Core Courses
📚 Core Courses – Bachelor’s in Public Works
The program is structured over 6 semesters, with foundational courses in the early years and specialized technical training later on. Below is a summary of the core subjects across the semesters:
🧮 Semesters 1 & 2 – Common Core (Science & Technology)
Shared with all students in the Science and Technology domain.
- Mathematics 1 & 2
- Physics 1 & 2
- Chemistry / Structure of Matter
- Thermodynamics
- Computer Science 1 & 2 (Programming basics)
- Technical Drawing
- Scientific Writing & Presentation Methods
- Ethics and Professional Communication
- Foreign Language (English or French)
🏗️ Semesters 3 & 4 – Multidisciplinary Engineering Block
Focus on Civil Engineering, Hydraulics, and Public Works.
- Mathematics 3 & 4
- Mechanics (Fluid, Rational, and Soil Mechanics)
- Waves and Vibrations
- Numerical Methods
- Materials Science
- Resistance of Materials
- Topography & Geology
- Computer-Aided Drawing (CAD)
- Probability & Statistics
- Engineering Technology Basics
- Technical English
🛣️ Semesters 5 & 6 – Specialization in Public Works
In-depth technical and practical training.
- Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
- Structural Steel and Trusses
- Road Design and Materials
- Bridges
- Foundations and Earthworks
- Railway, Airport, and Underground Infrastructures
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
- Public Works Equipment & Machinery
- Applied Hydraulics
- Final Year Project (Capstone Project)
- Entrepreneurship & Project Management
Advanced Topics
🚀 Advanced Subjects – Bachelor’s in Public Works
During semesters 5 and 6, students in the Public Works program receive advanced training in structural, geotechnical, and infrastructure engineering. These subjects are designed to deepen technical expertise and prepare students for professional integration or further graduate studies.
🏗️ Structural Engineering
- Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete:
- Advanced calculation methods for beams, slabs, and prestressed elements in large structures.
- Structural Steel and Trusses:
- Design and analysis of metal frames, industrial buildings, and bridges.
- Bridge Engineering:
- Types of bridges, load distribution, structural systems, and design principles.
🛣️ Transportation Infrastructure
- Road Design – Levels 1 & 2:
- Geometric design, pavement layers, traffic loads, and sustainability.
- Railway Infrastructure:
- Track geometry, materials, and integration into urban planning.
- Airport Infrastructure (Introduction):
- Basic layout, runway design, and aircraft load considerations.
- Underground Infrastructure:
- Tunnels, metros, and drainage systems: design, excavation, and safety.
🌍 Geotechnical and Earthworks
- Foundations and Earth Structures:
- Soil-structure interaction, shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls.
- Geotechnical Road Engineering:
- Soil characterization for roads, compaction, stabilization, and drainage.
💻 Digital and Technical Tools
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems):
- Mapping, terrain analysis, infrastructure planning using geospatial data.
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & Technical Drawing:
- Application of digital tools in drafting and civil design.
📊 Project-Based Learning
- Final Year Project (Capstone):
- Individual or team-based engineering project related to a real-world construction or infrastructure issue.
- Entrepreneurship and Project Management:
- Basics of managing engineering projects, budgeting, team leadership, and business development.