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Pre Requisites
Code Title
CEG2201 Geotechnics
None
Aims
Summary:
This module will provide an introduction to the basic features of commonly used
constitutive models capable of describing soil behaviour, and provides an
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Outline Of Syllabus
Learning Outcomes
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Cognitive/Intellectual Skills
Critical Thinking : Assessed
Data Synthesis : Present
Active Learning : Present
Numeracy : Present
Information Literacy
Source Materials : Present
Synthesise And Present Materials : Assessed
Use Of Computer Applications : Assessed
Self Management
Self Awareness And Reflection : Assessed
Planning and Organisation
Goal Setting And Action Planning : Present
Decision Making : Present
Personal Enterprise
Innovation And Creativity : Present
Initiative : Assessed
Problem Solving : Assessed
Interaction
Communication
Written Other : Assessed
Team Working
Relationship Building : Present
Leadership : Present
Application
Commercial Acumen
Market Awareness : Present
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Student
Category Activity Number Length Comment
Hours
Scheduled
Learning And
Lecture 24 1:00 24:00 N/A
Teaching
Activities
Assessment
Guided
preparation Revision for
Independent 24 0:30 12:00
and exam
Study
completion
Assessment
Guided
preparation
Independent 1 2:00 2:00 Exam
and
Study
completion
Assessment
Guided
preparation Coursework -
Independent 1 15:00 15:00
and Group work
Study
completion
Scheduled
Learning And
Practical 3 3:00 9:00 N/A
Teaching
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Activities
Scheduled
Learning And Small group
3 1:00 3:00 Tutorials
Teaching teaching
Activities
Includes
background
Guided reading and
Independent
Independent 1 35:00 35:00 reading lecture
study
Study notes for a full
understanding of
material
Total 100:00
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
Other Assessment
When
Description Semester Percentage Comment
Set
Group work (1000 word
equivalent per student) -
Report 2 M 30 experience of factors that
influence results of numerical
analysis.
Timetable
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General Notes
N/A
Note: The Module Catalogue now reflects module information relating to academic year 14/15.
Please contact your School Office if you require module information for a previous academic year.
Disclaimer: The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver modules in accordance
with the descriptions set out in this catalogue. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy
of the information, however, the University reserves the right to introduce changes to the information
given including the addition, withdrawal or restructuring of modules if it considers such action to be
necessary.
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