Building Surveying Science 2

Course aim

To introduce students to the building surveying scientific principles used in the design and operation of residential and mid size commercial developments. To study the Australian Standards and Building Code of Australia requirements for the design and construction of buildings on a domestic and smaller commercial scale.

Course content

The Building Code of Australia Volume 2 and associated Australian Standards; the South Australian Housing Code; The performance hierarchy in the design and construction of buildings; Energy requirements for residential buildings; Bushfire mitigation measures for design and construction of residential buildings; Building Pathology design and assessment of residential buildings.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1.5 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Class test - week 5, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.