Civil Engineering Technology (BCVET) : Bachelor
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Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology (BCVET)
Program Mission
Working in partnership with industry, the Civil Engineering Technology four years Program provides quality education that prepares innovative engineers capable of serving the community and fulfilling personal ambitions with excellence. The department also strives to produce highly skilled civil engineering technicians after completing the first two years of the program.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology program covers different streams in Civil Engineering including planning and design of buildings, bridges, transportation systems, water resources and supply, with particular attention to protection of the environment. It prepares students for positions as engineers with the technical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers in planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure in a sustainable environment. Civil Engineering Technology provides an excellent broad education with specialized areas to serve the needs of the global UAE industry. The curriculum produces high-quality engineers known for productivity, professionalism, and competence in the workplace. Graduates will have the ability to analyze and design systems, specify project methods and materials,
perform cost estimates and analyzes, and manage technical tasks in support of both public and private sector organizations in Civil Engineering construction.
The graduates will have the ability to work professionally and efficiently; to gather and use information effectively. The program instills leadership qualities based on moral and ethical principles coupled with sound and rational judgment.
The program stresses the effective use of technology, information resources and engineering tools. Additionally, the program is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in Civil Engineering Technology and other areas of professional practice.
This program offers elective concentrations in Structures Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering and Transportation Engineering. Students will have the option to graduate with a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
upon the successful completion of 79 credits inclusive of the 8 week Work Placement.
Program Goals
- With the technical knowledge and skills required by the industry to professionally develop, design, construct, operate, and maintain projects in areas of the built environment and global infrastructures.
- Equipped for lifelong learning, professional development, and adhering to international Code of Ethics.
- Capable to engage in sustainable activities through community and work-based opportunities.
- With effective leadership, team building, and communication skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, a HCT graduate in Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology should demonstrate:
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an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Civil Engineering Technology.
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an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Civil Engineering Technology.
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an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
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an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes;
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an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
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An ability to develop and evaluate a business plan to transform an engineering design (systems, products ,services and solutions) into a business opportunity utilizing entrepreneurial skills and knowledge
Completion Requirements
Students seeking the Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology degree must successfully complete the following minimum requirements:
- A minimum of 146 credits, as follows:
- A minimum requirement of 92 credits of the program major as follows:
- a minimum of 77 core courses including Work Placement for 16 weeks
- a minimum of 15 credits of electives in the major
- A minimum requirement of 21 credits in Math and Science courses.
- A minimum requirement of 33 credits in General Studies according to the General Studies breakdown and as advised in the study plan of the program.
- A minimum requirement of 92 credits of the program major as follows:
- A minimum CGPA of 2.00.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Civil Engineering Core Courses | ||
Required Credits: 77 | ||
CVE 2001 | Applied Drafting and CAD: Civil | 1 |
CVE 2013 | CAD tools in Civil Engineering | 3 |
CVE 2103 | Site Surveying | 3 |
CVE 2113 | Quantity Surveying and Estimating | 3 |
CVE 2203 | Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
CVE 2213 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
CVE 2303 | Soil Mechanics | 3 |
CVE 2403 | Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics | 3 |
CVE 2603 | Construction Materials | 3 |
CVE 2613 | Civil Engineering Construction | 3 |
CVE 2903 | Sophomore Design Project | 3 |
CVE 3203 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
CVE 3303 | Highway Engineering | 3 |
CVE 3403 | Water Resources and Supply | 3 |
CVE 3503 | Foundation Engineering | 3 |
CVE 3513 | Concrete Design I | 3 |
CVE 4413 | Environmental Engineering | 3 |
CVE 4503 | Steel Design | 3 |
CVE 4902 | Capstone Design Project I | 2 |
CVE 4912 | Capstone Design Project II | 2 |
EGN 1133 | Design Thinking in Technology | 3 |
EGN 2712 | Applied Programing for Engineers | 2 |
EGN 2806 | Work Placement I | 6 |
EGN 3012 | Project Management | 2 |
EGN 3212 | Economics for Engineering | 2 |
EGN 3806 | Work Placement II | 6 |
Mathematics and Science Required Courses | ||
Required Credits: 21 | ||
CHM 1103 | Engineering Chemistry | 3 |
MTH 1103 | Pre Calculus | 3 |
MTH 1203 | Calculus I | 3 |
MTH 2103 | Calculus II | 3 |
MTH 2503 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
MTH 3013 | Calculus III | 3 |
PHY 1203 | Physics II | 3 |
General Studies | ||
Required Credits: 33 | ||
English, Arabic or other Languages | ||
Required Credits: 12 | ||
Humanities or Art | ||
Required Credits: 3 | ||
AES 1003 | ||
Information Technology and Mathematics | ||
Required Credits: 6 | ||
ICT 2013 and MTH 1113 | ||
The Natural Sciences | ||
Required Credits: 3 | ||
PHY 1103 | ||
The Social or Behavioral Sciences | ||
Required Credits: 9 |
Concentration Name: Structures Engineering
Total Credit Hours: 15
Concentration Curriculum:
Concentration Electives:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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CVE 4513 | Concrete Design II | 3 |
CVE 4523 | Steel Design II | 3 |
CVE 4533 | Prestressed Concrete Design | 3 |
CVE 4603 | Construction Contract Management | 3 |
CVE 4613 | Concrete Technology | 3 |
CVE 4803 | Special Topics in Civil Engineering | 3 |
CVE 4893 | Directed Study | 3 |
Concentration code: STR |
Concentration Name: Transportation Engineering
Total Credit Hours: 15
Concentration Curriculum:
Concentration Electives:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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CVE 4303 | Traffic Engineering | 3 |
CVE 4313 | Urban Transportation | 3 |
CVE 4323 | Transportation Planning | 3 |
CVE 4333 | GIS Applications in Civil Engineering | 3 |
CVE 4343 | Bridge Engineering | 3 |
CVE 4353 | Road Design and Construction | 3 |
CVE 4803 | Special Topics in Civil Engineering | 3 |
CVE 4893 | Directed Study | 3 |
Concentration code: TRN |
Concentration Name: Water and Environmental Engineering
Total Credit Hours: 15
Concentration Curriculum:
Concentration Electives:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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CVE 4403 | Waste Water Engineering | 3 |
CVE 4423 | Solid Waste Management | 3 |
CVE 4433 | Sustainability in Civil Engineering | 3 |
CVE 4443 | Coastal Engineering | 3 |
CVE 4453 | Environmental Regulatory Compliance and Public Policy | 3 |
CVE 4463 | Green Buildings | 3 |
CVE 4803 | Special Topics in Civil Engineering | 3 |
CVE 4893 | Directed Study | 3 |
Concentration code: WAE |
Description | Data |
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Total Required Credits | 146 |
Maximum Duration of Study | 6 years |
Cost Recovery Program | No |
Minimum Duration of Study | 4 years |
Program Code | BCVET |
Major Code | CVE |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Year 1 | ||
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Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
EGN 1133 | Design Thinking in Technology | 3 |
LSC 1103 | Professional Communication and Reporting | 3 |
LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
MTH 1103 | Pre Calculus | 3 |
PHY 1103 | Physics I | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
LSC 2103 | Academic Reading and Writing II | 3 |
LSS 1123 | Basic Research Methods | 3 |
MTH 1113 | Statistics for Engineering | 3 |
MTH 1203 | Calculus I | 3 |
PHY 1203 | Physics II | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
AES 1013 | Arabic Communications I | 3 |
CHM 1103 | Engineering Chemistry | 3 |
Credit Hours | 6 | |
Year 2 | ||
Semester 1 | ||
AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
CVE 2001 | Applied Drafting and CAD: Civil | 1 |
CVE 2203 | Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
CVE 2403 | Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics | 3 |
CVE 2603 | Construction Materials | 3 |
MTH 2103 | Calculus II | 3 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Semester 2 | ||
CVE 2103 | Site Surveying | 3 |
CVE 2213 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
CVE 2303 | Soil Mechanics | 3 |
CVE 2903 | Sophomore Design Project | 3 |
ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Summer | ||
CVE 2013 | CAD tools in Civil Engineering | 3 |
CVE 2113 | Quantity Surveying and Estimating | 3 |
EGN 2806 | Work Placement I * | 6 |
Credit Hours | 12 | |
Year 3 | ||
Semester 1 | ||
CVE 2613 | Civil Engineering Construction | 3 |
CVE 3203 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
CVE 3403 | Water Resources and Supply | 3 |
CVE 3503 | Foundation Engineering | 3 |
MTH 2503 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
CVE 3303 | Highway Engineering | 3 |
CVE 3513 | Concrete Design I | 3 |
EGN 2712 | Applied Programing for Engineers | 2 |
EGN 3012 | Project Management | 2 |
BUS 2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
MTH 3013 | Calculus III | 3 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Summer | ||
EGN 3806 | Work Placement II | 6 |
Credit Hours | 6 | |
Year 4 | ||
Semester 1 | ||
AES 3003 | Professional Arabic | 3 |
CVE 4902 | Capstone Design Project I | 2 |
EGN 3212 | Economics for Engineering | 2 |
3 Elective Courses | 9 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Semester 2 | ||
CVE 4413 | Environmental Engineering | 3 |
CVE 4503 | Steel Design | 3 |
CVE 4912 | Capstone Design Project II | 2 |
2 Elective Courses | 6 | |
Credit Hours | 14 | |
Total Credit Hours | 146 |
*Work Placement I shall start after year 2 Summer Semester is completed.
Abu Dhabi Men's
Anf Ziadat, PhD Civil Engineering, South Dakota School Mines and Technology, USA
Badi Ali Ali, Masters Geodetic Science, The Ohio State University, USA
Milan Krasulja, PhD Civil Engineering, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Nassir Eltinay, Masters Architectural Engineer, The University of Kansas, USA
Sukina Alzyoud, PhD Civil Engineering, Imperial College London, UK
Tarig Ahmed, PhD Civil Engineering, University of London, UK
Vasko Alexandrov, PhD Civil Engineering, University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Bulgaria
Dubai Men's
Adel Al Wazeer, PhD Civil Engineering, University of Maryland, USA
Elgaali Elgaali, PhD Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, USA
Imad Chobaki, PhD Civil and Structural Engineering, University of Salford, UK
Majid Akram, PhD Civil Engineering, West Virginia University, USA
Samir Zaki Janho, Masters Civil Engineering, University of Kansas, USA