BLDG 0002 Building Calculations (WSTC Prep)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 700318
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Description This unit is designed to assist students to become competent in the field of introductory senior mathematics. It introduces and reinforces mathematical skills in the areas of scale, application of scale, Pythagoras theory, trigonometry, sine and cosine, application of sine and cosine, building volumes, application of building volumes, gradients, application of gradients and thermal flow. Emphasis is placed on developing key competencies in building calculations.
School Western Sydney The College
Discipline Building Science and Technology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 0 Preparatory subject
Equivalent Subjects MATH 0027 - Scientific Methods in Construction Management
Restrictions Students must be enrolled at The College in 6031 - Diploma in Building Design Management / Bachelor of Building Design Management, 7136 - Diploma in Building Design Extended, 6045 - Diploma in Construction Technology/Bachelor of Construction Technology or 7165 - Diploma in Construction Technology Extended.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply Scale and ratios
- Apply Pythagoras Theory
- Solve Trigonometric Equations
- Apply Sine and Cosine to building calculations
- Apply Building Volumes to building calculations
- Apply Gradients to building calculations
- Develop preliminary knowledge of Thermal Flow
Subject Content
Pythagoras theory
Trigonometry
Sine and Cosine
Application of Sine and Cosine
Building volumes
Application of Building Volumes
Gradients
Application of Gradients
Thermal Flow
Scale and Ratios
Pythagoras theory
Trigonometry
Sine and Cosine
Application of Sine and Cosine
Building volumes
Application of Building Volumes
Gradients
Application of Gradients
Thermal Flow
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-session Exam | 1 hour | 30 | N | Individual |
| Intra-session Exam | 1 hour | 30 | N | Individual |
| Intra-session Exam | 90 minutes | 30 | N | Individual |
| Reflection | 5 minutes + 2 minutes question time | 10 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Breach, M. 2011, Fundamentals Maths for Engineering and Science, Palgrave Macmillan
Teaching Periods
Term 1
Penrith (Kingswood)
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Term 2
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