Undergraduate Program

Introduction to Architecture(36394)

This first year class aims to give a theoretical introduction of the diverse discipline of architecture while helping students with future decisions on majors and with their studies with equal emphasis on Architecture and Architectural Engineering. The class covers general introductions to the two majors and case studies to help students better understand the detail of each discipine. It will also provide introduction the practical work in each field to provide diverse knowledge and experience needed to major in architecture and architectural engineering.

Understanding of Structures(36384)

Examination of the basic and vast range of structural concepts and solutions, in an illustrated and summary format. Examples include historic as well as contemporary structures. Overview of systems choices in architectural applications. History of strength of materials.

Architectural Environment Planning 1(36385)

This course provides an overview of architectural thermal environment planning. Students will learn passive control methods as well as thermal environment factors having an influence on thermal comfort for energy efficient and comfortable building design.

Architectural Materials for Construction(36386)

Consideration of the broad aspects of use of material in construction; technical requirements; selection of materials; control of quality; construction methods used for buildings.

Mechanics(36369)

Introduction to the mechanics of deformable solids; elastic and ultimate resistance of materials; stress and deformation analysis for bars, shafts, beams, and columns; combined stresses; energy methods; statically indeterminate systems; elastic stability and buckling. Mechanics of load-carrying members: stress, strain, elastic stress-strain relations, work and energy.

Structural Mechanics(36390)

The course introduces architecture students to primary knowledge of structural analysis that includes the concepts of structural analysis, stress, the character of structure, the analysis of static structure, the character of an elastic body and the intensity of stress.

Architectural Environment Planning 2(36388)

This course provides an overview of architectural luminous and sonic environment planning. Students will learn passive control methods as well as luminous and sonic environment factors having an influence on comfort for energy efficient and comfortable building design.

Building Construction (36389)

Introduction to the construction processes(contracting, planning and scheduling, estimating and project control) and technological methodologies in building construction.

Mechanical Equipment for Buildings(36392)

This course provides an overview of mechanical equipment for buildings. Students will learn basic theories and configurations of building mechanical equipment system.

Cost Management (36370)

Introduction to the application of scientific principles to costs and estimates of costs in construction engineering; concepts and statistical measurements of the factors involved in direct costs, general overhead costs, cost markups and profits; and the fundamentals of cost recording for construction cost accounts and cost controls.

Structural Material and Test(36371)

The objective of this lecture is to give comprehensive theory of the construction material and to enhance the capability of experiment of characteristic value of materials like aggregates, fresh concrete, and specimen. It is, first of all, desirable for the students to participate and to cooperate.

AAdvanced building technologies(36566)

This course introduces advanced building technologies which can be used for design, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance, and remodelling.

Reinforced Concrete Structures(36391)

Introduction to materials and methods of reinforced concrete construction; behavior and design of reinforced concrete beams and one-way slabs considering deflections, flexure, shear and anchorage; behavior and design of columns including slenderness effects; design of spread footings; design of lateral load resisting frames and walls for earthquake effects. Laboratory includes experiments and design sessions leading to development of a structural design project in reinforced concrete.

Construction Cost Analyses and Estimates(36373)

Electrical and Lighting System in Buildings(36376)

This course provides an overview of electrical and lighting system in buildings. Students will learn basic theories and configurations of building electrical and lighting system.

Surveying for Building Construction(36571)

Surveying is regarded as one of the main courses because its comprehensive application over the whole construction processes. The course mainly delivers an instruments utilization in measuring distances and angles, traverse computations, applications of surveying in preparing maps of small areas, public land-system, documenting projects as built, and safety on construction sites.

Steel Structures(36374)

Behavior and design of structural members and connections using Load and Resistance Factor Design(LRFD) methods:tension members, compression members, beams and beam-columns; typical shear and moment connections, welded and bolted. Behavior and characteristics of steel structural systems. A term project is assigned to conduct the design of a steel building structure, including resistance to earthquake loads. Laboratory includes problem-solving sessions and actual testing of steel components.

Construction Regulations and Contract Management(36381)

This course provides basic principles regarding legal issues arising from design and construction services. Main topics include basic legal doctrines, the design professional/client relationship, contractor selection, the construction process, and professional practice problems

Technology of Environment Friendly Architecture (36372)

Students will learn various technologies of passive and active systems for environment friendly architecture. Greenbuilding certification system and examples of environment friendly architecture will be also discussed.

Architectural Engineering Design 2(36377)

This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, and provides design experience. The objective of the course is to immerse students in a situation where they work in multi-disciplinary teams to integrate prior courses to solve problems taken from a "real world" context.

Sustainable structures(36375)

s course deals with the issues related to deteriorated building structures. The course also talks about building materials and rehabilitation methods focused on sustainability.

Zero energy building technologies(36380)

This course provides an overview of technologies for zero energy buildings. Students will learn the latest technologies of passive/active/renewable energy systems to reduce energy use and to produce energy.

Dynamic behaviors of structures(36570)

Students learn about static and dynamic behaviors of structures. They also learn how to find time dependent response of structures using equation of motion.

AIntegrated building design(36382)

Students perform integrated design project including structural member design, M/E design, construction plan, and cost estimation for an assigned building.

Construction project development and financing(36569)

This course provides students with an introduction to fundamental body of knowledge for real estate investment and financing including site analysis, planning, feasibility study, financing, facility management, portfolio management and practical practice with real cases.

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