Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

In this course, you will learn the basics of the physics behind construction technology, with topics like mechanics, heat, humidity and sound

After the course you

• know the most common quantities related to building physics, their units and the basic laws between the quantities.
• can describe phenomena related to building physics using quantities and solve a physical problem using equations
• can perform a controlled physical measurement and evaluate the reliability of its result.

Content (course unit)

Quantities and units, Newton's laws, statics, work, energy, power and efficiency, heat, air humidity, surface tension, capillary action, sound, acoustics, lighting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student is able to use quantities and units and solve simple problems related to course topics.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student is able to use quantities and units and solve such problem, which resemble problems given as examples during the course. Student is able to use the basic laws to new problems and explain the reasoning.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student is able to use quantities and units. Student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws related to building physics and fluent skill to analyze and solve even complicated problems and justify the solutions.

Assessment scale

0-5