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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
RAK.IN.501
Foundation Engineering, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Course code
RAK.IN.501Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Mika KnuutiResponsible teacher:
Tim LänsivaaraResponsible teacher:
Minna LeppänenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Built Environment 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Civil Engineering Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
Learning skills and critical thinking
Sustainable development goals
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 13: Climate Action
Goal 15: Life on Land
- Spread foundations
- Ground improvement
- Concrete and steel piles
- Deep excavations
- Sheet pile wall design
- Geodynamics, vibrations
Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
10.01.2025 – 29.04.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Exam
10.01.2025 – 29.04.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
01.05.2025 – 31.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
01.06.2025 – 15.06.2025
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)