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School of Architecture and Built Environment BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering Course Guide 2017-18 September

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School of Architecture and Built EnvironmentBEng(Hons) Civil EngineeringCourse Guide

2017-18September

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About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.

If you need additional information, or you simply want to discuss elements of any of these documents or otheraspects of your course, find that there is something you need to know, please contact your Faculty StudentServices:

Faculty Student Services

We can help with the administration and organisation of your time at University – from enrolment andmodule registration, tuition fee enquiries, attendance support, course management and lifecycle queries,extenuating circumstances, leave of absence, transfers and changes, assignment submission, SAMsappointments, assessment and result queries, right through to Graduation.

You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.

We are here to ensure that your transition into Higher Education is as smooth as possible. Normal officeopening hours are Monday-Friday 08:45-17:00.

You can contact us through the e:vision help desk, by phone or in person or by e-mail:

Faculty of Science andEngineering (CityCampus)

Alan Turing Building MI 024 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

Faculty of Science andEngineering (TelfordCampus)

The Darby Building SC 041 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

Help and Advice is alsoavailable from StudentSupport & Wellbeing…

Contact us at the Alan TuringBuilding MI 001 for all enquiries andreferrals… Services operate at allcampuses by appointment.

(01902) 321074(01902) 321070

[email protected]@wlv.ac.uk

Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering course, I would like to extendto you a very warm welcome to the University of Wolverhampton, and in particular your campus.

My name is Alaa Hamood and I am the course leader for your BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering course andalongside your personal tutor, will be your main point of contact over the duration of your studies. My contact

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details are below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any support or guidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between theexpertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who areeager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Alaa Hamood

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Head of Department Mr Peter Mills [email protected] 1723 MI144

Course Leader Dr Alaa Hamood [email protected] 2786 MI150

Student Advisor Miss Jennifer Norwood [email protected] 1183 MI024

Student Advisor Miss Kimberley Turner [email protected] 3577 MI024

Faculty Enabling Tutor Mr Anthony Hatfield [email protected] 8581 MA115b

Educational Aims of the Course

The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course is intended as your first step towards becoming a Chartered CivilEngineer and a practitioner in the global community. Chartered Engineers are variously engaged in technicaland commercial leadership and possess effective interpersonal skills as well as digital literacy. CivilEngineers are responsible for the design, management and construction of major infrastructure projects suchas dams, reservoirs, transport projects, bridges, major buildings, water supply, sewage, harbours and seadefences.

The aim of the course is to develop graduates who are practical, articulate, numerate, literate, imaginative,versatile, confident and inquisitive. Thus the course will :

provide you with a broadly based education, with a detailed understanding of the principles of civilengineering, allowing scope for continued development into a wide range of disciplines within the civilengineering and construction related areasaddress industry’s demand for graduates who can develop an ability to identify, define and solve complexproblems from first principles, whilst simultaneously demonstrating an awareness of the ethical,environmental and business aspects of projectsEnable you to pursue professional careers in civil engineering at a level which requires the exercise ofsound judgement, initiative, and the ability to make informed decisions in complex circumstances thatreflect a responsible, ethical and socially aware outlook

furnish you with an understanding of health and safety issues and the need to design and operate safe

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systems of work, and an appreciation of the value of design and of good practice in the reduction of risk

require you to participate in a group design project where the project team members will each have aspecific area of civil engineering to focus on, and will all be responsible for combining the various aspectsto produce a compatible solution

develop your ability to research a civil engineering subject, assess the available literature, applyappropriate research methods and critically analyse the results obtained

develop your ability to communicate effectively, formally, informally, written and oral.

What makes this programme distinctive?

A degree in civil engineering is the starting point for an exciting career that can see you shaping the world welive in; locally, nationally and internationally. Civil Engineering is all about creating, improving and protectingthe sophisticated environment that surrounds us. Civil Engineers are responsible for the design, managementand construction of major infrastructure projects such as dams, reservoirs, transport projects, bridges,tunnels, major buildings, water supply, sewage, harbours and sea defences.

Lecturers on this course are a blend of respected academics, with a track record of high quality research, andexperienced professionals with the associated professional qualifications. The civil engineering departmenthas excellent links with civil engineering companies as well as the professional bodies.

The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering reflects a growing trend within the civil engineering industry to producegraduates with a detailed understanding of the principles of civil engineering as well as competent high levelanalytical skills. In addition, graduates from the BEng course will have the ability to manage a project takinginto consideration social, commercial and environmental issues.

Your final year design project will culminate in the production of a working design for a given civilengineering project. The design will require the consideration of various options, the analysis of the chosenoption and the production of an integrated solution covering structural, geotechnical and environmentalaspects as well as a detailed programme of works and anticipated costs.

Your final year individual dissertation will pull together the information retrieval skills that have beendeveloped in levels four and five. You will produce a research report containing original data and be expectedto critically analyse the results obtained. A formal written document will be produced as well as an oralpresentation.

There has been industrial input in the design of the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering and strong links aremaintained through guest lectures, site visits, work placements and the formal Industrial Advisory Board.

The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering has been awarded two-year accreditation for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018intakes. PSRB are scheduled to visit the university during the summers of 2018 and 2019 to view the level 5and level 6 outputs.

Course Structure

September (Full-Time)September (Full-Time)

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ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType Module LeaderModule Leader

4CV006 Civil Engineering Mathematics 20 YEAR Core Ruth Fairclough

4CV013 Design Studies 20 YEAR Core Shashank Gupta

4CV012 Engineering Mechanics and Materials 20 SEM1 Core Shashank Gupta

4CV014 Soil Mechanics and Geology 20 SEM1 Core Stephen Wilkinson

4CV009 Site Surveying 20 SEM2 Core Peter Harris

4CV011 Fundamentals of Transport Engineering 20 SEM2 Core Panos Georgakis

5CV016 Fluid Mechanics 20 YEAR Core Alaa Hamood

5CV017 Integrated Design 20 YEAR Core Kangkang Tang

5CV002 Structural Analysis I 20 SEM1 Core Kangkang Tang

5CV010 Geotechnical Analysis 20 SEM1 Core Stephen Wilkinson

5CV004 Civil Engineering Analysis 20 SEM2 Core Panos Georgakis

5CV015 Highway Engineering and Materials 20 SEM2 Core Panos Georgakis

6CV020 Research & Design Project 20 YEAR Core Suresh Renukappa

6CV021 Dissertation 20 YEAR Core Peter Mills

6CV006 Structural Analysis II 20 SEM1 Core Kangkang Tang

6CV009 Geotechnical Design 20 SEM1 Core Stephen Wilkinson

6CV018 Transport Planning and Modelling 20 SEM2 Core Panos Georgakis

6CV019 Water Engineering 20 SEM2 Core Alaa Hamood

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (CHECLO1)(CHECLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge of the underlyingconcepts and principles associated with yourarea(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate andinterpret these within the context of that area ofstudy

4CV012 Engineering Mechanics and Materials

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 2 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 2 (CHECLO2)(CHECLO2)

Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate andinterpret qualitative and quantitative data, inorder to develop lines of argument and makesound judgements in accordance with basictheories and concepts of your subject(s) of study.

4CV012 Engineering Mechanics and Materials

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 3 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 3 (CHECLO3)(CHECLO3)

Evaluate the appropriateness of differentapproaches to solving problems related to yourarea(s) of study and/or work.

4CV014 Soil Mechanics and Geology

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 4 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 4 (CHECLO4)(CHECLO4)

Communicate the results of your study/work

4CV006 Civil Engineering Mathematics4CV013 Design Studies

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accurately and reliably, and with structured andcoherent arguments.CertHE Course Learning Outcome 5 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 5 (CHECLO5)(CHECLO5)

Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring the exerciseof some personal responsibility.

4CV009 Site Surveying4CV011 Fundamentals of Transport Engineering

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (DHECLO1)(DHECLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge and criticalunderstanding of the well-established principlesof your area(s) of study, and of the way in whichthose principles have developed with anunderstanding of the limits of your knowledge,and how this influences analyses andinterpretations based on that knowledge..

5CV002 Structural Analysis I5CV004 Civil Engineering Analysis5CV010 Geotechnical Analysis5CV016 Fluid Mechanics5CV017 Integrated Design

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 2 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 2 (DHECLO2)(DHECLO2)

Demonstrate the ability to apply underlyingconcepts and principles outside the context inwhich they were first studied, including, whereappropriate, the application of those principles inan employment context.

5CN025 Industrial Placement5CV002 Structural Analysis I5CV004 Civil Engineering Analysis5CV010 Geotechnical Analysis5CV016 Fluid Mechanics

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 3 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 3 (DHECLO3)(DHECLO3)

Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods ofenquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the namedaward, and ability to evaluate critically theappropriateness of different approaches tosolving problems in the field of study.

5CV015 Highway Engineering and Materials5CV017 Integrated Design

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 4 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 4 (DHECLO4)(DHECLO4)

Use a range of established techniques to initiateand undertake critical analysis of information,and to propose solutions to problems arising fromthat analysis.

5CN025 Industrial Placement5CV010 Geotechnical Analysis

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 5 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 5 (DHECLO5)(DHECLO5)

Effectively communicate information, argumentsand analysis in a variety of forms to specialist andnon-specialist audiences, and deploy keytechniques of the discipline effectively.

5CV015 Highway Engineering and Materials5CV016 Fluid Mechanics5CV017 Integrated Design

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 6 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 6 (DHECLO6)(DHECLO6)

Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment, requiring the exerciseof personal responsibility and decision-makingand undertake further training, developingexisting skills and acquire new competences thatwill enable them to assume significantresponsibility within organisations.

5CN025 Industrial Placement5CV016 Fluid Mechanics

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(ORDCLO1)(ORDCLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding ofgeotechnical engineering, structural analysis anddesign, including material properties.

6CV006 Structural Analysis II6CV009 Geotechnical Design6CV020 Research & Design Project

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 2Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 2(ORDCLO2)(ORDCLO2)

Apply knowledge and understanding of civilengineering to group and individual project work,

6CV006 Structural Analysis II6CV009 Geotechnical Design6CV018 Transport Planning and Modelling6CV019 Water Engineering6CV020 Research & Design Project

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taking account of social, ethical, environmentaland business issues at both the project planningand implementation stages.

6CV021 Dissertation

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 3Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 3(ORDCLO3)(ORDCLO3)

Propose and evaluate a range of solutions to civilengineering problems, drawn from a detailedunderstanding of civil engineering principlesdemonstrating creativity and innovation.

6CV009 Geotechnical Design6CV018 Transport Planning and Modelling6CV019 Water Engineering6CV020 Research & Design Project6CV021 Dissertation

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 4Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 4(ORDCLO4)(ORDCLO4)

Evaluate and apply appropriate mathematicalmethods to solve civil engineering problems.

6CV018 Transport Planning and Modelling6CV019 Water Engineering6CV020 Research & Design Project6CV021 Dissertation

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 5Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 5(ORDCLO5)(ORDCLO5)

Critically appraise the results from appropriatesoftware packages for the analysis, design andmanagement of civil engineering projects.

6CV009 Geotechnical Design6CV018 Transport Planning and Modelling6CV019 Water Engineering6CV020 Research & Design Project6CV021 Dissertation

Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 6Ordinary Degree Course Learning Outcome 6(ORDCLO6)(ORDCLO6)

Demonstrate relevant personal and interpersonalskills, and thinking critically and creativelyduring problem solving especially when facedwith engineering challenges.

6CV020 Research & Design Project6CV021 Dissertation

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 1(DEGCLO1)(DEGCLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge, understanding andabilities in science and mathematics thatunderpin civil engineering.

6CV006 Structural Analysis II6CV009 Geotechnical Design6CV020 Research & Design Project

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 2Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 2(DEGCLO2)(DEGCLO2)

Apply engineering concepts and tools to thesolution of engineering problems (engineeringanalysis).

6CV006 Structural Analysis II6CV009 Geotechnical Design6CV018 Transport Planning and Modelling6CV019 Water Engineering6CV020 Research & Design Project6CV021 Dissertation

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 3Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 3(DEGCLO3)(DEGCLO3)

Integrate engineering understanding, knowledgeand skills to the design of solutions for real andcomplex problems.

6CV009 Geotechnical Design6CV018 Transport Planning and Modelling6CV019 Water Engineering6CV020 Research & Design Project6CV021 Dissertation

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 4Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 4(DEGCLO4)(DEGCLO4)

Demonstrate the skills to manage civilengineering activities whilst showing anawareness of the legal, ethical, environmental andcommercial impacts such activities can have onsociety.

6CV018 Transport Planning and Modelling6CV019 Water Engineering6CV020 Research & Design Project6CV021 Dissertation

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 5Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 5(DEGCLO5)(DEGCLO5)

Undertake the practical application ofengineering skills, combining theory andexperience, and use of other relevant knowledgeand skills.

6CV009 Geotechnical Design6CV018 Transport Planning and Modelling6CV019 Water Engineering6CV020 Research & Design Project6CV021 Dissertation

Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 6Honours Degree Course Learning Outcome 6(DEGCLO6)(DEGCLO6)

6CV020 Research & Design Project

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The development of transferable skills, includinglifelong learning, which will be of value in a widerange of situations.

6CV021 Dissertation

PSRB

CV001H01UV (Full-time)

Professional Accreditation Body:Chartered Institute of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)

Accrediting Body:Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)

Accreditation Statement:Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the EngineeringCouncil for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an IncorporatedEngineer.

ApprovedApproved StartStart Expected EndExpected End RenewalRenewal

14/Oct/2016 14/Oct/2016 01/Sep/2020 01/Sep/2020

CV001H31UV (Part-Time)

Professional Accreditation Body:Chartered Institute of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)

Accrediting Body:Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)

Accreditation Statement:Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the EngineeringCouncil for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

ApprovedApproved StartStart Expected EndExpected End RenewalRenewal

14/Oct/2016 14/Oct/2016 01/Jun/2018 01/Jun/2018

CV001H01UV (Full-time)

Professional Accreditation Body:Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)

Accrediting Body:Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)

Accreditation Statement:Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposesof fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

ApprovedApproved StartStart Expected EndExpected End RenewalRenewal

14/Oct/2016 14/Oct/2016 01/Sep/2020 01/Sep/2020

CV001H31UV (Part-Time)

Professional Accreditation Body:

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Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)

Accrediting Body:Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)

Accreditation Statement:Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposesof fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

ApprovedApproved StartStart Expected EndExpected End RenewalRenewal

14/Oct/2016 14/Oct/2016 01/Jun/2018 01/Jun/2018

CV001H01UV (Full-time)

Professional Accreditation Body:Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Accrediting Body:Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Accreditation Statement:Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes offully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

ApprovedApproved StartStart Expected EndExpected End RenewalRenewal

14/Oct/2016 14/Oct/2016 01/Sep/2020 01/Sep/2020

CV001H31UV (Part-Time)

Professional Accreditation Body:Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Accrediting Body:Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Accreditation Statement:Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes offully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

ApprovedApproved StartStart Expected EndExpected End RenewalRenewal

14/Oct/2016 14/Oct/2016 01/Jun/2018 01/Jun/2018

CV001H01UV (Full-time)

Professional Accreditation Body:Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)

Accrediting Body:Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)

Accreditation Statement:Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for thepurposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.

ApprovedApproved StartStart Expected EndExpected End RenewalRenewal

14/Oct/2016 14/Oct/2016 01/Sep/2020 01/Sep/2020

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CV001H31UV (Part-Time)

Professional Accreditation Body:Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)

Accrediting Body:Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)

Accreditation Statement:Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for thepurposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

ApprovedApproved StartStart Expected EndExpected End RenewalRenewal

14/Oct/2016 14/Oct/2016 01/Jun/2018 01/Jun/2018

CV001H01UV (Full-time)

Professional Accreditation Body:Association of Building Engineers

Accrediting Body:Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

Accreditation Statement:Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

ApprovedApproved StartStart Expected EndExpected End RenewalRenewal

17/Mar/2014 17/Mar/2014 31/Aug/2019 31/Aug/2019

CV001H31UV (Part-Time)

Professional Accreditation Body:Association of Building Engineers

Accrediting Body:Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

Accreditation Statement:Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

ApprovedApproved StartStart Expected EndExpected End RenewalRenewal

14/Oct/2016 14/Oct/2016 01/Jun/2018 01/Jun/2018

Employability in the Curriculum

Civil Engineering is all about creating, improving and protecting the sophisticated environment thatsurrounds us. Civil Engineers are responsible for the design, management and construction of majorinfrastructure projects such as dams, reservoirs, transport projects, bridges, major buildings, water supply,sewage, harbours and sea defences. Infrastructure projects may involve tall buildings and large structurestogether with bridges, roads, railways and tunnels.

There are many significant employment opportunities in Civil Engineering with graduates working forconsultants, contractors, local authorities, government and public bodies, the armed forces, and academic andresearch establishments. Civil Engineering also offers opportunities to work both on a national andinternational basis on a variety of exciting infrastructure projects.

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Graduates may wish to continue their studies at Masters or Doctorate level. This may either be in a technicalcontext or a more broadening context such as project management or construction law. The BEng (Hons) CivilEngineering provides a sound basis from which to develop a career, and progress to Incorporated Engineer(IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (with further learning).

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Attending, taking notes and asking questions in lectures,Using audio-visual learning materialsCarrying out supervised practical workDiscussing with fellow students and academic staff in seminars and workshopsDiscussing with academic staff in tutorialsReading articles, chapters and booksAccessing appropriate sites on the internetField trips to towns or cities, visiting buildings, construction sites and observing work in progressInteract with industry and industry professionalsInteraction with the professional bodyPreparing appropriate documentation, to industry standards, including plans, specifications, costinformation, based on realistic construction projectsPerforming group exercises and projectsMaking oral presentationsPreparation of professional standard reportsSupervised practical work such as surveying and laboratory testsEngaging in discussion with academic staff and fellow students in seminars, workshops and tutorialsPreparing for examinationsUsing computer software for analysis and designProblem solving exercises, closed and open ended problemsInformation retrieval from articles, books and journals for assessmentCritical examination of data.

Reference Points

The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes, UK Standard for Professional EngineeringCompetence, Third edition, 2014, (AHEP3).Joint Board of Moderators: Accreditation Guidance and Documentation.Cognisance made of Engineering Council UK-Spec 2013.QAA National Qualifications FrameworkQAA Subject Benchmark Statement for EngineeringSchool E&D policyEquality Act 2010

Academic Regulations Exemptions

None

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet and

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silent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Course Specific Support

Enhanced learning support is provided in the following areas:

1. Support for mathematics and analytic based modules

2. Report writing and oral/presentation communications skills

3. Learning centre – literature searches and information searches

4. Practical/lab/experimental activities and reporting

5. Promotion of independent learning during tutorials, face-to-face sessions

6. Formative assessment opportunities

7. Face-to-face tutorial sessions

The University complements this by supporting your learning through the provision of generic study skillsincluding communication and how to write academic assignments. In addition, there will be opportunities todevelop your information seeking and information management skills. These may be in the form of seminarsor workshops delivered by LIS staff and embedded into the curriculum or by following the programme of"InfoBite" workshops available in the Learning Centres.

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)

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scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

All students in the faculty of Science and Engineering are required to take and pass their Schools Health andSafety Assessment. All assessments are available on this web site FSE Welcome Web Site and you will onlybe allowed to carry out any practical work once you have passed the relevant assessments. All assessmentsshould be completed as before teaching commences.

Permission to enter a workshop and use the facilities must be obtained from the person in charge. Thisperson is responsible for ensuring that the required safety equipment is available, and that anyone grantedpermission to use the facilities is conversant with the safe operation of the equipment, machinery and awareof any special hazards

The assessments are live from the 12th September and can be accessed from this link School of Architectureand Built Environment

Course Fact File

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Civil Engineering Accredited as meeting theeducational base to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering Accredited as meeting the educational base tobecome an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Diploma of Higher Education Civil Engineering Accredited as meeting the educationalbase to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) Certificate of Higher Education Civil Engineering Accredited as meeting the educationalbase to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit

Course Codes:Course Codes: CV001H01UV Full-time 3 YearsCV001H31UV Part-Time 6 Years

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: School of Architecture and Built Environment

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

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Published: 24-Nov-2017 by Emma Miles