Module Provider: |
School of Construction Management and Engineering |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
H (Honours) |
Terms in which taught: |
Spring |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
GK
Cook |
Pre-requisites: |
CE1CCT
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
To provide the knowledge and understanding necessary to allow the student to identify the issues related to inclusion and accessibility and the relevant legislation in order to assess the suitability of various elements of building and transport provision and their associated facilities. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
The student will be able to identify the issues related to inclusion and accessibility and the legislation relevant to such matters.
The student will be able to assess the suitability of various elements of building provision and facilities in assisting or hindering the ability to use the built environment.
The course will enable students to consider needs of housing, and transport environments. |
Additional outcomes:
An appreciation of the issues experienced by disabled and non-disabled people when using various environments. |
Outline content:
Attitudes towards disability and disabled people, history and consequences.
Models of disability.
Disability and access legislation and guidance.
The use of colour and lighting in the built and transport environments to assist people with sensory impairments.
Communication in built and transport environments.
Emergency, lighting and wayfinding provision.
Design - visual, spatial and acoustic.
The design and management of inclusive transport systems.
Accessible, inclusive housing.
The use of assistive technologies in maximising independence.
Access Auditing and the management of inclusive, accessible environments. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Lectures and Private Study. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
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20 |
2 |
| Tutorials/seminars |
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| Practicals |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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| Total hours |
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20 |
2 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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1 |
| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework :
One Assignemnt
Relative percentage of coursework : 20%
Penalties for late submission :
In accordance with University policy
Examinations :
One two-hour examination in June
Requirements for a pass :
40%
Reassessment arrangements :
Re-examination in August/September only. |
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