Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2019-03-11
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In the course the students will develop knowledge of structural engineering, environmental comfort, material consideration, system and detail design development. The students will apply this knowledge in design projects with particular focus on sustainability and environmental impact.
Expected learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
investigate and analyse alternative structural systems relevant to architectural design.
discuss critically the environmental impact of buildings and the precepts of sustainable design.
demonstrate adequate knowledge of the physical properties, characteristics and environmental impact of building materials, components and systems.
implement principles associated with designing optimum visual, thermal and acoustic environments in a design project
demonstrate adequate knowledge of systems for environmental comfort realised within relevant precepts of sustainable design.
demonstrate ability to integrate strategies for building services in a design project.
Required Knowledge
Bachelor
Form of instruction
The course consists of lectures, seminars, tutorials, individual/group project work and workshops.
Examination modes
The course will be graded through presentations in seminars, panels and a written assignment. The grading scheme is pass/fail. To successfully complete the course all compulsory oral, written and practical assignments must be completed and passed. Students, who have not passed the course at the ordinary examination, will be given another examination date. The student has the right to another examiner if he/she has not passed the course or parts of the course after two examinations, if nothing speaks against it (HF 6 chapter. 22§). The request for a new examiner should be made to the director of programme.
Complementary assignments A student who does not fully meet the the requirements to pass an examination but is close to a grade of Pass may, upon a decision by the examiner, receive a complementary assignment in order to meet the criteria. The complementary assignment shall be adapted to the particular outcomes that the student has not achieved. The examiner sets the deadline for handing in the assignment.
Academic credit transfer Students have the right to request that previous studies, or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired in a professional, work-related capacity, be validated and transferred into credits on an equivalent course or programme at Umeå University. Applications for credit transfer should be addressed to Student Services/Degree Evaluation Office. More information can be found at the Umeå University student web site (www.student.umu.se/english) and in Chapter 6 of the Higher Education Ordinance. Appeals may be made to the Higher Education Appeals Board (ÖNH) against a decision by the university not to approve an application for credit transfer (Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 12), even in cases where only a part of the application has been rejected.
Other regulations
This course may not be used towards a degree, in whole or in part, simultaneously with another course of similar content. If in doubt, consult the study counselor at Umeå School of Architecture.
Examination based on this course syllabus is guaranteed for two years after initial enrolment in the course.
