Lyceum of the Philippines University

College of Engineering, Computer Studies and Architecture

Effective First Semester, 2021-2022

SYLLABUS

Subject Code : ARMMA

Subject Title : Architectural Research Methods
No. of Units : Three (3) units
Lecture Hours/Week : Three (3) hours
Laboratory Hours/Week : None
Pre-requisite : Technical Writing
Co-rerequisite : Architectural Design 8

Course Description:

This course covers both quantitative and qualitative tools in the conduct of scientific and empirical research studies in an architecture
environment.

Learning Outcome Topics Sample Learning Activities Assessment

➢ Acquire the necessary research Overview of the course: Online alternative activities:
skills, philosophies and reflections Course Requirement (September)
in the application of empirical Expectation Setting a. Scope of Instruction Class Diagnostic
concepts and theories for Assessment
architectural research; b. Sample Thesis Works

➢ Manifest the fundamentals and Introduction to Research Offline/online alternative activities: Formative
processes of research methods in and Research Design (September – October) Assessment
architecture, as a body of c. Virtual discussions/lectures
knowledge, and as a way of setting Research and its
a broader scientific order of Classification d. Video presentation
research framework; Key Concepts and Issues
Components of Research e. Consultations
Design
Sampling Design
Methods

Data Collection Methods Offline/Online alternative activities: Formative

Quantitative Approach (October – November) Assessment
Qualitative Approach
f. Virtual discussions/lectures Summative
Assessment
g. Video Presentations

h. Prelim Exam

➢ Apply and integrate the workable Data Presentation, Offline/Online alternative activities: Formative
principles of research methods and Analysis and (November – December) Assessment
procedures in the architecture Interpretation
discipline; Data Processing and i. Virtual discussions/lectures
Tabulation
Quantitative Analysis j. Video Presentations
Qualitative Analysis
Techniques in
Interpretation of Data
Taxonomy of Statistics

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 Research Structure Offline/online alternative activities: Formative
Research structure and (November – December) Assessment
documenting sources
Formulation of Research k. Sample Research Proposal Summative
Title Proposal/Problem Works Assessment
Statement
l. Midterm Exam Research Proposal
Template

➢ Formulate research Writing the Research Offline/online alternative activities: Summative

proposals/colloquium that address Colloquium (December – January) Assessment
national or local issues based on the The Research Problem
principles of research; and its Setting m. Consultations
Theoretical Framework
➢ Develop the art and skill of crafting Research n. Final Exam
a doable research title proposition. Methodology/Site
Analysis

Prepared and Updated Validated by:/Date Endorsed by:/Date Approved by:/Date

by/Date: August 25, 2021

Arch. Juanito Y. Sy

Industry Advisory Engr. Arnel M. Avelino

Board Chairperson/College Dean
Arch. Alma J. Libranda Secretary

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