BYG203 - University of Agder

BYG203-G Road and Terrain Computer Modelling

10 ECTS credits - Starts Spring - Duration 1 semester(s) - Grimstad

Study programmes Civil Engineering, Bachelor Programme , 2-year Programme in Civil Engineering, 2-year Programme

Teaching starts Spring

Language of instruction Norwegian.

Prerequisites and co-requisites BYG106.

Recommended previous knowledge BYG106 and BYG108 or equivalent.

Learning outcomes After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to apply computer tools.

Course contents Expanding the knowledge on the design process of roads and area plans, with emphasis put on using computer programmes. Based on a crash-course in using the software, a major project is conducted by the students. Also, a series of lectures concerning road building and environmental engineering is given.

Teaching methods Lectures 2 hours per week and exercises/laboratory work 6 hours per week in groups.

Examination requirement Satisfactory submission of compulsory exercises, participation on excursions and course in NovaPoint..

Assessment methods and criteria Written examination, 4 hours (60 % contribution to final assessment) and portfolio with project work in group (40 % contribution to final assessment). Graded assessment. The portfolio must be assessed to Pass to take the written examination. The project work is to be presented plenary that may give basis for individual assessment on the group work.

Level of course Bachelor's level

Name of lecturer/contact person Study Coordinator Rita Ditlefsen

Recommended or required reading Available on request.

Mode of delivery Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading The syllabus will be published on the home page of the course when finalised. See link in the upper right hand corner of the page.

Credit reduction

Offered as a free-standing course Yes

Faculty Faculty of Engineering and Science

ECTS Course Catalogue University of Agder 2009-10

ECTS 2009-10

Norwegian Version