MEUS C2G07 - Measurement

Module Title:Measurement
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 3 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Projects Private study
Module Aim: The aims of the subject are: (1) to develop a knowledge of measurement, (2) to teach measurement skills
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Evaluate a systematic understanding of key measurement skills to the core building elements
LO2 formulate the skills required by a QS for measurement
LO3 to measure domestic structural building elements in a structured manner
LO4 to measure manually and using appropriate software (excel)
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
(1) Measurement of Building Work
(a) Measurement of simple building structure using current Standard Method of Measurement. (b) Use of general purpose software for these processes (excel)
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project No Description 3,4 40.00 n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam No Description 1,2,3,4 60.00 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
Estimated Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 6.42
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMOPT_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 4 Mandatory
CW_CMQSU_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 4 Mandatory
CW_CMBSE_D Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 4 Mandatory