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Explore all classes offered by the Department  — use the filters in the right column below to view classes by discipline groups or by semester.

The Department of Architecture is “Course 4.” The method of assigning numbers to classes is to write the course number in Arabic numerals followed by a period and three digits, which are used to differentiate courses. Most classes retain the same number from year to year. Architecture groups its numbers by discipline group.

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4.684

Preparation for HTC Major Exam

Required of doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. The Major Exam covers a historically broad area of interest and includes components of history, historiography, and theory. Preparation for the exam will focus on four or five themes agreed upon in advance by the student and the examiner, and are defined by their area of teaching interest. Work is done in consultation with HTC faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program Guidelines.

Advisor
Fall
2025
1-0-26
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.685

Preparation for HTC Minor Exam

Required of doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. The Minor Exam focuses on a specific area of specialization through which the student might develop their particular zone of expertise. Work is done in consultation with HTC faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program Guidelines.

Advisor
Spring
2025
1-14-15
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.685

Preparation for HTC Minor Exam

Required of doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. The Minor Exam focuses on a specific area of specialization through which the student might develop their particular zone of expertise. Work is done in consultation with HTC faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program Guidelines.

Advisor
Fall
2022
1-14-15
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.685

Preparation for HTC Minor Exam

Required of doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. The Minor Exam focuses on a specific area of specialization through which the student might develop their particular zone of expertise. Work is done in consultation with HTC faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program Guidelines.

Advisor
Fall
2025
1-14-15
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.685

Preparation for HTC Minor Exam

Required of doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. The Minor Exam focuses on a specific area of specialization through which the student might develop their particular zone of expertise. Work is done in consultation with HTC faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program Guidelines.

Advisor
Spring
2023
1-14-15
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.685

Preparation for HTC Minor Exam

Required of doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. The Minor Exam focuses on a specific area of specialization through which the student might develop their particular zone of expertise. Work is done in consultation with HTC faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program Guidelines.

Advisor
Spring
2024
1-14-15
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.685

Preparation for HTC Minor Exam

Required of doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. The Minor Exam focuses on a specific area of specialization through which the student might develop their particular zone of expertise. Work is done in consultation with HTC faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program Guidelines.

Advisor
Fall
2024
1-14-15
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.685

Preparation for HTC Minor Exam

Required of doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. The Minor Exam focuses on a specific area of specialization through which the student might develop their particular zone of expertise. Work is done in consultation with HTC faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program Guidelines.

Advisor
Fall
2023
1-14-15
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.685

Preparation for HTC Minor Exam

Required of doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. The Minor Exam focuses on a specific area of specialization through which the student might develop their particular zone of expertise. Work is done in consultation with HTC faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program Guidelines.

Advisor
Spring
2022
1-14-15
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
4.686

SMArchS AKPIA Pre-Thesis Preparation

Preliminary study in preparation for the thesis for the SMArchS degree in the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture. Topics include literature search, precedents examination, thesis structure and typologies, and short writing exercise.

Advisor
Spring
2022
0-1-2
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
4.221; 4.619 or 4.621
Required Of
SMArchS AKPIA
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.686

SMArchS AKPIA Pre-Thesis Preparation

Preliminary study in preparation for the thesis for the SMArchS degree in the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture. Topics include literature search, precedents examination, thesis structure and typologies, and short writing exercise.

Advisor
Spring
2023
0-1-2
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
4.221; 4.619 or 4.621
Required Of
SMArchS AKPIA
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.686

SMArchS AKPIA Pre-Thesis Preparation

Preliminary study in preparation for the thesis for the SMArchS degree in the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture. Topics include literature search, precedents examination, thesis structure and typologies, and short writing exercise.

Advisor
Spring
2024
0-1-2
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
4.221; 4.619 or 4.621
Required Of
SMArchS AKPIA
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.687

SMArchS HTC Pre-Thesis Preparation

Preliminary study in preparation for the thesis for the SMArchS degree in History, Theory and Criticism. Topics include literature search, precedents examination, thesis structure and typologies, and short writing exercise.

Advisor
Spring
2022
0-1-2
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
4.221, 4.661
Required Of
SMArchS HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.687

SMArchS HTC Pre-Thesis Preparation

Preliminary study in preparation for the thesis for the SMArchS degree in History, Theory and Criticism. Topics include literature search, precedents examination, thesis structure and typologies, and short writing exercise.

Advisor
Spring
2023
0-1-2
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
4.221, 4.661
Required Of
SMArchS HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.687

SMArchS HTC Pre-Thesis Preparation

Preliminary study in preparation for the thesis for the SMArchS degree in History, Theory and Criticism. Topics include literature search, precedents examination, thesis structure and typologies, and short writing exercise.

Advisor
Spring
2023
0-1-2
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
4.221, 4.661
Required Of
SMArchS HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.689

Preparation for History, Theory and Criticism PhD Thesis

Required for doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. Prior to candidacy, doctoral students are required to write and orally defend a proposal laying out the scope of their thesis, its significance, a survey of existing research and literature, the methods of research to be adopted, a bibliography and plan of work. Work is done in consultation with HTC Faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program guidelines.

Advisor
Fall
2024
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.689

Preparation for History, Theory and Criticism PhD Thesis

Required for doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. Prior to candidacy, doctoral students are required to write and orally defend a proposal laying out the scope of their thesis, its significance, a survey of existing research and literature, the methods of research to be adopted, a bibliography and plan of work. Work is done in consultation with HTC Faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program guidelines.

Advisor
Fall
2023
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.689

Preparation for History, Theory and Criticism PhD Thesis

Required for doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. Prior to candidacy, doctoral students are required to write and orally defend a proposal laying out the scope of their thesis, its significance, a survey of existing research and literature, the methods of research to be adopted, a bibliography and plan of work. Work is done in consultation with HTC Faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program guidelines.

Advisor
IAP
2024
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.689

Preparation for History, Theory and Criticism PhD Thesis

Required for doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. Prior to candidacy, doctoral students are required to write and orally defend a proposal laying out the scope of their thesis, its significance, a survey of existing research and literature, the methods of research to be adopted, a bibliography and plan of work. Work is done in consultation with HTC Faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program guidelines.

Advisor
Spring
2022
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.689

Preparation for History, Theory and Criticism PhD Thesis

Required for doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. Prior to candidacy, doctoral students are required to write and orally defend a proposal laying out the scope of their thesis, its significance, a survey of existing research and literature, the methods of research to be adopted, a bibliography and plan of work. Work is done in consultation with HTC Faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program guidelines.

Advisor
Spring
2025
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.689

Preparation for History, Theory and Criticism PhD Thesis

Required for doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. Prior to candidacy, doctoral students are required to write and orally defend a proposal laying out the scope of their thesis, its significance, a survey of existing research and literature, the methods of research to be adopted, a bibliography and plan of work. Work is done in consultation with HTC Faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program guidelines.

Advisor
Fall
2022
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.689

Preparation for History, Theory and Criticism PhD Thesis

Required for doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. Prior to candidacy, doctoral students are required to write and orally defend a proposal laying out the scope of their thesis, its significance, a survey of existing research and literature, the methods of research to be adopted, a bibliography and plan of work. Work is done in consultation with HTC Faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program guidelines.

Advisor
Fall
2025
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.689

Preparation for History, Theory and Criticism PhD Thesis

Required for doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. Prior to candidacy, doctoral students are required to write and orally defend a proposal laying out the scope of their thesis, its significance, a survey of existing research and literature, the methods of research to be adopted, a bibliography and plan of work. Work is done in consultation with HTC Faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program guidelines.

Advisor
Spring
2023
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.689

Preparation for History, Theory and Criticism PhD Thesis

Required for doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. Prior to candidacy, doctoral students are required to write and orally defend a proposal laying out the scope of their thesis, its significance, a survey of existing research and literature, the methods of research to be adopted, a bibliography and plan of work. Work is done in consultation with HTC Faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program guidelines.

Advisor
Spring
2024
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes
4.689

Preparation for History, Theory and Criticism PhD Thesis

Required for doctoral students in HTC as a prerequisite for work on the doctoral dissertation. Prior to candidacy, doctoral students are required to write and orally defend a proposal laying out the scope of their thesis, its significance, a survey of existing research and literature, the methods of research to be adopted, a bibliography and plan of work. Work is done in consultation with HTC Faculty, in accordance with the HTC PhD Degree Program guidelines.

Advisor
IAP
2025
TBA
G
Schedule
see advisor
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Required Of
PhD HTC
Can Be Repeated for Credit
Yes