Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Requirements
The BSc in Civil Engineering program lays the foundation for core civil engineering disciplines while engaging students to study and understand the overall global civil engineering profession and industry. Principles of science and engineering are applied to the design and analysis of problems in civil engineering in well-designed course sequences to ensure that students gain hands on and problem-based learning experiences. The mission of BSc in Civil Engineering program at the Khalifa University of Science and Technology is to provide a high-quality education and prepare students for successful careers in this field.
Program Educational Objectives
- Graduates will meet the expectations of employers of civil engineers.
- Qualified graduates will pursue advanced study if they so desire.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a BSc in Civil Engineering degree will attain the following:
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
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An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
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An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
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An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
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An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
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An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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Program Facilities
- Environmental Engineering Laboratories
- Geotechnical Materials Laboratory
- Computing Laboratory (Structure and Transportation & GIS)
- Structural Materials Laboratory
- Asphalt & Bituminous Materials Laboratory
Professional Chapters
ASCE Student Chapter
The mission of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter is to provide an enriching experience to its members and to build academic, social and professional relationships in addition to developing leadership, advocating lifelong learning and promoting professionalism. The Student Chapter conducts regular meetings with speakers from a variety of civil engineering fields on professional issues and technical topics. It organizes field trips in different related domains: Geotechnical, Structural, Construction and Environmental. Also, it participates in community service projects, ensures entries in national and international competitions, helps students participate in the ASCE Student Conferences and sends potential members to workshops for Student Chapter Leaders. The ASCE Student Chapter offers students an excellent opportunity to learn more about the civil engineering profession and to meet with the civil engineering professionals and learn from them.
Degree Requirements
To be recommended to graduate with a BSc in Civil Engineering degree, students must satisfactorily complete the courses in the specified categories as set out below. The categories cover the University General Education Requirements (GER, 48 credits), Additional Math/Science requirements 14 credits, as well as the Civil Engineering Core requirements 56 credits and Technical Electives requirements of 12 credits. The normal length of the program is 130 credits.
Additional Math/Sciences Requirements (14 credits)
To satisfy the College of Engineering Requirements, the BSc in Civil Engineering requires the following Math courses in addition to the Math/Sciences required in GER.
| MATH 211 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 242 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 251 | Operations Research I | 4 |
| Science Elective (3) | 3 |
XXX 2xx/3xx/4xx (Science Elective): The Science Elective should be approved by the Department.
Civil Engineering Core Requirements (56 credits)
Civil Engineering Technical Electives (12 credits)
The following is a sample list of courses that will satisfy the technical electives in the Civil Engineering program. Students must select a total of 12 credits from this list. Technical electives must be at 300-level or 400-level, and at most three credits may be Undergraduate Research. Additional courses may be approved by the department as technical electives.
| CIVE 450 | Coastal Engineering | 3 |
| CIVE 455 | Blast Effects and Modern Protective Infrastructures | 3 |
| CIVE 463 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies | 3 |
| CIVE 465 | Water Resources Management | 3 |
| CIVE 469 | Air Pollution Control | 3 |
| CIVE 472 | Pavements Design and Maintenance | 3 |
| CIVE 473 | Structural Design of Buildings | 3 |
| CIVE 475 | Earth Structures: Embankments, Slopes and Buried Structures | 3 |
| CIVE 480 | Project Management and Contract Administration | 3 |
| CIVE 482 | Project Control and Life Cycle Execution of Constructed Facilities | 3 |
| CIVE 484 | Project Planning, Scheduling and Control | 3 |
| CIVE 485 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| CIVE 488 | Advanced Construction Management | 3 |
| CIVE 492 | Urban Transit Planning and Operations | 3 |
| CIVE 493 | Airport Planning and Traffic Management | 3 |
| CIVE 495 | Special Topics in Civil Engineering | 3 |
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| CIVE 377 | Undergraduate Research | 3 |
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| CIVE 477 | Undergraduate Research | 3 |