COLLEGE OF EnGinEErinG - University of Sharjah

COLLEGE OF 

Engineering

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 

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• Vision, Mission, Goals and 

Objectives 

• College Faculty 

• Admission Requirements 

• Undergraduate Programs 

• Graduation Requirements 

• University Requirements 

• College Requirements - Course 

Descriptions 

Vision, Mission, Goals and 

Objectives 

Vision 

The College of Engineering at the 

University of Sharjah will be recognized 

as, an influential purposeful 

contributor to the technological 

development and welfare of the 

community within the framework of 

our Islamic heritage. 

Mission 

The College of Engineering at the 

University of Sharjah strives to 

contribute to the empowerment and 

advancement of the community, and 

to inspire and nurture a generation of 

responsible citizens through 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Goals 

providing purposeful and quality 

engineering education; 

conducting targeted relevant 

research and promoting principled 

scholarship; 

offering quality dedicated community 

service; and 

providing an effective administration 

& management system. 

The College of Engineering has 

three goals: 

1. Teaching and Learning 

Provide students with quality education 

programs that are consistent 

with national and international standards, 

designed to give them a strong 

grasp of their chosen discipline and 

to equip them to develop their intellectual 

capacities and transferable 

skills enabling them to succeed in 

their career and to contribute effectively 

to the engineering profession. 

2. Research and Scholarship 

Promote creative research and scholarship, 

and disseminate knowledge 

that contributes to the advancing 

technology and provide opportunities 

to pursue graduate degree programs. 

3. Community Service 

Serve as an effective source of 

engineering expertise for the region 

by developing effective links with 

regional communities and organizations 

and offering a range of scientific 

and continuing educational 

opportunities, with particular emphasis 

on the local and national needs. 

Objectives 

The College of Engineering has the 

following six objectives that are 

strongly related to the overall objectives 

of the University of Sharjah. 

1. 

2. 

3. 

Attract and support quality faculty, 

students and staff so that 

effective learning, research and 

service are accomplished by 

working together. 

Provide high quality, intellectually 

challenging education programs 

that prepare our graduates 

for a successful career in 

the engineering profession. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

Provide sufficient breadth and 

depth of knowledge in our programs 

to satisfy the requirements 

of the National and International 

accreditation bodies, 

therefore allowing our graduates 

the opportunity to practice 

engineering regionally and 

internationally. 

Ensure that the engineering 

degree programs afford students 

opportunities to develop 

a wide range of transferable 

skills including the preparation 

to pursue knowledge independently 

and to become life-long 

learners. 

Support and nurture faculty 

and students research and dissemination 

of knowledge, and 

encourage multi-disciplinary 

research collaborations at the 

regional and international levels. 

Serve as a source of engineering 

expertise for local industry and 

society, including provisions of 

continuing professional development, 

joint research projects, 

consulting, and training. 

College Faculty 

Dean 

Sabah Alkass, Professor & Dean 

- Ph.D. 1989, Loughborough University, 

England (U.K), Civil Engineering 

(Construction Engineering and Management). 

Vice-Dean 

Mohamed Maalej, Professor & Vice- 

Dean 

- Ph.D. 1994, University of Michigan, 

USA, Structural Engineering. 

Faculty 

Civil & Environmental Engineering 

Department: 

Maher T. Omar, Associate Professor 

& Chair 

- Ph.D. 1995, Southern Illinois University, 

USA, Geotechnical Engineering. 

Sabah Alkass, Professor & Dean 

- Ph.D. 1989, Loughborough University, 

England (U.K), Civil Engineering 

(Construction Engineering and Management). 

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Abdallah Shanableh, Professor 

- Ph.D. 1990, University of Texas, USA, 

Environmental Engineering. 

Mohamed Maalej, Professor & Vice 

Dean 

- Ph.D. 1994, University of Michigan, 

USA, Structural Engineering. 

Samer Barakat, Professor 

- Ph.D. 1994, University of Colorado at 

Boulder, Structural Engineering. 

Nabil Kallas, Associate Professor 

- Ph.D. 1991, Pennsylvania State University, 

USA, Structures and Composite 

Materials. 

Salah Altoubat, Associate Professor 

- Ph.D. 2000, University of Illinois at 

Urbana, Champaign, USA, Concrete 

Materials and Structures. 

Raddi M. Alzubaidi, 

Associate Professor 

- Ph.D. 1984, Strathclyde University, 

Glasgow, U.K, Geotechnical Engineering. 

Hisham Abdel-Fattah Ibrahim, 

Assistant Professor 

- Ph.D. 1991, North Carolina State University, 

USA, Structural / Mechanics 

Tarek Merabtene, Assistant Professor 

- Ph.D. 1999, Kyushu University, Civil 

Engineering-Hydraulics, Japan. 

Khaled Hamad, Assistant Professor 

& Assistant to Chair 

- Ph.D. 2004, University of Delaware, 

USA, Transportation Engineering, 

Geomatics, Engineering Systems 

Faiza Shaddod Naser, Lecturer 

- M.Sc. 1988, University of Technology, 

Baghdad, Iraq, Mechanical Engineering. 

Mona Bkheet, Lecturer 

- M.Sc. 2007, Colorado State University, 

USA, Water Resources Planning and 

Management. 

Ali A. Tahmaz, Lecturer 

- M.Sc. 1992, Jordan University of Science 

for Science and Technology, Jordan, 

Geotechnical Engineering. 

Electrical and Computer Engineering 

Department: 

Ahmad Elsayed Elwakil, Associate 

Professor & Chair 

- Ph.D. 2000, National University of Ireland, 

R.I., Electronic Circuits. 

Maamar Bettayeb, Professor 

- Ph.D. 1981, University of Southern 

California, Los Angeles- CA, USA, 

Controls / Systems. 

Abdul-Kadir M. Hamid, Professor 

- Ph.D. 1991, University of Manitoba, 

Canada, Applied Electromagnetics / 

Electronics. 

Qassim Mohd. Nasir, Associate Professor 

- Ph.D. 1994, Baghdad University, Iraq, 

Digital Communications / Networking. 

Ibrahim Kamel, Associate Professor 

- Ph.D. 1994, University of Maryland, 

USA, Computer Science. 

Soliman Mahmoud, Associate Professor 

- Ph.D. 1999, Cairo University, Egypt, 

Electronic Circuit Design 

Mohamed Hossam Ahmed, Associate 

Professor 

- Ph.D. 2001, Carleton University, 

Ottawa, Canada, Communication Systems. 

Bassel Soudan, Associate Professor 

- Ph.D. 1994, Illinois Institute of Technology, 

USA, Computer Architecture 

and VLSI. 

Ismail Shahin, Assistant Professor 

- Ph.D. 1998, Southern Illinois University, 

USA, Digital Systems and Digital 

Signal Processing. 

Mohamed Saad, Assistant Professor 

- Ph.D. 2004, McMaster University, 

Canada, Computer Networks. 

Amr Mohamed El Nady, Assistant 


- Ph.D. 2004, University of Waterloo, 

Power System Operation and Control. 

Houcem Gazzah, Assistant Professor 

- Ph.D. 2000, Ecole National Superieure 

des Telecommunications, Paris, 

France. 

Ali A. Al-Moursy, Assistant Professor 

- Ph.D. 2005, University of Rochester, 

New York, USA., Computer Engineering. 

Mahmoud Ibrahim Abu Shammeh, 

Lecturer 

- M.Sc. 1993, University of Jordan, Electrical 

Engineering / Communications. 

Architectural Engineering Department: 

Hassan Radoine, Assistant Professor 

& Chair 

- Ph.D. 2006, University of Pennsylvania, 

USA Islamic Architecture. 

Akeel Nouri, Assistant Professor 

- Ph.D. 2004, University of Malaysia, 

Malaysia, Architectural & Environmental 

Impact Assessment. 

Traudel Schwarz Funke, Lecturer 

- M.Sc. 1996, Techn. University of Dresden, 

Germany Architectural Design 

Building Construction. 

Randah Taher, Lecturer 

- M.Sc. 2008, State University of New 

York, USA, Design Creativity and 

Leadership. 

Mariam Hassan, Lecturer 

- M.Sc. 2003, Swiss Federal Institute of 

Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland, 

Architectural and Urban Design. 

Graham Mckay, Lecturer 

- M.Sc. 1983, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 

Japan, Architecture Engineering 

Sumana Hossein, Lecturer 

- M.Sc. 2005, University of Hong Kong, 

Hong Kong, Architectural and Urban 

Design 

Hussein Osman, Lecturer 

- M.Sc. 2009, University of Sharjah, 

UAE, Structural Engineering and Materials 

Industrial Engineering and 

Management Department: 

Fikri Dweiri, Associate Professor & 

Chair 

- Ph.D. 1995, University of Texas at 

Arlington, USA Project Quality Management. 

Imad Al-Syouf, Associate Professor 

- Ph.D. 2004, School of Technology 

and Design, Vaxjo University, Sweden, 

Industrial Engineering 

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Hamdi Bashir, Associate Professor 

- Ph.D. 2000, McGill University, Canada, 

Industrial Engineering. 

Salaheddine Bendak, Associate Professor 

- Ph.D. 1998, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 

Australia, Ergonomics/Occupational 

Safety. 

Nadjib Brahimi, Assistant Professor 

- Ph.D. 2004, Universite de Nantes, 

Nantes, France, Operations Research. 

Mohammad Shamsuzzaman, Assistant 


- Ph.D. 2005, Nanyang Technological 

University, Singapore, Quality Control 

Ali Cheaitou, Assistant Professor 

- Ph.D. 2008, Ecole Centrale Paris, 

France, Industrial Engineering. 

Sharfuddin Ahmed, Lecturer 

- M.Sc. 2006, National University of 

Singapore (NUS), Singapore, Industrial 

and System Engineering. 

Sustainable & Renewable Engineering 

Program: 

Abdul-Kadir M. Hamid, Professor 

(SREE Program Co-ordinator) 

- Ph.D. 1991, University of Manitoba, 

Canada, Applied Electromagnetics / 

Electronics. 

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Admission Requirements 

A student who meets the university’s admission requirements and chooses an engineering program (major) as a desired 

program of study will be admitted to the university as an engineering student. Students are strongly advised to carefully 

review the university catalogue for admission and degree requirements as well as all related academic policies. 

Undergraduate Programs 

The College of Engineering consists of four departments that offer six undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor 

degree, as shown in the table below. 

Department / Program Degree Offered Minor/Concentration/ 

Civil and Environmental Engineering 

Electrical and Computer Engineering 

Architectural Engineering 

Industrial Engineering and Management 

Sustainable & Renewable Energy 

Engineering Program 

Graduation Requirements 

Each degree program comprises; university, college and departmental requirements. The university and college 

requirements are common to all departments in the college of engineering. Each department has its own required and 

elective courses. The credit hours allocations for each program are shown in the following table: 

An engineering student in all programs is eligible for graduation if he/she has: 

1) completed all the requirements of his /her degree 

2) cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. 

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering * 

Compulsory (\C) Electives (\E) Total 

University Requirements (UR) 12 12 24 

College Requirements (CR) 26 - 26 

Department Requirements (DR) 73 12 85 

TOTAL 111 24 135 

*students in the Civil Engineering program must attain a grade of “C” or better in some courses of the department 

requirements for graduation. 

B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering 

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering 

Master of Science in Civil Engineering 

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical and 

Electronics Engineering 

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical and 

Electronics Engineering 

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Engineering 

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Engineering 

Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (B.A.E.). 

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Industrial Engineering 

and Management 

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Sustainable & Renewable 

Energy Engineering 

Co-op Options 

Environmental Engineering 

Concetration 

Co-op option 





TOTAL 104 28 132 

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B.Sc. in Computer Engineering 





TOTAL 103 29 132 

Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (BAE) 





TOTAL 134 24 158 

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management 




Department Requirements (DR) 81*, 78* 3*, 6** 84 

TOTAL 119*, 116* 15*, 18** 134 

* Department Requirements (DR): Option I (Co-op in Industry) 

** Department Requirements (DR): Option II (Graduation Project) 

B.Sc. in Sustainable & Renewable Energy Engineering 





Total 109 24 133 

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University Requirements and Electives (24 credit hours) 

Every student is required to take 24 credit hours of general education courses, divided into 12 mandatory credit hours 

and 12 elective credit hours as detailed in the following table: 

No. 

General Education Course 

Domain 

Course Title 

Credit 

Hrs. Per 

course 

1 Islamic Studies, History & 0104101 Islamic Culture 

Cuture 

3 

Arabic Language, Literature & Culture: 

- 0201102 Arabic Language or 

3 

2 Languages - 0201105 Arabic Language for non Arabic Speakers* 

English Language , Literature & Culture: 

- 0202112 English for Academic Purposes 

3 

3 IT or Mathematics - Mathematics 1440100 3 

4 Literature & Humanities 

- Islamic Civilization 

- Human Rights in Islam and International Declarations 

- Introduction to Arabic Literature 

- History of the Sciences among Muslims 

3 

- History of the Arabian Gulf 

- History of Medical & Health Sciences 

- Arts & Medicine 

5 Applied Sciences 

- Astronomy and Space Sciences 

- Man and the Environment** 

3 

- Health Awarness and Nutrition 

6 Social Sciences & Education - Fundamentals of Islamic Education 

3 

- UAE society 

- Introduction to Psychology 

- Introduction to Economics*** 

- Introduction to Business Administration 

- Media in Modern Societies 

- Personal Finance 

- Analytical Biography of the Prophet 

7 Select one course from the last three groups (4, 5, 6) 3 

Total Credits Required 24 

* For non Arabic Speakers only 

** Not available to Students of the Civil Engineering Program 

*** Not available to Students of the Industrial Engineering and Management Program 

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College Requirements (26 credit hours) 

1. Required Courses (26 credit hours) 

College requirements consist of foundation and skill courses required of all engineering students. The following table 

has the complete list of college requirements and the subsequent section includes the description of these courses. 

Course No Course Title Cr. Hrs. Prerequisites 

0202110 Speech Communication 3 0202103 

0202207 Technical Writing 3 0202104 

1420101 General Chemistry 1 3 None 

1420102 General Chemistry 1 Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420101 

1430115 Physics 1 3 Placement Test or 1430106 

1430116 Physics 1 Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1430115 

1430117 Physics 2 3 1430115 & 1430116 

1440161 Calculus 2 for Engineers 3 1440131 

1440261 Differential Equations for Engineers 3 1440161 

0401301 Engineering Economics 3 3rd Year Standing 

Total 26 

2. College Requirements - 

Course Descriptions 

0202110 

Speech Communication (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 0202103 

This course aims at helping students 

become effective speakers by focusing 

on building presentation skills 

through several individual and team 

presentation assignments. Emphasis 

is placed on elements of an effective 

presentation, style of delivery, 

and interaction with audience. The 

course works on confidence building, 

gap repair, and important speech. 

0202207 

Technical Writing (3-0:3) 


This ESP (English Specific Purpose) 

course is task-based and intended 

for Engineering students to increase 

their proficiency in managing technical 

data and writing for a workplace, 

namely memorandums, letters, 

reports, applications, and research 

projects. 

1420101 

General Chemistry 1 (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Topics Covered include: Matter, 

Atomic structure; stoichemistry of 

chemical reactions; chemical reactions 

in solution; energy and thermochemistry; 

atomic and electronic 

structure; chemical bonding; periodic 

correlation; properties of gases; 

liquids and Solids; solutions. 

1420102 

General Chemistry 1 Lab (0-3:1) 

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Co: 1420101 

Experiments on qualitative & quantitative 

aspects of General Chemistry 

(1). 

1430115 

Physics 1 (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): Placement Test or 

1430106 

Motion in 1 and 2 dimensions, vectors, 

particle dynamics and Newton’s laws; 

work and energy, momentum and collision, 

rotation of rigid body, elasticity, 

oscillatory motion, fluid mechanics 

and heat. 

1430116 

Physics 1 Laboratory (0-3:1) 


Various experiments covering the 

topics mentioned in Physics (I) 

course. 

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1430117 

Physics 2 (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 1430115 & 1430116 

Charge and matter, electric field, 

Gauss’s law, electric potential, 

capacitors and dielectric, current and 

resistance, electromotive force and 

circuits, magnetic field, Ampere’s 

law, Faraday’s law of induction, 

Maxwell’s equations. 

1440161 

Calculus 2 for Engineers (3-0:3) 


Inverse functions; transcendental 

functions; techniques of integration, 

Improper integrals; graphing in 

polar coordinates; vectors and analytic 

geometry in space; Functions 

of several variables; extreme values 

and saddle points; double integrals 

in rectangular and polar coordinates; 

triple integrals in rectangular coordinates. 

1440261 

Differential Equations for Engineers 

(3-0:3) 


First and second order ordinary differential 

equations; applications; 

some higher order equation; power 

series solutions; special functions; 

laplace transform; applications. 

0401301 

Engineering Economics (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 3rd Year Standing 

Fundamental concepts involving the 

time value of money. Evaluation 

of loans and bonds; consideration 

of inflation and handling changing 

interest rates. Economic measures 

for determining a projects worth 

(annual, present, future), rates of 

return, savings, investment ratio and 

payback period. Comparing investment 

alternatives. Depreciation and 

benefit cost analysis, cost concepts 

and an introduction to project cost 

estimation. 

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Department of Civil & 


Introduction 

The Department of Civil and Environmental 

Engineering is one of four 

departments in the College of Engineering 

at the University of Sharjah. 

The Department has highly-qualified 

instructors and supporting lab engineers 

and technicians. Their specializations 

and expertise span the main 

disciplines of modern civil engineering, 

including: 

• Structural Engineering 

• Civil Engineering Materials 

• Construction Engineering and 

Management 

• Transportation Engineering 

• Geotechnical Engineering 

• Water Resources Engineering 

• Environmental Engineering 

• Surveying 

The Department offers a Bachelor of 

Science Degree in Civil Engineering 

(BSCE). It is a four-year program 

which is fully accredited by the UAE 

Ministry of Higher Education and 

Scientific Research. The Program is 

designed to reflect the special needs 

of the United Arab Emirates and 

the region in the development of 

structures and infrastructure for the 

benefit of the community. Program 

graduates work as structural engineers, 

transportation and highway 

engineers, geotechnical engineers, 

environmental engineers, or water 

engineers, just to name a few examples. 

During their course of study, students 

learn sound engineering principles 

and acquire the ability to apply their 

knowledge to the solution of real-life 

problems. Students will learn how to 

solve practical problems and designing 

structures and civil infrastructures. 

Students are also required to 

complete lab assignments, field projects, 

practical training, as well as a 

senior design project. 

Vision and Mission 

Vision 

The Civil & Environmental Engineering 

Department aspires to be a 

regional leader in Civil Engineering 

education, research, and community 

service with special focus on the 

needs of the United Arab Emirates. 

Mission 

The mission of the Civil and Environmental 

Engineering Department 

is to support the needs of the UAE 

community and the region through 

providing quality educational programs, 

contributing to the discovery 

and application of knowledge 

through research, and serving the 

community and the Civil Engineering 

profession. 

Goals and Objectives 

The Civil and Environmental Engineering 

Department aims at offering 

degree programs that are recognized 

and accredited, preparing graduates 

for professional life and advanced 

graduate studies, and responding to 

the research and development needs 

of the community, especially in the 

UAE and the region. 

Department Goals: 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Offer degree programs that are 

consistent with the national and 

international accreditation standards. 

Promote research and scholarship 

to advance the discovery 

and application of knowledge 

and to meet the developmental 

needs of the community. 

Prepare students for professional 

work and advanced graduate 

studies. 

Offer professional services to 

meet the needs of the community 

and to advance the Civil 

Engineering profession. 

Department Objectives: 

The undergraduate Civil Engineering 

Program at the University of Sharjah 

will produce graduates who: 

1. 

1. 

1. 

Are prepared to practice the 

civil engineering profession 

responsibly for the benefit of 

the community. 

Will achieve, upon a few years 

of practice, levels of technical 

knowledge and professional 

expertise necessary for career 

advancement and assuming 

leadership positions in the Civil 

Engineering profession. 

Will pursue scientific inquiry 

and lifelong learning opportunities, 

such as self directed learning, 

graduate studies, participation 

in professional activities, 

and continuing education. 

Undergraduate Program 

Objectives 

Upon completing the Civil Engineering 

Program at the University 

of Sharjah, students should attain the 

following outcomes: 

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of 

mathematics, science, and engineering. 

(b) an ability to design & conduct 

experiments, as well as to analyze 

& interpret data. 

(c) an ability to design a system, 

component, or process to meet 

desired needs within realistic 

constrains such as economics, 

environment, social, political, 

ethical, health and safety manufacturability 

and sustainability. 

(d) an ability to function in multidisciplinary 

teams. 

(e) ability to identify, formulate and 

solve engineering problems. 

(f) an understanding of professional 

and ethical responsibility. 

(g) ability to communicate effectively. 

(h) the broad education necessary to 

understand the impact of engineering 

solutions in a global, 

economic, environmental and 

social context. 

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(i) a recognition of the need for and 

an ability to engage in life-long 

learning. 

(j) a knowledge of contemporary 

issues. 

(k) An ability to use the techniques, 

skills and modern engineering 

tools necessary for engineering. 

Degree Title 

The Civil Engineering Program leads 

to a degree titled: Bachelor of Science 

in Civil Engineering (BSCE). 

Program Options 

The Department of Civil and Environmental 

Engineering offers only 

one Civil Engineering Program. The 

Program provides students the opportunity 

to emphasize their studies in 

the various fields of civil engineering 

through the choice of final year technical 

electives. The Department also 

offers, under the umbrella of the Civil 

Engineering Program, a “Concentration 

in Environmental Engineering.” 

Program Mode and Location 

The Civil Engineering Program is 

offered during day time on the University 

of Sharjah Main Campus on 

a full-time basis in lectures and laboratories. 

Normal Program Duration 

Completion of the degree requirements 

normally requires four years of 

study spread over eight semesters. In 

addition, a minimum of eight weeks 

of Practical Training, normally done 

during the summer that follows completion 

of three years of study, is also 

required. 

The University Bylaws specify the 

period of study for the various programs 

in the University. For engineering 

programs, the typical period 

of study is eight (8) semesters and it 

may not exceed fifteen (15) semesters. 

Remedial Programs/Courses 

Proficiency in the English language 

is a requirement for admission to 

the Civil Engineering Program. In 

addition, all incoming engineering 

students must also pass placement 

exams in math and physics prior 

to taking any calculus and physics 

courses. Those who fail one or both 

placement exam(s) are required to 

take the relevant remedial course(s), 

below: 

• 1440098 Pre-Calculus 

• 1430106 Remedial Physics 

These two remedial courses do not 

count towards fulfilling the degree 

requirements; i.e., each of these 

remedial courses is assigned zero 

credits but is equivalent to 3-credits 

in terms of student load. 

Program Variations and Applicability 

The following concurrent program 

variations will apply to all students 

as follows: 

1. 

2. 

New students and students who 

joined the Department in or 

after the Fall semester of the 

academic year 2010-2011 will 

follow the “2010 Program”. 

Students who joined the Department 

prior to the Fall semester 

of the academic year 2010-2011 

must follow the “Modified 2004 

Program” and (1) complete both 

1450101 General Biology 1 and 

0401495 Professional Practice 

in Civil and Environmental 

Engineering as substitutes of 

any of the following courses: 

1411100 Introduction to IT, 

0401203 Introduction to Thermal 

Science, any of the four 

university electives, any of the 

four department electives; and 

(2) complete at least two of their 

four department elective courses 

in areas other than structural and 

geotechnical engineering, even 

as additional course(s) if they 

have already completed their 

department elective courses. 

Program Requirements 

The Civil Engineering Program 

requires completion of 140 credits 

(for students following the Modified 

2004 Program), or 141 credits 

(for students following the 2010 Program). 

The courses in the Program 

are distributed among three sets of 

course requirements: 

1. 

2. 

3. 

University Requirements (UR): 

These are the courses that must 

be taken by all students at the 

University, regardless of their 

major. 

College Requirements (CR): 

These are the courses that must 

be taken by students enrolled in 

any of the College of Engineering’s 

programs. 

Department Requirements 

(UR): These are the courses that 

must be taken only by students 

enrolled in the Civil Engineering 

Program. 

In summary, the distribution of the 

total credit hours on the different 

types of requirements is as follows: 

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2010 Program Requirements: (for Students Starting Fall 2011 - 2012) 

Item Compulsory Elective Total 




Total 111 24 135 


The Department Requirements, the 

core of the Civil Engineering Program, 

are divided into two groups: 

Compulsory Department Requirements 

The compulsory department requirements 

courses cover the main civil 

engineering disciplines, including: 

Geotechnical; Materials; Structural; 

Surveying; Transportation; Construction; 

Water Resources; and Environmental 

Engineering. Subjects in these 

areas are introduced using lectures 

and tutorials whereby emphasis is 

placed on both principles and design. 

Laboratory classes are used alongside 

some of the courses to develop 

practical engineering skills and basic 

knowledge, and reinforce the theory 

presented in the lectures. In addition, 

as part of the senior design project 

students are required to undertake a 

feasibility study, develop a complete 

analysis and design of an engineering 

project in one of the major areas of 

civil engineering and submit a technical 

report supplemented with all 

necessary documents and drawings. 

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Department Compulsory Requirements in the 2010 Program: 

Course No. Course Title Cr.Hrs. Min 

Grade 

1450101 General Biology 3 

1440211 Linear Algebra 1 3 1440131 Calculus 1 

1440281 Introduction to Probability and 

Statistics 

0401100 Introduction to Civil and 


3 144013 1Calculus 1 

1 None 

Prerequisite(s) 

0401101 Engineering Drawing 3 Pre/Co: 0401100 Introduction to Civil and 

Environmental Eng. 

1411114 Programming for Engineers 3 None 

0401201 Statics 3 C 1430115 Physics I 

0401202 Mechanics of Materials 3 C 0401201 Statics 

0401222 Surveying 2 0401101 Engineering Drawing; 

Co: 0401225 Surveying Lab 

0401225 Surveying Lab. 1 Pre/Co: 0401222 Surveying 

0401233 Materials for Civil Engineering 3 1420101 General Chemistry 1 

Pre/Co: 0401202 Mechanics of Materials; Co: 

0401234 Materials for Civil Eng. Lab 

0401234 Materials for Civil Eng. Lab 1 Pre/Co: 401233 Materials for Civil Eng 

0401243 Dynamics 3 0401201 Statics 

0401310 Structural Analysis 3 0401202 Mechanics of Materials 

0401314 Reinforced Concrete Design 1 4 0401310 Structural Analysis 

0401321 Transportation Engineering 3 0401222 Surveying; Pre/Co: 1440281 Intro 

Probability & Statistics 

0401343 Fluid Mechanics 3 0401243 Dynamics; 

0401344 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0401343 Fluid Mechanics 

0401345 Introduction to Environmental 

Engineering 

0401346 Introduction to Environmental 

Engineering Laboratory 

3 1420101 General Chemistry 1 

1 Pre/Co: 0401345 Introduction to Environmental 

Engineering 

0401351 Geotechnical Engineering 3 0401202 Mechanics of Materials; 

0401355 Geotechnical Engineering 

Laboratory 

1 Pre/Co: 0401351 

Geotechnical Engineering 

0401358 Foundation Engineering 1 3 0401351 Geotechnical Engineering; Pre/ 

Co:0401314 Reinforced Concrete Design 1 

0401405 Numerical Methods 3 1440261 Differential Equations 

0401437 Construction Engineering 3 Pre/Co: 0401314 Reinforced Concrete Design 

1; 0401358 Foundation Engineering 1 

0401446 Hydraulics 3 0401343 Fluid Mechanics 

0401495 Professional Practice in Civil 

and Environmental Engineering 

3 Pre/Co: 0401498 Senior Design Project 1 

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Course No. Course Title Cr.Hrs. Min 

Grade 

Prerequisite(s) 

0401493 Environ Outreach Project 0 Only for students in the Environ Eng 

Concentration 

0401498 Senior Design Project 1 1 0202110 Speech Communication; Technical 

writing, 

0401499 Senior Design Project 2 3 C 0401498 Senior Design Project I 

04014XX Dept. Elective 1 3 Depending on Elective 




0401490 Practical Training 0 4th Year Standing 

Total 85 

3.2 Elective Department Requirements 

The Department offers a number of 

electives in each of the disciplines 

in civil engineering, in addition to 

special studies in the various civil 

engineering disciplines. The elective 

courses are designed to provide 

students with advanced knowledge 

and skills in the various areas of civil 

engineering. Students can generally 

register for these courses in the 

final year and after completion of 

the appropriate pre-requisite courses, 

that are generally offered during the 

third year in the program. The special 

study courses provide the flexibility 

of further developing special 

skills and exploring the state-of-theart 

issues in civil engineering. 

Department Elective Requirements in the 2010 Program: 

Course Course Title Cr Area Pre or Pre/Co 

for 2010 Program 

0401413 Advanced Structural Analysis 

& Design 

3 

0401310 Structural Analysis; 0401314 

Reinforced Concrete Design 1 

0401414 Reinforced Concrete Design 2 3 Struc. 0401314 Reinforced Concrete Design 1 

0401416 Pre-stressed Concrete Design 3 

Eng. 

0401314 Reinforced Concrete Design 1 

0401418 Steel Design 3 0401310 Structural Analysis 

0401461 Special Topics in Structural 

Engineering 

3 0401310 Structural Analysis 

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Course Course Title Cr Area Pre or Pre/Co 

for 2010 Program 

0401425 Pavement Design 3 

0401321 Transportation Eng. 

0401426 Highway Design 3 0401321 Transportation Eng. 

0401427 Traffic Systems Design 3 0401321 Transportation Eng. 

0401428 Transportation and the 

Environment 

3 Transp. 0401321 Transportation 

Eng Eng; 0401345 Intro. to Environ. Eng. 

0401462 Special Topics in Transportation 

Engineering 

3 0401321 Transportation 

Eng. 

0401435 Specifications and Quantity 

Surveying 

0401463 Special Topics in Construction 

Engineering 

0401446 Hydraulics 3 

3 

3 Constr. Pre/Co: 0401314 Reinforced Concrete 

Eng. Design 1; 0401358 Foundation Engineering 1 

3 0401437 Construction Engineering 

0401343 Fluid Mechanics 

0401447 Water Resources Engineering 3 0401343 Fluid Mechanics 

Water 

0401448 Water and Wastewater 3 0401345 Intro. to Environ. Eng. 

Res./ 

Treatment 

Environ. 

0401443 Solid and Hazardous Waste 3 Eng. 0401345 Intro. to Environ. Eng. 

Management 

0401464 Special Topics in Water/ 


0401450 Foundation Engineering 2 3 

3 0401343 Fluid Mechanics or 0401345 Intro. 

to Environ. Eng. 

0401358 Foundation Engineering 1 

0401457 Slopes and Embankments 3 0401351 Geotechnical Engineering 

0401452 Geotechnical Engineering 2 3 Geotech. 0401351 Geotechnical Engineering 

0401451 Introduction to Geo- 

3 Eng. 0401345 Intro. to Envir. Engr. 


0401465 Special Topics in Geotechnical 

Engineering 

0401460 Special Topics in Civil 

Engineering 

0401429 Introduction to GIS for Civil 

Engineers 

0401494 Sustainable Design and 

Construction 

3 0401351 Geotechnical Engineering 

3 

Depends on the topic 

3 0401222 Surveying; 1411114 Prog. for Eng. 

Civil Eng. 

3 0401345 Intro. to Environ Eng; 0401321 

Transp. Eng.; 0401314 Reinforced Concrete 

Design 1 

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Study Plan 

UR\C: University Requirement: Compulsory. 

PR\C: Program Requirement: Compulsory. 

CR\E: College Requirement: Elective. 

CR\C: College Requirement: Compulsory. 

UR\E: University Requirement: Elective. 

PR\E: Program Requirement: Elective 

Civil Engineering Study Plan in the 2010 Program (starting fall 2011-2012), with or without the Environmental 

Concentration: 

1st Year (Freshman) 

Fall Semester 

Crs. No. Course Title Type1 Cr. Hrs. 

0104101 Islamic Culture UR\C 3 

0202112 English for Academic UR\C 3 

Purposes 

0206099 Advising and Guidance UR\C 0 

1450101 General Biology 1 PR\C 3 

1440131 Calculus 1 UR\C 3 

1430115 Physics 1 CR\C 3 

1430116 Physics 1 Laboratory CR\C 1 

0401100 Intro to Civil & Env. Eng. PR\C 1 

Total 17 

Spring Semester 


0201102 Arabic Language UR\C 3 

1440161 Calculus 2 for Engineers CR\C 3 

1430117 Physics II CR\C 3 

1420101 General Chemistry 1 CR\C 3 

1420102 General Chemistry 1 Lab CR\C 1 

0401101 Engineering Drawing PR\C 3 

Total 16 

2nd Year (Sophomore) 

Fall Semester 


xxxxxxx University Elective 1 UR\E 3 

0202110 Speech Communication CR\C 3 

1440211 Linear Algebra PR\C 3 

1411114 Programming for PR\C 3 

Engineers 

1440261 Differential Equations for Eng CR\C 3 

0401201 Statics* PR\C 3 

Total 18 



1440281 Introduction to Prob. & Stat. PR\C 3 

0401202 Mechanics of Materials* PR\C 3 

0401233 Materials for Civil Engineers PR\C 1 

0401234 Materials for Civil Eng. Lab PR\C 3 

0401222 Surveying PR\C 2 

0401225 Surveying Lab PR\C 1 

0401243 Dynamics PR\C 3 

Total 16 

3rd Year (Junior) 

Fall Semester 



0401310 Structural Analysis PR\C 3 

0401321 Transportation Eng. PR\C 3 

0401343 Fluid Mechanics PR\C 3 

0401344 Fluid Mechanics Lab PR\C 1 

0401351 Geotechnical Eng. PR\C 3 

0401355 Geotechnical Eng Lab PR\C 1 

Total 17 



0202207 Technical Writing CR\C 3 

0401314 Reinforced Concrete Design 1 PR\C 4 

0401345 Intro. to Environmental PR\C 3 

Eng. 

0401301 Eng. Economics CR\C 3 

0401358 Foundation Engineering1 PR\C 3 

0401346 Intro. to Environmental PR\C 1 

Eng. Lab 

Total 17 

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Summer Session 

Crs. No. Course Title Type Cr. Hrs. 

0400490 Practical Training (Eight weeks) CR\C 0 

4th Year (Senior) 

Fall Semester 


0401405 Numerical Methods PR\C 3 

0401437 Construction Engineering PR\C 3 

0401446 Hydraulics PR\C 3 

04014xx Department Elective 1 PR\E 3 


0401498 Senior Design Project 1 PR\C 1 

0401493* Environmental Outreach PR\C* 0* 

Project** 

Total 16 





0401495 Professional Practice in PR\C 3 

Civil and Environ. Eng 



0401499 Senior Design Project 2* PR\C 3 

Total 18 

*Courses listed in boldface type require a grade of C or better for graduation from the civil engineering program 

**The course (0401493 Environmental Outreach Project) is a requirement only for students enrolled in the environmental 

concentration. 

1 

UR\C : University Requirement : Compulsory. CR\C : College Requirement: Compulsory PR\C : Program Requirement : Compulsory 

UR\E : University Requirment : Elective CR\E : College Requirement: Elective PR\E : Program Requirement : Elective 

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Concentration in Environmental Engineering 

Civil engineering students wishing to pursue the Civil Engineering Program with Concentration in Environmental 

Engineering must complete the following requirements: 

A. Must complete three of their four elective courses from the following list of elective courses: 

Course No. Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisite(s) 

0401447 Water Resources Engineering 3 0401343 Fluid Mechanics 

0401448 Water and Wastewater 

Treatment 

0401443 Solid and Hazardous Waste 

Management 

0401494 Sustainable Design and 

Construction 

0401451 Introduction to Geo- 


0401428 Transportation and the 

Environment 

0401464 Special Topics in Water / 


3 0401345 Intro. To Environ. Eng. 

3 0401345 Intro. To Environ. Eng. 

3 0401345 Intro. To Environ Eng; 0401321 Transp. Eng.; 

0401314 Reinforced Concrete Design 1 or 0401313 

Reinforced Concrete 1 

3 0401345 Intro. To Environ. Eng.; 0401351 Geotechnical 

Eng. 

3 0401345 Intro. To Environ. Eng.; 0401321 

Transportation Eng. 

3 0401343 Fluid Mechanics or 0401345 Intro. to Environ. 

Eng. 

0401493 Environmental Outreach Project 0 Only for students in the Environ Eng Concentration 

B. Student in the Environmental Engineering Concentration must complete their senior design project in the Environmental 

Engineering area or their project must contain substantial environmental considerations. 

C. Must undertake a new compulsory (0401493 Environmental Outreach Project) course. The new course requires 

compiling a portfolio of creative works/activities done by the student to help advance environmental/sustainability 

knowledge and awareness. The course is equivalent to one (1) Cr in terms of work load. 

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Course Description 

Courses in the Civil Engineering program are assigned numbers of the form 0401XYZ where: 

X: Year (level) 

Y: Area Identifier: 

0: General Civil Engineering 

4: Water Resources & Environmental 

Engineering 

1: Structural Engineering 5: Geotechnical Engineering 

2: Transportation Engineering 6: Special Topics 

3: Materials & Construction Engineering 9: Projects and Seminars 

1411110 

Programming for Engineers (2-2:3) 


This course introduces basic programming 

techniques to non-major 

students. Subjects include: computer 

science fields, general introduction 

on computers and numbering systems, 

software development process, 

programming languages, selection 

structures, repetition structures, 

functions and procedures, structured 

and user-defined data types, text 

files, arrays, and dynamic memory 

allocation. 

1440211 

Linear Algebra (3-0:3) 


Systems of linear equations; Gaussian 

and Gauss-Jordan elimination 

processes; Matrix algebra; Determinants; 

Cramer’s rule; Vector spaces; 

Subspaces; Basis and dimension; 

Rank; Change of basis; Characteristic 

polynomial; Eigenvalues 

and eigenvectors of square matrices; 

Diagonalization; Inner product 

spaces; Orthogonal projections; 

Gram-Schmidt process; Computer 

applications. 

1440281 

Introduction to Probability and Statistics 

(3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s):0212131 

Descriptive statistics; Axiomatic 

probability; Random variables and 

their moments; Special discrete and 

continuous distributions; Sampling 

distributions; Estimation; Hypothesis 

testing; Linear regression; Analysis 

of variance; Analysis of categorical 

data. 

0401100 

Introduction to Civil and Environmental 

Eng (0-1:3) 


Introduction to Civil and Environmental 

Engineering. Introduction to 

Engineering Design (Design Process 

and Working in Teams). Technical 

Communication Skills (Written and 

Oral). Introduction to Problem Solving 

in Engineering. Introduction to 

Engineering Ethics & Professionalism 

(Engineer’s Code of Ethics with 

Cases and Engineer’s Creed). Introduction 

to management and leadership 

skills and public policy. 

0401101 

Engineering Drawing (2-1:3) 


Introduction to engineering drawing, 

Scales, Dimensioning, Types of 

lines, Construction geometry, Theory 

of Orthographic Projection, Pictorial 

drawing, Sections and Introduction 

to computer Aided Drafting (Auto- 

CAD). 

0401201 

Statics (3-0:3) 


Knowledge and understanding of 

vector resultant of forces in two and 

three dimensions; type of structural 

supports; equilibrium of particles 

and rigid bodies; analysis of internal 

forces in beams and trusses; static 

and kinetic friction; centroids of 

lines, areas and volumes; moments 

of inertia. 

0401202 

Mechanics of Materials (3-0:3) 


Simple states of stress and strain; 

Hook’s law; torsional stresses; 

axial deformation; internal forces 

in beams; bending and shearing diagrams 

and stresses; beam design; 

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stress transformation; thin-walled 

pressure vessels; beam deflection, 

lab session and experiments. 

0401222 

Surveying (2-0:2) 

Prerequisite(s): 0401101; Co: 

0401225 

An introductory overview of the 

theory and practice of surveying, 

surveying instruments, and measurement 

and computations techniques 

related to field problems, with 

emphasis on leveling and traversing; 

introduction to the theory and 

applications of Global Positioning 

System (GPS). Student must register 

0401225 Field Surveying when registering 

this course. 

0401225 

Surveying Laboratory (0-3:1) 


Use of various surveying instruments, 

field measurements, and processing 

of field surveying data. Students 

must register this course when 

registering for 0401224 Surveying. 

0401233 

Materials for Civil Engineers (3-0:3) 


0401234; Pre/Co: 0401202 

Classification of building materials; 

composition and mechanical properties 

of materials; manufacture of 

cement and types of Portland cement, 

fine and coarse aggregates, admixtures; 

mixing; transportation , casting 

and finishing of fresh concrete; 

properties of hardened concrete and 

factors influencing them, design of 

concrete mixes, gypsum: types and 

properties; block: manufacturing 

processes; in service requirements; 

wood: types and defects , plastics: 

types and properties, iron and steel; 

types and properties. 

0401234 

Materials for Civil Engineers Laboratory 

(0-3:1) 


Experiments on physical properties 

and behavior of aggregates, cement, 

fresh concrete, hardened concrete, 

mix design, steel and timber. 

0401243 

Dynamics (3-0:3) 


Introduction and Fundamental Principles, 

Kinematics of a particle: 

rectilinear and curvilinear motion of 

a particle with normal and tangential 

components, force and acceleration, 

work and energy, Impulse and 

momentum 

0401310 

Structural Analysis (3-0:3) 


This course covers the basic principles 

and methods of structural 

analysis. Topics include classification 

of structures and loads; computing 

internal forces and deformation 

in determinate structures using geometric 

and energy methods; force 

method of analysis; slope-deflection 

equations; moment distribution 

method; stiffness method for trusses, 

beams, and frames; influence lines 

for determinate indeterminate structures. 

Specialized computer programs 

for analyzing structures will 

be introduced as well. 

0401314 

Reinforced Concrete Design 1 (3-2:4) 


Materials and mechanical properties 

of reinforced concrete; the Code and 

specifications; behavior of compression 

and tension members; analysis 

and design of various shaped - sections 

for flexure by the ultimate 

strength methods; shear and diagonal 

tension; bond and anchorage 

of reinforcement; edge-supported 

slabs; short and slender columns 

under axial and bending; continuous 

beams; design of two way slabs, 

detailing of reinforced concrete 

structures; design sessions (computer 

applications). 

0401321 

Transportation Engineering (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 0401222; Pro/Co: 

0210281 

An overview of transportation systems 

characteristics, hierarchies, 

and classifications, operational and 

vehicular characteristics, human factors, 

traffic control devices, level of 

service analysis, basic transportation 

planning and engineering functions, 

traffic flow characteristics, highway 

geometric design, and highway 

capacity. 

0401343 

Fluid Mechanics (3-0:3) 


0401344 

Properties of fluids; fluid statics; 

translation and rotation of fluid 

masses; dimensional analysis and 

similitude; fundamentals of fluid 

flow; fluid resistance; compressible 

flow; ideal fluid flow; fluid measurements. 

0401344 

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (0-3:1) 


Determination of fluid properties 

(density, pressure, surface tension, 

viscosity, capillarity); measurement 

of hydrostatic forces; verifying 

Bernoulli’s theorem; flow measurements, 

Measurements of free and 

forced vortex profiles; calibration of 

pressure gauges. 

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0401345 

Introduction to Environmental 

Engineering (3-0:3) 


This course introduces students to 

basic principles in environmental 

science and engineering and the relevance 

of these principles to the area 

of civil engineering. The course provides 

students with an understanding 

of the challenges imposed on the 

environment as a result of human 

activity and the role of environmental 

engineering in dealing with such 

challenges. The topics include the 

study of relevant principles in ecology, 

chemistry, microbiology, environmental 

quality and pollution, pollution 

control systems and technologies, 

and the impacts of development 

on the environment. 

0401346 

Introduction to Environmental 

Engineering Laboratory (0-3:1) 

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Co 0401345 

This course complements the theoretical 

principles in (0401345 Introduction 

to Environmental Engineering) 

through introducing students 

to environmental quality analysis 

and unit operations in environmental 

engineering. The environmental 

analysis component aims at assessing 

the quality and pollution of 

water, air, and soil, with emphasize 

on water quality and pollution. The 

experiments include operation of 

selected pollution control processes. 

0401351 

Geotechnical Engineering (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 0401202; 

Co: 0401355 

Soil in Engineering; soil related to 

in-situ problems; soil formation; 

Subsurface exploration; types of 

soils; grain size distribution; soil 

classification; physical and index 

properties; compaction; permeability 

and Seepage. Stresses in soils; consolidation 

and expansion of clays; 

shear strength of soils; lateral earth 

pressure; slope stability. 

0401355 

Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory 

(0-3:1) 


Soil description and identification, 

moisture content, sieves and hydrometer 

analysis; atterberg limits (liquid, 

plastic and shrinkage limits); compaction; 

permeability tests (constant 

and falling head); consolidation; 

swell test; direct shear; unconfined 

compression test; triaxial compression 

test. 

0401358 

Foundation Engineering 1 (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 0401351; Pre/Co: 

0401314 or 0401313 

Subsurface exploration; load transfer; 

types of foundations; bearing 

capacity; settlement: immediate and 

consolidations; tilting; design and 

analysis of spread footings: square, 

rectangular, circular and continuous 

with concentric and eccentric loads; 

rectangular combined footings; cantilever 

walls; pile foundations: load 

bearing capacity, settlement, and 

efficiency of pile groups. 

0401405 

Numerical Methods (3-0:3) 


The course familiarizes the student 

with all the numerical techniques 

commonly used by engineers; topics 

covered are roots of equation, solutions 

of systems of algebraic equations, 

curve fitting and interpolation, 

numerical integration, and the solution 

of ordinary and partial differential 

equations. 

0401446 

Hydraulics (3-0:3) 


Provides basic background for 

design of closed conduits and open 

channels. The principals of turbomachinery 

and selection of pumps 

are introduced. 

0401437 

Construction Engineering (0-3:1) 

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Co: 0401314 or 

0401358 

Construction methods and processes, 

equipment, earthmoving, 

excavation, and concrete production 

phases of civil engineering construction 

projects. Management methods 

and techniques, network diagrams, 

estimating, tendering, planning and 

scheduling. Professional responsibility 

and engineering ethics. Productivity, 

quality, health and safety 

issues. 

0401495 

Professional Practice in Civil and 

Environmental Engineering (3-0:3) 


This course covers a variety of professional, 

non-technical issues pertaining 

to civil engineering practice. 

The topics include: work and careers 

of civil engineers; consequences of 

civil engineering; importance and 

requirements of professional licensure; 

management concepts for civil 

engineers; contemporary issues and 

engineering practice; leadership in 

civil engineering practice; life-long 

learning in modern engineering practice; 

concepts in business and public 

policy for civil engineers; communication 

skills for practicing engineers; 

and professional responsibilities and 

ethics. Guest speakers will be invited 

to address various issues relevant to 

Civil Engineering Practice. Students 

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will generally be required to learn on 

their own, with guidance provided by 

the course coordinator. 

0401493 

Environ Outreach Project (0-2:0) 

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the 

Environmental Engineering Concentration 

This course requires students to work 

individually and/or in teams on their 

own choice of environmental project 

activities involving providing services 

to the community, participation 

in environmental activities and functions, 

presenting seminars, exhibiting 

relevant materials, and/or preparing 

informative websites and newsletters. 

Students will be required to submit 

individual portfolios documenting 

their activities and efforts. 

0401498 

Senior Design Project 1 (0-2:1) 

Prerequisite(s): 0202110; 0202207; 

Pre/Co: 0401301: 4th year standing 

A capstone design course. A group 

of students working as a team, under 

the supervision of faculty members, 

are required to formulate a major 

civil engineering design project. The 

team is required to prepare proposals, 

manage data acquisition, carry 

out feasibility studies and evaluate 

alternatives in preparation for Senior 

Design Project II. Teams are also 

required to submit and present technical 

progress reports. 

0401499 

Senior Design Project 2 (0-6:3) 


In continuation of Senior Design 

Project I, each team work towards 

completing analysis and design of 

their project. Each student in the 

team is expected to handle a specific 

task of the project and coordinate his/ 

her work with the rest of the group. 

The team is required to submit their 

preliminary design supplemented 

with all necessary documents and 

drawings. A presentation of the project 

results will be part of the student 

evaluation. 

0401413 

Advanced Structural Analysis and 

Design (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s):0401310 or 0401314 

Introduces topics based on the recent 

developments and advances in structural 

engineering. It includes topics 

related to the analysis and design of 

structural systems through the use of 

computers. Emphasis will be placed 

on available computer software 

used in industry such as SAP,SAFE, 

ETABS and STADPRO. 

0401414 

Reinforced Concrete Design 2 

(3-0:3) 


Working stress design; crack and 

deflection control provisions; analysis 

and design for torsion in reinforced 

concrete elements; design of 

shear walls; seismic design of concrete 

structures; design of moment 

resisting frames; computer applications. 

0401416 

Prestressed Concrete Design (3-0:3) 


Principles and methods of prestressing; 

stress computation and prestress 

loss estimation, structural design philosophy; 

Flexure: working stress and 

ultimate strength analysis and design, 

design for shear and torsion; deflection 

computation and control; analysis 

and design of composite beams 

and continuous beams; application of 

prestressed concrete in bridges. 

0401418 

Steel Design (3-0:3) 


Design of steel tension members; 

beams; beam-columns; connections; 

elastic and plastic methods; design 

applications. 

0401425 

Pavement Design (3-0:3) 


Pavement design processes; materials 

selection and characterization methods; 

design of flexible pavements; 

design of rigid concrete pavements; 

design of overlays; road drainage 

system; and computer applications. 

0401426 

Highway Design (3-0:3) 


Planning, geometric, location, and 

design of urban and rural highway 

systems including; geometric design 

concepts; geometric design controls 

and criteria; geometric design elements: 

horizontal alignment, vertical 

alignment, and cross sectionals alignment; 

intersection geometric design 

controls; at-grade intersection design 

and channelization. 

0401427 

Traffic Systems Design (3-0:3) 


Analysis and design of network traffic 

systems; system evaluation using 

computer optimization and simulation; 

development and testing of 

alternative system design. 

0401428 

Transportation and Environment 

(3-0:3) 


Covers the impacts of transportation 

on the environment including: air 

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quality issues; noise pollution issues; 

hazardous materials issues; land use 

issues; water pollution and wetlands 

issues; and related environmental 

issues. The course will also introduce 

travel demand forecasting as the main 

tool in transportation planning. 

0401435 

Specifications and Quantity Surveying 

(3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Co: 0401314 or 

0401358 

Introduction; types and documents 

of tenders; types of construction contracts; 

bonds and insurance requirements; 

Jordan and International general 

conditions and obligations of 

construction contracts; preparation of 

specifications; regulations pertinent 

to buildings, construction works and 

building materials; quantity surveying 

and bill of quantities; rights and 

obligations of engineering consulting 

offices. 

0401494 

Sustainable Design and Construction 

(3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 0401345; 0401321 

or 0401314 

Introduces students to the concept 

and implications of sustainable development 

for the practice of design 

and construction in civil engineering. 

Two approaches for integrating 

sustainable design considerations 

are discussed: life cycle analysis 

and the US green Buildings Council 

(USGBS) Leadership in Energy and 

Environmental Design (LEED) system. 

The course is project based and 

involves theoretical lectures and team 

work involving applying knowledge 

of sustainable design and construction 

to a design project. 

0401447 

Water Resources Engineering (2-3:3) 


Provides basic background for the 

planning and design of systems to 

manage water resources. Concepts of 

hydrology, hydraulics, geology, and 

economics are introduced in a unified 

framework. Emphasizing why and 

how things are done. 

0401448 

Water and Wastewater Treatment (3-0:3) 


Focuses on water and wastewater 

treatment engineering. Topics 

include: water and wastewater pollutants 

and characterization; water quality 

and impacts of pollutants; principles 

of physiochemical and biological 

treatment of water and wastewater; 

preliminary design of selected water 

and wastewater treatment processes; 

integration of treatment processes 

into water and wastewater treatment 

plants; wastewater reuse and disposal 

options; treatment residues management 

options. 

0401443 

Solid & Hazardous Waste Management 

(3-0:3) 


Introduces students to solid and hazardous 

waste management, risk to 

human health & the environment, 

and applications of these principles 

in professional practice. The course 

covers various aspects of solid 

and hazardous waste management, 

including characterization, transport, 

management strategies, treatment, 

technologies, and disposal. The 

course includes material relevant to 

developing skills pertinent to planning, 

assessment, investigation, and 

design of waste management projects. 

0401450 

Foundation Engineering 2 (3-0:3) 


Design trapezoidal footings, Strap 

footings, Mat foundations, Sheet 

piles and anchored sheet pile walls, 

Braced cuts, Reinforced earth, and 

Pile foundations. Topics that can also 

be included (depending on time availability) 

are design of foundations on 

difficult soils (collapsible and expansive 

soils) 

0401457 

Slopes and Embankments (3-0:3) 


Design and analysis of earth slopes; 

the use and application of stability 

formulae; charts and computer 

programs. Stability analysis; slope 

movement, mechanics of slope failure, 

determination of phriatic surface 

and remedial measures for correcting 

slopes. 

0401452 

Geotechnical Engineering 2 (3-0:3) 


Nature and origin of soil; Permeability 

and seepage; stress within a soil 

mass; stress-strain behavior; shear 

strength of cohesionless soil; theories 

of compressibility and consolidation; 

undrained and drained shear strength 

of cohesive soil; creep in soft soil. 

0401451 

Introduction to Geo-Environmental 


Prerequisite(s): 0401345, 0401351 

Investigating, designing and constructing 

solutions to waste containment 

and soil and groundwater pollution 

problems by developing an 

understanding of the engineering 

concepts and processes and also by 

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introducing them to specialist techniques, 

such as contaminant transport 

modeling. 

040146X 

Special Topics (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): Depends on the 

topic 

These courses cover special advanced 

topics in one of the areas of Civil 

Engineering. The contents vary 

depending on the topic. 

0401429 

Introduction to GIS for Civil Engineers 

(2-2:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 0401222; 1411114 

An introduction to Geographical 

Information Systems (GIS) for civil 

engineering students. It introduces 

students to the concepts and fundamentals 

of GIS with reference to a 

diverse range of applications in civil 

engineering. Topics covered include 

GIS definitions and history; components 

of GIS; data types and formats; 

geographic referencing frameworks; 

data capture techniques; and analysis 

methods. The course will allow students 

to develop skills to capture and 

analyze spatially referenced data, and 

communicate results obtained using 

GIS. The course includes a lab for 

hands-on training with GIS software. 

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Prerequisite flowchart for the 2010 Program 

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Department of Electrical 

and Computer Engineering 

The Electrical and Computer 

Engineering Department offers two 

programs, one program leading to 

B.Sc. in Electrical / Electronics 

Engineering and the other leading to 

B.Sc. in Computer Engineering. 

1- B.Sc. in Electrical / Electronics 

Engineering 

Introduction 

The Electrical and Electronics 

Engineering program combines the 

analysis and design of electrical and 

electronic circuits, mechanisms for 

automated control of processes, communication 

systems, signal processing 

and electrical power generation 

and delivery. 

Integrating modern science with 

practical applications is the core of 

advanced technology, particularly 

in electrical engineering. Electrical 

engineers are involved in all areas 

of today’s information society. The 

advancement in modern technologies 

- such as the Internet, mobile 

communication, high performance 

computers, power plants, renewable 

energy and robotics - was based on 

applied electrical and electronics 

engineering principles. Therefore, 

a modern Electrical and Electronics 

Engineering curriculum needs to be 

thoroughly grounded in the founding 

theories of electrical engineering 

while being dynamic to accommodate 

the advancement of the current 

technologies and the development of 

new ones. 

The curriculum offered by the 

Department in Electrical and 

Electronics Engineering teaches 

sound engineering principles and an 

ability to apply them to the solution 

of problems. This is done through 

emphasis on practical problem solving, 

design capability, and laboratory 

work along with team projects. 

Some flexibility is provided through 

a choice of departmental electives in 

the different areas of electrical and 

electronics engineering. 


Goals/ Program Educational 

Objectives (ABET Terminology): 

The Electrical Engineering Program 

is designed to achieve has the following 

goals (PEOs): 

(1) Have the knowledge and skills, 

including problem analysis, solving, 

and design, necessary for a 

successful career in electrical/ 

Electronics engineering. 

(2) Acquire skills of critical thinking, 

teamwork, leadership, and communications, 

and use them to solve 

complex electrical / Electronics 

engineering problems. 

(3) Continue to develop knowledge 

using modern design tools and 

new technologies in electrical/ 

Electronics Engineering. Continue 

to learn through appropriate continuing 

education processes. 

(4) Be admitted to and succeed in 

graduate study in internationally 

recognized universities 

Objective / Program Outcomes 

(ABET Terminology): 

Upon successful completion of the 

B.Sc. EE program, a student will 

have: 

a. an ability to apply knowledge of 

mathematics, science, and engineering 

b. an ability to design and conduct 


and interpret data 

c. an ability to design a system, component, 

or process to meet desired 

needs within realistic constraints 

such as economic, environmental, 

social, political, ethical, health and 

safety, manufacturability, and sustainability 

d. an ability to function on multidisciplinary 

teams 

e. an ability to identify, formulate, 

and solve engineering problems 

f. an understanding of professional 

and ethical responsibility 

g. an ability to communicate effectively 

in two languages. 

h. the broad education necessary to 


solutions in a global, economic, 

environmental, and societal 

context 

i. a recognition of the need for, and 


learning 

j. a knowledge of contemporary 

issues 

k. an ability to use the techniques, 

skills, and modern engineering 

tools necessary for engineering 

practice. 

Program Structure 

To obtain a Bachelor of Science 

degree in Electrical and Electronics 

Engineering, the student must 

complete a total of 141 credit hours. 

These hours span University, College 

and Departmental requirements. 

The allocation of the credit hours is 

shown in the following table: 

285


Allocation of credit hours: 


From a List Free 

University Requirements (UR) 12 12 - 24 

College Requirements (CR 26 - - 26 

Department Requirements (DR) 66 16 - 82 

TOTAL 104 28 - 132 


(82 Credit Hours) 

The Department Required courses 

(DR) cover the main areas of 

Electrical and Electronics Engineering. 

These courses cover: AC and 

DC Circuit Analysis, Electronics, 

Electromechanical Systems, Signal 

Processing, Communication systems, 

Control theory, Power and Digital 

Systems. These courses give the 

Electrical Engineering student the 

strong foundation needed to build 

on. The student receives theoretical 

information in weekly lectures and 

tutorial sessions. In addition, most 

of the courses in the DR area include 

practical hands-on experience in a 

laboratory environment. To cap their 

development, the students undergo a 

design project in their final year. This 

project is to be chosen by the student 

according to his/her chosen area of 

concentration. Upon completion of 

the project the student will produce a 

complete report including the major 

design and implementation phases. 

The student will also be required to 

deliver a demonstration and a presentation 

to other students and faculty 

members. 

The following table shows the required courses:: 

Course No. 

Course Title 

Cr. 

Hrs. 

1440262 Mathematics for Engineers 3 1440161 Calculus II 

Pre-requisite(s) 

0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3 Pre/Co: 1430117 Physics II, Pre/Co: 1440261 Diff. Eqns. 

0402203 Circuit Analysis I Lab 1 

0402205 Circuit Analysis II 3 0402202 Circuit Analysis I 

Pre/Co: 0402202 Circuit Analysis I,Pre:1430118 Physics II 

Lab, Pre/Co 0403100 Intr. to ECE 

0402206 Circuit Analysis II Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0402205 Circuit Analysis II, 0402203 Circuit I Lab 

0402240 Signals and Systems 3 0402202 Circuit Analysis I 

0402241 Random Signal Theory 3 Pre/Co. 0402202 Circuit Analysis I 

0402250 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits 3 0402202 Circuit Analysis I, 0403201 Digital Logic Design 

0402251 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits Lab 1 

0402310 Electromechanical Systems 3 0402205 Circuit Analysis II 

0402311 Electromechanical Systems Lab 1 

Pre/Co 0402250 Fund. of Electronic Circuits, Pre 0402203 

Circuit Analysis I Lab, Pre/Co 0403202 Digital Logic Design 

Lab 

Pre/Co: 0402310 Electromechanical Systems, Pre:0402206 

Circuit Analysis II Lab 

0402320 Field Analysis 3 Pre/Co. 1440262 Math for Eng., 1430117 Physics II 

0402330 Feedback Control Systems 3 0402240 Signals & Systems 

0402331 Feedback Control Systems Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0402330 Feedback Control Systems 

0402340 

Engineering Computation & Linear 

Algebra 

3 1411115 Intro. to CS I, 1440261 Diff. Eqns. 

0402341 Multimedia Technology Laboratory 1 0402240 Signal and Systems 

0402342 Random Signal & Systems 3 0402240 Signals & Systems, 0402241 Random Signal Theory 

286

0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 3 0402240 Signal and Systems, 0402241 Random Signal Theory 

0402347 Telecommunication Systems I Lab 1 0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 

0402353 Electronic Circuits 3 0402250 Fund. of Electronic Circuits or 0403250 

0402354 Electronic Circuits Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0402353 Electronic Circuits 


0402491 Senior Design Project I 1 

Senior Standing, Pre/Co 0202207 Technical Writing, Pre/Co 

0202110 Speech Communication 

0402492 Senior Design Project II 3 0402491 Senior Design Project I 

0403100 

Introduction to Electrical and Computer 

Engineering 

1 Pre/Co: 1430117 Physics II 

0403201 Digital Logic Design 3 1411115 Intro. CS I 

0403202 Digital Logic Design Lab 1 0403201 Digital Logic Design 

0403230 Microprocessors and Assembly Language 3 

0403231 

0403300 

Microprocessors and Assembly Language 

Laboratory 

Professional, Societal, and Ethical Issues 

in Engineering 

1 

1411115 Intro. to CS I , 0403201 Digital Logic Design, Pre/ 

Co: 0403231 Microprocessor Lab 

Pre/Co: 0403230 Microprocessors Pre/Co: 0403202 Digital 

Logic Design Lab 

1 3rd Year Standing 

1430118 Physics II Lab 1 1430116, Pre/Co 1430117 Physics II 

1411115 Intro. to Computer Science I 4 

Total… Department Requirements 66 

040xxxx Program Elective 1 3 4th Year Standing 






Total… Department Electives 16 

Total … Department Courses 82 

Grand Total Credits 132 

287


Elective Courses 

As part of the program for the Bachelor 

of Science in Electrical and 

Electronics Engineering, the student 

is required to study 16 credit 

hours of technical elective courses. 

These courses allow the student to 

focus on a specific area for in-depth 

knowledge and understanding. The 

student can also mix and match elective 

courses from different areas to 

get a more advanced exposure to the 

different Electrical and Electronics 

Engineering disciplines. The student 

should select, in cooperation with 

his/her academic advisor, the list of 

electives that best meet his or her 

needs and aspirations. 

It is highly recommended that the 

student register for these courses after 

completing all DR courses. 

The following table shows the list of 

elective courses. Also listed are the 

major areas in which these courses 

prepare the student. 

Course 

No. 

Course Title 

Cr. 

Hrs. 


0402410 Power System Analysis 3 0402310 Electromechanical Systems 

0402410 Power System Analysis 3 0402310 Electromechanical Systems 

0402412 Power Systems Laboratory 1 Pre/Co 0402410 Power System Analysis 

Category* 

Power Systems 

0402450 Power Electronics 3 0402353 Electronic Circuits 

0402420 Microwave Engineering 3 0402320 Field Analysis 

0402421 Antenna Analysis 3 0402320 Field Analysis 

0402434 Digital Control Systems 3 0402330 Feedback Control Systems 

0402436 Applied Control Engineering 3 0402330 Feedback Control Systems 

0403334 Embedded System Design 3 

0402430 Instrumentation & Measurements 3 

0402431 Instrumentation & Measurements Lab 1 

0402437 

Programmable Logic Controllers and 

Applications 

3 

0403230 Microprocessors & 0402250 

Fund. of Electronic Circuits 

0402353 Electronic Circuits, 0402240 

Signals and Systems 

Pre/Co: 0402430 Instrumentation and 

measurements 

0403230 Microprocessors, 4th year 

standing 

0402420 Microwave Engineering 3 0402320 Field Analysis 

0402442 Telecommunication Systems II 3 0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 

0402444 Digital Signal Processing 3 0402240 Signals and Systems 

0402446 Cellular Telephony 3 0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 

0402447 Wireless Communication 3 0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 

0402448 

Speech Signal Processing and 

Applications 

0402452 Communication Electronics 3 

3 

0402340 Eng Comp & Linear 

Algebra,0402346 Telecom System I 

0402353 Electronics Circuits, 0402346 

Telecommunication Systems1 

0403346 Computer Communications & Networks 3 0402241 Random Signal Theory 

0403347 

Computer Communications & Networks 

Lab. 

0403445 Digital Image Processing 3 

1 

Pre/Co: 0403346 Computer 

Communications & Networks 

0402240 Signals and Systems, Pre/Co: 

0402340 Eng. Comp. and Linear Algebra 

0402454 Optoelectronics 3 0402353 Electronics Circuits 

0402449 Optical Fiber Communication 3 

0402250 Fund of Electronic Circuits, 

0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 

Electromagnetism 

Control 

Communications 

& Signal 

Processing 

288

0402455 Analog Integrated Circuits 3 0402353 Electronic Circuits 

0402452 Communication Electronics 3 

0402353 Electronics Circuits, 0402346 

Telecommunication Systems1 

0403452 VLSI Design 3 0402250 Fund of Electronic Circuits 

0403457 Digital Integrated Circuits 3 0402250 Fund of Electronic Circuits 

Electronics 

0403458 Digital Integrated Circuits Laboratory 1 Pre./Co. 0403457 Digital Integrated Circuits 

0402460 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering 3 4th Year Standing 

0402461 Special Topics in Control and Automation 3 0402330 Feedback Control Systems 

0402462 

Special Topics in Communication 

Systems 

3 0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 

0402463 Special Topics in Electronics 3 0402250 Fund of Electronic Circuits 

0402464 

Special Topics in Signal and Image 

Processing 

3 0402240 Signals and Systems 

Special Topics 

Study Plan for the B. Sc. Degree in in Electrical & Electronics Engineering 

First Level (Freshman) 

Fall Semester 


0201102 Arabic Language UR/C 3 

0202112 Eng. for Academic Purposes UR/C 3 

1420101 General Chemisty (1) CR\C 3 

1420102 General Chemisty (1) Lab CR\C 1 

1440131 Calculus I UR/C 3 

1430115 Physics I CR/C 3 

1430116 Physics I Lab CR/C 1 

Total 17 



University Elective 2 UR/E 3 

1411115 Intro. to Computer Science I CR/C 4 

1440161 Calculus II For Engineers CR/C 3 

1430117 Physics II CR/C 3 

1430118 Physics II Lab DR/C 1 

0403100 Introduction to EECE DR/C 1 


Total 18 

Second Level (Sophomore) 

Fall Semester 


0202110 Speech Communication CR/C 3 

1440261 Differential Equations for CR/C 3 

Engineers 

0402202 Circuit Analysis I DR/C 3 

0402203 Circuit Analysis I Lab DR/C 1 

0403201 Digital Logic Design DR/C 3 

0101100 Islamic Culture UR/C 3 

Total 16 



0402205 Circuit Analysis II DR/C 3 

0402206 Circuit Analysis II Lab DR/C 1 

0402240 Signals and Systems DR/C 3 

0402241 Random Signal Theory DR/C 3 

0403202 Digital Logic Design Lab DR/C 1 

0402250 Fund. of Electronic DR/C 3 

Circuits 

0402251 Fund. of Elec. Circuits Lab DR/C 1 

Total 15 

289


Third Level (Junior) 

Fall Semester 


1440262 Mathematics for Engineers DR/C 3 

0402341 Multimedia Technology Lab DR/C 1 

0402346 Telecommunication Systems I DR/C 3 

0402353 Electronic Circuits DR/C 3 

0402354 Electronic Circuits Lab DR/C 1 

0402342 Random Signals and Systems DR/C 3 

0402310 Electromechanical Systems DR/C 3 

0402311 Electromechanical Sys. Lab DR/C 1 

Total 18 



0402320 Field Analysis DR/C 3 

0402330 Feedback Control Systems DR/C 3 

0402331 Feedback Control Sys. Lab DR/C 1 

0402340 Eng. Comp. & Linear Algebra DR/C 3 

0402347 Telecomm Systems I Lab DR/C 1 

0202207 Technical Writing CR/C 3 

0403230 Microprocessors & DR/C 3 

Assembly Language 

0403231 Microprocessors Lab DR/C 1 

Total 18 



0400490 Practical Training (at least 8 weeks) CR\C 0 

Fourth Level (Senior) 

Fall Semester 


0402491 Senior Design Project I DR/C 1 

040XXXX Department Elective 1 DR/E 3 




0401301 Engineering Economics CR/C 3 

Total 16 



0403492 Senior Design Project II DR/C 3 



0403300 Prof. Soc., & Ethical DR/C 1 

Issues 

040XXXX Program Elective 5 DR/E 3 

040XXXX Program Elective 6 DR/E 7 

Total 20 

1 

UR\C: University Requirement: Compulsory. UR\E: University Requirement: Elective. 

CR\C: College Requirement: Compulsory. CR\E: College Requirement: Elective. 

DR\C: Department Requirement: Compulsory. DR\E: Department Requirement: Elective. 

290


The second digit from the right in each course number is a “discipline” identifier. The following table shows the 

disciplines and their corresponding identifiers: 

0 General Electrical Engineering 4 Communications & Signal Processing 

1 Electromechanical and Power 5 Electronics 

2 Electromagnetism 6 Special Topics 

3 Control & Instrumentation 9 Projects and Seminars 

Below are the course descriptions of Compulsory courses carrying an Electrical Engineering number (0402xxx) 

0402202 

Circuit Analysis I (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 1430117, Pre/ 

Co: 1440261 

Fundamentals of DC and AC circuit 

laws, Mathematical models for circuit 

elements, Techniques for circuit 

analysis and for writing and solving 

circuit equations, Circuit theorems, 

Introduction to op amps. Transient 

analysis of first order circuits, Phasor 

techniques for steady-state sinusoidal 

response. 

0402203 

Circuit Analysis I Laboratory (0-3:1) 

Prerequisite(s):Pre/Co:1430118, Pre/ 

Co: 0402202, Pre/Co 0403100 

Fundamentals of DC circuits. Experiments 

that revolve around DC 

networks and their behavior under 

transient and steady state conditions. 

SPICE modeling of circuits, use of 

test and measurement equipment 

such as function generators and oscilloscopes. 

0402205 

Circuit Analysis II (3-0:3) 


Transients in second order circuits. 

AC power concepts, three-phase 

systems. Magnetically coupled circuits 

and transformers. Frequency 

response. Transfer functions and 

Bode plots. Frequency selective circuits 

and two-port networks. Circuit 

synthesis techniques. 

0402206 

Circuit Analysis II Laboratory (0-3:1) 

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Co: 0402205, 

0402203 

AC measurements, resonance in both 

RLC series and parallel circuits. Frequency 

response for low pass, bandpass 

and notch filters from measurements 

made on RL and RC circuits. 

Transformer operation and characteristics, 

two-port network measurements, 

Spice circuit simulation, three 

phase circuits. 

0402240 

Signals and Systems (3-0:3) 


Representation and analysis of signals. 

Fourier transforms. Linear timeinvariant 

systems, impulse response, 

amplitude and phase responses. Representation 

and analysis of discretetime 

signals. Z-transforms. Introduction 

to analog and digital filters. 

0402241 

Random Signal Theory (3-0:3) 

Pre/Co(s): 0402202 

The role of statistics in Engineering. 

Data summary and presentation. 

Probability concepts. Discrete random 

variables and probability distribution. 

Continuous random variables 

and probability distributions. Joint 

probability distributions. Introduction 

to parameter estimation. Introduction 

to statistical inference. 

0402250 

Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits 

(3-0:3) 


Fundamentals of semiconductor 

physics, the PN junction diode (characteristics, 

modelling and applications), 

the Bipolar Junction Transistor 

(structure, characteristics, modelling, 

DC circuit analysis and biasing 

techniques), the Metal-Oxide Semi- 

Conductor transistor (structure, characteristics, 

modelling, DC circuit 

analysis and biasing techniques), 

digital applications of diodes (DTL 

logic), digital applications of BJTs 

(e.g. ECL logic), digital applications 

of MOSFETs (NMOS and CMOS 

static logic), introduction to small 

signal analysis. 

0402250 

Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits 

Laboratory (3-0:3) 

Pre-requisite(s): Pre/Co: 0402250, 

Pre 0402203, Pre/Co: 0403202 

SPICE and its usage to carryout AC 

& transient analysis. Signal and Zener 

diode characteristics and application 

circuits. Bipolar and MOS transistor 

characteristics and DC biasing 

circuits. BJT and MOS digital circuit 

simulation using Spice and experiments 

using discrete components 

and transistor arrays. 

0402310 

Electromechanical Systems (3-0:3) 


291


Fundamentals of electrical, electronic 

and magnetic circuits. Steadystate 

analysis and measurement 

techniques. Transformers. Principles 

of electromechanical energy conversions. 

DC and AC machines. Stepper 

and servo motors. Principles of instrumentation 

and measurements. 

0402311 

Electromechanical Systems Laboratory 

(0-3:1) 


Pre:0402206 

Hands-on exercises to set up circuits 

along with many measurement and 

observation capabilities of the virtual 

instrumentation system to explore 

the operating principles and characteristic 

of transformers, DC and AC 

Motors and Generators. 

0402320 

Field Analysis (3-0:3) 

Pre/Co(s): 1430117, Pre 1440262 

Electrostatic and magnetostatic 

fields. time varying fields, maxwell 

equations, plane wave propagation, 

reflection and refraction, introduction 

to transmission lines, waveguides, 

antennae and fiber optics. 

0402330 

Feedback Control Systems (3-0:3) 


Open and closed-loop systems. Time 

and frequency domain analysis techniques 

of linear feedback control 

systems and the relationship between 

these techniques. Stability of 

systems. Design and compensation 

of feedback control systems. Analog 

and digital devices in control theory. 

0402331 

Feedback Control Systems Laboratory 

(0-3:1) 


Response of electromechanical devices 

and mechanisms in open-loop 

and closed-loop systems. Analog 

and digital systems with cascade and 

feedback compensation techniques. 

Computer-Aided design and analysis 

using MATLAB software. 

0402340 

Engineering Computation & Linear 

Algebra (3-0:3) 


Basic linear algebra: LU decomposition, 

normal equations and least 

squares solutions, eigenvalues and 

eigenvectors decomposition of matrices. 

Numerical solution of linear 

and nonlinear system of equations, 

eigenvalues and eigenvectors, curve 

fitting, numerical differentiation and 

integration of functions, numerical 

solution of ordinary differential 

equations, use of MATLAB to solve 

complex engineering problems. 

0402341 

Multimedia Technology Laboratory 

(0-3:1) 


MATLAB for signals and systems. 

Practices with operation on signals, 

Speech manipulation and analysis. 

Image Manipulation and analysis . 

demonstration of filtering and spectral 

analysis. Demonstration of convolution, 

Fourier series and superposition. 

Introduction to real-time 

software/hardware. Virtual instrumentation. 

0402342 

Random Signal & Systems (3-0:3) 


Review of Probability Theory and 

Random Variables. Expectation, Moments 

and Central Limit Theorem. 

Introduction to Random Processes. 

Correlation and PSD. Ergodicity, 

Statistics Estimation and simulation. 

Response of LTI Systems to Random 

Processes. Introduction to Optimal 

filtering: Matched and Wiener 

Filters. 

0402346 

Telecommunication Systems I (3-0:3) 


Spectral Analysis, Hilbert transform, 

Band-Pass Signal Representations. 

Amplitude Modulation Techniques 

(AM_LC, DSBSC, SSB, VSB and 

FDM), Frequency Modulation 

(NBFM, WBFM), Pulse Modulation 

(PAM, PCM, TDM), Introduction to 

Noise Analysis, Introduction to Digital 

Communication Theory. 

0402347 

Telecommunication Systems I Laboratory 

(0-3:1) 


Experiments on signal representation 

and filtering, amplitude modulation, 

super heterodyne receiver, 

frequency division multiplexing, 

frequency modulation, phase locked 

loop, pulse analog modulation, pulse 

code modulation, signal to noise ratio, 

and signalling techniques: PSK, 

FSK, DPSK, QPSK, and MSK. 

0402353 

Electronic Circuits (3-0:3) 


Review of semiconductor device 

characteristics and DC analysis (diodes, 

BJTs and MOSFETs). Smallsignal 

AC analysis, and basic application 

circuits (single-stage amplifiers, 

multiple-stage amplifiers, differential 

amplifiers, active biasing). 

Frequency response and feedback 

topologies. The operational amplifier 

and its linear and nonlinear applications 

(waveform generators, oscillators, 

first and second-order filters). 

292

0402354 

Electronic Circuits Laboratory (0-3:1) 


Bipolar transistor single and multiple 

stage amplifiers, MOS transistor 

amplifiers, frequency response measurements, 

op amp filters and oscillators 

circuits. 

0402491 

Senior Design Project I (1-0:1) 

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in 

Electrical/Electronics Engineering, 

Pre/Co 0202207, Pre/Co 0202110 

This is the first phase of the capstone 

project, which consists of two 

courses : Senior Design Project I 

and Senior Design Project II. Subjects 

for the projects are linked to 

research interests in the department 

or sometimes in co-operation with 

local industry. Small groups of students 

work together to design, build, 

refine and test complete hardware or 

software systems to meet specifications. 

During this phase, students are 

expected to study the current literatures, 

acquire the required skills for 

the project, and finalize the high level 

specifications for the design. Each 

group of students submits a report 

and gives a presentation. 

0402492 

Senior Design Project II (3-0:3) 


This is second phase of the capstone 

project, which consists of two 

courses : Senior Design Project I and 

Senior Design Project II. During 

this phase, students are expected to 

implement the proposed project as 

outlined in the report produced at the 

end of Senior Design Project I. Each 

group of students is required to prepare 

a detailed report, a poster, and 

make a formal presentation of their 

work that will be used to evaluate 

their engineering design and verbal 

and communication skills. 

293



Below are the course descriptions of 

Elective courses carrying an Electrical 

Engineering number (0402xxx) 

0402410 

Power System Analysis (3-0:3) 


Load studies, fault calculations, stability 

studies, Transmission lines 

parameters, impedance of transmission 

lines, capacitance of transmission 

lines, bundled conductors and 

parallel three-phase lines, current and 

voltage relations on a transmission 

line, power flow in transmission lines, 

one-line diagrams, per unit power 

system representation, network equations 

and solutions, load flow studies 

and methods. 

0402411 

Electric Power Distribution Systems 

(3-0:3) 


Introduction to electric distribution 

systems, distribution system indices 

and load characteristics, different 

topologies and configurations 

of distribution systems, distribution 

system equipment, single-phase and 

three-phase distribution transformers, 

over-head distribution lines, 

underground cables, distribution 

protective systems, protective equipment 

and devices, voltage drop over 

distribution feeders, voltage regulation, 

distribution system compensation, 

distribution generation units, 

power quality issues and electric distribution 

within the buildings. 

0402412 

Power Systems Laboratory (0-3:1) 


Important concepts in power system 

analysis such as phase sequence, real 

and reactive power in thee-phase systems, 

three-phase balanced systems, 

three-phase unbalanced systems, 

power flow and voltage regulation of 

a simple transmission system, phase 

angle and voltage drop between the 

sending end and the receiving end, 

parameters affecting real and reactive 

power flow, and renewable power generation 

in power systems. 

0402449 

Optical Fiber Communication (3-0:3) 


Overview of optical communication 

systems, review of optics, characteristics 

of optical fibers, optical 

waveguides, review of digital communications, 

optical sources and 

transmitters, optical detectors and 

receivers, optical amplifiers. Noise 

and detection, dispersion in optical 

communication systems, optical link 

design. 

0402420 

Microwave Engineering (3-0:3) 


Review of electromagnetic theory 

and its application to propagation 

of microwaves in transmission lines 

and waveguides. Introduction to passive 

and active microwave devices, 

including resonators, filters and 

ferrite devices. Optical slab waveguides 

and step-index fibres. Optical 

sources and detectors for fibre 

communication systems. Microwave 

antennas. Introduction to Satellite 

communications. 

0402421 

Antenna Analysis (3-0:3) 


Review of the Maxwell’s equations 

and theory of wave propagation. 

Antenna parameters: Radiation pattern, 

beam width, side lobe level, 

directivity, radiation resistance, 

power losses, efficiency, gain and 

polarization. Antennas in communication 

links and radars (Friis formula, 

radar cross-section and effective 

aperture). Fields and power radiation 

of different thin linear antennas 

(e.g. electrically short dipole, halfwave 

dipole, and dipole over perfect 

ground plane). Antenna arrays: 

Array factor, radiation pattern, beam 

width and directivity of isotropic 

arrays and short dipole arrays. 

0402430 

Instrumentation and Measurements 

(3-0:3) 


The measurement process. Errors 

and sources of errors, signals and 

noise in instrumentation, filtering. 

Display and recording systems. Elements 

of signal processing in instrumentation. 

Transducers. Sensors. 

Microprocessor-based instrumentation 

systems, data logging, interfaces 

and data processing. 

0402431 




The measurement process. Errors 

and sources of errors, signals and 

noise in instrumentation, filtering. 

Display and recording systems. Elements 

of signal processing in instrumentation. 

Transducers. Sensors. 

Microprocessor-based instrumentation 

systems, data logging, interfaces 

and data processing. 

294

0402431 




Investigation of instruments: error 

types and characteristics. Determination 

of Dynamic behavior of typical 

sensors. Signal conditioning circuits 

such DC and AC bridges, instrumentation 

amplifiers and filters. Computer-based 

data and signal processing 

for different measurement systems. 

0402434 

Digital Control Systems (3-0:3) 


Discrete-time systems and the 

Z-transform. Sampling and reconstruction. 

Open-loop and closedloop 

discrete-time Systems. System 

time-response characteristics. Stability 

analysis techniques. Digital 

controller design. State-space representations 

of discrete-time Systems. 

Pole-assignment design and state 

estimation. Linear quadratic optimal 

Control. 

0402436 

Applied Control Engineering (3-0:3) 


Introduction to process control, 

Feedback and Feed forward control 

configurations, Modeling of dynamic 

systems: Time delays, high-order 

systems, multivariable systems, 

Process identification, Analysis and 

controller design performances, 

PID controller tuning, Intelligent 

controller tuning, Advanced control 

techniques, Process interaction and 

decoupling control, Introduction to 

distributed control systems and digital 

control issues. 

0402442 

Telecommunication Systems II 

(3-0:3) 


Digital modulation systems: Sampling, 

quantization and quantization 

noise, PCM, DM, DPCM, and 

ADPCM. Information theory concepts. 

and Huffman coding, baseband 

data transmission: inter-signal 

distortion, channel equalization; 

bandpass data transmission: signal 

space techniques, optimum receivers, 

probability of error calculation in 

M-ary digital modulations (MASK, 

MFSK, and MPSK). 

0402444 

Digital signal processing (3-0:3) 


Digital filter structures and transfer 

functions. Design algorithms for IIR 

and FIR filters. DFT and its implementation 

with FFT algorithms. Discrete-time 

spectrum analysis. Digital 

signal processing applications. 

Implementation Issues. 

0402437 

Programmable Logic Controllers and 

Applications (2-2:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 0403230 and 4th 

year standing 

An introductory course on programmable 

logic controllers (PLCs) and 

their basic applications. Topics 

include an overview of PLCs, PLC 

hardware components, basics of PLC 

programming, development of fundamental 

PLC ladder programming 

, timers and counters, data manipulation 

, concepts in analog data I/O 

advanced programming techniques, 

PLC sensors and actuators, and PLC 

communication Networks. Classroom 

instruction is supported by laboratory 

activities through which students 

use PLCs to perform industrial 

control functions, troubleshooting, 

and networking PLCs in situations 

of typical industrial projects. 

0402446 

Cellular telephony (3-0:3) 


Introduction to Global System for 

Mobile (GSM) and the GSM network. 

Types of services offered by a 

mobile telephony system. Transmission 

methods used in mobile telephony. 

The mobile station. The air 

or digital radio interface, the channel 

concept and types of channels used 

in the air interface. The base transceiver 

station and the base station 

controller. Cells planning. 

0402447 

Wireless communication (3-0:3) 


Wireless communication channel 

characterization, bandpass signalling 

for mobile radio, Receiver design for 

fading dispersive channels, multiple 

access techniques, Wireless LAN’s 

and Bluetooth, mobility management 

in wireless networks, wireless/ 

internet interworking, WAP, and 

Mobile IP. 

0402448 

Speech Signal Processing and 

Applications (3-0:3) 


Speech analysis and modeling, 

Digital processing of speech signals, 

Parametric coding of speech: 

linear predictive coding, Stochastic 

modeling of speech signals, Pattern 

295


recognition and its application to 

speech. Speech recognition and its 

applications. Speaker recognition 

and its applications, and the latest 

developments in the different areas 

of speech. 

0402450 

Power Electronics (3-0:3) 


Applications of power diodes and 

silicon controlled rectifiers. Static 

converters. AC voltage controllers. 

DC power supplies. Choppers, 

Inverters in power systems. 

0402452 

Communications Electronics (3-0:3) 


Design of communication circuits 

such as oscillators, mixers and tuned 

networks. AM and FM transmitters. 

Low noise amplifier design, matching, 

higher-order filter design. 

0402454 

Optoelectronics (3-0:3) 


Physics and operating characteristics 

of optoelectronic semiconductor 

devices. Modern optoelectronic components 

such as waveguides, optical 

fibers, photo detectors, light emitting 

diodes and semiconductor lasers. 

0402455 

Analog Integrated Circuits (3-0:3) 


Basic MOS transistor circuits and 

layout. Current sources/current and 

voltage references. Feedback topologies 

and frequency response. Design 

of voltage/current/transcondutance/ 

transimpedance operational amplifiers 

with applications, translinear 

circuits. Switched capacitor circuits, 

A/D and D/A converters. 

0402460 

Special Topics in Electrical Engineering 

(3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 4th Year standing 

This course covers emerging and 

advanced topics in electrical engineering. 

The contents and pre-requisite 

will vary depending on the 

topic. 

0402461 

Special Topics in Control and Automation 

(3-0:3) 



advanced topics in the field of control 

and automation. The contents 

will vary depending on the topic. 

0402462 

Special Topics in Communication 

Systems (3-0:3) 



advanced topics in the field of communications. 

The contents will vary 


0402463 

Special Topics in Electronics (3-0:3) 



advanced topics in the field of 

electronics. The contents will vary 


0402464 

Special Topics in Signal and Image 

Processing (3-0:3) 



advanced topics in the field of signal 

and image processing. The contents 


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Department of Electrical and 

Computer Engineering 

B.Sc. in Computer Engineering 

Introduction 

Computer engineers provide the key 

building blocks of the modern information 

technology based society, 

from improved software systems and 

faster computers to next-generation 

communication networks. Graduates 

of the Computer Engineering program 

will have knowl¬edge, practice, 

and design capabilities in the 

following areas: 

• Information and Network Security: 

computer engineers design 

and implement cryptography 

mechanisms, protocols, software 

and hardware systems to 

protect the Internet and information 

systems from hostile attacks 

and security threats. 

• Communications and Networks: 

computer engineers design and 

build faster and more secure 

communication networks, network 

protocols and network applications. 

• Software: computer engineers 

design and implement software 

for Internet search engines, 

gaming, mobile devices, multimedia 

applications, and medical 

imaging. 

• Computer Systems Architecture: 

Computer engineers design 

and implement modern 

computer systems and their 

various components, e.g., processors 

and memory. 

• Embedded Systems: computer 

engineers design and 

build embedded hardware 

and software systems for robots, 

smart appliances, mobile 

phones, media players, …etc. 

• Integrated Circuit Design: computer 

engineers design smaller 

and faster chips for computers 

and mobile devices. 

• Computer technology and 

the related applications such 

as telecommunica¬tions and 

networking are advanc-ing at 

a very high pace. The Computer 

Engineering curriculum 

is modern and dynamic. It also 

provides a thorough foundation 

in hardware and soft¬ware design. 


Goals/ Program Educational Objectives 


The Computer Engineering Program 

is designed to achieve has the following 

goals (PEOs): 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Have the knowledge and skills, 

including problem analysis, 

solving, and design, necessary 

for a successful career in computer 

engineering. 

Acquire skills of critical thinking, 

teamwork, leadership, and 

communications, and use them 

to solve complex computer engineering 

problems. 

Continue to develop knowledge 

using modern design tools and 

new technologies in computer 

engineering. Continue to learn 

through appropriate continuing 

education processes. 

Be admitted to and succeed in 

graduate study in internationally 

recognized universities 

Objective / Program Outcomes 



B.Sc. CPE program, a student will 

have: 






c. an ability to design a system, component, 

or process to meet desired 

needs within realistic constraints 

such as economic, environmental, 

social, political, ethical, health 

and safety, manufacturability, 

and sustainability 


teams 







h. the broad education necessary 

to understand the impact of engineering 

solutions in a global, 

economic, environmental, and 

societal context 



learning 

j. a knowledge of contemporary issues 




practice. 

Program Structure: 

To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree 

in Computer Engineering, the 

student must complete a total of 141 

credit hours. These hours span University, 

College and Departmental 

requirements. The allocation of the 

credit hours is shown in the following 

table: 

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The allocation of the credit hours: 






TOTAL 103 29 - 132 

Department Requirements (82 

Credit Hours) 

The Department Required (DR) 

courses cover the main areas of Computer 

Engineering. These courses 

cover: Programming, data structures 

and algorithm design, operating systems, 

digital design, microprocessor 

design, computer architecture, 

networking, and embedded systems 

design. These courses give a Computer 

Engineering student the strong 

foundation in different disciplines 

of Computer Engineering needed 

to build on. The student receives 

theoretical information in weekly 

lectures and tutorial sessions. In addition, 

most of the core courses include 

practical hands-on experience 

in a laboratory environment. To cap 

their undergraduate development, 

the students undergo a design project 

in their final year. This project is 

to be chosen by a student according 

to his/her chosen area of concentration. 

Upon completion of the project, 

the student will produce a complete 

technical report including the major 



deliver a demonstration of the final 

product and a presentation to other 

students and faculty members. 

The following table shows the required courses: 

Course No. 

Course Title 

Cr. 

Hrs. 

1411115 Introduction to Computer Science I 4 

1411210 Introduction to Computer Science II 3 1411115 Intro. to CS I 


1411215 Data Structures 3 1411210 Intro. to CS II, Pre/Co 0403111 Discrete Math. 

1411352 Operating Systems 3 1411215 Data Structures 

1411363 Software Engineering I 3 1411215 Data Structures 

0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3 

0402203 Circuit Analysis I Laboratory 1 

Pre/Co 1430117 Physics II, Pre/Co: 1440261 

Diff. Eqns, Pre/Co: 

0402240 Signals and Systems 3 0402202 Circuits Analysis I 

Pre/Co: 0402202 Circuits Analysis I, Pre:1430118 Physics II 

Lab, Pre/Co 0403100 

0402241 Random Signal Theory 3 Pre/Co 0402202 Circuits Analysis I 

0402250 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits 3 0402202 Circuit 1, 0403201 Digital Logic Design 

0402251 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits Lab 1 

0402340 

Engineering Computation and Linear 

Algebra 

0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 3 

Pre/Co 0402250 Fund of Electronic Circuits, Pre 

0402203 Circuit Analysis I Lab, Pre/Co 0403202 

Digital Logic Design Lab 

3 1411115 Intro. to CS I, 1440261 Diff. Eqs. 

0402240 Signals and Systems, 0402241 Random Signal 

Theory 

0402347 Telecommunication Systems I Laboratory 1 Pre: 0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 

298

Course No. 

0403100 

Course Title 


Engineering 

Cr. 

Hrs. 

1 Pre/Co: 1430117 Physics II 

0403111 Discrete Mathematics for Engineers 3 Pre/Co: 1411115 Intro. to CS I 

0403201 Digital Logic Design 3 1411115 Intro. to CS I 

0403202 Digital Logic Design Laboratory 1 0403201 Digital Logic Design 

0403230 Microprocessors and Assembly Language 3 

0403231 

0403300 

Microprocessors and Assembly Language 

Laboratory 

Professional, Societal, and Ethical Issues 

in Engineering 

1 


1411115 Intro. to CS I& 0403201 Digital Logic Design, Pre/ 

Co: 0403231 Microprocessor Lab 

Pre/Co: 0403230 Microprocessors Pre/Co: 0403202 Digital 

Logic Design lab 


0403326 Computer System Architecture 3 0403230 Microprocessors and Assembly Lang. 

0403334 Embedded Systems Design 3 

0403230 Microprocessors, 0402250 Fund. of Electronic 

Circuits 

0403346 Computer Communications & Networks 3 0402241 Random Signal Theory 

0403347 


Lab 

1 Pre/Co:0403346 



Senior Standing, Pre/Co 0202207 Technical Writing, Pre/Co 

0202110 Speech Communication 

0403492 Senior Design Project II 3 0403491 Senior Design Project I 

1430118 Physics II Lab 1 1430116, Pre/Co 1430117 Physics II 

Total… Department Requirements 82 

040XXXX Dept. Elective 1 3 4th Year 






Total… Department Electives 17 

Total … Department Courses 82 

Grand Total Credits 132 

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of Science in Computer Engineering, 

the student is required to 

study 17 credit hours of technical 

elective courses. These courses allow 

the student to focus on a specific 

area for in depth knowledge 

and understanding. The student can 

also mix and match elective courses 

from the different areas to get a more 

advanced exposure to the different 

Computer Engineering disciplines. 

The student should select, in cooperation 

with his/her academic advisor, 

the list of electives that best meet his 

or her needs and aspirations. 


student registers for these courses after 

completing all DR courses. 

The following table shows the list of 

courses from which the students can 

choose the DR courses. Also listed 

are the major areas in which these 

courses prepare the student. 

Course 

No. 

Course Title 

Cr. 

Hrs. 


1411262 File Processing & Data Management 3 1411215 Data Structures 

1411440 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 

1411215 Data Structures, 1412161 

Calculus 2 for Engineers. 

1411360 Systems Analysis and Design 3 1411262 File Processing 

1411362 Database Management Systems 3 1411262 File Processing 

0403412 Parallel and Distributed Processing 3 1411352 Operating Systems 

0403413 Computer Systems Modeling and Simulation 3 0414241 Random Signal Theory 

0403414 Verification and Validation of Software 3 1411363 Software Engineering 

0403416 Realtime Systems Design 3 1411352 Operating Systems 

0403463 

Special Topics in Software and Computer 

Applications 

3 Instructor Consent 



0403416 Realtime Systems Design 3 1411352 Operating Systems 

0403420 Advanced Digital Design 3 0403201 Digital Logic Design 

0403422 Performance Analysis 3 0403326 Computer System Architecture 

0403424 High Performance Computer Architecture 3 0403326 Computer System Architecture 

0403452 VLSI Design 3 0402250 Fund of Electronic Circuits 

0403454 Application Specific Integrated Circuits 3 0402353 Fund of Electronic Circuits 

0403457 Digital Integrated Circuits 3 0402250 Fund of Electronic Circuits 

Category 

Software 

Hardware 

Design 

0403458 Digital Integrated Circuits Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0403457 Digital Integrated Circuits 

0403462 Special Topics in Computer Architecture 3 0403326 Computer System Architecture 

0403465 Special Topics in Microelectronics and VLSI 3 0402250 Fund of Electronic Circuits 

300

0402442 Telecommunications Systems 2 3 0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 




0403422 Performance Analysis 3 0403326 Computer System Architecture 

0403442 Network Programming 3 

0403444 Computer & Network Security 3 

0403464 Special Topics in Computer Networks 3 

0403443 Computer Networks Design and Analysis 3 

0403346 Computer Communications & 

Networks 

1411215 Data Structures Co: 0403346 



Networks 

0403346 Computer Communications 

and Networks 

0402330 Feedback Control Systems 3 0402240 Signals and Systems 

0402341 Multimedia Technology Lab 1 0402240 Signals & Systems 

0402353 Electronic Circuits 3 0402250 Fund of Electronic Circuits 

0402354 Electronic Circuits Lab 1 Pre/Co Electronic Circuits 

0402444 Digital Signal Processing 3 0402240 Signals and Systems 

0403445 Digital Image Processing 3 

0402240 Signals and Systems, Pre/Co: 

0402340 Eng. Comp. and Linear Algebra 

0402446 Cellular Telephony 3 0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 


0402448 Speech Signal Processing and Applications 3 

0402340 Eng Comp & Linear 

Algebra,0402346 Telecom System I 


0403460 Special Topics in Computer Engineering 3 4th Year standing 

0403462 Special Topics in Computer Architecture 3 0403326 Computer System Architecture 

0403463 

Special Topics in Software and Computer 

Applications 

0403464 Special Topics in Computer Networks 3 

3 Instructor Consent 


Networks 


Networking 

Electrical 

Engineering 

Special Topics 

Notes: 

Some of the courses in the above list are listed multiple times as they qualify under different areas. 

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Study Plan for the B.Sc. Degree in Computer Engineering 

First Level (Freshman) 

Fall Semester 


0201102 Arabic Language UR/C 3 

0201105 Arabic for non-arabic 

speakers 

0202112 English for Academic UR/C 3 

Purposes 

1420101 General Chemistry (1) CR/C 3 

1420102 General Chemistry (1) Lab CR/C 1 

1440131 Calculus I UR/C 3 

1430115 Physics I CR/C 3 

1430116 Physics I Lab CR/C 1 

Total 17 



1411115 Intro. To Computer Science I CR/C 4 

1440161 Calculus II For Engineers CR/C 3 

1430117 Physics II CR/C 3 

1430118 Physics II Lab DR/C 1 

0403100 Intro. To ECE Engineering DR/C 1 

0403111 Discrete Math. for Engineers DR/C 3 


Total 18 

Second Level (Sophomore) 

Fall Semester 


0202203 Speech Communication CR/C 3 

1411210 Introduction to Computer DR/C 3 

Science II 

1440261 Differential Equations for CR/C 3 

Engineers 

0402202 Circuit Analysis I DR/C 3 

0402203 Circuit Analysis I Lab DR/C 1 

0403201 Digital Logic Design DR/C 3 

Total 16 



1411215 Data Structures DR/C 3 

0414240 Signals and Systems DR/C 3 

0402241 Random Signal Theory DR/C 3 

0403202 Digital Logic Design Lab DR/C 1 

0403230 Microprocessors &Assembly DR/C 3 

0403231 Microprocessors Lab DR/C 1 

0402250 Fund. of Electronic Circuits DR/C 3 

0402251 Fund. of Elec Circuits Lab DR/C 1 

Total 18 

Third Level (Junior) 

Fall Semester 


1411352 Operating Systems DR/C 3 

0402346 Telecommunication DR/C 3 

Systems I 

0403326 Computer System 

DR/C 3 

Architecture 

0403334 Embedded Systems Design DR/C 3 

0403346 Comm. & Computer DR/C 3 

Networks 

0403347 Comm. & Computer DR/C 1 

Networks Lab. 

Total 16 



0202207 Technical Writing CR/C 3 

1411363 Software Engineering I DR/C 3 

0403300 Prof., Soc. & Ethical Issues DR/C 1 

0402340 Eng. Comp. & Linear Algebra DR/C 3 

0402347 Telecomm. Systems 1 Lab DR/C 1 

0403XXX Department Elective 1 DR/E 3 


Total 17 

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0400490 Practical Training (at least 8 weeks) CR\C 0 

Fourth Level (Senior) 

Fall Semester 


0101100 Islamic Culture UR/C 3 

0403491 Senior Design Project I DR/C 1 

040XXXX Dept. Elective 2 DR/E 3 



0401301 Engineering Economics CR/C 3 

Total 16 



0403492 Senior Design Project II DR/C 3 





Total 14 

1 

UR\C: University Requirement: Compulsory. UR\E: University Requirement: Elective. 

CR\C: College Requirement: Compulsory. 


DR\C: Department Requirement: Compulsory. DR\E: Department Requirement: Elective 

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The second digit from the right in 

each course number is a “discipline” 

identifier. The following table shows 

the disciplines and their corresponding 

identifiers: 

0 General Computer Engineering 

1 Software & Programming 

2 Digital System Design 

3 Microprocessors & Embedded 

Systems 

4 Communications & Networking 

5 Electronics & VLSI Design 

6 Special Topics 

9 Projects and Seminars 


Compulsory courses carrying a Computer 


0403100 




Engineering profession. Nature and 

scope of Electrical and Computer 

Engineering. Engineering design and 

problem solving. Study skills. Communication 

and teamwork. Library 

search. Department facilities and 

resources available. Individual and 

group design projects of simple electrical 

and computer components and 

systems. 

0403111 

Discrete Mathematics for Engineers 

(3-0:3) 


Propositional logic, predicates, quantifiers; 

sets, functions; algorithms 

and their complexity; proof strategy, 

sequences, induction, recursion; relations, 

equivalence relations, partial 

orders; Basic counting techniques; 

recurrence relations; graphs, shortest 

path problems; trees and tree traversal; 

computation models. 

0403201 

Digital Logic Design (3-0:3) 


Number systems and conversions. 

Boolean algebra and its application 

in analysis and design of logic 

circuits. Logic gates and networks. 

Techniques for analysis and synthesis 

of combinational and sequential 

logic systems. Programmable logic 

devices and field programmable gate 

arrays. 

0403202 

Digital Logic Design Laboratory 

(0-3:1) 


The operations of basic logic gates, 

examples of some combinational and 

sequential circuits such as adders, 

subtractors, decoders, encoders, flipflops, 

counters and shift registers. 

0403230 

Microprocessors & Assembly Language 

(3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 0403201, 1411115, 

Pre/Co: 0403231 

Microprocessor architecture and systems. 

Assembly language programming 

of microprocessors, data representation, 

addressing and instruction 

sets, I/O programming, interrupts, 

assembly process, cross assemblers 

and debugging. Bus systems, Memory 

subsystems, and signals and Interfacing. 

0403231 

Microprocessors & Assembly Language 



0403202 

This laboratory provides hands-on 

experience essential to the real understanding 

of microprocessor architecture 

and its interfacing to peripheral 

devices. The course accomplishes 

this by using microprocessor kits, 

simulators and software development 

systems. 

0403300 

Professional, Societal and Ethical Issues 

in Engineering (1-0:1) 

Prerequisite(s): 3rd year standing 

An examination of the social impact 

of engineering and technology and 

its relationship to ethics, with the 

objective of identifying and clarifying 

obligations that might arise in 

technological research and its applications. 

The course will survey 

a variety of moral theories, as well 

as engineering codes of ethics. The 

case study method will be used: 

source will include the history of 

science and technology, and reports 

from professional societies. Topics 

covered include whistle blowing, 

environmental, safety, and privacy 

issues. 

0403326 

Computer System Architecture 

(3-0:3) 


Computer instruction types, bus structures 

and data control. Hard-wired 

control and microprogramming. 

Implementation of memory systems: 

Virtual and cache memory organisation 

and management. Input/output 

control and how it is achieved, interrupts 

and interrupt handling. 

0403334 

Embedded Systems Design (2-2:3) 


Study of the basic architecture of a 

microcontroller including its applications 

in a microcontroller system. 

Implementation of the principles of 

microprocessing, interfacing and to- 

304

tal system design by implementing 

projects. Application of top-down 

design to microcontroller software 

development in assembly language 

and C. Introduction into the evaluation 

of hardware and software tradeoffs. 

0403346 

Computer Communications and 

Networks (3-0:3) 


Essentials of data communications 

of relevance to computer networks. 

Circuit and packet switching networks. 

Protocols and routing. Network 

layers based on the OSI and the 

Internet models. Local Area, Metropolitan 

and Wide Area Networks. 

Local Area Network topologies and 

media access methods. Wide-band 

and high speed Networks, ATM and 

SONET. 

0403347 

Computer Communications and 

Networks Laboratory (0-3:1) 


Networking essentials, Windows 

2000 networking features and security 

configuration. Network performance 

and security planning, installation 

and configuration, monitoring 

and optimizing the network performance 

and LAN troubleshooting. 

0403491 


Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Computer 

Engineering, Pre/Co 0202207 Technical Writing, 

Pre/Co 0202110 Speech Communication 

This is the first phase of the capstone 

project, which, consists of two 

courses: Senior Design Project I and 

Senior Design Project II. Subjects for 

the projects are linked to research interests 

in the department or sometimes 

in co-operation with local industry. 

Small groups of students work together 

to design, build, refine and test complete 

hardware or software systems to 

meet specifications. During this phase, 

students are expected to study the current 

literatures, acquire the required 

skills for the project, and finalize the 

high level specifications for the design. 

Each group of students submits a report 

and gives a presentation. 

0403492 



This is second phase of the graduation 

project. Graduation project 

consists of two courses: Senior 

Design This is second phase of the 

capstone project, which, consists of 

two courses Senior Design Project I 

and Senior Design Project II. During 

this phase, students are expected 

to implement the proposed project as 

outlined in the report produced at the 

end of Senior Design Project I. Each 

group of students is required to prepare 

a detailed report, a poster, and 

make a formal presentation of their 

work that will be used to evaluate 

their engineering design and verbal 

and communication skills. 

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Departmental Electives 


Elective courses carrying a Computer 


0403412 

Parallel and Distributed Processing 

(3-0:3) 


Parallel computer architectures: 

Multiprocessor vector computers and 

pipelined vector processors. Examples 

from each architecture. Parallel processing 

algorithms. Distributed processing 

with applications. 

0403413 

Computer Systems Modeling and 

Simulation (3-0:3) 


Elements of computer simulation, 

including modeling deterministic 

and stochastic systems, generation 

of uniform and non-uniform random 

numbers, discrete-event simulations, 

simulation languages, design 

of simulations, statistical analysis of 

the output of simulations, variance 

reduction, applications to modeling 

stochastic systems in computer science 

and engineering. 

0403414 

Verification and Validation of 

Software (3-0:3) 


Design specification and software 

requirements. Verification and validation 

of software specifications: 

completeness, consistency, feasibility, 

and testability. The design of 

software components and the study 

of faults resulting from interfacing, 

computation, and/or data specifications. 

Knowledge-based approaches 

to verification and validation. Test 

generation systems and tools (VER- 

ILOG). 

0403416 

Real-Time Systems Design (3-0:3) 


Study of 16/32 bit architectures 

and features for real-time control. 

Instruction pre-fetch, instruction set 

extension, exception processing, bus 

arbitration and multiprocessor control. 

Introduction to real-time operating 

systems. Application of computers 

to real-time on-line control of 

systems. 

0403420 

Advanced Digital Design (2-2:3) 


Algorithmic State Machines, PLDs, 

PALs, PLAs, Stability of Sequential 

Circuits. The course will also 

complement the sequential circuit 

portion of Digital Logic Design 

(0403201). 

0403422 

Performance Analysis (3-0:3) 


A systematic approach to computer 

systems performance evaluation 

and analysis. Performance 

metrics. Evaluation Techniques, 

Measurements, Queuing Models, 

Simulation of Computer Systems. 

0403424 

High Performance Computer 

Architecture (3-0:3) 


Pipelined computers and look-ahead 

systems. Vector machines. RISC 

architectures. Introduction to parallel 

computer architectures. 

0403442 

Network programming (3-0:3) 


Review of network protocols and 

topologies, TCP/IP, communication 

models: peer-to-peer, client server 

applications architecture; Java Network 

programming principles, Java 

streams, Java UDP and TCP sockets; 

centralized and distributed applications, 

single and multi-threading clients 

and server programs with Java. 

0403444 

Computer and Network Security 

(3-0:3) 


Co: 0403346 

Concepts and techniques for access 

to computer systems and network 

resources. Identification and authentication. 

Protection of information 

against intentional and unintentional 

attacks and threats. Cryptography and 

encryption of data. Encryption algorithms 

and their information theory 

foundations. Computer hardware and 

software for data encryption. 

0403445 

Digital Image Processing (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 0402240 , 0402340 

Fundamentals of digital image processing. 

Image representation and 

standards. Image acquisition. and 

display. Image transforms. Image 

enhancement. Image restoration. 

Introduction to image compression. 

Introduction to Image segmentation. 

Industrial and Multimedia applications. 

0403452 

VLSI Design (3-0:3) 


Fundamentals of MOS technology 

in VLSI design: MOS devices and 

circuits, Design, layout (CAD techniques), 

masking, fabrication, pack- 

306

aging and testing of VLSI chips. 

0403454 

Application Specific Integrated 

Circuits (ASIC) (3-0:3) 


Synthesis, modelling and testability 

issues. Tools and techniques required 

in all phases of ASIC design, implementation 

and fabrication. Design 

alternatives and comparisons. 

Practical issues in fabrication. 

0403457 

Digital Integrated Circuits (3-0:3) 


Digital CMOS technology & interconnect 

parameters, static CMOS 

circuit design, dynamic CMOS circuit 

techniques, CMOS sequential 

logic circuits, complex CMOS logic 

layout techniques, pass-transistor 

& transmission gate logic, currentmode 

CMOS logic techniques, timing 

in CMOS circuits, CMOS buffers 

& bus drivers, fast CMOS adder & 

multiplier design, CMOS SRAM & 

DRAM circuits, low-power CMOS 

circuit techniques, Introduction to 

BiCMOS & GaAs digital circuits. 

0403458 

Digital Integrated Circuits 


Prerequisite(s)/ 

Co requisite: 0403457 

Spice models for BJT and MOS 

transistors in digital circuits, simulation 

of digital inverter circuits with 

design optimization, design and simulation 

of basic digital gates (e.g., 

NAND, NOR, XOR) with power/ 

frequency-response constraints, 

the CMOS n-well process and layout 

with area efficiency, top-down 

design of a complex circuit. 

0403460 

Special Topics in Computer 


Prerequisite(s): 4th year standing 

This course will be offered to cover 

special advanced topics in one of the 

areas of Computer Engineering. The 

contents and pre-requisite will vary 


0403462 

Special Topics in Computer 

Architecture (3-0:3) 



advanced topics in compute architecture. 



0403463 

Special Topics in Software and 

Computer Applications (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent 


advanced topics in software and 

computer applications. The contents 


0403464 

Special Topics in computer Networks 

(3-0:3) 



advanced topics in computer networks. 



0403464 

Special Topics in Microelectronics and VLSI 

(3-0:3) 



advanced topics in microelectronics 

and VLSI. The contents will vary 


0403443 

Computer Networks Design and Analysis 

(3-0:3) 


This course focuses on modeling, 

analysis and design of computer 

and communication networks, with 

an emphasis on: switched/extended 

LANs and optimal/distributed spanning 

tree algorithms; fairness and 

bandwidth sharing objectives; some 

network design problems including 

optimal access network connectivity; 

some network design tools 

including linear programming and 

genetic algorithms; basic queuing 

models and network delay analysis; 

introduction to wireless resource 

allocation including scheduling and 

power control. 

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Department of 


The Department of Architectural Engineering 

is one of five departments 

in the College of Engineering at the 

University of Sharjah. The department 

offers a Bachelor of Architectural 

Engineering, B.A.E. degree, as 

a five-year (10 semester) program, 

which consists of 158 credit hours. 

The Architectural Engineering Department 

provides a quality educational 

program as well as research 

and technical services related to the 

profession. 

In addition to providing theoretical 

knowledge, the Program is designed 

to develop students’ practical and 

design capabilities in the following 

three areas. 

• Architectural design, emphasizing 

spatial relationships; functional 

layout and site treatment; 

• Structural Analysis and Construction 

Systems; Management 

and Construction Practices. 

• Environmental Control Systems; 

Energy Efficiency & Conservation 

and other areas of building 

services dealing with the environmental 

behavior of buildings. 

Vision and Mission 

Vision: 

The Department’s vision is to be 

a regional leader in Architectural 

Engineering education serving the 

needs of the UAE. 

Mission: 

To support the development of the 

UAE and its region by providing a 

quality educational program, establishing 

research and offering technical 

services related to architectural 

engineering. 

Program Goals and 

Outcomes: 

Program General Goals: 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

To provide an undergraduate 

program that meets national 

and international accreditation 

standards. 

To produce graduates that are 

competitive and marketable in 

the UAE building design and 

construction industry. 

To offer architectural engineering 

services to the community 

and to the public and private 

sectors. 

To secure high-quality faculty, 

staff, and students to promote 

diversity and an environment of 

critical, creative, and independent 

thinking. 

To encourage applied research 

and scholarship in accordance 

with current architectural engineering 

practice and needs. 

Program Educational Goals 

1. Technical Goal: Graduates will 

be Architectural Engineers with 

critical thinking capabilities and 

creative problem solving skills that 

respond to global construction and 

technological challenges. 

2. Ethical Goal: Graduates will be 

ethically responsible professionals 

with high communication and 

leadership skills, who recognize 

social, and community needs and 

values. 

3. Career Advancement Goal: 

Graduates will continue career 

advancement by obtaining higher 

academic degrees and pursuing 

state - of - the - art professional 

expertise. 

Program Educational Outcomes 


B.A.E. Program, graduates will be 

able to: 

1. Understand the role of engineering 

sciences in designing and 

engineering buildings, 

2. Solve design problems through 

the application of architectural 

engineering, 

3. Understand the social implications 

of architectural engineering 

solutions and their professional 

and ethical responsibilities, 

4. Be effective communicators 

capable of functioning within 

multi-disciplinary building design 

and construction teams, and 

5. Keep abreast of contemporary best 

practice through lifelong learning 

and contribute to professional 

society 

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Degree Title 

Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (B.A.E.) 


To obtain a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (B.A.E.), the student must complete a total of 158 credit hours. 

These hours span University, College and Departmental requirements. The allocation of the credit hours is shown in 

the following table: 






TOTAL 134 24 - 158 

Degree Requirements 

1. University Requirements: 

(24 credit hours) 

(a) University compulsory cours 

es: Each student must successfully 

complete 12 credit hours. 

(b) University elective courses: 

Each student must successfully 

complete four courses (12 

credit hours) form a list that 

the College of Engineering has 

selected from the University to 

reflect various specializations 

such as the Humanities and 

Social Studies. These courses 

are shown in the main section 

of the College. 

2. College Requirements: (26 credit 

hours) 

All students must successfully complete 

the requirements of the College, 

these are displayed in the College 

section. 

3. Department Requirements: (108 

credit hours) 

These courses cover a broad range 

of Architectural Engineering focus 

areas, which include the following: 

Architectural Design, Structure, Materials, 

Construction & Management, 

and Environmental Control Systems. 

The Architectural Engineering program 

is a fully fledged, technicallyoriented 

architectural program. All 

graduates of the B.A.E. program 

will have a thorough learning basis 

in architectural design with the option 

of selecting courses from a list 

of electives. 

Course No. 

0404100 

Course Title 

Introduction to Architectural 

Engineering 

Cr. 

Hrs. 

1 None 

0404101 Architectural Drawing 3 None 


0404221 Basic Design 3 0404100 & 0404101 

1430118 Physics II Laboratory 1 1430117 Pre/Co 

1411113 Programming for Engineers 3 

1440281 

Introduction to Probability and 

Statistics 

3 1440131 

0405401 Engineering Ethics & Leadership 1 

0401201 Statics 3 1430115 

0401202 Mechanics of Materials 3 0401201 

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Course No. 

Course Title 

Cr. 

Hrs. 

0401203 Introduction to Thermal Science 3 2nd Year Standing 

0401243 Dynamics 3 0401201 

0401343 Fluid Mechanics 3 0401243 

0404201 Architectural Drawing II 2 0404101 

0404204 Surveying 2 2nd Year Standing 

0404222 Architectural Design I 3 0404221 

0404231 Building Construction I 3 0404101 

0404261 History of Architecture I 3 None 

0404301 

0404305 

Computer Aided Architectural 

Design 

Electricity & Power Distribution for 

Buildings 


2 1430117 

0404311 Fundamentals of Structural Analysis 3 0401202 

0404313 

Reinforced Concrete Design of 

Buildings I 

3 0404311 

0404321 Architectural Design II 3 0404222 

0404322 Architectural Design III 4 0404321 

0404331 Building Construction II 3 0404231 

0404341 Building Illumination & Acoustics 3 1430117 

0404361 History of Architecture II 3 0404261 

0404401 Professional Engineering Practice 2 4th Year Standing 

0404417 Structural Steel Design 3 0404311 

0404421 Architectural Design IV 4 0404322 + 331 

0404422 Architectural Design V 4 0404421 

0404438 Project Management 2 0404331 

0404441 

Heating, Ventilation & Air 

Conditioning 

2 0401203 & 0404331 

0404451 Urban Planning 3 4th Year Standing 

0404491 Senior Design Project I 2 0404422 

0404492 Senior Design Project II 4 0404491 


0404XXX Department Elective I 3 

0404XXX Department Elective II 3 

0404XXX Department Elective III 3 

0404XXX Department Elective IV 3 

Total (Dept. Requirements) 108 


4th Year and depending on topic 

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Departmental Electives 

Students can register for these courses at the beginning of the fourth year to develop a deeper understanding of a specific 

area if they choose to do so. The department offers the following set of courses as electives. 

Elective Courses for Architectural Engineering Program 

Course No. 

Course Title 

Cr. 

Hrs. 

0404405 Advanced Computer Aided Design 3 0404301 

0404406 Working Drawings 3 0404331 

0404415 Indeterminate Structures 3 0404311 

0404416 Prestressed Concrete 3 0404313 

0404419 Reinforced Concrete Design of Buildings II 3 0404313 

0404418 Modern Structural Systems 3 0404313 

0404435 Specifications and Quantity Surveying 3 0404331 

0404436 Construction Contracts 3 0404331 

0404437 Construction Engineering 3 0404331 

0404442 Building Environmental Control System Design 3 0404331 & 0404441 

0404443 Building Illumination System Design 3 0404341 

0404444 Building Electrical System Design 3 0404341 

0404448 Building HVAC System Design 3 

0404446 Mechanical Systems 3 0404331 

0404447 Environmental & Climatic Design 3 0404331 

0404455 Landscape Design 3 0404451 

0404456 Desert Habitation 3 0404451 

0404465 Contemporary Architecture 3 0404261 

0404466 Islamic Architecture 3 0404261 


0404467 Local & Regional Architecture 3 Depends on the topic 

0404480 Selected Topics in Architectural Engineering 3 Depends on the topic 

0404481 Selected Topics in Structural Engineering 3 Depends on the topic 

0404482 Selected Topics in Architectural Design 3 Depends on the topic 

0404483 Selected Topics in Construction 3 Depends on the topic 

0404484 Selected Topics in Environmental Control 3 Depends on the topic 

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First Year 

Fall Semester 


0104101 Islamic Culture 1 UR\C 3 

0202112 English for Academic UR\C 3 

purposes 

1440131 Calculus I UR\C 3 

1430115 Physics I CR\C 3 

1430116 Physics I Laboratory CR\C 1 

0404100 Introduction to 

DR\C 1 


Total 17 



0202104 University Elective 2 UR\E 3 

1440132 Calculus II for Engineers CR\C 3 

1430117 Physics II CR\C 3 

1430118 Physics II Laboratory CR\C 1 

1420101 General Chemistry (1) CR\C 3 

1420102 General Chemistry (1) Lab CR\C 1 

0404101 Architectural Drawing DR\C 3 

Total 17 

Second Year 

Fall Semester 


0202110 Speech Communication CR\C 3 

1411113 Programming for CR\C 3 

Engineers 

0401201 Statics DR\C 3 

0404221 Basic Design DR\C 3 

0404201 Architectural Drawing II DR\C 2 

0404261 History of Architecture I DR\C 3 

Total 17 



0401202 Mechanics of Materials DR\C 3 

0401203 Introduction to Thermal DR\C 3 

Science 

0404204 Surveying DR\C 2 

0401243 Dynamics DR\C 3 

0404222 Architectural Design I DR\C 3 

0404231 Building Construction 1 DR\C 3 

Total 17 

Third Year 

Fall Semester 


0212281 Introduction to Probability & DR\C 3 

Statistics 

1440261 Differential Equations for CR\C 3 

Engineers 

0404311 Fundamentals of Structural DR\C 3 

Analysis 

0404331 Building Construction II DR\C 3 

0404321 Architectural Design II DR\C 3 

0404441 Heating, Ventilation & Air DR\C 2 

Conditioning 

0405401 Engineering Ethics & CR\C 1 

Leadership 

Total 18 



0401343 Fluid Mechanics DR\C 3 

0404305 Electricity & Power DR\C 2 

Distribution for Buildings 

0404313 Reinforced Concrete DR\C 3 

Design of Buildings I 

0404322 Architectural Design III DR\C 4 

0404301 Computer Aided 

DR\C 3 

Architectural Design 

0404361 History of Architecture II DR\C 3 

Total 18 

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Fourth Year 

Fall Semester 


University Elective 3 UR\E 3 

0201102 Arabic Language UR\C 3 

0404417 Steel Structural Design DR\C 3 

0404421 Architectural Design IV DR\C 4 

0404341 Building Illumination and DR\C 3 

Acoustics 

Total 16 



University Elective 4 UR\E 3 

Department Elective 1 DR\E 3 

0401301 Engineering Economics DR\C 3 

0404451 Urban Planning DR\E 3 

0404422 Architectural Design V DR\C 4 

Total 16 



0404490 Practical Training for 8-weeks CR\C 0 

Total 0 

Fifth Year 

Fall Semester 


04044XX Department Elective 2 DR\E 3 


0202207 Technical Writing CR\C 3 

0404401 Professional Engineering DR\C 2 

Practice 

0404491 Senior Design Project I DR\C 2 

Total 13 




0404438 Project Management DR\C 2 

0404492 Senior Design Project II DR\C 4 

Total 9 

UR\C: University Requirement: Compulsory. 

UR\C: College Requirement: Compulsory. 

DR\C: Department Requirement: Compulsory. 

UR\E: University Requirement: Elective. 


DR\E: Department Requirement: Elective. 

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Courses in the B.A.E. program are 

offered in the Department of Architectural 

Engineering with some 

courses offered or cross-listed with 

other courses in the Department of 

Civil Engineering. Courses in the 

program will be assigned numbers in 

the form of 04DEXYZ where: 

The Department codes (DE) within 

the College of Engineering are 

General Engineering Courses 00 

Civil Engineering Courses 01 

Electrical / Electronics Engineering 

Courses 02 

Computer Engineering Courses 03 

Architecture Engineering Courses 04 

Industrial Engineering and Management 

Courses 05 

X: Year (Level) 

Y: Area 

0: General 

1: Structures 

2: Architectural Design 

3: Construction 

4: Environmental Control 

Systems 

5: Planning and Urban Design 

6: History of Architecture 

8: Special Topics 

9: Projects and Seminars 

Z: Course sequence in area (for 

Special Topics this is used to designate 

area) 

A. Department Requirements 

0404100 

Introduction to Architectural Engineering 

(1-0:1) 


Architectural Engineering as a profession. 

Position and reference of architectural 

engineering in the building 

industry. Small group projects with 

emphasis on team design process. 

Ethical and societal considerations. 

0404101 

Architectural Drawing I (2-3:3) 


The course is designed to enable 

students to acquire basic skills in architectural 

drawings and to have first 

hand experience in architectural presentation 

and projections to express 

ideas and conceptions in the design 

process in the form of plans, elevations, 

sections and other 3D illustrations. 

The course uses basic free 

hand sketching and as well as technical 

drawing. 

0404221 

Basic Design (2-3:3) 

Prerequisite(s):0404100 & 0404101 

This is the first studio course that introduces 

students to design and to the 

formal attributes of compositions. 

Through the use of the basic shapes 

and forms students are expected to 

identify abstract forms and relate 

them to practical functions. Upon 

completion of the course, students 

are expected to demonstrate an understanding 

of fundamental principles 

and primary elements of design. 

1430118 

Physics II Laboratory (0-3:1) 


Various experiments covering the 

topics mentioned in Physics (II) 

course. 

0405401 

Engineering Ethics & Leadership 

(1-0:1) 

An introduction to the key issues in 

engineering ethics; Ethical dilemmas; 

development of techniques of 

moral analysis and their application 

to ethical problems encountered by 

engineers, such as professional employee 

rights and whistle blowing; 

environmental issues; ethical aspects 

of safety, risk and liability and conflicts 

of interest; emphasis on developing 

the capacity for independent 

ethical analysis of real and hypothetical 

cases. Concepts of leadership; 

leadership traits; the difference between 

managers and leaders. Skills 

needed to motivate employee for 

productivity and commitment; managing 

groups in a teamwork setting. 

1411113 

Programming for Engineers (2-2:3) 




science fields, general introduction on 

computers and numbering systems, 

software development process, programming 

languages, selection structures, 

repetition structures, functions 

and procedures, structured and userdefined 

data types, text files, arrays, 

and dynamic memory allocation. 

1440281 

Introduction to Probability and Statistics 

(3-0:3) 


Descriptive statistics; axiomatic 

probability; random variables and 

their moments; special discrete and 

continuous distributions; sampling 

distributions; estimation; hypothesis 

testing; linear regression; analysis 

of variance; analysis of categorical 

data. 

0401201 

Statics (3-0:3) 


Knowledge and understanding of 

vectors resultant of forces in two and 

three dimensions, types of structural 

supports, equilibrium of particles 

and rigid bodies, analysis of internal 

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forces and stability in beams, trusses, 

static and kinetic friction, centroids of 

lines, areas, mass, and volumes. Moments 

of inertia using integration and 

the concepts of parallel axis theorem. 

0401202 

Mechanics of Materials (3-0:3) 


Simple states of stress and strain; 

Hook’s law; torsional stresses; axial 

deformation; internal forces in beams; 

bending and shearing diagrams and 

stresses; beam design; stress transformation; 

thin-walled pressure vessels; 

beam deflection and basic lab session 

and experiments. 

0401203 

Introduction to Thermal Science (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 2nd Year Standing 

1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics 

and associated constitutive relations. 

Entropy. Heat transfer mechanisms; 

conduction, convection and 

radiation. Design procedures for 

simple heat transfer systems. Power 

cycles and their analysis. Direct energy 

conversion systems. Energy 

conservation. 

0401243 

Dynamics (3-0:3) 


Introduction and fundamental principles 

of motion, kinematics of a 

particle: rectilinear and curvilinear 

motion of a particle with normal and 

tangential components, force and acceleration, 

work and energy, impulse 

and momentum. 

0401343 



Properties of fluids; fluid statics; 

translation and rotation of fluid 

masses; dimensional analysis and similitude; 

fundamentals of fluid flow; 

fluid resistance; compressible flow; 

ideal fluid flow; fluid measurements 

0404201 

Architectural Drawing II (1-3:2) 


Basic skills of free hand drawing 

and different means of presentation. 

Abstraction through line drawings, 

and sense of volume through surface 

treatment; such as textures and tonal 

values. One, two, and three-point 

perspective drawing including basic 

technical methods and proximate 

methods of perspective construction. 

Shadow projection and rendering in 

two and three-dimensional drawings. 

Different presentation techniques 

such as pencil, ink, collage, photography, 

watercolor, markers, zip/a/ton, 

airbrush, or a combination of several 

techniques. 

0404204 

Surveying (1-3:2) 

Prerequisite(s): 2nd Year Standing 

Surveying methods, instruments and 

computations related to field problems; 

Theory and applications of 

Photogrammetry including: stereoscopy 

and parallax and basic instrumentation; 

Applications of GPS in 

land surveying; GIS applications and 

importance in urban planning. (Laboratory 

sessions are included to cover 

above topics) 

0404222 

Architectural Design I (1-6:3) 


The course aims to introduce buildings 

as an aesthetic product that 

consists of integrated variety of functions. 

Students are trained on the 

intuitive approaches in analogic and 

iconic design using both geometric 

and free shapes. 

0404231 

Building Construction I (2-3:3) 


Principals of building materials cover 

structural, thermal and aesthetic properties 

of materials; introduction of 

specific materials like lime, cement, 

fine and coarse aggregates, concrete, 

bricks and blocks. Elements and 

types of superstructure, substructure 

and foundations cover international 

and local building construction methods; 

concrete constructions: formwork, 

reinforcement, slabs, site cast 

and precast framing systems; soils; 

shallow and deep foundations; masonry 

wall constructions; insulation 

materials and applications; exterior 

wall cladding systems. (Laboratory 

sessions are included to basic tests on 

materials). 

0404261 

History of Architecture I (3-0:3) 


History of ancient architecture in the 

Middle East (Mesopotamian, Egyptian, 

Persian, Canaanite, Phoenician, 

and Hittite). Study of the civilizations 

and architecture of classical periods 

(Greek and Roman). Study of the 

Religious architecture from the end 

of the Roman Empire through Early 

Christian and Byzantine periods, the 

Medieval period (Romanesque and 

Gothic) the Renaissance period. Ornate 

architecture of the Baroque and 

Rococo periods in Europe. A brief review 

of architecture in the Far East. 

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0404301 

Computer Aided Architectural Design 

(2-3:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 3rd Year Standing 

and 0404101 

Applications of Computer-Aided 

Design to architecture, planning, 

building construction and project 

management including: line, surface, 

and solid modeling; perspective and 

other relevant projections; data gathering 

techniques; analysis of both design 

and execution phases; building 

model and design ideas. 

0404305 

Electricity & Power Distribution for 

Buildings (2-0:2) 


Codes and standards of electrical 

power system for buildings; system 

components such as conductors, 

fuses, circuit breakers, motors, generators 

and transformers; power management, 

distribution, power quality 

and safety; electric wiring and metering, 

emergency and standby power 

systems and protective devices. 

0404311 

Fundamentals of Structural Analysis 

(3-0:3) 


Classification of structures; loads; 

truss analysis, internal loadings in 

structures, shear and moment diagrams 

for beams and frames; influence 

lines for determinate structures; 

deflections; introduction to methods 

of analysis of statically indeterminate 

structures. 

0404313 

Reinforced Concrete D sign of Buildings I 

(3-0:3) 


Materials and mechanical properties 

of concrete; the code and specifications. 

Behavior of compression and 

tension members; analysis and design 

of various shaped-sections for 

flexure by the ultimate strength method; 

shear and diagonal tension; bond 

and anchorage of reinforcement; 

edge-supported slabs, short columns, 

continuous beams, detailing of reinforced 

concrete structures, design 

sessions (computer applications). 

0404321 

Architectural Design II (1-6:3) 


An introduction of design methodology 

as a problem-solving strategy 

with logical thinking based on problem 

facts. Students are trained on 

conducting pre-design studies and 

analyses as a critical input to the design 

process. 

0404322 

Architectural Design III (2-6:4) 


Design of buildings on broader scope 

of philosophical and intellectual bases, 

to understand how current schools 

of thinking influenced the formation 

of forms and the built environment. 

Two projects one of which is a major 

one. 

0404331 

Building Construction II (2-3:3) 


Skeleton structures; Overview of 

international and local building construction 

methods for specific materials: 

Wood and manufactured wood; 

Heavy timber and wood light frame 

constructions; Steel - Structural Steel 

and Light Gauge Steel Constructions. 

Introduction to international and local 

building construction methods 

for major and minor building components: 

low-slope and steep roofs; 

staircases and elevators; windows 

and doors – specific material glass; 

interior walls and partitions – specific 

material gypsum; floor coverings and 

ceilings. 

0404341 

Building Illumination and Acoustics 

(3-0:3) 


Fundamental principles, systems 

and planning concepts for electrical 

and illumination systems in modern 

buildings. Acoustical design for 

noise control and good hearing conditions; 

construction details, materials, 

acoustical properties of room shapes; 

sound transmission and absorption. 

0404361 

History of Architecture II (3-0:3) 


The first part of the course focuses 

on the development of architecture 

in the Islamic world from the dawn 

of Islam till recently. Analysis of 

elements, methods and functions of 

Islamic architecture including contemporary 

development in various 

Islamic regions. Emphasis on recent 

experiments which intend to achieve 

the continuity of Islamic architecture. 

The second part of the course is 

concerned with local architecture of 

UAE with emphasis on regional and 

international influences shaping the 

UAE architectural heritage. Methodologies 

for conserving the local cultural 

heritage. 

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0404401 

Professional Engineering Practice 

(2-0:2) 

Prerequisite(s): 4th Year Standing 

Factors that affect the practice of 

architectural engineering, specially 

codes, ethics, legal consideration and 

contract documents. 

0404417 

Structural Steel Design (3-0:3) 


Design of steel tension members, 

beams, columns, beam-columns, 

connections; elastic and plastic methods; 

design applications. 

0404421 

Architectural Design IV (2-6:4) 

Prerequisite(s):0404322 & 0404331 

Advanced design of buildings with 

problems of complex structures, requirements, 

and functions in addition 

to acoustics, heating and ventilation. 

Students are expected to apply 

knowledge acquired in related subjects 

(building construction and environmental 

physics) to the design 

process. One major project or more 

each has specific complex problem. 

The course employs a competitive 

approach. 

0404422 

Architectural Design V (2-6:4) 


Design of complex group of building 

within the context of a related urban 

fabric where an urban design practice 

is needed prior to the design of individual 

buildings. Design of buildings 

with problems of complex nature, requirements, 

and functions in addition 

to acoustics, heating and ventilation. 

0404438 

Project Management (2-0:2) 


Planning and programming of project 

construction methods; optimum allocation 

of resources; methods of estimation 

and control of quality, cost 

and time; Critical Path and PERT 

Methods; Project management: principles, 

role, purpose and implementation; 

Contracting types, project supervision, 

office management and working 

groups; methods of maintaining 

structures; maintenance management 

systems; practical applications. 

0404441 

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning 

(2-0:2) 

Prerequisite(s): 0404331 and Corequisite 

0404331 

Study of formative influences, climate, 

sociology, economics, technology 

and materials and how people 

of the region used them to create 

new solutions in various contexts: 

identification of local and regional 

characteristics and change to recognize 

common factor and variables 

in the development of architectural 

language. Special concentration on 

the contemporary contributions with 

their influence on current theories 

towards creating local and regional 

architectural theories. 

0404451 

Urban Planning (2-3:3) 


Evolution and history of city development. 

Basic theories, principles 

and skills involved in planning the 

physical environment. Land use 

planning. Comprehensive urban development 

process. Environmental 

planning. Historic preservation. Application 

of theoretical concepts on 

city design and problems; emphasis 

on the historical aspects specific to 

the region. 

0404491 



An interdisciplinary team-work design 

experience that includes preparation 

of project plan, data collection, 

building selection, preliminary 

investigation of building systems and 

criteria; emphasis on building structural 

system. Teams are required to 

submit and present technical progress 

reports. 

0404492 



Continuation of 0404491. Emphasis 

on engineering analysis and design 

of building systems. Individual students 

in a team are expected to handle 

a specific task of the project and 

coordinate with the rest of the group. 

The team is required to submit preliminary 

and final technical reports 

supplemented with all necessary documents 

and drawings. A presentation 

of the project results will be part of 

the evaluation. 

0404492 

Practical Training (0-0:0) 


At least eight weeks of field practical 

training. The purpose of this training 

is to introduce students, first hand, to 

local and regional practices in area 

of specialization. Further, it exposes 

students to possible career opportunities. 

Upon completion, students are 

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required to submit a technical report 

to their respective instructor and Department 

Chairman. 

B. Department Electives 

0404405 

Advanced Computer Aided Design 

(1-4:3) 


Advanced applications of Computer- 

Aided Design to architecture, planning, 

building construction and project 

management including: experimentation 

of 3D drawings; stimulation 

and animations, as basic devices 

in design developments. 

0404406 

Working Drawings (2-3:3) 


This course includes the production 

of a complete set of working drawings 

in order to expose students to 

actual and practical projects, and to 

bridge the gap between design and 

construction stage. 

0404415 

Indeterminate Structures (3-0:3) 


Slope-deflection equations; method 

of consistent deformation; the moment 

equation; influence lines for 

indeterminate structures; moment 

distribution method; stiffness method 

for trusses, beams, and frames; introduction 

to finite element method; 

analysis of structures using computer 

programs. 

0404416 

Prestressed Concrete Design (3-0:3) 


Principles and methods of prestressing 

as applied to buildings; structural 

design philosophy; flexure: working 

stress and ultimate strength analysis 

and design, design for shear and 

torsion; deflection computation and 

control; analysis and design of composite 

beams and continuous beams. 

0404417 

Reinforced Concrete Design of Buildings 

II (3-0:3) 


Crack and deflection control provisions; 

continuous concrete structures; 

deflection estimates in reinforced 

concrete systems, design of one-way 

and two-way slab systems, design of 

short and long columns. 

0404418 

Modern Structural Systems (3-0:3) 


Analysis and design of building structures 

of unusual types. The course 

also addresses the dynamics logic of 

building technology and structural 

systems, and their effect on architectural 

space and language. Review of 

pre-industrial structural systems and 

post-industrial structural systems. 

0404435 

Specifications and Quantity Surveying 

(3-0:3) 


Introduction; types and documents 

of tenders; types of construction contracts; 

bonds and insurance requirements; 

international general conditions 

and obligations of construction 

contracts; preparation of specifications; 

regulations pertinent to buildings, 

construction works and building 

materials; quantity surveying and bill 

of quantities; rights and obligations 

of engineering consulting offices. 

0404436 

Construction Contracts (3-0:3) 


Contracts law and application to engineering 

services agreements and 

construction contracts; specifications 

agency, torts, professional liability 

and alternate dispute resolution. 

0404437 

Construction Engineering (3-0:3) 


Construction methods, equipment, 

and cost estimating of the earthmoving, 

rock excavation, and concrete 

production phases of civil engineering 

construction projects. 

0404442 

Building Environmental Control System 

Design (3-0:3) 


Global and local climate factors, indoor 

environment and human comfort, 

heat stress and thermal balance 

of buildings, condensation, heat and 

moisture transfer in building fabrics, 

shading device designs, thermal control 

in buildings, ventilation and air 

movement requirements and patterns, 

natural cooling techniques in buildings, 

mechanical solutions through 

air conditioning systems design. 

0404443 

Building Illumination System Design 

(3-0:3) 


Work in daylighting, light distribution, 

interflections, vision and color; 

electric light, related equipment cir- 

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cuitry; illumination design procedures. 

0404444 

Building Electrical System Design(3-0:3) 


Design of electrical systems for commercial 

and industrial facilities emphasizing 

design practice and integration 

with codes and standards. 

0404445 

Building HVAC System Design (3-0:3) 


Design of several different systems 

for a course project building; control 

strategy; economic comparison using 

life-cycle cost techniques. 

0404446 

Mechanical Systems (3-0:3) 


Design detail, and evaluation of 

cold and hot water supply systems 

within buildings and neighborhoods, 

cold and hot water cisterns, sanitary 

systems: drainage above and below 

ground, sewage disposal, storm water 

systems. HVAC systems: boiler 

and firing equipment, hot water heating 

systems components and piping, 

air distribution systems and components, 

vertical circulation systems, 

fire fighting systems, landscape mechanical 

systems: fountain designs 

and irrigation systems. 

0404447 

Environmental & Climatic Design (3-0:3) 


The sun, the earth, and time and their 

effect on architecture. Sun angles and 

ray projection, and building orientation 

in different climatic conditions. 

Solar energy and examples on solar 

architecture. 

0404455 

Landscape Design (3-0:3) 


Factors influencing site development 

and site analysis; advanced discussion 

of factors influencing site analysis 

and development. 

0404465 

Contemporary Architecture (3-0:3) 


This course investigates the evolution 

of architecture since the industrial 

revolution. Analysis covers the 

impact of political, social, economic, 

and cultural changes on architecture. 

Influences and ideologies of architectural 

schools and pioneers on architecture. 

Cultural, technical, and territorial 

transformations during the 19th 

and 20th centuries. 

0404466 

Islamic Architecture (3-0:3) 


The development of Architecture in 

the Islamic world with examples from 

several Islamic periods. Analysis of 

elements, methods and functions of 

Islamic architecture including contemporary 

development in various 

Islamic regions. Strategies used for 

renovation, preservation, conservation 

and reuse of Islamic historical 

buildings. Emphasis on recent experiments 

intend to achieve the continuity 

of Islamic architecture 

0404467 

Local & Regional Architecture (3-0:3) 


Study of formative influences, climate, 

sociology, economics, technology 

and materials and how people 

of the region used them to create 

new solutions in various contexts: 

identification of local and regional 

characteristics and change to recognize 

common factor and variables 

in the development of architectural 

language. Special concentration on 

the contemporary contributions with 

their influence on current theories 

towards creating local and regional 

architectural theories. 

0404480 

Special Topics in Architectural 



Description (TBA) 

Note: These selected topics and their 

description are to be determined 

by the department according to the 

needs. 

0404481 

Special Topics in Structural Engineering 

(3-0:3) 






needs. 

0404482 

Special Topics in Architectural Design 

(3-0:3) 


These courses cover special advanced 

topics in on of the selected areas of 

architectural engineering. The content 

varies depending on topic. 

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0404483 

Special Topics in Construction (3-0:3) 






needs. 

0404484 

Special Topics in Environmental Control 

(3-0:3) 




description are to be determined by 

the department according to needs. 

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Industrial Engineering and 

Management Department 

The Industrial Engineering and Management 

Department offers a B.Sc. 

program in Industrial Engineering 

and Management. 

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering 

and Management 

Introduction 

The Industrial Engineering and Management 

(IEM) program combines 

the analysis and design of systems 

and processes with the objective of 

improving process performance and 

enhancing system productivity and 

efficiency. 

The Bachelor of Science program in 

IEM prepares students for industrial 

practice in such areas as product 

design, process design and optimization, 

factory/service operations 

and management, quality control, 

facilities planning, production control, 

economic analysis and management 

of systems. Industrial engineers 

work on projects that involve 

human resources, energy resources, 

material resources, and information 

technology. Their goal is to manage 

and optimize the utilization of these 

resources in order to enhance the 

product or process quality. 

The curriculum offered by the 

Department of Industrial Engineering 

and Management teaches sound 

engineering principles as well as 

management skills and equips 

graduates with the ability to apply 

learned methods in solving practical 

problems. This is achieved through 

an emphasis on practical problem 

solving, design capability, and laboratory 

work as well as soft skills 

and team work. Some flexibility is 

provided through a choice of department 

elective courses in the areas of 

engineering management and business 

and management 

Vision, Mission, Goals and 

Objectives 

Vision 

The IEM department aspires to be 

a regional leader in Industrial Engineering 

and Management education 

and research and providing community 

service. 

Mission 

The mission of the IEM department is: 

• To offer internationally recognized 

programs that equip graduates 

with strong problem solving 

ability in the design, analysis, 

implementation, and improvement 

of integrated systems of 

people, materials, information, 

facilities, and technology in both 

manufacturing and service sectors. 

• To provide faculty with a suitable 

environment to conduct research. 

• To cooperate with local, regional 

and international organizations 

and industries for the advancement 

of Industrial Engineering 

and Management profession. 

Goals/Program Educational Objectives 

(ABET terminology): 

The bachelor degree in industrial 

engineering and management program 

has the following goals/PEOs: 

a. Graduates will be able to identify 

and implement effective solutions 

to real problems by applying contemporary 

industrial engineering 

and management tools and cutting-edge 

technology in production, 

quality, safety, supply chain, 

optimization, economic, management, 

manufacturing, service and 

information systems. 

b. Graduates will be able to update 

their professional skills continuously 

to design integrated systems 

of people, information, energy, 

machines, materials and financial 

resources. 

c. Graduates will be able to assume 

leadership roles with strong communication 

skills and will be able 

to work competently and ethically 

alone and as team members. 

Objectives/Program Outcomes 



B.Sc. program in IEM, graduates will 

have: 

a. An ability to apply knowledge 

of mathematics, science, management, 

and engineering. 

b. An ability to design and conduct 


and interpret data. 

c. An ability to design and improve 

integrated systems of people, 

materials, information, facilities, 

and technology. 

d. An ability to perform function as 

a member of a multi-disciplinary 

team. 

e. An ability to identify, formulate, 

and solve Industrial Engineering 

and Management problems. 

f. An understanding to professional 

and ethical responsibility of engineering 

needs. 

g. An ability to communicate effectively. 

h. An understanding of the impact of 

engineering solutions in a global 

and societal context. 

i. An ability to engage in life-long 

learning. 

j. Knowledge of contemporary 

issues in Industrial Engineering 

& Management. 

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k. An ability to use the techniques, 

skills and modern tools of Industrial 

Engineering & Management 

throughout their professional 

careers. 


This program structure is applied on 

new students enrolled in the academic 

year 2011/2012. Previous students 

should follow the older catalogue. 

The IEM program will prepare graduates 

to pursue careers in many fields 

as well as to seek advanced degrees 

in related fields. The program has 

an option for students to choose a 

Co-op that will enhance and complement 

their technical preparations as 

well as better prepare them for practice 

in the UAE market. To obtain a 

Bachelor of Science degree in IEM, 

the student must complete a total of 

134 credit hours. These hours span 

University, College and Department 

requirements. The allocation of the 

credit hours is shown in the following 

table: 





Department Requirements (DR) 81*, 78** 3*, 6** 84 

TOTAL 119*, 116** 15*, 18** 134 

* Department Requirements (DR): Option I (Co-op in Industry) 

** Department Requirements (DR): Option II (Graduation Project) 

Program Requirements 

(84 Credit Hours) 

These courses cover a broad range 

of areas, including industrial practice, 

operations research and optimization, 

production systems, human 

factors and ergonomics, quality control 

and improvement, supply chain 

management, safety, manufacturing 

and industrial automation. These 

courses give the Industrial Engineering 

and Management students the 

strong foundation needed to build 

on. The students receive theoretical 

information in weekly lectures and 

tutorial sessions. In addition, most 

of the courses in the “Departmental 

Requirements” area include practical 

hands-on experience in a laboratory 

environment and projects. To 

cap their development, the students 

undergo a senior design project or 

co-op in their final year. Upon completion 

of the project or the Co-op, 

students will produce a complete 

report including the major design and 

implementation phases. Students will 

also be required to deliver a presentation 

to the other students and the 

faculty members of the department. 

The following table shows the required courses: 

Number Course Title Credits 

Pre-requisite(s) & 

Co-requisite 

0405101 Introduction to Industrial Engineering 2 None 

0405102 Engineering Graphics * 1 1411100 

0405202 Manufacturing Processes * 3 0405101 

0405221 Engineering Probability and Statistics 3 1440131 

1440211 Linear Algebra 3 1440131 

1411113 Programming for Engineers 3 1411100 

0301150 Introduction to Economics 3 None 

0302160 Principles of Management 3 None 

1430118 Physics (2) Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1430117 

0402207 Applied Electronic Circuits * 3 1430117 

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0405260 Database Management and Industrial Information Systems * 3 1411113 

0405311 Operations Research I * 4 1440211 

0405322 Engineering Statistics 3 0405221 

0405323 Quality Control and Improvement 3 0405221 

0405324 Stochastic System Simulation * 3 0405322 

0405331 Industrial Automation * 4 0402207 

0405341 Ergonomics and Work and Process Improvement * 4 

0405221, Pre/Co: 

0405201 

0405401 Engineering Ethics and Leadership 1 Third Year Standing 

0405414 Operations Research II 3 0405221, 0405311 

0405431 Production and Inventory Systems 3 0405221 

0405432 Facilities Planning 3 0405341 

0405433 Supply Chain Management 3 0405431 

0405461 Product Design and Innovation Management 3 Senior Standing 

0301215 Accounting for Engineers 3 None 

0405464 Project Management 3 

0405490 Practical Training 0 

0405491 Senior Design Project I ** 1 

0302160, 3rd Year 

Standing 

Completion of at least 

90 C.H. 

Pre-co 0202207, Senior 

Standing 

0405492 Senior Design Project II ** 3 0405491 

Department Elective 1 3 Depending on selected 

Department Elective 2 ** 3 

courses 

0405499 Co-op in Industry *** 7 

Total … Department Requirements 84 

* Course includes practical laboratory sessions 

** Course not required for option I (Co-op in industry) 

*** Course not required for option II (Graduation Project) 

Senior Standing, 

Department approval 

Program Electives 


of Science in Industrial Engineering 

and Management, the student 

is required to study 3 or 6 

credit hours of department elective 

courses depending on the selected 

program option I (Co-op) or option 

II (Senior Design Project), respectively. 

Students should select with 

the help of their academic advisor 

from the department elective courses 

what best meet their needs and aspirations. 

The following two areas are 

available for the students: 

Industrial Engineering Area 

Elective courses in this area may 

include: 

• Human Factors and Ergonomics 

• Quality Engineering 

• Lean Production Systems 

• Maintenance Planning and Control 

• Special Topics In Industrial 

Engineering 

• Business and Management Area 

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Elective courses in this area may include: 

• Principles of Marketing 

• Human Resources Management 

• Organization Behavior 

• Strategic Management 

The following table shows the list of courses from which the students can choose the department electives: 

Area Number Course Title Credits Pre-requisite 

Industrial 

Engineering 

* Business 

and 

Management 

0405441 Human Factors and Ergonomics 3 0405341 

0405425 Quality Engineering Principles and Analysis 3 0405323 

0405438 Lean Production Systems 3 0405431 

0405434 Maintenance Planning and Control 3 Senior Standing 

0405482 Special Topics in Industrial Engineering 3 Instructor Consent 

0302170 Principles of Marketing 3 None 

0302360 Human Resource Management 3 0302160 

0302260 Organizational behavior 3 0302160 

0302467 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing 

* These courses are currently offered by the College of Business and Management at UOS. 

Students of the Co-op option must 

take one department elective course 

(3 C.H.) from the Industrial Engineering 

area. 

Students of the Senior Design Project 

option must take two elective 

courses (6 C.H.). The first course 

must be from the Industrial Engineering 

area. 

Co-op in Industry Program Option: 

Students have an option to take Co-op 

training in industry. In this option, 

students will spend one semester in a 

carefully selected organization where 

they receive practical training and 

engagement in meaningful projects 

applying their knowledge to solve 

real-world problems. 

Co-op training is considered as a 

substitute for the following 7 credit 

hours: 

1. Senior Design Project I (1 credit) 

2. Senior Design Project II (3 credits) 

3. Department Elective 2 (3 credits) 

Co-op students are required to submit 

a final report on project(s) they 

participated in during their co-op 

practice. 

Study Plan 

A study plan for the IEM Program is 

presented next as a guide to students 

and academic advisors. 

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Study Plan for B. Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management 

Fall Semester - Semester 1 

Crs. No. Title Cr. Hrs. 

0202112 Academic English 3 

0201102 Arabic Language 3 

1420101 General Chemistry 1 3 

1420102 General Chemistry 1 Lab 1 

1430115 Physics I 3 

1430116 Physics I Lab 1 

1440131 Calculus 1 3 

Semester Total 17 

First Year 

Spring Semester - Semester 2 


0104101 Islamic Culture 3 

0302160 Principles of Management 3 

0405101 Intro. to Industrial Engineering 2 

0405102 Engineering Graphics 1 

1430117 Physics II 3 

1430118 Physics II Lab 1 

1440161 Calculus II for Engineers 3 


Yearly Total 33 

Remaining Credits 101 

Second Year 



0202110 Speech Communication 3 

0301150 Introduction to Economics 3 

0405202 Manufacturing Processes 3 

0405221 Eng. Probability and Statistics 3 

1411113 Programming for Engineers 3 

1440211 Linear Algebra 3 




0202207 Technical Writing 3 

0402207 Applied Electronic Circuit 3 

0405311 Operations Research I 4 

1440261 Differential Equations for 

3 

Engineers 

University Elective 1 3 




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Third Year 



0405262 Database Management 

3 

and Industrial Information 

Systems 

0405322 Engineering Statistics 3 

0405331 Industrial Automation 4 

0405341 Ergonomics and Work and 4 

Process Improvement 

0405414 Operations Research II 3 




0405301 Design for the Environment and 3 

safety Engineering 

0405323 Quality Control and Improvement 3 

0405324 Stochastic System Simulation 3 

0405431 Production and Inventory Systems 3 

0405464 Project Management 3 



Summer - Semester 7 


0405490 Practical Training for 8-weeks 0 





0301215 Accounting for Engineers 3 

0405433 Supply Chain Management 3 

0405461 Product Design and 

3 

Innovation Management 



OPTION I (CO-OP IN INDUSTRY) 

Fourth Year 



0401301 Engineering Economics 3 

0405432 Facilities Planning 3 

0405401 Engineering Ethics and Leadership 1 

Department Elective 1 3 





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0405499 Co-op in Industry 7 


Fifth Year 





0301215 Accounting for Engineers 3 

0405433 Supply Chain Management 3 

0405461 Product Design and 

3 

Innovation Management 

0405491 University Elective 3 3 




OPTION II (GRADUATION PROJECT) 

Fourth Year 




0405401 Engineering Ethics and 1 

Leadership 

0405432 Facilities Planning 3 

0405492 Senior Project II 3 






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Courses in the proposed program that are offered in the department of Industrial Engineering and Management start 

with (0405). The program of study contains courses that are offered by other Engineering departments as well as from 

outside the college. Consistent with the university policies, IEM courses in the program will be assigned numbers of 

the form (0405ABC) where: 

04 : College of Engineering 

05 : Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Department 

A: Year (level) 

B: Areas (as follows) 

0: General 

1: Operations Research 5: Information Systems 

2: Statistics 6: Engineering Management 

3: Production Systems 8: Special Topics 

4: Human Factors 9: Projects and Seminars 

C: Course sequence in area 

IEM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (84 Credits) 

I. Compulsory Courses 

81 Credits for option 1 – Co-op in Industry 

78 Credits for option 2 – Graduation Project 

0405101 

Introduction to Industrial Engineering 

2-0:2 

An introduction to an overview of 

the profession, including career planning, 

professionalism and communication, 

ethics, teamwork, industry 

site visits, industrial speakers, engineering 

design process and selected 

solution methods for problems in 

coordination and planning. 

Pre-requisite: None 

0405102 

Engineering Graphics 0-3:1 

Engineering graphics for product 

design and manufacturing. Emphasis 

on graphic communication used for 

processing parts and layouts. Orthographic 

projection, pictorial views, 

section and auxiliary views, dimensioning 

for production-processing, 

and the four fundamental views of 

descriptive geometry. Use of AUTO- 

CAD for engineering drawings. 

Pre-requisite: 1411100 Introduction 

to IT 

0405202 

Manufacturing Processes 2-3:3 

Introduction and classification of 

engineering materials and their properties. 

Traditional manufacturing 

processing of materials (ferrous and 

non-ferrous) including metal cutting, 

casting, rolling, forging, and 

drawing. Modern manufacturing 

processes and related topics including 

ceramics, composites, powder 

metallurgy, property enhancing and 

surface processing operations. The 

course includes lab and visits to different 

manufacturing facilities. 


to Industrial Engineering 

0405221 

Engineering Probability and Statistics 

3-0:3 

Descriptive statistics and sampling, 

sample space and events, axioms of 

probability, conditional probability, 

statistical independence, bayes 

theorem, discrete probability distributions 

(uniform, binomial, geometric, 

Poisson), continuous probability 

distributions (normal, exponential, 

gamma and Weibull), point estimation, 

central limit theorem, interval 

estimation, use of statistical software. 

Pre-requisite: 1440131 Calculus I 

1411113 

Programming for Engineers 2-2:3 




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science fields, general introduction 

on computers and numbering systems, 

software development process, 

programming languages, selection 

structures, repetition structures, 

functions and procedures, structured 

and user-defined data types, text 

files, arrays, and dynamic memory 

allocation. 


to IT 

1430118 

Physics (2) Lab 0-3:1 

12 experiments in electricity and 

magnetism, covering the topics mentioned 

in Physics (2) course. 

Pre-requisite: 1430117 Physics (2) 

1440211 

Linear Algebra 3-0:3 

Systems of linear equations; Gaussian 

and Gauss-Jordan elimination 

processes; matrix algebra; determinants; 

cramer’s rule; vector spaces; 

subspaces; basis and dimension; 

rank; change of basis; characteristic 

polynomial; eigenvalues and eigenvectors 

of square matrices; diagonalization; 

inner product spaces; orthogonal 

projections; gram-schmidt process; 

computer applications. 

Pre-requisite: 1440131 Calculus I 

0301150 

Introduction to Economics 3-0:3 

Introduction to Economics is a study 

of basic economics principles, of 

both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. 

This course is stresses 

how consumers, producers, and policy 

makers make rational economic 

decisions under varying economic 

conditions. 


0302160 

Principles of Management 3-0:3 

This course presents the current organizational 

and management practices 

as they apply in the modern business 

world. The course surveys the 

four cornerstones of management; 

planning, organizing, leading and 

controlling and discusses the functions 

of management from classical, 

behavioral, contingency and systems 

perspectives. 


0402207 

Applied Electronic Circuits 2-3:3 

Fundamentals of circuit laws and 

analysis. Resistive analysis, energy 

storage, transient analysis of first 

order circuits, AC circuits and power. 

Three-phase circuits, transformers, 

and computer aided analysis. Lab 

experiments on course topics using 

test and measurement equipment 

such as function generators, oscilloscopes 

and multimeters. 

Pre-requisite: 1430117 Physics II 

0405261 

Database Management and Industrial 

Information Systems 2-3:3 

Part 1: Database management systems: 

Concepts and methods for the 

design. Functions and characteristics 

of the leading database management 

systems. Query languages such as 

SQL, and application development 

tools. 

Part 2: Industrial Information Systems: 

Development of creative solutions 

to open-ended business and 

manufacturing problems using systems 

analysis and design tools such 

as systems development life cycle, 

feasibility study, cost-benefit analysis, 

structured analysis and design. 

Students will acquire the skills necessary 

to analyze, develop, implement, 

and document real-life information 

systems. Students must be 

able to complete a project by the end 

of the term. 

Program- 

Pre-requisite: 1411113 

ming for Engineers 

0405311 

Operations Research I 3-3:4 

An introduction to deterministic 

models in operations research with 

special emphasis on linear programming, 

the simplex algorithm, 

and their engineering applications. 

Introduction to integer programming 

and network flow models. Lab component 

for extensive homework sessions 

and use of optimization software. 

Pre-requisite: 1440211 Linear 

Algebra 

0405322 

Engineering Statistics 3-0:3 

Statistical test of hypotheses, joint 

probability distributions, simple 

linear regression and correlation, 

multiple linear regression, analysis 

of variance, planning and design of 

experiments, design and analysis of 

single factor experiment, design and 

analysis of experiments with several 

factors case studies. 

Pre-requisite: 0405221 Engineering 

Probability and Statistics 

0405323 

Quality Control and Improvement 

3-0:3 

Quality control and process improvement, 

cost of quality and the effects 

of quality on productivity; concepts 

of variation; statistical process control 

(SPC tools); control charts for 

variables and attributes and their 

applications in process control; process 

capability studies; acceptance 

sampling; quality audits; case studies 

from manufacturing and service 

sectors. 

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0405324 

Stochastic System Simulation 2-3:3 

Introduction to discrete event simulation, 

simulation of single server 

queue, systems simulation structure, 

conceptual models; generation of 

random numbers and random variables; 

system simulation languages, 

model verification and validation, 

design of experiments for simulation 

runs, output analysis; applications 

to industrial situations. The course 

contains a team simulation project 

and a lab teaching a higher-level language. 


Statistics 

0405331 

Industrial Automation 3-3:4 

The course presents classical and 

modern automation tools in industry. 

It focuses on the following issues: 

Programmable Logic Controllers, 

Input/Output Modules, Industrial 

Sensors, Process Control, CNC 

Machines, and Automated Material 

Handling Systems. 

Pre-requisite: 0402207 

Electronic Circuits 

Applied 

0405341 

Ergonomics and Work and Process 

Improvement 3-3:4 

Introduction to anthropometric measurements. 

Human capacity in term 

of work load and stress. Techniques 

of methods analysis, work measurement. 

Worker-machine systems, 

assembly systems, operations analysis, 

time study, predetermined time 

systems, work sampling, incentive 

systems. Laboratory sessions and 

projects in methods analysis, operations 

analysis using software and 

experiments. 


Probability & Statistics, Pre/Co: 

0405202 Manufacturing Processes 

0405401 

Engineering Ethics and Leadership 

1-0:1 

An introduction to the key issues 

in engineering ethics; Ethical dilemmas; 

Development of techniques of 

moral analysis and their application 

to ethical problems encountered 

by engineers, such as professional 

employee rights and whistle blowing; 

environmental issues; ethical aspects 

of safety, risk and liability and conflicts 

of interest; emphasis on developing 

the capacity for independent 

ethical analysis of real and hypothetical 

cases. Concepts of leadership; 

Leadership traits. Skills needed to 

motivate employees for productivity 

and commitment; Managing groups 

in a teamwork setting. 

Prerequisite: Third Year Standing 

0405414 

Operations Research II 3-0:3 

An introduction to stochastic models 

in operations research with special 

emphasis on Poisson processes, discrete-time 

Markov chains, continuous-time 

Markov chains, birth-death 

processes, elementary queuing models, 

and renewal processes. Deterministic 

and stochastic dynamic programming. 


Probability and Statistics, 0405311 

Operations Research I 

0405431 

Production and Inventory Systems 

3-0:3 

Analysis of production and inventory 

systems. Deterministic and stochastic 

inventory models for single 

and multi-item systems. Aggregate 

Production planning. Material 

Requirement Planning. Analysis of 

logistics and distribution systems. 

Forecasting, scheduling, sequencing. 



0405432 

Facilities Planning 3-0:3 

Principles and methods for analyzing 

and designing plant facilities. 

Selected topics include systematic 

and computerized layout planning, 

warehouse design, materials handling 

and automated storage retrieval 

systems. 

Pre-requisite: 0405341 Ergonomics 

and Work and Process Improvement 

0405433 

Supply Chain Management 3-0:3 

This course adopts a modeling 

approach to supply chains that is 

designed to study trade-offs between 

system costs and customer service. 

Topics covered include supply chain 

design, multi-location inventorydistribution 

models, bullwhip effect, 

delayed differentiation, supply chain 

integration. E-commerce and the 

role of information technology in 

supporting supply chain operations. 

Pre-requisite: 0405431 Production 

and Inventory Systems 

0405301 

Design for the Environment and 

safety 3-0:3 

Introduction to occupational safety 

and safety management systems and 

regulations. Types of hazards and 

hazardous control. Design for the 

environment (DfE), environmental 

quality and sustainable development. 

DfE benefits and drivers, Pollution 

prevention, and clean production. 

DfE and product life cycle analysis. 

Strategies and procedures for integra- 

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tion of environmental considerations 

into product and process design. 

Introduction to industrial ecology. 



0405461 

Product Design and Innovation 

Management 3-0:3 

Research and development of a new 

and innovative products. Includes 

market research and product definition 

and specifications. The product 

must involve the design of a complex 

assembly, combining a variety of 

manufacturing processes. Resource 

usage specifications, product life 

cycle, feasibility study, and a fully 

documented design database. Presentation 

of case studies. 

Pre-requisite: Completion of 85 CH 

0301215 

Accounting for Engineers 3-0:3 

This course is aimed at providing 

an overview of the nature and principles 

of financial and management 

accounting. The course will provide 

students a grounding in the principles 

of accounting, an understanding 

of the terminology and an appreciation 

of the practical application of 

accountancy. 


0405464 

Project Management 3-0:3 

Factors for project initiation, estimation, 

project planning, scheduling 

and control, project quality management, 

risk management, standards 

methods, PMI standards. practice 

using project management software. 

Pre-requisite: 0302160 Principles of 

Management, 3rd Year Standing 

0405490 

Practical Training 0-0:0 

Eight weeks or 300 hours of field 

practical training or 300 hours. The 

purpose of this training is to introduce 

students, first hand, to local 

and regional practices in area of 

specialization. Further, it exposes 

students to possible career opportunities. 

Upon completion, students are 

required to submit a technical report 

to the training supervisor. 

Prerequisite: Completion of at least 

90 C.H. 

0405491 

Senior Design Project I 1-0:1 

Introduction to engineering design, 

the design process, formulation of 

design problems, generating alternatives, 

design evaluation, selection 

and implementation. Design cases. 

Student must identify their design 

projects and start to approach it in 

accordance to the methodology provided 

in this course. Students must 

conduct at least two presentations 

about their projects. 

Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0202207 Technical 

writing, Senior standing 

0405492 

Senior Design Project II 3-0:3 

The use of industrial engineering 

and management techniques to solve 

a major problem in manufacturing 

or service industry or contribute 

to the advancement of knowledge. 

Problems are sufficiently broad 

to require the design of a system. 

Working closely faculty supervisor, 

students gain practical experience in 

teamwork, communication, problem 

solving and engineering design, and 

develop leadership, management and 

people skills. 

Prerequisite: 0405491 Senior Design 

Project I 

0405499 

Co-op in Industry 0-0:7 

This course enables the students to 

develop and demonstrate employability 

skills such as resume writing 

and interviewing techniques. It helps 

students explore career interests and 

evaluate career selection. As well as, 

prepares the students to be familiar 

with expected ethics and disciplines 

at work place. By the end of the 

course the students should be able to 

use job search skills to obtain a work 

placement, and set realistic, measurable 

and achievable job objectives. 

Prerequisite: Senior Standing and 

department approval 

II. Elective Courses 

- 3 Credits – Option I (Co-op in 

industry) Students must take one 

department elective course (3 C.H) 

from the Industrial Engineering 

area. 

- 6 Credits – Option II (Graduation 

Project) Students must take two 

elective courses (6 C.H.). The first 

course must be from the Industrial 

Engineering area and the second 

course may be taken from the 

Business and Management area 

0405441 

Human Factors and Ergonomics 

3-0:3 

Human factors and ergonomics in 

design, consideration of human 

characteristics in the requirements 

for design of systems, organizations, 

facilities and products- to enable 

human-centered design which considers 

human abilities, limitations 

and acceptance. The course has lab 

sessions closely related and enhancing 

course topics. 



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0405425 

Quality Engineering Principles and 

Analysis 3-0:3 

Introduction to principles and philosophies 

of Total Quality Management, 

advance methods for process 

control, Six Sigma approach to quality, 

design of experiments and Taguchi 

approach to quality and parameter 

optimization. 

Prerequisite: 0405323 Quality Control 

and Improvement 

0405438 

Lean Production Systems 3-0:3 

History of manufacturing. Principles, 

design, and analysis of lean 

manufacturing systems. Small lot 

production, setup-time reduction, 

continuous improvement. Principles 

and control of push and pull manufacturing 

systems. Production planning 

and operations scheduling. 

Prerequisite: 0405431 Production 

and Inventory Systems 

0405434 

Maintenance Planning and Control 

3-0:3 

Maintenance organization, maintenance 

strategy, forecasting maintenance 

work, maintenance capacity 

planning, component replacement 

decision models, maintenance measurement 

and standards, scheduling 

of maintenance, maintenance material 

control, quality of maintenance 

jobs, maintenance productivity, 

maintenance audit, maintenance 

management information systems, 

case studies. 

Prerequisite: Senior Standing 

0405482 

Special Topics in Industrial Engineering 

3-0:3 

Investigations in selected areas of 

Industrial engineering. 

Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor 

0302170 

Principles of Marketing 3-0:3 

This course presents an overview of 

the nature and scope of the marketing 

function and the environment 

affecting marketing managers. Topics 

covered include: The marketing 

environment, consumer buying 

behavior, market segmentation, and 

marketing mix strategies. 

Prerequisite: None 

0302360 

Human Resource Management 

3-0:3 

This course deals with the role and 

functions of human resources management 

and to help students appreciate 

the necessity for sound human 

resource practices throughout the 

entire organization. The changing 

role of human resource managers in 

a competitive environment is analyzed 

and students are introduced to 

a variety of practical skills through 

role-plays, class discussions, and 

case work. 

Prerequisite: 0302160 Principles of 

Management 

0302260 

Organizational Behavior 3-0:3 

This course seeks to familiarize students 

with the basic principles of 

individual and group behaviour and 

their applications within organizations. 

Topics covered include job 

design, perceptions, learning, communication, 

decision-making, motivation, 

group dynamics, conflict 

management, power and politics, 

leadership, organizational change 

and effectiveness. 

Prerequisite: 0302160 Principles of 

Management 

0302467 

Strategic Management 3-0:3 

This is a capstone course which 

attempts to provide students with an 

insight of strategic management that 

will allow them to operate successfully 

in a complex, global economy. 

Students will learn how to define 

goals, analyze the organization and 

its environment, make strategic 

choices, and take concerted actions 

to make positive change in their 

organization and society. 

Prerequisite: Senior Standing 

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Sustainable and Renewable 

Energy Engineering (SREE) 

Introduction 

The B.Sc. in Sustainable and Renewable 

Energy Engineering (SREE) is a 

discipline concerned with the design, 

development, implementation, and 

improvement of the methods and 

systems used to generate and distribute 

energy from sustainable and 

renewable sources. Such methods 

and systems include people, materials, 

information, equipment, sustainable 

energy sources and applications 

in built environments. A sustainable 

energy engineer draws upon specialized 

skills in mathematics, physics, 

as well as social sciences to function 

as a system designer, evaluator, 

integrator, and problem solver in the 

energy field 

The Sustainable and Renewable 

Engineering program provides its 

graduates with in-depth instruction 

needed to accomplish the successful 

integration of systems that include 

the generation, storage and distribution 

of energy from sustainable and 

renewable sources using appropriate 

analytical, computational, and 

experimental practices. 

The program aspires to provide a 

sustainable supply of highly trained 

engineers to the rapidly growing 

energy sector in the country and 

the region. SREE is an engineering 

discipline that requires an understanding 

of mechanics, kinematics, 

thermodynamics, electric principles, 

controls, energy, environment, and 

involves the application of principles 

of chemistry, physics and mathematics 

to develop energy systems. As 

such the Bachelor Science degree 

program will emphasize service, 

systems-based knowledge, and sustainability 

with an eye toward the 

interface of traditional engineering 

with new and emerging fields. 

Graduates of the our program are 

well grounded in mathematical, 

scientific, and technical know-how 

through curriculum that keeps pace 

with current and relevant technologies; 

they have developed the ability 

to analyze, synthesize, and design 

energy systems through their immersion 

in the problem-based research; 

and, by means of general education 

courses, they have enhanced their 

aptitude to communicate and have 

acquired an appreciation and awareness 

for other areas of mankind intellectual 

achievement. Moreover, they 

will develop a deep understanding 

of the impact of engineering solutions 

from a global, financial, environmental, 

societal, political, ethical, 

health and safety, and sustainability 

perspective. 

The essential mission of the program 

is to provide its graduate engineers 

with top-rated, professional education 

in the field of sustainable and 

renewable energy engineering. The 

program is intended to be a leader 

in teaching theory and practices 

required for the design, development, 

implementation, and improvement 

of integrated sustainable 

energy systems that include people, 

materials, information and equipment 

required to generate, store and 

distribute energy from sustainable 

and renewable sources. 


Goals/ Program Educational Objectives 

-PEO (ABET terminology): 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

Prepared to identify and address 

current and future problems in 

the field of generation, transmission, 

distribution and storage 

of renewable-based energy 

systems. 

Skillful in critical thinking and 

problem solving in sustainable 

and renewable energy issues. 

Capable of identifying and 

employing the best contemporary 

tools to propose effective 

solutions in the design of energy 

systems. 

Able to understand, analyze and 

design the integration between 

the renewable energy sources 

and the power grid. 

Prepared with the knowledge 

and ability to initiate and complete 

projects in the energy field 

using sustainable and renewable 

energy sources. 

Able to address the social, economic 

and environmental issues 

involved in sustainable and 

renewable energy technologies. 

Objective / Program Outcomes- PO 



B.Sc. SREE program, a student will 

have: 






c. an ability to design a system, 

component, or process to meet 

desired needs within realistic 

constraints such as economic, 

environmental, social, political, 

ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, 

and sustainability 


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h. the broad education necessary to 


solutions in a global, economic, 

environmental, and societal 

context. 




learning 

j. a knowledge of contemporary 

issues 




practice. 


To obtain a Bachelor of Science 

degree in Sustainable and Renewable 

Energy Engineering, the student must 

complete a total of 133 credit hours. 

These hours span University, College 

and Departmental requirements. The 

allocation of the credit hours is shown 

in the following table: 




Program Requirements (DR) 71 12 83 

TOTAL 109 24 133 

Degree Requirements: 

A. University requirements(UR) (24 

Credit Hours) 

1. 

2. 

University Compulsory Courses 

(12 Credit Hours): 0101100: 

Islamic Culture, 0201102 & 

1412131: Arabic Language 

(Calculus I), and 0202105: 

English for Academic Purposes, 

and Calculus I:1412131. 

University Elective Courses (12 

Credit Hours): Four courses 

from a complied list to reflect 

various specialization in the 

Humanities and Social Studies. 

These courses are listed in the 

University Requirements section 

of this catalog and in the 

main section of the College. 

B. College Requirements (CR) 

26 Credit Hours of Courses listed 

earlier in the main section of the 

College 

C. Program Requirements (83 

Credit Hours) 

1. Program Required Courses (71 

Credit Hours): 

The program requirement courses 

cover the main areas of Sustainable 

and Renewable Energy Engineering. 

These courses cover: Solar, Wind, 

Bio, Hydroelectric and Geothermal 

Energies, Control and Power Systems, 

Electronics and Applied Electromagnetic 

and Engineering Management. 

These courses give the 

Sustainable and Renewable Energy 

Engineering student the strong foundation 

in the different disciplines of 

Sustainable and Renewable Energy 

Engineering needed to build on The 

student receives theoretical information 

in weekly lectures and tutorial 

sessions. In addition, most of the 

courses in the “Program Requirements” 

area include practical 

hands-on experience in a laboratory 

environment. To cap their development, 

the students undergo a design 

project in their final year. This project 

is to be chosen by the student 

according to his/her chosen area of 

concentration. Upon completion of 

the project the student will produce a 

complete report including the major 



deliver a demonstration and a presentation 

to the other students and the 

faculty members of the department. 

These program required courses are 

listed in the following table 

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List of Program Requirement Courses 

Number Course Title Cr. Hrs. 

Pre-requisite(s) & 

Co-requisite 

0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3 Co/Pre: 1430117, 1440261 

1411115 Intro. To CSI 4 None 

1430118 Physics Lab II 1 Co/Pre: 1430117 

1440262 Math for Engineers 3 1440161 

0402241 Random Signal Theory 3 Pre/Co 0402202 

0402340 Eng. Comp. & Linear Algebra 3 1411115, 1440261 

0403300 Prof., Societal and Ethical Issues in Engineering 1 3rd year standing 

0406100 Introduction to Energy Science & Tech. 3 Pre/Co 1430117 

0406101 Statics and Dynamics 3 1440131, 1430115 

0406200 Thermodynamics 3 0406101 

0406201 Fluid Mechanics 3 0406101 

0406202 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 0406201 

0402216 Electric Power Eng. 3 0402202 

0402217 Electric Power Eng. Lab 1 0402216 

0402255 Applied Electronics for SREE 3 0402202 

0402256 Applied Electronics Lab for sree 1 0402255 

0406300 Heat Transfer 3 0406200 

0406301 Heat Transfer Lab 1 0406300 

0406302 Engineering Materials 3 0406101, 1420101 

0402348 Signals and Control Systems 3 0402202, 1440262, 0406101 

0406320 Solar PV Systems 3 0406212, 0406100 

0406321 Solar PV Systems Lab 1 0406320 

0406330 Wind Energy Systems 3 0406201, 0406210 

0406331 Wind Energy Systems Lab 1 0406330 

0406450 Design for Energy Efficiency 3 0406320, 0406330 

0406451 Energy Storage and Transmission 3 0406320, 0406330 

0406452 Energy Storage/Efficiency Lab 1 0406450, 0406451 


0406420 Solar Thermal Energy Systems 3 0406300 

0406491 Senior Design Project I 1 Senior Standing 

0406492 Senior Design Project II 3 0406491 

2. Program Electives 

As part of the program for the 

Bachelor of Science in Sustainable 

and Renewable Energy Engineering, 

the student is required to study 12 

credit hours of technical elective 

courses. These courses allow 

the student to focus on a specific 

area for in depth knowledge and 

understanding. The student can also 

select appropriate elective courses 

from the different areas to get a more 

advanced exposure to the different 

sustainable and renewable energy 

engineering disciplines. The student 

should select, in cooperation with the 

academic advisor, the list of electives 

that best meet his or her needs and 

objectives. 


student register for these courses 

after completing the departmental 

requirements. The following table 

shows the list of courses from 

which the students can choose the 

departmental electives. Also listed 

are the major areas in which these 

courses prepare the student. 

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List of Program Requirement Courses 

Area Number Course Title Credits Pre-requisite 

0406421 Advanced Solar Cells and Systems 3 0406320 Solar PV systems 

0406422 PV Technology and Manufacturing 3 0406320 Solar PV systems 

Solar Energy 

Wind Energy 

Bio, 

Hydroelectric, 

and 

Geothermal 

Energies 

Control 

and Power 

Systems 

Electronics 

and Applied 

Electromagnetic 

Engineering 

Management 

0406423 PV in the Built Environment 3 0406320 Solar PV systems 

0406424 Passive Solar Buildings 3 0406320 Solar PV systems 

0406461 Special Topics in Solar Energy 3 Senior Standing 

0406431 Design of Wind Turbines 3 0406330 Wind Energy 

0406432 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3 0406201 Fluid Mechanics 

0406433 Special Machine for Wind Turbines 3 0406330 Wind Energy 

0406462 Special Topics in Wind Energy 3 Senior Standing 

0406440 Biomass Energy Systems 3 0406200 

0406463 Fuel Cells 3 1420101 General Chemistry I 

0406464 Special Topics in Bio-Energy 3 Senior Standing 

0406465 Hydroelectric Energy Systems 3 0406201 Fluid Mechanics 

0406466 Geothermal Energy Systems 3 0406300 Heat Transfer 

0406468 Special Topics in Energy Systems 3 Senior Standing 

0402413 

Electrical Power Distribution 

Systems for SREE 

3 0402216 Elec. Power Eng. 

0402433 Instrumentation and Measurement 3 0402255 Applied Electronics 

0402435 Digital Control Systems 3 0402348 Signals & Control 

0402422 Applied Control Engineering 3 0402348 Signals & Control 

0403435 Microcontroller Based Systems 3 0402255 Applied Electronics 

0402320 Field Analysis 3 

1430117 Physics II, Pre/Co 

1440262 Math for Eng. 

0402450 Power Electronics for SREE 3 0402255 Applied Electronics 

0402454 Optoelectronics for SREE 3 0402255 Applied Electronics 

0406410 Electronic Materials and Devices 3 0402255 Applied Electronics 

0406360 Economics of Energy Systems 3 

0406100 Intro. to Energy Sci. 

& Tech. 

0406361 Engineering Management 3 Junior Standing 

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Study Plan for the B. Sc. Degree in SREE Engineering 

Freshman Year 

First Semester 

Crs. No. Course Title Cr. Hrs. 

0202105 English for Academic Purposes 3 

1440131 Calculus I 3 

1430115 Physics I 3 

1430116 Physics I Lab 1 

1440101 Chemistry I 3 

1440102 Chemistry I Lab 1 

0201102 Arabic Language 3 

0206099 Advising & Guidance 0 

Total 17 

Second Semester 


1440161 Calculus II for Eng. 3 

1430117 Physics II 3 

1430118 Physics II Lab 1 

1411115 Intro. to CS1 4 

0406100 Intro. to Energy Sci. & Tech. 3 

0406101 Statics & Dynamics 3 

Total 17 

Sophomore Year 

Third Semester 


0406200 Thermodynamics 3 

0406201 Fluid Mechanics 3 

0406202 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 

0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3 

1440261 Differential Equations for Eng. 3 

0402241 Random Signal Theory 3 

Total 16 

Fourth Semester 


0402216 Elec. Power Eng. 3 

0402217 Elec. Power Eng. Lab 1 

0402255 Applied Electronics for SREE 3 

0402256 Applied Electronics Lab for SREE 1 

1440262 Math for Engineers 3 

0101100 Islamic Culture 3 

0402340 Eng. Comp. & Linear Algebra 3 

Total 17 

Junior Year 

Fifth Semester 


0406300 Heat Transfer 3 

0406301 Heat Transfer Lab 1 

0406302 Engineering Materials 3 

0406320 Solar PV Systems 3 

0406321 Solar PV Systems Lab 1 

xxxxxxx University Elective 1 3 

0202110 Speech Communication 3 

Total 17 

Sixth Semester 


0406330 Wind Energy Systems 3 

0406331 Wind Energy Systems Lab 1 

0202207 Technical Writing 3 

0402348 Signals and Control Systems 3 



Total 16 

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Summer Semester 

Course No. Course Name Period 

0406490 Practical Training 8 Weeks 

Seventh Semester 


0406450 Design for Energy Efficiency 3 

0406451 Energy Storage and 

3 

Transmission 

0406452 Energy Storage/Efficiency Lab 1 

04064xx SREE Technical Elective (1) 3 



0406420 Solar Thermal Energy Systems 3 

Total 17 

Eighth Semester 


0406492 Senior Design Project II 3 


0403300 Prof., Social, and Ethical Issues in 1 

Engineering 




Total 16 


Program Required Courses 

0406100 

Introduction to Energy Science and 

Technology (3-0:3) 


Introduction to energy, survey of energy 

technologies including steam, 

hydro, tidal, wave, fossil, geothermal, 

solar, wind, biofuels, nuclear, and 

fuel cells. Energy sources and conservation 

of energy. Energy efficiency. 

Energy production and uses, sources 

of energy, both conventional and renewable. 

Energy systems. Energy 

storage and transport. Climate change 

and the future of energy. 

0406101 

Statics and Dynamics (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 1440131 Calculus I, 

1430115 Physics I 

Force and moment vectors, resultants. 

Principles of statics and free-body diagrams. 

Applications to simple trusses, 

frames, and machines. Properties of 

areas, second moments. Internal forces 

in beams. Laws of friction. Principles 

of particle dynamics. Mechanical 

systems and rigid-body dynamics. 

Kinematics and dynamics of plane 

systems. Energy and momentum of 

2-D bodies and systems. 

0406200 

Thermodynamics (3-0:3) 


Basic concepts of thermodynamics: 

temperature, work, heat, internal energy 

and enthalpy. First law of thermodynamics 

for closed and steadyflow 

open systems. Thermodynamic 

properties of pure substances; changes 

of phase; equation of state. Second 

law of thermodynamics: concept of 

entropy. Simple power and refrigeration 

cycles. 

0406201 



Fluid properties. Units. Kinematics, 

dynamics of fluid motion: concepts 

of streamline, control volume, steady 

and one-dimensional flows; continuity, 

Euler, Bernouilli, steady flow 

energy, momentum, moment of momentum 

equations; applications. Fluid 

statics; pressure distribution in fluid at 

rest; hydrostatic forces on plane and 

curved surfaces; buoyancy. 

0406202 

Fluid Mechanics Lab (0-3:1) 


Introduction to basic fluid mechanics 

instrumentation; experimental 

verification and reinforcement of analytical 

concepts introduced in course 

0406201. 

0402216 

Electric Power Engineering (3-0:3) 


The electric power system. Major 

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components: induction and synchronous 

machines, power transformers 

and connections, transmission. Analysis: 

balanced and unbalanced threephase 

systems, symmetrical components, 

load flow. Operation: frequency 

control, steady state and transient 

generator stability, voltage collapse, 

thermal constraints. Variable speed 

drives, power quality. 

0402217 

Electric Power Engineering Lab 

(0-3:1) 


Connection of a/c and d/c electric 

circuits with all elements (resistance, 

capacitance and inductance) and measurement 

of current, voltage and active/reactive 

power and comparison 

to computed values. Operation of an 

electromagnetic field rotor and measurement 

of current generated versus 

rotating speed and magnetic field intensity. 

Operation of small generators, 

measurement and efficiency computation. 

0402255 

Applied Electronics for SREE (3-0:3) 


Introduction to semiconductor materials 

and devices. DC, AC analysis of 

transistor circuits (BJT, MOSFET). 

Amplifier circuits, bandwidth considerations; 

feedback and stability. Operational 

amplifiers and applications 

in filter and oscillator circuit design. 

Voltage regulator and timer circuits. 

Switching properties of transistors 

and digital gates (Inverter, NAND/ 

AND, NOR/OR); overview of TTL 

and CMOS technologies. 

0402256 

Applied Electronics Lab for SREE 

(0-3:1) 


Diode characteristics, BJT and MOS 

biasing circuits, spice simulation, frequency 

response, op amps, oscillators, 

logic circuits. 

0406300 

Heat Transfer (3-0:3) 


Mechanisms of heat transfer mechanisms, 

conduction, convection and 

radiation. Steady heat conduction, insulation, 

cooling. Transient heat conduction. 

Forced convection; natural 

convection. Radiation heat transfer. 

Heat exchangers. Applications to energy 

systems. 

0406301 

Heat Transfer Lab (0-3:1) 


Experiments on measurement techniques 

heat transfer principles of linear 

and radial conduction; natural and 

forced convection; parallel and counter 

flow exchangers; thermal radiation; 

temperature measurement; heat 

pipe analysis. 

0406302 

Engineering Materials (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): 1420101 and 

0406101 

Materials (metals, alloys, polymers); 

relationship of interatomic bonding, 

crystal structure and defect structure to 

material properties; polymers, phase 

diagrams and alloys; microstructure 

control and mechanical properties; 

material failure; corrosion. 

0406320 

Solar PV Systems (3-0:3) 


Properties of sunlight and solar irradiation. 

Overview of semiconductors 

and PV junctions. Solar cells operation 

and design; solar PV modules design. 

PV power system components; 

power conditioning circuits and batteries. 

PV power system applications, 

system design and installation. 

0406321 

Solar PV Systems Lab (0-3:1) 


Sunlight energy, photovoltaic devices, 

energy conversion, solar radiation 

measurement; solar cell characterization; 

module characterization; effect 

of shading, temperature, and dust, 

system design, implementation and 

testing. 

0406330 

Wind Energy Systems (3-0:3) 


Material in this course will cover the 

principles of wind energy and wind 

power as well as the design and operation 

of different types of wind energy 

converters. It will also present machines 

for water pumping, remote area 

power supply and grid electricity generation. 

Design and economic analysis 

of wind energy converters will be 

examined, including site selection, 

monitoring and analysis of wind data, 

estimating output from wind generators 

and their integration into hybrid 

power systems or the grid. 

0406331 

Wind Energy Systems Lab (0-3:1) 


This laboratory course investigates 

the basics of aerodynamic characteristics 

of wind, dynamic behavior of 

wind turbine rotors and the generated 

wind energy. 

0402348 

Signals and Control Systems (3-0:3) 


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and 0406101 

Representation and analysis of signals. 

Fourier transforms. Linear timeinvariant 

systems, impulse response, 

frequency response and transfer function. 

Introduction to linear feedback 

control. Analysis and design of classical 

control systems. Control system 

components and industrial process 

automation. 

0406450 

Design for Energy Efficiency (3-0:3) 


Analysis to achieve comprehensive 

understanding of the efficiency of systems 

that involve energy generation, 

storage and distribution is presented. 

The material targets core areas of efficiency 

in space heating and cooling 

and lighting design. Design examples 

will be discussed in detail for applications 

in combustion engines, solar and 

wind conversion systems. Computer 

simulation tools will be used to calculate 

efficiency of power consumption. 

0406451 

Energy Storage and Transmission 

(3-0:3) 


The structure, design and efficiency 

of electrical transmission grids will 

be introduced. Power electronic devices 

and their use in energy storage 

and conversion will be presented. Emphasis 

will be on the development of 

an integrated approach for the storage 

and transmission of energy and cost 

versus efficiency trade-off analysis of 

such systems. 

0406452 

Energy Storage and Transmission 

Lab (0-3:1) 


This laboratory course investigates 

the possibility of utilizing different 

types of batteries to store energy, and 

how to keep energy conversion and 

transmission process efficient. 

0406420 

Solar Thermal Energy Systems 

(3-0:3) 


Characteristics of solar radiation and 

solar collectors. Collector efficiency 

evaluation and prediction of long 

term performance. System modeling, 

energy storage; computer simulation 

and modeling of performance and 

economic worth. 

0406491 


Prerequisite(s): Senior standing 

Student teams develop professionallevel 

experience by applying, integrating, 

and extending previously 

acquired knowledge in a major design 

project. Lectures are devoted to 

discussing project-related issues and 

student presentations. A project proposal, 

oral presentations, and a comprehensive 

final report are required. 

Students are introduced to the basic 

elements of the modern engineering 

design methods, including concept 

generation techniques. Groups of students 

investigate a research topic in 

some area of Sustainable/Renewable 

Energy Engineering from the current 

literature under the supervision of the 

course instructor. 

0406492 


Prerequisite(s): Senior Design 

Project I 

Student teams develop professionallevel 

experience by applying, integrating, 

and extending previously 

acquired knowledge in a major design 

project. Lectures are devoted to discussing 

project-related issues and student 

presentations. A project progress 

proposal, report, oral presentations, 

and a comprehensive final report are 

required. Student apply modern engineering 

design methods to choose 

from alternative design subject to realistic 

constraints. Groups of students 

work together to design, build, refine 

and test complete hardware or /and 

software systems to meet specifications. 

Program Elective Courses 

0406421 

Advanced Solar Cells and systems 

(3-0:3) 


Advanced topics in solar PV cells; 

high efficiency cell design; thin film 

cells, amorphous Si cells, CdTe cells, 

CIGS cells. Cell and module reliability. 

System performance monitoring, 

optimization and maintenance. 

0406422 

PV Technology and Manufacturing 

(3-0:3) 


The operating principles of solar cells. 

The strengths and weaknesses of the 

dominant commercial cell technologies. 

Different trends in commercial 

cell technology and the corresponding 

manufacturing processes and 

environment. The impact of various 

processing and device parameters on 

performance and product reliability. 

Insight is given into complete production 

processes for both screen-printed 

solar cells and buried contact solar 

cells with in-line quality control procedures. 

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0406423 

PV in the Built Environment (3-0:3) 


This course will examine the use of PV 

in the urban environment, with a particular 

focus on the integration of PV 

modules into the building envelope. 

The design of energy efficient buildings, 

building thermal and lighting 

performance and solar access will be 

introduced as an appropriate context 

for the use of PV. A competency in 

the use of building energy simulation 

software will be developed. Technical 

issues associated with the use of PV in 

buildings and the urban environment, 

such as heat transfer processes, inclusion 

of solar energy sources within the 

power grid. 

0406424 

Passive Solar Building (3-0:3) 


Passive solar building explores the 

use of solar energy to passively heat 

and cool buildings. Topics include 

solar radiation, building heating and 

cooling loads, energy efficient design 

and construction, passive solar heating, 

proper implementation of thermal 

mass, and passive cooling. 

0406424 

Design of Wind Turbines (3-0:3) 


Introductory issues related to the production 

of electricity from wind power. 

The study of the atmospheric science 

necessary to locate wind turbines 

for the production of electricity. Interpretation 

and understanding of experimental 

data. The study of design and 

control will allow for comprehensive 

knowledge of all sub-components of 

a wind turbine. Sizing and citing of 

wind turbines. Connection between 

wind turbines and smart grids. 

0406432 

Advanced Fluid Mechanics (3-0:3) 


Review of control volume analysis. 

Dimensional analysis and similitude. 

Compressible flow: isentropic flow 

relations, flow in ducts and nozzles, 

effects of friction and heat transfer, 

normal and oblique shocks, twodimensional 

isentropic expansion. 

Viscous flow theory: hydrodynamic 

lubrication and introduction to boundary 

layers. 

0406433 

Special Machines for Wind Turbines 

(3-0:3) 


Review of different structures for 

wind farm generators. Characteristics 

of constant-speed and variable-speed 

wind turbine generators. Mechanical 

interface system between the generators 

and wind turbines. Operational 

characteristics of wind generators 

with variable-angle of turbine blades. 

Advanced power electronics for wind 

generation, and different structures of 

cycloconverter circuits. Connection 

of wind generators to power grids, 

smart grids 

0406440 

Biomass Energy Systems (3-0:3) 


This course will introduce a range of 

biomass energy sources, including 

forestry, wastes and crops, as well as 

various technologies for capturing the 

stored chemical energy in biomass: direct 

combustion, pyrolysis, anaerobic 

digestion, gasification, fermentation, 

landfill gas and cogeneration. 

0406465 

Hydroelectric Energy Systems 

(3-0:3) 


Introduction to hydro-resource power 

production. Hydropower in history. 

Physics of hydrology. Power, head, 

flow-rate. Turbine hydrodynamics; 

Francis, Kaplan, Pelton, Turgo, crossflow. 

System components; generators, 

governors, penstocks, spillways, 

valves, gates, trashracks. Largescale 

and microhydroelectic systems. 

Pumped storage. Economic, environmental 

considerations. 

0406466 

Geothermal Energy Systems (3-0:3) 


An introduction to geothermal energy 

resources. Discussion of heat flow 

mechanisms. Investigation into heat 

exchange systems including: binary, 

flash, double flash, total flow. Application 

of thermal dynamics in analysis, 

design and control of heating/ 

cooling systems. 

0406463 

Fuel Cells (3-0:3) 


Introduction to fuel cell technologies: 

PEM, PAFC, AFC, SOFC, MCFC 

and DMFC systems. Fuel cell components 

and systems; field flow plates, 

electrolytes, electrode materials, electrode 

catalysts, on-board reformers. 

Portable devices, utility-scale power 

production, transportation systems. 

Fuel types and fuel storage. 

0402456 

Electronic Materials and Devices 

(3-0:3) 


Review of solid-state theory, conductors, 

semiconductors, superconductors, 

insulators, and optical and 

magnetic properties. Devices used 

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in modern high speed electronic and 

communication systems: transistors, 

lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, Josephson 

junctions. Implications of 

material properties on fabrication and 

operation of devices and circuits. 

0403435 

Microcontroller-Based Systems 

(3-0:3) 


Study of the basic architecture of a 

microcontroller including its applications 

in a microcontroller system. 

Implementation of the principles of 

microprocessing, interfacing, and total 

system design by implementing projects. 

Application of top-down design 

to microcontroller software development 

in C language. Introduction into 

the evaluation of hardware and software 

trade-offs. 

0406360 

Economics of Energy Systems 

(3-0:3) 


This course reviews the objectives, 

strategies and economic factors of renewable 

energy policies worldwide. 

The course examines policy drivers, 

including environmental impact, 

community service obligations and 

industrial/technological developments, 

as well as policy and financial 

instruments. The policies, economic 

analysis and strategies are illustrated 

with international case studies for renewable 

energy programs. 

0406361 

Engineering Management (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing 

Introduction to engineering management 

of new products, management of 

manufacturing processes, management 

of the linkages between new products 

and manufacturing processes. Current 

theories, concepts and techniques are 

stressed, using a combination of readings, 

cases and guest speakers. 

0406461 

Special Topics in Solar Energy 

(3-0:3) 

Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing 

This course covers emerging and advanced 

topics in the field of solar energy. 

The contents will vary depending 

on the topic. 

0406462 

Special Topics in Wind Energy (3-0:3) 



topics in the field of wind energy. 


on the topic. 

0406464 

Special Topics in Bio-energy (3-0:3) 



topics in the field of bio-energy. 


on the topic. 

0406468 

Special Topics in Energy Systems 

(3-0:3) 



topics in the field of energy 

systems. The contents will vary depending 

on the topic 

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