Bachelor of Architecture — study plan
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals College of Design and Built Environment
- Credit hours
- 150
- Levels
- 11
- Courses
- 49
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Architecture study plan at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 150 credit hours across 49 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Freshman Year - Semester 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 102 | Design Studio I | 3 |
| ARC 113 | Architectural Communication I | 3 |
| ARC 121 | History of Architecture I | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Introduction to Academic Discourse | 3 |
| PHYS 101 | General Physics I | 4 |
| IAS 111 | Belief and its Consequences | 2 |
Freshman Year - Semester 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 103 | Design Studio II | 3 |
| ARC 114 | Architectural Communication II | 3 |
| ARC 122 | History of Architecture II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Introduction to Argument Writing | 3 |
| MATH 106 | Calculus for Business | 3 |
| ICS 104 | Introduction to Programming in Python and C | 3 |
Freshman Year - Summer Semester 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAS 121 | Language Foundation | 2 |
| PE 101 | Physical Education III | 1 |
Sophomore Year - Semester 1 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 204 | Architectural Design Studio III | 5 |
| ARC 213 | Digital Communication I | 3 |
| ARC 226 | Theory of Architecture I | 2 |
| ARC 231 | Structure in Architecture I | 3 |
| ARE 230 | Building Materials and Construction Systems | 4 |
Sophomore Year - Semester 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 205 | Architectural Design Studio IV | 5 |
| ARC 214 | Digital Communication II | 3 |
| ARC 229 | Theory of Architecture II | 2 |
| ARC 232 | Structure in Architecture II | 3 |
| ISE 291 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| IAS 212 | Professional Ethics and Governance | 2 |
Sophomore Year - Summer Semester 5 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 214 | Academic & Professional Communication | 3 |
| IAS xxx | Islamic/Arabic Elective | 2 |
Junior Year - Semester 1 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 306 | Architectural Design Studio V | 5 |
| ARC 355 | Human Factors in Architecture | 3 |
| ARE 322 | Building Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| COE 292 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| BUS 200 | Business & Entrepreneurship | 3 |
Junior Year - Semester 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 307 | Architectural Design Studio VI | 5 |
| ARC 345 | Working Drawings | 3 |
| ARC 356 | Principles of Sustainable Design | 3 |
| ARC 357 | Urban Design | 3 |
| ARE 328 | Architectural Acoustics & Illumination | 3 |
| CGS 392 | Career Essentials | 1 |
Junior Year - Summer Semester 2 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 399 | Summer Training | 2 |
Senior Year - Semester 1 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 401 | Senior Project Preparation and Programming | 3 |
| ARC 402 | Architectural Design Studio VII | 5 |
| ARC 358 | Real Estate and Housing Development | 3 |
| XE xxx | Technical Elective I | 3 |
| ARC xxx | Architecture Elective I | 3 |
Senior Year - Semester 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 403 | Architectural Design Studio VIII: Senior Project | 5 |
| ARC 492 | Professional Practice and Management | 3 |
| XE xxx | Technical Elective II | 3 |
| GS xxx | Global Studies Elective | 3 |
| ARC xxx | Architecture Elective II | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Architecture
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Architecture at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?
Bachelor of Architecture at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals requires completing 150 credit hours to graduate, spread across 49 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Architecture at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?
The study plan for Bachelor of Architecture spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Architecture award?
Bachelor of Architecture at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 150 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Architecture offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Architecture is offered at at least 6 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.