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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Property Rights in Land (Online LLB) | |||
| Reference | LL2308 | 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 an in-depth knowledge and understanding of property rights affecting land together with relevant legal skills. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the principles of landownership rights. |
| 2 | Analyse key issues relating to the principles of the main landownership rights. |
| 3 | Apply the principles of landownership rights to practical situations. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Basic concepts of property law; landownership; requirements of writing; the proprty registers; title conditions; leases; public rights over land and water; positive prescription. |
| 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 | GRETTON, G.L. and REID, K.G.C., 2011. Conveyancing. 4th ed. Edinburgh: W Green. |