civil engineering education

Civil Engineering Education

The education of a civil engineer involves a rigorous curriculum designed to provide the necessary technical knowledge and skills.

Curriculum (BSCE)

In the Philippines, the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) is a multi-year program (typically 4 years under the new curriculum) that covers:

• Mathematics: Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Data Analysis.
• Natural Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Geology.
• Basic Engineering Sciences: Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Deformable Bodies, Fluid Mechanics.
• Professional Courses: Structural Theory, Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Design, Highway Engineering, etc.

Outcomes-Based Education (OBE)

Modern engineering education follows the OBE framework, focusing on what students can do after graduation rather than just what they know.

• Program Educational Objectives (PEO): Career goals 3-5 years after graduation.
• Student Outcomes (SO): Skills and knowledge upon graduation (e.g., ability to apply math and science, ability to design a system, ethical responsibility).

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Learning does not stop at graduation. Engineers are required to earn CPD units for the renewal of their professional identification card (PIC) to ensure they stay updated with the latest trends and technologies.