6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Coordinator(s)
Not offered in 2017
Synopsis
Principles of small scale architectural and interior construction as applied to interiors. Incorporation of services, structure, materials, basic materials science, construction methods and systems. The basic science of construction and building materials, the major types of small scale construction methods, the major materials used in small scale construction and interiors, and ways in which services are integrated into overall construction.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will:
- understand principal methods of small scale construction
- understand major materials used in small scale construction and interiors
- understand the integration of elements and systems used in the building of small scale constructions
- understand the basic materials science of commonly used construction and interior materials.
Assessment
Examination: 35% Project: 50% Tutorial presentations: 15%
Workload requirements
4 hours in class and 8 independent study hours
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Prerequisites
Prohibitions
IAR1201, IAR2201