Course Curriculum for B. Sc. in CE

Curriculum Structure

The program is divided into the following categories:
1. General Education Courses (44.0 Credits)
Includes foundational knowledge in:
Language, Humanities & Social Sciences (11.5 Credits)
Mathematics & Basic Sciences (24.0 Credits)
Other Engineering Disciplines (8.5 Credits)

Language and General Education
Type Sl. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite/ Co-requisite
Language, Arts and Humanities 1 ENG 1201 Communicative English 2.00 -
Language, Arts and Humanities 2 ENG 1202 English Skills Practices 1.50 -
Social Science, Arts and Humanities 3 ACT 2101 Financial and Managerial Accounting 2.00 -
Social Science, Arts and Humanities 4 ECO 2201 Engineering Economics 2.00 -
Social Science, Arts and Humanities 5 BDS 1101 History of the Emergence of Independent Bangladesh 2.00 -
Social Science, Arts and Humanities 6 SCO 1201 Introduction to Sociology 2.00 -
Total 11.5
Basic Sciences and Mathematics
Type Sl. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite/ Co-requisite
Physics 7 PHY 1101 Physics I 3.00 -
Physics 8 PHY 1102 Physics I Sessional 1.50 PHY 1101
Physics 9 PHY 1201 Physics II 3.00 PHY 1101
Chemistry 10 CHE 1101 Chemistry 3.00 -
Chemistry 11 CHE 1102 Chemistry Sessional 1.50 CHE 1101
Mathematics 12 MAT 1101 Math I (Differential and Integral Calculus) 3.00 -
Mathematics 13 MAT 1201 Math II (Differential Equations and Statistics) 3.00 -
Mathematics 14 MAT 2101 Math III (Laplace Transformation, Vector Analysis & Coordinate Geometry) 3.00 -
Mathematics 15 MAT 2207 Applied Mathematics for Engineers 3.00 -
Total 24.00
Other Engineering
Type Sl. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite/ Co-requisite
Computer Science Engineering 16 CSE 2213 Introduction to Computer Programming 3.00 -
Computer Science Engineering 17 CSE 2214 Computer Programming Sessional 1.50 -
Electrical Engineering 18 EEE 1201 Basic Electrical Engineering 3.00 -
Mechanical Engineering 19 SHOP 1106 Workshop Sessional 1.00 -
Total 8.50
Grand Total 44.0

2. Core Courses (96.0 Credits)

Covers major civil engineering disciplines:
• Basic Engineering (39.0 Credits)
• Structural Engineering (19.5 Credits)
• Geotechnical Engineering (7.5 Credits)
• Environmental Engineering (7.5 Credits)
• Transportation Engineering (7.5 Credits)
• Water Resources Engineering (7.5 Credits)
• Civil Engineering Practice (6.0 Credits)

Basic Engineering
Sl. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
1CE 1100Civil Engineering Drawing1.50-
2CE 1200Computer Aided Drawing1.50-
3CE 1111Engineering Mechanics3.00-
4CE 2105Engineering Materials3.00-
5CE 2106Engineering Materials Sessional1.50-
6CE 1203Surveying3.00-
7CE 1204Surveying Sessional1.50Prereq CE 1103
8CE 2111Mechanics of Solids I3.00Prereq CE 1111
9CE 2212Mechanics of Solid Sessional1.50-
10CE 2204Quantity Surveying1.50-
11CE 2131Engineering Geology and Geomorphology3.00-
12CE 2211Mechanics of Solids II3.00Prereq CE 2111
13CE 3101Numerical Methods of Analysis3.00-
14CE 3102Engineering Computation Sessional1.50-
15CE 2261Mechanics of Fluid3.00-
16CE 2262Mechanics of Fluid Sessional1.50-
17CE 2100Details of Construction1.50-
18CE 2110Architectural, Engineering and Planning Appreciation1.50-
Total Credit Hours 39.00
Civil Engineering Practice (CEP)
Sl. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
1 CE 4101 Engineering Ethics, Professional Practices and Communication 3.00 -
2 CE 4201 Project Planning and Construction Management 3.00 -
Total Credit Hours 6.00
Structural Engineering (SE)
Sl. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
1CE 3111Structural Analysis and Design I3.00Prereq CE 2211
2CE 3113Design of Concrete Structures I3.00-
3CE 3214Design of Concrete Structures I Sessional1.50-
4CE 4111Structural Analysis and Design II3.00Prereq CE 3111
5CE 3213Design of Concrete Structures II3.00Prereq CE 3113
6CE 4114Design of Concrete Structures II Sessional1.50-
7CE 4115Design of Steel Structures3.00-
8CE 4116Design of Steel Structures Sessional1.50-
Total Credit Hours 19.50
Geotechnical Engineering (GE)
Sl. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
1 CE 3131 Principles of Soil Mechanics 3.00 Prereq CE 2131
2 CE 3132 Geotechnical Engineering I Sessional 1.50
3 CE 3231 Foundation Engineering 3.00 Prereq CE 3131
Total: 7.50
Environmental Engineering (EE)
Sl. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
1 CE 3141 Environmental Engineering I 3.00
2 CE 3142 Environmental Engineering I Sessional 1.50
3 CE 3241 Environmental Engineering II 3.00 Prereq CE 3141
Total: 7.50
Transportation Engineering (TE)
Sl. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
1 CE 3251 Transportation Engineering I: Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering 3.00
2 CE 3252 Transportation Engineering I Sessional (Highway Materials and Traffic Engineering Design) 1.50
3 CE 4151 Transportation Engineering II: Pavement Design and Railway Engineering 3.00 Prereq CE 3251
Total: 7.50
Water Resources Engineering (WRE)
Sl. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Remarks
1 CE 3261 Water Resources Engineering I: (Open Channel Flow) 3.00
2 CE 3262 Water Resources Engineering I Sessional 1.50
3 CE 4161 Water Resources Engineering II: (Hydrology, and Irrigation) 3.00 Prereq CE 3261
Total: 7.50

3. Elective Courses (11.0 Credits)
Students must choose:
• 4 theory courses (2.0 credits each)
• 2 sessional courses (1.5 credits each)
Based on their thesis
Electives are offered across specialized tracks like:
• Structural
• Geotechnical
• Environmental
• Transportation
• Water Resources
• Professional Practice

Sl. No. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Remarks
Structural Engineering
CE 4211Prestressed Concrete2.00
CE 4213Design of Concrete Structures-III2.00Prereq CE 3213
CE 4219Introduction to Finite Element Methods2.00
CE 4215Dynamics of Structures2.00
CE 4217Introduction to Steel-Concrete Composite Structures2.00
CE 4220Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Structures Sessional2.00
Geotechnical Engineering
CE 4230Geotechnical Engineering Design Sessional1.50
CE 4231Earth Retaining Structures2.00
CE 4233Elementary Soil Dynamics2.00
CE 4235Soil-water Interaction2.00
Environmental Engineering
CE 4240Environmental Engineering II Sessional1.50
CE 4241Solid and Hazardous Waste Management2.00
CE 4243Environmental Pollution & Management2.00
Transportation Engineering
CE 4250Transportation Engineering II Sessional (Pavement Design and Traffic Studies)1.50
CE 4251Transportation Engineering III: Traffic Engineering Design and Management2.00Prereq CE 4151
CE 4253Transportation Engineering IV: Pavement Management, Drainage and Airport2.00Prereq CE 4251
CE 4255Transportation Engineering V: Urban Transportation Planning and Management2.00Prereq CE 4253
Water Resources Engineering
CE 4264Water Resources Engineering- II Sessional1.50
CE 4261River Engineering2.00
CE 4263Hydraulic Structures2.00
CE 4265Water Resources Engineering III: (Ground Water Engineering)2.00Prereq CE 4161
CE 4267Flood Mitigation and Management2.00
CE 4269Coastal Engineering2.00
Civil Engineering Practice
CE 4203Sustainability of Development Projects2.00
CE 4205Business and Career Development2.00

From the Optional Courses offered by Civil Engineering Department, a student will have to choose 4 (four) Theory Courses and 2 (two) Sessional Courses.
Total Credit hours for Optional Courses = (4 Theory × 2.00 + 2 Sessional × 1.50)
= (8.00 + 3.00)
= 11.00

Students complete:
Capstone Project (3.0 credits) and
Undergraduate Thesis (4.5 credits)

4. Capstone Project and Thesis (7.5 Credits)
Sl. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Remarks
1. CE 4000 Undergraduate Thesis 4.50
2. CE 4100 Capstone Project 3.00
Course Sequences: Level-1 Term-I
Sl. No. Course Code Course Title Course Type Credit Hours Contact Hours
1 CE 1111 Engineering Mechanics Theory 3.00 3.00
2 PHY 1101 Physics-I Theory 3.00 3.00
3 CHE 1101 Chemistry Theory 3.00 3.00
4 MAT 1101 Math-I (Differential and Integral Calculus) Theory 3.00 3.00
5 BDS 1101 History of the Emergence of Independent Bangladesh Theory 2.00 2.00
Sub Total = 14.00 14.00
6 CE 1100 Civil Engineering Drawing Sessional 1.50 3.00
7 CHE 1102 Chemistry Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
8 PHY 1102 Physics-I Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
9 SHOP 1106 Workshop Sessional Sessional 1.00 3.00
Sub Total = 5.50 12.00
Total = 19.50 26.00
Level-1 Term-II
Sl. No Course Code Course Title Course Type Credit Hours Contact Hours
1 CE 1203 Surveying Theory 3.00 3.00
2 PHY 1201 Physics-II Theory 3.00 3.00
3 MAT 1201 Math-II (Differential Equations and Statistics) Theory 3.00 3.00
4 EEE 1201 Basic Electrical Engineering Theory 3.00 3.00
5 SCO 1201 Introduction to Sociology Theory 2.00 2.00
Sub Total = 16.00 16.00
6 CE 1200 Computer Aided Drawing Sessional 1.50 3.00
7 CE 1204 Surveying Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
8 ENG 1202 English Skills Practices Sessional 1.50 3.00
Sub Total = 4.50 9.00
Total = 20.50 25.00
Level-2 Term-I
Sl. No. Course Code Course Title Course Type Credit Hours Contact Hours
1 CE 2105 Engineering Materials Theory 3.00 3.00
2 CE 2111 Mechanics of Solids-I Theory 3.00 3.00
3 CE 2131 Engineering Geology and Geomorphology Theory 3.00 3.00
4 MAT 2101 Math-III (Laplace Transformation, Vector Analysis & Coordinate Geometry) Theory 3.00 3.00
5 ACT 2101 Financial and Managerial Accounting Theory 2.00 2.00
Sub Total = 14.00 14.00
6 CE 2100 Details of Construction Sessional 1.50 3.00
7 CE 2106 Engineering Materials Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
8 CE 2110 Architectural, Engineering and Planning Appreciation Sessional 1.50 3.00
Sub Total = 4.50 9.00
Total = 18.50 23.00
Level-2 Term-II
Sl. No. Course Code Course Title Course Type Credit Hours Contact Hours
1 CE 2211 Mechanics of Solids-II Theory 3.00 3.00
2 CE 2261 Mechanics of Fluids Theory 3.00 3.00
3 CE 2207 Applied Mathematics for Engineers Theory 3.00 3.00
4 ECO 2201 Engineering Economics Theory 2.00 2.00
5 CSE 2213 Introduction to Computer Programming Theory 3.00 3.00
Sub Total = 14.00 14.00
6 CE 2204 Quantity Surveying Sessional 1.50 3.00
7 CE 2212 Mechanics of Solids Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
8 CE 2262 Mechanics of Fluids Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
9 CSE 2214 Computer Programming Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
Sub Total = 6.00 12.00
Total = 20.00 26.00
Level-3 Term-I
Sl. No. Course Code Course Title Course Type Credit Hours Contact Hours
1 CE 3101 Numerical Methods of Analysis Theory 3.00 3.00
2 CE 3111 Structural Analysis and Design-I Theory 3.00 3.00
3 CE 3113 Design of Concrete Structures-I Theory 3.00 3.00
4 CE 3131 Principles of Soil Mechanics Theory 3.00 3.00
5 CE 3141 Environmental Engineering-I Theory 3.00 3.00
Sub Total = 15.00 15.00
6 CE 3102 Engineering Computation Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
7 CE 3132 Geotechnical Engineering-I Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
8 CE 3142 Environmental Engineering-I Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
Sub Total = 4.50 9.00
Total = 19.50 24.00
Level-3 Term II
Sl. No. Course Code Course Title Course Type Credit Hours Contact Hours
1 CE 3213 Design of Concrete Structures-II Theory 3.00 3.00
2 CE 3231 Foundation Engineering Theory 3.00 3.00
3 CE 3241 Environmental Engineering-II Theory 3.00 3.00
4 CE 3251 Transportation Engineering-I: Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering Theory 3.00 3.00
5 CE 3261 Water Resources Engineering-I: (Open Channel Flow) Theory 3.00 3.00
Sub Total = 15.00 15.00
6 CE 3214 Design of Concrete Structures-I Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
7 CE 3262 Water Resources Engineering-I Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
8 CE 3252 Transportation Engineering-I Sessional (Highway Materials and Traffic Engineering Design) Sessional 1.50 3.00
Sub Total = 4.50 9.00
Total = 19.50 24.00
Level-4 Term-I
Sl. No. Course Code Course Title Course Type Credit Hours Contact Hours
1 CE 4101 Engineering Ethics, Professional Practices and Communication Theory 3.00 3.00
2 CE 4111 Structural Analysis and Design-II Theory 3.00 3.00
3 CE 4151 Transportation Engineering-II: Pavement Design and Railway Engineering Theory 3.00 3.00
4 CE 4161 Water Resources Engineering-II: (Hydrology and Irrigation) Theory 3.00 3.00
5 CE 4115 Design of Steel Structures Theory 3.00 3.00
Sub Total = 15.00 15.00
6 CE 4000 Undergraduate Thesis Sessional 1.50 3.00
7 CE 4100 Capstone Project Sessional 1.50 3.00
8 CE 4114 Design of Concrete Structures-II Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
9 CE 4116 Design of Steel Structures Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
Sub Total = 6.00 12.00
Total = 21.00 28.00
Level-4 Term-II
Option Course Code Course Title Course Type Credit Hours Contact Hours
CE 4201 Project Planning and Construction Management Theory 3.00 3.00
CE 4203 Sustainability of Development Projects Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4205 Business and Career Development Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4211 Prestressed Concrete Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4213 Design of Concrete Structures-III Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4219 Introduction to Finite Element Methods Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4215 Dynamics of Structures Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4217 Introduction to Steel-Concrete Composite Structures Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4231 Earth Retaining Structures Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4233 Elementary Soil Dynamics Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4235 Soil-water Interaction Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4241 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4243 Environmental Pollution and Management Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4251 Transportation Engineering III: Traffic Engineering Design and Management Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4253 Transportation Engineering IV: Pavement Management, Drainage and Airport Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4255 Transportation Engineering V: Urban Transportation Planning and Management Theory 1.50 3.00
CE 4261 River Engineering Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4263 Hydraulic Structures Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4265 Water Resources Engineering III: (Ground Water Engineering) Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4267 Flood Mitigation and Management Theory 2.00 2.00
CE 4269 Coastal Engineering Theory 2.00 2.00
Total Credit Hours = 18.50
CE 4000 Undergraduate Thesis Sessional 3.00 6.00
CE 4100 Capstone Project Sessional 1.50 3.00
CE 4220 Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Structures Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
CE 4230 Geotechnical Engineering Design Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
CE 4240 Environmental Engineering II Sessional Sessional 1.50 3.00
CE 4250 Transportation Engineering II Sessional (Pavement Design and Traffic Studies) Sessional 1.50 3.00
Total Credit Hours = 18.50

Total number of Theory Courses = 05 (1 Core + 4 Optional)
Total number of Sessional Courses = 04 (2 Core + 2 Optional)
Total Credit Hours of Theory Courses = (3.00 + 2.00 × 4) = 11.00
Total Credit Hours of Sessional Courses = (3.00+1.50 + 1.50 ×2) = 7.50
Total Credit Hours = 11.00 + 6.00 = 18.50

Summary of Course Structures
Sl. Type No. of Courses Total No. of Courses Credit Hours Total Credit Hours
1. Language and General Education Theory: 5
Lab: 1		 Total: 6 Theory: 10.0
Lab: 1.50		 Total: 11.50
2. Basic Sciences and Mathematics Theory: 7
Lab: 2		 Total: 9 Theory: 21.0
Lab: 3.0		 Total: 24.0
3. Other Engineering Theory: 2
Lab: 2		 Total: 4 Theory: 6.0
Lab: 2.50		 Total: 8.50
4. Core Courses Theory: 23
Lab: 17		 Total: 40 Theory: 69.0
Lab: 25.5		 Total: 94.50
5. Capstone/Undergraduate Thesis Theory: -
Lab: 2		 Total: 2 Theory: -
Lab: 7.50		 Total: 7.50
6. Elective Courses Theory: 4
Lab: 2		 Total: 6 Theory: 8.0
Lab: 3.0		 Total: 11.0
Grand Total: Total: 41 Total: 67 Theory: 114.0
Lab: 43.0		 Total: 157.0
Semester Wise Course Load
Semester Level, Term No. of Courses Credit Hours Total Credit Hours
1st Level-1, Term-1 Theory: 5
Lab: 4
Total: 9		 Theory: 14
Lab: 5.50
Total: 19.50		 Total: 19.50
2nd Level-1, Term-2 Theory: 6
Lab: 3
Total: 9		 Theory: 16
Lab: 4.50
Total: 20.50		 Total: 20.50
3rd Level-2, Term-1 Theory: 5
Lab: 3
Total: 8		 Theory: 14
Lab: 4.50
Total: 18.50		 Total: 18.50
4th Level-2, Term-2 Theory: 5
Lab: 4
Total: 9		 Theory: 14
Lab: 6.00
Total: 20.00		 Total: 20.00
5th Level-3, Term-1 Theory: 5
Lab: 3
Total: 8		 Theory: 15
Lab: 4.50
Total: 19.50		 Total: 19.50
6th Level-3, Term-2 Theory: 5
Lab: 3
Total: 7		 Theory: 15
Lab: 4.50
Total: 19.50		 Total: 19.50
7th Level-4, Term-1 Theory: 5
Lab: 4
Total: 10		 Theory: 15
Lab: 6.00
Total: 21.00		 Total: 21.00
8th Level-4, Term-2 Theory: 5
Lab: 4
Total: 9		 Theory: 11
Lab: 7.50
Total: 18.50		 Total: 18.50
Total: 67 Theory: 114.0
Lab: 43.0		 Total: 157.00

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