ARCT 1110 - History of Architecture I

Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
An introductory course in the history of architectural ideas, construction technology and community in major world cultures from ancient periods to 1500 A.D. Topics include the development of architecture through historical periods, identification features and characteristics of architecture during these periods; Ancient architecture, Greek and Roman architecture, Indian architecture, Chinese architecture and Japanese architecture, Islamic architecture and Byzantine architecture.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

List the factors that influenced the architecture in each period studied.
Identify the major structures built during each period studied.
Describe the means of construction and use of materials