UNITY UNIVERRSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

Location: Gerji Campus

Course Outline

Course Name: Architectural Science I (Water)

Program: Degree (B.Sc. in Architecture)

Course Code: Arch 3211

Prerequisite: None

Academic Year: 2019/20 Semester - I

Year – 4th

Credit Hours: 2(1Lec: 2 Tut: 0 Lab)

ECTS Credits: 4 Credit Points

Contact Hours per week: 3 Hours

Instructor’s Name : Muluken Melesse

Course Objectives: -

The course aims at introducing students to the basics of technical installation in

the context of architectural design. Students shall be able to deal with the
parameters of architectural sciences and to incorporate them in to their design
practice and will help them to grasp technical terminology to avoid
misunderstanding with engineers.
Course contents:

The course focuses mainly on water supply systems.

Chapters

1. Population forecasting

2. Sources of water supply

3. Quantities and Qualities of water

4. Distribution, storage and treatment of water, Installation of sanitary

fixtures, Collection and Disposal of sewage

5. Drainage work above and below ground, and its treatment and storage,

Collection, treatment and disposal of refuses

Teaching and Learning methods Lectures, Tutorials, project

Evaluation and grading system Continuous Assessment 50%, Final

Exam 50%

Attendance Requirements Students are expected to attend at least

80% of the course
References:

1. Any Water Supply and Drainage books.

2. Plumbing Technology: Design and Installation by Michael A. Joyce