After completing and passing the three-year bachelor’s degree programme in Civil Engineering, the candidate is expected to have achieved the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The candidate:
- has broad knowledge that gives an overall system perspective on the discipline of engineering in general, with a specialisation in civil engineering
- has basic knowledge of mathematics, natural science, relevant social science and economics subjects and how to use them in problem-solving in civil engineering
- has knowledge of the history and development of technology, particularly civil engineering technology, the role of engineers in society and the impacts of the development and use of technology
- is familiar with research and development work in civil engineering and with relevant methods and work methods in the engineering field
- is capable of updating his/her knowledge in the field by collecting information and through contact with professional environments and practical work.
Skills
The candidate:
- is capable of applying knowledge and relevant results from research and development work to solve theoretical, technical and practical civil engineering problems, and of making well-founded choices
- has competence in digital engineering, is capable of working in relevant laboratories/fields and masters the methods and tools that form the basis for targeted and innovative work
- is capable of identifying, planning and carrying out civil engineering projects, tasks and experiments, both independently and as part of a team
- is capable of finding, evaluating, using and referring to information and relevant material, and presenting it in a manner that sheds light on an issue
- is capable of contributing to new ideas, innovation and entrepreneurship through participation in the development and realisation of sustainable products, systems and/or solutions that benefit society
- is capable of searching for specialist literature and critically assessing the quality of the source
- is capable of compiling reference lists in accordance with the applicable template.
General competence
The candidate:
- has insight into the environmental, health, social and financial impacts of products and solutions in his/her discipline and can apply ethical and lifecycle perspectives
- is capable of communicating his/her specialist knowledge to different target groups both orally and in writing, and has the ability to illustrate the importance and impacts of technology
- is capable of reflecting on his/her own professional practice, including in teams and interdisciplinary contexts, and is able to adapt his/her practice to the work situation
- is capable of contributing to the development of good practice by participating in professional discussions relating to his/her field and by sharing knowledge and experience with others
- has information literacy skills; knows why it is necessary to seek out quality-assured sources of knowledge, why sources must be cited, and is familiar with what is defined as plagiarism and cheating in student work
Optional course
Spans multiple semesters