Moisture and Microbe DamageLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: TRAM012
Credits
3 op
Objective
Students will possess a basic knowledge of microbiological damage mechanisms in buildings and how to take them into account in building and planning. They will learn to understand the structural and material demands, and heat and moisture related stress factors of structures, while understanding liability issues in moisture damage repair cases.
Content
Properties of microbes, microbe species and where they can be found.
Problems with dampness, mould and decay in buildings.
The effects of heat and damp on the birth of damage caused by moisture and mould
Mould and damp microbes and health
Researching and reporting damage caused by damp and mould
Prevention of microbe damage in the construction planning and building stages
Qualifications
No previous knowledge required.
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
The students are able to take building, surface and room air samples and interpret them. The students know various risk structures as well as how moisture and microbes cause damage.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The students are able to identify the most common microbes causing moisture damage. They are able to take microbe samples from structures and air in a room. The students will be able to design structures that function in a damp-proofing way. Students are aware of the health risks posed by microbes.
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
The students are aware of the impacts of various building materials and conditions on the creation of damage due to moisture and microbes. They are able to calculate how to prevent the creation of risky microbiological structures using construction physics. The students are able to identify the most common indicators of moisture damage.
Enrollment
01.09.2025 - 30.09.2025
Timing
01.10.2025 - 21.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Teknologia
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction and Civil Engineering
Groups
-
KRM24SKRM24S
Objective
Students will possess a basic knowledge of microbiological damage mechanisms in buildings and how to take them into account in building and planning. They will learn to understand the structural and material demands, and heat and moisture related stress factors of structures, while understanding liability issues in moisture damage repair cases.
Content
Properties of microbes, microbe species and where they can be found.
Problems with dampness, mould and decay in buildings.
The effects of heat and damp on the birth of damage caused by moisture and mould
Mould and damp microbes and health
Researching and reporting damage caused by damp and mould
Prevention of microbe damage in the construction planning and building stages
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
The students are able to take building, surface and room air samples and interpret them. The students know various risk structures as well as how moisture and microbes cause damage.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The students are able to identify the most common microbes causing moisture damage. They are able to take microbe samples from structures and air in a room. The students will be able to design structures that function in a damp-proofing way. Students are aware of the health risks posed by microbes.
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
The students are aware of the impacts of various building materials and conditions on the creation of damage due to moisture and microbes. They are able to calculate how to prevent the creation of risky microbiological structures using construction physics. The students are able to identify the most common indicators of moisture damage.
Qualifications
No previous knowledge required.
Enrollment
26.07.2025 - 24.08.2025
Timing
25.08.2025 - 26.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Teknologia
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction and Civil Engineering
Teachers
- Miia Rönkkö
Groups
-
KRY24SKRY24S
Objective
Students will possess a basic knowledge of microbiological damage mechanisms in buildings and how to take them into account in building and planning. They will learn to understand the structural and material demands, and heat and moisture related stress factors of structures, while understanding liability issues in moisture damage repair cases.
Content
Properties of microbes, microbe species and where they can be found.
Problems with dampness, mould and decay in buildings.
The effects of heat and damp on the birth of damage caused by moisture and mould
Mould and damp microbes and health
Researching and reporting damage caused by damp and mould
Prevention of microbe damage in the construction planning and building stages
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
The students are able to take building, surface and room air samples and interpret them. The students know various risk structures as well as how moisture and microbes cause damage.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The students are able to identify the most common microbes causing moisture damage. They are able to take microbe samples from structures and air in a room. The students will be able to design structures that function in a damp-proofing way. Students are aware of the health risks posed by microbes.
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
The students are aware of the impacts of various building materials and conditions on the creation of damage due to moisture and microbes. They are able to calculate how to prevent the creation of risky microbiological structures using construction physics. The students are able to identify the most common indicators of moisture damage.
Qualifications
No previous knowledge required.
Enrollment
01.09.2024 - 18.11.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Teknologia
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction and Civil Engineering
Teachers
- Miia Rönkkö
Groups
-
KRY23SKRY23S
Objective
Students will possess a basic knowledge of microbiological damage mechanisms in buildings and how to take them into account in building and planning. They will learn to understand the structural and material demands, and heat and moisture related stress factors of structures, while understanding liability issues in moisture damage repair cases.
Content
Properties of microbes, microbe species and where they can be found.
Problems with dampness, mould and decay in buildings.
The effects of heat and damp on the birth of damage caused by moisture and mould
Mould and damp microbes and health
Researching and reporting damage caused by damp and mould
Prevention of microbe damage in the construction planning and building stages
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
The students are able to take building, surface and room air samples and interpret them. The students know various risk structures as well as how moisture and microbes cause damage.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The students are able to identify the most common microbes causing moisture damage. They are able to take microbe samples from structures and air in a room. The students will be able to design structures that function in a damp-proofing way. Students are aware of the health risks posed by microbes.
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
The students are aware of the impacts of various building materials and conditions on the creation of damage due to moisture and microbes. They are able to calculate how to prevent the creation of risky microbiological structures using construction physics. The students are able to identify the most common indicators of moisture damage.
Qualifications
No previous knowledge required.
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 19.03.2023
Timing
20.03.2023 - 31.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Teknologia
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction and Civil Engineering
Teachers
- Miia Rönkkö
Groups
-
KRM22SKRM22S
Objective
Students will possess a basic knowledge of microbiological damage mechanisms in buildings and how to take them into account in building and planning. They will learn to understand the structural and material demands, and heat and moisture related stress factors of structures, while understanding liability issues in moisture damage repair cases.
Content
Properties of microbes, microbe species and where they can be found.
Problems with dampness, mould and decay in buildings.
The effects of heat and damp on the birth of damage caused by moisture and mould
Mould and damp microbes and health
Researching and reporting damage caused by damp and mould
Prevention of microbe damage in the construction planning and building stages
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
The students are able to take building, surface and room air samples and interpret them. The students know various risk structures as well as how moisture and microbes cause damage.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The students are able to identify the most common microbes causing moisture damage. They are able to take microbe samples from structures and air in a room. The students will be able to design structures that function in a damp-proofing way. Students are aware of the health risks posed by microbes.
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
The students are aware of the impacts of various building materials and conditions on the creation of damage due to moisture and microbes. They are able to calculate how to prevent the creation of risky microbiological structures using construction physics. The students are able to identify the most common indicators of moisture damage.
Qualifications
No previous knowledge required.
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 31.01.2023
Timing
20.03.2023 - 26.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Teknologia
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction and Civil Engineering
Teachers
- Miia Rönkkö
Groups
-
KRY22SKRY22S
Objective
Students will possess a basic knowledge of microbiological damage mechanisms in buildings and how to take them into account in building and planning. They will learn to understand the structural and material demands, and heat and moisture related stress factors of structures, while understanding liability issues in moisture damage repair cases.
Content
Properties of microbes, microbe species and where they can be found.
Problems with dampness, mould and decay in buildings.
The effects of heat and damp on the birth of damage caused by moisture and mould
Mould and damp microbes and health
Researching and reporting damage caused by damp and mould
Prevention of microbe damage in the construction planning and building stages
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
The students are able to take building, surface and room air samples and interpret them. The students know various risk structures as well as how moisture and microbes cause damage.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The students are able to identify the most common microbes causing moisture damage. They are able to take microbe samples from structures and air in a room. The students will be able to design structures that function in a damp-proofing way. Students are aware of the health risks posed by microbes.
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
The students are aware of the impacts of various building materials and conditions on the creation of damage due to moisture and microbes. They are able to calculate how to prevent the creation of risky microbiological structures using construction physics. The students are able to identify the most common indicators of moisture damage.
Qualifications
No previous knowledge required.
Enrollment
01.12.2021 - 31.01.2022
Timing
21.03.2022 - 25.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
School of Engineering
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction and Civil Engineering
Teachers
- Jorma Jurmu
Groups
-
KRY21SRaaKRY21SRaa
Objective
Students will possess a basic knowledge of microbiological damage mechanisms in buildings and how to take them into account in building and planning. They will learn to understand the structural and material demands, and heat and moisture related stress factors of structures, while understanding liability issues in moisture damage repair cases.
Content
Properties of microbes, microbe species and where they can be found.
Problems with dampness, mould and decay in buildings.
The effects of heat and damp on the birth of damage caused by moisture and mould
Mould and damp microbes and health
Researching and reporting damage caused by damp and mould
Prevention of microbe damage in the construction planning and building stages
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
The students are able to take building, surface and room air samples and interpret them. The students know various risk structures as well as how moisture and microbes cause damage.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The students are able to identify the most common microbes causing moisture damage. They are able to take microbe samples from structures and air in a room. The students will be able to design structures that function in a damp-proofing way. Students are aware of the health risks posed by microbes.
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
The students are aware of the impacts of various building materials and conditions on the creation of damage due to moisture and microbes. They are able to calculate how to prevent the creation of risky microbiological structures using construction physics. The students are able to identify the most common indicators of moisture damage.
Qualifications
No previous knowledge required.
Enrollment
01.12.2021 - 31.01.2022
Timing
21.03.2022 - 25.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Teknologia
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction and Civil Engineering
Teachers
- Miia Rönkkö
Groups
-
KRY21SKRY21S
Objective
Students will possess a basic knowledge of microbiological damage mechanisms in buildings and how to take them into account in building and planning. They will learn to understand the structural and material demands, and heat and moisture related stress factors of structures, while understanding liability issues in moisture damage repair cases.
Content
Properties of microbes, microbe species and where they can be found.
Problems with dampness, mould and decay in buildings.
The effects of heat and damp on the birth of damage caused by moisture and mould
Mould and damp microbes and health
Researching and reporting damage caused by damp and mould
Prevention of microbe damage in the construction planning and building stages
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
The students are able to take building, surface and room air samples and interpret them. The students know various risk structures as well as how moisture and microbes cause damage.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The students are able to identify the most common microbes causing moisture damage. They are able to take microbe samples from structures and air in a room. The students will be able to design structures that function in a damp-proofing way. Students are aware of the health risks posed by microbes.
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
The students are aware of the impacts of various building materials and conditions on the creation of damage due to moisture and microbes. They are able to calculate how to prevent the creation of risky microbiological structures using construction physics. The students are able to identify the most common indicators of moisture damage.
Qualifications
No previous knowledge required.