Department of Architecture

Scheme of Studies

 
Scheme of Studies (To be revised as per NCRC 2025): 
YEAR - I
Semester-I

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

Credit          Hours (Theory, Practice, Contact Hours)

Arch-101

Foundation Studio – I

6 (0,6,12)

Arch-131

Visual Communication-I

2 (0,2,4)

Arch-121

History of Architecture – I

2 (2,0,2)

CC/PS-101

Pakistan Studies

2 (2,0,2)

CC\ENG-103

Fundamental English – I

3 (3,0,3)

CC/ISL-101

Islamic Studies

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-141

Computer Application in Architecture

2 (0,2,4)

SUB TOTAL

19 (9,10,29)

Semester II

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

Credit          Hours (Theory, Practice, Contact Hours)

Arch-102

Foundation Studio-II

6 (0,6,12)

Arch-122

History of Architecture-II

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-132

Visual Communication-II

2 (0,2,4)

Arch-151

Energy & Environment-I

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-111

Material & Construction-I

2 (1,1,3)

CC\ENG-104

English–II (Communication Skills)

3 (3,0,3)

Arch-161

Surveying & Leveling

2 (1,1,3)

SUB TOTAL

19 (9,10,29)

 
YEAR – II
Semester III

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

Credit          Hours (Theory, Practice, Contact Hours)

Arch-203

Architectural Studio–III

8 (0,8,16)

Arch-212

Materials and Construction–II

2 (1,1,3)

Arch-252

Energy and Environment–II

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-262

Structures for Architects–I

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-223

History of Architecture–III

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-233

Visual Communication–III

2 (0,2,4)

SUB TOTAL

18 (7,11,29)

 
Semester IV

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

Credit          Hours (Theory, Practice, Contact Hours)

Arch-204

Architectural Studio-IV

8 (0,8,16)

Arch-213

Materials & Construction-III

2 (1,1,3)

Arch-214

Building Services And Systems-I

2 (1,1,3)

Arch-263

Structures for Architects-II

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-224

History for Architecture-IV

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-242

Digital Tools For Architects-I

2 (0,2,4)

SUB TOTAL

18 (6,12,30)

 
YEAR – III
Semester V

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

Credit          Hours (Theory, Practice, Contact Hours)

Arch-305

Architectural Studio–V

8 (0,8,16)

Arch-315

Materials and Construction–IV

2 (1,1,3)

Arch-316

Building Services and Systems–II

2 (1,1,3)

Arch-325

Theory of Architecture–I

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-343

Digital Tools for Architects–II

2 (0,2,4)

Arch-371

Interior Design –I

2 (0,2,4)

SUB TOTAL

18 (4,14,32)

 
Semester VI

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

Credit          Hours (Theory, Practice, Contact Hours)

Arch-306

Architectural Studio-VI

8 (0,8,16)

Arch-317

Building Services And Systems-III

2 (1,1,3)

Arch-326

Theory Of Architecture-II

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-372

Interior Design-II

2 (0,2,4)

Arch-373

Project Planning And Management

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-392

Advanced Architectural Presentation Techniques

2(0,2,4)

SUB TOTAL

18 (5,13,31)

YEAR – IV
Semester VII

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

Credit Hours

(Theory, Practice, Contact Hours)

Arch-407

Architectural Studio–VII

8 (0,8,16)

Arch-474

Urban Design

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-492

Design for Disaster Mitigation

2 (1,1,3)

Arch-474

Landscape Architecture - I

2 (1,1,3)

Arch-493

Conservation and Adaptive Reuse

2 (2,0,2)

SUB TOTAL

16 (6,10,26)

 
Semester VIII

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

Credit Hours

(Theory, Practice, Contact Hours)

Arch-408

Architectural Studio–VIII (Focus Studio: Urban Design / Landscape / Interior Design / Culture

& Identity)

10 (0,10,20)

Arch-481

Architectural Research Methodology

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-494

Architecture in Pakistan

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-453

Sustainable Design-1

2 (1,1,3)

Arch-476

Landscape Architecture - II

2 (1,1,3)

SUB TOTAL

18 (6,12,30)

 
YEAR V
Semester IX

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

Credit Hours

(Theory, Practice, Contact Hours)

Arch-5010

Thesis Design–I

8 (0,8,16)

Arch-509

Architectural Design Studio IX

2 (0,2,4)

Arch-554

Sustainable Design II

2 (1,1,3)

Arch-584

Building Economics

2 (2,0,2)

Arch-5XX

Elective

2 credit hours

SUB TOTAL

16 (7,9,25)

 
Semester X

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

Credit Hours

(Theory, Practice, Contact Hours)

Arch-5011

Thesis Design-II

10 (0,10,20)

Arch-5XX

Elective*

2 credit hours

SUB TOTAL

14 (2,12,26)

 

GRAND TOTAL

174 (61,113,287)

 
*List of Elective Subjects taught so far:
 

Arch-573

Advanced Urban Design (2012)

2 credit hours

Arch-597

Materials & Construction (2012)

2 credit hours

Arch-597

Vernacular Architecture (2013)

2 credit hours

Arch -597

Design for Disaster Risk Environmental Impact Analysis (2016)

2 credit hours

Arch-573

Low-Cost Housing & Sustainable Design (2017)

2 credit hours

GRAND TOTAL

174 (61,113,287)

 
 
*LIST OF ELECTIVE SUBJECTS TO BE OFFERED
  1. Vernacular Architecture of Indian Sub-Continent Culture and Architecture
  2. Popular Culture
  3. Cultural Heritage
  4. Conservation Techniques
  5. Sonic / Visual / Olfactory and other Scapes Aesthetics and Appreciation
  6. Fine Arts
  7. Architectonic
  8. Geometry and Proportions Talking (writing) Design Mathematics For Architects Biomimicry
  9. Advanced Computer Applications For Architects Digital Technologies and Design
  10. Architectural Signage
  11. Advanced Architectural Presentation Techniques
  12. Building Crafts Calligraphic Arts
  13. Model-Making For Architects Architectural Photography
  14. Urban Design
  15. Urban Planning
  16. Urban Development
  17. Human Settlement / Housing Low Income Housing Participatory Design Sustainable Design
  18. Landscape Architecture Indo-Islamic Gardens & Landscapes Landscape Design
  19. Design For Special Users
  20. Design For Disaster Risk Environmental Impact Analysis/ Disaster Risk Management
  21. Surveying and Levelling GIS For Architects
  22. Building Economics
  23. Project Planning And Management Real Estate/ Facility Management Specifications And Quantity Surveying
  24. Stage and Set Design Interior Architecture
  1. b. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HERITAGE MANAGEMENT: (1 Year-EVENING PROGRAM) 
Course Framework:
                                        
SEMESTER I
                                                                     SEMESTER II

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

 

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

HM-101

Principal Categories of Cultural Heritage

3

 

HM-105

Heritage Management Planning

3

HM-102

Local Perceptions of Cultural Heritage

3

 

HM-106

Heritage Management in National & Global Context

3

HM-103

Historical Overview of Heritage Management and Preservation in Pakistan

3

 

HM-107

Historical Artefact Analysis & Management

3

HM- 104

Heritage in Practice 1 (Institutional Placements)

3

 

HM- 108

Heritage in Practice 1 (Research Component)

3

 

Total Cr. Hrs.

12

 

 

Total Cr. Hrs.

12