ماجستير هندسة المياه والبيئة
كلية الهندسة
Master of in Science Water and Environmental Engineering
Program Introduction/Description |
This program will specialize the civil engineer in Water and Environmental Engineering. Water and Environmental Engineering is a mixed program offering courses and research for a duration of up to three years. The program exposes students to the water quality control, water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and network, environmental engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, climate change, water structures and dams, Irrigation structure and methods, etc.…. It also provides students with research insights and the ability to perform research in the field of Water and Environmental Engineering. |
Program Identification and General Information | |
Program Title | Master of Science in Water and Environmental Engineering |
Awarding Institution | Sana’a University |
Department | Department of Civil Engineering |
Other Departments with major Teaching Contributions | NA |
Language of study | English/ Arabic Language |
Date of Specification Preparation/Revision | May 2021 |
Mode of Study | Full time |
Study System | Courses & Thesis |
Main Location of Study | Faculty of Engineering/Sana’a University |
Mode of Delivery | Full-time |
Study Duration | Minimum: 2 Academic years (Two terms each, full-time) Maximum: 3 Academic years (two terms each – full time) |
Award(s) or Final Award | Master of Science (MSc.) in Water and Environmental Engineering |
Qualification required to join the program: | BSc. in Civil Engineering or related fields |
Minimum grade requirements to enroll in the program | Good |
Other admission requirements | Detailed below |
Name of the program coordinator | Prof. Fadhl Ali Al-Nozaily |
Approval date: |
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Aims of the Program
- To provide specialized studies and encourage fundamental and applied research in different Water and Environmental Engineering disciplines.
- To bridge the gap between the academic educational and industrial and technological environment.
- To develop and improve the academic and educational level at the Faculty of Engineering in the field of Water and Environmental Engineering.
- To provide graduates with up-to-date advanced knowledge and skills needed to attain excellence in solving technical problems and facing challenges in the Water and Environmental Engineering field.
- To graduate researchers in Water and Environmental Engineering disciplines who can pursue further studies and contribute to the scientific research community.
- To provide graduates able to effectively contribute to the Water and Environmental Engineering profession by applying ethical practices and communication skills, sharing innovative and clear ideas and pursuing further education through lifelong learning.
Mission of the Program
To graduate distinguished Master holders in the field of Water and Environmental Engineering through a strong academic program, qualified staff, and suitable research infrastructure that meet local development requirements and labor market needs.
Study Plan
1. System of Study | |
Type of program | Courses and Research |
Study methods in the program: | Regular |
The period to complete the program | Min. 2 Years (4 Terms) Max. 3 Years (8 Terms) |
Total Credit Hours for courses & Research | 36 |
2. Study Plan FR stands for Faculty Requirements. CE5XX stands for Civil Department Requirements. |
First Semester | ||||||||
No. | Course Code | Course Name | اسم المقرر | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | |||
Lec. | Pr. | Tut. | Total C.H. | |||||
1 | CE566 | Advanced Environmental Eng. | 3 | 3 | ||||
2 | CE551 | Advanced Hydrology | 3 | 3 | ||||
3 | CE543 | 3 | 3 | |||||
4 | CE5XX | Specific Electives-1 | 3 | 3 | ||||
5 | XX5XX | General Electives-1 | 3 | 3 | ||||
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| 15 |
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Second Semester | ||||||||
No. | Course Code | Course Name | اسم المقرر | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | |||
Lec. | Pr. | Tut. | Total C.H. | |||||
1 | FR501 | Research Methodology |
| 3 | 3 |
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2 | XX5XX | General Elective -2 |
| 3 | 3 |
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3 | CE5XX | Specific Electives-2 |
| 3 | 3 |
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4 | CE5XX | Specific Electives-3 |
| 3 | 3 |
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5 | CE5XX | Specific Electives-4 |
| 3 | 3 |
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| Total Credit Hours |
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| 15 |
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Elective Courses – Water Resources | ||||||||
No. | Course Code | Water resources | اسم المقرر | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | |||
Lec. | Pr. | Tut. | Total C.H. | |||||
1 | CE552 | Desalination and Membrane Technology |
| 3 | 3 |
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2 | CE553 | Watershed Hydrology and modeling |
| 3 | 3 |
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3 | CE554 | Rainwater Harvesting |
| 3 | 3 |
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4 | CE555 | Groundwater Flow |
| 3 | 3 |
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5 | CE556 | Irrigation Systems |
| 3 | 3 |
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Elective Courses Sanitation | ||||||||
No. | Course Code | Sanitation | اسم المقرر | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | |||
Lec. | Pr. | Tut. | Total C.H. | |||||
1 | CE557 | Wastewater Treatment | 3 | 3 |
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2 | CE558 | Drinking Water Treatment | 3 | 3 |
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3 | CE559 | Microbiology | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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4 | CE560 | Reuse of treated wastewater and sludge | 3 | 3 |
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5 | CE561 | Water Quality Control | 3 | 3 |
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CE562 | WASH |
| 3 |
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| 3 |
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Elective Courses – Environmental | ||||||||
No. | Course Code | Environment | اسم المقرر | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | |||
Lec. | Pr. | Tut. | Total C.H. | |||||
1 | CE563 | Environmental Protection | 3 | 3 |
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2 | CE564 | Chemistry and Biology of Environment | 3 | 3 |
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3 | CE565 | ESIA | 3 | 3 |
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4 | CE566 | Climate change | 3 | 3 |
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Elective Courses – Hydraulics | ||||||||
No. | Course Code | Hydraulics | اسم المقرر | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | |||
Lec. | Pr. | Tut. | Total C.H. | |||||
1 | CE568 | Urban water supply | 3 | 3 |
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2 | CE569 | Design of Dams | 3 | 3 |
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3 | CE570 | Coastal Engineering | 3 | 3 |
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4 | CE540 | Irrigation structures | 3 | 3 |
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5 | CE541 | Urban draining and sewerage network | 3 | 3 |
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6 | CE542 | Sediment Transport | 3 | 3 |
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Elective Courses – General Electives | ||||||||
No. | Course Code | General | اسم المقرر | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | |||
Lec. | Pr. | Tut. | Total C.H. | |||||
1 | BR528 | Advanced Mathematics | 3 | 3 |
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2 | CE544 | Computer application in water and Environment | 3 | 3 |
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3 | CE500 | GIS | 3 | 3 |
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4 | CE545 | Diploma Project | 3 | 3 |
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5 | BR526 | Statistical Analysis | 3 | 3 |
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6 | BR541 | Advance Engineering project Management | 3 | 3 |
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Course Code | Course Name | Cr. Hrs. |
THESIS599 | Research | 6 |
3. Admission Requirements: |
1. Bachelor of Civil Engineering Certificate with not less than 65 % passing ratio, or equivalent. |
2. Interview |
3. TOEFL / IBT: 60 |
4.ICDL (Computer Skills): |
5.Arabic Language: |
6. Student number capacity of 20 students per year |
7. Transfer Requirements, and Courses Equivalency |
8. Annex -13: shows the Admission Requirements for the Program. |
4. Graduation Requirements: |
Student attendance should not be less than 75%. |
Student will graduate after successfully passing the 30 credit hours courses and 6 credit hours Research. |
Student must achieve a minimum average score for all courses is 75% degree |
Minimum score for any student to pass any credit hours course is 65% degree. |
Grading System: From 90% to 100% of total marks Excellent From 80% to less than 90% Very Good From 75% to less than 80% Good From 65% to less than 75% Pass Less than 65% Poor/Fail |
5. Learning Resources, Facilities, and Equipment for Running the Program |
Learning Resources. Policies and Procedure for providing and quality assurance of learning resources textbooks, references and other resource materials, including electronic and web-based resources, Journal Database, etc. – textbooks, reference university database which allows access to most of the international publishing houses |
Facilities and Equipment Policies and Procedure for providing and quality assurance of Facilities and Equipment (Library, laboratories (Structure, material Labs), medical facilities, classrooms, etc.). |
List of laboratories: Hydraulics and Hydrology Laboratory (upgrade) Sanitary Laboratory (upgrade) Computer Laboratory (upgrade) CETU ( ITUCE Resource Centre Surveying Unit |
6. Teaching staff: |
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| Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Technicians Assistants |
Required Number | ||||
Available Number | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
Note: |
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7. Program Management and Regulations |
1. Program Management 1.1 Program Structure (Including boards, councils, units, committees, etc.) |
Civil Engineering Department Board Postgraduate Studies Administration Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies College of Engineering Board Vice Presidency of the University for Postgraduate Studies |
1.2 Stakeholders’ Involvement Describe the representation and involvement of stakeholders in the program planning and development. (Students, professional bodies, scientific societies, alumni, employers, etc.) |
The stakeholders were involved in designing the program, including universities, research centers, the public and private sectors, through their participation in a workshop as well as in responding to and submitting a questionnaire. |
2. Program Regulations Provide a list of related program regulations, including their link to online version: admission, study and exams, recruitment, appeals and complaint regulations, etc.) |
Decision of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers No. 40 of 2008 Decision of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers No. 141 of 2008 Graduate Studies Guide to Sana’a University |
Evaluation of Program Quality Matrix: | |||
Evaluation Areas/Aspects | Evaluation Sources/References | Evaluation Methods | Evaluation Time |
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Note: Evaluation Areas/Aspects (e.g., leadership, effectiveness of teaching & assessment, learning resources, partnerships, etc.) Evaluation Sources (students, graduates, alumni, faculty, program leaders, administrative staff, employers, independent reviewers, and others (specify) Evaluation Methods (e.g., Surveys, interviews, visits, etc.) Evaluation Time (e.g., beginning of semesters, end of academic year, etc.) | |||