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Core Module Information
Module title: Construction and Property Economics (GA)
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV08420
Module leader: Andrew Smith
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:

In this module, you will learn about aspects of applied economics and government policy in the built environment sector and economic trends in the built environment industries.You will also learn about real estate concepts, methods, valuation and management as well as the economics of development.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate knowledge of the influence of the economy in the built environment sector and the economic trends in built environment industries.

LO2: Evaluate real estate valuation concepts and methods.

LO3: Demonstrate knowledge of real estate valuation and management.

LO4: Demonstrate knowledge of the economics of development.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, 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: Andrew Smith
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 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 class discussions, group or individual work and videos.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Tutorials help to further students' knowledge of particular topics. This may involve class discussions, questions, presentations, group or individual work and videos with discussion.
Online Guided independent study 170 Guided independent study may involve reading, working on tutorial tasks or reflective exercises, accessing resources discussed in class and working on assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 30 1~4 Week 1 HOURS= 20 minutes An oral presentation completed in groups and delivered to the module tutors during the university attendance week. Group members will collaborate to evaluate and present a particular topic, providing evidence of research through reference to published sources and demonstrating analysis/critical appraisal of findings.
Report 70 2~3~4 Week 12 , WORDS= 2500 words A professional client report or research report analysing specific topic(s) covered by the module.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BSV08420
 

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