ME Structural Engineering with Architecture FT (NAS2)

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This is a two year professionally accredited taught post-graduate programme suited to Civil or Structural Engineering graduates with appropriate prior learning in Architecture. The programme provides advanced learning in the field of Structural Engineering coupled with exposure to Architecture modules. Your ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex structural engineering problems is further developed while a significant research project enables you to develop skills to design and conduct experiments and to apply standard and specialised research tools and methods of enquiry to solve problems in new and emerging relevant areas of Structural Engineering. These skills are key attributes for lifelong learning and continued professional development in an ever evolving society. While specifically addressing learning outcomes required for a career in Structural Engineering your numerate and problem solving skills will also provide access to professional careers in other engineering disciplines, business, finance, policy development and project management amongst others. The learning experience includes approximately two Semesters of lectures, tutorials, studio work and group project work, with an eight month work placement in industry and an individual research project making up the balance. Assessment is by a combination of end of semester examinations and continuous assessment which takes the form of individual assignments, practical laboratory work and group projects for taught modules. These are complemented by leadership roles in modules for undergraduate students, and a series of presentations, a written thesis, and an oral examination for your research project. While testing your academic ability this assessment strategy also provides learning in the requisite written, oral, multimedia communication and leadership skills required of a professional engineer.


1 - PO1. Knowledge and Understanding: Advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, data science, analytics, and other technologies underpinning structural engineering with architecture.
2 - PO2. Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate and analyse complex engineering problems.
3 - PO3. Design: The ability to design innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
4 - PO4. Investigation: The ability to investigate, experiment and apply standard and specialised research methods.
5 - PO5. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities: Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities towards people and the environment in the practice of engineering.
6 - PO6. Teamwork and Lifelong Learning: The ability to work effectively independently and in diverse and inclusive teams, and to prepare for lifelong learning.
7 - PO7. Communication: The ability to communicate effectively on complex engineering activities to diverse audiences.
8 - PO8. Engineering Management: Knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and financial decision-making relevant to structural engineering with architecture and an ability to apply these to one’s own work and to the management of projects.
9 - Students will be able to recognise the built environment and its interactions with the natural environment as a set of inter-related systems governed by scientific, mathematical and engineering principles.
10 - Students will be able to interpret, apply and use scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles, data and models (both numerical and physical), coupled with appropriate research methodologies, to evaluate and solve complex problems.
11 - Students will be able to research, appraise and synthesize data and information from a variety of sources, have the ability to design and conduct experiments and apply a range of standard and specialised research tools and techniques to solve complex problems.
12 - Students will be effective communicators, being able to i) communicate their own ideas and solutions to colleagues, clients and the public using different media and, ii) listen to the needs of clients, society and colleagues.
13 - Students will be able to work independently and alone when required but also be effective team-members and leaders.
14 - Students will understand the responsibilities of their profession and the importance of high ethical standards in professional practice, along with the role and responsibilities of engineers in developing an inclusive and equitable society.
15 - Students will become independent critical thinkers with the skills required to engage in self-directed learning throughout their careers having undertaken independent research and learning to define, solve and report on complex engineering problems.
Stage 1

Students register to 30 credits in each Trimester. IMPORTANT: For the Spring Trimester, all students should initially register to the 30-credit Option module CVEN40730 Professional Work Experience, and not select any other Option Modules. Where a student does not secure an internship for the Spring Trimester, they will be required to register to other modules in the Spring Trimester as per the structure outlined.

Module ID Module Title Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
ARCT40030 Realising Built Projects Autumn 5
CVEN40390 Innovation Leadership Autumn 5
CVEN40550 Structural Dynamics Autumn 5
CVEN40610 Advanced Materials Autumn 5
CVEN40720 Geotechnics 3 Autumn 5
CVEN40780 Design of Structures 2 Autumn 5
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN0OF:
OPTION A. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: IMPORTANT: For the Spring Trimester, ALL STUDENTS should initially register to CVEN40730 Professional Work Experience. During the Autumn Trimester, students, with the support and guidance of the Internship Managers, will be expected to submit their CV to prospective employers. Professional Work Placement Opportunities will be offered by prospective employers on the basis of competitive interviews. Where a student does not secure an internship for Spring, they will be required to register to the list of Option modules specified in OPTION LIST (B)
     
CVEN40730 Professional Work Experience 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) 30
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN0OF:
OPTION A. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: IMPORTANT: For the Spring Trimester, ALL STUDENTS should initially register to CVEN40730 Professional Work Experience. During the Autumn Trimester, students, with the support and guidance of the Internship Managers, will be expected to submit their CV to prospective employers. Professional Work Placement Opportunities will be offered by prospective employers on the basis of competitive interviews. Where a student does not secure an internship for Spring, they will be required to register to the list of Option modules specified in OPTION LIST (B)
     
Stage 1 Options - B)MIN0OF:
OPTION B. ALTERNATIVE SPRING TRIMESTER: Students register to 30 credits in each Trimester. Students who do not secure a Professional Work Placement MUST select the following CVEN40500 Engineering Design Project (10 credits) along with 4 other 5-credit Options from the list:
     
ARCT41240 Urban Resilience and Ethics Spring 5
CHEN40010 Environmental Engineering Spring 5
CVEN40210 Geotechnics 4 Spring 5
CVEN40500 Engineering Design Project Spring 10
MEEN40670 Technical Communication Spring 5
STAT30270 Statistical Machine Learning Spring 5
Stage 1 Options - B)MIN0OF:
OPTION B. ALTERNATIVE SPRING TRIMESTER: Students register to 30 credits in each Trimester. Students who do not secure a Professional Work Placement MUST select the following CVEN40500 Engineering Design Project (10 credits) along with 4 other 5-credit Options from the list:
     
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
CVEN40750 Engineering Research Project 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) 20
CVEN40760 Case Studies Autumn 10
CVEN40770 Analysis of Structures 3 Autumn 5
STAT40690 Quantitative Methods for Engineers Autumn 5
ARCT40870 Agency: Design / Build Spring 5
CVEN40050 Design of Structures 3 Spring 5
CVEN40120 Bridge Engineering Spring 5
MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) Spring 5
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info  
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
MTEMP006 Stage 2 - 50.00%
Stage 1 - 50.00%
Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20

Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67

Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07

Pass

2.00

2.47


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