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Vector, Matrices,and Transformations

Matrix operations are used to perform transformations such as translations, rotations, and scale. Using the mathematics of 3D vectors—including dot and cross product applications—you’ll learn to solve linear systems with matrices.

Writing the Short Story

Become a creative storyteller. You’ll apply the elements of the narrative genre to write a short story with dialogue, character development, plot, and setting.

Western Civilization

Explore Western civilization from ancient civilizations to the Renaissance, focusing on ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Islamic religion and societies.

French 1: Basic Grammar and Speech

Bonjour! You’ll learn practical applications of basic principles of French pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar and gain an appreciation for French culture.

Topics in World Art

Explore art outside of the Western tradition. Taking a cross-cultural approach, you’ll learn to recognize what art communicates about Asian, African, Polynesian, and Pre-Columbian American cultures. NOTE: LA 326 meets the undergraduate Cultural Ideas & Influences requirement. Students may also seek director approval to apply this course towards the undergraduate… Read More

Applied Physics

Architects know physics. Learn to apply your knowledge of waves, sound, seismology, laws of motion, forces, gravity, energy, thermodynamics, fluids, properties of materials, and light to architecture.

20th Century Art

From post-impressionism to post-modernism, you’ll explore the art and ideas that shaped the 20th century, including Expressionism, Fauvism, Art Nouveau, Cubism, Futurism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Pop Art, performance art, and graffiti.

Art History Through the 15th Century

Examine the major styles of art and architecture in Western civilization from prehistory to the late Gothic and early Renaissance periods. You’ll practice the language of the arts and examine the purposes of art.

Cultural Anthropology for Today’s Artist

Explore the depth of human and cultural diversity. Examining people’s interpretations of cultural differences, you’ll analyze how people identify themselves in terms of kinship, economics, religion, and artistic production.

Light, Sound, and Motion

Light, sound, color, and motion are fundamental phenomena. This course provides you with insight into their properties, broadening your understanding of the world and sharpening the tools you apply in your work. This course fulfills the quantitative literacy requirement.