B.Arch

THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING- MADURAI 625 015(An Autonomous Institution affiliated to Anna University)

RULES AND REGULATIONS

B.Arch. Degree Programme

(This Rules and Regulations are applicable to the candidates admitted from the academic year 2004-05 onwards)

1.0 PRELIMINARY DEFINITIONS AND NOMENCLATURE

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:

i) Programme means Degree Programme, that is B. Arch Degree Programme.

ii) Course means a theory or studio based subject that is normally studied in a semester, like Mathematics, History,Construction, Architectural Design etc.

iii) Head of the Department means the Head of the Department who is responsible for all academic activities of thatdepartment and implementation of relevant rules of this regulations.

iv) Head of the Institution means the principal of College / Institution who is responsible for all academic activitiesof that College / Institution and for implementation of relevant rules of this Regulations.

v) University means Anna University.

vi) Controller means Controller of Examination of the Institution.2.0 QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION

2.1 The candidates seeking admission to the first semester of ten semesters B. Arch Degree Programme shall berequired to have passed the Higher Secondary Examination of (10+2) Curriculum (Academic Stream) prescribed bythe Government of Tamil Nadu with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as three of the four courses of the studyprescribed under Part III or any other examinations of any University or Authority accepted by the Syndicate of theUniversity as equivalent thereto.

2.2 Notwithstanding the qualifying examinations the candidate might have passed, he/she shall also write an aptitudetest to test the skill of the candidate in creativity, perception and drawing as well as their proficiency in mathematicsand physical sciences and also their general knowledge in areas such as art, architecture, town planning etc. asstipulated by Council of Architecture.

2.3 The eligibility criteria such as marks, number of attempts and physical fitness shall be as prescribed by the Syndicateof the University from time to time.

2.4 The candidate shall not have completed 21 years of age as on first of July of the year of application. For candidatesbelonging to SC / ST, the age limit is relaxable by 3 years.

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3.0 STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME

The Programme will have a curriculum with syllabi consisting of

i) Theory based courses such as History of Architecture, Design of structures etc.,

ii) Theory cum Studio based courses comprising of courses on Materials and Construction, Architectural Graphics,Communicative English and Computer Studio.

iii) Studio based courses comprising of courses on Visual Arts, Basic Design and Architectural Design.

iv) Elective Courses for specialization in related fields.

v) A practical training in the VII Semester for exposure to the Architectural profession.

vi) A dissertation work in the IX Semester.

vii) A thesis work in the X Semester

viii) Educational tour

ix) NCC / NSS / NSO activities for character development.

x) Every student is required to undergo at least one site or field visit for every course offered, starting from the firstsemester of the programme. Every teacher shall take the students at least for one site / field visit in a semester

4.0 DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME AND SEMESTERS

4.1 A student is ordinarily expected to complete the B. Arch. Programme in 10 semesters but in any case not more than16 semesters. Each semester normally consisting of 90 working days or 450 hours. In any contingent situation thenumber of working days per semester shall not be less than 65 days. The Principal is given the discretionary powersto decide the number of working days in such contingencies. The Principal shall ensure that every teacher impartsinstruction as per the number of periods specified in the syllabus and that the teacher teaches the full content of thespecified syllabus for the course being taught

4.2 For the purpose of regulations, the academic year will be divided into two semesters, the odd semester normallyspanning from June to November and the even semester from December to May.

4.3 The courses in the curriculum of the Odd semesters will be conducted only in odd semesters and that of the evensemesters only in even semesters and a candidate may proceed to the any semester if and only if he / she hascompleted the course prescribed for the previous semesters (vide clause 5.1).

5.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF A SEMESTER

5.1 A candidate who has fulfilled the following conditions shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements for completion of a semester:

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a. he/she has earned not less than 60% of attendance in each course in that semester and not less than 75% ofattendance on an average in all the courses in that semester put together, and

b. his/her progress has been satisfactory, and

c. his/her conduct has been satisfactory.

5.2 Students who have earned less than 60% attendance in any individual course of the semester are not deemed to havecompleted the semester.

Students who have earned less than 65% attendance on an average in all the courses of that semester are not deemedto have completed the semester.

5.3 However, a candidate who could secure 60% attendance in any individual course and an average attendance between65% and 74% in all the courses in the current semester due to medical reasons (hospitalization / accident / specificillness) or due to participation in the College / University / State / National / International level Sports events withprior permission from the Principal / competent authority shall be given exemption from the prescribed attendancerequirement and he/she shall be permitted to appear for the current semester examinations.

5.4 Attendance on medical grounds, co-curricular and extra curricular activities all put together shall be granted up to10% on the prescribed minimum average attendance (i.e. 75%) provided Medical Certificate or certificate ofparticipation in co curricular / extra curricular activities from the competent authority is submitted within THREEworking days from the date of rejoining the college after the particular period of leave on medical ground or extra curricular activities or both.

5.4.1 To consider the following co-curricular / extra-curricular activities for the award of On Duty Leave:

Sports and Games: TIES, Inter collegiate, Inter Zonal, Inter University, State level, National level and Open Tournaments. NCC: Camps and expeditions NSS camps Seminar / Symposia : Paper presentation / Technical Quiz Leadership course organized by other organizations & Alumni Association activities Awards and Training Programs Cultural Programs Association Activities Personal damages incurred during the extra-curricular activities. Projects in Industries/Organizations. Attending interviews for on/off campus placements.

The students those who are uniformly good in curriculum progress shall be considered for the grant of On Duty Leaveunder co-curricular / extra-curricular activities by the competent authorities.

5.5 Percentage of attendance for the leave period (ML or On Duty Leave or Both) for the purpose of calculation ofeligibility will be worked out based on the actual number of working days during the period of leave availed by thestudent and the actual total number of working days in that semester.

5.6 The ODL requisition letter shall be forwarded to the Principal through HOD of the student concerned by the staff incharge of the respective activities before/ after completion of every activity.

5.7 The ODL sanctioned letters shall be submitted to the Department office. The staff in charge of the department officewill check the eligibility as per the Clause 5.4 & 5.5 for the award of attendance at the end of semester and the same maybe sent to the HOD for approval.

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6.0 FACULTY ADVISER (TUTOR)

To help the students in planning their courses of study and for general advice on the academic programme, the Headof the Department will attach a certain number of students to a teacher of the Department who shall function as Tutorfor those students throughout their period of study and monitor the courses undergone by them, check the attendanceand progress of the students attached to him / her and, counsels them periodically. If necessary the faculty advisormay also discuss with or inform parents about the progress of the students through the Head of the Department.

7.0 CLASS COMMITTEE

7.1 A class committee consists of teachers of the concerned class, student representatives and a chairperson whois not teaching the class. It is the Quality Circle with the overall goal of improving the teaching learning process.The functions of the class committee include.

Solving problems experienced by students in classroom, studios and in the laboratories. Clarifying the regulations of the degree programme and the details of rules therein. Informing the student representatives the academic schedule including the dates of assessment and the syllabus

coverage for each assessment. Informing the student representatives the details of weightage used for each assessment. In the case of studio

and theory cum studio based courses (architectural design / drawing / thesis etc.) the breakup of marks for eachdesign / exercise /module or work, should be clearly discussed in the class committee meeting and informed tothe students.

Analyzing the performance of the students of the class after each test and finding the ways and means of solvingproblems, if any,

Identifying the weak students, if any, and requesting the teachers concerned to provide some additional help orguidance or coaching to such weak students.

7.2 The class committee for a class is normally constituted by the head of the department.

7.3 The class committee shall be constituted on the first week of commencement of any semester.

7.4 At least 6 students representatives (usually 3 boys and 3 girls) shall be included in the class committee.

7.5 The Chairperson of the class committee is required to invite the Tutor (s) and the Head of the Department to themeeting of the class committee.

7.6 The Head of the institution may participate in any class committee of the institution.

7.7 The Chairperson is required to prepare the minutes of every meeting, submit the same to the head of the institutionwithin two days of the meeting and arrange to circulate among the concerned students and teachers. If there are somepoints in the minutes requiring action by the management, the same shall be brought to the notice of the managementby the head of the institution.

7.8 The class committee shall meet four times a semester: The first meeting within a week from the date of commencement of the semester. The second meeting a week after the first test results. The third meeting a week after the second test results The last meeting before the end of semester.

7.9 During these meetings the student members representing the entire class, shall meaningfully interact and express theopinions and suggestions of the other students of the class to improve the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process.

8.0 SYSTEM OF EXAMINATIONS

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8.1 A candidate shall normally be permitted to appear for the University examination of the current semester if he / shehas satisfied the semester completion requirements (vide Clause 5) and has registered for examination in all coursesof that semester.

8.2 The examinations shall ordinarily be conducted between October and December during the odd semesters and betweenMarch and May in the even semesters.

8.3 The maximum marks for each theory and elective course shall be 100 comprising of 25 marks for internal assessment (asdetailed in 9.2 and 9.5) and 75 marks for the end semester examinations.

8.4 (a) The maximum marks for the theory cum studio-based courses namely Materials and Construction and ArchitecturalGraphics shall be 100 comprising of 40 marks for continuous internal assessment (as detailed in 9.3) and 60 marks for theend semester examinations.

(b) The maximum marks for the theory cum studio-based courses namely Computer Studio and CommunicativeEnglish shall be 100 comprising of 40 marks for continuous internal assessment (as detailed in 9.3) and 60 marks forthe end semester examination, which shall be a practical.

8.5 The maximum marks for the visual arts studio, Basic Design and Architectural Design studio course shall be 100comprising of 30 marks for continuous internal assessment, 40 marks through viva voce examination (as detailed in 9.4)and 30 marks for the end semester examinations.

8.6 The maximum marks for the practical training during the VII semester shall be 100 marks comprising of 40 marks forcontinuous internal assessment and 60 marks through viva voce examination (as detailed in 9.6).

8.7 The maximum marks for the dissertation during the IX semester shall be 100 marks comprising of 40 marks forcontinuous internal assessment and 60 marks through viva voce examination (as detailed in 9.7).

8.8 The maximum marks for the X semester thesis shall be 100 marks comprising of 40 marks for continuous internalassessment and 60 marks through viva voce examination (as detailed in 9.8).

9.0 PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING MARKS FOR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

9.1 Every teacher is required to maintain an Attendance and Continuous Assessment Record which consisting ofattendance marked for each lecture or practical or project work classes, the tests & Assignment marks and record ofclass works (topics covered) separately for each course. This should be submitted to the Head of the departmentconcerned at the end of every month for checking the syllabus coverage and the records of test marks and attendance.The Head of the department will put his signature and date after due verification. At the end of the semester, theregister should be verified by the HOD and keep this document in his safe custody for five years. The register willhave to be produced for scrutiny by the Principal or any inspecting authority whenever called for. The facultyhandling courses for a particular programme from other department (Eg. English, Mathematics, Science, etc..) shallsubmit the register to the HOD of the programme concerned.

9.2 Theory based courses [as indicated in Clause 3 (i)]

1. The award of marks for continuous assessment shall based on tests and Assignments

2. The apportioning of marks shall be as follows:i) 15 marks for testsii) 10 marks for assignments/tutorials/seminars/mini projects

3. Three tests will be conducted as per the schedule given in the academic calendar. Each test carries maximum 50marks. One additional test can be conducted for the benefit of students, if recommended by the department

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committee constituted by the HOD. The best two test marks obtained by the student are put together (maximum 100marks) and reduced to a maximum of 15 marks.

4. Best two assignments shall be considered and reduced to a maximum of 10 marks.5. Both test mark and assignment mark put together (maximum 25 marks) and rounded to nearest integer if necessary.

9.3 Theory cum Studio based courses [as indicated in Clause 3 (ii)]

The evaluation will be carried out for 40 marks through continuous internal assessment of the performance of thecandidate throughout the semester. A minimum of six evaluations should be made out of which at least two shouldbe in the form of a test. The weightages for the evaluations shall be recommended by the Class Committee andannounced by the Head of the Department.

9.4 Studio based courses [as indicated in Clause 3 (iii)]

The evaluation will be carried out for 30 marks through continuous internal assessment and for 40 marks through theviva-voce examination at the end of the semester based on the portfolio of class records of the candidate. The vivavoce will be through a panel consisting of an internal examiner and an external examiner appointed by the Controller.

9.5 Elective Courses [as Indicated in Clause 3 (iv)]

The evaluation will be carried out through the same procedure as that of theory based courses as outlined in Clause9.2.

9.6 Practical Training (as Indicated in Clause 3 (v)]

The evaluation will be carried out for 40 marks through continuous internal assessment based on the monthlyprogress reports received from the respective offices imparting training and for 60 marks through a viva-voceexamination conducted at the end of the semester. The viva-voce will be conducted through a panel consisting of anInternal examiner and an external examiner appointed by the Controller.

9.7 Dissertation [as indicated in Clause 3 (vi)]

Every candidate shall submit at the end of IX semester, a dissertation on the topic approved by a dissertation reviewcommittee constituted by the Head of the Department, which shall comprise of the dissertation coordinator, guide andany one internal member. The dissertation shall be evaluated for 40 marks by the dissertation review committee,through continuous internal assessment with a minimum of 4 reviews and for 60 marks through a viva voceexamination at the end of the semester. The viva-voce will be conducted by an internal examiner and an externalexaminer appointed by the Controller from a panel recommended by the Head of the Department. The guide of thedissertation shall be present in the examination.

9.8 Thesis [as indicated in Clause 3 (vii)]

Every candidate shall submit at the end of X Semester a thesis on the topic approved by the thesis review committeeconstituted by the Head of the department, which shall comprise of the supervisor of the thesis, internal members,and two or more external members. The thesis shall be evaluated for 40 marks by the review committee throughcontinuous internal assessment with a minimum of 4 reviews and for 60 marks through a viva voce examination atthe end of the semester. The viva-voce will be conducted by an internal examiner and two external examinerappointed by the Controller from a panel recommended by the Head of the Department. The guide of the thesis shallbe present in the examination.

10.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPEARING FOR THE SEMESTER EXAMINATION

10.1 A candidate shall be permitted to appear for the terminal examinations only if,

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a) he/she satisfies the requirements prescribed above in clause 5.1 and

b) he/she earns a progress certificate from the Head of the Department for having satisfactorily completed thecourse of study prescribed in the semester as required by these regulations and

c) the candidates conduct has been satisfactory and

d) he/she has paid the examination fees and registered for the examinations for all the courses of current semester and all the arrear courses, if any.

If any candidate failed to register and pay the examination fees within due date, they shall be permitted:

to continue their studies in the next higher semester, provided that the candidate should satisfy the requirementsas stipulated in clause 5.0 of this regulations and

to write the current semester courses and arrear courses if any, in the next supplementary examination as arrearcourses on registration and payment of fees. It will be counted as an attempt for the candidate concerned.

10.2 The candidate shall satisfy the following requirements to move up to the higher semester.To move to Should have obtained the minimum

requisite marks inAnd should have passed in

II Semester (Internal Assessment + viva-voce) ofARA 18 Basic Design ---

III Semester (Internal Assessment + viva-voce) ofARA 27 Architectural Design-I ---

IV Semester (Internal Assessment + viva-voce) ofARA 37 Architectural Design-II ---

V Semester (Internal Assessment + viva-voce) ofARA 47 Architectural Design-III All the courses of the I semester

VI Semester (Internal Assessment + viva-voce) ofARA 57 Architectural Design-IV All the courses of the II semester

VII Semester (Internal Assessment + viva-voce) ofARA 67 Architectural Design-V All the courses of the III semester

VIII Semester --- ARA 71 Practical Training and allthe courses of the IV semester

IX Semester (Internal Assessment + viva-voce) ofARA 87 Architectural Design-VI All the courses of the V semester &minimum of one educational tour.

X Semester (Internal Assessment + viva-voce) ofARA 96 Architectural Design-VII All the courses of the VI semester

Those students who are not deemed to have completed the semester with reference to the conditions specified above shallundergo the semester again in all the courses in the respective semester of next academic year.

11.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR PASS IN EACH COURSE (PASSING REQUIREMENTS)

11.1 a. For theory based courses and electives (as indicated in 3(i) and 3(iv) )a candidate shall be declared to havepassed the examination, if he / she secures minimum of 38 marks out of 75 in the end semester examinationwith a minimum aggregate of 50 marks in internal assessment and end semester examination put together.

b. If a candidate fails, he / she shall reappear in the examinations of the next and subsequent semesters assupplementary candidate, till he / she secures a pass.

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11.2 a. For theory cum studio based courses, (as indicated in 3 (ii)) a candidate shall be declared to have passed inthe examination, if he / she secures minimum of 30 marks out of 60 in the end semester examination with aminimum aggregate of 50 marks in internal assessment and end semester examination put together.


11.3 a. For Basic Design and Architectural Design studio courses, (as indicated in 3 (iii))a candidate shall bedeclared to have passed the examination if he / she secures an aggregate of 50 marks, comprising of aminimum of 35 marks which includes the continuous internal assessment and the marks obtained in the vivavoce for the portfolio of class records and a minimum of 15 marks in the end-semester examination.

b. If a candidate fails to secure an aggregate of 35 marks in the continuous assessment and in viva-voce for theportfolio of class records put together, he / she shall rejoin the semester concerned when in session next.

c. If a candidate fails to secure a minimum of 15 marks in the end semester examination, he / she shall reappear inthe examinations of the next and subsequent semesters as supplementary candidate, till he / she secures a pass.

11.4 a. For Visual Arts studio courses, (as indicated in 3 (iii)) a candidate shall be declared to have passed theexamination if he / she secures an aggregate of 50 marks, comprising of a minimum of 35 marks whichincludes the continuous internal assessment and the marks obtained in the viva voce for the portfolio of classrecords and a minimum of 15 marks in the end-semester examination.


11.5 a. For Practical Training indicated in 3 (v), a candidate shall be declared to have passed if he / she secures aminimum of 30 marks out of 60 marks in the viva voce examination with a minimum aggregate of 50 marksin the internal assessment and the viva voce examination put together.

b. If a candidate fails, he / she shall repeat the practical training and rejoin the subsequent semester afterpassing.

11.6 a. For Dissertation as indicated in 3 (vi), a candidate shall be declared to have passed if he / she secures aminimum of 30 marks out of 60 marks in the viva voce examination with a minimum aggregate of 50 marksin the internal assessment and the viva voce examination put together.

b. If a candidate fails, he / she shall reappear for a viva voce examination of the next and subsequent semestersas supplementary candidate, till he / she secures a pass.

11.7 a. For thesis indicated in 3 (vii), a candidate shall be declared to have passed if he / she secures an aggregate of50 marks of the total of 100 marks with a minimum of 20 marks in the continuous internal assessment and aminimum of 30 marks in the viva voce examination.

b. If a candidate fails to secure a minimum of 20 marks in the internal assessment he / she shall not be allowedto submit the thesis, he / she shall rejoin the X semester when in session next and submit the thesis as in thecase of regular candidates.

c. If a candidate fails to secure a minimum of 30 marks in the viva voce examination, he / she shall improve,resubmit the thesis on the same topic and appear for viva voce examination in the next semester. In suchcases, the continuous assessment marks by the review committee already secured by the candidate shallremain valid.

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d. If a candidate fails to secure a minimum of 30 marks in the viva voce examination and wishes to change thetopic, he / she shall rejoin the X semester when in session next and go through the procedure as in the caseof regular candidates.

11.8 The overall scheme of evaluation is as given in TABLE 1 in the Annexure

ANNEXURE TO CLAUSE 11.8

TABLE 1 - OVERALL SCHEME OF EVALUATION

Type ofCourse

InternalAssessment

Viva Voce End Semester

Examination

InternalAssessment+ Viva Voce

InternalAssessment +

End - SemesterExamination

InternalAssessment +Viva Voce +

End -SemesterExamination

Max.

PassMin.

Max.

PassMin.

Max. PassMin.

Max.

PassMin.

Max. PassMin.

Max. Pass

Min.

TheoryandElective

25 --- NA NA 75 38 NA NA 100 50 NA NA

Theorycum

Studiobasedcourse

40 --- NA NA 60 30 NA NA 100 50 NA NA

Studiobasedcourse

30 --- 40 --- 30 15 70 35 NA NA 100 50

PracticalTraining 40 --- 60 30 NA NA 100 50 NA NA NA NA

Dissertation

40_ 60 30 NA NA 100 50 NA NA NA NA

Thesis 40 20 60 30 NA NA 100 50 NA NA NA NA

NA Not Applicable

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11.9 A Candidate can apply for revaluation of his / her semester examination answer paper in a Course, within 2 weeks fromthe declaration of results, on payment of a prescribed fee through proper application to the Controller through the Headof Departments / Head of the Institution concerned. The Controller will arrange for the revaluation and the results will beintimated to the candidate concerned through the Head of the Institution. However, this provision shall not apply to thecourses of Architectural graphics, Visual arts, Computer Studio, Communicative English, Basic Design and ArchitecturalDesign, Practical Training, Dissertation and Thesis.

11.10 Award Of Letter Grades

All assessments of a course will be done on absolute marks basis. However, for the purpose of reporting theperformance of a candidate, letter grades, each carrying certain points, will be awarded as per the range of totalmarks (out of 100) obtained by the candidate, as detailed below:

Range of total marks Letter Grade Grade Point (GP)(Continuous assessment +

Terminal examination marks)90 to 100 S 1080 to 89 A 970 to 79 B 860 to 69 C 7

50 to 59 D 60 to 49 U 0Incompletion of a semester I 0 (Repeat course)With drawl from terminal examination W 0Absent AA 0Audit courses AU 0

GPA = Sum of (credits X GP) / Sum of credits

Cumulative GPA (CGPA) will be calculated in a similar manner, considering all the subjects registered from the firstsemester (from third semester for lateral entry candidates). U, I, W, AA and AU grades will be excluded forcalculating GPA and CGPA.

12.0 ISSUE OF GRADE CARD

A grade card for each semester will be issued, containing the following information through the HOD concerned,after the publication of the results.

1. The credits registered and earned.2. Grade obtained in each course.3. Grade Point Average of the semester and Cumulative Grade Point Average earned up to the semester.4. Month and year of appearance.

13.0ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE

A student shall be declared to be eligible for the award of the B.Arch Degree provided the student has

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i) Successfully completed the course requirements and has passed all the prescribed examinations in all the10 Semester within a maximum period of 8 years (16 Semesters) reckoned from the commencement of thefirst semester to which the candidate was admitted.

ii) Completed the NCC / NSS / NSO requirements.iii) No disciplinary action pending against the students.iv) Minimum of 217 credits.

14.0 CLASSIFICATION OF THE DEGREE AWARDED

14.1 First Class with Distinction :A candidate who qualified for the award of the Degree (vide clause 13) having passed the examination in all thecourses of all the ten semesters in his / her first appearance within TEN consecutive semesters securing a CGPA ofnot less than 8.00 shall be declared to have passed the examination in First Class with Distinction. For this purposethe withdrawal from examination (vide clause 15) will not be construed as an appearance. Further, the authorizedbreak of study (vide clause 16 (iii)) will not be counted for the purpose of classification.

14.2 First Class : A candidate who qualifies for the award of the Degree (vide Clause 13) having passed the examination in all thecourses in the final eight semesters within the maximum period of ten consecutive semesters after his / hercommencement of study in the third semester, securing a CGPA of not less than 6.50 shall be declared to havepassed the examination in First Class. For this purpose the authorized break of study (vide clause 14 (iii)) will not becounted for the purpose of classification.

14.3 Second Class : All other candidates (not covered in clause 14.1 & 14.2) who qualify for the award of the degree (vide clause 13)shall be declared to have passed the examination in Second Class.

14.4 A candidate who is absent in semester examination in a course or viva voce after having registered for the same shallbe considered to have appeared in that examination for the purpose of classification.

15.0 TEMPORARY BREAK OF STUDY FROM A PROGRAMME

i) A Candidate is not normally permitted to temporarily break the study. However, if a candidate intends totemporarily discontinue the programme in the middle for valid reasons (such as accident or hospitalization due toprolonged ill health) and to rejoin the programme in a later semester he / she shall apply to the head of theinstitution in advance, in any case, not later than the last date for registering for the semester examinations of thesemester in question, through the Head of the Department and Head of the Institution stating the reasonstherefore.

ii) The Candidate permitted to rejoin the programme after the break shall be governed by the rules and regulationsin force at the time of rejoining.

iii) The duration specified for passing all the courses for the purpose of classification vide clause 14.1 and 14.2 shallbe increased by the period of such break of study permitted.

iv) The total period for completion of the programme reckoned from, the commencement of the first semester towhich the candidate was admitted shall not exceed the maximum period specified in clause 4 irrespective of theperiod of break of spent in order that he / she may be eligible for the award of the degree (vide clause 13)

v) If any student is detained for want of requisite attendance, progress and good conduct, the period spent in thatsemester shall not be considered as permitted Break of Study and clause 16 (iii) is not applicable for this case.

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16.0 PROVISION FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM EXAMINATION

i) A candidate may, for valid reasons, be granted permission to withdraw from appearing for any course or coursesof only one semester examination during the entire duration of the degree programme. Also only oneapplication for withdrawal is permitted for that semester examination in which withdrawal is sought.

ii) Withdrawal application shall be valid only if the candidate is otherwise eligible to write the examination and if itis made within the prescribed number of days prior to the commencement of the examination in that course orcourses and recommended by the Head of the Department and the Head of the Institution.

iii) Withdrawal shall not be construed as an appearance for the eligibility of a candidate for First Class withDistinction.

17.0 SITE / FIELD VISIT Every student is required to undergo at least one site or field visit per semester, starting from the first semester of the programme.

18.0 EDUCATIONAL TOUR

Every student is required to participate in an educational tour organized by the department for duration of not less than 2 weeks, to places of architectural significance.

19.0 PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

All students shall enroll, on admission, in any one of the personality and character development programmes theNCC / NSS / NSO and undergo training for about 80 hours and attend a camp of about ten days.

National Cadet Corps (NCC) will have about 20 parades.

National Service Scheme (NSS) will have social service activities in and around the colleges/Institution.

National Sports Organisation (NSO) will have sports, games, drills and physical exercises.

While the training activities will normally be during weekends, the camp will normally be during vacation period.

Every student shall put in a minimum of 75% attendance in the training and attend the camp compulsorily. Thetraining and camp shall be completed during the first year of the programme. However, for valid reasons, the Headof the Institution may permit a student to complete this requirement in the second year.

20.0 REVISION OF REGULATIONS AND CURRICULUM

The Academic Council of the College reserves the right to revise or change or amend the regulations, the scheme ofexaminations, the curriculum and the syllabi from time to time if found necessary.

21.0 SPECIAL CASES

In the event of any clarification in the interpretation of the above rules and regulations, they shall be referred to theStanding Committee. The Standing Committee will offer suitable interpretations/ clarifications /amendmentsrequired for special case on such references and get them ratified in the next meeting of the Academic Council. Thedecision of the Academic Council will be final.

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CONTENTSSub.Code Title

Subjects of studyScheme of ExaminationsQuestion paper pattern

I SEMESTER ARA11 Principles of Architecture IARA 12 MathematicsARA 13 History of Architecture-IARA 14 Communicative EnglishARA 15 Materials & Construction - IARA 16 Architectural Graphics - IARA 17 Visual ArtsARA 18 Basic Design

II SEMESTER ARA 21 Principles of Architecture - II ARA 22 Mechanics of Structures - I ARA 23 History of Architecture - IIARA 24 Environmental SciencesARA 25 Materials & Construction IIARA 26 Architectural Graphics - IIARA 27 Architectural Design - I

III SEMESTERARA 31 ClimatologyARA 32 Mechanics of Structures - IIARA 33 History of Architecture - IIIARA 34 Building Services - IARA 35 Materials & Construction - IIIARA 36 Computer Studio - IARA 37 Architectural Design - II

IV SEMESTER ARA 41 Site PlanningARA 42 Analysis & Design of Structures-IARA 43 History of Architecture - IV

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ARA 44 Building services IIARA 45 Materials & Construction - IVARA 46 Computer Studio - IIARA 47 Architectural design III

V SEMESTERARA 51 Architectural AcousticsARA 52 Analysis & Design of Structures-II ARA 53 History of Architecture - VARA 54 Building Services - IIIARA 55* Elective IARA 56 Materials & Construction - VARA 57 Architectural Design IV

VI SEMESTER ARA 61 Elements and principles of Interior DesignARA 62 Analysis & Design of Structures-IIIARA 63 History of Architecture - VIARA 64 Specification & EstimationARA 65* Elective IIARA 66 Materials & Construction - VIARA 67 Architectural Design - V

VII SEMESTER

ARA 71 Practical training

VIII SEMESTER ARA 81 Urban Economics & SociologyARA 82 Analysis & Design of Structures-IVARA 83 Human Settlements PlanningARA 84 Professional Practice ARA 85* Elective - IIIARA 86* Elective IVARA 87 Architectural Design - VI

IX SEMESTER

ARA 91 HousingARA 92 Ecology & Landscape ARA 93* Elective VARA 94* Elective - VIARA 95 DissertationARA 96 Architectural Design - VII

X SEMESTERARA 101* Elective VIIARA 102* Elective VIIIARA 103 Thesis

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* LIST OF ELECTIVES

V SEMESTER ARA 55A Theory of DesignARA 55B Advanced Computer Studio

VI SEMESTER ARA 65A Traditional Indian ArchitectureARA 65B Cost Effective Construction

VIII SEMESTER ARA 85A Facilities ProgrammingARA 85B Energy Efficient ArchitectureARA 85C Interior Design and practices

ARA 86A Vernacular ArchitectureARA 86B Construction TechnologyARA 86C Services in High Rise Buildings

IX SEMESTER ARA 93A Urban DesignARA 93B Architectural conservationARA 93C Sustainable Architecture

ARA 94A Design Research MethodsARA 94B Project ManagementARA 94C Design Principles for Natural Disaster

X SEMESTER ARA 101A Indian Constitution and SocietyARA 101B Building Management SystemsARA 101C Architecture and Psychology

ARA 102A Advanced StructuresARA 102B Intellectual Property RightsARA 102C Architectural Criticism

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Subjects of studyI SEMESTER

Total : 23II SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 21 Principles of Architecture - II 2 0 0 2ARA 22 Mechanics of Structures - I 3 0 0 3ARA 23 History of Architecture - II 2 0 0 2ARA 24 Environmental Sciences 4 0 0 3Theory Cum StudioARA 25 Materials & Construction II 2 0 4 4ARA 26 Architectural Graphics - II 1 0 4 3StudioARA 27 Architectural Design - I 0 0 12 6

Total : 23

III SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 31 Climatology 2 0 0 2ARA 32 Mechanics of Structures II 3 0 0 3ARA 33 History of Architecture III 2 0 0 2ARA 34 Building Services - I 3 0 0 3Theory Cum StudioARA 35 Materials & Construction III 2 0 4 4StudioARA 36 Computer Studio - I 1 0 4 3ARA 37 Architectural Design - II 0 0 14 7

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 11 Principles of Architecture I 2 0 0 2ARA 12 Mathematics 3 0 0 2ARA 13 History of Architecture-I 2 0 0 2Theory Cum StudioARA 14 Communicative English 1 0 2 2ARA 15 Materials & Construction - I 2 0 4 4ARA 16 Architectural Graphics - I 1 0 4 3StudioARA 17 Visual Arts 0 0 6 3ARA 18 Basic Design 0 0 10 5

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Total : 24

IV SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 41 Site Planning 2 0 0 2ARA 42 Analysis & Design of Structures-I 3 0 0 3ARA 43 History of Architecture IV 2 0 0 2ARA 44 Building Services - II 3 0 0 3Theory Cum StudioARA 45 Materials & Construction IV 2 0 4 4StudioARA 46 Computer Studio - II 1 0 4 3ARA 47 Architectural Design - III 0 0 14 7

Total : 24

V SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 51 Architectural Acoustics 2 0 0 2ARA 52 Analysis & Design of

Structures-II3 0 0 3

ARA 53 History of Architecture V 2 0 0 2ARA 54 Building Services - III 3 0 0 3ARA 55* Elective - I 2 0 0 2Theory Cum StudioARA 56 Materials & Construction V 2 0 4 4StudioARA 57 Architectural Design - IV 0 0 14 7

Total : 23

VI SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 61 Elements and principles of

Interior Design2 0 0 2

ARA 62 Analysis & Design of Structures-III

3 0 0 3

ARA 63 History of Architecture IV 2 0 0 2ARA 64 Specification & Estimation 3 0 0 3ARA 65* Elective - II 2 0 0 2Theory Cum StudioARA 66 Materials & Construction VI 2 0 4 4StudioARA 67 Architectural Design - V 0 0 14 7

Total : 23

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VII SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CStudio ARA 71 Practical Training 0 0 0 10

Total : 10

VIII SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 81 Urban Economics & Sociology 3 0 0 3ARA 82 Analysis & Design of

Structures-IV3 0 0 3

ARA 83 Human Settlements Planning 3 0 0 3ARA 84 Professional Practice 3 0 0 3ARA 85* Elective III 3 0 0 3ARA 86* Elective IV 3 0 0 3StudioARA 87 Architectural Design - VI 0 0 14 7

Total : 25

IX SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 91 Housing 3 0 0 3ARA 92 Ecology & Landscape 3 0 0 3ARA 93* Elective V 3 0 0 3ARA 94* Elective - VI 3 0 0 3StudioARA 95 Dissertation 0 0 8 4ARA 96 Architectural Design - VII 0 0 14 7

Total : 23

X SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 101* Elective VII 3 0 0 3ARA 102* Elective VIII 3 0 0 3StudioARA 103 Thesis 0 0 26 13

Total : 19

TOTAL CREDITS: 217

*LIST OF ELECTIVES

V SEMESTER

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COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 55A Theory of Design 2 0 0 2ARA 55B Advanced Computer Studio 1 0 2 2

VI SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 65A Traditional Indian Architecture 2 0 0 2ARA 65B Cost Effective Construction 2 0 0 2

VIII SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 85A Facilities Programming 3 0 0 3ARA 85B Energy Efficient Architecture 3 0 0 3ARA 85C Interior Design and practices 1 0 4 3ARA 86A Vernacular Architecture 3 0 0 3ARA 86B Construction Technology 3 0 0 3ARA 86C Services in High Rise Buildings 3 0 0 3

IX SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 93A Urban Design 3 0 0 3ARA 93B Architectural conservation 3 0 0 3ARA 93C Sustainable Architecture 3 0 0 3ARA 94A Design Research Methods 3 0 0 3ARA 94B Project Management 3 0 0 3ARA 94C Design Principles for Natural Disaster 3 0 0 3

X SEMESTERCOURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CTheoryARA 101A Indian Constitution and Society 3 0 0 3ARA 101B Building Management Systems 3 0 0 3ARA 101C Architecture and Psychology 3 0 0 3ARA 102A Advanced Structures 3 0 0 3ARA 102B Intellectual Property Rights 3 0 0 3ARA 102C Architectural Criticism 3 0 0 3

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THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: MADURAI - 625 015.B.Arch. Degree 2004 - Regulation

(For the candidates admitted from the Academic Year 2004 2005 onwards)Scheme Of Examinations

I SEMESTERTheory

CourseCode

Course Title InternalAssessmentMarks (1)

End-SemesterExamination

(2)

Viva Voce

(3)

Total

(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)Passing

Min.Max. Passing

Min.Max. Passi

ngMin.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max.

Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max.

Duration ofExam

. inHours

ARA 11 Principles ofArchitecture-I

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 12 Mathematics - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3ARA 13 History of

Architecture - I- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

Theory / StudioARA 14 Communicative

English- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 15 Materials andConstruction I

- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4

ARA 16 ArchitecturalGraphics-I

- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4

StudioARA 17 Visual Arts - 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 3ARA 18 Basic Design - 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 6

II SEMESTERTheory

CourseCode



(2)

Viva Voce

(3)

Total

(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)Passi

ngMin.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. PassingMin.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max.

Passing

Min.

Max.

PassingMin.

Max.

Duration ofExam

. inHour

s

ARA 21 Principles ofArchitecture-II

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 22 Mechanics ofStructures I

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 23 History ofArchitecture - II

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 24 EnvironmentalSciences

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

Theory / StudioARA 25 Materials &

Construction - II- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4

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ARA 26 ArchitecturalGraphics-II

- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4

StudioARA 27 Architectural

Design - I- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 6

III SEMESTERTheory

CourseCode


End-Semester

Examination(2)

Viva Voce

(3)

Total

(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)

Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max.

Duration ofExam

. inHours

ARA 31 Climatology - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 32 Mechanics ofStructures II

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 33 History ofArchitecture III

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 34 Building Services -I

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

Theory / StudioARA 35 Materials and

Construction III- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4

StudioARA 36 Computer Studio-I - 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4ARA 37 Architectural Design

- II- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 12

IV SEMESTERTheory

CourseCode



(2)

Viva Voce

(3)

Total

(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max.

Duration ofExam

. inHours

ARA 41 Site Planning - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 42 Analysis and Designof Structures-I

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 43 History ofArchitecture IV

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

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ARA 44 Building Services -II

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3


Construction IV- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4

StudioARA 46 Computer

Studio-II- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4

ARA 47 ArchitecturalDesign - III

- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 12

V SEMESTERTheory

CourseCode



(2)

Viva Voce

(3)

Total

(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)Passi

ngMin.

Max.

Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max.

Duration of

Exam.in

Hours

ARA 51 ArchitecturalAcoustics

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 52 Analysis andDesign of

Structures-II

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 53 History ofArchitecture V

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 54 BuildingServices III

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 55 *Elective - I - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3


Construction V- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4

Studio

ARA 57 ArchitecturalDesign - IV

- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 12

VI SEMESTERTheory

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CourseCode



(2)

Viva Voce

(3)

Total

(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)Passi

ngMin.

Max.

Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max.

Duration of

Exam.in

Hours

ARA 61 Elements andPrinciples of

Interior Design

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3


Structures-III

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 63 History ofArchitecture

VI

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 64 Specification andEstimation

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 65 *Elective - II - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3


Construction VI- 40 30 60 - - 50 100 - - - - 4


Design - V- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50

VII SEMESTER

CourseCode



(2)

Viva Voce

(3)

Total

(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)Passi

ngMin.

Max. Passing

Max.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max.

Durationof Exam.in Hours

ARA 71 PracticalTraining

- 40 - - 30 60 - - 50 100 - - -

VIII SEMESTERTheory

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CourseCode



(2)

Viva Voce

(3)

Total

(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)Passi

ngMin.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max.

Durationof Exam.in Hours

ARA 81 UrbanEconomics &

Sociology

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3


Structures-IV

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 83 HumanSettlements

Planning

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 84 ProfessionalPractice

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 85 *Elective III - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 86 *Elective - IV - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3


Design VI- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 18

IX SEMESTERTheory

CourseCode



(2)

Viva Voce

(3)

Total

(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)Passi

ngMin.

Max. PassingMin.

Max.

Passing

Min.

Max.

Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. PassingMin.

Max.

Duration ofExam

. inHours

ARA 91 Housing - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 92 Landscape &Ecology

- 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 93 *Elective V - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA 94 *Elective VI - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

StudioARA 95 Dissertation - 40 - - 30 60 - - 50 100 - - -

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ARA 96 ArchitecturalDesign VII

- 30 15 30 - 40 - - 35 70 50 100 18

X SEMESTERTheory

CourseCode



(2)

Viva Voce

(3)

Total

(1+2) (1+3) (1+2+3)Passi

ngMin.

Max. PassingMin.

Max.

Passing

Min.

Max.

Passing

Min.

Max. Passing

Min.

Max. PassingMin.

Max.

Duration ofExam

. inHour

s

ARA101

*Elective VII - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

ARA102

*Elective VIII - 25 38 75 - - 50 100 - - - - 3

Studio

ARA103

Thesis 20 40 - - 30 60 - - 50 100 - - -

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QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR THEORY / ELECTIVE BASED COURSE

Always 100 mark for end semester examination.Marks will be reduced to 75 during processing

Duration: 3 Hrs Maximum Marks: 100

For all theory / elective based course except Advanced Computer studio and Interior Design and Practices

Answer all questions

Part A: 10 Short questions (Question No. 1 to 10) : 10 x 2 = 20 Marks Part B: 5 questions (Question No. 11 to 15) covering: 5 x 16 = 80 Marks

All units of syllabus Total = 100 Marks

*Question No. 11 is compulsory which may contain sub division (without choice) and may be from any unit of the syllabus.*Question No. 12 to 19 will be of either or type.

For the elective based course Advanced Computer studio and Interior Design & Practices (To be treated aspractical)

Answer All questions

Part A THEORY : 10 Short questions (Question No. 1 to 10) : 10 x 4 = 40 Marks

Part B PRACTICALS:Any 2 of 3 questions (Question No. 11 to 13) : 2 x 30 = 60 Marks

Total = 100 Marks

QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR THEORY CUM STUDIO BASED COURSE

Always 100 marks for end semester examination. Marks will be reduced to 60 during processing

For subjects as per clause 9.4 (a)Duration: 4 Hrs Max marks: 100

Architectural Graphics I , Architectural Graphics II, Materials & Construction I, Materials & Construction II, Materials & Construction III, Materials & Construction IV ,Materials & Construction V and Materials & Construction VI.


Part A: 10 Short questions (Question No. 1 to 10) :10 x 2 = 20 MarksPart B: 5 questions (Question No. 11 to 15) covering :5 x 16 = 80 Marks

All units of syllabus Total = 100 Marks

*Question No. 11 is compulsory which may contain sub division (without choice) and may be from any unit of the syllabus.

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*Question No. 12 to 19 will be of either or type.

For subjects as per clause 9.4 (b) (To be treated as practical)

Duration: Max marks: 100

3 Hrs: Communicative English 4 Hrs: Computer studio- I & Computer studio- II


Part A THEORY : 10 Short questions (Question No. 1 to 10) : 10 x 4 = 40 Marks

Part B PRACTICALS:Any 2 of 3 questions (Question No. 11 to 13) : 2 x 30 = 60 Marks

Total = 100 Marks

QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR STUDIO BASED COURSE

Always 100 marks for end semester examination.Marks will be reduced to 30 during processing

Duration : Maximum Marks: 100

3 Hrs : Visual Arts 6 Hrs : Basic Design & Architectural Design I

12 Hrs : Architectural Design II & Architectural Design III Architectural Design IV & Architectural Design V

18 Hrs : Architectural Design VI & Architectural Design VII

Answer any one question out of two. 1 x 100 = 100 Marks

Total 100 Marks

Instructions for the course Architectural Design II, III, IV, V, VI & VII.

Six hours enlodge on the first day and six hours on the second and third day Sketch design with the single line concept of the project shall be submitted at end of the first day. Departure from the first day sketch design are not permitted. Drawings and notes connected with the examination shall not be taken out from the examination hall during the

course of the examination.

Stage wise Evaluation Procedure for Architectural Design - I ( 6 Hours)

Design Concept which include the single drawings expressing zoning, circulation pattern, proximity diagram, conceptual sketches/ sections etc.

: 30 marks Site plan, Floor plan, One elevation, One section and

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details with any medium of presentation : 70 marks

Total 100 Marks

Stage wise Evaluation Procedure for Architectural Design - II, III. IV & V (12 Hours)


: 30 marks Site plan, Floor plan or floor plans, One elevation, One section ,

Schematic sketch view and details with any medium of presentation: 70 marks

Total 100 MarksStage wise Evaluation Procedure for Architectural Design - VI& VII (18 Hours)


: 30 marks Site plan, Floor plan or floor plans, One elevation, One section ,

Exterior view and details with any medium of presentation: 70 marks

Total 100 Marks

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ARA 11 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE-I L T P C2 0 0 2

AIM: To introduce students to architecture and the principles of architecture. Students are acquainted to the aesthetic,psychological and perceptional aspects of architecture. To teach the application of these principles in basic andarchitectural design.

COURSE WORK:

UNIT - I INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE 4Definition and description of architecture. Architecture as a profession and the role of architect in brief. The multifacetednature of architecture catering to the arts, science, technology and humanities.

UNIT II AESTHETICS AND VISUAL PERCEPTION 8The concept of beauty: Philosophical and psychological, subjective and objective perspectives. Basic principles of visualperception in architecture: Primary elements, form and its visual qualities, form and space. Additive forms and subtractiveforms.

UNIT III PRINCIPLES IN COMPOSITION 6Ordering principles in architecture axis, symmetry, hierarchy, rhythm, balance. Application of ordering principles inbuildings with examples from history of architecture.

UNIT IV AESTHETIC COMPONENTS OF DESIGN AND COLOUR 6Specific qualities of design to include dominance, dramatic effect, punctuating effect, harmony, unity, climax, accentuationand contrast with examples from history of architecture. The use of colours in architecture, principles of colours and theirapplication in architecture with examples from history of architecture.

UNIT V SCALE AND PROPORTION 6Proportion introduction to the concept and various proportioning systems. Theories of proportion, golden section, the order,anthropometrics proportion with examples from history of architecture. Scale application of human scale and generic scalein architecture with examples from history of architecture.

Total number of periods: 30Text Books:

1. .Sir Banister Fletcher A History of Architecture, Butterworths,London1987.2. Francis D.K.Ching,Architecture Forms,Space and Order,VanNostrand

Publications, Newyork,1979.References:

1.Ernest Burden-Elements of Architectural Design- A visual resource, Van Nostrand Reinhold,1994.2.Pramar.V.S., Design fundamentals in architecture, 1973, Sowmiya publications pvt.ltd, New Delhi.

ARA 12 MATHEMATICS L T P C 3 0 0 2

AIM:To develop analytical skills needed for problem solving and creative thinking.

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COURSE WORK:

UNIT I INTEGRATION & FUNCTIONS OF TWO VARIABLES 9Integration of rational, trigonometric and irrational functions, properties of definite integrals, Reduction formulae fortrigonometric functions. Taylors Theorem with remainder Maxima and Minima ( Simple Problems)

UNIT -II ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 9Linear, second order and higher order Differential equations with constant coefficients. Differential equations with variablecoefficients of Euler type.

UNIT III BASIC STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY 10The arithmetic mean, median, mode, standard deviation and variance. Regression and correlation, elementary probabilitytheory, conditional probability.

UNIT-IV TRIGONOMETRY AND MENSURATION 9Trigonometric( sine, cosine and tan functions) and exponential function, De-moivers theorem. Area of plane figures,computation of volume of solid figures.

UNIT V GEOMETRY IN ARCHITECTURE 8Ratio and systems of proportion definition and derivation of golden ratio , Fibonacci series.

Total No. of periods: 45Text Books:

1. B. S. Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 19982. P. Kandasamy, K. Thilakavathy and K. Gunavathy, Engineering Mathematics Vol I and II, S. Chandan Publishers 19983. Kappraff Jay, Connections; The Geometric bridge between art and science, McGraw Hill Inc. Ltd., USA, 1991.

ARA 13 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I L T P C 2 0 0 2

AIM: To understand the evolution of prehistoric architecture and to have cross cultural influences of the variouscivilizations.To study the various factors that influences the architecture of the region and outline the architectural character withimportant examples

COURSE WORK:UNIT-I: INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE 2Aim, importance, bases for the development of Architecture. Factors influencing Architecture and Factors in Architecture.

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UNIT-II: PREHISTORIC AGE 4Classification of Architecture in Prehistoric Age-Paleolithic, Mesolithic& Neolithic with examples in dwellings, collectivetombs and prehistoric monuments. Dwellings & defensive structures in Iron age, Bronze Age.

UNIT III: EGYPTIAN ARCHITECTURE 8 Factors influencing Architecture Outline of Architectural classification of Ancient Egypt, outline the architectural character with examples covering mastabas,pyramids and cult temples. Evolution of pyramids-Great Pyramid of Cheops, Gizeh, Great temple of Ammon, Karnak, AbuSimbel.UNIT-IV: WEST ASIA 8Urban evolution of Sumerian, Babylonian and Persian cultures Factors influencing architecture Outline of architecturalcharacter Ziggurat at Urnammu, Palace of Sargon- Khorsabad, Palace of Persepolis- Persia.

UNIT-V: ANCIENT INDIA 8Indus valley civilization Culture and pattern of settlement. Examples from Mohenjadaro, Harappa and lothal. Impact ofAryan culture Vedic village and the rudimentary form of bamboo and wood, wooden constructions under Mauryan rule Total No. of periods: 30Text Books:

1. Sir Bannister Fletcher, A History Of Architecture, University of London, The Antholone Press, 19862. Pier Luigi Nervi, General Editor History of World Architecture Series, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Pub., New York,

19723. Spiro Kostof A History of Architecture Setting and Rituals, Oxford University Press, London 1985

References:1. S. Lloyd and H. W. Muller, History of World Architecture Series, Faber and Faber Ltd., London, 1986.2. Gosta, E. Sandsfrom, Man the Builder, Mc. Graw Hill Book Company, New York 1970

ARA 14 COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH L T P C1 0 2 2

AIM: To develop competence in English required for effective comprehension and communication for professionalneeds.

COURSE WORK:

UNIT -I READING COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARISING 12Comprehension of technical and non technical materials, skimming, scanning, inferring, predicting and responding tocontent.Comprehension, application, evaluation, information structure, study skills, note making, summarising.

UNIT - II LISTENING, SPEAKING AND DIALOGUE WRITING 12Listening with understanding to recoreded, Structured talks and class room lectures-comprehending the matter- understandingthe link between different parts of speech. Sounds, stress, intonation,question tag, asking and answering questions, dialogues,description of objects, fluentcy,role play, three minute speeches.

UNIT III WRITING - ANALYTICAL ESSAY WRITING 6Generating and organising ideas, effective sentences, cohesive paragraphs, clear and concise writing, supporting ideas withexample or evidence, verifying contradictory points, arriving at a consensus.

UNIT IV TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING 6

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Introduction to technical writingA)Technical reports: Definition; Types B)Mechanism of writing; Unity;Coherence;Apprpriateness;Brevity;Clarity;Understanding the Reader. C)Use of Graphics: Selection;Construction;Placement andinterpretation. D) Division into patrs; wrirting bibliography; footnotes E) Presentation: margin; spacing; numbering ofsections; lettering; punctuation; symbol; abbreviations; units of measurement; mathematical expressions. F) Resume writingG) Writing a scientific paper

UNIT - V DISCUSSION 9A) Discussion to select a project topic; thesis statement; decision on methodology; interpretation of graphics; discussion ongeneral topics; peer learning. B) Preparation and delivery of short speeches on general topics C) Use of visual aids; poise D)Assessment of performance in group discussion, short speeches and interviews based on a set criteria

Total number of periods: 45

Text Book:1. Jajatilake, C.L.V and S.Sivasegaram,Technical Report Writing, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Corporation Ltd,

New Delhi, 19792. Sasikumar.V. and P.V.Damija, Spoken English, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Corporation Ltd, New Delhi, 1997

References:1. How To Read Fast And Better, Readers Digest, 19832. Stanton Nicky, Mastering Communication, Mc Millan Master Series, London,1996

ARA 15 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION I L T P C2 0 4 4

AIM: To understand basic building materials like brick and stone in terms of its properties uses in construction and tolearn the construction techniques and details through construction drawings, sketches and field visits.COURSE WORK:UNIT I INTRODUCTION 10Introduction to building construction, building system and building materials. Components and function of foundation , plinth,super structure, openings, lintels, roof, parapet.Building component to be studied through a cross section drawing of a masonry building.

UNIT II SOILS AND LIME 8Soil formation, grain size distribution, classification system. Types of lime properties and uses preparation of lime mortar mix proportion for various works.

UNIT IV STONES 20Classification of rocks various types of stones used for construction use of stone in building construction test for stone deterioration preservation various stone finishes like dressing, polishing.Drawings of types of masonry random rubble and ashalarDrawings of stone foundation, lintel, sill, arches ( semi-circular & segmental), corbel.

UNIT IV BRICKS AND CLAY PRODUCTS 7 Properties uses of brick in building construction - types of bricks: traditional and modular properties of sound bricks clay products: ceramic, terracotta types and use in building construction.

UNIT V BRICKS IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 30Drawings of brick bonding - english and flemish : L- junction, T- junction, intersections. Stretcher and header bond. Rat-trapbond, Creative bonding.Drawings piers and foundationDrawings of arches, lintels, corbelsDrawings of reinforced brick masonry masonry walls & piersDrawings of flat roof system jack arch & madras terrace Drawing of cavity wall Total number of periods: 75

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Text books:1. Engineering Materials by S.C.Rangwala2. Civil Engineering Drawing by V.B.Sikka3. Building Construction by B.C.Punmia4. Building construction by Vol I & II W.B.Makay

References:1. Brickwork by E.Lindsay Braley.2. Building Illustrated by W.H.Smith3. Architectural Building Construction Vol I&II by Walter .R.Jaggard

ARA 16 ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS I L T P C 1 0 4 3

AIM: To introduce the various geometrical forms, drafting skills and the importance of the geometry inarchitecture.To introduce 3D models and various techniques in measuring buildings. COURSE WORK:

UNIT-I; GEOMETRICAL DRAWING: 10Introduction to Architectural drawing and need for Architectural Drawing. Plane Geometry scale and angle construction ofplanes, curves, circles, tangent and regular polygon area construction. Introduction to scales, various types of scales, plainscale, Diagonal scale.

UNIT 1I: SOLID GEOMETRY 15 Simple projections, projection and development of the solid, section of solids, interpenetration of solids and true shape ofsections.UNIT III: ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION 15Introduction to orthographic projections -drawing of lines, basic shapes in different positions. Orthographic projections ofplanar surface geometrical shapes like square, circle, hexagon, etc. and combination of shapes. Orthographic projection of3D objections construction of plan, elevation and section of 3D objects and projections in various positions.

UNIT IV: ISOMETRIC AND AXONOMETRIC PROJECTION 10Introduction to isometric and axonometric projections. Isometric drawings of simple geometric forms and combination ofdifferent forms, isometric drawings of real life objects like duster, match box, stool etc.UNIT V: SIMPLE MEASURED DRAWINGS 25Principles of basic architectural drafting- line value lettering basic, multi-view projections and sections-presentation formatsMeasured drawings of simple objects, drawing table, stool etc. Measurement of building elements like columns, door andwindows etc.(Exercises in identifying various geometrical forms in buildings and deriving building forms from two dimensional to threedimensional and vice versa in all the units.)**No questions shall appear from this section for examination purpose.


Text books:1. Engineering drawing by V. Natarajan2. Engineering drawing by R.Venugopal

References1. Geometrical Drawing IH.Morris, 2. Geometrical Drawing for Art Students- Orient Longman, Madras, 1982.3. George K. Stegman, Harry J. Stegman, Architectural Drafting Printed in USA by American Technical Society,

1996

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4. Francis Ching, Architectural Graphics, Van Nostrand Rein Hold Company, New York, 1964.

5. C.Leslie Martin, Architectural Graphics, The Macmillion Company, New York, 1964.

ARA 17 VISUAL ARTS L T P C0 0 6 3

AIM: To enhance and strengthen students ability of visual perception and demonstrative skills through variousmediums and techniques. To train the students for application of visual arts in architectural design development andpresentation.COURSE WORK:

UNIT I FREEHAND DRAWING 25Techniques and principles of freehand drawing , drawing of various elements of nature and man made objects.

Black and White medium: pencils, charcoals, pen and ink.Introduction to concepts of colour application hue, intensity and value, primary, secondary and complimentary colours,shades and tints, warm and cool colours.

Colour medium: water colour ( transparent & opaque), poster colour, pastels, colour pencils,oilsUNIT II BASIC MODEL MAKING AND SCULPTURING 15Techniques and principles of model making and sculpturing for effective 3 dimensional perception and communication, usingvarious materials.

Study models/conceptual models: perception and demonstration of form, depth, texture, and organization using clay,terracotta, thermacol, plaster-of-paris, papers, board, wire.UNIT III ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING 25Rendering techniques for architectural drawings : building perspectives- interiors and exteriors, building plans and site plans,articulating features such as landscape, furniture, human figures etc

Various mediums in :Black and white : pencils, sketch pens, charcoal, pen and ink. Colour : colour pencils, sketchpens, pastels, water colour, poster colour, oils.UNIT IV ARCHITECTURAL MODEL MAKING 25Model making methods and techniques for design development and presentations.

Structural models : Developing skeleton / frame models for 3-dimensional perception of form, geometry & structuresin evolution of design, using various mediums like paper, boards, metal wires and frames, rope etc

Building / building detail models: Developing architectural building models with site features for designcommunication, using various mediums like paper, boards, thermacol.

Total number of periods: 90Text Books:

1. Albert O.Halse, Architectural Rendering, A technique of contemporary- presentation, Mc Graw Hill Book Company,New York, 1972.

2. Mulick Milind, Water colour, Jyotsna Prakasan, Mumbai 2002.

3. Farey. A.Cyril, Architectural Drawing Perspective and Rendering A Handbook for students and draftsmen.

References : 1. Chen.S.M.John, Architecture in Pen and Ink, Mc. Graw Hill Book Company, USA, 1995. 2. Robert S. Oliver, The Complete Sketch, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1989.

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ARA 18 BASIC DESIGN L T P C0 0 10 5

AIM: To introduce students to fundamentals of basic design, methods of perception and concepts of creative thinkingthrough design exercises.

COURSE WORK:

UNIT I 75Exercise to explore characteristic of line, shapes, forms, volumes, textures, color to enhance the students perception of 2dimensional and 3 dimensional composition and organization.

UNIT II 75Creative and conceptual evolution of design solution by applying principles such as rhythm, harmony, proportion systems totrain the students in design thinking.


References:1. Maitland Graves, The Art of Colour and Design, McGraw Hill book Company Inc., 1951(2nd Edn.)2. Edward D.Mills-Planning the Architects Hand Book Bitterworth, London, 1985.

3. V.S.Pramar, Design fundamentals in Architecture, Somaiya Publications Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, 1973.

4. Francis D.K.Ching-Architecture- Form Space and order Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., (Canada), 1979.5. John W.Mills- The Technique of sculpture, B.T. Bastsford Limited, New York- Reinhold publishing Corporation,

London, 1996

6. Elda Fezei, Henry Moore, hamlyn, London, New York, Sydney, Toronto, 1972.

7. C. Lawrence Bunchy- Acrylic for Sculpture and Design, 450, West 33rd Street, New York N.Y.10001, 1972.

8. Orbid Publishing Ltd., Know how the complete course in Dit and Home Improvements NO.22, Bed Fordbury,London, W.C.2, 1981.

ARA 21 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURE - II L T P C 2 0 0 2

AIM: To introduce students to physical and functional aspects of architecture. Emphasis is laid on organization ofform and space towards designing functional and aesthetic built environment.

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COURSE WORK:

UNIT - I ORGANISATION OF FORM AND SPACE 6Spatial relationship with building examples :Space within space, interlocking spaces, adjacent spaces, spaces linked by acommon space.Spatial organization : influencing factors and various types with building examples : centralized, linear, radial, clustered, grid.

UNIT II CIRCULATION 6Function of building circulation, components of building circulation the building approach, the building entrance,configuration of the path, path space relationship, form of circulation space with building example. Simple circulationdiagrams for buildings.

UNIT III APPROPRIATE SPACE AND ENVIRONMENT FOR HUMAN ACTIVITIES8

Human activities: Classification based on the purpose and impact on the activity due to age, number and sex of the performer.The need for appropriate space and environment for performing the activities efficiently. The impact of the built environmenton the activity. The two way relationship between activity and environment. The architects role in the creation of builtenvironment. The relationship between form and function in nature and man made objects with examples. Analysis of theform and function of a few natural and manmade objects.

UNIT IV IMPACT OF CLIMATE AND SITE ON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN4

Climate: Basic principles of climatic comfort, means of achieving them in buildings example to be cited from history ofarchitecture. Site planning: The relationship between activity space, environment and site. The relationship between site andits surroundings- examples to be cited from history of architecture

UNIT V ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN : PROCESS 6Architectural design : The process and strategies to be considered in evolving design. Integrating aesthetic and functionalaspects in design relationship between the beliefs, values, aspirations of the user, spatial requirements and the builtenvironment.

` Total number of periods: 30Text Books:

1. .Sir Banister Fletcher A History of Architecture, Butterworths,London1987.2. Francis D.K.Ching,Architecture Forms,Space and Order,VanNostrand

Publications, Newyork,1979.3. Ernest Burden-Elements of Architectural Design- A visual resource,

Van Nostrand Reinhold,1994.References:Pramar.V.S., Design fundamentals in architecture, 1973, Sowmiya publications pvt.ltd, New Delhi.

ARA 22 MECHANICS OF STRUCTURES - I L T P C 3 0 0 3

AIM: To introduce the basics of applied mechanics ( statics) like force, moment, resolution of forces, analysis of simplestructures like steel truss, calculation of moment of inertia of plane figures, locating centre of gravity and principlebehind stresses and strain, elastic constant, bending moment and shear force in beams.

COURSE WORK:

UNIT I STATICS OF FORCES AND MOMENTS 6Forces definition type of forces system composition and resolution of forces resultant and moment of a force Varignons theorem equilibrium of forces free body diagram reaction.

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UNIT II STATIC ANALYSIS OF SIMPLE STRUCTURE 10Type of structures trusses and frames analysis of trusses by method of joints and sections.

UNIT III CENTROID AND MOMENT OF INERTIA 7Centroid definition- centroid of length, area and volume theorem of Pappus Guldinus moment of inertia of plane area principal moment of inertia parallel and perpendicular axis theorem moment of inertia of square, rectangular, circular,triangular, rolled steel sections and built-up section.

UNIT IV STRESS, STRAIN AND COMPOUND STRESS 10Definition stress strain diagram for mild steel and concrete concept of axial and volumetric stresses and strains temperature stresses elastic constant application to problems.

UNIT V BEAMS : BENDING MOMENT AND SHEAR FORCE 12Different types of loading various support conditions. Relation between loading, bending moment and shear force shearforce and bending moment diagrams for simply supported, cantilevered and hanging beams.


ARA 23 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE-II L T P C 2 0 0 2

AIM: To understand the evolution of Ancient architecture and to have cross cultural influences of the various places.To study the various factors that influences the architecture of the region and outline the architectural character withimportant examples

COURSE WORK:

UNIT- I GREECE 7Evolution of city states Development of art, sculpture, architecture in the archaic and classic periods Factors influencingarchitecture Outline of architectural character Orders in architecture Doric, Ionic, Corinthian; Parthenon, Athens,Erecthion, Athens, Theatre Epidaurous; Tower of Winds.

UNIT-II ROME 7

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Outline of salient features of Etruscan architecture. Factors influencing Roman architecture, building construction techniquesof Romans Roman Forum; Thermae of Caracalla; Collosseum, Rome; Pantheon, Rome; Circus Maximus, Rome.

UNIT-III EARLY CHRISTIAN AND BYZANTINE 6Birth and spread of early Christianity Evolution of church forms Factors influencing architecture Outline ofArchitectural character St. Clement, Rome; St. Sophia, Constantinople; St. Marks, Venice; St. Vitale, Ravenna.

UNIT-IV BUDDHIST ARCHITECTURE 6Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism Architectural Production during Ashokas rule- Ashokan Pillar, Saranath, andRock cut caves at Barabar, Sanchi Stupa. Salient features of a chaitya hall and Vihara, Rock cut architecture in thewestern and Eastern ghats Karli, Viharas at nasik, Ranigumpha, Udaigiri.

UNIT-V HINDU ARCHITECTURE 4Evolution of Hindu Temple- Early shrines of the Gupta and Chalukyan periods Tigawa Temple, Ladh Khan and DurgaTemple at Aihole, Papnatha and Virupaksha Temples at Pattadakal Dravidian culture Rock cut productions under Pallavas-Shore Temple at Mahaballipuram.


1. Percy Brown, Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Period), Taraporevala and Sons, Bombay, 1983.2. Satish Grover, The Architecture of India (Buddhist and Hindu Period), Vikas Publishing Housing

Pvt.Ltd.,New Delhi, 1981.

3. Sir Bannister Fletcher, A History Of Architecture, University of London, The Antholone Press, 19864. Pier Luigi Nervi, General Editor History of World Architecture Series, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Pub., New York,

19725. Spiro Kostof A History of Architecture Setting and Rituals, Oxford University Press, London 1985

References:1. Volwahsen, Living Architecture-India (Buddhist and Hindu), Oxford and IBM,London, 1969.2. Christoper Tadgelli, The History of Architecture in India from the dawn of Civilization to the end of Raj,

Longman group, U.K.Ltd., London,1990.

3. Carmen Kagal, Vistara: The Architecture of India, Published By Festival of India, 1986.

4. Electa Moniteur, Architecture in India, M/s. Electa France, Milan, 1985.

5. George Mitchell, The Hindu Temple, BI Pub., Bombay,1977.

6. S. Lloyd and H. W. Muller, History of World Architecture Series, Faber and Faber Ltd., London, 1986.

7. Gosta, E. Sandsfrom, Man the Builder, Mc. Graw Hill Book Company, New York 1970

ARA 24 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE L T P C 3 0 0 3

AIM : The alarming rate of exploitation of natural resources by mankind results in total environmentalmismanagement. Hence the fundamental knowledge on environment and its science becomes utmost important forevery citizen of our country. The aim of the subject is to impart the basic knowledge on Environmental science.

COURSE WORK:

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UNIT-I GENERAL 10Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies- definition- scope-importance-need for public awareness.Natural resources : Forest : Use and over exploitation, deforestation, timber extraction, mining, dam and their effects on forests and tribal people.Water : Use and over utilization of surface and ground water, floods- draughts.Food : Agriculture : over grazing : effects of modern agriculture, fertilizer- pesticide problem- water logging- salinity.

UNIT-IIECOSYSTEMS 8Concept of an ecosystem- structure and function- components- energy flow in the ecosystem- ecological succession- foodchains, food webs and ecological pyramids- types of eco systems- forest ecosystem- grass land ecosystem desert ecosystem-aquatic ecosystem

UNIT- III BIO DIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION 8Introduction- definition- genetic, species and ecosystem diversity- bio geographical classification of India- value ofbiodiversity consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values. Hot spots of biodiversity- threats tobiodiversity : habitat loss, poaching of wild life, man wildlife conflicts. Endangered and endemic species of India conservation of biodiversity- in-situ and ex-situ conservation

UNIT- IV ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 10Definition- causes, effects and control measures of air pollution- water pollution- soil pollution- noise pollution- solid wastemanagement- causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial waste.

UNIT V SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE ENVIRONMENT 9Water conservation- rain water harvesting- climate change- global warming- acid rain-ozone layer depletion- waste landreclamation-environmental protection act- air act water act- wild life protection act- forest conservation act- issues inenforcement- public awareness.

Total No. of periods: 45

Text Books:1. Suresh .K. Dhameja, Environmental Engineering and management, S.K.Khataria & Sons, Delhi, 2000.

References:1. B.K.Sharma & H.Kaur, An Introduction to Environmental pollution, GOEL Publishing House, Meerut First Edition,

1997 ( Unit II & IV )2. B.K.Sharma & H.Kaur, Environmental Chemistry, GOEL Publishing House, Meerut SecondEdition, 1995 ( Unit II &

IV ) 3. Wright & Nebel, Environmental science towards a sustainable future, Prentice Hall of India Ltd, 2000.

ARA 25 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION II L T P C 2 0 4 4

AIM : To study the properties of timber and the techniques of construction. Emphasis is also given to rural materialsand cost effective construction techniques through construction drawings, sketches and field visitsCOURSE WORK:UNIT-I TIMBER-I 8Softwood and hardwood physical properties & uses, seasoning, conversion, defects, decay and preservation of timber, fireretardant treatment, anti-termite treatment, industrial timber plywood, blockboard, particleboard, fibreboard.

UNIT-IITIMBER-II 35Drawings in : Types of joinery, windows, doors, ventilators,timber partitions, staircase ( straight flight & dog-legged ), roof-king post, queen post and close couple roof, timber built in furniture using plywood.

UNIT- III RURAL MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION 10Properties and uses of rural building materials- mud, coconut, palm, bamboo, casuarinas, reeds, hay and straw.* Application and uses to be studied through sketches.

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UNIT- IV COST EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION 12Introduction to concepts of cost effective construction in building construction, various techniques- filler slab, rat trap bond, Alternate materials : properties, uses and application.

UNIT V GLASS 10Composition of glass, properties and uses, special types of glass uses , properties and application in the building industry ofsheet glass, plate glass, safety glass, tinted- coated glass, glass bricks.


1 W.B.Mckay,Building Conctruction, Vol.1,2,3Longmans,U.K.1981.2. Building Construction by B.C.Punmia, Lakshmi Publications Pvt. Ltd., N.Delhi.

References:1. Don A.Watson, Construction Materials and Processes, McGraw Hill Co., 1972.2. Alanwerth, Materials, The Mitchell Pub. Co.Ltd., London,1986.3. R.Chudleu,Building Construction Handbook,British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data, London, 1990.4. S.C.Rangawala, Engineering Materials, Charotar Pub. House, Anand,1997.

ARA 26 ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS-II L T P C 1 0 4 3

OBJECTIVES: To orient the students towards the basic techniques of presentation like drafting, rendering etc. To enhance thevisualization skills of 3D objects using light and shade effects.COURSE WORK:UNIT I MEASURED DRAWING 30

Detailed measured drawing/documentation of historic and architectural monument or building. Measured drawing of varioussites and other landscape elements.

UNIT II PERSPECTIVE 25Characteristics of Perspective Drawings, Perspective systems and methods. Two point perspective of simple objects, outdoorand interior view of a building. one point and three point perspective of interior Perspective theory and practice, commercialmethod of perspective drawing.

UNIT III SCIOGRAPHY 20Principles of shades and shadows - Shadows of lines and circles. Shadows of architectural elements. Shadows of circularsolids. Shadows on buildings.

(Exercises in casting the various sciography can be done in the class with the help of light sources.)*

*No questions shall appear from this section for examination purpose.Total No. of periods: 75

Text Books:1. Clande Batley, Indian Architecture, D.B.Taraporevale Sons and Co., Ltd., Bombay2. William Kirby Lockard, Drawing as a Means to Architecture, Van Nostrand, Reinhold Company, New York.3. Robert W.Gill, Basic Perspective, Thames and Hudson, London, 1974.4. Francis Ching, Architectural Graphics, Van Nostrand and Reinhold Company, New York, 19755. Rober W.Gill, Advanced Perspective, Thames and Hudson, London, 1974.

References:

1. George A.Dinsmore, Analytical Graphics- D.Van Nostrand, Company inc., Canada.2. John M.Holmes, Applied Perspective, Sir lsaac, Piotman and Sons Lt., London 1954..3. Interiors: Perspective in Architecture Design Graphic-SMA Publishing Co.Ltd.

Japan, 1967.

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