Intended Level of Study
Bachelor's degree (BAC +3)
ECTS
180 credits
Duration
3 years
Training Structure
Nîmes University Institute of Technology (IUT)
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
By enrolling in the Bachelor of University Technology in Civil Engineering—Sustainable Construction (B.U.T. GC-CD) program, students benefit from a three-year integrated curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree. The degree is aligned with international standards and facilitates exchange programs with foreign universities.
With the GC-CD B.U.T. program, students continue to benefit from a university-level, technology-focused education led by experienced faculty. The curriculum continues to be structured around real-world professional scenarios and work experience in the form of internships or work-study programs.
Objectives
The goal of the GC-CD B.U.T. program is to train versatile managers in the building and civil engineering sectors. These professionals are prepared to work in project ownership (construction planning), project management (engineering firms), or construction (contracting firms), organizing and supervising construction sites.
Expertise and Skills
The GCCD Bachelor's degree program is designed around a competency-based approach. Throughout their studies, students will develop five professional competencies:
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Technical solutions in construction: This area of expertise encompasses all activities related to design, selecting solutions, and proposing alternatives based on an analysis of technical and environmental constraints, compliance with standards, and test results in the construction sector.
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Technical solutions in civil engineering: This area of expertise encompasses all activities related to design, the selection of solutions, and the proposal of alternatives based on an analysis of technical and environmental constraints, compliance with standards, and test results in the civil engineering sector.
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Design: This area of expertise encompasses all activities related to the design of a structure, including structural design (reinforced concrete, wood, metal), the building envelope, and technical systems, as well as the design of geotechnical structures.
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Construction Site Management: This skill encompasses all activities related to cost estimation, preparation, and the technical and personnel management of a building or civil engineering project, from responding to a request for proposals through to the delivery of the completed project.
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Technical monitoring of a structure: This skill encompasses all activities related to the assessment, monitoring, operation, and maintenance of a structure or a portfolio of structures.
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
Assessment takes place on an ongoing basis and at the end of each semester ( 30 ECTS per semester). It serves to evaluate the level of mastery of the skills acquired. A total of 6 semesters (180 ECTS) must be successfully completed to earn the B.U.T. GC-CD.
Students who do not wish to continue into the third year of the B.U.T. GC-CD program and who have earned 120 ECTS credits (4 semesters) may apply for the GC-CD University Technology Diploma (D.U.T.) (bac + 2).
Special Features
Elite Athletes
The university aims to provide eliteathletes with the resources they need to pursue their academic studies. This support takes the form of flexible course arrangements tailored to the demands of their athletic careers, designed to help them balance higher education with their athletic careers.
To apply, check your eligibility here
The application for elite athlete status must be submitted annually.
Established Artists
The university promotes access to undergraduate and continuing education programs for established artists. Support may take the form of customized course plans. For more information, contact the Registrar’s Office. here.
Students with disabilities
The Handiversité and Occupational Health services, whose missions complement one another, work together to support you in successfully completing your academic program. They are your primary points of contact for providing information, assessing your situation, recommending appropriate accommodations, and monitoring their implementation. (More info here).
Internships, supervised projects
Internship | Required |
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Duration of the internship | A minimum of 22 weeks spread over the 3 years to apply the skills acquired. |
Supervised Projects
A total of 600 hours is allocated to supervised projects. These projects enable students to conduct a study in small groups. They are carried out over the course of the three-year program alongside the regular curriculum.
Program
The program begins in September and lasts three years. It is structured around academic and technical coursework. The total number of hours is 2,000, spread over six semesters. The program is based on a competency-based approach. The acquisition of competencies is based on a combination of professional simulations and theoretical instruction.
1st Year - CORE CURRICULUM
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 | |||
| UE11 | Technical Solutions for the Construction Industry | UE21 | Technical Solutions for the Construction Industry | |
| EU12 | Technical Solutions for Civil Engineering | EU22 | Technical Solutions for Civil Engineering | |
| EU13 | Sizing | EU23 | Sizing | |
| EU14 | Construction Site Organization | EU24 | Construction Site Organization | |
| EU15 | Technical Monitoring of a Structure | EU25 | Technical Monitoring of a Structure | |
| SAÉ (*) | ||||
| SAÉ 1.1 | Construction Drawings for a Building Project | SAÉ 2.1 | Building Renovation/Expansion Project | |
| SAÉ 1.2 | Engineering Structure Project | SAÉ 2.2 | Road and Utility Infrastructure Project (VRD) | |
| SAÉ 1.3 | Simple Planimetric and Altimetric Survey | SAÉ 2.3 | Complex Planimetric and Altimetric Survey | |
| SAÉ 1.4 | Modeling a Structural Element and Its Loading | SAÉ 2.4 | Calculation of stresses and strains in a simple structure using professional software | |
| SAÉ 1.5 | Locating and Sizing the Dry and Wet Systems of a Simple Structure | SAÉ 2.5 | Insulation Performance of a Single Building Component and Solutions for Meeting Hygrothermal Requirements | |
| SAÉ 1.6 | Estimate for a Simple Project | SAÉ 2.6 | Planning Simple Projects | |
| SAÉ 1.7 | Inspection Report on an Existing Structure | SAÉ 2.7 | Summary of Key Characteristics and Technical Documents Required for Monitoring the Structure's Lifespan | |
| Portfolio (**) | SAÉ 2.8 | Stage 1 | ||
| Portfolio | ||||
| RESOURCES | ||||
| R 1.1 | Academic Research Methods and Computer Tools | R 2.1 | Mathematics 2 | |
| R 1.2 | Mathematics 1 | R 2.2 | Expression - Communication 2 | |
| R 1.3 | Expression - Communication 1 | R 2.3 | English 2 | |
| R 1.4 | English 1 | R 2.4 | Drawing - Reading Blueprints 2 | |
| R 1.5 | Building Construction Technology | R 2.5 | Technology for Secondary Trades | |
| R 1.6 | Drawing - Reading Blueprints 1 | R 2.6 | Topography 2 | |
| R 1.7 | Support Structure | R 2.7 | Civil Engineering Technology 2 | |
| R 1.8 | Civil Engineering Technology 1 | R 2.8 | Structural Mechanics 2 | |
| R 1.9 | Topography 1 | R 2.9 | Heat and Water Transport in Walls | |
| R 1.10 | Structural Mechanics 1 | R 2.10 | Construction Methods 2 | |
| R 1.11 | Dry and Wet Networks | R 2.11 | Construction Site Organization and Management 1 | |
| R 1.12 | Actors and Structures in Their Environment | R 2.12 | Quality, Safety, and Environment 1 | |
| R 1.13 | Construction Methods 1 | R 2.13 | Granular Materials, Soils, and Road Reclamation | |
| R 1.14 | Cost Estimation and Financial Management 1 | R 2.14 | Binding Materials, Concrete, and Asphalt Mixes | |
| R 1.15 | Functions of Building Components | R 2.15 | Environmental Assessment of Materials and Equipment | |
| R 1.16 | Knowledge of the main materials | R 2.16 | PPP 2 | |
| R 1.17 | PPP (***) 1 | |||
(*) Learning and Assessment Situations (SAE)
SAEs enable the assessment of competencies in real-world situations. This assessment is conducted in accordance with all the elements that structure the framework and is based on the portfolio approach—that is, a process of reflection and demonstration led by the student. As a set of actions, an SAE requires the student to select, mobilize, and combine relevant resources that are consistent with the targeted objectives. The purpose of an SAE is thus multifaceted:
- Contributing to the development of competencies;
- Supporting the learning and mastery of resources;
- Incorporating student self-assessment;
- Enabling individualized learning.
(**) The portfolio approach
Sometimes referred to as a skills portfolio or professional passport, the portfolio serves as a bridge between the academic world and the socio-economic world. As such, it addresses all aspects of a student’s professional development: from their education to their future as a professional.
(***) The Personal and Professional Project (PPP)
A key component of the program, the Personal and Professional Project is integrated into every semester and supported by the entire teaching staff. It enables students to take an active role in their education, to understand and internalize the program’s content, objectives, and targeted skills.
Starting in the second year, students must choose a specialization track:
- Construction Work,
- Public Works,
- Renovation and Improvement of Buildings' Environmental Performance,
- Design and Engineering Office.
The programs differ in terms of the areas of application for the various competencies and in that, in the third year, students focus on only three competencies.
Select a program
Construction Work
The Construction Work track is specifically designed for careers in construction site organization and supervision
Public Works
The Civil Engineering track is specifically designed for careers in the organization and supervision of civil engineering construction sites.
Renovation and Improvement of Buildings' Environmental Performance
The " Building Renovation and Environmental Performance Improvement" track is specifically designed for professions involving the organization and supervision of construction renovation projects.
Design and Engineering Office
The Design and Engineering Department track is specifically geared toward careers in design and engineering firms in the building and public works sectors.
Admission
Registration Procedures
Target Audience
Earned a General Baccalaureate
Starting in 2021, recommended majors:
- Mathematics + Physics and Chemistry or Engineering Science,
- any other specialty, subject to review of the application.
Before 2021
General Baccalaureate: Science Baccalaureate
Technology Baccalaureate: STI
Review of the case file : assessments by the teaching staff; opinion of the class council; motivation for the program; grades in French and language arts; grades in science courses during the 11th and 12th grades.
Tuition Fees
Tuition includes:
- university registration fees (set annually at the national level; more info here),
- the Student Life and Campus Contribution (CVEC), which is intended to support student orientation and provide social, health, cultural, and athletic support, as well as to strengthen preventive health and health education initiatives for students. (More info here)
Every student enrolled in an initial training program or an apprenticeship contract at a higher education institution must obtain, prior to enrollment, a certificate confirmingpayment or exemption from the CVEC.
And then
Continuing Education
Employment Placement
BUSINESS SECTORS/INDUSTRIES
Companies in the building and public works sector, local governments, project owners, developers, architectural firms, inspection firms, and structural, thermal, and fluid engineering firms:
- Site Manager / Assistant Project Manager,
- Program Officer, SPS Coordinator,
- Project Management Assistant / Client Representative,
- Energy Auditor,
- Draftsman,
- Head of Technical Services,
- Assistant Engineer, Design Office,
- BIM Modeler / BIM Coordinator...