Teaching and assessment for Civil Engineering (part time) MSc

This module covers the basic procedures and techniques used in conceptual design.

It emphasises systematic approaches and synthetic thinking in Civil Engineering. It covers project planning, design, and execution.

You will also cover the social, economic and environmental implications.

Estimating the environmental impacts of planned Civil Engineering projects is becoming ncreasingly important.

We must, wherever possible, minimize any negative effects.

This module looks at two ways to measure environmental impact. These are Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA).

This module is designed to instil a lifelong learning habit and establish the practice of documenting learning activities. 

This will prepare you for your initial professional development and a career as a professionally qualified engineer.

This module allows you to undertake a substantial, individual programme of research, either experimental, analytical, in-depth survey, or on-site, which addresses a specific engineering problem. 

The topic of the project will be related to the your MSc pathway/specialism.

You will learn about fluid dynamical and hydraulic engineering principles. You will learn how they relate to the design of hydraulic structures and pumped pipework systems.

You will also be introduced to the mathematical solution of practical problems associated with fluid flows.

You will learn about the basic engineering characteristics of construction materials. There will be an emphasis on their durability and environmental impact.

You will examine mechanisms of deterioration. You will explore design considerations involved in limiting deterioration rates. These include materials selection against design specifications per BS and CEN standards.

You will learn core knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of soil. You will learn the necessary fundamental knowledge of the behaviour of soils.

This will support your understanding of advanced geotechnical engineering modules.

Learn about the structural behaviour of low-and-medium-rise structures subjected to vertical and horizontal design loads.

Learn about the methods for achieving structural integrity and global stability of these structures. You will be introduced to Eurocodes 2 and 3.

You will learn through using digital structural analysis and design tools.

This module covers common geotechnical engineering systems and teaches you to apply knowledge of basic soil behaviour to the analysis and design of these systems per Eurocode 7. 

After the module, you should be able to analyze different foundation systems and retaining structures.

You will learn about the forms of deterioration that can occur in concrete structures. This will enable you to select materials to minimise these effects in design.

You will also consider the mechanisms of chemical attack. These include corrosion of reinforcement and physical processes.

You will learn about various marine renewable energy resources and the key energy converters.

You will also cover topics like:

• fundamental and applied aspects of physical oceanography
• buoyancy
• stability of floating bodies and marine structures

You will participate in an interactive design experience and develop a marine renewable energy system.

Offshore renewable energy structures are subject to extreme environmental conditions in the form of waves.

You will learn to analyse the theoretical and experimental principles of fluid-structure interaction in ocean engineering.

You will also learn about engineering principles relating to the design of floating or fixed structures in the oceans.

You will learn about the behaviour of soils under dynamic loading. Dynamic loading involves the application of rapid or cyclical loads.

You will learn how to model the effects of dynamic loading within the ground on people and structures, assess the hazards they pose, and design remedial measures.

You will explore how we work in teams, how to lead a team, and how to make a successful project team.

You will discuss team performance in group exercises and activities.

Case studies from a range of industries will be used to examine their successes and failures.

Learn about the field of earthquake geotechnical engineering. Learn about the development of dynamic models for engineering structures and their foundations.

You will also learn to assess hazards to civil engineering structures by dynamic loads.

You will learn to design resilient structures and apply remedial measures to existing structures.

You will learn an awareness of the potential for using nature-based solutions and recycled materials as alternatives to ‘hard/grey’ solutions within geotechnical design.

In the process, it will give you the technical abilities to be able to analyse and design such systems.

If you are on placement, you will have the opportunity to learn within the industry. If you are in employment, you can deepen and enhance your experience and skills. This should strengthen your career opportunities upon graduation.

The content and type of assessment will vary on an individual basis.

If you are on placement, you will have the opportunity to gain experience and skills in the industry.

If you are in employment, you will be able to enhance your experience and skills. This should strengthen your career opportunities.

The content and type of assessment will vary on an individual basis.

You will learn about the mechanical behaviour of soil at the element level. This will be from the perspective of Critical State Soil Mechanics.

This includes:

• computational modelling at different levels of sophistication and the ability to implement this knowledge
• the understanding to inform sound judgements in geotechnical design

You will learn about the inspection, assessment, strengthening, and repair of concrete structures.

You will explore the basic physics and chemistry of concrete deterioration processes. This includes the assessment of concrete structures for residual strength and durability.

You will also cover practical health and safety and environmental issues.

you will learn about the field of offshore geotechnical engineering. This will cover how to apply fundamental principles to infrastructure installation problems.

You will examine the design, performance, and installation of offshore structures. This includes:

• deep offshore foundations
• anchors
• cables
• pipelines

This will cover how those components interact with soils.

You will learn how to use finite element analysis in structural engineering. You will gain a fundamental background in the principles of the Finite Element Method.

This underpins similar approaches used in various sub-disciplines of Civil Engineering and other branches of Engineering.

Offshore structures are to play an essential role in the move towards 100% renewable energy.

You will learn about the field of offshore geotechnical engineering.

You will also learn about the application of fundamental principles. These are used to solve problems for the design and installation of such structures.

You will explore systems used in project management to ensure success, potential risks, and how to monitor the costs of a project.

The module also covers the types of systems used in different projects and how they work.

Case studies will be discussed to learn from their successes and failures.

You will examine how the manufacture and use of construction materials can impact the environment.

You will look at how negative impacts can be reduced or avoided, and positive impacts maximised.

If you are on placement, you will have the opportunity to gain experience and skills in the industry.

If you are in employment, you will be able to enhance your experience and skills. This should strengthen your career opportunities.

The content and type of assessment will vary on an individual basis.