Module Provider: |
School of Construction Management and Engineering |
Number of credits: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
H (Honours) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn and Spring |
Module Convenor: |
Mr
SLJ
Mika |
Pre-requisites: |
CE1CCT CE1CBS CE2CCS CE2CS1 CE2CBP
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Co-requisites: |
CE3CDR
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Modules excluded: |
CE3CMP
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Module version for: |
2006/7 |
Aims:
The student will be able to meet a client’s brief to refurbish an existing building. This to be achieved through an examination of a client’s brief followed by a series of site visits, which will provide the knowledge and understanding of carrying out a physical survey, to several buildings owned by the client. A final solution will be developed. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module, it is expected that the student will be able to:
evaluate a client's brief
appraise critically the condition of a building
apply the various building regulations to a design solution
propose viable technical solutions for two refurbishment schemes |
Additional outcomes:
Students will be able to create two project portfolios demonstrating their ability to assimilate large amounts of information into a coherent form. Drawing skills will be developed and enhanced and students will also increase their IT skills by use of CAD software and relevant web resources and databases. Students will play a part as a team member undertaking building surveys and gain practical experience in the use of levels, theodolites, and tapes. |
Outline content:
The module is based on the need to meet a client's brief to refurbish existing buildings. The module starts with an examination of a client's brief followed by a series of site visits to several buildings owned by the client. During these inspections students are required to undertake a physical survey of the buildings including measuring and condition assessment. During this time, students are also encouraged to discuss the brief with the client. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Tutorials, Study Visits and Private Study. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
2 |
4 |
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| Practicals |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
21 |
21 |
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| Total hours |
23 |
25 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
1 |
1 |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework :
Two project of c.5000 words each.
Relative percentage of coursework : 100%
Penalties for late submission :
There will be a deduction of 10% for any work submitted up to one week after the original deadline for submission. Thereafter a mark of zero will be recorded.
Examinations :
None
Requirements for a pass :
40%
Reassessment arrangements :
One project of c.5000 words which must be submitted by the first day of September. |
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