Aerospace Engineering Program COURSE CATALOG

Collected From ZEWAIL UNIVERSITY Catalog

ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/18

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DETAILED COURSES DERCRIPTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 3

FORMAT KEY .................................................................................................................................................................3
BIOL (BIOLOGY)............................................................................................................................................................3
CHEM (CHEMISTRY) ......................................................................................................................................................4
CIE (COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION ENGINEERING)....................................................................................................5
CSCI (COMPUTER SCIENCE) .............................................................................................................................................6
ENGL (ENGLISH LANGUAGE) ...........................................................................................................................................6
ENGR (ENGINEERING) ...................................................................................................................................................7
MATH (MATHEMATICS).................................................................................................................................................9
NANENG (NANO ENGINEERING) ...................................................................................................................................11
PHIL (PHILOSOPHY) .....................................................................................................................................................11
PHYS (PHYSICS) ..........................................................................................................................................................12
SCH (SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES) .......................................................................................................................13
SCI/ENGR (SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING).........................................................................................................................14
SPC (SPACE)...............................................................................................................................................................15
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DETAILED COURSES DERCRIPTIONS

Format key

BIOL (Biology)
BIOL 101
 Biology I (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: BIOL 111)
 Textbook(s): Campbell Biology, by J. B. Reece, L.A. Urry, M.L. Michael, S.A. Wasserman,
&Minorsky, 9th Edition.
 Description: This course is the first part of a two course sequence on introductory
biology. The course provides foundation to the general concepts of the study of life
and cellular biology. The first part of the course covers the cellular basis of life
including the structure and function of the cell and energy transformation. The second
part of the course examines the cellular functions in different organisms, plants,
animals and the diversity of life. Throughout the course, the core concepts of
evolutional biology will be discussed in relation to different systems.
 N. El-Badri, A. El-Shebiny, T. Salem, M. Emara, S. Nofal, A. Refaat

BIOL 111
 Biology I Laboratory (1 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: BIOL 101)
 Textbook(s): Campbell Biology, by J. B. Reece, L.A. Urry, M.L. Michael, S.A. Wasserman,
&Minorsky, 9th Edition. - In addition to a provided lab manual -
 Description: Laboratory concurrent with BIOL 101. Experiments include the metric
system and measurement, microscopy, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, scientific
method, enzymes, and mitosis and meiosis.
 N. El-Nwishy

BIOL 102
 Biology II (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: BIOL 101; Co-req: BIOL 112)
 Textbook(s): Campbell Biology, by J. B. Reece, L.A. Urry, M.L. Michael, S.A. Wasserman,
& Minorsky, 9th Edition.
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 Description: This course is the second part of a two course sequence on introductory
biology. The course introduces students to the structure and function of macro and
micromolecules. The course is designed to examine the gene as a unit of transmission,
function and mutation of the gene. In addition, the distribution and activity of genes in
populations will be considered in context with current theories of evolution. In
addition, students will be introduced to Biotechnology and cellular and the molecular
basis and regulation of cellular processes such as DNA replication, transcription and
translation.
 N. El-Badri, A. El-Shebiny, T. Salem, S. Ali

BIOL 112
 Biology II Laboratory (1 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: BIOL 102)
Textbook(s): Campbell Biology, by J. B. Reece, L.A. Urry, M.L. Michael, S.A. Wasserman,
& Minorsky, 9th Edition. - In addition to a provided lab manual -
 Description: Laboratory concurrent with BIOL 102. Experiments include bacterial
transformation, plasmid extraction, and gel electrophoresis.
 N. El-Nwishy

CHEM (Chemistry)
CHEM 101
 Chemistry I (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: CHEM 111)
 Textbook(s): Chemistry, the Central Science, by T. L. Brown, H. H. Lemay, B. E. Bursten,
C. Murphy, & Woodward, 12th Edition
 Description: This course is the first part of a two course sequence on introductory
chemistry covering the basics of general and physical chemistry. These include the
atomic structure and periodicity, states and characteristics of matter, chemical
stoichiometry, an overview of chemical bonding and intermolecular forces, molecular
structures, symmetry and molecular orbital theory, ionic solutions and
electrochemistry, acid-base chemistry and pH, oxidation and reduction processes. In
addition, the course introduces the fundamentals of organic chemistry.
 I. El-Sherbiny

CHEM 111
 Chemistry I Laboratory (1 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: CHEM 101)
 Textbook(s): Chemistry, the Central Science, by T. L. Brown, H. H. Lemay, B. E. Bursten,
C. Murphy, & Woodward, 12th Edition - In addition to a provided lab manual -
 Description: Laboratory concurrent with CHEM 101. Experiments cover the
fundamentals of general, physical and organic chemistry such as the physical and
chemical properties of matter, chemical stoichiometry, and determination of
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empirical formulas, molecular structure, molecular shapes and molar volumes of

gases, acid-base titrations, pH measurements, oxidation-reduction reactions, and
synthesis of simple organic compounds.
 O. Zaky

CHEM 102
 Chemistry II (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: CHEM 101; Co-req: CHEM 112)
 Textbook(s): Chemistry, the Central Science, by T. L. Brown, H. H. Lemay, B. E.
Bursten, C. Murphy, & Woodward, 12th Edition
 Description: This course is the second part of a two course sequence on introductory
chemistry. The course covers the introduction to inorganic and nuclear chemistry,
introduction to spectroscopy, photochemistry, foundations of physical chemistry
including chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, basics of chemical
reaction kinetics and kinetic theory of gases, surface chemistry and catalysis, colloidal
chemistry, general reactions mechanisms, introduction to quantum theory, in addition
to an introduction to polymers and their applications.
 I. El-Sherbiny

CHEM 112
 Chemistry II Laboratory (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: CHEM 102)
 Textbook(s): Chemistry, the Central Science, by T. L. Brown, H. H. Lemay, B. E. Bursten,
C. Murphy, & Woodward, 12th Edition - In addition to a provided lab manual -
 Description: Laboratory concurrent with CHEM 102. The experiments cover the
basics of chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, chemical reaction kinetics,
molecular modeling, and resolution of matter into pure substances using techniques
such as chromatography and fractional distillation. Applied chemistry experiments
(chemistry around us) include water purification, water quality, biofuel preparation,
and simple polymers preparation at the Nano scale.
 O. Zaky

CIE (Communication and Information Engineering)

CIE 205
 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis (3 Cr; Summer; Prereq: CSCI 101; Co-req:
N/A)
 Textbook(s): Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in C++, 4th Edition
 Description: This course introduces formal techniques to support the design and
analysis of algorithms, focusing on both the underlying mathematical theory and
practical considerations of efficiency. Introduced design approaches will be supported
by some common data structures, with a focus on some advanced ones. Topics
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include: mathematics foundation, divided-and-conquer, dynamic programming,

greedy method, NP-completeness complexity, approximation algorithms, randomized
algorithms, and backtracking algorithms. In addition to some advanced data
structures: Binary trees, Heaps, Priority Queues, and Huffman Coding Trees. Through
the introduction of these topics, the course’s main objectives are: To acquaint
students with important concepts, techniques, and facts central to the science of
computing. To introduce algorithms, their design, analysis, correctness, efficiency,
and their limitations. To master the design and implementation issues of advanced
data structures using an object-oriented programming language. Learning Outcomes:
Students at the end of course should be able to: Understand the concepts and skills of
algorithm design. Learning details of various classic algorithms and their analyses.
Implemental some well-known algorithms. Analyze the performance of algorithms.
Learning and applying the concepts central to the study of algorithms. Developing the
ability to construct new algorithms, analyses, or proofs of intractability. Master good
programming and algorithm analysis skills.

A. Youssef

CSCI (Computer Science)

CSCI 101
 Introduction to Computer Science (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Computer Science: An Overview, by G. Brookshear, 12th Edition.
 Description: This course introduces students to the basic principles involved in
working with computers, including data storage and manipulation, introduction to
operating systems, introduction to networking, introduction to software engineering,
professional ethics for computer programmers, basic math concepts (binary / octal /
hexadecimal numbering and conversions), and problem solving and algorithms.
Students are introduced to the basics of MATLAB, which will be used to illustrate data
types, sequential programming, modular programming, selections, repetitions and
arrays.
 D. Shawky, M. I. Owis

ENGL (English Language)

ENGL 101
 English For Science (3 Cr; Fall/Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
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 Textbook(s): Cambridge English for Scientists, by T. Armer.

 Description: This course introduces students to the use of English in technical
reading and writing. Passages describing basic Science and Engineering concepts are
used to illustrate sentence patterns and grammatical structures commonly used to
express scientific concepts, such as definition, classification, causation, induction and
deduction and quantification, how to report results and describe experimental
protocols. The development of critical thinking and overall communication skills are
emphasized.
 B. El-Shimmy, R. El-Khayat

ENGL 100
 Foundation English (0 Cr; Fall/Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): N/A
 Description: This course is intended for students showing mild deficiencies in the
English language. The course aims at raising students’ English proficiency levels to
satisfy the academic life needs.
 B. El-Shimmy, O. A. Ismail

ENGL 99
 Intensive Foundation English (0 Cr; Fall/Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): N/A
 Description: This course is intended for students showing deficiencies in the English
language. The course aims at raising students’ English proficiency levels to satisfy the
academic life needs.
 Staff

ENGL 98
 Intensive Foundation English 2 (0 Cr; Fall/Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Title: Intensive Foundation English 2
 Textbook(s): N/A
 Description: This course is intended for students showing deficiencies in the English
language. The course aims at raising students’ English proficiency levels to satisfy the
academic life needs.
 Staff

ENGR (Engineering)
ENGR 201
 Circuits and Electronics (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
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 Textbook(s): David M. Buchla Thomas L. Floyd-Electronics Fundamentals- Eighth

Edition
 Description: This course covers the fundamentals of Electric Circuits analysis. The
course introduces the techniques used to analyze circuits of different lumped
elements and circuit blocks. The course starts first by introducing several electric
circuit elements, including regular and dependent sources. Then it discusses how to
analyze simple and complex resistive circuits through different techniques. After that
Operational Amplifiers and energy storage elements (capacitors and inductors) are
introduced. Sinusoidal sources are introduced and analyzed using phasors through
different analysis methods. AC circuits Power calculations is explained. The course
ends by discussing frequency selective circuits that has wide applications
 T.Ashour, A.Badawi

ENGR 207
 Fluid Mechanics (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics
 Description: This course covers Classification of fluids - Definition of viscosity –
surface tension - Hydrostatic pressure- Buoyancy - Bernoulli’s equation and its
application for ideal fluid - stream lines- velocity and acceleration in two dimensional
flow – Differential Analysis of fluid flow (continuity equation – Navier-Stokes
equations) - Moody diagram - Incompressible Flow through Networks of Pipes –
Unsteady Flow in Conduits
 M.Abd-Elgawad

ENGR 221
 Engineering Design (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): N/A
 Description: This course is intended to introduce the student to the fundamentals of
engineering design process and graphical communications tools used by engineers. It
introduces the concepts of engineering graphics and visualization including lettering,
line types, freehand sketching, use of instruments, orthographic projection,
dimensioning, pictorial drawings, sectional views and the use of Computer-Assisted-
Design as a design tool.
 M.Ahmed

ENGR 332
 Thermodynamics for Engineers (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach by Yunus Cengel, and
Michael Boles, McGraw-Hill; 8th edition
 Description: This course is designed to cover the principles, concepts, and
postulates/laws of classical chemical thermodynamics and connecting it to
applications that require good background of thermodynamic properties from a
molecular to a macroscopic level. The covered topics include properties of pure
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substances and constant composition fluids, review of thermodynamic laws, Heat

effects, Equations for changes of enthalpy, internal energy and entropy for both ideal
and non-ideal gases, Phase equilibrium for ideal and non-ideal mixtures, fundamental
of chemical kinetics. Applications of the principles and concepts are emphasized
through comprehensive problem work relating to practical cases.
 T.Nada

MATH (Mathematics)
MATH 101
 Calculus I (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Thomas’ Calculus, by G. B. Thomas, M. D. Weir, & J. Hass, 12th Edition.
Description: This course is designed to provide the essential math skills required for
all majors at Zewail University. The course will cover differential calculus and
analytical geometry, including continuity, limits and differentials, derivatives of
functions, polynomials, products and quotients of functions. The course will provide
rigorous review of trigonometry, complex numbers and elementary complex analysis,
and basic probability theory.
 A. Badawi, D. Shawky, H. Fayed

MATH 102
 Calculus II (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: MATH 101; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Thomas’ Calculus, by G. B. Thomas, M. D. Weir, & J. Hass, 12th Edition.
 Description: The sequel to M ATH 101, this course focuses on integral calculus,
partial differentiation and applications, including curves, trigonometric, inverse
trigonometric and complex functions, integration and summation, various techniques
of integration, the evaluation of improper integrals, and introduces multivariable
calculus and vector calculus, including multiple integrals and polar and spherical
coordinates.
 A. Badawi, M. Abdel-Aty, D. Shawky, H. Fayed.

MATH 201
 Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: MATH 102; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Linear Algebra and Its Applications, by D. C. Lay, 4th Edition.
 Description: This course is a continuation of MATH 102 covering linear algebra and
vector geometry. The course addresses the following topics: systems of linear
equations, matrix algebra, vector spaces and bases sets, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors,
orthogonality and least squares, and applications.
 H. Fayed
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MATH 202
 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: MATH 102; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems, by J. Polking, A.
Boggess, & D. Arnold, 2nd Edition.
 Description: This course introduces differential equations and demonstrates their
usefulness and importance as mathematical models for real world problems that
emerged in science and engineering. The course covers the following topics: first
order, second order and higher order ordinary differential equations, modeling and
applications, a system of linear differential equations with constant coefficients,
numerical methods, Laplace transform, Fourier series, as well as introducing partial
differential equations.
 M. Abdel-Aty

MATH 301
 Probability and Statistics (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: MATH 102; Co-req: N/A )
 Textbook(s): Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, by R. E. Walpole, R.
H. Myers, S. L. Myers & K. E. Ye, 9th Edition.
 Description: This course introduces the students to the basic concepts of probability
and statistics that can be used in many fields and in particular in the analysis of
experimental data. The course covers the following topics: graphical representation of
data, statistical summaries, laws of probability, probability distribution functions,
discrete distributions, continuous distributions, sampling and sampling distributions,
statistical estimations, parameter estimation and confidence intervals, statistical
decisions, hypothesis testing and acceptable sampling, the chi-square tests, and
correlation and regression analysis.
 M. Gabr

MATH 302
 Partial Differential Equations (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: MATH 202; Co-req: N/A )
 Textbook(s): Applied Partial Differential Equations with Fourier Series and Boundary
Value Problems, by R. Haberman, 5th Edition; Advanced Engineering Mathematics, by D.
G. Zill, 5th Edition.
 Description: The goal of this course is to teach some techniques of partial differential
equations. The topics covered in this course include partial differential equations
which include the heat equation, wave equation and the Laplace equation, diffusion,
elliptic, and hyperbolic. It includes mathematical tools, real-world examples and
applications.
 A. AbdelSamee
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NANENG (Nano Engineering)

NANENG 411
 Engineering Economical Analysis (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): PLANT DESIGN AND ECONOMICS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS Fourth
Edition.
 Description: this course introduces the students to the economic evaluation and
comparison of engineering designs and project alternatives. Topics covered will
include: the effects of cash-flow patterns, earning and inflationary powers of money,
interest-rate characteristics, financing, and taxes on capital investments, principles of
economic equivalence; time value of money; analysis of single and multiple
investments; comparison of alternatives; capital recovery and tax implications;
certainty; uncertainty; risk analysis; public sector analysis and break-even concepts..
A. Maarouf

PHIL (Philosophy)
PHIL 101
 Philosophical Thinking (3 Cr; Fall/Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Title: Philosophical Thinking
 Textbook(s): The Philosopher’s Way: Thinking Critically about Profound Ideas, by J.
Chaffee
 Description: This course has two key, interrelated and mutually reinforcing
purposes. The first is to develop thinking skills. The second is to be familiar with key
Philosophical concepts, ideas, schools of thought and key influencers on Philosophy.
Critical thinking is not an end in itself, but a first step towards creative thinking and
problem solving. The ability to think critically and solve problems is a survival skill in
the knowledge age we live in. This course introduces students to the major fields in
the philosophical tradition. In particular, studying the major fields, problems,
theories, and personalities of philosophy through the biographies and writings of
leading thinkers, learning how the theories of classic philosophers can help resolve
moral, political, practical, and spiritual problems. Studying the theories within the
major fields of philosophy aids students in gaining a comprehensive understanding of
the history of western thought. Additionally, through contemporary application of
those theories, students shall develop their own philosophical perspective on modern
social, political, and religious issues. Following are the covered topics: thinking
Philosophically About Life, Socrates and the examined Life, consciousness, identity,
the self, freedom and determinism, philosophical foundations, what is real? what is
true?, exploring the philosophy of religion, thinking about ethics, constructing an
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ethical theory, critical thinking, the demarcation problem, artificial intelligence,

epistemology, and phenomenology.
 A. Badawi

PHYS (Physics)
PHYS 101
 Introduction to Classical Mechanics (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: PHYS 111)
 Textbook(s): Sears and Zemansky's University Physics with Modern Physics, by H. D.
Young, R. A. Friedman, & A. L. Ford, 13th Edition.
Description: This course introduces students to the basic classical mechanics
concepts required by all Zewail University majors. These include the classical
Newtonian formalism for mechanics, including kinematics, conservation of energy
and momentum, Newton’s laws of motion, force diagrams, friction, centripetal and
centrifugal force, rotational motion and angular momentum, gravitation and periodic
motion.
S. Sedky, A. Abou, F. Aboul-Ela

PHYS 111
 Introduction to Classical Mechanics Laboratory (1 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req:
PHYS 101)
 Textbook(s): Sears and Zemansky's University Physics with Modern Physics, by H. D.
Young, R. A. Friedman, A. L. Ford, 13th Edition. - In addition to a provided lab manual -
 Description: Laboratory concurrent with PHYS 101. Experiments include classical
mechanics involving data collection and reporting, and error analysis.
 M. Basha
PHYS 102
 Introduction to Electromagnetism (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: MATH 101 & PHYS 101;
Co-req: PHYS 112)
 Textbook(s): Sears and Zemansky's University Physics with Modern Physics, by H. D.
Young, R. A. Friedman, & A. L. Ford, 13th Edition.
 Description: This course covers classical electromagnetism, from electric charge and
Coulomb’s law to Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves, including Gauss’
law, Ohm’s Law and elementary DC circuits, magnetic fields and forces, and
electromagnetic induction.
 M. Basha, A. Abdou, F. Aboul-Ela

PHYS 112
 Introduction to Electromagnetism Laboratory (1 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req:
PHYS 102)
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 Textbook(s): Sears and Zemansky's University Physics with Modern Physics, by H. D.

Young, R. A. Friedman, & A. L. Ford, 13th Edition. - In addition to a provided lab
manual-
 Description: Laboratory concurrent with PHYS 102 Experiments include classical
 electromagnetism involving data collection and reporting, and error analysis.
 F. Aboul-Ela, M. Basha

PHYS 201
 Introduction to Thermodynamics, Wave Motion and Optics (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq:
MATH 102 & PHYS 102; Co-req: PHYS 211)
 Textbook(s): Sears and Zemansky's University Physics with Modern Physics, by H. D.
Young, R. A. Friedman, & A. L. Ford, 13th Edition.
 Description: This course concludes the introduction to classical physics, with
modules in thermodynamics, including thermal physics, ideal gases entropy and the
first and second laws. Wave mechanics, including interference, standing waves, and
sound. Optics, including geometric optics. Fluid mechanics including buoyancy and
the continuity equation.
 T. Ibrahim, A. Abdou, F. Aboul-Ela

PHYS 211
 Introduction to Thermodynamics, Wave Motion and Optics Laboratory (1 Cr;
Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: PHYS 201)
 Textbook(s): Sears and Zemansky's University Physics with Modern Physics, by H. D.
Young, R. A. Friedman, & A. L. Ford, 13th Edition. - In addition to a provided lab
manual-
 Description: Laboratory concurrent with PHYS 201. Experiments in waves, optics
thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics involving data collection and reporting, and
error analysis.
 F. Aboul-Ela, Z. Awad

SCH (Social Sciences and Humanities)

SCH 232
 Introduction to Psychology (3 Cr; Fall/Spring; Prereq: ENGL 101; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Understanding Psychology, by C. G. Morris, & A. A. Maisto, 10th Edition.
 Description: The aim of this course is to know about one’s own self, to be familiar
with psychological concepts, theories, processes and operations and how these
processes affect our behavior. The course introduces students to psychology as a
science, studying human behavior and it's relation to neuroscience, sensation,
perception, and the conscious state. The course addresses as well learning, memories,
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motivation, understanding problems and stressors, the differences between being

normal and being abnormal, how humans can be disordered and the ways to treat and
manage disturbances, all of this in order to acquire a better self –understanding and a
better understanding of others.
 N. A. Soliman, A. Badawi

SCH 258
 Arabic Literature (3 Cr; Fall/Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): N/A
 Description: This course aims at increasing the awareness of witnessing such historic
moments we are living, as well as relating between literature and the contemporary
reality. Emphasis is placed on how to critically read literary works as well as how to
write essays criticizing such works.
 A. Ateyya, N. Gewily
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SCI/ENGR (Science and Engineering)

SCI/ENGR 100
 Science and Technology Seminar (1 Cr; Fall/Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Description: The topics of the seminar vary from semester to semester. Students will
be exposed to different fields of science introduced by experts in each field.
 A. Badawi

SCI/ENGR 200
 Science and Technology Seminar (1 Cr; Fall/Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Description: The topics of the seminar vary from semester to semester. Students will
be exposed to different fields of science introduced by experts in each field.
 A. Badawi

SCI/ENGR 300
 Science and Technology Seminar (1 Cr; Fall/Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Instructor(s): A. Badawi
 Description: The topics of the seminar vary from semester to semester. Students will
be exposed to different fields of science introduced by experts in each field.
 A. Badawi

SCI/ENGR 400
 Science and Technology Seminar (1 Cr; Fall/Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
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 Description: The topics of the seminar vary from semester to semester. Students will
be exposed to different fields of science introduced by experts in each field.
 A. Badawi

SCI/ENGR 500
 Science and Technology Seminar (1 Cr; Fall/Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Description: The topics of the seminar vary from semester to semester. Students will
be exposed to different fields of science introduced by experts in each field.
 A. Badawi

SPC (Space)

SPC 201
 Geodesy and Space Engineering (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Astronomy Today by Eric Chaisson & Steve McMillan, 8th Edition; An
Introduction to Modern Astrophysics by B. Caroll, & D. Ostlie
 This course introduces students to the basic observational and theoretical methods,
techniques and technical language of astronomy.
 A. Ibrahim

SPC 208
 Statics of Rigid and Elastic Bodies (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): VECTOR MECHANICS for ENGINEERS TENTH EDITION
 Description: This course is intended to introduce the student to the fundamentals of
static equilibrium of rigid and elastic bodies as well as the concepts of equivalent
systems of forces and moments.
 Z. Elnaggar

SPC 218
 Dynamics of Particles & Rigid bodies (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Engineering Mechanics Dynamics 13th Edition, by R.C.Hibbeler
 Description: This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of dynamics of
rigid and elastic bodies.
 Z. Elnaggar

SPC 303
 Remote Sensing & Instrumentation (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis An Introduction 5th Edition by John
A. Richards
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 Description: Radar Remote Sensing and Applications

 B. Ahmed

SPC 307
 Aerodynamics (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Fundamentals of Aerodynamics 5th Edition, John Anderson
 Description: This course introduces students to concepts of aerodynamics related to
design and analysis of aero structures .
 H. A. Kandil

SPC 309
 Mechanics of Materials (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): MECHANICS OF MATERIALS 8th EDITION R. C. HIBBELER
 Description: This course introduces the concepts of stresses in materials of
elementary structures due to the axial, twisting, sheering, and bending loading.
 H. Hamid

SPC 312
 Engineering Electromagnetism (3 Cr; Summer; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Field and Wave Electromagnetism 2nd Edition, David K.Cheng
 Description: This course covers the fundamentals of Electromagnetic Fields and
waves. The course introduces the electromagnetic model. The course starts by
reviewing the math tools required to understand the course, such as vector calculus
and orthogonal coordinate systems. Then it introduces fundamental electrostatic
quantities and laws, discussing several methods to solve electrostatic problems such
as image method and Laplace and Poisson’s equations. After that steady state current
problems are introduced and magnetostatic fundamental quantities and laws are
discussed. Magnetostatic problems and their solutions are presented. Throughout the
course the student is presented by Maxwell’s equations, constitutive relations and
boundary conditions, in different media.
 A. Montaser, A.Heikal

SPC 316
 Aerospace Vehicles Structural Analysis and Design (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A;
Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Mechanics of Aircraft structures C.T.SUN
 Description: This course will introduce the students to the modeling of composite
materials starting from the micromechanics of materials through the mechanics of
plies and the composite plates. Then the student will be introduced to the concepts of
smart structures through an introduction to piezoelectric materials, shape memory
alloys and magnetorheological fluids.
 H. Hamid

SPC 318
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 System Modelling & Linear Systems (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Control Systems Engineering 6th Edition, Norman S. Nise
 Description: This course introduces the design of feedback control systems as
applied to a variety of air and spacecraft systems. Topics include the properties and
advantages of feedback systems, time-domain and frequency-domain performance
measures, stability and degree of stability, the Root locus method, Nyquist criterion,
frequency-domain design, and state space methods.
 F. Michael

SPC 325
 Information & Communication Theory (3 Cr; Summer; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Signals and Systems 2nd Edition, Alanv. Openheim
 Description: The course introduces the concept of information measurement through
Shannon’s information theory. The course also introduces technical concepts,
principles, models, management, and foundational logic of information and
communication systems such as coding, error correction, channel noise, distortion,
communication protocols, and communication standards. The course examines
history, current trends, and future of ICT. Review of global ICT standards and
regulations.
 S.Soliman

SPC 327
 Analog and Digital Electronics (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Sedra/Smith Microelectronics 7th Edition, Digital Design With an
Introduction to the Verilog HDL 5th Edition
 Description: The subject of this course is the analysis and design of analog CMOS
integrated circuits. Simple modelling techniques are used to gain a better
understanding of the functions of the circuits. Intuitive design methods, quantitative
performance measures and practical circuit limitations are emphasized. Circuit
performance is predicted by means of both hand calculations and computer
simulations. The course contains a review of device modelling, dc and small signal
properties of single- and multi-stage amplifiers, followed by the study of biasing
circuits, current mirrors, and active loads, differential pairs and operational
amplifiers. Next, frequency response characteristics of amplifiers will be examined.
 H. Abd-Elhamid

SPC 328
 Classical & Modern Control (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Modern Control Engineering 5th Edition, Katsuhiko Ogata
 Description: This course will teach fundamentals of control design and analysis using
state-space methods. This includes both the practical and theoretical aspects of the
topic. By the end of the course, you should be able to design controllers using state-
space methods and evaluate whether these controllers are robust to some types of
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modeling errors and non-linearities. You will learn to: Design controllers using state-
space methods and analyze using classical tools. Understand impact of
implementation issues (non-linearity, delay). Indicate the robustness of your control
design. Linearize a nonlinear system, and analyze stability.
 H. Elshemy

SPC 392
 Heat Transfer and Combustion (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Heat Transfer: A Practical Approach Yunus A. Cengel 3rd Edition
 Description: Introduction, steady heat conduction, thermal boundary layers, external
forced convection, internal forced convection, heat radiation, design of heat
exchanger, applications, and special problems related to satellite thermal control.
Combustion: chemical reactions for hydrocarbon fuels, chemical equilibrium,
enthalpy of formation, heat of reaction, adiabatic flame temperature, chemical
kinetics.
 T. Nada

SPC 401
 Applied Numerical Analysis (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Numerical Methods for Engineers 6th Edition, Steven C. Chapra, Raymond
P. Canale
 Description: Students are empowered to utilize the standard “point-and-shoot”
numerical problem-solving capabilities of packages like Excel, MATLAB, and Mathcad
software. However, students are also shown how to develop simple, well-structured
programs to extend the base capabilities of those environments.
 M. Tawfik

SPC 402
 Finite Element Analysis (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis - 1st Edition (David V. Hutton)
 Description: The main objective of this course is to provide future engineers with the
means of analyzing and designing various load bearing structures. Students will learn
to analyze a system of forces and obtain the reactions at the supports of structures;
then, the students will be introduced to the analysis of forces in plain trusses. The
students later, will be introduced to the nature of stress and strain, and the properties
of cross sections, finally, the students will be introduced to the forces and stresses in
members subject to axial, torsion, and bending loading.
 M. Tawfik

SPC 403
 Orbital & Space Flight Mechanics (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Orbital Mechanics For Engineering Students, Howard D. Curtis
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 Description: This course covers the fundamentals of astrodynamics and spacecraft

flight mechanics with emphasis on the initial-value and boundary-value problems.
Particular emphasis will be given to trajectory design principles, including coordinate
systems, orbit transfers, relative motion, docking and intercept maneuvers, gravity
assist and interplanetary maneuvers, as well as orbit determination and orbit
prediction.
 F. Michael
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SPC 405
 Introduction to Astronautics & Telecomm (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req:
N/A)
 Textbook(s): Understanding space and introduction to astronautics 2nd Edition
 Description: Introduction to space, space exploration and the space business.
Elements of orbits, spacecraft systems, rocket propulsion, and communications.
 F. Michael

SPC 407
 Supersonic & Hypersonic Fluid Dynamics (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): FLUID MECHANICS FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS 3rd Edition,
Yunus A. Cengel
 Description: Introduction to Experimental Aerodynamics, Introduction to
Compressible Flow, Conservation Equations for Inviscid Flows, One-Dimensional
Flow, One-Dimensional Flow with Heat Addition and Friction, Oblique Shocks,
Expansion Waves, Quasi-One-Dimensional Flow, Numerical techniques for Steady
Supersonic Flow, Hypersonic Flow, Properties of High-Temperature Gases, High-
Temperature Flows: Basic Examples, Computational Fluid Dynamic Solutions of
Hypersonic Flows.
 A. MEkkawy

SPC 408
 Dynamics of Aerospace Structures (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Inman, Daniel - Engineering Vibration 4th Edition
 Description: This course will introduce the student to the concepts of mechanical
vibration applied to single degree of freedom systems, multiple degree of freedom
systems and continuous structures including bars, beams, cables, and shafts. Then the
student will be introduced to the concepts of vibration damping and control.
 M. Mostafa

SPC 409
 Flight Dynamics & Control (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Flight Stability and Automatic Control 2nd Edition, Dr. Robert C. Nelson
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 Description: In this course, the mechanics of airplane is analyzed as a rigid body. A

simple, small disturbance aerodynamic model is considered to determine the
aerodynamic loads due to changes in the airplane motion variables. This aerodynamic
model is integrated with the dynamic model for a flight dynamic analysis. The
obtained dynamical system is then linearized about some equilibria of interest such as
the cruise flight condition. Linear systems theory tools are then used to analyze the
stability of the linearized model.
 H. Taha

SPC 418
 Control Systems Design for Autonomous Vehicles (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-
req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Introduction to Ai Robotics, ROBINR. MURPHY
 Description: This course covers the fundamentals of autonomous vehicle design and
control, whilst enabling the students to specialise in appropriate subject areas via
optional modules and an individual research project. The different subject areas
include autonomous airborne vehicles, which have numerous existing and potential
applications including search and surveillance, mapping crop-spraying,
environmental and weather monitoring. Autonomous ground vehicles have very
diverse applications such as factory automation and mine clearance. The course will
utilize the fundamentals of design of feedback control systems. Properties and
advantages of feedback systems. Time-domain and frequency-domain performance
measures. Stability and degree of stability. Root locus method, Nyquist criterion,
frequency-domain design, and some state space methods. Strong emphasis on the
synthesis of full classical and digital controllers, towards full vehicle autonomy.
Application to a variety of aerospace systems, hands-on experiments using
underwater and airborne robotic systems.
 A. Khamis
SPC 424
 Spacecraft & Space systems Design (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Space Mission Analysis and Design 3rd Edition, Wiley J.Larson
 Description: This design course focuses on the analysis and design of complex space
systems, including mission analysis, space environment interactions, trajectory
design, mission geometry, ground system and spacecraft subsystem architecture and
design. Particular emphasis will be given to the principle design aspects of
communication, power, guidance and navigation, avionics and attitude subsystems.
Student teams will be responsible for designing a satellite or space platform from
conception to critical design review.
 A. Farag

SPC 428
 Mechatronics & Robotics (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
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 Textbook(s): Robot Modeling and Control 1st Edition, Mark W. Spong

Description: The course is about mathematical modeling of mechanical systems,
terminology, and useful concepts. In addition to, elements of sensing and controlling
these systems. Moreover, methods of analysis of these systems will be studied.

M. Elsamanty

SPC 472
 Artficial Intelligence (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Pattern Classification by David G. Stork, Peter E. Hart, and Richard
O.Duda
 Description: The course will introduce the basic ideas and techniques underlying the
design of intelligent computer systems. focuses on Behavior from Computation and
will cover the following areas: Statistical and decision–theoretic modeling paradigm.
By the end of this course, you will have built autonomous agents that efficiently make
decisions in stochastic and in adversarial settings. Reasoning and Learning. With this
additional machinery your agents will be able to draw inferences in uncertain
environments and optimize actions for arbitrary reward structures. Your machine
learning algorithms will classify handwritten digits and photographs. Applications for
a wide variety of artificial intelligence problems. The techniques you learn in this
course will serve as the foundation for further study in any application area you
choose to pursue.
 H. Ahmed

SPC 491
 Jet Propulsion (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: ENGR 332; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): S.Faroukhi, “Aircraft Propulsion”, 2009; N.Cumpsty, “Compressor
Aerodynamics” -2nd ed”,2004
 Description: This course presents aerospace propulsive devices as systems, with
functional requirements and engineering and environmental limitations along with
requirements and limitations that constrain design choices. Both air-breathing and
rocket engines are covered, at a level which enables rational integration of the
propulsive system into an overall vehicle design. Mission analysis, fundamental
performance relations, and exemplary design solutions are presented.

A.Hashem

SPC 504
 Optimal Control (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: SPC 409; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): Donald E. Kirk. "Optimal Control Theory, An Introduction" Dover
Publications, 2004
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 Description: An introduction to optimal control theory. The course starts by a

discussion of calculus of variations. This is followed by a review of variational
methods in mechanics (Lagrange equations, Hamilton’s equations and the Hamilton-
 Jacobi equations). This sets the stage for an exposition of optimal control of dynamical
systems using dynamic programming and Pontryagin’s maximum principle. The
primary application will be to linear state space systems for which optimal control
indicates the necessity of full state feedback. Finally, optimal estimation is considered
to cover cases where noise or other reasons necessitate estimating the system states.

M.Abdallah

SPC 535
 Spacecraft Communications Systems (3 Cr; Spring; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): STOJCE ILCEV DIMOV “Global Mobile Satellite Communications”
 Description: This course covers the design of spacecraft communication systems and
the analysis of communications performance over satellite links. The course covers
the major elements of a satellite communications system: spacecraft, radio
communications and propagation in the earth’s atmosphere, transponders, earth
stations, receivers and transmitters, modulation techniques, and error control.
Emphasis will be placed on design and analysis of space craft communication systems,
with extensive use of block diagrams. There will be a discussion of recent
developments in satellite communications covering both geostationary satellite
systems (GEO), low earth orbit satellite systems (LEO), and Global Navigation Satellite
Systems (GNSS).
 A. Eltrass

SPC 598
 Senior Design Project I (3 Cr; Fall; Prereq: N/A; Co-req: N/A)
 Textbook(s): N/A
 Description: Students must undertake an independent Aerospace Engineering design
project during the last two terms of their program. The purpose of the project is to
demonstrate students' abilities to practice in an Aerospace Engineering capacity in
their chosen area of expertise, using knowledge gained from their academic and
employment experiences. The first part of the project (SPC 501) will include problem
identification, generation and selection of solutions and time management.
Incorporation of technical, ecological, social, political and economic issues in the
solution for the project will be required. Requirements include: proposal, progress
report, and a final report containing recommendations for part two of the project.
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