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University of Calgary Calendar 2020-2021 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions E Environmental Design EVDS
Environmental Design EVDS

For more information about these courses see the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape website: sapl.ucalgary.ca/.

Environmental Design 401       Introduction to Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
An examination of the central concepts of architecture, planning and landscape architecture delivered in an online format.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Design 402       Design, Digital Technology and the Built Environment
An introduction to the fundamental principles underlying modern digital technology-based systems, from a design of the built environment perspective. Topics include The Attention Economy, Big Data, Surveillance Capitalism, Ambient Intelligence, the Internet of Things, Opaque and Transparent Algorithms, Biocreepiness, and Systems Thinking. No specific technical background is required. Participants will complete a design project on a topic of personal interest.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Design 502       Designing Powerful Communication
Accurate and persuasive communication is becoming increasingly vital to accomplish our goals, whether they are to present research, defend a thesis, or make a compelling argument in the workplace. Participants will iteratively design professional quality oral presentations on a topic of personal interest. In addition to understanding the psychology of communication, students will learn how to determine which communication techniques are most appropriate for specific purposes.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Environmental Design 523       Sustainability in the Built Environment
The principle of sustainability recognizes people as temporary stewards of their environments, working toward a respect for natural systems and a higher quality of life. Examination of the built environment and the tools to achieve a stable and balanced and a regenerative ecosystem in a process of responsible consumption, wherein waste is minimized and the built environment interacts with natural environments and cycles. Healthful interior environments, resource efficiency, ecologically benign materials, renewable energies and social justice issues are examined.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Environmental Design 523 and Architectural Studies 423 will not be allowed.
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Environmental Design 583       Special Topics in Environmental Design
Thematic inquiry and design related to environmental design topics.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Environmental Design 597       Special Topics in Environmental Design
Thematic inquiry and design related to environmental design topics.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; (3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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