Republic of the Philippines

Nueva Ecija University of Science & Technology

Cabanatuan City
Proposed Curriculum
For The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture[Ladder Type]*
Effective Academic Year 2018-2019
As Per NEUST Board Resolution No. 51 ,Series of 2018

FIRST YEAR / FIRST SEMESTER Pre-

COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTION UNITS Hours Requisite/s
CODE LEC LAB
AR 112 Design 1 (Introduction to Design) 2 1 3 None
AR 113 Graphics 1 (Architecture Drafting) 3 1 6 None
AR 132 Visual Techniques 1 (Freehand Drawing) 2 1 3 None
AR 152 Theory of Architecture 1 2 1 3 None
AR 172 History of Architecture 1 (Pre-Historic Archi to Byzantine Pd.) 2 2 0 None
Math 112 Solid Mensuration 2 2 0 Co. Algebra/Plane Trigo
GE 6 Arts Appreciation 3 3 0 None
GE 1 Understanding the Self 3 3 0 None
GE FIL 1 Kontekstwalisadong Komunikasyon sa Filipino (KOMFIL) 3 3 0 None
PE 1 Advanced Gymnastics 2 0 2 None
NSTP 1 National Service Training Program 3 3 0 None
TOTAL 27 20 17

FIRST YEAR/SECOND SEMESTER

AR 122 Design 2 (Creative Design Fundamentals) 2 1 3 AR 112/152
AR 123 Graphics 2( Perspective, Shade and Shadows) 3 1 6 AR 113
AR 142 Visual Techniques 2 (Color Rendering and Still Life) 2 1 3 AR 132
AR162 Theory of Architecture 2 2 2 0 AR 152
AR 143 Building Technology 1 (Building Materials) 3 3 0 None
AR 182 Architectural Interiors 2 1 3 AR 152
Math 123 Differential and Integral Calculus 3 3 0 Co. Algebra/Plane Trigo
GE FIL 2 Filipino sa Iba't Ibang Disiplina (FILDIS) 3 3 0 FIL 1
GE 2 Readings in Philippine History 3 3 0 None
PE 2 Rhythmic Activities Folkdance/Social Dances 2 0 2 None
NSTP 2 National Service Training Program 3 3 0 None
TOTAL 28 21 17

SECOND YEAR / FIRST SEMESTER

AR 213 Design 3 (Creative Design in Architectural Interiors ) 3 1 6 AR 122/162
AR 212 Visual Techniques 3 (Presentation Techniques) 2 1 3 AR 142
AR 233 Building Utilities 1 (Plumbing and Sanitary Systems) 3 2 3 None
AR 272 Tropical Design 2 2 0 None
AR 232 History of Architecture 2 2 2 0 AR 172
(Western Dominance towards Post Modernism)
GE 4 Mathematics in Modern World 3 3 0 None
GE 5 Purposive Communication 3 3 0 None
GE FIL 3 Dalumat ng / sa Filipino (DALUMATFIL) 3 3 0 FIL2
GE 7 Science, Technology and Society 3 3 0 None
PE 3 Advanced Individual/Dual Sports 2 0 2 None
TOTAL 26 20 14

SECOND YEAR /SECOND SEMESTER

AR 223 Design 4 (Space Planning 1) 3 1 6 AR 213
AR 263 Building Technology 2 3 2 3 AR 143
(Const.drwgs in wood,steel & concrete –1storey)
AR 242 History of Architecture 3 (Asian Architecture) 2 2 0 AR 232
CE 243 Surveying 3 2 3 Co. Algebra/Plane Trigo
ES 223 Statics of Rigid Bodies 3 3 0 Analytic Geometry
GE 3 The Contemporary World 3 3 0 None
GE 8 Ethics 3 3 0 None
P.E. 4 Advanced Team Sports 2 0 2 None
TOTAL 22 16 14
*Certificate in Drafting Technology shall be granted upon completion of all prescribed
courses from 1st yr-1st sem to 2nd yr- 2nd semester

THIRD YEAR / FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE COURSE DESCRIPTION UNITS Hours Pre-
CODE LEC LAB Requisite
 AR 314 Design 5 (Space Planning 2) 4 1 9 AR 223
AR 373 Building Technology 3 (Const.drwgs in wood,steel & concrete 2stry ) 3 2 3 AR 263/233
AR 353 Building Utilities 2 (Electrical,electronics & mech'l. systems) 3 2 3 AR 233
AR 332 History of Architecture 4 (Philippine Architecture) 2 2 0 AR 242
ELP English for Architects 3 3 0 None
GE 9 Life & Works of Rizal 3 3 0 None
ES 313 Strength of Materials 3 3 0 ES 223
CAD 312 Computer Aided Design and Drafting for Architecture 1 2 1 3 AR 212
TOTAL 23 17 18

THIRD YEAR / SECOND SEMESTER

AR 324 Design 6 (Site Development Planning & Landscaping) 4 1 9 AR 314
AR 383 Building Technology 4 (Specs Writing & Quantity Surveying ) 3 2 3 AR 373
AR 363 Building Utilities 3 (Acoustic and lighting systems) 3 2 3 AR 353
AR 303 Professional Practice 1 (Laws affecting the practice of Architecture) 3 3 0 None
AR 323 Planning 1 (Site Planning & landscape Architecture) 3 3 0 CE243/AR 202
ES 323 Theory of Structures 3 3 0 ES 313
CAD 322 Computer Aided Design and Drafting for Architecture 2 2 1 3 CAD 312
TOTAL 21 15 18
*Certificate in CADD shall be granted after the completion of all prescribed courses
from first year-1st semester to 3rd year-2nd semester

FOURTH YEAR / FIRST SEMESTER

AR 415 Design 7 (Community Architecture and Urban Planning) 5 1 12 AR 324
AR 493 Building Technology 5 (Alternative bldg construction systems) 3 2 3 AR 383
AR 433 Planning 2 (Fund. of urban design and community Archi) 3 3 0 AR 323
AR 413 Professional Practice 2 3 3 0 AR 303
(Administering the regular services of the Architect)
ES 433 Steel & Timber Design 3 3 0 ES 323
Math 433 College Statistics 3 3 0 Co. Algebra/Plane Trigo
TOTAL 20 15 15

FOURTH YEAR / SECOND SEMESTER

AR 425 DESIGN 8 (Design Complex Structures) 5 1 12 AR 415
AR 443 Planning 3 (Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning) 3 3 0 AR 433
AR 403 Research Methods for Architecture 3 3 0 4th yr Standing
AR 463 SPECIALIZATION 1 (Architectural Conservation) 3 3 0 AR 332
AR 423 Professional Practice 3 (Global Practice for the 21st century) 3 3 0 AR 413
ES 443 Architectural Structures 3 3 0 ES 433
TOTAL 20 16 12
*Certificate in Building Technology & Utilities shall be granted after completion of all prescribed courses
from 1st year- 1st semester to 4th year-2nd semester

FIFTH YEAR / FIRST SEMESTER

AR 515 Design 9 (Thesis Research Writing) 5 1 12 1st-4th yr courses
AR 512 Housing 2 2 0 AR 303, AR 433
AR 513 Business Management and Application for Architecture 1 3 3 0 AR 423
AR 533 SPECIALIZATION 2 : Urban Studios 3 3 0 Specialization 1
AR 553 Architecture Comprehensive Course 3 3 0 1st-4th yr subjs.
TOTAL 16 12 12

FIFTH YEAR / SECOND SEMESTER

AR 525 Design 10 (Research Application) 5 1 12 AR 515
AR 543 SPECIALIZATION 3: Construction Management 3 3 0 Specialization 2
AR 523 Business Management and Application for Architecture 2 3 3 0 AR 513
TOTAL 11 7 12
A 2 year apprecticeship is required prior to the Licensure Examinations for Architects.

SUMMARY

COURSES MIN. REQT PROPOSED

PRESCRIBED
GE Courses 36 36
NSTP 6 6
PE 8 8
Sub Total 50 50
Technical Courses 5 5
Basic Engineering Courses 18 18
Allied Courses 12 12
Professional Courses 111 111
Specialization Courses 9 9
Sub Total 155 155
*Additional Courses (Comprehensive Exam, College Statistics 0 9
and English Language Proficiency for Architecture Total 205 214