Course Catalog 2012-2013
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Course Catalog 2012-2013

Architecture - International Master's Student-Architecture

Architecture

Contact

Head of the Degree Programme: Markku Hedman
Faculty Secretary: Annukka Ristikaarto
Study Coordinator: Marleena Yli-Äyhö

Learning outcomes

- Studies leading to the degree of Master of Science in Architecture will provide students with: - the competence to apply the knowledge acquired during the Degree programmes of Architecture and a artistic and scientific approach to topical and concrete tasks - the competence to operate independently in different design tasks and in different expert, development and management positions in working life - the competence to participate in societal debate pertaining to architecture - the competence to use their language, communication and cooperation skills in working life and to apply them to artistic and scientific activities and societal debate -the competence to work as an architect and have the abilities stated for architects in the directive of the European Parliament and council 2005/36/EC. - after achieving the learning outcomes, students will meet the prerequisites for pursuing a postgraduate degree and continuous learning.

Structure

Professional MSc Studies in Architecture 48 cr

Compulsory courses

Course Credit points Class
AHT-3426   History of Architecture, Professional Course 12 cr IV  
ARS-3426   Housing Design, Professional Course 12 cr IV  
ARS-4326   Architectural Design, Professional Course 12 cr IV  
AYS-2426   Urban Planning and Design, Professional Course 12 cr IV  
Total 48 cr  


Major Study 30 cr

Compulsory courses

Course Credit points Class
ARS-6006   Sustainable Design Studio 15 cr V  
ARS-6206   Professional Practice 2 cr V  
ARS-6306   Energy Efficiency and Environmental Control 5 cr V  
ARS-6406   Sustainable Renovation and Redevelopment 5 cr V  
AYS-6106   Digital Design in Sustainable Urbanism 3 cr V  
Total 30 cr  

Major subject is done on second year's fall semester.


Elective Studies, 12 cr

Supplemental courses

Finnish and English language studies

Please select courses from the list to complete the study block`s requirement (12)

Course Credit points Class
AHT-1466   Contemporary Finnish Architecture 3 cr IV  
AHT-5206   Spaces in Finnish Nature 3 cr IV  
AML-3206   ArchiCAD Basics 5 cr IV  
AML-3316   Revit Architecture Basics 5 cr IV  
AML-4306   Visualizing Architecture 5 cr IV  
ARK-1006   School of Architecture's Varying Topics Course 1-10 cr  
ARS-2366   Finnish Wood Architecture 8 cr IV  
ARS-4000   Professional Training 4 cr IV  


Master's Thesis (30 cr)

Additional information

(Separate instructions for the Thesis.) Proficiency test has to be written in connection with the Thesis, which shows knowledge in the field of the Thesis.


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