TSIR22 - Scientific Introduction to BIM and Sustainability

Course Code:	TSIR22
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)

On completion of the course the student shall:

Knowledge and understanding

demonstrate comprehension of the concept of BIM in research
demonstrate comprehension of the concept of sustainability and assessment systems in research
display knowledge of identifying the components of scientific approach in research
display methodological knowledge of the practice of academic reading and writing regarding BIM and sustainability

Skills and abilities

demonstrate the ability to evaluate different BIM based sustainability assessment systems for a sustainable built environment
demonstrate the ability to describe, analyze and reflect on relevant scientific topics in orally and writing form

Judgement and approach

demonstrate an understanding of the state-of-art regarding the concepts of BIM and sustainability within the built environment
demonstrate the ability to independently and critically select and analyze relevant scientific literature

Content

In this course the focus will be on developing academic reading and writing skills about the scientific approaches regarding the concept of BIM and sustainability.

The course includes the following elements:

Theoretical introduction to the concept of Building Information Management
Theoretical introduction to the concept of Sustainability in the building sector
Introduction to the scientific approach
Introduction to scientific research methods
Training in academic reading and analysis
Training in academic writing

Type of instruction

Instruction is conducted through lectures and seminars.

Language of instruction is English.

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
Written report ¹	4.5 credits	5/4/3/U
Oral presentation	3 credits	G/U

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

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