1st semester - Bachelor of Civil Engineering:

SCI CS1

SCI CS2

BIM CS1

HOB CS1

STD CS1

BEN CS1

SEW CS1

approval

written exam

approval

approval

written exam

oral exam

approval

2 ECTS

4 ECTS

SPJ CP1

3 ECTS

Semester project 6 ECTS

Thematic short-courses:

SCI 2
Mathematical
Analysis

Physical properties &

units
Reference systems
Kinematics of
particles
Kinetics of particles
Vehicle dynamics

Lab: demonstrations
IT: MathCad

BIM 1
Building
Information Model

Limits calculation
Differentiation
Trigonometric
functions
Exponential functions
Integration
Vectors in space
Vector functions in
space

IT: MathCad

Latest IT
programmes for
sketching and
modelling of
buildings and
structures in three
dimensions
Extracting data from
3D models for
further work and
analysis in
associated
programmes
Use of Peripheral
equipment such as
printers, plotters,
internet facilities,
etc.

February 2014 /20.10.2013

4 ECTS

2 ECTS

Commercial Building Development

HOB 1
House Building

Infrastructure
Planning
Local authorities
Materials
Structures
Project methodology
Technical coownership

STD 1
Static Analysis and
Load
Determination

5 ECTS

Literature search, search methods and knowledge databases.

Science for engineers and project output.

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SCI 1
Dynamics of
Particles

4 ECTS

Stability of bearing
structures
Load paths & transfer
of forces through
structures
Actions on buildings
Loads and safety Eurocodes EC0 and EC1
Introduction to static
mechanics
2D force systems
Design and calculation
of simple plane
structures
Truss structures
Fundamental statics
for plane structures
Internal forces in
trusses, beams and
frames.
Approximation of
structural sections

IT: Computer analysis of

smaller structures
K

BEN 1
Building Physics

SEW 1
House Drainage

Calculation of U-values
Calculation of
transmission loss
Calculation of
ventilation loss by
natural ventilation
Design of radiators
and radiant heat
Conversion of heat
loss to the annual
energy consumption
Information about BR
requirements for new
buildings ( 7)
Moisture Calculation
in structures

IT: Excel

Drainage system of
buildings
Planning and
dimensioning of
discharge and
rainwater pipes.
Combined systems
Manholes, gullies
and routing
Drainage drawings

SPJ 1
Semester project

Building Design Project

for a simple commercial
building development.
The project is to include:
Planning
Layout design
Outline calculations
Drawings and details
Project Presentation
with relevant
programmes
Courses involved and
their weight:
HOB 1 + STD 1
55-65%
BEN 1 + SEW 1
35-45%