BLDG 7004 Building in Bushfire Prone Areas
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200458
Coordinator Grahame Douglas Opens in new window
Description This unit describes the basis for the design and construction of buildings to withstand bushfire attack, the measures that can be incorporated into building design to achieve this and the legislative building requirements affecting bushfire environments. The unit examines the mechanisms of bushfire attack on structures, the role of landscaping on building survival and how materials perform in the presence of a bushfire event. The unit describes the role of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards in the construction of various building types and the legislative and regulatory environment in which this operates.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Building Construction Management
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 - short essay questions | 1000w - short essay questions. Students must achieve at least 40% in this task to achieve an overall pass for the unit | 20 | N | Individual |
| Assignment 2 - essay | 2000w - essay. Students must achieve at least 40% in this task to achieve an overall pass for the unit | 25 | N | Individual |
| Assignment 3 - major report | 3000w - major report. Students must achieve at least 40% in this task to achieve an overall pass for the unit | 35 | N | Individual |
| Assignment 4 - Paper | 1,500 words | 20 | N | Individual |
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