School of Architecture and Design

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies

Multilingual
161 credits
For students entering the program at the Sophomore level
(holders of a recognized Baccalaureate or Freshman diploma - equivalent to 30 credits)

Courses

General Education
Arts and Humanities (3 cr.)
3 credits
Behavioral and Social Sciences (6 cr.)
6 credits
MAT212Calculus Applied in Architecture
3 credits    |    Pre-requisite: MAT110
This course is intended for students of the first year of architecture. It includes in its different parts, an essential background for training to the student, with the calculations and techniques: First, to understand and learn to draw the various architectural forms for the development of its projects and second, to have a strong prerequisite for science subjects such as Resistance of materials and reinforced concrete
Civic Engagement (2 cr.)
2 credits
English Communication (3 cr.)
3 credits
DAA241General History of Art
3 credits    |    Pre-requisite: LFR120
The objective of the course is to give students an understanding of the chronological order of events that constitute the history of art. They will use the methodological tools of the discipline, to learn how to situate, compare and understand the relationships between them through a study of their stylistic characteristics and their socio­historical context.
History of Lebanon (3 cr.)
3 credits
Religious Sciences (3 cr.)
3 credits
Science and Health (3 cr.)
3 credits
Sports (1 cr.)
1 credits
Common Core
ARCH2152-3D Representation Skills
2 credits
Students will learn and apply geometric representation in 2D and 3D, while comprehending theories and laws of construction from a scientific perspective as applied to the practical standards of the habitat.
ARCH230Architecture Analysis and Perception
4 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARC212 Or ARCH220 Or ARC208 Or DAA208
Students will develop an understanding of the culture and awareness of the concept of space. This course will initiate students to comprehend the built environment while encouraging their sense of investigation and experimentation in order to develop the aptitude to analyze and use the scientific jargon appropriately.
ARCH205Basic Design I
2 credits
Students will enhance and elaborate their knowledge of applied structure, through this course covering introductory concepts of forms and abstract compositions as applied to organization, proportions, equilibrium, rhythm, and density.
ARCH225Basic Design II
2 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARCH205 Or ARC205
Analyze and deduce logically the abstract notion of orders and structures while applying it in 2D and 3D formats with chromatic variations.
ARCH315CAAD
2 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARCH210 Or ARC210
Introduce and familiarize the students with various software for producing graphic 2D results on different scales which would allow a 3D interpretation of their work.
DAA211Sketching and Drawing I
2 credits
A workshop teaching drawing. Teaching is based on analytical drawing and emphasizes the development of visual memory and the exploration of the expressive qualities of different tools and supports. Students will experience freehand perspective drawing, human figures, and drawing from nature.
DAA212Sketching and Drawing II
2 credits    |    Pre-requisite: DAA211 Or ARI211
A workshop teaching drawing. Teaching is based on analytical drawing and emphasizes the development of visual memory and the exploration of the expressive qualities of different tools and supports. Students will experience freehand perspective drawing, human figures, and drawing from nature.
ARCH210Technical Drawing
2 credits
Initiating students to producing graphic documents, while being compatible with up to date and international norms, so they can improve their representation of the architectural object in 3D.
Specialization
ARCH345Architecture Design Studio I
6 credits    |    Pre-requisite: (ARC214 Or ARCH230) And (ARC212 Or ARCH220)
The workshop introduces the visual interpretation of variables and parameters for an architectural project.
ARCH350Architecture Design Studio II
6 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARC201 Or ARCH345
Students are introduced to architectural production in order to comprehend the chain of events from concept to execution.
ARCH445Architecture Design Studio Project III
6 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARC202 Or ARCH350
Architecture project in social and cultural context.
ARCH450Architecture Design Studio Project IV
6 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARC301 Or ARCH445
Architectural project with urban and rural residential character
ARCH485Architecture Design Studio V
6 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARC302 Or ARCH450 Or (ARC361 And ARC461)
Architectural project with symbolic and public character
ARCH405Architecture Schematic I
2 credits    |    Pre-requisite: (ARCH230 Or ARC214) And (ARCH345 Or ARC201)
This workshop takes the students through targeted short exercises with the ability to develop techniques of expression, in addition to providing creative tools to visualize the architectural object within its spatial setting.
ARCH455Architecture Schematic II
2 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARC203 Or ARCH405
The workshop consists of short exercises at advanced level which enable the students to perfect their architectural expression while adapting it to their own personal style.
ARCH330Building Technologies
2 credits
The course aims at identifying different construction materials and familiarizing students with a variety of building systems and integrating different materials to define an architectural composition, while also familiarizing them with the description of an execution report.
ARCH475Construction Document and Internship
3 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARCH450 Or ARC302 Or (ARC361 And ARC461)
Initiate students to the concept of the execution report within acceptable international norms, so they become familiar with real­-time work requirements.
ARCH425Electrical and Lighting Equipment
2 credits
Initiate the students in power supply systems and lighting within security and protective norms.
ARCH310History and Culture of Architecture I
3 credits    |    Pre-requisite: DAA241 Or ARI241 Or DAA208
The course aims to introduce concepts of architectural theory, from antiquity till the Renaissance, in a historical chronological order and to emphasize the movements, structural system, composition values and cultural aspects of each period through the works which mostly shaped it.
ARCH410History and Theory of Architecture II
3 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARCH310 Or ARC240
The course will familiarize the students with the principles of theory critique and application, starting with the Industrial Revolution of the 20th century, in addition to providing knowledge of chronological events, architectural movements and situating them within historical and political contexts.
ARCH340Reinforced Concrete I
3 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARCH335 Or ARC221
Introductory notions of materials and their behavior. Simple twist, shear, centered posts, cement – steel adherence.
ARCH440Reinforced Concrete II
3 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARCH340 Or ARC324
Based on the prerequisite Reinforced Concrete I this course will tackle and emphasize torsions, tiles, floors and continuous beams.
ARCH420Sanitary and Mechanical Equipment
2 credits
Introduce students to the installations which facilitate the use of clean water and the evacuation of used water, in addition to introductions to the maintenance of artificial ambiance which allow humans to be able to live and function properly.
ARCH470Standards, Codes & Building Laws
2 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARC302 Or ARCH450 Or (ARC361 And ARC461)
Introduce students to urban zoning laws, construction laws, building quotas and other practical legal matters pertaining to their profession.
ARCH235Strength of Materials I
3 credits
Study of the physics of static forms and the particles of solid objects in order to apply it to the resistance of materials. This course will familiarize students with problems in equilibrium of forces, and how the cumulative forces apply to the ground in static constructions, and provides useful tools demonstrated through practical examples.
ARCH335Strength of Materials II
3 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARCH235 Or ARC220
Based on the prerequisite when the students were introduced to the idea of equilibrium of forces and moments in addition to the flow of forces within a structure, the aim of this course is to become acquainted with the mechanical characteristics of materials, concepts of constraints and deformations and dimensioning of pieces subject to fundamental changes, be they axial, flexing, shearing or torsion.
ARCH320Structural Design
2 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARCH225 Or ARC207
Initiation to forms and their characteristics and materials and different structures, in addition to studying the behavior of materials and elements they are made from.
ARCH460Urbanism I
3 credits    |    Pre-requisite: (ARCH450 Or ARC302 Or ARC361 Or ARC461) And (ARCH410 Or ARC241)
Enhance the students' knowledge of the history of cities, pre­industrial cities, and urban modernity in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century, in addition to an introduction to critical ideas of the functionality of the city and postindustrial settings.
ARCH465Urbanism II
3 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARCH460 Or ARC 441
The course will familiarize students with urban planning of territory and zoning, and applying it to urban spaces. Students will be shown real­ life situations and will be placed with local authorities, where they will learn how to best work within the real constraints, as well as being exposed to global views of the issue.
ARCH220Vernacular Architecture
4 credits
The aim of this course is to enhance the students' abilities in finding constraints which are at the base of any architecture, while applying this insight to the concept of habitat, under whatever form, from its first inception to today's comprehension of the world. Students will understand the nature ­human ­technology interaction and develop their ideas of applying it logically in the production of a habitat.
Electives
ARCH435Acoustics & Insulation
2 credits
Enhance the students' knowledge of battling against undesired elements such as water, heat, noise and cold.
AGP410Architectural Computer Skills
2 credits
In this course, the students will learn to manipulate images on software to be applied in architecture and to implement them in the real world of urban and/or rural spaces.
ARCH486Architectural Heritage Buildings
3 credits
The course aims to acquaint students with their national built heritage in the traditional Lebanese habitat.
PHO464Architecture Photography
2 credits
Students will demonstrate understanding of volume, texture and form. Students will implement techniques acquired through hands-on assignments.
ARCH480Building Modeling and Information
2 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARCH315 Or (ARC222 And ARC322)
Introducing students to computer aided 3D models, execution plans, and synchronization, quantitative elements and major factors influencing their design.
ARCH355Geographic Information Systems
2 credits
The course will familiarize students with the basics of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and its application to architecture and urbanism, in addition to understanding and comprehending numerical and alphanumeric data.
ARCH487Intercultural Workshop Studies
3 credits
The student experiments different international cultures and civilizations in order to expand his historical and contemporary architectural knowledge.
ARCH484Landscape Architecture
3 credits
Introductory principles of landscape management and structures.
ARCH365Safety and Persons with Physical Disability Regulations
2 credits
Students will be introduced to new laws covering fire security and people with physical disability while observing their integrative norms for the architectural composition. The course will familiarize students with the introduction of outside factors and how to be aware of applying architecture within operational laws.
ARCH360Soil Mechanics
2 credits
Introduce students practically to the structural property of floors, fragile elements and real ­time constraints (consolidation, shearing) and works (supporting walls, superficial and deep foundations).
ARCH430Stereotomy
2 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARCH330 Or ARC230 Or ARC231
A comprehensive and progressive approach and analysis of traditional and modern building using natural stone, in addition to initiating the students in details, practical knowledge and expertise, material selection, methods of work, and chosen tools.
ARCH482Surveying
2 credits
Initiate students to the use of practical topographic instruments as applied to the ground in situ with real field knowledge.
ARS430Traditional Religious Architecture
3 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARI242 Or DAA342 Or ARCH430 Or ARC333
Overview on the architecture of religious spaces such as churches and monasteries. Introduction to the particularities of places of worship and religious sites in the East and specifically in Lebanon. Introduction to the approaches of the types and models, Tradition / Innovation, Spaces and liturgies, as well as the contributions of construction techniques. Education seeks to trace the historical evolution of areas and outlines the dialectical Traditions / Modernity and Liturgies / Techniques.
ARCH325Virtual Reality in Architecture
2 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARCH315 Or (ARC222 And ARC322)
Principles of virtual reality and architectural simulation will be introduced in the course, while emphasizing its geometrical parameters, materials and virtual lighting. Real ­time animation allows the students to implement and impact the project within the built architectural environment. Special attention will be given to the conception forms and transformations and their impact on the conception of formal architecture.
Capstone
ARCH490Bachelor Final Architecture Design Studio
6 credits    |    Pre-requisite: ARC401 Or ARCH485
Final Project
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
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