Energy Engineering English 2Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing this study unit, the student is able to use English effectively for professional purposes can explain rather complicated technical processes in English knows how to prepare for negotiations in export projects is able to write and interpret English language reports, meeting memoranda and other business and technical documents is aware of challenges posed by multicultural working environments, can find information on various business cultures and make use of it in international assignments. The target competence level corresponds to level B2 in the Common European Frame of Reference, also as used in situations pertaining to field-specific tasks. The prerequisite for the course is Energy Engineering English 1.

Content

power plant types pipes and pumps safety at power plants preventive and remedial maintenance of equipment life-cycle of equipment and applications as part of sustainable development a steam boiler purchase project with associated multinational negotiations and documents

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Description of targets of the assessment is given in the description of the implementation.  Scale: Excellent (5), good (4-3), pass (2-1),  fail (0). Grades 3-5 require language skills in the European B2 level. In addition to the criteria for a pass grade specified in the course implementation description, active participation in the tuition is a prerequisite for passing a course. Active participation means that the student attends 75% of the amount of contact lessons unless the course implementation informs otherwise.  The language lecturers record attendances in attendance registers. A course that is failed due to too many absences cannot be resat by retaking the exam. Instead, the student has to attend the course again. makes sure that they have the study material (e.g. the textbook) specified in the curriculum. takes part in the activities instructed by the lecturer in the contact lessons.  completes the given homework according to the lecturer's instructions and on time.