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Energy efficiencyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AT00BY81

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

The student is able to
- identify the main aspects of the different stages of the energy chain (acquisition, production and consumption)
- regognize different methods and technologies to promote energy efficiency and security of supply, and knows their significance at the local and global level
- describe the role of digitalisation as part of energy efficient solutions now and in the future
- utilise different tools when assessing and comparing energy efficiency and more sustainable energy forms, for example in energy consulting

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
  • Jussi Kuusela
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Avoimen ammattikorkeakoulun kiintiö (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE23SV
    Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering 23SV Lahti
Small groups
  • Online lecture 1
  • Open UAS quota

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify the main aspects of the different stages of the energy chain (acquisition, production and consumption)
- regognize different methods and technologies to promote energy efficiency and security of supply, and knows their significance at the local and global level
- describe the role of digitalisation as part of energy efficient solutions now and in the future
- utilise different tools when assessing and comparing energy efficiency and more sustainable energy forms, for example in energy consulting

Implementation and methods of teaching

1. Contact teaching (most likely Zoom-lectures): Active participation in contact lessons, individual and group tasks.
2. Distance studies in the Moodle platform: Set of independent assignments.

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecturers collect the study materials in the Moodle platform.

Alternative completion methods

Compensatory tasks should be agreed with the tutoring teacher.

Learning environment

Contact lessons (most likely Zoom)
Virtual assignments
Company visits and/or visits of the energy field experts in contact lessons

Contents

- Energy efficiency and energy saving
- Energy efficiency tools: agreements, audits, ecolabelling
- Energy efficiency technologies
- Improvement of energy efficiency in industry
- Energy efficiency in buildings
- Energy efficiency in transportation
- Cases and applications

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics of Physics

Assessment criteria

Exam in Moodle platform
Practical assignments completed

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

All assignments should be completed
Assessed by the average of all assignments

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

Student does not achieve the requirements for a grade of one.
Participation is not appropriate, assignments or exam are not completed, the appropriate level of points is not achieved.

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

Student
- knows the role that energy efficiency and energy saving have in connection with energy systems
- knows the effects of the related technologies
- knows the development of energy efficiency in buildings, in industry and in transportation
- knows the energy efficiency tools which are currently in use in Finland
- knows important sources to information and regulations

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

Student
- is able to describe the role that energy efficiency and energy saving have in connection with energy systems, their economic, social and environmental aspects
- knows the effects of the related technologies
- knows the development of energy efficiency in buildings, in industry and in transportation
- knows the energy efficiency tools which are currently in use in Finland
- is able to describe important sources to information and regulations

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
  • Jussi Kuusela
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTISSE22SV
  • TLTIENTEC22KM
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify the main aspects of the different stages of the energy chain (acquisition, production and consumption)
- regognize different methods and technologies to promote energy efficiency and security of supply, and knows their significance at the local and global level
- describe the role of digitalisation as part of energy efficient solutions now and in the future
- utilise different tools when assessing and comparing energy efficiency and more sustainable energy forms, for example in energy consulting

Implementation and methods of teaching

1. Contact teaching (most likely Zoom-lectures): Active participation in contact lessons, individual and group tasks.
2. Distance studies in the Moodle platform: Set of independent assignments.

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecturers collect the study materials in the Moodle platform.

Alternative completion methods

Compensatory tasks should be agreed with the tutoring teacher.

Learning environment

Contact lessons (most likely Zoom)
Virtual assignments
Company visits and/or visits of the energy field experts in contact lessons

Contents

- Energy efficiency and energy saving
- Energy efficiency tools: agreements, audits, ecolabelling
- Energy efficiency technologies
- Improvement of energy efficiency in industry
- Energy efficiency in buildings
- Energy efficiency in transportation
- Cases and applications

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics of Physics

Assessment criteria

Exam in Moodle platform
Practical assignments completed

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

All assignments should be completed
Assessed by the average of all assignments

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

Student does not achieve the requirements for a grade of one.
Participation is not appropriate, assignments or exam are not completed, the appropriate level of points is not achieved.

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

Student
- knows the role that energy efficiency and energy saving have in connection with energy systems
- knows the effects of the related technologies
- knows the development of energy efficiency in buildings, in industry and in transportation
- knows the energy efficiency tools which are currently in use in Finland
- knows important sources to information and regulations

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

Student
- is able to describe the role that energy efficiency and energy saving have in connection with energy systems, their economic, social and environmental aspects
- knows the effects of the related technologies
- knows the development of energy efficiency in buildings, in industry and in transportation
- knows the energy efficiency tools which are currently in use in Finland
- is able to describe important sources to information and regulations

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus, Lahti

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Solutions Engineering
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering (in Finnish), (2014-2021)
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
  • Jussi Kuusela
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIEYM21S
  • TLTISSE21SV
Small groups
  • Lecture 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify the main aspects of the different stages of the energy chain (acquisition, production and consumption)
- regognize different methods and technologies to promote energy efficiency and security of supply, and knows their significance at the local and global level
- describe the role of digitalisation as part of energy efficient solutions now and in the future
- utilise different tools when assessing and comparing energy efficiency and more sustainable energy forms, for example in energy consulting

Implementation and methods of teaching

1. Contact teaching (most likely Zoom-lectures): Active participation in contact lessons, individual and group tasks.
2. Distance studies in the Moodle platform: Set of independent assignments.

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecturers collect the study materials in the Moodle platform.

Alternative completion methods

Compensatory tasks should be agreed with the tutoring teacher.

Learning environment

Contact lessons (most likely Zoom)
Virtual assignments
Company visits and/or visits of the energy field experts in contact lessons

Contents

- Energy efficiency and energy saving
- Energy efficiency tools: agreements, audits, ecolabelling
- Energy efficiency technologies
- Improvement of energy efficiency in industry
- Energy efficiency in buildings
- Energy efficiency in transportation
- Cases and applications

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics of Physics

Assessment criteria

Exam in Moodle platform
Practical assignments completed

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

All assignments should be completed
Assessed by the average of all assignments

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

Student does not achieve the requirements for a grade of one.
Participation is not appropriate, assignments or exam are not completed, the appropriate level of points is not achieved.

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

Student
- knows the role that energy efficiency and energy saving have in connection with energy systems
- knows the effects of the related technologies
- knows the development of energy efficiency in buildings, in industry and in transportation
- knows the energy efficiency tools which are currently in use in Finland
- knows important sources to information and regulations

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

Student
- is able to describe the role that energy efficiency and energy saving have in connection with energy systems, their economic, social and environmental aspects
- knows the effects of the related technologies
- knows the development of energy efficiency in buildings, in industry and in transportation
- knows the energy efficiency tools which are currently in use in Finland
- is able to describe important sources to information and regulations

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lahti Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering (in Finnish), (2014-2021)
Teachers
  • Juha Pere
  • Jussi Kuusela
Scheduling groups
  • Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIEYM20S
Small groups
  • Lecture group 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify the main aspects of the different stages of the energy chain (acquisition, production and consumption)
- regognize different methods and technologies to promote energy efficiency and security of supply, and knows their significance at the local and global level
- describe the role of digitalisation as part of energy efficient solutions now and in the future
- utilise different tools when assessing and comparing energy efficiency and more sustainable energy forms, for example in energy consulting

Implementation and methods of teaching

1. Teaching via zoom: Active participation in contact lessons, individual and group tasks.
2. Distance studies in the Moodle platform: Set of independent assignments.

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecturers collect the study materials in the Moodle platform.

Alternative completion methods

Compensatory tasks should be agreed with the tutoring teacher.

Learning environment

Lessons
Virtual assignments
Company visits and/or visits of the energy field experts in contact lessons

Contents

- Energy efficiency and energy saving
- Energy efficiency tools: agreements, audits, ecolabelling
- Energy efficiency technologies
- Improvement of energy efficiency in industry
- Energy efficiency in buildings
- Energy efficiency in transportation
- Cases and applications

Assessment criteria

Exam in Moodle platform
Practical assignments completed

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Student does not achieve the requirements for a grade of one.
Participation is not appropriate, assignments or exam are not completed, the appropriate level of points is not achieved.

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

Student
- knows the role that energy efficiency and energy saving have in connection with energy systems
- knows the effects of the related technologies
- knows the development of energy efficiency in buildings, in industry and in transportation
- knows the energy efficiency tools which are currently in use in Finland
- knows important sources to information and regulations

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

Student
- is able to describe the role that energy efficiency and energy saving have in connection with energy systems, their economic, social and environmental aspects
- knows the effects of the related technologies
- knows the development of energy efficiency in buildings, in industry and in transportation
- knows the energy efficiency tools which are currently in use in Finland
- is able to describe important sources to information and regulations