Science in Civil Engineering

The oldest and most elegant branch of engineering profession in engineering colleges all over the world and that is due to the fact that civil engineering is related to almost all aspects of civilization. Many of the important things in our lives that we take for granted are the product of civil engineering. Civil engineer deals with a wide variety of engineering aspects such as designing, construction, and maintenance of different structure (buildings, embankments, storage tanks, dams, roads, water and wastewater networks, irrigation and drainage networks, etc. ), solving execution problems, managing engineering and construction projects, and it just does not end there. Civil engineer also has a significant role in planning and managing transportation systems, terrific safety, conservation and development of water resources, treatment and reuse of Wastewater, and the list extends. The civil engineering curriculum in Qassim University is set to serve the broad range activities of the profession. It is designed to fulfill the student's need of sufficient and balanced content of different civil engineering topics. Initially such topics cover most, if not all, of the sub-disciplines of civil engineering. Students then choose to specialize in one or more sub-disciplines towards the end of the degree

Duration of Study:

• Five years

Total Credit Hours:

• 160 credit hours

Credit Hours Required for Graduation:

• 160 credit hours: 
  1.    University Requirements:12 credit hours
  2.    College Requirements:48 credit hours
  3.    Program and/or Department Requirements:73 credit hours (including 6 credit hours to be selected from a set of elective courses)
  4.    Free Electives: 6 credit hours to be selected from the courses available at the university
   

Student Category:

•   Male and female students holding a high school certificate (scientific track) or equivalent, who meet the university’s admission requirements

Specialization Track:

•    No specialization tracks – students graduate with a degree in Civil Engineering

Mode of Study:

•    Direct (in-person) learning

Required Major:

• The admission to the college is based on a student's total score composed from percentile rank in high school test (30%), score in achievement test (40%), and score in qualification test (30%). The student’s total score is calculated from a weighted combination of these three test scores. The weight of each test score is determined by the university council. Priority is given to the students having the higher total scores. The total number of students accepted is also determined by the University Council according to the capacities of scientific colleges.

Admission from outside the major:

•     Requires the approval of the dean of the college to which the student is transferring, based on the college’s regulations.
•     The student must not have studied more than four semesters at the university.
•     The transfer request must be submitted within the period specified by the university.
•     The student may submit a transfer request after completing at least one semester.
•    The student is allowed to transfer from one major to another only once or twice during their academic career.
   

Tuition Fees:

• No tuition fees for Saudi students (government-funded program). Tuition fees apply to non-Saudi students in accordance with the university’s regulations

Required GPA:

Admission Selection Mechanism:

• Selection is based on the weighted average (high school GPA + aptitude test + achievement test), according to the percentage determined annually by the University Council.

 Program Education Objectives:

1) Preparation of the graduates to have a successful career as civil engineers in governmental and private sectors. 
2) Preparation of the graduates to pursue their professional development through self-learning and advanced degrees. 
3) Preparation of the graduates to progress to positions of leadership in their profession. 
4) Preparation of the graduates to effectively participate in the sustainable development of the Saudi Society.
 

Program Track Details:

• There are no specialized tracks within the program; the program awards a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a general track covering all fields of civil engineering.

Career Opportunities

1.   All engineering administrations in the governmental authorities

2.  The projects operation and maintenance administrations in the governmental authorities. 

3.  The ministry of water and electricity. 

4.  The ministry of municipal and village affairs. 

5.  The Saudi commission for the engineers.

6.  The general institution for the waters refinement. 

7.  The general institution for ports. 

8.  The Saudi airlines. 

9.  The military occupations management.

10.  The constructions and contracting companies. 

11.  The electronics and communication companies. 

12.  The power and electric energy companies. 

13.  The Ministry of transportations.

14.  The Ministry of agriculture and water recourses. 

15.  The general institution for the electricity. 

16.  The water and sewage authority. 

17.  The Saudi Arabia Aramco company. 

18.  The Saudi company for the basic industries (SABIC) 

19.  The unified Saudi company for electricity (SCECO). 

20.  The construction material factories.
    
     

Knowledge and Understanding

 K1 Acquire knowledge of Basic sciences (Math, Physics, management, economy, etc.) and Basic Engineering sciences.

 K2 Identify complex civil engineering problems by recognizing the principles of civil engineering subjects, basic sciences, and mathematics. 

K3 Relate knowledge of Math, Statistics, basic sciences to their engineering specialization, together with in-depth knowledge of that specialization. 

K4 Comprehensively Identify research and inquiry methodologies 

Skills 

S1 Formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, mathematics, and management 

S2 Apply appropriate engineering techniques, and modern IT tools, including prediction and modeling to civil engineering constructions/installations/establishments to assess their characteristics and performance. 

S3 Apply engineering design principles to produce solutions that meet specified needs, relevant to civil engineering, with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors 

S4 Communicate effectively with a range of audiences 

S5 Conduct inquiries, investigations, and research for complex issues and problems. 

S6 Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions 

Values 

V1 Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. 

V2 Acquire new knowledge, as needed, using appropriate learning strategies 

V3 Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.