The Bachelor of Science in Architecture study plan at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 163 credit hours across 54 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Year - Fall Semester15 credits
Code
Course
Credits
COMM 1311
Written Communication
3
UNIV 1211
Professional Development and Competencies
2
MATH 1422
Calculus I
4
COAD 1311
Design Studio I - Fundamentals
3
COAD 1312
Hand Drawing and Rendering Techniques
3
First Year - Spring Semester16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective I
3
ALIS 1211
Introduction to Islamic Culture
2
COMM 1312
Writing and Research
3
UNIV 1212
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
2
COAD 1313
Design Studio II - Fundamentals
3
COAD 1314
Construction Documents and Detail Drawings
3
Second Year - Fall Semester17 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MATH 1423
Calculus II
4
ASSE 2111
Learning Outcome Assessment I
1
COAD 2333
Environmental Psychology for Design
3
ARCH 2341
Principles of Design with Climate
3
ARCH 2421
Design Studio III - Architectural Design
4
COAD 2251
Digital Design I: 2D
2
Second Year - Spring Semester18 credits
Code
Course
Credits
UNIV 1213
Leadership and Teamwork
2
COMM 2311
Oral Communication
3
PHYS 1421
Physics for Engineers I
4
ARCH 2342
Materials and Methods
3
ARCH 2422
Design Studio IV - Integrated Architectural Design
4
COAD 2252
Digital Design II: 3D
2
Third Year - Fall Semester16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
COMM 2312
Technical and Professional Communications
3
ASSE 3211
Learning Outcome Assessment II
2
COAD 3341
Built World Design History and Theory I
3
COAD 3353
Digital Design III: BIM
3
ARCH 3523
Design Studio V - Architectural Design
5
Third Year - Spring Semester16 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ALIS 1212
The Social System in Islam
2
ARCH 3343
Principles of Structural Systems
3
COAD 3342
Built World Design History and Theory II
3
COAD 3322
Building Codes and Universal Design
3
ARCH 3524
Design Studio VI - Integrated Architectural Design
5
Fourth Year - Fall Semester15 credits
Code
Course
Credits
PHED 1111
Active Living Lifestyle
1
ARCH 4344
Introduction to Environmental Systems
3
ARCH 4354
Simulation and Optimization
3
ARCH/COAD 43XX
Professional Electives I
3
ARCH 4525
Design Studio VII - Architectural Design
5
Fourth Year - Spring Semester17 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ARCH 4361
Preparing the Project Brief
3
ARCH 4362
Construction Process and Building Economics
3
ARCH 4345
Architectural Structures
3
ARCH 4346
Integrated Environmental Systems
3
ARCH 4526
Design Studio VIII - Integrated Architectural Design
5
Summer of Fourth Year3 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ARCH 4365
Internship
3
Fifth Year - Fall Semester15 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ALIS 2211
Linguistic Communication Skills / Ethical Social System in Islam
2
ELECTIVE
Social Science Elective II
3
CHEM 1411
Introductory Chemistry
4
ARCH 53XX
Professional Electives II
3
ARCH 5327
Design Studio IX - Capstone Project Programming
3
Fifth Year - Spring Semester15 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ALIS 2212
The Biography of Prophet Mohammad
2
PHED 1112
Healthy Behaviors and Management
1
ARCH 5363
Professional Practice and Ethics
3
ARCH 53XX
Professional Electives III
3
ARCH 5628
Design Studio X - Architectural Capstone Project
6
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
Official source