#	Lvl	Code	Course Title	Credits and SWL			Contact Hours				Classification				Assessment (%)				Prerequisites
				CH	ECTS	SWL	Lec	Tut	Lab	TT	UR	FR	DR	PR	SA	MT	PE	FE
1		ARC011X	Architecture Aptitude Test	0			0	0	0	0					15	25	10	40
1		ARC011Xs	Architecture Aptitude Test	0			0	0	0	0								100
1		ARC151	Building (1): Conventional Construction Systems	3	5	125	2	3	0	5					45	10	0	40	( CEP011 )
1		ARC151s	Building (1): Conventional Construction Systems	3	5	125	2	3	0	5					50	10	0	40	( CEP011s )
1		ARC152	Building (2): Finishing Works	3	5	125	2	3	0	5					45	10	0	40	( ARC151 )
1		ARC152s	Building (2): Finishing Works	3	5	125	2	3	0	5					50	10	0	40	( ARC151s )
1		ARC161	Introduction to Lighting Systems	2	4	100	2	1	0	3					35	20	0	40	( PHM022 )
1		ARC161s	Introduction to Lighting Systems	2	4	100	2	1	0	3					40	20	0	40	( PHM022s )
1		ARC251	Building (3): Advanced Construction and Finishing Works	3	5	125	2	3	0	5					15	25	10	40	( ARC152 )
1		ARC251s	Building (3): Advanced Construction and Finishing Works	3	5	125	2	3	0	5					50	10	0	40	( ARC152s )
1		ARC252	Building (3): Mass Housing Production Techniques and Finishing Works	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					45	10	0	40	( ARC152 )
1		ARC252s	Building (3): Mass Housing Production Techniques and Finishing Works	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					50	10	0	40	( ARC152s )
1		ARC253	Building (3): Sustainable Construction	3	5	125	2	3	0	5					45	10	0	40	( ARC152 )
1		ARC253s	Building (3): Sustainable Construction	3	5	125	2	3	0	5					50	10	0	40	( ARC152s )
1		ARC254	Building (3): Landscape Construction	2	3	75	1	3	0	4					45	10	0	40	( ARC152 )
1		ARC254s	Building (3): Landscape Construction	2	3	75	1	3	0	4					50	10	0	40	( ARC152s )
1		ARC261	Control of Thermal Environment	2	3	75	1	2	0	3					35	20	0	40
1		ARC261s	Control of Thermal Environment	2	3	75	1	2	0	3					40	20	0	40
1		ARC262	Principles of Sustainable Architecture	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					35	20	0	40
1		ARC262s	Principles of Sustainable Architecture	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					40	20	0	40
1		ARC263	Fundamentals of Building Acoustics	2	4	100	2	1	0	3					35	20	0	40	( PHM022 ) AND ( PHM032 )
1		ARC263s	Fundamentals of Building Acoustics	2	4	100	2	1	0	3					40	20	0	40	( PHM022s ) AND ( PHM032s )
1		ARC351	Working Design (1): Execution Drawings Coordination, Annotating and Coding	3	6	150	1	4	0	5					45	10	20	20	( ARC152 ) AND ( CES226 OR MEP241 )
1		ARC351s	Working Design (1): Execution Drawings Coordination, Annotating and Coding	3	6	150	1	4	0	5					50	10	20	20	( ARC152s ) AND ( CES225s OR CEP251s OR CES225s )
1		ARC352	Working Design (2): Blow-Ups Detailing, Items Specifications and BOQs	3	6	150	1	4	0	5					45	10	20	20	( ARC351 )
1		ARC352s	Working Design (2): Blow-Ups Detailing, Items Specifications and BOQs	3	6	150	1	4	0	5					50	10	20	20	( ARC351s )
1		ARC361	Lighting in Architecture	2	3	75	1	2	0	3					35	20	0	40	( PHM022 )
1		ARC361s	Lighting in Architecture	2	3	75	1	2	0	3					40	20	0	40
1		ARC362	Acoustics in Architecture	2	3	75	1	2	0	3					35	20	0	40	( PHM021 )
1		ARC362s	Acoustics in Architecture	2	3	75	1	2	0	3					40	20	0	40	( PHM021s )
1		ARC363	Renewable Energy and Buildings	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					35	20	0	40
1		ARC363s	Renewable Energy and Buildings	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					40	20	0	40
1		ARC364	Outdoor Lighting and Effects	2	3	75	1	2	0	3					35	20	0	40	( PHM022 )
1		ARC364s	Outdoor Lighting and Effects	2	3	75	1	2	0	3					40	20	0	40	( PHM022s )
1		ARC365	Building Performance Simulation	3	5	125	1	4	0	5					55	0	40	0	( ARC241 )
1		ARC365s	Building Performance Simulation	3	5	125	1	4	0	5					60	0	40	0	( ARC241s )
1		ARC366	Responsive Architecture Installations	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					35	20	0	40	( ARC261 ) AND ( UPL365 )
1		ARC366s	Responsive Architecture Installations	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					40	20	0	40	( ARC261s ) AND ( UPL365s )
1		ARC367	Indoor Air Quality	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					35	20	0	40	( MEP213 )
1		ARC367s	Indoor Air Quality	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					40	20	0	40	( MEP213s )
1		ARC368	Soundscape and Aural Architecture	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					35	20	0	40	( PHM022 )
1		ARC368s	Soundscape and Aural Architecture	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					40	20	0	40	( PHM022s )
1		ARC371	Architecture Project Management	2	4	100	2	1	0	3					35	20	0	40
1		ARC371s	Architecture Project Management	2	4	100	2	1	0	3					40	20	0	40
1		ARC427	Interior Design	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					35	20	0	40
1		ARC451	Working Design (3): Execution Documents Complexity	3	5	125	1	4	0	5					55	0	40	0	( ARC352 )
1		ARC451s	Working Design (3): Execution Documents Complexity	3	5	125	1	4	0	5					60	0	40	0	( ARC352s )
1		ARC452	Working Design (3): Residential Towers Execution Documents	3	6	150	1	4	0	5					55	0	40	0	( ARC352 )
1		ARC452s	Working Design (3): Residential Towers Execution Documents	3	6	150	1	4	0	5					60	0	40	0	( ARC352s )
1		ARC453	Housing Maintenance, Post-occupancy Evaluation and Value Engineering	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					35	20	0	40
1		ARC453s	Housing Maintenance, Post-occupancy Evaluation and Value Engineering	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					40	20	0	40
1		ARC461	Daylighting and Thermal Performance	3	4	100	2	2	0	4					15	25	10	40	( ARC241 ) AND ( ARC261 )
1		ARC461s	Daylighting and Thermal Performance	3	4	100	2	2	0	4					40	20	0	40	( ARC241s ) AND ( ARC261s )
1		ARC462	Sustainable Building Rating Systems	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					35	20	0	40
1		ARC462s	Sustainable Building Rating Systems	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					40	20	0	40
1		ARC463	Renewable Energy Systems and Economics	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					35	20	0	40
1		ARC463s	Renewable Energy Systems and Economics	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					40	20	0	40
1		ARC464	Sustainable Rehabilitation of The Built Environment	2	3	75	1	2	0	3					15	25	10	40
1		ARC464s	Sustainable Rehabilitation of The Built Environment	2	3	75	1	2	0	3					40	20	0	40
1		ARC465	Building Acoustics	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					35	20	0	40	( ARC263 )
1		ARC465s	Building Acoustics	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					40	20	0	40	( ARC263s )
1		ARC466	Building Envelope Design	2	4	100	2	1	0	3					35	20	0	40	(MEP342 )
1		ARC466s	Building Envelope Design	2	4	100	2	1	0	3					40	20	0	40	( MEP342s )
1		ARC467	Building Energy Conservation Technologies	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					35	20	0	40	( ARC161 ) AND ( ARC263 ) AND ( MEP342 )
1		ARC467s	Building Energy Conservation Technologies	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					40	20	0	40	( ARC161s ) AND ( ARC263s ) AND ( MEP342s )
1		ARC468	Building Illumination and Day Lighting	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					35	20	0	40	( ARC161 )
1		ARC468s	Building Illumination and Day Lighting	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					40	20	0	40	( ARC161s )
1		ARC471	Feasibility Studies	2	4	100	2	1	0	3					35	20	0	40
1		ARC471s	Feasibility Studies	2	4	100	2	1	0	3					40	20	0	40
1		ARC472	Maintenance of Buildings	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					35	20	0	40
1		ARC472s	Maintenance of Buildings	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					40	20	0	40
1		ARC473	Building Life Cycle Assessment	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					35	20	0	40
1		ARC473s	Building Life Cycle Assessment	3	5	125	2	2	0	4					40	20	0	40
1		ARC474	Building Commissioning	3			0	0	0	0					15	25	10	40
1		ARC474s	Building Commissioning	3			0	0	0	0					40	20	40	0
1		ARC491	Architecture and Building Technology Graduation Project (1)	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					15	25	10	40	( ASU112 )
1		ARC491s	Architecture and Building Technology Graduation Project (1)	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					40	20	0	40	( ASU112s )
1		ARC492	Architecture Graduation Project (2)	6	18	450	0	12	0	12					15	25	10	40	( ARC491 )
1		ARC492s	Architecture Graduation Project (2)	6	18	450	0	12	0	12					60	0	40	0	( ARC491s )
1		ARC493	Building Technology Graduation Project (2)	6	18	450	0	12	0	12					15	25	10	40	( ARC491 )
1		ARC493s	Building Technology Graduation Project (2)	6	18	450	0	12	0	12					60	0	40	0	( ARC491s )
1		ARC494	Environmental Architecture Graduation Project (1)	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					60	0	40	0	( ASU112 )
1		ARC494s	Environmental Architecture Graduation Project (1)	2	4	100	1	2	0	3					40	20	0	40	( ASU112s )
1		ARC495	Environmental Architecture Graduation Project (2)	6	16	400	0	12	0	12					60	0	40	0	( ARC494 )
1		ARC495s	Environmental Architecture Graduation Project (2)	6	16	400	0	12	0	12					60	0	40	0	( ARC494s )
1. Architectural Design
1	1	ARC111	Principles of Architecture Design Studio	3	6	150	1	5	0	6			x		55	20	0	20	( CEP011 )
1	1	ARC111s	Principles of Architecture Design Studio	3	6	150	1	5	0	6			x		60	20	0	20	( CEP011s )
1	1	ARC112	Creativity and Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	55	20	0	20	( ARC111 )
1	1	ARC112s	Creativity and Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	60	20	0	20	( ARC111s )
1	1	ARC113	Vernacular Architecture Design Studio	3	6	150	0	6	0	6				x	55	20	0	20	( ARC111 )
1	1	ARC113s	Vernacular Architecture Design Studio	3	6	150	0	6	0	6				x	60	20	0	20	( ARC111s )
1	2	ARC211	Building Type Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	15	25	10	40	( ARC112 )
1	2	ARC211s	Building Type Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	60	10	10	20	( ARC112s )
1	2	ARC212	Multi Story Accommodation Building Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	55	10	10	20	( ARC111 )
1	2	ARC212s	Multi Story Accommodation Building Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	60	10	10	20	( ARC111s )
1	2	ARC213	Environmental Architecture Design Studio (1)	3	6	150	0	6	0	6				x	55	10	10	20	( ARC111 )
1	2	ARC213s	Environmental Architecture Design Studio (1)	3	6	150	0	6	0	6				x	60	10	10	20	( ARC111s )
1	2	ARC214	Environmental Architecture Design Studio (2)	3	6	150	0	6	0	6				x	55	10	10	20	( ARC213 )
1	2	ARC214s	Environmental Architecture Design Studio (2)	3	6	150	0	6	0	6				x	60	10	10	20	( ARC213s )
1	3	ARC311	Smart Systems Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	15	25	10	40	( ARC211 )
1	3	ARC311s	Smart Systems Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	60	0	20	20	( ARC211s )
1	3	ARC312	Sustainable Architecture Design Studio (1)	3	6	150	0	6	0	6				x	55	0	20	20	( ARC214 )
1	3	ARC312s	Sustainable Architecture Design Studio (1)	3	6	150	0	6	0	6				x	60	0	20	20	( ARC214s )
1	3	ARC313	Sustainable Architecture Design Studio (2)	3	6	150	0	6	0	6				x	55	0	20	20	( ARC312 )
1	3	ARC313s	Sustainable Architecture Design Studio (2)	3	6	150	0	6	0	6				x	60	0	20	20	( ARC312s )
1	4	ARC411	Thematic Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	15	25	10	40	( ARC311 )
1	4	ARC411s	Thematic Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	60	0	40	0	( ARC311s )
1	4	ARC412	Technological Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	15	25	10	40	( ARC311 ) AND ( ARC361 ) AND ( ARC362 )
1	4	ARC412s	Technological Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	60	0	40	0	( ARC311s ) AND ( ARC361s ) AND ( ARC362s )
1	4	ARC413	Smart Housing Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	55	0	40	0	( UPL352 )
1	4	ARC413s	Smart Housing Design Studio	4	8	200	0	8	0	8				x	60	0	40	0	( UPL352s )
2. Theories of Design and Architecture
1	2	ARC221	Design Methods	3	5	125	2	2	0	4				x	15	25	10	40	( ARC112 )
1	2	ARC221s	Design Methods	3	5	125	2	2	0	4				x	40	20	0	40	( ARC112s )
1	3	ARC321	Theory and Philosophy of Contemporary Arch.	3	5	125	3	0	0	3				x	15	25	10	40
1	3	ARC321s	Theory and Philosophy of Contemporary Arch.	3	5	125	3	0	0	3				x	20	40	0	40
1	3	ARC322	Architectural Criticism and Project Evaluation	2	4	100	1	2	0	3				x	35	20	0	40
1	3	ARC322s	Architectural Criticism and Project Evaluation	2	4	100	1	2	0	3				x	40	20	0	40
1	3	ARC323	Built Environment Accessibility	2	4	100	1	2	0	3				x	35	20	0	40
1	3	ARC323s	Built Environment Accessibility	2	4	100	1	2	0	3				x	40	20	0	40
1	4	ARC421	Ergonomics and Interior Design Principles	2	3	75	1	2	0	3				x	15	25	10	40
1	4	ARC421s	Ergonomics and Interior Design Principles	2	3	75	1	2	0	3				x	40	20	0	40
1	4	ARC422	Human Aspects in Architecture	3	5	125	2	2	0	4				x	15	25	10	40
1	4	ARC422s	Human Aspects in Architecture	3	5	125	2	2	0	4				x	40	20	0	40
1	4	ARC423	Identity and Contemporaneity in Middle East Architecture	3	5	125	2	2	0	4				x	15	25	10	40
1	4	ARC423s	Identity and Contemporaneity in Middle East Architecture	3	5	125	2	2	0	4				x	40	20	0	40
1	4	ARC424	Introduction to Modern Art Movements	3	5	125	2	2	0	4				x	35	20	0	40
1	4	ARC424s	Introduction to Modern Art Movements	3	5	125	2	2	0	4				x	40	20	0	40
1	4	ARC425	Contemporary Vernacular Architecture	2	4	100	1	2	0	3				x	35	20	0	40
1	4	ARC425s	Contemporary Vernacular Architecture	2	4	100	1	2	0	3				x	40	20	0	40
3. History of Architecture
1	1	ARC131	History of Arts and Architecture (1): Ancient Civilizations	3	4	100	3	0	0	3				x	30	25	0	40
1	1	ARC131s	History of Arts and Architecture (1): Ancient Civilizations	3	4	100	3	0	0	3				x	20	40	0	40
1	1	ARC132	History of Arts and Architecture (2): History of Islamic and Western Architecture	3	5	125	2	2	0	4				x	30	25	0	40	( ARC131 )
1	1	ARC132s	History of Arts and Architecture (2): History of Islamic and Western Architecture	3	5	125	2	2	0	4				x	20	40	0	40	( ARC131s )
1	1	ARC133	Introduction to History and Theory of Arts and Architecture	3	4	100	3	0	0	3				x	15	40	0	40
1	1	ARC133s	Introduction to History and Theory of Arts and Architecture	3	4	100	3	0	0	3				x	20	40	0	40
4. Computer Applications and Design Skills
1	1	ARC141	Architectural Representation	3	5	125	1	4	0	5			x		35	20	0	40	( CEP011 )
1	1	ARC141s	Architectural Representation	3	5	125	1	4	0	5			x		40	20	0	40	( CEP011s )
1	1	ARC142	Digital Presentation of The Built Environment	2	4	100	1	0	3	4			x		45	10	40	0
1	1	ARC142s	Digital Presentation of The Built Environment	2	4	100	1	0	3	4			x		50	10	40	0
1	1	ARC143	Building Engineering Drawing	3	6	150	2	2	2	6				x	20	20	15	40	( CEP011 )
1	1	ARC143s	Building Engineering Drawing	3	6	150	2	2	2	6				x	25	20	15	40	( CEP011s )
1	2	ARC241	Modeling of The Built Environment	2	5	125	1	0	3	4			x		45	10	40	0	( ARC142 )
1	2	ARC241s	Modeling of The Built Environment	2	5	125	1	0	3	4			x		50	10	40	0	( ARC142s )
1	3	ARC341	Photography and Architecture	2	4	100	1	2	0	3				x	55	0	40	0
1	3	ARC341s	Photography and Architecture	2	4	100	1	2	0	3				x	60	0	40	0
1	4	ARC441	Building Information Modeling (BIM)	3	5	125	1	4	0	5				x	55	0	40	0	( ARC241 ) AND ( ARC351 )
1	4	ARC441s	Building Information Modeling (BIM)	3	5	125	1	4	0	5				x	60	0	40	0	( ARC241s ) AND ( ARC351s )
1	4	ARC442	Principles of Parametric Design	3	4	100	2	2	0	4				x	15	25	10	40	( ARC241 )
1	4	ARC442s	Principles of Parametric Design	3	4	100	2	2	0	4				x	60	0	40	0	( ARC241s )
1	4	ARC443	Computer Applications in Environmental Engineering	3	5	125	2	2	2	6				x	20	20	15	40	( ARC161 ) AND ( ARC263 ) AND ( MEP342 )
1	4	ARC443s	Computer Applications in Environmental Engineering	3	5	125	2	2	2	6				x	25	20	15	40	( ARC161s ) AND ( ARC263s ) AND ( MEP342s )

ARC011X	Architecture Aptitude Test										0 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				0 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL						Equivalent ECTS
Course Content
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC011Xs	Architecture Aptitude Test										0 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				0 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL						Equivalent ECTS
Course Content
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
%			%			%			100%

ARC151	Building (1): Conventional Construction Systems										3 CH
Prerequisites	( CEP011 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				3 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at understanding the building construction process and the construction of basic and essential components of any building. Students will learn about the main conventional construction systems, building’s essential needs such as building protection against sun heat and dampness, bridging wall openings, retaining soil, and connecting different levels.  Course topics will be: the load bearing walls, the RC skeleton, Arches, Lintels, Retaining walls, and also design, construction, and finishing of linear and spiral staircases.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						2			3
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						2			3
Landscape Architecture						2			3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
45%			10%			0%			40%

ARC151s	Building (1): Conventional Construction Systems										3 CH
Prerequisites	( CEP011s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				3 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at understanding the building construction process and the construction of basic and essential components of any building. Students will learn about the main conventional construction systems, building’s essential needs such as building protection against sun heat and dampness, bridging wall openings, retaining soil, and connecting different levels.  Course topics will be: the load bearing walls, the RC skeleton, Arches, Lintels, Retaining walls, and also design, construction, and finishing of linear and spiral staircases.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						2			3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
50%			10%			0%			40%

ARC152	Building (2): Finishing Works										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC151 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				3 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at understanding the building finishing process and materials. Students will learn about the carpentry work of doors and windows, and the process and materials of finishing architectural internal spaces; floors, walls, and ceiling. Course topics will be: timber Doors and Windows, floor finishing: tiles, rolls, fabric, cast in situ, and boards, wall cladding, tiles, plastering, paints, boards, paper, ceiling finishing: tiles, boards, plastering, and paints.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						1			4
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						1			4
Landscape Architecture						1			4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
45%			10%			0%			40%

ARC152s	Building (2): Finishing Works										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC151s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				3 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at understanding the building finishing process and materials. Students will learn about the carpentry work of doors and windows, and the process and materials of finishing architectural internal spaces; floors, walls, and ceiling. Course topics will be: timber Doors and Windows, floor finishing: tiles, rolls, fabric, cast in situ, and boards, wall cladding, tiles, plastering, paints, boards, paper, ceiling finishing: tiles, boards, plastering, and paints.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						1			4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
50%			10%			0%			40%

ARC161	Introduction to Lighting Systems										2 CH
Prerequisites	( PHM022 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				1 Hour				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
Importance of Lighting and influence on product ability. Design standards (lux level, luminary type, lamp type… etc.), Lighting Systems. Provides general introduction to the visual environment, including subjective and objective scales of measurement, visual perception, photometry, brightness, luminance, illumination, natural and artificial lighting. Design problems, field measurements, computer, and other models will be used to explore major topics and energy savings options.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Building Engineering						1			3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC161s	Introduction to Lighting Systems										2 CH
Prerequisites	( PHM022s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				1 Hour				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
Importance of Lighting and influence on product ability. Design standards (lux level, luminary type, lamp type… etc.), Lighting Systems. Provides general introduction to the visual environment, including subjective and objective scales of measurement, visual perception, photometry, brightness, luminance, illumination, natural and artificial lighting. Design problems, field measurements, computer, and other models will be used to explore major topics and energy savings options.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC251	Building (3): Advanced Construction and Finishing Works										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC152 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				3 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at understanding the advanced building construction process and technologies. Students will learn about the wide span structure systems, precast and post tension systems, and Structural Glazing system. In addition, the student will learn about advanced finishing and cladding materials and techniques such as: raised floors, curtain walls, Stretched ceiling, GRC and GRP.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC251s	Building (3): Advanced Construction and Finishing Works										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC152s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				3 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at understanding the advanced building construction process and technologies. Students will learn about the wide-span structure systems, precast and post-tension systems, and Structural Glazing systems. In addition, the student will learn about advanced finishing and cladding materials and techniques such as: raised floors, curtain walls, Stretched ceilings, Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC), and Glass Reinforced Plastic GRP.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						2			5
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
50%			10%			0%			40%

ARC252	Building (3): Mass Housing Production Techniques and Finishing Works										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC152 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at understanding the coordinates system and the advanced building construction processes for the mass housing and technics of emergency production. Students will learn about the innovative structure systems for mass production, considering safety systems, especially precast system. In addition, the student will learn about landscape construction and advanced finishing and cladding materials and techniques.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						3			6
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
45%			10%			0%			40%

ARC252s	Building (3): Mass Housing Production Techniques and Finishing Works										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC152s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at understanding the coordinates system and the advanced building construction processes for the mass housing and technics of emergency production. Students will learn about the innovative structure systems for mass production, considering safety systems, especially precast system. In addition, the student will learn about landscape construction and advanced finishing and cladding materials and techniques.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
50%			10%			0%			40%

ARC253	Building (3): Sustainable Construction										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC152 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				3 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at understanding the vernacular building construction materials and technologies. Student will know about earth construction materials such as: wet loam, rammed earth, adobe or raw block, burnet brick, natural stones, straw bales, and earth bags. In addition, they will learn native technologies, and techniques to construct small scale buildings. They will learn how to build: rammed earth walls and domes, adobe vaults and domes, the Jack arch floors, rubble work (either random, squared, or polygonal), and other similar technologies such as earth bag shelters and straw bales houses.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						2			5
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
45%			10%			0%			40%

ARC253s	Building (3): Sustainable Construction										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC152s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				3 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at understanding the vernacular building construction materials and technologies. Student will know about earth construction materials such as: wet loam, rammed earth, adobe or raw block, burnet brick, natural stones, straw bales, and earth bags. In addition, they will learn native technologies, and techniques to construct small scale buildings. They will learn how to build: rammed earth walls and domes, adobe vaults and domes, the Jack arch floors, rubble work (either random, squared, or polygonal), and other similar technologies such as earth bag shelters and straw bales houses.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
50%			10%			0%			40%

ARC254	Building (3): Landscape Construction										2 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC152 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				3 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
This course provides the students with the knowledge of different architecture and landscape constructing materials and possibilities of their usages, added to the finishing materials. Students learn how to implement some simple combinations through models with different scales; they will also be able to pinpoint various hardscape, softscape and street furniture details.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Landscape Architecture						2			5
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
45%			10%			0%			40%

ARC254s	Building (3): Landscape Construction										2 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC152s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				3 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
This course provides the students with the knowledge of different architecture and landscape constructing materials and possibilities of their usages, added to the finishing materials. Students learn how to implement some simple combinations through models with different scales; they will also be able to pinpoint various hardscape, softscape and street furniture details.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
50%			10%			0%			40%

ARC261	Control of Thermal Environment										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
The course addresses the design of the indoor thermal environment, including the appropriate application of building envelope materials and assemblies, and an introduction to the principles of sustainability. Beginning with the basics of human thermal comfort, followed by the concept and practice of solar heating, passive cooling, daylighting, indoor air quality. Students will learn how to shape the form of a building to respond to climate and the needs of its occupants’ thermal comfort.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						2			6
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						1			4
Landscape Architecture						2			6
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC261s	Control of Thermal Environment										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
The course addresses the design of the indoor thermal environment, including the appropriate application of building envelope materials and assemblies, and an introduction to the principles of sustainability. Beginning with the basics of human thermal comfort, followed by the concept and practice of solar heating, passive cooling, daylighting, indoor air quality. Students will learn how to shape the form of a building to respond to climate and the needs of its occupants’ thermal comfort.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						2			6
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC262	Principles of Sustainable Architecture										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course examines the underlying principles of sustainable design within the built environment. It focuses on environmental issues and design processes that enable professionals to create a more sustainable world. Students will develop an understanding of the concepts and terminologies of sustainable design and how these have evolved over time. The course provides context for the green building movement and will help students understand the scope of this field of study. Students will gain an understanding of sustainable design by examining the impact of human interactions, the built environment, and natural processes. This course also examines the underlying principles of sustainable design including energy efficiency, public policy, indoor environmental quality, ecology, and land use.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						3			6
Landscape Architecture						3			6
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC262s	Principles of Sustainable Architecture										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course examines the underlying principles of sustainable design within the built environment. It focuses on environmental issues and design processes that enable professionals to create a more sustainable world. Students will develop an understanding of the concepts and terminologies of sustainable design and how these have evolved over time. The course provides context for the green building movement and will help students understand the scope of this field of study. Students will gain an understanding of sustainable design by examining the impact of human interactions, the built environment, and natural processes. This course also examines the underlying principles of sustainable design including energy efficiency, public policy, indoor environmental quality, ecology, and land use.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC263	Fundamentals of Building Acoustics										2 CH
Prerequisites	( PHM022 ) AND ( PHM032 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				1 Hour				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
Fundamentals of sound, its sources and propagation. The subjective and objective scales of measurement and laws of psychophysics are covered. The relationship between sound and listener in different settings, outdoor, indoor and adjacent rooms, is explored. The course addresses the sonic design of acoustic spaces. Noise control at high and low frequency; effects of noise and vibration on humans and buildings; design of noise control systems; calculation of airborne and impact sound insulation, noise and vibration control applications.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Building Engineering						3			6
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC263s	Fundamentals of Building Acoustics										2 CH
Prerequisites	( PHM022s ) AND ( PHM032s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				1 Hour				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
Fundamentals of sound, its sources and propagation. The subjective and objective scales of measurement and laws of psychophysics are covered. The relationship between sound and listener in different settings, outdoor, indoor and adjacent rooms, is explored. The course addresses the sonic design of acoustic spaces. Noise control at high and low frequency; effects of noise and vibration on humans and buildings; design of noise control systems; calculation of airborne and impact sound insulation, noise and vibration control applications.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC351	Working Design (1): Execution Drawings Coordination, Annotating and Coding										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC152 ) AND ( CES226 OR MEP241 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The course aims at informing students about execution drawings as needed to construct buildings, and spatial needs for basic technical systems, to coordinate between the technical systems, and organize related information. Also, it aims at training students on documenting data and information, preparing architectural execution drawings, and coding them according to the US CSI coding system. The aims are realized through a study of technical and drafting systems; preparation base drawings that guarantee appropriateness of spaces for structural, sanitary, electrical, air condition, and movement systems; organization data and annotations in plans, sections, and elevations.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						3			7
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						3			7
Landscape Architecture						3			6
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
45%			10%			20%			20%

ARC351s	Working Design (1): Execution Drawings Coordination, Annotating and Coding										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC152s ) AND ( CES225s OR CEP251s OR CES225s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The course aims at informing students about execution drawings as needed to construct buildings, and spatial needs for basic technical systems, to coordinate between the technical systems, and organize related information. Also, it aims at training students on documenting data and information, preparing architectural execution drawings, and coding them according to the US CSI coding system. The aims are realized through a study of technical and drafting systems; preparation base drawings that guarantee appropriateness of spaces for structural, sanitary, electrical, air condition, and movement systems; organization data and annotations in plans, sections, and elevations.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						3			7
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
50%			10%			20%			20%

ARC352	Working Design (2): Blow-Ups Detailing, Items Specifications and BOQs										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC351 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The course aims at informing students about detailing architectural spaces. Student will start to investigate and design internal finishing, installations, accessories, and fixtures. Student will train to analyse, evaluate, and choose the optimum specifications of different items. In addition, student will integrate these specifications and manufacturer’s details into the design. Also, student will learn how to make “Component”, “Sub-Component” and “Assembly Drawings” and quantity surveying to produce BOQs.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						3			8
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						3			8
Landscape Architecture						3			7
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
45%			10%			20%			20%

ARC352s	Working Design (2): Blow-Ups Detailing, Items Specifications and BOQs										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC351s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The course aims at informing students about detailing architectural spaces. Student will start to investigate and design internal finishing, installations, accessories, and fixtures. Student will train to analyse, evaluate, and choose the optimum specifications of different items. In addition, student will integrate these specifications and manufacturer’s details into the design. Also, student will learn how to make “Component”, “Sub-Component” and “Assembly Drawings” and quantity surveying to produce BOQs.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						3			8
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
50%			10%			20%			20%

ARC361	Lighting in Architecture										2 CH
Prerequisites	( PHM022 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
This course explores natural and artificial lighting that integrates occupant comfort, energy efficiency in an architectural context. Visual perception and light, basic artificial lighting source, light and visual effects, the quantitative and qualitative design of artificial lighting, some simulation programs used in the design of artificial lighting. Students will also establish new practices of urban space and buildings’ facades lighting as well as landscape elements.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						2			6
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						1
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC361s	Lighting in Architecture										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
This course explores natural and artificial lighting that integrates occupant comfort, energy efficiency in an architectural context. Visual perception and light, basic artificial lighting source, light and visual effects, the quantitative and qualitative design of artificial lighting, some simulation programs used in the design of artificial lighting. Students will also establish new practices of urban space and buildings’ facades lighting as well as landscape elements.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						3			7
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC362	Acoustics in Architecture										2 CH
Prerequisites	( PHM021 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
This course aims at increasing students’ perception of natural and artificial environment through studying sound behaviour. First, architectural acoustics: Definition of architectural acoustics and its importance in building, the main terminologies, behaviour of sound waves in enclosures, sound absorption and reflection, sound isolation, the main acoustical defects and the methods of correction. Design for auditorium acoustics is considered. Second, noise control: the course also introduces students to outdoor sound propagation through the urban fabrics, outdoor noise propagation modelling, prediction and strategic mitigation theories.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						1			6
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						1
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						1
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC362s	Acoustics in Architecture										2 CH
Prerequisites	( PHM021s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
This course aims at increasing students’ perception of natural and artificial environment through studying sound behavior. First, architectural acoustics: Definition of architectural acoustics and its importance in building, the main terminologies, behavior of sound waves in enclosures, sound absorption and reflection, sound isolation, the main acoustical defects and the methods of correction. Design for auditorium acoustics is considered. Second, noise control: the course also introduces students to outdoor sound propagation through the urban fabrics, outdoor noise propagation modelling, prediction and strategic mitigation theories.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						3			8
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC363	Renewable Energy and Buildings										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course introduces renewable energy systems. It covers the fundamental concepts of energy and radiation with specific solar energy applications and photovoltaic, electrical energy storage systems, and thermal energy and storage. The second part covers the basic science of wind energy systems and their electrical system designs. The third part covers the bioenergy systems from resources to final products and conversion technologies. It finally introduces other promising energy sources.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						3			6
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC363s	Renewable Energy and Buildings										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course introduces renewable energy systems. It covers the fundamental concepts of energy and radiation with specific solar energy applications and photovoltaic, electrical energy storage systems, and thermal energy and storage. The second part covers the basic science of wind energy systems and their electrical system designs. The third part covers the bioenergy systems from resources to final products and conversion technologies. It finally introduces other promising energy sources.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC364	Outdoor Lighting and Effects										2 CH
Prerequisites	( PHM022 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
This course introduces a variety of landscape lighting techniques. This includes different lighting installations and fixtures (columns, bollards, spotlights, signs, buildings, etc.). Students will also establish new practices of urban space and city lightning using buildings’ facades as well as landscape elements. Moreover, they will explore the development of contemporary light patterns and technologies along with new visualization techniques. It previews contemporary theatrical lighting effects and techniques. It also covers different practices and mechanisms in lighting designs for gardens, in relation to safety matters and basic infrastructure.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Landscape Architecture						3			8
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC364s	Outdoor Lighting and Effects										2 CH
Prerequisites	( PHM022s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
This course introduces a variety of landscape lighting techniques. This includes different lighting installations and fixtures (columns, bollards, spotlights, signs, buildings, etc.). Students will also establish new practices of urban space and city lightning using buildings’ facades as well as landscape elements. Moreover, they will explore the development of contemporary light patterns and technologies along with new visualization techniques. It previews contemporary theatrical lighting effects and techniques. It also covers different practices and mechanisms in lighting designs for gardens, in relation to safety matters and basic infrastructure.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC365	Building Performance Simulation										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC241 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
This course aims at enhancing the student’s abilities to use computer software as tools to virtually create spaces or buildings whose geometry, materials, environmental factors and occupancy patterns resemble those of questionable existing or assumed buildings, in such that their environmental performance can be predicted by the software and manipulated by the student. The course introduces the basic concept of simulation with its main requirements. Through the course, student knows about different simulation programs, their required inputs, outputs and level of accuracy. In addition, student specifically learns to use specific software acquiring the expertise of modelling spaces or buildings, ascribing their relevant features and environmental factors, and extracting the required performance parameters from the software outputs which (s)he can judge, therefore change design parameters and re-run the simulation to optimize the predicted performance.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						3			8
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			0%			40%			0%

ARC365s	Building Performance Simulation										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC241s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
This course aims at enhancing the student’s abilities to use computer software as tools to virtually create spaces or buildings whose geometry, materials, environmental factors and occupancy patterns resemble those of questionable existing or assumed buildings, in such that their environmental performance can be predicted by the software and manipulated by the student. The course introduces the basic concept of simulation with its main requirements. Through the course, student knows about different simulation programs, their required inputs, outputs and level of accuracy. In addition, student specifically learns to use specific software acquiring the expertise of modelling spaces or buildings, ascribing their relevant features and environmental factors, and extracting the required performance parameters from the software outputs which (s)he can judge, therefore change design parameters and re-run the simulation to optimize the predicted performance.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC366	Responsive Architecture Installations										2 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC261 ) AND ( UPL365 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course provides a design-oriented study of responsive environmental control, life safety and building service systems. The course covers basic principles, applications, performance and design installations of these systems. It reflects that on principles of sustainable design, energy efficiency, optimization of indoor environmental quality and economic soundness. The course also briefly addresses other sustainable design strategies and includes an overview of active systems (solar, photovoltaic panels, geothermal), water reduction and reuse, green materials, and acoustics.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						2
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						1
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC366s	Responsive Architecture Installations										2 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC261s ) AND ( UPL365s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course provides a design-oriented study of responsive environmental control, life safety and building service systems. The course covers basic principles, applications, performance and design installations of these systems. It reflects that on principles of sustainable design, energy efficiency, optimization of indoor environmental quality and economic soundness. The course also briefly addresses other sustainable design strategies and includes an overview of active systems (solar, photovoltaic panels, geothermal), water reduction and reuse, green materials, and acoustics.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC367	Indoor Air Quality										3 CH
Prerequisites	( MEP213 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
Factors affecting the quality of indoor environment, physical/ chemical characteristics of air contaminants, health effects, building systems and factors affect indoor air quality, design of outdoor air delivery system, air pollutants source control, indoor air quality monitoring and testing, design standards and building codes related to indoor air quality, improving indoor air quality through design, construction, operation and maintenance.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Building Engineering						3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC367s	Indoor Air Quality										3 CH
Prerequisites	( MEP213s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
Factors affecting the quality of indoor environment, physical/ chemical characteristics of air contaminants, health effects, building systems and factors affect indoor air quality, design of outdoor air delivery system, air pollutants source control, indoor air quality monitoring and testing, design standards and building codes related to indoor air quality, improving indoor air quality through design, construction, operation and maintenance.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC368	Soundscape and Aural Architecture										2 CH
Prerequisites	( PHM022 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
Introduction to Archeo-Acoustics, Architectural and sonorous. Exploring sound or combination of sounds that forms or arises from an immersive environment. Visualization of the sonic environment, sound walks. Biophonic, geophonic and anthrophonic sounds. How to design with aural stimulus, the effect of aural aspects on the architecture expression of buildings. Soniferous structures, parks, buildings and sound marks. Sound sculptures, vocal sculptures, and the effect on the surrounding aural environment. Sound, time, space mapping.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						4
Landscape Architecture						3			8
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC368s	Soundscape and Aural Architecture										2 CH
Prerequisites	( PHM022s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
Introduction to Archeo-Acoustics, Architectural and sonorous. Exploring sound or combination of sounds that forms or arises from an immersive environment. Visualization of the sonic environment, sound walks. Biophonic, geophonic and anthrophonic sounds. How to design with aural stimulus, the effect of aural aspects on the architecture expression of buildings. Soniferous structures, parks, buildings and sound marks. Sound sculptures, vocal sculptures, and the effect on the surrounding aural environment. Sound, time, space mapping.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC371	Architecture Project Management										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				1 Hour				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The course introduces the basics of project management and its objectives, Initial costs and running costs. Types of projects turnovers as well as administrative and environmental aspects are discussed. Skills for Planning and time scheduling of jobs through the evaluation of programs, critical path method, “Gantt” chart, Cost-time analysis, progress curves and resource allocation are included.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						3			7
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						4			7
Landscape Architecture						4			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC371s	Architecture Project Management										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				1 Hour				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The course introduces the basics of project management and its objectives, Initial costs and running costs. Types of projects turnovers as well as administrative and environmental aspects are discussed. Skills for Planning and time scheduling of jobs through the evaluation of programs, critical path method, “Gantt” chart, Cost-time analysis, progress curves and resource allocation are included.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC427	Interior Design										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
Study of theories and principles of interior design, Internal and external spaces hierarchy and interaction, Study of horizontal and vertical planes treatments and finishes, Study of movement, Visual perception, Space time internally and externally, Study of surfaces: Textures, Forms, and visual illusions, Theories of color, Color schemes and their different effects, The effects of natural and artificial lighting on interior spaces. International examples and concepts in interior design.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						5			10
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC451	Working Design (3): Execution Documents Complexity										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC352 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at training students to conduct professional execution documents of complex moderate scale projects. Advanced supplementary systems and technical installations will be discussed such as systems of: Security, Firefighting, Fire Alarm, BMS, Automation, and other similar systems. Advanced technologies and systems will be used in case of the basic supplementary systems; structure, HVAC, circulation mechanisms, and lighting. Student will be asked to produce a full set of execution drawings in addition to the project items specifications and BOQs.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism									9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			0%			40%			0%

ARC451s	Working Design (3): Execution Documents Complexity										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC352s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at training students to conduct professional execution documents of complex moderate scale projects. Advanced supplementary systems and technical installations will be discussed such as systems of: Security, Firefighting, Fire Alarm, BMS, Automation, and other similar systems. Advanced technologies and systems will be used in case of the basic supplementary systems; structure, HVAC, circulation mechanisms, and lighting. Student will be asked to produce a full set of execution drawings in addition to the project items specifications and BOQs.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC452	Working Design (3): Residential Towers Execution Documents										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC352 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The course aims at training students to conduct professional execution documents of complex moderate scale housing projects. Coordinates systems and allocation, advanced supplementary systems and technical installations will be discussed such as systems of: Security, Firefighting, Fire Alarm, BMS, Automation, and other similar systems. Advanced technologies and systems will be used in case of the basic supplementary systems; structure, HVAC, circulation mechanisms, and lighting. Student will be asked to produce a full set of execution drawings in addition to the project items specifications and BOQs.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						5			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			0%			40%			0%

ARC452s	Working Design (3): Residential Towers Execution Documents										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC352s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The course aims at training students to conduct professional execution documents of complex moderate scale housing projects. Coordinates systems and allocation, advanced supplementary systems and technical installations will be discussed such as systems of: Security, Firefighting, Fire Alarm, BMS, Automation, and other similar systems. Advanced technologies and systems will be used in case of the basic supplementary systems; structure, HVAC, circulation mechanisms, and lighting. Student will be asked to produce a full set of execution drawings in addition to the project items specifications and BOQs.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC453	Housing Maintenance, Post-occupancy Evaluation and Value Engineering										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims to introduce a systematic and organized approach to providing the necessary functions in a project at the lowest cost through the phase of designing buildings using value engineering systems as well as keeping their efficiency though the operating phase and the maintenance phase after the occupancy. The course highlights conservation and recycling: Performance of construction materials and components, rehabilitation of constructed facilities, materials and methods for conservation work, recycling of old buildings and its advantages.  The course highlights also on the process of obtaining feedback on a building’s performance in use. The value of POE is being increasingly recognized, and it is becoming mandatory on many public projects
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC453s	Housing Maintenance, Post-occupancy Evaluation and Value Engineering										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims to introduce a systematic and organized approach to providing the necessary functions in a project at the lowest cost through the phase of designing buildings using value engineering systems as well as keeping their efficiency though the operating phase and the maintenance phase after the occupancy. The course highlights conservation and recycling: Performance of construction materials and components, rehabilitation of constructed facilities, materials and methods for conservation work, recycling of old buildings and its advantages.  The course highlights also on the process of obtaining feedback on a building’s performance in use. The value of POE is being increasingly recognized, and it is becoming mandatory on many public projects
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC461	Daylighting and Thermal Performance										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC241 ) AND ( ARC261 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course aims to provide an understanding of the concept of reduction in energy consumption through low energy building design. Students will be familiarized with the key factors that need to be considered while designing daylighting. Introducing systems and techniques to control and enhance daylighting performance. Understanding thermal exchange between the building envelope and the environment. This will include an overview of passive design features and their applicability to different building types and climatic regions. Modelling and evaluating, thermal and daylighting performance and their impact on reducing energy consumption will be investigated.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Landscape Architecture						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC461s	Daylighting and Thermal Performance										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC241s ) AND ( ARC261s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course aims to provide an understanding of the concept of reduction in energy consumption through low energy building design. Students will be familiarized with the key factors that need to be considered while designing daylighting. Introducing systems and techniques to control and enhance daylighting performance. Understanding thermal exchange between the building envelope and the environment. This will include an overview of passive design features and their applicability to different building types and climatic regions. Modelling and evaluating, thermal and daylighting performance and their impact on reducing energy consumption will be investigated.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC462	Sustainable Building Rating Systems										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The course Introduces the concept of building rating systems. Rating system categories, the scoring system. Why the need to achieve certification. How to design towards a certified building environment throughout all design and construction phases. The difference of various rating systems, emphasizing the Egyptian Green Pyramid rating system.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						4			9
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						4
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						1
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC462s	Sustainable Building Rating Systems										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The course Introduces the concept of building rating systems. Rating system categories, the scoring system. Why the need to achieve certification. How to design towards a certified building environment throughout all design and construction phases. The difference of various rating systems, emphasizing the Egyptian Green Pyramid rating system.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC463	Renewable Energy Systems and Economics										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course introduces renewable energy systems. It covers the fundamental concepts of renewable energy systems including the solar energy applications and photovoltaic, electrical energy storage systems, and thermal energy and storage. It also covers other renewables like the wind energy systems and their electrical system designs as well as the bioenergy systems from resources to final products and conversion technologies. The course also focuses on studying the economic and life cycle assessment of the renewable energy systems in order to be able to make informed decisions when it comes to the design and implementation of them in different buildings.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						5			10
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC463s	Renewable Energy Systems and Economics										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course introduces renewable energy systems. It covers the fundamental concepts of renewable energy systems including the solar energy applications and photovoltaic, electrical energy storage systems, and thermal energy and storage. It also covers other renewables like the wind energy systems and their electrical system designs as well as the bioenergy systems from resources to final products and conversion technologies. The course also focuses on studying the economic and life cycle assessment of the renewable energy systems in order to be able to make informed decisions when it comes to the design and implementation of them in different buildings.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC464	Sustainable Rehabilitation of The Built Environment										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
This course introduces the rehabilitation principles with respect to conservation and energy efficiency. It enhances the students’ skills of rehabilitation research, building’s technical inspection and architectural management.  The course focuses on the critical analysis of rehabilitation and applying effective methods and solutions. Students will also be acquainted with the evaluation and rehabilitation methods of heritage and vernacular architecture.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC464s	Sustainable Rehabilitation of The Built Environment										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
This course introduces the rehabilitation principles with respect to conservation and energy efficiency. It enhances the students’ skills of rehabilitation research, building’s technical inspection and architectural management.  The course focuses on the critical analysis of rehabilitation and applying effective methods and solutions. Students will also be acquainted with the evaluation and rehabilitation methods of heritage and vernacular architecture.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC465	Building Acoustics										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC263 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
Needs for acoustic regulation, review of existing regulation of noise control criteria around the world, noise control criteria and regulation limits, Instrumentation and testing requirements, types of noise sources in building, outdoor noise, room acoustics review requirements, wall, barriers and enclosure use to get better quality, types of acoustic material and structure to minimize noise effects, vibration and noise control for building, HVAC noise problems and solution. Review of existing codes for building acoustics.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Building Engineering						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC465s	Building Acoustics										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC263s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
Needs for acoustic regulation, review of existing regulation of noise control criteria around the world, noise control criteria and regulation limits, Instrumentation and testing requirements, types of noise sources in building, outdoor noise, room acoustics review requirements, wall, barriers and enclosure use to get better quality, types of acoustic material and structure to minimize noise effects, vibration and noise control for building, HVAC noise problems and solution. Review of existing codes for building acoustics.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC466	Building Envelope Design										2 CH
Prerequisites	(MEP342 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				1 Hour				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
Technical influences in the design of building envelopes, including the control of heat flow, air and moisture penetration, building movements, and deterioration. Application of air/vapor barrier and rain-screen systems. Performance assessment and building codes through case studies and design projects. Sustainable design principles. Design walls, roofs, joints, and assemblies. Cause of deterioration and preventive measures, on-site investigation. Relevant building codes and standards.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Building Engineering						4			10
Building Engineering						5			10
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC466s	Building Envelope Design										2 CH
Prerequisites	( MEP342s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				1 Hour				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
Technical influences in the design of building envelope, including the control of heat flow, air and moisture penetration, building movements, and deterioration. Application of air/vapor barrier and rain-screen systems. Performance assessment and building codes through case studies and design projects. Sustainable design principles. Design of walls, roofs, joints and assemblies. Cause of deterioration and preventive measures, on-site investigation. Relevant building codes and standards.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC467	Building Energy Conservation Technologies										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC161 ) AND ( ARC263 ) AND ( MEP342 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
Energy consumption: trends in energy consumption, evaluation of energy performance of existing buildings, standards of energy efficiency in buildings, measurements, total energy consumption. Building thermal environment: external and internal heat sources, methods of heat transfer, evaluating heat transfer, internal thermal environment, building design strategies save energy needed to reach thermal comfort inside building; skin parameters and passive strategies for saving energy, evaluating needs of heating and cooling. Renewable energy sources: passive or active solar systems, wind power geothermal systems. Optimum selection of energy sources. Impact of emerging technologies.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Building Engineering						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC467s	Building Energy Conservation Technologies										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC161s ) AND ( ARC263s ) AND ( MEP342s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
Energy consumption: trends in energy consumption, evaluation of energy performance of existing buildings, standards of energy efficiency in buildings, measurements, total energy consumption. Building thermal environment: external and internal heat sources, methods of heat transfer, evaluating heat transfer, internal thermal environment, building design strategies save energy needed to reach thermal comfort inside building; skin parameters and passive strategies for saving energy, evaluating needs of heating and cooling. Renewable energy sources: passive or active solar systems, wind power geothermal systems. Optimum selection of energy sources. Impact of emerging technologies.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC468	Building Illumination and Day Lighting										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC161 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
Production, measurement and control of light. Photometric quantities, visual perception and colour theory. Daylight and artificial illumination systems. Radiative transfer, fixture and lamp characteristics, control devices and energy conservation techniques. Design of lighting systems. Solar energy utilization and day-lighting. Integration of lighting systems with mechanical systems for energy conservation and sustainable development.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Building Engineering						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC468s	Building Illumination and Day Lighting										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC161s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
Production, measurement and control of light. Photometric quantities, visual perception and colour theory. Daylight and artificial illumination systems. Radiative transfer, fixture and lamp characteristics, control devices and energy conservation techniques. Design of lighting systems. Solar energy utilization and day-lighting. Integration of lighting systems with mechanical systems for energy conservation and sustainable development.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC471	Feasibility Studies										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				1 Hour				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The course emphasizes the importance of feasibility studies in making design decisions, Land economics, Initial costs and running costs. Projects turnovers and marketing studies. Course also emphasizes the importance of planning and time scheduling of jobs. Evaluation of programs and critical path method, Cost-time analysis.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC471s	Feasibility Studies										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				1 Hour				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The course emphasizes the importance of feasibility studies in making design decisions, Land economics, Initial costs and running costs. Projects turnovers and marketing studies. Course also emphasizes the importance of planning and time scheduling of jobs. Evaluation of programs and critical path method, Cost-time analysis.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC472	Maintenance of Buildings										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course emphasizes the durability of buildings: Life expectancy of different types of buildings, effect of environmental elements such as heat, dampness and precipitation on buildings, effect of chemical agents on building materials, effect of pollution on buildings, effect of fire on buildings, damage by biological agents. Maintenance of buildings: Reliability principles and its applications in selection of systems for routine maintenance of buildings, maintenance cost, specifications for maintenance works. Conservation and recycling: Performance of construction materials and components, rehabilitation of constructed facilities, materials and methods for conservation work, recycling of old buildings and its advantages.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC472s	Maintenance of Buildings										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course emphasizes the durability of buildings: Life expectancy of different types of buildings, effect of environmental elements such as heat, dampness and precipitation on buildings, effect of chemical agents on building materials, effect of pollution on buildings, effect of fire on buildings, damage by biological agents. Maintenance of buildings: Reliability principles and its applications in selection of systems for routine maintenance of buildings, maintenance cost, specifications for maintenance works. Conservation and recycling: Performance of construction materials and components, rehabilitation of constructed facilities, materials and methods for conservation work, recycling of old buildings and its advantages.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC473	Building Life Cycle Assessment										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course introduces the techniques used in evaluating life-cycle costs of competing project alternatives. This includes Identification and delimitation of the system boundary, defining and handling of allocation problems, selection of characterization method, midpoint and endpoint approaches, identification and use of data from LCA databases, collection and use of data from other sources, LCA Software Tools, results reporting and application.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC473s	Building Life Cycle Assessment										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course introduces the techniques used in evaluating life-cycle costs of competing project alternatives. This includes Identification and delimitation of the system boundary, defining and handling of allocation problems, selection of characterization method, midpoint and endpoint approaches, identification and use of data from LCA databases, collection and use of data from other sources, LCA Software Tools, results reporting and application.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC474	Building Commissioning										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				0 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL						Equivalent ECTS
Course Content
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC474s	Building Commissioning										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				0 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL						Equivalent ECTS
Course Content
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			40%			0%

ARC491	Architecture and Building Technology Graduation Project (1)										2 CH
Prerequisites	( ASU112 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The course aims at preparing the preliminary study of the graduation project which is the main design project.  Students synthesize their previous studies inside the program in one major project. Topics are selected by students under supervision from the faculty members. Students prepare all necessary research works and analysis regarding their design topics and approaches as per concentration: Architecture or Building Technology.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC491s	Architecture and Building Technology Graduation Project (1)										2 CH
Prerequisites	( ASU112s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The course aims at preparing the preliminary study of the graduation project which is the main design project.  Students synthesize their previous studies inside the program in one major project. Topics are selected by students under supervision from the faculty members. Students prepare all necessary research works and analysis regarding their design topics and approaches as per concentration: Architecture or Building Technology.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						5			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC492	Architecture Graduation Project (2)										6 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC491 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				12 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			450			Equivalent ECTS			18
Course Content
Continuation of graduation project “Architecture and Building Technology Graduation Project (1)”, Students are required to develop comprehensive design project to express in depth their professional ability of designing mega projects where multi-layered functions and impressive forms are required. Students should express, by the selected project theme and topic their awareness of the contemporary architectural trends, theories, and social needs. The “Graduation Project (2)” is considered a cap stone that reflects students’ understanding and readiness to practice “Architecture” professionally.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC492s	Architecture Graduation Project (2)										6 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC491s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				12 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			450			Equivalent ECTS			18
Course Content
Continuation of graduation project “Architecture and Building Technology Graduation Project (1)”, Students are required to develop comprehensive design project to express in depth their professional ability of designing mega projects where multi-layered functions and impressive forms are required. Students should express, by the selected project theme and topic their awareness of the contemporary architectural trends, theories, and social needs. The “Graduation Project (2)” is considered a cap stone that reflects students’ understanding and readiness to practice “Architecture” professionally.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						5			10
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC493	Building Technology Graduation Project (2)										6 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC491 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				12 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			450			Equivalent ECTS			18
Course Content
Continuation of “Architecture and Building Technology Graduation Project (1)”, Students are required to develop comprehensive technical design project.  The goal is to develop detailed designs and technical solutions of a high-tech design project where multi technical aspects are involved in the design process. Students should develop complete set of technical details illustrating the innovative solutions that have been involved in the project to enhance project’s performance. Students will be required to illustrate and detail their ideas in a comprehensive approach. They will develop simulations models of the project. Detailed analysis and optimization of buildings performance, while utilizing up-to-date techniques, methods and strategies, are presented as reports, drawings, mock-up…etc. The “Building Technology Graduation Project (2)” is considered a cap stone that reflects students’ understanding and ability of practicing “Technical Architecture Design” professionally.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC493s	Building Technology Graduation Project (2)										6 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC491s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				12 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			450			Equivalent ECTS			18
Course Content
Continuation of “Architecture and Building Technology Graduation Project (1)”, Students are required to develop comprehensive technical design project.  The goal is to develop detailed designs and technical solutions of a high-tech design project where multi technical aspects are involved in the design process. Students should develop complete set of technical details illustrating the innovative solutions that have been involved in the project to enhance project’s performance. Students will be required to illustrate and detail their ideas in a comprehensive approach. They will develop simulations models of the project. Detailed analysis and optimization of buildings performance, while utilizing up-to-date techniques, methods and strategies, are presented as reports, drawings, mock-up…etc. The “Building Technology Graduation Project (2)” is considered a cap stone that reflects students’ understanding and ability of practicing “Technical Architecture Design” professionally.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						5			2
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC494	Environmental Architecture Graduation Project (1)										2 CH
Prerequisites	( ASU112 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The students will have to develop a project at an architectural and urban scale based on a real subject chosen by the coordinator. Analysis of collected data regarding the proposed site. Analysis and discussion of similar projects and preparing a technical report concerning the environmental analysis of the site, comparative study with similar projects. The final report leads to the final architectural program of the project.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						5			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC494s	Environmental Architecture Graduation Project (1)										2 CH
Prerequisites	( ASU112s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The students will have to develop a project at an architectural and urban scale based on a real subject chosen by the coordinator. Analysis of collected data regarding the proposed site. Analysis and discussion of similar projects and preparing a technical report concerning the environmental analysis of the site, comparative study with similar projects. The final report leads to the final architectural program of the project.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC495	Environmental Architecture Graduation Project (2)										6 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC494 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				12 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			400			Equivalent ECTS			16
Course Content
The student will build on the technical report presented by him regarding studies and program of graduation project. He is supposed to make use of all the skills, the fundamentals, and the technical information he gained during his study. The student will utilize all this background information in his designs. He should prove through his work and at oral exam, his complete understanding of the elements of the project and his capability to apply them in his future career.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						5			10
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC495s	Environmental Architecture Graduation Project (2)										6 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC494s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				12 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			400			Equivalent ECTS			16
Course Content
The student will build on the technical report presented by him regarding studies and program of graduation project. He is supposed to make use of all the skills, the fundamentals, and the technical information he gained during his study. The student will utilize all this background information in his designs. He should prove through his work and at oral exam, his complete understanding of the elements of the project and his capability to apply them in his future career.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC111	Principles of Architecture Design Studio										3 CH
Prerequisites	( CEP011 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				5 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
This course aims at educating students the fundamental skills to use principles of graphic communication and model making techniques effectively as a design tool. The course also introduces design fundamentals where students can experiment and explore conceptual, formal, and spatial aspects of architecture. The course develops students’ basic skills, ideas and techniques through simple design exercises. Aiming to provide students with a framework which will support and guide their exploration of the design process.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						1			3
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						1			3
Landscape Architecture						1			3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			20%			0%			20%

ARC111s	Principles of Architecture Design Studio										3 CH
Prerequisites	( CEP011s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				5 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
This course aims at educating students the fundamental skills to use principles of graphic communication and model making techniques effectively as a design tool. The course also introduces design fundamentals where students can experiment and explore conceptual, formal, and spatial aspects of architecture. The course develops students’ basic skills, ideas and techniques through simple design exercises. Aiming to provide students with a framework which will support and guide their exploration of the design process.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						1			3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			20%			0%			20%

ARC112	Creativity and Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC111 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
This course aims at assisting students to develop more skills and build confidence to be more creative. The design studio introduces students to the perception of architectural spaces and develops their abilities to design small scale projects with simple spatial requirements involving concepts of design, ideas and imagination. Students are introduced to basic design concerns of circulation, orientation, spatial compositions and structure. Examples of selected projects would be private residences, kinder gardens, activity centres and libraries for children, and simple service buildings in public places.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						1			4
Landscape Architecture						1			4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			20%			0%			20%

ARC112s	Creativity and Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC111s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
This course aims at assisting students to develop more skills and build confidence to be more creative. The design studio introduces students to the perception of architectural spaces and develops their abilities to design small scale projects with simple spatial requirements involving concepts of design, ideas and imagination. Students are introduced to basic design concerns of circulation, orientation, spatial compositions and structure. Examples of selected projects would be private residences, kinder gardens, activity centres and libraries for children, and simple service buildings in public places.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						1			4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			20%			0%			20%

ARC113	Vernacular Architecture Design Studio										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC111 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				6 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The course aims at applying the fundamentals of vernacular architectural design through the design process, analysis, concepts, development and presentation. The process includes simple projects focusing on the environmental responsiveness to accommodate different adaptations. Design objectives include responding to local needs, construction materials and reflecting local traditions. The Students should be able to present their design concepts based on their acquired presentation skills.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						1			4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			20%			0%			20%

ARC113s	Vernacular Architecture Design Studio										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC111s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				6 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The course aims at applying the fundamentals of vernacular architectural design through the design process, analysis, concepts, development and presentation. The process includes simple projects focusing on the environmental responsiveness to accommodate different adaptations. Design objectives include responding to local needs, construction materials and reflecting local traditions. The Students should be able to present their design concepts based on their acquired presentation skills.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			20%			0%			20%

ARC211	Building Type Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC112 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
This course aims at developing a public project of a cultural, recreational, or institutional building of a complex program with different functions, circulation and construction systems. Site limitations and context and the application of specified codes would be taken into consideration. Examples of selected projects would be office buildings, museums, libraries, hospitals … etc.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC211s	Building Type Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC112s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
This course aims at developing a public project of a cultural, recreational, or institutional building of a complex program with different functions, circulation and construction systems. Site limitations and context and the application of specified codes would be taken into consideration. Examples of selected projects would be office buildings, museums, libraries, hospitals … etc.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						3			5
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			10%			10%			20%

ARC212	Multi Story Accommodation Building Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC111 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
This course aims at assisting students to develop more skills through exercising an architectural multi story residential building situated in an urban complex. It explores the fundamentals of urban context and its relationship with the built environment. The design studio introduces students to the perception of architectural spaces and develops their abilities to design large scale projects with complex spatial requirements involving concepts of design, ideas and imagination. Students are introduced to multiple concerns of vertical and horizontal circulation, orientation, spatial compositions and structure. By the end of the course, the student can design a residential multi story building in urban context with certain potentials and limitations.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						2			5
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			10%			10%			20%

ARC212s	Multi Story Accommodation Building Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC111s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
This course aims at assisting students to develop more skills through exercising an architectural multi story residential building situated in an urban complex. It explores the fundamentals of urban context and its relationship with the built environment. The design studio introduces students to the perception of architectural spaces and develops their abilities to design large scale projects with complex spatial requirements involving concepts of design, ideas and imagination. Students are introduced to multiple concerns of vertical and horizontal circulation, orientation, spatial compositions and structure. By the end of the course, the student can design a residential multi story building in urban context with certain potentials and limitations.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			10%			10%			20%

ARC213	Environmental Architecture Design Studio (1)										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC111 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				6 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The course aims at understanding architecture in its surrounding environment. Study of architectural projects involving simple programs. Spatial Design according to climatic issues. Study the relation of the building with its setting and orientation according to natural requirements with special emphasis on the local environment and human needs.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						2			5
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			10%			10%			20%

ARC213s	Environmental Architecture Design Studio (1)										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC111s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				6 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The course aims at understanding architecture in its surrounding environment. Study of architectural projects involving simple programs. Spatial Design according to climatic issues. Study the relation of the building with its setting and orientation according to natural requirements with special emphasis on the local environment and human needs.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			10%			10%			20%

ARC214	Environmental Architecture Design Studio (2)										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC213 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				6 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The course aims to develop architectural design capacities reflecting environmental behaviour and focusing on the role of structural systems in stimulating forms and design ideas enabling the translation of concepts into built forms. Researching different structural systems. The choice of building materials as an integral part of the design. Multiple circulation networks are also addressed.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						2			6
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						1
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			10%			10%			20%

ARC214s	Environmental Architecture Design Studio (2)										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC213s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				6 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The course aims to develop architectural design capacities reflecting environmental behaviour and focusing on the role of structural systems in stimulating forms and design ideas enabling the translation of concepts into built forms. Researching different structural systems. The choice of building materials as an integral part of the design. Multiple circulation networks are also addressed.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			10%			10%			20%

ARC311	Smart Systems Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC211 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
This course aims at highlighting the progressive technical design approaches embracing the intelligent adaptivity of buildings to the continuously changing dynamic environment including natural, man-made features and dynamic occupancy. Students will intensify their knowledge regarding BMS, BEMS managing different high-tech components of the building through architectural design strategies.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC311s	Smart Systems Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC211s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
This course aims at highlighting the progressive technical design approaches embracing the intelligent adaptivity of buildings to the continuously changing dynamic environment including natural, man-made features and dynamic occupancy. Students will intensify their knowledge regarding BMS, BEMS managing different high-tech components of the building through architectural design strategies.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						3			8
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			20%			20%

ARC312	Sustainable Architecture Design Studio (1)										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC214 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				6 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The design studio focuses on designing buildings that include energy saving and environmentally friendly features. Emphasizing throughout the various design stages on the green aspects of the project that will lower costs and emissions while designing towards the most sustainable practice. The design studio employs energy harvesting and control of the natural elements as resources to enhance the sustainable cycle.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						3			7
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			0%			20%			20%

ARC312s	Sustainable Architecture Design Studio (1)										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC214s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				6 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
The design studio focuses on designing buildings that include energy saving and environmentally friendly features. Emphasizing throughout the various design stages on the green aspects of the project that will lower costs and emissions while designing towards the most sustainable practice. The design studio employs energy harvesting and control of the natural elements as resources to enhance the sustainable cycle.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			20%			20%

ARC313	Sustainable Architecture Design Studio (2)										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC312 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				6 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
This course is intended to be a comprehensive application of sustainable principles in the studio sequence. Each student engages in an architectural project study of a significant scale and magnitude to embrace the ramifications and diversity of sustainable design from conceptual stages to construction systems and detailing and employs prior studies in environmental controls and building systems.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						4			8
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			0%			20%			20%

ARC313s	Sustainable Architecture Design Studio (2)										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC312s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				6 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
This course is intended to be a comprehensive application of sustainable principles in the studio sequence. Each student engages in an architectural project study of a significant scale and magnitude to embrace the ramifications and diversity of sustainable design from conceptual stages to construction systems and detailing and employs prior studies in environmental controls and building systems.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			20%			20%

ARC411	Thematic Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC311 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
Building on the previous design courses, this course aims to develop the students’ analytical capacities applied in the design of architectural and urban projects of complex nature, considering the local environment, nature and modern theories in design. This studio is designed to address specific themes relevant to architecture. The student should focus on applying all what is learnt in architectural design while illustrating his professional abilities through self- expression of the different interpretations of the modern theories.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC411s	Thematic Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC311s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
Building on the previous design courses, this course aims to develop the students’ analytical capacities applied in the design of architectural and urban projects of complex nature, considering the local environment, nature and modern theories in design. This studio is designed to address specific themes relevant to architecture. The student should focus on applying all what is learnt in architectural design while illustrating his professional abilities through self- expression of the different interpretations of the modern theories.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						5			10
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC412	Technological Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC311 ) AND ( ARC361 ) AND ( ARC362 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
This course aims at applying the technological systems to a comprehensive design project that is functionally, aesthetically, and environmentally sound. Integration of theoretical knowledge acquired at various disciplines of technical sciences is significantly applied. This studio focuses on innovative materials and structure selection and tackles the architectural aspects of environmental control with rational energy consumption. The applications emphasize the ability to integrate building techniques into design requirements, both as a whole and in detail.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC412s	Technological Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC311s ) AND ( ARC361s ) AND ( ARC362s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
This course aims at applying the technological systems to a comprehensive design project that is functionally, aesthetically, and environmentally sound. Integration of theoretical knowledge acquired in various disciplines of technical sciences is significantly applied. This studio focuses on innovative materials and structure selection and tackles the architectural aspects of environmental control with rational energy consumption. The applications emphasize the ability to integrate building techniques into design requirements, both as a whole and in detail.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC413	Smart Housing Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( UPL352 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
This course aims to develop the students’ analytical capacities applied in the design of housing projects of complex nature, considering the local environment, nature and modern theories and smart systems in design. This studio is designed to address specific themes relevant to architecture. The student should focus on applying all what is learnt in architectural design while illustrating his professional abilities through self- expression of the different interpretations of the modern theories.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						4			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			0%			40%			0%

ARC413s	Smart Housing Design Studio										4 CH
Prerequisites	( UPL352s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
0 Hours				8 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			200			Equivalent ECTS			8
Course Content
This course aims to develop the students’ analytical capacities applied in the design of housing projects of complex nature, considering the local environment, nature and modern theories and smart systems in design. This studio is designed to address specific themes relevant to architecture. The student should focus on applying all what is learnt in architectural design while illustrating his professional abilities through self- expression of the different interpretations of the modern theories.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC221	Design Methods										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC112 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
This course aims at understanding architectural problem solving via two modules; The way designers think, and creative problem solving (CPS). The first module discusses different root maps of design process in order to enhance student’s analytical abilities while developing designs concepts and selecting approaches in solving architectural problems. The second module aims at exploring the importance of creative problem solving in architecture. Scales used for evaluating creative products are also introduced.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC221s	Design Methods										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC112s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
This course aims at understanding architectural problem solving via two modules; The way designers think, and creative problem solving (CPS). The first module discusses different root maps of design process in order to enhance student’s analytical abilities while developing designs concepts and selecting approaches in solving architectural problems. The second module aims at exploring the importance of creative problem solving in architecture. Scales used for evaluating creative products are also introduced.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						2			5
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC321	Theory and Philosophy of Contemporary Arch.										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
3 Hours				0 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at traversing history, theory and criticism domains for better understanding, interpretation and reasoning behind architectural artefacts. The course digs into the theoretical foundations of architectural movements from the innovations of the Industrial Revolution till the rich pluralism of Contemporary Architecture. Socio-cultural, political, economic and industrial conditions are figured out, values are extracted, concepts are captured, and canonical characteristics are discussed and explained. Involving students in different interactive activities to boost their critical thinking skills is a crucial part of this course in order to understand the past and be able to build for the future.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC321s	Theory and Philosophy of Contemporary Arch.										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
3 Hours				0 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at traversing history, theory and criticism domains for better understanding, interpretation and reasoning behind architectural artefacts. The course digs into the theoretical foundations of architectural movements from the innovations of the Industrial Revolution till the rich pluralism of Contemporary Architecture. Socio-cultural, political, economic and industrial conditions are figured out, values are extracted, concepts are captured, and canonical characteristics are discussed and explained. Involving students in different interactive activities to boost their critical thinking skills is a crucial part of this course in order to understand the past and be able to build for the future.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						3			7
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
20%			40%			0%			40%

ARC322	Architectural Criticism and Project Evaluation										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The course emphasizes the multiplicity of architectural thinking. It introduces the theoretical approaches of contemporary architectural thoughts. The course discusses concepts of integration and comprehensiveness in architectural solutions, Principles of architectural criticism and techniques of evaluating projects are discussed.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC322s	Architectural Criticism and Project Evaluation										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The course emphasizes the multiplicity of architectural thinking. It introduces the theoretical approaches of contemporary architectural thoughts. The course discusses concepts of integration and comprehensiveness in architectural solutions, Principles of architectural criticism, and techniques for evaluating projects are discussed.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4			1
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC323	Built Environment Accessibility										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
Enabling students to understand the various ‘disability’ needs in the built environment, the course introduces the “Design for All” concepts and regulations on the urban and architectural levels. The course qualifies the students to recognize and learn about the architectural and urban planning role in taking the right measures towards accessible design, understanding the goals of accessible design and examining the impacts of the social and physical environment on persons with disabilities. Students are also introduced to the key principles of “Disability Access Certificates” and “Access Auditing” to ensure all aspects of the built environment are accessible, learning different methodologies of auditing the level of accessibility through evaluating the effectiveness to facilitate the equality, and independence of all types of users as well as suggesting solutions for ensuring accessibility.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						3
Landscape Architecture						3
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC323s	Built Environment Accessibility										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
Enabling students to understand the various ‘disability’ needs in the built environment, the course introduces the “Design for All” concepts and regulations on the urban and architectural levels. The course qualifies the students to recognize and learn about the architectural and urban planning role in taking the right measures towards accessible design, understanding the goals of accessible design and examining the impacts of the social and physical environment on persons with disabilities. Students are also introduced to the key principles of “Disability Access Certificates” and “Access Auditing” to ensure all aspects of the built environment are accessible, learning different methodologies of auditing the level of accessibility through evaluating the effectiveness to facilitate the equality, and independence of all types of users as well as suggesting solutions for ensuring accessibility.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						3
Architectural Engineering						4			8
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC421	Ergonomics and Interior Design Principles										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
This course aims at developing a detailed understanding of the profession of interior design. The course provides an overview of interior design principles and concepts; including perspective, colour theory, design aesthetic, and presentation methods. It tackles interior space elements through project-based activities (walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, furniture and accessories). It also focuses on the stages of concept development, and presentation toward the goal of creating a beginning interior design portfolio.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC421s	Ergonomics and Interior Design Principles										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			75			Equivalent ECTS			3
Course Content
This course aims at developing a detailed understanding of the profession of interior design. The course provides an overview of interior design principles and concepts; including perspective, colour theory, design aesthetic, and presentation methods. It tackles interior space elements through project-based activities (walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, furniture and accessories). It also focuses on the stages of concept development, and presentation toward the goal of creating a beginning interior design portfolio.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC422	Human Aspects in Architecture										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at exploring the way active human use of physical settings influences or is influenced by aspects of sustainability in the built environment. This includes categories of human experience such territoriality, way finding, cultural expression, visual and non-visual aesthetics, and task performance. The methods used in identifying and analysing such kinds of social and cultural dimensions; ethnography, photo elicitation, agent-based modelling as a key for developing evidence based sustainable design.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC422s	Human Aspects in Architecture										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course aims at exploring the way active human use of physical settings influences or is influenced by aspects of sustainability in the built environment. This includes categories of human experience such territoriality, way finding, cultural expression, visual and non-visual aesthetics, and task performance. The methods used in identifying and analysing such kinds of social and cultural dimensions; ethnography, photo elicitation, agent-based modelling as a key for developing evidence based sustainable design.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC423	Identity and Contemporaneity in Middle East Architecture										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course traces the modern architectural developments in the Middle East from late nineteenth century onwards. The relationship between contemporary architecture and regional identity is contemplated putting into consideration context and culture. Students would develop an understanding of how modern architecture can be more responsive to regional realities and aspirations.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC423s	Identity and Contemporaneity in Middle East Architecture										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course traces the modern architectural developments in the Middle East from late nineteenth century onwards. The relationship between contemporary architecture and regional identity is contemplated putting into consideration context and culture. Students would develop an understanding of how modern architecture can be more responsive to regional realities and aspirations.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC424	Introduction to Modern Art Movements										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course focuses on a series of art movements and artists contributing to modern art evolution. A chronological study is conducted starting from the beginning of the twentieth century onwards. Movements will be discussed in terms of concepts, ideas, media, techniques, influences and social and cultural relevance.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC424s	Introduction to Modern Art Movements										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course focuses on a series of art movements and artists contributing to modern art evolution. A chronological study is conducted starting from the beginning of the twentieth century onwards. Movements will be discussed in terms of concepts, ideas, media, techniques, influences and social and cultural relevance. This course identifies what is Art and its significance through history. It improves the skills of observation through free hand sketching; as a way of visual communication, to demonstrate sound of understanding about ancient civilizations and cultures and classical ages. It identifies the evolution of art through history till modernism. It demonstrates the knowledge of art related vocabulary and focus on gaining an appreciation for the aesthetics of the visual arts and the ability to analyze art works using the basic visual elements and principles of design in two- and three-dimensional media. It introduces solving design problems and identifies diverse ways of design. It creates a relationship between architectural concepts, design, and Art. It Develops an informed personal reaction to the modern arts based upon critical analysis of various modern and contemporary art forms. It focusses on developing strategies and acquiring skills for effective communication in professional careers with the aid of modern technologies and software.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC425	Contemporary Vernacular Architecture										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course emphasizes on the prevailing issues of the contemporary vernacular architecture by using the induction analytical method. Students will define the notion of contemporary architecture, its featured ideologies along with its relationship to international architectural schools. They will assess different debates between intellectual and cultural variables that affect the local, political and social decisions regarding architecture via various examples and case studies.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC425s	Contemporary Vernacular Architecture										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course emphasizes on the prevailing issues of the contemporary vernacular architecture by using the induction analytical method. Students will define the notion of contemporary architecture, its featured ideologies along with its relationship to international architectural schools. They will assess different debates between intellectual and cultural variables that affect the local, political and social decisions regarding architecture via various examples and case studies.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC131	History of Arts and Architecture (1): Ancient Civilizations										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
3 Hours				0 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course aims at elaborating the relation between the architectural concept and the philosophy of design in different ages. It tackles the effects of physical, cultural, natural and constructional possibilities on the different architectural elements, through a study of art and architecture for different ancient eras: Ancient Egyptian, West Asiatic and Mesopotamia, Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian, Greek, Roman, and the early Christian period.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Landscape Architecture						1			3
Landscape Architecture						1			1
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
30%			25%			0%			40%

ARC131s	History of Arts and Architecture (1): Ancient Civilizations										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
3 Hours				0 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course aims at elaborating the relationship between the architectural concept and the philosophy of design in different ages. It tackles the effects of physical, cultural, natural and constructional possibilities on the different architectural elements, through a study of art and architecture for different ancient eras: Ancient Egyptian, West Asiatic and Mesopotamia, Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian, Greek, Roman, the early Christian and byzantine period.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						1			3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
20%			40%			0%			40%

ARC132	History of Arts and Architecture (2): History of Islamic and Western Architecture										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC131 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
This course aims at exploring history of arts and architecture in two different eras through two modules. First Module: investigating the meaning, principles and development of the Islamic art and architecture in a chronological order in the Islamic world with special reference to Egypt clarifying the impact of the different political, economic, cultural, and environmental factors on the architectural space and elements through different periods and typologies. Second Module: investigating architecture in Western Europe from Romanesque architecture till the nineteenth century Neoclassical architecture. The module discusses the concepts influencing architectural characteristics of each era discussed in relationship to the cultural context, including philosophical, religious, political, economic and environmental factors.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Landscape Architecture						1			4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
30%			25%			0%			40%

ARC132s	History of Arts and Architecture (2): History of Islamic and Western Architecture										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC131s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
This course aims at exploring history of arts and architecture in two different eras through two modules. First Module: investigating the meaning, principles and development of the Islamic art and architecture in a chronological order in the Islamic world with special reference to Egypt clarifying the impact of the different political, economic, cultural, and environmental factors on the architectural space and elements through different periods and typologies. Second Module: investigating architecture in Western Europe from Romanesque architecture till the nineteenth century Neoclassical architecture. The module discusses the concepts influencing architectural characteristics of each era discussed in relationship to the cultural context, including philosophical, religious, political, economic and environmental factors.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						2
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
20%			40%			0%			40%

ARC133	Introduction to History and Theory of Arts and Architecture										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
3 Hours				0 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course aims to clarify the relation between the arts and architectural concept, and the philosophy of design in different ages. It focuses on the effects of physical, cultural, natural and constructional possibilities on the different architectural elements. It proceeds through a comparative analytical study of art and architecture for different old cultures.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						1			3
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						1			3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			40%			0%			40%

ARC133s	Introduction to History and Theory of Arts and Architecture										3 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
3 Hours				0 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course aims to clarify the relation between the arts and architectural concept, and the philosophy of design in different ages. It focuses on the effects of physical, cultural, natural and constructional possibilities on the different architectural elements. It proceeds through a comparative analytical study of art and architecture for different old cultures.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
20%			40%			0%			40%

ARC141	Architectural Representation										3 CH
Prerequisites	( CEP011 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
This course aims at understanding and applying architectural representation techniques. It includes; studying the fundamental skills of freehand drawing techniques and investigates the different visual design elements and principles. Different exercises are to be applied in both 2D and 3D. Students would acquire an ability to communicate simple forms graphically by transforming visual information into a 2d image with shade and shadows, and to visualize 3D objects and present them in terms of perspective.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						1			3
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						1			3
Landscape Architecture						1			3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
35%			20%			0%			40%

ARC141s	Architectural Representation										3 CH
Prerequisites	( CEP011s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
This course aims at understanding and applying architectural representation techniques. It includes; studying the fundamental skills of freehand drawing techniques and investigates the different visual design elements and principles. Different exercises are to be applied in both 2D and 3D. Students would acquire an ability to communicate simple forms graphically by transforming visual information into a 2d image with shade and shadows, and to visualize 3D objects and present them in terms of perspective.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						2			1
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
40%			20%			0%			40%

ARC142	Digital Presentation of The Built Environment										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				0 Hours				3 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course addresses the Modelling and Graphics component of the computer aided architectural design (CAAD) curriculum. It explains computers usage as a tool for architects to be used in 2D/3D drawings representation, three-dimensional production digital models, focusing on the basic concepts of raster and vector graphics. Detailed modelling procedures are discussed, including texture mapping and navigation, in addition to basics of lighting, rendering and animation. Students will also practice the use of digital programs that relate to the architecture profession such as Adobe Photoshop and Sketchup.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						1			4
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						1			4
Landscape Architecture						1			4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
45%			10%			40%			0%

ARC142s	Digital Presentation of The Built Environment										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				0 Hours				3 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course addresses the Modelling and Graphics component of the computer aided architectural design (CAAD) curriculum. It explains computers usage as a tool for architects to be used in 2D/3D drawings representation, three-dimensional production digital models, focusing on the basic concepts of raster and vector graphics. Detailed modelling procedures are discussed, including texture mapping and navigation, in addition to basics of lighting, rendering and animation. Students will also practice the use of digital programs that relate to the architecture profession such as Adobe Photoshop and Sketchup.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						1			4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
50%			10%			40%			0%

ARC143	Building Engineering Drawing										3 CH
Prerequisites	( CEP011 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				2 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
Engineering drawings in building projects including plans, sections and elevations. Development stage of project drawings; layout, concept design, detail design, shop drawings and as-built drawings. Scales and symbols. Selection of building materials, Structural systems including skeleton frames: concrete, steel and load bearing wall systems. Computer Aided Architectural Drafting (CAAD). CAD standards and uniform drawing system. Building sub-systems and related graphics standards and terms. Project: representation of a building and its sub-systems.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Building Engineering						2			3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
20%			20%			15%			40%

ARC143s	Building Engineering Drawing										3 CH
Prerequisites	( CEP011s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				2 Hours
Required SWL			150			Equivalent ECTS			6
Course Content
Engineering drawings in building projects including plans, sections and elevations. Development stage of project drawings; layout, concept design, detail design, shop drawings and as-built drawings. Scales and symbols. Selection of building materials, Structural systems including skeleton frames: concrete, steel and load bearing wall systems. Computer Aided Architectural Drafting (CAAD). CAD standards and uniform drawing system. Building sub-systems and related graphics standards and terms. Project: representation of a building and its sub-systems.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
25%			20%			15%			40%

ARC241	Modeling of The Built Environment										2 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC142 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				0 Hours				3 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
This course aims at enhancing students' abilities to use computers as a medium for 3D modelling, form generation, and the analysis and evaluation of architectural design models. Students are introduced to concepts of wireframe modelling, surface modelling, solid modelling, parametric modelling, and generative design, and are exposed to software tools such as 3D Studio Max, Rhino and its graphic algorithm editor Grasshopper. Students are also introduced to principles of building information modelling (BIM) and how it is used, through tools such as Autodesk Revit and other analysis tools, to model, analyze and evaluate designs, with emphasis on form finding and performance-based evaluation.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						2			6
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						2			5
Landscape Architecture						2			6
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
45%			10%			40%			0%

ARC241s	Modeling of The Built Environment										2 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC142s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				0 Hours				3 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
This course aims at enhancing student abilities to use computers as a medium for 3D modelling, form generation, and the analysis and evaluation of architectural design models. Students are introduced to concepts of wireframe modelling, surface modelling, solid modelling, parametric modelling, and generative design, and are exposed to software tools such as 3Dstudio Max, Rhino and its graphic algorithm editor Grasshopper. Students are also introduced to principles of building information modelling (BIM) and how it is used, through tools such as Autodesk Revit and other analysis tools, to model, analyse and evaluate designs, with emphasis on form finding and performance-based evaluation.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						2			5
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
50%			10%			40%			0%

ARC341	Photography and Architecture										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The course aims at capturing the essence of architecture through photography. The connection between photography and architecture is highlighted through documentation in different scales; photography of architectural models, photography of enclosed and open spaces and photography of buildings and urban spaces. The course helps students develop a critical framework for understanding and evaluating architectural photography and acquire the skill of using photography equipment (analogue and digital cameras).
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism						4
Landscape Architecture						5
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			0%			40%			0%

ARC341s	Photography and Architecture										2 CH
Prerequisites
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
The course aims at capturing the essence of architecture through photography. The connection between photography and architecture is highlighted through documentation in different scales; photography of architectural models, photography of enclosed and open spaces and photography of buildings and urban spaces. The course helps students develop a critical framework for understanding and evaluating architectural photography and acquire the skill of using photography equipment (analogue and digital cameras).
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC441	Building Information Modeling (BIM)										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC241 ) AND ( ARC351 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course introduces BIM (Building Information Modelling) as an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure. This course focuses on the process and tools that help architects to develop their designs and to create, coordinate, and manage the tender drawings. Student will learn how to use one of BIM software such as Revit to develop the schematic design and to generate its tender documents. Application will be on moderate scale architecture projects such as administration building, clubhouse, small MPUs, and similar projects.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Housing Architecture and Urban Development						4
Landscape Architecture						5			2
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
55%			0%			40%			0%

ARC441s	Building Information Modeling (BIM)										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC241s ) AND ( ARC351s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
1 Hour				4 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
The course introduces BIM (Building Information Modelling) as an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure. This course focuses on the process and tools that help architects to develop their designs and to create, coordinate, and manage the tender drawings. Student will learn how to use one of BIM software such as Revit to develop the schematic design and to generate its tender documents. Application will be on moderate scale architecture projects such as administration building, clubhouse, small MPUs, and similar projects.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC442	Principles of Parametric Design										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC241 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course addresses the Generative Design and Digital Fabrication component of the computer aided architectural design (CAAD) curriculum. It explores the potential of parametric modelling, algorithms and generative systems in architectural design. Two complementary themes are under deep investigation throughout the course: parametric form generation, and performance-based evaluation, with the aim of integrating both themes in a comprehensive design process. Students are free to explore and build on a wide and extensible palette of parametric modelling, scripting, and analysis tools during their experimentation with form generation, evaluation and optimization methods. Students will also develop their understanding through rapid prototyping and digital fabrication using CNC equipment. Throughout the course, students will practice the use of tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper, and fabrication tools such as Pepakura and 123D Make.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
15%			25%			10%			40%

ARC442s	Principles of Parametric Design										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC241s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				0 Hours
Required SWL			100			Equivalent ECTS			4
Course Content
This course addresses the Generative Design and Digital Fabrication component of the computer aided architectural design (CAAD) curriculum. It explores the potential of parametric modelling, algorithms and generative systems in architectural design. Two complementary themes are under deep investigation throughout the course: parametric form generation, and performance-based evaluation, with the aim of integrating both themes in a comprehensive design process. Students are free to explore and build on a wide and extensible palette of parametric modelling, scripting, and analysis tools during their experimentation with form generation, evaluation and optimization methods. Students will also develop their understanding through rapid prototyping and digital fabrication using CNC equipment. Throughout the course, students will practice the use of tools such as Rhino, Grasshopper, and fabrication tools such as Pepakura and 123D Make.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Architectural Engineering						4			9
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
60%			0%			40%			0%

ARC443	Computer Applications in Environmental Engineering										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC161 ) AND ( ARC263 ) AND ( MEP342 )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				2 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
Computer modelling principals. Energy transfer theories Comprehend the practical application of modelling to solve problems regarding environmental issues. How to apply numerical techniques to simulate complicated environmental assessments. Errors and deviation expected from computer applications.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement						Study Level			Semester
Building Engineering						4
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
20%			20%			15%			40%

ARC443s	Computer Applications in Environmental Engineering										3 CH
Prerequisites	( ARC161s ) AND ( ARC263s ) AND ( MEP342s )
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture				Tutorial				Laboratory
2 Hours				2 Hours				2 Hours
Required SWL			125			Equivalent ECTS			5
Course Content
Computer modelling principals. Energy transfer theories Comprehend the practical application of modelling to solve problems regarding environmental issues. How to apply numerical techniques to simulate complicated environmental assessments. Errors and deviation expected from computer applications.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities			Mid-Term Exam			Oral/Practical			Final Exam
25%			20%			15%			40%