Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:01
This course introduces students to the world of the built environment, professional surveying practice and the construction industry. The first section of the course discusses the different types and characteristics of propert and the different legal interests that can exist in property, why people invest in property and why and how property is developed; the second section focuses on the design and construction of buildings, the identification of defects as well their impact on the environment and relevant sustainability issues.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Offshore | Sustained Study | No |
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Environmental and climatic influences in building design and material choice;sustainable built environment; building degradation and pathology; building defects; structural and condition surveys; building measurement and survey drawings; planning, legal and financial framework.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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Individual feedback will be given on the essay and the outcomes of the class test will be discussed in lectures. Formative assessment will be provided on the essay. |
Word Count | 1500 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Factual | Remember | ILOs for this course are available in the course guide |
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