TON DUC THANG UNIVERSITY SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Independence – Freedom – Happiness

ENGINEERING
DIVISION OF BACHELOR OF ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
Ho Chi Minh City, May 18, 2020

COURSE SYLLABUS
LIGHTING DESIGN BASICS
COURSE CODE: 401082

1. Information:
No of credits: 2(2,0)
Time allocation: Theory 30 Practice 0 Self-study (hours): 60
(hours): (hours):
Prerequisite: English 3 (7520201) Prerequisite code: 001413 (7520201)
Prior-Completion: Electrical Supply (7520201) Prior-Completion code: 401068 (7520201)
Co-requisite: No Co-requisite code: No
Programme: Have 1 program Programme code: 7520201
2. Course objectives:

No. Course Objectives (COs)

Know aware of the fundamental principles of lighting technology; Presenting the knowledge of lighting lamps;
Understanding of color uniformity and illumination homogeneity; Calculating color uniformity and illumination
1
homogeneity; Studying color coordinates for applying; Choosing the control devices and luminaires; Using the Dialux
software and techniques to provide a practical approach to efficient and effective lighting for lighting systems (2D and 3D).
Apply to design, calculate and visualize light professionally – single room whole floors, buildings and outdoor scenes;
Having the skills in selecting lamps, control devices and luminaires; Understanding how to simulate lighting by Dialux 4
2
and Dialux Having skills in remedying the simulation that did not achieve the desired results; Use proficiently in AutoCAD
software and can read drawing.
3 Analysiz and evaluate the lighting devices, lighting technology to select a suiltable solution for domestic and industries.
 4 Team building skills and effective time management in lighting projects.

3. Course learning outcomes (CLOs):

No. CLOs ELOs

Evaluate the lighting parameters suh as luminous flux, spectrum, optical
1 7520201-ELO4
efficiency, color rendering index, color temperature, and illuminance.
2 Select the operating of lighting devices and technical parameters. 7520201-ELO4
3 Recommend the lighting system in in industrial and domestic constructions. 7520201-ELO9
4 Design the interior and exterior lighting systems. 7520201-ELO10
5 Assemble the lighting system parameters. 7520201-ELO5
6 Build the lighting diagram in the electrical supply systems. 7520201-ELO5
7 Use cognitive skills to communicate effectively, including teamwork. 7520201-ELO11
8 Practice cognitive skills to manage time and resources effectively. 7520201-ELO12

4. Brief course content:

This course introduces basic techniques for calculating and designing lighting systems. In particular, students will be learned the basic
concepts of light technology, steps of lighting design in indoor and outdoor lighting, and choice of light sources. In addition, lighting
design in some special cases will be presented in this course. Moreover, the student will be studied about software programs such as
Dialux Evo, Luxicon, and Ulysee.

5. Student’s tasks:

 Attend:
- Attend at least 80% of classes. Being late 02 times is equivalent to 01 absence. Students who fail to attend at least 80% of classes will be
prohibited from taking the final exam.
 Complete:
- Read the textbook and references as required; read more references to acquire more knowledge.
- Submit the homework and assignments before due time.

 Participate:
- Pay attention to the lectures, participate actively and cooperatively in class activities organized by the instructor.
- Willing to give comments or discuss on the topics that instructor introduces in class.
- Take all quizzes, tests in class as well as mid-term exam and final exam.

6. Teaching materials:
 Textbook:

[1]. Mark Karlen, James Benya, Christina Spangler, [2004], Lighting Design Basics, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey.

 Supplementary Readings:

[2]. Dương Lan Hương, [2018], Kỹ thuật chiếu sáng, NXB Đại học Quốc gia Tp. Hồ Chí Minh, Tp. Hồ Chí Minh.

[3]. Spiros Kitsinelis, [2015], Light Sources: Basics of Lighting Technologies and Applications, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons, CRC
Press, Boca Raton.

 Additional readings:

[4]. Patrick Vandeplanque, Lê Văn Doanh, Đặng Văn Đào dịch, [2003], Kỹ thuật chiếu sáng: Những khái niệm cơ sở, thiết kế chiếu sáng, NXB Khoa
học và Kỹ thuật, Hà Nội.

[5]. Lê Văn Doanh, Đặng Văn Đào, Lê Hải Hưng, Ngô Xuân Thành, [2008], Kỹ thuật chiếu sáng: Chiếu sáng tiện nghi và hiệu quả năng lượng, NXB
Khoa học và Kỹ thuật, Hà Nội.
7. Description of Evaluation:

Evaluation categories Weight (%) Types of questions CLOs (Recorded as [1], [2], ...)
Process evaluation 1 20 Process Exercise [1], [2]
Mid-term test 30 Essay [1], [2], [5], [6], [7], [8]
Final examination 50 Constructed response test [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]

8. Schedule:
Organization of
Self-
Session Content teaching CLOs Requirement Student's tasks
study
T E P D
Chapter 1: Basic Concepts and Light 6 3 0 0 18
Sources
01 1.1 Luminous flux (lm) 2 1 0 0 6 [1], 401068: 2.1, 2.2 At class
1.2. Spectrum [2], - Actively
1.3. Optical efficiency [3], participate in class
1.4. Color rendering index [4], activities
1.5. Color temperature (K) [5] - Inclass discussion
1.6. Illuminance (lux) - Solve the assigned
homework
Teaching methods:
- Explicit teaching After class
- Discussion - Read [1]: p. 13-15.
- Reference:
[3]: p. 50-80.
[4]: p. 10-20.

02 1.7 . Spatial color uniformity 2 1 0 0 6 [1], 401068: 3.1, 3.2, At class

1.8. Illumination uniformity [2], 3.3 - Actively
1.9. Chromaticity [3], participate in class
[4], activities
Teaching methods: [5] - Inclass discussion
 - Explicit teaching - Solve the assigned
- Discussion homework

After class
- Read [1]: p. 19-20.
- Reference:
[4]: p. 20-30

03 1.11. Incandescent lamps 2 1 0 0 6 [1], 401068: 3.1, 3.2, At class

1.12. Halogen lamps [2], 3.3 - Actively
1.13. Fluorescent Lamps [3], participate in class
1.14. Compact fluorescent lamps [4], activities
1.15. LED & OLED lamps [5] - Inclass discussion
- Solve the assigned
Teaching methods: homework
- Explicit teaching
- Discussion After class
- Read [1]: p. 19-20.
- Reference:
[5]: p. 2- 26

Chapter 2: Control Devices and Luminaries 3 0 0 0 6

04 2.1. Principles of control 3 0 0 0 6 [1], 401068: 4.1, 4.2 At class
2.2. Control devices and control systems [2], - Actively
2.3. How to choose basic luminaire types [3], participate in class
2.4. Styles of luminaire [4], activities
2.5. Standards of the industry [5], - Inclass discussion
2.6. Exercises [6] - Solve the assigned
homework
Teaching methods:
- Explicit teaching After class
- Discussion - Read [1]: p. 21-22.
- Reference:
 [2]: p. 90-93

Chapter 3: Calculations and Design 2 1 0 0 6

Drawing
05 3.1. Introduction 2 1 0 0 6 [1], 401068: 4.1, 4.2 At class
3.2. Calculation Method [2], - Actively
3.3. Lighting Drawing [3], participate in class
3.4. Exercises [4], activities
[5], - Inclass discussion
Teaching methods: [6] - Solve the assigned
- Explicit teaching homework
- Discussion
After class
- Read [1]: p. 23-26.
- Reference:
[2]: p. 175-183
[3]: p. 82-90
[4]: p. 31-35
[5]: p. 28-40

Chapter 4: Lighting Design Principles 2 1 0 0 6

06 4.1. Introduction 2 1 0 0 6 [1], 401068: 5.1, 5.2, At class
4.2. Design principles [2], 5.3 - Actively
4.3. Exercises [3], participate in class
[4], activities
Teaching methods: [5], - Inclass discussion
- Explicit teaching [6] - Solve the assigned
- Discussion homework

After class
- Read [1]: p. 27-34.
- Reference:
[2]: p. 175-183
 Chapter 5: Lighting Design in Special 4 2 0 0 12
Cases
07 5.1. Office and corporate lighting design 2 1 0 0 6 [3], 401068: 6.1, 6.2 At class
5.2. Hospitality lighting design [4], - Actively
5.3. Health care/institutional lighting [5], participate in class
design [6] activities
5.4. Exercises - Inclass discussion
- Solve the assigned
Teaching methods: homework
- Explicit teaching
- Discussion After class
- Read [1]: p. 35-40.
- Reference:
[2]: p. 185-200

08 5.5. Lighting For Stores 2 1 0 0 6 [3], 401068: 6.1, 6.2 At class

5.6. Lighting common spaces [4], - Actively
5.7. Exercises [5], participate in class
[6] activities
Teaching methods: - Inclass discussion
- Explicit teaching - Solve the assigned
- Discussion homework

After class
- Read [1]: p. 41-
100.
- Reference:
[2]: p. 200-236

Chapter 6: Using the softwares for 2 4 0 0 12

designing
09 6.1. Introduction 1 2 0 0 6 [3], 401068: 7.1, 7.2 At class
6.2. How to use DIALux 4 [4], - Actively
6.3. Exercises [5], participate in class
[6], activities
Teaching methods: [7], - Inclass discussion
- Explicit teaching [8] - Solve the assigned
- Discussion homework

After class
- Read [1]: p. 101-
170.
- Reference:
[2]: p. 148-183
[3]: p. 93-100
[4]: p. 37-45

10 6.4. How to use DIALux 6 1 2 0 0 6 [3], 401068: 8.1, 8.2 At class

6.5. Exercises [4], - Actively
[5], participate in class
Teaching methods: [6], activities
- Explicit teaching [7], - Inclass discussion
- Discussion [8] - Solve the assigned
homework

After class
- Read [1]: p. 182-
185.
- Reference:
[4]: p. 37-45
[5]: p. 49-150

Total 19 11 0 0 60