Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AR50294 Residential [EMP entry students only] |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Modular: no specific semester |
| Assessment: CW100 |
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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. |