KAUARCH STRATEGIC PLAN

Department Vision:A Knowledge leader in architectural design education.

Department Mission:To lead architectural community with competent graduates and scholars through high quality education, research excellence, and community parentship.

Department Values

  1. ● Integration and work group.
  2. ● Honesty and Transparency.
  3. ● Creativity.
  4. ● Responsibility.
  5. ● Quality and Efficiency.

Department Goals

  1. To provide high quality teaching and learning
  2. To participate in first class scientific exploration and research development
  3. To engage with the building industry and serve the community
  4. To become resilient in adapting with existing and emerging challenges and produce innovative and sustainable solution on departmental level and graduated students

OBJECTIVES:

  1. Sustainable Improvement of academic programs.
  2. Obtaining academic accreditation.
  3. Improving the skills of academic and support staff.
  4. Enhancing the quality of scientific research.
  5. Promoting community services and partnership among students and faculties

CIC Services:

1. Inquiry:

  1. A-Receiving and following up the inquiries and requests received through the center’s communication channels from beneficiaries from outside and inside the university of services related to the university sectors.
  2. B-The response time to the inquiry is within five working days.
  3. C-Directing the inquiry to the coordinators in the authorities to respond to the inquiry and to ensure that the data is correct.
  4. D- Where the request is returned to the beneficiary in case the data is incorrect or incomplete Communicate with the beneficiary to see the progress of the application and that it is of interest After the coordinator's response, the response is approved by the officials in the Communication and Information Centre to respond.
  5. E- The beneficiary must direct him to the required direction
  6. F- The beneficiary has the right to object to the response in case of dissatisfaction

2. Complaint:

  1. A- Receiving complaints from beneficiaries.
  2. B- Ensure that the data is correct, as the request is returned to the beneficiary in case the data is incorrect or incomplete.
  3. C- The response time to the complaint is within ten working days.
  4. D- Follow up on the complaint by the general supervisor of the Communication and Information Center and escalate it to the agents.
  5. E- And the leaders of the concerned party to the complaint.
  6. F- Communicate with the beneficiary to see the progress of the application and that it is of interest.
  7. G- Respond to the beneficiary with appropriate guidance and achieve beneficiary satisfaction.

3. Report:

  1. A- Receiving reports of fire, theft, and other reports through communication channels.
  2. B- In the center of the beneficiaries from outside and inside the university, services related to the sectors
  3. C- the University.
  4. D- Duration of dealing with incoming reports within two hours.
  5. E- Follow-up of the report by the general supervisor of the Communication and Information Center and to ensure speedy handling.
  6. F- The authorities concerned with the case.
  7.  

4. Suggestion:

  1. A- Receiving the proposal received through the center's communication channels from beneficiaries outside the university.
  2. B- And within it, the services of the university sectors.
  3. C- Deliver it to the competent authority, while preserving rights.

Architecture Department Curriculum

Architecture program adopted integrated curriculum. To obtain a bachelor's degree from the department, the student should pass 155 credits, distributed as follows (program study plan):

  1. University Requirements: 26 credits.
  2. College Requirements: 36 credits.
  3. Department Requirements: 70 credits.
  4. Electives Courses: 16 credits.
  5. Free Courses: 7 credits
  6. Field training.

Compulsory courses:

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Communication Hours Distribution of Communication Hours
(Lecture, Lab, Exercises)
Prerequisite
BIO 110 General Biology 3 3 (3,0,0) None
CHEM 110 General Chemistry 3 3 (3,0,0) None
MATH 110 General Math 3 3 (3,0,0) None
PHYS 110 General Physics 3 3 (3,0,0) None
STAT 110 General Statistics 3 3 (3,0,0) None
ISLS 101 Islamic Culture 1 2 2 (2,0,0) ISLS 101
ISLS 201 Islamic Culture 2 2 2 (2,0,0) ISLS 201
ISLS 301 Islamic Culture 3 2 2 (2,0,0) ISLS 301
ISLS 401 Islamic Culture 4 2 2 (2,0,0) None
ARAB 101 Language Skills 3 3 (3,0,0) Arab 101
ARAB 201 Editing 3 3 (3,0,0) None
COMM 101 Communication Skills 3 3 (3,0,0) None
CPIT 100 Computer Skills 3 3 (3,0,0) None
ELI 101 English Language 1 0 0 0 ELI 101
ELI 102 English Language 2 2 2 (2,0,0) ELI 102
ELI 103 English Language 3 2 2 (2,0,0) ELI 103
ELI 104 English Language 4 2 2 (2,0,0) None
GEOM 101 Geomatics for Environmental Design 2 3 (1,2,0) None
GEOM 102 Survey for Environmental Design 2 3 (1,2,0) None
LA 181 Introduction to Environmental Design 2 2 (2,0,0) None
LA 182 Environment and Man 2 3 (1,2,0) None
LA 221 Site Planning 2 2 (2,0,0) None
URP 113 Introduction to City Planning 2 2 (2,0,0) None
URP 134 Urban Design 2 2 (2,0,0) None
URP 112 Computer for Environmental Design 2 4 (0,4,0) None
Total 57 62 (52,10,0)  

Traditional Pathway (Bachelor of Architecture) – First Semester

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Communication Hours Distribution of Communication Hours
(Lecture, Lab, Exercises)
Prerequisite
MATH 110 Mathematic 3 3 (03,00,00) None
PHYS 110 Physics 3 3 (03,00,00) None
ELI 101 English Language 1 0 3 (03,00,00) None
ELI 102 English Language 2 2 3 (03,00,00) ELI 101
CPIT 100 Computer 3 4 (01,03,00) None
Total 11 13 (13,03,00)  

Traditional Pathway (Bachelor of Architecture) – Second Semester

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Communication Hours Distribution of Communication Hours
(Lecture, Lab, Exercises)
Prerequisite
STAT 110 Statistics 3 3 (03,00,00) None
CHEM 110 Chemistry 3 3 (03,00,00) None
ELI 103 English Language 3 2 3 (03,00,00) ELI 101
ELI 104 English Language 4 2 3 (03,00,00) None
BIO 110 Biology 3 3 (03,00,00) None
COMM 101 Communication 3 3 (03,00,00) None
Total 16 18 (18,00,00)  

Traditional Pathway (Bachelor of Architecture) – Third Semester

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Communication Hours Distribution of Communication Hours
(Lecture, Lab, Exercises)
Prerequisite
AR 101 Introduction to Architectural Design, Studio 1 4 12 (00,12,00) None
AR 160 Computer Applications in Architecture 1 2 4 (01,03,00) None
URP 113 Introduction to Town Planning 2 2 (02,00,00) None
LA 181 Introduction to Environmental Design 2 2 (02,00,00) None
GEOM 101 Geomatics for Environmental Design 2 2 (01,02,00) None
AR 100 Freehand Drawing 3 6 (00,06,00) None
ISLS 101 Islamic Studies 1 2 2 (02,00,00) None
Total 17 8 (08,23,00)  

Traditional Pathway (Bachelor of Architecture) – Fourth Semester

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Communication Hours Distribution of Communication Hours
(Lecture, Lab, Exercises)
Prerequisite
AR 102 Basic Architectural Design, Studio 2 4 12 (00,12,00) AR 101
URP 134 Urban Design 2 2 (02,00,00) None
LA 182 Environmental & Man 2 2 (01,02,00) None
GEOM 102 Surveying for Environmental Design 2 2 (01,02,00) None
AR 120 Architecture and Heritage 2 2 (02,00,00) None
URP 112 Computer for Environmental Design 3 4 (00,04,00) None
ISLS 201 Islamic Studies 2 2 2 (02,02,00) 101 ISLS
Total 16 8 (08,22,00)  

Traditional Pathway (Bachelor of Architecture) – Fifth Semester

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Communication Hours Distribution of Communication Hours
(Lecture, Lab, Exercises)
Prerequisite
AR 203 Architectural Design Studio 3 5 15 (00,15,00) AR 102
AR 232 Architectural Structure Systems 1 2 2 (01,02,00) None
AR 242 Materials and Building Construction 1 2 2 (02,00,00) None
AR 261 Computer Applications in Architecture 2 2 2 (01,03,00) 160 AR
LA 221 Site Planning 2 2 (02,00,00) None
ARAB 101 Arabic 1 3 3 (03,00,00) None
Total 16 9 (09,20,00)  

Traditional Pathway (Bachelor of Architecture) – Sixth Semester

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Communication Hours Distribution of Communication Hours
(Lecture, Lab, Exercises)
Prerequisite
AR 204 Architectural Design Studio 4 5 15 (00,15,00) AR 203
AR 233 Architectural Structure Systems 2 2 2 (01,02,00) 232 AR
AR 243 Materials and Building Construction 2 2 2 (03,00,00) 242 AR
AR 221 History of Architecture 2 2 (02,00,00) 120 AR
AR 262 Digital Presentation by Computer 2 2 (01,03,00) 261 AR
ISLS 301 Islamic Studies 3 2 2 (02,00,00) 201 ISLS
Total 15 9 (09,02,00)  

Traditional Pathway (Bachelor of Architecture) – Seventh Semester

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Communication Hours Distribution of Communication Hours
(Lecture, Lab, Exercises)
Prerequisite
AR 305 Architectural Design Studio 5 5 15 (00,15,00) AR 204
AR 322 Theory of Architecture 2 2 (02,00,00) 221 AR
AR 332 Electric and Mechanical Systems in Buildings 2 2 (02,00,00) 231 AR
AR 342 Working Drawings 1 2 6 (00,06,00) 241 AR
ISLS 401 Islamic Studies 4 2 2 (02,00,00) 301 ISLS
ARAB 201 Arabic 2 3 3 (03,00,00) 101 ARAB
AR 390 Field Training 1 0 12 (00,00,12) None
Total 16 9 (09,21,12)  

Traditional Pathway (Bachelor of Architecture) – Eighth Semester

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Communication Hours Distribution of Communication Hours
(Lecture, Lab, Exercises)
Prerequisite
AR 306 Architectural Design Studio 6 5 15 (00,15,00) AR 305
AR 323 Contemporary Architecture 2 2 (02,00,00) 322 AR
AR 343 Working Drawings 2 2 6 (00,06,00) 342 AR
Electives Courses (Department) - 3 3 (03,00,00) -
Free Course - 2 2 (02,00,00) -
Free Course - 2 2 (02,00,00) -
Total 16 9 (09,21,00)  

Traditional Pathway (Bachelor of Architecture) – Ninth Semester

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Communication Hours Distribution of Communication Hours
(Lecture, Lab, Exercises)
Prerequisite
AR 407 Architectural Design Studio 7 6 15 (00,15,00) AR 306
AR 470 Graduation Project Research 2 2 (02,00,00) -
Electives Courses (Department) - 2 2 (00,06,00) -
Electives Courses (Department) - 3 3 (03,00,00) -
Free Course - 3 3 (02,00,00) -
AR 491 Field Training 2 0 2 (02,00,00) AR 390
Total 16 27 (09,21,00)  

Traditional Pathway (Bachelor of Architecture) – Tenth Semester

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Communication Hours Distribution of Communication Hours
(Lecture, Lab, Exercises)
Prerequisite
AR 408 Graduation Project 6 15 (00,15,00) AR 407
AR 492 Professional Practice 2 2 (02,00,00) None
Electives Courses (Department) - 3 3 (00,06,00) -
Electives Courses (Department) - 3 3 (03,00,00) -
Electives Courses (Department) - 2 2 (02,00,00) -
Total 16 22 (07,21,00)  

Collaborative Pathway – List of Selective Courses

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Communication Hours Distribution of Communication Hours
(Lecture, Lab, Exercises)
Prerequisite
AR 300 Psychology and Sociology in Architecture 2 2 (2,0,0) None
AR 391 Project Management 2 2 (2,0,0) None
AR 324 Introduction in Architecture 2 2 (2,0,0) None
AR 325 History of World Architecture 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 333 Acoustics and Illumination in Architecture 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 350 House and Neighborhood 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 380 Green Architecture Systems 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 381 External Envelope of Buildings 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 482 Fundamentals of Renewable Energy 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 483 Environmental Control Systems 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 484 Architecture and Environmental Response 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 485 Research in Sustainability 2 2 (2,0,0) None
AR 451 Housing and Housing Types 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 452 Introduction to Housing Policies 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 453 Fundamentals of Affordable Housing 2 2 (2,0,0) None
AR 454 Research in Affordable Housing 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 434 Introduction to Construction Drawings and Detailing 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 435 Fundamentals of the Construction Process 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 436 Introduction to Industrialization 2 2 (2,0,0) None
AR 437 Research in Prefabricated Buildings 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 463 Building Information Modelling 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 464 Introduction to Scripting and Architectural Design 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 465 Digital Evaluation of Architectural Design 2 2 (2,0,0) None
AR 466 Research in Digital Architecture 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 471 Social Dimensions of Neighborhood 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 472 Physical Dimensions of Neighborhood 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 473 Community and Neighborhood Management 2 2 (2,0,0) None
AR 474 Research in Community Neighborhood 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 475 Interior Lighting 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 476 Color Theory and Applications 3 3 (3,0,0) None
AR 477 Furniture Design 2 2 (2,0,0) None
AR 478 Interior Landscape - - (--,--,--) None
Total - - (--,--,--)  

Courses Description

Course Code & Number Course Title Credit Hours Course Description
AR 100 Freehand Drawing 3 Develops students' ability to see and draw in 3D, improving sketching and imaginative expression using pencil, ink, and colors, focusing on light, shade, scale, proportion, line, and tonal quality.
AR 120 Architecture and Heritage 2 Focuses on traditional architecture in Saudi Arabia, including construction materials, techniques, climate, and socio-cultural aspects, while familiarizing students with architectural vocabulary.
AR 160 Computer Applications in Architecture 1 2 Covers AutoCAD for creating, editing, and manipulating 2D architectural drawings, using basic and advanced features to develop various architectural vector drawings.
AR 101 Introduction to Architectural Design, Studio 1 4 Develops drafting skills, introduces drafting equipment, and covers 2D and 3D representation of architectural spaces.
AR 102 Basic Architectural Design, Studio 2 4 Introduces fundamental elements of 2D and 3D design, visual design-thinking tools, problem-solving, and communication skills beyond traditional sketching.
AR 221 History of Architecture 2 Emphasizes aesthetic understanding, cultural and social significance of arts, critical thinking, problem solving, and diverse perspectives.
AR 232 Architectural Structure Systems 1 2 Introduces structural systems and their role in architectural design, including tension, compression, moment, deflection, and torsion forces.
AR 233 Architectural Structure Systems 2 2 Focuses on structural effects on architectural forms, main structural systems, and mechanisms for spatial organization.
AR 242 Materials and Building Construction 1 2 Introduction to construction materials and methods, including walls, concrete, steel, wood, prefabrication, detailing, and finishing techniques.
AR 243 Materials and Building Construction 2 2 Continuation of Materials 1, covering finishing, insulation, carpentry, doors, windows, and implementation in architectural projects.
AR 261 Computer Applications in Architecture 2 2 Develops 3D modeling, rendering, animation, and presentation skills for digital architectural projects.
AR 262 Digital Presentation by Computer 2 Covers digital graphic techniques using Photoshop for image editing, layers, masks, filters, blending modes, and professional project presentation.
AR 203 Architectural Design Studio 3 5 Studies design of single buildings, solving traffic and space problems, and covering large spans in projects like banks, exhibitions, and museums.
AR 204 Architectural Design Studio 4 6 Introduces fundamental concepts of function, structure, form, presentation, and drafting. Focuses on simple functional solutions, spans up to 20m, aesthetic appeal, and building codes.
AR 300 Psychological and Social Factors in Architecture 2 Introduces psychological and social implications in human-built environments and concepts for reading architectural spaces.
AR 322 Theory of Architecture 2 Explores major architectural directions, ideas, and concerns shaping the built environment to inform design decisions.
AR 323 Contemporary Architecture 2 Encourages analysis and criticism of contemporary architecture and development of new ideas and theories.
AR 324 Introduction to Architecture 2 Introduces basic elements, principles, theories, and issues in architecture to support further study.
AR 332 Electric and Mechanical Systems in Buildings 2 Introduces building systems: HVAC, elevators, water supply, drainage, fire alarms, fire protection.
AR 342 Working Drawings I 3 Techniques for preparing working drawings, interpreting symbols, and detailing architectural, wood, and metal work.
AR 343 Working Drawings II 2 Prepares complete set of working drawings with building systems coordination, specifications, interior and exterior detailing.
AR 305 Architectural Design Studio 5 5 Teaches technical design issues: structural, mechanical systems, vertical/horizontal circulation within studio projects.
AR 306 Architectural Design Studio 6 5 Focuses on urban design in different contexts, multiple solutions, and multi-level design responses to urban problems.
AR 391 Project Management 2 Introductory course on architectural project management, covering planning, scheduling, costs, and quality control.
AR 325 History of World Architecture 3 Develops students' understanding of cultural and social significance of architecture, critical thinking, and problem solving.
AR 333 Acoustics and Illumination in Architecture 3 Introduces room acoustics and artificial lighting, including calculations for reverberation, transmission loss, and illumination needs.
AR 350 House and Neighborhood 3 Provides knowledge of neighborhood issues, house studies, and applying efficient housing solutions in projects.
AR 380 Green Building Systems 3 Introduces green building delivery systems, assessment methods, regional/international standards, and sustainable design strategies.
AR 381 External Envelope of Buildings 3 Covers thermal processes, energy balance, analytical and computational models, passive solar design, and high-performance building techniques.
AR 482 Fundamentals of Renewable Energy 3 Introduction to renewable energy concepts, conventional energy, efficiency, and technologies such as solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass.
AR 483 Environmental Control Systems 3 Focuses on integration of heating, cooling, lighting, water, waste, and acoustics in small-scale buildings; field trips included.
AR 484 Architecture and Environmental Response 3 Introduces the relationship between built and natural environments, sustainability, climate, landscape, site ecology, and comfort.
AR 485 Research in Sustainability 2 Guides students in conducting original research in sustainable architecture, exploring ecology, social ecology, recycling, and reporting findings.
AR 450 Housing and House Types 3 Covers concepts and design of houses and residential areas, analyzing and designing housing models with practical exercises.
AR 452 Introduction to Housing Policy 3 Studies housing systems, policies affecting housing programs, comparative analysis of historical and current policies in KSA and beyond.
AR 453 Fundamentals of Affordable Housing 3 Theoretical and applied approaches to affordable housing, including objectives, design principles, social/economic aspects, financing, and KSA models.
AR 454 Research in Affordable Housing 2 Focuses on research methods, analytical studies, social/economic aspects, financing, and evaluation of affordable housing projects locally and internationally.
AR 434 Introduction to Construction Drawing and Detailing 3 Study and application of working drawing techniques, symbols, interpretation, and detailing for architectural, wood, and metal work projects.
AR 435 Fundamentals of Construction Process 3 Prepares students for complete working drawings with coordination between structural, electrical, plumbing, interior, and exterior design elements.
AR 436 Introduction to Industrialization 3 Introduces fabrication in buildings, principles of prefabrication, modular coordination, and production systems (open/closed).
AR 437 Research on Prefabricated Buildings 2 Analyzes modern prefabricated systems, explores potentials, and applies suitable systems to architectural designs.
AR 463 Building Information Modelling (BIM) 3 Introduces BIM for generating, managing, and exchanging digital representations of buildings, supporting design, construction, and management decisions.
AR 464 Introduction to Scripting and Architectural Design 3 Awareness of computational design languages and tools integrating scripting into architectural design processes.
AR 465 Digital Evaluation of Architectural Design 3 Applies digital tools for evaluating functional, aesthetic, environmental, and technical aspects to optimize architectural designs.
AR 466 Research in Digital Architecture 2 Explores theory, skills, and practical applications of digital architecture including modeling, programming, simulation, and imaging.
AR 471 Social Dimensions of Neighborhood 3 Examines neighborhood cohesion, socio-environmental determinants of community, and relationships between urban characteristics and community life.
AR 472 Physical Dimensions of Neighborhood 3 Studies neighborhood spatial planning, physical-environmental determinants, and urban land use patterns.
AR 473 Community and Neighborhood Management 3 Covers neighborhood management principles, facilities, planning, administration, space utilization, safety, quality, outsourcing, and information systems.
AR 474 Research in Community Neighborhood 2 Focuses on identifying research topics, literature surveys, structured presentations, quantitative and qualitative methods, and community engagement strategies.
AR 475 Interior Lighting 3 Theoretical and practical aspects of lighting design in interior spaces, controlling aesthetic and psychological effects.
AR 476 Color Theory and Application 3 Covers color theory in interior architecture, effects of light and color, functional, physical, biological, and aesthetic impacts, and development of interior color plans.
AR 477 Furniture Design 3 Provides theoretical and practical knowledge of furniture design, decoration, and skill development in design projects.
AR 478 Interior Landscape 2 Introduces interior landscaping industry, plant identification and care, design, installation, drainage, irrigation, and portfolio development.

KAUARCH – Admission & Guides

عمادة القبول والتسجيل – Deanship of Admission & Registration
البرنامج الدراسي العادي – Regular Study Program
قائمة طلاب البكالوريوس – Undergraduate Student List
دلائل وإرشادات العمادة – Deanship Guides

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