Civil Engineering Projects

To provide the professional capacity to design, direct, execute and manage all activities related to the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Knowing the necessary methodology for the definition of public works through the phases of: Aspects prior to the drafting of the project, Feasibility analysis, Proposal and selection of alternatives, Drafting of the project and its processing, Contracting and Site Management.

The degree report includes the following contents for this subject:
- Concept of Project.
- Characteristics of the different types of projects and organisation of the project according to its typology.
- Legal framework.
- Project documents.
- Environmental impact: evaluation and correction.

These contents will be developed according to the following syllabus:

THEORY PROGRAMME - (24 classroom hours + 36 non classroom hours)
BLOCK I. INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT (2 classroom hours + 2 non classroom hours) Topic 1.- Introduction. Concept of Project
Introduction to the concept of the project. Definition of the project. Classical theory and general theory of the project. The project as a system. Phases in the process of generating a project. Factors involved in a project. Characteristics. Entities involved in the phases of the project.
Characteristics of the different types of projects and organisation of the project according to its typology. Origin and classification of projects. Entities involved in the phases of a project. Introduction to civil engineering projects.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK (2 hours face-to-face + 2 hours non-face-to-face)
Main laws and regulations in the field of public works. Sectorial legislation and technical regulations. Introduction to the Public Sector Contracts Act.
BLOCK III.- THE MORPHOLOGY OF THE PROJECT (8 hours attendance + 12 hours non attendance)
Topic 5. Report. Content, presentation and usefulness. Descriptive report. Justifying report. Annexes to the report. Topic 6. Plans. Definition and use. Types of plans. Contents. Purpose.
Topic 7.- Specifications. Objective and scope of the Specifications. Types of Specifications. Structure and content. Relationship with the budget and its execution.
Topic 8.- The budget. Structure. Work units. Measurements. Unit prices. Price tables.
BLOCK IV. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, MEASUREMENT AND VALUATION. (2 hours attendance + 4 hours non attendance)
Planning and programming of the projected works. Computer applications.
Systematisation of the project in components, chapters and activities. Gantt and PERT diagrams. Computer applications. Measurement and valuation of the projected works. Computer applications. Preparation of the budget.
BLOCK V. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: EVALUATION AND CORRECTION (5 classroom hours + 8 non-classroom hours) Topic 11.- Basic legislation on environmental impact assessment of projects.
Topic 12.- Environmental impact assessment. Methodologies and their application.
BLOCK VI. SAFETY AND HEALTH (5 classroom hours + 8 non classroom hours).
Topic 14. Basic legislation on health and safety in the field of public works. Topic 15. Health and Safety Studies and Plans.
Topic 16. Health and Safety Coordination.

PROGRAMME OF INTERACTIVE SEMINARS AND PRACTICES (24 hours on-site + 36 hours off-site).
A total of eight sessions of 2 or 4 hours duration are planned, during which the simulation of professional activity in project formulation will be developed, individually or in small groups, working with computer applications, Final Degree Projects on different subjects and other sources of information.
The programme of interactive seminars and practicals will be as follows:

Interactive seminar nº 1.- Public sector contracts (2 HP + 4 HNP)
Interactive seminar nº 2.- Types of reports and their drafting (2 HP + 4 HNP)
Interactive seminar nº 3.- Plans. Structure and content of the document (2 HP + 4 HNP)
Interactive seminar nº 4.- Health and Safety Study and Plan (2 HP + 4 HNP)

Practice nº 1.- Budget. Computer tools - 1 (4 HP + 5 HNP)
Work Certification Computer tools - 2 (4 HP + 5 HNP)
Practice nº 3.- Programming and work plan. Computer tools ( 4 HP + 5 HNP)
Practice nº 4.- Practical trip to building sites ( 4 HP + 5 HNP)

COMPULSORY TUTORIALS (3 HOURS) (1 HOUR TUTORIAL).
Tutorial 1: Presentation of the rules for the elaboration of the works Tutorial 2: Guidance for the search of information.
Tutorial 3: Monitoring of the development of the work and resolution of doubts.

Basic bibliography:
• Conesa Fdez., V., 1995. Guía metodológica para la evaluación de impacto ambiental. Mundi Prensa, Madrid.
• Espeso, J. A. y otros 2005. (2ª ed). Coordinadores de seguridad y salud en el sector de la construcción. Manual para la formación. Lex Nova. Madrid.
• Pellicer Armiñana, E., Sanz Benlloch, A., Catalá, J. 1991. El proceso proyecto-construcción. Aplicación a la ingeniería civil. Editorial de la UPV, Valencia.
• Gomez-Senent Martínez, E. 1998. Introducción al proyecto. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia.
• Gomez-Senent, E. y Ruvira, F. 1995. Fases del proyecto. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia.
• Goncalves, M.C. 2016. Materials for Construction and Civil Engineering. Springer.
• Romero, C. 1.993 Técnicas de programación y control de proyectos. Pirámide. Madrid.
• Trueba Jainaga, J.I., Levenfeld González, G., Marco Gutiérrez, J.L. 1991. Teoría de proyectos: morfología del proyecto. E.T.S.I.A., Madrid.
• Trueba Jainaga, I., Marco Gutiérrez, J.L. 1985-1986 Proyectos agrarios y desarrollo rural. E.T.S.I.A., Madrid. Supplementary bibliography:
• Canter, Larry W. 1997. Manual de Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental. Técnicas para la elaboración de estudios de impacto. Mc Graw-Hill. Aravaca. Madrid
• Castro Fresno, D., Aja Setián, J. 2005. Organización y control de obras. Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Cantabria, Santander.
• Fremond, M. 2005. Mechanical Modelling and Computational Issues in Civil Engineering. Franco Maceri (Eds). Springer.
• González Alonso, S. , Aguilló, M. y Ramos, A. 2001. Directrices y Técnicas para la estimación de Impactos. Cátedra de Proyectos. ETSI de Montes de

Madrid.
• Instituto de la construcción de Castilla León. Formularios para la Coordinación de Seguridad y Salud en Obras de Construcción.
• Ley de Contratos del Sector Público. Ley 30/07. BOE 30-10-2007.
• Morilla Abad, I. 2001. Guía metodológica y práctica para la realización de proyectos. Colegio de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Madrid.
• Texto Refundido de la Ley de Evaluación Ambiental de Proyectos. RD Legislativo 1/2008. BOE de 26 de enero de 2008.

• In this subject the student will acquire or practice a series of generic competences, desirable in any university degree, and specific competences, specific to engineering in general or civil engineering in particular. Within the table of competences designed for the degree, the following competences will be worked on:
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• Basic, general and transversal competences:
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• - CB1 - That students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that starts from the basis of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the forefront of their field of study.
• - GC1 - Scientific-technical training for the exercise of the profession of Technical Engineer in Public Works and knowledge of the functions of consultancy, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, conservation and operation.
• - GC2 - Understanding of the multiple technical and legal conditions that arise in the construction of a public work, and ability to use proven methods and accredited technologies, with the aim of achieving the greatest efficiency in construction while respecting the environment and protecting the health and safety of workers and users of public works.
• - CG3 - Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the necessary legislation during the exercise of the profession of Technical Engineer in Public Works.
• - CG4 - Ability to design, inspect and direct works, in its field.
• - CG10 - Knowledge of the history of civil engineering and ability to analyse and assess public works in particular and construction in general.
• - CG13 - Ability to design, direct, draw up, implement and interpret projects and plans, as well as to write technical reports, survey reports, valuations, expert reports and appraisals.
• Specific competences:
• - CECC9 - Ability to analyse the problems of health and safety in construction works.
• - CECC11 - Ability to apply methodologies for environmental impact studies and assessments.
• - CECC12 - Knowledge of construction procedures, construction machinery and techniques for the organisation, measurement and assessment of works.
• - Project drafting: methodology, organisation and management. Environmental assessment of projects and correction of the effects of works.

Expository teaching is approached with participative lectures for small groups. Interactive teaching is carried out with interactive seminar activities in small groups, with practical work on specific projects and projects, with practical work in the computer classroom and group work. The set of methodologies used allows all the competences to be worked on.
The use of the USC virtual platform will speed up the two-way flow of information between student and teacher, making the teaching of the subject more agile and facilitating access to documentation for the student.

In summary:
- Large-group lectures: 24 hours.
- Interactive seminars: 12 hours
- Practical classes: 12 hours
- Group tutorials: 4 hours
- Individual tutorials
- Evaluation activities: 4 hours

- Attendance at lectures, interactive seminars and practical classes must be equal to or higher than 75% of those given. Therefore, it is compulsory to attend a minimum of 12 lectures, 3 interactive seminars and 3 practicals. This section represents 10 % of the final mark (Na).
- The site visit is considered as Practical No. 4 and, if it takes place, participation and presentation of the corresponding work is compulsory.
- A theoretical-practical written exam will be held on the totality of the contents of the programme, in which it will be necessary to obtain a score equal to or higher than 3.50 points. This represents 65% of the final mark (Ne).
- Presentation of the works, corresponding to each of the 4 practices that are developed, which will be marked by the teachers in charge, which will have a value of 25% (Nap).
The final mark must be greater than or equal to 5 to pass the subject, and will be obtained from the following formula:
NF = 0,10*Na + 0,65*Ne + 0,25*Nap
Repeating students, if they have passed the practicals, will keep their marks.
Students who are granted dispensation from attendance must sit the exam after handing in the practical work. They are advised to contact the teacher as soon as possible, in order to make a specific plan.
For cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the "Regulations for the evaluation of students' academic performance and revision of grades" shall apply.
The relationship between the assessment systems and the competences assessed are as follows:
Written test (65%): competences CB1, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CTE5, CECC9, CECC11. Work submitted (25%): competences GG10, CG13, CECC12.
The assessment system to be applied in the second opportunity will be identical to that of the first opportunity.

Students will receive 24 hours of lectures and will participate in 24 hours of interactive seminars and practicals, in which they will also be assessed. There will also be 3 hours of face-to-face tutorials in small groups. In addition, the student will have to develop a non-face-to-face work, preparing documentation for the face-to-face classes, carrying out work on the subject, preparing the written tests that will be assessed. Students will dedicate 95 hours of personal work to these tasks, distributed as follows: 36 hours to the study and preparation of subjects, 36 hours to the preparation of practical work and 23 hours to the preparation of the exam,

Attendance at all teaching activities. Consultation of the recommended bibliography. Make frequent use of the tutorials for any type of question related to the subject. Keeping the subject up to date

For tutorials, as well as to maintain direct communication between the students and the teacher, they will be carried out through the Virtual Campus forum, MS Teams or by e-mail.