DESST 1507 - Construction I
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Semester 2 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
| Restriction: | Available to B. ArchDes, B.E(Arch), B.ConsMgmt, B. ConsMgmt(Hons) Assoc. Deg.ConsMgmt and B.Eng.Civil-Construction Management students only |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
| Quota: | A quota will apply |
| Assessment: | Quizzes, physical model making and hand drawing |
| Syllabus: |
This course is an introduction to the construction and engineering principles of architecture, landscapes and urban environments. It will initiate the topics of: representation and documentation; history and theory; materials and detailing; construction and design; and engineering structure and fabric. The course aims to develop foundational knowledge, skills and understanding in the areas of: the relationship between construction, engineering and design; the representation of construction in a historical and theoretical context; construction materials, detailing and structures. AutoCAD will be introduced. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 2 | Mon 11/08/2025 | Wed 20/08/2025 | Fri 19/09/2025 | Fri 31/10/2025 |
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Class Details
Group One |
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| Enrolment Class: Workshop | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 25146 | WR01 | 35 | 2 | 28 Aug - 18 Sep | Thursday | 9am - 11am | Barr Smith South, 539, Computer Suite |
| Related Class: Lecture | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 25143 | LE01 | 140 | 25 | 30 Jul - 17 Sep | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre |
| 8 Oct - 5 Nov | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre | ||||
| Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 25150 | TU01 | 35 | 2 | 31 Jul - 21 Aug | Thursday | 9am - 11am | Barr Smith South, 534, Studio |
| 9 Oct - 30 Oct | Thursday | 9am - 11am | Barr Smith South, 534, Studio | ||||
Group Two |
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| Enrolment Class: Workshop | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 25145 | WR02 | 35 | FULL | 28 Aug - 18 Sep | Thursday | 11am - 1pm | Barr Smith South, 539, Computer Suite |
| Related Class: Lecture | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 25143 | LE01 | 140 | 25 | 30 Jul - 17 Sep | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre |
| 8 Oct - 5 Nov | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre | ||||
| Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 25149 | TU02 | 35 | FULL | 31 Jul - 21 Aug | Thursday | 11am - 1pm | Barr Smith South, 534, Studio |
| 9 Oct - 30 Oct | Thursday | 11am - 1pm | Barr Smith South, 534, Studio | ||||
Group Three |
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| Enrolment Class: Workshop | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 25144 | WR03 | 35 | FULL | 28 Aug - 18 Sep | Thursday | 2pm - 4pm | Barr Smith South, 539, Computer Suite |
| Related Class: Lecture | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 25143 | LE01 | 140 | 25 | 30 Jul - 17 Sep | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre |
| 8 Oct - 5 Nov | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre | ||||
| Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 25148 | TU03 | 35 | FULL | 31 Jul - 21 Aug | Thursday | 2pm - 4pm | Barr Smith South, 534, Studio |
| 9 Oct - 30 Oct | Thursday | 2pm - 4pm | Barr Smith South, 534, Studio | ||||
Group Four |
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| Enrolment Class: Workshop | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 23124 | WR04 | 35 | 23 | 28 Aug - 18 Sep | Thursday | 4pm - 6pm | Barr Smith South, 539, Computer Suite |
| Related Class: Lecture | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 25143 | LE01 | 140 | 25 | 30 Jul - 17 Sep | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre |
| 8 Oct - 5 Nov | Wednesday | 1pm - 2pm | Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre | ||||
| Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 25147 | TU04 | 35 | 23 | 31 Jul - 21 Aug | Thursday | 4pm - 6pm | Barr Smith South, 534, Studio |
| 9 Oct - 30 Oct | Thursday | 4pm - 6pm | Barr Smith South, 534, Studio | ||||
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