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

TEAR-AFM12: MSc Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design

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

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
AR50345 Acoustics 6 Credits
AR50346 Building design for low carbon use 6 Credits
AR50347 Daylight and shading 6 Credits
AR50348 Health, comfort and productivity in buildings 6 Credits
AR50349 Natural ventilation in buildings 6 Credits
AR50350 Renewable energy sources & low carbon techniques 6 Credits
AR50351 Thermal performance of facades 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 Unit(s) from the following list:
AR50352 Artificial lighting 6 Credits
AR50353 Building energy management systems and IT 6 Credits
AR50354 Building energy modelling 6 Credits
AR50355 Environmental impact studies 6 Credits
AR50357 Sustainable construction materials 6 Credits

Academic Year: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units
AR50358 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.