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Building Services and Operations (ABPL90032)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: cjensen@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The focus of this subject lies in the integration of services and energy efficient strategies into the fabric of the building and its construction process. After introductory material on environmental quality and energy related issues, the subject provides students with knowledge in the field of electrical, mechanical, air handling, hydraulic and communication services and particularly the construction issues they generate: levels of documentation and decision-making required; connections with process planning; spatial requirements for functioning, installation and access purposes; protection and quality assurance; building tolerances; systems integration; layout strategies; work sequences and temporary works; contract coordination; testing; maintenance; and upgrading-replacement.
Intended learning outcomes
- To introduce students to systems and types of mechanical and engineering services needed in buildings;
- To develop an understanding of basic modes of energy transfer;
- To gain understanding of spatial and installation requirements for services;
- To improve an understanding of the construction processes involved.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:
- Ability to critically analyse systems needed for particular building use;
- Ability to use correct technical terminology;
- Ability to comprehend construction constraints and building operations.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into MC-CONMG2Y Master of Construction Management (200 points)
OR
Admission into one of the following courses:
- MC-PROP Master of Property
- MC-PROP2Y Master of Property (200 points)
- MC-PROP3Y Master of Property (300 points)
- MC-CM Master of Construction Management
- MC-CONMG3Y Master of Construction Management (300 points)
- 441ME Master of Environments
- MC-ENV Master of Environments
PLUS
ABPL90086 Environmental Systems
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90086 | Environmental Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Class participation (10%), to drive collective, creative technical outcomes during class discussions.
- Gathering of discussion-specific data throughout the semester equivalent to 2000 words (40%) due in week 8, requiring independent and team research about technical and construction aspects of building services.
- Professional report equivalent to 3000 words (50%) due in week 12. This major work demonstrates the technical understanding and ability to evaluate building services options in design and construction.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Christopher Jensen Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 3-hour studio per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: cjensen@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022