Rural Land Use and Valuation: Principles and Practice Part 1

Course Code

GG5035

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Marsaili Aspinall

Pre-requisites

none

Co-requisites

none

Notes

Overview

This course has two elements; land use and valuation. As regards land use, on completion of the course the student should be able to determine the range of feasible usage options available for any tract of rural land, gain knowledge of the basic principles of agriculture, game, forest and environmental management, be able to consider various agricultural uses of land, eg cropping and grazing, appreciate the principles which underlie agri-environment schemes, gain practical experience of assessing a proposed land-use change and gain a broad overview of Britain’s forestry sector. As regards valuation the course provides an understanding of the role of the valuer within the surveying profession, the basic techniques employed by valuers and how these techniques may be applied in the rural context. This enables the student to communicate effectively with clients, other property related professionals and appropriate authorities.

Structure

Two x two-hour lectures per week

Assessment

One three hour exam (60%) and three assignments (40%)