2012/2013 Programme Specification Data. Engineering. The programme aims to:

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1 2012/2013 Programme Specification Data Programme Name Programme Number Programme Award QAA Subject Benchmark Statements MSc Civil Engineering P11093 MSc Engineering Programme Aims The programme aims to: Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding Provide students with an enhanced base of knowledge and current and reflective practice necessary to further develop their career in Civil Engineering at the Professional Engineer level Enhance specialist knowledge in selected areas of civil engineering which build upon studies at the undergraduate level Further develop improved skills of independent learning and critical appraisal Develop an broader insight into aspects of civil engineering design; Develop critical insight into broader management issues relating to civil engineering in particular and construction in general; Provide the ability to progress to the next level of study as appropriate. a. Knowledge and understanding of:- A1. Selected specialist areas of Civil Engineering to an advanced level. A2. Further broadening aspects of Civil Engineering design. A3. Generic quantitative modelling relevant to civil

2 engineering problems. A4. Techniques applicable to specific research and advanced Scholarship. A5. Strategic and operational management issues and decision making relating to the civil engineering and construction business. A6. The global and social responsibilities of engineers and the Environmental impact of their activity. Outcomes: Intellectual Skills b. B1 Intellectual Skills B1. Systematic understanding of general and specialist civil engineering knowledge B2. Critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights in the civil engineering discipline B3. Critical appraisal of contributions of contemporaries B4 Critically evaluate engineering methodologies and where appropriate propose new hypotheses B5. Critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship B6. Significant independent leaning

3 B7. Originality in the application of knowledge Outcomes: Subject Practical Skills c. Practical Skills C1 Deal with complex issues in civil engineering both systematically and creatively C2. Make sound judgements in the absence of complete data C3 Demonstrate self-direction and originality in problem solving C4 Act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks C5 Communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences C6 Ability to continue to advance personal knowledge and understanding C7 Ability to develop new skills to a high level Outcomes: Transferable/Key Skills d. Transferable/Key Skills D1. Apply a conceptual engineering approach to the solution of complex problems. D2 Make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations D3 Use creativity and innovation in Problem solving.

4 D4 Make management decisions at the strategic and operational levels. D5 Use IT tools in the solution of civil engineering problems D6 Exercise initiative and personal responsibility. Outcomes: Graduate Attributes Teaching and Learning Methods D7 Ability for independent learning required for continuing professional development. n/a A Teaching and learning: Acquisition of A1 and A2 is gained through formal lectures, small group seminars and computer laboratory exercises. Knowledge of A3 is gained specifically through the Computer Modelling of Civil Engineering Problems course and is further reinforced in other courses and assignments. Acquisition of A4 is through the Research Methodology course, project work and assignments. Acquisition of A5 is through the Principles of Management and Analysis of Risk courses and further reinforced in most other courses were relevant. Acquisition of A6 is from strategic examples in courses throughout the programme. Also specifically through optional courses in Environmental Engineering and Global Engineering. B Teaching and learning Acquisition of B1, B2, B3 and B4 is through the provision of intellectually challenging problems in all courses along with

5 seminar support. Acquisition of B5, B6 and B7 is through assignments and case studies in all courses and specifically through the Research Methodology course and the Individual Project. C Teaching and learning Acquisition of C1 is developed through computer laboratory work, case studies, assignments and individual and group projects. Acquisition of C2 is through case studies, laboratory work and projects. Acquisition of C3 and C4 is mainly though the individual project. Acquisition of C5 is through presentations of assignments and case studies included in several courses including Synthesis of Manufacturing Systems and Strategy and Management Learning skills for the acquisition of C6 and C7 are explicit throughout the programme and specifically in Research Methodology and the Individual Project D Teaching and learning Acquisition of D1, D2 and D3 is through solving problems and carrying out practical activities in the majority of courses throughout the programme. Acquisition of D4 is mainly through Principles of Management course and other optional management courses in the program. D5 is implicit in many courses and specifically Computer Modelling of Civil Engineering Problems. Acquisition of D6 is primarily through the Individual project and other project based coursework including group projects. Acquisition of D7 is through assignments, the individual project and the Research methodology course. Assessment Methods On the web