Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
Language of instruction
The course will normally be taught in Scandinavian.
Recommended prerequisites
FYS128, BYG125 or similar
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of factors that affects the indoor climate and environment.
Have an extended knowledge in applied building physics.
Perform moisture risk assessment in buildings.
Use the knowledge about building physic to design and evaluate buildings
Course contents
Outdoor and indoor climate. Passive energy solutions. User, social and environmental requirements for buildings. Comprehensive introduction to applied building physics and building structure, and their impact on the quality of indoor climate and life time. Calculation of thermal insulation, humidity and air in buildings. Sustainability will also be a discussed.
Teaching methods
Lectures and tutorials.
Digital tools may be used during tutorials.
Expected workload for the average student: 135 hours
Examination requirements
Students must pass the compulsory assignments in order to take the examination.
An overview of compulsory activities and assignments is communicated to the students through the digital learning platform Canvas at the start of the course.
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual written exam 3 hours, graded assessment.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”