Comparison of Bachelor of Civil Engineering curriculum of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology and Western Sydney University

Kazi A. B. M. Mohiuddin, Ataur Rahman

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Abstract

![CDATA[Civil Engineering education at bachelor degree level emphasizes teaching of students so that they are competent to plan, design and operate real life civil engineering projects. Living a quality life cannot be imagined without a civil engineering solution and innovation in various infrastructure including housing, transportation, air, soil and water, environment, and climate sectors to ensure safety, comfort, sustainability and affordability. Now-a-days, way of life has been changing rapidly due to innovations in IT and allied fields. Students are not satisfied with conventional education systems especially in Bangladesh where existing education system (mainly face-to-face teaching) was implemented and practiced since last 50 years. For this, continuous assessment and improvement of civil engineering curriculum are essential to ensure the knowledge, skills and abilities required for civil engineering graduates in this era of rapid technological advancement and global market demand. This paper discusses the Civil Engineering curriculum of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Bangladesh and compares with Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia based on graduation requirements, course contents, specialization and practical relevance. This paper also presents the similarities and gaps in civil engineering curriculum to explore the opportunities for future improvement in civil engineering education systems considering professional practices and research activities.]]
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Engineering Education (iCAEED-2019), 24-28 November 2019, Sydney, Australia
PublisherScience, Technology and Management Crest
Pages54-57
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9780648268178
Publication statusPublished - 2019
EventInternational Conference on Advancements in Engineering Education -
Duration: 24 Nov 2019 → …

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Advancements in Engineering Education
Period24/11/19 → …

Keywords

  • civil engineering
  • study and teaching (higher)
  • curriculum evaluation
  • Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh
  • Western Sydney University

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