1. Structural Engineering
 Materials: Properties of concrete, steel, wood, and composite materials.
 Load Types: Dead loads, live loads, wind loads, seismic loads.
 Analysis Methods: Static and dynamic analysis, finite element analysis
(FEA).
 Design Codes: AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction), ACI
(American Concrete Institute), Eurocodes.
2. Geotechnical Engineering
 Soil Properties: Classification (silty, clayey, sandy), moisture content,
compaction.
 Shear Strength: Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion, effective stress principle.
 Foundation Types: Shallow (spread footing, mat) and deep (piles, caissons).
 Site Investigation: Borehole drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing.
3. Transportation Engineering
 Traffic Flow Theory: Fundamental diagrams, queuing theory.
 Road Design: Geometric design, pavement types (flexible vs. rigid).
 Transportation Systems: Public transit systems, traffic control devices.
 Environmental Impact: Noise pollution, air quality assessment.
4. Water Resources Engineering
 Hydrology: Precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and watershed management.
 Fluid Mechanics: Bernoulli’s equation, flow types (laminar vs. turbulent).
 Hydraulic Structures: Dams, weirs, spillways, and culverts.
 Water Treatment: Filtration, sedimentation, disinfection methods.
5. Environmental Engineering
 Waste Management: Solid waste, hazardous waste, recycling methods.
 Air Quality: Pollution sources, control technologies.
 Water Quality: Water pollution, treatment processes, regulations.
 Sustainability: Green building practices, LEED certification.
6. Construction Management
 Project Planning: Gantt charts, critical path method (CPM).
 Cost Estimation: Quantity take-off, unit pricing.
 Quality Control: Inspection techniques, quality assurance processes.
 Safety Management: OSHA standards, risk assessment.
7. Building Systems
 Structural Systems: Load-bearing walls, frames, and trusses.
 Mechanical Systems: HVAC design, plumbing systems.
 Electrical Systems: Power distribution, lighting design.
 Sustainable Design: Passive design strategies, renewable energy sources.
8. Surveying and Geomatics
 Surveying Techniques: Leveling, triangulation, GPS methods.
 Map Interpretation: Topographic maps, site plans.
 GIS: Geographic Information Systems for spatial analysis.
Additional Resources
 Textbooks: Look for key civil engineering texts by authors like James K.
Mitchell, William D. Callister, or Arthur R. W. Jones.
 Online Courses: Platforms like Coursera, edX, and Udemy offer civil
engineering courses.
 Professional Organizations: ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)
and ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) provide valuable resources and
networking opportunities.