n.BA.FM.Nawi.11HS (Natural sciences in FM) 
Module: Natural sciences in FM
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No.
n.BA.FM.Nawi.11HS
Title
Natural sciences in FM
Managed by
Thomas Hofmann
Credits
6

Description

Version: 2.0 start 01 August 2012
Study programme Facility Management
Courses/Weighting
Course Code Course title Weighting
n.BA.FM.Phy.11HS.V Physics 33%
n.BA.FM.Che.11HS.V Chemistry for FM 34%
n.BA.FM.PrChe.11HS.P Chemistry for FM, laboratory  
n.BA.FM.GLMBH.11HS.V Microbiology / FM hygiene basics 33%
     
     
Status Compulsory module
*Type C Core course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Facility Management degree programme, 22 June 2010
Entrance requirements Scientific foundations
Follow-up modules -
Comments -
Telephone +41 (0)58 934 56 27
Email thomas.hofmann@zhaw.ch

*Type:
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor course/module

 
Course: Chemistry for FM
No.
n.BA.FM.Che.11HS.V
Title
Chemistry for FM
Managed by
Thomas Hofmann

Description

Version: 2.0 start 01 August 2012
Status Compulsory Course
*Type C Core course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Facility Management degree programme, 22 June 2010
Total workload in lessons
Semester 2. Semester
Lectures 14
Coached selfstudy 0
Autonomous selfstudy 16
Total workload 30
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Thomas Hofmann
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Boris Thamberger, Thomas Leiblein
Learning outcomes and competencies
  • Understanding of the interaction between material and the environment
  • Chemical understanding of materials, building materials and chemical engineering products in the laboratory and in everyday FM practice
Course content Understanding and knowledge of the following products from everyday FM experience:
  • Chemo-technical products and formulations and their    
  • History
  • Colours, dyeing (textiles) and lacquers
  • Mineral building materials (clay, plaster, concrete)
  • Water and water chemistry, processing and analysis
  • Corrosion
  • Environmental law and ethics
  • LCAs and LCCs & sustainability
  • Plastics
  • Cosmetics and toiletries
  • Legal issues for chemicals
  • Chemical interfaces in FM operations
  • Responsibility of FMs regarding CTP
Language of instruction German
Expected attendance -
Assessment Written module exam

If 5 or fewer students take part in a repeat exam, the test can be modified at the request of the lecturers: ie, instead of a written, an oral examination will be held. This requires the written consent of the students. (Please notify the altered examination form to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch; form can be obtained from the Admissions Office.)
Bibliography Script
Entrance requirements Mathematics, basics of chemistry
Follow-up courses Hygiene management
Comments Course documentation on Moodle
Telephone +41 (0)58 934 56 27 
Email thomas.hofmann@zhaw.ch

*Type:
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor course/module
Course: Microbiology / FM hygiene basics
No.
n.BA.FM.GLMBH.11HS.V
Title
Microbiology / FM hygiene basics
Managed by
Giovanna Spielmann-Prada

Description

Version: 2.0 start 01 August 2012
Status Compulsory Course
*Type C Core course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Facility Management degree programme, 22 June 2010
Total workload in lessons
Semester 2. Semester
Lectures 28
Coached selfstudy -
Autonomous selfstudy 32
Total workload 60
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Giovanna Spielmann
 
Learning outcomes and competencies The students:
  • have an idea what microorganisms are, what bacteria, fungi and viruses look like, how their cells are constructed and how they multiply.
  • know why microorganisms multiply exponentially and why they develop such huge metabolic activities.
  • know what factors influence microbial growth and in what form.
  • know various methods for the thermal inactivation of microorganisms and their areas of application.
  • can identify the tasks of hygiene, create and implement a complete hygiene plan for a company , and specify methods for checking measures taken.
  • are able to demonstrate what the localised flora in humans are and what personal hygiene measures prevent germ transmission in catering institutions, hospitals, etc.
  • know the relevant modes of transmission of the bacteria and the measures that allow germ reduction.
  • understand what microbial contamination us, how it proceeds, which germs come into question as causes, what factors favour them and what prevention strategies exist.
  • know what the rules are when dealing with cleaning materials and disinfectants.
  • know the major disinfectants (alcohols, aldehydes, oxygen releasers and quaternary ammonium salts) with respect to areas of application, effect on the different bacterial groups, mode of operation and potential risks for the cleaning staff, etc.
  • know the most important animal pests and vermin regarding pathways, requirements, effects or risks to humans, control options.
Course content
  1. Development and significance of microbiology
  2. Bacteria
  3. Fungi
  4. Viruses
  5. Growth of microorganisms
  6. General Hygiene
  7. Cleaning and Disinfection
  8. Pest control
  9. Food spoilage
  10. Food poisoning
Language of instruction German
Expected attendance -
Assessment Written module exam

If 5 or fewer students take part in a repeat exam, the test can be modified at the request of the lecturers: ie, instead of a written, an oral examination will be held. This requires the written consent of the students. (Please notify the altered examination form to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch; form can be obtained from the Admissions Office.)
Bibliography Madigan M.T.;Martinko J.M., Dunlap P.V., Clark D.P.: Brock - Biology of Microorganisms. 12th edition. 2009. Pearson Higher Education. ISBN 0321536150.
Entrance requirements Vocational baccalaureate (BMS) / Academic baccalaureate (Matura)
Follow-up courses Foodservice processes; Logistics and hygiene management
Comments -
Telephone +41 (0)58 934 57 71   
Email giovanna.spielmann@zhaw.ch

*Type:
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor course/module
Course: Physics
No.
n.BA.FM.Phy.11HS.V
Title
Physics
Managed by
Thomas Ott

Description

Version: 4.0 start 01 August 2014
Status Compulsory Course
*Type C Core course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Facility Management degree programme
Total workload in lessons
Semester 2. Semester
Lectures 28
Coached selfstudy 16
Autonomous selfstudy 16
Total workload 60
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Thomas Ott
Learning outcomes and competencies Students become familiar with the basic principles of mechanics, thermodynamics and electricity, as well as certain technical applications. The central topic is the various forms of energy and their conversion.
Course content Fundamentals of mechanics
  • Speed, force, work, power
  • Efficiency
  • Energy, energy conservation
Thermodynamics
  • 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics
  • Combined heat and power units, heat pumps, refrigeration
Electricity
  • Current, voltage, Ohm's Law
  • AC
  • Power supply
  • Lighting
Electromagnetic waves
Language of instruction German
Expected attendance -
Assessment Final module exam - written (80%)
Midsemester test - written examination (20%)

If 5 or fewer students take part in a repeat exam, the test can be modified at the request of the lecturers: ie, instead of a written, an oral examination will be held. This requires the written consent of the students. (Please notify the altered examination form to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch; form can be obtained from the Admissions Office.)
Bibliography Script
Entrance requirements Mathematics 1st semester
No previous knowledge of physics
Follow-up courses Basics of sustainable buildings
Comments -
Telephone -
Email thomas.ott@zhaw.ch

*Type:
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor course/module

Note

Course: Chemistry for FM, lab course
No.
n.BA.FM.PrChe.11HS.P
Title
Chemistry for FM, lab course
Managed by
Thomas Hofmann

Description

Version: 2.0 start 01 August 2012
Status Compulsory Course
*Type C Core course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Facility Management degree programme, 22 June 2010
Total workload in lessons
Semester 2. Semester
Lectures -
Coached selfstudy 30
Autonomous selfstudy -
Total workload 30
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Thomas Hofmann
-
Boris Thamberger, Thomas Leiblein
Learning outcomes and competencies Practical implementation of the theory of chemistry course for FM in the laboratory
Course content Chemo-technical products and formulations
Emulsion terms, types of surfactants, HLB values, raw materials, compatibility, CTP

Colours, dyeing (textiles) and paints
Structure and formulation of coatings, paints and pigments
Film formation process, VOC problems

Mineral building materials (clay, plaster, concrete)
w / c value, grading curves, building material corrosion, condition analyses, evaluation of building materials

Water and water chemistry, processing and analysis
Water as a raw material in the household; limescale and corrosion, effluents
Analysis by titration

Corrosion
Theory of corrosion in building installations, materials knowledge, crevice corrosion, pitting

Plastics
Production of plastics, analysis in everyday life, fire behaviour, use characteristics

Cosmetics and body care
Manufacture of cosmetic formulations: Lipsticks, creams and ointments, lotions

Legal issues around chemicals
GHS and ChemG implementation in everyday laboratory and FM practice
Language of instruction German
Expected attendance 80%
Assessment Submission of protocols and fulfilment of the practical tasks

If 5 or fewer students take part in a repeat exam, the test can be modified at the request of the lecturers: ie, instead of a written, an oral examination will be held. This requires the written consent of the students. (Please notify the altered examination form to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch; form can be obtained from the Admissions Office.)
Bibliography -
Entrance requirements Chemistry basics
Follow-up courses Hygiene management
Comments -
Telephone +41 (0)58 934 56 27 
Email thomas.hofmann@zhaw.ch

*Type:
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor course/module