Programme Background and Rationale

The faculty of engineering trains civil engineers, who can participate actively the reconstruction of the country. This is need for local engineers with practical skills and knowledge in roads construction, buildings, bridges and water supply areas. Following the civil war, in which almost all infrastructure was destroyed; Somaliland is now in the process of rebuilding its physical infrastructure. Nation building is a life-long process and outside expatriate cannot suffice. The need for local talent who can design and build engineering requirements need not be over-stated. The programme is designed to meet the country’s growing demand for competent engineers to provide engineering services for all aspects of engineering. It should produce people who can plan design, construct, maintain and operate public and private facilities under all constraints. Through the programme, the faculty of engineering and Amoud University intends to produce a critical mass of well-qualified engineers in various fields, for the country and the region to meet over the growing needs for development and global challenges. The degree programme is a milestone in the expansion of university education in the country and is key to solving the shortage of skilled human labor in the field of civil engineering.

Programme Objectives

General Objective

The main objective of civil engineering programme is to educate a new generation of civil engineers who can design, analyze and construct all kinds of structures and buildings to meet the challenges, demands, and expectations of the modern society, ethically, and in a safe and healthy environment, without compromising the needs of the future.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the programme, students should be able to:

1. Design and construct structures using concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and with the constraints of economy, health and safety standards.
2. Carry out soil analysis and based on the outcome, use rock and soil mechanics to design foundations, earth structures and pavements and sub-grades to meet special standards.
3. Carry out survey and asses water availability, and design water supply and open flow systems to meet specified standards.
4. Carry out urban planning and design, develop and construct transport system and highways with specific user characteristic in mind.
5. Do research using modern approaches and techniques to solve problems in civil engineering, and engineering in general.

Programme Duration

The programme shall run on a semester basis consisting of eight semesters each lasting 17 weeks, or on part-time basis as appropriately structured by the faculty of engineering and department of civil engineering, and approved by Senate.

 Programme Modalities

The programme shall be conducted by course work, examinations and project, based on credit units. The last two weeks of each semester of each academic year shall normally be used for end-of-semester examinations. Further,

1. A student shall take foundation/general courses in English, mathematics, science, Arabic, Islamic studies during the first one year in the freshmen. The freshman year also acts as a gateway to full admission into the Bachelor of civil engineering programme.
2. By the end of junior year, a student shall be required to attend at least 300 hours of internship in a real engineering environment.
3. A student shall come up with a well-written project in the area of civil engineering during the senior year of study.

Curriculum Plan

The programme shall run on a semester basis consisting of eight (8) semesters each lasting 17 weeks in a period of four (4) academic years, whether on full time, part-time, sandwich, or online or other modes as structured by the faculty of engineering, and department of civil engineering, and approved by Senate.

General Regulations

General university regulations and guidelines for undergraduate programmes shall apply with regard to application, registration, teaching, learning, examinations, research and graduation. A student is required to sign a memorandum of understanding during the registration process on pre-scribed forms.

Admission Requirements

This Bachelor of Civil Engineering programme is best suited to students who intend to plan, design, construct, and oversee public and private infrastructure systems as well as maintain essential structures such as bridges, buildings, tunnels, roads, and water supply and sewage systems. To qualify for admission into the degree of Bachelor of Civil Engineering, an applicant shall:

1. Hold a Somaliland GCSE of at least Grade “C”, or its equivalent from a recognized examination body.
2. Successfully complete a one-year freshman programme at Amoud University, and attain a GPA of at least 1.5.
3. Hold a diploma certificate in civil engineering or its equivalent from recognized universities.
4. Meet other conditions as spelt out by the faculty of engineering and the department of civil engineering, with approval of Senate.

Enrolment Types

There shall be three (3) categories of enrolments as follows:

1. Full-Time Day face-to-face enrolled students who shall attend classes between 7.30 am 4.30 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
2. Full-Time Evening face-to-face enrolled students who shall attend classes between 4.00 pm and 10.00 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
3. Sandwich, part-time, and other modes enrolled students who shall attend classes during specific periods as specified by the Faculty of Engineering and department of Civil Engineering, and approved by Senate.

Staff, Facilities and Equipment

The faculty of engineering and the department of civil engineering have adequate assets to offer this programme. The faculty has 6 lecture halls, fully equipped civil engineering laboratory with concrete testing equipment, soil testing equipment, cement testing equipment, aggregate and asphalt/bitumen testing equipment among others. The faculty also has surveying instruments including auto-level instruments, theodolites, a total station and GPS portable sets. These coupled with over 21 highly qualified and experienced local and international staff; the faculty of engineering and the department of civil engineering ensure that students can complete their progamme within schedule.

Funding

The programme of civil engineering is sustained largely by funds from tuition fees and other relevant levies. The student must show proof of ability to pay tuition fees on time before being enrolled into the department of civil engineering. There are no special funding arrangements for the students enrolled in the department of. However, if, and when, additional funds are available, they shall be dispensed according to the prevailing university financial policies.

Target Groups

The programme is targeted to, but not limited to:

1. Graduates of SGCSE who aspire to make or pursue a career civil in engineering.
2. Graduates of diploma in civil engineering or its equivalent who intend to advance their career degrees.
3. Employees of the construction companies, and other relevant ministries who intended to obtain academic qualification in the field of civil engineering

Expected Programme Outcomes

Graduates of the civil engineering programme shall be

1. Employees of the Ministry of Work as senior managers to lead the design and construction works in roads, building, and pavement for roads of the country.
2. Engineering and contractors in their own rights who provide special consultancy services to the government, public and private, institutional, local and non-local contexts.
3. Engineering and contractors in their own rights; who own construction companies and provide construction and engineering services to public and private organization and units.
4. Managers of engineering projects, for local and non-local organizations, private and public.