Building Automation Systems (5 cr)

Objective

The student is familiar with control methods and applications used in building automation, as well as the mathematical foundations of control technology and the basics of automation and applications in buildings. The student is knowledgeable about the design of building automation and the standards related to energy efficiency, and can apply them in practice. The student understands the principles and structure of building automation systems, can read technical documents related to building automation systems, and can create design drawings for building automation systems. The student can grasp the fundamentals of programming building automation systems using programming languages compliant with the IEC 61131-3 standard. The student is acquainted with the basics of building automation for hybrid systems and the flexibility of energy consumption in buildings.

Content

1.Fundamentals of Automation and Control Technology
2. Principles and Structure of Building Automation Systems
3. Standards for the Design and Energy Efficiency of Building Automation Systems
4. Basics of Programming Building Automation Systems
5. Building Automation for Hybrid Systems and Flexibility in Energy Consumption

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.