Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program at the University of Sharjah is designed to reflect the special needs of the United Arab Emirates and the region in the development of structures and infrastructure for the benefit of the community. The program is fully accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Degree Structure

• College: Engineering
• Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Level: Undergraduate
• Study System: Courses
• Total Credit Hours: 135 Cr. Hrs.
• Duration: 4 Years
• Intake: Fall and Spring
• Language: English
• Study Mode: Full Time

Degree Overview

The CEE department is one of the oldest departments in the College of Engineering at the University of Sharjah. The department has highly-qualified instructors, lab engineers, and technicians. Their specializations and expertise span the main disciplines of modern civil engineering, including Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Materials, Construction Engineering and Management, Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Surveying.

What You Will Learn

A bachelor's in Civil Engineering will enable you to focus on the design, infrastructure, and sustainability of the structures and systems that support our daily lives, from the deepest tunnels to the tallest buildings. You will learn from highly qualified academics and supporting lab engineers and technicians. Your courses in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Materials, Construction Engineering and Management, Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Surveying will prepare you to create solutions that will directly impact quality of life, from designing disaster-resistant structures to building systems that supply clean water to remote communities.

Areas of Focus

• Building Science
• Construction Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Mining & Geomechanics
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering & Planning

University Requirements

These are the courses that must be taken by all students at the University, regardless of their major.

College Requirements

These are the courses that must be taken by students enrolled in any of the College of Engineering's programs.

Degree Requirements

The Civil Engineering Program requires the completion of 135 credit hours distributed as follows:

• Mandatory Credits: 123
• Electives Credits: 12 Total: 135

Program Requirements

These are the courses that must be taken only by students enrolled in the Civil Engineering Program. This category is divided into the following two groups:

A. Mandatory Courses

The mandatory department requirement courses cover the main civil Engineering disciplines, including:

• Geotechnical
• Materials
• Structural
• Surveying
• Transportation
• Construction
• Water Resources
• Environmental Engineering

B. Electives Courses

The CEE Department offers a number of electives and special studies in the various civil engineering sub-disciplines.

Study Plan

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Program encompasses 135 credit hours spread over eight semesters and can typically be completed in four years.

Course Description

Course Title	Credits	Prerequisites
Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering	3	None
Engineering Drawing Lab	1	Pre/Co: Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering
Statics	3	Physics I
Mechanics of Materials	3	Statics
Surveying	2	Engineering Drawing Lab
Surveying Laboratory	1	Pre/Co: Surveying
Materials for Civil Engineers	3	General Chemistry I
Materials for Civil Engineers Laboratory	1	Pre/Co: Materials for Civil Engineers
Principles of Building Dynamics	3	Statics
Structural Analysis	3	Mechanics of Materials
Reinforced Concrete Design I	3	Structural Analysis, Materials for Civil Engineering
Transportation Engineering	3	Surveying, Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Fluid Mechanics	3	Differential Equations for Engineers, Principles of Building Dynamics
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory	1	Pre/Co: Fluid Mechanics
Introduction to Environmental Engineering	3	General Chemistry I
Introduction to Environmental Engineering Laboratory	1	Pre/Co: Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering	3	Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory	1	Co: Geotechnical Engineering
Foundation Engineering I	3	Geotechnical Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Design I
Computational Methods in Civil Engineering	3	Differential Equations for Engineers, MATLAB Programming Lab for Engineers
Hydraulic Engineering & Design	3	Fluid Mechanics, Computational Methods in Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering	3	Pre/Co: Reinforced Concrete Design I
Highway Design	3	Transportation Engineering
Steel Design	3	Structural Analysis
Pavement Design	3	Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering Lab
Water and Wastewater Treatment	3	Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Environmental Outreach Project	0	Enrollment in the Environmental Engineering Concentration
Senior Design Project I	1	Technical Writing, 4th year standing
Senior Design Project II	3	Senior Design Project I
Practical Training in CEE I	1	3rd year standing
Practical Training in CEE II	2	Practical Training in CEE I

Elective Courses

The list of elective courses in the various Civil Engineering areas are described below. | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisites | | --- | --- | --- | | Advanced Structural Analysis and Design | 3 | Structural Analysis | | Reinforced Concrete Design II | 3 | Reinforced Concrete Design I | | Prestressed Concrete Design | 3 | Reinforced Concrete Design I | | Dynamics of Structures | 3 | Structural Analysis, Computational Methods in Civil Engineering | | Analysis and Design for Lateral Loads | 3 | Reinforced Concrete Design I | | Traffic Systems Design | 3 | Transportation Engineering | | Transportation and Environment | 3 | Transportation Engineering, Introduction to Environmental Engineering | | Introduction to GIS for Civil Engineers | 3 | Surveying | | Specifications and Quantity Surveying | 3 | Pre/Co: Reinforced Concrete Design 1, Foundation Engineering | | Construction Site Safety and Quality Management | 3 | Pre/Co: Construction Engineering | | Solid and Hazardous Waste Management | 3 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | | Coastal Engineering | 3 | Hydraulic Engineering & Design, Differential equations for Engineers | | Water Resources Engineering | 3 | Hydraulic Engineering & Design, Introduction to Probability and Statistics | | Remote Sensing of the Environment | 3 | Surveying | | Foundation Engineering II | 3 | Foundation Engineering I | | Introduction to Geo-Environmental Engineering | 3 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | | Geotechnical Engineering II | 3 | Foundation Engineering | | Slopes and Embankments | 3 | Geotechnical Engineering | | Special Topics | 3 | Depends on the topic | | Sustainable Design and Construction | 3 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Reinforced Concrete Design I |

Career Path

Embark on a journey to shape the future with a BEng Civil Engineering degree from the University of Sharjah. Recognized as one of the most targeted graduate employers in 2023, our program equips you with sought-after skills, fosters close industry connections, and provides world-class education to propel you ahead in your career.

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