Study Guide

Objective

The student

* knows how to differentiate elementary functions and apply them to standard problems
* Knows how to integrate elementary functions and apply them to standard problems
* is able to formulate and solve more complicated problems mathematically
* knows how to use the mathematical tools dealt with on the course in an innovative manner in solving problems in new situations

Content

- differential calculation (one variable)
- applications with derivatives: differential and optimization problems
-integralkalkyl
- applications with integrals: areas, volumes, arc lengths, centers of gravity, etc. (as needed)
- exercises with Excel and MathCad

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Qualifications

The Math Courses Functions and Equations 1 and 2 and Geometry and Vectors or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with computers, networks and IT services at Novia.
- knows installation and configuration of software and services on the student's own computer.
- knows about office software and its use
- knows software for technical calculation

Content

Novia's computers, networks and digital services (Intranet, Peppi, Lukkarikone, study guide, Haka login and more)
Your own computer and software installation.
Novias mail
Moodle from a student perspective
Communication tools and principles for online and hybrid studies (Webex, Teams)
Efficient and secure storage and file management, Onedrive
Apps in O365 for efficient and flexible studies (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Stream, Forms, OneNote and more as needed)
Easy video editing
Digital availability in documents, reports and degree projects
Basics of MathCad

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course the student needs fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student:
- knows the basic commands in AutoCAD
- knows how to plan and visualise with the help of AutoCAD by making more simple drawings of buildings and structures for detached houses.

Content

Draw palette with commands that create lines of text and blocks.
Edit palettes with commands that change elements.
Snap and grid-komandona's settings.
Simple building and construction drawings for small houses.
Documentation and archiving of drawings.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved exercise work, assessed in scale approved (-fund). The assignments are given in writing. The course requires active attendance and participation in lectures.

Qualifications

non

Objective

The student:
- can use SI units and convert units
- understands what the characteristics of saturated vapour, relative humidity critical pressure and temperature and of triple point mean and their effect on buildings
- understands the meaning of and is able to perform simple calculations with reference to the thermal elongation of rigid bodies
- understands the meaning of thermal insulation and heat transfer
- is able to perform basic calculations on the thermal insulation capacity of a construction

Content

SI system
Basic concept in building physics
Climate factors (temperature, wind, precipitation, solar radiation, ground temperature, absolute and relative humidity)
Heat (heat transfer, thermal insulation)
U-value, heat distribution
The course content is presented in more detail in the weekly plan that is available on the course Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Objective

After completing the course, the student can:
- Calculate support forces and internal forces for statically determined structural elements such as beams and trusses
- make graphs for the developed intersection forces
- from a V or M graph take out load type etc.
- calculate support forces, bending moments and deflections using formulas
- make simplified cross-sectional design with respect to bending stress, shear stress and deflection, for rectangular solid cross section
- Understand the meaning of buckling and what factors primarily affect resistance to buckling

Content

Central concepts and variables in building statistics
- calculation of support forces
- Developing the cutting forces N, V, and M
- Calculation of truss forces according to the Node point method and Ritter's cut method (repetition)
- Bending stresses, shear stresses
- Deflection
- Use of formulas and the Superposition method for combined load cases
- Buckling & buckling length

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Can calculate support forces for statically determined beams. Can produce the average forces, normal force, transverse force and bending moments for statically determined beams. Can use calculated formulas to calculate deflection and bending moments for simple load cases.
Has an understanding of the importance of the cutting forces for simple cross-sectional dimensioning, and has insight into the impact of cracking on the bearing capacity of printed rods.
Uses the correct unit for each, in a formula that exists.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Can draw graphs for transverse force and bending moment for beams, when the load consists of point load or line load. Can calculate deflection and bending moment for load cases consisting of 2 combined loads.
Can perform simple cross-sectional dimensioning with respect to transverse force, bending moment, deflection and buckling, for simple load cases.
Can calculate deflection for beams loaded with composite load, according to the superposition principle.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Able to calculate and calculate graphs for average forces for statically determined beams. Can also determine support forces and maximum torque for three support beams, using ready-made formulas. Have an understanding of the load that gives rise to the current average power curve based on torque and transverse curves.
Can perform simple cross-sectional dimensioning with respect to transverse force, bending moment, deflection and buckling, for more complicated load cases and statically determined structural elements.
Can use more formulas to calculate more complex forms of deflection. Can optimize a beam with respect to the position of the support and the width and height of the cross section.

Qualifications

Functions and Equations 1, Mechanics

Further information

An engineering degree within structural design requires a grade of 3 or more

Objective

The student:
Knows basic concepts in thermodynamics and construction technology
Can use tools to calculate energy losses and draw connections between components
Understands moisture migration and the importance of heat flow in different building components and materials
Knows basic requirements for energy efficiency
Able to analyze and evaluate structural solutions for moisture risks

Content

Basics in building physics regarding moisture and heat flow
Basic structures for floors, walls and ceilings and for various materials
Instructions for construction engineering

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

Hydromechanics and hydrology

Objective

The student:
Knows basic concepts in thermodynamics and construction technology
Can use tools to calculate energy losses and draw connections between components
Understands moisture migration and the importance of heat flow in different building components and materials
Knows basic requirements for energy efficiency
Able to analyze and evaluate structural solutions for moisture risks

Content

Basics in building physics regarding moisture and heat flow
Basic structures for floors, walls and ceilings and for various materials
Instructions for construction engineering

Materials

Given material

Teaching methods

Basics in building physics regarding moisture and heat flow
Basic structures for floors, walls and ceilings and for various materials
Instructions for construction engineering

Further information

The student:
Knows basic concepts in thermodynamics and construction technology
Can use tools to calculate energy losses and draw connections between components
Understands moisture migration and the importance of heat flow in different building components and materials
Knows basic requirements for energy efficiency
Able to analyze and evaluate structural solutions for moisture risks

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

Hydromechanics and hydrology

Objective

The student:
- possesses knowledge of the measurements for residential facilities
- knows how to deal with building permit documents
- knows what information the main drawings should contain.

Content

The studies involve students in couples planning a less simple residential building on an existing detailed site in Raseborg.

The student becomes acquainted with detailed plans, buildings 'and rooms' dimensions and general organization inside a house and on a plot with detailed plans. The goal is to create building permits for a working house. The documents are presented according to the authorities' instructions.

Each student presents their drawings and describes them orally before the audience, ie. the entire student group who attends the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The educational module Introduction to Building Techniques and the math course Functions and Equations 1, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- knows central concepts in housing design and something about the history of Finnish architecture
- can seek information on housing construction and barrier-free regulations
- have an understanding of the dimensions and scale of housing and site designs
- can develop floor plans and facades through sketch methodology
- have a basic understanding of quality differences in housing and architecture

Content

Design of site, apartment and facades for housing production in commercial operations
sketch process
Architecture history

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Can outline and design a simple plan for a larger site and a larger apartment.
Knows some concepts from Finnish architectural history, building regulations for housing planning and the building right concepts.
Knows about the iterative development of design and knows about various sub-problems in housing design in commercial construction operations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Can outline a functional family apartment and an associated plot.
Can take out building rights and requirements and know the most central concepts from architectural history and requirements for housing planning and barrier-free requirements.
Understands the iterative development of design processes and knows various sub-problems in housing design in relation to commercial housing developments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Can outline an efficient and functional family apartment and an associated plot.
Can take out building rights and requirements and know central concepts from architectural history and requirements for housing design and barrier-free design.
Can develop good design solutions taking into account given criteria and taking into account requirements that are set in commercial development operations.

Qualifications

no prerequisites

Objective

Knows basic requirements and concepts in modeling and BIM
Understands how to collaborate with support in different models in the construction industry
Can model and review architectural models with basic functions
Can handle map-based digital information
Know what architectural drawings should look like and can find necessary information

Content

Functions in modelling and GIS-software
Information about drafting standards

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Can create, review and change in an architectural model and know the drawing function and design requirements. Finds instructions in the RT directory.
Know concepts and some rules for modeling and different software used for different purposes within BIM
Can create a simple architectural model and know that modeling is done at different levels and in collaboration with other projectors

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Can create, review and change in architectural model and create simple drawings. Can fins requirements and instructions from the building directory. Have a basic understanding of BIM and know common software used for various purposes within BIM.
Can create an architectural model and know that modeling is done at different levels and in collaboration with other projectors and understands the importance of their own modeling and how it is performed.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Can create, review and change in architectural model and take out drawings. Can produce detailed requirements and instructions from the building directory.
Have a basic understanding of BIM and know common software used for different purposes within BIM, and understand the basics of BIM coordination.
Can create a detailed architectural model and understand the importance of collaboration in BIM projects and how different actions in the model have significance for other parties in the process.

Qualifications

no

Objective

The student:
- has a basic knowledge of and is able to use Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D modelling of ordinary buildings
- is able to work in teams using BIM to enhance efficiency, both in structural and site planning and production, of building projects

Content

- Basic processes and working methods for BIM design, and BIM during the life of the building.
- Overview of the industry's transformation from a Nordic perspective.
- Modeling exercises of frame structures and design in BIM environment and quality assurance of these.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The educational modules Introduction to Building Techniques and Residential and Public Buildings, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- understands the material properties, possibilities and limitations of different building materials and is familiar with the most common building materials (conrete, wood, steel, bricks) used in Finland
- understands how the choice of materials affects the design of a building
- knows the most common frame solutions in Finland
- have an overview of the environmental impact of the various building materials
- understands material and drawing symbols in building and construction drawings

Content

- the most common building materials, their properties and common frame solutions for buildings in Finland
- both historical and modern techniques of building houses
- basics of drawing technique
- material studies in complementary building parts and surface materials

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Objective

The student:
- is expected to be able to work in a structural design team for the planning of buildings exposed to demanding physical stresses.

Content

Basic concept in building physics
- Heat
- Moisture
- Indoor climate
- Building technology fire protection
- Energy efficiency

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The educational modules Introduction to Building Techniques, Residential and Public Buildings, Building Mechanics and Mathematics and the course Building Physics in Housing Production, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- is aware of and understands requirements related to building physics on building structures and entire buildings, and which aspects are particularly important to take into account in construction work.
- understands the characteristics of different forms and sources of energy

Content

The course is part of the building's whole "housing estate". The project work that is part of the course is based on the own house that is planned during the second academic year. The project work can also be done around another building - by agreement with the teacher.

Content:
Types of construction
Moisture (moisture sources, humidity, moisture transport, moisture in materials, to protect the building site from moisture, moisture)
Heat and moisture technical calculations
Indoor climate, Instructions for housing health (temperature, ventilation, humidity, impurities etc.)
Building technical fire protection (active and passive systems)
Energy efficiency
Air pressure and air movement in a building (convection, air pressure and humidity)

Other professional skills that are practiced:
To know the subject area's concepts and terminology
To seek suitable sources to expand their knowledge in the subject area
To write report / review and use report template
To compile an exercise work
To be able to present their work and their calculations

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The educational module Introduction to Building Techniques and the math course Functions and Equations 1, or similar knowledge

Objective

After approved course students:
Able to seek out the most important law collections and simple answers regarding building permits and simpler environmental permits and know the basics of different building permits and environmental permitting procedures

Content

Land Use and Building Law
Environmental Law
Water Law
other legislation regulating permits and administrative processes

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Can search in the most important law collections and provide simple answers regarding building permits and simpler environmental permits, and know the basics of different building permit and environmental permitting procedures.
- Knows the basics in various procedures for building permits, road planning and environmental permits. Knows some basic principles of public law and administrative law and can seek legal cases public database
- Have a basic understanding of different permits and permit processes and have a readiness to compile simple applications, and explain how but to manage them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Can search in the most important law collections and can provide answers regarding building permits and simpler environmental permits, and can seek legal cases on lin public database
- Knows about procedures for building permits, road planning, environmental permits and environmental impact assessment. Know the basic principles of public law and administrative law.
- Knows the significance of the most common permits and procedures and can justify measures based on common interpretation practice and requirements. Can compile applications for consstruction projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Can search in the most important law collections and gives precise answers regarding building permits and simpler environmental permits, and can seek legal cases in public database and make simple interpretations of them
- Know well the procedures for building permits, road planning, environmental permits and environmental impact assessment. Know the basic principles of public law and the Administrative Law.
- Understands the importance of permits and procedures and can justify actions and remarks based on common interpretative practice and requirements. Can compile complete applications for construction projects

Qualifications

Infra

Objective

After passing the course, the student:
- Knows acoustic and fire protection concepts
- Can translate central fire protection requirements and acoustic principles into common building objects and issues
- Can assess fire risks in buildings
- Understands how to influence acoustic properties in a building
- Know how to make a noise measurement

Content

Fire protection rules
Basics in acoustics, as well as questions about step sound, reverberation time, vibration and air sound insulation
Noise protection outdoors
Noise measurements

Materials

According to the teachers' instructions

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments

Further information

Fire protection rules
Basics in acoustics, as well as questions about step sound, reverberation time, vibration and air sound insulation
Noise protection outdoors
Noise measurements

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Assessment methods and criteria

After passing the course, the student:
- Knows acoustic and fire protection concepts
- Can translate central fire protection requirements and acoustic principles into common building objects and issues
- Can assess fire risks in buildings
- Understands how to influence acoustic properties in a building
- Know how to make a noise measurement

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

none

Objective

Students, after passing the course:
- knows and can use basic functions in CAD software
- can make simple construction drawings or maps
- know where to look for information on drawings and drawing files
- can judge the quality of drawings and drawing methods

Content

Drafting features in CAD software
Layout for drawings
Blocks and attribute data
Layers and naming according to instructions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can use the 20 most common functions and make layouts with cad software, and where to find instructions for layer names, drawing graphics and formats and can create simple drawings.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can use more than 25 functions, know how to name files, layers and what drawings should look like, and can insert and export other images, and compile construction drawings, and know standards for graphics and drawings, and can make layouts with text box as blocks. Can create a couple of different types of construction drawings or maps

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Master the drawing and editing functions, can insert and export other images, and can draw correct drawings, and can make layouts according to format requirements, and understands differences in quality and work process.

Qualifications

None

Objective

Students, after passing the course:
- knows and can use basic functions in CAD software
- can make simple construction drawings or maps
- know where to look for information on drawings and drawing files
- can judge the quality of drawings and drawing methods

Content

Drafting features in CAD software
Layout for drawings
Blocks and attribute data
Layers and naming according to instructions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can use the 20 most common functions and make layouts with cad software, and where to find instructions for layer names, drawing graphics and formats and can create simple drawings.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can use more than 25 functions, know how to name files, layers and what drawings should look like, and can insert and export other images, and compile construction drawings, and know standards for graphics and drawings, and can make layouts with text box as blocks. Can create a couple of different types of construction drawings or maps

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Master the drawing and editing functions, can insert and export other images, and can draw correct drawings, and can make layouts according to format requirements, and understands differences in quality and work process.

Qualifications

None

Objective

Students, after passing the course:
- knows and can use basic functions in CAD software
- can make simple construction drawings or maps
- know where to look for information on drawings and drawing files
- can judge the quality of drawings and drawing methods

Content

Drafting features in CAD software
Layout for drawings
Blocks and attribute data
Layers and naming according to instructions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can use the 20 most common functions and make layouts with cad software, and where to find instructions for layer names, drawing graphics and formats and can create simple drawings.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can use more than 25 functions, know how to name files, layers and what drawings should look like, and can insert and export other images, and compile construction drawings, and know standards for graphics and drawings, and can make layouts with text box as blocks. Can create a couple of different types of construction drawings or maps

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Master the drawing and editing functions, can insert and export other images, and can draw correct drawings, and can make layouts according to format requirements, and understands differences in quality and work process.

Qualifications

None

Objective

Students, after passing the course:
- knows and can use basic functions in CAD software
- can make simple construction drawings or maps
- know where to look for information on drawings and drawing files
- can judge the quality of drawings and drawing methods

Content

Drafting features in CAD software
Layout for drawings
Blocks and attribute data
Layers and naming according to instructions

Teaching methods

In class

Further information

Students, after passing the course:
- knows and can use basic functions in CAD software
- can make simple construction drawings
- know where to look for information on drawings and drawing files
- can judge the quality of drawings and drawing methods

Drafting features in CAD software
Layout for drawings
Blocks and attribute data
Layers and naming according to instructions in RT

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can use the 20 most common functions and make layouts with cad software, and where to find instructions for layer names, drawing graphics and formats and can create simple drawings.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can use more than 25 functions, know how to name files, layers and what drawings should look like, and can insert and export other images, and compile construction drawings, and know standards for graphics and drawings, and can make layouts with text box as blocks. Can create a couple of different types of construction drawings or maps

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Master the drawing and editing functions, can insert and export other images, and can draw correct drawings, and can make layouts according to format requirements, and understands differences in quality and work process.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students can use the 20 most common functions and make layouts with cad software, and where to find instructions for layer names, drawing graphics and formats and can create simple building drawings.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students can use more than 25 functions, know how to name files, layers and what drawings should look like, and can insert and export other images, and compile construction drawings, and know standards for graphics and drawings, and can make layouts with text box as blocks. Can create a couple of different types of construction drawings

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Master the drawing and editing functions, can insert and export other images, and can draw correct drawings, and can make layouts according to format requirements, and understands differences in quality and work process.

Qualifications

None

Objective

After completing the course, students are expected to
1. understand the basic building blocks of materia
2. express chemical reactions and to calculate the yield in a reaction based on limiting reagents
3. have an overview of different chemical analysis methods
4. have an overview of how they can apply their chemical knowledge in their own disciple
5. have completed chemical laboratory work, analyzed and documented the result acquired during the work

Content

- basic chemical concepts
- stoichiometry
- reactions in aqueous solutions
- gases
- basic in electrochemistry
- applications from various disciplines
- laboratory work
- laboratory safety
Application according to specific education may occur.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to give an overview of the meaning of concepts, models, theories and working methods used in chemistry

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to explain, in detail, the meaning of concepts, models, theories and working methods used in chemistry

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to explain, in a comprehensive and nuanced way, the meaning of concepts, models, theories and working methods used in chemistry

Qualifications

none

Objective

After completing the course, students are expected to
1. understand the basic building blocks of materia
2. express chemical reactions and to calculate the yield in a reaction based on limiting reagents
3. have an overview of different chemical analysis methods
4. have an overview of how they can apply their chemical knowledge in their own disciple
5. have completed chemical laboratory work, analyzed and documented the result acquired during the work

Content

- basic chemical concepts
- stoichiometry
- reactions in aqueous solutions
- gases
- basic in electrochemistry
- applications from various disciplines
- laboratory work
- laboratory safety
Application according to specific education may occur.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to give an overview of the meaning of concepts, models, theories and working methods used in chemistry

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to explain, in detail, the meaning of concepts, models, theories and working methods used in chemistry

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to explain, in a comprehensive and nuanced way, the meaning of concepts, models, theories and working methods used in chemistry

Qualifications

none

Objective

After completing the course, students are expected to
1. understand the basic building blocks of materia
2. express chemical reactions and to calculate the yield in a reaction based on limiting reagents
3. have an overview of different chemical analysis methods
4. have an overview of how they can apply their chemical knowledge in their own disciple
5. have completed chemical laboratory work, analyzed and documented the result acquired during the work

Content

- basic chemical concepts
- stoichiometry
- reactions in aqueous solutions
- gases
- basic in electrochemistry
- applications from various disciplines
- laboratory work
- laboratory safety
Application according to specific education may occur.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to give an overview of the meaning of concepts, models, theories and working methods used in chemistry

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to explain, in detail, the meaning of concepts, models, theories and working methods used in chemistry

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to explain, in a comprehensive and nuanced way, the meaning of concepts, models, theories and working methods used in chemistry

Qualifications

none

Objective

After completing the course, students are expected to
1. understand the basic building blocks of materia
2. express chemical reactions and to calculate the yield in a reaction based on limiting reagents
3. have an overview of different chemical analysis methods
4. have an overview of how they can apply their chemical knowledge in their own disciple
5. have completed chemical laboratory work, analyzed and documented the result acquired during the work

Content

- basic chemical concepts
- stoichiometry
- reactions in aqueous solutions
- gases
- basic in electrochemistry
- applications from various disciplines
- laboratory work
- laboratory safety
Application according to specific education may occur.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to give an overview of the meaning of concepts, models, theories and working methods used in chemistry

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to explain, in detail, the meaning of concepts, models, theories and working methods used in chemistry

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to explain, in a comprehensive and nuanced way, the meaning of concepts, models, theories and working methods used in chemistry

Qualifications

none

Objective

Students understand at an overall level:
- The importance and potential of building and HVAC technology to achieve a good indoor climate and climate-smart buildings and communities.
- what role and what opportunities builders and construction and HVAC engineers have in creating climate-smart buildings and sustainable cities and communities.

Content

Seminars and excursions as well as group discussions about:
- building and plumbing technology for climate-smart and sustainable buildings
- the role and tasks of construction and plumbing engineers and builders in creating climate-smart buildings and sustainable cities and communities
- current projects in climate-smart construction and sustainable communities

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass, the student is required to participate in the course's activities, and to pass the relevant course implementation compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Objective

After completing the course, the student can:
- Determine if bending, cover layer, spacing and anchoring requirements are met for a design
- Sizing beams against bending moments and shear
- Design single-way bent plates according to bending and shear, and cut the reinforcement into continuous plates

Content

- Common designations and symbols
- reinforcement anchor, cover layer, bending radii etc.
- Design against bending
- Design against shear
- reinforcement cutting
- drawings & drawing symbols
- Creating simple calculation bases

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knows common symbols and designations as well as standards for concrete structures. Knows about the material properties of concrete.
Knows about the material properties of the reinforced steel, as well as cover layer and distance requirements
Can design beams and plates against bending and shear force. Know where there should be reinforcement in continuous beams and slabs.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Knows about frame systems, loads and calculation models for concrete structures.
Knows about the steel's material properties, bending requirements, cover layer and distance requirements.
Can design beams and plates against bending and shear force. Can design columns and walls against normal force and torque. Can roughly control deformations in reinforced structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Is familiar with the most central content of EN1992-1-1.
Knows about the steel's material properties, bending requirements, cover layer and distance requirements, as well as anchoring requirements in the editions.
Can design beams and plates against bending and shear force. Can design columns and walls against normal force and torque.
Can cut the reinforcement in continuous beams and slabs.

Qualifications

Basics of construction statics
Strength theory for construction

Objective

The student:
* has an understanding of the importance of concrete technology from the point of view of construction planning
* is familiar with the fields and methods of application as well as construction types
* is familiar with the properties of concrete and knows the basic concepts largely used in concrete technology
* knows in broad outline the rules and regulations concerning concrete construction
* demonstrates an understanding of the importance of concrete technology from a technical and financial perspective as well as its environmental aspects.

Content

Concrete bases, intrinsic objects and purposes
- The additives of the concrete.
- Concrete exposure classes.
- Proportioning of concrete.
- Concrete hardening.
- Reinforcement methods, drawing symbols and quality.
- Concrete molds.
- Winter concrete

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with the most common methods used to be able to plan and manage concrete work in a technically correct and environmentally sustainable manner
- understands why laboratory experiments with concrete are done
- knows how to do laboratory experiments with concrete and write lab reports.

Content

- Consistency of concrete
- Sight analysis
- The compressive strength of the concrete
- Concrete proportioning
- The moisture content and humus content of the stone material
- The properties of the concrete mass in various storage permits
- Winter concrete
- Underwater concrete
- Visit to a concrete production station
- Laboratory work in the concrete laboratory at the concrete station

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The educational modules Introduction to Building Techniques and Residential and Public Buildings and the math course Functions and Equations 1, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- has adequate knowledge of dimensioning and calculating smaller concrete and masonry structures in order to be able to choose a sustainable, environmentally sound and economical construction alternative for a residential building.

Content

- Basic dimensioning principles for concrete and masonry structures
- Design of simple beam and pillar constructions
- Planning and theory regarding concrete element constructions (wall elements, hollow joists, etc.)
- Exercises

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The educational module Introduction to Building Techniques and the math course Functions and Equations 1, or similar knowledge

Objective

Condition estimates, contaminants and preliminary studies in renovation construction

Content

The course introduces the preparation of the condition assessment and the client's instructions on how to proceed when the project survey phase is about to begin.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The required, independently prepared project tasks have been completed satisfactorily

Qualifications

No pre-requisites

Objective

Consideration of biodiversity in construction

Content

The course introduces different methods of how biodiversity can be protected in construction

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The required, independently prepared project tasks have been completed satisfactorily

Qualifications

No pre-requisites

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with the health risks caused by asbestos and mould in connection with reconstruction work
- is aware of various ways to find information and is able to use them
- knows which surveys should be conducted before a specific work phase commences
- is familiar with harmful chemicals used in construction work
- knows which harmful dust particles occur in the air when reconstruction is done
- demonstrates skills to quickly map out the presence of asbestos and mould on a reconstruction site and to take swift measures in order to protect himself/herself and the employees.

Content

The following areas are included:
- Regulations, legislation
- Basics in chemistry
- Harmful substances: mercury, coal tar, PCB and lead compounds
- Asbestos
- Radon
- Mold
- Building material from the hay point of view during the construction process
- Fighting dust
- The chemistry of society

The content of the course is presented in more detail in the weekly plan that students receive during the first lesson and on Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The educational modules Introduction to Building Techniques and the math course Functions and Equations 1, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student understands the central role and special features of construction procurement and management and design supervision, particularly in the planning and implementation of industrial wood construction projects.

Content

Construction and Planning Guidance in Industrial Wood Construction

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Completion of the course requires active attendance and participation in the teaching and passing the exercises. The exercises are given in writing and are graded on a pass (or fail) scale.

Qualifications

At least a few years of basic work experience in the design practices of large buildings in Finland.

Objective

The student:
- has basic knowledge of function principles in control technology and building automation
- can interpret and plan automation in drawings and diagrams for HVAC-systems in building
- is familiar with requirements for control technology and building automation in HVAC at a general level

Content

- the basics of control technology used in building automation
- the basics of automation of HVAC systems

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The Educational Module Introduction to Building Techniques and The Residential and Public Buildings, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- has an overall picture of how and in which stage the costs of a construction project accumulate and what cost estimates consist of
- knows how to estimate the costs of a smaller building project of a simple outbuilding or a residential building.

Content

- Quantity calculation
- Working hours calculation
- Supplemental calculation to achieve a comprehensive result

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The educational module Introduction to Building Techniques and the math course Functions and Equations 1, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
Can systematically generate quantities and costs for a construction project
Can use BIM for quantity surveying and cost calculation

Content

Format for quantities
Work hours and waste
Cost of materials and salaries
Indices
Regional cost levels
Profit

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Costing
Know the basics of costing

Quantity surveying
Knows how to produce materials and workloads according to Ratu's directives

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Costing
has an overall picture of when, where and how costs are incurred in a building project and understands the reason for this

Quantity surveying
Understands how to produce materials and workloads according to Ratu directives

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Costing


Ability to independently calculate costs for a construction project

Quantity surveying

Can independently produce material and workload according to Ratu's directives

Qualifications

Project Management 1-2

Objective

The student should be able to:
- identify and describe central concepts in cost and benefit analysis.
- explain when cost and benefit analysis should be used.
- know the fundamentals of cost and benefit analysis.
- analyse the input and output and calculation process in cost and benefit analysis

Content

- basic terminology
- self cost and other calculation methods
- simple calculations
- investment calculation concepts and profitability cafeterias
- four methods in investment calculations and combinations of these
- basics of presentation of results and argumentation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Possesses basic knowledge of concepts, transactions, processes in industrial activities. Identifies the importance of analyzing revenue and costs in both own and others' operations. Identifies that cost and investment calculations are part of industrial and / or government activities. Is aware of fundamental changes in cost structures at cross-border levels, such as exports, imports and establishment in new markets. Realizes the importance of interaction when acquiring information in cost and investment estimates.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Can perform basic calculations and analyzes in cost and investment calculation. Can explain the importance of cost and investment calculations related to the pricing of goods and services in a basic context. Can explain the basic industrial process linked to earnings logic and profitability. Can read and interpret simple cost and revenue calculations and related explanations. Knows where the information is in the form of contact persons, databases, industry overviews in terms of cost-benefit analysis and investment calculation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Has the ability to describe and explain cost and investment calculations as well as consequences at basic level. Can plan for and implement simple cost calculation and know explanatory variables in investment estimates in practical operations. Has the ability to describe, analyze, interpret and compile simple cost-benefit analysis. Can read and interpret cost and revenue reports as well as investment calculation summaries in at least one language other than Swedish. Is aware of and uses existing databases and data banks in terms of cost-benefit analyzes and investment calculations. Is aware of cost development at the national level in general.

Qualifications

Basic Business Economy

Objective

The degree thesis is part of the student's personal competence profile. In the degree thesis, the student will apply theoretical models to practical problems. The student must also show that they can handle complex problems independently within their area of ​​competence and can work logically and methodically. The student should be able to work in a scientific way and use reference material and external sources of knowledge.

Content

The thesis consists of a practical application and an associated theoretical analysis. The written design must follow Novia's writing instructions for a degree thesis. The thesis also includes a public presentation of the thesis and a written maturity test.

The degree thesis can be started when students have sufficient knowledge in the form of approved professional studies and methodology studies. The work begins with students drawing up a work and / or research plan for the process.The plan presents at least subject choices, language, work title, a preliminary outline and schedule. The plan must be approved by the head of the degree program. In connection with the approval of the plan, supervisors are appointed for degree work.

The degree thesis may consist of internal and / or external ordering work, collaborative projects or other work-related work. These may be, for example:
- an investigation (eg investigation, survey, analysis and / or evaluation)
- development work (eg development of working methods or activities)
- product development (eg prototype or model)

Materials

Novia's process description for degree thesis on Novia's intranet.
Additional information can be found in the realization in Peppi and on the Moodles page for the concerned the academic year and degree program.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at a satisfactory level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle page for thesis work concerned year.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at a good level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle page for thesis work concerned year.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at an excellent level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle page for thesis work concerned year.

Qualifications

The course research methodology or equivalent knowledge and at least 120 credits of compulsory studies performed.

Objective

The student
-develops and demonstrates their ability to use their skills and knowledge in a way that's relevant to their studies
-is able to reflect, document and report on their development process
-is able to present their work in a professional way
-is able to think critically and analytically
-is able to demonstrate their professional competence

Content

Degree project according to the department's instruction.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

According to the evaluation matrix of the institution

Assessment criteria, good (3)

According to the evaluation matrix of the institution

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

According to the evaluation matrix of the institution

Qualifications

No demand on previous knowledge.

Objective

The degree thesis is part of the student's personal competence profile. In the degree thesis, the student will apply theoretical models to practical problems. The student must also show that they can handle complex problems independently within their area of competence and can work logically and methodically. The student should be able to work in a scientific way and use reference material and external sources of knowledge.

Content

The thesis consists of a practical application and an associated theoretical analysis. The written design must follow Novia's writing instructions for a degree thesis. The thesis also includes a public presentation of the thesis and a written maturity test.

The degree thesis can be started when students have sufficient knowledge in the form of approved professional studies and methodology studies. The work begins with students drawing up a work and / or research plan for the process.The plan presents at least subject choices, language, work title, a preliminary outline and schedule. The plan must be approved by the head of the degree program. In connection with the approval of the plan, supervisors are appointed for degree work.

The degree thesis may consist of internal and / or external ordering work, collaborative projects or other work-related work. These may be, for example:
- an investigation (eg investigation, survey, analysis and / or evaluation)
- development work (eg development of working methods or activities)
- product development (eg prototype or model)

Materials

Novia's process description for degree thesis on Novia's intranet.
Additional information can be found in the realization in Peppi and on the Moodles page for the concerned the academic year and degree program.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at a satisfactory level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle page for thesis work concerned year.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at a good level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle page for thesis work concerned year.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student's degree thesis satisfies the assessment criteria applied in this degree program at an excellent level. The assessment criteria can be found on the Moodle page for thesis work concerned year.

Qualifications

The course Technical Reporting or equivalent knowledge and at least 120 credits of compulsory studies performed.

Objective

Demolition and Demolition Survey

Content

The course explores the prerequisites for the appropriate utilization of demolition materials, the avoidance of environmental and health risks, and the high-quality demolition process.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The required, independently prepared project tasks have been completed satisfactorily

Qualifications

No pre-requisites

Objective

The student understands how, where and when to use the two basic concepts in mathematical analysis: derivation and integration.
The student can apply derivation and integration to various problems within their own field of study.
The student can use mathematical software to analyze measured data ​​or other collected data sets.

Content

- Limit calculations
- Definition of derivatives
- Tangent and linearisation
- Derivation rules
- Extreme value problems
- Second derivative and convexity
- Applications of derivatives in different fields
- Numerical derivation
- Primitive function (antiderivative)
- Definition of integrals
- Integration rules
- Area calculations, volume integrals
- Integral applications from own specialist area
- Numerical integration
- Mathematical software (Mathcad, Matlab, GeoGebra or equivalent) as a tool for solving problems

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Derivatives: Basic understanding of the concept of derivatives. Master simple derivation rules.
Integrals: Basic understanding of the integral concept. Master simple integration rules.
Modeling and numerical methods: Have some understanding of how to make a mathematical model and how it can be solved numerically.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Derivatives: Is able to solve common types of extreme value problems using derivatives
Integrals: Is able to calculate areas and volumes using integrals. Is able to solve mechanical problems using integrals.
Modeling and numerical methods: Understands how to make a mathematical model and how it can be solved numerically.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Derivatives: Can apply theory to more complicated applications and calculations.
Integrals: Can apply the theory to more complicated applications and calculations (rotational surfaces, arc lengths, etc.).
Modeling and numerical methods: Can construct and numerically solve more complicated models with calculation software.

Qualifications

Functions and equations 1,
Geometry and vectors,
Functions and equations 2.

Objective

The student understands how, where and when to use the two basic concepts in mathematical analysis: derivation and integration.
The student can apply derivation and integration to various problems within their own field of study.
The student can use mathematical software to analyze measured data ​​or other collected data sets.

Content

- Limit calculations
- Definition of derivatives
- Tangent and linearisation
- Derivation rules
- Extreme value problems
- Second derivative and convexity
- Applications of derivatives in different fields
- Numerical derivation
- Primitive function (antiderivative)
- Definition of integrals
- Integration rules
- Area calculations, volume integrals
- Integral applications from own specialist area
- Numerical integration
- Mathematical software (Mathcad, Matlab, GeoGebra or equivalent) as a tool for solving problems

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Derivatives: Basic understanding of the concept of derivatives. Master simple derivation rules.
Integrals: Basic understanding of the integral concept. Master simple integration rules.
Modeling and numerical methods: Have some understanding of how to make a mathematical model and how it can be solved numerically.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Derivatives: Is able to solve common types of extreme value problems using derivatives
Integrals: Is able to calculate areas and volumes using integrals. Is able to solve mechanical problems using integrals.
Modeling and numerical methods: Understands how to make a mathematical model and how it can be solved numerically.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Derivatives: Can apply theory to more complicated applications and calculations.
Integrals: Can apply the theory to more complicated applications and calculations (rotational surfaces, arc lengths, etc.).
Modeling and numerical methods: Can construct and numerically solve more complicated models with calculation software.

Qualifications

Functions and equations 1,
Geometry and vectors,
Functions and equations 2.

Objective

The student understands how, where and when to use the two basic concepts in mathematical analysis: derivation and integration.
The student can apply derivation and integration to various problems within their own field of study.
The student can use mathematical software to analyze measured data ​​or other collected data sets.

Content

- Limit calculations
- Definition of derivatives
- Tangent and linearisation
- Derivation rules
- Extreme value problems
- Second derivative and convexity
- Applications of derivatives in different fields
- Numerical derivation
- Primitive function (antiderivative)
- Definition of integrals
- Integration rules
- Area calculations, volume integrals
- Integral applications from own specialist area
- Numerical integration
- Mathematical software (Mathcad, Matlab, GeoGebra or equivalent) as a tool for solving problems

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Derivatives: Basic understanding of the concept of derivatives. Master simple derivation rules.
Integrals: Basic understanding of the integral concept. Master simple integration rules.
Modeling and numerical methods: Have some understanding of how to make a mathematical model and how it can be solved numerically.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Derivatives: Is able to solve common types of extreme value problems using derivatives
Integrals: Is able to calculate areas and volumes using integrals. Is able to solve mechanical problems using integrals.
Modeling and numerical methods: Understands how to make a mathematical model and how it can be solved numerically.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Derivatives: Can apply theory to more complicated applications and calculations.
Integrals: Can apply the theory to more complicated applications and calculations (rotational surfaces, arc lengths, etc.).
Modeling and numerical methods: Can construct and numerically solve more complicated models with calculation software.

Qualifications

Functions and equations 1,
Geometry and vectors,
Functions and equations 2.

Objective

The student understands how, where and when to use the two basic concepts in mathematical analysis: derivation and integration.
The student can apply derivation and integration to various problems within their own field of study.
The student can use mathematical software to analyze measured data ​​or other collected data sets.

Content

- Limit calculations
- Definition of derivatives
- Tangent and linearisation
- Derivation rules
- Extreme value problems
- Second derivative and convexity
- Applications of derivatives in different fields
- Numerical derivation
- Primitive function (antiderivative)
- Definition of integrals
- Integration rules
- Area calculations, volume integrals
- Integral applications from own specialist area
- Numerical integration
- Mathematical software (Mathcad, Matlab, GeoGebra or equivalent) as a tool for solving problems

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Derivatives: Basic understanding of the concept of derivatives. Master simple derivation rules.
Integrals: Basic understanding of the integral concept. Master simple integration rules.
Modeling and numerical methods: Have some understanding of how to make a mathematical model and how it can be solved numerically.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Derivatives: Is able to solve common types of extreme value problems using derivatives
Integrals: Is able to calculate areas and volumes using integrals. Is able to solve mechanical problems using integrals.
Modeling and numerical methods: Understands how to make a mathematical model and how it can be solved numerically.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Derivatives: Can apply theory to more complicated applications and calculations.
Integrals: Can apply the theory to more complicated applications and calculations (rotational surfaces, arc lengths, etc.).
Modeling and numerical methods: Can construct and numerically solve more complicated models with calculation software.

Qualifications

Functions and equations 1,
Geometry and vectors,
Functions and equations 2.

Objective

The student understands how, where and when to use the two basic concepts in mathematical analysis: derivation and integration.
The student can apply derivation and integration to various problems within their own field of study.
The student can use mathematical software to analyze measured data ​​or other collected data sets.

Content

- Limit calculations
- Definition of derivatives
- Tangent and linearisation
- Derivation rules
- Extreme value problems
- Second derivative and convexity
- Applications of derivatives in different fields
- Numerical derivation
- Primitive function (antiderivative)
- Definition of integrals
- Integration rules
- Area calculations, volume integrals
- Integral applications from own specialist area
- Numerical integration
- Mathematical software (Mathcad, Matlab, GeoGebra or equivalent) as a tool for solving problems

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Derivatives: Basic understanding of the concept of derivatives. Master simple derivation rules.
Integrals: Basic understanding of the integral concept. Master simple integration rules.
Modeling and numerical methods: Have some understanding of how to make a mathematical model and how it can be solved numerically.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Derivatives: Is able to solve common types of extreme value problems using derivatives
Integrals: Is able to calculate areas and volumes using integrals. Is able to solve mechanical problems using integrals.
Modeling and numerical methods: Understands how to make a mathematical model and how it can be solved numerically.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Derivatives: Can apply theory to more complicated applications and calculations.
Integrals: Can apply the theory to more complicated applications and calculations (rotational surfaces, arc lengths, etc.).
Modeling and numerical methods: Can construct and numerically solve more complicated models with calculation software.

Qualifications

Functions and equations 1,
Geometry and vectors,
Functions and equations 2.

Objective

The student :
- understands the importance and use of differential equations in technical contexts
- is able to solve simple first-order differential equations
- is familiar with the method of solving linear second-order differential equations
- is able to use use mathematical software to numerically solve differential equations
- is able to use differential equations to model and solve technical problems.

Content

- Derivation rules and primitive functions
- Solving separable differential equations and first-order linear differential equations
- Modeling problems using differential equations
- Solving second-order differential equations with constant coefficients (oscillations)
- Discretization and numerical solution of differential equations using Euler's method
- Solving differential equations using Excel, Mathcad

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Recognizes differential equations.
Can solve simple separable differential equations.
Can solve homogeneous second-order differential equations by using the characteristic equation.
Understands the importance and use of differential equations in technical contexts.
Can use software to numerically solve simple differential equations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Can perform simple modeling
Is able to solve separable differential equations and simple linear first-order differential equations.
Can solve second-order differential equations with constant coefficients.
Is able to use simple methods for numerically solving differential equations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Can perform more demanding modeling .
Is able to solve first-order differential equations.
Understands the oscillator equation and can use it to model mechanical and electrical oscillations.
Can independently model and solve more demanding problems numerically using mathematical software.

Qualifications

Functions and Equations 1,
Geometry and Vectors,
Functions and Equations 2,
Derivatives and Integrals.

Objective

The student :
- understands the importance and use of differential equations in technical contexts
- is able to solve simple first-order differential equations
- is familiar with the method of solving linear second-order differential equations
- is able to use use mathematical software to numerically solve differential equations
- is able to use differential equations to model and solve technical problems.

Content

- Derivation rules and primitive functions
- Solving separable differential equations and first-order linear differential equations
- Modeling problems using differential equations
- Solving second-order differential equations with constant coefficients (oscillations)
- Discretization and numerical solution of differential equations using Euler's method
- Solving differential equations using Excel, Mathcad

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Recognizes differential equations.
Can solve simple separable differential equations.
Can solve homogeneous second-order differential equations by using the characteristic equation.
Understands the importance and use of differential equations in technical contexts.
Can use software to numerically solve simple differential equations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Can perform simple modeling
Is able to solve separable differential equations and simple linear first-order differential equations.
Can solve second-order differential equations with constant coefficients.
Is able to use simple methods for numerically solving differential equations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Can perform more demanding modeling .
Is able to solve first-order differential equations.
Understands the oscillator equation and can use it to model mechanical and electrical oscillations.
Can independently model and solve more demanding problems numerically using mathematical software.

Qualifications

Functions and Equations 1,
Geometry and Vectors,
Functions and Equations 2,
Derivatives and Integrals.

Objective

The student:
- has basic skills in how to use digital tools such as BIM-software Graphisoft ArchiCAD, Autodesk Revit and/or Vertex for planning simple structures and residential facilities in 3D.

Content

How a model is structured and different ways of forwarding data.
Understanding what you mean by IFC files and what you can do with them.
Model build in Autodesk Revit.
Deposit of various file types to Autodesk Revit. Revit's own files, IFC models, DWG files
Drawing structure in Autodesk Revit.
Export of model / drawings to different file formats, as well as printing of drawings.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The educational module Introduction to Building Techniques and the math course Functions and Equations 1, or similar knowledge.

Objective

The student:
- understands the basics of district heating and cooling distribution
- can dimension technical spaces and components for district heating and cooling in buildings
- knows manuals and regulations in district heating and cooling and can apply them in HVAC design

Content

- the basics of distribution of district heating and cooling
- design of technical space with district heating and cooling
- manuals and regulations in district heating and cooling

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The Educational Modules Introduction to Building Techniques and Residential and Public Buildings and the course Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers, or similar knowledge

Objective

- The course covers the basic concepts in electrical safety, electricity, electric motors and electrical installations.
- Students learn the central concepts and dangers that electricity can bring

Content

- Charges, Coulomb's law and electric fields
- Potential and voltage, current and resistance
Ohm's law
Kirchhoff's laws
- Electrical power and energy
- Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)
3-phase
Frequency
- Electric motors
Asynchronous motors
Synchronous motors
DC motors
- Electrical safety
- Electrical installation
Fuses
Residual current protection
Color marking of conductors

Location and time

Weeks 36 - 41

Materials

Compendium and textbook.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Practical calculation
Simulations
Self studies
Home exercises

Exam schedules

Week 41.

Completion alternatives

Written exam with possibility to get extra points from the home exercises.

Student workload

Altogether 81 hours, of which 36 hours are given as classroom education. Six weeks with three two-hour lectures per week.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

- Can solve simple calculations using Ohm's law, power law and Coulomb's law
- Knows the difference between AC voltage and DC voltage
- Can calculate the resistance of a conductor
- Knows the main types of electric motors
- Knows basic things about electrical safety
- Knows the color marking of conductors in electrical installations in buildings

Assessment criteria, good (3)

- Can calculate replacement resistance for series and parallel connected resistors
- Can calculate potential in circuits
- Can describe in more detail the difference between different types of electric motors
- Has a more detailed understanding of electrical safety
- Knows the role of a fuse and a residual current device in an electrical installation
- Understands the placement of the phases from a geometric perspective

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- Can calculate current and voltage in combined series and parallel connections of resistors
- Can calculate currents, voltages and phase differences in simple AC circuits

Assessment methods and criteria

The written exam has four questions with six points each. A total of 24 points. All questions are calculations.
Six points in a task require complete calculation with the right values ​​and the right answer.
Points are given for correct thinking, carelessness gives deductions.
The home exercises can give a maximum of six points extra.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than 8 points from the written exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1: 8 - 11,5 points.
Grade 2: 12 - 15,5 points.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3: 16 - 19,5 points.
Grade 4: 20 - 23,5 points.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

24 points and more.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

- The course covers the basic concepts in electrical safety, electricity, electric motors and electrical installations.
- Students learn the central concepts and dangers that electricity can bring

Content

- Charges, Coulomb's law and electric fields
- Potential and voltage, current and resistance
Ohm's law
Kirchhoff's laws
- Electrical power and energy
- Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)
3-phase
Frequency
- Electric motors
Asynchronous motors
Synchronous motors
DC motors
- Electrical safety
- Electrical installation
Fuses
Residual current protection
Color marking of conductors

Location and time

Weeks 36 - 41

Materials

Compendium and textbook.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Practical calculation
Simulations
Self studies
Home exercises

Exam schedules

Week 41.

Completion alternatives

Written exam with possibility to get extra points from the home exercises.

Student workload

Altogether 81 hours, of which 36 hours are given as classroom education. Six weeks with three two-hour lectures per week.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

- Can solve simple calculations using Ohm's law, power law and Coulomb's law
- Knows the difference between AC voltage and DC voltage
- Can calculate the resistance of a conductor
- Knows the main types of electric motors
- Knows basic things about electrical safety
- Knows the color marking of conductors in electrical installations in buildings

Assessment criteria, good (3)

- Can calculate replacement resistance for series and parallel connected resistors
- Can calculate potential in circuits
- Can describe in more detail the difference between different types of electric motors
- Has a more detailed understanding of electrical safety
- Knows the role of a fuse and a residual current device in an electrical installation
- Understands the placement of the phases from a geometric perspective

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- Can calculate current and voltage in combined series and parallel connections of resistors
- Can calculate currents, voltages and phase differences in simple AC circuits

Assessment methods and criteria

The written exam has four questions with six points each. A total of 24 points. All questions are calculations.
Six points in a task require complete calculation with the right values ​​and the right answer.
Points are given for correct thinking, carelessness gives deductions.
The home exercises can give a maximum of six points extra.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than 8 points from the written exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1: 8 - 11,5 points.
Grade 2: 12 - 15,5 points.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3: 16 - 19,5 points.
Grade 4: 20 - 23,5 points.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

24 points and more.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student:
- knows the basic concepts of electricity and magnetism
- knows how to analyze simple DC circuits.

Content

Charges, Coulomb's law and electric fields
Potential and voltage
Current, resistance, Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws
Electrical power and energy
Potential in electrical circuits
Voltage sources

Application according to specific education may occur.

Materials

Course notes or similar material with theory and exercises
Course literature

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

- Knows the interactions between electricity and magnetism
- Knows how voltage sources and resistors act in a circuit
- Can calculate the resistance of a conductor
- Can calculate the heat effect in a resistor
- Can calculate currents and voltages in simple circuits
- Can calculate voltage and current using resistances

Assessment criteria, good (3)

- Can calculate resistance for serial and parallel connections
- Can take into account the internal resistance in a voltage source
- Can calculate potential in circuits
- Can calculate currents with the help of Kirchoff laws.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- Can calculate currents in a circuit with the help of superposition of voltage sources
- Can calculate currents and voltages for Y- and deltaconnected resistances
- Can optimize power for DC-circuits.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student:
- knows the basic concepts of electricity and magnetism
- knows how to analyze simple DC circuits.

Content

Charges, Coulomb's law and electric fields
Potential and voltage
Current, resistance, Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws
Electrical power and energy
Potential in electrical circuits
Voltage sources

Application according to specific education may occur.

Materials

Course notes or similar material with theory and exercises
Course literature

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

- Knows the interactions between electricity and magnetism
- Knows how voltage sources and resistors act in a circuit
- Can calculate the resistance of a conductor
- Can calculate the heat effect in a resistor
- Can calculate currents and voltages in simple circuits
- Can calculate voltage and current using resistances

Assessment criteria, good (3)

- Can calculate resistance for serial and parallel connections
- Can take into account the internal resistance in a voltage source
- Can calculate potential in circuits
- Can calculate currents with the help of Kirchoff laws.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- Can calculate currents in a circuit with the help of superposition of voltage sources
- Can calculate currents and voltages for Y- and deltaconnected resistances
- Can optimize power for DC-circuits.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

- The course covers the basic concepts in electrical safety, electricity, electric motors and electrical installations.
- Students learn the central concepts and dangers that electricity can bring

Content

- Charges, Coulomb's law and electric fields
- Potential and voltage, current and resistance
Ohm's law
Kirchhoff's laws
- Electrical power and energy
- Alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)
3-phase
Frequency
- Electric motors
Asynchronous motors
Synchronous motors
DC motors
- Electrical safety
- Electrical installation
Fuses
Residual current protection
Color marking of conductors

Materials

Course notes or similar material with theory and exercises
Course literature

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

- Can solve simple calculations using Ohm's law, power law and Coulomb's law
- Knows the difference between AC voltage and DC voltage
- Can calculate the resistance of a conductor
- Knows the main types of electric motors
- Knows basic things about electrical safety
- Knows the color marking of conductors in electrical installations in buildings

Assessment criteria, good (3)

- Can calculate replacement resistance for series and parallel connected resistors
- Can calculate potential in circuits
- Can describe in more detail the difference between different types of electric motors
- Has a more detailed understanding of electrical safety
- Knows the role of a fuse and a residual current device in an electrical installation
- Understands the placement of the phases from a geometric perspective

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- Can calculate current and voltage in combined series and parallel connections of resistors
- Can calculate currents, voltages and phase differences in simple AC circuits

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

After passing the course, the student can:
- Know the concepts and methods of energy efficiency, and can make general calculations for this
- Know the most common methods for examining the condition of buildings
- Know the most common types of damage to buildings and facades
- Can account for the condition of a building based on surveys and propose measures
- Can assess measures and buildings, and rank measures and assess profitability

Content

Condition Survey Methodology
Damage Types
Investigation
Energy losses in a building
Common energy improvement measures
Older wood and masonry structures
Documentation of historic building

Teaching methods

lectures and exercises

Employer connections

applied to existing objects in collaboration with property owners

Exam schedules

possible guest lecturer

Student workload

must comprise a total of 130 h, of which about half in class, partly as group work

Further information

Condition Survey Methodology
Damage Types
Investigation
Energy losses in a building
Common energy improvement measures
Older wood and masonry structures
Documentation of a building

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Assessment methods and criteria

Passed assignments and exams

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

Building physics 1-2

Objective

The student
* shows the ability to communicate in a professional manner in a work context in speaking as well as writing
* is familiar with essential terminology within his/her field and is able to benefit from professional literature
* has a positive attitude to developing his/her receptive and productive language skills and is familiar with the relevant tools
* is aware of cultural differences in international contexts

Content

Oral and written presentation in English
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, the main goal of quality education

Location and time

The course will take place from October 28-December 16, 2024. There will be contact lessons on campus Raseborg as well as online lessons. The students are expected to attend the lessons physically on campus according to the following schedule.
October 28, on campus
November 4, on campus
November 11, online
November 18, on campus
November 25, online
December 2, on campus
December 9, online
December 16, on campus

Materials

Text material and assignments are part of the course.

Teaching methods

Contact/Online lessons based on communication, adaption of text material, individual work, work in pairs and groups, reports, presentations.

Exam schedules

The students will hand in assignments during the course. The written exam takes place in week 51 and the re-exams will take place in spring 2025.

International connections

Exchange students will attend the course.

Completion alternatives

There will be a written examination in week 51 and the students will be handing in assignments during the course. There will also be oral assignments in the form of presentations.

Student workload

The course comprises a total of 81 hours, 24 hours of which will be contact lessons. The students are expected to work 57 hours outside the classroom.

Content scheduling

Different themes will be dealt with during the course.

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
For passing, 50% of the exam points are required and that all exercises are passed.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading on a scale 1-5 or fail. An approved course requires approved oral presentations and approved written assignments.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has failed to meet the deadline of the written assignments and has not been present for the oral assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can express himself in a simple but coherent way and write reports in a simple but often unstructured way. There are spelling mistakes and weaknesses in basic structures of a written text. The student manages to present orally but the presentation may be difficult for foreigners to understand. Limited ability express oneself fluently in speech, the student pauses to find suitable expressions or uses words in his native language. Have problems to find synonyms and a suitable style.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3
The student can write coherent, analytical and structured texts including his own opinions and arguments and can draw conclusions of information from different sources. Breach of style, spelling mistakes and other small mistakes can be found but the student has a good command of the basic structures and can use difficult structures more correctly. Oral presentations are of a routine nature but structured.
Grade 4
The student writes almost flawless English and expresses himself fluently and professionally in speech and writing. The student writes well structured, analytical texts with well-grounded conclusions about more demanding topics and manages to pinpoint the most important in a text and provide examples. The student can express himself orally within a wide variety of topics spontaneously and rarely needs to look for the right expression. A versatile vocabulary.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The language is idiomatic and flawless. The student can write scientific texts in a well-structured, interesting and correct way. Manages to vary the style and use of language depending on the target group. Can in speech use professional, balanced and idiomatic language, make corrections without the audience being disturbed by it and has a good command of insinuations and multi-faceted expressions. Oral speeches are interesting, creative and well structured.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
* shows the ability to communicate in a professional manner in a work context in speaking as well as writing
* is familiar with essential terminology within his/her field and is able to benefit from professional literature
* has a positive attitude to developing his/her receptive and productive language skills and is familiar with the relevant tools
* is aware of cultural differences in international contexts

Content

Oral and written presentation in English
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, the main goal of quality education

Location and time

The course will take place from August 29 - October 24, 2023. There will be contact lessons on campus Raseborg as well as online lessons. The students are expected to attend the lessons physically on campus according to the following schedule.
September 2, on campus
September 9, on campus
September 16, on campus
September 23, on campus
September 30, online
October 7, on campus
October 23, online
October 28, on campus

Materials

Text material and assignments are part of the course.

Teaching methods

Contact/Online lessons based on communication, adaption of text material, individual work, work in pairs and groups, reports, presentations.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

The students will hand in assignments during the course. The written exam takes place in week 43 and the re-exams will take place in spring 2024.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

There will be a written examination in week 44 and the students will be handing in assignments during the course. There will also be oral assignments in the form of presentations.

Student workload

The course comprises a total of 81 hours, 24 hours of which will be contact lessons. The students are expected to work 57 hours outside the classroom.

Content scheduling

Different themes will be dealt with during the course.

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
For passing, 50% of the exam points are required and that all exercises are passed.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading on a scale 1-5 or fail. An approved course requires approved oral presentations and approved written assignments.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has failed to meet the deadline of the written assignments and has not been present for the oral assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can express himself in a simple but coherent way and write reports in a simple but often unstructured way. There are spelling mistakes and weaknesses in basic structures of a written text. The student manages to present orally but the presentation may be difficult for foreigners to understand. Limited ability express oneself fluently in speech, the student pauses to find suitable expressions or uses words in his native language. Have problems to find synonyms and a suitable style.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3
The student can write coherent, analytical and structured texts including his own opinions and arguments and can draw conclusions of information from different sources. Breach of style, spelling mistakes and other small mistakes can be found but the student has a good command of the basic structures and can use difficult structures more correctly. Oral presentations are of a routine nature but structured.
Grade 4
The student writes almost flawless English and expresses himself fluently and professionally in speech and writing. The student writes well structured, analytical texts with well-grounded conclusions about more demanding topics and manages to pinpoint the most important in a text and provide examples. The student can express himself orally within a wide variety of topics spontaneously and rarely needs to look for the right expression. A versatile vocabulary.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The language is idiomatic and flawless. The student can write scientific texts in a well-structured, interesting and correct way. Manages to vary the style and use of language depending on the target group. Can in speech use professional, balanced and idiomatic language, make corrections without the audience being disturbed by it and has a good command of insinuations and multi-faceted expressions. Oral speeches are interesting, creative and well structured.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

Environmental information and carbon footprint calculation in renovation construction

Content

The course introduces students to, for example, the preparation of demolition material and construction waste reports.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The required, independently prepared project tasks have been completed satisfactorily

Qualifications

No pre-requisites

Objective

The student
- has a good general vocabulary
- masters the central grammar
- understands general Finnish texts (factual texts, articles, etc.)
- understands and is able to write everyday life's letters and messages
- can orally cope in everyday situations

Content

- Repetition of the central grammar
- School and studies
- Working life
- Environment
- Daily situations

Application according to specific education may occur.

Location and time

Autumn 2024, Wolffskavägen 33

Materials

Study material and compendium on Moodle.

Teaching methods

- oral and written exercises
- own work, assignments
- shorter lectures
- attendance 80 %

Exam schedules

Exam during last lesson
Retake on general re-examination

Completion alternatives

Bilingual students have done a validation of the course in the beginning of their studies.

Student workload

2 credits = 54 h work (c. 24 h in class, c. 30 h own work)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on
- class activity
- assignments
- exam

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Qualifications

The starting level is B1, which corresponds to C in long Finnish (A-Finnish) or M in short Finnish (B-Finnish) in the student.

Objective

The student
- has a good general vocabulary
- masters the central grammar
- understands general Finnish texts (factual texts, articles, etc.)
- understands and is able to write everyday life's letters and messages
- can orally cope in everyday situations

Content

- Repetition of the central grammar
- School and studies
- Working life
- Environment
- Daily situations

Application according to specific education may occur.

Location and time

Spring 2025, Campus Vaasa

Materials

Study material and compendium on Moodle.

Teaching methods

- oral and written exercises
- own work, assignments
- shorter lectures
- attendance 80 %

Exam schedules

Exam during last lesson
Retake on general re-examination

Completion alternatives

Bilingual students have done a validation of the course in the beginning of their studies.

Student workload

2 credits = 54 h work (c. 24 h in class, c. 30 h own work)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on
- class activity
- assignments
- exam

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Qualifications

The starting level is B1, which corresponds to C in long Finnish (A-Finnish) or M in short Finnish (B-Finnish) in the student.

Objective

The student
- has a good general vocabulary
- masters the central grammar
- understands general Finnish texts (factual texts, articles, etc.)
- understands and is able to write everyday life's letters and messages
- can orally cope in everyday situations

Content

- Repetition of the central grammar
- School and studies
- Working life
- Environment
- Daily situations

Application according to specific education may occur.

Location and time

Spring 2025, Campus Vaasa

Materials

Study material and compendium on Moodle.

Teaching methods

- oral and written exercises
- own work, assignments
- shorter lectures
- attendance 80 %

Exam schedules

Exam during last lesson
Retake on general re-examination

Completion alternatives

Bilingual students have done a validation of the course in the beginning of their studies.

Student workload

2 credits = 54 h work (c. 24 h in class, c. 30 h own work)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on
- class activity
- assignments
- exam

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Qualifications

The starting level is B1, which corresponds to C in long Finnish (A-Finnish) or M in short Finnish (B-Finnish) in the student.

Objective

The student
* demonstrates ability to communicate in a natural and professional manner, in speaking as well as writing, in a work context, including customer service.
* demonstrates proficiency in the terminology of the field and is able to benefit from research and literature in his/her professional development
* shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

Content

Oral and written presentation in Finnish
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, the main goal of quality education

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
For passing, 50% of the exam points are required and that all exercises are passed.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
* demonstrates ability to communicate in a natural and professional manner, in speaking as well as writing, in a work context, including customer service.
* demonstrates proficiency in the terminology of the field and is able to benefit from research and literature in his/her professional development
* shows such skills in the Finnish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

Content

Oral and written presentation in Finnish
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, the main goal of quality education

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.
For passing, 50% of the exam points are required and that all exercises are passed.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student
- has a good general vocabulary
- masters the central grammar
- understands general Finnish texts (factual texts, articles, etc.)
- understands and is able to write everyday life's letters and messages
- can orally cope in everyday situations

Content

- Repetition of the central grammar
- School and studies
- Working life
- Environment
- Daily situations

Application according to specific education may occur.

Location and time

Spring 2025, Campus Vaasa

Materials

Study material and compendium on Moodle.

Teaching methods

- oral and written exercises
- own work, assignments
- shorter lectures
- attendance 80 %

Exam schedules

Exam during last lesson
Retake on general re-examination

Completion alternatives

Bilingual students have done a validation of the course in the beginning of their studies.

Student workload

2 credits = 54 h work (c. 24 h in class, c. 30 h own work)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5). In order to complete the course with an approved grade (grade 1), the student should have the knowledge required for level B1.1. Approved grades in this course are required to participate in the Työelämän suomi course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on
- class activity
- assignments
- exam

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

For the assessment of knowledge in Finnish as a second domestic, Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used. Level B1 indicates satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5). All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Qualifications

The starting level is B1, which corresponds to C in long Finnish (A-Finnish) or M in short Finnish (B-Finnish) in the student.

Objective

See syllabus

Content

See syllabus

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

See syllabus

Objective

See syllabus

Content

See syllabus

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

See syllabus

Objective

The student
- masters the central vocabulary in the own field
- can deal with work-related situations orally and in writing
- is able to write different types of texts and prepare different types of documents
- understands and is able to make use of information from texts (articles, official documents etc.) concerning the own field
- is able to give a structured presentation in Finnish
- can attend and lead a meeting in Finnish
- masters the central grammar orally and in writing

- must demonstrate such knowledge (orally and in writing) in Finnish as required by law (424/2003) by public employees

Content

- Working life and own field
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Communications
- Meeting technology and terminology
- Thesis abstract

- Application according to specific education may occur.

Location and time

Autumn 2024, Wolffskavägen 33

Materials

Compendium + other material on Moodle.

Teaching methods

- Language of teaching Finnish
- Interactive lessons (attendance 75 %)
- Shorter lectures
- Pair and group discussions
- Written exercises and written assignments
- Own work
- Presentation and opposition
- Oral and written exam

Exam schedules

Oral exam during the course.
Written exam during the last lesson.
Retake on general re-examination.

Completion alternatives

Bilingual students can take the course partially at a distance. Some occasions are mandatory for everyone. More info on the first lesson.

Student workload

4 credits = 108 h work (c. 42 h in class, c. 66 h own work)

Further information

Remember to also sign up for the written and oral parts.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment on the basis of
- Oral exam, oral presentation and other oral exercises (including kokous)
- Written exams/tests
- Written assignments
- Class activity
- Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Qualifications

Suomi

Objective

The student
- masters the central vocabulary in the own field
- can deal with work-related situations orally and in writing
- is able to write different types of texts and prepare different types of documents
- understands and is able to make use of information from texts (articles, official documents etc.) concerning the own field
- is able to give a structured presentation in Finnish
- can attend and lead a meeting in Finnish
- masters the central grammar orally and in writing

- must demonstrate such knowledge (orally and in writing) in Finnish as required by law (424/2003) by public employees

Content

- Working life and own field
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Communications
- Meeting technology and terminology
- Thesis abstract

- Application according to specific education may occur.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Qualifications

Suomi

Objective

The student
- masters the central vocabulary in the own field
- can deal with work-related situations orally and in writing
- is able to write different types of texts and prepare different types of documents
- understands and is able to make use of information from texts (articles, official documents etc.) concerning the own field
- is able to give a structured presentation in Finnish
- can attend and lead a meeting in Finnish
- masters the central grammar orally and in writing

- must demonstrate such knowledge (orally and in writing) in Finnish as required by law (424/2003) by public employees

Content

- Working life and own field
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Communications
- Meeting technology and terminology
- Thesis abstract

- Application according to specific education may occur.

Location and time

Autumn 2024, Wolffskavägen 33

Materials

Compendium + other material on Moodle.

Teaching methods

- Language of teaching Finnish
- Interactive lessons (attendance 75 %)
- Shorter lectures
- Pair and group discussions
- Written exercises and written assignments
- Own work
- Presentation and opposition
- Oral and written exam

Exam schedules

Oral exam during the course.
Written exam during the last lesson.
Retake on general re-examination.

Completion alternatives

Bilingual students can take the course partially at a distance. Some occasions are mandatory for everyone. More info on the first lesson.

Student workload

4 credits = 108 h work (c. 42 h in class, c. 66 h own work)

Further information

Remember to also sign up for the written and oral parts.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment on the basis of
- Oral exam, oral presentation and other oral exercises (including kokous)
- Written exams/tests
- Written assignments
- Class activity
- Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Qualifications

Suomi

Objective

The student
- masters the central vocabulary in the own field
- can deal with work-related situations orally and in writing
- is able to write different types of texts and prepare different types of documents
- understands and is able to make use of information from texts (articles, official documents etc.) concerning the own field
- is able to give a structured presentation in Finnish
- can attend and lead a meeting in Finnish
- masters the central grammar orally and in writing

- must demonstrate such knowledge (orally and in writing) in Finnish as required by law (424/2003) by public employees

Content

- Working life and own field
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Communications
- Meeting technology and terminology
- Thesis abstract

- Application according to specific education may occur.

Location and time

Autumn 2024, Wolffskavägen 33

Materials

Compendium + other material on Moodle.

Teaching methods

- Language of teaching Finnish
- Interactive lessons (attendance 75 %)
- Shorter lectures
- Pair and group discussions
- Written exercises and written assignments
- Own work
- Presentation and opposition
- Oral and written exam

Exam schedules

Oral exam during the course.
Written exam during the last lesson.
Retake on general re-examination.

Completion alternatives

Bilingual students can take the course partially at a distance. Some occasions are mandatory for everyone. More info on the first lesson.

Student workload

4 credits = 108 h work (c. 42 h in class, c. 66 h own work)

Further information

Remember to also sign up for the written and oral parts.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment on the basis of
- Oral exam, oral presentation and other oral exercises (including kokous)
- Written exams/tests
- Written assignments
- Class activity
- Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Qualifications

Suomi

Objective

The student
- masters the central vocabulary in the own field
- can deal with work-related situations orally and in writing
- is able to write different types of texts and prepare different types of documents
- understands and is able to make use of information from texts (articles, official documents etc.) concerning the own field
- is able to give a structured presentation in Finnish
- can attend and lead a meeting in Finnish
- masters the central grammar orally and in writing

- must demonstrate such knowledge (orally and in writing) in Finnish as required by law (424/2003) by public employees

Content

- Working life and own field
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Communications
- Meeting technology and terminology
- Thesis abstract

- Application according to specific education may occur.

Location and time

Autumn 2024, Wolffskavägen 33

Materials

Compendium + other material on Moodle.

Teaching methods

- Language of teaching Finnish
- Interactive lessons (attendance 75 %)
- Shorter lectures
- Pair and group discussions
- Written exercises and written assignments
- Own work
- Presentation and opposition
- Oral and written exam

Exam schedules

Oral exam during the course.
Written exam during the last lesson.
Retake on general re-examination.

Completion alternatives

Bilingual students can take the course partially at a distance. Some occasions are mandatory for everyone. More info on the first lesson.

Student workload

4 credits = 108 h work (c. 42 h in class, c. 66 h own work)

Further information

Remember to also sign up for the written and oral parts.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student must demonstrate knowledge of Finnish that is required by the law (424/2003) by public employees and should show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in speech and writing.

The Common European Reference Framework for Languages ​​(CEFR) is used to assess knowledge of Finnish. Levels B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1-3) and level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4-5).

Oral and written ability is assessed with different grades.

All universities in Finland follow the same assessment criteria.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment on the basis of
- Oral exam, oral presentation and other oral exercises (including kokous)
- Written exams/tests
- Written assignments
- Class activity
- Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The assessment of the knowledge in Finnish is based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). Level B1 refers to satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3) and level B2 refers to good knowledge (grades 4–5). The same assessment criteria are used at all universities in Finland. Level A2 or lower is failed.
Oral and written proficiency is assessed with different grades.

Qualifications

Suomi

Objective

The student:
- knows basic concepts and quantities in fluid mechanics and can perform calculations for pipe systems
- knows flow types and applications in different systems
- knows dimensioning of pumps for pipe systems
- knows different types of flow meters, pumps and fans

Content

- continuity and Bernoulli’s equation
- laminar and turbulent flow
- calculation of pressure losses effects and flow rates in pipe systems
- flow meters, pumps and fans

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The Educational Module Mathematics and the course Thermodynamics, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- possesses a deeper understanding of the interaction between the foundation and the substructure
- has adequate knowledge of laying foundations for the dimensioning of structures.

Content

- Geotechnical carrying capacity and earth pressure
- Simpler project planning (group work)
- Basic methods
- Ramp, frost insulation, radon and drainage

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The educational module Introduction to Building Techniques and the math course Functions and Equations 1, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- has a deeper understanding of the interaction between constructions and substructure
- has sufficient knowledge of the laying of foundations, ground and soil for the dimensioning of basements and more demanding foundation structures.

Content

- Design and dimensioning of basic structures for houses
- Basic and soil reinforcement as well as foundation methods
- Ramp, frost insulation, radon and drainage

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

The Educational Modules Introduction to Building Techniques, Residential and Public Buildings, Mathematics and Building Mechanics, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student
* knows how to use the four fundamental rules of arithmetic for the calculation and simplification of basic mathematical expressions and is able to solve simple first and second grade equations
* is able to solve linear systems of equations algebraically and graphically
* knows first and second grade equations and their characteristics
* knows the basics of MathCad

Content

- fractions
- potentials
- square roots
- first-rate equations
- percent
- rational expressions and equations
- formulas
- quadratic equations
- the concept of function
- straighten the line and its properties
- Equation system
- exercises with MathCad

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Objective

The student
* is able to solve first and second grade inequalities
* is able to solve higher grade equations and is familiar with their characteristics
* is familiar with the characteristics of the most common nonlinear functions and is able to solve simple equations of this type
* is familiar with equations of conic section
* is able to mathematically formulate and solve more complicated problems
* knows how to use the mathematical tools dealt with on the course in an innovative manner when solving problems in new situations

Content

- higher equations
- differences
- the concept of function
- amount of definition and value set
- power functions
- exponential and logarithm functions and corresponding equations
- line optimization (or other current theme)
- circle, ellipse and hyperbola

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level.

Qualifications

The Math Course Functions and equations 1 or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- has a holistic view of HVAC and house technology in small residential buildings
- can interpret HVAC-drawings
- knows the principles for function, location and dimensioning of HVAC and house technology

Content

- general HVAC-drawing symbols and HVAC products
- basics in planning water, sewage, heating and ventilation systems in residential buildings
- decrees and handbooks for HVAC design of small residential buildings

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at an excellent level

Qualifications

None