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Core Module Information
Module title: Building Services Engineering A
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC10113
Module leader: Firdaus Muhammad Sukki
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module provides you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to assess and manage the thermal and lighting loads within a building, as well as the impact of noise on the internal environment. You will explore both conventional and modern, energy-efficient practices in building services, with a focus on sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions. The module will also address the three critical 'E's—economy, energy, and environmental impact—equipping you with the tools to design and assess building systems that balance performance with cost-effectiveness and sustainability. By the end of the module, you will be able to analyze the energy demands of a building, propose effective solutions, and understand the broader environmental implications of building services.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Assess heating and cooling building energy loads on a steady state basis.

LO2: Design energy efficient systems to provide the desired internal thermal and visual environment.

LO3: Evaluate the impact of noise on the internal environment.

LO4: Specify the lighting requirements for the internal environment.

LO5: Carry out Life-cycle assessment of building materials.

LO6: Explore the potential for using renewable energy sources in buildings.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Firdaus Muhammad Sukki
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 The Lecture for the Building Engineering Services module covers essential topics such as Building Heat Losses and Gains, Psychrometry & Air-Conditioning, Duct Design, Lighting, Acoustics, and Life Cycle Assessment, providing you with the knowledge to design, optimize, and assess building systems for energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability.
Face To Face Tutorial 20 The Tutorial for the Building Engineering Services module provides an interactive, hands-on opportunity to apply the concepts learned in lectures, where you will work through practical problems related to heat loss, air conditioning, duct design, lighting, acoustics, and life cycle assessment, with guidance and support from your instructor.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 The Centrally Timetabled Examination will assess your overall understanding of the key concepts covered in the module, including building heat losses and gains, air conditioning, duct design, lighting, acoustics, and life cycle assessment, testing your ability to apply these principles to solve real-world engineering problems under exam conditions.
Online Guided independent study 157 Guided Independent Study allows you to deepen your understanding of building engineering services by independently researching topics such as HVAC systems, lighting design, acoustics, and energy efficiency, while utilizing resources, reading materials, and receiving ongoing feedback from your tutor to support your learning and project development.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 1~2~4~6 Week 8 , WORDS= 2500 words Report requires you to apply the knowledge gained throughout the course to assess and analyze a building's engineering systems, presenting your findings on topics such as heat loss, ventilation, lighting, and cost savings, while demonstrating your ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 3 hours The Centrally Timetabled Examination will evaluate your understanding of the core principles and practical applications covered in the module, including building heat loss and gain, air-conditioning, duct design, lighting, acoustics, and life cycle assessment, testing your ability to solve engineering problems and apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MEC10113 Building Services Engineering A
 

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