Module Details

Module Code: PROJ
Module Title: Civil Engineering Project
Title: Civil Engineering Project
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Emer McGann
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the module are:
(1) to provide an interface with the working environment;
(2) to encourage students to research an area of interest related to civil engineering;
(3) to allow students to develop self, time and project management skills;
(4) to encourage and improve the student's ability to present information both in written form and orally, using multimedia facilities;
(5) to encourage students to develop an interest in a subject which might be continued in later studies.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 research a topic in a systematic and comprehensive way; to assemble and present data in a logical format with a focus on high quality technical writing;
LO2 complete a literature review, case-study, carry out laboratory test, design & prepare engineering drawings as appropriate for a particular topic;
LO3 where appropriate present design calculations, detailed drawings and make oral presentations on technical subjects and defend the subject in a logical, precise and coherent manner;
LO4 develop contacts with external bodies/parties involved in current local Civil Engineering projects;
LO5 reflect on the work they have carried out on an ongoing basis via a weekly journaling practice
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction
Projects involve an engineering investigation into a selected topic. As Civil Engineering is such a diverse subject, a wide range of subject matter is covered in any one year. The emphasis of the investigation may be a literature review of a particular topic, together with i. a case study highlighting the practical use of the theory, or ii. experimentation & assessment of results, or iii. analysis of a particular problem, or iv. a more in-depth literature review of that topic or v. the design and detailing of elements of a project. Students can undertake the project individually or in teams of two or three students.
Selecting a Project Topic
Students are encouraged to present a project topic that is of practical relevance in an area of Civil Engineering. This enable the student to obtain a useful insight into the process of addressing a real engineering problem, identifying possible solutions & assessing them, before a suitable solution is selected & presented to his or her client in the form of a detailed & accurate report.
Project Work and Submission
The overall content of the project can be summarised as: i. Literature review of the subject area in which the project is based. ii. Oral presentations to staff and peers on proposed topic. iii. Design & engineering drawings/laboratory test/case¬study/critical analysis of in-depth literature review as appropriate. iii. Submission of a final technical report &/or design & engineering drawings as appropriate. iv. Oral presentations to staff and peers on final project submission.
Examples of Typical Projects
1) Critical appraisal of traffic flows on Carlow Inner Relief Road 2) Desk study for flood relief options for Graignamanagh 3) Effect of admixture X on concrete tensile strength
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project proposal and initial literature review
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Presentation of proposed project topic
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project submission documents and Reflective Journal
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final presentation of proposed topic
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Repeat CA reassessment. Students must have attained a minimum of 35% in their CA work in this module throughout the year to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 30 Weeks per Stage 8.00 240
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jonathan Anderson, Millicent Poole. (2001), Assignment and thesis writing, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Qld., [ISBN: 0471421812].
  • Derek Swetnam. Writing Your Dissertation: How to Plan, Prepare and Present Your Work Successfully, How to Books Ltd, p.144, [ISBN: 1-85703-445-7].
  • Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams. (2003), The craft of research, Second. University of Chicago press, Chicago, [ISBN: 0-226-06568-5].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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