Study Plan - Civil Engineering

When you finish all units of your education program, you will receive a Diploma and a Professional License, as well as a bachelor’s degree endorsed by SACSCOC that is recognized worldwide.

Accredited and Consolidated Institution.
Registered in Group 3 of the Institutional Improvement Program.

First Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LEX0113
FOREIGN LANGUAGE I
48
48
6
DIG0013
DIGITAL CULTURE
48
48
6
MAT1013
COLLEGE MATH
48
48
6
LIS1013
ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING
64
32
6
LIC1013
COMPUTER ASSISTED DESIGN
48
0
3
QUI1013
CHEMISTRY
48
48
6
QUI1023
CHEMISTRY LAB
48
0
3
Total
352
224
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Second Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
MAT1033
LINEAR ALGEBRA
MAT1013
64
32
6
FIS1033
PHYSICS
48
48
6
FIS1043
PHYSICS LAB
0
0
3
LIC1023
TOPOGRAPHY
0
0
3
MAT1023
CALCULUS I
MAT1013
64
32
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
48
48
6
LEX0123
FOREIGN LANGUAGE II
LEX0113
48
48
6
ESP0013
ACADEMIC REASONING
DIG0013
48
48
6
Total
320
256
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Third Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LEX0133
FOREIGN LANGUAGE III
LEX0123
48
48
6
ESP0023
ACADEMIC WRITING
ESP0013
48
48
6
MAT2013
CALCULUS II
MAT1023
64
32
6
LIC2013
QUALITY CONTROL IN CONSTRUCTION
48
0
3
LIC2023
HYDRAULICS
48
48
6
LIC2033
GEOLOGY AND SOIL IN CONSTRUCTION
48
48
6
LIM2023
EQUILIBRIUM OF RIGID BODIES
48
48
6
Total
352
272
39

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fourth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN MATH
48
48
6
LIC2043
HYDRAULICS LAB
FIS1023
32
0
2
LIC2053
MATERIAL MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR
LIM2023
48
48
6
LIC2063
GEOMETRIC HIGHWAY DESIGN
LIC1023
0
0
6
CON1013
ACCOUNTING
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN HUMANITIES
48
48
6
MAT2033
ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MAT1023
64
32
6
Total
288
224
38

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fifth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN NATURAL SCIENCES
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN ARTS
48
48
6
LIC3013
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
LIC1013
48
48
6
LIC3023
MATERIAL RESISTANCE AND ENERGY METHODS
LIC2053
48
48
6
LIC3033
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I
0
96
6
MAT2073
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
MAT1013
64
32
6
Total
256
320
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Sixth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LAR3083
ANALYSIS OF UNITARY PRICES
CON1013
64
32
6
LIC3093
INFORMATION MODELING FOR CONSTRUCTION
64
32
6
LIC3043
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DESIGN
LIC2023
48
48
6
LIC3053
STRUCTURE MATRIX ANALYSIS
LIC2053
48
48
6
LIC3063
REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURAL DESIGN
LIC3023
48
48
6
LIC3073
SOIL BEHAVIOR
LIC2023
48
48
6
LIC3083
SOIL MECHANICS LAB
LIC2023
32
0
2
Total
352
256
38

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Seventh Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LIC4013
CONSTRUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL
LAR3073
48
48
6
LIC4023
HYDROLOGY AND GEOGRAPHIC MODELS
LIC2023
48
48
6
LIC4033
WATER QUALITY LAB
QUI1013
32
0
2
LIC4043
STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS FOR SEISMIC ANALYSIS
MAT2033
48
48
6
LIC4053
STRUCTURE LAB
LIC2053
32
0
2
LIC4063
PAVEMENT DESIGN AND CONSERVATION
LIC3073
64
32
6
LIC4073
PAVEMENT LAB
LIC3073
48
0
3
LIC4083
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II
LIC3033
0
96
6
Total
320
272
37

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Eighth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LIC4093
WATER AND SANITATION SYSTEM MODELING
LIC3043
64
32
6
LIC4103
STEEL STRUCTURAL DESIGN
LIC3023
64
32
6
LIC4113
ADVANCED GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN
LIC3073
64
32
6
TSI3013
SELECT TOPICS
48
48
6
TSI4013
PERSPECTIVES OF THE DISCIPLINE
48
48
6
TSI4023
VANGUARD TOPICS
48
48
6
Total
336
240
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Total Study Plan Credits
Hours With Teacher 2576
Hours Independent 2064
Credits (Units) 302

Objective

Train professionals in Civil Engineering capable of planning, designing and building basic infrastructure using virtual environments, technological tools, and construction management techniques, structural engineering, water resources, geotechnics, land routes and environmental engineering, to develop comprehensive solutions for the benefit of society, with respect for the environment and in a global context.

Graduate profile

The Civil Engineering’s teaching learning process is based on competencies to integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes that train ethical professionals who can meet the civil engineering needs and requirements of the population, in a global world.

  • Apply mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge to create comprehensive solutions, acting with social and environmental responsibility.
  • Analyze basic infrastructure projects, leading teams and using technological tools to solve civil engineering problems.
  • Use tools, equipment and software to improve performance and professional development in civil engineering.
  • Practice civil engineering with a scientific approach, based on mathematical studies and experiments to make responsible and legal decisions.
  • Manage your learning using digital resources effectively.

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