The student will learn about the key material properties, behaviour and performance of aggregates, concrete, wood, metals, bituminous materials and polymers which are important to their successful application in civil engineering works.

1. Describe the constituent materials in concrete and evaluate how their properties influence the behaviour and performance of the resulting concrete
2. Specify and design concrete mixes for typical applications and perform quality assurance testing on the concrete in the fresh and hardened state.
3. Describe types, production methods, properties and performance of metals, timber, bituminous materials and polymers
4. Perform as a team member in the execution, compilation and analysis of laboratory experiments
5. Compile and report, in both written and oral form, the results and conclusions of laboratory work

Use differentiation and integration techniques, perform calculations using complex numbers.

1. Use the remainder theorem and the factor theorem

2. Find partial fractions

3. Apply differentiation and integration techniques to algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions

4. Solve optimisation, area and volume problems using calculus

5. Apply De Moivres Theorem to find the powers of complex numbers

This module explains how statically determinate beams carries load and outlines the fundamentals of stress analysis for statically determinate structural elements.

1. Determine how a statically determinate beam carries load (via shear force and bending moment diagrams)
2. Determine the internal loadings in structural members
3. Calculate section properties
4. Analyse structural cross-sections to determine the stresses resulting from axial load, bending, shear force and torsional loadings.
5. Perform laboratory practicals and report findings.

The student will be able to define and manipulate the theoretical concepts which underlie basic fluid properties.

1. Define and manipulate the theoretical concepts which underlie basic fluid properties
2. Define , quantify and formulate the concepts of pressure, hydrostatic and buoyancy. Apply principles to solving problems involving same.
3. Define ,quantify and formulate the concepts of fluid flow using the principles defined in the basic flow equations. Apply principles to solving problems involving same.
4. Uses standard hydraulic engineering equipment to perform experiments in teams, observe and record data and experimental evidence.
5. Compile and report in a clear concise manner the findings and results of laboratory experiment.

This module covers the design of standard water treatment plant processes. I also cover lab testing for process design and for determining raw and treated water quality. The learner will also gain an understanding of the control standards, manuals and directives.

1. Operate lab equipment for evaluating and testing waters for various parameters as defined by relevant directives/regulations/legislation.
2. Describe and carry out basic design calculationsfortreatment processesas part of awater treatment works.
3. Compile and report on the use of various scientific instruments and monitoring equipment for monitoring of water quality

4. Identify and describe computer control systems as used in a water treatment works.
5. Identify and describe the main contaminants of water and their sources.

The learner will gain an understanding of how to use basic surveying equipment to carry out topographical surveys and set out work. The learner will also know how to produce site survey plans, site layout plans and sectional drawings for construction projects. Also covered are computations of area and volumes for sites and earthworks.

1. apply fundamental surveying calculations, read plans and scale off drawings.

2. operate an automatic level to carry out levelling surveys and control vertical in building set out.

3. produce a topographical site survey planusing a total station and 3D BIM compatible software

4. produce sectional profile drawingsof ground using draftingsoftware.

5. calculate areas and volumes of sites and construction project earthworks.

Develop previously acquired surveying techniques to a more advanced level. The emphasis is on the development of skills in advanced surveying techniques and equipment. Production of site layout drawings. Data will be collected in the field using total stations and GPS instruments, downloaded and processed using BIM compatible 3D software. Instruments will be used for setting out proposed works.

1. Operate total stations and GPS instruments for surveying and setting out purposes on site.

2. UseBIM compatible 3D software for site survey ans layout plans, sections, grading analysis, road corridor design.

3. Carry out computations for coordinate calculation, heights using total stations and horizontal curves.

4. Understand uses of GISand file types forconstruction and civil works projects.

5. Know how to set out works for construction and civilworks

6. Read and produce Mass Haul diagrams for earthworks planning

This module introduces the learner to the techniques used in the control and construction of civil and building projects including resource procurement, the tendering process, contracts and bills of quantities. The standard forms of contract used in Ireland together with the GCCC contracts are reviewed. The various site personnel are defined and scheduling and resource management techniques are introduced. Safety, risk assessment and management techniques are reviewed and analysed.

1. Define the personnel within the construction industry

2. Identify and analysethe various types of contract and methods of measurement used in the Civil Engineering industry
3. Understand graphical representations of Civil Engineering programmes to show time, cost and quality criteria
4. Identify and describe the duties of the various parties under current Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Legislation.
5. Apply the processes of Project Management and its applications in a Civil Engineering Context.

This module introduces the learner to the design and detailing of simple elements in reinforced concrete.

1. Appreciate the process to design reinforced concete elements in accordance with the relevant design codes
2. Distinguish between ultimate and serviceability limit states
3. Design reinforced concrete simply supported beams and one-way spanning slabs

4. Perform and present design calculations in a clear and logical fashion
5. Prepare reinforcement detail drawings and prepare the associated reinforcement bending schedules

The student will be able to define and manipulate the theoretical concepts which underlie basic fluid properties.

1. Define ,quantify and formulate the concepts of forces exerted by a moving fluid using the principles defined in the momentum equation. Apply principles to solving problems involving same.
2. Define ,quantify and formulate the concepts of laminar, transitional and turbulent flow as defined by the Hagen Pouiselle and D’arcy -Weisbach Equations. Apply principles to solving problems involving same.
3. Introduce concepts or pumps and turbines, and carry out analysis of basic engineering problems in water systems using turbomacinary.
4. Uses standard hydraulic engineering equipment to perform experiments in teams, observe and record data and experimental evidence.
5. Compile and report in a clear concise manner the findings and results of laboratory experiment.

The student will analyse reasons for water pollution, prevention of water pollution and issues relating to water quality. Reference will be made to existing standards, particularly EU directives relating to water quality.

The design of a single house or small community wastewater treatment system in accordance with EPA guidelines.

Water and Wastewater treatment plant sludge treatment and disposal.

Design and selection of appropriate Group Water Supply Schemes and Group Sewerage Schemes.

1. Distinguish the different sources of pollution of ground and surface water

2. Distinguish the various issues that may lead to water quality problems, for both drinking water and environmental reasons.

3. Design a wastewater treatment system for a single dwelling unit and a small community

4. Classify and describe the processes associated with Water Treatment and Wastewater Sludge

5. Demonstrate solutions applicable to Group Water Supply and Group Sewerage Schemes

This module is an introduction to Soil Mechanics and Geology, assuming no prior knowledge of the subject. The student starts with the formation and origin of rocks and the processes which result in the formation of soil before learning how these processes influence soil behaviour due to external loading or the flow of fluid through the soil.

1. Identify and classify soils and rocks and calculate their phase relations. Describe how rock and rock structures are formed and weathered.
2. Compute coefficients of permeability from standard laboratory tests and compute critical hydraulic gradients.
3. Calculate total stress, effective stress and porewater pressure and evaluate the shear strength parameters of the soil in drained and undrained conditions. Calculate lateral earth pressures.
4. Estimate one-dimensional settlements in soils.
5. Use standard laboratory equipment and perform as a team member in the execution, compilation, analysis and interpretation of laboratory experiments
6. Compile and report, in both written and oral form, using word and excel, the results and conclusions of laboratory work

This module details elementary theory and techniques used in the analysis of statically determinate and statically indeterminate structural systems for shear, moment and deflection. Stress analysis and fundamental strut instability topics are also covered.

This module also details and applies the principles and methods used in the design of structural concrete to EN1992.

1. Analyse the buckling of columns and the reactions, shear forces and bending moments in statically determinate frames.

2. Analysecontinuous beamsand other statically indeterminate structures using the moment distribution method, including the calculation ofreactions, shear forces and bending moments.

3. Derive and apply equations for the analysis of composite beams in bending and beams subjected to unsymmetrical bending.
4. Select an appropriate scheme design for a reinforced concrete building, defend design decisions and present findings both orally and in written form.
5. Design and detail structural elements in reinforced concrete, and communicate the design in an appropriate manner.

Ordinary differential equations and Laplace transforms.

1. Solve separable andfirst order linear differential equations.

2. Solve first and second order differential equations using Laplace transforms.
3. Solve second order linear differential equations using the complementary function and particular integral.

The student will be able to interpret requirement, carry out analyses of water supply and drainage systems. The student will also be able to define, quantify and formulate the concepts of flow measurement and survey drainage catchments.

1. Understand the concept of steady uniform flow and application. Analyse and solve various flow problems various channel types using this theory.
2. Understand the theory and limitiations regarding the use of non critical flow measurment devices in open channels.

3. Understand the concept of the hydrologial cycle, hydrographs and the unit hydrograph. Carry out basic analysis of flood prediction using unit hydrographs.
4. Carry out detailed flow catchment survey, in which student works in a team. Detailed concise survey inclusive of bathometric, hydraulic and topographical survey to be completed by each student. Clear concise report to be produced and submitted by each student.
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Measure and intrepret data from laboratory experiments. Produce clear , concise and detailed reports on recordeddata.

Upon successful completion of this module the learner shall be able to perform and organise traffic surveys and highway assessments, design and evaluate highway alignments, cross-sections and junctions, and determine the characteristics of highway pavements and road drainage systems.

1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of Irish roads authorities, the road classification system, and the requirements for themanagement and operation of the public road network.

2. Evaluate, analyse and design geometric road alignments, road junctions and road crosssectional elements in accordance with relevant Irish and European geometric design standards and guidelines.
3. Describe and specify the material and technical requirements for flexible and rigid highway pavements and road drainage systems.

4. Perform in teams and describe traffic surveys and the collection and analysis of road traffic, sustainable transport,and topographic data.

5. Describe, compile and report on the findings of traffic surveying and highway design practical work using both oral and written communication techniques.

This module focuses on the application of soil mechanics to the analysis and design of earth-retaining structures, foundations and earthworks. The module is structured so that students can apply this design knowledge to a practical engineering situation.

1. Describe mechanisms by which failure occurs in earthretaining structures and analyse cantilever and gravity retaining walls for stability
2. Calculate bearing resistance of shallow foundations underdrained and undrained conditions

3. Calculate the resistance of displacement and replacement piles subject to vertical actions

4. Perform in teams and communicate appropriately and effectively in both oral and written form to facilitate collaborative structural and geotechnical design of structures
5. Prepare geotechnical reports giving due regard to the design assumptions and selection of soil parameters

This module deals with elementary theory and techniques used in the analysis of statically determinate, statically indeterminate structural systems and stress transformation for general sections.

This module also details the principles and methods used in the design of structural steelwork to EN1993.

1. Derive and formulate equations for the analysis of principal stresses and maximum shear stress.
2. Determine slopes and deflections in statically determinate beams.
3. Analyse the states of stress caused by combined loadings.

4. Select an appropriate scheme design for astructural steelworkbuilding, defend design decisions and present findings both orally and in written form.
5. Design and detail structural elements in structural steelwork to EN1993,and communicate the design in an appropriate manner.

Upon successful completion of this module the learner shall be able to appraise the design and operation of the processes associated with municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, namely preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment. The learner shall also be able to perform laboratory experiments and measurements using standard methods and equipment to evaluate the characteristics of wastewater and determine the treatment required. This is supplemented by site visits to modern wastewater treatment plants and experience with the operation of pilot scale wastewater treatment equipment.

1. Determinethe source, characteristics and quantities of municipal (public) and industrial (private) wastewater for collection and treatment prior to discharge to the environment.

2. Appraise the physicalandbiological processes of preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater.

3. Design the physical and biological treatment processes for a conventional public wastewater treatment plant to comply withthe requirements of licencing, Irish and EU regulationsand Directives.

4. Optimise the operation, performance, and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, recognise thecauses of plant malfunction and poor performance, and appraise the solutions to improve performance.

5. Perform in teams and report on laboratory and design project work to measure the parameters relating to the characteristics of wastewater and its efficient treatment.

The student will be able to interpret requirements and carry out analyses of water supply and drainage systems. The student will also be able to define, quantify and formulate the concepts of flow measurement and survey drainage catchements.

1. Understand the concepts of critical flow measurement devices. Analyse and solve various flow problems associated with each structure type.
2. Understand the concept of Steady Non-Uniform Flow . Analyse and solve various flow problems in natural channels.

3. Identify and understand the concept of steady and unsteady flow in pipelines. Design a simple surge tank for a pipeline system
4. Compile and report in clear concise manner the findings and results of laboratory experiments and water supply/drainagedesign project.

5. Use standard hydraulic engineering equipment to perform experiments in teams. Observe and record data and experimental evidence.

This module provides the learner with theoretical and applied knowledge in the areas of air and noise pollution, renewable energy, sustainable development and practice, sustainable building and transport technology and low energy building systems, green building certification, and waste management systems.

1. Classify, identify and define the main sources andthe scientific and engineering concepts relating to air and noise pollution and the control of theireffects on the environment and public health.

2. Report on and interpret the relevant Irish and EU legislation, regulations, andframework directivespertaining to air and noise pollution and review the implementation of related programmes.

3. Determine the principles and interpret the application oftechnologies for the production of renewable and sustainable energy for building heating and energy production.

4. Interpret the principles, scientific concepts and procedures associated with sustainable development and practice, low and passive energy building technology, andgreen building certification.

5. Classify, define and apply the scientific and engineering concepts relating to the generation, collection, recovery and treatmentof solid waste materials from households, commercial and industrial sources.

Contract Administration

1. Identify and describe how various types of Civil Engineering Contract distribute Construction risks between the parties to a contract.
2. Define the applications of Contract Law and their implications to the Construction process
3. Compile and report on a Student selected Civil Engineering project in relation to the contract details, claims, costs and time of completion of the project
4. Select and Evaluatethe processes of Project Management and their applications in a Civil Engineering Context.
5. Describe the procedures in European Public Procurement Directives

The final year project module is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to a particular aspect of civil engineering requiring analytical, design and experimental input.

1. Research the underlying science and engineering behind a particular aspect of civil engineering
2. Design and execute an experimental study, case study, design study, computer program analysis or other analysis method to investigate a civil engineering problem
3. Gather and interpret appropriate data from an experimental study, case study, design study, computer program analysis or other analysis method
4. Compile and report in a clear and concise manner a review of relevant literature, the findings and results of laboratory work, case studies, surveys and design studies
5. Communicate effectively, in a variety of formats and using appropriate technology, the findings and results of their research