1. Bachelor’s Program in CIVIL ENGINEERING Duration of Studies: 8 terms Academic Degree to be Awarded Bachelor of Civil Engineering

2. Objective of the Bachelor’s Program in Civil Engineering Training of construction/designing practitioners with strong basic engineering education

3. Curriculum 4 Units I Mathematics and Natural Sciences – no less than 20% of the total program II II.1 Basic engineering courses (common) – no less than 25% of the total program II.2 Special major courses (common) _ no less than 5% of the total program

4. Curriculum 4 Units III. III.1 Special major courses (special level) _ no less than 15% of the total program III.2 Basic engineering study courses (special level) _ no less than 25% of the total program Module: Civic buildings and Structures

5. Curriculum 4 Units Module : Transport structures Module : Hydraulic structures III.3 Professional practice – no less than 5% of the total program III.4 Final project _ no less than 5% of the total program IV IV.1 Study courses in humanities and social sciences – no more than 10% of the total program

6. Curriculum 4 Units Requirements: _ from the 1 st to the 5 th term (inclusive) – general education program for all the three modules _ The minimum scope of the study course _ 3 E.C. _ Optional study courses – only in Unit 3.

7. One of the basis for selection of general and specific competences is the results of the survey conducted from May 6 till June 1, 2008. During the Survey 60 respondents were questioned and was filled 150 general and 150 field specific questionnaires. (Altogether 300). 30 respondents were graduates, 31 - academic staff, 56 - students and 33 - employers.

8. Specific Competences An ability to apply the knowledge acquired in the courses of mathematics, sciences and basic engineering; An ability to apply the knowledge acquired in the courses of mathematics, sciences and basic engineering; An ability to estimate/design structural systems and their components; An ability to estimate/design structural systems and their components; An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools, including IT, necessary for engineering practice; An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools, including IT, necessary for engineering practice; An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex civil engineering problems ; An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex civil engineering problems ;

9. Specific Competences An understanding of the interactionbetween technical and ability to design and construct environmentally friendly civil engineering works; An understanding of the interactionbetween technical and ability to design and construct environmentally friendly civil engineering works; An ability to design and conduct experiments, field and laboratory activities as well as to analyze and interpret the data; An ability to design and conduct experiments, field and laboratory activities as well as to analyze and interpret the data; An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityy of civil engineers; An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityy of civil engineers; An ability to use knowledge in subjects relevant to civil engineering ; An ability to use knowledge in subjects relevant to civil engineering ; An ability to read and comprehend the professional material in a foreign language. An ability to read and comprehend the professional material in a foreign language.

10. General/Transfer Competences Ability of analysis and synthesis ; Ability of analysis and synthesis ; Decision-making ability ; Decision-making ability ; Time planning and organization skills ; Time planning and organization skills ; Communication skills; Communication skills; Teamwork skills ; Teamwork skills ; Ability to work independently. Ability to work independently.

11. Teaching Methods Lecture Lecture Practicum Practicum Laboratory work Laboratory work Designing Designing Field work Field work Professional practice Professional practice Final project Final project