Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will leave the course with an general understanding of wood construction from an ecological, energetic, structural and aesthetic perspectives.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 11.09.2020 - 11.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Pekka Heikkinen, Philip Tidwell
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Heikkinen, Philip Tidwell
Contact information for the course (valid 07.08.2020-21.12.2112):
The course is organized by Professor Pekka Heikkinen and Lecturer Philip Tidwell
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course covers technical, ecological and aesthetic perspectives on wood construction. Lectures are organized in four thematic modules: Materials | Surfaces | Structures | Cycles.
Applies in this implementation:
Lectures are organized in four thematic modules covering:
Wood and wood-based materials including their production, processing and properties.
Wooden structures as they are applied to various building types, spans and heights.
Wooden surfaces as they are used and treated in interior and exterior environments.
Wooden cycles of carbon and energy in relation to recycling and life-span.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Students will follow lectures in four thematic modules and after each lecture module complete an individual analysis task. The analysis will consist of both drawing and written components. Students will be expected to produce drawing analysis regardless of their degree program or background.
Applies in this implementation:
Four analysis tasks are given to accompany the course modules. These analyses require both drawing and written work. All students are expected to produce drawings as part of their analysis, regardless of their degree program or background.
In addition to the analysis tasks, quizzes may be given during lecture times as an overview of key principles and concepts.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The structure of the course consists of the following:
36hrs - Lectures
124hrs - Individual Analysis Assignments
Applies in this implementation:
The analysis tasks account for the major part of the course workload. These require significant time and research and students should not expect that they can be completed only one day before they are due.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
No textbook is required for the course. A list of useful reference works will be made available to students upon enrollment.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course replaces the previous courses: ARK-E4000 and A-112.2501
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
None.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
- Teacher: Heikkinen Pekka
- Teacher: Tidwell Philip
- Teacher: Zubillaga Laura