Bachelor of Architecture
Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 440 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About : The Bachelor of Architecture is a professional degree designed to prepare students for a career in architecture. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, covering design principles, architectural history, and technology. Students will engage in hands-on projects and collaborative work, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative solutions in the built environment.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various careers, including architectural designer, project manager, urban planner, and construction manager. They may work in architectural firms, government agencies, or start their own practices, shaping the future of communities and environments.
Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Architecture program is to train students to develop critical thinking through deep analysis of architectural history and theory, to increase awareness of environmental, urban, social, and cultural issues, and most importantly, to design, based on a process of research, analysis, and conceptual thinking that lead to innovative architectural applications.
Program Educational Objectives
The Bachelor of Architecture program offered by the Department of Architecture at the Ramez G. Chagoury, Faculty of Architecture, Arts and Design (FAAD), aims at:
- Providing the learner with the proper exposure to foster a reflective approach to design and enhance students’ critical thinking.
- Developing the intellectual and theoretical backgrounds of the students through the study of ancient, modern, and contemporary history and theories of architecture.Increasing students’ awareness with respect to environmental and social issues. This concern mainly focuses on the interrelated influence between the human being, society, and architecture.
- Contributing to the architectural epistemology.
- Preparing the learner for professional practice and post-graduate studies.
Liberal Arts Curriculum (27cr.)
- English and Arabic Communication (9cr.)
- Religion (3cr.)
- Ethics (3cr.)
- Citizenship (3cr.)
- Cultural Studies and Social Science (6cr.)
- Life and Natural Sciences (3cr.)
Core Requirements (3cr.)
- FAP 211 Drawing I
Major Requirements (136cr.)
- ARP 221 Architectural Sketching and Rendering
- ARP 222 Principles of Architectural Design
- ARP 223 Descriptive Geometry
- ARP 224 Applied Architectural Design I
- ARP 225 Statics for Architecture
- ARP 226 Technical Drawing I
- ARP 232 Methodology of Architectural Design
- ARP 301 Technical Drawing II
- ARP 311 Architectural Design I
- ARP 313 History of Architecture I
- ARP 316 Strength of Materials
- ARP 317 Building Technology I
- ARP 322 Architectural Design II
- ARP 324 History of Architecture II
- ARP 325 Applied Architectural Design II
- ARP 327 Structural Analysis
- ARP 328 Building Technology II
- ARP 424 Bio-climatic Architecture
- ARP 426 Internship
- ARP 433 Architectural Design III
- ARP 435 History of Architecture III
- ARP 438 Reinforced Concrete Design
- ARP 444 Architectural Design IV
- ARP 446 History of Architecture IV
- ARP 454 Surveying and Field Surveying
- ARP 551 Construction Detailing Studio I
- ARP 552 Construction Detailing Studio II
- ARP 555 Architectural Design V
- ARP 556 Architectural Design VI
- ARP 561 Urbanism I
- ARP 562 Urbanism II
- ARP 563 Building Rules & Regulations
- ARP 568 Social Architecture
- ARP 569 Project Planning and Management
- ARP 590 Senior Study
- ARP 592 Senior Studio I
- ARP 594 Senior Studio II
Select two courses from the Major Electives I list below. (6cr.)
- ARP 434 Electrical and Mechanical Systems
- ARP 553 Specifications and Quantity Surveying
- ARP 564 Restoration of Monuments
- ARP 565 Landscape Architecture
- ARP 567 Archaeology
- ARP 570 Public Spaces
- ARP 571 Seminar III
- ARP 572 Seminar IV
Select one course from the Major Electives II list below. (2cr.)
- ARP 233 3D Architectural Survey
- ARP 422 Lighting Design and Electrical Systems
- ARP 423 Acoustics
- ARP 581 Seminar I
- ARP 582 Seminar II
- ARP 585 Topics in Japanese Architecture
- ARP 586 Topics in Lebanese Architecture
Upon graduation, graduates will:
- Develop design communication skills.
- Be inquisitive and broadly informed.
- Practice critical thinking in design research.
- Relate cultural and historical knowledge to architectural design.
- Design according to Lebanese building rules and regulations.
- Identify appropriate structural systems in reaction to static and dynamic forces.
- Convey technical information appropriately.
- Demonstrate understanding of building service system.
- Recognize building materials and assemblies.
- Estimate financial implications on building construction.
- Integrate environmental, financial and social concerns to conduct sustainable design approaches.
- Conduct comprehensive design approaches including technological, and structural systems and assemblies.
- Implement design solutions related to safety regulations and standards.
- Apply skills and acquired knowledge in professional practice.
- Manage design projects including various stakeholders.
- Appraise professionally and ethically the requirements of clients, the public and other stakeholders.
- Lead in supporting communities on projects to meet social needs in a collaborative manner.