BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering – E410 (Under Review)

1.0 Introduction
The aim of the degree programme is to provide students with a sound knowledge and
understanding of the subject of Civil Engineering and the potential to practise in a range of
contexts, with an awareness of their responsibilities to society and the environment, thus
providing the potential for further professional training towards the requirements for
registration as Professional Civil Engineers. Graduates should be capable to work in
governmental, industrial and commercial organisations worldwide, follow a postgraduate route
or apply the skills they have learnt in a range of other careers.

2.0 Objectives
The programme has been designed to enable students to
 solve civil engineering problems in practice by applying fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science, and engineering and by using modern engineering techniques, skills
and tools, particularly recognising the role that computers play in engineering;
 identify, formulate and solve civil engineering problems, particularly the planning, design,
construction and operation of systems, components or processes that meet specified
performance, cost, time, safety and quality needs and objectives;
 obtain a broad education necessary to understand the impact of civil engineering solutions
in a global, societal and environmental context consistent with the principles of sustainable
development;
 design and conduct experiments and to analyse and interpret data within the various civil
engineering disciplines;
 function and communicate effectively both individually and within multidisciplinary
teams;
 obtain a solid understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and a recognition of
the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning; and
 experience an academic environment that facilitates and encourages learning and retention.

3.0 General Entry Requirements

As per General Entry Requirements for admission to the University for Undergraduate Degrees.

4.0 Programme Requirements

Credit in Chemistry at SC/ ‘O’ Level.
2 GCE ‘A’ Level Passes in Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Physics, Physical
Science, Engineering Science, Physics with Chemistry, Design & Technology (Technology).

5.0 Minimum Requirements for Degree Award

For the award of the degree, the following should be met:
(i) Successful completion of 153 UoM credits (equivalent to 612 notional hours credits) as per
the programme structure;
(ii) Satisfactory completion of Industrial placements and Vacation Trainings
(iii) Satisfactory performance in each of the Graduate Attributes (GAs) specified against
modules in the module specification sheets. To complete the programme of studies, students
are required to perform satisfactorily in the following 11 GAs:
1. GA1: Problem Solving
2. GA2: Application of scientific and engineering knowledge
3. GA3: Engineering Design

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 4. GA4: Investigations, experiments and data analysis
5. GA5: Engineering methods, skills and tools, incl. Information Technology
6. GA6: Professional and technical communication
7. GA7: Impact of engineering activity
8. GA8: Individual, team and multidisciplinary working
9. GA9: Independent learning ability
10. GA10: Engineering Professionalism
11. GA 11: Engineering Management

6.0 Programme Duration

Normal (Years) Maximum (Years)
BEng (Hons) Degree: 4 7

7.0 Classifications of Awards

The award classification will be based on the CPA (x) at the end of the Programme of Studies
as follows:

CPA CLASSIFICATION
≥ 70 1st Class with
60 ≤ x < 70 2nd Class 1st Division
50 ≤ x < 60 2nd Class 2nd Division Honours
< 50 No Award
Note: The general University Regulations pertaining to Exit Points would not be applicable
to this programme.

8.0 Pre-Requisite Modules (PR)

A student will be allowed to follow module y of which module x is a pre-requisite (PR)
provided he/she has satisfactorily completed module x with at least a pass grade.

9.0 Assessment and Pass Requirements

The assessment mode for each module will be based on one or a combination of the following:
 Examination
 Continuous assessment
 Mini projects
 Practical and other reports
 Presentations
 Attendance to seminars

In order to pass a module a student must obtain an examination mark of at least 40% and a final mark
of at least 50%.

Calculation of the final mark: The continuous assessment must account for no less than 30% and for
no more than 50% of the final mark, with the exception of modules like design and research projects.
Certain modules are assessed on the basis of 100% Continuous Assessment. The specific details
and/or formula for the calculation of the final mark are given in the Module Specification Sheet
(MSS) of each module.

Students have to retake both continuous assessment and exams in the failed module except in case of
Resit Examinations; Students passing failed modules will score maximum marks of 50% in these
modules but will have the failed marks not counted in the computation of the CPA.

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If the student’s CPA is between 40 and 50, he/she fails the year. However, student will be eligible to
repeat the year, will maintain credits and marks for individual modules where the mark scored is 50%
or above. If the CPA is less than 40, the registration will be terminated.

Rules in Cases of Unsatisfactory Performance of Graduate Attributes (GAs)

The GAs and assessment criteria are specified against modules in the module specification sheets
(MSS).
A student must comply with the sub-minimum requirements in subdivisions of certain modules. For
such modules these specific requirements are given in the MSS of the module. These sub-minima
include the achievement of GAs that are assessed in the module.

The following rules will apply in cases of unsatisfactory performance of GAs

(i) GAs assessed in the written examination.

A student failing the assessment of a GA in a written examination will be deemed to have failed the
module. The student will have to retake the module next time it is offered. However, a Resit examination
may be granted for the module only if a pass mark of at least 50% has been obtained;
See the rules for Resit examinations at Section 10.

(ii) GAs assessed in coursework, e.g., mini-project work.

A student not satisfying a GA may be given an extension by the lecturer and moderator prior to the
written examination to amend and resubmit the coursework. In case the student still fails to satisfy the
GA in the re-submission, he/she will be awarded Grade N in the module
and will have to do a new coursework in the next academic year, provided he/she has scored a minimum
of 50% in the overall module mark.
In case a student fails the module, that is, scored less than 50% in the overall module mark, he/she will
be awarded Grade F and has to retake the whole module the next time it is offered.

(iii) GAs (other than GA 6) assessed in the Final Year Project.

If a candidate does not meet the satisfactory performance requirements (as detailed in the MSS) for any
GA (other than GA 6) in the Final Year Project, the Board of Examiners may consider one of the
following:
 For a project/dissertation with possibility of amendments, award the student Grade N in the
module and grant the student an extension period of up to 3 months to amend the work related
to the GA, and resubmit for re assessment;
 For a project/dissertation with recommendations for a new submission, award the student Grade
F in the module and student will have to undertake a new project in the following academic year.
(iv) GA 6 assessed in the Design Project and/or Final Year Project.
For a student failing to meet the satisfactory performance requirements (as detailed in the MSS) GA 6
in the Design Project and/or Final Year Project, the Board of Examiners may consider awarding the
student Grade N and granting the student an extension period of up to 3 months to amend the
components of the work related to this GA, and resubmit the Design Project and/or Final Year Project
for re assessment, provided that the student has scored a minimum of 50 % in the overall module mark.
In case a student fails the module, that is, scored less than 50% in the overall module mark, he/she will
be awarded Grade F and has to retake the whole Design Project and/or Final Year Project the next time
it is offered.

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(v) GA 3 assessed in the Design Project.
A student failing GA 3 will be awarded Grade F in the design project and will have to retake the
module the next time it is offered.

The detailed assessment mode for each module is given in the MSS.
Resit Examinations
If a student obtains a CPA of at least 50 but has not passed all the modules, a Resit examination may be
granted for failed modules by the Board of Examiners provided that:
1. A minimum of 40% has been obtained in continuous assessment.
2. A Final mark of at least 40% has been achieved in the failed modules which exclude assessment
of GAs;
3. A pass mark has been achieved but the required sub minimum for passing an Graduate
Attributes (GA) has not been obtained.
Resit examinations do not apply to final year Project/Dissertation/Mini-Project Portfolio/Industrial
Training and to modules assessed solely by continuous assessment.

Duration of examinations
16 NH credits modules shall have 3-hour examination papers. All modules with 12 NH credits or less
shall have 2-hour examination papers.

Assessment and Pass Requirements

The assessment mode for each module will be based on one or a combination of the following:
 Examination
 Continuous assessment
 Mini projects
 Practical and other reports
 Presentations
 Attendance to seminars
In order to pass a module a student must obtain an examination mark of at least 40% and a final mark
of at least 50%.
Calculation of the final mark: The continuous assessment must account for no less than 30% and for
no more than 50% of the final mark, with the exception of modules like design and research projects.
Certain modules are assessed on the basis of 100% Continuous Assessment. The specific details and/or
formula for the calculation of the final mark are given in the Module Specification Sheet (MSS) of each
module.
Students have to retake both continuous assessment and exams in the failed module except in case of
Resit Examinations; See provisions for Resit Examinations at Section 10. Students passing failed
modules will score maximum marks of 50% in these modules but will have the failed marks not counted
in the computation of the CPA.

If the student’s CPA is between 40 and 50, he/she fails the year. However, student will be eligible to
repeat the year, will maintain credits and marks for individual modules where the mark scored is 50%
or above. If the CPA is less than 40, the registration will be terminated.

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Rules in Cases of Unsatisfactory Performance of Graduate Attributes (GAs)

The GAs and assessment criteria are specified against modules in the module specification sheets
(MSS).
A student must comply with the sub-minimum requirements in subdivisions of certain modules. For
such modules these specific requirements are given in the MSS of the module. These sub-minima
include the achievement of GAs that are assessed in the module. A sub minimum mark of 50% is
required for all assessed elements (relevant questions in an assessment, project or assignment) in which
the achievement of Graduate Attributes are assessed (for the particular module).
The following rules will apply in cases of unsatisfactory performance of GAs.
(i) GAs assessed in the written examination.
A student failing the assessment of a GA in a written examination will be deemed to have failed the
module. The student will have to retake the module next time it is offered.
However, a Resit examination may be granted for the module only if a pass mark of at least 50% has
been obtained; See the rules for Resit examinations at Section 10.
(ii) GAs assessed in coursework, e.g., mini-project work.
A student not satisfying a GA may be given an extension by the lecturer and moderator prior to the
written examination to amend and resubmit the courseworkfor pass mark of 50 % only. In case the
student still fails to satisfy the GA in the re-submission, he/she will be awarded Grade N in the module
and will have to do a new coursework in the next academic year, provided he/she has scored a minimum
of 50% in the overall module mark.
In case a student fails the module, that is, scored less than 50% in the overall module mark, he/she will
be awarded Grade F and has to retake the whole module the next time it is offered.
(iii) GAs (other than GA 6) assessed in the Final Year Project.
If a candidate fails to obtain a pass mark of 50 % for does not meet the satisfactory performance
requirements (as detailed in the MSS) for any GA (other than GA 6) in the Final Year Project, the Board
of Examiners may consider one of the following:
 For a project/dissertation with possibility of amendments, award the student Grade N in the
module and grant the student an extension period of up to 3 months to amend the work related
to the GA, and resubmit for pass mark of 50 % in the GA resubmit for re assessment;
 For a project/dissertation with recommendations for a new submission, award the student Grade
F in the module and student will have to undertake a new project in the following academic
year.
(iv) GA 6 assessed in the Design Project and/or Final Year Project.
For a student failing to obtain the pass mark of 50 % for GA For a student failing to meet the satisfactory
performance requirements (as detailed in the MSS) GA 6 in the Design Project and/or Final Year
Project, the Board of Examiners may consider awarding the student Grade N and granting the student
an extension period of up to 3 months to amend the components of the work related to this GA, and
resubmit the Design Project and/or Final Year Project for a pass mark of 50 % in the GA for re
assessment, provided that the student has scored a minimum of 50 % in the overall module mark.
In case a student fails the module, that is, scored less than 50% in the overall module mark, he/she will
be awarded Grade F and has to retake the whole Design Project and/or Final Year Project the next time
it is offered.
(v) GA 3 assessed in the Design Project.
A student failing GA 3 will be awarded Grade F in the design project and will have to retake the module
the next time it is offered.

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The detailed assessment mode for each module is given in the MSS.

10.0 Resit Examinations

If a student obtains a CPA of at least 50 but has not passed all the modules, a Resit examination
may be granted for failed modules by the Board of Examiners provided that:

(i) A minimum of 40% has been obtained in continuous assessment.

(ii) A Final mark of at least 40% has been achieved in the failed modules which exclude
assessment of GAs;
(iii) A pass mark has been achieved but the required sub minimum for passing an
Graduate Attributes (GA) has not been obtained.

Resit examinations do not apply to final year Project/Dissertation/Mini-Project

Portfolio/Industrial Training and to modules assessed solely by continuous assessment.

11.0 Duration of examinations

16 NH credits modules shall have 3-hour examination papers, except for CIVE1116(1) which
will be of 2 hrs duration. 12 NH credits and 8 NH credits modules shall have 2-hour
examination papers.

12.0 Termination of Registration

Termination of registration will occur in the following circumstances:

 If the CPA is less than 25 at the end of Semester 1, Level 1.

 If the CPA is less than 40 at the end of an academic year.
 If the student fails to obtain credit in a module after four (4) attempts including normal, resit,
retake and repeat attempts.
 If the student does not pass all the modules for 1st, 2nd and 3rd years in a total of five years
including repeat years.

13.0 Unless otherwise decided by Faculty Board, the following will apply for:

Progression from lower level to higher level

First Year to Second Year

A student should not have failed more than two modules to be able to register for Second Year
modules. If any of the failed modules is a Pre-requisite(s) for a Second Year module, then the
candidate cannot register for the PR-linked Second Year module until the Pre-requisite(s) is
passed.

Second Year to Third Year

A student must have passed all prescribed First Year modules. In addition, the student should
not have failed more than two modules of the prescribed second year modules to be able to
register for Third Year modules. If any of the failed modules is a Pre-requisite(s) for a Third
Year module, then the candidate cannot register for the PR-linked Third Year module until the
pre-requisite is passed.

Third Year to Fourth Year

A student must have passed all prescribed second year modules. In addition, the student should
not have failed fail more than two modules of the prescribed Third Year modules to be able to
register for Fourth Year modules. If any of the failed modules is a pre-requisite for a Fourth

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 Year module, then the candidate cannot register for the PR-linked Fourth Year module until the
pre-requisite is passed.
Note: If a student is not proceeding to the next level, s/he is deemed to repeat the year,
even if the CPA ≥ 50.

14.0 Registration for Modules in a Higher Year of study for Repeating Students
 If a student is repeating a year and the CPA is above 45, the student may be allowed to register
for a maximum of two modules per semester from the higher year of study.

 If a student is repeating a year and the CPA is above 45 and the student does not have any
module to take for a particular semester for the year for which he/she is repeating , the student
may be allowed to take up to three modules per semester from the higher year of study.
The student will need to make a request to the Dean of Faculty. The student cannot register for a module
of a higher year of study if a timetable clash occurs with a module of a previous year which has not yet
been passed and which is prescribed for his or her field of study. Moreover, registration for modules is
subject to pre-requisites being met.

15.0 Self-Development (SD)

This refers to directly supervised work in terms of hours/week. It includes practicals, tutorials,
seminars, visits, mini-projects, oriented-discussion, coached group-work, presentations and
other structured activities associated to enhancing the engineering application abilities and
professional and personal attributes of the students. Such supervised work is included in the
time-table.

16.0 Programme Plan - BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Programme Structure

Year 1 Semester 1

Module Code Module name L+S UoM Notional Pre-requisites

D credits hours
credits
MATH 1162(1) Mathematics for Engineers 1 3+2 4 16

CHEM 1103(1) Chemistry for Engineers 3+2 4 16

CIVE 1116(1) Building Construction and 3+2 4 16

Engineering Graphics

ENGG 1103(1) Professional Communication for 2+2 3 12

Engineers

PHYSI 1111(1) Physics for Engineers 1 3+2 4 16

TOTAL 19 76

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Year 1 Semester 2

Module Code Module name L+SD UoM Notional Pre-requisites

credits Hours
credits

MATH 1262(1) Mathematics for Engineers 2 3+2 4 16

PHYSI 1212(2) Physics for Engineers 2 3+2 4 16

ENGG 1202(1) Material Science and 3+2 4 16

Engineering

MECH 1210(1) Introduction to Mechanics 3+2 4 16

ELEC 1217(1) Programming Techniques for 2+2 3 12

Engineers 2

CIVE 1208(1) Geoscience 2+0 2 8

CIVE 1201 Vacation Training-Workshop

practice

TOTAL 21 84

Year 2 Semester 1

Module Code Module name L+SD UoM Notional Pre-requisites

credits Hours
credits
Fluid Mechanics 1
CIVE 2115(3) 2+2 3 12

3+2
MATH 2162(3) Mathematics for Engineers 3A 4 16

HIST 1212(1)
History of Mauritius 2+0 2 8

CIVE 2124(3)
Analysis of Structures 1 2+2 3 12 MECH 1210(1)

Concrete Technology
CIVE 2120(3) 2+2 3 12 ENGG 1202(1)

Geotechnical Engineering 1
CIVE 2121(3) 2+2 3 12

TOTAL 18 72

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Year 2 Semester 2
Notional
UoM
Module Code Module name L+SD Hours Pre-requisites
credits
credits
Introduction to Civil Engineering
CIVE 2235(3) 1+2 2 8
Design and Problem Solving

Fluid Mechanics 2
CIVE 2223(3) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 2115(3)

Spatial data acquisition and

CIVE 2226(3) management 2+2 3 12

CIVE 2124(3)
CIVE 2228(3) Structural Analysis 2 2+2 3 12

Mathematics for Engineers 4A

MATH 2262(3) 3+2 4 16

Environmental Engineering
CIVE 2234(3) 2+2 3 12

Statistics for Civil Engineers

CIVE 2236(3) 1.5+1 2 8

CIVE 2200 Vacation Training - Survey camp

TOTAL 20 80

Year 3 Semester 1
Notional
UoM
Module Code Module name L+SD Hours Pre-requisites
credits
credits
Reinforced concrete and Structural
CIVE 3114(5) 3+2 4 16 CIVE 2124(3)
Steel Design

CIVE 3124(5) Highway Engineering 2+2 3 12

Economics for Engineers

CIVE 3115(5) 2+0 2 8

CIVE 3117(5) Hydrology and Water Resources 2+2 3 12 CIVE 2223(3)

Geotechnical Engineering 2
CIVE 3120(5) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 2121(3)

Structural Analysis 3
CIVE 3121(5) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 2228(3)

Numerical Methods for Civil

CIVE 3125(5) 1.5+1 2 8
Engineers

TOTAL 20 80

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Year 3 Semester 2

Notional
UoM
Module Code Module name L+SD Hours Pre-requisites
credits
credits
Design of timber and retaining
CIVE 3204(5) 3+2 4 16 CIVE 2124(3)
structures

Contract Management and Laws of

CIVE 3205(5) 2+2 3 12
contract

Wastewater Engineering
CIVE 3206(5) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 2234(3)

Geotechnical Engineering 3
CIVE 3207(5) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 3120(5)

Hydraulic Engineering
CIVE 3225(5) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 2223(3)

Traffic Engineering
CIVE 3226(5) 2+2 3 12

Industrial Training
CIVE 3230

TOTAL 19 76

Year 4 Semester 1

Notional
UoM
Module Code Module name L+SD Hours Pre-requisites
credits
credits
CIVE 3114(5)
CIVE 4020Y(5) Design Project 2+2 3 12
CIVE 3204(5)

Degree Project
CIVE 4019Y(5) 6 24

Advanced Structural Analysis

CIVE 4108(5) 2+2 3 12 CIVE 3121(5)

Professional Practice
CIVE 4115(5) 3+2 4 16

Sociology for Engineers

ENGG 4102(5) 2+0 2 8

TOTAL 18 72

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Year 4 semester 2

Notional
UoM
Module Code Module name L+SD hours Pre-requisites
credits
credits
CIVE 4020Y(5)
Design Project 2+2 3 12

Degree project
CIVE 4019Y(5) 6 24

CIVE 4211(5) Civil Engineering Software

2+2 3 12
Tools

CIVE 4212(5) Integrated Infrastructural

3+2 4 16
Development

Environmental Assessment and

CIVE 4213(5) 2+0 2 8
Management

TOTAL 18 72

*This Programme has been amended as follows:

Year programme was launched: 2016
Years programme was previously revised: 2021,2022

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