Analysis and Solution of an Advanced Civil and/or Structural Engineering Problem

2023/2024

Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds on knowledge gained on 1st and 2nd semester.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module:

  • Must have knowledge about analytical, numerical and experimental methods for investigation of the chosen problem.

Skills

Students who complete the module:

  • Must be able to apply advanced analytical and/or numerical and/or experimental methods for analysis and assessment of the chosen problem.
  • Must be able to compare and evaluate limitations and uncertainties related to the methods used for solving the chosen problem.

Competences

Students who complete the module:

  • Must be able to apply proper terminology in oral, written and graphical communication and documentation of problems and solutions within the chosen field.
  • Must be able to communicate the results of the project work in a project report.
  • Must be able to contribute successfully to teamwork within the problem area and make a common presentation of the result of the project work.

Type of instruction

Project work with supervision supplemented with instructions, workshops, presentation seminars, lab tests, etc.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 15 ECTS project module, the workload is expected to be 450 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

Name of examAnalysis and Solution of an Advanced Civil and/or Structural Engineering Problem
Type of exam
Oral exam based on a project
Oral group exam based on presentation seminar and project rapport.
ECTS15
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleAnalyse og løsning af et avanceret problem indenfor byggeri og/eller anlæg
Module codeB-BK-K3A-11
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS15
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerMaster of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Structural and Civil Engineering)
Study BoardStudy Board of Built Environment
DepartmentDepartment of the Built Environment
FacultyThe Faculty of Engineering and Science