BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Degree Programme Profile
Basic Information
Qualification awarded
Master Degree in BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Qualification Type/Level
EHEA Second cycle, EQF level 7
Number of Years/credits
2 years; 120 ECTS
Mode of Study
Full-Time/Part-Time*
*All Degree Programmes are planned and organised for full-time students. It is possible, however (without special arrangements), to proceed through the course of study at one's own pace. This makes it possible, if necessary, to accommodate employment or other non-university activities or obligations.
Name of the Course Director and other contact information
President of the Degree Course Council:
Prof.
Email
Department of INGEGNERIA CIVILE E INDUSTRIALE
Internationalization Coordinator (CAI):
Prof. Salvo Marcuccio
Email s.marcuccio@ing.unipi.it
Language of Teaching
Italian
Admission Requirements
Formal Requirements
Italian First cycle qualification (Laurea) or foreign equivalent in the same or related subject area, with possible extra work if required competences are lacking.
Possible assessment prior knowledge and competences
Assessment of competences acquired in First Cycle studies in related or un-related subject areas to determine admission by Degree Programme Council with possible assignment of extra work to be done before admission.
Required knowledge and competences support programmes
Students whose curricula show lacuna may need to take extra first cycle course units before admission.
General Information
Programme Profile
The study course is aimed at educating and training Civil Engineers capable of dealing with the design and construction of Buildings with particular attention to energetic, acoustic, structural aspects, very topical at the moment, but with a solid background in many technical competencies.
This Course is intended for the Education and Training of Engineers who can help to solve all the aspects tied to the construction of the whole building. It makes possible to obtain two different profiles: Building Engineer and Structural Engineer, the latter suited for the design of any type of civil construction.
The aim is to have graduates able to understand and employ the scientific methodology, and easily to enter the work environment.
Key Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Programme will be able to demonstrate:
a) Basic knowledge of economics, legislation and computer science
b) Deep knowledge of typical and main design aspects of the Building Engineering area or of any other type of civil construction;
c) Advanced knowledge of computational methods and constitutive laws of construction materials
d) Understanding of natural risks and interaction with human activities
e) Awareness of environmental sensitivity
f) European language and communication skills
Occupational Profile/s of Graduates
Graduates can find employment in the Technical Staff of the Public Administration, Construction Industry (buildings or any other type of civil constructions) or as Professionals (if certified) for the solution of both simple and complex design and construction problems.
Access to further study
The Laurea Magistrale degree in Building and Structural Engineering allows the graduate to compete for entry into a Third Cycle programme/doctoral school.
Assessment methods, examination regulations, and grading
Assessment is normally by means of an oral or written examination; in some cases there are intermediate exams during the course; other elements (participation in discussion, written or oral reports, commentary of texts etc. ) are foreseen in specific course units and are described in the Course Unit Profiles.
The grading system for the course units consists of 30 possible points, plus 'lode' (cum laude) in case of excellence. Marks are given by the lecturer based on the performance as ascertained in a public examination by a board of at least two teachers. The main exam sessions are held in June/July; September; and January; students may resit exams**.
Actual grading curves differ in different degree programmes. The University of Pisa provides an ECTS Grading Table, which shows the actual distribution, of the examination and final grades among students for each degree programme, in order to facilitate the comparison with other grading systems. ---> Link to ECTS Grading Table
An overall mark is given on the occasion of the 'Final Exam', when a written research text is presented and discussed. The final overall mark is calculated based on the results of the marks obtained in the single course units and the final exam, and is based on 110 possible points, with the possible further mention of honours ("lode" or cum laude).
**The exam sessions are organised into sessions (the dates vary according to the Department and are published in the Department's academic calendar). In each session there are a certain number of 'appelli' [calls], or dates on which the examination for each course unit may be taken. The 'appelli' are fixed by the teacher. The students choose which of the appelli they wish to respond to. In most cases, it is obligatory to sign up before the specified date.
Requirements (regulations) to obtain the qualification
Final dissertation (18 ECTS) consists of an important design or research activity. It is necessary to produce a Report including drawing if necessary. The Master thesis will be defended in front a Committee of professors of the Study Course.
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