COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, University of the Philippines Diliman

2018 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE CURRICULUM

FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
lec lab lec lab
course code course title units course code course title units
hr hr hr hr
Arch 1 Architectural Communication I: Mechanical Drawing 1 6 3 Arch 3 Architectural Communication III: Architectural Presentation 0 9 3
Techniques
Arch 2 Architectural Communication II: Graphic Visualization & 0 9 3 Arch 16 History, Theory & Criticism I Introduction to Architecture 2 0 2
Representation Techniques
Arch 10 Architectural Design I: Foundations of Design 1 3 2 Arch 20 Architectural Design II: Design & Intra-personal Spaces 1 3 2
Eng 13 / Writing as Thinking / 3 0 3 Soc Sci 1 / Foundations of Behavioral Science / 3 0 3
Speech 30 Public Speaking and Persuasion Soc Sci 2 Social, Economic, and Political Thought
KAS 1 Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas 3 0 3 Fil 40 Wika, Kultura, at Lipunan 3 0 3
ARTS 1 Critical Perspectives in the Arts 3 0 3 Philo 1 Philosophical Analysis 3 0 3
PE (2) Chem 1 Chemistry: Science that Matters 3 0 3
total units 11 18 17 PE (2)
total units 15 12 19

SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
lec lab lec lab
course code course title units course code course title units
hr hr hr hr
Arch 4 Architectural Communication IV: Introduction to Computer- 2 3 3 Arch 5 Architectural Communication V: Digital Visualization in 0 6 2
Aided Design & Digital Visualization Architecture
Arch 17 History, Theory & Criticism II: Philippine Architecture 2 0 2 Arch 18 History, Theory & Criticism III: Architecture of Asia & the 2 0 2
Pacific
Arch 21 Architectural Design III: Design & Inter-personal Spaces 0 9 3 Arch 22 Architectural Design IV: Design & Social Space 0 9 3
Math 211 Elementary Analysis I 4 0 4 Arch 23 Building Construction I: Materials of Building Technology 2 3 3
Physics 71 Elementary Physics I 4 0 4 GE 11 Elementary Surveying 1 3 2
Physics 71.1 Elementary Physics I Laboratory 0 3 1 Physics 72 Elementary Physics II 4 0 4
PE (2) Physics 72.1 Elementary Physics II Laboratory 0 3 1
NSTP2 (3) PE (2)
total units 12 15 17 NSTP2 (3)
total units 9 24 17

THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
lec lab lec lab
course code course title units course code course title units
hr hr hr hr
Arch 19 History, Theory & Criticism IV: World Architecture 2 0 2 Arch 32 Architectural Design VI: Architecture, Technology & the 0 9 3
Environment
Arch 24 Building Construction II: Simple Frame Construction 0 9 3 Arch 33 Building Construction III: Heavy Frame Construction 0 9 3
Arch 28 Architectural Structures III: Statics & Strength of Materials for 3 3 4 Arch 35 Utilities I: Plumbing & Sanitary Services in Buildings 3 0 3
Buildings
Arch 31 Architectural Design V: Site Context & Architecture 0 9 3 Arch 55 Design with Nature: Tropical Design 2 0 2
Arch 57 Practice & Governance I: Building Laws 3 0 3 Arch 75 Architectural Research: Basic Research Methods in 2 0 2
Architecture
Arch 60 Planning & Urban Design I: Site Planning & Landscape 3 0 3 Arch 171 Architectural Structures: Form-Finding in Structures I 3 3 4
Architecture
total units 11 21 18 total units 10 21 17

FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
lec lab lec lab
course code course title units course code course title units
hr hr hr hr
Arch 136 Utilities II: Mechanical & Electrical Systems of Buildings 3 0 3 Arch 134 Building Construction IV: Building Systems & Technology 2 3 3
Arch 141 Architectural Design VII: Integrative Design Project I 1 9 4 Arch 142 Architectural Design VIII: Integrative Design Project II 1 9 4
Arch 143 Utilities III: Architectural Lighting 2 3 3 Arch 147 Utilities IV: Architectural Acoustics 2 3 3
Arch 161 Planning & Urban Design II: Fundamentals of Urban Design 3 0 3 Arch 162 Planning & Urban Design III: Introduction to Urban & 3 0 3
& Community Architecture Regional Planning
Arch 172 Architectural Structures: Form-Finding in Structures II 3 3 4 STS 1 / Science, Technology, and Society / 3 0 3
DRMAPS Disaster Risk Mitigation, Adaptation, and Preparedness
Strategies
total units 12 15 17 GE (Elective 1) 3 0 3
total units 14 15 19

FIFTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
lec lab lec lab
course code course title units course code course title units
hr hr hr hr
Arch 158 Practice & Governance II: Professional Services of the 3 0 3 Arch 199.2 Architectural Design X: A Comprehensive Design Project 1 9 4
Architect (Design Development)
Arch 159 Practice & Governance III: Finance, Taxation, Civics & Land 2 0 2 PI 100 The Life & Works of Jose Rizal 3 0 3
Reform for Architects
Arch 163 Planning & Urban Design IV: Socio-Cultural & Institutional 3 0 3 GE (Elective 3) 3 0 3
Aspects of Housing
Arch 176 Utilities V: Health & Safety in Buildings 2 0 2 Elective3 Elective Course 3 0 3
Arch 199.1 Architectural Design IX: A Comprehensive Design Project 1 9 4 Elective3 Elective Course 3 0 3
(Pre-Design to Schematic)
GE (Elective 2) 3 0 3 total units 13 9 16
total units 14 9 17

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE4 : 174 UNITS

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All students required to take Math 21 must have passed any of the following: (1) Basic Calculus from the STEM or equivalent strand of K-12; (2) the Validation Examination for Math 20 (Pre-Calculus:
Functions and their Graphs) administered by the UPD Institute of Mathematics; or (3) Math 20 as a non-credit course.
2
As a requirement for graduation, all students must take six (6) units in one of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) components: Civil Welfare Training Service (CWTS), Literacy Training Service
(LTS), and Reserved Officers’ Training Corps Military Science (ROTC Mil Sci). These are offered by UPD.
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Refer to the UPCA Faculty-Approved List of BS Architecture Electives

The University regularly reviews course curricula and may revise them. Students admitted into this program shall follow the existing curriculum until such time that a new curriculum replacing it has been
duly approved for implementation. All courses prescribed and taken under this existing curriculum shall be credited under the new curriculum.
As of 28-Apr-22
 2018 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE COURSES
Arch # Title, Description, Prerequisites, Corequisites, Hours, Credit Units
Architectural Communication I: Mechanical Drawing. Drafting principles & techniques, applied descriptive & solid geometry; the development of skills in orthographics & reproduction techniques. 7h. (1 lec, 6
1
studio) 3u.
Architectural Communication II: Graphic Visualization & Representation Techniques. Use of perspectives, various graphic & representation techniques in the conception & communication of space & design.
2
9h. (lab) 3u.
Architectural Communication III: Architectural Presentation Techniques. The use of mixed media, photographic reproduction processes & model-making techniques, coupled with the principles & strategies
3
behind various packaging techniques, for architectural presentations. Prereq: Arch 2. 9h. (lab) 3u.
Architectural Communication IV: Introduction to Computer-Aided Design & Digital Visualization. Introduction to the use of various computer software & digital media as tools for architectural presentation &
4
design. Prereq: Arch 3. 5h. (2 lec, 3 studio) 3u.
Architectural Communication V: Digital Visualization in Architecture. Advanced computer-aided design approaches, expressions & techniques in architectural study & presentation. Prereq: Arch 4. 6h. (studio)
5
2u.
10 Architectural Design I: Foundations of Design. Design fundamentals involving basic spatial & creative design problems. 4h. (1 lec, 3 studio) 2u.
16 History, Theory & Criticism I: Introduction to Architecture. A study of theories & texts that have influenced the analysis & the production of architectural form. 2h. (lec) 2u.
History, Theory & Criticism II: Philippine Architecture. A chronological study of Philippine Architecture from pre-colonial to contemporary times with focus on related theoretical issues. Prereq: Arch 16. 2h. (lec)
17
2u.
18 History, Theory & Criticism III: Architecture of Asia & the Pacific. A diachronic study of the architecture of Asia & the Pacific with focus on related theoretical issues. Prereq: Arch 17. 2h. (lec) 2u.
History, Theory & Criticism IV: World Architecture. A diachronic study of the architecture of Europe, the Americas, Middle East, Russia & Africa, with focus on related theoretical issues. Prereq: Arch 18. 2h. (lec)
19
2u.
20 Architectural Design II: Design & Intra-personal Spaces. Design exercises involving the body, movements & experiences. Prereq: Arch 10. 4h. (1 lec, 3 studio) 2u.
Architectural Design III: Design & Inter-personal Spaces. Design exercises relating spaces with values & culture, while emphasizing the role of society in the architectural creative process. Prereq: Arch 16, 20.
21
9h. (studio) 3u.
22 Architectural Design IV: Design & Social Space. Design exercises relating architecture with ethical, political & cultural concerns. Prereq: Arch 21. 9h. (studio) 3u.
Building Construction I: Materials of Building Technology. Materials of construction, their properties, use & applications, & emerging applications; preparation of specifications. Prereq: 2nd yr. standing. 5h. (2
23
lec, 3 lab) 3u.
Building Construction II: Simple Frame Construction. Light & medium construction systems; principles of simple frames using wood & masonry, small precast concrete units, light gauge metal & other relevant
24
materials. Prereq: Arch 1, 23. 9h. (studio) 3u.
Architectural Structures III: Statics & Strength of Materials for Buildings. Visualization & analysis of forces acting on building elements & structures under static equilibrium; strength of structural building
28
materials. Prereq: Physics 71. 6h. (3 lec, 3 lab) 4u.
31 Architectural Design V: Site Context & Architecture. Design exercises highlighting the role of context in the creative process of the environment. Prereq: Arch22; Coreq: Arch60. 9h.(studio) 3u.
Architectural Design VI: Architecture, Technology & the Environment. Design exercises emphasizing the relationships among architecture, technology & the environment, while addressing economy &
32
sustainability concerns. Prereq: Arch 31. 9h. (studio) 3u.
Building Construction III: Heavy Frame Construction. Construction methods & drawings for heavy reinforced concrete & steel structures showing their structural, electrical, plumbing & mechanical systems.
33
Prereq: Arch 24. 9h. (studio) 3u.
35 Utilities I: Plumbing & Sanitary Services in Buildings. Principles & practices of sanitary installations in buildings & their environment. Prereq: Arch 24, Physics 71. 3h. (lec) 3u.
55 Design with Nature: Tropical Design. Techniques for the design & planning of buildings within the technological & social constraints prevailing in the hot-humid tropics. Prereq: 2nd yr. standing. 2h. (lec) 2u.
57 Practice & Governance I: Building Laws. Legal obligations & responsibilities of the architect; building contracts; the building code & related laws on land development & human settlements. 3h. (lec) 3u.
Planning & Urban Design I: Site Planning & Landscape Architecture. The artistic & functional arrangement of buildings; enhancement & design techniques for exterior environments. Coreq: Arch 31. 3h. (lec)
60
3u.
Architectural Research: Basic Research Methods in Architecture. Quantitative & operational methods in architectural design research, user-requirement & performance in use analysis. Prereq: 2nd yr. standing.
75
2h. (lec) 2u.
105* Architectural Communication VII: Theory of Color. Physical & psychological properties of color, their relevance to defining space, form & textures. Prereq: Arch 3. 3h. (lec) 3u.
128* Architectural Structures VI: Laboratory in Architectural Structures. Models, simulation & statistical experiments on the durability, stability & strength of building structures. Prereq: Arch 28. 3h. (studio) 1u.
Building Construction IV: Building Systems & Technology. Quantity surveying & cost estimating; construction methods & drawings for pre-fabricated components, membrane structures & industrialized systems;
134
architectural detailing. Prereq: Arch 33. 5h. (2 lec, 3 lab) 3u.
136 Utilities II: Mechanical & Electrical Systems of Buildings. Mechanical & electrical systems in buildings, their design, equipment, installation & maintenance. Prereq: Math 53, Physics 72. 3h. (lec) 3u.
140* Utilities VI: Utilities for Building Interiors. Principles & applications of environmental control & sanitation, the relations to building interiors. Prereq: 4th yr. standing. 3h. (lec) 3u.
Architectural Design VII: Integrative Design Project I. The first of two single design projects of a creative & technical level integrating knowledge & skills acquired from all previous & present architectural courses.
141
Prereq: Arch 32, Arch 75. 10h. (1 lec, 9 studio) 4u.
Architectural Design VIII: Integrative Design Project II. The second of two single design projects of a creative & technical level integrating knowledge & skills acquired from all previous & present architectural
142
courses. Prereq: Arch 141. 10h. (1 lec, 9 lab) 4u.
143 Utilities III: Architectural Lighting. The psycho-physics of daylighting & artificial illumination in buildings, their measurement, analysis & design. Prereq: Physics 72. 5h. (2 lec, 3 lab) 3u.
144* Architectural Communication VIII: Color Dynamics. Kinetic, perceptual & cultural constraints in the use of color in architecture. Prereq: Arch 3, 20. 2h. (lec) 2u.
147 Utilities IV: Architectural Acoustics. The psycho-physics of acoustics in buildings & their immediate environment; their measurement, analysis & design. Prereq: Physics 72. 5h. (2lec, 3lab) 3u.
148* Utilities VII: Environmental Lighting. The lighting of building exteriors, parks, playfields & roadways for aesthetics & safety; their measurement, analysis, design & maintenance. Prereq: Arch 136, 143. 2h (lec) 2u.
149* Utilities VIII: Environmental Acoustics. Sound & noise control in building site & urban areas. Prereq: Arch 147. 3h. (lec) 3u.
Architectural Design XI: Architectural Manufacturing. Exercises aimed at developing market-responsive designs of prototypes of architectural components, such as doors, windows, lighting fixtures. Prereq: 3rd
153*
yr. standing. 4h. (1 lec, 3 studio) 2u.
Architectural Design XII: Evaluation of Architectural Design. Studies of Architectural forms, systems, components, & details in relation to production efficiency, environmental criteria, use & maintenance.
156*
Prereq: senior standing. 3h. (lec) 3u.
Practice & Governance II: Professional Services of the Architect. Architecture as a profession, Code of Ethical Conduct & Standards of Professional Practice, appreciation of Regular Design Services &
158
Comprehensive Professional Services & practical guidelines in setting up & managing an architectural office. Prereq: Arch 57. 3h. (lec) 3u.
Practice & Governance III: Finance, Taxation, Civics & Land Reform for Architects. Financial analysis, accounting, taxation & land reform as related to the business of architecture; special studies in population
159
education & the new constitution. Prereq: Arch 57 or equivalent. 2h. (lec) 2u.
Planning & Urban Design II: Fundamentals of Urban Design & Community Architecture. Order, culture & expression for design of exterior architecture in towns & cities. Prereq: Arch 60 or equivalent. 3h. (lec)
161
3u.
162 Planning & Urban Design III: Introduction to Urban & Regional Planning. Concepts, trends, methods & techniques in urban planning; overview of land use on planning of regions. Prereq: Arch 161. 3h. (lec) 3u.
163 Planning & Urban Design IV: Socio-Cultural & Institutional Aspects of Housing. Socio-cultural & institutional challenges for effective delivery of housing. Prereq: Arch 162. 3h. (lec) 3u.
166* Architectural Communication IX: Architectural Photography. Photographic techniques applied to architectural presentation. Prereq: junior standing. 5h. (2 lec, 3 studio) 3u.
168* Architectural Communication X: Model-Making for Building Interiors. Development of interior design concepts & furniture layout with the use of scaled models. Prereq: junior standing. 5h. (2 lec, 3 studio) 3u.
171 Architectural Structures: Form-Finding in Structures I. Application of statics & analysis of material strength in form-finding in buildings. Prereq: Arch 28, 24. 6h. (3 lec, 3 lab) 4u.
172 Architectural Structures: Form-Finding in Structures II. Application of statics & analysis of material strength in designing or choosing foundation systems for buildings. Prereq: Arch 171. 6h. (3 lec, 3 lab) 4u.
176 Utilities V: Health & Safety in Buildings. Design parameters for accessible, healthful & safe architectural spaces & environments. Prereq: Arch 35, 136. 2h. (lec) 2u.
Architectural Design IX: A Comprehensive Design Project (Pre-design to Schematic). A final design activity demonstrating comprehension of all architectural courses in the program, Part 1. Prereq: Arch 171,
199.1
142. 10h. (1 lec, 9 studio) 4u.
Architectural Design X: A Comprehensive Design Project (Design Development). A final design activity demonstrating comprehension of all architectural courses in the program, Part 2. Prereq: Arch 199.1.
199.2
10h. (1 lec, 9 studio) 4u.

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ARCHITECTURE (College of Architecture)
Arch 105 Architectural Communication VII: Theory of Color
Physical and psychological properties of color, their relevance to defining space, form and
textures
(Prereq: Arch 3)

Arch 128 Architectural Structures VI: Laboratory in Architectural Structures

Models, simulation and statistical experiments on the durability, stability and strength of
building structures
(Prereq: Arch 28)

Arch 140 Utilities VI: Utilities for Building Interiors

Principles and applications of environmental control and sanitation, the relations to building
interiors
(Prereq: 4th year standing)

Arch 144 Architectural Communication VIII: Color Dynamics

Kinetic, perceptual and cultural constraints in the use of color in architecture
(Prereq: Arch 3, Arch 20)

Arch 148 Utilities VII: Environmental Lighting

The lighting of building exteriors, parks, playfields and roadways for aesthetics and safety;
their measurement, analysis, design and maintenance
(Prereq: Arch 143, Arch 136)

Arch 149 Utilities VIII: Environmental Acoustics

Sound and noise control in building site and urban areas
(Prereq: Arch 147)

Arch 153 Architectural Design X: Architectural Manufacturing

Exercises aimed at developing market-responsive designs of phototypes of architectural
components, such as doors, windows, lighting fixtures
(Prereq: 3rd year standing)

Arch 156 Architectural Design XI: Evaluation of Architectural Design

Studies of architectural forms, systems, components and details in relation to production
efficiency, environmental criteria, use and maintenance
(Prereq: Senior standing)

Arch 166 Architectural Communication IX: Architectural Photography

Photographic techniques applied to architectural presentation
(Prereq: 4th year standing)

Arch 168 Architectural Communication X: Model-Making for Building Interiors

Development of interior design concepts and furniture layout with the use of scaled models
(Prereq: Junior standing)

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (College of Architecture)
L Arch 10 History of Landscape Architecture
Developmental history and relationship to society, climate and topography

L Arch 19 Theory of Landscape Architecture Design

Design theories that emphasize relevance of Landscape Architecture to the natural and built
environment; evaluation and analysis of the different theoretical components applicable to
landscape architecture

L Arch 27 Landscape Lighting

Lighting Analysis, design and materials for exterior environments
(Prereq: SYS)

L Arch 23 Hardscape Construction I (Formerly L Arch 38, listed as L Arch 13 in the 2018 curriculum)
Hardscape materials, planned, and specified and applications in basic landscape
construction
(Prereq: SYS)

L Arch 24 Hardscape Construction II (Formerly L Arch 39)

Principles of structural design for landscape structures; detailing and working drawings; cost
estimates
(Prereq: L Arch 23, L Arch 133)

ART STUDIES (Department of Art Studies, CAL)

Art Stud 174 Popular Art and Culture in the Philippines
The rise of popular culture as manifested in visual, musical, cinematic and literary forms and
its major social implications; the role of commerce and the mass media in its dissemination
(Prereq: At least 6 u. of GE (Arts and Humanities domain), provided that 3 u. will be in Art
Stud/CO)

Art Stud 190 Aesthetics and Art Theory

A study of the various theoretical frameworks in aesthetics and art theory emerging from a
range of Western discourses, from the classical to the contemporary
(Prereq: Junior standing)

Art Stud 191 Aesthetics and Theories of Art

A study of the various philosophies of art emerging from a range of non-Western discourses,
from the traditional to the contemporary
(Prereq: Junior standing)

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CREATIVE WRITING (Department of English & Comparative Literature, CAL)
CW 100 Introduction to Creative Writing
The concept of genre and the workshop method in Creative Writing
(Prereq: Eng 11)

CW 150 Writing for Children

A workshop on writing for children, particularly fiction and poetry
(Prereq: CW 100, CL 172/COI)

CW 151 Writing for Young Adults

A workshop on writing for young adults
(Prereq: CW 100)

CW 180 Comic Book Writing

Introduction to writing for comic strips and comic books
(Prereq: CW 100)

CW 190 Performance Poetry

A workshop on the “spoken word,” i.e., the oral performance of original work, in prose or
verse written by the performer himself or herself
(Prereq: CW 100)

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EUROPEAN LANGUAGES (Department of European Languages, CAL)
French 10 Elementary Course
Functional grammar with extensive oral practice in French

French 11 Elementary Course

Continuation of French 10
(Prereq: French 10)

German 10 Elementary Course

Pronunciation, grammar, easy readings, with practice in speaking and writing German

German 11 Elementary Course

Continuation of German 11
(Prereq: German 10)

Ital 10 Elementary Course

Ital 11 Elementary Course

(Prereq: Ital 10)

Port 10 Elementary Course

Port 11 Elementary Course

Continuation of Portuguese 10
(Prereq: Port 10)

Russ 10 Elementary Course

Pronunciation, grammar, easy readings with practice in speaking and writing Russian

Russ 11 Elementary Course

Continuation of Russian 10
(Prereq: Russ 11)

Span 10 Elementary Course

This course provides intensive practice in conversational Spanish on an elementary level.
The work consists of the oral aspects of language study; pronunciation, vocabulary building,
reading aloud, comprehension of the spoken language, and conversation. Functional
grammar is given to the students to serve as guide in the formation of correct speech habits

Span 11 Elementary Course

A continuation of Spanish 10. The essentials of grammar, with special emphasis on idioms,
are treated in this course. Emphasis is placed on intonation, pronunciation, vocabulary
building and conversation
(Prereq: Span 10)

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SPEECH (Department of Speech Communications & Theater Arts, CAL)
Speech 100 Introduction to Speech Communication
Philosophy, content, research methods and trends in the different areas of the field of
speech
(Prereq: Comm 3/COI)

Speech 111 Elements of Voice and Diction

Development of good habits of speech through group and individual guidance, criticism and
practice on voice, articulation and pronunciation.
A preparation for effective social and professional use of the voice, as in teaching, public
speaking, theater, radio, television, and interpretation. Attention to students’ speech
problems arising from their various Philippine linguistic backgrounds
(Prereq: Comm 3/COI)

Speech 113 Language and Ethics in Speech Communication Behavior

(Prereq: Senior standing)

Speech 115 Bases of Speech

The acoustic, physiological, phonetic and psychological foundations of verbal
communication
(Prereq: Comm 3/COI)

Speech 121 Oral Interpretation

The reading of prose and poetry with emphasis on variety, range, and expression; the
development of adequate responsiveness - intellectual and emotional appreciation to others
(Prereq: Speech 100, any GE literature course/COI)

Speech 130 Introduction to Rhetoric

Overview of rhetorical theories
(Prereq: Speech 100, any GE literature course/COI)

Speech 135 Interpersonal Communication: Theory and Practice

(Prereq: Comm 3/COI)

Speech 138 Intercultural Communication: Theory and Practice

(Prereq: Comm 3/COI)

Speech 160 Basic Radio Techniques

Application of the techniques in the use of sound, music and special effect as applied to
types of radio programs
(Prereq: Speech 100/CO)

Speech 163 Radio Speech

Fundamentals of microphone technique; practice in speaking, acting and announcing for the
broadcast media. Basic training in planning and writing of radio and television talks. Voice
recording for critical analysis
(Prereq: Speech 100/COI)

Speech 197 Special Topics

(Prereq: Junior standing/COI; may be taken twice for different topics, area to be indicated for
record purposes)

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ANTHROPOLOGY (Department of Anthropology, CSSP)
Anthro 100 General Anthropology (appears as Anthropology 100 in CRS)

Anthro 103 Primatology

Survey of the primate background of human evolution
(Prereq: Anthro 101/COI)

Anthro 109 Foundations of Physical Anthropology

The historical development, theories, concepts and methods of contemporary physical
anthropology
(Prereq: Anthro 101/COI)

Anthro 111 Introduction to Archaeology

The beginnings of culture up to the advent of writing
(Prereq: Anthro 101)

Anthro 112 World Cultural History

Survey of the rise of urban society and ancient cities as revealed thru archaeology and other
anthropological data

Anthro 114 Archaeology of Southeast Asia and Oceania

Beginnings and growth of prehistoric cultures and the peopling of the Pacific Island world

Anthro 115 Philippine Archaeology.

Prehistory of the Philippines as revealed by archaeology

Anthro 118 Prehistory of the Philippines

Theories and problems of the peopling of the Philippines

Anthro 120 Special Problems in Museology

Issues, development and problems in museum work

Anthro 123 Peoples of the Philippines

Ethnography and cultural ecology

Anthro 124 Peoples of Southeast Asia and Oceania

Ethnology and cultural ecology of the area

Anthro 126 Social and Economic Life of Philippine Mountain Peoples

Social and cultural life of the Negritos, the Mindanao pagans, and the terrace-building
peoples of the Mountain Province

Anthro 132 Introduction to Ecological Anthropology

Relation between cultural behavior and environmental phenomena

Anthro 141 Introduction to Political Anthropology

Problems of sanction and law, social control and government of pre-industrial societies

Anthro 151 Comparative Religion

Studies of religious concepts and practices of pre-literate peoples

Anthro 161 Introduction to Folklore

Oral and traditional literature of representative cultures of the world

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Anthro 164 Folklore of Southeast Asia and Oceania
Oral and traditional literature of these areas and its bearing on the problems of Oceanic
ethnology

Anthro 167 Medical Anthropology

Overview of traditional and western health care systems
(Prereq: Junior standing/COI)

Anthro 172 Traditional and Peasant Communities

Their character and transformation

Anthro 173 Introduction to Urban Anthropology

Problems of urban society

Anthro 179 Culture Change and Applied Anthropology

Processes of unplanned and planned cultural changes
(Prereq: Anthro 1, Socio 11/101/COI)

Anthro 181 Social Anthropology

Concepts, theories and present-day implications

Anthro 182 Culture and Personality

Role of culture in personality development

Anthro 185 Introduction to Philippine Culture

Concepts and problems

Anthro 187 Sex and Culture

Comparative survey of sex phenomena in their cultural context

Anthro 192 Introduction to Anthropological Theory

Development of anthropological thought
(Prereq: Anthro 1)

Anthro 195 Field Methods in Archaeology

Field training and application
(Prereq: Anthro 111)

Anthro 197 Laboratory and Field Technique in Physical Anthropology Research

(Prereq: Anthro 101/COI)

Anthro 198 Special Topics

May be taken twice but for different topics

Anthro 199 Field Methods in Anthropology

(Prereq: Anthro 181)

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ASIAN LANGUAGES (Department of Linguistics, CSSP)
Arabic 10 Elementaring Arabik I

Arabic 11 Elementaring Arabik II

Kontinwasyon ng Arabik 10
(Prereq: Arabic 10)

B Ind/Mal 10 Elementaring Bahasa Indonesia/Malaysia I

B Ind/Mal 11 Elementaring Bahasa Indonesia/Malaysia II

Kontinwasyon ng B Ind/Mal 10
(Prereq: B Ind/Mal 10)

Myanmar 10 Elementaring Myanmar I

Myanmar 11 Elementaring Myanmar II

Kontinwasyon ng Myanmar 10
(Prereq: Myanmar 10)

Hapon 10 Elementaring Hapon I

Hapon 11 Elementaring Hapon II

Kontinwasyon ng Hapon 10
(Prereq: Hapon 10)

Hibro 10 Elementaring Hibro I

Hibro 11 Elementaring Hibro II

Kontinwasyon ng Hibro 10
(Prereq: Hibro 10)

Hindi 10 Elementaring Hindi I

Hindi 11 Elementaring Hindi II

Kontinwasyon ng Hindi 10
(Prereq: Hindi 10)

Instik 10 Elementaring Intsik I

Intsik 11 Elementaring Intsik II

Kontinwasyon ng Intsik 10
(Prereq: Intsik 10)

Koreyano 10 Elementaring Koreyano I

Koreyano 11 Elementaring Koreyano II

(Prereq: Koreyano I)

Persyan 10 Elementaring Persyan I

Persyan 11 Elementaring Persyan II

(Prereq: Persyan 10)

Thai 10 Elementaring Thai I

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Thai 11 Elementaring Thai II
Kontinwasyon ng Thai 10
(Prereq: Thai 10)

GEOGRAPHY (Department of Geography, CSSP)

Geog 31 Economic Geography of the Philippines
Distribution, variety and significance of natural resources and how the physical environment
affects their use

Geog 100 Physical Geography

Systematic study of land forms, climate, natural vegetation, and soils
(Prereq: COI)

Geog 101 Climatology

Climate elements, types and regions
(Prereq: Geog 101)

Geog 105 Economic Geography

The major human adjustments to the natural environment which result from the effort to
make a living. The leading commercial products of farm, range, forest, mine, sea, and
factory, and trade routes and centers. The course aims (1) to give the students a
comprehensive survey of the principal industries of the world in their environmental setting;
(2) to establish by concrete illustrations the principles set forth in Geography 1; and (3) to
construct a framework of geographic adjustments throughout the world
(Prereq: COI)

Geog 109 Quantitative Methods in Geographic Analysis

Elements and application of quantitative techniques in geography
(Prereq: Stat 101)

Geog 111 Resource Management and Conservation

Planning, management, and conservation in the exploitation and development of natural
resources
(Prereq: Geog 100,105/COI)

Geog 119 Geography of Movement

Causes of movements, concepts and measures of distance and transport development
(Prereq: Geog 105/COI)

Geog 131 Geography of the Philippines

The role of human and natural resources in the economic growth and development of the
Philippines
(Prereq: Geog 100, Geog 105/COI)

Geog 133 Geography of the Tropics

Physical environment and resource potential of the tropics. Problems of human use and
occupance
(Prereq: Geog 100/COI)

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Geog 135 Rural and Urban Geography
Concepts of rural and urban land uses
(Prereq: Geog 100)

Geog 143 Geography of Asia

The lands and peoples, climate, resources and economic activities of the countries of
Southwest Asia; South Asia; Southeast Asia; East Asia; Central Asia; and Russian Siberia
and Russian Far East, and their interrelations
(Prereq: Geog 100 for geog majors, COI for non-geog majors)

Geog 145 Geography of the Pacific

The physical environment, natural and human resources, and economic development of
Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia
(Prereq: Geog 100)

Geog 155 Geography of North America.

The physical environment, natural resources, and economic development of the countries of
North America
(Prereq: Geog 100/COI)

Geog 157 Geography of South America

The physical environment, natural and human resources, and economic development of the
countries of South America
(Prereq: Geog 100)

Geog 159 Geography of Africa

The physical environment, natural and human resources, and economic development of the
countries of Africa
(Prereq: Geog 100)

Geog 161 Concepts and Principles of Land Use

Utilization and evaluation of land resources and land use allocation, development and
causes of land misuse; land management and the application of Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) principles to land use change
(Prereq: Geog 100/COI)

Geog 171 Political Geography

The relation between man’s political activities and his natural environment. The political
development of type states in the light of their location, size, climate, land forms, and natural
resources. The political organization of the world today in terms of contrasted environmental
conditions. Current political issues and changing adjustments to natural environment
(Prereq: Geog 100, 105/COI)

Geog 173 Cultural Geography

(Prereq: Junior standing/COI)

Geog 183 Transport Geography

(Prereq: Senior standing, Geog 119, Stat 101)

Geog 185 Medical Geography

(Prereq: Senior standing/COI)

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Geog 190 Map and Air Photo Interpretation
Elements, principles and techniques of map and air photo interpretation for spatial analysis
and planning
(Prereq: Geog 100)

Geog 197 Digital Cartography

Introduction to the concepts, principles, theories and applied components of Digital
Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
(Prereq: Junior standing)

KASAYSAYAN (Departamento ng Kasaysayan, CSSP)

Kas 10 Introduction to History
History as a way of knowing: nature, meaning and uses of history; forms and fundamentals
of historical writing, with focus on the historical argument
(Prereq: Sophomore standing)

Kas 100 Introduction to World Civilizations

The historical development of world civilizations from ancient times to the present with
emphasis on the growth and influence of basic ideals and institutions which have shaped
mankind and the chief political, economic, social, and cultural movements

Kas 101 Ancient and Medieval History of Europe

Classical and medieval European history

Kas 102 Modern Europe

Historical development of Europe from the Renaissance to the 19th century

Kas 103 Europe in the 20th Century

Ideological, economic, and cultural forces and movements that influenced the development
of Europe in the 20th century; rise of a new global order amid alternating periods of war and
peace

Kas 104 History of Spain (Formerly Kas 106)

The historical development of Spain from the reign of King Charles I of the Hapsburg
dynasty to 1898

Kas 108 Selected Topics in European History

May be taken twice provided that topics are different

Kas 110 Colonial Philippines I

The Philippines under Spain

Kas 111 Colonial Philippines II

The Philippines under US and Japan

Kas 112 Contemporary Philippines

Kas 113 Economic History of the Philippines

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Kas 114 Cultural History of the Philippines
The literary, artistic and intellectual history of the Philippines, from the Spanish period to the
present

Kas 115 Diplomatic History of the Philippines

Kas 116 Philippine Nationalism

The growth and development of nationalism in the Philippines

Kas 117 Social History of the Philippines

History of everyday life in the country, including social units, institutions and social issues

Kas 118 History of Women in the Philippines

Historical construction of the identity, role, and impact of Filipino women

Kas 119 Indigenous Ethnic History of the Philippines

History of selected major ethnolinguistic groups, their role in and contribution to national
history

Kas 120 Environmental History of the Philippines

Interaction between Filipinos and their physical environment over time; indigenous, colonial
and modern discourses on the environment, natural disasters and related issues

Kas 128 Selected Topics in Philippine History

May be taken twice provided the topics are different

Kas 150 West Asia

The Middle East from the beginnings of Islam to the present, with emphasis on the political,
social, economic and cultural developments in the Arab World

Kas 151 Modern East Asia

The History of China, Korea and Japan since 1800

Kas 152 Modern South Asia

The history of the Indian subcontinent from the break-up of the Mogul Empire through the
establishment of the British raj to the union of India and the establishment of the Republic of
Pakistan

Kas 153 History of Southeast Asia I (Formerly Kas 157)

Southeast Asia from its prehistoric origins of the advent of Western colonialism

Kas 154 History of Southeast Asia II (Formerly Kas 158)

Southeast Asia from the advent of Western colonialism up to the present

Kas 155 Development of Religions of Asia

Role and impact of religion on the historical development of Asian societies

Kas 156 Development of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Asia

Science, technology, and medicine as means of development, tools of conquest, as
articulations of worldview, and as networks of exchange within Asia and between Asia and
the world

Kas 158 Selected Topics in Asian History (Formerly Kas 159)

May be taken twice provided that the topics are different

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Kas 160 Latin America: Pre-Columbian to 1821 (Formerly Kas 164)

Kas 161 Latin America: 1821 to the Present (Formerly Kas 165)

Kas 162 History of the United States I (Formerly Kas 166)

The colonial and revolutionary periods and the political, social, economic, and cultural
developments of the United States through the Civil War

Kas 163 History of the United States II (Formerly Kas 167)

The political, social, economic, and cultural developments from the Reconstruction period to
the present

Kas 168 Selected Topics in the History of the Americas (Formerly Kas 169)
May be taken twice provided the topics are different

Kas 195 Historical Methods

Epistemological and methodological evaluation of archival sources, with focus on primary
sources on the Philippines; orality and oral techniques.
(Prereq: Kas 10, Junior standing)

Kas 196 World Historiography

Perspectives and philosophies of history, approaches to and trends in the writing of history,
in different periods and countries outside of the Philippines
(Prereq: Kas 195, Junior standing)

POLITICAL SCIENCE (Department of Political Science, CSSP)

Soc Sci 103 Statistics for the Social Sciences
Statistical techniques for social research
(Prereq: Math 1, 11)

Soc Sci 104 Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Seminar on the evolution and development of the theory, principles and practice of
international human rights and humanitarian law

Polsc 11 Introduction to Political Science

Concepts, theories, and principles of political science; types of political systems;
development of political institutions and processes

Polsc 14 Philippine Government and Politics

Development, organization and operation of the Philippine political system, with emphasis on
the present

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PHILOSOPHY (Department of Philosophy, CSSP)
Philo 12 Intermediate Logic

Philo 100 Mathematical Logic I

A formalization of propositional and first-order predicate logic; extensions of first-order
predicate logic and proofs of some properties of these systems

Philo 102 Mathematical Logic II

First-order recursive arithmetic; arithmetization of syntax and Godel’s incompleteness
theorem

Philo 104 Modal Logic

Concepts of possibility and necessity within formal and axiomatized language in modal
propositional calculi

Philo 110 Ancient Philosophy

Major philosophical ideas from the pre-Socratics to the neo-Platonists

Philo 111 Medieval Philosophy

Major philosophical ideas from Augustine to William of Ockham

Philo 112 Modern Philosophy

Major philosophical ideas from the rationalists to the German and British idealists

Philo 113 Contemporary Philosophy

Major philosophical ideas from the logical positivists to the present

Philo 114 Phenomenology and Existentialism

Issues in phenomenological and existentialist movements in contemporary German and
French philosophies with emphasis on major writers, such as, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre,
and Merleau Ponty

Philo 120 Philosophical Reasoning

Methods and techniques of reasoning as applied to philosophical problems

Philo 125 Indian Philosophy

Indian philosophy from the Vedic samhitas to the six Hindu darsanas

Philo 126 Chinese Philosophy

Philosophies of China, from Confucius to Hu Shih

Philo 130 Metaphysics.

Nature of metaphysical inquiry, various categories of reality and world views

Philo 150 Epistemology

Problems concerning the sources, nature and validation of knowledge

Philo 160 Philosophy of Science

Nature of scientific inquiry; problems of demarcation, explanation, prediction, concept
formation and validation
(Prereq: COI, Senior standing)

Philo 171 Ethics

Problems and theories of moral values

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Philo 172 Philosophy of Religion
Nature of religious experience, language and knowledge

Philo 173 Practical Ethics

Moral issues in practical situations and the application of ethical theories

Philo 174 Biomedical Ethics

Moral issues in medicine and the biological sciences

Philo 175 Philosophy of Law

Theories on the nature of law and legal reasoning, as well as issues on the relationship
between law, morality and society

Philo 176 Social and Political Philosophy

Problems and theories concerning man, society and the state

Philo 181 Aesthetics

Theories of aesthetic experience and values
(Prereq: COI)

Philo 195 Philosophy of Language

Philo 196 Mga Paksa ng Pilosopiyang Pilipino

Philo 197 Philosophic Problems

An in-depth study of the basic problems in the various areas of philosophy

Philo 198 Special Topics

May be repeated for an additional three (3) units

PSYCHOLOGY (Department of Psychology, CSSP)

Psych 101 General Psychology
The empirical and conceptual foundations of psychology in its main fields. Primarily for
students who desire an intensive preparation for the more advanced courses in psychology
(May be taken in place of Psych 11, as a result of abolition of Psych 11, of curriculum
requirement)

Psych 108 Sikolohiyang Pilipino

Kabuluhan at gamit ng Sikolohiyang Pilipino bilang isang agham na may perspektibo at
oryentasyong maka-Pilipino; mga batayan at pilosopiya ng mga katutubong pamamaraan ng
pananaliksik (Significance and application of Filipino Psychology as a science with a Filipino
perspective and orientation; bases and philosophy of indigenous research methods)
(Prereq: Psych 101, Junior standing)

Psych 150 Personality

Systematic approaches to the understanding of personality formation and dynamics
(Prereq: Psych 101/COI)

Psych 155 Abnormal Behavior

Major schools of thought on the nature, origins and treatment of abnormal behavior
(Prereq: Psych 140/COI)

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Psych 180 Social Psychology
Effects of social and cognitive processes on the way individuals and groups perceive,
influence and relate to others
(Prereq: SS/COI (non-majors)

SOCIOLOGY (Department of Sociology, CSSP)

Socio 11 Philippine Contemporary Social Issues
A sociological examination of contemporary expressions of persistent issues in Philippine
society

Socio 101 General Sociology

Theoretical concerns of the fields of sociology and the various techniques in the study of
social realities

Socio 110 Social Organization

Analysis of the main forms of social organization in simple and complex societies; principles
of the integration and disintegration of social groups

Socio 113 The Family

Theories and researches on the family as a social institution

Socio 114 The Philippine Social System

Analysis of the social structure of Philippine society

Socio 118 Sociology of the Economy

Analysis of the dynamic relationships between the economic base and the larger society

Socio 122 Rural Sociology

Comparative studies of rural life

Socio 123 Urban Sociology

Comparative studies of urban communities; nature and consequences of urbanization

Socio 124 Sociology of Education

Theories and researches on the social organization of the school and relationships between
education and the larger society

Socio 125 Sociology of Religion

Analysis of forms of religious beliefs and commitments; examination of religious phenomena
as products of society

Socio 127 Political Sociology

Analysis of the interaction of social structure and politics; sources of power, authority,
legitimacy, and social change

Socio 128 Social Stratification

Theories and researches

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