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AR40445: Programming for design

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Credits: 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 120
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework (CW 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
* Programming Concepts
* Parametric Modelling Concepts
* Computational Techniques in Civil Engineering
* The practical application of such techniques in the building design process.


Aims: To give students a knowledge and understanding of computer programming and experience of applying it to civil engineering applications.

Skills: Intellectual Skills
* Ability to break a problem down into its component parts and build a solution from the bottom up
* Ability to understand and design algorithms
* The ability to write computer programs and to customise existing software
* Knowledge of how Parametric Modelling can be used for building design
Transferable Skills
* Ability to work independently and manage time
* Communication and Presentation skills
* Research Skills.

Content: Use of Spreadsheets as a Design Tool
Parametric Modelling
Functional Programming
Object Oriented Programming
Computational Engineering Techniques.

Course availability:

AR40445 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-AFM03 : MEng(Hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering (Year 4)
  • UEAR-AKM03 : MEng(Hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 5)

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