Future University inEgypt | Course Descriptions

Courses Common to All Engineering Degrees

CHM 151: Chemistry 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Gases, Mass balance and heat balance in combustion processes of fuels, Solutions, Dynamic equilibrium in physical and chemical processes, Electrochemistry and corrosion, Water treatment , Building materials, Environmental engineering Selected chemical industries : fertilizers, dyes, polymers, sugar, petrochemicals, semi-conductors, Oil and fats, Industrial systems. Lecture Hours 2 Exercise/Lab 2

CMP 101: Introduction to Computers (Credit Hours 2)

Computer Systems: Introduction, Computer devices: Input, Output, CPU, Auxiliary units, Programs, Processing programs, applied programs. Manipulating problems and their solution (Algorithms), applied programs. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 132: Computer Programming (Credit Hours 2)

Manipulating problems and their solution (Algorithms), applied programs. Prerequisites: CMP 101 Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

ENG 101: English Language 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Characteristics of English technical language, Review of the mechanics of language, Grammar and style, Characteristics of effective writing and sentence structure, Writing paragraphs: the main idea, types of paragraphs, Revising some selected engineering documents to upgrade technical communication skills (for engineering students), Some common mistakes in technical writing. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

ENG 102: English Language 2 (Credit Hours 2)

Prerequisites: ENG 101 Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab Hours 0

GRA 141: Graphics 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Techniques and skills of engineering drawing, Normal and auxiliary projections. Solid geometry. Intersections between planes and solids. Lecture Hours 1, Exercise/Lab 3

GRA 142: Graphics 2 (Credit Hours 2)

Development, Sectioning, drawing and joining of steel Frames, Fasteners, Assembly drawing of some mechanical parts, Computer applications, Introduction to civil and architectural drawing. Prerequisites: GRA 141, Lecture Hours1, Exercise/Lab 3

MAN 121: Production Technology (Credit Hours 2)

Engineering materials: material structure and properties, metallic alloys and equilibrium diagrams, Metal forming: casting, forging, rolling, drawing, extrusion and spinning, Welding and riveting: soldering, brazing, electric arc welding, cold pressure and friction welding, electric resistance welding, spot, seam and projection welding, Metal cutting: hand tools and machining processes, centre lathe, shaper and drill, Measuring instruments, lengths and angles, specifications and standardization, Elements of production management systems and cost of production. Lecture Hours 2 Exercise/Lab 2

MTH 111: Mathematics 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Calculus: Derivatives, Trigonometric functions and their derivatives, Chain Rule and Implicit differentiation, Application of derivatives (Extrema of functions and Curve sketching), Differentials and linear Approximation, Indefinite integrals and Change of variables, Definitions, properties and evaluation of definite integrals, Applications of definite integral (area, arc, length and volume and surface area of solid revolution).

Analytical Geometry: Definitions and properties of conic sections Translation and rotation of axes, Planes and lines in space, Cylindrical and spherical coordinates, surface of second degree. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MTH 112: Mathematics 2 (Credit Hours 2)

Calculus: Definitions, properties, derivatives and integral of transcendental functions (exponential and logarithmic functions, Inverse trigonometric functions, Hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions), Techniques of integration (Integration by parts, Trigonometric integrals- Trigonometric substitutions, Integral of rational functions, Quadratic expressions and substitutions, Integration by reduction). Indeterminate forms and L'Hopital's rule, Derivatives and Integrals in parametric and polar coordinates and their applications

Algebra: Theory of nonlinear equations, Numerical methods (Iteration methods, Newton's and modified Newton's method, Secant method).

Definitions and properties of determinant and matrices, System of Linear equations, Eigen values and Eigenvectors of a matrix with applications, Gauss elimination method. Prerequisites: MTH 111, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

PHY 131: Physics 1 (Credit Hours 4)

Properties of Matter: Units in the SI system of units and conversion of units, Dimensions, Dimension analysis, Elastic Properties of Solids, Stress, Strain, Young's Modulus Shear modulus, Properties of Fluids, Pressure inside a fluid, Bulk Modulus, Buoyant Force, Hydrodynamics, Continuity equation for a laminar Flow, Bernoulli's equation, Pilot tube, Venturi meter, Torricellis Law, Viscosity, Poiseuille's law, viscous drag and Stokes law.

Heat and thermodynamics: Zeroth law of thermodynamics, Quantity of heat, First law of thermodynamics, Heat transfer mechanisms, Entropy and the second law of thermodynamics, Some one way processes, Reversible and irreversible processes, Carnot cycle and Carnot engine, The absolute temperature scale, Principles of heat engines and refrigeration. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 3

PHY 132: Physics 2 (Credit Hours 4)

Coulomb's Law, Electric Field and Flux, Gauss' Theorem in electrostatics and its Applications, Electric Potential and electric potential energy, Electrodynamics, electric current, electric current density, Ohms law and Kirchhoff's rules to solve an electric circuit-Magnetic field and flux, Gauss' law in magnetism Force due to a moving charge and due to an Electric current, Ampere's circuital Law, Faraday's Law for Induction, Maxwell's equation in integral form and their physical meaning for electromagnetism. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 3

MTH 211: Mathematics 3 (Credit Hours 3)

Functions of several variables: limits, continuity and partial derivatives, Chain rule, Tangent planes and normal lines, Extrema and constrained extrema, Ordinary differential equations: equations of first order (separable, homogenous, exact, linear and Bernoulli), Orthogonal trajectories, Equations reducible to first order, High order linear equations, The variation of parameters and operation method, Euler's equation, System of linear differential equations, Series and tests of convergence, Taylor and Maclaurin expansion, Multiple integrals: double integral in Cartesian and Polar coordinates, Triple integrals and Jacobians, Line integral, Green's theorem. Prerequisites: MTH 112, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MTH 212: Mathematics 4 (Credit Hours 3)

Laplace transformation: definitions, properties and theorems, Inverse transform, Solution of ordinary differential and integral equations by Laplace transform, Heaviside function and related theorems, Periodic functions and Dirac delta functions, Applications, Vector analysis: scalar and vector fields, Directional derivative, gradient, divergence and curl, Gauss's and Stokes's theorems, Fourier series: usual and arbitrary period, Fourier series of odd and even functions, Definitions and properties of Fourier transform with applications, Partial differential equations: definitions, types- D'Alembert's solution of wave problem, Separation of variables for heat, wave, Laplace's equations in different systems of coordinates. Prerequisites: MTH 211, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MEC 121: Mechanics 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Applications on space vectors, Resultant of forces, Moment of a force, Equivalent couples, Equivalent systems, Equations of equilibrium of a rigid body, Types of supports, Equilibrium of plane systems (Trusses and frames), Equilibrium of space systems acting on rigid bodies, The mass center of a system of particles and laminas of different shapes, The mass moment of inertia of system of particles and laminas. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

MEC 122: Mechanics 2 (Credit Hours 2)

Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration of a particle, Use of Cartesian coordinates to describe particle motion, Projectiles, Particle motion on straight paths, Trajectory equations, Rectangular and polar axes , Relative motion of two particles.

Newtons law of motion, Resistive media, Rocket motion as an application on variable mass particles, Simple harmonic motion of a particle, Motion on circular path, Principle of work and Kinetic energy, Conservative forces, Principle of conservation of mechanical energy, Principle of impulse and momentum. Prerequisites: MEC 121, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

MEC 221: Mechanics 3 (Credit Hours 3)

Types of planar motion of rigid body (R.B.), Angular velocity and velocity relation, Angular acceleration and acceleration relation, Equations of General planar motion of a R.B., Translational motion, Motion about a fixed axis, and General motion including friction, Principle of work and kinetic energy, Conservative forces and principle of conservation of mechanical energy, Linear and angular impulse, Principles of impulse and momentum, Impulsive forces, Inelastic and eccentric impact, Free undamped vibrations of R.B., Damped free vibrations, Forced damped and undamped vibrations of R.B. Prerequisites: MEC 122, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

GEN 313: Report Writing and Presentation Skills (Credit Hours 2)

Report importance, Types and requirements of technical reports, Report writing methodology, Requirements of technical language skills, Techniques of report organization, The use of computer in report presentation, Standard specifications of parts and components to insure production and performance security. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

GEN 441: Law for Professional Engineers (Credit Hours 2)

The legal system, Forms of business organizations, Tort law, The role of the professional, Contract law, The elements of a contract, Statute of frauds, Misrepresentation, Duress and undue influence, Mistake, Contract interpretation, Discharge of contract: Breach of contract and fundamental breach, Agreements between the client and engineer, General law, the Mechanics' Lien Act, Comparative discussion of the professional engineers act as it relates to the earlier statute, Intellectual property and industrial property. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

HUM 103: Human Rights (Credit Hours 3)

Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab Hours 0

HUM H03: Environmental Science (Credit Hours 2)

Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

HUM H05: History of Science (Credit Hours 2)

Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

HUM H06: Psychology (Credit Hours 2)

Definition of psychology, Physiological bases of behavior, Sensation, attention, and perception, Memory, Learning, and training, Manual control. Process control and automation, Psycho physiological correlation with behavior, Biofeedback, Experimental psychology. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

HUM H07: Sociology (Credit Hours 2)

Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

HUM H08: Scientific Thinking (Credit Hours 2)

Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

HUM H09: Specific Computer Applications (Credit Hours 2)

Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

Architecture

ARC Groups:

1. Architectural Design

2. History & Theories of Architecture

3. Graphics & Visual Skills

4. Building Construction & Materials

5. Urban Planning / Urban Design & Housing / Landscape Architecture

6. Environmental Control & Technical Installations

7. Execution Design

8. Practice & Management

0. Graduation Project Related

Architectural Design

ARC 211: Architectural Design 1 (Credit Hours 3)

ARC 212: Architectural Design 2 (Credit Hours 3)

The design process and its various aspects, Functional relations and circulation patterns, Qualitative and quantitative study of architectural spaces, Relationships between spaces and required openings, the effect of openings upon facades, Human / environmental / functional relations, Simple structures for small scale buildings, Simple design problem solving. Prerequisites: ARC 21X. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 6

ARC 311: Architectural Design 3 (Credit Hours 4)

ARC 312: Architectural Design 4 (Credit Hours 4)

Developing design skills and ability to deal with complex form generation processes and design assignments, Covering various levels of form generation, including: context, site, solids and voids manipulation, spaces, structure, architectural expression and character, Developing analytical and synthesizing abilities and communication skills, Emphasizing the importance of the setting: Environmental and socio-cultural factors in the design process, introduction and experimentation with current trends and conceptions through studio and design assignment, Multi-elements and limited scale projects. Prerequisites: ARC 21X. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 6

ARC 411: Architectural Design 5 (Credit Hours 4)

Architectural design of complex, multi functional buildings comprising wide span elements, Programmed studies, Data collection and analysis, Realizing architectural design for multi functional buildings and groups of buildings, taking into consideration environmental issues as well as internal and external space studies. Prerequisites: ARC 31X. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 6

ARC 412: Architectural Design 6 (Credit Hours 4)

Visual relations of the group of buildings and their conformity with the general layout and context, The design should comprise major elements having wide structural spans, Provision for natural lighting and ventilation, Application of new technologies to enhance design conceptions. Prerequisites: ARC 31X. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 6

ARC 511 Architectural Design 7 (Credit Hours 3)

Analytical study of design alternatives for public and residential projects, to reach architectural and urban forms & configurations together with the appropriate design alternatives to satisfy: Design, functional, structural, visual, and environmental goals. Prerequisites: ARC 41X. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 6

History and Theories of Architecture

ARC 221: History & Theories of Architecture 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Classic Architecture (Greek, Roman), Early Christian, Byzantine. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

ARC 222: History & Theories of Architecture 2 (Credit Hours 2)

Quality, comfort and safety, Private spaces, Living and sleeping zones, Public use spaces, User needs, Services & utilities, Vertical & horizontal circulation, Exhibition Halls, Educational Centers. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

ARC 321: History & Theories of Architecture 3 (Credit Hours 2)

Romanesque architecture, Gothic architecture, Islamic architecture in Egypt, European renaissance. Prerequisites: ARC 221. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

ARC 322: History & Theories of Architecture 4 (Credit Hours 2)

Designing community facilities, Educational, Cultural, Health, Recreational, Commercial, Administrative and Tourist buildings. Prerequisites: ARC 222. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

ARC 323: Human Studies in Architecture (Credit Hours 2)

The course looks at architecture within the framework of human sciences. The history of human sciences in architecture, Human theories and society formation, Environment relationship, Perception, behavior and culture, Behavior and the built environment, Human needs in relation to social concepts, Humanities in contemporary architecture, Sampling, data gathering and social research tools, Applied behavioral research. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

ARC 421: History & Theories of Architecture 5 (Credit Hours 3)

An introduction to the theories and philosophies of the International Style of the 20^th Century and the Modern Movement; The organic theories of Sullivan and Wright, The Functional formalism of Le Corbusier, the Functional Technological Theories of the Bauhaus and Gropius, the structuralism of Mies Van Der Rohe, and the expressionism of Mendelson. Also an introduction to design standards, concepts and considerations of office buildings, cultural and civic centers, and health facilities. Prerequisites: ARC 321. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 0

ARC 422: History & Theories of Architecture 6 (Credit Hours 3)

The course traces the development of architectural thought in the 2^nd half of the 20^th Century and its effect on Architecture, Post-modernism, Deconstructionism, Future trends in architecture. The course also discusses concepts and considerations of educational buildings, Transportation buildings and tourist facilities. Prerequisites: ARC 322. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 0

Graphics & Visual Skills

ARC 231: Graphics & Visual Skills 1 (Credit Hours 3)

The course introduces various drawing principles and artistic techniques: Pencil techniques, Pen and ink, Colors and Materials, Scale and composition, Foreground, Middle and background, Sketching architectural elements and landscapes. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 4

ARC 232: Graphics & Visual Skills 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Architectural presentation, Shade and shadows of a dot, a line, a surface, and a volume, Shade and shadow of buildings in plans, elevations, perspectives and layouts. Architectural perspective, one and two vanishing point perspectives, computer simulated perspectives. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 4

Building Construction & Materials

ARC 241: Building Construction & Materials 1 (Credit Hours 2)

General introduction, Drawing techniques, Abbreviation symbols, Dimensioning, Technical presentation, Understanding types of structures, Wall bearing & skeleton types, Traditional construction, Masonry, Raw bricks & brick masonry, Detailing, Introduction to foundation design, Construction buildings types & techniques. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

ARC 242: Building Construction & Materials 2 (Credit Hours 2)

Introduction to working drawings, Axis, dimensions, finishing schedules, Staircases rules and design, wooden Windows and Doors with details and schedules, Expansion and movement joints, Retaining walls; concrete and masonry. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

ARC 341: Building Construction & Materials 3 (Credit Hours 4)

Working drawings preparation (plans, sections, elevations, details, finishes, wood, and metal works), Execution stages (site works, foundations, skeleton, scaffoldings, quality control). Prerequisites: ARC 242X. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 4

ARC 342: Building Construction & Materials 4 (Credit Hours 4)

Contemporary construction techniques/methods, Architectural/building works (partitions, curtain walls, panels), Finishing materials (bricks, timber, metals, plastics, and synthetics), Finishes (plaster, cladding, suspended ceilings, etc.) expansion and settlement joints, Admixtures, Thermal and damp proofing. Prerequisites: ARC 24X. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 4

Urban Planning / Urban Design & Housing / Landscape Architecture

ARC 451: Urban Planning 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Theories of Urban planning, Urban planning origins, Industrial revolution impact on urbanization, Utopias, City beautiful movement, Theories of urban structure, Garden city, the planning process. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

ARC 452: Urban Design & Housing 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to Urban Design, Housing and related fields, Relevance of contextual design, History and development of urban form and housing, An introduction to site planning and design principles, Elements, Processes and products, Examples and application of Local and international case studies. Prerequisites: ARC 351. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

ARC 453: Landscape Architecture (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction and Definitions, Landscape processes, Landscape graphics, Basic elements of design, Visual elements of landscape design, Contemporary theories, Sustainability, Regional landscapes, Application through project study, Classification of plants, Significance of plants in the landscape, Plant materials as resources and design elements, Ecological factors, Economic factors, Sustainable planting design, Vegetation of Egyptian environments, Principles of planting design in semi-arid environments, Applications. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

ARC 551: Urban Planning 2 (Credit Hours 3)

The concept of region, Comprehensive and incremental planning, Principles for Land use distribution, Environmental considerations, The central business district, Community facilities Industrial areas, Circulation network, Urban planning problems in Egypt, Planning surveys, Approaches and concepts for creating alternative plans. Prerequisites: ARC 451. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

ARC 552: Urban Design & Housing 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Housing and development of housing areas, Housing development: processes, Analysis and shaping of housing areas; Analysis, assessment and design of housing types and patterns, Completed and incremental housing development, Site planning, Socio-economic aspects of housing. Prerequisites: ARC 452. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

Environmental Control & Technical Installations

ARC 361: Environmental Control & Technical Installations 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Definition of the environment and elements, Climate and levels, Man shelter and climate heat transfer, Defining the environment and its components, Climate and levels, Man, shelter and climate, Heat transfer (man and environment), Thermal comfort (standards), Hydraulic services, water supply, sewerage, sewer and rainwater drainage, Sanitary installations, Fire fighting, Solid waste disposal, Electrical supply and Plumbing and Sanitary fixtures and installations. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

ARC 362: Environmental Control & Technical Installations 2 (Credit Hours 2)

Energy and the thermal environment, Environmental indicators, Thermal comfort criteria and indices, Heat transfer, Storage and insulation, Air conditioning and ventilation, Heating and cooling loads, Central distribution and package units Mechanical ventilation, Heating appliances and systems, Artificial lighting mechanism, Light sources and luminance design, Nature of acoustics, Weighted pressure levels, Sound analysis, Comfort and noise indices, Acoustic design and noise control. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

Execution Design

ARC 471: Execution Designs 1 (Credit Hours 4)

Preparation and specifications of building elements, Integrated drawings (plans, sections, elevations), Dimensioning and levels, Architectural and construction details, Fenestrations (doors and windows), Partitions, Fixed furniture, Finishing schedules, Proofing materials, Claddings (internal and external). Prerequisites: ARC 34X. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 4

ARC 472: Execution Designs 2 (Credit Hours 4)

Preparation of complete working drawings and design for a given (preliminary design) project, including plans, sections, elevations, details, openings, fenestrations, partitions and fixed furniture. Prerequisites: ARC 34X. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 4

ARC 571: Execution Designs 3 (Credit Hours 4)

Preparation of integrated execution documents for projects, Preparation of working drawings of a pre-designed project, Including wide spans, General conditions and specifications, Quantity surveying, Analysis of bids, Cost analysis, Shop and as built drawings. Prerequisites: ARC 472. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 4

Practice & Management

ARC 581: Project Management & Feasibility Studies (Credit Hours 2)

The course emphasizes the importance of Project Management, Planning and time scheduling of different jobs, Evaluation of programs and methods, Cost-time analysis. The course also emphasizes the importance of feasibility studies in taking decisions, the economics of land, initial costs and running costs, as well as project turnovers and marketing studies. Prerequisites: As Advised. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

ARC 582: Professional Practice and Legislations (Credit Hours 2)

The course explains the roles and the relationship between the different participants in the construction process; the Architect, the contractor and the owner. It is a study of the professional practice, codes and legislations in terms of rights, commitments, ethics and scope of services. Types of contracts, fees and bidding are the main issues of this course. Also, case studies of real sites are examined and discussed and analyzed in classes. Prerequisites: As Advised. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

Graduation Project Related Courses

ARC 501: Graduation Project Studies (Credit Hours)

The course aims at preparing the preliminary studies to the final design studio (the Graduation Project) that includes the basic criteria of design, the formulation and development of the program, site evaluation, collecting necessary data and analytical studies of program and site. This is an integrated study that combines the collective outputs of previous architectural, technical, environmental, urban design and planning studies and knowledge acquired through the years of study. Prerequisites: As Advised. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

ARC 502: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 5)

The final design studio deals with a complex design problem to reflect the student's understanding and skills in handling and integrating all knowledge gained through the years of study. The goal is to achieve project's objectives on both architectural and urban levels as well as details. Prerequisites: ARC 501. Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 11

Courses from Structural Engineering

SCM 214: Theory of Structures (Credit Hours 3)

Equilibrium, stability & compatibility, External & internal equilibrium of statically determinate plane structures: beams, frames & trusses, Normal, shear, tensional stresses & combined stresses, Elastic deformations, Introduction to the analysis of statically indeterminate structures through consistent deformations & moment distribution, Buckling of columns, Introduction to space structures. Prerequisites: MEC 121. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 215: Properties & Strength of Materials (Credit Hours 4)

Various building materials, their properties, testing and uses, Materials used in engineering products, Standards, Codes and inspections, The development of innovative uses of building materials, Concrete: components, manufacturing, quality control, Partitioning materials: gypsum, lime, timber and bricks, The effects of water on building materials. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 223: Surveying (Credit Hours 2)

Basic elements of surveying and their architectural applications, Plotting scales, verniers, linear and simple angular measurement devices, Chain surveying, Leveling & theodolites, Map drawing, Photogrammetry and its architectural applications. Prerequisites: MTH 112. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab: 2

SCM 317: Reinforced Concrete for Architects (Credit Hours 2)

Design principles of concrete, Fundamentals of reinforced concrete structures, Analysis and design of sections subjected to bending, Loads and load distribution, Reinforcement details of beams, Solid slabs, Columns, Stairs, Statically determinate frames, Ribbed and hollow block slabs, Paneled Beam slabs, Flat slabs, Connections of precast concrete structural elements. Prerequisites: SCM 214. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 418: Steel Structures for Architects (Credit Hours 2)

Design principles of steel structures, Structural systems, Design loads, Design of members subjected to axial forces, or shear, Design of bolted and welded connections, Structural details for trusses and frames, Details of connections, Steel structures. Prerequisites: SCM 214, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise / Lab 2.

SCM 442: Foundations for Architects (Credit Hours 3)

Soil characteristics and mechanics, Selection and design of foundations, Soil properties, Soil classification, Soil compaction, Stresses in soil, Soil compressibility, Theory of consolidation, Lateral earth pressure, Design of shallow foundations, Pile foundations, Retaining walls, Site investigations and selection of suitable foundations. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

Manufacturing

MAN 221: Production Engineering 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Introduction to machining processes, Cutting elements, Cutting with single edge cutting tools, Cutting tool materials and its characteristics, Cutting velocity and feed, Machining time, Power consumption in cutting, Practical machining operations: turning, shaping, drilling, Cutting with multi-edge, Cutting tools: milling, grinding, lapping, Simple dividing and dividing head, Basic elements of machine tools and specifications, Work fixation, Tool fixation, Process sheet, Machining time allowances, Cost elements, Break Even point. Prerequisites: MAN 121, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 231: Structure and Properties of Materials (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to materials, Crystal structure of solids, Construction and use of phase diagrams in materials systems, Relationship of crystal structure to properties of metallic materials and their applications, Heat treatment of steels, Types of polymers: ceramics, glasses, and semi conducting materials and their applications, Internal reactions, load-stress relations and transformation of stresses for generally loaded rods, Generalized concepts of stress, strain and material relations, Energy methods, Elastic-plastic behavior of beams, Analysis of thin walled beams, Membrane theory of axisymmetric shells, Stress concentrations. Prerequisites: PHY 132, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 232: Stress Analysis (Credit Hours 3)

Equilibrium, Continuity, Material mechanical behavior, Normal force, Shearing force, Bending and twisting moment diagrams, Stresses in simply loaded elastic bars: axial loading, bending and torsion, deformation, stiffness, strain Energy, Stresses in elastic and elasto-plastic bars, Residual stresses. Combined loading, Eccentric normal load, Oblique bending: combined bending and torsion, Two-dimensional stresses, Principal stresses, Maximum shear stress, Allowable stresses, Mohr's circle representation, Application to some simple frames, Thin-vessels, Springs, Load and displacement measurement. Prerequisites: MAN 231, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 241: Mechanical Engineering Drawing (Credit Hours 2)

Computer-aided drafting, Mechanical details and assembly drawings, Working drawings, Geometrical tolerances, Welding symbols and details, Introduction to 3D modeling. Prerequisites: GRA 142, Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 4

MAN 311: Theory of Machines (Credit Hours 3)

Kinematics Fundamentals: geometry of motion and mechanism topology, Linkage mechanisms and planar robots: position, displacement, velocity, and acceleration (Graphical, Analytical and Computers Assisted Methods), Cam-follower mechanisms: design and analysis (Graphical, Analytical and Computers Assisted Methods), Standard cams and equivalent mechanisms, Kinematics of gear trains: gears terminology, simple, compound, and planetary gear trains, Dynamics fundamentals: force analysis of mechanisms, Applications to engine balancing machines, Applications and use of Computers for Mechanism Simulation and Animation. Prerequisites: MEC 122 Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 321: Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes (Credit Hours 2)

Processing by casting: powder metallurgy, metal working, material removal, welding and joining, Processing of plastics and ceramics, Finishing processes, Materials recycling. Prerequisites: MAN 221, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 322: Manufacturing Processes (Credit Hours 2)

The principles of manufacturing unit processes including casting, forming, machining and joining, Interactions between design, materials (metals, polymers, ceramics) and processes, Advantages and limitations, Relative cost, and production rates of competitive processes. Prerequisites: MAN 321, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 331: Structural Mechanics (Credit Hours 3)

Displacement and deflections, Statically indeterminate structures, Energy methods applied to bar problems, Buckling of columns, Curved beams, Analysis of bars of thin walled sections in shear, Transverse shear, torsion, shear center, Analysis of axisymmetric shells: thin walled cylinders, spheres, cones, discontinuity stresses, Introduction to structural analysis by matrix methods, Stresses in elastic structures with applications. Prerequisites: MAN 232, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 332: Metals, Alloys and Composites (Credit Hours 2)

Structure-property relationship in alloy systems, Imperfections in solids, Diffusion and phase transformation, Heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, Structure, properties and processing of metal matrix composites (MMCs),Behavior of metallic alloys. Prerequisites: MAN 231, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 334: Mechanics of Deformable Solids (Credit Hours 3)

Concept of equilibrium, Force analysis of structures and structural components, Equilibrium of deformable bodies, Stress and strain concepts, Stress-strain relationships, Stress analysis of prismatic members in axial, Shearing, Torsional and flexural deformations, Shear force and bending moment diagrams, A general treatment of the behavior of structural components from the study of stress and strain in solids, Topics include superposition, energy theorems, theories of failure, elastic and inelastic analysis of symmetrical bending. Prerequisites: MAN 331, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 341: Mechanical Design 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Design procedures, Factors affecting design details, Selection of materials, Modes of loading, Safety factors and allowable stresses, Design of permanent joints: (welding, interference fitting, riveting, adhesion), Design of detachable joints: (threaded joints, keys and splines), Design of some machine elements: springs, power screws, Thin pipes and pressure vessels, Seals Design of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, Application of CAD. Prerequisites: MAN 232, MAN 311, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 3

MAN 381: Managerial and Engineering Economics (Credit Hours 2)

Introductory finance: time value of money, cash flow analysis, and Investment evaluation methods: present worth, annual worth and internal rate of return, Depreciation models and asset replacement analysis, the impact of inflation, taxation, uncertainty and risk on investment decisions. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 422: Production Engineering 2 (Credit Hours 2)

Non-conventional machining processes, EDM, ECM, electrolytic grinding, ultrasonic, electron beam, laser and plasma-jet machining, Special forming processes, High energy rate forming, Super plastic and hydrostatic forming, Machine tools: semi-automatics, automatics, single and multi-spindle, Numerical control machines NC, Control systems, Continuous-path and point-to-point machining, Input media, Positional control, Computerized numerical control machines CNC, Control system components, Comparison between NC and CNC machines. Prerequisites: MAN 322, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 423: Advanced Production Engineering (Credit Hours 2)

Metal forming, flow curve, slab method applied to forging, rolling, extrusion and wire drawing, sheet metal processes, fine-edge blanking and piercing, deep drawing, contour-roll forming, Machine tools for metal forming, Theory of metal cutting, orthogonal and oblique cutting, chip formation and its types, shear plane theories, ploughing force, built-up edge, friction, heat generated, tool wear and life, optimum cutting speeds, Break-even analysis. Prerequisites: MAN 422, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 424: Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (Credit Hours 3)

In this course, Selections of aspects of computer integrated manufacturing are studied, the functional elements of numerically controlled machines and Robots, Robot kinematics and programming, Machine vision and image processing. Prerequisites: MAN 422, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 431: Materials Selection (Credit Hours 3)

Effect of material properties on design, Effect of manufacturing processes on design, Failure and reliability of components in service, Economics of materials and manufacturing processes, Decision making and the selection process, Integration of design and economic analysis with materials and process selection, Case studies. Prerequisites: MAN 121, MAN 332, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 432: Elasticity and Plasticity (Credit Hours 3)

General state of stress, strain, equilibrium and compatibility conditions, Elastic and thermo elastic stress-strain relations of isotropic solids, Analytical solutions of elastic plane problems, stress function method, Applications to beams, thick-walled cylinders, rotating discs, stress concentrations and sharp cracks, Numerical solutions of elastic problems: introduction to finite element method, application to simple problems, Introduction to the theory of plasticity, yield criteria, flow rule, effective stress and strain, Applications to simple plasticity problems. Prerequisites: MAN 331, Lecture Hours 2 Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 441: Mechanical Design (2) (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to design concepts, Constructional details as affected by manufacturing, assembly, and strength considerations, Engineering materials, Design for steady and cyclic loading, and for rigidity and stability, Rigid and elastic connections, Bolts, rivets and welds, Design of shafts, springs and couplings, Use of interactive computer programs for problem solving is illustrated and encouraged, Design projects. Prerequisites: MAN 341, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 3

MAN 481: Quality and Process Control (Credit Hours 2)

Fundamentals of statistical quality control, Control charts for variables and attributes, Process capability analysis, Sampling plans and techniques, Introduction to design of experiments. Prerequisites: MTH 312, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 500: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 0)

An engineering assignment requiring the student to demonstrate initiative and assume responsibility, the student will select a project at the end of the ninth semester, Students can propose their own project, a faculty member will provide supervision, and a project report is required at the end of the tenth semester. Prerequisites: As Advised, Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 4

MAN 501: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 4)

Continuation to the bachelor project started in MAN 500. Prerequisites: MAN 500, Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 4

MAN 514: Mechanical Design 3 (Credit Hours 3)

The design process, Creative design, Design of rotating machines and transmissions, Structures, Castings, Fatigue and castings, Mechanical design, plus an additional design project with a mechatronics emphasis. Prerequisites: MAN 441, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 3

MAN 515: Electromechanical Machine Design (Credit Hours 3)

Design of mechanical motion transmission systems: gearing, couplings, belts and lead-screws, Sensing and measurement of mechanical motion, Sensor selection, electromechanical actuator selection and specification, PLCs and sequential controller design, Digital I/O, Case studies. Prerequisites: MAN 441, EPR 441, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 521: Engineering Measurements (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to metrology, Standards, Length measurement, Angle measurement, Surface measurement, Measurement of displacement, velocity and acceleration, Measurement of torque, force and power, Pressure measurement, Measurement of viscosity, fluidity and flow ability of fluids, Stress and strain measurement, Thermal measurement, Analysis of surface structure and microstructure, Testing and calibration of machine tools. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 522: Tool Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Tool materials, Main elements of cutting tools, Specifications of cutting tools used in machining processes, Principles of generation, Tool sharpening, Limit gauges and its tolerances, Shearing and piercing dies, Strip planning, Sheet bending and forming dies, Deep drawing dies, Die clearances, Die manufacturing, Use of polymers as forming tools, Tools for computer numerically controlled machines. Prerequisites: MAN 531, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 531: Design of Materials (Credit Hours 3)

Modification of existing materials production or production of new ones in order to satisfy a broad range of predetermined design criteria and to have the optimum value of several physical and chemical properties, Topics covered include doping, diffusion, texture and recrystallization, domain structures, age-hardening and phase transformations, zone refining, and composite materials and foams. Prerequisites: MAN 431, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 532: Advanced Machining Processes (Credit Hours 2)

Mechanical and metallurgical fundamentals of conventional and non-conventional material removal, Design of special cutting tools, Jigs and Fixtures, Manufacturing systems concepts in production and design. Prerequisites: MAN 431, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 533: Material Properties Control (Credit Hours 3)

Phase equilibria, non-equilibrium behavior, heat treatment of metals, diffusion, strengthening processes, Alloying, composite materials, cold and hot working, Failure of engineering materials: creep, fatigue, corrosion and other environmental degradation processes, Prevention of service failures. Prerequisites: MAN 231, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 534: Composite Materials (Credit Hours 3)

Definitions and classification of composites, Types of fibers and matrices, Manufacturing processes, Micromechanics and macromechanics approaches, Composite tests, Design guide rules. Prerequisites: MAN 431, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 541: Mechanical System Design (Credit Hours 3)

The design process, Statistical considerations in mechanical design, Probabilistic design and reliability, Operational reliability of mechanical parts and systems, Material properties, Optimum design of mechanical elements and systems. Prerequisites: MAN 441, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 542: Computer Aided Design (Credit Hours 3)

Computer aided integrated design and production, Hardware and software, two and three dimensional simulations, planned analysis and pre-processing analysis, Simulation and post-processing integrated design and production systems. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 543: Design of Jigs and Fixtures (Credit Hours 3)

Uses, Classification and types, Basic features and requirements, Special materials and characteristics, Constructional design for: function, loading and rigidity, Requirements for dimensional accuracy, Automatic design, CAD application and methods of manufacturing. Prerequisites: MAN 411, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 544: Design of Material Handling Equipment (Credit Hours 3)

Classification, Performance characteristics, Economic choice, Design of hoisting equipment and components: (ropes, sheave systems, chains, rope drums), Design of transport equipment: (lorries, trucks, conveyors, shovels), Design of conveyor belts: (belts, buckets, screws, rolls). Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 545: Machine Tool Design (Credit Hours 3)

Design fundamentals, Stiffness and rigidity of parts, cutting and feed rates of machine tool spindles, Electro-mechanical and hydraulic drives for machine operations, Element design: frames, slide ways, spindles and bearings, cutting and feed drives, Control and operation devices. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 546: Product Design (Credit Hours 3)

Human need and standardization, Ergonomic design, Design for maintenance, Design for reliability, Design for assembly, Design against wear and corrosion, Economy and cost accounting, Energy saving. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 547: Reverse Engineering in Mechanical Design (Credit Hours 3)

Effect of reversing engineering in mechanical design, Reversed engineering Process, Contact and non-contact 3-D scanning, Procedure for geometric modeling, Fitting of standard and free form surfaces, Identification of other design parameters, Transfer of geometric data to CAD/CAM systems. Prerequisites: MAN 311, MAN 312, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 581: Total Quality Management (Credit Hours 2)

Quality assurance, Quality management systems, Quality measurement, Quality of design and performance, Reliability; ISO standards, Quality audits. Prerequisites: MAN 481, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 583: Project Planning and Control (Credit Hours 3)

Project breakdown, Activity networks, Time and cost analysis, Resources planning, Project control, Computer applications, Case studies. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 584: Industrial Operations Research (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction, Phases of operation research and modeling, linear programming, Graphical method, Simplex method, Transportation problem, Allocation problem, shortest route problem, waiting lines models, Simulation, Inventory control models. Prerequisites: MTH 212, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 592: Project Management (Credit Hours 2)

Modeling of projects, tasks and sub tasks as activity networks, Principles and practices of critical path methodology under conditions of certainty (CPM) and uncertainty (PERT), Resource loading and cost crashing concepts, Project control, and extensive use of computer programs used in managing. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

MEC 222: Mechanical Engineering (1) (Credit Hours 3)

Equilibrium of a rigid body, Free-body diagrams, Constraints, Centroids and moments of inertia, Concepts of stress and strain, Axial and shear stresses, Strain-displacement relations, Mechanics of materials, Stress-strain behavior of materials, Hooke's Law, Elastic strain energy, Work done, Viscoelastic properties of biomaterials. Prerequisites: MEC 122, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MEC 223: Mechanical Engineering 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Torsion and bending: Torsion of simple circular shafts, Torsion of bone, Shear and moment diagrams: bending and shear stresses in beams, Deflection of beams, Transverse shear, Combined loadings, Stress state due to combined loadings, Bone under torsion and bending, Stress transformation, Principal values, Principal directions, Mohr's circle, Buckling: buckling of long slender columns, Euler buckling load, Dynamics: kinematics and kinetics of a particle, Motion analysis in rectilinear and curvilinear systems, Equations of motion, Work and energy, Linear and angular momentum, Conservation of momentum, Motion of rigid bodies: planar, translational and rotational motion of rigid body, Analysis of relative motion, Work and energy, Linear and angular momentum, Vibrations: mass, spring, dashpot systems, free vibration, forced vibration. Prerequisites: MEC 222, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MPR 243: Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (Credit Hours 3)

Thermodynamics: macroscopic approach to energy analysis, energy transfer as work and heat, and the first law of thermodynamics, Properties and states of simple substances, Control-mass and control-volume analysis, The essence of entropy and the second law of thermodynamics, Fluid dynamic: fluid properties, similarity of fluid flows, conservation equations, conservation of mass-momentum, Newton second law, energy conservation of mechanical energy (Bernoulli Equation), Application: flow through pipes: laminar and turbulent flow, Pipes connected in series or in parallel, branching of pipes, Measuring devices, Mathematical models. Prerequisites: PHY 132, Lecture Hour 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MPR 251: Thermodynamics (Credit Hours 4)

Fundamental concepts and definitions, Thermodynamic processes, Pure substances and perfect gases, The first law of thermodynamics, The second law of thermodynamics, and the Carnot cycle, Thermodynamic relations, Reversibility and entropy, Introduction to heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation, Basic formulation and solution of steady and transient problems, Issues relevant to the cooling of electrical devices, Vapor power cycles, Air standard power cycles, Reversed cycles, Irreversibility and availability, Thermodynamic relations and real gas effects , Non-reacting ideal gas mixtures, Mixtures of gases and vapors. Prerequisites: PHY 132, Lecture Hours 3 Exercise/Lab 3

MPR 252: Fluid Mechanics (Credit Hours 4)

Introduction and fundamental concepts of fluids, Statics of fluids, Characterization of fluid flow, Integral equations, Basic equations: conservation of mass, momentum and energy, Bernoulli's equation, Application on momentum and Bernoulli's equations, Viscous flow in ducts and pipes, Basics of dimensional analysis and dynamic similarity. Prerequisites: MEC 122, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 3

MPR 421: Measurements and Measuring Instruments (Credit Hours 2)

Laboratories: pressure and flow measurements, manometers, pressure gauges, Pitot tube, venturi orifice, nozzle flow meters, Temperature measurements: thermometers, thermocouples, Viscosity measurements, Calorific value measurements, Measurements of heat transfer by conduction, forced convection and radiation, Flow around immersed bodies. Prerequisites: MPR 251, Lecture Hours 2 Exercise/Lab 2

MPR 452: Heat Transfer and Air Conditioning (Credit Hours 3)

Heat transfer: different modes of heat transfer, conduction, free and forced convection, radiation-Finned surfaces-Heat exchangers, Air conditioning: mechanical vapor, compression refrigeration cycles, principles of psychrometry, air conditioning load, systems and cycles, industrial ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Prerequisites: MPR 251, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MPR 511: Mechanical Vibrations (Credit Hours 3)

Oscillatory motion, Single degree of freedom systems, Free vibration, Forced vibrations, Various applications, Vibration measurement, Using of vibrations in machine maintenance, Two degree of freedom systems, Lagranges equation, Vibration absorber, Multi degree of freedom systems, Applications. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MPR 512: Vibration Analysis (Credit Hours 3)

Measured vibration parameters, Measurement instrumentations, International vibration specifications, Machine diagnostic techniques, Common faults and applications. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MPR 561: Plant Engineering and Maintenance (Credit Hours 3)

Plant engineering, Utilities, Energy and power systems, Material handling and storage, Environmental control, Waste disposal, Pollution control, Industrial safety, Maintenance planning, Planned maintenance, Corrective and predictive maintenance, Spare parts inventory control. Prerequisites: MAN 481, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MPR 562: Applications of Thermal and Hydraulic Machinery (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction, Static performance of thermal and hydraulic machines, Pipe networks for distribution of liquids, Selection of pumps and their drive motors and control valves for pipe networks, Fire fighting systems. Prerequisites: MPR 241, MPR 242, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MPR 563: Pollution Control (Credit Hours 3)

Classification of sources and effects of pollution especially those which are related to mechanical power engineering (air pollution, noise and work environment pollution, thermal pollution, pollution of water resources, pollution of solid wastes), Global environmental pollution problems, Methods for controlling different types of pollution, Standard specifications for clean environment, Introduction to environment management systems. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MPR 571: Computer Applications in Control Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Classification of computer applications in control, Examples on hydraulic control: hydraulic pumps and motors, control valves, transmission components of power control, Pressure and flow valves, Applications of using computer in mechanical power generation systems, Refrigeration and air conditioning, and heat exchange equipment. Prerequisites: CMP 471, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MTH 213: Mathematics, Statistics & Computers (Credit Hours 3)

To introduce statistics and computer science as a tool for manipulating field data in Architectural & Planning problem solving processes. Statistics: probability, random, variables, distribution functions, estimation & significance tests. Computer science hardware & software, programs & programming, computer languages, applications, Introduction to linear programming. Prerequisites: MTH 112, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MTH 311: Mathematics 5 (Credit Hours 3)

Functions of a complex variable: elementary functions, Analyticity, Cauchy, Riemann equations, Complex integrals, Taylor and Laurent series, Evaluation of real integrals by residues, Conformal mappings, Series solutions of ordinary differential equations, Special functions: Gamma and Beta functions, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials, Bessel and Legendre series. Prerequisites: MTH 212, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MTH 312: Mathematics 6 (Credit Hours 3)

Probability: Definitions and concepts, Conditional probability, Statistical independence and Baye's theorem, Discrete and continuous random variables, Distribution functions, Probability distributions: normal, binomial, Poisson,, Joint distributions and moments, Numerical Analysis: numerical solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, methods for numerical solution of ordinary differential equations (Euler, modified Euler and Runge, Kutta methods), Finite difference method for partial solutions of differential equations. Prerequisites: MTH 311, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 217: Civil Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Types and usage of buildings: concrete, metallic, Construction materials and Specifications, Types of walls and ceilings, Foundations, Design methods of machine base and foundations, First principles of geodetic surveying, Surveying equipment, Leveling methods, Longitudinal and transverse contour sections. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

Computer Engineering

CMP 231: Computer Organization (Credit Hours 3)

Description of a hypothetical computer system, The CPU main memory, I/O subsystem and all related components. In-depth discussion of the architecture of the Intel 80x86 based microprocessors and of available assemblers, Linkers, library managers and debugging tool. Macro assembler programming techniques involving building, Incorporating and maintaining libraries, and using assembler pseudo-ops and directives. Debugging and testing techniques, interfacing a high level language with an assembly language, Chip level programming of microprocessor type systems, Topics covered include I/O ports, I/O devices and controllers, DMA channels, priority. Prerequisites: CMP 132, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

CMP 432: Software Analysis and Specification (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to selected areas of software science and engineering: data abstraction: object oriented approaches, real-time operating systems, translators, software specification, design and testing. Introduction to the requirements definition phase of software development. Models, notations, and processes for software requirements identification, representation, validation, and analysis. An important component of the course is a group project: the software requirements specification of a large software system, Laboratory Project. Prerequisites: CMP 452, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 3

CMP 433: Applied Artificial Intelligence (Credit Hours 3)

Methods of general problem solving. Introduction to mathematical logic. Mechanical theorem proving. Game playing. Natural language processing. Artificial intelligence concepts and techniques, including search, inference, knowledge representation and planning. Knowledge-based systems. Applications in electrical and computer engineering, with emphasis on design and maintenance. Prerequisites: CMP 452, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 435: Database Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction, Data models, File systems, Database system architectures, Query languages, Integrity and security, Database design, Project. Prerequisites: CMP 452, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 451: Microprocessors and Applications (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to microprocessors, Architecture, Microprocessor hardware, Assembly language fundamentals, Programming, Microprocessor system connections, Timing in microprocessors, Interrupts and interrupt service procedures, Microprocessor timing specifications, Interfacing, Programmable chips , Data acquisition systems, Applications of closed loop control, I/O hardware alternatives, Developments tools, Troubleshooting case studies. Prerequisites: ELE 361, CMP 231, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

CMP 500: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 0)

An engineering assignment requiring the student to demonstrate initiative and assume responsibility. The student will select a project at the end of the ninth semester. Students can propose their own project. A faculty member will provide supervision. A project report is required at the end of the tenth semester. Prerequisites: As Advised, Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 4

CMP 501: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 4)

Continuation to the bachelor project started in CMP 500 Prerequisites: CMP 500, Lecture Hours 0 Exercise/Lab 4

CMP 521: Image Processing and Computer Vision (Credit Hours 3)

Image representation, Methods of image processing, Enhancement, Data compression, Reconstruction from projection, Features extraction, Image analysis, Pattern recognition, Computer vision. Prerequisites: CMP 431, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 522: Real Time Computers (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to real time computers, Real time operation requirements, Real time operating systems, Data capture and processing in real time, Examples of real time applications. Prerequisites: CMP 431 Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 531: Distributed and Network Computing (Credit Hours 3)

Principles of distributed systems, Networks and protocols, Interprocess communication and remote procedure calling, Shared file systems, Distributed transactions, Client-server architectures, Network-centric computing. Prerequisites: CMP 452, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 532: Information Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Objectives of information systems, Types of information systems, Information characteristics and sources, Role of information in organizations, Types of decisions, Information requirements, Information technology, IS developments, Analysis of IS, Design methodologies, Implementation methodologies, Operation and maintenance of IS, DSS and applications. Prerequisites: CMP 432, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 533: Software Quality and Maintenance (Credit Hours 3)

Systematic testing of software systems, Software verification, Symbolic execution, Software debugging, Quality assurance, Measurement and prediction of software reliability, Project management, Software maintenance, Software reuse, Reverse engineering, Application to the group Project. Prerequisites: CMP 432, Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 3

CMP 537: Software Design and Architectures (Credit Hours 3)

Software design process and its models, Representations of design/architecture, Software architectures and design plans, Design methods, Design state assessment, Design quality assurance, Design verification, Implementation of a group project. Prerequisites: CMP 432, Lecture Hours 2 Exercise/Lab 3

CMP 538: Fault Tolerant Computing (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to fault tolerant systems, Faults and their manifestations, Error detection, Protective redundancy, Fault tolerant software, Measures of fault tolerance, Case studies. Prerequisites: CMP 431, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 539: Parallel and High Performance Computing (Credit Hours 3)

High performance algorithms, Coupled processors, Parallel programming, Storage devices and Interconnects, Access patterns and optimizations, Low level I/O Interfaces, Special purpose I/O techniques, Data management and analysis, Numerical examples. Prerequisites: CMP 431, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 551: Computer Networks and Security (Credit Hours 3)

This course examines the upper layer protocols used in computer networks. These include TCP/IP, UDP and the ATM Adaptation Layer as well as network management functions, Facilities for large networks such as the Internet will be discussed (protocols, multimedia, compression, etc.), An introduction to cryptography and information security, Elements of classical and public key cryptography as well as their implementations will be covered, Network applications such as electronic commerce and wireless network security will also be discussed. Prerequisites: CMP 452, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab Hours 1

CMP 552: Computer Interfacing (Credit Hours 3)

Basic interfacing hardware, Buses and memory/peripheral connections, Interrupts, Synchronous and asynchronous connections, Serial and parallel interfaces, Analog interfaces, Special interfaces. Prerequisites: CMP 431, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 553: Computer Manufacturing Technology (Credit Hours 3)

Special topics in the technology of computer manufacturing specially materials, Devices and computer equipment, Quality control and reliability. Prerequisites: CMP 231, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 554: Computer Peripherals (Credit Hours 3)

Types of computer peripherals, Connection of peripherals, Use of channels, Programming of channels, Operation of channels in concurrence with CPU, Synchronization and handshaking. Prerequisites: CMP 431, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 555: Embedded Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Embedded system design process: development, simulation and testing, embedded computing platform, embedded system interfacing, Use of embedded systems in applications in different fields (communication, networking and industry). Prerequisites: CMP 431, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 556: Process Control and Instrumentation (Credit Hours 3)

Process dynamics using transfer functions and state variables, Control modes, Detection, Transmission and recording of process variables, Pneumatic and electronic controllers, Final control element, Introduction to computer control. Prerequisites: CMP 571, Lecture Hours 3 Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 571: Control Systems 3 (Credit Hours 3)

Pole assignment for MIMO systems, Luenbergers observers, Switching theory, Design of control system with incomplete state feedback and outputs, Discrete state representation, Impulse response matrix, Equilibrium, Controllability and observability, Pole location, State observers, Dead zone, Response of multivariable D.T.C systems. Prerequisites: CMP 472, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 573: Computer Control Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Types of control systems, Structure of programmable logic controllers, Basic set of instructions, Timers, Registers, Applications, Control systems using sequential PLC, Development of step programs, Controllers of displacement, Step function, Followers, Micro processor control systems, Three terms control using micro, Processors, Interfacing between controllers, Sensors. Prerequisites: CMP 471 Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 574: Artificial Neural Networks (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction, Overview of neural network history and types of problems: function approximation, classification, data clustering, time series, and dynamic systems, Feed forward neural networks and radial basis function: learning, overlearning, and initialization of neural networks, Theory and background of neural networks, Hopfield nets, Feed forward networks, Recurrent networks and networks allowing for unsupervised Hebbian and competitive learning, Neural net applications in classification, Classification and clustering with neural networks: two classes, many classes, neural network classifiers and relations to other classifiers, Perceptron as classifier, Nearest-neighbor classification, Vector quantization, Unsupervised methods, Self-organizing maps, and the Hopfield network. Prerequisites: CMP 431, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 575: Kinematics and Dynamics of Robot (Credit Hours 3)

Potential of robot motion, Homogenous matrices, forward and backward solution of robot motion, Differential displacement of robot, Euler and La. Prerequisites: CMP 571, Lecture Hours , Exercise/Lab 1

CMP 581: Special Topics in Computer Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Independent study in various problem areas of computer engineering may be assigned to individual students or to groups, Readings assigned and frequent consultations held. Prerequisites: As Advised, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 353: Signals & Systems 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Continuous-time and discrete-time signals, Exponential and sinusoidal signals, Unit impulse and unit step functions, Continuous-time and discrete-time systems, System properties (Linearity, Causality, Time invariance, Stability, Systems with memory), Linear time-invariant systems (Continuous and Discrete Convolutions), Properties of LTI Systems, Causal LTI systems described by differential and difference equations, Fourier series representation of continuous and discrete periodic signals, Properties of CT and DT Fourier series (Linearity, Time Shifting, Time reversal, Multiplication, etc.). Prerequisites: EPR 263, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 411: Communications 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Amplitude modulation (conventional AM, SSB, DSB and VSB) and demodulation, Angle modulation and demodulation (PM and FM), Automatic gain control, Automatic frequency control, FDM Systems, Broadcast transmitters and receivers (AM SSB and FM) and circuits (Detectors, Mixers, Automatic gain control, Automatic frequency control, Phase-locked-loop, Applications of class C RF power amplifiers: limiters, harmonic generators and amplitude modulators, FM stereo broadcast transmitters and receivers. PAM, PWM, PPM and PCM, DELTA modulation. Digital modulation: ASK, PSK and FSK. Prerequisites: ELE 362 Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

ELE 211: Electronics 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to crystalline properties of semiconductors, Energy band theory, Conduction in semiconductors (electrons and holes, conductivity, donor and acceptor impurities, Fermi level, diffusion, continuity equation), Semiconductor diode (theory of the P-N junction, the volt-current characteristics, junction potential, forward and reverse bias, diffusion capacitance), Diode circuit applications (rectifier circuits, voltage doublers, clipping circuits), Zener diode, Schottky barrier diodes, Light emitting diodes (LED), Solar cells. Prerequisites: PHY 132. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

ELE 212: Electronics 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT), Static and dynamics characteristics, Field Effect Transistor (FET), linear, nonlinear and pinch off regions, Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET) and Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET): physical structure, basic configurations, the V-I characteristics, FETs applications: MOSFET as a resistance, JFET as a constant current source, Single stage amplifiers (biasing, small signal models). Other semiconductor devices: Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) construction, Operation, Application, Diac, Triac and Quadracs. Prerequisites: ELE 211. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

ELE 214: Logic Design (Credit Hours 3)

Review on number systems: positional notation, binary number systems, number base conversion, octal and hexadecimal, negative numbers, coded number systems, Switching functions: main operators, postulates and theorems, Analysis and synthesis of switching functions, incompletely specified functions, Design using NAND and NOR gates, Storage devices: 1-bit storage, set-reset FF, clocked SR-FF, positive and negative-edge triggered SR-FF, JK-FF, Race-around condition, Master-slave JK-FF, D-FF, T-FF, Excitation table. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

ELE 351: Electronic Measurements (Credit Hours 2)

Analog to digital and digital to analog converters, Voltage-to-frequency converters. Digital measuring instruments: digital voltmeters, digital counters, frequency and time meters, function generators, Oscilloscopes: block diagram, deflection sensitivity, applications in phase and frequency measurements, Digital oscilloscopes: theory of operation and application, digital sensors and applications, Microprocessor based measuring systems. Prerequisites: ELE 361. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

ELE 361: Electronic Circuits 1 (Credit Hours 4)

Transistor small signal models: Z-, y- and h- parameters, Analysis of audio frequency (AF) amplifiers: RC-coupled, frequency response, AF power amplifiers: Class-A, Push-pull operation (Class-A, Class-B, Class AB), Video frequency amplifiers, Tuned Radio frequency (RF) voltage amplifiers, RF power amplifiers, and Waveform shaping circuits. Prerequisites: ELE 212. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 3

ELE 362: Electronic Circuits 2 (Credit Hours 4)

Feedback amplifiers (FB): FB concept, stability, general characteristics of negative FB amplifiers, input and output impedances with FB, Operational amplifiers (OPAMPs): difference amplifier, OPAMP specifications and frequency characteristics, OPAMP applications: inverting, non-inverting, adder, subtracter, integrator, differentiator, Oscillators: concept of stability and oscillations, OPAMP oscillators (rectangular, sinusoidal, Wien bridge, phase shift, and tuned circuits). Multivibrators (MVs): bistable MVs, triggering, Schmitt trigger, monostable and astable MVs, Voltage regulators: basic requirements, regulator types (shunt, series and FB-regulators). Prerequisites: ELE 361. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 3

ELE 363: Digital Circuits and Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Number systems, Switching algebra, Hardware description languages, Simplification of Boolean functions, Combinational logic, Sequential logic: state table and transition diagram, design of digital systems, incompletely specified states, counters, shift registers, Miscellaneous topics: adders, subtracters, decoders, coders, multiplexer/demultiplexer, memories (ROM, PLA, RAM). Prerequisites: ELE 361, ELE 214. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

EPR 261: Electrical Circuits 1 (Credit Hours 4)

Analysis of resistive circuits by simplifications (source transformations, combination of elements, star/delta and delta /star transformations, node and loop analysis), Sinusoidal steady state analysis, Phasor diagram representation, Network theorems (superposition, Thevenin, Norton, compensation and maximum power transfer), Analysis of circuits with AC excitation in the time domain, Analysis of AC circuits in the frequency domain using complex number algebra, Application of network theorems on alternating current circuits, Electric power, Complex power calculations and power factor, Circuits with nonlinear resistances, Analysis of electrical circuits with non-sinusoidal alternating currents, Higher order harmonics. Prerequisites: PHY 132. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 3

EPR 262: Electrical Measurements 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to measurements, Units, Standards, Method of measurement, Dynamics and types of deflection instruments, Moving coil, Moving iron, Electro-dynamic instruments and applications, Current, Voltage, Power, Energy, Charge, Power factor and frequency measurements, Waveform error in rectifier voltmeter and diode peak voltmeters, Null methods such as potentiometers, DC and AC bridges, Measurement of non-electrical parameters: strain, temperature measurement. Prerequisites: PHY 132. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

EPR 263: Electrical Circuits 2 (Credit Hours 4)

Analysis of AC circuits using circuit theorems: loop and node analysis, Thevenin, Norton, reciprocity and maximum power transfer theorems, RLC circuits (basic circuit equations in the time domain, frequency response), Magnetically coupled circuits (linear transformer equivalent circuits, ideal transformer), Series and parallel resonance circuits, Quality factor, 3 dB bandwidth, Resonance in mutually coupled circuits, Passive filters (LP, HP, BP, and BS), Three phase circuits (connections, transformations, power measurements and calculations), Fourier and harmonic analysis (harmonic generation, distortion calculation), Applications. Prerequisites: EPR 261. Lecture Hours Exercise/Lab 3

EPR 341: Energy Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Energy resources and electric power generation, Power system structure: generation, transmission, and distribution, Power system components: generators, transformers, transmission lines, and circuit breakers, Power system analysis: power flow, active and reactive power controls, fault analysis and protection, power system stability. Prerequisites: EPR 261. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

EPR 441: Electrical Machines (Credit Hours 3)

Theory, basic concepts and operating characteristics, and applications of AC and DC machinery, Transformers and control devices, Generators and motors, Induction motor theory, Synchronous machine theory, Fractional HP motor theory, Steady-state analysis of AC machines: synchronous, induction, reluctance, and single phase, including permanent magnet machines, Development of models for steady state, starting, speed control, Linear and nonlinear analysis of synchronous machines. Prerequisites: EPR 341. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

EPR 442: Actuators and Power Electronics (Credit Hours 3)

Single phase induction motors, two phase machines and applications in control systems, Special AC machines. Power diodes, Power bipolar junction transistors, Thyristors, Rectifiers, Principles of power conditioning, Switching characteristics of power semiconductor devices, Computer simulation of power electronic circuits, Analysis, design, and applications of power converters. Prerequisites: EPR 441. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 381: Managerial and Engineering Economics (Credit Hours 2)

MPR 243: Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (Credit Hours 3)

Electronics and Communication Engineering

CMP 231: Computer Organization (Credit Hours 3)

CMP 451: Microprocessors and Applications (Credit Hours 3)

CMP 471: Control Systems 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to control systems, Advantages of closed-loop feedback systems, The role of the system mathematical model, Block diagrams and signal flow graphs, The basic control system design problem, stability in control systems, Frequency response analysis techniques, Root-locus analysis, Elementary lead-lag compensation, Examples on continuous control systems, Transient response, Static error analysis, Frequency response, Polar plots, Logarithmic plots, Relative stability, Root locus, Compensation in frequency domain. Prerequisites: MTH 311. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

CMP 472: Control Systems 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Optimal control of continuous systems, Stability of closed loop systems, Discrete control systems, Z-Transform, Modified Z-Transform, Impulse T.F., Static error, Jury stability analysis, Frequency response, Classical design of D.T.C. system, Design of D.T.C. with dead zone. Prerequisites: CMP 471. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab1

COM 362: Signal Analysis (Credit Hours 3)

Continuous and discrete time signals and systems, Continuous time convolution, Discrete time convolution, Fourier series representation of periodic signals: Fourier representation of continuous time periodic signals, Fourier series representation of discrete time periodic signals, The continuous-time Fourier transform: the Fourier transform for periodic signals, the properties of continuous-time Fourier transform, The discrete-time Fourier transform: representation of a periodic signals, the discrete Fourier transform for periodic signals, properties of the discrete-time Fourier transform, The Z-transform: region of convergence, the Inverse Z-transform, Properties of the Z-transform. Prerequisites: MTH 311. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 411: Communications 1 (Credit Hours 3)

COM 412: Communications 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Random processes representation, Noise in AM, FM and PM communication systems, Noise in pulse modulation systems, Matched filter receiver, Error detection and correction, Baseband Pulse Transmission: line codes, equalizers, filter, probability of errors in baseband, Intersymbol interference, Raised Cosine spectrum, Regenerative repeaters, Eye pattern, Spectrum of pulse amplitude modulation. Signal space analysis, Correlation receiver, Passband data transmission, BPSK, QPSK, QPSK, Spectrum and generation, Hybrid amplitude-phase modulation, Coherent frequency shift keying, Noncoherent binary FSK, Differential phase shift keying. Comparison of digital modulation schemes. Prerequisites: COM 411. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

COM 413: Electromagnetic Waves (Credit Hours 3)

Boundary conditions for different media, Retarded potentials, Time harmonic fields, Plane waves in free space, Plane waves in lossy media, Wave polarization, Wave type, Pointing vector, Phase and group velocities, Reflection and transmission of waves, TEM transmission lines, Ideal two conductor transmission line, Waveguides, Cutoff frequencies, Mode spectrum, Attenuation, Cavity resonators, Transmission lines equivalent circuits, Transmission line circuit theory, Smith chart, Microwave solid state devices, Microwave vacuum electronics. Prerequisites: MTH 311, PHY 231. Lecture Hours 3 Exercise/Lab 2

COM 500: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 0)

COM 501: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 4)

Continuation to the bachelor project started in COM 500. Prerequisites: COM 500. Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 4

COM 520: Telecommunication Networks (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to telecommunications, Telegraph and telephone, Switching: telegraph, telephone, telex, data, signaling, ISDN, broad band, private switching. Network multiplexing: analog, digital, wavelength division, Data transmission interface equipment: modems, digital data interface equipment, Codecs: audio, video, Copper lines: open wire, twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, Optical fiber technology: types of optical fibers, cables, applications, Radio relay systems, Mobile radio: service mode technology, Satellites: services, technology, digital subscriber lines. Prerequisites: COM 412. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 521: Antennas and Propagation (Credit Hours 3)

Fundamentals and definitions for transmitting and receiving antennas and antenna arrays, Dipoles, Antenna arrays, Resonant antennas wires and patches: folded dipole antennas, Yagi Uda antennas, microstrip antennas, broadband antennas: travelling wave wire antennas, helical antennas, biconical antennas, sleeve antennas, Aperture antennas: rectangular and circular apertures, reflector antennas, Feeding networks for wire antennas, Reflectors. Free space, ground wave, Ionospheric and tropospheric propagation. Prerequisites: COM 413. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 522: Optical Networks (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to optical networks, Propagation of signals in optical fiber, Components (couplers, multiplexers and filters, optical amplifiers, transmitters, detectors, switches, wavelength converters), Modulation and demodulation, Transmission system engineering, Client layers of optical layer, WDM network elements and design, Control and management, Photonic packet switching, Design example. Prerequisites: COM 422, COM 527. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 523: Mobile Communication Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Conventional telephone systems, Traffic theory, Conventional mobile system, Frequency spectral efficiency, Methods of increasing system capacity, System, Architecture, Access schemes, Interference in cellular system, Hand off, propagation models, Fading and Doppler in cellular system, GSM system architecture, GSM channel coding, Ciphering and modulation, System management, CDMA spread spectrum systems, Direct sequence SSS, The performance of DS-SSS, CDMA air links: the forward pilot channel, sync channel, paging channel, traffic channel, Access channel, Types of codes used in CDMA, Power and Hand-off. Prerequisites: COM 413, COM 411. Lecture Hours 3 Exercise/Lab 1

COM 524: Satellite Communication Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Communication satellite system, Orbiting satellites, The satellite channel, The radio frequency link and link calculation, Satellite electronics, Modulation techniques, Multiple access technique: frequency division multiple access, time division multiple access and code division multiple access, On board processing, Satellites for personal and mobile communications. Prerequisites: COM 412. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

COM 525: Computer Communication Networks (Credit Hours 3)

Classification of computer communication networks, LAN topologies, Transmission media, Error control, Fundamentals of queuing theory, Performance of local area networks, LAN standards, Practical examples for LAN operating systems, LAN security. Prerequisites: COM 524, CMP 431 Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 526: Data Communication Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Overview of data communication systems with introduction to network Protocols, Characterization of random processes, Continuous wave modulation (amplitude, frequency and angle modulation, frequency division multiplexing, phase locked loops), Pulse modulation (sampling and quantization, pulse code modulation, time division multiplexing), Baseband pulse transmission (matched filter, noise error rate, inter symbol interference, digital subscriber lines), Passband digital transmission (coherent frequency and phase shift keying, hybrid amplitude/phase modulation, voice band modems), Spread spectrum modulation (direct sequence and frequency hopping), Fundamental limits of information theory (source and channel coding theorems, information capacity theorem, rate distortion theory and data compression), Error control coding (linear block codes, cyclic and convolutional codes, trellis coded modulation, turbo codes), Physical layer in network protocols. Prerequisites: COM 524. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 527: Optical Fiber Communication Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Overview of optical fiber communications, Optical fiber power launching and coupling, Optical receiver operation, Digital and analog detectors and preamplifiers, Digital transmission systems, Point to point links, System considerations, Power and rise time budgets, Analog systems, Carrier to noise ratio, Multichannel transmission techniques, Coherent optical fiber communication, WDM multiplexing, Optical amplifiers, Optical receivers. Prerequisites: COM 421, COM 422, ELE 522 Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 529 Microwave Components and Measurements (Credit Hours 3)

Equivalent circuit of waveguides: N-port circuit, circuit description, scattering parameters, excitation of wave guides, waveguides coupling by aperture, Passive devices: terminations, attenuators, phase shifters, directional couplers, Hybrid junctions, Circuit theory of resonators, Fabry Perot and optical resonators, Microwave and optical measurements: detection of optical power, detection and measurement of microwave power, measurement of wavelength, measurement of impedance, fibber parameter measurements. Prerequisites: COM 421. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 530: Television Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Scanning methods and video bandwidth, synchronization, Black and white TV picture tube and camera, Black and white transmitter and receiver and their associated circuits, Color TV systems (PAL, SECAM, NTSC), PAL coder and decoder, SECAM coder and decoder, NTSC coder and decoder, Color TV transmitter and receiver, Color TV picture tube and camera. Alignment of color TV receivers. Prerequisites: COM 422. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 531: Acoustics and Ultrasonic Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Plane and spherical waves, Simple and compound sound sources, dynamically analogous mechanical and acoustical circuits, Acoustic transducers, Loudspeakers: types and systems, Microphone: types and systems, Measurements of sound, Acoustics and Hearing, Acoustic environment outdoors, Acoustic environment indoors, Ultrasonic applications. Prerequisites: PHY 231. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 551: Antennas and Propagation (Credit Hours 3)

Fundamentals and definitions for transmitting and receiving antennas and antenna arrays, Dipoles, Antenna arrays, Resonant antenna wires and patches: folded dipole antennas, Yagi Uda antennas, microstrip antennas, Broadband antennas: traveling wave wire antennas, helical antennas, biconical antennas, sleeve antennas, Aperture antennas: rectangular and circular apertures, reflector antennas, Feeding networks for wire antennas, Reflectors, Free space, Ground wave, Ionospheric and tropospheric. Prerequisites: COM 421. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 561: Digital Signal Processing (Credit Hours 3)

Digital filter design: finite impulse response, Infinite impulse response, Adaptive digital filters: concepts, algorithms, applications, Speech coders: speech signal analysis, waveform coders, vocoders, hybrid coders, Image processing: image coding, image enhancement, image compression. Prerequisites: COM 362. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 581: Special Topics in Electronics and Communication (Credit Hours 3)

Independent study in various problem areas of communication engineering may be assigned to individual students or to groups, Readings assigned and frequent consultations held. Prerequisites: As Advised. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

COM 582: Introduction to Information Theory (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction: uncertainty, information, entropy and its properties, Source coding: Shannon coding, prefix coding, Kraft-Mcmillan inequality, First Shannon theorem, Huffman coding, Lempel Ziv coding, Discrete memoryless channels: transition probability, binary symmetric channel, Mutual information and its properties, Channel capacity, Definition, Binary symmetric channel. Channel coding theorem: second Shannon theorem differential entropy and mutual information for continuous ensemples, Differential entropy, Mutual information, Channel capacity theorem: implications on different communication systems, Constant rate encoding, Linear encoding, Kraft rule for inequalities, Variable rate data compression Hofmann coding. Prerequisites: COM 524, MTH 312 Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

ELE 211: Electronics 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to crystalline properties of semiconductors, Energy band theory, Conduction in semiconductors (electrons and holes, conductivity, donor and acceptor impurities, fermi level, diffusion, continuity equation), Semiconductor diode (theory of the P-N junction, the volt-current characteristics, junction potential, forward and reverse bias, diffusion capacitance), Diode circuit applications (rectifier circuits, voltage doublers, clipping circuits), Zener diode, Schottky barrier diodes, Light emitting diodes (LED), Solar cells. Prerequisites: PHY 132. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

ELE 212: Electronics 2 (Credit Hours 3)

ELE 214: Logic Design (Credit Hours: 3)

ELE 351: Electronic Measurements (Credit Hours 2)

ELE 361: Electronic Circuits 1 (Credit Hours 4)

Transistor small signal models: Z-, y- and h- parameters, Analysis of audio frequency (AF) amplifiers: RC-coupled, frequency response, AF power amplifiers: Class-A, Push-pull operation (Class-A, Class-B, Class AB), Video frequency amplifiers, Tuned Radio frequency (RF) voltage amplifiers, RF power amplifiers, Waveform shaping circuits. Prerequisites: ELE 212. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 3

ELE 362: Electronic Circuits 2 (Credit Hours 4)

ELE 363: Digital Circuits and Systems (Credit Hours 3)

ELE 411: Advanced Electronics (Credit Hours 3)

Digital VLSI, Combinational MOS logic circuits (NMOS, CMOS and pseudo NMOS: design, area, delay and power), Cascaded and distributed drivers, Structured MOS logic, (switch logic, programmable logic arrays), Analog VLSI, Switched capacitor circuits, Basic CMOS circuits (MOS transconductors, MOS resistors, MOS multipliers), Clocked logic circuits, Memory circuits, Reliability theory and design, Testing of digital circuits, Design for testability. Prerequisites: ELE 362. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

ELE 412: Optical Electronics (Credit Hours 3)

Interaction of radiation and atomic systems, Theory of laser oscillation: Fabry Perot laser, oscillation, frequency, power output, some laser system, electro-optic modulation of laser, OPTO-electronic semiconductor devices, DC and AC characteristics, PIN and avalanche photodiodes, Applications: OPTO isolator types, parameters and characteristics, circuit applications, Solar cells, LCD's. Prerequisites: ELE 411Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

ELE 511: Radio Frequency Microelectronics (Credit Hours 3)

The theory and practice of Radio Frequency (RF) engineering, Transmission lines, and scattering parameters, Design of RF components (low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, oscillators, RF power detectors, active/passive mixers, power amplifiers), Properties and representation of noise, Passive device design (micro strip lines, diodes, IC resistors, IC capacitors, and IC inductors), Active device design (bipolar and FET's). Prerequisites: ELE 411, COM 413. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

ELE 512: Microwave Electronic Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Microwave linear beam tubes (O-type): two cavity klystron, reflex klystron, multi cavity klystron amplifiers, travelling wave tube amplifiers, backward wave oscillator, extended interaction oscillator, Microwave crossed field tubes (M-type): magnetron oscillators, forward wave crossed field amplifier, backward wave crossed field amplifier (Amplitron), backward wave crossed field oscillator (Carcinotron), Gyratron, Microwave solid state devices: Schottky barrier mixer diodes, tunnel diodes, transferred electron devices, IMPATT, TRAPATT, BARITT, Varactors, Parametric devices: Manley-Rowe relations, parametric up converters, negative resistance parametric. Prerequisites: COM 421. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

ELE 521: Electronic Systems Design (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to MOS technology, Geometrical design rules and layout, Circuit characterization, Regular structure (PLA), Clocked systems (FSM), Memory, Scaling, Analog circuits layout, CMOS design project, Introduction to PLDs, CPLDs and FPGAs, Commercial available FPGAS, Design development systems, Design characterization, Design examples. Prerequisites: ELE 411. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

ELE 522: Semiconductor Devices (Credit Hours 3)

Metal-Semiconductor junctions (Schottky barriers), Heterojunctions, Solar cells, Light emitting diodes, Photodetector diodes, JFET's, MESFET's, MOSFET's, VLSI bipolar and MOS devices, CCD's power devices (PIN and rectifier diodes, SCR's, power switching transistors). Prerequisites: ELE 521. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

ELE 524: Microsystems Technology (Credit Hours 3)

Physical principles, Design, and micro fabrication technologies pertinent to input (sensor) and output (actuator) devices for multimedia applications such as document and video imaging devices, Micro mirror projection displays and micro-electro-mechanical systems. Prerequisites: ELE 411. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

ELE 525: Integrated Circuits Technology (Credit Hours 3)

Defining terms, Technology roadmap, Basic silicon processes, Fabrication of passive and active components, Process integration and standard technologies, Process simulation, Layout design rules, Layout parasitics, typical examples, Layout techniques, Interconnect modeling, Substrate coupling issues, ESD protection. Prerequisites: ELE 212. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

ELE 526: Analog Integrated Circuit Design (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to analog VLSI, Device modeling, Basic analog building blocks (current mirrors, common source, common drain, common gate, cascode), Noise, Voltage and current references differential pair, Frequency response, Stability and frequency compensation, Operational amplifiers (basic, two-stage, Miller, symmetrical, telescopic, folded, cascode), Noise, Voltage and current references. Prerequisites: ELE 361. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

ELE 561: Integrated Circuits (Credit Hours 3)

Switching characteristics of transistors, Digital integrated circuits including ECL, T2L, CMOS, BiCMOS, Low voltage-low power and high performance design issues, Lab project, Design of analog circuits such as: current sources and mirrors, differential, low-noise and feedback amplifiers, mixers and oscillators, Applications of these circuits in areas such as A/D and D/A conversion and receiver front-end. Prerequisites ELE 411. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

ELE 563: Integrated VLSI Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Integrated system design, Memory cells and systems, Logic arrays, VLSI design methodologies, Applications in digital signal and data processing systems, Low-power, low-voltage design issues. Prerequisites: ELE 212, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

ELE 564: Integrated Circuits Applications (Credit Hours 3)

Amplifiers: RF IF and video, Oscillators: tuned and un-tuned oscillators stability, VCO, phase locked loop, Modulators: AM, SSB balanced FM, PM, pulse modulators, digital modulators, Demodulators: AM, FM and PM detectors, Transmitter and receiver circuits, Circuit simulators, Digital, Analog and mixed mode. Prerequisites: COM 422. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

EPR 261: Electrical Circuits 1 (Credit Hours 4)

EPR 262: Electrical Measurements I (Credit Hours 3)

EPR 263: Electrical Circuits 2 (Credit Hours: 4)

EPR 341: Energy Systems (Credit Hours 3)

EPR 441: Electrical Machines (Credit Hours 3)

EPR 442: Actuators and Power Electronics (Credit Hours 3)

Electrical Power Engineering

CMP 231: Computer Organization (Credit Hours 3)

Description of a hypothetical computer system, The CPU main memory, I/O subsystem and all related components. In-depth discussion of the architecture of the Intel 80x86 based microprocessors and of available assemblers, Linkers, library managers and debugging tool. Macro assembler programming techniques involving building, Incorporating and maintaining libraries, and using assembler pseudo-ops and directives. Debugging and testing techniques, Interfacing a high level language with an assembly language, Chip level programming of microprocessor type systems, Topics covered include I/O ports, I/O devices and controllers, DMA channels, priority. Prerequisites: CMP 132. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

CMP 451: Microprocessors and Applications (Credit Hours 3)

CMP 471: Control Systems 1 (Credit Hours 3)

CMP 472: Control Systems 2 (Credit Hours 3)

COM 362: Signal Analysis (Credit Hours: 3)

ELE 211: Electronics 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to crystalline properties of semiconductors, Energy band theory, Conduction in semiconductors (electrons and holes, conductivity, donor and acceptor impurities, fermi level, diffusion, continuity equation), Semiconductor diode (theory of the P-N junction, the volt-current characteristics, junction potential, forward and reverse bias, diffusion capacitance), Diode circuit applications (rectifier circuits, voltage doublers, clipping circuits), Zener diode, Schottky barrier diodes, Light emitting diodes (LED), Solar cells. Prerequisites: PHY 132. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

ELE 212: Electronics 2 (Credit Hours 3)

ELE 214: Logic Design (Credit Hours 3)

ELE 351: Electronic Measurements (Credit Hours 2)

Analog to digital and digital to analog converters, Voltage-to-frequency converters. Digital measuring instruments: digital voltmeters, digital counters, frequency and time meters, and function generators, Oscilloscopes: block diagram, deflection sensitivity, applications in phase and frequency measurements, Digital oscilloscopes: theory of operation and application, digital sensors and applications, Microprocessor based measuring systems. Prerequisites: ELE 361. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

ELE 361: Electronic Circuits 1 (Credit Hours 4)

ELE 362: Electronic Circuits 2 (Credit Hours 4)

ELE 363: Digital Circuits and Systems (Credit Hours 3)

EPR 261: Electrical Circuits 1 (Credit Hours 4)

EPR 262: Electrical Measurements 1 (Credit Hours 3)

EPR 263: Electrical Circuits 2 (Credit Hours 4)

EPR 341: Energy Systems (Credit Hours 3)

EPR 411: Power System Analysis 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Symmetrical components: Synthesis of unsymmetrical phasor diagrams from their symmetrical components, The symmetrical components of unsymmetrical systems, Power in terms of symmetrical components, Positive, negative and zero phase sequence networks, Unsymmetrical faults: Shunt faults, Series faults, Network matrices: Network topology, System admittance and system impedance matrices, Load flow solutions and control: Load flow equations, The Gauss-Seidel method, Newton-Raphson method and approximations, De-coupled methods, Regulating transformers. Prerequisites: EPR 421. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

EPR 421: Transmission & Distribution of Electrical Energy (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction, Representation of power systems, Parameters of transmission lines, Models of transmission lines, Series impedance, Electrical capacitance, Representation of capacitance in parallel with transmission lines, Voltage and current relationships in transmission lines, Operation characteristics, Symmetrical components, Unsymmetrical faults on transmission lines, Introduction to underground cables, Design of transmission lines, Mechanical design, High-voltage dc overhead transmission lines, Insulated electrical cables, Determination of faults in underground cables, Design of electrical distribution systems, Substations, Introduction to power system planning. Prerequisites: EPR 261, MTH 212. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

EPR 431: High Voltage Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Advantages and limitations of using high voltages for transmission, Generation and measurement of high voltage for testing, Generation of impulse waves, The impulse generators, Specifications of high voltage laboratories, Insulators for transmission lines and substations, Insulator materials: Shapes and types, factors affecting performance of insulators, Testing of insulators: Destructive and non-destructive insulation tests- electrical breakdown in gases, Ionization and attachment coefficients, Electro-negative gases, Electrical breakdown in liquids and solids. Corona discharge, Single and three-core cables, Electrical stresses in cables, High voltage equivalent circuits, High voltage cables, Thermal properties of cables, Earthing systems. Prerequisites: EPR 341. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

EPR 444: Electrical Machines 1 (Credit Hours 3)

DC machines: Theory and design: The generation of e.m.f., Work, Power, Force torque, The magnetic circuit of the DC machine, Armature windings, Armature reaction, Inductance, Energy in magnetic field, Commutation, Methods of excitation, Load characteristics of DC generators and motors, Efficiency, Testing of DC machines, Special DC machines, Construction of DC machines, Mechanical details, Design, Main dimensions, The armature, Design of poles and inter-poles, Design of commutator, Calculation of efficiency, Examples on the design of dc motors and generators. Prerequisites: EPR 341. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

EPR 445: Electrical Machines 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Transformers: Theory and design: Fundamental concepts, Mutual inductance, Electric and magnetic circuits, Power transformers, Phasor diagrams, Magnetizing current and core loss, Equivalent circuits, Transformers at load, Efficiency, Voltage regulation, Three phase transformers, Three phase transformer connections, Three phase to two phase connections, Auto transformer, Voltage regulation in auto transformers, Tap changers, On load tap changers, Harmonics, Transformers testing, Transformer design, Main dimensions, Magnetic cores, Transformer windings, Insulation, Cooling, Calculation of transformer characteristics, Examples on transformer design. Prerequisites: EPR 341 Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

EPR 446: Electrical Machines 3 (Credit Hours 4)

Synchronous machines: Theory and design: Introduction, Cylindrical-rotor and salient-pole synchronous machines, Types of windings in ac machines, Winding coefficients, Generator performance, Motor performance, Phasor diagrams in three-phase synchronous machines, Synchronous impedance steady state operation, Voltage regulation, Parallel operation, Synchronous machine to an infinite bus, The synchronization process, The V curves, power angle characteristics, The two-reaction theory, Open circuit characteristics, Short circuit characteristics, Potier reactance, Zero-power-factor characteristic, Damper bars, Testing of synchronous machines, Construction, Design, Main dimensions, Examples on the design of turbo-generators and low speed generators. Prerequisites: EPR 444. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 3

EPR 451: Power Electronics 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to power electronics, Power diodes, Thyristors: Construction, Characteristics, Application in rectifier circuits (converters), Firing circuits, Power transistors as switches, Phase shift controls, Phase controlled rectifiers-static switches. Prerequisites: ELE 212 Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

EPR 461: Economics of Generation & Operation (Credit Hours 3)

Load curves, Variation in demand, Load diversity. Power plant layout: thermal power plants, Hydro electric plants, Diesel and gas turbine plants, Main equipment, Auxiliaries, Bus-bar arrangements. Power plant economics: Capital cost, Operating cost, fixed charge rate, Selection of plant and size and unit size, Operation and economics of spinning reserve. Tariffs, Effect of low power factor, Power factor improvement, most economic power factor. Optimal operation of power systems: Modeling of fuel cost for thermal generation, optimal operation of thermal system, Accounting for system losses, optimal operation of hydro-thermal system. New energy sources: Solar energy, Wind energy, Other energy sources: Tidal, Geothermal. Prerequisites: EPR 421. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

EPR 462: Utilization of Electrical Energy (Credit Hours 3)

Electrical traction systems, Mechanical and electrical characteristics, Speed curves, Operations during electrical traction, Electrical traction motors, Modern control of traction motors. Illumination: Artificial illumination requirements and characteristics, Standard specifications, Types of lamps and luminaries, Illumination curves, Installation of lamps, Luminaries and connections, gas filled lamp ignition. Electric heating: Resistance wires, Electric furnaces, Induction heating. Electric welding of metals: Welding transformers and generators, Arc welding, Spot welding. Electrolytic processes: Metal coating. Electric transportation: Cranes and hoists, Elevators and conveyor belts. Prerequisites: EPR 444. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

EPR 500: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 0)

An engineering assignment requiring the student to demonstrate initiative and assume responsibility. The student will select a project at the end of the ninth semester; Students can propose their own project. A faculty member will provide supervision. A project report is required at the end of the tenth semester. Prerequisites: As Advised. Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 4

EPR 501: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 4)

Continuation to the bachelor project started in EPR 500. Prerequisites: EPR 500. Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 4

EPR 511: Power System Analysis 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Transients in electrical systems: Types of transients, Equivalent circuits of power system elements, Multi-machine linear systems, Maximum power and loading limit, Modeling of basic elements of electrical systems: Vector diagram representation, Simplified systems, Excitation and speed control systems, Block diagram representation, Simplified criteria of transient stability: Concept of transient stability, Equal area criterion, Numerical solutions of rotor electromechanical equation, Dynamic stability: Analysis of uncontrolled systems, Controlled systems, Power system stabilizers, Voltage stability of loads and power systems: Criteria of voltage stability, Voltage collapse in electrical power. Prerequisites: EPR 411. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

EPR 531: Over-Voltages in Power Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to types of over-voltages in power systems, Lightning over-voltages, Physical phenomenon of lightning, Interaction between lightning and power system, Factors contributing to line design, Switching over-voltages: Recovery transient initiated by the opening of circuit breaker, Double frequency transient, Current suppression, Capacitance switching, Traveling waves: Wave equation, Reflection and refraction of the wave, Lattice diagram, Attenuation and distribution of the wave. Prerequisites: EPR 431. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab Hours1

EPR 532: High Voltage Applications (Credit Hours 3)

Phenomenon of over-voltages in power systems, Wave propagation over lines and equipment, Theory of travelling waves and standing waves, Electrostatic field of extra-high-voltage (EHV) lines, Lightning and lightning protection, Over-voltages in EHV systems caused by switching operations, Insulation characteristics of long air gaps, Power-frequency voltage control and over-voltages, EHV testing and laboratory equipment, Design of EHV lines. Prerequisites: EPR 431. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab Hours1

EPR 541: Electrical Machines 4 (Credit Hours 4)

Induction machines: Theory and design: Introduction, Construction of three-phase induction motors, The magnetic circuit, Slip ring induction motors, Cage motors, Performance at constant flux, Electromotive force, Currents, Torque, Equivalent circuits, Torque speed curves, Phasor diagrams, The circle diagram, Starting methods, Classification of induction motors, High starting torque types, Performance with higher harmonics, Testing of induction motors, The induction generator, The induction regulator, Induction type phase shifter, Single phase induction motors, Construction, Theory of rotating fields, Methods of starting, Fractional horsepower motors, Design of three-phase motors, The output equation, Selection of the main dimensions, Standard frames, Windings, Power Prerequisites: EPR 445. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 3

EPR 542: Generalized Theory of Electrical Machines (Credit Hours 3)

The basic two-pole machine, Krons primitive machine. Linear transformations, Power invariance, Rotating axes of reference, three phase frame of reference, Transformation between different frames of reference, Torque equations, Restrictions. Applications of the generalized theory: dc machines: Steady state and transient operation, Cross-field generators, Electrical braking. Poly-phase synchronous machines: Parameters, Steady state and transient analysis, Dual-excited synchronous machines. Polyphase induction machines: Transformations, Steady state and transient analysis, Special modes of operation, Single phase motors, Revolving field theory, Starting. AC commutator machines, Transformers. Prerequisites: EPR 444. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab Hours1

EPR 543: Special Electrical Machines (Credit Hours 3)

Theory of single-phase rotating machines, Two phase motors, Single-phase induction motors, Windings and connections, Split phase induction motors: Operation and protection, Capacitor start motors, Two value capacitor motors, Shaded pole motors, Drag-cup motors, Linear motors, Synchronous motors, Reluctance motors, Hysteresis motors, Permanent magnet motors, Inductor type motors, Stepper motors, Dc motors, Universal motors, Dc special purpose motors, Variable speed drive systems, Dc servomotors, Selecting motors for required operations. Prerequisites: EPR 541. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab Hours1

EPR 551: Power Electronics 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Ac voltage controllers: The single phase AC voltage controller, Three phase controller, Integral cycle control, Thyristor commutation techniques, Main principles, Circuits, DC choppers: The single thyristor chopper, Two thyristor choppers, Inverters: Single phase circuits, Bridge inverter circuits, DC drives, AC drives, Basics of industrial motor control, Criteria for selecting drive components, DC motor drives, Equivalent circuit of DC motors, Permanent magnet DC motors, DC servomotors, Adjustable speed dc drives, Industrial examples, Electric traction examples, Induction motor drives, Slip power recovery from an induction motor, Forced commutated, Variable frequency ac motor drives, Injection braking of induction motors, Synchronous motor drives, Stepper motor drives, Computer controlled drives. Prerequisites: EPR 451. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

EPR 552: Electric Drives (Credit Hours 3)

Basics of industrial motor control, Criteria for selecting drive components, DC motor drives, Equivalent circuit of DC motors, Permanent magnet DC motors, DC servomotors, Adjustable speed DC drives, Industrial examples, Electric Traction examples, Induction motor drives, Slip power recovery from an induction motor, Forced commutated, Variable frequency ac motor drives, Injection braking of induction motors, Synchronous motor drives, Stepper motor drives, Computer controlled drives. Prerequisites: EPR 551. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

EPR 561: Planning of Electrical Networks (Credit Hours 3)

The utility perspective, Utility financial accounting, Utility economic evaluation, Fixed charge rate, Total annual fixed charge rate, Revenue requirements, Financial and regulatory analysis, Corporate financial simulation, Regulatory incentive, Utility incentives, Power generation economics, Co-generation overview and regulations, Steam turbine co-generation cycles, Gas turbine cycles, Generation planning, Manual and automated generation planning, Dynamic programming, Approximate techniques, Capacity resource planning, Integrated demand-supply planning, Marginal costs, Small improvement projects, Planning under uncertainty, Bulk power transmission planning, Transmission planning methodology and examples. Prerequisites: EPR 461. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab Hours1

EPR 571: Advanced Control of Power (Credit Hours 3)

Central operations: Operation of power systems, Organization and operator activities, Control center experience, Supervisory and control functions: Data acquisition, Monitoring and event processing, Control functions, Reports and calculations, Man-machine communications: Operators duties, Mimic diagram functions, System structures: Subsystems, System classes, System interactions, Performance and reliability considerations: Performance criteria, Software considerations, Hardware considerations, Databases, Technical realization: Central system, Communication system, Maintenance, Real time network modeling, Security, Training, Control system examples. Prerequisites: EPR 461. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab Hours1

EPR 572: Computer Applications in Electric Power Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction: Power system matrices, Input and transfer matrices, Admittance matrices of the bus bars, Impedance matrices, Circuit representation, Programming, Large system simulation and programming, Power flow studies concepts and methods, Approximate and fast methods, Separation methods, Distribution factors, Transfer methods, Optimal performance, Generation control, Error analysis, Simulation of power system components, Application of some computer packages. Prerequisites: EPR 461. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab Hours 1

EPR 581: Protection & Switchgear in Electrical Power Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Protection relaying philosophy and fundamental considerations, Transmission line protection, Short lines, Medium length lines, Long distance power transmission, Compensating distance relaying. Rotating machinery protection: Relay protection for ac generators, Loss of field relay operation, Power transformer protection, Relay input sources, Switchgear engineering: Circuit breakers, Types, Construction, Performance and ratings, Interruption of fault currents and arcs in circuit breakers, Circuit breaker test oscillograms, Circuit breakers synthetic and direct tests. Switching over-voltages, Resistance. Prerequisites: EPR 431. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

EPR 582: Applications in Protection & Switchgear Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Item protection : Protection of generators, Protection of transformers, Protection of bus-bars, Protection of transmission lines (carrier protection), Protection against over-voltages, Protection schemes, Substations, Power stations, Protection of low-voltage systems, Coordination of protective devices. Over-voltage transients and traveling waves, Surge velocity, Surge impedance, Surge power and energy stored. Terminations: Incident reflected and transmitted waves, Applications. Over-voltage protection, Surge diverters, insulated neutral systems over-voltages protection, earthing systems earthing electrodes, Safety and power earthing, Engineering and calculations of systems and equipment earthing resistance. Prerequisites: EPR 581. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab Hours 1

GEN 541: Environmental Impact of Projects (Credit Hours 2)

Definition of the Environment and the different influencing factors. Human Influences of projects: Upgrading, development, economic factors, social factors, cultural factors, aesthetic factors, hygienic and psychological factors, Types of projects: Urban planning projects (residential projects, tourism projects, commercial projects, public buildingsetc.), Infrastructure projects (electricity plants, water supply and sewage networks, road networks, railroad networks, reservoirs, damsetc.). different Industrial projects (textile factories, steel Industries, cement factories, carpet factories, ceramic factories, food factories, electrical appliances, car industriesetc.). Environmental impact of projects: Negative and positive impacts (direct and indirect). The assessment of projects both nationally and internationally in order to avoid the negative consequences of projects on the environment. The approved rates and criteria for the compatibility of projects with environmental topics. Lecture Hours 2 Exercise/Lab 1

Mechatronic Engineering

MAN 221: Production Engineering 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Introduction to machining processes, Cutting elements, Cutting with single edge cutting tools, Cutting tool materials and its characteristics, Cutting velocity and feed, Machining time, Power consumption in cutting, Practical machining operations: turning, shaping, drilling, Cutting with multi-edge, Cutting tools: milling, grinding, lapping, Simple dividing and dividing head, Basic elements of machine tools and specifications, Work fixation, Tool fixation, Process sheet, Machining time allowances, Cost elements, Breakeven point. Prerequisites: MAN 121. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 231: Structure and Properties of Materials (Credit Hours 3)

MAN 232: Stress Analysis (Credit Hours 3)

MAN 241: Mechanical Engineering Drawing (Credit Hours 2)

MAN 311: Theory of Machines (Credit Hours 3)

MAN 321: Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes (Credit Hours 2)

MAN 322: Manufacturing Processes (Credit Hours 2)

MAN 331: Structural Mechanics (Credit Hours 3)

Displacement and deflections, Statically indeterminate structures, Energy methods applied to bar problems, Buckling of columns, Curved beams, Analysis of bars of thin walled sections in shear, Transverse shear, torsion, shear center, Analysis of axi-symmetric shells: thin walled cylinders, spheres, cones, discontinuity stresses, Introduction to structural analysis by matrix methods, Stresses in elastic structures with applications. Prerequisites: MAN 232. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 332: Metals, Alloys and Composites (Credit Hours 2)

MAN 334: Mechanics of Deformable Solids (Credit Hours 3)

MAN 341: Mechanical Design 1 (Credit Hours 3)

MAN 381: Managerial and Engineering Economics (Credit Hours 2)

Introductory finance: time value of money, cash flow analysis, and Investment evaluation methods: present worth, annual worth and internal rate of return, Depreciation models and asset replacement analysis. The impact of inflation, taxation, uncertainty and risk on investment decisions. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

GEN 441: Law for Professional Engineers (Credit Hours 2)

HUM 103: Human Rights (Credit Hours 2)

Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab Hours 0

HUM H03: Environmental Science (Credit Hours 2)

Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab Hours 0

HUM H05: History of Science (Credit Hours 2)

Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab Hours 0

HUM H06: Psychology (Credit Hours 2)

Definition of psychology, Physiological bases of behavior, Sensation,

attention, and perception, Memory, Learning, and training, Manual control,

Process control and automation, Psycho physiological correlation with

behavior, Biofeedback, Experimental psychology. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

HUM H07: Sociology (Credit Hours 2)

Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

HUM H08: Scientific Thinking (Credit Hours 2)

Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

HUM H09: Specific Computer Applications (Credit Hours 2)

Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

MAN 221: Production Engineering 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Introduction to machining processes, Cutting elements, Cutting with single edge cutting tools, Cutting tool materials and its characteristics, Cutting velocity and feed, Machining time, Power consumption in cutting, Practical machining operations: turning, shaping, drilling, Cutting with multi-edge, Cutting tools: milling, grinding, lapping, Simple dividing and dividing head, Basic elements of machine tools and specifications, Work fixation, Tool fixation, Process sheet, Machining time allowances, Cost elements, breakeven point. Prerequisites: MAN 121. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 231: Structure and Properties of Materials (Credit Hours 3)

MAN 232: Stress Analysis (Credit Hours 3)

Equilibrium, Continuity, Material mechanical behavior, Normal force, Shearing force, Bending and twisting moment diagrams, Stresses in simply loaded elastic bars: axial loading, bending and torsion, deformation, stiffness, strain Energy, Stresses in elastic and elasto plastic bars, Residual stresses. Combined loading, Eccentric normal load, Oblique bending: combined bending and torsion, Two-dimensional stresses, Principal stresses, Maximum shear stress, Allowable stresses, Mohr's circle representation, Application to some simple frames, Thin-vessels, Springs, Load and displacement measurement. Prerequisites: MAN 231. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MAN 241: Mechanical Engineering Drawing (Credit Hours 2)

MAN 311: Theory of Machines (Credit Hours 3)

MAN 321: Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes (Credit Hours 2)

MAN 322: Manufacturing Processes (Credit Hours 2)

MAN 331: Structural Mechanics (Credit Hours 3)

Displacement and deflections, Statically indeterminate structures, Energy methods applied to bar problems, Buckling of columns, Curved beams, Analysis of bars of thin walled sections in shear, Transverse shear, torsion, shear center, Analysis of axi-symmetric shells: thin walled cylinders, spheres, cones, discontinuity stresses, Introduction to structural analysis by matrix methods, Stresses in elastic structures with applications. Prerequisites: MAN 232. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 332: Metals, Alloys and Composites (Credit Hours 2)

MAN 334: Mechanics of Deformable Solids (Credit Hours 3)

MAN 341: Mechanical Design 1 (Credit Hours 3)

MAN 381: Managerial and Engineering Economics (Credit Hours 2)

Introductory finance: time value of money, cash flow analysis, Investment evaluation methods: present worth, annual worth and internal rate of return, Depreciation models and asset replacement analysis. The impact of inflation, taxation, uncertainty and risk on investment decisions. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

MAN 441: Mechanical Design 2 (Credit Hours 3)

MAN 481: Quality and Process Control (Credit Hours 2)

MAN 514: Mechanical Design 3 (Credit Hours 3)

MAN 515: Electromechanical Machine Design (Credit Hours 3)

MAN 592: Project Management (Credit Hours 2)

MKT 411: Mechatronics 1 (Credit Hours 3)

An introduction to some of the basic methods and principles used in Mechatronics engineering, Measurement and analysis, History of the engineering profession, History of mechatronics, Study of the mechatronics design process and integration of electronic engineering, Electrical engineering, Computer technology and control engineering with mechanical engineering in the design, Manufacture and maintenance of a wide range of engineering products and processes, Engineering graphics fundamentals of multi-view, isometric, oblique and perspective projections, computer-aided drawing (CAD), Freehand sketching, and interpretation of technical drawings, A mechatronic design project/competition with small groups. Prerequisites: EPR 261, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MKT 412: Mechatronics 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Electric and electronic components, Logic gates, Sequential control, Timers and controllers, Operational amplifies and controllers, Sensors, Actuators, Power semiconductors, switching and applications for drive-computer. Prerequisites: MKT 411. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MKT 500: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 0)

An engineering assignment requiring the student to demonstrate initiative and assume responsibility, Students can propose their own project; A project report is required at the end of the tenth semester. Prerequisites: As Advised. Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 4

MKT 501: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 4)

Continuation to the bachelor project started in MKT 500. Prerequisites: MKT 500. Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 4

MKT 571: Robotics 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to robot system components, Sensors & actuators in a robot system, Linear control of manipulators, Nonlinear control of manipulators, Microprocessor control, Trajectory planning and control, Robot programming languages, Robot vision. Prerequisites: CMP 471. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MKT 572: Robotics 2 (Credit Hours 4)

Industrial robot layout, Graphical analysis of robots, Coordinate control of robots, Direct and inverse kinematics of robot arms, Coordinate transformations, Denavit-hartenberg parameters, Forward kinematics, Inverse analysis, Path generation, path analysis and path optimization. Prerequisites: MKT 571. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 3

MKT 573: Advanced Control Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Stochastic systems, optimal estimation, System identification and adaptive control, nonlinear systems, State portraits, Stability theory, Fuzzy logic control. Prerequisites: CMP 471. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

MKT 574: Mechanisms and Industrial Robots (Credit Hours 3)

Types of mechanisms, Mechanisms for special purposes, Miniature mechanisms, Spatial mechanisms, Power transmission mechanisms, Robot technology, Robot programming, Applications. Prerequisites: MAN 311, MAN 312. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MKT E01: Elective 1 (Credit Hours 3)

See List of available Electives. Prerequisites: See List, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MKT E02: Elective 2 (Credit Hours 3)

See List of available Electives. Prerequisites: See List. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MPR 243: Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (Credit Hours 3)

MPR 251: Thermodynamics (Credit Hours 4)

MPR 252: Fluid Mechanics (Credit Hours 4)

MPR 421: Measurements and Measuring Instruments (Credit Hours 2)

Lectures: basic concepts and analysis of experimental data, Electrical measurements and sensing devices, Measurements of pressure and flow rates, Measurements of temperature and thermal transport properties, Measurements of force, torque, strain, displacement, length, and area. Laboratories: pressure and flow measurements, manometers, pressure gauges, Pitot tube, venturi orifice, nozzle flow meters, Temperature measurements: thermometers, thermocouples, Viscosity measurements, Calorific value measurements, Measurements of heat transfer by conduction, forced convection and radiation, Flow around immersed bodies. Prerequisites: MPR 251. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

MPR 452: Heat Transfer and Air Conditioning (Credit Hours 3)

MPR 511: Mechanical Vibrations (Credit Hours 3)

MPR 512: Vibration Analysis (Credit Hours 3)

Measured vibration parameters, Measurement instrumentations, International vibration specifications, Machine diagnostic techniques, Common faults and applications. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

MPR 561: Plant Engineering and Maintenance (Credit Hours 3)

MPR 562: Applications of Thermal and Hydraulic Machinery (Credit Hours 3)

MPR 563: Pollution Control (Credit Hours 3)

MPR 571: Computer Applications in Control Systems (Credit Hours 3)

MTH 311: Mathematics 5 (Credit Hours 3)

MTH 312: Mathematics 6 (Credit Hours 3)

Probability: Definitions and concepts, Conditional probability, Statistical independence and Baye's theorem, Discrete and continuous random variables, Distribution functions, Probability distributions: normal, binomial, Poisson, Joint distributions and moments, Numerical Analysis: numerical solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, methods for numerical solution of ordinary differential equations (Euler, modified Euler and Runge, Kutta methods), Finite difference method for partial solutions of differential equations. Prerequisites: MTH 311. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 217 Civil Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Structural Engineering

SCM 211: Structural Analyses 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Types of structures, Loads, Supports, Determination of reactions, Internal forces, Analysis of beams, Frames and plane trusses. Prerequisites: MEC 121. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 212: Structural Analysis 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Analysis of beams subjected to moving loads, Introduction to space structures, Influence lines for statically desemesterinate structures. Prerequisites: SCM 211. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 213: Strength and Technology of Materials 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Engineering materials, Standardization, Standard specifications, Codes, Total quality concept, Technical inspection and quality control, Principles of materials science, Concrete technology: constituent materials for reinforced concrete (aggregates, cement, mixing water, admixtures, steel reinforcement), Concrete manufacturing, Mechanics of engineering materials: loads, stresses, strains, elastic constants, failure criteria, Mechanical properties, Testing machines, Strain gages, Calibration, Strength and behavior of materials under static loading (tension, compression, bending, shear, torsion, hardness), Miscellaneous conventional and Non-conventional construction materials and products. Prerequisites: SCM 211. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 221: Planimetric Surveying 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Distance measurements and their corrections, Surveying operations using distance measurements, Area computations, Leveling, Grid leveling, Contour maps, Profiles, Cross sections, Volume computations, Angle measurements using theodolites. Prerequisites: MTH 112. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 222: Planimetric Surveying 2 (Credit Hours 2)

Traverse, Tachometry, Surveying using plain table, Topographic surveying, Mapping, Horizontal and vertical curves layout, Engineering projects layout, Accuracy of surveying measurements, Probability theory. Prerequisites: SCM 221. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 231: Civil Engineering Drawing 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Introduction: characteristics of civil engineering projects, legend, scales and sizes of drawings, types of projections, views, cross sections and details, Earthwork drawings: geometric surfaces, hatching, use of contour lines for irregular surfaces, applications related to canals, drains, roadways, earth reservoirs, landscape, Retaining walls and floors: shaping, projection, hatching, typical cross sections, Applications on drawing complete structures: half-earth-removed views, pitching and protection works. Prerequisites: GRA 142. Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 4

SCM 232: Civil Engineering Drawing 2 (Credit Hours 2)

Drawing of steel structures: views, sections, details, reverts, welding, hatching, applications on drawing steel joints and members, drawing of reinforced concrete structures: views and cross sections, concrete dimensions, reinforcement details, Advanced applications on drawing of civil engineering projects. Prerequisites: SCM 231. Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 4

SCM 233: Engineers and the Environment (Credit Hours 2)

Overview: ecosystem and its balance, unbalance and restoration. Water resources and its balance, Water quality, types of pollution, and its sources, Basis of pollution control. Composition of air, air pollution, sources of air pollution, air quality monitoring and measurements, air pollution control. Noise pollution, characteristics of noise and acoustic environment, sources of noise pollution, noise monitoring and measurements, effects of noise, noise control. Vision pollution. Solid and hazardous wastes: sources, handling, and its management, recycle and reuse. Environmental impact assessment (EIA): environmental awareness, environmental protection acts. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 0

SCM 311: Structural Mechanics 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Properties of plane areas, Stresses and strains in sections due to axial forces and bending moments, Shear stresses in symmetrical solid and hollow sections, Torsional shear stresses in circular and non-circular sections, Combined stresses, Principal stresses. Prerequisites: SCM 212. Lecture Hours3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 312: Strength and Technology of Materials 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Concrete technology: mix design, properties of fresh and hardened concrete, dimensional changes, concrete manufacturing under severe weathering conditions, durability of concrete in aggressive environments, types and repair of cracks, fire resistance, repairing materials, special types.

Mechanics of engineering materials: stress/strain relations, Mohrs strain circle, experimental mechanics, mechanisms and theories of failure, strength and behavior of materials under dynamic and repeated loading, high temperature, and creep, Technical Inspection and quality control: technical reports, statistical methods, in-situ testing, non-destructive testing. Prerequisites: SCM 213. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 313: Engineering Geology (Credit Hours 2)

Engineering classification and properties of minerals and rocks, Nature and properties of the earths crust, Faults, folds, joints and joint systems, Earthquakes : centre, waves, the centre of the earth, Geologic map of Egypt, Building materials, Concrete materials (aggregates and cement), Geophysics applied in civil engineering, Ground water : distribution G.W, motion of G.W., G.W. Level ,G.W. Pollution ,Problems related to extraction of G.W., Weathering problems ,Field visits to geologic sites. Prerequisites: SCM 212. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 314: Structural Mechanics 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Determination of deformations: differential equation, method of virtual Work, Analysis of statically indeterminate structures: method of consistent deformations, method of moment distribution, Influence lines for statically indeterminate structures. Prerequisites: SCM 311 Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 315: Reinforced Concrete 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Methods of design, Codes, Structural systems, Load distribution, Design using limit states method, Section subjected to bending moments, Section subjected to shear and torsion, Reinforced details for beams, Limit state of deflection. Prerequisites: SCM 311. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 316: Building Constructions and City Planning (Credit Hours 2)

Building construction techniques: buildings construction phases, wall bearing construction, skeleton construction (RC, Steel), Wall techniques: stone and brick, architectural finishing techniques: arches, stairs design, floorings and plastering, Water and heat proofing techniques, Architectural drawings and symbols techniques, City principals: regional planning, site planning, landscaping, housing development, planning levels and street planning, development schemes , land-use fundamentals, site analysis and distribution. Prerequisites: SCM 311. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 321: Geo-informatics 1 (Credit Hours 2)

Electronic distance measurements, Earth surface, Geodetic coordinate Systems, Geodetic networks, Fundamentals of satellite geodesy, Global positioning system GPS, Fundamentals and structure of Geographic information systems GIS, Basics of astronomy, Map projections. Prerequisites: SCM 222 Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 322: Geo-informatics 2 (Credit Hours 2)

Photogrammetry: Aerial cameras, Vertical photograph, Tilted photograph, Rectification, Photo coordinates refinement, Flight planning, Stereoscopy and parallax, Theory of orientations, Analytical photogrammetry, Fundamentals of remote sensing, Theory of measurements and errors. Prerequisites: SCM 321. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 351: Construction Project Management (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to structure engineering project management, Introduction to the construction environment, Construction project phases, Selecting the special services for managing and executing the construction project, Construction projects organization, Construction management approaches, Introduction to CPM method, Labor productivity, Material management, Equipment optimum use, Project control, Constructability, Safety in construction, Application with emphasizing on civil engineering projects. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 352: Engineering Economics and Finance (Credit Hours 2)

Economic principles, Nominal and effective rate of interest, District and continues payments, Present value, Source and cost of capitals, Rate of return, Cost benefit ratio, Breakeven point, Replacement, Depreciation, Inflation, Principles of project evaluation, Risk management, Construction Economy, Housing economy, Transportation economy, Principle of finance. Prerequisites: MTH 214. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 411: Structural Mechanics 3 (Credit Hours 3)

Elastic buckling of columns and beam columns, Stresses in circular plates under ax symmetric normal loads, Stresses in rectangular plates, Membrane stresses in shells of revolution and cylindrical shells. Prerequisites: SCM 314. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 412: Reinforced Concrete 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Design and reinforcement details: solid slabs, ribbed slabs, paneled beams slab, flat slabs (beam less slabs), Stairs, Design of sections under axial loading. Prerequisites: SCM 315. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 413: Metallic Structures 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction, Tension members, Compression members, Columns, Beams (Rolled sections), Beam-columns, Wind bracings. Prerequisites: SCM 314. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 414: Advanced Technologies of Construction Materials (Credit Hours 3)

Advanced concrete technology, Advanced technology of finishing and insulating materials, Adapted technology of alternative building materials for low-cost construction, New developments and innovative uses of construction materials, Introduction to fracture mechanics, Miscellaneous non-conventional construction materials and products : ceramics, refractories, polymers and plastics, injection materials and joint sealants, composite, optical fibers, carbon fibers, Pipes for water and sewage networks, Material-related failures of structures, Maintenance and repair techniques of materials in structures, Welding technology. Prerequisites: SCM 316. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 415: Structural Mechanics 4 (Credit Hours 3)

Matrix analysis of structures: flexibility method, stiffness method, Applications on all types of plane and space skeletal structures. Prerequisites: SCM 411, Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 416: Reinforced Concrete 3 (Credit Hours 3)

Design of sections under eccentric forces, Design and reinforcement details of concrete columns, Structural systems for large span concrete structures, Design and reinforcement details of frames, Bearings, Concrete footings, Working loads design method. Prerequisites: SCM 412. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 417: Metallic Structures 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Riveted and bolted connections, High strength bolted connections, Welded connections, Base connections, Roof trusses, Rigid frames details. Prerequisites: SCM 413. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 441: Soil Mechanics (Credit Hours 4)

Main properties of soil, Soil classification, Soil compaction, Permeability, stresses distribution in soil, Compressibility of soil, Theory of consolidation, shear strength of soil, Lateral earth pressure, bearing capacity of soil. Prerequisites: SCM 411. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 451: Project Planning and Control (Credit Hours 3)

Network planning concept: critical path, preceding, project evaluation and review techniques, Bar chart, Line of balance, Network compression, Resource allocation, Project monitoring, Corrective action. Prerequisites: SCM 351. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 461: Hydraulic Engineering (Credit Hours 4)

Open channel flow: types of flow, conservation laws of mass and energy, specific energy concept, flow resistance in channels, sketching and calculations of water surface profile for gradually varied flow, design of cross sections in open channels, momentum equation and specific force concept, design of stilling basins downstream of gates and pipe outlets, physical models, Introduction to river engineering and sediment transport, Pumps: types and characteristics of pumps, pumps and pipeline systems, Hydraulics of groundwater: types of aquifers, groundwater flow. Prerequisites: MPR 252. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 3

SCM 462: Irrigation and Drainage Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Definitions of irrigation and drainage, Different sources of water for irrigation and its quality, Soil water plant relationship, Estimation of crop consumptive use, Introduction to the design of different irrigation systems: surface irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation, Introduction to the design of agricultural drainage system: tile drainage, surface drainage, and vertical drainage. Prerequisites: MPR 252. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 500: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 0)

An engineering assignment requiring the student to demonstrate initiative and assume responsibility. The student will select a project at the end of the ninth semester; Students can propose their own project. A faculty member will provide supervision; A project report is required at the end of the tenth semester. Prerequisites: As Advised. Lecture Hours 0, Exercise/Lab 4

SCM 501: Graduation Project (Credit Hours 4)

Continuation to the bachelor project started in SCM 500. Prerequisites: SCM 500. Lecture Hours 0 Exercise/Lab 4

SCM 511: Reinforced Concrete 4 (Credit Hours 2)

Design and reinforcement details: arches, vierendeal girders, trusses, deep beams and short cantilever, Wind and earthquake loads resistant structures, Design of reinforced concrete walls, Fundamentals of pre-stressed concrete. Prerequisites SCM 416. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 512: Metallic Structures 3 (Credit Hours 3)

High rise steel buildings: structural systems, design loads (dead, live, wind and seismic), Static analysis, Floors, Connections: flexible, rigid, semi-rigid, cold formed steel members. Prerequisites: SCM 417. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 513: Advanced Structural Analyses (Credit Hours 3)

Cases of stress and strain in plane and in space, Stress-strain relation, Energy and variational principles, Introduction to the finite element method (element stiffness matrix and force vector, general equations of equilibrium, desemesterination of stresses). Prerequisites: SCM 415. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 514: Reinforced Concrete 5 (Credit Hours 2)

Cracking limits, Water tanks, Footings and pile caps, Masonry walls: reinforced and un-reinforced. Prerequisites: SCM 511. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 515: Metallic Bridges (Credit Hours 2)

Structural systems for bridges, floor types, design loads, design of plate girders: buckling considerations, fatigue effect, cross-section design, construction details, design of composite beams, design of box girders. Prerequisites: SCM 512. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 516: Applied Topics in Structural Analysis and Mechanics (Credit Hours 3)

Computer analysis and design of structures, computer programming, earthquake engineering, dynamics of structures, analysis of high-rise buildings, analysis of bridges, analysis of tunnels and analysis of shell. Prerequisites: SCM 513. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 517: Computer Aided Structural Analysis (Credit Hours 3)

Selection of suitable models for analysis of different structures; preparation of simple programs for analysis of structural elements, training on using ready-made programs for analysis of structures and applications. Prerequisites: SCM 513. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 518: Dynamics of Structures (Credit Hours 3)

Undamped single degree of freedom system, Damped single degree of freedom system, Response of single degree of freedom system to harmonic load, Dynamic response to general loading, Multi-degree of freedom systems, Damped motion of shear buildings. Prerequisites: SCM 513. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 519: Metallic Structures 4 (Credit Hours 3)

Fatigue, Truss bridges, Tanks: ground, elevated, circular, rectangular, Silos, Towers: types, loads. Prerequisites: SCM 512. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 521: Environmental and Sanitary Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Definitions, Fields of environmental and sanitary engineering, Biosphere and environmental cycles, Issues of environmental pollution, Water supply engineering: Water demands, sources of water supply, collection works, purification works, distribution works, Sanitary drainage: sources of wastewaters, sewerage systems, hydraulic design, network accessories, sewage treatment systems. Prerequisites: SCM 461. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 523: Engineering Applications of Surveying (Credit Hours 3)

Specifications of surveying projects, Design and pre-analysis of surveying projects, Planning and setting out of structures, Planning and partition of lands, Monitoring of high rise structures, Detection of vertical movements, Detection of horizontal movements. Prerequisites: SCM 321. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 524: Highways and Airport Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to highway and airport planning, Classification of highways, Design controls and criteria, Design of elements in the longitudinal direction, Design of cross sections, Design of At-Grade intersections, Grade separations and interchanges, Types of pavements, Calculation of stresses in flexible and rigid pavements, Types and characteristics of paving materials and mixtures, Equivalent axel loads, Design of flexible and rigid pavement thickness, Introduction to pavement maintenance and repair. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 525: Introductions to Earthquake Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Characteristics of earthquakes: causes, seismic waves, scales, regionalization, Response of structures to earthquakes, Concept and philosophy of seismic design regulations, Minimum requirements for different types of buildings in seismic codes, Applications. Prerequisites: SCM 513. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 526: Metallic Bridges (Credit Hours 3)

Design of truss bridges: cross-sections used, design of members and connections, construction details, Design of cable-stayed bridges: types of cross-sections, structural analysis methods, design of cross-section. Prerequisites: SCM 512. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 527: Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Transport planning: introduction to transport sciences, Definitions, Time horizons of transport planning, Elements of urban transport planning procedures, Data base, Introduction to travel demand forecasting models, Introduction to traffic management and public transport improvements, Introduction to evaluation of strategic transport plans and traffic management schemes, Traffic engineering: vehicle, user and road characteristics, Studies of traffic stream characteristic (speed, volume, trip time & delay), Fundamentals of traffic flow: speed, volume and density relationships, , Highway capacities, Traffic control devices. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 531: Analyses and Design of Masonry Buildings (Credit Hours 3)

Specification and design methods, Materials, Advanced construction method, Calculation and analysis of forces acting on members, Analysis and design of un-reinforced and reinforced masonry, Columns and walls, Masonry building systems, Arch action, One and multi story buildings. Prerequisites: SCM 414. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 532: Designs of Coastal Protection Works (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction, Hydrodynamics of coastal areas, Sediment transport, Shoreline changes, Beach erosion, Design of shore protection structures: marine walls, groins, breakwaters, Off-shore marine structures, Floating structures, Design of non structural beach protection systems, Design of marine pipelines and cables, Selection of construction methods and type of materials, Environmental impact assessment. Prerequisites: SCM 332, SCM 431. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 533: Designs of Massive Irrigation Structures (Credit Hours 3)

Locks: types; planning, filling and emptying systems, design of foundation and retaining walls; dams: purpose, types, annual and long-semester storage, reservoir design and operation, design of concrete dams, earthquake loads, design of embankment dams, seepage control- spillways: types, hydraulic design, stilling basins: types, effects and design. Prerequisites: SCM 332. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 534: Designs of Modern Irrigation Systems (Credit Hours 3)

Sprinkler irrigation: types, distribution uniformity and efficiency, Planning: sprinkler types and properties, Hydraulic design of main and lateral lines, Pumping needs, Drip irrigation: system elements, design basics, emitters selection, layout and network design, filters design and clogging, Irrigation system selection, Misqa design: low pressure pipelines, concrete canals, pumping and intake works, Field structures. Prerequisites: SCM 332. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 535: Mechanics and Technology of Engineering Materials (Credit Hours 3)

Mechanics and technology of concrete: failure criteria, principles of fracture mechanics, mechanics of fresh concrete, special types, pre-cast concrete technology, planning and interpretation of in-situ testing, Composite materials, Similitude and analysis of structural models, Stress/strain analysis: stress concentration, stress relaxation, residual stresses, strain energy, Applications of computer and modeling techniques in materials engineering, Code provisions related to quality control and assurance. Prerequisites: SCM 414. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 536: Mechanics of Solids (Credit Hours 3)

Tensor analysis, Stress tensors, Strain analysis, Constitutive relations for linear elastic materials, Symmetry in elasticity, Experimental desemesterination of elasticity constants, Boundary value problems, Two-dimensional problems in elasticity, Bending of prismatic bars, Torsion of bars and hollow shafts, Axi symmetric problems of elasticity, Introduction to inelastic behavior of materials. Prerequisites: SCM 513. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 541: Foundations (Credit Hours 3)

Design of shallow foundations, Pile foundations, Retaining walls, Sheet pile walls, Dewatering, Stability of slopes, Site investigation and choice of type of foundation. Prerequisites: SCM 441. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 551: Applied Topics in Construction Engineering (Credit Hours 3)

Using computer in project planning and cost estimate, Application on a real project and submitting a report at the end of the semester. Prerequisites SCM 451. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 552: Quantity Surveying and Cost Control (Credit Hours 2)

Approximate estimate, Detailed estimate: quantity survey, labor cost, equipment cost, subcontractor cost, purchasing orders, indirect cost, Bid calculation, Unit cost estimate, Cost planning, Traditional cost control methods, Network base cost control methods. Prerequisites: SCM 451. Lecture Hours 2, Exercise/Lab 2

SCM 553: Construction Technology (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction to construction methods, Earth work, Foundation technology, Temporary structural, Precast concrete, Pre-stressed concrete, Steel structure fabrication and erection, Scaffolding: materials, connections, principles of design and erection, economy, Safety equipment. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 581: Resource Management (Credit Hours 3)

Resource management, Inventory management, Labor management, Work Study, Construction operation analysis, Simulation. Prerequisites: SCM 351. Lecture Hours 3 , Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 591: Inspections and Maintenance of Structures (Credit Hours 3)

Introduction: causes of distress and reasons for repair, approach and strategy of repair, and anamnesis, Diagnosis, Repair, Strength evaluation of concrete elements and concrete structures, Repair materials, Repair methods, Repair and Strengthening of concrete elements, Inspection and repair of masonry, Case studies. Prerequisites: SCM 414. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 592: Special Reinforced Concrete Structures 1 (Credit Hours 3)

Pre-cast concrete elements, Design of reinforced concrete walls, Pile caps, High-rise buildings. Prerequisites: SCM 511. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1

SCM 593: Special Reinforced Concrete Structures 2 (Credit Hours 3)

Pre-stressed concrete, concrete bridges, Design of concrete raft foundation, Computer application in design of reinforced concrete structures. Prerequisites: SCM 511. Lecture Hours 3, Exercise/Lab 1