BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE

Goal and Objectives

* The B.Arch. Degree program (professional, under-graduate level) aims at producing professionals who will assume major leadership role in shaping the built environment, the quality of which is the major determinant of the quality of life experienced by the people. The main goal is to inculcate the ability to conceive, formulate and design according to various requirements & needs.
* The duration is 5 years and it is a two-level program, spread over ten semesters: Formative level (semesters 1-6) and Consolidation level (semesters 7-10), each level having specific objectives.
* Objectives at the Formative level (semesters 1-6) are to develop oral, written, visual, and graphic presentation skills and technical knowledge necessary for perception and expression of ideas in architectural design and their construction methods.
* Whereas, objectives at the Consolidation level (semesters 7-10) is to inculcate an in-depth perception of architecture as an activity in time and space, and develop ability to design functions with an awareness of contextual issues involved in the various facets of architecture.



Semester I

Mathematics for Architects
Communication Skills in English
History of Western Architecture
Building Materials & Construction - I
Architectural Graphics - I
Basic Design & Visual Arts
NCC/ NSS/ NSO/ Yoga



Semester II

Structural concepts in Architecture
Theory of Architecture
History of Indian Architecture
Value Education
Building Materials & Construction - II
Computer Literacy for Architects
Architectural Graphics - II
Architectural Design Studio - I
Architectural Design Exam - 1st year


Semester III

Structural Mechanics
Contemporary Architecture
Climate responsive Architecture
Building Materials & Construction - III
Personality Development - 1*
Computer Aided Drawing
Architectural Design Studio - II



Semester IV


Timber & Steel Structures
Site Planning & Surveying
Water Supply, Sanitation & Fire engineering
Building Materials & Construction -IV
Personality Development - II*
3D Modeling & Image editing
Architectural Design Studio - III
Architectural Design Exam - 2nd year


Semester V

Masonry & Concrete Structures
Mechanical & Electrical Services in buildings
Building Materials & Construction - V
Personality Development - III
Parametric Modeling
Architectural Design Studio - IV


Semester VI

Reinforced Concrete Structures
Architectural Acoustics & Lighting
Interior Design
Working Drawing
Architectural Design Studio - V
Architectural Design Exam - 3rd year


Semester VII

Professional Training
Documentation


Semester VIII

Estimation & Specification
Landscape & Environmental Planning
Town planning & Human Settlements
Seminar
Architectural Design Studio - VI


Semester IX

Professional Practice
Architectural Conservation
Housing
Urban Design and Renewal
Architectural Design Studio - VII
Architectural Design Exam - 5th year


Semester X

Thesis


LIST OF ELECTIVES


Energy Efficient Architecture
Vernacular Architecture & Settlements
Cultural Expressions in Architecture
Architectural Photography & journalism
Project Management
Advanced Structures
Sustainable Design & Technology
Services in Tall Buildings
Urban Economics & Sociology
Environmental Planning
Furniture & Product Design
Disaster resistant buildings & management