Insurance underpins much of economic activity, also has a significant social function. In this module, we will consider both the conceptual idea of channelling and allocating risks by insurance and technical commercial law issues within insurance contract law. The module therefore builds on general contract law concepts and principles, and provides a range of interesting cases of the involvement of insurance in our daily and social life, such as the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)’s coronavirus-related business interruption insurance test case. Insurance law has ancient roots- many of the principles pre-date those in general contract law- but it has survived largely unchanged for centuries. This is likely to change considerably in the near future as the Law Commission continues its extensive project to reform insurance contract law and as insurance law has to adapt to modern circumstances. We will look into the traditional rules of insurance and update our knowledge and vision on insurance law with the Law Commission project of Insurance Contract Law.
Insurance is an essential condition to undertake commercial transactions or complex ventures, whatever their nature. As a foundation for commerce, insurance plays an important role in society, for commercial risk management as well as a safety net for undertakings. The commercial insurance industry in the UK, with its centre at Lloyd’s of London, is of global importance. In this module, we explore how insurance contracts are made and how to interpret commercial insurance policies against the background of insurance case law and statutes. UK law underwent significant statutory reform in 2016 and it is therefore a dynamic period and an exciting time to study insurance law. The module looks not only at what the law is, but also at what it ought to be, with inspiration from other jurisdictions.
Many classes of problems are difficult to solve in their original domain. An integral transform maps the problem from its original domain into a new domain in which solution is easier. The solution is then mapped back to the original domain with the inverse of the integral transform. This module will provide a systematic mathematical treatment of the theory of integral transforms and its varied applications in applied mathematics and engineering.
In this module you will apply your theoretical knowledge and practical skills to the conceptual and detailed design of a significant design problem. CENV2035 City Infrastructure Design Project introduced you to site analysis, conceptual design and project planning. You will spend time at the start of your project defining the constraints and loads acting on your structure, and its location and dimensions, before developing alternative and appropriate concepts. In this module, you will be taking the designs further, into more detailed stages, involving analysis and calculations to determine loads and constraints on structures and to size structural components (beams, columns and foundations) and their connections, and ensure that the components perform in an integrated way to provide an effective and efficient structure. You will be spending most of your time on detailed design calculations, drawings and construction methods for your chosen concept. Your detailed design will be presented as a report, a set of design calculations, AutoCAD drawings, and a group presentation.
Logistics studies the optimal planning and control of materials, information, and cash-flows through the processes of transformation, transportation, and storage within a system. Integrated logistics studies the management of the logistics across multiple products and multiple firms in a supply chain. Supply chain coordination studies how companies that retain independent decision making can improve the overall performance in their supply chain while also realising their individual objectives.
Logistics studies the optimal planning and control of materials, information, and cash-flows through the processes of transformation, transportation, and storage within a system. Integrated logistics studies the management of the logistics across multiple products and multiple firms in a supply chain. The difference is therefore how one could make better (joint) decision to reduce inefficiency. The design of this module is well aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where cutting edge research results would be used for teaching to ensure the quality of education (SDG 4), and the students are expected to understand how efficient production and/or logistics decisions could be made to achieve responsible consumption and production (SDG 12).
During the course of the module, you explore the scope of marketing communications within the dynamic contextualized communication coexistence of digital and classical channels. More specifically, the module introduces key terms and concepts, current theories and practices with focus on the integration between digital and classical communication methods. Students are invited to explore the main factors that influence the success of marketing communications campaigns, the main Marketing Communications theoretical framework, followed by a series of discussions and case studies. Furthermore, students will be gradually guided to explore specific communication campaigns, and to create recommendations with focus on the planned and integrated perspectives within various marketing communication environments.
This module will build on your level 4 modules and will enable you to appreciate, and start to apply an integrated approach, to successfully use occupation at the core of all occupational therapy practice. This module will develop your ability to apply and link theoretical concepts that underpin occupational therapy with people who have a range of physical and mental health conditions, including those who are disadvantaged and marginalised. This module will further prepare you for professional practice by developing an understanding of a broad range of physical health and mental health conditions seen in practice. This module will enable you to justify and implement professional reasoning. You will engage in weekly case study discussions exploring a range of assessments, interventions and outcome measures with a mix of client groups.
This module considers the intersection of fashion and society, prompting critical reflection on the broader implications of design choices. Through projects and discussions, you explore societal impacts, identity politics and ethical considerations, aiming to cultivate socially conscious designers adept at shaping narratives and fostering inclusivity. The module emphasizes understanding the intended audience, sources of inspiration and the integration of design work with communities and wider civic society, preparing you for the advanced experimentation and independence required in your final year of study or a Year in Employment.
This module provides a vital foundation in the biosciences for mental health nursing, highlighting the deep connection between physical and mental well-being. Students will explore the intricate workings of key physiological systems and gain insight into how mental illness can impact physical health. They will examine common physical health conditions—such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and epilepsy—that frequently coexist with mental health disorders, along with the underlying pathophysiological processes. Students will also explore the role of genetics in shaping both physical and mental health across the lifespan. With a focus on holistic care, this module unpacks the biological effects of mental illness and the fundamentals of pharmacology, equipping students with the knowledge to understand how medications work in mental health nursing. Most importantly, students will develop the essential skills to assess physical health, recognise signs of deterioration, and provide compassionate, integrated care that bridges the gap between physical and psychological well-being, ensuring that individuals receive truly whole-person care.
The BM4 course in years 1 and 2 is a highly contextualised and integrated course in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learnt through clinical topic weeks, in which students learn in a style similar to problem based learning. This module focuses on integration of knowledge learned in Foundations, research and writing skills and professional/transferable skills of reflection and learning to work independently and as part of a team. The assessment is predominantly assessesing this. However, it is not a stand-alone module and should be recognised by teachers and students alike as part of the whole course, which is achieved by this module, alongside 2 other modules: – Foundations of Medicine 1, and Clinical Medicine 1. The emphasis of the assessments for each of these modules aligns with the focus of learning for that module; however the integrated nature of the course means that there will undoubtedly be overlap and aspects of the assessment in each module will draw upon learning from all 3 modules. Further details will be provided on Blackboard.
The BM4 course in years 1 and 2 is a highly contextualised and integrated course in which the application of knowledge and understanding, clinical skills and professional practice applicable to medicine are learnt through clinical topic weeks, in which students learn in a style similar to problem based learning. This module focuses on integration of knowledge learned in Foundations, research, evidence based medicine and writing skills and professional/transferable skills of reflection and learning to work independently and as part of a team. The assessment is predominantly assessing this. However it is not a stand alone module and should be recognised by teachers and students alike as part of the whole course, which is achieved by this module, alongside 2 other modules: Foundations of Medicine 2 and Clinical Medicine 2. The emphasis of the assessments for each of these modules aligns with the focus of learning for that module; however the integrated nature of the course means that there will undoubtedly be overlap and aspects of the assessment in each module will draw upon learning from all 3 modules. The majority of teaching and assessment will take place in semester 1; however some assessments will take place in semester 2. Further details will be provided on Blackboard.
This module will allow you to explore some key areas of intellectual property law, such as trademarks, copyright and patents. Emphasis is placed on the process of European Union (EU) harmonisation of intellectual property rights, and its implications for UK law, also in relation to Brexit. Some of the questions addressed in this course include: What is an ‘invention’ and is it industrially application? Who can be considered an author? What does ‘originality’ mean in a copyright context? Do you need permission from the copyright holder to provide links to his/her content over the internet? Can you resell your videogames, ebooks and iTunes music tracks? What form of IP protection is available to those businesses that use signs and symbols in the course of trade? What is a trade mark, and what are its functions? What is character and personality merchandising, and how can you have someone endorse your products? This module allows and encourages you to undertake a critical analysis of the state of the law in the field of trademarks, copyright and patents, as well as international influences and the impact of harmonisation at the EU level. Whilst seminar materials are provided, significant emphasis is placed on self-learning, enabling the seminars to concentrate on specific topics and issues.
To those interested in intellectual property (IP) law these are incredibly challenging and exciting times. At the EU level, debate around further harmonisation and review especially of copyright law has intensified over the past few years, and is very lively at the moment also on account of the activity (and activism) of the Court of Justice of the European Union. EU Member States have been reforming their own laws, also to provide a legal environment that favours innovation and creativity. Reform proposals have been also tabled in a number of Asian countries and Australia, considering whether the approaches under US and EU laws should be also taken there.
This module gives a broad introduction to the new and rapidly expanding field of agent-based computing. It introduces the key concepts and models of the field, dealing both with the individual agents and with their interactions. Particular emphasis is placed on automated negotiation, cooperation and on-line auctions, and students are required to program a trading agent in Java which will compete in a class tournament within a simulated trading environment.
