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CVEN30090

Academic Year 2024/2025

Professional Engineering for Civil and Structural Engineers (CVEN30090)

Subject:
Civil Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Civil Engineering
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr David AYALA CABRERA
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

(i) This course is designed to be a preparation for work in the profession of engineering in the context of civil and structural engineering practices.(ii) The course ensures that the student has an understanding of the contract documents and practices used in civil and structural engineering.(iii) The course introduces the student to environmental protection and planning requirements in engineering practice.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Through a study of Engineering Practice the students will comprehend and apply:(i) The Engineers Ireland (Institution of Engineers of Ireland) Code of Ethics for professional engineers,(ii) The use of formal contracts in civil engineering practice, and the standard contract documents used in consulting and construction engineering,(iii) The duties and responsibilities of the Engineer's Representative and the Contractor's Engineer; site records and diaries and their role in arbitration,(iv) Health and Safety practices on site; responsibilities for implementing and monitoring safety practices,(v) Contract costing and programming; resources allocations and review procedures.Through a study of Environmental Engineering Practice the students will comprehend and synthesise their understanding of:(i) The purpose and the preparation of SEA / EIA projects in complying with statutory and public hearings requirements,(ii) The concept and the implementation of sustainable engineering elements of EIS's.Through a study of Planning requirements the students will evaluate aspects of:(i) The urban and regional planning systems in Ireland, and their implementation,(ii) the control and allocation of limited national resources.

Indicative Module Content:

(i) The Engineers Ireland (Institution of Engineers of Ireland) Code of Ethics for professional engineers,(ii) The use of formal contracts in civil engineering practice, and the standard contract documents used in consulting and construction engineering,(iii) The duties and responsibilities of the Engineer's Representative and the Contractor's Engineer; site records and diaries and their role in arbitration,(iv) Health and Safety practices on site; responsibilities for implementing and monitoring safety practices,(v) Contract costing and programming; resources allocations and review procedures.Through a study of Environmental Engineering Practice the students will comprehend and synthesise their understanding of:(i) The purpose and the preparation of SEA / EIA projects in complying with statutory and public hearings requirements,(ii) The concept and the implementation of sustainable engineering elements of EIS's.Through a study of Planning requirements the students will evaluate aspects of:(i) The urban and regional planning systems in Ireland, and their implementation,(ii) the control and allocation of limited national resources.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

72
Lectures

36
Tutorial

10
Total

118

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, assignments and end-of-semester examination

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

An appreciation of fundamental engineering principles and practices.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Case studies Week 12 Graded No
20
 No
Exam (In-person): Examination End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Graded No
80
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Ms Nicola Fortune Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Brendan Williams Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Fri 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 14:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 3 Mon 14:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 4 Mon 14:00 - 16:50
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