Elective Courses for Plan 31

- 2017/01/17

S/N	Course Number	Course Name	Remarks
1	803433	Irrigation and Drainage of Arid Lands	None
2	803434	Groundwater Engineering	None
3	803444	Tunnel Design And Construction	None
4	803445	Soil and Rock Treatments	None
5	803446	Stability of Soil Masses	None
6	803447	Soil Engineering and Pavement System	None
7	803448	Advance Soil Mechanics	None
8	803457	Advanced Structural Analysis	None
9	803462	Transportation Planning	None
10	803463	Traffic Engineering	None
11	803465	Public Transportation	None
12	803467	Geometric Design of Highways	None
13	803472	Design of Water & Sewage Networks	None
14	803473	Municipal Solid Waste: Treatment & Disposal	None
15	803474	Sanitary Waste Disposal	None
16	803490	Special Topics	None
17	803491	Special Topics 1	None
18	803495	Computer Application in Structural Engineering	None
19	803496	Computer Application in Geotechnical Engineering	None
20	803497	Computer Application in Environmental Engineering	None
21	803498	Computer Application in Transportation Engineering	None
22	803458	Design of Shell Structures and Domes	None

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Irrigation and Drainage of Arid Lands
Course Title	Irrigation and Drainage of Arid Lands	Coordinator	M. Eltoukhy
Course Number	803433	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Hydraulics	% Design Content
Course Objective
To let the student know the basic irrigation methods and different systems of irrigation used in arid lands as well as the importance of drainage of excess water from the soil and the methods of drainage.
Course Catalog Description
Water cycle, Applications of water science, design of irrigation methods, design of drainage systems, arid land crops and their water requirements.
Course Contents
Introduction: definitions of irrigation and irrigation engineering, classifications of agricultural soils, physical characteristics of agricultural soils, soil moisture characteristics and measurements, irrigation water requirements: definition, factors affecting it, estimation, irrigation scheduling, types of irrigation efficiencies - Surface irrigation: definition, methods - Sprinkler irrigation: definition, concept, advantages, disadvantages, components, hydraulic design, evaluation - Drip (trickle) irrigation: definition, advantages and disadvantages, planning , design - Drainage of agricultural lands: definition, importance, methods, design.
Textbook(s)
Kenneth K. Tanji, 2002 " Agricultural Drainage Water Management in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas"
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Understand of physical characteristics of agricultural soils, soil moisture characteristics and measurements. 2. Study of Irrigation water requirements, performance indicators of in-farm irrigation systems. 3. Understand of Planning, design, management, operation and maintenance for different irrigation systems.

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May 12, 2012

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Groundwater Engineering
Course Title	Groundwater Engineering	Coordinator	M. Eltoukhy
Course Number	803434	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Hydraulics	% Design Content
Course Objective
The student will know the most important water resources in the kingdom and engineering methods used for development and use of groundwater, as well as estimation of groundwater quantities and locations.
Course Catalog Description
Groundwater exploration, specifications, estimation of quantities, design of wells, groundwater flow.
Course Contents
Basic definition: occurrence of groundwater, advantages and disadvantages of groundwater - Types of groundwater aquifers: basic studies and investigations, groundwater flow - Hydraulics of groundwater: well hydraulics, estimation of well discharge, well design, screen length determination, well development - Groundwater quality: description of groundwater resources in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and methods of development.
Textbook(s)
Jacob Bear, 2007 " Hydraulics of Groundwater"
Reference(s)
Todd, D.K., 1980 “GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY”, 2nd. Edit., John Wiley & Sons
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Understand hydrology science and water cycle, water resources, and water demand. 2. Demonstrate of different types of groundwater aquifers and conduct basic studies and investigations to design them. 3. Understand groundwater flow, well development, groundwater quality and hydraulics of groundwater. 4. Use his knowledge to improve well design and description of groundwater resources in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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May 12, 2012

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Tunnel Design and Construction
Course Title	Tunnel Design and Construction	Coordinator
Course Number	803444	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Surveying I, Soil Mechanics II	% Design Content
Course Objective
An introductory course in leaving the student. The ideal method for choosing the tunnel location inside and outside the city. Study the different types of rocks suitable for tunnel construction and the used equipments in tunnel construction.
Course Catalog Description
Choosing the tunnel location - Design criteria of tunnels - Method of design and construction of tunnels.
Course Contents
Study the tunnel location: Surveying of site ,Geological study of the tunnel location - Study of rocks strength and problems - Different types of tunnels: vehicle tunnel, pedestrian tunnel, trains, services tunnel - Design of tunnels in each weak and hard rock - Method and equipments of construction - The safety requirements in construction
Textbook(s)
Kolymbas, D, (2005), “Tunelling and Tunnel Mechanics”. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Ability to determine appropriate type of tunnels. 2. Understand of rock mechanics. 3. Understanding of design procedure and construction of tunnels.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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May 12, 2012

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Soil and Rock Treatments
Course Title	Soil and Rock Treatments	Coordinator
Course Number	803445	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Foundation Engineering	% Design Content
Course Objective
Introducing various engineering problems associated with some types of soils and rocks, and methods for their physical or chemical treatment in order to improve their bearing and minimize their negative impact on structures.
Course Catalog Description
Types of soils and rocks - Engineering characteristics of natural materials - Engineering problems related to various types - Method of treatment - Suitability of various methods and their economical use - Design examples of some methods of treatment.
Course Contents
Soil types and their various classification: Rock types and their classifications - Engineering characteristics of natural materials: Relationship between engineering characteristics and bearing mechanism - Engineering problems related to soils: Swelling soils, Collapsible soils, Organic soils and their inherent problems, Building on such problematic soils, Soils in cold region, Soils with cavities - Methods of soil treatment: Water and its effect on soil, Treatment of clayey soils, Treatment of sandy soils, Use of chemical stabilizers, Treatment by injection, Treatment by explosion, Treatment by removal, Treatment of rocks.
Textbook(s)
David J. Scarpto, 2011 "Soil Rock Description in Engineering Practice"
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1- Know of soil and rock types and its characteristics. 2- Understand the engineering problems related to soils and rock. 3- Understand the method of soil and rock treatment

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May 12, 2012

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Stability of Soil Masses
Course Title	Stability of Soil Masses	Coordinator
Course Number	803446	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Soil Mechanics II	% Design Content
Course Objective
Explaining the danger of soil failures, their causes resulting from instability of soil masses, illustrating methods used to stabilize slopes, deep excavations, and earth dams.
Course Catalog Description
Methods of soil stability analysis - Calculation of soil factor against soil failures - Effect of leakage of ground water on soil stability and how to calculate its quantity - Water seepage through earth dams - Lateral earth pressure - Retaining walls - Deep excavations and their supports.
Course Contents
Soil slope stability: Factors affecting the stability, Various methods of analysis, by the use of maximum strength of soil , Soil failures, Slope stability of roads and dams, Effect of type of soil on its stability, Study of some actual cases – Seepage: Flow net, Seepage quantity, Seepage Pressure, Bad effects of seepage and their treatments,Seepage through earth dams - Lateral earth pressure: Pressure distribution behind retaining walls, Factor of safety in retaining walls, Deep excavations and their supports, Design of deep excavation supports and their distribution.
Textbook(s)
Braja M. 2001 " PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING”
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1- Understand stability of slope for different soils. 2- Understand the seepage of soil for dams and its treatments. 3- Understand the stability of retaining walls and stability of retaining structures for deep excavation.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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May 12, 2012

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Soil Engineering and Pavement System
Course Title	Soil Engineering and Pavement System	Coordinator
Course Number	803447	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Soil Mechanics II, Transportation Engineering II	% Design Content
Course Objective
To enable students learn about the application of Soil Engineering knowledge in Pavement design, analysis and performance.
Course Catalog Description
Soil classification systems and characterization of soils - Engineering behavior of subgrade soils and their performance as highway materials - application of soil engineering knowledge in design, analysis, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of flexible, rigid and composite pavements.- soil improvement techniques - impact of environment on soils as highway materials
Course Contents
Introduction to various soils classification systems - characterization of soils as natural subgrade and as pavement materials - impact of envrionment on engineering properties of soils - construction of embankments - Retaining structures - excacations - Evaluation of stress-strain-strength properties of soils using Direct shear test, Triaxial test and Plate bearing test - Soil reaction factor “K” - Soil resilient modulus - California bearing ratio test - Highway materials tests and specification - Design of highway pavements - Various methods of Flexible pavement design - Methods of Rigid pavement design - Modern trends in design of highway pavements.
Textbook(s)
1. A.T. Papagiannakis and E.A. Masad, "Pavement Design and Materials" Ist Edition , John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New Jersey, 2008 2. H.N. Atkins, "Highway Materials, Soils and Concretes, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2003.
Reference(s)
1. P/H. Wright and K.K. Dixon, "Highway Engineering" 7h Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New Jersey, 2004. 2. S.A. Khan, "Soil Mechanics for Transportation Engineers" HEC Publications, Islamabad Higher Education Commission Pakistan, 2006. 3. N.P. Kurian, Design of Foundation Systems - Principles and Practices" 3rd Edition, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 2011. 4. D. Fratta, J. Aguettant and L.R Smith, "Introduction to Soil Mechanics Laboratory Testing" Ist Edition, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Printed inUSA, 2007.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Characterize soils and learn about its engineering behavior in highway construction. 2. Acquire expertise in designing of highway pavements by various methods. 3. Apply soil engineering knowledge in construction of pavements, embankments and retaining structures. 4. To acquire knowledge about impact of environment on soils and learn about soil improvement techniques.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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Imtiaz Ahmed, M. H. Imam & Akthem Al-Manaseer

Last update

18 May 2012

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Advance Soil Mechanics
Course Title	Advance Soil Mechanics	Coordinator
Course Number	803448	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Soil Mechanics II, Linear Algebra & Partial, Differential Equations	% Design Content
Course Objective
Introducing more advanced topics in Soil Mechanics. This includes more specific and detailed studies in physical and engineering properties of soil Elastic and Plastic behavior of soil will covered as well.
Course Catalog Description
Basics of soil mechanics in more detail. Theoretical soil mechanics of dry and saturated (with and without drainage) soil. Consolidation theory and applications. Studies of some real examples.
Course Contents
Mechanics of dry soil: Failure theories and their applications, Ultimate shear strength of noncohesive soil - Mechanics of saturated soil: Water flow in soil, stress-strain relationship for dry and saturated (with and without drainage) soil - Consolidation theory: Excess water pressure, Applications on shallow and deep foundations - Applications on retaining walls: Applications on stability of slopes.
Textbook(s)
Das B M., 2008 "Advanced Soil Mechanics"
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1- Understand the mechanics of dry soil, its failure theories and ultimate shear strength on non cohesive soil. 2- Understand the mechanics of structural soil (water flow in soil, stress strain relationship for different cases of drainage, consolidation) 3- Understand the excess water pressure and its application.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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May 12, 2012

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Advanced Structural Analysis
Course Title	Advanced Structural Analysis	Coordinator
Course Number	803457	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Structural Analysis II	% Design Content
Course Objective
The objective of this course is to train students so they are able to solve practical structural analysis problem using popular structural analysis computer programs.
Course Catalog Description
Energy theorems, finite element method, analysis of substructures, dynamics of structures, stability of frames and trusses, effect of inelastic behavior of material.
Course Contents
Introduction - Structural analysis applications - Energy Methods - Energy Methods application in structural analysis - Matrix stiffness method Matrix flexibility method. Introduction of Finite Element Method - Assemblage of discrete elements - Modeling elastic continua using triangular elements - Element stiffness matrix and assembly to global matrix - Finite Element Formulation - Implementation and Static Analysis - Computer program organization - Dynamics of Structures - Non-Linear Analysis and Stability.
Textbook(s)
Bathe, and Wilson “Numerical Methods in Finite Elements Analysis”
Reference(s)
Coates, C. and Kong “Structural Analysis”
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Ability to solve practical structural analysis problem using computer program (SAP) 2. Ability to analyze various types of structures by energy method 3. Ability to analyze various types of structures by finite element method 4. Knowledge of dynamic behavior of structures 5. Knowledge of thermal behavior of structures

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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May 13, 2012

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Transportation Planning
Course Title	Transportation Planning	Coordinator	Imtiaz Ahmed
Course Number	803462	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Transportation Engineering I	% Design Content
Course Objective
To enable the civil engineering students to gain knowledge about the fundamentals transportation planning.
Course Catalog Description
An elective course that covers the following main topics: An introduction to Transportation Planning - Transportation Studies - Transportation Modeling - Development and Evaluation of Transportation Planning Options - Traffic Impact Analysis.
Course Contents
Surveys of Current Demand - Analysis of Present and Future Status of Transportation - Planning Studies - Land Use Studies - Traffic Volume studies - Trip Generation Models - Trip Distribution Models - Modal Split - Traffic Assignment - Model Calibration and Testing - Transport Behavior of Individuals and Households - Traffic Impact Studies - Parking Studies - Air Pollution - Engineering Economics Analysis - Effectiveness Analysis.
Textbook(s)
C.S Papacostas, P.D. Prevedouros, “Transportation Engineering and Planning”, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 2001.
Reference(s)
1. F.L. Mannering, S.S. Washburn and W.P. Kilareski, "Principles of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis" 4th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Washington D.C, 2009. 2. P.H. Wright and K.K. Dixon "Transportation Engineering" 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, .. 2010. 3. C. Jotin, Khisty, B. Kent Lall, “Transportation Engineering”, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, 2003. 4. U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration, "Flexibility in Highway Design", New Jersey, Washington D.C., 20590, 2012. 5. Pratibha Deshmukh, " Urban Transportation Planning and Management" Ist Edition, SBS Publishers, Pvt Ltd, 2010.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Learn about fundamentals of transportation planning and modeling. 2. Undertake transportation studies and traffic impact analysis. 3. Undertake development and evaluation of transportation planning options.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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Imtiaz Ahmed, M. H. Imam & Akthem Al-Manaseer

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18 May 2012

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Traffic Engineering
Course Title	Traffic Engineering	Coordinator	Imtiaz Ahmed
Course Number	803463	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Transportation Engineering I	% Design Content
Course Objective
To enable the civil engineering student acquire the basic knowledge of the fundamentals of traffic engineering.
Course Catalog Description
An introductory course in Traffic Engineering that is divided into the following main topics: Characteristics of Traffic Streams - Capacity Analysis - Traffic Control - Intersection Signalization, Design and Timing - Congestion Management.
Course Contents
Traffic stream components and characteristics - Traffic stream components and characteristics - Volume studies and characteristics - Speed Travel time and delay studies - Accident studies - Traffic capacity analysis concepts - Highway capacity analysis - Areas of Concentrated Turbulence on Highways - Calibrating relationships for freeways - Analysis of two-lane rural highways - Traffic Control Devices - Basic principles of Intersection signalization - Fundamentals of signal design and timing - Techniques for addressing freeway system congestion.
Textbook(s)
W.R. McShane, R.P. Roess, “Traffic Engineering”, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood, Cliffs, New Jersey, 2004.
Reference(s)
1. F.L. Mannering, S.S. Washburn and W.P. Kilareski, "Principles of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis" 4th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Washington D.C, 2009. 2. J.H. Banks, "Introduction to Transportation Engineering" 2nd Edition, McGraw Hills, New York, 2010 3. Transportation Research Board, “Highway Capacity Manual”, National Research council, Washington, D.C., 2009. 4. US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, Washington D.C, 2009
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Learn about the characteristics of Traffic Streams 2. Undertake capacity analysis under varying traffic operating conditions. 3. Acquire basic knowledge about traffic control measures and traffic management tools.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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18 May 2012

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Public Transportation
Course Title	Public Transportation	Coordinator	Imtiaz Ahmed
Course Number	803465	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Surveying II	% Design Content
Course Objective
To enable the civil engineering students gain knowledge related to public transportation.
Course Catalog Description
An elective course that covers the planning, design, construction, management, operation and maintenance of public transportation systems.
Course Contents
Urban Public Transportation Modes - Planning of Public Transportation Systems - Design of Public Transportation Systems - Construction of Public Transportation Systems - Management of Public Transportation Systems - Operation of Public Transportation Systems - Maintenance of Public Transportation Systems.
Textbook(s)
1. A. Ceder, "Public Transport Planning and Operation: Theory, Modeling and Practice" Ist Edition, Elsevier Ltd, MA, 2007. 2. C.J. Khisty and B.K. Lall, Transportation Engineering, 3rd Edition, Pearson Education Inc., New Jersey, 2003.
Reference(s)
1. Paratha Chakroborty and Animesh Das, "Principles of Transportation Engineering" Ist Edition (4th Print), PHI Learing Pte Ltd, New Delhi, 2009 2. Transportation Research Board, “Highway Capacity Manual”, National Research Council, Washington, 2009. 3. R, Yee, "Public Transportation on the Move" American Public Transportation Association Publication, 2004. 4. G. Gray L. Hoel, “Public Transportation”, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, 1992
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Acquire knowledge about fundamentals of planning, design and construction of public transportation system. 2. Acquire expertise about efficient operation and management of public transportation system. 3. Learn about maintenance of public transportation system.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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18 May 2012

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Geometric Design of Highways
Course Title	Geometric Design of Highways	Coordinator	Imtiaz Ahmed
Course Number	803467	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Transportation Engineering II	% Design Content
Course Objective
To enable the civil engineering student gain the knowledge related to the geometric design of highways.
Course Catalog Description
An elective Course that covers the controls, criteria, standards and engineering procedure used to design principal elements of the highway alignment, highway cross sections and adjacent roadside environment.
Course Contents
Design Standards - Design Criteria - Cross Section Elements - Roadway Alignment - Sight Distances - Planning and Design for Pedestrians - Longitudinal Barriers - Intersections at Grade - Grade Separation - Interchanges - Highway Safety - Design of Parking - Terminal Facilities.
Textbook(s)
N.J. Garber and L.A. Hoel, "Traffic and Highway Engineering" 3rd Edition, PWS Publishing, New York, 2002
Reference(s)
1. F.L. Mannering, S.S. Washburn and W.P. Kilareski, "Principles of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis" 4th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Washington D.C, 2009. 2. C. Jotin, Khisty, B. Kent Lall, “Transportation Engineering”, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07458, 2003. 3. Paul H. Wright and Karen K. Dixon, "Highway Engineering" 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004. 4. U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration, "Flexibility in Highway Design", New Jersey, Washington D.C., 20590, 2012. 5. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets”, Washington, D.C., 2004.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Learn about design controls and criteria for highway design. 2. Acquire knowledge about fundamentals of highway cross sections elements, roadside design and highway safety. 3. Acquire expertise about design of at grade intersections, grade separation and interchanges.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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18 May 2012

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Design of Water & Sewage Networks
Course Title	Design of Water & Sewage Networks	Coordinator	Mahmoud Eltoukhy
Course Number	803472	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Sanitary Engineering and Water Supply	% Design Content
Course Objective
To give the student the basic knowledge about the design of sewerage and water networks, in addition to the methods of sewerage treatment and solid wastes disposal.
Course Catalog Description
Design of water supply networks and sewage networks design of treatment systems - design of methods of solid wastes disposal.
Course Contents
Introduction: water supply and sewerage networks water consumption - Sewage quantity: Relation between the quantity of water and population, Population estimation and forcasting - Hydraulic equation used in the design water conduits and water channels: Collection and distribution of water, Water quality - Design of networks: Water treatment - Construction and maintenance of sewage networks - Sewage treatment: sewerage disposal, solid wastes disposal.
Textbook(s)
MWH , 2005 "Water Treatment: Principles and Design"
Reference(s)
Mcghee, T.J., “Water supply and sewerage” 6th Edition Mc Graw -Hill, Inc.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1- Understand the water supply and sewerage quality. 2- Design of sewage networks and its treatment.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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May 12, 2012

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Municipal Solid Waste: Treatment & Disposal
Course Title	Municipal Solid Waste: Treatment & Disposal	Coordinator	Mahmoud Eltoukhy
Course Number	803473	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Sanitary Engineering and Water Supply	% Design Content
Course Objective
To provide the student with necessary knowledge concerning treatment, disposal and reuse of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW).
Course Catalog Description
Introduction - Types and classification of MSW - Chemical, physical and biological properties of transformations of MSW - Transportation of SW - Biological MSW treatment - Planning and siting of waste management facilities.
Course Contents
Introduction: showing the importance of studying MSW, Sources of SW, types and classification of MSW - Composition of MSW: Chemical, physical and biological properties of transformations of MSW, Collector of SW, Separation & storage of MSW, Transportation of SW; means and methods - Disposal of MSW: Landfill method layout, design and operation, Recycling of materials found in MSW - Biological MSW treatment: Thermal conversion, combustion and gasification - MSW management: Planning and siting of waste management facilities.
Textbook(s)
Stefanie Hellweg and Samuel Stucki, 2002 " Municipal Solid Waste Management"
Reference(s)
Davis, M. L. and Cornwell, D. A., 1991 "Introduction to Environmental engineering"
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1- Study MSW sources, types, classification and composition. 2- Study treatment methods of MSW and its management facilities.

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May 12, 2012

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Sanitary Waste Disposal
Course Title	Sanitary Waste Disposal	Coordinator	Mahmoud Eltoukhy
Course Number	803474	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Sanitary Engineering and Water Supply	% Design Content
Course Objective
To provide the student with the basics of environmental engineering concerning sanitary wastes; its types, methods of treatment and reuse.
Course Catalog Description
Types of wastes and methods of disposal - Safety standards - Physical, chemical and biological processes - Treatment of sewerage and its reuse - Disposal of sludge, treatment and reuse.
Course Contents
Types of wastes: types of sewage, discharge of sewage, seepage from pipes, pollution assessment in sewerage - Sewage treatment systems: treatment processes for both sewage and sludge, Design of sewage treatment plants - Details of physical, chemical and biological methods of treatment: aerobic and non- aerobic treatment processes, reuse of sewage, sewage disposal, types of physical, chemical and biological composition and treatment of sludge.
Textbook(s)
Richard Martin Ashley , 1999 "Domestic Sanitary Waste Disposal: Sustainability of Alternative Strategies"
Reference(s)
Metcalf and Eddy, 1993 “Wastewater Engineering, Treatment, Disposal and Reuses”, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1- Understand the types of wastes and sewage and pollution assessments. 2- Design of sewage plants and treatment methods.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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May 12, 2012

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Special Topics
Course Title	Special Topics	Coordinator	Imtiaz Ahmed
Course Number	803490	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Instructor Approval	% Design Content
Course Objective
To let the student acquire knowledge in one of the contemporary civil engineering topics that he is likely to encounter during his professional career. The topic could be in design, analysis or material testing. The topic should have practical aspects and must take into consideration the student background and interests.
Course Catalog Description
To be specified by the instructor and depends on the subject of the topic.
Course Contents
To be specified by the instructor and depends on the subject of the topic.
Textbook(s)
To be specified by the instructor.
Reference(s)
To be specified by the instructor.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
To be outlined by the instructor compatible with the scope and content of the topic.

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Imtiaz Ahmed, M. H. Imam & Akthem Al-Manaseer

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18 May 2012

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Special Topics 1
Course Title	Special Topic I, Highway Design	Coordinator	Imtiaz Ahmed
Course Number	803491	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Transportation Engineering I	% Design Content
Course Objective
To enable Civil Engineering students develop understanding of highway design.
Course Catalog Description
An elective course that covers the following main topics: Highway Design Controls and Criteria - Cross Section Elements - Highway Geometrics - Structural Design of Flexible Pavements - Modern Trends in Highway Design.
Course Contents
Highway Design Controls and Criteria - Design Considerations for Cross Section Elements - Vertical and Horizontal Roadway Alignments - Design of Intersections - AASHTO Flexible Pavement Design Procedures - Fundamentals of Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design - Introduction to Modern Pavement Design Concepts and Tools - Characterization of Pavement Materials - Environmental Effects on Pavements - Economic Analysis of Highway Projects.
Textbook(s)
A.T. Papagiannakis and E.A. Masad, "Pavement Design and Materials" Ist Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2008.
Reference(s)
1. Paul H. Wright and Karen K. Dixon, "Highway Engineering" 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004. 2. C. Jotin, Khisty, B. Kent Lall, “Transportation Engineering”, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07458, 2003. 3. U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration, "Flexibility in Highway Design", New Jersey, Washington D.C., 20590, 2012.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. To develop an understanding about the highway design controls and criteria, considerations for cross section elements and highway geometrics. 2. Learn about the concepts of highway pavement design methodologies, AASHTO flexible pavement design procedures and fundamentals of Mechanistic - Empirical pavement design. 3. Introduction to modern pavement design concepts and tools, including characterization of pavement materials and environmental effects on pavements.

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Imtiaz Ahmed, M. H. Imam & Akthem Al-Manaseer

Last update

18 May 2012

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Computer Application in Structural Engineering
Course Title	Computer Application in Structural Engineering	Coordinator	Imam
Course Number	803495	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Computer Programming, Reinforced Concrete Design I	% Design Content
Course Objective
The student can learn the use of computer software in the field structural engineering.
Course Catalog Description
To inform the student about the available computer software related to structural engineering and enables the student to use some of these programs in the analysis and design of structural problems.
Course Contents
Use computers to practice problem solving using educational and commercial software in the field structural engineering.
Textbook(s)
The manuals accomplished with the software used.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Modelling, analyzing and design of one dimensional structures. 2. Modelling, analyzing and design of two dimensional structures. 3. Modelling, analyzing and design of three dimensional structures.

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Sept 16, 2011

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Computer Application in Geotechnical Engineering
Course Title	Computer Application in Geotechnical Engineering	Coordinator
Course Number	803496	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Computer Programming, Soil Mechanics II	% Design Content
Course Objective
The student can learn how to use computer software in the field of geotechnical engineering.
Course Catalog Description
To inform the student about available computer software related to geotechnical engineering and enable the student to use some of these programs in the analysis and design of geotechnical facilities.
Course Contents
Use computers to practice problem solving using educational and commercial software in the field of geotechnical engineering.
Textbook(s)
The manuals accomplished with the software used.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1- Understand the software related to geotechnical engineering. 2- Apply the software in design of geotechnical problems.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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May 12, 2012

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Computer Application in Environmental Engineering
Course Title	Computer Application in Environmental Engineering	Coordinator
Course Number	803497	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Computer Programming, Sanitary Engineering and Water Supply	% Design Content
Course Objective
To enable the student use computer softwares in the field of environmental engineering.
Course Catalog Description
To inform the student about available computer software related to environmental engineering and enables the student to use some of these programs in the analysis and design of environmental problems.
Course Contents
Use computers to practice problem solving using educational and commercial software in the field of environmental engineering.
Textbook(s)
The manuals accomplished with the software used.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1- Understand the software related to environmental engineering. 2- Apply the software in design of environmental problems.

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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May 12, 2012

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Computer Application in Transportation Engineering
Course Title	Computer Application in Transportation Engineering	Coordinator
Course Number	803498	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Computer Programming, Transportation Engineering II	% Design Content
Course Objective
To enable the students learn about applications of CAD and GIS in transportation, and acquire expertise about use of professional software related to planning, analysis and design in the field of Transportation Engineering.
Course Catalog Description
To impart knowledge about use of CAD, GIS and professional software pertaining to planning, analysis and design in the field of transportation engineering.
Course Contents
Use computers to practice problem solving using educational and commercial software in the field of transportation engineering, along with learning about the application of GIS in transportation engineering.
Textbook(s)
The manuals accompanying the software.
Reference(s)
Current manuals / publications as recommended by the instructor.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Handle CAD and GIS applications proficiently. 2. Learn about the professional software used for planning, analysis and designing in the field of Transportation Engineering.

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Imtiaz Ahmed, M. H. Imam & Akthem Al-Manaseer

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18 May 2012

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Design of Shell Structures and Domes
Course Title	Design of Shell Structures and Domes	Coordinator	Ahmed Bakhit
Course Number	803458	Credit Hrs	3/0/3	Contact Hrs	3
Prerequisites	Advanced Structural Analysis	% Design Content
Course Objective
To enable the students to understand theories used in the Design of Domes and Shell Structures and its practical applications
Course Catalog Description
Types of domes - The factors affecting on the design - Examples for design - Shell structure and its design methods.
Course Contents
Introduction - General behavior of plates - Shell structures and common theories of shells - Differential equation of bending moment for cylindrical shells - Boundary conditions - Circular plates under concentrated load at its center - A symmetrical bending of circular plates - Shells of revolution - Some typical cases of shells of revolution - Axially symmetric deformation - Cylindrical shells of general shape - Shells of revolution under wind loading - Analysis and design of shells and domes by the finite element method.
Textbook(s)
Timoshenko, and Woinowsky, K., “THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS”, McGraw-Hill. 1973.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
1. Knowledge of the general behavior of plates subjected to various loads 2. Knowledge of the general behavior of shells subjected to various loads 3. Ability to design spherical domes 4. Ability to design conical shells

CLO-SO Map: Entries in the table indicate which CLO relate to which SOs.

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M. H. Imam & Akthem Al-Manaseer , Ahmed Bakhit

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May 12, 2012

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