Lighting DesignLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student will be familiar with the major quantities in lighting engineering, qualities of light sources, and methods of measurement and calculus. The student will also be familiar with the characteristics and parts of light fittings, and the technical regulations and standards governing the selection of lighting solutions. Furthermore, the student will be familiar with energy saving lighting solutions. The student will even be familiar with factors that have an effect on seeing.

The student will be able to design the lighting for different spaces taking into account both the aspects of seeing and comfort as well as the technical and economic questions.

Content

Quantities in lighting engineering. Properties of the eye and sight. Light sources and their qualities. Calculation of illuminance both direct from the luminaries and by lumen method, the use of computer in the calculations. Light fittings and their features, lighting solutions, technical regulations and standards. Measuring light and assessing its quality. Energy-saving technical alternatives and their economy.

Instructions for lighting planning and for practical measurement taking.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student will be familiar with the major quantities in lighting engineering, qualities of light sources, and methods of measurement and calculus. The student will also be familiar with the characteristics and parts of light fittings, and the technical regulations and standards governing the selection of lighting solutions. Furthermore, the student will be familiar with energy saving lighting solutions. The student will even be familiar with factors that have an effect on seeing.

The student is able to apply the above listed knowledge and skills according to instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student will be familiar with the major quantities in lighting engineering, qualities of light sources, and methods of measurement and calculus. The student will also be familiar with the characteristics and parts of light fittings, and the technical regulations and standards governing the selection of lighting solutions. Furthermore, the student will be familiar with energy saving lighting solutions. The student will even be familiar with factors that have an effect on seeing.

The student is able to apply the above listed knowledge and skills independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student will be familiar with the major quantities in lighting engineering, qualities of light sources, and methods of measurement and calculus. The student will also be familiar with the characteristics and parts of light fittings, and the technical regulations and standards governing the selection of lighting solutions. Furthermore, the student will be familiar with energy saving lighting solutions. The student will even be familiar with factors that have an effect on seeing.

The student is able to give reasons for his or her choices related to the above listed content in a comprehensive manner.