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Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering
Department of Civil of Engineering

Civil Engineering Program Specifications

Program Identification and General Information
Program Title
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Host Element
Sana’a University
Responsible Department
Department of Civil Engineering
Other Departments with major Teaching Contributions
Architecture Department, Mechanical Department, Electric Department
Media of Instruction
English Language.
Mode of Delivery
Semesters
Total credit hours needed for completion of the program
186 hours.
Length full time
Five academic years (two terms each – full time)
Award granted on completion of the Program
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Location(s) where the program is offered
Inside the University (Eng. Faculty)
Approval date:
September 2019 
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Vision of the Department

To lead a quality civil engineering education, research and services nationally, and to be competent regionally.

Mission of the Department

To provide students with good quality Civil Engineering education that prepares them to be qualified and committed professionals who could pursue graduate studies and research and play a leading role in the sustainable development of the country and its integration into the regional economy.

Aims of the Department

  1.  provide a high quality educational experience through an appropriate depth over the full range of core engineering subject areas for undergraduate and postgraduate programs,
  2.  applying the quality assurance standards and targeting the academic accreditation levels (local, regional and international levels).
  3. Serving the community and labor market needs through the consultancy, research, laboratory tests and training services.

Study Plan

Year/ Semester

First Semester    
Course NoCourse TitleCredit hours
LectureExerciseLabCredits
UR001Arabic Language 12  2
UR003English Language 12  2
UR008Arabic Israeli Conflict2  2
FR001Mathematics 131 3
BR002Buildings Physics22 24
BR004Workshop Technology2 33
BR006Descriptive Geometry23 3
BR007Mechanics 1(Statics)22 3
  Total Semester Credits22
Second Semester    
Course NoCourse TitleCredit hours
LectureExerciseLabCredits
UR002Arabic Language 22  2
UR004English Language 22  2
UR005Computer Principles21 2
UR007National Culture2  2
FR02Mathematics 231 3
BR003Engineering Chemistry22 3
BR005Engineering Drawing1 43
BR008Mechanics 2 (Dynamics)22 3
  Total Semester Credits21
Third Semester    
Course NoCourse TitleCredit hours
LectureExerciseLabCredits
BR101English Language 32  2
BR103Mathematics 331 3
CE 101Surveying 12 23
CE 102Theory of Structures22 3
CE 103Building Materials2 23
CE 105Engineering Geology2 23
  Total Semester Credits17
Fourth Semester    
Course NoCourse TitleCredit hours
LectureExerciseLabCredits
UR106Islamic Culture 2  2
BR102English Language 42  2
BR104Mathematics 431 3
CE 107Surveying 22 23
CE 108Strength of Materials2234
ME 121Principles of Mechanical Engineering22 3
AE 121Architectural Drawing2  2
      
      
      
  Total Semester Credits19
Fifth Semester    
Course NoCourse TitleCredit hours
LectureExerciseLabCredits
BR201Mathematics 531 3
CE 201Structural Analysis122 3
CE 202Reinforced Concrete 122 3
CE 204Surveying 32 23
CE 205Statistics2  2
CE 206Fluid Mechanics2223
CE 207Construction Methods & Equipment2  2
  Total Semester Credits19
Sixth Semester    
Course NoCourse TitleCredit hours
LectureExerciseLabCredits
BR202Mathematics 631 3
CE 208Structural Analysis 222 3
CE 209Reinforced Concrete 222 3
CE 210Hydraulics2 33
CE 212Soil Mechanics 13225
CE 213Civil Drawing2  2
  Total Semester Credits19
Seventh Semester    
Course NoCourse TitleCredit hours
LectureExerciseLabCredits
CE 301Soil Mechanics 23225
EE 321Electrical Engineering2  2
CE 303Traffic Engineering22 3
CE 304Reinforced Concrete 322 3
CE 305Steel Structures 122 3
CE 306Harbors Engineering2  2
  Total Semester Credits18
Eight Semester    
Course NoCourse TitleCredit hours
LectureExerciseLabCredits
CE 307Foundation Engineering132 4
CE 308Sanitary Engineering 12 23
CE 309Hydrology2? 2
CE 310Steel Structures 222 3
CE 311Highway Engineering 122 3
CE 312Irrigation Engineering2  2
CE 313Computer Applications2 23
  Total Semester Credits20
Ninth Semester    
Course NoCourse TitleCredit hours
LectureExerciseLabCredits
CE 401Foundation Engineering 232 4
CE 402Sanitary Engineering 22 23
CE 403Contracts & Specifications2  2
CE 404Hydraulic Structures22 2
CE 405Highway Engineering 22224
CE 406Bridge Engineering22 3
CE 407Graduation Project 1112
  Total Semester Credits20
Tenth Semester    
Course NoCourse TitleCredit hours
LectureExerciseLabCredits
CE 407Graduation Project1112
CE 408Environmental Engineering2  2
CE 409Reinforced Concrete 4 2  2
CE 410Engineering Economy2  2
CE 411Transportation Planning2  2
CE 412Construction Management2  2
  Total Semester Credits12