Module topics relate to road geometrical design and transport demand study modelling, including the fundamentals of horizontal/vertical alignment, sight distance/visibility, design speed, road cross-sections, junction design and traffic demand predictive modelling. The module also reflects current design standards, including TII/NRA DMRB, DMURS and National Cycle Manual,to incorporate the needs of vulnerable users, active travel modes and sustainable travel principles. These are integrated into the technical design process to provide holistic, integrated, and safe network designs in both urban and rural environments. The design of non-motorised (cycle/pedestrian networks), bus rapid transit (BRT), and light rail transit systems extend the focus beyond public road schemes to include active and public transport facility provision. The inclusion of road restraint systems, rural and urban roadside feature design, minor improvement schemes, and design elements for traffic calming and pedestrian/cycle crossings is also a feature of this module.

1. Assess, evaluate and formulate the components of travel demand data analysis, forecasting and modellingfor urban and regional transport studies as an input to scheme design and the project appraisal process.

2. Evaluate and apply the fundamentals of traffic flow, queuing theory and highway design capacity.
3. Design and specify rural and urban road geometry, cross-section, including road restraint and safety systems,to meet the needs of all users.

4. Critically assess, determine and review the needs and requirements for road junction options and design characteristics to meet the needs of all road users.
5. Design and formulate the components of integrated urban road and light rail networks,includingvehicular and active and sustainable travel modes.

This module will provide the learner with the necessary research skills to undertake a level 9 research project. The learner will: Study the different paradigms and methodologies of the research study. Study the different methods of data collection and data analysis associated with the chosen approach. Learn how to analyse research publications. Disseminate research in terms of reports and journal publications. Effectively communicate their research outcomes.

1. Critically evaluate existing knowledge and its application to the student’s chosen research area.

2. Develop a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, generally informed by the forefront of research in their chosen area.

3. Analyse paradigms of research enquiry and explicate where chosen paradigms fit within their research area of interest.

4. Expertly identify, discuss and propose a range of data collection and analysis tools and techniques relevant to their study.

5. Demonstrate a critical understanding of appropriate project management skills to ensure successful completion of level 9 research project.

6. Communicate effectively their research outcomes.

This module examines aspects drainage systems design related to roads, commercial development and domestic developments. The module also examines the measurement and interpretation of hydrological data, flood prediction and prevention, flood risk assessment and policy relating to flood risk control, Section 50 applications and the Irish Coastal Protection Strategy Study.

1. Define, quantify and formulate the hydrological cycle, surface runoff, infiltration and rainfall/runoff correlation.
2. Carry out hydrological analysis using various techniques, predict maximum flood runoffs and design flows for natural channels, pipes and culverts.
3. Appraise concepts of Sustainable Urban Drainage and apply to worked examples of source and site drainage controls.
4. Critically evaluate concepts of groundwater flow, aquifers and groundwater contamination.
5. Interpret hydrological data and predict flood events

6. Design a sustainable drainage system

7. Estimate the hydraulic capacity of a culvert or bridge in a river channel

Geotechnical Engineering II focuses on the analysis and design of geotechnical engineering related structures and the preparation of Geotechnical Engineering related design documentation.

1. Develop a geotechnical design report, incorporatingBIM protocols where appropriate,for the analysis and design of Geotechnical Engineering related structures.

2. Analyse and design gravity and cantilever soil retaining systems

3. Evaluate foundation systems, with particular reference to bridge structures

4. Develop solutions for soil structure interaction problems associated with bridge abutments

5. Evaluate axially loaded piles using insitu testing and by calculation.

The module develops the learner's knowledge in a number of key topics in the field of bridge design and engineering including the conceptual and preliminary design of bridges, bridge aesthetics, bridge analysis, and detailed design methodologies.

1. Develop appropriate bridge solutions given planning, site, functional and aesthetic constraints.
2. Complete detailed design, analysis and specifications for bridge structures in concrete and/or steel.

3. Evaluate and implement appropriate structural analysis tools for the modelling of bridges.

4. Evaluate and develop appropriate durability and protection details for bridge structures.
5. Effectively collaborate and communicate with others in the timely development of solutions to bridge design problems including reports, analysis & associated calculations, and drawings incorporatingBIM protocols where appropriate.

This module aims to provide the learner with a fundamental understanding of the key elements and phases of Project Management from concept to project completion so to enable the learner to more effectively manage engineering / construction projects. The module will investigate the major project management tools and techniques which will aid decision making and assist in project management and leadership.

1. Assess and analyse the key sociocultural areas, which impact on project delivery, such as leadership, motivation, managing stakeholder expectations, influencing, networking, ethics and the creation and management of high performance project teams.
2. Demonstrate a wide and systematic knowledge of project management principles and their practical application in of engineering projects from conception to closure.
3. Analyse and evaluate the main tools available for sucessful project planning and implementation. (such as WBS, time, cost and resource estimation techniques, network diagrams, PERT, LOB, EVA, etc )
4. Have a critical awareness of the changing project environment in order to forecast and manage risks and challenges so that project deliverables and stakeholders expectations are achieved.
5. Critically anaylyse the need to Deliver value for money by using best practise appraisal, procurement and contract strategies. Critically analyse the effect procurement and contract management strategies have on the overall project system.

In this module the learner will undertake an individual minor research dissertation in a core area of the programme. The learner is required to demonstrate their ability in advanced research, designing and executing experiments/ numerical analysis/ analytical analysis, concept development and reporting. The learner will disseminate the research work and outcomes through an oral presentation, poster presentation, interview and submission of a dissertation.

1. Develop a research methodology and project plan for a research project.
2. Plan and implement self directed learning to further knowledge and understanding of an unfamiliar and/or ill defined engineering problem.
3. Design and implement appropriate mathematical/analytical/experimental/modelling methods and techniques to advance knowledge in a specific engineering area.
4. Interpret, critique and synthesise data with state of the art in a specific engineering area.
5. Synthesise the research work in the form of presentations, poster presentations, abstracts, executive summaries, technical papers and a minor dissertation.
6. Produce a minor dissertation that details and evaluates the work undertaken and justifies the conclusions reached.
7. Identify a potential peer-review conference/journal paper for the research work and how this work may contribute to furthering knowledge in the specific engineering field.