Spring Online


Principles of Architecture

AH 350--Four Quarter Hours

Dr. Rihab Kassatly Bagnole
Seigfred Hall 434
Ohio University--Athens Campus
(740)593-9429
bagnoler@ohio.edu

Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available on the course Website once the course begins.


Course
Description

Introduction to styles, theories, and structural principles of architecture.

Prerequisites

None



Methods of Course Instruction

This course is taught entirely online, so you must keep up with the assigned readings, access the posted information, and submit the assignments on time. It is crucial that you &use your campus email address and log on to the Blackboard site at least five times a week. When submitting written assignments, always use MS Word, Power Point, or save your document in text format or as a PDF.

Course Objectives

This course will investigate the art of architecture from ancient times to the present. It aims to develop and increase the perceptual skills of the students, who will be able to recognize architects, styles, functions and locations of buildings, as well as the environment that shaped the conception of each of them.  The students will also distinguish formal and contextual elements necessary to discuss the architectural structures and architects from different cultures and gain knowledge of some basic theories on architecture.


General Course Requirements

Research paper, discussion board participation, weekly assignments, midterm & final exams

Materials

Required

Text(s)

Fazio, Michael, Marian Moffett, and Lawrence Wodehouse. A World History of Architecture, 2nd Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008.
 ISBN-13 9780071544795


Note:
The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.
 

 

Alternative source where materials should be obtained: Follett’s Book Store.  I already placed an order with them.  Please check with them.  


Exams
Requirements

2 exams - No proctoring required

How are exams to be taken: Online

Dates of Exams
TBD


Call the Ohio University Online Staff at 1-888-551-6446 if you have questions about this course or the enrollment process.


Call the education counselors in Lifelong and Distance Learning at (740) 593-2910 for information about online degree opportunities from Ohio University.