| | Concepts of research used in the fields of architecture, planning and environmental design. Scientific means, formulation of hypothesis, and research models using relevant computer software. Meanings and objectives of research in architecture, planning and environmental design. | 2003,2004,2006 and 2008 |
| | The basic concepts of urban planning. The Jordanian experience in urban planning. Planning strategies, scenarios and development programs. Urban planning practice as problem solving tool for conventional issues for developing communities. Urban design concepts, functional analysis of selected examples of public spaces. Methods of urban design, visual analysis and their constructive and functional objectives. Historical and contemporary examples to analyze factors of accessibility, privacy and enclosure. Reconstruction of historic city centers with special reference to constraints of traffic, deterioration and pollution. | 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2009 |
| | Contemporary concepts of urban planning. The role of continuous development plans for developing communities. International examples of urban planning practice from the 20th century. Contemporary social and economic issues such as urbanisation, metropolitans, migration, the environment, information technology and their impact on development. the integrated role of public and private sectors in urban development. Social and economic variables and their implication on the planning process. The issue of contextual planning in theory and practice. | 2007 |
| | The comprehensive context of sustainable development with special reference to developing communities. factors of sustainable development and the role which architecture plays in the ecological balance. The use of natural resources in the development process. Selected examples of green architecture and the conservation of energy. Renewable energy and its application in buildings. Social, economic and technical dimensions in sustainable development. Examples of human settlements which apply renewable energy. Criteria of sustainable development. | 2007 and 2009 |
| | Contemporary cultural and behavioral influences on the design and planning of the urban environment. The integrated relationship between outdoor and indoor environments. Selected examples of public spaces, community gathering areas, recreational facilities, public parks, historical sites and coastal promenades. The role of ecological factors in the design of the built environment. Examples of landscaping the built environment from Arab and foreign countries. Future trends of landscape profession in Jordan. | 2003 |
| | Concepts of architectural analysis and criticism. Historical background of architectural critics and theoreticians and their intellectual thoughts. Methods in analysis and criticism. The internal structure of text through levels of analysis. Indicative readings to construct concepts and critical architectural analysis. The role of analysis and criticism in improving the architectural practice. | 2004, 2005 and 2008 |
| | Analysis and criticism of ideologies and intellectual movements of planning and urban design from the 20th century, including rationalism, empiricism, etc. Comparative analysis of contemporary examples of upgrading urban spaces. the role of analysis and criticism in improving the quality of urban environment and the betterment of cities. Social, economic and legislative constraints and their implications on planning and urban design. | 2003 |
| | The importance of housing sector to the developing urban population. Distribution of income groups in Jordan compared with other developing countries. Patterns of low income housing and target groups. The National Housing Strategy and its impact on the housing stock, supply and demand of housing. Issues of residential land, building technology, and housing finance and their implications on the low income groups. The role of the public and private sectors in the provision of housing. Patterns of deteriorated shelters and marginal areas. The Jordanian experience of urban development.. | 2004, 2005 and 2007 |
| | Basic techniques of graphics and painting which render means of documenting visual, artistic and architectural compositions. Principles of composing and structuring two and three-dimensional configurations. Abstract plastic models of architectural and structural compositions. Rendering techniques including pencil, ink and water colors. | 2003 |
| | Introduction to history of art and architecture, and their development through the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, greece and Rome. Analysis of historical monuments and buildings and their architectural characteristics. Emphasis on the architectural principles, theories, and impact on the development of buildings throughout ancient times. Examining ancient historical patterns. View points of various progressive theoreticians. | 2004 and 2006 |
| | Historical background of Architectural criticism, its principles and methods. Application of such methods on examples of local buildings. case studies with emphasis on international examples of contemporary architects who contributed to the recent movements. | 2003 and 2004 |
| | Introduction to the environmental, social and economic aspects necessary in the formation of urban planning process. the characteristics of the urban fabric and the development of towns and cities and their urban elements into integrated, homogeneous and functional unity. Social services and infrastructure and their necessary provision according to norms and standards. Analysis of deteriorated urban areas to measure shortage of services. | 2003, 2004 and 2006 |
| | Detailed study of the major social and service facilities in the city. developing planning Parameters. Actual study of undeveloped section of the city. Land use planning. Applying comprehensive measures in development planning. | 2003, 2004 and 2007 |
| | The ecosystem and environmental equilibrium. Natural forces affecting small and large-scale sites. History of gardens and their evolution through civilizations of the Mediterranean region. Plant species of Jordan and Palestine. Spatial arrangements of external landscape in gardens and parks. Landscaping application of actual sites as gardens, open spaces, and gathering areas. | 2003, 2004 and 2005 |
| | Contextual design of groups of buildings in a specific urban environment. Upgrading existing environmental and building conditions. Applications including urban infill and reuse of preserved heritage buildings. Functional, socio-economic and aesthetic issues. Improvement of the quality of life of users and local population. An integrated framework of urban design. | 2003, 2004 and 2007 |
| | project selection. Research methodologies. data collection, analysis, synthesis, and thesis report writing of the selected project. Thesis report includes definition of project theme, goals objectives, preparation of detailed space program and area requirements. Choice and analysis of the selected site and analysis of relevant case studies. | 2004 and 2006 |
| | Design of the thesis project based on an architectural concept. The design involves analysis of program, site planning with respect to the urban context. Detailed design of the building compound or group of buildings with emphasis on the integration of structural and technical aspects in a comprehensive architectural project. Presentation of a complete set of project drawings including three-dimensional presentation and model building. | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008 |
| | Principles of urban design, initiation and development. Relations between urban design, planning, architecture, landscaping, building legislation and human behavior. Factors affecting the formation and development of urban built environment with physical, social and economic contexts. Design application on an urban site with specific identity using contemporary criteria in problem solving. | 2003 |
| | Social and economic aspects influencing housing availability for different income groups. The role of public and private sectors in the provision of housing. Problems of coordination between the different agents involved in housing. case studies including deteriorated urban housing to provide realistic approaches to socio-economic and human issues. | 2004 |
| | Introduction to quantity surveying, preparation of bill of quantities and technical specifications for construction stages. General and specific technical terms of references (ToR) applied in Jordan. Examples of documents and contracts related to project implementation. preparation of specifications and quantities of a small-scale project. | 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 |
