Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student:
- identifies the basic materials, basic characteristics and uses of materials in construction.
- understands the effects of the properties and uses of building materials in construction and is able to utilise the knowledge in new situations.
- understands the basics and different aspects of chemistry in relation to building materials.
- understands recycling, re-use and waste-sorting of building materials and in the field of construction industry.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, assignments

Learning material and recommended literature

Lectures, assignments, case-studies from the teachers.

Working life cooperation

The course includes case studies/assignments based on real-life work situations, which help students apply what they have learned in practice.

Learning environment

- classroom teaching in interaction with teachers and peer students
- lectures by the teachers specialized in the course topics
- peer learning in group exercises and assignments, guidance by the teacher
- self-studying disseminated materials and further learning by materials from electric library LAB Primo

Student time use and work load

5 ects equals with 135 hours of learning consisting of lectures, assignments and self-studying of learning materials

Contents

- basic of building materials, basic characteristics and uses of materials in construction
- effects of the properties, use of building materials in construction and utilization of the knowledge in new situations
- the basics and different aspects of chemistry in relation to building materials
- recycling, re-use and waste-sorting of building materials in construction & demolition (CDW)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites.

Assessment scale

1-5