Study Guide

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

Content

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

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

Objective

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

Content

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Objective

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

Content

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

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

Objective

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

Content

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

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

Objective

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:
- 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 27.10.-31.12.2025. 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 schedule provided in Peppi.

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.

International connections

Exchange students will attend the course.

Completion alternatives

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 25.08.-17.10.2025. There will be contact lessons on campus Raseborg. The students are expected to attend the lessons physically on campus according to the schedule provided in Peppi.

Materials

Text material and assignments are part of the course.

Teaching methods

Contact 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.

International connections

Exchange students will attend the course.

Completion alternatives

There 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
* 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

Materials

More information on study material can be found in 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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- 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

Student:
• knows the builder's/responsible supervisor's duties as a supervisor
• can carry out planning as well as monitoring and quality assurance of the realization of individual construction works
• based on contractual documents, can plan and organize production and perform project management of individual contracts and smaller construction projects
• can use a schedule in the supervisor's tasks during the construction phase and understands the importance for the final result and overall economy

Content

To draw up a simple general timetable for a small construction project based on contract documents, and to plan and organize production for the construction project with the help of RATU and RT.
To use timetables in supervisor tasks and to understand the importance for the final result and overall economy (quality, working time and resource consumption in relation to contract times and contracts).
Making a site plan for a major construction project.
Knowing the management tasks in connection with a major construction, i.e. what is good leadership.
To understand the tasks and responsibilities as a supervisor in the construction of single-family houses and, according to the authorities' requirements, be able to monitor and make inspection reports for both single-family house construction and larger construction projects.

Materials

The course material is mainly available on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments and group tasks

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

See course description

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

See course description

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

See course description

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

See course description

Qualifications

No prior knowledge requirements

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:
* can plan, implement and evaluate a project
* 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

Content

The students work in the course in small project groups consisting of 5-10 people. The project highlights the division of labor between clients, authorities, planners, work management, carpenters and other parties in the construction project.

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.

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:
- 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

Location and time

Campus Raseborg, autumn 2025, period 1-2

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

Materials

Study material is available on the accompanying Moodle course.

Teaching methods

The working methods and course content are presented more carefully during the first lectures. A course overview, weekly schedule and material is also available on the accompanying Moodle course.

The course includes theory lectures, calculation exercises, exercise with oral presentations and exam.

Attendance is mandatory in part of the course module. This is shown in the weekly plan.

Exam schedules

The compulsory part of the course is completed during period 1 and 2.

Completion alternatives

- Examination
- Exercise assignment - All assignments included in the course should be submitted and approved, even if you perform the course first via re-examination.

Student workload

The total study time for the course is estimated to approximately 80 hours, of which 32 hours are scheduled and the rest is divided into exercises and assignments that the student performs outside the scheduled time.

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 on the scale 0-5 on the basis of exam and exercise (in pair). The course assessment is to 40% based on exercise (in pair) and 60% on the exam.

A passing grade in the course requires that both the exam and all exercises are approved.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not demonstrated sufficient basic knowledge of the subject. The student lacks approved performance in one or more of the compulsory parts of the course.

Qualifications

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

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:
- 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

Location and time

Period 1-2, Autum 2025, Campus Raseborg

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

Materials

Study material is available on the accompanying Moodle course.

Teaching methods

The working methods and course content are presented more carefully during the first lectures.

A course overview, weekly schedule and material is also available on the accompanying Moodle course.

Completion alternatives

- Exercises
- Examination

Student workload

The total study time for the course is estimated to approximately 80 hours, of which 32 hours are scheduled and the rest is divided into exercises and assignments that the student performs outside the scheduled time.

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 on the scale 0-5 as follows;
- report on own statistical survey (during the course), 50%
- exam (end of course), 50%
- Assignments (during the course), GK/U

All assignments must be submitted and approved for passing the course (the assignments/exercises are individual).

The course is assessed on the basis of the course's learning goals and;
- The study/report contains what it should and is well done
- students can follow the writing instructions
- students can demonstrate that they can calculate, use and apply the statistical concepts and Excel competences included in the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not meet the requirement for satisfactory knowledge.

Qualifications

The Math Course Functions and equations 1 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 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:
- is familiar with the tasks and responsibilities (including work safety) of a construction manager as a supervisor of demanding construction projects
- has a realistic picture of the tasks of a construction manager as a supervisor of demanding construction projects, based on basic theoretical knowledge and practical experience of tasks on a larger building site
- can draw up an exact timetable for a high-rise project based on contract documents so that it takes place in a sustainable way both in terms of occupational safety and the environmental aspects of construction and building materials
- is familiar with the inspection procedure from A to Z both in high-rise and detached house building
- has a strong knowledge of the safety regulations for construction work
- knows the safety regulations regarding the use of construction machinery's
- is aware of the supervisor's responsibility for his employees and third person (applies especially to sanitation of buildings containing asbestos, fungi and microbes)
- knows what good leadership requires and means, ie how to lead different employees individually as individuals and as a work community to keep timetables, quality, work safety and finances for the entire project

Content

- timetable for a high-rise project based on contract documents
- inspection procedure from A to Z on a high-rise and detached house building
- safety regulations for construction work
- safety regulations regarding the use of construction machinery's
- the supervisor's responsibility for his employees and third person (applies especially to sanitation of buildings containing asbestos, fungi and microbes)
- leadership, ie how to lead different employees individually as individuals and as a work community to keep timetables, quality, work safety and finances for the entire project
- how does a good supervisor lead a high-rise building with all its challenges

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 courses Introductory Work Safety and Construction Law and Site Management and Production Planning, 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 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:
- 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:
- 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 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 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 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:
- 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:
- 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
* 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
* 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 27.10.-31.12.2025. 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 schedule provided in Peppi.

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.

International connections

Exchange students will attend the course.

Completion alternatives

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
* 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
* 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

Materials

More information on study material can be found in 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:
- 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 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:
- 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:
- is familiar with the tasks and responsibilities (including work safety) of a construction manager as a supervisor of demanding construction projects
- has a realistic picture of the tasks of a construction manager as a supervisor of demanding construction projects, based on basic theoretical knowledge and practical experience of tasks on a larger building site
- can draw up an exact timetable for a high-rise project based on contract documents so that it takes place in a sustainable way both in terms of occupational safety and the environmental aspects of construction and building materials
- is familiar with the inspection procedure from A to Z both in high-rise and detached house building
- has a strong knowledge of the safety regulations for construction work
- knows the safety regulations regarding the use of construction machinery's
- is aware of the supervisor's responsibility for his employees and third person (applies especially to sanitation of buildings containing asbestos, fungi and microbes)
- knows what good leadership requires and means, ie how to lead different employees individually as individuals and as a work community to keep timetables, quality, work safety and finances for the entire project

Content

- timetable for a high-rise project based on contract documents
- inspection procedure from A to Z on a high-rise and detached house building
- safety regulations for construction work
- safety regulations regarding the use of construction machinery's
- the supervisor's responsibility for his employees and third person (applies especially to sanitation of buildings containing asbestos, fungi and microbes)
- leadership, ie how to lead different employees individually as individuals and as a work community to keep timetables, quality, work safety and finances for the entire project
- how does a good supervisor lead a high-rise building with all its challenges

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 courses Introductory Work Safety and Construction Law and Site Management and Production Planning, or similar knowledge

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

Location and time

Period 1-2, Autum 2025, Campus Raseborg

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

Materials

Study material is available on the accompanying Moodle course.

Teaching methods

The working methods and course content are presented more carefully during the first lectures.

A course overview, weekly schedule and material is also available on the accompanying Moodle course.

Completion alternatives

- Exercises
- Examination

Student workload

The total study time for the course is estimated to approximately 80 hours, of which 32 hours are scheduled and the rest is divided into exercises and assignments that the student performs outside the scheduled time.

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 on the scale 0-5 as follows;
- report on own statistical survey (during the course), 50%
- exam (end of course), 50%
- Assignments (during the course), GK/U

All assignments must be submitted and approved for passing the course (the assignments/exercises are individual).

The course is assessed on the basis of the course's learning goals and;
- The study/report contains what it should and is well done
- students can follow the writing instructions
- students can demonstrate that they can calculate, use and apply the statistical concepts and Excel competences included in the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not meet the requirement for satisfactory knowledge.

Qualifications

The Math Course Functions and equations 1 or similar knowledge

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

Location and time

Campus Raseborg, autumn 2025, period 1-2

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

Materials

Study material is available on the accompanying Moodle course.

Teaching methods

The working methods and course content are presented more carefully during the first lectures. A course overview, weekly schedule and material is also available on the accompanying Moodle course.

The course includes theory lectures, calculation exercises, exercise with oral presentations and exam.

Attendance is mandatory in part of the course module. This is shown in the weekly plan.

Exam schedules

The compulsory part of the course is completed during period 1 and 2.

Completion alternatives

- Examination
- Exercise assignment - All assignments included in the course should be submitted and approved, even if you perform the course first via re-examination.

Student workload

The total study time for the course is estimated to approximately 80 hours, of which 32 hours are scheduled and the rest is divided into exercises and assignments that the student performs outside the scheduled time.

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 on the scale 0-5 on the basis of exam and exercise (in pair). The course assessment is to 40% based on exercise (in pair) and 60% on the exam.

A passing grade in the course requires that both the exam and all exercises are approved.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not demonstrated sufficient basic knowledge of the subject. The student lacks approved performance in one or more of the compulsory parts of the course.

Qualifications

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

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:
- 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:
* can plan, implement and evaluate a project
* 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

Content

The students work in the course in small project groups consisting of 5-10 people. The project highlights the division of labor between clients, authorities, planners, work management, carpenters and other parties in the construction project.

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.

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 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:
- 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:
- 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
- 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:
- 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 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
* 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 25.08.-17.10.2025. There will be contact lessons on campus Raseborg. The students are expected to attend the lessons physically on campus according to the schedule provided in Peppi.

Materials

Text material and assignments are part of the course.

Teaching methods

Contact 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.

International connections

Exchange students will attend the course.

Completion alternatives

There 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

Student:
• knows the builder's/responsible supervisor's duties as a supervisor
• can carry out planning as well as monitoring and quality assurance of the realization of individual construction works
• based on contractual documents, can plan and organize production and perform project management of individual contracts and smaller construction projects
• can use a schedule in the supervisor's tasks during the construction phase and understands the importance for the final result and overall economy

Content

To draw up a simple general timetable for a small construction project based on contract documents, and to plan and organize production for the construction project with the help of RATU and RT.
To use timetables in supervisor tasks and to understand the importance for the final result and overall economy (quality, working time and resource consumption in relation to contract times and contracts).
Making a site plan for a major construction project.
Knowing the management tasks in connection with a major construction, i.e. what is good leadership.
To understand the tasks and responsibilities as a supervisor in the construction of single-family houses and, according to the authorities' requirements, be able to monitor and make inspection reports for both single-family house construction and larger construction projects.

Materials

The course material is mainly available on Moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments and group tasks

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

See course description

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

See course description

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

See course description

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

See course description

Qualifications

No prior knowledge requirements

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.