Basics of Electrical Engineering and Lighting (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- use the key quantities and with their help analyse the electrotechnical features, power demand and energy consumption of devices.
- communicate electrotechnical information concerning devices and systems within the field.
- identify electrotechnical elements in HVAC devices and is aware of how to control them.
- observe the significance of lighting as part of building services and evaluate the effects of lighting solutions on his/her work.

Content (course unit)

What are the basic quantities in electrical engineering and what are their mutual relationships? How are the quantities calculated? What information about HVAC devices and systems should be communicated to others? How and with what devices are HVAC systems controlled? What are the basic quantities of lighting and how does lighting affect the energy consumption of a building and the conditions in various spaces?

Prerequisites (course unit)

Orientation of Engineering ( and Tools for Building Services or equivalent

Exam schedules

4/2014, uusintatentit 5.6.2014 ja 18.8.2014

Evaluation methods and criteria

tentti ja tuntiaktiivisuus

Teaching methods

lähiopetus, harjoitustehtävät sekä itsenäinen opiskelu

Learning materials

luentomateriaali, sähköiset SFS-6000 standardit, ST-kortisto

Student workload

lähiopetustunteja n. 40h
itsenäistä opiskelua n. 40h

Content scheduling

lähiopetusta
itsenäistä työskentelyä

Completion alternatives

ei ole

Further information

Opintojakson tiedot tulee viikolla 2/2014. Opintojakson aloitus on viikolla 3/2014 (13.1.2014 alkaen)