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MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE
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The title of the module
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School which will be responsible for management of the module Construction &
Engineering at Mid Kent College (Maidstone) cognate of the Kent School of
Architecture
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The Start Date of the Module: September 2011
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The cohort of students (onwards) to which the module will be applicable: 2010
cohort onwards.
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UU629: Air conditioning design
The number of students expected to take the module: 30
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Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and
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The level of the module: Intermediate [I]
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The number of credits which the module represents
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Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) 2nd year
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Prerequisite and co-requisite modules: None
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The programmes of study to which the module contributes: HNC/HND Building
consultation with other relevant Departments and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
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Services Engineering
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their
relationship to programme learning outcomes
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Evaluate & determine the separate components of air conditioning
2)
Determine and evaluate the requirements for air conditioning in
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Provide a comprehensive design to satisfy the ventilation & air
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Calculate the ductwork system requirements and air flow system design
systems
commercial / industrial buildings
conditioning requirements for a particular large scale building
These learning outcomes directly relate to the listed programme learning
outcomes 12 A5 – Knowledge and Understanding of the HNC / HND Building
Services Engineering
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The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to
programme learning outcomes
1)
Communicate effectively with other people using visual graphics, written
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Locate, extract, analyse, prepare, process interpret data including drawn
and verbal means
information using appropriate quantative techniques.
These learning outcomes directly relates to the listed programme learning
outcomes: D Transferable Skills
of the HNC /HND Building Services Engineering
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A synopsis of the curriculum
 Determination of appropriate ventilation requirements for any given site,
calculation of ventilation requirement.
 Evaluation of comfort criteria to satisfy the requirements of the occupants,
equipment & structure.
 Determine the types of air conditioning systems appropriate for the
building services sector for comfort cooling at peak & part load conditions.
Select appropriate air conditioning system components.
 Evaluate and select suitable fans for supply & extract
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Indicative Reading List
Eastop, TD & Wilson, WE
Longman
(1992). Mechanical Services for Buildings.
Jones, WP (2000). Air Conditioning Engineering.
Heinemann
Hundy, Trott & Welch. (2008).
Butterworth Heinemann
Miller, R Miller, M (2006).
5th Edition. Butterworth
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning. 4th Edition.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. McGraw-Hill.
CIBSE Guides. Application Guides, Technical Memoranda
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Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours
and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate
to achievement of the intended learning outcomes
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A variety of learning and teaching methods will be employed.
Students will be expected to spend a total of 150 hours of study which will be
apportioned as follows:
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47 contact hours involving a mixture of lecture and classes. Much of the
content will be directly taught through a variety of class-based activities.
Lectures will be used to provide general underpinning knowledge and explain
the various principles. However, emphasis is upon student-centred activities
including research tasks, group work, individual tasks, presentations and
demonstrations which will be organised to develop the transferable skills
outlined in section D of the programme specification. IT applications will be
included with workshops provided where required. Tutorials will be
arranged to assist and direct the students in their work; to give feedback on
coursework; to diagnose learning difficulties; and provide guidance and
counselling.
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40 hours – assessment & revision
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63 hours – private study
Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended
learning outcomes
A full range of assessment methods will provide students with a varied menu of
assessment experiences. Formative methods will be used to provide maximum
feedback and support to facilitate continual progress. Coursework (70%) will
comprise a number of assignments to assess the specific and generic learning
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outcomes. An end examination (30%) will assess the understanding and
authenticate the work carried out in the coursework assignments.
To meet external professional requirements, all elements of module Assessment
Patterns are compulsory. [YCE3]
Subject specific learning outcomes
Assessment Criteria
 Compare the ventilation requirements
1. Determination of
using relevant guidelines and evaluate.
appropriate ventilation
 Calculate the ventilation requirement
requirements for any
for a range of applications
given site, calculation
 Evaluate the requirements for a given
situation to satisfy the requirements
of ventilation
 Evaluate the different types of air
requirement.
condition systems both basic and
2. Evaluation of comfort
complex and evaluate the
appropriateness for different scenarios
criteria to satisfy the
 Calculate the peak & part load heat
requirements of the
gains for a large commercial building
occupants, equipment
 Produce designs to meet the cooling
& structure.
demands and application
3. Determine the types of  Determine by calculation and the use
of relevant charts & data the duct size
air conditioning
for a given application. Select suitable
systems appropriate
fans and system components to suit the
for the building
site.
services sector for
comfort cooling at peak
& part load conditions.
Select appropriate air
conditioning system
components.
4. Evaluate and select
suitable fans for supply
& extractgc
Generic learning outcomes
1)
2)
Communicate effectively
with other people using
visual graphics, written
and verbal means
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Locate, extract, analyse,
prepare, process interpret
data including drawn
information using
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Compile and select information into
an appropriate structure
Present information clearly using
appropriate style, language and
academic standards
Include drawings, clearly annotated as
appropriate to show key components,
functions.
Show each stage of calculations and
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appropriate quantative
techniques.
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mathematical process clearly using
standard layouts and conventions
Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
This module will be taught by appropriately qualified lecturers who have
experience in delivering these topics. Technicians are also employed to support
the science and laboratory facilities where required and the Department has
access to a fully equipped science, hydraulics and structures laboratory.
All the items stated in the Indicative Reading List are available at the Oakwood
Park Centre's Learning Resource Centre IT suites, which allow Internet Access
to the University of Kent's online resources; access to all technical specifications
and British and European Standards, on-line Construction Information Service
Technical Index facility and 'E Books' are also available to students as required.
Students have access to resources from outside college through the VLE and online facilities. ‘Moodle’ has been developed to handle learning materials and the
submission and return of coursework.
The Collaborative Partner recognises and has embedded the expectations of
current disability equality legislation, and supports students with a declared
disability or special educational need in its teaching. Within this module we
will make reasonable adjustments wherever necessary, including additional or
substitute materials, teaching modes or assessment methods for students who
have declared and discussed their learning support needs. Arrangements for
students with declared disabilities will be made on an individual basis, in
consultation with the Collaborative Partner’s disability/dyslexia support
service, and specialist support will be provided where needed.:
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Partner College: Mid-Kent College of Higher and Further Education
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University School (for cognate programmes): Kent School of Architecture,
Humanities
SECTION 3: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME IN A PARTNER COLLEGE OR VALIDATED
INSTITUTION
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introduction of the module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Module Specification Template
Last updated February 2011
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