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School of Architecture and Built EnvironmentMEng (Hons) Civil EngineeringCourse Guide

2018-19September

About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

The Course Guide should be read in conjunction with the more general sources of information which relate toall students at the University. The Student Handbook is a very detailed reference point for all issues relating toyour studies which aren’t specific to just your particular course. You might also want to refer to the StudentCharter; the University’s Policies and Regulations and the University Assessment Handbook documents whichwill provide you with all of the information that we think you will need for your period of study here.

If you need additional information, or you simply want to discuss elements of any of these documents or otheraspects of your course, find that there is something you need to know, please contact your Faculty StudentServices:

Faculty Student Services

We can help with the administration and organisation of your time at University – from enrolment andmodule registration, tuition fee enquiries, attendance support, course management and lifecycle queries,extenuating circumstances, leave of absence, transfers and changes, assignment submission, SAMsappointments, assessment and result queries, right through to Graduation.

You can also come and talk to us for impartial advice and support if things are starting to go wrong and you’renot sure who else to talk to. The main thing to remember is that you are not alone. We see large numbers ofstudents over the course of a year on a variety of issues, so please don’t be afraid to approach us.

We are here to ensure that your transition into Higher Education is as smooth as possible. Normal officeopening hours are Monday-Friday 08:45-17:00.

You can contact us through the e:vision help desk, by phone or in person or by e-mail:

Faculty of Science andEngineering (CityCampus)

Alan Turing Building MI 024 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

Faculty of Science andEngineering (TelfordCampus)

The Darby Building SC 041 (01902) 322129 [email protected]

Help and Advice is alsoavailable from StudentSupport & Wellbeing…

Contact us at the Alan TuringBuilding MI 001 for all enquiries andreferrals… Services operate at allcampuses by appointment.

(01902) 321074(01902) 321070

[email protected]@wlv.ac.uk

Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course, I would like toextend to you a very warm welcome to the University of Wolverhampton, and in particular your campus.

My name is Shashank Gupta and I am the course leader for your MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course andalongside your personal tutor, will be your main point of contact over the duration of your studies. My contact

details are below – please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any support or guidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between theexpertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who areeager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Shashank Gupta

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Course Leader Shashank Gupta [email protected]

Head of Department Mr Peter Mills [email protected] 1723 MI144

Educational Aims of the Course

The main aim is to develop graduates who are ready to tackle the problems that they will encounter duringtheir careers. Such problems may well be quite different from the challenges today. The course aims toproduce graduates that will be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and practical, analytical and creativeintelligence.

This course has been designed to fully meet the educational base required to become a Chartered CivilEngineer. As such it has been developed taking full cognisance of the requirements of the four professionalbodies that make up the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM): The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE); theInstitution of Structural Engineer (IStructE); the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).

What makes this programme distinctive?

This course has been designed to prepare our graduates to meet the challenges of the future that will requireinnovative ideas from Engineers who are well educated in the principles of the traditional civil engineeringdisciplines, but who are also creative leaders and inventors.

To prepare our graduates for such challenges they will be exposed to individual and group work to solvecomplex real world challenges. Solutions are expected to demonstrate an integrated or systems approach tosolving engineering problems and will take into account: research and professional activities; the naturalenvironment; social and environmental considerations; ethics as well as a high level of technicalunderstanding.

The course is delivered by a blend of active and respected academics as well as Chartered Engineers with

relevant inputs from industrial practitioners.

Course Structure

September (Full-Time)September (Full-Time)

Part time students study alongside full time students. However, they do not study more than 80 credits in eachacademic calendar year.

Year 1Year 1

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType

4CV006 Civil Engineering Mathematics 20 YEAR Core

4CV013 Design Studies 20 YEAR Core

4CV012 Engineering Mechanics and Materials 20 SEM1 Core

4CV014 Soil Mechanics and Geology 20 SEM1 Core

4CV009 Site Surveying 20 SEM2 Core

4CV011 Fundamentals of Transport Engineering 20 SEM2 Core



Year 2Year 2


5CV016 Fluid Mechanics 20 YEAR Core

5CV017 Integrated Design 20 YEAR Core

5CV002 Structural Analysis I 20 SEM1 Core

5CV010 Geotechnical Analysis 20 SEM1 Core

5CV004 Civil Engineering Analysis 20 SEM2 Core

5CV015 Highway Engineering and Materials 20 SEM2 Core



Year 3Year 3


6CV020 Research & Design Project 20 YEAR Core

6CV021 Dissertation 20 YEAR Core

6CV006 Structural Analysis II 20 SEM1 Core

6CV009 Geotechnical Design 20 SEM1 Core

6CV018 Transport Planning and Modelling 20 SEM2 Core

6CV019 Water Engineering 20 SEM2 Core



Year 4Year 4


7AT003 Building Information Modelling (Theory and Application) 20 SEM1 Core

7CV017 Hydraulic Structures and Coastal Engineering 20 SEM1 Core

7CV005 Sustainable Engineering 20 SEM1 Core

7CV020 Intelligent Transportation Systems 20 SEM2 Core

7CN018 Financial Management of Projects 20 SEM2 Core

7CV019 Industrial Design Project 20 SEM2 Core

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (CHECLO1)(CHECLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge of the underlyingconcepts and principles associated with yourarea(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate andinterpret these within the context of that area ofstudy.

4CV006 Civil Engineering Mathematics4CV011 Fundamentals of Transport Engineering


Demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate andinterpret qualitative and quantitative data, inorder to develop lines of argument and makesound judgements in accordance with basictheories and concepts of your subject(s) of study.

4CV006 Civil Engineering Mathematics4CV012 Engineering Mechanics and Materials


Evaluate the appropriateness of differentapproaches to solving problems related to yourarea(s) of study and/or work.

4CV009 Site Surveying4CV014 Soil Mechanics and Geology

CertHE Course Learning Outcome 4 CertHE Course Learning Outcome 4 (CHECLO4)(CHECLO4) 4CV011 Fundamentals of Transport Engineering

Communicate the results of your study/workaccurately and reliably, and with structured andcoherent arguments.

4CV013 Design Studies


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring the exerciseof some personal responsibility.

4CV009 Site Surveying4CV013 Design Studies

DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 DipHE Course Learning Outcome 1 (DHECLO1)(DHECLO1)

Demonstrate knowledge and criticalunderstanding of the well-established principlesof your area(s) of study, and of the way in whichthose principles have developed with anunderstanding of the limits of your knowledge,and how this influences analyses andinterpretations based on that knowledge.

5CV002 Structural Analysis I5CV004 Civil Engineering Analysis5CV016 Fluid Mechanics


Demonstrate the ability to apply underlyingconcepts and principles outside the context inwhich they were first studied, including, whereappropriate, the application of those principles inan employment context.

5CV002 Structural Analysis I5CV017 Integrated Design


Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods ofenquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the namedaward, and ability to evaluate critically theappropriateness of different approaches tosolving problems in the field of study.

5CV010 Geotechnical Analysis5CV015 Highway Engineering and Materials


Use a range of established techniques to initiateand undertake critical analysis of information,and to propose solutions to problems arising fromthat analysis.

5CV004 Civil Engineering Analysis5CV015 Highway Engineering and Materials


Effectively communicate information, argumentsand analysis in a variety of forms to specialist andnon-specialist audiences, and deploy keytechniques of the discipline effectively.

5CV016 Fluid Mechanics5CV017 Integrated Design


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment, requiring the exerciseof personal responsibility and decision-makingand undertake further training, developingexisting skills and acquire new competences thatwill enable them to assume significantresponsibility within organisations.

5CV010 Geotechnical Analysis5CV017 Integrated Design

Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 1Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 1(ORDCLO1)(ORDCLO1)

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of keyaspects of your field of study, includingacquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge,at least some of which is at, or informed by, theforefront of defined aspects of a discipline withan appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity andlimits of knowledge.

6CV020 Research & Design Project


Demonstrate an ability to deploy accuratelyestablished techniques of analysis and enquirywithin a discipline and apply the methods andtechniques that they have learned to review,consolidate, extend and apply your knowledgeand understanding, and to initiate and carry outprojects.

6CV006 Structural Analysis II6CV019 Water Engineering


Demonstrate conceptual understanding thatenables the student: (a) to devise and sustainarguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideasand techniques, some of which are at theforefront of a discipline (b) to describe andcomment upon particular aspects of currentresearch, or equivalent advanced scholarship, inthe discipline.

6CV009 Geotechnical Design6CV020 Research & Design Project


Demonstrate the ability to manage your ownlearning, and to make use of scholarly reviewsand primary sources (for example, refereedresearch articles and/or original materialsappropriate to the discipline) and communicateinformation, ideas, problems and solutions to bothspecialist and non-specialist audiences.

6CV019 Water Engineering


Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions,abstract concepts and data (that may beincomplete), to make judgements, and to frameappropriate questions to achieve a solution - oridentify a range of solutions - to a problem.

6CV009 Geotechnical Design6CV018 Transport Planning and Modelling


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring: (a) theexercise of initiative and personal responsibility(b) decision-making in complex andunpredictable contexts (c) the learning abilityneeded to undertake appropriate further trainingof a professional or equivalent nature.

6CV020 Research & Design Project

Honours Course Learning Outcome 1Honours Course Learning Outcome 1(DEGCLO1)(DEGCLO1)

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of keyaspects of your field of study, includingacquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge,at least some of which is at, or informed by, theforefront of defined aspects of a discipline withan appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity andlimits of knowledge.

6CV020 Research & Design Project6CV021 Dissertation


Demonstrate an ability to deploy accuratelyestablished techniques of analysis and enquiry

6CV006 Structural Analysis II6CV019 Water Engineering

within a discipline and apply the methods andtechniques that they have learned to review,consolidate, extend and apply your knowledgeand understanding, and to initiate and carry outprojects.Honours Course Learning Outcome 3Honours Course Learning Outcome 3(DEGCLO3)(DEGCLO3)

Demonstrate conceptual understanding thatenables the student: (a) to devise and sustainarguments, and/or to solve problems, using ideasand techniques, some of which are at theforefront of a discipline (b) to describe andcomment upon particular aspects of currentresearch, or equivalent advanced scholarship, inthe discipline.

6CV009 Geotechnical Design6CV020 Research & Design Project


Demonstrate the ability to manage your ownlearning, and to make use of scholarly reviewsand primary sources (for example, refereedresearch articles and/or original materialsappropriate to the discipline) and communicateinformation, ideas, problems and solutions to bothspecialist and non-specialist audiences.

6CV019 Water Engineering6CV021 Dissertation


Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions,abstract concepts and data (that may beincomplete), to make judgements, and to frameappropriate questions to achieve a solution - oridentify a range of solutions - to a problem.

6CV009 Geotechnical Design6CV018 Transport Planning and Modelling


Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skillsnecessary for employment requiring: (a) theexercise of initiative and personal responsibility(b) decision-making in complex andunpredictable contexts (c) the learning abilityneeded to undertake appropriate further trainingof a professional or equivalent nature.

6CV020 Research & Design Project6CV021 Dissertation

Integrated Masters Course LearningIntegrated Masters Course LearningOutcome 1 Outcome 1 (IMACLO1)(IMACLO1)

Evaluate a comprehensive set of knowledge,understanding and abilities in science andmathematics that underpin civil engineering.

7AT003 Building Information Modelling (Theory and Application)7CV017 Hydraulic Structures and Coastal Engineering


Justify engineering concepts and tools to theinnovative solution of complex engineeringproblems (engineering analysis).

7CV017 Hydraulic Structures and Coastal Engineering7CV019 Industrial Design Project7CV020 Intelligent Transportation Systems


Integrate engineering understanding, knowledgeand skills for the holistic and creative design ofsolutions for real and complex problems.

7CV005 Sustainable Engineering7CV019 Industrial Design Project

Integrated Masters Course LearningIntegrated Masters Course Learning 7CV005 Sustainable Engineering

Outcome 4 Outcome 4 (IMACLO4)(IMACLO4)

Demonstrate leadership skills to manage civilengineering activities whilst showing anawareness of the legal, ethical, environmental andcommercial impacts such activities can have onsociety.

7CV020 Intelligent Transportation Systems


Appraise the practical application of engineeringskills, combining theory and experience, the useof other relevant knowledge and skills, and takinginto account commercial constraints.

7CN018 Financial Management of Projects7CV019 Industrial Design Project7CV020 Intelligent Transportation Systems


Manage and self-appraise the development oftransferable skills, including leadership qualitiesand lifelong learning, that will be of value in awide range of situations.

7AT003 Building Information Modelling (Theory and Application)7CN018 Financial Management of Projects

PSRB

None

Employability in the Curriculum

Employability is embedded throughout the curriculum by various activities: presentations from themembership development officer of the ICE to encourage student membership, similarly student membershipis encouraged with the IStructE and CIHT. Site visits are undertaken at all levels: Crossrail Project, M6 Smartmotorways, Water Treatment Plants. Guest lectures are presented by various industrial practitioners; TonyGee & Partners, Amey, Nolan Associates, Highways England, etc. The Civil Engineering Department hostsevents put on by the West Midlands branch of the ICE Graduates and Students group.

Leadership qualities are developed throughout the course, particularly within the group based work of thedesign modules (4CV013, 5CV027, 6CV020 and 7CV019). Creativity is encouraged where design modules arepresent but also within the individual dissertation (6CV021), and the transport and water engineering modules(6CV018, 6CV019, 7CV017 and 7CV020).

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Learning activities will be a mixture of formal lectures with associated tutorial sessions, in-class discussions,laboratory activities, site visits, industrial guest lectures, self-learning, online blog forums.

Assessments will vary according to the module concerned but will comprise a blend of formative andsummative: in-class tests, coursework, presentations, in-class and electronic feedback, design projects, groupwork, formal laboratory reports, practical work and formal examinations.

Support for learning will predominantly take the form of easy access to the lecturing staff, as is currently thecase within the Department of Civil Engineering. Formal appointments will be available via the SAMS system.

All of the existing university support structures for students will be in place such as applications forextensions within the Student Centre and all the counselling and advice available within the Student EnablingCentre.

Reference Points

Quality Code - Part A: Setting and Maintaining Academic Standards. Including :

Qualifications Frameworks

Characteristics Statements

Credit Frameworks

Subject Benchmark Statements

Quality Code - Part B: Assuring and Enhancing Academic Quality

University Policies and Regulations

Equality Act (2010)

Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes, [AHEP3] (3rd Edition), Engineering Council, 2014

JBM Guidelines for Developing Degree Programmes January 2018, (Version 1-Rev 2).

http://www.jbm.org.uk/uploads/JBM117degreeguidelines_jan18.pdf

The JBM consist of : The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE),Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).

Academic Regulations Exemptions

None

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Leave of Absence:

The University allows breaks in learning of up to two years and there is a process for applying for a leave ofabsence, which can be accessed through your e:Vision account. Initially you will need to apply for the leave ofabsence, which could be for medical, parental or personal reasons. A short-term absence, such as annual leave,must not be recorded as a break. The course leader will consider, and where appropriate agree, the leave ofabsence application. A return date will be identified and agreed for a suitable point in the programme.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/quality-code-part-a

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/qualifications

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/characteristics-statements

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/academic-credit

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/quality-code-part-b

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policies-and-regulations/academic-regulations/

http://www.jbm.org.uk/uploads/JBM117degreeguidelines_jan18.pdf

Additional course fees may be incurred as a result of a leave of absence and you are advised to discuss thiswith the Faculty Student Services team prior to application.

Course Specific Support

General University support:

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students. Learning Centresprovide physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.) and offer a range of study areas to allowstudents to study in the environment that suit them best: Social areas, quiet and silent areas. Learning Centresalso provide access to wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-Journals and subjectdatabases.

Learning Centres also provide students with academic skills support via the Skills for Learning programme.Students on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such as academicwriting and referencing. Students can access a range of online skills material at: www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills

The University Student Support website offers advice on a variety of matters (careers, counselling, studentunion advice, etc.) Students can also access these services by booking appointment with the SU, careers,counselling services, etc.

Course Specific Support

The Course has a dedicated Award Leader and each student will be assigned a personal tutor. Student andtutee will meet at least once per semester.

Contact Hours

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/info/welcome

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills-for-learning/

https://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/student-support

50 Day Engagement:

You will be withdrawn from the University if you fail to engage with the academic requirements of yourcourse of study, within 50 days of the course start date, following repeated and reasonable attempts by theUniversity to contact you.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

No specific health and safety issues have been recorded for this provision, but should this change your CourseLeader will make you aware of this and provide relevant guidance as appropriate.

Course Fact File

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Master in Engineering with Honours Civil Engineering Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Civil Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering Diploma of Higher Education Civil Engineering Certificate of Higher Education Civil Engineering University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit

Course Codes:Course Codes: CV017Q01UV Full-time 4 Years

UCAS Code:UCAS Code: H205

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: School of Architecture and Built Environment

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Not delivered in partnership

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: University of Wolverhampton

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: University of Wolverhampton

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