Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AR40325 Project CG |
| Credits: 12 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take AR30083 and take AR40305 |
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Aims: To give students experience in developing a complex scheme working in teams.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of the unit, the student should have demonstrated an ability to engage in complex team designwork. The student will also be able to demonstrate: * a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of this area of professional practice; * originality in the application of knowledge; * an ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences; * self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level; * an ability to continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level; * the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations; and the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development. Skills: Advanced analytical and design skills, including an ability to synthesise a range of issues and determine solutions in the context of open-ended problems. Content: A substantial civil engineering design project, working in teams. The project will be tutored both by academic staff and industrial visiting tutors. |