Postgraduate Course: Behavioural Studies (ARHW11004)
Course Outline
School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
15 |
Home subject area |
Architecture - Heriot-Watt University |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS DELIVERED BY DISTANCE LEARNING - OWNED AND ADMINISTRATED BY HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY. Module leader Montarzino, A. Student effort hours 150.
? To introduce the basic concepts of how humans perceive and interact with the environment
? To provide an understanding of the rationale of behaviour studies and of the social, architectural and environmental issues that originated them.
? To create an awareness of the relevance of environmental behaviour in the design professions
? To provide a basic knowledge of research methods and their application in environment and behaviour research
? To provide basic statistical concepts applied to environmental research. |
Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
? An understanding of how humans as users perceive and interact with the environment and the implications this has for design professionals.
? Knowledge of the difference, in environmental perception. between users and design professionals
? Ability to understand the purpose of research in the built environment and the different methods with which this can be achieved.
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
? Learning through critical assessment of environmental research
? Scholarship and skills developed through carrying out a small piece of research as coursework
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
? Ability to understand users and design professionals through awareness of user preferences and designers? assumptions
? Research skills developed through application of methods and concepts developed in environmental psychology.
Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
? Ability to carry out own research as part of a larger class project, uniting personal responsibility with accountability with the group.
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
? Ability to communicate own research embedded in a wider research framework
? Ability to develop pattern finding and analytical skills
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Assessment Information
Coursework 30%
Examination 70% |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
Topics in order of presentation:
? Introduction to the nature & evolution of Environment and Behav |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof Mark Dorrian
Tel: (0131 6)50 2338
Email: Mark.Dorrian@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Moira Seftor
Tel: 0131 221 6072
Email: m.seftor@eca.ac.uk |
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31 January 2011 7:20 am
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