Main Field of Study and progress level:
Architecture: First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Umeå School of Architecture
Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2015-06-22
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2023-11-03
Contents
In the course students investigate the concept of experimental structures and material performances. The student learns the meaning of static structural principles and what impression this implies for architecture. The course consists of both theoretical elements and a tutored project.
Expected learning outcomes
For a passing result, the student must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
explain the meaning of static structural principles and material performances
explain static structural principles in architectural design
Competence and skills
translate static structural principles into architectural concepts
Required Knowledge
General entry requirements
Form of instruction
The teaching consists of project work and is conducted individually and in groups. The forms of teaching are practical exercises, individual tutoring, group discussions and critiques as well as lectures, seminars. Workshops and field studies may occur.
Examination modes
The course is examined through oral and written assignments individually and in group.
The grades Pass (G) and Fail (U) are used. The grade is a summary assessment of the results of the examinations of the different parts. To pass requires attendance at the instructor-led teaching that is of tentative nature.
Examiners may decide to deviate from the modes of assessment in the course syllabus. Individual adaption of modes of assessment must give due consideration to the student's needs. The adaption of modes of assessment must remain within the framework of the intended learning outcomes in the course syllabus. Students who require an adapted examination must submit a request to the department holding the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on the adaption of the examination, after which the student will be notified.
Students who have achieved a pass are not permitted to retake an examination. Students who do not pass an examination have the right to retake examinations. The date of the retake must be notified no later than the date of the regular examination. The first opportunity to retake an examination is to be offered no later than two months after the regular examination, but no earlier than 10 working days after students have been notified of the results of the regular examination. For examinations held in May and June, the first opportunity to retake the examination is to be offered within three months of the regular examination session. In addition, at least one further re-examination is offered within a year from the regular exam date.
A student who has taken a regular examination and retake in a course or a part of a course without obtaining a pass grade is entitled to request the appointment of another examiner or marking teacher, unless there are special reasons to the contrary. Students should address any such request to the director of studies or equivalent.
Other regulations
In the event of a course syllabus being withdrawn or undergoing major changes, students are guaranteed at least three examination opportunities (including the regular examination session) in accordance with the previous course syllabus during a maximum of two years from the expiry of the course syllabus or the discontinuation of the course.
Literature
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