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A1-UE11

Natural Sciences 1

Lecturer: Prof. Pierre François

Type of course unit: Compulsory

Level of course unit: First-cycle

Year of study:

Semester when the course is delivered:

First

First / winter semester

ECTS credits: 6 ECTS

Prerequisites: Mathematics (M1) Mathematical knowledge equivalent to a Bac S or a Bac STI supplemented by further studies adapted locally Electricity (P10): Mathematics: complex numbers, vector geometry, trigonometry, real functions (derived, ln...)

Electricity: basics of direct current

Structural Mechanics (MS10) BAC S, STI or equivalent knowledge in mechanics (forces, vectors...).

Language of instruction: French; alternatively German if the course is delivered by a German or Swiss lecturer

Teaching method / learning activities:

Mode of delivery:

18 hours of lectures 52 hours of tutorials 32 hours of practical work

Face-to-face, at partner Université de Strasbourg

Assessment methods and criteria:

Continuous assessment organized by each teacher in his/her subject - weighting as per course outline.

Courses: M1 Mathematics (2 ECTS)

P10 Electricity (2 ECTS)

MS10 Structural Mechanics (2 ECTS)

Recommended optional programme components:

n/a

Course content: Mathematics (M1)

Simple algebraic equations Basics of trigonometric calculation Basics of complex calculation and their application to

electricity (algebraic/geometric form, Cartesian/polar coordinates, Euler's formulae)

Triangles and application of trigonometry to topography and resistance of materials

Vectors and their application to the stability of constructions

Geometry and its applications to construction and land measurement



Variations of polynomial, rational functions, focusing on concepts of tangent and extremum

Electricity (P10) Measuring single-phase and three-phase current,

voltage, power and impedance Means of producing and distributing electricity Power factors Dangers of electricity Protecting circuits and people Simple low voltage installation Simple diagrams and electrical circuits

Structural Mechanics (MS10) Static equilibrium of all or part of a construction Distribution of internal stresses in planar, statically

determinate structures Diagrams of internal stress

Learning outcomes: Mathematics (M1): resuming, completing and reorganizing previous learning. Emphasis is on mathematical tools applied to Civil Engineering. Electricity (P10): giving students the knowledge necessary to design a simple, low voltage electrical installation, in accordance with regulations and standard operating procedures. Students will be made aware of the dangers of electric current and, as future purchasers, the principles of electrical accreditation. Structural Mechanics (MS10): a first approach to structural equilibrium The module deals with the modelling of external actions, of connections. By the end of this module, students will be able to determine the degree of load transfer of a structure and, in the case of statically determinate structures or those rendered as such by simplification, determine the external connecting forces and draw diagrams of the various stresses: normal and shear stresses and bending moment.

Work placements: n/a

Recommended reading: n/a



A2-UE12

Natural Sciences 2

Lecturer: Prof. Yves Peyré



Year of study:


First


ECTS credits: 6 cp

Prerequisites: Geology (Ge1): noneMathematics (M10) Students must master the basics of trigonometry and analytical geometry. The applications of these mathematical tools are drawn from the following activities: Cartography with concise study of the representation of an ellipsoid on a plane. Topography with the study of bearings, polar and Cartesian coordinates. The graphical study and representation of circular curves. Civil Engineering with the study of a road project involving the notion of circular, transition and parabolic curves, as well as calculating cubature using profiles or prisms. Structural Mechanics (MS10) This module follows module MS1 and enables determination of stresses in the elements of a structure and displacement in straight beams. The characteristics of planar sections will be discussed in relation to the mathematics module. This module will address the relationship between stress and deformation.


Teaching method / learning activities:

Mode of delivery:

34 hours of lectures 58 hours of tutorials




Courses: Ge1 Geology (2 ECTS) M10 Mathematics (2 ECTS) MS10 Structural Mechanics (2 ECTS)


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Course content: Geology (Ge1)

• The main rocks used in Civil Engineering: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary

• Documents relating to the main rocks (maps)



• Concepts of geology applied to civil engineering: natural hazards (landslides), groundwater, opening a quarry, impact assessment

Mathematics (M10) • Trigonometric relations in the right-angled triangle • The trigonometric circle and the topographic circle • The analytical calculation for the intersection of straight

lines and circles • The fundamental mathematical principles of cartography• System of representing the ellipsoid on a plane – applied

to an orthogonal cylindrical projection • Circular or transition curves in horizontal road alignment • Circular or parabolic curves in vertical road alignment • The principles underlying the calculation of surfaces and

volumes Structural Mechanics (MS10)

• Geometrical characteristics of a planar, straight section of a beam

• Stresses in a straight section • Displacement in straight beams

Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion, the student should be familiar with the above topics and be able to apply them.





A3-UE13

Technology 1

Lecturers: Prof. Francis Heitz



Year of study:


First



Prerequisites: Drawing as a Graphical Language (C1): None Computer-aided Design (C2): knowledge equivalent to module INF1: using software, management and organization of files Knowledge of Material (MX10): none Granular Materials (MX2): none Topography (T1): Mathematical knowledge:

• Geometry and concept of scale • Rectangular and polar coordinates • Basic trigonometry


Teaching method/learning activities:

Mode of delivery:

12 hours of lectures 54 hours of tutorials 84 hours of practical work Face-to-face, at partner Université de Strasbourg



Courses: C1 Drawing as Graphical Language (2 ECTS) C2 Computer-aided Design (2 ECTS) MX10 Knowledge of material (2 ECTS) MX2 Granular Materials (2 ECTS) T1 Topography (2 ECTS)


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Course contents: Drawing as a Graphical Language (C1):

• Basic conventions of technical drawing • Freehand drawing of a sketch, a diagram, a survey, a

perspective • Using tools to produce a viable technical drawing

including specifications • Reading a technical drawing

Computer-aided Design (C2): • Making and printing a 2D technical drawing using basic

concepts specific to CAD • Printing a 2D technical drawing • Reading and using a technical drawing



Knowledge of Materials (MX10):

• Problems of measurement (sampling, reliability...) • Main characteristics of materials: defining parameters,

physico-chemical properties, mechanical and rheological properties, thermal properties, durability, alteration, corrosion

• Main mechanical properties of materials • Main building materials and their use • 'Actions' by external agents (temperature, air, fire,

corrosion) on materials and constructions Granular Materials (MX2):

• The different methods of extraction and manufacture of aggregates, as well as the importance of sampling

• The main properties of aggregates: morphological properties, geometric properties, physical properties, chemical properties, mechanical resistance

• Identifying and characterizing an aggregate using laboratory tests

• The main norms for aggregates (classification and common tests)

• Drawing up a test report and determining the capacity of an aggregate for a specific use (mortar, concrete, asphalt, ballast)

• The main physical characteristics of soils (natural and condition parameters)

• Conducting a programme of laboratory tests to identify a soil

• Classifying soil according to current norms

Topography (T1): • Systems of international coordinates • Plans and topographical maps • Topographical instruments: tape, squares, levels,

theodolite, total station • Measurements and results: from direct levelling, surveys

and locating • Topometric calculations

Learning outcomes: Drawing as a Graphical Language (C1):

• Teaching students the techniques and practice of drawing as a tool of communication and technical expression.

• This module will address the rules and conventions of technical drawing and its construction-specific characteristics, so that students can read and produce technical drawings.

• It is important that students know how to work with instruments, although it can be considered that the focus will be all the finer thanks to CAD tools. An important part will therefore be dedicated to freehand diagrams, sketches, surveys and perspectives, in the desire to produce usable documents likely to quickly transmit clear and precise technical information.

• Using the resource files, this module will also introduce students to the terminology of construction.



Computer-aided Design (C2):• Using IT tools to produce a workable technical drawing. • This module will address the essential concepts of CAD

software, including what differentiates it from working at the drawing board : electronic layers, design on a 1:1 scale, precise layout, display management, page layout and printing.

• If complete mastery of the software may not be required for the duration of this module, it is important that the concepts are assimilated and that the basic tools for creating, modifying and labelling 2D technical drawings be examined.

• In the other construction modules, students will be encouraged to use this tool for focusing on their graphical documents as required; this is in order to improve their mastery of the software.

Knowledge of Materials (MX10):

• Giving the main physical and mechanical characteristics of materials in relation to their use.

Granular Materials (MX2): • By the end of this module, students will be able to

conduct a programme of laboratory tests to identify aggregates and soils, to characterize their appropriateness for specific uses and to write and analyse the corresponding reports.

Topography (T1): • This module will enable students to carry out standard

topographical operations on building sites and public works sites.

• Furthermore, graduates working in the context of their duties with surveyors must therefore be able to understand the purpose of their methods, to appreciate and use their results.





A4-UE14

Communication 1

Lecturers: Prof. Jacques Detolle



Year of study:


First



Prerequisites: Communication:Knowledge equivalent to that of the baccalaureate Applied Information Technology: Basic knowledge of the keyboard, using a mouse Languages: Knowledge of the school curriculum French as a Foreign Language: Mastery of the French language: understanding, speaking, reading, writing: intermediate level (approx. 400 hours of French training).

Language of instruction: French


Mode of delivery:

84 hours of tutorials (whole class) 54 hours of practical work (1/2 class)



Continuous assessment organized by each teacher in his/her subject - weighting as per course outline

Courses: Communication (COM1): 2 ECTSApplied Information Technology (INF1): 2 ECTS English (L1): 2 ECTS German (L10): 2 ECTS French as a Foreign Language (L10): 2 ECTS


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Course content: Communication:

• Taking notes and reconstructing them. • Speaking in public. • Collecting, validating and synthesizing information. • Defining an issue to resolve. Constructing an argument. • Writing professional e-mails. • Communicating in a group.

Applied Information Technology: • Using a micro-computer and its peripherals • Organizing one's electronic documents • Using techniques of information retrieval • Sending and receiving electronic documents over a network

(intranet, Internet)



• Producing and printing a simple document using word processing software

• Creating and printing a simple document using a spreadsheet

• Visualizing data graphically Languages

• Introducing yourself, talking about your past, presenting your career ambitions

• Managing useful day-to-day relations. • Drafting messages for rapid communication • Structuring ideas to communicate later • Effective use of the phone • Ensuring an effective description.

Learning outcomes: Upon successful completion, the student should be familiar with the above topics and be able to apply them.





A5-UE21

Natural Sciences & Technology 1

Lecturer: Prof. Fabrice Lawniczak



Year of study:


First

Second / summer semester

ECTS credits: 6 cp

Prerequisites: Acoustics and Lighting (ET10)Mathematics: logarithms, numerical calculations of integrals, notion of solid angle. Physics: knowledge equivalent to that of the P10 modules Mathematics (M3) Mathematical knowledge equivalent to a Bac S or a Bac STI supplemented by further studies adapted locally. Mathematical knowledge equivalent to that of modules M1 and M10. Structural Mechanics (MS3) Knowledge equivalent to that of MS10 and MS11 modules. Integration of polynomials



Mode of delivery:

20 hours of lectures 36 hours of tutorials 32 hours of tutorial




Courses: E10 Acoustics and Lighting (2 ECTS) M3 Mathematics (2 ECTS) MS3 Structural Mechanics (2 ECTS)


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Course content: Acoustics and Lighting (ET10)

• Physical and physiological bases of acoustics • Quantities used in acoustics and specific measuring methods• Conditions of comfort and the influence of materials and

constructive choices in respect of indoor and outdoor noise • Basics of sound regulations in buildings • Fundamental measures of lighting • Designing a draft interior or exterior lighting project

Mathematics (M3)

• Integrating differential equations with separable variables and simple linear 1st and 2nd order equations



• Applying differential calculus to Civil Engineering using simple examples

• Applying Taylor's theorem to simple examples of limits, approximations and graphical studies

• Linear algebra: vector space, basis in dimension 2 or 3, linear application

• Mastering operations on 3 x 3 matrices: sum, product, inverse, determinant

• Linear systems

Structural Mechanics (MS3) • Calculating displacements in straight beams • Calculating statically determinate systems

Learning outcomes: Acoustics and Lighting (ET10)The primary objective of this module is to give students the necessary foundations in acoustics to assess noises and their origin and propose a technical solution in simple cases encountered in construction. The second objective concerns lighting; the essential laws of photometry will be addressed, as well as techniques and materials used in artificial lighting, with a view to preparing a draft project on lighting. Architectural principles related to natural and artificial lighting may be considered in relation to the environmental approach towards building design. Mathematics (M3) Students should be capable of applying differential calculus to hydraulics, thermodynamics, material resistance and heat transfers. They will acquire the basics of matrix calculation for structures. This module will be taught in relation to the other modules of the Science course. Structural Mechanics (MS3) This module deals with calculating deformations in beams (the word 'beam' being understood in its broadest sense) and addresses how to solve statically indeterminate beams. The importance of continuity in beams will be highlighted.





A6-UE22

Natural Sciences & Technology 2

Lecturers: Prof. Alain Welker



Year of study:


First


ECTS credits: 8 cp

Prerequisites: Mathematics and Information Technology (M-inf 10) Mathematical knowledge equivalent to that of module INF1 Applied Information Technology 1 Heat Transfer (P11) Mathematics: - real functions (derived, ln,...) - simple integrals - differential equations Structures - Stability (ST1) Knowledge equivalent to that of the MS1 and MS2 modules Knowledge equivalent to the section on behaviour of materials in the MX1 module Structure - Reinforced Concrete (ST2) Knowledge equivalent to that of modules MS1, MS2, and ST1



Mode of delivery:

28 hours of lectures38 hours of tutorials 52 hours of practical work Face-to-face, at partner Université de Strasbourg



Courses: M- inf10 Mathematics and Information Technology (2 ECTS) P11 Heat Transfers (2 ECTS) ST1 Structures - Stability (2 ECTS) ST2 Structure - Reinforced Concrete (2 ECTS)

Associated modules: 2-5 Design Construction


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Course content: Mathematics and Information Technology (M-inf 10)

Integrating differential equations with separable variables and simple linear 1st and 2nd order equations

Applying differential calculus to Civil Engineering using simple examples

Applying Taylor's theorem to simple examples of limits,



approximations and graphical studies Linear algebra: vector space, basis in two or three

dimensions, linear application Mastering operations on 3 x 3 matrices: sum, product,

inverse, determinant Linear systems

Heat Transfer (P11)

Quoting the principles and basics of calculation with limit states and describing laws governing the behaviour of structural materials (reinforced concrete, metal, wood)

Determining, distributing and combining the loads applied to a structure

Studying the general stability of a structure Recognizing elements bearing a structure and their

mechanical behaviour Produce the reports of stresses within a structure in order

to determine the demands made on load-bearing elements

Structures - Stability (ST1)

The first part deals with the regulatory aspect of the study of structures. We will endeavour to justify from experience the assumptions made within rules (Eurocodes) on the behaviour of materials and structures.

The second part of this module deals with the analysis of structures and their stability; it should enable students to understand the overall functioning of structures and determine the loads to which they are subjected, in order to implement simplifications which will enable them to address notions of load lowering. This part can be combined effectively with module C3.

Structure - Reinforced Concrete (ST2)

Explaining the principle of using reinforced concrete Justifying the choice of sections subject to simple

stresses Designing or checking the reinforcement of a statically

determinate beam or a pole. Creating a reinforcement sketch.

Learning outcomes: Mathematics and Information Technology (M-inf 10) Knowledge equivalent to that of modules INF1 INF2. Heat Transfer (P11) This module is designed to give students the knowledge necessary to address the common problems of heat transfer and apply construction measures relating to heat transfer and humidity. It aims to raise awareness of the principles which govern transient regimes. This module has the advantage of being able to be studied in parallel with module P3. Structures - Stability (ST1) This module aims to give students the knowledge necessary to design a simple, low voltage electrical installation, in accordance with regulations and standard operating procedures. Students will be made aware of the dangers of electric current



and, as future purchasers, the principles of electrical accreditation. Structure - Reinforced Concrete (ST2) This module is based on the foundations of reinforced concrete. It addresses the fundamental principles of the functioning of the reinforced concrete: behaviour of concrete and steel, types of steel, steel-concrete composite. By the end of this module, students will be able to undertake calculation and verification of straight sections subjected to normal stress, shear stress and a bending moment. Emphasis is placed on the functioning of a statically determinate beam of reinforced concrete in order to give students the knowledge necessary to design or check its reinforcement.

Work placements n/a


A7-UE23

Technology 2

Lecturers: Prof. Francis Heitz



Year of study:


First


ECTS credits: 10 cp

Prerequisites: General Construction Processes (C30) Knowledge equivalent to module C1 Methods of Building Construction (C4) Knowledge equivalent to modules C1 and C30 Engineered Materials - Binders and Concretes (MX3) Knowledge equivalent to that of module MX10: Knowledge of Materials and their Origins - Knowledge equivalent to that of module MX2: Granular Materials Estimating Construction Work (O1) Know how to read a plan Construction: terminology, features Methods and Planning (O20) Skills and expertise relating to module O1: Estimating Construction Work



Mode of delivery:

38 hours of lectures76 hours of tutorials 52 hours of practical work





Contrôle continu organisé par chaque enseignant dans sa matière – Coefficients conformes à la maquette pédagogique.

Courses: C30 General Construction Processes (2 ECTS) C4 Methods of Building Construction (2 ECTS) MX3 Engineered Materials - Binders and Concretes (2 ECTS) O1 Estimating Construction Work (2 ECTS) O20 Methods and Planning (2 ECTS)


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Course content: General Construction Processes (C30)

Extracting information from a technical document Conducting functional analysis of a simple construction

system Reading and operating an implementation plan Producing an implementation plan Using the appropriate terminology

Building Construction Processes (C4)

Extracting information from a technical document Conducting functional analysis of a simple building

construction system (tertiary, industrial, ERP...) Reading and using an implementation plan Producing an implementation plan Producing detail plans Using the appropriate terminology

Engineered Materials - Binders and Concretes (MX3)

Knowing the different types of binders, their methods of manufacture and their uses

Knowing the basic principles of the chemistry of binders.

Understanding the phenomena of hydration, setting and hardening of hydraulic binders

Knowing how to use a method of formulation of concretes depending on the objectives set (wet and hardened concrete)

Understanding the evolution of the mechanical behaviour of concretes (resistance, withdrawal, creep, pathology)

Knowing and understanding the main destructive and non-destructive tests on concretes and being able to write a test report

Learning about new types of concrete and their utilization (BHP, special concretes...)

Knowing the different types of hydrocarbon binders and their methods of manufacturing

Knowing the various uses of these binders Knowing and being capable of performing the main

laboratory tests involving hydrocarbon binders (ring and ball, penetrability)



Estimating Construction Work (O1)

Knowing about the stakeholders in the construction process

Discovering labour legislation, social conventions of building and the markets

Using documents and technical data Using the contractual and/or regulatory documents Establishing quantity take-offs in order to develop an

estimate Establishing a detailed breakdown of prices Drawing up a cost estimate

Methods and Planning (O20)

Using documents and technical data Using contractual and/or regulatory documents Implementing the general principles of prevention Clarifying an implementation method and associated

resources Establishing a schedule Using planning software Establishing all or part of a health and safety plan Implementing general principles of quality Establishing all or part of a QAP Establishing and verifying quality control documents

Learning outcomes: General Construction Processes (C30)

This module is designed to make students aware of the functional analysis of construction works, whether top-down or bottom-up; it enables them progressively to express the functions of components making up a construction. The technical medium is that of a simple construction (small residential block, detached house, a small work of art) on which one can identify the functions of foundations, supporting structures, vertical and horizontal load-bearers and bracing.

This module introduces students to creating and reading plans for the implementation of structures (concrete: formwork and reinforcement, metal construction, wood construction). We will focus, on this occasion, on the study of administrative and technical regulatory documents (REEF), as well as the various construction materials used.

Building Construction Processes (C4)

This module complements module C3; its purpose is to make students aware of the functional analysis of building works (tertiary, industrial, ERP…), whether top-down or bottom-up; it enables them to express the functions of the elements making up a construction and a system of equipment. The technical medium is that of a building large enough to highlight the interactions between the supporting structure and the interior work in which we will identify the functions of vertical circulation, partitioning, envelope, internal networks. This module also enables students to read and produce implementation and detail plans. It has the advantage of being able to be coupled with module ET3.



Engineered Materials - Binders and Concretes (MX3)

By the end of this module, students will be able to select binders and concretes suited to construction work, applying regulations and norms in force. They will have sufficient knowledge of these materials to communicate effectively with specialists.

Estimating Construction Work (O1)

One of the objectives of this module is to make students aware of the place and role of each actor in the construction process, as well as to address companies' regulatory and legislative constraints.

A second is intended to help them understand the required parameters for determining unit sales prices and the return on construction costs.

The quantity take-off is above all linked to the reading of the plans and it is important to focus as much on the structuring and the clarity of calculations as on the results themselves.

All the course units will be based on case studies from which the student will determine the unit prices of construction work.

Methods and Planning (O20)

The objective of this module is to understand the administrative and technical requirements of a project and the resulting technical choices in keeping with companies' resources.

The planning of work results from the constraints of each task and the optimization of the resources assigned: labour and materials; students will thus gain awareness of the need to identify these constraints and to possess a global vision of the tasks to be performed.

Safety and quality constraints must not be dissociated from the operating procedures for each task; they will be the subject of specific study, examining how to create the Health and Safety Plan and the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for the project.





A8-UE24

Communication 2

Lecturers: Prof. Catherine Haser



Year of study:


First


ECTS credits: 6 cp

Prerequisites: Communication from Semester 1Knowledge equivalent to that of the baccalaureate Languages from Semester 1 Knowledge from the school curriculum French as a Foreign Language from Semester 1 Mastery of the French language: understanding, speaking, reading, writing: intermediate level (approx. 400 hours of French training).

Language of instruction: French, German, English respectively


Mode of delivery:

70 hours of tutorials (whole class) 32 hours of practical work (1/2 class)




Courses: COM2 Communication (2 ECTS) L1 English (2 ECTS) L10 German (2 ECTS) L10 French as a Foreign Language (2 ECTS)


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Course content: Depending on course

Learning outcomes: Depending on course





BTB B01

Languages and Communication

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Peter Gonsowski B01.1 Elisabeth Grüninger, Danielle Aspin B01.2 Gabrielle Trächsel-Dyce B01.3 Elisabeth Grüninger



Year of study:


Second

Third / winter semester

ECTS credits:

Total:

B01.1 2 ECTS B01.2 2 ECTS B01.3 2 ECTS

6 cp

Attendance:

Workload:

B01.1 2 hours/week B01.2 2 hours/week B01.3 2 hours/week

B01.1 30 contact hours, 30 hours of independent study B01.2 30 contact hours, 30 hours of independent study B01.3 30 contact hours, 30 hours of independent study

Prerequisites: Admission to studies toward Bachelor’s degree

Language of instruction: German, English, French


Mode of delivery:

Lectures, practical exercises, group work, video analysis

Face-to-face


Written mid-term exam (50%), oral exam with presentation (50%)

Courses: B01.1 German – French B01.2 English B01.3 Communication


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Course content: B01.1: • Grammar • Editing • Stylistics • Rhetoric B01.2: • Reading and understanding short, specialised texts. • Composing short, specialist texts. • Reviewing and presenting a specialist topic. • Revision, expansion and cementing of basic grammar.



B01.3: Types of reports • Layout, structure, content and presentation of reports and papers. • Description of processes. • Oral presentation: discussion tactics, influence/impact. • Visual presentation (texts and diagrams). • Rules and behaviour for holding talks. • Technical tools and their use.

Learning outcomes: B01.1: • Students will be able to express themselves, both verbally and in writing, in a correct, clear and convincing manner. B01.2: • Students will be able to express themselves adequately, both verbally and in writing, on specialist topics. B01.3: Reporting Students will be able to prepare texts, documents and

reports. Students will be able to chair meetings and take minutes. Presentation • Students will be able to discuss, present and moderate. • Students will be able to apply presentation techniques.


Recommended reading: Scripts, handouts, documentation; Cotton, D, (2005). Market Leader: Intermediate Business English Course Book. (New edition). Pearson Education / Longman Publishers.

BTB B02

Transportation

Lecturers: Dipl.-Ing. Armin Jordi



Year of study:


Second


ECTS credits: 6 cp

Language of instruction: German

Attendance:

Workload:

6 hours/week

90 contact hours, 90 hours of independent study

Prerequisites: Module BTB A01 Communication et Langues, BTB A02 Mathématiques, BTB A08 Topograhie / Géologie in French


Mode of delivery:

Lectures, practical exercises, group work, excursions

Face-to-face




Written mid-term exam (50%), written exam (50%), attestation for group work (pass / fail)

Associated modules: 3-9 Design construction


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Course content: Introduction to mobility and transport Basics and requirements of road users Means of transport and transport networks Surveyance, evaluation and significance of traffic volume and

speed Performance and capacity Evaluation methods, comparison of variants, sustainability,

the impact of traffic, the ethics of planning Parking - number, arrangement and operation Sizing and design of junctions Traffic abatement and street planning Public transport Traffic safety, noise reduction and environmental impact

assessment of transport facilities

Learning outcomes: Students will acquire knowledge of the fundamentals and principles of individual and collective traffic, and its impact on the environment. Students will independently experience the planning and development of municipal and regional transport projects, taking into account different traffic users, and the impact on settlements, people and the environment.


Recommended reading: Script

BTB B03

Soil Mechanics

Lecturers Prof. Francesco Valli



Year of study:


Second


ECTS credits: 6 cp


Attendance:

Workload:

6 hours/week


Prerequisites: Module BTB A02 Mathematics, BTB A04 Mechanics, BTB A08 Topograhy / Geology in French




Mode of delivery:

Lectures, practical exercises, laboratory

Face-to-face


Written mid-term exam (50%), written exam (50%), attestation for laboratory work (pass / fail)


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Course content: Soil physics: soil properties, soil classification Ground investigation Total and effective geostatic stresses, resting pressure Stress distribution Artificial compaction Dimensional change properties of soils Subsidence Strength properties of soils Load-bearing capacity

Learning outcomes: Investigation and classification of soils Deformation properties of soils Strength properties of soils


Recommended reading: Script Norm SIA 267 Geotechnik (Schweizer Norm SN 505 267) Bodenmechanik und Grundbau, Lang, Huder und Amann,

Springerverlag, ISBN 3-540-43815-7



BTB B04

Statics

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Tullio Frangi B04.1: Dr. Niki Beyer Portner B04.2: Prof. Dr. Tullio Frangi



Year of study:


Second


ECTS credits: B04.1: 2 cp B04.2: 4 cp

Total: 6 cp


Attendance:

Workload:

B04.1: 2 hours/week B04.2: 4 hours/week

B04.1: 30 contact hours, 30 hours of independent study B04.2: 60 contact hours, 60 hours of independent study

Prerequisites: Module BTB A03 Sciences appliquées, BTB A04 Mécanique, BTBA10 Construction Technologie in French


Mode of delivery:


Face-to-face


Written mid-term exam (50%), written exam (50%), attestation for laboratory work (pass / fail)

Courses: B04.1 Hydrostatics B04.2 Building Mechanics


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Course content: B04.1: Water pressure on bodies and surfaces Combination and resolution of forces Understanding and assessment of self-opening structures See and calculate buoyancy in the laboratory B04.2: Structural models Deformation and work equations Use of structural analysis software Case studies of special load-bearing structures Plain and spatial stress

General stress

Learning outcomes: B04.1: Understanding of the properties and actions of water Determination of water pressures and forces B04.2:



Analysis and design of the load-bearing and deformation behaviour of skeletal frameworks


Recommended reading: B04.1: Technische Hydromechanik, Band 1, Grundlagen Gerhard Bollrich; ISBN 3-345-00744-4, Verlag Bauwesen, 2000 B04.2: Script



BTB B05

Engineering Mathematics

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Peter Gonsowski B05.1: Prof. Michael Vowe B05.2: Prof. Alain Welker



Year of study:


Second



Total 6 cp

Language of instruction: B05.1: German B05.2: French

Attendance:

Workload:



Prerequisites: Module BTB A02 Mathematics, BTB A07 Applied Computer Science, BTB A10 Construction Technology in French


Mode of delivery:

Lectures, practical exercises

Face-to-face


Written mid-term exam (50%), written exam (50%), attestation for exercises (pass / fail)

Courses: B05.1 Mathematics B05.2 CAD


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Course content: B05.1: Functions with 2 real variables Differential equations Linear algebra (matrix calculus) Statistical terms Probability, probability of extreme values Distributions (normal, Gumbel, Pearson III) Regression analysis Inductive statistics Example cases B05.2: 3D modeling Visualization / Presentations 3D digital terrain modeling



2D and 3D structural drawing Layer structures / Data exchange

Interface with CAD / Engineering programs

Learning outcomes: B05.1: Students will build upon the fundamental mathematics

previously learned and be able to apply this knowledge to practical examples.

Students will be able to collect, process, present, analyse and interpret information.

B05.2: Three-dimensional construction and portrayal Preparation of structural drawings

An overview of layer concepts and data exchange


Recommended reading: B05.1: Papula, L: Mathematik für Ingenieure Band 1, Mathematische Formelsammlung, Themenhefte Script

B05.2: n/a



BTB B06

Management and Project Planning

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Peter Gonsowski B06.1: Dipl.-Arch. Christine Schreiber-Blaas B06.2: Dipl.-Ing. Hans Rudolf Strebel

Type of course unit Compulsory


Year of study:


Second

Fourth / summer semester


Total 6 cp


Attendance:

Workload:



Prerequisite: Module BTB A02 Mathematics, BTB A06 Organization and Law, BTB A07 Applied Computer Science in French


Mode of delivery:

Lectures, practical exercises, group work, presentations

Face-to-face


Written mid-term exam (50%) and written exam (50%) with presentation, attestation for project work (pass / fail)

Courses: B06.1 Project planning / Project management B06.2 Computer science in construction


n/a

Course content: B06.1: Project planning Project definition Life cycle of buildings Stakeholders Preliminary surveys Objective, timeline and cost planning Submission Accounting Project management Introduction Strategy Management tools Aids in decision-making and optimization Risk management



Project administration Project control Project completion B06.2: Computer modeling in civil engineering Overview of the current state and development of ICT Modeling, visualization and analysis of design and building

processes Case studies:

3D modeling in structural analysis 3D modeling in planning and construction 3D modeling of building processes

Learning outcomes: B06.1: Qualified ability to collaborate on the technical, legal and financial planning of construction projects in an engineering company B06.2: A familiarity with the new methods and developments in ICT for the qualified collaboration in the "virtual design and construction" of engineering projects


Recommended reading: B06.1: Gesamtleitung von Bauten, Paul Meyer-Meierling ISBN 3-7281-2827-9, vdf-Verlag, 2003 Topic-related handouts B06.2: Topic-related handouts



BTB B07

Hydraulic Engineering

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Peter Gonsowski B07.1: Dr. Niki Beyer-Portner B07.2: Dr. Dieter Müller



Year of study:


Second



Total 6 cp


Attendance:

Workload:



Prerequisites: Modules BTB B04 Statics, BTB B05 Engineering Mathematics


Mode of delivery:


Face-to-face


Written mid-term exam and written exam, attestation for laboratory report

Courses: B07.1 Hydraulics B07.2 Hydraulic Engineering


n/a

Course content: B07.1: Fundamentals of pipe and open channel hydraulics: Types of hydraulic movement Continuum mechanics, the principles of energy and

momentum conservation Formulae of flow and calculation methods for stationary, non-

uniform run-off in open channels Weirs/dams and sluice gates Pipe hydraulics Observations and demonstrations in the laboratory B07.2: Water balance, principles of hydrology, sediment transport Flood protection concepts and measures

Hydro power: principles, structures and environmental issues

Learning outcomes: B07.1: Mastery of the principles of hydraulic calculations



The ability to calculate pressure and simple structures B07.2: Understanding the movements of water Basic hydrodynamic equations Hydraulic grade lines An understanding of the fundamentals of hydraulic

engineering

Qualified ability to participate in hydraulic-engineering projects


Recommended reading: B07.1: Technische Hydromechanik, Band 1, Grundlagen, Gerhard Bollrich; ISBN 3-345-00744-4, Verlag Bauwesen, 2000 B07.2: Wasserbau, Hydrologische Grundlagen, Elemente des Wasserbaus, Nutz- und Schutzbauten an Binnengewässern, Daniel Vischer; Andreas Huber, ISBN 3-540-43713-4, Springer-Verlag, 2002



BTB B08

Foundation Engineering

Lecturers: Prof. Francesco Valli



Year of study:


Second


ECTS credits: 6 cp

Attendance:

Workload:

6 hours/week


Prerequisites: Module BTB A08 Topograhie / Géologie in France, BTB B03 Soil Mechanics,, BTB 04 Statics in Switzerland



Mode of delivery:

Lecture

Face-to-face


Written mid-term exam (50%), written exam (50%)


n/a

Course content: Slope stability Active and passive earth pressure Supporting walls Introduction to foundation pits Foundations: cantilever method and an introduction to deep

foundations

Standards: global assessment, SIA-Norm 267 (EC 7)

Learning outcomes: The ability to design, measure and construct simple foundation structures and components


Recommended reading: Script Norm SIA 267 Geotechnik (Schweizer Norm SN 505 267) Bodenmechanik und Grundbau, Lang, Huder und Amann, Springerverlag, ISBN 3-540-43815-7



BTB B09

Steel Design

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Tullio Frangi



Year of study:


Second


ECTS credits: 6 cp

Attendance:

Workload:

6 hours/week


Prerequisites: Module BTB A05 Mechanics, BTB A05 Materials, BTB A09 Construction Technology in France and BTB 04 Statics, BTB B05Engineering Mathematics in Switzerland



Lectures




n/a

Course content: Introduction Properties of steel construction Historical development of iron-frame and steel constructions Production and processing of steel Sectional and sheet steel Mechanical properties of steel Construction steel Steels for connections Fundamentals of assessment Structural design, analysis and assessment Model building, cross-section classifications Resistance of cross-sections Normal force Bending Shear force Bending and shear Bending and axial force Polyaxial stress Connections Bolt connections Weakening via boltholes Selected bolt connection Rivet connections and pin connections Welding connections



Frame nodes, frame joints Stability Buckling Bending and compressive force Lateral torsional buckling

Bulging

Learning outcomes: The design, construction and assessment of steel frame constructions


Recommended reading: Script

SIA-Normen 260, 261, 262, 264 (Ausgaben 2003)

BTB B10

Reinforced Concrete Design I

Lecturers: Prof. Rolf Plattner



Year of study:


Third

Forth / summer semester

ECTS credits: 6 cp

Attendance:

Workload:

6 hours/week


Prerequisites: Module BTB A05 Mechanics, BTB A05 Materials, BTB A09 Construction Technology in France and BTB 04 Statistics, BTB B05 Engineering Mathematics in Switzerland



Mode of delivery:

Lectures

Face-to-face




n/a

Course content: Assessment fundamentals Bending, shear and compression Building components: foundations, columns, walls, beams,

slabs Load transfer Construction principles, reinforcement Construction site visits



Design practicals

Learning outcomes: The ability to design, construct and assess standard building components and simple structures using reinforced concrete


Recommended reading: Script SIA-Normen 260, 261, 262 (Ausgaben 2003) Betonstähle www.von-moos-stahl.ch; www.stahl-gerlafingen.comU. Pfammatter, In die Zukunft gebaut, Verlag PRESTEL



BTB P

Internship

Lecturers: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gonsowski



Year of study:


Third

Fifth / winter semester

ECTS credits: 30 cp

Attendance:

Workload:

22 weeks (minimum 95 contact days) 95 contact days = 760 hours Preparation, follow-up, report, presentation = 140 hours

Prerequisite: Study year at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland must be successfully concluded

Language of instruction: Language of the country where the internship is carried out


Mode of delivery:

Practical Internship

Face-to-face


Report, presentation


n/a

Course content: The practical semester includes a number of elements: Familiarity with the duties of construction management Work preparation Execution of construction work and cost accounting Collaboration on construction plans and calculations

Preparation of design and construction plans

Learning outcomes: The aim of the module is to allow students to acquire practical skills, and to put into practice the knowledge and expertise that have been learned up to the fourth semester.



BTB C01

Traffic Engineering

Lecturers: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Hupfer Dipl.-Ing. Bertold Best





Year of study:


Third

Sixth / summer semester

ECTS credits: 6 cp


Attendance:

Workload:

6 hours/week


Prerequisites: BTB B02 Transportation (Switzerland)


Mode of delivery:


Face-to-face


Written exam


Student can choose courses from the General Studies’ program

Course content: Lecture course: Transport-related construction Road construction

Fundamentals of road construction Sizing the superstructure Construction of traffic systems

Efficiency of transport nodes Terminology and requirements, level of service (LOS) categories Uncontrolled T-junctions and intersections Roundabouts Signal-controlled intersections

Design of at-grade intersections Types of intersections Design and implementation of intersection elements Roundabouts (large, small, mini)

Learning outcomes: General: This module covers the basics of road construction, including the design and assessment of at-grade intersections. Interdependencies with/Distinction from other modules: This module draws upon traffic systems, mobility and traffic analysis, and develops the student's design and constructive realization of decisive elements of road infrastructure. It also covers the fundamentals of using proofs of performance for dimensioning purposes, and the determination of level of service (LOS) categories Technical / Methodological skills: Determination of the basis for dimensioning and the situational demands of road transport, the development of solution approaches, and their assessment and engineering implementation. Key qualifications; vocational preparation The preparation of a suitable dimensioning basis in each local and traffic configuration; the targeted development of solution approaches and decision parameters on the basis of the applicable guidelines, decision-making, and technical execution.



Work placements n/a

Recommended reading: Handbuch für die Bemessung von Straßenverkehrsanlagen (HBS)

Richtlinien für Lichtsignalanlagen (RiLSA) Richtlinien für den Entwurf von Knotenpunkten (RAS-K1) Richtlinien für den Straßenoberbau (RStO) Script



BTB C02

Water and Environment

Lecturers: Prof. Dr.-Ing. C. Wittland



Year of study:


Third


ECTS credits: 6 cp

Attendance:

Workload:

6 hours/week


Prerequisites: Knowledge of natural sciences (module BTB A3 Sciences physiques/Natural Sciences in France), of hydrostatics (module BTB B04 Statique/Statics in Switzerland) and of hydraulics (module BTB B07 Constructions Hydrauliques/Hydraulic Engineering in Switzerland)



Mode of delivery:

Lectures

Face-to-face


Written exam



Course content: Lecture course Water and Environment Water supply: Quality standards of drinking water Water catchment via ground and surface water Planning and construction of wells Water pumping; Pump systems Water treatment Water storage Water distribution Waste water disposal: Types of waste water Demands of urban drainage Planning and construction of sewerage systems Waste water treatment processes

Concepts and measures of rain water management

Learning outcomes: General: The aim of this module is to provide basic theoretical knowledge, as well as an understanding of the practical application of infrastructure in water management Interdependencies between/Distinction from other modules: This module builds upon basic knowledge from the natural sciences (properties of water) and hydromechanics (hydrostatics and



hydrodynamics) The key topics covered are the basics of water supply, including water catchment, pumping, treatment, storage and distribution, as well as waste water disposal, including waste water collection (sewerage systems) and sewage treatment This module forms the basis for the modules Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Hydrology and Water Ecology of the Trinational Civil Engineering Master programme. Technical / Methodological skills: Students will gain an understanding of the basic theories of water management and the application of primary principles, in addition to methods for the planning of (waste) water supply and disposal facilities Key qualifications; vocational preparation Water supply and urban sewerage systems are part of the infrastructure of every private, public and commercial/industrial building. The module "Water and Environment" provides the necessary basic knowledge, qualifying students in the use of the relevant planning instruments, and offering them a solid basis for further academic or vocational efforts in the field of water.


Recommended reading: Wasserversorgung: J. Mutschmann, F. Stimmelmayr: „Taschenbuch der

Wasserversorgung“, 13. Auflage, 2002 P. Grombach, K. Haberer, et al.: „Handbuch der

Wasserversorgungstechnik“, 3. Auflage, 2000 H. Damrath, K. Cord-Landwehr: „Wasserversorgung“, 11.

Auflage, 1998 G. Martz: „Siedlungswasserbau – Teil 1 Wasserversorgung“ Abwasserentsorgung: DWA (früher ATV-DVWK): ATV-Handbücher zu folgenden

Themen: Planung, Bau und Betrieb der Kanalisation Mechanische Abwasserreinigung Biologische und weitergehende Abwasserreinigung Klärschlamm Betriebstechnik, Kosten und Rechtsgrundlagen der Abwasserreinigung

Karl und Klaus R. Imhoff: „Taschenbuch der Stadtentwässerung“, 29. Auflage, 1999

W. Hosang, W. Bischof: „Abwassertechnik“, 11. Auflage, 1998

G. Martz: „Siedlungswasserbau – Teil 2 Kanalisation“ G. Martz: „Siedlungswasserbau – Teil 3 Klärtechnik“



BTB C03

Timber Structures and Steel Design

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. M. Baumann Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Steinmetz Mme Karin Dupré (IUT Strasbourg)



Year of study:


Third


ECTS credits: 6 cp

Language of instruction: German, French

Attendance:

Workload:

Steel design: 2 hours/week Timber structures: 4 hours/week


Prerequisites: Knowledge from the modules Steel Design and Timber Structures: Structural Engineering; Statics; Building Mechanics


Mode of delivery:


Face-to-face


Written exam

Courses: Steel Design Timber Structures



Course content: Lecture course Steel Design: Torsional buckling (possibility for proof beyond standards) Crane runway calculations Endurance strength and fatigue Materials selection (lamellar tearing, brittle fractures) Composite steel supports Composite steel girders Construction with glass (introduction) Lecture course Timber Structures: Roof support structures (purlin, rafter, and collar beam roofs,

wind braces) Timber frame house construction

Hall structures

Learning outcomes: General: The aim of this module is to provide students with further and more detailed knowledge of structural engineering using steel and timber, as well as some theoretical background information.



Interdepedencies with/Distinction from other modules: This module builds upon the modules Structural Engineering (Steel Design) and Statics (Timber Structures). The key topics covered in this module are the further and supplementary knowledge of national and international standards, and an explanation of the theoretical background. Main topics covered include specialist vocational issues regarding steel and timber construction, and relevant solution approaches. Together with the modules Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design and Statics, this module builds up to the necessary Bachelor's Degree qualifications required of a civil engineer in structural engineering. Technical / Methodological skills: This module deals with core competencies of the specialist fields of steel and timber construction, not covered previously for time reasons. Key qualifications; vocational preparation Placed in the final semester of the Civil Engineering Bachelor program, this module in particular is designed to develop the student's professional skills. The students will be provided with a number of different solution approaches, using specially chosen specific technical problems. Through critical scrutiny of the precision and practicality of these solution approaches, and a broad overview of the national standards previously taught on the course, the students will be able to independently develop creative and innovative solutions in their later professional lives.


Recommended reading: Lecture Basics of Steel Design DIN 18800 Teil 1 und 2 (Ausgabe 1990) EC 4 DAST Richtlinien Handbücher: Rstab, rfem Petersen; Statik und Stabilität Lindner, Scheer, Schmidt, Beuth Kommentare zur DIN 18800 Anpassungsrichtlinie zur DIN 18800 Krüger U.; Stahlbau Teil 2 Lecture Timber Structures See script



BTB C04

Structural Engineering

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. M. Baumann Prof. Dr. Ch. Enderle



Year of study:


Third


ECTS credits: 6 cp


Attendance:

Workload:

6 hours/week


Prerequisites: Knowledge of Building Mechanics; Statics


Mode of delivery:


Face-to-face


Written exam



Course content: Displacement method • Direct stiffness method • Second order analysis • Analysis of slabs • FEM computations • Torsion (St. Venant torsion; warping torsion)

Learning outcomes: General: The aim of this module is to provide further and more detailed knowledge of structural statics, and the relevant theoretical background. Interdependencies with/Distinction from other modules: This module builds upon the Statics module (lecture course in Switzerland) and the fundamentals of technical mechanics. The key topics covered in this module include further and supplementary knowledge of modern numerical (and therefore very practical) structural statics, and an explanation of the theory behind it. Main topics include important vocational issues of structural statics and the relevant solution approaches. This module leads on to the necessary Bachelor's degree qualifications required of civil engineers in the field of structural statics. Technical / Methodological skills: In the final year of the Bachelor's degree, this module covers important, core



competencies, which have not previously been covered. These include computer-aided calculation methods for FE calculations, second order analysis, and 3D analysis taking warping torsion into account.. Key qualifications; vocational preparation Taking place in the final year of the Civil Engineering program, this module in particular is designed to develop the student's professional skills. The fundamentals of the most important computer programs common in the construction industry will be explained, using specially chosen computer-oriented structural engineering methods. Through critical scrutiny of the methods and the practicality of these programs, the students will be able to make useful and efficient use of them in their later professional lives.


Recommended reading: Handbücher: Rstab, rfem



BTB C05

Reinforced Concrete Design II and Prestressed Concrete Design

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. H.J. Walther Prof. Dr. Ch. Enderle



Year of study:


Third


ECTS credits: 6 cp


Attendance:

Workload:

Reinforced Concrete Design II: 4 hours/week Prestressed Concrete Design: 2 hours/week


Prerequisites: Knowledge in structural engineering and statics


Mode of delivery:


Face-to-face


Written exam

Courses: Reinforced Concrete Design II Prestressed Concrete Design



Course content: Reinforced Concrete Design II: Foundations Punching shear problems in individual footings, Flat slabs Panel systems (biaxial slabs) Flush beams Stairs Wall-like supports Regulations for reinforcement and construction Serviceability Limit State Prestressed Concrete Design: Introduction Materials Types of prestressing and prestress systems Pre-tensioned concrete Checks at the Ultimate Limit State

Checks at the Serviceability Limit State

Learning outcomes: General: The aim of this module is to provide further, more detailed knowledge and theoretical background in reinforced



concrete construction and the fundamentals of prestressed concrete construction. Interdependencies with/Distinction from other modules: This module builds upon the modules Structural Engineering and Statics. The key topics covered in this module include further and supplementary knowledge of reinforced concrete construction, including an explanation of the background theory, in particular specific work-oriented issues and relevant solution approaches. Together with the modules Steel Design and Timber Structures and Statics, this module leads to the necessary qualifications required of a civil engineer in structural engineering. Technical / Methodological skills: This module deals with topics from reinforced concrete construction and the basics of prestressed concrete construction, important for a practical engineering qualification. Furthermore, the module gives students the ability to identify the theory behind standards, as well as use standard specifications in the planning of structures from reinforced and prestressed concrete. Key qualifications; vocational preparation The students will be provided with a (large) number of different solution approaches, with the use of specially chosen technical problems. Through critical scrutiny of the precision and practicality of these solution approaches, and a broad overview of the national standards previously taught on the course, the students will be able to independently develop creative and innovative solutions in their later professional lives.





BTB C05

Management and Project Management

Lecturers: Prof. Dr.-Ing. S. Linsel Dipl.-Ing. (FH) T. Schmitt



Year of study:


Fourth

Seventh / winter semester

ECTS credits: 6 cp


Attendance:

Workload:

Management and Project Management: 4 hours/week Project Management and Quantity Survey: 2 hours/week


Prerequisites: Internship semester


Mode of delivery:

Management and Project Management: Lectures Project Management and Quantity Survey: Lectures, study assignment

Face-to-face


Written exam

Courses: Management and Project Management Project Management and Quantity Survey



Course content: Management and Project Management: Project management and construction processes Examples of successful construction Planning, decision-making and execution Management levels Selected techniques Service plans for construction projects Project processes and management via process evaluation VOB (German Construction Contract Procedures) Parts A

and C Project Management and Quantity Survey: Compilation/Breakdown of specifications Principles of calculation Manual proposal calculations Use of costing software Independent planning and calculation of a project



Presentation of project work

Learning outcomes: General: The learning goal of this module is to provide students with the fundamental tasks of project management via observation of management functions. Work processes, from the decision-making phase through to implementation and execution, should be planned such that they can be conducted in an economically and technically safe manner. This includes taking into account teamwork and the creative process. This leads up to the teaching of calculatory processes. Students will learn the basics and skills required to make plans and tenders independently, as well as make calculations for small and medium-sized construction projects. Using costing software, the students will become familiar with the use of specialised computer software, as well as handling and checking the validity of databases and spreadsheet programs. Dependencies with/Distinction from other modules: This module features previously covered specialist knowledge (e.g. foundations, steel and reinforced concrete construction) together with construction-related topics of the overall "building of a structure". Technical / Methodological skills: see General - Key qualifications; vocational preparation Building management forms the basis for an understanding of construction processes Issues of time, economy, as well as construction and logistics will be dealt with in a holistic context, providing a complete overview of the construction project, even outside of the pure execution phase. The construction project is presented holistically, taking into account the lifetime of the project. This offers a significant contribution to a successful career start, amongst other things because the increasingly emphasised financing projects in the construction industry demand a holistic view.


Recommended reading: Div. Bauleitungshandbücher Div. Fachbücher zum Baumanagement, Baubetrieb und zu

Qualitätssicherungssystemen Unterlagen aus der eigenen praktischen Tätigkeit Hoffmann, M.: Zahlentafeln für den Baubetrieb, Teubner

Verlag KLR Bau: Kosten und Leistungsrechnung der

Bauunternehmen, Verlagsgesellschaft Rudolf Müller Meier, Ewald: Zeitaufwandtafeln für die Kalkulation von

Hochbau- und Stahlbetonarbeiten, Bauverlag GmbH Plümecke, K.: Preisermittlung für Bauarbeiten,

Verlagsgesellschaft Rudolf Müller Muckenfuß, J.: Einführung in die Baubetriebliche

Kostenermittlung Schneider, K.-J.: Bautabellen für Ingenieure, Werner Verlag



BTB C07

European Construction Law

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. iur. Andreas Luckey



Year of study:


Fourth


ECTS credits: 6 cp


Attendance:

Workload:

6 hours/week


Prerequisites: None


Mode of delivery:


Face-to-face


Written exam, presentations



Course content: Focused on these learning and skills aims, the course covers the following elements: Description of private building law in Germany (BGB and

VOB/B) Description of private building law in France (CCH, CC,

AFNOR) Description of private building law in Switzerland (ZGB/OR

and SIA) Comparison of the law G - F - CH Description of the basics of labour laws in Germany

(individual and collective labour laws) Description of the basics of labour laws in France (individual

and collective labour laws) Description of the basics of labour laws in Switzerland

(individual and collective labour laws) Comparison of the law G - F - CH

Basics of European law

Learning outcomes: The aim of this module is to provide students with legal knowledge in the areas of construction and labour law in Germany, France and Switzerland. The students will also acquire an understanding of general legal principles and EU law. With the knowledge of legal principles, frameworks and requirements in the field of building/labour laws covered by this



module, students should be able hold their own in a professional field increasingly influenced by legal implications and requirements, not least by EU law.


Recommended reading: Kapellmann/Langen, Einführung in die VOB/B – Basiswissen für die Praxis, 15. Auflage 2006

Kimmich/Bach, VOB für Bauleiter, IBR Schriftenreihe, 2004 Ingenstau/Korbion, VOB, 16. Auflage 2007 Werner/Pastor, Der Bauprozess, 11. Auflage 2005 Lendi/Nef/Trümpy, Das private Baurecht der Schweiz, 2.

Auflage 1995 Wittibschlager, Einführung in das schweizerische Recht,

2000 Hübner/Constantinenco, Einführung in das franzosische

Recht, 4. Auflage 2001 Sonnenberger/Autexier, Einführung in das französische

Recht, 3. Auflage 2000 Hök, Handbuch des internationalen und ausländischen

Baurechts, 2005 Henssler/Braun, Arbeitsrecht in Europa, 2003 Dieterich/Müller-Glöge/Preis/Schaub, Erfurter Kommentar

zum Arbeitsrecht, 7. Auflage 2007 Küttner, Personalbuch 2007, 14. Auflage 2007 Doerfert, Europarecht, 2. Auflage 2004 Hobe, Europarecht, 3. Auflage 2006



BTB C08

Bachelor’s Thesis + Project Presentation

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Hupfer All Professors of the Faculty



Year of study:


Fourth


ECTS credits: Bachelor’s thesis: 12 cp Project presentation: 6 cp Total: 18 cp

Total workload: 3 months

Prerequisites: Successful completion of study phases A and B

Language of instruction: To be decided; students usually choose from German, French, or English


Mode of delivery:

Applying the learnt skills by independent treatment of a set task, with supervision

Independent work


Written Bachelor Thesis, Project Presentation


n/a

Course content: Set task from the area of civil engineering

Learning outcomes: General: Independent work on a given topic in a given time. Interdependencies with/Distinction from other modules: In contrast to project work and the practical semester, the Bachelor thesis must be produced independently and without improper help. Three months are provided for working on the thesis, making it the students' first paper of length produced independently. Role in vocational preparation: The thesis provides proof of the independent production of a paper with methods relevant to the construction industry.

