HS2010 Light and Science 9.0 credits

Content’s structure:

Visual and Physical approach
(Light, Colour, Space, Time )

Laboratory experiments
(Visual-physical evaluation and measurement)

Visual Ergonomics and Health
(Methods, evaluation)

Literature Seminar

(Scientific approach and academic writing styles)

Case Study
(Paper)

• Physics of light radiation
• Visual, perceptual based theory and definition of the concept of light
• The function of the perceptual system from stimuli to information
• Basics concepts of color and color system
• Basis of photometry and measurements
• Academic writing and case study paper development
• Basics concepts of Lighting and Health

• Students should be able to handle theoretically the relations between the physics of light radiation, the visual based theory definition of light and the function of the perceptual system.
• Students shall apply methods of observation and analysis of lighting conditions, based on the understanding of a scientific approach to light and lighting and the orchestration of the multiple theoretical bases.
• Students shall train the ability to apply scientific based knowledge and adopt relevant standpoints in the lighting design process.
• Students should train and develop the ability to structure and write academic papers in a given time frame.

The eligibility as required for the programme, or the equivalent knowledge in Architecture or related field. * *For exchange students not enrolled on the programme, specific entry requirements apply in the form of a portfolio, which must be approved by the course examiner.

• INLA - Workbook, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• INLB - Assignment, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

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

The final grade for the course is based on a combined assessment of the analysis, process and results from the two assessment components, INLA and INLB.

In INLA, the personal learning process is assessed according to the following criteria: completeness, structure, depth of reflection, critical thinking and research.

In INLB, the personal learning process is also assessed. The student must submit, follow and complete all steps in the assignment description, including fieldwork (description and presentation), draft essay, final essay and defence/seminar. INLB is assessed on the basis of the following criteria: content, style and structure.

To receive a final grade for this course, students must achieve a grade of E or higher in both INLA and INLB and have an attendance rate of at least 80%.

Federico Favero

• 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.