Semester Syllabus 1st semester - VIA University College

1 st semester syllabus – A2014Architectural Technology and Construction Management (ATCM)VIA University CollegeMain subject:1st semester - Communication and Study TechniquesDuration - 3 ECTS creditsLearning aimsKnowledgeThe student should acquire: A basic understanding of the application of oral and written communication within the ATCMprofession Knowledge on teams and methods of cooperation and collaborative learning Knowledge on the structure of reports and the significance regarding decision making Knowledge on the significance of verbal communication Knowledge of file management systems in a digital presentation Knowledge of the “learning to learn” phase of the Constructing Architect education.Skills (mono-disciplinary aims)The student should: Acquire basic skills in the oral presentation of technical subjectsAcquire basic skills in problem formulation, data collection and the written communication oftechnical subjectsBe able to - both verbally and in writing - reflect on and document their own learning gains, includingwhen collaborating with othersHave the ability to write a report as a documentation of the work and phase.Have the ability to document study techniques relevant to PBLContent:Cooperation and collaborative learningPortfolio - including: Self-reflection (learning aims, self-evaluation and knowledge sharing) Reflection on subjects (learning aims, self-evaluation and knowledge sharing) Documentation of learning styles, counselling meetings, team contracts, Project meetings An introduction to team/group organized work Incorporate practical elements in group-/team workStudy techniques, including: Information retrieval Reading and note-taking techniquespage 28 of 36