College of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Sami Tabsh, Head

Faculty

• Jamaleldin Abdalla
  
• Akmal Abdelfatah
  
• Ghassan Abu-Lebdeh
  
• Khaled Al-Shibli
  
• Adil Al-Tamimi
  
• Mousa Attom
  
• Mohammad-Reza Banan
  
• Salwa Beheiry
  
• Magdi El-Emam
  
• Sameh El-Sayegh
  
• Rami Hawileh
  
• Hayder Rasheed
  
• Isaac Wait

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

The mission of the civil engineering program at AUS is to provide students with the highest level of technical preparation, professional development and leadership skills for successful careers in civil engineering and excellence in higher education by providing high-quality education based on a well-balanced curriculum.

The civil engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET as well as by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The civil engineering program provides the necessary technical skills in mathematics, basic sciences, engineering sciences, engineering design, humanities and social sciences consistent with accreditation standards and national needs. The program provides critical learning for a broad foundation in structures, environmental engineering, geotechnical, materials, water resources, urban planning and transportation. Considerable emphasis is placed on group-based, open-ended design projects to provide students with the necessary skills for creative teamwork and to prepare them professionally for diverse employment opportunities. Preparation for professional practice and graduate studies is accomplished through careful selection of professional and technical electives. Students are motivated to keep abreast of current technical developments, to improve communication skills, to use computer tools, to be aware of project constraints, and to develop and maintain high standards of ethics and professionalism. The civil engineering program provides an environment conducive to learning that stimulates both students and faculty.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the civil engineering program are expected to be able to:

• utilize mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to address and solve multifaceted problems
  
• apply analytical, experimental, design and management techniques with proficiency in the use of modern tools to solve civil engineering problems
  
• understand the global, ethical and social implications of the profession and utilize them with regards to public safety and environmental protection
  
• utilize oral and written communication skills and collaborate effectively as members of a multidisciplinary team
  
• pursue successful employment and lifelong learning, as well as graduate studies

Program Outcomes

Upon graduation, an AUS student of civil engineering should be able to demonstrate the following:

• apply the principles and methods of mathematics, science and engineering basics to formulate and solve problems effectively
  
• use computer software and modern laboratory equipment to solve civil engineering and related problems
  
• use the theory and practice required to analyze and design structural, geotechnical, transportation, water and environmental systems
  
• apply the techniques of cost analysis and estimation, planning, scheduling and control in the management of civil engineering projects
  
• employ civil engineering codes of practice, specifications and testing standards to evaluate and select suitable construction materials
  
• communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with different types of audiences on various topics
  
• function well in projects that involve team members who represent multidisciplinary fields on wide range of subjects
  
• carry out civil engineering tasks and make decisions ethically and professionally with consideration of social and global implications
  
• conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret results and present them effectively
  
• pursue, where appropriate, graduate studies in civil engineering or a related discipline
  
• demonstrate proficiency in mathematics, science and engineering basics through passing a comprehensive assessment examination
  
• participate actively in professional activities and appreciate the engagement in lifelong learning

Degree Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 140 credits to graduate. After the third year, each student is required to devote at least five weeks to the summer internship prior to graduation. In the fourth year, each student is required to complete a senior design project. All civil engineering students are required to take a comprehensive assessment examination during this capstone course sequence.

Students seeking the BSCE degree must satisfy the following requirements:

General Education Requirements (44 credits)

• English language competency requirement: a minimum of 12 credits in 100-level or above writing (WRI)/English (ENG) courses, including ENG 204 and ENG 207
  
• Arabic heritage requirement: any course listed as an Arabic heritage requirement
  
• mathematics and/or statistics requirement: MTH 103 and MTH 104
  
• science requirement: CHM 101, PHY 101 and PHY 101L
  
• humanities and social sciences requirement: a minimum of 15 credits to be selected from the areas of  humanities and social sciences with at least six credits taken from the humanities area and at least six credits taken from the social sciences area. If the three credits in courses on Arabic heritage are satisfied by one of the theme courses (THM 301 or THM 302), three additional credits must be taken from the humanities or social sciences courses.
  
• computer literacy requirement: satisfied through extensive use of computer resources in courses throughout the engineering curriculum
  
• information literacy requirement: satisfied through WRI 102 and ENG 204

Major Requirements (81 credits)

• CVE 202 Construction Materials Lab
• CVE 211 Fundamentals of Graphics and Programming
• CVE 220 Statics
• CVE 221 Construction Materials and Quality Control
• CVE 223 Mechanics of Materials
• CVE 240 Fluid Mechanics
• CVE 241 Elementary Surveying
• CVE 242 Field Plane Surveying
• CVE 263 Urban Transportation Planning
• CVE 267 Civil Engineering Cost Analysis
• CVE 301 Theory of Structures
• CVE 303 Geotechnical Engineering Lab
• CVE 304 Environmental and Water Engineering Lab
• CVE 310 Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics
• CVE 312 Structural Steel Design
• CVE 313 Reinforced Concrete Design
• CVE 325 Computational Methods
• CVE 331 Geotechnical Engineering Principles
• CVE 333 Geotechnical Engineering Design
• CVE 341 Water Resources Engineering
• CVE 351 Environmental Engineering
• CVE 363 Highway Design
• CVE 367 Project Estimating, Planning and Control
• CVE 397 Professional Training in Civil Engineering
• CVE 490 Civil Engineering Design Project I
• CVE 491 Civil Engineering Design Project II
• MTH 203 Calculus III
• MTH 205 Differential Equations
• MTH 221 Linear Algebra
• NGN 110 Introduction to Engineering and Computing
• NGN 111 Introduction to Statistical Analysis
• PHY 102 General Physics II
•  PHY 102L General Physics Laboratory II

Major Electives (minimum of 9 credits)

• CVE 410 Computer Methods in Structural Analysis and Design
• CVE 411 Structural Concrete Design
• CVE 413 Concrete Bridge Design
• CVE 437 Advanced Concrete Technology
• CVE 442 Advanced Foundation Engineering
• CVE 446 Geotechnical Dam Engineering
• CVE 450 Physical and Chemical Processes in Environmental Engineering
• CVE 456 Traffic Engineering
• CVE 457 Airport Planning and Design
• CVE 463 Construction Management
• CVE 468 Systems Construction Management, Scheduling and Control
• CVE 494 Special Topics in Civil Engineering

Free Electives (minimum of 6 credits)
A minimum of six credits from any courses offered at or above the 100 level.

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