Architectural Practice B (PG)

Subject 702-845 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Up to threes hours of lectures per week
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: 702-848 Architectural Practice A
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Peter Raisbeck
Subject Overview: A theoretical and analytical investigation of the best methods available to architects to fulfill their legal, ethical and professional obligations to clients and other parties affected by both the practice and business of architecture. Fields of study include a further overview of the construction industry; office practice including accounting and financial reporting; employment; the procurement of buildings, tendering, building contract administration and control of cost, time and quality; quality assurance; programs and regulatory constraints.
Assessment: Four written assignments totalling not more than 3000 words, and one examination of two hours.
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts: To be advised.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Master of Architecture
Master of Architecture(by Coursework)

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