Republic of the Philippines

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Puerto Princesa City

College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology

ARCHITECTURE-COURSE DESCRIPTION
ENGLISH SUBJECTS

ENG 1: Study and Thinking Skills. This course aims to develop

students’ thinking and reading skills for academic study. It is divided into three parts.
The first part deals with the course orientation and introduction to thinking and study
skills. The second part deals with reading techniques. The third part deals with graphic
materials.

ENG 2: Speech & Oral Communication. A course on the principles of

speech and oral communication; including speaking and listening, correct pronunciation
and diction, and the appropriate use of language in communicative situations.

BEC 1: Technical Communication. The nature of technical

communication; skills and strategies for reading and writing literature reviews, journal
articles, and technical reports; making oral presentations.

FILIFINO SUBJECTS

FIL1: Komunikasyon sa Akamikong Filipino. Ang Filipino 1 ay isang

metalinggwistik na pag-aaral sa gamit ng akademikong Filipino sa iba’t ibang sitwasyon
at larangan. Sa paraang interdisiplinaryo at interaktibo. Inaasahang malilinang sa mga
mag-aaral ang mga kailangang kaalaman at kasanayang komunikatibo: pakikinig,
pagsasalita, pagbasa, pagsulat, at panonood.

FIL 2: Pagbasa at Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik. Ang kursong ito

ay magbibigay pokus sa akademikong pagbasa at lohikal na pagsulat tungo sa
paggawa ng sariling pananaliksik. Sasaklawin din ng kurso ang makabuluhang
paggamit ng iba’t ibang estratehiya sa pagbasa at pagsulat bilang paghahanda ng mga
sulating pang-akademiko.
SOCIAL SCIENCES

HUM 1: Humanities and the Arts. This course is a basic introduction to the
student of humanities using an interdisciplinary approach. This course focuses upon
central concepts and the fundamental nature of philosophy, architecture, literature,
music, religion and art. Concepts from these disciplines are integrated with
contemporary Filipino culture.

HUM 2: Intro. To Philosophy and Logic. Logic is the formal study of what
counts as appropriate (i.e. “good”) reasoning. Most of us have some (modest) natural
abilities at recognizing good reasoning from bad reasoning, but we are also (most of us)
aware that sometimes these intuitions are quite fallible – especially depending on the
topic reasoned about! Logic began with the observation that there were patterns as to
what counted as good arguments and what counted as bad ones – patterns of
reasoning that reliably took us from some set of claims known to be true (“premises”) to
other claims that are true (“conclusions”). When premises are advanced to support a
conclusion we call it an “argument” and thus, since logic studies the relations of
inference between premises and conclusions, logic also helps us put together good
arguments. The branch of logic that will be mostly occupying us in this class is
Deductive Logic. This area of logic is concerned with one particular aspect of good
argumentation: validity. There are many other things important to a good argument and
to participation in argumentative activities other than validity, but awareness of the
patterns of deductive validity is by no means optional if one is to reason and argue well!

HUM 3: World Literature. A survey of world literature from the ancient

world through the sixteenth century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama,
and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from
a diverse group of authors and traditions

SOC SCI 1: Rizal & other Heroes & Heroines. A comprehensive study
designed to familiarize the students with the role of Rizal and other national
heroes in the development of nationalism and national independence
movement. It embraces the youth role in nation building. It shall a l s o i n c l u d e
t h e i m p o r t a n t e p i s o d e s i n R i z a l ’ s l i f e w i t h e m p h a s i s o n h i s l i t e r a r y work
& novels, Poems, essays and letters. It presents a new perspective on Rizal’s true worth
as a conscientious builder of the Filipino nation with a clear view of its
aspirations and as a champion of the rights of the Filipinos.
It presents a newdimension to Rizal’s role as a citizen of
t h e w o r l d i n espousing and defending human rights and fundamental freedom this
course will help students to understand and appreciate the contributions.
Dr.Jose Rizal and other heroes and heroines to our natio
n a l h e r i t a g e , t h e influences of their thoughts on our basic life and destiny of the
Philippine Republic and the universality of their principles

SOC SCI 2: Politics & Governance with Phil. Constitution. An introductory

study of Political Science with emphasis on a) governments and governance; b)
constitutionalism; c) selected ideologies and philosophical concepts that shaped various
forms and nature of government. Where applicable, the Philippine political and
governmental system and the 1987 Philippine Constitution will be the primary focus and
locus of topics and subject matters. Politics and Governance is a three-unit course in
College in the Philippine education system. An introductory study of Political Science
and the 1987 Constitution is mandated by the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) for the tertiary level.

SOC SCI 3: Philippines History. The course introduces the students to the
development of the Philippines as a nation from Pre-Colonialism to the formation of its
government as a Republic. It will have a general survey of the significant events that
shaped the Filipino nation while at the same time traces our national and cultural
heritage. Thus, it will be presented in sequential and chronological order. The course is
also a study of the significant historical stages that formed the economic, political, social
and cultural development of the country through an analysis of the relationship of past
events with the present condition of the nation.

SOC SCI 4: General Psychology. This course is designed to give you a

broad overview of the many different perspectives from which psychologists try to
understand human behavior. By the end of this course, you will be familiar with these
perspectives: biological, clinical, cognitive, developmental, personality, social, and
abnormal psychology. This course is appropriate for those who are interested in an
introductory course for the field of psychology.

ECO 1: Taxation &Agrarian Reform. This course presents a general

background of economics, the interaction of its various elements and its effect in
general to people’s lives. Specifically, it provides an introduction to economics and
economic concepts in theory, policy and practice, with particular reference and
emphasis to the Philippine economic experience. It also includes a general background
of the laws of taxation and land reform.

ANTHRO1: Sociology or Anthropology. The methods, concepts, and

applications of sociological knowledge emphasizing culture, interaction, groups,
institutions, order, and change. An examination of the total range of human cultural
diversity. The goal is to understand the enormous diversity of human culture, and to
understand why and how different ways of life have arisen. This course introduces the
basic principles of social-cultural anthropology, designed to provide insight into the
cultural aspects of human ways of life. Examples from cultures around the world are
used to illustrate concepts introduced in class.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PE 1: Self Testing Activities. This course is designed to measure and

evaluate the physical condition and capabilities of the students. Activities are focused
on the foundation of Physical fitness and Dance Aerobics as the development activity.
Provides opportunities to discover their special skills for effective physical performances
and competitiveness in the Inter-class Dance Aerobics Competition (Culminating
Activity) highlights the course.

PE2: Fundamental Games &Sports. This course deals with the study
of the basic skills, nature, background of officiating, rules and development on the
selected individual/dual sports. Activities focused on the enhancement of the individuals'
skills through officiating, group drills on basic skills and game participation in actual
game tournaments. An Inter-Class Sports tournament highlights the course.

PE 3: Fundamental of Rhythmic Activities. These courses are to

introduce the art and sport of dancing and to provide the necessary skills and
understanding for an appreciation of the artistic, athletic, and social qualities of dance.
Throughout the course, students will learn various concepts surrounding dance
including culture, etiquette, and application in social settings as well as several different
styles of dance and the rhythms and types of music to which they are danced. Besides
being a learning experience, this is to be an enjoyable course

PE 4: Recreational Activities. This course covers the exploration and

examination of the foundations of basic sports programming skills, methods, and
techniques necessary to delivers port and recreation activities with a variety of settings,
agencies, and organizations
ROTC/CWTS

NSTP 1: CWTS1. CWTS refers to programs or activities contributory to the

general welfare and the betterment of life for the members of the community or the
enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education,
environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and morals of the citizenry.

NSTP 2: CWTS 2. This course is one (1) of the three (3) components under
the National Service Training Program Act of 2001 (R.A. No. 9163) designed to
encourage, develop and train student to contribute to the general welfare and the
betterment of life for the members of the community or the enhancement of its facilities,
especially those devoted to improving health, education, environment,
entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and moral of the citizenry and other social welfare
services. It consists of lectures on values education, transformational leadership, and
social mobilization.

ROTC 1: ROTC 1. This program component is designed to provide

military education and training for students to mobilize them for national defense
preparedness. This is also a glimpse for young people to see how military life is and
encourage them into service.

Graduates of the ROTC program component are organized into the Citizen
Armed Force, while graduates of the LTS and CWTS program components are
organized into the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) administered by the
Department of National Defense, the Commission on Higher Education and Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority.

ROTC 2:
BASIC ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

MATH 1: College Algebra. Introductory set theory, real number systems,

relations, functions, operation on algebraic expression, linear equation and quadratic
equation, system of equation, and combination mathematics. Prereq: none 3 u.

MATH 6: Plane and Spherical Trigonometry. Generalized and fundamental

trigonometric function and identities, logarithms, solution of right and oblique Spherical
triangles, application to terrestrial mensuration. Prereq: none 3.u

MATH 11A: Solid Mensuration. Fundamentals of solid geometry and

applications; includes simple proofs of volume and surface formulas. Prereq: Math 11B,
Math 12; 2 u.

MATH 20: Differential & Integral Calculus: The course is about the two major
parts of Calculus, namely:
1. Differential Calculus which covers functions; limits and continuity; derivatives of
algebraic functions; differentials; partial derivatives; indeterminate forms; applications.
2. Integral Calculus which covers anti-derivatives; integration methods and
techniques; definite integrals; multiple integrals; applications; infinite series.

MATH 9: Analytic Geometry. Coordinate systems; equations and their loci;

straight lines, conic sections and higher plane curves; transformation of coordinates.
Prereq: Math 11B, Math 12; 3 u.

BASIC ENGINEERING SCIENCES

MECH 31 B: Engineering Mechanics. Statics and dynamics such as operations

with the free body concept; equilibrium of coplanar and non-coplanar force systems;
analysis of frames and trusses; friction; centroids and moments of inertia; motion of
particles and rigid bodies; force, mass and acceleration; work and energy, impulse and
momentum. Prereq: Math 43, Phy 21/L; 5 u.

MECH 32B: Strength of Materials. Axial stress and strain; stresses for torsion
and bending; combined stresses; beam deflections; indeterminate beams; elastic
instability; shear and moments in beam, vertical shear, bending moment, combined axial
and flexural loads, thermal stresses; mohr circle, columns and riveted connections.
Prereq: Mech 31: 4 u.
 ACAD-1: Computer Aided Design Drafting & Design 1. Computer Aided
Design(CAD). This is an introductory course in freehand sketching and computer-aided
drafting/ design. Students will be taught basic CAD commands, tools, multi-view drawing
and dimensioning techniques.For successful completion of this course a comprehensive
examination over the use and execution of CAD will be required. Persons not passing the
comprehensive examination will be required to repeat the course.

ACAD-2: Computer Aided Design Drafting & Design 2. This course

provides students with a broad introduction into 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and modeling with a focus on construction- and
architecture-specific applications. Students will learn how to use industry-leading CAD
software programs (Autodesk AutoCAD and Google SketchUp) to model construction
projects, and then create and distribute basic, industry-standard architectural drawings.

AS -1: Steel and Timber Design. A design course that aims at introducing
practical structural steeldesign. The objective of this course is to provide students with
the knowledge to properly design steelstructures and be able to provide proper
construction details for their design. Students attending theclass will learn how to design
structural steel elements and connections. While the course emphasizesthe concept of
load and resistance factors design (LRFD), the ASD design method as adopted by the
14thedition of AISC is followed. Course examples will cover both LRFD and ASD design.

CE 31/FB: Elementary Surveying. Plotting of surveyor’s field notes. Includes

drawing elevations, contour lines, plan and profiles, laying out traverses, interpreting
survey data and topographic symbols, and producing topographical drawings.

CE 47/B Theory of Structures. Basic assumptions of theory of structures:

ideal materials, small deflections.Stress, strain, extension of bars.Thermal stresses, thin
shells.Bending moment and shear force diagrams for beams and simple
frames.Properties of areas.Stresses due to bending: normal and shear.Beam deflection:
integration and unit-load theorem.Stability: column buckling.Shear centre, torsion of
circular sections.Principle of work and energy.
NATURAL/PHYSICAL SCIENCES

STS :Environmental Science. Basic concepts of environmental science as an

independent field of science. It includes the study of the environmental problems and their
possible solutions, the relationship between organisms and their environment. Prereq:
Chem 16/L; 3 u.

PHY 21/L: Elementary Physics I. Basic concepts of mechanics, waves, optics,

and their relations and conversions. Prereq: Math 11B, Math 12; 7 h. (4 lec, 3 lab) 5 u.

PHY 22/L: Elementary Physics II. Basic concepts of heat, thermodynamics,

electricity and magnetism. Prereq: Phy 21/L; 7 h. (4 lec, 3 lab) 5 u.

PROFFESIONAL ALLIED SUBJECTS

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS 1 : GRAPHICS

GR-1
1

The study of visual communication, typography, alphabet of lines

and their applications and the use and care of instruments,
geometric construction, use of scale, mensuration and
dimensioning. Emphasis is given to the study of the theory of
Course Description
projection with analysis of the relationship between points, lines
and planes in space. Includes exercises on surface development
and graphic presentation

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS - 2 : VISUAL

VT-1
TECHNIQUES 1

The study of visualization and graphic presentation in the form of

freehand drawings including still-life and architectural forms and
Course Description
entourage using different media, in black and white/monochrome.
 ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS- 3 :
GR-2
GRAPHICS 2

An introduction to measured drawings applying graphic

conventions; the study of pictorial presentation and perspective
Course Description projections; plotting of shades and shadows in both orthographic
and perspective drawings.

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS 4 : VISUAL

VT-2
TECHNIQUES 2

An introduction to the study of color as form-giver; psychology of

color; theories of light and color; scientific and aesthetic
considerations of color; study and exercises on the use of color as
presentation tool; architectural presentations and outdoor color
Course Description
rendering using appropriate techniques in color mixing and
application and various media such as watercolor, acrylic paints,
pastel etc.

ARCHITECTURAL VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS - 5 :VISUAL

VT-3
TECHNIQUES 3

Covers exercises on advanced techniques of presentation using

Course Description mixed media. Includes the study of multi-media composition/digital
presentation, photography and computer generation.

E. PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Course Name ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1- INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN

Design fundamentals involving basic creative design exercises
Course Description
with emphasis on space, form and mass
 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3 - CREATIVE DESIGN IN
D-3
ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS

Course Description Design exercises stressing the value of programming,

orientation, and inter-relationship of interior spaces

D-4 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 4 - SPACE PLANNING 1

Design exercises involving innovative approaches on

Course Description
vernacular architecture including energy conservation and
space management

D-5 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 5 - SPACE PLANNING 2

Design exercises stressing the analysis of space requirements

Course Description
based on organizational structure, functional set up and human
behavior to focus on linkages and interaction to spaces
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6 - SITE DEVELOPMENT
D-6
PLANNING & LANDSCAPING

Design exercises stressing environmental analysis, aesthetic,

Course Description topographic, geologic, and seismologic conditions, utilities,
circulations, legal considerations and sensitivities of man.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 7 - COMMUNITY

D-7
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN

Design exercises giving emphasis on the socio-cultural

Course Description
activities of man, architectural conservation, proxemics and
materials for architecture and designing with nature.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 8 - DESIGN OF COMPLEX

D-8
STRUCTURES

Design exercises giving emphasis to process and development

Course Description
of building structures, utilities, laws, structural concepts and
ecological planning.
 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 9 – THESIS RESEARCH
D-9
WRITING

Design exercises stressing the importance of collaboration in

Course Description
solving architectural problems; preliminary research and studies
for the terminal project

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 10 – THESIS RESEARCH

D-10
APPLICATION

Terminal project involving a comprehensive problem in building,

Course Description
interior and landscape architecture integrating the process and
issues of previous studies

TOA-1 THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE- 1

Course Description Design theories with emphasis on perceptual and proxemic

sensitivities in organizing forms and space

TOA-2 THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 2

Course Description Evaluation of current concepts, goals, processes and

methodologies applicable to architectural design.

ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS
Course Name:
Basic design of interior spaces geared toward initial
understanding of theories and principles in architectural
Course Description
interiors in relation to anthropometrics, proxemics and
ergonomics
BT-1 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 1 - BUILDING MATERIALS

Building materials- its properties, composition, application and

Course Description
articulation including the mode of specifying these materials in
building construction.

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 2 - CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

BT-2
IN WOOD, STEEL AND CONCRETE (1 Storey Building)

Construction methods and techniques and the production of

Course Description working drawings of a one (1)- storey building structure in
wood, masonry, reinforced concrete and steel.

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 3- CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

BT-3
IN STEEL CONCRETE AND MASONRY (2-Storey Building)

Construction methods and techniques and the production of

Course Description working drawings of a medium- rise building of reinforced
concrete, masonry, glass and steel.

BT-4 BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 4- SPECIFICATIONS WRITING

AND QUANTITY SURVEYING
Specifications writing using uniform system or masterformat,
Course Description estimating methods and quantity surveying.

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 5- ALTERNATIVE BUILDING

BT -5 CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

Construction methods and techniques for different types of

buildings using any appropriate alternative building construction
Course Description
system.
 BUILDING UTILITIES 1 (BU 1) - PLUMBING AND SANITARY
BU-1
SYSTEMS

Principles and practices in plumbing and sanitary systems- its

Course Description design, installation, operation and maintenance in buildings in
relation to the immediate surroundings or environment. .

BUILDING UTILITIES 2 (BU 2) – ELECTRICAL,

BU-2
ELECTRONICS AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Electrical and mechanical systems in buildings- materials,

Course Description
equipment, design, installation and maintenance.

BUILDING UTILITIES 3 (BU 3) – ACOUSTICS AND

BU-3 LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Course Description The psycho-physics of acoustics and lighting- its measurement,

analysis and application to architectural discipline.

HOA-1 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 1

Architectural manifestation of thoughts from the beginning of

Course Description civilization to the Byzantine Period.

HOA-2 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE - 2

Architectural manifestation of civilization and thoughts during

Course Description
the era of western dominance towards post modernism
HOA-3 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 3

Architectural reflections of traditional Asian thoughts and

Course Description
civilizations: their changes and challenges in contemporary life.

HOA- 4 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE - 4

Reflections on architecture in the Philippines: their changes and

Course Description challenges in contemporary life and the ideology of conserving
its architectural legacies.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1 (LAWS AFFECTING THE

PP-1 PRACTICE
OF ARCHITECTURE)

Legal obligations and responsibilities

of the Architect
Course Description
The course is designed to provide the students with the basic
knowledge of all laws related to the practice of architecture
 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2 (ADMINISTERING THE
PP-2
REGULAR SERVICES OF THE ARCHITECT)

Architecture as a Profession, Ethical Norms

and Office Procedures
The course is designed to provide the students
with the basic understanding of the
Course Description practice of architecture pertaining
to the basic services the architect renders
within the context of
professionalism, ethical conduct and
quality service delivery.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 (GLOBAL PRACTICE FOR THE

PP- 3 21ST CENTURY )

The Architect, the Firm, the Project in the Global Arena

The course is designed to provide the students with an expanded
Course Description view of the role of the architect in the built environment and the
emerging transformation of the practice of architecture in a global
setting.

PLANNING 1 – SITE PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE

PLN-1
ARCHITECTURE

The artistic and functional arrangement of buildings, open

spaces, service areas, circulation and other external areas;
Course Description
techniques in the enhancement and design of exterior
environments.
PLN -2 PLANNING 2 – FUNDAMENTALS OF URBAN DESIGN &
COMMUNITY ARCHITECTURE
Spatial Order, Socio –Cultural expression in the design of the
Course Description exterior environment in neighborhoods, communities, towns &
cities.

PLANNING 3 – INTRODUCTION TO URBAN AND

PLN- 3
REGIONAL PLANNING

Concepts & emerging trends, methods & techniques in urban

Course Description
and regional planning; design of human settlements, and
overview of land use in the planning of regions.

COMPUTER–AIDED DESIGN & DRAFTING FOR

ACAD-1
ARCHITECTURE 1

A basic introduction on computer and software programs useful

Course Description in architectural practice. The course deals with aspects of
architectural 2D & 3D drafting and design.

COMPUTER–AIDED DESIGN & DRAFTING FOR

ACAD- 2
ARCHITECTURE 2

An advanced computer-aided architectural rendering, modeling

Course Description and animation using current software.

Ar- RM RESEARCH METHODS FOR ARCHITECTURE

Quantitative and operational methods in architectural design

Course Description
research activity, requirement in use analysis
TD-1 TROPICAL DESIGN

Techniques for the design and planning of buildings within the

Course Description technological and social constraints prevailing in the hot-humid
tropics.

HSNG 1 HOUSING

Socio-Cultural and Institutional Challenges for Effective Delivery

Course Description
of Housing in the Phil.

F. ARCHITECTURE COMPREHENSIVE COURSE

ARCC ARCHITECTURE COMPREHENSIVE COURSE

The architecture comprehensive course provides an opportunity

for each student to show evidence of his or her ability to
Course Description 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.

G. SPECIALIZATION COURSES

COMMUNITY PLANNING DEVELOPMENT

CPD

Introduction to the study of the community, focusing on

community organization, ecology and major social institutions
and groups within the community services is discussed within the
context of patterns of community interaction, processes and
Course Description
dynamics.
UDS URBAN DESIGN STUDIO

Course Description Design exercises on complex design problems in real urban

settings

C Mngt 1 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

This course is about methodologies and tools necessary for each

aspect of construction project life-cycle broken into organizing,
planning, monitoring, and controlling, as well as the theories upon
Course Description which these are built. Students will learn about cost and risk
control, developing and applying policies and procedures as well
as subcontractor management, purchasing and project
financing.