TASR22 - Analyses, Simulations and Assessment systems

Course Code:	TASR22
Confirmed:	Nov 07, 2024
Valid From:	Aug 31, 2026

Education Cycle:	Second-cycle level
Disciplinary domain:	Technology
Subject group:	Building Technology
Specialised in:	A1N Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Main field of study:	Built Environment

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Knowledge and understanding

show familiarity with the concept of BIM
display knowledge of the most common systems and methods of assessing sustainability within the field of Construction Engineering
demonstrate comprehension of the concept of multicriteria decision making

Skills and abilities

demonstrate skills to modify and develop BIM models for sustainability analyses and simulations
demonstrate the ability to use BIM based tools and software to perform sustainability analyses and simulations

Judgement and approach

demonstrate the ability to apply different BIM based sustainability assessment systems and tools for a sustainable built environment
demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, simulate, and evaluate vital building performance criteria from a sustainability aspect

Content

The course focuses on the concept of BIM, sustainability assessment systems and creation of BIM models to perform analyses and simulations for buildings’ sustainability and performance assessments.

The course includes the following elements:

The concept of BIM
Sustainability assessment systems
BIM based sustainability assessment tools
Design Authoring

Type of instruction

Instruction is conducted through lectures, exercises, and project work. A limited number of guest lectures in Swedish might occur.

Entry requirements

The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e., the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Built Environment, Architecture Engineering, Product Development (with relevant courses in lighting design) or equivalent. The bachelor’s degree should comprise a minimum of 15 credits in mathematics and 7,5 credits in BIM or CAD 3D, or equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Examination and grades

The course is graded 5, 4, 3 or U.

Some course components, such as lectures, labs, or seminars, may be mandatory due to their unique and non-repeatable nature.

Registration of examination:

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Exercises	3 credits	G/U
Project ¹	4.5 credits	5/4/3/U

¹Determines the final grade of the course, which is issued only when all course units have been passed.

Course literature

Scientific papers and other course material will be available in Canvas, free of charge.

COURSE SYLLABUS