Architecture — study plan
Al-Asala Private Colleges College of Architecture and Design
- Credit hours
- 153
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 55
- Degree
- bachelor
The Architecture study plan at Al-Asala Private Colleges is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 153 credit hours across 55 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISLM101 | Human Rights in Islam | 2 |
| ARAB101 | Arabic Language Skills | 2 |
| MATH101 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
| CMP101 | Introduction to Information Technology | 2 |
| PE101 | Health and Fitness | 2 |
| ENGL101 | English for Academic Discourse | 3 |
| DES101 | Descriptive Drawing I | 3 |
| DES112 | Design Foundation | 3 |
Level 2 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB102 | Arabic Writing | 2 |
| ISLM102 | Economic System in Islam | 2 |
| ENGL102 | English for Academic Writing | 3 |
| DES111 | Descriptive Drawing II | 3 |
| DES121 | Conceptual Thinking and Project Programming | 3 |
| PHY101 | Physics I | 4 |
| MATH102 | Integral Calculus | 3 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SKL201 | Research Methods | 2 |
| ENGL201 | English for Academic Communication | 3 |
| DES122 | Digital Photography & Image Processing | 2 |
| ARCH201 | Architecture Design I | 5 |
| ARCH202 | Building Construction I | 3 |
| ARCH213 | CAD Basics | 3 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXX | Free Elective | 3 |
| ARCH221 | Intermediate Design Studio I | 5 |
| ARCH214 | Building Construction II | 2 |
| ARCH212 | History of Architecture | 2 |
| EGR201 | Statics | 3 |
| ARCH313 | 3D Modeling and Rendering | 3 |
Level 5 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SKL301 | Leadership and Teamwork | 2 |
| ARCH301 | Intermediate Design Studio II | 5 |
| ARCH302 | Structural Analysis I | 2 |
| ARCH303 | Environmental Control | 2 |
| ARCH314 | Landscape & Site Planning | 2 |
| XXX | Elective I | 2 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH321 | Comprehensive Design Studio I | 5 |
| ARCH322 | Sustainability in Built Environments | 2 |
| ARCH316 | Lighting & Acoustics (2nd term) | 2 |
| ARCH315 | Construction Documents | 2 |
| ARCH323 | History & Theory of Architecture | 2 |
| ARCH317 | Construction Materials | 2 |
| XXX | Elective II | 2 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SKL401 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| ARCH401 | Comprehensive Design Studio II | 5 |
| ARCH406 | Concrete & Steel Construction | 2 |
| ARCH403 | Community Housing Design | 2 |
| XXX | Elective III | 2 |
| ARCH413 | Islamic Architecture | 2 |
| ARCH412 | Building Systems I (Sanitary and Technical Installations) | 2 |
Level 8 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH422 | Graduation Project Research | 2 |
| ARCH423 | Building Systems II | 2 |
| XXX | Elective IV | 2 |
| ARCH414 | Humanities in Architecture | 2 |
| ARCH501 | Advanced Design Studio | 6 |
Level 9 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH511 | Graduation Project | 7 |
| ARCH512 | Professional Practice + Project Management | 2 |
Level 10 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH521 | COOP | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about Architecture
How many credit hours is Architecture at Al-Asala Private Colleges?
Architecture at Al-Asala Private Colleges requires completing 153 credit hours to graduate, spread across 55 courses.
How many years is Architecture at Al-Asala Private Colleges?
The study plan for Architecture spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Architecture award?
Architecture at Al-Asala Private Colleges awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 153 credit hours.
Is Architecture offered at other universities?
Yes, Architecture is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.