Civil Engineering Department
Civil Engineers are Leaders in the conception, Design, Construction, and Maintenance of the Infrastructure on which the society depends. Civil engineers build and maintain bridges, highways, railways, tunnels, airports, dams, water treatment and distribution systems and large buildings, along with many other structures. Civil engineers work on environmental projects, such as ecological restoration, waste containment, and soil remediation sites or design of a safe and efficient transportation system. With thorough knowledge of both the principles of construction and the possible environmental consequences of a structure, the civil engineer’s expertise is one that is essential to our present civilization and one that will become ever more valuable in the future.
In a developing country like Ethiopia, civil engineering has great role and contribution to the economic development and improvement of the living standard of the people. As infrastructure developments are indicators of improved livelihood and ways of investment attractions and tourism, contribution of civil engineering in this regard is very crucial. Therefore, this area of study by which many Ethiopians would be produced to serve our country must have clear focus areas that enable speeded up and sustainable achievements in improving the country’s infrastructure facilities.
At Jimma University, the B.Sc. in Civil Engineering program started in 1997, making it one of the three oldest engineering departments in the university. The civil engineering curriculum follows the vision and mission of Jimma University by producing high-caliber and globally competitive engineers who are also economic developers of the country. The department has adopted a standard Code of Ethics based on international experience to enable construction technologists to adhere to and preserve the highest principles of ethical conduct on behalf of the profession.
The Civil Engineering department aims to produce professionals equipped with relevant knowledge, skills and attitude that would contribute to the development of the country. Therefore, this is profession by which many Ethiopians would be produced to serve the country. This program’s contribution in training manpower required for the realization of the country’s untouched civil engineering projects in areas such as structural, highway, geotechnical and water resources and who can be actively engaged in the planning, development and management of civil engineering projects will be produced through this program.
Civil Engineering program provides students with the opportunity to focus on five major areas: Structural Engineering, Highway Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, and Water Supply and Environmental Engineering. This curriculum opens up a wide range of career opportunities for our graduates across various sectors in the country.
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