BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering - E410 (Under Review)

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Aim
The aim of the degree programme is to provide students with a sound knowledge and understanding of
the subject of Civil Engineering and the potential to practise in a range of contexts, with an
awareness of their responsibilities to society and the environment. Graduates should be capable of
becoming a professional civil engineer in governmental, industrial and commercial organisations
worldwide, follow a postgraduate route or apply the skills they have learnt in a range of other
careers.

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Objectives
The programme has been designed to enable students to

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solve civil engineering problems in practice by applying fundamental knowledge of mathematics,

science, and engineering and by using modern engineering techniques, skills and tools,
particularly recognising the role that computers play in engineering;
identify, formulate and solve civil engineering problems, particularly the planning, design,
construction and operation of systems, components or processes that meet specified
performance, cost, time, safety and quality needs and objectives;
obtain a broad education necessary to understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a
global, societal and environmental context consistent with the principles of sustainable
development;
design and conduct experiments and to analyse and interpret data within the various civil
engineering disciplines;
function and communicate effectively both individually and within multidisciplinary teams;
obtain a solid understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and a recognition of the
need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning; and
experience an academic environment that facilitates and encourages learning and retention.

General Entry Requirements

As per General Entry Requirements for admission to the University for Undergraduate Degrees.

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Programme Requirements
Credit in Chemistry at SC/ O Level.
2 GCE A Level Passes in Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Physics, Physical
Science, Engineering Science, Physics with Chemistry, Design & Technology (Technology).

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Minimum Requirements for Degree Award

For the award of the degree, the following should be met:
Successful completion of 145 credits as per the programme structure;
1. Satisfactory attendance to industry seminars organised by the department;
2. Satisfactory completion of modules assessed through coursework only;
3. Satisfactory completion of industrial placements.
4. Satisfactory performance in each of the Exit Level Outcomes (ELOs) specified against modules in
the module specification sheets.

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To complete the programme of studies, students are required to perform satisfactorily in the following 10
ELOs.
1. ELO1: Problem Solving
2. ELO2: Application of scientific and engineering knowledge
3. ELO3: Engineering Design
4. ELO4: Investigations, experiments and data analysis
5. ELO5: Engineering methods, skills and tools, including Information Technology
6. ELO6: Professional and technical communication
7. ELO7: Impact of Engineering activity
8. ELO8: Individual, team and multidisciplinary working
9. ELO9: Independent learning ability
10. ELO10: Engineering Professionalism
Students will be allowed to proceed to Level 3 subject to having a CPA of
45.0 at the end of level 2.
Exit Points
A student whose registration is on the point of being terminated, as a result of having her/his CPA <
40.0 at the end of an academic year and who has already repeated one year of study.

Minimum Requirements for Diploma Award

Students who have a CPA of less than 45.0 at the end of level 2 shall be required to repeat the entire
academic year or exit with a Diploma in Civil Engineering provided the following conditions are met:
Modules
Engineering core (as per section
10)
Diploma
Project
TOTAL

Credits
60
6
66

The Diploma project would normally be lab based, of 8 weeks duration, for an input of at least 90 hours.
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Programme Duration
Normal (Years)
BEng (Hons) Degree:

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Maximum (Years)

Credits per Year (subject to Regulation 5 above)

Minimum: 6 credits
Maximum: 48 credits
Yearly modules and Semester Modules assessed jointly to be registered for only at the start of the
module, at the beginning of the academic year.

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Assessment
The assessment mode for each module will be based on one or a combination of the following:

Examination
Assignments
Mini projects
Practicals
Presentations
Attendance to seminars

The overall assessment mode for each module is given in the detailed programme structure.
Assessment will be based on a written examination 3-hour duration for modules carrying 4 - 6
credits and on continuous assessment done during the year. The continuous assessment will count for
30 - 40% of the overall percentage mark of the module(s). In addition to Practicals (P) and Tutorials
(T), there will be a component of Mini Projects (MP) and oral presentations.
An overall total of 40% for combined assessment and written examination components would be
required to pass the module, without minimum thresholds within the individual continuous assessment
and written examination.
Special examinations (e.g. class tests) will be arranged at the end of semester 1 or semester 2 for
exchange students who have registered only for one semester. In case of yearly modules, credits will be
assigned on a pro-rata basis.
Pre-requisite (PR): A student will be allowed to follow module y of which module x is a pre- requisite
(PR) provided s/he has passed in module x.
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Modules of Special Nature

A student can take a maximum of 9 credits of Self-Study Subjects and Independent Study, subject to
approval of the Department.

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10. List of Modules BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

CORE
MODULES
Code

Hrs/Wk

Credits

Module Name
L+T/P/MP

CIVE 1006Y(1)

Building Construction & CAD

1+2

CIVE 1007Y(1)

Professional Communication

1+2

CIVE 1008Y(1)

Civil Engineering Materials and Concrete Technology

2+2

CIVE 1009Y(1)

Structural Analysis I

2+2

CIVE 1010Y(1)

Surveying

2+2

CIVE 1011Y(1)

Mathematics for Civil Engineers

2+2

CIVE 1000

CIVE1020Y

Vacation Training (Electrical Installations, Mechanical

workshop)
Industry Seminar

CIVE 2011Y(3)
CIVE 2012Y(3)
CIVE 2013Y(3)
CIVE 2014Y(3)
CIVE 2015Y(3)
CIVE 2016Y(3)
CIVE2020Y

Fluid Mechanics
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering I
Highway and Traffic Engineering (PR-CIVE1010Y)
Structural Analysis II (PR-CIVE1009Y)
Structural Design I (PR-CIVE1008Y)
Industry Seminar

2+2
2+2
2+2
2+2
2+2
2+2
-

6
6
6
6
6
6
0

CIVE 3000

Industrial Training (12 weeks end of Semester 2 - Level 3)

CIVE 3010Y(5)

Statistics

2+2

CIVE 3011Y(5)

Civil Engineering Management 1

2+2

CIVE 3012Y(5)

2+2

CIVE 3013Y(5)

Water Resources & Wastewater Engineering (PRCIVE2012Y)

Geotechnical Engineering II (PR-CIVE2013Y)

2+2

CIVE 3014Y(5)

Advanced Structural Analysis & Design 1(PR-CIVE2015Y)

2+2

CIVE 3015Y(5)

Design Project (PR-CIVE2016Y)

0+6

CIVE 3016Y(5)

Numerical Methods

2+2

CIVE 4000Y(5)

Degree Project

12

CIVE 4030Y(5)

Advanced Structural Analysis & Design II (PR-CIVE3014Y)

2+2

CIVE 4031Y(5)

Civil Engineering Management II (PR-CIVE3011Y)

2+2

ENGG 4101(5)

Engineers in Society

2+0

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ELECTIVES
Group A
CIVE 4032Y(5)

Urban Planning & Environmental Management tools

2+2

CIVE 4033Y(5)

Geographical Information Systems & Traffic Engineering

(PR-CIVE 2014Y)

2+2

Group B
CIVE 4034Y(5)

Building Services & Integrated Infrastructural Development

2+2

CIVE 4035Y(5)

Hydraulics & Coastal Engineering (PR-CIVE2011Y)

2+2

11. List of Modules Diploma in Civil Engineering

CORE MODULES
Code

Module Name

Hrs/Wk
L+T/P/MP
CIVE 1006Y(1) Building Construction & CAD
1+2
CIVE 1007Y(1) Professional Communication
1+2
CIVE 1008 Y(1)Civil Engineering Materials and Concrete Technology
2+2
CIVE 1009Y(1) Structural Analysis I
2+2
CIVE 1010Y(1) Surveying
2+2

Credits
4
4
6
6
6

And ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ADDING TO AT LEAST 60 CREDITS

Vacation Training (Electrical Installations, Mechanical
workshop)
CIVE 1011Y(1) Mathematics for Civil Engineers
CIVE 2011Y(3) Fluid Mechanics
CIVE 2012Y(3) Environmental Engineering
CIVE 2013Y(3) Geotechnical Engineering I
CIVE 2014Y(3) Highway and Traffic Engineering (PR-CIVE1010Y)
CIVE 2015Y(3) Structural Analysis II (PR-CIVE1009Y)
CIVE 2016Y(3) Structural Design I (PR-CIVE1008Y)
CIVE 1000

2+2
2+2
2+2
2+2
2+2
2+2
2+2

6
6
6
6
6
6
6

AND
CIVE 2000D(3) Diploma Project

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Programme Plan - BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

YEAR 1

Code

PR
(Pre-Req)

Hrs/Wk
L+T/P/MP

Credits

Building Construction & CAD

1+2

Professional Communication
Civil Engineering Materials and Concrete
Technology
Structural Analysis I
Surveying
Mathematics for Civil Engineers
Vacation Training (Electrical Installation,
Mechanical workshop)
Industry Seminar

1+2
2+2
2+2
2+2
2+2
-

4
6
6
6
6
0

Module Name

CORE
CIVE 1006Y(1)
CIVE 1007Y(1)
CIVE 1008Y(1)
CIVE 1009Y(1)
CIVE 1010Y(1)
CIVE 1011Y(1)
CIVE 1000
CIVE 1020Y

TOTAL CREDITS

32

YEAR 2
Code

Hrs/Wk
L+T/P/MP

Credits

Fluid Mechanics

2+2

Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering I
Highway and Traffic Engineering
Structural Analysis II
Structural Design I
Industry Seminar

2+2
2+2
2+2
2+2
2+2
-

6
6
6
6
6
0
36

PR
(Pre-Req)

Module Name

CORE
CIVE 2011Y(1)
CIVE 2012Y(3)
CIVE 2013Y(3)
CIVE 2014Y(3)
CIVE 2015Y(3)
CIVE 2016Y(3)
CIVE 2020Y

CIVE 1010Y
CIVE1009Y
CIVE1008Y

TOTAL CREDITS

YEAR 3
Code

Hrs/Wk
L+T/P/MP

Credits

2+2
2+2

33

CIVE2012Y
CIVE2013Y
CIVE2015Y

2+2
2+2
2+2
2+2

6
6
6
6

CIVE2016Y

0+6

2+2
-

6
0

PR
(Pre-Req)

Module Name

CORE
CIVE 3010(5)
CIVE 3011Y(5)
CIVE 3012Y(5)
CIVE 3013Y(5)
CIVE 3014Y(5)
CIVE 3015Y(5)
CIVE 3016Y
CIVE 3000

Statistics
Civil
Engineers
Statisticsforfor
Civil
Engineers
Civil Engineering Management I
Water Resources & Wastewater Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering II
Advanced Structural Analysis & Design I
Design Project
Numerical Methods
Industrial Training
(end of Semester 2 12 weeks)
TOTAL CREDITS

39

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YEAR 4
Code

Module Name

PR
(Pre-Req)

Hrs/Wk
L+T/P/MP

Credits

CORE
CIVE 4000Y(5)

Degree Project

CIVE1007Y

12

CIVE 4030Y(5)

Advanced Structural Analysis & Design II

CIVE3014Y

2+2

CIVE 4031Y(5)

Civil Engineering Management II

CIVE3011Y

2+2

ENGG 4101(5)

Engineers in Society

2+0

2+2

2+2

2+2

2+2

And Two Level 4 Electives

ELECTIVES CHOOSE EITHER GROUP A OR

GROUP B

GROUP A
CIVE4032Y(5)

Urban Planning & Environmental

Management tools

CIVE4033Y(5)

GIS & Traffic Engineering

CIVE2014Y

GROUP B
CIVE4034Y(5)

Building Services & Integrated

Infrastructural Development

CIVE4035Y(5)

Hydraulics & Coastal Engineering

CIVE2011Y

26
credits +
2
electives

TOTAL CREDITS

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Outline Syllabus

This outline syllabus is not prescriptive and is intended to serve as a guide only.
CIVE 1006Y(1) (1+2)-BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & CAD
Forces exerted by different types of loads (axial, shear, seismic) on engineering structures.
Building Delivery Process, Introduction to concept of building loads including seismic loads,
Frame & Load Bearing Structures, Typical Architectural & Structural details, Foundation types,
soil bearing capacity, excavation, ground beams, Brief Analysis of Architectural and Structural
Plans, Setting Out, Types of Walls, Stairs-types and rules for construction, Openings-types &
relative advantages & requirements with regards to health, Overview of Building services, Roofstypes and drainage, Finishes-external & internal, Steel and Wooden construction -materials and
components, Principles of Sustainable Buildings
Computer aided drafting in Building and Civil engineering; Introduction to Autocad; Manipulating
of CAD drawing; Basic drawing and editing command; Precision drawing and making changes
in drawing; Advanced Editing commands; Annotating drawing and working effectively with
Autocad.

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CIVE 1007Y(1) (1+2)-PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

The Writing Process; Letters and Memorandums; Rsums (Critical Thinking & Synthesis of
Technical Articles); Technical & Laboratory Reports; Presentation of Tables, Charts, Histograms
in reports; Oral Presentations; non-verbal communication; modes of speech delivery and
presentation aids: speeches, perception and listening skills, Referencing, plagiarism & ethics in
written and oral communication;
Introduction to Computer hardware; Operating Systems & File Management; drivers and basic
configuration of external devices Introduction to Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel and
PowerPoint); Data manipulation in a spreadsheet; Introductory programming techniques;
Introduction to networking and data communication: file sharing, internet; use of computers for
data acquisition and control.
Reports writing - Talks Industry Seminar (CIVE1020Y)
CIVE1008Y(1) (2+2) - CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND CONCRETE
TECHNOLOGY
Structure of the atom, bonding, metallic structure -chemistry : lattice structure.
Steel, its properties and use: Aluminium, its properties and uses: Timber, its properties and
uses: Glass, its properties and uses: Masonry in civil engineering and uses: Polymers, types
and use as building materials. Introduction to sustainability and materials- includes types and
applications of sustainable solutions and materials.
Portland Cement: Manufacture, Composition and Hydration: Other Cements: Classification,
Modified PC, non-Portland cements: Aggregates: Admixtures and water: Fresh Concrete and
Curing: Hardened concrete: Strength, testing and variation: Durability of Concrete.
CIVE1009Y(1) (2+2) STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I
Moments; stress-strain relationships compressive, tensile and shear strength; 2D stresses and
strains.
Section properties. Direct stress due to external forces and change in temperature, direct stress
in composite material. Bending stress, bending stress in composite material. Torsion.
Forces and moments. Types of structure. Equilibrium of structures. Types of loading, beams
and supports. Statically determinate structures. Bending moments and shear forces. Importance
of triangular configuration of members. Analysis of statically determinate pin-jointed frames.
Struts. Calculation of deflections for simple structures using Moment area, Double integration
method and Macaulays method.
CIVE 1010Y(1)-(2+2) - SURVEYING
Electrical parameters; Measuring instruments of electrical parameters.
Principles of Surveying. Control and Detailed Survey. Adjustments. Aerial Photography.
Theory of Errors and Survey Adjustments. Control Surveys. Optical and Electronic Distance
Measurement.
CIVE1011Y(1)-(2+2) MATHEMATICS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS
Calculus of one and several variables. Polar coordinates. Hyperbolic functions. Limits. Ordinary
differential equations. Matrix Algebra: Matrices and determinants. Solution of linear systems of
equations. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Infinite Series: Comparison test and Ratio test for nonnegative series. Vector Algebra: Scalar and vector products, triple products. Vector Analysis:

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Gradient, divergence and curl. Line and multiple integrals.

Identify the operational features of computer program and their use in engineering computations:
Perform linear algebra and matrix operations and their application to solve Civil Engineering
problems: Create user-defined functions in Excel and MATLAB
CIVE 1000 VACATION TRAINING
Electrical Installation; Mechanical workshop
CIVE 1020Y - INDUSTRY SEMINAR
Regular seminars each of 1.5 hours duration will be organised by the Department. The list of
seminars will be advertised at the beginning of each academic year. These seminars are a platform
for students to interact with practicing engineers and professionals on topics either related to their
field of study or of a general nature pertinent to engineering. The objective of this module is to
provide an opportunity for students to interact with practicing engineering and professionals with a
view to appreciate the challenges facing engineers and the engineering sector. As part of the
programme, it is mandatory for each student to attend a minimum of 15 seminars over the
duration of their study, for which they will be graded I or S for Incomplete or Satisfactory
completion respectively.
The seminars will also serve to provide materials for assignments to be given and assessed in
CIVE1007Y.
CIVE 2000D(3) - DIPLOMA PROJECT
Student will work on a project under the guidance of a supervisor and will be trained to develop
skills in the collection, evaluation and presentation of information.
CIVE 2011Y(1)-(2+2) - FLUID MECHANICS
Principles of Energy conservation; momentum; continuity; stability and floating; Fluid
pressure;; Frictional forces
Properties of Fluids. Hydrostatics. Stability of floating bodies. Basic Law of Continuous Media.
Continuity. Introduction to Thermodynamics. Energy and Momentum Principles and Applications.
Pipe Flow. Dimensional Analysis. Hydrodynamics.
Boundary Layer Theory. Steady Uniform and Non-Uniform Open Channel Flow.
CIVE 2012(Y) (2+2)-ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Physical properties; temperature, pH, colour, odour, turbidity; Chemical properties; nitrates,
sulphates, chlorides, salinity; Chemical reactions; water quality; Reactor kinetics; Micro
organisms;
Water characterisation: Water quality objectives, standards and criteria: Water and Health: Water
demand: Description and design of the different unit operations and processes used in domestic
water treatment: Wastewater characterisation: Environmental impacts of wastewater discharge:
Wastewater flows: Wastewater treatment: solid and hazardous waste
CIVE 2013(Y) (2+2) GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING I
Geological history of the earth; Intertnal structure of the Earth and Plate tectonics; Geological
time scale; Geological processes and rock formation: Rock cycle; Processes of soil formation,
transport and deposition.
Hydrologic cycle and groundwater: Geology of Mauritius: Engineering classification of soils;
Physical properties: Phase relationship: Compaction: Permeability and Seepage: Principles of
Effective Stress: Basic mechanics of soils: Stress and strain, principal stresses, Mohr circles,

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Coulomb failure criterion: One-dimensional consolidation: theory, laboratory measurement of

parameters: Shear strength of soils: Drained and undrained behaviour. Shear strength parameters.
Direct shear box and triaxial testing: Site investigation: Objectives, methods, planning and
reporting.
CIVE 2014Y(3) -(2+2) HIGHWAY & TRAFFIC ENGINEERING (PR: CIVE1010Y)
Aims of highway and traffic engineering: Road planning and route outline: Subsurface
investigations: Traffic studies: volume, speed: Traffic surveys and analysis: Road geometry and
design: Earthwork calculations: Highway construction materials: Pavement design: Highway
maintenance and management: Introduction traffic modelling, Intelligent Transport Systems and
traffic operations
CIVE 2015Y(3) -(2+2) STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II (PR: CIVE1009Y)
Analysis of redundant frames using slope deflection method. Analysis of redundant frames
using Moment Distribution method. Strain Energy. Arches. Introduction to moving loads and
Influence line.
Introduction to inelastic analysis. Under and over reinforced sections & Yield Line analysis of
slabs. Stability of frames. Use of softwares.
CIVE 2016Y(3) -(2+2) - STRUCTURAL DESIGN I (PR: CIVE1008Y)
Properties of RC and design parameters. Use of subframes. Transfer of loads. Rectangular T and
L Beams, with Tension and compression reinforcement - Moment redistribution. Columns. Solid
slabs (One and 2-way spanning). Simple staircase. Square and rectangular bases. Anchorage
stress and length. Bearing stress and radius of bends. Curtailment. Detailing.
Properties of steel and design parameters. Stability and vertical/horizontal load transfer in
steel structures. Restrained and Unrestrained Beams. Columns - Simple construction. Simple
connections Properties of timber and design parameters. Beams. Members in compression.
Columns. Simple connections
Structural Design project.
CIVE 2020Y - INDUSTRY SEMINAR
Regular seminars each of 1.5 hours duration will be organised by the Department. The list of
seminars will be advertised at the beginning of each academic year. These seminars are a platform
for students to interact with practicing engineers and professionals on topics either related to their
field of study or of a general nature pertinent to engineering. The objective of this module is to
provide an opportunity for students to interact with practicing engineering and professionals with a
view to appreciate the challenges facing engineers and the engineering sector. As part of the
programme, it is mandatory for each student to attend a minimum of 15 seminars over the
duration of their study, for which they will be graded I or S for Incomplete or Satisfactory
completion respectively.
CIVE 3010(3) (2+2) STATISTICS (Semester module carries 3 credits)
Introductory statistical methods for students in engineering: Random variables and probability
distributions; the concept of random sampling, including random samples, statistics, and
sampling distributions; the Central Limit Theorem and its role in statistical inference;
parameter estimation, including point estimation and maximum likelihood methods; confidence
intervals; hypothesis testing; simple linear regression; and multiple linear regression.
Statistical techniques: Appropriate selection of statistical tools (T-test, ANOVA, Chi-square,
Linear regression): Use of statistical software
CIVE 3011Y(5) (2+2) - CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT I
Structure of the Construction Industry, Roles & Obligations of parties to a contract, Contract

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Procurement, Protection Devices included in a contract, Issues related to time, payment and
claims on a contract, Planning and Programming-CPM, Site Management & OHS,
Measurement Techniques and their applications, Principles and Techniques of Estimating, Bill of
Quantities, Specifications.
Introduction to different branches of Economics. Microeconomics: Supply and Demand Analysis,
Monopoly & Competition. Macroeconomics: National Income Accounting, Multiplier Effect,
Open and Closed economies. Engineering Economics: Investment Appraisal Techniques,
Resource and Environmental economics. Welfare Economics: Indifference curves, Choices for
the development of society. Applications to civil engineering.
CIVE 3012Y(5) - WATER & WASTEWATER ENGINEERING (PR: CIVE2012Y)
Hydrological cycle; Hydrological parameters; Darcys Equation; Introduction to Hydrology.
Groundwater flow;
Surface Runoff; Rainfall-Runoff modelling and Flood Frequency analysis; Water abstraction and
storage works; Water resources. Urban water drainage.
Wastewater treatment plant design: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary treatment
operations/processes. Handling, treatment and disposal of wastewater sludge. On-site sanitation
systems. Wastewater reuse and recycling.
CIVE 3013Y(5) (2+2) GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING II (PR: CIVE2013Y)
Shallow foundations: Bearing capacity drained and undrained soil conditions. Stress
distributions beneath shallow foundations and estimate of settlements: Deep foundations: Types
and factors affecting choice. Bearing capacity of piles drained and undrained soil conditions.
Group action, load tests.
CIVE 3014Y(5) (2 +2) STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & DESIGN 1 (PR: CIVE2015Y)
Shells and Plates, Flexibility method, Stiffness method (Analysis of 2D and 3D structures), Use of
software for 2D and 3D structures.
CIVE 3015Y(5) (0+6) - DESIGN PROJECT (PR: CIVE2016Y)
Student will work in a team to solve a civil engineering problem involving analysis in areas of
structural engineering, fluid mechanics, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering
highway and traffic engineering and materials, to select a design solution from a critical assessment
of alternatives, to use relevant codes and standards for a detailed design of the selected option,
to produce main working drawings using CAD packages and to defend the solution during an oral
presentation.
The project will include components in which students will be required to work in a
multidisciplinary team composed of students from different departments.
CIVE 3016Y(5) (2+2) - NUMERICAL METHODS
Numerical Solution of Linear Equations; Techniques of numerical integration; Gauss-Legendre
formulae; Techniques for solving first-order initial-value ordinary differential equations; Euler
Method; Runge-Kutta Methods; Second order initial-value ordinary differential equations;
Instability in numerical schemes; Introduction to Finite Element & Finite Difference Methods and
Applications.
CIVE 3000 - INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
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student with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to solve real world problems in civil
engineering and to function within the organisational structure of the firm. Students have to
perform satisfactorily in this module before qualifying for the award of the degree.
The industrial training will be conducted at the end of Semester 2, Level 3.
CIVE 4000Y(5) - DEGREE PROJECT (will include 15 hours of lecture on Research
Concepts and Methods) (PR: CIVE 1007Y).
Student will work on an individual engineering research-oriented project. The project will involve
the student in a critical review of the literature, in defining the problem and preparing a research
methodology. The student will be trained to develop skills in the collection, evaluation and
presentation of information, develop communication skills by writing a concise, clear and
accurate report, and use the most appropriate visual aids to make oral presentations of the research
findings.
The different types of research methods: Data collection: Methods of data collection; Types of
surveys and Survey techniques; Collection of primary data, Collection of secondary data. Steps
in survey/questionnaire design; collection of data through questionnaires; Survey analysis.
Sample size calculation and justification,
CIVE 4030Y(5) (2+2)- STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & DESIGN II (PR: CIVE3014Y)
Introduction to Dynamics. Strip method of slab analysis. Finite Elements. Inelastic analysis of
frames. Use of software; Reinforced and Unreinforced Masonry blockwall. Reinforced concrete:
Flat slab Hollow slab. Design of foundations Combined base - strip footing - raft.
Consideration of wind in high rise buildings - frame structure - shear wall structure - Use of
software. Site works retaining walls and run-off water drains. Introduction to water retaining
structures. Introduction to prestressed concrete. Steel Foundation for steel structures. Base
plates. Design of trusses. Connections. Welding. Consideration of wind in steel design. Use of
software Timber Design of trusses. Timber deck. Consideration of wind in timber design.
Structural Design Assignments (RC, steel and timber structures dealt separately)
CIVE 4031Y(5) (2+2)- CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT II (PR: CIVE3011Y)
Project Life Cycle, Conception, feasibility, implementation. Feasibility, Appraisal. Work
Breakdown Structure. Network Analysis, Use of project management software. Budgeting.
Operational estimating and cash flow. Quality, Quality Assurance, ISO 9001. Construction
Management, Tracking of project in terms of time and cost, Earned value analysis and cost
variance.
Tender documents and Contract Documents. FIDIC Contract, Obligations and Liabilities of
Client, Contractor and Engineer. Standard Forms of Contract. Contract Administration. Site
organisation, office records, price increases, extras and claims, instructions, supervision and
correspondence. Risk Management. Law of Contract and Tort, general and Mauritian laws.
CIVE 4032(5)-(2+2) URBAN PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
TOOLS
National, regional and local planning. The origins of planning in Mauritius. Planning procedures,
preparation of plans for development and development control. Planning Legislations and
organisations. Policies and guidelines in the planning framework.
Environment Management in the Industry; ISO 14000; Environment legislation in Mauritius;
Environment impact assessments; Preliminary Environmental Reports; The concepts of Plan-DoCheck Act; Environmental Policy; Environmental compliance and monitoring; Environmental
auditing; Risk assessment: The legislation and environmental standards existing in Mauritius.

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CIVE 4033(5) - (2+2) GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TRAFFIC

ENGINEERING (PR: CIVE2014Y)
Data structures, spatial referencing, geographic data processing and reporting, and GIS as a
decision making tool. Applications of GIS in civil engineering, planning and the environment.
Traffic Analysis and Forecasting. Design for Highway Traffic. Traffic Control and Management.
CIVE 4034Y(5) - (2+2) BUILDING SERVICES & INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURAL
DEVELOPMENT
Mechanical and Electrical Services installed in Buildings: Procurement, Installation, Maintenance
and Management.
Importance of Infrastructure Planning and Management. Systems Approach to Infrastructure
Planning. Primary and Secondary Effects of Infrastructure Development. Spatial Organisation
and Multipurpose Infrastructure Planning. Regional Infrastructure Development. Issues in
Infrastructure Management. Social Aspects.
CIVE 4035Y(5) - (2+2) HYDRAULICS & COASTAL ENGINEERING (PR: CIVE2011Y)
Unsteady Flow in Bounded and Unbounded Systems. Rotodynamic Machines. Hydraulic
Structures. Irrigation
Coastal Ecosystems, Introduction to Reef Ecology, Wave Motion and Interaction with coastline
and coastal structures, Coastal Hydraulics, Dredging Techniques, Sediment Motion and beach
formation, Design of Sea Outfalls, Beach Erosion and Control Structures
ENGG 4101 (5) (2+0) ENGINEERS IN SOCIETY
The Sociological Perspectives; Culture and Social Structure; Socialization; Family; Education
and Social Change; Organisational sociology; Employee relations; Gender issues at work;
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Public, Private and Civil Society Relationship; Social
Performance, Good Governance; Profitability and Socially-Responsible Investment; Engineering
& Ethics.

University of Mauritius 2014

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