Architectural Engineering
Architecture is a multidisciplinary field that combines the principles of arts and architecture and engineering to design, construct and maintain buildings, infrastructure and landscape design. It focuses on creating functional, sustainable and attractive structures while ensuring safety, efficiency and environmental compatibility.
“The Architectural Engineering program at October Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology was established in 1993. Its graduates are distinguished and competent, with most working in prestigious engineering institutions both within and outside Egypt, including multinational companies.”
The Institute had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with international esteemed university, “University of Architecture and Urban Planning”, Bucharest – Romania whose expert professors participate in the jury committees for graduation projects, and exchange of research/students and professors.
Total Hours
Total hours for Architectural Engineering.
Basic Sciences
Semester 1 | |||||
All Engineering Departments | |||||
Preparatory Level – Fall Semester | |||||
8 Courses – 18 C.H | |||||
Lab | EX | Lec | C.H | Course Title | Code |
– | 2 | 2 | 3 | Mathematics 1 | BAS 011 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Physics 1 | BAS 021 |
2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Engineering Chemistry | BAS 041 |
– | 2 | 1 | 2 | Mechanics (Static) | BAS 031 |
– | 4 | 1 | 3 | Engineering Drawing & Projection | MED 011 |
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| 1 | 1 | History of Engineering & Technology | MED 021 |
– | 2 | 1 | 2 | English Language 1 | HUM 012 |
– | – | 1 | 1 | Analysis and Research Skills | HUM 085 |
| Semester 2 | |||||
| All Engineering Departments | |||||
| Preparatory Level – Spring Semester | |||||
| 8 Courses – 15 C.H | |||||
| Lab | EX | Lec | C.H | Course Title | Code |
| – | – | 2 | 2 | Institute Elective A | …– A1 |
| – | 2 | 2 | 3 | Mathematics 2 | BAS 012 |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Physics 2 | BAS 022 |
| – | 2 | 1 | 2 | Mechanics (Dynamic) | BAS 032 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Principles of Manufacturing Engineering | MED 022 |
| – | 2 | 1 | 2 | English Language 2 | HUM 013 |
| – | – | 1 | 1 | General Elective C | HUM C1 |
| 4 | – | 1 | 0 | Computer Aided Drawing CAD | MED 012 |
Architectural Engineering Program
| Semester 3 | |||||
| First Level – Fall Semester | |||||
| 6 courses – 17 C.H | |||||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Lec | EX | Lab |
| ARC 151 | Architectural Design 1 | 3 | – | 6 | – |
| CIS 111 | Structural Analysis 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | – |
| ARC 112 | Visual Training & Freehand Drawing | 3 | 1 | 4 | – |
| ARC 113 | Sciagraphy & Perspective | 3 | 1 | 4 | – |
| ARC 121 | History & Theory of Architecture 1 | 2 | 1+1 | – | – |
| ARC 141 | Building Construction 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | – |
| Semester 4 | |||||
| First Level -Spring Semester | |||||
| 8 Courses – 17 C.H | |||||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Lec | EX | Lab |
| CIS 141 | Behavior of Materials | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| CIW121 | Survey Engineering | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| ARC122 | History & Theory of Architecture 2 | 2 | 1+1 | – | – |
| ARC142 | Building Construction 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | – |
| ARC152 | Architectural Design 2 | 3 | – | 6 | – |
| …. –A2 | Institute Elective | 2 | 1 | 2 | – |
| HUM 181 | Communication and Presentation Skills | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
| HUM 211 | Technical Report Writing | 0 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Semester 5 | ||||||
| Second Level – Fall Semester | ||||||
| 8 courses – 18 C.H | ||||||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Lec | EX | Lab | |
| CIS229 | Reinforced Concrete & Foundations | 3 | 2 | 2 | – | |
| ARC223 | History & Theory of Architecture 3 | 2 | 1+1 | – | – | |
| ARC243 | Building Construction 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | – | |
| ARC 253 | Architectural Design 3 | 3 | – | 6 | – | |
| ARC 261 | Urban Design | 3 | 1 | 4 | – | |
| HUM –A1 | General Elective A | 2 | 2 | – | – | |
| HUM –C2 | General Elective C | 1 | 1 | – | – | |
| …. 291 | Field Training 1 (Term) | 1 | – | 6 | – | |
| Semester 6 | |||||
| Second Level – Spring Semester | |||||
| 8 Courses – 18 C.H | |||||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Lec | EX | Lab |
| CIS 331 | Design of Steel Structures 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | – |
| ARC 231 | Buildings’ networks Engineering | 2 | 1 | 2 | – |
| ARC 224 | History & Theory of Architecture 4 | 2 | 1+1 | – | – |
| ARC 262 | Landscape Architecture | 3 | 1 | 4 | – |
| ARC 254 | Architectural Design 4 | 3 | – | 6 | – |
| ARC 263 | History & Theory of Urban Planning | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| ARC 244 | Environmental Control | 2 | 2 | 1 | – |
| IEN 231 | Monitoring & Quality Control Systems | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Semester 7 | |||||
| Third Level – Fall Semester | |||||
| 7 Courses -16 C.H | |||||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Lec | EX | Lab |
| BAS 311 | Statistics & Probability Theory | 2 | 1 | 2 | – |
| ARC 332 | Acoustic & Illumination | 2 | 1 | 2 | – |
| ARC 333 | Working Drawings 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | – |
| ARC 355 | Architectural Design 5 | 3 | – | 6 | – |
| ARC 357 | Parametric & Digital Design | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| ARC — A1 | Architectural Engineering Elective A | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| …. 392 | Field Training 2 (Term) | 1 | – | 6 | – |
| Semester 8 | |||||
| Third Level – Spring Semester | |||||
| 7 Courses – 17 C.H | |||||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Lec | EX | Lab |
| ARC 334 | Working Drawings 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | – |
| ARC 356 | Architectural Design 6 | 3 | – | 6 | – |
| ARC 371 | Architectural & Urban Legislations | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| ARC A2 | Architectural Engineering Elective A | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| ARC 364 | Housing | 2 | 1 | 2 | – |
| ARC 365 | Urban Planning | 3 | 1 | 4 | – |
| IEN 351 | Engineering Economics | 2 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Semester 9 | |||||
| Fourth Level – Fall Semester | |||||
| 6 Courses – 15 C.H | |||||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Lec | EX | Lab |
| CIS 363 | Project Management | 2 | 2 | 1 | – |
| ARC B1 | Architectural Engineering Elective B | 3 | 2 | 2 | – |
| ARC C1 | Architectural Engineering Elective C | 3 | 1 | 4 | – |
| ARC 443 | Working Drawings 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | – |
| HUM B1 | General Elective B | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| ARC —-495 | Graduation Project 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | – |
| Semester 10 | |||||
| Fourth Level – Spring Semester | |||||
| 5 Courses – 14 C.H | |||||
| Code | Course Title | Cr.Hrs | Lec | EX | Lab |
| CIS 262 | Environmental Impact of Projects | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| ARC ——-C2 | Architectural Engineering Elective | 3 | 1 | 4 | – |
| CIS 364 | Execution Documents | 2 | 1 | 2 | – |
| HUM 441 | Contracts, Claims and Disputes Settlements | 2 | 2 | 0 | – |
| ARC 496 | Graduation Project 2 | 5 | – | 10 | – |
Career Paths
- Work as an Architect, Urban Planner/Designer, Site Engineer: Engage in designing, planning, and site coordination for construction and urban projects.
- Supervision Jobs for Various Projects: Overseeing construction projects to ensure they meet safety, design, and quality standards.
- Manages Projects and Implementation in Contracting Companies and Sites: Leading the execution of projects from planning to completion.
- Work in Technical Offices: Engaging in consulting, project documentation, and coordination between different stakeholders.
- Work in Real Estate Development and Project Management Companies: Handling planning, coordination, and execution of property development projects.
- Scientific Researchers in all Architectural Specializations: Conducting studies and research to innovate and improve architectural methodologies.