Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Doctoral DegreeAcademicCIP: 14.0801

Two curricula have been developed for this coordinated program, one for students entering with a Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) or closely related field and another for students entering without an MSCE, most likely with on a baccalaureate degree in Civil Engineering or closely-related field. The curriculum planning grid and a breakdown of coursework by degree program is attached for both options are attached.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Doctoral DegreeAcademicCIP: 14.0801

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingMathematicsComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisInstructingLearning StrategiesTime ManagementScienceSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsDesignEnglish LanguageBuilding and ConstructionComputers and ElectronicsTransportationChemistryProduction and ProcessingAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingMathematical ReasoningProblem SensitivityCategory FlexibilityFluency of IdeasSpeech ClarityOriginality

Tasks

Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, b
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Provide technical direction or supervision to junior engineers, engineering or computer-aided design
Review and critique proposals, plans, or designs related to water or wastewater treatment systems.
Design domestic or industrial water or wastewater treatment plants, including advanced facilities wi
Design or prepare plans for new transportation systems or parts of systems, such as airports, commut
Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy,
Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as acci
Develop plans for integration of drone technology into transportation systems for purposes such as delivery of goods or traffic monitoring.
Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety
Use drone technology for site surveying, inspection, and monitoring of infrastructure projects.
Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, ther
Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction
Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineeri
Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareOffice suite softwareGeographic information systemDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareComputer based training softwareObject or component oriented development softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareOperating system softwareSpreadsheet softwareFile versioning softwareDevelopment environment softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareData base management system softwareData base user interface and query softwareExpert system software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer numerical control CNC lathesComputer numerical control CNC millsComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersDigitizersLaptop computersLarge-format plottersPersonal computersDigital camerasLaser facsimile machinesMobile radiosMulti-line telephone systemsPhotocopying equipmentAnemometersBlueprint copiersCompassesDividersDrafting scalesDrafting triangles

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