ACADEMIC SERVICES PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Part 1: Basic Data Awarding Institution Teaching Institution Delivery Location Faculty responsible for programme Department responsible for programme Modular Scheme Title Professional Statutory or Regulatory Body Links Highest Award Title Default Award Title Interim Award Titles UWE UWE Faculty of Environment and Technology Department of Geography and Environmental Management Undergraduate Modular Scheme Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) BSc (Hons) River and Coastal Engineering BSc River and Coastal Engineering Dip HE River and Coastal Engineering Cert HE River and Coastal Engineering UWE Progression Route Mode(s) of Delivery FT / PT Codes UCAS: H220 JACS: ISIS2: H220 HESA: Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Statements Engineering CAP Approval Date November 2016 Valid From September 2016 Version 2
Part 2: Educational Aims of the Programme The programme aims to provide a sound, intellectually demanding vocational experience to develop students : 1. Know how necessary to apply technology to engineering problems and processes for an effective career in river and coastal management. 2. Knowledge and understanding of processes operating in river and coastal systems and the impact of human interaction with the natural environment. 3. Creative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs, with awareness of environmental, social and professional issues relevant to their work. 4. Ability to reflect critically upon their learning, as the foundation for continuing professional development and progression to Incorporated Engineer (IEng). 5. Skills in communicating effectively with other professionals, clients and the public; with understanding and respect for the objectives and values of other stakeholders. Part 3: Learning Outcomes of the Programme The award route provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas: Learning Outcomes Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategies A Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the programme, the student should be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles underpinning current technologies in Flood Risk Management and River and Coastal Engineering. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematics necessary to support application of key engineering principles. 3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding Teaching/learning methods and strategies: Students will achieve these outcomes through lectures, tutorials, fieldwork, laboratory investigations, individual formative work and where appropriate, work-based learning. Their knowledge will be consolidated through a variety of techniques including tutorial and studio work, reading strategies, use of a variety of IT applications and the study of online learning materials. Formative work will also be designed to consolidate students' learning.
Part 3: Learning Outcomes of the Programme of the commercial and economic context of engineering processes. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the management techniques which may be used to achieve engineering objectives in the context of River and Coastal Engineering. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal frameworks governing engineering activities in Flood Risk Management, including operations, personnel, health, safety, risk (including environmental risk) issues. 7. Identify and examine critically the materials, tools used in engineering and natural processes shaping river and coastal systems. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the impacts of human activity on river and coastal systems. 9. Appreciate different spatial and temporal scales over which formative environmental processes and human impacts operate. The approach will include intensive technically based sessions and problem based learning. The problems posed will require elements of engineering judgment in developing solutions to design, construction and management problems. Health and Safety issues will be integrated into all aspects of the course and put into practice in the laboratory, in fieldwork and in workplace applications. Mathematics is developed in subject focused modules at Level 1 with techniques applied in core modules throughout the course. Assessment: The knowledge base is tested by examination, oral presentations, experimental work and assessed coursework including portfolios, reports and drawings. Some modules require completion of assessments from work-based practice. 10. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the form and function of engineered structures for flood control and mitigation and their application in practice. 11. Demonstrate an awareness of quality issues and their application to continuous improvement. 12. Demonstrate an appreciation of project management, through design, construction, operation and maintenance. 13. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of workshop and laboratory practice. 14. Show an understanding of the role of the Incorporated Engineer within the broader
Part 3: Learning Outcomes of the Programme social and environmental context and the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineering. 15. Demonstrate an appreciation of the roles of the various agencies and organisations in managing the water environment. B Intellectual Skills By the end of the programme, the student should be able to: 1. Monitor, interpret and apply the results of analysis and modeling in order to bring about continuous improvement. 2. Apply quantitative methods and computer software to the solution of practical problems in flood risk management and river and coastal engineering. 3. Analyse situations and problems critically, objectively and logically so as to determine and implement realistic solutions and processes to engineering problems. 4. Articulate and justify personal views about environmental engineering and management issues. 5. Analyse, evaluate and apply information from a range of sources and communicate qualitative information effectively and objectively. 6. Think and learn creatively, and apply it in a practical context. Teaching/learning methods and strategies: These skills are developed through field, laboratory and project work, seminar discussions and individual tutoring for final year projects. Analytical and evaluation skills are developed by using projects based on real life development sites or case studies with client briefs. Students will consider spatial, structural and environmental design and management options to meet clients' requirements and discuss their conclusions with tutors or in peer groups. Tutors provide feedback on formative work (via oral tutoring, the virtual learning environment or written feedback based on criteria) and in group seminars. Assessment: A variety of assessment methods are used which test intellectual skills including examination but the use of oral presentations, and project reports will be particularly important. 7. Research topics that relate to the theory and practice of river and coastal engineering, relating it to current literature, engineering principles and experimental methodology as appropriate.
Part 3: Learning Outcomes of the Programme C Subject, Professional and Practical Skills By the end of the programme, the student should be able: 1. Define problems and identify constraints. 2. Demonstrate practical abilities such as environmental assessment, surveying, field and laboratory techniques and undertake safety and environmental risk assessments. 3. Identify, measure and monitor processes within river and coastal environments with due regard for risk assessment. 4. Apply mathematical concepts and principles to the solution of river and coastal engineering and management problems, in accordance with client and user needs. 5. Use appropriate codes of practice and industry standards. 6. Employ a variety of technical methods including ICT tools for analysing, interpreting and presenting both numerical and spatial data and other information. 7. Use creativity and innovation in the application of solutions to environmental problems. 8. Appraise the environmental consequences of human interactions with natural riverine and coastal environments. 9. Use technical equipment competently (including surveying and laboratory equipment) in practical engineering Teaching/learning methods and strategies: A number of practical skills can be learnt by the study of syllabus topic material and the completion of formative activities supported by feedback from staff. These include the effective use and manipulation of numbers and physical quantities; interpretation of plans and drawing of three dimensional objects; the use of surveying equipment; the use of laboratory equipment and experimental method; the appropriate use of Information & Communication Technology; the requirements needed for work in a professional environment; the production and evaluation of viable design solutions to technological problems. Practical activities are carried out on field trips and at the University. Coursework tasks require the use of spreadsheets and specialist analytical software. All students receive instruction in the use of GIS and CAD with support for more specialist applications provided at the point of need.. Assessment: The assessment of the use of equipment and the application of experimental method is undertaken through laboratory and field investigations and reports. Field exercises and presentations, management plans and designs test the application of skills to environmental
Part 3: Learning Outcomes of the Programme activities. 10. Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the principles of hydraulic modelling; hydraulic and structural design of flood defences. problems. Other skills are assessed through reports, observations of skills' demonstrations, examinations under controlled conditions and oral presentations. 11. Communicate effectively using engineering drawings and sketches. 12. Undertake safety and environmental risk assessments. D Transferable Skills and other attributes By the end of the programme, the student should be able to: 1. Communicate information and ideas clearly and coherently to influence the views of others using written, graphical (engineering drawing and sketching) and oral means. 2. Practice negotiation, team working and the motivation of others. 3. Undertake self-appraisal and reflection and formulate plans for continuing professional development. 4. Identify, access, research and interpret data and information required to undertake critical analysis and draw conclusions. 5. Apply a range of ICT tools to problem solving and communication. 6. Apply principles of sustainable development and ethical practice. 7. Identify the need to manage and organise at both a strategic and operational level to achieve organisational objectives. Teaching/learning methods and strategies: Principles of ICT will be taught within core modules. IT applications are used throughout the course. Computing teaching and tutorials takes place in labs with dedicated software applications. Some projects have an element of group research, reflection, negotiation and oral presentation. Individual research and creative thinking is developed through final year project work. Data collection, including selection of appropriate statistical and experimental methodology is developed through projects. The Graduate Development Programme encourages reflection and self-appraisal through a series of facilitated seminars progressing from study skills to preparation for graduate employment. Assessment: Reports, essays and presentations provide the opportunity to assess research and communications skills including the appropriate use of IT. Self-appraisal and critical reflection will be an element of the assessment of final year project work.
Part 3: Learning Outcomes of the Programme The incorporation of sustainable development, ethical practice and health and safety risk management are threads running throughout the programme and will be assessed as appropriate as key criteria.
Year 2 Year 1 Part 4: Programme Structure Full Time Mode of Study This structure diagram demonstrates the student journey from Entry through to Graduation for a full time student, including: level and credit requirements interim award requirements module diet, including compulsory and optional modules The programme is available to full-time and part-time students on a block week study and blended learning basis. It is normally studied full-time as a Foundation Degree and then topped up part-time to a BSc(Hons). ENTRY Compulsory Modules Optional Modules Interim Awards UFMFYG-15-1 Mathematics for Civil and Environmental Engineering Cert HE River and Coastal Engineering UBGLW9-15-1 Engineering Principles for Civil Engineering 120 credits with at least 100 at level 1 or above UBGLWD-30-1 Surveying, GIS, Drawing and CAD UBGLYX-30-1 River and Coastal Science for Engineering UBGMYD-15-1 Environmental Engineering Field Study UBGMXU-15-1 Engineering and Environmental Materials Compulsory Modules Optional Modules Interim Awards UBGMJD-30-2 Structural Design and Soil Mechanics UBGLWX-30-2 Project Management, Health and Safety Risk Management UBGMUD-30-2 Environmental Hydraulics and Design UBGMGB-15-2 Natural River Channel Design Project UBGMLD-15-3 Coastal Management Design Project Dip HE River and Coastal Engineering 240 credits with at least 100 at level 2 and a further 120 at level 1 or above UBGMUU-15-2 Hydrological Modelling and Flood Estimation
Year 3.1 Year 3 Compulsory Modules UBGMMD-30-3 Design Project 3 UBGMRD-30-3 Flood Risk Science and Management UBGMHR-30-3 Structural Analysis and Geotechnics (RaCE) Optional Modules Interim Awards BSc River and Coastal Engineering 300 credits of which at least 60 must be level 3 or above, a further 100 credits at level 2 or above and further 140 at level 1 or above. UBGMPD-15-3 Environmental Assessment UBGMQU-15-3 Flood Risk Management, Sustainability and Governance BSc (Hons) River and Coastal Engineering 360 credits of which at least 100 must be level 3 or above, a further 100 credits at level 2 or above and further 140 at level 1 or above GRADUATION Part 4: Programme Structure Part Time Mode of Study The programme is normally studied full-time as a Foundation Degree and then topped up part-time to a BSc(Hons). Compulsory Modules Optional Modules Interim Awards UBGMMD-30-3 Design Project 3 UBGMHR-30-3 Structural Analysis and Geotechnics BSc River and Coastal Engineering 300 credits of which at least 60 must be level 3 or above, a further 100 credits at level 2 or above and further 140 at level 1 or above.
Year 3.2 Compulsory Modules Optional Modules Interim Awards UBGMRD-30-3 Flood Risk Science and Management UBGMPD-15-3 Environmental Assessment UBGMQU-15-3 Flood Risk Management, Sustainability and Governance BSc (Hons) River and Coastal Engineering 360 credits of which at least 100 must be level 3 or above, a further 100 credits at level 2 or above and further 140 at level 1 or above Part 5: Entry Requirements The University s Standard Entry Requirements apply with the following additions/exceptions*: All applicants for entry to the first year must have A-Level in Mathematics (Grade E) or equivalent. Part 6: Assessment Approved to University Regulations and Procedures Part 7: Student Learning Teaching, learning and assessment strategies to enable learning outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated At UWE, Bristol there is a policy for a minimum average requirement of 12 hours/week contact time over the course of the full undergraduate programme. This contact time encompasses a range of face to face activities as described below. In addition a range of other learning activities will be embedded within the programme which, together with the contact time, will enable learning outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated. On the programme teaching is a mix of scheduled, independent and placement learning. Scheduled learning includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstration,
Part 7: Student Learning practical classes and workshops, fieldwork, external visits, supervised time in studio/workshop. Scheduled sessions may vary slightly depending on the module choices made. Independent learning includes hours engaged with essential reading, case study preparation, laboratory work, and assignment preparation and completion. Scheduled sessions may vary slightly depending on the module choices made. Placement learning: The part time programme also provides for recognition of practice experience through work based learning. Description of Distinctive Features and Support 1. Students are mostly sponsored by the Environment Agency and Local Authorities as the key employers in the design of the programme as well as mentoring students. 2. The programme is delivered in a form of Blended Learning which includes a significant element of work-based learning so that students can achieve credit based on learning at work. 3. Delivery mode is unusual, comprising full-time study in the first year, work placement with work based learning during the first summer vacation, followed by block week attendance and distance/e-learning during the full-time second year. Level 3 modules are then studied either full time (1 year), ot part time (2 years) by Block week attendance. Learning materials are available on-line and learning between blocks will be supported by designated tutors. Work-based mentors will contribute to the mentoring of work-based learning. 4. Student support will be provided by student advisors who will act as the first point of contact for students with problems. 5. Learning support is available for students returning to education or who have difficulties with numeracy, literacy or study skills more generally Part 8: Reference Points and Benchmarks 1. The programme draws on the benchmark statements in Engineering as shown in the Learning Outcomes above. 2. Faculty and University policies on teaching, learning and assessment including a strong emphasis on formative work, skills development and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. 3. The programme is underpinned by staff consultancy, professional practice and research. 4. The course team have excellent links with National Employers who have partnered the University in designing the programme and maintain close links through day to day delivery and formal academic board meetings to advise the course team on the development of content and structure of the programme.
Part 8: Reference Points and Benchmarks 5. The programme is also overseen by the Industrial Advisory Board that meets three times a year. 6. Professional body requirements: The programme (all modes of study) is to be assessed for accreditation by CIWEM and the Joint Board of Moderators. This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of individual modules can be found in module specifications, available on the University s website.