CQUniversity Unit Profile
BLAR11043 Building Systems and Services 1
Building Systems and Services 1
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General Information

Overview

This unit will introduce building ergonomics, including its effects on human performance and comfort; "universal access" design considerations; and engineering services associated with residential, low rise commercial and industrial building projects. Using industry regulations, standards and codes of practice, students will examine the principles of building services requirements, installation, operation and maintenance relating to: energy usage and needs; natural, extractive and air conditioning ventilation; natural and artificial lighting; security and communications, hydraulic service supply and disposal systems; fire protection; and acoustics.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2024

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 25%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 35%
3. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from The student Unit Teaching Evaluation T2- 2023

Feedback

The lecturer is very knowledgeable on the subject and provides fairly clear guidance and teaching. He was always early to answer questions and prompt in forum and email responses.

Recommendation

If possible, same lecturer will deliver the unit next time. Same learning and teaching strategies to be adopted in future deliveries is recommended.

Feedback from The student Unit Teaching Evaluation T2- 2023

Feedback

Some parts of the marking criteria were found to be vague leaves it open to interpretation.

Recommendation

Internal review of assessment tasks and their marking criteria is recommended.

Feedback from The student Unit Teaching Evaluation T2- 2023

Feedback

Word counts are inappropriately high which leads the assignments to demand quantity over quality.

Recommendation

It is recommended to review this issue during previously suggested internal review of assessment tasks.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Describe building ergonomic factors affecting human performance and comfort
  2. Identify “universal access” service amenities required for the physically disabled
  3. Discuss energy usage and needs for residential, low rise commercial and industrial building projects
  4. Explain natural, extractive and air conditioning ventilation, natural and artificial lighting, security and communications, and hydraulic service supply and disposal systems using industry regulations, standards and codes
  5. Identify fire protection measures used in residential, low rise commercial and industrial building projects
  6. Interpret building acoustic requirements using industry regulations, standards and codes
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Written Assessment - 25%
2 - Written Assessment - 35%
3 - Written Assessment - 40%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Microphone and headset
  • Microsoft Office
  • Webcam
  • Microsoft Teams
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Hassan Khan Unit Coordinator
h.khan@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 08 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Ergonomics

Chapter

Topic 1

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 15 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Universal access design needs

Chapter

Topic 2

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 22 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Responses in stress situations

Chapter

Topic 3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 29 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Energy usage and needs

Chapter

Topic 4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 1 Due: Week 4 Friday (2 Aug 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 5 Begin Date: 05 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Energy usage and needs (Continued)

Chapter

Topic 4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 12 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Enjoy the break!

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 19 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Building ventilation and internal climate control

Chapter

Topic 5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 26 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Building ventilation and internal climate control (Continued)

Chapter

Topic 5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 02 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Lighting and electrical services

Chapter

Topic 6

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 2 Due: Week 8 Friday (6 Sept 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 09 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Lighting and electrical services (Continued)

Chapter

Topic 6

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 16 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Water supply and hydraulic services

Chapter

Topic 7

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 23 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Fire protection and services

Chapter

Topic 8

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 30 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Acoustic impacts of building services

Chapter

Topic 9

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 07 Oct 2024

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 3 Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (11 Oct 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 14 Oct 2024

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 1

Task Description

This assessment covers learning outcomes 1 and 2. The assessment will include a number of questions from Topics 1 to Topic 3. The students are required to conduct further research in addition to the unit learning.


Assessment Due Date

Week 4 Friday (2 Aug 2024) 11:45 pm AEST

Please submit via the assessment portal on the Moodle home page .


Return Date to Students

Week 6 Friday (23 Aug 2024)

Review of the assessment will be returned within two weeks of the submission due date.


Weighting
25%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be based on the following criteria:
  • Clarity and succinctness of expression.
  • Adequate coverage of the topics discussed.
  • Use of supporting information where appropriate and associated references.
  • Original thought.
  • Overall presentation and the ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Where appropriate, use graphs, illustrations, and other diagrams that visually support the context of your submission.
  • Demonstration of the core knowledge associated with this unit and appropriate application of this knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Please refer to the Moodle site for specific assessment submission criteria.

assessmentOutcome
  • Describe building ergonomic factors affecting human performance and comfort
  • Identify “universal access” service amenities required for the physically disabled


assessmentGradAttribute

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 2

Task Description

This assessment covers learning outcomes 2, 3, and 4. The assessment will include a number of questions from Topics 4 and 5. The students are required to conduct further research in addition to the unit learning.


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Friday (6 Sept 2024) 11:45 pm AEST

Please submit via the assessment portal on the Moodle home page .


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Friday (20 Sept 2024)

Review of the assessment will be returned within two weeks of the submission due date.


Weighting
35%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be based on the following criteria:
  • Clarity and succinctness of expression.
  • Adequate coverage of the topics discussed.
  • Use of supporting information where appropriate and associated references.
  • Original thought.
  • Overall presentation and the ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Where appropriate, use graphs, illustrations, and other diagrams that visually support the context of your submission.
  • Demonstration of the core knowledge associated with this unit and appropriate application of this knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Please refer to the Moodle site for specific assessment submission criteria.

assessmentOutcome
  • Identify “universal access” service amenities required for the physically disabled
  • Discuss energy usage and needs for residential, low rise commercial and industrial building projects
  • Explain natural, extractive and air conditioning ventilation, natural and artificial lighting, security and communications, and hydraulic service supply and disposal systems using industry regulations, standards and codes


assessmentGradAttribute

3 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 3

Task Description

This assessment covers learning outcomes 3, 4, 5, and 6. The assessment will include a number of questions from Topics 6 to Topic 9. The students are required to conduct further research in addition to the unit learning.


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Friday (11 Oct 2024) 11:45 pm AEST

Please submit via the assessment portal on the Moodle home page .


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (18 Oct 2024)

Within two weeks of submission due date but before the certification of grades


Weighting
40%

Minimum mark or grade
Must achieve a mark of 40% (16/40) or more for this assessment.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be based on the following criteria:
  • Clarity and succinctness of expression.
  • Adequate coverage of the topics discussed.
  • Use of supporting information where appropriate and associated references.
  • Original thought.
  • Overall presentation and the ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Where appropriate, use graphs, illustrations, and other diagrams that visually support the context of your submission.
  • Demonstration of the core knowledge associated with this unit and appropriate application of this knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Please refer to the Moodle site for submission instructions.

assessmentOutcome
  • Discuss energy usage and needs for residential, low rise commercial and industrial building projects
  • Explain natural, extractive and air conditioning ventilation, natural and artificial lighting, security and communications, and hydraulic service supply and disposal systems using industry regulations, standards and codes
  • Identify fire protection measures used in residential, low rise commercial and industrial building projects
  • Interpret building acoustic requirements using industry regulations, standards and codes


assessmentGradAttribute

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?