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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.
Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite:
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.
Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite:
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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Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite:
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.
Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite:
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.
Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite:
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.
Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite:
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.
Pre-requisite: MATH 203 Co-requisite:
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.
Pre-requisite: MATH 204 Co-requisite:
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.
Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite: None
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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.
Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: None Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: PHYS 103 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: PHYS 104 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE203 , CE311 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE343 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE223 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE363 Co-requisite: None
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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.
Pre-requisite: CE311 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite:CE311 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite:CE223 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite:CE223 Co-requisite: None
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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.
Pre-requisite: CE223 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE223 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE332 Co-requisite: None
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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.
Pre-requisite: CE331 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE331, CE352 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE331 , CE212 Co-requisite: None
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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.
Pre-requisite: CE341 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE343 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE332, CE341 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE352 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE453 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE352 Co-requisite: None
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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.
Pre-requisite: CE352 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE363 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE364 Co-requisite: None
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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.
Pre-requisite: CE363 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE203, CE364 Co-requisite: None
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.
Pre-requisite: CE364 Co-requisite: None
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
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