Moral Education (MPW 2153)

Moral Education (MPW 2153)

Lecturer:  Mr Serit Banyan

Enables students to gain knowledge on moral values that are developed through religions and socialization process based on Malaysian culture.

Objectives:

1. To develop students moral through a holistic approach by learning and practising good moral and ethical practices in developing an ethical, caring and just community.

Learning Outcome:

Through the study of this subject,

1) I am able to explain the basic concept of moral

2) I am able to explain the different ethical theories and criticism 

3) I am able to explain moral values in religion. 

4) I am able to apply knowledge learned in daily life

5) I am able to demonstrate the ability to make ethical decision on moral issues and conflict. 

Test 

The mid term test contributes to 30% of the overall marks. This test is an online test which consists of objective questions which aims to asses our knowledge and understanding to the subject.

Assignment

This assignment was to be completed in a group of 8 students and will contribute 30% of the overall marks. The assignment was separated into group (20%) and individual (10%).

Our group assignment was practical in nature and aimed at helping us apply the things we learnt in a real life scenario. We were tasked with performing community service at a home or centre of our choice for a minimum of 5 hours. The home we chose was Ti-Ratana on the 5th of October 2013.

Our activities consisted of cleaning at the two old folks home( Male & Female). We all did our part in making sure everything was cleaned. Next we moved to the Teaching and Learning session at the Orphanage. We conducted tuition for the children there as well as playing games with them.

      Once the visit was done, we had to prepare a report detailing our activities, feelings, opinions and also attaching photographs

       The individual assignment was where we had to keep a journal or diary which notes down the students discussion and activities from the day the group was formed till the day the report is submitted.

Pictures of visit to Ti-Ratana:

Building Economics (QSB 3214)

Building Economics (QSB 3214)

Lecturer:  Mr Ho June Khai 

                  Miss Dianne Kok Hui Wen

This module provides an overview of the Quantity Surveyor’s role during the pre-tender stage of a development. The students will be introduced to practical situations of the various methods of controlling the cost of buildings at the design stage. Students also will be introduced to the relationship between building morphology, design variables and life cycle costing of a building. Students are also given the opportunity to learn and apply information technology in the cost planning.

Objectives:

1. To develop students awareness of the nature, content and significance of cost control, cost planning and understanding of the project reams roles in fulfilling client needs.

2. To develop students awareness of the provisions of the effect that design variables have in obtaining an economical design and to appreciate the role of a Quantity Surveyor in pre and post contract stages.

Learning Outcome:

Through the study of this subject,

1) I am able to identify the role and responsibilities of Quantity Surveyors in the overall development process.

2) I am able to match the relationship between cost and design to a value outcome.

3) I am able to explain various methods of pre-tender estimating. 

4) I am able to outline the importance of cost studies to enhance the role of Quantity Surveyor in the development process

5) I am able to implement Elemental Cost Analysis to estimate building cost. 

6) I am able to produce an estimate at pre-tender stage to proposed project and a cost plan based on historical data in group or independently. 

Test 

The mid term test contributes to 20% of the overall marks. This test was conducted on week 8 and tested us mainly on procurement methods and also factors which affects the cost of a building. The test was challenging due to the time constraint.

Assignment

This assignment was to be completed in a group of 6 students and will contribute 30% of the overall marks. The objective of this assignment is to help students develop a deeper appreciation of the concepts learnt in the module by applying them in the problems given in the assignment. 

Group assignment(60%) was involving cost plans where we were given a preliminary estimate and we had to amend this estimate as per clients instructions. After that we had to come up with a preliminary estimate no. 2 which includes the changes requested. This assignment helped us to have an idea on how to prepare and amend cost plans in the future.

Individual assignment(40%) was where we had to give a recommendation to the client on which tenderer would be best suited for the job based on the credentials given to us. Next, we had to advice on whether the client's request for a discount is reasonable or not.

Professional Practice 2 (QSB 9614)

Professional Practice 2 (QSB 9614)

Lecturer: Sr Eddie Lim Sek Cheon

This subject provides an overview of professional and contractual responsibilities of a quantity surveyor in the consultancy set up from the inception stage to the final account. It  focuses on the importance of understanding  the organization and contract administration roles of a quantity surveyor and the legal and contractual procedures in relation to building procurement

Objectives:

1. To ensure students have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the administration of construction contracts and the application of particular contract clauses relating to the roles and responsibilities of the parties to the contract especially the Quantity Surveyor.

2. To develop students awareness of the provisions of the Standard Contract forms related to valuation and certificates, instructions and variations, dayworks and final accounts, extension of time and loss and expense.

3. To teach students how to interpret sub-contracts documents relating to roles and responsibility of the main contractor and sub-contractors including the limits and constraint of such procedures

Learning Outcome:

Through the study of this subject,

1. I am able to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in construction contracts in relation to particular clauses in the contract.

2. I can understand and give a good explanation on the various construction contracts, its limitations and constraints and define issues in interpreting the contract clauses of construction contract

3. I have the knowledge to describe team dynamics, power of teams and teamwork in construction contracts.

Seminar

The seminar contributes to 15% of the overall marks. Groups of 2 students are required to give presentation of the weeks lecture in their respective tutorial classes. Each group is also required to ask 2 questions to the class at the end of the presentation. This method has increased my understanding of each weeks lecture as we are being refreshed each time there is a seminar. Moreover, the questions discussed in the tutorial groups help us implement our knowledge into creating a question.

Test 

The mid term test contributes to 20% of the overall marks. This test was conducted on week 6 before the semester break. The test challenged us on what we have learnt up to week 6 and included topics such as Extension of time, Claims and Set off. All subjective questions had to be answered.

Assignment

The assignment contributes to 15% of the overall marks. Students are required to form groups of 6 people where the students will form a group to act as consultants assessing a contractor’s application for final account. The group will assess the applications based on the conditions of contract. This assignment has provided me with a glimpse of the knowledge and principles of final accounts in the real working industry.

Certificate of EOT

Certificate of Practical Completion

Final Certificate

Measurement 5 (QSB 3115)

Measurement 5 (QSB 3115)

Lecturer: Mr Chee Wai Meng 
                  Mr Ramar Subramaniam

Objectives:

1) Allows students to study and explore the importance of preparation of Tender Document and the importance of the ability to work effectively with group mates to complete the assignments.

2) Provides students a chance to investigate and explore subject knowledge on the principles of measurement of various  elements.

3) Enable students to develop the skill of making decision and management skills related to Quantity Surveying profession in the preparation of Bills of Quantities.

Learning Outcome:

Through the study of this subject,

1) I am able to identify the items measurable for cold water and sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M&E works and civil engineering works.

2) I am able to differentiate and explain the difference in writing up descriptions in accordance to design changes of cold water and sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M&E works and civil engineering works.

3) I am able to evaluate the relationship between specifications, drawings and Bill of Quantities in Tender Documents for cold water and sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M&E works and civil engineering works.

4) I am able to prepare the measurement for cold water sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M&E works and civil engineering works in accordance to Standard Method of Measurement (SMM2) and Malaysian Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (MYCESMM).

5) I am able to understand and carry out the preparation of Bills of Quantities for cold water and sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M&E works and civil engineering works.

 

Module:

      1. Introduction of MYCESMM

      2.Measurement of cold and hot water plumbing 

      3. Measurement of sanitary fitting

      4. Measurement of electrical installation

      5. Measurement of air- conditioning

      6. Measurement of fire protection system 

      7. Measurement of earth work

      8. Measurement of rail-way track

      9.Measurement of pre-stressed beam

      10. Measurement of retaining wall

Test 

The mid term test contributes to 25% of the overall marks. This test was on electrical services where we were given a drawing and we had to come up with the taking off list, query list, dimension sheets and Bills of Quantity of the given electrical services. The test was comprehensive and helped us to understand the measurement of this element through the challenging nature of the drawing given.

Assignment

This assignment was to be completed in a group of 5 students and will contribute 25% of the overall marks. Work was divided equally among group members as we will be marked as a group but everyone has to write their respective names on the taking off paper they have done.

The objective of this assignment was to asses the students knowledge of the site clearance and earthworks elements. Students had to use  their understanding of applying the Simpson rule for cut and fill  earthworks. Besides doing taking off, it also tests the skill of students to apply MYCESMM clauses for preparing Bills of Quantity. 

Financial Management (QSB 3413)

Financial Management (QSB 3413)

Lecturer: Sr Lee Wing Tey 
                  Mr Chang Jau Ho

Objectives:

1) To help students understand the background, principles and practices and information systems of financial management in relation to construction industry.

2) To allow students to appraise capital investment proposals in the construction industry.

3) To aid in understanding the management of construction organization in terms of managing the business environment, the firm and the staff.

Learning Outcome:

After taking this subject,

1) I am able to determine the appropriateness of financial management systems for different construction projects and implement the accountancy principles and practices in examining the construction company’s finances and accounts.

2) I am able to set the appropriate cost control structure and technology in ensuring the quality management and total quality management (TQM) of the entire construction performance. 

3) I am able to apply capital investment techniques in analyzing the cost & benefit for particular construction projects.

4) I am able to manipulate the sound knowledge of financial management in managing the financial aspects of the particular construction project.

5) I am able to outline the business of construction project through proper strategic management theory and techniques.

6) I am able to organize the staff’s tasks, organization and leadership to enhance motivation and performance towards career progression.

Test 

The mid term test contributes to 20% of the overall marks. This test was a fair test that tested us on our understanding of the basic concepts of financial management and cash flow. We were able to cope quite well with this test, in part due to the guidance from our lecturers. This test proved to be helpful in our assignment as our studying gave us a clearer picture of this subject.

Assignment

The assignment given constituted 30% of the overall marks. Students were divided into groups of 7 and challenged on their understanding of financial management principles. We had to choose a public listed company, describe its operation activities, analyse it annual report and come up with a forecast of its financial state for the next 3 years. After doing this assignment, we are much more confident in our ability to handle financial reports and sets us up nicely with a foundation for understanding investments and finance.

The company we did our report on was Hai-O.