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Building Services Engineering, HVAC-Engineering: Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering 2016-2020

Code: TXF23S1

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title:
Bachelor of Engineering, BEng

Credits:
240 ects

Duration:
4 years (240 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2023

Descriptions

The study modules of Building Services Engineering are the following:
• compulsory studies of degree programme 150 ECTS
• one optional study module of the track 15 ECTS
• one totally elective study module 15 ECTS
• advanced professional skills 15 ECTS
• two internship periods 30 ECTS
• bachelor thesis 15 ECTS
TOTAL 240 ECTS

The studies of the two year of study, and half of the third year studies are compulsory and common to all the students in the degree programme. The learner’s track is selected at the end of the second semester of study. There are two options: HVAC Design and HVAC Contracting.

During the last two years of study the students have to complete four compulsory elective study modules of the major and one optional module. In addition, the student has to complete one totally elective study module. The students have to complete as well two internship periods of 10 weeks and finally carry out a bachelor thesis on a topic related to their major.

The students may relatively freely plan the timing of their studies of the spring periods of the third and fourth year, and period 2 in the fourth year based on the timing of the optional and elective modules, work placement and international exchange. The work placement periods may be carried out during the study periods of the third or fourth year or alternatively during the summer periods between the semesters

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 Spring 2027 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026 3. / 2027 4. / 2027
TXF23S1-1001
Common Studies

(Choose all )

110
TX00FF91 Orientation to Profession and Studies 5
TX00ED11 Basics of Mathematics 5
TX00ED12 Fundamentals of Physics 5
TX00EB47 Basics of Building Construction 5
TX00FF33 Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English 5
TX00EB54 Basics of HVAC Systems 5
TX00FF36 Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1 5
TX00FF37 Physics for Building Services Systems 5
TX00FF35 Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics 5
TX00FF34 Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology 5
TX00FF39 Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems 5
TX00FF40 Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings 5
TX00FF41 Water and Sewage Systems 5
TX00FF42 Ventilation Systems 5
TX00FF43 Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings 5
TX00FF47 Building Automation 5
TX00ED20 Engineering Swedish 5
TX00FF48 Building Information Modeling 5
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
TX00FF46 Life Cycle Costs and Energy Economy of Buildings 5
TX00FF49 Academic Communication in Finnish and English 5
TXF23S1-1002
Common Studies of Learner's Track

(Choose ects: 40)

40
TX00FF38 HVAC Installations and Materials 5
TX00FF44 Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants 5
TX00FF45 Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2 5
TX00FF54 Heat production 5
TX00FF53 Air Conditioning Systems 5
TX00FF52 Cooling Systems 5
TX00FF51 Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling 5
TX00FF50 HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements 5
TXF23S1-1003
Advanced Professional Skills

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TX00FF27 HVAC Design, Heat Exchangers and Storage Tanks 5
TX00FF28 HVAC Design, Design Project Part 1 5
TX00FF29 HVAC Design, Design Project Part 2 5
TX00FF30 HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology 5
TX00FF31 HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts 5
TX00FF32 HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman 5
TXF23S1-1009
Optional Studies, HVAC Design

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TXF-2023
LVI-suunnittelun valinnaiset opinnot_2023

(Choose 0)

0
TX00FF81 Carbon-neutral energy use in Buildings and Energy-efficient Renovation Construction 5
TX00FF77 Industrial Ventilation 5
TX00FF78 Special Systems of HVAC-Technology and HVAC-Technology in High-rise Buildings 5
TX00FF79 Refrigeration and Refrigeration Systems 5
TX00FF80 Current Topics of Building Service Engineering 5
TXF23S1-1005
Optional Studies, HVAC Contracting

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TXF-2023U
Optional Studies, HVAC Contracting

(Choose 0)

0
TX00FF58 Industrial Experience 15
TX00CR76 Management of renovation process 5
TX00CR75 Structural- and Building Services Engineering in Renovation 5
TXF23S1-1006
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TXF23S1-1007
Work Placement

(Choose all )

30
TX00ED32 Work Placement 1 15
TX00ED33 Work Placement 2 15
TXF23S1-1008
Bachelor's Thesis

(Choose all )

15
TX00ED34 Bachelor's Thesis 15
Total 240 60 60 60 45 30 30 30 30 30 30 15 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 20 10 7.5 7.5 15 15

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot

AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).

Professional English

Vieraan kielen kirjallinen ja suullinen taito, joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Second language (Finnish)

No attached course units

Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Engineering Swedish
Not grouped
Orientation to Profession and Studies
Basics of Mathematics
Fundamentals of Physics
Basics of Building Construction
Basics of HVAC Systems
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1
Physics for Building Services Systems
Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology
Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems
Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings
Water and Sewage Systems
Ventilation Systems
Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings
Building Automation
Building Information Modeling
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Life Cycle Costs and Energy Economy of Buildings
HVAC Installations and Materials
Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2
Heat production
Air Conditioning Systems
Cooling Systems
Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
HVAC Design, Heat Exchangers and Storage Tanks
HVAC Design, Design Project Part 1
HVAC Design, Design Project Part 2
HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology
HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts
HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Bachelor's Thesis

STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)

Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.

Professional Studies
Basics of Building Construction
Basics of HVAC Systems
Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology
Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems
Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings
Water and Sewage Systems
Ventilation Systems
Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings
Building Automation
Building Information Modeling
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Life Cycle Costs and Energy Economy of Buildings
HVAC Installations and Materials
Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants
Heat production
Air Conditioning Systems
Cooling Systems
Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
HVAC Design, Heat Exchangers and Storage Tanks
HVAC Design, Design Project Part 1
HVAC Design, Design Project Part 2
HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology
HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts
HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman
Work Placement
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Bachelor´s Thesis
Bachelor's Thesis
Core Requirement Studies
Orientation to Profession and Studies
Basics of Mathematics
Fundamentals of Physics
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1
Physics for Building Services Systems
Engineering Swedish
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2
Elective Studies

No attached course units

Not grouped

ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Bachelor’s degree

Replaces the Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS” -matrix.. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022

Ethics

The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account.
- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and promotes equality and non-discrimination.
- Take into account the realisation of diversity and accessibility in their actions.
- Understands the principles of responsible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.

Orientation to Profession and Studies
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Bachelor's Thesis
Proactive development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.
- Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
- Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
- Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
- Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

Orientation to Profession and Studies
Building Information Modeling
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Life Cycle Costs and Energy Economy of Buildings
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Bachelor's Thesis
Internationality and multiculturalism

The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks.
- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the international development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.

Orientation to Profession and Studies
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Life Cycle Costs and Energy Economy of Buildings
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
Bachelor's Thesis
Sustainable development

The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society.
- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the various aspects of issues and problem

Orientation to Profession and Studies
Basics of Building Construction
Basics of HVAC Systems
Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems
Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings
Water and Sewage Systems
Ventilation Systems
Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings
Building Automation
Building Information Modeling
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Life Cycle Costs and Energy Economy of Buildings
Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants
Heat production
Air Conditioning Systems
Cooling Systems
Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
HVAC Design, Heat Exchangers and Storage Tanks
HVAC Design, Design Project Part 1
HVAC Design, Design Project Part 2
HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology
HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts
HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Bachelor's Thesis
Learning to learn

The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning.
- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learned.

Orientation to Profession and Studies
Basics of Mathematics
Fundamentals of Physics
Basics of Building Construction
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Basics of HVAC Systems
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1
Physics for Building Services Systems
Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology
Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems
Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings
Water and Sewage Systems
Ventilation Systems
Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings
Building Automation
Engineering Swedish
Building Information Modeling
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Life Cycle Costs and Energy Economy of Buildings
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
HVAC Installations and Materials
Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2
Heat production
Air Conditioning Systems
Cooling Systems
Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
HVAC Design, Heat Exchangers and Storage Tanks
HVAC Design, Design Project Part 1
HVAC Design, Design Project Part 2
HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology
HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts
HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Bachelor's Thesis
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Orientation to Profession and Studies
Basics of Mathematics
Fundamentals of Physics
Basics of Building Construction
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Basics of HVAC Systems
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1
Physics for Building Services Systems
Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology
Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems
Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings
Water and Sewage Systems
Ventilation Systems
Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings
Building Automation
Engineering Swedish
Building Information Modeling
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Life Cycle Costs and Energy Economy of Buildings
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
HVAC Installations and Materials
Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants
Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2
Heat production
Air Conditioning Systems
Cooling Systems
Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling
HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements
HVAC Design, Heat Exchangers and Storage Tanks
HVAC Design, Design Project Part 1
HVAC Design, Design Project Part 2
HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology
HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts
HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Bachelor's Thesis
Not grouped

Code Name Credits (cr)
TXF23S1-1001
Common Studies

(Choose all)

110
TX00FF91 Orientation to Profession and Studies 5
TX00ED11 Basics of Mathematics 5
TX00ED12 Fundamentals of Physics 5
TX00EB47 Basics of Building Construction 5
TX00FF33 Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English 5
TX00EB54 Basics of HVAC Systems 5
TX00FF36 Mathematics for Building Services Systems 1 5
TX00FF37 Physics for Building Services Systems 5
TX00FF35 Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics 5
TX00FF34 Measurement Projects of HVAC Technology 5
TX00FF39 Design and Modeling of Town House HVAC Systems 5
TX00FF40 Heat Distribution Systems in Buildings 5
TX00FF41 Water and Sewage Systems 5
TX00FF42 Ventilation Systems 5
TX00FF43 Basics of Electrical Engineering in Buildings 5
TX00FF47 Building Automation 5
TX00ED20 Engineering Swedish 5
TX00FF48 Building Information Modeling 5
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
TX00FF46 Life Cycle Costs and Energy Economy of Buildings 5
TX00FF49 Academic Communication in Finnish and English 5
TXF23S1-1002
Common Studies of Learner's Track

(Choose ects: 40)

40
TX00FF38 HVAC Installations and Materials 5
TX00FF44 Heat Pumps and Heat Pumps Plants 5
TX00FF45 Mathematics for Building Services Systems 2 5
TX00FF54 Heat production 5
TX00FF53 Air Conditioning Systems 5
TX00FF52 Cooling Systems 5
TX00FF51 Residential Apartment Building HVAC-Systems and Modeling 5
TX00FF50 HVAC - Systems and Equipment Measurements 5
TXF23S1-1003
Advanced Professional Skills

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TX00FF27 HVAC Design, Heat Exchangers and Storage Tanks 5
TX00FF28 HVAC Design, Design Project Part 1 5
TX00FF29 HVAC Design, Design Project Part 2 5
TX00FF30 HVAC Contracting, Construction Site Technology 5
TX00FF31 HVAC Contracting, Building Service Systems Acquisitions and Contracts 5
TX00FF32 HVAC Contracting, Working as a Foreman 5
TXF23S1-1009
Optional Studies, HVAC Design

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TXF-2023
LVI-suunnittelun valinnaiset opinnot_2023
0
TX00FF81 Carbon-neutral energy use in Buildings and Energy-efficient Renovation Construction 5
TX00FF77 Industrial Ventilation 5
TX00FF78 Special Systems of HVAC-Technology and HVAC-Technology in High-rise Buildings 5
TX00FF79 Refrigeration and Refrigeration Systems 5
TX00FF80 Current Topics of Building Service Engineering 5
TXF23S1-1005
Optional Studies, HVAC Contracting

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TXF-2023U
Optional Studies, HVAC Contracting
0
TX00FF58 Industrial Experience 15
TX00CR76 Management of renovation process 5
TX00CR75 Structural- and Building Services Engineering in Renovation 5
TXF23S1-1006
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TXF23S1-1007
Work Placement

(Choose all)

30
TX00ED32 Work Placement 1 15
TX00ED33 Work Placement 2 15
TXF23S1-1008
Bachelor's Thesis

(Choose all)

15
TX00ED34 Bachelor's Thesis 15