ARCHTECH 108 : Introduction to Technology and Sustainability
Creative Arts and Industries
2024 Semester Two (1245) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
ARCHTECH 108 is a 'core' paper that covers a range of important topics. It provides an introduction to structural concepts and construction principles, encompassing building elements, systems, and various foundation options. The course also delves into the properties of commonly used construction materials, with a particular emphasis on timber frame constructions. It explores their regulatory context, practical applications, detailing, and ways to integrate these principles into design studio projects. In addition, the course addresses climate and vernacular architecture, principles of climate-sensitive design, and the vital aspects of sustainability and resilience within the built environment.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
Capability 6: | Communication |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the structural and construction principles and systems for timber-framed small-scale residential buildings. (Capability 4.1)
- Demonstrate and understand characteristics and behaviour of timber as a building material. (Capability 3.2)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the components and connections and fasteners of timber-framed small-scale buildings. (Capability 3.3)
- Apply fundamental knowledge for the relationship between material and construction. (Capability 4.2)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the New Zealand Standard of timber-framed small-scale residential houses. (Capability 5.3)
- Use the appropriate disciplinary vocabulary. (Capability 6.1)
Assessments
Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
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Assignments 01 | 10% | Individual Coursework |
Assignments 02 | 30% | Individual Coursework |
Assignments 03 | 10% | Group Coursework |
Final Exam | 50% | Individual Examination |
4 types | 100% |
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Final Exam |
1. By direct request to the Course Director/Course Coordinator, a student may request a mitigation (such as an extension) in respect to assignments if their assessment has been disrupted by illness or other unexpected event that is out of the student’s control.
The normative is 50% to pass the course.
Teaching & Learning Methods
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15-point course, and students are expected to dedicate 10 hours per week to each 15-point course they are enrolled in.
For this specific course, you should anticipate 26 hours of lectures, an 18-hour tutorial, 20 hours allocated for reading and contemplating the course content, and 86 hours for assignments and exam preparation.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance at scheduled activities, such as tutorials and lectures, is mandatory to fulfill course requirements.
Lectures will be accessible as recordings, while other learning activities, including tutorials, will not have recording options available.
The course will not involve any live online events.
In-person attendance on campus is obligatory for the exam.
The course's activities are structured according to a standard weekly timetable.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Other Information
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.