Construction materials, basics (5 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student will know the origins and production methods of common building materials. The student will know the products, as well as how they are used, installed and maintained.
The student will be able to identify the physical and chemical qualities of materials. The student will know also how to combine materials.
The student will be able to compare material qualities and evaluate the suitability of the materials for different uses. The student will be able to share the information he/she has collected.
The student will know how to use materials and products in architectural planning.

Content

Basics of wood, concrete, steel, glass, brick, light gravel concrete, light concrete, lime brick, aluminium, copper, plastics and insulation materials. Coating materials as plasters, paints and varnishes.
Chemistry supporting the subject.
Laws, orders and instructions supporting the subject.

Materials

Will be given with first lectures.

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Excercises
Exam

Exam schedules

Will be given with 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.
If the course has a preliminary exam, it must be passed before student will start the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the course subjects on a satisfactory level.
The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory.
The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given a enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the course subjects on a good level.
The student has taken part in all teaching sessions and rehearsals and the activity on the course has been good.
The studies have proceeded consistently. The student is able to understand the basic topics of the course and is able to apply the theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning of the rehearsal tasks is valid and the student understands the causes and effects of one's choices in the tasks.
The student works independently but there is still some need for further guidance from the teacher. The student has given enough attention for the subject and has an overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the course subjects excellently.
The student has achieved the course objectives fully. The student has taken actively and constructively part in the teaching and the project.
The student masters the topics of the course and its prerequisites, and is able to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is professional and the student can validate the causes and effects of his/her choices.
The student works independently and takes initiative. The student masters the overall subject in both theory and practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is familiar with the course subjects on a satisfactory level.
The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory.
The capacity to formulate relevant problems associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given a enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignment
Course activity
Exam

Qualifications

No qualification

Further information

Participation in class lessons and returning the assignments on schedule are part of the grounds of the evaluation.

Further information

Participation in class lessons and returning the assignments on schedule are part of the grounds of the evaluation.