General Competences (CG)

• CG-1 : Capacity to solve any mathematical problems that may arise in engineering. Ability to apply knowledge of: linear algebra, geometry, differential geometry, differential and integral calculus, differential equations and partial derivatives, numerical methods, numerical algorithms, statistics and optimisation.
• CG-2 : Capacity for spatial vision and knowledge of graphic representation techniques, both using traditional metric and descriptive geometry methods and by means of computer-aided design applications.
• CG-3 : Basic understanding of the use and programming of computers, operating systems, databases and computer programs applicable to engineering.
• CG-4 : Understand and master the basic concepts of the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, fields and waves and electromagnetism and their application in solving engineering problems.
• CG-5 : Basic understanding of geology and soil morphology and their application in solving engineering problems. Climatology.
• CG-6 : Suitable understanding of the concept of companies, institutional and legal framework of companies. Company organisation and management.

UA Basic Transversal Competences

• CT-10 : Capacity to confront, plan and solve real problems demanded by society in the field of engineering.
• CT-11 : Capacity to learn and apply new concepts and methods in an autonomous and interdisciplinary fashion.
• CT-12 : Capacity to assimilate and adapt to the permanent evolution of technology when developing one's professional career.
• CT-13 : Capacity to adopt the scientific method when planning and carrying out different academic and professional tasks.
• CT-14 : Capacity for self-criticism needed to analyse and improve the quality of projects.
• CT-6 : Capacity to use English fluently to access technical information, respond to the needs of society and be self-sufficient when preparing one's professional career.
• CT-7 : Capacity for oral and written exposition.
• CT-8 : Capacity to plan tasks and commit oneself to satisfying goals and deadlines.
• CT-9 : Capacity for group work.

Specific Competences (Civil Branch)

• CE-1 : Understand the topographical techniques used to obtain measurements, create plans, establish layouts, take defined geometries to the terrain and control movements of structures and earth works.
• CE-10 : Basic understanding of electric power systems: energy generation, transport grid, delivery and distribution, as well as types of lines and conductors. Understand and apply the high and low voltage regulations.
• CE-11 : Capacity to apply environmental impact study and assessment methodologies.
• CE-12 : Understand building procedures, machinery and planning, organisation, measurement and site valuation techniques.
• CE-2 : Theoretical and practical understanding of the chemical, physical, mechanical and technological properties of the most commonly used building materials.
• CE-3 : Capacity to apply knowledge of building materials in structural systems. Understand the relationship between the structure of the materials and the mechanical properties derived from the same.
• CE-4 : Capacity to analyse and understand how the characteristics of structures affect their behaviour. Capacity to apply knowledge of the resistant working of structures to size them.
• CE-5 : Understand geotechnics and soil and rock mechanics and their application to carrying out studies, projects, constructions and exploitations where it is necessary to carry out earth movements, foundations and containment structures.
• CE-6 : Understand the behaviour of reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete and metal structures, and capacity to conceive, design, build and maintain these kinds of structures.
• CE-7 : Knowledge and understanding of fluid mechanics and the basic flow equations for application to conduit systems, both pressurised and free-flow.
• CE-8 : Knowledge, understanding and application of the concepts of surface and underground hydrology. Capacity to assess and regulate water resources.
• CE-9 : Capacity to analyse problems relating to health and safety on building sites.

Specific Competences (Specific Technology):>>Civil Construction

• CEC-1 : Understand the typology and bases for the calculation of pre-fabricated elements and their application to fabrication processes.
• CEC-2 : Understand the planning, calculation, construction and maintenance of building works as regards structure, finishes, installations and specific equipment.
• CEC-3 : Capacity to plan, build and preserve marine works.
• CEC-4 : Capacity to build and preserve roads, as well as the sizing, planning and building of the elements that make up highway equipment. Capacity to plan, build and preserve road transport infrastructures.
• CEC-5 : Capacity to build and preserve railway lines, understanding how to apply the specific technical regulations, differentiating the characteristics of mobile material. Capacity to plan, build and preserve rail transport infrastructures.
• CEC-6 : Capacity to use building procedures, building machinery and works planning techniques.
• CEC-7 : Capacity to plan, build and conserve geotechnical works.
• CEC-8 : Knowledge and understanding of supply and sanitary systems, as well as their sizing, building and conservation.

Specific Competences (Specific Technology):>>Hydrology

• CEH-1 : Knowledge and ability to plan and size hydraulic works and installations, for industrial water production, energy systems, hydroelectric plants and management of surface and underground water resources.
• CEH-2 : Knowledge and understanding of the working of ecosystems and environmental factors.
• CEH-3 : Knowledge of urban services projects related to water distribution and sanitation works.
• CEH-4 : Knowledge and understanding of supply and sanitation systems, as well as their sizing, construction and conservation.

Specific Competences (Specific Technology):>>Transit and Urban Services

• CET-1 : Capacity to build and preserve roads, as well as the sizing, planning and building of the elements that make up highway equipment. Capacity to plan, build and preserve road transport infrastructures.
• CET-2 : Capacity to build and preserve railway lines, understanding how to apply the specific technical regulations, differentiating the characteristics of mobile material. Capacity to plan, build and preserve rail transport infrastructures.
• CET-3 : Understand the regulations concerning town planning management. Capacity to carry out spatial planning, urban planning and development projects.
• CET-4 : Understand the influence of infrastructures on spatial planning and the development of urban public areas, such as water supply and distribution, sanitation and water treatment, waste management, transport system, traffic, lighting, energy and communications.
• CET-5 : Understand the design and working of modal interchange infrastructures, such as ports, airports, railway and bus stations and transport logistics centre. Knowledge of transport engineering, planning and management.

Basic Transversal Competences

• CB-1 : Students should show they possess and understand knowledge in a field of study that continues from general secondary education and is usually found at a level which, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes certain aspects that involve knowledge arising from the cutting edge of their field of study.
• CB-2 : Students should know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and should have those skills that are usually reflected when preparing and defending arguments and solving problems in their field of study.
• CB-3 : Students should have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their field of study) to give opinions that include a reflection on important, social, scientific, ethical matters, etc.
• CB-4 : Students should be able to transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• CB-5 : Students should have developed the necessary learning skills to undertake later studies with a high level of autonomy.