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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Programme Catalogue 2011/12

TEAR-AFM14: MSc Architectural Engineering: Façade Engineering

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING: FAÇADE ENGINEERING

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP): PG Diploma
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Academic Year: Taught Units
Compulsory Units
AR50351 Thermal performance of facades 6 Credits
AR50372 Introduction to façade engineering 6 Credits
AR50373 Façade materials and components 6 Credits
AR50374 Façade construction 6 Credits
AR50375 Structural integrity 6 Credits
AR50376 Weathertightness 6 Credits
AR50377 Glass and glazing 6 Credits
AR50378 Façade procurement 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AR50347 Daylight and shading 6 Credits
AR50349 Natural ventilation in buildings 6 Credits
AR50379 Thermal analysis of façades 6 Credits
AR50380 Acoustics and fire 6 Credits
AR50381 Structural analysis of façades 6 Credits
AR50382 Contract management 6 Credits

Academic Year: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units
AR50247 Research dissertation 30 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2011/12 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2012/13 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2011/12.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.