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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Management of Design and Construction | |||
| Reference | SU4030 | Version | 8 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | August 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To equip students with the facility to develop creative and effective techniques for managing built environment design and construction projects. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss and critically evaluate the management of design and construction in historical and contemporary contexts. |
| 2 | Evaluate and critically appraise management techniques appropriate to realising design and production intentions. |
| 3 | Investigate and develop innovative management solutions for realising project objectives through linking design with construction. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The module is workshop based and will investigate traditional, contemporary and innovative models for managing design and construction in contexts relating both to built environment and engineering. Participants will initiate and develop research based projects which demonstrate an understanding of the contexts within which design and production management operates. The use of IT is central to investigating and problem solving design and construction management scenarios. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Mini lecture and workshop. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 35 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 115 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| 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: | The coursework consists of an individual project focused on the design, production analysis and final presentation. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Coursework). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to SCQF10 entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Where appropriate, mixed discipline team working will be encouraged. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Winch. G., 2010. 2nd edition. Managing Construction Projects. Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 2 | Automation in Construction Journal. |
| 3 | International Journal of Project Management. |
| 4 | Journal of Cleaner Production. |