PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Civil Engineering is designed to give students hands-on experience by
applying their course knowledge into team-based projects. Students take courses and complete lab work in topics such as soil mechanics and foundation design, construction management, design of steel, concrete and timber structures, as well as municipal infrastructure design, coastal engineering and environmental impact studies.
COMPANY BENEFITS
Civil Engineering students help shape the world we live in by analyzing,
planning, designing, constructing and maintaining the “built” environment. Here are some highlights of what our Co-op students can do for your organization:
- Complete project estimation, quantity take-offs and tendering
- Review and update drawings
- Contribute to structural design and analysis
- Assist in construction project management
STUDENT SCHEDULES
| ACADEMIC YEAR | FALL (SEPT-DEC) | WINTER (JAN-APR) | SUMMER (MAY-AUG) |
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| Year 5 | Graduation |
Co-op Work Terms
CLASS PROFILE
Availability
May, Sept, Jan
Work Terms
4 or 8 months
UBC Campus
Vancouver, Okanagan