Professional Software Tools (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, student has basic skills in the use of computer applications and resources in environmental planning and design. The aim is that, after the course, student is able to start his/her own design projects by using the introduced software tools. Examples of design softwares include programmes like AutoCAD and SketchUp.

Content (course unit)

Computer-aided design and drafting; technical drawing applications; 3D modeling.

Prerequisites (course unit)

It is recommended that before taking this course, you have completed the Computer and Software Tools or similar course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student can recognize, name and define basic concepts introduced during the course.

Student manages the assigned computer exercises under supervision. Student knows diverse courses of action but cannot justify his/her choices when using a computer programme. Completion of the assigned computer exercises is based on routine and pre-learned performance.

Student can give and receive feedback. He/she considers and assesses things from his/her viewpoint. Student takes responsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student structures, applies, explains and compares things in relation to one another between field-related phenomena and concepts introduced during the course.

Student is able to select the most appropriate course of action from diverse options and justify his/her choice. Student is able to apply, make plans and solve problems by using the software tools introduced during the course.

Student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively. Student considers and assesses things both from his/her and the close community’s viewpoint. Student can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills. Student also recognizes and follows the important courses of action in the field. Student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student understands extensive entities and relations between them, and is able to generalize, analyse and relate the introduced concepts to the professional context.

Student can search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives, justify his/her choices and try new courses of action when using the software tools. Student is able to combine solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones.

Student uses feedback systematically as a professional growth tool in his/her own work and the community. Student considers and assesses himself/herself and his/her professional task. Student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively. Student works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and field requirements and needs.

Location and time

According schedule, see moodle for details

Exam schedules

Small quiz-activities in the beginning of each lesson. Larger exam in the end of course. See moodle for more information.

Assessment methods and criteria

Moodle Quiz points. Two worst or missing online quiz activities will not count. Large exam in the end of the course may increase your result, if it goes better than quizes. Assignments count too. More detailed criteria for them is written in moodle.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Demonstrations, online videos, assignments, workshops

Learning materials

Course material in moodle

Student workload

According credit units

Content scheduling

See moodle

Further information

See moodle

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

Student didn't submit assignments or their quality is below minimum level or student do not have acceptable quiz score or exam score (better counts).

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

Student has accomplished all requirements of the course. Students assignments and exams show that he/she had particular challenges adopting course substance.

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

Student has been active during the classes and able to do course tasks and exams. Student is able to produce moderate quality CAD-documents. Student has basic knowledge of CAD-software.

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

Student is able to work with CAD-software almost at professional level and produces high quality CAD-documents.. Student solves many problems independently and is able to help other students with problem solving. Student scores high in quiz-activities or gets exceptional score in the large exam.