NG1S124 - Engineering Communication 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Engineering Communication | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Blessing Adeleke | ||
| Module Team: | Rhiannon Jones, Stuart Bunston, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100148 - civil engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
- To develop an understanding of and proficiency in generating and communicating project information and design intent graphically, both informally and formally, to support engineering design activity.
- To gain familiarity of current construction industry surveying techniques and practices, through hands-on and practical experience.
Content Summary
- Use and develop sketching skills to record, create and communicate informal design data and design intent.
- Gain competence in using 2D CAD to generate civil engineering technical drawings and formally communicate design solutions.
- Introduction to the use and functionality of BIM in the construction industry.
- Introduction to land surveying techniques and associated calculation methodologies.
- Gain competence in basic data analysis, technical report writing and business communication, including the use of supporting research to underpin engineering recommendations.
- Introduce and develop formative presentation skills.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 86 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Groupwork | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand and demonstrate competence in using informal and formal methods of communicating project specific data and design intent. |
| LO2 | Understand and demonstrate competence in planning for and using basic surveying techniques and equipment to generate project specific data that informs design decisions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Field coursework 1 | Fieldwork Report | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Analysis and production of technical drawings | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Field coursework 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |