Architectural Technology 1:2, 4.5 Credits

Contents

The student's understanding of architectural technology is broadened through the translation of theoretical knowledge into a designbuild project with a basic function. Students will learn to apply structural principles and explore sustainable material choices that are exemplified through the reuse of materials in the 1:1 construction.

Expected learning outcomes

For a passing grade, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• show a basic understanding of the relation between building materials and structures

Competence and skills

• use design tools in the form of drawings and physical models at different scales
• test suitable reused materials and structural principles in order to propose a design solution
• translate a design solution into constructional drawings
• collectively build a small-scale 1:1 structure

Judgement and approach

• evaluate design proposals in a peer-to-peer format
• reflect on the potential and challenges of reused materials throughout thedesign and building process

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 include practical exercises, individual and group tutoring, group discussions and critiques as well as lectures and seminars.

Examination modes

The entire course is graded according to the grading scale Pass (G) or Fail (U). The grade is a summative assessment of the results of the different parts of the examinations and is awarded after completion of the course.

The course will be examined through oral, written and practical assignments, individually and in groups.

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.

The date of the retake must be notified no later than the date of the regular examination. The first retake will be offered no later than two months after the regular examination session, but no earlier than ten working days after students have been notified of the results of the regular examination. For regular examinations held in May or June, a first retake may be offered within three months of the regular examination session. In addition, at least one second retake (a catch-up) is offered within a year from the regular examination session. Students who have achieved a pass are not permitted to retake an examination.

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. 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 discontinuation of the course.