BSc Quantity Surveying with International Foundation Year - January Entry

Title:

Environmental Sustainability

Code:

AD0FES

Convenor:

MS Rebecca Jerrome

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Title:

Academic English 1

Code:

IF0AE1

Convenor:

MRS Leslie Lust

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Title:

Academic English 2

Code:

IF0AE2

Convenor:

MRS Leslie Lust

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Title:

Core Mathematics

Code:

IF0CMA

Convenor:

DR Rehana Bari

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Title:

Foundation Economics - Microeconomics

Code:

IF0EC1

Convenor:

DR Vee Muruko-Jaezuruka

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Title:

Foundation Economics - Macroeconomics

Code:

IF0EC2

Convenor:

DR Vee Muruko-Jaezuruka

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Title:

An Introduction to Business and Management

Code:

IF0IBM

Convenor:

DR Meiko Murayama

Summary:

This module covers the fundamental theories in the domain of business and management.

Assessment Method:

Exam 50%, Report 20%, Class test 30%

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Title:

Quantitative Methods

Code:

IF0QM

Convenor:

DR Rehana Bari

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Title:

Foundation Statistics and Data Science

Code:

IF0SDS

Convenor:

DR James Appleby

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Title:

Introduction to Sociology

Code:

PO0ISO

Convenor:

DR Dawn Clarke

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Title:

Topics in Sociology

Code:

PO0TSO

Convenor:

DR Dawn Clarke

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Title:

Construction Science

Code:

CE1CCS

Convenor:

DR Mehdi Shahrestani

Summary:

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of Construction Science through an examination of the physical properties and mechanics of construction materials and the physics of heat, fluids, light sound and electricity. The application of these concepts is described in the CE1CCT Construction Technology Module delivered in the Autumn Term and the concepts are reinforced through the experimental elements of the CE1CES Empirical Science Module which is delivered in the Spring Term. This integrated approach enables the theories and concepts learnt in CE1CCS to be used in other modules, thus helping to reinforce knowledge and understanding and develop critical analysis. 

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Set exercise 20%

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Title:

Construction Technology

Code:

CE1CCT

Convenor:

PROF Tabarak Ballal

Summary:

This is a core technology module in which students explore alternative construction materials and technologies used for low-rise built facilities. It is designed to enable students to comprehend the impact of choice of construction methods and materials on important issues including health and safety, sustainability and the environment.

Assessment Method:

Project 60%, Class test 40%

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Title:

Introduction to Economics and Law

Code:

CE1CEL

Convenor:

DR Martin Green

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Title:

Information and Communication

Code:

CE1CIC2

Convenor:

DR Ruth Dowsett

Summary:

This module is designed for the students to learn the importance of information representation, communication and digital technologies in the construction of building projects, providing practical skills to support the studies whilst at the University of Reading. The module focuses on the principles, tools and methods to graphically represent and visually communicate project-related information, which can be applied in related building technology modules and in a later practice.

Assessment Method:

Set exercise 10%, Project 90%

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Title:

Empirical Studies and Site Engineering

Code:

CE1ESE

Convenor:

DR Mate Janos Lorincz

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Title:

Introduction to Management and Projects

Code:

CE1IMP

Convenor:

DR Amna Shibeika

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Title:

Building Pathology and Surveying Practice

Code:

CE2BPS

Convenor:

MR Adrian Tagg

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Title:

Projects and Digitalisation

Code:

CE2CPD

Convenor:

PROF Tabarak Ballal

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Title:

Introduction to Quantification and Computerised Taking Off

Code:

CE2CTQ

Convenor:

MR Ekpo Ekpenyong

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Title:

Building Environment Systems and Technology

Code:

CE2EST

Convenor:

DR Alba Fuertes Casals

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Title:

Management of Construction Projects 1

Code:

CE2MCP

Convenor:

DR Shabnam Kabiri

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Title:

Construction Procurement and Contract Law

Code:

CE2PCL

Convenor:

DR Ariana Darvish

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Title:

Project QS

Code:

CE3CPQ

Convenor:

DR Upeksha Madanayake

Summary:

This module is designed to give students a practical experience in the basic techniques related to current practice of construction cost management related to the design, procurement and construction of buildings. The module is an individual student project consisting of pre-construction costing activities (including the relevant documentation) of a specified development project.

Assessment Method:

Project 100%

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Title:

Quantification and Costing: Buildings and Civil Works

Code:

CE3QBC

Convenor:

DR Upeksha Madanayake

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Title:

Research Skills and Dissertation

Code:

CE3RSD

Convenor:

DR Michael Peters

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Title:

Business Organisation and Management

Code:

CE3BOM

Convenor:

PROFESSOR Irem Dikmen

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Title:

Inclusive Environments

Code:

CE3CE1

Convenor:

MR Adrian Tagg

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Title:

Historic Built Environment

Code:

CE3CHB

Convenor:

MR Henry Russell

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Title:

Construction Live Project

Code:

CE3CLP1

Convenor:

DR Timothy Lees

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Title:

Construction Contract Management

Code:

CE3CM1

Convenor:

DR Ronan Champion

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Title:

Digital Technology use in Construction

Code:

CE3DCT

Convenor:

DR Dragana Nikolic

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Title:

Environmental Management and Assessment

Code:

CE3EVA

Convenor:

PROF Jacopo Torriti

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Title:

Green Innovation in Construction

Code:

CE3GCO

Convenor:

DR Shu-Ling Lu

Summary:

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Title:

International Construction

Code:

CE3INT

Convenor:

DR Ariana Darvish

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Title:

Human Resource and Health and Safety Management

Code:

CE3RHS

Convenor:

DR Florence Phua

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Title:

Sustainable Built Environments

Code:

CE3SBE

Convenor:

DR Eugene Mohareb

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Title:

Commercial Surveying Practices and Advanced Building Pathology

Code:

CE3SBP

Convenor:

MR Adrian Tagg

Summary:

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