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DEC International Student Guide Welcome message The Department of Civil Engineering (DEC) was created in 1972 and, since then, it has been gradually growing as one of the best teaching institutions in the field of Civil Engineering in Portugal, as well as, more recently, in the field of Environmental Engineering. We are proud to say that, up to now, our department has awarded Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering to over 3,000 students. Presently having 77 lecturers, including 59 with doctoral degrees and 15 with habilitation qualification, 19 administrative and technical staff members and approximately 1,550 students, the Department of Civil Engineering is, in many ways, the largest department of the University of Coimbra.

Following the implementation of the Bologna Process, the main courses offered by DEC are the Integrated Master’s in Civil Engineering (MIEC) and the Integrated Master’s in Environmental Engineering (MIEA). These two courses, which together include

about 1,200 students, are the result of a restructuring of the former undergraduate courses in the same fields. In parallel, we have Welcome Message developed specific “advanced specialisation” and "lifelong learning" Master’s courses, such as the Masters in Steel and Composite Construction, Civil Engineering Structures and Urban Fire Safety. More recently, six post-Bologna doctoral programmes have also been adopted, which include as curriculum areas Steel and Composite Construction, Transportation Systems, Transportation Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering.

In the last few years, DEC has received students from different countries (Brazil, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Greece, among others) who are interested in studying engineering at a renowned international university. All members of DEC’s academic community are open- minded and welcoming of international students, regarding them as an opportunity to obtain insights into different cultures and to share knowledge and experiences.

Students who attend the Department of Civil Engineering benefit from a school with high scientific productivity and team spirit that foster pride in belonging to DEC - FCTUC, extracurricular activities that motivate students, excellent facilities for work and socialising, support networks for disabled students, among many other advantages. Moreover, the emblematic academic activities and events of the University of Coimbra make studying at DEC - FCTUC a very enriching and unique experience which you won’t regret having had! Enjoy your studies at DEC!

João Pedroso de Lima

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. International Relations Unit (DRI)

As an international student, the first thing to do upon arrival at the University of Coimbra is to register with the International Relations Unit (DRI) of the University. At DRI you will be informed about everything you need to do in order to study at the University of Coimbra, such as registration procedures, UC student number and e-mail activation, besides other information about living in Portugal. The DRI is located at Campus I of the University of Coimbra:

Address International Relations Unit - University of Coimbra Colégio de S. Jerónimo On Duty

Largo D. Dinis Monday to Friday: On arrival Apartado 3026 9.00 a.m. -12.30 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. 3001-401 COIMBRA Opening hours Telephone: +351 239 857 000 (for Incoming and Outgoing students only) Fax no.: +351 239 857 002 Monday to Thursday: 1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. E-mail: [email protected] Friday: closed to public. URL: http://www.uc.pt/driic

. At DEC After following the instructions from DRI, you should go to the Department of Civil Engineering (DEC) and make an appointment with the International Programmes Coordinator, who will help you with your plan of studies. Once you are appropriately registered for course units, you can start attending classes and meeting classmates, lecturers and staff at DEC. For activities on the first days, see the last page of this guide. DEC Organisational Structure : ; , with regard to: regard , with ion Programmes Coordinators Coordinators Research and and Development; Research International Areas; Scientific Laboratories; Computer Centre; and Library • • • • • coordinate the the following areas coordinate - (appointed by the Director of the Department) the Department) of Director by (appointed the Director Course Coordinators Coordinators Course teaching staff): teaching Scientific Committee Scientific (elected every two years) every two(elected composed of 15 elected elected members the of15 of composed Prepares the proposed distribution service distribution of teaching proposed the Prepares responsibility; under DEC courses of cycles study new of the creation proposals for Submits forplans existing ones; and report and budget, and the plan and the Analyses of DEC; accounts awards. academic Establishes Elects the Director of DEC; of Director the Elects pedagogical activities; and general scientific Defines ( the department and prepares appropriate regulations. appropriate and the department prepares • • • • • • Chair the Scientific Committee, responsible Scientific Committee, the responsible Chair implementing for its resolutions; and on previous activities the activities plan ofyear report Develops and a Manages • • following foryear; the budget • Students of each course annually elect a student representative main the who is representative student a annually course elect of each Students Establish, with lecturers, the operating rules of courses, dates of assessment and assessment ofdates the operating of courses, rules lecturers, with Establish, required from students; workload compliance applicable regulations. Verify with Monitor course functioning in collaboration with the Directors of other FCTUC FCTUC other of functioning the Directors in with collaboration Monitor course involved Departments teaching; in the Structure • • Note: students. to relevant matters in Coordinators Course by interlocutor • directors structure the of Department Engineering Civil bodies: of of the following consists - Sub Organisational

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The The . . Scientific Areas - research at DEC is divided into the following areas:

. Structures External consulting services are also Research in this area includes experimental, numerical and provided, namely technical advice and computational components. The main areas of research are: expertise using experimental means. • Sensitivity analysis and optimisation of structures; Standard laboratory tests • Behaviour of reinforced concrete structures, timber-concrete composite structures and structures of timber and wood-based are also performed to support industry. Composed of 11 lecturers products;

• DEC Organisational Structure responsible for teaching MIEC, MIEA, Instability phenomena and non-linear behaviour of structures; • Building behaviour and resistance to fire. Continuity Master’s in Civil Engineering and PhD Programme courses .

. Geotechnics External services are also provided, Research in this area is developed both in the namely: Composed of nine lecturers responsible for numerical and experimental components, in • Laboratory tests; teaching MIEC, MIEA, and PhD Programme • the analysis of static and dynamic stability of Consultancy of projects with a courses. geotechnical component. geotechnical works, in particular: • Tunnels, foundations and support structures; • Soil improvement and strengthening; • Embankments on soft soils; • Massif characterisation; • Assessment of liquefaction potential.

. Hydraulics, Water Resources and Environment Consultancy services are also provided to Composed of 16 Research developed in this area includes external institutions, including technical lecturers responsible for experimental, numerical and computing advice, specific projects and environmental teaching MIEC, MIEA, components, particularly in the following studies. and PhD Programme subjects: courses. • Hydrology; • Urban hydraulics; • River, coastal and marine hydraulics; • Hydraulics of structures; • Water quality/pollution control; • Planning and management of water resources. . Constructions In this area, research is developed in the field of Construction Science, In addition, services of namely in its numerical, experimental and technological aspects. The technical expertise are main topics approached are included in the following areas: provided, through technical • Construction physics (acoustics, heat and mass transfer and fire safety); consultancy and technological • Construction materials; support to projects in the Composed of 13 lecturers • Construction technology; construction sector, as well as responsible for teaching MIEC, • Management and supervision of construction works; standard laboratory tests to MIEA, Continuity Master’s in • Safety and quality in construction, including the cross-cutting areas of support research projects and Civil Engineering and PhD non-structural rehabilitation and development of sustainable construction upon external request.

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. Structural Mechanics Competences acquired through the courses This area is composed of 15 lecturers and includes taken on this profile guide students to career the fields of Steel and Composite Structures, opportunities in the following areas: Structural Concrete and Rehabilitation of • Steel and composite structures; Structures. • Structural concrete; Activities developed include teaching • Environmental sustainability; (Mechanics of Continuous Media, Strength • Rehabilitation of structures; • Project and construction management; of Materials I and II, Steel Structures, • Scientific research. Reinforced Concrete I, Risk Analysis, and the disciplines of the Structural Mechanics profile), scientific research and collaboration with the industry.

. Spatial Planning and Transport Engineering In the field of scientific research and university extension, the main This area is includes 12 areas covered are: lecturers and mainly deals • Public facility planning; with themes of Spatial • Transport planning; Planning and Transportation Its activity consists in teaching courses of Engineering • Traffic engineering; Engineering. • Road conservation management; Systems, Regional and Urban Planning, Transportation • Decision-making support systems in Infrastructures I and II, Urban Design and Project urban planning; Management, in addition to other specialisation and • Transportation. doctoral programme courses.

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. Curriculum Structure - MIEA is structured into two cycles of studies:

1st Cycle Courses at DEC • Duration: 3 years. • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering. • Course units: generalist and basic Environmental Engineering subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Drawing, Statistics, etc.). In order to complete the 1st cycle students must obtain 180 units of credit, or ECTS (European Credit Transfer System), equally divided into each of the three years, which allows secure access to the 2nd cycle. 2nd Cycle • Duration: 2 years. • Degree: Master’s in Environmental Engineering. • Course units: year 4 includes universal courses and the last year consists of courses selected from one of the two areas of specialisation and the preparation of a Master’s Thesis. The second cycle corresponds to an extra 120 ECTS, i.e., 60 in each of the two years. The degree of Master therefore requires the completion of a total of 300 ECTS. Courses at DEC if theyif hD,

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. Library  : +351 239 797 180/1 @ : [email protected] Opening hours: Monday to Friday Classes and examinations period: 9.15 – 12.30 a.m. / 1.30 – 7.30 p.m. Holiday period: 9.15 – 12.30 a.m. / 2.00 – 5.30 p.m. The Library is located on the third floor of the main building and has two reading rooms, with a total of 186 seats: one main room for research and personal study, where silence is required, and a smaller room, with 6-seater

tables, suited for group study. Services Services and Facilities Access to books and magazines on display in shelves is free. Access to the storage room, where magazines, as well as the collection of Standards, CDs and videos are kept, requires the monitoring of a staff member. Home loans (maximum of three publications simultaneously) are provided individually to each user, and the loan period depends on the type of publication. The computer terminals in the library and throughout the University enable access to the library catalogue, as well as to several scientific publications through the On-line Knowledge Library (b-on) and on-line bibliographic databases (e.g. Web of Science). The library also provides personalised support to users doing searches in library catalogues, databases and other information sources on the Internet. A self-service photocopying service is also available. The identification of users is done upon presentation of the University ID card (e.g. student card). If a user does not yet have a card, a temporary card can be issued at the Library which provides access to all libraries within SIB-UC (Information System of the University of Coimbra Libraries). At the beginning of the academic year, guided tours are held at the library to present the facilities, document archives and services provided to users. The library is open with extended hours during classes and examination periods. Services and Facilities the the DEC of on to personal is use in the room support in network access office provide to this free wireless The from the . of designed students floor, assistance for for third configuration the 6.00 p.m. p.m. 6.00 the on request – projects. Request projects. Request for computers for also or Office may : 9.00 a.m.: 9.00 DEC, AutoCad personal of Support with Students 5.30 p.m. 5.30 . 5.30 p.m. 5.30 – – room Holiday Holiday period . equipments users Computer a is access . [email protected] : free @ There computer electronic computers a 12.30 a.m. / 2.00 / a.m. 12.30 12.30 a.m. / 2.00 a.m. 12.30 9.00 p.m. p.m. 9.00 – services – – and classes : 9.00 a.m. : 9.00 for photocopying + 351 239 797 122/4 797 239 + 351 the : rooms to Monday to Monday Friday Monday to Friday, toMonday Friday, 10.00 Monday to Friday, to Friday, Monday 9.00  next

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. . . Study Areas In the lobby of the 4th floor and in other common areas at DEC there are areas of study with desks, power outlets for personal computers and access to the wireless network. These spaces can be used within de department working hours. The library can also be used for studying, provided the rules of functioning are followed.

. Further Training Courses Services and Facilities DEC offers students the opportunity to attend training courses which are useful for future engineers, such as Autocad, MS Project, Excel and VBA, and specific courses in different areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering. These courses of periodic nature are conducted in cooperation with organisations that have established agreements with FCTUC. Training courses are publicised at www.uc.pt/fctuc/dec and on bulletin boards for announcements at the department.

. Other Services at DEC and in its surroundings Near the main entrance of DEC there is a cafeteria and a banking agency with ATM (MB). In the lobby of the 4th floor there is a vending machine with coffee and snacks, particularly useful outside the regular working hours of DEC. There are other food services at Campus II, which are located in or within other departments. The following services are provided by the Social Services of the University of Coimbra (SASUC): Campus II Canteen (breakfast, lunch and dinner), Centro Cultural Casa da Pedra (fast food service and coffee / pastry with extended opening hours – 12 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and Cafeteria of the Department of Informatics Engineering (fast food service and coffee / pastry). Other ATMs at Campus II: Campus II Canteen, Department of Informatics Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering and Main Building of the Faculty of Science and Technology. There are two student residences at Campus II run by the University Social Services for UC students. Services and Facilities behaviour hygrothermal hygrothermal laboratory (on the (onlaboratory 3rdadjacentto floor, LEME), temperature provides The laboratory area can be accessed can bearea accessed laboratoryThe the from DEC’s mainof thirdfloor shared byis the scientific This Constructions, of areas area building. Structures andStructural equippedis enable Mechanics. thetoIt preparation the performance as size, well as considerable of specimens, in cases some of different research types oftests partof as projects of experimental with communityof andthe provision services. classes component, laboratory technicianssupportprovide group qualified who aalso ofclass toThere is research includingmaster's work, activities, anddoctorate theses, and external tests andservices. hygrothermics The The humiditycontrolledconditions toand perform tests set a of for productsmaterials, teachingsystems. a also lab,of and characterisationbuilding It is research where projects developed are ofthe field in assessment.

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. . . Student Groups Student groups are bodies of direct student representation, which function as branches of the Associação Académica de Coimbra (AAC) – Coimbra Academic Union. AAC is the oldest and most prestigious student union in the country, which includes 26 clusters of students. The student groups based at DEC are the NEEC/AAC (Group of Civil Engineering Students) and the NEEA/AAC (Group of Environmental Engineering Students), which develop different activities in the department, some of which are organised in partnership with other student groups and areas of AAC.

. NEEC/AAC – Group of Civil Engineering Students

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Created in 2000, the NEEC/AAC currently represents approximately 1,500 Civil Engineering students, being one of the largest and most active student groups of AAC. NEEC/AAC promotes and organises various cultural and sports activities, and contributes to the clarification and resolution of educational and structural issues at DEC regarding the Civil Engineering course. The group is interested in topics related to the building sector and other relevant matters not only for sector professionals but also for students and future engineers. In this context, it organises various types of activities (workshops, lectures, technical visits) to elucidate students on these issues, thus creating greater proximity of students with the reality of Civil Engineering. From the various activities of the group, the following are the most relevant: • Publication of a periodic newsletter, “O PILAR”, available on-line and issued four times a year (500 copies); •Organisation of the cycle of conferences “Conferências@DEC”, which is normally held in April / May. This event counts with the presence of several renowned personalities of the national engineering sector. . NEEA/AAC - Group of Environmental Engineering Students

@ : [email protected] www.neeaaac.blogspot.com

Besides representing Environmental Engineering students, NEEA promotes several initiatives aimed at sensitising the university community on environmental issues and providing further training for students. In this sense, information sessions on professional internships, workshops, conferences, etc. are occasionally organised by the group, among which the following are the most relevant: • "Environment Conferences" in collaboration with the Civic Intervention and Environment section of AAC; • Extra-curricular semester courses of English, Technical English and Autocad. The group also organises activities that promote interaction among students, such as: Studying at DEC • "Sports Tournament", in each semester; • "Gouveia Extreme Weekend ", taking place in the first half of March; • Other activities during festive seasons such as "Magusto" (chestnut feast) around St. Martin’s day (November 11th) and a "Christmas Dinner".

. Joint activities In order to promote the undergraduate courses and research developed at FCTUC, the "Science and Technology Fair” was held for the 1st time in March 2010, organised by students from 14 FCTUC student groups. Due to the success of the event, further editions are expected for the coming years. One of the goals of NEEC and NEEA is to provide a healthy environment for study and fellowship among all students of DEC. For this purpose, some events are organised by both student groups, namely: • At the beginning of the school year, both groups participate in the organisation of the "Freshman Welcome Week", which includes cultural and sports activities, culminating with the Mega Student Party at Campus II, on the first Thursday of freshmen classes. •At the end of the school year, both groups organise an outdoor party, with food and drink at affordable prices, to which all students, lecturers and staff from DEC are invited. In July 2010 and 2011, the end of the school year was celebrated with a "Spit roasted pig” feast. Let’s hope this tradition can be continued. Studying at DEC nts of of nts ude located noticeboards http://www.smtuc.pt/ . dec / fctuc SMTUC SMTUC → www.uc.pt/cmpg – http://www.turismodocentro.pt/pt/# curricular or generic namely: activities, - :www.uc.pt/ website Graduate Mobility Centre Centre MobilityGraduate → -

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The DEC International Student Guide is intended to offer DEC students concise and useful information relevant for the academic life at DEC in a practical format. Thus, it focuses on the organisational structure, courses offered, facilities and services available at DEC, that may be useful to international students in our department. The information, ideas and suggestions included in this guide were provided by people from within the DEC community (students, lecturers and staff), whose contribution was essential to its development. For the inestimable value of their cooperation, the editorial team of the Student Guide would like to thank to:

• Coordinators of scientific areas and laboratories

• MIEC and MIEA course coordinators Final Final Message • Coordinator of International Programmes

• Isabel França (Library) • Teresa Cordeiro (Administrative Services) • Nuno Almeida (Computer Centre)

• NEEA and NEEC • António Pedro and Sandra Jordão • Isabel Pinto and Ana Bastos (DEC News)

Enjoy your studies at DEC! FCTUC DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF COIMBRA . Credits: Editing and typing: Editorial Board: Title: Guia do Estudante Internacional do DEC( 2011 – 2.ª Edição) João Carlos Vieira João Pedroso de Lima (Director of DEC) Published by: Dep. Civil Engineering – FCT, University of Coimbra José Carlos Grazina Luís Godinho (Subdirector for Lecturers and Staff) ISBN: 978-972-96524-3-1 Paulo Amado Mendes Paulo Coelho (Subdirector for Courses and Examinations) Legal Deposit: 316528/10 Rita Pereira Sérgio Lopes (Subdirector for Building and Budget) Copies: 100 Sandra Jordão Sandra Raquel Monteiro Financed by : Printing: PMP Serviços e Equipamentos Gráficos. ACIV - Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Quinta das Fonsecas, Lote 5 - loja 6 Engenharia Civil 3030-243 Coimbra DEC Board and Coordinators 2009-2011 of Coimbraof University University 2011/2012 2011/2012 Supplement InternationalStudent Guide - DEC DEC Faculty of Science and TechnologyandScience Faculty of International Students International – [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] mail: mail: mail: mail: mail: mail: - - - Vítor Dias da Silva Dias Vítor E Julieta Pires António Pires Julieta E João Oliveira Negrão Oliveira João E Integrated Master’s in Environmental Engineering Environmental Master’s in Integrated Integrated Master’s in Civil Engineering Civil in Master’s Integrated – – Coordinators MIEC MIEA Programmes International . . . . (In office 2011) office until October (In 2011 2011 - Lima [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] mail: mail: mail: mail: mail: mail: - - - mail: mail: Luís Godinho Godinho Luís E Sérgio Lopes Sérgio E Paulo Coelho Coelho Paulo E - João Pedroso de Pedroso João E directors -

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