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Graduate Studies Guide 2008 2008 ‫ﺩﻟﻴﻞ ﺍﻟﺪﺭﺍﺳﺎﺕ ﺍﻟﻌﻠﻴﺎ‬
College of Graduate Studies & Research ‫آﻠﻴﺔ اﻟﺪراﺳﺎت اﻟﻌﻠﻴﺎ و اﻟﺒﺤﺚ اﻟﻌﻠﻤﻲ‬
University of Sharjah ‫ﺟﺎﻣﻌﺔ اﻟﺸﺎرﻗﺔ‬
Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering

College of Engineering – Department of Civil Engineering
1. Introduction \ Program Mission

Civil Engineering is a vital profession in the development of cities and societies. Civil
Engineers are involved in the analysis, design and problem solving of a variety of issues
related to human society which include, but not limited to, structures, water resources,
the environment, transportation, and management of various types of construction
projects. To meet the current rapid developments in the market, civil engineers must
always be up-to-date and in a state of continuous self-education.
The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Sharjah offers
a Master Program in Civil Engineering that prepares graduates to confidently confront
current and future challenges in an exciting profession and equip them with advanced
knowledge, practical skills, and knowledge discovery and application skills. The program
achieved the official accreditation-eligible status from the UAE Ministry of Higher
Education and Scientific Research. The Department offers courses in the following
areas of specialization:
• Structural Engineering
• Construction and Materials
• Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
The Department has well qualified faculty and lecturers with many years of academic
and practical experience both regionally and internationally. The expertise of the
academic staff spans the main disciplines of modern civil & environmental engineering.
In addition, the department has laboratory facilities that are furnished with state-of-the-
art equipment and analytical instruments in support of advanced experimental work for
teaching, research and community service. The laboratories are also staffed with
qualified and well-trained laboratory assistants, technicians, and engineers.
2. Program Objectives
The overall objective of the Master’s Program is to provide the opportunity for qualified
engineers to advance their knowledge and knowledge discovery skills in the modern civil
engineering specializations. The program is also intended to support the development of
quality and relevant research, especially applied research. The program helps satisfy
the demand for highly educated professionals who can contribute to and lead the
scientific and technological development of the UAE and the region.
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The specific objectives of the program are to:

1. Provide graduate students with an advanced grasp of theories, principles and the
insight required to enhance their professional careers and/or to pursue further
higher education in their field of study.
2. Contribute to fulfilling the specialized needs of the various industries and
establishments in the UAE and the region.
3. Allow graduate students to undertake an area of specialization that matches their
abilities and aspirations and conduct research in that area.
4. Promote a sense of leadership, scholarship and service to the community.
3. Admission Criteria
The Department Research & Graduate Studies Committee may grant regular or
conditional enrollment for graduate study leading toward a Master degree to applicants
who satisfy the following academic qualifications and criteria:
1. Have a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or a closely-related field*) from a
recognized college or university with an overall undergraduate grade point average
of 3.00 (out of 4.0) or higher. The following is the list of transitional undergraduate
courses as required for entry into intended specialization.
2. The graduate admission committee may grant conditional admittance to applicants
whose GPA is 2.5 or higher and may require a GPA of at least 3.00 in the last 30
credits of their major courses, including courses that are related to their desired
specialization. Conditionally-accepted applicants must attain a grade point average
of 3.00 or higher during their first semester with at least 9 credit hours before being
fully admitted into the program.
3. Applicants must provide certified transcripts from the institution where they received
their B.Sc. degree, along with course descriptions, and must provide letter(s) of
reference.
4. Meet the applicable University admission criteria. Applicants are required to attain
a minimum TOFEL score (paper test) of 550 (or equivalent). Applicants with
TOFEL score of 530 (or equivalent) may be provisionally admitted to the program
provided that they achieve a TOFEL score of 550 (or equivalent) by the end of
their first semester in the program
5. Have been reviewed and recommended for acceptance by the “Research &
Graduate Studies Committee” in the Department and approved by the
“Department Council”.
Full-time candidates of the Master degree must complete their requirements within a
minimum of 3 semesters and a maximum of 8 semesters from the date they are
admitted into the program.
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Specialization Required basic courses (or equivalent)

0401234 Dynamics
Structural Engineering 0401312 Structural Analysis 2
0401313 Reinforced Concrete 1
0401223 Surveying
Transportation Engineering
0401321 Transportation Engineering
0401233 Materials for Civil Engineering
Materials and Construction 0401313 Reinforced Concrete 1
0401356 Foundation Engineering
Water Resources & Environmental 0401345 Intro. to Environmental Engineering
Engineering 0401343 Fluid Mechanics
0401351 Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
0401356 Foundation Engineering
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These candidates are required to enroll in prerequisite courses, which they have
not taken in their prior studies, as deemed necessary by the Department’s
“Research & Graduate Studies Committee” and approved by the College and
University Council. These prerequisite courses should be completed within no
more than two semesters and will not be considered as part of the required credit
load for the graduate degree.
4. Program Structure
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Sharjah
offered the Master Program starting Fall 2004/2005. The department received “Eligibility
Accreditation Status” from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The
degree is titled: “Master of Science in Civil Engineering”. The program of study offers
two options:
1. Research thesis track, catering for the needs of research oriented students
who can devote adequate time to complete high quality research thesis; and
2. Non-thesis track, catering for the needs of professionals, especially those
who work full-time. As part of the requirements, students complete a high
quality research project.
The thesis track consists of 24 creditt hours of course work in addition to 9 credit hours
of thesis and the non-thesis track consists of 30 credit hours of course work, 3 credit
hours of research project and a final comprehensive exam. The program is subject to all
applicable regulations regarding graduate studies at the University of Sharjah. The
program is offered in two modes:
1. Full-time basis, suitable for engineers wishing to devote their time on their
studies and research work; and
2. Part-time, suitable for working professionals.
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The minimum degree requirement is 33 credit hours distributed as follows for the thesis
and the non-thesis tracks:
DEGREE REQUIREMENT FOR THE T HESIS DEGREE REQUIREMENT FOR THE NON-T HESIS
OPTION OPTION
Requirements Credits Requirements Credits
Compulsory General
9 Compulsory General Courses 9
Courses
Compulsory Specialized
9 Compulsory Specialized Courses 12
Courses
Elective Courses 6 Elective Courses 9
Graduate Seminar 0 Graduate Seminar 0
Thesis 9 Research Project 3
Comprehensive Examination 0
Total 33 Total 33
Curricula
The curricula requirements are classified into the following categories:

(I) General Compulsory Courses;
(II) Specialized Compulsory Courses;
(III) Elective Courses;
(IV) Graduate Seminar;
(V) Thesis or Research Project; and
(VI) Comprehensive Exam
I – General Compulsory Courses
Students must take the following three general courses:
Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite* Semester

Environmental Impact
0401564 Assessment and Risk 3 Grad Standing 1
Analysis
Advanced Numerical
0401509 3 Grad Standing 1
Methods
Applied Engineering
0401506 3 Grad Standing 2
Statistics
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II – Specialized Compulsory Courses
In addition, students must select from the following lists of specialized courses according
to specialization:
1. Thesis Track: a Set of Three (3) courses.
2. Non-Thesis Track: a Set of Four (4) Courses.
Structural Engineering Specialization
Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite*

0401511 Advanced Structural Mechanics 3 Grad Standing
Structural Dynamics and
0401512 3 Grad Standing
Earthquake Engineering
Advanced Behavior & Design of
Concrete Structures
0401514 Advanced Structural Steel Design 3 Grad Standing
Materials and Construction Specialization

0401531 Advanced Concrete Technology 3 Grad Standing
0401532 Advanced Materials in Construction 3 Grad Standing
Cost Analysis for Construction
Projects
Management & Scheduling of
Construction Projects
Water Resources & Environmental Engineering Specialization

0401541 Fluvial Hydraulics 3 Grad Standing
0401542 Mathematical Hydrology 3 Grad Standing
Water Resources Planning &
Management
0401544 Hydraulic Structures 3 Grad Standing
0401551 Environmental Geotechnology 3 Grad Standing
0401561 Water Quality Engineering 3 Grad Standing
0401562 Wastewater Treatment and Reuse 3 Grad Standing
Unit Operations in Environmental
Engineering
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Transportation Engineering Specialization

0401521 Traffic Flow Theory 3 Grad Standing
0401522 Applied Traffic Operations 3 Grad Standing
0401523 Urban Transportation Planning 3 Grad Standing
0401524 Intelligent Transportation Systems 3 Grad Standing
Geotechnical Engineering Specialization

0401551 Environmental Geotechnology 3 Grad Standing
0401552 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering 3 Grad Standing
0401553 Soil Improvement 3 Grad Standing
0401554 Soil Dynamics 3 Grad Standing
III – Elective Courses
Courses in this category are selected by the student in coordination with the supervisor
from any one (or combination) of the following:
1. Graduate course(s) offered by the department but not in specialization.
2. Any graduate course(s) from another department.
3. Courses selected from the list, below.
The minimum number of elective courses to be completed is as follows:

1. Thesis Track: Two (2) Courses.
2. Non-Thesis Track: Three (3) Courses.
List of Electives

0401505 Advanced Applied 3 0212261
Engineering Mathematics
Graduate
0401507 Buildings, Energy & Health 3
Standing
0401508 Finite Element Methods 3 0401312
Advanced Topics in Structural
0401519 3
Engineering Depends on
Advanced Topics in Topic
0401529 3
Transportation Engineering
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Advanced Topics in
0401539 3
Construction and Materials
Advanced Topics in
0401549 Environmental & Water 3
Resources Engineering
Advanced Topics in
0401559 3
Geotechnical Engineering
Independent Studies in Civil
0401589 3
Engineering
IV – Graduate Seminar
All students enrolled in the Thesis or Non-Thesis program must successfully complete a
Zero Credits graduate seminar course, as follows:
Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite

0401590 Graduate Seminar 0 Grad Standing
V – Thesis or Research Project
All students must complete one of the following tracks depending on their program:
1. Thesis Track: Nine (9) Credits Research-Based Thesis.
2. Non-Thesis Track: Three (3) Credits Research Project.

Completion of at
0401599 Master Thesis 9
least 12 credits
Taken During
0401597 Research Project 3
Final Semester
VI – Comprehensive Exam
All students enrolled in the Non-Thesis program must successfully complete a Zero-
Credits Comprehensive Examination, as follows:

Completion of all course
0401598 Comprehensive Examination 0
requirements
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Typical Study Plan for the Thesis Track
Year 1
Fall Semester Spring Semester
1. Advanced Numerical Methods 1. Applied Engineering Statistics
(0401509)—3 credits (0401506)—3 credits
2. Compulsory Specialized course—3 2. Compulsory Specialized course—3
credits credits
3. Elective Course—3 credits 3. Elective Course—3 credits
Year 2
1. Env. Impact Assessment and Risk 1. Thesis (0401599) – 6 credits

Analysis (0401564)—3 credits 3. Graduate Seminar (0401590)—0
2. Compulsory Specialized course—3 credits
credits
3. Thesis (0401599) – 3 credits
Typical Study Plan for the Non-Thesis Track
Year 1
1. Advanced Numerical Methods 1. Applied Engineering Statistics
(0401509)—3 credits (0401506)—3 credits
2. Compulsory Specialized course—3 2. Compulsory Specialized course—3
credits credits
3. Elective Course—3 credits 3. Elective Course—3 credits
Year 2
1. Env. Impact Assessment and Risk 1. Compulsory Specialized course—3

Analysis (0401564)—3 credits credits
2. Compulsory Specialized course—3 2. Research Project (0401597)—3 credits
credits 3. Graduate Seminar (0401590)—0
3. Elective Course—3 credits credits
4. Final Comprehensive Examination – 0
Credits (0401598)
*Proposed course number
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5. Course Description
0401505 Advanced Applied Engineering Mathematics (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0112261 Differential Equations for Engineers (or equivalent)
Complex functions, application of conformal mapping, Fourier series and
integrations, special functions, Legendre polynomials, Bessel functions, Laplace
Transforms and its application to ODE’s in engineering practice, Partial
Differential Equations.
0401506 Applied Engineering Statistics (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0212281 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (or
equivalent)
Moments and expectations of functions of single and multiple random variables.
Taylor series expansion for approximating mean and variance of functions.
Common probability distributions. Extreme Value Theory. Verification of
distribution models. Linear and non-linear multiple regression analysis.
Nomographs. Design of experiments and analysis of variance. Computer
Simulation.
0401507 Buildings, Energy and Health (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing
Solar Radiation, Shading Control, Daylight and Building Design, Human
Comfort, Properties of Moist Air, Heat Transfer in Building Structures and Air
Change and Natural Ventilation in Buildings.
0401508 Finite Element Methods (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0401312 Structural Analysis 2 (or equivalent)
Theoretical basis of the finite element method. Finite element discretization,
Formulation of Finite Elements for use in the solution of two-and three-
dimensional problems. Plate-bending problems and shell problems. Computer
implementations and Applications.
0401509 Advanced Numerical Methods (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0401405 Numerical Methods (or equivalent)
Numerical differentiation and integration, Solution of linear and differential
equations related to structural engineering, problems in structural dynamics,
Initial value problems. Newmark’s method. Series methods, finite method and
energy methods applied to problems in Civil Engineering.
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0401511 Advanced Structural Mechanics (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0401312 Structural Analysis 2 (or equivalent)
Studies of stress and strain, failure theories, and yield criterion, flexure and
torsion theories for solid and thin-walled members and energy methods.
0401512 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake (3-0:3)

Engineering
Prerequisite: 0401243 Dynamics & 0401312 Structural Analysis 2 (or their
equivalents)
Dynamic behavior of structural systems of one or more degree of freedom;
transient, steady state, and modal responses; nonlinear structural response,
distributed-parameter systems; analysis and design of earthquake-resistant
structures, including simplified seismic code procedures.
0401513 Advanced Behavior & Design of Concrete (3-0:3)

Structures
Prerequisite: 0401313 Reinforced Concrete 1 (or
equivalent)
Study of flexural, shear, torsion, combined forces, creep, shrinkage, deflection,
limit analysis and design applied to beams and frames; moment redistribution;
yield-line theory of slabs; deflection of two-way edge supported and flat slabs;
behavior and design of brackets, corbels, bearing walls, shear walls and beam-
column joints.
0401514 Advanced Structural Steel Design (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0401418 Steel Design (or equivalent)
Bolted and welded connections, Building Connections, Rigid Steel frames,
elastic and plastic design methods, supports of rigid frames, composite design.
0401519 Advanced Topics in Structural Engineering (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Consent of the
instructor
Subject matter varies from semester to semester, depending on the interest of
the students and the importance of the topic to the region as well as depending
on the specialties of the instructor.
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0401521 Traffic Flow Theory (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0401321 Transportation Engineering (or
equivalent)
Introduction to elements of traffic flow theory including principles of traffic stream
characteristics, capacity, queuing theory, and shock waves; application of traffic
flow theory to freeway and arterial traffic flow problems.
0401522 Applied Traffic Operations (3-0:3)

equivalent)
Application of traffic simulation models to the design and operations of traffic
facilities, including intersection, arterials, and freeways; assessment of traffic
signal timing strategies and freeway management and control strategies.
0401523 Urban Transportation Planning (3-0:3)

equivalent)
Concepts and methods of transportation planning, including network modeling,
travel demand forecasting, systems evaluation of multi-modal transportation
systems and operations of public transportation systems.
0401524 Intelligent Transportation Systems (3-0:3)

equivalent)
Concept and implementation of ITS; integrated ITS infrastructure; technical and
institutional components of integrated ITS infrastructure; system architecture,
instrumentation, communications, and implementation.
0401529 Advanced Topics in Transportation (3-0:3)

Engineering
Prerequisite: Depends on Topic
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0401531 Advanced Concrete Technology (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0401233 Materials for Civil Engineers (or
equivalent)
Hydration of Portland Cement, Gel formation, Cement paste microstructure,
Relationship between pore structure and concrete strength, Curing, Concreting
in cold and hot weathers, Introduction to fracture mechanics and failure
mechanism, Shrinkage and creep of concrete, Quality control, Underwater
concreting.
0401532 Advanced Materials in Construction (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0401233 Materials for Civil Engineers (or
equivalent)
Advancement in highway and Civil Engineering Materials: light weight
aggregates, high performance concrete, modified asphalt mixes (SUPERPAVE),
and corrosion protection of metallic structures. Application of composites
materials in civil engineering. Mechanical properties, durability and method of
testing and compliance with the specifications (AASHTO, ASTM, and BS).
Environmental and economical considerations for materials selection.
0401533 Cost Analysis for Construction Projects (3-0:3)

Detailed aspects of financial management skills needed by the construction
managers. Understanding of costs control and communication with accountants
or bookkeepers. Features include explanations of financial documents and cost
reports and an overview of bookkeeping fundamentals.
0401534 Management and Scheduling of Construction (3-0:3)

Projects
Construction management process; estimating, scheduling, control and
administrative functions of construction activities and their relations to project
duration; collaboration among the different project participants to ensure project
success; safety management and quality control.
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0401539 Advanced Topics in Construction and (3-0:3)

Materials
0401541 Fluvial Hydraulics (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0401343 Fluid Mechanics (or equivalent)
Equations of open channel flow; Hydraulics of ephemeral channels flow; Flood
routing; Diffusion and dispersion in open channel flow; Bed and suspended
sediment transport; Measuring devices; Hydraulic models; Methods of
computation.
0401542 Mathematical Hydrology (3-0:3)

Classification of hydrologic processes; Analysis of hydrologic data; Modeling of
hydrologic data; Simulation and forecasting of hydrologic series; Surface &
ground water interactions; Floods & droughts; Use of computer packages.
0401543 Water Resources Planning & Management (3-0:3)

Characteristics of water resources systems; Probability concepts in planning;
Water resources planning objectives and identification. Water resources
planning under uncertainty; Water quantity and quality management;
Applications.
0401544 Hydraulic Structures (3-0:3)

Dam engineering; River engineering; Diversion works; Pump stations; Coastal
engineering.
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0401549 Advanced Topics in Environmental & Water (3-0:3)

Resources Engineering
0401551 Environmental Geotechnology (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0401353 Geotechnical Engineering (or
equivalent)
0401441 Environmental Engineering (or
equivalent)
General overview of groundwater hydrology, contamination and quality, physical
& chemical aspects of fine-grained soils, contaminant transport, sorption,
diffusion, hydraulic conductivity, soil-waste interaction, investigation of
contaminated sites, remedial techniques and evaluation, flexible membrane,
landfill & cap design, slurry walls.
0401552 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering (3-0:3)

equivalent)
Normal Stress and shear resistance between soil particles; soil structure and
clay ineralogy; elastic theory; stresses, strains and rheological concepts; stress
calculation within soil mass; static and dynamic stress-strain characteristics;
drained and undrained shear strength of soils; soil hydraulics; permeability;
capillarity and shrinkage; seepage in multi-layered soil; consolidation; dynamic
loading of soils.
0401553 Soil Improvement (3-0:3)

equivalent)
Methods of soil stabilization, compaction, dynamic compaction, chemical
treatment, compaction piling, stone columns, dewatering, soil reinforcement with
stirrups, geomembranes and geogrids, ground freezing, stabilization of industrial
wastes.
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0401554 Soil Dynamics (3-0:3)

equivalent)
Problems in dynamic loading of soils, dynamic soil properties, liquefaction,
dynamic earth pressure, foundations for earthquake and other dynamic loads
0401559 Advanced Topics in Geotechnical Engineering (3-0:3)
Prerequisite: Depends of Topic
0401561 Water Quality Engineering (3-0:3)

This unit covers the fundamental principles of water quality and water quality
modeling. Applications include surface water and groundwater water quality
problems and engineering solutions.
0401562 Wastewater Treatment and Reuse (3-0:3)

This course covers the conventional and advanced wastewater treatment
processes, including biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal. The course
emphasizes water conservation and wastewater reuse in rural and urban areas
especially in arid regions. The topics cover the current professional practice and
latest developments in the field.
0401563 Unit Operations in Environmental Engineering (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0401562 Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in
environmental sampling and analysis, and building and operating laboratory or
field demonstration models for contaminated water, soil and air treatment and
pollution control. The models are based on biological treatment technology,
physiochemical treatment technology, waste containment and stabilization
technology; and water treatment membrane technology.
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0401564 Environmental Impact Assessment and Risk (3-0:3)

Analysis
Prerequisite: 0401441 Environmental Engineering (or
equivalent)
Introduction to environmental law – local, regional and international
requirements. Environmental planning and policy. Introduction to risk analysis –
human and environmental health. Concept of the environment and project
impacts. Environmental quality and pollution. Evaluation of alternative project
proposals. Framework for environmental impact assessment. Impact
assessment and analysis. Practical examples and case studies.
0401569 Advanced Topics in Environmental (3-0:3)

Engineering
Prerequisite: Depends of Topic
0401589 Independent Studies in Civil Engineering (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Departmental
Approval
The student is expected to carry out an independent study on a current issue in
a selected area of Civil Engineering. This study is to be supervised by a faculty
member and requires the approval of the department. The student is required to
produce a formal report, which will be evaluated by his instructor.
0401590 Graduate Seminar (0-0:0)

Students are required to attend a minimum of eight seminars by faculty
members, visitors and fellow students and submit a summary report after every
seminar to their corresponding advisor/supervisor. Each student is required to
present at least one seminar (after their first semester in the program) on a
timely research topic.
0401597 Research Project (0-0:3)

Prerequisite: Completion of at least 9 specialized credits
The student has to undertake and complete a research topic under the
supervision of a faculty member. The project work should provide the student
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with in-depth perceptive of a particular research problem in his chosen field of

specialization. It is anticipated that the student be able to carry out his research
fairly independently under the direction of his supervisor. The student is
required to submit a final report documenting his research.
0401598 Comprehensive Examination (0-0:0)

Prerequisite: Completion of all course requirements
The comprehensive exam is required from all students who chose to pursue the
non-thesis MSc program option and is conducted according to applicable
Department, College and University requirements.
0401599 Master Thesis (0-0:9)

Prerequisite: Completion of at least 12 credits
The student has to undertake and complete a research topic under the
supervision of a faculty member. The thesis work should provide the student with
in-depth perceptive of a particular research problem in his chosen field of
specialization. It is anticipated that the student be able to carry out his research
fairly independently under the direction of his supervisor. The student is
required to submit a final thesis documenting his research and defend his work
in front of a committee.
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Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering

1. Introduction \ Program Mission

The specific objectives of the program are to:

Specialization Required basic courses (or equivalent)

The curricula requirements are classified into the following categories:

I – General Compulsory Courses

Students must take the following three general courses:

Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite* Semester

II – Specialized Compulsory Courses

Structural Engineering Specialization

Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite*

Materials and Construction Specialization

Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite*

Water Resources & Environmental Engineering Specialization

Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite*

Transportation Engineering Specialization

Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite*

Geotechnical Engineering Specialization

Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite*

III – Elective Courses

The minimum number of elective courses to be completed is as follows:

Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite*

Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite

V – Thesis or Research Project

Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite

Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite

Typical Study Plan for the Thesis Track

1. Env. Impact Assessment and Risk 1. Thesis (0401599) – 6 credits

Typical Study Plan for the Non-Thesis Track

1. Env. Impact Assessment and Risk 1. Compulsory Specialized course—3

0401505 Advanced Applied Engineering Mathematics (3-0:3)

0401506 Applied Engineering Statistics (3-0:3)

0401507 Buildings, Energy and Health (3-0:3)

0401508 Finite Element Methods (3-0:3)

0401509 Advanced Numerical Methods (3-0:3)

0401511 Advanced Structural Mechanics (3-0:3)

0401512 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake (3-0:3)

0401513 Advanced Behavior & Design of Concrete (3-0:3)

0401514 Advanced Structural Steel Design (3-0:3)

0401519 Advanced Topics in Structural Engineering (3-0:3)

0401521 Traffic Flow Theory (3-0:3)

0401522 Applied Traffic Operations (3-0:3)

0401523 Urban Transportation Planning (3-0:3)

0401524 Intelligent Transportation Systems (3-0:3)

0401529 Advanced Topics in Transportation (3-0:3)

0401531 Advanced Concrete Technology (3-0:3)

0401532 Advanced Materials in Construction (3-0:3)

0401533 Cost Analysis for Construction Projects (3-0:3)

0401534 Management and Scheduling of Construction (3-0:3)

0401539 Advanced Topics in Construction and (3-0:3)

0401541 Fluvial Hydraulics (3-0:3)

0401542 Mathematical Hydrology (3-0:3)

0401543 Water Resources Planning & Management (3-0:3)

0401544 Hydraulic Structures (3-0:3)

0401549 Advanced Topics in Environmental & Water (3-0:3)

0401551 Environmental Geotechnology (3-0:3)

0401552 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering (3-0:3)

0401553 Soil Improvement (3-0:3)

0401554 Soil Dynamics (3-0:3)

0401561 Water Quality Engineering (3-0:3)

0401562 Wastewater Treatment and Reuse (3-0:3)

0401563 Unit Operations in Environmental Engineering (3-0:3)