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 Graduate Studies Calendar 2021-2022 Courses of Instruction Course Descriptions A Architecture, Planning and Landscape APLA
Architecture, Planning and Landscape APLA
APLA 670 672 674 680 682 684 690 692 694 696
 

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Architecture, Planning and Landscape 670       Design Research Methods
An introductory overview to the variety of research strategies, methods and project-based inquiries pursued in the professional design disciplines of architecture, planning and landscape architecture. Design research requires creative and critical thinking in the pursuit of inquiries as to how we shape our world, recognizing the intense complexities and emerging challenges to be addressed in the creation of buildings, cities, and landscapes.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
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Architecture, Planning and Landscape 672       Design Research Writing
Knowledge translation, written communication and dissemination are key skills for design researchers. Addresses effective writing approaches in the development of research proposals, research abstracts, conference presentations, research paper submissions for peer review, and thesis documentation.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
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Architecture, Planning and Landscape 674       Design Innovation
Examines theories, precedents and strategies at the heart of novel and innovative design research, design responses, and approaches to design practice. Introduces design entrepreneurship and innovation skills crucial to advancing the impact of design research and its far-reaching implications within the built environment.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
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Architecture, Planning and Landscape 680       Design Practice Research Project Definition
Introduction to practice-based research in the design fields. Explores the differences between first professional degree training, traditional PhD research and design-based creative practice research by learning to contextualize existing professional expertise and experience. Students will progress toward defining their doctoral research question through self-reflexive study, the application of design thinking strategies; attendance at and reflection upon practice research symposium events and peer presentations; and the development of their research statement.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
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Architecture, Planning and Landscape 684       Strategies for Design Practice Research
Compares alternative strategies for conducting practice research in the design disciplines. Emphasizes discussions regarding the appropriateness and limitations of different approaches and methodologies through examination of academic literature, practice research case studies, and the research of peers in the symposium. The research process, drawing conclusions, and reporting findings also are examined with a view toward developing the student's research proposal and work plan in advance of preparation for candidacy field of study examination.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
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Architecture, Planning and Landscape 682       Contexts of Design Practice Research
Exploration of diverse contexts crucial to crafting a research question and the development of skills associated with the evaluation and use of extant research. The effects on design research of social, political, economic, and cultural contexts, as well as of academic and professional practices, are considered through the assessment of academic and professional literature, precedents and case studies, and symposia presentations. Develops an understanding of how contexts impact the researcher, the research question, the choice of research methods, dissemination of research, and other aspects of practice research.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
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Architecture, Planning and Landscape 690       Topics Course in Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
Thematic inquiry and design related to special topics in architecture, planning and landscape architecture.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Architecture, Planning and Landscape 692       Topics Course in Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
Thematic inquiry and design related to special topics in architecture, planning and landscape architecture.
Course Hours: 1.5 units; (3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Architecture, Planning and Landscape 694       Topics Course in Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
Thematic inquiry and design related to special topics in architecture, planning and landscape architecture.
Course Hours: 1.5 units; (3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Architecture, Planning and Landscape 696       Topics Course in Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture
Thematic inquiry and design related to special topics in architecture, planning and landscape architecture.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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