3B019E - Shaping Smart, Sustainable Built Environments 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 3B019E | ||||
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| Module Title: | Shaping Smart, Sustainable Built Environments | ||||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||||
| Faculty Group: | Built and Sustainable Environment | ||||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built and Sustainable Environment | ||||
| Module Leader: | Angela Morris | ||||
| Module Team: | Joseph Crago, Andrew Tomkinson, Bowen Yan, Emmajane Mantle | ||||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2030 | Final Year of Intake: | |||
| Date Closed: | |||||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 3 | ||
| Language: | English | ||||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||||
| Equivalent Module: | |||||
| HECOS codes: | 100148 - civil engineering | 100149 - construction | 100151 - construction management | 100216 - building surveying | 100218 - real estate |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2031 |
Module Aims
To introduce students to the main areas of professional practice within the built environment, including quantity surveying, building surveying, real estate, and construction management, and how these roles work together to shape sustainable communities.
To explore sustainable and technological approaches in the built environment, developing their awareness of career options and pathways in this evolving sector.
Content Summary
This module introduces students to the key professional areas that make up the built environment, including quantity surveying, building surveying, real estate, and construction management. Through exploring the principles and purposes of each discipline, students will develop an understanding of how these professions work together to create and maintain sustainable buildings, spaces, and communities. The module also considers how technology is transforming the sector and supports more sustainable ways of working. Students will reflect on their own interests and strengths to identify possible career pathways within the built environment. As part of the Foundation Year, this module supports the development of core academic and professional skills, helping students build confidence, understand the relevance of sustainability in their future careers, and prepare for successful progression onto their chosen degree pathway.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Problem/Challenge Based Learning | 170 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 56 |
| Formative Assessment | 14 |
| Seminar | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Describe the core principles and responsibilities of different professional roles in the built environment, showing an awareness of how they contribute to sustainability. |
| LO2 | Explain how sustainability and technology influence professional practice and consider how these factors might shape their own career interests and development with the sector. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Students demonstrate their understanding of sustainability by applying theory to a real-world example, identifying how Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Construction Project Managers, Real Estate professionals, and Technologists collaborate to deliver sustainable outcomes | 15 | N/A | 100 | No | 100 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |