Background of Civil Engineering department
Civil engineering department has begun its carrier in 2005 E.C. It is one of the eight departments available in the college of engineering and technology at Samara University. The department currently offers a program leading to B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering with duration of 5 years in the regular and 5.5 years extension program. Enrolling was officially started in the stated academic year with an initial intake of around 72 students with the new curricular. Currently the department has got about 70 staff members (including those who are in study leave) and is hosting about 109 students in the regular under graduate program and 35 students under the extension program. Apparently the department has opened master’s program in two specializations in 2022 G.C academic year namely M.Sc. in civil engineering (Structural Engineering) and M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Road and Transport Engineering) with total number of 50 students with in both programs.
Mission
Civil engineering department aspires to be peerless/selected department in the pastoral development in 2035.
Vision
- Civil engineering department deliver quality education to produce competent civil engineering graduates, conduct research national and regional priority areas and use the research outputs, transfer technologies and provide consultancy and trainings services for the benefit of the community.
Admission Requirements
Admissions to all regular undergraduate programs are processed through the Ministry of Education of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. This is currently true for all public Universities across the whole nation. Admissions to the continuing education program (CEP) are processed through the University registrar office based on the criteria set by the University.
Admission to Regular Program:
Admission following Preparatory Education
Students who have successfully completed the 10 plus 2 years preparatory and have scored the minimum cut-off point set by the Ministry of Education in the entrance exam could apply for admission to the Civil Engineering School. In view of the high number of applicants, admission to the School is rather competitive. Entrance exam will be given to select competitive candidates.
Admission with Advance Standing
Depending on available spaces, diploma graduates from TVET (Technical Vocational Education and Training) in the fields related to Civil Engineering will be admitted based on grades on competitive basis.
Admission of International Students
Applicants with a minimum cut-off point and with high scores in Physics and Mathematics in foreign countries examinations equivalent to the 10+2 preparatory program are also eligible. The School determines the equivalence.
Admission to Continuing Education Program
The criteria set for admission to the regular program will be employed as the criteria for admission to the continuing education program. Candidates who are 10 + 3 diploma graduates from an Engineering School, TVET or similar recognized college in the fields of Construction Technology, surveying technology, Drafting Technology, and other related programs with a minimum cut-off point and having certificate of competition/COC/ will be admitted based on space availability, and competitive basis.
Limited numbers of junior staff such as technical assistants in relevant field may be admitted each year based on non-competitive basis provided that he/she:
- has served the University for a minimum of 2 consecutive years;
- meet the minimum admission requirement set for the program;
- obtain letter of recommendation from responsible body;
- signs undertaking to serve the University after graduation, at least two years of service for one complete year of study.
Graduation Requirements
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering requires 5 years to complete in the regular program. A student is required to take courses that will bring the total credit point of 326 ECTS for graduation with the Degrees of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Students must accumulate 113 ECTS from General/Basic Courses, 198 ECTS from Core Compulsory Courses and 15 ECTS from Elective Courses.
Students must take and pass all the required courses to satisfy the requirement for graduation. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required in all courses taken. In addition, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 is required in the core courses of the program. Other requirements are same as those of the University graduation requirements.
Degree Nomenclature
The degree nomenclature should read:
THE DEGREE OF “Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering”
”የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በሲቪል ምህንድስና”
Course Break Down for undergraduate programs
Structure
| Year I Semester I | Course Code | Pre-Requisite | ECTS | Cr. Hr | |
| 1 | Communicative English Language Skill I | FLEn 1011 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Mathematics for Natural Sciences | Math 1011 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Critical thinking | LoCT 1011 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | General Psychology | Psch 1011 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | General Physics | Phys 1011 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 6 | Physical fitness | SpSc 1011 | None | – | P/F |
| 7 | Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn | GeES 1011 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 30 | 18 | ||||
| Year I Semester II | Course Code | Pre-Requisite | ECTS | Cr. Hr | |
| 1 | Moral & Civic Education | MCiE 1012 | None | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | Communicative English Language skill II | FLEn 1012 | FLEn 1011 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Applied mathematics I | Math 1041 | Math 1011 | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | Computer Programing | SECT 1081 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | Entrepreneurship | MGMT 1012 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 6 | Social Anthropology | Anth 1012 | None | 4 | 2 |
| 7 | Introduction to Emerging Technologies | EmTe 1012 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 33 | 19 |
| Year II Semester I (Pre- Engineering) | Course Code | Pre-Requisite | ECTS | Cr. Hr | |
| 1 | Engineering Mechanics I | CEng 2051 | Phys 1011 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Engineering Drawing | MEng 2061 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Applied Mathematics II | Math 2041 | Math 1041 | 7 | 4 |
| 4 | Global Trends | GlTr 1012 | None | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | Stat 2171 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 6 | Economics | Econ 1011 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 7 | Inclusiveness | SNIE 1012 | None | 3 | 2 |
| 33 | 20 |
| Year II Semester II | Course Code | Pre-Requisite | ECTS | Cr. Hr | |
| 1 | Hydraulics | CEng 2161 | CEng 2042, CEng 2051 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Strength of Materials | CEng 2101 | CEng 2042, CEng 2051 | 7 | 4 |
| 3 | Transport Planning and Modeling | CEng 2191 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | Engineering Mechanics II | MEng 2052 | CEng 2051 | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | Civil Engineering Workshop Practice | CEng 2071 | None | 2 | 1 |
| 6 | Engineering Surveying I | CEng 2091 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 7 | Engineering Geology | CEng 2141 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 34 | 20 |
| Year III Semester I | Course Code | Pre-Requisite | ECTS | Cr. Hr | |
| 1 | Theory of Structures I | CEng 3102 | CEng 2101 | 7 | 4 |
| 2 | Engineering Surveying II (GIS and Remote Sensing for Engineers) | CEng 3092 | CEng 2091 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Numerical Methods | CEng 3081 | SECT 1081, Math 2041 | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | Open Channel Hydraulics | CEng 3162 | CEng 2161 | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – I | CEng 3142 | CEng 2141, CEng 2101, CEng 2161 | 5 | 3 |
| 6 | Traffic & Road Safety Engineering | CEng 3192 | CEng 2201 | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | Construction Materials | CEng 3111 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 35 | 21 |
| Year III Semester II | Course Code | Pre-Requisite | ECTS | Cr. Hr | |
| 1 | Engineering Hydrology | CEng 3163 | CEng 3162 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Reinforced Concrete Structures I | CEng 3121 | CEng 3102 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Fundamental of Architecture | CEng 3112 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | Geometric Design of Highways and Streets | CEng 3201 | CEng 3192 | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | Hydraulic Structures I | CEng 3171 | CEng 3163 | 5 | 3 |
| 6 | Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – II | CEng 3143 | CEng 3142 | 5 | 3 |
| 7 | Integrated Surveying Field Practice | CEng 3093 | CEng 3092 | 2 | 1 |
| 32 | 19 |
| Year IV Semester I | Course Code | Pre-Requisite | ECTS | Cr. Hr | |
| 1 | Water Supply and Treatment | CEng 4181 | CEng 4172 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Reinforced Concrete Structures II | CEng 4122 | CEng 3121 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Contract, Specification & Quantity Survey | CEng 4231 | None | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | Pavement Materials, Analysis and Design | CEng 4202 | CEng 3201 | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | Hydraulic Structures II | CEng 4172 | CEng 3171 | 5 | 3 |
| 6 | Geotechnical Engineering Design – I | CEng 4151 | CEng 3143 | 5 | 3 |
| 7 | Building Construction | CEng 4113 | CEng 3111 | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | Technical Report Writing & Research Methods for Engineers | CEng 4251 | FLEn 1012 | 2 | 1 |
| 33 | 20 |
| Year IV Semester II | Course Code | Pre-Requisite | ECTS | Cr. Hr | |
| 1 | Engineering Economics | CEng 4232 | None | 3 | 2 |
| 2 | Philosophy of science and Ethics | Phil 3011 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Internship Practice | CEng 4241 | All prior core courses | 25 | 15 |
| 33 | 20 |
| Year V Semester I | Course Code | Pre-Requisite | ECTS | Cr. Hr | |
| 1 | Construction Equipment | CEng 5233 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Geotechnical Engineering Design – II | CEng 5152 | CEng 4151 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Waste Water Treatment | CEng 5182 | CEng 4181 | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | Environmental engineering | CEng 5183 | All major courses | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | Elective 1 | CEng xxxx | – | 5 | 3 |
| 6 | Irrigation Engineering | CEng 5173 | CEng 4172 | 5 | 3 |
| 7 | Integrated Civil Engineering Design | CEng 5252 | All major courses | 3 | 2 |
| 33 | 20 |
| Year V Semester II | Course Code | Pre-Requisite | ECTS | Cr. Hr | |
| 1 | Elective 2 | CEng xxxx | – | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Elective 3 | CEng xxxx | – | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Steel & Timber Structures | CEng 5123 | CEng 3102 | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | Construction Project Management | CEng 5234 | CEng 4231, CEng 4232 | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | BSc Thesis | CEng 5253 | All major courses | 12 | 7 |
| 30 | 18 |
| No. | Course Title | Course Code | Pre-Requisite | ECTS | Cr. Hr |
| 1 | Theory of structures II | CEng 5261 | CEng 3102 | 5 | 3 |
| 2 | Reinforced Concrete Structures III | CEng 5271 | CEng 4122 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Structural Design | CEng 5281 | CEng 4061 | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | Hydropower Development | CEng5291 | CEng4172 | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | Geotechnical Engineering Design – III | CEng5301 | CEng4152 | 5 | 3 |
| 6 | Pavement Maintenance and Management Systems | CEng-5311 | CEng4212 | 5 | 3 |
| 7 | GIS & Environmental Modeling | CEng5321 | CEng4172 | 5 | 3 |
| 8 | AutoCAD for Engineers | CEng5331 | None | 5 | 3 |
| 9 | Railway Engineering | CEng 5341 | CEng 3211 | 5 | 3 |
| 10 | Fundamentals of Bridge Design | CEng 5352 | CEng 3211, CEng 4122 | 5 | 3 |
Course Break Down for masters programs
Admission Requirements in MSc in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
The applicant must have a B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering and meet the admission requirements of the School of
Postgraduate studies guide line and Samara University Senate Legislation. He/she must also pass the entrance examination administered by the Department. Regarding applicants from other related disciplines, the Departmental Graduate Committee (DGC), will rule on the eligibility of such students.
To be considered for enrolment in the Master’s program of Structural Engineering the applicant must:
- Have completed the academic requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 for both female and male applicants at the University or any other recognized institution of higher learning as recommended in the respective curriculum;
- Have satisfactorily met the selection criteria which may include the work experience or entrance examination to be administered by the academic units concerned.
Admission Requirements
The applicant must have a B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering and meet the admission requirements of the School of
Postgraduate studies guide line and Samara University Senate Legislation. He/she must also pass the entrance examination administered by the Department. Regarding applicants from other related disciplines, the Departmental Graduate Committee (DGC), will rule on the eligibility of such students.
To be considered for enrolment in the Master’s program of Structural Engineering the applicant must:
Have completed the academic requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 for both female and male applicants at the University or any other recognized institution of higher learning as recommended in the respective curriculum;
Have satisfactorily met the selection criteria which may include the work experience or entrance examination to be administered by the academic units concerned.
Duration of Study for Regular Program
- The Master’s regular programs shall normally take two academic years for completion.
- No Master student may anticipate finishing a program in less than one and a half academic year.
- A Master student in regular program may be allowed to continue for up to a maximum of four years if it can be shown that the extension is required by force majeure and if it is recommended by the DGC and AC. Such extension of time shall be recommended by the DGC and the AC while approved by the AAVP every semester.
- A Master student taking more than the normal two-year duration for completion of a program shall fulfill the special conditions set forth by the AC/DGC.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete the following minimum requirements:
Complete all graduate coursework requirements with a minimum CGPA of 3.0;
- a maximum of one “C” or two “C+” grade in all courses;
- submit at-least one article in peer reviewed reputable journal from the result of the thesis work; § a minimum of “Satisfactory” rate for Master’s Thesis assessment and open defense.
- Medium of Instruction The medium of instruction of the program should be in English.
Degree Nomenclature
§ For the M.Sc. program in Structural Engineering Graduate Program, the degree nomenclature should read as:
Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
የሳይንስ ማሰተር ዲግሪ በሲቪል ምህንድስና (ስትራክቸራል ምህንድስና)
Admission requirements for the master program: – MSc in Road and Transportation Engineering
- The applicant must have a B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent degree (Construction Technology & Management, Surveying Engineering/Surveying Technology and Road Construction) with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 for both male and female applicants at the University or any other recognized institution of higher learning as recommended in the respective curriculum.
- He/she must also pass the entrance examination administered by program chairs.
- Applicant must bring a minimum of two letter of recommendation from undergraduate instructor or employers.
Duration of the Study
The normal duration for the completion of a regular program is two academic years and three academic years for extension
Master’s program.
A regular and extension master student may be allowed to continue for up to a maximum of four and five years respectively, if it can be shown that the extension is required by force majeure. Such extension of time shall be recommended by DGC and approved by the DC every Semester.
A master student taking more than the normal duration for completion of a program shall fulfil the special condition set forth by the DC
Graduation requirements
Graduation requirement for civil engineering field of study involves two option. For Master of Science degree program Students must complete the following minimum requirements:
- complete all graduate coursework requirements with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 and only one
“C” or two “C+” grade in all courses;
- A successful student is required to complete 33 Cr. hr Course works and a six (6) cr.hr. Thesis work.
- A minimum of “Satisfactory” rate for Master’s Thesis assessment and open defense.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for the program should be in English
Degree of Nomenclature
For the M.Sc. degree program in Road and Transport Engineering, the degree nomenclature should read as
Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (Road & Transport Engineering) የሳይንስ ማስተር ዲግሪ በሲቪል ምህንድስና (መንገድ እና ትራንስፖርት ምህንድና)