NG1S714 - Built Environment Principles 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S714 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Built Environment Principles | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Joseph Crago, Miranda Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Chris Pritchard, Daniel Hedges, Stuart Bunston, Grant Avon, Thomas Lambourne, Karen Le Feuvre, Shane Galvin, Paul Ryall, Sithara Punam Kristombuge, Emmajane Mantle, Debbie Hughes | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100150 - construction and the built environment | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2029 |
Module Aims
To understand the nature of the UK Construction and Property industry and its impact on the Built Environment.
To understand the professional practices involved in creating immediate and long-lasting effects on the environment, reflecting on professional skills, the construction team and innovative management practices.
Content Summary
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the concept of the Built Environment and the impact that construction has upon it.
This module will seek to give a broad range of knowledge on the time, cost and quality related aspects of projects.
The module will cover core concepts to demonstrate the requirements of different construction disciplines. It will seek to give students a foundation of knowledge which aligns to the professional roles within the Built Environment.
This includes the fundamentals of project management, cost management, building surveying, real estate, health safety and wellbeing.
It will address the professional bodies and their requirements for each of the professional roles.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Fieldwork | 4 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate an understanding of core principles of the Built Environment. |
| LO2 | To illustrate understanding of the core skills and duties of the Built Environment Professionals across the project lifecycle. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Field coursework 1 | Students will undertake a site visit and produce a submission that reflects activities covered by each Built Environment discipline. | 0 | 1500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Field coursework 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |