Bachelor of Civil Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) is offered either on a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time programme is the main programme, offered by the School of Civil Engineering while the part-time programme is offered by the School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE). The full-time programme is offered only at the UTM Main Campus in Skudai while the part-time programme is offered at various centres throughout Malaysia. The duration of study for the full-time programme is subjected to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between four (4) years to a maximum of six (6) years. Further information on the part-time programme is available at http://web.utm.my/space.

The School of Civil Engineering offers a full-time 4-year undergraduate programme leading to the award of BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CIVIL) degree. The curriculum has been developed with the following aspirations;

1.		To enhance the quality of learning and teaching in the academic environment;
2.		To disseminate engineering sciences which focused on quantitative, problem solving, design and engineering practice
3.		To incorporate the generic skills which include communication skill, leadership, social and environmental responsibilities awareness.
4.		To embed research attributes in courses

The curriculum provides competence graduates that satisfy the needs of industry. The effectiveness and quality of the curriculum is enhanced with proper assessment techniques on every course. The curricular approach, the educational content and the teaching-learning and assessment methods are appropriate, consistent with, and support the attainment to achieve the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO), as described in the Section 3 and the preceding paragraphs.

Career prospects : Graduates of the programme can be employed as Project Engineers, Construction Engineers, Hydraulic Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Highway and Transport Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Site Engineers, Design Engineers and Structural Engineers.

Career as a civil engineer spans across a multitude of disciplines compared to other engineering fields. The services and expertise of a civil engineer are required when constructing amenities for the well-being of mankind as well as the preservation and rehabilitation of the environment. Amongst the major duties of a civil engineer include studying, planning, analysing, designing, constructing and maintaining infrastructure systems and buildings. Infrastructure systems can be defined to include roads and highways, airports, ports, bridges, traffic management, water supply, water treatment and sewerage, water resources management such as irrigation, drainage and the construction of dams. Meanwhile, building constructions encompass housing projects, skyscrapers and mega-buildings, off-shore structures and other systems utilised by mankind. Civil engineers are needed in virtually all public sectors that are involved with construction projects and maintenance of the aforementioned systems. As for the private sector, career opportunities for a civil engineer are aplenty. Civil engineering and project management firms, architects and contractors are among the many examples where the services of civil engineers are needed.

Many civil engineering graduates from UTM manage to secure positions in their final semester of studies. The record shows that, 85% of UTM’s civil engineering graduates are offered jobs within six months after the completion of their studies while the rest, within a year.

In the future, a civil engineer would have a bright prospect in tandem with the nation’s rapid development. In 2007, the construction industry provided more than 800,000 job opportunities in civil engineering. In order to achieve the nation’s aspirations in becoming a developed country, more civil engineers are needed to spearhead the nation’s construction industry.

The entry requirements is depend on Malaysian and International student applicants. For

Malaysian student applicant, please refer to https://admission.utm.my/entry-requirements-ug-malaysian/
International student applicant, please refer to https://admission.utm.my/entry-requirements-ug-international/

YEAR 1 : SEMESTER 1
Code	Course	Credit	Pre-requisite
SEAA 1011	Introduction to Civil Engineering	1
SEAA 1213	Engineering Mechanics	3
SEAA 1513	Fluid Mechanics	3
SSCE 1693	Engineering Mathematics I	3
UHMT 1012	Graduate Success Attributes	2
ULEA 1112	Academic English Skills	2
UHMS 1182	Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (For Local Students Only)	2
UHAK 1022	Malaysian Studies 3 (For International Students Only)	2
UKQ# 2##2	Co-Curriculum & Service Learning	2
TOTAL CREDIT		18
CUMULATIVE CREDITS		18

YEAR 1 : SEMESTER 2
Code	Course	Credit	Pre-requisite
SEAA 1023	Engineering Surveying	3
SEAA 1422	Engineering Drawing	2
SEAA 1713	Soil Mechanics	3
SSCE 1793	Differential Equations	3
SSCE 1993	Engineering Mathematics II	3
UBSS 1032	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	2
UHIS 1022	Philosophy and Current Issues (For Local Students Only)	2
ULAM 1012	Malay Language Communication 2 (For International Students Only)	2
	TOTAL CREDIT	18
	CUMULATIVE CREDITS	36

YEAR 1 : (SHORT SEMESTER)
Code	Course	Credit	Pre-requisite
SEAA 1031	Surveying Camp	1	SEAA 1023
TOTAL CREDIT		1
CUMULATIVE CREDITS		37

YEAR 2 : SEMESTER 1
Code	Course	Credit	Pre-requisite
SEAA 2012	Civil Engineering Laboratory 1	2
SEAA 2032	Mechanical and Electrical Systems	2
SEAA 2513	Hydraulics	3
SEAA 2722	Geotechnics 1	2	SEAA 1713
SEAA 2832	Highway Engineering	2	SEAA 1713
SEAA 2912	Water Treatment	2
SSCE 2393	Numerical Methods	3
ULAE 2122	Advanced Academic English Skills	2
TOTAL CREDIT		18
CUMULATIVE CREDITS		55
YEAR 2 : SEMESTER 2
Code	Course	Credit	Pre-requisite
SEAA 2112	Civil Engineering Materials	2
SEAA 2223	Mechanics of Materials and Structures	3	SEAA 1213
SEAA 2413	Computer Programming	3
SEAA 2712	Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics	2	SEAA 1713
SEAA 2922	Wastewater Engineering	2
SSCE 2193	Engineering Statics	3
UICL 2302	The Thought of Science and Technology	2
TOTAL CREDIT		17
CUMULATIVE CREDITS		72

YEAR 3 : SEMESTER 1
Code	Course	Credit	Pre-requisite
SEAA 3123	Construction Technology, Contract & Estimating	3
SEAA 3243	Theory of Structures	3	SEAA 2223
SEAA 3313	Reinforced Concrete Design 1	3	SEAA 2223
SEAA 3412	Building Information Modelling and Data Management	2	SEAA 1422
SEAA 3712	Geotechnics	2	SEAA 2722
ULAX 1122	Elective of Foreign Language	2
UKQT 3001	Extracurricular Experiental Learning (EXCEL)	1
TOTAL CREDIT		16
CUMULATIVE CREDITS		88

YEAR 3 : SEMESTER 2
Code	Course	Credit	Pre-requisite
SEAA 3012	Civil Engineering Laboratory 2	2
SEAA 3022	Integrated Design Project 1	2	All SEAA Year 1 and Year 2 courses
SEAA 3323	Structural Steel & Timber Design	3	SEAA 3243
SEAA 3613	Hydrology and Water Resources	3	SEAA 1513
SEAA 3842	Traffic Engineering	2
SEAA 3913	Environmental Management	3
ULAE 3132	English for Professional Purpose	2
TOTAL CREDIT		17
CUMULATIVE CREDITS		105

YEAR 3 : (SHORT SEMESTER)
Code	Course	Credit	Pre-requisite
SEAA 3045	Industrial Training	5	All Basic Civil Engineering Core Courses
TOTAL CREDIT		5
CUMULATIVE CREDITS		110

YEAR 4 : SEMESTER 1
Code	Course	Credit	Pre-requisite
SEAA 4021	Civil Engineering Seminar	1
SEAA 4022	Research Methodology and Pre-Project	2
SEAA 4032	Integrated Design Project 2	2	SEAA 3022
SEAA 4333	Reinforced Concrete Design 2	3	SEAA 3353
SEAA 4##3	Elective 1	3
SEAA 4##3	Elective 2	3
TOTAL CREDIT		14
CUMULATIVE CREDITS		124

YEAR 4 : SEMESTER 2
Code	Course	Credit	Pre-requisite
SEAA 4034	Final Year Project	4	SEAA 4022
SEAA 4113	Constructions & Project Management	3
SEAA 4223	Structural Analysis	3	SEAA 3243
SEAA 4##3	Elective 3	3
TOTAL CREDIT		13
CUMULATIVE CREDITS		137

Professional Skills Certificate
Code	Course
TECS 1001	Oral Interaction
TECS 1002	Writing
GLL 1001	How to Get Yourself Employed
GLL 1029	ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Requirements (ISO)
GLL 1040	Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSHA)
GLL 1041	How to Manage Personal Finance

After having completed the programme, graduates should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

Code	Programme Learning Outcomes
PLO1	Engineering Knowledge Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, civil engineering fundamentals and other relevant field of studies to solve complex engineering problems.
PLO2	Problem Analysis Ability to identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PLO3	Design/Development of Solutions Ability to design or develop solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental considerations.
PLO4	Investigation Ability to conduct investigations into complex problem using research based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
PLO5	Modern Tool Usage Ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
PLO6	The Engineering and Society Ability to provide contextual reasoning to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
PLO7	Environment and Sustainability Ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
PLO8	Ethics Ability to uphold the ethic of engineering practice.
PLO9	Individual and Team Work Ability to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
PLO10	Communication Ability to communicate effectively with confidence, including able to write and make convincing presentation on complex engineering problem.
PLO11	Project Management and Finance Ability to demonstrate understanding of project and financial management, and possess entrepreneurial skill to create business opportunity.
PLO12	Life Long Learning Ability to continuously seek and acquire contemporary technology changes.

Implementation of teaching and learning of pre-graduate and post-graduate courses of the School of Civil Engineering in Semester 2 Session 2020/2021

1) In relation to the above, I on behalf of the management of the School of Civil Engineering would like to inform that the school intends to implement teaching and learning in a blended / hybrid for undergraduate final year project, master project and research courses (PhD and M.Phil) in Semester 2 Session 2020/2021 . Through this method, students can only come to school if it involves laboratory activities only.

2) Survey Camp Course (SEAA1031) if offered will be conducted physically.

3) Apart from the above courses, the teaching and learning method is conducted online in semester 2 of the 2020/2021 session.

4) Also informed, the School of Civil Engineering also intends to conduct teaching and learning online for pre-graduate laboratory courses (SEAA2012 and SKAB 3012) in semester 2 of the 2020/2021 session.

Dr Suhaimi Abu Bakar

1/2/2021

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

After having exposed to 3 to 5 years working experience, our graduates should become professionals who demonstrate the following competencies:

Code	Intended Educational Objectives
PEO1	Competent, innovative and entrepreneurial in acquiring and applying knowledge towards solving civil Engineering problems.
PEO2	Possess leadership qualities, able to work, manage in diverse teams and serve the society in multi-disciplinary environment.
PEO3	Professionalism and uphold ethical values with emphasis on sustainable environment.
PEO4	Communicate effectively, possess strong self-confidence and recognize the need for life-long learning.

Academic Guideline 2019/2020

Visit Undergraduate Academic Office website (Special for current students)

For further enquiries please contact:

Associate Professor Dr. Suhaimi Abu Bakar
Associate Chair (Academic)
Office: +607-5531507
Email: suhaimibakar@utm.my

COURSE COORDINATORS

Industrial Training – Ir. Mohamad Salleh Yaasin

Civil Engineering Seminar – Ir Dr Mohamad Hidayat Bin Jamal

Research Methodology and Final Year Project – Dr Mohd Riza Bin Mohd Haniffah

Laboratory courses – Dr Siti Norafida Jusoh & Dr Khairun Nissa Binti Mat Said

Integrated Design Project – Ir. Azhar Ahmad

Civil Engineering Exit Test (CEET) – Dr Erwan Hafizi Bin Kasiman

Surveying Camp – Dr Radzuan Sa’ari