Faculty of Engineering

CE 4922
Sustainable Development in Civil
Engineering
Module Guide

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 Module Guide

Module Title: Environmental Engineering Design

Module Code: CE 4922

Pre-requisites: CE3610

Co-requisites: none

Academic Year: 2019

Credit Value: 03

Level of study: year 4 semester 2

Examiner: Dr. Shiromi Karunaratne

Faculty of Engineering
Phone: 0117544328
Mobile : 0776368620
Email : shiromi.k@sliit.lk

Module Coordinator: Dr. Shiromi Karunaratne

Faculty of Engineering
Phone: 0117544328
Mobile : 0776368620
Email : shiromi.k@sliit.lk
Extension - 4328 (5th Floor Office)

Internal Moderator: Dr. Ayantha Gomes, Faculty of Engineering

Parallel documents: none

to be referred

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1 Rationale
Sustainable developments in civil engineering introduces the concepts of sustainability
within civil engineering context, technical tools and case studies available to implement
sustainable development practices. The knowledge gained in this module will be useful for
civil engineers to design and build civil engineering systems in a sustainable manner.
2 Learning outcomes
By successful completion of the module students will be able to show:

Learning Outcomes Level of Learning

POs
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Compare the basic social, Comprehension
cultural, environmental, and
LO
global considerations required H L H M M H M H H
1
for sustainable development in
civil engineering practices
Select and apply the tools Application
LO available for achieving
H L H M M H H H H
2 sustainable development in
civil engineering practices
Design and formulate civil Application,
LO engineering projects by Synthesis
H M H M M H H H H
3 applying the principles of
sustainable development

Average H M H M M H H H H

ATTRIBUTES OF A CIVIL ENGINEERING GRADUATE

PO1: Demonstrate broad knowledge of engagement with the fundamental practices and principles that underpin Civil Engineering
PO2: Think creatively and analytically to respond to emerging professional and entrepreneurial opportunities in Civil Engineering
PO3: Apply research skills and related information to investigate, solve and design complex problems in civil Engineering
PO4: Design, Select and Apply, technological knowledge, skills and modern tools for sustainable civil Engineering Practice
PO5: Demonstrate broad knowledge of financial management, risk assessment and business practices
PO6: Engage in continuous self-motivated learning and development of knowledge and skills as a professional engineer, contributing to the
profession and beyond
PO7: Communicate effectively with both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders
PO8: Function effectively within a typical multidisciplinary and multi-cultural engineering design team as a team member, manager or team
leader, recognizing health, safety and environmental issues
PO9: Displaying of professional behaviour and ethical practice in the context of engineering projects and community engagement

SLIIT Graduate Profile

Attribute Indicators
Have in-depth discipline  Possess in-depth knowledge and skills in their discipline
knowledge  Demonstrate breadth of knowledge and skills beyond their discipline
 Apply knowledge to produce innovative solutions to real world problems
 Participate in the creation of new knowledge in the discipline through research and inquiry
Communicate effectively  Communicate clearly, concisely, perceptively and confidently in different formats
 Communicate effectively for different purposes and in different contexts
 Demonstrate attentive listening skills and provide informed arguments
Retrieve, analyze and assimilate  Demonstrate the ability to locate and retrieve information in need from different sources

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information using appropriate techniques
 Evaluate, integrate and interpret data as required to make valid judgments.
Think critically, creatively and  Identify, evaluate and define complex issues in the discipline in a systematic manner
reflectively  Use appropriate information and strategies to formulate creative solutions to a problem
 Critically evaluate feedback and use feedback for continuing development
Be ethically and socially aware,  Demonstrate awareness of ethical and social issues
and conduct oneself with  Respects social and cultural diversity
professionalism  Demonstrate positive attitude, honesty, integrity and social responsibility
 Exercise initiatives, personal responsibility and accountability in tasks performed
Use technologies appropriately  Identify and use technologies appropriate for performing specific tasks
 Use technologies respectfully and responsibly
 Use technology for sustainable development
Work both autonomously and  Identify his strengths and weaknesses, and regulate oneself to overcome barriers in
collaboratively accomplishing intended goals
 Share logical arguments, evaluate arguments of peers and negotiate with peers to develop a
shared understanding required to accomplish a goal
 Resolve conflicts, build and sustain positive relationships, and exercise leadership to
achieve a shared goal
 Accept responsibilities and demonstrate commitment to accomplish a shared goal
Demonstrate global citizenship  Demonstrate the ability to evaluate an issue from a global perspective

 Demonstrate awareness of and an ability to apply global standards and practices in his
discipline

 Demonstrate an awareness of other cultures and their perspectives and present himself as
an ambassador of his own culture and its perspectives

Learning Activities

You will undertake a group project and demonstrate sustainable stewardship by getting
involved in designing and implementing solutions to sustainability issues, often with a focus on
material, energy and the environment. Moreover, learners will practice the corporate and/or
personal responsibility to civil engineering sustainability issues effecting local construction
industry and their by the society.
The groups will develop the project during the class and update the project portfolio which
will be accessed both individually and groupwise.
You will demonstrate computer literacy through submission of reports and presenting your
assignment in a professional and competent format and style through use of through digital
manipulation.

3 Module Content
(Please note that on occasion it may be necessary to amend the schedule)

Unit 1. Introduction to sustainable development

1. Introduction to sustainability- the problem.
2. Engineering Systems
3. Sustainability factors.

Unit 2. Accountability in sustainable development

a. Technical tools applied in achieving sustainability:
1. Environmental impact assessment, Social impact assessment. Cumulative impact

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 assessment.
2. Engineering sustainability – Triple bottom Line Assessment
3. Life cycle assessment.

b. Non-technical tools applied in achieving sustainability:

1. Regulatory, economic, and policy tools.
2. National and international policies.

Unit 3. Sustainable practices in Civil engineering

1. Aesthetics and structure
2. Indigenous civil engineering technology and material
3. Building sustainable infrastructure- use of material, energy and waste
management practices, net zero concept.
4. Evaluation of Materials for Sustainability- LCA

Unit 4. Case studies in Civil Engineering:

1. City planning
2. Water planning
3. Concept of sustainable building
4. Transportation

4 Specialist Resources (Faculty provided)

 Lecture theatre for seminars and lecture sessions.
5 Specialist Resources (Student provided with cost indicated)
n/a
6 Indicative Reading and Learning Support List

Key Texts

ISBN No. Information on text

Main references • Sustainability in Engineering Design and Construction. J. K.

Yates, Daniel Castro-Lacouture, CRC press (2016)
• Sustainable Infrastructure: The Guide to Green Engineering and
Design, S. Bry Sarte, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (2010).
• Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery.
Charles J. Kibert, Wiley & Sons, Inc. ( 2012).

Journal resources

Journal name Information on journal

n/a

Websites
Web addresses (URL)

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SLIIT courseweb - http://courseweb.sliit.lk/
Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, http://www.iesl.lk/

7 Teaching and Learning Methods

The Faculty of Engineering adopts a teaching and learning philosophy to develop the whole
student i.e. to provide you with challenging activities and assignments that require you to
develop and improve skills as well as increase knowledge and understanding of your subject
specialism.
Project-based learning is an instructional method in which you learn a range of skills and subject
matter in the process of creating their own projects. In this module you will formulate your own
design project related to sustainability in civil engineering under the guidance of the module
coordinator and build a practical and sustainable solution for a real-world problem. What is
most important in project-based learning is that you will learn the process of planning, designing
and implementing an outcome. You work in groups and bring your own experiences, abilities,
learning styles and perspectives to the project.

The lecture programme is designed to bridge the gap between your current knowledge,
understanding and level of skills in the discipline.
Interactive sessions with peers and the module coordinator will give you an opportunity to
actively get involved in investigations, presentations, discussions and/or exercises and may
involve self and peer assessment. This approach sees the learning needs as the focus of the
learning activity with the understanding that you will take responsibility for your own learning.

7.1 Unit Study Calendar:

CE 4921- Sustainable development in Civil Engineering

Year 4 Semester 2- 2nd July – 5th October 2018

WK Date Lecture Assessment Remarks
Due

1 03/07/18 Unit 1-1 In class Individual

Introduction to the term project projects
04/07/18 Unit 1-2

2 10/07/18 Unit 1-2

11/07/18 Unit 1-3

3 17/07/18 Unit 2a-1

18/07/18 Unit 2a-2

4 24/07/18 Workshop

25/07/18 Unit 2a-3

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5 31/07/18 Unit 2a-3 Submission 1

01/08/18 Unit 2a-3

6 07/08/18 Unit 2b-1,2

Unit 2b-2

14/08/18 Mid semester Exam

7
21/08/18 Unit 3-1

8 22/08/18 Workshop In class

9 28/09/18 Unit 3-2 Submission 2

29/08/18 Unit 3-3

10 04/09/18 Unit 3-4

05/09/18 Unit 4-1

11 11/09/18 Workshop In class

12/09/18 Unit 4-2

12 18/09/18 Unit 4-3,2 Submission 3

19/09/18 Revision

13 24/09/18 Poster presentation In class

Poster presentation In class

8 Assessment
8.1 Methods and Weightings:
graduate 2
Level of
WEIGHTING

attributes to Thinking
SUBMIS
DESCRIP ASSESSMENT be covered
LO1 LO2 LO3 SION
TION DESCRIPTION
WEEK

An open book Comprehensi

examination on,
Mid term   20% Week 7 paper for a Application,
duration of analysis and
one hour synthesis
CA A report and a Application,
(60%) presentation Analysis,
Assignm As per
upon the synthesis and
ent the unit
   40% completion of evaluation
(term study
a group
project) calendar
project.
reference PD1

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 End An open book Comprehensi
Seme End term examination on,
ster examinati    40% Week 16 paper for a Application,
(40%) on duration of analysis and
two hours synthesis

2
Levels of thinking according to Blooms Taxonomy
Knowledge
Recall of something encountered before but without having to change it, use it or understand it; facts.
Comprehension
Understanding the knowledge that has been acquired without needing to relate it to other information.
Application
Use of a learned concept to resolve some situation or solve a new problem in an appropriate way.
Analysis
Taking something learned apart into separate components for purposes of thinking about the parts and how they fit
together.
Synthesis
Generating or creating something different by assembling or connecting ideas in a way that makes a whole.
Evaluation
Looking at the particular value of materials, information or methods in characterizing the whole.

8.2 Assessment:
Pl refer to PD1 for assessment brief and details.

8.3 Midterm test

A mid term test is part of continuous assessment. You will have one hour written test. Majority
of the questions will be based on the given reference books. The contents covered until week 6
will be tested in the mid term test.

8.4 Repeat midterm

Repeat midterm test is only offered to those who fail to participate under the exceptional
circumstances mentioned below.
1. Under medical concessions – You have to follow the procedure mentioned in student
handbook to obtain medical concessions.
2. Under very special reasons that can be proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Those who get less than 45% (pass mark) but more than 35% at the midterm test and wanting to
upgrade (maximum mark you can achieve during a repeat exam is 45%) the mark will also be
eligible for resit.

8.5 Assignment Brief and Marking Criteria

Full details of the assignment brief and marking criteria will be issued to you at the start of the
module. All the information pertaining to this course will be uploaded on the courseweb
(http://courseweb.sliit.lk/). You are expected to check the course web at least on weekly basis
for updates.

8.6 Submission of reports/Coursework

The assignments with two copies of assignment submission cover sheets, should be handed in
the course web or the drop box in engineering building before by 5pm on the date indicated in
unit study calendar.

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8.7 Extensions
Extensions will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances and you must have a valid cause
(normally covered, for example, by a medical certificate). Applications for extensions need to be
made using the standard form obtainable from the Engineering office, 5th Floor.

Assignments submitted late without a sanctioned extension will be marked ‘0’.

If you are unable to submit your work by the deadline or within any extension granted; or if you
consider your performance has been affected by some exceptional circumstances you should
consider applying for Extenuating/Mitigating Circumstances. In such cases you should consult
the module coordinator.

8.8 Return of Coursework/reports

One copy of the Student Assessment cover sheet will normally be returned to you within three
working weeks. Student work be normally returned but you are advised to keep your own hard
and soft copy of any work submitted.

9 Workload expectations
There is a normative work load expected of you while following this module. Every 1 credit core
module entails 50 study hours spread over 14 weeks. The following table provides a rough
breakdown of how these hours might be spent over the whole semester – but this is only for
guidance.
It is expected that the students will pay close attention to the independent study component
and allocate the necessary time within the week in their time table or in the evening.

Description Hours
Attendance
13 weeks x 3 hours/week lecture time 39
-- weeks x 2 hour/week tutorial/workshop time -
--weeks x 2 hours/week laboratory time -
Independent work
Preparatory work eg. Checking courseweb, revising class work, working 30
out tutorials and reading text books etc.
15 weeks x 2 hours/week
Total hours for in class engagement and supplementary study hours 69
Assessments
Preparation of laboratory report/project reports 75
15 weeks x 5 hours/week
Mid semester examination 1 hour in class examination 01
End semester examination 02 hours in class examination 02
Other work
Any remaining time would be used for preparation activities 03
Total number of hours for the module 150

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10 Student Conduct and Behaviour
Students are expected to comply with the code of conduct as stipulated in SLIIT Student Rule
Book for Behaviour and Attendance. A copy of Student Rule Book is given to all the enrolling
students at the beginning of the semester 1. Students who do not conduct themselves in
accordance with this code and who are disruptive in class may be excluded from the module and
may be subject to the SLIIT disciplinary procedures.

9.1 Attendance in Class

80% attendance in both lecturers and workshops is expected from you. In the interest of
courtesy to fellow students and staff, you are reminded that it is expected that you will be
punctual on arrival at class and in good time for the beginning of the lecture.

9.2 Mobile Phones

In the interest of courtesy to fellow students and staff please ensure that mobile phones are
switched off during lectures, lab and tutorial/workshop classes. In exceptional circumstances
the module examiner may allow individual phones to be kept on if a valid reason is given. Any
student who considers they have a valid reason must discuss this with the lecturer prior to the
lecture starting. If permission is granted the phone should be put in a ‘silent mode’.

9.4 Plagiarism and Collusion

Plagiarism and collusion are very serious offences that can result in expulsion from the
Institution. This is because those found guilty of plagiarism or collusion will not only have
attempted to represent someone else’s work as their own but have also sought to gain an unfair
advantage over their fellow students. Your submitted work will be randomly checked using the
TURNITIN software.

9.4.1 Avoiding Plagiarism and Collusion

In the case of group work you are encouraged to work actively in a team. However, the
sections of the assignment that you answer must be your own individual work.
1. You should make it very clear what sources of information have been used; where
material/information from these sources is quoted it must be clearly referenced using
the Harvard Referencing System. (Details can be obtained from
https://www.citethisforme.com/harvard-referencing).
2. Never attempt to copy or paraphrase another student’s work.

11 Registration
You are reminded that only students who have formally registered as participants on a module
will be able to gain credits. Students are responsible for checking and amending their module
registration status through e-vision.
12 Course Handbook and Academic Regulations for Students
This module guide should be read in conjunction with the terms and conditions contained in
your ‘Student Handbook’ and the SLIIT Student Rule Book.

Policies and regulations that are in force at the institute is available with the academic affairs
division.

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