Module Details
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Title CAPSTONE: MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT
Code CIVE462
Coordinator Mr M Simpson
Civil Engineering and Industrial Design
Martin.Simpson@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Aims

To provide the students with the opportunity to:

- work in groups to conduct a complete holistic design of a real-life engineering project,

- interact with clients, architects and consultants from different design backgrounds,

- combine their theoretical knowledge of analysis and design within a large design project

- instil awareness of the various activities involved in the planning, design and construction of large-scale projects.

- experience using modern digital tools that support the project lifecycle

Learning Outcomes

Understand team management and leadership principles

Understand digitally enable workflows that support the project lifecycle

Understand built environment project lifecycle and UK workstages according to PAS1192-2

Demonstrate proficiency in applying the creative design process to an engineering challenge in the built environment

Understand and correctly apply "rules of thumb" and validation to support engineering judgement and decision

Understand and correctly apply principles of "safe by design"; including health and safety and CDM

Experience using digital tools to support the engineering design and documentation process

Demonstrate proficiency and confidence in presenting engineering solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Understand the implications of procurement, contracts and financial considerations in project creation and delivery

Syllabus
1  This module is designed to reflect professional engineering working practises on a "real project" with particular emphasis on:
- Team working & Leadership
- Digitally enabled workflows within the construction industry
- UK Construction Industry Workstages
- Creative Design Process
- Engineering Judgement and Intuition
- "Rules of thumb" and validation of design
- Health & Safety, CDM and Safe by Design
- Presenting technical information to a wide range of stakeholders and interested parties

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Class Based Lecture (supported by external speakers)

See Module Briefing Sheet issued in Week1

Laboratory Work - Supervised use of software in computer laboratory

Opportunity to work through software tutorials required to deliver project

Small Group Learning - "Crit" session where students present and their work to peers and mentors for constructive feedback

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 20
Class Based Lecture (supported by external speakers)
    30
Supervised use of software in computer laboratory
  30
"Crit" session where students present and their work to peers and mentors for constructive feedback
80
Timetable (if known) See Module Briefing Sheet issued in Week1
  		    Opportunity to work through software tutorials required to deliver project
  		     
Private Study 220
TOTAL HOURS 300

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
Coursework  200 hours  Whole session  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  A portfolio of work, text, drawings, computer generated models and presentations Notes (applying to all assessments) Expected content of portfolio and marking scheme will be provided in Module Briefing Sheet issued in Week1  

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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