Basics of Construction PhysicsLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 5N00GW32
Credits
3 op
Objectives
In this course you will learn consruction physics
Student knows:
• basic laws of thermophysics, air humidity, electricity, oscillations and sound physics and how they are related to construction engineering.
• quantities and units used to describe the phenomena in the field of construction engineering.
• describe a real problem setting with the laws of physics, form equations and solve the required quantities.
Content
emperature, heat, heat transfer, thermal expansion, thermal stress, heat pumps, basics of electricity, humidity and capillarity, diffusion, oscillations, wave motion, sound physics, radioactivity and radon.
Prerequisites
Mechanics or similar skills
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Student is able to use quantities and units. Sudent is able to solve problems which resemble those given as examples during the course or student needs guidance in problem solving.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
In addition to previous, student is able to use the laws of physics to solve new problems and to justify the solution.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In addition to previous, student has a comprehensive understanding of the laws of physics in the field of building physic and fluent skill to analyze and solve even complicated problems and justify the solution.
Enrolment period
02.07.2025 - 15.09.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Construction Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Leppänen
Person in charge
Anne Leppänen
Groups
-
24RTA
Objectives (course unit)
In this course you will learn consruction physics
Student knows:
• basic laws of thermophysics, air humidity, electricity, oscillations and sound physics and how they are related to construction engineering.
• quantities and units used to describe the phenomena in the field of construction engineering.
• describe a real problem setting with the laws of physics, form equations and solve the required quantities.
Content (course unit)
emperature, heat, heat transfer, thermal expansion, thermal stress, heat pumps, basics of electricity, humidity and capillarity, diffusion, oscillations, wave motion, sound physics, radioactivity and radon.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Mechanics or similar skills
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student is able to use quantities and units. Sudent is able to solve problems which resemble those given as examples during the course or student needs guidance in problem solving.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to previous, student is able to use the laws of physics to solve new problems and to justify the solution.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to previous, student has a comprehensive understanding of the laws of physics in the field of building physic and fluent skill to analyze and solve even complicated problems and justify the solution.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.07.2025 - 15.09.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Construction Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Leppänen
Person in charge
Anne Leppänen
Groups
-
24RTB
Objectives (course unit)
In this course you will learn consruction physics
Student knows:
• basic laws of thermophysics, air humidity, electricity, oscillations and sound physics and how they are related to construction engineering.
• quantities and units used to describe the phenomena in the field of construction engineering.
• describe a real problem setting with the laws of physics, form equations and solve the required quantities.
Content (course unit)
emperature, heat, heat transfer, thermal expansion, thermal stress, heat pumps, basics of electricity, humidity and capillarity, diffusion, oscillations, wave motion, sound physics, radioactivity and radon.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Mechanics or similar skills
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student is able to use quantities and units. Sudent is able to solve problems which resemble those given as examples during the course or student needs guidance in problem solving.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to previous, student is able to use the laws of physics to solve new problems and to justify the solution.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to previous, student has a comprehensive understanding of the laws of physics in the field of building physic and fluent skill to analyze and solve even complicated problems and justify the solution.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.07.2025 - 15.09.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Mathematics and Physics
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Roope Siikanen
Person in charge
Noora Erkkilä
Groups
-
24RTC
Objectives (course unit)
In this course you will learn consruction physics
Student knows:
• basic laws of thermophysics, air humidity, electricity, oscillations and sound physics and how they are related to construction engineering.
• quantities and units used to describe the phenomena in the field of construction engineering.
• describe a real problem setting with the laws of physics, form equations and solve the required quantities.
Content (course unit)
emperature, heat, heat transfer, thermal expansion, thermal stress, heat pumps, basics of electricity, humidity and capillarity, diffusion, oscillations, wave motion, sound physics, radioactivity and radon.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Mechanics or similar skills
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student is able to use quantities and units. Sudent is able to solve problems which resemble those given as examples during the course or student needs guidance in problem solving.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to previous, student is able to use the laws of physics to solve new problems and to justify the solution.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to previous, student has a comprehensive understanding of the laws of physics in the field of building physic and fluent skill to analyze and solve even complicated problems and justify the solution.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
02.07.2025 - 15.09.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
TAMK Mathematics and Physics
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Roope Siikanen
Person in charge
Noora Erkkilä
Groups
-
24RTD
Objectives (course unit)
In this course you will learn consruction physics
Student knows:
• basic laws of thermophysics, air humidity, electricity, oscillations and sound physics and how they are related to construction engineering.
• quantities and units used to describe the phenomena in the field of construction engineering.
• describe a real problem setting with the laws of physics, form equations and solve the required quantities.
Content (course unit)
emperature, heat, heat transfer, thermal expansion, thermal stress, heat pumps, basics of electricity, humidity and capillarity, diffusion, oscillations, wave motion, sound physics, radioactivity and radon.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Mechanics or similar skills
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Student is able to use quantities and units. Sudent is able to solve problems which resemble those given as examples during the course or student needs guidance in problem solving.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
In addition to previous, student is able to use the laws of physics to solve new problems and to justify the solution.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
In addition to previous, student has a comprehensive understanding of the laws of physics in the field of building physic and fluent skill to analyze and solve even complicated problems and justify the solution.
Assessment scale
0-5