Case Studies 1: Construction and RefurbishmentLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student
• is able to study current events in the construction and real estate industry
• understands the importance of economics and cultural circumstances
• is able to organise research documents using special case studies.

Sisältö

• Research of case studies of current circumstances in the construction and real estate sector, where wider understanding of society, economics and cultural circumstances is required
• Examples of case studies include: urban planning seminars, renovation projects, research on energy savings and building materials
• New fields of engineering such as crisis management, temporary structures and the importance of infrastructure
• Written report and oral presentation of a chosen course topic in groups

Esitietovaatimukset

English level 2

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student
• can apply academic methods of research to prepare a thesis
• shows understanding of academic writing and use of sources
• is able to use critical thinking in making conclusions.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

In addition to the criteria mentioned above, the student
• has some ability to write academically high quality text
• can interpret information and synthesize new concepts
• can critically make conclusions.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

In addition to the criteria mentioned above, the student
• can apply the concepts of high quality scientific research
• understands fully academic writing and sourcing
• can create scientific research of value to the industry.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

The student
• can apply academic methods of research to prepare a thesis
• shows understanding of academic writing and use of sources
• is able to use critical thinking in making conclusions.