Civil Engineers participate in the planning, analysis, design, and problem-solving phases of a wide range of construction projects, making the Structure Engineering program one of the most important disciplines in the development of cities and society in general. The significance of the Structure Engineering program at Al-Ahliyya Amman University is that it offers chances for civil engineers who want to pursue their postgraduate studies and stay current with the job market.
Program Description
Graduates of the program are expected to achieve the following learning outcomes, combining the specific course descriptions with general graduate attributes:
Structural Engineering Skills
- Advanced Structural Analysis: Analyze single and multi-degree-of-freedom structures subject to various excitations, utilizing computational aspects of dynamic analysis.
- Finite Element Formulation: Master the theory and application of the finite element method for trusses, beams, frames, and plane stress/strain problems, including the use of commercial software packages.
- Plasticity and Limit Analysis: Understand general concepts of plasticity, plastic bending, collapse of structures, and limit analysis for the design of steel and multi-story structures, including seismic requirements.
- Design and Materials Knowledge: Develop an in-depth understanding of structural design principles, knowledge of various construction materials, and the ability to apply them effectively in different conditions.
- Problem-Solving: Formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying advanced principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
Project Management Skills
- Project Lifecycle Management: Gain a foundation in the practice and profession of project management, covering project strategy, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost estimation and control, and change control.
- Construction Law and Contracts: Develop a systematic understanding of relevant building and construction contract law, contract administration, and dispute resolution methods like arbitration.
- Digital Project Management: Learn modern techniques in digital project management, including the use of Common Data Models (CDM) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) with visual programming tools like Revit Dynamo for automation.
- Management and Leadership: Develop management and leadership skills, including strategic planning, team building, and professional ethical judgments in engineering situations.
General and Professional Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking: Acquire strong analytical and criticism skills.
- Communication: Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Ethical Responsibility: Recognize and apply professional and ethical responsibilities.
- Lifelong Learning: Develop the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge.
Bachelor’s with Good GPA, English score 5.5 IELTS or equivalent
Major Requirement – 34 Credit Hours:
Compulsory Courses – 25 Credit Hours
A0867306 – Scientific Research Methodology – 1 Credit Hour
A0867315 – Building Information Modelling Theory & Practice – 3 Credit Hours
A0867308 – Earthquake Structural Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
A0867307 – Advanced Mechanics of Materials – 3 Credit Hours
A0867304 – Matrix Structural Analysis – 3 Credit Hours
A0867314 – Engineering Project Management – 3 Credit Hours
A0867303 – Advanced Structural Dynamics – 3 Credit Hours
A0867301 – Finite Element Method in Structural Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
A0867310 – Advanced Bridge Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
Elective Courses – 9 Credit Hours
A0867313 – Advanced Special Topics in Civil Engineering – 3 Credit Hours
A0417105 – Model International Construction Contracts – 3 Credit Hours
A0867311 – Composite Structures – 3 Credit Hours
A0417110 – Claims in Construction Contracts – 3 Credit Hours
A0867305 – Advanced Concrete Technology and Materials – 3 Credit Hours
A0867317 – Management of Project Risk, Quality and Safety – 3 Credit Hours
A0867316 – Digital Engineering and Structured Data for Semantic Interoperability – 3 Credit Hours
A0867302 – Plastic Behavior and Design of Steel Structures – 3 Credit Hours
A0867318 – Construction Contracts and Dispute Resolution – 3 Credit Hours
Program Overview
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