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MABY5440 Geotechnical Models and Simulations Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Geotechnical Models and Simulations
Study programme
Master’s Programme in Civil Engineering
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Curriculum
SPRING 2025
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Examination support material is permitted.

Recommended preliminary courses

BYGG2200 Geotechnics or equivalent, MABY5410 Advanced soil mechanics

Learning outcomes

A scale from A-F, with E being the lowest pass grade.

Teaching and learning methods

An internal and an external examiner.

Course requirements

  • Multimodal design
  • Digital genres
  • Digital publishing and Internet design
  • Analysis of user groups and user needs
  • Universal accessibility

Assessment

The exam consists of two parts:

1) Written group project report, weighted 70%, and

2) Oral group presentation of the project following by individual Q&A, weighted 30%.

The assessment is form of group evaluation with 2-4 students in each group. The project report is approximately 5000 words. The oral presentation should be within 15-20 mins followed by individual Q&A session of 5-10 mins each.

All assessment parts must be awarded a pass grade (E or better) for the student to pass the course.

Assessment part 1) can be appealed. Assessment part 2) can not be appealed.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All types of materials and equipment are allowed.

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F

Examiners

Exam part 1): 1 internal examiner

Exam part 2): 2 internal examiners

External examiners are used regularly

Course contact person

Erik Ravik Sørlie