Lectures
Practicals
Site Visits
Private study
Project work
Module Aim:
The aim of the Project is to provide the student with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned on the programme to solve a construction or real estate problem, and in doing so extend the student’s experience in problem solving, communication, teamwork, project management and interaction with industry.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Have developed problem solving abilities by identifying the problem/s and proposing both standard and innovative built
environment solutions for a realistic development / re-development project
LO2
Have developed critical thinking by evaluating the proposed solutions in terms of time, cost, quality, safety and compliance
with legislation / regulations
LO3
Apply technical knowledge and skills from other programme modules to the proposed solution including the application of BIM
where appropriate and the formulation of a business viability report
LO4
Have developed team skills by participating effectively at all levels within a team
LO5
Have developed project, time management, project reporting, report writing, presentation, peer evaluation and project
defence skills in completing the research project and the production of a technical report
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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
Creativity & Problem Solving
a) Generating Creative Ideas;
b) Key Principles for Encouraging Creativity;
c) Linking Problems & Solutions;
d) Defining Problems;
e) Problem Solving;
f) Evaluating and Selecting Ideas in a Group;
Critical Thinking
a) Interpreting express and implied meanings;
b) Thinking logically;
c) Formulating problems clearly and precisely;
d) Gathering and assessing relevant information ;
e) Using abstract ideas to interpret it effectively;
f) Coming to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions ;
g) Testing conclusions & solutions against relevant criteria and standards;
h) Recognizing and assessing assumptions, implications, and practical consequences ;
i) Communicating effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems;
Working in Teams
a) Purpose and value of teams;
b) When teams are appropriate and when they are not;
c) Team formation and operation;
d) Dealing with Extrovert / Introvert team members;
e) Phases of team building & understanding negative team processes;
f) Team conflict resolution;
g) Team talent management;
h) Effective evaluation techniques;
i) Application of team building activities
Outline Project Brief
a) Teams of 4/5 students;
b) Outline proposals for development / re-development of a property;
c) Promote competition between teams;
d) Team proposals evaluated on basis of technical feasability, innovation and economic feasability
Personal Development
a) Time Management
b) Presentation Skills
c) Interview Skills
d) Academic / technical writing skills
Building Information Modelling Assistance
Use of BIM to support the Capstone Project
Assessment Breakdown
%
Project
100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
No Description
1,2,3,4,5
100.00
Sem 1 End
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment