| ARCH 3314
Contemporary Issues in Architecture 2012 Spring Semester ARCH 3314-003 Architecture Room 102 TTh 11:00 am-12:20 pm ARCH 3314-005 Architecture Room 102 TTh 2:00 pm-3:20 pm Associate Professor Robert D. Perl, AIA, LEED AP BD+C |
| Texas Tech University College of Architecture Robert D. Perl 3314 | updated 04/25/2012 |
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Catalog Description 3314 Contemporary Issues in Architecture Prerequisite: ARCH 2311 and 2315. Contemporary issues in architectural theory and history utilizing precedents from early 20th century to present. (Writing Intensive) |
TTU Catalog Course Descriptions |
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NAAB Student Performance Criteria (2009) A. 1. Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, speak and listen effectively. The topic of 3314 Sections 003 and 005: B. 3. Sustainability: Ability to design projects that optimize, conserve, or reuse natural and built resources, provide healthful environments for occupants/users, and reduce the environmental impacts of building construction and operations on future generations through means such as carbon-neutral design, bioclimatic design, and energy efficiency. |
NAAB Resources for Schools: NAAB 2009 Conditions for Accreditation (pdf) Pages 22-26. Foxit Reader download Adobe Reader download |
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NAAB Criteria secondary topics (2009) A. 2. Design Thinking Skills A. 5. Investigative Skills A. 7. Use of Precedents A. 11. Applied Research B. 8 Environmental Systems B. 10. Building Envelope Systems B. 12. Building Materials and Assemblies C. 3 Client Role in Architecture C. 6. Leadership C. 9. Community and Social Responsibility |
NAAB lists 11 Criteria in Realm A: Critical Thinking and Representation, 12 Criteria in Realm B: Integrated Building Practices, Technical Skills and Knowledge, and 9 Criteria in Realm C: Leadership and Practice. |
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Learning Objectives ▪ Increase understanding of the role of contemporary architectural issues in "future design practice" and "knowledge of the discipline for the benefit of society" ▪ Increase abilities to discover, read critically, interpret, and evaluate contemporary architectural issues ▪ Increase abilities to interpret, organize, and analyze data and precedents to create useful information ▪ Increase abilities to communicate contemporary architectural issues ▪ Increase abilities to write, edit, and rewrite ▪ Increase understanding of contemporary architectural issues in evidence-based design methods |
College of Architecture Mission Statement |
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Course Requirements This course is designated as Writing Intensive. "The fundamental objective of a writing intensive course is for students to write often and receive critical review from the course instructor... The writing intensive course emphasizes the process as well as the products of writing. Faculty use writing to reinforce student learning. Students’ writing should formulate ideas, raise questions, and express considered opinions. Students’ written work should analyze, integrate, and synthesize as well as communicate." |
TTU Catalog Investing effort to write, edit, and rewrite multiple drafts is an effective way to improve learning of the material AND improve your writing effectiveness. |
| This course is an upper-division course. Upper-division academic quality is expected. | Upper-division academic quality obviously applies to class participation and everything submitted for grading. More importantly, upper-division academic quality is expected of your attitude towards learning. Upper-division education is about getting the MOST education for your investment of time and money. |
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Students are expected to fully
participate in
each class. The assigned readings must be completed before the
start of class, and each student must be prepared to engage in
meaningful discussion about the readings. |
Most class sessions will utilize a seminar format. Be prepared to be called upon. Thoughtful participation will increase everyone's learning. |
| All work must be completed and loaded before 11:59 pm on the indicated dates. Late work will be penalized 10 points per day. | Loading Instructions |
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Work will be graded A:90-100, B:80-89, C:70-79, D:60-69, F:50-59, or
Missing:0. At the discretion of the instructor some work may be
graded Pass:100, Fail:50, or Missing:0. The Semester Grade will consist of the following components: Classroom Participation 20% Weekly Assignments 35% Paper Assignments 35% |
"Each student will produce at least
4,000 words
(approximately 10 pages) of finished academic prose, although the
required amount of un-graded, informal, or draft writing may be much
higher. Although these
4,000 words
are the finished product, this number assumes that the student has
rewritten each assignment at least once." Dr. Clifton Ellis, Associate Dean for Academics January 17, 2012 |
| "A grade of C or better is required for all courses included in the architecture degree plan. In the college, a C is equivalent to a grade of 70-79." |
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Every class is important. If absence is unavoidable, ask reliable
classmates for class content, lecture notes, etc. Credit for late work will be considered only with advanced official notification and/or medical or authorized leave documentation. |
The content of this
course is cumulative. It builds upon your understanding of previous
material. DO NOT fall behind. |
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Before each class with assigned readings, the student will: ▪ read, study, and reread, the assigned content. During each class, the student will: ▪ participate in the class discussion. |
LEARNING SUGGESTION: Actively (underline, take notes, prepare questions, etc.) read the material the first time on your own. Then study my Notes. Finally, reread the material. |
| "[More than 10% of class meetings] absences are considered excessive and constitute cause for having the student drop the class or receive a grade of ’F’, or ’I’ when appropriate." |
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"To create and preserve a classroom atmosphere that optimizes teaching
and learning, all participants share a responsibility in creating a
civil and non-disruptive forum. Students are expected to conduct
themselves at all times in this classroom in a manner that does not
disrupt teaching or learning. The instructor is authorized to take such
steps as are necessary if the behavior of a student disrupts the normal
classroom procedure. Instructors may remove a student for the single
class session in which such disruptive behavior becomes continuous
and/or serious, and may begin disciplinary proceedings." "Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor, students are prohibited from engaging in any other form of distraction." |
Civility in the Classroom (pdf) |
| "The College of Architecture reserves the right to retain, exhibit, and reproduce work submitted by students. Work submitted for a grade is the property of the college and remains so until it is returned to the student." |
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Academic Integrity "It is the aim of the faculty of Texas Tech University to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of students to present as their own any work that they have not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a serious offense and renders the offenders liable to serious consequences, possibly suspension." "Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misrepresenting facts, and any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the student ... or the attempt to commit such an act." "Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following: ▪ Collaborating with or seeking aid or receiving assistance from another student or individual during a test or in conjunction with an assignment without authority. ▪ Discussing the contents of an examination with another student who will take the examination. ▪ Divulging the contents of an examination, for the purpose of preserving questions for use by another, when the instructor has designated that the examination is not to be removed from the examination room or not to be returned to or kept by the student." "Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the appropriation of, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means material that is attributable in whole or in part to another source, including words, ideas, illustrations, structure, computer code, other expression and media, and presenting that material as one’s own academic work being offered for credit. Any student who fails to give credit for quotations or for an essentially identical expression of material taken from books, encyclopedias, magazines, Internet documents, reference works or from the themes, reports, or other writings of a fellow student is guilty of plagiarism." "Collusion includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing academic assignments offered for credit or collaboration with another person to commit a violation of any section of the rules on scholastic dishonesty." |
TTU Catalog Academic Regulations |
| Giving aid or receiving aid are both violations of academic integrity. |
| "Texas Tech University students, faculty and administrators are committed to creating a university atmosphere that is free of academic dishonesty. All members of the university community are responsible for upholding the standards of excellence and for having integrity in the work they produce. The standard is for all members of the Texas Tech community to contribute to the campus environment in an ethical and honest manner. Integrity matters to all members of the Texas Tech community." | TTU Integrity Matters (pdf) |
| "As members of the academic community, university students enjoy the privileges and share the obligations of the larger community of which the university is a part. Students are entitled to the privileges which accrue to them by virtue of this membership. These privileges carry with them the obligations of responsible citizenship." | TTU Code of Student Conduct |
| All assignments submitted for grading shall be the exclusive work of the individual student unless collaboration is explicitly called for by an assignment. | This semester, no collaborative assignments are planned for this course. |
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Required Textbook Booth, Wayne C., Colomb, Gregory G., Williams, Joseph M. 2008. The Craft of Research. Third Edition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. |
TTU Bookstore: 742-3816 isbn.nu, BookFinder, Barnes & Noble, Amazon Publisher's webpage and interview with the authors |
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9 Individual Study Day |
10 Final Exams 003 Paper 2 Final due 4:00 pm |
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12 Final Exams 005 Paper 2 Final due 1:00 pm |
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Declaration of Commitment to Learning
I declare my commitment to learn at the ____ level in ARCH 3314 Contemporary Issues in Architecture, 2012 Spring Semester. I understand this requires a corresponding investment of consistent efforts to: ▪ motivate myself to learn, ▪ read, reread, and study thoroughly all course materials, ▪ utilize note taking and other study skills, ▪ participate meaningfully in the discussions, and ▪ work effectively on all Literature and Paper submittals. ___________________________________________________ signature date |
TTU Catalog Academic Regulations "The grades used, including plus and minus, with their interpretations, are A, excellent; B, good; C, average; D, inferior...; F, failure; P, passing; PR, in progress; I, incomplete; W, withdrawal..." Suggested average weekly investment: 3 class hours + 6 outside hours = 9 hours per week |
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ADA Syllabus Statement
"Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructor’s office hours. Please note instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from Student Disability Services has been provided. For additional information, you may contact Student Disability Services in 335 West Hall or call 806-742-2405." |
College of Architecture Syllabi Addendum |
| Texas Tech University College of Architecture Robert D. Perl 3314 | copyright © 2012 |
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Associate
Professor Robert D. Perl, AIA, LEED AP BD+C AH 1002D Office Hours: TTh 3:30-5:00 pm or by appointment (806) 742-3169 x248 robert.perl@ttu.edu |