Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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Aims

- To give students the opportunity to carry out a substantial, individual piece of work which addresses current and future issues in civil engineering.
- To obtain a deeper understanding of an engineering topic than made possible by following a taught programme of study.
- To develop independent study skills and prepare an extended individual piece of work.

Outline Of Syllabus

2 days intensive project workshop to explore current and future issues facing civil engineers, and to define individual projects which address these issues.
Taught component comprises a number of lectures on topics such as: information retrieval and
reviewing literature; project planning and time management are given. 
Meetings with project supervisor typically once per week for duration of project. Depending on the global pandemic it is up to the academics and students to do this in person or remotely.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

Knowledge outcomes are specific to the chosen area of study but include knowledge of the research and/or design process, where to find information, how to present ideas and final design, and an understanding of how the project fits within the wider context of civil engineering. The students will know how to write technical and academic reports. They should be able to apply, analyze and evaluate engineering challenges (and solutions). The very good ones might even create new products or points of views that are relevant in civil engineering.C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C15

Intended Skill Outcomes

At the end of this module students should be able to:
- Develop a small project from initial idea through formulation of aims, objectives and scope through to production of deliverables in an appropriate format.
- Collect and critically analyse information, and use this information as the basis for further work.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The project workshop (sandpit) aims to inspire the students and allow them to develop and take ownership of their project. The rest of the module is focused around the student's own management of the programme of work, with guidance and supervision from the project supervisor.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The individual submission consists of a Project Report and/or project specific deliverables. The report will provide background, aims & objectives, description of how the project was carried out, and conclusions. The exact headings and format will vary depending on the type of project. For example, a research project will have a different report structure to a design project. The form of the "project specific deliverables" will vary for different projects, allowing a suitable deliverable to be defined for each project. For a research project, this may consist of further written submission to include results analysis and discussion. Other appropriate deliverables include (but are not limited to): models, posters, websites, computer applications, videos, educational materials, engineering drawings, wikis or a combination of these. All projects will be marked (and second marked) according to a generic marking scheme which is broadly applicable to any form of deliverable.

General Notes

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