Course syllabus for Computer aided design for architects

Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-04 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameRitteknik: CAD för arkitekter
  • CodeADM020
  • Credits4.5 Credits
  • OwnerTKARK
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyArchitecture
  • DepartmentARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 45137
  • Maximum participants32
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0101 Examples class 4.5 c
Grading: UG		 4.5 c

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Swedish.

Aim

To train the basics of CAD that is included in the obligatory teaching and to learn the standards that exist regarding how a construction drawing is made clear and informative with the aid of CAD.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- apply CAD and show knowledge of the standards that exist regarding how a construction drawing is made clear and informative with the aid of CAD.

Content

Drawing exercises using CAD where standards are to be applied in order to draw up clear and correct plans. The exercises deal mainly with building design.
Alternative assignments can be discussed
Among that which is taken up the following can be mentioned: width of lines, characteristics of lines, littering, height of texts, goals, principals for sections and cuts, shading and symbols.

Organisation

The course begins with a brief introduction about tools and methods for drawing a building. After that, the student works individually or in pairs to design a building. The assignments is drawings and, if applicable a model.

Examination including compulsory elements

In order to pass the course examination presence at the lectures and exercises and completed and approved studio work is required. If the result is not considered as a pass in the course, then supplementation must be completed in accordance to written instructions and assessed in the next subsequent re-examination period. If this primary supplementation does not result in a pass and further supplementation is then required, this will also be notified in writing. This secondary supplementation will be assessed in the subsequent re-examination period. If the additions are then not deemed sufficient for passing the course, the course should be retaken.