MS./M.Phil.

Civil Engineering

Curriculum Handbook 2022

MS./M.Phil. Civil Engineering

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
LAHORE LEADS UNIVERSITY

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Forward

The worthy Vice Chancellor Dr. Mohammed Rafiq Baloch (Late) and the Principal
Engr. Haider Ali Khan have often expressed their desire to have a Curriculum
Handbook for MS in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural Engineering
and Construction Engineering Management. Currently, this booklet has been
prepared and updated for the reference of faculty, staff and students. It is
acknowledged that faculty member Engr. Faisal Amin has made his efforts to prepare
this handbook into its current form.

Prof. Dr. Riaz Akhtar Khan

Chairman
Civil Engineering Department

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Table of Contents

Departmental Vision …………………………………………………………………………………... 3

Departmental Mission …………………………………………………………………………………... 3

o Program Structure …………………………………………………………………………………... 4

o Scheme of Studies …………………………………………………………………………………... 5

o Teaching Faculty …………………………………………………………………………………... 8

o Course Detail …………………………………………………………………………………... 9

o Common Courses …………………………………………………………………………………... 11

o Structural Engineering …………………………………………………………………………………... 13

o Construction Engineering
…………………………………………………………………………………... 21
and Management

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Introduction
The Civil Engineering department at Faculty of Engineering, Lahore Leads University started its
operations in 2011 to promote engineering knowledge and scientific innovation among its students.
Initially it offered four (4) year BSc Civil Engineering Program. Now the department is offering
different 2-year MS / M.Phil. Civil Engineering programs along with its B.Sc. Civil Engineering
program. These programs are with specialization in Structural Engineering and Construction
Management ‘Postgraduates’.

Vision
To emerge as a seat of higher learning producing empowered and responsible leadership through
holistic development of individuals in all domains of erudition, nation building, corporate realms,
and public service.

Mission
Creation of a serene environment conducive to learning, skill building, research, and innovation,
thus, preparing individuals capable of meeting contemporary and future challenges in a highly
dynamic mode.

Program Mission (Civil Engineering)

To provide intellectually challenging educational and research environment to produce civil
engineers with strong foundation in fundamentals and prepare them to develop solution for future
needs of the relevant industry and society.

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Program Structure
MS/MPhil CIVIL ENGINEERING

Brief Introduction of the Program

Civil Engineering (CE) deals with the planning, design, construction, management and
maintenance of the physical infrastructure facilities in a region. Buildings, bridges, dams,
transportation networks, water supply, sewage and waste disposal are some of the facilities
developed for the safety, health and well-being of the society. The undergraduate programs provide
the necessary knowledge in civil engineering. However, with the planning and execution of mega
projects the need for higher education of civil engineers to deal with complex problems and to
carry out research has increased. Lahore Leads University programs for MS/ M.Phil. in Civil
Engineering will help graduate engineers to acquire advanced capabilities and in-depth knowledge
across a range of specialized civil engineering fields, e.g., structural, geotechnical, hydraulics &
irrigation and environmental engineering and other related skills of project and construction
management.

Objectives of the Program

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are broad statements that describe the expected
achievements of the graduates after some time of their graduation. The students of MSc Civil
Engineering after graduation, will be able to;

Following are the objectives of the program:

1. To provide fundamental engineering knowledge and concepts in various building areas

including Structure, Public Health, Energy Efficiency, Materials, Construction and
Management and has established expertise in any of these fields.
2. To develop skills to deal with complex problems independently and to present results that
can be executed at site.
3. Has capacity to use modern engineering and Information Technology tools for investigation
and analysis of problems.
4. Be capable of working efficiently as team leader, as a team member and independently or
as a self-employer with effective communication skills, and management techniques.
5. To prepare students for research and doctoral level studies.

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Scope regarding market, social and employment perspective of

Program

Graduates of the MS program will have the technical competence in their chosen area of study to
be successful in civil engineering professional practice. Their services will be useful on projects
under CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor) and other projects. They will strengthen the
civil engineering work force in Pakistan and thus reduce dependence on foreign engineers. Their
knowledge will be useful in manning and maintaining mega projects after completion. MS/MPhil.
Qualified graduate will also have a better chance of employment in other countries.

Running of MS program in civil engineering is the first step for starting PhD studies in Pakistan.

Eligibility / Admission Criteria of the Program

a. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent Degree from HEC/PEC recognized

institution (16 Years of education) for all specializations offered in Civil Engineering.
b. 2.0 CGPA in Semester system or 2nd Division in Annual System from an HEC recognized
University / Degree awarding institution and PEC recognized program. Must have
registration no. of PEC.
c. Graduates from other relevant engineering disciplines may also apply for this program and
their case may be considered with assigning some deficiency courses as determined by the
department at the time of admission for entry into this program.
d. Pass GAT pattern Entry Test conducted by the Lahore Leads University OR the NTS/ GAT
General with minimum 50% passing marks and accompanied by interview of the candidate.

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Scheme of Studies /Course Outlines (The Course Names and credit

hours of each course in each Semester

Title of Program:
(On Transcript) MS/MPhil in Civil Engineering (Specialization)
(On Degree) Master of Science (MS/MPhil.) in Civil Engineering (Specialization)

DURATION OF THE PROGRAM:

Minimum duration of the program is 1.5 to 2 Years. Maximum Period for completion of the
program shall be Four years.

SCHEME OF STUDIES& STUDENTS WORK LOAD:

A student is expected to undertake course work of 6-9 credit hours in each semester. The
Department of Civil Engineering under Faculty of Engineering at Lahore Leads University offers
the program, MS Civil Engineering with the following options/tracks according to HEC rules and
regulations:

1. Non-Thesis Option Program

2. with Thesis Option Program

The students may choose any of the above option after completing their 2nd semester. The
degree requirements for both options/tracks are given below:

Sr.No Option Requirement

1 Non-Thesis Option 30 Cr Hr. Course Work only
2 With Thesis Option 24 Cr Hr.* Course Work + 6 Cr. Hr. Thesis

*: The term "Credit Hour (Cr. Hr.)" refers to a unit of academic credit during a semester. Each
credit hour is related to a one “Contact hours per week”.

DISTRIBUTION OF COURSES AND CREDIT HOURS FOR MS

PROGRAM
Following is the course distribution for Non-Thesis Program (Only Course Work)

Category Required Courses Courses Total Credit

Hours
Common Common Courses (To be selected from the 2 6
Courses specified common courses)

Area Elective Area Elective Courses (To be selected from 5-8 15-24
Courses the Major Area or Specialization)

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General Elective Courses (Student may select

General Elective courses from any other Civil Engineering 0-3 0-9
Courses Specialization or other disciplines after formal
approval of the Department Chair)

Total 30
Credits

BELOW IS THE COURSE DISTRIBUTION FOR THESIS OPTION

Category Required Courses Courses Total Credit

Hours
Common Common Courses (To be selected from the 2 6
Courses specified common courses)
Area Elective Area Elective Courses (To be selected from 4-6 12-18
Courses the Major Area or Specialization)

General Elective Courses (Student may select

General Elective courses from any other Civil Engineering 0-2 0-6
Courses Specialization or other disciplines after formal
approval of the Department Chair)

Thesis 6
Total 30
Credits

Scheme of courses for Non-Thesis option will be as follows:

Sr.No Subject/Course Credit Hours

1 Common Course-1 3
2 Common Course-2 3

3 Area Elective Course-1 3

4 Area Elective Course-2 3

5 Area Elective Course-3 3

6 Area Elective Course-4 3

7 Area Elective Course-5 3

8 Area Elective Course-6 / Cross Area Elective Course-1 3

9 Area Elective Course-7 / Cross Area Elective Course-2 3

10 Area Elective Course-8 / Cross Area Elective Course-3 3

Total Credit Hours 30

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Scheme of courses for Thesis option will be as follows:

Sr.No Subject/Course Credit Hours

1 Common Course-1 3
2 Common Course-2 3

3 Area Elective Course-1 3

4 Area Elective Course-2 3

5 Area Elective Course-3 3

6 Area Elective Course-4 3

7 Area Elective Course-5 / Cross Area Elective Course-1 3

8 Area Elective Course-6 / Cross Area Elective Course-2 3

9 MS Thesis 6

Total Credit Hours 30

MS THESIS (6 CREDIT HOURS):

The student will register for the research thesis of 6 credit hours with a supervisor from within
the department.
THESIS EVALUATION:
The board of examiner for the conduct of viva voce shall comprise of:

1. External Examiner
2. Supervisor of the thesis
3. Chairperson of the Department

CLASS ATTENDANCE:
Attendance of minimum 70% of the lectures/other academic exercises in a course shall be
mandatory to set in the semester examination.

MS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING:
The department of Civil Engineering is planning to initiate MS/ M.Phil. Program in Civil
Engineering from spring 2018.

Following are the various Specializations offered under the Faculty of Engineering.

a. Structural Engineering
b. Construction Management

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Teaching Faculty
Faculty Designation Email Mobile. No

Prof. Dr. Riaz Akhtar +9230094158

Professor/Chair dr.r.a.khan@hotmail.com
Khan 08
+9230042828
Prof. Ziauddin Mian Professor zeemian@hotmail.com
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Prof. Dr. Muhammad +9230049108
Professor ilyas@ucest.edu.pk
Ilyas 35
Associate +9233145586
Engr. Sardar Babar geo.associates@yahoo.com
Professor 35
Assistant
Dr. Mahmood Sulehri
Professor
Assistant +9231655541
Dr. Usman Pervaiz Usman.pervaiz@ ucest.edu.pk
Professor 41
+9231543346
Engr. Faisal Amin Lecturer faisal.amin@ucest.edu.pk
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COURSE DETAILS FOR MS/M. PHIL PROGRAM

LIST OF COMMON COURSES
Course Credit Hours
Sr. No. Course Title
Code
1 CE 501 Engineering Mathematics 3
2 CE 502 Research Method in Engineering 3
3 CE 503 Probability and Statistics 3
4 CE 504 Engineering Management 3
5 CE 505 Advance Soil Mechanics 3
6 CE 506 Geotechnical Investigation 3

LIST OF COURSES FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Course Credit Hours
Sr. No. Course Title
Code
1 SE 501 Advanced Structural Analysis 3

2 SE 502 Advanced Reinforced Concrete 3

3 SE 503 Properties of Structural Materials 3

4 SE 504 Advanced Steel Structures 3

5 SE 505 Seismic Analysis and Design 3

6 SE 506 Pre-Stressed Concrete 3

7 SE 507 Structural Dynamics 3

8 SE 508 Seismology and Earthquake Engineering 3

9 SE 509 Advanced Concrete Technology 3

10 SE 510 Advanced Mechanics of Solids 3

11 SE 511 Bridge Engineering 3

12 SE 512 Theory of Plate and Shells 3

13 SE 513 Fracture Mechanics 3
14 SE 514 Fiber Reinforced Composites 3

15 SE 515 Analysis & Design of Masonry Structures 3

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COURSE DETAILS FOR MS/M. PHIL PROGRAM

LIST OF COURSES FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Course Credit Hours
Sr. No. Course Title
Code
1 CM 501 Construction Project Administration 3

2 CM 502 Construction Planning, Scheduling & Control 3

3 CM 503 Contract Management 3

4 CM 504 Cost Engineering & Control 3

5 CM 505 Construction Claim Management 3

6 CM 506 Occupational Health & Safety in Construction 3

7 CM 507 Construction Equipment Management 3

Decision Making & Risk Management in Construction
8 CM 508 3
Industry
9 CM 509 Public Infrastructure Management 3
10 CM 510 Project Evaluation & Feasibility Analysis 3
11 CM 511 Total Quality Management 3
Supply Chain Management in Construction
12 CM 512 3
Management
13 CM 513 Sustainable Development and Construction 3

14 CM 514 Advanced Bidding and Estimating 3

15 CM 515 Real Estate Management 3

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COMMON COURSES

CE-501–ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

Vector Analysis: Space curves, Frenet-serret formulate, vector theorems, reciprocal systems, co
and contra variant components, orthogonal curvilinear systems. Matrix theory: Gauss Jordan
elimination, eigen values and eigen vectors, quadratic and canonical forms, vector spaces, Linear
independence, Triangle and Schwarz inequalities tuple space. Variational calculus: Euler Lagrange
equation, Finite elements, Weak formulation, Galerkin technique, FEMLAB, Tensors: Einstien
summation, tensors of arbitrary order, outer and inner products, quotient law, metric tensor,
Euclidean and Riemannian spaces, physical components, covariant differentiation, detailed
evaluation of Christoffel symbols, Ricci’s theorem, intrinsic differentiation, generalized
acceleration, Geodesics.

CE-502–RESEARCH METHOD IN ENGINEERING

Introduction to research: Role of research, Research process overview.

Philosophies and the language of research theory building: Science and its functions, what is theory
and the meaning of methodology

Thinking like a researcher: Understanding Concepts, Constructs, Variables, and Definitions

Problems and Hypotheses: Defining the research problem, Formulation of the research hypotheses,
The importance of problems and hypotheses

Research design: Experimental and Nonexperimental research design, Field research, and Survey
research

Methods of data collection: Secondary data collection methods, qualitative methods of data
collection, and Survey methods of data collection

Attitude measurement and scaling: Types of measurement scales; Questionnaire designing,

Reliability and Validity

Sampling techniques, The nature of sampling, Probability sampling design, Nonprobability

sampling design, Determination of sample size

Processing and analysis of data

Ethical issues in conducting research

Report generation, report writing, and APA format, Title page, Abstract, Introduction,
Methodology, Results, Discussion, References, and Appendices

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CE-503–PROBABILITY & STATISTICS

Probability theory: Sample space, events and probabilities. Combinatorics. Conditional

probabilities and independent events. Discrete and continuous random variables, their probability
distributions, expectations and variances. Normal, exponential, binomial, Poisson distributions etc.
The Central Limit Theorem.

Statistics: Point estimation. Properties of estimators. The method of maximum likelihood, the
method of moments and the least squares estimation. Confidence intervals. Testing statistical
hypotheses. Simple linear regression

CE-504–ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

Introduction to Engineering Management, Leadership and Organizations Management, Strategic

Planning, Budgeting, Project Planning - Risk Identification, Assessment and Response Planning,
Management of Technology, Product Development and Innovation, Technical Entrepreneurship,
Global Trade and International Operations, Operations Management, Lean Systems, Intellectual
Property, Legal Issues in Engineering Management, Principles of Ethics for Engineering
Managers.

CE-505–ADVANCE SOIL MECHANICS

Geological Origin of Soil Deposits, Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, Soil Classification

and Mineral Composition, Stresses in Soils, Flow through Porous Media, Two-Dimensional Flow,
Compressibility and Settlement, Time Rate of Consolidation and Settlement, Shear Strength of
Soils, Stability of Slopes.

CE-506–GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

Purpose of geotechnical investigation; structure of ground investigation; sources of infoffi1ation;

planning, management and control; desk studies, site reconnaissance; exploratory techniques,
shallow and deep exploration; percussion and rotary drilling, in situ testing, penetrometers;
pressure meters, geophysical; laboratory testing, basic instrumentation; relevant tests and drilling
techniques for different soils.

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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING COURSES

SE-501–ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Standard Stiffness method: Steps involved in the standard stiffness method for linear analysis of
the following elements: Plane truss, Space truss, Beam, Plane frame, Grillage and Space frame
elements. Computer software development for Pin-connected and Rigidly-connected 3-D elements
Treatment of non-conforming joints, Condensation and sub-structuring techniques. Three-
dimensional modeling of multi-story building systems. Concept of symmetry. Super
Members Introduction to numerical methods and solution techniques appropriate to discrete
structural systems.

Finite Element method: Introduction to the method, Stationary Principles, the Rayleigh Ritz
Method and Interpolation. Displacement-Based Elements for Structural Mechanics, The ISO
parametric Formulation, Weighted Residual Methods and the Finite Element Method, Numerical
Error and Convergence in finite element Analysis

Assembly procedure for multiple ended members, Discretization of Elements, Development of

Element Stiffness Matrices for the following elements:

Triangular and Rectangular plane stress elements

Triangular and Rectangular plate bending elements

Assembly of plane stress and plate bending elements as a thin shell element.

Introduction to approximate methods of analysis for: Skeletal, Continuum and Composite space
structures e.g. Slab & Shell Analogies, Equivalent Energy Method and Girder Analogy etc.

SE-502 – ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE

Design Concept of Reinforced Concrete: Structural Design, Various Methods of Structural Design,
Limit state Design Concept, Structural Analysis, Material Properties, Codes and Specifications.

Approximate Analysis and Design of Framed Structures: Gravity loads, Lateral loads, Load
combinations, Moment curvature and Load Deflection Characteristics, Pattern loading, Moment
and Shear Envelop.

Limit States: Ultimate, Serviceability & Fatigue limit states w.r.t. RC beams. Moment curvature
and load Deflection Relationships. Ductility: Section, member and Structure ductility.

Bond Development: Development length splices, bar cut-offs using moment envelopes, limits of
reinforcement.

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Two-Way Flooring System: One way and two-way Slabs, Flat Slabs, Direct Design Method,
Equivalent Frame Method, Design of a Multi-Story Building Slab Solving Equivalent Frames
using Computer Programs for analysis, Direct Punching Shear, Use of the Computer Programs.

Columns: Revision of uni-axial and bi-axial bending cases, biaxial bending cases, slender columns,
rectangular and circular column design, use of the computer programs.

Approximate Methods of Column Design: Approximate methods for design of columns having
biaxial bending.

Yield Line Theory for Slab Design: Location of yield lines, equilibrium method, analysis by virtual
work method, special conditions at the edges and corners, fan patterns at concentrated loads,
limitations of this method.

SE-503–PROPERTIES OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

Introduction to Plain Concrete materials, Different tests on constituents of concrete, Standard

practice for selecting proportions for normal weight concrete without admixtures and with mineral
admixtures, artificial pozzolans and chemical admixtures.

Mechanism of hydration of cement paste and concrete, Products of hydration, setting of cement
pastes its microstructure and permeability.

Alkali-aggregate expansions, Frost action, Sea water attack, deicing salts and corrosion of
reinforcement.

Chemical admixtures including accelerators, retarders, water reducers, air entraining agents,
Polymers, Mineral admixtures, Artificial Pozzolans and corrosion inhibitors. Admixtures for
repairs and restorations of concrete.

Creep and shrinkage of concrete, Calculation of Creep and Shrinkage of RC members, Cold
weather and hot weather concreting, High strength Concrete, Super-plasticizer, Condensed Silica
Fume.

SE-504–ADVANCED STEEL STRUCTURES

Introduction: Steel structures, Concept of structural steel design, Review of basic concepts: ASD
and LRFD Design Methods.

Design of Steel Members: Design of locally unstable elements and members in compression,
Biaxial bending of symmetrical section.

Design for torsion: Pure torsion, Torsional stresses in I-shaped steel section, ASD/LRFD design
for torsion, Torsional buckling elastic lateral-torsional buckling, inelastic lateral- torsional

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buckling, Lateral buckling of channels, Zees, Monosymmetric I-shaped sections and tees, Lateral
bracing design.

Composite Steel-Concrete Construction: Composite action and its advantages, Computation of

elastic section properties, Nominal moment strength of fully composite sections, shear connectors,
Deflections, ASD/LRFD design procedures.

Plastic Design: Analysis and design of beams and portal and gable frames, second order effects,
Design of hunched connections, column bases, and minimum weight design, shake down theorems,
Moment distribution.

SE-505–SEISMIC ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Engineering Seismology: Earthquake Mechanism: Tectonic plates, Faulting, and Seismicity.

Characteristics of strong ground motion: Magnitude, Intensity, Peak ground acceleration,
Attenuation relationships.

Seismic risk: Introduction to probabilistic risk mapping, seismic zonation.

Theory of structural Dynamics - A Review: Basics of Dynamics: Introduction, Types of Loading,

Characteristics of a dynamic problem, component forces involved in a basic dynamic system,
degree of freedom.

Single Degree of Freedom Cases: Free vibration without damping, free vibration with damping,
determination of natural frequency, time period and shear stiffness, Forced vibration with and
without damping, Steady state vibration, Response to harmonic force, Response of an impulse,
Response to general periodic forces, Response to general dynamic forces, Response in case of
Resonance.

System with Several Degrees of Freedom (M.D.O.F.): The concept of generalized coordinates,
Lagrange’s equations of motion Modal analysis, Eigen analysis, modal-decomposition technique,
Analysis of free and forced vibration responses, Analysis of nonlinear responses by direct
integration techniques.

Response Spectra: Evaluation of response spectra (from a given ground motion record). Effects of
local geology and soil condition on response spectra, Application of response spectra to the seismic
design of structures, Basic Concepts in the Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures. Roles of
strength, stiffness, and ductility. Analysis of ductility demand: Nonlinear analysis of structures
taken into account of elasto-plastic behavior. Simplified design codes based on the concept of
“Equivalent Lateral Static Force.”

Behavior of R.C. members under cyclic loadings: constitutive model of concrete, flexural response
of R.C. members, shear strength of R.C. members, Structural detailing for earthquake resistance.

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SE-506–PRESTRESSED CONCRETE

Advantages of prestressing, linear and circular prestressing, loss of prestress, Estimates of losses
as per PTI and AASHTO. Basic concepts of prestressing in terms of stresses and strains, Standard
precast shapes, Tendon profiles in post-tensioned continuous beams, Calculation of elongation and
anchorage set, plotting of tendon force in continuous post tensioned girders, Use and design of
computer spread sheet for the purpose, Tendon harping and its types and advantages, Generalized
prediction of axial Response of non-prestressed, fully prestressed and partially pre-stressed
members. Accounting or relaxation, creep, shrinkage and thermal effects in member’s long-term
axial response, Calculation of crack widths and spacing’s, Response of members subjected to
flexure and its prediction, Use of spreadsheets for response predications. Single T section beams
Elastic un- cracked response, Long term response of T beams, Estimation of camber and
deflections i short and long terms, Calculation of flexural resistance and amount of prestressing
steel in rectangular and other shapes beams, Use of PCI handbook, Permissible stresses in tendons
and in concrete according to ACI code, Calculations of stresses in concrete by strain compatibility
methods and force in tendon method, Design of PCI double tee members subjected to shear,
Estimation of diagonal cracking stresses, Behavior after diagonal cracking and consideration of
various theories (45 truss model, ACI approach and compression field/modified compression field
theory), Design of shear reinforcement, Theory of torsion applied to RC and prestressed members,
Design for torsion, Torsion response before and after cracking, Design of Guide way girders
subjected to combined shear moment and torsion.

Use of computer software’s as applied to prestressed concrete and design of relevant spreadsheets
by students.

SE-507–STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS

Simple system: two story shear building, general approach for linear systems, Static condensation,
planner or symmetric-plan system: ground motion, element forces, analysis of two-DOF systems
without damping, modal equation for undamped systems, model equation for damped systems,
displacement response, modal analysis application on a two-DOF system.

Model expansion of excitation, modal analysis, model contribution factors, modal responses and
required number of modes, static correction method, mode acceleration superposition method,
analysis of non-classically damped systems, Modal analysis, multistory buildings with symmetric
plan, structural idealization and earthquake response.

Time-stepping methods, methods based on interpolation of excitation, central difference method,

Newmark’s method, stability and computational error, analysis of nonlinear response: central
difference method, analysis of non-linear response: Newmark’s method, average acceleration
method, linear acceleration method, modified Newton-Raphson’s iteration, Wilson’s method.

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SE-508–SEISMOLOGY AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING

Aspect of seismicity, Causes and effects of Earthquake, Seismic waves, Earthquake magnitude and
intensity, Vertical acceleration, Influence of soil stiffness, Directionality effects and geographical
amplification attenuation relationship, Intensity and ground acceleration relationship, Return
period probability, Seismic risk.

Seismic design and seismic performance, structural systems for seismic forces, Gross seismic
response influence of building configuration on seismic response, Structural classification in terms
of design ductility level, Definition of design quantities, Design combination of load and forces
effects, Strength Definition and relationship, philosophy of capacity design, Dynamic response of
structures, Determination of design forces.

SE-509–ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Concrete mix design of normal and high strength concrete, Properties of light weight concrete, No
fines concrete, Aerated concrete and foamed concrete.

High strength concrete, materials, properties, and production, Heat resistance and refractor

concrete, High density and radiation shielding concrete, Fiber reinforced concrete, principles of
fiber reinforcement, steel fibers, glass fibers, poly propylene fibers mix design and manufacture,
Recycled concrete, Self-compacting concrete, materials, mix design, properties, sprayed concrete,
underwater concrete, Mass concrete.

Slip forms, Pumped concrete, Concrete construction for liquid retaining structures, Ready mixed
concrete, Weathering of concrete, Formwork and false work. Precast concrete structure elements,
principles of precasting, moulds for precasting, techniques, curing, cladding, piles, sleepers, bridge
beams, double tee beams, box culverts, tunnel sections, segmental construction, Industrial floors,
Alternative reinforcements for concrete.

SE-510–ADVANCED MECHANICS OF SOLIDS

Introduction: Elasticity, Stress, Strain, Components of Stress and strain.

Plain Stress and Plane Strain: Differential equations of equilibrium, Boundary conditions,
compatibility equations and stress functions.

Two Dimensional Problems in Cartesian Coordinates: Solution by polynomials, End Effects; Saint
Venant’s Principle, Bending of Cantilever loading at End, Bending of a beam by uniform loading
and other cases of continuously loaded beams.

Two-Dimensional Problems in Polar Coordinates: General Equations in polar coordinates, stress

distribution symmetrical about an axis, Pure bending of curved bars, strain components in
polar coordinates, displacements for symmetrical stress distributions, rotating disks, bending of
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a curved bar by a Force at the end, Edge Dislocation, The Effect of Circular Holes on
Stress Distributions in Plates, Concentrated Force at a point of a straight boundary, Any vertical
Loading of a Straight Boundary, Force Acting on the End of a Wedge, Bending Couple Acting on
the End of a Wedge, Concentrated Force Acting on a Beam, Stresses in a Circular Disk, Force at a
Point of an Infinite Plate, Generalized Solution of the Two-dimensional Problems in Polar
Coordinate, Applications of the Generalized Solution in Polar Coordinates, A Wedge Loaded along
the Faces, Eigen-solutions for Wedges and Notches.

Analysis of Stress and Strain in Three Dimensions: Introduction, Principal Stresses, Stress
Ellipsoid and Stress-direction surface, Stress, invariants of maximum shearing stress determination
of ma Homogeneous deformations, Strain at a point, Principal stresses and their planes, Rotation.

Elementary Problems of Elasticity in three dimensions: Uniform strain, Stretch of prismatic bar by
its own weight, twist of circular shafts of constant x-sections, Pure bending of prismatic bars &
pure bending of plates.

Torsion: Torsion of Straight Bars, Elliptic Cross Section, Other Elementary Solutions, Membrane
analogy, Torsion of a Bar of Narrow Rectangular Cross-Section, Torsion of Rectangular Bars
Additional Results, solution of Torsional Problems by Energy method, Torsion of Rolled Profile
Sections, Experimental Analogies, Torsion of Hollow Shafts, Torsion of Thin Tubes, Screw
Dislocations, Torsion of a Bar in which one Cross Section Remains Plane, Torsion of Circular
Shafts of Variable Diameter Problems.

SE-511–BRIDGE ENGINEERING

Materials for bridges, types of bridges and comparison between steel, reinforced concrete and pre-
stressed concrete bridges, Aesthetics, layout, economics, specifications, design methods, HL-93
loadings, wind and other loadings, Introduction to related stream characteristics, scour dept and
Geotechnical aspects, ASD/AASHTO LRFD method, controlling limit states, AASHTO Standard
cross-sections, multiple presence factor, impact factor, load combinations, traffic lane,
design lane clearances, Introduction to AREMA.

Empirical method of design, approximate design by using forces on barriers, barrier desired design
of slab overhanging for collection the strip method, equivalent edge and interior strips and finite
element analysis, Collision, Steel placement and detailing requirements, Introduction to asphalt
overlay and wearing surface.

Transverse and longitudinal distribution of loads, load contribution factors for moment in cases of
exterior and interior beams, load contribution factors for shear in cases of exterior and interior
beams, Longitudinal distribution of loads for maximum moment and shear, Design of RC girders
and prestressed girders, Diaphragm requirements and design, Design of box girder and file
foundation, Bearing Design.

Developing influence line diagrams and their use, influence coefficients, design aids, use of design
aids in calculation maximum force effects, Introduction to bridge design software.
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Introduction to seismic loads, calculation of time period and frequency of vibration and ASSHTO
provisions.

SE-512–THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS

Introduction, Types of Plates, Moment Curvature & Stresses Relationships, Plates having different
boundary conditions and loadings, Finite difference method of solution of plates, Rectangular
plane stress and plate bending elements, Introduction to thin shells, Classification and applications,
Membrane theory for asymmetric shells, Spherical dome, Limitations of membrane theory,
Paraboloid dome, Bending of circular cylindrical shells, FEM for cylindrical shells, Folded Plates.

SE-513–FRACTURE MECHANICS

Introduction, Presence of cracks and its implications for a structure, Crack tip stresses, Griffth
criterion, Crack tip opening displacement criterion, Crack propagation, Mechanisms of fracture
and crack grow Cleavage fracture, Ductile fracture, Fatigue cracking, Environmental assisted
cracking, Service failure analysis.

Elastic Crack tip stresses, Stress functions, Size effect and brittleness of a structure Bazant and
Hillerborg models, Linear Elastic fracture mechanics, Stress singularity, Energy criterion.

Crack tip plastic zone, Shape of plastic zone in normal strength concrete and high strength concrete,
Nonlinear fracture mechanics, Fracture process zone, Softening zone

Softening stress displacement relation, Softening stress strain relation, Random particle simulation
of micro structure. Nonlinear fracture models.

Energy principle, energy release rate, criterion for crack propagation, crack resistance, Crack speed
and kinetic energy, dynamic stress intensity and energy release rate, crack branching, crack arrest,
dynamics of fracture toughness, Plain strain fracture toughness, Crack opening displacement
criterion, critical crack opening displacement, Fatigue crack propagation, Fracture resistance of
concrete, cracking criterion, damage tolerance, Determination of concrete fracture parameter,
Factors influencing fracture parameters, Effect of reinforcement.

SE-514–FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES

Law of Mixtures, Critical volume Fraction, Properties of Composites, Fiber Reinforced

Composites Types and Classification of Fibers, Properties of Fibers and Fibers Reinforced
Concrete, Applications of Fiber Reinforced Concrete, Fiber reinforced concrete, pre-cracking and
post-cracking behavior of concrete composites. Types and properties of fibers (steel, glass and
carbon fibers, polypropylene fibers)

Manufactures of steel. Heat treatments and their effects on steel, cold working of steel, Phase
diagrams, Aluminum – it uses and properties.

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Structural wood, Structural properties of Pakistani woods, Seasoning of wood.

Glass reinforced plastics (GRP) and Carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CRP) and its applications in
Pakistan, Reinforced plastic structural members, performance tests.

NDT and other concrete scanning techniques, Load tests and interpretation of data, Chemical
resistance of concrete. Strength evaluation of existing structures, repair and rehabilitation of
structures. Formwork considerations and importance.

SE-515–ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF MASONRY STRUCTURES

Overview of History of Masonry Construction, Properties and Testing of Masonry Units, Mortar
and Grout, and Masonry Systems, Cracks and Crack Control, Construction Procedures and Details,
Design Codes and Design Loads, ASD and LRFD, Design of Curtain Walls- Unreinforced and
Reinforced, Design of Interior Bearing Walls - Unreinforced and Reinforced, Design of Exterior
Bearing Walls - Unreinforced and Reinforced, Design of Columns, Piers, and Pilasters,
Diaphragm/Shear wall Analysis and Design

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Construction Engineering Management Courses

CM-501–CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

General: Define contract administration, Describe the duties of a contract administrator,

Understand the difference between and when to use a field work order, change order, and back
charge, Relate the field work orders and change orders to the overall project scope, schedule,
budget, resources and relationship, Direct construction inspection, Lead construction meetings
with the suggested agenda, Know what should go into a daily diary, Handle project correspondence
to their best advantage, Develop and complete a deficiency or punch list, Manage equipment
checkout using the checklists provided.

Construction Management Authority: Construction Management Authority, Administration of

Public Works Projects (Construction Management)

Construction Management Method: Project Design Professional, Project Manager and

Construction Inspector.

Construction Phase Manual (CPM)

CM-502–CONSTRUCTION PLANNING, SCHEDULING & CONTROL

Project Planning Steps: The Critical Path Method, Calculations for the Critical Path Method,
Activity-on-nodes network calculations, Precedence diagram method.

Bar Chart: Time-Scaled Diagram, Schedule Presentation, Criticisms to Network Techniques.

Work Breakdown, Project Activities, Logical Relationships, Overlap & Network Representation.

Scheduling of Repetitive Projects: Introduction, Linear Projects, Resource Driven Scheduling,

Summary Diagrams, Summary diagrams using two relationships, Summary diagrams using one
relationship, Line of Balance, Basic representation, Line of balance calculations, Example
application.

Schedule Updating and Delays: Scheduling Updating, Delays, Type of Delays, The As-Built
Schedule, Analysis of Concurrent Delays.

Project Planning, Scheduling and Controlling by Deterministic Models: Work Breakdown

Structure; Project activities and their types; Estimating activity durations, Establishing activity
sequencing; Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM) overview; Precedence Diagramming Method
(PDM), Scheduling using Rectangular bar chart; CPM Scheduling; Determining the minimum total
cost of a project; Resource scheduling and leveling; Cost loaded schedule, S-curve, Cash flow
analysis, Project control during construction; Record keeping, Project supervision; Schedule and
CostControl.

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Project Planning, Scheduling and Controlling by Probabilistic Models: Program Evaluation &
Review Technique (PERT), Statistical tools including mean, variance and standard Deviation,
Probability distribution, Beta curves and center limit theorem. Introduction to use of computer
software in project planning and management.

CM-503–CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Contract Management Overview: Define Contract management, The Basics of a Contract,

Purchasing Approaches, Pricing Models, and Risk, Contracting Tools to Guide you.

Contract Strategy: Organization Structures, Contractual Relationships, Construction Contracts,

Contract Documents, Tender Documents, Tendering Methods and Bid Evaluation.

Contract Management Phases and Functions: Three Phases of Contract Management, The
importance of pre-award planning.

Award Activities: Contract execution and why it matters, Post-Award activities

Law of contract: Understanding the legal system, Requirements of a valid contract offer and
acceptance, Reaching and formalizing the agreement, Capacity and authority, Warranties,
guarantees and indemnities, Termination of an agreement, Common danger areas, Service level
agreements.

CM-504–COST ENGINEERING & CONTROL

Cost Control: Cost Elements, Pricing c. Materials, Labor, Engineering, Equipment, Parts, and
Tools, Economic Costs, Activity-Based Cost Management.

Cost Estimating: Estimating, Process Product Manufacturing, Discrete product manufacturing,

Planning, Scheduling.

Progress and cost control: Progress Measurement and Earned Values, Earned Value for Variable
Budgets, Tracking Cost and Schedule Performance, Performance and Productivity Management.

Project Management: Project Management Fundamentals, Project Organization Structure, Project

Planning, Project Labor Cost Control, Leadership and Management of Project People, Quality
Management, Value Analysis, Contracting for Capital Projects, Strategic Asset Management.

Economic Analysis: Basic Engineering Economics, Applied Engineering Economics.

Statistics, Probability and Risk: Statistics & Probability, Basic Concepts in Descriptive Statistics,
Risk Management, Developing Cost Curves, The Earned Value Concept.

CM-505–CONSTRUCTION CLAIM MANAGEMENT

Introduction: Contractor Claims vs Owners, Owner Claims, Burden of Proof, Damages, Claims
and Project Delivery Methods, Claims Preparation & Analysis, Dispute Resolution Methods

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Fundamental Issues and the Claims Process: Claims Definition, Sovereign Immunity, Evolution of
the Jurisdictional Authority of Courts, Other Complaint Forums, The Contract Disputes Statute

Changes in the Work/Contract Modifications: Changes, Supplemental Agreements, Impossibility

or Impracticability of Performance, Constructive Changes.

Principles of Equitable Adjustments: Sample Claim Format, Remedies and Scope of Relief for, the
Equitable Adjustment Claim, Allowability, Equitable Adjustments.

Claims under Other than the Changes Clause: Differing Site Conditions, Suspension of Work,
Time-Related Claims.

Resolution of the Claim: Accord and Satisfaction (Settlement), Proceedings Before a Board of
Contract Appeals, Equal Access to Justice Act.

CM-506–OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION

Personal Health and Safety: Personal health and safety at home and in the workplace, Blood borne
virus, hepatitis B, HIV, Dermatitis, skin care.

Personal Safety: Emergency first aid treatment, Reaction to accidents, reporting of accidents, Pro-active
procedures when accidents occur, Cleaning the accident site, Personal safety wear and protective equipment

Accidents & Their Effect on Industry: Costs of accidents, Work accident costs and rates, Time lost,
Work injuries, parts of the body injured on the job, Chemical burn injuries, Carpal tunnel syndrome injuries,
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Material Information System: Routes of entry into the body of
toxic materials, General safety precautions, Cleaning chemical spills, MSDS sheets.

Falling, Impact, Acceleration and Lifting Hazards: Correct lifting techniques, selecting correct
lifting procedures in the workplace, Safety equipment, Safe storage of materials at home and in the
workplace, Dealing with manual handling.

Workers Compensation: Injuries and workers compensation, Workers' compensation legislation,

Resolution of workers' compensation disputes.

Roles of Health and Safety Personnel: The modern health and safety team, Health and safety
manager, Engineers and safety.

Mechanical Hazards and Safeguarding: Common mechanical injuries, safeguarding defined,

Lockout/tag out systems, Taking corrective action.

Fire Hazards: Sources of fire hazards, Fire dangers to humans, Detection of fire hazards, reducing
fire hazards, Development of fire safety standards, Fire safety myths, Fire hazards defined.

Health and Safety Training

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CM-507–CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

Construction Equipment Management: Identification, Planning, Equipment Management in

Projects, Maintenance Management, Replacement, Cost, Control of Equipment, Depreciation
Analysis, Safety Management.

Equipment for Earthwork: Fundamentals of Earth Work Operations, Earth Moving Operations,
Types of Earth Work Equipment, Tractors, Motor Graders, Scrapers, Front end Waders, Earth
Movers.

Other Construction Equipments: Equipment for Dredging, Trenching, Tunneling, Drilling,

Blasting, Equipment for Compaction, Erection Equipment, Types of pumps used in Construction
Equipment for Dewatering and Grouting, Foundation and Pile, Driving Equipment, Equipment for
Demolition.

Materials Handling Equipment: Forklifts and related equipment, Portable Material Bins,
Conveyors, Hauling Equipment.

Equipment for Production of Aggregate and Concreting: Crushers, Feeders, Screening Equipment,
Handling Equipment, Batching and Mixing Equipment, Hauling, Pouring and Pumping
Equipment, Transporters.

CM-508–DECISION MAKING & RISK MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTIOON

INDUSTRY

Introduction, Overview of course objectives and agenda, Introduction to the Construction Industry
Institute’s Risk Management best practice area and its role in improving project performance, Risk
Management Process, Introduction to risk management, Owner and contractor perspectives on risk,
Applying risk management throughout the project lifecycle, Roles and responsibilities, Risk
Identification, Major sources of risk, Risk identification methods – brainstorming, structured
interviews, documentation review and risk checklists, Supporting tools (included in the course
package), Risk Register template, Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS), Construction-focused Risk
Checklist, Using the Risk Register template to document identified risks, Risk Assessment, The
assessment process for identified risks, Risk Response, Developing, risk response plans and
actions, Risk response strategies, Risk Monitoring, Tracking and reporting risks using the Risk
Register, Monitoring existing risks and execution of risk response plans and actions, Integrating
risk status into regular project communications and reporting.

CM-509–PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

Introduction to Infrastructure system, Risk Assessment and Business Continuity, Strategic

Planning and Policy Analysis, Applied Geospatial Analysis, Climate change and Infrastructure,
Community resilience, Comprehensive Emergency Management, Infrastructure Finance.

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Energy system, Public Health systems, Water systems, Transportation systems, Communication
and Cyber Infrastructure systems, Food systems.

CM-510–PROJECT EVALUATION & FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS

General Overview, uses of feasibility studies, project analyses and economic evaluations,
Limitations of feasibility studies, project analyses and economic evaluations, Key components of
feasibility studies, project analyses and economic evaluations, Understanding the rationale for the
Project, Project objectives and main features, Project size, site and location, Economic and
industrial policies supporting the project, Understanding the market, Demand forecasting, Project
sales and revenues, Production program and costs, Plant capacity and utilization, Overview of
Economic Analysis, Evaluation Principles and Methods, Financial Evaluation, Time value of
money, Pay-back period, Simple rate of return, Break-even analysis, Review of Cash Flow
Valuation Principles, Analysis of Project Viability, Sensitivity Analysis, Project Viability and
Transaction Structuring, Risk assessment, Risk allocation matrix, Preparing a Feasibility Study,
Estimating project cashflows, Project Financing, Processes and Systems to Manage Capital
Expenditure, Designing a project evaluation process, Generating alternatives – a key requirement
for a good decision making

CM-511–TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Introduction to TQM, Basic concepts, definitions, basic principles of total quality management,
Historical background of TQM, Quality vs Customers, Quality gurus and their role, Quality a cross
function concept, Quality frameworks, Quality awards, Leadership & empowerment in TQM,
Quality teams and functions, Problem solving & Decision making and TQM, Benchmarking, TQM
Planning & Implementation, Quality management systems, Continuous Improvement.

CM-512–SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Introduction to Supply Chain Management, The Supply Chain’s Strategic Importance, Core
concepts of supply management, Supply Chain Drivers and Obstacles, Supply Chain Strategies,
Alignment of supply chain and business strategies, The Bullwhip Effect, Measuring Supply Chain
Performance, SCOR model, Future Trends in Supply Chain, Production Management System, Bill
of Materials, Materials Requirement Planning(MRP), Lot sizing Techniques, Demand forecasting
and management techniques, Procurement and Vendor Management, Identifying the supply
Markets and Potential Suppliers, Procurement Strategies, Bidding, Shortlisting, Selecting and
Tendering, RFP,RFI ,RFQ, Vendor Performance Management and Evaluation, Suppliers
Relationship Management-Partnership/JIT, Sustainable Green Procurement, Inventory
Management, Role of inventory in Supply Chain Management, Inventory Types and
Characteristics, ABC analysis of Stock, Cycle Counting, Holding and Set up Costs, Various
Models of Inventory Management, EOQ, POQ, Quantity Discount, Service Level Agreements
SLA, Fundamentals of supplier relationship, management (SRM), Warehousing, Facility Design

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& Layout, Types of Warehouses, Costs and Efficiencies, Warehouse Operations, Cross Docking,
Drop Shipping & Transhipment, Measuring the Performance of Warehouses, Warehouse
Equipment, Pallet Rack System & ASRS , Best Practices in Warehousing, Module Logistics,
Network design & Route Optimization, Freight Consolidation and Logistical Integration,
Formulating Logistical Strategy, Transportation – Rail, Road, Sea and Air, Pipeline,
Transportation Modelling & Simulation , Transport Pricing and Economics, Reverse Logistics,
Global Supply Chain, Identifying Global Supply Chain Opportunities and Making Strategies,
Globally dispersed supply and demand and the impact of free trade zones, Free Ports and trading
blocs, Financial Management in Supply Chain Management, International Commodity trade: how
it works, MIS in Supply Chain & Process Improvement, Role of IT in Inventory, warehousing,
order tracking and delivery coordination, Technologies for testing, data, operations and
communications in supply chain management, Key considerations for supply chain design and
continuous improvement

CM-513–SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION

The complexities of sustainability in construction and development of the built assets, together
with challenges, importance, and impact of role performance.

Environmental sustainability in construction and development of built assets, and the important
roles of innovations, professionalism, ethics, culture and procurement practices and regulations.

Economic sustainability and the roles of effective business cases, organizational size, dynamics of
networks & integrated delivery; and procurement practices.

Social sustainability in construction and development of built assets, and the roles of construction
processes, outputs and outcomes on people and society.

Lessons learned from good and best practices in sustainability, and how these could be embraced
and taken-up, together with challenges and appropriate guidelines for implementation.

Future challenges in sustainable development based on possible scenarios considering the level of
success of current mitigation and adaptation measures.

CM-514–ADVANCED BIDDING AND ESTIMATING

An Overview of Estimating and Bidding, Planning and Organizing the Estimate, Estimating
General Conditions, Estimating Labor and Equipment, Estimating Site Work – Excavation,
Estimating Site Work – Utilities and Other Site Amenities, Concrete Estimating 1 – Footings and
Foundations, Concrete Estimating 2 – Slab on Grade, Concrete Estimating 3 – Columns, Walls and
Systems, Estimating Masonry Construction.

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CM-515–REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Legal Studies, People and Organizational Management, Financial and Resource Management,
Economics, Building, Environment, Simple Construction, Building, Environment, Framed
Structures, Property Law, Planning, Policy and Practice, Development Process and Appraisal,
Valuation, Context and Principles, Economics of Property and Construction, Commercial Property
Management, Applied Valuation, Statutory, Investment, Strategic Facilities Management,
Planning and Environmental Law, Construction Law, Professional Surveying Practice.

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