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Department of Architectural Engineering

Introduction

The Architectural Engineering Department is dedicated to fostering a unique and interdisciplinary approach to architectural education. By integrating art, engineering sciences, and technology, the department aims to cultivate professionals who can think critically, make creative judgments, and address pressing concerns related to the environment and sustainability. For students seeking the best engineering courses, we provide a comprehensive program that bridges technical expertise with creativity. Through its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and creative work, the department aspires to be among the best colleges for engineering, shaping the future of architectural engineering in Saudi Arabia and promoting a culture of inclusiveness, cooperation, and community responsibility.

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Program Mission

The mission of the “Architectural Engineering Department” (AE) is to pursue architectural engineering as a humanistic and professional inter-discipline, which synthesizes art, engineering sciences and technology through critical thinking, creative judgment, technical understanding, and concerns for environment and sustainability. As part of one of the best colleges for engineering, the department achieves its mission through teaching, creative work, and research. In this realm, the AE program commits itself to the highest ideals of the profession and culture of architectural engineering in KSA. The program supports excellence, open discourse activities, inclusiveness, cooperation, inter-disciplinary experience, and responsibility towards the community.

Student Outcomes 

Student Outcomes(SO)Description
(1)an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics 
(2)an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
(3)an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 
(4)an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
(5)an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
(6)an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
(7)an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. 

 

Program Educational Objectives 

 PEO1:Function successfully in the many fields of architectural engineering practice. 

 PEO2:Serve the society through providing solutions for architectural engineering problems while upholding necessary professional and social ethics. 

 PEO3:Seek life-long professional development through self-learning, postgraduate studies, training, and workshops. 

 

Structure of the program 

University requirement:

Program NameArchitectural Engineering
Final AwardBachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (not Bachelor of Science in Archetictural Engineering)
Program CodeBSARC
Credits Units134
Language of InstructionEnglish
Mode of StudyOn-Campus
Study Duration4 Years
Number of Levels8 Levels
Number of weeks\levels15 Weeks
Graduation requirementsGPA 2.0/4.00

 

Study Plan 

First Year

First Year: First Semester (Freshmen) First Year: Second Semester (Freshmen) 
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite 
Pre- Co- Pre- Co- 
MATH 101  Calculus IMATH 002  MATH 002 Calculus IIMATH 101  
PHYS 101 General Physics I 4MATH 002 MATH 101 PHYS 102 General Physics II 4PHYS 101  
CHEM 101 General Chemistry 4  ENGL 102 Introduction to Report Writing 3ENGL 101  
ENGL 101 First Year Composition 3ENGL 005  ENGG 103 Introduction to Engineering Drawing 1  
GEO 144 Geology 3  CS 113 Introduction to Programming for Engineers (Python) 3  
     GHAL XXX Humanities, Arts and Languages Elective 3  
 

Total 

18

   

Total 

18

  

Second Year

Second Year: First Semester (Sophomore) Second Year: Second Semester (Sophomore) 
MATH 201 Differential Equations MATH 102  MATH 202 Calculus III MATH 102  
AE 211 Introduction To Architecture Design &  GraphicsENGG 103  AE 212 Architectural Design IAE 211  
AE 214 Histort and Theory Of ArchitectureENGG 103  AE 232 Building Construction, Materials & Technology IAE 211 
AE 215 Professional Practice and EthicsENGG 103  AI 283 Introduction to Artificial IntelligenceSTAT 342, CS 113  
AE 222 Applications of CAD & BIM Systems ENGG 103  ENGG 221 Statics and Strength of Materials PHYS 101  
STAT 342 Statistical Methods for Engineers MATH 102  GSOS XXX Social Sciences Elective  
ENGL 201 Technical Writing ENGL 102       
 

Total  

18 

   

Total 

18 

  
 

Summer Field Experience I (Optional) 

AE 294 

Credit 

   

Third Year

Third Year: First Semester (Junior) Third Year: Second Semester (Junior) 
AE 343 Mechanical Systems in Buildings ENGG 221  AE 332 Building Construction  DocumentsAE 331, AE 312  
AE 311 Architectural Design IIAE 212  AE 411 Architectural Design IIIAE 311  
AE 331 

Building Construction

Materials & Technology II

AE 232  CE 312 Reinforced Concrete DesignCE 311  
CE 311 Structural AnalysisENGG 221  AE 342 Electrical Systems & Illumination in BuildingPHYS 102  
AE 312 Construction Economy  AE 232  AE 344 HVAC Systems AE 313, AE 343 
AE 313 Thermofluids  ENGG 221, PHYS 102, MATH 102    GIAS 101 Islamic Culture   
 

Total 

17 

   

Total 

17 

  
AE 394 Summer Field Experience II   

Fourth Year

Fourth Year: First Semester (Senior) Fourth Year: Second Semester (Senior) 
AE 412 Architectural Design IV AE 411  AE 422 Environmental Systems in Buildings AE 411, AE 344  
AE 4XX Professional Elective I Depends On Topic  AE 462 Project Management& AE 312  
AE 4XX Professional Elective II Depends On Topic  AE 492 Capstone Project II AE 491  
XXXX xxx Free Elective   AE 4xx 

 

Professional Elective III 

Depends On Topic  
AE 491 Capstone Project I Senior Status*** >= 98, CE 312, AE 332, AE 342, AE 343 & AE 411   GIAS 102 Arabic Language Skills   
 

Total 

12 

   

Total 

15 

  
 

Total Credit Hours Required 

 

134 

    

 

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