Light and Lighting

Radiometric notions and units, the human eye and radiation, photometric notions and units, the photometric laws, the eye and factors for sight, energy converting to light, colour, luminaires, quality criteria, lighting calculations, lighting systems, photometric measurements, road and tunnel lighting, daylighting.

Knowledge:

After completing this course the candidate shall:

- know the photometric terms, the connection between physical and photometric terms, and the basic photometric laws

- be able to give an account of the operation of the human eye

- understand the behavior and characteristics of relevant light sources, and know their applications

- know relevant requirements and design criteria for interior and exterior lighting systems

- know the influence of daylight to the lighting in buildings

Skills:

After completing this course the candidate shall be able to:

- design lighting systems

- make lighting calculations by the utilization factor method and the point method

- design reflectors based on desired light distributions

- use instruments and equipment in the laboratory

General competence:

After completing the course, the candidate has increased:

- skills in cooperation and interdisciplinary collaboration

- ability to communicate effectively to professionals and non-specialists alike through reports and presentations

- ability to contribute to innovation and innovation processes

Lectures, exercises and laboratory work.