Facility Management

Subject 702-415 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: 702353 (ABPL30010) Statutory Valuation, 702302 (ABPL30001) Architectural Design 3A, 702316 - Management Construction
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:

702658 (ABPL00027) - Facility Management (PG)
702-415/702-658 Building Economy
702-415/702-658 Property Asset Management.

Students who have completed 702-415/702-658 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Christopher Heywood
Subject Overview:
  • Strategic planning and accommodation decisions
  • Financial analysis of capital works
  • Terotechnology, life cycle costing and cost benefit analysis
  • Development leases and maintenance contract procedures
Objectives:

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

  • Place property ownership in the context of the investment environment, design and construction
  • Understand life cycle study for a significant part or element of a building and be able to carry out an analysis of a whole building
  • Understand the principles of depreciation, obsolescence and other ownership issues as they apply to new and existing buildings
Assessment:
  • One three-hour examination (60%)
  • Assignments totaling no more than 2000 words (40%)

A minimum mark of 40% must be achieved in the examination in order to pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

  • Communication
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem solving skills
Links to further information: http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/environments-and-design-students/abp-ugrad-students.html
Notes:

Formerly available as 702-415/702-658 Building Economy and 702-415/702-658 Property Asset Management. Students who have completed 702-415/702-658 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

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