School of Architecture: Courses of Instruction
2008-2009 Academic Year
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bricks, stone and wood, to the new materials developed since the industrial
revolution (i.e., iron and steel, reinforced concrete, petrochemical based
materials). Understanding the process of procuring construction materials and
production, will allow the student to understand the process of deterioration which
eventually leads to the need of understanding Preservation Technology.
690 Practicum (6), [R]
E. Cizek and Advisers. Each student in the Master of Preservation Studies
Program must complete either a Practicum or a Masters thesis; The Practicum
requires that the student work with a preservation entity on a volunteer basis for a
period of twelve full-time weeks or its equivalent. A contract must be developed
between the student and the agency that spells out very clearly what activities will
be required and what desired results are to be. A comprehensive schedule of
activities must be developed. The Practicum should focus on an area of the
preservation profession that is of great interest to the student. The student shall
submit a written Practicum Report that defines the Practicum and their special
skills and knowledge learned through the experience. The report should document
the Practicum process with text and visual illustrations. The initial contract,
outlines of proposed activities and final report are to be approved by the Director
of Preservation Studies. The Practicum Report will become an integral part of the
Portfolio of Work that is to be submitted before approval for graduation.
692 Preservation Thesis (6), [R]
E. Cizek. The thesis requires that the student complete a Masters Thesis in
Preservation Studies that utilizes research, experimentation and observation to
create new knowledge about some aspect of historic preservation and
conservation. The thesis should be developed in such a manner as to expand the
academic experience of the student in an area that relates to their chosen focus
and professional interest. A complete outline within proposed methodologies of
research is required in the semester before the thesis will commence. The thesis
will be developed in the format required by the Graduate School and the School
of Architecture. Students should select an adviser for their research. All of the
details of the thesis including its final acceptance are to be approved by the
Director of Preservation Studies. The thesis will become an integral part of the
Portfolio of Work that is to be submitted before approval for graduation.
Preservation Studies Electives:
641 Field Studies-North America
E. Cizek
642 Field Studies-Latin America
E. Cizek