BEng (Hons) Civil and Transportation Engineering with Foundation Year

Module: 3PY002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The aim of this module is for students to be able to develop and effectively use the necessary range of appropriate skills in reading, study, written and oral communication and research required for their future career development.

Module: 3MM003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

A basic level of numeracy and mathematical competence is needed for every course at University and this module will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. You will have weekly lectures as well as team based learning sessions which have been specially designed to help you to overcome any difficulties that you might encounter.

Module: 3MM004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to give you some more advanced mathematical skills and tools which are needed in courses with a stronger maths focus such as computer science or engineering. You will have weekly lectures as well as team based learning sessions which have been specially designed to help you to overcome any difficulties that you might encounter.

Module: 3CN005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module seeks to develop students' knowledge and understanding of pre-construction activities in the context of project development. This will include an introduction to the concepts of design and development of the infrastructure requirements of civil engineering and buildings in the Built environment..

Module: 3ET007

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

To introduce applications of science of engineering within the mechanical and electronic / electrical sector. To give an applied overview with in the subject using practical based themes, such as "how do you make a headphones amplifier?", "why does a bridge not collapse?", "can I design an LED torch?", " what happens when I stand on a cardboard tube?"

Module: 3CC004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module introduces the fundamental principles of problem solving. It focuses on practical problems from within the disciplines of Science and Engineering, and the design of potential solutions using flow charts and simple algorithms. The implementation of solutions is performed using suitable IT applications and an introduction to basic data processing using a simple programming language. Indicatively, the practical programs are expected to follow a set number of themes reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Module: 4MA007

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

To provide the concepts to underpin the discipline of Mathematics and enable students to model and analyse engineering systems, generate numerical values for system parameters, manipulate data to find system responses under defined conditions, evaluate the effects on systems of changes in variables and communicate ideas and results mathematically.

Module: 4CV001

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The main aim of this module is to introduce the principles of Geotechnical Engineering. Students will be exposed to the fundamental aspects related to the classification of soils, stresses in soils, shear strength and water permeability, both in the lecture theatre and in the laboratory. Furthermore students will develop knowledge and understanding of engineering properties of soil, together with an appreciation of various ground investigation techniques and the principles of geology & its impact on soil formations.

Module: 4CV002

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to develop your understanding of the mechanical behaviour of civil engineering materials. You will be able to apply such concepts to the analysis of beams, columns, foundations, frameworks and retaining structures of a statically determinate nature.

Module: 4CV003

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to develop students understanding of the conceptual, analytical, and applicable knowledge necessary for design of structures using various materials. The course focuses on the principles of structural engineering; detailed design calculations are introduced in line with the structural EuroCodes.

Module: 4CV005

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The aim of the module is to equip you with academic, practical and interpersonal skills that underpin the Civil and Transport Engineering discipline. The module covers a wide variety of topics including health and safety, sustainability, and introduction to computing tools. By engaging with the module, you will develop written and oral presentation skills.

Module: 4CV009

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

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