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FES 240 Statics (3 = 2 + 1)
Prerequisites: FES 103
This course introduces basic concepts in mechanics to the student. Topics covered include: Forces, moments of
forces, couples, resultants of force systems; distributed loads; conditions of equilibrium and applications to particles
and rigid bodies in two dimension; analysis of statically determinate structures including beams, trusses and arches;
bending moment and shear force diagrams; dry friction.
FES 241 Laboratory in Engineering Fundamentals (2 = 0 + 2)
Prerequisites: FES 240
This course uses knowledge acquired in fundamental sciences courses to design, build and analyze simple
electromechanical systems. The objective of this course is to introduce students to concepts in electrical, computer,
and mechanical engineering through a practical project to be undertaken by teams of students. The project will
involve mechanical construction, sensing of mechanical quantity by electrical means, as well as interfacing to
and programming of a simple microcontroller. Students will be required to acquire suitable components,
demonstrate their designs, and write a report documenting their efforts.
FES 270 Materials Science (3 = 2 + 1)
Prerequisite: FES 220
This course is intended to provide the foundation for more detailed studies of the mechanical, physical and the
chemical behavior of materials for proper selection in design. The course focuses on the fundamental science that
is concerned with the internal structure, properties and processing of materials. Emphasis will be on the materials
synthesis, selection and processing in engineering practices of design, testing, and manufacturing. Topics that will
be discussed include atomic structure and bonding, crystal structures and its analysis using x-ray diffraction,
imperfections and diffusion in solids, phase diagrams and phase transformations, structures of metals, polymers
and ceramics, corrosion and degradation of materials, mechanical and thermal properties of materials. All topics
will be related to materials selection and design.
FES 280 Landscaping and Flower Arrangement (3 = 3 + 0)
Prerequisite: None
This course aims at introducing students to the principles of landscape design, use of ornamental plants in
landscaping streets and different gardens such as parks, home gardens, window gardens, desert and water
gardens. It also covers production of cut flowers as well as principles, elements and basic techniques of floral
design. Students will create different flower arrangement styles.
FES 281 Human Health (3 = 3 + 0)
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to provide an exploration and analysis of areas of human health and contemporary healthrelated
issues. General topics include communicable and non-communicable disease; physical fitness, weight
management and nutrition; stress management and mental health; drug use and abuse; cancer; heart diseases;
sexually transmitted diseases, HIV and others; women’s health and environmental health. Preventive medicine and
vaccinations will also be emphasized.
FES 282 Interior Design (3 = 3 + 0)
Prerequisite: None
This course is an introduction to the basics of interior design. Course content provides opportunities for students
to explore the elements, principles and the aesthetic aspects of residential and nonresidential interior design. It
includes space planning, furnishing, lighting, and components used in interior design. This course is also designed
to provide an understanding of the interior environment, installing, growing and maintaining indoor plants for
interior landscapes.
MTH 005 Basic Algebra (non credit = 3 + 0) Prerequisite: None
The course will review properties of real number system, operations on real numbers, evaluating and simplifying
algebraic expressions, solving and graphing linear equations, solving a system of linear equations, and introduce
to the students various methods of solving a system of Linear equations, integer exponents and polynomials,
factoring polynomials, rational expressions, Quadratic equations and inequalities.
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