Building Service Systems (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course the student can supervise the installation of building service systems together with the related contractors. The student can interpret HVAC drawings and plan the implementation of service systems with other works on the site. The student is familiar with the basic operation of HVAC systems, the principles of planning these systems and the laws and regulations governing them, as well as the basics of HVAC installations.
The student knows how the electric and information systems of buildings operate, the typical phases in implementing them and the relevant regulations. The student also knows safety issues related to electric equipment and the installation of electricity in a building. The student can interpret drawings related to these systems with other professionals in order to plan the work and create relevant contracts.

Content

The contents and systems of building services in a construction project
HVAC appliances, their functioning and technical plans
Regulations related to construction
Interpreting HVAC drawings in order to build the system correctly
Carrying out work related to HVAC systems on the site
The main parts and common alternatives of the HVAC systems of a building
The structure and installation of the HVAC devices, piping and equipment of a building, such as
- water
- heating
- sewage
- ventilation.
Basics of electrical engineering
Safety regulations related to electrical systems and getting electricity on the site
The electric and data networks of a building and LON systems
Electrical installations on the site
The structure, parts and installation arrangements of the electrical system of a building, including
- switchboards
- regulations and safety of installation work, safe operation
- getting electricity on a construction site.
Interpreting electrical drawings in order to build the electrical system correctly.

Location and time

Lukujärjestyksen mukaisesti, muutokset mahdollisia, seuraa sekä lukujärjestystä että tiedotteita.

Materials

Opettajan materiaalit Moodlen työtilassa.

Teaching methods

Lähiopetus ja ryhmätyö.

Employer connections

Ei ole.

Exam schedules

Lukujärjetyksen mukaan.

International connections

Ei ole.

Completion alternatives

Ei ole.

Student workload

Lähitunnit ja tentti 30%-40%, oppimistehtävät 60%-70%, yhteensä noin 135 tuntia.

Content scheduling

Luennot
Harjoitustyö

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can
- describe the parts of the HVAC system in a building under construction
- describe the installation arrangements on a general level
- interpret HVAC drawings with a professional.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can
- describe the parts of the HVAC system in a building under construction
- plan the installation arrangements on a general level
- interpret HVAC drawings with a professional.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can
- describe the parts of the HVAC system in a building under construction
- plan the installation arrangements
- interpret HVAC drawings
- plan the implementation of service systems with other works on the site.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can
- describe the parts of the HVAC system in a building under construction
- describe the installation arrangements on a general level
- interpret HVAC drawings with a professional.

Assessment methods and criteria

Hyväksytyt suoritukset tentistä, oppimistehtävistä ja harjoitustyöstä.

Qualifications

TM00BS24 BAsics of House Building
TM00BS35 Basics of Construction