CE Program Courses’ Description

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CE Program Courses’ Description

3. Description of Courses:

Course Code: Course Name (CU, Lec, Lab, Tut)

3.1. College Obligatory Courses

BIOL 101 Introduction to Biology (3, 3, 0, 0)

General Biology course aims to introduce students of the medical and applied sciences studies

(preparatory year) to the study of the living world by emphasizing different concepts of

eukaryotes and prokaryotes cells structure and function. The course also deals with other aspects

of biology; such as, cell biology, structure and function of tissues and organs, reproduction,

genetics, etc. Focusing on structure and function and the mechanisms involved in feeding and

digestion, excretion, respiration and reproduction etc. The course also focuses on major plant

parts and the differences between angiosperms and gymnosperms.

Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite:

None

CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry (3, 3, 0, 0)

This course is an introduction of the basic principles, laws and theories of modern chemistry.

General topics covered are: measurement, atomic structure, formula names, periodic table of

elements, chemical bonding, chemical calculations in chemical reactions, different types of

chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium and kinetics. The course will cover also an introduction

to organic chemistry.


None

CHEM 103 Chemistry (1) (4, 3, 3, 0)

A continuation of the development of the fundamental principles of chemistry and their

applications. The topics that will be covered in depth include: Lewis structures, shapes and

geometry of molecules, matter properties, solution properties, acids and bases equilibria,

introduction to thermodynamic laws, electrochemistry. Any mathematical skill needed will be

developed as part of this course.

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Pre-requisite: CHEM 101 Co-requisite:

None

ENG 101: English Language Skills (1): 4(0+16+0)

This ENG101 course is a skill-based course that focuses on developing the general and academic

language skills of the prep-year English language students. The course is a pre-requisite for the

ENG102 course. It develops students' language skills and competencies by exposing them to a

variety of general and academic contexts at the beginner and elementary language levels. In

addition, the course builds the students' abilities in the language use area through equipping them

with a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Moreover, the course develops the

learners' cognitive skills such as analyzing, criticizing, synthesizing, and evaluating which are

needed by the students at the university stage.


None

ENG 102: English Language Skills (2): 4(0+16+0)

This ENG102 course is a skill-based course that focuses on developing the general and academic

language skills of the prep-year English language students. The course builds on what the

students have achieved in ENG101. It continues to develop the students' language skills and

competencies by exposing them to a variety of general and academic contexts at pre-intermediate

and intermediate language levels. In addition, the course builds the students' ability in the

language use area through equipping them with a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical

structures. Moreover, the course develops the learners' cognitive skills such as

analyzing, criticizing, synthesizing, and evaluating which are needed by the students at the

university stage.

Pre-requisite: ENG 101 Co-requisite:

None

ENGL 103 English Composition (3, 3, 0, 0)

Introduction to academic discourse organized on the basis of methods of exposition (process,

cause and effect, compare/contrast, etc.) at the sentence, paragraph, and essay levels, with

attention to text coherence, unity, conciseness, and sentence readability, and to some problem

areas of grammar, and sentence structure, such as fragments, fused sentences, and subject-verb

agreement.

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Pre-requisite: ENG 102 Co-requisite:

None

ENGL 104 Technical Communication (3, 3, 0, 0)

This course is based on an approach which emphasizes the discourse and cognitive aspects of

writing. It is designed to introduce writing as a form of problem -solving in which the students

are faced with two main tasks: a) generating ideas, and b) composing these ideas into a written

text; in generating ideas, the course promotes group work, brainstorming and visualization. In

transforming these ideas into a written form, the course guides students in exploring the use of

information structures such as generalizations, definitions, the use of Situation Problem-

Solution-Evaluation, and the Introduction-Method-Result-Discussion structure used in

research papers.

Pre-requisite: ENGL 103 Co-requisite:

None

ENGL 214 Technical Writing (3, 3, 0, 0)

This course covers transactional writing versus academic writing, producing informative and

persuasive documents through process writing, developing analytical writing techniques,

constructing technical reports for professional Specs, power point presentations, writing

proposal, lab reports, email and elative forms.

Pre-requisite: ENGL 104 Co-requisite:

None

GE 101 Introduction to Engineering Drawing (1, 0, 3, 0)

Introduction to engineering drawing, freehand sketching, orthographic projection, hidden lines,

sectioning of solids, dimensioning, isometric projection, introduction to assembly drawing.

Students will practice freehand drawing of simple solid objects using orthographic and isometric

projections first, followed by use of CAD software for modeling and plotting.

Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite: None

GE 102 Introduction to Engineering Design (2, 1, 3, 0)

Engineering professional culture and ethics. Team work, leadership, written and oral

presentation. Engineering disciplines. Techniques and methods of engineering problem solving.

Mathematical and computer modeling techniques. The principle of reverse engineering.

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None

GE 104 Engineering Workshop (1, 0, 3, 0)

Principles and practice of machine tools of the mechanical engineering metal shop.

Measurements, Filing and Fitting; drilling; Welding; Bench work, Grinding and sheet metal

operations are covered. Conventional turning and milling operations are included.


None

GE 408 Leadership and Entrepreneurship (1) (3, 3, 0, 0)

Basic framework for understanding the process of entrepreneurship, principles of management

and related techniques in decision making, planning, marketing, and financial control. Exercises

in product design and prototype development, preparation of workable project feasibility reports,

practical ideas about launching own enterprises. Classroom lectures are combined with field

study and exercises supplemented with guest lectures and case studies on small and medium

scale industries. Students write startup business plans. Software

applications.


None

MATH 101 Introduction to Mathematics (3, 5, 0, 0)

This course covers several techniques in mathematics and how they can be used to solve several

problems by studying real numbers and their properties, equations and inequalities, graphs and

functions, polynomial and rational functions, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions and

trigonometric functions. Finally, the basic properties of real functions such as limits and

continuity are covered.


None

MATH 203: Calculus I: 3(3+0+0)

This course covers several techniques in calculus and how they can use to solve several problems

by studying differentiability, applications of the derivative and mean value theorem. The course

focuses also on definite and indefinite integrals and on the link between theory and practice.

Pre-requisite: MATH 101 Co-requisite:

None

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MATH 204 Calculus II (3, 3, 0, 0)

This course covers basics of calculus and how they can use to solve several problems by

studying most known techniques of integration, Improper integrals and applications of the

definite integral. The course focus also on sequences, convergence and divergence of sequences,

series, convergence and divergence of series and on the link between theory and practice.


None

MATH 313 Calculus III (3, 3, 0, 0)

This course covers some topics in advance of calculus and how they can use to solve several

problems by studying vectors, dot product, cross product, equations of lines and plans, partial

differentiation (real functions of several variables, limits, continuity, partial derivatives and

differentials, Jacobian matrix, chain rule, directional derivatives, maximum and minimum points,

Lagrange multipliers). The courses focus also on multiple integrals (double and triple), multiple

integrals in Cartesian and polar coordinates systems, change of variables of multiple integrals

and applications, line integrals (Green's Theorem and Stokes' Theorem) and applications.


None

MATH 308 Differential Equations (3, 3, 0, 0)

This course covers several topics in ordinary differential equations. So it covers the following

topics: First order and first degree differential equations-separable equations- homogeneous

equation- exact equations, linear equations)-applications- Higher order linear differential

equations with constant coefficients homogeneous equations-methods of particular solutions-

operator method-general method (variation of parameters-method of undetermined coefficients-

applications- Series solutions of second order linear differential equations- Solving linear

differential equations using Laplace transformations- Solving linear homogenous systems of

ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients using eigenvalues and eigenvectors and

applications.

Pre-requisite: MATH 204 Co-requisite: None

PHYS 101 Introduction to Physics (3, 3, 0, 0)

This course is designed as a preliminary Physics course to the students of the preparatory year of

Taibah University. It starts by introducing the student to Physics and its relation to other basic

sciences. The course covers topics on units and dimensions, basic mechanics, basic electricity,

heat and properties of matter, light and optics and modern Physics.


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PHYS 103 Physics (1) (4, 3, 3, 0)

Calculus-based introductory course for scientists and engineers covering the fundamental

principles, laws and concepts of physics (mechanics). Covers mechanics (kinematics in one and

two dimensions. Newton's laws of motion with applications; work and energy; conservation of

energy and momentum; general rotation, including torque and angular momentum; static

equilibrium). The laboratory consists of experiments illustrating the principles, laws and

concepts discussed in the course.


PHYS 104 Physics (2) (4, 3, 3, 1)

A continuation of Physics (I). Covers electricity (electric fields, including Gauss's law; electric

potential; capacitors and resistors; DC circuits), magnetism (sources of the magnetic field,

including Ampere's law; introduction, including Faraday's law and Lenz's law), alternating

current circuits, introductory material on electromagnetic waves, light and optics (interference).

The laboratory includes experiments illustrating the principles, laws and concepts discussed in

the course.

Pre-requisite: PHYS 103 Co-requisite: None

STAT 301 Probability and Statistics for Engineers (3, 3, 1, 0)

This course addresses the basic concepts of descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics

using basics of probability theory. Namely the following topics will be discussed: data types and

data sources, presenting data in charts and tables, measures of location and variability, basic

concept of probabilities, random variables and probability distributions, mathematical

expectation, some discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions, confidence

intervals, simple linear regression and correlation. The course contains practical sessions using a

statistical software such as SPSS, Minitab and R.


4.1. Specialization Obligatory Courses

GE 201: Statics (0,3,3)

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Statics of particles and rigid bodies. Equivalent systems of forces. Distributed forces; centroids.

Applications to trusses, frames, machines, beams, and cables. Friction. Moments of inertia.

Principle of virtual work and applications.


GE 202: Introduction to Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (2,2,0)

The course will expose civil engineering students to the fundamentals of

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. The topics to be covered in the Mechanical

portions are design of Domestics Water Supply system, Fire Prevention System,

Ventilation and Air-Conditioning system and Lift and Escalators System. Students

will be exposed more on design using professional charts and codes and

catalogues from manufacturers. The electrical portion of the course covers single

phase and three phase system followed by an insight into transformer and

induction motor operation. The electrical section will also cover the commercial

practice of electrical wiring and substation design. At the end of the course,

students should be able to demonstrate the understanding of electrical system and

machines operation and ability to design domestic wiring system.


CE 201: Civil Engineering Materials (4,3,3)

It covers properties and behavior of typical civil engineering materials, including metals, aggregates,

asphalt, cement, concrete, and composites. Laboratory exercises demonstrate selected engineering

mechanics principles, including elastic, inelastic, and time-dependent material behavior. Additional

topics include testing techniques, materials standards, and the molecular structures of the materials and

mechanical properties such as tension compression, torsion and fatigue as well as other properties; report

writing, and presentation of experimental data.

Pre-requisite: CHEM 103 Co-requisite: None

CE212: Dynamics (3,3,1)

Structures are often subjected to dynamic forces (cyclic, earthquake/wind, blast,

explosion….etc)) during their lifetime. This course introduces the theory of dynamic

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response of structures with emphasis on physical insight into the analytical

procedures and with particular application to earthquake engineering. The structural

dynamics component of the course includes Concept of dynamic equilibrium, free

and forced vibration response of single and multi-degree of freedom systems,

Natural vibration properties of structures; dynamic magnification factor, resonant

response, forced vibration tests to determine damping. The earthquake engineering

component considers seismic analysis methods. Introduction to basic element of

engineering seismology and structural failure during earthquakes.

Pre-requisite: GE 201 Co-requisite: None

CE 204: Fluid Mechanics (3,3,0)

The course on fluid mechanics deals with - fluid properties; fluid statics and

kinematics; fluid dynamics, energy and momentum equations with applications; ideal

and real fluid flow; viscous effect and fluid resistance; laminar and turbulent flows;

pipe flow, energy losses and their computations in pipe networks; flow measurements;

introduction to open channel flow.

Pre-requisite: GE 201 , MATH 308 Co-requisite: None

CE 208 Fluid Mechanics Lab (1,0,3)

Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics will be demonstrated through a series

of laboratory exercises that will reinforce lecture sessions. Hands-on experience, written and

communication skills will be developed. During the laboratory students will take

measurements, draw various graphs, make conclusions, compare with those obtained

from theoretical analysis.

Pre-requisite: GE 201 Co-requisite: CE 204

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CE 221: Geomatics for Civil Engineers (2,1,4)

This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of land surveying

measurements and computations for engineering project control, mapping, and construction

layout. Topics cover: vertical distance measurements, angular and azimuth measurements,

horizontal distance measurements, traversing, topography representation, and earth work

computations, introduction to computer tools used in land surveying, fundamental concepts of

horizontal and vertical control systems and topographic mapping, introduction to space-based

mapping and GIS, computation of horizontal and vertical curves.

Pre-requisite: GE 101 Co-requisite: CE 204

CE 206: Strength of Materials (4,3,3)

An introduction to mechanics of materials that combines theory and laboratory

practices. Review of statics. Determination of internal forces (Normal force, shear forces,

bending moments and torsion) in statically determinate structures. Concepts of stresses, strains,

stress-strain relation. Behavior of axially loaded members. Behavior of members subjected to

bending moments. Behavior of circular members subjected to Torsion. Behavior of beams

subjected to transverse shear forces. Transformation of plane stresses and Mohr circle. Concept

of beam deflection. Buckling of columns. Structural indeterminacy. Laboratory experiments:

Lab Testing of materials for strength evaluation; the definition of the mechanical properties

(elasticity- plasticity- stiffness- strength- ductility- brittleness- resilience- toughness- yield -

fracture …etc) and their determination in different cases of loading. The load and

corresponding deformation diagram is to be plotted.

Pre-requisite: GE 201 Co-requisite: None

CE 311: Structural Analysis I (4,3,3)

Covers stability and determinacy of structures; force calculation in trusses; axial load,

shear and bending moment diagrams for beams and frames; approximate analysis of

indeterminate frames; analysis of cables and arches; deflection calculations; influence lines for

determinate structures; and analysis of statically indeterminate structures using classical

methods. Uses of commercial software for structural analysis.

Pre-requisite: CE206 , CE212 Co-requisite: None

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CE 312: Reinforced Concrete Design (4,3,3)

Theory and design of reinforced concrete structures: beams, columns, slabs and walls.

Review of current Saudi and ACI Code provisions for elastic and ultimate design. Design project

of a simple multistory building with one-way flooring system which integrates the design of

the different structural components. Computer applications for team project.


CE 331: Geotechnical Engineering Principles (2,2,1)

Fundamentals of foundation engineering. Fundamental relations of elasticity and

plasticity in soil masses. Exploration, sampling, and in-situ tests. Settlement and bearing

capacity analyses. Stability of excavations and earth retaining structures. Design of shallow

foundations. Computer applications in geotechnical engineering analysis and design (team

projects).

Pre-requisite: GE331 Co-requisite: CE204

CE 341: Water Resources Engineering (4,3,3)

Introduction to hydrologic engineering. Descriptive and quantitative hydrology and

groundwater. Surface hydrology and runoff modeling. Subsurface flow and hydraulics of

wells. Flow of water through pipes and channels. Analysis and design of watershed

hydraulic systems and storm water management. Open channel hydraulics, and flow

modeling. Field and experimental sessions reinforce lectures and provide hands-on

learning opportunities.

Pre-requisite: CE204 Co-requisite: None

CE 343: Water Resources Engineering Lab (1,3,0)

Laboratory experiments in open channel flow and pipe networks.

Measurements of: Precipitation, Rainfall, Evaporation, Transpiration, Surface

Runoff and Water level.Water discharge and velocity measurements. Infiltration

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& Percolation measurements. Groundwater flow and discharge measurements.

Field and experimental sessions to provide hands-on learning opportunities.

Written and oral presentation of results included.

Pre-requisite: CE204 Co-requisite: CE341

CE 352: Environmental Engineering Principles (4,3,3)

Introduction to environmental engineering; environmental and ecological systems;

physical, chemical, and biological processes; Concepts of air and water pollution; water and

wastewater treatment systems designs. Basic principles of quality (surface water, air and

groundwater quality. Solid waste management. Analysis and design of pipe network system.

Computer applications in analyzing and designing of pipe/canals networks for water supply.

Laboratory exercises in physical, chemical, and bacteriological quality of potable water.

Practical applications and experience in detecting and measuring environmental problems.

Laboratory exercises in the physical, chemical, and bacteriological quality of raw and

treated wastewaters.


CE 363: Transportation Systems (3,3,0)

Fundamental principles for analysis, planning, designing, and operating transportation

systems. Introduces transportation systems and modeling, traffic characteristic analysis, traffic

predictions, highway capacity, signal timing, transportation systems management, and transit.


CE 364: Highway Engineering (3,2,3)

Introduction to traffic engineering and highway planning. Design, construction, and

maintenance of highway facilities; earthwork, drainage structures; pavements. Preparation

of environmental impact statement. Design and analysis of highway elements including

signalized and un-signalized intersections, interchange, rail lines, mass transportation

systems including buses and subways, airports, harbors, and pipelines. A complete design

project is required. Oral and written reports. Computer applications.


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CE 413: Steel Structure Design (3,3,0)

Introduction to the properties of steel structures. Analysis and design of steel

structural elements and connections for buildings, bridges, and specialized structures

utilizing structural steel. Both elastic and plastic designs are considered. Design and behavior

of the elements of steel structures, proportioning members and connections using load and

resistance factor design. Introduction to allowable stress design. Preliminary design of

building frames.


CE 476: Construction Management (2,2,0)

Construction and management of engineering projects. Principles of project

management, planning and scheduling techniques, cost estimating and bidding strategies,

controlling time, cost, and quality. Introduction to PERT and CPM calculations. Resources

allocation and leveling. Introduction to selecting and managing construction equipment.

Conceptual estimating, unit price development, subcontract work, budgets. Types and

selection of construction contracts, negotiated contracts. Essentials of plans and

specifications. Bidding, Awarding and administration of contracts and Liability. Risk and

decision making in construction management. Construction contracts in Saudi Arabia.

Integration with computer- aided construction-management.

Pre-requisite: CE475, GE405 Co-requisite: none

CE 475: Constructions Equipment and (3,3,0)

Study of basic principles used in the construction industry for selecting and managing

construction equipment. Focuses on understanding the time value of money, estimating

equipment ownership and operating costs, selecting the proper equipment for specific tasks, and

estimating equipment production. Earthmoving materials and operations. Excavation and lifting.

Loading & hauling. Compacting & finishing. Concrete construction. Concrete form design.

Construction economics. Contract construction.

Pre-requisite: CE203, CE331 Co-requisite: None

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3.2 Specialization Helping Courses: GE 405: Engineering Economy (2,2,0)

Concept of Cash flow-based economic decision-making. Cash flows and Time-value for

money. Present-worth, Future-worth, Annual-equivalent worth, and Rate of return Methods.

Depreciation and inflation. Benefit-Cost analysis. Project selection. Replacement analysis.

Application Software. Case studies.

Pre-requisite:None Co-requisite: None

MATH 315 Engineering Mathematics 3(3+0+0)

Concept of Cash flow-based economic decision-making. Cash flows and Time-value for

money. Present-worth, Future-worth, Annual-equivalent worth, and Rate of return Methods.

Depreciation and inflation. Benefit-Cost analysis. Project selection. Replacement analysis.

Application Software. Case studies.

Pre-requisite: MATH 308 Co-requisite: None

3.3. Specialization Elective Courses: CE 403: Introduction to Finite Elements Analysis (3-3-0)

Introduction to computational methods - Fundamentals of finite elements - element type,

order and performance, convergence & stability, materials, loads, and boundary conditions, errors

and common mistakes; Analysis and interpretation of results. Application to solid mechanics.

Modelling considerations, and application to engineering problems. Solving civil engineering

problems in different fields using FEM, Familiarization with FEM software’s. Minor projects as

case studies.

Pre-requisite:MATH318 , Minimum of 120 Units Co-requisite: None

CE 414: Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design (2) (3,3,0)

Analysis of multi-story building frames for one-way and two-way flooring systems

preliminary and final design of multi-story building frames; mat foundations; combined footings;

water tanks; introduction to reinforced concrete bridges; problem of durability in reinforced

concrete buildings; computer application in interactive design.

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Pre-requisite:CE312 Co-requisite: None

CE 415: Structural Analyses II (3,3,0)

Analysis of statically indeterminate structures using both approximate and classical

methods; influence lines; deflections of structures; introduction of matrix methods of structural

analysis; computer programming of structural problems. Introduction to the finite element method

and structural stability.


CE 416: Seismic Design of Structures (3,3,0)

The course allows structural engineers to consolidate their knowledge on the effect of

earthquake ground motions on civil engineering structures. The course will cover the analysis and

the design of structures made of various materials that are located in active seismic zones. The

course will also call upon the critical sense of structural engineers in order to allow the seismic

evaluation of existing structures. Finally, the course will allow structural engineers to acquire new

basic knowledge in earthquake engineering that will allow them to communicate better with

scientists and engineers of other disciplines in earthquake engineering.

Pre-requisite:CE311,CE312,CE212 Co-requisite: None

CE423: Digital Mapping Systems (3,3,0)

The course introduces the students to advanced topographic mapping techniques and the

rule of computer-based mapping systems. Topics cover: introduction to spatial data modeling,

geospatial information acquisition systems, mathematical models for coordinate transformation,

theory of least squares adjustments, introduction to map projection, types of maps, fundamental

of map design and map production, introduction to Land Information Systems (LIS), introduction

to the rule of GIS in civil engineering.


CE424 Satellite Surveying and Geometric Geodesy (3,3,0)

This course presents the principles and fundamentals of earth shape representation models

and position determination using satellite navigation systems. Topics cover: earth shape

representation, the geoid model and relation to mean sea level, vertical and horizontal datum, timing

systems, fundamentals of the global positing system (GPS), the GPS signal, error sources in

satellite surveying systems, introduction to coordinate estimation from GPS signals, GPS

measurement strategies, introduction to satellite and physical geodesy.


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CE 425 Principles of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (3,3,0)

This course presents and introduction to the geometric and radiometric properties of

optical sensing systems used to produce maps and capture spatial information for solving civil

engineering problems. Topics cover: principles of optics and EM energy, fundamentals of

metric and non-metric camera calibration, geometry of terrestrial, aerial, and satellite cameras,

rigorous and parametric photogrammetric models, principles of image triangulation, block

adjustment and flight planning, introduction to radiometric image correction and image

processing techniques, image classification, introduction to modern remote sensing systems.


CE426 GIS for Civil Engineers (3,3,0)

The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the potential of GIS

in different applications. Students are expected to become familiar with the design

and manipulation of spatial databases. In addition, they will learn the analysis

capabilities of GIS. Topics cover: principles of CAD, database, and GIS systems,

conversion between different GIS models, introduction to topology, fundamentals of

spatial data modeling and analysis, introduction to terrain analysis and surface

interpolation, introduction to database systems, principles of spatial data

interpolation and classification techniques, GIS data on the web, applications of GIS

in different engineering applications.


CE 433: Designs of Deep Foundations (3,3,0)

Covers deep foundations design methods (piles/caissons /cofferdams). Application of

soil mechanics principles to design of footings, retaining walls, pile foundations, caissons and

cofferdams; problems dealing with foundation settlement will be investigated. Requires

extensive use of computer-aided design in team-projects.


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CE 434: Rock Mechanics (3,3,0)

Rock and rock mass classifications. Index properties and their measurements in field

and laboratory. Initial stresses and their measurements, deformability, strength and failure

criteria. Stress and strain in rock, elastic and time-dependent behavior of rock, state of stress in

rock masses, failure mechanisms, lab testing, geological and engineering applications,

Stability of rock masses.


CE 435: Environmental Geotechnics (3,3,0)

Covers pollution processes and soil-pollution interaction; particles-energy-field

theory and its application; nature of soil and environment; chemical composition of natural

soil and clay; identification, characterization and classification of contaminated soils,

microscopic debris, dust in water, soil technology; clay mineralogy; particle bond; energies;

clay structures; clay-water system; soil-water-air interaction in the environment; hydraulic

conductivity and mass transport phenomena; thermal properties of soils; electrical

properties of soils; radiation effects on water; soil and rock; nuclear waste disposal;

utilization of wastes; anti-desertification measures; remediation technologies; applications;

and case studies.


CE 436: Introduction to Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (3,3,0)

This course aims at introducing the student to the fundamentals of soil

dynamics giving emphasis on the behavior of soils under seismic and dynamic

loading. The coursework will enable the student to perform ground response analysis.

Once the fundamental concepts are firmly established, design procedures

incorporating these concepts will be introduced. The coursework include the following

subjects: Fault rupture hazard/case histories; Wave propagation and field measurement

of dynamic soil properties; Dynamic stress deformation & strength characteristics of

soils; Liquefaction phenomenon, assessment of hazard & mitigation; Site response

analysis; Seismic slope stability; Seismic design of geotechnical structures; course

project on ground response.


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CE 442 :Water Resources Planning and Management (3,3,0)

Management and planning of natural and constructed water systems. Integrated

management and case studies of water use and environmental resources. Developing water

resources and demand of water, availability of water, storage and control structures, conveyance

and drainage systems.


CE 443: Surface and Groundwater Hydrology (3,3,0)

Estimation of hydrologic cycle’s elements. Hydrograph analysis including unit

hydrograph, hydrologic flood routing; probability concepts in hydrology, flood frequency

analysis; hydrologic principles in engineering design; computer applications in hydrology.

Occurrence of groundwater, fundamentals of groundwater flow including Darcy’s Law and its

applications, steady and unsteady flow to wells.


CE 444: Design of Hydraulic Structures (3,3,0)

Analysis and design of hydraulic structures which make up components of water resource

systems. Analysis and design of water regulating structures. Includes dams, spillways, gates,

dikes, levees, stilling basins, culverts, and various minor structures.


CE 445: Special Topics in Water Engineering (3,3,0)

Topics of special interests in water engineering, a course is designed to give groups

of students an opportunity to pursue special studies not otherwise offered.

Pre-requisite: Advisor approval Co-requisite: None

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CE 453: Advanced Environmental Engineering (3,3,0)

Covers fundamental physical and chemical processes as applied within

environmental engineering, water and wastewater treatment, water quality management, and

air pollution control. Analysis of chemical processes occurring in natural and

engineered environments. Acid-base phenomena and acid/base chemistry. Precipitation /

dissolution and corrosion, diffusion, mass transfer, and applications to engineering design.

Principles and modern measurement. Reactor theory, mixing, gravity separation,

centrifugation, adsorption, Ion exchange, disinfection kinetics, neutralization.


CE 454: Air Pollution Engineering (3,3,0)

The air pollution problem, causes, sources, and effects of pollutants. Historical

development. Physical, political, and economic factors. Air quality legislation. Physics and

chemistry of air pollution. Modeling point and transportation sources. Global warming,

ozone depletion, meteorological and geographic aspects. Air pollution control - settling,

cyclones, filtration, electrostatic precipitation, adsorption, afterburning, improved

incineration. Abatement of transportation related emissions.


CE 455: Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering (3,3,0)

Examination of state-of-the-art technologies available for the handling treatment;

storage; and disposal of hazardous waste materials. Systems approach to solid waste

management; re-use, recycling, resource recovery, transportation, storage, and disposal of solid

waste. Planning and design of solid waste management systems; characterization and

collection of domestic, commercial, and industrial solid wastes, waste minimization and

recycling, energy and materials recovery, composting, incineration, and landfill design. Risk

assessment and treatment of contaminated media.


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CE 456: Environmental Impact Assessment (3,3,0)

Review of governmental requirements for environmental impact assessment,

requirements of the national environmental policy, methods of evaluating the

environmental impacts on the physical, biological, socioeconomic, cultural/historical,

human health and psychological environments, public participation in EIS, review and

evaluate project environmental impact statements. An environmental impact assessment of a

proposed project as a team work.


CE 463: Multimodal Transportation Planning (3,3,0)

Urban transportation planning context and process. Project planning and

programming. Congestion, mitigation, and air quality issues. Transportation data sources.

Travel demand and network modeling. Use of popular travel demand software and

applications of geographic information systems. Term project required for graduate credit.


CE 464: Transportation Facilities Design (3,3,0)

Planning and evaluation of transportation systems; transportation in Saudi Arabia;

characteristics of transportation systems and vehicles; introduction to design principles and

transportation facilities including roadways and airports; flexible pavement design.

Engineering management techniques for maintaining and managing infrastructure assets.

Systematic approach to management through value engineering, engineering economics, and

life cycle cost analysis. Selection and scheduling of maintenance activities. Analysis of

network-wide resource needs. Application of computer software(s) related to transportation.


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CE: 465 Traffic Engineering (3,3,0)

Introduction to traffic engineering, traffic characteristics, data collection techniques,

traffic control devices, intersection control, traffic signal systems, parking, and street

operations. Elements of traffic engineering; vehicle, driver, and road characteristics; traffic

engineering and safety studies; traffic flow theory and highway capacity analysis, capacity

and flow determination; signalized intersections; parking and accident studies; street,

freeway, and mass transit operations. Computer applications; traffic control methods and

devices; operational considerations for safety; roadway lighting and highway traffic noise.


CE 466: Pavement Analyses, Design and Maintenance (3,3,0)

Theory and principles of pavement design for highways and airports; effects of soil

characteristics and physical properties of basic materials; testing procedures. Introduces

pavement types and performance concepts, highway traffic and sub-grade characterization,

materials employed in highway construction, and highway drainage. Presents common

methods used for designing pavement structures as well as mechanistic- empirical

approaches. Pavement types and loading, behavior of pavements under dynamic loads, stresses

in flexible and rigid pavements, pavement components, and pavement design factors. Overlay

design and computer applications; practical pavement design project of a road and airport.


CE 479: Construction Planning, Scheduling and Control (3,3,0)

Civil engineering project management and administration, planning and scheduling

techniques, cost estimating and bidding strategies, financial management, quality control and

safety. Introduction to PERT and CPM calculations. Integrates the use of computer software

as a scheduling tool, project management and cost control.

Pre-requisite: GE405 , CE475 Co-requisite: None

CE 478: Construction Estimation (3,3,0)

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Advanced study of construction cost estimating topics. Includes conceptual

estimating, unit price development, subcontract work, budgets, negotiated contracts, and

bidding strategy. Extensive use of spreadsheets and estimating process. Conceptual, range

and detailed estimation. Earthwork. Concrete. Masonry. Carpentry and steel. Mechanical

and electrical estimating. Heavy construction. Profit and bonds. Labor productivity.

Computers in estimating.

Pre-requisite: GE405 , GE475 Co-requisite: None

CE 477: Construction Contracts (3,3,0)

Legal aspects and basics laws of construction to include a study of construction

documents, the project manual, report requirements, agreements, change orders, and other

administrative functions in building construction. Types and selection of construction

contracts. Essentials of plans and specifications. Bidding. Awarding and administration of

contracts. Liability. Bonding claims. Construction contracts in Saudi Arabia.


CE 495: Special Topics in CE (3,3,0)

The CE 495 (Special Topics in CE) is a senior level course. Its subject and content are to

be approved by the department council. Students cannot take more than one special topic course.

Pre-requisite: Department approval Co-requisite: None

3.3. Specialization Elective Courses

ME 422: Non-metallic Materials (3, 3, 0, 0)

Structure of non-metallic materials. Ceramic materials, ceramic properties, properties

and application of ceramics, glass and vitreous products, materials for construction,

refractory materials, polymers, chemical and physical properties, processing and synthesis

technologies, composite materials, properties, manufacturing and applications of composites.

Pre-requisite: ME 221 Co-requisite: None

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3.4. Graduation Project

CE 491 Capstone Design Project I (2,1,3)

The design project is aimed to offer challenges to students through various types of civil engineering

problems. Students are expected to formulate the problem, identify the objectives, provide state of the

knowledge, methodology, data collection, analysis and design etc. The projects require integration and

synthesis of acquired knowledge under given constraints, consideration of alternative solutions, methods,

and constraints such as economic, environmental, health and safety, social, political, sustainability,

constructability, and ethical. Students undertake a civil engineering project under the supervision of a

faculty member with the aim of achieving a comprehensive design experience through a coherent study

of all applicable principles, strategies and design methodologies, including construction operation, and

maintenance as and when applicable. Individual and group work required. A preliminary report and oral

presentation required.

Pre-requisite: Completed of minimum (120) credit Units, CE331, CE341, CE311, CE363

CE 492: Capstone Design Project II (2,1,3)

Continuation of the design project initiated in CE 491. Complete analysis and design of

system including application of constraints. Preparation of final design report,

including: memoranda, computations, drawings, cost estimates etc. Individual and

group work required. Final written and oral report with the oral presentation is

required.

Pre-requisite: CE 491 Co-requisite: None

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3.5. Field Training

CE 390 Professional Training (0,0,0)

The professional training aims to provide students exposure to various dimensions of real civil

engineering work say project planning, site investigation, analysis & design, construction

practices and management etc. This will also help students how to apply and practice the

engineering knowledge they have learnt. Completion of six weeks in residence in civil

engineering, employment in civil engineering or related field are essential during summer

professional work period. Students must register for this course prior to commencing work.

Requires normally six weeks of approved professional experience. Work undertaken must be

documented in a formal report to the program by the beginning of the following term.

Pre-requisite: ENG 214, Completed a minimum of 124Units, five 300 level courses.

Co-requisite: None

Documents

CE Program Courses’ Description