Civil Engineering Department
Vision
To be a leading center for civil engineering education, innovation, and research, through which the Department contributes to the continuous development of the profession and to the overall vision of the University.
Mission
The Department of Civil Engineering seeks to empower its students with high-quality, modern, and well-rounded education, and to continuously advance civil engineering knowledge through active, inclusive, and multidisciplinary research and scholarship relevant to Lebanon and aligned with the mission of the University.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Civil Engineering program at the Lebanese French University seeks to prepare engineers who are proficient in cognitive theories, whether scientific, mathematical, or humanistic, and who possess the applied, practical, digital, and personal skills necessary to practice civil engineering locally and internationally.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Distinction and proficiency in devising rational engineering solutions.
- Scientific and technical competence to practice civil engineering.
- Leadership, integrity and professionalism with strong work ethics.
- Good citizenship and commitment to sustainable improvement.
- Awareness of contemporary issues locally and globally.
- Appreciation of modern technologies and interdisciplinary innovation.
Student Outcomes (SOs)
- Ability to solve complex engineering problems.
- Ability to design engineering solutions meeting required constraints.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities.
- Ability to function effectively within teams.
- Ability to conduct experiments and analyze data.
- Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge.
Electives and Concentrations
The program includes five major electives. When chosen within a specific track, students may receive a concentration in that sub-specialty.
The Program Structure
The recommended sequence of courses is given below.
| Year | Semester | Course Code | Course Title | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester I | ENGL211 | Expressions and Communications I | 5 |
| MATH211 | Calculus I | 5 | ||
| GENG211 | Engineering Drawing I | 2 | ||
| CHIE211 | General Chemistry | 5 | ||
| PHYE231 | General Physics | 5 | ||
| CIVE211 | Statics | 5 | ||
| INFO211 | Information Technology & AI | 3 | ||
| Year 1 | Semester II | ENGL221 | Expressions and Communications II | 5 |
| MATH221 | Linear Algebra | 5 | ||
| MECE221 | Dynamics | 5 | ||
| INFO221 | Introduction to Programming | 5 | ||
| PHYE232 | Modern Physics | 5 | ||
| GENG221 | Engineering Laboratory I | 2 | ||
| GENG212 | The Role of the Engineer in Society | 3 | ||
| Year 2 | Semester III | CIVE231 | Science of Materials | 3 |
| ELEE231 | Electric Circuits | 5 | ||
| MATH232 | Differential Equations | 5 | ||
| MECE241 | Thermodynamics | 5 | ||
| GENG223 | Engineering Design Studio | 5 | ||
| GENG222 | Engineering Drawing II | 2 | ||
| HUME231 | Culture and Humanities I | 5 | ||
| Year 2 | Semester IV | MATH241 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH233 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 3 | ||
| GENG241 | Engineering Laboratory II | 2 | ||
| MATH242 | Numerical Analysis | 5 | ||
| ELOE221 | Electronics I | 5 | ||
| GENG321 | Engineering Economy | 5 | ||
| HUME241 | Culture and Humanities II | 5 | ||
| Year 3 | Semester V | CIVE317 | Mechanics of Materials | 5 |
| MECE310 | Fluid Mechanics | 5 | ||
| MECE321 | Heat Transfer | 5 | ||
| CIVE312 | Geology | 3 | ||
| CIVE313 | Construction Materials | 5 | ||
| CIVE314 | Topography | 2 | ||
| CIVE323 | Environmental Engineering | 5 | ||
| Year 3 | Semester VI | CIVE321 | Structural Analysis | 5 |
| CIVE327 | Highway Engineering | 5 | ||
| CIVE322 | Reinforced Concrete | 5 | ||
| CIVE414 | Civil Engineering Lab I | 2 | ||
| CIVE326 | Steel Structures | 5 | ||
| CIVE324 | Soil Mechanics | 5 | ||
| MECE425 | Production Workshop | 3 | ||
| Year 4 | Semester VII | CIVE411 | Foundations Engineering | 5 |
| MECE417 | Advanced Mechanics of Materials | 5 | ||
| CIVE412 | Reinforced Concrete II | 5 | ||
| CIVE413 | Hydraulics | 5 | ||
| Specialty Directed Elective | 5 | |||
| Specialty Directed Elective | 5 | |||
| Year 4 | Semester VIII | CIVE421 | Prestressed Concrete | 5 |
| CIVE424 | Structural Modeling | 5 | ||
| GENG429 | Industrial Experience I | 6 | ||
| Specialty Directed Elective | 5 | |||
| Specialty Directed Elective | 5 | |||
| CIVE316 | Law for Civil Engineers | 2 | ||
| CIVE425 | Civil Engineering Lab II | 2 | ||
| Year 5 | Semester IX | GENG511 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| ARAB211 | Arabic Language | 5 | ||
| CIVE514 | Earthquake Engineering | 5 | ||
| CIVE516 | Sanitary Engineering and HVAC | 5 | ||
| GENG529 | Industrial Experience II | — | ||
| CIVE520 | Final Year Project I | 6 | ||
| Year 5 | Semester X | EMAN522 | Sustainability and EMS | 5 |
| EMAN511 | Project Management | 5 | ||
| CIVE512 | Construction Management | 3 | ||
| Directed Elective | 5 | |||
| CIVE522 | Final Year Project II | 12 | ||