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Civil Engineering (Traditional Track) — study plan

King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Engineering

Credit hours
155
Levels
11
Courses
50
Degree
bachelor

The Civil Engineering (Traditional Track) study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 155 credit hours across 50 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 13 credits

Code Course Credits
لغة 101 English Language (1) 2
ك 101 / ف 101 Chemistry (1) / Physics (1) 4
ر 101 General Mathematics (1) 4
عرب 101 Arabic Language (1) 3

Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code Course Credits
سلم 101 Islamic Culture (1) 2
ف 101 / ك 101 Physics (1) / Chemistry (1) 4
ر 102 General Mathematics (2) 4
لغة 102 English Language (2) 2
هـ مك 102 Engineering Drawing 3

Year 2 - Semester 1 17 credits

Code Course Credits
ف 102 Physics (2) 4
هـ ص 201 Introduction to Engineering Design I 3
عرب 201 Arabic Language (2) 3
هـ مد 201 Engineering Mechanics (Statics) 3
ر 203 Calculus and Vectors 4

Year 2 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code Course Credits
هـ ص 202 Introduction to Engineering Design II 2
هـ ك 201 Structured Computer Programming 3
ر 204 Differential Equations 3
هـ ك 251 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering 4
هـ ص 255 Engineering Economy 3

Year 3 - Semester 1 16 credits

Code Course Credits
هـ مد 202 Strength of Materials 4
هـ مد 332 Geology for Civil Engineers 3
هـ مد 371 Surveying 3
هـ مك 262 Dynamics 3
هـ مك 204 Engineering Drawing (2) 3

Year 3 - Semester 2 16 credits

Code Course Credits
هـ مد 340 Structural Analysis (1) 3
هـ مد 341 Construction Materials 3
هـ مد 333 Geotechnical Engineering 4
هـ م ق 290 Fluid Mechanics 4
سلم 201 Islamic Culture (2) 2

Summer Training 2 credits

Code Course Credits
هـ مد 390 Summer Training (10 weeks) 2

Year 4 - Semester 1 15 credits

Code Course Credits
هـ مد 440 Structural Analysis (2) 3
هـ مد 321 Construction Management 3
هـ مد 351 Hydraulics 3
هـ مد 381 Transportation Engineering 3
هـ ص 331 Probability and Statistics 3

Year 4 - Semester 2 17 credits

Code Course Credits
سلم 301 Islamic Culture (3) 2
هـ مد 342 Reinforced Concrete Design (1) 3
هـ مد 327 Construction Engineering 3
هـ مد 353 Hydrology and Water Resources 3
هـ ك 332 Computational Methods in Engineering 3
هـ مد 434 Foundation Engineering 3

Year 5 - Semester 1 16 credits

Code Course Credits
سلم 401 Islamic Culture (4) 2
هـ مد 442 Reinforced Concrete Design (2) 3
هـ مد 461 Environmental Engineering 4
هـ مد 499 Graduation Project 4
هـ مد (اختياري) Technical Elective from List (A) 3

Year 5 - Semester 2 13 credits

Code Course Credits
هـ مد (اختياري) Technical Elective from List (A) 3
هـ مد 482 Highway Design and Construction 4
هـ مد (اختياري) Technical Elective from List (A) 3
اختياري إنساني Humanities Elective Course 3

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Frequently asked questions about Civil Engineering (Traditional Track)

How many credit hours is Civil Engineering (Traditional Track) at King Abdulaziz University?

Civil Engineering (Traditional Track) at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 155 credit hours to graduate, spread across 50 courses.

How many years is Civil Engineering (Traditional Track) at King Abdulaziz University?

The study plan for Civil Engineering (Traditional Track) spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Civil Engineering (Traditional Track) award?

Civil Engineering (Traditional Track) at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 155 credit hours.

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