Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering – Civil Engineering
Graduates of Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering offered by the Department of Civil Engineering are employed as engineers at various levels of the construction industry that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like buildings, roads, railways, bridges, canals, dams, harbours, airports and water supply, sewage disposal and irrigation schemes. Civil engineering as a profession is responsible for developing and providing infrastructure and services for the society with due consideration for safety and the environment. The minimum duration of the Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering is four years and the medium of instruction is English.
Curriculum for Civil Engineering Specialization
Year 1 (Level 3)
| Course code | Course Title | Category | Credits(SLQF) |
| MHZ3551 | Engineering Mathematics I | Z | 5 |
| MHZ3552 | Engineering Mathematics II | 5 | |
| EEX3417 | Software development for engineers |
X |
4 |
| DMX3401 | Fundamentals of Fluids Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 4 | |
| EEX3410 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering | 4 | |
| DMX3305 | Introduction to Engineering Design Graphics | 3 | |
| CVX3340 | Introduction to Hydraulics & Hydrology | 3 | |
| CVX3441 | Structural Analysis and Design I | 4 | |
| CVX3442 | Strength of Materials | 4 | |
| AGM3203 | Communication skills | M | 2 |
| Total | 38 | ||
| Break down: X – 26, Z – 10, M – 2 | |||
Year 2 (Level4)
| Course code | Course Title | Category | Credits(SLQF) |
| MHZ4553 | Engineering Mathematics III | Z | 5 |
| CVX4240 | Hydraulic Engineering I | X | 2 |
| CVX4241 | Engineering Hydrology | 2 | |
| CVX4342 | Surveying I | 3 | |
| CVX4343 | Soil Mechanics | 3 | |
| CVX4344 | Engineering Geology | 3 | |
| CVX4545 | Structural Analysis and Design II | 5 | |
| CVX4446 | Construction Engineering & Materials | 4 | |
| DMX3101 | Workshop Practice | 1 | |
| AGM4307 | Economics and marketing for Engineers | M | 3 |
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Select 02 credits from the courses given below |
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| LWJ3245 | Introduction to laws of Sri Lanka | J | 2 |
| MHJ4241 | History of Technology | 2 | |
| MHJ5244 | Nature of Mathematics | 2 | |
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Select (03) credits from the courses given below |
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| CVX4347 | Irrigation Engineering | X | 3 |
| CVX4348 | Water and Wastewater Engineering | 3 | |
| CVX4349 | Building Engineering | 3 | |
| CVX4350 | Quantity Surveying | 3 | |
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Optional for Diploma Exit |
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| CVW4802 | Industrial Training-(Civil-Diploma) | W | 8 |
| CVY4185 | Group Project | Y | 1 |
| Total | 36 | ||
| Break down: X –26, Z – 5, M – 3, J – 2 | |||
Year 3 (Level 5 and 6)
| Course code | Course Title | Category | Credits(SLQF) |
| MHZ5554 | Engineering Mathematics IV | Z | 5 |
| CVX5440 | Surveying II | X | 4 |
| CVX5241 | Hydraulic Engineering II | 2 | |
| CVX5242 | Mechanics of Fluids | 2 | |
| CVX5443 | Structural Analysis | 4 | |
| CVX6444 | Geotechnics | 4 | |
| CVX6345 | Environmental Engineering | 3 | |
| CVX6546 | Construction Engineering and Management | 5 | |
| CVM5401 | Accounting for Engineers | M | 4 |
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Select 03 credits from the courses given below |
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| MHJ5342 | Technology Society and Environment | J | 3 |
| MHJ5343 | Nature of Science | 3 | |
| Total | 36 | ||
| Break down: X –24, Z – 5, M – 4, J – 3 | |||
Year 4 (Level 6)
| Course code | Course Title | Category | Credits(SLQF) |
| DMM6601 | Management for Engineers | M | 6 |
| CVX6180 | Research Methodology and Project Identification | X | 1 |
| CVW6803 | Industrial Training-(Civil-Undergraduate) | W | 8 |
| Total |
15
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| Breakdown: Total – X =01, W=08, M(L6)=6 | |||
Year 5 (Level 7)
| Course code | Course Title | Category | Credits(SLQF) |
| CVX7640 | Structural Design | X | 6 |
| CVX7241 | Geotechnical Design | 2 | |
| CVX7242 | Environmental Engineering Design | 2 | |
| CVY7880 | Engineering Research Project (Civil) | Y | 8 |
| CVY7385 | Comprehensive Design Project (Civil) | 3 | |
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Select 06 credits from the courses given below |
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| CVX7343 | Bridge Engineering | X | 3 |
| CVX7344 | Computational Mechanics using Finite Element Methods | 3 | |
| CVX7345 | Highway Engineering and Design | 3 | |
| CVX7346 | Ground Improvement Techniques | 3 | |
| CVX7347 | Applied Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics | 3 | |
| CVX7348 | Coastal Engineering and Coastal Zone Management | 3 | |
| CVX7349 | Environmental Modelling and Management | 3 | |
| CVX7350 | Remote Sensing and GIS | 3 | |
| Total |
27 |
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| Breakdown: Total – X – 10+6 =16,Y =11 | |||
Master of Science in Structural Engineering
The ‘Master of Science in Structural Engineering’ programme provides an innovative approach to manage complex problems with an integrated perspective. The proposed curriculum hopes to train Civil Engineers to apply their technical understanding of systems in engineering, design, and implementation to develop strategies to make economical, healthy, and sustainable environments.Last Updated on 10 months