The course gives an overview of materials, grouped in metals, organic, minerals, synthetics and basic material knowledge .
Students shall be able to understand key material values like strength, elasticity, and other physical and mechanical properties.
Lectures and written assignments.
Written exam at the end of the year. 4 of 5 written assignments has to be delivered and passed to take the final exam. The course is assessed subject to an A-F
grade scale. E
is the poorest pass mark, as stated in the Regulations for Master's degree programmes at Oslo School of Architecture and Design, § 6-14.