Course List
| Term | Winter 2012 |
| Class | ARCH 506 |
| Class Title | Architectural Ethics |
| Description | This course is an introduction to ethics for architects and allied professionals who will soon be practicing in a complex, multicultural world. While the topic is focused, the theoretical spectrum is multifaceted, and the scope of application is extensive. We will first build a foundational knowledge in philosophical ethics through a text written for professionals. As we progress to deeper levels of understanding, we’ll explore a multidisciplinary array of practice dilemmas, from timeless to urgently current. Through a series of case studies from across the country and globe, we’ll examine a variety of practice realms, topics and applications, including: architecture and engineering; design advocacy; politics and planning; historic preservation; environmentalism and sustainability; design business; and global practices. Weekly seminar sessions will include lectures, student presentations, and class discussions, as drawn from a mix of readings, scholar/practitioner guests, video documentaries and film art. Course requirements include a paper in philosophical ethics, a paper in applied ethics, and a sustained participation in class discussion. Paper topics may include a relevant, new line of inquiry into a studio project or research problem, current or past, with permission of instructor. |
| Prereq | graduate standing |
| Crosslist | none |
| Required | No |
| Elective | Yes |
| Selective | Yes |
| Meets | Wednesday 1:00-4:00pm 2227 A&AB |
| Credits | 3 |
| Faculty | Eric Hill |
| Syllabus | Arch506_Hill_Winter12.pdf |
