Opinto-opas

Objective

On completion of the course the student can manage control mechanisms at different stages of the construction project.
The student knows different building types and building components.
The student is familiar with the demands set for the built environment and can identify what is a good way of building.
The student can analyse the built environment and is able to use relevant information sources to find information about construction.
The student can observe inside and outside stresses on the structure caused by weather conditions and different activities.
The student has a general understanding of the most common building materials and product categories, the way they are manufactured, their characteristics and their suitability in different circumstances. Moreover, the student is aware of health and environmental considerations related to different materials.
The student can interpret typical drawings and understands how different structural solutions influence the penetration plans for HVAC systems.
The student is familiar with the essentials of building construction and understands what limitations and requirements different structural solutions set for the installation of building services systems.

Content

1. Processes and tools for guiding land use and construction
2. Information sources in the field of construction
3. The phases of a construction project and process
4. The most common building types and their main components
5. The most common building materials and their characteristics
6. Construction drawings and legends
7. Thermal, water, fire and acoustic insulation
8. Water drainage from the building envelope, the roof and the surroundings
9. Space requirements for the installation of HVAC systems.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student:
- can name the principles and methods of guiding land use and construction
- can name building components and their functions
- can give examples of the properties and uses of most important building materials
- can give examples of the insulation needs in a building
- can give examples of draining water from the building envelope, the roof and the surroundings
- can search information related to building materials and products
- can give examples of the space requirements related to the installation of HVAC systems
- can complete a practical assignment with guidance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student:
- can explain the principles and methods of guiding land use and construction and give examples of the methods
- can explain building components and their functions
- can choose suitable building materials and give examples of building products
- can explain the insulation needs of a building
- can explain the principles of water drainage from the building envelope, the roof and the surroundings
- can explain the space requirements related to the installation of HVAC systems and give examples of placing the equipment in the structures
- can complete a practical assignment independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student:
- can explain the principles and methods of guiding land use and construction
- can explain building components and their functions
- can compare building materials and choose the most suitable materials based on this comparison, as well as give examples of building products, their installation and maintenance instructions
- can explain and give reasons for the insulation needs of a building and compare alternative ways of implementation
- can explain the principles of water drainage from the building envelope, the roof and the surroundings and explain the possible methods of implementation
- can explain the space requirements related to the installation of HVAC systems
- can complete a practical assignment independently applying course contents and hand it in on time.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student:
- can name the principles and methods of guiding land use and construction
- can name building components and their functions
- can give examples of the properties and uses of most important building materials
- can give examples of the insulation needs in a building
- can give examples of draining water from the building envelope, the roof and the surroundings
- can search information related to building materials and products
- can give examples of the space requirements related to the installation of HVAC systems
- can complete a practical assignment with guidance.

Further information

Studying is based on active participation during lectures and completing exercises.
The student adopts the principles of discovery learning and participates in collaborative learning with other students.