Quantity Surveying

QS Dr. Shehu Isah YESUFU Shehu is a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (MNIQS), he is Registered with the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN). His Professional affiliation also includes membership of the Association of Researchers in Construction Management United Kingdom Readings, with ORCID Number 0000-0002-0474-2605. Dr, Shehu Isah YESUFU is a Senior lecturer and acting head, Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Dennis Osadebay University Asaba, Nigeria. As a seasoned Quantity Surveyor, Construction Project Manager and Educationist over decades of cumulative professional experience in the academics, project management, procurement advisory, cost management, construction contract documentation and administration across public and private sectors for sustainable construction implementation and project delivery. He is happily married with children and his area of research interests including: Construction Resources Management, Optimisation, decision-making, Procurement and Construction Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Financing. Thank you. Brief History of “Department Quantity Surveying” The Department of Quantity Surveying is one of the academic departments within the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Nigeria. The Faculty, was established in the year 2021, following the National Universities Commission (NUC) resources verification exercise. Initially, the Faculty had six (6) departments; these are, Architecture, Building, Urban and Regional Planning, Surveying and Geo-Informatics, Environmental Management, and Fine and Applied Arts. However, in the year 2023, there was another round of resources verification and four more departments were verified. These include: Industrial Design, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying and Geography. The Department was established among other things to provide professional education and training in Construction, Cost Planning, Cost Management, Procurement, Contract Administration, and Financial Control of Construction Projects. The pioneer programme coordinator was Mr. Olorunfemi PAUL, a graduate of quantity Surveying, from Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria. Currently, QS Dr. Shehu Isah YESUFU is Acting Head of the Department. Other staff of the department include: QS Anoh Godwin Jerome, QS Emeka Izuka MOLOKWU and Mr. Ambrose OMOVIE. We also boast of students from 100 to 300 levels. The Department focuses on producing graduates equipped with the knowledge and practical skills, required for quantification, cost planning, estimating and budgeting, value management, and project budget control, within the Built Environment. The curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies such as the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria, while also meeting the required standard for contemporary development needs in construction technology, Procurement and project management, respectively. The Department contributes significantly to the University's Mission of producing skilled professionals capable of supporting sustainable infrastructure development, effective and efficient construction project delivery, and economic growth in Delta State, Nigeria and beyond. As a relatively young department within the newly established University, it continues to expand its academic content, staffing, and innovative research activities to meet national and international standards and global best practices in Quantity Surveying. Thank you. Philosophy of Programme The Philosophy of B.Sc (Quantity Surveying) degree programme is to produce graduates with theoretical base and practical skills necessary to effectively plan and control project funds and to be able to function in any new and emerging areas of the profession. VISION AND MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY Vision: To be a leading transformational University for the empowerment of stakeholders by leveraging technology. Mission: To provide a tradition of excellence in teaching, research, innovation, entrepreneurial skills, and competence endeavours towards meeting societal needs. Objectives of the programme The objectives are to: 1. produce graduates with the necessary theoretical understanding of the concepts of cost, price and value, and the ability to produce and analyze cost information with a view to applying them to decision making. 2. provide an effective balance between theoretical education and practical industrial training. 3. produce graduates that will be able to provide technical, managerial, and financial services to building, civil engineering infrastructure, industrial and heavy engineering projects both in the public and private sectors of the economy. 4. produce graduates that will be able to proceed to specialized areas of Quantity Surveying, leading to teaching, research, and development, and 5. produce graduates that will become innovators and leaders, responding to unfamiliar situations and solving problems by applying their knowledge, competencies and skills with imagination in a multi-disciplinary environment. Unique features of the programme 1. It is closely aligned with the core competencies and mandatory competency requirements of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as well as the Test of Professional Competencies requirements of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS). 2. In addition, the programme makes provision for sound theoretical underpinning and practical skills development. 3. It makes provision for supervised Students’ Industrial Work Experience (SIWES). 4. The production of graduates who already have industrial experience prior to graduation, thus increasing the prospects of their graduation employability both locally and internationally. DENNIS OSADEBAY UNIVERSITY, ASABA, DELTA STATE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF QUANTITY SURVEYING COURSE STRUCTURE 100 level: First Semester Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH GST 111 Communication in English 2 C 15 45 MTH 111 Elementary Mathematics I 2 C 45 - PHY 111 General Physics I 2 C 30 - QTS 111 Introduction to Quantity Surveying 2 C 30 - QTS 112 Introduction to Measurement of Building Works 2 C 30 - BUD 111 Introduction to Building I 2 C 30 - FAA 111 Graphic Communication I 2 C 15 45 ECO 111 Theories and Principles of Economics 2 C 30 - GEO 112 Introduction to Environmental Science 2 C 30 - First Semester - Total Units 18 100 level: Second Semester Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH GST 121 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 C 30 - MTH 121 Elementary Mathematics II 2 C 45 - PHY 121 General Physics II 2 C 30 - QTS 121 Principles of Measurement of Building Works 2 C 15 45 QTS 122 Introduction to Tendering and Estimating 2 C 30 - COS 121 Introduction to Problem Solving 3 C 30 - FAA 121 Graphic Communication II 2 C 15 45 BUD 122 Building Construction and Materials I 2 C 15 45 Second Semester - Total Units 17 100 level - Sessional Units 35 200 level: First Semester Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH GST 211 Philosophy, Logic and Human existence 2 C 30 - EDC 211 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2 C 15 45 STA 213 Introduction to Social & Economic Statistics 3 C 30 - QTS 211 Measurement and Description of Building Works I 2 C 15 45 QTS 212 Principles of Tendering and Estimating I 2 C 30 - QTS 213 Introduction to Auto CAD and BIM for Quantity Surveyors 3 C 45 - BUD 212 Building Construction and Materials II 2 C 45 - ESM 211 Introduction to Valuation I 2 C 45 - First Semester - Total Units 18 200 level: Second Semester Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH STA 221 Statistical Inference II 3 C 30 - QTS 221 Measurement & Description of Building Works II 3 C 30 45 QTS 222 Principles of Tendering and Estimating II 2 C 30 - DOU-QTS 221 Construction Technology I 2 C 15 15 DOU-QTS 222 Workshop Practice 2 C 15 30 BUD 221 Building Construction and Materials III 2 C 15 - ESM 221 Introduction to Valuation II 2 C 15 - QTS 223 Building Services 2 C 15 15 Second Semester - Total Units 16 200 level - Sessional Units 34 300 level: First Semester Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH GST 311 Peace and Conflict Resolution 2 C 30 - ENT 311 Venture Creation 2 C 15 45 QTS 311 Advanced Measurement of Building Works I 3 C 30 45 QTS 312 Construction Commercial Management I 2 C 30 - QTS 313 Construction Economics I 2 C 30 - DOU-QTS 311 Construction Technology II 2 C 15 15 BUD 312 Building Maintenance 2 C 15 - DOU-QTS 313 Intro. to Smart & Sustainable Development 2 C 15 - First Semester - Total Units 17 300 level: Second Semester Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH QTS 321 Advanced Measurement of Building Works II 3 C 30 45 QTS 322 Construction Commercial Management II 2 C 30 - QTS 323 Construction Economics II 2 C 30 - QTS 324 Introduction to Construction Management 3 C 45 - QTS 325 Introduction to Law of Torts and Building Contracts 2 C 30 - DOU-QTS 321 Estimating, Pricing and Bidding Strategy 2 C 15 15 DOU-QTS 322 Building Measurement Project I 2 C 15 15 Second Semester - Total Units 16 300 level - Sessional Units 33 400 level: First Semester Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH QTS 411 Civil Engineering Measurement 3 C 30 45 QTS 412 Advanced Construction Cost Studies and Commercial Management 2 C 30 - QTS 413 Computer Laboratory Workshop: Application of Quantity Surveying Software & Building Info Modelling 2 C 30 - QTS 414 Professional Practice and Procedure I 2 C 30 - QTS 415 Introduction to Research Methods 2 C 30 - QTS 416 Construction Economics III 2 C 30 - QTS 417 Construction Project Management 3 C 45 - DOU-QTS 411 Building Measurement Project II 2 C 15 30 First Semester - Total Units 18 400 level: Second Semester Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH QTS 499 SIWES and Report Writing 15 C - 270 Second Semester - Total Units 15 400 level - Sessional Units 33 500 level: First Semester Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH QTS 511 Measurement of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Installations 3 C 30 45 QTS 512 Advanced Construction Economics 2 C 45 - QTS 513 Integrated Quantity Surveying Studio I 2 C 15 45 DOU-QTS 511 Marketing Quantity Surveying Services 2 C 45 - DOU-QTS 512 Construction Contract Administration I 2 C 45 - DOU-QTS 513 Construction Management 2 C 45 - DOU-QTS 514 Measurement and Procurement of Heavy Engineering Works 2 C 45 - First Semester - Total Units 15 500 level: Second Semester Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH QTS 521 Procurement and Measurement of Industrial Engineering Works 2 C 45 - QTS 522 Public Project Procurement Management 2 C 30 - QTS 523 Construction Contract and Administration II 3 C 45 - QTS 524 Integrated Quantity Surveying Studio II 2 C 15 45 QTS 599 Project 6 C - 135 Second Semester - Total Units 15 500 level - Sessional Units 30 COURSE CONTENTS WITH LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning Outcomes: QTS 111: Introduction to Quantity Surveying (2 Units; C) (LH 30) At the end of this course, students should be able to gain an awareness and understanding of Quantity Surveying as a profession and its historical development; 1. State the functions of a Quantity Surveyor and the career opportunities available to him/her; 2. Express an awareness and understanding of various professionals and professional bodies in the construction industry and the interrelationships of various professionals; 3. Evaluate an awareness and understanding of the relationships between the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) and the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN); 4. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill for measuring girths, areas and volumes of regular and irregular shapes as well as setting up dimensions on taking off sheets; 5. Illustrate an awareness and understanding of the principles underpinning the measurement and description of construction works using the Building and Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (BESMM); 6. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill for setting out descriptions and dimensions in taking off dimensions from drawings; 7. Display the knowledge and skills for measuring substructure up to and including ground floor bed for ordinary strip foundation; and 8. Demonstrate an understanding and skill for bill of quantities production from the measured substructure using manual method and MS Excel. Course Contents Definition of Quantity Surveying; historical development of the quantity surveying profession. Functions performed by a quantity surveyor. Career opportunities for the Quantity Surveyor. Professionals in the construction industry and their interrelationships. Professional bodies in the construction industry and their significance; the relationships between the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) and the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN). Applied Mensuration: Measurement and computation of girth, area and volume for both regular and irregular shapes from dimensioned drawings; Principles of measuring gross and adjustments. Setting up dimensions on taking off sheets and squaring to compute girths, areas and volumes. QTS 121: Principles of Measurement of Building Works (2 Units; C) (LH 30, PH 30) Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. Gain an awareness and understanding of the principles underpinning the measurement and description of construction works using the Building and Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (BESMM); 2. Develop the knowledge and skill for setting out descriptions and dimensions in taking off dimensions from drawings; 3. Develop the knowledge and skill for measuring substructure up to and including ground floor bed for ordinary strip foundation; and 4. Develop an understanding and skill for bill of quantities production from the measured substructure using manual method and MS Excel. Course Contents Principles of measurement and description, using the Building and Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (BESMM), Setting out of description and dimensions in taking off dimensions from drawings. Forms and order of dimension; the use of brackets, &, Add, Ddt, Ditto and Dotting on. Waste calculation and alteration in dimensions. Measurement of substructure up to and including ground floor bed for ordinary strip foundation. Production of substructure bill of quantities using manual method and the use of MS Excel. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction work being measured. QTS 112: Introduction to Measurement of Building Works (2 Units; C) (LH 30) Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Understand the evolution of SMM of Construction works; 2. Understand the developments from different editions of SMM up to BESMM4R; 3. Know the philosophy underlying the use of tabulated format; 4. Apply BESMM4R to taking off using standard stationery for manual bill of quantities preparation; and 5. Understand the purpose of bill of quantities. Course Contents Standard Methods of Measurement (SMM) of construction works: Evolution of SMM of construction works, development of different editions of SMM and introduction to the use of Building and Engineering Standard Method of Measurement, Fourth Edition Revised (BESMM4R) in practice. Philosophy underlying the use of the tabulated format; exercises in framing and coding typical descriptions. Introduction to the standard stationery used in manual bill of quantities preparation: taking off sheet, abstracting sheet and billing sheet. The Bill of Quantities: Purposes of the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), manual processes of preparation of the bill of quantities: taking off, squaring, working up and billing – with simple illustrative examples; and an appreciation of a model BOQ. Introduction to the use of MS Excel in BOQ preparation with simple illustrative examples. Types of bill format and their uses. Components of bill of quantities: preamble clauses, Preliminary items, measured items and the use of provisional and prime cost sums. QTS 122: Introduction to Tendering and Estimating (2 Units; C) (LH 30) Learning Outcomes: Students should be able to: 1. Gain an awareness and understanding of the meaning of estimating, the principles and process of estimating; 2. Gain understanding of the types of estimating in construction works and where applicable; 3. Develop the knowledge and skill for estimating all-in rates for construction works; 4. Develop an understanding and skill for obtaining information required for estimating in construction works; and 5. Develop skill in the use of MS Excel to estimate from first principles. Course Contents Definition of estimating and tendering; the role of estimator in a construction organisation. Skills required of an estimator. Purposes of estimating; Types of estimating: preliminary estimating, approximate quantities estimating and detailed estimating. Methods of estimating: single rate estimate and range estimate. Obtaining, storing and retrieval of data and information required for estimating. COS 121: Introduction to Problem Solving (3 Units; C) (PH 30) Learning Outcomes: On completion of studying this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Explain concepts related to problem solving and identify problem types; 2. Identify and explain problem solving methods; 3. Exemplify solvable and unsolvable problems; 4. Interpret given problems and formulate solutions to them using flowchart, pseudo code and/or other formalisms; 2. Apply appropriate strategies and procedures to arrive at workable solutions to problems; and 3. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills required throughout the computing career. Course Contents Introduction to the core concepts of computing, problems, and problem-solving. The identification of problems and types of problems (routine problems and non-routine problems). Method of solving computing problems (Introduction to Algorithms and heuristics). Solvable and unsolvable problems. Solution techniques of solving problems (abstraction, analogy, brainstorming, trial and error, hypothesis testing, reduction, literal thinking, means-end analysis, method of focal object, morphological analysis, research, root cause analysis, proof, divide and conquer). General Problem-solving process. Solution formulation and design: flowchart, pseudo-code, decision table, decision tree. Implementation, evaluation, and refinement. GST 111: Communication in English (2 Units C: LH 15; PH 45) Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. Identify possible sound patterns in English Language; 2. List notable language skills; 3. Classify word formation processes; 4. Construct simple and fairly complex sentences in English; 6. Apply logical and critical reasoning skills for meaningful presentations; 7. Demonstrate an appreciable level of the art of public speaking and listening; and 8. Write simple and technical reports. Course Contents Sound patterns in English Language (vowels and consonants, phonetics and phonology). English word classes (lexical and grammatical words, definitions, forms, functions, usages, collocations). Sentence in English (types: structural and functional, simple and complex). Grammar and Usage (tense, mood, modality and concord, aspects of language use in everyday life). Logical and critical thinking and reasoning methods (logic and syllogism, inductive and deductive argument and reasoning methods, analogy, generalisation and explanations). Ethical considerations, copyright rules and infringements. Writing activities: (pre-writing, writing, post writing, editing and proof-reading; brainstorming, outlining, paragraphing, types of writing, summary, essays, letter, curriculum vitae, report writing, note-making, and mechanics of writing). Comprehension strategies: (reading and types of Reading, comprehension skills. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in modern language learning. Language skills for effective communication. Major word formation processes. Writing and reading comprehension strategies. Logical and critical reasoning for meaningful presentations. Art of public speaking and listening. Report writing. GST 121: Nigerian Peoples and Culture (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning outcomes: At the end of the course students should be able to: 1. Analyse the historical foundation of the Nigerian culture and arts in pre-colonial times; 2. List and identify the major linguistic groups in Nigeria; 3. Explain the gradual evolution of Nigeria as a political unit; 4. Analyse the concepts of trade, economic and self-reliance status of the Nigerian peoples towards national development; 5. Enumerate the challenges of the Nigerian state towards nation building; 6. Analyse the role of the judiciary in upholding people’s fundamental rights; 7. Identify acceptable norms and values of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria; and 2. List and suggest possible solutions to identifiable Nigerian environmental, moral and value problems. Nigerian history, culture and art up to 1800 (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo peoples and culture; peoples and culture of the ethnic minority groups). Nigeria under colonial rule (advent of colonial rule in Nigeria; Colonial administration of Nigeria). Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit (amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914; formation of political parties in Nigeria; nationalist movements and struggle for independence). Nigeria and challenges of nation building (military intervention in Nigerian politics; Nigerian Civil War). Concept of trade and economics of self-reliance (indigenous trade and market system; indigenous apprenticeship system among Nigeria people; trade, skill acquisition and self-reliance). Social justices and national development (law definition and classification. Judiciary and fundamental rights. Individual, norms and values (basic Nigeria norms and values, patterns of citizenship acquisition; citizenship and civic responsibilities; indigenous languages: usage and development; negative attitudes and conducts. Cultism, kidnapping and other related social vices). Re-orientation, moral and national values (The 3Rs – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Re-orientation; Re-orientation strategies: Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), Green Revolution, Austerity Measures, War Against Indiscipline (WAI), War Against Indiscipline and Corruption (WAIC), Mass Mobilization for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER), National Orientation Agency (NOA). Current socio-political and cultural developments in Nigeria. MTH 111: Elementary Mathematics I (Algebra and Trigonometry) (2Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of the course students should be able to: 1. Explain basic definition of set, subset, union, intersection, complements and use of Venn diagrams; 2. Solve quadratic equations; 3. Solve trigonometric functions; 4. Identify various types of numbers; and 5. Solve some problems using binomial theorem. Course Contents Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, Venn diagrams. Real numbers; integers, rational and irrational numbers, mathematical induction, real sequences and series, theory of quadratic equations, binomial theorem. Complex numbers; algebra of complex numbers; the Argand diagram. De-Moivre’s theorem, nth roots of unity. Circular measure, trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formulae. MTH 121: Elementary Mathematics II (Calculus) (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of the course students should be able to: 1. Identify types of rules in Differentiation and Integration; 2. Describe the meaning of Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and continuity; and 3. Solve some applications of definite integrals in areas and volumes. Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative, as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiation. Extreme curve sketching; Integration as an inverse of differentiation. Methods of integration, Definite integrals. Application to areas, volumes. PHY 111: General Physics I (Mechanics) (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes: On completion, the student should be able to: 1. Identify and deduce the physical quantities and their units; 2. Differentiate between vectors and scalars; 3. Describe and evaluate motion of systems on the basis of the fundamental laws of mechanics; 4. Apply Newton’s laws to describe and solve simple problems of motion; 5. Evaluate work, energy, velocity, momentum, acceleration, and torque of moving or rotating objects; 6. Explain and apply the principles of conservation of energy, linear and angular momentum; 7. Describe the laws governing motion under gravity; and 8. Explain motion under gravity and quantitatively determine behaviour of objects moving under gravity. Course Contents Space and time; units and dimension, vectors and scalars, differentiation of vectors: displacement, velocity and acceleration; kinematics; Newton laws of motion (inertial frames, impulse, force and action at a distance, momentum conservation). Relative motion, application of Newtonian mechanics; Equations of motion; Conservation principles in physics, conservative forces, conservation of linear momentum, kinetic energy and work, potential energy, system of particles, centre of mass; rotational motion; torque, vector product, moment, rotation of coordinate axes and angular momentum. Polar coordinates; conservation of angular momentum; Circular motion, moments of inertia, gyroscopes and precession; gravitation: Newton’s Law of Gravitation, Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion, gravitational potential energy, escape velocity, satellites motion and orbits. PHY 121: General Physics II (Behaviour of Matter) (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes: On completion, the student should be able to: 1. Explain the concepts of heat and temperature and relate the temperature scales; 2. Define, derive, and apply the fundamental thermodynamic relations to thermal systems; 3. Describe and explain the first and second laws of thermodynamics, and the concept of entropy; 4. State the assumptions of the kinetic theory and apply techniques of describing macroscopic behaviour; 5. Deduce the formalism of thermodynamics and apply it to simple systems in thermal equilibrium; and 6. Describe and determine the effect of forces and deformation of materials and surfaces. Heat and temperature, temperature scales; gas laws; general gas equation; thermal conductivity; first law of thermodynamics; heat, work and internal energy, reversibility. Thermodynamic processes; adiabatic, isothermal, & isobaric. Second law of thermodynamics; heat engines and entropy. Zero’s law of thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases. Molecular collisions and mean free path. Elasticity, Hooke's law, Young's, shear and bulk moduli. Hydrostatics; pressure, buoyancy, Archimedes' principles; Bernoulli’s equation and incompressible fluid flow. Surface tension; adhesion, cohesion, viscosity, capillarity, drops and bubbles. BUD 111: Introduction to Building (2 units; Elective; LH = 15; PH = 15) Learning Outcome On completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. sketch and label the different types of building foundation; 2. annotate the different types of building 3. identify different types of building materials; 4. appraise the equipment and tools in use building works; Course Content History of building, types of building, importance of building to man. The consideration to building types in terms of climate, soil, topography and needs. Identification of different materials for building construction such as timber, steel, blocks, bricks and so on. Discussion extensively on the components of building like foundation, frame, roof, doors and windows, finishing and so on. BLD 121: Introduction to Building Construction and Materials I 2 Units General introduction to basic building construction operations and techniques. Site Operations: Site clearance, bulk excavation, trenching, main plant items such as backpacker, face shovel, dragline, etc.; Foundations: simple strip, sub-soil loading calculation, materials for foundation construction.; Floors: Solid ground floors, raised upper floors (Timber); Finishes: functional requirements; Walls: stone walls, block walls, brick walls, utilization of timber for walls, bonding, mortar stone/block brick walls, pointing, D.P.C. arches FAA 111: Graphics Communication I (2 Units C: LH 15; PH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. identify and use various draughting materials and instruments: paper cards, folios, sketch books; pencils (hard, soft and coloured), felt pens, technical pens, crayons; brushes and paints; dry transfer lettering, textures, tones and colours; rules, templates and compasses; drawing boards and drawing sets; 2. identify and construct/create the following visual elements: points, lines, shapes, planes, forms, textures and colours; in various media to create various effects; 3. construct simple visual images using the principles of proportion, balance, harmony and contrast, pattern, movement and rhythm, style; 4. create 2-dimensional drawings of plan section and elevations from basic geometric forms; 5. produce perspective drawings of simple geometric forms; 6. identify and draw various forms of lettering; and 7. compose renderings of simple objects in various media. Course Contents Drawing tools. Drawing materials. The representation of common views. Graphic presentation using various media. Sketching for design development. Descriptive geometry. Orthographic projections of simple and complex geometric solids. Isometric, axonometric. Oblique and perspective views and lettering. DOU-FAA 121: Graphics Communication II (2 Units C: LH 15; PH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the student should be able to: 1. represent building elements and materials; 2. interpret building graphics convections on architectural drawings; 3. reproduce architectural drawings of plans, sections and elevations; 4. create basic floor plans, sections and elevations; 5. identify and use scales and properly drawn-out design- floor plans, sections elevations; 6. construct orthogonal projections of plans; 7. create axonometric and perspective views using advanced techniques in perspective drawings; 8. construct and prepare shades and shadows; and 9. prepare rendered presentation drawings using lines, tones and colour. Course Contents Uses of graphics in architecture. Graphic thinking and building representation. Representation of building elements and materials. Representations of building elements and materials in plans. Representations of building elements and materials in elevations and sections. Projection techniques for shade and shadow construction. 3-Dimensional drawings of building exteriors. 3-Dimensional drawings of building interiors. Oblique drawings. Isometric drawings. Axonometric drawings. Perspective drawings and rendering. ECO 111: Theories and Principles of Economics (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students shall demonstrate the following competencies: 1. define economics; 2. identify the basic economic principles governing the market economy; 3. state the historical evolution of economic ideas; 4. differentiate between micro and macro-economic principles; 5. identify various areas of specialization in economics; 6. Relevance of economic theory to development. Course Contents As introduction to the various issues, the nature of economics science. Its scope and methodology. Major areas of specialization. Historical development of economic ideas. Major findings in the various areas of specialization. Elementary principles of Micro-economic theories. Current issues of interest and probable future development. Concept of Equilibrium and Elasticity. Theory of Consumer Behavior. Theory of Production and Costs. Market structure. Elementary principles of Micro-economic theories. Introduction to macroeconomics. Current issues of interest and probable future development. GEO 112: Introduction to Environmental Sciences (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes This course introduces the students to basic definitions of environmental science and how the environment operates. At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. Illustrate the multidisciplinary nature of environmental science; 2. Define environmental science; 3. Interpret how the environment works; and 4. Demonstrate how to manage the environment sustainably. Course Contents Definitions of environmental science; multidisciplinary nature of environmental science; components of the environment; Environment concepts, Environment as a system; Energy systems in the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Current environmental issues, including climate change, air pollution and other natural hazards; erosion, drought, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and the likes. Role of man in the environment. QTS 211: Measurement and Description of Building Works I (2 Units C: LH 30; PH 45) Learning Outcomes: 1. At the end of this course, students should be able to: 2. Develop the knowledge and skill for measuring more advanced substructure works including non-regular strip foundations, excavation in rock and below ground water level; 3. Develop the knowledge and skill for measuring super structural wall, precast reinforced concrete lintel, in-situ reinforced concrete lintel and roof beam; 4. Develop the knowledge and skill for measuring timber roof construction and roof covering to a domestic type bungalow building; and 5. Develop the knowledge and skill for production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Course Contents Measurement of more advanced substructure works to include non-regular strip foundations, Excavation in rock and below ground water level. Measurement of super structural wall (external and internal), precast reinforced concrete lintel, in-situ reinforced concrete lintel and roof beam, and timber roof construction to a domestic type bungalow building. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured. QTS 221: Measurement and Description of Building Works II (3Units C: LH 30; PH 45) Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Develop the knowledge and skill for measuring floor, wall and ceiling finishes and adjustment for openings in domestic type buildings; 2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill for measuring doors and windows, including associated ironmongery; 3. Illustrate the knowledge and skill for measuring demolition and alteration work to domestic type buildings; and 4. Enumerate the knowledge and skill for production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Course Contents Measurement of floor, wall and ceiling finishes (internally and externally) and adjustment for openings in domestic type buildings; Measurement of doors and windows (including ironmongery); Preparation of door and window schedules. Measurement of Demolition and alteration work to domestic type buildings. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method; the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured. Group assignment in preparation of bill of quantities for a complete domestic type building. QTS 212: Principles of Tendering and Estimating I (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Gain an awareness and understanding of the concept of Estimating construction cost, the Estimator and his functions 2. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the purposes and types of estimates used in 3. construction projects; 4. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the different estimating methods and the processes involved in the detailed estimating method; 5. Gain awareness and understanding of procurement methods and contractual arrangements used in the construction industry; 6. Develop the knowledge and understanding of tendering and tendering process, types of tendering and objectives of tendering; 7. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the role of different parties involved in tendering, nature and types of tender documents; and 8. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the procedure for selecting a suitable contractor and factors for consideration in selection of appropriate contractor. Course Contents Definition of estimating. Who is an estimator? Functions of an estimator and requirements of an estimator. Purposes of estimating; Types of estimating: preliminary estimating, approximate estimating and detailed estimating. Methods of estimating: Single rate estimate and range estimate. Processes involved in the detailed estimating method: materials, labour – all-in-rate for labour, plant – all-in-rate for plant, overhead and profit. Processes involved in the detailed estimating method: materials, labour – all-in-rate for labour, plant – all-in-rate for plant, overhead and profit. Introduction to construction procurement and contractual arrangements in the construction industry. Tendering and the tendering process: definition, types of tendering, objectives of tendering, the role of different parties involved in tendering, Nature and type of tender documents: Tendering procedure in selecting a suitable contractor and Factors for consideration in selection of appropriate contractor. QTS 222: Principles of Tendering and Estimating II (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Gain awareness and understanding of the difference between an estimate and a tender and the role of tender adjudication; 2. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the importance of construction cost library, its constituents and sources of estimating data; 3. Gain awareness and understanding of the factors impacting the determination of tender sum; 4. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the procedure involved in building up unit rates for building projects and determination of labour constant; and 5. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the procedure for survey of basic prices of construction materials and plant items. Course Contents Comparison between estimate and tender, the purpose of tender adjudication, derivatives of cost library for construction works and sources of estimating data: Factors affecting determination of tender sum of construction work. Procedure for estimating unit rates for building projects and determination of labour constants, survey of basic prices of building materials and plant items. QTS 213: Introduction to Auto CAD and BIM Quantity Surveyors (3Units C: LH 30; PH 45) Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Gain awareness and understanding of the various drawing tools available in AutoCAD software; 2. Develop the knowledge and skill for using the AutoCAD software to produce small scale architectural designs; 3. Develop the knowledge and skill for measuring AutoCAD drawings using CAD Measure software; and 4. Develop the knowledge and skill for using Quantity Surveying BIM tools for bill of quantities production and costing of construction works. Course Contents Introduction to AutoCAD software; awareness of the various tools in use in AutoCAD software, using the software to produce basic architectural shapes; practical to involve mini architectural designs with production of all drawings using AutoCAD; the link between AutoCAD drawings and CAD measure software. Use of quantity surveying BIM tools for bill of quantities production and costing of construction works. Introduction to NAVIS WORK and other Industry specific software relevant to the Quantity Surveyor. ENT 211: Entrepreneurship and Innovation (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Explain the concepts and theories of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, opportunity seeking, new value creation, and risk taking; 2. State the characteristics of an entrepreneur; 3. Explain and analyze the importance of micro and small businesses in wealth creation, employment, and financial independence 4. Engage in entrepreneurial thinking; 5. Identify key elements in innovation; 6. Describe stages in enterprise formation, partnership and networking including business planning; 7. Describe contemporary entrepreneurial issues in nigeria, africa and the rest of the world; and 8. State the basic principles of e-commerce. Course Contents Concept of entrepreneurship (entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship/corporate entrepreneurship,). Theories, rationale and relevance of entrepreneurship (Schumpeterian and other perspectives. Risk-taking, necessity and opportunity-based entrepreneurship and creative destruction). Characteristics of entrepreneurs (opportunity seeker, risk taker, natural and nurtured. Problem solver and change agent. Innovator and creative thinker). Entrepreneurial thinking (critical thinking, reflective thinking, and creative thinking). Innovation (concept of innovation, dimensions of innovation, change and innovation, Knowledge and innovation). Enterprise formation, partnership and networking (basics of business plan, forms of business ownership, business registration and forming alliances and joint ventures). Contemporary entrepreneurship issues (knowledge, skills and technology, intellectual property, virtual office, networking). Entrepreneurship in Nigeria (biography of inspirational entrepreneurs, youth and women entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship support institutions, youth enterprise networks and environmental and cultural barriers to entrepreneurship). Basic principles of e-commerce. GST 211. Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes A student who has successfully gone through this course should be able to: 1. Know the basic features of philosophy as an academic discipline; 2. Identify the main branches of philosophy & the centrality of logic in philosophical discourse; 3. Know the elementary rules of reasoning; 4. Distinguish between valid and invalid arguments; 5. Think critically and assess arguments in texts, conversations and day-to-day discussions; 6. Critically asses the rationality or otherwise of human conduct under different existential conditions; 7. Develop the capacity to extrapolate and deploy expertise in logic to other areas of knowledge, and 8. Guide his or her actions, using the knowledge and expertise acquired in philosophy and logic. Course Contents Scope of philosophy; notions, meanings, branches and problems of philosophy. Logic as an indispensable tool of philosophy. Elements of syllogism, symbolic logic— the first nine rules of inference. Informal fallacies, laws of thought, nature of arguments. Valid and invalid arguments, logic of form and logic of content — deduction, induction and inferences. Creative and critical thinking. Impact of philosophy on human existence. Philosophy and politics, philosophy and human conduct, philosophy and religion, philosophy and human values, philosophy and character moulding. STA 221: Statistical Inference I (2 Units C: LH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Differentiate population from sample as well as point from interval estimate; 2. Be able to test for hypothesis concerning population mean and proportions for large and small samples; 3. Be able to compute regression and obtain the fitted line. Likewise, the computation for correlation coefficient well understood; and 4. Be familiar with the fundamentals of time series analysis. Course Contents Population and samples. Random sampling distributions, estimation (point and interval) and tests of hypotheses concerning population mean and proportion (one and two large sample cases). Regression and correlation. Elementary time series analysis. STA 212: Introduction to Social and Economic Statistics (2 Units C: LH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Be able to understand the Statistics systems and explain the Nature, types, sources, methods of collection and problem of official statistics; 2. Be able to compute index numbers using the different types; 3. Be able to give an idea about descriptive statistics and Basic principles of probability; 4. Be able to differentiate discrete from continuous random variables considering binomial, normal, t, chi-square, Poisson, other univariate distributions; 5. Be able to explain joint distributions and sampling distributions; 6. Be able to demonstrate central limit theorem; 7. Be able to explain the properties of an estimators and linear combinations of random variables; 8. Be able to explain the basic concept of testing of hypotheses; 9. Be able to understand the socio-economic indicators: nature, types, uses and computation; and 10. Be able explain the nature, sources, contents and problems of official statistics in selected sectors. Course Contents Statistics systems. Nature, types, sources, methods of collection and problem of official statistics. Index numbers, theory, construction and problems. Descriptive statistics. Basic principles of probability; discrete and continuous random variables (binomial, normal, t, chi-square, Poisson, other univariate distributions); joint distributions; sampling distributions; central limit theorem; properties of estimators; linear combinations of random variables; testing and estimation; maximum likelihood principle, basics of hypotheses testing. Socio-economic indicators: nature, types, uses and computation. Nature, sources, contents and problems of official statistics in selected sectors. DOU-SGT 211: Land Surveying I (2 units; Elective; LH = 15; PH = 15) Learning Outcome On completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. understand the importance and relevance of the course to quantity surveyors; 2. identify different types of vegetation and topographic formation; 3. identify different types of tools and equipment use in surveying; 4. ability to produce a chain surveying Course content General history of surveying. Basic principle of surveying. Use ant care of surveying instruments: the level, the sextant, the theodolite etc. design and adjustment of basic surveying instruments especially the level and the theodolite. Measurement of distances. Correction to measurement distances. Chain surveying. (at the end of this course student should be able to produce a chain survey plan of given site). DOU-SGT 222: Land Surveying II (2 units; Elective; LH = 15; PH = 15) Learning Outcome On completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. usage of the tools and equipment; 2. identify different height and top of formation; 3. usage of computer in graphic plotting; 4. produce a surveying plan Course content i. Angular measurements. ii. Compass and theodolite traversing ordinary levelling. iii. Tachometry. iv. Land computing v. Sub tense bar and its uses. DOU-BLD 212: Building Construction and Materials 1 (2 units; Core; LH = 15; PH = 15) Learning Outcome On completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. sketch and label the different types of building foundation; 2. annotate the different types of foundation 3. identify different types of materials use in each foundation; 4. appraise the methodologies in use for construction of foundation types; Course Content Nature of building and substructures; Environment: nature of built Environment; environment and physical factors influencing the choices of site for built environment. Structures: building as a structure, functions of a building; forms of building structures; structural components in building; classification of structural elements in building; type and groups methods of building production. Building codes – The relationship between Nigeria Building Code, building regulations and other performance standard documents. Basic Building materials-: materials used in the construction of building. Material Processing 1- timber: Timber as a construction material: - processing, classification, defect and preservation of timber, characteristics and uses of common Nigeria timber. QTS 223: Building Services, Equipment & Installation I 2 Units Water supply prospecting, purification storage and distribution to communities including bye-law requirements- Sources of water, water treatment, connection to main service pipe, supplies to buildings where the mains pressure is insufficient. Water distribution in buildings: demand and storage capacity, sizing of pipes and fittings. Taps, valves and materials for pipes. Design of internal drainage: sanitary appliances, sizing of waste and soil pipes. Drainage below ground: planning design and construction. Roof and surface water drainage. Refuse storage and disposal. Sewage treatment and disposal – activated sludge etc. Principles of fire-fighting and associated equipment; Installation issues in water distribution, treatment etc. and integration into the building and associated infrastructure EST 211: Introduction to Valuation I (2 units; Core; LH = 15; PH = 15) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Obtain sound knowledge on the foundational principles of investment mathematics which is fundamental to understanding valuation; 2. Appreciate the fact that valuation is the primary subject of study in the estate surveying and valuation profession; 3. Gain understanding in the mathematical processes used in the property investment analysis and decision making; 4. Develop basic understanding on the fundamentals of valuation; and 5. Be conversant with the principles of value. Course Content Introduction to investment mathematics. Simple interest calculations, compound interest calculations. Basic valuation mathematics, amount of one-naira calculations, present value of one-naira calculations, interrelationship between the amount of one naira and the present value formula, different ways of expressing the main components in the formula such as interest (i), number of (n) and the capital invested. Nature/theories and definitions of value, definitions and purposes of valuation. The functions of a valuer. Income, prices, cost and their relation to value. The economic constitutional, geographical, sociological, environmental, political and legal bases of property value. Principal types of landed property in Nigeria. EST 221: Introduction to Valuation II (2 units; Core; LH = 15; PH = 15) Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Gain understanding of rental analysis; 2. Become familiar with the valuation of different property types; 3. Understand the basics of property inspections; and 4. Undertake simple valuation exercises. Course Contents The land market: its nature, features, sectors and imperfections. The money and capital markets, and the principles governing interest rates and yields. Method of market analysis. Mathematics of finance: the mathematical background and construction of valuation tables and concepts of years purchase. Property inspection and survey (property referencing). Concepts of rack rents and profit rent. Elementary valuation problems without and with the aid of valuation tables – for income receivable in arrears and in advance, different income periods/patterns: discounting and capitalization distinguished; the concept of risk and return. DOU-ARC 211: Theory of Structure I (2 units; Core; LH = 15; PH = 15) Course Contents Define and classify different types of loads. Analyse statically determinate structures. Draw free-body diagrams correctly. Calculate reactions, internal forces, and moments. Interpret shear force and bending moment diagrams. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of structural efficiency. DOU-ARC 222: Theory of Structure II (2 units; Core; LH = 15; PH = 15) Course Contents Review of structural fundamentals: equilibrium and force systems, load paths structural idealization. Analysis of statically determinant structures: determinacy and stability, plane trusses, methods of joints, method of sections. Beams: combined loading, overhanging beams, analysis of internal forces. Frames and arches. Stress and strain. Mechanical properties of materials. Axial deformation of members. Bending stresses in beams. Shear stress in beams. Structural safety and serviceability. DOU- QTS 221 Construction Technology I (2 Unit ; LH= 15; HP= 15) Learning Outcomes On completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. Describe Complex foundation details – a. preliminary investigation pad, b. stripped, c. Raft foundation. d. Piling system, 2. Describe basement construction, shoring underpinning etc. 3. Describe Upper floor, Timber floor, Steel floor 4. Describe Pre-cast unit, Roofing system for large spans – lattice girder, portal frame, shells etc. 5. Describe Industrialization building system open, closed system dimensional co-ordination, jointing etc. structural steel work Course Contents The course content is an overview of building construction in a more complex outlook. Complex foundation details – preliminary investigation pad, stepped, raft foundation. Piling system, basement construction, shoring underpinning etc. upper floor, timber floor, steel floor, pre-cast unit. Roofing system for large spans – lattice girder, portal frame, shells etc. industrialization building system open, closed system dimensional co-ordination, jointing etc. structural steel work. Field trips. DOU-QTS 222 Workshop Practice (2 Unit; Elective; LH= 15; PH = 15) Course outline Introduction to basic equipment in wood, machine, fitting and welding workshops. Elements of safety practice with the various tools used in the workshops. Discussion on general safety precautions. General principles governing the various workshop machines. Selection and use of tools for specific operations in the various workshops. Practical demonstration of use of tools and machines in performing basic workshop processes. Practical work in carpentry – marking and measuring tools; holding tools; cutting tools; wood joints block laying; QTS 311: Advanced Measurement of Building Works I (3 Units; C) (LH 30, PH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: Develop the understanding and skill for measurement of advanced foundations; Develop the knowledge and skill for measurement of concrete framed structures; Develop the knowledge and skill for production of bills of quantities; Develop the knowledge and skills in the use of Microsoft Excel and dedicated computer software for bill production; and Gain the knowledge and understanding of the form, order and procedure for writing specifications for construction materials in the measured work sections. Course Contents Measurement of more advanced foundations: foundations on sloping sites and simple stepped foundation; driven and bored pile foundations, deep raft foundation and underpinning to defective foundations. Measurement of in-situ reinforced concrete framed structure: column bases, columns and beams, suspended slabs, staircases (including balustrade and handrail), concrete flat roof and felting; preparation of reinforcement schedule using MS Excel and measurement of reinforcement and formwork. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured. Group assignment in preparation of bill of quantities of a reinforced in-situ concrete framed structure; Introduction to use of preliminary and preamble clauses; Relationship between specifications, drawing and bill of quantities. Form, order and procedure in writing specifications. QTS 321: Advanced Measurement of Building Works II (3 Units C: LH 30; PH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate the skill for measurement of steel framed buildings and unframed steel structures; 2. Display the skill for measurement of proprietary claddings, demountable partitions and suspended ceilings; 3. Develop the knowledge and skill for measurement of furniture, standard joinery unit, wardrobe, kitchen cabinet and shelves; 4. Gain understanding and develop the skill for production of bills of quantities from measured quantities; 5. Develop the understanding and skills in the use of Microsoft excel and dedicated computer software for bill production; and 6. Gain the knowledge and understanding of the form, order and procedure for writing specifications for construction materials in the measured work sections. Course Contents Measurement of steel framed building: steel grillage foundation, steel stanchions, steel beans, steel roof trusses, gusset plates, holding down bolts. Measurement of unframed steel structures and their casings. Proprietary claddings and partitions including curtain walling, demountable partitions and suspended ceilings. Furniture, standard joinery unit, wardrobe, kitchen cabinet and shelves. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured. Group assignment in preparation of bill of quantities of a steel framed structure. Writing of preliminary and preamble clauses; Specification writing: Practical approach in specifying building materials and components. QTS 312: Construction Commercial Management I (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Gain the knowledge and understanding of how project overheads/ establishment charges are determined; 2. Develop the knowledge and understanding how all-in rate for materials, labour and plant are determined; 3. Gain the awareness and understanding of input resources of materials, labour and plant relevant to excavation and earthworks; 4. Develop the knowledge and skill for building up unit rates for excavation and earthworks section of the Building and Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (BESMM); and 5. Develop the awareness and understanding of methods of pricing: net pricing and gross pricing of construction works Course Contents Preparation of estimate. Calculation of project overheads/establishment charges. Establishment of all-in-rate for labour, establishment of all-in-rate for material, establishment of all-in-rate for plant; and building up of unit rates. Identification of input resources: material cost and its components, labour cost and its components and plant cost and its components. Methods of pricing: net pricing and gross pricing. Computation of rates for the items in the following sections of the Building and Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (BESMM). Excavation and earthworks. QTS 322: Construction Commercial Management II (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Develop the knowledge and skill for building up unit rates for concrete work, brickwork and block work sections of the BESMM; 2. Develop the knowledge and skill for building up unit rates for roofing, woodwork, metalwork and glazing sections of the BESMM; 3. Develop the knowledge and skill for building up unit rates for floor, walls and ceiling finishing, painting and decoration sections of the BESMM; and 4. Develop the knowledge and understanding of methods for generating schedules of materials, labour and plant in the areas covered in building up unit rates Course Contents Computation of rates and preparation of schedule of materials, labour and plant for the items in the following sections of the Building and Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (BESMM): concrete work, brickwork and block work; roofing, woodwork, metalwork, glazing, finishing, painting and decoration. QTS 313: Construction Economics I (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Gain the knowledge and understanding of the structure of the construction industry as a sector of the national economy; 2. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the cyclical nature of the construction industry in relation to variation in workload and government regulations; 3. Gain the awareness and understanding of the nature and scope of construction projects; 4. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the factors affecting the supply and demand for landed property; and 5. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the methods of valuation of landed property, including simple calculations and construction and use of valuation tables. Course Contents Structure of the construction industry. Variation in workload of the construction industry. Relationship of output of construction industry to available resources. The construction economy, its relation to the national economy. Effect of government actions on the Construction Industry. Functional requirements and cost implications of constructional methods. Economics of building development. Nature and scope of development projects. Factors affecting the supply and demand for landed property. Introduction to the methods of valuation of landed property, including simple calculations. Construction and use of valuation tables. QTS 323: Construction Economics II (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Gain the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts in construction economics: estimate, cost, price and value, the concept of value for money; 2. Develop the knowledge and skill for preparing preliminary estimates as well as methods and techniques for preparing approximate estimates; 3. Develop the awareness and understanding of the theories and practice of construction cost planning and cost control; 4. Develop the knowledge and skill for preparation of cost plan and cost control; 5. Develop the awareness and understanding of the use of the outputs of cost plans and approximate estimates; and 6. Develop an awareness and usefulness of current research on the theory and practice of cost planning and cost control in Nigeria. Course Contents Review of fundamental concepts in construction economics: estimate, cost, price and value, the concept of value for money. Preliminary estimates, methods of preparing approximate estimates. Theory and practice of construction cost planning and cost control. Cost planning principles and types of cost planning methods. Construction cost data: characteristics of cost data, accuracy and consistency of cost data. Presentation of cost plan and formats. Utilizing the outputs of cost planning and approximate estimates. Analysis of current research on the practice of cost planning and cost control in Nigeria. QTS 325: Introduction to Law of Torts and Building Contracts (2Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the hierarchy of legal institutions in Nigeria and their functions; 2. Understand the Formation of a contract and different contract types; 3. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the circumstances under which a contract is discharged, breach of contract and remedies for breach of contract; and 4. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the basics on Law of Torts: duty of care, negligence, trespass and damages. Course Contents Framework of the Nigerian legal system and structure for administration of justice in Nigeria. Judicial personnel. Elements of the law of contract to include formation of a contract, vitiating factors, discharge of contract, breach and remedies in contract, terms of contract. Introduction to the Law of Torts: the building blocks of the law of torts – duty of care, negligence, trespass, damages. QTS 324: Introduction to Construction Management (3 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Understand the inter-relationship of the various professionals involved in the construction industry, professional bodies and trade unions; 2. Develop the understanding and knowledge of construction site planning, health and safety issues on construction sites as well as sustainable disposal of construction wastes; 3. Understanding the principal concept that surround the organisational structures and sizes of different formal construction organisations; 4. Understand and apply construction logistics skill using lean thinking and construction supply chain management protocols; and 5. Develop the knowledge and skill for managing the construction process leading to quality assurance, good record keeping and safe working environment. Course Contents Organisation of the construction process – interrelationships between the professionals in the construction industry, trades in the construction industry, professional bodies and unions, sources of key construction materials. Planning the construction site – layout of construction site, health and safety issues in construction, waste disposal and sustainability issues in construction. Sizes of construction firms – small, medium and large: classification by annual turnover and number of employees. Organisational structure – horizontal and vertical organisational structure, matrix organisational structure; organisational structure of construction firms. Construction logistics – ordering and storing construction materials, lean thinking in construction, supply chain management, plant hiring/ buying, plant inventory management. Managing the construction spection of ongoing construction, testing – quality assurance, progress monitoring, site meetings, minutes of site meetings, site diaries and records; Site safety management. ENT 311: Venture Creation (2 Units C: LH 15; PH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students, through case study and practical approaches, should be able to: 1. Describe the key steps in venture creation; 2. Identify opportunities in problems and in high potential sectors regardless of geographical location; 3. State how original products, ideas, and concepts are developed; 4. Develop business concept for further incubation or pitching for funding; 5. Identify key sources of entrepreneurial finance; 6. Implement the requirements for establishing and managing micro and small enterprises; 7. Conduct a survey of entrepreneurial marketing and e-commerce; 8. Apply a wide variety of emerging technological solutions to entrepreneurship; and 9. Appreciate why ventures fail due to lack of planning and poor implementation. Course Contents Opportunity identification (sources of business opportunities in Nigeria. Environmental scanning, demand and supply gap/unmet needs/market gaps/market research, unutilised resources, Social and climate conditions and technology adoption gap). New business development (business planning, market research). Entrepreneurial finance (venture capital. Equity finance, micro finance, personal savings, small business investment organizations and business plan competition). Entrepreneurial marketing and e-commerce (principles of marketing, customer acquisition & retention, B2B, C2C and B2C models of e-commerce, first mover advantage, ecommerce business models and successful e-commerce companies,). Small business management/family business: leadership & management, basic book keeping, nature of family business and family business growth model. Negotiation and business communication (strategy and tactics of negotiation/bargaining, Traditional and modern business communication methods). Opportunity discovery demonstrations (business idea generation presentations. Business idea contest, brainstorming sessions, idea pitching). Technological Solutions (the concept of market/customers Solution, customer solution and emerging technologies, business applications of new technologies - Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual/Mixed Reality (VR), Internet of Things (IoTs), block-chain, cloud computing, renewable energy. Digital business and e-commerce strategies). GST 311: Peace and Conflict Resolution (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Explain the concepts of peace, conflict and security; 2. List major forms, types and root causes of conflict and violence; 3. Define the difference between conflict and terrorism; 4. Enumerate security and peace building strategies; and 5. Describe roles of international organisations, media and traditional institutions in peace building. Course Contents Concepts of peace, conflict and security in a multi-ethnic nation. Types and Theories of Conflicts: ethnic, religious, economic, geo-political conflicts; Structural Conflict Theory, Realist Theory of Conflict, Frustration-Aggression Conflict Theory. Root causes of conflict and violence in Africa: indigene and settlers’ phenomenon; boundaries/boarder disputes; political disputes; ethnic disputes and rivalries; economic inequalities and social disputes. Nationalist movements and agitations. Selected conflict case studies: Tiv-Junkun; Zangon-Kataf chieftaincy and land disputes. Peace building, management of conflicts and security: peace & human development. Approaches to peace & conflict management: religious, government and community leaders. Elements of peace studies and conflict resolution: conflict dynamics assessment scales: constructive & destructive. Justice and legal framework: concepts of social justice. The Nigeria legal system. Insurgency and terrorism. Peace mediation and peace keeping. Peace & Security Council: international, national and local levels. Agents of conflict resolution: conventions, treaties community policing: evolution and imperatives. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): a) dialogue b) arbitration, c) negotiation d) collaboration. Roles of international organizations in conflict resolution: (a) the United Nations and its conflict resolution organs, (b) the African Union, & its peace and Security Council (c) ECOWAS in peace keeping. Media and traditional institutions in peace building. Managing post-conflict situations/crisis: refugees. Internally displaced persons (IDPs). The role of NGOs in post-conflict situations/crises. DOU-QTS 321 - Estimating, Pricing and Bidding Strategy I (2Unit; LH= 15; HP= 15) Learning Outcomes On completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. Explain Estimating and its purpose; difference between estimating and tendering 2. Describe the concept of bidding 3. Explain Form of bidding 4. Describe the stakeholders’ roles of participation in bidding 5. Describe Estimating for overheads 6. Estimate for resources such as Labour, Material cost and Plant cost and attendance 7. Build the unit rate for the following works: Brickwork, blockwork, stone walls and claddings; Roofing; Wood work – carpentry and joinery and Mechanical services Course Contents Explain Estimating and its purpose; difference between estimating and tendering., Describe the concept of bidding, Explain Form of bidding, Describe the stakeholders’ roles of participation in bidding, Describe Estimating for overheads and Estimation for the following resources a) Labour cost, b) Material cost c) Plant cost and attendance Building up the unit rate for the following works. Brickwork, blockwork, stone walls and claddings DOU-QTS 311 - Construction Technology II (2 Unit ; LH= 15; HP= 15) Learning Outcomes On completion of the course, students should be able to: 1. Describe/Construction Retaining wall: - gravity and R. C diaphragm walls, road pavement construction – types, grade, subgrade etc. 2. Describe materials used in construction. Bridges – types and suitability, methods of construction. 3. Describe the use and construction of caissons and cofferdam in bridges. 4. Describe Airport construction – types, accessories such as runways, lighting, wind indicators, layout. 5. Describe Railway track, materials used and constructional methods, rails sleeper’s etc. tunnel construction – excavation, safety precautions, lining installation of service etc. 6. Describe Construction plant and equipment. Course Contents Retaining wall: - gravity and R. C diaphragm walls, road pavement construction – types, grade, subgrade etc. materials used in construction. Bridges – types and suitability, methods of construction, use and construction of caissons and cofferdam in bridges. Airport construction – types, accessories such as runways, lighting, wind indicators, layout. Railway track, materials used and constructional methods, rails sleeper’s etc. tunnel construction – excavation, safety precautions, lining installation of service etc. Construction plant and equipment. Field trip. DOU-BLD 311 Building Maintenance I (2 Unit; Elective; LH= 15; PH = 15) Learning Outcomes On completion of the course, students should be able to: 1 Describe the concept, Significant and need for building maintenance; nature of maintenance, 2 State the Agencies involved in the decay of building and remedies for the following: - 3 Describe Site conditions substructure; external works; shoring 4 Describe maintenance of Superstructure walls; structural frames floors; staircase; roofs each should be considered with various types of materials 5 Describe maintenance of Finishes and joinery: - finishes of various types; joinery 6 Explain Services problems of various type of services in building and their remedies. 7 Describe Alteration and improvements. 8 Explain Design defects and remedies: structural survey of buildings. Course Contents Concept, Significant and need for building maintenance; nature of maintenance, Agencies involved in the decay of building and remedies for the following: -Site conditions substructure; external works; shoring. Maintenance of Superstructure walls; structural frames floors; staircase; roofs each should be considered with various types of materials maintenance of Finishes and joinery: - finishes of various types; joinery Services problems of various type of services in building and their Remedies, Alteration and improvements. Explain Design defects and remedies: structural survey of buildings QTS 411: Civil Engineering Measurement (3 Units C: LH 30; PH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Gain awareness and understanding of the nature and scope of Civil Engineering (CE) works; 2. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the history and development of the Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM) and the development of Civil Engineering codes alongside the principal changes introduced to the CESMM; 3. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of measurement based on CESMM; 4. Comprehend the rules guiding the production of civil engineering bill of quantities) BOQ); 5. Apply the principles of measurement to specific CE works; 6. Develop the knowledge and skill for bill of quantities production for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software; and 7. Execute the preparation of complete priced bills of quantities through group assignments. Course Contents Scope of civil engineering works and method of measurement. Development of Civil Engineering codes of measurements, comparison of Civil with Building and Engineering Standard Methods of Measurements (BESMM). Contents of Civil Engineering bill of quantities and preparation of Civil Engineering bill of quantities. Method related charges, measurement of retaining walls and stabilization of retaining walls. Piling: concrete piles and steel sheet piling. Measurement of estate roads and highways and simple railway works: simple bridges and culverts, simple tunnelling. Drainage, sewage treatment installations. Sea walls, wharves, jetties, cooling towers, pump house and water pipe lines. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured. Group assignment in preparation of civil engineering bill of quantities in areas covered. QTS 499: Student’s Industrial Work Experience Scheme (15 Units C: PH 270) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Gain in-depth understanding of the roles of the Quantity Surveyor in the Construction Industry; 2. Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the documentations involved in the practice of Quantity Surveying; 3. Gain extensive site experience to appreciate the practical aspects of the construction process; 4. Demonstrate a good understanding of how to conduct site meetings and the roles of members of a construction team; and 5. Develop critical skills in the core areas of quantity surveying: measurement and costing of construction works, valuation of work in progress and preparation of material schedule. Course Contents This programme is meant to expose students to a combination of field and office experience related to construction activities both in the public and private sectors. It is a period of compulsory, supervised Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), in addition to laboratories/workshop/practical/studio training received during teaching period. The programme is conducted for a minimum period of one semester. It takes place during the second semester of the 400 level of the programme of study. Students are expected to submit a systematic logbook for assessment at the end of the training period. Students with unsatisfactory performance shall be required to repeat the training programme. QTS 412: Advanced Construction Cost Studies and Commercial Management (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Build up unit prices and analyse rates for all materials required for complex buildings and civil engineering works price preliminary items and day-works for building and Civil Engineering work; 2. Prepare subcontract quotations; price temporary works and services for Civil Engineering works and prepare schedule of materials; 3. State the knowledge and skill acquired for using MS Excel and dedicated estimating software in estimating and rate build up; 4. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill required for cost/value reconciliation in a construction company; 5. Prepare claims for capital allowances on plant and machinery; and 6. Explain the requirements for the selection of suitable: construction team, procurement route, tendering method, contractual arrangements, third party right and construction programme. Course Contents Computation of rate, preparation of schedule of materials, labour and plant for items in the following sections of the Standard Method of Measurement (SMM): Plumbing installation, electrical installation, civil engineering works and heavy and industrial engineering works. Pro-rata rates, the use of MS Excel in estimating and dedicated estimating software, adjudication process, estimating of preliminary items and day-works items, preparation of subcontract quotations; bidding strategy; cost/value reconciliation of construction works. Capital allowance: claiming capital allowances on plant and machinery. Due diligence: suitability of construction team, suitability of procurement route, suitability of tendering method, suitability of contractual arrangements; third party right and suitability of construction programme. QTS 413: Computer Laboratory Workshop (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Develop the knowledge and understanding of computer hardware and software applicable to Quantity Surveying practice and factors to consider in appropriate selections; 2. Understand and apply Spread Sheet Programmes (MS Excel) for computation of unit rates, preparation of BOQs, Preparation of valuations; preparation of final accounts; 3. Develop the knowledge and skill for using dedicated QS software to measure from AutoCAD drawings; 4. Develop the knowledge and skill for using dedicated QS software for measurement and production of Bill of Quantities; 5. Develop the knowledge and skill for using project management software, (MS Project); 6. Develop the knowledge and skill for using dedicated QS Estimating software; and 7. Develop the knowledge and skill for using of BIM tools to perform QS functions such as bill of quantities production, costing, valuation and scheduling. Course Contents Computer hardware and software applicable to quantity surveying practice and factors to consider in computer hardware and software selection. Performing quantity surveying calculations using MS Excel, for computation of unit rates, preparation of BOQs, preparation of valuations, financial reports. Preparation of final accounts, report writing using MS word, PowerPoint presentations using charts and graphs, Use of MS Project and other project management software. Advanced usage of CAD Measure and QS CAD for measurement of AutoCAD drawings. Use of dedicated QS software for measurement and production of bill of quantities such as master bill elite, build soft. Use of dedicated QS software for estimating; Use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools for QS functions – quantification, costing, valuation and scheduling. Group assignments and learning tasks to promote peer support in developing the requisite knowledge and skills in software usage. QTS 414: Professional Practice and Procedure I (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Understand the duties of all parties to a contract and specifically the Quantity Surveyor’s role; 2. Understand the responsibility of the professional Quantity Surveyor under the JCT/other forms of construction contract; 3. Understand how claims arise, and how they are resolved; 4. Understand basic procedures and develop the skill for measurement on site of items for variations and for the purpose of interim valuation; 5. Understand the terms Prime Cost and Provisional Sums and their application in construction contract; and 6. Understand the procedure and develop the skill for preparing interim valuation, variation accounts and final accounts. Course Contents Introduction to professional practice and procedures: roles of the quantity surveyor during pre-contract and post-contract periods. Mobilisation of contractors to site. Responsibilities of the Quantity surveyor under the JCT/other forms of Contract. Interim payments and certificates, valuation of works based on bill of quantities, preparation of financial statements, preparation of variation accounts; preparation of fluctuation claims. Assessment of loss and expense claims; preparation of sub-contractors’ and suppliers’ accounts; adjustment of day works account and adjustment of provisional sum and prime cost sum. Practical completion and defects liability period. QTS 415: Introduction to Research Methods (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Understand how to identify and define a research problem and formulate relevant research topic in Quantity Surveying; 2. Develop the knowledge of the sources of related literature and gain the understanding of the strategy for conducting literature review, citation and referencing of sources reviewed; 3. Understand and apply different research designs, approaches to data collection and instruments for data collection; 4. Develop a basic understanding of different sources of data; 5. Apply statistical tools to Quantity Surveying research and draw valid conclusions; and 6. Develop the knowledge and understanding of presentation of written and oral project report. Course Contents Research principles and methods. Identifying and defining a research problem. Topic selection and proposal writing; searching and reviewing literature. Citation and referencing in research. Research design, sampling techniques, techniques for data collection and questionnaire design. Data analysis and presentation of results. Drawing conclusions; making recommendations; dissertation structuring and writing up. Presentation of research report. QTS 416: Construction Economics III (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Understand and apply cost indices and cost analysis as tools for determining preliminary estimate; 2. Develop advanced knowledge and skill for aligning cost plan to preliminary estimate or cost limit; 3. Develop the knowledge and understanding of cost modelling techniques and cost engineering techniques at pre-contract stage; 4. Understand and apply the techniques used in investment appraisal of private developments; 5. Understand and apply the cost/benefit analysis technique used in the appraisal of public developments; and 6. Develop the knowledge and understanding of sources of funds for development, public investment, mortgage financing, development bonds, loans, grants, subsidy and taxation. Course Contents Building cost indices and locational indices: principles, build up and uses. Use of cost analysis data and indices in establishing preliminary estimates of future projects. Advanced cost planning and cost control to align cost plan with preliminary estimate or cost limit; cost modelling techniques; cost engineering techniques: cost estimating or assessment methods employed in cost engineering. Effect of Building geometry on construction cost; development economics: aims of private developers and preparation of developer’s budget. Investment appraisal techniques. Aims of public developers and the use of cost/benefit analysis for evaluating public projects. Choice and acquisition of sites and their effects on developments. Sources of funds for development, public investment, mortgage financing. Development bonds, loans, grants, subsidy and taxation. Group assignment, using peer support to develop the knowledge and skill for aligning cost plan to preliminary estimate or cost limit. QTS 417: Construction Project Management (3 Units C: LH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students, through case study and practical approaches, should be able to: 1. Develop an understanding and knowledge of basic principles of project management; 2. Develop an awareness and understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of project management; 3. Acquire an understanding of major project management professional bodies and the basics of their book of knowledge; 4. Develop the knowledge and skill of project planning and scheduling and some scheduling software applicable to the construction industry; and 5. Develop the knowledge and skill of managing various aspects of construction projects. Course Contents Nature of projects and project environment; introduction to project management; major professional bodies responsible for project management and introduction to their books of knowledge. Managing the construction client; project strategy; managing the construction process: work breakdown structure. Construction programming – types of programmes; programming techniques: The Gantt chart, network analysis among others. Managing project finance: client cash flow, contractor’s cash flow and cash flow forecasting; project control –earned value method; techniques and principles of Total Quality Management (TQM). Lean thinking in construction; project commissioning and testing of installations. Managing project completion; project management software. Introduction to project monitoring and evaluation. Application of project management toolkits to green construction. DOU-QTS 411: Building Measurement Project (2 Units E: LH 45) QTS 511: Measurement of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Installations (3Units C: LH 30; PH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Identify and categorise the works that constitute electrical, mechanical and plumbing services in buildings and other construction works; 2. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of electrical, mechanical and plumbing services technology applicable to buildings and other construction works; and 3. Explain and apply the rules of the building and engineering standard method of measurement (BESMM) to quantify electrical, mechanical and plumbing services in construction projects. 4. Prepare model electrical and mechanical services bill for a typical building using electronic means such as MS excel and or any of the standard industry software. Course Contents Measurement shall include for electrical, mechanical and plumbing installations. Electrical installations: electrical equipment and control gear, conduits, trunking, cables and conductors. Fittings and accessories shall be grouped according to power distribution, Lighting, ventilating, and security system - CCTV, telephones, signals, fire-alarms, burglar-alarms, earthen conductors and lighting conductors. Mechanical and plumbing installations: measurement of cold and hot water supply. Sanitary installations, Air conditioning and gas installation. Firefighting installation. Refuse disposal installation, special equipment including incinerator, refuse chutes. Installation of air handling, automatic control, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, mechanical movement including lifts, hoists, escalators, conveyors, and associated builders’ works. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works: using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured. QTS 521: Procurement and Measurement of Industrial Engineering Works (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Gain an awareness and understanding of the various types of industrial engineering projects; 2. Gain an understanding of the peculiarity of industrial engineering works; 3. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the procurement methods for securing industrial engineering projects; 4. Acquire the knowledge and understanding of the applicable standard methods for measurement of industrial engineering works; 5. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the technology and construction process involved in Oil and gas; Electrical and Solar Power generation, telecommunication, Mining and Quarrying, among others; and 6. Develop the knowledge and skills for measurement and bill production for different types of industrial engineering works. Course Contents Definition and scope of industrial engineering works; procurement methods of industrial engineering contracts: Joint venture/management contracting/ turnkey; PPP/PFI; Contractor-led procurement. Financing of industrial engineering works: Feasibility studies, Letter of credits, technological licensing and patents. Documentation of industrial engineering contracts. Introduction to Standard Methods of Measurement for Industrial Engineering Construction (SMMIEC). Introduction to international construction measurement standards; Introduction to the relevant sections of BESMM4R. Measurement and description of industrial engineering works in the following areas: Oil and gas: extraction/production, flow stations and oil pipelines, refinery, distribution (equipment, piping and storage). Power and Telecommunication: power generation – hydro, gas, wind, thermal; power transmission. Power distribution, Sustainable energy - biomass, solar, inverter), telecommunication, landline - analogue and digital modes, mobile telecommunication - control systems, cabling, mast and the likes. Mining and Quarrying: mining (iron ore), steel rolling mill, open cast mining, production - iron furnace, cast iron, alloy, wrought iron, mining (bauxite), aluminium smelting and production plant, mining (limestone), cement production, packaging and distribution associated piping and accessories, quarrying. Agro-allied Factories: canning and bottling plant. Paper and pulp manufacturing plant. Ginnery and textile plant, sugar and salt refineries, fertilizers and processing, food and beverages processing plant. Associated piping and accessories. Pharmaceutical and chemical production factories: chemical and paint manufacturing, pharmaceutical plant, Petrochemical plant. Associated piping and accessories, Electronic and Computer production factories: production plant, Hardware, piping and accessories. Water and Waste Water treatment plant: water treatment plant, and waste water treatment plant, piping and accessories. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured. QTS 512: Advanced Construction Economics (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: (Use measurable outcomes. All the points below need to be revised. Presently, they are not tenable) 1. Gain an awareness and understanding of the latest RIBA plan of work and the RICS New Rules of Measurement 2 (NMR2) as applicable to preparing preliminary cost estimates or budgetary estimates for construction projects; 2. Understand theory and principles of cost control, total cost appraisal, Life Cycle Costing (LCC) and whole life costing (WLC); 3. Develop the knowledge and skill for preparing preliminary estimate, cost plan and cost control; 4. Develop the knowledge and skill for identifying, costing and managing risk in construction; and 5. Develop the knowledge and skill required for practical value management and value engineering. Course Contents Preliminary estimate, using the RICS new rules of measurement 2 (NMR2); cost planning during feasibility, outline proposals and scheme design stages. Importance of control over expenditure: Cost control during inception, feasibility and outline proposal stages. Cost control during scheme design and detail design stages. Real life project exercises on cost planning and control, leading to contract sum prediction. The concept of cost in use/ whole life costing: present and future payments, time value of money; maintenance and running cost; Life of building and components including effects of errors in prediction. Application of operational research to building procurement. Post contract cost control: project baseline cash flow forecast, post contract cost control using earned value analysis. Risk management in construction: risk identification methods, risk analysis methods (quantitative and qualitative), risk response strategies. Value management & value engineering in construction: definitions and distinction between value management and value engineering; distinction between cost cutting and value management; value management methodology. Value engineering job plan; value management methods: the 40-hr workshop, the charette. Value management techniques: Functional Analysis System Technique (FAST), SMART (Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique (SMART), brainstorming, value matrices; project intervention and value management opportunity points; critical success factors in value management. Seminar presentation on new trends in construction economics. Introduction to design thinking as problem solving approach that impacts on economy of construction QTS 522: Public Project Procurement Management (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Understand the principles of procurement and the types that are available in the construction industry; 2. Acquire the awareness and understanding of PPP, EPC; 3. Acquire the awareness and understanding of collaborative procurement forms: partnering, alliances and joint ventures; 4. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the latest public Procurement Act; 5. Acquire the knowledge and skills for interpreting and applying the Procurement Act to different project situations in the Nigerian context; and 6. Develop the knowledge and skill for guiding public institutions in successful tendering and contractor selection. Course Contents Public projects: definitions, policies and practices of public procurement. Needs and objectives of public procurement. Public procurement Act (2007) of Nigeria. Institution, procurement committee and their functions. Organisation, planning and implementation of procurement processes. The consultant procurement reporting. Bureau of public procurement; national council of public procurement, bureau of public procurement, ministerial parastatals tenders board, ministry or parastatals procurement planning committee (NPPC/PPPC). Tender action; prequalification, verification and analysis, invitation for bids, bid opening, evaluation, reports. DOU-QTS 512: Construction Contract and Administration I (2 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Develop an awareness and understanding of the basic principles of dispute resolution, dispute resolution institutions and their operations; 2. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the process of arbitration, statutory backing, award system and challenges facing arbitration practices in Nigeria; 3. Gain an awareness and understanding of the clauses in the various standard forms of construction contracts; and 4. Gain the knowledge and skill in interpreting the financial and contractual implications of some selected clauses that are commonplace in the Nigerian construction industry. Course Contents Standard forms of construction contract. Analyses, interpretation and application of condition of contract clauses. Definition of works; meaning of completion, sectional completion, time for completion. Extension of time, instructions, defect liability and maintenance clauses; insurance and payment. Liability of contractor, subcontractor and suppliers. Bankruptcy and insolvency. Preparation of financial statements and final account; determination and preparation of termination accounts; position of parties in absence of express provision, regulatory clauses and statutory conditions. Liability of professional advisers. Scenario-based exercises to help the students to develop requisite skills in contract administration. Dispute resolution mechanisms, trends in commercial dispute resolutions. Alternative dispute resolutions. Emphasis on arbitration, introduction to the latest arbitration and conciliation Acts in Nigeria and other international documents. Institutions promoting alternative dispute resolutions locally and internationally. Cases in alternative dispute resolution in the Nigerian construction industry making use of adjudication, arbitration mediation, and conciliation among others. Multi- door Court systems at State and Federal levels. QTS 523: Construction Contract and Administration II (3 Units C: LH 30) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Develop an awareness and understanding of the common types of standard forms of contract in use in the construction industry; 2. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the principles behind the development of each of the common types and their merits and demerits; 3. Gain an awareness and understanding of the claims in construction and how to handle them; and 4. Gain the knowledge and skill in preparing claims when they occur. Course Contents Analyses, interpretation and application of condition of contract clauses. Introduction to common standard forms of contract in use in the construction industry. The following are to be examined: Latest or current versions of JCT variants, FIDIC, NEC and the Nigerian standard form in use by the Bureau of Public procurement. Construction contracts record management. Claim and administration of claim in construction contract. Types of claims. Claims initiation, preparation, presentation and negotiation. Types of claims, quantification of claims, restitution claims –claim for a “reasonable sum”. Claims avoidance and prevention. Delay analysis and extension of time, acceleration claims. DOU-QTS 511: Marketing Quantity Surveying Services (2 Units C: LH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Develop an awareness and understanding of the basic principles of professional services with reference to quantity surveying; 2. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the process of consulting and client management; and 3. Gain an awareness and understanding of the regulations guiding the marketing of quantity surveying consulting services. Course Contents Course synopsis. Nature of quantity surveying services. Range and scope of QS services (traditional and emerging). Consulting process. Marketing of quantity surveying services. Professional regulations guiding marketing of quantity surveying services. Client/customer relationship management. Business and enterprise management. Forms of business organisation. Merger, acquisition, joint venture. Service quality management. International quality certifications. QTS 513: Integrated Quantity Surveying Studio I (2 Units C: LH 15; PH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: Develop the knowledge and skill in producing the following standard documents relating to the work of a client quantity surveyor 1. Budget for a given project; 2. Cost and plan for a given project; 3. Draw up a bill of quantities (with contract conditions, preambles) for a given project; and 4. Submit a written tender’s reports. Course Contents This course integrates the various aspects of quantity surveying courses needed to function as a client. It simulates practice experience by giving students practical projects to work on in groups. Students will have a choice of project simulating the work of a client quantity surveyor. Work relating to developing skill as client quantity surveyor will typically consist of preliminary cost advice on a given project, cost planning, bill of quantities preparation, specifications, articles of agreement and production of tender documents. QTS 524: Integrated Quantity Surveying Studio II (2 Units C: LH 15; PH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: Develop the knowledge and skill in producing the following standard documents relating to the work of a contractor’s quantity surveyor. 1. submit a written pretender advert; 2. draw up a priced bill of quantities for a given project; 3. Present a written pretender report or document; 4. Explain a programme of works undertaken during SIWES; 5. write a detailed statement for a given project; and 5. Prepare resource schedules for a given project. Course Contents This course integrates the various aspects of quantity surveying courses needed to contractor’s quantity surveyor. It simulates practice experience by giving students practical projects to work on in groups. Students will have a choice of project simulating the work of a contractor’s quantity surveyor. Work relating to developing skill as a contractor’s quantity surveyor will typically consist of responding to tender adverts, pricing of bills of quantities, preparation of tender programme, contractor’s cash flow forecasting and analysis, preparation of contract master programme. QTS 599: Project Dissertation (6 Units C:PH 270) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Develop the knowledge and understanding of how to independently develop research questions and generate researchable topics; 2. Carry out literature review relevant to their self-selected topic and properly reference them using approved referencing style relevant to construction industry research; 3. Develop the knowledge and understanding of appropriate research methods for the chosen subject of investigation; 4. Develop statistical skills for analysing research data and for drawing sound inferences and conclusions from results; and 5. Develop the knowledge and skill of scientific writing and presentation. Course Contents This course involves an investigation of a topical issue relating to the theory and practice of quantity surveying. Each student is expected to work on an independent topic. The objective of the dissertation is to develop the capacity of the student to carry out an in-depth investigation of a self-selected research topic. The student must understand and define the topic, carry out a detailed review of literature on previous work on the topic, carry out meaningful analysis and present findings in a precise and coherent manner using acceptable tools of investigation and report writing. The work should be well written in scientific language and format. It should be presented before a panel of examiners and graded. DOU-QTS 522: Measurement and Procurement of Heavy Engineering Works (2 Units C: LH 45) At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Gain an awareness and understanding of the various types of industrial engineering projects; 2. Gain an understanding of the peculiarity of industrial engineering works; 3. Develop the knowledge and understanding of the procurement methods for securing industrial engineering projects; 4. Acquire the knowledge and understanding of the applicable standard methods for measurement of industrial engineering works; 5. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the technology and construction process involved in Oil and gas; Electrical and Solar Power generation, telecommunication, Mining and Quarrying, among others; and 6. Develop the knowledge and skills for measurement and bill production for different types of industrial engineering works. Course Contents Definition and scope of industrial engineering works; procurement methods of industrial engineering contracts: Joint venture/management contracting/ turnkey; PPP/PFI; Contractor-led procurement. Financing of industrial engineering works: Feasibility studies, Letter of credits, technological licensing and patents. Documentation of industrial engineering contracts. Introduction to Standard Methods of Measurement for Industrial Engineering Construction (SMMIEC). Introduction to international construction measurement standards; Introduction to the relevant sections of BESMM4R. Measurement and description of industrial engineering works in the following areas: Oil and gas: extraction/production, flow stations and oil pipelines, refinery, distribution (equipment, piping and storage). Power and Telecommunication: power generation – hydro, gas, wind, thermal; power transmission. Power distribution, Sustainable energy - biomass, solar, inverter), telecommunication, landline - analogue and digital modes, mobile telecommunication - control systems, cabling, mast and the likes. Mining and Quarrying: mining (iron ore), steel rolling mill, open cast mining, production - iron furnace, cast iron, alloy, wrought iron, mining (bauxite), aluminium smelting and production plant, mining (limestone), cement production, packaging and distribution associated piping and accessories, quarrying. Agro-allied Factories: canning and bottling plant. Paper and pulp manufacturing plant. Ginnery and textile plant, sugar and salt refineries, fertilizers and processing, food and beverages processing plant. Associated piping and accessories. Pharmaceutical and chemical production factories: chemical and paint manufacturing, pharmaceutical plant, Petrochemical plant. Associated piping and accessories, Electronic and Computer production factories: production plant, Hardware, piping and accessories. Water and Waste Water treatment plant: water treatment plant, and waste water treatment plant, piping and accessories. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured. DOU-QTS 513: Construction Management I (2 Units C: LH 45) Course Outline The course deals with management principles and practice generally; management science, organization theory, and their application to building projects. Organizational structure and culture. Personal management. Communication and Communication systems. Introduction to decision theory. Financial Accounting. Appraisal and control of capital projects from conception to completion.