PRESENTATION

 

Civil Engineering has as its main purpose the conception, project and operation of systems that, making the best use of natural resources, allow their proper use by the population, with special emphasis on improving their quality of life. Subjects as vast as the Mechanics of Materials, Hydraulics, and Systems Engineering are part of the training of Civil Engineers, making them an extremely versatile professional and enabling them to work in diverse and sometimes even complementary sectors, such as the construction of buildings and bridges, works to take advantage of water and environmental resources, regional and urban planning. Infrastructure and transport systems.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

The Civil Engineering Course aims to train top-level professionals capable of planning, elaborating, directing, and executing projects in the areas of structures and Civil Construction, transport, Hydraulics and Sanitation.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

 

The Structures and Construction, Hydraulics and Water Resources and Geotechnics and Transport profile is intended to complement the solid general base of the graduate, making him/her able to develop applications in the field of design (design and dimensioning) of various structural systems (buildings , silos, reservoirs or bridges) and to intervene in the construction process (materials and construction processes), organization and management of works, as well as construction of buildings and special works.

Provide training in the main aspects related to water resources. It is also intended to enable the student to technically solve the most common hydraulic problems, which condition different types of execution of works (maritime, river and lake), along with the concession and planning of undertakings. Dedicate to the different sectors of Transport and Geotechnics

 

Skills, Attitudes and Skills

 

Considering the desired profile for the civil engineer, the trainee must develop the following skills and abilities to carry out his professional activities:

• Apply traditional knowledge of mathematics, chemistry and physical sciences, combined with modern techniques and tools for the performance of professional attributions in civil engineering;

 

• Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret results;

 

• Design systems, components and processes that constitute them, as well as other activities relevant to their profession;

 

• Acting in multidisciplinary teams;

 

• Diagnose and present solutions to engineering problems;

 

• Understanding of ethics and professional responsibility;

 

• Communicate effectively in its various forms;

 

• Understand the impact of engineering solutions in the socioeconomic and environmental context;

 

• Engage in the ongoing learning process.

 

 

Field of action

 

The Civil Engineer can work as an autonomous, public service, in private construction companies or dedicate himself to higher education.

Professional Duties:

• Study, planning, design and supervision of works and services;

• Assembly, maintenance and repair of equipment and installations;

• Surveys and assessments;

• Teaching and research related to buildings, structures, transport systems, urbanism and sanitation of hydraulic works.

 

 

Structure and Construction Profile

 

It corresponds to one of the traditional areas of Civil Engineering, with the Structures and Construction profile intended to complement the solid general base of the graduate, making him able to develop applications in the field of design (design and dimensioning) of various structural systems (buildings , silos, reservoirs, or bridges) and to intervene in the construction process (materials and construction processes), organization and management of works, and also construction of buildings and special works.

 

Hydraulics and Water Resources Profile

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This profile aims to provide the Civil Engineer with training in the main aspects related to water resources. It is also intended to enable the student to technically solve the most common hydraulic problems, which condition different types of execution of works (maritime, river and lake), along with the concession and planning of undertakings. Knowledge is given that will allow for the correct assessment of the availability in terms of quantity and quality of water, hydrodynamic requests and other actions arising from the presence of water and the respective action on structures or physical spaces in general of the potentialities of using water as economic factor of production and social progression and the environmental consequences (impacts), both of the works and the use of water.

 

Profile of Geotechnics and Transport

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This profile is especially interesting for Civil Engineers to dedicate themselves to the different sectors of Transport and Geotechnics. Naturally, the growing demand for professionals in this area justifies a strong training focus in this field.