BE1S202 - Materials, Science and Services 06 Mar 2012 - 30 Sep 2018 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BE1S202
Module Title: Materials, Science and Services
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Module Leader: Darren Evans
Module Team: Trevor Price, Karen Jones
First Intended Intake: NOV 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100584 - building technology
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 06 Mar 2012
Valid To 30 Sep 2018

Module Aims

To understand the physical principles which underpin the environmental performance of buildings with particular reference to the thermal, visual and aural comfort of the occupants.\r

To understand the application of the above physical principles with regard to the provision and operation of building services which modify and control the internal environment of buildings.\r

To gain a fundamental knowledge and appreciation of the structural and engineering properties of building materials which inform their appropriate selection and application.\r

Content Summary

Environmental criteria:\r
Thermal, visual and acoustic criteria including air quality which collectively influence occupant comfort; units of measurement.\r

Environmental physics:\r
Thermal comfort and mechanisms of heat transfer; nature of light and its production and distribution in buildings; nature of sound, noise control and room acoustics; nature of air quality; units of measurement.\r
Energy usage in buildings and principles of energy conservation, including reference to sustainability issues and renewable.\r

Building Services:\r
Overview of environmental and utility services; heating and ventilation systems including air-conditioning and heat pumps; lighting installations including interior and exterior lighting schemes; noise control in building services; fire detection, suppression, smoke control and evacuation from buildings; hot and cold water supply systems; drainage; gas and electrical installations and associated safety and control aspects of their provision and use.\r
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Building materials:\r
The structure and engineering properties of building materials; siliceous materials and ceramics; cement and concrete; metals; organic materials; timber and fibrous composites; selection and application of alternative building materials taking into account associated health and safety issues. \r

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 25
Tutorial 25
Independent Study 150
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Written Examination Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 120 N/A 70 No 40
Written Assignment (CW) Project (CW) 1 coursework via independent study 0 1500 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Reading List

McMullen R, Environmental Science in Building, Palgrave Macmillan, 6th edition,2007CIBSE Guide A: Environmental Design, The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, 7th edition, 2006Hall F, Greeno R, Building Services Handbook; Incorporating Current Building and Construction Regulations, Butterworth-Heinemann, 5th edition, 2009Chadderton D, Building Services Engineering, E&F Spon, 4th edition, 2004Taylor G D, Materials in Construction: Principles, Practice and Performance, Pearson Education Limited, co-published with the Chartered Institute of Building, 2nd edition, 1991University of Glamorgan web resources