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Curriculum Sequence Chart

Design Studio materials are distributed IN STUDIO and are not supplied to students online or through the Syllabus Office. Please contact your Student Representative and/or Local Coordinator. For all Athabasca courses, outlines can be obtained by clicking on the appropriate links from the chart below

Athabasca University offers an academic program. The design studios are offered virtually using communication technology. The graduate of Athabasca University's programs receives a pre-professional Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Architecture. Neither of these credentials qualify as meeting the educational requirements for certification by the CACB.

Note: Please refer to the Course Information for the required course prerequisites.

PART 1 - Introduction to Architecture

Theory

Architectural Design Theory Fundamentals Credit Point: 3

Design Studio

Foundations of Architectural Design: Collective Habitat
RAIC400
Credit Point: 6
Foundations of Architectural Design: Elements
RAIC300
Credit Point: 6
Foundations of Architectural Design: Simple Habitat
RAIC350
Credit Point: 6
Foundations of Design
RAIC200
Credit Point: 6

History

History of Canadian Architecture Credit Point: 3 History of Ideas in Architecture I Credit Point: 3

Technical

Introduction to Structures Credit Point: 3 Materials, Properties, and Applications Credit Point: 3
PART II - Skill Development, Knowledge Acquisition & Understanding

Technical

Advanced Structures Credit Point: 3 Building Envelope and Assemblies Credit Point: 3 Mechanical Equipment of Buildings Credit Point: 3 Sustainable Design Credit Point: 3

Design Studio

Architectural Design: Cultural, Recreational and Institutional
RAIC450
Credit Point: 6
Architectural Design: Workplace
RAIC490
Credit Point: 6

Theory

Contemporary Architectural Theory and Research Credit Point: 3 History and Theory of Modernism Credit Point: 3 Landscape Architecture Theory and Practice Credit Point: 3

History

History of Ideas in Architecture II Credit Point: 3
PART III - Synthesis & Application

Technical

Architectural Design: Acoustics Credit Point: 3 Architectural Design: Lighting Credit Point: 3 Whole Systems Design Credit Point: 3

Professional Practice

Architectural practice management Credit Point: 3 The Regulatory Environment Credit Point: 3

Design Studio

Comprehensive Design of Complex Buidlings
RAIC655
Credit Point: 6
Design in the Urban Environment
RAIC675
Credit Point: 6
Syllabus Diploma Project
RAIC 690
Credit Point: 12

Theory

Urbanism Credit Point: 3