Code of Practice for Programme Accreditation APPENDIX 2 Diploma in Quantity Surveying

TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE/MODULE

1. Name of Course/Module : CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL 1

2. Course Code : DBQ 1242
3. Name(s) of academic staff : CARMEN TAN
4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme :
The aims of this course are to enable students:
Explain and apply the effective marketing decisions by learning and applying key marketing theories, concepts,
principles and strategies of marketing.
5. Semester and Year offered : Semester 1,2 or 3/ Year 1
6. Total Student Learning
Face to Face Non Face to Face SLT
Time (SLT)
L = Lecture L T P O L T P O
T = Tutorial
P = Practical 14 6 6 4 28 4 4 14 80
O= Others
7. Credit Value : 2
8. Prerequisite (if any) : Nil
9. Learning outcomes :
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

Assessment
Teaching &
Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students should be

Activities
Learning

Learning

Learning
Domain

Domain

Method
able to:
%

Describe various types of construction materials

1. C5 Knowledge Lecture
commonly used in the construction industry Test (20%)
Explain the properties, functional requirement, Final Exam 70%
2. usage and benefits of materials in construction P4 Practical Skills Practical (50%)
industry
Critical
Describe the materials’ advantages and
Thinking 10%
3. disadvantages and also application of them in C4 Tutorial Assignment
Problem
Malaysian construction world.
Solving
Selects the appropriate construction materials to
Communication Tutorial Presentation 20%
4. be used in construction industry to fulfill their A2
Skills (20%)
functions and purposes.

10. Transferable Skills:

Skills and how they are developed and assessed. Project and Assignment.
1. Knowledge
2. Practical Skills
3. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills
4. Communication Skills
11. Teaching-learning and assessment strategy

Learning Outcomes Teaching-Learning Strategy Assessment Strategy

Knowledge Lecture/Tutorial Test/Final Exam
Practical Skills Practical Test/Final Exam
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills Case study/Project/Tutorial/Group work
Communication Skills Case Study/Project/Tutorial Presentation

12. Synopsis
To provide the student with more knowledge and opportunities, functions of both natural occurring and
manufactured materials in the construction industry. This subject also discuss about various types of construction
materials to be used in construction industry
13. Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorial, quizzes, group discussions

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14. Assessment Methods and Types

CLO TLA F2F + NF2F ASSESSMENT %
CLO1 Lecture/Practical 20+36= 56 Test / Final Exam 56/80 = 0.70 = 70% Test (20%)
CLO2 Final Exam (50%)
CLO3 Case Study/Project/Tutorial 0+5= 8 Assignment/ 8/80 = 0.10= 10% Assignment = 10%
Tutorial

CLO3 Case Study/Project/Tutorial 0+16 =16 Presentation 16/80 = 0.20 = 20% Assignment/
Presentation = 20%

15. Mapping of the course/module (CO) to the Programme Aims (PEO)

COURSE OUTCOMES
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) (CO)
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4
PEO1 To enable graduates to apply technical knowledge, analytical abilities
and management techniques in various aspects of quantity surveying X
disciplines in-line with the industry requirement
PEO2 To produce graduates who are technically competent in solving
problems critically, logically, creatively in the quantity surveying X X
discipline and demonstrate leadership skills to lead a multi-disciplinary.
PEO3 To produce graduates who are able to work in a team, communicate
effectively across a range of context and audience with highly X
accountable to the society, environment, ethics and social conducts.
PEO4 To produce graduate with managerial skills, entrepreneurial skills and
able to continue learning independently in the acquisition of new
knowledge and skill and career advancement.

16. Mapping of the course/module(CO) to the Programme Learning Outcomes(PLO)

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4
Able to acquire and apply knowledge in quantity surveying and its
PLO1 X
related disciplines.
Able to demonstrate comprehensive technical competencies in quantity
PLO2 X
surveying and its related disciplines
Able to solve technical problems in quantity surveying to support effective
PLO3 X
managerial decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations.
Able to discusses, communicate and presents technical and business
PLO4 X
related information in appropriate oral/written form for given audience.
Able to understand social culture, global and environmental
responsibilities and ethics of quantity surveying profession in order to
PLO5
function in a multi-disciplinary team related to the quantity surveying
industry
Able to understand and commit professionally, ethically and social
PLO6 interactions for sustainable development in line with the quantity
surveying industry.
Able to search, acquire and use relevant information independently
PLO7 from a variety of resources for continuous self-development and life-
long learning.
Able to self-motivated, with entrepreneurship and managerial
PLO8
capabilities for career development.
Able to realize and demonstrate effective leadership responsibility as an
PLO9
individual, and in a group.

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17. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic
No Topic
LEC TUT STU LAB EX SLT TSL

1. Introduction of construction materials

2 0 0 3 5
2. Concrete
Constituent Materials: Cement, aggregate, water,
admixtures.
4 2 6 3 15
Fresh Concrete: Workability, Test.
Hardened Concrete: Properties, Test

3. Timber
Tree classification, conversion of timber.
Characteristics of Timber
Defect in Timber 4 2 0 3 9
Preservation of Timber
Uses of Timber

4. Bricks and Blocks

Types of brick: Properties, Constituent materials &
Production, Classification of bricks.
4 2 0
Concrete Block: Properties, Constituent materials & 3 9
Production.

Subtotal: Lectures and tutorials 14 6 6 12 38

Test 2 4 6
Assignment 8 8
Assignment/Presentation 16 16
Final exam 2 10 12
TOTAL 14 8 6 2 50 80
*LEC= LECTURE, TUT=TUTORIAL, CON=CONSULTATION, LAB=LAB, SMR=SEMINAR, WKS= WORKSHOP, EX= EXAM,
TSL= TOTAL STUDENT LEARNING

Main references supporting the course

1. Mitchell’s Structure and Fabric Part, 6th Edition, Foster, Jack Stroud, Longman, 2000
2. Structure and Fabric Part 2, 6th Editions, Foster, Jack. and Harrington, R., Longman, 2000
3. C.M.M. Materials, Mitchells Building, 5th Edition, Everett, Alan & Barrit, Longman, 2004
4. Basic Construction Materials, (5th Edition) Marota, Theodore W. & Herubin, Charles A., Prentice Hall, 1997

Additional references supporting the course

1. External Components, Micheal Mc. Evovy, Mitchell’s: Addison Wesley Logman 1994
2. Civil Engineering Materials,Jackson, Neil & Dhir,Ravindra K., Palgrave Macmilla,1996

19. Other additional information

Nil

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