Building Engineering with Renewable Energy - Letterkenny
Building Engineering is an engineering discipline that involves design, construction and maintenance of building. It is also referred to as Architectural Engineering or Building Services Engineering. With a focus on renewable energy, the discipline also sits in the energy and environmental sector.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
3 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants wishing to transfer onto this programme will typically have successfully completed Year 1 of the AU243 Building Engineering (Common Entry) programme or hold a Level 6 Higher Certificate in a related programme. Standard applicants will present a qualification at an appropriate level on the National Framework of Qualifications. Non-standard applicants must present equivalent Higher Education awards, i.e. those that have the necessary number of ECTS credits and/or appropriate learning outcomes.
Careers / Further progression
Careers
Graduate Careers include working as a building engineer in building services design (consultancy or contracting), energy or renewables. Graduates may gain employment in a diverse range of engineering and construction sectors throughout Ireland and abroad.
Progression
Graduates of this Level 7 programme may progress to the Level 8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Construction Management (Year 4).
Further information
Course Overview
This programme is for students progressing from the AU243 Building Engineering (Common Entry) who wish to specialise in Building Engineering with Renewable Energy from Year 2 of their studies.
Building Engineering is an engineering discipline that involves design, construction and maintenance of building. It is also referred to as Architectural Engineering or Building Services Engineering. With a focus on renewable energy, the discipline also sits in the energy and environmental sector.
The Building Services Engineering profession spans the whole construction spectrum, including designing and installing engineering systems such as renewable energy, heating and power distribution, project management, facilities management and maintenance. In any new construction project, Building Services and Renewable Energy systems typically account for 30-40% of the total cost, and buildings account for almost 50% of carbon emissions. Building Services and Renewable Energy Engineering is at the forefront of the challenges facing society.
Year 1
Semester 1 Mandatory Modules:
Fire Technology 1
Construction Technology 1
Elementary CAD
Mathematics 1
Physics 1
Technical Writing & Communication
Semester 2 Mandatory Modules:
Building Services 1
Fire Technology 2
Construction Technology 2
Mathematics 2
Physics 2
Electrical Services 1
Year 2
Semester 1 Mandatory Modules:
Building Engineering 1
Electrical Services 2
Lighting & Acoustics
Mechanical & Electrical Scheduling
Mathematics 3
Fluid & Thermodynamics 1
Semester 2 Mandatory Modules:
Building Engineering 2
Electrical Services 3
Design Project
Mathematics 4
Renewable Energy Resources
Site Organisation
Year 3
Semester 1 Mandatory Modules:
Building Engineering 3
Electrical Services 4
Building Engineering Project
Building Energy Modelling (BEM)
Mathematics 5
Semester 2 Mandatory Modules:
Building Engineering 4
Control Engineering for Building Services
Mathematics 6
Professional Practice
Work Placement with Programming Project
Department of Civil Engineering & Construction
Emma Coyle
Head of Department
T: +353 (0)74 918 6408
E: Emma.Coyle@atu.ie