COMSATS University Islamabad
Registrar Office, Principal Seat, Islamabad
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NOTIFICATION

Scheme of Studies of Bachelor of Architecture for Spring 2024

It is Hereby notified that the Academic Council in its 13th Meeting held on June 04, 2012 approved the following Scheme of studies of the Bachelor of Architecture, B. Arch. with effect from at CIIT system.
1. Minimum Duration: 4 Years
2. Minimum Semesters: 8
2. Maximum Duration: 0 Years
4. Maximum Semesters: 0 
3. No. of Credit Hours in each Semester: . - .
Course WorkMin No. of CoursesMin No. of Credit Hrs
1  a. General Education Courses:
12
30
2  b. Majors: Core Courses
30
104
3  c. Interdisciplinary/Allied Courses:
06
12
4  d. Field Experience/Internship:
01
03
5  e. Capstone Project
02
20
Total No. of Courses of the Program: .
Total No. of Credit Hours of the Program: .

Note:

Common policies and procedures notified vide No. CUI-Reg/Notif-1794/23/1884,dated August 25, 2023 relating to Undergraduate Degree Programs approved by the Competent Authority and amended from time to time shall be applicable.
    Credit Hours : .




1. Major Discipline Courses
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
1 ARC342 Building Services and System II 2(2, 0) ARC341
2 ARC401 Architectural Studio V 8(0, 8) ARC302
3 ARC425 Sustainable Design II 2(2, 0) ARC424
4 ARC435 Architectural Research Methods 2(2, 0)
5 ARC521 Professional Practice 2(2, 0)
Application of Information and Communication Technologies (Mandatory course) :
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
6 ARC206 Digital Tools for Architects I 2(0, 2)
7 ARC306 Digital Tools for Architects II 2(0, 2) ARC206
8 CSC101 Applications of Information and Communication Technologies 3(2, 1)
Arts and Humanities (Mandatory course) /
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
9 ADA111 History & Theory of Art & Culture I 2(2, 0)
Capstone Project (Mandatory courses) /
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
10 ARC501 Capstone Project I 8(0, 8) ARC201 ,ARC202 ,ARC301 ,ARC302 ,ARC401 ,ARC435
11 ARC502 Capstone Project II 12(0, 12) ARC336 ,ARC342 ,ARC416 ,ARC425 ,ARC501
Civics and Community Engagement (Mandatory course) :
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
12 HUM208 Civics and Community Engagement 2(2, 0)
Entrepreneurship (any one course from the following list) /
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
13 ARC522 Entrepreneurship in Architecture 2(2, 0)
14 MGT250 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2(2, 0)
Expository Writing (Mandatory Course) :
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
15 HUM120 Expository Writing 3(3, 0)
Functional English (Mandatory Course) :
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
16 HUM104 Functional English 3(3, 0)
General Education Courses: :
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
17 HUM101 Understanding Quran 0(0, 0)
18 HUM117 Pakistan Studies 2(2, 0)
19 HUM141 Seerah of Holy Prophet S.A.W. 0(0, 0)
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (Mandatory course) :
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
20 HUM113 Ideology and Constitutions of Pakistan 2(2, 0)
Internship (Mandatory courses) /
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
21 ARC413 Field Experience/Internship 3(0, 3)
Islamic Studies (Mandatory course) /
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
22 HUM112 Islamic Studies 2(2, 0)
23 HUM116 Ethics 2(2, 0)
List of Interdisciplinary/Allied Courses (any six courses from the following list) /
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
24 ARC108 Art Appreciation 2(2, 0)
25 ARC109 Proportion and Geometry 2(2, 0)
26 ARC115 Freehand Sketching for Architects 2(0, 2)
27 ARC116 Model Making 2(0, 2)
28 ARC117 Sculpture 2(0, 2)
29 ARC118 Book Binding 2(0, 2)
30 ARC240 Mathematics in Architecture 2(0, 2)
31 ARC241 Graphic Design for Architects 2(0, 2)
32 ARC348 Architectonics 2(2, 0)
33 ARC349 Art & Architecture of Ghandhara period 2(2, 0)
34 ARC350 Architectural Photography 2(2, 0)
35 ARC351 Calligraphic Arts 2(2, 0)
36 ARC352 Principles of Cultural Heritage Conservation 2(0, 2)
37 ARC353 Bio-Integrated Design 2(0, 2)
38 ARC354 Media and Architecture 2(0, 2)
39 ARC355 Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 2(0, 2)
40 ARC356 Architectural Documentation for Historic Buildings 2(0, 2)
41 ARC450 Traditional Building Crafts 2(2, 0)
42 ARC451 Art & Architecture of Pakistan: Post Independence 2(2, 0)
43 ARC452 Culture and Architecture 2(2, 0)
44 ARC453 Environmental Psychology 2(2, 0)
45 ARC454 Islamic Architecture 2(2, 0)
46 ARC455 Indo-Islamic Gardens & Landscapes 2(2, 0)
47 ARC456 Geographic Information System 2(0, 2)
48 ARC457 Arduino Prototyping 2(0, 2)
49 ARC458 Programming for Architects 2(0, 2)
50 ARC550 Landscape Architecture 2(2, 0)
51 ARC551 Interior Architecture 2(2, 0)
52 ARC552 Cultural Heritage 2(2, 0)
53 ARC553 Conservation of Built Heritage 2(2, 0)
54 ARC554 Model making for Architects 2(0, 2)
55 ARC555 Environmental Impact Analysis 2(0, 2)
56 ART123 Sculpture I (3D Studio) 2(0, 2)
57 ART124 Sculpture II (3D Studio) 2(0, 2) ART123
58 ART233 Drawing I 2(2, 0)
59 ART234 Drawing II 2(2, 0) ART233
60 DES121 Design Technology I 2(0, 2)
61 DES122 Design Technology II 2(0, 2)
List of Major Discipline Courses: (Mandatory Courses) /
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
62 ARC101 Foundation Studio I 6(0, 6)
63 ARC102 Foundation Studio II 6(0, 6) ARC101
64 ARC104 Visual Communication I 2(0, 2)
65 ARC105 Visual Communication II 2(0, 2) ARC104
66 ARC201 Architectural Studio I 8(0, 8) ARC102
67 ARC202 Architectural Studio II 8(0, 8) ARC201
68 ARC204 Visual Communication III 2(0, 2) ARC105
69 ARC214 History and Theory of Architecture I 2(2, 0)
70 ARC216 History and Theory of Architecture II 2(2, 0) ARC214
71 ARC231 Material and Construction I 2(2, 0)
72 ARC232 Material and Construction II 2(2, 0) ARC231
73 ARC235 Structures for Architects I 2(2, 0)
74 ARC236 Structures for Architects II 2(2, 0) ARC235
75 ARC301 Architectural Studio III 8(0, 8) ARC202
76 ARC302 Architectural Studio IV 8(0, 8) ARC301
77 ARC314 History and Theory of Architecture III 2(2, 0) ARC216
78 ARC316 History and Theory of Architecture IV 2(2, 0) ARC314
79 ARC331 Material and Construction III 2(2, 0) ARC232
80 ARC336 Structures for Architects III 2(2, 0) ARC236
81 ARC341 Building Services and System I 2(2, 0)
82 ARC402 Urban Design Studio 8(0, 8) ARC401
83 ARC414 History and Theory of Architecture V 2(2, 0) ARC316
84 ARC416 History and Theory of Urban Design 2(2, 0) ARC414
85 ARC424 Sustainable Design I 2(2, 0)
86 ARC441 Building Services and System III 2(2, 0) ARC342
List Of Social Electives List Of Social Electives
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
87 ADA112 History & Theory of Art & Culture II 2(2, 0) ADA111
Natural Science Electives
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
88 PHY124 Applied Physics 3(2, 1)
Natural Sciences (Minimum 2 Credit Hours) /
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
89 ARC233 Environment and Energy I 2(2, 0)
90 ARC234 Environment and Energy II 2(2, 0) ARC233
Quantitative Reasoning (Mandatory courses) /
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit HoursCo-requisite(s)Prerequisite (s)
91 MTH103 Exploring Quantitative Skills 3(3, 0)
92 MTH114 Tools for Quantitative Reasoning 3(3, 0)


Note:

Note: 1. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Architecture program have the flexibility to choose to pursue one or two additional minors or even opt for a second major as per the scenarios stated below. These minors and majors can be selected from any category of courses recognized as minors or majors by other programs offered at their respective CUI campus. This choice must adhere to the established rules and regulations of the University. a) Scenario 1 - Single Major (169 credits): This scenario centers on a single major, demanding a minimum of 130 credits for completion. This breakdown includes 30 credits for General Education, a minimum of 104 for the major, 12 for interdisciplinary studies, and 3 each for Field Experience and the Capstone Project. b) Scenario 2 - Single Major with Minor (194 credits): In this case, a single major is accompanied by a minor, requiring a minimum of 142 credits in total. The components encompass 30 credits for General Education, a minimum of 82 for the major, 12 for interdisciplinary studies, and 3 each for Field Experience and the Capstone Project. Additionally, a 12-credit minor complements the major, fostering broader skills. c) Scenario 3 - Single Major with Two Minors (193 credits): Here, a single major is augmented by two minors, totaling a minimum of 154 credits. The distribution consists of 30 credits for General Education, 82 for the major, 12 for interdisciplinary studies, 3 each for Field Experience and the Capstone Project, and two minors with 12 credits each. d) Scenario 4 - Double Major (1241 credits): This scenario involves pursuing two majors, necessitating a minimum of 192 credits. The components comprise 30 credits for General Education, 72 for each major, 12 for interdisciplinary studies, 12 for Field Experience, and 3 for the Capstone Project. 2. The official nomenclature for the Associate Degree program is 'Associate Degree in Architecture' (AD Architecture) entails a requisite commitment of no less than two years, spanning four semesters, and encompassing a minimum of 60 credit hours. Within this structure, 30 credit hours are designated to the domain of General Education from the courses as listed under General Education Courses above, while an equal allocation of 30 credit hours pertains to the specialized field of Architecture chosen from the courses listed under Core above. The condition precedent for the satisfactory culmination of this program is the attainment of a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00, subject to permission from HEC and PCATP. 3. The study of the Holy Quran and teachings of Sirat un-Nabi (P.B.U.H) courses will constitute a mandatory component of the curriculum for all undergraduate degree programs. These courses will be conducted using a hybrid mode of instruction across the CUI System. Upon successful completion of each course, students will receive a certificate endorsed by the Head of Department (HoD).
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