Module Details

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Title INTRODUCTION TO THE DIGITAL BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Code CIVE170
Coordinator Mr M Simpson
Civil Engineering and Industrial Design
Martin.Simpson@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

This module introduces students to the impact that digitalisation and the digital transformation journey is having on the Built Environment and professional engineers within it.  Emphasis is on:
- Introduction to the range of sectors and professions within the Built Environment and how Professional Engineers interact with the wider Built Environment
- Developing an awareness of how the Design, Construction and Operation of the Built Environment exists today and how it is expected to change in the future
- Introduction to the concept of productivity and the challenges facing the Built Environment, including economical, societal and environmental
- Introduction to the concept of Digitalisation and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Developing confidence and competence in the appropriate use of Digital Technology for Design and Documentation


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Understand the challenges facing the Built Environment and wider civilisation including economic, social and environmental

(LO2) Identify the professions that design, construct and maintain the Built Environment and their typical roles

(LO3) Understand the concept of Digitalisation and BIM and their application to the Built Environment

(LO4) Identify digital technologies and digital workflows used in the Built Environment, understand appropriate use and limitations

(LO5) Experience using digital technology for design and documentation

(LO6) Understand the role that Digitalisation plays in reducing waste and facilitating reuse and the circular economy

(S1) 1. Problem Solving

(S2) 4. Information Technology (Application of)

(S3) 5. Communication


Syllabus

 

- Introduction to the Built Environment and the professions across the asset lifecyele; Feasibility, Design, Construction, Operation and Demolution/Adaptation
- Introduction to the fundamentals of “Digitalisation” and the “flow of Digital Information”
- Introduction to the way digitalisation can impact sustainability from reducing waste, to facilitating reuse and the circular economy 
- Introduction to Digital Technology and Digitally Enabled Workflows in the context of the Built Environment
- Experience using Digital Technology for Design and Documentation


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Class Based Lecture
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description: Supervised use of software in computer laboratory
Attendance Recorded: Yes


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

    36

    48
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 102
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
A portfolio of coursework including on-line tests and reports on software application - See Briefing Sheet issued in Wk1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submissi  50 hours total (24 o    100       

Recommended Texts

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