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Core Module Information
Module title: Surveying
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV07112
Module leader: Grant Sinclair
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:

Provides an introduction to the surveying discipline in the measurement of land, construction and property. Provide an introduction to Health and safety. Purpose of the functions undertaken and examples of methods of building inspection utilised. An introduction of sources of sustainable mechanisms for the built environment, to achieve low carbon building design.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Gain an appreciation of sustainability challenges for the built environment.

LO2: Relate the appropriate mechanisms to achieve low carbon buildings.

LO3: Describe through examples, appropriate procedures and considerations required to be applied in building inspection techniques.

LO4: Demonstrate an understanding of Health & Safety relating to the construction profession.

LO5: Use of measurement equipment and techniques in a proficient manner; interpret drawings and other resource material.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Grant Sinclair
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 30 LECTURE
Online Guided independent study 170 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 100 1~2~3~4~5 Week 12 , WORDS= 2000 words The report is designed to develop your practical and written skills.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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