Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2024-04-02
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In the course we examine the concept of structural systems. Students will explore structural systems through examples and their impact on architecture. The course consists of both theoretical elements and application in tutored project work.
Expected learning outcomes
For a passing result, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
Explain the meaning of structural systems
Competence and skills
Describe structural systems, which have made an imprint on architectural development
Translate material and technique into architectural concepts in terms of body, space and object
Judgement and approach
Reflect on constructive methods in an architectural context
Required Knowledge
General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C, Science Studies 2, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2. Science Studies can be replaced by Chemistry 1 and Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2.
Form of instruction
The teaching consists of project work and is conducted individually and in groups. The forms of teaching can be practical exercises, individual tutoring, group discussions and critiques as well as lectures, seminars, field studies, workshops and study visits.
Examination modes
Examination takes place through both oral, written and practical assignments, individually and in groups. During the course the different moments are assessed continuously through exercises and mandatory assignments of tentative nature.
The grades Pass (G) and Fail (U) are used. To pass the course, all examinations and mandatory modules need to be completed and assigned a pass grade. The grade is a summary assessment of the results of the examinations of the different modules. To pass requires attendance at the instructor-led teaching that is of tentative nature and a Pass grade on the oral and written presentation of a group assignment and an approved written examination.
Examiners may decide to deviate from the modes of assessment in the course syllabus. Individual adaption of modes of assessment must give due consideration to the student's needs. The adaption of modes of assessment must remain within the framework of the intended learning outcomes in the course syllabus. Students who require an adapted examination must submit a request to the department holding the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on the adaption of the examination, after which the student will be notified.
Students who have achieved a pass are not permitted to retake an examination. Students who do not pass an examination have the right to retake examinations. The date of the retake must be notified no later than the date of the regular examination. The first opportunity to retake an examination is to be offered no later than two months after the regular examination, but no earlier than 10 working days after students have been notified of the results of the regular examination. For examinations held in May and June, the first opportunity to retake the examination is to be offered within three months of the regular examination session. In addition, at least one further re-examination is offered within a year from the regular exam date.
A student who has taken a regular examination and retake in a course or a part of a course without obtaining a pass grade is entitled to request the appointment of another examiner or marking teacher, unless there are special reasons to the contrary. Students should address any such request to the director of studies or equivalent.
Other regulations
In the event of a course syllabus being withdrawn or undergoing major changes, students are guaranteed at least three examination opportunities (including the regular examination session) in accordance with the previous course syllabus during a maximum of two years from the expiry of the course syllabus or the withdrawal of the course.
