Palestine Polytechnic University

Deanship of Admission & Registration

Civil and Infrastructure Engineering

رقم التخصص : Major No:
20408
الساعات المعتمدة: Course credit:
162
الكلية: College:
College of Engineering
المستوى: Level:
Bachelor's Programs
مرفقات: Attachments:

The message of the program is summarized in graduating a qualified workforce in the field of construction, infrastructure, roads and the environment to meet the needs of the increasing demand in this field, and to solve the problems facing the Palestinian society and regional societies by finding creative solutions to the construction problems and the problems of roads and transportation. The mission of this program also aims to create opportunities for scientific research by qualifying graduates for postgraduate studies, which ensures the sustainability of the Palestinian community in the practical, applied field and scientific research. This message is fully consistent with the mission of the College of Engineering and the mission of Palestine Polytechnic University.

The general objective of the program is to keep and integrate with the national short and long-term development plans, whether in the Palestinian National Authority or the Arab countries, especially Saudi Arabia and the Arab Gulf states. As for the specific objectives, the following fall under them:
1- Providing qualified graduates in the field of civil engineering.
2- Creating job opportunities for graduates of the program far from the traditional job opportunities for civil engineers.
3- Contribute to the rehabilitation of buildings and roads in Palestine and to maintain their sustainability.
4- Providing the opportunity for Palestinian students to study this major inside the country and not to migrate abroad to study to reduce the cost and material burdens on the parents and the national economy.
 

A- Knowledge and understanding: A graduate of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure will be able to:

  • Determining the importance of construction and infrastructure projects in the renaissance and development of different regions in Palestine (transport and traffic engineering - construction analysis - road engineering - reinforced concrete - treatment and management of wastewater and solid waste).
  • Calculating the quantities of the various materials needed to establish or develop construction projects and infrastructure projects and calculating the cost of establishing these projects in detail.
  • Knowing the main steps needed to implement construction projects and various infrastructure projects in terms of the engineer being the contractor’s representative or the project owner’s representative. (Road Engineering - Reinforced Concrete 1- Building Construction - Sanitary Engineering - Project Management).
  • Choosing the most appropriate path in terms of land topography, distance, economy and user service for all types of infrastructure projects). 
  • Choosing the appropriate quality of materials for foundations in construction projects and road layers, to strengthen the foundation soil and avoid any high stresses (pavement analysis and design - rehabilitation and maintenance of roads and infrastructure, foundation design - soil mechanics laboratory and building materials technology laboratory).
  • Knowing the basics of designing flexible and rigid pavements (road engineering - analysis and design of pavements)
  • Knowing the basics of designing and implementing water lines, sewers, sewage networks, and rainwater drainage (fluid mechanics - sanitary engineering - design of infrastructure networks).
  • Knowing the basics of designing and implementing power lines and ground communications and how to maintain them. (Design of infrastructure networks and electric lighting).
  • Calculating the economic feasibility of various civil engineering projects, whether in terms of construction or maintenance costs. (Engineering management and economics - calculating quantities and specifications - project management - solid waste management).
  • Knowing the basics of designing treatment basins for waste water and solid waste. (Treatment and management of wastewater and solid waste).
  • Determining the importance of the environment and maintaining the ecological balance. (Environmental engineering and environmental impact assessment).
B- Intellectual skills:
  • Thinking in a creative way and to be an initiative to develop solutions to the problems of infrastructure and the environment. (Graduation project Environmental engineering and environmental impact assessment, transportation planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of roads and infrastructure).
  • Determining the environmental impact of the construction of factory buildings, roads and various infrastructure projects on neighboring areas (environmental engineering and environmental impact assessment).
  • Knowing the main steps for implementing building and infrastructure projects in terms of the engineer being the contractor’s representative or the project owner’s representative. (Field Training 1 and 2 Introduction and Graduation Project).
  • The ability to design structural elements in all types of construction and roads (reinforced concrete - foundation engineering - metal structures - road engineering - design of infrastructure networks).
 
C- Practical skills:
  • Determining the tracks of infrastructure projects on the ground, and determining the quantities of excavation and backfilling needed for construction projects and roads (calculation of quantities and specifications of road engineering, area 1 area of ​​tracks and polygons).
  • Determining the areas of landslides and areas of weakness along the paths of infrastructure projects and construction sites for buildings. (Geology).
  • Supervising the process of laying the foundation soil and making sure that it is within the specific specifications of the various infrastructure projects. (pavement analysis and design).
  • The ability to read soil reports and compare that with expected transport loads on roads, water lines, sewers, electricity, communications, foundation design, and lighting networks in buildings (soil mechanics 1 and 2, sanitary engineering, road engineering, infrastructure network design and electrical lighting).
  • Determining the environmental impact of the construction of roads, solid waste dumps, wastewater treatment basins, stone and marble quarries and factories on the neighboring areas (environmental engineering and environmental impact assessment, treatment and management of wastewater and solid waste).
  • Calculating the quantities of the various materials needed for the construction or development of civil engineering projects and calculating the cost of its establishment in detail.

 

D- Transferred skills:

  • Using the knowledge gained in the field of civil engineering in the implementation of model maps and planning for Palestinian cities and villages. (Geographical information systems design of infrastructure networks and electric lighting).
  • The ability to work in a team in civil engineering projects, with all engineers from all disciplines.
 
 
E- Communication and information technology skills:
  • Using modern software such as Auto Cad, Desk Top, ARC GIS, Traffic Modeling Mid flow, Matlab, R, and Monticello model.
  • The ability to deal with the Internet and exchange information through it with engineers on the site or in other areas (the basics of GIS programming, the graduation project).
  • The ability to communicate with other engineers in English and the ability to read shop drawings for infrastructure projects. (Graduation project).
  • Writing technical reports for the design and maintenance of civil engineering projects (laboratory reports for scientific experiments in different courses).

 

F- Behavioral and Ethical Skills:

  • Have high morals that the engineer must have (professional ethics and laws).
  • Knowledge of the basics and methods of dealing with contractors and engineers of different cultural and scientific levels (calculation of quantities and specifications, introduction and graduation project).
  • Knowing the laws and ethics of the engineering profession and abide by them during the practice of the profession, whether with regard to dealing with individuals or institutions. (Professional ethics and laws).
 

 

1. The various ministries: Planning, Public Works, Transportation, Education, Local Government, Water Authority and Environment Authority.
2. Palestinian Council for Development and Reconstruction (PECDAR).
3. Municipal councils and common service councils.
4. Contracting companies.
5. Engineering offices of all classifications.
6. International companies and institutions operating in Palestine and the East in the fields of engineering.
7. Postgraduate studies and academic work.