There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

In IED1 module, students work independently on original tasks based on a real-world engineering scenario developed collaboratively between the University and industry professionals (including members of the Royal Academy of Engineering and/or Chartered Engineers).The assessment comprises three main components:Individual Report (50%) – Students produce a detailed report in response to the project brief, demonstrating their technical knowledge and ability to apply theory to practice.Group Presentation (30%) – Students present their work to an audience of academics and industry representatives, showcasing both individual contributions and collaborative outcomes.Practical Construction Project (20%) – In Week 6, students collaborate to design and build a sustainable bamboo–timber composite gridshell, enhancing their understanding of bio-based construction, wood science, and sustainability, while developing teamwork, communication, and professional skills.Students are divided into groups and each member is assigned one of the key civil engineering disciplines: geotechnical, structural, project management, transport, or environmental engineering. While all students receive the same project brief, each is responsible for their specialist area, contributing to the group’s collective aim of developing a sustainable and, wherever possible, carbon-neutral engineering solution.Throughout the module, students benefit from guest lectures delivered by members of the Royal Academy of Engineering and/or Chartered Engineers. Topics covered include:Fire and EngineeringBasic Principles of Construction ManagementDesigning with TimberOffsite ConstructionHealth and SafetyEthics in EngineeringIn addition, lecturers from the relevant disciplines provide ongoing academic and technical support, while Academic Skills sessions help students strengthen their written and oral communication skills. Formative feedback is provided continuously throughout the trimester by both discipline-specific lecturers and industrialists, ensuring students receive timely guidance to improve their work and professional development.By the end of the module, students are required to submit their final report (50%, Week 10) containing refined designs and sustainable engineering solutions in line with the project brief. They must also deliver their group presentation (30%, Week 12). Both assessments are marked individually, meaning each student is assessed on their own report contribution and their presentation performance. Reports are evaluated by academics in the respective disciplines to ensure specialist input and fair marking.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop and compose sustainable engineering solutions by carrying out original work.

LO2: Ability to demonstrate efficient collaboration and professionalism in a team environment.

LO3: Demonstrate further development of critical and engineering skills on how to approach and work effectively on a real-life scenario.

LO4: Being able to adopt ethical decisions (surrounding society, health & safety, level of risk in the project).

LO5: Communicate clearly and present your ideas and designs in a professional manner in both written and oral form.