Faculty of Architecture Engineering Courses
Courses
- Total Credit Hours = 166 Credit Hours equivalent to 55 courses
- University Requirements courses = 18 credit hours equivalent to 6 courses (3 required courses & 3 elective courses).
- 9 credit hours equivalent to 3 required courses.
- 9 credit hours equivalent to 3 elective courses.
- Faculty Requirements courses = 31 credit hours equivalent to 13 courses.
- 27 credit hours equivalent to 11 required courses.
- 4 credit hours equivalent to 2 elective courses.
- Department Requirements courses = 117 credit hours equivalent to 36 courses.
- 111 credit hours equivalent to 34 required courses.
- 6 credit hours equivalent to 2 elective courses.
The core curriculum lays a foundation of general education in the social sciences and humanities and requires that all undergraduate students study the following courses:
| Serial No. | Course Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG100 | English for Academic Purposes | – | 3 |
| 2 | ENG101 | Freshman I | ENG100 | 3 |
| 3 | CSC101 | Computer Application for Social Sciences | – | 3 |
Students also select 3 of the following University Requirements Courses:
| Serial No. | Course Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARS101 | Modern Arabic literature | None | 3 |
| 2 | COM200 | Desktop Publishing | None | 3 |
| 3 | ENG300 | Writing Specialized Research | None | 3 |
| 4 | GEO101 | Principles of Political Geography | None | 3 |
| 5 | HIS101 | History of Ancient Egypt | None | 3 |
| 6 | HIS102 | History of Islamic Egypt | None | 3 |
| 7 | HIS106 | Modern History of Egypt | None | 3 |
| 8 | MUS103 | Introduction to Music | None | 3 |
| 9 | PSY104 | Social Psychology | None | 3 |
| 10 | SOC102 | Environmental. Awareness | None | 3 |
| 11 | SOC103 | Principle of Sociology | None | 3 |
| 12 | THT101 | Introduction to Theatre | None | 3 |
| 13 | NUT101 | Principles of Nutrition (ALS,ARC,BUS,CSC,ECE& MCM) | None | 3 |
| 14 | ART101 | Introduction to Applied Arts | None | 3 |
| 15 | HOA101 | History of Arts | None | 3 |
| 16 | DPH101 | Introduction to Digital Photography | None | 3 |
N.B. If a student is directly placed into Freshman I (ENG 101) then the
English for Academic Purposes (ENG 100) course will be replaced
by one of the University Requirements courses.
The Faculty requirements include 31 credit hours equivalent to 13 courses
27 credit hours equivalent to 11 required courses
| Serial No. | Course Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSC051 | Engineering Drawing & Production Technology | None | 3 |
| 2 | BSC012 | Mathematics (1) | None | 3 |
| 3 | BSC031 | Physics (1) | None | 3 |
| 4 | BSC041 | Mechanics (1) | None | 3 |
| 5 | BSC161 | Chemistry | None | 3 |
| 6 | BSC121 | Statistics & Probabilities (1) | BSC012 | 2 |
| 7 | GEN314 | Engineering Economics | None | 2 |
| 8 | GEN010 | Engineering History & Technology | None | 2 |
| 9 | GEN212 | Project Managements | None | 2 |
| 10 | GEN213 | Environmental Impact of Engineering Projects | None | 2 |
| 11 | GEN111 | Management & Marketing | None | 2 |
4 credit hours equivalent to 2 elective courses
The student should select 2 courses from the following:
| Serial No. | Course Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARC010 | Introduction to Construction Engineering | None | 2 |
| 2 | BSC143 | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering | None | 2 |
| 3 | ECE111 | Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering | None | 2 |
| 4 | ARC070 | Introduction to Architecture and Art | None | 2 |
| 5 | ARC030 | Introduction to Civil Engineering | None | 2 |
| 6 | GEN115 | Contracts and Legislations | None | 2 |
| 7 | BSC011 | Basic Mathematics | None | 2 |
| 8 | GEN116 | The Engineering Profession | None | 2 |
* For students who need to take more mathematics courses after the aptitude test
The Department requirements include = 117 credit hours equivalent to 36 courses
| Serial No. | Course Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARC040 | Aesthetics in Architecture | None | 3 |
| 2 | ARC041 | Architectural Drawing | BSC051 | 3 |
| 3 | ARC110 | Introduction to Building Construction | ARC041 | 3 |
| 4 | ARC111 | Building Construction | ARC041 | 3 |
| 5 | ARC120 | Modeling & Design Fundamentals | ARC041 | 3 |
| 6 | ARC121 | Shade , Shadows , Perspective | ARC041 | 3 |
| 7 | ARC130 | Testing & Chemical Properties of Materials | None | 2 |
| 8 | ARC142 | Architecture Design (2A) | ARC041 | 4 |
| 9 | ARC143 | Architecture Design (2B) | ARC041 | 4 |
| 10 | ARC170 | History & Theories of Ancient Architecture | None | 3 |
| 11 | ARC212 | Working Drawings & Detailing | ARC110 ARC111 |
4 |
| 12 | ARC213 | Environmental Building Technology | ARC110 ARC111 |
3 |
| 13 | ARC222 | Design Methods & Architecture Research | None | 2 |
| 14 | ARC231 | Structural Engineering | BSC041 | 3 |
| 15 | ARC232 | Design of Concrete Structures | ARC231 | 3 |
| 16 | ARC244 | Architecture Design (3A) | ARC142 ARC143 |
4 |
| 17 | ARC245 | Architecture Design (3B) | ARC142 ARC143 |
4 |
| 18 | ARC250 | Basic Computer Applications in Architecture | None | 3 |
| 19 | ARC251 | Advanced Computer Applications in Architecture | ARC250 | 3 |
| 20 | ARC272 | History & Theories of Islamic Architecture | None | 3 |
| 21 | ARC314 | Working Drawings &Integrated System | ARC212 | 3 |
| 22 | ARC315 | Shop Drawing for Technical Installations | None | 3 |
| 23 | ARC323 | Site Management & Building Regulations | ARC212 | 2 |
| 24 | ARC333 | Design of Steel Structure | ARC231 | 3 |
| 25 | ARC346 | Architecture Design (4A) | ARC244 ARC245 |
4 |
| 26 | ARC347 | Architecture Design (4B) | ARC244 ARC245 |
4 |
| 27 | ARC360 | Landscaping & Site Design | ARC142 ARC143 |
4 |
| 28 | ARC373 | Theory and Criticism in Architecture | ARC170 | 3 |
| 29 | ARC374 | Urban Design Theories | ARC142 ARC143 |
3 |
| 30 | ARC416 | Shop Drawing & Tender Documents | ARC212 | 3 |
| 31 | ARC448 | Sustainable Building Design | ARC244 ARC245 |
4 |
| 32 | ARC461 | Urban Design | ARC244 ARC245 ARC374 |
3 |
| 33 | ARC462 | Graduation Project | ARC244 ARC245 ARC461 ARC448 |
6 |
| 34 | ARC171 | History & Theories of Medieval and Enlightenment Architecture | None | 3 |
In addition to 4 weeks practical training
6 credit hours equivalent to 2 elective courses
The student should select 2 courses from the following:
| Serial No. | Course Code | Course Name | Pre-requisite | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARCE01 | Digital Photography for Architects | None | 3 |
| 2 | ARCE02 | Interior Design | None | 3 |
| 3 | ARCE03 | Selected Topics in Restoration | None | 3 |
| 4 | ARCE04 | Human Factors in Design | None | 3 |
| 5 | ARCE05 | Building Technology & Energy | None | 3 |
| 6 | ARCE06 | Advanced Technical Installations | None | 3 |
| 7 | ARCE07 | Selected Topics in Building Sciences & Technology | None | 3 |
| 8 | ARCE08 | GIS Applications | None | 3 |
| 9 | ARCE09 | Selected Topics in Architectural Computing | None | 3 |
| 10 | ARCE10 | Environmental Perception | None | 3 |
| 11 | ARCE11 | Housing and Urban Renewal | None | 3 |
| 12 | ARCE12 | Selected Topics in Urban Design | None | 3 |