Course Outline
First Semester
| No. |
Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Hours |
| 1. |
ARC-601 |
Architectural Heritage |
3(3+0) |
| 2. |
ARC-602 |
Contemporary Architecture |
3(3+0) |
| 3. |
ARC-603 |
Energy Efficient Architecture |
3(3+0) |
| 4. |
ARC-604 |
Research Methods |
3(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
|
|
12(12+0) |
Second Semester
| No. |
Code |
Elective Courses |
Credit Hours |
| 1. |
From elective list |
As per elective choice |
3(3+0) |
| 2. |
From elective list |
As per elective choice |
3(3+0) |
| 3. |
From elective list |
As per elective choice |
3(3+0) |
| 4. |
From elective list |
As per elective choice |
3(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
|
|
12(12+0) |
Third Semester
| No. |
Code |
Thesis Project |
Credit Hours |
| 1. |
ARC-699 |
Thesis as per approval of the competent authority |
3(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
|
|
3(3+0) |
Fourth Semester
| No. |
Code |
Thesis Project |
Credit Hours |
| 1. |
ARC-699 |
Thesis as per approval of the competent authority |
3(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
|
|
3(3+0) |
List of Electives (M. ARCH – General Research Track)
| No. |
Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Hours |
| 1. |
ARC-620 |
Conservation of Architectural Heritage |
3(3+0) |
| 2. |
ARC-621 |
Heritage Legislation and Policies |
3(3+0) |
| 3. |
ARC-622 |
Conservation Theory, History and Technology |
3(3+0) |
| 4. |
ARC-623 |
Environment Sustainability |
3(3+0) |
| 5. |
ARC-624 |
Sustainable Building, Codes and Certifications |
3(3+0) |
| 6. |
ARC-625 |
Climate Responsive Architecture |
3(3+0) |
| 7. |
ARC-626 |
Responsive Design & Built Environment |
3(3+0) |
| 8. |
ARC-627 |
Building Performance Simulation and Monitoring Techniques |
3(3+0) |
| 9. |
ARC-628 |
Building and Urban Energy Modelling |
3(3+0) |
| 10. |
ARC-629 |
Building Information Modelling |
3(3+0) |
| 11. |
ARC-630 |
Advanced Technology in Architecture |
3(3+0) |
| 12. |
ARC-631 |
Theory & Criticism in Architecture |
3(3+0) |
| 13. |
ARC-632 |
Human Centric Design |
3(3+0) |
| 14. |
ARC-633 |
Construction Management |
3(3+0) |
Semester-Wise Plan
First Semester
| No. |
Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Hours |
| 1. |
ARC-611 |
Architectural Heritage and Conservation |
3(3+0) |
| 2. |
ARC-612 |
Conservation Theory, History and Technology |
3(3+0) |
| 3. |
ARC-613 |
Heritage Legislation and Policies |
3(3+0) |
| 4. |
ARC-604 |
Research Methods |
3(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
12(12+0) |
Second Semester
(Any four courses from the List of Electives considering the expertise of available faculty.)
| No. |
Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Hours |
| 1. |
– |
From elective list |
3(3+0) |
| 2. |
– |
From elective list |
3(3+0) |
| 3. |
– |
From elective list |
3(3+0) |
| 4. |
– |
From elective list |
3(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
12(12+0) |
Third Semester
| No. |
Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Hours |
| – |
ARC-699 |
Thesis as per approval of the competent authority |
3(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
3(3+0) |
Fourth Semester
| No. |
Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Hours |
| – |
ARC-699 |
Thesis as per approval of the competent authority |
3(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
3(3+0) |
Total Credit Hours: 30
List of Electives: Architectural Heritage and Conservation
(M. ARCH – Specialized Research Track)
| No. |
Code |
Subject Name |
Credit Hours |
| 1. |
ARC-640 |
Conservation of Urban Built Heritage |
3(3+0) |
| 2. |
ARC-641 |
Art and Architecture of a Core City in Pakistan |
3(3+0) |
| 3. |
ARC-642 |
History and Architecture of Cantonments in Pakistan |
3(3+0) |
| 4. |
ARC-643 |
History and Development of Urban Form |
3(3+0) |
| 5. |
ARC-644 |
Colonial Architectural Heritage in Pakistan |
3(3+0) |
| 6. |
ARC-645 |
Heritage of Forts in Pakistan |
3(3+0) |
| 7. |
ARC-646 |
Religious Architecture of a Historical Period in Pakistan |
3(3+0) |
| 8. |
ARC-647 |
Advanced Conservation Technology |
3(3+0) |
| 9. |
ARC-648 |
Building Technology and Development during British India |
3(3+0) |
| 10. |
ARC-649 |
Modern Technologies and Conservation |
3(3+0) |
| 11. |
ARC-650 |
Conservation Materials and Techniques |
3(3+0) |
| 12. |
ARC-651 |
Conservation and Adaptive Reuse |
3(3+0) |
