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Core Module Information
Module title: Property and Construction Business Law
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV07104
Module leader: Dubem Ikediashi
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Section 1 Scots Law and the Scottish Legal SystemSection 2 Fundamentals of the Common Law; Law of Contract including Delict/ReparationSection 3 Aspects of Business Law including InsolvencySection 4 Employment Law in the Construction and Property SectorSection 5 Introduction to Property Law and Land TenureSection 6 Governance including Due Diligence, Professional Ethics and Dispute Resolution Section 7 Construction Industry Health and Safety Law issues
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the structure, institutions, principle sources and vocabulary of the Scottish Legal System.

LO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of contract, delict and business law.

LO3: Describe general principles relating to business institutions, insolvency, employment and Health and Safety at work.

LO4: Identify and explain the choices available in establishing a business, and its legal implications for the participants and their exposure to risk.

LO5: Assess the rights and duties of employers and employees.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Dubem Ikediashi
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12
Face To Face Tutorial 35
Independent Learning Guided independent study 117
Independent Learning Guided independent study 12
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Portfolio 100 1-5 12 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2500
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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Property and Construction Business Law
 

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