Programme Structure for the Foundation Degree in Civil Engineering (full-time) Year 1 (Level 4) Year 2 (Level5) Module Code Module Title No. of Credits Core / Optional Module Code Module Title No. of Credits Core / Optional CITY1077 Engineering Mathematics 20 Core CITY2088 Strength of Materials 20 Core CITY1089 Structural Analysis & Design 1 20 Core CITY2083 Site Surveying 20 Core CITY1085 Materials 20 Core CITY2089 Structural Analysis and Design 2 20 Core CITY1086 ICT and Design 20 Core CITY2091 Geotechnics 20 Core CITY1090 Civil Engineering Construction 20 Core CITY2087 Project 20 Core CITY1088 Construction and Civil Engineering Management 20 Core CITY2090 Hydraulics 20 Core Programme Structure for the Foundation Degree Civil Engineering (part-time) Year 1 (Level 4) Year 2 (Level 4 and 5) Year 3 (Level 5) Module Code Module Title No. of Credits C / O Module Code Module Title No. of Credits C / O Module Code Module Title No. of Credits C / O
Learning Outcomes map LEVEL 4 FHEQ Descriptors Subject Benchmark(s) Programme Aims Programme Outcomes Core Modules linked to outcomes Students will have demonstrated: Knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with their areas of study; Ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that area of study; A2, Use appropriate scientific, technical or engineering principles. A1, Review and select appropriate techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks. B1, Identify problems and apply appropriate methods to identify causes and achieve satisfactory solutions. B2, Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of civil engineering structures. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of civil engineering structures. 2. Provide the opportunity to ‘learn through design’ via practical and project based work, particularly within the context of structural design. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop 8.1.1) A sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in civil engineering practice. 8.1.2) The ability to identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. 8.2.1) The ability to Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake civil engineering tasks. 8.1.2) The ability to identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. 8.1.3) A sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. 8.2.2) The ability to use results of analysis to solve civil engineering problems, apply technology and implement solutions. 8.4.2) The communication, planning and management skills to successfully complete and present a relevant work based project, through CITY1077; ALO1, ALO4 CITY1085; ALO1, ALO2 CITY1086; ALO1 CITY1088; ALO4 CITY1089; ALO3 CITY1090; ALO2, ALO3 CITY1077; ALO1, ALO4 CITY1089; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4 CITY1090; ALO3
Communicate the results of their study accurately and reliably and with structured and coherent argument D1, Use oral, written and electronic methods for the communication in English1 of technical and other information. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. 8.3.1) Communicate ideas and information; through verbal and written forms using appropriate terminology and presentation of data. 8.4.2) The communication, planning and management skills to successfully complete and present a relevant work based project, through liaison with industrial links CITY1085; ALO4, ALO5 CITY1086; ALO4 CITY1088: ALO2, ALO3 CITY1089; ALO3, ALO4. Undertake further training and develop new skills within a structured and managed environment E4, Carry out and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice including: • Undertake reviews of own development needs • Plan how to meet personal and organisational objectives • Carry out planned (and unplanned) CPD activities • Maintain evidence of competence development • Evaluate CPD outcomes against any plans made • Assist others with their own CPD. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of civil engineering structures. 2. Provide the opportunity to ‘learn through design’ via practical and project based work, particularly within the context of structural design. 3. Provide an awareness of the business implications of engineering decisions and a knowledge of the inter-relationship between the market, engineering activities and the management structures. 4. Provide the 8.4.1) Good student centred learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. All level 4 modules base the assessments on this Intended learning outcome
opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. Students will also have: The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility C1, Work reliably and effectively without close supervision, to the appropriate codes of practice. E1, Comply with the Code of Conduct of your institution. E2, Manage and apply safe systems of work. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of civil engineering structures. 3. Provide an awareness of the business implications of engineering decisions and a knowledge of the inter-relationship between the market, engineering activities and the management structures. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. 8.4.1) Good student centred learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. 8.4.2) The communication, planning and management skills to successfully complete and present a relevant work based project, through liaison with industrial links CITY1086; ALO4 CITY1088; ALO3 CITY1089; ALO3 CITY1090; ALO1, ALO3
Knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the subject relevant to the named award, and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in the field of design and development of engineering solutions. B3, Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation. A1, Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in engineering practice. A2, Use a sound based work, particularly within the context of structural design. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of information; through verbal and written forms using appropriate terminology and presentation of data. 8.4.1) Good student centred learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. 8.5.1) The ability to select and use appropriate equipment to perform engineering tasks. 8.5.2) The ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate engineering systems. 8.4.2) The communication, planning and management skills to successfully complete and present a relevant work based project, through liaison with industrial links 8.1.3) A sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. 8.2.1) The ability to Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake civil engineering CITY2083, ALO1, ALO2 CITY2088; ALO1, ALO2 CITY2089, ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4 CITY2090; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4, ALO5 CITY2091; ALO3
study; An understanding of the limits of the knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge evidence-based approach to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. B2, Contribute to the design and development of engineering solutions. B3, Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation. C1, Plan for effective project implementation. A2, Use a sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. civil engineering structures. 2. Provide the opportunity to ‘learn through design’ via practical and project based work, particularly within the context of structural design. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of civil engineering structures. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and tasks. 8.2.2) The ability to use results of analysis to solve civil engineering problems, apply technology and implement solutions. 8.2.3) The ability to Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation. 8.5.1) The ability to select and use appropriate equipment to perform engineering tasks. 8.5.2) The ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate engineering systems. 8.1.1) A sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in civil engineering practice. 8.1.3) A sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. 8.4.1) Good student centred learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. CITY2083, ALO1, ALO2 CITY2088; ALO1, ALO2 CITY2089, ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4 CITY2090; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4, ALO5 CITY2091; ALO3
diagnostic skills. Students will be able to: Use a range of techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis; A2, Use a sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. B1, Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. B3, Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of civil engineering structures. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. 8.1.1) A sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in civil engineering practice. 8.1.2) The ability to identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. 8.1.3) A sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. 8.2.1) The ability to Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake civil engineering tasks. 8.2.2) The ability to use results of analysis to solve civil engineering problems, apply technology and implement solutions. 8.2.3) The ability to Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation. 8.4.2) The communication, planning and management skills to successfully complete and present a relevant work based project, through liaison with industrial links CITY2083, ALO1, ALO2 CITY2088; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4 CITY2089, ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4 CITY2090; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4, ALO5 CITY2091; ALO2, ALO3
Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively; Undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations. D1, Communicate in English2 with others at all levels. D2, Present and discuss proposals. D3, Demonstrate personal and social skills. E4, Carry out and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and diagnostic skills. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of civil engineering structures. 2. Provide the opportunity to ‘learn through design’ via practical and project based work, particularly 8.5.1) The ability to select and use appropriate equipment to perform engineering tasks. 8.5.2) The ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate engineering systems. 8.3.1) Communicate ideas and information; through verbal and written forms using appropriate terminology and presentation of data. 8.4.1) Good student centred learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. 8.4.2) The communication, planning and management skills to successfully complete and present a relevant work based project, through liaison with industrial links CITY2083; ALO3 CITY2087; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4 All level 5 modules base the assessments on this Intended learning outcome
within the context of structural design. Students will also have: The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making E4, Carry out and record CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice. E5, Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner. 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge on which to develop further skills as technology advances and to enable students to apply engineering principles to the analysis and design of civil engineering structures. 2. Provide the opportunity to ‘learn through design’ via practical and project based work, particularly within the context of structural design. 3. Provide an awareness of the business implications of engineering decisions and a knowledge of the between the market, engineering activities and the management structures. 4. Provide the opportunity to develop communication, data collection and analysis, ingenuity, problem solving, application and 8.1.1) A sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in civil engineering practice. 8.1.2) The ability to identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. 8.1.3) A sound evidence-based approach to problem-solving and contribute to continuous improvement. 8.2.1) The ability to Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake civil engineering tasks. 8.2.2) The ability to use results of analysis to solve civil engineering problems, apply technology and implement solutions. 8.2.3) The ability to Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation. 8.3.1) Communicate ideas and information; through verbal and written forms using appropriate terminology and presentation of data. 8.3.2) Work independently and as a member of a team. CITY2083; ALO3 CITY2087; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4 CITY2089; ALO2 CITY2090; ALO5