Module Title:Building Economics
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Private study
Module Aim: The aims of the subject are: (1) to develop a greater knowledge of the economic impact on the construction industry (2) to develop a greater knowledge of Irish and Global affairs and their impact on the construction industry (3) to develop an understanding on the principles of insurance
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 scrutinise and reflect on the impact of micro and macro economics on the construction industry
LO2 have a critical awareness of both national and global current affairs
LO3 have a systematic understanding of Insurance (PI and House)
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Micro and Macro Economics
(a) Supply and Demand (b) Market Equilibrium (c) GDP (d) Inflation, Deflation and Indices (e) Fiscal Policy (f) Interest Rates and Monetary Policy
Irish Economy
(a) Irish Current Affairs (b) Construction Industry Current Affairs (c) Leaders within the construction industry (d) Role of Construction within the Economy
Insurance
(a) House Insurance (b) PI Insurance
Assessment Breakdown%
Project60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project No Description 1,2,3 60.00 n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam No Description 1,2,3 40.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Independent Learning 12 Weeks per Stage 6.42
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMQSU_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 8 Mandatory