1. Introduction

This course has two types of assessment, which are collectively worth 60% of your final marks, these include:

  1. Longer project based assignments 
  2. Shorter homework exercises

Both types of assessment are compulsory for this course and are an essential component of learning at level 7.  The assignments are worth 20% each and comprise of two projects.  Assignment 1 involves the creation of an assessment of environmental effects for a theoretical civil engineering development in a local location.  Assignment 2 involves data collection and the creation of a sustainable housing design.  The following pages provide more detail on each topic.