Bachelor of Quantity Surveying - Faculty of Built Environment
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying - Faculty of Built Environment
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying - Faculty of Built Environment
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<strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Built</strong> <strong>Environment</strong> > Undergraduate Prospectus > 14<br />
BQES 2103<br />
4 credits<br />
BUILDING STRUCTURE<br />
Synopsis <strong>of</strong> Course Contents<br />
Introduction to building structures and design. Building loading, forces and reaction in structures.<br />
Concurrent coplanar forces, non-current coplanar forces and moment <strong>of</strong> forces. Framed structures.<br />
Material strength and safety factors. Axial forces, shear force and bending moment.<br />
Learning Outcomes<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the course, students are able to:<br />
1. identify the type <strong>of</strong> building structures and loading;<br />
2. calculate the loads react on the building members; and<br />
3. analyse the forces react on the building structures.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Continuous Assessment 40%<br />
Final Examination 60%<br />
S<strong>of</strong>t Skills:<br />
CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, TS1, TS2, LL1, EM1<br />
BQES2104<br />
2 credits<br />
PRINCIPLES MANAGEMENT<br />
Synopsis <strong>of</strong> Course Contents<br />
This course examines the history <strong>of</strong>, principles and current issues in management and organization<br />
studies. It covers the principles and practices <strong>of</strong> modern organisation management include<br />
characteristics, structure, behaviour and effectiveness <strong>of</strong> organization, teamwork and leadership, values<br />
and culture <strong>of</strong> organization. The course will include the changing role <strong>of</strong> management, managerial skills<br />
and competencies, and strategic corporate management and framework for understanding the<br />
processes <strong>of</strong> management (e.g. planning, strategic decision making, SWOT analysis, corporate<br />
objectives, strategies and policies). This course will also cover the managerial identity and how it is<br />
constructed and consideration is given to what it means to be an effective human resources<br />
management system (e.g. staffing, organizing, coordinating, communication, and control).<br />
Learning Outcomes<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the course, students are able to:<br />
1. identify the basic knowledge <strong>of</strong> management required for the construction industry.<br />
2. explain the concept and principle <strong>of</strong> management, organizational characteristics, human resource<br />
management and decision making.<br />
3. develop managerial, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Continuous Assessment 30%<br />
Final Examination 70%<br />
S<strong>of</strong>t Skills:<br />
CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2, KK1, KK2, EM1,<br />
LS1, LS2