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

Location and time

Periods 1 and 2, 2018, see the schedule

Exam schedules

Small quiz-activities during lessons or alternatively an exam, during the last lesson. Resits will be arranged as requested.

Evaluation methods and criteria

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

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Demonstrations, guided practicing, virtual studies, projects

Learning materials

All material needed will be online / Tabula

Student workload

Lessons 4h / week, online learning 2h / week and projects with SketchUp (~10h) and AutoCAD (~15h)

Content scheduling

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

Completion alternatives

Negotiable

Further information

For morel detailed information see tabula.tamk.fi

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student did not accomplish all mandatory parts or student was absent more than 1/3 of the lessons.

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 average grades from assignments 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. Detailed information about the grading of each assignment / quiz is found at Tabula. Student is able to accomplish demanding CAD-tasks including quite demanding problem solving. Student can provide help to other students as well.