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Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy)

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MEng
Programme Code: CR_CCEEE_9
 
Mode of Delivery:Full Time, Part Time, ACCS
  
No. of Semesters:10
NFQ Level:9
Embedded Award:No
  
Programme Credits:300
programmeReviewDate:September 2024
Department:CIVIL, STRUCTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Field of Study:Civil Engineering
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

PO1 Knowledge - Breadth
  (a) A wide and systematic knowledge of scientific principles and the design process in Civil Engineering (Environmental and Energy); an understanding of the key parameters and the technical, economic, environmental and social issues pertaining to these disciplines
PO2 Knowledge - Kind
  (a) The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, ICT, design, business and engineering practice to the analysis and solution of complex problems in Civil Engineering (Environmental and Energy).
PO3 Skill - Range
  (a) Mastery of a range of specialist research and design tools and methods of investigation and analysis in the field of Civil Engineering (Environmental and Energy); the ability to use engineering principles to design and develop new solutions to complex Environmental and Energy Engineering problems
PO4 Skill - Selectivity
  (a) The ability to select appropriate advanced skills and use new methods required for novel situations and the ability to develop, to a high level, new skills in emerging technologies as required in Civil Engineering (Environmental and Energy) design and analysis; the ability to undertake analysis of a design and justify decisions throughout a particular design process
PO5 Competence - Context
  (a) The ability to act at a variety of professional levels, particularly in the initiation, development and promotion of design solutions in Civil Engineering (Environmental and Energy); the ability to identify and critically appraise potential projects and opportunities, conduct appropriate research and undertake the design and development of solutions to ill-defined and complex engineering problems
PO6 Competence - Role
  (a) The technical competence necessary to take significant responsibility for the work of individuals and groups, lead and initiate activity in Civil Engineering (Environmental and Energy) practice
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn
  (a) The ability to evaluate their own learning, identify knowledge gaps, and take responsibility for the pursuit of academic professional development pathways
PO8 Competence - Insight
  (a) An awareness of the impacts of Civil Engineering (Environmental and Energy) infrastructure on society and the ability to critically evaluate the technical, economic, environmental and social implications of appropriate Engineering solutions.
 

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork
CIVL6034 Design Graphics
MECH6009 Engineering Mechanics
PHYS6003 Engineering Physics 1
MATH6005 Engineering Maths 101
CHEM6001 Engineering Chemistry

Stage 1 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
MATH6031 Engineering Computing 1
MATH6006 Engineering Maths 102
CIVL6006 Mechanics of Materials
CIVL6013 Properties of Materials
DESI6031 AEC Design Thinking
Elective
Module Code Module Title
INTR7018 Collaborative BIM 1
INTR6021 3D Built Environment Modelling
FREE6001 Free Choice Module
 

Stage 2 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
MATH7006 Engineering Mathematics 211
CIVL6031 Health and Safety - Built Env
CIVL7012 Soil Mechanics and Geology
CIVL7034 Solid Mechanics and Structures
CIVL7026 Reinforced Concrete Design
Elective
Module Code Module Title
MATH7015 Numerical Methods 1
FREE6001 Free Choice Module

Stage 2 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
MECH7006 Fluid Mechanics
CIVL7035 Land Surveying Data Capture
CIVL7027 Civil & Struc Eng Construction
CIVL7036 Structural Analysis of Beams &
CIVL7003 Communication
CIVL7028 Struct Steel & Timber Design
 

Stage 3 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
MATH8003 Engineering Mathematics 311
CIVL8033 Water Services Engineering
CIVL8007 Engineer in Society
CIVL8034 Structural Modelling
CIVL8036 RC Design &Concrete Technology
Elective
Module Code Module Title
CIVL8011 Harbour & Coastal Engineering
INTR8044 GIS and Remote Sensing
FREE6001 Free Choice Module

Stage 3 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
CIVL8035 River Basin Engineering
CIVL8027 Steel & Timber Design Studio
STAT8005 Statistics for Engineering
CIVL8008 Environmental & Energy Eng
CIVL8010 Geotechnical Engineering
CIVL8031 AEC Project & Contract Mgmt
 

Stage 4 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
CIVL8009 Foundation Engineering
INTR8032 Interdisciplinary Project
CIVL8011 Harbour & Coastal Engineering
CIVL9006 Biofuel and Biomass Technology
ELEC9001 Energy Source Analysis
INTR9005 Sustainability in Engineering

Stage 4 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
PLAC8017 Work Placement (MEng)
 

Stage 5 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
INTR9006 Engineering Research Skills
CIVL9008 Advanced Hydro & Flood Control
CIVL9011 Advanced Water Engineering
CIVL9010 Adv Wastewater Treatment
INTR9017 Infrastructure Asset Mgmt
INTR9007 Eng. Project Management

Stage 5 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
CIVL9012 Infrastructure Design Office
INTR9019 Eng. Project Realisation

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