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Graduate Record 2010-2011 
    
Graduate Record 2010-2011 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

Course Descriptions


 

Architecture

  
  • ARCH 8230 - Building Synthesis


    Building design is a multi disciplinary collaboration; an architect (now more than ever) needs to be aware of processes and technologies that will impact the visual perception and experience of a building. This course investigates, develops and applies environmental and design strategies at various scales of operation through the concurrent ARCH 801 studio design project. What are the important criteria for a building envelope that is to meet environmental expectations and requirements in the Twenty-First-Century? 15-20% of a building’s energy consumption might be attributed to building envelope - given this, small shifts in strategy have the potential to make a considerable ‘sustainable’ contribution!



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARCH 8300 - Preservation/ Adaptive Use


    Individual study directed by a faculty member.



    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • ARCH 8480 - Professional Ethics and Communication


    Introduces the primary issues involved in the practice of architecture: professional ethics, business practices, project process and management, personnel management, management of the process of producing a building, and the methods available to do so.



    Credits: 4
  
  • ARCH 8500 - Special Topics in Architecture


    Topical offerings in architecture.



    Credits: 1 to 6
  
  • ARCH 8800 - Teaching Experience


    Teaching Experience Prerequisite: Permission of the chair.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARCH 8993 - Advanced Independent Research


    Advanced independent research on topics selected by individual students in consultation with a faculty advisor Prerequisite: Permission of the chair.



    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • ARCH 8999 - Non-Topical Research, Masters


    Advanced independent research on topics selected by individual students in consultation with a faculty advisor Prerequisite: Permission of the chair.



    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • SARC 5100 - Sites and Systems


    This course presents innovations in urban infrastructure that emphasize site-specific design, multi-functionality, security, ecological performance, aesthetic performance, resilience, and social justice.



    Credits: 3
  
  • SARC 6000 - The Common Course


    The Common course analyzes the existing and potential contributions of our four disciplines to the process of contemporary urbanization. The goal is to introduce all incoming graduate students to both the range of distinct perspectives and common threads represented in the School with respect to the land, history, environmental ethics and the role of design. Through lectures and workshops, students develop skills in representation, research and communication with an understanding of the methodologies of each discipline. All Master’s students in programs two years or longer must take this course.



    Credits: 1

Architecture & Landscape Architecture

  
  • ALAR 5010 - Introduction to Design


    The Summer Design Institute prepares graduate students admitted to the Master of Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture Programs for rigorous professional study in these design disciplines. Three courses comprise the full time course of study over a two month period during the University of Virginia’s Summer Session. Introduction to design concepts from the scale of the city to the body, developing an understanding of design process and compositional strategies in architecture and landscape architecture. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture Program - required for entry into the three year course of professional study unless waived by the Department Chair.



    Credits: 1
  
  • ALAR 5020 - Introduction to Design Graphics


    The Summer Design Institute prepares graduate students admitted to the Master of Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture Programs for rigorous professional study in these design disciplines. Three courses comprise the full time course of study over a two month period during the University of Virginia’s Summer Session. Introduction to both digital and manual representational techniques, developing the precision and facility necessary for visual communication. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture Program - required for entry into the three year course of professional study unless waived by the Department Chair.



    Credits: 1
  
  • ALAR 5030 - Introduction to Design Theory and Analysis


    The Summer Design Institute prepares graduate students admitted to the Master of Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture Programs for rigorous professional study in these design disciplines. Three courses comprise the full time course of study over a two month period during the University of Virginia’s Summer Session. Introduction to the analysis of the physical environment at the intersection of historical understanding and contemporary imagination. Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture Program - required for entry into the three year course of professional study unless waived by the Department Chair.



    Credits: 1
  
  • ALAR 6710 - Studio Workshop


    Lectures and demonstrations of graphic skills and digital media to be incorporated in ARCH 601.



    Credits: 2
  
  • ALAR 6712 - Studio Workshop


    Lectures and demonstrations of graphic skills and digital media to be incorporated in ARCH 602.



    Credits: 2
  
  • ALAR 7020 - Design Research Studio I


    Intermediate-level design problems, emphasizing structure, enclosure, life safety and building systems. Prerequisite: ARCH 701or L AR 701



    Credits: 6
  
  • ALAR 8020 - Design Research Studio II


    Advanced vertical studio, exploring complex issues and sites, often through interdisciplinary design research. Typical projects include brownfields, urban landscape infrastructure, and sustainable designs. Several choices available including Venice travel studio. Prerequisite: ARCH 801 or L AR 801



    Credits: 6
  
  • ALAR 8060 - Urbanism Design Studio


    This design studio pulls together many issues that graduate students have studied individually in design technology, theory and history courses into a complex and integrated section of a living and working community. This research looks at integrating infrastructure systems as a community connection system, energy producing ecology and as a civic public space symbol.



    Credits: 6
  
  • ALAR 8100 - Design Research Seminar


    Design Research Seminar. Prerequisite: Permission of the chair.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ALAR 8995 - Independent Design Research Studio


    Independent Design Research Studio.         Prerequisite: ALAR 821 and permission of the chair.



    Credits: 6

Art History

  
  • ARAH 5056 - Roman Architecture


    Roman Architecture



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5058 - Roman Imperial Art and Architecture I


    Roman Imperial Art and Architecture I



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5059 - Roman Imperial Art and Architecture II


    Roman Imperial Art and Architecture II



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5253 - Italian Fifteenth Century Painting I


    Italian Fifteenth Century Painting I



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5254 - Italian 16th Century Painting


    Italian 16th Century Painting



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5277 - Italian Renaissance Sculpture I


    Italian Renaissance Sculpture I



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5281 - Dutch Painting in the Golden Age


    Surveys the major artists and schools of the United Provinces from about 1580-1680, including Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Vermeer, and Jacob van Ruisdael, seen in the context of Dutch culture and history. Emphasizes the iconographic method of interpreting daily-life genre and landscape, the role of theory in Dutch art, and the character of Dutch realism.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5525 - Topics in Renaissance Art History


    Examines focused topics in Renaissance Art History.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5559 - New Course in History of Art


    This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of History of Art.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5585 - Topics in the Art of East, South, and Southeast Asia


    Examines focused topics in the Art of East, South, and Southeast Asia.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5681 - Museum Studies


    Museum Studies



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5751 - Approaches to American Art


    Introduces historiography and methodology of American art history from earliest discussions to the present, through an analysis of one particular mode (e.g., portraiture, landscape, genre) over time.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5752 - Representations of Race in American Art


    Representations of Race in American Art



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5753 - Southern History and Material Culture


    Southern History & Material Culture is an intensive graduate-level introduction to the decorative arts, history and material culture of the American South. The four-week course includes a number of lectures, collection studies and workshops by members of the staff of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, Old Salem, Inc., the faculty of the University of Virginia, and guest scholars.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 5951 - African Art


    African Art



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7500 - Research Problems in Ancient Architecture/Archaeology


    Reading and research problems in ancient architecture and archaeology.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7500 - Research Problems in Medieval Architecture


    Reading and research problems in medieval architecture



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7505 - Research Problems in Ancient Art/ Archaeology


    Reading and research on problems in Greek, Etruscan, and Roman art.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7515 - Research Problems Medieval Art


    Reading and research on problems in medieval art and its social background.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7520 - Research Problems in Renaissance/Baroque Architecture


    Reading and research problems in Renaissance/Baroque architecture



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7525 - Research Problems in Renaissance/Baroque Art


    Reading and research problems in Renaissance/Baroque art



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7530 - Research Problems in 18th/19th Century Architecture


    Reading and research problems in 18th/19th century architecture



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7535 - Research Problems in 18th/19th Century Art


    Reading and research problems in 18th/19th century art



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7540 - Research Problems in 20th/21st Century Architecture


    Reading and research problems in 20th/21st century architecture



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7545 - Research Problems in 20th/21st Century Art


    Reading and research problems in 20th/21st century art.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7560 - Research Problems in Architecture Theory, Comparative & Other Topics


    Reading and research problems in architecture theory, comparative & other topics.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7565 - Research Problems in Art Theory, Comparative & Other Topics


    Reading and research problems in art theory, comparative & other topics.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7570 - Research Problems in the Architecture of the Americas


    Reading and research problems in the architecture of the Americas.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7575 - Research Problems in the Art of the Americas


    Reading and research problems in the art of the Americas.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7580 - Research Problems in the Architecture of East, South, and Southeast Asia


    Reading and research problems in the architecture of East, South, and Southeast Asia.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7585 - Research Problems in the Art of East, South, and Southeast Asia


    Reading and research problems in the art of East, South, and Southeast Asia.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 7590 - Research Problems in the Architecture of Africa or Islam


    Reading and research problems in the architecture of Africa or Islam.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 8051 - Theory and Interpretation in the Visual Arts


    Investigates problems in the theory and interpretation of the visual arts



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 8052 - Library Methodology in the Visual Arts


    Required for all entering graduate students. Introduces the bibliography of the visual arts including architecture, archaeology, painting, sculpture, and the graphic arts. Specific research and reference publications are analyzed in terms of their scope, special features, and applications to meeting research and information needs.



    Credits: 1
  
  • ARAH 8091 - MA Thesis Research


    MA Thesis Research



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 8092 - MA Thesis Writing


    The MA thesis, up to 50 pages in length, will be prepared under the supervision of the major advisor, reviewed by a three-person committee and defended orally before the end of term.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 8095 - Dissertation Proposal


    Preparation of a 15-20 page dissertation proposal under the supervision of a dissertation advisor.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 8695 - Special Reading Problems


    Special Reading Problems



    Credits: 3 to 12
  
  • ARAH 8940 - Special Reading Problems in Art


    Special Reading Problems in Art



    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • ARAH 8950 - Special Reading Problems


    Special Reading Problems



    Credits: 1 to 12
  
  • ARAH 8998 - Non-Topical Rsch, Masters Prep


    For master’s research, taken before a thesis director has been selected.



    Credits: 3 to 12
  
  • ARAH 8999 - Non-Topical Research, Masters


    For master’s research, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.



    Credits: 3 to 12
  
  • ARAH 9500 - Seminar in Ancient Architecture/Archaeology


    Investigates problems in ancient architecture/archaeology.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9505 - Seminar in Ancient Art/Archaeology


    Investigates problems in ancient art/archaeology



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9510 - Seminar in Medieval Architecture


    Investigates problems in medieval architecture



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9515 - Seminar in Medieval Art


    Investigates problems in medieval art



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9520 - Seminar in Renaissance/Baroque Architecture


    Investigates problems in renaissance/baroque architecture



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9525 - Seminar in Renaissance/Baroque Art


    Investigates problems in renaissance/baroque art



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9530 - Seminar in 18th/19th Architecture


    Investigates problems in 18th-19th century architecture



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9535 - Seminar in 18th/19th Art


    Investigates problems in 18th-19th century art



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9540 - Seminar in 20th/21st Century Architecture


    Investigates problems in 20th/21st century architecture



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9545 - Seminar in 20th/21st Century Art


    Investigates problems in 20th/21st century architecture.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9560 - Seminar in Architecture Theory, Comparative & Other Topics


    Investigates problems in architecture theory, comparative, and other topics.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9565 - Seminar in Art Theory, Comparative & Other Topics


    Investigates problems in architecture theory, comparative, and other topics



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9570 - Seminar in the Architecture of the Americas


    Investigates problems in architecture of the Americas



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9575 - Seminar in the Art of the Americas


    Investigates problems in art of the Americas



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9580 - Seminar in the Architecture of East, South, and Southeast Asia


    Investigates problems in architecture of East, South, and Southeast Asia



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9585 - Seminar in the Art of East, South, and Southeast Asia


    Investigates problems in art of East, South, and Southeast Asia



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9590 - Seminar in the Architecture of Africa or Islam


    Investigates problems in architecture of Africa or Islam



    Credits: 3
  
  • ARAH 9995 - Supervised Research


    Supervised Research



    Credits: 3 to 12
  
  • ARAH 9998 - Non-Topical Rsch,Doctoral Prep


    For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.



    Credits: 3 to 12
  
  • ARAH 9999 - Non-Topical Research, Doctoral


    For doctoral research taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.



    Credits: 3 to 12

Arts Administration

  
  • ARAD 5050 - Arts Marketing Theory and Practice


    Audience development theory and marketing strategies and techniques as they apply specifically to the arts and arts institutions.



    Credits: 3

Astronomy

  
  • ASTR 5010 - Astrophysical Processes


    An introduction to the basic physics of astronomy and astrophysics organized around learning physical principles and applying them to astrophysical objects. Physics covered will be chosen from fluid mechanics, radiative transfer, statistical mechanics, classical and quantum radiation processes, and quantum mechanics of atomic and molecular structure. This graduate course will involve more complex and difficult assignments than ASTR 4810. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5110 - Astronomical Techniques


    Surveys modern techniques of radiation measurement, data analysis, and image processing, and their application to astrophysical problems, especially the physical properties of stars and galaxies. Relevant laboratory experiments and observations with the department’s telescopes are included. Students are expected to develop a familiarity with programming and other basic computer skills if they do not already possess them. Prerequisite: ASTR 211-212; PHYS 342, 343 or instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5340 - Introductory Radio Astronomy


    Studies the fundamentals of measuring power and power spectra, antennas, interferometers, and radiometers. Topics include thermal radiation, synchrotron radiation, and line frequency radiation; and radio emission from the planets, sun, flare stars, pulsars, supernovae, interstellar gas, galaxies, and quasi-stellar sources. Prerequisite: MATH 225 and PHYS 210.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5350 - Introduction to Radio Astronomy Instrumentation


    An introduction to the instrumentation of radio astronomy. Discussion includes fundamentals of measuring radio signals, noise theory, basic radiometry, antennas, low noise electronics, coherent receivers, signal processing for continuum and spectral line studies, and arrays. Lecture material is supplemented by illustrative labs. Prerequisite: ASTR534 or Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5420 - Interstellar Medium


    Studies the physics of the interstellar gas and grains, the distribution and dynamics of gas, and cosmic radiation and interstellar magnetic fields. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5430 - Stellar Astrophysics


    Studies observed properties and physics of stars including radiative transfer; stellar thermodynamics; convection; formation of spectra in atmospheres; equations of stellar structure; nuclear reactions; stellar evolution; and nucleosynthesis. Includes applicable numerical techniques. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5440 - Stellar Astrophysics


    Studies observed properties and physics of stars including radiative transfer; stellar thermodynamics; convection; formation of spectra in atmospheres; equations of stellar structure; nuclear reactions; stellar evolution; and nucleosynthesis. Includes applicable numerical techniques. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5450 - High Energy Astrophysics


    Introduces the physics of basic radiation mechanisms and particle acceleration processes that are important in high energy phenomena and space science. Discusses applications to pulsars, active galactic nuclei, radio galaxies, quasars, and supernovae. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5460 - Binary Stars


    Topics include the determination of orbital elements, the mass-luminosity-radius relation, formation of binary systems, the Roche model, mass loss, mass transfer, circumstellar material, accretion disks, evolution of close interacting binaries, and some special classes of binaries such as cataclysmic variables, RS CVn binaries, Algol-type binaries, and X-ray binaries. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5480 - Evolution of the Universe


    Studies the origin and evolution of structure in the universe. Topics include the formation and evolution of galaxies, and tests of the theory based on observations of large-scale structure and the properties of galaxies as a function of look-back time. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5500 - Topical Seminar


    Detailed study of a current topic. Topic to be covered appears in the Course Offering Directory for the semester in which it is given. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5510 - Topical Seminar


    Detailed study of a current topic. Topic to be covered appears in the Course Offering Directory for the semester in which it is given. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5559 - New Course in Astronomy


    New course in the subject of astronomy.



    Credits: 1 to 4
  
  • ASTR 5610 - Galactic Structure and Stellar Populations


    Explores the structure and evolution of star clusters and galaxies, with emphasis on the kinematics, chemistry, ages, and spectral energy distributions of stellar populations. The course introduces fundamental tools of Galactic astronomy, including methods for assessing the size, shape, age, and dynamics of the Milky Way and other stellar systems, galaxy formation, interstellar gas and dust, dark matter, and the distance scale. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5630 - Extragalactic Astronomy


    This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy. Topics include both qualitative and quantitative discussion of various types of galaxy (ellipticals, spirals, dwarf, starburst); results from theory of stellar dynamics; groups and clusters of galaxies; active galaxies; high-redshift galaxies; galaxy evolution; the intergalactic medium; and dark matter. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate astrophysics majors and first and second year graduate students. Prerequisite: Physics and Math through PHYS 251, MATH 325 (or equivalent); ASTR 211,212 (or equivalent).



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 5640 - Extragalactic Astronomy II


    This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy. Topics include both a qualitative and quantitative discussion of star formation in galaxies, galaxy interactions and mergers, active galaxies and quasars, cosmology, structure formation in the universe, and galaxy formation and evolution. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate astrophysics majors and first and second year graduate students. Proposed: This course provides an overview of extragalactic astronomy. Topics include both a qualitative and quantitative discussion of star formation in galaxies, galaxy interactions and mergers, active galaxies and quasars, cosmology, structure formation in the universe, and galaxy formation and evolution. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate astrophysics majors and first and second year graduate students. Prerequisite: ASTR 5630 or Instructor Permission



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 6210 - Introduction to Sky and Solar System Concepts


    The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 1210. Students are offered special assignments and consultation on introductory astronomy concepts on the sky and solar system related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections, but restricted to graduate students in the Curry school. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
  
  • ASTR 6220 - Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Universe Concepts


    The subject matter of this course is the same as ASTR 1220. Students are offered special assignments and consultation on introductory astronomy concepts on the stars, galaxies and universe related to education. Offered concurrently with undergraduate sections but restricted to graduate students in the Curry school. Prerequisite: Curry School students; instructor permission.



    Credits: 3
 

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