Welcome to the Civil Engineering Department at Fahad bin Sultan University!
I am pleased to welcome you to the website for civil engineering department at FBSU. The department bears the responsibility of qualifying promising engineers of high quality equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills in the light of the Kingdom's vision to meet the national and global market of the profession, as well as to qualify the student pursue studies at the graduate level. I invite you to explore our website for a closer look at our program and other helpful information.
Aboelkasim Diab, PhD
Professor and chairperson
Mission
The mission of the Civil Engineering Program is to provide high-quality education anchored in engineering fundamentals together with modern engineering tools to prepare highly competent professionals of high caliber, technical skills, and ethical values to serve the society and nation. We aim to develop visionary leaders and graduate school students who contribute to sustainable development, economic prosperity, and societal progress in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Our program fosters innovation, global awareness, and civic responsibility, empowering students to tackle complex challenges and drive regional growth while serving humanity with integrity and excellence.
Objectives
The Civil Engineering program is designed to achieve the following objectives:
▪PEO1. Apply Engineering Fundamentals: Equip students to solve civil engineering problems using principles of mathematics, basic sciences, and engineering analysis, aligned with industry and societal needs.
▪PEO2. Design Sustainable Solutions: Develop skills to design systems and processes that prioritize safety, sustainability, and ethical considerations in diverse socio-economic and environmental contexts.
▪PEO3. Promote Professional Competence: Cultivate effective communication, teamwork, leadership, and ethical judgment to address global challenges and uphold professional responsibilities in engineering practice.
▪PEO4. Advance Lifelong Learning: Prepare graduates to adapt to emerging technologies, conduct experiments, interpret data, and pursue continuous learning for research, professional growth or professional engineering licensure.
Learning Outcomes
Bachelor of Civil Engineering Program
Sos-PIs-NCAAA PLOs-PEOs Mapping
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1) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. |
1a) Demonstrate the ability to identify and understand the principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. |
K1) Gain knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. |
PEO1 |
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1b) Formulate complex engineering problems by applying the principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. |
K2) Outline engineering problems solutions based on the principles of physical sciences and mathematics. |
PEO1 |
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1c) Apply engineering, science, and mathematics principles to develop solutions for complex engineering problems. |
S1) Solve engineering problems by applying principles of mathematics, science, and engineering. |
PEO1 |
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2) 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. |
2a. Produce a clear needs statement for a design project, identify constraints, and establish criteria for acceptable and desirable solutions. |
S3) Apply modern techniques and skills to produce solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts for engineering practice. |
PEO2 |
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2b. Evaluate and analyze the economic aspects of engineering solutions, and use appropriate techniques to assess and manage risks in product or process design. |
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3) an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. |
3. Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, tailoring the message to the audience's level of understanding and context. |
S5) Communicate effectively with a range of audiences. |
PEO3 |
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4) 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. |
4a. Recognize and uphold ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations. |
V1) Uphold ethical and professional responsibilities. |
PEO3 |
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4b. Identify alternative engineering solutions, considering economic, environmental, and societal impacts, and address design conflicts. |
K3) Describe and categorize engineering related contemporary issues. |
PEO2 |
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5) 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. |
5a. Identify and fulfill roles within a team to ensure success, integrate inputs from all team members, and make decisions based on objective criteria. |
V2) Function and contribute effectively in a team. |
PEO3 |
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5b. Monitor team progress and provide constructive feedback to enhance team performance. |
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6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. |
6a. Demonstrate good laboratory practices and instrumentation skills to measure specific quantities and collect required data. |
S2) Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions. |
PEO4 |
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6b. Use appropriate tools to analyze data, verify and validate experimental results, and account for experimental errors. |
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7) an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
7. Show awareness of the importance of continuous learning and research after graduation, and independently find information relevant to problem-solving. |
S4) Acquire life-long learning skills as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
PEO4 |
PEOs-PIs-NCAAA PLOs Mapping
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PEO1. Apply Engineering Fundamentals: Equip students to solve civil engineering problems using principles of mathematics, basic sciences, and engineering analysis, aligned with industry and societal needs. |
1a, 1b, 1c |
K1, K2, S1 |
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PEO2. Design Sustainable Solutions: Develop skills to design systems and processes that prioritize safety, sustainability, and ethical considerations in diverse socio-economic and environmental contexts. |
(2a, 2b), 4b |
(S3), K3 |
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PEO3. Promote Professional Competence: Cultivate effective communication, teamwork, leadership, and ethical judgment to address global challenges and uphold professional responsibilities in engineering practice. |
3, 4a, (5a, 5b) |
S5, V1, (V2) |
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PEO4. Advance Lifelong Learning: Prepare graduates to adapt to emerging technologies, conduct experiments, interpret data, and pursue continuous learning for research, professional growth or professional engineering licensure. |
(6a, 6b), 7 |
(S2), S4 |
Curriculum and Program Structure
The curriculum is designed in conformance with the study plan approved by the MOE. It includes courses in basic sciences and mathematics, engineering sciences, engineering design, communication skills, and humanities and social sciences. Lab hands-on experience and emphasis on design are important elements that are integrated throughout the curriculum.
The requirements of the BCE include:
▪ 35 credit hours of mathematics and basic sciences,
▪ 87 credit hours of engineering sciences and engineering design,
▪ 13 credit hours of social sciences and humanities
▪ 15 credit hours of English language and technical writing courses
▪ 9 credit hours in Computer and Programming
The curriculum is designed to grant students the bachelor’s degree upon the successful completion of the fifth-year program. The first year is shared with all engineering majors in order to allow students to transfer from one major to another without losing any credits earned in the first year.
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Career Opportunities
There are numerous jobs that relate directly to holders of Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering. These include:
- Structural engineers: primarily concerned with designing and constructing buildings and structures that are safe and capable of withstanding the elements to which they will be exposed, as well as improving the structural integrity of existing buildings.
- Transportation and Traffic Engineers: designing, assessing, and managing transportation systems, such as roads, highways, and transit. Designing and implementing traffic management solutions to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles and pedestrians.
- Geotechnical Engineers: geotechnical engineer is responsible for the study and review of the natural environment before a construction project takes place. This includes reviewing the surrounding minerals and materials and helping to design projects based on field and laboratory investigations.
- Environmental Engineers: environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems.
- Water Resources Engineers: are responsible for managing, designing, and implementing projects related to water resources. They play an important role, working on tasks such as assessing water availability, developing water supply and distribution systems, designing water treatment and wastewater management facilities, implementing flood control measures, and addressing environmental concerns related to water.
- Surveying Engineers or Surveyors: surveyors measure and note property boundaries and locations to determine project site specifications.
- Constructions Project Management: plan and coordinate a project from start to finish, including organizing the work schedule, costings and budget, and oversee the buying of necessary materials and equipment.
Degree Requirements
To graduate with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (BCE), students must satisfactorily complete 159 credit hours. The distribution of courses in the proposed study plan is as follows:
Students working towards the bachelor’s degree in civil engineering must complete a total of 37 credit hours in University requirements, which are detailed as follows:
▪ 6 credit hours of Arabic: ARAB 101 and ARAB 201;
▪ 15 credit hours of English communication skills: ENGL 100,ENGL 101, ENGL 102, ENGL 203, and ENGL 206;
▪ 7 credit hours of social and cultural studies: SOCS 101, PHE 101, and afree elective course;
▪ 3 credit hours of computing for engineers: IT 100; and
▪ 6 credit hours of mathematics: MATH 100 and STAT 100.
College Requirements
The College of Engineering requirements for the bachelor’s degree in civil engineering include 40 credit hours detailed as follows:
▪ 11 credit hours in sciences: PHYS 101, PHYS 102, PHYS 103L, and CHEM 101/ 101L;
▪ 18 credit hours in mathematics and statistics: MATH 101, MATH 102, MATH 201, MATH 202, MATH 215,and STAT 230;
▪ 6 credit hours in Engineering Programming: CSC 101 and ELEE 230;
▪ 1 credit hour in Engineering Drawings: CIVE 205;
▪ 3 credit hours in Engineering Economy: COEN 300;
▪ 1 credit hour in Engineering Ethics: COEN 401.
Program Requirements
Program specialization requirements consist of 82 credit hours: 70 compulsory credit hours, 12 elective credit distributed as follows:
▪ 70 credit hours for the courses: CIVE 215, CIVE 210, CIVE 211, CIVE 220, CIVE 220L, CIVE 240, CIVE 240L, CIVE 250, CIVE 260, CIVE 260L, CIVE 310, CIVE 320, CIVE 330, CIVE 330L, CIVE 340, CIVE 351, CIVE 360, CIVE 400, CIVE 410, CIVE 412, CIVE 420, CIVE 430, CIVE 460, CIVE 461, CIVE 471, CIVE 472, CIVE 480, CIVE 498, CIVE 499
▪ Four electives (12) credit hours from the selected civil Engineering track (general Civil Engineering track and Environmental engineering track);
⁃ General Civil Engineering track:
CIVE 403, CIVE 411, CIVE 421, CIVE 422, CIVE 423,CIVE 431, CIVE 432, CIVE 433, CIVE 434, CIVE 440, CIVE 441, CIVE 443, CIVE 444, CIVE 445, CIVE 446, CIVE 447, CIVE 448, CIVE 450, CIVE 451, CIVE 452, CIVE 453, CIVE 454, CIVE 455, CIVE 456, CIVE 457, CIVE 458, CIVE 462, CIVE 463, CIVE 464,CIVE 465, CIVE 466, CIVE 470
⁃ Environmental Engineering Track:
CIVE 432, CIVE 448, CIVE 450, CIVE 451, CIVE 452,CIVE 454, CIVE 455, CIVE 456, CIVE 457, CIVE 458, CIVE 459
Partnership with NEOM
Neom, Saudi Arabia's massive “smart city” project, in collaboration with Fahad Bin Sultan University, has opened registration and admission for an internal scholarship program allowing students to pursue a bachelor's degree. Candidates are selected based on their qualifications, and the program offers civil engineering career path as part of the Neom mega-project and its operating companies upon completion of their studies. The agreement aims to develop the country's skilled manpower and create many jobs as it aims to support male and female students in the region to contribute to this project.
(Source: https://www.neom.com/)
Laboratory Facilities
The Civil Engineering Department is furnished with high quality state-of-art laboratories that support research and teaching activities for Structural, Environmental, Hydrology, Surveying and Highway Engineering Programs.
These laboratories extend over an area exceeding 610 sq. m and are manned with highly qualified and well-trained personnel. Furthermore, most of the lab equipment are support advanced computerized data acquisition systems.
The Department hosts the following five major laboratories:
1. Soil Mechanics Lab; The tests usually covered include the following: Determination of water content, Determination of grain size distribution, Determination of Atterberg limits, Compaction tests, Shear strength tests, Permeability tests, Consolidation tests, Specific gravity tests, and Soil classification tests
2. Material Lab; The tests usually covered include the following: Slump test, Compressive strength test, Split tensile strength test, Mortar tests, Marshall stability test, Marshall flow test, Sieve analysis
3. Surveying Lab; The tests usually covered include: Distance measurement by taping and ranging, Determining elevations using level, Profile and cross section survey , Horizontal and vertical angles measurement, Surface area calculations and field measurements , Setting up Total Station, Setting out measurements using Total Station, Traversing and coordinate computations, and Measuring Areas using Planimeter.
4. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Laboratory; The tests usually covered include: Determination of the friction factor for the pipes, Determination of the coefficient of discharge, contraction and velocity of an orifice, Verification of Bernoulli’s Theorem, Determination of Critical Reynolds number for a pipe flow, Determination of the minor losses due to sudden enlargement, sudden contraction and bends, Determination of the velocity distribution in an open channel and to determine the energy and momentum correction factors
5. Environmental Engineering Lab; Collection and distribution of water supply, Water Quality, Wastewater Treatment (BOD and COD), and Environmental pollution.
Lab Safety Guidelines
The following information is intended to make you better informed; however, before working in the laboratory area, instructors instruct their students in laboratory safety procedures.
- Wearing safety glasses or goggles is mandatory in laboratories where they are needed.
- Be aware of the locations of safety showers, eye washes, fire extinguishers, telephones, and material safety data sheets so you can use them when needed.
- Report all chemical spills immediately to the lab instructor.
- Broken glass and all waste chemicals must be disposed of in the authorized containers.
- Wear lab coats when handling chemicals.
- Always wear shoes in the laboratory, and do not wear sandals or perforated shoes.
- Always wear long pants, and do not wear shorts in the laboratory area.
- If you discover a fire or fire-related emergency such as abnormal heating of material, hazardous gas leaks, hazardous material or flammable liquid spill, smoke, or odor of burning, immediately activate the building fire alarm system and notify the fire department.
As part of your introduction to the laboratory, before starting experiments in the department labs, students must review the Laboratory Safety Manual with his/her instructor, be familiar with its contents, and keep it handy for reference.
Laboratory Safety Manual.
Final Year Project
As part of their fifth year, students are required to carry out a project and submit a technical report. This project is a substantial piece of work that will require creative activity and original thinking. Students in groups, normally three per group, are supervised while working on a project accounting for four credit hours, extending over a full academic year. The project aims to provide students with a transitional experience from the academic world to the professional world. It is designed to serve as a platform in which CE students in teams engage in a practical design experience requiring the solution of civil engineering design problems.Yet, a student who has already passed a minimum of 90 credits is eligible to register for the Final Year Project.
The objectives of the final year project are:
▪ To allow students to demonstrate a wide range of the skills learned at the College of Engineering during their course of study by asking them to deliver a complete and original design for a Civil Engineering scheme;
▪ To encourage work on multidisciplinary projects, where students get to apply material learned in a number of courses;
▪ To allow students to develop problem solving, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and design skills.
▪ To encourage teamwork;
▪ To improve students' communication skills by asking them to produce both a professional report and a professional poster and to give an oral presentation of their work;
Student's Template for FYP I
Student's Template for FYP II
Practical Training
CIVE 400: Internship for CE Students (1 credit hour training non-grade course):
A continuous period of an eight- to twelve-week professional training course in Civil Engineering is spent in a selected work place relating to the field of study. This field internship is intended to provide students with an opportunity to use the knowledge and skills learned in college in an actual work setting. It is intended to be both practical and educational and should include teamwork activities. A final report and training evaluation form will be required at the conclusion of the internship.
Prerequisites by topic: English, Concrete, Transportation (Summer 4th year and 108 credits)
Prerequisites by course: ENGL 206, CIVE 320, CIVE 360
Educational Objective (PEOs) for Master in Civil Engineering:
1. PEO1: Equip graduates with advanced civil engineering knowledge and skills to address complex challenges, fostering lifelong learning to adapt to emerging technologies and societal needs.
2. PEO2: Develop graduates' ability to conduct independent research, analyze and interpret the data, and synthesis the information to provide valid conclusions.
3. PEO3: Prepare graduates to apply engineering principles and modern tools to design sustainable solutions that consider global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
4. PEO4: Promote graduates' ability to communicate effectively, lead multidisciplinary teams, and uphold ethical and professional responsibilities in diverse engineering environments.
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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. |
Mapping NCAAA to ABET SLOs
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Knowledge and Understanding |
K1: Recognize how to effectively gain and use new knowledge by employing suitable learning strategies. |
7: An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
Both emphasize the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge through effective learning strategies. |
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Skills |
S1: Apply engineering principles, scientific knowledge, and mathematical techniques to confront intricate engineering problems. |
1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. |
Both focus on applying engineering, scientific, and mathematical principles to solve complex problems. |
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S2: Apply modern techniques and skills to produce solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts for engineering practice. |
2: 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. |
Both emphasize the application of modern techniques and skills to produce solutions that consider global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. |
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S3: Develop appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions. |
6: An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. |
Both focus on experimentation, data analysis, and the use of engineering judgment to draw conclusions. |
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S4: Communicate effectively with a range of audiences. |
3: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. |
Both emphasize effective communication with diverse audiences. |
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Values |
V1: Function effectively in a team. |
5: 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. |
Both focus on teamwork, collaboration, and achieving common goals. |
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V2: Uphold ethical and professional responsibilities. |
4: 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. |
Both emphasize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering practice. |
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Mapping PEOs to NCAAA and ABET SLOs
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Program Objectives (POs) |
NCAAA NQF |
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PEO1: Equip graduates with advanced civil engineering knowledge and skills to address complex challenges, fostering lifelong learning to adapt to emerging technologies and societal needs. |
K1: Recognize how to effectively gain and use new knowledge by employing suitable learning strategies. |
1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. |
PO1 aligns with advanced knowledge acquisition (K1) and the application of engineering principles (S1). These correspond to ABET SLOs 1 and 7, which focus on problem-solving and lifelong learning. Aligns with lifelong learning (K1). |
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PEO2: Develop graduates' ability to conduct independent research, analyze and interpret the data, and synthesis the information to provide valid conclusions. |
S3: Develop appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions. |
6: An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. |
PO2 aligns with research, experimentation, and data analysis (S3). This correspond to ABET SLO 6, which focus on experimentation and lifelong learning. |
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PEO3: Prepare graduates to apply engineering principles and modern tools to design sustainable solutions that consider global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. |
S2: Apply modern techniques and skills to produce solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts for engineering practice. |
2: 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. |
PO3 aligns with the application of modern techniques in global contexts (S2). This corresponds to ABET SLO 2, which focuses on designing solutions that consider global and societal factors. |
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PEO4: Promote graduates' ability to communicate effectively, lead multidisciplinary teams, and uphold ethical and professional responsibilities in diverse engineering environments. |
S4: Communicate effectively with a range of audiences. |
3: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. |
PO4 aligns with communication (S4), teamwork (V1), and ethical responsibilities (V2). These correspond to ABET SLOs 3, 4, and 5, which emphasize communication, ethics, and teamwork. |
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Study Plan
Degree Requirements
To graduate with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (BCE), students must satisfactorily complete 159 credit hours. The distribution of courses in the proposed study plan is as follows:
University Requirements
Students working towards the bachelor’s degree in civil engineering must complete a total of 37 credit hours in University requirements, which are detailed as follows:
▪ 6 credit hours of Arabic: ARAB 101 and ARAB 201;
▪ 15 credit hours of English communication skills: ENGL 100, ENGL 101, ENGL 102, ENGL 203, and ENGL 206;
▪ 7 credit hours of social and cultural studies: SOCS 101, PHE 101, and a free elective course;
▪ 3 credit hours of computing for engineers: IT 100; and
▪ 6 credit hours of mathematics: MATH 100 and STAT 100.
College Requirements
The College of Engineering requirements for the bachelor’s degree in civil engineering include 40 credit hours detailed as follows:
▪ 11 credit hours in sciences: PHYS 101, PHYS 102, PHYS 103L, and CHEM 101/ 101L;
▪ 18 credit hours in mathematics and statistics: MATH 101, MATH 102, MATH 201, MATH 202, MATH 215, and STAT 230;
▪ 6 credit hours in Engineering Programming: CSC 101 and ELEE 230;
▪ 1 credit hour in Engineering Drawings: CIVE 205;
▪ 3 credit hours in Engineering Economy: COEN 300; and
▪ 1 credit hour in Engineering Ethics: COEN 401.
Program Requirements
Program specialization requirements consist of 82 credit hours: 70 compulsory credit hours, 12 elective credit distributed as follows:
▪ 70 credit hours for the courses: CIVE 215, CIVE 210, CIVE 211, CIVE 220, CIVE 220L, CIVE 240, CIVE 240L, CIVE 250, CIVE 260, CIVE 260L, CIVE 310, CIVE 320, CIVE 330, CIVE 330L, CIVE 340, CIVE 351, CIVE 360, CIVE 400, CIVE 410, CIVE 412, CIVE 420, CIVE 430, CIVE 460, CIVE 461, CIVE 471, CIVE 472, CIVE 480, CIVE 498, CIVE 499
▪ Four electives (12) credit hours from the selected civil Engineering track (general Civil Engineering track and Environmental engineering track);
▪ General Civil Engineering track:
CIVE 403, CIVE 411, CIVE 421, CIVE 422, CIVE 423, CIVE 431, CIVE 432, CIVE 433, CIVE 434, CIVE 440, CIVE 441, CIVE 443, CIVE 444, CIVE 445, CIVE 446, CIVE 447, CIVE 448, CIVE 450, CIVE 451, CIVE 452, CIVE 453, CIVE 454, CIVE 455, CIVE 456, CIVE 457, CIVE 458, CIVE 462, CIVE 463, CIVE 464, CIVE 465, CIVE 466, CIVE 470
▪ Environmental Engineering Track:
CIVE 432, CIVE 448, CIVE 450, CIVE 451, CIVE 452, CIVE 454, CIVE 455, CIVE 456, CIVE 457, CIVE 458, CIVE 459
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Current Study Plan
Degree Requirements
| Type of Requirement | Credit Hours |
| University Requirements | 37 |
| College Requirements | 40 |
| Specialization Requirements | 70 |
| Specialization Electives | 12 |
| Total | 159 |
The below study sequences details what subjects you should enroll in for your degree:
Year I
Ø First Semester 18 Credit hours
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
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ENGL 100 |
General English |
3 |
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IT 100 |
Information Technology |
3 |
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MATH 100 |
Mathematics I |
3 |
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ARAB 101 |
Basic Academic Arabic |
3 |
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SOCS 101 |
Islamic Civilization I |
3 |
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PHYS 101 |
General Physics I |
3 |
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Total |
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18 |
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Ø Second Semester 17 Credit hours
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
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ENGL 101 |
Basic Academic English I |
3 |
ENG 100 |
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STAT 100 |
Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
3 |
MATH 100 |
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CSC 101 |
Introduction to Computing for engineers |
3 |
IT 100 |
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PHYS 102 |
General Physics II |
3 |
PHYS 101 |
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CIVE 205 |
Engineering Drawings |
1 |
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ARAB 201 |
Advanced Academic Arabic |
3 |
ARAB 101 |
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PHE 101 |
Physical and Health Education |
1 |
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Total |
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17 |
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Year II
Ø Third Semester 16 Credit hours
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
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ELEE 230 |
Programming for Engineers |
3 |
CSC 101 |
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MATH 101 |
Calculus I |
3 |
STAT 100 |
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ENGL 102 |
Basic Academic English II |
3 |
ENGL 101 |
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CHEM 101 |
General Chemistry I |
3 |
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CHEM 101L |
General Chemistry Lab |
1 |
Co-CHEM 101 |
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CIVE 210 |
Statics |
3 |
PHYS 101, Co-Math 101 |
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Total |
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16 |
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Ø Fourth Semester 15 Credit hours
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
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ENGL 203 |
Advanced Academic English I |
3 |
ENGL 203 |
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MATH 102 |
Calculus II |
3 |
MATH 101 |
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CIVE 260 |
Surveying |
2 |
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CIVE 260L |
Surveying Lab |
1 |
Co-CIVE 260 |
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CIVE 211 |
Structural Mechanics |
3 |
CIVE 210 |
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CIVE 220 |
Engineering Materials |
3 |
CHEM 101, CHEM 101L |
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Total |
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15 |
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Year III
Ø Fifth Semester 15 Credit hours
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
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ENGL 206 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
ENGL 102 |
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MATH 201 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
3 |
MATH 102 |
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MATH 202 |
Differential equations |
3 |
MATH 102 |
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CIVE 215 |
Computer Aided Engineering Drawing |
1 |
CIVE 205 |
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CIVE 220L |
Engineering Materials Lab |
1 |
Co-CIVE 220 |
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STAT 230 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
MATH 102 |
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PHYS 103L |
Physics Lab. |
1 |
Co-PHYS 102 |
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Total |
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15 |
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Ø Sixth Semester 17 Credit hours
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
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MATH 215 |
Linear algebra and Numerical Techniques |
3 |
MATH 202 |
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CIVE 240 |
Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
CIVE 211, MATH 202 |
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CIVE 240L |
Fluid Lab |
1 |
Co-CIVE 240 |
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CIVE 250 |
Environmental Engineering |
3 |
CHEM 101 |
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CIVE 310 |
Structural Analysis I |
3 |
CIVE 211 |
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CIVE 330 |
Geotechnical Engineering |
3 |
CIVE 211 |
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CIVE 330L |
Geotechnical Engineering Lab |
1 |
Co-CIVE 330 |
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Total |
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17 |
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Year IV
Ø Seventh Semester 16 Credit hours
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
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CIVE 340 |
Engineering Hydrology |
3 |
CIVE 240 |
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COEN 300 |
Engineering Economy |
3 |
STAT 230 |
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CIVE 320 |
Concrete I |
3 |
CIVE 220L, CIVE 211 |
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CIVE 360 |
Transportation Engineering |
3 |
CIVE 260 STAT 230 |
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COEN 401 |
Communication skills and ethics |
1 |
ENGL102 |
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CIVE 410 |
Structural Analysis II |
3 |
CIVE 310 |
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Total |
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16 |
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Ø Eighth Semester 15 Credit hours
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Course |
Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
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CIVE 351 |
Water and Wastewater Treatment and Lab |
3 |
CIVE 250, CIVE 240L |
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CIVE 420 |
Concrete II |
3 |
CIVE 320 |
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CIVE 430 |
Foundation Engineering |
3 |
CIVE 330 |
|
CIVE 460 |
Highway Engineering |
3 |
CIVE 360 |
|
CIVE 461 |
Pavement Design |
3 |
CIVE 360 |
|
Total |
|
15 |
|
Ø Summer Semester 1 Credit hour
|
Course |
Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
|
CIVE 400 |
Summer Internship Training |
1 |
Summer 4th year and 108 credits |
|
Total |
|
1 |
|
Year V
Ø Ninths Semester 14 Credit hours
|
Course |
Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
|
CIVE 471 |
Quantity Surveying and Cost Estimation |
2 |
COEN 300, CIVE 320 CIVE 330, ELEE 230 |
|
CIVE 472 |
Contracts and Specifications |
2 |
COEN 400, Co-CIVE 471 |
|
CIVE 498 |
Final Year Project I |
1 |
108 credits, CIVE 320, CIVE 360, CIVE 351 |
|
|
Three Specialization Elective Courses |
3 x 3crs |
|
|
Total |
|
14 |
|
Ø Tenths Semester 15 Credit hours
|
Course |
Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
|
CIVE 412 |
Steel Design |
3 |
CIVE 310 |
|
CIVE 480 |
Construction Management |
3 |
CIVE 472 |
|
CIVE 499 |
Final Year Project II |
3 |
CIVE 498 |
|
|
Free Elective |
3 |
|
|
|
Specialization Elective Course |
3 |
|
|
Total |
|
15 |
|
Department Advisor Board
The advisory board of the department of civil engineering plays a vital role in the ongoing development and enhancement on various issues concerning undergraduate and graduate programs, research initiatives, and outreach activities. It acts as a conduit to foster closer relationships and cooperation with the public and the professional community, while also serving as a proactive assessment tool for the academic programs offered. Additionally, the board provides a platform for regular exchange of views relating to the long-term planning and development to enhance the standards and standing of civil engineering profession. Furthermore, it offers a framework for endorsing or recommending the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure alignment with the job roles for graduates.
The current members of the Department Advisory Board are:
1. Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Alyami (Civil engineer/Bechtel-NEOM)
2. Eng. Naeyf Hassan Al-Taweelai (Director / executive office of the projects agency)
3. Eng. Amr Mohamed (Alumni) (Material engineer / Applus Company)
Program Statistics
b) Post-graduate Students:
