RE1PREP-Projects in Real Estate and Planning (1)

Module Provider: Real Estate and Planning
Number of credits: 40 [20 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: IC103 Introductory Economics for Business and Finance LW1A05 General Introduction to Law LW101F Introduction to Property Law RE1IAP Investment Appraisal RE1IPB Introductions to Planning and Building
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2018/9

Module Convenor: Ms Sylvia Osborn

Email: sylvia.osborn@henley.reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The purpose of this module is twofold. First it aims to develop a range of key skills to help students make the transition from school to university and on to work; in pursuit of this there will be a strong emphasis on independent learning. Second, the module will provide students with the opportunity to apply and develop knowledge gained through the study of the co-requisite modules. It aims to demonstrate the complexity and dynamics of the ‘business’ of real estate in an academic, and relevant, context.

This module is delivered at University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia.

Aims:

The purpose of this module is twofold. First it aims to develop a range of key skills to help students make the transition from school to university and on to work; in pursuit of this there will be a strong emphasis on independent learning. Second, the module will provide students with the opportunity to apply and develop knowledge gained through the study of the co-requisite modules. It aims to demonstrate the complexity and dynamics of the ‘business’ of real estate in an academic, and relevant, context.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of this module it is expected that students will be able to:

• Locate appropriate information sources and identify, select and assemble relevant information in a variety of contexts

• Collect, record, analyse and present statistical material (data)

• Construct a coherent argument

• Communicate ideas, analyses and conclusions in a variety of forms and to a variety of audiences

• Recognise the process of team work and evaluate the qualities that an individual can bring to a team

• Demonstrate an ability to reflect on skills development.

Additional outcomes:

Apply knowledge gained through the study of other Part 1 modules to a range of contemporary problems and situations.

Students will develop IT skills through, inter alia:

• The required use of word-processing in the submission of essays and reports

• The required use of spreadsheets for charting and statistical analysis

• The required use of Powerpoint presentation software for team presentations

• Internet research and the use of other web-based tools.

Outline content:

Typically this will be 5 separately assessed pieces of work which will be a mix of group and individually assessed submissions

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Each of the elements will be supported by a mixture of project workshops, lectures, and tutorials, online support and related activities and feedback sessions.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	8	5
Seminars	1	2
Tutorials	1
Practicals classes and workshops		2
Fieldwork	2
Guided independent study	189	190
Total hours by term	201.00	199.00
Total hours for module	400.00

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	30
Report	45
Oral assessment and presentation	12.5
Class test administered by School	12.5

Summative assessment- Examinations:
None

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

1 group presentation due in week 14 of the Autumn term

1 in-class test (individual timed essay) in week 15 of the Autumn term

1 individual essay of 3000 words due in week 26 of the Spring term

2 group reports of 5000 words due in week 9 of the Autumn term and 2000 words due in week 30 of the Spring term

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;

where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of least 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:
Reassessment will be by the same method as for the module􀀒s original assessment requirements, subject to variation by the Examination Board where appropriate.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 14 September 2018