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Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

 Program Identification and General Information

Program Title

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering.

Awarding Institution

Sana’a University.

Department

Department of Civil Engineering.

Other Departments with major Teaching Contributions

Language of study

English and Arabic Language.

Date of Specification Preparation/Revision

October 2022.

Mode of Study

Full time

Study System

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

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering.

Qualification required to join the program:

Master of Science in Civil Engineering or any other equivalent field.

Minimum grade requirements to enroll in the program

Very Good. 

Other admission requirements

Detailed below/

Name of the program coordinator

Prof. Dr. Hamoud Aldhfiri.

Approval date:

 
 for Program Specifications Clik Her>>

 

Aims of the Program

  • To provide focused studies and encourage fundamental and applied research in different Civil Engineering disciplines.
  • To bridge the gap between the academic educational and industrial / technological environment.
  • To provide graduates with up-to-date advanced knowledge and skills needed to create highquality systems, attain the excellence in Civil engineering and solve the technical problems and challenges in industry.
  • To graduate independently researchers in Civil engineering disciplines who can pursue further studies and contribute to the scientific research community.
  • Develop leadership, skills and ethics of the profession and engaging in lifelong learning.
  • Develop new methods and new high-tech components for effective,reliable, sustainable systems and industrial products.

Mission of the Program

To graduate highly-qualified Ph.D. holders in the field of Civil engineering through qualified academic program, staff, and suitable research infrastructure that meet the research and development requirements as well as local and regional labor market needs.

Study Plan

System of Study

 

Type of Program

Thesis

Study Methods in the Program

Full time

The Period to Complete the Program

Min. 2 Years (4 Terms)

Max.3 Years (6 Terms)

Total Credit Hours for Research

48

 

 

 

 Admission Requirements:

1. Master of Science in Civil Engineering Certificate with not less than “Very Good”  grade, or equivalent.

2. Interview.

3. TOEFL / IBT:60.

4.ICDL (Computer Skills).

5.Arabic Language.

6. Student Number Capacity of 10 Students per Year.

7. Transfer Requirements, and Courses Equivalency.

8. Annex -13: shows the Admission Requirements for the Program.

 

 Graduation Requirements:

Student attendance should not be less than 75%.

Student will graduate after successfully passing the 2 paper and 48 credit hours research.

 

  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

Library upgrading necessary, List of required new publications to be provided by Master Program teaching staff

Electronic Library (Existing, allows access to international research papers and publications).

 

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

 Material Engineering Laboratory (Upgrading necessary)

 Soil Engineering Laboratory (Upgrading necessary)

 Highway Engineering Laboratory (Upgrading necessary)

 Survey Engineering Laboratory (Upgrading necessary)  Sanitary Engineering Laboratory (Upgrading necessary)  hydraulic Engineering Laboratory (Upgrading necessary)  Computer Laboratory

 

 Teaching st

aff:

 

 

 

Professor

Associate Professor

Technicians Assistants

Required Number

 

 

 

Available Number

7

10

6

Note:

 

 

 

 

 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

1.2Stakeholders’ 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.)

List of Annexes

Annex (1)

Academic Standards Curriculum Criteria of Accreditation Board for Ph.D. in Civil Engineering Program.

Annex (2)

Survey of names of Similar Accredited Programs at International Universities (Benchmarks) for Structural Engineering Programs.

Annex (3)

Survey of Intended Learning Outcomes for similar Accredited civl Engineering Programs at International Universities.

Annex (4)

Summary of Similar Programs (Benchmarks) for Ph.D. Civil Program.

Annex (5)

Survey of Course Names of Similar Ph.D. Civil Programs.

Annex (6)

Survey/ Mapping of  Vision, Mission and Objectives of Similar Accredited Programs at International Universities(Benchmarks) for Ph.D. Civil Programs.

Annex (7)

Mapping of mission and objective of the program with vision, mission and objectives of faculty, and university.

Annex (8)

Main Themes/Sub-Themes with Relative weight for Program (if needed).

Annex (9)

PILOs Distribution to General Themes for Program (if needed).

Annex (10)

Mapping the benchmarks with PILO’s (if needed).

Annex (11)

Mapping Program’s Goals with Intended Learning Outcomes (if needed).