Associate Degree in Architectural Technology Course at Botswana College of Engineering and Technology (BCET)

Associate Degree in Architectural Technology Course at Botswana College of Engineering and Technology (BCET)

What is Architectural Technology?

Architectural technology, or building technology, is the application of technology to the design of buildings. It is a component of architecture and building engineering and is sometimes viewed as a distinct discipline or sub-category.

Programme Structure

Level 100 shall consist of the following courses:

Semester 1

Core Courses

ARB111 Design & Communication I (4)
ARB112 Building Materials & Construction I (2)
PHY112 Geometrical optics, Mechanics, Vibrations and Waves
COM131 Communication and Academic Literacy Skills (FET) (3)
ICT121 Computer Skills Fundamentals I (2)
MAT191 Design Mathematics

Semester 2

Core Courses

ARB121 Design & Communication II (4)
ARB113 Traditional African Architecture (2)
ARB123 History of Art (2)
ARB124 Environment and Comfort (2)
MAT192 Design Mathematics II (3)
COM132 Academic and Professional Communication (FET) (3)
ICT122 Computer Skills Fundamentals II (2)
GEC Courses

Level 200 shall consist of the following courses:

Semester 3

Core Courses

ARB211 Architectural Design I (6)
ARB212 Building Materials & Construction III (2)
ARB213 History of Architecture I (2)
ARB216 Computer Aided Drafting (2)
URP207 Land Surveying and Cartography + Lab (3)
CCB217 Theory of Structures 1 (2)

Semester 4

Core Courses

ARB221 Architectural Design II (6)
ARB222 Building Materials & Construction IV (2)
ARB223 History of Architecture II (2)
ARB214 Energy Efficiency in Buildings (2)
CCB227 Theory of Structure II (2)

Semester 4 Winter session:

ARB220 Internship I (2)

Level 300 shall consist of the following courses:

Semester 5

Core Courses

ARB311 Architectural Design III (6)
ARB312 Building Services I (2)
ARB313 History of Architecture III (2)
CCB317 Theory of Structures III (2)

Optional Courses

URP200 Introduction to Town Planning (2)
URP202 Infrastructure Planning & Management (20) (2)

Semester 6

Core Courses

ARB321 Architectural Design IV (6)
ARB322 Building Services II (2)
ARB323 History of Architecture IV (2)
ARB325 Interior Design (2)
LAW253: Foundation Of Engineering Law

Semester 6 Winter session

ARB320 Internship II (2)

Level 400 shall consist of the following courses:

Semester 7

Core Courses

ARB411 Architectural Design V (6)
ARB412 Building Systems I (2)
ARB413 Philosophy of Architecture I (2)
LAW452 Construction Law (2)
ARB415 Landscape Design (2)

Semester 8

Core Courses

ARB421 Architectural Design VI (6)
ARB422 Building Systems II (2)
ARB423 Philosophy of Architecture II (2)
ARB424 Professional Practice I (2)

Optional Courses

ENV412 Environmental Impact Assessment (2)
ENV484 Urbanisation & the Environment (2)

Semester 8 Winter session

ARB420 Internship III (2)

Level 500 shall consist of the following courses:

Semester 9

Core Courses

ARB511 Design Project I (8)
CCB519 Building Economics (2)
GEC273 The State & Society (2)

Optional Courses

URP307 Land and Property Evaluation (2)
URP314 Land and Property Management (2)
ARB514 Project Practice II (2)

Semester 10

Core Courses

ARB521 Design Project II (8)
ARB522 Urban & Rural Design Practice (2)
ARB524 Project Management (2)
GEC277 Law & Society in Botswana (2)

A course may consist entirely of fieldwork, project work, practical work, design, and seminars. In addition to work during the semester, a subject may include prescribed fieldwork or assignments during the vacation periods.