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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Existing Building Refurbishment | |||
| Reference | SUM305 | Version | 2 |
| Created | October 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | March 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | December 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide an overview of specific issues in considering energy improvements to a range of existing building types and particularly to the importance of hygrothermal analysis in development of retrofit strategies, approaches and practices. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically appraise existing building forms with a view to developing retrofit energy enhancement strategies which are both cost and energy efficient. |
| 2 | Critically review new and proposed energy efficiency policies and make a meaningful contribution to application strategies in real building scenarios. |
| 3 | Evaluate and develop testing methodologies for the potential application of energy efficiency measures to a range of existing building types. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Construction forms of traditional buildings, solid wall masonry construction, thermal performance, moisture behaviour and mapping, hygrothermal performance, deterioration, degradation, maintenance, structural issues. Material characteristics, stone, mortars, lime. Cladding, concrete, timber, curtain walling, thermal capacity. Behavioural issues, custom, practice, changes, understanding, training and development. Low and zero carbon technologies. Practice based case studies and ongoing research. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in Campus based, Taught Mode by lectures, interactive group work, case studies and directed self-study. The module is delivered in Distance Learning Mode by self directed web-based learning materials, supported by on-line tutorial support. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 70 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 80 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | An individual written assignment. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
| Description: | An individual written assignment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| In order to pass the module students must achieve 40% or greater in each component. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% or greater |
| B | 60% or greater |
| C | 50% or greater |
| D | 40% or greater |
| E | 35% or greater |
| F | Less than 35% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Energy Act, 2011, http://www.decc.gov.uk/ en/content/cms/legislation/energy_act2011/ energy_act2011.aspx |
| 2 | Improving the energy performance of existing buildings, Scottish Government, 2009 |
| 3 | Building Performance Investigation; Report for ENERGETICA, 2011, www.rgu.ac.uk/download.cfm?downloadfile=0B37D610... |