Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering supports civil engineering, infrastructure and built-environment problem solving, student mentorship and 10 active programmes within School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the Main Campus.
Civil Engineering is the one of the oldest engineering disciplines and a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of physically infrastructures like roads, bridges, canals, dams and buildings. Civil engineers are important to the society as they are often referred as câ¬ËNation Builderscâ¬âc.
At KIU, the Department of Civil Engineering is multi-faceted and maintains its strong links with the construction industry. The department has well equipped laboratories for experimental and research work. Along with Academics, the students here are encouraged to engage extra-curricular and co-curricular activities which are essential for personality development, nurturing of team spirit and development of organizational skills.
The Department offers a two year diploma programme, four year Bachelor programme and Masters programme with duration of two years.
The civil engineering program at KIU comprises five specialization areas namely:
- Construction and Project management
- Environmental engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
- Structural engineering
- Transportation engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
Although each area has its own special body of knowledge and engineering tools, they all rely on the same fundamental core principles. Civil engineering projects often draw expertise from many of these areas and programmes.
Objectives
The KIU Civil Engineering Programme will
- Educate new generations of civil engineers to meet the challenges, demands, and expectations of our global society.
- Cultivate, enrich and promote scholarship, responsibility and service among our graduates.
- Disseminate new knowledge.
- Nurture interdisciplinary education for solving the problems facing an ever-changing society.
Mission
The mission of the Civil Engineering at KIU is to:
- Create and administer a quality Civil Engineering program designed to educate and graduate students who will be competent in their technical fields, uphold the moral and ethical impact of their professional work and continue their professional development throughout their careers.
- Produce professionals who are creative, innovative, competent and responsible to fulfill the societal and environmental needs in a progressive and sustainable manner that will advance the state of technical and scientific knowledge through research and provide service to civil and professional communities.
Vision
The Department of Civil Engineering, KIU is aspiring to be a leader in the field of Civil Engineering by imparting quality education in developing highly competent manpower for the society and by conducting research and consultancy in nation building; providing innovative and sustainable solutions to real world problems in the great lakes region and Africa at large.
Philosophy
We regard every student as having the ability to attain excellence
through the acquisition of knowledge and moral values so as to become
productive graduates capable of participating and developing knowledge
to better understand the 21st century skills in science, technology,
engineering and innovation, for the development of self, society and
nation.
Core Values
The departmental core value is aligned with that of the University and includes the following:
- Students: We believe the education, development, empowerment, and welfare of our students are the primary focus of our efforts.
- Excellence: Excellence is our goal in all our endeavors.
- Integrity: Engineering research, education, and practice all demand the highest moral and ethical standards.
- Collegiality: A collegial, collaborative and welcoming environment is vital to our success.
- Innovation: The culture of innovation in civil engineering education and research is an important foundation for our contribution to the field.
- Continuous improvement: Continuous improvement is essential to accomplish our goals.
- Community Engagement: Engagement with campus, public, and professional communities is important to our strength and vitality.
Staff members
Select a campus to view published staff records attached to this department.
Main Campus
Ms Achok Deborah
Administrator
Mr Turyaremera Silver
Assistant Lecturer