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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE2250 Sustainable Engineering Solutions

10 creditsClass Size: 80

Module manager: Dr. Christian Berretta
Email: c.berretta@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module students should be able to identify how civil engineering projects impact on the local and global environment. They will have understanding of the drivers for sustainability in a range of different global contexts and they should be able to assess impacts at a project/system scale. They will understand a range of options that are available for engineers to reduce impact of a project and increase sustainability, and have knowledge of tools and technologies to support sustainable solutions.

Learning outcomes
- Understand drivers for sustainability and energy/resource considerations in a local and global context;
- Understand the impacts of civil engineering projects in both project and system level contexts;
- Have knowledge of measures and targets for sustainable development and tools for assessing the impact of projects at different scales;
- Understand technology solutions that can increase sustainability and methods of evaluating the potential benefits.

Skills outcomes
Environmental impact assessment


Syllabus

- Global Sustainability issues;
- Climate change, mitigation and adaptation;
- Sustainable cities;
- Sustainable transport;
- Sustainable buildings/urban development;
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental management system;
- Resource sustainability - from a linear to a circular economy;
- Sustainable development goals;
- Technologies for low carbon buildings

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Consultation51.005.00
Lecture92.0018.00
Seminar12.002.00
Private study hours75.00
Total Contact hours25.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

- 5 hours: seminar preparation
- 20 hours: coursework assignment
- 55 hours: reading and researching lecture topics.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

1 x student seminar. Feedback on exam performance will be provided after the examination results are released via the VLE.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
In-course AssessmentIntermediate Assignement20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)20.00

100% re-sit examination


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 00 mins80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)80.00

100- Re-sit examination

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 05/01/2018

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