Building automation and HVAC automation (5 cr)

Objective

1. You can describe the structures, properties and possibilities of automation systems used in buildings.
2. You know the meaning of automation systems in buildings.
3. You also know the existing measurements and control technologies in HVAC systems and you can apply learned skills to controlling different HVAC systems.
4. You can participate in the design, purchase and maintenance of automation systems.
5. You use proficiently the professional vocabulary of automation technology, and especially HVAC automation technology.
6. You can identify and describe problems of HVAC devices in HVAC automation systems.
7. You can work as a group member and pay attention to the requirements set for the group.

Content

How do building automation systems work?
What kind of messages are used in building automation systems?
How do you control the devices of different HVAC systems?
How do you make designs for HVAC automation systems?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
c. work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the building automation system field.
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.

Study forms and methods

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Osallistut työjärjestyksen mukaiseen opetukseen ja ohjaukseen. Opiskelusi rytmittyvät työjärjestyksen mukaisten ryhmätapaamisten ja itsenäisesti tehtävien oppimistehtävien mukaan.

Student workload

Opiskelijan kokonaistyömäärä on 135 tuntia.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Attending the course requires completing the course of Basics of electricity and automation.