Four lectures give an interterdisciplinary overview of the basic concepts architecture for all, usability, inclusion and accessibility and of the interaction between humans and the built environment. Three seminars deal with the obligatory course literature. An environmental assessment is carried out invdividually. An individual essay is discussed at a final seminar.
AD245V Architecture for all: usability, inclusion and accessibility 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The main outcome of the course is to provide an interdisciplinary knowledge of the interaction between humans and the built environment based on the concepts of architecture for all, usability, inclusion and accessibility. After the course, the participants shall be able to analyze various kinds of built environments in terms of usability, inclusion and accessibility, and to suggest measures to improve the interaction between different kinds of users and the built environment.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
- 60 university credits within the fields of architecture, built environment and caring
- Documented proficiency in Swedish B and English A or equivalent
Literature
To be announced at course start
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- MOM1 - Lectures, Seminars and Exercises, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- MOM2 - Essay, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
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If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
The course contains two moments:
MOM1, Lectures, seminars and exercises, 5hp, grade P,F
MOM2, Essay, 2,5hp, grade P,F
For final grade, both moments have to be passed, and 80% attendance at all tuition is required.
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Architecture
Education cycle
Second cycle