16017 Property Management Futures
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
In this subject, students learn about emerging technologies that significantly impact the property industry in the near future. The subject covers technologies and applications such as artificial intelligence, smart and sustainable buildings, intelligent building management systems, digital twins, hybridised buildings and blockchain in the particular context of property management and facilities management aspects.
The subject also includes hands-on exercises and demonstrations on the technological applications during block-mode on-campus classes. The teaching aims to assist development of the knowledge and skills required to complete practical assessment tasks on relevant industry issues and initiatives, supported with extensive online learning resources. Individual formative feedback is provided through staged review of individual submissions.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Demonstrate understanding of the global technology trends that will shape the future of the property industry. |
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| 2. | Analyse and evaluate transformative digital technologies in the particular context of the Australian property industry. |
| 3. | Reflect on the barriers and opportunities for the effective application of digital technologies at the building, precinct or city scale. |
| 4. | Apply emerging digital technologies to better evaluate and manage the comfort of users in building facilities. |
| 5. | Apply a smart building approach to optimise the operation of a building management system to minimise energy use. |
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practical and professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity.
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject is taught in 2 intensive block periods, supported using extensive online learning resources.
Feedback will be provided throughout each of the 2 day blocks, and online.
Content (topics)
- Overview of property industry context and drivers of future change
- Review of emerging digital technologies
- Practical examination of the digital technologies
- Practical application of intelligent control and analysis of digital data
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Building Defects
| Intent: | This assignment develops knowledge, skills and understanding of the practical challenges of building defects from the point of view of property managers and facility managers and how emerging technologies are applied to detect, diagnose, mitigate and resolve building defects. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 2, 3, 4 and 5 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): .1, .1, .2 and .7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Report | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 30% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: SmartTech and Sustainability in Buildings
| Intent: | This assignment assits students to understand and comprehend the concepts, theory and practical applications of the emerging smart technologies and sustainable approaches employed by the property managers | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2 and 5 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): .1, .1 and .1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Quiz/test | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 20% | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Disruptive Digitalisation for Future Property Managers
| Intent: | This assignment enhances understanding and skills related to the potential impact of digital innovation in the property management sector by examining new and emerging technologies. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): .1, .1, .1 and .2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Presentation | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.
References
In the Faculty of DAB, referencing is done using the APA 7th edition referencing style.
The UTS Library has developed additional support materials to guide students in the use of the APA referencing style. Further support may be accessed via visiting the following link:
https://www.lib.uts.edu.au/help/referencing/apa-referencing-guide