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Building Services and Operations (ABPL90032)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Semester 2
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - On Campus Semester 2 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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 the one following courses:
Master of Construction Management (200 points) MC-CONMG2Y
Master of Construction Management (200pt Entry Point) MCCM-200EP
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Design (GC-ENVDES)
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 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Class participation, to drive collective, creative technical outcomes during class discussions. | 10% | |
Gathering of discussion-specific data throughout the semester, requiring independent and team research about technical and construction aspects of building services.
| Week 8 | 40% |
Professional report. This major work demonstrates the technical understanding and ability to evaluate building services options in design and construction.
| Week 12 | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Wei Yang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Wei Yang Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Please note: SEM1 is only available to students who are graduating in July 2019, and will be selected by the course coordinator
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:
Type Name Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Cost Management Specialisation (formal) Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Major Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Major Energy Studies Major Energy Studies Major Environmental Science Informal specialisation Research and Development Informal specialisation Project Management Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Cost Management Major Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022