Undergraduate Course: Technology & Environment 1B (ARDE08001)
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 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Architecture - Design |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course seeks to provide an introduction, from an essentially theoretical perspective, to those social, cultural, technical and environmental contexts for the design of buildings and the development of human settlements. It provides the foundation for an integrated understanding of the principles and practice of architecture. Technology & Environment 1B specifically provides an introduction to the design of Architectural Structures and Environmental Systems.
** PLEASE NOTE: As from the end of 2008/09, this course will not be available to students.
Please contact Leigh-anne on L.A.Pieterse@ed.ac.uk or 0131 650 2306 if you have any queries**
Note for 2009/10: Only students who have been invited by the Architectural Board of Examiners to retake this course in 2009/10 on an exam only basis may sign up.** |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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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 |
** PLEASE NOTE: As from the end of 2008/09, this course will not be available to students.
Please contact Leigh-anne on L.A.Pieterse@ed.ac.uk or 0131 650 2306 if you have any queries**
Note for 2009/10: Only students who have been invited by the Architectural Board of Examiners to retake this course in 2009/10 on an exam only basis may sign up.** |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
An awareness of the disciplines of architectural technology and their relationship with architecture.
Acquisition of a knowledge of the fundamental principles by which structures and environmental systems can be understood with specific reference to human well-being, the welfare of future generations, the natural world, process of assembly and structural principles.
Acquisition of a knowledge and understanding of the types of structures and environmental systems which are currently employed in architecture.
An awareness of the methods by which structures and responsive environmental systems are designed.
Development of the ability to integrate technology issues into the architectural design process |
Assessment Information
1 degree examination, duration 2 hours
comprising 75% of total mark.
** PLEASE NOTE: As from the end of 2008/09, this course will not be available to students.
Please contact Leigh-anne on L.A.Pieterse@ed.ac.uk or 0131 650 2306 if you have any queries**
Note for 2009/10: Only students who have been invited by the Architectural Board of Examiners to retake this course in 2009/10 on an exam only basis may sign up.** |
Special Arrangements
** PLEASE NOTE: As from the end of 2008/09, this course will not be available to students.
Please contact Leigh-anne on L.A.Pieterse@ed.ac.uk or 0131 650 2306 if you have any queries**
Note for 2009/10: Only students who have been invited by the Architectural Board of Examiners to retake this course in 2009/10 on an exam only basis may sign up.** |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr John Brennan
Tel: (0131 6)50 2324
Email: John.Brennan@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Leigh-Anne Pieterse
Tel: (0131 6)50 2306
Email: l.a.pieterse@ed.ac.uk |
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