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| ▸ ARAB101 Arabic Language 1 |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: EL 400 |
| the course builds on the knowledge of basic structures of arabic language provided by pre-university education. it enables students to put this knowledge into practical prospective, allowing them to develop and use various skills in reading and writing academic literatures and professional communication, such as research projects, public speaking, reports writing, and business communications. |
| ▸ ARAB201 Arabic Language 2 |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARAB101 |
| the course contents deal with more complex concepts of arabic language. specifically, it focuses on the linguistic composition of sentences, and the proper syntax and vocalization. critical readings of poems and prose will be used to achieve the course objectives. |
| ▸ ARCH102 Visual Communication Ii |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH101 |
| this studio engages students in the design process through layers of manual and digital workflow incorporating basic and advanced digital software and fabrication equipment |
| ▸ ARCH132 Basic Design Ii |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH131 |
| continuation of study of design process; studio problems challenge students to apply elements and principles of design to studio problems that include traditional and experimental concepts of design. studio experiences, readings, and written analysis allow for further exploration of two- and three-dimensional design as well more complex concepts such as context, time, and light |
| ▸ ARCH201 Art Studio |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH132 |
| art studio is an introduction to drawing course that provides practice in the application of artistic processes and skills. students learn basic drawing skills and develop an understanding of primary concepts which relate to drawing and an understanding of the grammar or syntax of two-dimensional language, including the basics of line, contour, shading, texture, perspective and composition. |
| ▸ ARCH211 Architectural History I |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH132 |
| ancient to medieval architecture: a survey of prehistoric, ancient near eastern egyptian, greek, roman, early christian, byzantine, islamic, early medieval, romanesque, and gothic architecture |
| ▸ ARCH212 Architectural History Ii |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH211 |
| renaissance to modern architecture: a survey of renaissance, baroque, rococo, romantic, victorian, modern, post-modern, and contemporary architecture in europe and america |
| ▸ ARCH221 Materials And Construction I |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: CLE 600 |
| this is an introductory level course that focuses on materials and technologies employed in the design and construction of buildings. materials-and their associated techniques / tools / machineries-are analyzed through historical development and use, cultural significance, and the conventions/exceptions of performance and functionality. |
| ▸ ARCH222 Materials And Construction Ii |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH221 |
| materials & building construction ii is the second course in building materials and construction focused on masonry (stone, brick, concrete block) and concrete (cast-in-place and precast) structures. the course is the second part of a two-semester sequence, following materials & building construction i |
| ▸ ARCH231 Architectural Design I |
| Credit Hours: 6 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH132 |
| the second-year design studio curriculum focuses on the design of small to medium scale architectural interventions introducing students to issues of composition, precedents, program, materials, appreciation of context, conceptual design, and to an awareness of the different technical systems at play in buildings |
| ▸ ARCH232 Architectural Design Ii |
| Credit Hours: 6 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH231 |
| studio projects. continuation of architectural design i. integration of issues of context, activity support, spatial order, construction, structure, and environmental control. further emphasis on schematic concept formation and subsequent architectural development. |
| ▸ ARCH251 Architectural Structure Systems I |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: MATH099 |
| introductory course in structural analysis and engineering mechanics (primarily statics) with an emphasis on buildings. qualitative and quantitative study of architectural structural systems. students will master structural analysis and will learn to apply principles of mechanics to aid in the design of steel and wood members |
| ▸ ARCH252 Architectural Structure Systems Ii |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH251 |
| development of framing configurations, and determination of sizes for unreinforced masonry, reinforced masonry, reinforced concrete, and pre-stressed concrete elements. |
| ▸ ARCH315 Art History |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH201 |
| survey of art history: an approach to the understanding of art through a critical analysis of selected works of architecture, painting, and sculpture, including ancient, medieval, renaissance, and modern art |
| ▸ ARCH331 Architectural Design Iii |
| Credit Hours: 6 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH232 |
| through a semester-long project, the third-year studio introduces the comprehensive design process. it focuses on design synthesis of a multitude of aspects, including architectural precedents, thorough site analysis, and the integration of structural, environmental and material systems. |
| ▸ ARCH332 Architectural Design Iv |
| Credit Hours: 6 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH331 |
| continuing the emphasis placed on the comprehensive and synthetic nature of design in arch 3x1, arch 3x2 focuses on the understanding and applications of architectural design processes, including architectural precedents, thorough site analysis and the integration of structural, environmental and material systems |
| ▸ ARCH341 Environmental Control Systems I |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: PHYS101 |
| qualitative and quantitative study of humans in the built environment. introduction to indoor environment engineering and design. design principles and design methods for environmental control systems |
| ▸ ARCH342 Environmental Control Systems Ii |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH341 |
| fundamental principles and applications of environmental systems in buildings. building illumination, acoustical, fire protection, electrical and plumbing design issues |
| ▸ ARCH352 Introduction To Sociology |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH315 |
| the course presents scope and methods of social science; describing the nature of society and culture; sociological explanations of human social behavior; analysis of groups, communities and social institutions; explanations of social change. |
| ▸ ARCH371 Fundamentals Of Electrical And Illumination For Buildings |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH222 |
| this course provides an introduction to lighting and electrical system design, providing general information on equipment, design criteria, code requirements, calculation procedures, and basic design of these systems. |
| ▸ ARCH391 Advanced Digital Media |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH102 |
| this course provides a framework for conceptualizing and producing digital output. emphasizing integrated use of digital media for design, production, and presentation, arch 391 will expose students to drawing, modeling, rendering, and animation techniques. technical instruction and individualized workshops will facilitate explorations into generative, parametric, environmental, material and temporal dimensions of digital design |
| ▸ ARCH418 Introduction To Urban Theory |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH212 |
| introduction to theory and practice of urban design, comparative studies of neighborhood conservation, central city regeneration, growth policies and prospects for restructuring cities, metropolitan regions |
| ▸ ARCH425 Construction Documents |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH332 |
| the organization, development, and preparation of a complete set of working drawings using computer-aided design and drafting software |
| ▸ ARCH431 Architectural Design V |
| Credit Hours: 6 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH332 |
| reinforcing the emphasis placed on the comprehensive nature of design in the arch 3x1- 3x2 studio sequence, arch 4x1 accentuates synthesis in architecture - stressing the integration of abstract and material elements of design into a coherent schema |
| ▸ ARCH432 Architectural Design Vi |
| Credit Hours: 6 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH431 |
| continuation of issues and systems integration addressed in arch 4x1 with synthesis in architecture - stressing the integration of abstract and material elements of design into a coherent schema |
| ▸ ARCH445 Technical Systems Integration |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH332 |
| this course focuses on concepts of integration of technical aspects into an architectural design, and provides a working knowledge of energy efficiency, sustainability, lighting, code (egress), hvac, envelope systems, and acoustics |
| ▸ ARCH449 Sustainable Design Principles |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH342 |
| this course will present a comprehensive introduction to sustainability concepts, techniques and applications at all levels of the built environment, history of contemporary development of sustainable architecture from 1960 to the present; design strategies, environmental technologies and social factors for reducing building energy needs and carbon foot prints; global applications of sustainable approaches |
| ▸ ARCH472 Architectural Illumination System And Design |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH371 |
| the course will introduce the theory and applications of lighting in buildings; electrical light sources and related equipment circuitry; illumination design procedures; day-lighting strategies. |
| ▸ ARCH473 Adv. Architectural Illumination System And Design |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH472 |
| the course will introduce advanced work in light distribution, interflections, vision, color; energy management economics, and outdoor lighting systems; electrical code requirements for lighting systems; electrical code requirements for lighting systems; emergency lighting; principles of controls; basic day-lighting |
| ▸ ARCH516 Capstone Theory Seminar |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH418 |
| seminar on contemporary architectural issues utilizing the knowledge gained in all previous course work. developing new models and strategies for meaningful and exemplar environmental design in the 21st century and beyond |
| ▸ ARCH531 Architectural Design Vii |
| Credit Hours: 6 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH432 |
| the course fosters the spirit of in-depth design inquiry and research by utilizing a thesis to link architectural theory and building in a meaningful manner |
| ▸ ARCH532 Architectural Design Viii |
| Credit Hours: 6 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH531 |
| the thesis continues to be the framing principle and the emphasis steadily shifts toward building design consideration or a "thoroughly considered building design project." |
| ▸ ARCH547 Building Enclosure |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH445 |
| this course will cover the building enclosure (nature, importance, loadings), building science (control of heat, moisture, air, hydro-thermal analysis), and design (walls, windows, roofs, joints) |
| ▸ ARCH574 Advanced Building Electrical System Design |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH473 |
| the course will introduce students to the design of electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities emphasizing design practice and integration with codes and standards. |
| ▸ ARCH575 Seminar:Special Problems In Lighting/Electrical |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH574 |
| seminar on prior and current research in illumination engineering which define current recommendations and design practice. |
| ▸ ARCH595 Professional Practice |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ARCH449 |
| the professional practice course explores the changing roles of architects through history and provides a detailed examination of current architectural practice and relationship to clients, builders and society |
| ▸ ESP 102 Introduction To Academic Writing |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: ESP 101 |
| the course is designed to help students develop their abilities to master communication through writing as used in academic contexts. this course focuses on familiarizing engineering students with conventions of academic writing, giving them ample opportunities to practice writing inside and outside the classroom and also helping target students to conform to writing ethics and avoid plagiarism through employing source citing conventions. in parallel, it helps students build critical thinking skills through practicing argumentative writing. |
| ▸ ISLS101 Islamic Culture 1 |
| Credit Hours: 2 |
| Prerequisite: EL 400 |
| this course studies general topics of economics in islam, concentrating on issues such as: private and public property, money and its time value, transactions involving property transfer and its exceptional restrictions, the importance of work and worker relations, conditions and controls, the rights of workers and owners, productivity, the right of consumers and income distribution. |
| ▸ ISLS301 Islamic Culture 3 (Business Ethics) |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: CLE 500 |
| the emphasis of this course is on the responsibilities of management and staff toward other stakeholders, namely society, suppliers, customers, government, and owner/shareholders. topics will include from islamic point of view: social responsibility, trust, devotion, loyalty, law-obedience, and honesty; all in the context of business practices |
| ▸ MATH099 Pre-Calculus |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: EL 400 |
| this course emphasizes two components necessary for success in this level course which employ mathematics. the first component consists of basic algebraic notions and their manipulations. the second component consists of the practice of solving multi-step problems from other disciplines, called mathematical modeling. the topics include: lines, systems of equations, polynomials, rational expressions, exponential and logarithmic functions. students will engage in group projects in mathematical modeling. |
| ▸ PHYS101 General Physics I |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: MATH099 |
| vectors, motion in one dimension, motion in a plane newton's laws, applications of newton's laws "friction law of gravitation satellite motion", work and energy impulse and momentum, rotational motion. |
| ▸ PHYS101 General Physics I (Lab) |
| Credit Hours: 1 |
| Prerequisite: MATH099 |
| vectors, motion in one dimension, motion in a plane newton's laws, applications of newton's laws "friction law of gravitation satellite motion", work and energy impulse and momentum, rotational motion. |
| ▸ STAT121 Introduction To Statistics |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
| Prerequisite: MATH101 |
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