DE6299                             ENGINEERING PROJECT (CIVIL)

Level 6                                             Credits 15                                            Version July 2010

LEARNING TIME

RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITES

DE4103 Technical Literacy

DE4201 Materials (Civil)

DE5207 Geotechnical Engineering 1

RECOMMENDED CO-REQUISITE

Nil

AIM/PURPOSE

To integrate and synthesise civil engineering knowledge in one or more project based learning experiences.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.            Develop a preliminary design, based on sound engineering practice, for a civil engineering construction project.

2.            Undertake well-defined planning of construction work in a civil engineering environment.

3.            Evaluate compliance of the project to specification.

4.            Present findings to an audience in a professional manner.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

• Research options for planning and construction to meet specifications of a selected civil engineering project.
• Identification and application of relevant standards basic design commissioning methodology, detailed plan, safety requirements, environmental impact.
• A written structured report that includes executive summary, aim, background, preliminary design calculation, drawings and specification, discussion, references.
• Presentation of an overview of the project to peers and/or industry representatives.