B8637 - SEMINARI IN LINGUA ITALIANA SULL'INGEGNERIA CIVILE

Learning outcomes

Course provides an updated overview of technological innovations in Civil Engineering, promotes understanding of environmental and sustainability challenges, ecourages multidisciplinary collaboration and contributes to developing practical and applied skills, offering students the opportunity to develop hands-on skills through case studies workshops that allow them to apply theoretical concepts to real-world and contemporary scenarios. Furthermore the course promotes skills relates to the proficient use of technical language in Italian.

Course contents

The course is organized in seminar format and offers an in-depth exploration of current and cross-cutting topics in civil engineering. The seminars will focus on the analysis of problems, methods, and applications related to the main areas of the field, with particular attention to the connection between theoretical knowledge, design tools, and professional contexts.

The seminars will be held in Italian in order to support students in developing their understanding and command of the language in a technical and academic context.

By way of example, the activities may address topics such as the design and management of civil infrastructure, the safety and sustainability of constructions, innovation in materials and construction technologies, the modelling and monitoring of structures, risk management, the resilience of territories and infrastructure, as well as regulatory, environmental, and economic aspects related to civil engineering works.

Each seminar will address a specific topic through the presentation of case studies, practical experiences, analysis methodologies, or design examples, also with the contribution of lecturers, researchers, professionals, or experts in the field. The detailed seminar programme, including the topics covered and any supporting materials, will be made available during the course through the channels indicated by the lecturer.

Through participation in the seminars, students will be able to broaden their knowledge of civil engineering applications, develop the ability to connect different disciplinary areas, and gain greater awareness of the skills required in professional practice and research.

Readings/Bibliography

The speakers delivering the seminars will provide guidance on the references related to the different topics covered.

Teaching methods

The course is delivered mainly through seminars dedicated to different topics in civil engineering. The seminars may be given by the lecturer, other academic staff, researchers, professionals, or experts in the field, with the aim of presenting case studies, design applications, professional experiences, and research topics relevant to the discipline.

Teaching activities include lectures, guided discussion, and critical debate on the topics addressed, in order to encourage students’ active participation and their ability to connect theoretical knowledge, applied problems, and professional contexts.

In addition to attending the seminars, students will be required to prepare a presentation on one of the topics covered during the course. This activity will be carried out in groups, according to the instructions provided by the lecturer, and will aim to deepen understanding of a specific topic, select and organize relevant information, develop analytical and synthesis skills, and communicate technical and scientific content clearly.

The presentation will also provide an opportunity to develop transferable skills, such as oral presentation skills, collaborative work, the use of technical and professional communication tools, and critical discussion of results.

Assessment methods

Assessment is based on the preparation and group presentation of an in-depth study related to one of the topics covered during the seminars.

Each group will be required to select, according to the instructions provided by the lecturer, one of the topics addressed in the course, explore it in greater depth through the analysis of bibliographic materials, technical documentation, case studies, or practical examples, and prepare a presentation to be delivered orally.

The assessment will take into account the following elements:

• relevance of the chosen topic to the course contents;
• accuracy and completeness of the technical-scientific framework;
• ability to investigate the topic in depth, carry out critical analysis, and establish connections with civil engineering themes;
• clarity, coherence, and quality of the organization of the presentation;
• effectiveness of the oral presentation and ability to answer any questions;
• individual contribution to the group work, according to the procedures indicated by the lecturer.

The presentation will be assessed with a mark expressed out of thirty. The final mark will take into account both the overall quality of the group work and the individual participation in the presentation and discussion.

With regard to the use of generative Artificial Intelligence, limited, declared, and non-substantial use is permitted for support activities, such as preliminary summaries, linguistic reformulations, or organization of materials. Substantial use of AI for the production of the technical-scientific content subject to assessment is not permitted. Any use must be declared according to the procedures indicated by the lecturer.

Teaching tools

Teaching materials supporting the course will be made available through the Virtuale platform. These materials may include seminar slides, technical documents, scientific articles, bibliographic references, case studies, and other content useful for exploring the topics addressed in greater depth.

For the preparation of the group presentation, students may use digital tools for bibliographic research, consultation of technical-scientific databases, organization of materials, and preparation of the presentation. Any specific software, platforms, or tools will be indicated during the course, depending on the topics covered in the seminars.

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