309691 (v.1) Building Technology 344
Area: |
Department of Construction Management |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
3.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): |
12099 (v.4) Building Technology 343 |
Syllabus: |
Sustainable development and ecological issues related to commercial, residential and industrial building construction. The unit comprises a series of lectures on different environmental, ecological and sustainability issues and concentrates on specific areas that affect and are affected by the construction industry. The lectures are augmented with a series of guest speakers drawn from government and industry organisations together with relevant site visits where appropriate. Students are able to gain anappreciation of how construction has considerable impact on the environment, society and the economy, including land use, deforestation, pollution, noise and the use of natural resources. Class exercises are undertaken throughout the semester to allow the students to apply theoretical knowledge gained in lectures to practical situations. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 040300 Building (Narrow Grouping) |
Funding Cluster: | 06 - Computing, Built Environment, Health |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Not Online *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. | |
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