Civil Engineering Department

Welcome to the Department of Civil Engineering at Amman Arab University, where academic excellence meets innovation and practice-oriented learning tailored to the needs of local, regional, and global markets. The Department is committed to preparing well-rounded civil engineers with strong theoretical foundations and advanced practical skills. Our graduates are prepared to tackle contemporary engineering challenges and to contribute meaningfully to advancing infrastructure and building sustainable communities.

The Department offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the core disciplines of civil engineering including structures, geotechnical engineering, transportation, and environmental engineering with practical applications, research opportunities, and innovative projects. The 162-credit-hour study plan, designed in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions in Jordan, qualifies graduates to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and membership in the Jordan Engineers Association.

We believe that collaboration, diversity, and lifelong learning are essential to empowering students to reach their full potential and to create tangible, positive impacts on society. Our mission is to provide a stimulating academic environment that combines educational excellence, pioneering research, and professional growth, nurturing the next generation of civil engineers to become leaders, innovators, and changemakers whose contributions will extend well beyond the classroom.

Dr. Mohammad Alma'aitah

Acting The head of the department  

About the Bachelor of Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil Engineering at Amman Arab University is a hub of academic and research excellence, dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge and skills needed to address the challenges of modern civil engineering and to contribute to the development of resilient infrastructure and sustainable communities.

The curriculum covers the fundamental areas of civil engineering including structures, geotechnical engineering, transportation, and environmental engineering while emphasizing the integration of theoretical learning, hands-on applications, and engineering innovation. Students benefit from modern laboratories, advanced facilities, and opportunities to participate in both scientific research and applied projects.

The Department places strong emphasis on fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and sustainability. With these values at its core, it aims to graduate civil engineers who are not only technically proficient but also capable of leading and innovating in their field both nationally and internationally.

Vision

Entrepreneurship and distinction in civil engineering, teaching, research, and application locally and regionally.

Mission

Generate and graduate staff of engineers who are able to compete in the job market with high professionalism, supported by the skills, knowledge and ethics of the profession, and employing them in achieving comprehensive and sustainable development.

Civil Engineering Major Bachelor’s Program

Program Mission:

To provide distinguished academic programs in the field of civil engineering supported by the knowledge, skills and ethics of the profession through qualified staff capable of keeping up with local and international standards in accordance with the E-learning integration standards.

Educational Program Objectives:

1. Contribute effectively to societies, through the gained technical, analytical, and managerial skills, and be up to date with the latest technologies and innovations in Civil engineering areas, including the development of sustainability factors.

2. Be motivated and self-confident toward life-long learning, practicing, and developing their knowledge through a professional career path, pursuing higher education and scientific research in advanced areas of Civil Engineering to produce solutions for complex engineering problems.

3. Practice professional competence ethically, and apply leadership principles through commitment, teamwork, and skills of communication to empower advancements in their career.

 
Educational Program Outcomes:
The expected outcomes of this program are preparing graduates competent in:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Mapping of Program Educational Objectives (PEO's) with Students Outcomes (SO's)

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

1. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the basic sciences, mathematics and engineering concepts by applying them to Civil Engineering problems.
2. Analyze formulate and solve problems in the field of Civil Engineering with the effective use of necessary tools & techniques.
3. Be motivated and confidently engaged in continuous self-learning practice and pursue research in advanced areas of Civil Engineering applications in order to offer engineering services.
4. Competent, develop, communicate and contribute effectively in the advancement of Civil Engineering with great imperious to pursue higher education.
5. Contribute professionally in playing a recognized role as pioneers and leaders in multi-disciplinary projects.

 
Students Outcomes (SOs)

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Mapping between PEOs and SOs: