Lighting Engineering

The subject focuses on humans and their need for light. Through selected chapters, the impact of light on humans is presented and how these impacts, together with lighting and modern light sources, can be used to improve our lives. Modern lighting should not only enable good vision but should also stimulate our whole organism. In addition, it must be energy efficient and have the lowest possible impact on the environment. The course covers the basic physics of light and its effects on humans, light sources and luminaires, photometric measurements and the design of good quality indoor and outdoor lighting. The basics of lighting technology presented in the lectures are complemented by practical lighting design of different indoor and outdoor spaces and basic measurements of lighting parameters in the exercises.

The course aims to acquaint you with the state of the art in lighting. You will learn how important lighting is for humans and how lighting can be used to improve working and living conditions but also what problems are connected with artificial lighting. We will introduce you to the methods for lighting planning and show you how to use appropriate tools in the planning process.

Lectures, exercises, guided project work. Part of the pedagogical process will be carried out with the help of ICT technologies and the opportunities they offer.