Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AR50294: Residential [EMP entry students only] |
Credits: | 6 |
Level: | Masters |
Period: | Modular (no specific semester) |
Assessment: | CW100 |
Supplementary Assessment: | Supplementary assessment information not currently available (this will be added shortly) |
Requisites: | |
Description: | Aims: To introduce the course and its learning style. To review contemporary issues and developments in the construction industry. To prepare the students for undertaking a dissertation. Learning Outcomes: This unit will enable students to: * participate in group activities and develop higher level skills relevant to industry managers; * meet staff who teach and support the course; * participate in a two day group management game; * obtain help with unit study and revision; * develop networking opportunities. Skills: Oral and written communication, group working, IT. Content: Attendance at summer school two (5 days) and the dissertation (2 days) workshop. This will include playing a management simulation game (AROUSAL). Students shall write up their experiences of the game. |