Abstract
This paper compares the curricula of Bachelor degree in the field of civil engineering. This helps improving the quality of curriculum that generates demand driven engineering graduates with an equal competency in the context of labour market. Descriptive survey was adopted, and a checklist of courses from purposively selected higher learning institutions was used. Constant comparative analysis to categorize types of information investigated was adopted. Findings indicate that Bachelor degree programme in civil engineering at Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT), Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST) and St. Joseph College of Engineering and Technology (SJCET) has duration of 3 or 4 years depending on the entry qualification of the student, whereas at Arusha Technical College (ATC) it takes 3 years to complete the programme. On the other hand, inconsistency on the number of courses and academic loads offered in these institutions was revealed. The study suggests a joint development of curricula for training programmes. This could help trainers, researchers, curricula developers and policy makers to harmonize and minimize discrepancies of the curricula contents of the same programme offered in different institutions. Keywords: curricula, engineers, bachelor degree, civil engineering, institutions, Tanzania DOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-29-05 Publication date: October 31 st 2021
Highlights
Civil engineering is the profession of designing and executing structural works that serves the general public, such as dams, bridges, aqueducts, canals, highways, power plants, chemical process plants, nuclear power stations, water desalination sewerage systems, transportation and other infrastructure (Davies and Marsh, 2021; Sutopo, 2018; Tabsh et al, 2012; Chen and Liew, 2003)
Bachelor degree programme of civil engineering consists 6 or 8 semesters depending on the entry qualifications (Full Technician Certificate (FTC), Diploma or form six qualifications) with an average of seven modules per semester
Investigation shows that all considered civil engineering programmes offered in these four institutions were based on the semester system
Summary
Civil engineering is the profession of designing and executing structural works that serves the general public, such as dams, bridges, aqueducts, canals, highways, power plants, chemical process plants, nuclear power stations, water desalination sewerage systems, transportation and other infrastructure (Davies and Marsh, 2021; Sutopo, 2018; Tabsh et al, 2012; Chen and Liew, 2003). Engineers have engaged in peaceful activities, and many of the civil engineering works of ancient and medieval times such as the Roman public baths, roads, bridges, and aqueducts; the Flemish canals; the Dutch sea defenses; the French Gothic cathedrals; and many other monuments reveal a history of inventive genius and persistent experimentation (Davies and Marsh 2021). In this context, the functions of the civil engineer can be divided into three categories: those performed before construction (feasibility studies, site investigations, and design), those performed during construction (dealing with clients, consulting engineers, and contractors), and those performed after construction (maintenance and research) (Davies and Marsh, 2021).
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