Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Engineering Communication
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CTR07104
Module leader: Mark Taylor
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Unit 1: Engineering calculationsUnit 2: Health, safety and the CDM regulationsUnit 3: Technical and scientific writingUnit 4: Hand drawing and sketching (Part 1)Unit 5: Hand drawing and sketching (Part 2)Unit 6: Introduction to Tekla Tedds and Building Information Modelling (BIM)Unit 7: Introduction to MathcadUnit 8: Introduction to Python & Jypyter NotebookUnit 9: Introduction to MatlabUnit 10: Presentation skills
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Gain an appreciation of how to present professional civil engineering calculations.

LO2: Acquire a knowledge of the UK H&S legislation and CDM regulations.

LO3: Develop an awareness of sketching and technical drawing skills.

LO4: Operate various computer software packages for undertaking civil engineering calculations.

LO5: Demonstrate the importance of good written communication and presentation skills as a professional civil engineer.

LO6: Explain how building information modelling is utilized in civil engineering design.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mark Taylor
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 24 TUTORIAL
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6 Practical classes and workshops
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 146 Groupwork (Independent Study)
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 30 1~2~3 Week 6 , WORDS= 0 Portfolio
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 10 6 Week 12 HOURS= 1 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Report 30 4 Week 8 , WORDS= 2000 Report
Oral Presentation 30 5 Week 11 HOURS= 0 Oral Presentation
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Python for Civil Engineers
 

Related information