Prof. Dr. Ramdan Abdel Maksoud

Pharos UniversityPharos UniversityFaculty of EngineeringFaculty of EngineeringArchitectural DepartmentArchitectural Department

Introduction

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Lecture: E 521521 – from – from 8.308.30 to to 10.3010.30

Instructor: Prof.Dr. Ramdan Abd-El-Maksoud   Prof.Dr. Tarek Saad   Prof.Dr. Mostafa El Araby

Room: Room: EE516516

Office hoursOffice hours: : wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30

Course code: Graduation project part 1Course title: AE400-1

Course code: Graduation project part 1Course title: AE400-1

Course Aim:

1- Explore and apply appropriate architectural design

methodologies with rigorous analysis,.2- Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge that are

required for architects.3-Understand and apply conceptual, analytical, and technical

principles.4-Develop abilities and personal characteristics required to

solve problems and reach for theoretically informed.5-Carry out extensive research, critical analysis, and

experimentation on topics relevant to the graduation project and specific topic addressed.

6-Demonstrate adequate ability to initiate, develop an architectural program and ultimately interpret it into workable design ideas and proposals.

7-Demonstrate a systematic understanding and responsiveness towards the multiplicity of contextual which relate to the field of design.

8-Respond to the increasing complexity of contemporary concepts, pluralist visions, as well as key issues.

Course code: Graduation project part 1Course title: AE400-1

Intended Learning outcomes:

A- Knowledge and understanding: والفهم المعرفةa.1 Define essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relevant

to building design.a.2 Define the concepts, methods and techniques of the structural

design, constructional and engineering problems associated with building design.

a.3 Understand the significance of urban spaces.a.4 Describe all preliminary and final design, working drawings and

details of architectural and urban planning.a.5 Explain Up-to-date technology relevant to Architecture.a.6 Know Professional and ethical responsibilities that should be

taken by Architecture.a.7 Describe the impacts of engineering solutions on the

environment.

Course code: Graduation project part 1Course title: AE400-1

Intended Learning outcomes:

الذهنية :b- Intellectual skillsالمهاراتb.1 Apply Systematically and creatively to formulate sound

architectural designs.b.2 Select design situations and , plan to solve design

problems concentrating on analyzing specific groups needs b.3 Adapt new solutions and urban and planning projects

according to resources management ,reports and information flow of the general design system.

b.4 Select appropriate techniques of analysis in order to select and use innovative structural models

Course code: Graduation project part 1Course title: AE400-1

Intended Learning outcomes:

المهنية :c- Professional and practical skillsالمهارات

c.1 Prepare technical drafts and detailed drawings manually and using CAD

c.2 Apply appropriate computer-based support tools and software packages for problem-solving and analysis of projects.

C.3 Select appropriate material for each specific purpose.C.4 Perform effectively and inventing new design solutions

for real societal problems. 

Course code: Graduation project part 1Course title: AE400-1

Intended Learning outcomes:

العامة :d- General skillsالمهاراتd.1 Communicate effectively with others according to ethics

and laws.d.2 Communicate effectively within multidisciplinary team.d.3 Practice successfully within groups and able to lead

individual work groups.d.4 Qualify information and adopt life-long self learning.d.5 Comply environmental issuesd.6 Qualify resources & arrange tasks.

Course code: Graduation project part 1Course title: AE400-1

Teaching and Learning Methods:

1-Guidance and orientation lectures2-Websites.3-Studio-based teaching, review and discussion (one-to-one and in groups),Case studies4-Research-based teaching materials and methods, Group work5-Directed reading and survey of relevant literature,

Student assessment :A- Procedures used:

1. Individual assignments to assess - knowledge base,design ability & creativity2. Individual presentations to assess- skills of design, analysis & criticism - ability to present research generated knowledge & design development outcome.3. Submission of a complete design project to assess - ability to initiate, develop, interpret & communicate valid design idea

Student assessment :B- Schedule

1. Midterm Exam 15 %2. Project Phases Evaluation 15 % 3. Final Submission Evaluation 15 %4. Studio Work 15 %5. Final Oral Exam 40 % Total 100 %

Student assessment :C- Weighting of Assessment

Recommended references:

1- Course notes:

-Uploaded on the university website (http://www.pua.edu.eg/)

Recommended references: 2- Required books (text books):

• Chira, J. and Callender, J.H., (2001). Time Saver Standards for Building Types, Mc Grow-Hill companies. • Chiara, J.and Callender, J.H.,(2001),Time-Saver Standards For Site Planning, McGraw Hill Companies

• Russ,T.H.,(2002),Site Planning and Design Handbook,MeGraw.Hill,U.S.A

Recommended references:

3- Recommended books:

A range of Architectural data textbooks and Architecture references cover the principal topics and issues addressed in the course

Recommended references:

4-Periodicals, Web Sites, ..., etc.

Numerous articles cover pertinent topics in most architectural periodicals, namely Architectural Review, Architectural Record, and L’ARCA.Web sites: RIBA & AIA