CIVIL ENGINEERING

1. Structures for urban environment, bridges, transportation,
water, waste and power systems provide the vital infrastructure
for every developed society today. Planning, constructing, Civil Engineering students find
employment in:
managing and operating these systems is primarily the work of
Civil Engineers. Consulting companies
Government departments
Power companies
Dalhousie University Civil Engineering students possess the technical and Transportation companies
scientific knowledge to provide a significant contribution in any phase of an
Development agencies
infrastructure project or maintenance activity.
Research organizations
Dalhousie University Civil Engineers have a strong background in math,
physics and chemistry. They learn problem-solving skills and how to work in
teams to accomplish goals.
Here is a sample list of their
Civil Engineering students build on their mathematical and scientific back- areas of competency which
grounds with a systematic study of civil engineering theory and design depends on technical elective
techniques using the application of scientific principles to solve civil courses taken and stage
engineering problems.
in the program:
They investigate different ways to meet the growing challenges of human
communities through wastewater collection and treatment, solid and Environmental Studies
hazardous waste contamination. Innovative application of known principles, Data Collection & Analysis
creative research to discover new approaches, and imaginative designs. Estimating
Structural Design, Drafting &
Electives allow students to specialize to a certain extent in areas Calculations
such as structural, transportation, geotechnical and water resources, Computer applications &
and environmental engineering. The environmental option Instrumentation
incorporates additional scientific principles such as microbiology. Soils Testing
This foundation provides an ideal background for projects related to Construction Inspection
drinking water treatment and management, groundwater distribution, Computer-aided Design
wastewater collection and treatment, solid and hazardous waste Construction Supervision
contamination.
www.engineeringcoop.dal.ca

2. Do you need an easily adaptable person who can work on a variety
of different projects?
Civil Engineering students are trained to deal with engineering problems
with an interdisciplinary approach. This training enables them to find a • Solid waste landfill engineering
solution that meets your need. A co-op work term is an ideal way for a • Building construction
company to determine if a potential employee will fit well in the • Construction planning
organization. It also prepares an engineer to take on a management role. • Hydrogeology
• Hydraulic engineering
Do you need to conduct a detailed site analysis for assessing a • Water distribution and
potential landfill site, sewer line or new access road, but cannot • Sewerage systems
dedicate one of your staff engineers to the project full-time? • Design of steel structures
A Civil Engineering student can measure and analyze a variety of • Design of concrete structures
parameters and prepare detailed reports. • Earth slopes and embankments
• Highway engineering
Do you need a technically knowledgeable individual to provide • Construction planning
assistance for a structure design project?
• Water and waste water treatment
A Civil Engineering co-op student is trained to work in a team setting and • Geo-environmental engineering
is knowledgeable about analysis, design and testing of structures and • Design of timber and masonry
materials.
Year Fall (Sept to Dec.) Winter (Jan to April) Summer (May to August)
1 STUDY TERM 1* STUDY TERM 2* Summer
Calculus I Calculus II
Introduction to Physics Mechanics I
Chemistry I Introduction to Physics
Design & Graphics I Chemistry II
Writing class Writing class
2 STUDY TERM 3* STUDY TERM 4* Summer
Engineering Math III Engineering Math IV
Computer Programming Applied Probability & Statistics
Thermodynamics I Fluid Mechanics
Electric Circuits Mechanics II
Mechanics of Materials Engineering Economics
Humanities I Technical Communications
3 STUDY TERM 5 STUDY TERM 6
Hydraulics Engineering Hydrology
Theory of structures I Theory of Structures II
Mechanics of Materials II Transportation Engineering WORK TERM 1
Soil Mechanics I Soil Mechanics II
Engineering Surveying Design of Concrete Structures I
Water Quality & Treatment Properties of Construction Materials
4 STUDY TERM 7
Complementary Studies
Civil Engineering Computations
WORK TERM 2 WORK TERM 3
Design of Steel Structures I
Transportation Systems
2 Technical Electives
5 STUDY TERM 8 GRADUATION
Civil Engineering Project
The Engineering Profession
3 Technical Electives
Engineering & Computer Science
Co-operative Education
1334 Barrington Street, Moren House, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2X4
TEL: 902-494-6006 | EMAIL: engcscoop@dal.ca
www.engineeringcoop.dal.ca