F1D5231 Building Mycology 4.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2022
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course gives a deep understanding regarding building mycological issues.
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the student shall
- have knowledge of microbial attacks on buildings with respect to material combinations and micro environments in the building that may result in microbial attacks;
- have knowledge of suitable countermeasures against such attacks;
- have knowledge of how buildings can cause ill health because of microbial attacks;
- be able to show how this can be applied making buildings developing in a sustainable way.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Master of Science in Civil Engineering or similar, with an undergraduate course in building technology.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
The course literature is announced at the beginning of each course round, but to find new literature is an important part of the course.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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.