SHE level 11 SCQF credit points 15 ECTS credit points 7.5 Module code MMK226175 Module Leader A.R. Heindric School School of Science & Engineering Subject Construction and Surveying Trimester A (September start), A (September start)
Summary of content This module operates a 50% pass rate overall.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward Sustainable design and construction - an introduction
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward The module will be web-based in its delivery with all students accessing GCULearn VLE for all module information, assessment information, teaching and learning materials. The module will be supported by 12 two-hour enhancement sessions aimed at introducing both full-time and part-time students to the high level principles of sustainable construction and to consider their application in detail within the different facets of design and construction. These enhancement sessions will promote debate amongst the students which will be facilitated through the use of the web-based class blogs, which will form part of the assessment, in addition to two coursework's focusing on different aspects of the module. The first coursework encourages students to consider the scale of the problem and the challenges faced by the industry in its response in the form of a critical essay and supporting class blog. The second asking students to consider a case study project and analyse the application of sustainable design, technologies and construction and provide recommendations.
Indicative reading arrow_forward Transferrable skills arrow_forward D2 ICT
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 22 Tutorials 0 Practicals 0 Seminars 11 Independent Learning 87 Assessment 30 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 70 45 CW1: Written Coursework 1 (3,000 words) Course Work002 30 45 CW2: Online Blog (1,000 words)
