world. Specific
details and expressions of more generalized
theories and strategies will be
explored. (3-0-3); (3-0-3) (C) (H)
AAH 301
Thinking About Art
A course designed for those who find
art pleasing, meaningful or significant
and who want to extend the range of
their sensibilities. Theories of art will
be studied for insight, as well as for
historical interest and continuity
Works of art will be studied for their
intrinsic value, for their relation to
ideas and events, and as cultural artifacts.
Regular visits to area museums
and galleries will be required.
Prerequisite: a 100-level humanities
course and satisfaction of IIT’s Basic
Writing Proficiency Requirement.
(3-0-3) (H) (C)
AAH 491
Independent Reading and Research
For advanced students. Prerequisite:
Consent of the department.
(Credit: Variable) (H) (C)
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AAH 494
Senior Seminar: Theories of
Architecture in Historical Perspective
An investigation of the development
of formal architectural theory. Writings
by architects from Awtquiry to the
present will be studied, analyzed, and
criticized. The relation between theory
and practice will be emphasized. The
implications of particular theories for
such other questions as environment,
tradition, change, innovation, revolution
and meaning will be considered.
Prerequisites: AAH 119, AAH 120 or
consent of instructor. (3-0-3) (C)
Accounting
ACCT 151
Financial and Managerial Accounting
Basic financial and managerial accounting
topics: GAAP, the major financial
statements, accrual accounting, financial
reporting alternatives, financial statement
analysis, cost behavior, cost systems,
short- and long-term decision-making,
and product costing. (3-0-3) Offered
in fall and spring.
Architecture
ARCH 100, 200
Introduction to Architecture
The fundamental objectives and
philosophy underlining the architectural
curriculum at IIT; the role of the
architect as a professional related to
the heritage of Chicago architecture;
orientation to the local cultural, institutional
and architectural resources.
(1-0-1); (1-0-1) (C)
ARCH 109, 110
Freehand Drawing I, II
Drawing from still life, human figure and
architecture, both out-of-doors and in
the studio; drawing from life in various
mediums. ARCH 109 is prerequisite for
ARCH 110. (0-4-2); (0-4-2)
ARCH 113,114
Architecture Studio I, II
Studio exercises to develop excellence
in craftsmanship and visual sensitivity
as a foundation for a basic architectural
language. Problems of various lengths
will deal with the technical skills of
drawing and model-making materials
IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 1999-2001
and in both two and three dimensions.
Using problems of both an abstract and
an architectural character, this course
will build verbal communication shills
and model shop ability. ARCH 113 is
prerequisite for ARCH 114. (0-12-6);
(0-12-6)
ARCH 125
Introduction to Architectural
Computing
Introduction to PC computing in
architecture; covering basic concepts in
word processing, spreadsheet, database
and business graphics and their use in
architectural and engineering design;
history and overview of computer use
in a design office; introduction to computer
programming using the BASIC
language covering basic graphic
concepts; and the use of the library and
telecommunication facilities available
on campus, including e-mail, CD-
ROM, and Internet access. (1-2-3)
ARCH 201, 202
Architecture III, IV, Structures,
Building Systems, and Assemblies
The development of architectural
principles through the study and analysis
of building materials. Development
of the graphic language in architecture.
Consideration of the appropriate
use of materials, energy and clear construction
as the basis of architecture.
Prerequisites: ARCH 113, 114.
ARCH 201 is prerequisite for 202.
(0-10-5); (0-12-6)
ARCH 225
Computer-Aided Design in Practice
Review of drafting, modeling and rendering
computer hardware and software
used in the practice of architectural
design. Design and management issues
are explored with the extensive use of
PC CAD systems, including AutoCAD.
Prerequisite: ARCH 125. (2-2-3)
ARCH 305, 306
Architecture V, VI
Continued development of architectural
principles of ARCH 20 1 and 202
through the correlation of design
process and building systems.
Consideration of the interrelation of
building, programming, site planning,
structure, enclosure systems, energy
consumption, and environmental
control systems, and the cultural