BEng Civil Engineering (with a Year in Industry)
Academic Year 2018/19
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Programme Title |
BEng Civil Engineering (with a Year in Industry) |
Final Award |
Bachelor of Engineering |
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Programme Code |
CIV-BENG |
UCAS Code |
H204 |
HECoS Code |
100148 |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Single Honours |
Length of Programme |
4 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
480 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Natural and Built Environment |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 6 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
Engineering (2015) |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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Joint Board of Moderators,Institutions of Civil Engineering (UK) and Structured Engineering (UK) |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 03-04-14 |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations Yes — the Programme does not use Predominance in determining degree classification. This is a requirement of accreditation through the Joint Board of Moderators. |
Programme Specific Regulations To qualify for the BEng degree, students must: |
Students with protected characteristics The programme does not contain any barriers to access or progression for any protected group except for those with total blindness, because of the accrediting body’s requirement that every student undertake surveying, which relies on optical instruments. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
The programme aims to produce engineering graduates equipped for professional roles in industry, the professions and public service. The programme meets the requirements of the Engineering Council’s UK-SPEC for BEng degrees and the QAA Engineering Benchmark Statement as part of the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.
In particular the course develops:
a. the intellectual, practical and managerial skills of the learner in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of civil engineering principles in preparation for a career in the construction and engineering industry, for further study, for life-long learning, and an appreciation of the value of engineering to society;
b. the ability to apply critical and analytical problem solving skills across a broad range of subjects and transferable skills that relate to literacy, numeracy, computing, team-working and personal presentations and interactions to prepare graduates for more general employment;
c. concepts of sustainable development, economics, management, and business; and
d. a greater understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in an industrial context through a sandwich year of industrial placement.
For the individual project students will join a research cluster and will be assigned a supervisor who will offer guidance on their project. The School office is a source of general advice and information for all students. All students will receive access to a student handbook with information regarding regulations, marking criteria, responsibilities of students, points of contact within the School, key dates and deadlines, information about the use of Queen’s Online, external sources of help and assistance, and appeals / complaints procedures, etc.
Assessment is by a mixture of coursework, presentations, laboratories, class tests, and unseen written examination. Assessment criteria are linked to learning outcomes for each module. Supplementary examinations are held in accordance with University Regulations. Unseen written examinations comprise approximately 45% of the assessment for Stream A and approximately 34% of the assessment for Stream B.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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a. plan, conduct, present and report an engineering project; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Student’s cognitive skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, individual project work, team-working exercises, and design exercises. Their cognitive skills will also be enhanced through independent study and the design and implementation of an independent research project and a major design report. Methods of Assessment Assessment is done primarily using coursework, in particular through the preparation of written reports and presentations. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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a. make effective use of both oral and written skills; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The teaching of the majority of the transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall learning and teaching process on the degree pathway. Methods of Assessment The assessment of the majority of the transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall assessment of the degree pathway. Team-working skills, written communication skills, and oral communication skills are assessed directly. Practical skills in the use of Information Technology are not formally assessed, although the development of IT skills are integral to the learning and teaching process underpinning the degree programme and are assessed indirectly. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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a. demonstrate an understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles underpinning civil engineering; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of core knowledge and understanding is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials, laboratory and design classes, and workshops. Methods of Assessment Assessment is done using a mix of university examinations, class tests, laboratory reports, and coursework. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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a. apply analytical and numerical techniques to a wide range of engineering problems; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ subject-specific skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, individual project work, team-working exercises, and design exercises. Methods of Assessment Assessment is done primarily using coursework, in particular through the preparation of written reports and presentations. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Stages and Modules
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability | Duration |
Pre-requisite |
Assessment | |||||
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
Surveying and Measurement 1 | CIV1010 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 15% | 45% | 40% | |
Mathematics 1 | CIV1015 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 0% | 80% | |
Solids and Structures 1 | CIV1017 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 30% | 20% | 50% | |
Construction Materials | CIV1018 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% | |
Hydraulics 1 | CIV1021 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% | |
Design and Communications 1 | CIV1022 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 90% | 0% | 10% | |
Site Layout and Design 2 | EVP2007 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 50% | 50% | 0% | ||
Geotechnics 2 | CIV2017 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 30% | 10% | 60% | |
Hydraulics 2 | CIV2018 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 20% | 60% | |
Architectural Design Studies 2 | CIV2022 | 2 | 20 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Structural Mechanics | CIV2062 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 10% | 70% | |
Design and Communications 2 | CIV2064 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Mathematics and Coding 2 | CIV2065 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | |
Engineering Geology & Highways | CIV2066 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | |
Civil Engineering Placement | CIV3999 | 3 | 120 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Architectural Technology 3(i) | ARC3001 | 4 | 10 | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Design and Communications 3 | CIV3007 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Project 3 | CIV3006 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
Architectural Design Studies 3 | CIV3027 | 4 | 10 | YES | 12 weeks | Y | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Hydraulics 3 | CIV3063 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 0% | 80% | |
Structures 3 | CIV3064 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 0% | 80% | |
Project Management and Engineering Data | CIV3066 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 0% | 80% | |
Geotechnics 3 | CIV3065 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | 20% | 0% | 80% |
Notes
Stream A: CIV2018, CIV2062, CIV2017, CIV2064, CIV2065, CIV2066 Stream B: CIV2062, CIV2017, CIV2064, CIV2065, CIV2022, EVP2007, Stage 2 students on Stream B are advised to attend ARC1001 Technology and Environment 1(i) in the autumn semester for awareness and to assist with studio modules in the future. Enrolment is not required.
Stream A: CIV3063, CIV3006, CIV3007, CIV3064, CIV3065, CIV3066 Stream B: CIV3006, CIV3007, CIV3064, CIV3065, CIV3066, ARC3001, CIV3027