Course Title: Building Systems
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Building Systems
Credit Points: 12
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
|
BUIL1005 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face | Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
|
BUIL1005 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
325H Property, Construction & Project Management |
Face-to-Face | PGRDFx2019 (XXXX) |
Course Coordinator: Nick Blismas
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2214
Course Coordinator Email: nick.blismas@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 08.08.13
Course Coordinator Availability: Monday 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course will focus on developing your knowledge of building systems, including building materials and construction techniques, and will foster the skills you require to adopt a building systems approach to property. Your developed knowledge of building systems will also include your understanding of different types and applications of building materials and diverse construction techniques. You will also examine how sustainability principles impact on the property lifecycle, and will integrate and apply your skills and knowledge to industry based case studies.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
- PLO1: Determine and apply advanced knowledge of complex property theory to inform decision making in the local and global professional arena, demonstrating expert judgement and ethical decision making in your professional practice and discipline
- PLO2: Integrate and apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to address industry problems and/or commercial opportunities in property
- PLO4: Professionally communicate property strategy, processes, propositions and/or decision making across the property and related sectors, leading and negotiating effectively with diverse stakeholders
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- CLO1: Apply a building systems approach to formulate solutions to address building faults
- CLO2: Analyse and apply building, structural and design /principles to determine property value and use.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will engage in a range of learning activities in this course including, class discussions and case study analysis and guest speakers.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
To assist your learning reference lists, notes and visual media will be made available, as will resources from the library. You will be required to source newspaper and other media and professional publications to add to their knowledge regarding the construction industry.
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.
Feedback will be provided on all assessments 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.