Energy technology of buildings (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

After completing the course, the student:
- Knows the operating principles of the most important HVAC systems and is able to perform basic sizing
- Able to perform the design of simple HVAC systems
- Knows the laws, regulations and instructions that guide design.

The course covers the operation of the most important building services systems. After completing the course, the student knows the goals and basics of the use, dimensioning and supervision of building services systems.

Objective

After completing the course student
- knows the requirements and applications of building services engineering
- knows and understands different types of energy use
- can identify different energy utilization systems
- can identify the pros and cons of different energy utilization and distribution systems in buildings

Materials

ITSLearning material
Lecture materials
Web links and library of materials related to energy technology in buildings

Teaching methods

Lectures
Group work for the whole group. Excel work.
Application of regulations, recommendations and instructions guiding construction with Excel.

Exam schedules

Exam the last time booked
Reproductions in the days of repetition of EC technology
Students are eligible to retake the exam according to school guidelines

If the group work is successful, the simulation of the energy demand of the building can be carried out as an exam for the last time or alternatively the exam can be replaced by personal simulation work.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Lectures
Homework
Self-study material
Teamwork
Excel working

Completion alternatives

Separate evaluation according proposal

Student workload

Student workload according to the credit instructions
5 points

Evaluation methods and criteria

Exam
Exercises
Homework
Activity

Teamwork and its success play a very important role in the implementation of the course

Failed (0)

If the course has an exam, then less than 40% of the points
Teamwork contribution not returned
Mandatory tasks not returned

The absence of one area in the course affects everyone's material so late returned materials / teamwork sections are not eligible.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

40% of the possible exam
Teamwork share restored, low usability
Exercises done adequately, but mostly correct
Coping with the simulation task with acceptable criteria.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance
- Possible exam
- Simulation Assignment
- Teamwork timely restored excellent usability where possible.