BQS1001 MEASUREMENT I 26 Credits
This is an introduction to Mensuration and Measurement in accordance with the System of Measurement of simple structures e.g. foundations, brickwork, surface beds, carpentry, joinery and ironmongery, glazing, doors, windows, floors and paving. Lectures shall also focus on measurement of simple structures e.g. internal and external finishes, and roof work. The module shall be examined at the end of Semester 2. The module is a prerequisite to BQS2001 Measurement II.
Mode of assessment: 50% Examination and 50% Continuous assessment
BQS 1101 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF QUANTITY SURVEYING I 10 Credits
The module covers and introduction to quantity surveying and the construction industry professionals. It gives an overview of the building design and construction process, the scope of the activities of construction and the responsibilities of the stakeholders and discussion of the work environment in engineering architecture and site construction.
BQS 1102 DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY 12 Credits
This module gives an introduction to the purpose of architectural drawings and the process of communication through presentation and working drawings, types of two dimensional drawings and their uses. Architectural lettering, relationship between scale and degree of detail, the use of hatching, the layout of architectural drawing sheets, dimensions- are some of the topics also covered in this module. Quantity surveying professionals deal with working drawings and also architectural presentation drawings. The main aim and objectives of this module is to make students able to interpret the architectural presentation and working drawings in detail.
Mode of assessment: 100% Continuous assessment
BQS 1105 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATION 8 Credits
An introduction review to risk and safety regulations, accident prevention, public welfare, discussion of laws, safety equipment and inspection procedures. Lectures and seminar discussions also cover other legal obligations and model building by-laws in Zimbabwe.
BQS 1106 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS I 8 Credits
An introduction review of the materials used in construction, of their physical properties and characteristics, and the processes they undergo to convert them to building materials.
BQS 1107 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS 10 Credits
Definitions of Economics, Economics as a social science Differences between Macro Economics and Micro Economics: Wants, Needs and Demand, Scarcity, Choice and Opportunity Cost, The Economic problem, Factors of production and Economic Systems. Principles of Macroeconomics build our principles of microeconomics. It seeks to introduce students to how economic aggregates such as national income, investment, savings, taxation, imports, exports, government expenditure, fiscal and monetary policies/employment/ unemployment and inflation are related to micro-economic behaviour. Emphasis is put on the definition; measurement and inter-linkage of these.
BQS 1110 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION I 10 Credits
The module examines the construction process and the materials used in construction of simple structures through lectures, case studies and project assignments. Students shall be required to study a building under construction and create a portfolio for documenting the project.
BQS 1111 STATISTICS 8 Credits
Aspects covered include: Randomness, probability. Random variables, probability distribution and density function. Binomial, Poisson, exponential and normal distributions.
BQS 1201 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF QUANTITY II 10 Credits
The module covers and introduction to quantity surveying and the construction industry professionals. It gives an overview of the building design and construction process, the scope of the activities of construction and the responsibilities of the stakeholders and discussion of the work environment in engineering architecture and site construction.
CTL 1101 CONFLICT, TRANSFORMATION AND LEADERSHIP 10 Credits
The module is tailored in a manner to provide students with intellectual skills on the symbiotic relationship that exist on the three tier terms (peace, leadership and conflict). The module attempts to probe into the interplay between these thematic motifs and show their role ad complementarities in the process of human development. The module further seeks to provide a skills kit on how to analyse conflicts, identify their underlying causes, evaluate hoe conflict undermines the productive use of resources thereby plaguing development and how responsible leadership transforms adversity into peaceful, equitable and just global society in harmony with nature.
BQS 1205 LAW: CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING I 8 Credits
Lectures covering an introduction to Law to Tort and Contract, product liability, professional liability, surveying law, patents.
BAR 1206 INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED STATICS AND DYNAMICS 4 Credits
An introduction to the static and dynamic behaviour of the major structural systems applied in architecture. An examination of monolithic wall, post-lintel and multi-story framed construction, tunnels, vaults and domes, suspended, catenary and tensile structures, etc., to enable the students to develop their understanding of the structural principles that underlay their physical structural forms.
BQS 1206 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS II 8 Credits
A continuation of the module taught in the first semester, with an examination of constructional systems, and the ways in which materials are used in construction, and visits to construction sites.
BQS 2001 MEASUREMENT II 30 Credits
Introduction to Measurement of plumbing and drainage, complex structures e.g. reinforced concrete multi-storey frames – the framed foundations, stepped foundations, reinforced concrete beams, columns, slabs, flat roofs, complex roofs, alterations and additions to existing structures. The module shall be examined at the end of Semester 2. The module is a prerequisite to BQS 3001 Industrial attachment.
Mode of assessment: 50% Examination and 50% Continuous assessment
BQS 2002 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES AND PRICING 20 Credits
Concepts and techniques of estimating cost of engineering, construction and service operations, equipment, projects and systems; preliminary, detailed procedures, for example elemental, analytical etc., considering qualitative and quantitative aspects and using computer method. The module shall be examined at the end of Semester 2. The module is a prerequisite to BQS 3001 Industrial attachment.
Mode of assessment: 50% Examination and 50% Continuous assessment
BQS 2104 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION II 10 Credits
The module examines the construction process and the materials used in construction of multi-storey buildings through lectures, case studies and project assignments. The module also studies roads and bridge construction. Lecturers are supplemented by demonstrations and site visits.
BAR 2105 STRUCTURAL DESIGN I 6 Credits
The module gives an introduction to structural systems and their underlying physical principles, using historical and contemporary precedents. Simple methods of calculation are introduced, and field trips and laboratory demonstrations are included.
BQS 2106 LAW: CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING II 10 Credits
A continuation from I, Second Semester with Lectures and seminar discussions covering in detail topics of contracts, product liability, professional liability, surveying law, patents, and preparation of documents utilized by quantity surveyors, engineers and architects, proposals and bidding, technical investigations, test reports and design documents.
BQS 2110 ENGINEERING SURVEYING 10 Credits
The module introduces students to definitions, classes and branches of surveying. It also covers theory of errors, chain surveying. Theodolites work: Triangulation: Calculations and theory Resection: Calculations Areas and Volumes: Setting out engineering plans and specifications. Curve Ranging; Quality take off, planning and scheduling Deformation Survey.
BAR 3103 BUILDING SERVICES I 6 Credits
A study of infrastructural services of water supply, drainage, sewage treatment: electricity: and telephone installations.
BQS 2201 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION III 10 Credits
The module investigates a range of conventional construction systems, for foundations, walls, suspended floors and roots. Systems are compared in timber, steel, masonry, and reinforced precast concrete. Lecturers are supplemented by demonstrations and site visits.
BQS 2202 RESEARCH SKILLS 10 Credits
The module is an introduction and development of use of exploring source and preparation of specialised and technical information, document research organisation, format and style. It covers drafting and interpretation of in-depth technical reports, proposals and dissertations. Data analysis techniques: Histograms, Standard estimations and their distribution, confidence intervals, Hypothesis testing, and linear regression. Comprehensive specification in the various forms of surveying, construction and engineering shall be prepared.
BQS 2206 CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS 10 Credits
Study of fundamental principles and basic techniques used in economic comparisons of various investment options, project appraisals, cost analyses of equipment and facility/ property ownership, retirement and replacement, considering the time value for money, inflation, depreciation, maintenance and related costs. Principles of engineering/technological economics, including compound interest, present worth, annuity, sinking fund, capital recovery, equivalence and uniform gradient series, are conceptualized. It also explores the efficient use of resources in the pursuit to increase the rate of growth in construction and development work in the most efficient manner. An examination is made into the cost implications of various building forms, functional requirement and construction methods. Influences of site and market conditions, and economics of fabrication and industrialisation, as well as in use techniques in Building design, are also studied.
BQS 2207 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN QUANTITY SURVEYING 12 Credits
Practical application of computer software in Quantity Surveying context; software instruction, including word processing, use of spreadsheets, data bases and specialised Quantity Surveying Software. Emphasis is laid on the generation of technical documents, bills of quantities, cost and tender reports, and interim valuations. The module shall be examined based on 50% Examination and 50% Continuous assessment
BAR 3203 BUILDING SERVICES II 6 Credits
The study covers mechanical, electrical and telecommunications systems that enable large complex buildings to function efficiently. Air conditioning systems and Acoustics are also covered.
BQS 3001 INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT 120 Credits
The 4-year Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Honours Degree Programme shall 28 weeks of Supervised Industrial Attachment either with a professional quantity surveying firm or with a building contract. This attachment shall expose the students to commercial systems and practicalities not encountered in the classroom. The Industrial Attachment shall be taken during Part III of the programme before they return to NUST for the final Year.
BQS 4001 QUANTITY SURVEYING RESEARCH PRACTICAL PROJECT
25 Credits
Focus is on preparation of dissertations. With practice and lectures, students shall choose topics of their choice and prepare a dissertation individually. The module shall be examined at the end of Semester 2:
Mode of assessment: 100% Continuous assessment.
BQS 4102 CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION II 10 Credits
A practical application of the Standard forms of Contract for Buildings and Civil Engineering.
BQS 4103 CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT 10 Credits
History and development of management, functions of management, organisational structures, decision making, communication centralisation and decentralisation, delegation, leadership and motivation, budgetary and non-budgetary controls. Focus on fundamentals of planning and scheduling of construction projects. The principles of operations management, including Network Analysis, Transport and Assignment models, are conceptualized.
BQS 4106 CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTING 10 Credits
Examination and analysis of the practices of financial and management accounting in the construction industry, including accounting processes, internal control, cost elements, overhead allocation and financial reports.
BQS 4107 MEASUREMENT III 15 Credits
This module introduces students to measurement of different types of civil engineering works and structural steel works. The focus is on external works in roads, bridges, and surface and subsurface drainage systems.
Mode of assessment: 50% Examination and 50% Continuous assessment
BQS 4108 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND METHODS 10 Credits
Advanced study in method of planning scheduling projects relate to heavy and large-scale construction, coursework focusing on the more complex issues of building construction estimating, considering both quantity surveying and pricing of labour, materials and equipment costs to determine resource allocations, levelling cost curves; application of manual computer network systems; team Research Project.
BQS 4202 CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION II 10 Credits
A technical and legal assessment of market potential that develops overseas strategies, appraising alternative funding opportunities, estimating and tendering joint ventures and partnership.
BQS 4203 CONSTRUCTION FINANCE 10 Credits
Exploring the critical factors in national, regional and local markets that determine development opportunities, business and construction cycles, regional and urban growth trends restructuring of urban space, commercial and industrial location theories, and demographic analysis and projection techniques; principles of managerial finance focusing on financial markets, financial statement analyses, planning and control, working capital management and international finance, discussion centered on the research required to find the best financial packages projected development, including assessment of market potential strategies, appraising alternative funding opportunities, capital budgeting and estimating debt, cash flow and appraisal techniques, joint ventures and partnerships, various loan structures, and micro-computer applications.
BQS 4204 MEASUREMENT IV 15 Credits
The module is to equip students with skills of measurement with special focus on electrical and mechanical services. It also includes measurement of specialist items found in building works. The module shall be examined based on 50% Examination and 50% Continuous assessment
BQS 4208 PROPERTY STUDIES 10 Credits
Lecture and discussion topics including techniques for selecting, organising, and managing the development team, scheduling and risk management, negotiating strategies, utilising government financing and subsidy programmes and marketing, managing completed projects, tax assessment procedures and appeals, negotiating public private partnerships, various loan structures, and micro-computer applications.
BQS 4209 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE 10 Credits
Lectures and discussions; exploration of the ethics of the profession: values, ethical theory and practice; moral reasoning; morality in law and codes, Professional standards and societies; extensive use of case studies.