Civil Department

About The Department:

The oldest and most elegant branch of engineering profession in engineering colleges all over the world and that is due to the fact that civil engineering is related to almost all aspects of civilization. Many of the important things in our lives that we take for granted are the product of civil engineering. Civil engineer deals with a wide variety of engineering aspects such as designing, construction, and maintenance of different structure (buildings, embankments, storage tanks, dams, roads, water and wastewater networks, irrigation and drainage networks, etc…..), solving execution problems, managing engineering and construction projects, and it just does not end there. Civil engineer also has a significant role in planning and managing transportation systems, terrific safety, conservation and development of water resources, treatment and reuse of wastewater, and the list extends.

The civil engineering curriculum in Qassim University is set to serve the broad range activities of the profession. It is designed to fulfill the student's need of sufficient and balanced content of different civil engineering topics. Initially such topics cover most, if not all, of the sub-disciplines of civil engineering. Students then choose to specialize in one or more sub-disciplines towards the end of the degree

Mission :

The civil engineering department seeks to meet the needs of the Saudi society and the region with outstanding civil engineering programs in education, research, and community service.

Vision :

The civil engineering department aims to be recognized locally, regionally and internationally as a leading department providing high quality programs and services in civil engineering fields.

Program Educational Objectives:

Educational Objectives of Civil Engineering Program are the attributes (knowledge, skills, and behavior) that the program graduates will be able to successfully demonstrate during a short time (about five years). In order to achieve these attributes the Educational Objectives of Civil Engineering Program are set up. The CE graduates should:

1.  Possess comprehensive knowledge in Civil Engineering fundamentals.

2. Apply analysis and design, management, and construction methods in Civil Engineering projects.

3. Demonstrate ability with effective communication skills and teamwork in multi-disciplinary projects.

4. Engage in life-long learning and gain skills to promote professional development and career planning based on social, environmental and professional ethics.

Program Outcomes:

 A student completing the CE Program will achieve the following outcomes which are the same as those of ABET:

a ) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles to solve civil engineering problems in practice.
b ) An ability to design and conduct experiments, and to analyze and interpret data in major recognized civil engineering areas.
c ) An ability to analyze and design a system, civil engineering structure or component to meet desired goals in civil engineering applications economically viable, sustainable and acceptable socially, politically and ethically.
d ) An ability to function on teams.
e ) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems.
f ) An ability to understand professional, social and ethical practices and  responsibilities.
g ) An ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
h ) An understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economical, environmental and societal context.
i ) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
j ) A knowledge of contemporary issues in civil engineering.
k ) An ability to use modern tools, techniques and skills necessary for civil engineering practice.

The students in the CE Program will gain proficiency in some of the recognizedmajor Civil Engineering areas. These engineering areas include: (1) Structural Engineering, (2) Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, (3) Transportation Engineering and (4) Environmental Engineering. Besides, basic project management techniques are also taken.

Studying System

The students can complete any of the engineering programs in 8 semesters (4 years) after the Foundation Program. The students in civil, electrical or mechanical program are required to complete 139 units; divided into 4 groups of courses: university requirements (12 units), college requirements (54 units ), department requirements ( 68 units ) and free courses (5 units) , Also, the graduates are required to complete cooperation training for 7 months at one of the private or governmental sectors.

Admission to the dept:

The admission in the dept depend on:

• The student desire

• The Student GPA

• The capacity of the department       

Serving the university and the society

1-     Presentation of training courses for the engineers in the private and governmental sectors through a community service deanery in the university.

2-     Contribution in the engineering problems solution which are raised by the Region Emirate

3-     Engineering consultations for the private and governmental sectors.

4-     Preparation of circulars and booklets which help in the  solution of engineering problems

The Career chances:

1.  All engineering administrations in the governmental authorities.

2.  The projects operation and maintenance administrations in the governmental authorities.

3.  The ministry of water and electricity.

4.  The ministry of municipal and village affairs.

5.  The Saudi commission for the engineers.

6.  The general institution for the waters refinement.

7.  The general institution for ports.

8.  The Saudi airlines.

9.  The military occupations management.

10.  The constructions and contracting companies.

11.  The electronics and communication companies.

12.  The power and electric energy companies.

13.  The Ministry of transportations.

14.  The Ministry of agriculture and water recourses.

15.  The general institution for the electricity.

16.  The water and sewage authority.

17.  The Saudi Arabia Aramco company.

18.  The Saudi company for the basic industries (SABIC)

19.  The unified Saudi company for electricity (SCECO).

20.  The construction material factories.