Railway Engineering (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the basics of Finnish railways and their technology and operations. He / she is able to draw a course plan for a small object and understands and interprets all drawing marks. He / she is familiar with safety regulations and is able to work with railway staff and collaborators.

Content (course unit)

Basic railway concepts, railway technology and operation, simple cost planning and cost estimates, interpretation of plans, crossing structures, cooperation with railway staff, safety rules in railway areas and railway construction.

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

The student is able to identify and define the basics of the course and solve simple questions
applications that are similar to the tasks being handled.

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

In addition to the above, the student is able to choose the most suitable one by applying and comparing different options
policy and justify their choices.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course topics and their use
problem solving; and the ability to present, analyze, and justify logically handled issues and methods of solution.

Location and time

Luennot 13.1.–14.4.2025 maanantaisin kello 16.00 alkaen luokassa B5-22 sekä tiistaina 22.4. kello 16.00 luokassa B5-27

Exam schedules

Paperitentti 28.4.2025 kello 14 tai Exam-tentti kurssin luentojen jälkeen

Assessment methods and criteria

Tentin ja harjoitustehtävien suorituksen perusteella

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luennot, opetuskeskustelut, harjoitustehtävät

Learning materials

Opetusmoniste (jaetaan opintojakson Moodle-ympäristössä), luentomateriaalit, harjoitustehtävät ratkaisuineen

Student workload

Luento-opetus 28 h, harjoitustehtävät 20 h, omatoiminen opiskelu 30 h, tentti 3 h