Program Overview

Program Overview

The Civil Infrastructure Engineering program is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques necessary for the planning, design, construction, and management of civil infrastructure systems. The program aims to produce graduates who are capable of analyzing and solving complex problems in civil infrastructure engineering, with a focus on sustainability, environmental impact, and social responsibility.

Program Description

The program covers a wide range of topics, including structural mechanics, strength of materials, concrete technology, geology, surveying, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, transportation engineering, and environmental engineering. Students will also have the opportunity to specialize in one of three concentrations: Transportation Engineering, Geomatics and Environmental Engineering, or Water Engineering.

Program Objectives

The program objectives are to:

• Provide students with a solid foundation in the principles of civil infrastructure engineering
• Equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to analyze and solve complex problems in civil infrastructure engineering
• Foster a sense of social responsibility and environmental awareness among students
• Prepare students for careers in civil infrastructure engineering, with a focus on sustainability and environmental impact

Program Requirements

To graduate from the program, students must complete a total of 170 credits, including:

• University requirements: 14 credits
• Faculty requirements: 42 credits
• Program requirements: 114 credits

Program Curriculum

The program curriculum includes a range of courses, such as:

• Structural mechanics
• Strength of materials
• Concrete technology
• Geology
• Surveying
• Fluid mechanics
• Hydraulics
• Transportation engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Construction methods and techniques
• Planning and scheduling of repetitive projects
• Senior seminar
• Graduation project

Concentrations

The program offers three concentrations:

• Transportation Engineering: This concentration focuses on the planning, design, and management of transportation systems, including roads, highways, airports, and public transportation systems.
• Geomatics and Environmental Engineering: This concentration focuses on the application of geomatics and environmental engineering principles to the planning, design, and management of civil infrastructure systems.
• Water Engineering: This concentration focuses on the planning, design, and management of water resources systems, including water supply, wastewater treatment, and irrigation systems.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program will have a wide range of career opportunities in civil infrastructure engineering, including:

• Government agencies
• Consulting firms
• Construction companies
• Transportation agencies
• Environmental organizations
• Water resources management agencies

Research Areas

The program faculty are involved in a range of research areas, including:

• Sustainable infrastructure systems
• Environmental impact assessment
• Transportation planning and management
• Water resources management
• Geomatics and surveying
• Construction management and engineering

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is based on a range of criteria, including:

• Academic performance
• English language proficiency
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are competitive and vary depending on the student's nationality and residency status.