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ART215 History of American Res. Arch.

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  • CRN: 30540
  • Credits: 3
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From June 23 through August 16, 2025, Jay Olinger

Class materials

Textbooks

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Details about this class

Course Information:

  • This is an 8-week, online-only (no Zoom!) class.
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  • The class is divided into weekly modules that begin Mondays at 8 am, and close at 11:59 pm Sundays.
  • Within the weekly modules, you will have (2) reoccurring weekly assignments: a weekly discussion and a weekly quiz.
    • Discussion Posts: Your first post is due THURSDAYS throughout the term, with peer replies being due SUNDAYS.
    • Weekly Quizzes: due Sunday each week throughout the term.
  • There are (2) "Big" Quizzes (cumulative exams) that are open for 2 weeks at a time to complete.
  • We will also have a TERM PROJECT, due Week 8 (Finals Week).

Required textbook:

McAlester, Virginia Savage. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2014.

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Technology

Your computer

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Basic system requirements
  • Access to a modern computer system (not a phone or a tablet) with a supported operating system (OS) installed.
  • A broadband internet provider or mobile carrier with LTE or better service.
    • If your download speed is less than 512 kbps, you may find it frustrating to take your online courses.
  • An internet browser is installed on your computer that is preferred by D2L (Firefox or Chrome).
Other software requirements
  • Google Apps (Linked to your 不良研究所 Gmail Account)
    • Drive, Gmail, Slides, Maps, Streetview
  • Ability to take
  • D2L (online.pcc.edu

Resources for Student Preparedness:

  • 不良研究所's Online Learning Page: 
    • This is a great landing page that provides information on how online classes work, tips for online success, and where to find help/resources. 

  • 不良研究所's Online Start Guide for Students: 
    • I am hoping that most of you have completed the Online Start Guide -- if not, and you are feeling stressed out about online classes, this is a good place to go to get a foundation in Online Learning at 不良研究所.

  • 不良研究所 Panther Tracks:
    • The Student Affairs team has been hard at work revamping the Panther Tracks, the online guide for students at 不良研究所! There are so many valuable resources and links provided in the Panther Tracks that can really help with overall academic success! 

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online technical requirements

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Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Prerequisite for online classes

Before you take your first online class at 不良研究所, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.