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ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 430:
Accounting Ethics
Theoretical knowledge and practical application accountants need to identify ethical issues and reconcile conflicts among competing stakeholders' interests in all major areas of accounting practice.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from ((ACCT 373 and ACCT 374) or (ACCT 451 and ACCT 456))
Not available
14143R
8:00-9:50am
Tue, Thu
Lecture
James Leonetti
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 451:
Tax Analysis with Data Analytics
Capabilities to identify and analyze relevant tax issues; apply research tools to find solutions and provide alternate approaches using data analytics. Duplicates credit in ACCT 374 and ACCT 474.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (BUAD 280 or BUAD 305 or ACCT 410)
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting
14061R
4:00-5:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Greg Kling
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 456:
Auditing with Data Analytics
Auditing with data analytics from the perspective of management and other users of financial statements including external auditors and assurance professionals. Duplicates credit in ACCT 373 and ACCT 473.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: ACCT 370
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting
14056R
2:00-3:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Richard Simitian
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 462:
Detecting Fraudulent Financial Reporting
Understanding/identifying methods of fraudulent financial reporting, and signals that financial statements were fictitiously prepared; major frameworks for analyzing ethical dilemmas; reforms in corporate reporting environment.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (ACCT 370 or ACCT 370B or ACCT 415)
Not available
14187R
4:00-5:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
null
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 470:
Advanced External Financial Reporting Issues
Develop capabilities to identify and resolve advanced external financial reporting challenges, focusing primarily on operating, financing, and investing activities of business enterprises.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: ACCT 370
Not available
14117R
10:00-11:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Smrity Randhawa
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 490x:
Directed Research
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
(1.0-8.0 units, max 12)
Not available
Not available
14180D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 493:
Leventhal Honors Research Seminar
Provides the methodological tools to identify research problems, develop researchable hypotheses, apply appropriate methodologies, conduct research, derive meaningful conclusions from data, write a research proposal.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Business Administration (International Relations), Business Administration (Business Analytics), Business of Cinematic Arts, Business Administration (Communication), Business Administration (Cinematic Arts), Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Business Administration (Finance), Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation), Business Administration (Marketing), Business Administration (Real Estate Finance), Business Administration (Risk Management), Business Administration, Artificial Intelligence for Business, Business Administration, Computer Science/Business Administration, Real Estate Finance and Development
14150D
6:00-7:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Maria Ogneva
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 499:
Special Topics
Selected topics reflecting current trends and recent developments in the field of accounting. Topics vary each semester.
(1.0-8.0 units, max 8)
Not available
Not available
14182R
6:00-9:30pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Gordon Ho
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 505:
Business Sustainability Reporting and Analysis
A critical analysis of practices in business sustainability reporting. Provides guidance for synthesizing information from corporate sustainability disclosures into traditional financial and valuation analyses.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Accounting (Data and Analytics), Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Business
14322R
3:30-4:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Patricia Dechow
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 526:
Global Accounting Experience
Cross-border transactions in the global economy examining accounting, legal, and tax environments, economic and political systems, and cultural differences. Includes international travel to selected region.
(1.5 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Law/Business Taxation, Accounting, Business Taxation
14202D
11:00-12:20pm
Friday
Lecture
Shiing-Wu Wang
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 532:
Financial Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions
Practical problems in accounting for business combinations. Consolidated financial statements: fair value, acquisition and equity basis accounting. Duplicates credit in former ACCT 582.
(1.5 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 510
Not available
14216R
2:00-3:20pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
George Braunegg
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 533:
Mergers and Acquisitions: Tax Planning and Strategy
Tax planning and strategy in corporate restructuring including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Tax background not required to be successful in this course. Duplicates credit in former ACCT 582.
(1.5 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 510
Not available
14218R
2:00-3:20pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Shiing-Wu Wang
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 540:
Technological Innovations in Accounting and Auditing
Investigate the future of data and analytics and emerging technologies in accounting and business to facilitate innovation and prediction.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Accounting (Data and Analytics), Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship
14228R
11:00-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Daniel O'Leary
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 542:
Fraud Analytics in the Audit
Understanding/identifying fraud risk from an auditor's perspective; development of an analytics skillset to detect financial fraud risk.
(1.5 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting
14230D
12:30-1:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Lori Smith
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 548L:
IT Audit and Data Applications
Exploration of the role systems play in organizations, the technology that supports these systems and issues relating to technology risk, system/application security and system review/audit.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting
14236D
2:00-3:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Andreas Simon
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 551t:
Taxation of Partnerships
Federal taxation of flow-through entities including partnerships, limited liability partnerships (LLPs), and limited liability companies (LLCs).
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Accounting (Data and Analytics), Business Taxation, Law/Business Taxation
14249D
5:30-6:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Michael Paranal
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 557:
Advanced Financial Statement Auditing Topics
Advanced coverage of topics in financial statement auditing including market effects of auditing, auditor litigation and client acceptance, errors and fraud, analytical procedures, and going-concern assessment.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: ACCT 525
Not available
14254D
9:30-10:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Clive Lennox
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 558:
Advanced Accounting Valuation
Explores complex valuation issues arising in financial reporting and the related professional standards and guidance. Prerequisite: ACCT 528.
(1.5 units)
Prerequisite: ACCT 528
Not available
14256R
3:30-4:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Tony Aaron
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 559:
Strategy and Operations Through CFO Lens
Examination of strategic objectives and operations within specific industries and companies. Chief Financial Officers present how they view the business as a whole and measure performance effectively.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship, Accounting (Data and Analytics), Business Administration/Urban Planning, Business Administration/Systems Architecting and Engineering, Finance, Public Health/Social Entrepreneurship
14260D
8:00-9:20am
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Herbert Perlmutter
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 570t:
State and Local Tax Concepts
State income taxes; property tax; other state and local taxes; the effect of state and local taxes on multistate operations.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: ACCT 550T
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Taxation, Law/Business Taxation
14289D
5:30-6:50pm
Monday
Lecture
Charles Swenson
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 571t:
Taxation of Business Owners and High Net-Worth Individuals
Application of tax law in areas of compensation planning, investment planning, tax shelters, and current developments relating to the individual taxpayer.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: ACCT 550T
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Taxation, Law/Business Taxation
14288R
2:00-3:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Greg Kling
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 572:
Corporate Accounting and Reporting
A study of financial reporting and disclosure issues with an emphasis on the use of corporate financial statements and their accompanying footnotes. Not open to students with credit in equivalent subjects.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 510
Not available
14291D
6:30-9:30pm
Tuesday
Lecture
null
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 574:
Accounting and Corporate Governance in Global Business
How corporate governance and financial reporting systems are influenced by business environments internationally. Global perspective of governance and reporting challenges and mechanisms for their remedy. Recommended preparation: GSBA 510 or other Financial Accounting course.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Law/Business Taxation, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship
14268R
11:00-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
T.J. Wong
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 580t:
Tax Accounting Methods
Concepts governing timing of recognition of income and deductions for income tax purposes. Covers differences between GAAP and income tax accounting for all taxpayers. Prerequisite: ACCT-550T.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: ACCT 550T
Not available
14297R
5:00-6:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture
David Boschetto
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 581:
Financial Statement Analysis
Analysis of corporate financial reports from a decision-maker's perspective. This course is case-and-applications-oriented. Applications include credit analysis, equity valuation, and financial distress. Duplicates credit in ACCT 527.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: GSBA 510
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
14298D
2:00-3:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
K.R. Subramanyam
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 583:
Income Tax Accounting and Auditing
Examination of FAS 109 and roles of auditors, tax professionals and corporate financial personnel in preparing, analyzing and reviewing accrual of income taxes. Prerequisite: ACCT 561T or ACCT 585. Open only to graduate students.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (ACCT 561T or ACCT 585)
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student, Professional Year 1
14304R
3:30-4:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Paul Bader
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 584:
Family Wealth Preservation
Analysis of transfer of property during lifetime or at death from a tax saving perspective.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Administration/East Asian Area Studies, Business Administration/Education, Business Administration/Industrial & Systems Engineering, Business Administration/Jewish Nonprofit Management, Business Administration/Pharmacy, Business Administration/Real Estate Development, Business Administration/Social Work, Business Administration/Planning, Business Research, Business Taxation, Gerontology/Business Administration, Business Administration, Juris Doctor/Business Administration, Medicine/Business Administration, Marketing, Social Entrepreneurship
14308D
6:30-9:30pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Jack Barcal
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 595:
Internship in Accounting
Supervised on-the-job business experience in the field of Accounting. (Curricular Practical Training). Application required. Recommended preparation: Completion of required MAcc or MBT coursework. Graded CR/NC.
(0.5-3.0 units, max 9)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Accounting, Business Research, Business Taxation, Law/Business Taxation, Accounting (Data and Analytics)
14321D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
null
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 604:
Management Accounting and Control Systems Research
Theories underlying management accounting research. Types of research methods used including laboratory and field experiments, survey studies and archival methods.
(1.5 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration
14331R
12:00-2:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Mark Young
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 611:
Selected Topics in Accounting Research
Advanced Seminar to address issues/topics covered in accounting research. Open only to doctoral students.
(1.5 units, max 6)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
14326D
8:30-9:50am
Friday
Lecture
Clive Lennox
ACCT
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ACCT/
ACCT 621:
Research Forum
Seminar. Review and discuss current research in Accounting. Presentations by faculty, visiting researchers, and advanced students. Open only to Marshall Ph.D. students. Graded CR/NC.
(1.0 units, max 4)
Not available
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Business Administration
14327D
12:00-1:20pm
Friday
Lecture
Clive Lennox
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 100x:
A-LAB Architecture Development Program
Immersive, project-based architecture thinking, drawing, building, and making course, which includes aspects of professional development and college readiness. (Not available for major or minor credit.)
(4.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Junior, Senior, Sophomore
11300D
8:00-11:00am
MTuWThF
Lecture-Lab
Lauren Matchison
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 102bL:
Architectural Design I
Introduction to principles and processes; sequence of exercises emphasizing development of basic skills, ideas, and techniques used in the design of simplified architectural projects.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 102a
Not available
11202D
2:00-5:50pm
Mon, Thu
Lecture-Lab
Teddy Slowik,Jia zhou Zhu
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 106x:
Workshop in Architecture
Introduction to the ways architecture is created and understood, for minors and non-majors. Hands-on discussion and laboratory session with some drawing and model building. Not available for credit to architecture majors.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11207R
11:00-12:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Teddy Slowik
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 108:
Idea to Reality
Examines the entrepreneurial process of taking a product from idea to marketplace, including innovation, concepts of feasibility, design, prototyping, getting investors and marketing.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11208D
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Lee Olvera
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 109:
Design Foundation Workshop
Introduction to concepts and principles that are the distinguishing attributes of the architectural discourse and to the range of skills essential to the design process.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 105
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture and Inventive Technologies
11209D
2:00-5:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture-Lab
R Mitchell
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 202bL:
Architectural Design II
Continuing development of principles and processes: sequence of projects selected to broaden awareness of design issues at various scales in the urban context. Prerequisite: 102abL.
(6.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 202a
Not available
11212D
2:00-5:50pm
MWF
Lecture-Lab
Eric Nulman
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 205bL:
Building Science I
The process and communication of building design: physical building shell, systems for structure, enclosure, and space ordering.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 205a
Not available
11216D
2:00-4:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture-Lab
Mina Chow
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 207:
Computer Applications in Architecture
Introduction for the non-programmer to the uses of the computer inarchitecture, including the application of existing programs and their implications for design. Lecture and laboratory. Overview and use of software types.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11231D
11:00-12:50pm
Friday
Lecture
Sarah Hammond
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 211:
Materials and Methods of Building Construction
Basic considerations and design implications of the problem of determination of the materials and the construction details and processes for buildings.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11230D
10:00-11:20am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Hadrian Predock,Geoffrey von Oeyen
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 213bg:
Building Structures and Seismic Design
Investigation and design of structure systems : their resistance toseismic and wind forces and integration with architectural design for synergy of form and structure.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 213a
Not available
11244D
12:30-1:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Bhavna Sharma,Jeff Guh
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 214ag:
World History of Architecture
A world-wide perspective of architectural history as a product of social, cultural, religious, and political dimensions, a: 4500 BCE to 1500 CE.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11256D
10:00-11:50am
Wed, Fri
Lecture
Erik Carver
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 220:
The Architect's Sketchbook
The architect's sketchbook as a portable laboratory for perceivingand documenting space introduces the study of the builtenvironment. On-site sessions develop drawing, observation, and visualization skills.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11262R
9:00-11:50am
Friday
Lecture-Lab
Miller Fong
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 302bL:
Architectural Design III
Special integrative year including design issues relating to housing.
(6.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 302A
Not available
11270D
2:00-5:50pm
MWF
Lecture-Lab
Valery Augustin
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 303:
Principles of Spatial Design I
Introduction to design principles and processes; sequence of exercises emphasizing development of basic skills, ideas, and techniques used in the creation of simplified urban space design projects.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 203
Not available
11303D
10:00-11:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Lauren Matchison
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 305bL:
Building Science II
The design of a building as a complex of interacting systems; relations of subsystems; influences of production and marketing on design.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 305A
Not available
11276D
4:00-5:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture-Lab
David Gerber
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 315:
Design for the Luminous and Sonic Environment
Ideas, problems, and computations related to the design of buildings in response to the luminous and sonic environment.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11286D
3:00-4:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Douglas Noble,Lauren Dandridge,Elizabeth Valmont
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 316:
Place and Culture
(Study abroad programs only) Study of the relationships between places and culture through readings, lectures, discussion and weekly field trips.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11339D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Marcos Sanchez,Victoria Coaloa
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 402bL:
Architectural Design IV
Selected areas of specialization; three projects chosen with advisement from a variety of studio offerings that concentrate on different areas of vital concern.
(6.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 402A
Not available
11314D
1:00-5:50pm
Mon, Fri
Lecture-Lab
Doris Sung
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 404:
Topics in Modern Architecture in Southern California
Investigation of modern architecture in Southern California within its cultural and historic contexts.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11322R
1:00-3:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Jasmine Benyamin
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 405bL:
Building Science III
Design of building systems as an experimental process. Prereq: ARCH 305abL.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 405a
Not available
11326D
1:00-2:50pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture-Lab
Tigran Ayrapetyan
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 406:
Global Studies: Topics in Architecture, Urbanism, History and Art
Offered for particular geographic areas of study. Required prerequisite for all full semester undergraduate global programs. Also intended for general interest in focused study on particular geographic area.
(2.0 units, max 6)
Prerequisite: 1 from (ARCH 304 or (ARCH 214a and ARCH 214b))
Not available
11341D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Marcos Sanchez,Victoria Coaloa
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 411:
Architectural Technology
Architectural design considered as a technological problem; influence of technology on design; buildings as integrated sets of subsystems.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 313
Not available
11334D
10:00-12:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Valery Augustin,Scott Uriu
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 412:
GeoDesign Practicum
Application of design concepts, planning protocols and spatial analysis skills to a complex planning or design problem sponsored by a local public, private or not-for-profit client in a studio setting.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 2 from (ARCH 403 or PPD 425 or SOCI 314 or SSCI 483)
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Geodesign
35667R
2:00-5:50pm
Monday
Lecture-Lab
Guoping Huang
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 414:
Perspectives in History and Theory in Architecture
Perspectives in Architecture and Urbanism is an advanced course that allows students to delve deeply into one aspect of world history, theory and/or contemporary issues to develop more focused and critical understanding of that discourse.
(2.0 units, max 6)
Prerequisite: 1 from (ARCH 214A or ARCH 214B or ARCH 304)
Not available
11437R
10:30-12:20pm
Friday
Lecture
Faiza Moatasim
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 421:
Digital Architectural Photography
Perceiving and documenting the built environment through the perspective and frame of the digital camera. Mastering the basic principles of the digital image though an understanding of frame, light, exposure, color correction, and printing output.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11344R
3:30-5:20pm
Thursday
Lecture
Michael Arden
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 422L:
Architectural Photography- Film and Digital
See how light alters the visual impact of architectural forms; master high-resolution images both with film and digital; become a professional image developer/processor utilizing photographic software.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11363R
6:00-8:50pm
Thursday
Lecture-Lab
Michael Arden
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 424L:
Field Studies in Architecture
Field studies using direct observation, site recordings/documentation, analysis and evaluation supplemented by discussions and readings in architecture. Departmental approval. Recommended preparation: core curriculum
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11345D
TBA
TBA
Lecture-Lab
Victoria Coaloa
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 425L:
Field Studies in Urbanism
Field studies using direct observation, site recordings/documentation, analysis and evaluation supplemented by discussions and readings in urbanism. Departmental approval. Recommended preparation: core curriculum
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11346D
TBA
TBA
Lecture-Lab
Marcos Sanchez
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 426L:
Field Studies in Tectonics
Field studies using direct observation, site recordings/documentation, analysis and evaluation supplemented by discussions and readings in tectonics. Departmental approval. Recommended preparation: core curriculum
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11347D
TBA
TBA
Lecture-Lab
Marcos Sanchez,Victoria Coaloa
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 464:
The Politics of Architectures and Infrastructures
Global histories and anthropologies of architectures and infrastructures are studied through questions of equitability, enfranchisement and political agency. Discussions are supplemented by visual material.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
11464R
11:00-1:40pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Ginger Nolan
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 469:
Mixed Use Development Process
Design, financial, legal and management challenges of mixed use real estate development; field project.
(4.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (FBE 391 or RED 375 or ARCH 302B)
Not available
51689D
9:00-11:50am
Friday
Lecture
Richard Green
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 470b:
Architectural Studies Capstone
Collaborative research project and research paper in an area of concentration.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 470A
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architectural Studies
11385D
2:00-4:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Lee Olvera
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 480:
Conversations on the Expanded Role of the Architect
Modeled after Renaissance Salons, this "flipped classroom" course relies on lectures by luminaries and discussions as a means to interrogate the role of the architect.
(1.0 units, max 10)
Not available
Not available
11268R
12:00-12:50pm
Friday
Lecture
Kate Chiu
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 499:
Special Topics
Selected topics in various specialty areas of architecture.
(2.0-4.0 units, max 8)
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Not available
11444R
12:00-1:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Lauren Dandridge
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 502aL:
Architectural Design V
The final architectural project under the guidance of a faculty adviser to demonstrate architectural knowledge, skills, and professional interests and goals.
(6.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 500A and ARCH 501
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture
11405D
1:00-5:50pm
Mon, Fri
Lecture-Lab
Eric Haas
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 505bL:
Graduate Architecture Design I
A general introduction to architectural principles, intended to develop design and critical thinking skills and proficiency to communicate those ideas effectively. Open to graduate architecture majors only.
(6.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 505a
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Architecture
11410D
2:00-5:50pm
MWF
Lecture-Lab
Gary Paige
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 507:
Theories of Computer Technology
Fundamental theories and meanings of computation as a technique in architectural design.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11412R
9:00-11:50am
Friday
Lecture
Karen Kensek
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 514b:
Global History of Architecture
A historical survey of global architecture, analyzed as a product of social, cultural, religious and political forces.a: 4500 BCE to 1500 CE; b: 1500 CE to present.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 514a
Not available
11235D
8:30-9:50am
Tue, Thu
Lecture
Vittoria Di Palma
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 517:
Current Topics in Building Science
Critical studies in building science ranging from sustainability, lighting, acoustics, materials and methods, structures, energy issues, digital media, and fabrication. Students focus on minimum of two topics.
(1.0 units, max 6)
Not available
Not available
11515R
11:00-12:40pm
Monday
Lecture
Teddy Slowik
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 519:
Sustainability in the Environment: Infrastructures, Urban Landscapes, and Buildings
Methodologies and exercises on contextual design and environmentally sound technologies (EST's) applications for the sustainability of urban infrastructures, operative landscapes, and building integration in the urban system.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11519R
9:00-11:50am
Thursday
Lecture
Russell Fortmeyer
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 520:
Housing and Community Design for an Aging Population
Exploration of the role design plays in enhancing independence and well-being for older people by examining cross-cultural models of housing and community design.
(2.0 units)
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Not available
11241R
6:30-8:30pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Victor Regnier
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 523aL:
Structural Design and Analysis
a. Introduction to behavior and analysis of building structures. Structural loading, materials, and element types will be explored to understand the basic building blocks of buildings. b. Investigation and design of building structural systems for gravity, wind and seismic loading. Comprehensive design exploration of framing type, materials, detailing, layout, form and integration. Recommended preparation: One-semester college-level course in physics or calculus.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11523D
11:00-12:20pm
Tue, Thu
Lecture-Lab
Santosh Shahi
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 524:
Professional Practicum
Comparative studies of professional practice between U.S. firms and firms in other countries. Open to international upper-division undergraduate and graduate architecture students only. Graded CR/NC.
(1.0 units, max 2)
Not available
Restriction: Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
11414D
TBA
TBA
Lecture
Charles Lagreco
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 525:
Professional Practice: Pre-Design, Project and Office Administration
Design methodology, typology programming, site analysis, budget formulation and pro-forma procedures. Office management, emphasizing professional service and professional ethics as well as project management focusing on the architect's responsibilities during construction.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11525D
10:00-11:50am
Mon, Wed
Lecture
Mina Chow,Michael Hricak
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 526:
Professional Practice: Legal and Economic Context, Project Documentation
Design methodology, typology programming, site analysis, budget formulation and pro-forma procedures. Office management, emphasizing professional service and professional ethics as well as project management focusing on the architect's responsibilities during construction. Prerequisites: ARCH-500a or ARCH-605b.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: 1 from (ARCH 500a or ARCH 605b)
Not available
11251D
12:00-1:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Vlanka Catalan
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 527:
Case Studies: The Development of Urban Housing
An exploration of the various elements and stages of the housing development process. Recommended preparation: a preliminary understanding of real estate or housing.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11528R
6:30-8:20pm
Monday
Lecture
John Mutlow
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 529:
Urban Housing: Programs, Precedents, and Recent Case Studies
Historical overview of the major domestic and international housing developments and innovations since the early 20th century case study format examining a wide range of issues that determine the form of urban housing in various cultures. Major emphasis on the detail analysis of social, technical, and design factors affecting recent housing developments. Recommended preparation: two years of undergraduate architectural studies.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11529R
9:00-10:50am
Wednesday
Lecture
Sascha Delz
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 530:
Landscape Architecture Practice
Introduction to the principles and ethics, scope and activities, and types of organization for landscape architecture practice.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11441D
9:00-11:50am
Monday
Lecture
Esther Margulies
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 534:
Landscape Construction: Topographic Design
Techniques, strategies, materials, and standards to topographic design and construction in landscape architecture. In-class labs practice basic grading, drainage design, and stormwater management.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11243D
9:00-11:50am
Tuesday
Lecture
Alexander Robinson
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 535:
Landscape Construction: Performance Approaches
Develop tools and knowledge to expand the performative boundaries of landscape architecture beyond common typologies. Topics range from ecological infrastructure to design with weather patterns. A systematic approach to case studies, landscape technologies, and field trips seeds the knowledge base and representational methods necessary to design and build these complex landscape performances.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11431D
9:00-11:50am
Thursday
Lecture
Alexander Robinson
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 537:
Plant Ecology + Identification
Principles and concepts of plant ecology and regional plant identification; introduction to California native plant species and communities with field trips and case studies.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11257D
9:00-11:50am
Monday
Lecture
Isaac Brown
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 541bL:
Landscape Architecture Design
Projects in urban settings with emphasis on landscape continuities as well as development of integrative schematic proposals and detailed open space design.
(6.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 541A
Not available
11223D
1:00-5:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture-Lab
Takako Tajima
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 542bL:
Landscape Architecture Design
Projects for the public realm with emphasis on urbanity and connectivity, place and meaning.
(6.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 542A
Not available
11442D
1:00-5:50pm
Mon, Wed
Lecture-Lab
Aroussiak Gabrielian
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 545:
Contemporary Theories of Landscape Architecture
Explores contemporary landscape architecture theories, propositions and projects in the context of cities. The exploration methodology includes the study of epochal projects and theoretical texts.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11242R
1:00-3:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
null
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 547:
Advanced Topics in Urban Ecology
Builds on knowledge related to the impacts of anthropocentrism on our current environmental/landscape condition - stresses on biodiversity, urban heat island, sea-level rise, etc, and strategies at mitigating these conditions - urban forestry, building soils, etc.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11245D
9:00-11:50am
Tuesday
Lecture
Douglas Kent
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 548:
Media for Landscape Architecture: 3D Design
Developing and communicating landscape architecture design intent using visualization tools for three-dimensional studies.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11247D
9:00-11:50am
Wednesday
Lecture
Aroussiak Gabrielian
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 550:
Heritage Conservation Policy and Planning
Conservation practice within an economic, political, and cultural context looking at the regulatory environment, public advocacy and policy, real estate development, heritage tourism, environmental sustainability, cultural diversity, and interpretation. Recommended preparation: ARCH-549.
(3.0 units)
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Not available
11226R
6:00-8:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Meredith Drake Reitan
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 551:
Conservation Methods and Materials
Concepts and techniques for building conservation including identification of treatments, recordation and research, material properties and behavior, building forensics, and project implementation. Recommended preparation: ARCH-549.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11446R
9:00-11:50am
Wednesday
Lecture
Peyton Hall
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 554:
Heritage Conservation Practicum Advanced Documentation
Heritage conservation practicum utilizing in-depth documentation methodology to explore the historic built environment of greater Los Angeles. Topics will vary from year to year; may be repeated for credit when subject matter is different.
(3.0 units, max 12)
Not available
Not available
11357R
2:00-4:50pm
Wednesday
Lecture
Cindy Olnick
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 555:
Global Perspectives in Heritage Conservation
In-depth analysis of international heritage conservation practice with a focus on a single country, continent, or world region outside the United States. Topics will vary from year to year; may be repeated for credit when subject matter is different.
(2.0 units, max 4)
Not available
Not available
11349R
7:00-8:50pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Vinayak Bharne
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 556:
Readings in Heritage Conservation Theory
Trans-disciplinary intensive reading and discussion course related to issues in contemporary heritage conservation.
(2.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 549
Not available
11359D
10:00-11:50am
Monday
Lecture
Trudi Sandmeier
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 561:
Urbanism Themes and Case Studies
Examines urbanism through case studies in theory and design to understand the impacts of globalization, technology, and sustainability on the contemporary city.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11237D
1:00-2:15pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Faiza Moatasim
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 563:
Contemporary Architectural Theory
Investigates, compares, and critiques modern and contemporary theories of the designed and built environment by focusing on key figures, movements, and texts.
(3.0 units)
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Not available
11240D
9:00-10:50am
Thursday
Lecture
Ginger Nolan
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 569:
The Invented Landscape of Southern California
An analysis of the successive stages of land planning, garden design and plant introductions that have influenced the Southern California landscape.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11455R
1:00-3:50pm
Thursday
Lecture
Brian Tichenor
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 573:
Seismic Design
Theory, design methodology and practice of how seismicity affects architecture and structural system selection required for robust earthquake performance and seismic sustainability.
(2.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11291R
9:00-10:50am
Tuesday
Lecture
Bhavna Sharma
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 574:
Parametric Design
An in depth and critical look into the reasons and uses for parametric design and its relationship to contemporary form, fabrication, and construction of the built environment.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11289R
6:00-8:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture-Lab
Kais Al-Rawi
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 575b:
Systems
The fundamental scientific principles governing light and sound in the built environment will be examined in the context of human physiological, psychological and biological needs.
(3.0 units)
Prerequisite: ARCH 575A
Not available
11287D
4:30-7:20pm
Tuesday
Lecture
Elizabeth Valmont
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 576:
Sustainable Design for Healthy Indoor Environments
Course outlines the building design and its performance diagnostic processes required to assure indoor environmental quality and the building occupants environmental health, productivity, and physiological comfort.
(3.0 units)
Not available
Not available
11288R
9:00-11:50am
Tuesday
Lecture
Joon-Ho Choi
ARCH
https://classes.usc.edu/term-20241/classes/ARCH/
ARCH 578:
Technology-Enabled Architecture, Engineering and Constructio
Integration of architecture, engineering and construction practices through the development of a construction project.
(4.0 units)
Not available
Not available
29840R
11:00-2:20pm
Monday
Lecture
David Gerber