This course introduces students to the Architecture of Ancient Civilizations: Prehistoric, Early Historic, and a brief preview of Classical Architectural Eras extended from the Early Christian period to Gothic Epoch. Students will be taught about major features and design concepts that helped shape historic buildings of these ancient, classical, and medieval periods. A major concern of the course is the discussion of various themes, principles, theories, and terms needed to develop such architectural heritage.  Students are given the r knowledge and skills to analyze and assess building forms, design concepts/ elements, materials, and techniques employed in those historic eras.