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FUTY GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR
Professor B.H. Usman has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University0 of Technology, Yola (FUTY). Until his appointment, Professor B.H. Usman was the past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Acting Vice Chancellor, FUTY.
He has a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Soil Science) with a second class honours, upper division degree, from the University of Maiduguri. M.Sc. in Soil Chemistry, University of Reading, England, U.K. and Ph.D in Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management from the University of London, Wye College, England, U.K.
He now becomes the 6th Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>
FUTY PROFESSORS INCREASE TO TWENTY NINE
Following the appointment of three professors by the University Council at its 42nd regularmeeting held at its march 2009, the nominal list of professors of the Federal University of Technology, Yola has incresed to twenty nine in number.     More>>
TWENTY FOUR FUTY STAFF BAG ETF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Educational Trust Fund (ETF) Board of trustees has approved scholarship award worth fifty million naira to twenty four staff of the Federal University of Technology, Yola to pursue Masters, Doctorate and Post Doctorate programmes within and outside Nigeria.     More>>
SHELL ICT CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) is to establish an all inclusive ICT Centre for the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>
CENTRE FOR FOMBINA STUDIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY
As part of its contribution to the studies of the legacies of Adamawa Emirate Council, The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to establish a Centre for the study of the Fombina Kingdom in order to explore and harness the potentials and contributions of the Adamawa Emirate Council from the 17th century to date.     More>>
GOVERNOR NYAKOs SKILL ACQUISATIONS PROGRAMME: FUTY TO TRAINING
The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to train atleast one apprentice from each of the twenty one Local Governments of Adamawa State, leading to the award of a Certificate in GSM Handset Repairs and Maintenance, by the ERICSSON GSM Training Centre of the University.     More>>
STEP 'B' PROJECT GRANTS AWARDED TO FUTY
The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to benefit from the Fedral Government/World Bank's Science and Technology Post Basic (STEP 'B') project research grant. Two of the five research proposals submitted by FUTY have already been approved for funding.     More>>
ETF INTERVENTION FUND: FUTY ACCESSES OUTSTANDING FUNDS
In less than three months on assumption of office, the Vice Chancellor Prof. B.H. Usman demonstrated his desire to leave a legacy for the Federal University of Technology, Yola by accessing the 2006, 2007 and 2008 ETF normal intervention fund meant for the University     More>>
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DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT APPOINTED
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THREE PG AND FOURTEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE
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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY

The Department was established in 1997 with an initial intake of 17 students with 6 Lecturers.

The range of exposure and the scope of the programme in a department of Architecture should produce a competent skilled and versatile individual capable of facing a broad spectrum of challenges of Environmental Design in Nigeria, exploiting the rich cultural and traditional Architecture resources in the country in general and within its immediate environment in particular.

A Department of Architecture should be engaged in understanding the Environmental Design problems of its immediate community and should make efforts towards evolving solutions to these problems.

There should be some flexibility in the course to allow for the changing needs of architectural education arising from changing social, economic, psychological, and technological environment.

Objectives

(i) To produce environmental designers capable of understanding and solving Complex environmental design problems.

(ii) To develop the students’ ability in the area of environmental design, as well as related area of knowledge and to apply this knowledge to solve the environmental problems of the country effectively.

(iii) To create the understanding of the physical, cultural, economic, and technical contexts of design.

(iv) To develop the ability to analyze design problems and the synthesis of the various elements, providing appropriate solutions in the process.

(v) To create understanding of the physical, cultural, social economic and technical contexts of design.

(vi) To develop the ability to communicate design proposals in the appropriate medium to clients, the public, and members of the building profession.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(i) Joint Matriculation Examination: A candidate who has successfully completed the Senior Secondary School Certificate and Passes with Credit in Mathematics, English Language, Physics and two other subjects from the following list will be eligible for Admission, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Fine Arts, Geography and Economics. Normal Admission should be through acceptable pass at the Entrance Examination organized by JME;

(ii) Direct Entry Admission

(a) A Candidate who holds an OND or HND in Architecture would be considered for Admission into the 200 level of the programme provided the Candidate in addition has credit level passes in the subjects listed in 3 (a) above

Duration: 5 Years

Degree Awarded: B. Tech. (Architecture)

STAFF

S/No.	Name	Qualification	Rank/ Status
1.	Benjamin V. Ray	B. Sc. & M. Sc. (UniJos)	Lecturer I/ Ag. Head of Department
2.	Zinas Baka Zachariah	B. Sc. & M. Sc. (ABU) (Security in Library Buildings)	Lecturer I
3.	Idowu O. Moses	B. Sc. & M. Sc. (Ife)(CHCNF)	Lecturer I
4.	Mohammed B. Adamu	B. Arch.	Asst. Lecturer
5.	Bello A. Adetunji	B.Sc. & M.Sc.	Asst. Lecturer
6.	Salihu Bala Salihu	B. Sc. & M. Sc. (Jos)	Asst. Lecturer
7.	Yakubu Aminu Dodo	B.Sc. & M.Sc.	Asst. Lecturer
8.	Abubakar S. Kawuwa	B.Sc. & M.Sc.	Asst. Lecturer
9.	Ahmed Y. Abdu	B.Sc. & M.Sc.	Asst. Lecturer
10.	Kadi Jaa Adamu	B.Sc. & M.Sc.	Asst. Lecturer
11.	Okeve K. Collins	B.Sc. Arch.	Asst. Lecturer
12.	Aliyu Abubakar		Snr. Draughtsman
13.	Abdulkadiri Aliyu		Asst. Tech. Officer
14.	Aishatu Abdulkarim		A.E.O. (Admin)
15.	Obed U. L. Martias		Typist II
16.	Anthony Benjamin		Caretaker

Teaching and Research Facilities Available in the Department

the department has 3 studios all with computer facilities.

COURSE OUTLINE

FIRST SEMESTER- 100 LEVEL

CODE	COURSE TITLE	Unit
AR 101	Graphic Communication I	2
AR 103	Free Hand Drawing I	2
AR 105	Introduction to Architecture	1
MA 101	Elementary Mathematics I	3
PH 101	General Physics I	2
GY 101	Introduction to Elements of Physical Geography	2
GY 105	Introduction to practical Geography I	1
CS 101	Introduction to Computer Science I	3
GS 101	Use of English	2
GS 105	Philosophy and Logic	2
	Total	20

SECOND SEMESTER- 100 LEVEL

CODE	COURSE TITLE	Unit
AR 102	Graphic Communication II	2
AR 104	Free Hand Drawing II	2
MA 132	Elementary Mathematics II	3
PH 102 GY 106	General Physics II Introduction to Environmental Science	3 2
GS 102	Use of English II	2
GS 104	Social Science	2
+CS 102	Introduction Computer Science II	3
	Total	19

FIRST SEMESTER- 200 LEVEL

CODE	COURSE TITLE	Unit
AR 201	Architectural Design Studio I	4
AR 203	Architectural graphics I	2
AR 205	History of Architecture I	2
AR 207	Building Technology I	2
AR 209	Theory of Structures and Architectural Forms I	2
SV 215	Basic Surveying I	2
GS 201	History and Philosophy of Science	2
GS 209	Use of Library	1
CS 201	Computer Programming I	3
	Total	20

SECOND SEMESTER- 200 LEVEL

CODE	COURSE TITLE	Unit
AR 202	Architectural Design Studio II	4
AR 204	Architectural graphics II	2
AR 206	History of Architecture II	2
AR 208 AR 210	Building Technology II Theory of Structures and Architecture Forms II	2 2
PL 206	Urban Development and Planning II	2
SV 216	Basic Surveying II	2
CS 202	Computer Programming II	3
	Total	19

FIRST SEMESTER- 300 LEVEL

CODE	COURSE TITLE	Unit
AR 301	Architectural Design Studio III	4
AR 303	Theory of Architecture I	2
AR 305	Climate and Design	2
AR307 AR 309	Building Components and Methods III Building services I	2 2
PL 303	Housing Studies.	2
BD 205	Principles of Building Economics	2
PL 317	Site planning & analysis	2
	Sub-Total	18

Choose any 2 Units of Elective from below

GY 301	Spatial organization of Society	2
GY 309	Geography of Settlement	2
MG 349	Industrial Organization and Entrepreneurship	2
	Total	20

SECOND SEMESTER- 300 LEVEL

CODE	COURSE TITLE	Unit
AR 302	Architectural Design Studio IV	4
AR 304	Theory of Architecture II	2
AR 306	Landscape Theory and Design	2
AR308 AR 310	Building Components and Methods IV Theory of Structures and Architectural Forms III	2 2
AR 312	Building Services II	2
AR 314	Critical Evaluation of Contemporary Architecture	2

	Sub-Total	16

Choose any 2 Units of Elective from below

AR 316	Environmental Psychology	2
GL 310	Geology of Nigeria	3
DS 314	Design and Illustration	2
PL 312	Urban Environmental Problems & control.	2
	Total	18/19

FIRST SEMESTER- 400 LEVEL

CODE	COURSE TITLE	Unit
AR 401	Architectural Design Studio IV	4
AR 403	Theory of Architecture III	2
AR 405	Quantities and Estimating	3
AR407 AR 409	Construction Detailing I Theory of Structure and Architectural Forms IV	2 2
AR 411	Interior Design for Architects	2
AR 413	Traditional Architecture and Technology	2
BD 413	Building Economics	2
	Sub-Total	18

Choose any 2 Units of Elective from below

PL 405	Law of Contract and Tort	2
PL 409	Principles and practice of Urban Design.	2
PL 413	Urban Land Economics I	2
PL 421	Environmental Pollution and Control	2
	Total	20

SECOND SEMESTER -400 LEVEL

SW 499

S I W E S (4 Units) Six (6) Months

FIRST SEMESTER- 500 LEVEL

CODE	COURSE TITLE	Unit
AR 501	Advanced Architectural Design Studio I	6
AR 503	Acoustics and Noise Control	2
AR 597	Individual Research Project I	2
AR 507 AR 509	Public and Institutional Building Research Methods in Architecture	2 2
AR 511	Construction Detailing II	2
	Sub-Total	16

Choose any 2 Units of Elective from below

AR 513	Housing For Special Groups	2
AR 515	Architecture of Religious Building	2
PL 515	Tourism Planning and Development	2
	Total	18

SECOND SEMESTER- 500 LEVEL

CODE	COURSE TITLE	Unit
AR 502	Advanced Architecture Design	6
AR 598	Individual Research Project II	4
AR 508 AR 510	Computer in Architecture Air Conditioning and Lighting	2 2
PL 510	Advanced Housing Studies	2
BD 508	Building Contract Law and Arbitration	2
	Sub-Total	18

Choose any 2 Units of Elective from below

AR 512		Energy in Building	2
8DS 322		Preamble to Photography	2
PL 506		Recreational Planning	2
AR 506	Building Maintenance and Renovation		2
		Total	20

RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND JOURNALS OF THE DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENTAL ON-GOING RESEARCH

CONSULTANCY SERVICES

STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE DEPARTMENT

(a) Departmental Board of Examiners

(b) Departmental Board of Research

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Head of Department

Department of Architecture

Federal University of Technology Yola

www.futy.edu.ng/academic/darch.htm

hodarchitecture@futy.edu.ng

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