Construction and Building Systems Engineering (CBSE)

possess maturity certificate, positive result of the enrolment procedure

Resolution No. 83/V/XV/2017 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 16 March 2017 on determining learning outcomes for the general academic undergraduate course in the field of Construction and Building Systems Engineering at Bialystok University of Technology

Symbol of the learning outcomes for CBSE - Description of course-specific learning outcomes for a general academic profile of studies. After completing an undergraduate course in Construction and Building Systems Engineering, the graduate - Reference to learning outcomes in the field of technical sciences (P6S)

KNOWLEDGE
CBSE_W01 - has knowledge of selected areas of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology that constitutes the basis of modules in the field of mechanics, strength of materials, theory of construction, building materials technology, building physics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer - P6S_WG
CBSE_W02 - knows the principles of descriptive geometry and technical drawing with regard to making and reading architectural, construction and survey drawings as well as making such drawings with the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software - P6S_WG
CBSE_W03 - knows the basics of geology and understands fundamental geological processes; knows and understands the principles of soil mechanics for the needs of construction engineering - P6S_WG CBSE_W04 - has knowledge of general mechanics, strength of materials and general principles of shaping building structures - P6S_WG
CBSE_W05 - knows and understands the principles of mechanics and the analysis of selected structures with regard to statics, dynamics and stability - P6S_WG
CBSE_W06 - knows the standards, legal regulations and guidelines concerning the design of foundations, basic building structures and their elements - P6S_WG
CBSE_W07 - has basic knowledge of materials, construction products and elements, as well as methods of testing them and the principles of their manufacture - P6S_WK, P6S_WG
CBSE_W08 - has basic knowledge of the analysis, design and construction of selected civil engineering structures and road transport infrastructure - P6S_WG
CBSE_W09 - knows and understands the basics of computational and information technology methods in civil engineering; knows selected computer programs aiding in calculations and the design of structures, equipment and systems in environmental engineering as well as the organization of a building process - P6S_WG
CBSE_W10 - knows the basics of building physics and understands phenomena in the field of heat transfer and moisture migration in civil engineering structures - P6S_WG
CBSE_W11 - has ordered, theory-based general knowledge incorporating key issues of sanitary and electrical installations - P6S_WG
CBSE_W12 - knows standards and regulations applying to the field of civil engineering; the organisation, technologies, and principles of managing construction processes as well as Occupational Safety and Health Protection principles - P6S_WG, P6S_WK
CBSE_W13 - has basic knowledge of conducting business activity in construction industry: has knowledge of construction law and intellectual property protection law - P6S_WK
CBSE_W14 - has knowledge of how building development affects the environment - P6S_WG, P6S_WK
CBSE_W15 - has detailed knowledge of selected issues from the fields of civil and environmental engineering - P6S_WG
CBSE_W16 - knows and understands basic processes occurring during a life cycle of a civil engineering structure, has basic knowledge of sustainability of civil engineering structures; knows the principles of diagnosing, investigating methods and evaluating the technical condition of civil engineering structures and their elements - P6S_WG
CBSE_W17 - has knowledge of fundamental sciences, including chemistry and biology, essential for understanding processes occurring in the environment or processes generated by activity in the environment - P6S_WG
CBSE_W18 - has ordered, theory-based general knowledge comprising key issues of environmental engineering - P6S_WG
CBSE_W19 - knows the standards, guidelines and principles of designing environmental engineering facilities and their elements - P6S_WG, P6S_WK
CBSE_W20 - has ordered, theory-based general knowledge comprising key issues of external systems utilized in environmental engineering - P6S_WG
CBSE_W21 - has basic knowledge, knows the terminology as well as basic theories and concepts related to the modules representing the fields of legal, social, economic and human sciences - P6S_WK

SKILLS
CBSE_U01 - can communicate in English or another foreign language at level C1 - P6S_UW, P6S_UK, P6S_UU
CBSE_U02 - can recognize and classify civil engineering structures - P6S_UW
CBSE_U03 - can determine and make lists of loads acting on civil engineering elements and structures - P6S_UW
CBSE_U04 - can read architectural, building and survey drawings; can also create graphical documentation according to the principles of descriptive geometry and technical drawing using selected graphics software; can interpret designs of basic civil engineering installations - P6S_UW
CBSE_U05 - can interpret geotechnical and hydrogeological research results concerning subsoil in foundation engineering of civil engineering structures; can design basic types of foundations for civil engineering structures - P6S_UW
CBSE_U06 - can select and correctly utilize construction materials and products - P6S_UW
CBSE_U07 - can prepare, conduct and interpret results of simple experiments aimed at evaluating properties of materials, construction products and structural elements; can carry out simple laboratory experiments and environmental measurements leading to an assessment of the quality of environmental elements and the efficacy of technological processes - P6S_UW
CBSE_U08 - can identify and analyze simple and complex strength cases in structural systems - P6S_UW
CBSE_U09 - can correctly define computational models for structures and their elements, used for analytical and computer analysis of structures; can conduct analyses of statically determinate and indeterminate bar systems - P6S_UW
CBSE_U10 - can analyze the linear stability and ultimate load-bearing capacity of simple bar systems to assess the critical and ultimate limit state of structures - P6S_UW
CBSE_U11 - can appropriately select tools for solving engineering problems of modelling, analysing and designing civil engineering structures; for planning, technologies selection and organisation of construction work as well as systems and technologies used in environmental engineering - P6S_UW
CBSE_U12 - can model, design and construct selected elements as well as basic metal and reinforced concrete structures; can use selected computer programs supporting modelling and design processes in civil engineering; can perform a data analysis and critically assess its results - P6S_UW
CBSE_U13 - can dimension basic structural elements in building engineering and transportation engineering structures - P6S_UW
CBSE_U14 - can perform an analysis of heat-moisture and acoustic characteristics of a building as well as draw up an energy balance of a civil engineering structure - P6S_UW
CBSE_U15 - can design a technological process; draw up a simple schedule of construction works, a cost estimate of a building project and a work organization plan, as well as perform a simple economic analysis - P6S_UW
CBSE_U16 - can organize work at a building site according to the principles of technology, construction work organization and economics as well as safety and health protection in the building industry; can apply the regulations of construction law and intellectual property protection law - P6S_UU, P6S_UW, P6S_UO
CBSE_U17 - can prepare a well-documented overview of problems from the fields of civil and environmental engineering, interpret them and draw conclusions; can prepare and give a short presentation concerning the outcomes of conducting an engineering assignment - P6S_UK
CBSE_U18 - can use the Internet database resources and other sources to search for general information as well as information in the broad field of civil engineering; can use information technologies to communicate; can obtain software supporting the work of a designer, organizer and manager of construction processes - P6S_UW, P6S_UK, P6S_UU
CBSE_U19 - can work alone and in a team; can estimate the amount of time needed to complete an assigned task; can develop and implement a work schedule that ensures meeting deadlines - P6S_UW, P6S_UO
CBSE_U20 - can apply the acquired methods and mathematical models to analyze and evaluate the performance of systems and technologies used in environmental engineering - P6S_UW
CBSE_U21 - can formulate a specification of simple arrangements and technological systems used in environmental engineering; can design, according to designated specification, a simple device, facility, system or process, typical for environmental engineering, utilizing appropriate methods, technologies and design tools - P6S_UW
CBSE_U22 - can utilize appropriately selected methods and devices for measuring basic values characteristic for systems and technologies used in environmental engineering - P6S_UW
CBSE_U23 - can use guidelines, standards and design principles to select appropriate processes and elements of the designed device or technological system - P6S_UW
CBSE_U24 - understands the need of lifelong learning, especially for increasing their professional and personal competences - P6S_UU

SOCIAL COMPETENCES
CBSE_K01 - understands and realizes the importance of the non-technical aspects and effects of engineering activity, including its environmental impact, and the resulting responsibility for the decisions taken; can think and act in an entrepreneurial way - P6S_KO
CBSE_K02 - realizes the responsibility for their own work and is ready to submit to the rules of teamwork and to share responsibility for the tasks carried out together - P6S_KO, P6S_KK
CBSE_K03 - can determine priorities for implementing tasks assigned by themselves or others - P6S_KK
CBSE_K04 - correctly identifies and solves dilemmas connected with working in the profession - P6S_KR
CBSE_K05 - has awareness of the social role of a technical university graduate, and especially understands the need to formulate and communicate to the public, including through the mass media, information and opinions on technological achievements and other aspects of engineering activity; makes efforts to communicate such information and opinions in a commonly understandable way - P6S_KO

Key to the symbols in the table:
CBSE – learning outcomes for an undergraduate course in Construction and Building Systems Engineering, W – knowledge category, U – skills category, K – social competencies category, P6S – learning outcomes in the area of technical sciences for undergraduate courses according to the Polish Qualifications Framework (qualifications obtained within the framework of tertiary education (second degree) - level 6, educational area of technical sciences, general academic profile, engineering competences).