Research Guides: ARCH 1301 Course Guide: Getting Started

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Navigating this Course Guide

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Discovery Search
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For more focused material, see the "Books, eBooks, Videos & Articles" tab for curated content that will assist you in finding a starting point for your research.
Writing & Citing
Not sure how to cite your sources using the American Psychological Association (APA) style or any other style? Visit the "Writing & Citing" tab for a general overview of the different citing styles.
APA Citation Style
We also have an in-depth guide that covers everything APA. We also feature guides on how to write different types of research papers, such as exploratory and argumentative papers.

The South Texas College Library has self-paced, interactive tutorials that help students and faculty successfully utilize library resources. Learn more about the library, how to search for information, and how to avoid plagiarism by following writing and citing best practices.

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Avoiding Plagiarism
Tips on how to identify types of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Online Library Orientation
Learn about the various resources and services that the Library offers through this interactive tutorial.
Choosing a Research Topic
Learn the steps to choosing a good research topic.
Searching for Books
Learn how to search for books in the library.

For curated content in Architecture, see our Architectural & Engineering Design Technology / CADD Research Guide (Will open in a new tab).

Discovery Search is available from that page, so there's no need to go back to the Library's website.

Find a list of databases best suited for Historical research and some featured graphic novels!

Not sure what citation style to use, or even how to cite books, artwork, and videos in MLA, APA. and Chicago? Check out the Writing & Citing Guide (Will open in a new tab) for assistance with these areas.

There are also several how-tos from the Purdue Online Writing Lab, and several tools for generating proper citation/bibliographies.

Course Description

Course Description

This course is part one of a survey of the history of world architecture from pre-history to the present. This course focuses on the period from pre-history up to at least the 14th Century. This course is intended to fulfill all or part of the following National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) Student Performance Criteria for History and Global Culture.

Course Calendar

Course Calendar for ARCH1301
Class Schedule - Topics	Due Dates	Notes
Introduction and the Beginnings of Architecture	Module 1 Weeks 1 - 2	Lecture/Discussion and Presentations
The Greek World	Module 2 Weeks 3 - 4	Lecture/Discussion/Sketching of Classical Orders
Modules 1 & 2	Test
The Architecture of ancient India and Southeast Asia	Module 3 Week 5	Lecture/Discussion and Quiz
The Traditional Architecture of China and Japan	Module 4 Week 6	Lecture/Discussion and Presentations
The Roman World	Module 5 Weeks 7 - 8	Lecture/Discussion and Research
Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture	Module 6 Week 10	Lecture/Discussion and Quiz
Islamic Architecture	Module 7 Week 11	Lecture/Discussion and Project
Early Medieval and Romanesque Architecture	Module 8 Week 12	Lecture/Discussion and Quiz
Gothic Architecture	Module 9 Weeks 13 - 14	Lecture/Discussion, Project and Presentation
Indigenous Architecture in the Americas and Africa	Module 10 Week 15	Lecture/Discussion and Quiz
Final Exam/Project	Finals Week Week 16