Introduction
The CBT Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering programme aims at training students with theoretical knowledge and sound practical skills in design and entrepreneurial skills to take up the design and supervisory role in the Civil Engineering Industry. They will also be adequately prepared with the requisite skills to set up their own small and medium-scale industries.
Objectives
The main objective of the programme is to produce professional Engineers who will be able to analyse, design, construct and maintain Civil Engineering works and systems. At the end of the programme, the BEng graduate will be able to:
- Design, and supervise the construction and maintenance of highway and transportation structures; reinforced concrete, steel and timber structures; and water & sanitation systems;
- Carry out geotechnical investigations & applied research with linkage to industry & business; and
- Manage civil engineering projects entrepreneurial in nature.
Intended/Expected Outcomes
Students will acquire theoretical and practical experience to undertake the design and/or supervision of middle level Civil Engineering Projects after graduation. They will also acquire the entrepreneurial skills to start their own businesses and
fit into the technological working world.
Entry Requirements
The duration of the Bachelor programme is four (4) years and to gain admission to the programme, the applicant must satisfy the entry requirements for admission of students.
a. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The entry requirements for admission of WASSCE, and SSSCE candidates to the Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering programme are three (3) credit passes in three (3) core subjects and three (3) credit passes in three (3) relevant elective subjects.
(i) SSSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, Integrated Science, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects – Elective Mathematics and two (2) of the following (Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Building Construction).
(ii) WASSCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, Science, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects – Elective Mathematics and two (2) of the following (Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Building Construction).
b. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates
Passes in three (3) subjects – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five (5) GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for science students).
(c) Admission of Higher National Diploma (HND) Candidates
Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate (that is, at least Second-Class Lower Division). HND third level students will be to be admitted into level 200. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered.
(d) Mature Students’ Entry
Applicants must be at least twenty-five (25) years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application.
Applicants must have two (2) years’ professional experience (a letter from employer is required). Applicants must pass a written examination or show proof of three (3) credit passes in English Language, Science and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE or any other nationally recognized standard high school level examinations plus passes in relevant electives as indicated in a, b, or c.”
(e) Pre Engineering Students’ Entry
Applicants who completed the Pre-engineering programme with at least SecondClass Lower Division will be admitted to first year of the programme.
Employment Prospects for Graduates
Government Agencies and Ministries such as:
- Water Resources, Works and Housing
- Transportation
- Roads and Highways
- Railway, Ports and Harbor
- Aviation
- Natural Resources
- Environment, Science and Technology
- Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies
Private organizations:
- Architectural Firms
- Hospitals
- Banks/Insurance Companies
- Colleges and Universities
- Manufacturing Firms
- Construction Firms
- Consulting/ Engineering Firms
- Public Utilities
- Research Facilities
Environmental Organization
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
LEVEL 100-SEMESTER ONE
Course title | Course code | Credit points |
Component | ||
T | P | C | |||
Basic Drawing | BTC 101 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
ElementaryStructures and Structural Design I | BTC 103 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Principles of Surveying | BTC 105 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Core |
Civil Engineering Project I | BTC 107 | 0 | 8 | 4 | Core |
Civil Engineering Construction I | BTC 109 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Civil Engineering ProjectII | BTC 111 | 0 | 8 | 4 | Core |
Engineering Mathematics I | MAT 101 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Computer LiteracyI | CLT 101 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Mandatory |
Communication Skills I | COS 101 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Mandatory |
TOTAL | 11 | 20 | 21 |
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LEVEL 100-SEMESTER TWO
Course title | Course code | Credit points |
Component | ||
T | P | C | |||
DrainageEngineering | BTC 102 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Soil Engineering | BTC 104 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Core |
Road Engineering | BTC 106 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Engineering Surveying 1 | BTC 108 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Core |
Civil Engineering Project III | BTC 110 | 0 | 8 | 4 | Core |
Civil Engineering ProjectIV | BTC 112 | 0 | 4 | 2 | Core |
Computer literacy II | CLT 102 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Mandatory |
Communication Skills II | COS 102 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Mandatory |
African Studies | AFS 102 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Mandatory |
Engineering Mathematics II | MAT 102 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
TOTAL | 11 | 16 | 21 |
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LEVEL 200-SEMESTER ONE
Course title | Course code | Credit points |
Component | ||
| T | P | C | ||
Water Supply Engineering | BTC 201 | 3 | 2 | 4 | Core |
Irrigation & DrainageEngineering | BTC 203 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Civil Engineering Project V | BTC 205 | 0 | 4 | 2 | Core |
Sanitary Engineering | BTC 207 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Environmental Quality Engineering | BTC 209 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Civil Engineering DrawingII | BTC 211 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Core |
Civil EngineeringProject VI | BTC 213 | 0 | 6 | 3 | Core |
Engineering Mathematics III | MAT 201 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mandatory |
TOTAL | 12 | 18 | 21 |
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LEVEL 200-SEMESTER TWO
Course title | Course code | Credit points |
Components | ||
T | P | C | |||
Civil Engineering Maintenance | BTC 202 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Construction Management Studies | BTC 204 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Civil EngineeringProject VII | BTC 206 | 0 | 8 | 4 | Core |
Civil EngineeringProject VIII | BTC 208 | 0 | 8 | 4 | Core |
Entrepreneurship | ETP 202 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mandatory |
Engineering Mathematics IV | MAT 202 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
TOTAL | 8 | 20 | 18 |
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LEVEL 300-SEMESTER ONE
Course title | Course code | Credit points |
Component | ||
T | P | C | |||
Steel and TimberDesign | BTC 301 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Reinforced Concrete Design | BTC 303 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
Civil Engineering Quantities | BTC 305 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Civil Engineering ProjectIX | BTC 307 | 0 | 8 | 4 | Core |
Construction Accounting | BTC 309 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Core |
Civil EngineeringConstruction II | BTC 311 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Civil Engineering Project X | BTC 313 | 0 | 8 | 4 | Core |
NumericalAnalysis | MAT 301 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
TOTAL | 11 | 17 | 19 |
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LEVEL 300-SEMESTER TWO
Course title | Course code | Credit points |
Component | ||
T | P | C | |||
Industrial Attachment | BTC 302 | 0 | 30 | 15 | Mandatory |
TOTAL | 0 | 30 | 15 |
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LEVEL 400-SEMESTER ONE
Course title | Course code | Credit points |
Component | ||
T | P | C | |||
Transportation Engineering | BTC 401 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
Highway Engineering | BTC 403 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
Engineering Surveying II | BTC 405 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Core |
Engineering Economy | BTC 407 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Building Services | BTC 409 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Foundation Engineering | BTC 411 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Ground Engineering | BTC 413 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
Research Methods &Technical Report Writing | BTC 415 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Research |
Civil Engineering Project XI | BTC 417 | 0 | 4 | 2 | Core |
TOTAL | 15 | 9 | 19 |
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LEVEL 400-SEMESTER TWO
Course title | Course code | Credit points |
Components | ||
T | P | C | |||
Final Project | BTC 402 | 0 | 30 | 15 | Research |
TOTAL | 0 | 30 | 15 |
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