Modules

• Year 1

  Core Modules

  Mathematics 1 (20 credits)

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  Mathematics 1

  Overview

  Polynomials; the exponential and log functions and their rules; trigonometric functions; hyperbolic functions; non-linear functions; complex numbers; differentiation; derivatives in mathematical modelling; approximation; Taylor's series; minimisation; integration as the anti-derivative; techniques of integration; numerical integration; finding areas; finding moments; finding second moments of areas.
  Ordinary Differential Equations; Introduction to linear algebra: Matrices and Determinants; Vectors; Introduction to Statistics.

  Learning Outcomes

  • This course seeks to cover engineering mathematics topics that are deemed to be essential to a professional engineer.
  • This is an objective that is shared between both semesters, however the emphasis in the first semester being put on basic algebra, functions and calculus while on the second semester focuses on matrices, vectors, ordinary differential equations and statistics.
  • The emphasis of the course is to in still the basic knowledge of the topics outlined in the course contents as these have been deemed to be essential to a professional engineer. However, where ever possible, the course will develop an appreciation of the link between mathematics and physical processes.
  On completion of the course the student should have developed:
  • Their ability for logical thought.
  • Be able to express problems in an abstract way.
  • Take a problem from physical appreciation to a mathematical representation and through to design outcome.

  Skills

  • Each of the topics on the course have a specific purpose for the student’s role as an engineer and the core subject-specific skills gained by the student will be the ability to fulfil the engineering role intended in the course curriculum.
  • Throughout the course the student is expected to work on develop their numeracy and problem solving skills.
  The course will enhance the following skills:
  • All the topics in the course are intended to be used by the student in other courses and ultimately in their professional career.
  • Improve the student’s ability to solve problems concerning physical systems and engineering using mathematics.
  • Developed an appreciation of the link between mathematics and physical processes.

  Coursework

  30%

  Examination

  70%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV1015

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Construction Materials (20 credits)

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  Construction Materials

  Overview

  This course introduces common materials used in the construction industry and soil behaviour. It deals with the constituents, manufacture, chemistry, properties and applications of these materials.
  The course also introduces the environmental impacts of construction materials through a discussion on the principles of green specification and the assessment of embodied energy and carbon footprint.
  The geotechnics part of this module begins with understanding Engineering Geology and subsequently progresses through some basic theories and geotechnical analysis.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of the course you should:
  a) be familiar with the common construction materials;
  b) have some knowledge of the use and limitations of the materials;
  c) understand the role of environmental impact assessment calculations and green specification in the selection of building materials for civil engineering structures;
  d) know how soils were formed, the identification of soils and rock minerals and their classification for engineering applications;
  e) be able to determine the existing stresses in the ground and any changes in them due to construction in short term and long term.
  On completion of the course you should:
  a) understand some common theories developed to allow realistic, safe use of various construction materials;
  b) understand the embodied energies in different materials and the environmental impact in manufacturing them;
  c) understand sustainability issues of materials during the whole life from extraction to application in construction to reuse/recycling at the end of life of the structure;
  d) have skills and abilities in understanding the basic characteristics of soils when they are used as construction material or construction on them;
  e) be able to relate the identification and classification of soils to “potential real behaviour of soils”.

  Skills

  On completion of the course you should be able to:
  a) discuss the major applications of common construction materials;
  b) identify the advantages and disadvantages of common construction materials;
  c) identify the ranges of the main properties of common construction materials;
  d) describe the implications of construction on ground and how they alter the stresses in the ground and therefore the potential consequences in qualitative manner;
  e) demonstrate the basis for effective selection of competing alternative materials using life cycle analysis and carbon footprint calculations of civil engineering works.
  The course will enhance the ability to:
  a) learn independently;
  b) work in groups in practical lab environments, including H&S awareness;
  c) demonstrate presentation and communication skills;
  d) undertake independent research;
  e) demonstrate awareness of resource efficiency and sustainability in construction practice.

  Coursework

  50%

  Examination

  50%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV1018

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Solids and Structures 1 (20 credits)

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  Solids and Structures 1

  Overview

  The topics covered in this course will help students to understand and analyse the behaviour of some of the most common types of structures.
  The course covers: free body diagrams; equilibrium equations; statically determinate systems; method of joints and method of sections; concept of stress and strain; axial and shear force and bending moment diagrams; theory of bending and torsion; principle stresses; design of single reinforced RC beams, loading capacities of structural beams.

  Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the essential concepts, theories and principles underlying the mechanics of solid bodies and Euler–Bernoulli beam theory.
  • Understand the effect of cross sectional shape on the bending and torsional capacity of structural members.
  • Understand the different failure modes of under-reinforced and over-reinforced concrete beams.
  • Understand the elastic and plastic moment capacities of steel beams.
  • Idealize real world structures by making appropriate simplifying assumptions;
  • Apply elementary principles of mechanics to determine stresses and deformations arising in structures;

  Skills

  • Analyse and solve statically determinate structures
  • Draw axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams of beams and frames
  • Design/analyse a steel/timber beam
  • Determine the area of steel in singly reinforced concrete beam sections
  • Determine principal stresses
  • Analyse torsional problems
  On completion of the course you should be able to:
  • Report results of an experimental investigation in a systematic manner and discuss practical implications of the findings.

  Coursework

  30%

  Examination

  50%

  Practical

  20%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV1017

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Surveying and Measurement 1 (20 credits)

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  Surveying and Measurement 1

  Overview

  This course is concerned with the understanding and application of basic surveying and measurement techniques and the use of total stations to carry out engineering works. The course covers:
  • Coordinate systems, maps and plans
  • Instrument errors
  • Linear measurement methods
  • Levelling techniques
  • Basic surveying techniques using theodolite
  • Open and closed traversing
  • Setting out of construction works
  • Surveying techniques using total station
  • Setting out and measurement of earthworks
  • Survey of existing structures
  • Setting out of circular, transition and vertical curves

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of the course you should be able to:
  • Understand how to read a basic plan
  • Understand the principles and applications of levels, theodolites and total stations
  • Have an appreciation of instrumental errors and how to account for these
  • Understand how to carry out control surveys and basic construction setting out
  On completion of the course you should be able to:
  • explain standard engineering surveying techniques
  • explain the principles and roles of errors and error control in surveying measurement; and
  • explain the appropriate surveying methods for: a) dimensional control of engineering works; b) topographic surveying

  Skills

  You should be able to:
  • Set up and use a level, a theodolite and a total station
  • Determine volumes associated with cuttings and embankments
  • Provide plan and elevation control of engineering works
  • Use surveying methods for: a) dimensional control of engineering works; b) topographic surveying
  The module will enhance the following skills:
  • Working within a team environment
  • Problem solving
  • The module will enhance the following skills:
  • Working within a team environment
  • Problem solving
  • Logical thinking

  Coursework

  15%

  Examination

  40%

  Practical

  45%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV1010

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Design and Communications 1 (20 credits)

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  Design and Communications 1

  Overview

  This module provides the students with an initial introduction to the design process as well as starts to build the communications skills necessary to communicate their work/ideas to others in the form of written reports and oral presentations. Engineering drawing as it pertains to both the creative process of design, and communicating the final design to others is given specific emphasis in the first semester. The second semester focuses more on the creative process of design and communicating the ideas developed. The importance of health and safety to the design process and to civil engineering more widely is addressed in the disasters and hazards group exercise in semester 2 project week.
  
  This module introduces the students to engineering drawing and the tools that can be used to produce various drawings. The course includes content on, sketching, hand drawing and CAD. The content is listed below
  For hand drawing: layout, title block, perspective drawing and projections. Particular emphasis is placed on developing the student skills in effectively communicating the 3D objects they are designing via drawings. For CAD drawing: layout, dimensions, structural joints, foundation details, column details, 3D drawing. For sketching: students are introduced to using one and two point perspective for sketching.
  
  In the second semester students are introduced to the design process; structural forms and structural idealisation; load paths; three-dimensional behaviour and general stability; behaviour of compression members; truss behaviour; truss connections; structural engineering in practice. In particular the students will design and build a timber footbridge and subsequently give a presentation on their project. In a separate exercise students are required to present their ideas/designs (to satisfy a given brief) via a written report

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of the course you should be able to have the knowledge and understanding of:
   how the general design process works.
   the practical considerations for design.
   the basic principles of structural design.
   The principles of engineering drawing.
  
  Successful completion of the course will lead to the following Knowledge and understanding of:
  • the basic principles of technical report writing
  • the key elements of oral presentations
  
  On completion of the course you should be able to:
  • Conceptualise engineering structures and convert them to hand/CAD drawing
  • Read CAD drawings
  
  On the completion of the course you should be able to:
  • Produce basic hand drawing with essential information such as dimensions and lettering
  • Produce basic conceptual view of engineering structure using recognised sketching techniques
  • Produce a detailed CAD drawing involving various aspects of engineering structure
  • Produce detailed CAD drawing from written instructions.
  
  
  On completion of the course you should be able to:
   appreciate the fundamental principle behind selected structures designs.
   demonstrate creative and innovative ability in design
   Communicate your designs/ideas via oral presentation and written report

  Skills

  On the completion of the course you should be able to:
  • Demonstrate competence in CAD drawing
  • Demonstrate competence in hand drawing
  
  On completion of the course you should be able to:
   construct different types of structural models
   recognise the effects of applied loading on different structural forms.
   understand the structural assembly process.
   draw the load paths for simple structures.
   ability to apply design principals to structural systems
   begin to have an understanding of the Health & Safety implications of engineering works
  The course will enhance the following skills:
  the ability to learn independently;
  the ability to apply knowledge to engineering design
  
  The course will enhance the following skills:
   design and construction skills developed from the assignments.
   group working through the practical assignments
   observe and investigate independently
   report writing and oral presentation

  Coursework

  90%

  Examination

  10%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV1022

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Hydraulics 1 (20 credits)

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  Hydraulics 1

  Overview

  The course introduces the application of fluid mechanics to the solution of civil engineering problems in hydrostatic and hydrodynamic situations, and build on this knowledge to cover the analysis and design of pipelines systems.
  Course content includes:
  Fluid properties; hydrostatics; variation of pressure vertically and horizontally in a fluid; manometers; types of flow; flow visualization; motion of a fluid particle; continuity equation; momentum equation; Bernoulli's equation; energy equation; behavior of real fluids. Laminar / Turbulent flow in pipes including friction and minor loss analysis. Pumps and pump characteristics. They should understand the operation of pumps and their efficiencies. Energy Line Diagrams, type of pipes, joints, cover and bedding.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of the course, apply fluid mechanics to basic civil engineering problems with an understanding of the mathematics necessary for the analysis of flow in pipes. Understand the various types of fluid flow that exist and the principles governing such flow including: the variations in pressures within a fluid, the application of momentum and energy equations and the continuity principle. • determine the flow state that exists for any given situation
  • apply basic theory to simple engineering problems;
  • calculate forces on submerged bodies;
  • apply momentum and energy equations to basic fluid flow problems.
  • understand why and where energy is lost in fluid flow
  • model and analyze single pipe systems.

  Skills

  • analyse simple problems in fluid mechanics by applying the fundamental concepts;
  • determine the magnitude and direction of forces on partially and fully submerged bodies;
  • determine the forces generated by changes in fluid momentum;
  • determine energy changes within a flowing fluid.
  • design simple pipeline systems
  • solve non-routine problems;
  • learn independently;
  • gather data from laboratory experiments;
  • solve some general problems through systematic analysis

  Coursework

  50%

  Examination

  50%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  1

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV1021

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

• Year 2

  Core Modules

  Architectural Space and Form (40 credits)

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  Architectural Space and Form

  Overview

  This module consists of four inter-related projects, the first introduces students to the broad range of subjects relevant to the built environment, the second deals with architectural precedents in terms of domestic buildings, the third introduces students to the process of three dimensional design including the communication of the final design solution using scale drawings and models, the fourth deals with the design of a small public building.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion a student should be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
  
  Understand of the role of technology in building design
  Understand the process of architectural model making and the preparation of presentation drawings
  Interpret of architectural drawings and photographs of buildings
  Understand the three dimensional nature of the spaces and their relationship to the overall form of the building
  Develop an appropriate design response to context, in terms of human, environmental and technical issues
  Develop the design with technology presented as an integral part
  Develop an understanding of the physical visual and spatial aspects of the built environment in an urban context.
  Be aware of the influence of the site and its environment
  Be able to interpret architectural drawings and photographs of buildings
  Establish spaces and spatial relationships that satisfy the requirements of the client’s brief
  Set out a structural and constructional strategy for a building and to develop the design in terms of details for the structure and fabric
  Develop the design in terms of details for the structure and fabric

  Skills

  Find and process information, define problems, propose solutions which are then evaluated, refined and presented
  Present and communicate design intentions effectively
  Work in groups
  The ability to deal with complex information
  The ability to solve non-routine problems
  The ability to both learn independently and to work within a team
  The ability to develop solutions from initial ideas

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  40

  Module Code

  CIV2067

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Mathematics and Coding 2 (20 credits)

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  Mathematics and Coding 2

  Overview

  Systems of linear equations. The eigenvalue problem and modelling dynamic systems. Application of matrices to engineering. Partial derivatives and the solution of partial differential equations. Applied statistics. The Matlab environment, Data types and variable storage, Selection Statements Loop statements, Functions, File input and output, Using graphics, Model Building and regression, Modelling the shallow wave.

  Learning Outcomes

  • Learn how to deal with large systems of equations for which there are both unique and infinite solutions.
  • Learn how modelling with partial derivatives, combined with a finite difference approach, allows a three dimensional world which is changing with time to be modelled.
  • Expand statistics from a means of summarizing data to one of inference, allowing decisions to be made in the face of uncertainty.
  • Write proficient software.
  • Able to use the software skills to solve engineering problems.
  
  • Increase the student’s ability for logical thought.
  • Be able to express problems in an abstract way.
  • Reduce the student’s reliance on actual numbers and make them more confidence working with symbols.
  • Students should be starting to model complex engineering phenomena.
  • Understand the difference between good and bad software.
  • Be able to breakdown a problem in to steps which can be easily programed.

  Skills

  • Throughout the course the student is expected to work on developing their numeracy skills.
  • Improve their problem solving skills.
  • Learn to work with large systems of data.
  • Learn how to computer program.
  • Be able to solve engineering problems by coding them and displaying the results in a meaningful matter.
  • All the topics in the course are intended to be used by in other courses and ultimately in student’s professional career.
  • Improve the student’s ability to solve engineering problems using mathematics and coding.
  • Improve their skills with spreadsheets.
  • Enhance logical thinking.
  • Write computer codes which could aid to the analysis and modelling of a vast range of problems.

  Coursework

  40%

  Examination

  60%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV2065

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Hydraulics 2 (20 credits)

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  Hydraulics 2

  Overview

  Open Channel Free surface flow (types of flow, Manning and Chezy equations, design of sections). Design of water supply pipelines, pipes in parallel and the analysis of pipe networks. Measurement of fluid flow in pipes and channels.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of the course, apply fluid mechanics to basic civil engineering problems with an understanding of the mathematics necessary for the analysis of flow in pipe networks and channels. Understand the various types of fluid flow that exist and the principles governing such flow.
  They should be familiar with methods of calculation demands and loadings on pipelines and networks. They should understand the principles of pipe network analysis and sewerage design as well as the practical considerations that must be taken into account in the detailing of sewers and water mains.
  You will be able to:
  * determine the flow state that will exist for any given situation and the magnitude of that flow
  * model and analyse single, parallel and network pipe systems
  * understand where and why energy is lost in fluid flow
  * determine the loss in energy that will occur within any system
  * understand the difference between closed conduit and open surface flow.
  * determine the flow that will occur in an open channel system

  Skills

  .Students completing the module should be able to apply the principles of flow in closed conduits and open channels to the analysis of such systems. Use these principles for basic design purposes. Differentiate between states of flow. Conduct prescribed laboratory experiments and draw conclusions from the results obtained. Calculate the nodal demands placed on pipe networks. They should be able to calculate the flows and pressures in such networks. They should be able to design and detail basic sewerage systems.
  The course will enhance the following skills:
  * develop solutions for basic hydraulic engineering
  * work as part of a team
  * Laboratory skill, data presentation
  * Manipulate data to provide clearer understanding of a concept.

  Coursework

  20%

  Examination

  60%

  Practical

  20%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV2018

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Infrastructure Site Characterisation (20 credits)

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  Infrastructure Site Characterisation

  Overview

  Concepts and theories behind site characterisation and engineering geology are combined in this module with reference to the development and maintenance of major pieces of civil engineering infrastructure. The module will contain various aspects of transport planning and environmental impact assessment, which include: the Strategic Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment policy contexts, transport policy, highways design principles for route selection, and stakeholder analysis. There will be an introduction to Multi-Criteria Analysis as a general decision making approach to engineering design. The engineering geology will contain: weathering, glacial/post/fluvial glacial processes, rock deformation, rock strength, bedrock and drift geological maps, geological maps and topography, groundwater control in civil engineering applications, and geological conditions affecting slope stability.

  Learning Outcomes

  You should develop an understanding of the essential design and construction process of highways and highway structures while giving consideration to Geological background d of the location where appropriate. On the completion of the course you should have understanding of:
  
  • Policy context for infrastructure decision making.
  • Understanding of stakeholder analysis in infrastructure.
  • Introduction to Multi-Criteria Analysis for decision making.
  • Integrating geological data into engineering design for safe and economical design
  • Surface and subsurface natural processes affecting rock and subsoil properties on geological and human timescales
  • Identifying geological hazards that may affect Engineering works and analyse how these may impact on engineering design.
  • Awareness of the environmental, social, and economic factors affecting design and an awareness of how they are assessed.
  • Awareness of the policy context for Strategic Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Asessment, and transport policy.
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  On the completion of the course you should be able to:
  • Characterise site impacts of transport infrastructure alternatives.
  • Compare proposed transport infrastructure alternatives with the "do-nothing" approach and make recommendations.
  • Examine and critically evaluate geological information from diverse backgrounds.
  • Apply scientific first principles to make informed judgements based on incomplete information
  • Specify critical geological and environmental issues and how they influence engineering design /hazard assessment.
  • Synthesis / integrate geological data into wider engineering design.

  Skills

  • Understand the basis for route selection using the UK Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the process for developing an Environmental Impact Assessment for infrastructure works.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the different roles within a multidisciplinary environmental impact assessment team.
  • Understand the importance of geology and geological conditions for society.
  • Identify critical parameters that influence rock and subsoil strength.
  • Appreciate strengths and weaknesses of diverse geoligcal data sources.
  • Specify geological data requirements.
  • Define techniques for collecting geological data, including appraisal of strengths and weaknesses of various approaches.
  • Incorporate geological data into wider Engineering issues.
  • Integrate relevant geological issues into Engineering design.
  • Sourcing critical datasets.
  • Appreciation of relevance of studies from diverse backgrounds.
  • Critical appraisal of relevance and quality of information from diverse sources.
  • Integrating multidisciplinary data.
  • Synthesis of information based on partial/incomplete information using scientific and mathematical principles.
  • Apply outcomes of multidisciplinary studies to conceive original designs
  • Enhance team working skills.
  • Embed sustainable 'thinking' skills
  • Develop solutions from initial ideas.
  • Problem solving, independent learning
  • Developing the principles of systematic design and analysis

  Coursework

  60%

  Examination

  40%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV2066

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Geotechnics 2 (20 credits)

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  Geotechnics 2

  Overview

  The structure of the module is formulated based on assumption that the students have existing knowledge in the elements stipulated in “pre-requisite”. Strength, deformation and flow through soils are the three important components of Geotechnical Engineering and theoretical understanding and engineering applications of these aspects are carefully handled in this module. The course introduces the application of soil mechanics to the solution of civil engineering problems in soil characterisation, soil consolidation and groundwater flow, and to design methods for foundations.
  
  The course content includes:
  • hydraulic conductivity and the flow of water in soils;
  • seepage through simple earth structures;
  • compression of soils and soil stiffness parameters;
  • consolidation of soils;
  • soil failure criteria for both drained and undrained behaviour;
  • evaluation of geotechnical parameters and stress path testing;
  • the principles of design to Eurocode 7;
  • bearing capacity of shallow foundations;
  • bearing capacity of piled foundations; and
  • settlement of foundations.
  
  The course content includes:
  soil classification; the calculation of earth pressure distributions; the flow of water in soils; the design of simple shallow and deep foundations; the design of simple cantilever and gravity retaining walls; the calculation of shallow foundation settlement, both initial and long-term; one-dimensional consolidation of soils; three-dimensional consolidation of soils; behaviour of normally consolidated and over consolidated soils; the laboratory measurement of soil properties, including shear strength measurement; and stress path testing.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of the course you should be able to do a selection of the following:
  • outline the factors affecting soil hydraulic conductivity and seepage;
  • describe and analyse the compression behaviour of soils;
  • describe and analyse the consolidation behaviour of soils;
  • describe and analyse the shear strength behaviour of soils;
  • describe and analyse the behaviour of shallow foundations;
  • outline the theory and laboratory procedures for measuring soil shear strength properties; and
  • outline the theory and laboratory procedures for measuring soil settlement properties.
  On completion of the course you should be able to do a selection of the following:
  • demonstrate a critical appreciation of the rôle of uncertainty in geotechnics;
  • demonstrate a critical appreciation of the importance of factors of safety in geotechnics; and
  • demonstrate how observed soil behaviour fits within a model framework.

  Skills

  On completion of the course you will be able to:
  • consistently calculate vertical stress distributions;
  • determine the allowable load on a shallow foundation for undrained failure;
  • determine the allowable load on a shallow foundation for drained failure;
  • determine the allowable load on a piled foundation for undrained failure;
  • determine the allowable load on a piled foundation for drained failure;
  • determine the rate of water flow and the pore water pressure from a flow net; and
  • calculate the rate and magnitude of one-dimensional settlement for a consolidating soil.
  In addition, you should be able to do a selection of the following:
  • construct flownets to estimate seepage volumes and associated water pressures;
  • estimate bearing resistance of a foundation depending on soil type;
  • perform appropriate laboratory tests to determine the settlement characteristics of soils; and
  • perform appropriate laboratory tests to determine the shear strength characteristics of soils.
  The course will enhance the following skills:
  • the ability to learn independently;
  • the ability to gather data from laboratory experiments; and
  • the ability to solve non-routine problems through systematic analysis.

  Coursework

  30%

  Examination

  60%

  Practical

  10%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV2017

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Design and Communications 2 (20 credits)

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  Design and Communications 2

  Overview

  The content of this module focuses on developing students Communication skills (mainly Semester 1) and also on developing their skills in Engineering design (mainly semester 2).
  
  On the communication side the module focuses on developing student’s communications skills, in particular the development of professional communication skills necessary for a career in the Civil Engineering profession. The course content includes: personal transferable skills for job applications, e.g. drafting effective CVs, letters of application, and Interview skills. The role of the professional institutions and chartership for career progression is also introduced to students. Students are introduced to the principles of technical report writing. Similarly guidance on effective oral presentations is provided. The role of Ethics, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability in Civil Engineering are. The module includes a major 4 day group role playing exercise (Mock Public Enquiry or Disasters and Hazards Exercise).
  
  In Semester 2 the module introduces students to preliminary and detailed design of engineering solutions with a significant structural component. This is achieved through 2 assignments.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of the module participants should also be able to recognise the importance of effective communication skills in Civil Engineering. More precisely they should be able to recognise the benefits of effective communication skills in both job applications (drafting CVs & letters of application, interviews, online/telephone interviews) and in professional practice (oral presentations, written reports). Participants should be able to recognise the importance of Civil Engineering to society and the ethical responsibilities required by the profession.
  
  Students should also know and understand the processes involved in engineering design; in particular understand the distinction between preliminary and detailed design and know that design is an iterative, rather than linear, process.
  
  
  On completion of the module students should be able to recognise criteria required by employers in job advertisements and identify transferable skills that may be relevant, develop suitable interview strategies for job applications, understand the importance of focused oral presentations, outline the importance of the role played by Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship in Civil Engineering, demonstrate the importance of dealing with the public and listening/negotiating with stake holders; this includes recognising relevant stake holders from wider society that may be implicated/impacted by Civil Engineering developments
  
  
  Students should also be able to formulate a design sequence to reach a solution; propose a viable solution and carry out calculations to determine the size of structural elements.

  Skills

  On completion of the course, participants should be able to:
  Draft effective CVs and letters of application/application forms, develop appropriate interview strategies, give clear and focused oral presentations, source data and summarise it effectively in written form and effective use of graphics, cite information sources in a recognised manner and to avoid potential plagiarism issues. Apply professional standards to Civil Engineering practice.
  
  On completion of the module students should also be able to assimilate the information provided (for their design projects); recognise the critical aspects/features of the design problem; propose a preliminary solution and calculate sizes for a viable solution.
  
  The course will enhance the following skills:
  The ability to work independently and to summarise information from multiple sources, to source information from diverse sources, to organise and work collectively in a group; to effectively summarise information and present it in a concise manner in written form, or orally,
  
  On the design side this module will enhance the following skills: (i) the ability to work in a team; (ii) the ability to break down the work into clear tasks; (iii) the ability to present calculations and drawings in a clear and tidy manner.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV2064

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Structural Mechanics (20 credits)

  ×

  Structural Mechanics

  Overview

  This Module covers theoretical mechanics and its application within element sizing (steel and reinforced concrete). Topics include:
  • shear stress; bending and twisting of thin-walled open sections and closed sections; and strut buckling – in relation to theoretical mechanics;
  • introduction to element design in Reinforced Concrete, e.g calculating (and designing for) bending and shear capacity of reinforced concrete beams;
  • introduction to element design in Structural steel, e.g. Bending capacity of Universal Beams and axial capacity of Universal Columns.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course students should know and understand:
  • elastic behaviour of members subject to shear and torsion loads;
  • elastic Eulers behaviour of columns and its impact on design; and
  • how the principles are applied in determining the size and shape of structural elements.
  
  On successful completion of the course students should be able to:
  • determine the shear stress and angle of twist in due to torsional loading and determine the shear stress distribution in beams of different cross-sections subject to transverse loading;
  • assess the buckling loads for columns and recognise when buckling stability of structures may arise;
  • recognise modes of failure of structural elements and calculate the size of structural member necessary to support a given load;
  • recognise the connection between the sustainability agenda and the design issues covered;
  • design members in structural steel for tension, compression or bending and design simple bolted/welded connections;
  • design members in reinforced concrete for compression and bending.

  Skills

  On completion of the course you should be able to:
  • identify various modes of failure of columns depending on their support conditions;
  • describe the behaviour of reinforced concrete sections in bending and shear;
  • critically analyse failure modes of structural elements and the connections in structural steelwork.
  • identify the shear flow in closed and open sections and the distribution of shear stress in each case.
  
  The course will enhance the following skills:
  • ability to report results of an experimental investigation in a systematic manner and validate theoretical approaches;
  • ability to learn independently;
  • ability to solve structural analysis problems using hand calculations and computer software.

  Coursework

  20%

  Examination

  70%

  Practical

  10%

  Stage/Level

  2

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV2062

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

• Year 3

  Core Modules

  Civil Engineering Placement (120 credits)

  ×

  Civil Engineering Placement

  Overview

  The workplace portfolio should contain:
  Executive Summary of placement, which must provide an accurate representation of the placement experience.
  Background to the placement experience, which should provide a clear articulation of the motivation for undertaking the placement.
  Information about the Placement Organisation, which should demonstrate a sound understanding of the company.
  Discussion of the Main Outcomes, which should provide a clear evaluation of the outcomes from the placement.
  
  Conclusion, Discussion of the question, “Are you more employable since completing the placement?”
  
  Monthly Diaries
  The portfolio should also contain a minimum of 9 Monthly diaries, each signed off by the work supervisor. These diaries should contain descriptions of the tasks undertaken and the responsibilities the student has been given. They should demonstrate the work undertaken and the skill developed by undertaking the tasks. Personal skill development should also be included along with action points and objective for the coming month.
  
  The portfolio should also contain all material developed prior to the placement taking place (CV, interview skill and application form exercises, risk analysis, safety documentation etc.)

  Learning Outcomes

  Attain knowledge to comply with the level K attributes of ICE IPD

  Skills

  The ability to:
  Communicate with other at all levels of the civil engineering industry
  Discuss ideas and plans competently
  Develop effective personal and social skills.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  3

  Credits

  120

  Module Code

  CIV3999

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

• Year 4

  Core Modules

  Project Management and Engineering Data (20 credits)

  ×

  Project Management and Engineering Data

  Overview

  This course aims to introduce the student to management aspects of discrete projects and of the construction process as a whole. It facilitates a general appreciation of the various problems encountered in managing construction contracts and the skills and techniques required to tackle such problems. The module also develops the understanding of statistical modelling methods used in the collection and interpretation of data in engineering projects.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of the module you should know and understand:
  • the construction process and the various phases through which construction projects go;
  • the principles of engineering economy;
  • financial aspects of the construction process;
  • contract planning and control;
  • contract law and ICE conditions of contract;
  • the basis of response surface methods;
  • the application of optimisation techniques to engineering problems;
  • the design of experiments;
  • approaches to the analysis of experimental data.
  
  On completion of the module you should:
  • understand the construction process, life cycle and the various phases through which construction projects go;
  • understand the financial aspects of the construction process;
  • understand and apply contract planning and control methods;
  • appreciate the legal and contractual aspects relevant to construction projects;
  • be able to demonstrate insight in to tackling research problems using statistical techniques;
  • appreciate the quality issues associated with data handling; and
  • be able to critically reflect on the monitoring and management processes associated with a significant engineering project.

  Skills

  On completion of the module you should be able to:
  • view the planning and progress of construction projects logically and systematically;
  • apply project planning and scheduling techniques;
  • apply cost management techniques;
  • explain the salient features of contract law and ICE form of contract;
  • use standard statistical techniques for data collection, analysis and presentation;
  • use partial differential calculus for response surface modelling of engineering data;
  • use a range of optimisation techniques to aid decision making; and
  • Implement data modelling and optimisation techniques in numerical computing software.
  
  This module will enhance the following skills:
  • the ability to solve civil engineering management problems through mathematical analysis;
  • the ability to critically investigate the rôle of data in construction and project management;
  • the reflective evaluation of work in which the student was involved;
  • the solution of non-routine problems;
  • the development of solutions from an initial idea;
  • the solution of some project management problems through systematic analysis; and
  • the ability to learn independently.

  Coursework

  20%

  Examination

  80%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV3066

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Design and Communications 3 (20 credits)

  ×

  Design and Communications 3

  Overview

  This module requires two design assignments to be undertaken, each in a major area of civil, structural and environmental engineering. The design exercises offered vary from year to year, but will typical include exercises in:
  • Geotechnics, which might include bridge foundations, building foundations, retaining structures, embankments, seepage control, and basements;
  • Hydraulics, which might include storm drainage networks, industrial pipe systems, flood relief, and flood measurement structures;
  • Structures, which might include single and multi-storey buildings, road and canal bridges, and footbridges; and
  • Environmental, which might include, land & groundwater contamination, site investigation, conceptual model development, identification of pollutant linkages, remediation options appraisal using sustainability metrics, design of a remediation strategy.
  
  The studio element of the module requires group work. An options appraisal presentation will be given by week five by each group as an overview of their project to enable peer feedback.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to assess:
  • the general processes involved in civil engineering design;
  • the difference between the preliminary and detail stages within the overall design process;
  • the importance of task prioritisation;
  • the need for careful time management; and
  • the value of effective team working.
  
  On successful completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to assess:
  • accept a design brief and formulate a design sequence to reach a solution;
  • understand that distinct and viable design options are possible;
  • demonstrate the basis on which one design option is chosen for detailed design; and
  • explain the difference between the conceptual and final stages in the design process.

  Skills

  On completion of the design exercises you should be able to:
  • interpret the information contained in a client’s brief;
  • recognise critical or core design requirements which are stated or implied within the brief;
  • propose different design solutions which are distinct and viable;
  • calculate sizes of primary and secondary engineering elements;
  • make effective use of design aids and the appropriate codes of practice; and
  • describe the process of writing and compiling design reports.
  
  This course will enhance the following skills:
  • the ability to work in a team;
  • the ability to undertake routine and non-routine design tasks;
  • the ability to gather technical and appropriate trade information from a variety of sources;
  • the ability to set out well defined tasks and targets;
  • preparation and delivery of group multi-media presentations; and
  • ability to explain and defend design proposals in question and answer sessions.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV3007

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Geotechnics 3 (20 credits)

  ×

  Geotechnics 3

  Overview

  This module builds upon Geotechnics 2 to deal with further practical applications of Geotechnics. It deals with site assessment and characterisation from a combined geotechnical / geo-environmental perspective. The course also addresses the design of simple cantilever and gravity retaining walls, ground improvement and practical work with computerised applications related to problems of seepage and slope stability.
  
  The course includes the following topics:
  desk studies; site conceptual modelling; environmental & engineering geophysics; boreholes & sampling; sampling disturbance; in-situ testing; design parameters from site investigation; environmental impact assessments; use of geosynthetics, ground improvement techniques, slope stability, retaining wall design.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of the course you should have knowledge and understanding of:
  the environmental, social and economic factors affecting design and an awareness of how they are assessed;
  the process of site characterisation, from preliminary conceptual design to evaluation of data and extraction of parameters for design;
  the techniques and tools used in practice for investigating sites, their advantages and limitations;
  how to design simple retaining walls;
  a range of different ground improvement techniques;
  applying computer packages to problems of seepage and slope stability.
  
  On completion of the course you should be able to:
  define, apply and formulate conceptual models;
  be familiar with site investigation practice;
  recognise the advantages and limitations of different site investigation techniques
  interpret data from a range of site investigation techniques;
  determine the stability of retaining walls;
  deal with problems and remediation of slopes instability;
  recognise the use of geotextiles in Civil Engineering and design retaining walls.

  Skills

  On completion of the course you should be able to:
  understand the process in developing Environmental Impact Assessments;
  design and plan a site investigation;
  select appropriate site investigation techniques for a range of possible situations;
  extract design parameters from site investigation data;
  design a gravity wall and a sheet pile wall according to given criteria;
  design for slope instability;
  carry out design with geosynthetics;
  use a geotechnical computer design package.
  The course will enhance the following skills:
  the ability to deal with complex information;
  the ability to solve non-routine problems;
  the ability to both learn independently and to work within a team;
  the ability to develop solutions from initial ideas.

  Coursework

  20%

  Examination

  70%

  Practical

  10%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV3065

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Project 3 (20 credits)

  ×

  Project 3

  Overview

  Students are required to undertake either an individual or joint project on a selected subject related to the civil engineering industry.

  Learning Outcomes

  To develop the student's ability to investigate an unfamiliar subject area and to produce a clear, concise report of the investigation.
  On completion you will be able to:
  a) acquire knowledge of relevant research in a well defined area, b) engage with various engineering and other assumptions, approaches and practical issues, c) perform relevant analysis and directly relate such results and insights to the aim of the research project.
  On completion you will be able to:
  a) formulate a research proposal that is consistent with honours level student research, b) involved when completing a research project, c) identify and carry out the key links in developing, designing, undertaking and completing a research project, d) develop and enhance report writing and time management skills.

  Skills

  Practical skills: study independently; plan and manage a task; tackle an unfamiliar problem; gather information from a variety of sources; perform experimental work competently; make effective use of IT facilities; produce a well written substantial report; explain and discuss work with others. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of gathering information on a topic and evaluating its significance.
  On completion of the course you will be able to:
  1. Use of library and other information sources.
  2. Time management, work scheduling and project management,
  3. Laboratory skills including handling different instruments
  4. Data analysis and computer skills.
  Learning hazard, risk and safe working practices.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV3006

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Architectural Design Studies 3 (10 credits)

  ×

  Architectural Design Studies 3

  Overview

  The lecture content of the module includes:
  • a review of structural materials including an introduction to structural timber;
  • an overview of the use of timber and structural steel in design;
  • review of structural forms associated with timber and structural steel;
  • means of making connections in timber and steel structures;
  • the means of providing lateral stability in buildings;
  • review of structural options;
  • the means of connecting the building envelope to the main structural elements;
  • instruction on the information to be conveyed in structural drawings;
  • instructions on the format and information to be presented in the journal.
  
  The studio element of the module requires each student having to act as the civil engineer to a number of groups of Year 2 architecture students. The architecture students have to design a small building using either structural steel, concrete or timber to its best advantage.
  
  The remainder of the studio element will require each student to prepare a structural scheme design for the building, appropriate structural design calculations to allow preliminary sizing of the key structural elements and the creation of a logbook/journal and a poster with structural drawings.
  A poster presentation in the final week will be given by each student as an overview of their project.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to assess:
  • the influence of the choice of structural material on the different design schemes;
  • the hierarchy of structure required within a building;
  • the use of preliminary member sizing techniques;
  • the importance of ensuring local and overall structural stability;
  • the influence of the building envelope assembly and detailing on the location and behaviour of the structural elements within the building.
  
  On successful completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
  • propose a structural strategy for a building by working in conjunction with architectural students;
  • develop a scheme in terms of materials, sizes, details and cladding systems;
  • develop a structural scheme from a concept stage through to a detailed stage of design;
  • communicate the proposals by group discussion and individual presentations.

  Skills

  On completion of the course you should be able to:
  • assess the suitability of different structural systems for a small building;
  • liaise closely with architecture students;
  • provide advice with the construction of a physical model to illustrate the structural frame;
  • assist with the questioning at architecture critique sessions;
  • develop a structural scheme from a concept stage through to a detailed stage;
  • prepare an engineering design report with supporting drawings;
  • plan and deliver an engineering poster presentation.
  
  The course will enhance the following skills:
  • the ability to compare and contrast different design solutions, with a view to selecting the most appropriate one;
  • the ability to work independently (e.g. in preparing your design solutions) but also to work as part of a project team with students from a different discipline (e.g. be able to effectively communicate your ideas but also be able to listen and take on board other people’s ideas);
  • the confidence to be able to solve general structural design issues.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  10

  Module Code

  CIV3027

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  Yes

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Architectural Technology 3(i) (10 credits)

  ×

  Architectural Technology 3(i)

  Overview

  Comprising lectures and seminars focusing on selected elements of Building Technology and the Internal Environment. This component is assessed through both assignment and written examination.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of this module, students should demonstrate:
  
  An ability to undertake research precedent studies that critically examine environmental systems, technological and structural strategies.
  
  An understanding of decision-making behind the integration of structure, facade and spatial layout.
  
  An understanding of material choice, assembly and sustainability with the design and construction process of medium and large buildings.
  
  An ability to compile an analytical report outlining the constructional and environmental strategies that also demonstrates detailed resolution of a significant element of a design project, within an understanding of cost.
  
  An understanding of UK legislation, building regulations, and the responsibilities of an architect, including the ones related to health and safety.

  Skills

  On successful completion of this module, each student should be able to:
  
  Demonstrate an ability to propose structural, environmental and services strategies and arrangements for a medium to large scale building.
  
  Demonstrate competency in accessing relevant technical information and its application to design.
  
  The ability to conceive and develop a design proposal with the critical incorporation of building services technologies so as to achieve sustainable visual, thermal and acoustic environments.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  10

  Module Code

  ARC3001

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  12 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Hydraulics 3 (20 credits)

  ×

  Hydraulics 3

  Overview

  Hydraulic considerations of dam design; spillways and energy dissipation; storage effects and flood routing in reservoirs; storm sewerage. Flood prediction using the Flood Estimation Handbook. Water quality, water treatment techniques (clarification, filtration, disinfection etc.), waste water treatment (preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary processes), sludge treatment, disposal of waste water and sludge, environmental impacts, construction and operational issues and health and safety.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of the course you should have an understanding of:
  • practical methods of flow prediction;
  • water resource assessment;
  • the design of storm sewers
  • the need for water and waste water treatment;
  • the range of contaminants which affect water quality;
  • the main treatment methods in use at present for potable water;
  • primary, secondary & tertiary treatment of wastewater;
  • the main health & safety issues concerning water/wastewater treatment;
  • basic aspects of legislation concerning water & wastewater treatment in this country;
  • factors affecting the design, construction and operation treatment plant;
  • methods of disposal of effluent & sludge.
  
  On completion of the course you should be able to:
  • select and apply a wide range of mathematical/analytical methods to solve a range of hydraulic & water quality problems
  • use taught scientific principles in solving unfamiliar engineering problems
  • relate the relevant engineering principles to the practical aspects of design/operation of hydraulic plant.

  Skills

  On completion of the course you should be able to:
  • calculate the yield/storage relationship for a dam;
  • route flood flows;
  • predict flood flow;
  • design a simple storm sewer system & calculate the capacity of storm water systems for wastewater treatment plant;
  • assess the settlement of suspended solids;
  • calculate the size requirements for settlement tanks and grit chambers;
  • carry out calculations relating to the operation & backwash of granular media filters;
  • calculate the dilution of discharged effluent etc.
  
  The course will enhance the following skills
  • learn independently;
  • solve non routine problems;
  • develop solutions from an initial idea.

  Coursework

  20%

  Examination

  80%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV3063

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Optional Modules

  Structures 3 (20 credits)

  ×

  Structures 3

  Overview

  This course introduces more advanced topics in structural analysis and design, including matrix stiffness analysis of statically determinant and inderterminate structures; plastic analysis of continuous beams, frames and slabs; advanced buckling analysis and design fundamentals of steel members; and some design aspects of typical buildings.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of the course you should know and understand:
  • the difference between statically determinate and indeterminate structures;
  • matrix analysis method of different one and two-dimensional structures with differet loading and boundary conditions;
  • how the introduction of hinges to change continuous beams and frames from statically indeterminate to determinate;
  • how to perform plastic analysis of steel beams and frames and RC slabs;
  • essential design aspects of multistorey steel frame buildings and the construction of basic BIM models,
  
  On completion of the course you should be able to explain:
  • the fundamental behaviour of statically determinate and indeterminate structures;
  • the principles of matrix analysis of structures;
  • the basis of plastic analysis of continuous beams, frames and slabs;
  • the basis of column buckling design curves, steel section classification and lateral torsional buckling of beams;
  • loading paths and design priciples of multistorey steel buildings.

  Skills

  On completion of the course you should be able to:
  • perform the stiffness method of analysis through application of boundary conditions, application of external loading and solving the stiffness matrix problem;
  • determine the plastic collapse mechanisms and perform plastic analysis of the plastic analysis of beams, frames and slabs;
  • determine the flexural buckling, distorsional & local buckling loads of steel columns and lateral torsional & local buckling of steel;
  • produce the basic design of multistorey steel buildings;
  • develop basic BIM models.
  The course will enhance the following skills:
  • the ability to solve routine and non-routine problems;
  • the ability to apply design principles to structural examples;
  • the ability to learn independently;
  • the ability to trace the load path through different structures;
  • the ability to use structural analysis and BIM software;

  Coursework

  20%

  Examination

  80%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV3064

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional

  Civil Engineering in a Changing Environment (20 credits)

  ×

  Civil Engineering in a Changing Environment

  Overview

  This module will consider how our environment is changing and the role of civil engineers to both mitigate this change and adapt to it. The module will present the science of the climate emergency, which is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity. It will set out how as civil engineers must reframe everything we do in order to prevent further climate change (climate mitigation) and discuss the myriad of ways that engineers are adapting to the changes that we are already experiencing (climate adaption).
  
  International targets that have been set to slow and ultimately prevent further global warming will be discussed with a particular focus on how these apply to what we do as civil engineers. The infrastructure we create contributes 70% of all existing global greenhouse gas emissions, so civil engineers have a key role in rethinking how that infrastructure should be designed, built and operated to reduce these emissions. The module will introduce students to the concept of net zero carbon and will discuss how we use whole life cycle carbon footprinting to make informed decisions about how we design, create, maintain and use infrastructure. Concepts including efficient design, designing out waste, embodied and operational carbon will be covered. Students will also be asked to consider an engineer’s role to question if new infrastructure is actually needed and/or to facilitate behavioural change for end users.
  
  As the effects of global warming can already be seen and (even with effective climate mitigation strategies) will increase over the following decades, the module will also consider how engineers must adapt to changes in climate (climate adaption). This will be done through a series of case studies considering issues such as extreme rainfall, drought, and sea level change.
  
  By the end of this module, the student should have knowledge and understanding of:
  • the causes and consequences of past, present and future environmental change and a civil engineer’s role in mitigating and adapting to these changes
  • the concept of net zero carbon and how it applies to the civil engineering industry
  • how to use sustainability assessments (CEEQUAL, BREEAM etc) for construction projects
  • the strategies that can be used to reduce the operational carbon of buildings and infrastructure
  • scenarios where engineers are already adapting to climate change (e.g. extreme rainfall, drought, and sea level change)
  
  By the end of this module, the student should be able to:
  • define net carbon zero
  • calculate the embodied carbon in a development, by taking off quantities and applying appropriate carbon factors
  • apply the principles of Designing out Waste to reduce carbon impacts from their designs
  • balance any trade-offs between decreasing operational carbon in buildings by increasing their embodied carbon
  
  The key skills developed by taking this module include:
  • Independent learning
  • Project-orientated group work
  • Applying key theoretical concepts and analysis techniques to real life case study examples, allowing students to formulate the results of conceptual assessments in the form of clear, concise and coherent technical reports and oral presentations.

  Learning Outcomes

  By the end of this module, the student should have knowledge and understanding of:
  • the causes and consequences of environmental change
  • a civil engineer’s role in achieving net zero carbon to mitigate environmental changes
  • scenarios where engineers are already adapting to environmental change

  Skills

  The key skills developed by taking this module include:
  • Independent learning
  • Project-orientated group work

  Coursework

  60%

  Examination

  40%

  Practical

  0%

  Stage/Level

  4

  Credits

  20

  Module Code

  CIV3067

  Teaching Period

  Full Year

  Duration

  24 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Optional