Course syllabus for Exploration of materials

Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-17 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameMateriallaborationer
  • CodeARK685
  • Credits4.5 Credits
  • OwnerTKATK
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyArchitecture, Architecture and Engineering
  • DepartmentARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

The course round is cancelled. For further questions, please contact the director of studies
  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 46136
  • Maximum participants12
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0117 Written and oral assignments 4.5 c
Grading: UG
4.5 c

In programmes

Examiner

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

At least 90 hp from courses in Architetcture, Architecture and engineering, or Civil Engineering.

Aim

To develop knowledge, skills and sensibility for the use of different materials in architecture.

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

- Refer to the actual material and its use in architecture and engineering. - Present knowledge of material manufacturing, properties and processing - Show examples of completed studies / experiments with the material - Reflect upon and draw conclusions from completed studies / experiments

Content

The material in architecture and engineering, historically and in the present Production Material properties Analytical methods for different functions Processing of the material Material species and types Investigations of applications of the material

Organisation

Lectures, literature studies, field trips, laboratory exercises and exploratory studies of the material. Choice of material varies from year to year.

Examination including compulsory elements

Almost 100% attendance at all course activities. Reporting of completed projects. Written tests may occur.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.