Unit details
SRT358 - Building Environmental Services
| Offered at: | (S, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (S), trimester 3* (X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SRT355, SRT356 and SRT458 |
| Unit chair: | M Luther, L Osman (trimester 3) |
| Prerequisite: | SRT257 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: *In Trimester 3 students are expected to work in teams and to physically visit an Australian building as part of their major assessment. All learning materials are online. Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit investigates the range of building services used primarily in commercial buildings, including HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), electrical, vertical transportation and fire services. Topics cover the spatial and location requirements as well as the component and installation principles, control systems, commissioning and testing requirements, and performance expectations. Alternative approaches with lower environmental impact and the roles and responsibilities of the various services consultants are also discussed.
Assessment
Tutorial exercises 20%, group assignment (building services integration) 40%, examination 40%. To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must achieve at least 40% in the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $2967 | $3059 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
