BLDG 3004 Construction Information Systems
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200503
Coordinator Sameera Wijesiri Pathirana Opens in new window
Description This unit is designed to provide skills and knowledge for information management technology and practice as it relates to the building industry. The unit gives and overview of information management, data collection and storage, information classification systems, communications, specialist computer applications and artificial intelligence.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Building Construction Management
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Assumed Knowledge
Students must be familiar with spreadsheet and database software. Students should also have a basic understanding of contract administration.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Group; 2000 words | 20 | N | Both (Individual & Group) |
| Applied Project | Each students collect data contract admin data from a construction site and store and analyse data using MS Excel; 50% mark is allocated for their own project and 50% for group effort. | 25 | N | Group |
| Quiz | 1 hour | 20 | N | Individual |
| Applied Project | Group of two; each students are required to enter 100 subcontractors details and mark is distributed 50:50 for group and individual work) | 15 | N | Group |
| Quiz | 1 hour | 20 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Suitable computer equipment and software (Excel, Access, Buildsoft, MS Project, and Archi CAD). Software is available at the Blacktown Campus computer labs. Students can purchase their own software and practice outside the class time.
- Lecture and Tutorial Notes are updated every year and posted on the elearning site.
- A Book of reading will be provided via vUWS;
Teaching Periods