SRT153 - Building Materials Science
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Olubukola (Bukky) Tokede |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| 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 1 hour scheduled online class per week, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week. |
Content
SRT153 introduces students to the properties of materials used in a wide range of building applications. In this unit, students will learn about the chemical and physical properties and the procedures for selection of appropriate materials and their uses in buildings. Learning and assessment activities include the study of materials such as timber, concrete, metals, stone and ceramics, plastics and glass and the environmental significance of materials. Students will examine these material within the framework of sustainability and embodied energy.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Understand the terminology, characteristics and properties of materials commonly used in building construction. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Develop an appreciation of factors affecting the choice and selection of materials. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Understand the environmental issues of building materials and become familiar with terms like embodied energy, material reuse and recycling. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Demonstrate the ability to conduct research and write reports. | GLO2: Communication |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes | Five 15-minute online quizzes | 10% (5 x 2%) | Weeks 2, 4, 7, 9 and 11 |
| Building Material Report | Written report, 1,000-words maximum | 20% | Week 5 |
| Material comparison report | Written report, 3,000-words maximum | 30% | Week 9 |
| Building Material Project | Written report, 4,000-words maximum | 40% | Week 12 |
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 40% in the Building Materials Project.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SRT153 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.
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