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Core Module Information
Module title: Building Services Engineering B
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC10114
Module leader: Nazmi Sellami
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:

In this module, you will learn the knowledge and practical skills necessary to deliver, operate, and maintain sustainable energy systems in buildings. You will explore various conventional and modern energy-efficient design approaches, including systems for generating electricity and thermal energy. Additionally, you will examine noise isolation and reduction techniques and understand how these factors contribute to occupant comfort and overall building performance. The module will also guide you in evaluating indoor environmental quality over time and designing ventilation systems that meet required standards.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Assess comfort related environmental factors in a building subject to dynamic influences.

LO2: Assess more advanced materials, components and systems for energy efficient building, including their environmental impact.

LO3: Design and optimise sustainable energy solutions for buildings.

LO4: Evaluate security and safety challenges related to sustainable energy installations in buildings.

LO5: Demonstrate effective functioning individually and as a team member while critically evaluating personal and team performance.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Nazmi Sellami
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 100 Guided independent study
Face To Face Lecture 20 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 20 Tutorials
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 56 Groupwork (Independent Study)
Face To Face GROUPSCHEDULED 4 Group presentations
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 30 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 20 minutes Group presentation of the completed work[C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,C5, C7,C10 and C13].All group members must present [C17] and evaluate their individual and team performance.[C16]
Report 70 1~2~3~4~5 Week 12 , WORDS= 4000 Students are assigned to optimise a hybrid renewable energy system for a building case study, using specified parameters to ensure building comfort. [C1,C2,C3,C4,C5, C7 and C13]They must also evaluate the safety and security aspects related to the maintenance and operation of the system [C10]. Additionally, students are expected to assess indoor air quality, propose suitable ventilation solutions to comply with current building regulations and evaluate noise levels and transmission.[C1,C2,C3,C4,C5, C7 and C13] This project will be conducted in small groups of three or four members, with students assessing their individual and team performance.[C16]
Component 1 subtotal: 70
Component 2 subtotal: 30
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MEC10114 Building Services Engineering B
 

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