Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

has a understand of entity of indoor environment and impact on health, perceived conditions and productivity
- can estimate the demand of outdoor air
- can calculate the whole body thermal sensation and local thermal comfort
- is aware of pollutants in room air and air cleaning technologies
- is able to analyze noise generation of ventilation system and acoustics in the room spaces
- is able to use evaluation methods, standards and volunteer-based classification methods of indoor climate

Credits: 5

Schedule: 13.01.2021 - 24.02.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Risto Kosonen, Risto Kosonen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Risto Kosonen, Risto Kosonen, Heidi Salonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Literature, contact teaching lectures and in-class calculation exercises:
    Contact 1: Comfortable and Healthy Indoor Climate
    calculation exercise 1
    Contact 2: Indoor Air Quality
    calculation exercise 2
    Contact 3: Thermal comfort
    calculation exercise 3
    Contact 4: Filtration
    calculation exercise 4
    Contact 5: Acoustics
    calculation exercise 5
    Contact 6: General indoor air pollutants and the role of fungi and fungal products in indoor air
    assignment of literature review

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    • Exam 70 %
    • Calculation exercises 20 %
    • Quick test before each lectures 10 %
    Scale 0-5; ~50 % of the maximum points are required for grade 1

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact hours (24 h):
    • Lectures 12 h
    • Visits in labs 2 h
    • In-class calculation exercises 10 h
    Independent work (109,5 h):
    • Calculation exercises 15 h
    • Assignment of literature review 7 h
    • Lecture notes and background material 60 h
    • Preparation for examination 24,5 h
    • Exam 3 h
    Total 133, 5 h

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Lecture notes (pp- presentations) and
    Background material:
    Lecture 1: WGBC report pp 1-17, Indoor climate and productivity REHVA Design guide pp 1-7
    Lecture 2: Ventilation efficiency Chapter 5 REHVA Design Guide pp 21-27, Indoor Climate Assessment Chapter 4 Rehva design guide pp 25-36
    Lecture 3: Indoor Climate Assessment Chapter 4 Rehva design guide pp 15-25
    Lecture 4: Selection of EN ISO 16890 rated air filter class
    for general ventilation applications, Eurovent pp 1-11
    Lecture 5: Indoor air contaminants in office buildings, Heidi Salonen PhD thesis pp 18-42
    Lecture 6: Ventilation and acoustics, Martin Ling Chapter 1-20, design of room acoustics of open office, Keränen et al. SJWEH Suppl 2008;(4):46–49

     

     

     

     

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    N/A

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    -

SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

FURTHER INFORMATION

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