Basics of building construction (9 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The course is divided into three parts per semester as follows (teacher in charge of the section in parentheses):

- Basics of Building Engineering 5 ECTS, autumn -25 (Viinikainen Marko)
- Structural fire safety 3 ECTS, spring -26 (Lähdesmäki Pekka)
- Occupational safety 1 cr, spring -26, (Koskenkorva Janne)

Objective

Purpose of the course:
The knowledge and skills in this course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills you need for further study in civil engineering. The knowledge and skills you will need in this course will enable you to design and implement building projects, taking into account fire safety and operational safety.

Course competences:
Knowledge and understanding of: suitable materials, equipment, tools.
Communication and teamwork: ability to work effectively as an individual and as a team member.
Interdisciplinary competences: ability to assess and develop skills and learning styles in different learning environments.
Practical application of technology: Ability to apply technical standards and established guidelines for professional practice in one's field.

Course objective:
You will be able to explain the main principles of building legislation. You will know the parties involved in a construction project and be able to describe the main stages of the construction process. You will know the main building materials used in the construction process. Know the structural options for a typical building project, both on-site and prefabricated, and be able to show them on a drawing. Know the nomenclature of houses and the most common types of construction machinery. Knowledge of the most relevant safety issues in the construction industry.
Knowledge of the main legislation, regulations and guidelines on structural fire and operational safety and their application in new and renovation projects. You know the main factors affecting fire safety on construction sites. These are also the basic tasks of the course.

Content

Building legislation, construction methods and parties involved, description of the construction process, building materials, conventional structures such as a detached house.

On-site construction, prefabricated construction, identification of construction machinery.

Fire progression, fire and operational safety legislation, regulations and guidelines.

Location and time

Contact lessons according to Time Table.

Materials

Up-to-date industry legislation and guidelines, such as: the Building Act and related regulations, building codes, Ministry of the Environment guidelines, RIL, Ratu, RYL, RT card index.

Teaching methods

On this course will be used following teaching methods:
- Lectures face-to-face,
- Assignments / Learning assignments,
- Network tests,
- etc.

Employer connections

Company visits if possible

Exam schedules

Timing of Exams and re-Exams will be agreed on the first contact lesson of the course.

Completion alternatives

Studification or Accreditation : See Jamk / Peppi Instructions.

Student workload

One credit point means an average of 27 hours of work. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the way the course is implemented.
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In this study period, time use and workload is distributed as follows:
Total load: 243 h
Contact lectures: 120 h
Interactive video lectures: 0 h
Homework that supports learning: 65 h
Exercise/project work to be done during the course: 55 h
Assessment of own competence/peer assessment: 3 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Intermediate (1): the student knows and recognises the issues described in the learning objectives of the course and is able to perform the tasks described in the objectives of the course.

Satisfactory (2): The student knows, identifies and understands the issues described in the learning outcomes of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): the student has achieved the learning objectives of the course and is able to demonstrate his/her knowledge in a clear and understandable way. The student is able to articulate the learning in a clear and concise manner and to apply it to practical tasks.

Excellent (4). The student is able to describe the effects of different solutions and to make informed choices between alternatives.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): the student has achieved the learning objectives of the course with excellent results. In addition, the student is able to examine the topics of the course theoretically and apply them critically in practice. Competence is demonstrated in a coherent and multidimensional manner.

Qualifications

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Further information

Grading methods
- Test
- Assignments / Learning assignments,
- Self Grading

The Grading is high-quality and it is based on the learning objectives and criterion of the course.
Self Grading has an important role in Student's Grading.

See also Grading