Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) - 168 credits

Faculty of Architecture and Design

Credits

168 credit hours

Duration of Study

5 years

Tuition

$4,500 to $6,000 per year

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Required coursework

A representative outline of the courses students complete to earn this degree. Detailed course descriptions are available in the catalogue.

Contract Sheet: BArch

University Requirements

15 Cr.
  • 1
    ARAB201Introduction to Arabic Language
    3 Cr.
  • 2
    COMP201Computer Applications
    3 Cr.
  • 3
    ENG201Academic English
    3 Cr.
  • 4
    GHN201General Health & Nutrition
    3 Cr.
  • 5
    CS201Cultural Studies I
    3 Cr.
Total Credits: 15Required Credits: 15Passing Grade: 60

Faculty Requirements

26 Cr.
  • 1
    ADF100Basic Design
    3 Cr.
  • 2
    ADF111Freehand Drawing
    3 Cr.
  • 3
    ADF112Perception & Communication I
    3 Cr.
  • 4
    ADF113Perception & Communication II

    Prerequisite: ADF112

    2 Cr.
  • 5
    ADF215Photography I
    3 Cr.
  • 6
    ADF335Portfolio Presentation
    2 Cr.
  • 7
    ENG202Advanced Academic English

    Prerequisite: ENG201

    3 Cr.
  • 8
    ADF121History of Art
    3 Cr.
Total Credits: 22Required Credits: 26Passing Grade: 60

Major Requirements

103 Cr.
  • 1
    ARC221History of Architecture I
    3 Cr.
  • 2
    ARC222History of Architecture II

    Prerequisite: ARC221

    3 Cr.
  • 3
    ARC231Computer Aided Design I

    Prerequisite: ADF113

    3 Cr.
  • 4
    ARC232Computer Aided Design II

    Prerequisite: ARC231

    3 Cr.
  • 5
    ARC241Statics

    Prerequisite: ADF100

    3 Cr.
  • 6
    ARC242Structural Analysis

    Prerequisite: ARC241

    3 Cr.
  • 7
    ARC244Building Construction I
    3 Cr.
  • 8
    ARC245Building Construction II

    Prerequisite: ARC244

    3 Cr.
  • 9
    ARC316Surveying

    Prerequisite: ARC202

    2 Cr.
  • 10
    ARC323Contemporary Architecture

    Prerequisite: ARC222

    3 Cr.
  • 11
    ARC333Archit. Execution Dwgs I

    Prerequisite: ARC245

    3 Cr.
  • 12
    ARC343Structural Design

    Prerequisite: ARC242

    3 Cr.
  • 13
    ARC346Advan. Bldg. Construction

    Prerequisite: ARC245

    3 Cr.
  • 14
    ARC347Building Services I
    3 Cr.
  • 15
    ARC348Building Services II

    Prerequisite: ARC245

    3 Cr.
  • 16
    ARC424Urbanism
    3 Cr.
  • 17
    ARC425Landscape Architecture

    Prerequisite: ARC305

    3 Cr.
  • 18
    ARC434Archit. Execution Dwgs II

    Prerequisite: ARC333

    3 Cr.
  • 19
    ARC449Energy Efficient Design

    Prerequisite: ARC347

    3 Cr.
  • 20
    ARC452Architecture Internship II

    Prerequisite: ARC351

    1 Cr.
  • 21
    ARC553Architecture Internship III

    Prerequisite: ARC406

    1 Cr.
  • 22
    ARC554Construction Management

    Prerequisite: ARC346

    3 Cr.
  • 23
    ARC555Bldg. & Urban Regulations

    Prerequisite: ARC406

    2 Cr.
  • 24
    ARC556Bus. Pract. for Bldg. Des.
    2 Cr.
  • 25
    INT316Wood and Metal Shop

    Prerequisite: ADF101

    2 Cr.
  • 26
    ARC351Architecture Internship I

    Prerequisite: ARC202

    1 Cr.
Total Credits: 68Required Credits: 103Passing Grade: 60

Major Electives

21 Cr.
  • 1
    INT041Lighting Design
    3 Cr.
  • 2
    INT042Advanced Retail Interiors
    3 Cr.
  • 3
    ARC037Digital Applications in Architectural Design and Fabrication
    2 Cr.
  • 4
    ARC053Elements of Urban Planning
    3 Cr.
  • 5
    ADF013Sketching
    3 Cr.
  • 6
    ADF014Model Making
    3 Cr.
  • 7
    ARC011Presentation Techniques
    3 Cr.
  • 8
    ARC013Architecture Communication
    3 Cr.
  • 9
    ARC024Drama for Designers
    3 Cr.
  • 10
    ARC025Contemporary Art & Space
    3 Cr.
  • 11
    ARC031Digital Modeling

    Prerequisite: ARC232

    3 Cr.
  • 12
    ARC042Architectural Materials
    3 Cr.
  • 13
    ARC043Architecture Restoration
    3 Cr.
  • 14
    ARC044Applied Restoration
    3 Cr.
  • 15
    ARC051Housing Issues
    3 Cr.
  • 16
    ART023Islamic Art
    3 Cr.
  • 17
    ART041Islamic Ornamental Patterns
    3 Cr.
  • 18
    ART043Mixed Media
    3 Cr.
  • 19
    ART044Paper Crafts
    3 Cr.
  • 20
    ART324Installation Art
    3 Cr.
  • 21
    GRA021Advertising
    3 Cr.
  • 22
    GRA022Music and Cinema
    3 Cr.
  • 23
    GRA023Movie Viewing
    3 Cr.
  • 24
    GRA232Comp. Aided Graphics II

    Prerequisite: ADF131

    3 Cr.
  • 25
    GRA333Interactive Design

    Prerequisite: GRA203

    3 Cr.
  • 26
    GRA334Motion Graphics

    Prerequisite: GRA232

    3 Cr.
  • 27
    IND031Exhibition Design
    3 Cr.
  • 28
    INT221Interiors and Furniture I
    3 Cr.
  • 29
    INT222Interiors and Furniture II

    Prerequisite: INT221

    3 Cr.
  • 30
    INT241Interior Design Tech. I

    Prerequisite: ADF101

    3 Cr.
  • 31
    INT242Interior Design Tech. II

    Prerequisite: INT241

    3 Cr.
  • 32
    PHO202Photography II

    Prerequisite: ADF215

    3 Cr.
  • 33
    ADF114Color in Design
    3 Cr.
  • 34
    ADF131Computer Aided Graphics I
    3 Cr.
  • 35
    FUR214Materials and Techniques I

    Prerequisite: ADF100

    3 Cr.
  • 36
    ART202Painting I
    3 Cr.
  • 37
    ADF015Design Thinking

    Prerequisite: ADF100

    3 Cr.
  • 38
    ARC034Building Infrom. Modeling

    Prerequisite: ARC231

    3 Cr.
  • 39
    ARC026Regional Architecture

    Prerequisite: ADF100

    3 Cr.
  • 40
    ADF012Principles of Architecture

    Prerequisite: ADF100

    3 Cr.
  • 41
    ARC022Islamic Architecture
    3 Cr.
  • 42
    ADF011Perspec. & Rendering
    3 Cr.
  • 43
    ARC035Introduction to Parametric Design

    Prerequisite: ARC231

    3 Cr.
  • 44
    ARC061Special Topic
    3 Cr.
  • 45
    GRA041Etching and Silkscreen
    3 Cr.
  • 46
    ARC036Technical Innovation in Architecture
    3 Cr.
  • 47
    GRA025Social Media & Digital Marketing
    3 Cr.
  • 48
    ART013Caricature Drawing
    3 Cr.
  • 49
    INT203EInterior Design II
    3 Cr.
  • 50
    ARC021The Architecture of Tripoli
    3 Cr.
  • 51
    ARC033GIS Technology
    3 Cr.
  • 52
    INT031Smart Interior
    3 Cr.
Total Credits: 155Required Credits: 21Passing Grade: 60

Free Electives

6 Cr.
  • 1
    TTOUR430Convention, Exhibition & Special Events
    0 Cr.
  • 2
    TOURE505Food and Tourism Lab
    0 Cr.
  • 3
    TTOUR015Third Foreign Languages I
    0 Cr.
  • 4
    TTOUR320Third foreign languages II
    0 Cr.
  • 5
    FRE201French
    0 Cr.
  • 6
    TOURE508Cultural Tourism
    0 Cr.
  • 7
    TTOUR210Tourism Destinations I
    3 Cr.
  • 8
    MGT302International Business

    Prerequisite: MGT201

    3 Cr.
  • 9
    TTOUR240Tourism Marketing
    3 Cr.
  • 10
    EDU302Psychomotor Learning
    3 Cr.
  • 11
    GRA024Effective Communication
    3 Cr.
  • 12
    CS202Cultural Studies II
    3 Cr.
  • 13
    MGT201Principles of Management
    3 Cr.
  • 14
    MRK201Principles of Marketing
    3 Cr.
  • 15
    MUS201Music
    3 Cr.
  • 16
    PDS201Personal Development Skills

    Prerequisite: ENG201

    3 Cr.
  • 17
    PDS202Advan. Personal Develop. Skills
    3 Cr.
  • 18
    PSY201Psychology
    3 Cr.
  • 19
    SOC201Sociology
    3 Cr.
  • 20
    ITAL201Italian Language
    3 Cr.
  • 21
    TRK201Turkish Language
    3 Cr.
Total Credits: 61Required Credits: 6Passing Grade: 60

Major Course Sequence (Design Studios & Final Project)

45 Cr.
  • 1
    ARC305Architecture Design IV

    Prerequisite: ARC304

    4 Cr.
  • 2
    ARC406Architecture Design V

    Prerequisite: ARC305

    4 Cr.
  • 3
    ARC407Architecture Design VI

    Prerequisite: ARC406

    4 Cr.
  • 4
    ARC509Final Project Design II

    Prerequisite: ARC508

    6 Cr.
  • 5
    ARC508Final Project Design I

    Prerequisite: ARC407

    5 Cr.
  • 6
    ARC508EFinal Project Design I Extension
    3 Cr.
  • 7
    ARC509EFinal Project Design II Extension
    3 Cr.
  • 8
    ARC202Architecture Design I

    Prerequisite: ADF100, ADF101

    4 Cr.
  • 9
    ARC304Architecture Design III

    Prerequisite: ARC203

    4 Cr.
  • 10
    ARC203Architecture Design II

    Prerequisite: ARC202

    4 Cr.
  • 11
    ADF101Space-Form Design

    Prerequisite: ADF100

    4 Cr.
Total Credits: 45Required Credits: 45Passing Grade: 70

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