C&ENVENG 1013 - Introduction to Architectural Engineering
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2017
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code C&ENVENG 1013 Course Introduction to Architectural Engineering Coordinating Unit School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Assignments 100% (including graphic presentations, model making report and group work) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Eleanor Hardy
to be confirmedCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Interpret and create two-dimensional drawing(s) into three-dimensional form(s) (and visa versa), and apply the conventions used in design representation
- Apply strategies for making designs (demonstrated in a small site-specific design project) and apply structural behaviour and construction technique
- Distinguish between the roles of professionals within the construction industry
- Technical: Explain the pragmatic factors involved in the design of details and their construction; generate new details
- Technical: Extend and apply concepts introduced in Statics to design a truss bridge, and apply optimisation (capacity vs demand) to enhance the structural performance
- Consider and critique design projects, longitudinally and iteratively to develop design
- Prepare, present and communicate written and graphic information using a variety of media
- Work effectively in problem-solving teams
- Respond to a given research topic and write and present the processes, understandings, and applications of the research, and respond to feedback
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-9 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1-9 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1-9 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1-9 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
2 & 8 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Refer to the 'List of Required Equipment for Core Courses' issued by the School of Architecture & Built Environment (SABE).
This list is explained and handed out to students during the O-Week activities arranged by SABE.Recommended Resources
A reading list is provided in the online resources (MyUni) for this course. There is no single 'textbook' for this course.Online Learning
This course is structured as a ‘blended’ course or ‘blended learning environment’. The curriculum has been conceived by considering all of the elements that need to be ‘delivered’ (lectures, tutorials, consultations, assignments and presentations) and aligning that element with a mode of delivery that is best suited for your learning (face-to-face, online, large class, small group, physical hand-ins and/or pin-ups or online submissions).
At times students will be required to engage with the content face-to-face, at other times online. The key thing to remember is that this ‘blended’ course is designed for students to be actively engaged in both the online and face-to-face environments. Students who choose not to engage with both will struggle to prosper academically. They may find that they do not have all the pieces of the puzzle!
Email: Check your student email REGULARLY (daily) as course-related announcements are communicated via email. This is the only way of communicating announcements in this course. It is assumed that students will always read their email and course announcements and no such excuse as: “I haven’t read my email” will be accepted. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to always check your email and course announcements.
Discussion Board: Students with questions regarding the course (assignments, lectures, studios/tutorials etc) must post these on the Course Discussion Board. This will be monitored by teaching staff and queries responded to within 2-working days (not over weekends). Individual e-mail communication with students on course issues WILL NOT be responded to by teaching staff.
Wherever possible this course aims to be paperless. All Assignment Handouts with associated Assessment Criteria will be issued electronically. These are accessable through the Course website (MyUni).
Download the relevant information in advance (before the studio/tutorials for the related subject). No other handouts will be given during the lectures or studio/tutorials, except for materials not capable of being up/downloaded from MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course is a ‘blended’ course which demands that students engage with a variety of teaching materials in a variety of different teaching modes. The course includes lectures (face-to-face and online), studio/tutorial sessions (with small exercises as well as presentations), and small group consultations (face-to-face with tutor).
The course utilises ‘project-based learning’ for students to understand and integrate the lecture materials within a series of longitudinal assignments.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Contact Hours Independent Study Hours Total Lectures /e-Lectures / Quizzes 12 5 17 Studio / Tutorials / Site Visit 22 0 22 Assignments 0 117 117 Exam 0 0 0 Total 34 122 156
Attendance at lectures, studios/tutorials and other related activities is expected.Learning Activities Summary
The course will explore the following topics:
- Understanding Architectural Drawings / Expressing Design – ‘Representation’ & Basic Drawing Techniques
- Architectural Design Thinking
- Architectural Design Choices: Form / Materiality / Structure / Detailing
- Truss Bridge Design
- Quality Assurance in Industry / Verification
Small Group Discovery Experience
A Small Group Discovery Experience (SGDE) is part of the assessment for this course.
Students will work in small groups (6-7 students) and each group shall spend time in consultation with their Supervising Academic. Across the semester, the group shall undertake a Literature Review from which they shall develop a ‘question’ which identifies a Research Gap, and propose a Research Methodology.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
A detailed summary of Assessment Tasks shall be provided via the Course website (MyUni), including specific due dates and submission times and locations. This will be explained in detail in the first lecture in Week 1.Assessment Detail
Details of Assessment Tasks shall be provided via the Course website (MyUni).Submission
This will be explained in detail in the first lecture in Week 1.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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