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BAE Eight Semester Study Plan Code BAE Course Title Credits FRESHMAN YEAR (I) First Semester (Fall) FAS 100 Creative Thinking 3 FAS 101 Communication Skills (English) 3 FAS 102 Communication Skills (Arabic) 3 FES 110 Computer Applications 3 FES 102 Calculus I 3 ARC 101 Introduction to Architecture 3 Total 18 Second Semester (Spring) FAS 103 Islamic Culture 3 FBA 100 Intro to Economics 3 FES 103 Calculus II 3 FES 150 Natural Sciences 3 FES 160 Research Methods 3 ARC 210 Components of Architecture 3 Total 18 SOPHOMORE YEAR (II) First Semester (Fall) ARC 201 Studio I 4 ARC 203 History / Theory I 3 ARC 206 Graphic Communications 3 ARC 208 Materials and Methods 3 FES 240 Fundamentals of Engineering 3 ARC 205 Site Planning 3 Total 19 Second Semester (Spring) ARC 202 Studio II 4 ARC 204 History / Theory II 3 ARC 207 Computer Communications I 3 ARC 209 Structures I 3 ARC 211 Separators 3 Elective UGR Elective 3 Total 19 JUNIOR YEAR (III) First Semester (Fall) ARC 301 Studio III 4 ARC 305 History / Theory III 3 ARC 308 Computer Communications II 3 ARC 310 Structures II 3 ARC 312 Building Services I 3 FAS 108 Ethics 3 Total 19 Second Semester (Spring) ARC 302 Studio IV 4 ARC 311 Project Management 3 ARC 314 Building Performance 3 ARC 313 Building Services II 3 ARC 450’s Technical Elective 3 Total 16 SUMMER JUNIOR YEAR ARC 499 Internship Program 3 SENIOR YEAR (IV) First Semester (Fall) ARC 401 Final Studio Project 4 ARC 415 Professional Practice I 3 ARC 418 Building Economics 3 ARC 450’s Technical Elective 3 Total 13 Second Semester (Spring) ARC 402 Final Studio Project 4 ARC 416 Professional Practice II 3 Elective UGR Elective 3 ARC 450’s Technical Elective 3 Total 13 Total Credit Hours for BAE Program: 138 88

Course Descriptions The Architectural Core Course and Technical Elective Course Descriptions are as follows. Architectural Core Courses ARC 101 Introduction to Architecture (3 = 3 + 0) This initial architectural course introduces the student to the basic elements of an architectural education and the factors that are to be considered in approaching the design of a building. The course emphasizes the importance of physical, cultural and technical context as a determinant of form and considers the effects of changing contexts on existing circumstances. The systemic process of design in general and architectural design in particular is introduced. ARC 201 Studio I (4 = 0 + 4) Prerequisite: ARC 101/ ARC 206 This initial studio course introduces the student to the vocabulary of design elements, including 2D and 3D studies, and the use of color, texture, scale, etc. The course examines the relationship of humans to their physical environment through analysis and creative thinking in the solution of problems dealing with space and issues such as use, function, and circulation. ARC 203 History/Theory I (3 = 3 + 0) This course traces the roots of architecture as the combination of art and science in developing the physical environment, and examines the basic elements that are present in architectural design. This initial course in the series studies primitive structures, and building from antiquity to the rise of Gothic architecture. ARC 205 Site Planning (3 = 3 + 0) This is a detailed course on the techniques of the planning and development of sites as a response to human criteria and the contextual environment. The role of analysis is emphasized as the basis for site development, and analytical approaches are surveyed. Methods of developing sites at large and small scales are explored with reference to the constraints and opportunities of the natural, controlled and built environment. ARC 206 Graphic Communication (3 = 2 + 1) This course introduces the student to a variety of graphic presentation techniques and media as the elemental means of design and architectural communication. Exercises include sketching, architectural representation, drawing and drafting styles, perspective, orthographic and axonometric drawing, and model making, in conjunction with the projects undertaken in Studio I. ARC 208 Materials and Methods (3 = 3 + 0) This course examines the fundamental properties of materials, including molecular bonding, crystal structure, and the inherent mechanical properties. The particular properties and uses of the following materials are examined: wood, stone, masonry, metals, ceramics, composites, and finishes and coatings. The use of these materials is considered over a range of building types and construction techniques. ARC 210 Components of Architecture (3 = 2 + 1) Prerequisite: ARC 206 This course introduces the methods and materials of building construction through an examination of the site, services and all basic design elements that relate to the enclosure of an architectural project. Elements of the building envelope and building science principles are examined, including walls, windows and roof construction. ARC 202 Studio II (4 = 0 + 4) Prerequisite: ARC 201 The second semester of the studio work continues with design studies and projects of increasing complexity, and introduces the student to programming, function, structure, and building science, together with exercises in conceptualization and site planning. Sustainable design principles and universal design criteria are introduced. ARC 204 History / Theory II (3 = 3 + 0) Prerequisite: ARC 203 This course, the second of a series of three, continues the history of architecture from Gothic, through the Renaissance, to the beginnings of Industrialization, and studies the resultant architectural forms emanating from the social and technical influences that are characteristically reflected in art and design. 89

BAE Eight Semester Study Plan<br />

Code BAE Course Title Credits<br />

FRESHMAN YEAR (I)<br />

First Semester (Fall)<br />

FAS 100 Creative Thinking 3<br />

FAS 101 Communication Skills (English) 3<br />

FAS 102 Communication Skills (Arabic) 3<br />

FES 110 Computer Applications 3<br />

FES 102 Calculus I 3<br />

ARC 101 Introduction to Architecture 3<br />

Total 18<br />

Second Semester (Spring)<br />

FAS 103 Islamic Culture 3<br />

FBA 100 Intro to Economics 3<br />

FES 103 Calculus II 3<br />

FES 150 Natural Sciences 3<br />

FES 160 Research Methods 3<br />

ARC 210 Components of Architecture 3<br />

Total 18<br />

SOPHOMORE YEAR (II)<br />

First Semester (Fall)<br />

ARC 201 Studio I 4<br />

ARC 203 History / Theory I 3<br />

ARC 206 Graphic Communications 3<br />

ARC 208 Materials and Methods 3<br />

FES 240 Fundamentals of Engineering 3<br />

ARC 205 Site Planning 3<br />

Total 19<br />

Second Semester (Spring)<br />

ARC 202 Studio II 4<br />

ARC 204 History / Theory II 3<br />

ARC 207 Computer Communications I 3<br />

ARC 209 Structures I 3<br />

ARC 211 Separators 3<br />

Elective UGR Elective 3<br />

Total 19<br />

JUNIOR YEAR (III)<br />

First Semester (Fall)<br />

ARC 301 Studio III 4<br />

ARC 305 History / Theory III 3<br />

ARC 308 Computer Communications II 3<br />

ARC 310 Structures II 3<br />

ARC 312 Building Services I 3<br />

FAS 108 Ethics 3<br />

Total 19<br />

Second Semester (Spring)<br />

ARC 302 Studio IV 4<br />

ARC 311 Project Management 3<br />

ARC 314 Building Performance 3<br />

ARC 313 Building Services II 3<br />

ARC 450’s Technical Elective 3<br />

Total 16<br />

SUMMER JUNIOR YEAR<br />

ARC 499 Internship Program 3<br />

SENIOR YEAR (IV)<br />

First Semester (Fall)<br />

ARC 401 Final Studio Project 4<br />

ARC 415 Professional Practice I 3<br />

ARC 418 Building Economics 3<br />

ARC 450’s Technical Elective 3<br />

Total 13<br />

Second Semester (Spring)<br />

ARC 402 Final Studio Project 4<br />

ARC 416 Professional Practice II 3<br />

Elective UGR Elective 3<br />

ARC 450’s Technical Elective 3<br />

Total 13<br />

Total Credit Hours for BAE Program: 138<br />

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