Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Planning
Programme Background and Rationale
The Faculty of Architecture is committed to the study of the natural and artificial systems primarily comprising planning of building, cities, and industrial products. The Faculty and its curricula are organized around two basic disciplines of design and planning. Problems ranging from the creation of industrial products and architecture to landscapes and settlement systems are covered in lectures, field work and studios, where the aim is to bring together knowledge, methodology, theory and high levels of professional skills within the framework of projects. Through the programme, the faculty of engineering and Amoud University intends to produce a critical mass of well-qualified architectural engineers in various fields, for the country and the region to meet over the growing needs for development and global challenges. The degree programme is a milestone in the expansion of university education in the country and is key to solving the shortage of skilled human labor in the field of engineering.
Programme Objectives
General Objective
The main objective of Architectural and urban planning engineering programme is to interrelate the local and the universal within the processes of design and planning of space, built form and industrial products and increase technical know-how, aesthetic sensibilities and moral concerns to educate a new generation of designers who can design and analyze all kinds of structures and buildings to meet the challenges, demands, and expectations of the modern society, ethically, and in a safe and healthy environment, without compromising the needs of the future.
Architectural engineers apply practical and theoretical knowledge to the engineering design of buildings and building systems. The goal is to engineer high-performance buildings that are sustainable, resilient, and economically viable, that ensure the safety, health, comfort, and productivity of occupants
Specific Objectives
By the end of the programme, students should be able to:
- Design high-performance buildings that are sustainable, resilient, economically viable, that ensure the safety, health, comfort, and productivity of occupants
- Unite scientific principles from structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, acoustical, and construction engineering,
- Apply their discipline-specific expertise to conceptualize, design, construct, operate and maintain built environments in interdisciplinary team environments.
- Carry out urban planning and design,
- Do research using modern approaches and techniques to solve problems in architectural.
Programme Duration
The programme shall run on a semester basis consisting of eight semesters each lasting 17 weeks, or on part-time basis as appropriately structured by the faculty of engineering and department of civil engineering, and approved by Senate.
Programme Modalities
The programme shall be conducted by course work, examinations and project, based on credit units. The last two weeks of each semester of each academic year shall normally be used for end-of-semester examinations. Further,
- A student shall take foundation/general courses in English, mathematics, science, Arabic, Islamic studies during the first one year in the freshmen. The freshman year also acts as a gateway to full admission into the Bachelor of Architectural and Urban Planning
- By the end of junior year, a student shall be required to attend at least 300 hours of internship in a real engineering environment.
- A student shall come up with a well-written project in the area of Architectural and Urban Planning during the senior year of study.
Curriculum Plan
The programme shall run on a semester basis consisting of eight (8) semesters each lasting 17 weeks in a period of four (4) academic years, whether on full time, part-time, sandwich, or online or other modes as structured by the faculty of engineering, and department of Architectural and Urban Planning, and approved by Senate.
Freshman semester I |
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Course code | Course title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
FRM 6111 | Introduction to reading | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
FRM 6112 | Introduction to writing | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
FRM 6113 | Introduction to biology | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
FRM 6114 | Arabic language | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
FRM 6115 | Pre-calculus | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Total |
| 210 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 255 | 15 |
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Freshman semester II |
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Course code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
FRM 6121 | English academic reading | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6122 | Islamic studies | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6121 | Introduction to engineering technology | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6122 | Calculus I (Introduction to calculus) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6123 | Basics of engineering drawing | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6124 | Introduction to physics | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
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Sophomore semester I |
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Course Code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ARC 6211 | Architectural design I(Basic design) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6212 | Building technology I (Construction material) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6213 | Engineering mechanics (Statics) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6214 | Mathematics for architecture | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6215 | Workshop In architecture | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6216 | Theory of architecture | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6217 | Physics II (Advanced physics) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6218 | Introduction to computer | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
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Sophomore semester II |
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Course code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ARC 6221 | Architectural design II (Residential) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6222 | Building technology II (Building construction) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6223 | Fundamentals of surveying | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6224 | Practical surveying | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6225 | Architectural soft wares I (CAD) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6226 | History of architecture I (Ancient architecture) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6227 | Numerical methods for engineering | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
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Junior semester I |
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Course code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ARC 6311 | Architectural design III (Educational) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6312 | Structural mechanics I (Strength of material) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6313 | Building systems and services I (Water supply) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6314 | Planning and housing | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6315 | Architectural Science I (Light and acoustics) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6316 | Architectural soft wares II (BIM) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6317 | History of architecture II (Islamic architecture) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
Total |
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Junior semester II |
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Course code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ARC 6321 | Architectural Design IV (Commercial and social buildings) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6322 | Structural mechanics II (RCC) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6323 | Building systems and services II (electrical wiring) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6324 | Geotechnical Engineering | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6325 | Architectural science II (HVAC) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6326 | Urban planning and design I (Theoretical) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6327 | Probability and statistics for engineering | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
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Junior semester III |
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Course code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ARC 6331 | Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 300 | 5 |
Total |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 300 | 5 |
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Senior semester I |
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Course code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ARC 6411 | Architectural Design V (Offices and industrial buildings) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6412 | Interior design I (Theoretical) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6413 | Landscape architecture I (Theoretical) |
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ARC 6414 | Architectural research and reporting | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6415 | Measurement and specifications | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6416 | Urban planning and design II (Practical project) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6417 | Execution Design I (Working drawing mini project) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6418 | Professional practice | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
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| 15 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 105 | 3 |
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Senior semester II |
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Course Code | Course Title | LH | TH | PH | FH | CH | CU |
ARC 6421 | Architectural Design VI (Grand project) | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6422 | Interior design II (Practical project) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6423 | Landscape architecture II (Practical project) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6424 | Project management | 30 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 75 | 3 |
ARC 6425 | Communication skills | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
ARC 6426 | Execution Design II (Working drawing Grand project) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Total |
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Grand total |
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General Regulations
General university regulations and guidelines for undergraduate programmes shall apply with regard to application, registration, teaching, learning, examinations, research and graduation. A student is required to sign a memorandum of understanding during the registration process on pre-scribed forms.
Admission Requirements
This Bachelor of Architectural and Urban Planning programme is best suited to students who intend to plan, design, oversee public and private infrastructure systems. To qualify for admission into the degree of Bachelor of Architectural and Urban Planning, an applicant shall:
- Hold a Somaliland GCSE of at least Grade “C”, or its equivalent from a recognized examination body.
- Successfully complete a one-year freshman programme at Amoud University, and attain a GPA of at least 1.5.
- Hold a diploma certificate in civil engineering or its equivalent from recognized universities.
- Meet other conditions as spelt out by the faculty of engineering and the department of Architectural and Urban Planning, with approval of Senate.
Enrolment Types
There shall be three (3) categories of enrolments as follows:
- Full-Time Day face-to-face enrolled students who shall attend classes between 7.30 am 4.30 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
- Full-Time Evening face-to-face enrolled students who shall attend classes between 4.00 pm and 10.00 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
- Sandwich, part-time, and other modes enrolled students who shall attend classes during specific periods as specified by the Faculty of Engineering and department of Architectural and Urban Planning, and approved by Senate.
Staff, Facilities and Equipment
The faculty of engineering and the department of Architectural and Urban planning have adequate assets to offer this programme. The faculty has 6 lecture halls, and one fully equipped architectural studio. These coupled a highly qualified and experienced local and international staffs; the faculty of engineering and the department of Architectural and Urban planning ensure that students can complete their progamme within schedule.
Funding
The programme of Architectural and Urban planning is sustained largely by funds from tuition fees and other relevant levies. The student must show proof of ability to pay tuition fees on time before being enrolled into the department of civil engineering. There are no special funding arrangements for the students enrolled in the department of. However, if, and when, additional funds are available, they shall be dispensed according to the prevailing university financial policies.
Target Groups
The programme is targeted to, but not limited to:
- Graduates of SGCSE who aspire to make or pursue a career Architectural and urban planning.
- Graduates of diploma in Architectural and urban planning or its equivalent who intend to advance their career degrees.
- Employees of the construction companies, and other relevant ministries who intended to obtain academic qualification in the field of architectural and Urban planning
Expected Programme Outcomes
Graduates of Architectural and Urban planning programme shall be
- Design a system or process in at least one of the design specialties to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, including building codes and regulations, sustainability, health and safety, comfort, ethical, environmental, constructability, economic, and social
- Architectures and contractors in their own rights who provide special consultancy services to the government, public and private, institutional, local and non-local contexts.
- Engineering and contractors in their own rights; who own construction companies and provide construction and engineering services to public and private organization and units.
- Managers of engineering projects, for local and non-local organizations, private and public.