6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Department of Civil Engineering
Coordinator(s)
Unit guides
Synopsis
Students will undertake an investigation into civil and environmental engineering problems. The projects will be industry-related. However, university-based projects may be acceptable. The students are expected to use various kinds of study (e.g. laboratory work, field studies and literature survey) as required. Teamwork is highly encouraged in the project.
Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students should:
- Be able to develop a project brief working independently but under staff supervision
- Be able to plan and execute a project
- Be able to document the findings in the form of a formal report
- Be able to present their findings orally.
Assessment
Project: 100%
Workload requirements
12 hours per week
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Chief examiner(s)
Prerequisites
Completion of 120 points