Bachelor of Architecture
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- Bachelor in Architecture
- BS in Chemical Engineering
- BS in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering
- BS in Computer Engineering
- BSÂ in Computer Science
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- BS in Electronics & Communication Engineering
- BS in Industrial Engineerin
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- BS in Petroleum Engineering
Sample Five Year Study Plan (AY 2022-2023)
Year 1 Semester 1 (Fall)
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Course
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Title
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CR
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ARCH 121
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Basic Design I |
4
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MATH 113
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Calculus I |
4
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INDS 112 | Design Communication 1:Â Sketching and Drawing for Interiors |
3
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ENGL 101
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Composition |
3
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UNIV 100
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University First-Year Transition |
1
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 TOTAL |  14 |
Year 2 Semester 2 (Spring)
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Course
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Title
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CR
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ARCH 122
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Basic Design 2 |
4
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INDS 121 | Interior Design Process, Human factors and Ergonomics |
3
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INDS 122 | Design Communication 2: Digital Media for Interiors |
3
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PHYS 110
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University Physics I |
3
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PHYS 111 | University Physics I Lab |
1
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CSCI 112
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3
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CSCI 113
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Introduction to Computer Programming Lab |
1
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 TOTAL |  18 |
Year 2 Semester 1 (Fall)
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Course
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Title
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CR
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ARCH 221
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Architectural Design Studio 1 |
4
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ARCH 231
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Building Construction 1 |
3
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ARCH 241
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History and Theory of Architecture 1 |
3
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CIEN 216
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Structures for architecture 1Â |
3
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ARCH 223
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Computer Architectural Drawing |
3
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TOTAL |
16 |
Year 2 Semester 2 (Spring)
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Course
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Title |
CR
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ARCH 222
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Architectural Design Studio 2 |
4
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ARCH 232
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Building Construction 2 |
3
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ARCH 242
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History and Theory of Architecture 2 |
3
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CIEN 261
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Surveying |
1
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ARAB 101 or ARAB 110 |
Arabic Language and Culture for Non- Native Learners I
or Arabic Language and Culture for Native Arabic Speakers I |
3
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PSYC 100 | Introduction to Psychology (or other from the same list) |
3
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TOTAL | 17 |
Year 3 Semester 1 (Fall)
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Course
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Title
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CR
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ARCH 321
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Architectural Design Studio 3 |
4
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ARCH 331
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Building Construction 3 |
3
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ARCH 341
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History and Theory of Architecture 3 |
3
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CIEN 316
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Structures for Architecture 2Â |
3
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ENVS 102
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Sustainability and Human-Environment Relations |
3
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TOTAL | Â 16 |
Year 3 Semester 2 (Spring)
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Course
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Title
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CR
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ARCH 322
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Architectural Design Studio 4 |
4
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ARCH 336
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Construction Drawings |
3
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ARCH 342
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History and Theory of Contemporary Architecture |
3
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ARCH 372
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Sustainable Architecture |
3
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ARCH 000
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Technical Elective 1 |
3
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 TOTAL |  16 |
Summer SemesterÂ
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Course
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Title
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CR
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ARCH 390 | Internship IÂ | 3 |
TOTAL
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3
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Year 4 Semester 1 (Fall)
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Course
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Title
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CR
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ARCH 421
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Architectural Design Studio 5 |
4
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ARCH 463
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Landscape Architecture |
3
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MENG 468 | Building Utilities I: HVAC and Mechanical Building Services |
3
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MEST 100
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Introduction to Islam in World Culture |
3
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ARCH 457 | Urban Design |
3
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TOTAL | Â 16 |
Year 4 Semester 2 (Spring)
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Course
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Title
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CR
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ARCH 422
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Architectural Design Studio 6 |
4
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ARCH 466 |  Building Utilities II: Illumination, Acoustics, and Electrical Building Services | 3 |
UAES 200 | Survey of United Arab Emirates Studies | 3 |
ARCH 000 | Technical Elective 2 | 3 |
ENGL 200 or PHIL 100 |
Advanced Composition
or Critical Thinking and Reasoning |
3 |
 TOTAL
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16
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Summer SemesterÂ
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Course
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Title
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CR
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ARCH 391
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Internship II |
3
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TOTAL
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3
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Fifth Year, Semester 1 (Fall)
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Course
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Title
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CR
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ARCH 521
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Architectural Design Studio 7 |
4
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ARCH 591
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Graduation Project Thesis Research |
2
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ARCH 487 | Project Management |
3
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ARCH 454
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Urban Planning |
3
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TOTAL | 12 |
Fifth Year, Semester 2 (Spring)
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Course
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Title
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CR
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ARCH 592
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Graduation Project Design |
5
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IENG 321 | Engineering Economy |
3
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ARCH 485 | Professional Practice |
3
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 UNIV 200 | Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability | 3 |
TOTAL | 14 |




