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Degree Programme in Construction Architecture: 23i800

Code: 21I800

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title:
Bachelor of Construction Architecture

Credits:
240 ects

Duration:
4 years (240 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2023

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 Spring 2027 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026 3. / 2027 4. / 2027
21I800-1001
Natural Sciences

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6
5N00EW22 Basics of Mathematics 3 3 3 3
5N00EW23 Algebra and Geometry 3 3 3 3
21I800-1002
Basic Knowledge of Architectural Design

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15
5B00FA95 Basics of Architecture 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5B00FA96 Basics of Design Work 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5B00FA97 Basics of IT Tools for Building Designers 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
21I800-1003
Basics of Construction

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5
5B00FA98 Basics of Architectural Constructions 1 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
21I800-1004
Basics of Design Skills

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17
5B00FA99 Design Project 1 6 6 6 3 3
5B00FB00 Art and Design 4 4 4 2 2
5B00FB01 Computer Aided Modelling 4 4 4 2 2
5B00FB12 Presentation Skills in Finnish 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
21I800-1005
Basics of Building Techniques

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14
5B00FB02 Introduction to Municipal and Foundation Engineering 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5B00FB41 Concrete Technology 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5B00FB42 Functioning of Structures 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5B00FB43 Surveying Techniques 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
21I800-1006
Basics of Architectural Design

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21
5B00FB03 Theory and History of Architecture 4 4 4 2 2
5B00FB04 Design Project 2 8 8 8 4 4
5B00FB05 Visualization 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5B00FB06 Theory and History of Contemporary Architecture 4 4 4 2 2
21I800-1007
Completing Knowledge of Building Constructions

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9
5B00FB07 Basics of Archtectural Constructions 2 4 4 4 2 2
5B00FB08 Building Physics and Chemistry 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
21I800-1008
Basic Knowledge of Community Planning

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10
5B00FB09 Community Development Project and Professional English 10 10 10 5 5
21I800-1009
Load Bearing Constructions

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5
5B00FB10 Basics of Timber and Reinforced Concrete Structures 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
21I800-1010
Building Services

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3
5B00FB11 Basics of Building Services Engineering 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
21I800-1011
Completing Knowledge of Architectural Design

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27
5B00FB16 Complementary Components and Design Documents 8 8 8 4 4
5B00FB14 Urban Design Project 8 8 8 4 4
5B00FB15 Design Project, Multi-storey Building 8 8 8 4 4
5B00FB13 Installations of Building Services 3 3 1.5 1.5 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
21I800-1012
Renovation and Completing Elements of Building

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12
5B00FB17 Basics of Archtectural Constructions 3 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5B00FB18 Basics of Renovation 6 6 6 3 3
5B00FB19 Surface Treatment Technology 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
21I800-1013
Swedish Skills

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7
5B00FB32 Planning and Methodology of Bachelor's Thesis 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00EK77 Swedish Language, Written 2 2 2 1 1
5N00EK78 Swedish Language, Spoken 2 2 2 1 1
21I800-1014
Basics of Construction Economics

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7
5B00FB20 Cost Management of Design 3 3 1.5 1.5 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
5B00FB21 Construction Economics and Project Management 4 4 4 2 2
21I800-1015
Healthy Buildings

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3
5B00FB22 Healthy Buildings and Indoor Climate 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
21I800-1016
Architectural Design, Professional Skills

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5
5B00FB23 Architectural Design Project 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
21I800-1017
Renovation, Professional Skills

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7
5B00FB24 Building Physics in Renovation 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5B00FB25 Renovation Project 4 4 4 2 2
21I800-1018
Energy Efficiency

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0
5B00FB26 Energy Efficient Building, Multi-professional Project 4 4 4 2 2
5B00FB27 Control of Energy Consumption 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
21I800-1019
Project Management

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7
5B00FB28 Duties of Principal Designer 4 4 4 2 2
5B00FB29 Life Cycle Management and Sustainable Design 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
21I800-1020
Free Choice Studies

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15
5B00FB30 Entrepreneurship and Business Economics 3
5B00FB31 Finnish Architecture 5
5B00FG09 Architectural Illustration 3
5B00FH29 Varying Topics of Architecture 2 - 4
5B00FC51 Architectural Attractions in Tampere 0 - 2
5B00FJ26 REVIT BIM-course 3
5B00GJ73 International Study Project 3 3 - 4 4 4 2 2
5B00HC43 International Study Project 2 4
5B00HC96 CAD-Modelling for Games 2 - 3
21I800-1021
Practical Training

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30
5B00FB34 Practical Training 1 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5B00FB35 Practical Training 2 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5B00FB36 Practical Training 3 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5B00FB37 Practical Training 4 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5B00FB38 Practical Training 5 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5B00FB39 Practical Training 6 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
21I800-1022
Bachelor Thesis

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15
7F00FH00 Thesis Plan 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
7F00FH01 Implementing Thesis 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
7F00FH02 Reporting Thesis 5 5 2.5 2.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
Total 240 62 62 56 56 29 33 28 34 30 26 44.5 11.5 14.5 14.5 16.5 16.5 14 14 17 17 15.1 15.1 13.1 13.1 22.35 22.35 5.85 5.85

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

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.

Ethical Competence

- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and their consequences
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s work
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values.

Basics of Architecture
Design Project 1
Theory and History of Architecture
Design Project 2
Theory and History of Contemporary Architecture
Community Development Project and Professional English
Complementary Components and Design Documents
Urban Design Project
Design Project, Multi-storey Building
Basics of Renovation
Architectural Design Project
Renovation Project
Energy Efficient Building, Multi-professional Project
Duties of Principal Designer
Life Cycle Management and Sustainable Design
Innovation Competence

- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to work in projects
- is able to conduct research and development projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions.

Basics of Design Work
Design Project 1
Art and Design
Design Project 2
Visualization
Community Development Project and Professional English
Complementary Components and Design Documents
Urban Design Project
Design Project, Multi-storey Building
Basics of Renovation
Architectural Design Project
Renovation Project
Energy Efficient Building, Multi-professional Project
IInternationalisation Competence

- possesses language skills necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the field
- is capable of multicultural cooperation
- can take into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalisation development in one’s own field.

Design Project 1
Finnish Architecture
Learning Competence

- is able to evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style
- is able to retrieve and analyse information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for learning and sharing of knowledge in teams.

Basics of Mathematics
Algebra and Geometry
Basics of IT Tools for Building Designers
Basics of Architectural Constructions 1
Computer Aided Modelling
Introduction to Municipal and Foundation Engineering
Concrete Technology
Functioning of Structures
Surveying Techniques
Basics of Archtectural Constructions 2
Building Physics and Chemistry
Basics of Timber and Reinforced Concrete Structures
Basics of Building Services Engineering
Installations of Building Services
Basics of Archtectural Constructions 3
Surface Treatment Technology
Planning and Methodology of Bachelor's Thesis
Swedish Language, Written
Swedish Language, Spoken
Cost Management of Design
Construction Economics and Project Management
Healthy Buildings and Indoor Climate
Building Physics in Renovation
Control of Energy Consumption
Working Community Competence

is able to operate as a member of a work community and promote its wellbeing
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilise information and communications technology in one’s field
- is able to create personal contacts in working life and work in networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- has abilities for leadership and independent work as an expert
- possesses entrepreneurial skills.

Design Project 1
Presentation Skills in Finnish
Design Project 2
Community Development Project and Professional English
Urban Design Project
Design Project, Multi-storey Building
Basics of Renovation
Architectural Design Project
Entrepreneurship and Business Economics
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Practical Training 4
Practical Training 5
Practical Training 6
Unclassified
Architectural Illustration
Varying Topics of Architecture
Architectural Attractions in Tampere
REVIT BIM-course
International Study Project 3
International Study Project 2
CAD-Modelling for Games
Thesis Plan
Implementing Thesis
Reporting Thesis

Degree Certificate - Bachelors's degree (EQF6)

Structuring for Degree Certificate for Bachelor's Degree, according to AMK legislation. (Basic model).

Practical Training
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Practical Training 4
Practical Training 5
Practical Training 6
Bachelor's Thesis
Planning and Methodology of Bachelor's Thesis
Basic and Professional Studies
Basics of Mathematics
Algebra and Geometry
Basics of Architecture
Basics of IT Tools for Building Designers
Basics of Architectural Constructions 1
Design Project 1
Art and Design
Computer Aided Modelling
Presentation Skills in Finnish
Introduction to Municipal and Foundation Engineering
Concrete Technology
Functioning of Structures
Surveying Techniques
Theory and History of Architecture
Design Project 2
Visualization
Theory and History of Contemporary Architecture
Basics of Archtectural Constructions 2
Building Physics and Chemistry
Community Development Project and Professional English
Basics of Timber and Reinforced Concrete Structures
Basics of Building Services Engineering
Complementary Components and Design Documents
Urban Design Project
Design Project, Multi-storey Building
Installations of Building Services
Basics of Archtectural Constructions 3
Basics of Renovation
Surface Treatment Technology
Swedish Language, Written
Swedish Language, Spoken
Cost Management of Design
Construction Economics and Project Management
Healthy Buildings and Indoor Climate
Architectural Design Project
Building Physics in Renovation
Renovation Project
Energy Efficient Building, Multi-professional Project
Control of Energy Consumption
Duties of Principal Designer
Life Cycle Management and Sustainable Design
Free-Choice Studies
Entrepreneurship and Business Economics
Finnish Architecture
Unclassified
Basics of Design Work
Architectural Illustration
Varying Topics of Architecture
Architectural Attractions in Tampere
REVIT BIM-course
International Study Project 3
International Study Project 2
CAD-Modelling for Games
Thesis Plan
Implementing Thesis
Reporting Thesis

Code Name Credits (cr)
21I800-1001
Natural Sciences

(Choose all)

6
5N00EW22 Basics of Mathematics 3
5N00EW23 Algebra and Geometry 3
21I800-1002
Basic Knowledge of Architectural Design

(Choose all)

15
5B00FA95 Basics of Architecture 5
5B00FA96 Basics of Design Work 5
5B00FA97 Basics of IT Tools for Building Designers 5
21I800-1003
Basics of Construction

(Choose all)

5
5B00FA98 Basics of Architectural Constructions 1 5
21I800-1004
Basics of Design Skills

(Choose all)

17
5B00FA99 Design Project 1 6
5B00FB00 Art and Design 4
5B00FB01 Computer Aided Modelling 4
5B00FB12 Presentation Skills in Finnish 3
21I800-1005
Basics of Building Techniques

(Choose all)

14
5B00FB02 Introduction to Municipal and Foundation Engineering 5
5B00FB41 Concrete Technology 3
5B00FB42 Functioning of Structures 3
5B00FB43 Surveying Techniques 3
21I800-1006
Basics of Architectural Design

(Choose all)

21
5B00FB03 Theory and History of Architecture 4
5B00FB04 Design Project 2 8
5B00FB05 Visualization 5
5B00FB06 Theory and History of Contemporary Architecture 4
21I800-1007
Completing Knowledge of Building Constructions

(Choose all)

9
5B00FB07 Basics of Archtectural Constructions 2 4
5B00FB08 Building Physics and Chemistry 5
21I800-1008
Basic Knowledge of Community Planning

(Choose all)

10
5B00FB09 Community Development Project and Professional English 10
21I800-1009
Load Bearing Constructions

(Choose all)

5
5B00FB10 Basics of Timber and Reinforced Concrete Structures 5
21I800-1010
Building Services

(Choose all)

3
5B00FB11 Basics of Building Services Engineering 3
21I800-1011
Completing Knowledge of Architectural Design

(Choose all)

27
5B00FB16 Complementary Components and Design Documents 8
5B00FB14 Urban Design Project 8
5B00FB15 Design Project, Multi-storey Building 8
5B00FB13 Installations of Building Services 3
21I800-1012
Renovation and Completing Elements of Building

(Choose all)

12
5B00FB17 Basics of Archtectural Constructions 3 3
5B00FB18 Basics of Renovation 6
5B00FB19 Surface Treatment Technology 3
21I800-1013
Swedish Skills

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7
5B00FB32 Planning and Methodology of Bachelor's Thesis 3
5N00EK77 Swedish Language, Written 2
5N00EK78 Swedish Language, Spoken 2
21I800-1014
Basics of Construction Economics

(Choose all)

7
5B00FB20 Cost Management of Design 3
5B00FB21 Construction Economics and Project Management 4
21I800-1015
Healthy Buildings

(Choose all)

3
5B00FB22 Healthy Buildings and Indoor Climate 3
21I800-1016
Architectural Design, Professional Skills

(Choose all)

5
5B00FB23 Architectural Design Project 5
21I800-1017
Renovation, Professional Skills

(Choose ects: 7)

7
5B00FB24 Building Physics in Renovation 3
5B00FB25 Renovation Project 4
21I800-1018
Energy Efficiency

(Choose ects: 0)

0
5B00FB26 Energy Efficient Building, Multi-professional Project 4
5B00FB27 Control of Energy Consumption 3
21I800-1019
Project Management

(Choose all)

7
5B00FB28 Duties of Principal Designer 4
5B00FB29 Life Cycle Management and Sustainable Design 3
21I800-1020
Free Choice Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
5B00FB30 Entrepreneurship and Business Economics 3
5B00FB31 Finnish Architecture 5
5B00FG09 Architectural Illustration 3
5B00FH29 Varying Topics of Architecture 2 - 4
5B00FC51 Architectural Attractions in Tampere 0 - 2
5B00FJ26 REVIT BIM-course 3
5B00GJ73 International Study Project 3 3 - 4
5B00HC43 International Study Project 2 4
5B00HC96 CAD-Modelling for Games 2 - 3
21I800-1021
Practical Training

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30
5B00FB34 Practical Training 1 5
5B00FB35 Practical Training 2 5
5B00FB36 Practical Training 3 5
5B00FB37 Practical Training 4 5
5B00FB38 Practical Training 5 5
5B00FB39 Practical Training 6 5
21I800-1022
Bachelor Thesis

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15
7F00FH00 Thesis Plan 5
7F00FH01 Implementing Thesis 5
7F00FH02 Reporting Thesis 5