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Ann C Huppert
ARCH 150
Seattle Campus

Appreciation of Architecture I

Historical survey of the architecture of Western civilization. For nonmajors.

Class description

Arch 150 is the first of two courses on Architecture Appreciation. This course presents a chronological survey of the history of western and non-western architecture from Pre-history through the Middle Ages, with emphasis on the relationship between architectural forms and cultural contexts.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Two image-based lectures per week.

Recommended preparation

Curiousity about the world and its architecture.

Class assignments and grading

There will be four multiple choice quizzes each worth 25% of the total grade.

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Ann C Huppert
Date: 02/18/2010