n.BA.UI.BSREEE3.17HS (Basics of Renewable Energies and Ecotechnologies 3) 
Module: Basics of Renewable Energies and Ecotechnologies 3
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No.
n.BA.UI.BSREEE3.17HS
Title
Basics of Renewable Energies and Ecotechnologies 3
Managed by
Markus Hubbuch
Credits
6

Description

Version: 4.0 start 01 August 2022
Study programme BSc in Natural Resource Sciences
Courses/Weighting
Code Name of course Weighting
n.BA.UI.BSREEE3.17HS.V Basics of renewable energies and ecological engineering 3 100%
Status Compulsory module
*Type C Core course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Natural Resource Sciences degree programme
Entrance requirements See module guide
Follow-up modules -
Comments -
Telephone +41 (0)58 934 58 32
Email markus.hubbuch@zhaw.ch

*Type:
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor course/module

Note

Course: Basics of Renewable Energies and Ecotechnologies 3
No.
n.BA.UI.BSREEE3.17HS.V
Title
Basics of Renewable Energies and Ecotechnologies 3
Managed by
Markus Hubbuch

Description

Version: 9.0 start 01 August 2022
Status Compulsory course
*Type C Core course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Natural Rersouce Sciences degree programme
Total workload in lessons
Semester 4. Semester
Lectures 77
Coached selfstudy 7
Autonomous selfstudy 96
Total workload 180
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Markus Hubuch and various internal lecturers
Learning outcomes and competencies

Building physics

  • Knowledge of the basic techniques and requirements to buildings to efficient use of energy
  • Ability to perform computations of the heat requirement of buidlings
  • Ability to evaluate the thermal insulation of buildings
  • Ability to estimate the possibilities and potential of refurbishment of existing buildings
  • Ability to develop concepts for low energy buildings concerning requirements of heat and electricity

HVAC/S

  • Knowledge of the components of heating, ventilation, climate and sanitary facilities and the operating principle thereof
  • Ability to develop basic concepts for building technology
  • Ability to perform simple computations and estimates in the field of HLKS
  • Knowledge of the pros and contras of various solutions

Project work

  • Ability to plan a project regarding approach, methodology,
  • division and assignment of work packages, scheduling, target orientation and quality
  • Ability to rate a building with respect to requirement of energy
  • Ability to perform computations and checking the results for plausibility
  • Ability to present the essential contents of a project work in a short talk and a poster
Course content
  • Building physics
  • Exercise SIA 380/1, Calculation with Thermo 6 software tool
  • Technical Building installations, HVAC and Sanitary
  • Case study building design
Language of instruction English (language during field trip may be German)
Expected attendance Attendance of field trip is compulsory
Assessment Performance Grade 60%:
 
  • Exercises (go/nogo, no grade)
  • Graded exercise with Thermo 6 (20%)
  • Group works during the semester (weight: 40%)
and
 
  • Written exam at the end of the semester (weight 40%).
If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Bibliography Lecure notes (provided by the lecturers)
Entrance requirements See module guide
Follow-up courses -
Comments open only to students with specialization "REEE"
Telephone +41 (0)58 934 58 32
Email markus.hubbuch@zhaw.ch
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor course/module

Note