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Curriculum(s) for 2024 - Environmental and Sustainable Building Engineering (30842)

Single curriculum

1st year

LessonSemesterCFUSSDLanguage
10595643 | Digital modelling for architecture1st9ICAR/17ENG

Educational objectives

The course in Digital Modeling for Architecture reflects the issues already discussed during the first year of Descriptive Geometry and Architecture Drawing of the Degree in Sustainable Building Engineering on the geometric shape of space and built on the fundamentals of solid geometry as a basis for defining the abstract geometric model. The different ways of the geometric model representation define the basic tools available to engineer who works in the field of sustainable buildings. The representation is understood here in both the canonical form of two-dimensional graphical model in more modern form of 3D computer model and BIM.
The course has the goal to revisit in an organic way the concepts of solid geometry that have direct application in the architectural design and in the existing buildings knowledge (architectural survey) providing the tools and knowledge base to operate through the digital model.

10595644 | Remote sensing and GIS1st9ICAR/06ENG

Educational objectives

The course provide basic knowledge about Remote Sensing and how it is applied to the study and monitoring of Earth’s surface and its environment. At the end of the course the student is able through GIS software and Remote Sensing Imagery to acquire qualitative and quantitative information about the territory at different scale and its change during the time.
Course Goals
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to....
1. Define and describe basic remote sensing application
2. Analyse and explain remote sensing purposes, advantages, and limitations.
3. Describe basic characteristics of remote sensing imagery.
4. Use the most appropriate satellite imagery to acquire qualitative and quantitative information for a specific application
5. Use GIS software to data processing and analysis
6. Use LiDAR data for the production of Digital Terrain Models

Remote sensing 1st3ICAR/06ENG

Educational objectives

The course provide basic knowledge about Remote Sensing and how it is applied to the study and monitoring of Earth’s surface and its environment. At the end of the course the student is able through GIS software and Remote Sensing Imagery to acquire qualitative and quantitative information about the territory at different scale and its change during the time.
Course Goals
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to....
1. Define and describe basic remote sensing application
2. Analyse and explain remote sensing purposes, advantages, and limitations.
3. Describe basic characteristics of remote sensing imagery.
4. Use the most appropriate satellite imagery to acquire qualitative and quantitative information for a specific application
5. Use GIS software to data processing and analysis
6. Use LiDAR data for the production of Digital Terrain Models

GIS1st6ICAR/06ENG

Educational objectives

The course provide basic knowledge about Remote Sensing and how it is applied to the study and monitoring of Earth’s surface and its environment. At the end of the course the student is able through GIS software and Remote Sensing Imagery to acquire qualitative and quantitative information about the territory at different scale and its change during the time.
Course Goals
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to....
1. Define and describe basic remote sensing application
2. Analyse and explain remote sensing purposes, advantages, and limitations.
3. Describe basic characteristics of remote sensing imagery.
4. Use the most appropriate satellite imagery to acquire qualitative and quantitative information for a specific application
5. Use GIS software to data processing and analysis
6. Use LiDAR data for the production of Digital Terrain Models

Elective course1st9ENG
10595663 | Building design and H-BIM for architectural renovation 2nd9ICAR/10ENG

Educational objectives

The course aims to introduce students in the context of HBIM, the declination of Building Information Modeling specifically designed to adapt to the activities related to the knowledge, restoration, transformation and management of the built and historical built heritage of which our country is particularly rich.

Building design for architectural renovation2nd3ICAR/10ENG

Educational objectives

The course aims to introduce students in the context of HBIM, the declination of Building Information Modeling specifically designed to adapt to the activities related to the knowledge, restoration, transformation and management of the built and historical built heritage of which our country is particularly rich.

H-BIM for architectural renovation2nd6ICAR/10ENG

Educational objectives

The course aims to introduce students in the context of HBIM, the declination of Building Information Modeling specifically designed to adapt to the activities related to the knowledge, restoration, transformation and management of the built and historical built heritage of which our country is particularly rich.

10595646 | Water and solid waste treatment plants2nd9ICAR/03ENG

Educational objectives

The objectives of the course are to provide the student knowledge to plan and manage skills in the context of treatment plants for both municipal solid waste and waste water from both civil and industrial origin. The notions necessary for the design and management of technologies are therefore provided to the student through concepts relating to biological, chemical and physical processes that form the basis of the treatment of both municipal solid waste and waste water.

The course provides the student with the basic processes and technologies to deal with problems related to the treatment of waste water and solid urban waste. The student will have at the end of the course a solid background to manage both the design phase and the management of liquid and solid waste treatment and disposal (knowledge and understanding). During the course a design will be developed either of a purification plant or of a waste collection system in an urban environment (applying knowledge) in which the design choices will be faced by the student (making judgments).

12 ECTS FROM THE FOLLOWING OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
9 ECTS FROM THE FOLLOWING OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

2nd year

LessonSemesterCFUSSDLanguage
10595647 | Structural dynamics1st9ICAR/08ENG

Educational objectives

The objective of the course of Structural Dynamics is to provide the tools for the characterization of the dynamic response, in time-domain and in frequency-domain, of linear structures subjected to harmonic loads and base motions.

In particular, single- and multi-degrees of freedom discrete systems, including the classical dissipative effects of viscous type and periodic forcing terms, are analyzed both in the time and the frequency domain. Modal analysis techniques are then adopted to study the dynamic response of discrete systems subjected to generic loading condition with particular attention to the study of the response to assigned boundary displacement. Response spectrum analysis is then illustrated, and theoretically discussed, to study the structural response to seismic loads. Basics of modal analysis of one-dimensional continuum structural elements are given in the last part of the course. Finally, rudiments for the implementation in “ad hoc” computational software of the analytical methods taught in the course are provided to the students.

Elective course1st6ENG
10595645 | Foundation and earth retaining structures2nd9ICAR/07ENG

Educational objectives

The course is aimed to provide the elemental tools to design earth retaining structures as well as shallow and deep foundations. Both the theoretical and the technological aspects are treated. Different stages of designing are discussed starting from in situ investigation, soil characterisation and soil profile definition, to end up with the choice of the most convenient solution considering both serviceability and ultimate limit states.

Students will be able: to design earth retaining structures; to evaluate the bearing capacity of shallow foundations, the settlements induced by structure self-weight; and to calculate the bearing capacity of a single pile or a pile group, under both axial and lateral loads.

AAF2021 | Final test2nd18ENG

Educational objectives

The final exam consists of the discussion of the thesis of Degree and involves the acquisition of 17 credits.
The thesis, with interdisciplinary and original content, is a pivotal moment for the verification of the knowledge acquired by the student and his ability to deepen and apply independently and original way the specific aspects of the modification of the territory for the purpose of settlement , the protection and enhancement of its environmental features.
It will be carried out under the supervision of a teacher among those of the Degree (Rapporteur) and with the concurrence of at least a second teacher, expert in a discipline different from that of the rapporteur.
The final test is intended to evaluate the thesis developed by the candidate and the possession of appropriate communication skills, in reference to the specific learning outcomes.

AAF2020 | Other educational activities to facilitate entry to the labour market2nd3ENG

Educational objectives

Provide the students with methods and tools to facilitate integration into the world of work.

9 ECTS FROM THE FOLLOWING OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
12 ECTS FROM THE FOLLOWING OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
9 credits of choice in B

Optional groups

The student must acquire 12 CFU from the following exams
LessonYearSemesterCFUSSDLanguage
10589473 | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING1st1st6ICAR/14ITA

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide students the basic knowledge about the "making material and operational" of the architecture. Teaching has therefore for object communication / learning of principles, concepts, rules of art, scientific and technical knowledge which help to define the effective and efficient construct ability of architectural work and that, even in the mid-nineteenth century, were included under the name of "Art of Building".

10593370 | Fundamentals of fluid mechanics1st1st6ICAR/01ENG

Educational objectives

The main objective of this course is to introduce to fluid properties, fluid flow behavior at rest and in motion. The fundamental equations for one-dimensional steady flows will be derived first, and then they will be applied to the study of simple pipe and open-channel flows systems.
Knowledge and understanding: description and characterization of the fluid (water) behavior in static and dynamic conditions;
Applying knowledge and understanding: understand and characterize the environment in its hydraulic aspects; learn how describe the hydraulics of an area of interest;
Making judgements: carry out exercises and activities in group and/or individually;
Communication skills: learn how to frame a specific problem and the possible solutions;
Learning skills: we expect the student will be able to manage the fluid flow description both in its theoretical and practical aspects; a basic knowledge in hydraulics is fundamental in several courses of Master degree.

10611766 | Environmental and urban planning in inner areas1st2nd6ICAR/20ENG

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide the fundamental knowledge relating to territorial, urban and environmental planning and management in consideration of the more general sustainability objectives, as well as to develop (in addition to the technical specifications of analysis, design and management in the environmental, urban and territorial fields) a mastery of urban and environmental planning approaches and methodologies, with particular reference to the perspectives of participatory planning, local development and sustainable development, but above all with particular regard to the specific situation of internal areas, i.e. those territories characterized by high degrees of naturalness, low anthropic density (and depopulation trends), dispersed settlements and lower availability of services, but which in any case are characterized by important potential to be exploited.

10595653 | Project financing2nd1st6ING-IND/35ENG

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide the basic skills of Project Financing and of its innovative models for the sustainability of investment projects in the public and private sector, with particular regard to the context of sustainable construction, and the basic skills of the evaluation techniques of investment projects in the aforementioned sectors

10595665 | Advanced design for sustainable building components 2nd2nd6ICAR/10ENG

Educational objectives

The course aims to describe the main design techniques of building components for the purpose of implementing sustainable construction

10595654 | Advanced processes and technologies for water sustainability2nd2nd6ICAR/03ENG

Educational objectives

ADVANCED PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN WATER MANAGEMENT
The course aims to provide the student with knowledge on the processes, technologies and management strategies that must satisfy the principle of environmental sustainability in the water treatment sector. The solutions aimed at recovering the resource contained in the water, in terms of matter and energy, will be presented in the most modern vision of purification plants as a biorefinery. Along with the most widespread advanced treatment processes, of which the principles and operating characteristics and sizing parameters will be presented, some innovative treatment technologies and systems will also be illustrated with reference to energy and environmental impact. The emerging problems in the water treatment sector will also be discussed, as well as the possible solutions proposed so far.

10595657 | Environmental Hydraulics2nd2nd6ICAR/01ENG

Educational objectives

The main objective of this course is to provide a deep insight into the issues topics covered in the basic course and to provide methodological and computational tools to approach and to solve several problems of interest in the field of Environmental Hydraulics. The course is also aiming at providing the fundamental concepts to understand transport processes in water bodies and their mathematical modelling.

Knowledge and understanding: deep description and characterization of the fluid (water) flows and of transport and mixing in water bodies;
Applying knowledge and understanding: learn how to characterize the conditions of hydraulic risk both in practical and field laboratories;
Making judgements: carry out exercises and activities in group and/or individually;
Communication skills: acquired by means of a continuous exchange among teacher and students during lessons and laboratories;
Learning skills: assessed continuously during the course in all verification activities.

The student must acquire 9 CFU from the following exams
LessonYearSemesterCFUSSDLanguage
10595649 | Hydraulic infrastructures1st1st9ICAR/02ENG

Educational objectives

Knowledge of the major hydraulic constructions including aqueducts, sewers, river protections and works to capture fresh water.

10595658 | Urban health and Sustainable transport 1st1st9ICAR/05, MED/42ENG

Educational objectives

The link between the morphological characteristics of urban contexts and Public Health is a highly topical aspect, given the phenomenon of urbanization that characterizes contemporary society. Health is not only a specifically health problem, but a priority strongly influenced by the environmental and urban context and by strategies implemented by local government. Urban transportation is one example of how local policies can influence health and environmental sustainability.

Educational objectives of the course

• To know the environmental factors that influence human health, with particular reference to the built environment.
• To know how epidemiologic studies can help to quantify health risks related to environmental factors.
• To understand how performing a health impact assessment through the analysis of case studies
• To evaluate the health benefits of the application of healthy building and urban design good practices
• To know strategic urban planning actions on large and small scale able to improve population health and wellness, with particular reference to transport policies.
• To understand the potential in terms of health risk reduction and environmental benefits that could derive adopting of sustainable choices.

At the end of the course, the students should be able:
• To identify health risks that could arise from incorrect planning /designing/ management of built environments.
• To know good technical practices and the main indications on mitigation interventions to prevent disease and environmental risks
• To be able to perform an integrated analysis about health and environmental benefits of sustainable choices at neighborhood scale

10595664 | Architectural engineering for sustainable buildings and environment2nd1st9ICAR/10ENG

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide students with the architectural techniques that best adapt to sustainable construction and that have the lowest environmental impact

10595651 | Groundwater management2nd2nd9GEO/05ENG

Educational objectives

The aim of the course is to give the basic knowledge to the student for the quantitative and qualitative characterization of groundwater resources, aimed at sustainable exploitation of them.

The student must acquire 9 CFU from the following exams
LessonYearSemesterCFUSSDLanguage
10595648 | Seismic design2nd2nd9ICAR/09ENG

Educational objectives

Give to the students the knowledge needed to perform earthquake resistant design of reinforced concrete buildings.

10600183 | Innovation materials for structural design2nd2nd9ICAR/09ENG

Educational objectives

The Course concerns Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites for retrofitting of existing civil constructions and realizations of new ones.

The required knowledge on Mechanical Properties of FRP materials will be introduced, together with the main industrial process adopted for the productions of FRP elements. Applications will be discussed and developed.