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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 Master of Construction Management (200 points) MC-CONMG2Y OR Master of Construction Management (200pt Entry Point) MCCM-200EP
OR
Completion of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90086 | Environmental Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PLUS
Completion of one of the following two subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90292 | Construction of Buildings | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90324 | Materials and Structures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Approval from the Course Coordinator
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 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Email: cjensen@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
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 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018
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