MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Sandwich Placement

Module: 4MM018

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is perhaps the most important module in your entire degree as the mathematics covered here is the basis for every other mathematical topic you will study; the mathematics you will learn here is the foundation upon which all the mathematics in the rest of your course is built. This module dovetails with the mathematics you have studied in your A level or Foundation year courses. You will study the properties of a vareity of different functions and extend the study of calculus from level 3. Here you will use differentiation and integration to solve more complex mathematical problems than you have seen before. You will also be introduced to linear algebra, using a variety of tools and techniques to solve problems using vectors and matrices. There is are plenty of opportunities to receive formative feedback on your mastery of the tools and techniques you will study in this module, and a small, early assessment on which you will recevie detailed feedback to help you identify your mathematical strengths and weaknesses to ensure you maximise your capabilities.

Module: 4CV013

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The rapidly changing climates, energy flows, material economies, and migratory populations are the emerging challenges of our time, then design is urgently needed to enact change in new ways. How do we prepare students for challenges that no longer conform to the boundaries of disciplines? This module introduces students to the theory, tools, and techniques of engineering design, sustainability and ethical issues, creative problem-solving, as well as design issues and practices in civil engineering. The module includes several design cases, with an emphasis on built facilities (e.g., buildings, bridges and roads). A small design project is introduced explicitly concerns technical approaches as well as consideration of the existing built environment, natural environment, economic and social factors, and expected life span. The module is the first of a co-ordinated programme of modules in the theme of integrated design solutions in Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6.

Module: 4CV012

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to develop your understanding of the mechanical behaviour of civil engineering materials and the fundamental concepts of engineering mechanics that underpin civil engineering analysis and design. Concepts will be developed from first principles enabling students to confidently start analysing beams, columns, foundations, and frameworks of a statically determinate nature.

Module: 4CV011

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the fundamental concepts of traffic engineering and familiarise you with systems design focusing on intelligent transportation technologies. Furthermore, you will gain experience in simulation and modelling software by developing transport designs inspired by real infrastructure projects.

Module: 4CV009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to give you an introduction to the principles and practice of surveying and setting-out as part of the civil engineering construction process and is concerned with determination and control of vertical and horizontal position using a surveyors’ level and total station.

Module: 4CV014

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The main aim of this module is to introduce the principles of soil mechanics and the fundamental properties and origin of soils. Students will be exposed to the fundamental aspects related to the classification of soils, stresses in soils, shear strength, water permeability and soil compaction. Students will also conduct a variety of laboratory tests, in compliance with the existing British and European Standards, to underpin their theoretical knowledge and further their understanding of soil behaviour. Furthermore students will learn how to develop analytical equations from first principles.

Module: 5CV004

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The overall aim of this module is for students to understand the mathematical techniques utilised in the development of the engineering science associated with Civil Engineering. In this module the educational direction moves from consideration of fundamental principles to wider application of mathematical techniques, through combination of elements and use of numerical methods of analysis. This will be accompanied by the utilisation of software tools for the analysis and solution of problems.

Module: 5CV016

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Students will be introduced to fluid properties, flow classification (laminar and turbulent), and behaviour of real fluids. This module covers the fundamental principles of hydraulics, including hydrostatic pressure, flow in pipes, and flow in open channels, pumping, and flow measurements. Students will also learn how to develop analytical equations from first principles and apply them practically in both the conceptual and detail designs of pipelines, pipe networks and open channels, as well as for the determination of forces on bends and nozzles. Students will be exposed to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and learn specialist modelling software to design complex pipenetworks and open channels. The learning process will be underpinned by a number of laboratory classes to put into practice gained theoretical knowledge.

Module: 5CV010

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Civil Engineering works involve construction on or within the ground and this module provides theoretical and practical knowledge relating to the most common ground engineering works, i.e. excavations, ground support and engineered fills. The module will demonstrate how to apply, integrate and extend fundamental engineering principles in order to design and analyse key geotechnical processes and systems.

Module: 5CV015

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module combines two major elements of highway engineering. The first is road and intersection design, while the second is pavement design and construction of highways with emphasis on materials and maintenance. By covering these two areas, you will be exposed to current practices in highway engineering and work on case studies that will allow you to apply theoretical concepts to practical applications.

Module: 5CV017

Credits: 20

Period: 2

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