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Core Module Information
Module title: Construction and Property Law (GA)
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV07402
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:

You are expected to acquire basic knowledge and skill set in Introduction to Scots Law and the Scottish Legal System; Fundamentals of the Common Law; Law of Contract including Delict/Reparation; Aspects of Business Law including Insolvency; Employment Law in the Construction and Property Sector; Introduction to Property Law and Land Tenure; Governance including Due Diligence, Professional Ethics and Dispute Resolution; Construction Industry Health and Safety Law issues.These topics will be spread over 6 hour period in one week of lectures and tutorials; while you will be expected to submit a coursework at the end of the period.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

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

LO2: Understand and apply knowledge of property and construction business law.

LO3: Understand and apply a knowledge of the law relating to property acquisition and disposal.

LO4: Understand and advise on conflict avoidance and dispute resolution procedures.

LO5: Identify and explain the choices available in establishing a business and its legal implications for the participants and their exposure to risk.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
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)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures spread over a week period on key themes of property and construction business law with daily dose of formative assessments in form of group discussions and tutorial sessions that will involve performing some learning tasks in the class.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 You will be asked to carry out formative assessment in the form of group discussions and tutorial sessions that will involve performing some learning tasks that align with the stated learning objectives.
Online Guided independent study 170 You will be given summative assessment on key areas of property and construction business law, and provided the much needed guidance on how to effectively attend to them in line with the learning objectives.
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 10 , WORDS= 3000 This assesses students' ability to demonstrate critical thinking in the understanding of the concepts of property and construction law and its context in setting up of construction and property businesses.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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