THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
THE OKE OGUN POLYTECHNIC, SAKI.
OYO STATE
BRIEF HISTORY
The department of Architectural Technology initially existed as the Department of Architecture and Quantity Surveying. It was headed by Arc. O.B.A. Adeyemi-Doro from October 1986 – October 1989.
The name was later changed to The Department of Architecture and Town Planning with TPL. S.O. Gbadamosi as the Head of Department before October 1989 to September 1993; followed by Arc. F.S. Alabi as the Head before October 1993 – February 1994; and TPL Farore between February 1994 – May 1994. The department thereafter metamorphosis to the Department of Architectural Technology in 1994 and remain so till date. It was headed by Arc. F.S. Alabi between 1994 – 2001 and was succeeded by Arc. F.O. Enilolobo from 2001 – 2002. From 2002 – 2004, Arc. Onifade A.O. also headed the Department and later again Arc. F.S. Alabi became the Head of Department between 2004 – 2008. Late Arc. A.D. Ajani from May 2008 – September 2008. Arc. F.S. Alabi also from 2008 – 2010. Arc. (Mrs.) Siyanbola S.O. headed the Department from 2010 – 2012.
Arc. Babatunde L.O. headed the department from October 2012 – February 2015 and was succeeded by Arc. A.B. Siyanbola between February 2015 and September 2015. Arc. Babatunde L.O. again became the Head of Department from Oct 2015 till date.
ACCREDITATION
It is indeed heart-warming to note some of the achievements recorded by the department in recent years. ND Architectural Technology was granted Re-accreditation for five (5) years by the NBTE in 2003 and also in 2008 respectively. The department was also granted revalidation by the NBTE in 2015 and Reaccreditation of National Diploma in 2016. The department welcomes the birth of Higher National Diploma in Architectural Technology. The National Board for Technical Education NBTE granted accreditation to run HND in Architectural Technology in 2016.
WHAT WE CHERISH?
We cherish the infusion of traditional architectural creativity with technological innovation within the context of modern trends in technical design guidelines.
WHAT WE DO?
We train and build up Architectural Technologist who will respond positively to the contemporary global environmental challenges and human settlement issues in relation to the growing socio cultural technological and economic challenges.
ACHIEVEMENTS
We participate in industrial attachments/Internship programmes. We also participate in seminars and conferences across the globe.
WHAT WE OFFER?
1. NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
GOALS
The National Programme in Architectural Technology is aimed at Producing Technicians for the Architectural Profession. The Objectives are to produce a Diplomat that will be able to:
1. Read, Interpret and Trace Drawing.
2. Letter and Stencil Drawing sheets
3. Scale, Dimension, Blow-up and reduce drawings,
4. Produce measured drawing
5. Make good Freehand sketches
6. Produce Basic Presentation and Perspective
7. Build simple models
8. Print, Fold and collate drawing for submission.
9. Set out simple buildings.
OBJECTIVES
The objective of the course is to produce diplomats withy sound grasp of the basic skills to be able to contribute to the work of an architect or Contractor and with experience will become available member of their respective teams.
The course also provide a foundation for those wishing to further their studies by entering HND Programme in Architectural Technology, or Courses in other construction related professions.
ND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum entry requirements is five (5) ‘O’ Level Credit passes in Mathematics, English and Physics and two from Engineering/Technical Drawing, Fine Art, Geography, Chemistry, Music, Biology and Economics.
The programme is for four academic semester duration spread over two years. It includes a period of supervised Industrial Training with an approved organization during the three months’ vacation at the end of the Second Semester of ND I.
2. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Higher National Diploma (HND) Architectural Technology is aimed at producing Technologist for the architectural profession and other sectors of the building industry. The graduates of HND programme will be able to:
1. Prepare space programmer and working drawings for architectural projects
2. Design and prepare spatial relationship, circulation and area diagrams.
3. Develop and prepare design drawings
4. Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications and incorporate such details in the architectural working drawings,
5. Supervise construction works and make progress reports on simple structures,
6. Make presentation drawings of architectural works and draw detailed perspective with necessary renderings and requisite colour schemes
7. Make detailed architectural models
8. Undertake preliminary site investigations in relation to orientation, landscape, environment, soil form, etc.
9. Collect information and data on simple architectural projects,
10. Write specifications for simple building projects and
11. Be self employed.
HND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the Higher National Diploma programme:
a. G.C.E. Ordinary Level or its equivalent with five credit passes in Mathematics, English Language Physics and any other two from the following: Engineering/Technical Drawing, Fine Art, Geography, Economics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric, Science and Music at not more than two sittings.
b. A minimum of Lower Credit pass (CGPA 2.50 and above) in the cognate ND examinations in Architectural Technology.
c. A minimum of one year cognate work experience.
In exceptional cases, ND diplomats with a pass (CGPA 2.00-2.49) in the ND examinations and must have two or more years of cognate experience in the specific field may be considered for admission into the into the HND programme.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT PROFILE

BABATUNDE LUQMAN OLAKUNLE (Basic Profile)
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Surname
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BABATUNDE
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Other name
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LUQMAN OLAKUNLE
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Post
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Ag. Head of Department
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Email Address
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This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Telephone
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08037145370; 08096580923
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Nationality
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Nigerian
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Affiliation
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Department of Architectural Technology, The Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki.
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Education
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Iseyin District Grammar School, Iseyin; 1993. The Polytechnic, Ibadan; 1997 and 2001, ND and HND Architecture. Federal University of Technology, AKure, 2008; PGD Architecture. University of Ibadan, Nigeria; 2010; Msc Housing.
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Background
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Babatunde Olakunle, a Christian, was born in Iseyin in Oyo state. He attended Anzar-ud-deen Primary School, Iseyin. He also attended Iseyin District Grammar school, Iseyin.
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ACADEMIC STAFF LIST
S/NO.
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LECTURER’S NAME AND STATUS
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DESIGNATION
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FIELD OF SPECIALISATION
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i
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Arc. Babatunde L.O.(Ag. HOD)
ND, HND, PGD (arch)
M.Sc. (Housing)
M.A.ARCHES
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Assistant Chief Instructor
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Architectural Design Presentation
Construction method and freehand sketching.
Sketching Properties at building
Construction Drawings
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ii
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Arc. F.S. Alabi
B.ScM.Sc (arch) M.Sc. (Tech Mgt) MNIA
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SPL.
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Architectural Design Presentation
Construction Management, Detailing and Specification
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iii
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Arc. Mrs.Siyanbola S.O.
ND, B Tech. M.Tech (Arch)
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Lecturer I
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Architectural Design Presentation Interior and Exterior Design and Landscape Design
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iv
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Arc.Siyanbola A.B.
ND, HND PGD M.Tech (|Arch) M.Sc. (Housing) M. AARAHES
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Lecturer I
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Architectural Design Presentation Building Construction and Detailing Theory of Architecture
Climatology
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v
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Arc. Onifade A.O.
HND (Arch), PGD (Arch)
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Principal Instructor II
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Building Construction and Architectural Design and Technical Drawing
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vi
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Arc. Ogunkunle O.A
Bsc. (Arch)
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Part-time Lecturer
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Architectural Design Presentation Computer aided design & descriptive Geometry
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vii
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Arc. Yekeen I.O.
HND (Arch)
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Part-time
Lecturer
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Building Construction and Architectural Design and Technical Drawing
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viii
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Arc. (Miss) Ogunkunle T.O.
Bsc. (Arch)
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Part-time
Lecturer
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Architectural Design Presentation Computer aided design & descriptive Geometry
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ix
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Mr.Adepoju A.A
B.A (Fine & Applied Art) M.A (Visual Art)
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Part-time
Lecturer
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Visual Art, Painting, Graphics,
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TECHNICAL STAFF
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x
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Mr.Salaudeen A.F.
OND (Arch) HN|D. (Civil Structure Option)
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Principal
Technician Officer II
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Model Making/Studio Work Supervision
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xi
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Mr.Adejumobi J.A.
WASC, Trade Test III, II & I
C.P.M. Cert. Computer
Cert Photo Cert O’Level NABTEB
ADV NABTEB
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Senior Foreman
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Photography
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xii
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Mr. F. Ishola
WASC. Trade Test III,
Advance Level NABTEB,
Draught-manship Cert.
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Senior Foreman
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Draughting/Studio Works Supervision
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NON ACADEMIC STAFF
S/NO.
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NAMES
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DESIGNATION
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1.
2.
3.
4.
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Mrs.Oguntayo B.A.
Mrs.Adeyemo K.O.
Miss. Lasisi W.
Miss. OkeFoluke
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Prin. Secretariat Assist. II
Executive Officer
Head Messenger
Cleaner
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COURSES OFFERED:
The Programmes and Courses Offered in the Department meet the minimum requirement of the NBTE to run Programs leading to National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma in Architectural Technology
Courses Offered are drawn up from:
a. Architectural Courses: Architectural Basic Design, Building
Construction, Architectural Graphics, History of Architecture others include Photography and Model Making, Building, Climatology, Building Services and Equipment, Properties of Building Materials, Visual Perception and Communication, Technical Drawing.
b. Engineering Courses: Architectural Strength of Materials, Mechanics
And Dynamics, Workshop practice both which include Wood Concrete and Mechanical Workshops Practice.
c. General Studies: Courses include English for General Purpose,
Mathematics, Citizenship Education, General Chemistry, Government and Physical Health Education, Introduction to Sociology, Economics and Optics, Waves Electricity and Magnetism.
d. Environmental Course: Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Urban and
Regional Planning
ND PROGRAMME COURSE STRUCTURE
ND I FIRST SEMESTER
CODE
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COURSE TITTLE
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STATUS
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L
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T
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P
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CH
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CU
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ARC III
MEC III
ARC 112
ARC 113
ARC 114
EED 116
LIB 111
SUG 111
GNS 101
MTH 111
PHY 111
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Visual perception and Communication
Technical Drawing
Architectural graphics 1
Building Construction 1
History of Architecture
Intro. To Entrepreneurship
Use of Library
Land Surveying 1
Use of English 1
Logic & Linear Algebra
Mechanics Properties of Matter and Heart Energy Citizenship Education 1
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Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Elective
GSE
Elective
Elective
Elective
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1
1
1
1
1
-
1
1
2
1
1
2
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-
-
-
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
1
-
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3
4
4
3
-
3
2
3
-
2
-
-
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4
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
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2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
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TOTAL
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13
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4
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17
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34
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24
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CORE: 14UNITS. ELECTIVE: 8 UNITS, GSE: 2 UNITS, TOTAL = 24
ND I SECOND SEMESTER
CODE
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COURSE TITTLE
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STATUS
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L
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T
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P
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CH
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CU
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ARC 121
ARC 122
ARC 123
ARC 124
ARC 125
ARC 126
MEC 121
SUG 121
MTH 121
BPH 121
GNS 102
CEC 125
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Basic Design
Architectural Graphic II
Building Constriction II
History of Architecture II
Properties of Building Materials
Photography & Model Making
Descriptive geometry
Land Surveying II
Algebra & Elementary Trigonometry
Optics, Waves & Electricity
Communication in English
Concrete Workshop Practice
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Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Elective
Elective
Elective
GNS
Elective
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
-
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-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
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3
3
2
-
3
3
3
3
-
2
-
2
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4
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
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2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
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TOTAL
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12
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2
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24
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38
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24
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CORE: 15UNITS, ELECTIVE:7 UNITS, GSE: 2
UNITS,TOTAL = 24 UNITS
ND II FIRST SEMESTER
CODE
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COURSE TITTLE
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STATUS
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L
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T
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P
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CH
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CU
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ARC 217
ARC 211
ARC 214
CEC 211
GNS 211
MTH 211
MEC 211
BLD 215
COM 211
CEC 212
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Siwes
Architectural Design I
History Architecture III
Mechanical Workshop Practice
Citizenship Education II
Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry
Mechanics and Dynamics
Building Service & Equipment
Introduction to Computer Studies
Wood Workshop Practice
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Core
Core
Core
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
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-
1
1
-
2
1
1
1
1
-
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-
-
1
-
-
1
1
1
-
-
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-
6
-
2
-
-
-
-
3
2
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-
7
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
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0
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
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TOTAL
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7
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4
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13
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27
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19
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CORE: 5UNITS. ELECTIVE 12 UNITS, GSE: 2UNITS, TOTAL = 24UNITS
ND II SECOND SEMESTER
CODE
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COURSE TITTLE
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STATUS
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L
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T
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P
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CH
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CU
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ARC 221
ARC 222
ARC 223
ARC 225
EED 226
ARC 227
CEC 221
MTH 221
GNS 202
GNS 225
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Architectural Design Project
Architectural Graphics IV
Building Construction IV
Introduction to Building Climatology
Practice of Entrepreneurship
Computer Application to Architecture
Strength of Materials
Calculus
Communication in English I
Principles of Economics
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Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Elective
Elective
GNS
Elective
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2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
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-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
-
-
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5
3
2
-
2
3
-
-
-
-
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7
4
4
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
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4
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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TOTAL
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15
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2
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15
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32
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23
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SUMMARY
COURSE STATUS
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FIRST SEMESTER
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SECOND SEMESTER
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THIRD SEMESTER
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FOURTH SEMESTER
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TOTAL
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CORE
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14
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15
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5
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15
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49
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ELECTIVE
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8
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7
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12
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6
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33
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GSE
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2
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2
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2
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2
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08
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TOTAL
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24
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24
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24
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19
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90
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GRADUATING REQUIREMENTS
CORE = 49.0sc.u; ELECTIVE = 21.0c.u and GSE (English Language) = 4; TOTAL= 74
HND PROGRAM COURSE STRUCTURE
HND I FIRST SEMESTER
S/NO
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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STATUS
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L
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T
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S/P
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CH
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CU
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1
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ARC 311
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Architectural Design I
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CORE
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1
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-
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6
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7
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4.0
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2.
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MEC 312
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Construction Methods I
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CORE
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2
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-
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-
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2
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2.0
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3.
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ARC 313
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Architectural Detailing I
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CORE
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1
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-
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2
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3
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2.0
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4.
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ARC 314
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Architectural Delineation I
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CORE
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2
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-
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-
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2
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2.0
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5.
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ARC 315
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Computer Application in Architecture I
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CORE
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1
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-
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2
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3
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2.0
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6.
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ARC 316
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Site Planning
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CORE
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2
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-
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-
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2
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2.0
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7.
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EED 316
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Entrepreneurship Development I
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CORE
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-
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-
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3
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3
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1.0
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8.
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LIB 311
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Use of Library
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CORE
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1
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-
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-
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2
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0.0
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9.
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ARC 317
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Principle of Landscape Design
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ELECTIVE
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1
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-
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-
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1
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1.0
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10.
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ARC 318
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Theory of Structure
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ELECTIVE
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2
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-
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-
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2
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2.0
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11.
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MTH 311
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Advance Algebra
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ELECTIVE
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2
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-
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-
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2
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2.0
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12.
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GNS 301
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Use of English II
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G
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2
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-
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-
|
2
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2.0
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13.
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GNS 320
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Outline History of Africa
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G
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2
|
-
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-
|
2
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2.0
|
|
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TOTAL
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|
19
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-
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14
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33
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24.0
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SUMMARY: Core = 15 units; Elective = 5 Units; G = 4 units; TOTAL = 24 Units
HND I SECOND SEMESTER
S/NO
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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STATUS
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L
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T
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S/P
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CH
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CU
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1
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ARC 321
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Architectural Design II
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CORE
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1
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-
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6
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7
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4.0
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2.
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ARC 322
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Construction Methods II
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CORE
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2
|
-
|
-
|
2
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2.0
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3.
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ARC 323
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Architectural Detailing II
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CORE
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1
|
-
|
2
|
3
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2.0
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4.
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ARC 324
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Architectural Delineation II
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CORE
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2
|
-
|
-
|
2
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2.0
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5.
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ARC 325
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Computer Application in Architecture II
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CORE
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1
|
-
|
2
|
3
|
2.0
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6.
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ARC 326
|
Architectural Structures
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CORE
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2
|
-
|
-
|
2
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2.0
|
7.
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ARC 327
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Mechanical Building Services and Equipment
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ELECTIVE
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2
|
-
|
-
|
2
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2.0
|
8.
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ARC 328
|
Building Maintenance
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ELECTIVE
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
9.
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FAP 329
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Methods and Materials of Painting
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ELECTIVE
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
10.
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MHT 321
|
Advance Calculus
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ELECTIVE
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
11.
|
GNS 302
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Communication in English II
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G
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2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
17
|
-
|
16
|
38
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24.0
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SUMMARY: Core = 14 units; Elective = 8 Units; G = 2 units; TOTAL = 24 Units
HND II FIRST SEMESTER
S/NO
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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STATUS
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L
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T
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S/P
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CH
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CU
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1
|
ARC 411
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Architectural Design III
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CORE
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1
|
-
|
6
|
7
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4.0
|
2.
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ARC 412
|
Construction Drawing I
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CORE
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1
|
-
|
2
|
3
|
2.0
|
3.
|
ARC 413
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Specification Writing
|
CORE
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2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
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4.
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ARC 414
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Building Climatology
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CORE
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2
|
-
|
-
|
2
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2.0
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5.
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ARC 415
|
Computer Aided Design and Drafting I
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CORE
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1
|
-
|
2
|
3
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2.0
|
6.
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ARC 416
|
Application of Building Materials
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ELECTIVE
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2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
7.
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ARC 417
|
Electrical Building Service
|
ELECTIVE
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
8.
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MTH 411
|
Numerical Methods
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ELECTIVE
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
9.
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GNS 311
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Technical Report Writing
|
G
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
10.
|
GNS 323
|
Introduction to Psychology
|
G
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
11.
|
GNS 401
|
Lit App & Oral Comp.
|
G
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
19
|
-
|
10
|
29
|
24.0
|
SUMMARY: Core = 12 units; Elective = 6 Units; GSE = 6 units; TOTAL = 24 Units
HND II SECOND SEMESTER
S/NO
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CODE
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COURSE TITLE
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STATUS
|
L
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T
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S/P
|
CH
|
CU
|
1
|
ARC 421
|
Architectural Design Project and Report
|
CORE
|
1
|
-
|
8
|
9
|
5.0
|
2.
|
ARC 422
|
Construction Drawing II
|
CORE
|
2
|
-
|
2
|
4
|
3.0
|
3.
|
ARC 423
|
Introduction to Professional Administration
|
CORE
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
4.
|
ARC 425
|
Computer Aided Design and Drafting II
|
CORE
|
1
|
-
|
3
|
4
|
2.0
|
5.
|
EED 426
|
Entrepreneurship Development II
|
CORE
|
-
|
-
|
3
|
3
|
1.0
|
6.
|
ARC 427
|
Introduction to Human Settlement and Housing
|
ELECTIVE
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
7.
|
ARC 428
|
Estimating and Tendering
|
ELECTIVE
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
8.
|
ARC 429
|
Law of Building Contract
|
ELECTIVE
|
2
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2.0
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
11
|
-
|
17
|
28
|
19.0
|
SUMMARY: Core = 13 units; Elective = 6 Units; GSE = 0 units; TOTAL = 19 Units
COURSE STATUS
|
FIRST SEMESTER
|
SECOND SEMESTER
|
THIRD SEMESTER
|
FOURTH SEMESTER
|
TOTAL
|
CORE
|
15
|
14
|
12
|
13
|
54
|
ELECTIVE
|
5
|
8
|
6
|
6
|
25
|
GS
|
4
|
2
|
6
|
-
|
12
|
TOTAL
|
24
|
24
|
24
|
19
|
91
|
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Student must pass all core courses, at least 17c,u of electives and 8.0c.u of GS i.e
CORE = 54.0sc.u; ELECTIVE = 17.0c.u and GSE (English Language) =