Assignment Instructions Need to do task 1,2,3,4,6 -2,3,4 tasks in 3500 words per task (not less not more) -1,6 tasks in 3000-3500 word per task/n Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Environment Coursework Specification 1. Module Information 1.1. Module Title Environmental Engineering 1.2. Module Code Number KB6012 1.3. Module Level and Credit Points Level 6 at 20 Credit Points 1.5. Assessment Component Number (on Module Specification) Coursework 2023/24 Semester 1 1.6. Assessment Weighting (on Module Specification) 70% of the module marks 1.7. Coursework Title 002 - Coursework: Sustainable Redevelopment of College of St Hild and St Bede: Design a redevelopment plan that is environmentally sensitive, and achieve net-zero carbon, 2. Coursework Submission and Feedback 2.1. Release Date of Coursework Specification to Students TBC 2.2. Mechanism Used to Disseminate Coursework Specification to Students 2.4. The mechanism for Submission of Coursework by Students Via elp MIMI Northumbria University NEWCASTLE 2.5. Return Date of Unconfirmed Internally Moderated Mark(s) and Feedback to Students Your unconfirmed, internally moderated mark for the Coursework will be in the Assessment area of the Blackboard course. You can expect to receive your unconfirmed, internally moderated mark from 2300 (GMT) after 20 working days after submission date MCE | Learning and Teaching 2.6. The mechanism for Return of Unconfirmed Internally Moderated Mark(s) and Feedback to Students Via elp Version 2.0 | Page 1 of 5 3. Assessment Details 3.1. Module Learning Outcomes (MLOs) Assessed by Coursework 3.1.1. Evaluate examples of engineering interventions to improve environmental quality and public health in developed and developing nations. 3.1.2. Critique engineering techniques employed for common environmental engineering tasks such as water treatment and the remediation of contaminated land. 3.1.3. Evaluate possible solutions to problems in environmental engineering including relevant ethical considerations. 3.2. Coursework Overview Considering the Level 6 Design Project, you are required to work in a group of four students to design the environmental engineering components of the project. Note: where the class size does not allow every group to be of four students, the module tutor will arrange a suitable alternative. 3.3. Coursework Tasks to be Completed by Students The coursework consists of 6 sections where Section 1 and Section 6 are group tasks where all four members of each group are expected to work together and equally on these sections. Section 2 to Section 5 are individual tasks, each member of the group will do only one of these tasks. It must be clearly mentioned in the submission file, which member has done which section. The final submission will be one complied file for all six sections and can be uploaded by any one member of the group. The final report must be well structured together and coherent. 3.4. Assessment Overview The College of St Hild and St Bede, founded in 1975, is located within Durham City and is situated immediately north of the River Wear, adjacent to Leazes Road (Figure 1). It is the second largest college of the university, offering accommodation for more than 300 students. As part of the redevelopment of the college with new student accommodation, a new building consisting of student accommodation and a restaurant facility is being proposed. The site constraints of the new development pose a risk to the project as it is being proposed in an environmentally sensitive area. Moreover, it is requested that any development in the area should aim to be a model of sustainable construction and achieve net zero carbon, as well as being a fully inclusive design. Digimap MCE | Learning and Teaching Scale 1:2500 Projection 140 HO 0 200 m O National Grid 13 September 2002 08 42 Figure 1 - College of St Hild and St Bede location. To Prononce Comedy Version 2.0 | Page 2 of 5 As a group you are tasked to complete a report for the Sustainable Redevelopment of the College of St Hild and St Bede: Write a redevelopment report that is environmentally sensitive, and achieve net zero composed of the following section: Section 1 (Group task): Introduction, Site Analysis and Potential Environmental Impacts In this section, you are expected to emphasise the significance of sustainable development in urban contexts, using the College of St Hild and St Bede as an illustrative example. Additionally, perform a virtual topographical survey using tools like Google Earth, DigiMap, or other to generate a site map, and further pinpoint potential environmental threats like soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat disruption while suggesting mitigation approaches. Section 2 (Individual task): Sustainable Design Principles In this section, you are tasked to propose three sustainable construction technologies or methods suitable for the new building and provide an analysis on their feasibility and benefits. Section 3 (Individual task): Water Management In this section, you are expected to discuss water management strategies for the site focusing on methods that can take advantage of available water. Section 4 (Individual task): Waste Management and Circular Economy In this section, you are expected to draft a waste management system for the proposed project, including estimation of waste generation (considering student accommodation and restaurant), waste segregation methods, proposals for recycling and composting, and strategy to reduce waste generation. Section 5 (Individual task): Inclusive Design, Community Engagement and Recommendations In this section, you are expected to include environmental inclusivity within the proposed project. This may entail incorporating features related to environmental engineering and sustainability, such as green spaces, eco-friendly landscaping, and renewable energy sources. You may also address designated spaces promoting inclusivity, such as accessibility, usability and signage for a diverse college community. You are also expected to engage the college community, gather feedback on the proposed redevelopment, and draft a hypothetical survey designed to capture environmental inclusivity concerns along with other relevant aspects. Finally, provide an overview of the sustainable and inclusive features that will be integral to the project. Section 6 (Group task): Reflection and Learning: Write a short reflection on the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the importance of sustainable and inclusive design in modern engineering projects. Note: All sections must be completed with reference to the study site, the College of St Hild and St Bede. 3.5. Expected Size of Submission The final submission must be a maximum of 3500 word equivalents per group member. 3.6. Referencing Style You are to write your coursework using the Cite Them Right version of the Harvard referencing system. An online guide to Cite Them Right is freely available to Northumbria University students at: https://www.citethemrightonline.com/ MCE | Learning and Teaching Version 2.0 | Page 3 of 5 3.7. Assessment Criteria The final report will be marked based on: Category 4. Depth and accuracy of research and design proposals. Adherence to sustainable and inclusive principles. ● Creativity and innovation in solutions. Section 1 and Section 6 are group tasks that collectively account for 25% of the coursework marks. Sections 2 through 5 are individual tasks that make up the remaining 75% of the coursework marks for each student. It is essential for the submission file to clearly specify which group member completed each section. Presentation of a coherent group report in a 5. The assessment criteria are deliberately open to allow for maximum creativity in design. In all cases, the design work is expected to consider ethics, equality and diversity, health and safety, sustainability and security issues and other non- technical factors of relevance when relevant. professional format (group mark) Task (individual mark) Quality of architectural drawings and designs. Coherence and organization in the final proposal. Ability to articulate and defend design decisions. Explanation This covers category 25% the professional aspects of the report the presentation, use of language and illustrations, referencing, structure and the functioning of the group as evidenced in the report. Weighting Task to be 75% determined and agreed within the group and the module tutor before commencement. 0-39% (Fail) Inadequate submission in category, failing meet The most basic standard of work that meets the the required to learning outcomes. this required learning outcomes. Inadequate submission in category, failing meet required learning outcomes. this (1) Assessment Regulations and Policies MCE | Learning and Teaching 40-49% to the The most basic standard of work that meets the required learning outcomes. 50-59% Criteria A good standard of student work with some shortcomings. A good standard of student work with some shortcomings. 60-69% Very good work, with only few a shortcomings, which can be easily remedied. Very good work, with only few a shortcomings, which can be easily remedied. 70-79% Consistently excellent work which could be used in a professional context with only minor alteration. Consistently excellent work which could be used in a professional context with only minor alteration. 80-100% Outstanding work which demonstrates consistently clear student-led independent innovation or creativity Outstanding work which demonstrates consistently clear student-led independent innovation or creativity Referral The Referral Attempt opportunity will take place after the end-of-level Progression and Awards Board (PAB). If you become eligible to complete a Referral Attempt but are subsequently unable to undertake the opportunity when required, you will be permitted to re-sit the module at the next scheduled sitting of the module assessment. This will typically entail the suspension of your progression on your program of study until such time that you have completed the level and become eligible to proceed. Guidance for Students on Policies for Assessment The University has several policies for assessment. The following information, which is available onthe university website, provides guidance on these policies, including relevant procedures and forms. Version 2.0 | Page 4 of 5 (a) Assessment Regulations for Taught Awards (b) Group Work Assessments Policy (c) Moderation Policy (d) Retention of Assessed Work Policy (e) Word Limits Policy (2) Assessment Feedback (a) Anonymous Marking Policy (3) Late Submission of Work and Extension Requests (4) Personal Extenuating Circumstances (5) Technical Extenuating Circumstances (6) Student Complaints and Appeals (7) Academic Misconduct (8) Student Disability and Unforeseen Medical Circumstances MCE | Learning and Teaching Version 2.0 | Page 5 of 5