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Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus
(name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)
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NA
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Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address
and signature) and Office Hours:
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Julinda Keçi
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Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email
address and signature) and Office Hours:
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NA
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| Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: |
NA
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| Language: |
English
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| Compulsory/Elective: |
Compulsory
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| Classroom and Meeting Time: |
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| Course Description: |
Students are to select an individual research topic that will be developed to a point that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the chosen topic and its design/architectural implications. The research, overseen by a nominated staff member, develops a strong base for future studios. The outcome of the research may take a written or practical format. The challenge of this study is to focus and dissect a field of study that will act as a base to later work. Research methodologies and rigour are important alongside presentation/representational skills to communicate the findings. It is expected the student will develop research skills alongside representational techniques that may be both innovative and informative to a wider group of people than their initial research group. The student will gain a body of information that will serve as a springboard into later studio research. Assessment may be individualised dependent on the nature of research and presentation, some may choose a written thesis, others a more practical presentation or project. Students must have contact with their supervisor either individually or as a group on a weekly basis across the 14 week semester.
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| Course Objectives: |
Special topics in civil engineering selected to suit the individual interests of the students. The course is designed to give student an opportunity to do an individual work at an advanced level.
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| 1 |
Understand and be able to apply conception, formulation, analysis, and search for solutions to civil engineering design problems |
| 2 |
Be able to integrate topics from various civil engineering disciplines to solve problems with multiple realistic constraints |
| 3 |
Be able to obtain and evaluate appropriate standards from databases, handbooks, experiments, and literature |
| 4 |
Understand basic concepts of engineering economic analysis including uniform and gradient series, present worth and annual payments analysis, and economic feasibility of design options. |
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Be able to communicate with groups by giving effective, well-organized oral presentations |
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Program Competencies |
Cont. |
| MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Construction Management Program |
| 1 |
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering |
3 |
| 2 |
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs |
5 |
| 3 |
an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams |
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| 4 |
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems |
4 |
| 5 |
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility |
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| 6 |
an ability to communicate effectively |
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| 7 |
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context |
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| 8 |
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning |
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| 9 |
a knowledge of contemporary issues |
3 |
| 10 |
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice |
3 |
| 11 |
skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies |
3 |
