PROGRAM LEVEL
The doctor of philosophy program (PhD) in Civil Engineering degree provides an opportunity for students to pursue a program of research in a specialized area and to develop a dissertation that embodies the results of original research and gives evidence of high scholarship. The PhD thesis shall make an original and significant contribution to engineering knowledge. The PhD in Civil Engineering student may choose one of the following disciplines to carry out their research for the dissertation:
- Computational Engineering Mechanics
- Structural Engineering
- Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Transportation and Traffic Engineering
- Geomatics Engineering
The PhD program consists of 75 credits after the MSc degree. There are 7 courses that are required to be completed before starting the dissertation. Each course is 3 credits and the thesis is 54 credits. The courses are common among all the Departments of College of Engineering which are listed below (detailed course description is included further below).
- ENG 791 Applied Research Methodology
- ENG 792 Applied Statistics Techniques
- ENG 793 Graduate Seminar
- ENG 794 Special Reading
- ENG 701 Advanced Numerical Methods
- ENG 702 Finite Element Method
- ENG 703 Optimization Techniques
The dissertation must represent a significant contribution to the field of study. The PhD student is required to defend their thesis before a jury which consists of the supervisor, an internal examiner and an external examiner (from another university).
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
DETAILED STUDY PLAN
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PROGERAM OBJECTIVES
The doctor of philosophy program (PhD) in Civil Engineering degree provides an opportunity for students to pursue a program of research in a specialized area and to develop a dissertation that embodies the results of original research and gives evidence of high scholarship. The PhD thesis shall make an original and significant contribution to engineering knowledge.
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
a) Demonstrate detailed critical knowledge of specialist theories, principles and concepts of civil engineering and its major current issues.
b) Apply highly specialized and expert skills of mathematics, chemistry, physics, computing, safety, and engineering to research complex and sophisticated problems that includes analysis, design, optimization, and control of components, systems, and processes important in civil engineering practice.
c) To demonstrate significant range of professional skills to communicate results of research and innovation to peers and others.
d) To articulate and practice professional, ethical, and societal responsibilities.
e) Deal with very complex and/or new situations, issues and/or problems, and make informed judgments in situations where data/information is very limited and /or inconsistent.
f) To critically analyze, evaluate and/or synthesize complex ideas and information to develop creative and original solutions/interpretations to problems and issues.
