Lighting Design and Control (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- describe the effects of light on people
- use the relevant quantities in a professional manner
- define the goals of a lighting system and make a lighting plan using a design program
- carry out basic measurements of lighting and, based on them, evaluate the quality of lighting
- choose an appropriate control system for a typical site
- compare different lighting solutions
- define the significance of lighting in terms of energy consumption of a real estate and suggest energy efficient and appropriate alternatives for lighting.

Content (course unit)

Definition and calculation of basic units of lighting. Goals and standards for lighting. Sources of light, structures, interfaces, adjustment and control of lighting. Calculation and design. Design tools. Economical use of lighting. Energy efficiency of lighting. Measuring of lighting and presenting the results.

Prerequisites (course unit)

The module Building Services Engineering Solutions for a Detached House

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

Student can name the basic terms and units of light and lighting. He/she can define typical lighting solution objectives and design indoor lighting solution by using an engineering software. He/she can define basic lighting control methods and explain their working principles. He/she can design and document a basic indoor lighting plan and do lighting life-cycle cost calculations on limited level. Student manages to perform the basic measurements of light and lighting and evaluate the quality of lighting.

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

Student can name and professionally use the basic terms and units of light and lighting. In addition, he/she can describe the visual effects of light on human. Student can define lighting solution objectives and design indoor lighting solution by using design software. He/she can design and document indoor lighting plan (including the lighting control system) and explain, and compare the decisions made. Student can explain and compare decisions made. Student has a routine performance to make lighting measurements and evaluate the quality of lighting.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can name and professionally use the basic terms and units of light and lighting. In addition, he/she can describe the visual and non-visual effects of light on human. Student can define lighting solution objectives and design indoor lighting solution by using design software. He/she can design and document indoor lighting plan and do life-cycle cost calculations of lighting solutions equipped with intelligent lighting control systems. Student is capable to justify, give convincing explanations and make comparisons for decisions made. Student has a good knowledge of lighting measurements and he/she has a good performance for making light and lighting measurements and evaluate the quality of lighting.

Location and time

Syksy 2025, syys-joulukuu. Luennot ja harjoitukset pääosin lähiopetuksena. Yksittäisiä matkapäiviä (yritysvierailut) saattaa opintojaksolla tulla. Laboratoriokerrat sovitetaan erikseen kalenteriin syysloman jälkeen (2-3 kpl). Tarkempi viikkokohtainen aikataulutus tulee kurssin moodleen kurssin alussa.

Exam schedules

Pakollinen harjoitustyö ja laboratoriot. Tenttiä ei ole, harjoitustyön palautus sovitaan yhdessä marraskuun lopulle. Palautettuja harjoitustöitä ei voi korottaa tai uusia (talotekniikan linjaus). Työ "välipalautetaan" kurssin loppupuolella ennen lopullista palautusta. Palautuksia ei oteta vastaan sovitun palautuskerran jälkeen.

Assessment methods and criteria

harjoitustyö, labrat

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

etä- ja lähiluennot, harjoitukset,yritysvierailut/luennot, laboratoriotyöt

Learning materials

luentomateriaalit ja standardit

Student workload

Lähiopetus n. 55h, itsenäinen työskentely n. 80h.

Completion alternatives

ei ole

Practical training and working life cooperation

yritysvierailuja/vierailijoita mahdollisuuksien mukaan

Further information

course is suitable for the students of electrical engineering as a free-choice study.