Architecture M.Arch. - Curriculum
Architecture M.Arch.
Architecture, M.Arch. degree, typical course sequence
Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
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First Year | ||
ARCH-611 | Architectural Representation I Introduction to the range of architectural representation skills necessary
to effectively document basic architectural form and space.
Skill development will be both manual and digital. Class 2, Studio 4,
Credit 3 (F) (This class is restricted to students in the ARCH-MARCH program.) Studio 2 (Fall). |
3 |
ARCH-612 | Architectural Representation II Further study of architectural representation skills necessary to effectively document more complex architectural form and space. Skill development will be both manual and digital. (Pre-requisite ARCH-611 Architectural Representation I) Class 2, Studio 4, Credit 3 (S) (Prerequisites: ARCH-611 or equivalent course.) Studio 4 (Spring). |
3 |
ARCH-621 | Architectural History I Students study global architecture from pre-history to the 10th century, including form, technology, urban context, and how architecture reflects social, cultural, and political concerns. (This class is restricted to students in the ARCH-MARCH program.) Lecture 3 (Fall). |
3 |
ARCH-622 | Architectural History II Students study global architecture from the 15th to the 21st century, including form, technology, urban context, and how architecture reflects social, cultural, and political concerns. (This class is restricted to students in the ARCH-MARCH program.) Lecture 3 (Spring). |
3 |
ARCH-631 | Architectural Design I Exploration of basic architectural space and form through studio design problems. Problems require understanding of elements such as spatial relationships, circulation, light, and orientation. (Co-requisite, ARCH-611 Architectural Representation I). Classroom 3, Studio 9, Credit 6 (F) (Co-requisites: ARCH-611 or equivalent course.) Studio 12 (Fall). |
6 |
ARCH-632 | Architectural Design II Students will analyze and solve building based architectural design
problems with a focus on residential design and other wood based
structures. (Pre-requisite, ARCH-631 Architectural Design I, Corequisite,
ARCH-621 Architectural Representation II). Classroom 3,
Studio 9, Credit 6 (S)
ARCH- (Co-requisites: ARCH-641 or equivalent course.) Studio 12 (Spring). |
6 |
ARCH-641 | Fundamentals of Building Systems Students will receive an overview of the various passive and active architectural and engineering systems that comprise a building project while focusing on wood frame construction. (Co-requisite ARCH- 632 Architectural Design II) Class 3, Credit 3 (S) (Co-requisites: ARCH-632 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Spring). |
3 |
ARCH-761 | Understanding Sustainability |
3 |
Second Year | ||
ARCH-699 | Coop Architecture (summer) ARCH-699 Co-op Architecture
This course provides a ten-week (350 hour min.) work experience in
the field. (Second year program status) Credit 0 (Su) (This class is restricted to students in the ARCH-MARCH program.) CO OP (Summer). |
0 |
ARCH-731 | Architectural Studio I: Site Building on the 1st year studios that explored basic communications between form and space this introduction to the 2nd year will investigate in greater depth the complexity and integrated nature of the architectural object and design process. Students will explore the artistic, conceptual, creative, and experiential side of architecture as a way of developing a rigorous process of architectural form-making. By developing methods, parameters, and alternatives of form-making, issues such as expression, perception, and representation will be explored. Although site design will be the focus of the course, full building designs will be examined in response to site parameters. Students will be expected to work in teams to explore communally a broad spectrum of design strategies at every opportunity. (Prerequisites: ARCH-632 or equivalent course. Co-requisites: ARCH-741 or equivalent course.) Studio 12 (Fall). |
6 |
ARCH-734 | Architectural Studio II: Urban Investigation of architectural design as a response to the modern urban context. This includes an understanding of urban design and planning, as well as community involvement. (Prerequisites: ARCH-731 or equivalent course.
Co-requisites: ARCH-742 or equivalent course.) Studio 12 (Spring). |
6 |
ARCH-741 | Integrated Bldg Systems I This course presents the various systems that comprise a project’s site work; architectural materials/methods, civil engineering, and landscaping architecture as well as site constraints. (Prerequisites: ARCH-641 or equivalent course. Co-requisite: ARCH-731 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Fall). |
3 |
ARCH-742 | Integrated Building Systems II The major tectonic components of a building will be studied in this course focusing on the building envelope and typical structural configurations. Structural inquiry will fully cover the field of statics. (Prerequisites: ARCH-741 or equivalent course.
Co-requisites: ARCH-734 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Spring). |
3 |
ARCH-751 | Architectural Theory |
3 |
ARCH-752 | Urban and Regional Planning |
3 |
ARCH-762 | Industrial Ecology Fundm Students will learn how to assess the impact and interrelations of built environments on the natural environment by utilizing life cycle assessment tools and principles of sustainability. (Prerequisites: ARCH-661 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Fa/sp/su). |
3 |
ARCH-763 | Sustainable Building Metrics The measurement science, performance metrics, assessment tools, and fundamental data critical for the development and implementation of building systems associated with life-cycle operation of buildings while maintaining a healthy indoor environment. (This class is restricted to graduate students in the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (ARCH-MARCH, SUSTSY-MS, SUST-PHD).) Lecture 3 (Fall). |
3 |
Third Year | ||
ARCH-698 | Global Experience (summer) An immersive experience outside the student’s home culture whereby architecture is studied as the outcome of historic, social, cultural, religious, and physical factors. Study Abrd 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer). |
0 |
ARCH-733 | Architectural Studio III: Adaptive This course examines the adaptive reuse of existing spaces, with implicit exposure to the basics of historic preservation. Students will examine and document an existing “real” space within the region, and propose coherent and rational architectural interventions for that space. (Prerequisites: ARCH-734 or equivalent course.
Co-requisites: ARCH-743 or equivalent course.) Studio 12 (Fall). |
6 |
ARCH-735 | Architecture Studio IV: Integrative This studio provides the opportunity for students to execute a comprehensive and
integrative project from schematic design through design development. (Prerequisites: ARCH-733 or equivalent course.
Co-requisites: ARCH-744 or equivalent course.) Studio 12 (Spring). |
6 |
ARCH-743 | Integrated Building Systems III Typical interior building components will be studied in this course from subdivision of space down to selection of material finishes as they relate to building code regulations. Structural inquiry will continue with full coverage of strength of materials. (Prerequisites: ARCH-742 or equivalent course. Co-requisites: ARCH-733 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Fall). |
3 |
ARCH-744 | Integrated Building Systems IV In conjunction with the co-requisite course, students will document a building design with design development drawings, including MEP with a focus on environmental systems and lighting. (Pre-requisite ARCH-743 Integrated Building Systems III, Co-requisite ARCH-733 Architectural Studio IV: Comprehensive) Class 3, Credit 3 (S) (Prerequisites: ARCH-743 or equivalent course. Co-requisites: ARCH-733 or equivalent course.) Lecture 3 (Spring). |
3 |
ARCH-753 | Research Seminar/Thesis Prep Students frame individual thesis proposals through various research approaches, critical readings, presentations and examinations of architecture; physicality, socially, culturally, historically and technologically. (Prerequisite, 60 credit hours in the program) Class 3, Credit 3 (F) (This class is restricted to students in the ARCH-MARCH program.) Lecture 3 (Fall). |
3 |
Open Graduate Sustainability Elective |
3 | |
Open Graduate Electives |
6 | |
Fourth Year (fall only) | ||
ARCH-771 | Professional Practice Students will study the roles of stakeholders involved in architecture within the context of project management and business practices including legal responsibilities, and professional ethics. (Second year courses) Class 3, Credit 3 (S) (This class is restricted to students in the ARCH-MARCH program.) Lecture 3 (Spring). |
3 |
ARCH-790 | Thesis Students will propose, design, and defend an architectural design or research problem, while working closely with a selected faculty committee. (Prerequisite, ARCH-753 Research Methods/Thesis Preparation) Class 3, Studio 9, Credit 6 (F, W, Su) (Prerequisites: ARCH-753 or equivalent course.) Thesis 6 (Fall). |
6 |
Open Graduate Electives |
6 | |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 105 |
Numerous courses in the architecture curriculum require students to purchase supplies for use in class. Please review the Supply List for required supplies prior to starting the Master of Architecture program. For additional information, visit our Accreditation and Support page.
Note for online students
The frequency of required and elective course offerings in the online program will vary, semester by semester, and will not always match the information presented here. Online students are advised to seek guidance from the listed program contact when developing their individual program course schedule.