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Basics of HVAC (2 cr)

Code: RA00DB03-3007

General information


Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 04.09.2024

Timing

03.03.2025 - 25.04.2025

Credits

2 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering
  • Bachelor of Construction Site Management

Teachers

  • Arto Saariaho

Student groups

  • RAK24
    Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering

Objective

Competence in the construction process
Students are able to read blueprints of building engineering. Students recognize most typical building installations and know their selection criteria. Students perceive the role of building engineering in the construction process and in the building's maintenance.

Content

- Symbols used in the blueprints for building engineering
- Most typical HVAC, electrical and fire safety systems.
- Consideration of Building Installations on construction sites
- When choosing devices, efficiency and energy efficiency must be considered
- Taking building technical services into account on a site
- Municipal engineering services
- Construction site visits

Materials

As indicated by the lecturer

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises.

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 53 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the basics of building engineering. The student knows the symbols used in blueprints and understands the importance of building engineering in a construction project.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to read technical building blueprints related to new construction and renovation. The student is able to take the requirements of building engineering into account in building.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the abilities above, the student masters well and is able to apply what they have learned. They can also analyze the connections between different things. The student can make diversified analyses and draw conclusions based on what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments and examination, the assessment scale is 1-5.

Qualifications

Construction Planning