civil engineering (BB-NI8O)

Learning outcomes for the field of civil engineering, conducted at first-cycle studies with a general academic education profile, in accordance with the resolution of the Senate of the University of Bielsko-Biała No. 818/07/IV/2012 of 4 July 2012 on the approval of the learning outcomes for educational programs conducted at the Faculty of Materials and Environmental Sciences. Learning outcomes are knowledge, skills and social competences acquired in the learning process.
• In the field of knowledge, the graduate knows and understands:
- has knowledge from selected departments of mathematics, physics and chemistry, which allows to describe and understand basic phenomena in the field of construction.
- has knowledge of selected departments of physics and chemistry, which enable understanding of the basic processes related to the manufacture, use and use of construction materials and products.
- has knowledge of general mechanics, statics, dynamics, strength of materials and the principles of general design of structures.
- knows the basics of the finite element method in the field of structural and thermal analyses.
- classifies and defines basic architectural styles and art issues. It defines the basic terms of architecture and urban planning. Knows the principles of architectural shaping of buildings and spatial planning.
- knows the most commonly used building materials and their properties, basic production technologies, conformity and durability tests and environmental impact.
- knows and understands the principles of plotted geometry and technical drawing regarding the creation and reading of architectural, geodetic and construction drawings as well as their implementation using graphic computer programs.
- knows the principles of designing general and communication buildings.
- has knowledge in the field of determining geotechnical conditions for the foundation of buildings.
- knows the principles of foundation of building objects.
- knows the types and principles of construction and dimensioning of elements and connections of building structures (metal, concrete, wooden, masonry and composite).
- knows the basics of building physics regarding the flow of heat and mass in buildings and acoustics, knows the general principles of selecting building installations and preparing the energy performance of the building.
- knows selected computer programs supporting the design and calculation of building structures as well as the organization and management of construction works.
- knows the basic geodetic equipment and selected issues from geodesy applicable in construction.
- has knowledge of basic standards, regulations and guidelines for the design, construction and operation of construction works.
- defines and distinguishes construction objects, knows the principles of designing building elements. It lists the criteria for pro-ecological solutions. He has knowledge of the life cycle and durability of building objects.
- knows and understands the basic economic, practical, ethical and other conditions of professional activity in construction, including the basic concepts and principles in the field of industrial property protection and copyright.
- knows the general principles of creating and developing forms of individual entrepreneurship, running a business.
• In terms of skills, the graduate is able to:
- be able to find the right information from available sources and choose the right methods and tools for formulating and solving simple and complex problems in the field of simple building objects.
- is able to assess hazards in the implementation of construction works and implement appropriate safety rules.
- can apply basic methods of protecting building materials and structures against corrosion, fire and water.
- can perform laboratory and field tests and prepare a test report.
- can perform simple laboratory experiments leading to the assessment of the quality of the building materials used.
- can use selected computer programs supporting design decisions in construction. Can critically evaluate the results of numerical analysis of building structures.
- can build computational models for computer analysis of structures.
- can apply an appropriate method for structural analysis. He has the ability to interpret the results obtained.
- can choose effective tools (numerical or analytical) for the design of buildings and planning of construction works.
- is able to perceive systemic and non-technical aspects, including ethical ones, when identifying, formulating and solving engineering tasks.
- is able to make a preliminary economic assessment of the proposed solutions and engineering activities undertaken in the field of construction
- is able to prepare a simple cost estimate and schedule of construction works as well as economic analysis of the investment.
- can draw up the energy balance of the construction object.
- can formulate opinions on technical and technological processes in the construction industry.
- knows how to use basic standards, design guidelines, applies the provisions of the construction law.
- is able to determine and classify impacts on construction objects.
- knows how to design selected elements and simple building structures: concrete, reinforced concrete, metal, wooden and masonry.
- knows how to design geotechnical structures and foundations of general construction facilities.
- can select and assess the suitability of building materials for various applications, taking into account regulations and standard requirements.
- can identify the ground and geotechnical conditions for the foundation of building objects.
- has the ability to formulate basic geodetic tasks in construction and can perform simple measurement work.
- can design construction processes in the field of organization and technology of construction works.
- knows how to design and organize construction works in accordance with the principles of technology and organization of construction.
- can communicate with the environment using specialized construction terminology, including architectural and construction drawings, structural and executive drawings as well as geodetic maps.
- is able to make and analyze architectural drawings, structural drawings, building installations by hand, drawing technique and in the environment of selected CAD programs.
- can analyze geodetic drawings and maps.
- can formulate conclusions and discuss the results of their own work.
- has active and passive knowledge of a foreign language, including knowledge of elements of technical language in the field of construction; can use foreign language literature; has language skills that meet the requirements for level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- can plan and organize independent work and the team on the assigned task.
- is able to independently supplement and expand knowledge in the field of modern processes and technologies.
- can use literature, databases, the Internet to solve specific practical issues related to construction. He has the ability to self-educate.
• In the field of social competences, the graduate is ready to:
- is aware of the need to improve professional and social competences and the importance of entrepreneurship.
- is ready to fulfill social obligations, co-organize activities for the benefit of the social environment, initiate activities for the public interest, think in an entrepreneurial way.
- acts in accordance with the rules of professional ethics.
- is responsible for the reliability of the results obtained and their interpretation.