Unit information: Field Methods in 2022/23

Unit name	Field Methods
Unit code	CENG10005
Credit points	20
Level of study	C/4
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Dr. Pregnolato
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

Unit Information

This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of engineering geology and the basic surveying techniques required for mapping the surface profile of the ground for civil and environmental engineering projects. The unit will highlight the importance understanding ground conditions in successful civil engineering projects, and will help students to develop an understanding of ground modelling, measurement and to recognise major geotechnical hazards. Students will also develop an understanding of surveying principles, acquire practical surveying skills and start to build the knowledge necessary to commission and critically review surveying fieldwork. The unit includes a residential field course, which will also allow students to develop teamwork and leadership skills.

Your learning on this unit

At the end of the unit the student will be able to:

1. identify different rock types, distinguish geological processes and evaluate their effects in relation to engineering applications;
2. use geological maps and analyse information from various sources to create ground models;
3. demonstrate their understanding of the basic principles of surveying appropriate to the construction industry by carrying out calculations and checks;
4. use practical surveying techniques in the field, make systematic records and use collected data to produce drawings;
5.  relate models of individual and team learning to their own experiences;
6.  know how to behave in a safe manner in the University and on a construction site.

How you will learn

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, examples classes, practical classes and a residential field course.

How you will be assessed

Geology coursework (20%) (IL0s 1-2)

Surveying test (20%) (IL0 3)

Coursework exercises on the residential field course (60%) (ILOs 4-6)

Resources

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. CENG10005).

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 Faculty 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. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.