Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2012

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

This unit will build on the work of previous design resolution units to take you into the realm of design and construction of larger scale landscape elements; the scope of contract documents; defining extent of works; set-out of works; site clearing, demolition and environmental protection including noise control. The unit will also advance the principles and practice of contract documentation including writing contract and construction specifications.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to equip you with the breadth and depth of skills and knowledge required to implement landscape design projects at all scales at a practice entry level of competence.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Apply theories and processes for the design, technical resolution and technical communication of landscape works to competently produce appropriate forms of construction contract documentation;
   
2. Explore landscape construction problems and communicate required outcomes using advanced graphic communication skills;
   
3. Interpret landscape construction processes within the ethical, legislative and legal frameworks dealt with elsewhere in the course;
   
4. Research, evaluate and define project implementation challenges using diverse yet appropriate technical data sources;
   
5. Convey a highly developed sense of community and professional responsibility and respect for truth, accuracy, honesty, accountability and ethical standards.

Content

Topics to be covered in this unit include:
a. Principles and practice of water sensitive urban design and its technical resolution
b. Design and construction of : earth dams and artificial lakes; golf courses; swimming pools
c. Defining extent of works
d. Set-out of works - horizontal and vertical
e. Site management: site clearing and demolition; noise control; environmental management during construction;
f. Scope of contract documents
g. Specification writing - principles and issues
h. General conditions of contract - temporary vs permanent works
i. AS 4000 General Conditions of Contract
j. Contract preliminaries - principles and issues

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Teaching Mode: Hours per week: 4
Lecture: 2 hours per week
Tutorial: 2 hours per week

Learning Approaches:
Learning approaches will cover the following:
Problem based learning through a semester long simulated project designed to collectively address Learning Outcomes 1 to 5.
Individual learning through associated research tasks.
This unit is closely linked to DLB645 Landscape Practice and Law and will share the same project.

Assessment

Assessment will be based entirely on project work evaluated in terms of technical competence, awareness of the context in which the project is set and demonstration of self-motivated investigations and research reflected in submitted work.Formative assessment is all about letting you know how you are progressing with your work in the unit and how your work can be improved. In DLB630, formative feedback will be offered by the tutors during the semester at key times to assist the development of your understanding and the completion of your assessment tasks. This will occur mostly through face-to-face discussions, workshops and tutorials and assessment of the Specification project.

Summative assessment is item-based grading that has implications for your final unit result. When we assess your work summatively, we are focusing on the quality of the outcomes of your learning as represented in the work you present and submit for marking.

Assessment name: Project (applied)
Description: Specification project
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 & 4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Problem Solving Task
Description: Environmental design and management
Relates to objectives: 3, 4 & 5
Weight: 35%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Late Semester

Assessment name: Professional Plans
Description: Working drawings
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Weight: 45%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

No Set Text

Other resource materials will be made available as appropriate through the unit Blackboard site.


Additional Costs
Consumable costs, typical of the preparation and presentation of project work, are to be expected.You will be required to provide your own transport for the field trip (likely to be to North Lakes Golf Course or a similar distance). This is not a construction site.
Should a construction site visit be required, steel cap shoes and a safety helmet must be worn.
There are no further costs associated with this unit other than consumables and printing.

Risk assessment statement

You will be required to undertake lectures and tutorials in the traditional classrooms and lecture theatres. As such, there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit. You may be required to undertake lecturer-led and individual site visits to construction sites. Prior to these visits, you are required to attend a construction safety induction session and obtain a safety induction card. This safety induction session introduces you to the relevant workplace health and safety requirements of Queensland construction sites. A safety induction course is provided by the School in the first week of the first semester. If you do not have, or cannot produce a safety induction card, you will not be allowed to undertake the site visits.

The unit will also require you to participate in field trips, in a supervised or self-guided nature. A risk assessment for these trips has identified only low impact risks. You will be provided with any relevant safety guidelines prior to any field trip. You will be required to obey all safety guidelines and directions while attending field trips.

Health & Safety Inductions
Students are required to complete, if not already completed previously, the following Induction / Certificates:
1. General Safety Induction (completed online)
2. General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) - WHITE CARD (this will facilitate students attending external construction worksites)
3. J-Block Workshop

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 29-May-2012