UNAM Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

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1 UNAM Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

1.1 Civil Engineering

1.1.1 Degree

1.1.2 Introduction

1.1.3 Curriculum Structure

1.1.4 Admission Criteria

1.1.5 Duration of Study

1.1.6 Modules

1.2 See Also

University of Namibia Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

Degree

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Introduction

The aim of the programme for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Honours) is to produce Graduate Engineers with knowledge, skills and technical abilities in civil engineering and who can competently work in design, structural analysis, construction management, infrastructure and transport planning, transport engineering, water systems engineering and public health engineering; thus providing the potential for further professional training towards the requirements for registration as Professional Civil Engineers.

Curriculum Structure

The programme for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Honours) runs over four (4) academic years, which are made up of a total of eight (8) semesters. A semester consists of 14 weeks of lectures plus 2 weeks of university examinations. Year 1 of study (semester I and II) is common to all engineering disciplines. From Year 2 to Year 4 (semesters III to VIII), students mainly take civil engineering modules. Semester VIII is fully dedicated to Research and Design Projects and thus there are no taught modules in this semester.
A 16 Credit module requires a total of 56 hours of Lecture (L) plus 28 hours of Tutorials (T) or Labs (Practical Session (PS)). A 12 Credit module requires a total of 42 hours of Lecture plus 28 hours of Tutorials or Practical Sessions. An 8 Credit module requires a total of 28 hours of Lect ure plus 14 hours of Tutorials or Practical Session. As part of Continuous Assessment (CA), students must do at least two (2) Written Tests in addition to some Assignments and Lab Reports, where applicable.

Admission Criteria

To register in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree programme, a candidate must hold a valid National Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) at NSSC-O level (IGCSE level) or NSSC-H level (HIGCSE level) with passes in at least five subjects, which add up to at least 25 points, calculated using the specified UNAM scale. Equivalent qualifications are acceptable. The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology may administer an entrance test when admission places are scarce.
The minimum entry requirements for admission into the First Year of Engineering are as follows:

Successful completion of the Pre-engineering Year with passes in Physics, Chemistry and in all Mathematics and Statistics Modules within two academic years, or
A score of 2 or better in Mathematics and Physical Science and a score of 3 or better in English at NSSC-H level (HIGCSE level) or equivalent qualifications. If English was not taken at NSSC-H level, at least a “B” symbol in English at NSSC-O level will be required.
Students who have completed the First Year of Science at UNAM with passes in Physics, Chemistry and in all Mathematics and Statistics modules may be admitted to the First Year of Engineering provided they have at least a “C” symbol in English at NSSC-O level. This criterion will only be applied when there is capacity to admit.

Duration of Study

The minimum duration for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree programme is four (4) years. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree must be completed with in six (6) years of full-time study for students who begin at Year 1 of Engineering or seven (7) years for students who begin with Pre-engineering.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
Engineering Mathematics I
Engineering Drawing
Physics for Physical Science I
Computing Fundamentals
Workshop Practice
Fundamentals of Engineering
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Contemporary Social Issues

Year 1, Semester 2
Engineering Mathematics II
Materials Science
Physics for Physical Science II
Engineering Mechanics I
Chemistry 1B
English for Academic Purposes

Year 2, Semester 1
Engineering Mathematics III
Introduction to Engineering Geology
Engineering Mechanics II
Computer Science for Engineers
Fluid Mechanics
Computer Aided Drawing
Statistics for Engineers

Year 2, Semester 2
Engineering Mathematics IV
Building Materials
Introduction to Environmental Science
Planning and Design Methodology
Surveying for Engineers
Solid Mechanics I
Strength of Materials
Industrial Attachment I

Year 3, Semester 1
Hydrology and Water Supply
Theory of Structures
Infrastructure Planning
Geo-Technical Engineering
Geology for Engineers
Fundamentals of Economics
Buildings and Construction Management

Year 3, Semester 2
Experimental and Research Methods
Entrepreneurship
Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
Hydraulics
Design of Steel and Timber Structures
Reinforced and Pre-stressed Concrete Design
Transport Planning and Engineering I
Industrial Attachment II

Year 4, Semester 1
Society and the Engineer
Project Management
Design of Buildings
Transport Planning and Engineering II
Wastewater and Solid Waste Management
Contract Management and Laws of Contract
Design of Bridges
Research Proposal

Year 4, Semester 2
Research Project
Civil Engineering Design Project