This course is designed to serve PTUK students in the faculties of Science and Engineering as well as the students of Educational Technology (ET); it offers a broad overview of the English language learning skills in reading, writing, speaking that will enable them to communicate meaningfully in scientific contexts and situations. It also offers a broad variety of scientific language grammatical patterns and vocabulary items that are needed to comprehend scientific contexts and trends. Throughout this course, students will be exposed to a variety of scientific topics, aural input in order to broaden and deepen their critical thinking skills and to help them express opinions about modern scientific topics and problems.

Experiments on cement, concrete, and tiles in order to cover the theoretical aspects of the course. This includes but not limited to conducting the following tests: specific gravity, sieve analysis, consistency of cement, initial and final setting times, compressive strength, non destructive tests, abrasion of aggregates, slump test, abrasion of glazed and non glazed tiles.

Steady flow in open channels, gradually varied flow in open channels, steady flow in pressure conduits, fluid measurements. Hydro-machinery: pumps and turbines.

This course will cover subjects like: theory of Traffic flow, quality and capacity of traffic flow. Control of traffic signals and introduction to Intelligent transport systems, components and services, information related to traffic and driver, methods of collection, analysis and presentation of traffic data. Models of simulation of traffic data and analysis, driver support systems, cooperative systems and autonomous driving and privacy and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

Functions: domain, operations on functions, graphs of functions; trigonometric functions; limits: meaning of a limit, computational techniques, limits at infinity, infinite limits ;continuity; limits and continuity of trigonometric functions; the derivative: techniques of differentiation, derivatives of trigonometric functions; the chain rule; implicit differentiation; differentials; Roll’s Theorem; the mean value theorem; the extended mean value theorem; L’Hopital’s rule; increasing and decreasing functions; concavity; maximum and minimum values of a function; graphs of functions including rational functions (asymptotes) and functions with vertical tangents (cusps);

This course is to cover force and position vectors; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; equivalent system of forces and couples; free body diagrams; static analysis of trusses, frames, and machines; distributed forces; centroids and centers of gravity; internal forces; friction; and moments of inertia.

Complement of the ' Introduction to Graduation Project' where a final report and presentation is required. A theoretical as well as practical discussion will be performed.

Center of pressure, triangular and rectangular notches, Venturi and orifice meters, impact of a jet, head loss in pipes, critical depth, turbulent pipe flow, centrifugal pumps, axial flow pumps, hydraulic jump, Pelton wheel, radial flow fan.

effluent water quality, quality and environmental hygiene, process theory for water and wastewater, and selected methods for treatment of drinking water and wastewater.Wastewater generation and collection by sewers. Design of sewer networks using software.

In this course, students will be introduced to use a comerical finiite elements software in order to do the required structural analysis for different structures like beam, 1D elements, 2D elements, 3D eleements and Trusses.

Practical applications to various topics covered in reinforced concrete design courses (1) and (2) using uptodate structural analysis and design softwares

Analysis of beams, frames, and trusses using finite element theory, computer applications

Introduction to prestressed concrete-prestressing concepts; pre-tensioning and post-tensioning; full and partial prestress; the need for prestress; advantages and disadvantages; methods of prestressing. Forces imposed by prestressing (straight, draped and kinked tendon profiles). Load balancing. Introductory examples. Design requirements: strength and serviceability. Material properties. Design for serviceability: stress limits; serviceability criteria; determination of prestress and eccentricity; cable profiles; cracked section analysis; decompression and cracking moment; effect of cracking at service loads; short-term deflection calculations; crack control; design for strength: limit state design. Rectangular stress block. Ultimate moment capacity. Effect of non-prestressed steel; ductility; transfer strength; design for shear-effect of prestress on shear; stirrup design. Special problems in prestressing: losses; effect of creep and shrinkage; end block design-bursting and spalling forces in post anchorages; transmission lengths in pre-tensioned members. Statically indeterminate beams: introduction to continuous prestressed concrete beams; secondary moments.

A course covering selected topics in Civil Engineering not covered in other courses. The topics, which may be different every year, are selected by Staff in coordination with students.

This course aims to promote the breadth of scientific endeavour, the integrated nature of scientific disciplines, the importance of scientific process and critical thinking. The course includes discussions about how data, information, knowledge and decision-making relate to research. The course also focuses on the theoretical considerations involved in the first stage of the research process: formulating the research problem and research questions, hypotheses or objectives. Tips on writing research questions and developing hypotheses are provided. Students are expected to examine a series of scientific issues, dealing with medical, environmental, social and other issues. This course is taught using a combination of scientific discussion, self-directed learning, student presentations, class activities and a research assignment.

Industrial training is an extremely important component of the cooperative program as it provides students with hands-on training and real-life job experience, making them more aware of the needs and expectations of industry as well as making them more employment ready. Industrial training provides opportunities for students to apply what they have learnt in the classroom. Industrial training is also an avenue for students to further develop their skills, such as communication and interpersonal skills. Students are expected to obtain practical experience in the local or international market through this module. The required activities within this module will be coordinated by the department.

Measurement and system of units, vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, particle dynamics and Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy, dynamics of system of particles, center of mass, conservation of linear momentum, collisions, impulse, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, conservation of angular momentum.

Study the geometry of motion for particles and rigid bodies in different coordinate systems without reference to forces which either cause the motion or are generated by the motion. Deriving the relationship between the external forces acting on rigid bodies/ particles and the corresponding motion applying newton's laws, principle of work and energy, and Impule-momentum.

Experiments on balance of forces, motion, free fall and motion of projectiles, force and motion, Newton's laws, friction, rotational motion, work, the principle of conservation of energy, the principle of conservation of linear momentum, the moment of inertia of bodies.

Computer Programming is an introduction to the automated processing of information, including computer programming. This course gives students the conceptual background necessary to understand and construct programs, including the ability to specify computations, understand evaluation models, and utilize major constructs such as functions and procedures, data storage, conditionals, recursion and looping. At the end of this course, students should be able to read and write small programs in the language of C++ in response to a given problem or scenario, preparing them to continue on to Object Oriented Programming. The knowledge and skills acquired and practiced will enable students to successfully perform and interact in a technology-driven society. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment.

Experiments covered in this lab include reactions on beams; modulus of elasticity and modulus of rigidity for various materials; stress-strain diagram; torsion in bars; motion of various mechanisms; static and dynamic balancing; tension; flexure; shear stress, hardness; Impact; fatigue; torsion and deflection.

Site investigation, bearing capacity of soils and rocks, distribution of stresses in soils, settlement of shallow foundations, factors to consider in foundation design, deep foundations capacity and settlement, lateral earth pressure and retaining walls, foundation on expansive soils, stability of slopes

Principles and basic definitions, units of measurements, plotting scale, linear measurements, leveling, bearings, the Theodolite and its applications, contour lines, traversing, locating points by intersection and resection, areas and volumes. Introduction to the work of Total station and GPS

the scope of work to assess the applications will include construction work in construction projects. Contractual procedures, types of contracts, contract documents, bills of quantities, specification drafting, and quantity measurement.

Behavior and design of bolted and welded moment resistant connections, design of plate girders and composite steel-concrete beams, Design of curved beams. Further topics are behaviour of steel structures exposed to fire and design for fatigue loading. The course gives examples of structures and components and practices how to design large steel beams, thin walled sections, stiffened plate elements, bridge box cross-sections, joints and structural frames.

This subject introduces the fundamental concepts and practice of earthquake resistant design of buildings from an international perspective, incorporating consideration of design in regions of low to moderate seismicity 

This course will include introduction to hydraulic principles, hydrology, pipe and open channel flow, watershed analysis and storm water regulations.

Remedial English: The course is a compulsory service course offered for first year students. It is a prerequisite for E1 and it focuses mainly on the language learning skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course is intended to equip the students with basic skills necessary for successful communication in both oral and written forms of the language. In addition to grammar and how to use vocabulary in a meaningful context.

antiderivatives; the indefinite integral; the definite integral; the fundamental theorem of calculus ; the area under a curve; the area between two curves.Techniques of integration: integration by substitution; integration by parts, integrating powers of trigonometric functions, trigonometric substitutions, integrating rational functions, partial fractions, rationalization, miscellaneous substitution; improper integrals; application of definite integral: volumes, length of a plane curve, area of a surface of revolution infinite series: sequences, infinite series, convergence tests, absolute convergence, conditional convergence; alternating series; power series: Taylor and Maclurine series, differentiation and integration of power series:

Axiomatic definition of probability spaces, combinational methods, conditional probability, product spaces, random variables, distribution and density functions, multivariate distributions, conditional distributions and densities, independent RVs, functions of RVs, expected values, moments and characteristic functions, joint and marginal distributions, generating functions.

Introduction to indeterminate structures, static and kinematic indeterminacies, principle of superposition, method of consistent deformations, influence lines of continuous beams, qualitative influence lines, indeterminate trusses, influence lines for indeterminate trusses, slope deflection, moment distribution for beams and frames, frames subject to side-sway.

Properties of concrete and steel, working stress design, allowable stresses, cracked and uncracked sections, strength design, stress block, singly and doubly reinforced sections, rectangular, T-sections and other shapes, concepts of ductile and brittle behavior, design for bending, shear design, bond requirements, development length, one-way solid and ribbed slabs.

Major elements of feasibility studies. Principles of engineering Economy. Equivalence and compound interest formula. Single payment model. Uniform payment model. Gradient payment model. Exponential payment model. Decision criteria for single and multiple alternatives: present worth, annual worth, future worth, rate of return, benefit cost ratio and payback methods.

In coordination with the department, the student or group of students will choose a theoretical or practical project that is related to the Civil Engineering major

The process and techniques for assessing and managing the impacts on and risks to humans and the ecosystem associated with engineered facilities, processes and products. Both biophysical and social impacts are addressed. Topics include: environmental assessment processes; environmental legislation; techniques for assessing impacts; engineering risk analysis; health risk assessment; risk management and communication; social impact assessment; cumulative impacts; environmental management systems; the process of considering alternative methods for preventing and controlling impacts; and stakeholder involvement and public participation. Examples are drawn from various engineering activities and facilities such as energy production, chemical production, treatment plants, highways and landfills.

This course will help you to understand how the regulations operate in practice and you'll be provided with a concise, up-to-date overview of changes that have been, and are being, made. It deals selectively with some of the approved documents, examines their implications and considers the future.

Classification of bridges, Structural components, Superstructures and Substructures, Bridge loading, Primary loads, Secondary loads, Distribution of live loads, Analysis and design of bridges according to AASHTO specifications. Prestressed and non-prestressed bridges, Steel bridges, Bearing Pads.

Characteristics of groundwater aquifers, groundwater flow in aquifers, groundwater flow to wells, pumping tests, hydrochemistry, introduction to groundwater modeling, groundwater pollution, sustainable groundwater resources management, investigations of groundwater, artificial recharge of groundwater, well design, intrinsic vulnerability.

The course aims to develop the students’ cognitive abilities and communication skills in Arabic language by introducing Arabic dictionaries, spelling and grammatical errors, and familiarizing them with ancient and modern Arabic literary models including models from the Holy Qur’an.

Cement types and manufacturing, properties of cement and hydration, properties of aggregates. Fresh concrete: Workability, segregation and mixing tests of fresh concrete. Strength of concrete: compressive, tensile and flexural. Elasticity, shrinkage and creep, durability of concrete, testing of hardened concrete, mix design. Steel mechanical properties. Stone and masonry properties. Tiles and their properties.

Analysis and design of the structure as a whole unit. Design of concentrically and eccentrically loaded short columns, and slender columns, methods of analysis for two-way slabs, design of different types of two-way slabs, design for torsional moments in structures and deflecion calculations

Projects management, planning, scheduling, organizing, monitoring, critical path methods, cost allocation, safety and quality control

Force method, flexibility matrix, the effect of displacement of joints: environmental effects, the effect of displacements at coordinates, three-moment equation, displacement method, stiffness matrix, environmental effects, comparison between the two approaches, symmetry and anti-symmetry, influence lines of frames and arches of prismatic and non-prismatic members, the effect of axial and shear forces

Industrial training is an extremely important component of the cooperative program as it provides students with hands-on training and real-life job experience, making them more aware of the needs and expectations of industry as well as making them more employment ready. Industrial training provides opportunities for students to apply what they have learnt in the classroom. Industrial training is also an avenue for students to further develop their skills, such as communication and interpersonal skills. Students are expected to obtain practical experience in the local or international market through this module. The required activities within this module will be coordinated by the department.

Students perform voluntary work such as donating blood, repairing homes, tourist trails, or holding educational workshops at the university, and the student is committed to training or working for 40 hours.

Experiments covered in this lab include flow rate measurements by using weirs, manometers, venturi, orifice and rotameter; calibration of pressure gauges; viscosity; laminar and turbulent flows; pumps, friction in pipes, buoyancy; hydrostatic forces; airfoils and heat conduction in linear and radial directions.

Basic concepts of descriptive geometry solving space problems using graphic solutions through orthographic projection within the limits of accuracy of the graphic method and empirical data. Spatial analysis relative to industrial applications.

Structural forms, types of supports, stability and determinacy, reactions, determinate structures, plane trusses, method of joints, method of sections, space trusses, shear and moment diagrams for beams and frames, three hinged arches, moving concentrated and distributed loads, influence lines for beams and trusses. Deflections: direct integration, moment area theorems, conjugate beams, real and virtual work. Introduction to the analysis of statically indeterminated structures

This course covers the principles of soil mechanics and fundamentals of application in geotechnical engineering. This course covers soil behaviors and mechanical properties of soil, engineering classification of soil, permeability and seepage, consolidation and settlement, shear strength, lateral earth pressures, fundamentals of retaining structures, soil bearing capacity, and slope stability. This course also provides students the opportunity to obtain “hands-on” experience with some of the laboratory tests, techniques used in geotechnical engineering data collection and analysis methods. 

how they are evaluated quantitatively, their economics and their impacts on the environment. In addition, the ever changing context in which these technologies (and emerging technologies) are being implemented will be outlined. Systems approaches including life cycle assessment will be refined and applied to evaluate energy systems. A particular focus will be placed on analysis of energy alternatives within a carbon constrained economy.

Highway systems, highway evaluation, driver, pedestrian and vehicle characteristics, traffic characteristics, geometric alignment, roadside design, intersections and interchanges design, drainage and drainage structures, contracts and supervision, traffic accidents and safety, parking, pedestrian, speed, travel time and traffic volume studies, traffic signals and control devices.

This course will address the following topics: Strategy for Waste & Resource Management and Drivers for Change. Biological Treatment of Wastes. Landfill for Waste Management and Landfill leachate. Energy from Waste & Value Recovery from Waste. Producer Responsibility and Sustainable Products. Secondary Raw Materials and the Circular Economy. Current Waste Management Practice and the Change in Business Model for Waste Management in the Future. Advances in waste recycling and recovery technologies to deliver added-value products.Interface of waste and resource management and civil engineering in the context of sustainable waste management in global cities and developing countries.

Integrated treatment of analytical methods and technical aspects in design of tall building structures; includes structural modeling, frames, shear walls, outrigger-braced systems, core-walls, tubular structures.

This course is to teach students the tools and techniques for making engineering drawings. Students will gain the knowledge of hand drafting instruments and their use; orthographic projection; and principal views. Applications will include two-dimensional drawings using CAD software.

Numerical errors and their estimation, approximation and interpolation, roots of equations, solution of linear and nonlinear simultaneous equations, differentiation and integration, ordinary and partial differential equations, statistical methods

This is the first of two general chemistry courses. It introduces the basic principles of chemistry and shows students how chemists describe matter. It revolves around bonding, the most central concept in chemistry. Material covered includes introduction to chemical calculations, stoichiometry and simple reactions, gases, thermochemistry, atomic structure, the periodic table, types of bonding, liquids and solids.

Topics covered in the course include Equilibrium of deformable body, stress, normal stress, allowable stress, deformation and strain, material properties, axial loading, principle of superposition, thermal stress, statically indeterminate axially loaded member, torsional deformation, torsional formula, power transmission, shear-bending diagram, bending deformation of straight member, flexure formula, shear stress in beams, thin walled pressure vessel, combined loading.

This course provides students with an introduction to principal concepts and methods of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Fluid Mechanics includes pressure, hydrostatics, and buoyancy; mass conservation and momentum conservation for moving fluids; flow through pipes; pumps; boundary layer; lift and drag. Heat transfer includes Fourier's law; conduction processes; thermal resistance; fins; heat equation and lumped capacitance; elementary convection; including laminar and turbulent boundary layers; thermal radiation, ; and basic concepts of heat exchangers.

Distance measurement and adjustment, leveling exercises, Theodolite exercises, contouring exercises, topographic surveys, determination of areas and volumes, traversing exercises. Exercises to introduce Total station and GPS

This course deals with: principles of drawing and reading architectural drawings, introduction to principles of architectural design systems, enhancing skills of readings the third dimension, the ability to amend the drawings within the fundamental architectural concepts and functionality, computer applications in 2D & 3D drawings

The behaviour and design of trusses, frames, members and connections in steel building and bridge structures is presented and design methods are developed. Ultimate strength, stability, and post buckling are emphasized in topical examples including: plate girders, composite steel/concrete girders, second-order frame behaviour, high-strength bolted and welded framing connections. Design applications considering metal fatigue and brittle fracture, and methods of plastic analysis are also introduced

Introducing the importance and role of technological, social, and sustainable systems in the modern world. Provides a framework for the theory and practice of sustainable engineering.

This course is an overview of engineering approaches to protecting water quality with an emphasis on fundamental principals. Theory and conceptual design of systems for treating municipal wastewater and drinking water are discussed, as well as reactor theory, process kinetics, and models. Physical, chemical, and biological processes are presented, including sedimentation, filtration, biological treatment, disinfection, and sludge processing. Finally, there is discussion of engineered and natural processes for wastewater treatment, standards and specifications, techniques.

Design of differnt types of footings (isolated, wall, combined, raft, etc), different types of retaining walls and basement walls, shells, domes and water tanks

English 1 is a theoretical, 3-credit hour university requisite, and a general English Course which is designed to serve all BA and BSc Students of (PTUK) in all faculties. This course aims at developing students’ repertoire of the English language main skills as well as sub-skills through providing them with broad varieties of language patterns, grammatical and structural rules, and vocabulary items that can enable them to communicate meaningfully within ordinary and real-life contexts and situations. This course is also oriented towards equipping students with the skills they need to comprehend texts, contexts, and situations that are related to ordinary and real-life topics. Throughout this course, students will be exposed to a wide and various aural inputs in order to broaden and deepen their skills in listening, judgment, and critical thinking. Students of this course are expected to acquire and practice the skills they need to maximize their capabilities to express opinions about ordinary and real life topics both orally and in a written format, which will help in widening the students’ academic horizon.

This course aims to provide students with Workshop principles basics, safety measures and precautions. Also it aims to provide students with basic manual skills in dealing with measuring equipments, manual sheet cutting operations, manual metal sawing and filing, Riveting process, manual threading, electrical metal welding, and Lathe cutting processes.

Charge and matter, electric field, gauss's law, electric potential, capacitors and dielectrics, current and resistance, electromotive force and circuits, the magnetic field, ampere's law, faraday's law of induction.

Linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces and subspaces, linear transformation, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, similarity of square matrices, diagonalization. First order differential equation. The existence and uniqueness theorem differential equation of Higher order. Using lab face transform in solving differential equation. Power series solution of differential equations.

Experiments on Galvanometer and its uses, Ohm's law, electric field, electric potential , capacitor, Wheatstone bridge, potentiometer, electromotive force, Kirchoff''s laws.

Sieve analysis, Hydrometer analysis, Water content determination, Atterberg limits, Visual soil classification, Compaction test, Permeability, Consolidation test, Direct Shear Test, Unconfined Compression Test

including systems-thinking, complexity, nonlinearity, cascading effects, coupled natural-human systems, governance, future thinking, unintended consequences, normative concerns, transformation, power, participation, and equity.

Developing infrastructure for sustainable cities entails understanding the connection between urban morphology and physiology. This course uses a systems approach to analyzing anthropogenic material flow and other components of urban metabolism, linking them to the design of urban infrastructure. Elements of sustainable transportation, green buildings, urban climatology, urban vegetation, water systems and local energy supply are integrated in the design of sustainable urban neighborhoods.

This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of GIS (i.e. geographic data, GIS, how is GIS is applied in a study of real world issues and solving problems, how is GIS supports decision making). This course will introduce some of the basic concepts of GI, input of data, storage and management of data and modeling outputs form GIS. and concepts such as how to model the complex real world problems.

One degree of freedom of structures. Review of basics principles of dynamic analysis. Numerical and close form solution analysis of structures. Multi degree of freedom of structures. Material and structure ductility. Analysis of dynamic loadings

Pavement types, structural design: stress analysis, vehicle and traffic consideration, structural design of flexible and rigid pavements, pavement materials: bituminous materials and their uses, asphalt concrete mix design, pavement distress and maintenance, preparation and construction of pavements. Planning of maintenance works

This is an introductory course on mineralogy, the major rock groups, plate tectonics and the major geological processes, geophysics, structural geology, the fundamentals of ore deposit geology and metallic and non-metallic exploration. The geology of energy deposits (coal, oil shale, petroleum, hot dry rock and uranium) and environmental matters associated with mining will also be dealt with.

Industrial training is an extremely important component of the cooperative program as it provides students with hands-on training and real-life job experience, making them more aware of the needs and expectations of industry as well as making them more employment ready. Industrial training provides opportunities for students to apply what they have learnt in the classroom. Industrial training is also an avenue for students to further develop their skills, such as communication and interpersonal skills. Students are expected to obtain practical experience in the local or international market through this module. The required activities within this module will be coordinated by the department.