Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The student must have knowledge, skills and competencies within the architectural design and engineering field corresponding to the completion of the MSc01 and MSc02 Architectural Engineering education or similar.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The aim of the project is to use the latest architectural engineering research to raise the knowledge level and to qualify the knowledge in the project. Furthermore, the project must document the use of architectural engineering research based knowledge.

Students who complete the module:

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge of practice within the chosen field related to architectural engineering
• Must have knowledge of the theory used or the methodologies within the chosen field

Skills

• Must have the ability to select architectural engineering research based knowledge in the chosen field
• Must be able to select an appropriate research method for the chosen problem area to be examined within the given timeframe or time available
• Must be able to apply relevant research methods as well as praxis-oriented methods

Competences

• Must be able to seek out current research for a theoretical or concrete research project of their choice
• Must be able to integrate relevant research knowledge into a practical project or a theoretical project related to architectural engineering
• Must be able to communicate research results

Type of instruction

See general description of the types of instruction described in the introduction to Chapter 3.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Research and Development in Architectural Engineering and Design
Type of exam	Oral exam based on a project
ECTS	20
Permitted aids	Without aids
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures