Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Degree programme description
The Degree Programme in Construction Engineering consists of core competences and complementary competences as well as common studies.
Core competences 175 ECTS credits
• core competence in construction technology 120 ECTS credits
• common studies 40 ECTS credits
• bachelor’s thesis 15 ECTS credits
Complementary competence 20 ECTS credits
Practical training 30 ECTS credits
Elective studies 15 ECTS credits
The content of the construction engineering programme has been prepared to meet the education and qualification requirements of the industry. With the study options, you have the opportunity to complete theoretical studies of several different categories of qualifications.
Engineering studies also include mathematics as well as communication and language studies. These studies are usually carried out during the first and second years of study together with professional studies. The courses included in the professional study modules are mainly implemented as classroom teaching (lectures, exercises, learning assignments) or laboratory and project work, using electronic learning environments.
The bachelor’s thesis is usually commissioned by a company or other organisation, usually in collaboration between the employer and the educational institution. The thesis can also be completed in a teaching or research laboratory, as commissioned, or as part of a research project.
Implementation of studies
Genuine work-related connections and learning projects are part of your studies and professional development, and are important for your future employment. In the projects, you will get to know the companies and other stakeholders in the area and identify the opportunities they offer already during your studies. Work-related connections are also incorporated in the studies in the form of course excursions, factory visits, visiting lecturers, and later in practical training and the thesis.
The scheduled week-based curriculum for the construction engineering programme provides you with three-and-a-half year of contact teaching under the guidance of professional teachers. At the beginning of your studies, you will acquire the basic mathematical and natural science skills required for technical studies, while deepening your skills in building construction and structural engineering. In addition to theoretical lectures, contact teaching includes calculation exercises, measurement and laboratory work, various group work and independent learning tasks, which are supported by various IT solutions. Group and independent learning tasks encourage you to acquire and process information independently and to work in a team in a goal-oriented way.
You have the opportunity to speed up your graduation by including the completion of your thesis in the autumn semester of the fourth study year. By utilizing previously acquired skills, you can also shorten the total duration of your studies. If you are working while studying, it may be possible to complete some parts of your studies at work.
Teachers strive to promote meaningful learning and help develop personal motivation. The learning process aims for an open interaction between you and the teacher. However, as a student, you are primarily responsible for your own learning. You will succeed when you have the desire to learn and when you also practice the knowledge and skills required for your future profession. The cornerstones of your learning are participation in teaching, activity and the ability to work independently.
The implementation methods of the studies are defined in more detail in the course descriptions (possible attendance requirements, compulsory assignments, schedules, etc.).
Objectives
The field of construction offers you a well-paid, respected and diverse field of work.
There will always be need for building and repair. Your future employment prospects are good. New experts in the construction industry are needed for areas such as production, various expert tasks, the building products industry and property management.
The most common areas of specialisation for a civil engineer include the design of structures and buildings, production planning and work management tasks in a production plant or on a construction site, and condition survey and design tasks in repair construction. Finnish construction know-how is also appreciated at international level.
As a civil engineer, you can work in expert, management and development positions in the construction industry. You understand the complex built environment and understand the aspects related to its construction and maintenance. Most of the work takes place in teams: in the office, in the industry or on construction sites.
In your studies, you will also acquire IT skills as well as negotiation and cooperation skills that will enable you to communicate at work both in writing and in speech. In the construction industry, you have the opportunity to contribute to the vitality of our building stock and environment.
RDI and cooperation with world of work
The most important partners of the degree programme are the companies and municipalities involved in the construction business in the area. Work-related cooperation develops through active collaboration between the teachers and students. The main regional cooperation partners are contracting organizations, design agencies, municipalities and property owners.
In addition to companies, cooperation is also developed in the fields of concrete testing, condition surveys and structural research projects as part of the operations of the construction and concrete laboratory. There is also close cooperation with the Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries RT and other similar organizations. Cooperation with upper secondary level education is carried out especially with vocational institutes in South-Eastern Finland.
Implementation of studies and flexible learning tracks
Genuine work-related connections and learning projects are part of your studies and professional development, and are important for your future employment. In the projects, you will get to know the companies and other stakeholders in the area and identify the opportunities they offer already during your studies. Work-related connections are also incorporated in the studies in the form of course excursions, factory visits, visiting lecturers, and later in practical training and the thesis.
The scheduled week-based curriculum for the construction engineering programme provides you with three-and-a-half year of contact teaching under the guidance of professional teachers. At the beginning of your studies, you will acquire the basic mathematical and natural science skills required for technical studies, while deepening your skills in building construction and structural engineering. In addition to theoretical lectures, contact teaching includes calculation exercises, measurement and laboratory work, various group work and independent learning tasks, which are supported by various IT solutions. Group and independent learning tasks encourage you to acquire and process information independently and to work in a team in a goal-oriented way.
You have the opportunity to speed up your graduation by including the completion of your thesis in the autumn semester of the fourth study year. By utilizing previously acquired skills, you can also shorten the total duration of your studies. If you are working while studying, it may be possible to complete some parts of your studies at work.
Teachers strive to promote meaningful learning and help develop personal motivation. The learning process aims for an open interaction between you and the teacher. However, as a student, you are primarily responsible for your own learning. You will succeed when you have the desire to learn and when you also practice the knowledge and skills required for your future profession. The cornerstones of your learning are participation in teaching, activity and the ability to work independently.
The implementation methods of the studies are defined in more detail in the course descriptions (possible attendance requirements, compulsory assignments, schedules, etc.).
Possible implementation methods:
• In scheduled track, you participate in the contact teaching and study according to the class schedule. Teaching consists of theoretical studies, assignments and laboratory work. The material is often online, and complete the assigned tasks at home. Your goal is to graduate according to the curriculum within four years.
Independent track
If you want to accelerate your studies and enter the world of work faster, you can do this by selecting courses from the selection of a group that has started the programme earlier, or by completing online studies at Xamk or other universities. The independent track is suitable for a self-directed, goal-oriented student who is able to work independently. Your Studies Coordinator (OVA) will help you plan your accelerated studies.
Career opportunities
The most common areas of work for a civil engineer are structure and construction planning, production planning and work management tasks in a production plant or on a construction site, and condition survey and design tasks in repair construction. Finnish construction know-how is also appreciated internationally.
Other typical tasks include the tasks of developer organizations and the sales and marketing tasks of construction firms or the construction products industry.
In addition, there are various expert and authority roles in the field. The studies also provide skills for teaching or entrepreneurship.
Typical job titles may be
• Expert or Consultant
• Purchasing Engineer or Manager
• Accounting Engineer or Manager
• Sales Engineer, Product Manager
• Project Engineer or Manager
• Structural Designer
• Building Inspector
• Design Engineer or Manager
• Production Engineer or Manager
• Site engineer or Manager
• Foreman
• Entrepreneur, CEO
There are several responsibilities and qualification requirements associated with work tasks in the construction industry. The engineering programme is designed to meet the primary study and qualification requirements of designers and those responsible for the field.
Learning environments
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences offers an excellent and versatile framework for your learning. A significant part of the studies take place outside the classroom. Your learning environments include innovation and project environments, diverse simulation environments, online environments (E-campus), and working-related and RDI projects.
The systems and platforms provided by E-campus (e.g. the Learn online learning environment) are utilized as part of the studies, regardless of the course implementation method. This allows you to work flexibly in groups and share files. Systems and digital environments related to the field (e-books and databases, construction planning and project management software) are available for each course. Various online tools, our student intranet and social media channels increase the opportunity for versatile and fast communication and doing things together.
Project learning is started during the first year of study with projects related to the studies. Later, project work can also be learned by establishing a cooperative project office, led by the students, which has its own premises on Kotka Campus. Learning environments are developed in RDI projects. In addition, the research and development projects of the concrete and construction laboratory can be integrated into the instruction.
In addition, it is possible to complete degree studies in blended learning groups, where lectures are organized face-to-face, and distance teaching is provided on the Learn and Acrobat Connect learning environments. If necessary, the details of the class can be revised with the help of lecture recordings.
Construction engineering, full-time studies
Construction engineering, full-time studies
Construction engineering, full-time studies
Construction engineering, full-time studies
Construction engineering, full-time studies
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Mikko Höglund
Teacher in charge
Mikko Höglund
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.
Content
What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Taru Kemiläinen
Groups
-
RAKT23KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to actively use the basic professional vocabulary of your field.
You are able to look for information in English in professional sources and apply it in different study and work related communication situations.
You are able to communicate in English in various spoken and written situations in your professional field at the European level B2.
Content
What professional vocabulary is essential in your professional field?
How to look for information in professional sources in English and how to apply this information?
How to interact in spoken communication situations in English and how to draw up texts in English for professional purposes?
How to communicate in study-related situations and work communities in English?
Materials
To be provided by the teacher on Learn platform.
Teaching methods
It is possible to demonstrate your priorly leaned competences if you have experience in international tasks in the field. Contact the teacher.
Employer connections
None.
Exam schedules
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
International connections
Open. TBA,
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B1.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level B2.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Ability to communicate in English orally and in writing in various situations in the professional field mainly at the European (CEFR) level C1.
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in English, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- roo.sv
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Mira Kettunen
Teacher in charge
Mira Kettunen
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to communicate in spoken and written situations in your own field.
You are familiar with the terminology of your field and able to communicate in Swedish in professional situations.
The objectives are based on the Common European Framework of Languages, level B1 and Government Decree 1129/2014.
After completing the course with the grade of 3, you are able to:
- understand clear standard and work-related speech.
- use basic structures reasonably well both in spoken and written situations.
- speak relatively fluently so that occasional mistakes in pronunciation or prosody do not lead to misunderstanding.
- describe your education and work experience for example when applying for a job.
- describe and discuss key issues of your professional field (eg. the operation, products, processes or services of companies and/or organizations).
Content
How do you use Swedish vocabulary related to education, work environment and workplace duties?
How do you use Swedish in different communicative situations of working life, for example in emails, telephoning and meetings?
How do you use the basic professional vocabulary required in your field and operational environment?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
If you have been instructed to participate in the Intensive course in Swedish, you must complete it or independently acquire the equivalent knowledge and skills before you can participate in this course.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
Teacher in charge
Valtteri Perälahti
Groups
-
RAKT23KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You understand the design principles of detached house premises.
You understand the structures and know how to draw the structures and connections.
You are able to identify reliable sources of information and can explain your design solutions.
Content
How do residential house plans form a cohesive whole?
How are living spaces dimensioned and designed?
What types of framing systems are used in single-family homes?
How do different structures integrate with each other?
Practice Assignment: Designing a detached single-family home.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Building terminology and materials
CAD drawing (CAD and Structure loadings)
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
Teacher in charge
Valtteri Perälahti
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You understand the design principles of detached house premises.
You understand the structures and know how to draw the structures and connections.
You are able to identify reliable sources of information and can explain your design solutions.
Content
How do residential house plans form a cohesive whole?
How are living spaces dimensioned and designed?
What types of framing systems are used in single-family homes?
How do different structures integrate with each other?
Practice Assignment: Designing a detached single-family home.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Building terminology and materials
CAD drawing (CAD and Structure loadings)
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Viivi Etholén
Teacher in charge
Viivi Etholén
Groups
-
RAKT21KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 30.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Viivi Etholén
Teacher in charge
Sirpa Laakso
Groups
-
RAKT20SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anna Eskola
- Sirpa Laakso
Teacher in charge
Sirpa Laakso
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
After completing this course, you will:
- know the grounds for the quality management of concrete structures in production and on site
- be able to combine the application of planning and concrete building in practice.
Content
What does the quality management of the production of ready-mixed and-prefabricated units include?
How is the quality secured on site?
How does the planning affect quality?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Viivi Etholén
Teacher in charge
Viivi Etholén
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Jani Pitkänen
- Viivi Etholén
Teacher in charge
Jani Pitkänen
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You know the modeling basics.
You know how to model buildings with different materials.
You know how to model connections.
You know how to make the reinforcement of concrete structures.
You understand the benefits of modelling in project management.
You understand the other design disciplines modeling tasks.
You are able to obtain information about the data model.
Content
Core competence
How are the different parts of structures connected to each other?
What is the collision detection?
What are the components?
How is slap field modeled ?
How to make a pile-driving?
How to manage the modeling hierarchy?
What is the YTV 2012 and its purpose?
Complementary knowledge
How to make a sandwich element?
How is the reinforcement placed in concrete structures?
How to obtain a steel made automatically?
Specialist knowledge
How are connections made manually?
How is printing controlled?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Technical drawing and CAD
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Viivi Etholén
- Anu Kuusela
Teacher in charge
Anu Kuusela
Groups
-
RAKT21KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 19.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Viivi Etholén
- Anu Kuusela
Teacher in charge
Anu Kuusela
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Jani Pitkänen
- Niina Koso
Teacher in charge
Jani Pitkänen
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
After successfully completing this course, students are able to understand the outline of wood/concrete constructions (multi storey buildings).
Content
You recognize residential building structure solutions and logic.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 18.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You know the principles on Finnish geology.
You know how to determine the properties of soil layers both by touch and in the laboratory.
You know how to identify soil types.
You know how to calculate parameters of soil structure.
You know how to estimate ground frost and hydraulic properties.
You know the principles of calculations in geodetic surveying.
Content
Core content
What is geology?
How have Finnish bedrock and soil geology developed?
What is Soil Classification?
What is subsoil ground water?
What is ground frost and frost heave?
What is surveying and layout marking?
What are the basic geodetic calculations?
Complementary knowledge
What is the earth pressure and what is the strength of soil?
Specialist knowledge
What is soil mechanics?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Henry Lähteenmäki
Teacher in charge
Henry Lähteenmäki
Groups
-
RAKT23KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to solve the basic equations between quantities and modify values from one unit to another.
You are able to do the basic calculations using vector quantities and determine quantities graphically.
You are able to use the basic concepts of solids, liquids, gas, heat, electricity and wave motion in physics and in technology to solve the problems theoretically and experimentally.
Content
How to modify values from one unit to another?
How to present vectors and use vector components?
How to evaluate quantities graphically?
What are the fundamental phenomena, quantities, units, definitions and natural laws of solids, liquids, gas, heat, electricity and wave motion?
How to solve equations between quantities of physics?
How to measure physical quantities, study natural laws and write a test report?
Materials
Lecture notes and calculations.
Teaching methods
Final exam.
Employer connections
This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Tiina Kettunen
Teacher in charge
Tiina Kettunen
Groups
-
ENKT23SPEnergy engineering, full-time studies
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to solve the basic equations between quantities and modify values from one unit to another.
You are able to do the basic calculations using vector quantities and determine quantities graphically.
You are able to use the basic concepts of solids, liquids, gas, heat, electricity and wave motion in physics and in technology to solve the problems theoretically and experimentally.
Content
How to modify values from one unit to another?
How to present vectors and use vector components?
How to evaluate quantities graphically?
What are the fundamental phenomena, quantities, units, definitions and natural laws of solids, liquids, gas, heat, electricity and wave motion?
How to solve equations between quantities of physics?
How to measure physical quantities, study natural laws and write a test report?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Henry Lähteenmäki
Groups
-
RAKT23KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to use various types of equations and systems of equations in order to solve problems.
You know the most common real functions and their characteristics.
You know the basic properties of exponential and logarithmic functions and the nature of exponential increase.
You are able to apply the methods of geometry to solve problems related to your field of study.
You know the central properties of vectors and know how to apply them.
You use the mathematical tools appropriately.
You understand and know how to calculate the mathematical applications related to your field of study.
Content
How to investigate, model and represent the interdependencies between different things?
How can you apply the problem solving skills of different equations and systems of equations to practical problems?
How to deal with the problems related to exponential growth and decrease?
How to use the geometry and vectors in order to solve problems related to your field of study?
What mathematical tools exist and how to use them?
How to solve mathematical problems related to your field of study?
Materials
Lecture notes and calculations.
Teaching methods
Final exam.
Employer connections
This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The course "Basics of engineering mathematics" or equal skills.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Lassi Salminen
Teacher in charge
Lassi Salminen
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to use various types of equations and systems of equations in order to solve problems.
You know the most common real functions and their characteristics.
You know the basic properties of exponential and logarithmic functions and the nature of exponential increase.
You are able to apply the methods of geometry to solve problems related to your field of study.
You know the central properties of vectors and know how to apply them.
You use the mathematical tools appropriately.
You understand and know how to calculate the mathematical applications related to your field of study.
Content
How to investigate, model and represent the interdependencies between different things?
How can you apply the problem solving skills of different equations and systems of equations to practical problems?
How to deal with the problems related to exponential growth and decrease?
How to use the geometry and vectors in order to solve problems related to your field of study?
What mathematical tools exist and how to use them?
How to solve mathematical problems related to your field of study?
Materials
Lecture notes and calculations.
Teaching methods
Final exam.
Employer connections
This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The course "Basics of engineering mathematics" or equal skills.
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Henry Lähteenmäki
Teacher in charge
Henry Lähteenmäki
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to use various types of equations and systems of equations in order to solve problems.
You know the most common real functions and their characteristics.
You know the basic properties of exponential and logarithmic functions and the nature of exponential increase.
You are able to apply the methods of geometry to solve problems related to your field of study.
You know the central properties of vectors and know how to apply them.
You use the mathematical tools appropriately.
You understand and know how to calculate the mathematical applications related to your field of study.
Content
How to investigate, model and represent the interdependencies between different things?
How can you apply the problem solving skills of different equations and systems of equations to practical problems?
How to deal with the problems related to exponential growth and decrease?
How to use the geometry and vectors in order to solve problems related to your field of study?
What mathematical tools exist and how to use them?
How to solve mathematical problems related to your field of study?
Materials
Lecture notes and calculations.
Teaching methods
Final exam.
Employer connections
This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The course "Basics of engineering mathematics" or equal skills.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Timo Lyytikäinen
Teacher in charge
Timo Lyytikäinen
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are familiar with the basic properties of mathematical functions and you are able to calculate limits. You use differential and integral calculus as a problem-solving tool.
You are able to form mathematical models of some of the phenomena of your professional field.
You know how to apply mathematics in your professional field.
Content
What is the limit, derivation and integration of a function? What are definition set and set of values of a function? How do you analyze the course of a function?
How can you apply differential and integral calculus in technical phenomena?
How do you solve mathematical problems of your professional field?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The course ”Basics of engineering mathematics” or comprehensive knowledge of its contents is required.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Lassi Salminen
Teacher in charge
Lassi Salminen
Groups
-
RAKT23KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You are familiar with the basic properties of mathematical functions and you are able to calculate limits. You use differential and integral calculus as a problem-solving tool.
You are able to form mathematical models of some of the phenomena of your professional field.
You know how to apply mathematics in your professional field.
Content
What is the limit, derivation and integration of a function? What are definition set and set of values of a function? How do you analyze the course of a function?
How can you apply differential and integral calculus in technical phenomena?
How do you solve mathematical problems of your professional field?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The course ”Basics of engineering mathematics” or comprehensive knowledge of its contents is required.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
Teacher in charge
Valtteri Perälahti
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 32
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
- Viivi Etholén
Teacher in charge
Valtteri Perälahti
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Requires basic knowledge of building construction and – designing, building renovation Construction Tech. Physics and Chemistry and sructural physics.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 30.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 20
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anna Eskola
- Viivi Etholén
Teacher in charge
Sirpa Laakso
Groups
-
RAKT20SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Viivi Etholén
- Anna Eskola
Teacher in charge
Viivi Etholén
Groups
-
RAKT21KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
02.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
Teacher in charge
Valtteri Perälahti
Groups
-
RAKT21KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You understand the criteria of healthy and safe building renovation.
Content
How to manage renovation work conditions ?
How do you choose a renovation method?
What kind of chemical aspects do you need to apply in a renovation project?
How is the renovation work carried out?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Requires basic knowledge of building construction and design, together with structural physics.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 32
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
Teacher in charge
Valtteri Perälahti
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You understand the criteria of healthy and safe building renovation.
Content
How to manage renovation work conditions ?
How do you choose a renovation method?
What kind of chemical aspects do you need to apply in a renovation project?
How is the renovation work carried out?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Requires basic knowledge of building construction and design, together with structural physics.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 20.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You know the basics of the strength of materials needed in construction design.
You know how to estimate the behaviour of a loaded structure and understand different material properties and material models.
You know how to calculate geometric properties of a cross section.
You know how to determine the load bearing capacity of a cross section.
You know how to calculate the deformations of structures.
Content
Core content
What are material properties and material models?
What is the stress-strain diagram and how is it determined?
What are the geometric properties of a beam, pile or other cross section?
What are the relationships between stresses of cross sections and internal forces of cross sections?
What does the ultimate state design mean?
What are the deformations of structures?
What does the serviceability limit state design mean?
Complementary knowledge
What are basic principles of designing steel structures?
What are stresses and reference stresses in steel structure and weld?
What is fatigue strength?
Specialist knowledge
How to configure the calculations of stresses and deformations in 3D situations and how to use FEM programs?
What is the function of composite struction?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Professional studies
Statics of structures
Further information
The course may be replaced / partially replaced by a corresponding course of the same content completed at another educational institution. In this case, the replacement requires the successful completion of the final exam of the course.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
-
RAKT23KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You know the basics of the strength of materials needed in construction design.
You know how to estimate the behaviour of a loaded structure and understand different material properties and material models.
You know how to calculate geometric properties of a cross section.
You know how to determine the load bearing capacity of a cross section.
You know how to calculate the deformations of structures.
Content
Core content
What are material properties and material models?
What is the stress-strain diagram and how is it determined?
What are the geometric properties of a beam, pile or other cross section?
What are the relationships between stresses of cross sections and internal forces of cross sections?
What does the ultimate state design mean?
What are the deformations of structures?
What does the serviceability limit state design mean?
Complementary knowledge
What are basic principles of designing steel structures?
What are stresses and reference stresses in steel structure and weld?
What is fatigue strength?
Specialist knowledge
How to configure the calculations of stresses and deformations in 3D situations and how to use FEM programs?
What is the function of composite struction?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Professional studies
Statics of structures
Further information
The course may be replaced / partially replaced by a corresponding course of the same content completed at another educational institution. In this case, the replacement requires the successful completion of the final exam of the course.
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anu Kuusela
Teacher in charge
Anu Kuusela
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.
Content
What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
-
RAKT23KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.
Content
What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 18.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anu Kuusela
Teacher in charge
Anu Kuusela
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.
Content
What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 20.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
-
RAKT20SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You can evaluate the necessary construction measures in sites with demanding ground conditions
You know how to design and dimension structures loaded with earth pressure
You know how to evaluate and choose the necessary foundation reinforcement methods
You can make stability calculations in basic cases
You know the basics of pile bearing capacity formation and calculations
You know the basics of settlements and calculations
You know the basics of environmental geotechnics
Content
Basic knowledge (core subject)
What are structures loaded by the earth pressure, such as retaining walls and sheetpile ue walls
How construction excavations are designed and implemented
What are foundation reinforcement methods
What is the stability of slopes and areas and the associated stability calculations
What is the bearing capacity of the piles and the related calculations
What is environmental geotechnics
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Geotechnics
Foundation engineering, basic course
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
-
RAKT21KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You can evaluate the necessary construction measures in sites with demanding ground conditions
You know how to design and dimension structures loaded with earth pressure
You know how to evaluate and choose the necessary foundation reinforcement methods
You can make stability calculations in basic cases
You know the basics of pile bearing capacity formation and calculations
You know the basics of settlements and calculations
You know the basics of environmental geotechnics
Content
Basic knowledge (core subject)
What are structures loaded by the earth pressure, such as retaining walls and sheetpile ue walls
How construction excavations are designed and implemented
What are foundation reinforcement methods
What is the stability of slopes and areas and the associated stability calculations
What is the bearing capacity of the piles and the related calculations
What is environmental geotechnics
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Geotechnics
Foundation engineering, basic course
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Petteri Härkönen
Teacher in charge
Petteri Härkönen
Groups
-
PRSA22SPIndustrial Wood Construction, full-time studies
Objective
You know how to read geotechnical investigation documents
You know how to choose type of foundations for structures in different soil types
You know how to make design foundations and calculate soil bearing capacities
You know how to design the drainage and water removal of the foundation bed soil and the plot area/site
You understand the quality control of foundation works for house building and infrastructures
Content
Student at University of Applied Sciences Knowledge of basic (core content)
What are the geotechnical investigations?
What are the variations of geotechnical conditions in Finland?
What are Foundation on soil and rock surface soil and Pile foundations?
What is drainage and water removal of the foundations?
What is vertical levelling and drainage of areas?
What is earthworks of house-building and infrastructure
What is quality control of foundation works
Complementary knowledge
What is the earth pressure and what is strength of soil?
What are foundations in Infrastructures?
What is renovation of foundations?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Geotechnics
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 20.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You know how to read geotechnical investigation documents
You know how to choose type of foundations for structures in different soil types
You know how to make design foundations and calculate soil bearing capacities
You know how to design the drainage and water removal of the foundation bed soil and the plot area/site
You understand the quality control of foundation works for house building and infrastructures
Content
Student at University of Applied Sciences Knowledge of basic (core content)
What are the geotechnical investigations?
What are the variations of geotechnical conditions in Finland?
What are Foundation on soil and rock surface soil and Pile foundations?
What is drainage and water removal of the foundations?
What is vertical levelling and drainage of areas?
What is earthworks of house-building and infrastructure
What is quality control of foundation works
Complementary knowledge
What is the earth pressure and what is strength of soil?
What are foundations in Infrastructures?
What is renovation of foundations?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Geotechnics
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
-
RAKT23KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You know how to read geotechnical investigation documents
You know how to choose type of foundations for structures in different soil types
You know how to make design foundations and calculate soil bearing capacities
You know how to design the drainage and water removal of the foundation bed soil and the plot area/site
You understand the quality control of foundation works for house building and infrastructures
Content
Student at University of Applied Sciences Knowledge of basic (core content)
What are the geotechnical investigations?
What are the variations of geotechnical conditions in Finland?
What are Foundation on soil and rock surface soil and Pile foundations?
What is drainage and water removal of the foundations?
What is vertical levelling and drainage of areas?
What is earthworks of house-building and infrastructure
What is quality control of foundation works
Complementary knowledge
What is the earth pressure and what is strength of soil?
What are foundations in Infrastructures?
What is renovation of foundations?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Geotechnics
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Jukka-Pekka Skön
- Anu Kuusela
Teacher in charge
Anu Kuusela
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge
Jani Pitkänen
Groups
-
RAKT21KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You will be able to design and dimension load-bearing wooden structures of a demanding class in the ultimate and serviceability limit state.
You can apply your expertise related to the functioning of structural entities to wooden structures.
Content
Core competence
What are the changing cross-sectional design criteria?
How does a CLT-construction work and how is it dimensioned?
How does a steel + dowel connection work and how is it dimensioned?
How is a fixed column dimensioned?
How does the bracing of wooden building complexes work?
How does fire-dimensioning work?
Complementary knowledge
How to reinforce wooden structures?
How is a three-pin arc dimensioned?
How to implement fire protection of wood structures?
How do you implement bracing during installation?
Specialist knowledge
How to design wooden structures by computer?
What kinds of wooden bridges are used?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Introduction to wood structures
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge
Jani Pitkänen
Groups
-
RAKT20SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You will be able to design and dimension load-bearing wooden structures of a demanding class in the ultimate and serviceability limit state.
You can apply your expertise related to the functioning of structural entities to wooden structures.
Content
Core competence
What are the changing cross-sectional design criteria?
How does a CLT-construction work and how is it dimensioned?
How does a steel + dowel connection work and how is it dimensioned?
How is a fixed column dimensioned?
How does the bracing of wooden building complexes work?
How does fire-dimensioning work?
Complementary knowledge
How to reinforce wooden structures?
How is a three-pin arc dimensioned?
How to implement fire protection of wood structures?
How do you implement bracing during installation?
Specialist knowledge
How to design wooden structures by computer?
What kinds of wooden bridges are used?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Introduction to wood structures
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge
Jani Pitkänen
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to design and dimension normal class load-bearing wooden structures in the ultimate and serviceability limit state.
You are able to apply the competence in structural entities to wood structures.
You understand the phenomena occurring in the structures and components.
Content
Core competence
What are the strength and use classes of materials?
How does the frame work and how is it dimensioned?
How is the diaphragm designed?
How are columns and beams dimensioned?
How do connections work and how are they designed?
Complementary knowledge
What kind of phenomena occur in different components?
How is the vibration of the floor dimensioned?
Specialist knowledge
What types of programs are used to determine the stress of the wood?
How does the element frame work?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Statics of structures, Strength of materials, Structure loadings and fire safety regulation
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge
Jani Pitkänen
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You can estimate, by using calculations, the heat transfer and factors affecting the energy-efficiency of buildings and structures.
You can estimate the humidity loads of buildings and structures and assess the moisture transfer in structures.
You understand the basics of heat and humidity functions and design in basic structures.
You know the factors affecting indoor air quality and criteria for indoor air quality management.
You know the building-physical measurement methods.
Content
Core content
What are the heat transmission varieties?
What are the requirements for the energy-efficiency of buildings and requirements for methods of assessment?
How is the U-value calculated in structures?
How is the temperature distributed in structures?
What are the transmission varieties of moisture and humidity loads?
What are the principles of the technical design of heat and humidity?
What can be done to control the flow of air?
What are the building physics measurement methods?
What is the quality of indoor air and the factors influencing it?
Complementary knowledge
What are the 2- and 3-dimensional temperature- and humidity distributions?
What is the building physics for special facilities?
Specialist knowledge
What are the heat and humidity engineering methods?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anna Keskinen
Teacher in charge
Sirpa Laakso
Groups
-
RAKT21KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You become familiar with the significance of occupational psychology/management psychology in building projects.
You know what a management system is.
You know the central grounds of labour legislation applicable to the building industry.
Content
What role does work/management psychology play in quality management ?
What does the management system mean?
What is people management in practice and how does it affect quality?
What must the supervisor know about the worker's labour legislation?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Sirpa Laakso
Teacher in charge
Sirpa Laakso
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You become familiar with the significance of occupational psychology/management psychology in building projects.
You know what a management system is.
You know the central grounds of labour legislation applicable to the building industry.
Content
What role does work/management psychology play in quality management ?
What does the management system mean?
What is people management in practice and how does it affect quality?
What must the supervisor know about the worker's labour legislation?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
Teacher in charge
Valtteri Perälahti
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You know the basic methods of the production planning of a building project.
You can draw up production plans for an ordinary building project of contract production.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
14.08.2023 - 20.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
-
RAKT23KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You know how to estimate static behavior of structures.
You know how to determine the equilibrium of structures.
You know how to evaluate a calculation model for a statically determinate structure and calculate the support forces and moments.
You know how to calculate the internal forces of beams, piles, trusses and average constructions in normal situations.
Content
Core content
What are the basic laws of mechanics?
What is force and what is moment?
How to determine and calculate common loads?
How to make a calculation model for a structure?
How to determine the equilibrium of structures and how to use it in solving the task?
What are internal forces and how to picture these comprehensively for a statically determinate structure?
Complementary knowledge
What are calculation principles for statically indeterminate structures?
How to determine stresses of cross sections with statics?
Specialist knowledge
How to manage calculations for a 3-dimensional structure?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Further information
The course may be replaced / partially replaced by a corresponding course of the same content completed at another educational institution. In this case, the replacement requires the successful completion of the final exam of the course.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You know how to estimate static behavior of structures.
You know how to determine the equilibrium of structures.
You know how to evaluate a calculation model for a statically determinate structure and calculate the support forces and moments.
You know how to calculate the internal forces of beams, piles, trusses and average constructions in normal situations.
Content
Core content
What are the basic laws of mechanics?
What is force and what is moment?
How to determine and calculate common loads?
How to make a calculation model for a structure?
How to determine the equilibrium of structures and how to use it in solving the task?
What are internal forces and how to picture these comprehensively for a statically determinate structure?
Complementary knowledge
What are calculation principles for statically indeterminate structures?
How to determine stresses of cross sections with statics?
Specialist knowledge
How to manage calculations for a 3-dimensional structure?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Further information
The course may be replaced / partially replaced by a corresponding course of the same content completed at another educational institution. In this case, the replacement requires the successful completion of the final exam of the course.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anne Gango
Teacher in charge
Anne Gango
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
Part I:
You understand the structure of material beginning from the atom level.
You understanding the information given by the periodic system of elements and the chemical bonding.
You understanding the chemistry of states and the gas laws.
You can draw up a reaction equation, understand stoikiometry and can apply knowledge to acid-base and to combustion reactions.
You understand the mechanism of the redox-reactions and galvanic series and can apply your knowledge to the corrosion reactions of metals.
Part II:
You understand the chemical safety and warning signs.
You understand the chemistry of construction engineering, including reactions of the concrete.
Content
Part I:
Structure of material, periodic system of elements, chemical bonding, states of matter, gas laws, reaction equations, balance and rate of the reaction, combustion reactions, electrochemistry, pH.
Part II:
Chemical safety and warning signs, the chemistry of construction engineering.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 18.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
- Anna Eskola
- Sirpa Laakso
Teacher in charge
Valtteri Perälahti
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
After the course you
- understand the basic concepts of construction
- understand the characteristics and use of the main building materials
- know how to interpret simple building drawings
- know how to hand-draw the basic structure types
- are able to apply basic guidelines in calculation
- recognize the basic building systems
- have a basic knowledge of the properties of concrete mix, as well as parts of the basic concrete materials.
Content
What are the sources of information in the construction business?
What are the features and uses of building materials?
How do building materials form building structures?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Sirpa Laakso
Teacher in charge
Sirpa Laakso
Groups
-
RAKT21KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You can adapt your know-how of concrete technology to the planning and management of concrete work.
You can describe the stages and methods of concrete work both on the site and at the prefabrication factory and can act as a supervisor in demanding concrete work.
You can prepare and supervise prefabricated unit construction.
You know building physical measuring methods.
Content
What factors will affect the planning and management of concrete work at different stages?
What are demands to the storage of elements, to liftings and installation?
How is moisture control carried out on a site?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Sirpa Laakso
Teacher in charge
Sirpa Laakso
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You can adapt your know-how of concrete technology to the planning and management of concrete work.
You can describe the stages and methods of concrete work both on the site and at the prefabrication factory and can act as a supervisor in demanding concrete work.
You can prepare and supervise prefabricated unit construction.
You know building physical measuring methods.
Content
What factors will affect the planning and management of concrete work at different stages?
What are demands to the storage of elements, to liftings and installation?
How is moisture control carried out on a site?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anu Kuusela
Teacher in charge
Anu Kuusela
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 19.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anu Kuusela
Teacher in charge
Anu Kuusela
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 19.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anu Kuusela
Teacher in charge
Anu Kuusela
Groups
-
RAKT23KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge
Jani Pitkänen
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You can both evaluate loads on structures and their combinations and determine building loads in conventional sizing cases.
You know the regulations and instructions for fire safety in construction.
You can apply regulations and instructions in the construction process.
Content
Core content
What are the criteria for the reliability of structures?
What are the usual loads of structures?
What are load combinations?
What are the fire loads?
What are the fire classes and compartments in buildings?
What are the means to limit the ignition and development of a fire?
Complementary knowledge
How are loads brought on the foundations?
How are loads divided into multi-span structures?
How to prevent the spread of fire to other buildings?
How to ensure the preservation of structures of load-bearing capacity in case of fire?
What is functional fire design?
Specialist knowledge
What are loads in an accident situation?
What are the probabilities of loads and load combinations?
How to ensure exit in the event of a fire?
How to inform the authorities in the event of a fire?
What type of fire-fighting equipment is in use?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
02.08.2023 - 30.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge
Jani Pitkänen
Groups
-
RAKT23KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You can both evaluate loads on structures and their combinations and determine building loads in conventional sizing cases.
You know the regulations and instructions for fire safety in construction.
You can apply regulations and instructions in the construction process.
Content
Core content
What are the criteria for the reliability of structures?
What are the usual loads of structures?
What are load combinations?
What are the fire loads?
What are the fire classes and compartments in buildings?
What are the means to limit the ignition and development of a fire?
Complementary knowledge
How are loads brought on the foundations?
How are loads divided into multi-span structures?
How to prevent the spread of fire to other buildings?
How to ensure the preservation of structures of load-bearing capacity in case of fire?
What is functional fire design?
Specialist knowledge
What are loads in an accident situation?
What are the probabilities of loads and load combinations?
How to ensure exit in the event of a fire?
How to inform the authorities in the event of a fire?
What type of fire-fighting equipment is in use?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anu Kuusela
Teacher in charge
Anu Kuusela
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Content
How do construction contracts differ from each other?
What kind of legislation and terms and conditions affect contractual relations?
What are the responsibilities and obligations of the parties?
How are contracts negotiated?
How are contracts managed?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Requires that you must be able to present critical thoughts of the subjects discussed, as well as actively participate in the discussion and produce texts with a view towards professionalism.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 20.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You can solve statically indeterminate structures
You can utilize spreadsheet methods in solutions
You can use the element method in mechanical tasks
You know the principles of stiffening and total stiffening of structures
You can solve demanding statically indeterminate structures with manual calculation methods and computer programs
You know how to use energy principles in mechanical tasks
You can evaluate the collapse mechanisms of structures
Content
Basic knowledge (core subject)
What are statically indeterminate structures?
What is meant by stability, stiffening and total stiffening
What is FEM?
How to use computer calculation programs?
What are energy principles?
What are the collapse mechanisms and the ultimate load of the structure?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Statics of structures
Strength of materials
Steel structures basic course
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Vertti Vallenius
- Marko Saxell
Teacher in charge
Vertti Vallenius
Groups
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 70
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy Engineering
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Antti Laakso
- Tiina Kettunen
Scheduling groups
- Ryhmä A (Size: 100. Open UAS: 0.)
- Ryhmä B (Size: 100. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
ENKT23SPEnergy engineering, full-time studies
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Small groups
- Group A
- Group B
Objective
The course strengthens and provides the necessary skills for studies in the field of mathematics and physics in technology.
Content
The course involves practicing mathematical skills and strengthening knowledge of the basics of physics for later studies.
The content of mathematics includes for example rational expressions, power and root expressions, solving the equations and solving the right-angle triangle.
The content of physics includes for example quantities and units, international system of units, unit conversions, quantity equations and the basics of kinematics.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 18.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge
Jani Pitkänen
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You know how to use CAD program basics and can create architectural and construction drawings.
Content
Core content
What are marks of drawing?
How to use basic commands in your CAD program?
How does scale influence drawing?
How does the coordinate system facilitate drawing?
How to create dimension lines in drawings?
How do I print to scale?
Complementary knowledge
How is a CAD program utilized in making wall constructions?
How to make the facades of ground plans?
Specialist knowledge
How to use facade products in facades?
How to draw the markings for a plot plan?
How to create different printouts?
How to create construction drawings?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 26.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Juha Karvonen
Teacher in charge
Juha Karvonen
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You understand the use of steel as a construction material
You know how to choose suitable steel products for different structures
You know how to make design and dimension typical steel constructions
You know how to make design and dimension typical joints and welds
You know how to design the stiffening and fire protection of the steel structure
You know the basics of steel prefabrications
You know how to choose suitable surface treatment combination for steel structures
Content
Student at University of Applied Sciences Knowledge of basic (core content)
What is manufacture of steel?
What are the properties of steel?
What are steel products and what is suitable use for them?
How to dimension steel structures?
What is steel structure prefabrication?
What is buckling of steel pile and lateral buckling of steel beam and how to stiffen steel structures
What is fire protection and surface treatment of the steel structure
Complementary knowledge
What is high strength steel and thin sheet product?
What are the special features of stainless steel and aluminum products?
Specialist knowledge
What is fatigue of steel?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Statics of Structures
Strength of Materials
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Jani Pitkänen
Teacher in charge
Jani Pitkänen
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
-
RAKT22SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
-
PRSA21SPIndustrial Wood Construction, full-time studies
-
RAKT21KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
You are able to design and dimension structures in different FEM programs.
You know how to make Excel-based programs.
You know how to make MathCAD-based programs.
Content
Core competence
How to build a variable structural image in Excel?
How do you get the material library into a drop-down menu?
How to obtain forces and support reactions from FEM program?
How to manage the loads and their aggregations in FEM programs?
How are the deflections of structures determined?
Complementary knowledge
How do Excel and FEM programs work together?
How is concrete beam reinforcement dimensioned in FEM program?
How do the modeling / CAD and FEM programs work together?
Specialist knowledge
What does 2nd order calculation mean?
How are the structures optimized FEM-assisted?
How are the spring constants of the rod ends included in the design?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Wood structures 1, Steel tructures, Basics of concrete & brick structures, Information technology
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 22.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Valtteri Perälahti
- Marika Höglund
- Jani Pitkänen
- Sirpa Laakso
Teacher in charge
Sirpa Laakso
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Anna-Liisa Luova
- Jyri Mulari
Teacher in charge
Jyri Mulari
Groups
-
RAKT21KMConstruction engineering, part-time studies
Objective
Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:
You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.
Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits
You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.
Content
Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:
What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?
Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits
What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Leena Griinari
- Anu Kuusela
Teacher in charge
Anu Kuusela
Groups
-
RAKT21SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:
You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.
Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits
You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.
Content
Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:
What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?
Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits
What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
28.08.2023 - 18.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
- Leena Griinari
Teacher in charge
Leena Griinari
Groups
-
RAKT23SPConstruction engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You understand the significance of interaction as part of your professional expertise and you can act appropriately in various communication situations.
You are familiar with Xamk's instructions for written assignments.
You are able to search reliable information and use it ethically.
You can express your views justifying them based on facts and use standard Finnish appropriate in each context.
You know how to write texts that meet the standards for layout, content and style required in your studies and in your own field, and use appropriate tools and forums.
You improve your interactive communication skills and manage fluently in different cooperation situations, such as meetings and negotiations.
You develop your presentation skills for professional purposes and acquire skills in giving and receiving feedback.
Content
What interaction skills are required in your own studies and in workplaces in your field?
How do you justify your views using standard Finnish?
How do you search reliable information from different sources and use it ethically?
Which written skills (genres, styles, tools) should you master both in your studies and in work assignments in your own professional field?
How do you utilize language regulations and tools in your studies and workplace communication?
Which skills do you need in presentations, meetings and negotiations?
How do you assess your own communication skills and ease your stage fright?
How do you give constructive feedback?
How do you utilize the feedback you received?
Materials
Material collected in the Learn online platform.
Teaching methods
This is a professional communication course for Finns (ie. native Finnish-speakers or nativelike fluent Finnish speakers.
There is also a multidisciplinary Communication Skills online study course available online, which can be completed independently.
Employer connections
Working life orientation on the focus.
Exam schedules
The implementation has a lot of exercises and two sub-exams.
International connections
Generic competences for the international contacts.
Student workload
Student's workload 135 h
Content scheduling
1. Presentation skills
2. Writing working life
3. Meeting and negotiation skills
4. Academic writing
Further information
Communication skills must be completed before you can start doing research method studies or a thesis.
Participation requires at least B2 language skills.
leena.griinari@xamk.fi
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Rating scale: Commendable (5), good (4-3), satisfactory (2-1): rejected (0). Passed performance requires active participation in teaching.
The student does homework and remote assignments according to the instructions and schedule given by the teacher, and actively participates in face-to-face teaching.