Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning

The objectives of the Bachelor of Architecture program are translated into a number of learning outcomes. These outcomes are directly related to the profession of architecture, the way in which it is practiced, and the knowledge components necessary for such a practice. The following list of outcomes represents the minimum learning outputs expected and therefore they are not exclusive. Specific exercises and individual and group projects may achieve additional outcomes:

• Ability to conceptualize and coordinate designs, addressing social, cultural, environmental and technological aspects of architecture.
• Ability to recognize the dialectic relationship between people and the built environment in the GCC/Arab region. Ability to recognize diversity of needs, values, behavioral norms, social patterns as they relate to the creation of the built environment. Ability to recognize diversity of needs, values, behavioral norms, social patterns as they relate to the creation of the built environment.
• Ability to utilize cutting edge building technology in design.
• Ability to apply visual and verbal communication skills at various stages of architectural design and project delivery processes. Ability to apply and integrate computer technology in design processes and products.
• Ability to critically analyze building designs and conduct post-occupancy evaluation studies.
• Ability to employ architectural research methods including data collection and analysis to assess and propose improvements in existing built environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams of architects and various interdisciplinary design teams involved in the building industry.

All admission matters are centralized, and the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning (DAUP) main role is to select the successful applicants based on their Architecture Program Admission test (APAT) performances.

First Year – First Semester
ENGL 202 – English Language I Post Foundation – 3 Credit Hours
DAWA 111 – Islamic Culture – 3 Credit Hours
MATH 101 – Calculus I – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 120 – Introduction to Architecture and Allied Arts – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 110 – Graphic Communication (1) – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester
ENGL 203 – English Language II Post Foundation – 3 Credit Hours
ARAB 100 – Arabic Language I – 3 Credit Hours
PHYS 191 – General Physics for Engineering I – 3 Credit Hours
PHYS 192 – Experimental General Physics for Engineering – 1 Credit Hour
MATH 102 – Calculus II – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 111 – Graphic Communication (2) – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester
ARCT 211 – Architectural Design Studio I – 4 Credit Hours
ARCT 240 – Theory of Structures I – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 210 – Perspective, Shade and Shadow – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 221 – History and Theory of Architecture I – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 220 – Climate and Architecture – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester
ARCT 212 – Architectural Design Studio II – 4 Credit Hours
ARCT 241 – Theory of Structures II – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 230 – Materials and Methods of Building Construction I – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 222 – History and Theory of Architecture II – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 242 – Surveying for Architects – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – First Semester
ARCT 310 – Architectural Design Studio III – 4 Credit Hours
ARCT 330 – Materials and Methods of Building Construction II – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 320 – Design Methods and Theories – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 331 – Environmental Control Systems I – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 340 – Structures and Architectural Form I – 2 Credit Hours
ARCT XXX – Major Elective I – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – Second Semester
ARCT 311 – Architectural Design Studio IV – 4 Credit Hours
ARCT 333 – Construction Drawing and Detailing – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 332 – Environmental Control Systems II – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT 341 – Structures and Architectural Form II – 2 Credit Hours
ARCT XXX – Major Elective II – 3 Credit Hours
ARAB 200 – Arabic Language II – 3 Credit Hours

Third Year – Summer Semester
ARCT 400 – Practical Training I (6 weeks) – 0 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – First Semester
ARCT 410 – Architectural Design Studio V – 5 Credit Hours
ARCT 530 – Construction and Project Management – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT XXX – Major Elective III – 3 Credit Hours
HIST 121 – History of Qatar – 3 Credit Hours
XXXX XXX – College Elective – 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Second Semester
ARCT 411 – Architectural Design Studio VI – 5 Credit Hours
ARCT 422 – Research Methods in Architecture – 3 Credit Hours
ARCT XXX – Major Elective IV – 3 Credit Hours
XXXX XXX – Social/Behavioral Sciences Package – 3 Credit Hours
XXXX XXX – Core Knowledge and Skills Package – 3 Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Summer Semester
ARCT 500 – Practical Training II (6 weeks) – 0 Credit Hours

Fifth Year – First Semester
ARCT 510 – Comprehensive Design Studio – 6 Credit Hours
ARCT 511 – Senior Project Preparation and Programming – 2 Credit Hours
XXXX XXX – Core Knowledge and Skills Package – 3 Credit Hours
SOCI XXX – Major Supporting Elective – 3 Credit Hours

Fifth Year – Second Semester
ARCT 512 – Senior Project – 4 Credit Hours
ARCT 531 – Ethics and Professional Practice – 3 Credit Hours
XXXX XXX – College Elective – 3 Credit Hours
XXXX XXX – Humanities/Fine Arts Package – 3 Credit Hours