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1 Commencement of the Study Curriculum 4
2 The Aim of the Programme 4
3 General information about the programme 5

3.1 Course registration 6
3.2 Course types 6
3.2.1 Compulsory courses 7
3.2.2 Compulsory specialization courses 7
3.2.3 Elective courses, Compulsory for each specialisation 7
3.2.4 Theme courses 7
3.2.5 Construction Workshop 8
3.2.6 Internship 8
3.2.7 Semester projects 9
3.2.8 Interdisciplinary project 9
3.2.9 Bachelor project 9
4 The content and structure of the programme 10

4.1 The basic engineering part 10
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4.1.1 1 semester 10
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4.1.2 2 Semester 14
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4.1.3 3 semester 17
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4.1.4 4 Semester 21
4.2 Specializations 27
4.2.1 Learning goals Structural Design 27
4.2.2 Learning goals Civil Works 30
4.2.3 Learning goals Energy Design 34
5 Rules and Regulations on Exam, Forms of Exam and Assessment 36

5.1 Rules and regulations 36
5.1.1 Registration for an exam 36
5.1.2 Withdrawal from an exam 36
5.1.3 Extended exam time 36
5.1.4 Illness or other documented reasons 36
5.1.5 Conduct of Exam 37
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5.1.6 Disturbing behaviour and cheating in exams 37

5.1.7 Exam complaints 39
5.2 Forms of Exam 42
5.2.1 Written Exam 42
5.2.2 Oral Examination 44
5.2.3 Project Exams 44
5.2.4 Approval 45
5.3 External and Internal Exams 45
5.4 Grading and assessment criteria 45
5.5 Make-up exams, re-exams and repeating of courses 46
6 Time limits and other terms and conditions 47

6.1 Deadlines 47
6.2 Commencement of studies exam 47
6.3 The First-year Exam 47
6.4 Conditions within the programme 48
7 Withdrawal and Re-enrolment 48
8 Credit Transfer Regulations 49
9 Exemption regulations 49
10 Leave of absence 50
11 Title and Diploma 50

11.1 Title 50
11.2 Diploma 51
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VIA University College Dato: February 2016
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
1 Commencement of the Study Curriculum

The Study Curriculum takes effect on February 1, 2016, to students who are admitted to VIA Civil
Engineering study programme at winter intake 2016.
This curriculum replaces all previous curricula relevant to students, as per February 2016 did not yet
complete the study.
The Study Curriculum is drawn up in accordance to the following orders:

No. 527 of 21.06.2002 on Bachelor in Civil Engineering
No. 1521 of 16.12.2013 on Business Academy- and Bachelor programmes, only 18
No. 85 of 26.01.2016 on admission to Business Academy- and Bachelor programmes
No. 1519 of 16.12.2013 on testing and examinations in business related programmes
No. 114 of 03.02.2015 on the grading scale and other assessments.
Furthermore, this Curriculum refers to course descriptions and other documents published at study net, e.g.
project guidelines.
2 The Aim of the Programme

The Bachelor of engineering programme in Civil Engineering at VIA University College, VIA Engineering is a
complete education according to the executive order with the purpose of qualifying the students to handle
national and international occupations, in which they are to:
translate technical research results as well as scientific and technical knowledge into practical usage in
connection with development tasks and by the solution of technical problems
critically acquire new knowledge in relevant engineering areas
independently solve occurring engineering jobs
plan, realize and manage technical and technological constructions, including being able to include
social, economic, environmental and work environmental consequences in the solution of technical
problems
be part of co operational and managerial functions and contexts at a qualified level along with people of
different educational, linguistic and cultural backgrounds
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The purpose of the civil engineering study programme is that the graduates are qualified to describe,
express and communicate problems and results in a scientific context as well as being able to apply
scientific method.
Furthermore they must be able to employ the results of national and international research, experimental and
development work.
The scientific method is practiced in study projects and the final project.
The student must be able to:
describe the subject of an investigation
inductively put forward a hypothesis based on observations (data, empiricism)
deduce the consequences of the hypothesis
select a method
control external variables (i.e. if the results originate from the investigated variable and not from others)
gather relevant data
analyse, interpret and explain the results
communicate the results in a report and through a presentation (lecture)
VIA Engineering has the additional objective that the graduates of the civil engineering line are capable of
working independently and developing skills in the areas Building and Construction as well as Environment
and Resources.
Maturity levels
Level 1: 0-1st study year: Introduction phase Controlled contact classes for 12 weeks, consultant
offers for some courses and a few project courses
Level 2: 1st-2nd-study year: In-depth phase 12 weeks of classes and a few project courses
Level 3: 2nd-3rd study year: Specializing phase Classes with about 50 % contact hours and the
remaining with counsellor/initiator. The classes may be very individual
The graduates are moreover expected to be able to perform managing and coordinating functions.
The purpose of the civil engineering programme is furthermore that the students acquire qualifications for
further education, including the Master degrees.
3 General information about the programme

New students are accepted every six months in August and February.
The programme is fixed at 7 semesters (3 years), which is described in details in chapter 4. The
programme consists of:
A basic engineering section of almost 2 years (1st, 2nd, 3rd and part of 4th semester).
A final specializing starting at 4th semester and covering 6th and 7th semester as well.
Half a year of integrated trainee period (internship), which takes place during the 5th semester.
Students with construction technical vocational training may be exempted from the integrated trainee period,
see paragraph 3.2.6 and chapter 8.
The education encompasses a number of courses, which individually have the purpose of giving the
students an entirety of scientific qualifications within a specified timeframe. The course types are described
in details in chapter 3.2.
During the programme, such results of national and international research, experimental and development
work will be included which are relevant to the profession and fit for contributing exemplary to developing
and applying new professional knowledge.
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3.1 Course registration
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Every semester an information meeting is held, regarding the choice of courses on 4 , 6 and 7 semester.
Shortly after this meeting, the students must carry out registration through a Self-Service facility.
Students who continue on other semesters than the above-mentioned are automatically registered for all
courses at their next semester.
Usually, the registration is binding.
Change of registration can be made due to following reasons:

If a prerequisite course is non-passed or non-approved at the examination. See appendix 1 and contact
the student advisor.
If an elective course is cancelled due to few registrations.
If the schedule makes participation in the course impossible. Therefore, please check your schedule as
soon as possible in relation to semester start.
If a course is non-passed/non-approved at the examination, the student in question must follow the course in
the following semester and therefore registration also applies to this course.
3.2 Course types

A course may extent from 1 to 30 ECTS. The programme is fixed at 60 ECTS per year.
A completed education thus has an extent of 210 ECTS i.e. 7 semesters in 3 years (see appendix 1).
ECTS is a joint European scoring system, which indicates the workload and the duration of a study element,
but not the severity.
1 ECTS point corresponds to a workload of 27.5 hours. An academic year of 60 ECTS thus corresponds to
1,650 hours of work for the student.
The course may be categorised within the following main groups:

Compulsory courses
Compulsory specialisation courses
Compulsory elective courses
Theme courses
Construction workshops
Integrated internship
Semester projects from 1st to 4 semester
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Interdisciplinary project on 6 semester

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Bachelor project on 7 semester

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Each course will have a course description which includes:

Course purpose and goals
Professional topics within the course
Learning methods and activities
Prerequisites to participate in the course
Way of evaluation
Specifically on prerequisites
For any given course there may be prerequisite courses. In order to participate in a course the student must
have successfully completed any prerequisite courses as listed in the course description before following the
given course.
If the prerequisite is that a course must be completed, the student must be enrolled and have taken part in
the exam/ approval procedure for the prerequisite course at least once.
The student may apply for an exemption if the prerequisites are not fulfilled. Refer to section 9..
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3.2.1 Compulsory courses
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All courses from 1 to 3 semester are compulsory and might be part of the semester project.
These courses are common to all students in the Civil Engineering Programme.
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The same applies to the course CMP CS6, Construction Project Management on 6 /7 semester as well as
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the interdisciplinary project on 6 semester and the bachelor project on 7 semester.
The compulsory courses are evaluated or examined, according to the overview in Chapter 4.
3.2.2 Compulsory specialization courses

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In the 4 semester the engineering programme is divided into these directions:
Civil Works
Building
Structural Design
Energy Design.
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This division is continued on 6 and 7 semesters specialisations:
Civil Works
Structural Design
Energy Design.
One of the conditions, in order to obtain a specialization is to pass the compulsory specialization courses on
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4 , 6 and 7 semester. See section 11.1.
3.2.3 Elective courses, Compulsory for each specialisation

Within each specialization, the students may choose from a number of elective courses. The overview in
Chapter 4.2 shows, how many ECTS is necessary to pass this category of courses in order to obtain a
specialization.
3.2.4 Theme courses

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On the main engineering part during 1 to 3 semester, a few theme courses are included. The purpose of
the theme courses is to strengthen the students abilities to perform project work and to document project
work through the introduction of different utilities.
The first part of the courses includes study techniques and project methodology. The students are introduced
to the project oriented study form and will obtain skills in relation to problem formulation and project outcome.
Furthermore, the students will study the skills of literature searching and the gathering of other source
material. The phases of the project are in focus, including the process from idea to realization, with the
purpose of facilitating the project description and limitation. In addition, project management tools will be
introduced.
The theme courses also introduce the concept of science. In this way, the students will increase their skills
for choosing the scientific project methodology, the ability to be critical towards data and other source
material, and the ability to take the project solutions into perspective.
In addition, concepts such as ethics, validity and reliability will be defined. Furthermore, the students abilities
to present project synopsis are trained and thereby the communicative skills in relation to customers or
receiver groups are improved.
As a natural continuation of the scientifically based validation of source data, the concept of quality control is
also introduced as part of the theme courses. Quality control is included as part of all projects. The
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understanding of the concept of quality as a measurable size is practiced by the presentation of tools of
scrutiny and control measures in relation to project work.
The theme courses are scheduled in the programme with the aim of theoretical development, which also
reflect an increasing progression in the quality demands of the project work throughout the semesters.
See also the overview in chapter 4.1.
3.2.5 Construction Workshop

During semester 1 to 3, the practical learning activity Construction Workshop (CT) is part of the schedule for
students, who, after individual assessment does not have the necessary practical conditions for fulfilling the
education.
The Construction Workshop includes a number of practical activities in laboratories and on building sites,
together with several visits to places such as construction products manufacturer.
Throughout these activities, the student will get insight into the practical relations when it comes to design,
building processes and the manufacturing of a number of construction components.
The laboratory activities will make good basis for the student to comprehend the theories, and the student
will have plenty of opportunities to carry out a great deal of testing.
The practical workshops are integrated with the theoretical courses, in order for them to support each other,
meaning that the student will get significant insight into building methods and details within the different
disciplines.
The Construction Workshop is Compulsory and participation, reporting and activities are basis for approval.
For further information, please see Appendix 6.
3.2.6 Internship
The internship encompasses 1 semester of 30 ECTS (at least 20 weeks).
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It is placed in the 5 semester of the programme and is carried out as a paid trainee period in a private or
public corporation in Denmark or abroad.
An approved/not approved assessment is given.
The professional content takes the shape of engineering assistant work based on the knowledge gained in
the first 4 semesters.
The following pre-requirements must be met, before the internship may be commenced:
All courses up to and including the 3rd semester must be passed/approved.
The courses in 4th semester must be followed.
The study project of 4th semester must be passed.
The 5 week construction workshop must be passed.
Students with a construction technical relevant education or vocational training may choose to be exempted
from the internship.
More explicit rules regarding this may be found in the credit transfer regulations, chapter 8.
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3.2.7 Semester projects
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The semester projects from 1 to 4 semester respectively are considered significant part on each semester.
The size of the project vary according to the number of courses:
The 1st semester project encompasses a total of 6 ECTS, cf. chapter 4.1.1.
The 2nd semester project encompasses a total of 7 ECTS, cf. chapter 4.1.2.
The 3rd semester project encompasses a total of 6 ECTS, cf. chapter 4.1.3.
The 4th semester project encompasses a total of 8 ECTS, cf. chapter 4.1.4.
The students work in groups of 2 -4 persons and they are examined in the project as a group, by an oral test
with individual assessment.
The project must be documented in the form of a report containing the basis of the project, description of the
solution, calculations, drawings, etc.
The report must be prepared in a way and extent, which provides clarity, as is not to be expected that all
details are assessed by examiner and co-examiner.
If the report is a group assignment, the author of each section must also be specified.
3.2.8 Interdisciplinary project

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During the 6 semester, the students complete an interdisciplinary project worth 10 ECTS.
The students must work in groups of minimum 3 persons and select the subject themselves.
The students will be examined in the project together as a group, by an oral test with individual assessment.
3.2.9 Bachelor project

During the 7th semester, a bachelor project (final project) of at least 18 ECTS is completed. The bachelor
project must be completed in groups of minimum 3 persons. Head of programme may however, in
exceptional cases, grant an exemption from this requirement.
The requirements for commencing the bachelor project are that the student has passed the courses of
semesters 1-6 (or courses extending to a total of 180 ECTS, including the internship of 30 ECTS).
The bachelor project includes an independent experimental, empiric and/or theoretic evaluation of a practical
problem in connection with the central subjects of the programme. The final project must document the
students ability to apply engineering theories and methods within an academically delimited area. The
bachelor project must also reflect the students abilities to express them professionally and structured within
the topic.
The students will be examined in the project individually/in groups, by an oral test with individual
assessment.
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4 The content and structure of the programme
4.1 The basic engineering part

The basic engineering section encompasses the first four semesters of the programme and consists of
courses with a total extent of 30 ECTS per semester corresponding to 120 ECTS overall.
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1 to 3 semester only includes compulsory courses and project.
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The 4 semester also consists of compulsory courses and a project, within the direction chosen by the
student.
The academic content of the basic engineering part is in keywords shown in the overviews later in this
section.
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In addition to the disciplinary courses, a number of theme courses are applicable on 1 to 3 semester and
they are described in chapter 3.2.4.
Among others, the students must rehearse presentation techniques in both writing and orally. The students
spelling and fluency are part of the assessment of the final project. A poor spelling and lack of fluency
thereby cause the grading to be affected negatively. VIA may grant an exemption from the above
requirements, if the students can document a relevant, specific disability.
4.1.1 1st semester

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The overall theme of the 1 semester is Commercial Building Development. A project is completed, where
focus is on design, design and execution of certain constructions and installations in a large building in
concrete, timber and steel.
The project work is completed in project groups, who cooperate in solving the challenges within the current
theme, supported by participation in lectures and theme courses.
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Basically, common learning goals are set for all 1 semester students.
4.1.1.1 1st semester learning goals
Purpose:
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At the end of 1 semester, the students must:
obtain an understanding of the common rules for project design
obtain a routine in the composition of project material at a level up to and including the pilot project
Skills:
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At the end of 1 semester, the students must:
become familiar with the most common construction principles, choice of materials, the stability of the
building and layout, cf. the building regulations
be able to design and dimension heating installations and discharge systems on the site
Through completion of the project, group cooperation, report writing and presentation technique will be put
into practice.
In the course, IT figures as a pedagogical method. The aim is that IT will support the learning process of the
students and their understanding of the engineeringtechnical possibilities in the application of modelling,
simulation etc.
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Competencies
At the end of the semester, the students must:
have insight into the methods and analysing tools in relation to the execution and planning of small
industrial constructions, including design of heating systems and drainages
obtain knowledge on regulations of design of small industrial constructions
4.1.1.2 Content and Structure of 1st Semester
General
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The overall theme of the 1 semester is House Building simple industrial buildings. The project work
relates to this theme and so do the disciplinary courses.
In the project, the students must develop project material for an industrial building. The industrial building is
to be used in a camping centre, which is a combination of an exhibition hall, a preparation work shop and a
separate administration building. The administration building includes a basement with room for archives,
storage and technical facilities. Furthermore, the site must be predisposed to auto transporting and
necessary parking space for caravans, which are to be prepared and sold and to some extent, customer
parking.
Meetings are to be held with the site manager, in case of possible project changes and furthermore, a time
schedule is to be set up, including staffing. Main drawings are to be completed in a 3D building model in
Revit. The hall must be constructed with supportive structures in steel frames. Calculations must be made,
determining the load and perspective dimensioning of chosen construction must be conducted by means of
total entries.
Furthermore, calculations are made of U-values, transmission loss of the climate screen and heat loss
calculations are made etc. The project also includes drainages in soil for the buildings with associated
surrounding areas. The design of waste water, rain water and possibly drain pipes are also relevant.
Through the project, disciplines such as group work, report writing and presentation techniques are
practised.
4.1.1.3 The Individual Disciplinary Lecturing
General
The individual disciplinary lecturing deals with regulations, theories and techniques within different specific
disciplines. The academic presentation is scheduled during the first 12 weeks of the semester.
The individual courses learning objectives are shown in Appendix 2.
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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 3 ECTS 4 ECTS 5 ECTS 4 ECTS 2 ECTS
SPJ CP1 Semester project 6 ECTS Commercial Building Development

Thematic short-courses: Literature search, search methods and knowledge databases.
Science for engineers and project output.
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SCI 1 SCI 2 BIM 1 HOB 1 STD 1 BEN 1 SEW 1 SPJ 1

Dynamics of Mathematical Building House Building Static Analysis and Building Physics House Drainage Semester project
Particles Analysis Information Model Load
Determination
Physical properties & Limits calculation Latest IT Infrastructure Stability of bearing Calculation of U-values Drainage system of Building Design Project
units Differentiation programmes for Planning structures Calculation of buildings for a simple commercial
Reference systems Trigonometric sketching and Local authorities Load paths & transfer transmission loss Planning and building development.
Kinematics of functions modelling of Materials of forces through Calculation of dimensioning of The project is to include:
particles Exponential functions buildings and Structures structures ventilation loss by discharge and Planning
Kinetics of particles Integration structures in three Project methodology Actions on buildings natural ventilation rainwater pipes. Layout design
Vehicle dynamics Vectors in space dimensions Technical co- Loads and safety Euro- Design of radiators Combined systems Outline calculations
Vector functions in Extracting data from ownership codes EC0 and EC1 and radiant heat Manholes, gullies Drawings and details
space 3D models for Introduction to static Conversion of heat and routing Project Presentation
Lab: demonstrations further work and mechanics loss to the annual Drainage drawings with relevant
IT: MathCad analysis in 2D force systems energy consumption programmes
IT: MathCad associated Design and calculation Information about BR
programmes of simple plane requirements for new Courses involved and
Use of Peripheral structures buildings ( 7) their weight:
equipment such as Truss structures Moisture Calculation
printers, plotters, Fundamental statics in structures HOB 1 + STD 1
internet facilities, for plane structures 55-65%
etc. Internal forces in IT: Excel
trusses, beams and BEN 1 + SEW 1
frames. 35-45%
Approximation of
structural sections
IT: Computer analysis of

smaller structures
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February 2014 /20.10.2013

Theme Courses in Term Project 1st semester.
Term Project 6 ECTS Commercial Building Development
Theme courses: Literature search, search methods and knowledge databases.

Science for engineers and project output.
Theme 1.1 (TOP C11) Theme 1.2 (TOP C12) Theme 1.5 (TOP C15)
Literature search, search Science for engineers The project's output
methods and knowledge
databases
Basic science: Outline of Project documentation
What is science? Drawing comprehension
The scientific process Common principles of drawing
(drawing levels and numbers)
Scientific theories and methods in
engineering:
Report (academic) Writing
System of reference
Source criticism
Lecturer: Lecturer: Lecturer:

Librarians Regner Bk Hessellund + possible Regner B. Hessellund
guest lecturer
Evaluation: Evaluation: Evaluation:

Approval based on presence in Approved / not approved based on Approval based on presence in
classes the following criteria: classes
Actively work in the class
Presentation of a case, which
demonstrated an understanding
of the subject
Scope: Scope: Scope:

2 lessons of 45min each. 6 lessons of 45min each. 2 lessons of 45min each.
Valid from Februar 2016 /rev. 19.12.2015

4.1.2 2nd Semester
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The overall theme of the 2 semester is City Engineering Urban Infrastructure. The students will
complete a project, where they must plan an infrastructural project assignment, including land development.
The project work is completed in project groups, who cooperate in solving the challenges within the current
theme, supported by participation in lectures and theme courses.
The project groups will initiate their own project formulations and plan the project work however the projects
will be subject to certain minimums in relation to the extent and the analysis of the professional elements of
the semester. The minimums will be described in one of the following chapters.
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4.1.2.1 2nd Semester Learning Goals
Purpose
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At the end of the 2 semester, the students must:
obtain an understanding of planning and project design of infrastructural facilities
obtain a routine in the completion of projects in this sector
Skills
skills in applying learned knowledge to the solving of practical infrastructural project works
the ability to convert the results of lab work into practical project oriented application
the ability to plan and complete practical project works
skills in communication of the project results to the client
Competencies
be able to use the knowledge obtained and the skills achieved during the semester, in order to perform
analyses of infrastructural projects, including applicable solutions
in cooperation with other students, be able to complete design of infrastructural projects related to the
semester theme
4.1.2.2 The Content and Structure of 2nd Semester
General
Through working on a project including infrastructural planning of a new development area located in
connection with an existing urban community, the student must develop skills in planning, problem
statement, project description, collection and processing of data as well as the design of this type of facility.
In connection with the project work, compulsory as well as free theme courses supporting the project work
are conducted. Through completion of the projects theme part, laboratory exercises are executed in the
material theory and road building field, supporting the analytical skills of the student.
General
disciplines. The professional presentation is scheduled during the first twelve weeks of the semester.
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2nd semester Bachelor of Civil Engineering:
SCI CS3 SCI CS4 SCI CS6 GEO CS1 CMP CS1 ROA CS1 STD CS2 MSC CS1
approval written exam approval approval approval oral exam approval approval
3 ECTS 4 ECTS 2 ECTS 3 ECTS 2 ECTS 4 ECTS 3 ECTS 2 ECTS
SPJ CP2 Semester project 7 ECTS Urban Development Infrastructural Planning
Thematic short-courses: Project methodology for engineers and MicroStation.
SCI 3 SCI 4 SCI 6 GEO 1 CMP 1 ROA 1 STD 2 MSC 1 SPJ 2

Geometry and Elastic Analysis, Basic Engineering Construction Road Building in Design of Load Materials Semester
Linear Algebra Strength and Hydraulics Geology Management Urban Areas Bearing Science project
Deformation and Planning Structures
Applied Structural design Hydro dynamics Hard rocks and soil The necessity of Planning in urban Forces i 3D Fabric structure Infrastructural
integration: of steel and Movement as a result of geo- planning areas Design of spatially Porosity planning for a new
area moment timber beams Continuity logical processes Planning tools Planning and road stable structures. Density development in an
area moment of Cross-section equation Geological Time and codes Transfer of forces Strength existing urban
inertia constants Bernouillis development, resource planning Geometric design of through structures Stiffness/rigidity setting.
polar moment of Stresses equation processes and IT-tools for roads and paths in Actions on load- Timber
inertia Tension Energy sediments from planning urban areas bearing structures Structure Courses involved
Polar coordinates Bending equations Upper Cretaceous Project planning Design of minor road (EC0 & EC1) Moisture and their weighting:
Matrices and Biaxial bending Pipe hydraulics up to present time Project facilities and Strength and Durability
matrix algebra: Combined Flow Analysis of description squares deformation Metals STD 2+ MSC 1:
Specific matrices stresses Energy Grade landforms using Junction design in calculations for Structure 25-40%
Determinants and Shear Lines elevation curves urban areas structural timber Corrosion
Cramers Torsion Colebrook and Different types of Speed reducing Design and Iron ROA 1+CMP 1
sentence Deformations Whites geological maps measures calculation of wind Steel +GEO1:
Complex numbers calculation formulae Methodology in Pipeline construction bracing structures Laboratory 60-75%
Linear equations Euler Columns Exponential description of soil and water draining exercises
Common 1st and Centrally loaded formulas samples in urban areas IT: Strength and rigidity
2nd order columns Local head loss Interpretation of Architectural design analysis.
differential Serial and drilling data Use of Unbound
equations. IT: Discrepancy parallel Introduction to materials road IT: Strength and
analysis of beams connected pipe groundwater construction. stiffness analysis
IT: MathCad systems conditions
Geological cross-
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Valid from February 2016 /rev. 09-01-2016

Theme Courses in Term Project 2rd semester.
Term Project 7 ECTS Urban Development infrastructurel planning
Theme courses: Project methodology for engineers and MicroStation.
Theme 2.1 (TOP C21) Theme 2.5 (TOP C25)

Project methodology for engineers MicroStation
Refreshing 1st semester learning Basic MicroStation

Intro to the development of a problem Start-up and layer management.
formulation Lines and arcs.
Project description and synopsis Text and dimensions.
project methodology Adjustments and offset.
Study Technique Map processing.
Drawing of the cross sections and details.
Assignment: Cell libraries
Develop a project description at your own Setup a drawing and plot to pdf.
project.
Lecturer:
Regner Bk Hessellund and the term lecturers. Lecturer:
Katrine Steenbach
Evaluation:
Approval based on presence in classes Evaluation:
Is also a part of the project examination. Approval based on presence in classes
Is also a part of the project examination.
Scope:
2 x 4 lessons of 45min. each. Scope:
4 x 2 lessons of 45 min. each + self-study
Valid from February 2016 /rev. 19.12.2015

4.1.3 3rd semester
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The overall theme of the 3 semester is Structural Design Larger Buildings. The semester project focuses on
design, planning, completion of certain constructions and installations in larger buildings of concrete, timber and
steel.
The project groups will initiate their own project formulations and plan the project work; and during the entire
project process, the semester lecturers will provide necessary guidance to the project groups.
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4.1.3.1 3rd Semester learning goals
Purpose
obtained an understanding of the planning and design of large buildings
have become experienced in the implementation of building projects
Skills
be able to analyse the prerequisites, limitation and use of calculation methods for the design of building
projects
be able to analyse the interaction between design and execution of part elements in a building project
have acquired general understanding of the building process planning and economy
have acquired understanding of technical, economical and organizational aspects of the execution
phase
have the ability to analyse a structure for the generation of alternative designs
have the ability to calculate and design structures in steel, timber, concrete and geotechniques
be able to perform analysis of building services, and calculate a complete energy framework for the
building
be able to design ventilation system
be able to understanding the use of IT tools for design, modelling and execution
Competencies
be able to use the knowledge obtained and the skills achieved during the semester, in order to plan and
design large house building
obtain insight into the completion of construction projects and have achieved a certain routine within this
area.
4.1.3.2 The Content and Structure of 3rd Semester
General
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The overall theme of the 3 semester is Structural Design Larger Buildings. The project work relates to
this theme and so do the disciplinary courses.
As basis of the theme, the drawings from an Industrial Construction will be uploaded to the Studynet. The
drawings are considered a conceptual to a construction project. The venue is not localised, however it is
meaningful to the project, each project group will find a suited plot.
The project groups may propose alternatives to the suggested project. Furthermore, the group may also find
their own construction project, as long as it is approved by the supervisors.
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General:
disciplines. The professional presentation is scheduled during the first twelve weeks of the semester.
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3rd semester Bachelor of Civil Engineering:
CON CS1 GEO CS2 STD CS3 BEN CS2 CMP CS2 INO CS1
approval oral exam written oral exam approval approval

4 ECTS 4 ECTS 4 ECTS 3 ECTS 4 ECTS 5 ECTS
SPJ CP3 Semester project 6 ECTS Structural Design Industrial Building
Thematic short-courses: Quality assurance in the construction sector.
CON 1 GEO 2 STD 3 BEN 2 CMP 2 INO 1 SPJ 3

Science of Basic Soil Structures, Stability Energy Civil Engineering Innovation Semester project
Materials for Mechanics Strip and Connections Consumption Management and
Concrete and Footings, Pile Analysis Economy
Concrete Structures Foundation
Concrete Material Geotechnical Spatial stability Analysis of an Energy Concrete Creative, innovative Design project for a large
Durability classification of soil Capacity of steel Frame Calculation Shuttering and entrepreneurial building comprising the
Proportions types. structures Transmission loss Reinforcement processes, leading to design of major
Testing Stresses in soil Columns subject to Windows Use of cranes cross-professional structural elements
Check of strength and Flow in soil moments Shadings/Shadows Economy solutions to specific (concrete, steel and/or
safety levels Uplift and erosion (steel/timber) Design analysis Cost analysis welfare challenges. timber), foundations and
Bending and shear in Soil strength Connections in steel Ventilation for office Investment building services.
concrete beams Direct foundations and timber buildings calculations
Abutments Piled foundations Diaphragms in timber Integrated Energy Budgeting Weighting:
Cutting reinforcement Statically determinate structures Design Calculations
Practical design piling Requirements for Low CON 1+STD 3:35-50%
Testing of concrete Basement walls Energy Class 2015
beams Foundation and piling and Building Class of BEN 2 : 16-23%
drawings. 2020
Passive solar heat CMP 2: 16-23%
Building air tightness
Energy supply GEO 2: 16-23%
Energy consumption in
existing buildings
Energy mapping
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Valid from February 2016 /rev. 09.01.2016

Theme Courses in Term Project 3rd semester.
Term Project 6 ECTS Structural Design Industrial Building
Theme couses: Quality assurance in the construction sector.
Theme 3.1 (TOP C31)

Quality assurance in the construction
sector.
Quality assurance as a system in the design
and execution in the build environment.
Assignment:
Quality assessment of own design work
Develop contract quality material on a
single building part
Lecturer:
Regner Bk Hessellund
Evaluation:
Part of the project examination on equal
terms with other professional engineering
skills.
Scope:
2 x 2 lessons of 45min each.
Valid from February 2016 /rev. 09-01-2016

4.1.4 4th Semester
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On the 4 semester, students may choose to target their educations in two different directions, CIVIL W ORKS
or BUILDING.
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4 semester CIVIL W ORKS encompasses underground constructions, such as road and infrastructure,
construction work, drainages and geotechnical engineering.
The semester project equals 8 ECTS points within abovementioned.
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The overview of the 4 semester CIVIL W ORKS is shown in Chapter 4.1.4.1.2.
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If the students choose to participate in 4 semester CIVIL W ORKS, the students will be introduced to the CIVIL
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W ORKS specialisation on 6 and 7 semester.
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4 semester BUILDING will focus on building structures, and energy design, within both new construction and
renovation projects.. The student can chose to specialise towards STRUCTURAL DESIGN or ENERGY DESIGN.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN encompasses concrete structures, timber structures, geotechnical engineering and
computer based analysis of structures.
ENERGY DESIGN encompasses optimizing of energy, alternative energy and 3D modelling of building
services.
The semester project equals 8 ECTS points within the abovementioned disciplines.
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The structure of the 4 semester BUILDING is shown in Chapter 4.1.4.2.2.
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If the students choose to participate in 4 semester BUILDING, the students will be introduced to the following
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2 specialisations on 6 and 7 semester: STRUCTURAL DESIGN and ENERGY DESIGN.
4.1.4.1 4th Semester CIVIL WORKS

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The overall theme of the 4 semester CIVIL W ORKS is Construction work in open areas
The students complete projects with a focus on planning, road design in open areas, including the design
and completion of certain structures and drainages.
The project groups will initiate their own project formulations and plan the project work; and during the entire
project process, the semester lecturers will provide necessary guidance to the project groups.
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Basically, common learning goals are set for all students on 4 semester CIVIL W ORKS.
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4.1.4.1.1 4 Semester Learning Goals
Purpose:
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At the end of the 4 semester CIVIL W ORKS, the students must:
obtained an understanding of the planning and design of infrastructural constructions in open land
have become skilled in the execution of projects within this area
Skills:
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show understanding of the project complexity
be able to use the knowledge from related courses
be able to analyse and use the data collected from practical activities and calculations
set up, describe and interpret the collected data, including the development of competencies
be able to prepare and present the actual project material
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Competencies
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design construction in open areas.
Obtain insight into the completion of construction projects, including applicable soil constructions and
have achieved a certain routine within this area.
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4.1.4.1.2 The Content and Structure of 4 Semester
General
The semester project theme is Construction work in open areas Through the project work, which include
the topics of urban infrastructures, geotechnical engineering, soil work, road construction and soil
contamination in open areas; the students will develop the skills of planning, problem formulation, project
description, data collection and management of this type of constructions.
4.1.4.1.3 The Individual Disciplinary Lecturing
General
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On 4 semester CIVIL W ORKS a specialisation is carried out of which the semester project covers 8 ECTS
points.
The disciplinary lecturing includes the disciplines road construction, geo technics, hygiene technics and
construction work.
The project is divided into two parts. A Compulsory part, which means topics and parts which are compulsory
for the report within each of the disciplines Road Construction, Construction Work, Hygiene Engineering, and
Geo Technics.
In relation to the elective part of the report, the students may choose different subjects within the disciplines
Road Construction, Construction Work, Hygiene Technics, or Geo Technics. The additional elective courses
may well cover only one specific discipline.
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4th semester Bachelor of Civil Engineering Civil Works:
BSM CS1 LSV CS1 CCT CS1 SEW CS2 GEO CS3 CMP CS3 ROA CS2
approval approval approval oral exam approval oral exam approval

SPJ CP4c Semester Project 8 ECTS Construction Work in Open Areas

Design of a bypass in open land
Planning and geometrical design of a highway using Novapoint - Design of main sewer and balancing ponds -
Geotechnical calculations for retaining walls and slope stability Earthworks Calculations - Budget costing for earthworks
BSM 1 LSV 1 CCT 1 SEW 2 GEO 3 CMP 3 ROA 2

Basic Principles of Land Surveying, Concrete Curing Main Sewerage Advanced Geo- Earthworks and Infrastructure and
Structural Design Setting Out and Technology and open channel technical Science price estimation road planning in
and Management Control Measuring flow Deformations, rural areas
Earth Pressure,
Stability
Statical systems Basic methods and Development of Design of small main Settlement of Mass calculations Road Planning
(commerce and theory for surveying maturity and sewers including buildings and Mass curves Planning and road
office buildings) and setting out strength basins and weirs footings Equipment allocation legislation
Good practice in Survey Instruments Early freezing (CSOs) The time progress of Soft bed work Environmental
construction Principles of Curing Flow in open pipes settlements Human resource screening
The design process surveying Thermal cracks and channels The total stability of Calculation and Tracing
Introduction to Levelling Outlet through slopes and estimation Horizontal alignment
precast concrete Measurement of orifices geotechnical Budgeting and vertical
projects points and area Pipe hydraulics constructions Types of soil alignment
Project and design calculations Network registration including slopes with contamination Pavement design
methodology Check and creation with a capillary rise. Screening for and materials
Basic principles of measurements GIS tools Soil pressure on contamination Road corridor plan
precast concrete retaining walls with Risk assessment Novapoint special
drawings (BIPS vertical and inclined Handling of Cross section
a113) sides. contaminated soil Drainage
Choice of distribution Local stability of Road capacity
models retaining structures
Design Organisation with vertical sides,
Design Management horizontal ground
Risk Management surface and inclined
sides and surface.
GeoSlope (Software)
Valid from February 2015 /07-01-2015

4.1.4.2 4th Semester - BUILDING
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The 4 semester BUILDING consists of 2 lines: STRUCTURAL DESIGN and ENERGY DESIGN.
The STRUCTURAL DESIGN students work with the design of loadbearing structures.
The ENERGY DESIGN students work with the energy-related aspects of building design.
The overall theme for the 4th semester Building is Structural design/ Energy design building renovation
and new-build.. The semester project focuses on the design of the loadbearing structure (concrete, steel
and timber) and building services.
The project work, which is common to STRUCTURAL DESIGN and ENERGY DESIGN, deals with both new
construction and renovation and is done in collaboration with students from Architectural Technology and
Construction Management (ATCM) programme and the project teams will consist of students from both study
programmes.
The project work will be undertaken in project groups.

This project work is to be undertaken in conjunction with and support from participation in the civil
engineering subjects on the fourth semester, cross-disciplinary courses and thematic courses with the ATCM
students.
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Basically, common learning goals are set for all students on the 4 semester BUILDING.
4.1.4.2.1 4th Semester Learning Goals
Purpose:
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At the end of the 4 semester, the student must have:
Obtained an understanding for planning and design for a multi-storey building in concrete and steel
Obtained an understanding of planning and design of renovation projects
Obtained experience in undertaking a structural design/ energy design project depending on
specialisation.
Skills:
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At the end of the 4 semester, the students must:
show an understanding for the project complexity
be able to use the knowledge from related courses
be able to analyze and use the data collected from practical activities and calculations
set up, describe and interpret the collected data, including the development of competencies
describe and complete a report including presentation material
be able to prepare and present the actual project material
Competencies
design large storey buildings
obtain insight into the completion of construction projects and have achieved a certain routine within this
area
4.1.4.2.2 The Content and Structure of 4th Semester
General
The STRUCTURAL DESIGN students will gain an understanding of planning and the design of load-bearing
structures associated with renovation and new-build projects and gain experience in the implementation of a
structural design project.
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The ENERGY DESIGN students will gain an understanding of planning and the design of building services, the
implementation of energy optimization and the integration of alternative energy sources. They will also gain
experience in the implementation of an energy design project.
Based on the architectural information presented, the project group will develop project material as specified
in the semester plan on the following pages.
4.1.4.2.3 The Individual Disciplinary Lecturing
General
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On the 4 semester BUILDING a specialisation is carried out of equal to 24 ECTS points, from which 16 ECTS
points are disciplinary lecturing and the remaining 8 ECTS point is the semester project.
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4th semester Bachelor of Civil Engineering Building:
Compulsory for Building Compulsory for Energy Design
BSM CS1 BEN CS3 Compulsory for Structural Design BEN CS4 REM CS1 TER CS1 STS CS1
approval approval approval approval Written ex oral exam

CON CS2 CCT CS1 CSA CS1 STD CS4 GEO CS3
oral exam approval oral exam approval approval
4 ECTS 1 ECTS 4 ECTS 3 ECTS 4 ECTS
SPJ CP4b Cross Professional Semester Project iGRaD 8 ECTS Building

Extension and energy renovation of apartment block 3-4 storeys
Structural Design: Structural design, analysis and calculation - Global structural principles - Calculation of concrete structures - Registration of structures and building services Design of steel structures -
Foundations, retaining walls and slope stability - Handling of cast concrete
Energy Design: Integrated Design Process Design and calculation of Building services Energy Framework Building Class 2020 3D design of building services - Geothermal heat supply
BSM 1 CON 2 CCT 1 CSA 1 STD 4 GEO 3

Basic Principles of Structural Concrete structures Concrete Curing Technology Computer Aided Structural Analysis Timber Diaphragms, Pad Advanced Geo-technical Science
Design and Management Foundation, Acoustics etc. Deformations, Earth Pressure,
Stability
Statical systems (commerce and office
buildings) Curtailment of reinforcement Development of maturity and strength Statical modelling Diaphragms in Timber Structures Settlement of buildings and footings
Good practice in construction Bending moment and shear force Early freezing Statical determinacy Reinforced Concrete Pad Foundation The time progress of settlements
The design process diagrams Curing Qualitative structural analysis of (centrally loaded) The total stability of slopes and
Introduction to precast concrete Beams in serviceability limit state Thermal cracks beams and frames Documentation of Structural Design geotechnical constructions including
projects Columns and walls in ultimate limit Analysis with structural design Calculations (Danish SBI 223) slopes with a capillary rise.
Project and design methodology state software. Introduction to Building Acoustics Soil pressure on retaining walls with
Basic principles of precast concrete Plastic calculations of continuous Virtual work. vertical and inclined sides.
drawings (BIPS a113) beams Flexibility method. Local stability of retaining structures
Choice of distribution models Slabs in ultimate limit state Introduction to plastic analysis of with vertical sides, horizontal ground
Design Organisation beams and frames. surface and inclined sides and
Design Management surface.
Risk Management GeoSlope (Software)
BEN 3 BEN 4 REM 1 TER 1 STS 1

Building Envelope Analyse Building Services 3D-modelling of building services Basic Thermodynamics Shallow Geothermal Systems
2-dimensional heat loss calculation, Facts about the thermal properties of different
for analysing thermal bridges Further and deeper understanding of the systematic The basis of thermodynamics rock and soil types.
Design of building services:
concept of BIM and its value in relation to Ideal gases and reversible processes The influence of groundwater on borehole heat
Heating system
Laboratory work: mechanical, electrical and plumbing services The second law of thermodynamics and entropy exchangers. Construction of boreholes and design
Domestic Water
Blower door test Knowledge of operating systems and handling of Real substances and dimensioning of borehole heat exchangers.
Internal Drainage
Thermography Revit MEP interface Refrigeration and heat pump systems Thermal response test.
Using and interacting with Revit MEP to compose Moist air Energy storage and balanced heat abstraction.
Planning of pathways and technical space
drawing documentation and other data for further Heat transfer Modelling software Earth Energy Designer (EED).
Sustainable energy supply
application in the planning and execution of building Function and quality control. Legislation and
Intro to sustainable assessment methods
and construction projects conflicts of interest.
Preparing building services and ventilation in a 3D Case studies.
model
Valid from February 2015 / 09-01-2015

4.2 Specializations
The specialization includes the 6th and 7th semester of the programme consisting of courses with a total of
30 ECTS per semester, equivalent to a total of 60 ECTS.
32 ECTS are compulsory for all Civil Engineering students (CMP CS6, TFP CP1 and PRO CP1) cf. section
3.1.1
If the student chooses to specialise, this is possible within the following areas:
Civil Works
Structural Design
Energy Design
Each specialization includes a number of compulsory specialisation courses as well as elective courses in
total 28 ECTS.
Within each specialization, there is a number of learning goals, which will enable the students to get
employed as engineers after graduation.
The learning goals are presented below.
Alternatively the student may choose to study without specialisation. In this case, he/she may choose among
all courses within the 6th and 7th semester or from another of VIA's engineering programs.
4.2.1 Learning goals Structural Design

Purpose:
After graduating as Structural Design Engineer, the students must:
obtain knowledge on straight tension levels and deformations in spatial beams, discs and plates
obtain knowledge and understanding of the basic plasticity theories, such as work assessment and
extreme principals
obtain knowledge on FEM methods
obtain knowledge on sturdiness, unfortunate and fire actions
obtain knowledge on the cohesion between different construction materials
obtain knowledge on the strengths and weaknesses of construction materials, when in use for carrying
constructions
obtain knowledge and understanding of the building process (design, completion etc.)
obtain knowledge on inner climate and control mechanisms, climate screens, including thermal bridges
in relation to heating
obtain knowledge on acoustics
obtain knowledge on fire technical relations
obtain knowledge about surface treatment of steel
Skills:
After graduating as Structural Engineer, the students must:
be able to determine the cutting force curves for different straight and spatial construction types, as well
elastic as plastic.
be able to analyse single beams, columns and beam columns in relation to tensions and deformations
be able to work thoroughly with the Eurocode DS/EN 1990, including the characteristic values, the partial
coefficient method, fracture conditions (ULS), usage conditions (SLS), load combinations etc.
be able to work with the Eurocode DS/EN 1991 regarding own load, payload and natural load
be able to work with 3D modelling of structures (object oriented)
be able to work with the static operation of buildings, such as the stability of buildings (frames, lattice,
discs etc.) and to analyse structures in relation to principal deformation processes
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be able to work with the material properties of wood and the static operation of wood constructions, and
furthermore, to calculate wooden beams and lattice constructions in both ULS and SLS and to calculate
the carrying capacity of mechanical connections in wood
be able to calculate sectionals in wood, both homogeneous and non-homogeneous
be able to work with significant material parameters for concrete, masonry, steel and wood, including the
composition, the degradation mechanism, environmental influences etc.
be able to work with heat transport through construction parts
be able to work with the static operation of reinforced concrete constructions, including the calculation of
sectionals in both ULS and SLS, displacement and calculation of the Stringer method and lattice
analogy, fracture line theories for plates and the strip method, together with crack agent, simple
remunerations, punching of construction joints
be able to calculate concrete beams, including continuous beams, in both ULS and SLS (bending and
displacement), including the reorganization of internal forces
be able to calculate columns, beam columns and simple rectangular concrete plates and discs which are
influenced by normal force and displacement.
be able to calculate stripe and point foundations
be able to work with the operation of steel constructions and to calculate sectionals, frame and lattice
constructions in both ULS and SLS
be able to calculate and determine the stability as column effects, bending and tilting in steel, and
furthermore to calculate and design welds and simple collections in steel
be able to work with the material properties and the static operation of masonry constructions, including
walls which are effected by normal power, displacement and plates
be able to design connections between prefabricated concrete elements
Competencies:
After graduating as Structural Design Engineer, the students must:
be able to design structures in buildings and plants in accordance to current legislation and with the
purpose of constructive and economical optimization
be able to participate in inter-disciplinary cooperation and to obtain the understand of other professional
operations in a design process
independently, to take responsibility of own professional development and specialization
show the ability to find opportunities in innovation within professional and technical challenges
be able to use acquired knowledge and skills in order to evaluate construction related challenges
Within the geotechnical area, the Structural Design Engineer must:

obtain knowledge of the Danish geology
be able to calculate the carrying capacity of foundations at direct foundation
obtain knowledge of the settlement of the foundation and the timing of settlements
be able to calculate single poles and the carrying capacity of pole constructions
obtain basic knowledge of dimensioning of slopes and structures
gain knowledge on the dimensioning of soil pressure effected constructions, such as supportive walls
and basement walls
be able to calculate bung walls
obtain knowledge of the timing of settlements
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subject to changes 6/7 semester Structural Design applicable for full degree students
overall prerequisites: 4th semester Building/Structural Design
Compulsory courses for specialisation in Structures
Spring semester Autumn semester
CMP CS6 ELM CS1 STU CS1 BTP CS1 MAS CS1 PF CS1
oral exam approval written exam written exam approval approval
Elective courses - compulsory for the specialisation in Structures (12 ECTS)

Spring semester Spring and Autumn Autumn semester
CSD CS1 TIM CS1 FEM CS1 GEO CS4 DEX CS1 PTC CS1
approval approval approval oral exam oral exam written exam
(requires
GEO CS4)
Interdisciplinary project TFP CP1 or BP1* 10 ECTS Bachelor project PRO CP1 or BP1* 18 ECTS
Other recommended courses do not provide specialisation

Spring and Autumn
ERE CS1 GIS BS1 GIS BS2

approval approval approval
4 ECTS 2 ECTS 2 ECTS
Dist. learning (req. GIS 1)
Courses with designation BSx are taught in Danish.

An alternative to GIS will be DGI SE1, 5 ects, at Supply engineering programme in spring semesters (not distance learning)
Valid from spring 2016 / rev. 03-02.2016/gik Bachelor of Civil Engineering

4.2.2 Learning goals Civil Works
Purpose:
After graduating as Civil Works Engineers, the students must:
obtain knowledge of the construction relations and an understanding of phases and contractual
relationships
obtain knowledge of contractual relations, including the responsibilities and risks and ordinary insurances
on the building site
obtain knowledge of soil strength and deformation properties, including flow problems
obtain knowledge of soil constructions and the calculation of soil pressure effected constructions, such
as cofferdams, retaining walls in connection with large construction projects etc.
ensure the stability of construction work
be able to handle groundwater in relation to construction projects
obtain knowledge of and to be able to describe the methods and ideas of road engineering, when taking
sustainability into considerations
understand the meaning of aesthetic and architectural considerations
be able to understand the characteristics and the needs of different users of the roads
be able to analyse and understand the different situations with the purpose of identifying potential traffic
safety challenges
obtain knowledge in order to determine the type of cross roads are applicable in a certain project area
be able to recognize and define problems in relation to availability and to suggest and sketch geometrical
solutions in road engineering projects
understand the meaning of material choices in relation to paving, lighting, facilities etc.
obtain basic knowledge of design components in railways and the related design criteria
obtain basic knowledge of design components in airports and the related design criteria
After completion of the program, an engineer in the direction of water and/or wastewater/drainage area must:
have obtained a development-based knowledge within the practice and applied theories and methods of
the water and/or wastewater/drainage area
have a knowledge of the water and/or wastewater/drainage area and could understand practice, applied
theory and method
be able to reflect on the practice and the application of theory and method
have an understanding of and be able to identify new issues
be able to describe, formulate and communicate profession-oriented issues and opportunities for action
be able to analyse professional issues in a theoretical manor and reflect on the practice
be able to independently structure their own learning
Skills:
After graduating as Civil Works Engineers, the students must be able to:
plan the processes within the building and construction industries
use appropriate tools for the planning of the time and resource consumption of the process activities
describe different types of projects and to manage the necessary project planning
dispose formwork, reinforcement and concrete work and to plan the logistics in relation to the project work,
including the planning of the concrete work, particularly with focus on the hardening and finishing of the
concrete
be to understand and use the common business economic theories and tools
calculate building and construction projects
contract building and construction projects
complete activity schedules, account plans, hours distribution lists and budgeting
perform the budget changes, calculate intercompany and final reports
complete liquidity analyses
use the geotechnical engineering in the solving of construction projects
choose and dimension material types to a certain soil work
define and determine the soil strength properties and to calculate the carrying capacity of foundations and
poles
obtain knowledge of PDA- / CPT- / and SPT measuring
analyse and calculate steel bung wall in harbour constructions and as construction pit inclusions
analyse and calculate geotechnical constructions, when taking into account the water pressure
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dimension a retaining slanted wall and/or sloping terrain
choose and dimension material to remediate groundwater problems
choose and price the measures of the hardening of construction pits
plan and calculate the completion of cable works
dimension the frame kit and to use the Danish Frame Formula
plan the use of cranes and other building site machinery
plan the use of concrete parts at a building site
dimension straight and spatial pole work
analyse and calculate retaining walls with more float hinges
analyse and calculate construction pit mountings and anchorages
to perform traffic count and to use the counts in different calculation
to handle and document traffic safety in own design and to propose new ideas, in order to prepare the
existing design
to calculate the capacity of different cross roads
to plan and draw different cross roads
to plan and design new roads, areas, squares and pedestrian crossings
to design pavement in granite, concrete and asphalt
to design projects of terminals for e.g. busses and bicycle parking
to design in details roads in open land, focusing on geometry and drainage, and to present supply
materials for an ordinary small road project
to evaluate and analyse possible solutions of intersections between two road constructions in open land
to dimension paving with the use of empirical/analytical methods and by using the paving dimensioning
software MMOPP
to perform capacity calculations of roads
to use appropriate IT programmes for geometrical engineering
to plan railways with stations
to plan airport areas
to plan construction work in city areas
to identify current authorities and to interact with them
to plan the necessary adjustments and detours in existing traffic in connection to construction work
be able to:
assess and apply different methods and tools within the area
master the skills related to employment within the area
evaluate profession-oriented and theoretical issues
be able to select and justify relevant models
use and be familiar with the latest knowledge within the area
use and be familiar with the latest tools and computer programs within the chosen subject areas
demonstrate insight into key disciplines, theories, methods and concepts within the profession
propose solutions to complex problems
Competencies:
After graduating as Civil Works Engineers, the students must be able to:
complete a building site plan considering both the working environment, the safety regulations and the
logistic challenges in large constructions
cooperate with the parties of the construction project and participate in construction management
complete quotations and to have thorough knowledge of current legislation
use AB92 (ABT 93) and ordinary and certain work descriptions (AAB and SB)
understand the use of ISO9000 and ISO14001
analyse construction work in relation to alternate suggestions of deep foundation methods
calculate the soil pressure effected constructions
analyze and propose alternate suggestions of wall mountings in a construction pit
calculate the stability of soil pressure effected constructions
obtain knowledge of plot amplification methods
to work as city engineers in city authorities and also in small and large consulting companies
communicate and order services both externally and internally within the technical and environmental
areas during all project phases from planning and design to completion
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to authorize within the defined area of roads and traffic, participate in project groups in relation to specific
own production within the political system
to handle the design of many smaller municipal projects, due to extensive knowledge
to manage the role as specialist within geometrical city engineering and furthermore to be sparring
opponent to related areas, such as planning, city engineering, geotechnical engineering, drainage work
etc.
to manage and complete city engineering projects
to be contracting manager or project manager of small and in time large city engineering projects
be able to handle and solve complex and development-oriented situations
independently participate in academic and interdisciplinary collaborations
demonstrate personal integrity and act within the framework of professional ethics
be able to identify their own learning needs and develop their own knowledge, skills and competences
related to the profession
be ready for change and development-oriented
be mastering practical skills with a view to performing a professional role
be able to cooperate and communicate both within and outside of the student's own subject area
be able to work professionally within the subject area.
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subject to 6/7 semester Civil Works applicable for full degree students
changes
overall prerequisites: 4th semester Civil Works
Compulsory courses for specialisation in Civil Works

Spring semester Spring & Autumn Autumn semester
CMP CS6 ROA CS4 GEO CS4 CMP CS4 DEX CS1
oral exam approval oral exam approval oral exam
4 ECTS 4 ECTS 4 ECTS 4 ECTS 4 ECTS
(requires
GEO CS4)
Elective courses compulsory for specialisation in Civil Works (12 ECTS points)
HAR CS1 HYG CS4 PLX CS1 HYG CS3 GEO CS7 GEO CS8 GEO CS9
approval Written ex. approval oral exam approval approval approval
(requires
GEO CS4)
RAW CS1 ROA CS6 SUD CS1 WWT CS1 PLA CS1 RCW CS8 ROA CS5 ROA CS7
approval approval approval approval approval approval approval approval
4 ECTS 2 ECTS 4 ECTS 4 ECTS 4 ECTS 4 ECTS 4 ECTS 4 ECTS
Interdisciplinary project TFP CP1 or BP1* 10 ECTS Bachelor project PRO CP1 or BP1* 18 ECTS
Other recommended courses (do not provide specialisation)

Spring & Autumn
ERE CS1 GIS BS1 GIS BS2

* Courses with designation BSx are taught in Danish. Dist. Learning Req. GIS 1 1) alternatively DGI SE1, 5 ects, at Supply engineering
Courses within the environmental area are marked in green. Danish see 1) 1) programme (not distance learning)
Valid from February 2016 / rev. 15.01.2016/gik Bachelor of Civil Engineering

4.2.3 Learning goals Energy Design
Purpose:
After graduating as Energy Engineers, the students must:
obtain basic knowledge of theories and methods within each topic
obtain an understanding of current practice (Danish and international) within certain areas
obtain an understanding of initiative challenges
be able to describe, document and present occupational challenges and possible actions
be able to analyse occupational challenges in theory and to reflect on the practice
independently be able to structure own learning
Skills:
After graduating as Energy Engineers, the students must be able:
to use and evaluate different methods within the chosen areas
to use and confide in the new knowledge within the chosen areas
to use and confide in the new tools and IT programmes within the chosen areas
to achieve insight into central disciplines, theories, methods and concepts within the occupation
to present solutions to complex problems
Competencies:
After graduating as Energy Engineers, the students must be:
adaptable
development-oriented
able to solve complex challenges both individual and in small or large groups
able to handle tools with the purpose of business occupation
able to show personal integrity and to act within professional ethical frames
cooperation with people within or without same area
able to participate in development work
work professionally within the chosen areas
able to work as consultant or contractor in Danish and international companies
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subject to changes 6/7 semester Energy Design applicable for full degree students
overall prerequisites: 4th semester Building/Energy Design
Compulsory courses for specialisation in Energy

Spring semester Autumn semester
CMP CS6 VEN CS1 INE CS1

oral exam oral exam approval
Elective courses compulsory for specialisation in Energy (20 ECTS)

SMG CS1 SUB CS1 ERE CS1 GTM CS1 PAH CS1 ENE M1
approval approval approval written approval oral exam
Interdisciplinary project TFP CP1 or BP1* 10 ECTS Final project PRO CP1 or BP1* 18 ECTS
Other recommended courses (do not provide specialisation)

SPP M1 DES M1 PLA CS1

Valid from February 2016 / rev. 15.01.2016/gik Bachelor of Civil Engineering

5 Rules and Regulations on Exam, Forms of Exam and
Assessment
5.1 Rules and regulations
5.1.1 Registration for an exam

Signing up for a course or project leads to automatic registration for the corresponding exam or other
evaluation.
If the requirements for being registered for the exam have not been met, participation will be denied. This will
still count as 1 exam attempt, see 5.1.2 below.
These criteria will be stated in the course description.
5.1.2 Withdrawal from an exam

Withdrawal from an exam is not possible. As soon as a course or project is commenced, the student is
registered for the corresponding exam, and this will therefore be counted as 1 exam attempt. See 5.1.1.
Special rules apply in cases of illness.
5.1.3 Special examination conditions

Special examination conditions are offered for students with physical or mental impairment and for students
with similar difficulties, if deemed necessary by the institution to provide the students concerned with equal
opportunities in the exam situation. Such an offer must not, however, change the standard of the
examination.
For further information on test for dyslexia, please contact your student counsellor. See also section 5.4.
Application for special conditions must be sent by email to the programme secretary, who will assess your
application, where relevant in cooperation with lecturers, the student counsellor or head of programme.
5.1.4 Illness or other documented reasons

If illness or other documented reason occurs, the Student Administration must be informed immediately.
If this occurs during an oral examination, the lecturer must be informed.
If this occurs during a written examination, the invigilator must be informed. The invigilator will make a note
that the exam has been interrupted due to this reason.
If the reason is illness, a doctor must be consulted at the latest on the day of the exam in order to provide
documentation of the illness. This must be sent to the Student Administration no later than 14 weekdays
after the examination. Any expenses in this connection must be covered by the student.
In case of other documented reason this must be likewise documented.
If the reason cannot be documented, the exam in question will count as 1 attempt.
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5.1.5 Conduct of Exam
Exam is conducted according to the exam plans available at Study Net Civil Engineering.
The plans are eligible for change, e.g. in case of room changes or occurred sickness (only lecturer or
external examiner).
Detailed plans/exam lists are planned by the lecturer or semester coordinator.
Exam may start at 8:00.

Exceptionally exams may start even earlier, but only with the students acceptance.
5.1.6 Disturbing behaviour and cheating in exams

It is considered cheating when an examinee during exams
gets unduly help or
helps another examinee with answers or
makes use of help other than permitted
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When submitting the written exams, the examinee must by signature confirm that the paper is made without
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unduly help . The signature may be digital.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is considered cheating if it is found in a submitted paper during an exam and it applies in the
following situations:
a written product that is or has been submitted for assessment, for instance a bachelors project or a
weekly assignment
a written product that is going to be or has been part of the assessment in an oral exam for example a
paper that serves as a prerequisite for signing up for and participating in the oral exam
a written product that is handed in as prerequisite for signing up for and participating in the exam
When is it considered plagiarism?

It is considered plagiarism when a student tries to give the impression of being the originator of an idea, a
text, a layout etc. in a written assignment when the originator is another person. It is especially considered
plagiarism if an assignment entirely or partially appears as being produced by the student/s
itself/themselves, even if the assignment
1. includes identical or almost identical reproduction of others formulations or work when the reproduced
parts are not marked with quotation marks, written in italics, indented or with another distinct indication of
source references , including page numbers or the like (cribbing/copying). This is according to the
programme guidelines for preparing a written assignment, also referred to as editorial guidelines.
2. includes substantial passages with a choice of words that are so close to another printed medium, that
when compared it is obvious, that the passages could not have been written by the student without using
the other printed medium (to paraphrase etc.) or
3. includes the use of words or ideas of others without making references or giving credit to the originators
(other kind of plagiarism),
4. reuse text and/or central ideas from ones own work that has earlier been through an assessment or
earlier published works without taking the above-mentioned points into consideration.
Particularly on disturbing behaviour during tests and exams

The educational institution has the authority to remove an examinee from a test or exam if the examinee is
displaying disturbing behaviour, for example if the examinee is noisy or breaking the institutions code of
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conduct during exam. In less serious incidents the educational institution will first issue a warning .
The examination monitors will report the incident to the head of programme.
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According to BEK. NR. 714 af 27/06/2012 (eksamensbekendtgrelsen) 18, stk. 1
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According to Eksamensbekendtgrelsens 18, stk. 6
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According to eksamensbekendtgrelsen 18, stk. 3
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The reporting must take place immediately and without unnecessary delay. A written presentation of the
case that contains information that can identify the reported examinee, as well as a short statement and the
existing documentation about the incident must be attached to the reporting. If the incident is a repeated
offense for one or more of the reported persons, this must be stated.
Please read the paragraph on sanctions to find information about penalty for disturbing behaviour.
Procedures and sanctions for cheating in exams and disturbing behaviour
Who is obliged to report?

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Anyone who has a presumption of cheating is obligated to follow up on the suspicion and if the
presumption is maintained to report it to the head of programme.
Reporting
If the presumption of cheating in an exam is strengthened, the internal examiner and/or the external
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examiner must report the incident in writing to the head of programme of the study programme in question .
At the same time the internal examiner and/or the external examiner will inform the student that the incident
has been reported to the head of programme. If an assessment has not been made at the time of reporting,
the school report will contain a not submitted-note and an assessment will not be made.
The head of programme

When the head of programme receives a report on cheating in an exam, he or she must decide whether to
dismiss or proceed with the case.
If the head of programme decides to proceed with the case, he or she is responsible for gathering
documentation that might be missing and also for inviting the student to a meeting where the student has the
possibility to relate to the report.
The student must receive a copy of the report with the invitation which must also contain information about
the meeting that is about a presumed cheating in an exam and that the student is allowed to bring an
assessor to the meeting. The assessor can counsel the student during the meeting, but cannot participate in
the conversation. If it is not possible to organise a meeting, written communication must be used.
If the case is dismissed by the head of programme, the assessment will take place in the usual manner, if it
has not t already been made.
Sanctions
On the basis of the report and the meeting the head of programme will decide whether or not it is an incident
of cheating in exam and also decide what type of sanction or penalty should be used against the student.
The head of programme can only decide on sanctions or penalty if the incident, from his or her perspective,
is beyond any doubt a case of cheating in exam.
The circumstance is reported to the head of studies if - and only if the incident is so serious that it ought to
lead to suspension or expulsion from the educational institution. In all other cases the head of programme
makes the decisions.
The student is informed of the final decision in writing. The person who reported the incident and the student
counsellor will receive a copy and a copy is added to the students folder.
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Everybody in this instance includes study-administration, also examination attendants, examiner, other teachers, management,
library-staff, censor and fellow students.
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According to eksamensbekendtgrelsens 18, stk 2.
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Types of penalty
Provided that cheating in exam is proved, one of the following penalties will be used:
Warning
Written or oral warning against breaking the rules.
Suspension from written exam on the premises of the educational institution, if a violation of the exam
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regulations has taken place . If that is the case, the student will be registered as absent from that
particular exam.
Cancellation of a written paper

The cancellation includes the written assignment where the cheating has been observed. The
cancellation can happen even if an assessment has been made. It will be noted that the student has
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been unsuccessful in an exam attempt . A repeated exam attempt with unduly help or non-permitted
aids will result in permanent expulsion from the study programme .
Expulsion or suspension from the study programme

If the incident is a case of serious or repeated cheating, the student will be expelled or suspended from
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the educational institution . The expulsion means that the student is excluded from participating in all
activities at VIA University College, including all participation in classes and exams. The suspension
entails that the student is excluded from participating in all activities at VIA University College, including
all participation in classes and exams in the suspension period.
In the case of suspension the student is registered as being on leave of absence during the period in
question. After the suspension period, the student is automatically readmitted as a student at VIA
University College at the study program in question.
Apart from the above mentioned penalties, the incident may be reported to the police if it concerns civil law.
5.1.7 Exam complaints

Complaints can be submitted in the following circumstances:
The basis of examination; exam questions, tasks and in relation to educational goals and requirements.
Examination procedure
Review/result of the exam
The complaint must be in writing and reasoned/justified and individually submitted by the student no later
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than 2 weeks after the student is informed of the result of the exam.
The complaint must be sent to the head of programme who will manage and evaluate it. The student is
entitled to receive a copy of the assignment given by the institution and a copy of the students submitted
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assignment in the case of a written exam. As a rule, the head of programme presents the complaint to the
original adjudicator: internal and external examiner. The examiners have 2 weeks to submit their
professional opinion to the students questions.
The student must be given the opportunity to comment on the professional opinions and has one week to
reply.
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According to eksamensbekendtgrelsens 18, stk 2,2.pkt.
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According to eksamensbekendtgrelsens 18, stk 5
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According to eksamensbekendtgrelsens 18, stk 4
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2 weeks = 14 calendar days.
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Eksamensbekendtgrelsens 39, stk. 3 (executive order of examination)
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The head of programme determines the outcome of the complaint based on the comments and the opinions.
The decision must be in writing/written and substantiated and the result may be as follows:
Reassessment. Except for oral examination,
Re-examination or
The complaint is dismissed
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The adjudicators must be in agreement, if the appeal is dismissed by the head of programme.
The student must be informed as soon as the decision has been made. If the result is a re-examination or a
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reassessment, the student must be informed of the fact that this can result in a lower grade.
Re-examination or re-assessment
An offer of re-examination or reassessment must be accepted no later than 2 weeks after the student is
informed of the decision. An acceptance hereof cannot be withdrawn. Reassessment or re-examination shall
not be conducted, if the deadline is not respected.
Re-examination or reassessment must take place as soon as possible. If a diploma is issued, the institution
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must take the diploma back until the assessment is available and subsequently issue a new diploma.
In the case of re-examination and reassessment, new examiners will be assigned.
If the result of a complaint is re-examination or reassessment, the decision applies to all examinees if the
original exam is equally inadequate to the former.
Particularly about reassessment

In the case of reassessment, the examiners must have the files submitted: Exam questions or assignment,
exam paper, the complaint, the original examiners opinions including comments from the student and the
decision from the institution or the Ministry. The examiners will inform the educational institution of the result
of the new assessment, including a written evaluation of the assessment. The educational institution will
inform the student about the assessment and the evaluation hereof.
Examination questions formulated by the Ministry

The educational institution will immediately forward its own evaluation as well as complaints regarding
examination questions, formulated by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education, to the
aforementioned Ministry.
Appeal of the decision

In case the student disagrees with the decision, he/she has the opportunity to lodge an appeal against the
decision no later than 2 weeks after being informed of this decision. The appeal must be in writing and
substantiated and sent to the head of programme, who will appoint an appeals board.
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Particularly about appeals board
The head of programme will appoint an appeals board as soon as possible after the submission of the
appeal. Permanent appeals boards can be appointed. VIA University College will defray the cost of the
appeals board. The board consists of two external examiners, an examination eligible teacher and a student
in the subject area.
About the selection:

The president of the corps for external examiners will designate the two external examiners and
designate one of them as president of the board. The president can designate himself as external
examiner or as president of the board.
VIA University College will designate the examination eligible teacher and the student.
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Eksamensbekendtgrelsens 43, stk. 2
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Eksamensbekendtgrelsens 46
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The appeals board is covered by the Law of Public Administration, including conflicts of interests and
confidentiality.
All members of the board must participate in board discussions and receive all documents for the board to
be quorum. The discussion can be in writing and digital if there is consensus among the board members of a
written process. If consensus among the board members cannot be reached, the discussion will terminate at
a meeting where all members must be present.
If the discussion ends by voting and there is a tie, the vote of the president is decisive. If the board is aware
of errors of an exam during the process, VIA University College must be informed hereof and VIA will decide
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how to correct the error in accordance with the Executive Order of examination in chapter 9.
The appeals boards decision

The material which formed the basis for the initial decision is the basis for the new decision made by the
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board. The decision made by the board must be in writing and substantiated and may result in the
following:
Reassessment. Except by oral examination.
Re-examination or
The complaint is dismissed
The head of programme must be informed of the decision by the board as soon as possible. In the case of a
winter exam, no later than 2 months and in the case of a summer exam, no later than 3 months after the
head of programme has been informed.
VIA University College must inform the student as soon as possible if the process of the appeal cannot be
completed before the deadline. The information/message must be in writing and substantiated and include
information about the expected date of completing the process of the appeal. The head of programme will
inform the student as soon as possible and the examiners will receive a copy of the decision when the
decision has been made. If the decision includes re-examination or reassessment, the student must be
informed that this may result in a lower grade.
Re-examination and reassessment will take place as described in the previous section Re-examination and
reassessment
The professional decision of the appeals board cannot be appealed any further.
Legal complaints
A student always has the right to complain regarding legal matters concerning a decision made by VIA
University College or the appeals board. The complaint must be submitted within 2 weeks from the date
where the student has been made aware of the decision.
The complaint must be submitted to VIA University College who will give a statement. The complaint and
statement will be forwarded to The Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education.
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5.2 Forms of Exam
The exams are organized as individual exams and the exam form must ensure that an individual assessment
of each student is made.
In a project report composed by several students together, the students will be tried in the project report in a
way that guarantees an individual assessment. It is a condition that the individual students contributions may
be established. See guidelines on project work.
The assessment is made on the basis of the following examination forms:

Written exam
Oral exam
Project report with an oral presentation and examination
Approval according to specified criteria
Participation in traineeship with on-going communication and reflection through Study Net
Combinations of the above exam forms
The exam forms are described in more detail in the following sections as well as conditions and behaviour
during exam.
Common to all exam forms is that it must be stated in the course descriptions previous to every course. At
written exams, the number of hours must be determined. See also appendix 2-5 and 7.
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It must also be stated whether there are conditions for participating in the test/exam. On 1 to 4 semester it
is required that the project work is passed, before participation in certain exams. Furthermore, the bachelor
project exam cannot be conducted until all prior exams are passed.
The examination form for each course is stated in the course descriptions and also:
for 1 to 4th semester see chapter 4.1 and appendix 1
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for 6 to 7 semester see chapter 4.2 and appendix 1

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Generally all exams are carried out in the same language as the teaching.
5.2.1 Written Exam

Time and place
Time will appear from the exam plans available on Study Net Civil Engineering.
If the exam plan does not list the exam room, it will be posted on a noticeboard on the Square or the
information screens on the day of the exam.
Students must show up in due time at the exam room, to be ready to start the exam at least 10 minutes
before the start time of the examination.
If they are late, access will be denied, unless the invigilator gives permission. In case of more than 10
minutes delay, the Study Administration must be informed. The Programme Secretary will decide, where
relevant in cooperation with the head of programme, whether participation is allowed or denied.
Behaviour
Cell phones are prohibited or must be handed over to the invigilator before the start of the exam.
A student leaving the exam room must be accompanied by the invigilator. If going to the toilet, the invigilator
will point out which toilet to use. It is not permitted to go outside, to the canteen or elsewhere. Smoking is
also prohibited.
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There must be no contact between the examinees during the test. An enquiry must only happen till the
invigilator.
There must be complete silence the last 30 minutes of the exam. This means that printing is not allowed, as
well as packing or leaving.
Means of aid
The course description will state which aids, if any, are not allowed. This includes personal computer and
internet access. Internet access is very seldom allowed. The lecturer must be consulted, if any doubts. It is
not allowed to borrow aids from other examinees in the exam room.
A pocket calculator must have own power supply and must be placed so that no one else can see the
display.
If computers are allowed, the university college will place printer at the students disposal. The students must
bring their own PC power supply and extension cord. It is the students own responsibility that the computer
works and they know how to use the relevant programs. If a computer stops working exam must be
continued without. It is recommended to make backups regularly.
Students must also bring an empty flash drive in order to copy the exam paper from their own computer to
the computer connected to the printer provided by the university college. The exam paper must be saved in
PDF format. Printing on a fellow students printer is prohibited.
Weighting of the tasks

If a weighting is stated in the examination paper, the lecturer and external examiner shall use this weighting
in the assessment.
If no weighting is stated, the lecturer and external examiner shall individually consider how to weigh each
task. They will not necessarily agree on the weighting.
Paper
All necessary paper will be handed out.
By contacting the invigilator by raising a hand, more paper will be handed out.
Name, student number, date, page numbers and course must be written on the cover including all sheets of
the answer both handwritten and printed answers.
Red pen must not be used.
Digital exam
If the exam paper has to be handed in digitally in WISEflow the exam paper must be converted to pdf format.
WISEflow guides can be found on Studynet. The guides must be read well before the exam! For further
questions on WISEflow, the Student Administration may be contacted.
Handing in
The invigilator must be contacted if handing in before the end of the test time. (If WISEflow is used files
must be uploaded).
Handing in during the last 30 minutes of the exam is not allowed (cf. behavior). This does not apply when
handing in files in WISEflow.
The student must remain seated until the invigilator has controlled all material. The last page must be signed
before handing in. Also both exam assignment and drafts must be handed in.
When handing in after the test has ended everyone must remain seated without talking until the invigilator
has collected all answers.
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If a student has not finished the assignment, drafts and notes can be enclosed. This must be noted, when
handing in. The external examiner will decide if this will be included in the assessment.
The students themselves are responsible for handing in everything in the relevant covers or in WISEflow.
5.2.2 Oral Examination

Time and place
Time and room will appear from the exam plans available on Study Net Civil Engineering.
The detailed plan is made by the lecturer. The students must show up in due time in order to fill the spot if a
fellow student is absent, thereby securing that the exam may be conducted without breaks. If a student is
late he can only participate if the lecturer and external examiner allow his participation.
Conducting exams
Oral exams are public. However access can be limited by space considerations. It is furthermore possible to
expel individuals in order to maintain order. During assessment only lecturer and external examiner (as well
as possibly future lecturers) must be present.
The number of exam questions is proportional to the number of students and the questions should cover the
syllabus to a reasonable extent.
When the test starts all questions must be laid out and at no time during the test can less than 3 questions
be available to choose from. The students draw their own questions.
The lecturer will conduct the exam. The external examiner can only ask clarifying questions.
Under normal circumstances the lecturer is not allowed to stop the exam without consent from the external
examiner.
5.2.3 Project Exams

Time and place
Time and room will appear from the exam plans available on Study Net Civil Engineering
The students must show up 15 minutes before so that they are ready to present their project when the exam
starts.
In project exams where the assessment covers several courses, one lecturer per course will typically
participate e.g. semester 1 - 4.
The exam will take place in a room with a projector. The students must bring their own computer.
Approx. one fourth of the exam time will be spent on presentation of the project.
The following half of the time will be spent on individual examination taking into account the task allocation of
the group. At this part of the examination, each student will be examined in such a way as to ensure that
there can be an individual assessment of the student's achievement.
The last fourth of the time will be spent on assessment and individual grading. Students are not present
during discussion of the grade.
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5.2.4 Approval
Some courses are assessed without an examination. The result of these courses are approved or not
approved.
At a few courses on 6th and 7th semester, the students can, however, obtain a grade. See the individual
course descriptions.
The assessment is based on the criteria stated in the course description.
The criteria may be several of the following:

- Given assignments/reports, which must be handed in on time and approved with a satisfactory result,
- tests, which must not have a crucial importance for the approval,
- course work/cases, which must be handed in on time and approved,
- study activity (attendance registration).
It must be possible to pass the course from multiple combinations of the criteria.
None of the criteria must be weighted so high that they alone can decide whether the student passes the
course.
80% of the overall criteria must be fulfilled.
Specification of each course valuation criteria will be clear from course material on study net.
In the assessment it must always be taken into account the purpose of the course, i.e. what the students
according to the course description, must be able to do after taking the course.
The approval may in some cases be conditional on whether an exam in another course or project has been
passed.
5.3 External and Internal Exams

The exams are either external or internal. At internal exams, the institution appoints an examiner among the
teachers in the institution. At external exams, the Danish Ministry of Education appoints an external
examiner.
At least 1/3 of the programme must be passed through external exams.
Appendix 1 shows whether the tests are internal or external.
5.4 Grading and assessment criteria

A distinction is made between the following types of assessment:
Grading based on the 7-point scale
Approved/not approved
As for exams, where the grade is not given immediately after the end of the test, the time of
meeting/assessment can be found in the exam plan.
Courses assessed with the grade of 02 or higher on the 7-point scale are passed/approved and cannot be
re-examined.
As part of the learning objective the students, among other things, will be taught in presentation techniques
in both the written text as speech. Spelling and wording will therefore be included in the assessment of
semester projects, interdisciplinary project and bachelor project. A bad spelling and wording entails therefore
that the grade will be affected in a negative direction. VIA may waive the above requirement for students who
documents a relevant specific disability. See also section 5.1.3.
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Grading according to the 7-point scale
In the Executive Order on the grading scale and other assessments, a number of elaborate criteria state
what is required for each of the 7 different grades on the 7-point scale.
In Appendix 8 the assessment criteria for the Civil Engineering study programme are stated. These are
intended as a guide, which is why only a selection of grades has been illustrated.
The assessment criteria are to be seen in connection with the learning objectives (intermediate objectives) in
the course descriptions and the grade scale. The assessment criteria function as a specification of the
learning objectives.
Approved/not approved
The assessment approved/not approved is applied to courses, where the examination form is the lecturers
approval of the students overall participation in classes.
See also section 5.2.4.
For the assessment, the purpose and intermediate objective of the course must be taken into consideration,
i.e. what the student must be capable of at the end of the course according to the course description.
5.5 Make-up exams, re-exams and repeating of courses

As a general rule always students may always contact the student counsellor, if they fail an exam.
The student counsellor can help with clarification of future study course and provide information about the
opportunities for any student (re-exam, repeating a course or a semester etc.).
Normally make-up examinations and re-examinations are held in the following examination period. The
Study Administration makes sure that the students are registered for the course in the following semester.
If a course is only offered once a year, make-up or re-exams will be held approximately 14 days after the
new semester has begun.
The same applies for students who may have failed an exam in their final semester.
Students may be registered for the same examination three times. These three attempts must follow each
other consecutively, i.e. 3 consecutive exams/re-examinations. If special circumstances apply, head of
programme may allow additional attempts. Failure to comply with the conditions for participation in the
exams, absence, undocumented illness or possibly expulsion is included in the attempts.
Students may participate in approval courses three times. If special circumstances apply, the educational
institution may allow additional attempts. See chapter 9.
Head of programme may also allow a student, who has not achieved approval, to take a test (written or oral)
instead of participating in the course for the second or third time. In this case, head of programme appoints
an examiner among its lecturers. A granted permission to take an examination instead of repeating the
course counts as one of the three attempts.
If the non-approved course is a prerequisite to follow courses in the upcoming semester, it is possible to
apply for an exemption. See also section 9.
If students fail or unregister from a project examination, they may complete a new project in the next
semester. In the case of interdisciplinary project (TFP) or bachelor project (PRO), they must select a new
subject.
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6 Time limits and other terms and conditions
6.1 Deadlines
For the completion of the programme, the following deadlines apply:
1st and 2nd semester courses must be passed within two years
3rd and 4th semester courses must be passed within four years
The civil engineering study programme as a whole must be passed within seven years
No later than by the end of the 2nd semester, the student must register for and pass an examination in
order to stay in the programme (the 1st year exam), see also 6.3.
For information in regards to SU may be found at www.su.dk or from the SU employee in the study
administration.
6.2 Commencement of studies exam

Students who are admitted to the programme at summer intake 2015 or later must participate in and pass a
commencement of studies exam in order to be allowed to continue on the programme. This exam is held
before October 1st or March 1st (winter intake).
The commencement of studies exam is assessed by internal examiners, and is assessed as Approved or
Not approved.
Students who fail this exam may attend an oral re-exam within 14 days from the date of the exam. The
students are not allowed more than these two attempts.
The commencement of studies exam is not covered by the rules on examination appeals.
In the event of illness, maternity/paternity leave or if special circumstances apply, the institution may grant
exemptions to individual students from the time limits stipulated for passing the commencement of studies
exam.
6.3 The First-year Exam

In accordance with ministerial requirements for first-year exams, attention is drawn to the following:
The first-year exam consists of all courses on the 1st semester, a total of 30 ects, which must be passed no
later than 1 year after the commencement of studies. If this is not the case, the students enrollment will be
terminated.
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If the non-approved courses are prerequisite to follow courses in the 2 semester, it is possible to apply for
an exemption based on advice from student counsellor. See also section 9.
The head of programme may grant exemptions from the above, if special circumstances can be
substantiated.
For complaint procedures, see section 5.1.7.
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6.4 Conditions within the programme
In addition to the time limits referred to in section 6.1., there are several conditions that must be met in order
for the student to continue in the following semester:
Especially applies for:

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1 semester: It is a prerequisite for the exam in BEN CS1, that the semester project has been
passed.
It is a prerequisite for approval of HOB CS1, SEW CS1 and BIM CS1, that the semester
project has been passed.
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2 semester; It is a prerequisite for the exam in VEJ CS1, that the semester project has been passed.
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3 semester: Participation in courses on 3 semester requires that all courses and project on 1
semester have been passed.
It is a prerequisite for the exam in BEN CS2, that the semester project has been
passed.
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4 semester: Participation in courses on 4 semester requires that all courses and project on 2
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5 semester Completion of practical placement requires that all courses and projects on 1 to 4
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6 semester Completion of interdisciplinary project (TFP) requires that all courses and projects on 1
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to 4 semester have been passed.
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7 semester: Commencing the bachelor project requires that the student has passed the courses and
projects of semesters 1-6 (180 ECTS, including the practical placement).
Furthermore, there may be prerequisites for participation in specific courses, for example, that a prior course
within the same topic must be passed. See Appendix 1 as well as course descriptions.
See chapter 9 for exemption regulations.
7 Withdrawal and Re-enrolment

A students enrolment in the program will be terminated in the following cases:
When the education is completed.
The student may not apply at a later date for admission to the same degree programme.
When the student withdraws from the programme.

Any resumption cannot be effected until 5 months after withdrawal and only from the beginning of a
semester.
When the programme has not been completed due to:

the commencement of studies exam has not been passed, see section 7.12
the first-year exam has not been passed, see section 7.3
the student has used all of the allocated examination attempts, see section 6.5
the student in a continuous period of one year has not passed at least one test, see 38 of
Ministerial Order on Admission and Enrolment on Bachelor Programmes.
the time limits have been exceeded, see section 7.1
Any re-enrolment may only be made on the basis of a concrete academic assessment, whereby the
institution finds that the chances of the student completing the degree programme have significantly
improved, or where the content of the degree programme has been significantly changed.
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If a student is eligible for re-enrolment, any exams which have been passed cannot be retaken unless such
examinations are obsolete according to the rules of the institution or due to changes to the academic
regulations.
If all three examination attempts have been used, the institution may grant the student a further examination
attempt in accordance with the rules set out on the relevant degree program.
8 Credit Transfer Regulations

Students are obliged to inform about passed elements from another Danish or foreign higher education likely
to be transferred to the Civil Engineering programme.
In each individual case it is considered from an academic point of view, whether an element can be
transferred.
The formal admission requirements must be met.
Internship
Students with a professional education within the construction technical educational area can be exempted
from the Internship in accordance to Chapter 3.2.6. Applications must be directed to the head of the
programme.
Study abroad
Students, who have agreed with head of programme to study at a foreign university or an engineering
school, will be credited from any passed courses after individual assessment.
The following conditions must be fulfilled:

The study abroad must not prolong the study period
The study abroad is usually placed on the 6th or the 7th semester
Head of programme must approve the study abroad beforehand and the study must be equivalent to one
or two semesters
The study abroad is conditioned by the examination regulations of the foreign university/school. If
necessary, the students may register for re-examinations
At completion of the study abroad the student has an obligation to document the approved elements of the
programme completed.
Should the study abroad only be partly completed, head of programme will assess a reasonable credit. In
addition, the student must register for elective course within the total of engineering courses and projects
to the extent necessary.
9 Exemption regulations
In case of unusual circumstances, head of programme may grant an exemption from the Study Curriculum
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regulations, which are founded in the Ministerial Order no. 527 of 21 June 2002 on Bachelor programmes.
An application for exemption must be forwarded by email to head of programme, no later than one week
before the semester begins.
Requirements for your application:

Which rule(s) do you apply to be exempted from?
What is the aim of the dispensation - what would you like to achieve?
What circumstances entitles you to be granted the exemption? You can attach documentation.
Name and study number
By any doubts or need of guidance please contact the study counsellor.
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10 Leave of absence
It is possible to apply for leave of absence from the study programme in accordance to the order no. 248 of
13.03.2015 on admission to bachelor programmes.
The following is applicable:

Leave of absence is usually granted for the entire semester (e.g. maternity leave and leave of illness may
be exceptions)
Leave of absence cannot be granted until after the passing of the 1st Year Test.
During leave of absence, the students are considered non-active in relation to SU.
Applications must be forwarded by email to head of programme.
In case of unusual circumstances, leave of absence may be granted up to four semesters
After completed leave of absence, the students cannot require to complete the education in accordance to
the same curriculum as before the leave
11 Title and Diploma
11.1 Title
Graduates who have completed the study programme in accordance with this study guide are entitled to use
the title Bachelor of Civil Engineering.
Furthermore, it is possible to achieve the following specialization titles:
The specialization in Civil Works requires that:

the compulsory specialisation courses are approved or passed
at least 12 ECTS points are obtained from the elective courses.
The specialization in Structural Design requires that:

The specialization in Energy Design requires that:

Without specialization:
It is possible to choose an individual study programme with no specialization.
Civil engineering students may choose courses from other engineering programmes.
Any preconditions for participation in the courses must always be fulfilled.
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11.2 Diploma
For the completion of the programme, VIA University College issues a diploma, specifying the title,
specialization title, if any, as well as the result of the achieved assessments. The diploma furthermore details
the subjects of the interdisciplinary project in the 6th semester and the final project. It is also specified on
which grounds the graduate was admitted to the programme.
As a supplement to the diploma VIA also issues a Diploma Supplement which contains a description of the
degree, including content, extent, level and professional qualifications. In addition, the Diploma Supplement
contains a description of VIA University College and the Danish educational system
If the programme is withdrawn, VIA issues a certificate for the completed/passed courses.
Appendixes:
Appendix 1 Overview of the Civil Engineering Programme
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Appendix 2 1 Semester Learning Goals
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Appendix 6 Construction Workshops
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Appendix 7 6 /7 Semester Learning Goals
Appendix 8 Assessment Criteria
Contacts:
Head of Programme Ove Steen Nielsen, oven@via.dk 8755 4247
Student Counsellor Jessie Duus, jdu@via.dk 8755 4315
Study Administrative Officer Louise Norup Christiansen horsens.studyadm.eng@via.dk 8755 4309
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Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Courses / prerequisites evaluation and ECTS-credits.
Updated 03-02-2016 ECTS
credits
General General General General General General General 1st semester
admission admission admission admission admission admission admission courses
requirements requirements requirements requirements requirements requirements requirements
1
SCI CS1 SCI CS2 BIM CS1 HOB CS1 STD CS1 BEN CS1 SEW CS1 SPJ CP1 30
approval written exam approval approval written exam oral exam approval oral exam
2 ects 4 ects 3 ects 4 ects 5 ects 4 ects 2 ects 6 ects
X I/X I I/X
SCI 2 SPJ 1 SPJ 1 General SPJ 1 SPJ 1 SPJ 1 General 2nd semester
SCI 2 admission SCI 2 admission courses
requirements requirements
2
SCI CS3 SCI CS4 SCI CS6 GEO CS1 CMP CS1 ROA CS1 STD CS2 MSC CS1 SPJ CP2 30
approval written exam approval approval approval oral exam approval approval oral exam
3 ects 4 ects 2 ects 3 ects 2 ects 4 ects 3 ects 2 ects 7 ects
X I I/X
SPJ 2 SPJ 2 SPJ 2 SPJ 2 SPJ 2 SPJ 2 3rd semester
SCI 4, MSC SCI 4 courses
3
CON CS1 GEO CS2 STD CS3 BEN CS2 CMP CS2 INO CS1 SPJ CP3 30
approval oral exam written exam oral exam approval approval oral exam
4 ects 4 ects 4 ects 3 ects 4 ects 5 ects 6 ects
X/I X X/I
SPJ 3 SPJ 3 SPJ 3 SPJ 3 SPJ 3 SPJ 3 SPJ 3 4th semester
courses
Civil works BSM CS1 LSV CS1 CCT CS1 SEW CS2 GEO CS3 CMP CS3 ROA CS2 SPJ CP4c
approval approval approval oral exam approval oral exam approval oral exam
4 ects 2 ects 1 ects 4 ects 4 ects 4 ects 3 ects 8 ects
X X X
4 30
SPJ 3 SPJ 3 SPJ 3 SPJ 3 SPJ 3
CON/BET 1
Structural CONCS2 CCT CS1 CSA CS1 STD CS4 GEO CS3 4th semester
Design SPJ 3 SPJ 3 courses
oral exam approval oral exam approval approval
4 ects 1 ects 4 ects 3 ects 4 ects
Building BSM CS1 BEN CS3 SPJ CP4b
X X
approval approval SPJ 3 SPJ 3 SPJ 3 SPJ 3

4 ects 2 ects oral exam
BEN CS4 REM CS1 TER CS1 STS CS1 8 ects
Energy
Design X
approval approval written exam oral exam
4 ects 4 ects 4 ects 4 ects
I X
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ECTS
-credits
5 3rd semester passed / SPJ 4 passed / 4th semester attended INP CS1 (Practical Placement) approval 30
4. sem. b 4. sem. 4. sem. 4. sem. b GEO 4 4. sem. b 4. sem. 4. sem. 4. sem. 4. sem. 4. sem.
BTP CS1 CMP CS4 CMP CS6 CSD CS1 DEX CS1 ELM CS1 ERE CS1 FEM CS1 GEO CS4 GEO CS7 GEO CS8
written exam approval oral exam approval oral exam approval approval approval oral exam approval approval
4 p. 4 p. 4 p. 2 p. 4 p. 4 p. 2 p. 4 p. 4 p. 4 p. 4 p.
X I/X X X
4. sem. 4. sem. GIS 1 4. sem. GEO 4 4. sem. c 4. sem. c 4. sem. 4. sem. b 4. sem.
(Danish) (Danish)
GEO CS9 GIS BS1 GIS BS2 GTM CS1 HAR CS1 HYG CS3 HYG CS4 INE CS1 MAS CS1 PAH CS1
approval approval approval Written exam approval oral exam written exam approval approval approval 30
6 4 p. 2 p. 2 p. 4 p. 4 p. 4 p. 4 p. 4 p. 2 p. 4 p.
X X X
+
and
4. sem. 4. sem. TFP BP1 4. sem. b 4. sem. 4. sem. 4. sem. c 4. sem. c 4. sem. c 4. sem. c
30
7
PLA CS1 PLX CS1 PRO B/CP1 PTC CS1 RAW CS1 RCW CS8 ROA CS4 ROA CS5 ROA CS6 ROA CS7
approval approval oral exam written exam approval approval approval approval approval approval
4 p. 2 p. 18 p. 3 p. 4 p. 4 p. 4 p. 4 p. 2 p. 4 p.
X X
4. sem. b 4. sem. 4. sem. 4. sem. 4. sem. c TER 4. sem. 4. sem. b 4. sem.

STD 3 TER 1
RPF CS1 SMG CS1 STU CS1 SUB CS1 SUD CS1 SUE CS1 TFP B/CP1 TIM CS1 VEN CS1
approval approval written exam approval approval written exam oral exam approval oral exam
2 p. 2 p. 4 p. 4 p. 4 p. 4 p. 10 p. 2 p. 4 p.
X X X X
PREREQUISITES X = EXTERNAL EXAMINER 210

Courses that do not contain projects are joined for 6th and 7th semester. COURSE SHORT CODE I = INTERNAL EXAMINER
EVALUATION ects = ECTS POINT evaluated separately
Each semester must include courses totaling 30 points, incl. project. CREDITS (ects) = ECTS POINT, evaluated together
All courses offered at the building direction is shown (others may also be chosen). EXAMINATION Assessed through the project.
One ECTS is equivalent to an average workload for a student in about 27-28 hours incl.
preparation, participation, writing assignments and exams.
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Learning goals 1. semester Appendix 2
BEN CS1 Building Physics

Keywords: U-values, linear loss, heat loss, ventilation, dimensioning of room heating, moisture
conditions.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The goal of this course is that the students become familiar with the Danish Building Regulations requirements for u-
values and linear loss, natural ventilation and moisture conditions in structures, it leads to that the student:
have a basic understanding of how to calculate a buildings heat loss and how to select a heating source.
be able to calculate moisture conditions in structures and assess the dew point location that may lead to moisture
accumulation with the risk of moisture damage.
Skills:
After the course, students should be able to:
Calculate heat loss from buildings
Have knowledge of the Danish Building Regulations requirements for energy consumption, chapter 7.
Calculate moisture conditions in structures.
Topics:
Calculation of u-values
Calculation of heat loss in buildings
Knowledge of the Danish Building Regulation, requirements for energy consumption for new buildings.
Knowledge about infiltration and natural ventilation in domestic buildings.
Dimensioning of radiators and radiant heating
Calculation of moisture conditions in structures.
TERM PROJECT: The substance, which is examined in the course, is to be used in the Study Project SPR BP1.
SPR BP1 gives the student practice in applying the taught theory in a context that ensures understanding of the
problematic of thermal bridges and dimensioning radiators.
In addition, the calculation of moisture conditions in structures is also included.
Resources:
Building Regulation BR10
DS 418 Calculation of heat loss in buildings (StudyNet)
Compendium: Heat loss and energy consumptions in Buildings, Jessie Duus (StudyNet)
Moisture in buildings. Steffen Vissing Andersen (be purchased if desired in webshop VIA SYSTEME)
IT-tools: Excel. BE10 and Rockwool Energy Design
Prerequisites:
General admission requirements.
Assessment:
Oral examination with the participation of an internal examiner.
Before participation in this exam, it is a condition that the semester project is passed.
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BIM CS1 Building Information Model
Keywords: IKT tools. Revit, 3D models, file handling.
Credits: 3 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is for the student to gain insight into the most applied IKT tools for projecting of building
and construction projects. Furthermore to become familiar with the usage of IT as a tool in the daily work with
engineer relevant tasks, including appurtenant functions such as printing, plotting and file handling via different
networks.
Skills:
After completion of the course, the student should:
Be able to apply the newest IT systems to sketching and build-up of 3D models of buildings and structures with
appurtenant information allowing extract of data for further processing and analysis in associated programmes
Be able to use common remote equipment such as printer, plotter, net facilities etc.
In the course, IT figures as a pedagogical method. The aim is that IT will support the learning process of the students
and their understanding of the engineer technical possibilities in the application of modelling, simulation etc.
Topics:
Knowledge of operating systems and handling of common networks and teaching systems
Use the modelling programme Revit for composition of Building Information Models and subsequent extraction of
drawings and other data for further application in the planning and execution of building and construction projects
Learn basic principles for modelling with 3D programmes, and methods for composition of 3D building models in
compliance with existing common principals from e.g. Det digitale Byggeri (Digital Building) and BIPS
Carry out exercises providing an understanding of the commandoes and principals of the programmes including
plotting and application of 3D building models for e.g. presentation in other programmes and by introduction to the
developer, authorities and operating
Resources:
In connection with the course, relevant course material can be downloaded from studynet
Laptop with English edition of the operating system Windows XP or Vista, with the newest MS Office edition and
capacity to run programmes as e.g. AutoCad 2008 or newer + REVIT. (Installation should be carried out in
consultation with the IT educator, and in accordance with existing rules from IT-support at VIA UC).
Prerequisites:
Qualifying exam for the Civil Engineering study programme.
Assessment:
Approval on basis of several of the following criteria:

- Tests, which must not have a crucial importance for the approval,
- Course work/cases, which must be handed in on time and approved,
- Study activity (attendance registration).
None of the criteria must be weighted so high that they alone can decide whether the student passes the course.
Furthermore it is a condition of approval, that the semester project SPJ CP1 is passed.
HOB CS1 House Building
Keywords: Regulations, planning, drawings, projecting.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to give the student insight into the ordinary regulations on projecting as well as routine in
composition of project material on a level up to and including the pilot project. Furthermore, the student must acquire
the basis to be able to choose construction solutions and materials with regards to, maintenance and energy.
Skills:
After the completion of the course, the student must:
Apply the regulations of the Planning Law for national, regional and municipal planning.
Work in accordance with current regulations for projecting and building legislation.
Plan a building project in cooperation with developer, architects and planners from other subject areas.
Possibly work out alternatives.
Plan and execute drawings, belonging to the normal phases in a projecting course (pilot project).
Apply IT and REVIT in the projecting work and presentation to the developer, the municipality and contractor.
Topics:
The Danish Planning Act
Field work with measurement and registration
Projecting methodology
Module projecting
Choosing materials and structures
Project suggestion
Pilot project
THE SEMESTER PROJECT: The material treated in points 1-5 are applied in the study project SPR 1, which will
contain a project giving the student practice in the application of the theory in a connection ensuring the students
understanding of the way in which project material is structured and designed. Drawings are carried out with REVIT,
and written material with different programmes for word processing and presentation.
Resources:
Building Regulation (newest edition).
SBI 189
Prerequisites:
Assessment:

SCI CS1 Dynamics of Particles
Keywords: SI unit, reference systems, equations of kinematics, Newtons law, vehicle dynamics.
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student must obtain an understanding of the principles of plane dynamics of particles. The student must be
capable of using mathematical methods for solving plane dynamics problems.
Skills:
Be able to use the SI unit system.
Possess knowledge on the following reference systems: x-y coordinates and n-t coordinates.
Be able to solve equations of kinematics: rectilinear motion, plane curvilinear motion using rectangular coordinates
or tangential and normal coordinates.
Be able to apply Newtons Laws in connection with free body analysis.
Have an understanding of the following aspects of vehicle dynamics: driving uphill, driving downhill, driving in
curves, driving on road with slope, criteria for skid and criteria for overturning.
Topics:
Physical quantities and units
Reference systems
Kinematics of particles
Kinetics of particles
Vehicle dynamics
Resources:
Dynamics of particles notes on studynet
Prerequisites:
Assessment:

SCI CS2 Mathematical Analysis
Keywords: Transcendental functions, infinitesimal calculation, vectors and motion in space.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to enable the student to understand and apply basic terms in selected topics within
mathematical analysis, linear algebra and vectors and motion in space. Information on the individual topics is
contained in the detailed description. Furthermore, the purpose is to enable the student to read and interpret
technical literature, which use mathematics.
Skills:
After the completion of the course, the student must be able to:
Account for and understand selected transcendental functions
Account for and understand the branch of infinitesimal calculation, which deals with finding the limits and derivative
of functions with one variable, including different applications thereof
Account for and recognize the branch of infinitesimal calculation, which deals with integration of functions with one
variable and different applications thereof
Analyse vectors and motion in space and perform calculations based on vector operations
IT is used in a pedagogical method in the course. The aim is that IT will support the learning process of the students
and their understanding of the engineering professional possibilities in, for example, the application of modelling,
simulation, etc.
Topics:
Limits calculation
Differentiation
Trigonometric functions
Exponential functions
Integration
Vectors in space
Vector functions in space
Resources:
Thomas, Finney, Weir, Giordano : Thomas' Calculus, newest version, Addison-Wesley
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
4 hour written exam with an external examiner.
SEW CS1 House Drainage
Keywords: Sewerage, rainwater and combined pipe systems, materials, joints, drainage systems
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student must be able to plan and design rain and sewerage drainage systems.
Skills:
Be able to design sewerage, rainwater and combined pipe systems.
Possess knowledge on materials and design of manholes, pipes, pipe fittings and joint methods.
Be able to work out proposals for drainage systems from buildings and paved areas.
Topics:
The drainage system of buildings, including planning and design of sewerage, rainwater and combined pipes.
Semester project: The semester project deals with planning, dimensioning and preparation of drawings for drainage
installations from a minor industrial building, including internal parking areas and roads.
Resources:
Danish Standard DS 432.3. Issue Approved: 2009-07-3. Code of Practice for Sanitary Drainage Waste water
Installations (pdf)
DS EN 858-1 and 2 Separator systems for light liquids (e.g. oil and petrol) (pdf)
Drainage Performance of drainage plans for single-family houses (pdf)
Design rules version 2012 [pdf]
Planning and design of sewages systems (pdf)
Drain and Sewer (shortened) version (pdf)
Annex to assignment in Waste water Installations Approved: 2009 (pdf)
Task in design of sewer pipelines 1-12. (pdf)
UK booklet calculation of contours fall and side slopes (pdf)
Supplementary literature
Planning and design of sewage systems, (Via University College, Civil Engineering Horsens, 1. Issue Approved
June 2004) (study net)
Drain and Sewer (compendium august 2004)
Compendium: Separator for light liquids e.g. oil or grease (Via University College, Civil Engineering Horsens, 1.
Issue Approved June 2009) and relevant literature according to instructions from the teacher.
Prerequisites:
Assessment:

SPJ CP1 Commercial Building Development
Keywords: Semester project, minor industrial structure
Credits: 6 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to ensure the student obtains an understanding of the common rules for project design
and appropriate methods for the composition of project material at a level up to and including the pilot project.
Skills:
Through the design of a minor industrial structure, the student must become familiar with the most common
construction principles, choice of materials, the stability of the building and layout, cf. the building regulations.
Furthermore, heating installations and discharge systems on the site must be designed and dimensioned. Through
completion of the project, group cooperation, report writing and presentation technique will be put into practice.
and their understanding of the engineeringtechnical possibilities in the application of modeling, simulation etc.
Competences:
have insight into the methods and analyzing tools in relation to the execution and planning of small industrial
constructions, including design of heating systems and drainages,
obtain knowledge on regula
Topics:
The content is further described under the courses included in the project: HOB CP1, STD CP1, SEW CP1 and INS
CP1.
Resources:
Reference is made to the individual course description to a great extent, additional information must be obtained via
the internet according to instruction.
Prerequisites:
The students must participate in the applicable courses and the requirements of the project work must be met.
Assessment:
Oral examination with an internal or external examiner.
The following courses are part of the semester project: HOB CS1, STD CS1, SEW CS1 and BEN CS1. BIM CS1
gives input to the drawing production. Other courses from the semester may be part of the semester project.
Evaluation of the project will be based on presentation and conversation about the project work at an oral exam with
an internal examiner.
Project description must be duly handed in and approved in order to register for exam in the study project.
Weighting between the individual subject areas is as follows:

Thematic short courses: 10%
HOB 1 + STD 1: 50-60%
BEN 1 + SEW 1: 30-40%
STD CS1 Static Analysis and Load Determination
Keywords: Connections, global stability, transfer of forces, Eurocodes, internal forces for beams and
frames.
Credits: 5 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The aim of the course is to give the participants knowledge of the areas of global stability in minor buildings, statically
analysis and the connection between structures and static calculations. Furthermore, the participants must be able to
determine loads on minor buildings and structures, as well as calculate internal forces for beams and frames.
Moreover, participants must have gained insight into guess estimation.
Skills:
Have gained knowledge of the connection between structures and calculation based on practical examples.
Have gained knowledge of the global stability of minor buildings and of static analysis.
Have gained knowledge of transfer of forces through the structures and force-transmitting joints in small houses
and minor structures.
Be able to determine loads on simple structures using Eurocode EUC 0 and EUC 1, the Norm for Loads and
Safety, and use the Partial Factor Method.
Be able to draw free body diagrams, set up equilibrium equations and calculate reactions for plane statically
determined systems.
Be able to calculate forces in a plane truss-construction using the Joint Method and the Section Method.
Be able to identify, draw and calculate internal forces for plane beam and frame constructions.
Be able to execute simple dimensioning by guess estimation.
Have gained knowledge of the use of computerised-models for minor structures and test calculations on the
computer.
Topics:
Loads on load bearing structures
Eurocode DS/EN 1990, DS/EN 1991-1-1-1, DS/EN 1991-1-3, DS/EN 1991-1-4
Transfer of forces through structures
Structural design of globally stable structures
Static analysis
Design and calculate wind bracing structures
Fundamental statics for plane structures
Drawing and calculate curves for internal force for trusses, beams and frames
Applying computer programs on minor structures
Guess estimation
Resources:
Engineering Mechanics Statics Latest Edition. By J.L. Meriam, L.G. Kraige
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
4 hours written exam with an internal or external examiner.
CMP CS1 Construction Management and Planning

Keywords: Planning of processes, tools for time and resource consumption, project descriptions.
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to give the student the necessary insight and understanding to be able to carry out the
required planning of processes in the building and construction industry, including applying appropriate tools for
planning the time and resource consumption of the process activities.
Furthermore, that the student can draw up project descriptions for various project types and carry out the necessary
project planning, including applying ABR89 with matching yield description.
Skills:
Split a process into activities and estimate their time consumption.
Draw out process bindings for the activities.
Pick and analyse appropriate planning tools and apply these.
Carry out resource planning and document this.
Compile project descriptions based on recognized problems.
Topics:
The necessity of planning
Planning tools
Time and resource planning
IT-tools for planning (Microsoft Project)
Project planning
Project description
Resources:
Brian Cooke - Peter Williams: Construction planning, programming and control, newest edition
Supplementary materials in digital form is placed on the internal studynet for the actual semester
Notes on intern net (studynet)
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP1
Assessment:

GEO CS1 Engineering Geology
Keywords: Basic geology, geology of Denmark, rocks, geological processes, sediments and sedimentary
processes, digital data and maps, geological development, Danish soils, geological surveys.
Credits: 3 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
Students will acquire knowledge about:
Basic geological conditions and processes and especially the geology of Denmark
The different rock types and their composition, particularly sediments
The geological time periods; Upper Cretaceous and Danian, Lower Tertiary (Paleogene), Upper Tertiary (Neogene)
and Quaternary in Denmark
Groundwater Conditions and drillings
Geological data and maps
Landscapes and landforms
Geological interpretation and geological cross sections
Skills:
After the course, the student will be able to:
Recognize the various rock types, describe their depositional environments and recognize the most important
minerals in the rocks
Recognize and describe typical soils in Denmark and interpret their depositional environment and age
Apply relevant geological data and maps and draw geological cross sections
Perform hand drillings, collect, describe and interpret data from them
Topics:
Basic introduction to engineering geology and the subject's application in geotechnical engineering. The main rock
types and geological processes are reviewed with emphasis on Danish sediments from the Cretaceous to the
present.
The course leads to solve a specific task in the semester project in which students use existing data and own
investigations to describe the geological conditions in their project area, including the consequences that the
geological and hydrological conditions have for the planned construction project.
After the course, the student will be able to apply knowledge and skills to:
Interpret relevant geological data and maps for Denmark using GIS tools for a description of the geological
conditions and expected strata in an area
Obtain and use their own data in combination with existing knowledge to assess an area's geology and potential
challenges in relation to construction and foundation work.
Resources:
Engineering Geology In Denmark, Inga Sorensen
Additional notes from Jette Sorensen
Data and information from Danish websites
Prerequisites:
Qualifying exam for the bachelor study programme.
Assessment:

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MSC CS1 Material Science
Keywords: Porosity, density, strength, stiffness/rigidity, wood, corrosion, steel, laboratory exercises
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The aim is to give the student knowledge about fundamental properties of materials with a focus on wood and steel.
Skills:
Have obtained an understanding of density, strength and rigidity.
Have gained an understanding of woods structure and physical properties.
Have acquired knowledge of general structural steel, its manufacturing, structure and physical properties.
Be able to perform laboratory experiments and associated reports (laboratory exercises are conducted as a
workshop courses, but the reports are part of MSC CP1).
Topics:
Porosity
Density
Strength
Stiffness/rigidity
Wood
Corrosion
Steel
Laboratory exercises
Resources:
William D. Callister, Jr.: Material science and engineering, an introduction, seventh edition. Wiley (Is borrowed from
our library)
J.M.Dinwoodie: Timber: Its nature and behavior (Is borrowed from our library)
Supplementary materials in digital form are placed on the internal Studynet for the actual semester. These are
included in the above literature
Prerequisites:
Assessment:

ROA CS1 Road Building in Urban Areas
Keywords: Planning, geometric design, cross design, speed reducing measures, pipeline construction.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student should understand and apply basic terms in urban infrastructural facilities, including planning of roads
and paths in urban areas. Furthermore, to enable the student to project common road projects in connection with
developments and access roads to residential and industrial areas as well as matching paths, parking places etc.,
including analysing and choosing speed reducing measures.
Skills:
At the completion of the course, the student must be able to:
Project minor roads and crusting works in urban areas.
Plan and execute development plans.
Dimension pavements using reference tables.
and their understanding of the engineertechnical possibilities in the application of modelling, simulation etc.
Topics:
Planning in urban areas
Planning and road codes
Geometric design of roads and paths in urban areas
Dimensioning of minor road facilities and squares
Cross design in urban areas
Speed reducing measures
Pipeline construction and water draining in urban areas
Analysis of sand and gravel
Resources:
The Danish Road codes. (www.vejregler.dk)
Textbook: Information will be given during the course
Code of the Road: Information will be given during the course
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP1
Assessment:
Oral exam with an internal examiner.
SCI CS3 Geometry and Linear Algebra
Keywords: Integration, matrixes, determinants, linear equation systems, polar coordinates, complex
numbers.
Credits: 3 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to enable the student to understand and apply basic terms within selected topics of
mathematical analysis, linear algebra and vectors. Information on the individual topics is contained in the detailed
description. Furthermore, the purpose is to enable the student to read and interpret technical literature, in which
mathematics are used.
Skills:
Account for and recognize complex numbers.
Account for and understand polar coordinates and relate infinitesimal calculation to polar coordinates.
Analyse spatial tasks and execute calculations based on vector operations.
Understand and apply matrixes and linear equation systems, systems with many or no solutions and apply matching
solution methods.
Achieve the knowledge needed to solve differential equations of the 1st and 2nd order.
IT is used in a pedagogical method in the course. The aim is that IT will support the learning process of the students
and their understanding of the engineering professional possibilities in, for example, the application of modelling,
simulation, etc.
Topics:
Application of integration
Matrixes and matrix algebra
Determinants and Cramers Rule
Linear equation systems
Polar coordinates
Complex numbers
Introduction to ordinary differential equations of the 1st and 2nd order
Resources:
Thomas, Finney, Weir, Giordano: Thomas' Calculus, newest edition, Addison-Wesley.
Downloads from the study net.
Prerequisites:
SCI CS2, SPJ CP1
Assessment:

SCI CS4 Elastic Analysis, Strength and Deformation
Keywords: Stress calculation in beams, strength control, deformations, centrally loaded beams.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and
methods of the elastic strength of materials and deformation calculation.
Skills:
Determine cross-section constants, second moment of area and principal axes.
Perform stress calculation in beams exposed to tension, bending, bending with normal forces, shear, biaxial
bending and torsion.
Perform design calculations for simple beams.
Calculate deflections using differential equations, standard formulae and superposition.
Calculate centrally loaded columns.
Topics:
Component Forces on Frame Structures
Superposition
Section Properties
Tension
Bending
Shear
Torsion
Simple Deformation calculations
Columns
Resources:
Structural Mechanics (latest edition) Ray Hulse & Jack Cain. Teknisk stbi, Teknisk Forlag. Latest edition.
Prerequisites:
SCI CS2, SPJ CP1
Assessment:
4 hour written exam with external examiner.
Use of computers is allowed, although the use of specialist structural design software is not permitted.
SCI CS6 Basic Hydraulics
Keywords: Hydrodynamics, pipe hydraulic, flow in closed pipes
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student must be acquainted with basic theory and relevant formulas for flow in closed pipes as Bernouillis
equation, the energy equation, Bettings formula system and Colebrook & Whites formula.
Skills:
Be able to analyse hydraulic problems and determine levels for the hydraulic pressure line and the energy grade
line.
Be able to calculate the energy and water flow in complex pipe systems.
Topics:
Hydrodynamics, pipe hydraulic, flow in closed pipes
Resources:
Flow of incompressible Fluids and Hydraulics in Pipelines
Compendium for use in SCICS6 by Poul Kr. Jakobsen 1. edition- August 2010. You could find the compendium
on studienet.viauc.dk
Problem in sewers, task and assignment. September 2010
Supplementary relevant literature according to instructions from the teacher
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP1
Assessment:

STD CS2 Design of Load Bearing Structures
Keywords: Analysis structures, force system, transmitting joints, eurocode, deformation, timber beams,
and timber columns.
Credits: 3 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to enable the participants to apply their knowledge in the areas global stability, statical
analysis, load effects on buildings and structures and to analyse the relationship between structures and static
calculations. Furthermore, they must acquire knowledge of calculation of force systems in space. In addition, the
participants must acquire an understanding of stress analysis and calculation of deformation of simple load-carrying
structures.
Skills:
Be able to analyse structures and see the connection between structures and calculation.
Be able to apply their knowledge of global stability in minor structures.
Have acquired knowledge of calculation of force systems in space.
Be able to apply their knowledge of transfer of forces through the structures and force transmitting joints in small
houses and minor structures.
Be able to apply their knowledge in order to determine loads on structures using Eurocode EUC 0 and EUC 1, and
the Partial Factor Method.
Be able to apply their knowledge in order to carry out stress analysis and calculation of deformation of simple load-
carrying structures.
Timber beams and centrally loaded timber columns.
Be able to apply computerized models for minor structures and test calculations on the computer.
IT is part of the course as a pedagogical method. The aim is that IT supports the learning processes of the students
and their understanding of the engineering professional possibilities in the application of, for example, modelling,
simulation etc.
Topics:
Structural design of spatially stable structures
Transfer of forces through structures
Loads on load-bearing structures
Force-transmitting joints
Calculation of global force systems
Stress analysis and calculation of deformation in simple load-bearing structures
Design and calculation of wind bracing structures
Applying computerized-programmes for minor structures
Resources:
Engineering Mechanics Statics 6th edition - Meriam & Kraige Building Calculations (Special Edition) Bjarne Chr.
Jensen
Prerequisites:
SCI CS2, SPJ CP1
Assessment:

SPJ CP2 Urban Development - Infrastructural Planning
Keywords: semester project, infrastructural planning
Credits: 7 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to ensure the student obtains an understanding of planning and project design of
infrastructural facilities as well as obtains a routine in the completion of projects in this sector.
Skills:
Through working on a project including infrastructural planning of a new development area located in connection with
an existing urban community, the student must develop skills in planning, problem statement, project description,
collection and processing of data as well as the design of this type of facility. In connection with the project work,
obligatory as well as free theme courses supporting the project work are conducted. Through completion of the
projects theme part, laboratory exercises are executed in the material theory and road building field, supporting the
analytical skills of the student.
The student must have obtained:
Skills in applying learned knowledge to the solving of practical infrastructural project work.
The ability to convert the results of lab work into practical project oriented application.
The ability to plan and complete practical project works.
Skills in communication of the project results to the client.
and their understanding of the engineeringtechnical possibilities in the application of modeling, simulation etc.
Analyses of the team on basis of a Belbin test. Group formation and analyses of the strength and weaknesses of the
group. You must put out a contract for the group. At the end of the project period, the group must reflect on the
cooperation in the group, on basis of the teams Belbin profile.
Competences:
be able to use the knowledge obtained and the skills achieved during the semester, in order to perform analyses of
infrastructural projects, including applicable solutions,
in cooperation with other s
Topics:
The content is further described under the courses included in the project: GEO CP1, CMP CP1, ROA CP1, STD
CP2, MSC CP1 - additionally 5 theme courses are included. (See also detailed description below).
With basis in a proposal for a development project, an analysis of the material is carried out in preparation for
compilation of solution options.
The analysis could be:
Assessment of methodical terms for the project
Possible suggestions and alternatives for the project design
Quantitative and qualitative aspects of the proposed solution
Assessment and choice of method for project presentation to client
Resources:
Reference is made to the individual course description to a great extent, additional information must be obtained via
the internet according to closer instruction.
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP1;#565
Assessment:
Oral examination with an internal or external examiner.
The following courses are part of the semester project: CMP CP1, ROA CP1, STD CP2 and MSC CP1 and 5 theme
courses. Other courses from the semester may be part of the semester project.
Project description must be duly handed in and approved in order to register for exam in the study project.
Weighting between the individual subject areas is as follows:

Thematic courses: 15%
GEO 1 + ROA 1 + CMP 1: 50-65%
STD 2 + MSC 1: 20-35%
BEN CS2 Energy Consumption Analysis

Keywords: Energy Frame, Low Energy Class, Passive Solar Heat, Energy Supply, Energy Mapping
Credits: 3 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
After the course the students will know the tools for designing low energy buildings in class 2015 and know how to
perform an energy frame calculation in the program BE10. Furthermore, the students have knowledge about the
different forms of energy and how to perform a calculation of energy consumption in existing buildings from BBR data
and tables of unit consumption.
Skills:
After completion of this course the students must:
Be able to calculate an energy framework
Know necessary initiatives in able to achieve y a low-energy building
Be able to make conceptual design of ventilation
Be able to propose relevant forms of heating for a given construction
Be able to calculate energy consumption based on BBR data and unit consumption tables
Be able to produce theme maps for visualization of energy consumption
Topics:
Energy requirements for Danish constructions are sharpened on a regular basis, therefore the building's energy
consumption needs a more central role in the Danish construction industry today.
The course aims are to give students insight into the action that can be used to transform a building into a low
energy building.
Energy framework calculation will be analyzed.
Various forms of energy.
Survey of energy consumption in existing buildings by use of BBR data and statistical data tables, for single unit
consumption.
Resources:
SBI Direction 213 - Energy requirements for buildings (digital)
Energy Frame Calculation Program BE10
Ventilation and indoor climate (digital)
GIS software program, QGIS
Information from Denmark Arealinformation
"Strategic energy planning in the municipalities." Energystyrelsen April 2002. Procedures Description (vol. 1) and
Mapping and Survey highlights (vol. 2)
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP2
Assessment:
Oral examination with the participation of an external or internal examiner.
CMP CS2 Civil Engineering Management and Economy

Keywords: Shuttering, reinforcement concrete work, planning, economy
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
To enable the student to allocate a shuttering, reinforcement and concrete job as well as planning the logistics during
the execution of the job. Furthermore, the course must contribute to enhancing the students ability to participate in
the daily work within the contracting, consulting or public corporation, including having an understanding of the
economic operation of the company.
Skills:
At the completion of the course, the student must:
Possess knowledge of different shuttering systems (traditional form/system form) as well as be able to
dimension/pick out these
Possess knowledge of concrete and the influences concrete is exposed to during concreting and usage
Be able to carry out the planning of reinforcement jobs
Be able to pick and dimension cranes and other logistics equipment for concrete jobs (other transport and storage
equipment)
Be able to carry out accounts analyses
Be able to perform investment analyses for technical equipment
Possess knowledge of budgeting and liquidity analyses
Be able to draw up calculations for building and construction projects
Topics:
SHUTTERING:
Shuttering systems
Form pressure on the vertical and horizontal form
Traditional form dimensioning
Dismantling
REINFORCEMENT:
Types of reinforcement
Regulations for placement of the reinforcement
Forming of reinforcement sections
Preparation of bending lists
CONCRETE:
Concrete production
Concrete transport
Concreting technique
Damages to fresh and tempered concrete
CRANE DIMENSIONING:
Crane types
Crane dimensioning
Crane erection
Mobile or stationary crane
ECONOMY:
Accounts analysis
Key ratios of the financial statement
Cost analysis
Cash budgeting
Investment calculations according to different methods
Budgeting according to the built-up or break-down method
CALCULATION:
Calculation forms
The successive principle
Calculation basis
Offer allocation
The A L -method
Resources:
Civil Engineering Management 1, Mechanical equipment and methods of execution (Pdf-file at Studienet.viauc.dk)
Civil Engineering Management 2, Construction management (Pdf-file at Studienet.viauc.dk)
Civil Engineering Management 3, Economy in contracting companies (Pdf-file at Studienet.viauc.dk)
Notes for economy in construction management. Notes from the teacher
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP2
Assessment:

CON CS1 Science of Materials for Concrete and Concrete Structures

Keywords: Materials for concrete, ultimate limit state, bending, shear.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student must acquire sufficient knowledge on the material concrete, including concretes durability, to be able to
proportion concrete for practical structures. Furthermore, the student must be able to calculate concrete beams as
regards to bending, shear and conditions at the abutment in the ultimate limite state.
Skills:
Science of material for concrete:
Possess knowledge on the basic composition and structure of concrete.
Be able to choose, combine and test aggregate materials for concrete.
Possess knowledge on the fundamentals of decomposition and damage mechanisms and apply requirements to
durability when proportioning concrete.
Understand the influence of pozzolanas on the durability.
Be able to proportion concrete in accordance with own requirements and requirements in DS 2426 in the different
environmental classes.
Possess knowledge on cement and the manufacturing of cement as well as understanding of contraction in
concrete.
Possess knowledge on fly ash and micro silica and be able to apply them when proportioning concrete.
Be able to conduct lab test with fresh and hardened concrete and report from these.
Possess knowledge on the strength and safety level of concrete and be able to apply this when proportioning
concrete.
Concrete structures:
Be able to calculate cross-sections of any shape for bending with or without axial force under direct application of
geometric, physical and static conditions.
Be able to design beams in shear using the lower bound solution with diagonal compression field.
Be able to calculate simple abutments for beams.
Topics:
Science of materials for concrete:
The composition and structure of concrete
Aggregates
The Eurocode demands to concrete materials
Proportioning of concrete
Decomposition and damage mechanisms
Control and testing of concrete
Cement and pozzolana
Lab tests
Concrete structures:
Calculations of sections of any shape for bending with or without axial force under direct application of geometric,
physical and static conditions
Shear and abutment calculation in concrete beams
Load bearing capacity of beams (determine the required reinforcement along the beam)
Beam tests
Resources:
Can be borrowed from our library:
Properties of Concrete, 4th edition, A.M. Neville.
Concrete structures in accordance with DS/EN 1992-1-1, special edition, B. C. Jensen
EN 1992-1-1 Design of Concrete Structures
EN 1992-1-1 DK NA. National Annex to EC2.
Supplementary materials in digital form is placed on the intranet for the actual semester. To a relevant extent, results
from national and international research and development work is used and referred to. These are included in the
above litterature.
Prerequisites:
MSC CS1, SCI CS4; SPJ CP2
Assessment:

GEO CS2 Basic Soil Mechanics - Strip footings, Pile foundation

Keywords: Stresses, strength properties, foundations, piles, pile groups, foundationplans.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student receive knowledge about the basic physical theories and methods used when describing geotechnical
problems as well as enable the student to outline and design the best possible foundation solution for a given
construction on the basis of a practical interpretation of soil and groundwater conditions in a given area.
Skills:
Determine the classification of soils, like density index, plasticity index etc.
Determine total, neutral and effective stress.
Define potential, gradient and permeability as well as analysing the impact of the groundwater conditions on a
construction.
Determine critical gradient, erosion and lifting problematic.
Define and establish the strength properties of the soil.
Calculate the carrying capacity of foundations and piles.
Determine a projects placement in foundation category.
Describe connection between geological conditions and foundation wise consequences.
Be knowledgeable of PDA- / CPT- / and SPT measuring.
Be knowledgeable of relevant IT-tools.
Calculate pile groups which are statically determinate.
Soil pressure on basement walls.
Draw foundation and pile plans.
Topics:
The physical properties of soil and groundwater
Stress in soil
Hydrostatics
The equilibrium of soil bodies under influence of water pressure
The strength properties of soil
Footing and pile foundation
Negative skin friction
Statically determinate pile groups
Foundation and pile plans
Resources:
Jesper Bjerre, Natascha S. Hansen, Ditte Hybye og Camilla Milling.: Find formlen - Geoteknik, 1. udgave, 1. oplag,
2014, Polyteknisk Forlag
Eurocode 7 and nationale annex
Additional material will be uploaded to Study Net.
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP2
Assessment:
Oral exam with an external or internal examiner.
INO CS1 Engineering Innovation

Keywords: Innovation, Creativity, Cross-/inter-/multidisciplinary, Entrepreneurship, Professional identity,
Business model
Credits: 5 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
Students examine the innovators mindset and explore the culture of innovation. In a realwork, hands-on way,
students learn how to be innovative and why innovation is integral to business success in the 21st century. Innovation
strategies and tactics are
After having successfully completed the course, the students will have gained: An understanding of their own
professional identity in and of itself, as well as contrasted and compared to other fields of engineering An
understanding of innovation and its uses within the field of engineering Knowledge about innovative processes
within the field of engineering
Skills:
After having successfully completed the course, the students will be able to: Engage in innovative processes in a
Cross-/inter-/multidisciplinary setting in order to conceive, plan and execute their ideas Work methodically with
innovation Apply relevant models to the implementation of product and concept development
Competences:
After having successfully completed the course, the students will have gained competences in: Introducing
innovative and entrepreneurial ideas into project work Assess when innovation is needed and what the value of
initiating an innovative process wi
Topics:
Hands-on experience designed to encourage a holistic understanding of BIM An insight into the commercial
possibilities of BIM now and in the future Consider the challenges posed by the implementation of BIM Develop
innovative proposals to address these challenges. Clarifying multidisciplinary group competencies The history of
the engineer and engineering VIA engineering in an innovative perspective Field Research The 4D model:
Discover, Dream, Design, Deliver Business models and the economic aspect of innovation Process reflection
Resources:
Prerequisites:
SPR BP2, SPJ CP2
Assessment:
In order to qualify for an approval, the students.

1) Must have an attendance of 80%. Elements of BIM learned during this week must be implemented in the semester
project. and
2) Must have an attendance of 80% at the Engineering Innovation during weeks 50-51. The groups facilitator must
approve any deviation or exception from this requirement as well as absence during weeks 50-51.
STD CS3 Structures, Stability and Connections

Keywords: Global stability, resistance of cross-sections, compression bars, connections in timber and
steel, diaphragms in timber
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose is to enable the participants to construct and calculate some of the most commonly occurring load
bearing structures and connections in timber and steel, including calculation of the global stability.
Skills:
After the completion of the course, the student must be able to describe, calculate and apply:
Global stability of structures. Force dispersion in columns, beams, frames, trusses and diaphragms.
Resistance of cross-sections in steel, elastic and plastic.
Moment loaded compression bars in steel and timber.
Lateral torsional buckling in timber beams.
Connections in timber structures nails and bolts.
Connections in steel structures welding and bolts.
The student must also be able to describe
Lateral torsional buckling in steel beams.
Diaphragms in timber structures.
Topics:
Global stability
Cross-sections in steel structures
Moment loaded compression bars
Connections in timber structures
Connections in steel structures
Diaphragms in timber structures
Resources:
Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures.
DS/EN 1993-1-1+AC Del 1-1, 2 udgave og nationalt anneks NA
Eurocode 5: Design of Timber Structures
Bjarne Chr. Jensen og Svend Ole Hansen Building Calculations
Hans Larsen, Vahik Enjily "Practical Design of Timber Structures, Eurocode 5"
Teknisk Stbi. Teknisk forlag. 22. udgave
Supplementary teaching materials like presentations, exercises and assignments are in the studienet room for the
course
Prerequisites:
SCI CS4, SPJ CP2
Assessment:
4 hours written examination with an external or internal examiner.
SPJ CP3 Structural Design - Industrial building
Keywords: semester project, planning and design of large buildings
Credits: 6 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student must obtain an understanding of the planning and design of large buildings as well as become
experienced in the implementation of building projects.
Skills:
The project includes design, calculations and execution of parts of the construction project and installations in a larger
building in concrete, timber and steel.
Through completion of the project, the student must develop skills in planning, problem definition, project description,
data collection, processing and analysis of data and design of a construction project.
The project must additionally enable the student to analyse:

the prerequisites, limitation and use of calculation methods for the design of building projects
the interaction between design and execution of part elements in a building project.
The student must have acquired:
General understanding of the building process planning and economy.
Understanding of technical, economical and organizational aspects of the execution phase
Ability to analyse a structure for the generation of alternative designs.
Ability to calculate and design structures in steel and timber.
Design of water installations and ventilation systems and selection of appropriate systems and materials.
Ability to design the pathways for water, heating, ventilation and drainage with regard to all installation space
requirements.
Calculate a complete energy framework for the building.
Understanding of the use of BIM for design, modelling and execution.
The course includes IT as a pedagogical method. The aim is that IT will support the learning process of the students
and their understanding of the engineering professional opportunities that lie, for example, in the use of modelling,
simulation, etc.
Competences:
be able to use the knowledge obtained and the skills achieved during the semester, in order to plan and design
large house building,
obtain insight into the completion of construction projects and hav
Topics:
The content is further described under the courses included in the project: CON CS1, GEO CS2, STD CS3, BEN
CS2, CMP CS2 as well as the thematic courses.
Based on a design material for a building project, a constructive and technical analysis of the material is carried out
in preparation for the generation of alternative solutions.
The analysis could be:
Alternative design of construction elements (timber, steel or concrete)
Assessment of the interaction between execution and the design of the structures.
Dimensioning of ventilation and water installations, and disposition of pathways for installations
Planning of the execution of the project, including time and ressource planning as well as economic estimates.
Resources:
Reference is made to the individual course description.
Prerequisites:
The student must participate in the applicable courses and the requirements of the project work must be met.
SPJ CP2
Assessment:
Oral examination with an external or internal examiner.
The following courses are part of the semester project: CON CS1, GEO CS2, STD CS3, BEN CS2, CMP CS2 and
thematic courses from the semester.
Evaluation of the project will be based on presentation and examination of project work at an oral examination with an
external or internal examiner. Project description must be duly handed in and approved in order to register for exam
in the study project.
Weighting between the individual disciplines is as follows:

CON 1 + STD 3: 35 - 50%
BEN 2: 16 - 23%
CMP 2: 16 - 23%
GEO 2: 16 - 23%
BIM: 5 - 10%
BEN CS3 Building Energy

Keywords: Heat loss calculation, Blower door test, Thermography
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student will gain knowledge on how to evaluate thermal bridges by calculating 2-dimensional heat loss and
determine linear los for a thermal bridge.
The student will perform a blower door test and analyze the results of buildings airtightness. By the use of
thermography, leaks in the building envelope will be determined and analyzed.
Skills:
After completion of the course the student must be able to:
Calculate 2-dimensional heat loss and determine linear losses for a specific construction.
Have knowledge on how to perform a blower door test and understand the results.
Work with a thermography camera to analyze ie. leaks in the building envelope.
Topics:
2-dimensional heat loss calculation, for analyzing thermal bridges
Laboratory work:
Blower door test
Thermography
Resources:
Prerequisites:
SPR BP3, SPJ CP3
Assessment:

BEN CS4 Building Services

Keywords: Heating system, domestic water, internal drainage, pathways, sustainable energy supply
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The students will gain knowledge about design and calculation of Buildings Services, including eating systems,
domestic water and internal drainage.
Skills:
have knowledge of relevant legislation
design and calculate heating system, radiant heating and low temperature heating
design and calculate of cold and hot domestic water system
design and calculate internal drainage system
Topics:
study of building regulation and standards regarding building services
design of heating system, radiant heating and low temperature heating
design of cold and hot domestic water
design of internal drainage, plumbing
planning main pathways for heating, water and drainage
planning technical space
Execution of technical drawings
Introduction to technical description methods
Introduction to traditional energy supply, district heating, natural gas, electricity
Introduction to sustainable energy supply
Resources:
Supplementing notes placed in studynet.
Prerequisites:
For exchange/transfer students:
SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3
Assessment:
For full-degree students:

- Given assignments/reports, this must be handed in on time and approved, with a satisfactory result,
For exchange students:
Grading on basis of several of the criteria mentioned above.
BSM CS1 Basic Principles of Structural Design and Management

Keywords: Statical systems, design process, precast concrete construction, the basic of building phases
and construction process.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to give the student an understanding of the processes involved in the design- and
construction phase of a building project, including making decisions with respect to the statical system. The
parameters to be considered when deciding on appropriate statical models will be reviewed. The students will be
introduced to and obtain an understanding of various concepts and methodologies adhering to the planning, design
and assembly process, including Architectural Engineering and Integrated Design. Furthermore, the students will be
introduced to precast concrete construction, including the various element types, together with a review of typical key
connection details and other drawings in connection with precast concrete building projects. Distribution models for
design and delivery of precast concrete elements will be reviewed using BIPS A113 as a basis.
Skills:
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of prefabricated concrete elements in building projects.
Demonstrate an understanding of the planning, design and assembly process. Associated with relevant concepts.
Apply knowledge of precast concrete design processes to prepare drawing information for a precast concrete
project.
Apply knowledge of BIPS A113 to enable appropriate decisions for the distribution of services and responsibilities
for the design and delivery of precast concrete projects.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of building phases. Planning, design and construction.
Demonstrate an understanding of planning of building sites and assembly of prefabricated contrete elements in
building projects.
Topics:
Statical systems (commerce and office buildings)
Good practice in design and construction
The design and the assembly process
Introduction to precast concrete projects
Project and design methodology
Basic principles of precast concrete drawings (BIPS a113)
Choice of distribution models
Design Organisation
Design Management
Risk Management
Construction Organisation
Construction Management
Resources:
FRI, PLR og Danske Ark: Description of services for building and planning, newest edition. Available to download at
www.frinet.dk ;
Betonelementforeningens handbooks. Available to download atwww.bef.dk orwww.betonportal.dk
BIPS A113, Services for designing and erecting precast concrete elements. Danish version available to download
atwww.bips.dk
Civil engineering Book 8. Prefabricated building, January 2012 ( Pdf-file at Studynet).
Construction Practice, Brian Cooke, Wiley-Blackwell (VIA has 1 copy in the library to lend for every group).
BAR handbooks. Available to download athttp://haandbogen.info/
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP3, SPR BP3
Assessment:

CCT CS1 Concrete Curing Technology

Keywords: Development of maturity and strength, Early freezing, Curing, Thermal cracks
Credits: 1 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The aim is to equip the student with an understanding of the requirements for finishing insitu concrete. The student
should also develop an understanding of basic concrete hardening techniques, especially temperature simulation
such that the student can use temperature simulation programs.
Skills:
After the completion of the course, the students must:
Obtain knowledge on challenges within hardening technology.
Be able to calculate the maturity of concrete and time for early freezing.
Be able to implement the requirements for the finishing of concrete in EN 13670 and DS 2427.
Be able to implement standard requirements for the finishing of concrete.
Obtain knowledge of calculating temperature processes and temperature simulation in concrete.
Topics:
Practical issues associated with the use of hardening technology
Concept of concrete curing
Calculation of curing times
Development of properties
Determination of concrete maturity and the point at which concrete can withstand freezing
Finishing of concrete in accordance with guideleines and regulations.
Temperature-related cracking
Temperature changes in concrete:
Influencing parameters
Thermal properties of concrete
Calorimetry
Heat exchange with surrounding materials
Heat balance in structures (Biot-figures).
Simulation of temperatures: Working with temperature simulation in concrete by setting up a simple model for heat
balance and calculations using Excel.
Resources:
All material are in digital form and will be placed on the intranet for the current semester.
Prerequisites:
BET BS1 / CON CS1, SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3
Assessment:

- Given assignments, which must be handed in on time and approved with a satisfactory result,
- Excel sheet with temperature simulation calculations in concrete must be handed in on time and approved,
CMP CS3 Earthworks and Price Estimation

Keywords: Soil calculations, mass curves, price estimations
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to enable the students to perform soil calculations and mass curves, which can be used
to determine the engineering effort at the project, to manage production planning, to calculate quotations for
construction projects, including the ability to choose construction methods, personnel and machinery. The course
provides the students with the ability to make calculations on different levels. The course also gives the students a
basic knowledge about the contractors precautions in relation to handling of contaminated soil and soft ground.
Furthermore, the course provides the students with settlement negotiation tools. Finally the students must acquire
such a knowledge about contaminated soil, that they can plan and carry out screenings for contaminated sites in
areas where civil engineering works are about to be carried out. They must be able to make the appropriate choices
with respect to soil handling, protection equipment and regulatory measures to ensure that the contamination does
not result in unnecessary delays for the civil engineering project.
Skills:
Do mass calculations and to draw mass curves.
Negotiate settlements within soil and concrete personnel groups.
Present a realistic time schedule.
Calculate a quotation in accordance to Indicating Times and/or V&S price tables.
Choose and dimension soil machinery.
Handle both economic and work related challenges for the contractor due to soil contamination.
Plan soft ground work in relation to road works.
Distinguish between the main types of contaminations and know about their transport and sorption to soil.
Use databases and maps in a preliminary screening for a given area.
Carry out sampling of contaminated soil in accordance with the limit values.
Pick the appropriate protecdtion equipment for works in soil with a given contamination.
Act according to the legislation on contaminated soil.
Plan the work processes in contaminated soils.
Topics:
Soil classifications Mass calculations Mass curves Dispositions of machinery Human Resources Time
indicators Calculations and quotations Handling of slightly contaminated soil Soft ground work Budgeting
Relevant types of contamination and their behaviour in soil. Soil quality criteria. Legislation on contaminated soil.
Strategies and methods for screening for soil contamination. Sampling of contaminated soil. Handling and use of
contaminated soil in civil work projects.
Resources:
Anlgsteknikforeningen: Anlgsteknik 1, Materiel og udfrselsmetoder, 3. udg., 1. oplag, Polyteknisk Forlag, 2011
Anlgsteknikforeningen: Anlgsteknik - Eksempelsamling, 1. udg. Polyteknisk Forlag. 2001
Sren Fisker: Arbejdskraft og Vejledende tider, Rev. 2. Ingenirhjskolen i Horsens, 2001
Sren Fisker: En note til anlgskonomi, Rev. 1. Ingenirhjskolen i Horsens, 2001
Anlgsteknikforeningen: Anlgsteknik 2, Styring af byggeprocessen, 3. Udg. 1. oplag, Polyteknisk Forlag, 2011
Peder Maribo og Anette Andersen: Jordforurening, A. Polyteknisk Forlag 2009.
Lov om forurenet jord. LBK nr. 1427 af 04/12/2009 samt vrige relevante love.
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP3;#3696;#SPR BP3;#3699
Assessment:
Oral exam with an external examiner.
CON CS2 Concrete structures

Keywords: calculation of concrete constructions
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of this course is to build on the fundamental knowledge gained on previous courses such that a
complete analysis and design can be undertaken on simple concrete beams, columns and walls, together with
rectangular slabs in both ultimate and serviceability limit states.
Skills:
After the completion of this course the students must be able to:
complete and calculate beam supports.
obtain knowledge of internal forces in relation to more complex supports.
curtail the reinforcement in concrete beams, when taking into consideration the diagonal cracking effect. calculate
and use MN-interaction diagrams for concrete sections.
calculate stresses, deflections and crack widths in concrete beams, when in the serviceability limit state.
determine the load carrying capacity of centrally loaded columns.
calculate eccentrically loaded columns and walls using the method of nominal stiffness and also method II.
calculate continuous concrete beams and one-way spanning slabs according to the lower bound solution method
from the learning book: Concrete structures in accordance with DS/EN 1992-1-1- chapter 10.1 and 10.4.
calculate two-way spanning slabs according to the learning book:Concrete structures in accordance with DS/EN
1992-1-1- kapitel 10.5 (lower bound solution method).
use the strip method for calculation of concrete slabs.
Topics:
Curtailment of reinforcement Bending moment and shear force diagrams Beams in serviceability limit state
Columns and walls in ultimate limit state Plastic calculations of continuous beams Slabs in ultimate limit state
Resources:
Concrete structures in accordance with EC2
EN 1992-1-1 Design of Concrete Structures
EN 1992-1-1 DK NA. National Annex to EC2.
Additional literature will be stated later
Where relevant, reference will be made to conclusions from national and international research. Supplementary
materials in digital form are placed on the intranet for the current semester.
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3
Assessment:
CSA CS1 Computer Aided Structural Analysis

Keywords: Static analysis, structural models
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to enable the participants to apply their knowledge in the field of static analysis to
develop an understanding of structural models and thereafter use specialist software to undertake computer analysis
of structural problems. Furthermore, they must acquire knowledge of various analysis techniques to enable
qualitative analyses of construction models.
Skills:
Be able to accurately model statically determinate and indeterminate structures.
Be able to determine the deflections in plane frames and trusses using virtual work.
Be able to understand and use the principles of the flexibility method for use in calculations of reactions, bending
moments and shear force diagrams for statically indeterminate structures.
Be able to understand and use the principles of plastic analysis for plane frames.
Be able to create two dimensional and three dimensional structural models in Staad Pro.
Be able to assess the quality and reliability of computer calculations.
The course includes IT as a pedagogical method. The purpose is to support the students learning processes and
their understanding of the engineering opportunities, which is part of e.g. the use of modelling, simulation etc.
Topics:
Statical modelling
Statically indeterminate structures
Qualitative structural analysis
Virtual work
The Flexibility Method (Kraftmetoden)
Introduction to Plastic Analysis
- statical method
- kinematic method
Structural Analysis with Staad Pro
Resources:
Understanding Structural Analysis (Latest Edition), David Brohn. Publisher: New Paradigm Solutions
Prerequisites:
SPR BP3 / SPJ CP3
Assessment:
GEO CS3 Advanced Geotechnical Science - Deformations, Earth Pressure, Stability

Keywords: Retaining walls, consolidation theories, settlement of footings, stability.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to give the student insight into the basic consolidation theory and methods to
determination of settlements as well as knowledge about soil pressure on retaining structures with vertical and
inclined sides and inclined ground surface. Further total stability for simple geotechnical structures is examined.
Skills:
Skills (individual professional goals):
Calculate traditional consolidation subsidence and obtain understanding of initial and secondary subsidence.
Explain the time progress of settlements.
Calculate soil pressure on retaining walls for vertical wall and horizontal terrain.
Calculate soil pressure on retaining walls with inclined wall and terrain.
Calculate slope stability according to extreme methods.
Calculate slope stability according to shredding method.
Be able to use GeoSlope for simple slope stability calculations.
Topics:
Settlement of buildings and footings
The time progress of settlements
The total stability of slopes and geotechnical constructions including slopes with a capillary rise
Local stability of retaining structures with vertical sides, horizontal ground sur-face and inclined sides and surface.
Soil pressure on retaining walls with vertical and inclined sides.
GeoSlope (Software)
Resources:
Translation of Dgf Bulletin 22, Eksempelsamling i geoteknik, 1. udgave, 1. oplag 2010
Eurocode 7, National Annex
Additional materials will be uploaded to Study Net
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3
Assessment:

LSV CS1 Land surveying, setting out and control measuring

Keywords: Planning, quality control, levelling, marketing, GPS
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to give the student insight into the basic methods and theory used for simple land
surveying and setting out.
The course must enable the student to plan and execute simple land surveying and setting out projects.
Skills:
Be able to plan and perform simple surveying assignments by use of a complete station, levelling instruments and
GPS.
Be able to perform quality control and measuring in general.
Be able to make geometric and trigonometric levelling, to calculate contours and complete quality assessments of
the contours.
Be able to calculate and market simple constructions and single points.
Be able to calculate the market data for road construction.
To assess complete stations and levelling tools for regulative errors.
To use surveying IT programmes for calculation of surveying observations in order to prepare a schedule.
Have obtained understanding of the basic principles within GPS and must be able to measure and market on this
basis.
Topics:
In the course there will be a theoretical part and a number of practical exercises. The exercises will be practice-
related.
The following topics will be presented in the course:

Geometrical levelling
Check and adjust of Total Station and levelling instrument
Setting out and measuring by the aid of Total Station
Setting out levels by rotary laser
Measuring and setting out with GPS
Control measurements
Reference systems
Resources:
Lars F. Matthiesen: GPS. Intern net (studynet)
Lars F. Matthiesen: Afstning. Intern net (studynet)
Relevante afsnit af "Landmling - instrumenter og metoder" af Ole Jacobi m.fl. Intern net (studienet)
Videoklip digitalt
Supplerende relevant litteratur efter underviserens anvisninger
Surveying for engineers, 4th edition. J. Uren and W.F. Price, Palgrave 2006, ISBN-10: 1-4039-2054-0.
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3
Assessment:

REM CS1 3D-modelling of building services

Keywords: BIM, Revit MEP, 3D modeling
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is for the student to understand and gain insight into the concept of Building Information
Modeling and its values in regards to mechanica, electrical and plumbing services. Furthermore to become familiar
with Revit MEP as a tool in daily work relating to engineering tasks in both 2D and 3D
Skills:
After completion of the course, the student should:
be able to understand and comprehend the systematic concept of Building Information Modeling in relation to
mechanical, electrical and plumbing services
be comfortable and familiar with Revit MEP as a tool to produce drawing and 3D model documentaion for a
construction project
Topics:
Further and deeper understanding of the systematic concept of BIM and its value in relation to mechanical, electrical
and plumbing services
Knowledge of operationg systems and handling of Revit MEP interface
Using and interacting with Revit MEP to compose drawing documentation and other data for further application in
the planning and execution of building and construction projects
Preparing mechanical, electrical and plumbind systems in a 3D model
Resources:
In connection with the course, relevant course material can be downloaded from studynet.
Laptop with English edition of the operation system Windows XP or Vista, with the newest MS Office edition ad
capacity to run programmes as e.g. AutoCad 2008 or newer + REVIT MEP 2011 or newer. (Installation should be
carried out in consultation with the IT educator, and in accordance with existing rules from IT-support at VIA UC).
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3
Assessment:


ROA CS2 Infrastructure and Road Planning in Rural Areas

Keywords: Road design, environmental screenings, tracing, road IT systems.
Credits: 3 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to provide the students with the understanding and the use of basic concepts within
infrastructural constructions, including the planning of roads and paths in open land.
Furthermore, the students must be able to carry out environmental screenings in open areas.
The students will also receive a detailed introduction to current road design programmes used for geometrical design
of roads in open areas.
Finally the students skills will be increased in relation to the use of Novapoint as a design tool in infrastructural
projects.
Skills:
Perform analyses and road planning in open areas.
Make environmental screenings in open areas.
Propose relevant design of horizontal and vertical alignment, cross section.
Design and calculate road pavement.
Manage tracing in open areas.
Know in details, the content of road IT (introduction to Novapoint).
Use Novapoint for geometrical calculations of basic characteristics of infrastructure projects in open areas.
their understanding of the engineering opportunities, which is part of e.g. the use of modeling, simulation etc.
Topics:
Planning in open area
Planning and road regulations
Environmental screening in open area
Geometrical design
Horizontal and vertical alignment, cross section
Pavement design
Tracing in open land
Road corridor plan
Drainage
Road capacity
Introduction to road technical IT programmes
Novapoint. Basic use of the dimensioning tool Novapoint for heavy geometric calculations and mass calculations
Resources:
The Danish Road Regulation Booklets. (www.vejregler.dk)
Additional relevant literature according to the teacher's instructions.
Novapoint tutorials
Prerequisites:
General admission requirements and ROA CS0 (or similar knowledge) in previous or current semester.
SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3, ROA CS1 / VEJ BS1
Assessment:

SEW CS2 Main Sewerage and Open Channel Flow

Keywords: Pressure pipes, water flow, sewerage, balancing pools
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to provide the students with knowledge on methods for calculation of flow in open and
closed pipes. Furthermore, the students must obtain knowledge and understanding of the dimensioning of small
main sewer systems and road drainage, including basins. In addition, the students will obtain skills within digital pipes
registration.
Skills:
Calculate the outflow through openings.
Calculate monotonous and non-monotonous flow in channels and streams.
Manually to design simple main sewer systems.
Manually to design road drainage.
Dimension weirs (CSOs) and basins in accordance to specific functional requirements.
Topics:
Dimensioning of small main sewer systems, including balancing pools and overflow structures Dimensioning of
road drainage The stream of water in open pipes and channels Outflow through openings Digital sewer plans
Resources:
Outlet flow through an orifice, flow under a varying head time required to empty a reservoir, compendium for
personal study civil engineering, Poul Kjr Petersen and Poul Kristian Jakobsen 1 Edition February 2011
Free surface runoff [Poul Kristian Jakobsen 1 edition February 2011]
Urban drainage, design of sewer system [Poul Kristian Jakobsen 1 edition February 2011]
Assignment in main sewers
Problems in free surface runoff, Poul Kjr Petersen and Poul Kr. Jakobsen October 2010
Further: According to the lecturers guidelines
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3
Assessment:
STD CS4 Timber Diaphragms, Pad Foundation, Acoustics etc.

Keywords: Timber Diaphragms, Reinforced Concrete Pad Foundation (centrally loaded), Documentation
of Structural Design Calculations (Danish SBI 223), Introduction to building acoustics
Credits: 3 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to give the student:
Knowledge about theories and methods for design of diaphragms in timber structures
Knowledge about theories and methods used for design of centrally loaded reinforced concrete pad foundations.
Knowledge about documentation of structural design calculations.
Knowledge about acoustics in buildings demands and solutions.
Skills:
Design and calculate roof, floor and wall diagphragms
Design and calculate a centrally loaded in-situ cast reinforced concrete pad foundation.
Set up the documentation of the structural design calculations in accordance with the requirements in the SBI guide
223 from the Danish Building Institute
Analysis of acoustic demands in buildings.
Introduction to choose building constructions
Analysis of sound from ventilation and internal drainage.
Topics:
Diaphragms in timber structures
Reinforced Concrete Pad Foundation (centrally loaded)
Documentation of Structural Design Calculations (Danish SBI 223)
Introduction to building acoustics
Resources:
Timber Diaphragms part:
Practical design of timber structures to Eurocode 5, Hans Larsen and Vahik Enjily. ISBN: 978-0-7277-3609-3
Eurocode 5: Design of Timber Structures. (download from the library)
- DS/EN 1995-1-1 + AC:2007- Part 1-1: General - Common rules and rules for buildings
- DS/EN 1995-1-1/A1:2008 . Part 1-1: General - Common rules and rules for buildings
- DS/EN 1995-1-1 DK NA:2013 national annex Part 1-1: General Common rules and rules for buildings
Pad Foundation part:
Bjarne Chr Jensen, Concrete structures in accordance with DS/EN 1992-1-1 - translated extract from Bjarne
Christian Jensen, Betonkonstruktioner efter DS/EN1992-1-1. Special edition in co-operation between VIA University
College and Nyt Teknisk Forlag. (Danish students can use the Danish version)
DS/EN 1992-1-1 Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures , Part 1-1 :General rules and rules for buildings
including the Danish National Annex and appendices
Pauli Andreasen, Pad Foundation, compendium 2011, on internal network for the course
Documentation of Structural Design Calculations part:
SBI 223 (can be used by Danish students)
Presentations on studynet for the course
Acoustics part:
DS 490 - Sound classification of dwellings (in Studynet)
SBi-direction 237 - Sound insulation between dwellings - new buildings (in Studynet)
SBI-direction 172 Sound insulation of buildings Recent and new buildings (in Studynet)
Supplementary lecture notes for the semester on the internal network for the course
To relevant extend results from national and international research and development works are used. These are
typically included in the textbooks used.
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3
Assessment:

STS CS1 Shallow Geothermal Systems

Keywords: Borehole Heat Exchanger, Heat Pump, COP, thermal properties of geological materials,
drilling and grouting techniques, design of shallow geothermal systems, calculations on efficiency.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student will gain knowledge about shallow geothermal systems as a sustainable energy source and to obtain an
understanding of the physical design, dimensions, functions and operation of these systems.
Skills:
Describe the thermal properties of rock and soil.
Measure heat conductance and heat capacity in soil samples.
Explain the working principle of a heat pump.
Calculate heat capacity from thermal response test data.
Calculate head loss in a pipe system with refrigerant.
Dimension a shallow geothermal system using the professional software EED.
Calculate COP for a heat pump by measuring produced and spent energy in a system.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various drilling methods.
Describe the construction of a borehole heat exchanger and identify critical areas.
Identify the various conflicts of interest in relation to ground source heating and cooling.
Describe the principal counts in legislation and standards for shallow geothermal systems.
Explain the main principles of function and quality control.
Topics:
Facts about the thermal properties of different rock and soil types
Influence of groundwater on borehole heat exchangers
Construction of boreholes and design and dimensioning of borehole heat exchangers
Thermal response test
Energy storage and balanced heat abstraction
Modelling software Earth Energy Designer (EED)
Function and quality control
Legislation and conflicts of interest
Case studies
Resources:
Geotrainet Training Manual for Designers of Shallow Geothermal Systems, GEOTRAINET, EFG, Brussels 2011
Digital available written lessons with related questions. Assignments
Prerequisites:
General admission requirements and basic understanding of heating systems, heat pumps and energy.
SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3
Assessment:
Oral examination with an external examiner.
TER CS1 Basic Thermodynamics

Keywords: Basic concepts, machines and plant, ideal gas, moist air.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is that the student will obtain a knowledge of basic theory in thermodynamics and be able
to describe the relationship between the theory and practical applications for simple thermal plant. The student must
be able to prepare, interpret and undertake calculations for simple thermal machinery and plant.
Skills:
After completion of the course, the student should be able to
- Explain the basic concepts and key phrases of thermodynamics.
- Calculate and plot the phase transition for ideal gas.
- Describe the elements of a thermodynamic system with respect to function and the incoming processes.
- Explain the function of the most common thermodynamic machines and plant.
- Undertake calculations for idealised cyclic processes.
- Undertake calculations for moist air.
- Apply thermodynamic theory to perform the necessary design calculations for composite energy engineering
systems - Refrigeration and heat pump systems - Heat exchangers.
- Perform energy balance calculations for both individual components and composite energy systems.
Topics:
The basis of thermodynamics
Ideal gases and reversible processes
The second law of thermodynamics and entropy
Real substances
Machines and energy-technical systems
Moist air
Heat transfer
Resources:
Lauritsen/Gundtoft/Bredahl Eriksen: Thermodynamics, notes
CoolPack: A collection of simulation models for refrigeration systems.
Prerequisites:
For exchange and transfer students:
Basic Engineering Mathematics and Physics.
SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3
Assessment:
3-hours written exam with an internal examiner.
SPJ CP4B Building
Keywords: semester project, building
Credits: 8 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The students must obtain an understanding in cross -disciplinary project work, building renovation and planning and
structural design/energy design for a renovation/ part new-build building in concrete/steel/timber.
Skills:
Gain skills in working in a cross -disciplinary environment
To show understanding of the entire project complexity with respect to renovation of existing buildings
To use the gained theoretical knowledge in practical activities
To analyse and use data gathered from practical activities and calculations
To set up, describe and interpret the collected data, including the development of individual competencies.
To describe and complete a report, including presentation material
To present the project material
their understanding of the engineering opportunities, which is part of e.g. the use of modelling, simulation etc.
Competences:
be able to use the knowledge obtained and the skills achieved during the semester, in order to plan and design both
parts of the project -building renovation and new-build.
obtain insight into the complet
Topics:
The students must complete a project concerning the renovation of an existing residential building, including
structural design (for structural design students) and energy design (for energy design students). The project is to be
undertaken in cross -disciplinary project groups with ATCM (Constructing Architect) students. Structural Engineering
students must also complete a structural design project for a new building.
The content is des cribed in details in the Semester Plan 4th semester, Structural Design and Energy Design, handed
out at the beginning of 4th semester.
Resources:
Please see each individual course description most information is available from the internet according to further
recommendation.
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3

Assessment:
Evaluation of the project will be based on the presentation of the project work and the subsequent discussion at an
oral exam with an internal examiner. Approval is required on completion of the outline phase and on completion of the
scheme design phase.
Project description must be duly handed in and approved in order to register for exam in the semester project.
Weighting of the courses in the project has to be chosen in relation to following percentages:
Structural Design:
CON: Min 10%
CSA: Min 10%
GEO: Min 10%
STD: Min 10%
BSM: Min 5%
BEN CS3: Min 5%
IGRAD Process: 20%
Energy Design:
BEN CS4: Min 15%
REM: Min 15%
STS: Min 15%
BEN CS3: Min 10%
IGRAD Process: 20%
SPJ CP4C Construction work in open areas
Keywords: semester project, construction in open areas
Credits: 8 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The students must obtain an understanding of planning and design of infrastructural constructions in open land and
furthermore, they must be skilled in the execution of projects within this area.
Skills:
To show understanding of the entire project complexity
To use the gained theoretical knowledge in practical activities
To analyse and use data gathered from practical activities and calculations
To set up, describe and interpret the collected data, including the development of individual competencies
To describe and complete a report, including presentation material
To present the project material
their understanding of the engineering opportunities, which is part of e.g. the use of modeling, simulation etc.
Competences:
be able to use the knowledge obtained and the skills achieved during the semester, in order to plan and design
construction in open areas.
obtain insight into the completion of construction projects,
Topics:
The content is described in details in the project courses: CMP CS3, ROA CS2, SEW CS2 and GEO CS3.
On the basis of project and supply material for an infrastructural construction in open land, construction technical and
constructive analysis of the project will be conducted with the purpose of setting up alternate solutions and synthesis.
Resources:
Please see each individual course description most information is available from the internet according to further
recommendation.
Prerequisites:
SPJ CP3 / SPR BP3
Assessment:
Project description must be duly handed in and approved in order to register for exam in the semester project.
The project courses are included in the semester project with different weighting .
Construction Workshop App 6
Construction Workshop CIP 1

Construction Techniques and Production Methods
After taking this the course, the students should have an understanding and knowledge of
the fabrication and construction processes involved in the practical construction of
smaller (industrial) buildings through excursions and hands-on workshops.

Laboratory activities, field work, building site visits and production companies
After the course, the students are able to recognize common soil types and their
properties and in addition, the students must have insight into a number of engineering
laboratory techniques, such as strength parameters of steel, wood and road construction
materials.

Laboratory activities, Field work, Building site visits, Construction products
manufacturers.
After taking this course the students must have acquired insight into engineering
relevant themes such as formwork and reinforcement works in concrete structures,
masonry structures and mortars, geotechnical and field testing, inclusive strength
parameters and cohesive soil.

Welding and Plumbing
After taking this course, the students must be able to know the difference between the
welding methods, weaknesses and strengths and have knowledge of the working
environment.
They must also know about the technical installations within heating and water.
Valid from 01-08-2014
App 6 - page 1 of 1
Learning goals 6. and 7. semester Appendix 7
BTP CS1 Basic Theory of Plasticity - Beams, Frames and Slabs

Keywords: Virtual work, plastic analysis of beams and plates, continuous concrete beams, yield line
theory
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The main purpose is, on the basis of the students experience with plasticity theories, for them to be able to solve
ordinary current assignments in relation to beams, frames and slabs of steel and reinforced concrete.
Skills:
Be able to understand and differ between elastic and plastic analysis of a structure. (C)
Be able to use the theorem of virtual work (virtual displacement) when working with plastic analysis. (C)
Be able to use the upper bound, the lower bound and the uniqueness theorem. (C)
Be able to perform a plastic analysis of beam and plane frames. (C)
Be able calculate continuous concrete beams according to the Danish National Annex to Eurocode 2, part 1-1. (C)
Must be able to use the Yield line Theory in general. (C)
Must be able to calculate concrete slabs using the Yield line Theory and the demands in Eurocode 2. (C)
Levels above are described in the following manner:
K = Knowledge = level 1+2 in Blooms taxonometri.
C= Calculation and usage of = level 3+4 in Blooms taxonometri
Topics:
Theorem of virtual work
The Extremum principles
Plastic analysis of beams and plane frames
Continuous concrete beams
The Yield line Method. Reinforced concrete slabs
Laboratory test of concrete slab
Resources:
David Brohn, Understanding Structural Analysis, 3rd edition 2005. New Paradigm Solutins Ltd
Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures. Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings
Bjarne Chr. Jensen, Concrete structures in accordance with DS/EN 1992-1-1 - translated extract from Bjarne
Christian Jensen, Betonkonstruktioner efter DS/EN1992-1-1. Special edition in co-operation between VIA University
College and Nyt Teknisk Forlag. (Danish students can use the Danish version)
Prerequisites:
For exchange-/transferstudents:
General admission requirements as well as individual assessment of conditions.
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4 semester building
Assessment:
4 hours written examination with external examiner.
Use of computer is not allowed at the examination.
CMP CS4 Contractors Financial Management
Keywords: Contractors Project Economy. Process management with the use of Last Planner SystemTM.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
Upon completion of the module participants should be able to assist in economically and managerial aspects in a
construction companys projectwork.
The student should become familiar with the daunting task of running the economic aspects of a construction
company and to how to use Lean principles during the execution phase.
Skills:
Be able to assist in economically and managerial aspects in a construction companys project work.
Topics:
Estimate
Charts of accounts
Economics, budgets and calculation principles
Cash budget
Managing of own production
Managing of subcontractors
Additional works
Site meetings and safety meetings
Calculation and reporting
Lean Construction management
JIT and 5S
Last Planner SystemTM , PPC and 5xWHY
Kaizen
Waste
Resources:
Sren Fisker: A memorandum about construction Economy, January 2012.
A memorandum about Account Analysis, June 2012.
A memorandum about Business Costs, June 2012.
A memorandum about Investment Evaluation Methods, June 2012.
The Lean Toolbox, John Bicheno & Matthias Holweg, Fourth Edition, PICSIE Books, ISBN.: 978-0-9541244-5-8
Uploads through the semester
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:
CMP CS6 Project and Construction Planning and Management
Keywords: Project management, project planning, contract basis, ISO9000, ISO14001
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student should become familiar with requirements for project management and project planning and have
knowledge of building projects phases, organizational and contractual relationship and an understanding of tendering,
bidding and project insurance issues.
Skills:
Upon completion of the module participants should be able to
identify themselves with the directly involved stakeholders and be able to participate in construction management at
large,
have knowledge of a building projects contracting and subcontracting relationships,
have an understanding of project phases,
have knowledge of project economics including liability and risk
be able to conduct tendering and tender business and have a thorough knowledge of EU procurement directives
be familiar with the structure and content of and apply AB 92 (ABT 93) through B100 principles
have knowledge about tendering procedure according to FIDIC
have knowledge of quality and risk management in general and according to FIDIC
understand the application of ISO9001 and ISO14001.
Topics:
A building projects Stakeholders and Organisation
Contract forms (tender form)
Project phases and their contents through Danish service descriptions + related contractual issues
Economics, budgets and calculation principles
Advisors, consultants and builders terms of contract
Procurement under the EU procurement directives and acts
Corporation conditions in the built environment design and execution - according to ABR89, GC92 (AB92) and
FIDIC
Site management
Quality, liability and risk management
ISO 9001 and ISO14001
Resources:
Construction planning, programming and control, Brian Cooke and Peter Williams, 3rd edition, Wiley-Blackwell
Publishing, ISBN: 978-1-4051-8380-2.
Uploaded papers, articles and notes
Tendering Procedure; FIDIC, www.fidic.org
Risk Management Manual: FIDIC, www.fidic.org
Quality Management: FIDIC, www.fidic.org
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:
Oral team examination presentation and defense - with internal or external examiner.
Team members are all present during the whole examination.
Is based on a summary and presentation of completed papers answered throughout the semester.
CSD CS1 Computer-aided Structural Design
Keywords: Structural model, elastic and plastic theory, computer calculation.
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to enable the participants to develop their understanding of elastic and plastic design
and apply it to undertake computer aided design of structures.
Skills:
At the completion of the course, the students must:
Be able to make educated assumptions with respect to the behaviour of a structural model.
Be able to apply elastic and plastic theory to the design of common steel structures.
Be able to undertake calculations taking into consideration second order effects.
Be able to develop a conceptual structural model in three dimensions.
Be able to undertake structural design using Staad Pro.
Be able to undertake quality checks on computer calculations.
and their understanding of the engineering professional possibilities in the application of, for example, modelling,
simulation etc.
Topics:
Conceptual structural modelling
Elastic design of steel structures in accordance with Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures
Second order effects
Use of Staad Pro for steel design
Resources:
Design of Steel Structures Luis Simoes da Silva, Rui Simoes, Helena Gervasio
DS/EN 1993-1-1 Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures Part 1-1 General rules and rules for buildings
Prerequisites:
For exchange- and transfer students:
Completion of the Global Stability Analysis course (GSA CS1) is a pre-requisite for CSD.
The student must also have completed a course (min. 4 ECTS or equivalent) in a subject concerning the design
calculations for structural steel.
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4 semester building
Assessment:
Graded on basis of several of the following criteria:

DEX CS1 Deep Excavations and Slopes in Urban Areas
Keywords: Retaining walls and main components, stability of slopes, total stability, ground water
lowering
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of this course is to provide the students with knowledge of different types of retaining walls. The student
should be able to design ground anchors. They should also be able to plan and design ground water lowering
systems in connection with the performance of excavations. The student should have some knowledge about
different methods for strengthening the soil.
Skills:
Analyze advantage/disadvantage by using different types of deep foundation methods.
Plan and design a ground water lowering system.
The students must be able to analyze deep excavations.
The students must be able to design ground anchors
The student must know different software to support their analyzes
Topics:
Retaining walls
Ground anchors and anchor length
Critical gradient
Advantages/disadvantages of the different types of walls
Design of ground water lowering systems
Strengthening of soil
SPOOKS-software, DeepXcave-software
Resources:
Deep excavations and slopes in urban areas. Niels Leo Buch Christensen and Sren Fisker.
Notes on:
Determination of anchor length, Lotte Thgersen
Ground water lowering, Lotte Thgersen
More information will be given during the course.
Prerequisites:
GEO CS4 passed or followed in the same semester.
Assessment:
Oral examination with external examiner.
ELM CS1 Element Building Concrete Statics
Keywords: Wall structures, In-plane stress conditions, strut and tie model, stringer method, walls,
diaphragms, joints, robustness
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose is to obtain knowledge about statics used for prefabricated concrete element building with the goal of
implementing the design of concrete element buildings.
Skills:
Be able to complete a building structural model comprehend the corresponding calculation model. (C)
Be able to determine the horizontal transfer of forces to walls in a statically determinate and a statically
indeterminate wall structure, using elastic or plastic distribution of forces. (C)
Be able to understand and use the effective design concrete compressive strength used in plastic design of
concrete structures
Be able to explain the principles of the strut and tie model and to solve simple tasks using it. (C)
Be able to use the Stringer method in the calculation of walls and diaphragms. (C)
Be able to complete stability calculations of walls both for one storey buildings and multiple storey buildings. (C)
Be able to calculate the strength of shearwalls (Strut and tie model, the Stringer method and vertical load bearing
resistance). (C)
Gain an understanding of casting joints and be able to calculate these in accordance to DS/EN 1992-1-1. (C)
Obtain a general knowledge about robustness. Understand the different methods to documents the robustness of a
building. Be able perform robustness design for a traditional structural system with concrete walls. (K)
Obtain knowledge on commonly used joints. (K)
Be able to calculate some of the commonly used joints. (C)
Levels above are described in the following manner:
K = Knowledge = level 1+2 in Blooms taxonometri.
C= Calculation and usage of = level 3+4 in Blooms taxonometri
Topics:
Statically indeterminate wall structures
In-plane stress conditions for reinforced concrete diaphragms
The effective design concrete compressive strength
Strut and tie model
The stringer method
Shear walls
Diaphragms (the storey partition)
Casting joints calculation
Design of joints
Introduction to robustness
Resources:
Building Calculations: Translated extracts from Bjarne Chr. Jensen og Svend Ole Hansen, Bygningsberegninger,
Nyt Teknisk Forlag, 1. udgave 2010 , Special edition in co-operation with Nyt Teknisk Forlag
Bjarne Chr. Jensen, Concrete structures in accordance with DS/EN 1992-1-1 - translated extract from Bjarne Chr.
Jensen, Betonkonstruktioner efter DS/EN1992-1-1. Special edition in co-operation between VIA University College
and Nyt Teknisk Forlag. (Danish students can use the Danish version)
Translatated extracts from Betonelementbyggeriers statik, Polyteknisk Forlag, 2010. Betonelementforeningen
DS/EN 1992-1-1 Design of concrete structures. Part 1-1. General rules and rules for buildings
Danish National annex: EN 1992-1-1 DK NA:2007_eng - Part 1-1
Addendum 2 to EN1992-1-1 DK NA: 2007. 2nd edition
Results from national and international research and development works will be used.
Prerequisites:
General admission requirements as well as individual assessment of conditions - see additional information.
GSA CS1 passed in previous semester.
BSM CS0 passed or followed in the same semester.
4th semester building
Assessment:

ERE CS1 Energy Renovation
Keywords: Energy renovation, registration, modernization, materials
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to provide the students with knowledge on the various forms of renovation that might
occur within buildings with respect to energy efficiency. Furthermore, to make the students familiar with the use of
surveying, calculation and projection tools, which are used when surveying and when implementing projects as basis
for renovation tasks.
Skills:
Register buildings, technical installations and terrain construction
Analyse occurring building constructions including constructions made according to standards and rules, which were
valid 50-100 years ago and work out a report on the structural survey and valuation
Make drafts and suggestions for restoration, modernization or rebuilding of older building constructions and
technical installations. Include considerations of environmental and energy matters in the choice
Make evaluations and choice of material for rebuilding and modernization of buildings, technical installations and
constructions
Make calculations within energy, climate conditions, load bearing structures, installations, planning and economy
Use CAD programs and digital equipment for sketching, projection and 3-D illustrations of buildings and structures
Use renewable energy in a renovation project and be able to calculate the savings from investments
The course involves the use of information technology and computational technology as a pedagogical method. The
goal is that IT shall sustain the students learning process and their understanding of the possibilities of IT in practical
engineering, e.g. computer modelling and simulation.
Topics:
The main body of the course is a cross-disciplinary case, where the students will perform an energy renovation on a
multistory building, using the knowledge they gain from the ERE course.
The following topics will be a part of the course:
Registration of building and installations
Designing an extension to the existing building, with focus on structural aspects and temporary supports
Re-insulation with focus on building physics
Saving on energy consumptions
Heat loss frame for the building extension
Cost-effective energy savings
Calculation of savings from investments
Resources:
Notes from the teacher
SBI regulations and publications from pilot projects etc.
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:
Grading on basis of several of the following criteria:

FEM CS1 Finite Element Method for Frame and Plate Structures
Keywords: Structural modelling techniques, finite element method, STAAD PRO.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The students will be introduced for the Finite Element Method for frame and plate structures. The core of the course
consists of structural modeling techniques and the discretization of load bearing structures into finite elements. The
theory covers basic aspects of matrix mechanics including stiffness relations for 2D-beam elements. The theory will
be accompanied by MATLAB exercises and followed up by applications on steel, concrete and timber structures
using the commercial STAAD PRO software package. It is recommended to follow the FEM CS2 and the MAL CS1
course parallel to this FEM CS1 course.
Skills:
Transform a conventional structural model into a model appropriate for FE-treatment.
Adopt the procedures of commercial finite element programs in general and the STAAD PRO software in particular.
Topics:
Terminology and techniques in modern structural modeling targeting for the adoption of the FE approach and
commercial FE software packages
Specific subjects covered are linearization of materials, thermal effect in steel and aluminum members, elastic
supports, and non-standardized profiles.
Resources:
Course material will be provided via Dropbox
IT: STAAD PRO, MATLAB
Prerequisites:
Fundamental skills at structural engineering.
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4 semester
Assessment:

- Mini-project, evaluated by an oral presentation, A1 poster and a STAAD PRO model file.

GEO CS4 Sheet pile walls and deadman anchors
Keywords: Retaining structures, anchors and anchor length, differential water pressure.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to give the student knowledge of the theory and methods used to design sheet pile
walls, such that he/she can independently undertake the design of sheet pile walls, anchor plates and anchor length.
Furthermore the student shall obtain knowledge of the theory and methods used for calculations and determination of
differential water pressure due to flow around an earth retaining structure, such that he/she can independently
calculate the influence of the flow on various types of dewatering.
and their understanding of the professional possibilities in the application of, for example, modeling, simulation etc.
Skills:
Be able to undertake analysis and calculations for a sheet pile wall.
Be able to analyse and calculate sheet piling for use in harbour projects and for use as shoring systems for
substructure construction.
Be able to use SPOOKS for the design of free sheet piling and rigid anchored sheet piling with 0, 1 and 2 plastic
hinges.
Be able to undertake anchor calculations including determination of anchor length by total stability method.
Be able to analyse a geotechnical structure subjected to water pressure and differential water pressure.
Be able to construct flow nets and calculate effective density and water pressure.
Be able to determine mean gradients for use in sheet piling design.
Topics:
Sheet piling
Design of both free and anchored sheet piling
Deadman anchors and anchor length
Differential water pressure
Flow construction of flow nets
Determination of density with respect to gradients
SPOOKS
Resources:
Translation of DGF Bulletin 22, Eksempelsamling til Lrebog i Geoteknik, 1. udgave, 1. oplag, 2010
Eurocode 7 part 1 and national annex
Additional materials will be uploaded to Study Net
Supplementary literature:
Where relevant, reference will be made to conclusions from national and international research.
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:
GEO CS7 Groundwater Chemistry and Contamination
Keywords: Geochemistry, groundwater quality
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of the chemical composition of
groundwater and the physical, chemical and biological processes that cause compositional changes.
Skills:
Be familiar with the natural composition of groundwater in various types of aquifers.
Be able to calculate water hardness, ion balance, ion strength, activity coefficients, Eh/pH-diagrams, saturation
index, degree of ion exchange, degree of weathering.
Know the names and chemical formulas of the most important minerals in sediments.
Be able to use the software Microsoft Access for creating simples queries into the Jupiter database.
Be able to present chemical data using the graphical methods frequency plot, scatter plot, ion plot, radial diagram,
Piper plot.
Recognize the theory behind acid/base reactions and redox reactions.
Understand the groundwater processes mineral dissolution, ion exchange, pyrite oxidation, sulphate reduction.
Be able to interpret a water analysis, identify groundwater redox types, and assess aquifer vulnerability.
Be familiar with properties of the groundwater contaminants chlorinated solvents, aromatics, pesticides, nitrate, and
arsenic.
Topics:
Groundwater composition
Overview of geology & hydrogeology
Toxicology & drinking water criteria
Data management & presentation
Equilibrium calculations
Acid/base theory
Redox theory
Groundwater processes
Interpretation of water analyses
Natural and xenobiotic contaminants
Resources:
Selected chapters from The Chemistry of Groundwater Systems. Ramsay, L.
In addition:
Selected chapters from Water Supply, 2nd edition. Editor, Inga Srensen
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:

GEO CS8 Geophysical Methods
Keywords: Planning, geophysical planning, well logs, geophysical investigations.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student should be able to plan, execute, interpret and assess geophysical investigations in relation to resources
(groundwater, natural resources), delimitation of aquifers and assessment of their vulnerability.
Skills:
Have acquired knowledge on the geophysical properties of soil and rock and their importance for the choice of
geophysical methods and strategy.
Be able to plan and carry out geophysical investigations.
Be able to interpret geophysical data physically and mathematically and be able to set up a geological model.
Be able to interpret geophysical well logs (gamma ray, resistibility, conductivity) and fit them into the physical and
geological model.
Have acquired knowledge on other geophysical methods and their principles and applications.
Have acquired basic knowledge on instrument handling, calibration and control.
Have acquired knowledge on computer interpretation of geophysical data.
Topics:
Basic concepts
Surface-geophysical methods
Geophysical well logging
Choice of method and strategy
Data recording, data processing
Interpretation by hand
Examples of application
Resources:
Bai, W (1989): Den geoelektriske metode, Laboratoriet for Geoteknik, The Engineering College of Horsens, 112 p
Bai, W (1990): Geofysisk borehulsmling, logging. Laboratoriet for Geoteknik, The Engineering College of Horsens,
126 p
English translation of the above-mentioned textbooks will be available for foreign students. Information will be given
at the start of the course
Information will be given during the course
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:


GEO CS9 Groundwater Flow and Well Testing
Keywords: Steady state and non-steady state flow, well test analysis, drilling techniques
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student should be able to evaluate hydro geological conditions with a view to withdrawal of groundwater from
aquifers. Furthermore the students should be able to plan and carry out well tests and interpret well test data, and the
student should be able to design well sites, estimate the long-term drawdown and evaluate the contamination risk of
the aquifer.
Skills:
Be able to evaluate the withdrawal from aquifers and the vulnerability of aquifers to contamination.
Be able to analyse and calculate flow and pressure variations for simple groundwater models.
Be able to plan and carry out well tests.
Be able to interpret well test data.
Have acquired knowledge on computer interpretation of well test data.
Have acquired knowledge on drilling techniques and completion of water wells.
Be able to design well sites and evaluate the long-term drawdown of aquifers.
Topics:
Fundamental concepts, steady state and non-steady state flow in porous media, well test analysis (theory and
practice), conceptual groundwater models, drilling and completion of groundwater wells. Design of well sites,
estimation of long-term drawdown and evaluation of contamination risks of aquifers.
Resources:
Bai, W. (1992): Well Test Analysis of Aquifers. Geotechnical Laboratory, The Engineering College of Horsens,
Denmark, 46 p
Bai, W. (1992): Well Test Analysis of Aquifers, Examples. Geotechnical Laboratory, The Engineering College of
Horsens, Denmark, 20 p
Bai, W. (1996): Well Test Analysis of Aquifers, Example Problems. Geotechnical Laboratory, The Engineering
College of Horsens, Denmark, 86 p
All Students:
Bai, W. (1996): Fluid Flow in Porous Media. Geotechnical Laboratory, The Engineering College of Horsens,
Denmark, 20 p
For Danish students the following Danish editions of the literature is available:
Bai, W (1990): Stationr og ikke-stationr grundvandsstrmning. Laboratoriet for Geoteknik, Ingenirhjskolen i
Horsens, 75 p
Bai, W (1992): Placering og dimensionering af kildeplads. Laboratoriet for Geoteknik, Ingenirhjskolen i Horsens,
37 p
Bai, W (1990): Prvepumpning. Laboratoriet for Geoteknik, Ingenirhjskolen i Horsens, 24 p
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:


GIS BS1 Grundlggende GIS 1
Keywords: Digitale kort, databaser, GIS, MapInfo, vektorkort, rasterkort, geodata.
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
Den studerende fr kendskab til opbygningen af GIS (Geografisk Informations Systemer) og de problemstillinger og
muligheder, der knytter sig til anvendelsen af GIS. Endvidere lrer den studerende at anvende GIS-programmet
MapInfo til lsning af konkrete opgaver.
Skills:
Efter kurset skal den studerende kunne:
Anvende digitale kort og datasamlinger i GIS-programmet MapInfo.
Udnytte Internettet mht. at finde information og downloade filer til brug i GIS.
Anvende de grundlggende vrktjer til tegning og redigering i programmet MapInfo.
Oprette nye GIS-lag og digitale kort samt redigere eksisterende lag.
Udfre foresprgsler, beregninger og sgninger i GIS-lag.
Orientere rasterkort ud fra kendskab til projektioner og koordinatsystemer.
Topics:
GIS introduktion
Filtyper og hndtering af filer
Mapinfo's vrktjer
Tabeller og lagkontrol
Gemme og genfinde
Oprette ny tabel
Udvlge og redigere tabeller
Opdateringer og grafisk visning af tabeller
Arbejdsomrder i Mapinfo
Digitale korttyper
Projektioner og koordinatsystemer
Orientering af rasterkort
Resources:
Digitalt kompendium bestende af 12 lektionspakker med filer.
Herudover er der diverse GIS-data (kort og tabeller). Lektionspakker samt GIS-data er tilgngelig fra kursets
websted p Studienet. Programmet MapInfo er ogs en del af lremidlerne.
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:
Godkendelse betinget af at alle 12 opgavest er afleverede og udfrt med et tilfredsstillende resultat.
GIS BS2 Grundlggende GIS 2
Keywords: Geokodning, layout af temakort, GIS fra WEB-tjenester, SQL-foresprgsler, geografiske
operatorer.
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
Den studerende bliver i stand til at designe og danne digitale, tematiske kort til lsning af opgaver indenfor milj og
planlgning. I denne sammenhng skal deltagerne kunne vurdere, udvlge og hndtere relevante digitale data i et
GIS-system.
Skills:
Efter kurset skal den studerende:
Vre fortrolig med brug af georeferencer og geokodning i MapInfo.
Grafisk kunne prsentere tabelvrdier og beregninger bl.a. ved brug af arbejdsomrder.
Have kendskab til brug af GIS-relevante, offentlige databaser.
Kunne importere eksterne filer i MapInfo (DWG-filer, regneark mv).
Kunne foretage SQL-sgninger i MapInfo.
Vre i stand til at hente geodata via WMS og WFS
Kunne oprette temakort i MapInfo
Kunne foretage bufferanalyser og have kendskab til vrige geografiske operatorer i MapInfo.
Have kendskab til vrktjsstyring i MapInfo.
Selvstndig kunne komponere GIS-lsninger til en selvvalgt, individuel opgave.
Topics:
Georeferencer og geokodning.
Prsentation og layout.
Tematiske kort.
Offentlige databaser.
WMS og WFS.
Import af eksterne filer i MapInfo.
Introduktion til SQL.
Geografiske operatorer.
Bufferanalyse.
Introduktion til GPS.
Vrktjsstyring i MapInfo.
GIS anvendelse i projekter.
Resources:
Digitalt kompendium bestende af 12 lektionspakker med filer
Herudover er der diverse GIS-data (kort og tabeller). Lektionspakker samt GIS-data er tilgngelig fra kursets
websted p Studienet. Programmet MapInfo er ogs en del af lremidlerne
Prerequisites:
GIS BS1
Assessment:
Godkendelse betinget af at alle 12 opgavest er afleverede og udfrt med et tilfredsstillende resultat.
GTM CS1 Geothermal Modelling
Keywords: analytical and numerical modelling of heat transport in porous media
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to provide participants with a theoretical and practical understanding of analytical and
numerical modelling of heat transport in porous media.
Participants will gain basic proficiencies in analytical and numerical modelling of heat transport in porous media. The
course teaches participants to construct and calibrate geothermal models from field data in engineering applications.
Participants will acquire the skills necessary to perform quality control of the model design and the calibration.
Skills:
Describe the thermal properties of porous rock and soil.
Apply the mixing laws used to calculate bulk thermal properties of porous rock and soil.
Explain the physics of heat transport in porous media.
Explain the fundamental principles of groundwater flow.
Derive analytical models of steady-state and transient one-dimensional heat flow.
Explain the underlying principles of numerical modelling.
Explain the fundamental principles of The Finite Difference Method (FDM).
Explain the fundamental principles of The Finite Element Method (FDM).
Define the field data necessary for constructing geothermal models in engineering applications.
Construct geothermal models from field data in the modelling software FEFLOW.
Document the quality of geothermal models by discretization studies.
Calibrate geothermal models to field data in engineering applications.
Topics:
Thermal properties of porous media
Mixing laws for bulk thermal properties of porous media
Heat conduction (Fouriers law)
Heat advection and groundwater flow
Mechanical heat dispersion
Analytical models of steady-state and transient heat flow
Fundamentals of numerical modelling
The Finite Difference Method
The Finite Element Method
Model building and field data
Quality assessment of geothermal models
Model calibration
Resources:
Teaching material: To be announced
Written exercises will be available for download
Prerequisites:
General admission requirements and adequate skills in calculus and physics.
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4 semester
Assessment:
HAR CS1 Port Structures
Keywords: Port Planning, Layout, Berth and Terminal Design, Breakwaters, Berth, Jetty Design, Marina
Docks.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of this course is to provide the students with knowledge of different types of port constructions and
works, to be able to calculate the dimensions of the main components for a quay with decompression slabs
(dimension and depth, anchors, anchor slabs). The student should be able to design and calculate different anchoring
structures in connection with port structures. The student should also be able to design and preservation a quay and
berths against erosion, comprising floor preservations from ships propellers in connection with the different
production methods.
Skills:
Be able to design and plane port constructions.
Be able to design quay as a gravity wall structures.
Be able to design berth and jetty as solid platform berths.
Be able to anchoring different structures in connection with port structures.
Be able to make water pressure and flow issues by port constructions.
Be able to design Marina and Docks
Learn the production methods.
Learn the preservation of quays and berths against erosion.
Topics:
Develop overall port layout based on vessel specifications
Berth/Terminal layout based on cargo types and vessel specifications
Setup design basis and perform breakwater design
Understand and select appropriate structural principle for quay and dolphin
Design selected components in sheet pile wall quay
Analyse and select berthing and mooring equipment
Analysis and design drydocks
Analysis and design marinas
Resources:
Information will be given during the course.
Prerequisites:
GEO CS4 passed or followed in the same semester is advised.
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4 semester and GEO CS4 passed or followed in the same semester is advised.
Assessment:
HYG CS3 Rehabilitation of sewerage systems
Keywords: MOUSE, TV inspection, sewer rehabilitation.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The Student must be able to create a plan for sewer rehabilitation of an urban area.
Skills:
Use relevant computer tools for hydraulic modelling.
Interpret a TV inspection of a sewer system.
Make a plan for sewer rehabilitation based on hydraulic calculations.
Topics:
Advanced computerized hydraulic modelling of urban sewer systems by use of the MOUSE programme including:
- Rain, historic and synthetic
- Surface run off
- Pipe flow
- Combined sewer overflows
- Hydraulic profiles
Computerized analysis of the conditions of urban sewer systems by use of the DAS programme: Investigations
including:
- TV inspections of sewer systems
- Access databases
Creation of a plan for sewer rehabilitations of a major urban area including:
- Calculations
- Operation and maintenance
- Renewal of sewer systems
Resources:
Manuals for the MOUSE programme
Notes given by the teacher
Prerequisites:
HYG CS0 or similar.
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4 semester civil works
Assessment:
Oral examination with external examiner.
HYG CS4 Water Supply
Keywords: Danish water supply, aquifers, drinking water wells, pump technology, geochemistry,
pressurized pipe networks, drinking water treatment processes, network modeling.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student should learn how to gain knowledge about hydro geological and hydro chemical relations at a given site
and to obtain an understanding of the physical design, functions and operation of typical Danish waterworks and
pipeline distribution systems.
Skills:
Be able to assess groundwater quality for drinking water purposes.
Be able to construct a potentiometric surface map given the relevant data.
Be able to identify groundwater resources in a given area based on relevant maps and well data.
Be able to decide relevant investigation methods for mapping groundwater resources in a given area.
Be able to estimate water consumption for different categories of demand in a given area.
Be able to identify the different elements of a water treatment plant and corresponding pipe network, and know the
function of each element.
Be familiar with standards about pressure in water supply networks and know how to monitor and regulate flow and
pressure conditions in the network.
Be able to suggest relevant pumps and design pump systems given data about treatment plant and demand
patterns.
Know which information is necessary to design a pipe network in a new area.
Be familiar with main principles in Danish water supply legislation.
Be able to set up well profiles into a cross section and outline a likely hydrogeological model.
Topics:
Facts about subsurface water
Information from wells
Aquifers and their pressure levels
Types of aquifers in Denmark
Geochemical relations in aquifers
Raw water analysis
Maps for evaluation of hydrogeology
Groundwater recharge area for a given abstraction well
Case studies
Water consumption
Demand patterns
Design of water works including aeration, filter systems ect.
Pressure demands and pump systems
Distribution and pipe networks
Simple calculations of pressure relations
Management and control of water supply systems
Legislation and administration of water supply in Denmark
Resources:
Vandforsyning, Anders Hahn Kristensen, Elin Dichmann Jensen, Erik Karlsen et al., seneste udgave.
Digital available written lessons with related questions.
Assignments based on given cases and information available in various articles and extracts of books.
Assignments based on given well data, ground water chemistry and pumping rates.
Case studies.
Simple pipe network modelling using EPA-Net.
Prerequisites:
For exchange students: General admission requirements and basic understanding of maps and geology as given in
the course Engineering Geology of Denmark. Written lessons for self study is available, for students missing these
prerequisites.
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Assessment:
INE CS1 Indoor Environment
Keywords: Thermal and atmospheric indoor environment. Daylight. Fieldwork
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The indoor environment has a major impact on whether people are happy at work and feel comfortable. A poor indoor
environment affects people's concentration and work capacity negatively and may cause increased sick leave.
Through the course the students will have the knowledge of the legislation for Indoor Environment. The students will
be able to define the design criterias for the indoor environment, simulate and measure the indoor environment.
Skills:
be able to explain and apply regulatory requirements and applicable standards regarding indoor environment
parameters
be able to carry out a climate engineering analysis
be able to evaluate indoor environmental in relation to productivity and energy consumption
be able to carry out relevant measurements of indoor environment and energy consumption.
Topics:
Thermal indoor environment
Atmospheric indoor environment
Daylight
Simulation of indoor environment parameters
Fieldwork
Resources:
Supplementing notes placed in studynet.
Software:
BSIM
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:

MAS CS1 Masonry Structures
Keywords: Masonry structures, walls, beams, wall ties
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to enable the student to design basic masonry structures.
Skills:
Comprehend materials in masonry structures.
Be able to undertake the structual design of masonry walls subjected to vertical and lateral leads
Be able to undertake the structual design of masonry beams and wall ties.
Be able to discuss the application of movement joints, shear walls, arches, wall ties reinforced masonry and steel
columns in masonry structures.
Topics:
Masonry materials
Masonry walls subjected to vertical and lateral loads
Masonry beams and wall ties
Movement joints, wall diaphragms, arches, reinforced masonry and steel columns in masonry structures
Resources:
Eurocode 6: Design of Masonry Structures (download from the library)
DS/EN 1996-1-1+AC Part 1.1, 2 edition and national annex NA 2007
DS/INF 167: Supplementary guidelines for masonry in connection with the use of Eurocode 6
Supplementary teaching materials like presentations, exercises and assignments are in the StudyNet room for the
course.
Computer software: EC6Design http://www.ec6design.com/en
Prerequisites:
General admission requirements. Knowledge about global stability as well as elastic and plastic distribution of forces
is required. Knowledge about the yield line theory is required.
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4 semester building
Assessment:
Grading on the basis of several of the following criteria:

PAH CS1 Passive Houses
Keywords: calculation, design, passive house
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
After the course, the student will have the tools to design a passive house. The student should be able to calculate a
passive in the program PHPP.
Skills:
After the course, the student should be able to: Account for the design of a passive house Explain the criteria for a
passive house Find appropriate designs and details for a passive house Calculate heat loss and heat gain Give
an account of the conduits for water, heating and ventilation in a passive house Calculate and design a Passive
House in the Passive House Planning Package, PHPP
Topics:
The requirements for construction today are becoming increasingly tougher with regard to the buildings energy
consumption. The Passive House concept has become internationally widespread and is a concept with a focus on
minimizing energy loss from the building. The goals of passive houses are very ambitious. A building built in
accordance with the Passive House concept has a good indoor climate, both thermally and acoustically. This course
aims to give students insight into the design of passive houses. The measures taken in constructing a passive house
are the same as for low energy buildings. This means that much of the knowledge obtained by designing passive
houses can be directly transferred to the design of ordinary low-energy buildings. The course focuses on a single-
family house, which is designed and given the specifications of a passive house. The passive house is given
technical specifications in the software called: Passive House Planning Package PHPP.
Resources:
Passive House Planning Package 2012, including the program PHPP. PHPP Illustrated.
Prerequisites:
Assessment:
Grading on basis of several of the following criteria: - Given assignments/reports, which must be handed in on time
and approved with a satisfactory result, - Tests, which must not have a crucial importance for the approval, - Course
work/cases, which must be handed in on time and approved, - Study activity (attendance registration). It must be
possible to pass the course from multiple combinations of the criteria. None of the criteria must be weighted so high
that they alone can decide whether the student passes the course. 80% of the overall criteria must be fulfilled.
PLA CS1 Sustainable City Planning
Keywords: Sustainability, authority procedures, architecture, urban development and planning.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The aims of PLA BS1 is to develop a theoretical understanding of the planning prerequisites for executing a project
within the center of a midsize to large city in Denmark, - hereby giving knowledge and understanding for local
authority procedures, the Danish planning act, urban planning concepts and theories, sustainability in planning and
traffic planning.
Skills:
Know and understand the concepts described in the Danish Planning Act.
Describe methods and ways of thinking when planning urban areas including the many perspectives regarding
sustainability.
Setup and present a vision or idea for the development of a certain limited area.
Realize the importance of aesthetic and architectural considerations when planning in urban areas.
Understand the purpose of making different technical plans to support the overall management and planning in
urban areas.
Work out a master plan for a limited urban area.
Topics:
The Danish planning system
Urban planning
Sustainability
Architecture and visualizations
Visions and master plans
Sketching tools used in urban planning
Resources:
Sustainable compact city, editor: Poul Bk Pedersen
Cities for People, editor: Jan Gehl
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:


PLX CS1 PLAXIS modelling of soil
Keywords: Material model, data processing, output presentation, safety factors.
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to give the student knowledge about the use of the computer software PLAXIS for
modelling of geotechnical constructions such as sheet pile wall, deep excavations and stability problems.
Skills:
Be able to conduct calculations in PLAXIS.
Have knowledge about the two material models Mohr-Coulomb and Hardening Soil.
Be able to draw curves as distribution of moments, soil pressures, but also load-displacement curves.
Be able to asses results from a PLAXIS calculation.
Be able to calculate the safety factor of the models and compare it with the recurred safety from the Eurocode.
Topics:
PLAXIS
Serviceability limit state of deep excavations
Elasto-plasticity, nonlinear finite element modelling
Nonlinear finite element modelling
Mohr-Coulomb and Hardening Soil material models
Resources:
PLAXIS 2D ver. 10.0, Tutorial Manual
PLAXIS 2D ver. 10.0, Reference Manual
Eurocode 7
Danish National Annex to Eurocode 7
Prerequisites:
GEO CS4 passed or followed in the same semester.
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4 semester and GEO CS4 passed or followed in the same semester is advised.
Assessment:


PTC CS1 Post Tensioned Concrete Structures
Keywords: pre-tensioned concrete, post-tensioned concrete.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The main purpose is to make the student able to solve ordinary current assignments in relation to post tensioned
structures.
Skills:
To the level: Knowledge = level 1+2 in Blooms taxonomi:
After completing the course the student
Must have knowledge about pre-tensioned and post tensioned concrete structures.
Must be able to understand the static principles of pre-tensioned and post tensioned concrete.
Must be able to understand the relevance of applying prestressed concrete opposite to reinforced concrete.
Must be able to understand causes and significance of loss of prestress in prestressed concrete structures
To the level : Calculation and usage of = level 3+4 in Blooms taxonometry:
After completing the course the student
Must be able to apply methods to design prestressed concretes structures in the serviceability and ultimate limit
state.
Must be able to quantify loss of stress in the tendons and estimate the significance of this.
Topics:
Introduction to pre-tensioned and post-tensioned concrete.
Determination of internal forces in the serviceability limit state in statically determinate and statically indeterminate
beams.
Ultimate limit state analysis - calculation of the ultimate moment.
Choice of concrete section and prestressing force based on the serviceability limit state (uncracked section).
The profile of the tendons/ducts and calculation of contact forces between ducts and tendons.
Loss of prestress by friction and anchorage draw-in.
Shrinkage, creep and relaxation.
Transverse reinforcement in the anchorage zone (splitting).
Introduction to prestressed shear walls.
Resources:
Lecture notes about prestressed concrete structures based on notes from former lecturer Sren Kloch, University
of Aalborg - with alterations and translation by lecturer Pauli Andreasen, VIA UC. These notes are on the internal
studynet for the course.
Presentations for the lectures by Pauli Andreasen (on the internal studynet)
The student must bring his own textbook about the design of reinforced concrete according to Eurocode 2, part 1-1.
At VIA UC these are:
o Bjarne Chr. Jensen , Betonkonstruktioner efter DS/EN 1992-1-1
o Bjarne Chr. Jensen, Concrete structures in accordance with DS/EN 1992-1-1 (translated extracts from Bjarne Chr.
Jensen , Betonkonstruktioner efter DS/EN 1992-1-1)
DS/EN 1992-1-1 Eurocode 2, Design of concrete structures. Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings.
Prerequisites:
For exchange students similar level of knowledge must be obtained before the start of this course.
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4 semester building
Assessment:
The use of computer is allowed during the exam, but solutions must be handed in handwritten.
The computer can be used to refer to your notes and you may use your spread sheet and math-programs.
However structural calculation software must not be used.
RAW CS1 Basic Railway Planning and Design
Keywords: Design of open lines and stations, rolling stocks.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student will gain basic knowledge on all railway key elements and will be able to plan a railway line with a
number of stations. Furthermore the students will be able to make the geometric design of an open line section, one
station for only traffic operations and one station also with terminal functions.
Skills:
Have a firm, all round knowledge on railways and their design criteria.
Be able to make the geometrical design of open lines and stations.
Topics:
History of railway
Basics of rolling stocks
Regulation and organization of railway business
Railway surveys and planning
General layout of a railway line
Open line design
Station design
Design of superstructure, earthworks, drainage etc.
Resources:
Modern Railway Track
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:


RCW CS8 Construction management of infrastructure
Keywords: Authorities, pipe owners, relocation of traffic, planning of road construction processes.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
This course is for graduate or postgraduate civil engineering students in 6th and 7th semester. The main purpose is
to give the student an opportunity to try the solitary work a civil engineer often experience in a smaller contracting
company, where there are only none or few employed white-collar workers like you.
Your managing director expects you, whether you are experienced or not, to do what is required according to your
employment as a civil engineer and the project in hand - youll have to formulate and produce valid solutions yourself
since you might not have any colleagues to talk things over with.
A daunting task that very well may become reality for you within a few months.
Skills:
The purpose of the course is to provide the students with knowledge and tools to solve problems concerning the
planning and execution of different construction and infrastructural works in urban areas.
The student will be introduced to the process of planning and execution regarding topics as the public, authorities,
owners of pipes and lines, traffic companies, police etc.
The student will acquire the knowledge necessary to design the execution setup for different work situations on
different road types regarding traffic signs and road marking.
Traffic safety and the work environment for road workers will be keywords throughout the course.

Plan construction works in urban areas.
Identify the relevant authorities, pipe owners, public and other stake holders and learn how to communicate with
them.
Plan the necessary adjustments and relocations of existing traffic during construction works.
Design the temporary setup of traffic signs and road marking throughout the execution period.
Realize problems concerning traffic safety and the work environment for road workers, and be able to suggest
useful proposals and solutions to avoid accidents.
Obtain knowledge about ITM Intelligent traffic management - variable signs etc.
Topics:
Planning of administrative and construction processes in road refurbishment in urban areas
Process of planning and execution regarding topics as the public, authorities, owners of pipes and wires, traffic
companies, police etc.
Design execution setup for different work situations on different road types regarding traffic signs and road marking
Planning will be carried out with considerations to traffic, traffic safety and necessary negotiations with interested
parties such as the nearby public, authorities, pipe owners etc.
Introduction to ITM Intelligent traffic management, variable signs etc.
Resources:
Literature used:
Code of the Road: Information will be given during the coursE
Will be uploaded to Study-net in due time during the module.
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:


ROA CS4 Traffic and crossroads
Keywords: Crossroads, simulation of traffic, capacity calculation.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student will gain knowledge on the design parameters for different types of crossroads. Furthermore the students
will acquire the knowledge necessary to perform calculations of the capacity in simple crossroads as well as
roundabouts, and the student will be able to carry out the design and necessary drawings of the above mentioned
crossroad types using appropriate design software.
Skills:
Have acquired the knowledge necessary to consider and evaluate which different types of crossroads are suitable
in a certain project area.
Be able to perform capacity calculations in different kinds of crossroad types.
Be able to plan and carry out the design and drawings for different kinds of crossroad types.
Be able to use appropriate software to carry out design and drawings.
Topics:
Using basic traffic data for capacity calculations and geometrical design of the different crossroad types.
Resources:
Prerequisites:
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Assessment:

ROA CS5 Roads and Squares in Urban and City Areas
Keywords: Planning, design of city roads, parking, aesthetic considerations, accessibility.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to provide the students with knowledge of the design parameters in urban areas
concerning city roads, parking facilities, pedestrian and bicycle areas, green areas and squares. And furthermore to
provide the students with knowledge of the use and choice of different materials such as granite, asphalt, concrete
etc. Considerations regarding physically disabled people will be an issue trough out the course.
The students will get acquainted with the different types of car parks, terminals for different public transport systems
such as bus stations, park and ride areas in connection with railway stations etc.
Skills:
Plan and carry out the design of a new city road with the adjacent squares and pedestrian areas.
Design pavements in city areas using granite, concrete and asphalt.
Propose and outline different plan solutions for parking in the city and urban area.
Propose and outline different plan solutions for terminals, e.g. a bus station with kiss and ride parking.
Recognize and define problems regarding accessibility and propose and sketch appropriate geometric solutions in
the design of roads and squares etc.
Realize the importance of aesthetic considerations and choice of different materials regarding pavement design,
road equipment etc.
Topics:
Geometric design of roads and adjacent areas in the city
Pavement design
Outlining of parking and terminal facilities
Aesthetics
Road equipment
Accessibility and disabled people
Public transport
Resources:
Prerequisites:
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Assessment:

ROA CS6 Traffic and traffic safety
Keywords: Traffic census, potential traffic safety problems, different traffic types, documentation.
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The first major aim of ROA BS6 is to develop a theoretical as well as practical understanding for the student of road
traffic under its many forms and characteristics including the design values derived from basic traffic data. Here by
getting a deeper knowledge about different traffic types and road users such as heavy vehicles, cars, bicycles and
pedestrians.
The second major aim is to provide the students with knowledge and tools to deal with and apply a certain level of
documented traffic safety in various road design solutions. Tools and knowledge will be provided by analyzing
existing situations in real life as well as examples from the Nordic traffic safety literature.
Skills:
Understand the characteristics and needs of the different road users in city and urban areas.
Conduct a traffic census.
Derive the relevant values from the census and set them up for use in various calculations.
Analyse and understand different situations and designs with the purpose of identifying potential traffic safety
problems.
Handle and document traffic safety issues in own designs and to come up with solutions and ideas on how to
improve on existing designs.
Topics:
Counting and handling basic traffic data
Designing traffic solutions where the characteristics of the different road users are incorporated
Analyses of traffic safety and measures to ensure this will be a part of the design
Resources:
Prerequisites:
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Assessment:


ROA CS7 Asphalt Road Maintenance
Keywords: Road administration systems, asphalt roads, laboratory testing, maintenances, repair
methods.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
This course is for graduate or postgraduate civil engineering students in 6th and 7th semester
The main purpose is to give the student knowledge and skills to work with management and maintenance of roads
and pavement management at a high level. Useful skills whether the student wants to work at a public road
department, an asphalt contractor, as a consulting engineer or want to design roads.
Skills:
After taking this course the students should be familiar to:
o Knowledge about Road administration systems at an orientation level (Vejman.dk)
o Understand and describe trends within road maintenance.
o Knowledge about condition assessment of asphalt roads.
o Inspect and understand different kind of damage to roads and repair methods.
o Knowledge about strategy for maintenance of roads and optimization of the budgets.
o Analyses and understand the choice of top layer asphalt.
o Knowledge and be able to dimension Amplification of road layer.
o Understand and plan executing methods and equipment.
o Knowledge about other kind of maintenance (roadside, ditches, drains, and winter services).
o Understand forms of tender for asphalt maintenance.
Topics:
Short introductions to the topics followed by onsite visits and registrations
Field tests on asphalt layers
Tests in laboratory on asphalt materials
Computer based optimization of asphalt maintenance
Resources:
Will be uploaded to Study-net in due time during the module.
Prerequisites:
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Assessment:


RPF CS1 Pad foundations
Keywords: Internal forces in pad foundations
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to give the student:
Knowledge about theories and methods used for design of eccentrically loaded pad foundations (subjected to an
axial force and moment by a column)
Skills:
Design and calculate an in-situ cast eccentrically loaded reinforced concrete pad foundation (subjected to axial
force and moment from a column).
Design and calculate an eccentrically loaded in-situ cast concrete pad foundations with shaft prepared for mounting
of a prefabricated concrete column element.
Topics:
Reinforced concrete pad foundations for in-situ cast pinned or fixed columns
Design of the shaft on a pad foundations prepared for a prefabricated column.
Resources:
Bjarne Chr Jensen, Concrete structures in accordance with DS/EN 1992-1-1 , 2nd edtion . This is translated extract
from Bjarne Christian Jensen, Betonkonstruktioner efter DS/EN1992-1-1. Special edition in co-operation between VIA
University College and Nyt Teknisk Forlag. (Danish students can use the Danish version)
DS/EN 1992-1-1 Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures , Part 1-1 :General rules and rules for buildings
including the Danish National Annex and appendices
Pauli Andreasen, Pad Foundation, compendium 2011, on internal network for the course
Prerequisites:
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4 semester building, CON CS2
Assessment:

SMG CS1 Smart Grid
Keywords: Smart Grid
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
Learn how to design Smart Grids, the energy delivery system of the future.
The term Smart grid defines a self-healing network equipped with dynamic optimization techniques that use real-
time measurements to minimize network losses, maintain voltage levels, increase reliability and improve asset
management.
The operational data collected by the smart grid and sub-systems will allow system operation to rapidly identify the
best strategy to secure against attacks, vulnerability and so on caused by various contingencies.
However the smart grid first depends upon identifying and researching key performance measures, designing and
testing appropriate tools and developing the proper education curriculum to equip current and future personnel with
the knowledge and skills for development of this highly advanced system.
Skills:
After the completion of this course, the student must have gained:
a basic level of understanding of smart-grid technology, what includes ability to recognize building blocks of
intelligent distribution networks and the relationship between consumption and production of electricity in these
networks.
an understanding of different energy storage technologies.
Topics:
The course is organized into 10 interrelated parts:
1: Smart Grid architectural design
2: Smart Grid communications and measurement technology
3: Performance analysis tools for Smart Grid design
4: Stability analysis tools for Smart Grid
5: Computation tools for Smart Grid design
6: Pathway for designing Smart Grid
7: Renewable energy and storage
8: Interoperability, standards and cyber security
9: Research, education and training for the Smart Grid
10: Case studies and test beds for the Smart Grid
Resources:
Smart Grid, Fundamentals of Design and Analysis, James Momoh, 2012 Wiley.
Additionally:
The advanced Smart Grid, Edge power driving sustainability, Andreas Carvallo and John Cooper, 2011 Artech
house.
Smart Grid Security, An End-to-End view of security in the new electrical grid. Gilbert N. Sorebo and Michael C.
Echols, 2012 CRC Press.
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:


STU CS1 Steel Structures
Keywords: Types of steel structures, plate girders, bracing systems for compression members, steel
connections, fire resistance
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The course builds upon the basic principles of structural steel developed in the previous STD courses. The aim of the
course is to enable the student to create structural steel systems and undertake calculations of load bearing steel
structures, including connections in ultimate limit state and serviceability limit state.
Skills:
After completion of the course, the students must:
Have knowledge about different types of steel structures (e.g. industrial buildings, hangars).
Be able to model globally stable structural steel systems.
Be able to calculate buckling of plates, e.g. in welded plate girders.
Be able to calculate cross sections in class 4 using the effective cross section in the ultimate limit state.
Have knowledge about the principles for calculation of plate elements with stiffeners and be able to calculate a
chosen few.
Be able to calculate a plate girder with respect to lateral torsional buckling.
Have knowledge about the resistance of transverse forces (design resistance of webs in plate girders).
Have knowledge about flange induced web buckling.
Analysis of bracing systems which are required to provide lateral stability of beams and compression members
(e.g. columns).
Be able to calculate restraint in structural parts subject to compression.
Have basic knowledge of fire design for structural steel.
Have knowledge of various steel connection types.
Have a basic understanding of load transfer in steel connections.
Be able to analyse/calculate some chosen structural steel connections (e.g. welded connections in portal frames,
design tension resistance of a T-stub flanges in plate girders).
Topics:
Structural systems
Welded plate girders
Buckling of plates
Stiffeners
Lateral torsional buckling
Bracing systems for compression members
Structural steel exposed to fire
Steel connections
Resources:
Textbook for steel structures: To be stated later
DS/EN 1993-1-5, Eurocode 3 Design of steel structures Part 1-5: Plated structural elements
DS/EN 1993-1-1, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings
DS/EN 1993-1-8, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-8: Design of joints
Teknisk Stbi 21. udgave. Teknisk Forlag
Results from national and international research and development works will be used.
Prerequisites:
For exchange-/transfer students:
General admission requirements as well as individual assessment of conditions.
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4 semester
Assessment:
SUB CS1 Sustainable Buildings
Keywords: Sustainability, integrated energy design, energy efficiency, low energy buildings.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The students will gain knowledge about the concept of sustainable buildings.
Skills:
Define sustainability i.e. relate to and apply sustainable concepts.
Understand and work with the importance of early teamwork in the planning process between developer, architect
and engineer Integrated design process IDP.
Understand and apply the concept of sustainable assessment tools, with focus on LEED.
Design and analyse a building with respect of the concept of Integrated Energy Design.
Work with Architectural Design, i.e. orientation and construction of building regarding optimal utilisation of passive
solar heating, to create satisfying daylight level, etc.
Work with Technical Design, i.e. investigation of different choices for energy supply heating/electricity (renewable),
integration of mechanical/natural ventilation, etc.
Calculate, analyse and evaluate the Energy performance Framework.
Acquire knowledge and understanding of indoor environmental climate in buildings, i.e. simple analyse of daylight.
Implement methods of LCA and Cradle to cradle concept
Topics:
Sustainable Assessment of Buildings.
Working with the assessment tool LEED, including sub areas such as sustainable site development, water savings,
energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Integrated Energy Design IED/Integrated design process IDP
Sustainable building materials.
Working with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Cradle to Cradle principals.
Energy performance framework
Indoor climate, daylight calculation
Resources:
Material uploaded to studynet
Internet
IT tools: Excel, VELUX Daylight Visualizer, BEAT 2002, BE10, SketchUp (optional)
SBi-direction 213: Energy requirements for buildings (extracts available in Studynet)
Internet
Prerequisites:
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4 semester
Assessment:


SUD CS1 Sustainable Drainage
Keywords: Climate change, rain water, green roofs, infiltration basins, open channels.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to provide the students with knowledge on how to implement sustainable solutions to
handle an increase of rain in urban areas.
Skills:
After the completion of the course the student must have knowledge about:
Climate change, precipitation, sea water level.
Methods to handle rain water locally.
Reuse of rain water.
Green roofs.
Infiltration basins.
Open channels.
Topics:
Implement SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) in urban areas
Resources:
Information will be given on intern net (study net)
Prerequisites:
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Assessment:


SUE CS1 Sustainable Energy
Keywords: Energy savings, shallow geothermal energy, heat pumps, thermal solar heating systems,
photo voltaic, combustion of biomass, district heating, economic evaluation, feasibility studies, return on
invest
Credits: 5 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The students will gain knowledge about physical design, function and performance calculations of sustainable energy
plants with special focus on energy savings, environmental conditions and economic feasibility.
Skills:
Know the physical design, structure and operation of plants for sustainable energy production.
Be able to make principal calculations of performance of renewable energy plants.
Know the principles of dimensioning renewable energy plants as regards consumption.
Calculate and plan energy savings.
Know the principles of designing a shallow geothermal energy plant.
Be able to produce and compare simple business cases on energy investments.
Topics:
Energy savings
Shallow geothermal energy
Heat pumps
Thermal solar heating systems
Combustion of biomass
District heating
Photo voltaic
Economic feasibility studies
Resources:
Eriksen, ge Bredahl: Compendium: Renewable energy
David J. C. MacKay: Sustainable Energy without the hot air (selected chapters)
Maureen Mc Corry, Garath Li. Jones (ed): Geotrainet Training Manual for Designers of Shallow Geothermal
Systems. Geotrainet, EFG, Brussels 2011 (selected chapters)
Prerequisites:
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4 semester, TER CS1
Assessment:
Written examination with an external or internal examiner
TIM CS1 Timber Structures
Keywords: Wood materials, bars, beams, nails and bolts, roof/wall diaphragms
Credits: 2 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of the course is to enable the student to design advanced timber structures.
Skills:
Comprehend materials of wood based panels
Describe, calculate and apply tapered beams.
Describe, calculate and apply connections in timber structures
Describe, calculate and apply trusses and glued thin-flanged beams.
Comprehend calculations of frames and bracing of timber structures
Comprehend fire resistance calculation.
Topics:
Wood materials. Wood based panels.
Tapered beams
Trusses
Glued thin-flanged beams
Frames and bracing of timber buildings
Connections with screws, dowels, glued in bolts, toothed shear plates.
Fire resistance
Resources:
Practical design of timber structures to Eurocode 5, Hans Larsen and Vahik Enjily. ISBN: 978-0-7277-3609-3
Eurocode 5: Design of Timber Structures. (download from the library)
DS/EN 1995-1-1 + AC:2007- Part 1-1: General - Common rules and rules for buildings
DS/EN 1995-1-1/A1:2008 . Part 1-1: General - Common rules and rules for buildings
DS/EN 1995-1-1 DK NA:2011 national annex Part 1-1: General - Common rules and rules for buildings
DS/EN 1995-1-2 + AC:2007/ DS/EN 1995-1-2/AC:2010 Part 1-2: General - Structural fire design and national annex
NA 2007.
Supplementary teaching materials like presentations, overheads, exercises and assignments are in the studienet
room for this course
Prerequisites:
TIM CS0 passed.
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4 semester building, STD CS3 / BR BS3
Assessment:


VEN CS1 Ventilation Systems
Keywords: Mechanical ventilation, air distribution, duct dimensioning and balancing, energy
consumption, intro to natural ventilation
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The student will be introduced to the knowledge about ventilation systems for air-exchange and air-conditioning in
buildings and obtain the understanding of the preconditions, dimensions, functions and operations of these systems.
The student will work with criterias and methods used for design of mechanical ventilation systems and its
components in a strategically way ensuring low energy consumption, high efficiency and human comfort. The course
will operate with different principles of ventilation such as natural, hybrid and mechanical ventilation. After the course
the student will be able to design, draw-up and calculate operational ventilation systems that can fulfil the
requirements of a client.
Skills:
After the course the student will be able to:
Carry out a justified choice of ventilation principle and automation system based on the function demand
Design a ventilation system with the necessary components on the basis of the required performance
Optimize and adjust a ventilation system regarding the required airflow and energy efficiency
Conduct a sound analyze of a ventilation system and reduce it according to the demand
Make a simple fire analyze of a ventilation system
Topics:
The student will obtain the following competences from the course:
Detailed design of ventilation in buildings
Principles of ventilation (natural, hybrid and mechanical ventilation)
Distribution of air in rooms and design of diffusers
Air treatment processes and Mollier diagram
Calculation of ducts and design of the air distribution system
Design of ventilation components (Fans, Heat exchangers, Pumps and Engines)
Estimation of sound in ventilation systems and calculation of attenuators
Calculation of energy consumption and heat recovery efficiency
Understand the different ventilation automation and control systems
Bips work specification tool for ventilation and building automation
Knowing how to balance the airflow in a duct system by use of dampers (manual and automatic)
Introduction to fire dampers and smoke management
Knowledge of calculation methodology of natural ventilation in buildings
Resources:
Material uploaded to studynet
Internet
IT tools; Mollier sketcher, Lindab DIMcomfort, Lindab Silencer, Revit (optional)
Prerequisites:
TER CS1 passed or followed in the same semester.
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4 semester, TER CS1
Assessment:
WWT CS1 Waste Water Treatment
Keywords: Domestic water plants, organic material, legislation, flow and block diagrams.
Credits: 4 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with knowledge of design and operation of domestic waste water
treatment plants which must comply with the requirements of the Danish laws. Furthermore the student should be
provided with knowledge on industrial plants.
Skills:
Design the main elements of a plant treating ordinary domestic waste water and certain types of industrial waste
water.
Advise on operation and control of the plants.
Advise on design of industrial plants as well as small treatment plants for 0-50 people connected.
Design aerated sand- and grease trap.
Design activated sludge process for removal of organic matter.
Design activated sludge process for removal of organic matter and phosphor.
Design activated sludge process for removal of organic matter, phosphor and nitrogen.
Design of primary and secondary settlement tank.
Have knowledge on pollution: calculation and characteristic values.
Have knowledge on EU legislation as well as Danish laws.
Calculate expected purification rate on BOD, nitrogen and phosphor.
Calculate amount of excess sludge.
Create flow- and block-diagram for domestic waste water treatment plants.
Topics:
Volumes and composition of domestic and industrial waste water
Analytical methods for characterization of waste water
Removal of suspended and floatable material
Treatment of biodegradable organics
Removal of nitrogen and phosphorous
Sludge processing
Legislation
Resources:
Notes issued by the teacher.
Prerequisites:
th
4 semester
Assessment:
TFP BP1 Tvrfagligt projekt
Keywords: Tvrfagligt projekt
Credits: 10 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
Formlet med projektet er at dokumentere den studerendes evne til at anvende ingenirmssige teorier og metoder
inden for et fagligt afgrnset emne.
Skills:
Efter projektet skal deltagerne:
Kunne udarbejde en projektbeskrivelse efter givne regler.
Kunne anvende ingenirmssige teorier og metoder inden for valgte emner og i forndent omfang.
Kunne planlgge og udfre eksperimenter eller praktiske mlinger.
Kritisk kunne tilegne sig ny viden indenfor relevante ingenirmssige omrder.
Kunne anskue et projekt ud fra et samfundsmssigt helhedssyn, herunder gre rede for love og
arbejdsmiljmssige konsekvenser relevante for projektet.
Kunne anvende anerkendte kvalitetssikringsprincipper i tilknytning til de valgte emner.
Kunne udfre konomiske overslag relevante for projektet.
Kunne udtrykke sig klart i skrift og tale og angive referencer og kilder p en korrekt mde.
Kunne samarbejde med mennesker, der har forskellig uddannelsesmssig, sproglig og kulturel baggrund.
Kunne uddrage essensen af et projekt dels ved en mundtlig prsentation og dels i en kort skriftlig sammenfatning.
I kurset indgr IT som pdagogisk metode. Mlet er, at IT skal understtte de studerendes lreproces og deres
forstelse af de ingenirfaglige muligheder, der fx ligger i anvendelsen af modellering, simulering mm.
Topics:
Udarbejdelse af projektbeskrivelse indenfor et emne valgt af den studerende
Udfrelse af projektet, herunder opflgning af tidsplan og gennemfrelse af de planlagte aktiviteter
Dokumentation af tidsforbrug via projektjournal
Anvendelse af IT-vrktjer relevante for projektet
Dokumentation og formidling af projektresultater i en rapport
Planlgning af mundtlig formidling af projektet
Resources:
Vejledning i projektbeskrivelse. B-ingeniruddannelsen, VIA University College, ver. 25-03-08
Stray Jrgensen, Peter: Formalia i opgaver. Samfundslitteratur. 2. udg. 2006
Retningslinier vedr. afgangsprojekter ved B-ingeniruddannelsen. Ny udgave hvert semester.
Prerequisites:
th
4 semester
Assessment:
Mundtlig eksamen med ekstern censor.
Grundlaget for evalueringen er en skriftlig rapport, der fremlgges og forsvares mundtligt under medvirken af ekstern
censor.
For karakteren 00 eller -3 gives der en skriftlig bedmmelse, som udarbejdes af lrer og censor i fllesskab.
TFP CP1 Interdisciplinary Project
Keywords: Interdisciplinary project
Credits: 10 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose is to document the students ability to apply engineering theories and methods within a certain limited
subject area.
Skills:
After the completion of the project work, the student must be able to:
Carry out a project description after given rules.
Apply engineering theories and methods within chosen subjects and independently be able to plan and carry out
experiments or practical measurements as appropriate.
Acquire new knowledge critically within relevant engineering fields.
Consider a project from a social perspective and explain legislation and work environmental consequences relevant
to the project.
Apply approved quality assurance principles.
Make financial estimates relevant for the project.
Communicate with clarity orally and in writing and be able to state references and relevant sources correctly.
Cooperate with people with different educational, language and cultural background.
Extract the essence of a project, partly by an oral presentation, partly by writing an abstract covering the key points
of a project.
goal is that IT shall sustain the students learning process and his/her understanding of the possibilities of IT in
practical engineering, e.g. computer modelling and simulation.
Topics:
Project description of the subject matter of the project, which is to be selected by the student
Carrying out the project including follow up on the time schedule and completion of the planned activities
Documentation of time used according to the project record
Application of computational technology relevant to the project
Documentation and promotion of the project result in a report
Planning of the oral presentation of the project
Resources:
Guidelines for project description. The Civil Engineering Education, VIA University College, version 25-03-08
Stray Jrgensen, Peter: Formalia i opgaver. Samfundslitteratur. 2. udg. 2006
Guidelines for final projects at the Civil Engineering Department. New edition each semester
Prerequisites:
th
4 semester
Assessment:
The basis for the assessment is a written report, which is to be presented and discussed at an oral examination
attended by an external examiner.
If the mark awarded is 00 or -3, the basis of the assessment will be explained in writing by the project supervisor and
the external examiner in unison.
PRO BP1 Bachelorprojekt - Afgangsprojekt
Keywords: bachelor projekt, afgangsprojekt
Credits: 18 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
Formlet med afgangsprojektet er at dokumentere den studerendes evne til at anvende ingenirmssige teorier og
metoder inden for et fagligt afgrnset emne.
Skills:
Efter projektet skal deltagerne:
Kunne udarbejde en projektbeskrivelse efter givne regler.
Kunne anvende ingenirmssige teorier og metoder inden for valgte emner og i forndent omfang kunne
planlgge og udfre eksperimenter eller praktiske mlinger.
Kritisk kunne tilegne sig ny viden indenfor relevante ingenirmssige omrder.
Kunne anskue et projekt ud fra et samfundsmssigt helhedssyn, herunder gre rede for love og
arbejdsmiljmssige konsekvenser relevante for projektet
Kunne anvende anerkendte kvalitetssikringsprincipper i tilknytning til de valgte emner.
Kunne udfre konomiske overslag relevante for projektet.
Kunne udtrykke sig klart i skrift og tale og angive referencer og kilder p en korrekt mde.
Kunne samarbejde med mennesker, der har forskellig uddannelsesmssig, sproglig og kulturel baggrund.
Kunne uddrage essensen af et projekt dels ved en mundtlig prsentation og dels i en kort skriftlig sammenfatning.
I kurset indgr IT som pdagogisk metode. Mlet er, at IT skal understtte de studerendes lreproces og deres
forstelse af de ingenirfaglige muligheder, der fx ligger i anvendelsen af modellering, simulering mm.
Topics:
Udarbejdelse af projektbeskrivelse indenfor et emne valgt af den studerende
Udfrsel af projektet, herunder opflgning af tidsplan og gennemfrelse af de planlagte aktiviteter
Dokumentation af tidsforbrug via projektjournal
Anvendelse af IT-vrktjer relevante for projektet
Dokumentation og formidling af projektresultater i en rapport
Planlgning af mundtlig formidling af projektet
Resources:
Vejledning i projektbeskrivelse. B-ingeniruddannelsen, VIA University College, ver. 25-03-08
Stray Jrgensen, Peter: Formalia i opgaver.
Samfundslitteratur. 2. udg. 2006.
Retningslinier vedr. afgangsprojekter ved B-ingeniruddannelsen. Ny udgave hvert semester.
Prerequisites:
TFP BP1
Assessment:
Mundtlig eksamen med ekstern censor.
Grundlaget for evalueringen er en skriftlig rapport, der fremlgges og forsvares mundligt under medvirken af ekstern
censor. Der gives karakter efter 7-trins-skalaen. For karakteren 00 eller -3 gives der en skriftlig bedmmelse, som
udarbejdes af lrer og censor i fllesskab.
PRO CP1 Bachelor Project - Final Project
Keywords: Bachelor project
Credits: 18 ECTS
Learning goals:
Knowledge:
The purpose is to document the students ability to apply engineering theories and methods within a certain limited
subject area.
Skills:
After the completion of the project work, the student must be able to:
Carry out a project description after given rules.
Apply engineering theories and methods within chosen subjects and independently be able to plan and carry out
experiments or practical measurements as appropriate.
Acquire new knowledge critically within relevant engineering fields.
Consider a project from a social perspective and explain legislation and work environmental consequences relevant
to the project.
Apply approved quality assurance principles.
Make financial estimates relevant for the project.
Communicate with clarity orally and in writing and be able to state references and relevant sources correctly.
Cooperate with people with different educational, language and cultural background.
Extract the essence of a project, partly by an oral presentation, partly by writing an abstract covering the key points
of a project.
goal is that IT shall sustain the students learning process and his/her understanding of the possibilities of IT in
practical engineering, e.g. computer modelling and simulation.
Topics:
Project description of the subject matter of the project, which is to be selected by the student
Carrying out the project including follow up on the time schedule and completion of the planned activities
Documentation of time used according to the project record
Application of computational technology relevant to the project
Documentation and promotion of the project result in a report
Planning of the oral presentation of the project
Resources:
Guidelines for project description. The Civil Engineering Education, VIA University College, version 25-03-08
Stray Jrgensen, Peter: Formalia i opgaver. Samfundslitteratur. 2. udg. 2006.
Guidelines for final projects at the Civil Engineering Department. New edition each semester.
Dahl, Anders mfl.: Styrk projektarbejdet. Biofolia. 2007.
Prerequisites:
TFP CP1
Assessment:
The basis for the assessment is a written report, which is to be presented and discussed at an oral examination
attended by an external examiner.
If the mark awarded is 00 or -3, the basis of the assessment will be explained in writing by the project supervisor and
the external examiner in unison.
Appendix 8
Evaluation Criteria for Civil Engineering Programme

A grade of 12 is given to a student who A grade of 7 is given to a student who: A grade of 02 is given to a student who:
completely fulfills the objectives of the
course by:
Demonstrating a comprehensive and Can demonstrate a solid insight into the Can demonstrate a limited insight into the
holistic insight of the theory, methods and theory, methods and solutions, their theory, methods and solutions, their
solutions, their assumptions together with assumptions together with having a fair assumptions together with having a minor
having an overview of the connection overview of the connection between (albeit lacking) overview of the
between relevant subjects. relevant subjects. connection between relevant subjects
Applying theory, methods and solutions in Can apply a significant majority of the Can use the majority of these theories,
ways that are relevant in relation to the theory, methods and solutions in ways methods and solutions in ways that are at
learning goals as well as topical that are relevant in relation to the learning least to some extent relevant to the
engineering problems. goals as well as topical engineering learning goals as well as topical
problems. engineering problems..
Being able to make relevant engineering Can make generally relevant engineering Can make relevant, albeit inadequate
judgments on topical engineering-related judgments on topical engineering-related engineering judgments on topical
issues and theoretical and methodological issues and theoretical and methodological engineering-related issues and theoretical
assumptions through the use of assumptions through the use of generally and methodological assumptions through
appropriate language and concepts. appropriate language and concepts. the use of partially appropriate language
and concepts.
Demonstrating a good sense of Can demonstrate some sense of

perspective and rationalization of the perspective and rationalization of the Demonstrate an inadequate sense of
relevance of related disciplines and relevance of related disciplines and perspective and rationalization of the
problems. problems. relevance of related disciplines and
problems.
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1 Commencement of the Study Curriculum 4

2 The Aim of the Programme 4

3 General information about the programme 5

4 The content and structure of the programme 10

5 Rules and Regulations on Exam, Forms of Exam and Assessment 36

5.1.6 Disturbing behaviour and cheating in exams 37

6 Time limits and other terms and conditions 47

7 Withdrawal and Re-enrolment 48

8 Credit Transfer Regulations 49

11 Title and Diploma 50

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering

1 Commencement of the Study Curriculum

The Study Curriculum is drawn up in accordance to the following orders:

2 The Aim of the Programme

3 General information about the programme

Usually, the registration is binding.

Change of registration can be made due to following reasons:

3.2 Course types

The course may be categorised within the following main groups:

Interdisciplinary project on 6 semester

Bachelor project on 7 semester

Each course will have a course description which includes:

3.2.2 Compulsory specialization courses

3.2.3 Elective courses, Compulsory for each specialisation

3.2.4 Theme courses

See also the overview in chapter 4.1.

3.2.5 Construction Workshop

An approved/not approved assessment is given.

3.2.8 Interdisciplinary project

3.2.9 Bachelor project

4.1 The basic engineering part

4.1.1 1st semester

4.1.1.1 1st semester learning goals

4.1.1.2 Content and Structure of 1st Semester

4.1.1.3 The Individual Disciplinary Lecturing

The individual courses learning objectives are shown in Appendix 2.

SPJ CP1 Semester project 6 ECTS Commercial Building Development

SCI 1 SCI 2 BIM 1 HOB 1 STD 1 BEN 1 SEW 1 SPJ 1

IT: Computer analysis of

February 2014 /20.10.2013

Term Project 6 ECTS Commercial Building Development

Theme courses: Literature search, search methods and knowledge databases.

Lecturer: Lecturer: Lecturer:

Evaluation: Evaluation: Evaluation:

Scope: Scope: Scope:

Valid from Februar 2016 /rev. 19.12.2015

4.1.2.1 2nd Semester Learning Goals

4.1.2.2 The Content and Structure of 2nd Semester

4.1.2.3 The Individual Disciplinary Lecturing

The individual courses learning objectives are shown in Appendix 3.

SPJ CP2 Semester project 7 ECTS Urban Development Infrastructural Planning

Thematic short-courses: Project methodology for engineers and MicroStation.

SCI 3 SCI 4 SCI 6 GEO 1 CMP 1 ROA 1 STD 2 MSC 1 SPJ 2

Valid from February 2016 /rev. 09-01-2016

Term Project 7 ECTS Urban Development infrastructurel planning

Theme courses: Project methodology for engineers and MicroStation.

Theme 2.1 (TOP C21) Theme 2.5 (TOP C25)

Refreshing 1st semester learning Basic MicroStation

Valid from February 2016 /rev. 19.12.2015

4.1.3.1 3rd Semester learning goals

4.1.3.2 The Content and Structure of 3rd Semester