COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: SUMMER PRACTICE AT CONSTRUCTION SITE
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
ARCH 400 E 9 0 0 0 0 0
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Prof.Dr. Sokol Dervishi sdervishi@epoka.edu.al , Tuesday, 09:30-10:30
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Dr. Ina Dervishi iosmani@epoka.edu.al
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Code of Ethics: Code of Ethics of EPOKA University
Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement: N/A
Course Description: The main objective of this course is to make students able to attend and professionally benefit from an construction site atmosphere. The student is expected to fully engage with the practice at construction site and get enough experience to be prepared for the after-graduation period.
Course Objectives: The main objective of this course is to make students able to attend and professionally benefit from an construction site atmosphere. The student is expected to fully engage with the practice at construction site and get enough experience to be prepared for the after-graduation period.
BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
1 construction elements
2 structure
3 construction materials
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
2 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
3 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
4 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
5 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
6 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
7 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
8 Mid-Term week/ Optional pre-submission
9 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
10 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
11 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
12 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
13 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
14 up to the individual summer practice process of the student
Prerequisite(s): NA
Textbook(s):
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 be presented with the professional environment of a construction site
2 understand the wide range of professional engagement of an architect in the construction market
3 becoming familiar with the main actors in the construction industry
4 becoming aware about the difficulties of the practical reality of the construction industry & practice
5 becoming familiar with the construction technology available in the market
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program
1 Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively 1
2 Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards 1
3 Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process 5
4 Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work 3
5 Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design 2
6 Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites 3
7 Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team 5
8 International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them
9 National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition
10 Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects
11 Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.
12 Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment
13 Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Term Paper
1
100
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 0 0
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 0
Mid-terms 0
Assignments 0
Final examination 0
Other 0
Total Work Load:
0
Total Work Load/25(h):
0
ECTS Credit of the Course:
0
CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

to be added at the end of semester