RESEARCH PROGRAMMES 2019-2020 - GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL OFFICE - DIT
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GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL OFFICE
RESEARCH
PROGRAMMES
2019-2020
SEMESTER 1
MODULE DESCRIPTORS 0Contents
Discipline Specific Modules..................................................................................................................... 5
AAAA Advanced Modelling Techniques in Financial Economics................................................ 6
BENV 9001 Lead and BIM ................................................................................................................... 7
BENV 9003 BIM Mechanical and Electrical 1 ...................................................................................... 8
BENV 9004 BIM Mechanical and Electrical 2 ...................................................................................... 9
BIOL 9227 Cell Biology & Immunology ............................................................................................ 10
CFCS 9000 Perspectives on Family and Community........................................................................ 11
CFCS 9002 Transitions across the lifespan ...................................................................................... 12
CFCS 9003 Management Issues in Child, Family & Community Work ............................................ 13
CIVL 9000 Introduction to Sustainable Infrastructure .................................................................... 14
CIVL 9001 Finite Elements in Science and Engineering .................................................................. 15
CIVL 9004 Transport Planning and Simulation ............................................................................... 16
CIVL 9005 Traffic Management and Road Safety ........................................................................... 17
CIVL 9006 Energy Infrastructure ..................................................................................................... 18
CRIM 9001 Criminological Theory ................................................................................................... 19
ENEH 1006 Applied Modelling in Environment, Food and Health ................................................... 20
ENEN 9101 NZEB Policy & Technologies........................................................................................... 21
ENEN 9102 NZEB Calculation & Cost Optimality .............................................................................. 22
ENEN 9103 Energy Modelling Tools #1 (DEAP)................................................................................. 23
ENEN 9104 Energy Modelling Tools #2 (PHPP)................................................................................. 24
ENEN 9105 Hygrothermal Risk Assessment for Building Performance ............................................ 25
ENEN 9106 Thermal Bridge Calculation for Building Performance .................................................. 26
LAW 4021 Jurisprudence ................................................................................................................. 27
LAW 9008 Criminology .................................................................................................................... 28
LAW 9015 Company Law................................................................................................................. 29
LAW 9016 Contract Law .................................................................................................................. 30
LAW 9017 Constitutional Law ......................................................................................................... 31
LAW 9018 Criminal Law................................................................................................................... 32
LAW 9019 Employment Law ........................................................................................................... 33
LAW 9021 European Human Rights Law ......................................................................................... 34
LAW 9022 European Union Law ...................................................................................................... 35
1LAW 9023 Family Law ..................................................................................................................... 36
LAW 9024 Property Law .................................................................................................................. 37
LAW 9027 Tort Law ......................................................................................................................... 38
LAW 9034 Administrative Law ........................................................................................................ 39
LAW 9036 Evidence Law ................................................................................................................. 40
MATH 9951 Methods for Applied Mathematics................................................................................ 41
MATH 9971 Classical Mechanics & Thermodynamics ....................................................................... 42
MATH 9972 Special Relativity & Tensor Calculus .............................................................................. 43
MATH 9974 Biomathematics ............................................................................................................. 44
MLMU 9001 Introduction to BIM for Construction Management ..................................................... 45
MLMU 9002 Introduction to BIM for Cost & Value Management ..................................................... 46
MLMU 9009 Theory & Practice of Building Information Modelling and Management ..................... 47
MLMU 9014 BIM Architecture 1 PBE.................................................................................................. 48
MLMU 9015 BIM Architecture 2 SBE .................................................................................................. 49
MUSM 3526 Approaches to Music Analysis - Tonal ........................................................................... 50
MUSM 9002 Performance Studies 1 ................................................................................................... 51
MUSM 9004 Ensemble 1..................................................................................................................... 53
MUSM 9011 Ensemble 2..................................................................................................................... 54
MUSM 9014 Contemporary Composition Perspectives ..................................................................... 55
MUSM 9015 Contemporary Composition Techniques ....................................................................... 56
SOC 9004 Governance and Field of Social Care Practice: Debates for Social Care Managers ....... 57
STRT 9000 Advanced Structural Design ........................................................................................... 58
Employability Skills Modules................................................................................................................. 59
BSRM 1001 Business Research Methods .......................................................................................... 60
CRIM 9000 Research Methods in Criminology ................................................................................ 61
GradCAM XXXX Philosophy of Science and Technology ................................................................. 62
GRSO 10XX Work-based Learning and Employability Skills .............................................................. 63
GRSO 1001 Research Methods ......................................................................................................... 64
GRSO 1005 Introduction to statistics ................................................................................................ 65
GRSO 1010 Introduction to Pedagogy for Postgraduates ................................................................ 66
GRSO 1012 Research Integrity .......................................................................................................... 67
MED 3036 Advanced Qualitative Research in Media Studies ......................................................... 68
2MUSM 9008 Music Career Preparation .............................................................................................. 69
MUSM 9012 Artistic Research Perspectives 1 .................................................................................... 70
MUSM 9013 Artistic Research Perspectives 2 .................................................................................... 71
THED H1001 Teaching in Higher Education ........................................................................................ 72
XXXX Practice Education in the Clinical Setting ...................................................................... 73
ZZZZ Data Handling and Analysis ........................................................................................... 74
3Please Note:
Times, dates and venues for all modules are subject to change.
4Discipline Specific Modules
5AAAA Advanced Modelling Techniques in Financial Economics
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Wednesday 10-1pm for 12 weeks starting 18th September TU Dublin Aungier Street
Student Competency.
Completion of Econometrics 1 and 2 courses in the School of Accounting and Finance, or completion
of any relevant econometric courses that demonstrate understanding of time series analysis. The
course competency is in the context of Advanced Time Series Analysis
Module Aim.
This module aims to advance time series analysis by looking at macroeconomic forecasting and policy
scenario analysis. The course will be based on a learning by doing approach where student will be
exposed to econometric techniques for modelling the dynamic behaviour of macroeconomic variables
like for example: GDP, consumption, investment, inflation, interest rates, markets performance and
any relevant theme in the field of economics and finance. The course aims to ensure that students are
able to analyse relevant variables and their response to major policy changes.
Indicative Content:
The course is structured around two key areas:
1. Model building
2. Model Forecasting
The core aspects to support the outlined two areas are summarised as follows:
1. Analysis of Time Series Properties and Model Design
2. Dynamic Specification of Vector Auto-regression (VAR) and Error Correction Models (VECMs)
3. Application and Analysis of Time Series Models
4. Evaluation of Macroeconomic Models and Outcomes
5. Forecast Uncertainty and Forecasting for Policy Analysis
Indicative Assessment Description:
100% Continuous Assessment – Research paper
6BENV 9001 Lead and BIM
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: To be confirmed TU Dublin Bolton Street
Student Competency.
Students should have intermediate knowledge of utilising a BIM authoring or management tool and
an undergraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a construction-related discipline
Module Aim.
This module is designed to introduce learners to the key principles and strategies for implementing
Lean methodologies in the construction sector. The integration of Lean and BIM is driving
transformation of Design and Construction activities as clients seek increased value, reduced/removed
waste (physical and intellectual), and smoother operation of projects.
Indicative Content:
Lean principles
Lean in Design & Construction
Lean BIM and iBIM
Lean and Irish procurement contracts
Using Lean principles to measure the benefits of BIM
Framework for adopting Lean and BIM strategies in synergy (Sacks et al. 2010) – interaction matrix
Lean and sustainability
Quality & Construction Management tools: e.g. PDCA (Continuous Improvement), Value Stream
Mapping SIPOC, LastPlanner®
Indicative Assessment Description:
Technical Report (Review of Lean & Lean in Construction) 60 %
Task-Based Project Work
7BENV 9003 BIM Mechanical and Electrical 1
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: To be confirmed TU Dublin Bolton Street
Student Competency.
Students should have an undergraduate qualification in building services, electrical, mechanical
engineering.
Module Aim.
This module is designed to take engineers & designers, with no previous BIM experience, to a level
where they are adept in the use of BIM software and can carry out primary MEP tasks within industry-
standard BIM authoring tools
Indicative Content:
Organisation of the graphic user interface (GUI)
Hierarchy of commands & sub commands on the GUI
Importing and linking
Visibility control
Spaces
MEP systems
Indicative Assessment Description:
Continuous, project-based assessment using BIM software to input a range of building services and
associated plant within a digital model 100 %
8BENV 9004 BIM Mechanical and Electrical 2
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: To be confirmed TU Dublin Bolton Street
Student Competency.
Students should have knowledge equivalent to the contents of BIM Mechanical and Electrical 1 and
an undergraduate qualification or experience in an M&E engineering-related discipline.
Module Aim.
This module is designed to take engineers & designers, from BIM MEP level 1, to a level where they
are adept in the use of BIM software and can carry out more complex MEP tasks within the graphical
user interface
Indicative Content:
Heating and cooling loads
MEP systems
Tagging and scheduling
Create families
Interference check
Plotting
Energy Analysis
Indicative Assessment Description:
Continuous project-based assessment using BIM software to input a range of building services,
associated plant and energy analysis within a digital model. 80 %
Technical report 20 %
9BIOL 9227 Cell Biology & Immunology
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: To be confirmed TU Dublin Kevin Street
Student Competency.
Suitable for students who are studying in the life sciences and have a background in
Biological/Biomedical Sciences.
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to develop and update knowledge in key areas of contemporary cell biology
and immunology.
Indicative content:
Cell cycle control system: role of cyclin-dependent protein kinases (CDKs) and CDK inhibitory proteins.
Control of cell division and growth: effect of mitogens on CDK activity, effects of DNA damage,
abnormal proliferation signals.
Apoptosis: role of caspases, cell surface death receptors, Bcl2, Inhibitors of apoptosis (IAPs),
dysregulation of apoptosis and its contribution to disease (cancer).
Ion-channel coupled, G-protein coupled and Enzyme-linked cell surface receptors, intracellular
signalling proteins: case study (pattern recognition receptors): Toll-like receptors (MAP kinase and
NFB activation).
Gene expression and RNA processing, splicing pathway, role of spliceosome, alternative and aberrant
forms of splicing, splice variants as cancer biomarkers.
Pattern recognition molecules of the innate immune system e.g. toll-like receptors.
MHC class I and II structure, function and antigen processing and presentation.
Antigen recognition structures of the adaptive immunity including the TCR and immunoglobulin
molecules.
Downstream signalling events following receptor engagement within the immune response; failures
in these systems and resulting pathology.
Lymphocyte function: T cells, B cells: subsets and roles in immune responses
Indicative assessment description:
Critical review of journal article (50 %) and peer seminars (50%)
10CFCS 9000 Perspectives on Family and Community
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Tuesday’s 4 pm to 6 pm, starting 17th September 2019, TU Dublin Grangegorman
Student Competency.
Research students from social science-related disciplines.
Module Aim
Module investigates concepts of family and community in sociological, policy and practice contexts.
Role of the family in care, education and welfare is examined in a changing society. The concept of
community is examined in relation to sociological and policy perspectives and the meaning of
community for both individuals and families is explored. Module seeks to provide socio-educational
practitioners with an opportunity to reflect on family and community aspect of clients' lives and
interaction between family, community and the state in care, education and welfare. It will furnish
students with concepts and critical perspectives to enable them to visualise how they can contribute
to best policy, practice and research in their sector.
Indicative Content
Care the role of services and the state:Caring activities and stress.
Changing roles of men and women in relation to care and work.
Community and partnership approaches to social provision.
Concepts of care and wellbeing over the lifecourse.
Ecological systems model, cultural context and the individual.
Ethical dimension of love and care.
Examination of services as loci of power, control and regulation.
Family, care and community: Identifying principles and models of best practice.
Identifying resources, risks, resilience and networks.
Ireland's mixed economy of welfare model.
Listening to families and communities: examples of innovative policy and practice:
Mapping interdependencies in families and communities.
Marginalisation and disadvantaged groups.
Parenting, interdependencies and reciprocities.
Policy models: Professionalisation of care.
Reviewing current issues- including the role of men, quality and access to services.
Social theory perspectives on family and community:
Sociological and political perspectives on family, kinship, neighbourhood and community Family and
community in traditional and contemporary society.
Standardisation of outcomes.
Support and sociability within neighbourhoods and communities.
The concept of citizenship. The enabling state.
Universalist and selectivist provision.
Values underpinning family and social policy.
Visualising approaches to practice, services, policy development and research for the future.
Indicative assessment description:
Examination 50 %
Essay 50 %
11CFCS 9002 Transitions across the lifespan
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Thursdays 4pm to 6pm, starting September 19th, TU Dublin Grangegorman RD 006.
Student Competency.
Research students from social science-related disciplines.
Module Aim
The primary aim of this module is to conceptualise and explore (human/individual) adaptation and
adjustment to normative and non-normative change throughout the lifespan. Moreover, the module
seeks to highlight the changing meanings and vantage points associated with the processes and timing
of these transitions
Indicative Content
Achievement Transitions Across the Lifespan: Adjustment to Transition:, Affiliation Transitions Across
the Lifespan: Core Concepts of Transition:
Cultural and gender influences on experiencing and adjusting to transitions.
Domains of achievement related to age and stage of development, psychological processes involved
in normative and non-normative achievement transitions (entering preschool, school, retirement):
coping with success and failure; self-efficacy and attribution of control to other; social comparison
(upward and downward comparisons).
Identity Transitions across the Lifespan.
Nature of identity; multiple transformations associated with changing developmental status and
agenda across the lifespan; emergence and development of the self-concept, competence and self-
esteem; crisis of identity in adolescence and associated concepts of individuation and increasing
autonomy; negotiating multiple pathways into adulthood and the significant implications for identity
of choosing among these pathways.
Patterns of close interrelatedness amongst the three core themes of identity, affiliation and
achievement; implications for experiences and adjustment to normative and non-normative
transitions across the lifespan; role of protective factors in facilitating transitions, resilience as a
function of gender, class and cultural differences.
Shift from child-parent relationships, characterized by horizontal power structures, to more vertical
relationships; developmental transitions during adolescence; development of intimate relationships,
sexual attitudes and behaviour and sexual orientation; the transition to formalized partnerships, such
as co-habitation, marriage and parenting; attachment relationships across the lifespan; non-
normative perspectives such as grief processes, response patterns and adjustment problems in the
context of the loss of a child; parental separation and associated child and parental adjustment.
Sources of support which may facilitate positive adjustment and resilience in the context of normative
and non-normative transitions.
Theoretical frameworks underpinning the concept of normative and non-normative transitions across
the lifespan; concepts of risk and resilience in adaptation to transitions; similarities and differences
between normative and non-normative transitions; social norms in relation to the meaning of time
and timing in contemporary society and their differential impact on the life course as a function of
gender, class and changing cultural and historical contexts; transitions.
Indicative Assessment Description:
Examination 60 %
Essay 40 %
12CFCS 9003 Management Issues in Child, Family & Community Work
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Tuesdays 6 pm to 8pm, Starting September 17th, TU Dublin Grangegorman, RD006.
Student Competency.
Research students from social science-related disciplines.
Module Aim
This module is primarily designed to benefit students working as practitioners or in senior positions in
child, family and community sectors. The module provides theoretical and practice perspectives on
management and leadership issues in the context of evolving community based services. It will focus
on effectiveness in care, education and community sectors and provide opportunities for students to
reflect critically on their own practice. It will also enable them to promote and appraise changes in the
organisational/policy context of their agencies. Key areas covered will include leadership and
communication, team work and staff development, mentoring, project evaluation, evidence informed
evaluation and planning, and working in community based contexts. Guest lecturers will elucidate
topics and present case studies on relevant issues including leadership, community led approaches,
mentoring, evaluation and organisational change.
Indicative Content
Organisational change and community development
Staff development, supervision and mentoring
Leadership in education, care and community sectors
National and local policy context shaping organisation/sector.
Learning organisations
Personal values and management styles
Different types of evaluation including a focus on process evaluation
Evidence informed planning
Multidisciplinary working and collaboration at community level
Indicative Assessment Description:
Case Study 50%
Report 50%
13CIVL 9000 Introduction to Sustainable Infrastructure
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Thursday 6-8pm for 12 weeks starting 19th September 2019, TU Dublin Bolton St
Student Competency.
Minimum entry requirements are 1. An accredited Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) in
Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline or 2. Any qualification(s)
deemed by the TU Dublin equivalent to above in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Module Aim
This module introduces the student to the main infrastructural topics which will be addressed in the
programme and highlights their economic, social and environmental impacts. Key tools for estimating
and understanding these impacts are outlined before issues of sustainability are discussed for each
infrastructural group: water; energy; transport; and structures. The module highlights the global,
national and regional contexts for the sustainability debate and presents current state of the art and
possible future trends in each area. Material is addressed at a high level, with more detailed design
and planning left to individual modules.
Indicative Content
Context
Assessment tools and concepts
Life Cycle Assessment
Water and the Environment
Energy and the Environment
Transport and the Environment
Structures and the Environment
Indicative Assessment Description:
Normally there are 2 coursework assignments during the module.
14CIVL 9001 Finite Elements in Science and Engineering
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Wednesday 4-6pm for 12 weeks starting 18th September 2019, TU Dublin Bolton St
Student Competency.
Minimum entry requirements are 1. An accredited Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) in
Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline or 2. Any qualification(s)
deemed by the TU Dublin equivalent to above in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Module Aim
This module provides students with a sound theoretical basis and an understanding of finite element
theory so they can use it to solve practical problems including thermal transport, hydraulic systems,
fluid flow, electromagnetism, electrical networks and civil engineering with worked examples
throughout. It will also demonstrate how it has been used in aeronautical, biomedical and
automotive applications. The coursework will use computational software to analyse real problems
and will demonstrate how the theoretical aspects are used in practice. Other software currently
available for other applications will also be introduced. The module will also include one or more
guest lectures by experts who have successfully applied the finite element method to real-world
problems. This will allow the student to see the potential of the method away from the classroom.
Through a sound theoretical basis, students will be able to apply the method to solve computational
d problems.
Indicative Content
Introduction to the Finite Element
Model set-up
Variational, Virtual work and Weighted Residual (Galerkin) Methods
Shape Functions
Structural beams, frames and truss analysis
Heat and Mass
Fluid flow in porous media and through hydraulic networks
Electrical networks, electromagnetism and electrostatics
Applications –in automotive, biomedical and aeronautical
Indicative Assessment Description:
Normally there are 2 coursework assignments during the module.
15CIVL 9004 Transport Planning and Simulation
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Thursday 3-6pm for 12 weeks starting 19th September 2019, TU Dublin Bolton St.
Student Competency.
Minimum entry requirements are 1. An accredited Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) in
Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline or 2. Any qualification(s)
deemed by the TU Dublin equivalent to above in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Module Aim
This module introduces the student to the characteristics of transportation supply and demand and
the policies which inform transportation choices. The modelling of urban transportation systems is
discussed, with a focus on the need to reduce overall volumes using demand management techniques.
The concept of mobility management will be focused on. Use of the VISSIM simulation model will form
a central part of the module
Indicative Content
Land-use planning techniques and their importance to the transport planning and modelling process
Derivation of travel patterns using quantitative methods
Transportation policies within Ireland, UK and US and their direct effect on the transportation planning
and modelling process
Detailed knowledge of VISSIM model, involving student gathering survey information for a given
network and modelling existing and possible future traffic scenarios within model
Indicative Assessment Description:
Normally there are 2 coursework assignments during the module.
16CIVL 9005 Traffic Management and Road Safety
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Tuesday 6-8pm for 12 weeks starting 17th September 2019, TU Dublin Bolton St.
Student Competency.
Minimum entry requirements are 1. An accredited Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) in
Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline or 2. Any qualification(s)
deemed by the TU Dublin equivalent to above in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Module Aim
This module will introduce students to advanced topics in traffic management & road safety, such as
the concepts involved in determining measures relating to the management and control of traffic in
an urban environment. It will also introduce students to the process involved to analyse and evaluate
road safety problems to determine appropriate remedial measures. Students will demonstrate
competence through a mixture of group exercises and projects.
Indicative Content
Introduction to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
Forecast traffic demand using statistical techniques
Redesigning the Urban Street
Urban Street Networks: Movement and place; Permeability and legibility; Management
Urban Street Design: Carriageway Conditions; Pedestrian & Cyclist Environment
Implementation
Shared Parking Principles
Collision statistics, road safety programs, major barriers to improvement
Interrogation of road safety strategies
Introduction to the evaluation- quality, methods and assessment of road safety schemes
Scheme Options for Design
Road Safety Audits
Indicative Assessment Description:
Normally there are 2 coursework assignments during the module.
17CIVL 9006 Energy Infrastructure
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Tuesday 4-6 pm for 12 weeks starting 17th September 2019 TU Dublin Bolton Street
Student Competency.
Minimum entry requirements are 1. An accredited Second Class Honours Grade Two (2:2) in
Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline or 2. Any qualification(s)
deemed by the TU Dublin equivalent to above in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Module Aim
This module introduces the student to energy infrastructure concerns energy production,
transmission and storage. Robust, efficient and cost-effective infrastructure is crucial for the
functioning of integrated national, all-island and European markets and to help meet climate and
energy targets. Ireland needs to modernise and expand its energy network to adapt to new renewable
sources.
Indicative Content
Context: national, all-island and European.
Energy sustainability concepts
Production technologies
Distribution technologies
Energy storage
The future of energy infrastructure
Indicative Assessment Description:
Normally there are 2 coursework assignments during the module.
18CRIM 9001 Criminological Theory
Credits: 15 ECTS
Timetable: Thursdays 5-8 pm starting 19th September 2019 TU Dublin Grangegorman
Student Competency.
Research students from social science-related disciplines.
Module Aim
The module introduces the student to classicism and positivism and looks at the relevance of classical
theory today. The student will then proceed to examine the work of the Chicago school and social
disorganisation theory (this may be thought of as sociological positivism). The module also covers
other key theories such as control theory; subcultural and strain theories; labelling perspectives on
crime; radical and critical criminology and left realism. As each new theory is introduced to the
student, an understanding of its limitations and main criticisms and the connections and distinctions
between it and other theories and practice will be imparted as well as the basic concepts.
Indicative Content
Theory applied to discussion of- Anomie Theory/Strain/Sub Cultural Theory:
Crime as a response to social inequality and the gap between culture and social structure.
Survey of the work of inter alia Durkheim, Merton, Cloward and Ohlin, Cohen and Agnew.
Indicative Assessment Description:
Short Essay on Classical Criminological Theory (2,000 words) 25%
Substantive Essay Integrating Module Elements (3,500-4,000 words). 60%
Learning group participation and final presentation. 15%
19ENEH 1006 Applied Modelling in Environment, Food and Health
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: 1 day Greenway TU Dublin Grangegorman and ½ day TU Dublin Mountjoy Square
week of 28thOctober and 1 day week of 16th December Greenway TU Dublin Grangegorman
Student Competency.
No specific student competency needed
Module Aim
Applied Modelling in Environment, Food and Health is a module that covers a spectrum of applied
mathematics (i) in Environmental Sciences with attention to sensors and chemometrics (ii) in Food
Science including the modelling of biochemical and physical dynamics and (ii) in Health dealing with
issues arising from modelling in Pharmaceutical Healthcare research. The focus of the module is to
introduce and expose the student to modelling approaches as a result of the exploitation of
informative experimental designs. This output will be the driving force for describing phenomena
applied to the own research of the student in the area. The student will be exposed to new advances
in modelling practices and tools of analysis and through example will learn the basics of how to apply
this knowledge in their own research programme. Skills on defining problem objectives in dynamic
food and health environments will be transferred and the software tools to manage such queries will
be explored. Modelling applications will be transferred and will engage in critical assessment for
applying mathematical knowledge to particular contexts.
Indicative Content:
Session 1)
Linear and Nonlinear modelling
Introduction to design of experiments
Linear modelling
Nonlinear Modelling
Empirical vs Non-Empirical modelling
Session 2)
Kinetic modelling of physical and chemical phenomena
Chemical reaction kinetics
Biological reaction kinetics
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Session 3)
Introduction to Stoichiastic modelling
Discriminating between variability and uncertainty
Distributions characterisation
Probabilistic modelling
Quantitative risk assessment
Session 4.
Chemometrics/Multivariate data analysis
Data pre-processing
Exploratory Analysis
Discriminant Models 1: Unsupervised
Discriminant Models 2: Supervised
Multivariate Regression
Indicative Assessment Description:
100 % CA
20ENEN 9101 NZEB Policy & Technologies
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Blended online delivery with 4 teaching & 2 projects weeks. Each teaching week has
3 hours of recorded lectures to view. A web-based student handbook, a module site and a social media
site further support the delivery. On-site workshop at end of week 5.
Student Competency.
Students should have a cognate undergraduate degree (e.g. architecture, engineering or building
surveying).
Module Aim
The NZEB Policy & Technologies module is presented in two components, the first covering NZEB
policy and legislation, the second covering NZEB building technologies. The policy and legislation
component is designed to develop an understanding of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and
Energy Performance in Buildings Directive (EPBD), which require the transposition of the Nearly Zero
Energy Building (NZEB) performance standard to the Irish statutory and regulatory environment. It
explores European and national policies in building energy efficiency and NZEB and explores the legal
and policy issues necessary for building design professionals to be able to influence the shift to NZEB
design and construction. The building technologies component is designed to enable experienced
building design professionals to develop an understanding of the emerging technologies used in the
NZEB performance standard with a focus on the use of materials and installations suitable for the
design of building solutions in NZEB dwelling design and retrofit.
Indicative Content:
NZEB Policy and legislation:
EU + national policies regarding energy efficiency + NZEB: Energy Performance in Buildings
Directive (EPBD) + Energy Efficiency Directive (EED);
General NZEB application to both new build and retrofit buildings;
Analysis of building stock in Ireland and main uses;
Difference in application of NZEB to residential and non- residential buildings;
NZEB building technologies
Materials & Installations suitable for NZEB design and retrofitting:
Building fabric: existing performance assessment;
Building fabric: additions and interventions;
Indicative Assessment Description:
There are two components with C#1 = 70%, C#2 = 30%.
Component #1 is two summative assessments delivered as McQ online, each with 60% pass needed.
Component #2 is a mini-project with 40% pass required.
21ENEN 9102 NZEB Calculation & Cost Optimality
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Blended online delivery with 4 teaching & 2 projects weeks. Each teaching week has
3 hours of recorded lectures to view. A web-based student handbook, a module site and a social media
site further support the delivery. On-site workshop at end of week 5.
Student Competency.
Students should have a cognate undergraduate degree (e.g. architecture, engineering or building
surveying, building science).
Module Aim
The Calculation element of the NZEB Calculation & Cost Optimality module will enable the learner
to appraise and select from a range of calculation theories and methodologies used in energy
modelling of building fabric. The module will explore how specific calculation theories and
methodologies are used to achieve compliance with the Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB)
performance standard, evaluating both minimum performance requirements and enhanced /
improved detailing & specification. The Cost Optimality element of the module introduces the
learner to the concept of cost optimality as provided for in the Energy Performance in Buildings
Directive (EPBD). It investigates life cycle cost analysis and investment return and explores the cost
management and financial issues necessary for professionals to be able to influence the shift to NZEB
design and construction.
Indicative Content:
Energy calculation
Fundamental units of energy measurement and calculations using units correctly (to be taught
comprehensively).
U-value (W/m2K) calculation to BR443 level (ISO 6946) (to be taught comprehensively).
Psi-value (W/mK) and Chi-value (W/K) origin, cause & context in U-value to be examined (NOT
modelled or if so then only by demonstration).
Y-value (W/m2K) calculation in context of a DEAP assessment and its effect on BER through
use of a case study (to be taught comprehensively).
Brief introduction to moisture in building fabric, moisture risks (i.e. interstitial and surface
condensation, surface condensation and mould) including surface risk of condensation (frsi)
calculations;
Management and finance
Cost / benefit balance;
Simple Payback Calculation;
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Calculation (LCCA);
Investment return;
Cost optimality;
Indicative Assessment Description:
There are two components with C#1 = 70%, C#2 = 30%.
Component #1 is two summative assessments delivered as McQ online, each with 60% pass needed.
Component #2 is a mini-project with 40% pass required.
22ENEN 9103 Energy Modelling Tools #1 (DEAP)
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Blended online delivery with 4 teaching & 2 projects weeks. Each teaching week has
3 hours of recorded lectures to view. A web-based student handbook, a module site and a social media
site further support the delivery. On-site workshop at end of week 5.
Student Competency.
Students should have a cognate undergraduate degree (e.g. architecture, engineering or building
surveying).
Module Aim
This Energy Modelling Tools #1 (DEAP) module is designed to enable experienced building design
professionals to develop knowledge and skill in the application of the Irish statutory Dwelling Energy
Assessment Procedure (DEAP). DEAP is a simplified energy assessment tool used to demonstrate
compliance with domestic building regulations and domestic building energy rating. It can also be
applied to inform the design of Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) performance solutions in
residential buildings. The module assists learners to develop a critical understanding and knowledge
of the DEAP energy tool and method including the conventions and guidance that the method relies
upon to determine geometry, fabric, ventilation and heating systems inputs, and an array of
conventional energy systems, renewable energy technologies and controls solutions. The module
develops skills and critical understanding of the energy assessment tool in the context of residential
design applications, facilitating informed design decisions in relation to energy performance impacts
from geometry, fabric, services and renewable systems toward achieving the NZEB design
performance standard. It requires the application of the DEAP tool and method to explore, propose
and determine case specific building, fabric systems and renewable solutions to validate energy
compliance with performance standards.
Indicative Content:
Energy modelling (Simplified Energy Rating Method) of residential buildings: tools and techniques
Incorporation of renewable energy sources in building stock
Introduction and overview of the DEAP method
Application of DEAP tool and method for conventional housing and systems.
Overview of conventions and guidance
Overview and application of method for alternative and renewable energy systems
Indicative Assessment Description:
There are two components with C#1 = 70%, C#2 = 30%.
Component #1 is two summative assessments delivered as McQ online, each with 60% pass needed.
Component #2 is a mini-project with 40% pass required.
23ENEN 9104 Energy Modelling Tools #2 (PHPP)
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Blended online delivery with 4 teaching & 2 projects weeks. Each teaching week has
3 hours of recorded lectures to view. A web-based student handbook, a module site and a social media
site further support the delivery. On-site workshop at end of week 5.
Student Competency.
Students should have a cognate undergraduate degree (e.g. architecture, engineering or building
surveying).
Module Aim
The Energy Modelling Tools #2 (PHPP) module is designed to enable experienced building design
professionals to develop and apply an understanding of the international Passive House Planning
Pack (PHPP) modelling and design software in building performance design for existing and new
residential or non-residential uses in Ireland and in similar temperate climatic zones in Europe and
elsewhere. It requires the application of calculation theories and methodologies and energy
modelling protocols to meet the Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) performance standard. It
develops skills in the application of advanced tools in modelling and designing buildings and explores
techniques for upgrading geometry, fabric and services installations to achieve the NZEB design
performance standard, using the internationally recognised Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
energy performance design tool. It employs project-based learning techniques to explore, propose
and determine case-specific building, fabric and energy systems solutions that deliver energy
performance comparable with the EU NZEB performance standard through the application of the
PHPP design tool.
Indicative Content:
Energy modelling of buildings: tools and techniques
Description tools and methods;
International PHPP energy calculation methods and techniques: PHPP;
Geometry, fabric, services and systems installations including MVHR, heat pumps, PV;
Case studies;
Indicative Assessment Description:
There are two components with C#1 = 70%, C#2 = 30%.
Component #1 is two summative assessments delivered as McQ online, each with 60% pass needed.
Component #2 is a mini-project with 40% pass required.
24ENEN 9105 Hygrothermal Risk Assessment for Building Performance
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Blended online delivery with 4 teaching & 2 projects weeks. Each teaching week has
3 hours of recorded lectures to view. A web-based student handbook, a module site and a social media
site further support the delivery. On-site workshop at end of week 5.
Student Competency.
Students should have a cognate undergraduate degree (e.g. architecture, engineering or building
surveying, building science).
Module Aim
The Hygrothermal Risk Assessment for Building Performance module enables learners to explore
and critique the applied building physics and conventions of hygrothermal calculation and risk
evaluation, and their use in creating high quality building fabric performance specifications. It
engages the learner in the analysis and evaluation of the relevant standards and validated software
used in the steady state calculation of hygrothermal risk for a limited group of construction
components, and the transient numerical simulation of hygrothermal risk for all construction
components. It enables the learner to differentiate and appraise underlying building physics
principles and calculation conventions to specify building construction assemblies which satisfy
hygrothermal performance requirements and to conclude when specialist guidance is needed.
Indicative Content:
Hygrothermal risk evaluation –
Physics and conventions:
Introduction to applied building physics relevant to the steady state calculation and transient
numerical simulation software applications that are used to assess hygrothermal risks in Irish
dwellings;
Conventions for hygrothermal risk assessment using steady state calculation;
Conventions for hygrothermal risk assessment using transient numerical simulation;
Material data: how it is measured, where can it be found, how to risk assess using inadequate
data.
Guidance and standards for calculation:
Introduction to hygrothermal guidance and standards
Computer applications & report writing
Computer applications for 1D steady state risk assessment (using Glaser Method)
Computer applications for 1D transient numeric simulation (featuring Wufi Pro)
Creating a formal assessment
Hygrothermal problem solving
Construction conditions that exacerbate hygrothermal risks in traditional, retrofitted and
contemporary construction assemblies;
Construction approaches with low hygrothermal risk: guidance
Indicative Assessment Description:
There are two components with C#1 = 70%, C#2 = 30%.
Component #1 is two summative assessments delivered as McQ online, each with 60% pass needed.
Component #2 is a mini-project with 40% pass required.
25ENEN 9106 Thermal Bridge Calculation for Building Performance
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timetable: Blended online delivery with 4 teaching & 2 projects weeks. Each teaching week has
3 hours of recorded lectures to view. A web-based student handbook, a module site and a social media
site further support the delivery. On-site workshop at end of week 5.
Student Competency.
Students should have a cognate undergraduate degree (e.g. architecture, engineering or building
surveying, building science ).
Module Aim
The Thermal Bridge Calculation for Building Performance module provides learners with an
introduction to the applied building physics and conventions of thermal bridge calculation, and their
use in creating high quality building performance designs to the Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB)
standard. The focus of the module is on the application of theoretical knowledge and mathematical
calculation tools to the use of a 2D thermal modelling application. The module enables the learner
to engage in a critical analysis of the relevant standards through the use of validated 2D thermal
modelling software. This requires the application of applied building physics and conventions of
thermal bridge calculation in the creation of high quality building details which comply with 2D
thermal modelling conventions and standards and the TGD Part L of the Building Regulations, and to
know when specialist guidance is needed.
Indicative Content:
Thermal modelling Physics and conventions:
Introduction to applied building physics relevant to risks associated with thermal bridges in
Irish dwellings;
Conventions for thermal bridge calculation;
Conventions for (fRsi) surface risk of condensation calculations.
Guidance and standards for calculation:
Introduction to thermal bridge guidance and standards.
Computer applications & report writing
Computer applications for 2D thermal bridge calculation
Creating a formal assessment
Thermal bridge problem solving
Construction details that exacerbate thermal bridge risks in traditional, retrofitted and
contemporary construction assemblies;
Low thermal bridging construction: guidance
Indicative Assessment Description:
There are two components with C#1 = 70%, C#2 = 30%.
Component #1 is two summative assessments delivered as McQ online, each with 60% pass needed.
Component #2 is a mini-project with 40% pass required.
26LAW 4021 Jurisprudence
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Tuesday 7.30pm-9.00pm, starting 17th September, TU Dublin Aungier Street 2085
Student Competency.
IELTS 7.5 or equivalent
Module Aim
This module equips students with a thorough and critically informed understanding of the major
principles, concepts and ideas in legal theory. It promotes a deep understanding of law through
analysis of range of theoretical perspectives on law and legal process, and the relationship between
law and social life.
Indicative Content
Introduction: What is Jurisprudence? What is Law? Why do lawyers need
theory?
Law as it is:
British legal Positivism
The law according to Hubert Hart
Germanic legal positivism
Law and Morality
The Natural Law tradition
Separation of Law and Morality
Ronald Dworkin on Law & Morality
Sociological Jurisprudence
Sociology, sociology of law and sociological jurisprudence
Marx, Webber, Durkheim & Ehrlich
Pound and law as social Engineering
Radical jurisprudence
Critical legal studies
Postmodern legal theory
Feminist jurisprudence and queer theory
Outside the law
Law and literature
Indicative Assessment Description:
60 % Three hour terminal examination containing essay questions which build upon formative
assessments provided in lecture and tutorial sessions.
40 % Self-directed essay/project
Research students taking this modules MUST fulfil the assessment requirements for the module,
including examination.
27LAW 9008 Criminology
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Tuesday 6.00pm- 7.30pm, starting 17th September, TU Dublin Aungier Street 2024
Student Competency.
IELTS 7.5 or equivalent
Module Aim
This module enables students to explore and critically appraise theoretical perspectives and debates
in criminology and investigate elements of the criminal justice system analytically with the use of
criminological theory. Students investigate and evaluate major concepts and ideas within the
academic literature. The module serves as an introduction to criminological theory and, as such, will
pay particular attention to the main schools within criminology and their development. Criticisms of
and comparisons between the theoretical schools will be explored and appraised. These debates
provide a framework within which elements of the Irish criminal justice system are investigated. Crime
statistics, the media reporting of crime, policing, the role of victims in criminal justice, sentencing
policy and prison policy in Ireland will be central elements of study. Students will explore and assess
the current structures in these areas, examine the central debates relevant to each topic and assess
them from a theoretical perspective.
Indicative Content
Part A: An Introduction to Criminological Theory
Early Criminological Theories, Classicism and Positivism
Psychological Theories of Crime Psychoanalysis of criminal behaviour, learning and cognitive theories
Sociological Theories of Crime, Development of sociological study of crime, The influence of Durkheim
Merton and Strain Theory
Environmental/Socio-Spatial Criminology, Wilson and theories of defensible space
Subcultural Theories of Crime
Social Interactionism
Labelling Theory: Lemert and Becker
Critical and Radical Perspectives in Criminology
Marxist Criminology, Left and Right Realism, The relevance of Marx to Criminology today?
Feminist Criminological Theory, The development of feminist criminology, The relationship of gender
to crime and punishment
Contemporary and Emerging Criminological Theories
Garland and The Culture of Control: impact, relevance and critique
Governance in ‘late modernity’ and the use/place of crime
Penology and the philosophy of punishment
Part B: Criminal Justice in Ireland: Criminological Perspectives
Levels of crime in Ireland and perspectives on crime statistics, Victims in the Irish criminal justice
system: victimology and victims’ rights, Moral panic theory and the media reporting of crime in Ireland
Policing: theory and practice in Ireland Prisons and Penal Policy in Ireland
Indicative Assessment Description:
40 % Research Essay 3500 words
60 % Terminal Exam
Research students taking this modules MUST fulfil the assessment requirements for the module,
including examination.
28LAW 9015 Company Law
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Monday 9.00am-11.00am, starting 16th September, TU Dublin Aungier Street 2046
Student Competency.
IELTS 7.5 or equivalent
Module Aim
This module equips students with a critically informed knowledge and understanding of the forms of
association available to businesses and other enterprises in Ireland, focused in particular on the
management structure and practical administration of registered companies. All key areas of company
law are considered including formation, administration, directors’ duties, borrowing and winding up.
Indicative Content
Sources of company law.
Corporate personality.
Types of company, company formation and its consequences.
Company governance, division of power within a company.
Types of directors, directors’ procedural rules applicable to directors.
Restriction and disqualification of directors.
Director’s duties.
Company capital, including sources of capital and investor protection.
Payments from capital.
Members’ rights and minority protection.
Creditors and security, company borrowing.
Receivership.
Liquidation.
Examinership.
Indicative Assessment Description:
100 % This module is assessed by way of a three hour terminal examination containing a mix of essay
and problem questions which build upon formative assessments provided in lecture and tutorial
sessions.
Research students taking this modules MUST fulfil the assessment requirements for the module,
including examination.
29LAW 9016 Contract Law
Credits: 10 ECTS
Timetable: Friday 12 - 2.00pm, starting 20th September, 2019, TU Dublin Aungier Street 3044
Student Competency.
IELTS 7.5 or equivalent
Module Aim
This module provides students with a firm understanding of the operation of the rules of contract in
the Irish legal system. It is fundamentally concerned with agreement, consideration and the intention
to create legal relations. The terms and clauses of contracts are examined, followed by vitiating and
voiding factors, the termination of contracts and, finally, remedies for breach of contract.
Indicative Content
The Origins and Philosophy of Contract Law
Contract Formation
The Agreement: Offer and Acceptance
Enforcing Agreement: the Intention to Create Legal Relations and the Requirement of Certainty
Enforcing Agreement: Consideration
Promissory and Proprietary Estoppel
The Capacity to Contract: Infancy, Insanity and Intoxication
Privity of Contract and third-party rights
The Formalities of Contract
Contracting in Cyberspace: The implications of E-commerce
The Terms of a Contract
The Incorporation, Effects and Relative Importance of the Terms of a Contract;
Express and Implied Terms
The Incorporation and Effects of Exemption/Exclusion Clauses and Limited Liability Clauses
The Statutory Regulation of Contract Clauses (with particular reference to Consumer Protection)
Contractual Defences
Misrepresentation; Contracts uberrimae fidei
Mistake
Duress, Undue Influence, Unconscionable and Improvident Bargains
Contracts and Public Policy: Illegal and Void Contracts; Contracts in Restraint of Trade and
Employment (outline only)
The ‘End’ of a Contract
The Termination of a Contract: Performance, agreement, breach and frustration;
The discharge of contracts
Remedies for Breach of Contract
Indicative Assessment Description:
80 % Examination: Three hour terminal examination containing a mix of essay and problem questions
which build upon formative assessments provided in lecture and tutorial sessions
20 % Coursework: Student work in groups to draft a legally valid contract for a given commercial
scenario
Research students taking this modules MUST fulfil the assessment requirements for the module,
including examination.
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