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FAF3412 Building Physics - Measurements Techniques 7.5 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FAF3412 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course gives a deeper understanding about the methods applied in practice for the measurement of quantities of importance within building physics.

Intended learning outcomes

After the course, the student shall

  • be familiar with the tools used today for measurement of quantities of importance for research in building physics;
  • be able to show how these methods can be applied for making buildings developing in a sustainable way.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Master of Science in Civil Engineering or similar, with an undergraduate course in building technology.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

The course literature is announced at the beginning of each course round, but to find new literature is an important part of the course.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • RAP1 - Project report, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Oral exam, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Third cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Folke Björk (folkeb@kth.se)

Supplementary information

This course replaces F1D5224 Building Physics - Measurements Techniques 7.5 credits.

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at ABE/Sustainable Buildings