Bachelor in Architecture

Course List

• • 1st Year, 1st Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Mathematics I cerrar Mathematics I Mathematics is rarely thought of in the context of real world problems. This course teaches you how to think of Mathematics not as a subject in itself, but rather as a collection of tools which are necessary for any rigorous and complete analysis of economic problems.	Core	3
    Physical Fundamentals in Architecture cerrar Physical Fundamentals in Architecture Aims to provide the student with tools for understanding the physical principles with which to analyze the statics and dynamics of any structure or structural element. It consists of four sections: fundamental physics of statics, physics of materials, equilibrium in the environment, and a final section that covers loads and load combinations.	Core	3
    Digital Image cerrar Digital Image Focuses on digital technologies leading to conceptualizing and implementing technology as a design tool. Its goal is to introduce the student to the processes that blend genesis and analysis of the architectural object by means of the wide array of digital techniques that have opened up to architects in recent years.	Core	3
    Architectural Geometry I cerrar Architectural Geometry I Aims to provide the student with the knowledge and skills for the analysis of basic geometric objects and procedures employed today in the definition of architectural space, especially as a result of digital tools.	Core	6
    Idea and Form I cerrar Idea and Form I Aims to introduce students to the tools that architects use in order to formalize ideas and concepts and to develop ability for critical analysis and for tracing the inverse path of architectural design.	Core	6
    Architectural Expression cerrar Architectural Expression A graphic subject that introduces the student to drawing as a basic language of the architect and as a required tool for developing capabilities to understand, conceptualize, and express architecture.	Core	6
    Mathematical Fundamentals in Architecture I cerrar Mathematical Fundamentals in Architecture I Focuses on acquiring general knowledge of probability calculus, analytic and differential geometry, algebraic methods and linear algebra, and informatics applied to problem-solving in relation to general concepts of architecture and city planning.	Core	6
    Total Credit		30

  • 1st Year, 2nd Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Interpersonal Skills - IE Module cerrar Interpersonal Skills - IE Module In this program we will reflect on the dynamics, abilities and attitudes to lead a group of people. We will discuss important aspects such as managing teams, the one to one relationships with collaborators, as well as the capacity to managing yourself.	Mandatory	6
    Physical Fundamentals in Architecture II cerrar Physical Fundamentals in Architecture II Aims to introduce the student to fundamentals of physics necessary to design building installations, evaluate building energy loads, and to design according to acoustic considerations.	Core	3
    Mathematical Fundamentals In Architecture II cerrar Mathematical Fundamentals In Architecture II Focuses on numerical calculus and informatics applied to problems involving architecture and in relation to general knowledge about architecture and the city planning.	Core	6
    Virtual Space cerrar Virtual Space Aims to introduce the student to techniques for analysis and experimentation with space using contemporary digital tools.  These tools have led to shift in paradigms associated with both invention and representation of architectural space.	Core	3
    Architectural Geometry II cerrar Architectural Geometry II Introduces the students to the concept of algorithm as a design strategy in architecture. The aim of the course is to show how biological and physical processes perform according to geometric and arithmetic rules of cyclic repetition and that these rules are in themselves based on computational logic (1011)  as well as of the genetic code (A.G.C.T.).	Core	6
    Idea and Form II cerrar Idea and Form II Aims to explore in the processes and factors that affect and transform architecture as it passes from idea to form. Both internal and exterior conditions will be viewed within an understanding that the relationship between ideas and forms changes due to many factors throughout the entire process of project development.	Core	6
    Total Credit		30

  • 2nd Year, 1st Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Environmental and Building Systems I cerrar Environmental and Building Systems I Aims to familiarize the student with environmental and building systems (both active and passive), skills to effectively expand their knowledge of installations, supply systems, water treatment and evacuation systems, heating and cooling systems, in order to apply these concepts to architectural design and calculations.	Core	6
    Humanities - IE Module cerrar Humanities - IE Module Aims to familiarize the student with environmental and building systems (both active and passive), skills to effectively expand their knowledge of installations, supply systems, water treatment and evacuation systems, heating and cooling systems, in order to apply these concepts to architectural design and calculations.	Mandatory	6
    Construction Systems I cerrar Construction Systems I Aims to teach the appropriate use of construction terminology, understand the principles and fundamentals that affect a building, and analyze the different elements present in construction. Additionally, the student will learn about construction materials, their basic properties, and performance, with a view toward their use in building.	Core	3
    Structural Types I cerrar Structural Types I It is intended to give students a basic understanding of structures: types, processes of analysis and design, methods, materials, optimization, and construction —all necessary for any architect in order to undertake the design of a building.	Core	3
    Culture and Theory in Architecture I cerrar Culture and Theory in Architecture I Aims to analyze and evaluate the development of major trends in art and architecture throughout the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, their influence on the creativity and approach of architects, especially in terms of artistic, social, cultural and esthetic dimensions.	Core	6
    Design Studio I cerrar Design Studio I Focuses on contemporary design and its foundations, particularly conceptual, spatial, tectonic and stereotomic issues. Exercises, similar to those in professional practice, will be used that enable the material manifestation of ideas that contribute to the design of a building, a functional program, or a spatial construct.	Core	6
    Total Credit		30

  • 2nd Year, 2nd Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Culture and Theory in Architecture II cerrar Culture and Theory in Architecture II After having had a chronological approach to the relevant movements and architects of the 19th to 21st centuries, we will analyze specific topics in more detail.  Special attention will be paid to the comparison of tendencies and typologies.	Core	6
    Construction Workshop I cerrar Construction Workshop I Aims to show how to use the appropriate language and terms for construction and architecture; understand the principles and fundamentals that affect a building; and analyze the different elements present in the building, in addition to learning about construction materials, their basic properties, and performance.	Core	3
    Structural Calculation I cerrar Structural Calculation I Intends to give architecture students a solid, basic understanding of the principles of structures and their performance that is so necessary for any architect in order to conceptualize the design of a building.	Core	3
    Design Studio II cerrar Design Studio II A practical subject that consists of decoding  architectural thought by means of a series of documents in different formats to later be applied to the design process. The aim of this course is to permit the student, using various tools, to transition from abstract logic to tangible reality.	Core	6
    Urban Culture I cerrar Urban Culture I An introductory course on the reality of cities and their problems and possibilities. This course will provide a comprehensive overview, since it will deal with the social, political, and economic issues, in addition to design, that affect city planning.	Core	3
    Urban Workshop I cerrar Urban Workshop I This is the second part of the introductory course on the reality of cities and their problems and possibilities (the first part being Urban Culture I). This course will provide a comprehensive overview, since it will deal with the social, political, and economic issues that affect city planning.	Core	3
    Integration Workshop I cerrar Integration Workshop I It is aimed at integrating and understanding the interactions between the different parts that define a project and, in general, the professional work of an architect. Areas covered are techniques and design— ­­in particular, those related to environmental technologies, structures, construction, and esthetics.	Core	3
    Experimentation Workshop I cerrar Experimentation Workshop I It is part of  the Our Subjects Module (this Module is formed by the following subjects: Integration and  Itineraries  such as Artistic / Cultural Heritage, Sustainability, Business, Practice.) These subjects comprise the knowledge and skills that are part of a sequence that guaranties learning throughout the core courses.	Core	3
    Total Credit		30

  • 3rd Year, 1st Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Construction Systems II cerrar Construction Systems II It is aimed at understanding the history, contemporary methods, and construction systems in architecture, especially the most current and prefabricated systems. It emphasizes the relation between construction and the design process, methodologies for defining constructive systems, and the organization of the actual construction.	Core	6
    Structural Types II cerrar Structural Types II It is intended to give architecture students a deeper and solid understanding of the principles of structures and their  performance that is so necessary for architects in order to conceptualize the design of a building.	Core	3
    Environmental and Building Systems II cerrar Environmental and Building Systems II It is based on understanding the history of installations in architecture and  their current applications in order to achieve interior comfort and energy savings. Students will explore the impact of installations on the design process and methods for coordinating them. Skills imparted deal with the use of related software and basic calculations.	Core	3
    Culture and Theory in Architecture III cerrar Culture and Theory in Architecture III After having had a comprehensive look at specific topics  of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, this course will delve into culture and theory in architecture, especially related to artistic, social, and esthetic dimensions.	Core	3
    Design Studio III cerrar Design Studio III A practical subject that consists of decoding  architectural thought by means of a series of documents in different formats to later be applied to the design process. The aim of this course is to permit the student, using various tools, to transition from abstract logic to tangible reality.	Core	9
    Urban Culture II cerrar Urban Culture II It is aimed at learning about the reality of cities and their problems and possibilities. This course will provide a comprehensive overview, as it will deal with the social, political and economic issues that affect city planning in addition to design.	Core	3
    Integration Workshop II cerrar Integration Workshop II It is aimed at integrating and understanding the interactions between the different parts that define a project and, in general, the professional work of an architect. Areas covered are techniques and design— ­­in particular, those related to environmental technologies, structures, construction, and esthetics.	Core	3
    Total Credit		30

  • 3rd Year, 2nd Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Structural Calculation II cerrar Structural Calculation II It is intended to give architectural students a good understanding of the principles of structural performance that is so necessary for any architect in order to conceptualize the design of a building.	Core	3
    Environmental and Building System Workshop I cerrar Environmental and Building System Workshop I It is aimed at the practical analysis of basic concepts for the design and calculation of installations, employing appropriate software and basic calculations specifically related to installations for hot/cold water, sanitation, air conditioning, fire protection, ventilation and extraction, telecommunications, electricity and lighting.	Core	3
    Culture and Theory In Architecture IV cerrar Culture and Theory In Architecture IV Aims to further deepen knowledge of history, facts, and ideas in art and architecture that have had an influence on the creative activities of architects, especially those having to do with artistic, social, cultural, and esthetic aspects.	Core	3
    Design Studio IV cerrar Design Studio IV A practical subject that consists of decoding architectural thought by means of a series of documents in different formats to later be applied to the design process.  The aim of this course is to permit the student, using various tools, to transition from abstract logic to tangible reality.	Core	9
    Urban Workshop II cerrar Urban Workshop II This is the second part of the introductory course to the reality of cities and their problems and possibilities (the first part being Urban Culture I). This course will provide with a comprehensive view, since it will deal with the social, political, and economic issues, in addition to design, that affect city planning.	Core	3
    Experimentation Workshop II cerrar Experimentation Workshop II It is part of  Own Subjects Module (this Module is formed by the following subjects: Integration and  Itineraries  such as Artistic / Cultural Heritage, Sustainability, Business, Practice.) These subjects comprise the knowledge and skills that are part of a sequence that guaranties learning throughout the core courses.	Core	3
    Construction Workshop II cerrar Construction Workshop II Aims to further expand and deepen the use of the appropriate language and terms for construction and architecture; understand the principles and fundamentals that affect a building; analyze the different elements of a building; and also learn about construction materials, their basic properties, and performance.	Core	6
    Total Credit		30

  • 4th year, 1st Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Organizational Management - IE Module cerrar Organizational Management - IE Module The subject is one of the pillars of the IE philosophy. The emphasis of the course is on general management principles and entrepreneurship; from the idea generation stage to the implementation of a business idea. Student teams write and pitch their own business plan throughout this course.	Mandatory	6
    Construction Systems III cerrar Construction Systems III It is aimed at understanding the history and  contemporary methods of construction systems in architecture, especially the most current and prefabricated ones. It emphasizes the relation between construction and the design process, methodologies for defining constructive systems, and the organization of actual construction.	Core	6
    Culture and Theory in Architecture V cerrar Culture and Theory in Architecture V Aims to further deepen knowledge of history, facts, and ideas in art and architecture that have had an influence on the creative activities of architects, especially those having to do with artistic, social, cultural, and esthetic aspects.	Core	3
    Design Studio V cerrar Design Studio V A practical subject that consists of decoding architectural thought by means of a series of documents in different formats to later be applied to the design process.  The aim of this course is to permit the student, using various tools, to transition from abstract logic to tangible reality.	Core	9
    Urban Management cerrar Urban Management Focuses on  the administrative and professional management of an architectural or urban commission. In involved the organization of the project, property analysis and management, and the fundamental concepts and tools of Urban Management.	Core	3
    Integration Workshop III cerrar Integration Workshop III Aims at expanding and deepening understanding of the interactions between the different parts that define a project and, in general, the professional work of an architect. Areas covered are techniques and design— ­­in particular, those related to environmental technologies, structures, construction, and esthetics.	Core	3
    Total Credit		30

  • 4th year, 2nd Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Construction Workshop III cerrar Construction Workshop III It aims to further expand and deepen the use of the appropriate language and terms for construction and architecture; understand the principles and fundamentals that affect a building; analyze the different elements of a building; and also learn about construction materials, their basic properties, and performance.	Core	6
    Culture and Theory in Architecture VI cerrar Culture and Theory in Architecture VI It is aimed at further deepening an understanding of history, ideas, and facts related to art and architecture, their influence on the creative activity of architects, especially those having to do with artistic, social, cultural, and aesthetic dimensions.	Core	3
    Design Studio VI cerrar Design Studio VI A practical subject which consist of decoding an architectural thought, by means of series of documents in different formats for its inclusion in material reality. The aim of this process is to permit, from abstract logic that the student taking shock in that architectural thought at the end of the course, rooted in a support that can form part of the tangible reality.	Core	9
    Urban Workshop III cerrar Urban Workshop III This is the second part of the introductory course to the reality of cities and their problems and possibilities (the first part being Urban Culture I). This course provides a comprehensive view, since it will deal with the social, political, and economic issues, besides design, that affect city planning.	Core	3
    Experimentation Workshop III cerrar Experimentation Workshop III It is part of  Own Subjects Module (this Module is formed by the following subjects: Integration and  Itineraries  such as Artistic / Cultural Heritage, Sustainability, Business, Practice.) These subjects comprise the knowledge and skills that are part of a sequence that guaranties learning throughout the core courses.	Core	3
    Professional Ethics - IE Module cerrar Professional Ethics - IE Module After an introduction to the history of ethics, students are exposed to a number of ethical dilemmas, which will help them to know themselves a bit better. The main goal is to reflect, on the one hand, on why we think the way we think (highlighting the value of consistency) and, on the other hand, on the implications of our own way of thinking.	Mandatory	6
    Total Credit		30

  • 5th year, 1st Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Elective Courses cerrar Elective Courses Select electives from your chosen Professional Profile. See the list of Professional Profiles	Core	30
    Total Credit		30

  • 5th year, 2nd Semester

    Courses	Type	ECTS Credits	Doc.
    Design Studio VII cerrar Design Studio VII It is aimed at acquiring the necessary professional-level skills for the architectural design and representation of an urban or architectural space, that integrates all its components —installations, structure and constructive elements, in order to be able to successfully complete the development of the Final Project.	Core	12
    Technical Studies: Final Project Integration Workshop cerrar Technical Studies: Final Project Integration Workshop Choose your internship according to the Professional Profile you have chosen. See the list of Professional Profiles	Core	12
    Final Project cerrar Final Project Determine with your Academic Advisor what your final year project can be, according to your interests and the Professional Profile you have chosen. See the list of Professional Profiles	Mandatory	6
    Total Credit		30