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Program Structure Overview

The program requires the completion of 160 credit points over two years for full-time students.
The course is divided into four semesters, with a combination of core units, specialization units,
and electives.

Semester-wise Breakdown

Year 1 - Semester 1:

1. Professional Practice and Communication (10 credit points)


o Content: Focuses on developing communication and professional skills required
in engineering practice.
o Assessment: Assignments, group projects, and presentations.
2. Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies (10 credit points)
o Content: Prepares students for conducting research, with a focus on
methodology, literature review, and proposal development.
o Assessment: Research proposal, literature review, and participation in
discussions.
3. Structural Analysis and Design (10 credit points)
o Content: Advanced methods for analyzing and designing structural components
using modern software tools.
o Assessment: Design projects, quizzes, and exams.
4. Finite Element Methods (10 credit points)
o Content: Introduction to finite element analysis (FEA) for solving structural
engineering problems.
o Assessment: Simulation projects, lab reports, and exams.

Year 1 - Semester 2:

1. Specialized Software Applications (10 credit points)


o Content: Hands-on training in specialized structural engineering software like
ETABS, SAP2000, and ANSYS.
o Assessment: Software-based assignments, projects, and exams.
2. Sustainable Systems (10 credit points)
o Content: Sustainable design principles in civil and structural engineering,
focusing on environmental impact and energy efficiency.
o Assessment: Case studies, projects, and exams.
3. Advanced Structural Design (10 credit points)
o Content: In-depth study of the design of complex structures, including high-rise
buildings and bridges.
o Assessment: Design projects, written reports, and final exams.
4. Elective 1 (10 credit points)
o Choose from available electives related to civil or structural engineering.
o
Year 2 - Semester 3:

1. Master Project 1 (10 credit points)


o Content: Initiates a significant research project under faculty supervision,
focusing on a topic within structural engineering.
o Assessment: Project proposal, progress reports, and presentations.
2. Advanced Materials for Structures (10 credit points)
o Content: Study of innovative materials used in structural engineering, such as
composites, high-strength steel, and sustainable materials.
o Assessment: Lab work, projects, and exams.
3. Elective 2 (10 credit points)
o Choose another elective to complement your specialization.
4. Elective 3 (10 credit points)
o Choose another elective to complete your elective requirements.

Year 2 - Semester 4:

1. Master Project 2 (20 credit points)


o Content: Continuation and completion of the research project initiated in Master
Project 1. Involves data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings.
o Assessment: Final report, thesis submission, and oral defense.
2. Structural Dynamics (10 credit points)
o Content: Analysis of dynamic forces on structures, including earthquake
engineering, wind loads, and vibration analysis.
o Assessment: Dynamic analysis projects, simulations, and exams.
3. Elective 4 (10 credit points)
o Final elective, chosen based on interest and alignment with career goals.

Year 1 - Semester 2:

Elective 1:

1. Geotechnical Engineering: Focuses on soil mechanics, foundation design, and earth


retaining structures.
2. Bridge Engineering: Covers the design, analysis, and maintenance of bridges.
3. Earthquake Engineering: Explores the impact of seismic activities on structures and
design strategies for earthquake resistance.

Year 2 - Semester 3:

Elective 2:

1. Infrastructure Planning: Provides insights into planning and managing large-scale


infrastructure projects.
2. Construction Management: Focuses on managing construction projects, including
planning, resource management, and contract administration.
3. Environmental Engineering: Looks at sustainable engineering practices, environmental
impact assessments, and the design of environmentally-friendly structures.

Elective 3:

1. Project Management: Covers methodologies and tools for effective project management
in engineering contexts.
2. Advanced Concrete Technology: Delves into the properties, testing, and performance of
concrete in structural applications.
3. Steel Structures: Focuses on the analysis and design of steel structures, including
connections and multi-story buildings.

Year 2 - Semester 4:

Elective 4:

1. Advanced Timber Structures: Deals with the design and analysis of timber structures,
including modern wood materials.
2. Wind Engineering: Examines the effects of wind on structures and the design principles
to mitigate these impacts.
3. Structural Optimization: Introduces optimization techniques for enhancing the
efficiency and performance of structural designs.

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