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B.SC. (CIVIL ENGINEERING)

Degree Code:	F16
Degree Name:	B.SC. (CIVIL ENGINEERING)
Degree Type:	BACHELOR
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DEGREE REGULATIONS

Examination Regulations

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Course Description

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Course Outline

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FIRST YEAR OF STUDY

SEMESTER I		N0. OF HOURS
FCE 101	Communication Skills (CCS 004)	45
FCE 103	Development Process (CCS 001)	45
FCE 131	Physics 1A	45
FCE 161	Pure Mathematics 1A	45
FCE 163	Applied Mathematics 1A	45
FCE 165	Computer Science I	45
FCE 181	Chemistry 1A	45

SEMESTER II

FCE 104	Elements of Philosophy (CCS 015)	45
FCE 132	Physics 1B	45
FCE 142	Engineering Drawing	45
FCE 162	Pure Mathematics 1B	45
FCE 164	Applied Mathematics 1B	45
FCE 166	Computer Science II	45
FCE 182	Chemistry 1B	45
FCE 190	HIV/AIDS	45

SECOND YEAR OF STUDY

SEMESTER I

FCE 201	Theory of Structures 1A	45
FCE 211	Engineering Geology	45
FCE 231	Strength of Materials 1A	45
FCE 245	Material Science	45
FCE 251	Engineering Surveying I	45
FCE 261	Engineering Mathematics 1A	45
FCE 265	Computer Science III	45

SEMESTER II

FCE 202	Theory of Structures IB	45
FCE 222	Fluid Mechanics IA	45
FCE 232	Strength of Materials IB	45
FCE 242	Engineering Drawing & Design I	45
FCE 246	Civil Engineering Materials	45
FCE 262	Engineering Mathematics IB	45
FCE 266	Computer Science IV	45
FCE 272	Economics I	45

THIRD YEAR OF STUDY

SEMESTER I

FCE 301	Theory of Structures IIA	45
FCE 311	Geotechnical Engineering IIA	45
FCE 321	Fluid Mechanics IIA	45
FCE 331	Strength of Materials IIA	45
FCE 345	Civil Engineering Materials II	45
FCE 351	Engineering Surveying II	45
FCE 361	Engineering Mathematics IIA	45

SEMESTER II

FCE 302	Theory of Structures IIB	45
FCE 322	Fluid Mechanics IIB	45
FCE 332	Strength of Materials IIB	45
FCE 342	Engineering Drawing & Design II	45
FCE 346	Transportation Engineering I	45
FCE 362	Engineering Mathematics IIB	45
FCE 372	Engineering Management I	45

FOURTH YEAR OF STUDY

SEMESTER I

FCE 401	Theory of Structures IIIA	45
FCE 411	Geotechnical Engineering IIA	45
FCE 421	Fluid Mechanics IIB	45
FCE 425	Hydrology I	45
FCE 431	Structural Design IA	45
FCE 451	Engineering Surveying III	45
FCE 461	Statistics	45
FCE 481	Public Health Engineering IA	45

SEMESTER II

FCE 402	Theory of Structures IIIB	45
FCE 412	Geotechnical Engineering IIB	45
FCE 422	Fluid Mechanics IIIA	45
FCE 426	Hydrology II	45
FCE 432	Structural Design IB	45
FCE 446	Transportation Engineering II	45
FCE 472	Engineering Management II	45
FCE 482	Public Health Engineering IB	45

FIFTH YEAR OF STUDY

SEMESTER I

FCE 501	Theory of Structures IV	45
FCE 511	Geotechnical Engineering III	45
FCE 525	Water Resources Engineering I	45
FCE 531	Structural Design IIA	60
FCE 545	Transportation Engineering IIIA	45
FCE 571	Engineering Management III	45
FCE 581	Public Health Engineering II	45
FCE 590	Civil Engineering Project	45

SEMESTER II (COMPULSORY UNITS)

FCE 532	Structural Design IIB	60
FCE 590	Civil Engineering Project	45
FCE 592	Professional Practice and Ethics	45

SEMESTER II (OPTIONAL UNITS) (a minimum of 4 to be taken)

FCE 502	Theory of Structures V	45
FCE 512	Geotechnical Engineering IV	45
FCE 526	Water Resources Engineering II	45
FCE 532	Advanced Structural Design	45
FCE 546	Transportation Engineering IIIB	45
FCE 552	Engineering Surveying IV	45
FCE 562	Numerical Analysis	45
FCE 564	Operations Research	45
FCE 566	Computer Applications	45
FCE 572	Engineering Management IV	45
FCE 582	Public Health Engineering III	45

Entry Requirements

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These are the requirements for JAB selected candidates.

Maths
Physics
Chemistry
Biology or

any group III
any group IV
any group V

Minimum entry grade is C+ in each of the required subjects but JAB decides the minimum entry requirement each year based on general performance in KSCE.

Examinations

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6.1 Part I

(a) Except where specified each course shall be examined by a written paper. The duration of a full course paper shall be 3 hours and that of a half course paper shall be 2 hours.

(b) Written examinations shall constitute 70% of the final marks in each course while the continuous assessment shall constitute the remaining 30%.

(d) The pass mark for each course shall be 50%.

(e) A candidate who fails in one full course or the equivalent with a mark of 40-49% may on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners and approval by Senate be allowed to sit a supplementary examination in the failed course within 3 months.

(f) A candidate who fails in the supplementary examination will be discontinued.

(g) A candidate who fails in one full course or the equivalent with a mark of 39% or below at the ordinary University examination will be discontinued.

6.2 Part II

Candidates will be required to submit for examination, a thesis on the approved topic in accordance with the Common Regulations for the Masters Degrees in all Faculties.

Fee Structure

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Year I	Semester 1	Semester 2	Yearly total
Tuition Fees @ 10,000	80,000.00	80,000.00	160,000.00
Medical	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
Computer	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
Library	2,000.00	–	2,000.00
Caution	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
Registration	1,000.00	–	1,000.00
Examination	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
ID Card	500.00	–	500.00
Lab fees	200.00	–	200.00
Student Organization	1,000.00	–	1,000.00
Total	104,700.00	80,000.00	184,700.00

Year 2
	Semester 1	Semester 2	Yearly total
Tuition Fees @ 10,000	80,000.00	80,000.00	160,000.00
Medical	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
Computer	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
Library	2,000.00	–	2,000.00
Registration	1,000.00	–	1,000.00
Examination	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
ID Card	500.00	–	500.00
Lab fees	200.00	–	200.00
Student Organization	1,000.00	–	1,000.00
Total	99,700.00	80,000.00	179,700.00

Year 3
	Semester 1	Semester 2	Yearly total
Tuition Fees @ 10,000	80,000.00	80,000.00	160,000.00
Medical	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
Computer	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
Library	2,000.00	–	2,000.00
Registration	1,000.00	–	1,000.00
Examination	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
ID Card	500.00	–	500.00
Lab fees	200.00	–	200.00
Student Organization	1,000.00	–	1,000.00
Total	99,700.00	80,000.00	179,700.00

Year 4
	Semester 1	Semester 2	Yearly total
Tuition Fees @ 10,000	80,000.00	80,000.00	160,000.00
Medical	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
Computer	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
Library	2,000.00	–	2,000.00
Registration	1,000.00	–	1,000.00
Examination	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
ID Card	500.00	–	500.00
Lab fees	200.00	–	200.00
Student Organization	1,000.00	–	1,000.00
Total	99,700.00	80,000.00	179,700.00

Bachelor of Science-Civil Engineering-Year 5
	Semester 1	Semester 2	Yearly total
Tuition Fees @ 10,000	80,000.00	80,000.00	160,000.00
Medical	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
Computer	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
Library	2,000.00	–	2,000.00
Registration	1,000.00	–	1,000.00
Examination	5,000.00	–	5,000.00
ID Card	500.00	–	500.00
Lab fees	200.00	–	200.00
Student Organization	1,000.00
Total	99,700.00	80,000.00	179,700.00

General Regulations

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1. In interpreting the course codes, after FCE the first integer denotes the year of study. The second integer denotes as far as is possible, the subject area while the last integer denotes the semester in which the course is taught; 1 for the first and 2 for the second semester. Where the last integer is 0 it means that this is a course which is taught throughout the two semesters such as the Engineering Project in the fifth year of study.

2. Each semester course, with the exception of structural design, shall have a total of 45 contact hours including lectures and tutorials and shall comprise one course unit.

3. There shall be a practical assignment term lasting for eight weeks at the end of the third year of study.

4. The undergraduate students shall complete the following course units.

First Year	15
Second Year	15
Third Year	14
Fourth Year	16
Fifth Year	15
Total	75

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5. In order to cover this syllabus, service courses shall be provided by the following Departments:

Mathematics: FCE 161/2, FCE 163/4, FCE 261/2, FCE 361/2, FCE 461, FCE 562, FCE 564
Physics: FCE 131/2
Chemistry: FCE 181/2
Geology: FCE 211
Economics: FCE 271
Surveying: FCE 251, FCE 351, FCE 451, FCE 552
Institute of Computer Science: FCE 265, FCE 266
Building Economics: FCE 372, FCE 472
Architecture: FCE 142, FCE 242, BCC FCE 101, FCE 103, FCE 104

Regulations

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The common Regulations for the Master’s degree in all Faculties shall be applicable

DEGREE COURSES

Level : 1
Semester: 1
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
FCE 101	Communication Skills (ccs 004)	45
FCE 131	Physics 1a	45
FCE161	Pure Mathematics Ia	45
FCE163	Applied Mathematics 1a	45
FCE165	Computer Science 1	45
FCE181	Chemistry Ia	45
FCE103	Hiv/aids	45
Semester: 2
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
FCE132	Physics 1b	45
FCE132	Physics 1b
FCE162	Pure Mathematics Ib	45
FCE164	Applied Mathematics Ib	45
FCE166	Computer Science Ii	45
FCE182	Chemistry Ib	45

Level : 2
Semester: 1
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
FCE201	Theory Of Structures 1a	45
FCE231	Strength Of Material Ia	45
FCE211	Engineering Geology	45
FCE245	Material Science	45
FCE251	Engineering Surveying I	45
FCE261	Engineering Mathematics 1a	45
FCE265	Computer Science Iii	45
Semester: 2
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
FCE232	Strength Of Materials 1b	45
FCE242	Engineering Drawing And Design I	45
FCE222	Fluid Mechanics Ia	45
FCE246	Civil Engineering Materials	45
FCE262	Engineering Mathematics Ib	45
FCE272	Economics 1	45

Level : 3
Semester: 1
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
FCE301	Theory Of Structures 11a	45
FCE311	Geotechnical Engineering Iia	45
FCE321	Fluid Mechanics 11a	45
FCE331	Strength Of Materials Iia	45
FCE345	Civil Engineering Materials 11	45
FCE351	Engineering Surveying Ii	45
FCE361	Engineering Mathematics 11a	45
Semester: 2
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
FCE302	Theory Of Structures Iib	45
FCE322	Fluid Mechanics Iib	45
FCE332	Strength Of Materials 11b
FCE342	Engineering Drawing & Design Ii	45
FCE346	Transportation Engineering I	45
FCE362	Engineering Mathematics Iib	45
FCE372	Engineering Management 1	45
FCE392	Enviromental Science	45

Level : 4
Semester: 1
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
FCE401	Theory Of Structures 111a	45
FCE411	Geotechnical Engineering Iia	45
FCE421	Fluid Mechanics 11b	45
FCE425	Hydrology 1	45
FCE431	Structural Design Ia	45
FCE451	Engineering Surveying Iii	45
FCE461	Statistics	45
FCE481	Public Health Engineering 1a	45
Semester: 2
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
FCE472	Engineering Management Ii	45
FCE402	Theory Of Structures Iiib	45
FCE412	Geotechnical Engineering 11b	45
FCE422	Fluid Mechanics Iiia	45
FCE426	Hydrology Ii	45
FCE432	Structural Design 1b	45
FCE446	Transportation Engineering Ii	45
FCE472	Engineering Management Ii	45

Level : 5
Semester: 1
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
FCE581	Public Health Engineering Ii	45
FCE511	Geotechnical Engineering Iii	45
FCE525	Water Resources Engineering	45
FCE531	Structural Design Iia	60
FCE545	Transportation Engineering Iiia	45
FCE571	Engineering Management Iii	45
FCE 564	Operations Research	45
Semester: 2
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
FCE590	Civil Engineering Project	45
FCE512	Geotechnical Engineering Iv	45
FCE526	Water Resources Engineering Ii	45
FCE532	Advanced Structural Design	45
FCE572	Engineering Management Iv	45
FCE 552	Engineering Survey	45