Degree Programme of Construction Architect: Degree Programme of Construction Architect
Code: 14I800
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Construction Architecture
- Credits
- 240 ects
- Duration
- 4 years (240 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2014
Description
Study objectives
You will gain the skills needed to design buildings and act as an expert in designing built environments. You will know and be able to apply design and project management skills, construction and building engineering, energy efficient design, and customer-based actions.
Your studies will emphasise project work and building information modelling (BIM). At the end of your studies you will be able to enhance your knowledge in the design of new or renovation construction. International collaboration supplements your studies naturally.
The field requires creativity and three-dimensional perceptive skills. Your studies will include developing your visual and aesthetic thinking.
Field of specialization
The Degree Programme in Construction Architecture has one main study path. You may also supplement your studies through the courses offered in construction and community engineering, building services engineering, and construction site management.
Curriculum development and working life cooperation
Koulutuspäätös perustuu Opetus- ja Kulttuuriministeriön joulukuussa 2013 tekemään päätökseen käynnistää AMK-tasoinen rakennusarkkitehtikoulutus Suomessa. Koulutuksen suuntaviivat on mietitty opetusministerin asettamassa erillisessä koulutuksen käynnistämisedellytyksiä pohtivassa työryhmässä.
Opetussuunnitelma perustuu valtakunnalliseen kompetenssimatriisiin, jonka lähtökohtana on EU-tasoinen arkkitehdin ammattidirektiivi.
TAMK:n opetussuunnitelman kehittäminen pohjautuu ko työryhmän raportin antamiin suuntaviivoihin ja elinkeinoelämän antamiin painotuksiin.
Opetussuunnitelmatyö jatkuu opintojen etenemisen myötä saatujen toteutuspalautteiden ja elinkeinoelämästä saatujen palautteiden kautta.
Further information
Study contents
After the first year you know the basics of building and construction engineering and know the most important operators of the field of construction. You know the starting points and goals of architectural design, know how to use the basic design tools and know the basics of building and civil engineering. Your skills in math, natural sciences and computing enable you to study further. You will already know how to study in a project.
After the second year you will be familiar with the basics of habitual residence and single-family house design. You can draw construction drawings, create 3D models and visualise designs. You will know framed systems as well as the structural elements of loadbearing structures and curtain walls. You are proficient in the most important aspects of construction physics and chemistry as well as energy economy. Learning through projects will be a central part of your studies.
After the third year of studies you will be able to design both residential blocks of flats as well as office blocks when given guidance by a more experienced designer. You know the permission procedures and processes of construction. You will be familiar with the technical systems and basics of BIM as well as integration of plans. You have an idea of the basics of community planning and renovation. You will be able to use product modelling and visualisation naturally in your design work.
During your fourth year of studies you will apply the design skills you have acquired in project work and in your bachelor’s thesis. You will enhance and improve your skills in project management, tasks of the main designer as well as in renovation and community planning.
Structure of studies
The scope of the degree programme is 240 cr and it takes 4 years to complete. The studies are full-time.
The construction architecture studies aim at diverse competences in technology, construction engineering and architecture. You may also choose courses from the other degree programmes in construction. The professional studies contain multidisciplinary courses.
The studies consist of basic and professional studies (150 cr), free-choice studies (15 cr), practical training (30 cr), and bachelor’s thesis (15 cr).
The aim of the studies and practical training is to constantly improve the student’s skills.
For more information, see the TAMK curriculum: http://opinto-opas-ops.tamk.fi/index.php/en/167/en/49585
Final project
During your fourth year of studies you will carry out a working life based final project. You will demonstrate how to apply your skills in a practical expert task within the field of construction architecture. You will need to apply your skills in information acquisition, reporting your own work and working with a goal in mind.
Career opportunities
As a Bachelor of Construction Architecture you can work as a junior designer in a design agency, construction shop, single family house industry or in construction material production. The studies give you the basis and qualifications for the tasks as an architectural and principal designer in difficulty class "difficult design task" according to Finnish Land Use and Building Act. A graduate from the degree is able to apply for the qualifications once he or she have the required work experience.
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Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | Autumn 2014 | Spring 2015 | Autumn 2015 | Spring 2016 | Autumn 2016 | Spring 2017 | Autumn 2017 | Spring 2018 | 1. / 2014 | 2. / 2014 | 3. / 2015 | 4. / 2015 | 1. / 2015 | 2. / 2015 | 3. / 2016 | 4. / 2016 | 1. / 2016 | 2. / 2016 | 3. / 2017 | 4. / 2017 | 1. / 2017 | 2. / 2017 | 3. / 2018 | 4. / 2018 |
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14I800-1052 |
Natural Sciences
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15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5B00BK91 | Algebra and Geometry | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5B00BK90 | Basics of Mathematics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5B00BK96 | Basics of Computing | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5B00BL01 | Fundamental Physics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CJ90 | Geometrical Projections and Perspective Drawings | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1000 |
Basic Knowledge of Planning
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13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CE35 | Basics of Architecture | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CE36 | Basics of CAD | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CE37 | Basics of Design Work | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5N00CM65 | Basics of Building Industry | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1001 |
Basics of Construction
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8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CE38 | Constructions of Small Houses | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CE39 | Building Materials | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1003 |
Basics of Design Skills
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13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CE40 | Design Project 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CE41 | Art and Design | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CE42 | Computer Aided Modelling | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CE43 | Presentation Skills in Finnish | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1004 |
Basics of Building Techniques
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14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5B00BL04 | Functioning of Structures | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5B00BL02 | Surveying Techniques | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5B00BK92 | Concrete Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CE44 | Civil Engineering | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1010 |
Basics of Architectural Design
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15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CJ91 | Theory and History of Architecture | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CJ93 | Design Project 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CJ99 | Visualization | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1012 |
Completing Knowledge of Building Constructions
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9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CJ95 | Constructions of Building | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CJ96 | Building Physics and Chemistry | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1014 |
Basic Knowledge of Community Planning
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11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CJ94 | Basics of Community Planning | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CJ97 | Design Project, Housing District | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1020 |
Load Bearing Constructions
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9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK00 | Timber Structures | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK01 | Reinforced Concrete Structures | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK02 | Geotechnique and Foundation Engineering | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1021 |
Facility Engineering and HVAC
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6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00BD23 | Basics of Facility Engineering | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CJ98 | Basics of Building Services Engineering | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1023 |
Completing Knowledge of Architectural Design
(Choose all ) |
20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK04 | Theory and History of Contemporary Architecture | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK06 | Design Project, Multi-storey Buildings | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK07 | Urban Planning | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK11 | Installations of Building Services | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1026 |
Renovation and Completing Elements of Building
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14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK08 | Complementary Components and Design Documents | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK10 | Basics of Renovation | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5N00CM57 | Surface Treatment Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1028 |
Swedish Skills
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4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5N00CL84 | Swedish Language, Written | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5N00CL88 | Swedish Language, Spoken | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1031 |
Basics of Construction Economics
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7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK16 | Construction Economics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK17 | Cost Management of Design | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1035 |
Healthy Buildings
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3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK19 | Healthy Buildings and Indoor Climate | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1036 |
Architectural Design, Professional Skills
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5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK20 | Architectural Design Project | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1038 |
Renovation, Professional Skills
(Choose ects: 7 ) |
7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00BI07 | Building Physics in Renovation | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK21 | Renovation Project | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1039 |
Energy Efficiency
(Choose ects: 0 ) |
0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK24 | nZEB Project | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00BF24 | Control of Energy Consumption | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1040 |
Project Management
(Choose all ) |
8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK25 | Project Management and Duties of Principal Designer | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK26 | Life Cycle Management and Sustainable Design | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1041 |
Free Choice Studies
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15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00DC53 | Innovation Project, Case Hippos-Campus | 0 - 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00DJ06 | Accessibility of Built Environment | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1042 |
Practical Training
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30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK27 | Practical Training 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK28 | Practical Training 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK29 | Practical Training 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK30 | Practical Training 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK31 | Practical Training 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK32 | Practical Training 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14I800-1049 |
Bachelor Thesis
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15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5R00CK33 | Planning and Methodology of Bachelor's Thesis | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5N00CN32 | Bachelor's Thesis | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 240 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 60 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 27 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
TAMK Generic Competences
TAMK’s generic competences mean such competences that every graduating student of TAMK should have. These competences are mainly learnt inside courses with the support of diverse teaching methods, but the fields of study may also offer specific courses on some of the themes.
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Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
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14I800-1052 |
Natural Sciences
(Choose all ) |
15 |
5B00BK91 | Algebra and Geometry | 3 |
5B00BK90 | Basics of Mathematics | 3 |
5B00BK96 | Basics of Computing | 3 |
5B00BL01 | Fundamental Physics | 3 |
5R00CJ90 | Geometrical Projections and Perspective Drawings | 3 |
14I800-1000 |
Basic Knowledge of Planning
(Choose all ) |
13 |
5R00CE35 | Basics of Architecture | 3 |
5R00CE36 | Basics of CAD | 3 |
5R00CE37 | Basics of Design Work | 4 |
5N00CM65 | Basics of Building Industry | 3 |
14I800-1001 |
Basics of Construction
(Choose all ) |
8 |
5R00CE38 | Constructions of Small Houses | 4 |
5R00CE39 | Building Materials | 4 |
14I800-1003 |
Basics of Design Skills
(Choose all ) |
13 |
5R00CE40 | Design Project 1 | 4 |
5R00CE41 | Art and Design | 3 |
5R00CE42 | Computer Aided Modelling | 3 |
5R00CE43 | Presentation Skills in Finnish | 3 |
14I800-1004 |
Basics of Building Techniques
(Choose all ) |
14 |
5B00BL04 | Functioning of Structures | 5 |
5B00BL02 | Surveying Techniques | 3 |
5B00BK92 | Concrete Technology | 3 |
5R00CE44 | Civil Engineering | 3 |
14I800-1010 |
Basics of Architectural Design
(Choose all ) |
15 |
5R00CJ91 | Theory and History of Architecture | 3 |
5R00CJ93 | Design Project 2 | 7 |
5R00CJ99 | Visualization | 5 |
14I800-1012 |
Completing Knowledge of Building Constructions
(Choose all ) |
9 |
5R00CJ95 | Constructions of Building | 5 |
5R00CJ96 | Building Physics and Chemistry | 4 |
14I800-1014 |
Basic Knowledge of Community Planning
(Choose all ) |
11 |
5R00CJ94 | Basics of Community Planning | 3 |
5R00CJ97 | Design Project, Housing District | 8 |
14I800-1020 |
Load Bearing Constructions
(Choose all ) |
9 |
5R00CK00 | Timber Structures | 3 |
5R00CK01 | Reinforced Concrete Structures | 3 |
5R00CK02 | Geotechnique and Foundation Engineering | 3 |
14I800-1021 |
Facility Engineering and HVAC
(Choose all ) |
6 |
5R00BD23 | Basics of Facility Engineering | 3 |
5R00CJ98 | Basics of Building Services Engineering | 3 |
14I800-1023 |
Completing Knowledge of Architectural Design
(Choose all ) |
20 |
5R00CK04 | Theory and History of Contemporary Architecture | 4 |
5R00CK06 | Design Project, Multi-storey Buildings | 10 |
5R00CK07 | Urban Planning | 3 |
5R00CK11 | Installations of Building Services | 3 |
14I800-1026 |
Renovation and Completing Elements of Building
(Choose all ) |
14 |
5R00CK08 | Complementary Components and Design Documents | 6 |
5R00CK10 | Basics of Renovation | 5 |
5N00CM57 | Surface Treatment Technology | 3 |
14I800-1028 |
Swedish Skills
(Choose all ) |
4 |
5N00CL84 | Swedish Language, Written | 2 |
5N00CL88 | Swedish Language, Spoken | 2 |
14I800-1031 |
Basics of Construction Economics
(Choose all ) |
7 |
5R00CK16 | Construction Economics | 3 |
5R00CK17 | Cost Management of Design | 4 |
14I800-1035 |
Healthy Buildings
(Choose all ) |
3 |
5R00CK19 | Healthy Buildings and Indoor Climate | 3 |
14I800-1036 |
Architectural Design, Professional Skills
(Choose all ) |
5 |
5R00CK20 | Architectural Design Project | 5 |
14I800-1038 |
Renovation, Professional Skills
(Choose ects: 7 ) |
7 |
5R00BI07 | Building Physics in Renovation | 3 |
5R00CK21 | Renovation Project | 4 |
14I800-1039 |
Energy Efficiency
(Choose ects: 0 ) |
0 |
5R00CK24 | nZEB Project | 4 |
5R00BF24 | Control of Energy Consumption | 3 |
14I800-1040 |
Project Management
(Choose all ) |
8 |
5R00CK25 | Project Management and Duties of Principal Designer | 5 |
5R00CK26 | Life Cycle Management and Sustainable Design | 3 |
14I800-1041 |
Free Choice Studies
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
5R00DC53 | Innovation Project, Case Hippos-Campus | 0 - 2 |
5R00DJ06 | Accessibility of Built Environment | 5 |
14I800-1042 |
Practical Training
(Choose all ) |
30 |
5R00CK27 | Practical Training 1 | 5 |
5R00CK28 | Practical Training 2 | 5 |
5R00CK29 | Practical Training 3 | 5 |
5R00CK30 | Practical Training 4 | 5 |
5R00CK31 | Practical Training 5 | 5 |
5R00CK32 | Practical Training 6 | 5 |
14I800-1049 |
Bachelor Thesis
(Choose all ) |
15 |
5R00CK33 | Planning and Methodology of Bachelor's Thesis | 5 |
5N00CN32 | Bachelor's Thesis | 10 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.