Undergraduate Course: Technology & Environment 1A (ARDE08005)
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 |
Technology & Environment 1A introduces the student to the theory and principles of building construction, materials, building services, fire safety engineering, room acoustics and architectural computing.
** 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 |
N/A |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
* General awareness of architectural technology and its application to architecture
* Knowledge of the fundamental principles of building construction
* Knowledge of the constructional systems used in small-scale buildings
* Knowledge of the principle materials used in building construction
* Awareness of the problems of fire safety in building
* Awareness of the relationship between buildings and acoustics
* Awareness of human well-being, welfare and natural world
* Awareness of regulatory requirements
* Use of written communication
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Assessment Information
1x2.5 hours examination (50%), Construction coursework (30%), computing coursework (20%).
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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 |
Dr Dimitrios Theodossopoulos
Tel: (0131 6)50 2300
Email: d.theodossopoulos@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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