BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year

Module: 3PY002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The aim of this module is for students to be able to develop and effectively use the necessary range of appropriate skills in reading, study, written and oral communication and research required for their future career development.

Module: 3MM003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

A basic level of numeracy and mathematical competence is needed for every course at University and this module will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. You will have weekly lectures as well as team based learning sessions which have been specially designed to help you to overcome any difficulties that you might encounter.

Module: 3MM004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to give you some more advanced mathematical skills and tools which are needed in courses with a stronger maths focus such as computer science or engineering. You will have weekly lectures as well as team based learning sessions which have been specially designed to help you to overcome any difficulties that you might encounter.

Module: 3CN005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module seeks to develop students' knowledge and understanding of pre-construction activities in the context of project development. This will include an introduction to the concepts of design and development of the infrastructure requirements of civil engineering and buildings in the Built environment..

Module: 3ET007

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

To introduce applications of science of engineering within the mechanical and electronic / electrical sector. To give an applied overview with in the subject using practical based themes, such as "how do you make a headphones amplifier?", "why does a bridge not collapse?", "can I design an LED torch?", " what happens when I stand on a cardboard tube?"

Module: 3CC004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module introduces the fundamental principles of problem solving. It focuses on practical problems from within the disciplines of Science and Engineering, and the design of potential solutions using flow charts and simple algorithms. The implementation of solutions is performed using suitable IT applications and an introduction to basic data processing using a simple programming language. Indicatively, the practical programs are expected to follow a set number of themes reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Module: 4CN030

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The Architecture and the Built Environment Industries project management systems are heavily built around document control and relating events such as change orders, submittals, transmittals and requests for information (RFIs). These functionalities are usually forming the core of electronic data/document management systems (EDMS) that are widely used by contractors and construction management consultants. The content of EDMS, i.e. documents in the form of individual files and their details can have contractual role and implications. The emphasis of this module is to introduce the student to the latest digital infrastructure around us and the way it is affecting all businesses including the wider construction sector. Various applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have aleady taken over mechanical business and public service data operations and the aim is to introduce Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the latest data management systems to students inthe context of the industry.

Module: 4CN006

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of various methods of communication used in business and industrial environments; and introduce the built environment student to the world of your specific discipline

Module: 4CN016

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module has two educational aims; First, it aims to introduce you to the study of economics in the context of the built environment in the UK. It examines the basic economic principles that underpin and influence the operation of the built environment and construction sectors in the UK and to develop your understanding of the sources, disposition and control of capital for construction companies and in the development of real estate. Secondly it aims to apply your knowledge of viable construction projects as a member of a group tasked with planning a built solution.

Module: 4CN027

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The principal aim of this module is to introduce the student to the initial and preparatory professional skills which are aligned to their relevant built environment professional discipline.

Module: 4CN001

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The principal aim of this module is to develop an understanding of the English legal system, building regulations and law of contract; and introduce the legal aspects of procurement, tendering procedures, forms of contract as applicable to construction projects.

Module: 4CN002

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core...