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INTI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

COURSE STRUCTURE
PROGRAMME: B.ENG (HONS) IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
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2.

Name of Course/Module : CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Course Code: CVE4308

3.

Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme : This module is recommended by EAC to be
incorporated as the students of Civil Engineering must learn and understand the fundamentals of construction
technology.

4.

Student Learning Time (SLT)

L = Lecture
T = Tutorial
P = Practical(Lab)
O= Others
A= Assessment
B/O=Blended/Online Learning
IL= Independent learning

Total Face to Face

L

28

A
4

Total Student
Independent Learning
Time
B/O
IL
4

80

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Credit Value: 3 Credit

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Prerequisite (if any): CVE2401 Civil Engineering Materials

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Learning outcomes:
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Describe and illustrate the construction tools and techniques used in Civil Engineering works (PO1)
2. Identify various elements of structures and their construction methods (PO3)
3. Identify, describe and estimate the site plants, and temporary works.(PO5)
4. Assess the various aspects of construction safety and sustainability in context to site regulations. (PO9)
Synopsis: This is an introduction into the study of methods and processes used in various aspects of work in
construction. This course will provide students with a better understanding of the practical principles, techniques
and concepts of construction process.

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Mode of Delivery: Lectures and tutorials will be conducted both face to face and online.

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Assessment Methods and Types:

Coursework and Examinations: Tests, Project, Assignments and Final Exam

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Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic:

Sessions
1-3

4-6

7-9

10
10-12

13
14-16

17-19

20-22

22
23-25

26-28

Topics
Introduction to the process of
construction: The construction team
and associated building codes and
legislations
Planning for the site and temporary
work:
setting
out
the
site;
accommodation for the site staff;
materials and component; storage area
and site security
Types of technology/mechanical
plants: Bulldozer, scrapers, graders,
and excavators, hoisting, lifting and
tower cranes. Temporary support and
scaffolding
Test 1
Safety and Health: Role of site safety
manager, accident and hazards
prevention and management.

LO
1

B/O

Sub-structure: Trench and basement

excavation; foundation types and
types of retaining wall.
Concrete work: Concrete plant:
materials, additives and aggregate size
Storage of materials, concrete mixing
and placing, testing and compliance
control of concrete
Concrete work: Formwork and fixing:
floors,
walls
and
beams,
Reinforcement, construction and
movement joints, Floor, wall and
ceiling finishing
Super-structure:
Stonework,
brickwork and blockwork, Cavity
walls and partitions, Roof: timber, flat
and pitched Roof tiling and slating,
insulation
Test 2

Industrialized
Building
System:
Concept
and
Construction practice Criteria
and specifications: Building
Materials
and
structure
fabrication, Quality control
assurance
Sustainable Construction: Building
materials selection and renewable
energy concept, Introduction to Green
Building Index and Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design
TOTAL

10

28

IL
9

2
6

10

80

Lecture (L), Tutorial (T), Practical (P), O (Other), Assessment (A), B/O (Blended/Online learning); Independent
Learning (IL); Learning Outcome (LO)

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Main reference(s) supporting course:

1. Chudley and Roger Greeno, (2012), Advanced Construction Technology, 5th ed, Pearson
2. Mike Riley & Alison Cotgrave, (2014), Construction technology 2 : Industrial and Commercial Building,
Palgrave Macmillan.
Additional references (at least 2):
1. Chudley, R., (2011), Construction Technology, 5rd ed., Pearson Education
2. Stephen Emmit and Christhopher A.Gurse. (2014), Barrys Introduction to Construction of Buildings.3rd ed,
John Wiley & Sons

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Other additional information (if any):

Test 1: 10%, Test 2: 10%, Project: 10%, Assignments: 10%, Final Examination: 60%.
FINAL EXAMINATION FORMAT:
Duration: 2 hours.
Students are required to answer FOUR out of FIVE questions.
GRADING SCALE:
A+ (90-100), A (8089), A- (75-79), B+ (70-74), B (6569), B- (6064), C+ (5559) C (5054), C- (4549), D (40
44), F(039).
Note:
A student is deemed to have passed the module if the TOTAL of the coursework mark and the examination mark,
weighted as above, is at least 50 marks, and the student is also required to obtain at least 40 % of the 100 marks in
the final examination.
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Programme Outcomes (POs)

PO1

Apply acquired fundamental knowledge of science and engineering to solve complex engineering
problems with emphasis on field of civil engineering;

PO2

Investigate into complex engineering problems using research based knowledge and methods to
provide sound conclusions;

PO3

Identify, formulate, conduct research to analyse complex engineering problems using principles of
mathematics, science and engineering;

PO4

Solve complex engineering problems and systems creatively and innovatively, to satisfy requirements
for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations;

PO5

Demonstrate understanding of the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and

environmental conditions and demonstrate the knowledge for sustainable development;

PO6

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
engineering practice;

PO7

Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with engineering community and with
general public, to comprehend and produce effective reports and design documentation;

PO8

Able to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse groups and in multidisciplinary environments;

PO9

Apply contextual knowledge and take responsibility to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural
issues, societal, in professional engineering practice;

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PO10

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong
learning in the broadest context of the technological change;

PO11

Apply correct techniques, resources and updated engineering and IT tools, to solve complex
engineering problems, with knowledge of limitations;

PO12

Apply knowledge of engineering and management principles to ones own work, as a member and
leader in a team to manage multi-disciplinary projects.