Study Guide

Objective

The aim of the course is to repeat the most basic of mathematics.

Content

- Basic arithmetical operations
- Fractions
- Expressions
- Equations and formulas
- Units and prefixes
- Percent
- Exponent rules
- The right-angled triangle
- Areas and volumes

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Qualifications

No prerequisites

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

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 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 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

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:
- 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:
- masters the basics of dimensioning and has sufficient prior knowledge for the following courses in building mechanics and dimensioning
- masters key elements in building mechanics as a work tool for future courses and tasks
- can calculate force quantities with emphasis on the equilibrium principle.
- have an understanding of building mechanics problems
- can make clear calculations and present them

Content

- Construction types & loads
- Force, bending moment, force system
- Equilibrium conditions, support reactions
- Trusses
- Calculation of internal forces of statically determined structures (beams, frames)
- Deformation calculations
- Handbook formulas

Professional skills practiced:
To be able to present their calculations
To know the subject area's concepts and terminology
To search for suitable sources to expand their knowledge in the field

The course content and the program, working methods and requirements are described in more detail 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 module Introduction to Building Techniques and the math course Functions and Equations 1 and 2 and Geometry and Vectors, or similar knowledge

Objective

Students gain such knowledge in strength theory as is needed for supervisors in the construction industry

Content

Strength theory and advanced building mechanics

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

At least 50-60 % of the tasks done correctly

Assessment criteria, good (3)

At least 50-60 % of the tasks done correctly

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

At least 90 % of the tasks done correctly

Qualifications

Structural Mechanics 1

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 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
- knows and can perform common building physical and technical tests
- can write a report from the building investigation and retrieve relevant comparison values from literature
- can find conclusions from the measurements and comparison values and knows how the accurateness in the measuring influences reliability of the result

Content

- Introduction and repetition of literature and regulations in the subject
- Moisture measurement equipment, moisture measurement.
- Sampling
- Thermal camera photography, to use and interpret / review
- Radon measurement
- possibly. building protection industry

Other professional skills that are practiced:
Writing reports.
Reading reports.
To meet the customer.
To work systematically and with professional documentation.
To present their results and their work.
To know the subject area's concepts and terminology.
To seek suitable sources to expand their knowledge in the subject area.
Working in pairs.
Working in projects.
Timetable and task planning.

Location and time

Period 2, autumn term 2024, Campus Raseborg.
Only to a very limited extent, and when agreed in advance, you can participate in the teaching at a distance, and then so that you follow the "Rules for teaching at a distance" (available on the Moodle course). The course is largely based on work at the inventory site.

Materials

In addition to the materials available on the Moodle course, the following are also included:
- RT card, Ratu card
- Lämpökuvaus rakentamisessa. Sauli Paloniitty, Juho Paloniitty, Jouni Haimilahti.
- Anvisning om boendehälsa (Instructions on housing health). Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
- hometalkoot.fi
- Students' own building chemistry portfolio
- Finnish building regulations
- SFS standards

In addition, various literature is required depending on the object being inventoried: e.g.:
- material from archives
- Så byggdes husen 1880-1980. Björk, Kallsteius, Rappen
- Kerrostalot 1940-1960, Kerrostalot 1960-1975.
etc.

Teaching methods

The course is conducted in cooperation with the course "Fastighetsinventering och underhållsplan". The content of the lectures is shown in the weekly planning in Moodle.
The lectures start in the school, after which sampling and investigations are carried out at the inventory object.
Students work and report in groups. Attendance is an important part of the course. If a student has to be absent, it is important that he/she informs his/her own group about this.
Absence may be replaced with supplementary assignments. Some parts of the course have compulsory attendance. This is shown in the weekly planning on Moodle.
Students must bring the right equipment to the course sessions - both personal equipment and the necessary measuring equipment (the school's).

Employer connections

The inventory is carried out on a site with an external owner.

Exam schedules

The compulsory elements of the course are carried out in period 2. Examinations or retake examinations are not organised.

The course is assessed continuously. Some feedback and evaluation sessions are organised.

International connections

If necessary, the course is realised as an English-friendly course. This means that the groups that students work in must be able to function and communicate in English. Some of the course reporting and documentation may also be done in English.

Completion alternatives

The course is assessed continuously throughout the period.
Attendance is therefore an important element, as well as activity and initiative. The ability to co-operate and manage a project is also valued. Co-operation in the group and with all course participants is part of the assessment. How well the student seeks and absorbs knowledge in the subject area and professional skills is an important part of the course grade. Reporting is an important part of the course.
Individual reports are assessed and form one of the bases for the course grade.

Student workload

The student's total time use for completion of the course is estimated to be about 80 hours, of which about 32 hours are scheduled and the rest is work that the student does outside scheduled class time.
Attendance at scheduled time is mandatory.

Further information

Students need the correct protective equipment for some tasks and are responsible for using it correctly. Students need to have their own personal protective equipment, such as safety shoes and appropriate work clothes.

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

The course is assessed with grades 0-5. The assessment is affected by
- attendance
- activity and initiative in the field and in the classroom
- observation skills and systematic work
- co-operation skills, project control and management
- use of time
- evaluation (self and teacher, oral and written)
- how well the student has studied the subject in depth and familiarised themselves with appropriate sources and used them
- ability to document and compile reports

The course is continuously assessed. Some feedback and evaluation sessions are organised.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not demonstrated sufficient basic knowledge of the subject. The student has not been present and/or has not participated and contributed in the practical work or production of the final product to such an extent that can be considered the minimum level for a pass.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has been present and involved and shows satisfactory - highly satisfactory performance in the points mentioned in the assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has been present and involved and shows good performance in the points mentioned in the assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has been present and involved and demonstrates commendable performance in the areas mentioned in the assessment criteria.

Qualifications

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

Objective

The student:
- has a realistic understanding of the organization, realization of according to building legislation demanding building production and site management, based on basic theoretical knowledge and practical individual own experience of the tasks from a larger building site
- knows how to schedule the construction phase as to the tasks related to site management and understands its importance with reference to the final outcome and overall economy
- knows how to implement proper work safety on a larger building site
- knows how to implement environmental aspects and consequences of construction and building materials correctly and environmentally smart in planning and leading construction work
- is able to work independently and take responsibility as a team member in the workplace community
- has the ability to solve problems and find alternative solutions

Content

The student carries out studies at a company in accordance with what has been agreed in an individual agreement for the course Case Study in Site Management. The content of the course is based on the course-specific and individual competences and learning outcomes (above).

Based on these and from the students' individual career planning, the goals for the individual student are tailored in a collaboration between students, supervisors at the company and the supervisor at the university. The individual goals are written down in "Contract for Building Site Studies in Work Management".

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, Internship and the course Introductory Work Safety and Construction Law, or similar knowledge

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
* 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

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.

In this degree program the thesis is 10 ECTS credits.

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 the degree program in construction management 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 the degree program in construction management 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 the degree program in construction management 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
- understands the meaning of the built environment for man and society as well as the importance of building conservation in the management of the built environment
- has deepened his/her knowledge of the principal building materials and construction solutions as well as the cost structure of a renovation project
- knows how to survey old properties and plan complementary building parts.

Content

The course deals with the systematics of studying and presenting inventory results of an existing property.

The properties that are being studied are owned by either the city, municipality or any public utility organization.

The project work is an exercise in how one should be able to work in a group at work: to take responsibility for their share in the whole, to keep timetables, to communicate and, of course, to work for a common goal.

The project always has a client and the finished report is presented to him with power point mm media.

1. We exercise inventory of the constructs of a real object
2. We write a report on the object for the client of the work
3. we use the TALO 2000 classification
4. We use literature and web-based sources on historical 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

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

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 is expected to know that there are different approaches to knowledge and be familiar with the most common research methods used in a few different fields of science. The student is expected to be able to develop and specify problems and embed them in an engineer’s frame of reference involving earlier practical and theoretical knowledge within the student’s field of competence. Furthermore, the student must be able to make a plan for his/her own research or development work and assess the quality of such work as well as research reports.

Content

Introduction to the research methodology
History of science and method development
Basic concept in modern research methodology
The different parts of the research process
Qualitative and quantitative method
Research ethical requirements
The significance of the degree project in higher education studies
Analysis of previous degree projects
Novia's rules for the thesis work
To complete the lesson in practice
Information search and sources
writing Views
Assessment grounds for the lesson test

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

50% in the examination for approved grades and all exercises approved and the presentation is approved.

Qualifications

The Courses Introduction to Academic Studies and Swedish 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
* knows how to solve basic geometric problems
* knows how to use the trigonometry of triangles
* knows how to perform basic vector operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication usingscalars, scalar products and cross products)
* knows the trigonometric functions and is able to solve similar simple equations
* 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

- angles and conversions (degrees, radians, gon)
- Right-angled triangle
- Angular triangle
- areas and volumes
- vector concept (addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication)
- vectors (phase angle and length, conversions)
- scalar product
- cross product
- trigonometric functions and equations

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:
- understands the importance of geotechnology in all construction work
- is aware of how the substructure is made and how it behaves when the foundation is laid
- understands the importance of making a geotechnical survey in order to be able to choose a sustainable, environmentally sound and economical foundation laying method.

Content

- Building geology, soil and bedrock, soils, structure of the material, deformation and shear strength
- Basic research methods
- Basic methods
- Ramp, frost insulation, radon and drainage
The student first forms an overall picture of how the subsurface is constructed and how it can be explored by probing, soil sampling and determining the groundwater level in the field and index properties in the laboratory. Subsequently, the students deepen themselves in basic methods and how the subsoil behaves when expanding for selection and design of foundation alternatives.

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:
- 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 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

Objective

The student
- has a basic knowledge of the laws of construction and work safety
- knows how to apply laws, acts and regulations regarding planning, granting building and other permits and the performing of construction work.

Content

Basics of building legislation and occupational safety in construction

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved assignments, exam. The course is assessed according to the scale pass / fail.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with the tasks of the responsible supervisor in the construction of residential buildings of the usual level of requirements in accordance with building legislation
- is able to plan, supervise and assure quality in the realisation of individual building tasks
- knows how to plan and organise production and perform project management of individual contractors and minor building projects on the basis of contract documents
- knows how to schedule the construction phase as to the tasks related to site management and understands its importance with reference to the final outcome and overall economy
- knows how to plan and lead building production so that it takes place in a sustainable way both in terms of occupational safety and the environmental aspects of construction and building materials

Content

To draw up a simple general timetable for a small construction project based on contract contract documents, and to plan and organize the production for the construction project with the help of RATU and RT.

To make use of the timetable in supervisor assignments and to understand the significance for end result and total economy (quality, work time and resource utilization in relation to contract times and agreements) for a regular construction project.

To make a workplace plan for a regular construction project.

Knowing the management tasks in connection with a larger building.

To master the task as supervisor at the small-house building and according to the authorities' requirements be able to monitor and make inspection records at construction projects.

Attention is attached to:
- timetable for different work stages, sub and side contracts in relation to each other,
- timetable for different contracts in relation to other planning and design,
- procurement and cost control of materials,
- occupational safety, environment and safety, as well
- quality assurance (quality plan for the entire building site and for individual work steps (tehtäväsuunnitelma)

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 course Introductory Work Safety and Construction Law, or similar knowledge

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

The student:
- masters the basics of solid mechanics
- can make elementary dimensioning calculations for the typical frame elements in buildings
- can identify the strength risks for different types of load-bearing structures.
- can make clear calculations and present them

Content

- Introduction to solid mechanícs
- Tensile, compressive and shear stresses
- Hooke's law and the modulus of elasticity
- The most common construction materials and their properties
- Thermal tensions
- Bending strength, bending moment, moment of inertia and bending resistance
- Shear force and bending moment diagram
- Deflection
- Torsion strength
- Fatigue strength
- Buckling strength
- Lateral instability, buckling and other stability problems
- Strength terminology in Swedish, Finnish and English

Professional skills practiced:
To be able to present their calculations
To know the subject area's concepts and terminology
To search for suitable sources to expand their knowledge in the field

The course content and the program, working methods and requirements are described in more detail 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 module Introduction to Building Techniques and the math course Functions and Equations 1 and 2 and Geometry and Vectors, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with the principles of the function and placing of HEPAC and contructions in order to take them into account in structural design, building and work management to achieve healthy houses with good indoor climate
- understands the factors indoor climate consists of and their impact on health, productivity and experience
- can make estimates of thermal comfort, air quality and indoor acoustics
- knows standards and classification methods in indoor climate
- understands the common measures for deficiencies in indoor climate
- understands the importance of construction and HVAC technology for indoor climate and healthy houses at a general level

Content

- the foundations of a good indoor climate and healthy house
- typical problems and measures for indoor climate
- calculations of thermal comfort air quality and indoor acoustics
- standards and classifications in indoor climate
- knowledge about risk constructions that can affect the indoor climate in houses from different decades as well as the most common ways to fix these constructions

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
- is familiar with his/her UAS and Campus
- is aware of the gain of activating methods of learning
- can reflect on his/her studies and future plans and is aware of his/her individual learning style
- can plan and follow up his/her studies
- can generate new knowledge and create personal learning environments and share knowledge with others

Content

Introduction to studies at Novia University of Applied Sciences

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

None

Objective

The student:
- has a deeper understanding of the interaction between constructions - separate buildings as well as municipal engineering - and substructure
- has knowledge of different methods for the laying of foundations, ground and soil reinforcement and geotechnical calculations of bearing strength of the ground, consolidation and pressure
- is familiar with environmental aspects and consequences of earthworks and foundation construction work, and how to prevent negative environmental consequences with correct and environmentally smart planning
- is familiar with environmental geotechnical constructions and how to prevent negative environmental consequences with them

Content

- Installations, deformation and strength for soil and bedrock
- Geoalkyl for house and infrastructure constructions
- Basic and soil reinforcement as well as underground construction
- Environmental geotechnical constructions

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 familiar with and can apply the basics of construction design for buildings.

Content

- Review and calculation of the different weights of different constructions and how the loads are distributed in different designs.
- Loads according to Eurocode: accommodation load, snow load, wind load, traffic load
- Partial security coefficients.
- Use and breaking limit states.

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:
- 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

That students on the basis of litterature or seminars should create a deeper understanding of leadership and intrapreneurship related to their own experiences.

Content

For this course approved seminars or litterature in leadership and intrapreneurship

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment of report and documentation of participation in seminars

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student should
- be able to plan and understand the structure of various pipes and cables such as water pipes, gas pipes, district heating pipes, electric cables etc.

Content

• The development of water pipe material historically
• The manufacturing process of plastic pipes
• Splicing and laying of wires
• Restoration of resins with resin material or equivalent
• Other restoration methods (cracking) and "no dig" technology
• Different types of wells (rainwater, wastewater, cable)
• Possible pollution in water pipes
• Maintenance of wiring
• Different methods of wiring electrical cables (working methods, protection, possible damage, quality control, costs)
• Construction of transformers (foundation, etc.)
• Worker safety in wiring and cable work
• The electricity distribution network in Finland, the foundation of large management foundations
• District heating lines with equipment
• Gas pipelines with equipment

Location and time

Spring 2025, Vaasa

Materials

Given during cource

Teaching methods

Lectuers
Presentations
Tasks
Exam

Employer connections

None

Exam schedules

Spring 2025

International connections

None

Completion alternatives

None

Student workload

Lecturers and presentations 11 h
Tasks 50 h
Exam and preparation for exam 20 h

Content scheduling

The development of water pipe material historically
• The manufacturing process of plastic pipes
• Splicing and laying of wires
• Restoration of resins with resin material or equivalent
25 h

• Other restoration methods (cracking) and "no dig" technology
• Different types of wells (rainwater, wastewater, cable)
• Possible pollution in water pipes
• Maintenance of wiring
• Different methods of wiring electrical cables (working methods, protection, possible damage, quality control, costs)
• Construction of transformers (foundation, etc.)
• Worker safety in wiring and cable work

25 h

• The electricity distribution network in Finland, the foundation of large management foundations
• District heating lines with equipment
• Gas pipelines with equipment
15 h
+ exam

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has basic knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has good knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has very good knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student lacks basic knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 50 %
Tasks 40 %
Presentation 10 %

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student do not have basic knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has basic knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has very good knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Qualifications

Soil construction

Objective

The student:
- knows how to make life cycle analyses for buildings, construction work and renovations as well as entire building projects.

Content

General principles of life cycle analysis
Life cycle analysis taking into account various building materials
steel structures
Composite structures
Wooden structures
Masonry constructions
Aluminum structures
General principles for investment calculations
Payback period
The present value method
Annuity
The IRR method

Location and time

Period 4 (March-April), Spring term 2025, Campus Raseborg

If necessary, having agreed in advance, you can participate in the course online.

Materials

Study material is available in the associated Moodle course.

Teaching methods

Work methods and course content are presented in more detail during the first lessons.
Course overview and materials are also available in the associated Moodle course.

The course is conducted through interactive lectures and compulsory exercises.

Employer connections

Guest lecturer

Exam schedules

The compulsory part of the course is completed in period 4.

Completion alternatives

Course exercise
Exam in small groups

Student workload

Time usage mainly consist of the following:
Scheduled lessons 32h
Self-study and course exercise 48h

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

In order to complete the course, it is necessary that all exercises and exams have been passed.
The course includes parts with mandatory attendance.

The course exercise and the exam are assessed with a scale of 0-5, based on the learning objectives of the course;
- Knows terminology related to LCA
- Can calculate a life cycle analysis for buildings
- Knows the climate impact of the construction sector and current climate policy, legislation and standards
- Can identify factors that influence the climate impact of a building and knows how to reduce them
- Knows the environmental impact of building materials and can assess and compare them
- Understands their own role as an actor in the construction industry to reduce the sector's climate impact
- Active participation in lectures and exercises during lectures

The course grade is calculated based on the individual course exercise and the exam.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not demonstrated sufficient basic knowledge of the subject.
Students lack passed grade in one or more of the required parts of the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has achieved a passed grade in all the exercises of the course.

Course exercise and exam is assessed with a scale of 0-5. The course grade is a weighted average of the grades from the course exercise and the exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has achieved a passed grade in all the exercises of the course.

Course exercise and exam is assessed with a scale of 0-5. The course grade is a weighted average of the grades from the course exercise and the exam.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved a passed grade in all the exercises of the course.

Course exercise and exam is assessed with a scale of 0-5. The course grade is a weighted average of the grades from the course exercise and the exam.

Qualifications

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

Objective

The student:
- is able to make an offer and draw up a schedule and a contract for a building project and understands their importance with reference to the final outcome and overall economy
- knows the different types of contract that occur within the construction industry in Finland
- knows which agreements are best suited to the contractor versus the client, in terms of the economic and working side, which the agreement with its content binds the different parties.

Content

- general requirements, conditions and procedures for quotation request materials, quotes, schedules and contracting contracts within construction.
- different in Finland common types of contract that occur within the construction industry
- which agreements are best suited to the contractor versus the client, in terms of the economic and working side
- to provide a quotation, timetable and contract for a demanding construction project based on quotation request material.

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 the course Introductory Work Safety and Construction Law, or similar knowledge

Objective

-students have come into contact with the future work environment
-students have performed such tasks that belong to their own industry and their own field of education.
-students have gained insight into what the future professional role may include and as the studies progress this awareness increases
-students have gradually gained more depth and / or experience of various activities in the working life as the studies progress.
-students can translate the practical experiences the practice provides within the theoretical studies
-students develop professional knowledge through practice
-students have made contacts with the working world

Content

Information search and preparation
Contact to company, applying for internship
Work at the internship
Reports

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved internship report, internship certificate and internship diary.
The course is considered pass / fail.

Qualifications

All programs include 30 credits (sp) of internship. The internships are divided into three periods of 10 credits per internship period. The periods are based on each other and are usually conducted one at a time with theoretical courses between the respective internship periods.

Objective

-students have come into contact with the future working environment
-students have performed such tasks that belong to their own industry and their own field of education.
-students have gained insight into what the future professional role may include and as the studies progress this awareness increases
-students have gradually gained more depth and / or experience of various activities in the working life as the studies progress.
-students can translate the practical experiences the practice provides within the theoretical studies
-students develop professional knowledge through practice
-students have made contacts with the working world

Content

Information search and preparation
Contact to company, applying for internship
Work at the internship
Reports

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved internship report, internship certificate and internship diary.
The course is considered pass / fail

Qualifications

All programs include 30 credits (sp) of internship. The internships are divided into three periods of 10 credits per internship period. The periods are based on each other and are usually conducted one at a time with theoretical courses between the respective internship periods.

Internship 2: internship 1 completed and at least 80 credits of basic and vocational studies

Objective

-students have come into contact with the future working environment
-students have performed such tasks that belong to their own industry and their own field of education.
-students have gained insight into what the future professional role may include and as the studies progress this awareness increases
-students have gradually gained more depth and / or experience of various activities in the working life as the studies progress.
-students can translate the practical experiences the practice provides within the theoretical studies
-students develop professional knowledge through practice
-students have made contacts with the working world

Content

Information search and preparation
Contact to company, applying for internship
Work at the internship
Reports

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved internship report, internship certificate and internship diary.
The course is considered pass / fail.

Qualifications

All programs include 30 credits (sp) of internship. The internships are divided into three periods of 10 credits per internship period. The periods are based on each other and are usually conducted one at a time with theoretical courses between the respective internship periods.

Internship 3: internships 1 and 2 completed and at least 120 credits of basic and vocational studies

Objective

The students:
- have performed such tasks that belong to the branch and their own field of education
- have gained insight into what the future professional role can entail
- can turn over theoretical knowledge in working life
- have made versatile contacts with the working life and know how to reflect over their own learning

Content

Actively applied for internship
Made contact to companies
Work at the internship
Report

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved internship report and certificate of completed internship period.

Qualifications

The Degree Program entails three internship periods.
The internship periods builds upon each other and are commonly completed one at a time with theoretical courses in between.

Objective

The student:
* can plan, implement and evaluate a project of building a wooden structure
* is familiar with the professional field of construction
* can use tools applicable in project planning and project management
* is familiar with teambuilding and -development
* can work in groups and teams with individuals regardless of their background
* is familiar with the role and the responsibilities of a team leader
* is familiar with the most common construction and frame materials used in Finland and has experience of work in construction engineering as well as methods used for simple wooden structures
* understands how the choice of materials affects the design of the construction.

Content

The students work in the course in small project groups consisting of 5-10 people. Each group is assigned a construction project, i.e. an order for a smaller wooden construction by a customer. For students, this is an excellent opportunity to really test what project work entails, including customer relations, costing and marketing. The project also highlights the division of labor between clients, authorities, planners, work management, carpenters and other parties in the construction project. Students make drawings, contracts and other documents for their construction project.

The course deals with:
- Machine and tool lessons. Review of the most common wooden tools, how they work and work safety.
- Project management. The student learns to use tools in project planning and management and to work with others in groups and teams regardless of background. The working method CDIO (Concieve, Design, Implement and Operate) is used, which means that one takes care of a product's or service's life cycle from idea and design development to realization and use.

Materials

-

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is assessed with the pass marks passed / failed.

The course has compulsory attendance at project meetings and some other activities. Absence from compulsory parts is compensated by individual written information.

To be approved in the course, approved assignments, approved examination and approved project (attendance, presentations, etc.) are required.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with the contract law in the organisation of a construction project
- is familiar with the quality criteria and the occupational safety requirements in the building sector and knows how to apply them
- knows how to organise and perform project management and quality assurance of commissions in structural engineering and construction projects using contracting documents.

Content

- Contract practice in the organization of building projects including general terms and conditions for construction contracting and consulting
- Quality criteria and occupational safety requirements, procedures and procedures in the building industry in the building industry
- Specific quality requirements that are set on the various components throughout the construction process
- Organization and execution of project management and quality assurance of design assignments and construction projects based on contract documents
- Project management, tasks and roles - leading people and processes: motivate, lead projects, set goals and follow them up, lead and work in teams, delegate, manage conflicts and develop skills

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:
- is expected to have sufficient basic knowledge of business administration and understanding of the field of construction to be able to establish and run his/her own business including administration and a conscious risk management

Content

- Work tools for establishing your own company
- Construction from a social perspective
- The Consumer Protection Act
- From quotation to contract
- Company forms
- The process of starting your own company and forms of support
- Financing, accounting and insurance
- Responsibilities and duties during the work
- The accounting firm and the construction company - cooperation and services
- The law of the construction company
- Construction company marketing
- The construction company and the tax administration
The content is described in more detail in the weekly schedule available on Moodl

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is assessed as failing / approved.
To be approved, the exam must be approved and all possible. Absence from compulsory study opportunities replaced by information

Qualifications

No

Objective

The student is able to:
- document in a written form own research, development and analysis of data within the field of construction
- understand the meaning of statistics, statistical methods and probability
- perform basic statistical calculations including unreliability based on measured and calculated data and present the material graphically

Content

Numerical and statistical methods in MS Excel
Position measurements and spreading measurements
Correlation
Effective use of MS Word and Excel with inserted equations and images / charts
The outline of scientific reports and final work

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

The Math Course Functions and equations 1 or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- has an idea of the importance of steel as a construction material in buildings including its environmental impact
- is familiar with the fields and methods of using steel as well as its types of structure
- is familiar with the properties of steel and knows the basic concepts used in steel technology on a general basis
- is on a general basis familiar with the regulations regarding steel structures and dimensioning in accordance with Eurocode 3.

Content

Introduction to steel as building material
Production of steel
The environmental impact of the steel
The most common structural steels and their properties
EuroCoDe standards
Design of steel structures according to Eurocode 3
Calculations for drawing, bending and cracking
Design of beams and columns
Screw joints and welded joints
Special problems in connection with steel structures

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 communicate coherently and in a professional manner both orally and in writing, in a work context
* demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the process of academic writing and a correct use of references
* can use different channels to retrieve information and compile reports according to the standard form and layout.

Students with Finnish as prior educational language have to show such skills in the Swedish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that these students must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Swedish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

Content

Scientific writing in Swedish
Oral and written presentation
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the 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
* can communicate coherently and in a professional manner both orally and in writing, in a work context
* demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the process of academic writing and a correct use of references
* can use different channels to retrieve information and compile reports according to the standard form and layout.

Students with Finnish as prior educational language have to show such skills in the Swedish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that these students must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Swedish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

Content

Scientific writing in Swedish
Oral and written presentation
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the 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:
- can communicate orally and in writing in a structured and linguistic way.
- is aware of different ways of looking for information and can use it as well as can report according to standard arrangements.
- can use the reference system and know the work process for scientific writing.

Content

- Summary's or other longer writing assignments
- Trade Essay
- Official letters (meeting documents, business letters)
- Presentation technique and lectures
- Language care as needed
- Rules for written reports and scientific work, source criticism
- Application according to specific education may occur.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Oral presentation: Responsible presentation ability characterized by partly stylistically inappropriate language, unstructured content and lack of commitment. Information retrieval: Ability to search for sources
to a task but the sources are superficial and elementary. Reporting: Ability to compile a report in which the rules for standard layout are to some extent stated. The language is poor and there are errors, but the report text is understandable. Reference system: Attempts to use a reference system and succeed to some extent.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Oral presentation: Good presentation ability characterized by structured content, suitable language and positive attitude. Written presentation: Good written ability which shows that the writer has mastered writing rules and has a sense of style. Information retrieval: Good ability to gather reliable sources for a task. Reporting: Good ability to prepare a clear report in accordance with the rules for standard layout. The language is understandable and functional. Reference system: Good ability to use a reference system in a functional way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Oral presentation: Excellent presentation ability characterized by well thought out and well structured content, clear and versatile language and positive attitude to the topic and situation. A knowledgeable impression is given. Written presentation: Excellent writing ability that shows that the writer uses a versatile, clean and flawless writing language. Information retrieval: Excellent ability to critically search for reliable and credible sources for a task. Reporting: Excellent ability to set up
a well-structured and visually appealing report. The report text is well written, adapted to the subject and error free. Reference system: Excellent ability to use
one or more reference systems and know in which subject areas it is used.

Qualifications

No prior knowledge requirements

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:
- is familiar with the most common options of wooden building and wooden frames used in Finland
- knows how the choice of materials affects the design of the structures
- knows how to apply the knowledge of structural design with the help of AutoCAD in order to choose a sustainable, environmentally sound and economical construction alternative.

Content

Design of simple wooden structures, such as beams and simple columns
Design of bending and shear stress, stamp pressure and allowable deflections.
Design of simpler connections.
Principles for different design solutions for load-bearing structures of wood.
Fire sectioning (with disc constructions) of wooden structures.

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 students:
- have performed such tasks that belong to the branch and their own field of education
- have gained insight into what the future professional role can entail
- can turn over theoretical knowledge in working life
- have made versatile contacts with the working life and know how to reflect over their own learning

Content

Actively applied for internship
Made contact to companies
Work at the internship
Report

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved internship report and certificate of completed internship period.

Qualifications

The Degree Program entails three internship periods.
The internship periods builds upon each other and are commonly completed one at a time with theoretical courses in between.

Objective

-students have come into contact with the future work environment
-students have performed such tasks that belong to their own industry and their own field of education.
-students have gained insight into what the future professional role may include and as the studies progress this awareness increases
-students have gradually gained more depth and / or experience of various activities in the working life as the studies progress.
-students can translate the practical experiences the practice provides within the theoretical studies
-students develop professional knowledge through practice
-students have made contacts with the working world

Content

Information search and preparation
Contact to company, applying for internship
Work at the internship
Reports

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved internship report, internship certificate and internship diary.
The course is considered pass / fail.

Qualifications

All programs include 30 credits (sp) of internship. The internships are divided into three periods of 10 credits per internship period. The periods are based on each other and are usually conducted one at a time with theoretical courses between the respective internship periods.

Objective

-students have come into contact with the future working environment
-students have performed such tasks that belong to their own industry and their own field of education.
-students have gained insight into what the future professional role may include and as the studies progress this awareness increases
-students have gradually gained more depth and / or experience of various activities in the working life as the studies progress.
-students can translate the practical experiences the practice provides within the theoretical studies
-students develop professional knowledge through practice
-students have made contacts with the working world

Content

Information search and preparation
Contact to company, applying for internship
Work at the internship
Reports

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved internship report, internship certificate and internship diary.
The course is considered pass / fail

Qualifications

All programs include 30 credits (sp) of internship. The internships are divided into three periods of 10 credits per internship period. The periods are based on each other and are usually conducted one at a time with theoretical courses between the respective internship periods.

Internship 2: internship 1 completed and at least 80 credits of basic and vocational studies

Objective

-students have come into contact with the future working environment
-students have performed such tasks that belong to their own industry and their own field of education.
-students have gained insight into what the future professional role may include and as the studies progress this awareness increases
-students have gradually gained more depth and / or experience of various activities in the working life as the studies progress.
-students can translate the practical experiences the practice provides within the theoretical studies
-students develop professional knowledge through practice
-students have made contacts with the working world

Content

Information search and preparation
Contact to company, applying for internship
Work at the internship
Reports

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved internship report, internship certificate and internship diary.
The course is considered pass / fail.

Qualifications

All programs include 30 credits (sp) of internship. The internships are divided into three periods of 10 credits per internship period. The periods are based on each other and are usually conducted one at a time with theoretical courses between the respective internship periods.

Internship 3: internships 1 and 2 completed and at least 120 credits of basic and vocational studies

Objective

The student:
- is expected to have sufficient basic knowledge of business administration and understanding of the field of construction to be able to establish and run his/her own business including administration and a conscious risk management

Content

- Work tools for establishing your own company
- Construction from a social perspective
- The Consumer Protection Act
- From quotation to contract
- Company forms
- The process of starting your own company and forms of support
- Financing, accounting and insurance
- Responsibilities and duties during the work
- The accounting firm and the construction company - cooperation and services
- The law of the construction company
- Construction company marketing
- The construction company and the tax administration
The content is described in more detail in the weekly schedule available on Moodl

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is assessed as failing / approved.
To be approved, the exam must be approved and all possible. Absence from compulsory study opportunities replaced by information

Qualifications

No

Objective

The student:
- has an idea of the importance of steel as a construction material in buildings including its environmental impact
- is familiar with the fields and methods of using steel as well as its types of structure
- is familiar with the properties of steel and knows the basic concepts used in steel technology on a general basis
- is on a general basis familiar with the regulations regarding steel structures and dimensioning in accordance with Eurocode 3.

Content

Introduction to steel as building material
Production of steel
The environmental impact of the steel
The most common structural steels and their properties
EuroCoDe standards
Design of steel structures according to Eurocode 3
Calculations for drawing, bending and cracking
Design of beams and columns
Screw joints and welded joints
Special problems in connection with steel structures

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 how to make life cycle analyses for buildings, construction work and renovations as well as entire building projects.

Content

General principles of life cycle analysis
Life cycle analysis taking into account various building materials
steel structures
Composite structures
Wooden structures
Masonry constructions
Aluminum structures
General principles for investment calculations
Payback period
The present value method
Annuity
The IRR method

Location and time

Period 4 (March-April), Spring term 2025, Campus Raseborg

If necessary, having agreed in advance, you can participate in the course online.

Materials

Study material is available in the associated Moodle course.

Teaching methods

Work methods and course content are presented in more detail during the first lessons.
Course overview and materials are also available in the associated Moodle course.

The course is conducted through interactive lectures and compulsory exercises.

Employer connections

Guest lecturer

Exam schedules

The compulsory part of the course is completed in period 4.

Completion alternatives

Course exercise
Exam in small groups

Student workload

Time usage mainly consist of the following:
Scheduled lessons 32h
Self-study and course exercise 48h

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

In order to complete the course, it is necessary that all exercises and exams have been passed.
The course includes parts with mandatory attendance.

The course exercise and the exam are assessed with a scale of 0-5, based on the learning objectives of the course;
- Knows terminology related to LCA
- Can calculate a life cycle analysis for buildings
- Knows the climate impact of the construction sector and current climate policy, legislation and standards
- Can identify factors that influence the climate impact of a building and knows how to reduce them
- Knows the environmental impact of building materials and can assess and compare them
- Understands their own role as an actor in the construction industry to reduce the sector's climate impact
- Active participation in lectures and exercises during lectures

The course grade is calculated based on the individual course exercise and the exam.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not demonstrated sufficient basic knowledge of the subject.
Students lack passed grade in one or more of the required parts of the course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has achieved a passed grade in all the exercises of the course.

Course exercise and exam is assessed with a scale of 0-5. The course grade is a weighted average of the grades from the course exercise and the exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has achieved a passed grade in all the exercises of the course.

Course exercise and exam is assessed with a scale of 0-5. The course grade is a weighted average of the grades from the course exercise and the exam.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved a passed grade in all the exercises of the course.

Course exercise and exam is assessed with a scale of 0-5. The course grade is a weighted average of the grades from the course exercise and the exam.

Qualifications

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

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with the principles of the function and placing of HEPAC and contructions in order to take them into account in structural design, building and work management to achieve healthy houses with good indoor climate
- understands the factors indoor climate consists of and their impact on health, productivity and experience
- can make estimates of thermal comfort, air quality and indoor acoustics
- knows standards and classification methods in indoor climate
- understands the common measures for deficiencies in indoor climate
- understands the importance of construction and HVAC technology for indoor climate and healthy houses at a general level

Content

- the foundations of a good indoor climate and healthy house
- typical problems and measures for indoor climate
- calculations of thermal comfort air quality and indoor acoustics
- standards and classifications in indoor climate
- knowledge about risk constructions that can affect the indoor climate in houses from different decades as well as the most common ways to fix these constructions

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
* 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
* 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:
- 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
* 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:
- can communicate orally and in writing in a structured and linguistic way.
- is aware of different ways of looking for information and can use it as well as can report according to standard arrangements.
- can use the reference system and know the work process for scientific writing.

Content

- Summary's or other longer writing assignments
- Trade Essay
- Official letters (meeting documents, business letters)
- Presentation technique and lectures
- Language care as needed
- Rules for written reports and scientific work, source criticism
- Application according to specific education may occur.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Oral presentation: Responsible presentation ability characterized by partly stylistically inappropriate language, unstructured content and lack of commitment. Information retrieval: Ability to search for sources
to a task but the sources are superficial and elementary. Reporting: Ability to compile a report in which the rules for standard layout are to some extent stated. The language is poor and there are errors, but the report text is understandable. Reference system: Attempts to use a reference system and succeed to some extent.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Oral presentation: Good presentation ability characterized by structured content, suitable language and positive attitude. Written presentation: Good written ability which shows that the writer has mastered writing rules and has a sense of style. Information retrieval: Good ability to gather reliable sources for a task. Reporting: Good ability to prepare a clear report in accordance with the rules for standard layout. The language is understandable and functional. Reference system: Good ability to use a reference system in a functional way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Oral presentation: Excellent presentation ability characterized by well thought out and well structured content, clear and versatile language and positive attitude to the topic and situation. A knowledgeable impression is given. Written presentation: Excellent writing ability that shows that the writer uses a versatile, clean and flawless writing language. Information retrieval: Excellent ability to critically search for reliable and credible sources for a task. Reporting: Excellent ability to set up
a well-structured and visually appealing report. The report text is well written, adapted to the subject and error free. Reference system: Excellent ability to use
one or more reference systems and know in which subject areas it is used.

Qualifications

No prior knowledge requirements

Objective

The student is expected to know that there are different approaches to knowledge and be familiar with the most common research methods used in a few different fields of science. The student is expected to be able to develop and specify problems and embed them in an engineer’s frame of reference involving earlier practical and theoretical knowledge within the student’s field of competence. Furthermore, the student must be able to make a plan for his/her own research or development work and assess the quality of such work as well as research reports.

Content

Introduction to the research methodology
History of science and method development
Basic concept in modern research methodology
The different parts of the research process
Qualitative and quantitative method
Research ethical requirements
The significance of the degree project in higher education studies
Analysis of previous degree projects
Novia's rules for the thesis work
To complete the lesson in practice
Information search and sources
writing Views
Assessment grounds for the lesson test

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

50% in the examination for approved grades and all exercises approved and the presentation is approved.

Qualifications

The Courses Introduction to Academic Studies and Swedish or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with the most common options of wooden building and wooden frames used in Finland
- knows how the choice of materials affects the design of the structures
- knows how to apply the knowledge of structural design with the help of AutoCAD in order to choose a sustainable, environmentally sound and economical construction alternative.

Content

Design of simple wooden structures, such as beams and simple columns
Design of bending and shear stress, stamp pressure and allowable deflections.
Design of simpler connections.
Principles for different design solutions for load-bearing structures of wood.
Fire sectioning (with disc constructions) of wooden structures.

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:
- 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:
- 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

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:
- masters the basics of solid mechanics
- can make elementary dimensioning calculations for the typical frame elements in buildings
- can identify the strength risks for different types of load-bearing structures.
- can make clear calculations and present them

Content

- Introduction to solid mechanícs
- Tensile, compressive and shear stresses
- Hooke's law and the modulus of elasticity
- The most common construction materials and their properties
- Thermal tensions
- Bending strength, bending moment, moment of inertia and bending resistance
- Shear force and bending moment diagram
- Deflection
- Torsion strength
- Fatigue strength
- Buckling strength
- Lateral instability, buckling and other stability problems
- Strength terminology in Swedish, Finnish and English

Professional skills practiced:
To be able to present their calculations
To know the subject area's concepts and terminology
To search for suitable sources to expand their knowledge in the field

The course content and the program, working methods and requirements are described in more detail 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 module Introduction to Building Techniques and the math course Functions and Equations 1 and 2 and Geometry and Vectors, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student
* knows how to solve basic geometric problems
* knows how to use the trigonometry of triangles
* knows how to perform basic vector operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication usingscalars, scalar products and cross products)
* knows the trigonometric functions and is able to solve similar simple equations
* 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

- angles and conversions (degrees, radians, gon)
- Right-angled triangle
- Angular triangle
- areas and volumes
- vector concept (addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication)
- vectors (phase angle and length, conversions)
- scalar product
- cross product
- trigonometric functions and equations

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:
* 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 and can apply the basics of construction design for buildings.

Content

- Review and calculation of the different weights of different constructions and how the loads are distributed in different designs.
- Loads according to Eurocode: accommodation load, snow load, wind load, traffic load
- Partial security coefficients.
- Use and breaking limit states.

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:
- 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

Objective

The student:
- masters the basics of dimensioning and has sufficient prior knowledge for the following courses in building mechanics and dimensioning
- masters key elements in building mechanics as a work tool for future courses and tasks
- can calculate force quantities with emphasis on the equilibrium principle.
- have an understanding of building mechanics problems
- can make clear calculations and present them

Content

- Construction types & loads
- Force, bending moment, force system
- Equilibrium conditions, support reactions
- Trusses
- Calculation of internal forces of statically determined structures (beams, frames)
- Deformation calculations
- Handbook formulas

Professional skills practiced:
To be able to present their calculations
To know the subject area's concepts and terminology
To search for suitable sources to expand their knowledge in the field

The course content and the program, working methods and requirements are described in more detail 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 module Introduction to Building Techniques and the math course Functions and Equations 1 and 2 and Geometry and Vectors, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- has a realistic understanding of the organization, realization of according to building legislation demanding building production and site management, based on basic theoretical knowledge and practical individual own experience of the tasks from a larger building site
- knows how to schedule the construction phase as to the tasks related to site management and understands its importance with reference to the final outcome and overall economy
- knows how to implement proper work safety on a larger building site
- knows how to implement environmental aspects and consequences of construction and building materials correctly and environmentally smart in planning and leading construction work
- is able to work independently and take responsibility as a team member in the workplace community
- has the ability to solve problems and find alternative solutions

Content

The student carries out studies at a company in accordance with what has been agreed in an individual agreement for the course Case Study in Site Management. The content of the course is based on the course-specific and individual competences and learning outcomes (above).

Based on these and from the students' individual career planning, the goals for the individual student are tailored in a collaboration between students, supervisors at the company and the supervisor at the university. The individual goals are written down in "Contract for Building Site Studies in Work Management".

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, Internship and the course Introductory Work Safety and Construction Law, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with the tasks of the responsible supervisor in the construction of residential buildings of the usual level of requirements in accordance with building legislation
- is able to plan, supervise and assure quality in the realisation of individual building tasks
- knows how to plan and organise production and perform project management of individual contractors and minor building projects on the basis of contract documents
- knows how to schedule the construction phase as to the tasks related to site management and understands its importance with reference to the final outcome and overall economy
- knows how to plan and lead building production so that it takes place in a sustainable way both in terms of occupational safety and the environmental aspects of construction and building materials

Content

To draw up a simple general timetable for a small construction project based on contract contract documents, and to plan and organize the production for the construction project with the help of RATU and RT.

To make use of the timetable in supervisor assignments and to understand the significance for end result and total economy (quality, work time and resource utilization in relation to contract times and agreements) for a regular construction project.

To make a workplace plan for a regular construction project.

Knowing the management tasks in connection with a larger building.

To master the task as supervisor at the small-house building and according to the authorities' requirements be able to monitor and make inspection records at construction projects.

Attention is attached to:
- timetable for different work stages, sub and side contracts in relation to each other,
- timetable for different contracts in relation to other planning and design,
- procurement and cost control of materials,
- occupational safety, environment and safety, as well
- quality assurance (quality plan for the entire building site and for individual work steps (tehtäväsuunnitelma)

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 course Introductory Work Safety and Construction Law, or similar knowledge

Objective

The student should
- be able to plan and understand the structure of various pipes and cables such as water pipes, gas pipes, district heating pipes, electric cables etc.

Content

• The development of water pipe material historically
• The manufacturing process of plastic pipes
• Splicing and laying of wires
• Restoration of resins with resin material or equivalent
• Other restoration methods (cracking) and "no dig" technology
• Different types of wells (rainwater, wastewater, cable)
• Possible pollution in water pipes
• Maintenance of wiring
• Different methods of wiring electrical cables (working methods, protection, possible damage, quality control, costs)
• Construction of transformers (foundation, etc.)
• Worker safety in wiring and cable work
• The electricity distribution network in Finland, the foundation of large management foundations
• District heating lines with equipment
• Gas pipelines with equipment

Location and time

Spring 2025, Vaasa

Materials

Given during cource

Teaching methods

Lectuers
Presentations
Tasks
Exam

Employer connections

None

Exam schedules

Spring 2025

International connections

None

Completion alternatives

None

Student workload

Lecturers and presentations 11 h
Tasks 50 h
Exam and preparation for exam 20 h

Content scheduling

The development of water pipe material historically
• The manufacturing process of plastic pipes
• Splicing and laying of wires
• Restoration of resins with resin material or equivalent
25 h

• Other restoration methods (cracking) and "no dig" technology
• Different types of wells (rainwater, wastewater, cable)
• Possible pollution in water pipes
• Maintenance of wiring
• Different methods of wiring electrical cables (working methods, protection, possible damage, quality control, costs)
• Construction of transformers (foundation, etc.)
• Worker safety in wiring and cable work

25 h

• The electricity distribution network in Finland, the foundation of large management foundations
• District heating lines with equipment
• Gas pipelines with equipment
15 h
+ exam

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has basic knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has good knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has very good knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student lacks basic knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 50 %
Tasks 40 %
Presentation 10 %

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student do not have basic knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has basic knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has good knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has very good knowledge of various pipes and cables used in infrastructure

Qualifications

Soil construction

Objective

The student
* can communicate coherently and in a professional manner both orally and in writing, in a work context
* demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the process of academic writing and a correct use of references
* can use different channels to retrieve information and compile reports according to the standard form and layout.

Students with Finnish as prior educational language have to show such skills in the Swedish language as are in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). This means that these students must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Swedish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately.

Content

Scientific writing in Swedish
Oral and written presentation
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the 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 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:
- 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