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List of Courses
* All credit hours are based on the current term, this may vary for previous terms.
| ARCH315 - Building Construction Sys. |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at understanding alternative structural systems, relevant construction systems, building components, vertical and horizontal circulation elements, building construction process and techniques, as well as coordination in building design and construction. Principles of working drawing preparation, technical installation symbols and terminology; introduction to computer-aided drafting tools.
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| ARCH320 - Intro. Building Design Studio |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at introducing students to concepts related to fundamental architectural principles like form, function, order, rhythm and harmony. Students explore in small-scale projects, the formation and manipulation of spaces in relationship to building site, circulation needs, as well as the relationship between the architectural and structural elements of design. The studio introduces computation, geometric techniques, digital drafting and visualization.
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| ARCH325 - Build. Construction Components |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at understanding building components, properties and uses; exterior and interior finishing materials, movement, expansion, and settlement joints; preparation of construction drawings, details and schedules using computer-aided drafting tools.
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- (ARCH315 + CHEM175 + CHEM111) or (CHEM1701 + ARCH315)
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| ARCH335 - Interm. Building Design Studio |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at developing students' analytical skills and awareness of the building physical, social and cultural contexts. Students are introduced to the engineering design process, as well as assessment and application of alternative structural, mechanical and electrical systems. Studio activities include simulations of building environments, and advanced architectural presentation techniques.
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- ARCH325
- CIVL310
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| ARCH340 - History and Theory of Arch. |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims to develop student abilities to interpret visual representations of monuments and to construct pluralistic readings of built form based on their understanding of academic texts. Students learn to identify dynastic modes of communication through an analysis of selected artifacts and monuments. This course assesses the historic built environment of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Greco-Roman realm and examines Byzantine, Coptic and Gothic arts and architecture. The timeframe covered is from 3000 BC to the Era of Enlightenment, which witnessed a redefinition of the order of classification of the Sacred and the Secular.
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- ENGU1305 or ENGU1304
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| ARCH341 - Building Electrical Circuits |
(2 credit hours) |
This course covers fundamentals for circuit design analysis; alternatives for circuit design, resonance and quality factors, mathematical and physical models and analysis techniques required for building applications. Estimating electrical loads for lighting and equipment, specification and selection of equipments and electric fixtures, distribution and developing wiring diagrams.
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- MATH1120
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| ARCH342 - Bldg Acoustics & Illumination |
(3 credit hours) |
Introduction to the basic concepts and principles of Architectural Lighting design and day-lighting practice with an overview of Architectural Acoustics and noise control.
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- MATH1120
- PHYS1120
- ARCH341 or ARCH400
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| ARCH344 - Building Tech. Installations |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at introducing the knowledge necessary for the coordination and installation of technical components in buildings. Topics covered include selection, sizing, and load calculations for air conditioning systems, mechanical conveying systems and other mechanical systems. Communication and building surveillance systems, sensors and controls. Water supply, drainage, and waste disposal. Design requirements for fire safety. As well as code requirements for the various technical installations.
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- GENG220
- CIVL3451
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| ARCH346 - Contemporary World Architectur |
(3 credit hours) |
This course examines contemporary world architecture from its roots in early twentieth century modernism in America and Europe and on through its global expansion into various regions of the world, including the Arab world. The course reviews the impact of regional forms and traditions on early modern architecture, and surveys later modernist proposals for a ?universal? or ?international? architecture. The course reviews regional and local reactions to these formulations through the analysis of examples of 20th and 21st century architecture, theory, and criticism that question this global agenda and attempt to negotiate the tensions between global ideals and local conditions.
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- ENGU1305 or ENGU1304
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| ARCH360 - Professional Practical Train. |
(15 credit hours) |
This course aims at offering career exploration opportunities for students as well as opportunities to correlate their academic preparation to the reality of conducting professional practice, to interact effectively with others in practice, to develop professional skills and the ability to communicate effectively in the workplace, to deal with the challenges of engineering businesses environment and to gain true practical experience that is necessary for their future practice as architectural engineers after graduation. Such practical experience strengthen students competency in handling architectural design, building construction and construction management of real projects. Students training will further improve their ability to work in teams, to supervise buildings under construction, conduct field investigations and quantity surveying, to develop execution and shop drawings, to write appropriate specifications, contract documents and run cost analysis and estimation, and legal issues in construction.
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- MATH2220
- GENG315
- PHYS1120
- GENG215
- MATH2210
- ARCH410
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| ARCH410 - Adv Building Construction Sys. |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at understanding advanced building construction systems and methods; prefabrication and modular structures. Advanced building structural systems, new materials and responsive technologies; advanced construction and working drawing and detailing using computer-aided drafting tools.
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- ARCH315
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| ARCH417 - Structural Steel Design |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at studying the properties of structural steel, steel sections and design concepts. In addition, the course discusses in details the design of main structural elements such as tension and compression members, as well as the design of beams. The course also covers the design of bolted and welded connections for tension members, and sheds the light on the design of simple beam connections.
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| ARCH430 - Integrated Build. Desgn Studio |
(3 credit hours) |
This course develops a comprehensive design process with focus on systems design and integration of a mixed-use building, issues of technology, ecology and energy. Exercises focus on the design of building systems and components, building structural design, building codes, design for safety in buildings, architectural expression, integration strategies and applications involving the mechanical, electrical, energy, and building management systems.
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- ARCH410
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| ARCH433 - Environmental System & Control |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at introducing environmental design strategies in response to climate, human comfort and energy consumption. The course introduces passive, active and integrated design strategies for environmental building systems, natural and artificial lighting, ventilation strategies, and mechanical air conditioning systems and control in buildings
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- GENG220
- ARCH315 or ARCH330
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| ARCH441 - Architectural Project Mgmt |
(3 credit hours) |
Introduction to architectural project management practices in the UAE, management process, objectives and performance in architectural projects. Contacting types, project supervision, and office management and leading working groups. Quality control, time control and cost control of architectural projects. Applications and exercises using computer programs.
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| ARCH457 - Reinfcd. Conc. Design for ARCH |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at studying Mechanical properties and fundamentals of reinforced concrete, analysis of rectangular and T-shaped sections, design of one-way slabs, design of beams, columns, and isolated footings, introduction to shear and torsion, introduction to pre-stressed concrete design.
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| ARCH501 - Adv. Building Design Studio |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at introducing students to theory of building systems integration, and systems-based approach to the design process. Students are engaged in an integrated engineering design process of a small-scale project with a real-life design problem. Students use building simulation tools to analyze and propose for integrated performance of building systems. Through design projects, students explore emerging directions in engineering design, along with emerging directions and tools for engineering design.
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| ARCH502 - Uae Architectural Heritage |
(3 credit hours) |
Architectural heritage concept and value; historical overview of the development of Gulf indigenous architecture; influences shaping the character of the regional architecture; study of the architectural elements, local structural materials, and methods of construction; regional architecture its concepts and elements within contemporary conditions.
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| ARCH503 - Building Const. Detailing |
(3 credit hours) |
Study of different construction methods of architectural spaces and the selection of suitable finishing materials related to function; evaluation of technical and aesthetic aspects of interior and exterior finishing materials; technical criteria for selection and evaluation of finishing materials; architectural working details and workshop drawings.
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- ARCH435 or ARCH410
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| ARCH504 - Islamic Architecture |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at studying different aspects of Islamic architecture including cultural, social, and economic in the Islamic world; unity in Islamic architecture; study of different strategies of renovation, preservation conservation and reuse; architectural examples from several Islamic periods with emphasis on the United Arab Emirates architectural heritage.
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| ARCH507 - Advanced CAAD Application |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at offering an advanced study of computer-aided drafting and design applications in architecture, planning, building construction and project management; Data gathering techniques and analysis programs in both design and execution phases; Building model and design ideas using computer aided drafting and design systems; fundamental theories of computer applications; line, surface and solid modeling such as perspective and other relevant projections
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- ARCH400 or ARCH325
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| ARCH508 - Interior Architecture |
(3 credit hours) |
Interior architecture study of some interior spaces; aspects of layout, furnishing, vertical and horizontal circulation among interior spaces, materials in terms of diverse textures, colors, illumination and acoustics; the relationship between humans and interior spaces, and its reciprocal impact of function, form, and psychological impression.
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| ARCH516 - Specif,Quan. Estimat & Measure |
(3 credit hours) |
Introduction to the principles and theories of preparing Specification and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) documents, Types of specifications and Bill of Quantities, the bidding process and its requirements, tools for preparing Specification & BOQ documents, Applications and exercises using computer programs.
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- ARCH435 or ARCH430
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| ARCH517 - Landscape Architecture |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at introducing principles of landscape architecture with emphasis on site planning for desert and hot arid environments; Theory, process, materials, features and design elements; Appropriate plants bushes and trees Integrating site and structure; Earthwork computations; Cut and fill; Streets, walkways and pavements alignment including horizontal and vertical curves; Irrigation design; Grading and drainage; Outdoor furniture and lighting; Ecological knowledge and sustainability; ; Conservation and restoration of natural resources; landscape overall societal values.
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- ARCH310 or ARCH335
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| ARCH521 - Adv Bldgs Reinfd Concr Design |
(3 credit hours) |
The aim of this course is to focus on RC system design; specialized analysis techniques that facilitate design force calculations, the design of structural members of continuous beams and slabs, two-way slab systems, and frame columns with various heights, detailing of reinforcement, torsion and serviceability.
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| ARCH522 - Architecture of Hot Arid Zones |
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Characteristics of hot arid climates and analysis of comfort conditions. Employing natural resources to improve harsh desert conditions. Studying the adverse impact on energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental problems. Learning sustainable design from vernacular architecture and new innovative constructions. Integrative design with performance analysis using simulation tools. Detailing design and technologies to shape the built environment: cool microclimates and greenery, advanced building skins, building materials, passive cooling and integration with energy efficient active systems.
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| ARCH530 - Selected Topics In Architectur |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at offering an opportunity to study selected architectural topics of interest. Topics are related to one area of architecture education. Application varies depending on selected topics and conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
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| ARCH540 - Housing |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at understanding the visual design, perception and characteristics of urban spaces functions; space design and definition; form, shape and line; functional planning; streetscape design; environmental conditions; historic preservation; housing problems, characteristics, and prototypes; design criteria and efficiency; access, building laws and regulations; applications on design problems from the local environment.
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- ARCH451 or ARCH335
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| ARCH551 - Urban Planning & Infrastructur |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at introducing city planning theories and processes, including topics such as city forms, neighborhoods, urban systems; land use planning. Basic principles of infrastructure planning, operation and design of physical infrastructure system including roads, services, public transportation, public open spaces and facilities
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| ARCH585 - Graduation Project I |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at tackling engineering projects dealing with design, prototyping, testing and implementation of different engineering solutions to typical engineering problems.
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- ARCH360
- ARCH335
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| ARCH590 - Graduation Project II |
(3 credit hours) |
This course aims at tackling engineering projects dealing with design, prototyping, testing and implementation of different engineering solutions to typical engineering problems.
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- ARCH585
- ARCH410
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| ARCH600 - Building Research & Methodolo. |
(3 credit hours) |
Research methods and design appropriate to concentrations areas.
Qualitative and quantitative methods of research, survey research,sampling, and data collection. Selecting and defining a problem; planning the research program; developing and testing hypothesis; collecting, classifying, evaluating, and analyzing evidence; drawing conclusions; and
presenting results
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| ARCH601 - Graduate Research Seminar |
(1 credit hours) |
Students present and debate advanced architectural research topics within the graduate program field under the facilitation and steering of a faculty.
Guest speakers including faculty may be invited as appropriate to address current research issues pertaining to architectural engineering
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| ARCH602 - Urbanization & Urban Developm. |
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City historical development, relation to resulting urban form, and process and mechanism used under rapid urbanization, planning processes as related to urban policies, analysis and prediction of urban growth both social and spatial, rapid growth and its impact on the social fabric, urban
cultural identity, economic system and sustainability, Off-shore urban expansions, dynamics of urbanization pattern, center shifting, functional use and zonal growth and decay, urban overall aesthetics perception and its role in shaping a city?s contemporary identity. Legal aspects: zoning,
conservation, land use, restoration, and protection of the environment.
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| ARCH603 - Sustainable Design |
(3 credit hours) |
Goals, concepts, and theories, energy and climate, environmentally sound contextual design, sensitive site environmental building design, design inherited energy consumption, water usage and indoor air pollution, green buildings, renewal, retrofitting, reuse, and recycle design consideration, efficiency, well-being of occupants and its impact on space functional usability and productivity, role of design professions in promoting sustainable environments, strategies for conserving energy, water, materials, and land, rating, assessment and certification, investigating
computer-based applications available for sustainable design decisions, selected case studies.
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| ARCH604 - Architectural Project Managem. |
(3 credit hours) |
Organizational and management theories, processes, and tools for architectural practice, sponsorship, partnership and joint ventures, operation of professional architectural practice, Social, political, and economic factors affecting construction, Buildings and construction
contracts in relation to national bylaws, regulations and industry standards, client-design team relations, outsourcing of structural, mechanical and electrical professional services, legal issues pertaining to design and construction services, risks and liabilities, project management of realestate developments, advanced topics and case studies
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| ARCH605 - Independent Research |
(2 credit hours) |
A non-class course where each student proposes and conduct a meaningful building research relevant to his/her thesis/graduate project topic under the supervision of the assigned course faculty. Student must submit a major research report on his/her topic and its outcomes by the end of the semester
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| ARCH610 - Contemporary Iss. in Urban Dev |
(3 credit hours) |
Urban morphology and urban identity within a regional and global
dimension. Internationalism and regionalism impact on city form and
image. Complexity of urban projects as seen in the difference between the
intended conceptual models and actual constructed developments.
Principles of developing high density projects using vertical extension (i.e.
towers & skyscrapers) for housing, business and commercial projects.
Means to humanize social and spatial dimensions of urban developments
within the built environment while addressing sustainability at both urban
and regional Levels. Influence of economic dependency on tourism on
keeping cultural identity, urban modernization, cultural heritage
regeneration. Redefining traditions in a globalized urban context and its
impact on the meaning of a place. Review of city contemporary urbanism
and Gulf States cities as new frontiers in urban development.
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| ARCH611 - Urban & Regional Planning |
(3 credit hours) |
The course addresses tools and techniques for effective practice of urban & regional master planning. Review of the urban landscape as it progresses in scale and complexity from the dwelling space to the dispersed urban metropolitan city and its regional infrastructural
dimension. Balancing between the need to conserve the local traditional and historical character and the need to adopt and implement modern approaches to achieve planning modernity that serve well the urban residents in existing cities and towns. The topics of discussion are based
on issues presented in readings and lectures.
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| ARCH612 - Irregular & Complex Const. Fac |
(3 credit hours) |
This course addresses innovative and contemporary issues in architectural design that illustrates the complexity and diversity of architectural design and construction of irregular and complex constructed facilities with emphasis on contemporary architecture in the region. Design analysis of relevant both constructed and conceptualized architectural works of most visionary internationally renowned architects that contributed to the new movements in architecture. The topics of discussion are based on issues presented in readings and lectures that focus on mega projects with examples from Gulf States, Asia and the world.
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| ARCH613 - Design Reasoning & Arch. Crit. |
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Introduction to architectural design criticism, emphasizing contemporary approaches and methods of criticism and their application. Systematic logical process, logic and reasoning applied to architectural design conceptualization and development. Topics include elements of design
logic and definition, argumentation of spatial analysis, deduction, and induction, design critical-thinking and inquiry. Methodological approach to design problem-solving and decision making processes. Satisfying space design multiple constraints (e.g. function, site, cost, codes and
standards, and technology requirements).
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| ARCH614 - Sustainable Community Develop. |
(3 credit hours) |
Concepts and techniques, spatial aesthetics, social, cultural, technical and marketing issues, integration into existing urban system morphology of today?s urban development in the Gulf, common patterns and forms of urban development within the Gulf urban environments, investigation of magnets and forces that induce the interest in the development of urban
spaces. Topics include: impact on suburb cities, urban master plans, spatial composition and infrastructures, real estate development, urban growth control and management, role of critical analysis, assessment, valuing through community participation feedback in creating appropriate
development, case studies
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| ARCH615 - Housing Development |
(3 credit hours) |
A review of history, best practices, trends, and forms of residential development, residential development infrastructure, cost, privacy, security, identity, and movement and open spaces. Gated and mega residential communities with emphasis on the region. Relation to city?s
zoning regulation, bylaws, infrastructure and population growth.
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| ARCH616 - Environ. Plan. & Impact Asses. |
(3 credit hours) |
This course provides better understanding of the environmental problems currently facing the world cities. It develops student?s capacity to use environmental planning and management system to address these problems towards sustainability. Additionally, it trains the student on methods of assessing the likely environmental impacts of development projects and plans.
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| ARCH617 - Sel. Top. in Arch Eng. 1 |
(3 credit hours) |
Variable content course addressing in depth analysis of selected topics pertaining to the architectural engineering graduate research in Design & Urban Planning with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in program semester course offering Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected
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| ARCH620 - Building Codes |
(3 credit hours) |
Building and zoning codes, contract documents, professional practice, approach to the implementation of codes during the preliminary design stage. Introduction to British and US codes and emphasis on UAE local Codes. Design using local building codes, construction law and project
feasibility Discussion of the legal aspects of architectural practice.
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| ARCH621 - Arch. Specif. &Qua. Estimating |
(3 credit hours) |
Architectural specifications for construction work using the construction industry norms, preparation of instructions to bidders, Project specific terms and conditions, principles and methods of preparing construction documents according to industry standards. Specification writing techniques, standard specification formats and indexing and automated systems, client agreements, tendering and bidding, instructions to the contract and contract administration, critical role of specification writing in the design and construction process is emphasized, a course project from conceptual analysis to a finished project specification document.
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| ARCH622 - Tendering and Bidding |
(3 credit hours) |
Principles of architectural tenders and industry standards, stages and process of tendering and bidding, An insight into the principles behind efficient architectural bids, guidelines and tenders? writing for building construction works, instructions to bidders, general conditions and projects
specifications, Case studies examples illustrating bidding and tendering from the conceptual stage to the finished document.
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| ARCH623 - Integrated Des. for Construct. |
(3 credit hours) |
Integrating architectural design of a medium size project to other building systems and technology using appropriate computer modeling and simulation techniques, this integration includes structural systems, construction systems and materials, indoor air climatization and purification, electrical systems, lighting, acoustics, fire safety, security, water supply, drainage and waste disposal. Integrated design is tested for conformity to industry standards, building codes and regulations.
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| ARCH624 - Adv. Build. Construction Syst. |
(3 credit hours) |
Advanced structural system appropriate to innovative design concept, form, shape and materials, Emphasis on non-traditional and composite building structural systems utilizing steel, pre-stressed concrete and precast panels, and other composite materials, materials interfaces and
connections detailing considerations. Construction technological development dealing with the design of building mechanical and electrical systems, structural systems, building envelope design, roofing systems and glazing systems; advanced building construction composite materials,
processes, and assemblies
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| ARCH625 - Cost Plan. Man. of Const. Pro. |
(3 credit hours) |
Effect of architectural and structural system design on total building costs; principle and practice of cost planning, phasing, estimating cost of a building at the design stages, theory and techniques of life cycle costing, cash flow; liquidity, and financial stability; balance adjustments; best practice and financial prequalification in construction and building. Case studies and examples.
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| ARCH626 - Adv. Building Design Details |
(3 credit hours) |
Advances in building design details are reviewed and assessed in terms of function, constructability, durability, sustainability and aesthetics. This course addresses predictive diagnostic analysis to predict whether building details design are functional and dysfunctional. Assemblies' details covers a wide range of challenges with interfacing examples on foundations,
floors, walls, roofs, doors and windows. Details design exercises on beams, columns, trusses, space frames, slabs, arches, vaults and domes using computational and graphical techniques
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| ARCH627 - Sel. Top. in ARCH Eng. 2 |
(3 credit hours) |
Variable content course addressing in depth analysis of selected topics pertaining to the architectural engineering graduate research in Construction Management with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in program semester course offering Schedule. May be taken three
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| ARCH630 - Building Acoustics |
(3 credit hours) |
Fundamentals of building acoustics, hearing mechanism, noise sources, acoustical materials and structures, transfer of sound, vibration, absorption and reverberation time, transmission loss, noise control criteria and regulation, passive control of noise, active control of noise, and vibration
and noise control systems, building modern acoustical materials, latest techniques in noise control and sound regulation, passive and active control of noise, and control systems, urban noise sources and control, case studies and applications for public indoor spaces that require special
architectural acoustics such as airports, theatres and sport arenas.
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| ARCH631 - Build. Illumination & Day. Des |
(3 credit hours) |
Eye and visual perception, terms, definitions, and lighting units, photometry, colorimetry, brightness, luminance and illumination, artificial lighting, illumination generation, measurements and control of light. Fundamentals of daylighting, daylight availability, design skies, modeling and simulation techniques of daylight. Daylight measurements, Integration of passive heating and daylight, Fenestration design, skylights and atria daylight design, computer applications in daylighting, Impact of daylight on building indoor lively quality, daylight analysis, measurements, energy benefits and integration with passive and active heating and cooling systems. Design of lighting systems and daylight integration in buildings.
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| ARCH632 - Climate Res. Build. Energy Eff |
(3 credit hours) |
The interrelationship between thermal and architectural design of buildings with respect to planning, design, operation and energy management. estimating building energy demands and predicting energy performance. Effect of climate on human comfort. Overall energy performance and climate-responsiveness as a design strategy for energy conservation, building envelope components' design for minimal energy consumption, Operation dynamics, and impact of building sub-systems integration on building's overall thermal efficiency. Energy operation, auditing and
management, new directions in building energy conservation.
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| ARCH633 - Air & Water Syst. in Buildings |
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Air and water aspects of buildings and their environmental impact. Indoor air quality, ventilation, air recirculation, and pressurization. Water supply, pressurization, filtration. Waste disposal, plumbing network and drainage systems. Fire protection criteria and systems, with reference to building
codes and standards. Air climatization loads and efficiency , Operation of energy efficient air conditioning systems that are weather responsive.
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| ARCH634 - Bui. Sci. Experiment. Res. Lab |
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Building science experimental exercises pertaining to testing, analyzing and assessing building materials and components, topics cover thermal, acoustical, and luminous characteristics of building materials and building interiors. Exercises on instrumentation, measurement and logging
techniques for environmental data gathering inside labs and outside in the field. Typical exercises introduce students to the measurement of temperature, air flow and humidity as well as lighting flux, intensity, distribution, acoustical measurements, heat flux meters, flow meters, energy meters, infrared thermo-graphic camera.
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| ARCH635 - Fenestration Analys. & Design |
(3 credit hours) |
Fenestration thermal, acoustical and optical properties, monolithic, laminated, insulating glazing, thermal resistance and U-factor, daylight utilization potential and visual performance, fenestration components and systems, single and multi-pane window systems, window frames, glass types, low-E, and tinted low-E glazing. Windows, glass doors, curtain wall, and skylights design. Performance analysis of transparent thermal envelope design, thermal and optical simulations of fenestration systems and effect of overhangs. Analysis of the annual energy usage and peak
demand as a function of glazing type, size, and control strategy, measurements of the net heat flow through glazing, infrared thermograph, fenestration energy ratings, electrochromic, gas filled, vacuum glazing and fenestration recent advances.
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| ARCH636 - Building Ventilation |
(3 credit hours) |
Natural, mechanical and hybrid ventilation, climatic influences, uncontrolled air infiltration and exfiltration, building air tightness, airflow behavior around buildings, occupancy patterns and pollutant emission characteristics as determinants of ventilation requirements and demands,
ventilation strategies, design, analysis and performance of ventilation systems for comfort and cooling, optimal ventilation utilization and air energy recovery for achieving energy-efficient building design, analytical methods, Ventilation Performance Indicators, Standards and Regulations
and key selected topics in building ventilation, relevant to all building types computing tools.
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| ARCH637 - Selected Top. in ARCH Eng. 3 |
(3 credit hours) |
Variable content course addressing in depth analysis of selected topics pertaining to the architectural engineering graduate research in Building Science with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in program semester course offering Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected
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| ARCH698 - Research Based Design Project |
(3 credit hours) |
Design of built form with emphasis on research based issues related to architectural design and planning. This includes theoretical issues, in urban planning, urban design, project management, building technology, and architectural issues such as meaning, principles of order; alternative means of enclosing architectural space; synthesis of space, light, structure, materials, and environmental control systems. Design as a form of inquiry integrating all knowledge gained by student inside and outside the design disciplines.
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| ARCH699 - Thesis |
(6 credit hours) |
Students are responsible for developing independently a satisfactory thesis proposal which provides an in-depth examination of a research study of a topic in the student's area of concentration leading to the thesis development
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| ARCH735 - Adv. Topics in Archiect. Eng.1 |
(3 credit hours) |
To be designed to the specific interest of the exiting PhD students with emphasis on new frontiers in Architectural Engineering
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| ARCH736 - Adv. Tppics in Archiect. Eng 2 |
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To be designed to the specific interest of the exiting PhD students with emphasis on new frontiers in Architectural Engineering
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| ARCH740 - Indep. Research in Archi. Eng1 |
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To be designed to the specific interest of the exiting PhD students, in which they conduct exploratory research with emphasis on new frontiers in Architectural Engineering.
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| ARCH741 - Indep. Research in Arch. Eng 2 |
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To be designed to the specific interest of the exiting PhD students, in which they conduct exploratory research with emphasis on new frontiers in Architectural Engineering.
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| ARCH745 - Architectural Eng. Seminar |
(1 credit hours) |
PhD students must sign for the 0 credit hour seminar course every semester.
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| ARCH750 - Building Performance Modeling |
(3 credit hours) |
This course introduces fundamentals and computational methods in building performance modeling. Topics include: Numerical methods in building performance simulation; performance modeling the heat, air, moisture, light, electricity, pollutant and control signal flows within building/plant systems; building performance indicators, targets, and framework; advanced computational building simulation; green building and simulation; integration of performance modeling in the design process; evaluation and improvement of building performance. The assignments help to expand the theoretical knowledge on the advances of building performance modeling research
يقدم هذا المساق الأسس والأساليب المحوسبة في نمذجة وظيفة المبنى. ويتكون المحتوى من الموضوعات التالية: أساليب المحاكاة العددية في أداء البناء؛ نمذجة أداء الحرارة والهواء والرطوبة والضوء والكهرباء، والملوثات، وإشارة تحكم التدفقات داخل المبنى والأنظمة ومؤشرات الأداء في المبنى، والأهداف ، والأطر المتقدمة للمحاكاة المحوسبة، وكذلك محاكاة المباني الخضراء، ودمج نمذجة الأداء في عملية التصميم، وتقييم وتحسين أداء المبنى.
وتساعد الواجبات التي تطلب من الطالب على توسيع المعرفة النظرية لأجل الرقي في البحث العلمي ذو العلاقة بمجال الدراسة.
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| ARCH780 - Comprehensive Exam |
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Passing the comprehensive exam is required to enter into PhD candidacy. The exam evaluates the research ability of potential PhD candidates.
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| ARCH785 - Prospectus Exam |
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PhD candidate defend research plans in front of supervisory committee.
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| ARCH790 - Dissertation Doctoral Research |
(30 credit hours) |
Open to students who have successfully completed the comprehensive exam. PhD student conducts original research under the direction of a supervisory committee. Credits are determined in consultation with the dissertation supervisor.
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| ARCH795 - Dissertation Defense |
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Two part exam, open and close, to defend the results of PhD research work
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| ARCH880 - Comprehensive Exam |
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Passing the comprehensive exam is required to enter into PhD candidacy. The exam evaluates the research ability of potential PhD candidates.
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| ARCH885 - Prospectus Exam |
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| ARCH990 - Dissertation Doctoral Research |
(30 credit hours) |
Open to students who have successfully completed the comprehensive exam. PhD student conducts original research under the direction of a supervisory committee. Credits are determined in consultation with the dissertation supervisor.
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| ARCH995 - Dissertation Defense |
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Two part exam, open and close, to defend the results of PhD research work
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