Course syllabus for Design of sustainable infrastructure and urban transformation

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Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-14 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameDesign av hållbar infrastruktur och stadsomvandling
  • CodeTRA340
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTRACKS
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • ThemeMTS 7.5 c
  • DepartmentTRACKS
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 97170
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0123 Project 7.5 c
Grading: TH		7.5 c

    Examiner

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    Eligibility

    General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
    Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

    Specific entry requirements

    English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
    Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

    Course specific prerequisites

    In addition to the general requirements to study at advanced level at Chalmers, necessary subject or project specific prerequisite competences (if any) must be fulfilled. Alternatively, the student must obtain the necessary competences during the course. The examiner will formulate and check these prerequisite competences.

    The student will only be admitted in agreement with the examiner.

    Aim

    The aim of the course is to provide a platform to work and solve challenging cross-disciplinary authentic problems from different stakeholders in society such as the academy, industry or public institutions. Additionally, the aim is that students from different educational programs practice working efficiently in global multidisciplinary development teams.

    The course primarily aims to enable students to understand and solve actual urban challenges related to the design of sustainable infrastructure and urban transformation. This is achieved through an open multi-disciplinary case study approach. Additionally, the aim is that students from different educational programs practice working efficiently in multidisciplinary development teams.

    Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)


    Valid for all Tracks courses:
    • critically and creatively identify and/or formulate advanced architectural or engineering problems
    • master problems with open solutions spaces which includes to be able to handle uncertainties and limited information.
    • lead and participate in the development of new products, processes and systems using a holistic approach by following a design process and/or a systematic development process.
    • work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate in teams with different compositions
    • show insights about cultural differences and to be able to work sensitively with them.
    • show insights about and deal with the impact of architecture and/or engineering solutions in a global, economic, environment and societal context.
    • identify ethical aspects and discuss and judge their consequences in relation to the specific problem
    • orally and in writing explain and discuss information, problems, methods, design/development processes and solutions
    • fulfill project specific learning outcomes

    Content

    The course deals with key urban challenges in the areas of space (i.e., form, structure, landscape. land use), flows (i.e., transport or people and goods, mobility), resources (i.e., materials, energy, ecology) and environment (air quality, noise and sound, water), while considering societal and sustainability dimensions.

    The course is based on a problem-based learning progression that aims at providing a broader understanding of infrastructure and urban transformation. The course is designed as a case study in which you will be able to work on a project and develop applied knowledge. The case study, which is performed in groups and based on the Chalmers Johanneberg campus, will provide an opportunity to develop skills needed for the development and operation of urban infrastructure and systems.

    Organisation

    The course is run by a teaching team.
    The main part of the course is a challenge driven project. The challenge may range from being broad societal to profound research driven. The project task is solved in a group. The course is supplemented by on-demand teaching and learning of the skills necessary for the project. The project team will have one university examiner, one or a pole of university supervisors and one or a pole of external co-supervisors if applicable.

    Tracks-theme: Sustainable Cities

    The course is designed to provide an interdisciplinary platform for an exchange of experience and know-how in learning disciplines linked to design of infrastructure and urban transformation in contemporary cities using a challenge-driven approach at a specific site.
    The course consists of 2 main parts
    Part 1 primarily consists of a group project. The project is initiated with the course introduction. Each group should then propose a project idea in a statement of intent report. This is followed by a short presentation or pitch aimed at initial receiving feedback. The final products of the group project are a presentation and a report. Feedback will be available continuously throughout the project with the possibility to book supervision with relevant teachers.
    Part 2 is an individual reflection based on the project, as well as knowledge and skill acquired during the course.


    Literature

    Relevant literature is retrieved and acquired by the students as a part of the project.

    The main document used in the course is the campus development plan 2035/2050. The campus plan describes how Chalmers and property owners envision to develop the campus in coming decades. Additionally, literature will be retrieved through databases at Chalmers Library as a part of the project.

    Examination including compulsory elements

    Final grades are based on the group project and the individual reflection. All obligatory assignments in the course must be approved in order to obtain a final grade from the course. Grading is as 3,4,5 and F.
    To pass the course you need to:
    • Actively contribute to the group project (Part 1)
    • Participate in the group presentations (Part 1)
    • Submit the final group report (as a group) (Part 1)
    • Submit the individual reflection (Part 2)
    The grade is calculated based on the group project (Part 1) and the individual reflection (Part 2), as described below. Please note that we intend to give the same grade for Part 1 to all members in a group, but we reserve the right to remove a member from a group or grade students individually if individual contributions are judged insufficient.

    The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.

    The course syllabus contains changes

    • Changes to course:
      • 2023-04-28: Discontinued Changed to discontinued by UOL
        The course is discontinued