Module Details
| Module Code: |
BULD6013 |
| Title: |
Integrated Building Services
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Long Title:
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Integrated Building Services
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5821 - Building Science
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| Module Description: |
This module will describe the principles, design and operation of various building services for commercial buildings.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Discuss and illustrate lighting design for commercial buildings. |
| LO2 |
Describe the principles underpinning air conditioning in commercial buildings. |
| LO3 |
Outline the appropriate technology options for water services in commercial buildings. |
| LO4 |
Describe the heating, cooling and energy options available to designers of commercial buildings. |
| LO5 |
Explain the principles underpinning electricity generation nationally, internationally, and how it is distributed to commercial buildings. |
| LO6 |
Explain and describe mechanical access technologies appropriate for commercial buildings. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Air Conditioning & Condensation
Introduction to air conditioning, psychrometric chart, mixing air-streams.
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Water services to non-domestic buildings
Roof drainage, SUDS, water supply and storage, waste water, water softening and sterilization.
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Access technologies for non-domestic buildings
Design, operation and safety systems for hydraulic and roped lifts, escalators and disabled lifts.
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Electricity generation and distribution
Principles of electricity generation and distribution nationally. Electricity distribution to non-domestic buildings.
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Lighting Design
Applying day-lighting to building design, light appliances, artificial light design.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory on course topics and worked examples. |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and recommended material. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory on course topics and worked examples. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and recommended material. |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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David Chadderton. (2013), Building Services Engineering, 6th. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415699310].
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Randall McMullan. (2017), Environmental Science in Building, 8th. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 9781137605443].
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Fred Hall & Roger Greeno. (2017), Building Services Handbook, 9th. Elservier, [ISBN: 9781138244351].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Book, David Bleicher. (2012), The Illustrated Guide to Mechanical
Building Services, BSRIA,
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Document, Kevin Pennycook. (2008), Illustrated Guide to Renewable
Technologies, BSRIA,
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Book, Tom de Saulles. The Illustrated Guide to Electrical
Building Services, BSRIA,
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Document, Chartered Institute of Building Services
Engineers (CIBSE). CIBSE Guides.
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Document, Building Regulations, Technical Guidance
Document, Part L, 2017, Dublin, The Stationery Office.
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