Program Overview

Civil Engineering and Environmental Informatics Program

Program Overview

The Civil Engineering and Environmental Informatics program focuses on the scientific assessment and development of engineering solutions for civil engineering challenges with environmental impacts. These challenges include issues such as safe drinking water, wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous waste disposal, outdoor and indoor air pollution, transportation-related noise pollution, human and environmental health risk management, and pollution prevention through product or process design.

Program Classification and Faculty

The program is classified as a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and is offered by the Faculty of Engineering.

Years of Study and Required Hours for Graduation

The program requires 4 years of study and 144 credit hours for graduation.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction for the program is English.

Career Prospects for Graduates

Graduates of the program can pursue various career paths, including:

• Environmental/Civil Engineer
• Smart Infrastructure Planner
• Urban Sustainability Specialist
• Water Resources Engineer
• Air Quality/Noise Pollution Analyst
• Ecological Systems Data Analyst
• Green Infrastructure Designer
• AI & Data Science Engineer (Environmental Applications)
• Environmental Policy Expert (with Technical Background)
• Resilient Infrastructure Researcher (with Expertise in Environment & Transportation)

Target Employment Sectors

Graduates can find employment in various sectors, including:

• Government Ministries (e.g., Transportation, Housing, Environment)
• Municipalities & Urban Planning Authorities
• International Development Agencies (UN, World Bank)
• Engineering & Construction Firms
• Environmental Consulting Companies
• Research Institutions & NGOs

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Environmental Informatics aims to prepare civil and environmental engineers capable of utilizing advanced modern technologies while developing the necessary hardware and software tools to predict and better manage environmental needs. The program emphasizes clean environments and the planning of green infrastructure in alignment with smart city concepts.

Program Objectives

Graduates will develop critical analytical, decision-making, and data modeling skills, which are essential for the job market and for conducting ongoing research to solve complex environmental problems using appropriate tools, including artificial intelligence. They will be qualified to work in local and global multidisciplinary environments, addressing challenges in civil and environmental engineering by integrating contributions from engineers, scientists, lawyers, business professionals, and the public.