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COURSE & STUDY INFO

School of Engineering and Technology 2020–2021

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY


WELCOME TO SAVONIA UAS’ SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Savonia University of Applied Sciences is a Finnish institution of higher professional education and one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Finland. Savonia University of Applied Sciences’ organisation of experts educates strong professionals in six different fields of study: Engineering and Technology, Business, Culture, Natural Resources, Social Services and Health Care and Tourism and Hospitality. The School of Engineering and Technology is offering a wide range of courses – both in Finnish and in English. The School operates mainly on Microkatu Campus in Kuopio, having operations (Energy Technology) also on the campus in Varkaus, some 70 kilometres south from Kuopio.

Study in Kuopio, the heart of Lakeland Finland where the food, beautiful nature and the local dialect put a smile on your face.

photo: Hannu Miettinen / City of Kuopio


CONTACT PERSONS Savonia UAS’ School of Engineering and Technology

International Coordinator Ms Soile Takkunen E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +358 44 785 6298

Departmental Contact Persons/ECTS Coordinators: Civil Engineering, Construction Management (degree programmes in Finnish) Principal Lecturer Ville Kuusela, E-mail: [email protected] Construction Architecture (degree programme in Finnish) Principal Lecturer Janne Repo, E-mail: [email protected] Environmental Technology (degree programme in Finnish) Principal Lecturer Pasi Pajula, E-mail: [email protected] Electrical Engineering (degree programme in Finnish) Principal Lecturer Juhani Rouvali, E-mail: [email protected] Energy Technology (degree programme in Finnish) Senior Lecturer Olli-Pekka Kähkönen, E-mail: [email protected] Information Technology (degree programme in Finnish) Senior Lecturer Veijo Pitkänen, E-mail: [email protected] Information Technology / Internet of Things (degree programme in English) Principal Lecturer Arto Toppinen, E-mail: [email protected] Mechanical Engineering (degree programmes in Finnish and in English) Senior Lecturer Anssi Suhonen, E-mail: [email protected] Senior Lecturer Irene Hyrkstedt, E-mail: [email protected]

Industrial Management specialization: Principal Lecturer Jarmo Pyysalo, E-mail: [email protected]

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HOW TO APPLY

You are eligible to apply in case Savonia UAS and your home university have signed a (e.g. Erasmus+) student exchange agreement. If you are interested in studying as an exchange student at Savonia UAS’ School of Engineering and Technology, please contact your home institution's international coordinator/contact person first to find out more about your options. See: http://portal.savonia.fi/amk/en/applying/student-exchange/incoming-student-exchange/information-incoming-students

Contact for Savonia’s online application process :

Student Advisor (Ms) Laila Seppänen, Savonia UAS’ Student Services and Mobility Affairs

E-mail: [email protected]

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020–2021 The academic year is divided into two semesters and to four study periods. Each study period has its own timetable. Most of the courses last the whole semester. Student exchange lasts either a full academic year or one semester consisting of full-time studies (approximately 30 ECTS credits / semester).

AUTUMN SEMESTER: September 1–December 18, 2020 (Joint orientation on August 28 & 31)

Autumn break: October 12–18

SPRING SEMESTER: January 7–May 31, 2021 (Joint orientation on January 7th)

Winter break: March 8–14

photo: Vicente Serrano / City of Kuopio

http://portal.savonia.fi/amk/en/applying/student-exchange/incoming-student-exchange/information-incoming-students

http://portal.savonia.fi/amk/en/applying/student-exchange/incoming-student-exchange/information-incoming-students


COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2020–2021 In addition to the engineering courses taught in English or bilingually (in Finnish but with support in English) and listed in this catalogue, possible (final/practical) projects and conducting final project work / (bachelor’s) thesis while in exchange at Savonia UAS can be negotiated based on the student’s background and needs. All of the School of Engineering and Technology’s degree programmes (Civil Engineering and Construction Management, Construction Architecture, Environmental Technology, Energy Technology (in Varkaus), Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering (specialisations into Industrial Management, Production Technology and Product Development)) can initially welcome students from Savonia’s partner institutions to conduct project work while studying as an exchange student at Savonia. The decision about the project will be made depending on the resources at the relevant department. We cannot guarantee exchange students the possibility to carry out final project/thesis work. Most of the descriptions of the courses can be found via the pink link in the course code. The descriptions of the courses marked with an asterisk(*) are in the end of this catalogue. LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES FOR ALL ENGINEERING STUDENTS Autumn semester 2020

Code Course ECTS credits

4 EIA8040 Effective Communication Skills 5

4 EIP8000 Engineering English (for Mechanical Engineering/IM students) 5

4 EFP8000 Engineering English (for IoT students) 5

4 EXV8090 Tools for Multilingual Environment (online module, non-stop) 5

Spring semester 2021


4 EXV8070 Tools for Cross-Cultural Communication 5

4 EXX8150 Finnish for Foreigners 5

4 EXV8090 Tools for Multilingual Environment (online module, non-stop) 5

BUSINESS & DESIGN COURSES Students of the School of Engineering and Technology are allowed to choose courses offered by the School

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of Business and Administration & Tourism and Hospitality and School of Design (provided there is room in the courses). Business and Administration courses in 2020–2021 Design courses in autumn 2020 CAMPUS ONLINE STUDIES You also have possibility to complete online courses offered by Savonia and other Finnish universities of applied sciences. The courses are free of charge for exchange students at universities of applied sciences. See the current courses at: https://campusonline.fi/en/ MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (INCLUDING SPECIALISATION INTO INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT = 3rd and 4th year courses)

Autumn semester 2020

Code Course ECTS credits Year

4 EXX8110 Mathematics 1 5 1st

4 EIP8010 Technical Drawing 5 1st

4 EIP8020 3D Modelling 5 1st

4 EIP8030 Office Applications 5 1st

4 EXX8130 Mathematics 3 5 2nd

4 EIA8010 Material Technology 1 5 2nd

4 EIA8020 Mechanics 5 2nd

4 EIA8030 Entrepreneurship 5 2nd

4 EIA8100 Manufacturing Technology 2 5 3rd

4 EIA8110 Operations Management 5 3rd

4 EIA8120 Management Accounting 5 3rd

4 EIA8130 Quality Management and Engineering 5 3rd

4 EKI4600 Execution Project Control and Management 5 4th

4 EKI4700 Manufacturing Systems Development 5 4th

4 EKI4500 Sales Project Control and Management 5 4th

4 EKI4800 Supply Chain and Network Management 5 4th

4 EIB3230 Data Management and ERP 5 4th

4 EIX4200 Industrial Management Project 2 5 4th

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4 EIP8040 Manufacturing Technology 1 5 1st

4 EXX8140 Physics for Engineering 5 1st


4 EIP8050 Teamwork and Leadership 5 1st

4 EIP8060 Orientation Project: Project Management 5 1st

4 EIA8050 Fundamentals of Strength of Materials 5 2nd

4 EIA8060 Basic of Electrical Engineering 5 2nd

4 EIA8070 Physics for Mechanical Engineering 5 2nd

4 EIA8080 Materials Management 5 2nd

4 EIA8090 RD Project 5 2nd

4 EIA8140 Industrial Management Project 1 5 3rd

4 EIA8150 Project Management Tools 5 3rd

4 EIA8160 Business to Business Marketing 5 3rd

4 EIA8170 Procurement and Purchasing Management 5 3rd

4 EIA8180 Manufacturing Systems Development 5 4th

4 EIX0100* Sustainable Engineering and Business 5 2nd-4th

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Autumn semester 2020


4 ESA8360 Control of Electrical Drives 5 4th



4 ESA8130 Electric Power Distribution 5 2nd

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY / INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT) Autumn semester 2020


















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4 EFA8010 Basics of Programming 5 1st

4 EFA8150 Circuits and Systems 5 1st

4 EFS8010 Industrial IoT and Digital Health Ecosystems 5 1st

4 EFP8150 Physics for Electrical Engineering 5 2nd

4 EXX8130 Mathematics 3 5 2nd

4 EFA8040 Data Management and SQL 5 2nd

4 EFA8060 Electrical Measurements 5 2nd

4 EFA8070 Digital Electronics 5 2nd

4 EFA8090 Sensor Basics 5 2nd

4 EFA8120 Basics of Microprocessor Programming 5 2nd

4 EFS8070 Object Oriented Programming 5 2nd

4 EFA8080 Basics of Computer Technology 5 3rd

4 EFA8110 Analog Electronics 2 5 3rd

4 EFA8140 RD Project (IoT) 5 3rd

4 EFS8030 Information Technology Project 1 5 3rd

4 EFS8060 Wireless and Radiotechnology 5 3rd



4 EXX8140 Physics for Engineering 5 1st


4 EFP8010 Orientation Project 5 1st

4 EFA8020 User Interface Programming 5 1st

4 EFA8030 Data Structures and Algorithms 5 2nd

4 EFA8050 Browser Programming 5 2nd

4 EFA8080 Basics of Computer Technology 5 2nd

4 EFA8100 Analog Electronics 1 5 2nd

4 EFS8020 Basics of Big Data 5 2nd

4 EFS8080 Mobile Technology and Programming 5 3rd

4 EFS8110 IP Routing Networks and OSI model 5 3rd

4 EFS8120 Industrial Automation and Networking 5 3rd

4 ETN4110 * Computer Networks 1 (CCNA 1) 5 1st




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ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Note! Priority is given for the double degree students. Mainly exchange students majoring in Environmental Technology can be accepted to the courses. Autumn semester 2020


4 EYE4460 * Field Works of Environmental Technology 5

4 EYA8020 * Experimental Work for Environmental Technology 5

4 EYQ4200 * Advanced Course in Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering

5

4 EYE4240 * Project of Environmental Technology 5



4 EYQ4300 * Water and Wastewater Treatment Laboratory Course (only for Double Degree students!)

5

CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECTURE The listed courses are taught bilingually meaning they are taught mainly in Finnish but the students will receive support in English. Autumn semester 2020


4 EAAB820 * Architecture 1 (Holiday Cottages) 5 2nd

4 EAAB835 * Architecture 3 (Apartment Blocks) 5 3rd

4 ERB4480 * Architecture of Business Premises and Building Design 4

5 4th

4 EAAB845 * 3D Visualization and Arts 5 3rd

4 ERB4800 * Contemporary Architecture and Fine Arts 5 4th

4 EAC4000 * Alternative Architectural Studies 5 3rd



4 EAAB830 * Architecture 2 (One Family Houses) 5 2nd

4 EAAB850 * Energy Efficient Building Design 5 3rd

4 EAC4100 * Alternative Architectural Studies 5 3rd


CIVIL ENGINEERING Listed courses are taught bilingually meaning they are taught mainly in Finnish but the students will receive support in English. Autumn semester 2020


4 ERN4360 * Timber multi-storey buildings 5 4th

4 ERAJ820 * Civil Engineering Project 2 (Infrastructures) 5 2nd



4 ERXT860 * Civil Engineering Project 2 (Block of Flats) 5 2nd

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY The bachelor level degree programme is conducted at Savonia UAS’ Varkaus Campus, about 70 km south from Kuopio. In addition to the courses and traineeship, possible (final/practical) projects and conducting final project work / (bachelor’s) thesis in the field of Energy Technology can be negotiated based on the student’s background and needs. Autumn semester 2020


XXXXXXX Climate Friendly Bioenergy Solutions 5

EUE4672 Modern Combustion and Gasification Technology 5

WUA8030 Energy Economy and Supply 5 EUE4671 Thermal turbomachines and Auxiliary

devices of power plants 5

EUE4665 Distributed Renewable Energy And Hybrid Systems

5

WUS8050 Specialization Project 5 Spring semester 2021

Code Course ECTS credits EUS4650 Process, instrumentation and automation

technology 5

EUS4651 Electrical Engineering and Electric machines

5

EUE4650 Steam Boilers and Power Plant Processes 10 EUE4670 Heat and Electric Supply 5 ECB4000 Introduction to Business Economics 5 WUS8050 Specialization Project 5


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 4 EIX0100 Sustainable Engineering and Business (5 ECTS) Engineers are trained to solve problems. With the increased awareness of the impact that current energy systems, business and economic activities have on our environment, engineers have a big challenge in the 21st century to transform modern society into a sustainable society. Sustainability engineering and business is the integration of social, environmental, and economic considerations into engineering and business processes that take into account the complete product and process lifecycle and its supply chains and energy system design methods. The SEB course aims at developing the sustainability mind-set of engineering and business students as emerging leaders in engineering organizations and sustainable businesses. To lead change in these organizations the SEB course will encourage a move from the reductionist attitude to the adoption of a system approach to solving problems that incorporates sustainable development views. What would you learn?

• The ethical tension between business, society and environment • Driving change towards sustainability in big emit-ting industries beyond process and product inno-

vations • Energy, Sustainability and Geo-sequestration of CO2 • Strategic sustainability thinking using backcasting • Ethics and Artificial Intelligence in business and engineering decisions

Teaching method: Group discussions and company visits. You will develop your skill in an international team in a learning café

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 4 ETN4110 Computer Networks 1 (CCNA 1) (5 ECTS) Course is based on Cisco Network Academy CCNA Routing and Switching material. After the course a student understands the basic structure of a data network, OSI-model, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, and the most common data network protocols.


1. Exploring the Network 2. Configuring a Network Operation System 3. Network Protocols and Communications 4. Network Access 5. Ethernet 6. Network Layer 7. Transport Layer 8. IP Addressing 9. Subnetting IP Networks 10. Application Layer 11. It's a Network Course includes theoretical and laboratory exercises. The laboratory exercises are done by using real Cisco Academy CCNA 1 course networking devices (switches, routers, PCs) and also Packet Tracer simulator. Grading: 0–5. Grading is based on three sections: Chapter Exams 20%, Final Exam 50% and Skill Test 30%. Material: Cisco Network Academy: CCNA Routing and Switching. Material given during the lectures.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 4 ESA8360 Control of Electrical Drives (5 ECTS) The main objective of this course is to learn the topologies of the electric drive control systems and see the frequency converter drives as a part of automation system. The differences between frequency converter motor control and application control. Application selection and parameter settings and principles of software modification to adjust the drive operation. Configuration of the essential fieldbus based automation solutions for drive control. To meet the learning objectives, studies implementation will include: - Structure of the electric drive control system: motor control and application control including parametrization - Automation system in drive control: fieldbus and I/O interface configuration, automation system HMI as electrical drive operator interface


- Hands on training: frequency converter commissioning and parameter settings, interface configuration, application program design and implementation including functional tests Grading: 0–5. The assessment is based on theory part exam and practical exercises. Course includes theory lessons, guided and independent exercises and hands on laboratory training. Material: Learning material in Moodle.

4 ESA8130 Electric Power Distribution (5 ECTS) The main objective of this power distribution course is to learn the structure, components and planning principles of the Finnish electric power distribution network. The modelling of the network gives the planning tools for the calculation of the load flow and short circuit currents, as standards and recommendations require. Based on this knowledge, the student learns the planning principles, both technical and economical!

To meet the learning objectives of the course, teaching will be implemented according to the following content: - The power systems in Finland - The components in the electric power distribution network - Load and generation - The standards and recommendations in grid design - Load flow and short circuit calculations - Network information system - Over current and short circuit protection - Earthing and grounding - Technical and economical grid design - Documentation The teaching and learning language is English. The course includes English language training tutorials worth 1 credit. The topics of these tutorials are: - Professional vocabulary - Writing and presenting in English - Understanding the documentation written in English Grading: 0–5. Course includes exams, exercises and planning projects. Material: Learning material in Moodle.


ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

4 EYE4460 Field Works of Environmental Technology (5 ECTS) After having completed the course, the student is familiar with basic fieldwork related to examining the condition of the environment. The focal point and content in the field work varies annually. The student becomes familiar with e.g. water sampling, examining the condition of water bodies and measuring environmental noise. He or she knows the typical sampling methods used when monitoring the quality of surface and groundwater. He or she is also able to use and maintain sampling equipment and various field meters. The student becomes familiar with the contamination risks related to sample handling and is able to handle the sample properly to minimise any changes before the analysis. He or she learns the calibration of meters and the significance of sampling documentation in view of traceability. He or she learns to compare the results with reference values and to interpret their validity. In addition to sampling and field measurements, the student becomes familiar eg with measuring open conduit flow and other generally used research methods when monitoring the condition of the environment. The student also learns to analyse water samples in the laboratory. Contents of the course include: - monitoring the condition of the environment and basics of field work - sampling plan - sampling methods - sampling equipment and its maintenance - handling and storing samples - quality assurance and sources of error in sampling - field meters and their use - field sampling and other field work - water sample analysis in the laboratory Grading: 0–5 Material: Course material provided by the teacher; independent assignments.


4 EYE4140 Experimental Work for Environmental Technology (5 ECTS) The student learns the laboratory practices and the basics of environmental chemistry. He or she becomes familiar with the laboratory premises and learns to use the essential laboratory equipment in environmental chemistry and physics. The student learns to research various phenomena in environmental chemistry and physics by using different measuring instruments and methods. He or she learns to document experimental work and to write laboratory reports. The student becomes familiar with the safety requirements in laboratory work and is able to protect him- or herself. He or she also knows how to act in case of accident. After completing the course the student knows how to implement the practices and data into environmental engineering applications. Grading: 0–5 Material: Material provided in Moodle during the course. The course book will be announced at the beginning of the course.

4 EYQ4200 Advanced Course in Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering (5 ECTS) The student becomes familiar with master planning of water supply systems. The focus is on computer-based operational planning of a water supply system. The student learns the structure and operation of a water supply system, a sewerage system and urban runoff management system. The sizing and operations of the systems will be studied by using the EPANET and SWMM software. The master plan is presented as an AutoCAD drawing, a plan report and a cost estimate. Contents of the course include: - structure of a regional water supply system - planning the alignment of the system and calculating the water amount - modelling a water supply system (Epanet) - positioning and modelling of pumping plants (wastewater pumping plants, booster stations) - computer-based sewerage system plans (SVMM) - computer-based urban runoff management system plans (SWMM) - costing and master plan report (Excel+word) Grading: 0–5 Material: Material is provided by the teacher. RIL 237-2-2010 Water supply system plans.


4 EYE4240 Project of Environmental Technology (5 ECTS) The aim of the course is that the student develops his or her project and team work skills and learns to understand the correlation between different elements in environmental engineering. He or she becomes familiar with the basic phenomena in the ecosystem in a built environment and understands their relationship with various parts of society. The student learns to make observations of the built environment in view of the preconditions for human existence and sustainable consumption of natural resources. While working on the project, the student learns self and time management skills, team work skills, problem solving and decision-making skills, systematic environmental monitoring and evaluation as well as technical report writing. During the project, the student works in a team and becomes familiar with the built environment. The project management focuses on environmental engineering and written communication (memos, plans, communication and reporting). The student evaluates his or her self-management and time management skills as a team member. While working on the project, the student must solve several problems and he or she learns important decision-making skills. The project focuses on the implementation of different sustainable development strategies/goals in selected sectors and on studying the ecological dimensions. Grading: 0–5 Material: Material will be provided by the teacher at the beginning of the course.

4 EYQ4300 Water and Wastewater Treatment Laboratory Course (5 ECTS) The student will have a good understanding of wastewater and drinking water treatment. He or she will also understand the factors affecting the treatment as well as unit operations and processes and their functions and design. He or she also learns the theory of physical, chemical and biological water treatment methods and their technical implementation. The student obtains team work and reporting skills when doing experiments in the laboratory and reporting on them. The student will do small-scale laboratory work focusing on process and water supply technology and on the common unit processes in environmental engineering. The work is done in teams. The aim of the work is to give the student a basic understanding of various unit process and process functions and design as well as of the factors affecting them. Environmental engineering processes and phenomena will become familiar to the student through the laboratory work and theory.


The small-scale laboratory work contains practical research e.g. on pumping of liquids, pipeline pressure flow, groundwater pumping tests, coagulation and flocculation in drinking water treatment, sedimentation and on filtration. The laboratory work focal points vary annually. Contents of the course include: - process and unit processes in a water treatment plant - drinking water production in a pilot water plant - coagulation-flocculation process in a pilot plant - post chemicalisation in a pilot plant to reduce water corrosivity - various disinfection methods in a pilot plant - the process and its unit processes in waste water treatment - wastewater treatment in an activated sludge pilot plant - removal of organic matter in a pilot plant - removal of phosphorus, nitrification , removal of nitrogen and solids in a pilot plant - contact filtration and UV disinfection in tertiary wastewater treatment in a pilot plant - pumping, pump performance curve, pump efficiency - friction loss and local friction losses in pipeline pressure flow - groundwater pumping tests - optimisation of sedimentation The course includes compulsory laboratory work in pilot waterworks and in a pilot wastewater treatment plant. Each laboratory session is preceded by lectures and introduction to laboratory work and a theory examination which prepares the student for the laboratory work and also ensures that the student fully benefits from the learning process. The student writes reports on the laboratory work in pilot plants. The reports will be assessed. The second part of the course includes small-scale laboratory work. The student is required to plan the work and study related theory. He or she also writes reports on the work. The reports will be assessed. Grading: 0–5 Material: Material will be provided by the teacher.


CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECTURE 4 EAAB820 Architecture 1 (Holiday Cottages) (5 ECTS) The student masters the most important regulatory provisions governing holiday house design (summer cottages, villas, lakeside saunas). He or she also masters the RT card-based (RT = Building Information) instructions concerning dwelling measurements, human measurements and scale. The student is able to apply that information when designing holiday houses. He or she also knows the basic principles of building houses in the natural environment, landscape planning and building plot planning and understands their importance in view of a high-quality environment. The student is also familiar with different construction options, building material qualities and construction types and he or she is able to use them in a correct manner in the design work. He or she is able model the building plans of a small-scale house by using BIM. In addition, he or she is able to apply the planning theory to his or her design work and produce graphic 3d images of the plan. Content Building Design (4 ECTS) - architecture of holiday houses: summer cottages, villas and lakeside saunas - positioning a holiday house on a site, the impact of construction on the landscape, building plot planning - dimensions of holiday house space and garden design - construction options, building material qualities and construction types of holiday houses BIM (1 ECTS): - BIM of the building plan - graphic 3d images generated on the basis of BIM

4 EAAB835 Architecture 3 (Apartment Blocks) (5 ECTS) Learning goals: A student manages the design and implementation phases in one’s own idividual project. A student knows the principles for creating a good quality apartment and housing design. A student is capable to make a building information model (BIM) according to Finnish code, YTV. A student can apply the theoretical data given in lectures and make an informative presentation of the design work. Contents: Planning, drawings and other documentation for the design and implementation phases


-informative presentation of the design work. Mode of study: This course continues the project started in Architecture 3. In this course students will concentrate to further design and implementation phases of apartment blocks. Professional guidance during the course. Students will make a presentation of their profound design work. Prerequisite: Previous studies in architecture, Architecture 3

4 ERB4480 Architecture of Business Premises and Building Design 4 (5 ECTS) Learning goals: A student manages the basic design methodology of architecture of public buildings. A student is able to create an concept for the public building design work and carry it on in order to make further design documentation for the implementation phase. A student is capable to make a building information model (BIM) according to Finnish code, YTV. A student can apply the theoretical data given in lectures and make an informative presentation of the design work. Contents:

• architecture of public buildings • Finnish building codes • detailed design work • structural options and possibilities • BIM according YTV • applied theory and presentation

Modes of study: The course consists of design work and professional guidance. In the very beginning students will individually make an analysis of one public building of their own interest. Analysis works are presented in small groups. In the end of the course there is a seminar or exhibition of the individual presentations. Prerequisite: Previous studies in architecture

4 EAAB845 3D Visualization and Arts (5 ECTS) Learning goals: The student is able to produce graphic 3d images and marketing materials from modelled building plans. The student is able to position his or her plan to the surrounding landscape and study the visual and qualitative features of the plan by photographing different situations with eg varied dimensions, scale, colouring, lighting, materials, environment and other footage. He or she is familiar with the methods used in architectural photography. The student is able to produce a clear, illustrative and elegant graphic presentation of his or her plan including a harmonious composition of images, drawings, text and colours.


The student also masters the 3d printing techniques. He or she becomes familiar with fine arts as part of the visual culture of architecture through design, sculpture and drawing models. Content: - using BIM and image processing software to produce promotional and marketing material - illustrative presentation techniques of 2d drawings used as promotional material - 3d printing techniques and their use in building and product design and marketing - design, graphic design, photography and fine arts as parts of the visual culture

4 ERB4800 Contemporary Architecture and Fine Arts (5 ECTS) The student becomes familiar with the background and phenomena of contemporary Finnish and international architecture. He or she understands the relation between architectural design and contemporary culture and society. The student also understands the methods used in contemporary architectural design and the trends in architectural thinking. He or she becomes familiar with the materials and structure qualities of contemporary architecture and can apply them correctly in his or her own design. The student understands the overall management of the visual environment in architectural design concerning eg. interior and landscape design. Content: - Finnish and international contemporary architecture - methods and trends in contemporary architectural design - building materials and structures used in contemporary architecture - interior design as part of architectural design

4 EAC4000/4100 Alternative Architectural Studies (5 ECTS) Learning goals: A student will broaden the view and perspective in the field of architecture by concentrating in to the self-chosen subject. A student can also take part in to the architectural project presented by the lecturer or a client. Student will deepen the comprehension of architecture and practice different working methods of creating an architectural project.

Contents -Subjects chosen by students


-Current subjects presented by lecturer -Subjects from the clients -Entries to architectural competitions -Excursions, seminar lectures etc. (literal report) Mode of study: A student finds a topic or a subject of architectural study. After the lecturer has approved the subject student concentrates to the work. A student will get a professional guidance and collegial points of view by fellow sudents. A student will participate to the end seminar and present architectural project to the colleagues. Projects can be done also in small groups. Lectures + zoom virtual connection. Materials:

• Material picked up by the students. • Material concerning the current project picked up by the lecturer. • Material given by the clients.

Prerequisities: Earlier architecture studies. 4 EAAB830 Architecture 2 (one family houses) (5 ECTS) Learning goals: The student masters the most important regulatory provisions concerning the building and dwelling design of small houses (detached houses, semi-detached houses, house clusters), RT card-based (RT = Building Information) instructions concerning dimensions, fittings and equipment of dwellings. He or she understands the importance of a detailed plan in view of the cityscape as the basis of civil engineering. He or she can adapt his or her plans to a built environment and is familiar with the basic principles of building plot planning and understands the significance of the plans from the viewpoint of a high-quality built environment. The student is familiar with various construction options of small houses, qualities of building materials and construction types. He or she is able to use them in the design work in a suitable and correct manner considering the environment and site. The student is able to model the building designs of a small house by using BIM and produce drafts, main drawings and graphic 3d images from the modelling. He or she is also able to apply the planning theory to his or her own design work. Content - small house architecture: detached houses, semi-detached houses, house clusters - regulatory provisions (local detailed plan, building code) - dimensions, fittings and equipment of dwellings and garden design - construction options, building materials and construction types


- building information modelling of the construction plan - official drawings and graphic 3d images of archival quality generated on the basis of BIM

4 EAAB850 Energy Efficient Building Design (5 ECTS) Learning goals: The student understands the factors affecting energy consumption in buildings and built environments and the ecological impact of building and using them. He or she is able to consider these factors in his or her own design and apply various methods in different situations in a correct and environmentally responsible manner meeting the requirements laid down in the Land Use and Building Act for sustainable development. The student can also use available spreadsheets related to his or her data model so that he or she is able to produce the energy performance certificates and related calculations required for the building permit. Content - Basic principles of ecology and energy efficiency in a built environment - Energy efficiency measuring and calculation methods in design and building - Data application in design

CIVIL ENGINEERING

4 ERAJ820 Civil Engineering Project 2 (Infrastructures) (5 ECTS) Objectives Road infrastructure (3.5 ECTS) The student deepens his or her skills in road engineering and becomes familiar with handling terrain and soil data. He or she also understands the design project-related communication and information. Statutory Land Use Planning (1 ECTS) The student becomes familiar with land use planning on the master plan level and draws conclusions about the number of inhabitants and annual traffic on the basis of the dimensioning norms. He or she understands the impact of environmental conditions on design. Communication Skills (0.5 ECTS)


Team work, negotiation and meeting skills, a memorandum, and minutes of a meeting Content - Road Infrastructure (3.5 ECTS) - data acquisition - road planning - quantity surveying and cost accounting Statutory Land Use Planning (1 ECTS) - environment as a starting point for design - master plan, an assignment - dimensioning norms, area density, number of inhabitants, annual traffic Communication Skills (0.5 ECTS) The students complete the assignments as per instructions during the contact lessons under the teacher’s guidance or independently at another time.

4 ERXT860 Civil Engineering Project 2 (Block of Flats) (5 ECTS) The student is familiar with the building and structural design, geotechnical design, fire safety of a building, building physics, project cost accounting, worksite techniques and technology and planning when working on a multi-storey building project. He or she also studies English and improves his or her team work, negotiation and meeting skills. The student is able to work in teams both as a participant and as a leader, to prepare required documents and assess his or her own negotiation skills. Content Multi-storey Building Design (4 ECTS): - project plan and management - building code, design and visualisation - fire safety analysis - building physical design - building skeleton design, basics of load calculations, dimensioning and BIM of structures, structural drawings - design of concrete structures made of cast-in-situ and pre-cast elements


- earthworks - cost estimates and quotations - building site management plans - building quality and work safety - production management, production planning, on-site schedule, RATU (Building Production Information) - earthworks and site preparation plans English (0.5 ECTS): - Report writing, project meetings and memos, professional terminology Communication Skills (0.5 ECTS): - Team work, negotiation and meeting skills, a memorandum, and minutes of a meeting

4 ERN4360 Timber multi-storey buildings (5 ECTS) The student understands the special features of wood architecture. He or she knows how to design the dimensions of timber structures and joints, how to take into account the material properties of timber, understands the typical structural solutions of timber buildings, construction work and the production methods. Content - Architecture - Production Technique - Structural Engineering - Building with timber and Timber Building Products - Building Physics, Fire Safety, Acoustic Insulation


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