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Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title:
Bachelor of Engineering

Credits:
240 ects

Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering (in Finnish) 25S, full-time studies, Lappeenranta
Code
(TLPRRAK25S)
Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering (in Finnish) 24S, full-time studies, Lappeenranta
Code
(TLPRRAK24S)
Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.09.2025 - 19.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIKKS24SM
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1
  • Practice 1

Learning outcomes

The student knows the basics of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, wave theory and electrical engineering required for professional studies in construction technology.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, videos, exercises

Learning material and recommended literature

The pages in Moodle

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom, classroom

Contents

Mechanics of fluids, diffusion, humidity
Electricity, wave motion, noise, decibel scale

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

AT00CH50 Basic Studies in Physics or AT00BT70 Tekniikan fysiikan perusteet should be studied before, or some other course about basics in physics.

Assessment criteria

Exercises and exam

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Petteri Karkkulainen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK25S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- calculate and simulate mathematical expressions
- solve geometric and trigonometric problems
- knows bacis of vectors in plane

Learning material and recommended literature

All material is available in moodle.

Learning environment

The course is studied with material in moodle.

Contents

- Percentages, polynomial equations (1. and 2. degree), systems of two linear equations: word problems
- Basics of trigonometry (right-angled triangle, non-right angled triangle, unit circle)
- Geometry in plain
- Vectors in plain

Review on topics of Johdatus matematiikkaan (Introduction to mathematics), if needed.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Johdatus matematiikkaan (Introduction to mathematics) or corresponding knowledge from expressions, unit transformation, equations, and system of two equations.

Assessment criteria

Exercises and an applied test.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student cannot solve mechanical exercises well enough. Less than 33% of maximum scores.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

A student knows methods for geometry in plain and for vectors in plain and can solve simple mechanical exercises.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

A student understands requirements of geometry and vectors in plain and is able to apply them in some extent in engineering problems. At least 57% of maximum scores.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

A student masters geometry and vectors in plain and is able to analyze engineering problems. At least 83 % of maximum scores.

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Petteri Karkkulainen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK25S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand the purpose of the physics in technology
- describe and utilize the SI-unit system and implement
- solve mathematical problems in kinematics, mechanics and thermodynamics
- utilize vectors

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Timo Määttä
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIKKS25KM
Small groups
  • Lecture 1
  • Exam 1

Learning outcomes

The student understands the whole of the parts of a building and their main functions. The student is familiar with the options for the outer shell, surfaces and non-load-bearing structures as well as the complementary building components. The student understands the most important concepts of fire safety in buildings and the principles of moisture insulation. The student is familiar with the most common markings and permit practices in the construction industry. The student knows the basics of computer-aided designing.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.09.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Heikki Vehmas
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK25S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1
  • Practice R 1
  • Exam 1

Learning outcomes

The student understands the whole of the parts of a building and their main functions. The student is familiar with the options for the outer shell, surfaces and non-load-bearing structures as well as the complementary building components. The student understands the most important concepts of fire safety in buildings and the principles of moisture insulation. The student is familiar with the most common markings and permit practices in the construction industry. The student knows the basics of computer-aided designing.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Petri-Tapani Himmi
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK24S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student knows the design principles of load-bearing structures, is able to determine
the loads on buildings and structures, is able to evaluate alternative load-bearing structural systems
suitable for a building and calculate the loads on structural components. The student knows the
principles of norm control in structural design. The student knows the basics of limit state analysis.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Manu Salonen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK25S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student knows the basics of geometric measurements in construction and the processes of building measurements, and is familiar with the most common measuring instruments. The student masters the practice of mapping and marking measurement. The student is able to process measurement data.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Antti Roiha
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK24S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to apply the theory of strength based on elasticity as a basis for the design of load-bearing structures and understand the basics of plasticity theory and stability phenomena and the solution principles of statically indeterminate structures.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Juha Poskela
Scheduling groups
  • Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIKKS25KM
Small groups
  • Scheduling group 1

Learning outcomes

The student knows the basic concepts of data modelling and the principles of the data model-based construction process, and knows the basic use of data model-based design programs and model review programs.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Antti Roiha
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK24S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to apply the knowledge of concrete technology to the planning and management of concrete work.
The student is able to describe the stages and working methods of concrete work both on site and in an element factory. The student supplements their ability to work as a supervisor of concrete building.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Leena Jormanainen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK25S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan their own learning and cooperate in situations related to their own field of studies
- recognize their own competence and the needs to develop them further and to plan their careerpath observing them
- act as a group member
- operate in the learning environments of LAB University of Applied Sciences
- picture their own field of studies and its future skills- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Leena Jormanainen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK24S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- utilize various learning opportunities in curriculum
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- create a study plan that supports the future career goal
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Jari-Pekka Sinkko
  • Tuomo Hänninen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK24S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student knows the machines and methods used in construction work as well as the requirements for construction structures. The student is able to plan machine combinations for different work sites.
The student understands and is able to plan the implementation of opencast mining and knows the legislation and safety instructions related to mining.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Leena Jormanainen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK25S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student knows the life cycle of different construction projects, knows the parties to the construction project and their tasks and responsibilities, knows the planning stages, and knows the site forms and levels.
The student is familiar with the key regulations concerning occupational safety in the construction industry. The student knows the responsibilities and tasks of different parties.
The student understands construction as part of the functioning of society.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Sami Kurkela
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK24S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student knows the typical geological soil layers and how they are created. The student can name the soil types according to both the geotechnical soil classification and the Eurocodes.
The student knows the concepts and phenomena as well as copes with simple calculations related to soil types,structural properties, hydraulic properties, groundwater and other moisture, frost and frosting.
The student knows the most common soil and laboratory studies and identifies the initial data needed in geotechnical design.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.09.2025 - 12.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Petri Siivo
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK24S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student understands the basic principles of supervision and knows what requirements are set for the cooperation between a supervisor and a subordinate. The student knows the duties and responsibilities of a supervisor in compliance with labour legislation and occupational safety issues. The student gains the ability to develop their own leadership skills.

Learning environment

Lähiopetus, Moodle

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Petteri Karkkulainen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRRAK24S
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

Student is able to:
- derivate functions and utilise derivation in practice
- integrate polynomial functions and utilise integration in practice
- solve other equations and trigonometrical problems

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lectures

Learning material and recommended literature

will be informed at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Contact lectures with material in moodle.

Contents

- Composite and inverse functions
- Trigonometric functions and equations
- Derivatives of polynomial and rational functions
- Derivatives of exponential and logarithmic functions
- Derivatives of trigonometric and arc functions
- Extremes
- Applying differentiation
- Integrals of polynomial functions
- Area with integrals
- Volume with integrals

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Tekniikan matematiikka 1

Assessment criteria

Exercises and tests

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

A student cannot solve mechanical exercises well enough. Less than 33% of maximum scores.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

A student knows methods for geometry in plain and for vectors in plain and can solve simple mechanical exercises.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

A student understands requirements of geometry and vectors in plain and is able to apply them in some extent in engineering problems. At least 57% of maximum scores.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

A student masters geometry and vectors in plain and is able to analyze engineering problems. At least 83 % of maximum scores.

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 200

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Management (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Leena Jormanainen
  • Sami Kurkela
  • Mirka Airesvuo
  • Seppo Toivanen
  • Teemu Heino
  • Hanna Laakso
  • Eero Scherman
  • Meri Kuisma
  • Petri-Tapani Himmi
  • Heikki Vehmas
  • Antti Roiha
  • Paula Kokko
  • Jukka Nisonen
  • Timo Määttä
  • Timo Ryynänen
  • Jari-Pekka Sinkko
  • Riikka Hautamäki
  • Tuomo Liimatainen
  • Mikko Ruotsalainen
  • Eija Hauska-Mertanen
  • Jouni Könönen
  • Janne Partinen
  • Timo Lehtoviita
  • Simo Sinkko
  • Kimmo Liimatainen
  • Seija Varis
Groups
  • TLPRINFRA22S
  • TLPRRKMK23KM
  • TLPRRKMK22KM
  • TLPRINFRA23S
  • TLPRSAT23KM
  • TLPRRKMK24KM
  • TLPRTRT23S
  • TLPRTRT22S
  • TLPRKONE22S
  • TLPRKONE23S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- describe the objectives and core contents of their thesis
- plan and describe the stages of the thesis process
- take into account the possible research permit and copyright issues

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 30.07.2026

Timing

07.08.2025 - 30.07.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Timo Määttä
  • Jari-Pekka Sinkko
  • Leena Jormanainen
  • Sami Kurkela
  • Riikka Hautamäki
  • Eija Hauska-Mertanen
  • Jouni Könönen
  • Petri-Tapani Himmi
  • Timo Lehtoviita
  • Heikki Vehmas
  • Kimmo Liimatainen
  • Paula Kokko
  • Antti Roiha
Groups
  • TLPRINFRA22S
  • TLPRINFRA23S
  • TLPRTRT23S
  • TLPRTRT21S
  • TLPRIYKT21S
  • TLPRTRT22S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- implement the thesis on the basis of an approved thesis plan.

Assessment scale

1-5