NG1S105 - Site Practice and Surveying 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Site Practice and Surveying | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Blessing Adeleke | ||
| Module Team: | David Baxter, Jerome Daly, Stuart Bunston | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAY 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100548 - engineering surveying | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2023 |
Module Aims
To develop an understanding of the fundamental construction project production elements together with the structure and purpose of site organisation.
To understand the process and principles of resource selection for a construction project.
To provide an introduction to the surveying techniques employed to allow vertical and horizontal control during construction projects.
Content Summary
Site investigation, ground improvement, shallow foundations, construction plant and differing site types.
Levelling and vertical control.
Angle and distance measurement and horizontal control.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Fieldwork | 16 |
| Work based learning | 18 |
| Independent Study | 48 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Groupwork | 16 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand the site operational, planning and resource management processes involved within the construction process. |
| LO2 | Carry out a range of basic surveying activities that may be required of a surveyor or civil engineer during the course of a construction project. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Surveying field practicals | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Open book (unseen) examination | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |