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Curriculum: Facilities Management 2020/2021



Module Description
General Study Aims
Enable readiness to study at a higher education institution and acquire general basics for passing the curriculum.

Learning outcomes
The student
- has the necessary skills of communication and team work relevant to the specialty, and knows academic practices;
- have basic knowledge of the sciences on which the engineering training is based;
- knows the basics of the economy, regulations related to working life and the working environment.
Basic Subjects Aims
To create the basis and prerequisite knowledge for learning the specialty.

Learning outcomes
The student
- has an overview of the specifics of the specialty;
- knows the basics of mechanics and mathematics and is able to apply them professionally;
- has acquired the knowledge for using the main technical drawing software;
- understands professional information in a foreign language and is able to explain in a foreign language both orally and in writing related to his / her specialty;
- have acquired the basic knowledge required for further studies at the master's level.
Speciality Subjects Aims
To acquire knowledge and skills necessary for the specialty.

Learning outcomes
The student
- knows the life cycle of facilities and their economics;
- knows the principles of real estate development and real estate investment, and is able to compile a real estate development project together with estimating possible costs;
- knows the categorisation of facilities’ maintenance expenses, is able to analyse the expenses;
- knows the principles of real estate market and is familiar with the market research measures;
- knows and is able to apply the principal methods of real estate evaluation and formulation of the construction costs;
- knows the modern principles of construction of buildings, and construction materials;
- is able to solve main construction related geodetic tasks and use various geodetic measuring tools;
- knows the main technologies of construction processes, requirements for accepting construction works, and is able to evaluate the quality of works;
- is familiar with the processes of construction physics, principles of efficient energy use, and is able to apply these in the design and construction of buildings;
- is familiar with the implementation of heating, cooling, water supply, drainage, ventilation, electricity and automated systems in buildings;
- is able to use specialty related computer programmes;
- uses accurate specialty terminology;
- knows and uses the necessary legislation, regulations and technical standards for the specialty;
- is familiar with the bases of the functions of economics, regulations, principles of construction management, and is able to apply these in the specialty;
- knows the main requirements of safety and is able to evaluate the impact of specialty-related activities on the environment;
- has acquired the necessary knowledge and skills of the specialty in order to cope in the labour market and in an organisation.
Optional Subjects Aims
To provide improvement of professional knowledge and skills.

Learning outcomes
The student
- is able to evaluate the need for additional knowledge and skills in their profession and is able to apply these;
- has acquired the general necessary knowledge and skills to cope in the labour market;
- is able to make choices for specialising in the professional studies and work.
Practical Training Aims
To enable the implementation and checking of the obtained knowledge and skills in a work environment.

Learning outcomes
The student
- is familiar with the work environment and working traditions, and operates accordingly;
- is able to evaluate the performance of the personnel; plan, organise and develop activities in a changing working situation;
- is able to make professional decisions and solve issues that arise; operates creatively and innovatively;
- is able to guide and supervise colleagues.
Graduation Thesis Aims
To allow the demonstration of the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of the specialty, and apply these in solving a specialty-related problem theoretically and practically.

Learning outcomes
The student
- is able to evaluate one’s professional skills and expertise in every way, and define the needs for personal development;
- is able to plan, organise and develop one’s performance and takes responsibility for one’s own actions;
- is able to make professional decisions, suggest innovative solutions and solve problems;
- is able to collaborate effectively.
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