Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, B.Sc

FIRST YEAR:
Semester I
– Communication Skills
–  Algebra
– Geometry
– Calculus I
– Physics I
– Chemistry I
– Introduction to Comp. Programming
– Engineering Drawing I

Semester II
– Development Studies
– Physics II
– Chemistry II
– Calculus II
–  Computer Programming II
– Applied Mathematics I
– Engineering Drawing II
– Workshop Practice
– HIV/AIDS

SECOND YEAR:
Semester I
– General Economics
– Calculus III
– Surveying I
– Fluid Mechanics I
– Strength of Materials I
– Theory of Structures I
– Civil Engineering Materials I
– Engineering Drawing IV

Semester II
– Ordinary Differential Equations
– Statistics
– Surveying II
– Fluid Mechanics II
– Civil Engineering Materials II
– Strength of Materials II
– Theory of Structures II
– Engineering Drawing III

Semester III
– ++ Practical Attach. I (8 weeks)

THIRD YEAR:
Semester I
– Calculus IV
– Engineering Geology
– Soil Mechanics I
– Hydraulics I
– Public Health Engineering I
– Surveying III
– Theory of Structures III
– Transportation Planning & Dev.

Semester II
– Economics for Civil Engineers
– Partial Differential Equations
– Soil Mechanics II
– Hydraulics II
– Public Health Eng. II
– Surveying IV
– Theory of Structures IV
– Transportation Engineering I

Semester III
– ++ Practical Attach. II (8 weeks)

FOURTH YEAR
Semester I
– Numerical Methods
– Hydrology I
– Traffic Engineering I
– Highway Engineering I
– Irrigation Engineering I
– Foundation Engineering I
-* Structural Design I
– Theory of Structures V

Semester II
– Research Methodology
– Hydrology II
– Traffic Engineering II
– Highway Engineering II
– Irrigation Engineering II
– Foundation Engineering II
-* Structural Design II
– Theory of Structures VI

Semester III
– ++ Practical Attach. III (8 weeks)

FIFTH YEAR:
Semester I – Core:
– Engineering Management I
-* Structural Design III
– Water Resources Engineering I
– Public Health Engineering III
-** Project (1 unit)
– Logistics & Sys. Analysis in Transp.
OPTIONS*** (A candidate to select any two units)
– Photogrammetry
– Geographical Information System
– Remote Sensing
– Environmental Engineering

Semester II – Core:
– Geotechnical Engineering
– Engineering Management II
– Harbour Engineering
– Civil Engineering Practice
-** Project (2 units)

Electives + (A Candidate to select only Two Units from any of the following groups)
Water Resources Engineering:
– Public Health Engineering IV
– Water Resources Engineering
Structural Engineering
– Theory of Structures VII
-* Structural Design IV
Transportation & Highway Eng.
– Traffic Engineering III
– Transportation, Land Use, Urban & Regional Planning

1. The University and College of Engineering common regulations shall apply
2. The following shall be eligible for consideration for admission into the degree
programme:
I. Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) applicants should satisfy all the
requirements below.
i) A candidate must have a mean aggregate of at least B- (MINUS)
ii) The mean grade for the total score in the four cluster subjects must be at least B (plain)
In the individual cluster subjects, a candidate must have at least the scores given below
Alternative A. Alternative B.
Mathematics C+ Mathematic C+
Physics C+ Physical Science B
Chemistry C+ Biological Sciences C+
Geography or Biology, or C+ Geography or any C+
Any Group IV Subjects. Any Group IV Subjects
II. Kenya Advanced certificate of Education (KACE) or the A– level equivalent should
satisfy all the requirements below:
(i) At least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics and
(ii) Atleast a total score of nine (9) points at the KACE or equivalent;
(iii) Atleast accredit pass in Chemistry at the KCE or its equivalent.
III. Diploma applicants:
A candidate must be a holder of JKUAT diploma in Engineering with atleast a credit pass in
the relevant discipline.
IV. A holder of other qualifications recognized by the Senate as equivalent to I, II and III
above.
* Entry point for diploma holders with a credit pass is at 2nd year while that for higher
diploma is at 3rd year.

How to Apply
Application Requirements for qualified students:
– A dully filled registration form – to be obtained from the offices/website upon payment of non-refundable fee.
– Two passport size photos.
– Copies of relevant certificates

Application Procedure
Applications for the courses are on official application forms.
1. click to download JKUAT IT Department application form. or obtain a hand-copy from the office.
2. Pay a non-refundable application fee as follows:
– Certificates: Kshs500
– Diplomas: 1000
– Degrees: Kshs1,500
– Masters: 1,500

Career opportunities for this programme include:
– Building services engineer.
– Construction manager.
– Engineering geologist.
– Fire risk assessor.
– Geotechnical engineer.
– Patent attorney.
– Quantity surveyor.
– Sustainability consultant.

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Tuition Fees for Kenyan Students = Kshs203,742
Tuition Fees for International Students = Kshs244,490
**EAC (East African Community) Students pay the same amount as Kenyan students. Countries in the East African Community include; Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
NOTE: The tuition fees charged, may vary from programme to programme and from time to time, with foreign students paying 20% more that the Kenyan students.