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DESST 1507 - Construction I

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4205
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Restriction: Available to B. ArchDes, B.E(Arch), B.ConsMgmt, B. ConsMgmt(Hons) and Assoc. Deg.ConsMgmt 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

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Study Level

Undergraduate
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Program of Study

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4205 Tue 11/01/2022 Fri 14/01/2022 Mon 07/02/2022 Wed 23/02/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
92199 WR01 50 31 14 Jan - 18 Feb Friday 12pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 539, Computer Suite
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
92197 LE01 50 31 11 Jan - 15 Feb Tuesday 9am - 11am Ligertwood, 231, Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
92198 TU01 50 31 11 Jan - 15 Feb Tuesday 12pm - 4pm Barr Smith South, 534, Studio