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:
Plan and design lighting installations and settings
Design, analyse and program lighting control systems
Perform lighting cost calculations and life-cycle analyses
Explain the factors involved in the assessment of lighting quality, energy efficiency and visual performance
Debate on the influence of light on health and well-being
Differentiate between visual and non-visual aspects of light
Classify and describe the various optical phenomena of the interaction between light and matter
Outline the influence of light on plant growth and development
Compare, evaluate and analyse the technical aspects and design criteria in lighting applications
Credits: 5
Schedule: 02.03.2021 - 01.06.2021
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 (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:
Lighting control; lighting costs and life-cycle analyses (LCA); lighting quality and energy efficiency; visual performance in lighting; light and well-being; non-visual aspects of light; optics; horticultural lighting; colorimetry; lighting design and applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Exams and assignments
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact sessions 26h
Independent work 108h
Exams 3h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Handouts and literature
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
ELEC-E8700 Principles and fundamentals of lighting (recommended)
Both ELEC-E8700 and ELEC-8701 courses are open to all degree students at other Aalto Schools.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
2 Zero Hunger
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
- Teacher: Pinho Paulo