Bachelor of Quantity Surveying - Faculty of Built Environment

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Faculty of Built Environment > Undergraduate Prospectus > 20 BQES 3107 3 credits INTEGRATED PROJECT III Synopsis of Course Contents The standard of coursework given is fit and suitable with the student’s academic ability at third year level. Each group of students is guided and supervised by a panel of project supervisors which comprises of the quantity surveying lecturers. The theme of issues and problems posed in project coursework are based on the elements of one or a combination of the fields of knowledge related with professional practice and quantity surveying career namely building and construction technology, building and construction economics, construction project management, facilities management, real estate and property management, construction law and building contracts and, information technology for the construction industry and property. Each group is required to present and defend their final output in a seminar set up solely for the given project coursework. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. identify the basic knowledge of quantity surveying and construction industry, 2. recognise the importance of knowledge incorporation and integration, and 3. apply the concepts, principles, techniques and academic knowledge gained to resolve given problems. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 100% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, TS1, TS2, TS3, TS4, TS5, LL1, LL2, LL3, KK1, KK2, KK3, EM1, LS1, LS2, LS3 BQES 3108 6 credits Academic Project Synopsis of Course Contents This course exposes the students to formal research work. This course allows student to choose any topic to their interest but are encouraged to research specifically within the construction industry. This course includes research methodology on the topics and the process of preparing the academic project report will be supervised closely by lecturers who are themselves specialist in the relevant fields. This course expects the student to collect primary and secondary data, and analyse these data for meaningful presentation of the academic project report. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. analyse research methodology and appropriate writing style; 2. apply appropriate research method and process; 3. assess the usage of concept theory in practical context; and 4. produce dissertation. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 100% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS8, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7, LL1, LL2, LL3, EM1, EM2 BQES 3201 3 credits PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II Synopsis of Course Contents This course covers knowledge on the post-contract works and the management of construction contracts from the site meetings till the preparation of final account. It includes various aspects of professional practice and procedures related to progress payment, variation order, extension of time and final account claims. Reference will be made to the relevant provisions in the standard forms of building contract and related government circulars. Potential roles of quantity surveyors in other industries are also explored. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. define the responsibilities and roles of quantity surveyors in construction and other relevant industries; 2. explain the professional practice and procedures at post-contract stage; 3. assess proficient, logical, sound and professional views with regard to the principles and procedures in the administration of construction contract in all forms of communication; and 4. solve problems related to the principles and procedures in the administration of construction contract.
Faculty of Built Environment > Undergraduate Prospectus > 21 Assessment: Continuous Assessment 30% Final Examination 70% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, LL1, LL2, LL3, EM1, EM2 BQES 3202 3 credits CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS II Synopsis of Course Contents This course extends the students’ knowledge on construction and building economics that includes design variables, cost planning and control, cost data, cost indices, costs-in-use, cost analysis and risk analysis for construction projects. The structure of the construction industry, demand and supply of houses and housing policy is also part of the course content. Students are exposed to the roles of the private and public sector and the development of economics. It also covers contemporary aspects of construction economics, such as the concepts of whole life value and costing, economics for sustainability and green building, and economic evaluation. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. identify the framework of the development process and the contemporary aspects of construction economics relevant to the built environment; 2. explain the financial implications and contractual liabilities of cost planning and control, procurement, tendering of the built environment and contemporary aspects of construction economics; 3. demonstrate knowledge of construction economic theory and the contemporary aspects relevant to the built environment; and 4. apply the theory of construction economics and contemporary issues relevant to the construction industry. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 30% Final Examination 70% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2, KK1, KK2, EM1, EM2 BQES 3203 3 credits CONSTRUCTION LAW II Synopsis of Course Contents This course focuses on construction contract namely forms, formation and obligations of parties involved. It includes the relevant provisions in the standard forms of contract emphasizing on legal standpoints surrounding those provisions. This course refers to the relevant case law and provisions in the local and international standard forms of contract. Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to: 1. define the forms and formation of construction contract, and obligations of parties involved; 2. describe the knowledge on construction contract and clauses in standard forms of contract; 3. demonstrate the ability to give views that are proficient, logical and professionally sound with regard to the legal aspects surrounding standard forms of contract provisions in all forms of communication; and 4. identify problems related to legal aspects surrounding standard forms of contract provisions and to evaluate strategic choices in arriving a decision with supporting evidence and judgment. Assessment: Continuous Assessment 30% Final Examination 70% Soft Skills: CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, EM1, EM2
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