Functional facility design (5 ECTS)

Location and time

Virtual course

Materials

In TUNI Moodle learning environment: https://moodle.tuni.fi

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

No exam

Completion alternatives

AHOT

Evaluation methods and criteria

Functional facility design 50% * Own design (renovation or spatial plan) project Surface materials 20% * Choosing right surface materials for facilities Maintenance for surface materials 30% * Choosing right equipment, machines and cleaning agents for maintenance of the surfaces There are some small assignmets just pass/fail Those assignments can be done in pairs or groups.

Student workload

The scope of the course is 5 ECTS credits The credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of the student's work, which mainly consists of completing the course assignments, familiarizing yourself with other assignments and familiarizing yourself with the materials

Failed (0)

Assignments not fulfilled.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

There are some shortcoming in the assignments and satisfactory understanding of the topic with no students' own opinions. Very few literature references / sources have been used and there is some level of the failure in the use of them. Presentations are given.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The assignments are well executed and there is good understanding of the topic, good literature references / sources but some shortcomings in the use of them. Limited number of own opinions expressed about the topic. Good presentations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The assignments have been carried out in an excellent manner with clear and full understanding of the subject. Excellent utilisation of literature references / sources and handling of them. Lots of own opinions expressed. Excellent presentations.

Teaching methods

Assignments

Further information

This course is a hop in- hop off course so you can join in and make your own timetable Students will see functional facility design from Hospitality Management point of view in every day working life as well as one choice to promote wellbeing and sustainability in premises. Students are able to evaluate different kind of functional facility designs in international context. During the course, students will choose a place to implement functional facility design in practice. The place can be an office space, public place e.g. a small hotel, restaurant, café, community center, etc. The aim is to focus on functionality in their design. Students will make their own design (renovation or spatial plan) to the chosen premises in order to help them find different aspects of functionality, wellbeing and sustainability. During the project, students will decide on appropriate choices about right and suitable surface materials for the facilities based on literature and study materials. In addition, students will reflect on cost-efficiency of the suitable materials from the maintenance point of view during the life cycle of the premises. By attending the course, students are able to see the international discrepancies in premises, construction and material choices as well as maintenance methods. Geographical and climate differences adds challenges that students need to take into concern.

Evaluation scale

0-5