SRM161 - Contract Administration 1

Unit details

Enrolment modes:	(S)
Credit point(s):	1
Previously coded as:	SRP161
EFTSL value:	0.125
Cohort rule:	(This unit is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Construction Management or in the relevant combined course)
Unit chair:	M Weber
Prerequisite:	Nil
Contact hours:	1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit introduces students to the legal system and its role in society. Topics include basic rules and conventions concerning the legislative and judicial systems, the principles of the law of contract in personal transactions and building organisations, building contract documentation such as drawings, schedules, specifications, bills of quantities and an introduction to the law of tort and professional negligence.

Assessment

Three assignments (legal case studies) (10%, 10%, 20%) 40%, examination 60%.  To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must achieve at least 40% in the examination.

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*	Student Contribution Rate**	Fee rate - Domestic Students	Fee rate - International students
$1045	$1045	$2866	$2955

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.