Course Description
Architectural Design-1
This introductory studio to develop skills for visual representation of student's design ideas. It is an introduction to the basic tools, materials, communication, and design techniques, objectives, and models for the problem-solving process in design utilizing graphic thinking by sketches, diagrams and architectural matrix. It covers the design process in the form of phases, activities, and parties involved with considerations of building function, cultural, environmental constraints, site analyses and climatic influences. Upon completing this course, students will be able to present individual designs of a simple project throughout the studio work by using problem definition, developments of alternatives, evaluation, and selection of solution.
Architectural Design-2
This studio is an introduction of the design process through dealing with more complex buildings and larger projects. The concept of building design as a multi-disciplinary approach is introduced. Introduction to structural, mechanical, and environmental control techniques with emphasis on building function, form and organization of spaces. Basic elements of architectural form and space and how they can be manipulated, organized in the development of a design concept and their visual implications are explored. By completing this course, students will be able to design an individual architectural project with attention to building function, construction materials, cultural, environmental constraints, and climatic influences throughout the studio work.
Building Materials
This course introduces students to the properties, behavior, and selection of building materials including wood, laminates, cements, aggregates, concrete, masonry mortar, steel, and finishing materials. Structural and architectural use of traditional and modern building materials. Introduction to basic methods of construction; excavation, foundations, building systems, and construction equipment and general techniques in wood, masonry, and concrete construction. By completing this course students will be able to recognize the difference between building materials and their properties in relation to building construction.
Computer Applications in Architecture
This course gives an introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design which includes: 2D drawings, 3D modelling, rendering, and image processing. Major CAD drafting, and presentation packages will be used for the production, management, and presentation of project information.
Construction Systems
This course discusses construction systems including foundation, superstructure, enclosure (walls and roofs), partitions, and ceilings of construction systems. This course will analyze construction projects from concept to a survey of major structural systems and interior and exterior finishes. The relationship of each system and construction process is delivered through the use of actual construction drawings and documentation. Numerous real-world examples will be utilized throughout the course. The latest technology, laws and regulations associated with building systems will be presented.
Building Mechanical Systems
Introduction to basic concepts, terminology, and design methods for building mechanical systems. At the end of this course students will gain an overview of the following:
- Thermal comfort and building thermal performance
- Heating and cooling load calculation procedures
- Fire protection systems and smoke control.
- Water supply and distribution systems,
- Waste and drainage systems.
- Vertical transportation systems.
HVAC Systems Design
This course is intended to provide students with the fundamental principles and engineering procedures for the design of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. Building thermal load calculations, HVAC systems characteristics, system and equipment selection procedures. System analysis, design and layout techniques with computer applications.
Fundamental of Thermal Science
Introduction to Thermal Science, basic concepts of Thermodynamics, First and second laws of
thermodynamics, application to system control, volume, internal energy, and enthalpy. Fluid
Mechanics, properties of fluids, forces and motion, fluid hydrostatic, dynamic equations of
continuity, energy, and linear momentum with application to flow situations and measurements. Heat Transfer fundamentals and their application in buildings.
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
This course introduces students to Building Information Modelling (BIM) through the use of Autodesk Revit and ancillary programs. Students will learn the fundamentals of working in Revit by developing a project, using both 3D parametric modelling and the 2D documentation skills essential to communicating ideas effectively in professional practice. By completing this course, students will gain knowledge on the implementation of BIM concepts in relation to modelling, simulation, and integration throughout the lifecycle of a building from planning /design to construction/operations.
Project Design-1
This studio focuses on a combination of engineering and technical design considerations by using building information modelling (BIM) with attention to environmental performance. The students will master the computer as a design tool and be able to effectively use computer applications in environmental design, which will be achieved by using computer program packages. This topic allows for earlier decision-making, better documentation, and the evaluation of alternatives for sustainable project designs as well as making improvements by using this analysis before construction begins. By the end of this course, students will design projects that support complex and integrated considerations for a range of technical issues such as building structure and its relation to HVAC systems, basic daylight analyses and its relation to building fenestration and
History of Architecture
This course introduces and discusses a comprehensive background of architecture with concentration on individual cultures and their architects from ancient to modern times. Also, it discusses architectures from around the world and explores specific details and expressions of more generalized theories and strategies. Upon completion of this course, students will gain basic understanding of architecture history and theory and learn about its developments in different eras.
Construction Documents
This course is an introduction to the production of construction documents used in the building industry. A preliminary building design is developed to include detailed materials, and construction information. A set of construction documents will be introduced including drawings, survey and soil test reports, structural and mechanical calculation, bill of quantities, and specifications. A set of drawings and details will be reviewed including plans, sections, elevations, site plan, interior and exterior finishes, door and window schedules. Upon completing this course, student will recognize the set of documents that are necessary for building construction.
Electrical Services Design
This course clarifies basic principles of electricity and magnetism as necessary for an understanding of the application of electrical services in buildings; to introduce students to the applications of these principles to electrical distribution in buildings; to outline the principles of electric motors, transformers and switchboard design. The types and use of cables and enclosures in and around buildings; methods of assessment of loads and cable sizes; principles of operation of transformers and motors and the design of switchboards and earthling, emergency evacuation lighting and early warning information systems, and Anti-Lighting System. Also, this course introduces the fundamental principles of lighting design for interior and exterior applications, and a basic understanding of data transmission via copper wire and optical fiber. By completion of this course, students will gain general understanding of electrical systems and their applications in building design.
Architectural Acoustics
The course focuses on building acoustics for design to fulfil the requirements of users. Topics include understanding the effect of noise loads from internal and external sources and the use of theoretical and empirical methods to design buildings with satisfying sound insulation against noise. The course will develop skills on architectural acoustics and understanding of how sound spreads in volumes and what it takes to achieve desired sound quality in spaces. By the end of this course, students will be able to use acoustic instruments and measuring techniques for architectural acoustics, sound insulation, noise control. Also, they will gain a knowledge of designing spaces with consideration of noise sources, space acoustics, acoustical materials, vibration, and general acoustic systems in buildings.
Building Illumination
This course introduces a concept of light, vision, and color. Lighting system design, calculation and measurement techniques, evaluation of interior lighting quality, and daylighting will be covered and explained in this course. This course will explore computer applications and analysis of daylighting and artificial lighting design. By completing this course, students will understand the application and integration of lighting systems with other systems for energy conservation for sustainable lighting design.
Graduation Project-2
This course is a development of a major cumulative project integrating what students have learned in the program with an applied area of student interest. It is the practical part of the senior project depending on the data collected and analyzed in the senior project report. This course involves independent design projects and students are required to finalize a comprehensive project and produce a synthesize design that includes all systems in buildings by using computer aided design (CAD) tools and applications such as BIM. The project should cover vast design concerns, green buildings, sustainable design, structural analysis, electromechanical, energy performance, service quality, material selection and quantities, construction management, etc. Analysis and calculation for selected engineering systems will also be stressed in this course. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to submit a final senior project that reflects a professional and technical integrated design using several presentation alternatives, detailed drawings, a physical model, digital models and a full set of design and working drawings
Project Design-2
This course addresses architectural and structural systems by investigating the design and analysis of these systems through structural design, properties of materials, and building services. Also, it will address the relationship between the structure, electrical and mechanical systems in buildings. The technical complexity of systems will be involved to lead to the development of an advanced level of project design components. The students will learn about the processes necessary for the assembly of structures system and their integration with electromechanical systems. They will gain an understanding of the techniques employed in the specification and design of elements that serve electromechanical systems with structural system in a comprehensive project.
Graduation Project-1
This course is an integral part of the final project program. The course emphasizes the identification and development of practical and technical ideas and concepts, which are to be researched, analyzed, programmed, and documented in an effective and efficient professional report. The research should include pertinent analysis, ideas, and issues in an integrated form. The student is responsible for original, independent development of the research under the direction of a faculty advisor with an expertise in the area of investigation. By completing this course students will produce comprehensive predesign documents that will be applied in their senior projects
Fluid Mechanics
Introduction to fluid mechanics; unit conversion and dimensions, introduction to fluid properties, basics of hydrostatics, hydrostatic pressure forces on plain and curved surfaces, buoyancy, and stability. Introduction to fluid kinematics and conservation of mass. Fluid dynamics and energy equation, venture effect and stagnation point. Types of head losses in pipes, application of flow in pipes. Introduction to momentum principle.
Solid Mechanics
Relationship between internal stresses and deformations produced by external forces acting on deformable bodies; design principles based on mechanics of solids; stresses and deformations produced by tensile, compressive, thermal, torsional, and flexural loading; stress concentration; stress transformation and Mohr's circle, failure criteria for plane stress; pressure vessels; buckling of columns.
Structural Engineering
Introduction to structural systems and their design; structural design process; computation of loads on structures; analysis of statically determinate trusses, beams, frames, cables and arches under static loads; shear and moment diagrams for beams and frames; deflections of beams and trusses; influence lines for moving loads; virtual work and energy principles; analysis of statically indeterminate structures by deformation compatibility and moment distribution methods; introduction to computer applications in structural analysis and design.
Reinforced Concrete Design
Study of the strength, behavior, and design of reinforced concrete members (beams, short columns, one-way slab, footings etc.) and structural systems subjected to moments, shear, and axial forces; knowledge of code provisions for ultimate strength design, detailing and serviceability requirements; introduction to the use of design aids and computer design packages.
Geotechnical Engineering
Introduction to geotechnical engineering; soil composition; soil classification; excavation, grading and compacted fills; groundwater and permeability; stress distribution in soils; effective stress concept; compressibility and settlement analysis; oedometer test; soil strength.
Geotechnical Engineering Lab
Soil description and identification, Specific gravity test, Moisture content test, Sieve analysis test, Atterberg limits tests, Standard and modified compaction tests, California bearing ratio test, Constant and falling head permeability tests, Consolidation test, Direct shear test.
