Cork Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering – Stage 1
(NFQ - Level 7)
Summer 2007
Professional Studies
(Time: 3 Hours)
Please use separate answer books for each
section.
Examiners: Mr. J. O’Connor
Ms. A. Mannion
Mr. J. Lapthorne
Mr. J. Kindregan
Section A :Students will answer question 1 and 2
and either question 3a or 3b; or question 4a or 4b
Section B: Answer three questions
Section A
Question1 (14 Marks)
“Since Man has been building, there has been engineering” (H.Straub, 1949). Civil Engineering can
look back on a long history. Which period in history was of most interest to you? Write a short
paragraph explaining why you liked this period best.
Question 2 (14 Marks)
During your research you have come across many important and famous civil engineers. Write a
short pen picture of the one which interested you most.
Question 3 (12 Marks)
“The ultimate aim of all creative activity is a building! The decoration of buildings was once the
noblest function of fine arts, and fine arts were indispensable to great architecture. Today they exist
in complacent isolation, and can only be rescued by the conscious co-operation and collaboration of
all craftsmen. Architects, painters, and sculptors must once again come to know and comprehend
the composite character of a building, both an entity and in terms of its various parts……
Le us therefore create a new guild of craftsmen without the class distinctions that raise an arrogant
barrier between craftsmen and artist! ( Manifesto, Walter Gropius, Bauhaus, 1919)
(a) Reading the above excerpt from the Manifesto by W. Gropius, the founder of the
“Bauhaus” would you be of the same opinion as he?
or
(b) Write a short paragraph on what role “Art” and “Fine Art” plays in your life.
