NG1S717 - Construction Technology 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG1S717
Module Title: Construction Technology
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Built Environment
Module Leader: Karen Le Feuvre
Module Team: Stuart Bunston, Bowen Yan, Chris Pritchard, Grant Avon, Thomas Lambourne, Shane Galvin, 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 introduce the principles of construction in low rise domestic buildings, embedding the importance of sustainable development.

To establish an understanding of the functional performance requirements and how common forms of construction may meet these requirements.

Content Summary

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the function, performance fundamentals and common construction techniques used for the major components of domestic dwellings.

The module will seek to broaden the students understanding and application of environmentally responsible design and low-carbon methods of construction.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Seminar 24
Independent Study 102
Directed Study 50
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Understand and assess the functional performance requirements for low-rise, short-span residential buildings.
LO2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the materials, structure and construction of domestic buildings.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 A written report that draws on knowledge and material from the module or course 0 2000 50 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 A written test (could be MCQ), administered within the timetabled teaching session, which is time constrained to not more than two hours, takes place under controlled conditions and is not invigilated. 60 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Report 1
Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1

Reading List

This is a link to the modules electronic reading list:-
Construction Technology 1 (NG1S709) | University of South Wales (talis.com)