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Building Services and Operations (ABPL90032)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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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: 17 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-CONMG2Y Master of Construction Management
- GC-ENVDES Graduate Certificate in Environmental Design
- 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
Option 2
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90086 | Environmental Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90292 | Construction of Buildings | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90324 | Materials and Structures | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Option 3
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: 17 April 2024
Assessment
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: 17 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Wei Yang Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
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: 17 April 2024
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 Major Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Informal specialisation Building Specialisation (formal) Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Cost Management Major Energy Efficiency Modelling and Implementation Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Cost Management Major Energy Studies Major Environmental Science Major Energy Studies Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Research and Development 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: 17 April 2024