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Core Module Information
Module title: Construction Methods
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CTR09131
Module leader: Kenneth Leitch
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

none
Description of module content:

• Evolution of construction methods, from timber cruck frames to modern day high rise.
• Small scale construction (one off houses) to major construction projects.
• Open craft produced systems to closed manufactured systems.
• Principles of Latham & Egan and the findings of the Barker Reports.
• The sustainability agenda and whole life cycle analysis.
• Revised structural codes of practice and design procurement methods.
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: assess how construction has evolved and the drivers behind the evolutionary process; [DESIGN]
LO2: select appropriate construction methods and how this impacts upon the procurement process; [DESIGN] [SUSTAINABILITY]
LO3: discuss the effects that legislation and revised structural codes of practice have on construction methods;[SUSTAINABILITY] [HEALTH&SAFETY] [DESIGN]
LO4: critically assess methods of construction taking into consideration a multitude of influencing aspects. [DESIGN] [HEALTH&SAFETY] [SUSTAINBILITY] [PROFFESIONALISMÐICS]
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Kenneth Leitch
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Face To Face Tutorial 24
Independent Learning Guided independent study 152
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 50 1,2 6 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000
Practical Skills Assessment 50 3,4 12 HOURS= 2, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
CTR09131 Construction Methods
 

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