Program Description

The program provides critical learning for a broad foundation in structural engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical, materials, water resources, coastal engineering, construction management, construction engineering, and transportation.

Learning Outcomes

• Program Competencies: Graduates of the Construction and building Engineering program are expected to acquire a range of competencies at different levels. This includes: (A) General Engineering Competencies; (B) Specialized Program Competencies (C) Construction and building engineering graduate. Details are shown as follows: 1. General Engineering Competencies: The Engineering Graduate must be able to: (Level A) A1 Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying engineering fundamentals, basic science, and mathematics. A2 Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation and/or simulation, analyze and interpret data, assess, and evaluate findings, and use statistical analyses and objective engineering judgment to draw conclusions. A3 Apply engineering design processes to produce cost-effective solutions that meet specified needs with consideration for global, cultural, social, economic, environmental, ethical, and other aspects as appropriate to the discipline and within the principles and contexts of sustainable design and development. A4 Utilize contemporary technologies, codes of practice and standards, quality guidelines, health and safety requirements, environmental issues, and risk management principles. A5 Practice research techniques and methods of investigation as an inherent part of learning. A6 Plan, supervise and monitor implementation of engineering projects, taking into consideration other trades requirements. A7 Function efficiently as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams. A8 Communicate effectively – graphically, verbally and in writing – with a range of audiences using contemporary tools. A9 Use creative, innovative, and flexible thinking and acquire entrepreneurial and leadership skills to anticipate and respond to new situations. 2. Specialized Civil Engineering Competencies: In addition to the engineering-level competencies, graduates of the Construction and Building Engineering program are expected to acquire specialized Basic Civil Engineering competencies, as follows (Level B): B1 Select appropriate and sustainable technologies for construction of buildings, infrastructures, and water structures; using either numerical techniques or physical measurements and/or testing by applying a full range of civil engineering concepts and techniques of: Structural Analysis and Mechanics, Properties and Strength of Materials, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydrology and Fluid Mechanics. B2 Achieve an optimum design of Reinforced Concrete and Steel Structures, Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures; and at least three of the following civil engineering topics: Transportation and Traffic, Roadways and Airports, Railways, Sanitary Works, Irrigation, Water Resources and Harbors; or any other emerging field relevant to the discipline. B3 Plan and manage construction processes; address construction defects, instability, and quality issues; maintain safety measures in construction and materials; and assess environmental impacts of projects. B4 Deal with biddings, contracts and financial issues including project insurance and guarantees. 3. Subspecialized Construction and Building Engineering Competencies: In addition to the above Competencies the construction and building Engineering graduate must be able to: (Level C): C1 Achieve the essential construction processes and the technologies and techniques used in the construction and building engineering field. C2 Apply principles of construction and building engineering sciences as applied to civil engineering principles. C3 Apply projects management principles, including planning, finance, bidding, contract procedures, cost estimators, quality systems and observe the appropriate steps to manage risks. C4 Identify and solve design, construction engineering, environmental and socioeconomic problems that consider sustainability and other issues of importance. C5 Prepare and undertake individual construction engineering projects. C6 Use laboratory and field equipment competently and safely and observe record and analyze data in laboratory as well as in the field. C7 Prepare technical drafts and finished drawings both manually and using appropriate software. C8 Judge engineering decisions considering balanced costs, benefits, safety, quality, reliability, and environmental impact. C9 Demonstrate basic organizational and project management skills. C10 Use different analytical and computer methods that can be applied to the various areas of construction and building engineering. C11 Schedule work to meet multiple deadlines in complex activities.