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about neuroscience for architects I

This is an introductory course on the connections between neuroscience and architecture.

instructor

Margaret Tarampi, Assoc. AIA

prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for Neuroscience for Architects I.

course dates

02 April 2007 to 11 June 2007

course number

ARS 352/652

credit hours

2 units (upon successful completion of course)

course length

Eleven weeks (10 weeks + finals week)

course schedule

Lecture for 2 hours on Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

course methodology

The course will consist of lectures, guest speakers, readings, reports, quizzes, discussion, and presentations.

naab criteria

This course addresses the following conditions for accreditation as outlined by NAAB (National Architectural Accreditation Board) requirements.

1.4 Architecture Education and the Profession
1.5 Architecture Education and Society

12.1 Verbal and Writing Skills
12.3 Research Skills
12.4 Critical Thinking Skills
12.7 Human Behavior
12.8 Human Diversity
12.14 Accessibility

The complete list of NAAB criteria is on file in the school library and is available for review on-line (www.naab.org). Please contact your Department Chair if you have questions regarding the conditions for accreditation.