Research Methods for the Built Environment 7.5 credits
Course Contents
The course will provide students with knowledge about the research process within the built environment subject, from formulations research problems to the written production of scientific essays.
The course includes the following elements:
- Introduction to research for the built environment and the research process
- Introduction to human factors in the built environment
- Methodology for investigation of the built environment including quantitative and qualitative assessment methods
- Specific research approaches for the Built Environment including for example Human factors, Evidence Based-Design, Post Occupancy Evaluation, etc.
Prerequisites
Passed courses at least 90 credits within the major subject in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Built Environment, Architecture Engineering, Product Development (with relevant courses in Lighting Design) or equivalent and 15 credits in mathematics, and taken course Scientific Introduction to BIM and Sustainability 7,5 credits, or equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required.
Level of Education: Second cycle
Coursecode/Ladok code: TRBS23
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Type of course | Programme instance course |
| Study type | Normal teaching |
| Semester | Autumn 2024: week 43 – week 2 |
| Rate of study | 100% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Jönköping |
| Time | Day-time |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 18750 SEK |
| Syllabus (PDF) | |
| Application code | HJ-T4275 |