| Unit name | Civil Engineering Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CENG30023 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Terzano |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Why is this unit important?
This unit covers the key professional aspects of a Civil Engineering degree as required by our accrediting body.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
The unit works alongside the more technical units to provide authentic learning and context.
An overview of content
In this unit, students will learn and develop core skills required to practice as a professional engineer.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
Over the course of a series of group projects students will develop professional skills. These include (but are not limited to):
By utilising the professional practice of recording and reviewing their experience on projects against set criteria students will cultivate self-learning tools which are widely recognised in industry.
Your learning on this unit
Upon successful engagement with the unit, students will be able to:
The unit will have a blended learning approach incorporating a combination of synchronous and asynchronous lectures, seminars, and practical classes, as well as several self-directed exercises. The unit content is predominantly delivered through a number of authentic projects.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Two formative projects within the unit which will create opportunity for learning and reflection.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
60% Group Project (ILOs 1-3). Students are expected to work in a collaborative manner. When a group is unable to do this the UD should be alerted prior to project submission and if a suitable solution cannot be found peer marking alongside other data will be used to differentiate marks.
40% Personal Development Report (ILOs 3-4).
When assessment does not go to plan
An individual submission for a revised project and PDR will be suitable over the summer resit period. The PDR must demonstrate evidence of ILO3 (actively contributing to group project work).
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. CENG30023).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
