Module Details
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Title TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
Code CIVE261
Coordinator Mr A Mannis
Faculty of Science and Engineering
A.Mannis@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

 The first aim is for the students to gain an appreciation ofa range of infrastructure projects and their importance to society;understanding the importance of their documentation. The second aim is to give students an awareness of thecontexts of the transport and infrastructure sector of civil engineering;understanding the need for it and its commercial requirements. The third aim of the module is to give the students theskills to participate thoughtfully in the process of planning, designing and maintaininginfrastructure, through participating in group-based design exercises.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Have an appreciation of the range ofinfrastructure projects and the importance of the documentation.

(LO2) Understandthe commercial basis and the life cycle requirements of infrastructure.

(LO3) Undertakeand evaluate a needs analysis for infrastructure

(LO4) Understand the process for planning for the construction ofnew infrastructure, its maintenance and eventual end of life treatment

(LO5) Carryout the detailed design of an element of infrastructure

(S1) 1. Problem solving

(S2) 2. Creativity

(S3) 3. Critical Thinking

(S4) 5. Communication

(S5) 6. Team working

Syllabus
 

 An overview of the transport and infrastructure sectors of thecivil engineering industry Application and documentation associated with infrastructureplanning and delivery Communication, sustainability, health and safety,professionalism and employability

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Weekly lectures
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Group-work
Description: Small group work
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 2

         3

 5
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 145
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
Portfolio and Presentation There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :  30 hours    65       
Appraisal Report There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :  15 hours    35       

Recommended Texts
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