Study Guide

Objective

The student activates their Swedish language skills so that they understand spoken and written language and can produce it in everyday situations. Additionally, they master the essential structures of the Swedish language. After completing this course, the student will be better prepared to handle future mandatory Swedish courses. This course is recommended for those who feel their Swedish proficiency is lacking. The determination of one's skill level can be done, for example, through a placement test.

Content

The basic grammar, structures and vocabulary of the Swedish language.

Content scheduling

Basics of Swedish grammar

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to model structures using different materials (concrete, steel, timber) with Tekla Strucures and print drawings from the model and use references. The student also knows YTV2012 requirements regarding structural design.

Content

Use of Tekla Structures with different materials (timber, steel, concrete) and printing drawings out of the model.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Course includes the basics of solid modeling techniques used in mechanical desing. After completing the course the student will be able to create the relations and measurements for a 2D profile and use this profile to create a 3D body with feature tree. He/she will know how to manipulate and shape finished bodies and assemble structures and designs out of them. He/she also will know how to make mechanical drawings of assemblies and parts. 

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student understands theory of plasticity and finite element method (FEM) and is able to apply them in structural mechanics.

Content

-Introduction to Theory of Plasticity
-Ultimate Load of statically determinate and indeterminate truss and beam
-Plastic Moment and Cross-Section Shape Factor
-Yield Line Theory: Application of Plasticity Theory to Slabs
-Basics of the Finite Element Method (rods, beams with two and four degrees of freedom)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Content

Opinnäytetyö sisältää Tiedonhallinta ja tutkimus -osion sekä varsinaisen lopputyön tutkimusraportteineen. Työ laaditaan opiskelualaan liittyvästä aiheesta. Työn on oltava teettäjälle ja toimeksiantajalle hyödyllinen ja sen on osoitettava tekijän perehtymistä kyseiseen aiheeseen. Opinnäytetyö tehdään 3. ja 4. opintovuoden aikana.
 

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Osoittaa valmius soveltaa tietoja ja taitoja omaan alaansa liittyvässä asiantuntijatehtävässä.

Content

Opinnäytetyö sisältää Tiedonhallinta ja tutkimus -osion sekä varsinaisen lopputyön tutkimusraportteineen. Työ laaditaan opiskelualaan liittyvästä aiheesta. Työn on oltava teettäjälle ja toimeksiantajalle hyödyllinen ja sen on osoitettava tekijän perehtymistä kyseiseen aiheeseen. Opinnäytetyö tehdään 3. ja 4. opintovuoden aikana.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Basics of Research

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Students learn the basics of designing one-family houses taking into consideration the environment and accessibility requirements. Students can produce master plan designs for one-family houses. Students can make a professional presentation of the assignment and work as members of the design team.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

You can get more information about the course from the course teachers. The course is conducted in Finnish.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

You can get more information about the course from the course teachers. The course is conducted in Finnish.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

You can get more information about the course from the course teachers. The course is conducted in Finnish.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

You can get more information about the course from the course teachers. The course is conducted in Finnish.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

After the course the student is familiarized with structural engineer's tasks and different phases of designing. He is familiarized with frameworks, framework solutions and bonds of constructional details. He is also able to define design loads in different loading cases and knows the fundamentals of structural calculations.

Content

Contents of structural design and the tasks of engineer, framework solutions and typical connections of reinforced concrete, steel and wooden structures, calculating bearing capacities and joining loads, contents of structural calculations, drawing structural designs.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Teaching methods

Preliminary task, presentations, group work, lectures, excursions.

Content scheduling

Preliminary task will be given on 2.9.2024 (international mixed groups)
Contact week 16.-20.9.2024 together with partner higher education institution students
DL for summary report is on 7.10.2024

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Passed/failed
Participation for contact week lectures, group works and excursion is obligatory

Objective

Basics of Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The aim is to provide the basics for structural physics design of structures, researching and a functional and healthy realization. The course aims to help to understand the physical and chemical phenomena of construction. The course includes the Ministry of Environment’s Finnish Building Regulations category A requirement class syllabus, which is enshrined in the Act as 3 credits.

Content

The theory deals with heat, moisture, acoustics, indoor air quality, currents, gases and radiation and the operation of structures.With laboratory exercises, the students will resolve the practical observation, theory and functioning of the structures.
In the chemistry part, the aim is to gain an understanding of metal and concrete corrosion, the operation of paint and varnishes, mold essence, the structure and behaviour of different plastics chemicals.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student understands what computer-aided structural design is and how it is utilized. They can model beams, frames and slab structures using Finite Element Method (FEM) software, apply loads to them, and analyze the results. The student is also capable of generating a report based on the calculations.

Content

-Finite element analysis software (Robot Structural Analysis Professional)
-Simple bar design by code for different materials
-Design of steel frame
-Design of 2D truss
-Design of 3D steel structure
-P-Delta-analysis
-Design of reinforced concrete slab

Exam schedules

No exam.

Student workload

There are assignments in the course and at least two have to be submitted and approved.

Further information

The teacher will inform common topics at ItsLearning.
The teacher is best available via e-mail.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

In the course, there are assignments (6 in total) that will be graded.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than two assignments have been submitted and approved.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Two assignments have been submitted and approved (grade 1).
Three assignments have been submitted and approved (grade 2).

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Four assignments have been submitted and approved (grade 3).
Five assignments have been submitted and approved (grade 4).

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

All assignments have been submitted successfully.

Objective

The student knows the components of concrete, their properties and environmental impact. He is able to make relationships and knows the concrete manufacturing technique as well as the properties of fresh concrete mass and hardened concrete. The student is able to design and manufacture concrete for conventional concrete structures and knows how to control the quality of concrete.

Content

Concrete components and their properties
-Concrete mass properties and their influence
-Properties of hardened concrete
-Determination of concrete composition
-Manufacture of concrete
-Quality technology for concrete construction
-Research and development of concrete and binders

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student knows the components of concrete, their properties and environmental impact. He is able to make relationships and knows the concrete manufacturing technique as well as the properties of fresh concrete mass and hardened concrete. The student is able to design and manufacture concrete for conventional concrete structures and knows how to control the quality of concrete.

Content

Concrete components and their properties
-Concrete mass properties and their influence
-Properties of hardened concrete
-Determination of concrete composition
-Manufacture of concrete
-Quality technology for concrete construction
-Research and development of concrete and binders

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student knows the components of concrete, their properties and environmental impact. He is able to make relationships and knows the concrete manufacturing technique as well as the properties of fresh concrete mass and hardened concrete. The student is able to design and manufacture concrete for conventional concrete structures and knows how to control the quality of concrete.

Content

Concrete components and their properties
-Concrete mass properties and their influence
-Properties of hardened concrete
-Determination of concrete composition
-Manufacture of concrete
-Quality technology for concrete construction
-Research and development of concrete and binders

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student understands the importance of concrete engineering in supervision and planning tasks. The student knows the concrete raw materials and their properties, as well as the environmental impact. The student knows the mass of concrete and hardened concrete properties and is able to determine the composition of the concrete. TThe student knows precast concrete products and their uses and the most common casting methods.

Content

- Raw materials of concrete
- Properties of concrete
- Determination of the composition of concrete
- Casting methods

Content scheduling

Englanniksi
- Raw materials of concrete
- Properties of concrete
- Determination of the composition of concrete
- Casting methods

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is familiar with the principles of key procurement and competition law and the content of contractual and delivery terms and conditions of procurement. The student understands the main differences between YSE and RYHT. The student is able to make a contract for material, contract and subcontract. He / she is able to control the realization of procurement contracts on site and to plan and direct the delivery, transfer and storage of materials on site. He / she can determine the contractual obligations of the contract documents. The student knows the rights and obligations of the receiver and the complaint procedure and the contractor and the contractor at various stages of the project. He / she is familiar with the subcontractor's work reception procedures and the audit and audit procedures related to the contract. The student understands the importance of anticipating and managing contractual risks in construction. The student knows the contents of the responsibility for product liability.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student becomes acquainted with the production technology of typical tasks on a construction site and is familiar with the most common work methods and their economy, safety and quality at different stages.

Content

-production technology
-establishment of a construction site
-earthworks
-foundations
-frame structures with their requirements
-elements, installation work and installation work plans
-rooftop
-masonry
-interior preparation
-surface structures
-basics of production methods
-on-site construction
-part- and full-element technology

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Under guidance, students are able to prepare a procurement plan and to guide and monitor accordance procurements. The student knows the importance of logistics in the material management and information flows.

Content

• Purchasing Policy• Preparation of procurement plan• Preparation and monitoring of procurement schedule• Preparation of the call for tenders• Comparison of tenders• The contract / contract negotiation• Contracts and Conditions• Construction site logistics planning• Classifieds• Monitoring the implementation of the contract• Complaints• Procurement and subcontracting the control of the site.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student knows the most common work methods on a construction site and their economy, safety and quality at different stages of construction. The student also becomes acquainted with the planning systems of construction site operations and key planning during the construction site, permits, inspections and other obligations applied for, as well as site cooperation.

Content

- Basics of site planning
- Responsibilities of the manager and other supervisors
- Tasks of a site engineer
- Establishment of a construction site
- Site inspections
- Safety-, regional, quality, personnel, equipment and procurement plan
- Target assessment- Reviews- Delivery phase planning- Site meetings

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student will master
- workplace safety and employment contracts Act
- collective agreements for employees in the construction industry and technical staff
- developer's occupational safety responsibility
- security planning of the building site
- the main implementor's security duties
- site inspections

Content

The student knows the construction law that includes: Working Time Act, Annual Holidays Act and Co-operation Act. The student is familiar with the collective bargaining agreement in construction, and the student can interpret it as a supervisor when acting. He / she knows how to conclude an employment contract, terms of employment, obligations of the parties and termination of employment. The student is familiar with the labor market organizations and collective bargaining system. The student knows the rules and contracts for foreign and temporary labor.
The student is familiar with the key construction law, land use and construction law and regulation and consumer protection. He / she knows how to build a licensing practice and is able to operate under the authority of the authorities and knows the related inspection practices.

Evaluation scale

H-5

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H-5

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H-5

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H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing this study unit student:
- masters the basics of electrics.
- is able to calculate different variable in simple electric circuits.
- understands the function of discrete electric components
- is able to use common electric measurement tools.

Content

The main issues in the course:
- short rehearsal of the basics of electrical theory
- principles of Direct current (DC) and Alternate current (AC)
- principles of magnetics
- semiconductor basics
- electric components like resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors
- basic measurement tools, multimeter and oscilloscope
- electric safety

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

This course offers the frame of reference, within which the student is given an opportunity to master key physical fundamentals and characteristic approaches in engineering:
- Make use of The International System of Units to interpret and explain engineering knowledge.
- Interpret and solve physical quantity equations together with their results and variations in physical quantities and their influences.
- Explain dependences between physical quantities by defining new physical quantities and interpreting natural phenomena.
- Evaluate validity and application of used physical and engineering concepts and methods.
- Generalize fundamental physical concepts and principles together with fundamental interactions and conservation laws as unifying element in physical phenomena

Content

- Fluid mechanics
- Temperature and a change in it
- Thermal energy
- Thermal energy transfer
- Magnetic field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student
• can handle mathematical expressions and formulas within the engineering framework.
• understands the principles of solving equations and can solve equations encountered within technical applications.
• understands the basics of vector algebra and can apply vectors for modelling and solving technical problems.
• understands the basics concepts of geometry and trigonometry, and can apply them in modelling and problem solving.
• understands the concept of function and knows basic properties of functions.
• can apply functions for modelling and solving technical problems.
• understands the basic concepts of matrix algebra.
• can apply simultaneous equations for modelling and solving technical problems.
• can apply correct mathematical notations within the engineering framework.

Content

• Real numbers
• Basic arithmetic operations and the order of operations
• Algebraic expressions
• First and second order of polynomial equations and inequalities
• Simultaneous linear equations
• Radical functions and equations
• Exponential and logarithmic functions and equations
• Angles and angular units
• Right triangle and trigonometry
• Trigonometric functions and the unit circle
• Trigonometric equations
• The sine and cosine rules
• Basic concepts of vector algebra and modelling with vectors
• Scalar product and cross product of two vectors
• Basics of matrix algebra, determinant, inverse of a square matrix
• Field-specific content

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Introduction to mathematical sciences or corresponding skills.

Objective

After completing the course the student can:
- solve equations, including radical, exponential and logarithmic equations
- use determinants and matrices
- apply dot and cross products
- perform basic operations on complex numbers
- use relevant mathematical terms and notation correctly

Content

- Sets of numbers and number systems
- Real functions
- Polynomials equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic equations
- Trigonometry for right triangles
- Complex numbers
- Vectors and matrices

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

High school mathematics courses (higher or subsidiary level)
OR
Primary+secondary school and vocational school maths curriculum AND course: Introduction to Mathematics and Physics
OR
equivalent skills

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of their field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

The course material is available in Its.

International connections

The course topics include sustainability with study on the key vocabulary, and discussion on the main aspects of sustainability.

Student workload

The students will be tested on their skills with spoken and written assignments on the course topics. The assignments are completed during the contact meetings only.

Content scheduling

The course will run from 2 September to 13 December.

The course consists of contact meetings (12x2h=24h) and individual/group work (56h).

The course topics are professional emailing and reporting, meetings at work, and professional presentation. The topics include aspects of sustainability and/or digitalization, and field-specific vocabulary.

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society.

Learning objectives:

Spoken communication

The student
- presents topics in a structured way
- discusses topics using related terminology
- uses functional language e.g. signposting
- participates actively in discussions by commenting, asking, and reacting
- expresses themselves in a spontaneous way
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- expresses themselves in their own words

Written communication

The student
- follows the structure and language of professional email and reporting
- recognizes and applies the appropriate style for the situation e.g. in terms of the vocabulary
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- writes in their own words using sources correctly

Further information

The channel of communication during the course is Its.

Note that no general attendance is required but the assignments and meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only (see evaluation).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on

1) four assignments

- email message, mini-report, meeting and presentation
- the evaluation scale for the assignments is 1-5
- specific evaluation criteria is given in connection with the instructions
- the average of individual assignment evaluations forms the final evaluation
- the assignments are completed in contact meetings only

2) meeting tasks and self-study tasks

- 7 tasks
- the evaluation scale is passed/failed
- if you return less than 5 tasks, the final evaluation will drop by one grade
- the meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only

Points to be noted:

- For full final evaluation complete ALL course work within the given deadlines.
- Note that course work cannot be done again or replaced by other work, or an exam.
- With problems of completing course work, contact the teacher BEFORE the deadlines.
- Assignments are not accepted after 15 December 2024.

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of their field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

The course material is available in Its.

International connections

The course topics include sustainability with study on the key vocabulary, and discussion on the main aspects of sustainability.

Student workload

The students will be tested on their skills with spoken and written assignments on the course topics. The assignments are completed during the contact meetings only.

Content scheduling

The course will run from 2 September to 13 December.

The course consists of contact meetings (12x2h=24h) and individual/group work (56h).

The course topics are professional emailing and reporting, meetings at work, and professional presentation. The topics include aspects of sustainability and/or digitalization, and field-specific vocabulary.

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society.

Learning objectives:

Spoken communication

The student
- presents topics in a structured way
- discusses topics using related terminology
- uses functional language e.g. signposting
- participates actively in discussions by commenting, asking, and reacting
- expresses themselves in a spontaneous way
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- expresses themselves in their own words

Written communication

The student
- follows the structure and language of professional email and reporting
- recognizes and applies the appropriate style for the situation e.g. in terms of the vocabulary
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- writes in their own words using sources correctly

Further information

The channel of communication during the course is Its.

Note that no general attendance is required but the assignments and meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only (see evaluation).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on

1) four assignments

- email message, mini-report, meeting and presentation
- the evaluation scale for the assignments is 1-5
- specific evaluation criteria is given in connection with the instructions
- the average of individual assignment evaluations forms the final evaluation
- the assignments are completed in contact meetings only

2) meeting tasks and self-study tasks

- 7 tasks
- the evaluation scale is passed/failed
- if you return less than 5 tasks, the final evaluation will drop by one grade
- the meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only

Points to be noted:

- For full final evaluation complete ALL course work within the given deadlines.
- Note that course work cannot be done again or replaced by other work, or an exam.
- With problems of completing course work, contact the teacher BEFORE the deadlines.
- Assignments are not accepted after 15 December 2024.

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of their field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

The course material is available in Its.

International connections

The course topics include sustainability with study on the key vocabulary, and discussion on the main aspects of sustainability.

Student workload

The students will be tested on their skills with spoken and written assignments on the course topics. The assignments are completed during the contact meetings only.

Content scheduling

The course will run from 2 September to 13 December.

The course consists of contact meetings (12x2h=24h) and individual/group work (56h).

The course topics are professional emailing and reporting, meetings at work, and professional presentation. The topics include aspects of sustainability, digitalization, and field-specific vocabulary.

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society.

Learning objectives:

Spoken communication

The student
- presents topics in a structured way
- discusses topics using related terminology
- uses functional language e.g. signposting
- participates actively in discussions by commenting, asking, and reacting
- expresses themselves in a spontaneous way
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- expresses themselves in their own words

Written communication

The student
- follows the structure and language of professional email and reporting
- recognizes and applies the appropriate style for the situation e.g. in terms of the vocabulary
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- writes in their own words using sources correctly

Further information

The channel of communication during the course is Its.

Note that no general attendance is required but the assignments and meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only (see evaluation).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on

1) four assignments

- email message, mini-report, meeting and presentation
- the evaluation scale for the assignments is 1-5
- specific evaluation criteria is given in connection with the instructions
- the average of individual assignment evaluations forms the final evaluation
- the assignments are completed in contact meetings only

2) meeting tasks and self-study tasks

- 7 tasks
- the evaluation scale is passed/failed
- if you return less than 5 tasks, the final evaluation will drop by one grade
- the meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only

Points to be noted:

- For full final evaluation complete ALL course work within the given deadlines.
- Note that course work cannot be done again or replaced by other work, or an exam.
- With problems of completing course work, contact the teacher BEFORE the deadlines.
- Assignments are not accepted after 15 December 2024.

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of their field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

The course material is available in Its.

International connections

The course topics include sustainability with study on the key vocabulary, and discussion on the main aspects of sustainability.

Student workload

The students will be tested on their skills with spoken and written assignments on the course topics. The assignments are completed during the contact meetings only.

Content scheduling

The course will run from 2 September to 13 December.

The course consists of contact meetings (12x2h=24h) and individual/group work (56h).

The course topics are professional emailing and reporting, meetings at work, and professional presentation. The topics include aspects of sustainability and/or digitalization, and field-specific vocabulary.

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society.

Learning objectives:

Spoken communication

The student
- presents topics in a structured way
- discusses topics using related terminology
- uses functional language e.g. signposting
- participates actively in discussions by commenting, asking, and reacting
- expresses themselves in a spontaneous way
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- expresses themselves in their own words

Written communication

The student
- follows the structure and language of professional email and reporting
- recognizes and applies the appropriate style for the situation e.g. in terms of the vocabulary
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- writes in their own words using sources correctly

Further information

The channel of communication during the course is Its.

Note that no general attendance is required but the assignments and meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only (see evaluation).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on

1) four assignments

- email message, mini-report, meeting and presentation
- the evaluation scale for the assignments is 1-5
- specific evaluation criteria is given in connection with the instructions
- the average of individual assignment evaluations forms the final evaluation
- the assignments are completed in contact meetings only

2) meeting tasks and self-study tasks

- 7 tasks
- the evaluation scale is passed/failed
- if you return less than 5 tasks, the final evaluation will drop by one grade
- the meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only

Points to be noted:

- For full final evaluation complete ALL course work within the given deadlines.
- Note that course work cannot be done again or replaced by other work, or an exam.
- With problems of completing course work, contact the teacher BEFORE the deadlines.
- Assignments are not accepted after 15 December 2024.

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of their field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

The course material is available in Its.

International connections

The course topics include sustainability with study on the key vocabulary, and discussion on the main aspects of sustainability.

Student workload

The students will be tested on their skills with spoken and written assignments on the course topics. The assignments are completed during the contact meetings only.

Content scheduling

The course will run from 2 September to 13 December.

The course consists of contact meetings (12x2h=24h) and individual/group work (56h).

The course topics are professional emailing and reporting, meetings at work, and professional presentation. The topics include aspects of sustainability and/or digitalization, and field-specific vocabulary.

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society.

Learning objectives:

Spoken communication

The student
- presents topics in a structured way
- discusses topics using related terminology
- uses functional language e.g. signposting
- participates actively in discussions by commenting, asking, and reacting
- expresses themselves in a spontaneous way
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- expresses themselves in their own words

Written communication

The student
- follows the structure and language of professional email and reporting
- recognizes and applies the appropriate style for the situation e.g. in terms of the vocabulary
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- writes in their own words using sources correctly

Further information

The channel of communication during the course is Its.

Note that no general attendance is required but the assignments and meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only (see evaluation).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on

1) four assignments

- email message, mini-report, meeting and presentation
- the evaluation scale for the assignments is 1-5
- specific evaluation criteria is given in connection with the instructions
- the average of individual assignment evaluations forms the final evaluation
- the assignments are completed in contact meetings only

2) meeting tasks and self-study tasks

- 7 tasks
- the evaluation scale is passed/failed
- if you return less than 5 tasks, the final evaluation will drop by one grade
- the meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only

Points to be noted:

- For full final evaluation complete ALL course work within the given deadlines.
- Note that course work cannot be done again or replaced by other work, or an exam.
- With problems of completing course work, contact the teacher BEFORE the deadlines.
- Assignments are not accepted after 15 December 2024.

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of their field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

The course material is available in Its.

International connections

The course topics include sustainability with study on the key vocabulary, and discussion on the main aspects of sustainability.

Student workload

The students will be tested on their skills with spoken and written assignments on the course topics. The assignments are completed during the contact meetings only.

Content scheduling

The course will run from 2 September to 13 December.

The course consists of contact meetings (12x2h=24h) and individual/group work (56h).

The course topics are professional emailing and reporting, meetings at work, and professional presentation. The topics include aspects of sustainability and/or digitalization, and field-specific vocabulary.

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society.

Learning objectives:

Spoken communication

The student
- presents topics in a structured way
- discusses topics using related terminology
- uses functional language e.g. signposting
- participates actively in discussions by commenting, asking, and reacting
- expresses themselves in a spontaneous way
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- expresses themselves in their own words

Written communication

The student
- follows the structure and language of professional email and reporting
- recognizes and applies the appropriate style for the situation e.g. in terms of the vocabulary
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- writes in their own words using sources correctly

Further information

The channel of communication during the course is Its.

Note that no general attendance is required but the assignments and meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only (see evaluation).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on

1) four assignments

- email message, mini-report, meeting and presentation
- the evaluation scale for the assignments is 1-5
- specific evaluation criteria is given in connection with the instructions
- the average of individual assignment evaluations forms the final evaluation
- the assignments are completed in contact meetings only

2) meeting tasks and self-study tasks

- 7 tasks
- the evaluation scale is passed/failed
- if you return less than 5 tasks, the final evaluation will drop by one grade
- the meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only

Points to be noted:

- For full final evaluation complete ALL course work within the given deadlines.
- Note that course work cannot be done again or replaced by other work, or an exam.
- With problems of completing course work, contact the teacher BEFORE the deadlines.
- Assignments are not accepted after 15 December 2024.

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of the field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

The course material is available in Its.

Teaching methods

The course is based on the flipped classroom method; the students study the theoretical part independently with help of the provided material and the contact meetings are used for guidance and testing.

International connections

The course topics include sustainability with study on the key vocabulary, and discussion on the main aspects of digitalization and sustainability.

Student workload

The students will be tested on their skills with spoken and written assignments on the course topics.

Content scheduling

The course will run from 9 September to 9 December.

The course consists of contact and online meetings (15h) and individual/group work in Its.

The course topics are professional emailing and reporting, meetings at work, and professional presentation. The topics include aspects of sustainability, digitalization, and field-specific vocabulary.

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society.

Learning objectives:

Spoken communication

The student
- presents topics in a structured way
- discusses topics using related terminology
- uses functional language e.g. signposting
- participates actively in discussions by commenting, asking, and reacting
- expresses themselves in a spontaneous way
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- expresses themselves in their own words

Written communication

The student
- follows the structure and language of professional email and reporting
- recognizes and applies the appropriate style for the situation e.g. in terms of the vocabulary
- expresses themselves in a clear and logical way
- writes in their own words using sources correctly

Further information

The channel of communication during the course is Its.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is based on

1) four assignments

- email message, mini-report, meeting and presentation
- the evaluation scale for the assignments is 1-5
- specific evaluation criteria is given in connection with the instructions
- the average of individual assignment evaluations forms the final evaluation
- the speaking assignments (meeting and presentation) are completed in contact meetings only

2) meeting tasks and self-study tasks 

- 6 tasks
- the evaluation scale is passed/failed
- if you return less than 4 tasks, the final evaluation will drop by one grade
- the meeting tasks are completed in contact meetings only

Points to be noted:

- For full final evaluation complete ALL course work within the given deadlines. 
- Note that course work cannot be done again or replaced by other work, or an exam. 
- With problems of completing course work, contact the teacher BEFORE the deadlines.
- Assignments are not accepted after 15 December 2024.

Objective

The student is familiar with real estate management and maintenance-related work. He is also understands how the maintenance is connected to the life cycle of real estate and hoe it is effected. The student can make a reasonable and economical maintenance plan for a real estate for its whole life cycle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to act in a purposeful way in communicating and interacting in working life situations. He/she is able to take into consideration the receiver, the situation and the demands of the field and to communicate in an analytical, understandable and convincing manner.
The student is able and willing to develop his/her skills in the Finnish language and communication as part of his/her professional competence.

Content

Students know how to
-interpret the professional texts in their own field as part of information literacy skills and use their skills in new, different situations (for instance, text analysis and summary)
-write factual, consistent and understandable texts (for instance, small scale studies, reports, essays, professional presentations using source material) and to give references to sources according to given instructions (the basics of research communication)
-use up-to-date tools as support for their own linguistic ability in proof-reading (central contents in correcting language and text)
-act in a professional way in the verbal communication situations in working life, and to prepare for diverse speaking situations in a purposeful way (i.e. with the help of situation analysis and analysis plan)
-express themselves clearly using visual aids and by using language appropriate to the situation
-assess their own communication skills (the language and structure of spoken and written language, factors affecting readability and understandability, the effectiveness of the message)and to give and receive constructive criticism

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to act in a purposeful way in communicating and interacting in working life situations. He/she is able to take into consideration the receiver, the situation and the demands of the field and to communicate in an analytical, understandable and convincing manner.
The student is able and willing to develop his/her skills in the Finnish language and communication as part of his/her professional competence.

Content

Students know how to
-interpret the professional texts in their own field as part of information literacy skills and use their skills in new, different situations (for instance, text analysis and summary)
-write factual, consistent and understandable texts (for instance, small scale studies, reports, essays, professional presentations using source material) and to give references to sources according to given instructions (the basics of research communication)
-use up-to-date tools as support for their own linguistic ability in proof-reading (central contents in correcting language and text)
-act in a professional way in the verbal communication situations in working life, and to prepare for diverse speaking situations in a purposeful way (i.e. with the help of situation analysis and analysis plan)
-express themselves clearly using visual aids and by using language appropriate to the situation
-assess their own communication skills (the language and structure of spoken and written language, factors affecting readability and understandability, the effectiveness of the message)and to give and receive constructive criticism

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to act in a purposeful way in communicating and interacting in working life situations. He/she is able to take into consideration the receiver, the situation and the demands of the field and to communicate in an analytical, understandable and convincing manner.
The student is able and willing to develop his/her skills in the Finnish language and communication as part of his/her professional competence.

Content

Students know how to
-interpret the professional texts in their own field as part of information literacy skills and use their skills in new, different situations (for instance, text analysis and summary)
-write factual, consistent and understandable texts (for instance, small scale studies, reports, essays, professional presentations using source material) and to give references to sources according to given instructions (the basics of research communication)
-use up-to-date tools as support for their own linguistic ability in proof-reading (central contents in correcting language and text)
-act in a professional way in the verbal communication situations in working life, and to prepare for diverse speaking situations in a purposeful way (i.e. with the help of situation analysis and analysis plan)
-express themselves clearly using visual aids and by using language appropriate to the situation
-assess their own communication skills (the language and structure of spoken and written language, factors affecting readability and understandability, the effectiveness of the message)and to give and receive constructive criticism

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to act in a purposeful way in communicating and interacting in working life situations. He/she is able to take into consideration the receiver, the situation and the demands of the field and to communicate in an analytical, understandable and convincing manner.
The student is able and willing to develop his/her skills in the Finnish language and communication as part of his/her professional competence.

Content

Students know how to
-interpret the professional texts in their own field as part of information literacy skills and use their skills in new, different situations (for instance, text analysis and summary)
-write factual, consistent and understandable texts (for instance, small scale studies, reports, essays, professional presentations using source material) and to give references to sources according to given instructions (the basics of research communication)
-use up-to-date tools as support for their own linguistic ability in proof-reading (central contents in correcting language and text)
-act in a professional way in the verbal communication situations in working life, and to prepare for diverse speaking situations in a purposeful way (i.e. with the help of situation analysis and analysis plan)
-express themselves clearly using visual aids and by using language appropriate to the situation
-assess their own communication skills (the language and structure of spoken and written language, factors affecting readability and understandability, the effectiveness of the message)and to give and receive constructive criticism

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course student is able to interpret the typical calculation parameters from soil investigations surveys and calculate the stability and settlement of soft soil. The student understands the factors that affect the calculation of the load capacity of the road and knows how to replace the traditional structural layers with the parameters of recycled materials. In addition, he knows how to compare different ground reinforcement methods and understands and knows how to design simple soil improvements with the GeoCalc program. During the course, the dimensioning of an earth-loaded retaining wall is practiced both by calculating by hand and using the GeoCalc calculation program.

Content

The course includes the following areas:

-interpretation of soil investigations for calculation parameters
-calculation of the load capacity of the road with different structural layer materials including by-products
-road embankment settlement and stability calculations, time settlement, manual calculation and GeoCalc modeling
- the most typical soil improvement methods for infrastructures; light weight structures, loading embankments, stabilization.
- dimensioning of the supported excavation, manual calculation and GeoCalc modeling

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The students learns to identify the most common rock and soil types found in Finland and becomes familiar with the classification of berock as well as the modes of origin of typical soil horizons.

Content

Relevant concepts and phenomena are introduced and basic calculations are learnt relating to the structural and hydraulic properties of soil types and to groundwater, humidity, ground frost and the bearing capacity and stability of soil, as well as to the sinking of structures and to soil pressure.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The students learns to identify the most common rock and soil types found in Finland and becomes familiar with the classification of berock as well as the modes of origin of typical soil horizons.

Content

Relevant concepts and phenomena are introduced and basic calculations are learnt relating to the structural and hydraulic properties of soil types and to groundwater, humidity, ground frost and the bearing capacity and stability of soil, as well as to the sinking of structures and to soil pressure.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The students learns to identify the most common rock and soil types found in Finland and becomes familiar with the classification of berock as well as the modes of origin of typical soil horizons.

Content

Relevant concepts and phenomena are introduced and basic calculations are learnt relating to the structural and hydraulic properties of soil types and to groundwater, humidity, ground frost and the bearing capacity and stability of soil, as well as to the sinking of structures and to soil pressure.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student knows the basics of soils and can determine the type of soil. He/she knows the Finnish bedrock formation, the most common rocks and minerals. The student knows the most important factors and phenomena related to the design of earthworks, such as load capacity, frost-susceptibleness, settlement and subsidence. The student is familiar with the drilling methods and laboratory tests needed for determining dimensional parameters.The student is able to assess from the results factors such as, the variety of soil types, frost-susceptibleness, settlings and load capacity features. Students are familiar with the various ways of foundations and things that influence the choice. The student knows excavation bracing work and design engineering. The student is able to use design tables for the preliminary sizing. The student knows the standards, regulations and guidelines for foundation engineering.Students are able to draw up an initial work plan to remedy wooden structures. The student knows the materials and products used in the repair of structures.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content

The course covers the major building systems activities, interaction and control. After completing the course, the student knows the use of technical building systems, dimensioning, and the objectives and criteria of the control system.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the students are able to measure a building's heating and cooling needs, and are able to design and dimension the systems needed for power transmission, control and distribution.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After the course, the student is able to take into account the seasonal variations in the method of production and design. The student knows how to prepare the storage and operating temperature requirements of materials during winter time. The student knows the importance of moisture control and drainage plan. The student is familiar with the special requirements for winter concreting. The student knows the moisture measurement methods and concrete temperature measurement methods. The student is able to calculate the strength of concrete structure on the basis of the daily heat rate.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After the course the student will understand the basic functions of microcomputers and the basic concepts of information technology.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- knows how to compute areas and volumes in general
- understands relationships between different physical effects
- is able to create a mathematical model to a problem

Content

- Definite Integral
- Methods of integration
- Differential equations

Evaluation scale

H-5

Materials

Additional information about exercises can be found at Itslearning.

Teaching methods

Learning at the workplace under the guidance of a workplace instructor, which also includes practical exercises.

Student workload

The learning tasks are measured at 1 ECTS. is 27 hours of student work.
In addition to those provided by the internship, the returned training assignments are:
- training contract
- target plan
- weekly schedules
- mission plan
- opening meeting memo
- Congrid task recovery
- evaluation of workplace studies
- workplace studies report

Content scheduling

Workplace studies are teaching organized in the workplace in connection with practical tasks. The student deepens the skills needed for the production tasks of a construction foreman in the tasks offered by the company with the guidance of a workplace instructor. The duration of workplace studies is 10 weeks. Workplace studies take place in the fall semester, as a rule, from the beginning of September.

Studying at the workplace is planned and guided, and its goals are agreed upon in cooperation between the company, the student and the educational institution.
The content of workplace studies is chosen to be as versatile as possible, taking into account the opportunities offered by the workplace.

The main goal of workplace studies is for the student to familiarize himself with the managerial skills and duties of his future profession and personnel management at the workplace or construction site.

The student participates and/or familiarizes himself/herself at the workplace as far as possible, e.g.:
- to work management
- for production planning and control
- schedules
- task plans
- cost control
- method choices
- regional plans
- other site plans
- for labor procurement
- to employment contracts
- to procurement contracts
- for meetings held at the work site
- for quality control
- occupational safety

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The tasks of the training period are evaluated numerically. Some of the returns are given a numerical assessment according to the assessment table in Itslearning. The episode is evaluated when all return boxes have an accepted return.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

There are no correctly returned exercises.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

45-65% of content-related issues have been presented in returnable tasks

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

70-90% of content-related issues have been presented in returnable tasks

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

95-100% of content-related issues have been presented in returnable tasks

Objective

Aim of the course is to learn the basics of civil engineering studies, personal study planning, qualifications and working possibilities.

Content

The course lasts for two years. The first year includes introduction to civil engineering studies, personal study plan and company visits. The second year includes more profound orientation for the professional studies. There will be several seminars and fair visits.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Aim of the course is to learn the basics of civil engineering studies, personal study planning, qualifications and working possibilities.

Content

The course lasts for two years. The first year includes introduction to civil engineering studies, personal study plan and company visits. The second year includes more profound orientation for the professional studies. There will be several seminars and fair visits.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Aim of the course is to learn the basics of civil engineering studies, personal study planning, qualifications and working possibilities.

Content

The course lasts for two years. The first year includes introduction to civil engineering studies, personal study plan and company visits. The second year includes more profound orientation for the professional studies. There will be several seminars and fair visits.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Aim of the course is to learn the basics of civil engineering studies, personal study planning, qualifications and working possibilities.

Content

The course lasts for two years. The first year includes introduction to civil engineering studies, personal study plan and company visits. The second year includes more profound orientation for the professional studies. There will be several seminars and fair visits.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Aim of the course is to learn the basics of civil engineering studies, personal study planning, qualifications and working possibilities.

Content

The course lasts for two years. The first year includes introduction to civil engineering studies, personal study plan and company visits. The second year includes more profound orientation for the professional studies. There will be several seminars and fair visits.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student obtains the skills and knowledge required for basic courses of mathematical sciences within polytechnical studies.

Content

• Real numbers
• Basic arithmetic operations and the order of operations
• Fractions
• Powers, roots and rational exponents
• Polynomials and polynomial equations of 1. and 2. degree
• Simplifying rational expressions
• Percentages
• Simultaneous linear equations
• Lines and parabolas
• Concepts of variable and function
• Graphs of functions and interpretation of graphs
• Basics of geometry and trigonometry
• International system of units, unit conversions
• Calculations involving quantities and units
• Field-specific content

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student obtains the skills and knowledge required for basic courses of mathematical sciences within polytechnical studies.

Content

• Real numbers
• Basic arithmetic operations and the order of operations
• Fractions
• Powers, roots and rational exponents
• Polynomials and polynomial equations of 1. and 2. degree
• Simplifying rational expressions
• Percentages
• Simultaneous linear equations
• Lines and parabolas
• Concepts of variable and function
• Graphs of functions and interpretation of graphs
• Basics of geometry and trigonometry
• International system of units, unit conversions
• Calculations involving quantities and units
• Field-specific content

Materials

Kurssin materiaali jaetaan ITSlearning-sivustolla.

Teaching methods

Opetus perustuu etäopetukseen ja laskuharjoitustehtäviin.

Exam schedules

Loppukoe pidetään tiistaina 10.12. klo 10-11. Uusintakokeet pidetään monimuodon yleisinä uusintakertoina, joista koulutus ilmoittaa erikseen.

International connections

Opetusvideoilla annetaan teoriaopetusta ja käydään läpi esimerkkejä, mutta pääpaino oppimisessa on opiskelijan omassa työskentelyssä sekä laskuharjoitustehtävien tekemisessä.

Student workload

5 op = 134 tuntia opiskelijan työtä

5*2h = 10h opetusvideoihin perehtyminen
5*1h = 5h Lisäohjausvideoihin perehtyminen
4h Teams-opetusta jaettuna neljälle kerralle
5h lähiopetusta
1h kurssikoe
109 h teoriasisällön opettelua, laskuharjoitustehtävien tekemistä, kokeeseen valmistautumista yms

Content scheduling

Kurssi suoritetään pääosin itseopiskeluna opetusvideoiden ja laskuharjoitustehtävien avulla. Näiden lisäksi on lähiopetusta ja Teams-tunteja.

Lähiopetusta järjestetään:
- Ti 10.9.
- Ma 7.10.
- Ma 11.11.
- Ti 10.12. (loppukoe)

Teams-tunnit:
- Ti 17.9.
- To 24.10.
- Ti 5.11.
- To 21.11.

Kurssi koostuu teemoista. Jokaisella teemalla ensimmäistä lukuun ottamatta maanantaisin julkaistaan opetusvideo, joka sisältää kyseisen teeman teorian ja esimerkkejä. Opiskelijoilla on seuraavan viikon torstaihin asti aikaa kertoa opettajalle lisäohjaustoiveita, joiden pohjalta perjantaina julkaistaan lisäohausvideo. Laskuharjoitustehtävien palautus on aina teeman lopetusviikon sunnuntaihin klo 23.59 mennessä. Esimerkkiratkaisut julkaistaan palautusajan päätyttyä.

Lähikerroilla käydään läpi hankalaksi koettuja asioita ja tehdään mahdollisesti lisäharjoitustehtäviä.

Teams-tunneilla opettaja vastaa opiskelijoiden esittämiin kysymyksiin.

Tarkempi kurssin sisällön aikataulutus löytyy toteutuksen ITSlearning-sivustolta.

Further information

Koko kurssia koskeva viestintä tapahtuu ITS-learning-alustalla tai sähköpostitse. Yhteydenotot opettajaan sähköpostitse.
Kurssilla vaaditaan vähintään funktiolaskin. Graafinen tai symbolinen laskin ei ole välttämätön, mutta monirivinen näyttö laskimessa voi olla avuksi.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Kurssipisteet (max 42 p) muodostuvat seuraavasti:

Laskuharjoitustehtävistä kerätyt pisteet 0-10p.

Loppukoe 0-32p

Kurssin hyväksyttyyn läpäisemiseen vaaditaan
- Kurssikokeesta 10 pistettä
- Opiskelijan on palautettava vähintään 33 % kurssin laskuharjoitustehtävistä.

Tämän jälkeen arvosana muotoutuu seuraavan taulukon perusteella:

Arvosana 1: 16 kurssipistettä
Arvosana 2: 21 kurssipistettä
Arvosana 3: 26 kurssipistettä
Arvosana 4: 31 kurssipistettä
Arvosana 5: 36 kurssipistettä

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Kurssin minimivaatimuksia (10 pistettä kokeesta sekä palautettu 33 % kurssin laskuharjoitustehtävistä) ei ole täytetty.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Kurssin minimivaatimukset (10 pistettä kokeesta sekä palautettu 33 % kurssin laskuharjoitustehtävistä) on täytetty ja kurssipisteitä ansaittu 16-25,75 p.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Kurssin minimivaatimukset (10 pistettä kokeesta sekä palautettu 33 % kurssin laskuharjoitustehtävistä) on täytetty ja kurssipisteitä ansaittu 26-35,75 p.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Kurssin minimivaatimukset (10 pistettä kokeesta sekä palautettu 33 % kurssin laskuharjoitustehtävistä) on täytetty ja kurssipisteitä ansaittu vähintään 36 p.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

For civil engineering students only. The student becomes aware of applications and uses for masonry and learns to design brick and block structures. There will be an individualized project for exchange students.
Typical uses, materials, design and dimensioning of brick and block structures, beams, columns, walls. Structural details. Work methods. Lifespan and renovation of masonry. Historical background.

Content

For civil engineering students only. The student becomes aware of applications and uses for masonry and learns to design brick and block structures. There will be an individualized project for exchange students.
Typical uses, materials, design and dimensioning of brick and block structures, beams, columns, walls. Structural details. Work methods. Lifespan and renovation of masonry. Historical background.

Materials

Learning material given on ItsLearning platform.

Teaching methods

Learning by Doing. Lectures and remote working. Exercises.

Exam schedules

No exam. Exercises will be graded.

Student workload

Lectures and guidance 11 x 2h.
Remote working, exercises 59 h.
Totally 81 h.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

All the exercises will be graded.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

All the exercises are not returned or completed.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student knows basic drawing commands and knows how to use AutoCad or similar software for designing purposes.
Student has returned all the exercises. Exercises have basic formal appearance and they contain basic information regarding brick and masonry materials. Caption, work phase report and other texts are partially included.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student knows sufficiently well drawing commands and knows how to use AutoCad or similar software for designing purposes.
Student has returned all the exercises. Exercises have a good formal appearance and they contain most of the information regarding brick and masonry materials, also calculations. Caption, work phase report and other texts are included practically.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student knows drawing commands and knows how to use AutoCad or similar software for designing purposes very well.
Student has returned all the exercises in time. Exercises have a good formal appearance and they contain all or most of the information regarding brick and masonry materials, also calculations. Caption, work phase report and other texts are included practically and they contain all the information needed.
Student has shown curiosity, motivation and activity during the period. Student has had a clear goal to finish exercises in time and it can be seen during working.
Student has participated on-line or on-site or shown progressive work attitude during the period.

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- knows properties of common steel, aluminum and cast irons
- knows where to use plastics and composites in machine design
- understands how mechanical and heat treatment affects for steel properties
- knows how to use systematic material selection process

Content

- Material testing
- Steels and steel manufacturing
- Cast irons and aluminums
- Titan and nickel alloys
- Plastics and ceramics
- Internal structure of metal
- Plastic deformation of metal
- Heat treatment of steels
- Corrosion prevention
- Wooden materials
- Stone and concrete materials
- Chemicals

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

More information about the course can be obtained from Sirpa Erkkilä-Häkkinen, sirpa.erkkila-hakkinen@turkuamk.fi. Education is in Finnish.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- Understands the fundamentals ofnatural scienceas a base of technological applications.
- Understands the basic theories of the modern physical world in order for him/her to be able to apply this knowledge in his/her future field of expertise.

Content

- Physical measurements and reporting
- Elasticity
- Resistivity
- Thermal expansion
- Friction
- Sound
- Acceleration
- Optional topic
- Workshop

Evaluation scale

H-5

Materials

Työohjeiden lisäksi suositellaan:
Insinöörifysiikan oppikirjat
Kaavasto- ja taulukkokirjat
SFS Online

Teaching methods

Opintojakso sisältää fysikaalisiin perusmittauksiin liittyvää suunnittelua, laboratoriotyöskentelyä tiimeissä sekä tutkimusten raportointia.

Exam schedules

Ei tenttiä. Opintojakso koostuu osasuorituksista.

International connections

Lähi-/etäopetus, laboratoriotyöskentely tiimeissä, sähköinen oppimisympäristö.

Opintojaksolla kannustetaaan soveltamaan vastuullisuuden ja kestävän kehityksen periaatteita.

Student workload

Toteutus ECTS mukaisesti.

Opiskelija käyttää aikaa sisällön läpikäyntiin, laboratoriotyöskentelyn suunnitteluun ja toteuttamiseen sekä raportointiin.

Opintojaksolla työskennellään työryhmässä, jonka omilla työvuoroilla on läsnäolopakko. Raportointiin voi käyttää vain työryhmän omia havaintoja.

Content scheduling

Opintojaksolla käsiteltävät sisällöt, seuraavassa järjestyksessä:
- Perehdyttäminen laboratoriotyöskentelyyn fysiikan laboratoriossa. Työturvallisuus ja ympäristönsuojelu fysiikan laboratoriossa.
- Perustason fysikaaliset laboratoriotyöt. Työryhmän työselostukset ja portfolio.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Opiskelijan osaamista arvioidaan työselostuksista laaditun portfolion perusteella. Työkierron jälkeen palautettavan portfolion arvioinnin tekee opettaja. Opintojakson arvosana muodostuu opiskelijatiimin portfoliosta saaman arvosanan perusteella.

Jokainen työkierron työ on suoritettava ajallaan sekä portfolion palautus on tehtävä palautuspäivään mennessä.

Hyväksytyn suorituksen arviointeja ei voi korottaa.

Objective

After the course, the student is familiar with the basics of urban structure and the concept of space, the effect of the surroundings on the pleasantness and habitability of an area, landscape structures and the role of green area development in landscaping, as well as with
the environmental impact assessment procedures. The student is able to estimate the effects of construction on the environment. The student is also familiar with the town planning system. The student can estimate the effects of construction on the environment, is aware of the recent chances in the building legislation relating to town planning, and is able to use CAD to create a town plan.

Content

Big focus at the course is in traffic and how to control it in densely populated areas. All the means to order different parts of streets is included. The course is involved with surrounding and environment, esthetical aspect, how to organize slow speed streets, public transportation and also pedestrian streets.

Materials

Material is gathered during the lectures
Project works are included to the materials

Teaching methods

Interactive methods, lectures and project works

Exam schedules

There is no exam on this course. The evaluation will be based on the assignments.

International connections

We are learning in the lectures, while doing our group work and individual assignments. There will be also visiting lecturers.

Completion alternatives

Planning at Urban Areas Summer School (5 ects) or BIP Course 3 ects.

Student workload

The assigments if the course will be in the IT´S Learning.

Content scheduling

22 hours of contact, 22 hours of online studies and 64 hours work at your own time
* Legislation concerned with planning and construction
* Designing a detailed plan
* Urban Planning generally
* Nature and landscape
* Good society
* Traffic
* Importance of Buildings
* Space in Urban area
* Good street
* Different sections of the street
* Surrounding and environment
* Elements of the street
* Pedestrians and cyclists
* Crossings
* Elements to decrease the speed
* Furniture for the street, plantation
* Lightning, materials of surface
* Parking, bus stops

Further information

The main channel for extra information will be IT´S.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The grade of this course will be based on the assignments and student´s activity in the lectures.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student doesn´t attend assigments and does not have at least 50% of the total amount of the points.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Students shows moderate knowledge of the topics of this course.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Students shows good knowledge of the topics of this course. She/he will have at lest about 75% of the points.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students shows excellent knowledge of the topics of this course and will have at least 90% of the points..

Objective

Students will become familiar with the preparation and planning of a renovation project from starting points, condition assessment and investigation to the end of the project. He knows how the planning of a renovation project is carried out and what tasks it involves.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student knows the risks and challenges of renovation work compared to new construction. And he is able to be prepared for these so that the production efficiency, healthiness and safety points are considered.

Content

The student knows the risks and challenges of renovation construction compared to new construction and knows how to prepare for them from the perspectives of economic, health and safety of production. Especially from the contractor's point of view, the student learns about making offers, contract negotiations, various contracts and obligations. He understands the stages of setting up a construction site and manages the schedule, costs and quality control of the repair work.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

For civil engineering students only. The student becomes familiar with the design tasks related to prefabricated concrete construction and the design practices of the most important prefabricated slabs. S/he understands the need for stiffening in different types of structures, masters load calculation and the design of stiffening members and joints. Operation of a concrete prefabrication factory: manufacturing, transportation, installation. Prefabricated products: frame structures, elevations. Design and dimensioning of prefabricated products, materials, reinforcement, fixtures. Structural members: columns, beams, slabs, separating walls, external wall elements.

Content

For civil engineering students only. The student becomes familiar with the design tasks related to prefabricated concrete construction and the design practices of the most important prefabricated slabs. S/he understands the need for stiffening in different types of structures, masters load calculation and the design of stiffening members and joints. Operation of a concrete prefabrication factory: manufacturing, transportation, installation. Prefabricated products: frame structures, elevations. Design and dimensioning of prefabricated products, materials, reinforcement, fixtures. Structural members: columns, beams, slabs, separating walls, external wall elements.

Materials

Learning material on ItsLearning platform.

Teaching methods

Lectures. Learning by Doing using AutoCad.

Exam schedules

Exam in the beginning of December.

International connections

Nature Based Solutions vs. traditional solutions - How to select the right one? Designer can make a difference.
This course presents novel NBS also.

Student workload

Lectures 11 x 2h.
Remote working, exercises 59 h.

Content scheduling

Getting familiar with several prefabricated concrete parts and elements.
Making drawings using AutoCad. Learn how to calculate loads and select suitable spans and construction parts.

3rd year Autumn.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

All the exercises not completed or exam failed.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

All the exercises completed but missing the most the information required. Exam graded 1-2.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

All the exercises completed but missing partly the information required. Exam graded 3-4.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

All the exercises completed and included the information required. Exam graded 5.

Objective

Four-month work place studies. The student will deepen the necessary skills in civil engineering production management offered in the company under the supervision of the job instructor.The work based learning is planned and supervised and its objectives will be agreed in co-operation by TUAS, the workplace instructors and the student.During the course, the student will learn about production management and planning of construction industry and will be able to use the skills learned in TUAS in practice.

Content

The content of the work based studies is selected to be as diverse as possible when taking into account the possibilities offered at the work place. The student will become familiar with their future profession’s managerial skills and tasks, and human resource management. The student will take part, based on the possibilities, in the following tasks:-Work management-Production planning and control-Co-operation-Interaction-Determining work objectives-Giving feedback-Motivation-Delegation-Recruitment-Hiring-Contracts-Job orientationAn essential part of the course is completing the pre-assignments.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed the course, the student is able to:
- explain the central concepts of project management
- identify sources of financing for projects
- draw up a project application and project proposal
- make the schedule, cost estimate and budget for the project
- document and follow the realisation of the project.

Content

- Central concepts related to project management
- Identifying sources of financing
- Project application and project proposal
- Schedule, cost estimate and budget for the project
- Documentation and follow-up of the project
- Risk and change management

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student knows the tasks, responsibilities and obligations of property manager, and he knows the basics of the law of house owning company, as well as the tasks of technical manager in residential property.

Content

Property management and Real estate management in general
Differences between managed sites
Organization of administration and tasks of the manager
Asunto Osakeyhtiö and other companies and other forms of operations covered by the property management
Year of hosting, annual budget, etc.
Typical documents for hosting including: Superintendent's certificate
Responsibilities of the property manager and the board
Meeting practices and meetings at meetings.

Materials

Electronic material provided by lecturer in IT´s and literature to be agreed at the beginning of the studies, and Isännöinnin käsikirja.

Teaching methods

Learning takes place through applied problem-based learning, in which the theoretical part is applied in practice through various news, assignments, exercises and case materials.

Exam schedules

To be agreed at the beginning of implementation.

International connections

In teaching, innovation pedagogy will be applied during lectures and exercises, as well as in assignments. The focus is on pragmatic activities derived from key theories.

Student workload

Exercises, essay, exam and Case. Student total workload 5 cr. The implementation may include an external assignment (part of grade rating). Most of the assignments are performed as oral assignments in the lectures and the theoretical topic, and are not repeated by the lecturer. The aim of oral assignments is to simulate the assignments given by the customers. Possible familiarization with the host site and compilation of reports at the base of the visit.

Content scheduling

Property management and Real estate management in general
Differences between managed sites
Organization of administration and tasks of the manager
Asunto Osakeyhtiö and other companies and other forms of operations covered by the property management
Year of hosting, annual budget, etc.
Typical documents for hosting including: Superintendent's certificate
Responsibilities of the property manager and the board
Meeting practices and meetings at meetings.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exercises, case and participation in work 60%. Exam 40%. Can be agreed on more detailed at the beginning of the lectures.

Objective

For civil engineering students only. Organizing a project, reporting, inspection and control, ending a project. Quality control systems and their maintenance; securing quality in planning and during construction. Based on the lectures, the student draws up e.g. a quality assurance plan for a small building project, as well as a plan for organizing, supervising and controlling a project. There will be an individualized project for exchange students.

Materials

Study material:
-Lectures, exercises…, pdf => ITSLearning
-Project management in practice
-Risk management
-Quality management in construction; parts 1 & 2

Literature:
-Rakennustöiden laatu 2017, Rakennustieto
-RT-kortisto, Ratu-kortit
-other literature...

Teaching methods

Implementation:
-Lectures (english/finnish) 30 contact hours
-Self-studying (1 credit = 27 hours studying)
-Exercises

Exam schedules

No exams, only exercises

Completion alternatives

No

Student workload

Implementation:
-Lectures (english/finnish) 30 contact hours
-Self-studying (1 credit = 27 hours studying)
-Exercises

Content scheduling

Learning outcomes:
-To expand earlier knowledge about project and quality management
-Students gain deeper understanding and more accurate information about project and quality management in the field of construction
Content
-Students will get know the practical project work and risk management role of a project manager
-team work
-risk management during construction process
Introduction to the construction quality management in phases of construction process
-construction management
-design phase
-production planning, construction
-quality control

Further information

-ITSLearning
-Email

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Completion of course:
-Participation in lectures / contact hours
-Making exercise works / presentation / feedback
-Small scale exercises … final personal exercise
-Grading scale: 0-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not attend classes and does not do exercises

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student demonstrates that he/she has mastered the subjects of the study course satisfactorily

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates to master the subjects of the study course well and is able to apply them in practice

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates to master the subjects of the study course excellently and is able to apply them in practice independently

Objective

The student identifies the strategic starting point and basis of business activities made by the users of properties, the owners and the service provider's. The student understands the real estate market activity as well as the relation between real estate and capital markets.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student comes familiar with accounting and bookkeeping of real estate business. Students know the main laws and regulations that regulate accounting. Students are familiar with key information systems, which are conventionally utilized in the real estate business.

Materials

Electronic material provided by lecturer in IT´s and literature to be agreed at the beginning of the studies, and Isännöitsijän käsikirja as appropriate. Accounting software installed by the student on his own computer.

Teaching methods

Learning takes place through applied problem-based learning, in which the theoretical part is applied in practice through various news, assignments, exercises and case materials.

International connections

In teaching, innovation pedagogy will be applied during lectures and exercises, as well as in assignments. The focus is on pragmatic activities derived from key theories.

Student workload

Exercises, essay, exam and Case. Student total workload 2 cr. The implementation may include an external assignment (part of grade rating). Most of the assignments are performed as oral assignments in the lectures and the theoretical topic, and are not repeated by the lecturer. The aim of oral assignments is to simulate the assignments given by the customers.

Content scheduling

Real estate related information technology
Control systems, etc.
Software and software usage
Acquisition of software and hardware
Property-related financial management and its characteristics
Budgets and future calculations
Execution of accounting exercise using software
Structure and formation of the financial statements of the Housing Company

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exercises, case and participation in work 70%. Exam 30%. Can be agreed on more detailed at the beginning of the lectures

Objective

The students know the laws and regulations that relate to the real estate sector, for example the law of house owning company, the law of residential / commercial rental of the apartment and the law of the building energy certificate.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student knows the renovation design criteria. He manages the principles of architectural and constructional planning and is able to create simple plans in which he takes into account the requirements of technical building services.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Taking repair work into account in the design phase, bridge inspections and register, care and maintenance of bridges, bridge repairs.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student becomes aware of the use and tensioning methods of tensioned structures, and can design such structures. He can also design waterproof structures.

Content

Methods, materials, deformations, tension losses. Dimensioning of tensioned structures, service limit state, point of rupture. Local stresses, anchorage zones, end zones. The strut-and-tie calculation method. Creep calculation. Failure of pretensioned concrete structure; repair and reinforcement methods.      

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student becomes familiar with the fire technical dimensioning of steel and composition structures, concrete filled steel pipe columns, Dimensioning methods for composite structures, steel-concrete slabs, columns and beams, Dimensioning of thin –wall structures.

Content

Fire design and protection of steel structures, composition structures (slabs, columns, beams), concrete filled steel columns, thin wall steel structures.                

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student will understand the effect of static indetermination on the behavior of structures under loading. The student will be able to solve the loads on statically indeterminate beam structures using various manual calculation methods as well as computer-aided methods (Robot Structural Analysis Professional). Additionally, they will comprehend the effects of temperature differences and structural stiffness variations on force magnitudes.

Content

-Continuous beam
-Static indeterminacy
-Force method (or Unit load method)
-Moment distribution method
-Angular-deflection method
-Work and energy principles

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Opiskelija ymmärtää statiikan peruskäsitteet, hallitsee rakenteeseen vaikuttavan voimasysteemin pelkistämisen resultantiksi ja rakenteiden tasapainotarkastelut sekä osaa ratkaista yksinkertaisten sauvarakenteiden rasitusjakaumat.

Content

Statiikan peruskäsitteet.
Partikkelin voimasysteemin yhdistäminen graafisesti ja komponenttien avulla laskemalla.
Partikkelin tasapainotarkastelu graafisesti ja komponenttien avulla: Sauva- ja köysirakenteet,
vinolla pinnalla oleva kappale, useamman vapaakappalekuvan käyttö tasapainotehtävässä.
Jäykän kappaleen mekaniikan perusteiden ymmärtäminen: Voiman siirtolaki, sisäiset ja
ulkoiset voimat. Voiman momentti pisteen suhteen. Voimapari. Voiman yhdensuuntaissiirto.
Jäykän kappaleen statiikan hallinta: Voimasysteemin yhdistäminen. Kappaleen tasapainoehdot.
Rakenteiden tukireaktioiden laskenta. Kaatumistarkastelut.
Sauvarakenteiden rasituslaskennan perusteiden hallinta: Rasituslajit. Yksinkertaisten sauvarakenteiden
rasituskuviot: Normaalivoima, leikkausvoima, taivutusmomentti.
Vääntörasitus ja vääntörasituskuviot.
Rakenteiden 3 -ulotteinen tarkastelu: Partikkeliin kohdistuvan voimasysteemin yhdistäminen. Partikkelin
tasapaino. Kappaleen voimasysteemin yhdistäminen. Kappaleen tasapaino.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective