Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Introduction to Electrical Building Design

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

EEET2681

City Campus

Postgraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: A/Prof Lasantha Meegahapola

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: lasantha.meegahapola@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

You must have completed the EEET1316: Electrical Engineering 1 or equivalent courses and should have the proficiency in DC and AC circuit theory, basic computer competencies (run programs, use mouse, use PC), and basic power laboratory competencies (use electrical measuring equipment, safely wire electrical circuits, electrical test and measurement skills).


Course Description

This course introduces you to the design of electrical building services, i.e. electrical systems and installations that provide power, movement, communication, comfort and safety in modern buildings. Building services are designed by electrical engineers prior to the construction of new buildings, and before maintenance and upgrade work in existing buildings.

Particular topics to be investigated will include:

  1. Introduction to AS3000
  2. Selection and Installation of Wiring System
  3. Building Protection Design
  4. Earthing Arrangements and Earthing Conductors
  5. Lightning Protection Design for Buildings
  6. Lighting Design
  7. Building Management Systems 
  8. Building Telecommunication Services
  9. Heating and Ventilation Systems
  10.  Building Services Sustainability and Lifetime considerations
  11. Commercial Building Microgrids
  12. Connection Agreements/ Tariffs


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

At postgraduate level this course develops the following Program Learning Outcomes:

PLO 2. Demonstrate an  advanced and integrated understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 4. Apply advanced knowledge of established engineering methods in the analysis of complex problems in the  engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques, in the conduct of research into the  design and analysis of complex engineering systems
PLO 6. Use a systems engineering approach to synthesize and apply procedures for design, prototyping and testing to develop creative,  sustainable and integrated  solutions to complex engineering problems.
PLO 7. Apply advanced contemporary engineering technologies and practices and research principles and methods, taking into account risk and economic, social, environmental and global context, to plan and execute complex projects.
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods in interpreting and transmitting knowledge, in an individual or team environment,  to diverse audiences.​​
PLO 9. Demonstrate the capacity for personal accountability, professional and ethical conduct, intellectual independence, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, adaptability, and critical reflection on own learning and career ​​ when undertaking engineering projects
PLO 10. Critically analyse, evaluate, and transform information, while exercising professional expert judgement in a dynamic environment in the absence of complete data, in an engineering context."


On completion of this course you will be able to:

CLO1 Justify advanced building service system selection based on technical performance, economic viability and sustainability principles.

CLO2 Deduce building power demand and distribution using advanced calculations and software simulation.

CLO3 Design reliable advanced electrical building services that meet national electrical design standards.

CLO4 Prepare professional technical documentation for building services systems that meet industry requirements.

CLO5 Critically analyse the buidling service system modernisation options of existing installations.

CLO6 Effectively communicate electrical design plans by employing advanced communication methods with building professionals.

 


Overview of Learning Activities

Student Learning occurs through the following experiences and evaluation processes:

  • Review of pre-recorded lectures where syllabus material will be presented and explained, and the subject will be illustrated with practical examples
  • Completion of tutorial problems designed to give further practice in the application of theory and procedures, and to give feedback on your progress and understanding
  • Completion of design assignments requiring an integrated understanding of the subject matter
  • Private study - working through the course material, and solving design and numerical problems
  • Site visits

 


Overview of Learning Resources

You will be able to access course information and learning materials online through Canvas. The learning materials for this course include:

  • Lecture Notes prepared by the teaching staff.
  • Tutorial problems prepared by the teaching staff.
  • Prescribed and recommended reference books.
  • Simulation software is available for you to carry out the assignments.


Overview of Assessment

This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment Task 1: Laboratory Experiments 25% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO6 Assessment Task 2: Mid Semester Assessment 25% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO5 Assessment Task 3: Quizzes 20% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO5
Assessment Task 4: Design Assignment 30% CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.