Undergraduate CUR-CME101-2020

Low Rise Construction

Stake out designs in domestic construction. You’ll study structure, materials, tools and methods to build houses from foundation to finish. Consider how structural design controls heat and light effects; ventilation, acoustics and air flow and quality.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

02 Mar 2020
31 Aug 2020

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

identify and analyse various elements of a low rise building, and the effectiveness of various construction processes used in buildings
evaluate the physical performance of different types of materials used in low rise construction
apply nominated aspects of science to assess the performance of low rise buildings.

Topics covered

- Site Issues / Introduction to Physics
- Site Preparation
- Ground Floors / Sound and Sun on Buildings
- Suspended Floors / Foundations
- Walls / Concrete
- Doors / Bricks
- Windows / Timber
- Roof Structures / Building Stone
- Stairs / Timber Boards, Slabs and Panels
- Roof Finishes / Gypsum
- Finishes / Ceramics
- External Works
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Glossary
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Printable format materials
  - Online Assessment
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as Residential Construction.

In this subject students will be introduced to the types, components and practices of low-rise domestic construction. In this overview of basic constructional materials used in domestic construction students will apply aspects of applied science to relevant building types by examining the properties of matter, wave motion, heat, light and sound). Students will also evaluate solar effects on buildings. Fieldwork is a component of this subject.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Case Study (25%)
Reflection (25%)
Invigilated Exam (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (01 Mar 20 to 31 May 20)

Textbooks are not required.

Next study term (30 Aug 20 to 29 Nov 20)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

undergraduate CUR-CME-DEG-2020

Bachelor of Applied Science Construction Management

2 available majors

Level 4 Subjects - Professional
Level 4 Subjects - Honours