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Engineering Design (2500028) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Contents

Presentation of the subject: objectives, teaching methodology, evaluation methodology, syllabus. Presentation of the project that will serve as a guide for the different topics and activities.

Specific Objectives

To make known to the student the organization and the contents of the subject. Motivate the student by linking the subject to a real and meaningful project.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

Description of the different types of projects in which a civil engineer can participate. Key aspects of any project: safety and health, environmental impact and quality control. Regulations and methodologies. Group activity - Key aspects of engineering projects

Specific Objectives

Description of the different types of projects in which a civil engineer can participate. Key aspects of any project: safety and health, environmental impact and quality control. Regulations and methodologies.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h Medium group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Phases of the engineering project and regulatory documents to be developed in each Exercises Group activity - Analysis of documents integrated in the project process

Specific Objectives

Learning the steps to take before, during and after the implementation of an engineering project. Ability to distinguish and prepare the necessary documents in each case.

Dedication

2h Large group + 3h Medium group + 7h Self Study
Total: 12h

Objectives of multicriteria analysis. Choice and weighting of criteria. Weighted averages method, Press method, Electre method. Exercises Group activity - Analysis of alternatives by multicriteria methods

Specific Objectives

Learn the importance of multicriteria analysis and the objective choice of an alternative in an engineering project. Learning specific methodologies.

Dedication

4h Large group + 5h Medium group + 12h 36m Self Study
Total: 21h 36m

Principles and objectives of project profitability analysis. Indices and methodologies used: differences Fundamentals, indices and methodology for the elaboration of the cost-benefit analysis of an engineering project Exercises Group activity - Profitability analysis

Specific Objectives

That the student knows how to assess the degree of profitability of an engineering project Learn the usefulness of cost-benefit analysis and limits. Learn how to make this analysis.

Dedication

4h Large group + 6h Medium group + 14h Self Study
Total: 24h

Risk concepts. Indices and methodologies for measuring it. Strategies Exercises Group activity - The risk in engineering projects

Specific Objectives

Identification of the risk associated with an engineering project. Ability to assess it

Dedication

2h Large group + 3h Medium group + 7h Self Study
Total: 12h

The sustainability report: rationale, objectives and content. Tools. Examples.

Specific Objectives

Explain to students how to prepare the sustainability report of their TFE according to UPC regulations, and make them aware of its importance.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h Medium group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Basic concepts. Modalities and cases. Public Sector Contracts Law. Exercises Group activity - Project financing

Specific Objectives

Learning about the different modalities of financing an engineering project and its adaptation according to the case. Approach to the Public Sector Contracts Law and its tendering process.

Dedication

4h Large group + 5h Medium group + 12h 36m Self Study
Total: 21h 36m

Concept of comprehensive management. Objectives, agents and classical methodologies. Current techniques for comprehensive project management. New business philosophy. Management support tools. Entrepreneurship and innovation Exercises Group activity - Project management

Specific Objectives

Learn to manage a project efficiently and in an integrated way Know and be able to use the newest techniques for project management. To introduce students to the world of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h Medium group + 9h 48m Self Study
Total: 16h 48m

Final oral defense and summary of activities, intermediate exam, final exam

Dedication

7h 30m Laboratory classes + 10h 30m Self Study
Total: 18h