Science, Engineering and Technology

KDA213

2012  KDA213  Building Technology in Design 3

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KDA213 L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 L On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
This unit focuses on construction and primary structural systems of dwellings and similar sized buildings. This unit studies the arrangement and details of systems and materials common in these building types, focusing on concrete, steel, timber and masonry. The statutory requirements are examined in relation to dwellings as well as appropriate Australian Standards for structure and construction. Sustainability is considered through the application of statutory requirements to the building fabric and design. The unit emphasises the integration of design and technology.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Three assignments weighted at 30%, 30% and 40% respectively.
There are no exams in this unit. One of the assignments is normally run in conjunction with other second year units to reinforce the integration of Building Technology across the course.
If a student is not enrolled in the other units, equivalent assessment tasks will be provided.
Group work may be required in one assignment.

TEACHING PATTERN:

Two hour lecture per week (13 weeks).
Two hours of tutorials and workshops per week (13 weeks).
This unit may include workshop construction and/or testing and site visits.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

KDA125

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

STAFF: Assoc Prof Greg Nolan

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