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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Fundamentals of Design I Discussion AAD 181 3.00
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with AAD 180.
Discussion of the elements, principles and theories of design in two dimensions. Emphasis placed upon principles of organization,
principles of visual and geometric logic, design methodology and color theory.
Fundamentals of Design II AAD 182 3.00
Prerequisite: AAD 180 and 181. Corequisite: Need to enroll in AAD 182 & 183 at the same time.
Creating order among visual elements, that is to say: design, is the main focus of this class. The challenge afforded the student, is to gain
insight into the criteria and standards presented. In a sense, the problem is the problem. There is no rote, preconceived, or predigested
procedures for solving design problems. There are no answers in the back of the book. It is the essence of the design activity the student
must confront.
Fundamentals of Design Discussion II AAD 183 3.00
Prerequisite: AAD 180 and 181. Corequisite: Need to enroll in AAD 182 & 183 at the same time.
Investigation of three-dimensional presentations of spatial design through abstract and representational methods.
Special Topics in AAD AAD 198 0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: AAD 100
This course will explore the study of special relevant topics in the profession of design. This course includes discussion of the fields of
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Sustainable Planning and other related design professions. Topics may include, type of education
and skills necessary, the specialties of each profession, what it takes to become a licensed practitioner, and might be seen as the future of
these professions.
History of the Built Environment AAD 201 3.00
Prerequisite: ENG 98R or equivalent placement score.
This course will discuss the history of architecture and city design in the western and non-western civilization. The time periods to be
covered will be from classical Greek, Hellenistic and Roman, through the Romanesque period, including the events and architecture of
non-western civilizations happening in the same time frame. The influences these architecture and design philosophies have had on the
shaping of civilization will also be discussed. What civilization reflects through its architecture during these periods will be examined.
Same as HUM 201.
Analysis of the Built Environment AAD 202 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course will discuss the history of architecture and city design in western and non-western civilization. The time periods to be covered
will be from classical Greek, Hellenistic and Roman, through the Romanesque period, including the events and architecture of non-western
civilizations happening within the same time frame. The influences that the architecture and design philosophies have had on the shaping
of civilization will also be discussed. What civilization reflects through its architecture during these periods will be examined.
Graphic Software for Arch, Const, Dsgnr, Planners AAD 223 3.00
Prerequisite: AAD 182. Co-requisite: Need to enroll in AAD 223 & AAD 280 at the same time.
Investigation of verbal, oral and advanced graphic presentation techniques and graphic reproduction processes. Emphasis will be placed
upon the written word, graphics and presentation of preparation of materials for portfolio submission to upper division courses.
Design with Climate AAD 230 3.00
Prerequisite: AAD 100.
This course will prepare the student with the basic knowledge in the following areas of solar design history, solar procession,
climatological data for Reno and northern Nevada, energy reflection, transmission and absorption, heat transfer, heat storage, types of
collector systems and their sizing as it relates to architecture.
Grading and Drainage AAD 241 3.00
Prerequisite: MATH 126.
Basic skills in site grading techniques, calculation of cut and fill volumes, compaction of soil, fun-off coefficients, sizing of drainage
structures and pipes, layout of roads, walkways, and parking lots.
Plant Materials AAD 257 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course will identify the plants that will grow in this climate. The student will be given characteristics of the plants, soil adaptation,
cultural needs, use of those plants in the landscape and other information about the plants during the lecture and laboratory.
Xeriphitic Landscape Plants AAD 258 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course will identify the xeriphitic plants that may be used in the landscape. The student will be given characteristics of the plants, soil
adaptation, cultural needs, the plants water conserving methods and other information about the plants during the lecture and laboratory.
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.