Professional Software Tools (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course students
- have basic skills in the use of computer applications and resources in environmental planning and design, such as AutoCad

Content (course unit)

CAD

Exam schedules

Small quiz-activities during lessons or alternatively an exam, during the last lesson.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Parts to be evaluated: two projects, quizes/exam, participation. Course grade will be based on these.

Teaching methods

Demonstrations, guided practicing, virtual studies, projects

Content scheduling

SketchUp Make, AutoCAD basics and 2d, AutoCAD 3D solid modelling

Completion alternatives

Negotiable

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has been able to do acceptable assignments and have participated lessons and done at least 2/3 of online quiz activities in the Tabula. Student knows the principles of SkethUp and AutoCAD software. Student is able to accomplish simple tasks following instructions but may need some guidance.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has earned certain points from assignment and quiz activities. Very detailed information about the grading of each assignment/quiz is found at Tabula. Student is able to do simple tasks with CAD-software individually and needs help only in solving advanced problems.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has earned excellent grades from activities and earned certain points from them. Very detailed information about the grading of each assignment/quiz is found at Tabula. Student is able to accomplish demanding CAD-tasks including some problem solving. Student can provide help to other students as well.