Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering

Introduction

The CBT Bachelor of Technology 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 BSc 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.

Entry Requirements

The duration of the Bachelor programme is four (4) years and the o gain admission to the programme, the applicant must satisfy the entry requirements for admission of students.

The entry requirements for admission of WASSCE, and SSSCE candidates to the Bachelor of Technology (BSc.) 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.

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

A. 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, Metal Work, Material Science, Building Construction, ICT and Geography).

B. 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, Metal Work, Material Science, Building Construction, ICT and Geography).
 

C. 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).

D. Admission of Higher National Diploma (HND) Candidates

Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate. In addition, the applicant must pass a selection interview. Successful candidates will be admitted into Level 300.

E. Admission of Diploma Candidates

Applicant must have graduated with a good Diploma certificate. In addition, the applicant must pass a selection interview. Successful candidates will be admitted into Level 200.

F. Construction Technician Certificate (CTC) Candidates

Applicants with a good certificate in CTC1 shall be admitted to level 100.

G. Technical School Candidates

Technical School Candidates: Credit Passes comprising three (3) core subjects in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus three (3) relevant subjects – Plumbing Related Studies, Plumbing Technology, Construction Technology, Material Science, Practicals/Project

H. Mature Students’ Entry

Mature Applicants Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage.

I. Foreign Applicants

Academic records of foreign applicants with the requisite qualification will be referred to GTEC for the determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement.

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

Course Outline

Year one (1), semester one (1)