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1. General information
Course:
INNOVATION AND RESEARCH IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Code:
310820
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
2343 - MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENGINEERING OF ROADS, CANALS AND PORTS
Academic year:
2021-22
Center:
603 - E.T.S. CIVIL ENGINEERS OF CR
Group(s):
20 
Year:
1
Duration:
AN
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
N
Web site:
Bilingual:
Y
Lecturer: SANTIAGO EXPOSITO PAJE - Group(s): 20 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
ETSI Caminos/2_A36
FÍSICA APLICADA
3270
santiago.exposito@uclm.es

Lecturer: ANA MARIA RIVAS ALVAREZ - Group(s): 20 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Politécnico 2-A49
INGENIERÍA CIVIL Y DE LA EDIFICACIÓN
926051938
ana.rivas@uclm.es
It will be determined at the beginning of the course

Lecturer: GONZALO FRANCISCO RUIZ LOPEZ - Group(s): 20 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Politécnico/2-A61
MECÁNICA ADA. E ING. PROYECTOS
3257
gonzalo.ruiz@uclm.es
It will be determined at the beginning of the course

Lecturer: DAVID SANCHEZ RAMOS - Group(s): 20 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Politécnico 2-A51
CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGÍA AGROFORESTAL Y GENÉTICA
926052111
david.sanchezramos@uclm.es

Lecturer: ANA MARIA SANZ REDONDO - Group(s): 20 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Politécnico A52
INGENIERÍA GEOLÓGICA Y MINERA
3273
ana.sanz@uclm.es

2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Not established
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
Course competences
Code Description
CB06 Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context.
CB07 Apply the achieved knowledge and ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the area of study
CB09 Know how to communicate the conclusions and their supported knowledge and ultimate reasons to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way
CB10 Have the learning skills which allow to continue studying in a self-directed or autonomous way
G05 Knowledge of the Civil Engineering profession and the activities that can be carried out in the field of civil engineering.
G07 Knowledge to apply technical and managerial skills in R&D&I activities in the field of civil engineering.
G18 Ability to participate in research projects and scientific and technological collaborations within its thematic area, in interdisciplinary contexts and, where appropriate, with a high knowledge transfer component.
G19 Knowledge of the latest developments and applications of technology to civil engineering in all its fields, as well as its new challenges.
G27 Ability to communicate in a second language.
G28 Ability to work in an international context.
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
Course learning outcomes
Description
Students master oral and written communication tools (reports, presentations) for the transmission of research results.
Students use databases and bibliographic sources to frame the state of the art of engineering problems in all its fields.
Students apply the scientific method to problem solving.
Students know the latest scientific and technological advances and their application to the different fields of civil engineering.
Students know the latest lines of innovation in civil engineering in its various fields.
Additional outcomes
Not established.
6. Units / Contents
  • Unit 1: Oral Communication
    • Unit 1.1: How to use the best the features of the voice.
    • Unit 1.2: How to express clearly every idea.
    • Unit 1.3: How to structure your speech
  • Unit 2: Scientific Method
  • Unit 3: Writing Scientific Papers
    • Unit 3.1: Scientific Databases
    • Unit 3.2: Citations and References
  • Unit 4: Science and Technology System
  • Unit 5: Innovation and Research in Civil Engineering
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
Training Activity Methodology Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) ECTS Hours As Com Description
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] Lectures CB06 G05 G18 G19 G28 0.8 20 N N
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] Workshops and Seminars CB06 CB07 CB09 G07 G18 G19 0.8 20 N N
Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] Individual presentation of projects and reports CB06 CB09 G18 0.2 5 Y Y Exercises conducted in class that will be evaluated as "assessment of active participation".
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] Self-study CB06 CB07 CB09 G19 G27 3.8 95 Y Y The criteria for written reports will be indicated in moodle.
Analysis of articles and reviews [OFF-SITE] Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles CB06 CB07 CB09 G05 G07 G18 G19 G27 G28 0.4 10 N N
Total: 6 150
Total credits of in-class work: 1.8 Total class time hours: 45
Total credits of out of class work: 4.2 Total hours of out of class work: 105

As: Assessable training activity
Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).

8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
Evaluation System Continuous assessment Non-continuous evaluation * Description
Oral presentations assessment 75.00% 100.00% Drafting and defence of works carried out. Minimum mark 4 in continouous assesment and 5 in non-continuous evaluation.
Assessment of active participation 25.00% 0.00% The professor will take into account participation in the oral communication exercises that take place in the classroom.
Total: 100.00% 100.00%  
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).

Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
  • Continuous assessment:
    The course is passed with a minimum mark of 5, after the application of the criteria described in the evaluation system.
    Exercises that has not obtained a mark of more than 4 may be resubmitted again on the day set for the retake exam.
    The written report (related to unit 3 of the subject) is kept for the subsequent years.
  • Non-continuous evaluation:
    Those described in the table of the evaluation system, with the exception that it is essential to achieve a mark of 5 in order to pass the subject.
    Unless stated otherwise, continuous evaluation criteria will be applied to all students.
    Anyone choosing non-continuous assessment must notify it to the lecturer within the class period of the subject. The option is only available if the students participation in evaluation activities (from the continuous assessment) has not reached 50% of the total evaluation for the subject.

Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
The same as for the final exam.

For the retake exam, the assessment type used for the final exam will remain valid.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Those indicated in non-continuous evaluation.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
Not related to the syllabus/contents
Hours hours
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Individual presentation of projects and reports] 3
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 75
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] 8

Unit 1 (de 5): Oral Communication
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 8
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Individual presentation of projects and reports] 2
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 10

Unit 2 (de 5): Scientific Method
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 4
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 10

Unit 3 (de 5): Writing Scientific Papers
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 6
Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] 2

Unit 4 (de 5): Science and Technology System
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] 2

Unit 5 (de 5): Innovation and Research in Civil Engineering
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] 20

Global activity
Activities hours
10. Bibliography and Sources
Author(s) Title Book/Journal Citv Publishing house ISBN Year Description Link Catálogo biblioteca
A. Wallwork English for Writing Research Papers. Springer 978-1-4419-7922-3 2011  
FECYT Indicadores del Sistema Español de Ciencia y Tecnología 2016  
M. O'Connor, F.P. Woodford Writing Scientific Papers in English. Pitman M. Publishing Co. 1979  



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