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COURSE SYLLABUS 2017

COLLEGE CAFA DEPARTMENT : Architecture

COURSE CODE AC 423 COURSE TITLE : Architectural Correlation
FACULTY Arch. Ma. Teresa V. Gopez
Arch. Geronimo R. Lajom
Arch. Casper A. Payongayong

CONSULTATION HOURS : 3 Hours per week

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course (AC Architectural Correlation) is the study of connections and relationships
among architectural subjects including building technology, history of architecture1,2,3,
&4, theory of architecture1,2, & 3, professional practice 1 &2, building utilitiesl ,2,3,
planning, tropical design, principles of housing, and architectural design. This course
aims to strengthen the student’s understanding insubjects covered by the architectural
correlation.

Attributes of Ideal Graduate (AIG)

a.) An ability to apply knowledge in history, theory, planning, building technology

and utilities, structural concepts and professional practice in creating
architectural solutions.
b.) An ability to use concepts and principles from specialized fields and allied
disciplines into various architectural problems.
c.) Knowledge to prepare contract documents, technical reports and other legal

documents used in architectural practice adhering to applicable laws,

standard and regulations.
d.) An ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, codes, charters and standards
of architecture.
e.) An ability to apply research methods to address architectural problems.

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 f.) Knowledge to use various information and communication technology (ICT)
media for architectural solutions, presentation, and techniques in design and
construction.
g.) Acquisition of entrepreneurial and business acumen relevant to architecture
practice (basic knowledge on feasibility, economics/ finance, social
component, design, and construction.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):

1. Learn the architectural manifestations from the beginning of civilization to
contemporary periods of development and the influences of environmental,
historical and socio-cultural factors that contributed to the development of arts,
buildings, structures and of human settlements;
2. Study different theories, philosophies, and works of great past architects and
relate the same to contemporary architecture;
3. Understands the types of construction systems, methods, and materials and its
applications and articulations.
4. Study the basic practices, principles, general design and installation of utilities in
relation to aesthetics, functions, and stability of a building;
5. Learn the role and legal rights and responsibilities of a registered and licensed
architect and the application of the various statues, codes, and regulations
affecting the practice of the profession in the Philippines; and,
6. Understand the concepts of macro-planning process, tropical design, and
housing development in the country.

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)

ATTRIBUTES OF IDEAL GRADUATES (AIG)
1 2 3 4 5 6
a.) Competent in the area of history, theory,
planning, building technology and utilities,
structural concepts and professional practice
V V V V
in creating architectural solutions.
b.) Ability to apply concepts and principles from
specialized fields and allied disciplines into V V V
various architectural problems. _
c.) Knowledge to prepare contract documents,
technical reports and other legal documents
used in architectural practice adhering to V
applicable laws, standard and regulations.
d.) Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws,
codes, charters and standards of V
architecture.
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 e.) Apply research methods to address
architectural problems. V V
f.) Knowledge to use various information and
communication technology (ICT) media for
architectural solutions, presentation, and techniques V
in design and construction.
g.) Acquisition of entrepreneurial and business
acumen relevant to architecture practice (basic
knowledge on feasibility, economics/ finance, social V V
component, design, and construction.

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

The students should develop further their technical competencies through a thorough
review, reports and examinations.

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

RATING DESCRIPTION SCORE

Exhibited exceptional level
Excellent 98-100%
of understanding
Demonstrates above
Very Satisfactory average level of 89-97%
understanding
Demonstrates average
Satisfactory 80-90%
level of understanding
Demonstrates below
Fair average level of 74-79%
understanding
Demonstrates poor level of
Poor 74.99 below
understanding.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

Recitation/ Classroom Presentations and Review

Final Examination in the form of a Comprehensive Examination
Short quizzes from the presentations
Oral Reports (group and individual)
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GRADING SYSTEM:
Class Attendance Grade Percentage/Share Definitions / Parameters
50% Summative examination on
Comprehensive
all the topics taken in the
Examination
course subject
25% Weekly group/ individual
Group/ individual reports
reports. Group ideally
and presentation
composed of 3 members
15% 3 quizzes based on the
areas specified by the PRC
Quizzes
(Professional Regulations
Commission)
10% Values shown by the
student reflected of
Attitude and Attendance
attendance and class
participation
Total 100%

LEARNING EPISODES:
Learning Outcomes Topics Week Learning Activities
Introduction to the Class discussion on
course personal
Class Rules understanding of
Diagnostic the course subject.
Assessment Mutual agreement
1,2 Course Week 1 to class rules and
Requirement course
requirements.
Discussion of BulSU
Mission, Vision and
Policy Guidelines
Area 1;Topic 1 Group 1 Classroom
History of Presentation
2 Architecture (1-4) Week 2 Class Discussion/
active participation
through recitation
Area 1 Topic No. 2 Group 2 Classroom
Week 3
Theory of Presentation
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 Architecture (1-3) Class Discussion/
active participation
through recitation
Area 1; Topic No. 3 Group 3 Classroom
Principles of Presentation
2,3 Planning Week 4 Class Discussion/
active participation
through recitation
Area 1; Topic No. 4 Group 4 Classroom
Professional Presentation
Practice (1-3) Week 5 Class Discussion/
active participation
through recitation
Class Learning Periodic Quiz No. 1
Week 6
Assessment
Area 2;Topic No. 1 Group 5 Classroom
Building Materials Presentation
3 and Technologies Week 7 Class Discussion/
active participation
through recitation
Area 2; Topic No. 2 Group 6 Classroom
Architectural Presentation
Specifications and Week 8 Class Discussion/
Building Estimates active participation
through recitation
Area 2; Topic No. 3 Group 7 Classroom
Building Utilities and Presentation
2,3 Methods of Week 9 Class Discussion/
Construction active participation
through recitation
Area 2; Topic No. 3 Group 8 Classroom
Structural Design Presentation
Week 10 Class Discussion/
active participation
through recitation
SEMINAR 1 Periodic Quiz No. 2
Class Learning Week 11
Assessment
Area 3; Topic No. Group 9 Classroom
4,5 Week 12
1Urban Design Presentation
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 Class Discussion/
active participation
through recitation
Area 3; Topic No. 2 Group 10
Architectural Classroom
Interiors Presentation
4,5,6 Week 13
Class Discussion/
active participation
through recitation
Area 3; Topic No. 3 Group 11
Site Planning and Classroom
Tropical Design Presentation
Week 14
Class Discussion/
active participation
through recitation
Area 3; Topic No. 4 Group 12
Architectural Design Classroom
Presentation
5,6 Week 15
Class Discussion/
active participation
through recitation
Class Learning Periodic Quiz No. 3
Week 16
Assessment
SEMINAR 2
Week 16
Review week for
Comprehensive Week 17
Examination
Class Learning Comprehensive
Week 18
Assessment Examination
Note: See attached Detail Objectives and contents for each area and topic from the PRC

REFERENCES:
Fletcher, Sir Banister, History of Architecture
Harris, Cyrill, Dictionary of Architecture and Construction
Vernon. MD, Psychology of Space
Hall, Edward, Hidden Dimension
Ching, Francis D.K., Form, Space and Order
Phelps, John, Complete Building Construction
Fajardo, Max, Plumbing Design and Estimate
Montaner,Miguel M. Fundamentals of Architectural Acoustics
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PD 1096; RA 9514; BP 344; RA 9266; UAP Doc 200-210
HLURB Guidelines
Architectural Graphic Standards, Me. Graw Hill
Time Saver Standards

CLASS POLICIES:
1. UNIFORM: Students should come to class wearing the prescribed university uniform
(which includes the ID). Those who are not in the proper uniform will be marked absent.
2. ATTENDANCE: Attendance will be checked after a fifteen (15) minute allowance.
Those who will come after the roll call shall be marked absent, though they are still
allowed to attend the class. No student shall exceed six (6) absences, otherwise CHED
requirement shall be imposed- student shall be dropped from the class roster.
3. REQUIREMENTS: In case of student’s absence and failure to submit an assignment
or plate, the student should be able to submit the requirement within a week after the
absence provided there is a valid reason. An excuse letter from a parent (and a
residence certificate) or a medical certificate (in case of sickness) should be presented
upon submission
4. CLASSROOM ETHICS: No student is allowed to leave the room during class time to
buy any required materials or conduct any business outside the classroom. Silence and
order should be maintained inside the classroom.

Prepared by:

Arch. Ma. TERESA V. GOPEZ

AR5A

Arch. GERONIMO R. LAJOM

AR 5B, AR 5D

Arch. CASPER A. PAYONGAYONG

AR 5C

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