Module Provider: |
School of Construction Management and Engineering |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
C (Certificate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
D
Shipworth |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
CE1CCT or CE1EC2
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
To provide the knowledge and skill to construct technical and architectural drawings including: Plans, Sections, Elevations, Building location drawings and Axonometric projections and to discriminate between reliable and unreliable information sources in order to produce accurate drawings.
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Assessable learning outcomes:
Be able to rapidly construct reasoned arguments and present them orally to an audience. Construct technical and architectural drawings including: Plans, Sections, Elevations, Building location drawings and Axonometric projections. Discriminate between reliable and unreliable information sources. Additional outcomes Develop their critical thinking skills |
Additional outcomes:
Develop their critical thinking skills |
Outline content:
Introduction to technical drawing: plans, sections, elevations & details Three-dimensional representation Symbols and dimensioning Report writing CV preparation Debating Making personal presentations Evaluating information sources Critical thinking |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Lectures, Tutorials and Private Study. |
Contact hours:
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| Lectures |
20 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
20 |
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| Total hours |
40 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
2 |
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Assessment:
Coursework : One set of technical drawings - 50% One debate - 50% Relative percentage of coursework : 100% Penalties for late submission : For the set of technical drawings there will be a deduction of 10 marks (out of 100) for any work submitted up to one calendar week after the original deadline for submission. Thereafter a mark of zero will be recorded. .For the debate, a satisfactory reason must be given for non-attendance. If illness is the cause, a medical certificate or attendance at the Health Centre will be required. Examinations : None Requirements for a pass : 40% Reassessment arrangements : Re-examination in September only. |