Course Description
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Course Name
Technology II
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Design
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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Host University Units
24 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course aims to develop an understanding of materials, components, assembly systems, and generic details applicable to composite construction systems and small framed structures in reinforced concrete and steel. In addition the course aims to develop an awareness of materials and construction as an informant of design at the scale of 2 - 4 storey buildings with basements, and of the link between design development and detail resolution, both in precedent of architectural merit and in the student?s own design development work, based on studiowork projects. An understanding of 2d and 3d graphic representation of building assembly is included.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.