Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Architectural Practice and Management
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV10112
Module leader: Suha Jaradat
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 discusses the business of architectural practice focusing on design procedures and management. The module employs a mix of lectures, guest talks from practitioners and former students, site visits, engagement with published literature and practical activities in a variety of contexts including:- RIBA plan of work and managing quality in design- Roles of the built environment professionals- Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital innovation in construction- Analysis and technical evaluation of building projects- Professional indemnity insurance and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) code of conduct and disciplinary procedures- Ethics and social corporate responsibility- Design procedures and management and the role of the architectural technologist- Insight into architectural technology, careers, employability, and professional membership.There will also be practical tutorials to support students in their coursework and provide formative feedback.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse and evaluate the final technical solution for a complex project.

LO2: Apply management techniques to building information modelling and design quality control.

LO3: Analyse the professional services required in building design.

LO4: Evaluate the interactive activities required to run an efficient and reliable professional business.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Suha Jaradat
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 10 The weekly session will be delivered in an interactive seminar style which involves a presentation delivered by the teaching team as well as some invited guest lectures who will bring in industrial expertise to the classroom. Following the talk, there will be an opportunity for a discussion around the topic.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Following the lecture, there will be an opportunity to discuss the coursework in the tutorial and get formative feedback on the coursework drafts.
Online Guided independent study 176 Students are encouraged to engage with the lecture presentations as well as a wide range of academic and industrial literature which is either uploaded on Moodle or available via the Reading List. Examples of student work is also available on Moodle to show students what is expected of them. In addition, there are examples of design portfolios and student projects submitted to the Architectural Technology Student Awards.
Total Study Hours196
Expected Total Study Hours for Module196


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 100 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 3000 words Students are required to play a role of a Chartered Architectural Technologist in the practice, and they are to advise their Technical Director on how the practice will undertake a work related to a specific project, propose their office design team, and prepare a project plan. There will be opportunities to get formative feedback on drafts of the reports and ask questions in the weekly tutorials following the lectures before final submission. The coursework is expected to be submitted at the end of the Trimenster in exam period.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BSV10112 Architectural Practice and Management
 

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