NG2S722 - Building Pathology 14 Aug 2023 - 30 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Building Pathology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Grant Avon | ||
| Module Team: | Stuart Bunston, Thomas Lambourne, Karen Le Feuvre | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100584 - building technology | 100585 - conservation of buildings | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 30 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
This module covers a range of building pathology issues across a range of building types. Students will be able to identify defects and provide advice on remediation and maintenance.
Content Summary
This module covers a range of building pathology issues focusing on building materials.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify in detail the cause and mechanics of varying types of failure and recognise building defects likely to be encountered in typical building surveying activities. |
| LO2 | Review the causes of failure, and the likely results of failure, together with recommendations of appropriate remedial measures. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 2 | A written report subject that draws on knowledge and material from the module or course | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A written report subject that draws on knowledge and material from the module or course. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |