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Course	: Introduction to Architectural Engineering, ARE 100	(1-0-1)

Prerequisite	:	NONE

Semester	:	2000-1

Instructor :	Dr. Abdul-Mohsen Al-Hammad

Bldg. : 19,	Room : 428,	Tel. : 860-3581,	Office Hours : as Posted

Course Location :	Bldg.-19, Room 410, or as instructed

Course Time	: Lec., Saturday, from 11:00 To 11:50

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Course Objectives

-	To familiarize the students with the Architectural Engineering field of study as a promising career, its role in the building industry, the need for Architectural Engineers and potential work opportunities.

-	To provide an overview of buildings types, functions, components and occupants needs.

-	To illustrate the influences of developments in building materials, environmental sciences and technology advances on building systems.

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Course Description

The course introduces a simple understanding of building as an integration of various systems and components to perform a certain function. The discipline of Architectural Engineering and the role of Architectural Engineers in the process of building design, construction and operation are explained. The need for Architectural Engineers in Saudi Arabia. An overview of building technology and systems developments from the point view of building materials and environmental sciences.

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Course Syllabus (Note: Sequence of topics shown below might be modified)

1.Introduction to ARE and the role of Architectural Engineers	(2weeks)

2.Basic understanding of building, need, functions, systems and architecture	(1week)	3.Introductions to:

Building Materials

Building Structural Principles

Indoor Air Quality

Building HVAC systems

Architectural Acoustics and Noise Control in Buildings

Building Illumination

Buildings Construction Management

Building Maintenance

(11weeks)

The Future of Architectural Engineering	(1week)

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Course Evaluation

Components:	-	15%	Class Assignments

-	15%	Major (1) Date: October 7,2000

-	25%	Major (2)/Project

- 35%	Final Exam

- 10%	Class participation

Note: A deduction of 2 points for each unexcused absent

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IMPORTANT NOTES :

Students are required to promptly (at 11:00 a.m., Sharp) attend all scheduled Lectures. Attendance will be recorded once the class starts. A penalty of 2.0% will be deducted for each unexcused class absence as indicated above. Two unexcused absences will result in a warning letter, Two additional un-excused absences or more than five excused and unexcused absences will not allow the student to continue in the course and a grade of (DN) will be reported to the Registrar Office as per the university regulation on attendance.

Late submissions are not expected, however, a penalty of reducing one letter grade will be made for late submissions.

You must realize that to complete your work you are expected to put extra effort and time at your convenience.

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References

COURSE TEXT BOOK

Edward Allen, How Building Work, 1995, Oxford University Press.

Mark and Linda Keane, Architecture An interactive introduction, 1998.McGraw-Hill.

Note:	Handouts will be distributed in class, when appropriate, to cover some of the course topics.

RECOMMENDED READINGS

-	Pedro Guedes, The Macmillan Encyclopedia of Architecture and Technological	Change, 1979, The Macmillan Press LTD.

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