Ricardo Pontes Resende

The general objectives are realized through the following learning objectives:
OA1. To relate the origin, chemical composição and microstructure of building materials, their physical, mechanical and hygrothermal properties and their functions.
OA2. Understand and formulate the functional requirements of materials in construction.
OA3. Know the origin and manufacturing processes of materials, their life cycle and impact on the environment.
OA4. Know the different classes of materials, their properties, applications and limitations.

The syllabus is divided in the following contents:
CP1. Origin of matter and fundamental laws.
CP2. Introduction to Materials Science.
CP3. Functional requirements and application of materials in construction.
CP4. The main building materials and their application: stone, earth, wood, metals, ceramics, hydraulic and non-hydraulic binders, glass, bituminous materials, polymer-plastics, advanced materials.

There are two assessment methods:
1. Assessment throughout the semester:
- Group presentation of a material (25%)
- Construction and Testing of Spaghetti Bridges, in groups (25%)
- Individual test (50%)

A minimum grade of 8.0 is required in each assessment component throughout the semester. A minimum attendance of at least 2/3 of the classes is required.

2. Assessment by Exam
Students who did not pass the assessment throughout the semester or wish to improve their grade may take a written exam.

Leonor Domingos

The macro Learning Outcomes are:
LO1 - Create and improve the capacities of communication and visual comprehension;
LO2 - Improving spacial perception and idea generation;
LO3 - Integration of new technologies;
LO4 - Instigate the cooperation, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary learning;
LO5 - Interaction between Design and Fabrication

The Syllabus contents are:
S1 - Foundations of drawing and techniques to represent objects;
S2 - Foundations of perspective and large scale drawing;
S3 - Field sketching and space representation;
S4 - Introduction to 3D modelling with Rhinoceros;
S5 - Geometric modelling with Rhinoceros;
S6 - Foundations of 3D printing and working with printers;
S7 - Concept and object development/Final project

Due to the practical nature of the course, assessment is conducted throughout the semester and there is no Exam.

In the initial phase, which includes manual drawing, students' in-class drawings and field drawings initiated in class and improved or completed outside of class will be assessed, accounting for 25% of the final grade.

There will be a test involving a 3D modeling exercise in Rhinoceros, which will also contribute 25% to the final grade.

The third assessment component requires students to present their project, as well as the final model created in Rhinoceros along with its 3D print. This component will account for 50% of the final grade.

Students must achieve a minimum score of 8,0 in each assessment component.

A minimum attendance of at least 2/3 of the classes is required.
There is no Exam.

Luís Miguel Torres Curado

The general objectives of the curricular unit are guaranteed through the following Learning Outcomes:
OA1 - Provide a general understanding of the built environment, including its components, processes and systems.
OA2 - Prepare students for work in a variety of fields related to the built environment, such as architecture, engineering and urban planning.
OA3 - Develop skills to assess the environmental impact of construction projects and develop sustainable solutions.
OA4 - To confer proficiency in English in areas relevant to the construction industry

The syllabus of this course goes as follows:
CP1 - The extent of human impact on the planet - from landscape to building
CP2 - Construction processes: planning, design, construction and operation. Construction logistics chain - Metabolism of materials and energy
CP3 - Markets and types of contracts
CP4 - How construction is financed
CP5 - Sustainable construction - Circular economy

There are two assessment methodologies:

1. Assessment throughout the Semester:
- Practical work with discussions and visit reports (60%)
- Individual written test, on the date of the 1st Exam (40%)
To pass the Assessment throughout the Semester, students must not score below 8.0 in any of the assessment components.
A minimum attendance of at least 2/3 of the classes is required.

2. Written Exam

João Pedro Rijo

LG1. Review the concept of function and its properties. Types of functions and operations with functions.
LG2. Graphics of elementar functions and function transformations.
LG3. Limits, indeterminations and graphic interpretation. Continuity.
LG4. Derivatives and its applications. Graphic interpretation.
LG5. Linear approximations and higher order approximations.
LG6. Derivative of composed functions and inverse functions.
LG7. Calculations with matrices and vectors.
LG8. Calculating detrminants and applicating its proprieties.
LG9. Knowing the concept of linear transformation and representation with matrices.
LG10. Calculating eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

PC1. Function. Elementar functions, Different type of functions. Operations with functions. Logaritmic and trigonometric functions.
PC2. Limits of a function at a point, Continuity at a point. Assimptotic lines.
PC3. Derivative of a function at a point. Derivative rules. Optimization problems.
PC4. Derivative of composed functions – chain rule. Derivative of the inverse function.
PC5. Linear approximation and Taylor approximation.
PC6. Solving linear equation systems. Matrices and operations. Inverting matrices. Determinants and properties. Linear transformations.
PC7. Real vector space. Inner product. Parallelism and perpendicularity.
PC8. Eigenvalues, eigenvectores and matrix diagonalization.

Passing with a grade not lower than 10 points in one of the following modalities:
- Assessment throughout the Semester:
* 8 assignments/mini-tests conducted during classes. The best 6 are counted, each with a weight of 5% (total of 30%).
* autonomous work, with a weight of 5%.
* applied mathematics project, with a weight of 5%.
* Final test to be conducted on the date of the first exam period, with a weight of 60% and a minimum grade of 8 points

or

- Examination Assessment (100%).

There is the possibility of conducting oral examinations. Grades above 17 points must be defended orally.

Minimum attendance of no less than 2/3 of classes is required.

Joao Paulo Henriques

LO1: Understand the main theories, concepts, and issues related to Work, Organizations, and Technology;
LO2: Understand the main processes of the digital transition directly related to the world of work and its organizations;
LO3: Analyze the multiple social, economic, and political implications brought by the digital transition;
LO4: Explore cases, strategies, and application methods to understand the real impacts of the digital transition on professions, companies, and organizations.

PC1. Is work different today than it was in the past?
PC2. What rights and duties in the world of work?
PC3. How has theory looked at technology?
PC4. What digital technologies are changing work?
PC5. What future for work?
PC6. Is artificial intelligence really that intelligent?
PC7. Where does precariousness begin and end?
PC8. Who is to blame when the machine makes a mistake?
PC9. Do digital technologies change the relationship between unions and companies?
PC10. What digital transformation in Portugal?

Continuous assessment throughout the semester:
Each student will conduct a Flipped Classroom session, which represents 20% of the final grade.

Individual work accounting for 35% of the final grade.

Group work accounting for a total of 35% of the final grade (10% for the group presentation and 25% for the written work).

Attendance and participation in classes represent 10% of the final grade. A minimum attendance of no less than 2/3 of the classes is required.

Each assessment element must have a minimum grade of 8. The final average of the various elements must be equal to or greater than 9.5.

Examination evaluation (1st Period if chosen by the student, 2nd Period, and Special Period): in-person exam representing 100% of the final grade with a minimum grade of 9.5.

Paulo Henrique Contente Rocha

LG1 Represent points and vectors and calculate distances.
LG2 Perform operations with vectors and identify the relative position of planes and lines.
LG3 Determine equations of the line and the plane.
LG4 Calculate and interpret the inner and cross products between vectors.
LG5 Parametrising curves and calculating normal and tangent vectors.
LG6 Identify the different conics and make its representation.
LG7 Understand the properties of triangles and apply them to solve problems.
LG8 Distinguish between population and sampling and classify variables.
LG9 Represent and analyse data and apply and interpret statistical measures.
LG10 Apply statistical inference measures and hypothesis tests.
LG11 Understand and apply the concept of distribution.
LG12 Acquiring skills in problem solving contextualized in topics of the course.
LG13 Articulate the different approaches of the contents: graphical, numerical and algebraic.

PC1 Points and vectors in the plane and in space
PC2 Distance between two points and from a point to a line. Planar sections and spherical surface. Measures
PC3 Vectors and operations. Inner product. Parallelism and perpendicularity of vectors. Relative position of lines and planes
PC4 Vector director and equation of a line
PC5 Cross product. Vector normal to a plane and equations of the plane
PC6 Parametrization of curves in plane and in space. Normal and tangent vectors to a curve. Intersection of curves. Polar coordinates
PC7 Conics (parabolas, hyperbolas, circles and ellipses) and study of triangles
PC8 Quantitative and qualitative variables in statistics. Data grouped into classes
PC9 Relative and absolute frequencies. Measures of location. Dispersion parameters. Correlation coefficients
PC10 Basic concepts in inferential statistics. Estimation. Confidence intervals
PC11 Hypothesis testing
PC12 Random variable and probability distributions (normal, Student's t, chi-square).

Approval with a mark of not less than 10 (scale 1-20) in one of the following modalities:
- Periodic assessment: 2 assessment tests (T1 and T2) (25% each) + weekly exercises (10%) + final test (FT) taken on the date of the first exam (40%).
The average mark for the tests ( (T1+T2)/2 ) is at least 7.0.
The final test (FT) has a minimum mark of 7.0.
or
- Assessment by Exam (100%).

Sébastien França Roux

OA1 - BIM dimensions and uses and appropriate modeling practices.
OA2 - To build BIM models of Architectural and Structural specialties on conventional reinforced concrete and steel frame buildings, applying modeling rules appropriate to the uses.
OA3 - To be able to work colaboratively

The course contents (CP) are:
CP1. CP1. History and fundamentals of BIM methodology.
CP2. Modeling of reinforced concrete structures.
CP3. Modeling architectural elements: walls, ceilings, spans, secondary elements.
CP4. Production of bill of quantities, drawings and annotations.
CP5. Collaborative platforms and work.

Assessment is continuous and takes place in class, where the teacher checks weekly exercises, site visit and guest lectures' reports and class participation (50%). There is also a group project developed throughout the semester through collaborative methodology and carried out in conjunction with the Construction Systems and Processes I course (50%). The final discussion of the project, which takes place in the last week of classes, and participation in site visits are compulsory.
Continuous assessment requires, also, a minimum attendance of 2/3 of the lessons actually taught.
Given the practical nature and assessment methodology of the course, there is no final exam.

Renato Ferreira

At the end of this UC, the student should be able to:
OA.1 Define requirements for a technology project
OA.2. Elaborate the schedule according to the proposed objectives for the project
OA.3. Develop the project according to requirements
OA.4. Develop test plan
OA.5. Test the project (partial and integrated)
OA.6. make the adaptations
OA.7. Techniques for presenting technological projects
OA.8. Preparation of demonstration of its features
OA9: Standards for the preparation of technical reports

I. Introduction to technological innovation along the lines of Europe
II. Planning a technological project and its phases
III. Essential aspects for the development of a project
IV. Definition of material resources
V. Budget of a project
VI. Partial and joint Test Plan
VII. Presentation of a technological project
VIII. Technological project demonstration
IX. Preparation of Technical Report

Periodic grading system:
- Group project: first presentation: 30%; second presentation and exibithion: 40%; final report: 30%. The presentations, demonstrations and defence are in group.

Ricardo Pontes Resende

Building Systems and Processes I and Building Information Modelling I take place in parallel, and learning is enhanced between the two courses, since the construction systems and processes addressed in Construction Systems and Processes are modelled in Building Information Modelling I.
OA1. Describe and explain the constitution and construction aspects of building systems in reinforced concrete and distinguish and describe the secondary systems (floors, walls and roofs)
OA2. To know the activities of the structural project and hygrothermal and building comfort calculus in order to support the professionals responsible for those processes through the development of digital work processes, promoting interoperability.

The Program includes the following contents:
CP1. Building construction systems and sustainability.
CP2. Floor systems: Constitution and preliminary design of concrete slabs and lightweight concrete slabs; Flooring finishes.
CP3. Wall systems: Non-structural external walls; Non-structural internal walls; Coatings and claddings for externaland internal walls.
CP4. Roof systems: Constitution and pitched roof tiling; Constitution and roofing of horizontal roofs.
CP5. Principles of computer aided structural and hygrothermal simulation.

Due to its practical and project-based nature, the assessment takes place throughout the semester and consists of two components:
1 - Test (25%).
2 - Class participation, evaluated through assiduity and delivery of the homework (15%).
2 - An individual project developed throughout the semester using a collaborative methodology, carried out in conjunction with the course Building Information Modeling I (60%). This project includes a final discussion, which takes place in the last week of classes.
To pass, the student must not have a grade lower than 8.0 in any of the assessment components.
A minimum attendance of at least 2/3 of the classes is required.
Participation in site visits is mandatory.
There is no exam.

LO1. Develop specific oral communication skills for public presentations.
LO2. Know and identify strategies for effective use of the vocal apparatus.
LO3. Identify and improve body expression. LO4. Learn performance techniques.
The learning objectives will be achieved through practical and reflective activities, supported by an active and participatory teaching method that emphasizes experiential learning. The knowledge acquired involves both theatrical theory and specific oral communication techniques. Students will learn about the fundamentals of vocal expression, character interpretation and improvisation, adapting this knowledge to the context of public performances.

PC1. Preparing for a presentation.
PC2. Non-verbal communication techniques.
PC3. Voice and body communication, audience involvement. PC4. Presentation practice and feedback. The learning objectives will be achieved through practical and reflective activities, supported by the active and participatory teaching method which emphasizes experiential learning. Classes will consist of activities such as: Theatrical experiences and group discussions; Practical activities; Presentations and exhibitions of autonomous work; Individual reflection.

The assessment of the Public Presentations with Theatrical Techniques course aims to gauge the development of students' skills in essential aspects of public presentations. The assessment structure includes activities covering different aspects of the experiential learning process involving both theatrical techniques and specific communication techniques.
Assessment throughout the semester includes activities covering different aspects of the process of preparing a public presentation, including group and individual work activities:
Group activities (50%) [students are challenged to perform in groups of up to 5 elements, made up randomly according to each activity proposal].
1-Practical Presentations: Students will be assessed on the basis of their public presentations throughout the semester:
Description: each group receives a presentation proposal and must identify the elements of the activity and act in accordance with the objective.
The results of their work are presented in class to their colleagues (Time/group: presentation - 5 to 10 min.; reflection - 5 min.). Assessment (oral): based on active participation, organization of ideas and objectivity in communication, vocal and body expression, the use of theatrical techniques and performance. Presentations may be individual or group, depending on the proposed activities.
Individual activities (50%)
1-Exercises and Written Assignments (Autonomous Work):
Description: In addition to the practical presentations, students will be asked to carry out exercises and written tasks related to the content covered in each class. These activities include reflecting on techniques learned, creating a vision board, analyzing academic objectives, student self-assessment throughout the semester, answering theoretical questions and writing presentation scripts.
Assessment: (Oral component and written content), organization, content, correct use of the structure and procedures of the autonomous work proposed in each class, ability to answer questions posed by colleagues and the teacher. Communication skills and the quality of written work will be assessed, with a focus on clarity of presentation. These activities will help to gauge conceptual understanding of the content taught.
There will be no assessment by final exam, and approval will be determined by the weighted average of the assessments throughout the semester.
General considerations: in the assessment, students will be given feedback on their performance in each activity.
To complete the course in this mode, the student must attend 80% of the classes. The student must have more than 7 (seven) points in each of the assessments to be able to remain in evaluation in the course of the semester.

LO1. Acquiring knowledge about the fundamentals and stages of the Design Thinking process
LO2. Develop skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, empathy and creativity.
LO3. To apply Design Thinking in problem solving in several areas, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

S1. Introduction to Design Thinking and Stage 1: Empathy (3h)
S2. Steps 2 and 3: Problem Definition and Ideation (3h)
S3. Step 4: Prototyping (3h)
S4. Step 5: Testing and application of Design Thinking in different areas (3h)

Semester-long Assessment Mode:

• Class participation (20%): Evaluates students' presence, involvement, and contribution in class discussions and activities.

• Individual work (40%): Students will develop an individual project applying Design Thinking to solve a specific problem. They will be evaluated on the application of the stages of Design Thinking, the quality of the proposed solutions, and creativity.

• Group work (40%): Students will form groups to develop a joint project, applying Design Thinking to solve a real challenge. Evaluation will be based on the application of the steps of Design Thinking, the quality of the solutions, and collaboration among group members.

To complete the course in the Semester-long Assessment mode, the student must attend at least 75% of the classes and must not score less than 7 marks in any of the assessment components. The strong focus on learning through practical and project activities means that this course does not include a final assessment mode.

LO1. Know the structure, language and ethical and normative (APA) procedures for writing academic texts.
LO2. Learn how to use generative models to write academic texts.
LO3. Discuss procedures for the analysis, relevance and reliability of data generated by AI.
LO4. Recognize the ethical implications of using generative AI in an academic context. The learning objectives will be achieved through practical and reflective activities such as:
- Group discussions;
- Analysis of texts;
- Oral defense;
- Practical exercises.

CP1. Introduction: academic writing and generative models:
- Understanding how Generative Artificial Intelligence works: the path towards using generative AI in the academic environment.
CP2. Procedures for planning and constructing argumentative texts with the help of AI:
- Identifying the possibilities and hallucinations in the answers produced by Generative AI.
CP3. Critical analysis of texts produced: identifying and referencing data sources and analyzing their relevance to the objectives of academic work:
- Exploring the possibilities of data validation and the potential use of Generative AI tools in the production of academic papers.
CP4. Opportunities and risks of using AI: good practice guide for accessing, sharing and using Generative AI in an academic context:
- Understand the dynamics in responsible and ethically committed use when carrying out academic work with Generative AI tools.

The assessment of the course aims to gauge the development of students' skills in the informed use of generative models as an aid to the production of academic work. Assessment throughout the semester includes the following activities:
1.Individual activities (50%)
1.1 Participation in activities throughout the semester (10%).
Description: this component aims to assess each student's specific contribution to the activities carried out.
Assessment: Interventions in the classroom; relevance of the student's specific contributions to the debates.
1.2 Simulations of prompts with AI tools in an academic context (20%).
Description: the student must create a clear/justified, well-structured prompt, according to the script proposed by the teacher in class.
Assessment: (submit on moodle), communication skills and teamwork based on the quality of the prompt simulations carried out.
1.3 Oral Defense - group presentation - 5 minutes; debate - 5 minutes (20%).
Description: Each student must present their contributions to the work carried out to the class.
Evaluation: after the student's presentation, there will be a question and answer session.2. group activities (50%)
[students are organized in groups of up to 5 elements, constituted randomly]
2.1 Group presentations, revisions, editing and validation of content produced by AI (20%):
Description: Formation of working groups to review and edit the texts, using the generative models.
Evaluation: (submit to moodle), collection of relevant information, clarity and the innovative nature of the use of properly structured promts.
2.2 Development of strategies for reviewing, editing and validating content produced by AI (10%).
Description: At the end of each stage of the activity, students will have to promote critical evaluations by reflecting on the ethical challenges of integrating AI into an academic environment.
Evaluation: (submit on moodle), work will be corrected and evaluated based on accuracy and compliance with the quality of revisions, edits and the participation of students in the feedback provided to colleagues.
2.3 Final Project Presentation Simulations (20%):
Description: the groups choose a topic and create a fictitious project following the structure of a technical report or scientific text, making a presentation of their project in class (5 minutes) and debating the topic (5 minutes).
Evaluation: (submit on moodle): organization, content, correct use of the structure and procedures of academic work.
General considerations: feedback will be given during the semester. The student must have more than 7 (seven) points in each of the assessments to be able to remain in evaluation in the course of the semester.

Bruno Miguel Gonçalves Mataloto

By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to:
LO1: Apply fundamental programming concepts.
LO2: Create procedures and functions with parameters.
LO3: Understanding the syntax of the Python programming language.
LO4: Develop programming solutions for problems of intermediate complexity.
LO5: Explain, execute and debug code fragments developed in Python.
LO6: Interpret the results obtained from executing code developed in Python.
LO7: Develop programming projects.

PC1. Integrated development environments. Introduction to programming: Logical sequence and instructions, Data input and output.
PC2. Constants, variables and data types. Logical, arithmetic and relational operations.
PC3. Control structures.
PC4. Lists and Lists of Lists
PC5. Procedures and functions. References and parameters.
PC6. Objects and object classes.
PC7. File Manipulation.
PC8: Graphical Interface.

The course follows a project-based continuous assessment model throughout the semester due to its highly practical nature, and does not include a final exam.

The student is evaluated according to the following parameters:
A1 (30% of the final grade): Learning Tasks validated by teachers, with a minimum grade of 8 points on the average of the tasks. There are 10 learning tasks and the 8 best grades count.

A2 (70% of the final grade): Mandatory Group Project (maximum 3 members) with theoretical-practical discussion (Delivery: 30%, Practical-oral: 40% with a minimum grade of 8). Component A2 has a minimum score of 9.5 points.

Students who do not achieve the minimum grade will have the opportunity to complete a 100% Practical Project with an oral discussion.

Minimum attendance of no less than 2/3 of classes is required.

Sébastien França Roux

The general objectives are realized through the following learning outcomes:

OA1. Modelling of terrain and infrastructures: roads, viaducts, special structures.
OA2. Modelling of utilities, systems, and equipment in buildings.
OA3. Work management and interoperability.

The Course Contents are:

CP1. Modelling of terrain, earthworks, and retaining structures.
CP2. Creation and management of families.
CP3. Modelling of roads and special constructions.
CP4. Modelling of equipment and systems in buildings: ventilation and air conditioning, water supply, gas and energy, drainage, etc.
CP5. Customization of modeling software and management of templates.

Due to the project-based teaching approach, assessment is conducted throughout the semester and consists of:

- Individual exercises assigned in class and completed independently, visit reports, and class participation (40%).
- Individual project developed throughout the semester using a collaborative methodology, with a final discussion, carried out in conjunction with the course Construction Systems and Processes II (60%).

Participation in site visits is mandatory.
A minimum attendance of at least 2/3 of the classes is required.
There is no final exam.

Manuel João da Silva Oliveira

Pedro Sousa Romano

At the end of the learning unit, the student must be able to:
LG.1. Understand entrepreneurship;
LG.2. Create new innovative ideas, using ideation techniques and design thinking;
LG.3. Create value propositions, business models, and business plans;
LG.5. Develop, test and demonstrate technology-based products, processes and services;
LG.6. Analyse business scalability;
LG.7. Prepare internationalization and commercialization plans;
LG.8. Search and analyse funding sources

I. Introduction to Entrepreneurship;
II. Generation and discussion of business ideas;
III. Value Proposition Design;
IV. Business Ideas Communication;
V. Business Models Creation;
VI. Business Plans Generation;
VII. Minimum viable product (products, processes and services) test and evaluation;
VIII. Scalability analysis;
IX. Internationalization and commercialization;
X. Funding sources

Periodic grading system:
- Group project: first presentation: 30%; second presentation: 30%; final report: 40%.

Luís Miguel Torres Curado

The general objectives of the course are realized through the following learning outcomes:

OA1: Understand the design, operation and dynamic nature of construction sites.

OA2: Understand the current scope of quality management in construction. Understand the regulatory and normative context. Apprehend quality management procedures in building design. To be able to design and implement quality management systems.

OA3: Know and interpret the legislation for exercising the role of Safety Coordinator in Construction; Carry out Health and Safety Plans, as well as technically validate them and monitor their execution during the construction phase; Support the Owner in the elaboration and updating of the construction site initial communication and technical compilation.

OA4: Understand the overlaps, synergies, differences and integration possibilities between quality, safety and sustainability management systems.

The course sylabus comprises the following contents:

CP1 – Construction sites
a) Facilities and support means
b) Design and operation, interrelationships and transience

CP2 - Quality in construction:
a) From inspection to Total Quality
b) Quality in construction design
c) Standards, Portuguese Quality System, Accreditation and Certification
d) Structuring and documents of Quality Management Systems
e) Implementation and Control of Quality Systems in the Construction sites

CP3 - Occupational safety and health (OSH) in construction
a) OSH management systems
b) OSH Legal Regime
c) OSH Coordination in Design and Construction

CP4 - Integrated Quality, OSH and Sustainability Management Systems, in a BIM context.

There are two assessment methods: assessment throughout the semester and Final Exam.

1 - Assessment throughout the semester:
- Individual project work with discussion and visit reports (60%)
- Individual written test (40%)
To pass, students must not score below 8.0 in any assessment component. A minimum attendance of at least 2/3 of the classes is required.

2 - Assessment by Exam.

Ricardo Pontes Resende

Building Construction Systems and Processes II runs concurrently with BIM Modeling II, with enhanced learning between the two courses, as the construction systems and processes covered in Building Construction Systems and Processes II are represented in BIM Modeling II. The specific Learning Objectives are as follows:

OA1. Understand and design integrally – space, structure, construction system, partitions, facades, networks – tall buildings, including seismic safety, fire safety, accessibility, systems for hygrothermal comfort and indoor air quality, and other building networks, including their relationship with the exterior.

OA2. Know the methods of excavation and backfilling, and earth retention systems for all types of works.

OA3. Understand infrastructure works, their functional and structural operation, and construction methods.

The Course Program includes the following contents:
CP1. Design of tall buildings with concrete, steel, wood, and mixed structures: seismic safety, fire safety, and main legislation.
CP2. Secondary construction systems: false ceilings; raised floors; exterior and interior openings; stairs; mechanical lifting systems.
CP3. Building networks: HVAC and smoke and gas extraction systems; water supply; wastewater drainage; electrical installations; gas distribution; telecommunications and home automation; fire safety.
CP4. Knowledge of excavation, backfilling, and earth retention methods, as well as common foundation solutions.
CP5. Roads, bridges, and viaducts; buried and hydraulic works; special structures.

Due to its practical and project-based nature, the assessment takes place throughout the semester and consists of two components:
1 - Test (25%).
2 - Class participation, evaluated through assiduity and delivery of the homework (15%).
2 - An individual project developed throughout the semester using a collaborative methodology, carried out in conjunction with the course Building Information Modeling II (60%). This project includes a final discussion, which takes place in the last week of classes.
To pass, the student must not have a grade lower than 8.0 in any of the assessment components.
A minimum attendance of at least 2/3 of the classes is required.
Participation in site visits is mandatory.
There is no exam.

Ricardo Pontes Resende

LO1.Modelling of systems in buildings.
LO2. Know, apply and verify modeling quality requirements.
LO3. Understand interoperability in digital construction and work in open colaborative environments.
LO4. Know and develop working methods using Open-Source software.

PC1. Modelling of HVAC, water, gas and energy systems in buildings.
PC2. Quality assurance, Q&A techniques and software
PC3. Use of BIM models for sustainability, energy analysis, facility management.
PC4. Open forms of information exchange, IFC format
PC5. Open-Source modeling software and open methodologies.

The periodic assessment consists of two individual tests performed in class (30%) and a group work of modelling, developed through a collaborative methodology, which is done in conjunction with the Building Utilities and Smart Buildings course (70%).
Final exam is waived for students who obtain both test averages equal or greater than 9.5 and grade above 8.0 on all tests.
Attendance must be >= 2/3 of classes.

There is a final exam with a theoretical and practical component.

Thiago Bessa Pontes

LO1 Frame and understand the main components of the World Wide Web;
LO2 Know and correctly apply the client programming model and the MVC paradigm;
LO3 Use and extend server technologies to develop web applications and services;
LO4 Integrate web applications and services with Database Management Systems;
LO5 Understand the life cycle pipeline of a web project;
LO6 Develop creativity, technological innovation, critical thinking;
LO7 Develop self-learning, peer review, teamwork, oral expression.

S1 Introduction. The history of the Web. Programming languages for the Web; W3C standards.
S2 World Wide Web Architecture. Screen marking with HyperText Markup Language (HTML).
S3 Client-side programming. Structure description (HTML), style sheets (CSS) and dynamic updating of the graphical interface. Input validation; Introduction to client-side security.
S4 Server-side programming. Distribution of static content, dynamic generation of content and MVC design pattern. Services and communication between services. Introduction to server-side security.
S5 Data persistence. Integration with Database Management Systems
S6 Service-oriented web architectures. Web Services and Microservices. Middleware models for the Web. Containerization.

Course with Periodic Assessment, not by Final Exam.
Assessment weights:
- Lab project (in group between 2 and 4), with technical report, individual oral discussion (60%)
- 4 multiple response individual Mini-tests (40%)

A mark below 8 assigns (in average of mini-tests) the student to an exam in normal and/or the appeal period (40% of the mark) in a written test, with the completion and approval of the group project, or an individual project (with technical report and individual oral discussion) is mandatory (60%).

Pedro Sousa Romano

At the end of this UC, the student should be able to:
LG.1. Present the image of the product/service in a website
OA.2. Present the image of the product/service in social networks
OA.3. Describe functionalities of the product/service
OA.4. Describe phases of the development plan
OA.5. Develop a prototype
OA.6. Test the prototype in laboratory
OA.7. Correct the product/service according to tests
OA.8. Optimize the product/service considering economic, social, and environmental aspects
OA.9. Adjust the business plan after development and tests, including commercialization and image
OA.10. Define product/service management and maintenance plan

I. Development of the product/service image
II. Functionalities of the product/service
III. Development plan
IV. Development of the product/service (web/mobile or other)
V. Revision of the business plan
VI. Management and maintenance of the product/service
VII. Certification plan
VIII. Intellectual property, patents, and support documentation
IX. Main aspects for the creation of a startup - juridical, account, registry, contracts, social capital, obligations, taxes

Periodic grading system:
- Group project: first presentation: 30%; second presentation: 30%; final report: 40%. The presentations, demonstrations and Defence are in group.

Bruno Miguel Gonçalves Mataloto

LO1. Dominate the technology of installation of various building infrastructure;
LO2. Recognizing the conditionings drawn in different infrastructures, proceeding to its compatibility.
LO3. Identify the different constituent elements of infrastructure;
LO4. Identify the basic principles of design of various infrastructure.
LO5. Understand the systems for smart buildings and utilities integration, from as sustainable construction perspective.

CP1. Utilities. Introduction;
CP2. Water supply and drainage systems;
CP3. Electricity and telecommunications systems;
CP4. Gas supply systems;
CP5. HVAC - Heating, ventilation and air conditioning;
CP6. Other systems (central vacuum, alarm, detection and extinguishing);
CP7. Shearing layers concept and in(ter)dependence between systems.
CP8. Smart building systems and utilities integration.

The periodic assessment consists of:
- group assignments with oral discussion (50%) and site visit reports (15%). The assignment is common with BIM Modelling III.
- individual written test (35%), during the class period.
To be approved in the continuous and periodic assessment the student must not score below 8.0 in any of the assessment elements and the attendance must be >= 2/3.
Students not approved in the continuous and periodic assessment may attend a written exam.

Leonor Domingos

The course Learning outcomes are:
LO1 - To reflect and apply theoretical principles, standards and recommendations for intervention, to give the capability of dialogues with other professionals;
LO2 - To know and use means and techniques of building survey, materials and systems characterization and identify main anomalies and pathologies;
OA3 - Make integrated and efficient use of digital technologies to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams in diagnosis, design and rehabilitation operations in buildings.

The Program includes the following contents
PC1. The reuse, conversion and rehabilitation of buildings in the context of Circular Economy for Sustainability, principles for the intervention in classified and non-classified built heritage.
PC2. Techniques for surveying and characterization of buildings, identification of construction systems, inventory of materials, identification of pathologies;
PC3. BIM modelling for rehabilitation, LaserScan, terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry, thermography and other surveying techniques.

The evaluation is periodic:
Group work: 60%.
Individual pratical test: 40%;
Attendance of 2/3 at least of the classes is mandatory, a minimum score of 8.0 in all the assessment instruments.
Students who fail the periodic assessment can take a final exam: 100%

LO1. Coordinate projects in 3D, 4D and 5D (space, time and cost) with the BIM methodology and tools.
LO2. Build and manage collaborative work processes.
LO3. BIM implementation in projects and companies.

The contents of the course are:
PC1. Spatial coordination (clash detection).
PC2. Planning construction.
PC3. Classification systems.
PC4. Measuring and budgeting from BIM models.
PC5. Open BIM and interoperability.
PC6. BIM Standards, Methods and Protocols.
PC7. BIM Execution Plans.
PC8. BIM for sustainability.

The assessment consists of:
- group assignment with discussion (70%), which addresses the implementation of BIM methodology in a multidisciplinary project team. This work is developed in conjunction with the UC Construction Management.
- individual written test (30%), during the period of classes.
To succeed in the periodic assessment, the weighted average of the elements of assessment must be equal to or higher than 9.5; the mark cannot be lower than 8.0 in any of the elements of assessment; and the attendance must be higher or equal to 70%. Students not approved in the periodic assessment or who wish to improve their grades may attend a final exam.

LG.1 Prepare a PPS for National/International commerce
LG.2 Develop a PPS Production Plan taking into account the sustainability plan and SDGs
LG.3 Submit a PPS for certifications according to National and International standards
LG.4 Prepare national and international commercial contracts
LG.5 Analyze the value chain and propose a logistics plan
LG.6 Prepare a Report to the Intellectual Property, Brand and Design
LG.7 Creation of startup, spinoff or sell of intellectual property.
LG.8 Develop a plan for scheduling leads with demonstration/marketing of PPS (National/International)
LG.9 Elaborate the commercial action strategy and Treasury forecast
LG.10 Prepare a standard commercial proposal for national and international markets
LG.11 Prepare the approach to be developed with potential customers for the 1st contact, the presentation of the commercial proposal and the communication sequence for the 2nd and 3rd contact
LG.12 Review and redefine the PPS Communication Strategy and Plan.

I. Essential aspects for the PPS commerce
II. Production plan
III. Sustainability plan and SDGs
IV. Standardization, Standards and Certification of PPSs
V. Commercial contracts
SAW. Procedures and reports for the registration of intellectual property, brand and design
VII. Creation of Startup, Spinoff
VIII Aspects of property transfer
IX. Business proposals
X. Approaches to be implement with potential customers
XI. Optimization of the Communication Plan

Periodic grading system:
- Dossier containing the documentation of various stages: first presentation: 30%; second presentation: 30%; Dossier delivery: 40%; The presentations, demonstrations and Defence are in group.

After completing this UC, the student will be able to:

LO1. Identify the main themes and debates relating to the impact of digital technologies on contemporary societies;
LO2. Describe, explain and analyze these themes and debates in a reasoned manner;
LO3. Identify the implications of digital technological change in economic, social, cultural, environmental and scientific terms;
LO4. Predict some of the consequences and impacts on the social fabric resulting from the implementation of a digital technological solution;
LO5. Explore the boundaries between technological knowledge and knowledge of the social sciences;
LO6. Develop forms of interdisciplinary learning and critical thinking, debating with interlocutors from different scientific and social areas.

S1. The digital transformation as a new civilizational paradigm.
S2. The impact of digital technologies on the economy.
S3. The impacts of digital technologies on work.
S4. The impact of digital technologies on inequalities.
S5. The impacts of digital technologies on democracy.
S6. The impacts of digital technologies on art.
S7. The impacts of digital technologies on individual rights.
S8. The impacts of digital technologies on human relations.
S9. The impacts of digital technologies on the future of humanity.
S10. Responsible Artificial Intelligence.
S11. The impact of quantum computing on future technologies.
S12. The impact of digital technologies on geopolitics.

The assessment process includes the following elements:

A) Ongoing assessment throughout the semester
A1. Group debates on issues and problems related to each of the program contents. Each group will participate in three debates throughout the semester. The performance evaluation of each group per debate will account for 15% of each student's final grade within the group, resulting in a total of 3 x 15% = 45% of each student's final grade.
A2. Participation assessment accounting for 5% of each student's final grade.
A3. Final test covering part of the content from the group debates and part from the lectures given by the instructor, representing 50% of each student's final grade.
A minimum score of 9.5 out of 20 is required in each assessment and attendance at a minimum of 3/4 of the classes is mandatory.

B) Final exam assessment Individual written exam, representing 100% of the final grade.

LO1. Identify and describe the relationship between construction, the planetary boundaries and contemporary societal challenges.
LO2. Challenges of sustainable construction: operational energy, materials and embodied carbon.
LO5. Calculate and evaluate the impact of construction according to the LEVELS methodology.

The Program includes the following contents
PC1. Sustainable complex systems: Human activity and environmental/social impacts; SDGs.
PC2. Energy: Energy in buildings; Energy efficiency; Renewable energy; NZEB.
PC3. Resources, waste and emissions: Building life cycle; Principles of circularity in architecture; Life cycle of materials and building solutions.
PC4. The LEVELS methodology.

Mandatory periodic assessment:
- Individual test (minimum score 8.0/20; 40%);
- Group assignment: impact evaluation of a project, according to the principles of LEVELS methodology (60%).
Class attendance must be >= 2/3 of all classes.
Final exam for students who do not pass the periodic assessment.

LO1. Understand the context of the construction industry.
LO2. Organize contracts from the client's point of view.
LO3. Manage construction contracts from the contractor's point of view.

The Program includes the following contents
PC1. Construction works. Terminology, definitions, stakeholders;
PC2. Applicable legislation;
PC3. Phases and methods of implementation of a work. Public-Private Partnerships;
PC4. Pre-contracting activities. Modes of contracting. Adjudications
PC5. Qualification of contractors;
PC6. Budgeting from the contractor's point of view.
PC7. Organization of construction sites;
PC8. Invoicing, payments, price revision, guarantees;
PC9. Quality in construction;
PC10. Safety in construction.

The periodic assessment consists of three theoretical and practical tests taken in class.
Final exam is waived for students who obtain both test averages greater than 9.5 and have no grade below 7.0 on any test.
Attendance must be >= 2/3.

Final, practical exam, for students who fail at the periodic assessment.

At the end of this UC, the student should be able to:
LG.1. Capture business and implement PPS pilots on the client
LG.2 Develop Pilot and Business Plan for the coming months
LG.3 Schedule meetings for commercial actions and ensure the implementation of two pilots during the semester
LG.4 Prepare a report evaluating features and customer satisfaction with KPIs.
LG.5 Perform a SWOT analysis for potential competitors (direct and indirect)
LG.6 Participate in the preparation of an innovation proposal with future functionalities for the PPS
LG.7 Experience working in an environment of AUDAX - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center with startup incubation, or in a context of intra-entrepreneurship in a company related to the area and interested in PPS.

I. Essential Aspects for the Implementation of Pilots of a PPS
II. Pilot Plan and milestones for controlling actions
III. Feature evaluation and definition of KPIs
IV. SWOT analysis for competition
V. Innovation proposals for national and international calls
VI. Ethics and Deontology in an environment of startups and companies

Periodic grading system:
- Dossier containing the documentation of various stages: first presentation: 30%; second presentation: 30%; Dossier delivery: 40%; The presentations, demonstrations and Defence are in group.