M.Sc. Architecture

Master of Science in Architecture

M.Sc. Architecture

1. List of Staff

Name	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest
Aishat T. Abubakar-Kamar	Lecturer I & Coordinator, B.Tech., M.Tech. (FUT, Minna); Ph.D. (UTM, Johor Bahru)	Landscape, Green Architecture and Urban Design
S. B. Oladimeji	Lecturer I, B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D. (LAUTECH, Ogbomosho)	Housing, Facility Management and Sustainable Architecture
*Oluronke O. Odunjo	Reader, B.Tech., M.Tech. (LAUTECH, Ogbomosho); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. LAUTECH, Ogbomosho)	Housing, History of Architecture and Urban Design
*O. O. Ajayi	Reader, B.Tech., M.Tech. (LAUTECH, Ogbomosho); M. Sc., Ph.D. (Johannesburg)	Project Management and Construction Management
*T. O. Bakare	Senior Research Fellow, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (LAUTECH, Ogbomosho)	Housing Studies
*B. O. Abdulraheem	Senior Lecturer, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Sudan)	Architectural Science and Urban Design
*Dorcas O. Adeoye	Senior Lecturer, B.Tech., M.Tech. (LAUTECH, Ogbomosho); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Housing & Urban Design

B. Introduction

The Master of Science Programme in Architecture is designed to weave together sound theoretical knowledge and practical skills, which will facilitate the understanding of the old and the new approaches, materials and designs with their interrelated values for environmental optimum and safe development of the contemporary and futuristic architecture. The programme shall be based on sustainable architecture, architectural practice and ethics, and independent design and dissertation components. Students shall be challenged to expand their conceptual and creative skills while being grounded in the requirements essential for professional registration and practice after graduation.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is the development of skills in architecture through academic pursuit integrated with technological research and practical application to produce graduates of integrity with means and ways of generating employment.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the M.Sc. in Architecture is to produce architects with professional and intellectual capabilities to contribute meaningfully to architectural developmemt in addressing the dynamic built environment and its challenges. The specific objectives of the programme are to:

1. provide adequate tutelage in contemporary design and construction through exploration of modern design principles;
2. put in place a curriculum that covers broad and dynamic Architectural principles and working knowledge of entrepreneurial values;
3. organize research that is directed towards solving immediate problems through the use of locally available materials, cost and energy saving designs and recycled building materials;
4. facilitate acquisition of practical work within and outside the faculty such as workshops, field work and appropriate scientific research; and
5. produce graduates who are able to create rather than seek jobs, through integrated and comprehensive technological approach.

E. Admission Requirements

Candidates that will be eligible for admission into the M.Sc. programme should satisfy the following requirements:

1. A minimum of five credits including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing or Fine Arts and one other from: Geography, Chemistry, Economics, Building Construction and Land Surveying.
2. A holder of Bachelor degree in Architecture from University of Ilorin or any other approved University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
3. Applicants with 3rd class degree from University of Ilorin may be admitted after successful completion of their Postgraduate Diploma programme (PGD) in Architecture from University of Ilorin or any other approved University or minimum of 10 years working experience from reputable Architectural firm with submission of portfolio to the postgraduate committee of the Department for proper assessment.

F. Duration of the Programme

The duration of the programme will be a minimum of 18 calender months and a maximum of 24 calender months on full-time.

G. Detailed Course Description

ARC 801 Advanced Architectural Design I 4 Credits

Studio design programme: complex and contextual development of complete architectural design in the urban setting. Consideration of site: orientation, environmental relationship and building systems. Development of design programme: design concept and philosophy. Material selection: mechanical, acoustical, structural, lighting considerations. 15h (T); 135h (P); C

ARC 802 Advanced Architectural Design II 4 Credits

Independent work on several quick approaches. Complex and contextual issues of complete architecture design in the urban setting. Consideration of site: orientation, environmental relationship and building systems. Development of design programme: design concept and philosophy. Material selection: mechanical, acoustical, structural, lighting considerations. Preparation of construction documents: outline specifications, preliminary cost estimates, sustainability rating assessment. 15h (T); 135h (P); C

ARC 803 Advanced Building Components and Methods I 3 Credits

Advanced reinforced concrete. Modular co-ordination /prefabrication system. Building pre- stressed concrete. Building technology using more complex building components. Metal works; sliding and folding doors, revolving doors, security doors, doors and window schedule. Frame structure: supported mainly by a skeleton, frame of wood, steel or reinforced concrete. Rigid frames with fixed joints to resist lateral forces. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

ARC 804 Advanced Building Components and Methods II 3 Credits

Building systems: industrialized buildings, methods of production and construction, problems of prefabricated buildings, systems theory. Advanced timber construction: scaffolding, frame work and underpinning. Cladding: cotton walls, panel walls, stone walls. Advanced reinforced concrete: modular co- ordination, system building, pre-stressed concrete. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

ARC 805 Advanced Architectural Structure I (Wood and Concrete) 2 Credits

Complex building systems: industrialized building systems, methods of production and construction, problems of prefabricated buildings. System theory: wood structure based on the same principles, provision of more rigidity with fewer members. Application of continuity to design of reinforced concrete structures 30h (T); C

ARC 806 Building Regulations and Specification Writing 2 Credits

History of building regulations. Implications of building regulation and bye-laws. Fundamental clauses and purpose of building regulations. Strategies for compliance with tight situations. Applications for planning permission. Definition of specifications. Purpose and uses of specifications. Classification of specification: on drawings, contract bills. Type and methods of specification writings. 30h (T); C

ARC 807 Technical Report Writing 2 Credits

Preparation of a technical report in academic writing skills. Methodology and sequence of writing. General structures of a technical report. Case studies of technical report of authors propositions. Technical report writing on specific areas. 90h (P); C

ARC 808 Architectural Practice and Ethics I 2 Credits

Roles of NIA and ARCON. Procedures for obtaining building plan approval. Types and conditions of contracts. Architectural office organization and procedures. Site supervision and meetings. Tendering: types, documents, analysis, negotiations. Contracts award: types, award, signing, take and hand over sites, defects liability period, final account and certificate of final completion. 30h (T); C

ARC 809 Advanced Building Services 2 Credits

Specialized mechanical services in buildings: Lifts and escalators. Air-conditioning in buildings: design considerations and implication of mechanical systems or detailed construction. Economic considerations in planning for air-conditioning and other mechanical services including cost-in-use. 30h (T); C

ARC 810 Design Economics and Cost Monitoring 2 Credits

Cost planning theories and techniques, cost analysis, indices and data. Practical application of cost control techniques, variation process, cost in use, land use value determinations, Concepts and working principles of design and environmental economics. 30h (T); C

ARC 811 Life Project 4 Credits

Real project situations as encountered in practice: projects in need, clients, target costs. Sites: size, coordination, neighbourhood, climate, orientation, topography. Seemingly real projects shall be given to students with existing sites. Students are to design and plan such schemes on given sites with all considerations and produce both presentation and working drawings. 180h (P); C

ARC 812 Architectural Practice and Ethics II 2 Credits

Contract, scale of fees and professional code of conduct based on NIA PPE examination syllabi and in comparism with RIBA syllabus, contract with and without quantities, FIDEC form of contract: nominated sub-contract, suppliers. Emphasis on practical realities, possible hitches and NIA professional practice syllabus. 30h (T); C

ARC  813  Architectural  Research  Method 2 Credits

Identification of aim and objectives of research topics. Formulation of research questions. Research delimitation. Formulation of problems and identification of hypothesis. Conceptualization of research problems. Identification of research gap. Contribution to body of knowledge. Research designs. Sources and methods of data collection. Analysis of data: presentation of results and conclusion. 30h (T); C

ARC 814 Urban Design Theory 2 Credits

City planning. Modern movement in architecture. Review of 20^th century city planning. Approaches to analysis of cities: historical, theoretical, philosophical and practical. Approach to city planning in Nigeria : problems, urban housing, challenges of real estate development. 30h (T); C

ARC 815 Design and Dissertation 8 Credits

This module will prepare the students towards meeting the external examiner. Students prepare a dissertation and design under the supervision of staff during the final semester of the programme. Each student selects topic of architectural concern, carries out detailed research on the approved topic, identifies the research gap and contribution to the body of knowledge. Each student translates the products of the empirical research into an Architectural design. The design project and dissertation assessment shall be based on 60% for external assessor and 40% for final internal jury. 360h (P); C

ARC 816 Design and Dissertation Seminar 2 Credits

Students are required to write and make power point presentation of two seminar papers. The subject of the papers must be on the area of the student‘s approved design and dissertation topics. The papers are expected to address issues of considerable importance to the dissertation. 90h (P); C

ARC 817 Advanced Architectural Structures II (Steel and Frame) Credits

Complex building structures. Resolution into simple structural members: trusses types, loadings and maximum spans, continuous beams, two equal and unequal spans, three equal and unequal spans. Composite structures: double columns and steel structures. Structures supported mainly by a skeleton: frame, wood, steel, or reinforced concrete as opposed to being load-bearing walls. 30h (T); E

ARC 818 Advanced Landscape Design Theory 2 Credits

Development of vocabularies for landscape: description, analysis and design. Development of design proposals: drawings, models, physical, socio economic, technological, architectural and ideological forces underlying the organization and form of human spaces and communities. 30h (T); E

ARC 819 Site Planning and Urban Ecology 2 Credits

Preliminary site investigation and analysis, environmental consideration of sites, factors affecting building location and orientation, layout of recreational facilities, typical site details, illustrative site plans and ecology as it relates to urban layout. 30h (T); E

ARC 820 Urban Renewal Techniques 2 Credits

Process of urban restoration. Scope and analysis of urban restoration. Case study of existing slums in urban fringes. Students shall be assigned to follow urban renewal process and renew a given slum area. 15h (T); 45h (P); E

ARC 821 Project and Site Management 2 Credits

Definition of project management. Project management techniques: Gants‘ chart, Critical path method, PERT network analysis. Methods of project procurement models. Sources of finance for building projects. Principles of discounting cash flow and yield analysis. 15h (T); 45h (P); E

ARC 822 Facilities Management 2 Credits

Understanding problems associated with buildings: construction, minor repairs, major maintenance, procurement strategy. Building remodelling:   abandoned, dilapidated. Management: tenancy, letting, leasing, valuation. 30h (T); E

ARC 823 Advanced Lighting 2 Credits

Advanced empirical methods of analyses and design of artificial and natural lighting. Factors influencing the psychology of reaction to colours. Special application in specialized buildings: museum, libraries, hospitals. 30h (T); E

ARC 824 Building Systems and Energy Conservation 2 Credits

Building systems and energy conservation, energy saving design, material usage and associated factors. Building energy performance and human interaction. Energy efficiency in buildings. 30h (T); E

ARC 825 Building Climatology 2 Credits

Advanced architectural consideration with reference to environment and climate. Interaction between man, buildings and climatic factors: comfort limit, comfort zone, human tolerance value, thermal comfort, air movement, building orientation, stack effect, noise and acoustic considerations, energy-efficient building materials and application. 30h (T); E

ARC 826 Advanced Interior Design and Spatial Organization 2 Credits

Advanced interior designs and modelling; with special emphasis on spatial configuration and analysis for space circulation, interior fixture and furniture in line with contemporary architectural practice of interior design and finishing. 30h (T); E

Graduation Requirements

A candidate is required to pass a minimum of fifty-four (54) credit units for graduation. Made up as follows;

Core                            46 Credits

Electives                     08 Credits

Total                           54 Credits

I. Summary Compulsory Courses:

ARC 801(4), 802(4), 803(3), 804(3), 805(2), 806(2), 807(2), 808(2), 809(2), 810(2), 811(4),

812(2), 813(2), 814(2), 815(8), 816(2) +46 Credits

Elective Courses:

ARC 817(2), 818(2), 819(2), 820(2), 821(2), 822(2), 823(2), 824(2), 825(2), 826(2)20 Credits