FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN establishment of the Provisional Council of the university was formally

AND MANAGEMENT inaugurated under the Chairmanship of Chief Rotimi Williams.

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
On 11th June, 1970, an Edict known as the University of lfe Edict, 1970
HISTORICAL NOTES was promulgated by the Government of the Western State to replace the
History of the University Provisional Council Law of 8th June, 1961. This Edict has since been
amended by the Obafemi Awolowo University, IIe-Ife (Amended) Edict
A brief history of the University and the Faculty of Environmental
No. 11 of 1975 (Transitional Provisions) Decree No. 23 of 1975. This
Design and Management as contained in Obafemi Awolowo University,
new Decree effected a takeover of the Obafemi Awolowo University by
lIe-Ife, Nigeria Calendar, 2004-2006 and Faculty of Environmental
the Federal Military Government and established a Provisional Council
Design and Management handbook respectively with the history of the
as an interim governing body of the University which shall subject to the
Department of Architecture is given below.
general direction of the Head of the Federal Government, control the
policies and finances of the University and manage its affairs.
Obafemi Awolowo University, IIe-Ife is one of the three Universities
Governing Council has since replaced this Provisional Council
established in Nigeria between 1961 and 1962 as a result of the report
submitted to the Federal Government in September, 1960, by a
The site selected for the University was at IIe-Ife, a town about 80
commission it appointed in April 1959 under the Chairmanship of Sir
kilometres northeast of Ibadan in the Oyo State. Ife is famous as the
Eric Ashby, Master of Clare College., Cambridge, to survey the needs of
centre of an ancient civilization and home of the Museum, which
post-secondary and higher education in Nigeria over the next twenty
contains the renowned Ife heads. It was intended that temporary
years.
buildings should be put up on the site to enable teaching to commence in
October 1962 while the permanent buildings were being planned and
The Government of Western Nigeria first announced in 1960 its
erected. But when the Federal Government transferred the Ibadan
intention to establish as soon as possible a University in Western Nigeria
Branch of the Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology to the
which would be of the highest standard. Its policy would be to open its
University, it was decided that it would be unnecessary to put up
doors to students from all parts of the Federation and of the World.
temporary buildings at Ife and the University was temporarily located on
the site of Ibadan Branch of the Nigerian College.
The planning of the Obafemi Awolowo University was entrusted to two
Committees. The first being a University Planning Committee
Teaching began in October 1962 with an initial enrolment of 244
comprising persons qualified to advice on the planning of a new
students. The teaching, administrative and technical staff, either
University, and who in effect undertook the preparatory work connected
transferred from the Nigerian College or newly recruited from abroad
with the establishment of the University pending the setting up of the
numbered about eighty.
Provisional Council of the University. The second committee was the
University Parliamentary Committee, which was advisory to the
The University started with five Faculties - Agriculture, Arts,
Minister of Education. On 8th June, 1961 the Law providing for the
Economics and Social Studies (now Social Sciences), Law and Science.

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Six new faculties have since been added, namely the Faculty of respectively. The Vice-Chancellor is the Chairman of the Institute's
Education (established on 1st October, 1967), the Faculty of Pharmacy Governing Board.
(established on 1st October, 1969), the Faculties of Technology and
Health Sciences (now College of Health Sciences) (both established on The following other Institutes and major units exist in the University:
1st October, 1970) Faculty of Administration (which replaces the former
Institute of Administration with effect from 1st October 1979) and The Natural History Museum
Faculty of Environmental Design and Management (established on April The Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies
6, 1982). The Centre for Gender and Social Policy Studies
The Centre for Industrial Research and Development
In 1992, the University established a collegiate system with five The Institute of Public Health
Colleges. The system did not function effectively and was abandoned The Institute of Cultural Studies
after two years. However, the Postgraduate College and the College of The Technology Planning and Development Unit
Health Sciences were retained. The College of Health Sciences now The Computer Centre
comprises of the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences The Drug Research and Production Unit
and Dentistry. The Equipment maintenance and Development Centre
The Central Technological Laboratory Workshop
The Adeyemi College of Education located in Ondo and the Institute of The Central Science Laboratory
Agricultural Research and Training in Ibadan were initially integral partt The Distance Learning Centre
of the University. Although the Adeyemi College was separated from
the University in 1975, however, there is still a close relationship Finally, some other agencies over which the University has no direct, or,
between the two institutions. The College offers degree programme of in some cases limited control, have premises within the University.
the University under a system that is closely monitored by the
University. The Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys
The National Centre for Technology management
The Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Ibadan with a The Centre for Energy Research and Development
branch at Akure in Ondo State, used to be fully superintended by the The African Regional Centre for Space Science and Education in
University in 1991. However, the Akure branch and the College of English.
Animal Science of the Institute continued to report to the Federal
Government through the Director of the institute. In terms of funding, The student population rose steadily from 244 in 1962/63 to 28,758 at
the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training now relates to the the end of the 2005/2006.
Federal Ministry of Agriculture while the University still has
administrative responsibility for the Research and Administrative staff
of the Institution. The Director and the Secretary of the institute are
responsible to the University through the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar

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Mission, Vision and Objectives of the University 4. To provide services that has relevance to and impact on
the local community and the Nation.
(a) MISSION 5. To provide conditions of study, work and living in
To create a teaching and learning community for imparting the University Community that are of appropriate
appropriate skills and knowledge, behaviour and attitude; standard.
advance frontiers of knowledge that is relevant to national
and global development; engender a sense of selfless public 6. To expand access to tertiary education in the face
service; and promote and nurture the African culture and of unmet demand.
tradition. 7. To operate as an equal opportunity educational
institution, sensitive to the principle of gender
(b) VISION equity and non- discriminatory on the basis of race,
The vision is of a top rated University in Africa, ranked ethnicity, religion or physical disability.
among the best in the world, whose products occupy
leadership positions in the public and private sectors of the Members of the University
Nigerian and global economy, that has harnessed modern The members of the University as defined on statute 2(1) are:
technology, social, economic and financial strategies, built (a) The Officers of the University;
strong partnerships and linkages within and outside Nigeria (b) The members of the Council;
and whose research contributes a substantial proportion of (c) The members of the Senate;
innovations to the Nigerian economy. (d) The members of the Academic Staff;
(e) The Graduates;
(c) STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (f) The students; and such other persons as may by
1. To produce graduates of international standard, Statute be granted the status of members.
with appropriate knowledge and skills in their
field of study, who will be highly employable and A person shall remain a member of the University only as
able to employ themselves. long as he is qualified for such membership under any of
2. To provide high quality research and development the sub-paragraphs of paragraph (1) of this Statute.
activities that will promote the development of the
Nation and enhance the image of the University and The Officers of the University
the researchers. The Officers of the University as contained in Statute 3 shall be:
(a) The Chancellor;
3. To harness modern technology especially ICT and (b) The Pro-Chancellor;
modern social, economic and financial strategies to (c) The Vice-Chancellor;
run a cost of efficient and effective academic (d) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic);
programme and institutional management. (e) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration);

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 (f) The Registrar; post except a post created, by this Edict or the
(g) The Librarian; Statutes;
(h) The Bursar; and (iv) to authorize the establishments for the
(i) Such other persons as may by Statute be granted administrative staff and other staff in the University
the status of officers. and to suspend or abolish any such posts other than
Establishment of the University Council posts created by the Edict or the Statutes;
(a) Functions (v) to make the appointments authorized by this Edict
The University Council to be known as the Council of the and the Statutes;
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- lfe was established by (vi) to exercise powers of removal from office and other
the Edict. The Edict states that Council shall be the disciplinary control over the academic staff, the
governing authority of the University and shall have the administrative staff and all other staff in the
custody, control and disposition of all the property and University;
finances of the University and, except as may otherwise be (vii) to supervise and control the residence and
provided in the Edict and the Statutes, shall manage and discipline of students of the University and to
superintend generally the affairs of the University and, in make arrangements for their health and general
any matter concerning the University not provided for or welfare.
under this Edict, the Council may act in such manner as (b) Composition of the Members of Council
appears to it best calculated to promote the interests, The Council as contained in Statute 10 (1) as amended by Decree
objects and purposes of the University. No. 11 of 1993 and Decree 25 of 1996 shall consist of the
following members:
The Council subject to the provisions of the Edict and
Statutes has the following functions among others: (i) Ex-Officio Members: Pro-Chancellor
(i) to determine, in consultation with Senate, all University The Vice-Chancellor
fees; The Deputy Vice-Chancellors
(ii) to establish, after considering the recommendation (ii) 1 member from the Federal Ministry of Education
of the Senate on that behalf, Faculties, Institutes, (iii) 4 members appointed by National Council of Ministers
Schools, Boards, Departments and other units of (iv) 4 members of Senate appointed by Senate
learning and research; to prescribe their (v) 2 members of the Congregation elected by the
organization, constitution and functions and to Congregation
modify or revise the same; (vi) 1 member of Graduates Association elected by Graduates
(iii) to authorize, after considering the recommendations Association
of the Senate in that behalf, the establishments for The Senate shall prescribe which Departments and subjects of study
the academic in the University, and with approval shall form part or be the responsibility of each of the Faculties. The
of the Senate, to suspend or abolish any academic

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next level of organization is the Faculty where the teaching and other discipline that require interdisciplinary research efforts and thus, cut
activities of the Departments are co-coordinated. Proposals generally across Faculties in scope.
come from Departments to the Faculty Board although they can also
be initiated at the Faculty level in which Departments normally have Organizations and Administration
an opportunity to consider them before the Faculty Board takes a
decision. The membership of the Faculty Board is stipulated in Statute The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the University
13(3) thus: and five other Principal Officers of the University, namely; the
(a) The Vice-Chancellor Deputy Vice-Chancellors (2), the Registrar, the University Librarian
(b) The Deputy Vice-Chancellors and the Bursar report to him. The University Librarian is in charge of
(c) The Dean of the Faculty the University Library while the Bursar takes charge of the University
(d) The Professors and Heads of Departments comprising the finances. The Registrar is the Secretary to Council and the Chief
Faculty; Administrative Officer of the University and he assists the Vice-
(e) Such other full-time members of the academic staff of Chancellor in the day-to-day administration of the University. He is
the Departments comprising the Faculty as the Senate may also the Secretary to Senate and heads the Registry, comprising the
determine after considering the recommendation of the Directorate of Academic Affairs, the Directorate of Council Affairs,
Faculty Board; Division of Corporate Services and the Director of Personnel Affairs.
(f) Such other Professors and other Heads of Departments, The Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring! Management Information
as the Senate may determine after considering the System Unit takes care of the academic planning, budgeting and
recommendation of the Faculty Board; monitoring needs of the University and is under the Vice-Chancellor’s
Office.
(g) Such other persons within or outside the University as the
Senate may appoint after considering the recommendation The University Central Administration also includes some Units
of the Faculty Board. providing common services. They are the Medical and Health
Services, the Division of Maintenance Services, the Physical Planning
The next level is that of Departments which consist of groups of and Development Unit and the Computer Centre, Heads of these units
teachers and sometimes Research Fellows in a single subject with a rep0l1 to the Vice-Chancellor.
Head who is usually although not always a Professor generally
appointed by the Vice-Chancellor. Congregation
The Congregation comprises all full-time members of the academic
The Department is the normal basic unit of academic organization. It staff and every member of the administrative staff who holds a degree
is at this level that the organization of teaching and the use of research of any recognized University. It discusses and declares an opinion on
facilities are primarily worked out. Senate may however recommend any matter whatsoever relating to the well-being of the University. It
the creation of Institutes for groups of specialized subjects or has twelve elected members in Senate and two elected members in the
University Council.

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THE HISTORY OF THE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEGREE PROGRAMME (B.Sc. Arch.)
DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT Background
The Department of Architecture was established as a distinct academic
The history of the Faculty dated as far back as 1970 with the unit in 1982 when it became a department in the newly created Faculty
establishment of the Department Management in the Faculty of of Environmental Design and Management. Prior to this time, it was a
Technology. The department of Estate Management was expanded in programme in the Department of Environmental Planning Design and
October 1977 to include academic programmes and specializations in Management (EPDM) in the Faculty of Technology for six years.
Architecture, Building, Quantity Surveying and Urban & Regional
Planning. Since 1977 when the programme was established, over 1000 graduates
have been produced. The current programme is the 3rd in the line of
These five Departments metamorphosed in 1982 into a Faculty of curriculum development that has aimed at producing high skilled
Environmental Design and Management. The department of Fine Arts architects capable of responding to a society in rapid transition. The
was added to it in 1990. new programme has maintained the tradition of a two-tier system
The managerial positions in the private and public organizations not leading to the award of B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees which grant exemption
only nationally but also internationally, as a matter of fact they are in from the Part I and Part II of the NIA professional practice examination.
the forefront of the construction industry, charting the road for others The four-year Bachelor of Science degree is organized as the general
to follow. Arts and Science background to the discipline which leads to the more
focused professional training offered in the two-year Master of Science
The Faculty is also at the forefront in research and has viable (Architecture) (M.Sc.) programme.
Postgraduate programmes in all fields of the Environmental Design
and Management. This is because all the offices have connectivity to INFORMATION ON FACILITIES
the internet for easy access to learning materials. Other sister
Universities in the country look up to unto us for the Postgraduate LIBRARY
training of their academic staff.
PLAN OF THE LIBRARY
The Library consists of the North and South wings, which are connected
We are in the process of reviewing our academic programmes paying
by walkways on two levels.
particular attention to the needs of employers and also to the
development of entrepreneurship knowledge and skills. New courses MEMBERSHIP
are being designed and would soon be introduced. Membership of the Library is available, on completion of a registration
card, to all students, members of the senior staff of the University and
such other persons as may be determined by the Library Committee for
the University Librarian on behalf of it.
Students are required to renew their registration at the beginning of each 4. Reference Collection
academic year: Library Cards and Borrower's Tickets are not Dictionaries, encyclopedia, handbooks, directories, atlases,
transferable; books issued on them remain the responsibility of the University Calendars, etc. are shelved in the Reference Room.
person whose name appears on them. A Lost Library Card or Borrower's Bibliographies, indexes and abstracts are available in the
Ticket may be replaced on submission of a written application. Bibliography Room. Reference book do not ordinarily circulate.
A newspaper clippings file (post-October, 1985) and a vertical file of
THE LIBRARY COLLECTION
reprints and other pamphlet type materials is kept in the Reference
Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library now contains over 380,000 volumes. It
Room.
consists of two main areas:
(a) The Undergraduate Area and 5. Reserve Collection
(i) Day Reserve Collection
(b) The Research Areas.
Multiple copies of textbooks, particularly some of those
1. Serials Collection recommended for specific courses, are shelved in the
The Serial Collection consists of Reserve Books Room on Floor 3 North Wing East.
(i) Current journals, the most Current issues of which are shelved in the
display section of the Serials Room. (ii) Two- Hour Reserve
(a) Latest back file i.e. the latest 10 years of journals which are Some other materials, periodical articles in particular, are
on open access to registered senior staff and postgraduate placed on 2-hour reserve. These may be obtained on request
students. (signature and seat number required) and retained for a
(b) Older back files i.e. journals older than ten years are on period of two hours at a time, subject to renewal, provided
closed access to all categories of readers who must obtain other readers have not demanded the materials.
and complete request forms at the serials hatch. 6. Recent Accessions
2. Africana Special Collection A selection of books added to the Library stock is normally
The African Special Collection is a collection of rare and other displayed for several days before being put in the main collection.
books of primary interest to people whose fields of interest are in The books may not be borrowed while on display but may be
African Studies. Staff publication and theses submitted for higher reserved at the Loans Desk.
degrees of the Universities as well as of other Universities are also CATALOGUES
housed there. The Collection is closed access. A library catalogue is a finding list of books and other materials
3. Documents Collection available in the Library. The following catalogues can be found in the
The Documents Collection includes official publications of the Catalogue Hall.
Federal Government of Nigeria, the old regional governments, the (i) The Author/Title Catalogue
present state governments and the Federal Capital Territory. (ii) The Subject Catalogue
It also includes publications of other African governments and (iii) The Shelf List
international organizations. (iv) The Serials Catalogue
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HOW TO BORROW A BOOK (d) No student will be allowed to attend the Graduation Ceremony
When you have found the book you want to borrow, you will be or receive his/her certificate without a certificate from the
required to sign your name and address on the book card provided in University Library to the effect that no book or fine is
duplicate. You must surrender a Borrower's Ticket for each book outstanding against him or her.
borrowed.
When you return a book, you must ensure that you receive your LIBRARY OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS
Borrower's Ticket back immediately.
Monday – Friday 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.
RESERVATION
Saturday 8.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
A book can be reserved by filling a reservation slip; in which case, it
Sunday 2.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
will not be renewed for the present borrower when returned, and, if it is
already overdue, it will be recalled at once.
Vacation Period
INTER-LIBRARY LOAN
If the book you require is not in stock, it is often possible to borrow it Monday – Friday 8.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
from another library. This service is dependent on goodwill and co-
operation between libraries, and readers who benefit from it are required DIVISION OF STUDENTS' AFFAIRS
to observe the regulations applying to each loan.
PHOTOCOPYING SERVICES 1. Guidance and Counseling Unit:
Within the limitations imposed by copyright, the library is able to supply The Division of Students' Affairs has Professional Counselors who
readers with photocopies of periodical articles and parts of books at are committed to helping student grow in self-understanding in the
moderate charges. process of integrating their personal and. academic experiences. The
services are free to students and are confidential (i.e. not used as part
PENALTIES FOR OVERDUE OR LOST BOOKS of his/her other University records). The services include personal
Penalties for overdue books will be imposed as follows: counseling, group counseling, study skills improvement, tests
(a) N50.00 per day for the first 30 days; thereafter, all loan privileges anxiety reduction, personal crisis intervention, psychological testing,
will stop career and occupational counseling and settlement of grievances
between students. Where necessary, consultations are made with
(b) Books specially recalled by the university librarian will attract a campus organizations, specialists and academic Departments, to
fine of #100.00 per day after the third day from the date of recall. ensure that students' problems are resolved satisfactory.

(c) Books lost or damaged will attract a fine or five times the current The Counselors can be contacted in Rooms 9 and 10 Division of
cost of the books. Students' Affairs between 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Monday to
Friday.

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2. Scholarships and Financial Assistance: (v) The student must be of good conduct.
The Division of Students' Affairs serves as a link between students (vi) He/she must not have outstanding or carry-over courses
and sponsoring authorities, both within and outside Nigeria. Students and must not be repeating the year.
are advised to check the Notice Boards in their respective faculties (vii) No student on Leave of Absence shall enjoy the Annual Roll of
as well as those at the Division of Student Affairs Building for Honours Award.
advertisement and other relevant information. (viii) No student that has a disciplinary problem shall enjoy the
Liaison is also maintained between students and governments at award.
various levels for scholarship and bursaries. (ix) The award shall be based on the recommendation of the
Departmental Board of Examiners and the Faculty Board of
ROLL OF HONOURS FOR STUDENTS Examiners, while that pertaining to the Vice-Chancellor/
Senate at a Special Meeting held on Wednesday, 1st November, University shall be processed through the Committee
2006 decided that Roll of honours for Students be instituted in the of Deans.
University to enhance discipline and good performance among (x) Names of beneficiaries shall be displayed as follows;
students. All students are enjoined to strive to be on the Honours Departmental Honours - Departmental Notice Board
Roll. Provost/Deans Honours - Faculty Notice Board Vice-
The details are as follows: Chancellor/University - Floor '0' Secretariat Honours
(i) The Honours Roll should be at three levels, namely: Building
(a) Departmental Honours Roll (xi) Each beneficiary shall be given a certificate.
(b) Provosts/Deans Honours Roll University Examination Regulations
(c) University/Vice-Chancellor's Honours Roll Some University Examination Regulations students should note as
(ii) The beneficiaries must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0 for contained in University Examination Regulations for first Degrees,
Departmental Honours Diplomas and Certificates are:
Registration for University Examination
Roll; 4.25 for Provost/Deans honours Roll and 4.5 for Vice-
Chancellor/University Honours Roll in all the Faculties except the (a) A candidate for a University examination must have registered
Faculty of Pharmacy and College of Health Sciences where the for the courses in the prescribed format not later than the
candidates are expected to have a cumulative average of 60% and closing date prescribed for registration for such courses.
62% respectively. Any candidate who fails to register for courses at the
appropriate time as prescribed by Senate will not be allowed to
(iii) The beneficiary must maintain this grade annually to take any examination in such courses. Any examination taken
continue to enjoy the award. without course registration shall be null and void.
(iv) The recommendations must be processed along with (b) Students who register for courses are committed to the number
results of Rain Semester examinations. of units registered for and are expected to take examinations in
such courses. If a student failed to take an examination he would

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 be scored 'OF' for the number of units he had registered for and regulations:
in which he had failed to take the prescribed examination. (a) Any student who fails to register for courses during one
(c) Any student who dos not have any course or courses to offer in semester without permission should be deemed to have scored
a particular semester should apply for leave of absence. "0 F" in the minimum number of units required for full tie
student (i.e. 15 units)
(d) A candidate who has less than 15 units in a particular semester
to graduate should apply to his/her Faculty Board for permission (b) Candidates who registered for courses, attended classes
to register for less than 15 units. Failure to do so constitutes a regularly, did all practicals and tests but did not take required
breach of regulation which may result in the non-processing of Semester examinations should be given a continuous assessment
the candidate's results. grade in each of the affected courses and a grade of "O" in the
examination which they should have taken, but which they did
(e) A candidate who cannot register for courses during the
not take.
prescribed period for registration because of an illness, must
ensure that medical report on his illness is forwarded by him or (c) Candidates who have less than 15 units to graduate but who fail
his parents/sponsors to reach the Dean of his Faculty not later to take the required examinations should be deemed to have
than four weeks after the end of the normal registration period scored "OF" in the outstanding courses only provided such
as scheduled in the University Calendar. Such a medical report candidates obtained permissive to register for less than 15 units.
should be forwarded for authentication by the Director of (d) Any candidate who on account of illness, is absent from a
Medical and Health Services for it to be considered valid. Such
University Examination may be permitted by the Senate on the
a candidate shall be exempted from the penalties of late recommendation from the appropriate Faculty Board, to present
registration. All applications should be routed through the Head himself for such examination at the next available opportunity
of Department. provided that:
(f) Students must attend a minimum of 75% of course instructions (i) A full-time student in the University shall report
including lectures, tutorials and practicals where required to any case of illness to the University Health Centre
qualify to sit for examination in any course. at all times.
(ii) When a student falls ill during examination he should first
(g) A candidate for a university examination in a particular degree
report to the Director, Medical and Health Services before
programme should not be a regular candidate for another degree
attending any hospital outside the University. A report of
in this or any other university concurrently. Any candidate so
sickness should be made to the Registrar within a week and
discovered shall forfeit his/her studentship.
a medical certificate for validation of his illness within three
Absence from Examination: weeks.
Candidates must present themselves at such University examinations (iii) When a student falls ill before an examination he shall be
for which they have registered. Candidates who fail to do so for under an obligation to send a medical report countersigned
reason other than illness or accident shall be bound by the following by the Director, Medical and Health Services within one

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 week of such illness. Any time outside this period, shall be written documents, whether relevant to the examination or not,
considered on its own merit. unless specifically authorized to do so. An invigilator has
(iv) The Director of Medical and Health Services authority to confiscate such documents.
should, within 48 hours, submit a medical report on (d) Mobile phones are not allowed in examination halls.
a candidate who is ill during an examination and is (e) A candidate shall not remove from an examination room any
taken to the health Centre or referred by it to the papers, used or unused, except the question paper and such book
hospital for treatment. and papers, if any, as he is authorized to take into the examination
(v) A candidate applying for leave of absence on medical room.
grounds must forward his application together with a (f) Candidates shall comply with all "direction to candidates" set out
medical report to the Dean of his Faculty through his Head on an examination answer book or other examination materials
of Department. The Medical report must be countersigned supplied to them. They shall also comply with direction given to
by the Director of Medical and Health Services. them by an invigilator.
All applications for Leave of Absence must be taken by the (g) Candidates shall not write on any paper other than the examination
appropriate Faculty Board. answer books. All rough work must be able in the answer books
and crossed out neatly. Supplementary answer books, even if they
Examination Offences and Penalties:
contain only rough work must be tied inside the main answer
(a) A candidate shall not be allowed during an examination to
books.
communication by word or otherwise with any other candidates
(h) When leaving the examination room, even if temporarily, a
nor shall his place except with the consent of an invigilator.
candidate shall not leave his written work on the desk but he shall
Should a candidate act in such a way as to disturb or
hand it over to an invigilator. Candidates are responsible for the
inconvenience other candidate, he shall be warned and if he
proper return of their written work.
persists he may, at the discretion of the invigilator, be excluded
(i) Smoking shall not be permitted in examination room during
from the examination room. Such an action by the invigilator must
examination sessions.
also be reported in writing through the Head of Department to the
(j) Any candidate or staff who attempts in any way to unlawfully
Vice-Chancellor within 24 hours.
have or give pre-knowledge of an examination question or to
(b) It shall be an examination offence for any student, staff or any
influence the marking of scripts or the award of marks by the
person whatsoever to impersonate a candidate in any University
University examiner shall be subjected to disciplinary action by
examination. Any student or staff of the University found guilty
the appropriate authority of the University.
under this regulation shall be subjected to disciplinary action by
(k) If any candidate is suspected of cheating, receiving assistance or
the appropriate authority of the University. The candidate
assisting other candidates or of infringing any other examination
impersonated shall also be liable to an infraction of this regulation
regulation, a written report of the circumstance shall be submitted
where it is established directly from circumstantial evidence that
by the invigilator to the Vice-Chancellor within 24 hours of the
the impersonation is with his knowledge or connivance.
examination session. The candidate concerned shall be allowed to
(c) No candidate shall take into an examination room, or have in his
continue with the examination.
possession during an examination any book or paper or printed or
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(1). Any candidate suspected of examination malpractice shall be The Vice-Chancellor shall investigate the complaint and report the
required to submit to the invigilator a written report immediately result of his investigation to the Senate which shall take such
after the paper. Failure to make a report shall be regarded as a action as it may deem appropriate, including with-holding a result.
breach of discipline. Such report should be forwarded along with
the invigilator's report to the Vice-Chancellor. STUDENT REGISTRATION ON E-PORTAL
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examination malpractice to the Vice-Chancellor such action would
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PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES OF DEGREE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME
The Architecture programme is designed to train architects who would
The B.Sc. (Hons) Architecture and M. Sc. Programmes are designed as be of analyzing and evolving the requirement of a functional and
the first and second parts of a comprehensive programme leading to the physical space design. Aspect of Environmental Design and Aesthetics
first professional degree, which is registrable in Nigeria. are also studied. The programme also offers thorough training in
architectural design, building construction detailing, working
The goal is to produce not only highly skilled architects, but also drawings, techniques of presentation and professional practice.
professionals who are able to relate their skills to their cultural Architecture calls for creative thinking, social responsibility, technical
environment. The programme is founded upon the principle that skills scientific knowledge, aesthetic sensitivity and ability to co-
architectural problems are defined and solutions evolved from a ordinate many related disciplines. This programme therefore, offers
contextual approach, including all the attendant social, cultural and comprehensive studies in both the theory and practice of architecture
economic factors. To this end, the essential intellectual and practical together with its related objectives and value. Lastly, the intent of the
skills are organized in the programme. programme to provide an educational environment where a student
will acquire necessary knowledge of other disciplines, to prepare
The specific objectives are: him/her with specialized skills, foster the development of professional
(i) To train students to acquire competence in design as competence, and awaken an awareness of societal conditions.
individuals and as members of a design team;
(ii) To prepare students for work in all areas of the New demand will be made on future professionals as the area of
architectural profession; services continue to expand and change. The challenge to an
(iii) To train students to solve environmental design architectural curriculum to respond to these demands is immense. The
problems through systematic approaches; new Department curriculum would be an effective vehicle towards a
(iv) To develop the knowledge base and intellectual skills responsible contemporary architecture. It would lay emphasis on
of the students to attend to those cultural factors which theoretical understanding, acquisition of basic skills and their
are essential to the creation of Architecture. application.
The strategies for achieving these objectives are related to the teaching
The curriculum has been designed to respond to three primary
approaches at lectures, tutorials, practicals, and the intensive studio
educational goals:
approach with high levels of interaction time. The broader issues of the
profession are also approached through direct teaching and the
a) The graduate of the Department should possess an acceptable level
compulsory industrial work experience organized within the middle
of professional competence which will permit him/her to work and
two years of the first degree. In addition there is a break between the
develop effectively in his /her carrier area
two parts of the programme, which is intended for youth service but is
untimely an unsupervised period of industrial training and exposure to
the wider practice.

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b) The graduate should be sufficiently aware of the forces shaping Candidates writing JAMB entrance examination must select
contemporary society to perceive the effect of these forces on the Mathematics and English Language as compulsory and any two
practice of architecture. He should be able to constantly review and subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, and
adapt his abilities in response to these changes. Also he/she should Technical Drawing.
be aware of major social political and economic forces of the
society. Awareness means to have basic understanding necessary to Admission with Exemption from Part I
respond to changing conditions within the society, enough
knowledge to communicate the specialists who may contribute to (a) Candidates for direct entry to Part II should have:
his/her work and a complete enough sense of the content of these (i) General Certificate of Education or its equivalent
capital areas to make meaningful choices regarding them, as he/she with Passes at Advanced level (2 sittings at the most)
approaches professional maturity. in Mathematics, Physics and any other subject. In
addition, candidates must satisfy the general entry
c) The graduate should have identified his own value sufficiently to requirements for admission to Part I with respect to
permit him to conceptualize a better environment with a sense of the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its
conviction and direction. This got two implications, Firstly, the equivalent.
graduate can, from among a series of possible solutions to a
problem, exercise a moral judgment in the selection of the most (ii) Satisfied the general entry requirements of the
appropriate solution. Secondly, he/she can postulate changes in the University.
existing societal constraints which will permit better solutions to
existing problems. In short, the graduate should be able to formulate (b) Candidates who hold the Ordinary National Diploma
a future which is different from a simple projection of present (OND/ND) in Architecture or the Higher National Diploma
forces. (HND) in Architecture, with an Upper Credit will be
considered for direct entry admission to Part II provided they
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS satisfy the general entry requirements for admission on Part I
with respect to the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its
Admission to Part I equivalent.

Admission to Part I is by the examination organized by the Joint and (c) Under special circumstances, it may be possible to admit
Matriculation Board (JAMB). To be eligible for admission, candidates from other Universities or equivalent institutions
candidates must have at least five credits (in not more than 2 sittings) to appropriate levels of the programme in Part II based
in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or its equivalent in on pairing of courses. Such cases will be treated on merit
English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two other subjects provided they are also adjudged to have satisfied the general
from Fine Arts or Technical Drawing, Economics, Geography, University entry requirements.
Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science.

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 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF B.Sc. (Hons) EXAMINATIONS
ARCHITECTURE Scheme of examination:
The examination of each prescribed course may consist of
To be eligible for a B.Sc. (Architecture) degree, a candidate must (i) a three-hour paper at the end of the semester
satisfactorily complete a minimum of 160 effective units including. (ii) continuous assessment of not more than 40%
(iii) practical examination through the jury system where
1. 12 Units of Special Electives selected from the relevant.
approved University courses (except those offered in (iv) assessments at the ends of Parts II and III of the
the Faculty of Environmental Design and Students Industrial Work Experience (SIWES).
Management).
2. 37 Units at Part I level (or exemption thereof in case
Student's Workload
of a direct entry). (i) Workload is defined in terms of course units.
3. At least 109 course units in Parts II to IV (ii) One unit represents one hour of lecture or, one-hour
4. Approved Industrial Work Experience (SIWES) tutorial, or 3 hours of practical work (as the case may
must be satisfactorily completed at the ends of Parts be) per week, throughout a Semester.
II and III. This practical training should be carried iii) All courses shall run for one Semester or a full
out either in an approved professional office (private session of two Semesters
practice) or in a firm (public or private) having a
relevant and acceptable technological level.
Registration for Courses
5. Candidates may select more than the minimum (i) A Student shall be registered as a full-time student if he
number of Units provided that prior approval is
enrolls in any one Semester for a minimum of 15 and
obtained from the Head of Department. maximum of 24 units. Senate must approve any enrolment
for less than 15 units.
(ii) Before registering for a course, the student must meet the
prerequisites, co-requisites or equivalent courses, as
Summary of Minimum No. of Course Units for B.Sc. (Hons) Degree
prescribed for that course.
Admission to Part I Admission to Part II (iii) Each student must complete the registration or each
Minimum No. of Compulsory Units 135 101 Semester within the period prescribed for registration.
(iv) Any change (withdrawal or addition) in the registration of
Minimum no. of departmental electives 13 8
courses can only be made with the consent of the Head of his
Total 148 109 Department. Such alterations must be effected within four
weeks from the commencement of the registration period
and on the prescribed form.
(v) A student may withdraw from a course for which he is
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 registered without incurring the penalty of grade of F for the B = 4 Credit points per unit
course only on the approval of Dean of the Faculty. C = 3 Credit points per unit
(vi) Permission to withdraw must be sought by completing a D = 2 Credit points per unit
Withdrawal Form, countersigned by the Course instructor or E = 1 Credit point per unit
the Head of Department. F = 0 Credit point per unit
(vii) Withdrawal without penalty will be granted up to the end of
the fourth week from the commencement of the semester in The Grade Point Average is the total number of credit points
which the course is offered. divided by the total number of units for all courses taken
(viii) Unauthorized withdrawal will earn the grade of F. during a particular semester.
Incomplete Grade
When, for valid reasons (e.g. medical) a student is unable to Final Assessment and Awards
(i) The performance of candidates in all examinations may be
complete all the prescribed requirements for a course in which he is
moderated in such a manner, as Senate may determine, by
formally enrolled, he may, on the recommendation of the
assessors appointed by Senate from outside the University.
Department, be awarded an incomplete Grade (I) Such an
When a student is place on probation during the first
Incomplete Grade will normally be removed when the Department
semester and he fails to achieve a Cumulative Grade Point
certifies that all prescribed requirements have been met.
Average of at least 1.00 at the end of the second Semester,
Levels of Performance he shall be required to withdraw from the University.
(i) A candidate shall be recorded as having attained in a course (ii) Classification of Degree (B.Sc).
a level of achievement graded as follows;
70 - 100% = A Excellent CGPA CLASS
60 - 69% = B Very good 4.50 - 5.00 FIRST CLASS
50 - 59% = C Good 3.50 - 4.49 SECOND CLASS UPPER
45 - 49% = D Satisfactory 2.40 - 3.49 SECOND CLASS LOWER
40 - 44% = E Adequate 1.50 - 2.39 THIRD CLASS
0 - 39% = F Failure 1.00 - 1.49 PASS
0.00 - 0.99 FAIL
(ii) The overall performance of each candidate during an entire
session shall be determined by means of a weighted Grade
Point Average, obtained by awarding credit points in respect
of each course on the basis of the unit value of the course,
multiplied by the numerical value of the grade obtained, such
that
A = 5 Credit points per unit COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE

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A. Main Courses ARC 311/BLD 311 - Architectural Structures III/Structural Theory and
MTH 101 - Elementary Mathematics I Design I
MTH 102 - Elementary Mathematics II ARC 312/BLD314 - Architectural Structures IV/Structural Theory and
PHY 101 - General Physics I Design II
PHY 102 - General Physics II ARC 401 - Architectural Design Studio V
PHY 107 - Experimental Physics IA ARC 402 - Architectural Design Studio VI
PHY 108 - Experimental Physics IB ARC 403 - Components and Methods V
ARC 101 - Introduction of Architecture I ARC 404 - Components and Methods VI
ARC 102 - Introduction of Architecture II ARC 405 - History of Architecture V
ARC 103 - Graphic Communication ARC 406 - Project Dissertation
ARC 104 - Introduction to Architectural Graphics ARC 407 - Landscape Architecture
ARC 105 - Freehand Drawing I ARC 408 - Interior Design
ARC 106 - Freehand Drawing II ARC 409/BLD412 - Architectural Structures V/Design of Concrete
ARC 201 - Architectural Design Studio I Structures V
ARC 202 - Architectural Design Studio II ARC 410/BLD 422 - Architectural Structures VI/Analysis and Design of
ARC 203 - Components and Methods I Steel Structures
ARC 204 - Components and Methods II QTS 305 - Building Economics I
ARC 205 - History of Architecture I QTS 306 - Building Economics II
ARC 206 - History of Architecture II
B. Departmental Electives
ARC 207 - Architectural Graphics
ARC 313 - Environmental Psychology I
ARC 208 - Building Services I
ARC 314 - Environmental Psychology II
ARC 209 - Modeling Workshop
ARC 411 - Housing and Urban Renewal I
ARC 211/BLD 203- Architectural Structures I/ Structural Mechanics I
ARC 412 - Housing and Urban Renewal II
ARC 212/BLD204- Architectural Structures II/ Structural Mechanics I
ARC 413 - Facilities Maintenance I
CSC 201 - Introduction to Computing
ARC 414 - Facilities maintenance II
CSC 208 - Computer Technology
ARC 301 - Architectural Design Studio III C. Electives from other Faculties
ARC 302 - Architectural Design Studio IV SSC 101 - Man and His Social Environment
ARC 303 - Components and Methods III SSC 102 - Economic Principles and Theory
ARC 304 - Components and Methods IV SSC 111 - Introduction to Psychology
ARC 305 - History of Architecture III PHL 101 - Introduction to Principles of Philosophy I
ARC 306 - History of Architecture IV PHL 102 - Introduction to Principles of Philosophy II
ARC 307 - Architecture and Climate I SSC 201 - Statistical Methods and Sources I
ARC 308 - Architecture and Climate II SSC 202 - Statistical Methods and Sources II
ARC 309 - Introduction to Urban Design SOC 201 - Introduction to Sociology I
ARC 310 - Building Services II SOC 202 - Introduction to Sociology II
D. Special Electives – 12 units to be selected from the following:

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SEA 001 - Government and the Administration of Public
Sector
SEA 002 - Elements of Business Management
SEE 001 - Indigenous Education in Nigeria
SEE 002 - Education, Customs and Social Organization
SEG 001 - Food Production and the Nation
SEG 002 - Agriculture and Human Survival
SEH 001 - Man and his Health
SEH 002 - Community Health and Human Behaviour
SEL 001 - Introduction to Law
SEL 002 - Introduction to Legal Institutions and Processes
SEO 001 - The Fundamental of Human Behaviour I
SEO 002 - Fundamentals of Human Behaviour II
SEP 001 - Drug and Society I
SEP 002 - Drug and Society II
SER 001 - Use of English
SER 002 - Humanity and the African Experience.

B.Sc. HONOURS DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE: SCHEDULE OF

COURSES

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 PART I PART II
HARMATTAN SEMESTER HARMATTAN SEMESTER
PART I
COURSE COURSE TITLE Pre- L T P UNITS
RAIN SEMESTER CODE requisite
COURSE COURSE TITLE Pre- L T P UNITS MTH 102 Elementary 4 1 0 5
CODE requisite Mathematics II
MTH 101 Elementary 4 1 0 5 PHY 102 General Physics II 3 1 0 4
Mathematics I
PHY 101 General Physics I 3 0 0 4 PHY 108 Experimental 0 0 3 1
Physics IA
PHY 107 Experimental 0 0 3 1 ARC 102 Introduction to 2 1 0 2
Physics IA Architecture I
ARC 101 Introduction to 2 1 0 2 ARC 104 Graphic 0 0 6 2
Architecture I Communication
ARC 103 Graphic 0 0 6 2 ARC 106 Freehand 0 0 6 2
Communication Drawing II
ARC 105 Freehand 0 0 6 2 URP 104 Basic Element of 1 0 3 2
Drawing I Planning
Special electives 2 0 0 0
Sub – Total 10 2 18 18 Special electives 2 0 0 2

Restricted Sub – Total 12 1 18 20

Electives (2/3
Restricted
units)
Electives (3
One of the units)
following:
One of the
SSC 101 Man and His 2 1 0 3
following:
Social
2 1 0 3
Environment PHL 101 Introduction to
SSC 111 Introduction to 2 1 0 3 Principles of
Psychology Philosophy II
2 1 0 2 SSC 102 Economic 2 1 0 3
PHL 101 Introduction to
Principles of Principles and
Philosophy I Theory
2 18 14 23
Total No. of 12 2 18 20/21 Total No. of
Units Units

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 RAIN SEMESTER

COURSE COURSE Pre- L T P UNITS

CODE TITLE requisite COURSE COURSE TITLE Pre- L T P UNITS
Architectural 0 0 12 4 CODE requisite
ARC 201 Architectural 0 0 12 4
Design Studio I ARC 202
ARC 203 Components and 1 0 3 2 Design Studio II
Methods I ARC 204 Components and 1 0 3 2
Methods II
ARC 205 History of 2 0 0 2
Architecture I ARC 206 History of 2 0 0 2
Architecture II
ARC 207 Architectural 0 0 6 2
Graphics ARC 208 Building Services 2 0 0 2
ARC 211/ Architectural 2 1 3 3
Structures ARC 212/ Architectural ARC 2 1 3 3
BLD 203 BLD 204 Structures 211
I/Structural
Mechanics I II/Structural
Modeling 0 0 3 1 Mechanics II
ARC 209 ESM 204 Land Surveying II 1 0 3 2
Workshop
ESM 203 Land Surveying I 1 0 3 2 CSC 208 Computing 2 0 3 2
Technology
CSC 201 Introduction to 2 0 3 3 Special electives 2 0 0 2
Computing
Special electives 2 0 0 2 TOTAL NO.OF 11 1 21 19
UNITS
TOTAL 10 1 30 21
NO.OF UNITS

PART III
HARMATTAN SEMESTER
PART II

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 RAIN SEMESTER
PART III PART IV
COURSE
COURSE COURSE
COURSETITLE
TITLE Pre-
Pre- LL TT PP UNITS
UNITS HARMATTAN SEMESTER
CODE
CODE requisite
requisite COURSE COURSE TITLE Pre- L T P UNITS
ARC
ARC401
301 Architectural
Architectural ARC
ARC301201 00 00 15
12 54 CODE requisite
Design
DesignStudio
StudioVIII &&302
202 ARC 302 Architectural 0 0 12 4
ARC
ARC403
303 Components
Componentsand and ARC 304 22 00 00 22 Design Studio IV
Methods
MethodsVIII ARC 304 Components and 2 0 0 2
ARC
ARC405
305 History
Historyof
of ARC
ARC306
206 22 00 00 22 Methods IV
Architecture
ArchitectureVIII ARC 306 History of ARC 305 2 0 0 2
ARC
ARC407
307 Landscape
Architecture and 12 00 30 22 Architecture IV
Architecture
Climate I ARC 308 Architecture and ARC 307 1 0 3 2
ARC Architectural ARC
ARC312
212 22 00 33 33 Climate II
ARC409/
311/ Architectural
BLD 421 StructuresV/
Structures III/ ARC 310 Building Services ARC 208 1 0 3 2
BLD 311 Structural
Design of Theory II
and Design I
Concrete ARC 312/ Architectural ARC 311 2 0 3 3
ARC 309 Structures
Introduction to 2 0 0 2 BLD 314 Structures IV/
Urban Design 2 1 0 3 Structural Theory
QTS 301 Building
Economics I and Design II
Special electives 2 0 0 2 Special electives 2 0 0 2
Sub-Total 9 1 22 17
Sub-Total 12 0 12 17
Restricted Sub-Total 9 1 21 17
Restricted
electives
electives
One of the(2/3 Restricted
units)
following: electives (2/3
One of the 1 1 0 2 units)
ARC 411
following: Housing and One of the
ARC 313 Urban Renewal
Environmental 2 0 0 2 following:
ARC 413 Psychology
Facilities I 2 0 0 2 ARC 314 Environmental 2 0 0 2
SOC 201 Introduction to
Maintenance 2 1 0 3 Psychology II
Sociology I SOC 202 Introduction to 2 1 0 3
TOTAL NO.OF 10 2 22 19
TOTAL NO.OF 14 1 12 19/20 Sociology I
UNITS
ALL ARCHITECTURAL UNITS
DESIGN STUDIO COURSES ARE SESSIONAL COURSES TOTAL
ALL ARCHITECTURAL NO.OF
DESIGN STUDIO COURSES11 2 1 COURSES
ARE SESSIONAL 19/20
UNITS
ALL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO COURSES ARE SESSIONAL COURSES

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 ARC 310 - Onabanjo B.O., Kadiri K.O.
PART IV
RAIN SEMESTER COURSE COURSE TITLE Pre- L T P UNITS
CODE requisite
ALLOCATION OF COURSE FOR THE 2016/2017 ARC 402 Architectural 0 0 15 5
Design Studio VI
SESSION ARC 404 Components and ARC 2 0 0 2
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE Methods VI 304
Part 1 ARC 406 Project 0 0 9 3
Dissertation
ARC 101/02 - Amole S.A., Okpako J.R.
ARC 408 Interior Design 1 0 3 2
ARC 103/104 - Kadiri, K.O. Orola, B.A, Arowolo, O.O
ARC105/106 - Mgbemena E.E., Adisa, O.O. 2 0 3 3
ARC 410/ Architectural
BLD 422 Structures VI
Part 2 Analysis and
ARC 201/202 - Amole, S.A., Mgbemena, E.E., Design of Steel
Arowolo, O.O, Omolola I.A. Structures
ARC 203/204 - Olayeni K.P. QTS 306 Building 2 1 0 3
ARC 205/206 - Mgbemena, E.E., Okpako J.R. Economics II

ARC 207 - Mgbemena E.E., Orola B.A. Sub-Total 7 1 30 18

ARC 208 - Onabanjo B.O,
ARC 209 - Kadiri, K.O, Arowolo O.O Restricted
electives
(2units)
Part 3 One of the
ARC 301/302 - Adunola A.O., Egbe, M.S., David, S.A, following:
ARC 412 Housing and 2 0 0 2
Adisa, O.O.
Urban Renewal II
ARC 303/304 - Egbe M.S.
ARC 414 Facilities 2 0 0 2
ARC 305/306 - Mgbemena E.E., Akinjokun A.A.
Maintenance II
ARC 307/308 - Orola, B.A., David, S.A. TOTAL
ALL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO COURSES 9
NO.OF 1 30 COURSES
ARE SESSIONAL 20
ARC 309 - Jiboye A.D., Omolola I.A. UNITS

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ARC 313/314 - Amole O.O., Adisa O.O.
CLASS ADVISERS
Part 4
Part 1 DAVID S.A.
ARC 401/402 - Amole O.O, Okpako J.R., Orola B.A.
ARC 403/404 - Egbe M.S. Part 2 OROLA B.A.
ARC 405 - Okpako J.R., Amole S.A. Part 3 OKPAKO J.R.
ARC 406 - All Lecturers (Coordinator:Amole O.O.)
Part 4 OLAYENI, K.P, AROWOLO O.O.
ARC 407 - Okpako J.R., Arowolo, O.O.,
Akinjokun, A.A.
ARC 408 - David S.A., Omolola I.A. CONTENTS OF COURSES OFFERED IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
ARC 411/412 - Olotuah O.A., Omolola I.A, Ilesanmi
A.O. ARC 101 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE I (3
Units) (H)
STAFF PORTFOLIOS 2012/2013 SESSION The meaning of architecture/ role of the architect in society. Multi-
disciplinary nature of the profession. Cultural origins. The social
Undergraduate Examination Results Coordination context of architecture. The building industry and the co-ordinating
role of the architect. Design, as the focus of the architect's
- Olayeni K.P, Arowolo O.O. / All Part Advisers training. The design environment (i.e. internal and external);
Resource Room Coordination services.

- David S.A., Arowolo O.O. ARC 102 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE II (2

Units) (R)
Time – Table Coordinator An introduction to various types of structural forms, as a systematic
- David S.A. classification informing structural decisions, in relation to
architectural design. A survey of structural systems in various
Students’ Welfare building types. An examination of basic principles, spatial qualities
and historical development of each system. Specific topics:
- Ilesanmi A.O., Jaiyeba E.B., Amole, O.O.
structural forms (solid structures, skeletal structures, surface
Laboratories, Workshops and Field Trips structures); innovative structural systems (archives, domes, cables,
shells, pneumatic structures, etc.)
- Onabanjo B.O., Orola B.A.

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 programmes of short duration, intended to highlight the problems of
ARC 103 - GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (2 Units) (H) synthesizing solution in a creative manner.
Introduction to basic drawing techniques and conventions: ARC 203 - COMPONENTS AND METHODS (2 Units) (H)
presentation tools and techniques. Drawing tools and materials; the Introduction to the principles and forms of building construction.
representation of common views. Graphic presentation using Functions of a building and its enclosure. Methods of building;
various media, and sketching for design development, Descriptive Traditional, Post-traditional (or conventional), Rationalized.
Geometry; orthographic projections of simple and complex Foundations - Soils and characteristics of foundation types and
geometric solids, Isometric, axonometric, oblique and perspective choice. Lowest floor basements. Walls and Piers. Types of walls;
views. Lettering. external walls and internal partitions. Openings: door and window-
types. Internal divisions and components: partitions, staircases.
ARC 104 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURAL Suspended floors/ceilings. roof-types and basic principles.
GRAPHICS (2 Units) (H)
Introduction to the uses of graphics in architecture. Graphic thinking ARC 204 - COMPONENTS AND METHODS II (2 Units) (R)
and building representation. Representation of building elements Introduction to the basic materials and elements of construction
and materials; their application in plans, elevations and sections. including their properties and performances. General characteristics
Projection techniques for shade and shadow construction. 3 - and properties of materials (sand, clay and stone). Laterite and earth
Dimensional drawings of building exteriors and interiors. Oblique, construction. Masonry elements; bricks-production, properties of
isometric, axonometric and perspectives. Rendering. bonding and construction. Cement manufacture, types and
properties of concrete: materials mix and properties (water: cement
ARC 105/106 - FREEHAND DRAWING (2 Units each) (H & R) ratio, workability, curing tests). Reinforced concrete, sandcrete and
Introduction to freehand drawing in different media. Composition concrete block - production and use. Timber: hardwoods and
pattern and rhythm. Contour drawing, foreshortening, elements of softwood. Properties and defects. Treatment, forms and uses.
drawing; Line, Tone, Shape, form, Texture. Landscape-drawing,
figure-drawing, etc. Water and Poster Colours. ARC 205 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I (2 Units) (H)
A survey of Traditional Architecture in Africa with emphasis on
ARC 201/202 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO I & II (4 form, spatial content, and the factors determining form.
Units Each) (H & R)
Basic design using abstract forms to demonstrate design principles ARC 206 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (2 Units) (R)
and relationship between form and materials. Application of human Prehistoric Architecture of Early Civilization: Ancient Egypt,
scale through Anthropometric Studies, especially in relation to Babylon, etc. Egyptian Architecture, Greek Architecture and
domestic spaces. Development of the understanding of design Roman Architecture.
processes involving "Analysis-Synthesis-Evaluation", in the context
of simple functional human spaces. Emphasis should be on design ARC 207 - ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS (2 Units) (H)
Introduction to presentation techniques. Rendering in pencil, pen
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and other media. Perspective techniques, aids and shortcuts. of two materials. Combined Bending, Direct stresses. Torsion. The
Lettering types and application. Use of colour in presentation. principle of Virtual Work and its application, strain energy
ARC 208 - BUILDING SERVICES 1 (2 Units) (R) /complementary energy. Deflection of statically determinate beams.
Utility and environmental services in buildings and aspects of Elastic buckling of Columns and Beams. Vibration in beams.
providing these services. Water supply - various sources of water;
mains water-supply, including production and distribution. ARC 301/302 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO V & VI
Drainage - rainfall and stormwater disposal. Sanitation: domestic (4 Units each) H & R
and industrial waste disposal; materials for plumbing; sanitary The studio focusses on the development of site-planning issues in
appliances. Pipework details, sewage disposal and treatment. Toilet the context of different topologies. The appreciation of the
types: pit, V.I.P. toilets Septic tanks/central sewage treatment. peculiarities of different types in architecture, are introduced as rich
sources of concept-formation.
ARC 209 - MODELLING WORKSHOP (1 Unit) (H)
Functions of models in design. Basic model-making materials and ARC 303 - COMPONENTS AND METHODS III (2 Units) (H)
finishes. Model-making adhesives. Basic cutting tools for Materials of construction and their forms, properties and uses. Sand,
modelmaking. How to make a Site Model. Rough model. clay and stone. Laterite and earth construction. Timber products-
Presentation models. Models as Graphic Aids. Using a conversion, sizes and uses. Plywood, blackboard laminate and
Modelscope. Increasing the "Reality" illusion. Presentation and particle board. Woodwork, softboard. Metals and their uses in
exhibition. Hand lettering as a design component. Display: construction. The ferrous products and steel. Non-ferrous metals
Mounting materials/presenting design ideas. Slide-projector and uses in building components and finishes. Aluminum properties
Presentation. Report compilation. Report-binding. and use. Cement-manufacture and types. Sandcrete and concrete
blocks: production and use. Reinforced concrete.
ARC 211 - ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURES I
Introduction to the mechanics and design of building structures. The ARC 304 - COMPONENTS AND METHODS IV (2 Units) (R)
object of structural design. Statics of Particles – Forces in a plane Principles of building construction treated in greater depth.
and Forces in space. Statics of Rigid bodies in two dimensions. Construction detailing as required in working drawings. Advanced
Statics of Rigid bodies in three dimensions. Properties of structural foundation types, retaining walls, tanking and basements. Methods
sections – centroid. First Moment, of Area, Moments of Inertia, of building and component design. Dimensional coordination,
Compound Sections, Radius of Gyration, Polar Moment of Inertia, External walls and facings. Panel and curtain-walling. Internal
Section Modulus, Principal Axes and Principal Moments of Inertia. partitioning systems. Timber wall-framing and construction, Roof-
Mohr’s Circle for Moment and Products of Inertia. training and construction. Staircase-construction and detailing in
timber, concrete and steel.
ARC 212 - ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURES II
Shearing stresses. Analysis of Stress and Strain (2/3 dimensional). ARC 305 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE III (2 Units) (H)
Longitudinal stresses in Beams. Shearing stresses in Beams. Beams History of Western architecture from Byzantine Architecture to
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Baroque and Rococo Architecture). breakers, fuses, switches, relays and safety precautions. Earthing,
ARC 306 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE IV (2 Units) (R) lighting protectors, wiring for industrial installation; telephone and
History of Western architecture from the industrial Revolution to the communication systems. Gas and its distribution for use in domestic
19th Century. Pre-colonial and colonial Architecture in Africa. buildings.

ARC 307 - ARCHITECTURE AND CLIMATE I (2 Units) (H) ARC 311 - ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURES III (3 Units)
Introduction to the major elements of climate; their influences on the (H)
built environment and the methods of control used by Environmental This course introduces the student to various types of structural
Designers. Classification of Tropical climates; their major forms to enable him make a systematic classification of approaches
characteristics. Micro-climate, local factors and the designer's task. to structural decisions, in relation to architectural design. Survey of
Bioclimatic considerations; comfort levels: thermal comfort factors, various structural systems used in building of various types. Basic
solar control and shading devices. Graphical methods to determine principles of each system are examined including its relationship to
the sun's path: shade dial and dial charts. Types of shading devices: spatial quality and the historical development of the system. Topics
horizontal, vertical and egg-crate, and their variants. Uses of covered among others will include the following: Structural forms –
vegetation in solar control. solid structures, skeletal structures, surface structures. Innovative
structural system - Arches, Domes, Cables, Shells Pneumatic
ARC 308 - ARCHITECTURE AND CLIMATE II (2 Units) (R) structures, etc.
Solar illumination factors affecting daylight calculation; components
of daylighting; methods of predicting natural lighting levels. ARC 312 - ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURES IV (3 Units)
Thermal comfort: building heat-loss calculations, heat transfer etc. (R)
Ventilation. The objective of this course is to acquaint students with structural
analysis which will allow them to take effective design decisions. It
ARC 309 - INTRODUCTION TO URBAN DESIGN (2 Units) is an in-depth study of the behaviour of structures under different
(H) types of loading. Topics covered are: Shear and Moment Diagrams.
Definition and scope of Urban Design. Historic contributions to Relationships and Load, Shear and Bending moments. Analysis of
Urban Design. Physical, psychological and social functions of urban Indeterminate Structures. Using slope – deflection and moment –
areas. Latent and manifest aims of Urban Design. Elements of distribution methods.
Urban Design; space between buildings, human awareness of space
in the city. Public space and their functions. ARC 313 - ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I (2 Units)
(H)
ARC 310 - BUILDING SERVICES II (2 Units) (R) The development of Environmental Psychology. Architecture and
Electricity; general principles, electricity - generation transmission. Environmental Psychology. The design process, and the uses of
Direct and alternating current supply. Three - phase and single- environmental psychology. The thermal environment, the acoustic

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environment; the luminous environment, the spatial environment. Current trends and contemporary philosophies in Architecture.
Building evaluation. Obstacles to the use of results from Modern movements in Architecture worldwide (including the study
Environmental Psychology research. of early Modern Architecture in Africa)

ARC 314 - ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY II (2 Units) ARC 406 - PROJECT DISSERTATION: (3 Units) (R)
(R) The student is expected to complete an independent research project
The image of the city: legibility, structure and meaning. Organizing that will make a reasonable contribution to Architecture and the
a coherent city form. The city: understanding the city; living in the general field of Environmental Design. The objectives is to provide
city. Some social issues and city life. Housing and lifestyle; housing an opportunity for the student to synthesize knowledge and skills
and social issues and city life. Housing and lifestyle; housing and acquired during his training. The project dissertation should be
social class. The city and pathology. Housing and stage in lifecycle. presented in the form of a bound report with appropriate
illustrations.
ARC 401/402 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO VII &
VIII (5 Units each) (H & R) ARC 407 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (2 Units) (H)
Design problems of increasing structural and planning complexity. The nature, needs and objectives of landscape planning design. The
Such problems shall provide full opportunity for coordinated group- relationship between building design and landscape architecture.
work in conducting physical and/or socio-economic programmes The relationship between building and external spaces. Garden in
and final drawings. history and design principles (as illustrated by the accounts of
traditional Nigerian and classical world garden). Landscape-
ARC 403 - COMPONENTS AND METHODS V (2 Units) (H) planning and design considerations for different land uses. Planning,
Building components: their use and detailing. Internal finishes to design and management. Landscape: construction materials and
buildings. Design and fabrication of components. Joinery detailing. techniques. Landscape development and ecology. Landscape
Panelling, Windows. Doors and their functional requirements. impact assessment and conservation.
Suspended ceilings. Finishing to floors, walls and other partitions.
ARCH 408 - INTERIOR DESIGN (2 Units) (R)
ARC 404 - COMPONENTS AND METHODS VI (2 Units) (R) Emphasis is on shaping the environment centred on the individual's
Glass and glazing. Plastics, rubbers and related products. responses to the living pattern of society. Physical and psychological
Bituminous products. Adhesives. Wall-tiling and mosaics. Thin, use of and response to residential, commercial and institutional
surface finishes: paints, vanishes and sprays (types and application) spaces. The process of design in simple space-programming, and
analysis and transmission of materials into an integrated, aesthetic
ARC 405 - HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE V 2-0-0 (2 Units) and functional whole. Studio: The process of space/planning/design
(H) of commercial office interiors, residual interiors, from programme
analysis to presentation drawing. The development of approaches to
furniture arrangement, furniture, fabric and color selection.

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Lighting, interior landscaping, ventilation, air conditioning, materials ARC 412 - HOUSING AND URBAN RENEWAL II (2 Units)
and methods of construction: their effects on the character and (R)
quality of design solutions. Central Areas of Cities. Their form and functions. Urban decay.
Problems of blight and slum areas. Urban-renewal techniques -
ARC 409 - ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURES V (3 Units) (H) goals and strategies. Central Area re-housing projects. Resettlement
Introduction to structural Timber, Analysis of stresses on wood. programmes and case-studies. Mass-housing Schemes: economy
Properties of Timber and wood – ‘based materials structural forms and design. Implementation of Housing and Urban Development
and Design of Timber. Solid structures, skeletal structures, Trusses Projects.
and Girders’. Portal frames and arches. Spatial structures, surface
structures. Design of Joints in Structural Timber. Criteria for ARC 413 - FACILITIES MAINTENANCE I (2 Units) (H)
selection of structural systems, Design and behaviour of steel Concept of maintenance. The significance of facilities maintenance.
structural members, Design for Flexure. Design of compression Resource of facilities maintenance. Nature maintenance. Life-cycle
members. cost and cost of facilities in use. Consideration of maintenance at
the design stage. Economics of maintenance.
ARC 410 - ARCHITECTUTURAL STRUCTURES VI (3 Units)
(R) ARC 414 - FACILITIES MAINTENANCE II (2 Units) (R)
Review of the properties and behaviour of concrete and steel – Facilities maintenance problems and their solution. Materials and
Strength, Durability, effect of temperature. Examination of components and their behaviour over the life-cycle: bricks, concrete,
reinforced concrete design philosophies – working stress. Limit earth-construction; steel and wood. Site and site-condition and the
state ultimate strength etc. Design of one way and two way slabs, problems of maintenance. Building components and maintenance
Design of beams, for tension and compression columns and problems. Execution of maintenance works.
foundations.

ARC 411 - HOUSING AND URBAN RENEWAL 1 (2 Units)

(H)
The concept of Housing: definitions and functions. Housing needs,
demand and supply. Housing and its relationship: socio-economic,
cultural, climatic, economics. Technology, housing surveys and
data-gathering. Housing in the Third World. Spontaneous
settlements and slums. Housing approaches. Types of housing
provision. Low-Cost and Low-Income Housing. Site-Planning
design considerations and construction. Site-development and
sanitary and utility services.
Housing design methodologies - densities and topologies.

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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE STAFF LIST. Contact Details 08034018236 ([email protected])
JIBOYE, Adesoji David,
ILESANMI, Adetokunbo Oluwole, Qualifications BES, B.Arch.; M.Sc. Ph.D. (URP), MNIA
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. Ph.D., (Arch) Ife; MNIA Designation Reader
Designation Senior Lecturer & Head of Department Specialisation Urban design, Housing
Specialisation Housing, Contact Details 08032323637 ([email protected])
Contact Details 08058009879 ([email protected])
JAIYEOBA, Emmanuel Babatunde,
AMOLE, Samuel Adebayo,
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. Ph.D. (Arch.) Ife; MNIA
Qualifications BES, MED (Arch.) UNILAG; MNIA
Designation Reader
Designation Professor Specialisation Architectural Technology
Specialisation History and Theory of Architecture, Contact Details 08037880023 ([email protected]
Contact Details 08033576052 ([email protected] )
ADUNOLA, Adewale Oluseyi,
AJIBOLA, Kolawole,
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. M.Phil., Ph.D (Arch.) Ife; MNIA
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Arch. Buffalo (USA); MNIA Designation Senior Lecturer
Designation Professor Specialisation Architectural Science
Specialisation Architectural Science Contact Details 08052279031 ([email protected])
Contact Details 08067473040 ([email protected])
ONABANJO, Babajide Omowale,
OSASONA, Cordelia Olatokunbo,
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. (Arch.) Ife; MNIA
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. (Arch), Ife; M.A. (Fine Arts), Designation Lecturer I
Ife; FNIA Specialisation Architectural Science, Graphics.
Designation Professor Contact Details 08034051286 ([email protected])
Specialisation History of Architecture, Graphics.
Contact Details 08037252777 ([email protected]) KADIRI, Kabir Olayinka,
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. (Arch.) Ife; MNIA
AMOLE, Oludolapo Olutosin, Designation Lecturer I
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. Ph.D., (Arch), Ife; MNIA
Specialisation Architectural Science
Designation Professor Contact Details 08033355493 ([email protected])
Specialisation Environment-Behaviour Studies & Housing
Contact Details 08037311446 ([email protected]) OKPAKO, John Rhemute,
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil. (Arch.) Ife; MNIA
OLOTUAH, Abiodun Olukayode, Designation Lecturer I
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. Ph.D., (Arch); MNIA Specialisation Architectural History
Designation Professor Contact Details 08034716775 ([email protected])
Specialisation Housing and Human Settlement Studies

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MGBEMENA. Emeka Ebuz, OROLA, Bode Abiodun
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. (Arch.) Nsukka; MNIA Qualifications B.Sc, M.Sc. (Arch) Ife, M.Phil.(Arch.) Ife
Designation Lecturer I Designation Lecturer II
Specialisation Architectural Science, Graphics. Specialisation Architectural Science
Contact Details 08033355493 ([email protected]) Contact Details 08023227190
([email protected])
OLAYENI, Kofoworola Pius,
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. M.Phil., PhD. (Arch.) Ife; AROWOLO, Oyeyemi Oluwaseun
Designation Lecturer I Qualifications B.Tech, M.Tech (Arch.) Minna; M.Phil.
Specialisation Architectural Technology Designation Lecturer II
Contact Details 08034921082 ([email protected]) Specialisation Architecture Science
Contact Details 08039603585 ([email protected] )
EGBE, Misan Santos,
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. (Arch.) Ife; MNIA OMOLOLA, Iyabode Abiodun
Designation Lecturer I Qualifications B.Tech, M.Arch., M.Phil.
Specialisation Architectural Technology, Housing Designation Lecturer II
Contact Details 08034933915 ([email protected]) Specialisation Architecture Science
Contact Details 080337668662 ([email protected] )
AKINJOKUN, Adesina Adebayo,
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. (Arch.) Ife; MNIA
Designation Lecturer II ASSOCIATE LECTURERS (from Sister Departments)
Specialisation Architectural History
Contact Details 08035032206 ([email protected]) FOLAGDADE, Samuel Olufemi
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ife), PhD (Dundee), MNIOB, R.Bld
ADISA, Olubukonla Oluyomi, Designation Senior Lecturer
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. M.Phil., PhD (Arch.) Ife; Specialisation Building Structures
Designation Lecturer II Contact Details 0814096822
Specialisation Environment- Behaviuor Studies ([email protected])
Details ` 08052460868 ([email protected])
OLANIPEKUN, Emmanuel Abiodun
DAVID, Sunday Aderemi, Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD (Ife); MNIOB, R.Bldr.
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. M.Phil., PhD (Arch.) Ife; Designation Senior Lecturer
Designation Lecturer II Specialisation Building Services
Specialisation Contact Details 08060269087 ([email protected])
Contact Details 08035829301 ([email protected])
OJO, Grace Kehinde
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD (Ife); MNIQS, RQS

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Specialisation Quantity Surveying
Contact Details 08035059790 ([email protected])
DADA, Joshua Oluwasuji
Qualifications B.Sc., M.Sc. , PhD (Ife); MNIQS, RQS
Designation Senior Lecturer
Specialisation Quantity Surveying
Contact Details 08035729341 ([email protected])
OLUWADARE, Caleb Olutayo
Qualifications B.Sc. (Surveying Geodesy and Photommetry),
M.Sc. (Remote Sensing & GIS), PhD (Geography); SURCON registered.
Designation Lecturer I
Specialisation Surveying & Geo-Informatics
Contact Details 080345920575 ([email protected])

NON-ACADEMIC STAFF
OGUNDIPE, C. Olufunsho
Qualifications HND Architecture
Designation Senior Technical Officer
AWOGBAMI Adedayo
Qualification OND Civil Engineering
Designation Craftmen (Carpenter)
ADESOGBON Mojirola K.
Designation Chief Secretarial Assistant
OLA Esther O.
Designation Senior Secretarial Assistant I
OJOMUYIDE Oluremi Abidemi
Designation Chief Clerical Officer
OJO Lawrence Adekunle
Designation Messenger

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