Unit information: Civil Engineering Systems 3 in 2020/21

Unit name	Civil Engineering Systems 3
Unit code	CENG33900
Credit points	10
Level of study	H/6
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director	Mr. Andy Crossley
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	Normally the completion of a group design project in civil/construction sector
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

This unit aims to help the student understand some of the ways in which the industry operates and to build confidence in the relevance of the course to practice, to develop a deeper understanding of current construction practice and the ideas and methods in use.

Aims:

To impart a practical understanding of the core issues involved in managing modern construction projects.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, successful students will;

1. have prepared a detailed business case and project plans (including Health and Safety) for a large construction project,

2. demonstrated advanced practical knowledge of teamwork, leadership, resource management and communication skills.

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.

Assessment Information

Coursework 100%

Reading and References

1. Smith N. 2009 Engineering project management 2nd & 3rd editions. Blackwell.
2. Reiss G. 2007 Project management demystified: today’s tools and techniques. Taylor & Francis.
3. Woodward JF. 1997 Construction project management: getting it right first time. Thomas Telford.