MSc (Eng) Structural Engineering
Year 1
(Award available for year: Master of Science (Eng))
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding of:- the mathematical principles necessary to underpin their education in structural engineering and to enable them to apply mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of multi-disciplinary engineering problems; - properties, behaviour and use of relevant materials;- management techniques which may be used to achieve structural engineering objectives within that context; - the role of codes of practice in design;- principles and implementation of advanced design techniques specific to structural engineering;- mathematical and computer models relevant to structural engineering, and an appreciation of their limitations;- the role of the professional engineer in society, including health, safety, environmental, sustainability, ethical issues and risk assessment; - the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles;- developing technologies related to structural engineering and the ability to develop critiques of them;- the framework of relevant requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk issues (an awareness of);- advanced design processes and methodologies and the ability to adapt them in unfamiliar situations.Intellectual Skills:- analyse and solve problems;- think strategically;- synthesis complex sets of information;- understand the changing nature of knowledge and practice in the management of culturally diverse construction environments;- select and transfer knowledge and methods from other sectors to construction-based organisation.Practical Skills:- extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools where appropriate;- evaluate and integrate information and processes in project work;- show a capability to act decisively in a coordinated way using theory, better practice and harness this to experience;- use concepts and theories to make judgements in the absence of complete data;- observe, record and interpret data using appropriate statistical methods and to present results in appropriate forms for the structural engineering industry.