Course Title Architecture Comprehensive Course Course code Architecture Comprehensive Course Credit Units 3 Units Course Co/Prerequisites Completion of all course covered in each module- refer to modules below) Course Description:
The architecture comprehensive course provides an opportunity for each student to show evidence of his or her ability to synthesize information through learning acquired from the following subject areas: Theory of Architecture; History of Architecture; Architectural Interiors, Building Technology; Building Utilities; Urban Planning; Architectural Design; Engineering Sciences; and Professional Practice.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes This course serves as an assessment tool for each students ability to synthesize information through acquired learning with focus on professional subject areas until the fourth year level.
After completing this course, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
1. analytically relate history and theories of architecture, technologies and human sciences to current issues on development; 2. critically understand the fundamentals of building systems and utilities; 3. effectively apply the rudiments of professional practice; and 4. Exhibit evidence of his or her profound understanding of architecture through knowledge acquired during the course of study resulting in passing the comprehensive examinations given after each module.
Course Title: History of Architecture 1 Course Code: DESIGN 111
Review covering the progression of courses in Theory of Architecture; History of Architecture; Architectural Interiors; Building Technology and Building Utilities.
Discuss the overview of the subjects.
Emphasize important items in the course.
Discuss by setting examples from experiences
Discuss previous test questions
Clear knowledge and understanding of the subject matter Review of the subjects. Powerpoint presentation Previous Exam questions Discussions Handouts Q & A
Quiz Periodic exam 7-12
Module 2:
Review covering the progression of courses in Urban Planning; Architectural Design 1 to Architectural Design 8
Discuss the overview of the subjects.
Emphasize important items in the course.
Discuss by setting examples from experiences Clear knowledge and understanding of the subject matter Review of the subjects. Powerpoint presentation Previous Exam questions Discussions Handouts Q & A
Quiz Periodic exam
Discuss previous test questions
13-19
Module 3:
Review covering the progression of courses in Engineering Sciences and Professional Practice Discuss the overview of the subjects.
Emphasize important items in the course.
Discuss by setting examples from experiences
Discuss previous test questions
Clear knowledge and understanding of the subject matter Review of the subjects.
Powerpoint presentation Previous Exam questions Discussions Handouts Q & A
Quiz Periodic exam
Evaluation and Grading System:
Methods 1. Traditional Assessment (e.g. Knowledge test, Written report, Oral presentation, etc) Recitations Quizzes Group/oral presentation Periodic examinations Reflection Papers 2. Performance Assessment (e.g. teaching performance, Case Study, Portfolio, etc.)
Grading Scale 1. Actual Score *Then convert from decimal to percentage Total no. of Items 2. Apply basic formula for computing grades 3. Compute for the Final Grade to be transmuted based on FEU Grading System on Quantitative Subjects
A. New Grading System for new enrollees/students (Started SY 2012-2013)
75% Passing base zero 60% Passing base zero From To From To Quality Point Letter Grade Below 75 Below 60 0.0 F 75 77.4 60 64.4 1.0 D 77.5 81.4 64.5 70.4 1.5 D+ 81.5 84.4 70.5 76.4 2.0 C 84.5 88.4 76.5 82.4 2.5 C+ 88.5 91.4 82.5 88.4 3.0 B 91.5 95.4 88.5 94.4 3.5 B+ 95.5 100 94.5 100 4.0 A
B. Old Grading System for old students
75% Passing base zero 60% Passing base zero From To From To Decimal Equivalence Below 75 Below 60 5.0 75 77.4 60 63.4 3.0 77.5 79.4 63.5 67.4 2.75 79.5 81.4 67.5 71.4 2.5 81.5 84.4 71.5 75.4 2.25 84.5 87.4 75.5 79.4 2.00 87.5 89.4 79.5 84.4 1.75 89.5 91.4 84.5 89.4 1.50 91.5 94.4 89.5 94.4 1.25 94.5 100 94.5 100 1.00
Suggested References
Please refer to suggested and related references used under each subject areas