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
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
Recognize and use basic lighting laws and theories in calculations
Distinguish between lighting quantities, respective units and symbols
Recognise the main operational principles of light measurement instruments
Operate light measurement instruments
Recognize and compare the different type of light sources, their characteristics, performances and operational principles
Apply the fundamentals of colorimetry to evaluate lighting installations and light sources
Demonstrate the influence of light on vision and visual performance
Analyse and differentiate the basic technical aspects of lamps, luminaires and system designing
Use lighting design software
Credits: 5
Schedule: 10.09.2020 - 11.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Helder Lemos de Almeida Pinho, Helder Lemos de Almeida Pinho
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Helder Lemos de Almeida Pinho, Helder Lemos de Almeida Pinho
Contact information for the course (valid 18.08.2020-21.12.2112):
Paulo Pinho
- Room: 2574 (TUAS
building, Maarintie 8) - E-mail: paulo.pinho(at)aalto.fi
For in-person or remote meetings send an e-mail message to Paulo Pinho in order to agree on a suitable date and time.
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:
Lighting laws and theories; lighting quantities, units and symbols; light sources and technologies; light measurement instruments; vision and visual performance; fundamentals of colorimetry; basic design aspects of lamps, luminaires and lighting installations; lighting design; lighting design software
Applies in this implementation:
Must know
(Essential knowledge, 80%)
Should know
(Supplementary knowledge, 15%)
Nice to know
(Specialized knowledge, 5%)
Academic discipline
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Definition of light-
Main lighting laws and their use-
Lighting quantities and units-
Describe and characterize the main types of light sources and their
operation- Apply the fundamentals of colorimetry on the assessment of lighting installations and light sources
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Mathematics (e.g., integration, derivation, geometry and trigonometry)-
Material physics (e.g., physics of semiconductors)-
Fundamentals of electricity (e.g., circuit analysis and theories)-
Recall basic electrical safety rules and regulations-
Recall basic aspects of electric installation in buildingsProfessional skills
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Plan and perform basic lighting measurements (e.g., illuminance and
luminance)-
Cooperate and participate in goal-oriented team work-
Main factors which influence lighting quality and performance-
Use of lighting design tools (e.g., computer software programs) in lighting design of indoor work spaces-
Work collaboratively (e.g., work in group or in teams)-
Multicultural working skills-
Scientific thinking-
Scientific working methods-
Adequate language and communication skills (e.g., presentation skills)-
The importance of safety in electrical works
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Exams and assignments
Applies in this implementation:
The course includes diagnostic, formative and summative assessments.
The final grade of the course is based on the marks obtained from the examination (40%) and assignments (60%). The assignments include homework exercises, laboratory reports, quizzes and team work seminar.
Oral and/or written feedback will be provided during the exercise tutorials, presentations and after the submission of written assignments.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact sessions 26h
Independent work 102h
Examination 3h
Applies in this implementation:
Teaching
methodTime allocation (h) a. Contact teaching 26 i. Lecturing 17 ii. Exercise tutorials 4 iii. Team work seminar 3 iv. Laboratory exercises 0 v. Course examination 3 b. Independent work 92 i. Preparation for lectures 51 ii. Preparation for exercise
tutorials12 iii. Homework exercises 9 iv. Preparation for the
laboratory work6 v. Preparation of laboratory
report3 vi. Preparation for
examination6 vii. Spontaneous work 1 c. Group work 13 i. Group working (meetings and
simulation modelling)10 i. Group working (preparation
for seminar presentation)3 Total time allocated 131 h (4,91 cr)
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Handouts and literature
Applies in this implementation:
The learning materials will be available in MyCourses for the enrolled students immediately after the starting of the course.
The materials include theory handouts, lecture slides, laboratory guidelines, homework exercises, team work instructions and other relevant reading materials.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
There are no prerequisites.
The course is open to all degree students at other Aalto Schools.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Registration via WebOodi
Applies in this implementation:
Due to coronavirus pandemic, the course will be held remotely until further notice. The instructions on how to remotely attend to the course will be available in the course workspace in MyCourses for the students enrolled.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
The details on the schedule will be published before the begging of the course in the main page of the course workspace in MyCourses.
- Teacher: Pinho Paulo