Communication Systems in Building Automation (5 cr)

Objective

• The student is familiar with the structure of building automation systems, the principles of communication pathways used in building automation, structural requirements, relevant standards, regulations, and technical guidelines.
• The student can read technical documents related to building automation network technology, create technical plans concerning them, and monitor building conditions through the control room interface.

Content

• Fundamentals of Network Technology
• Building Automation Networks and their Operating Principles: Ethernet, Modbus, Mbus, BACnet, and KNX.
• Design, Implementation, Commissioning, and Documentation of KNX Networks
• Building Automation User Interfaces

Location and time

We will meet according to the schedule.

Materials

The material of each part is published/announced in the moodle workspace.

Teaching methods

We mainly use work forms: face-to-face teaching, lectures, class assignments, self-study assignments, learning by doing, group work and practice assignments.

Exam schedules

The exams of the each part are organized during the implementation period of the study course. For renewals, we comply with article 34 of the degree regulations.

Completion alternatives

Deviations from the implementation plan must be agreed with the teacher of the each part.

Student workload

We use the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), where one credit corresponds to approximately 25-30 hours of work. If the topics are familiar, the actual time may be shorter. The time spent by the participant and the load caused by the work are discussed in the implementation plan of each part.

Content scheduling

The course consists of several implementation parts. Each part has its own teacher and its own implementation plan.

Further information

The implementation plan describes the work forms of the course, performance requirements, performance organization, schedule, attendance requirements, feedback forms and evaluation criteria. The above-mentioned information will be discussed in more detail with the students at the beginning of the implementation of the course.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

The grade of the course is based on the learning objectives of the course and the performance of the participant. The issue is described in more detail in the implementation plan of the each part. The grade of the entire course is calculated when all the parts have been successfully completed.