Study Guide

Objective

Understand and be able to explain basic lighting concepts
To know the structure and function of light fixtures.
To be able to plan lighting for different purposes
Knowing control principles for different types of lighting sources.
To know and be able to apply the economic use of lighting.
To know and be able to make basic measurements of illumination.
To know about different requirements that are set for lighting intensity depending on the place of use.

Content

Lighting basic concepts
Structure and function of light fixtures.
Planning of lighting.
Control principles for different types of lighting sources.
Economical use of lighting.
Measurement methods.
Different requirements that are set for lighting intensity depending on the place of use.

Location and time

Vaasa, fall 2021
Classes and laboratory sessions in Technobothnia according to the schedule in Peppi.
Time for submission of laboratory reports and any supplementary information will be communicated during the course through Moodle.

Materials

Compendiums, degree projects and info from manufacturers of luminaries.
Info and links are available in Moodle for the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures, calculations, laboratory work and self-study.
Information and study material are presented in Moodle for the course.

Exam schedules

The time for the joint exam and any extra exam is determined in agreement with the students during the course. Lessons in class and laboratory sessions according to the established schedule in Peppi. Laboratory reports are submitted within two weeks of each laboratory.

Completion alternatives

Assessment of assignments, laboratory work, laboratory reports and theoretical tests.

Student workload

A total of 81 hours divided into lessons in class, laboratory sessions, self-study and preparation of laboratory reports.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Know the basics of lighting technology.
Knows different ballasts.
Knows the control principle for different lamp types.
Knows measurement methods for measuring illuminance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Understands the construction of light fixtures.
Understand why different light sources require different ballasts.
Can explain the control principles for different lamp types.
Knows what lighting forces are required in different spaces.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Can plan indoor and outdoor lighting.
Can use different ballasts.
Understands the control principle so that economical use of lighting is possible.
Can plan lighting according to the requirements with the help of computer programs

Assessment methods and criteria

Basis for the grade in the course is determined by the points in the course exam, the laboratory work and the reports. All parts must be passed in order to receive a final grade.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than 30% of the total points or some part of the course work is missing.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1: 30 - 39% of the total points
Grade 2: 40 - 57% of the total points

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3: 58 - 74% of the total points
Grade 4: 75 - 91% of the total points

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5: 92 - 100% of the total points

Qualifications

The basics of installation technology.