The Industrial Advisory Board of the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Basrah’s College of Engineering held a meeting to discuss the curriculum and the objectives of the academic program, as part of the department’s efforts to meet the requirements for programmatic accreditation.

The Board examined the alignment of the curriculum and program objectives with the needs of the labor market, and explored ways to strengthen the connection between coursework and professional practice in the field of civil engineering.

The meeting included a field visit to the department’s laboratories, during which the Board members reviewed the available laboratory facilities. They discussed the role of these laboratories in supporting the practical components of the curriculum and developing students' skills, as well as the necessary upgrades required to align with programmatic accreditation standards