1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

CE192B Introduction to Construction Law
4 credit points 2 hours per week @m. I) Hawthorn
Instruction: lectures, tutorials Assessment: examination
SO%, assessed work 20%
This is a first year subject in the Bachelor of Technology
(Building Surveying)
Objectives
To enable students to understand the origins of law and to
provide building surveyors with a suitable legal background
for the proper discharge of their duties.
Content
This subject covers the concept of law, sources of law, origin
and development of common law and Australian law,
hierarchy of courts and the branches of law. The doctrine of
precedent. Statutory interpretation. Studies of relevant case
law torts, nuisance and occupier's liability. Liability of
public authorities in building control. Property law and
related Acts. Professional liability for negligence.
Recommended reading
Easton, et al. Introducing the Law. 3rd edn, North Ryde, CCH
Publications, 1990
Gifford, K., How to Understand an Act of Parliament. 7th edn,
Sydney, Law Book Co., 1991
The Law Handbook. Fitzroy Legal Service
Maher, F. and Waller, L., An Introduction to Law. 6th edn,
Sydney, Law Book Co., 1991
Maher, F., Derham, D. and Waller, P,, Judicial Precedent and
Statutory Interpretation. Sydney, Law Book Co., 1969
CE196 Communications
J credit points 2 hours per week (2 sems) Hawthorn
Instruction: lectures, tutorials Assessment: assessed work
100%
This is a first year subject in the Bachelor of Technology
(Building Surveying)
Objectives
This subject introduces students to the techniques and
strategies for developing and refining skills in written and
oral communication, understanding social and urban issues
relevant to the work of building surveyors, and the
interpersonal relationship skills range aimed to assist
students to extend their focus on self-learning and selfdevelopment.
Recommended reading
Wadsworth, D. (ed.) Building Surveyor.
Other Recommended reading to be advised during lectures
CE204 Computer Application
5 credit points 2 hours per week (sem. I) Hawthorn
Instruction: lectures, tutorials, laboratory work
Assessment: assessed work 100%
This is a second year subject in the Bachelor of Technology
(Building Surveying)
Objectives
To enable students to understand the operation and use of
computers in industry. The subject covers introduction to
microcomputers, operating systems. Overview of windows
applications related to word processing, spreadsheets and
CAD.
Recommended reading
Person, R., Using Excel 4 for Windows. QUE, 1992
Microsoft. Microsoft Word for Windows Step by Stcp. Redrnond,
Wash., Microsoft Press, 1993
CE206 Data Management
10 credit points 5 hours per week Hawthorn
Prerequisites: SKI80 Computing and EFlOl Profesional
Skills Assessment: assignments and examination
This is a subject in the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Objectives
To develop skills in all modes of communication, and an
understanding of the operation and use of computing
systems and their engineering applications.
To introduce the legal and financial data framework
essential to engineering practice.
Content
Information gathering: comprehension and critical
assessment of information: methods of oroblem analvsis and
solution; verbal; written and graphic communication.
Introduction to microcomputers: basic architecture; local
area and wide area networks; terminology; hardware: CPU
evolution; storage mediums; graphics cards; peripheral
devices including plotters and printers; operating systems:
role and function; review of MS-DOS; Microsoft Windows;
graphical user interfaces; introduction to Internet;
information databases.
Programming: review of programming languages;
procedures; syntax and structures (non language specific);
object oriented programming; introduction to expert
systems; AI and neural networks.
Mathematical, data handling and word processing packages:
overview: common features: user interfaces: solution of
engineering problems using mathematical packages and
spreadsheets; automating procedures using macros;
computer aided drafting: basic drafting skills for structural
and civil engineering.
Microeconomic principles: theory of production, price and
cost; supply and demand analysis; the market system and
competition; international trade; engineers and economic
development.
Basic principles of accounting: financial statements;
management accounting; product, process and project
costing; budgets and budgetary controls; introduction to
estimating and costing of engineering projects.
Sources and application of the law: the legal system; contract
law and types of contract; remedies for breach of contract;
liability for defective products and services; industrial and
environmental regulations.
Recommended reading
Arnold, J., Gleeson, F. & Peterson, C. Mowing into Management.
Swinburne Press, Hawthorn, 1991
Sprankle, M., Problem Solving and Programming Concepts. Merrill
Publishing Co., Columbus, Ohio, 1989
Jewell, T.K., Computer Applications for Engineers. John Wiley,
New York, 1991
Feldham, P., et al. Using Visual Basic 3. QUE, 1993