Wood architecture - constructions (5 cr)

Objective

In the course, the student learns about wood architecture and the construction theory of wooden buildings.
The student knows the principles of construction theory, which are used to create aesthetically, technically, functionally and ecologically sustainable wooden buildings.
The student understands the special features of wood-based building materials and wooden buildings and knows how to take them into account in construction and repair planning tasks. The student can find out and follow the regulations and instructions related to the construction and repair planning of wooden buildings and the use of wood-based building materials. The student knows how to use architectural publications and other sources typical of the professional field to find out special features, regulations and instructions.
The student can justify and critically evaluate the use of wood in architecture and the use of wood-based building materials in design solutions related to construction and repair planning.
The student knows how to make use of his previously accumulated theory and design knowledge.
The student can analyze initial data and form conclusions and develop design solutions from the conclusions.
The student knows how to act as an active and self-directed learner and group member.

Content

Principles of construction theory of wooden buildings in construction and repair planning.
Key wood-based materials and products used in new and renovation construction, as well as their surface treatments, dimensioning principles, installation and joining methods.
Special features of wooden buildings and wood-based building materials and products.
Architecture of wooden buildings.
Use of information sources and information search.
Reference and model work.
Teamwork.

Location and time

Myllypuro Campus

Materials

Will be given with first lectures.

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Excercises
Coursework
Guided assignments
Exam/test or written summary

Exam schedules

To be announced with the first lectures.

Completion alternatives

No

Student workload

Obtaining a mark of the course requires 80% participation in classroom instruction and guidance, etc.
Student´s workload is 27 h / ects, which includes contact teaching and independent work of the student.
Studies and the working load of the rehearsals are sized as per the all-time studies.
Obtaining a mark of the course requires that all course assignments are done satisfactorily.
Course has a preliminary exam, it must be passed before student will start the course.
Construction materials, basics and Constructions, basics courses should be passed before the course will start.

Further information

Requirement for the course is fully completed previous courses of the curriculum.
Participation in lectures and exercises is compulsory.
Construction materials, basics and Constructions, basics courses should be passed before the course will start.

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student masters the content of the course and satisfactorily achieves the Competence Objectives of the course.
The student understands the basics of the subject only a little. There are significant shortcomings in applying the basics of the subject to design work. As a rule, the design solutions are incoherent and the justifications fumbled. The whole gives the impression that the student has internalized the contents of the course only to a small extent.
The student has made little use of guidance. The presentation material prepared by the student is of satisfactory quality. There are significant deficiencies in the management of the planning process.
The student takes responsibility for his own learning only to a small extent. He looks at and evaluates things only from his own point of view. The student's attitude is passive.
The student has a lot of absences.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student manages the content of the study course and achieves the Competence Objectives of the study course well.
The student understands the basics of the subject of the course and knows how to apply what he has learned to practical work. He can consistently justify the reasons and consequences of the choices made in the exercises. The presentation material prepared by the student is in accordance with the instructions.
The student has utilized the guidance and developed his work based on the feedback he received. Work progresses consistently during the Study Course and activity in lectures and assignments is good. The student controls the design process.
The student takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group. The student knows how to give and receive feedback actively and constructively. He examines and evaluates things from both his own and the local community's point of view.
The student has very few absences.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the content of the course and achieves the Competence Objectives commendably.
The student has a commendable understanding of the issues discussed in the Study Course and knows how to apply what he has learned in a versatile and insightful way to practical work. The student can competently describe and justify the reasons and consequences of the choices made in the exercises. The presentation material prepared by the student is in accordance with the guidelines and of a high standard.
The student has participated actively and constructively in the teaching. He has actively utilized guidance and developed his work based on the feedback he received.
The student knows how to cooperate in a responsible, flexible, committed and constructive way. He develops both his own and the group's interaction.
The student systematically uses the feedback as a tool for his own and his community's professional growth. He examines and evaluates himself as well as the community or work group in which he works in his professional field.
The student has no absences.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student masters the content of the course and satisfactorily achieves the Competence Objectives of the course.
The student understands the basics of the subject only a little. There are significant shortcomings in applying the basics of the subject to design work. As a rule, the design solutions are incoherent and the justifications fumbled. The whole gives the impression that the student has internalized the contents of the course only to a small extent.
The student has made little use of guidance. The presentation material prepared by the student is of satisfactory quality. There are significant deficiencies in the management of the planning process.
The student takes responsibility for his own learning only to a small extent. He looks at and evaluates things only from his own point of view. The student's attitude is passive.
The student has a lot of absences.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Learning journal
Learning assignment
Course activity
Exam/test or written summary

Qualifications

Completed: all previous courses in the project, material and construction theory of the Construction Architecture degree program.

Further information

The starting point is participation and thus learning.
The student has a role as an investigative learner.
Participation in face-to-face teaching and the return of the exercises according to the schedule are the evaluation criteria.