SRT112 - Sustainable Construction
Unit details
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SRP112, MMP112 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Glenn Costin |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MMP112 and SRT151 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour class per week, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin plus 5 x 1 hour online seminars per trimester. |
Content
The aim of this unit is to introduce students to residential property construction techniques and the principles of building construction technology, materials and procedures and the key social, economic and environmental factors affecting sustainability. Students in this unit are introduced to sustainable building concepts - being increasing important in today’s society and a key competency requirement for property and real estate professionals. The fundamentals of construction technology, materials and processes are linked to real world examples for residential developments. In particular, property and real estate professionals need to understand issues such as depreciation and the principles of building maintenance in the context of property value.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this Unit At the completion of this unit successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | |
| ULO1 | Describe the main methods of sustainable design and construction for residential buildings | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO2 | Explain simple building plans and specifications | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO3 | Demonstrate an understanding of building techniques and processes | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Understand the concepts of depreciation and obsolescence in buildings within the context of sustainability and the need for building maintenance during it's life cycle | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
| Written reports | Two 2,000-word written reports | 50% (2 x 25%) | Weeks 5 and 9 |
| Examination | 2-hour written examination | 50% | Examination period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must achieve at least 50% in the examination.
Learning Resource
Prescribed text(s): Wilkie, 2011, Building Your Own Home (Revised edition with Green Supplement), 3rd Ed, New Holland, Chatswood NSW.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SRT112 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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