2022/3, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: | 001 |
Primary mode of delivery: | FACE-TO-FACE |
Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Vicky Dimitriadi |
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Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Each face-to-face activity (lecture and tutorials) uses a wide variety of audio-visual resources, pre-recorded lecture presentations, case analysis to develop student engagement. Directed study focuses on development of the concepts covered in the reading materials. You will also spend some time in the laboratory to learn to identify soils and rock samples and become familiar with geotechnical test equipment. You will take part in developmental work to better understand your personal communication skills and attributes and how to develop them to increase your employability. You are encouraged to consider reports as important communication tools between engineer and client and/or testing house, hence must be professional in their form and content and ethical in their recommendations. You are encouraged to underpin your learning with relevant research, especially in the context of assessments. A variety of research departure points/links are provided on moodle pages.Professional threads (DESIGN, HEALTH & SAFETY, PROFESSIONALISM & ETHICS as set out in both Learning Objectives and here (Learning & Teaching methods) above.
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Formative and summative assessment is carried out through the coursework (LO1-LO3), end of module examination (LO1-LO4). Tutorial sessions where individual comments/feedback are also provided. These are a good opportunity for students to practice and experience what is expected from them.A mock examination is provided close to the end of the module. Students get general feedback and may obtain individual (oral) comments upon request.
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Summative assessment is carried out through the coursework (LO1-LO3) and end of module examination (LO1-LO4).
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
Face To Face | Lecture | 26 |
Face To Face | Tutorial | 26 |
Face To Face | Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
Independent Learning | Guided independent study | 136 |
| Total Study Hours | 200 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
Assessment |
Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words |
Report | 30 | 1,2,3 | 8 | HOURS= 0, WORDS= 1000 |
Centrally Time Tabled Examination | 70 | 1,2,3,4 | 14/15 | HOURS= 3, WORDS= 0 |
Component 1 subtotal: | 30 | |
Component 2 subtotal: | 70 | | | |
Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |