Title: | Domestic Building Services |
Long Title: | Domestic Building Services |
Field of Study: |
Building Science
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Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 ) |
Module Coordinator: |
DANIEL CAHILL |
Module Author: |
KEVIN COLEMAN |
Module Description: |
This module will describe the principles, the design and the operation of Electrical systems, Gas systems, Ventilation systems, and Communication systems suitable for domestic standard buildings. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
LO1 |
Describe the fundamental principles governing the design and construction of Electrical, Gas, Communication, and Ventilation services for domestic standard buildings. |
LO2 |
Evaluate specific data to plan and develop optimum solutions for the design and construction of Electrical systems, Gas systems, Communication systems, and Ventilation systems suitable for domestic standard buildings |
LO3 |
Apply theoretical concepts for the design and construction of Electrical systems, Gas systems, Communication systems, and Ventilation systems suitable for domestic standard buildings. |
LO4 |
Solve abstract problems encountered when designing and constructing Electrical systems, Gas systems, Communication systems and Ventilation systems suitable for domestic standard buildings. |
Pre-requisite learning |
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. |
9570 |
BULD7002 |
Building Energy Rating |
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 |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Electrical systems
Principles of Electricity, Electrical supply and distribution nationally, Domestic Electricity distribution, Electric heating systems, Lighting circuits and systems, Electric power circuits and systems.
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Gas systems
National supply and distribution network, Gas pipe sizing, Domestic gas distribution, Gas ignition and safety systems, gas flues
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Ventilation systems
Principles of natural ventilation, the application of natural ventilation to house design, Mechanical Ventilation systems, Heat recovery and Ventilation systems for domestic dwellings.
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Communication Systems
The national telecommunications network, domestic dwelling telecoms distribution, National and International data communications systems, domestic dwelling data communications distribution, including audio and television systems. Domestic fire safety systems and intruder alarm systems
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 20.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 80.00% |
Course Work |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Project |
Design Electrical, and communication services for a domestic dwelling |
1,3,4 |
10.0 |
Week 5 |
Presentation |
On the incorporation of the principles of Natural Ventilation in Building Design |
1,2,3 |
10.0 |
Week 10 |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4 |
80.0 |
End-of-Semester |
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 institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Theory |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Independent Learning |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
Total Hours |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
Theory |
1.5 |
Every Week |
1.50 |
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Independent learning |
5.5 |
Every Week |
5.50 |
Total Hours |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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- David V Chadderton 2013, Building Services Engineering, 6th Ed., 9,10,12, Routledge [ISBN: ISBN 978-0-415-69932-7]
- by Tom de Saulles; written in association with CIBSE 2005, The illustrated guide to electrical building services, 2nd Edition Ed., BSRIA Bracknell [ISBN: ISBN 0860226530]
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Other Resources |
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- n/a: Shengwei Wang 2010, Intelligent Buildings and Building
Automation
, Spon Press, London & New York
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Module Delivered in
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