Course Title: Building Science
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Building Science
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL1239 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
BUIL1276 |
SHAPE, VTC |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
Offsh3 16 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL1276 |
SHAPE, VTC |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSe22017 (SE3) |
BUIL1276 |
SHAPE, VTC |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSep2018 (SE3) |
BUIL1276 |
SHAPE, VTC |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSep2019 (All) |
BUIL1276 |
SHAPE, VTC |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSep2020 (All) |
BUIL1276 |
SHAPE, VTC |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSep2021 (All) |
BUIL1276 |
SHAPE, VTC |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSep2022 (All) |
BUIL1276 |
SHAPE, VTC |
Undergraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face |
OFFSep2023 (All) |
Course Coordinator: Dr Jin Woo
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 0414
Course Coordinator Email: jin.woo@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 08.08.77
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed
BUIL1226 Introduction to Buildings
before you commence this course.
Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.
Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Course Description
This course will introduce you to the science of building design and construction. You will develop your knowledge of building design principles and how design and actual construction impacts on building performance. The focus of the course is on how buildings interact with the environment.
Topics covered include:
- Thermal comfort and climate
- Ventilation and indoor air quality
- Passive and active environmental controls
- Natural and artificial lighting
- Acoustics
- Energy
- Water
- Materials and wastes
- Building performance evaluation systems
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
- PLO1: Determine and apply knowledge of complex construction management theory to your professional practice and/or further study
- PLO3: Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to analyse, synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge, and technical skills, to formulate evidenced based solutions to industry problems or issues
- PLO4: Collaborate effectively with others and demonstrate intellectual independence and autonomy to solve problems and/or address industry issues and imperatives
- PLO5: Critically examine and reflect on the profession, in local and/or global contexts, and question accepted interpretations and decision making
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- CLO1: Identify how the different systems of a building contribute to the building system as a whole
- CLO2: Explain environmental influences on buildings
- CLO3: Apply principles of building science to assess building design and performance
- CLO4: Apply scientific methods to critically evaluate claims on building performance
- CLO5: Design integrated systems to optimize building performance
Overview of Learning Activities
The learning activities in this course include lectures, workshops (case studies, calculations and simulations) and web administered learning materials
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment includes the following:
City Campus
- Quizzes 15%, CLOs 1,2,3,4
- Project 35%, CLOs 2,3,5
- Examination 50%, CLOs 1,2,3,4
Hong Kong Campus
- Quizzes 15%, CLOs 1,2,3,4
- Project 35%, CLOs 2,3,5
- Examination 50%, CLOs 1,2,3,4
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
Equitable Learning Services
Equitable Learning Services (ELS) provide support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability. You can contact the ELS if you would like to find out more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services. You can also contact the course coordinator or the program coordinator if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teaching staff.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc