Undergraduate Programs

A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases and ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.

Force vectors (analytical and graphical methods), free-body diagrams; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; structural elements and supports; plane and space trusses; axial, shear, and moment diagrams of beams; Cable-supported structures. Friction; center of gravity and centroid; moment of inertia. Applications.

Introducing the student to the engineering profession in general and the learning objectives that new students should attain, as aligned with the ABET requirements. Covering the basics of the engineering profession and engineering ethics. Introduction to the different engineering majors and to the learning objectives as specified by ABET. Insight into different engineering courses that are not technical in nature (e.g., engineering economy) Engineering design tasks that allow the student to start thinking as engineers: problem definition, specification of constraints, investigation of different solution alternatives, implementation of best solution, writing technical reports. Fundamental tools and numerical software used in engineering. The tools and software covered could be generic or specific to a major.

Partial fractions; binomial theorem; roots of polynomial equations; convergence of series; Matrices: Determinants, rank, eigen values, eigenvectors, block decomposition, axes transformation solution of linear system of equations; introduction to complex analysis; conic sections; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 112

Constructional Geometry-constructing tangents. Plane curves and polygons. Orthographic drawing and theory of sketching shapes and surface identification. Orthographic projection of views. Sectional views and conventions. Pictorial drawing. Applications of Auto-CAD software for 2D drawings.

Properties of materials: units, dimensions, experimental errors, circular motion of rigid bodies, moment of inertia, compound pendulum, elasticity of materials, Hook’s law, relations between stresses and strains, elastic energy, torsion, gravitation and gravity, satellite motion, pressure measurements, flow of ideal fluids, streamlines and equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s equation and its applications, viscosity of fluids, flow in capillary tubes; Heat: heat and temperature, temperature measurements, specific heat and latent heat, heat transfer by conduction, heat convection, heat transfer by radiation and black body radiation.

This course aims at introducing students to the principles of human rights and its foundations. The importance of human rights in our societies not only from a theoretical point of view, rather more from a practical one will be highlighted throughout the course. Special attention shall be given to certain global themes on human rights, which touch on critical topics related to our society.

Computer fundamentals. Computer system components: hardware and software. Problem solving and flowcharts/pseudocode. High level programming: data types, structured programming constructs, input and output, expressions and assignments, selection, repetition, arrays.

Molecular biology and genetics, microbial cell structure and function, microbial metabolism, microbial growth, and water and soil microbiology. In addition, the course will introduce topics related to the use of biotechnologies for renewable energy, production of alternative fuels, and enhancement of various aspects related to the ecosystem.

Center of Gravity. Moments of Inertia. Stresses, strains, stress-strain relationships. Axial Stress and deformation, Pure bending., Deflection due to bending, Stresses due to Combined Bending and Axial force, Direct Shear, Torsion, Shear stresses and deformation due to torsion, Combined stresses. Stress transformation and Mohr’s circle. Pre-req: CVLE 210

Basic principles, linear surveying and scales, maps plotting, compass surveying, theodolite surveying: Vernier, optical and digital, traverses: open, closed, link, and traverse network, adjustment and plotting, engineering and precise leveling, contouring. Pre-req: MATH281

Graphical analysis of engineering drawings, computer-aided drafting and work drawing, applications: RC slabs, beams, stairs, retaining walls, footing, RC bridges, weirs, earth slopes, roads, interchanges and sections. AutoCAD Applications. Pre.MCHE 201

Hyperbolic functions; implicit and logarithmic differentiation; derivatives of higher order functions; Leibniz theorem; mean value theorem; partial differentiation and applications; Taylor expansion; methods of integration; improper integrals; multiple Integrals; engineering applications. Pre: MATH 111

Electric charges and Coulomb’s Law; Electric field and potential of various charge distributions; electric dipoles; Gauss’s Law in electricity; Capacitance and Dielectrics; Electric conduction current; Resistance and Temperature; Magnetic field of a solenoid; Gauss’s Law in Magnetism; Electromotive force; Electromagnetic induction; Faraday’s law; Self-induction and inductance. Pre-req.: PHYS 120

تقديم إطار عام للغة العربية لغير المتخصصين، وتتناول الموضوعات التالية: العربية بين لغات العالم، النظام الصوتي، النظام الصرفي، النظام النحوي والنظام الكتابي، كما تتناول العربية والتعريب، والعربية والحاسوب، ثم كيف تكتب مقالاً علمياً.

A general course that enhances language skills and provides coverage of basic grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing for foundation students. It deals with basic competence in reading, through exercises on getting main ideas, guessing meaning from context, understanding details, predicting and inferencing. Writing development from paragraph to composition, proceeding through writing and developing of topics sentences, supporting sentences and paragraph writing is the focus of the course. Writing and reading build vocabulary through exercises and dictionary use and cloze exercises. The latter develop grammar where the use of nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs, transition signals, the reconstructing of sentences and main and subordinating clauses is practiced.

This component encompasses 8 Credits of General Elective courses selected from the University Elective Courses.

Types of loads, structural elements and supports. Stability and determinacy of structures. Analysis of simple, cantilever and overhanging ended beams. Axial, shear, and bending moment diagrams. Analysis of compound and inclined Beams,& frames. Elastic deformation (slope and deflection) of beams by double-integration method; Moment-area theorems; and Conjugate Beam Method. Pre-req: CVLE 211

Earth-structure, composition and properties of rocks; geologic processes; geologic hazards; geologic structure and engineering consequences; terrain analysis and geologic mapping; interpretation and use of geologic maps; application of geology to engineering practice; reservoirs, dam sites, and construction of tunnels

Distance measurements, stadia system, tangential system, and double image system, Basics of electromagnetic distance measurements EDM, total Station, introduction to GPS, areas and volumes for earthworks, mass hauk diagrams, curve ranging simple, compound, reversed, transition, and vertical curves. Pre-req: CVLE 260

Properties of liquids. Hydrostatic, measurements of liquid pressures, buoyancy, principles of liquid kinematics and dynamics, continuity, energy, and momentum equations, application: steady flow, flow in pipes, velocity and discharge measurements, laminar and turbulent flow, head losses, pipe networks, emptying of tanks, laboratory experiments. Pre-req: PHYS282

Students write essays on different topics related to argumentation or presentation of concepts and ideas in an organized manner. This is in addition to descriptive, narrative, reflective, and creative writing. Topics chosen are related to the students’ culture diagram as well as current affairs. The ability of students to write academically and classify and organize ideas is stressed. Pre-req.: ENGL 001.

First- and second-order differential equations with constant and variable coefficients; simultaneous system of differential equations; series solution; Introduction to partial differential equations; Fourier series; Laplace transforms; shifting theorems; convolution theorem; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 281, MATH 282.

Probability space, conditional probability and independence, and probability theorems; Random variables, and density functions, joint probability; expectation, variance and covariance, Discrete and continuous distributions; statistical measures: mean, mode, variance, standard deviation; statistical distribution: t- distribution, chi- distribution; sampling theory; Theory of estimation, confidence intervals; Hypothesis testing. Pre-req.: MATH 282.

Strain energy theorems – Slopes and deflection of beams, frames and trusses utilizing principle of virtual work. Flexibility method for analysis of indeterminate structures. Matrix analysis of structures. Effect of temperature change and yielding of supports. Three Moment Equations and applications. Slope-deflection method for analysis of beams and rigid frames. Concept of Moment distribution methods and applications on continuous beams, and frames with and without side-sway. Pre-req: CVLE 213

Portland cement: Processing, Specifications, Properties, Types. Aggregates: Processing, Properties, Grading, Testing. Water, Admixtures, Concrete mix design (mixture proportioning), Properties and Testing of fresh concrete (Workability tests), Hard Concrete Testing. Batching, Mixing and Placing, Pre-req: CVLE 211& CHEM241

Open channel hydraulics: Classification of open channel flow. Flow resistance equations, velocity distribution, boundary shear stress distribution and critical shear, design of channel cross-section, hydraulic jump, gradually varied flow, flow measurement, hydraulic models, pumps: function, types and performance curves. Main specifications of pumps, economical design of pumps and piping system, pumps in parallel and series, selection of pumps, installation, priming, and water hammer. Intake design. Laboratory experiments. Pre-req: CVLE 341

Basic oral communication principles and theories; body, intonation, and stress language considerations; speaker-listener relationship; speech topic, context and audience; planning, preparing and delivering of platform speeches; showcase and spotlight ideas; group interactions; projects and formal presentations. Pre-req.: ENGL 211.

Basics principles and techniques of economic analysis of engineering project, time value of money, cost allocation and estimation, evaluation of engineering projects and investments, depreciation, inflation, loan financing, after-tax cash flow analysis, selection among mutually exclusive alternatives using present worth, annual worth, internal rate of return, benefit to cost ratio.

Curve fitting; function approximation; iterative method for finding roots; solution of systems of linear equations; numerical differentiation and integrations; numerical solution for ordinary differential equations (first order, simultaneous system, second order; special functions; numerical analysis software; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 283.

An introductory course designed around the development of business plan. The course examines how to formulate business ideas, select a location, select a legal form of organization, locate financing source, assess the market, and develop a human resources management system.

This component encompasses 8 Credits of General Elective courses selected from the University Elective Courses.

Introduction, working stress and limit state methods of design. Sections subjected to: normal force, bending moment, and shear, eccentric force, torsion, bond development and anchorage, code requirements, detailing, applications: columns and beams. Pre-req: CVLE 213, MATH 381

Supplementary Cementitious Materials, Field investigation, Hot-weather concreting, Cold-weather concreting, Special types of concrete; High-strength concrete, Mass concrete, High performance concrete, Analysis of fresh concrete, Analysis of hard concrete, Concrete Durability, Concrete problems and defects,. Building Construction Materials (Blocks, Tiles, Reinforcing Bars,..), Pre-req: CVLE 222.

Origin and nature of soil, clay minerals and soil structure, phase relationships, grain size analysis, consistency and soil classification. Soil Hydraulics: Principle of effective stresses, capillarity, permeability, pumping wells, 1-D and 2-D seepage, flow nets, filter design. Stress distribution, Mohr circles and pole method. Compressibility of soil, theory of consolidation. Failure criteria. Shear strength of soil slope stability, mass procedures and methods of slices. Laboratory testing and reports. Pre-req: CVLE 211 and CVLE 231.

Introduction - Structural Framing Floor Systems - Stability & Bracing Systems - Tension Members - Compression Members - Bolted Truss Connections - Welded Truss Connections - Laterally Supported Beams - Lateral Torsion Buckling of Beams - Specifications & Detailing. Pre-req: CVLE 213

The hydrologic cycle, precipitation, system flow, evaporation, transpiration, hydrograph analysis, estimating volume runoff, runoff from snow, reservoir engineering, and channel routing, groundwater: occurrence, aquifers, hydraulics of wells, surface and subsurface investigations of groundwater. Water harvesting, surface and ground water case studies. Pre-req: CVLE 342

Introduction to urban transportation planning, travel behavior, transportation demand models, public transport planning, line capacity, headways, operation principles, traffic engineering principles, traffic control, traffic management, transportation infrastructure and facilities, transport and the environment, air pollution, traffic noise, energy consumption, evaluating alternative transportation plans: Technical, environmental, economic criteria. Pre-req: MATH281

Serviceability limit state: deflection, cracking and exposure to fire resistance, floor systems: solid slabs, ribbed slabs, flat plate, and slabs, waffle slabs, and paneled beam floor slabs, design methods: Direct design method, and equivalent frame method, loads transmitted from floors to the supported beams, code requirements, detailing, and applications. Pre-req: CVLE 323

Saltwater intrusion: Ghyben-Herzberg interface, limiting conditions, hydrodynamic effects, control methods. Outdoor air pollution: meteorology effects, atmospheric dispersion, point-source Gaussian plume model. Solid waste management: landfill disposal and design, liners and cover systems, use of geosynthetics, vertical barriers, slope stability and settlement analyses. Groundwater pollution: contaminant transport, cone of depression, capture–zone curves, control of groundwater plumes, remediation techniques. Environmental impacts of highways and dams projects. Pre-req: CVLE208

Programming: routines of elements stiffness, overall matrix, bandwidth, solution of equations and calculation of elements internal forces, use of available packages (SAP 2000, STAAD, ROBOT, etc.)

Pre-req: CVLE 213, COMP208

Beam-Column Members - Built-up Columns - Eccentrically Loaded Connections - Slip-Critical Bolts - Frame Connections - Axially and Eccentrically Loaded Column Bases - Built-up Plate Girders - Field Splices - Elastic Composite Construction - Specifications & Detailing. Pre-req: CVLE 425

Elements of highway transportation planning, traffic engineering, geometric design of highways, highway planning, vertical and horizontal Alignment, transition curves, super-elevation, and intersections, highway materials: mineral aggregates and bituminous materials, structural design of rigid and flexible pavements: bituminous pavements, base courses, concrete pavements. Pre-req: CVLE 463 & CVLE 333

Organization and administration: construction company and project, construction project identification and objectives, construction project’s lifecycle, project delivery methods, cost estimating and bidding, staffing for construction, milestones’ planning, and quality control. Pre-req: CVLE 323

Steps for conducting a successful research: formulating a research problem, conceptualizing a research design, constructing an instrument for data collection, writing a research proposal, collecting data, processing & displaying data, writing a research report. Pre-req.: ENGL300.

This is a professional training which should not be less than four weeks. The training is followed by a presentation session where the students are supposed to present what they have learned.

BIM uses for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, create 3D representations of structures on Autodesk Revit, explore spatial relationships between different components of the model, model building information, obtain bills of quantities (BOQ) and bar bending schedules (BBS), document projects and understand the value of the BIM process and what it offers. Pre-req. 324

Sources of water supply, quality of water, water and diseases, water consumptions, collection works and water purification, chlorination and distribution systems, quantity of sewage, sewage systems, and appurtenances, and methods of sewage disposal, sewage treatment: necessity and methods. Pre-req: CVLE 354

Principles of project planning, Gantt chart, networks (activity on arrows and activity on nodes), critical path method, precedence diagraming, schedule control, codes, collaborative planning, resource management (leveling and allocation), project control (earned value analysis), schedule reduction, PERT, line of balance scheduling, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project. Pre-req: CVLE 466

After completing 110 credits of course work, the student becomes eligible to sign up for the Final Year Project (FYP) that extends over two semesters; beginning in Fall-semester (Pre-req.: ENGL300) and ending in the following Spring-semester (Pre-req. CVLE500). The FYP experience requires students to work in teams to complete a specific project, submit a technical report, and give a presentation on a significant, relevant, and comprehensive engineering problem. The FYP is intended to stimulate student creativity and critical thinking, and build skills in formulating, designing, developing, building, communicating, and managing engineering projects. The project aims to provide students with a transitional experience from the academic world to the professional world. Pre-req.: INME221

The CE curriculum includes three 3-credit hour courses as technical electives. The courses are chosen from the courses listed in the table at the end of the page, with their descriptions given thereafter.

Ethical issues in the practice of engineering, corporate responsibility; personal rights; honesty, ethical aspects of safety, risk and liability and conflicts of interest; environmental issues and sustainability; codes of ethics; emphasis on developing the capacity for independent ethical analysis of real cases. Pre-req.: earned 90 crs.

Soil investigation, sampling and in-situ testing. Shallow foundation: types, bearing capacity and settlement, design of isolated, combined and raft foundations. Groundwater control and dewatering. Deep foundations: bearing capacity and settlement / displacement of axially-and laterally-loaded piles, driving formulas, pile load tests, negative skin friction, pile groups; structural design of pile caps. Code requirements, computer applications. Pre-req: CVLE 323 & CVLE 333

After completing 110 credits of course work, the student becomes eligible to sign up for the Final Year Project (FYP) that extends over two semesters; beginning in Fall-semester (Pre-req.: ENGL300) and ending in the following Spring-semester (Pre-req. CVLE500). The FYP experience requires students to work in teams to complete a specific project, submit a technical report, and give a presentation on a significant, relevant, and comprehensive engineering problem. The FYP is intended to stimulate student creativity and critical thinking, and build skills in formulating, designing, developing, building, communicating, and managing engineering projects. The project aims to provide students with a transitional experience from the academic world to the professional world.

The CE curriculum includes three 3-credit hour courses as technical electives. The courses are chosen from the courses listed in the table at the end of the page, with their descriptions given thereafter.

Introducing the student to the engineering profession in general and the learning objectives that new students should attain, as aligned with the ABET requirements. Covering the basics of the engineering profession and engineering ethics. Introduction to the different engineering majors and to the learning objectives as specified by ABET. Insight into different engineering courses that are not technical in nature (e.g., engineering economy) Engineering design tasks that allow the student to start thinking as engineers: problem definition, specification of constraints, investigation of different solution alternatives, implementation of best solution, writing technical reports. Fundamental tools and numerical software used in engineering. The tools and software covered could be generic or specific to a major.

Partial fractions; binomial theorem; roots of polynomial equations; convergence of series; Matrices: Determinants, rank, eigen values, eigenvectors, block decomposition, axes transformation solution of linear system of equations; introduction to complex analysis; conic sections; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 112

Hyperbolic functions; implicit and logarithmic differentiation; derivatives of higher order functions; Leibniz theorem; mean value theorem; partial differentiation and applications; Taylor expansion; methods of integration; improper integrals; multiple Integrals; engineering applications. Pre: MATH 111

Dynamics of a particle, system of particles, and planar rigid bodies using Newton’s law of motion. Work and energy principle, impulse and momentum principle. Free-body diagram and concept of equilibrium. Planar motion and kinematics of rigid bodies.

Electric charges and Coulomb’s Law; Electric field and potential of various charge distributions; electric dipoles; Gauss’s Law in electricity; Capacitance and Dielectrics; Electric conduction current; Resistance and Temperature; Magnetic field of a solenoid; Gauss’s Law in Magnetism; Electromotive force; Electromagnetic induction; Faraday’s law; Self-induction and inductance. Pre-req.: PHYS 120

تقديم إطار عام للغة العربية لغير المتخصصين، وتتناول الموضوعات التالية: العربية بين لغات العالم، النظام الصوتي، النظام الصرفي، النظام النحوي والنظام الكتابي، كما تتناول العربية والتعريب، والعربية والحاسوب، ثم كيف تكتب مقالاً علمياً.

This course aims at introducing students to the principles of human rights and its foundations. The importance of human rights in our societies not only from a theoretical point of view, rather more from a practical one will be highlighted throughout the course. Special attention shall be given to certain global themes on human rights, which touch on critical topics related to our society.

Computer fundamentals. Computer system components: hardware and software. Problem solving and flowcharts/pseudocode. High level programming: data types, structured programming constructs, input and output, expressions and assignments, selection, repetition, arrays.

Number systems and coding, Binary systems. Conversion from decimal to other bases. BCD numbers. Boolean algebra. Logic gates. Function minimization, Tabular method, Karnaugh mapping. Arithmetic functions and circuit design (HA, FA, and ALU). Combinational functions and circuit design (decoder, encoder, multiplexer and de-multiplexer). Sequential circuits components (Latches, RS-FF, D-FF, JK-FF, T-FF). Several laboratory experiments will be based on the simple logic gates.

First- and second-order differential equations with constant and variable coefficients; simultaneous system of differential equations; series solution; Introduction to partial differential equations; Fourier series; Laplace transforms; shifting theorems; convolution theorem; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 281, MATH 282.

Properties of materials: units, dimensions, experimental errors, circular motion of rigid bodies, moment of inertia, compound pendulum, elasticity of materials, Hook’s law, relations between stresses and strains, elastic energy, torsion, gravitation and gravity, satellite motion, pressure measurements, flow of ideal fluids, streamlines and equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s equation and its applications, viscosity of fluids, flow in capillary tubes; Heat: heat and temperature, temperature measurements, specific heat and latent heat, heat transfer by conduction, heat convection, heat transfer by radiation and black body radiation.

Circuit variables: voltage, current, power, and energy. Circuit elements: resistors, inductors, capacitors, voltage sources, and current sources. Circuit reduction techniques: series and parallel resistors and delta-to-wye transformation. Ohm’s law. Kirchhoff’s laws. DC and AC circuit analysis techniques: node-voltage and mesh-current methods, source transformations, Thévenin and Norton equivalent circuits, and maximum power transfer. Self and mutual inductances. AC steady-state power calculations. Balanced three-phase circuits.

A general course that enhances language skills and provides coverage of basic grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing for foundation students. It deals with basic competence in reading, through exercises on getting main ideas, guessing meaning from context, understanding details, predicting and inferencing. Writing development from paragraph to composition, proceeding through writing and developing of topics sentences, supporting sentences and paragraph writing is the focus of the course. Writing and reading build vocabulary through exercises and dictionary use and cloze exercises. The latter develop grammar where the use of nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs, transition signals, the reconstructing of sentences and main and subordinating clauses is practiced.

A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases and ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.

Students write essays on different topics related to argumentation or presentation of concepts and ideas in an organized manner. This is in addition to descriptive, narrative, reflective, and creative writing. Topics chosen are related to the students’ culture diagram as well as current affairs. The ability of students to write academically and classify and organize ideas is stressed. Pre-req.: ENGL 001.

This component encompasses 8 Credits of General Elective courses selected from the University Elective Courses.

The content of this lab is directly related to the courses POWE 212, COME 214. Co-requisite.: COME 214.

Transient analysis, Laplace transform and its application to circuit analysis, two-port networks, frequency selective passive and active circuits. Pre-requisite: POWE 212.

Introduction to semiconductor physics, junction diodes: construction, I-V characteristics, circuit models, applications, special purpose diodes: Zener diodes. Bipolar junction transistors (BJT) and field effect transistors (FET): types, physical structures, basic configurations, characteristic curves, circuit models, biasing circuits, small-signal amplifiers. Pre-requisite.: POWE 212.

Recursion. Arrays, basic sorting and searching. Pointers. Functions (call by reference). Character and strings. Structures, union, and bit manipulation. File operations, sequential and random. Preprocessing directives. Pre-req.: COMP 208.

Latches and flip-flops. Synchronous and asynchronous sequential systems. Design of sequential circuits using state diagrams. Registers and Counters. Programmable logic devices (PAL and PLA). Control and Datapath units. Cache memory concept. Serial data transfer for multiple registers. Types of RAM and ROM. Cache memory concept. ALU functions and circuits. Binary multipliers. BCD functions and circuits. Several laboratory experiments and projects will be based on course topics. Pre-req.: COMP 225.

Three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate systems: Cartesian, Cylindrical and Spherical. Vector Analysis: Gradient, Divergence and Curl of fields, Divergence theorem, Stokes’s theorem. Fundamental Postulates of Electrostatics in free space, Coulomb’s Law in space, Gauss’s Law in space. Material Media: Conductors and Dielectrics, Polarization, Electric Flux Density. Boundary Conditions. Capacitors and Electrostatic Energy. Poisson’s Equation, Laplace’s Equation, Method of Images, Boundary Value Problems, Steady Electric Currents: conduction and convection currents, equation of continuity, boundary conditions for current density. Resistance and Power calculations. Fundamental Postulates of Magnetostatics in free space, Biot-Savart law in space, Ampere’s Law in space. Magnetic materials: Magnetization, Inductance and Magnetostatic Energy. Magnetic circuit analysis. Introduction to Magnetic Forces and Torques. Time varying fields: Faraday’s Law for Electromagnetic Induction (stationary circuit in a time-varying magnetic field, Transformers, moving circuit in steady and time-varying magnetic fields), Maxwell’s Equations, Electromagnetic boundary conditions. Pre-req.: PHYS 281.

BJT and FET amplifiers: Types, circuit models, frequency response, differential and multistage amplifiers, large signal analysis and power amplifiers, operational amplifiers: Characteristics, applications, imperfections, feedback amplifiers, sinusoidal oscillators and multi-vibrators. Pre-req.: COME 221.

The content of this lab is directly related to the courses COME 221, COME 222.Co-req: COME 222.

This course introduces the design of a generic central processing unit (CPU), focusing on its role as the core of computer systems. Topics include arithmetic logic unit design, control unit design, registers, address, data, and control buses, with reference to standard implementations. Single and multi-core processors. Machine and assembly languages of a standard microprocessor are used to illustrate the design and its interface with upper layers such as operating systems, control drivers, and compilers. Several laboratory experiments will be based on microcontrollers. Pre-requisite.: COMP 226.

Basic oral communication principles and theories; body, intonation, and stress language considerations; speaker-listener relationship; speech topic, context and audience; planning, preparing and delivering of platform speeches; showcase and spotlight ideas; group interactions; projects and formal presentations. Pre-req.: ENGL 211.

Basics principles and techniques of economic analysis of engineering project, time value of money, cost allocation and estimation, evaluation of engineering projects and investments, depreciation, inflation, loan financing, after-tax cash flow analysis, selection among mutually exclusive alternatives using present worth, annual worth, internal rate of return, benefit to cost ratio.

Curve fitting; function approximation; iterative method for finding roots; solution of systems of linear equations; numerical differentiation and integrations; numerical solution for ordinary differential equations (first order, simultaneous system, second order; special functions; numerical analysis software; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 283.

Probability space, conditional probability and independence, and probability theorems; Random variables, and density functions, joint probability; expectation, variance and covariance, Discrete and continuous distributions; statistical measures: mean, mode, variance, standard deviation; statistical distribution: t- distribution, chi- distribution; sampling theory; Theory of estimation, confidence intervals; Hypothesis testing. Pre-req.: MATH 282.

Bonding in solids; crystal structures; x-ray diffraction; electron models; band theory; crystal defects; electrical, thermal, optical and magnetic properties of solid state materials from a chemical perspective; fabrication techniques and modern applications.

Ethical issues in the practice of engineering, corporate responsibility; personal rights; honesty, ethical aspects of safety, risk and liability and conflicts of interest; environmental issues and sustainability; codes of ethics; emphasis on developing the capacity for independent ethical analysis of real cases. Pre-req.: earned 90 crs.

An introductory course designed around the development of business plan. The course examines how to formulate business ideas, select a location, select a legal form of organization, locate financing source, assess the market, and develop a human resources management system.

This component encompasses 8 Credits of General Elective courses selected from the University Elective Courses

Review of Maxwell’s equations. Plane waves in material media. Polarization of waves. Poynting vector. Reflection and transmission of waves. Normal and oblique incidence. Propagation of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere. High frequency transmission lines. Smith chart. Matching techniques. Rectangular and cylindrical waveguides. Antennas: propagation mechanism. Antennas parameters and radiation potentials. Linear antennas (elementary dipole, short dipole, linear dipole), antenna arrays. Pre-requisite.: POWE 271.

Signals and systems properties and classifications. Continuous Linear Time-Invariant systems. Analytical and graphical convolution and correlation. Fourier series and Fourier Transform. Hilbert transform, pre-envelope, complex envelope. Laplace transform. Frequency spectra, energy and power spectra. Frequency response and transfer function, impulse response and step response. Analog Filter design. Butterworth and Chebyshev filters. 

Different types of transducers and their applications.  Instruments used in measuring electrical quantities.  Display instruments.  Signal generators.  Digital to analog and analog to digital conversion.  Data acquisition systems components, hardware and software. Pre-requisite: COME 221 or COME 223.

Topics include assembly language programming, microprocessor software applications, PPI and interfacing techniques: I/O port design and handshaking protocols; I/O programming, I/O interface design, Direct Memory Access, data communications, interrupt control systems; parallel and serial interfaces; timers. Several laboratory experiments will be based on microprocessors and/or microcontrollers. Pre-req: COMP 325 or COMP 328

Overview of power system structure, single-phase and three-phase transformers, synchronous generators, transmission lines and induction motors. Low-voltage power distribution in residential buildings. Pre-req:  POWE 271. 

Transmission and reception of analog signals (AM, FM, PM). Performance of analog modulation schemes in the presence of noise. Building block of a digital transmission system and the differences with analog transmission. Digital communication concepts: analog to digital conversion, pulse coded modulation, transmission and reception of digital signals; pulse shaping and digital modulation. Pre-requisite.: COME 381, MATH 381.

Sampling, Quantization and SQNR. Signal Reconstruction and anti-aliasing filter. Discrete time signals. Difference equations and impulse responses. BIBO stability. Digital convolution. Discrete Fourier Transform and Fast Fourier Transform. Z-transform. Digital filter frequency response and transfer function. Z-plane stability. Realization of digital filters. Methods of FIR and IIR filter designs. Digital Butterworth and Chebyshev filter designs. Pre-requisite: COME 381.

Coaxial transmission lines, Microstrip transmission lines. Cavity resonators. Special Antennas: Loop antenna, Traveling wave antenna. Helical antenna. Yagi antenna, Aperture principles. Microwave antennas: Horn, parabolic and microstrip antennas. Introduction to radar systems. Introduction to line of sight radio links. Introduction to satellite systems. Pre-requisite: COME372.

The contents of this lab are directly related to the courses COME 372, COME 473. Co-requisite: COME 473.

Networking topologies and architecture. TCP/IP protocol stack: application layer, transport layer, network layer, data link layer, physical layer. Network security. Implementation of networking concepts in current communication technologies. Introduction to emerging topics in communication networks. Pre-requisite: COMP 225 

This lab covers topics discussed in COME 580. Co-requisite: COME 580.

The CEE curriculum includes 12-credit hour courses as technical electives.

This is a professional training which should not be less than four weeks. The training is followed by a presentation session where the students are supposed to present what they have learned. Refer to the department policy for further details.

Scattering parameters. Microwave instrumentations: Reflection coefficient measurements, transmission coefficient measurements, S-parameters measurements, power measurements, dielectric constant measurements, and frequency measurements. Microwave passive components design: T-junction, attenuators, isolators, circulators, couplers, filters. Microstrip components: Power dividers, hybrid couplers, coupled transmission lines, filters. Pre-requisite: COME372. 

Data transmission through information theoretic concepts: entropy and its use in the design of source coding algorithms, mutual information and its use in the definition of channel capacity, channel coding. Spectral and power efficiency of digital modulation schemes and their performance in the presence of noise. Advanced Intersymbol interference mitigation techniques (e.g., equalizers). Pre-requisite: COME 380.

The contents of this lab are directly related to the courses COME 380, COME 485. Co-requisite: COME 485.

Why to Conduct Scientific Research, Stepping in: Research Methodology, formulating a research problem, conceptualizing a research design, constructing an instrument for data collection, selecting samples, writing a research proposal, collecting data, processing & displaying data, writing a research report. Conducting Scientific Research at the faculty of Engineering. Pre-requisite: ENGL300

After completing 120 credits of course work, the student becomes eligible to sign up for the Final Year Project (FYP) that extends over two semesters; beginning in Fall-semester and ending in the following Spring-semester. The FYP experience requires students to work in teams to complete a specific project, submit a technical report, and give a presentation on a significant, relevant, and comprehensive engineering problem. The FYP is intended to stimulate student creativity and critical thinking, and build skills in formulating, designing, developing, building, communicating, and managing engineering projects. The project aims to provide students with a transitional experience from the academic world to the professional world. Pre/Co-requisite: COME 500 , Coreq for COME 501, COME 501 Pre INME221* ,COME501 Prereq for COME 502 . (* starting from Spring2023-2024).

Review of basic communication systems. Introduction to optical communication systems. Fiber characteristics. Impact of different types of dispersion on bit rates. Optical transmitters and receivers. Lasers. Optical amplifiers. Long haul and multi-channel systems. Pre-requisite: POWE 271.

The CEE curriculum includes 12-credit hour courses as technical electives.

After completing 120 credits of course work, the student becomes eligible to sign up for the Final Year Project (FYP) that extends over two semesters; beginning in Fall-semester and ending in the following Spring-semester. The FYP experience requires students to work in teams to complete a specific project, submit a technical report, and give a presentation on a significant, relevant, and comprehensive engineering problem. The FYP is intended to stimulate student creativity and critical thinking, and build skills in formulating, designing, developing, building, communicating, and managing engineering projects. The project aims to provide students with a transitional experience from the academic world to the professional world. Pre/Co-requisite: COME 500. Refer to the Final Year Project Policy for more details.

The content of this lab is directly related to the course COME 472.Pre-req.: COME 472.

Fundamental theoretical concepts in wireless communication systems. Characterization and modeling of the wireless channel, Performance of digital communication schemes over wireless fading channels, spread spectrum techniques, diversity techniques, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM). multiple-input multiple output (MIMO). Introduction to emerging topics in wireless communications. Pre-requisite: COME 485.

This lab covers topics discussed in COME 592. Co-requisite: COME 592. 

The CEE curriculum includes 12-credit hour courses as technical electives.

The CEE curriculum includes 12-credit hour courses as technical electives.

A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases and ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.

Introducing the student to the engineering profession in general and the learning objectives that new students should attain, as aligned with the ABET requirements. Covering the basics of the engineering profession and engineering ethics. Introduction to the different engineering majors and to the learning objectives as specified by ABET. Insight into different engineering courses that are not technical in nature (e.g., engineering economy) Engineering design tasks that allow the student to start thinking as engineers: problem definition, specification of constraints, investigation of different solution alternatives, implementation of best solution, writing technical reports. Fundamental tools and numerical software used in engineering. The tools and software covered could be generic or specific to a major.

Partial fractions; binomial theorem; roots of polynomial equations; convergence of series; Matrices: Determinants, rank, eigen values, eigenvectors, block decomposition, axes transformation solution of linear system of equations; introduction to complex analysis; conic sections; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 112

Hyperbolic functions; implicit and logarithmic differentiation; derivatives of higher order functions; Leibniz theorem; mean value theorem; partial differentiation and applications; Taylor expansion; methods of integration; improper integrals; multiple Integrals; engineering applications. Pre: MATH 111

Electric charges and Coulomb’s Law; Electric field and potential of various charge distributions; electric dipoles; Gauss’s Law in electricity; Capacitance and Dielectrics; Electric conduction current; Resistance and Temperature; Magnetic field of a solenoid; Gauss’s Law in Magnetism; Electromotive force; Electromagnetic induction; Faraday’s law; Self-induction and inductance. Pre-req.: PHYS 120

This component encompasses 8 Credits of General Elective courses selected from the University Elective Courses

Bonding in solids; crystal structures; x-ray diffraction; electron models; band theory; crystal defects; electrical, thermal, optical and magnetic properties of solid state materials from a chemical perspective; fabrication techniques and modern applications.

First- and second-order differential equations with constant and variable coefficients; simultaneous system of differential equations; series solution; Introduction to partial differential equations; Fourier series; Laplace transforms; shifting theorems; convolution theorem; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 281, MATH 282.

Probability space, conditional probability and independence, and probability theorems; Random variables, and density functions, joint probability; expectation, variance and covariance, Discrete and continuous distributions; statistical measures: mean, mode, variance, standard deviation; statistical distribution: t- distribution, chi- distribution; sampling theory; Theory of estimation, confidence intervals; Hypothesis testing. Pre-req.: MATH 282.

Dynamics of a particle, system of particles, and planar rigid bodies using Newton’s law of motion. Work and energy principle, impulse and momentum principle. Free-body diagram and concept of equilibrium. Planar motion and kinematics of rigid bodies.

Properties of materials: units, dimensions, experimental errors, circular motion of rigid bodies, moment of inertia, compound pendulum, elasticity of materials, Hook’s law, relations between stresses and strains, elastic energy, torsion, gravitation and gravity, satellite motion, pressure measurements, flow of ideal fluids, streamlines and equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s equation and its applications, viscosity of fluids, flow in capillary tubes; Heat: heat and temperature, temperature measurements, specific heat and latent heat, heat transfer by conduction, heat convection, heat transfer by radiation and black body radiation.

Circuit variables: voltage, current, power, and energy. Circuit elements: resistors, inductors, capacitors, voltage sources, and current sources. Circuit reduction techniques: series and parallel resistors and delta-to-wye transformation. Ohm’s law. Kirchhoff’s laws. DC and AC circuit analysis techniques: node-voltage and mesh-current methods, source transformations, Thévenin and Norton equivalent circuits, and maximum power transfer. Self and mutual inductances. AC steady-state power calculations. Balanced three-phase circuits.

تقديم إطار عام للغة العربية لغير المتخصصين، وتتناول الموضوعات التالية: العربية بين لغات العالم، النظام الصوتي، النظام الصرفي، النظام النحوي والنظام الكتابي، كما تتناول العربية والتعريب، والعربية والحاسوب، ثم كيف تكتب مقالاً علمياً.

A general course that enhances language skills and provides coverage of basic grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing for foundation students. It deals with basic competence in reading, through exercises on getting main ideas, guessing meaning from context, understanding details, predicting and inferencing. Writing development from paragraph to composition, proceeding through writing and developing of topics sentences, supporting sentences and paragraph writing is the focus of the course. Writing and reading build vocabulary through exercises and dictionary use and cloze exercises. The latter develop grammar where the use of nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs, transition signals, the reconstructing of sentences and main and subordinating clauses is practiced.

This component encompasses 8 Credits of General Elective courses selected from the University Elective Courses.

The content of this lab is directly related to the courses POWE 212, COME 214. Co-requisite.: COME 214.

Transient analysis, Laplace transform and its application to circuit analysis, two-port networks, frequency selective passive and active circuits. Pre-requisite: POWE 212.

Introduction to semiconductor physics, junction diodes: construction, I-V characteristics, circuit models, applications, special purpose diodes: Zener diodes. Bipolar junction transistors (BJT) and field effect transistors (FET): types, physical structures, basic configurations, characteristic curves, circuit models, biasing circuits, small-signal amplifiers. Pre-requisite.: POWE 212.

This lab serves the COME 221 course. Co-req.: COME 221.

Number systems and coding, Binary systems. Conversion from decimal to other bases. BCD numbers. Boolean algebra. Logic gates. Function minimization, Tabular method, Karnaugh mapping. Arithmetic functions and circuit design (HA, FA, and ALU). Combinational functions and circuit design (decoder, encoder, multiplexer and de-multiplexer). Sequential circuits components (Latches, RS-FF, D-FF, JK-FF, T-FF). Several laboratory experiments will be based on the simple logic gates.

Curve fitting; function approximation; iterative method for finding roots; solution of systems of linear equations; numerical differentiation and integrations; numerical solution for ordinary differential equations (first order, simultaneous system, second order; special functions; numerical analysis software; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 283.

Three-dimensional orthogonal coordinate systems: Cartesian, Cylindrical and Spherical. Vector Analysis: Gradient, Divergence and Curl of fields, Divergence theorem, Stokes’s theorem. Fundamental Postulates of Electrostatics in free space, Coulomb’s Law in space, Gauss’s Law in space. Material Media: Conductors and Dielectrics, Polarization, Electric Flux Density. Boundary Conditions. Capacitors and Electrostatic Energy. Poisson’s Equation, Laplace’s Equation, Method of Images, Boundary Value Problems, Steady Electric Currents: conduction and convection currents, equation of continuity, boundary conditions for current density. Resistance and Power calculations. Fundamental Postulates of Magnetostatics in free space, Biot-Savart law in space, Ampere’s Law in space. Magnetic materials: Magnetization, Inductance and Magnetostatic Energy. Magnetic circuit analysis. Introduction to Magnetic Forces and Torques. Time varying fields: Faraday’s Law for Electromagnetic Induction (stationary circuit in a time-varying magnetic field, Transformers, moving circuit in steady and time-varying magnetic fields), Maxwell’s Equations, Electromagnetic boundary conditions. Pre-req.: PHYS 281.

An introduction to basic computer organizations: Memory, Registers and Counters. Control and Data path units. Data transfer for multiple register. RAM and ROM. Instruction sets; assembly and machine languages. Detailed study of a particular microcomputer architecture and instruction set; assembly language programming and techniques; interrupt control systems; parallel and serial interfaces; the design of various types of digital as well as analog interfaces. Pre-req: COMP 225.

Laboratory provides practical hands-on experience with microprocessor and/or microcontrollers software application and interfacing techniques. Pre-req: COMP 225 & Co-req: COMP 226.

Students write essays on different topics related to argumentation or presentation of concepts and ideas in an organized manner. This is in addition to descriptive, narrative, reflective, and creative writing. Topics chosen are related to the students’ culture diagram as well as current affairs. The ability of students to write academically and classify and organize ideas is stressed. Pre-req.: ENGL 001.

Power networks structure. Overhead transmission lines: parameters, constants, performance, load ability and compensation. Insulators and corona effect. Mechanical design. Underground power cables. Distribution systems: design, equipment and layouts. Reactive compensation and power factor correction. Pre-req.: POWE 271.

This lab serves the POWE 324 course. Co-req.: POWE 324.

History and role of control systems. Transfer function models. Block diagram representation and reduction. Transient and steady-state response analyses. Root-locus analysis and design. Frequency-response analysis and design. Simulation using MATLAB. Pre-requisite: MATH 283, COME 214.

This lab serves the POWE 342 course. Co-req.: POWE 342.

Measurement errors. Measuring elements. Analogue and digital measuring instruments: voltmeter, ammeter, power meter, and energy meter. Instrument transformers. Measuring amplifiers. Analogue and digital oscilloscopes. Measurement of electrical quantities. Measurement systems: sensors and transducers. Installation and calibration of instruments. Pre-req.: MATH 381, COME 221.

Basic oral communication principles and theories; body, intonation, and stress language considerations; speaker-listener relationship; speech topic, context and audience; planning, preparing and delivering of platform speeches; showcase and spotlight ideas; group interactions; projects and formal presentations. Pre-req.: ENGL 211.

Ethical issues in the practice of engineering, corporate responsibility; personal rights; honesty, ethical aspects of safety, risk and liability and conflicts of interest; environmental issues and sustainability; codes of ethics; emphasis on developing the capacity for independent ethical analysis of real cases. Pre-req.: earned 90 crs.

An introductory course designed around the development of business plan. The course examines how to formulate business ideas, select a location, select a legal form of organization, locate financing source, assess the market, and develop a human resources management system.

This course aims at introducing students to the principles of human rights and its foundations. The importance of human rights in our societies not only from a theoretical point of view, rather more from a practical one will be highlighted throughout the course. Special attention shall be given to certain global themes on human rights, which touch on critical topics related to our society.

This component encompasses 8 Credits of General Elective courses selected from the University Elective Courses

Digital signal processing scheme, sampling and quantization, digital signals properties and useful operations, digital systems properties and classifications, digital convolution. Discrete Fourier transform, fast Fourier transform, z-transform: properties, solution of difference equation and convolution using z-transform. Difference equations and digital filters, z-plane pole-zero plot stability, digital filter frequency response. Design of digital filters: FIR using Fourier transform design and window method, IIR using bilinear transformation design method.

Power system modeling. Per-unit systems. Power flow analysis. Network stability analysis. Balanced faults. Symmetrical components and short circuit analysis. Introduction to economic dispatch and introduction to control of generation. Use of power system simulation packages. Pre-req.: MATH 284, POWE 324. 

Introduction to power switches: diode, thyristor, triac, diac, GTO, BJT, MOSFET, IGBT, characteristics, modes of operation, selection of switches, firing circuit design and application, analysis and design of suitable circuits and subsystems for practical applications such as dimmer circuit and dc motor control circuit, calculation of switching losses, evaluation of THD and associated power losses. Rectifying circuits: single-phase and three-phase, uncontrolled, half-controlled and fully-controlled rectifiers for different types of passive loads, evaluation and demonstration of steady state voltages and currents, calculation of efficiency, PF and THD of such converters. Circuit analysis software such as PSIM, PROTEUS or MATLAB. Pre-req.: COME 221.

This lab serves the POWE 433 course. Co-req.: POWE 433.

History of Electric Machinery. Magnetic circuits. Principles of energy conversion. Single-phase transformers: construction, theory of operation, equivalent circuit, power flow, regulation and testing, autotransformer, tap-change transformer. Three-phase transformers: connections, per-unit equivalent circuit and special connections. DC Machines: construction, theory of operation, armature reaction and commutation, induced voltage, developed torque and equivalent circuits for separately excited, series, parallel and compound DC generators and DC motors, starting methods of DC motors. PMDC motors and brushless DC motors: construction, theory of operation and applications. Introduction to DC motor drives. Pre-req.: POWE 271.

This lab serves the POWE 435 course. Co-req.: POWE 435.

Modern control versus classical control. State-space representation of dynamic systems. Matrix algebra. Analysis of linear state equations. Equilibrium points and stability. Controllability and observability. State equations and transfer function matrices. Pole-placement design. Simulation using MATLAB. Pre-req.: POWE 342.

Computer fundamentals. Computer system components: hardware and software. Problem solving and flowcharts/pseudocode. High level programming: data types, structured programming constructs, input and output, expressions and assignments, selection, repetition, arrays.

Basics principles and techniques of economic analysis of engineering project, time value of money, cost allocation and estimation, evaluation of engineering projects and investments, depreciation, inflation, loan financing, after-tax cash flow analysis, selection among mutually exclusive alternatives using present worth, annual worth, internal rate of return, benefit to cost ratio.

Protective relaying fundamentals, relay and switchgear characteristics, over-current relays. Zone of protection. Reclosers and fuses. High voltage distance protection and carrier schemes. Differential relays. Protection of generators, motors, transformers, and busbars. Relay coordination. Pre-req.: POWE 423.

This lab serves the POWE 420 course. Co-req.: POWE 420.

Single and three phase AC voltage controllers for different types of loads. Introduction to induction motor speed control and static VAR control. DC to DC converters: linear voltage regulation, design consideration for buck, boost and cuk converters, modes of operation, effect of ripples, single, two and four-quadrant operation of DC motor speed control, design of buck-boost circuit for PV panels. Single phase and three phase inverters: square wave inverter, Fourier analysis and THD calculation, single phase and three phase multilevel inverter, bipolar and unipolar PWM technique, voltage control through pulse amplitude and PWM techniques, three phase PWM inverter and induction motor application. Circuit analysis software such as PSIM, PROTEUS or MATLAB. Pre-req.: POWE 433.

Three-phase AC machines: winding connections, rotating magnetic field theory, three phase induced voltages and torque. Three-phase induction motors: construction, theory of operation, equivalent circuit, power flow and regulation, starting and testing, torque speed analysis. Synchronous generators and motors: construction, theory of operation, induced voltage, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and parallel operation. Single phase induction motor: construction, theory of operation, equivalent circuit, different types of starting methods and applications. Variable reluctance machines: switched reluctance, synchronous reluctance, and stepper motor. Hysteresis motor. Linear machine: induction, synchronous reluctance. Universal motor: construction theory of operation. Pre-req.: POWE 435.

This lab serves the POWE 436 course. Co-req.: POWE 436.

This is a professional training which should not be less than four weeks. The training is followed by a presentation session where the students are supposed to present what they have learned. Refer to the department policy for further details.

Why to Conduct Scientific Research, Stepping in: Research Methodology, formulating a research problem, conceptualizing a research design, constructing an instrument for data collection, selecting samples, writing a research proposal, collecting data, processing & displaying data, writing a research report. Conducting Scientific Research at the faculty of Engineering. Pre-requisite: ENGL 300

After completing 110 credits of course work, the student becomes eligible to sign up for the Final Year Project (FYP) that extends over two semesters; beginning in Fall-semester and ending in the following Spring-semester. The FYP experience requires students to work in teams to complete a specific project, submit a technical report, and give a presentation on a significant, relevant, and comprehensive engineering problem. The FYP is intended to stimulate student creativity and critical thinking and build skills in formulating, designing, developing, building, communicating, and managing engineering projects. The project aims to provide students with a transitional experience from the academic world to the professional world.

Refer to the Final Year Project Policy for more details.

*Starting from spring 2023/2024

Modeling, analysis, design, construction, efficiency and application of photovoltaic and wind energy systems. Introduction to fuel cells and hydrogen cycle. Introduction to business and career opportunities in renewable energy. Pre-req.: POWE 434, POWE 436.

History of electric drives and their elementary components, types of loads and dynamics of motor load combination, thermal limitation, considerations and classification of electric motors, analysis of different types of duties in drive systems, load cycle and motor rating selection of electric motors, steady-state stability of an electric drive. DC series, shunt, separately excited, characteristics curves with classical methods of speed controls (resistance, voltage and field control), design of chopper fed DC drives, first, second and fourth quadrant drive. Induction motor drives: performance and characteristics of classical drives (rotor resistance, supply voltage and supply voltage-frequency), modern drives (rotor injected voltage, slip power control, slip power recovery, stator voltage-current and frequency control), modern and classical methods for starting and braking of induction motors, industrial applications of electric drives. Pre-req.: POWE 434, POWE 436.

This lab serves the POWE 531 course. Co-req.: POWE 531.

Automation and the economy. Hardwired logic versus programmable logic. Control system components. Industrial motor control: starting, braking, reversal, and sequencing. Introduction to programmable logic controllers. PLC hardware and memory organization. Ladder logic. Sequential and combinational logic instructions. Timers and counters programming. Data manipulation instructions. Math instructions. Installation practices and troubleshooting. Pre-req.: COMP 208, POWE 344.

This lab serves the POWE 543 course. Co-req.: POWE 543.

The EPM curriculum includes two 12-credit hours as technical electives.

After completing 110 credits of course work, the student becomes eligible to sign up for the Final Year Project (FYP) that extends over two semesters; beginning in Fall-semester and ending in the following Spring-semester. The FYP experience requires students to work in teams to complete a specific project, submit a technical report, and give a presentation on a significant, relevant, and comprehensive engineering problem. The FYP is intended to stimulate student creativity and critical thinking and build skills in formulating, designing, developing, building, communicating, and managing engineering projects. The project aims to provide students with a transitional experience from the academic world to the professional world.

Refer to the Final Year Project Policy for more details.

*Starting from spring 2023/2024

Overview of thermodynamics. Characteristics and operation of thermal units. Introduction to optimization techniques. Economic dispatch of thermal units and methods of solution. Unit commitment and forward dynamic programming. Generation with limited energy supply. Hydrothermal coordination. Demand forecast and reliability of generation. Pre-req.: POWE 436.

The EPM curriculum includes two 12-credit hours as technical electives.

A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases and ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.

Partial fractions; binomial theorem; roots of polynomial equations; convergence of series; Matrices: Determinants, rank, eigen values, eigenvectors, block decomposition, axes transformation solution of linear system of equations; introduction to complex analysis; conic sections; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 112

Constructional Geometry-constructing tangents. Plane curves and polygons. Orthographic drawing and theory of sketching shapes and surface identification. Orthographic projection of views. Sectional views and conventions. Pictorial drawing. Applications of Auto-CAD software for 2D drawings.

Dynamics of a particle, system of particles, and planar rigid bodies using Newton’s law of motion. Work and energy principle, impulse and momentum principle. Free-body diagram and concept of equilibrium. Planar motion and kinematics of rigid bodies.

Properties of materials: units, dimensions, experimental errors, circular motion of rigid bodies, moment of inertia, compound pendulum, elasticity of materials, Hook’s law, relations between stresses and strains, elastic energy, torsion, gravitation and gravity, satellite motion, pressure measurements, flow of ideal fluids, streamlines and equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s equation and its applications, viscosity of fluids, flow in capillary tubes; Heat: heat and temperature, temperature measurements, specific heat and latent heat, heat transfer by conduction, heat convection, heat transfer by radiation and black body radiation.

This course aims at introducing students to the principles of human rights and its foundations. The importance of human rights in our societies not only from a theoretical point of view, rather more from a practical one will be highlighted throughout the course. Special attention shall be given to certain global themes on human rights, which touch on critical topics related to our society.

Computer fundamentals. Computer system components: hardware and software. Problem solving and flowcharts/pseudocode. High level programming: data types, structured programming constructs, input and output, expressions and assignments, selection, repetition, arrays.

Force vectors (analytical and graphical methods), free-body diagrams; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; structural elements and supports; plane and space trusses; axial, shear, and moment diagrams of beams; Cable-supported structures. Friction; center of gravity and centroid; moment of inertia. Applications.

Introduction to material & material Properties. Structure of metals, principles of material properties and theory of elasticity, metal alloys, strengthening by heat treatment, material selection for different engineering applications, Phase diagram & diffusion of materials. Pre-req.: PHYS282.

Hyperbolic functions; implicit and logarithmic differentiation; derivatives of higher order functions; Leibniz theorem; mean value theorem; partial differentiation and applications; Taylor expansion; methods of integration; improper integrals; multiple Integrals; engineering applications. Pre: MATH 111

Machines and mechanisms. Principles of motion generation and introduction to the concepts of mobility, degrees of freedom and kinematic chains. Graphical linkage synthesis, path and function generation. Position, velocity and analysis of mechanisms. Kinetostatic analysis of rigid mechanisms. Computer-aided solutions. Project. Pre-req.: MCHE 213.

Electric charges and Coulomb’s Law; Electric field and potential of various charge distributions; electric dipoles; Gauss’s Law in electricity; Capacitance and Dielectrics; Electric conduction current; Resistance and Temperature; Magnetic field of a solenoid; Gauss’s Law in Magnetism; Electromotive force; Electromagnetic induction; Faraday’s law; Self-induction and inductance. Pre-req.: PHYS 120

تقديم إطار عام للغة العربية لغير المتخصصين، وتتناول الموضوعات التالية: العربية بين لغات العالم، النظام الصوتي، النظام الصرفي، النظام النحوي والنظام الكتابي، كما تتناول العربية والتعريب، والعربية والحاسوب، ثم كيف تكتب مقالاً علمياً.

A general course that enhances language skills and provides coverage of basic grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing for foundation students. It deals with basic competence in reading, through exercises on getting main ideas, guessing meaning from context, understanding details, predicting and inferencing. Writing development from paragraph to composition, proceeding through writing and developing of topics sentences, supporting sentences and paragraph writing is the focus of the course. Writing and reading build vocabulary through exercises and dictionary use and cloze exercises. The latter develop grammar where the use of nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs, transition signals, the reconstructing of sentences and main and subordinating clauses is practiced.

This component encompasses 8 Credits of General Elective courses selected from the University Elective Courses.

First- and second-order differential equations with constant and variable coefficients; simultaneous system of differential equations; series solution; Introduction to partial differential equations; Fourier series; Laplace transforms; shifting theorems; convolution theorem; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 281, MATH 282.

Introduction to the mechanics of deformable bodies considering linear material response. Load-stress, stress-strain, and strain-displacement relations. Tension/compression of rods and trusses, torsion of shafts, bending in beams, bucking of columns, and pressure vessels. Analysis of combined loading. Mohr circle analysis. Stress-strain transformations. Statically indeterminate structures. Pre-req.: CVLE 210, Co-req.: INME 211.

Types of gears, gear tooth terminology and relations for spur, helical, bevel and worm gearing. Kinematic analysis and synthesis of ordinary and planetary gear trains. Types and synthesis of cam-follower mechanisms for specified follower motion. Balancing of mechanisms and rotating machinery. Flywheel design. Computer-aided solutions. Project. Pre-req.: MCHE 216.

 Introduction and basic concepts. Properties of pure substances. Energy analysis of closed systems. Mass and energy analysis of control volumes. Second law of Thermodynamics. Heat engines and Carnot cycle. Refrigerators and heat pumps. Entropy Gas power cycles. Vapor refrigeration cycles. Pre-req.: PHYS 282.

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Fluid properties, Fluid static, Forces on immersed surfaces, buoyancy and stability of floating bodies, fluid masses subjected to acceleration, vortex motion. Basic fluid dynamic equation, Continuity equation, Bernoulli's equation, Bernoulli's equation application. Fluid flow in pipelines, pipe losses, major and minor losses calculation, series and parallel pipes. Pre-req.: PHYS 282.

Circuit variables. Ohm’s law. Kirchhoff’s laws. Series and parallel resistors. Voltage and current divider circuits. Delta-to-Wye transformation. Node-voltage and mesh-current methods. Thevenin equivalent circuit. Operational amplifiers. Sinusoidal steady-state analysis and power computations. Balanced-three phase circuits. Active filter circuits. Pre-req.: PHYS 281.

Curve fitting; function approximation; iterative method for finding roots; solution of systems of linear equations; numerical differentiation and integrations; numerical solution for ordinary differential equations (first order, simultaneous system, second order; special functions; numerical analysis software; engineering applications. Pre-req.: MATH 283.

Probability space, conditional probability and independence, and probability theorems; Random variables, and density functions, joint probability; expectation, variance and covariance, Discrete and continuous distributions; statistical measures: mean, mode, variance, standard deviation; statistical distribution: t- distribution, chi- distribution; sampling theory; Theory of estimation, confidence intervals; Hypothesis testing. Pre-req.: MATH 282.

Introduction to mechatronic systems. Basic electronic components. Overview of analogue and digital electronic circuits. Semiconductors and the PN Junction. Diode circuits and applications. Rectification – half- and full-wave. Bipolar junction transistors. IGBT and MOSFET operation and circuits. Motor drives. Applications. Pre-req.: POWE 211, Co-req.: MCHE 214L.

Laboratory instruments; Basic electrical circuits; Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits; Voltage divider and resistance bridge circuits; passive and active filters; Applications on diodes, bipolar transistors, and FET switching circuits; Applications on operational amplifiers and oscillators. Co-req.: MCHE 214.

Overview of the mechanical design process. Analytical concepts and tools for the design of machine elements. Failure theories. Design for strength under static and fatigue loading. Design for rigidity. Design of shafts. Design of non-permanent joints (fasteners and keys) and power screws. Design of permanent joints: rivets, welds and adhesive joints. Design of mechanical springs. Computer aided applications. Pre-req.: MCHE 201 and MCHE 311.

Ideal and actual vapor power cycles. Rankine cycle parameters impact. Reheat and regenerative steam power cycles. Co-generation cycle concept. Steam flow through nozzles and turbines. Gas turbines (Regeneration, inter-cooling, and reheat cycles). Combined power cycle. Research by topics. Pre-req.: MCHE 321.

Dimension analysis using PI-Theorem. Fluid flow kinematics for three- dimensional fluid motions, velocity potential, Basic and combined flow field applications, Continuity equation. Lift and Drag forces. Navier-Stokes equations, Applications on Navier-Stokes equations. Pre-req.: MCHE 331.

Students write essays on different topics related to argumentation or presentation of concepts and ideas in an organized manner. This is in addition to descriptive, narrative, reflective, and creative writing. Topics chosen are related to the students’ culture diagram as well as current affairs. The ability of students to write academically and classify and organize ideas is stressed. Pre-req.: ENGL 001.

An introductory course designed around the development of business plan. The course examines how to formulate business ideas, select a location, select a legal form of organization, locate financing source, assess the market, and develop a human resources management system.

This component encompasses 8 Credits of General Elective courses selected from the University Elective Courses.

Bonding in solids; crystal structures; x-ray diffraction; electron models; band theory; crystal defects; electrical, thermal, optical and magnetic properties of solid state materials from a chemical perspective; fabrication techniques and modern applications.

Basic oral communication principles and theories; body, intonation, and stress language considerations; speaker-listener relationship; speech topic, context and audience; planning, preparing and delivering of platform speeches; showcase and spotlight ideas; group interactions; projects and formal presentations. Pre-req.: ENGL 211.

Basics principles and techniques of economic analysis of engineering project, time value of money, cost allocation and estimation, evaluation of engineering projects and investments, depreciation, inflation, loan financing, after-tax cash flow analysis, selection among mutually exclusive alternatives using present worth, annual worth, internal rate of return, benefit to cost ratio.

Elements of a measurement system. Classification of sensors. Sensor characteristics. Sensor types. Statistical analysis of data, curve fitting, and uncertainty analysis. Physical principles. Interfacing concepts - amplification, filtering, A/D conversion. Pre-req.: MATH 381 and MCHE 214, Co-req.: MCHE 315L.

Introduction to LABVIEW. Experiments to measure various physical quantities. Data acquisition and analysis using NI-ELVIS platform. Typical laboratory experiments involve building signal conditioning circuits for thermocouples, thermistors, photodiodes, strain gauges, accelerometers, etc. Team project to design and develop a measurement system. Co-req.: MCHE 315.

Analysis and synthesis of various types of gear trains. Geometry and force analysis of helical, bevel and worm gears and gear trains. Design of gear drives for strength using AGMA standards for spur, helical, bevel and worm gearing. Rolling-contact bearings. Design of belt and chain drives. Design of clutches and brakes. Team project to formulate and design a mechanical system for a useful purpose. Pre-req.: MCHE 312 and MCHE 317.

Concepts and laws of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer and their application to solving engineering thermal problems. Steady and transient heat conduction. Heat generation. Extended surfaces. External and internal forced convection of laminar and turbulent flows. Natural convection. Thermal radiation, view factors, and radiation exchange between gray bodies. Pre-req.: MATH 284 and MCHE 321.

Experiments relevant to thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid systems and hydraulic machines. Measurement of temperature, thermal conductivity, convective heat transfer coefficients, and heat radiation. In addition to experiments on air conditioning unit, Francis and Pelton turbines, pressure measurement device, process trainer, and diesel engine. Pre-req.: MCHE 332, Co-req.: MCHE 421.

Introduction to vibration. Equivalent systems. Harmonic motion. Free and forced vibrations of single degree of freedom systems, rotating unbalance and base excitation. Two degree of freedom systems. Lagrange’s equations. Vibration of multi degree of freedom (MDOF) systems through the calculation of eigenvalues and mode shapes (Modal analysis). Vibration measurements. Practical applications. Co-req.: MCHE 418.

Structure of mechatronic systems; Architecture of microcontrollers; A/D and D/A conversion; Interfacing analog and digital sensors; Controlling actuators using power interface; Servo and stepper motors control; Case studies on mechatronic systems design. Pre-req.: COMP 208 and MCHE 315, Co-req.: POWE 335 and MCHE 416L.

Arduino board architecture; Arduino programming language; Analog and digital I/O; Data acquisition from analog and digital sensors; Serial connection; Servo and stepper motors interfacing and control; Data display; Team project to develop a mechatronic system. Co-req.: MCHE 416.

Introduction to dynamic modeling of mechanical, electrical, thermal and fluid systems. State-space equations. Analysis of linear systems. Time- and frequency-domain analysis. Laplace transform techniques. Nonlinear systems. Introduction to dynamic systems characteristics and performance. Simulation using Matlab and Simulink. Pre-req.: MATH 283 and MCHE 317.

Refrigeration introduction and fundamentals, Basic refrigeration cycles, different types of central/unitary air conditioning systems (DX-unit, chillers, and VRV systems). Psychometric air properties, air-conditioning processes, air conditioning cycles analysis. Fundamentals of HVAC system design, cooling/heating load estimation, analysis of applied psychometrics charts, schematic design of HVAC system, equipment selection, air duct design. Fan types. Noise criteria and analysis. Pre-req.: MCHE 421.

The ME curriculum includes three 3-credit hour courses as technical electives.

DC motors. DC motor drives. Single-phase and three-phase induction motors. Induction motor drives. Synchronous motors. Stepping motors. Universal motor. Switched-reluctance motors. Pre-req.: MCHE 214

Professional training which should not be less than four weeks. The training is followed by a presentation session where the students are supposed to present what they have learned. Refer to the department policy for further details.

Steps for conducting a successful research: formulating a research problem, conceptualizing a research design, constructing an instrument for data collection, writing a research proposal, collecting data, processing & displaying data, writing a research report. Co-req.: ENGL 300.

After completing 114 credits of course work, the student becomes eligible to sign up for the Final Year Project (FYP) that extends over two semesters; beginning in fall semester and ending in the following spring semester. The FYP experience requires students to work in teams to complete a specific project, submit a technical report, and give a presentation on a significant, relevant, and comprehensive engineering problem. The FYP is intended to stimulate student innovation and critical thinking, and build skills in formulating, designing, developing, building, communicating, and managing engineering projects. The project aims to provide students with a transitional experience from the academic world to the professional world. 

Transfer function for various dynamic systems. Block reduction techniques. Performance of first-, second-, and higher-order systems. Steady-state error. Stability analysis and Routh-Hurwitz criterion. Root-locus techniques. Design of controllers and compensators. Frequency response and Bode plots. Pre-req.: MCHE 418, Co-req.: MCHE 515L.

Analysis of various control systems in Matlab and Simulink. Design of PID controllers using the control toolbox. Control experiments that includes: DC Motor and inverted pendulum. Team project. Co-req.: MCHE 515.

Introduction to thermal power station. Types of thermal power station. Demonstration of simple Rankine cycle, impact of key parameters variation on cycle performance, review of modified Rankine cycles (reheat cycle, regenerative cycle, and co-generation cycle). Thermal analysis and design of the various components of the steam power plants (steam generator – steam condenser – cooling tower – feed water heaters) are given in details. Gas-turbine cycle and combined cycle. Concentrating solar collector analysis and design. Pre-req.: MCHE 321, Co-req.: MCHE421.

Introduction to pumps. Pump classifications. Centrifugal pump construction. Pump performance curves, operating points, discharge regulation, similarity law, speed variation, velocity triangle and cavitation. Pumps in series and parallel. Multi-stage pumps, axial flow pumps. Viscosity density and temperature effect on the pump performance. Specific speed. Effect of air entraining vortex from pump suction side. Priming of pumps. Axial, radial and mixed flow pumps design. Forces acting on different rotating elements, gland packing seals and mechanical seals. Pump system design project. Pre-req.: MCHE 332.

The CE curriculum includes three 3-credit hour courses as technical electives.

Ethical issues in the practice of engineering, corporate responsibility; personal rights; honesty, ethical aspects of safety, risk and liability and conflicts of interest; environmental issues and sustainability; codes of ethics; emphasis on developing the capacity for independent ethical analysis of real cases. Pre-req.: earned 90 crs.

After completing 114 credits of course work, the student becomes eligible to sign up for the Final Year Project (FYP) that extends over two semesters; beginning in fall semester and ending in the following spring semester. The FYP experience requires students to work in teams to complete a specific project, submit a technical report, and give a presentation on a significant, relevant, and comprehensive engineering problem. The FYP is intended to stimulate student innovation and critical thinking, and build skills in formulating, designing, developing, building, communicating, and managing engineering projects. The project aims to provide students with a transitional experience from the academic world to the professional world. 

Specifications of fans, compressors, and blowers. Design, operation and fans selection for ventilation systems. Fire pumps specifications and safety codes based on NFPA 20. Mechanical specification codes and standards used in the mechanical services in building. Pump stations design. Pipe network systems. Water hammer protection causes effect & solution. Application of fluid thermal (space air heating application) such as radiator systems including pipe sizing and selection of boiler, pump, and radiators. High-rise building water distribution riser diagram. Chiller piping system applications (constant primary, constant primary-variable secondary, variable primary). Course Projects in the implementing of fluid thermal systems design and plumbing. Pre-req.: MCHE 531.

The CE curriculum includes three 3-credit hour courses as technical electives.