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دكتوراه هندسة معمارية

كلية الهندسة

Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture 

1.         Program Identification and General Information

Program Title

Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture

Awarding Institution

Sana’a University

Department

Department of architectural Engineering

Other Departments with major Teaching Contributions

Language of study

English and Arabic Language.

Date of Specification Preparation/Revision

October 2021

Mode of Study

Full time

Study System

Thesis & 2 Researches

Main Location of Study

Faculty of Engineering/Sana’a University

Mode of Delivery

Full-time

Study Duration

Minimum: 2 Academic years (Two terms each, full-time)

Maximum: 3 Academic years (two terms each – full time)

Award(s) or Final Award

Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture

Qualification required to join the program:

Master of Science in architectural Engineering or any other equivalent field

Minimum grade requirements to enroll in the program

Good 6

Other admission requirements

Detailed below

Name of the program coordinator

Dr. Fadhl Mohamed  Alwaraqi

Approval date:

 

 

 for Program Specifications Clik Her>>

 

Aims of the Program

  • To provide Specialized studies and researches in different Architecture disciplines.
  • To bridge academic research education to reality and keeping pace with modern technologies in architecture.
  • To provide graduates with up-to-date advanced knowledge and skills needed to solve problems and challenges in architecture.
  • To graduate independently researchers in architecture who can pursue further studies and contribute to the scientific research community.
  • Develop new methods and  concepts  with using high-tech components for  effective, reliable and  sustainable systems.
  • Develop leadership, skills and ethics of the profession and engaging in lifelong learning.

Mission of the Program

To graduate highly-qualified Ph.D. holders in the field of Architecture through qualified academic program, staff, and infrastructure that meet the research and development requirements as well as local and regional labor market needs.

Study Plan

. System of Study

Type of program

Thesis

Study methods in the program:

Full time

The period to complete the program

Min. 2 Years (4 Terms)

Max.3 Years (6 Terms)

Total Credit Hours for Complementary Researches + Research

20

. Study Plan

FR stands for Faculty Requirements.

CE5XX stands for Architecture Department Requirements.

 

. Admission Requirements:

1. Master of Science in Architectural Engineering Certificate with not less than “Good”  grade, or equivalent.

2. Interview

3. TOEFL / IBT:60

4.ICDL (Computer Skills):

5.Arabic Language:

6. Student number capacity of 10 students per year

7. Transfer Requirements, and Courses Equivalency

8. Annex -13: shows the Admission Requirements for the Program.

 


 Graduation Requirements:

Student attendance should not be less than 75%.

Student will graduate after successfully passing the 4 credit hours Complementary Researches and 16 credit hours Research.

 


  Learning Resources, Facilities, and Equipment for Running the Program

Learning Resources.

Policies and Procedure for providing and quality assurance of learning resources textbooks, references and other resource materials, including electronic and web-based resources, Journal Database, etc.

–          textbooks, reference

Library upgrading necessary, List of required new publications to be provided by Master Program teaching staff

Electronic Library (Existing, allows access to international research papers and publications).

 

Facilities and Equipment

Policies and Procedure for providing and quality assurance of Facilities and Equipment (Library, laboratories (Structure, material Labs), medical facilities, classrooms, etc.).

List of laboratories

Material Engineering Laboratory (Upgrading necessary)

Computer Laboratory

 

 Teaching staff:

 

 

Professor

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Technicians Assistants

Required Number

 

 

 

 

Available Number

4

5

4

6

Note:

 

 


 Program Management and Regulations

1. Program Management

1.1 Program Structure

(Including boards, councils, units, committees, etc.)

Architectural Engineering Department Board

Postgraduate Studies Administration

Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies

College of Engineering Board

Vice Presidency of the University for Postgraduate Studies

1.2Stakeholders’ Involvement

Describe the representation and involvement of stakeholders in the program planning and development. (Students, professional bodies, scientific societies, alumni, employers, etc.)

 

The stakeholders were involved in designing the program, including universities, research centers, the public and private sectors, through their participation in a workshop as well as in responding to and submitting a questionnaire.

2. Program Regulations

Provide a list of related program regulations, including their link to online version: admission, study and exams, recruitment, appeals and complaint regulations, etc.)

Decision of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers No. 40 of 2008

Decision of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers No. 141 of 2008

Graduate Studies Guide to Sana’a University

 

 

 

 Evaluation of Program Quality Matrix:

Evaluation

Areas/Aspects

Evaluation

Sources/References

Evaluation Methods

Evaluation Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

Evaluation Areas/Aspects (e.g., leadership, effectiveness of teaching & assessment, learning resources, partnerships, etc.)

Evaluation Sources (students, graduates, alumni, faculty, program leaders, administrative staff, employers, independent reviewers, and others (specify)

Evaluation Methods (e.g., Surveys, interviews, visits, etc.)

Evaluation Time (e.g., beginning of semesters, end of academic year, etc.)

List of Annexes

Annex (1)

Academic Standards Curriculum Criteria of Accreditation Board for Architectural Engineering program.

Annex (2)

Survey of names of Similar Accredited Programs at International Universities (Benchmarks) for Structural Engineering Programs.

Annex (3)

Survey of Intended Learning Outcomes for similar Accredited Architectural Engineering Programs at International Universities.

Annex (4)

Summary of Similar Programs (Benchmarks) for DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ARCHITECTURE

Annex (5)

Survey of Course Names of Similar DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ARCHITECTURE

Annex (6)

Survey/ Mapping of  Vision, Mission and Objectives of Similar Accredited Programs at International Universities(Benchmarks) for DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ARCHITECTURE

Annex (7)

Mapping of mission and objective of the program with vision, mission and objectives of faculty, and university

Annex (8)

Main Themes/Sub-Themes with Relative weight for Program (if need)

Annex (9)

PILOs Distribution to General Themes for Program (if need)

Annex (10)

Mapping the benchmarks with PILO’s (if need)

Annex (11)

Mapping Program’s Goals with Intended Learning Outcomes (if need)