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

1.0 Introduction
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, thus
providing the potential for further professional training towards the requirements for
registration as Professional Civil Engineers. Graduates should be capable to work in
governmental, industrial and commercial organisations worldwide, follow a postgraduate route
or apply the skills they have learnt in a range of other careers.

2.0 Objectives
The programme has been designed to enable students to
 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.

3.0 General Entry Requirements

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

4.0 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).

5.0 Minimum Requirements for Degree Award

For the award of the degree, the following should be met:
(i) Successful completion of 153 UoM credits (equivalent to 612 notional hours credits) as per
the programme structure;
(ii) Satisfactory completion of Industrial placements and Vacation Trainings
(iii) Satisfactory performance in each of the Graduate Attributes (GAs) specified against
modules in the module specification sheets. To complete the programme of studies, students
are required to perform satisfactorily in the following 11 GAs:
1. GA1: Problem Solving
2. GA2: Application of scientific and engineering knowledge
3. GA3: Engineering Design
4. GA4: Investigations, experiments and data analysis
5. GA5: Engineering methods, skills and tools, incl. Information Technology
6. GA6: Professional and technical communication
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 7. GA7: Impact of engineering activity
8. GA8: Individual, team and multidisciplinary working
9. GA9: Independent learning ability
10. GA10: Engineering Professionalism
11. GA 11: Engineering Management

6.0 Programme Duration

Normal (Years) Maximum (Years)
BEng (Hons) Degree: 4 7

7.0 Classifications of Awards

The award classification will be based on the CPA (x) at the end of the Programme of Studies
as follows:

CPA CLASSIFICATION
≥ 70 1st Class with
60 ≤ x < 70 2nd Class 1st Division
50 ≤ x < 60 2nd Class 2nd Division Honours
< 50 No Award
Note: The general University Regulations pertaining to Exit Points would not be applicable
to this programme.

8.0 Pre-Requisite Modules (PR)

A student will be allowed to follow module y of which module x is a pre-requisite (PR)
provided he/she has satisfactorily completed module x with at least a pass grade.

9.0 Assessment and Pass Requirements

The assessment mode for each module will be based on one or a combination of the following:
 Examination
 Continuous assessment
 Mini projects
 Practical and other reports
 Presentations
 Attendance to seminars

In order to pass a module a student must obtain an examination mark of at least 40% and a final mark
of at least 50%.

Calculation of the final mark: The continuous assessment must account for no less than 30% and for
no more than 50% of the final mark, with the exception of modules like design and research projects.
Certain modules are assessed on the basis of 100% Continuous Assessment. The specific details
and/or formula for the calculation of the final mark are given in the Module Specification Sheet
(MSS) of each module.

Students have to retake both continuous assessment and exams in the failed module except in case of
Resit Examinations; Students passing failed modules will score maximum marks of 50% in these
modules but will have the failed marks not counted in the computation of the CPA.

If the student’s CPA is between 40 and 50, he/she fails the year. However, student will be eligible to
repeat the year, will maintain credits and marks for individual modules where the mark scored is 50%
or above. If the CPA is less than 40, the registration will be terminated.

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Rules in Cases of Unsatisfactory Performance of Graduate Attributes
(GAs)

The GAs and assessment criteria are specified against modules in the module specification sheets
(MSS).
A student must comply with the sub-minimum requirements in subdivisions of certain modules. For
such modules these specific requirements are given in the MSS of the module. These sub-minima
include the achievement of GAs that are assessed in the module.

The following rules will apply in cases of unsatisfactory performance of GAs

(i) GAs assessed in the written examination.

A student failing the assessment of a GA in a written examination will be deemed to have failed the
module. The student will have to retake the module next time it is offered. However, a Resit examination
may be granted for the module only if a pass mark of at least 50% has been obtained;
See the rules for Resit examinations at Section 10.

(ii) GAs assessed in coursework, e.g., mini-project work.

A student not satisfying a GA may be given an extension by the lecturer and moderator prior to the
written examination to amend and resubmit the coursework. In case the student still fails to satisfy the
GA in the re-submission, he/she will be awarded Grade N in the module
and will have to do a new coursework in the next academic year, provided he/she has scored a minimum
of 50% in the overall module mark.
In case a student fails the module, that is, scored less than 50% in the overall module mark, he/she will
be awarded Grade F and has to retake the whole module the next time it is offered.

(iii) GAs (other than GA 6) assessed in the Final Year Project.

If a candidate does not meet the satisfactory performance requirements (as detailed in the MSS) for any
GA (other than GA 6) in the Final Year Project, the Board of Examiners may consider one of the
following:
 For a project/dissertation with possibility of amendments, award the student Grade N in the
module and grant the student an extension period of up to 3 months to amend the work related
to the GA, and resubmit for re assessment;
 For a project/dissertation with recommendations for a new submission, award the student Grade
F in the module and student will have to undertake a new project in the following academic year.
(iv) GA 6 assessed in the Design Project and/or Final Year Project.
For a student failing to meet the satisfactory performance requirements (as detailed in the MSS) GA 6
in the Design Project and/or Final Year Project, the Board of Examiners may consider awarding the
student Grade N and granting the student an extension period of up to 3 months to amend the
components of the work related to this GA, and resubmit the Design Project and/or Final Year Project
for re assessment, provided that the student has scored a minimum of 50 % in the overall module mark.
In case a student fails the module, that is, scored less than 50% in the overall module mark, he/she will
be awarded Grade F and has to retake the whole Design Project and/or Final Year Project the next time
it is offered.

(v) GA 3 assessed in the Design Project.

A student failing GA 3 will be awarded Grade F in the design project and will have to retake the
module the next time it is offered.
The detailed assessment mode for each module is given in the MSS.

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Resit Examinations
If a student obtains a CPA of at least 50 but has not passed all the modules, a Resit examination may be
granted for failed modules by the Board of Examiners provided that:
1. A minimum of 40% has been obtained in continuous assessment.
2. A Final mark of at least 40% has been achieved in the failed modules which exclude assessment
of GAs;
3. A pass mark has been achieved but the required sub minimum for passing an Graduate
Attributes (GA) has not been obtained.
Resit examinations do not apply to final year Project/Dissertation/Mini-Project Portfolio/Industrial
Training and to modules assessed solely by continuous assessment.

Duration of examinations
16 NH credits modules shall have 3-hour examination papers. All modules with 12 NH credits or less
shall have 2-hour examination papers.

Assessment and Pass Requirements

The assessment mode for each module will be based on one or a combination of the following:
 Examination
 Continuous assessment
 Mini projects
 Practical and other reports
 Presentations
 Attendance to seminars
In order to pass a module a student must obtain an examination mark of at least 40% and a final mark
of at least 50%.
Calculation of the final mark: The continuous assessment must account for no less than 30% and for
no more than 50% of the final mark, with the exception of modules like design and research projects.
Certain modules are assessed on the basis of 100% Continuous Assessment. The specific details and/or
formula for the calculation of the final mark are given in the Module Specification Sheet (MSS) of each
module.
Students have to retake both continuous assessment and exams in the failed module except in case of
Resit Examinations; See provisions for Resit Examinations at Section 10. Students passing failed
modules will score maximum marks of 50% in these modules but will have the failed marks not counted
in the computation of the CPA.

If the student’s CPA is between 40 and 50, he/she fails the year. However, student will be eligible to
repeat the year, will maintain credits and marks for individual modules where the mark scored is 50%
or above. If the CPA is less than 40, the registration will be terminated.

Rules in Cases of Unsatisfactory Performance of Graduate Attributes (GAs)

The GAs and assessment criteria are specified against modules in the module specification sheets
(MSS).
A student must comply with the sub-minimum requirements in subdivisions of certain modules. For
such modules these specific requirements are given in the MSS of the module. These sub-minima
include the achievement of GAs that are assessed in the module. A sub minimum mark of 50% is
required for all assessed elements (relevant questions in an assessment, project or assignment) in which
the achievement of Graduate Attributes are assessed (for the particular module).

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The following rules will apply in cases of unsatisfactory performance of GAs.
(i) GAs assessed in the written examination.
A student failing the assessment of a GA in a written examination will be deemed to have failed the
module. The student will have to retake the module next time it is offered.
However, a Resit examination may be granted for the module only if a pass mark of at least 50% has
been obtained; See the rules for Resit examinations at Section 10.
(ii) GAs assessed in coursework, e.g., mini-project work.
A student not satisfying a GA may be given an extension by the lecturer and moderator prior to the
written examination to amend and resubmit the courseworkfor pass mark of 50 % only. In case the
student still fails to satisfy the GA in the re-submission, he/she will be awarded Grade N in the module
and will have to do a new coursework in the next academic year, provided he/she has scored a minimum
of 50% in the overall module mark.
In case a student fails the module, that is, scored less than 50% in the overall module mark, he/she will
be awarded Grade F and has to retake the whole module the next time it is offered.
(iii) GAs (other than GA 6) assessed in the Final Year Project.
If a candidate fails to obtain a pass mark of 50 % for does not meet the satisfactory performance
requirements (as detailed in the MSS) for any GA (other than GA 6) in the Final Year Project, the Board
of Examiners may consider one of the following:
 For a project/dissertation with possibility of amendments, award the student Grade N in the
module and grant the student an extension period of up to 3 months to amend the work related
to the GA, and resubmit for pass mark of 50 % in the GA resubmit for re assessment;
 For a project/dissertation with recommendations for a new submission, award the student Grade
F in the module and student will have to undertake a new project in the following academic
year.
(iv) GA 6 assessed in the Design Project and/or Final Year Project.
For a student failing to obtain the pass mark of 50 % for GA For a student failing to meet the satisfactory
performance requirements (as detailed in the MSS) GA 6 in the Design Project and/or Final Year
Project, the Board of Examiners may consider awarding the student Grade N and granting the student
an extension period of up to 3 months to amend the components of the work related to this GA, and
resubmit the Design Project and/or Final Year Project for a pass mark of 50 % in the GA for re
assessment, provided that the student has scored a minimum of 50 % in the overall module mark.
In case a student fails the module, that is, scored less than 50% in the overall module mark, he/she will
be awarded Grade F and has to retake the whole Design Project and/or Final Year Project the next time
it is offered.
(v) GA 3 assessed in the Design Project.
A student failing GA 3 will be awarded Grade F in the design project and will have to retake the module
the next time it is offered.
The detailed assessment mode for each module is given in the MSS.

10.0 Resit Examinations

If a student obtains a CPA of at least 50 but has not passed all the modules, a Resit examination
may be granted for failed modules by the Board of Examiners provided that:

(i) A minimum of 40% has been obtained in continuous assessment.

(ii) A Final mark of at least 40% has been achieved in the failed modules which exclude
assessment of GAs;
(iii) A pass mark has been achieved but the required sub minimum for passing an
Graduate Attributes (GA) has not been obtained.

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 Resit examinations do not apply to final year Project/Dissertation/Mini-Project
Portfolio/Industrial Training and to modules assessed solely by continuous assessment.

11.0 Duration of examinations

16 NH credits modules shall have 3-hour examination papers, except for CIVE1116(1) which
will be of 2 hrs duration. 12 NH credits and 8 NH credits modules shall have 2-hour
examination papers.

12.0 Termination of Registration

Termination of registration will occur in the following circumstances:

 If the CPA is less than 25 at the end of Semester 1, Level 1.

 If the CPA is less than 40 at the end of an academic year.
 If the student fails to obtain credit in a module which he/she is repeating. This excludes
Resit examinations.
 If the student does not pass all the modules for 1st, 2nd and 3rd years in a total of five years.

13.0 Unless otherwise decided by Faculty Board, the following will apply for:

Progression from lower level to higher level

First Year to Second Year

A student should not have failed more than two modules to be able to register for Second Year
modules. If any of the failed modules is a Pre-requisite(s) for a Second Year module, then the
candidate cannot register for the PR-linked Second Year module until the Pre-requisite(s) is
passed.

Second Year to Third Year

A student must have passed all prescribed First Year modules. In addition, the student should
not have failed more than two modules of the prescribed second year modules to be able to
register for Third Year modules. If any of the failed modules is a Pre-requisite(s) for a Third
Year module, then the candidate cannot register for the PR-linked Third Year module until the
pre-requisite is passed.

Third Year to Fourth Year

A student must have passed all prescribed second year modules. In addition, the student should
not have failed fail more than two modules of the prescribed Third Year modules to be able to
register for Fourth Year modules. If any of the failed modules is a pre-requisite for a Fourth
Year module, then the candidate cannot register for the PR-linked Fourth Year module until the
pre-requisite is passed.
Note: If a student is not proceeding to the next level, s/he is deemed to repeat the year,
even if the CPA ≥ 50.

14.0 Registration for Modules in a Higher Year of study for Repeating Students
If a student is repeating a year and the CPA is above 45, the student may be allowed to register
for a maximum of two modules per semester from the higher year of study. The student will
need to make a request to the Dean of Faculty. The student cannot register for a module of a
higher year of study if a timetable clash occurs with a module of a previous year which has not
yet been passed and which is prescribed for his or her field of study. Moreover, registration for
modules is subject to pre-requisites being met.

15.0 Self-Development (SD)

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 This refers to directly supervised work in terms of hours/week. It includes practicals, tutorials,
seminars, visits, mini-projects, oriented-discussion, coached group-work, presentations and
other structured activities associated to enhancing the engineering application abilities and
professional and personal attributes of the students. Such supervised work is included in the
time-table.

16.0 Programme Plan - BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Programme Structure

Year 1 Semester 1

Module Code Module name L+S UoM Notional Pre-requisites

D credits hours
credits
MATH 1162(1) Mathematics for Engineers 1 3+2 4 16

CHEM 1103(1) Chemistry for Engineers 3+2 4 16

CIVE 1116(1) Building Construction and 3+2 4 16

Engineering Graphics

ENGG 1103(1) Professional Communication for 2+2 3 12

Engineers

PHYSI 1111(1) Physics for Engineers 1 3+2 4 16

TOTAL 19 76

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Year 1 Semester 2

Module Code Module name L+SD UoM Notional Pre-requisites

credits Hours
credits

MATH 1262(1) Mathematics for Engineers 2 3+2 4 16

PHYSI 1212(2) Physics for Engineers 2 3+2 4 16

ENGG 1202(1) Material Science and 3+2 4 16

Engineering

MECH 1210(1) Introduction to Mechanics 3+2 4 16

ELEC 1217(1) Programming Techniques for 2+2 3 12

Engineers 2

CIVE 1208(1) Geoscience 2+0 2 8

CIVE 1201 Vacation Training-Workshop

practice

TOTAL 21 84

Year 2 Semester 1

Module Code Module name L+SD UoM Notional Pre-requisites

credits Hours
credits
Fluid Mechanics 1
CIVE 2115(3) 2+2 3 12

3+2
MATH 2162(3) Mathematics for Engineers 3A 4 16

HIST 1212(1)
History of Mauritius 2+0 2 8

CIVE 2124(3)
Analysis of Structures 1 2+2 3 12 MECH 1210(1)

Concrete Technology
CIVE 2120(3) 2+2 3 12 ENGG 1202(1)

Geotechnical Engineering 1
CIVE 2121(3) 2+2 3 12

TOTAL 18 72

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Year 2 Semester 2
Notional
UoM
Module Code Module name L+SD Hours Pre-requisites
credits
credits
Introduction to Civil Engineering
CIVE 2235(3) 1+2 2 8
Design and Problem Solving

Fluid Mechanics 2
CIVE 2223(3) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 2115(3)

Spatial data acquisition and

CIVE 2226(3) management 2+2 3 12

CIVE 2124(3)
CIVE 2228(3) Structural Analysis 2 2+2 3 12

Mathematics for Engineers 4A

MATH 2262(3) 3+2 4 16

Environmental Engineering
CIVE 2234(3) 2+2 3 12

Statistics for Civil Engineers

CIVE 2236(3) 1.5+1 2 8

CIVE 2200 Vacation Training - Survey camp

TOTAL 20 80

Year 3 Semester 1
Notional
UoM
Module Code Module name L+SD Hours Pre-requisites
credits
credits
Reinforced concrete and Structural
CIVE 3114(5) 3+2 4 16 CIVE 2124(3)
Steel Design

CIVE 3124(5) Highway Engineering 2+2 3 12

Economics for Engineers

CIVE 3115(5) 2+0 2 8

CIVE 3117(5) Hydrology and Water Resources 2+2 3 12 CIVE 2223(3)

Geotechnical Engineering 2
CIVE 3120(5) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 2121(3)

Structural Analysis 3
CIVE 3121(5) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 2228(3)

Numerical Methods for Civil

CIVE 3125(5) 1.5+1 2 8
Engineers

TOTAL 20 80

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Year 3 Semester 2

Notional
UoM
Module Code Module name L+SD Hours Pre-requisites
credits
credits
Design of timber and retaining
CIVE 3204(5) 3+2 4 16 CIVE 2124(3)
structures

Contract Management and Laws of

CIVE 3205(5) 2+2 3 12
contract

Wastewater Engineering
CIVE 3206(5) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 2234(3)

Geotechnical Engineering 3
CIVE 3207(5) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 3120(5)

Hydraulic Engineering
CIVE 3225(5) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 2223(3)

Traffic Engineering
CIVE 3226(5) 2+2 3 12

Industrial Training
CIVE 3230

TOTAL 19 76

Year 4 Semester 1

Notional
UoM
Module Code Module name L+SD Hours Pre-requisites
credits
credits
CIVE 3114(5)
CIVE 4020Y(5) Design Project 2+2 3 12
CIVE 3204(5)

Degree Project
CIVE 4019Y(5) 6 24

Advanced Structural Analysis

CIVE 4108(5) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 3121(5)

Professional Practice
CIVE 4115(5) 3+2 4 16

Sociology for Engineers

ENGG 4102(5) 2+0 2 8

TOTAL 18 72

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Year 4 semester 2

Notional
UoM
Module Code Module name L+SD hours Pre-requisites
credits
credits
CIVE 4020Y(5)
Design Project 2+2 3 12

Degree project
CIVE 4019Y(5) 6 24

CIVE 4211(5) Civil Engineering Software

2+2 3 12
Tools

CIVE 4212(5) Integrated Infrastructural

3+2 4 16
Development

Environmental Assessment and

CIVE 4213(5) 2+0 2 8
Management

TOTAL 18 72

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17.0 Outline Syllabus
This outline syllabus is not prescriptive and is intended to serve as a guide only.

MATH 1162(1) - MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS 1

Limits and continuity: L’Hopital Rule Mean Value Theorem; Differential Calculus of single variable
functions, Maclaurin’s & Taylor’s Series; Integral of a function; Complex numbers, polar coordinates
De Moivre's theorem. Hyperbolic functions. Partial Differentiation. First order & Second order
Differential Equations; Introduction to Multiple Integration (Cartesian Coordinates)

CHEM 1103(1) - CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS

A general introduction to inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry. Nomenclature of inorganic ions
and compounds, stoichiometric calculations concerning chemical reactions, redox reactions, solubilities
and solutions, atomic structure, periodicity. Molecular structure and chemical bonding using the
VSEPR model. Principles of reactivity, electrochemistry, energy and chemical reactions, entropy and
free energy

PHYSI 1111(1) - PHYSICS FOR ENGINEERS 1

Units for fundamental and derived quantities, Elements of vectors. Linear motion: position and
displacement, acceleration, projectile motion, circular motion. Force and motion: Newton’s Law, force,
friction. Work, energy and power, Conservation of energy. Collisions: impulse and linear momentum,
elastic collisions, inelastic collisions. Rotation: inertia, angular momentum, kinetic energy of rotation,
torque. Oscillations and waves: Simple harmonic motion, types of waves, wavelength and frequency,
interference of waves, standing waves, the Doppler Effect. Temperature, heat and the first law of
thermodynamics.

CIVE 1116(1) - BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING GRAPHICS

Overview of types of Structures, foundations, surface bed and its importance, columns, beams, slabs,
and staircase. Construction methods. Masonry walls. Retaining walls. Introduction to scaffolding types.
Plan interpretation. Free hand Sketching. Building Construction Drawing; Location plan, Site plan,
ground floor plan, roof plan, sectional elevations, elevations. Computer Aided Drafting using AutoCAD
and introduction to Revit Architecture.

ENGG 1103(1) - PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION FOR ENGINEERS

Oral and written communication to engineering audiences and community at large, Basics of
communication; Communication Planning; Engineering methods of communication; Academic
Writing; Presentation & Publication of Research Work; Critical analysis of academic materials;
Reviewing and synthesis approaches of academic materials for preparation of engineering
communication; Effective oral communication including appropriate structure, style and language; use
of appropriate visual materials; delivers fluently; meets the requirements of the intended audience;
Using appropriate structure for written communication; Writing technical reports for engineering
audience with effective graphical support. Report writing skills ranging from short to long reports with
tables, diagrams, references and appendices, covering material at
.; Ethics and professional integrity; Basics of IPR; Ethics in communication: referencing and plagiarism;
copyright, data management.

MATH 1262(1) - MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS 2

Multiple integrals: polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates; Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear
equations. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors: orthogonal and orthonormal basis functions; Sequences and
series, convergence tests; Vector Algebra and Vector Analysis;

PHYSI 1212(2) - PHYSICS FOR ENGINEERS 2

Electrostatics, Electric field, Gauss’s law, Electric Potential, Electric Current, Resistance, resistivity,
Ohm’ law, Kirchoff’s laws, D.C. circuits, Capacitors and Dielectrics, inductors. Electromagnetism and

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Electromagnetic Induction: Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, Force law, Faraday's law. Analysis of
simple A.C. networks. Wave optics: representation of waves, superposition, polarisation, interference
and diffraction of light. Semiconductors: p-n junction, diode characteristics, transistor action and main
properties of an ideal operational amplifier.

ENGG 1202(1) - MATERIAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Atomic structure and types of bonding, crystal types, and space arrangements of atoms, direction and
planes in crystals, defects in crystals, diffusion in solids. Phase diagram, TTT-diagram. Introduction to
materials; family of materials: cement, bitumen, ceramics, polymers, glass, metals (ferrous, non-ferrous
and alloys), semiconductors, composite, nanomaterials; Mechanical properties of materials; stress,
strain and mechanical testing (strength, toughness, ductility, fatigue, creep and hardness) Plastic
deformation, solid solution strengthening, recrystallization. Heat treatment of steel.

CIVE 1201 - VACATION TRAINING-WORKSHOP PRACTICE

This module is offered at the end of the first year and lasts at least for two weeks. Students receive
training in the following: Introduction to tools and equipment used in woodworking and block laying;
Workshop practice for woodwork; Workshop practice for concrete block wall erection and rendering.
The training also covers hands on experience on welding in the mechanical workshop and on electrical
installations in the electrical lab.

CIVE 1208(1) - GEOSCIENCE

Geological history of the earth and Geological time scale. Internal structure of the Earth. Plate tectonics.
Tectonic and physiographic features of the Indian Ocean Basin. Geological origin of the Mascarene
Islands (Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion). Geological processes and rock formation. Rock cycle.
Processes of soil formation. Erosion, transportation and deposition. Hydrologic cycle and groundwater.
Coastal processes and shoreline dynamics. Mauritius: geological history, geological maps,
geomorphology, rocks and soils, geohazards. Principles of exploration geophysics and geophysical
methods.

MECH 1210(1) – INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS

Rigid bodies: principle of transmissibility, resultant of parallel forces. Equilibrium force systems on
rigid bodies two and three dimensions. Equilibrium of rigid bodies subjected to Friction. Internal
Forces. Trusses and frameworks, method of joints & sections. Centroids and second moments of area.
Beams: distributed forces, shear force, bending moment, relationship between load, shear force and
bending moment. Shear stress and first moment of area. Torsion of Solid Shafts and polar second
moment of area.

ELEC 1217(1) - PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES FOR ENGINEERS 2

Matlab and Simulink basics, Mathematical and Statistical operations in Matlab, Numerical Methods,
Simulation of dynamical systems using Matlab / Simulink

CIVE 2115(3) - FLUID MECHANICS 1

Fluid properties; Pressure measurement; fluid statics; forces exerted by a fluid at rest on both planar
and curved submerged surfaces; basics of fluid flow; conservation of mass, energy and momentum in
a moving fluid and applications; velocity and discharge measurement; dimensional analysis and
similitude

HIST 1212(1) - HISTORY OF MAURITIUS

This module will provide an overview of the main events, developments in the history of Mauritius
from the beginning of human settlement (1598) to the contemporary period. There will be a special
focus on social history (education, health and religion); the history of establishment of the infrastructure
of the island such as public buildings, roads, bridges, water supply, electricity and economic history
particularly on the history of the first industries, agriculture, trade and tourism. This is will be a mixed
mode teaching combining face to face teaching as well as online activities.

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MATH 2162(3) - MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS 3A
Trigonometric and complex exponential Fourier Series, Fourier Transform, Laplace transform; Line
integrals and the theorem of Green. Surface integrals and the theorems of Gauss and Stokes; Solutions
of system of linear differential equations and first order nonlinear differential equations; Factorization
of polynomials.

CIVE 2124(3) - ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES 1

Direct stress in composite material. Bending stress in composite material. Combined direct and bending
stresses. Struts. Calculation of deflections for simple structures - Double integration method and the
Moment area method. Compatibility equations and use of moment area method for derivation of
formulae for fixed end moments.

CIVE 2235(3) - INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PROBLEM SOLVING

Engineering Methodology; Creative thinking techniques; Modelling; System analysis; Decision-
making; Impacts of Design; Case Studies.

CIVE 2236(3) - STATISTICS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS

Probability theory. Graphic Analysis.Discrete and continuous probability distributions; Moments and
expectation; Descriptive Statistics; Statistical sampling and experimental design. Parameter estimation.
Confidence intervals. Hypothesis testing. Regression analysis.

CIVE 2226(3) - SPATIAL DATA ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT

Spatial data for civil engineering applications; Theory of errors; Survey methods: principles of levelling,
measuring distance by taping and electromagnetic methods; use of theodolite, total station and GPS to
produce reliable data in three dimensions; traversing and triangulation control surveys and adjustment
of observed values. Fundamentals of photogrammetry and remote sensing in civil engineering. Use of
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in surveying; Data Management; Introduction to GIS. Industrial
applications.

CIVE 2234(3) - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Fundamentals of chemical, physical, and biological processes, and various units of concentration as
applied to environmental engineering; reactor types and kinetics; water quality objectives, standards
and criteria; water and health; basic water chemistry; water and wastewater characterization;
environmental impacts of wastewater discharge; drinking water quality standards ; description and
design of the different unit operations and processes used in conventional drinking water treatment ;
advanced drinking water treatment

CIVE 2120(3) - CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Constituent Materials: Cement- Types, Ordinary Portland Cement, Manufacture, Ordinary Portland
Cement- Composition and hydration, Modified PC and non PC; Aggregates- Nomenclature,
classification, properties and applications; Admixtures- Types, specifications and applications; Water-
Characteristics for concreting; Characteristics and properties of fresh concrete; Test methods for
workability: Characteristics and properties of hardened concrete; Test methods for strength and
durability; Types of concrete; Durability of concrete: Cracking of concrete and workmanship, AAR,
ASR. Carbonation, chloride attack; Concrete Mix Design; Quality Control: Testing and statistical
methods for quality control.

CIVE 2223(3) - FLUID MECHANICS 2

Laminar and turbulent flow ; head losses in pipelines & fittings; design of pipelines and pipe network
analysis ; hydraulic machines; pump-pipeline system analysis and design; pump selection and water
hammer analysis ; open channel flow: uniform, gradually & rapidly varied flow.

CIVE 2121(3) - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 1

Engineering classification and physical properties of soils.

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Compaction: Compaction specifications and control; Groundwater and hydrostatic pressure; Water
flow: Darcy’s law Permeability; Permeability of stratified soils; Two-dimensional flow and flow net;
Principles of Effective Stress: Calculation of effective stresses in the ground; Effect of seepage; Mohr
circles: 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 and methods of subsurface exploration.

CIVE 2228(3) - STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 2

Subframe analysis using the slope deflection method and the moment distribution method. Introduction
to plastic theory – stress distribution of fully plastic section, calculation of plastic modulus, moment
redistribution and collapse mechanism of simple structures. 2D stresses and strains. Use of Energy
Methods for calculation of deflection in pin-jointed frames and structures in bending. Introduction to
the use of software for structural analysis. Assignment - analysis of subframe using the moment
distribution method and comparison with analysis from software.

MATH 2262(3) - MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS 4A

Applications of eigenvalues and eigenvectors to solve systems of ordinary differential equations; Power
series with applications to ordinary differential equations with variable coefficients; Applications of
Fourier series to partial differential equations such as potential; heat and wave equations; Numerical
integration; numerical methods to approximate the solutions of nonlinear equations; systems of
equations (linear and nonlinear); differential equations and systems of differential equations; Numerical
solution of systems of linear equations.

CIVE 2200 - VACATION TRAINING-SURVEY CAMP

This is a training of at least two weeks at the end of Year 2 where teams of students get hands-on
experience with surveying equipment and map preparation .

CIVE 3114(5) - REINFORCED CONCRETE AND STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN

Introduction to structural design, introduction to codes of practice, estimation of loads on different
structural elements (RC and Structural Steel). Design/Detailing of one-way and two way spanning slab,
rectangular beam, columns subject to axial loads and moments, strip footing, isolated and combined
bases, staircase – two flights. Wind analysis, design/detailing of purlins, rafters, trusses/portal frames,
columns, staircase, mezzanine, connections – bolts and welds, base plates. Introduction to analysis
software – STAAD PRO

CIVE 3115(5) - ECONOMICS FOR ENGINEERS

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, Payback, and
Discounting Cash Flow Methods, Resource and Environmental economics, Application to Water &
Energy, Welfare Economics: Indifference curves, Choices for the development of society, Applications
to civil engineering.

CIVE 3117(5) - HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES

Hydrological Analysis of rainfall; Hydrological Cycle: Precipitation, Runoff, Evaporation and
Infiltration; Streamflow measurement; Runoff estimation from rainfall; Floods and droughts; Surface
water sources and storage reservoirs; Groundwater hydrology; Water quality; Multipurpose water
resources development and engineering economy; water resources of Mauritius.

CIVE 3225(5) - HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING

Classification and computation of gradually varied flow profiles; storm water hydraulics; design floods;
design of storm water drainage systems including culverts; dam construction; hydraulic structures :
weirs, flumes, underflow gates, spillways, stilling basin;energy dissipators; Introduction to coastal
engineering and coastal protection structures

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CIVE 3120(5) - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 2
Stress paths; Bearing capacity: Modes of shear failure and definitions. Ultimate, safe and allowable
bearing capacity; Bearing capacity of foundations on cohesionless soils; Shallow foundations: Bearing
capacity of foundations on cohesive soils; Deep foundations: Types and factors affecting choice.
Methods of estimating bearing capacity of piles; bearing capacity in cohesive and cohesionless soils;
pile group action; pile load test; Stresses under loaded areas; Settlement: Types; Methods of analysis;
Total and differential settlement.

CIVE 3121(5) - STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS 3

Arches – difference between beams and analysis of 3 pinned and 2 pinned arches. Influence lines and
application of influence lines for analysis of statically determinate beams with moving load. Yield Line
Analysis of Slabs – use of the virtual work method. Analysis of structures using the Flexibility (Matrix)
Method. – this method would be applied for the analysis of statically determinate and statically
indeterminate structures and structures with lack of fit would also be considered. Use of a software for
structural analysis of frames.

CIVE 3124(5) - HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

Aims of highway engineering; Road planning and route outline; Road geometry: Cross-section
elements; Horizontal alignment; Design and setting out of circular and transition curves; Design and
setting out of vertical curves; Earthwork calculations: Areas and volumes; Mass Haul Diagram;
Subsurface investigations; Highway construction materials; Pavement design; Highway maintenance:
Assessment of maintenance requirements; Maintenance operation; Maintenance management

CIVE 3125(5) - NUMERICAL METHODS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS

Solution of ordinary and partial differential equations (ODEs & PDEs): Evolution of ODEs & PDEs in
engineering applications, Initial-value and boundary-value problems, Euler and Runge-Kutta methods,
finite difference and finite element methods in 1-D spatial domains; Use of MATLAB and a finite
element software.

CIVE 3204(5) - DESIGN OF TIMBER AND RETAINING STRUCTURES

Properties of timber. Design/detailing of timber purlins, rafters, trusses, post, and connections. Design
and detailing of timber staircase (Two flights). Design and detailing of timber deck/mezzanine. Design
and detailing of timber pergolas. Design and detailing of timber king posts. Design and detailing of
reinforced concrete (tapered, uniform and counterfort), solid filled block wall and stone masonry
retaining walls. Introduction to the design of water retaining structures. Types of joints. Repair methods
for cracked water retaining structures. Introduction to an analysis software (Prokon)

CIVE 3205(5) - CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND LAWS OF CONTRACT

Project Life Cycle, Conception, feasibility, implementation. Feasibility, Appraisal. Structure of the
Construction Industry/Parties in Construction. Roles & Obligations of Parties. Contract Procurement
/Types of Contract. Tender documents and Contract Documents. The Bidding Process/Protection
devices on a contract. Work Breakdown Structure. Network Analysis, Use of project management
software. Quality, Quality Assurance, ISO 9001.
Law of Contract and Tort, general and Mauritian laws. Standard Forms of Contract. FIDIC Contract,
Obligations and Liabilities of Client, Contractor and Engineer

CIVE 3206(5) - WASTEWATER ENGINEERING

Wastewater quality review. Sources of wastewater. Impacts on the environment from wastewater discharge
and other environmental considerations. Principles of wastewater treatment and reactor design and kinetics.
Physical, chemical and biological treatment processes. Unit operations for wastewater treatment:
preliminary treatment, secondary treatment, tertiary treatment. Sludge quantities, treatment and disposal.
Experimental and pilot plant studies of unit operations and wastewater treatment plants. Plant design.

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CIVE 3207(5) - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING 3
Earth pressure theory; Rankine’s theory: Rankine-Bell equations; Coulomb’s theory and rough walls;
Design of gravity walls; Design of embedded walls; Design of reinforced earth walls; Types and causes
of slope failures; Limit equilibrium procedure; Analysis of translational slip surfaces; Analysis of
rotational slip surfaces; Analysis of rotational slip surfaces; Ground improvements; Use of stability
charts; Landslide investigation and instrumentation.

CIVE 3226(5) - TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

Traffic studies: volume, speed; Traffic surveys and analysis: Types of surveys and importance; Traffic
Forecasting; Introduction traffic modelling; Design for Highway Traffic; Traffic Operations; Traffic
Control and Management; Introduction to Intelligent Transport Systems

CIVE 3230 - INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Civil Engineering students are required to gain at least 10 weeks of practical experience and insight into
the practice of civil engineering by working during the vacation at the end of Year 3. The objective is
to provide the 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.

CIVE 4020Y(5) - DESIGN PROJECT

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.

CIVE 4019Y(5) - DEGREE PROJECT

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 4108(5) - ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Analysis of 2D and 3D structures using the Stiffness (Matrix) Method of analysis – In the 3D structures,
torsional force and twisting are considered in addition to other forces and deformation considered in
2D structures. Instability of frames – structures with axial forces are analysed and the effect of axial
forces on structures are considered. Plastic Theory – multi storey and multi bay structures are analysed
so that their collapse mechanism is obtained. Analysis of thin shells using the Membrane Theory and
limitations of the theory. Use of softwares. Assignment - Analysis of a framed structure in 2D and 3D
and comparison of results.

CIVE 4115(5) - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Site organisation, office records, price increases, extras and claims, instructions, supervision and
correspondence. Risk Management. Estimating, Budgeting. Operational estimating and cash flow.
Structure of the profession; professional registration; professional ethics and codes of conduct;
continuing professional development; health & safety; industrial law; professional communication.
Case studies typical of engineering practice situations

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CIVE 4211(5) - CIVIL ENGINEERING SOFTWARE TOOLS
Introduce computational aspects of civil engineering (including structural engineering, geotechnical
engineering, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, geographical information systems,
building information modeling) in support of the theoretical details taught elsewhere in the course .
This module is intended to familiarize students with the latest software packages that are used in the
field of civil engineering. This module will contain groupwork and multi-disciplinary problems will be
solved.

ENGG 4102(5) - SOCIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS

The Sociological Perspectives; Culture and Social Structure; Socialisation; Family; Education,
Technology and Social Change; Work, Employment & Society; Gender issues at work; Inequality,
Poverty & Unemployment; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Public, Private and Civil Society
Relationship; Good Governance.

CIVE 4213(5) - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Sustainable development; environmental management principles, environmental management tools ;
environmental and social impact assessment of infrastructural projects; life cycle assessments and
carbon footprints; sustainable buildings ; environmental governance and related legislation.

CIVE 4212(5) - INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT

Planning tools in the Mauritian context, the concepts of sustainable planning and urban sustainability,
sustainable cities, Smart cities: multiple definitions and models, the sustainability, and world
comparison of smart cities across the world. Importance of integrated infrastructure planning; Systems
approach to Infrastructure planning; Spatial organisation and multipurpose infrastructure planning;
Regional Infrastructure development. Issues in Infrastructure management. Social aspects.

*This Programme has been amended as follows:

Year programme was launched: 2016
Years programme was previously revised: 2021

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