Course - Universal Design - BYGG2362
BYGG2362 - Universal Design
About
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2023/2024
Course content
The focus is universal design in the built environment. Basic introduction to the following topics: Concepts, principles, user perspectives, perception and the senses, built examples, ethical perspectives, building code.
Learning outcome
Knowledge of academic and ideological fundament of universal design. Knowledge of user groups and their specific needs. Knowledge of relevant concepts, principles and problems. Knowledge of law and building code. Skills: Understand and apply specific concepts and principles of universal design. Identify and analyze concrete challenges in the physical environment. Charting user needs. Transform user needs to practical solutions. General competence: Perform administrative processes and planning involving universal design.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, videoes, litterature study, assigments, tutoring. May be arranged as a complete online course if needed.
Further on evaluation
Exam portfolio consists of student assignments collected in 2 hand-ins.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering (BIBYG-F)
Civil Engineering (BIBYGG)
Geomatics (BIGEOMAT)
Interaction Design (BIXD)
Recommended previous knowledge
Building construction on bachelor level, or other competence in architecture or building on similar level
Course materials
Announced at startup.
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
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Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik
- Highway Engineering
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering
Examination
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"