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Wood in buildings (5 cr)

Code: AT00CU53-3002

General information


Enrollment

03.10.2022 - 17.02.2023

Timing

03.10.2022 - 17.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes

  • Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)

Teachers

  • Ilkka Tarvainen

Groups

  • TLTIAVOVWU22S
    Open UAS, Virtual Wood University, autumn 2022, Lahti
  • TLABTO22H

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online course

Timing and attendance

10.10.2022-17.2.2023

Learning material and recommended literature

This module consists of seminar-style learning, readings, independent study, video lectures

Alternative completion methods

Achieving min. 50% average of five (5) exams will result in numbers. Grading according to the rating scale of each university.
In topic nr. 2 Wood in buildings – cases, there is a discussion forum for students. This task will be graded PASSED / NOT ACCEPTED

Learning environment

LAB Mooc

Student time use and work load

5 ECTS
5 x 27 hours = about 135 hours

Contents

- Wood products in interiors, exteriors, and in structural use
- Wood-based products in buildings
- Wood in construction in different regions
- New building and production practices
- Environmental aspects and the future
- Discussion forum - cases

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basic knowledge of wood technology is helpful, but not necessary

Assessment criteria

Open book exams by the end of each study module
Exam 1, 20% of the total grading of the course
Exam 2, 20% of the total grading of the course
Exam 3, 20% of the total grading of the course
Exam 4, 20% of the total grading of the course
Exam 5, 20% of the total grading of the course

Assessment scale

1-5