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Core Module Information
Module title: Design and Building Standards 1
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV08412
Module leader: Elena Prokofieva
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:

This module introduces the technical specifications for the buildings as set in current Scottish Building Standards for domestic and non-domestic buildings. The regulations in other parts of UK are also discussed. Part 1 of the module covers Structure, Noise, Energy and Sustainability sections of the BS for Scotland. The module employs a mix of regulatory texts, graphical visualisation, technical drawings and site inspection evidence. Various types of constructions and the issues associated with these types are reviewed for compliance with relevant Sections. In addition, the acoustics of constructions is reviewed with focus on potential design errors, workmanship errors, testing compliance for sound insulation and air tightness and potential remedial works. Additionally the refurbishment of existing buildings is reviewed.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: To identify key sound insulation performance criteria aligned with various regulatory and technical standards.

LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of technical drawings and specifications for achieving sound insulation performance.

LO3: Describe the key issues of design and construction and workmanship factors which may affect sound insulation performance.

LO4: Demonstrate an understanding of specifications and factors for new build housing, education buildings, healthcare buildings and conversions and change of use.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Elena Prokofieva
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 18 Lectures are to introduce and explain topics and to guide students towards further reading or other resources for self-study. This may be supplemented by demonstrations, videos, group or individual work.
Face To Face Tutorial 17 Tutorials help to further students' knowledge of particular topics. This may involve calculations, asking questions, group or individual work, and discussion.
Online Guided independent study 165 Guided independent study may involve reading, working on tutorial tasks or reflective exercises, accessing resources discussed in class and working on assessment individually or in small group.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 30 1~2~3~4 Week 1 The sample report is given to each group. The students are expected to make observations and spot the issues within a given report, analyse data sheet and provide the answer to the given questions regarding the overall performance of the partition from the sample report.Topic is given Wednesday morning in the lectures, and the groups return it on Friday of the same week. They are given two afternoons to work on it (Wed afternoon and Thur afternoon).
Project - Written 70 3~4 Week 8 , WORDS= 1500 words Each student selects a building of their choice to conduct the detailed review of its performance for Sections 1,5,6,7 as discussed in the module. The detailed report on observations and calculations, as well as drawings and photos are to be included into the report.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Design and Building Standards 1
 

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