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Semester: |
8 |
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Course Code: |
CE5080 |
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Course Name: |
Building Services Engineering |
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Credit Value: |
2 (Notional hours: 100) |
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Prerequisites: |
None |
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Core/Optional |
Optional |
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Hourly Breakdown |
Lecture hrs. |
Tutorial hrs. |
Practical hrs. |
Assignment hrs. |
Independent Learning & Assessment hrs. |
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24 |
1 |
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10 |
65 |
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Course Aim: To impart knowledge on planning, implementation, and operational aspects of building services engineering.
Intended Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to; ➢ discuss the civil engineering implications in providing building services. ➢ appreciate the safety and security aspects of the buildings during operations. ➢ demonstrate options available in providing different building services. |
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Course Content: ➢ Introduction: Introduction to building services engineering and the role of construction engineer on planning, implementation, and operational aspects of building services. ➢ HVAC Systems and thermal comfort, Lighting, Acoustics ➢ Plumbing: Water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, waterproofing, gas. ➢ Solid waste management ➢ Fire and safety, lightning protection, security surveillance systems ➢ Electromechanical systems: Wiring systems, elevators, escalators, fire systems, building energy management. ➢ Introduction to Building Management Systems (BMS) ➢ Preventive and corrective maintenance operations |
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Teaching /Learning Methods: Classroom lectures, tutorial discussions, group exercises |
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Assessment Strategy: |
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Continuous Assessment
40% |
Final Assessment
60% |
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Details: Assignments 30% Quizzes 10% |
Theory (%)
60 |
Practical (%)
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Other (%)
- |
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Recommended Reading: ➢ Jackie Portman. (2016). Building Services Engineering: After Design, During Construction, John Wiley & Sons. ➢ Chadderton, D. V. (2007). Building services engineering, 5th edn, Taylor & Francis. |
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