DEGREE CONFERRED
Bachelor of Architecture (Architecture)
B.Arch. (Architecture)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Assumption University confers the degree of Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture upon students who meet all of the following requirements:
- Have completed of the total number of credits of the curriculum
- Have obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00
- Have participated in 16 sessions of the Professional Ethics Seminar
- Have obtained library and financial clearance from the University
- Have demonstrated good behavior and discipline
- Have to meet the minimum English Proficiency requirement specified in one of the following criteria
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Test Instruments
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Required Passing Scores
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AU English Proficiency Assessment
or
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70%*
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TOEFL (iBT)
or
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90
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TOEFL (P)
or
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575
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IELTS
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6.5
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*70% = Level B2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR)
OBJECTIVES
To produce graduates who have the characteristics, knowledge and skills as follows:
- Possess professional ethics that will lead to architectural enhancement and approval of the society.
- Possess architectural knowledge and skills sufficient to assume architectural leadership position in developing the society and the country, with professional responsibility.
- Initiate research, analyze and critically evaluate solutions to formulate conclusions relating to architectural design.
- To nurture a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in design-related field.
- Able to take their leading roles in rendering architectural services and work constructively and productively within an interdisciplinary environment.
- Effectively communicate by using a variety of oral, written and IT skills.
- Equip with broader knowledge of built environment.
COURSES
General Education Courses 30 Credits
Language
Language Courses 15 Credits
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BG 1001
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English I
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3
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BG 1002
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English II
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3
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BG 2000
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English III
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3
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BG 2001
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English IV
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3
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GE 1403
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Communication in Thai (for Thai students)
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3
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or
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GE 1405
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Thai Language and Culture (For non-Thai Students)
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3
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Social Science
Social Science Course 3 Credits
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MGT 1101
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Introduction to Business
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3
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Humanities
Humanities Courses 6 Credits
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GS 1004
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Art of Delineation
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3
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GS 1005
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Graphic Presentation
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3
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Science and Mathematics
Science and Mathematics Courses 6 Credits
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GS 1008
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Applied Mathematics
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3
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GE 1301
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Environmental Science
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3
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Specialized Courses 135 Credits
Core Courses
Core Courses 30 Credits
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AR 1102
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Visual Studies and Communication
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3
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AR 1104
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Fundamental of Architectural Design
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3
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AR 1106
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Architectural Drawing
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3
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AR 1108
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History of Art and Architecture
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3
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AR 2109
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Building Technology and Construction I
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3
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AR 2110
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Building Technology and Construction II
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3
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AR 2111
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Introduction to Computer – Aided Design
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3
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AR 3108
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Building Equipment and Systems
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3
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AR 3109
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History of Thai Architecture
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3
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AR 4106
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Methods of Research and Data Processing
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3
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Major Required
Major Required Courses 57 credits
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AR 2202
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Architectural Design I
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6
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AR 2204
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Architectural Design II
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6
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AR 3200
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Theory and Concept in Architecture
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3
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AR 3203
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Architectural Design III
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6
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AR 3207
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Architectural Design IV
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6
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AR 4207
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Integrated Architectural Design I
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6
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AR 4208
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Integrated Architectural Design II
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6
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AR 5206
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Integrated Architectural Design III
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6
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AR 5200
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Pre-Thesis in Architecture
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3
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AR 5205
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Thesis in Architecture
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9
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Major Elective
Major Elective Courses 12 credits
Select courses according to concentration
A.) Concentration in Architectural Design
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AR 5402
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Fundamentals of Architecture and Urban Conservation
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3
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AR 5403
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Advanced Computer - Aided Design
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3
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AR 5405
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Individual Study in Architecture
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3
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AR 5409
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Architectural Psychology
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3
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AR 5410
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Thai Architecture
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3
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AR 5414
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Energy Saving
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3
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AR 5415
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Interactive Features Design
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3
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AR 5416
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Façade Design in Architecture
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3
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AR 5417
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Interior Design by Architects
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3
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AR 5418
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Introduction to Exhibition Design
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3
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AR 5419
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Special Topics in History, Theory and Technology in Architecture
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3
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AR 5420
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Lighting, Perception and Culture
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3
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AR 5421
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Landscape Architectural Design
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3
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AR 5422
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Contemporary Theory and Concept in Architecture
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3
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AR 5423
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Sustainable Building Design
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3
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AR 5424
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Introduction to Design-Build
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3
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B.) Concentration in Design Business
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AR 5401
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Building Cost Estimation and Control
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3
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AR 5404
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Construction Management
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3
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AR 5405
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Individual Study in Architecture
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3
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AR 5407
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Real Estate Development
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3
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AR 5413
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Project Management
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3
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AR 5425
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Project Feasibility Study
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3
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Minor Required
Minor Required Courses 36 Credits
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AR 1300
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Preparation for Architectural and Design Studies
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Non-Credit
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AR 2307
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Structural Design Principle
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3
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AR 2308
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History of Modern Architecture and Later
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3
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AR 3309
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Architectural Design Methods
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3
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AR 3307
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Building Technology and Construction III
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3
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AR 3308
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Building Technology and Construction IV
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3
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AR 3310
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Fundamentals of Site and Landscape Planning
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3
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AR 3311
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Fundamental of Building Information Modeling Management
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3
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AR 3312
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Architectural Programming
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3
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AR 4301
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Fundamentals of Urban and Regional Planning
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3
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AR 4302
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Seminar in Architecture
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3
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AR 4303
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Practicum in Architecture
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Non-Credit
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AR 4304
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Building Technology and Construction V
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3
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AR 5300
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Professional Ethics and Practices
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3
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Free Elective Course 6 Credits
Students can take free elective courses of 6 credits from any faculty in Assumption University upon completion of the prerequisites (if any).
STUDY PLAN
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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AR 1102
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Visual Studies and Communication
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3
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AR 1106
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Architectural Drawing
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3
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AR 1300
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Preparation for Architectural and Design Studies
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Non-Credit
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BG 1001
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English I
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3
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GE 1403
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Communication in Thai (for Thai students)
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3
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or
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GE 1405
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Thai Language and Culture (For non-Thai Students)
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3
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GS 1004
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Arts of Delineation
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3
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GS 1008
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Applied Mathematics
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3
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Total
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18
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Second Semester
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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AR 1104
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Fundamental of Architectural Design
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3
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AR 1108
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History of Art and Architecture
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3
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BG 1002
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English II
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3
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GE 1301
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Environmental Science
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3
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GS 1005
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Graphic Presentation
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3
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MGT 1101
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Introduction to Business
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3
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Total
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18
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SECOND YEAR
First Semester
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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AR 2109
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Building Technology and Construction I
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3
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AR 2202
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Architectural Design I
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6
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AR 2307
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Structural Design Principle
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3
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AR 2308
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History of Modern Architecture and Later
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3
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BG 2000
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English III
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3
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Total
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18
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Second Semester
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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AR 2110
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Building Technology and Construction II
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3
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AR 2111
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Introduction to Computer – Aided Design
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3
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AR 2204
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Architectural Design II
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6
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AR 2309
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Architectural Design Methods
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3
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BG 2001
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English IV
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3
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Total
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18
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THIRD YEAR
First Semester
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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AR 3108
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Building Equipment and Systems
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3
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AR 3203
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Architectural Design III
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6
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AR 3307
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Building Technology and Construction III
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3
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AR 3310
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Fundamentals of Site and Landscape Planning
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3
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AR 3311
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Fundamental of Building Information Modeling Management
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3
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Total
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18
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Second Semester
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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AR 3109
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History of Thai Architecture
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3
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AR 3200
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Theory and Concept in Architecture
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3
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AR 3207
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Architectural Design IV
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6
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AR 3308
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Building Technology and Construction IV
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3
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AR 3312
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Architectural Programming
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3
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Total
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18
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FOURTH YEAR
First Semester
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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AR 4207
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Integrated Architectural Design I
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6
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AR 4301
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Fundamentals of Urban and Regional Planning
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3
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AR 4302
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Seminar in Architecture
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3
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AR 4304
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Building Technology and Construction V
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3
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Major Elective I
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3
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Total
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18
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Second Semester
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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AR 4106
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Methods of Research and Data Processing
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3
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AR 4208
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Integrated Architectural Design II
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6
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AR 4303
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Practicum in Architecture
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Non-Credit
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Major Elective II
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3
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Major Elective III
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3
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Free Elective
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3
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Total
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18
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FIFTH YEAR
First Semester
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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AR 5200
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Pre-Thesis in Architecture
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3
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AR 5206
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Integrated Architectural Design III
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6
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Major Elective IV
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3
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Free Elective
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3
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Total
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15
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Second Semester
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Code
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Subjects
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Credits
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AR 5205
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Thesis in Architecture
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9
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AR 5300
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Professional Ethics and Practices
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3
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Total
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12
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Social Science
Social Science Course 3 Credits
MGT 1101
Introduction to Business
3