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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Property Law (Online LLB) | |||
| Reference | LL2302 | Version | 3 |
| Created | June 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | August 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to obtain a knowledge and understanding of the main principles of property law. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the main principles of Scots property law. |
| 2 | Analyse key issues relating to the principles of property law. |
| 3 | Apply the principles of property law to practical situations. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The Nature and Classification of Rights in Property; Ownership; Original Acquisition; Derivative Acquisition of Corporeal Moveable Property; Rights in Security; Possession; Incorporeal Property; Human Rights and Property; Introduction to Trusts - their nature and classification. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture and tutorial based module. Lectures provide core module content. Tutorials develop associated higher level skills through student centred learning. In the distance learning mode, in addition, online activities will form part of the module contact time. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Written coursework exercise | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 0% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Compliance on a pass/fail basis with the requirement to participate in online forum and tutorial activities. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by way of a single assessment component weighted at 100%. Additionally there is a participation requirement which is assessed on a pass/fail basis. Relative to the participation requirement each student is normally required to pass such online activities as identified in the module. Non-submission or non-completion of the competencies will result in an NS grade. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A:Pass |
| B | B:Pass |
| C | C:Pass |
| D | D:Pass |
| E | E:Pass |
| F | F:Pass |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ANDERSON, C., 2016. Property: a guide to Scots law. Edinburgh: W Green. |
| 2 | REID, K.G.C., 1996. The law of property in Scotland. Edinburgh: The Law Society of Scotland/Butterworths. |