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
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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. The CEE Department offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE), a four-year program fully accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The Program 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.
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
College Requirements
Degree Requirements
The Civil Engineering Program requires the completion of 135 credit hours distributed as follows:
BS in Civil Engineering (135 Credits)
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UR |
CR |
PR |
Total |
|
|
Mandatory Credits |
18 |
26 |
79 |
123 |
|
Electives Credits |
6 |
- |
6 |
12 |
|
Total |
24 |
26 |
85 |
135 |
I. University Requirements
These are the courses that must be taken by all students at the University, regardless of their major. Descriptions are presented in the introductory pages of the College of Engineering section in this Bulletin.
II. College Requirements
These are the courses that must be taken by students enrolled in any of the College of Engineering’s programs. Descriptions are presented in the introductory pages of the College of Engineering section in this bulletin.
III. 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 Course
The mandatory department requirement courses cover the main civil Engineering disciplines, including:
Geotechnical; Materials; Structural; Surveying; Transportation; Construction; Water Resources; and Environmental Engineering. Subjects in these areas are introduced using lectures and tutorials whereby emphasis is placed on both principles and design. Laboratory classes are used alongside some of the courses to develop practical engineering skills and basic
|
Course # |
Course Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
|
1501117 |
MATLAB Programming Lab for Engineers*** |
1 |
None |
|
1450103 |
Ecology |
3 |
None |
|
1440281 |
Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
3 |
1440133 |
|
0401103 |
Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering |
3 |
None |
|
0401104 |
Engineering Drawing Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co: 0401103 |
|
0401201 |
Statics* |
3 |
1430115 |
|
0401202 |
Mechanics of Materials* |
3 |
0401201 |
|
0401222 |
Surveying |
2 |
0401104; Co: 0401225 |
|
0401225 |
Surveying Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co: 0401222 |
|
0401233 |
Materials for Civil Engineers |
3 |
1420101; Pre/Co:0401202; 1430117;Co: 0401234 |
|
0401234 |
Materials for Civil Engineers Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co: 401233 |
|
0401244 |
Principles ofBuilding Dynamics*** |
3 |
0401201 |
|
0401310 |
Structural Analysis |
3 |
0401202 |
|
0401315 |
Reinforced Concrete Design I |
3 |
0401310 ; 0401233 |
|
0401321 |
Transportation Engineering |
3 |
0401222; 0401244;Pre/Co: 1440281 |
|
0401343 |
Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
14401261; Pre/Co: 0401243 |
|
0401344 |
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory |
1 |
Pre/Co: 0401344 |
|
0401345 |
Introduction to Environmental Engineering |
3 |
1420101 |
|
0401346 |
Introduction to Environmental Engineering Laboratory |
1 |
Pre/Co: 0401345 |
|
0401351 |
Geotechnical Engineering |
3 |
0401202; 0401343; Co: 0401355 |
|
0401355 |
Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory |
1 |
Co: 0401351 |
|
0401358 |
Foundation Engineering I |
3 |
0401351; Pre/Co:0401315 |
|
0401445 |
Hydraulic Engineering & Design |
3 |
0401343; Pre/Co: 0401305 |
|
0401305 |
Computational Methods in Civil Engineering |
3 |
1440261; Pre/Co: 151117 |
|
0401437 |
Construction Engineering |
3 |
Pre/Co: 0401315 |
|
0401448 |
Water and Wastewater Treatment |
3 |
0401345 |
|
0401426 |
Highway Design |
3 |
0401321 |
|
0401498 |
Senior Design Project I |
1 |
4th year standing; 0202207 |
|
0401425 |
Pavement Design |
3 |
0401355;0401351;0401321 |
|
0401418 |
Steel Design |
3 |
0401310 |
|
0401499 |
Senior Design Project II |
3 |
0401498 |
|
0401488 |
Practical Training in CEE I*** |
1 |
90 Cr. Hrs |
|
0401498 |
Practical Training in CEE II*** |
2 |
0401488 |
|
0401493 |
Environmental Outreach Project** |
0 |
|
|
Total |
79 |
|
* A minimum grade of C is required.
** The course is required for Environmental concentration program only
B. Electives Courses
The CEE Department offers a number of electives and special studies in the various civil engineering sub-disciplines. The elective courses are designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the various areas of civil engineering. Students can generally register for these courses in the final year and after successful completion of the appropriate pre-requisite courses, that are generally offered during the third year in the Program. The special study courses provide the flexibility of further developing special skills and exploring the state-of-the-art issues in civil engineering. The following is the Department Elective Requirements in the Civil Engineering Program:
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Course # |
Course Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
|
Structural Engineering |
|||
|
0401413 |
Advanced Structural Analysis and Design |
3 |
0401315 |
|
0401414 |
Reinforced Concrete Design II |
3 |
0401315 |
|
0401416 |
Pre-stressed Concrete Design |
3 |
0401315 |
|
0401472 |
Analysis and Design for Lateral Loads |
3 |
0401315 |
|
0401461 |
Special Topics in Structural Engineering |
3 |
0401310 |
|
Transportation Engineering |
|||
|
0401427 |
Traffic Systems Design |
3 |
0401321 |
|
0401428 |
Transportation and the Environment |
3 |
0401321; 0401345 |
|
0401462 |
Special Topics in Transportation Engineering |
3 |
0401321 |
|
Construction Engineering |
|||
|
0401435 |
Specifications and Quantity Surveying |
3 |
Pre/Co: 0401315 Reinforced Concrete Design 1; 0401358 Foundation Engineering 1 |
|
0401463 |
Special Topics in Construction Engineering |
3 |
0401437 Construction Engineering |
|
0401439 |
Construction Site Safety and Quality Management |
3 |
0401437 Construction Engineering |
|
Water / Environmental Engineering |
|||
|
0401447 |
Water Resources Engineering |
3 |
0401445 |
|
0401443 |
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management |
3 |
0401345 |
|
0401444 |
Coastal Engineering |
3 |
0401445 |
|
0401466 |
Special Topics in Water Resources Engineering |
3 |
0401343 |
|
0401467 |
Special Topics in Environmental Engineering |
3 |
0401345 |
|
0401458 |
Remote Sensing of the Environment |
3 |
0401222 |
|
Geotechnical Engineering |
|||
|
0401450 |
Foundation Engineering 2 |
3 |
0401358 |
|
0401457 |
Slopes and Embankments |
3 |
0401351 |
|
0401452 |
Geotechnical Engineering 2 |
3 |
0401351 |
|
0401451 |
Introduction to Geo-Environmental Engineering |
3 |
0401345; 0401351 |
|
0401465 |
Special Topics in Geotechnical Engineering |
3 |
0401351 |
|
Civil Engineering |
|||
|
0401460 |
Special Topics in Civil Engineering |
3 |
Topics Dependent |
|
0401429 |
Introduction to GIS for Civil Engineers |
3 |
0401222; 1501113 |
|
0401494 |
Sustainable Design and Construction |
3 |
0401345; 0401321;0401315 |
Environmental Engineering Concentration
Students who to pursue the CE Program with a concentration in environmental engineering must complete the requirements described below.
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Must complete one elective from the environmental engineering list. The list of electives for the environmental engineering concentration is presented in the table below.
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The senior design project must be in the environmental engineering area. CE Program students can choose projects in any area, including environmental engineering. However, students wishing to pursue the concentration have no choice but to do a project in the environmental engineering area or their projects must contain substantial environmental considerations.
-
Must take 0401493 - Environmental Outreach Project course. This courserequires compiling a portfolio of creative works/activities done by the student to help advance environmental/sustainability knowledge and awareness. The course is equivalent to 1 credit in terms ofwork load.
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Course # |
Course Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
|
0401447 |
Water Resources Engineering |
3 |
0401445 |
|
0401449 |
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management |
3 |
0401345 |
|
0401494 |
Sustainable Design and Construction |
3 |
0401345; 0401321;0401315 |
|
0401451 |
Introduction to Geo-Environmental Engineering |
3 |
0401345; 0401351 |
|
0401428 |
Transportation and the Environment |
3 |
0401345; 0401321 |
|
0401444 |
Coastal Engineering |
3 |
0401445 |
|
0401466 |
Special Topics in Water Resources Engineering |
3 |
0401343 |
|
0401467 |
Special Topics in Environmental Engineering |
3 |
0401345 |
|
0401449 |
Remote Sensing of the Environment |
3 |
0401222 |
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. The following study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth progression towards graduation.
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Year 1, Semester 1 (19Credits) |
|||
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Course # |
Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
|
0202112 |
English for Academic Purposes |
3 |
None |
|
0201102 |
Arabic Language |
3 |
None |
|
1430115 |
Physics I |
3 |
Meet the Emirates Standard Test |
|
1430116 |
Physics I Laboratory |
1 |
Pre/Co: 1430115 |
|
0104100 |
Islamic Culture 1 |
3 |
None |
|
1440133 |
Calculus I for Engineers |
3 |
Meet the Emirates Standard Test |
|
0401100 |
Introduction to Civil & Environmental Engineering |
3 |
None |
|
Year 1, Semester 2 (18Credits) |
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Course# |
Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
|
1501100 |
Introduction to IT |
3 |
None |
|
0401201 |
Statics* |
3 |
1430115 |
|
1430117 |
Physics 2 |
3 |
1430115;1430116 |
|
1420101 |
General Chemistry I |
3 |
None |
|
1420102 |
General Chemistry I Lab |
1 |
1420101 |
|
1440161 |
Calculus 2 for Engineers |
3 |
1440133 |
|
0401104 |
Engineering Drawing Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co: 0401100 |
|
Year 2, Semester 1 (18 Credits) |
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Course # |
Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
|
0204102 |
UAE Society |
3 |
None |
|
1450103 |
Ecology |
3 |
None |
|
0401243 |
Dynamics |
3 |
0401201 |
|
0401202 |
Mechanics of Materials* |
3 |
Pre/Co:0401201 |
|
1501117 |
MATLAB Programming Lab for Engineers |
3 |
None |
|
1440261 |
Differential Equations for Engineers |
3 |
1440161 |
|
0401222 |
Surveying |
2 |
0401103; Co: 0401225 |
|
0401225 |
Surveying Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co: 0401222 |
|
Year 2, Semester 2 (17 Credits) |
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Course# |
Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
|
0401343 |
Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
1440261; Pre/Co0401243 |
|
0401344 |
Fluid Mechanics Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co: 0401343 |
|
0401310 |
Structural Analysis |
3 |
0401202 |
|
0401233 |
Materials for Civil Engineering |
3 |
1420101; Pre/Co:0401202;Co: 0401234 |
|
0401234 |
Materials for Civil Engineering Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co: 401233 |
|
0401305 |
Computational Methods in Civil Engineering |
3 |
1440261; Pre/Co: 1501117 |
|
1440281 |
Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
3 |
1440133 |
|
Year 3, Semester 1 (17 Credits) |
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Course # |
Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
|
0401445 |
Hydraulic Engineering & Design |
3 |
0401343; Pre/Co:0401305 |
|
0401301 |
Engineering Economics |
3 |
3rdYear Standing |
|
0401351 |
Geotechnical Engineering |
3 |
0401202, 0401343; Co: 0401355 |
|
0401355 |
Geotechnical Engineering Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co: 0401351 |
|
0401345 |
Introduction to Environmental Engineering |
3 |
1420101 |
|
0401346 |
Introduction to Environmental Engineering Lab |
1 |
Pre/Co: 0401345 |
|
0401321 |
Transportation Engineering |
3 |
0401222; 0401243; Pre/Co:1440281 |
|
Year 3, Semester 2 (18 Credits) |
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Course# |
Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
|
0202207 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
0202112 |
|
0401437 |
Construction Engineering |
3 |
Pre/Co: 0401315 |
|
0401358 |
Foundation Engineering I |
3 |
0401351; Pre/Co: 0401315 |
|
0401315 |
Reinforced Concrete Design 1 |
3 |
0401310; 0401233 |
|
0302200 |
Fund. of Innovation & Entrep. |
3 |
None |
|
0401426 |
Highway Design |
3 |
0401321 |
|
Year 4, Semester 1 (17Credits) |
|||
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Course# |
Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
|
0401418 |
Steel Design |
3 |
0401310 |
|
0401498 |
Senior Design Project I |
1 |
4th Year Standing;0202207 |
|
|
University Elective I |
3 |
None |
|
|
University Elective I |
3 |
None |
|
04014XX |
Practical Training in CEE I |
1 |
90 Cr. Hrs |
|
0401425 |
Pavement Design |
3 |
0401321; 0401351; |
|
0401448 |
Water and Wastewater Treatment |
3 |
0401345 |
|
Year 4, Semester 2 (12Credits) |
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Course # |
Title |
CrHrs |
Prerequisites |
|
04014XX |
Department Elective I |
3 |
Depends on the elective |
|
0401499 |
Senior Design Project II |
3 |
0401498 |
|
04014XX |
Department Elective II |
3 |
Depends on the elective |
|
04014XX |
Practical Training in CEE II |
3 |
Practical Training in CEE I |
|
0401493 |
Environmental Outreach Project** |
0 |
None |
1 The course is required for environmental concentration program only.
2 A minimum grade of C or higher is required for graduation.
Course Description
| 0401103 | Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering | (0-1:3) |
| Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering. Introduction to Engineering Design (Design Process and Working in Teams). Technical Communication Skills (Written and Oral). Introduction to Problem Solving in Engineering. Introduction to Engineering Ethics and Professionalism (Engineer’s Code of Ethics with Cases and Engineer’s Creed). Introduction to management and leadership skills and public policy. | ||
| 0401104 | Engineering Drawing | (0-6:2) |
| Prerequisite: | Pre/Co: 0401103 - Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering. | - |
| Introduction to engineering drawing, Scales, Dimensioning, Types of lines, Construction geometry, Theory of Orthographic Projection, Sections, and Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (AutoCAD). | ||
| 0401201 | Statics | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 1430115 - Physics I. | - |
| Knowledge and understanding vector resultant of forces in two and three dimensions; type of structural supports; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; analysis of internal forces in beams and trusses; static and kinetic friction; centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; moments of inertia. | ||
| 0401202 | Mechanics of Materials | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401201 - Statics. | - |
| Simple states of stress and strain; Hook’s law; torsional stresses; axial deformation; internal forces in beams; bending and shearing diagrams and stresses; beam design; stress transformation; thin-walled pressure vessels; beam deflection, lab session, and experiments. | ||
| 0401222 | Surveying | (2-0:2) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401102 - Engineering Drawing | - |
| Co: | 0401225-Surveying Laboratory. | - |
| An introductory overview of the theory and practice of surveying, surveying instruments, and measurement and computations techniques related to field problems, with emphasis on leveling and traversing; introduction to the theory and applications of Global Positioning System (GPS). Students must register 0401225 Field Surveying when registering for this course. | ||
| 0401225 | Surveying Laboratory | (0-3:1) |
| Prerequisite: | Pre/Co: 0401222 - Surveying | - |
| Use of various surveying instruments, field measurements, and processing of field surveying data. Students must register for this course when registering for 0401222 Surveying. | ||
| 0401233 | Materials for Civil Engineers | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 1420101 - General Chemistry I | - |
| Co: | 0401234 - Materials for Civil Engineers Laboratory | - |
| Pre/Co: | 0401202 - Mechanics of Materials | - |
| 1430117 | Physics II. | - |
| Material for Civil Engineering Course covers the fundamentals and applications of civil engineering materials. The course includes an introduction of relationships between composition and microstructure; correlation with physical and mechanical behavior of metals, ceramic, and polymers; manufacturing, types, and properties of steel and corrosion; properties and types of cement and aggregates, hydration, mix design, properties of fresh and hardened concrete; manufacturing, types, and properties of asphalt, aggregate, asphalt mix, and mix design; types, defects, and properties of wood; and types and properties of composite materials. | ||
| 0401234 | Materials for Civil Engineers Laboratory | (0-3:1) |
| Prerequisite: | Pre/Co: 0401233 - Materials for Civil Engineers. | - |
| Experiments on physical properties and behavior of aggregates, cement, fresh concrete, hardened concrete, mix design, steel, and timber. | ||
| 0401243 | Dynamics | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401201 - Statics. | - |
| Introduction and fundamental principles, the basic theory of engineering mechanics, using calculus, involving the motion of particles and systems of particles; Newton’s Laws; work and energy relationships; principles of impulse and momentum; application of kinetics and kinematics to the solution of engineering problems; vibration problems. | ||
| 0401310 | Structural Analysis | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401202 - Mechanics of Materials. | - |
| This course covers the basic principles and methods of structural analysis. Topics include classification of structures and loads; computing internal forces and deformation in determinate structures using geometric and energy methods; force method of analysis; slope-deflection equations; moment distribution method; stiffness method for trusses, beams, and frames; influence lines for determinate and indeterminate structures. Specialized computer programs for analyzing structures will be introduced as well. | ||
| 0401315 | Reinforced Concrete Design I | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401310 – Structural Analysis | - |
| 0401233 | Materials for Civil Engineering. | - |
| Materials and mechanical properties of reinforced concrete; the Code and specifications; analysis and design of various-shaped sections for flexure by the ultimate strength methods; shear and diagonal tension; bond and anchorage of reinforcement; edge-supported slabs; columns under axial and bending; continuous beams; two-way slabs, detailing of reinforced concrete structures; and computer applications. | ||
| 0401321 | Transportation Engineering | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401222 - Surveying | - |
| 0401243 | Dynamics | - |
| Pre/Co: | 1440281 - Introduction Probability and Statistics. | - |
| Intro to transportation engineering; transportation systems and components; human, operational, and vehicular characteristics; basic transportation planning and travel demand forecasting; traffic studies; traffic flow characteristics and models; highway capacity and level of service analysis. | ||
| 0401343 | Fluid Mechanics | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 1440261 - Differential Equations for Engineers | - |
| Pre/Co: | 0401243- Dynamics. | - |
| The course provides students with basic information on statics, kinematics, and dynamics of fluids. These include the study of Properties of fluids, Fluid statics, Translation and rotation of fluid masses, and Dimensional analysis and similitude; Fundamentals of fluid flow; Fluid resistance; Compressible flow; Ideal fluid flow; Fluid measurements. | ||
| 0401344 | Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | (0-3:1) |
| Prerequisite: | Pre/Co: 0401343 - Fluid Mechanics. | - |
| Determination of fluid properties (density, pressure, surface tension, viscosity, capillarity); Measurement of hydrostatic forces; Verifying Bernoulli’s theorem; Flow measurements, Measurements of free and forced vortex profiles; Calibration of pressure gauges. | ||
| 0401345 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 1420101 - General Chemistry I. | - |
| This course introduces students to basic principles in environmental science and engineering and the relevance of these principles to the area of civil engineering. The course provides students with an understanding of the challenges imposed on the environment due to human activity and the role of environmental engineering in dealing with such challenges. The topics include the study of relevant principles in ecology, chemistry, microbiology, environmental quality and pollution, pollution control systems and technologies, and the impacts of development on the environment. | ||
| 0401346 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering Laboratory | (0-3:1) |
| Prerequisite: | Pre/Co 0401345 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering. | - |
| This course complements the theoretical principles in (0401345 Introduction to Environmental Engineering) by introducing students to environmental quality analysis and unit operations in environmental engineering. The environmental analysis component aims to assess the quality and pollution of water, air, and soil, emphasizing water quality and pollution of water, air, and soil, emphasizing water quality and pollution of water, air, and soil, emphasizing water quality and pollution. The experiments include the operation of selected pollution control processes. | ||
| 0401351 | Geotechnical Engineering | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401202 - Mechanics of Materials | - |
| pre/Co: | 0401344 - Fluid Mechanics | - |
| Co: | 0401355 - Geotechnical Engineering Lab. | - |
| The soil in Engineering; Soil related to in-situ problems; Soil formation; subsurface exploration; Types of soils; Grain Size Distribution; Soil Classification; Physical and Index Properties; Compaction; Permeability and Seepage. Stresses in soils; Consolidation and Expansion of clays; Shear strength of soils; Lateral Earth Pressure; Slope Stability. | ||
| 0401355 | Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory | (0-3:1) |
| Prerequisite: | Co: 0401351 - Geotechnical Engineering. | - |
| Soil Description and Identification, Moisture Content, Sieves, and Hydrometer Analysis; Atterberg Limits (Liquid, Plastic, and Shrinkage Limits); Compaction; Permeability tests (constant and falling head); Consolidation; Swell test; Direct Shear; Unconfined Compression test; Triaxial Compression test. | ||
| 0401358 | Foundation Engineering I | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401351 - Geotechnical Engineering | - |
| Pre/Co: | 0401315 - Reinforced Concrete Design I. | - |
| Subsurface exploration; Load transfer; types of foundations; bearing capacity; settlement: immediate and consolidations; tilting; design and analysis of spread footings: square, rectangular, circular, and continuous with concentric and eccentric loads; rectangular combined footings; cantilever walls; Pile foundations: load-bearing capacity, settlement, and efficiency of pile groups. | ||
| 0401305 | Computational Methods in Civil Engineering | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 1440261 - Differential Equations for Engineers | - |
| Pre/Co: | 1501117– MATLAB Programming Lab for Engineers. | - |
| The course introduces students to computational methods of solving engineering problems. Topics covered include: numerical errors and approximations, numerical solution of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants, curve fitting and regression analysis, linearization, numerical integration and differentiation, and numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. | ||
| 0401445 | Hydraulic Engineering & Design | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401343 - Fluid Mechanics | - |
| Pre/Co: | 0401305 - Computational Methods in Civil Engineering. | - |
| Application of hydraulic engineering principles to the design of water and wastewater systems and their components. The course will cover the design of water distribution systems, turbomachines, open channel systems, weirs, culverts, and/or flood detention basins. | ||
| 0401437 | Construction Engineering | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | Pre/Co: 0401315 - Reinforced Concrete Design I. | - |
| Construction methods and processes, equipment, earthmoving, excavation, and concrete production phases of civil engineering construction projects. Management methods and techniques, network diagrams, estimating, tendering, planning, and scheduling. Professional responsibility and engineering ethics. Productivity, quality, health, and safety issues. | ||
| 0401426 | Highway Design | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401321 - Transportation Engineering. | - |
| Planning, geometric, location, and design of urban and rural highway systems including; geometric design concepts; geometric design controls and criteria; geometric design elements: horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, and cross sectionals alignment; intersection geometric design controls; at-grade intersection design and channelization. | ||
| 0401418 | Steel Design | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401310 - Structural Analysis. | - |
| Design of steel tension members; beams; beam-columns; connections; elastic and plastic methods; design applications. | ||
| 0401425 | Pavement Design | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401321 - Transportation Engineering | - |
| 0401351 | Geotechnical Engineering | - |
| 0401355 | Geotechnical Engineering Lab. | - |
| Pavement design processes; materials selection and characterization methods; design of flexible pavements; design of rigid concrete pavements; design of overlays; road drainage system; and computer applications. | ||
| 0401448 | Water and Wastewater Treatment | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401345 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering. | - |
| This course is focused on water and wastewater treatment engineering. Topics include water and wastewater pollutants and characterization; water quality and impacts of pollutants; principles of physiochemical and biological treatment of water and wastewater; preliminary design of selected water and wastewater treatment processes; integration of treatment processes into the water and wastewater treatment plants; wastewater reuse and disposal options; treatment residues management options. | ||
| 0401493 | Environmental Outreach Project | (0-2:0) |
| Prerequisite: | Enrollment in the Environmental Engineering Concentration. | - |
| This course requires students to work individually and/or in teams on their own choice of environmental project activities involving providing services to the community, participation in environmental activities and functions, presenting seminars, exhibiting relevant materials, and/or preparing informative websites and newsletters. Students will be required to submit individual portfolios documenting their activities and efforts. | ||
| 0401498 | Senior Design Project I | (1-0:1) |
| Prerequisites: | 0202207- Technical Writing, 4th year standing | - |
| SDP1 is a comprehensive design experience. A group of students working as a team, under the supervision of faculty members, are required to complete a major civil engineering design project. The team must prepare a proposal, develop a work plan, acquire data, conduct preliminary design and feasibility studies, and evaluate alternatives in preparation for Senior Design Project II. Teams are also required to submit and present technical progress reports. | ||
| 0401499 | Senior Design Project II | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401498 - Senior Design Project 1. | - |
| In continuation of Senior Design Project I, the teams work out a complete analysis and design of their project. Each student in the team is expected to handle a specific project task and coordinate his/her work with the rest of the group. Each team must submit its preliminary design with all necessary documents and drawings. The team is also required to give a final public presentation. | ||
| 0401488 | Practical Training in CEE I | (1-0:1) |
| Prerequisite: | 90 Cr.Hrs | - |
| Six to eight weeks and a minimum of 240 hours of field practical training. The purpose of this training is to introduce students firsthand to local and regional practices in the area of specialization. Further, it exposes students to possible career opportunities. Upon completion, students are required to submit a technical report to the training supervisor. | ||
| 0401490 | Practical Training in CEE II | (2-0:2) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401489 - Practical Training in CEE I | - |
| Six to eight weeks and a minimum of 240 hours of field practical training. The purpose of this training is to introduce students firsthand to local and regional practices in the area of specialization. Further, it exposes students to possible career opportunities. Upon completion, students are required to submit a technical report to the training supervisor. | ||
B. Elective Courses
The list of elective courses in the various Civil Engineering areas are described below.
| 0401413 | Advanced Structural Analysis and Design | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401310 - Structural Analysis | - |
| This course aims at introducing topics based on recent developments and advances in structural engineering. It includes topics related to the analysis and design of structural systems through the use of computers. Emphasis will be placed on available computer software used in industry such as SAP2000, SAFE, ETABS, and STADPRO. | ||
| 0401414 | Reinforced Concrete Design II | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401315 - Reinforced Concrete Design I | - |
| Working stress and ultimate design methods; crack and deflection control provisions; continuous beams, analysis and design of two-way slab systems; design of short and slender columns; computer applications. | ||
| 0401416 | Prestressed Concrete Design | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401315 - Reinforced Concrete Design I. | - |
| Principles and methods of prestressing; stress computation and prestress loss estimation, structural design philosophy; Flexure: working stress and ultimate strength analysis and design, design for shear and torsion; deflection computation and control; analysis and design of composite beams and continuous beams; application of prestressed concrete in bridges. | ||
| 0401471 | Dynamics of Structures | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401310 - Structural Analysis | - |
| Pre/Co: | 0401305 - Computational Methods in Civil Engineering | - |
| 1501113 | Programming for Engineers. | - |
| This course covers the dynamic response of single degrees of freedom (SDOF) systems and multiple degrees of freedom (MDOF) systems. Topics include free and forced vibration of undamped and damped structures; numerical solution techniques to the equations of motion; earthquake analysis of linear systems. Applications to the study of buildings are introduced using computer programs. Lab experiments involve the dynamic test of a few structures. | ||
| 0401472 | Analysis and Design for Lateral Loads | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401315 - Reinforced Concrete Design I. | - |
| Introduces basic principles of horizontal loads and their effect on the building, covering both wind and earthquake loads. Static analysis of wind and earthquake loads using relevant codes. Introduces lateral load resisting systems such as shear walls and frames; selection of the structural system, design of structural system components based on current code design provisions. Emphasizes the use of computers in analysis and design for lateral loads. | ||
| 0401427 | Traffic Systems Design | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401321 - Transportation Engineering. | - |
| Traffic flow characteristics and modeling; traffic control devices; intersection traffic control; warrant analysis; basics of signal timing and design; delay models and level of service; specialized optimization and simulation traffic software. | ||
| 0401428 | Transportation and Environment | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401321 - Transportation Engineering | - |
| 0401345 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering. | - |
| This is a project-based course that covers the impacts of transportation on the environment, including air quality issues, noise pollution issues, hazardous materials issues, land use issues; water pollution and wetlands issues; and related environmental issues. The course will also introduce travel demand forecasting as the primary tool in transportation planning. | ||
| 0401429 | Introduction to GIS for Civil Engineers | (2-2:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401222 – Surveying | - |
| 1501113 | Programming for Engineers. | - |
| This course is designed to introduce Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for civil engineering students. It introduces students to the concepts and fundamentals of GIS regarding a diverse range of applications in civil engineering. Topics covered include GIS definitions and history, components of GIS, data types and formats, geographic referencing frameworks, data capture techniques, and analysis methods. The course will allow students to develop skills to capture and analyze spatially referenced data and communicate results obtained using GIS. The course includes a lab for hands-on training with GIS software. | ||
| 0401435 | Specifications and Quantity Surveying | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisites: | Pre/Co: 0401315 - Reinforced Concrete Design 1 | - |
| 0401358 | Foundation Engineering. | - |
| Introduction; types and documents of tenders; types of construction contracts; bonds and insurance requirements; International general conditions and obligations of construction contracts; preparation of specifications; project cost components, cost estimation; overheads, quantity surveying and bill of quantities; earthwork estimation, concrete, and steel work estimation. | ||
| 0401439 | Construction Site Safety and Quality Management | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | Pre/Co: 0401437 – Construction Engineering. | - |
| Construction Safety before the Work Commences; Construction Safety Process Key Components; Legal Aspects and standards In Construction Safety; Technical Issues in Construction Safety; Other Considerations. Introduction to Construction Quality Management, Application of Total Quality Management (TQM) in Construction, Cost of Total Quality, Management and Technical Tools for Quality in Construction projects, Introduction to Quality Standards, Principles, and Procedures. | ||
| 0401443 | Solid and Hazardous Waste Management | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401345 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering. | - |
| The course introduces students to solid and hazardous waste management, the risk to human health and the environment, and applications of these principles in professional practice. The course covers various aspects of solid and hazardous waste management, including characterization, transport, management strategies, treatment, technologies, and disposal. The course includes material for developing skills in planning, assessment, investigation, and design of waste management projects. | ||
| 0401444 | Coastal Engineering | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401445 - Hydraulic Engineering & Design, | - |
| 1440261 | Differential equations for Engineers. | - |
| This course aims at conveying basic knowledge about coastal processes and management strategies. It will familiarize students with wave theories, the beach evolution process, coastal protection structures, and coastal zone management strategies for sustainable beaches. | ||
| 0401447 | Water Resources Engineering | (2-3:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401445 - Hydraulic Engineering & Design, Introduction to Probability and Statistics. | - |
| It intends to provide a basic background for the planning and designing systems to manage water resources. Concepts of hydrology, hydraulics, geology, and economics are introduced in a unified framework. They emphasize why and how things are done. | ||
| 0401449 | Remote Sensing of the Environment | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401222 - Surveying. | - |
| This course is designed to expose students to principles of remote sensing, photogrammetry, image interpretation, and their applications in natural resource management and environmental monitoring. The first part of the course will cover the remote sensing principles and techniques to acquire, enhance, interpret and analyze remote sensing imagery using visual and computer-based methods. The second part of the course will focus on applying remote sensing imagery and data, specifically Multispectral, Thermal Infrared, and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) for wetlands, watersheds, pollution, environmental monitoring, and land use planning. Students of this course will come out with a mastery of interpretation, classification, measurement, environmental monitoring, and map-making skills specific to hazards monitoring, hydrology, and land use/land cover. | ||
| 0401450 | Foundation Engineering II | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401358 - Foundation Engineering I. | - |
| Design trapezoidal footings, Strap footings, Mat foundations, Sheet piles, and anchored sheet pile walls, Braced cuts, Reinforced earth, and Pile foundations. Topics that can also be included (depending on time availability) are the design of foundations on difficult soils (collapsible and expansive soils). | ||
| 0401451 | Introduction to Geo-Environmental Engineering | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401345 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering | - |
| 0401351 | Geotechnical Engineering | - |
| 0401343 | Fluid Mechanics | - |
| 0401344 | Fluid Mechanics Laboratory. | - |
| The course covers the investigation, designing, and construction solutions to waste containment and soil and groundwater pollution problems by developing an understanding of the engineering concepts and processes and introducing them to specialist techniques, such as contaminant transport modeling. | ||
| 0401452 | Geotechnical Engineering II | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401358- Foundation Engineering. | - |
| Nature and origin of soil; Permeability and seepage; stress within a soil mass; stress-strain behavior; shear strength of cohesionless soil; theories of compressibility and consolidation; undrained and drained shear strength of cohesive soil; creep in soft soil. | ||
| 0401457 | Slopes and Embankments | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | 0401351 - Geotechnical Engineering. | - |
| Design and analyze earth slopes; the use and application of stability formulae; charts and computer programs. Stability analysis; slope movement, mechanics of slope failure, determination of phreatic surface, and remedial measures for correcting slopes. | ||
| 040146X | Special Topics | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisite: | Depends on the topic. | - |
| These courses cover special advanced topics in one of the areas of Civil Engineering. The contents vary depending on the topic. | ||
| 0401494 | Sustainable Design and Construction | (3-0:3) |
| Prerequisites: | 0401345 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering | - |
| 0401321 | Transportation Engineering | - |
| 0401315 | Reinforced Concrete Design I. | - |
| This course introduces students to the concept and implications of sustainable development for the practice of design and construction in civil engineering. Two approaches for integrating sustainable design considerations are discussed: life cycle analysis and the US Green Buildings Council (USGBS) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system. The course is project-based and involves theoretical lectures and teamwork involving applying knowledge of sustainable design and construction to a design project. | ||
C. Courses offered for other majors
The Civil Engineering department offers the course described below for students in other engineering majors.
| 0401142 | Man and the Environment | (3-0:3) |
| The course aims to raise awareness and introduce fundamental environmental engineering and sciences principles. It covers domestic, regional, and global environmental problems; man’s relation with the environment and its balancing systems; types of pollution, measurement, and control; consumption of natural resources; waste production, and sustainable development. Students will conduct practical laboratory experiments to develop basic research skills; produce, display, analyze relevant data, and report results. Students are encouraged to volunteer for community activities to improve the environment. | ||
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.
Throughout your studies, you will master sound engineering principles and develop the ability to apply acquired knowledge to solve real-world civil engineering challenges. Our emphasis on practical problem-solving, design proficiency, laboratory assignments, and senior design projects prepares you for diverse career paths in civil engineering. Opportunities span planning, designing, supervising, and managing projects related to various structures like buildings, airports, bridges, dams, and tunnels, as well as infrastructures including roads, highways, hydraulics, groundwater systems, drainage systems, and environmental protection systems. Graduates from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are well-equipped to pursue further studies or engage in full-time/part-time research endeavors.
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