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Cairo University
Faculty of Engineering
Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies Regulation

(Credit Hour System)
2010-2011
Cairo University– Faculty of Engineering
Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies Regulation

(Credit Hour System)
2010-2011
Contents
Page
Dean’s word 1
Word of the Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research 2
Introduction 4
General Rules 5
Postgraduate Diploma 13
Master of Science in Engineering 16
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering 20
Continuing Education 24
Transitional Rules 26
Engineering Mathematics and Physics Department 27
Architectural Engineering Department 49
Structural Engineering Department 90
Public Works Department 119
Irrigation and Hydraulics Department 166
Mechanical Power Engineering Department 179
Mechanical Design and Production Department 196
Aeronautics and Space Engineering Department 211
Electronics and Communication Department 235
Electrical Power and Machines Department 259
Chemical Engineering Department 278
Mining, Petroleum, and Metallurgy Department 286
Biomedical Engineering and Systems Department 318
Computer Engineering Department 335
Interdisciplinary Diplomas 347
M.Sc. in renewable energy & energy efficiency 354
Graduate Studies Regulations Cairo University
2010//2011
DEAN'S WORD
The Faculty of Engineering mission is to make use of its available potentialities in assisting
societal institutions to confront and overcome the challenges they are met with, and to
provide curricula with sufficient academic depth and scientific background needed to link
academic studies with the problems facing society.
The Faculty of Engineering has always endeavored to upgrade the scientific level of
postgraduate studies, this includes offering updated references through the Faculty Library,
providing access to international journal articles via subscription to major scientific research
databases, supplying research labs in the different Departments and research centers with
state-of-the-art equipment, and preparing lecture halls to accommodate the number of
graduate students.
The present postgraduate regulation adopts, for the first time, the credit-hour system, in order
to be in line with advanced scientific institutions, thus facilitating credit transfer between
different universities. In this regulation, several curricula were updated by adding new
courses and/or revising existing ones. Also, the rules for the Ph.D. Qualifying exam have
been revised to conform to the scientific level called for by this degree. Some new
interdisciplinary diplomas have been introduced to cover the needs of professional practice in
new fields of application.
Finally, I wish the students enrolled in our Graduate Program success and hope their
contributions to science and scientific research would benefit our Faculty, Country, and
Mankind. I also wish our Faculty Members success in their mission to lead their graduate
students along the proper path throughout the implementation of the research work, which I
hope would always constitute a valuable contribution to knowledge and prosperity.
Dean
Prof. Wael Mohamed El-Degwy
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WORD OF THE VICE DEAN FOR GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
The new regulation for graduate studies is a development of the year 2000 regulation by
introducing a credit hour system in accordance with the reference framework for graduate
studies set by the Engineering Sector Committee. The development aims at matching the
credit hour concept followed in most countries all over the world, to allow for development of
the three axes of graduate studies at the Faculty; Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Science,
and Doctor of Philosophy. The regulation targets raising the scientific efficiency for
Postgraduate Diploma in the areas of specialization in various engineering disciplines by
studying advanced applied and practical courses and participating in a team to prepare an
applied project. The regulation aims at developing research capabilities and scientific thinking
for the M.Sc. student in the branch, specialization, and topic chosen by the student within the
research plan of the Faculty, using techniques and scientific approaches through the study of
several advanced academic courses and performing an academic and applied research
presented in the form of a thesis. Ph.D. study aims at developing independent thinking and the
ability for innovation and improvement to be able to provide a contribution in science in the
branch, specialization, and topic chosen by the student by following the technical and
scientific research basis and building on the research capabilities that were developed during
the M.Sc. stage by performing an applied/theoretical research. The regulation includes rules
for admission, registration, study, examination and granting degrees. It also includes the
listing of courses in the three levels; 500, 600 & 700, defining the compulsory and elective
courses as well as prerequisite courses, if any. Courses are identified by the Responsible
Department among the 14 Scientific Departments at the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo
University. Interdisciplinary degrees are also listed. A Ministerial Decree was issued to
approve the regulations in July 2009, following its approval by the Cairo University Council
and the Engineering Sector Committee. Students registered prior to approval of the regulation
shall continue their study based on the rules and regulations defined in the year 2000. The
Graduate Studies Administration at the Faculty of Engineering announces every semester the
deadlines for application for Postgraduate Diploma, M.Sc., and Ph.D., and issues the
necessary forms and follow-up on the registration, examination, and keeping Graduate
Students' electronic files. The Responsible Department sets the number of graduate students
admitted and the courses as well as suggesting the supervising committee and evaluation
committee for M.Sc. theses and Ph.D. dissertations. The decisions are approved by the
Faculty Council after review by the Graduate Studies Committee. The Departments are also
responsible for following up on the progress of the graduate students with the supervising
committee and reporting it to the Graduate Studies Administration. The regulation caters for
interdisciplinary Postgraduate Diplomas that involve different engineering disciplines, such as
the Postgraduate Management Diploma, which includes electrical, mechanical, chemical, and
civil engineering, and the Postgraduate Natural Gas Diploma, which involves mining,
petroleum, metallurgy, chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineers. The regulation allows
for introduction of new Postgraduate Diplomas to cater for the need to stay abreast with the
developments in work and application in various engineering sectors. The number of admitted
M.Sc. students has increased to 1380 students and the number is expected to augment due to
the increase in number of engineers and the needs of the society. M.Sc. students are required
to take a number of courses (18 credit hours) with a minimum grade of B-, and then perform a
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research and write a thesis (18 credit hours). The average period to obtain an M.Sc. is about
four years, and the number of students currently registered is 3350. The number of students
who were awarded the M.Sc. degree was 220 in 2008. The number of registered Ph.D.
students increases by about 15% each year. However, the number of Ph.D. degrees granted
every year is almost the same. This is attributed to the high technical and academic standards.
The current number of registered Ph.D. students is 578. Achieving a Ph.D. requires passing a
comprehensive exam and a number of specialized courses (18 credit hours) with a minimum
of 2.7 points for each course, in addition to a dissertation that includes a scientific
contribution (30 credit hours). The period of obtaining a Ph.D. is about four years on average.
The number of Ph.D. awarded in 2009 was 69. The number of Ph.D. students increases every
year, which is a testimony of trust in the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University as a
prestigious institution, in addition to the prominent position of the holder of such certificate in
the society. A number of M.Sc. and Ph.D. are linked to topics related to problems in the
society and others related to current technological problems or research topics that make use
of the research and laboratory facilities to perform the research. The development of the new
regulation took place throughout the period 2004 to 2009, under the guidance of Prof. Adel
Khalil, the former Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research. His efforts were
instrumental in achieving the development and reaching this final form. I would also like to
thank Prof. Salwa Abd-El-Hafiz, Dr. Sherine Wahba, and Dr. Reem Ettouney for their
conscientious review and valuable comments on the English version draft. In conclusion, the
efforts of Faculty Members in the advancement of teaching, research and application is
achieved by developing the performance and increasing research, laboratory and library
facilities to achieve the targets of graduate studies and ensure linking them with the needs of
the society. The Graduate Studies Administration also aspires to serve the students and follow
up on the graduate studies requirements.
Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research
Prof. Sherif Ahmed Mourad
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INTRODUCTION
Graduate studies started at the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University in the early 1940s.
Since then, many prominent figures in the society have been granted M.Sc. and Ph.D.
degrees, and the scientific community has gained faculty members in various engineering
institutions in Egypt, Arab Countries, and some foreign universities. Graduate studies
regulations have continuously developed since their inception. The rules were first issued as
internal regulations that were amended in 1956, 1967, and 1972. During these phases, new
specialized Postgraduate Diplomas were introduced. The year 1972 witnessed the
appointment of the first Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research. In that year, the
requirements for the M.Sc. degree were amended to include both courses and thesis instead of
thesis only. In August 1984, the first postgraduate regulation was issued, introducing new
concepts such as:
1. Allowing engineers to register for graduate studies in a department other than the one
he/she has obtained his/her B.Sc.
2. Introducing M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Engineering Mathematics and Engineering
Physics.
3. Introducing interdisciplinary Postgraduate Diplomas in nuclear engineering,
environmental engineering, control engineering, new and renewable energy, corrosion
of metals, and engineering management. These diplomas are not the responsibility of a
specific department, but are managed by a Steering Committee from the departments
involved in the teaching process.
4. Introducing the qualifying exam for Ph.D. students where a committee of five faculty
members examines the student in his general area of study and his research work in
order to endorse his registration for the Ph.D.
The year 2000 regulation introduced several new modifications:

1. Defining 51 clauses in six divisions.
2. Introducing several new Postgraduate Diplomas in several applied areas.
3. Updating the graduate courses and introducing new courses.
4. Improving the registration, examination, and granting procedures.
5. Improving the qualifying exam procedures.
6. Using credit hours for full-year courses.
The current regulation includes further improvements whereas:

1. Adopting semester system instead of full-year system.
2. Introducing prerequisite course requirements.
3. Introduction of new Postgraduate Diplomas and interdisciplinary Diplomas.
4. Continuous development of existing courses and introduction of new courses.
5. Requiring Ph.D. students to publish at least one research paper in a specialized
scientific refereed publication that is included in international indexes.
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GENERAL RULES
Clause (1): Scientific Degrees
Cairo University Council grants, based on the recommendation of the Faculty of
Engineering Council the following:
− Postgraduate Diploma.
− Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Engineering.
− Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Engineering.
− Master of Science in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency – joint degree
between Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University and Kassel University in
Germany using the European Credit hours system ECTS.
Clause (2): Designation of the Scientific Degrees

1. Postgraduate diploma aims at enhancing the scientific capabilities in specialized
applied areas of engineering through studying advanced applied and practical courses
and participating in work teams to prepare applied projects.
2. Master of Science in Engineering aims at developing research capabilities and
scientific thinking in a specific branch/scope/topic chosen by the student within the
framework of the Faculty Research Plan. This is achieved by utilizing state-of-the-art
technology and techniques in studying a number of advanced academic courses and
carrying out an academic/applied research that is developed into a comprehensive
scientific Thesis.
3. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering aims at developing independent thinking and
capabilities for innovation and development, thus reaching a new contribution to
science in the branch/scope/topic chosen by the student, using specialized scientific
approaches. This is achieved by sound scientific research skills – developed during the
M. Sc. Program – and carrying out theoretical/applied scientific research presented in
a comprehensive scientific Dissertation.
Clause (3): Study System

The study system follows the credit hour system. Students are admitted in
accordance with the rules stipulated in Clause (5). The grades are computed as
outlined in Clause (8).
Clause (4): Registration and Commencement of Semester Dates

a- The Academic Year is divided into two semesters as follows:
− First Main Semester: starts on the fourth week of September and lasts
for 15 weeks.
− Second Main Semester: starts on the third week of February and lasts for
15 weeks.
b- Registration commences three weeks prior to the start of the semester, provided
that students fulfills all requirements and pays the registration fees.
Clause (5): Admission General Rules

a-The applicant must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering at a school
of engineering in an Egyptian University or an equivalent institute approved by
the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt.
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b- The applicant shall complete all the documents required by the Graduate Studies
Administration of the Faculty of Engineering.
c-The applicant shall fulfill any requirements of the Program to which he/she is
applying.
d- Male applicants shall declare their military service status, whether they are
discharged or postponed (for at least two years). Teaching assistants are exempted
from this condition.
e- Acceptance of the applicant's Employer.
f- Regular payment of fees each semester.
Clause (6): Admission and Registration Rules

a- Obtaining the acceptance of the Responsible Department and completing the
forms prepared by the Graduate Studies Administration.
b- The Responsible Department may request additional conditions that are deemed
necessary for admission, such as an oral or written admission exam, or limiting
the number of admitted students based on the capacity of the Faculty or
Department.
c- Students may register for up to 12 credit hours for the first or second semester
provided that he/she is a part-time student.
d- Students may register for more than 12 credit hours for the first or second
semester provided that he/she is a full-time student.
e-The maximum number of credit hours for the first or second semester is 18 hours.
f-The available courses in each semester depend on the number of registered students
and the specialized faculty members, and are also determined by the Responsible
Department Council.
Clause (7): Terms of Changes and Termination

a- Student may add/drop courses during the first two weeks of the semester.
b- Student may drop a course (without refund of fees) during the first eight weeks of
the semester, and the transcript shall show (w) for withdrawal.
c- Student who didn't attain the minimum grade required in any course may repeat it.
The course shall be repeated only once both in attendance and examination after
paying the necessary fees.
d- If the student withdraws from any courses after two weeks of study, the transcript
shall show (w). He/she has to repeat compulsory courses only.
Clause (8): Grading System
a-The grade point for each credit hour and their correspondence are based on letter
grades as follows:
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Numerical % Grade Point Letter Grade

90% or more 4.0 A
85% to less than 90% 3.7 A-
80% to less than 85% 3.3 B+
75% to less than 80% 3.0 B
70% to less than 75% 2.7 B-
65% to less than 70% 2.3 C+
60% to less than 65% 2.0 C
50% to less than 60% 1.0 D
Less than 50% 0.0 F
b- Upon request, the student is issued a certificate in Arabic or English listing the
courses he/she registered and the corresponding grades.
c- The grading of the qualifying courses required for the M.Sc. in Engineering
Mathematics and Physics shall follow the regulations of the undergraduate
courses.
Clause (9): Grade Point Average (GPA)

a- Student is not considered to have successfully completed any course unless he/she
achieves a grade C as a minimum.
b- Student is not considered to have successfully completed the requirements of the
Postgraduate Diploma unless he/she achieves a minimum GPA of 2.0.
c- M.Sc. and Ph.D. students must achieve a minimum of 2.7 in each course. They are
allowed to repeat any course once in accordance with Clause 9-i, or may choose
another course to substitute this one unless the course is compulsory.
d- Courses that are completed at another university and found equivalent to courses
in the program are not included in computing the GPA, and only courses taught at
the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University are used in computing the GPA.
e- Points are calculated for each course by multiplying the number of credit hours by
the grade point.
f- The points sum is calculated at any stage by adding the points of all completed
courses.
g- The GPA for any stage is the result of dividing the points sum by the total number
of completed credit hours.
h- If the student achieves in any course a grade less than C for the Postgraduate
Diploma or B- for the M.Sc. or Ph.D., this course shall not be considered among
the credit hours required to fulfill the degree requirements.
i- Student may repeat the courses that were completed with a grade less or equal to
C+ in order to improve his/her GPA or fulfill the degree requirements. The course
shall be repeated both in attendance and examination, and the most recent grade
shall be considered with a maximum of B when computing the GPA.
j- If a student fails twice, he/she may re-register in a new specialization/program as
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a fresh student.
Clause (10): Tuition Fees

Tuition fees shall be in accordance with the guidelines of the Supreme Council of
Universities in Egypt.
Clause (11): Academic Advising

Each Department shall appoint an Academic Advisor at the beginning of the
qualifying/preliminary stage. The Advisor shall continue for the duration of the
Postgraduate Diploma, and is replaced by the Thesis Advisor(s) for M.Sc.
students and Dissertation Advisor(s) for Ph.D. students.
Clause (12): Study Structure

Figure (1) shows the study structure stages and number of credit hours required
for each stage. Courses are designated as level 500, 600 and 700 to complement
the undergraduate levels of 000 for preparatory year up to 400 for the fourth
year.
Figure (1): Schematic diagram of the general plan for postgraduate studies.
Clause (13): Registration Suspension

Registration suspension shall be in accordance with the requirements of the
Graduate Studies Council for Cairo University and shall be performed prior to
the current registration expiry and shall not be valid for earlier periods. The
Faculty Council may approve the suspension of a student based on the
suggestion of the Responsible Department for the following cases:
a- Medical/health conditions provided that the applicant submits medical certificates
approved from the Medical Department of the University.
b- Accompanying a spouse in travel provided that the applicant establishes proof of
acceptance of travel from the employer of the spouse.
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c- Military conscription and providing evidence to that effect.
d- Childcare leaves provided that the applicant submits the child’s birth certificate or
acceptance of the Employer if the applicant is employed.
e-Training Fellowships and Official Missions that require travel of the student and
are assigned by his/her employer.
f- The maximum suspension duration is four semesters throughout the registration
period as a graduate student. This period may be exceeded upon approval of the
University based on the recommendations of the Faculty Council.
g- No registration suspension may take place while the student is studying the
courses for M.Sc. or Ph.D.
Clause (14): Registration Cancellation

Registration is cancelled in the following situations:
a- Student has used up all chances to repeat the courses.
b- Student is found guilty of cheating.
c- The advisor submits a report stating that the student is not seriously pursuing
his/her research.
d- For M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, submission of a report by the Thesis Evaluation
Committee stating that the Thesis is not up to the standard for granting the degree.
e- Student submits a written request for cancellation and it is approved by the
University Vice President for Graduate Studies.
Clause (15): Residency Requirements (for foreign students)

All foreign students must provide evidence that they have been granted a
minimum stay in Egypt of two academic years.
Clause (16): Attendance

A student is ineligible to sit for exam in any course unless he/she attends at least
75% of the lectures. This procedure shall be based on a report from the course
instructor to the Responsible Department, approved by the Graduate Studies
Committee and the Faculty Council.
Clause (17): Courses Coding

Each course is identified by three letters indicating the Department in charge of/
responsible for teaching the course as shown in Table (1). The three letters are
followed by the three-digit course number indicating the course level (500, 600 or
700) and the course number.
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Table (1): Codes for various departments
Code Department No.
MTH,PHY,MEC Engineering Mathematics and Physics Department 1
ARC Architectural Engineering Department 2
STR Structural Engineering Department 3
PBW Public Works Department 4
IHD Irrigation and Hydraulics Department 5
MEP Mechanical Power Engineering Department 6
MDP Mechanical Design and Production Department 7
AER Aeronautics and Space Engineering Department 8
EEC Electronics and Communication Department 9
EPM Electrical Power and Machines Department 10
CHE Chemical Engineering Department 11
MET, MIN,
Mining, Petroleum, and Metallurgy Department 12
PEN
SBM Biomedical Engineering and Systems Department 13
CMP Computer Engineering Department 14
GEN General courses 15
Clause (18): Courses

a- All graduate courses are offered for one full semester (15 weeks). This regulation
defines the courses, the corresponding credit hours, and the Department
responsible for teaching each course.
b- Graduate courses are divided into:
- Level 500 courses are of an applied nature and are offered mainly to
Postgraduate Diploma students.
- Level 600 courses are academic in nature and are offered to M.Sc. and Ph.D.
students. Departments may also offer level 700 courses, targeting mainly Ph.D.
students.
Clause (19): Credit Hours

a-Each credit hour corresponds to 50 contact minutes weekly for the entire semester
duration (15 weeks).
b- 20% of the grade is allocated for semester work. This percentage may be
increased to 30% if a written exam is held within the semester. The percentage of
semester work may be modified upon request of the instructor and approval of the
Department Council, Graduate Studies Committee, and Faculty Council prior to
semester commencement as long as it ranges between 20% and 50%. c-The
written final exam of the project course or other applied courses as stated in the
responsible department course list may be substituted by an oral exam. In these
courses, the percentage of the semester work as defined in Clause 19-b may be
modified.
Clause (20): Scientific Content of Courses
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The Faculty Council shall approve the technical content of all graduate courses as
defined by the Responsible Department or the Steering Committee managing the
Interdisciplinary Diploma or M.Sc. Degree.
Clause (21): Re-registration

If the registration of any student is cancelled for any of the reasons specified in
clauses 14, 30, 39 or 52, the Faculty Council may approve re-registration based on
the recommendations of the Graduate Studies Committee. The student shall apply
at the dates specified in Clause (4) following the general rules specified in Clause
(5) and the special conditions for registration for each degree. The student may be
exempted – based on the approval of the Responsible Department Council – from
some of the courses he/she attended if he/she achieved a grade B– and not more
than 5 years have passed since he/she had achieved the grade in these courses.
Clause (22): Interdisciplinary Studies

Each year the Faculty Council nominates a Steering Committee for each
interdisciplinary diploma with the authorities of the Department Council in
managing these diplomas. The members of the Steering Committee shall be the
Faculty Members in charge of teaching the courses and the Committee is chaired
by the Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research. New interdisciplinary
Diplomas may be developed upon the suggestion of the Graduate Studies
Committee, approval of the Faculty Council, and presentation to the University
Council for Graduate Studies and Research.
Clause (23): Scientific Theses and Dissertations

After the student completes the Thesis and gets it signed by the Main Advisor,
he/she submits two copies of the Thesis to the Responsible Department and a date
for a general lecture on the subject of the Thesis (Seminar) is set. After the
Seminar, the Thesis Main Advisor presents the following to the Department
Council, in preparation to submission to the Faculty Council:
a- A report indicating that the Thesis is ready for evaluation, indicating the Thesis
title in both Arabic and English.
b- A request for the Thesis Evaluation Committee, including the names of five
candidates, one of them the Thesis Advisor (or Advisors, counted as one vote).
c- Four copies of the Thesis written in accordance with the rules and formatting for
writing theses are submitted to the Thesis Evaluation Committee.
After the necessary modifications are done and the Thesis is accepted by the
Thesis Evaluation Committee, the student submits to the Graduate Studies
Administration the following: five copies of the Thesis approved by the Thesis
Advisors as well as the Thesis Evaluation Committee and the Department Chair; a
CD containing a soft copy of the Thesis and forms; and five hard copies of the
summary in Arabic and English, approved by the Thesis Main Advisor; in
addition to a data sheet signed by the student and advisors.
Clause (24): Theses Evaluation Committee

a- Upon the recommendation of the Department Council, the Faculty Council forms
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an Evaluation Committee for the Thesis/Dissertation consisting of three faculty
members; one of them is the Advisor(s) with one vote, and two other examiners
who are Professors or Associate Professors in Egyptian or foreign universities or
experts in similar scientific experience provided that at least one of them is not a
member of the staff of the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University. The
Evaluation Committee is chaired by the most senior member. If a new member is
added to the Thesis supervision, the Evaluation Committee shall not be formed
unless six months have elapsed since the date of addition of the new advisor,
provided that the student has not exceeded the maximum period allowed for the
Thesis preparation. The University Vice President for Graduate Studies and
Research approves the Evaluation Committee after the approval of the Faculty
Council. A Thesis shall not be defended or reviewed before at least 15 days has
passed from the date the Committee was officially approved by the university.
Approval of the Evaluation Committee is an implicit approval of a 6-month
extension for the Thesis. This six month duration is the period of validity of the
Evaluation Committee.
b- Members of the Evaluation Committee appointed by the Department Council must
have sufficient experience in the specific area of research and have scientific
publications in the same area.
c- In the Evaluation Committee for a M.Sc. Thesis, at least one of the examiners
shall not be a member of the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University staff.
d- In the Evaluation Committee for a Ph. D. Dissertation, at least one of the
examiners shall not be a member of the Cairo University staff.
e-A faculty member shall not participate in an Evaluation Committee for a student
who is related to him/her up to the fourth level.
f- Upon the request of the Thesis Main Advisor, the Responsible Department Chair
and Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research approve the date of the
defense.
g- The defense may take place in the presence of two members of the Evaluation
Committee provided that the Thesis Advisor is one of them. In case one of the
Committee members is not a resident of Egypt, it is sufficient to receive a report
from him/her stating his/her assessment of the Thesis.
h- Each member of the Evaluation Committee shall submit a Thesis report, in
addition to a group report using the standard forms prepared by the Graduate
Studies for Thesis evaluation. The Thesis defense conclusion and all reports are
presented to the Responsible Department Council, then to the Graduate Studies
Committee, then to the Faculty Council prior to submission to the University
Council.
i- The Evaluation Committee shall come to one of two conclusions:
1. Thesis acceptance.
2. Thesis total rejection.
The Thesis may be completed by the student according to what the committee
deems necessary and he/she is granted an extension of not more than six months
after the date of the defense provided that the student has not exceeded the
maximum period allowed for the Thesis. In such a case, the student is re-
examined and a new group report is submitted to the Responsible Department
Council with the outcome of the Thesis review and discussions.
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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
Clause (25): Areas of Study

Cairo University Council grants the degree of Postgraduate Diploma in one of the
specializations shown in Table (2) upon the recommendations of the Faculty of
Engineering Council. The Certificate is granted indicating the title of the
Diploma. New Diplomas may be introduced based on the suggestions of the
Responsible Department Councils and approval of the Graduate Studies
Committee and the Faculty Council. New Diplomas may be developed in a
specialized or inter-disciplinary area with bodies outside the university. For the
specialized diploma, the Responsible Department Council sets the regulations for
the diploma, and it is approved by the Graduate Studies Committee and the
Faculty Council. For inter-disciplinary Diploma, a steering committee is formed
chaired by the Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research and the Faculty
members responsible for teaching the courses.
Table (2): Postgraduate Diplomas
No. Responsible Department Name of Diploma
Specialized Diplomas
1 Engineering Mathematics and Physics Optimization in Engineering Systems
1. Architectural Studies.
2. Building Science & Technology.
2 Architectural Engineering 3. Environmental Design & Planning.
4. Urban Design & Community Development.
5. Urban Planning.
1. Reinforced Concrete.
2. Structural Steel Design.
3. Materials Engineering & Technology.
3 Structural Engineering 4. Structural Analysis by Computers.
5. Earthquake Engineering.
6. Construction Engineering
7. Structural Engineering.
1- Surveying & Ground Information Systems.
2- Railway Engineering.
3- Traffic Engineering & Transportation
4 Public Works Planning.
4- Highways & Airport Engineering.
5- Sanitary & Environmental Engineering.
6- Soil Mechanics & Foundations.
1- Irrigation & Drainage Engineering.
5 Irrigation and Hydraulics 2- Coastal & harbor Engineering.
3- Water Resources System Engineering.
1. Pipelines, pumps, and Turbines.
2. Combustion & Internal Combustion Engines.
6 Mechanical Power Engineering
3. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.
4. Power Plants & Steam Engineering.
1. Mechanical Design.
2. Production Engineering.
7 Mechanical Design and Production 3. Industrial Engineering.
4. Mechanical Systems.
5. Stress Analysis & Mechanical Failures.
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Table (2): Postgraduate Diplomas (Cont.)
No. Responsible Department Name of Diploma
1. Aircraft Design.
2. Rockets & Propulsion Engineering.
8 Aeronautics and Space Engineering 3. Air Transportation Engineering.
4. Aerospace Technologies & Applications.
1. Electrical Power Systems.
2. Generation & Utilization of Electric Power
3. High Voltage Engineering
4. Electrical Machines & Drive Systems.
9 Electrical Power and Machines 5. Automatic Control Systems.
6. Power Electronics.
7. Electrical Power Systems Protection
8. Safety Engineering in Installations & Power
Stations.
10 Electronics and Communications ---
11 Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Diploma
1. Design & Mining Technology.

2. Mineral Processing Technology.
3. Petroleum Exploration Engineering.
12 Mining, Petroleum, and Metallurgy 4. Petroleum Production Engineering.
5. Tribology & Metal Protection Engineering.
6. Metal Extraction Engineering.
7. Metal Forming & Heat Treatment Engineering.
1. Biomedical Engineering.
2. System Engineering.
3. Medical Information Technology.
13 Biomedical Engineering and Systems
4. Clinical Engineering.
5. Bioinformatics
6. Biomechanics and Rehabilitation.
1. Computer Engineering.
14 Computer Engineering 2. Computer Network Engineering.
1. Renewable Energy.
2. Engineering Management.
3. Environmental Engineering.
4. Natural Gas Engineering.
Interdisciplinary (Steering Committee
15 5. Textile Engineering.
for Interdisciplinary Diplomas)
6. Risk Engineering.
7. Radiation Technology.
8. Advanced Materials Technologies.
9. Maintenance of Structures.
The Responsible Department, title and type of Postgraduate Diploma shall be specified in the
certificate.
Clause (26): Courses

Postgraduate Diploma courses are divided into two phases, indicated as follows:
1. Preliminary Study Phase:
− Attended by all students with a B. Sc. Degree in Engineering from an
Egyptian University or an accredited equivalent in all specializations.
− Student completes 12 credit hours from level 500 courses according to
Faculty regulations and the available courses.
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− The Responsible Department Council may require the student to
complete some undergraduate courses (level 400 or less) and these
courses do not count amongst the credit hours stated in Clause (28).
2. Graduate Diploma Phase: − Students attend this phase after
successful completion of the preliminary one with a GPA
at least 2.3 (C+). − Student completes 18 credit hours from
level 500 courses, and may include some level 600
courses.
− These regulations define the courses and number of credit hours required for
each Postgraduate Diploma.
Clause (27): Duration of Study

The time required to attain any of the Postgraduate Diplomas shall not exceed
four main semesters if the student is registered as a part-time student. The Faculty
Council may approve, upon the proposal of the Responsible Department Council,
the duration of study to be two main semesters only provided that he/she is
enrolled as a full-time student.
Clause (28): Number of Credit Hours
The minimum credit hours for each Postgraduate Diploma shall not be less than
30 hours of courses of level 500 or 600. Qualifying courses (undergraduate
courses, level 400 or less) shall not count as part of these credit hours.
Clause (29): Equivalency of Courses
The Faculty Council may approve, upon the request of the Responsible
Department Council, the transfer of credit for some courses that the student has
successfully completed at the graduate level at any Egyptian University or an
accredited equivalent provided that not more than five years have passed since the
date he/she studied these courses. The number of credit hours transferred in the
Postgraduate Diploma is limited to a maximum of 12 hours.
Clause (30): Registration Cancellation
The student's registration is cancelled in any of these cases:
1. If he/she fails a course twice.
2. If he/she does not pay the fees on time.
3. If he/she submits a request for withdrawal in accordance with Clause (14).
Clause (31): Project

1. Student has to prepare a project during the final semester under the supervision
of Faculty Members.
2. The Responsible Department Council forms an examination committee of the
Faculty Members to examine the student in the project. The number of
members of the examination committee shall not exceed four. The committee
is approved by the Faculty Council.
3. 3. If the student fails in the project once, he/she is allowed a second chance in
the following semester. The registration is cancelled if he/she fails twice in the
project
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING
Clause (32): Areas of Study
Cairo University Council grants, upon the recommendation of the Faculty

Council, the degree of M. Sc. via the scientific departments listed in Table (1).
The name of the scientific department (and specialization) and the title of the
Thesis shall be stated in the certificate. Other interdisciplinary specializations
among different engineering departments or in collaboration with foreign
distinguished universities may be introduced upon proposal by the Faculty
Council and approval of the University Council.
Clause (33): Registration Requirements
In order to register for M. Sc. Degree, in addition to the rules stated in Clause (5),
the student shall:
a. Have a B. Sc. in Engineering with a minimum general rate of
appreciation "Good" from any Faculty of Engineering in Egyptian
Universities or an equivalent degree from any other institution
accredited by the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt.
b. Dedicate at least two days per week for attending the courses.
c. The Faculty Council may accept, upon the recommendations of the
Responsible Department, a student for the M. Sc. degree if he/she
graduated with a rate of appreciation less than "Good" provided that
he/she has attained a Postgraduate Diploma from any Faculty of
Engineering accredited by the Supreme Council of Universities in
Egypt and achieved a minimum rate of appreciation "Good" in this
Diploma.
d. The Faculty Council may accept a student for the M. Sc. degree if
he/she graduated with a rate of appreciation "Pass" after finishing
some preliminary courses defined by the Responsible Department
with a number of credit hours not less than 12 (level 400 or 500)
determined by the Advisor and approved by the Responsible
Department, and achieving a minimum GPA of 2.7 in these courses.
e. Students registered for an M. Sc. degree in engineering mathematics,
physics, or mechanics who have not obtained a degree from the
Faculty of Science shall complete at least 12 credit hours of qualifying
courses from the B. Sc. level of the relevant specialization and shall
register for the M. Sc. after successful completion of these courses. If
the student already has a B. Sc. in Science in addition to his B. Sc. in
Engineering, he/she may register directly for an M. Sc. taking into
consideration items a, b and c stated above as well as Clause (5).
f. Students having a B.Sc. Degree in a specific specialization may
register for an M.Sc. degree in another specialization after
successfully completing the exams in qualifying courses that are
defined by the Responsible Department. These hours shall not count
as part of the credit hours stated in Clause (35).
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a. The minimum period to obtain an M. Sc. is four main semesters from
the date of registration.
b. The maximum period to obtain an M. Sc. is eight main semesters from
the date of registration, taking into consideration the periods of
suspension of registration. The period may be extended for two more
main semesters upon the request of the Thesis Main Advisor and the
approval of the Responsible Department, the Graduate Studies
Committee and the Faculty Council.
Clause (35): Study Requirements
a. Student shall study 12 credit hours of level 500 (A student who has a
B.Sc. with rate of appreciation "Good" or has a Postgraduate Diploma
with rate of appreciation "Good" is exempted from these hours). The
student then studies at least 18 credit hours from courses of level
600/700, then prepares a thesis that is equivalent to 18 credit hours.
b. Student chooses the courses that he/she plans to attend during the
semester from those courses announced by the Responsible
Department and listed in the Regulations. These courses shall be
approved by the Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research.
c. The courses shall include a course on technical writing, research
methods and report preparation.
d. Student shall demonstrate his proficiency in the English Language
before applying for the Seminar. This is achieved by passing a test of
English as a foreign language (TOEFL) with the score approved by
the Faculty Council.
e. The Responsible Department may require the student to attend some
courses as directed by the Main Advisor, whether undergraduate or
level 500 courses of the Department or other Departments in the
Faculty or other schools at Cairo University or foreign accredited
universities provided that the total number of hours does not exceed 8
hours. These hours do not count as part of the hours listed in item "a".
f. Student shall complete all course requirements in a period of no more
than two main semesters. He/she may request the exception of up to 6
credit hours to be completed during the next two semesters. The
request shall be approved by the Faculty Council after the approval of
the Responsible Department and the Graduate Studies Committee. In
such a case, the student may register for the Thesis with the Thesis
Advisor but the registration shall be cancelled if he/she fails in any of
these courses.
g. Student shall perform a research in a topic defined by the Main Thesis
Advisor and the student shall present a Thesis including the outcome
of the research.
h. The Responsible Department Council may agree on revising the
research topic upon the request of the Main Advisor, without affecting
the duration of the study defined in Clause (34). The request shall be
approved by the Faculty Council after the approval of the Graduate
Studies Committee.

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Clause (36): Supervision
a. The Faculty Council appoints the Thesis Main Advisor, upon the
suggestion of the Responsible Department Council and approval of
the Graduate Studies Committee. The Main Advisor shall be chosen
from the Professors or Associate Professors of the Faculty. Assistant
Professors may also be included in the Supervision Committee.
b. The Supervision Committee may include specialists who are at the
same level as Professors or Associate Professors, upon the approval of
the Faculty Council. The number of advisors shall not be more than
three.
c. The Advisor is appointed while the student is studying the courses and
before working on the Thesis, provided that the GPA achieved for the
courses is not less than 2.7 and according to Clause (9).
d. If one of the Thesis Advisors has to travel for a long duration, the
Faculty Council may opt to leave the supervision committee
unchanged, or to add a new member, or remove the name of the
member who is travelling abroad, or both actions. This is done upon
the recommendations of the Responsible Department Council and the
approval of the Graduate Studies Committee, based on a report
presented by the travelling member prior to his travel and endorsed by
the Main Advisor, provided that item "a" is implemented.
e. The Thesis Main Advisor may suggest a modification of the advisory
committee by adding or removing members or both. The suggestion
shall be approved by the Responsible Department Council, the
Graduate Studies Committee, the Faculty Council, and the University
Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, provided that item
"a" is implemented.
f. The Thesis Main Advisor shall present a report at the end of the
Academic Year to the Responsible Department Council describing the
progress of the student and recommending continuation or termination
of his/her enrollment.
Clause (37): Equivalency of Courses
The Faculty Council may approve, upon the suggestion of the Responsible
Department and approval of the Graduate Studies Committee, the equivalency for
courses studied within the same level, specialization and studied earlier at the
Faculty or at another Institution accredited by the Supreme Council of
Universities in Egypt. The student must have studied the courses within at most
five years prior to the year of registration for the M. Sc. Degree and achieved at
least a rate of appreciation "Good". The maximum credit hours transferred shall
be limited to six credit hours only.
Clause (38): Awarding the Degree
The Faculty Council shall recommend awarding of the M.Sc. degree upon the
recommendation of the Responsible Department Council and the Graduate
Studies Committee when the student fulfills the following requirements:
a. Completion of at least four main semesters from the date of registration.
b. Succeeding in all course requirements with a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.7.
c. Acceptance of the Thesis by the Evaluation Committee and their
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recommendation that the Degree is granted in accordance with Clause
(24).
Clause (39): Enrolment Termination
The Faculty Council shall terminate the enrolment for the M.Sc. Degree in the
following cases:
a. Failure to successfully complete any compulsory courses (unless the student
re-registers and succeeds) or failure to achieve a minimum GPA of 2.7 (B–).
b. Upon the request of the Main Advisor, and approval of the
Responsible Department Council and the Graduate Studies
Committee, if the student is not serious in pursuing his/her research.
c. Rejection of the Thesis and recommendation not to grant the degree
by the Evaluation Committee.
d. Failure to complete the M. Sc. requirements during the period
specified in Clause (34), after taking into consideration the periods of
suspension of registration.
e. Request of the student to cancel his/her enrollment, approved by the
University Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research.
f. Failure to pay the specified fees in accordance with the regulating
rules. This is not applicable for Teaching Assistants at the Faculty.
Clause (40): Changing Registration
If the student does not achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 upon completion
of the M.Sc. courses, he/she may request changing the registration to a
Postgraduate Diploma. Courses that he/she completed with a grade of 2.0 or more
may be credited in the Postgraduate Diploma. The switch is effective upon the
approval of the Responsible Department Council, Graduate Studies Committee,
and the Faculty Council.

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGINEERING
Clause (41): Areas of Study Cairo University grants, upon the recommendation of the Faculty
of Engineering Council, the degree of Ph. D. via study in the scientific
departments listed in Table (1). The name of the scientific department (and
specialization) and the title of the Dissertation shall be stated in the certificate.
Clause (42): Registration Requirements In order to register for Ph. D. Degree, the student
shall:
a. Satisfy the general rules stated in Clause (5).
b. Have an M. Sc. in Engineering Sciences in the same specialization from any
Faculty of Engineering in Egyptian University or an equivalent degree
accredited by the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt.
c. Successfully complete an Admission Exam.
d. Apply to the Dean for registration after securing the acceptance of his
supervision by one of the Professors or Associate Professors. The request is
approved by the Department Council after identifying the area of research. The
documents are then submitted to the Graduate Studies Council then to the
Faculty Council.
Clause (43): Admission Exam The Admission Exam shall be held twice each year in each
specialization. A four-hour written examination should be held in subjects studied
at the undergraduate and Master Degree. Each Department shall form an
Examination Committee to set the special conditions of the exam and the
acceptance criteria.
Clause (44): Registration Requirements
a. Student shall complete at least 18 credit hours from courses of level 600/700.
b. Student shall pass a test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) with the
level approved by the Faculty Council within 12 months from registration.
c. Student shall pass a Comprehensive Exam during the period between six
months and 18nths after registration.
d. The main area of research of the Dissertation shall be determined by the Main
Advisor and approved by the Responsible Department Council and the Vice
Dean for Graduate Studies and Research. The student submits a Dissertation
which should include a new scientific contribution in the specialization field
within the time frame defined in Clause (48).
e. The Responsible Department Council may agree on revising the research topic
only once upon the request of the Main Advisor. This may take place with or
without a change in the supervision committee. The revision shall be approved
by the Graduate Research Council and the Faculty Council, without affecting
the duration of the study defined in Clause (48)
f. Student shall complete all course requirements in a period of no more than
three main semesters. He/she may request the exception of up to 6 credit hours
to be completed during the next two semesters. The request shall be approved
by the Faculty Council after the approval of the Responsible Department and
the Graduate Studies Committee.
g. Student shall demonstrate for the Comprehensive Exam Committee his/her
capabilities in using the computer according to the rules set by the Faculty.
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h. Student shall present a seminar on the topic of research in front of a committee
of specialized faculty and general audience.
i. Student shall prepare a dissertation that is equivalent to 30 credit hours.
Clause (45): Ph. D. Courses
a. Student shall complete at least 12 credit hours from the Ph. D. courses (level
700 or level 600 that were not previously studied) with a minimum GPA of 2.7
before starting work on the dissertation.
b. The Main Advisor shall choose courses that are relevant to the topic of the
dissertation and the choice shall be approved by the Department Council and
the Graduate Studies Committee.
Clause (46): Comprehensive Exam
a. The Faculty Council shall approve the Comprehensive Exam Committee for all
Ph. D. students in each department upon the request of the Responsible
Department Council and approval of the Graduate Studies Committee. The
committee shall include several Professors or Associate Professors who are
specialized in the general area of research. At least one member should be from
another department and one member from outside the Faculty of Engineering,
Cairo University in addition to the main advisor.
b. The Comprehensive Exam is held between six and eighteen months from the
date of registration after paying the tuition fees of the exam and provided that
the student has completed at least six credit hours of Ph.D. courses.
c. The Exam Committee shall prepare the exam to include a written part and an
oral part.
d. The written part of the Comprehensive Exam shall be held twice every year for
each department, and the date is determined by the Department Council. The
objective of the exam is to judge the scientific background of the student.
e. If the student successfully completes the written part of the exam (minimum
70%), he/she may complete the oral part. The oral part aims at judging the
information of the student in the specialization and his ability to contribute to
the field.
f. Student is considered to have successfully completed the exam if he/she
achieves at least 70% in both the written and oral exams.
g. Student may get two chances to complete the Comprehensive Exam.
Clause (47): Seminar
a. Student shall present a seminar on the topic of his/her research in front of a
committee of specialized faculty and the general public after a period not less
than 12 months from the date of successful completion of the comprehensive
exam.
b. The Responsible Department Council shall be informed of the date of the
seminar and advertize it in a clear location in the Faculty.
c. The Dissertation Main Advisor informs the Department Council of the
completion of the Seminar.
a. The minimum period to obtain a Ph. D. is four main semesters from the date of
completing the Comprehensive Exam.
b. The maximum period to obtain a Ph. D. is ten main semesters from the date of
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registration, taking into considerations the periods of suspension of
registration. The period may be extended for two more main semesters upon
the request of the Dissertation Main Advisor and the approval of the
Responsible Department Council, Graduate Studies Committee, and the
Faculty Council.
Clause (49): Supervision
a. The Faculty Council appoints the Dissertation Main Advisor, upon the
suggestion of the Responsible Department Council and approval of the
Graduate Studies Committee. The Main Advisor shall be chosen from the
Professors or Associate Professors of the Faculty. Assistant Professors may
also be included in the Supervision Committee.
b. The Supervision Committee may include specialists who are at the same level
as Professors or Associate Professors, upon the approval of the Faculty
Council. The number of advisors shall not be more than three.
c. The supervision of the Dissertation may be joined between a committee
determined by Cairo University and an Advisor from another foreign
university or Institution approved by the Supreme Council of Universities in
Egypt. In this case, the number of advisors shall not be more than four.
d. The Advisor is appointed after the student completes the courses and before
working on the Dissertation, provided that the cumulative GPA obtained for
the courses shall not be less than 2.7 and according to Clause (9).
e. If one of the Dissertation Advisors has to travel for a long duration, the Faculty
Council may opt to leave the supervision committee unchanged, or to add a
new member, or remove the name of the member who is travelling abroad, or
both actions. This is done upon the recommendations of the Responsible
Department Council and the approval of the Graduate Studies Committee,
based on a report presented by the travelling member prior to his travel and
endorsed by the Main Advisor, provided that item "a" is implemented.
f. The Dissertation Main Advisor may suggest a modification of the advisory
committee by adding or removing members or both. The suggestion shall be
approved by the Responsible Department Council, the Graduate Studies
Committee, the Faculty Council, and the University Vice President for
Graduate Studies and Research, provided that item "a" is implemented.
g. The Dissertation Main Advisor shall present a report at the end of the
Academic Year to the Responsible Department Council describing the progress
of the student and recommending continuation or termination of his/her
enrollment.
Clause (50): Equivalency of Courses The Faculty Council may approve, upon the suggestion
of the Responsible Department Council and approval of the Graduate Studies
Committee, the equivalency of studied courses within the same level (600/700),
specialization and studied earlier at the Faculty or another Institution accredited
by the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt. Student must have studied the
courses during the five years prior to the year of registration for the Ph. D. Degree
and achieved at least a rate of appreciation "Good". The maximum credit hours
transferred shall be limited to six credit hours only.
Clause (51): Awarding the Degree
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The Faculty Council shall recommend awarding of the Ph.D. degree upon the
recommendation of the Responsible Department and the Graduate Studies
Committee when the student fulfills the following requirements:
a. Completion of the minimum duration of study as per Clause (48).
b. Succeeding in all course requirements and Comprehensive Exam.
c. Completing the seminar.
d. Dissertation acceptance and recommendation of the Degree to be granted by
the Evaluation Committee.
e. Acceptance of at least one research paper from the Dissertation in a specialized
scientific refereed journal that is included in international indexes.
Clause (52): Enrolment Termination
The Faculty Council shall terminate the enrolment for the Ph.D. in the following cases:
a. Upon the request of the Main Advisor, and approval of the Responsible
Department Council and the Graduate Studies Committee, if the student is not
serious in pursuing his/her research.
b. Failure twice in the Comprehensive Exam.
c. Not completing the degree requirements during the period specified in the
regulations.
d. Request of the student to cancel his/her registration, approved by the
University Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Clause (53): Studying Courses Only

a. The Faculty Council may accept, upon the request of the Responsible
Department Council and the Graduate Studies Committee, students who are
eligible for graduate studies according to this regulation to attend one (or
more) courses from the Graduate Courses offered and attend the Evaluation
after paying the appropriate fees. Upon successful completion of the course the
student shall get a certificate of completion of the course but not a
Postgraduate diploma or degree.
b. If the same student submits an application to register for a Postgraduate
Diploma, the Faculty Council may consider, upon the request of the
Responsible Department Council and the Graduate Studies Committee, the
credits for the course (or courses) that the student has successfully completed
with a minimum rate of appreciation "Good". The number of credit hours shall
not exceed 16 hours provided that not more than five years have passed since
he/she studied the courses. This is not applicable for M. Sc. or Ph. D.
Clause (54): Exchange Programs
a. The Faculty Council may allow, upon the request of the Responsible
Department and the Graduate Studies Committee, graduate students to study
some courses in foreign universities that have cultural agreements with Cairo
University. A maximum of two such courses may count towards achieving the
degree provided that they do not exceed eight credit hours and provided that
they have not been studied more than five years at most prior to registration.
b. The Faculty Council may allow, upon the request of the Responsible
Department Council and the Graduate Studies Committee, foreign graduate
students enrolled in foreign universities that have any cultural agreements with
Cairo University to study some courses at the Faculty of Engineering. The
students shall be granted a certificate with the result of their exams.
c. The Faculty Council may allow, upon the request of the Responsible
Department Council and the Graduate Studies Committee, professors from
foreign universities that have cultural agreements with Cairo University to
teach some graduate courses at the Faculty of Engineering.
Clause (55): Distant Education
a. The Faculty Council may allow, upon the request of the Responsible
Department Council and the Graduate Studies Committee, engineers to study
graduate courses listed in this regulation (level 500) by distant learning. Upon
successful completion of the courses, they are granted a certificate from the
Faculty.
b. The Faculty Council may allow, upon the request of the Responsible
Department Council and the Graduate Studies Committee, courses that were
studied by distant learning to count towards obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma
if the applicant is eligible for a Diploma. The number of credit hours shall not
be more than six credit hours.
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Clause (56): Specialized Studies

a. The Faculty Council may hold, upon the request of the Responsible
Department, training courses or study workshops at the graduate studies and
research level aiming at upgrading the scientific level and continuing education
for engineers or specialists with accredited university degrees.
b. National and foreign scientific societies as well as relevant institutions and
organizations may participate in organization of these courses and workshops.
c. The participants in the courses or workshops may be awarded a certificate,
after paying the fees, without obtaining a scientific degree.
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TRANSITIONAL RULES.
Clause (57): Regulation Validity

This regulation shall be valid for all students enrolled for graduate studies after
the ministerial decree approving the regulations. Students registered before that
date shall follow the regulations of year 2003 and the relevant complementary
rules.
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Engineering Mathematics and Physics Department
27 Engineering Mathematics and Physics

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Courses of the Optimization in Engineering Systems Diploma
Credit
Code Course Title Pre-requisites
Hours
MTH511 Numerical Analysis 3 ⎯
MTH541 Introduction to Operations Research 2 ⎯
MTH542 Modeling of Linear Systems 3 ⎯
MTH543 Theory of Engineering Systems 2 ⎯
MTH544 Network Models in Engineering Systems 2 ⎯
MTH581 Utilization of Computers in Engineering Systems 2 ⎯
MTH545 Decision Making in Engineering Systems 2 ⎯
MTH546 Modeling of Dynamic Systems 3 ⎯
MTH547 Simulation of Engineering Systems 2 ⎯
MTH548 Optimization of Nonlinear systems 3 ⎯
MTH563 Queuing Models in Engineering Systems 2 ⎯
MTH591 Project 4 ⎯
All courses are required

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Qualifying Courses for the M. Sc. Degree in Engineering Mathematics
Credit
Hours
MTH401 Linear Algebra 2 ⎯
MTH402* Abstract Algebra 2 ⎯
MTH411* Topology 2 ⎯
MTH412* Real Analysis 2 ⎯
MTH413 Complex Analysis 2 ⎯
MTH414* Functional Analysis 2 ⎯
MTH421* Differential Geometry 2 ⎯
MTH431 Introduction to Differential and Integral Equations 2 ⎯
MTH441 Numerical Analysis 2 ⎯
MTH442 Introduction to Operations Research and Optimization 2 ⎯
MTH451 Mathematical Physics 2 ⎯
MTH461 Probability and Statistics 2 ⎯
The student selects a minimum of 14 credit hours provided that 6 credit hours are selected from
the courses with an (*).
Requirements for the M. Sc. Degree in Engineering Mathematics
Credit
Hours
GEN600 Technical Writing 1 ⎯
The student selects a minimum of 18 credit hours from the
600-level elective engineering mathematics courses. It is
possible, when necessary, with the approval of the Department
MTH6∗∗ Council, to substitute for up to 3 hours of them with courses of 18
the same level offered by the department or other departments.
MTH699 M. Sc. Thesis (mandatory) 18
Requirements for the Ph. D. Degree in Engineering Mathematics
Credit
Hours
MTH700 Comprehensive Examination (mandatory) 4
MTH799 Ph. D. Dissertation (mandatory) 30
The student selects a minimum of 14 credit hours from the 600/700 elective
engineering mathematics courses. It is possible, when necessary, with the
approval of the Department Council, to substitute for up to 3 hours of them with
courses of the same level offered by the department or other departments. The 14
total number of credit hours in the 700-level courses should not be less than 6.

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Elective Courses for the M. Sc. and Ph. D. Degrees in Engineering Mathematics
Credit
Hours
MTH601 Advanced Linear Algebra 3 MTH401
MTH611 Advanced Functional Analysis 3 MTH414
MTH631 Advanced Difference and Differential Equations 3 MTH431
MTH632 Partial Differential Equations 3 MTH431, 451
MTH633 Integral Equations 3 MTH431, 451
MTH641 Advanced Numerical Analysis 3 MTH401, 441
MTH642 Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations 3 MTH441
MTH643 Approximation Theory and Methods 3 MTH401
MTH644 Linear and Integer Programming 3 MTH401, 442
MTH645 Nonlinear and Dynamic Programming 3 MTH401, 441, 442
MTH661 Statistics and Random Systems 3 MTH461
MTH662 Design and Analysis of Experiment 3 MTH461
MTH681 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 ⎯
MTH682 Automata Theory, Languages and Computation 3 ⎯
MTH683 Theory of Language Translation 3 ⎯
MTH684 Logic 3 ⎯
MTH685 Combinatorics and Graph Theory 3 ⎯
MTH690 Selected Advanced Topic 3 ⎯
MTH741 Numerical Linear Algebra 3 MTH401, 441
MTH742 Numerical Solution of Integral Equations 3 MTH441
MTH761 Advanced Probability 3 MTH412, 461
MTH762 Stochastic Differential Equations 3 MTH461
MTH781 Neural Modeling 3 ⎯
MTH782 Theory of Computation 3 MTH681, 682
MTH783 Program Analysis 3 MTH681, 683
MTH784 Logic for Problem Solving 3 MTH684
MTH790 Selected Advanced Topic 3 ⎯
Qualifying Courses for the M. Sc. Degree in Engineering Physics

Credit
Hours
PHY401 Classical Mechanics 2 ⎯
PHY403 Quantum Mechanics 4 PHY401 or concurrent
PHY421 Statistical Physics 3 PHY403 or concurrent
PHY422 Solid State Physics 3 PHY403 or concurrent
PHY421 or concurrent
All courses are required.
Requirements for the M. Sc. Degree in Engineering Physics
Credit Pre-requisites
Code Course Title
Hours
PHY610 Mathematical Methods in Physics 3 ⎯
PHY651 Classical Electrodynamics 1 3 ⎯
PHY699 M. Sc. Thesis 18
The student selects 12 credit hours of 600/700-level elective physics courses. It 12
is possible, when necessary, with the approval of the Department Council, to
substitute for up to 6 hours of them with courses of the same level offered by
the department or other departments.

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Requirements for the Ph. D. Degree in Engineering Physics
Credit Pre-
Code Course Title
Hours requisites
PHY700 Comprehensive Examination 4
PHY799 Ph. D. Dissertation 30
The student selects 14 credit hours of 600/700 elective physics courses. It is 14
possible, when necessary, with the approval of the Department Council, to
substitute for up to 3 hours of them with courses of the same level offered by the
department or other departments. The total number of credit hours in 700-level
courses counted towards the M. Sc. And Ph. D. degrees should not be less than 6.
Elective Courses for the M. Sc. and Ph. D. Degrees in Engineering Physics
Credit
Hours
PHY601 Advanced Quantum Mechanics 3 PHY403
PHY611 Advanced Mathematical Methods 3 PHY610
PHY612 Computational Physics 3 ⎯
PHY621 Applied Solid State Physics 3 PHY422
PHY622 Materials Science 3 PHY422
PHY623 Solid State Electronics 3 PHY422
PHY624 Optoelectronics 3 PHY422
PHY625 Physics of Solar Cells 3 PHY422
PHY626 Quantum Nanostructures 3 PHY623
PHY631 Atomic Physics 3 PHY403
PHY632 Nuclear Physics 3 PHY403
PHY633 Nuclear Reactors 3 PHY632
PHY634 Radiation Physics 3 PHY632
PHY641 Applied Spectroscopy 3 PHY631
PHY643 Applied Optics 3 ⎯
PHY644 Lasers and Their Applications 3 PHY631
PHY652 Classical Electrodynamics II 3 PHY651
PHY653 Plasma Physics 3 PHY651
PHY661 Biophysics 3 ⎯
PHY662 Biomechanics 3 ⎯
PHY671 Experimental Physics 3 PHY422
PHY632 or concurrent
PHY672 Measurement Physics 3 ⎯
PHY673 Non-destructive Testing 3 ⎯
PHY674 Digital Signal Processing in Physics 3 ⎯
PHY690 Selected Advanced Topics 3 consent of instructor
PHY 701 Quantum Field Theory 3 PHY601
PHY611
PHY702 Quantum Computation and Quantum 3 PHY403
Information

2010//2011
Credit
Hours
PHY721 Advanced Statistical Mechanics 3 PHY421
PHY601
PHY722 Many-Body Theory 3 PHY601
PHY721
PHY723 Advanced Solid State Physics 3 PHY422
PHY601
PHY724 Electric Transport in Nanostructures 3 PHY601
PHY626
PHY741 Quantum Optics 3 PHY601
PHY751 Advanced Electromagnetic Theory 3 PHY652
PHY790 Selected Advanced Topics for Ph. D. Students 3 for Ph. D. students only
with the consent of the
instructor
Qualifying Courses for the M. Sc. Degree in Engineering Mechanics.
Credit
Hours
MTH493 Applied Mathematics 2 ⎯
MEC431 Fluid Mechanics 2 ⎯
MEC441 Continuum Mechanics 2 ⎯
MEC451 Analytical Mechanics 2 ⎯
MEC461 Thermo dynamics 2 ⎯
MEC462 Electro dynamics 2 ⎯
Requirements for the M. Sc. Degree in Engineering Mechanics.

Credit
Hours
The student selects at least 18 credit hours from the table
MEC6** 18
of elective mechanics courses.
MEC699 M. Sc. Thesis 18
Requirements for the Ph. D. degree in Engineering Mechanics.

Code Course Title
Hours
The student selects at least 14 credit hours from the table
MEC6** of elective mechanics courses. 14
MEC700 Comprehensive Examination 4

MEC799 Ph. D. Dissertation 30

2010//2011
Elective Courses for the M. Sc. and Ph. D. Degrees in Engineering Mechanics
Code Course Title
Hours
MTH672 Advanced Applied Mathematics 4 MTH493
MEC621 Variational Methods in Mechanics 2 MTH493
MEC462
MEC631 Magneto Hydrodynamics 3
MEC431
MEC632 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics 3 MEC431
MEC633 Wave Propagation in Fluids 3 MEC431
MEC431
MEC634 Friction in Fluid Motion 3
MEC461
MEC641 Theory of Plates and Shells 3 MEC441
MEC642 Advanced Continuum Mechanics 3 MEC441
MEC643 Wave Propagation in Solids 3 MEC441
MTH493
MEC644 Theory of Vibrations 3
MEC451
MEC651 Multi-Rigid Bodies Dynamics 3 MEC451
MEC661 Experimental Mechanics 2 ⎯
MEC690 Selected Advanced Topic 3 ⎯

2010//2011
Description of the Courses
GEN600: Technical Writing (1cr.)

Grammar review – Punctuation and numbering – Parallelism – Principles of writing sound
technical sentences – Principles of writing sound technical paragraphs – Basics of writing
technical reports, theses and articles.
MTH511: Numerical Analysis (3cr.)

Numerical methods for solving linear systems of equations: direct and relaxation methods
– Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations – Introduction to the numerical
solution of partial differential equations.
MTH541: Introduction to Operations Research (2cr.)
Principles of decision making – Modeling – Some basic problems such as transportation
problems, shortest-path problem and linear programming problem – Duality – Sensitivity
analysis.
MTH542: Modeling of Linear Systems (3cr.)
Formulation of linear models – Graphical solution and geometrical representation –
Simplex method – Solution sensitivity – Optimal solution of engineering problems.
MTH543: Theory of Engineering Systems (2cr.)
Simulation systems – Theory of systems – Inputs and outputs – Evaluation of performance
criteria – Calibration of models.
MTH544: Network Models in Engineering Systems (2cr.)
Examples for flow problems in networks – Transportation and assignment problems – The
problem of optimal transportation time – Maximum flow problems – Shortest-path
problems – Management of projects.
MTH581: Utilization of Computers in Engineering Systems (2cr.)
Operating systems and the fundamentals of computer science – Advanced computer
languages – Computer applications for solving eigenvalue problems – Computer
applications for solving engineering systems problems.
MTH545:Decision Making in Engineering Systems (2cr.)
Decision under risk – Decision making trees – Decision under uncertainty conditions –
Game theory.
MTH546: Modeling of Dynamic Systems (3cr.)
The dynamic phenomenon – Formulation of dynamic models – Solution sensitivity –
Applications such as the optimal design of sequential engineering systems and the design
and analysis of computer and communication networking systems.
MTH547: Simulation of Engineering Systems (2cr.)
2010//2011
Evolution and application of simulation models – Examples of simulation models – pseudo

random numbers – Generation methods for random differences – Simulation languages.
MTH548: Optimization of Nonlinear systems (3cr.)
Models for some nonlinear systems – Unconstrained optimization methods – Constrained
optimization methods – Nonlinear programming – Minimax techniques – applications.
MTH563: Queuing Models in Engineering Systems (2cr.)
Basic elements of queues – Effects of Poisson and the exponential distribution – Common
arrival and departure queues – Analysis through Markov chains – Data collection and
selection – Decision making queuing models – Multi-servers – waiting time.
Qualifying Courses for the M. Sc. in Engineering Mathematics
MTH401: Linear Algebra (2cr.)

Basic properties of vector spaces and linear transformations, algebra of polynomials,
characteristic values and diagonalizable operators, invariant subspaces and triangulable
operators. The primary decomposition theorem, cyclic decompositions and the generalized
Cayley-Hamilton theorem. Rational and Jordan forms, inner product spaces, The spectral
theorem, bilinear forms, symmetric and skew symmetric bilinear forms.
MTH402: Abstract Algebra (2cr.)
Set Theory – Mapping – Relations and Functions – Algebraic Systems and Operations –
Semigroups – Monoids – Groups – Subgroups – Cosets and Langrange's Theorem – Invariant
Subgroups – Quotient Groups – Group Homomorphism – Permutations – Rings and Ideals.
MTH411: Topology (2cr.)
Set Theory – Topological Spaces – Base, Subbase Spaces – Continuous Functions –
Homomorphism – Metric Spaces – Connectedness – Compactness – Axioms of Separation,
Regular Spaces and Normal Spaces.
MTH412: Real Analysis (2cr.)
Uniform Continuity, Function of Bounded Variation – Riemann Stieljes Integrals –
Sequence of Functions – Point wise and Uniform Convergence and Convergence in Mean.
MTH413: Complex Analysis (2cr.)
Complex Numbers – Functions – Limits and Continuity – Bilinear Transformation –
Complex Differentiation and Cauchy – Riemann Equations – Complex Integrations and
Cauchy's Theorem – Integration – Infinite Series – Taylor's and Laurent's Series.
MTH414: Functional Analysis (2cr.)
Metric Spaces – Convergence and Completeness – Separable, Normed Space – Banach
Space – Linear Operators – Linear Functions – Normed Spaces of Operators – Dual Spaces
– Inner Product Spaces – Hilbert Spaces – Orthogonal Sets and Sequences.

2010//2011
MTH421: Differential Geometry (2cr.)

Curves in Spaces and its Properties and kinds – Surface and its Forms and Properties – the
Connection between Surfaces and Curves on Surfaces.
MTH431: Introduction to Differential and Integral Equations (2cr.)
Existence and Uniqueness ( Method of Successive Approximation – Gronwal inequality) –
System of Differential Equations – Jordan Canonical Form – Stability Theory – Uniform
and Asymptotic Stability – Liapunov Functions – Basic Theory on Fredholm and Volterra
Integral Equations.
MTH441: Numerical Analysis (2cr.)
Numerical Solution of Linear Equations and Matrix Inversion – Root Finding of Equations
– Curve Fitting and Interpolation – Numerical Integration and Differentiation – Interval
Analysis – Perturbation of Linear Equations – Methods for Interval Analysis.
MTH442: Introduction to Operations Research and Optimization (2cr.)
Introduction to linear programming – The simplex Method – Duality – Transportation
Models – Network Models – Introduction to nonlinear programming.
MTH451: Mathematical Physics (2cr.)
Special Functions ( Gamma, Beta, Bessel, Legendre, Lageurre, Hermite and
Hypergeometric Functions) – Partial Differential Equations – All Analytic Methods for
First and Some Types of Second Order Under Some Conditions of Non-homogeneous and
Homogenous – Applications of Separation of Variables Method.
MTH461: Probability and Statistics (2cr.)
Basic Concepts (Revision) – Moment Generating and Characteristic Functions – Central
Limit Theorems – Functions of Random Variables – Computer Simulation – Introduction
to Stochastic Processes – Sampling Theory.
Elective Courses for the M. Sc. and Ph. D. in Engineering Mathematics
MTH601: Advanced Linear Algebra (3cr.)

Prerequisites: MTH 401
Inner Product Spaces – Normal, Hermition and Unitary Operators – Orthogonal Projections
– The Spectral Theorem with Applications – Schur's Theorem and Jordan Canonical Form
– The Singular Value Decomposition and Applications.
MTH611: Advanced Functional Analysis (3cr.)
Hahn, Banach Theorem – Adjoint Operators – Reflexive Spaces – Category Theorem
Sequences of Operators and Functionals – Banach Fixed Point Theorem – Spectral Theory
of Linear Operators in Normed Spaces – Compact Linear Operators on Normed Spaces.
2010//2011
MTH631: Advanced Difference and Differential Equations (3cr.)

Difference Equations: The Difference Calculus – Linear Difference Equations – Stability
Theory. Ordinary and Functional Differential Equation: Existence and Uniqueness –
Stability Theory – Sturm's Theorem and Oscillation Theory.
MTH632: Partial Differential Equations (3cr.)
Prerequisites: MTH 431- MTH 451
Partial Differential Equations of the First Order – Partial Differential Equations of the
Second Order – Laplace's Equation – The wave equation – The Diffusion Equation.
MTH633: Integral Equations (3cr.)

Prerequisites: MTH 431 - MTH 451
Volterra Integral Equation – Definitions Solution Methods – Special Cases – Fredholm
Integral Equation – Definitions – Solution Methods – Special Cases – Green's Functions –
The Solution of Boundary Value Problems – Bubnov – Galarkin Method – Successive
Approximations – Degenerate Kernels.
MTH641: Advanced Numerical Analysis (3cr.)
Prerequisites: MTH 401 - MTH 441
Survey of practical techniques of numerical analysis for engineering and science graduate
students. Topics include computational and theoretical aspects of direct and iterative
methods for linear systems, iterative solutions of nonlinear systems (successive
approximations, relaxation, conjugate gradient, and quasi- Newton methods), sparse
materials, least-squares problems (both linear and nonlinear), eigenvalue problems, and
optimization problems. Problems include case studies in various disciplines.
MTH642: Numerical Analysis of Partial Differential Equations (3cr.)
Classification of Partial Differential Equations – Finite Differences and Computational
Molecules – Stability and Convergence and Consistency Irregular Boundaries – Parabolic
Equations – Explicit and Implicit Formulae – A.D.I. Methods – L.O.D. Methods – Three
Level Schemes – Non Linear Equations – Elliptic Equations – Hyperbolic Equation.
MTH643: Approximation Theory and Methods (3cr.)
Approximation of Functions and Data – Chebychev Minimax Approximation Problem (
Characterization and Computation Using Remes Algorithm ) – The Least Squares
Approximation Problem and related Topics, The L1 – Approximation Problem – Rational
Approximation.

2010//2011
MTH644: Linear and Integer Programming (3cr.)

Prerequisites: MTH 401- MTH 442
Introduction – Simplex Algorithm- Revised Simplex- Duality- Sensitivity- Models of
Transportation- Max-flow and Shortest Path- Complexity Polynomial- Time Algorithms
Ellipsoid Algorithm- Karmarker's Algorithm- Cutting Plane Method for Integer
Programming- Branch and bound.
MTH645: Nonlinear and Dynamic Programming (3cr.)
Prerequisites: MTH 401- MTH 441 - MTH 442
Introduction – Unimodal Function – Convex Function Dichotomons Search Methods –
Steepest Descent Method – Conjugate Gradient Method – Quasi – Newton Methods –
Optimality Conditions – Cutting Plane Method – Methods of Feasible Directions – Penalty
and Barrier Functions Methods – Relation to Minmax Problems – Ellipsoidal Algorithm –
Computational Procedure in Dynamic Programming – Continuous Dynamic Programming.
MTH661: Statistics and Random Systems (3cr.)
Statistical Estimation – Testing Hypothesis – Correlation and Regression – Analysis of

Variance – Stochastic Processes – Stochastic Differential Equations.
MTH662: Design and Analysis of Experiment (3cr.)

Concepts of statistical designs and linear models. Basic designs: Completely randomized
design. Randomized block design. Latin square designs (computer aided selection) models:
Fixed, random and mixed models, estimation of parameter using Gauss-Markov theorem.
Expectation of mean squares with and without use of matrix theory. Incomplete block
designs. Factorial experiment, 2p confounding, fractional replicate and orthogonal designs.
3p confounding, fractional replicate and orthogonal designs. P q N confounding; fractional
replicate and orthogonal designs. Tagouchi method as applied to design of experiments for
engineering, industrial and agricultural data analysis. Extensive use of computer packages
and computer aided designs.
MTH681: Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3cr.)
Fundamental techniques for designing efficient computer algorithms and analyzing their
complexity. Basic algorithm design paradigms such as divide-and-conquer, dynamic
programming and greedy algorithms. General topics can include sorting, searching, set
manipulation, matrix multiplication and graph algorithms.
MTH682: Automata Theory, Languages and Computation (3cr.)
Alternative theoretical models of computation. Types of automata, and their relations to formal
grammars and languages. Finite Automata and Regular Expressions. Properties of Regular sets.
Context-Free Grammars. Push-Down Automata. Properties of context-free Languages.

2010//2011
MTH683: Theory of Language Translation (3cr.)

Formal translation of programming languages, program syntax and semantics. Finite state
recognizers and regular grammars. Context-free parsing techniques such as recursive
descent, precedence, LL(k) and LR(k). Code generation, improvement, syntax-directed
translation schema.
MTH684: Logic (3cr.)
Elementary development of propositional and first-order logic. Resolution method in
propositional logic and Herbrand's Unsatisfiability Theorem in first-order logic. The
concepts of truth, interpretation, validity, provability, soundness, completeness,
incompleteness, decidability and semi-decidability.
MTH685: Combinatorics and Graph Theory (3cr.)
General enumeration methods, recurrence relations, generating functions. Elements of
graph theory, matrix representations of graphs, applications of graph theory to transport
networks, matching theory and graphical algorithms.
MTH690: Selected Advanced Topic (3cr.)
Selected advanced topic not covered by the regular 600-level engineering mathematics
courses.
MTH700: Comprehensive Examination
MTH741: Numerical Linear Algebra (3cr.)

Prerequisites: MTH401 – MTH441
Direct methods for large, sparse linear systems; regularization of ill-conditioned least
squares problems; backward error analysis of basic algorithms for linear equations and
least squares, condition estimation. Preconditioned iterative methods for linear systems
(CG, GMRES, BiCGstab, QMR); matrix theory including spectral decompositions, Schur
form, eigenvalue perturbations, and the geometry of subspaces. Eigenvalue algorithms,
Sylvester's equation, the implicitly shifted QR algorithm, computation of the SVD,
generalized eigenvalue problems. Introduction to large scale eigenvalue algorithms and
multigrid.
MTH742: Numerical Solution of Integral Equations (3cr.)
Prerequisite: MTH441
Numerical methods and approximate solutions of Fredholm integral equations of the
second kind (both linear and nonlinear). Approximation of integral operators and
quadrature methods. Nystrom method. Method of degenerate kernels. Collectively compact
operator approximations. Numerical methods for Volterra integral equations. Methods of
collocation, Galerkin, moments, and supline approximations for integral equations.
Iterative methods for linear and nonlinear integral equations. Eigenvalue problems.

2010//2011
MTH761: Advanced Probability (3cr.)

Prerequisites: MTH412 - MTH461
Measurable functions and integration. Radon-Nikodym theorem. Probability space.
Random vectors and their distributions. Independent and conditional probabilities.
Expectation. Strong laws of large numbers. The weak compactness theorem. Basic
concepts of martingales. Invariance principles. The Law of the Iterated Logarithm. Stable
distributions and infinitely divisible distributions.
MTH762: Stochastic Differential Equations (3cr.)
Prerequisites: MTH461
Stochastic processes. Continuity in mean square sense. Differentiability in mean square
sense. Solving stochastic differential equations in mean square sense.
MTH781: Neural Modeling (3cr.)
Fundamental methods of neural modeling. Surveys historical development and recent
research results from both the computational and dynamical systems perspective. Logical
neurons, perceptrons, linear adaptive networks, attractor neural networks, competitive
activation methods, error back-propagation, self-organizing maps, and related topics.
MTH782: Theory of Computation (3cr.)
Prerequisites: MTH681 – MTH682
Formal treatment of theoretical models of computation, Turing machines, computable and
incomputable functions, unsolvable decision problems, computational complexity, and
intractable problems.
MTH783: Program Analysis (3cr.)
Prerequisites: MTH681 - MTH683
Techniques for static analysis of source code. Formal specification and program
correctness techniques such as axiomatic proof systems and functional correctness
approaches. Analysis techniques such as data flow analysis, program dependence graphs
and program slicing.
MTH784: Logic for Problem Solving (3cr.)
A formal presentation, based in logic and mathematics, of some fundamental approaches such
as representing knowledge, solving complex problems and planning and reasoning in well-
defined and uncertain domains. State space search, problem reduction, and theorem proving.
MTH790: Selected Advanced Topic (3cr.)
Selected advanced topic not covered by the regular 700-level engineering mathematics
courses.

2010//2011
Qualifying Courses for the M. Sc. in Engineering Physics
PHY401: Classical Mechanics (2 cr.)

Introduction to the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of classical mechanics;
principle of least action; Poisson's brackets; conservation laws.
PHY403: Quantum Mechanics (4 cr.)

Prerequisites: PHY401 or concurrent
The wave function; operators and observables; uncertainty relations; time development and
Schrodinger's equation; symmetries and conservation laws; the free particle; the harmonic
oscillator; piecewise-constant potentials; the WKB approximation; central forces and angular
momentum; the hydrogen atom; spin; matrix mechanics; identical particles; time-
independent and time-dependent perturbation theory; variational methods; some Applications
in atomic and molecular physics; scattering; introduction to quantum computing.
PHY421: Statistical Physics (3 cr.)

Prerequisites: PHY403 or concurrent
Basic principles, the microcanonical ensemble, entropy, canonical and grand canonical
ensembles, partition functions and thermodynamics, Boltzmann distribution, ideal gases,
Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions, applications, transport phenomena.
PHY422: Solid-State Physics (3 cr.)

Prerequisites: PHY403 or concurrent; PHY 421 or concurrent
Crystal structure, electron diffraction and the reciprocal lattice, crystal binding, elastic
properties of solids, lattice vibrations and phonons, thermal properties of insulators, metals
and the free-electron Fermi gas, band theory of solids, diamagnetism and paramagnetism.
Courses for the M. Sc. and Ph. D. in Engineering Physics

PHY601: Advanced Quantum Mechanics (3cr.)
Prerequisites: PHY403
Hilbert space formulation and transformation theory; symmetry and angular momentum;
formal theory of scattering; identical particles; the density matrix; relativistic quantum
mechanics; path integral formulation of quantum mechanics.
PHY610: Mathematical Methods in Physics (3 cr.)

Solving initial, boundary and eigenvalue problems for differential equations that are
important in physics using: separation of variables; Sturm-Liouville theory and eigenfunction
expansion; integral transforms; special functions; complex variables; Green's functions and
integral equations; method of characteristics; perturbative and variational techniques,
numerical methods.
PHY611: Advanced mathematical Methods (3cr.)

Groups and their representations; tensor analysis and differential geometry; calculus of
variations; probability and statistics.

2010//2011
PHY612: Computational Physics (3cr.)
Modeling and simulation of physical systems; numerical solution of initial, boundary and
Eigenvalue problems for ordinary and partial differential equations of physics; numerical
solution of integral equations; data analysis; introduction to finite-element methods;
introduction to Monte Carlo methods.
PHY621: Applied Solid State Physics (3cr.)

Dielectric and ferroelectric materials; superconducting materials; polycrystalline
semiconductors; potential wells and superlattices; some selected topics in condensed matter
physics.
PHY622: Materials Science (3cr.)

Special topic in the science of materials, with a concentration on the methods of analysis,
characterization and processing of microelectronic and photonic materials.
PHY623: Solid State Electronics (3cr.)

Review of semiconductor physics; p-n junctions; bipolar transistors; FETs, MOSFETs and
related devices; power devices; quantum effect and hot-electron devices; active microwave
diodes; photonic devices; solar cells;
PHY624: Optoelectronics (3cr.)

Emission and absorption of light in semiconductors; light emitting diodes (LEDs); light
detectors; optical waveguides; semiconductor lasers; optical amplifiers; optical modulators;
optical couplers and interconnects; electro-optical switching.
PHY625: Physics of Solar Cells (3cr.)

Solar power ; review of semiconductor physics and p-n junctions; light absorption and
emission in semiconductors; I-V characteristics and circuit models of solar cells; solar cell
losses and efficiency; crystalline silicon solar cells; thin-film solar cells; tandem cells; organic
and die-sensitized solar cells; analysis and measurement techniques.
PHY626: Quantum Nanostructures (3cr.)

Physics, technology and applications of semiconductor nanostructures; carbon nanotubes;
molecular electronics; introduction to quantum computing.
PHY631: Atomic Nuclear Physics (3 cr.)

The hydrogen atom; radiation and selection rules; width and fine structure of spectral lines;
the Zeeman and Stark effects; Pauli's principle; many-electron atoms and their spectra; X-
rays; lasers.
2010//2011
PHY632: Nuclear Physics (3 cr.)
Static properties of nuclei; nuclear forces; nuclear models; radioactivity; nuclear reactions,
radiation detectors; accelerators; elementary particles.
PHY633: Nuclear Reactors (3cr.)

Theory and design of nuclear fission reactors – fusion reactors.
PHY634: Radiation Physics (3cr.)

Types of radiation; interaction of radiation with matter; radiation detectors; biological effects
of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation; applications of radiation.
PHY641: Applied Spectroscopy (3cr.)

Interactions between radiation and matter; optical instruments; spectrophotometers; Raman
spectroscopy; X-ray spectroscopy; electron microscopy; secondary ion mass spectroscopy.
PHY643: Applied Optics (3cr.)

Electromagnetic waves; geometrical optics; interference and diffraction of light;
interferometers; coherence; Fourier optics; image formation; holography; introduction to
photometry; some applications.
PHY644: Lasers and Their Applications (3cr.)

Optical systems; Gaussian beams; optical waveguides and resonant cavities; atomic
radiation; laser oscillation and amplification; general characteristics and main types of lasers;
semiconductor lasers; laser applications.
PHY651: Classical Electrodynamics I (3cr.)

Review of electrostatics and magnetostatics; boundary value problems for static fields;
Faraday's law; Maxwell's equations; material media and macroscopic electrodynamics;
boundary conditions; conservation laws; electromagnetic waves.
PHY652: Classical Electrodynamics II (3cr.)

Plane electromagnetic waves; reflection and refraction: guided waves; resonant cavities;
electromagnetic radiation and multipoles; radiation of moving charges; scattering of
electromagnetic waves; special theory of relativity; relativistic dynamics of charged particles
and electromagnetic fields; radiation reaction; classical models of charged particles.
PHY653: Plasma Physics (3cr.)

Generation of plasma; distribution & correlation functions plasma diagnostics; fluid mechanics
of a plasma; waves in plasma; transport properties; plasma confinement; plasma stability.
2010//2011
PHY661: Biophysics (3cr.)
Diffusion in matter; diffusion in the presence of an electric field; diffusion across the cell
plasma membrane; the Nernst equation; ionic balance at the plasma membrane; conduction of
the nerve impulses through plasma membranes and axons; structure of proteins and DNA.
PHY662: Biomechanics (3cr.)

Dynamics of body motion and strength of materials; prosthetics; biomaterials.
PHY671: Experimental Physics (3cr.)

Prerequisites: PHY422; PHY632 or concurrent
Experiments in: optics, atomic physics, nuclear physics, solid-state physics, X-ray and laser
physics.
PHY672: Physics of Measurement (3cr.)

Basic principles involved in the measurement of temperature, pressure, force, level, flow,
humidity and PH number – measurement of the electrical, thermal, mechanical and optical
properties of materials – detection and measurement of nuclear radiation - data acquisition
and processing.
PHY673: Nondestructive Testing (3cr.)

Physical principles and implementation schemes of some non-destructive testing techniques
such as photo-elasticity, ultrasonic methods, X-ray and gamma-ray imaging.
PHY674: Digital Signal Processing in Physics(3cr.)

Statistics, probability and noise; digital data acquisition; linear systems; convolution; the
discrete Fourier transform and its applications in physics; the fast Fourier transform; other
transforms; digital filters; DSP software; selected physics applications in physics including:
audio and image processing, Data Compression, digital noise cancellation and measurements
enhancement.
PHY690: Selected Advanced Topics (3cr.)

Prerequisites: consent of instructor
A study of some advanced special topics not covered by the regular courses in a branch of
physics preferably related to the students’ research topic.
PHY700: Comprehensive Examination
PHY701: Quantum Field Theory (3cr.)

Prerequisites: PHY601; PHY611
Relativistic wave equations; Lagrangian formalism and symmetries; canonical quantization; path
integral formulation; the Feynman rules; renormalization; Yang-Mills (gauge) fields;
spontaneous symmetry breaking; the renormalization group; topological objects in field theory;
supersymmetry.
PHY702: Quantum Computation and Quantum Information (3cr.)
Computational complexity; quantum gates; quantum circuits; the quantum Fourier transform;
2010//2011
quantum algorithms for factoring and searching; physical realization of quantum computers;
quantum information and noise; quantum error correction; entropy and quantum information
theory.
PHY721: Advanced Statistical Mechanics (3cr.)

Liouville theorem and the ergodic hypothesis; the micro-canonical, canonical and grand
canonical ensembles; the density matrix and quantum statistics; partition functions; high and
low temperature expansions; free and weakly interacting Fermi and Bose systems;
superfluidity; the Ising model; magnetism; critical phenomena; the renormalization group;
applications.
PHY722: Many-Body Theory (3cr.)

Second quantization; zero-temperature, Matsubara and real-time Green's functions; self-
energy and the Dyson equation; The Hartree-Fock, random phase and second-order Born
approximations; the homogeneous electron gas; electron-phonon interactions; transport
phenomena; optical and magnetic properties of solids; superconductivity; superfluidity;
mesoscopic systems; the fractional Hall effect.
PHY723: Advanced Solid State Physics (3cr.)

Interaction of matter and the radiation field; Hartree-Fock theory; density functional theory;
pseudo-potentials; band structures calculation; optical transitions in solids; Coulomb effects
and excitons; effects of static electric and magnetic fields; electron-phonon interactions;
scattering and screening processes; electrical transport in solids; cooperative phenomena;
mesoscopic systems.
PHY724: Transport in Nanostructures (3cr.)

Prerequisites: PHY601, PHY626
Mesoscopic systems; allowed energies, effect of magnetic fields and transport in quantum
confined systems; resonance tunneling; quantized conductance; single-electron phenomena in
quantum dots; weak localization; universal conductance fluctuations; temperature decay of
fluctuations; nonequilibrium transport and nanodevices.
PHY741: Quantum Optics (3cr.)

Atom-radiation interaction; coherence; quantization and statistics of the radiation field;
optical generation, attenuation and amplification; resonance fluorescence and light scattering;
dissipative processes; non-linear quantum optics.
PHY751: Advanced Electromagnetic Theory (3cr.)

Contents may vary according to interests of students and instructors. Topics may include:
electromagnetic scattering theory, antenna theory and design, wave propagation in anisotropic
media, microwave remote sensing, etc.
2010//2011
PHY790: Selected Advanced Topics for Ph. D. Students (3cr.)

Prerequisites: for Ph. D. students only with the consent of the instructor
Selected advanced topics not covered by the regular 600 and 700-level physics courses.
Students who have taken PHY 690 can still take this course only if it deals with different
topics.
Qualifying Courses for the M. Sc. in Engineering Mechanics
MTH493: Applied Mathematics (2cr.)

Laplace and Fourier transforms – Partial differential equations and solutions of initial and
boundary value problems in mathematical physics – Functions of complex variables.
MEC431: Fluid Mechanics (2cr.)

Velocity and acceleration – Conservation equations of mass, momentum and energy of flow –
Potential flow – Jet flow – Flow in pipes and open channels.
MEC441: Continuum Mechanics (2cr.)

Tensor Algebra – Stress tensor – Finite Strain and rate of strain tensors – Equilibrium and
compatibility. Flow and conservation equations – Constitutive relations of elastic solids and
Newtonian fluids.
MEC451: Analytical Mechanics (2cr.)

Principle of virtual work – Lagrange equations – Applications – Hamilton's equations –
Canonical transformations – Principle of least-action.
MEC461: Thermodynamics (2cr.)

Thermal properties – First and second laws of thermodynamics, Non-reacting mixtures – Heat
transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.
MEC462: Electrodynamics (2cr.)

Maxwell equations – Electromagnetic forces – Electromagnetic waves – Dielectrics –
Waveguides – Special theory of relativity.
Elective Courses for the M. Sc. and Ph. D. in Engineering Mechanics
MTH672: Advanced Applied Mathematics (4cr.)

Asymptotic methods and perturbation techniques – Integro-differential equations – Green's
function – Eigen – value problems – Method of characteristics.
MEC621: Variational Methods in Mechanics (2cr.)

Calculus of variations – Variational formulation of boundary value problems – Finite element
method – Applications in rigid-body motion, deformation, vibrations and flow.

2010//2011
MEC631: Magneto Hydrodynamics (3cr.)
Prerequisites: MEC462 – MEC431
Basic equations of mass, momentum and energy conservation of electrically – conducting
fluids moving in magnetic fields – MHD compressible and viscous flows – MHD waves.
MEC632: Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (3cr.)

Prerequisite: MEC431
Effects of earth rotation and curvature on motion of seas and oceans – Geostrophic and
Ekman flows – Wind driven currents and thermo-saline currents – Stratified flows and wind
systems, in the atmosphere.
MEC633: Wave Propagation in Fluids (3cr.)

Prerequisites: MEC431
Types of fluid waves – The linear theory of water waves. Transmission, shoaling, reflection,
refraction and diffraction – Effects of friction and earth rotation – Wave forces – Non-linear
waves.
MEC634: Friction in Fluid Motion (3cr.)

Prerequisites: MEC431 – MEC461
Laminar viscous flows – Vortex dynamics – Boundary layers near plane, curved and rotating
surfaces – Turbulence and turbulent boundary layers – Frictional drag on bodies.
MEC641: Theory of Plates and Shells (3cr.)

Equations of bending of rectangular and circular orthotropic plates – Finite deflection of
membranes – Applications for shells, domes and pressure vessels.
MEC642: Advanced Continuum Mechanics (3cr.)

Constitutive relations – Elasto-plastic behaviors of structures – The spring – dashpot models
of visco-elastic materials – Porous materials behavior under stress.
MEC643: Wave Propagation in Solids (3cr.)

Reflection and transmission of surface elastic waves. Stress waves in layered media (rods,
membranes, plates, rings, half spaces). Applications.
MEC644: Theory of Vibrations (3cr.)

Prerequisites: MEC451 – MTH493
System response, transformation function and influence coefficients – Natural modes and
resonance of discrete and continuous mass distributions. Forced damped vibrations.
MEC651: Multi-rigid-body Dynamics (3cr.)

Kinematics of rigid-body motion in space – Rotating reference frames – General equations of
motion – Newton – Euler dynamics – Robot-arm motion.
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MEC661: Experimental Mechanics (2cr.)

Theory of similitude – Design of physical models and experimental programs for research –
Calibration of models – Applications on strain gauges, brittle coating and flows.
MEC690: Selected Advanced Topic (3cr.)
MEC700: Comprehensive Examination

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Architecture Engineering Department
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General framework for Postgraduate Studies at the Department of architecture

Engineering
Degrees Requirements – Compulsory (Major) and Electives (Minor) courses for the
Degrees and the Five Specializations:
1- Postgraduate Diplomas: Studying & Scoring a minimum of 30 Credit Hours (Courses

Level: 500 & 600), Comprising a minimum of 18 Credit Hours (Courses Level: 500 & 600)
from the offered courses in the Selected Specialization including the Project (Compulsory
Courses), and a minimum of 12 Credit Hours (Courses Level: 500 & 600) from the offered
courses in the Selected Specialization and other specializations at the Department (Elective
Courses).
2- Master of Science inarchitectureEngineering Degree: Studying & Scoring a minimum of 36
(18+18) Credit Hours (Courses Level: 600 & 700 and an M.Sc. Eng. Thesis) together with
all the requirements specified in the Postgraduate Regulations of the Faculty of Engineering
Cairo University; Comprising a minimum of 12 Credit Hours (Courses Level: 600 & 700)
from the offered courses in the Selected Specialization (Compulsory Courses), and a
minimum of 6 Credit Hours (Courses Level: 600 & 700) from the offered courses in the
Selected Specialization and other specializations at the Department (Elective Courses).
3- Doctorate of Philosophy inarchitectureEngineering Degree: Studying & Scoring a
minimum of 48 (18+30) Credit Hours (Courses Level: 600 & 700 and a Ph.D. Eng. Thesis)
together with all the requirements specified in the Postgraduate Regulations of the Faculty
of Engineering Cairo University; Comprising a minimum of 12 Credit Hours (Courses
Level: 600 & 700) from the offered courses in the Selected Specialization (Compulsory
Courses), and a minimum of 6 Credit Hours (Courses Level: 600 & 700) from the offered
courses in the Selected Specialization and other specializations at the Department (Elective
Courses).
1- Architecture Studies
Code Course Title Credit Prerequisites

Hours
ARC501 Applied architecture Research 4
ARC502 Principals & Methods o architecture Criticism 2
ARC503 Culture & The Built Environment (1) 2
ARC504 History & Theories of architecture Thoughts (1) 2
ARC505 Theories of & Form Generation 2
ARC506 Theories & Philosophy of Aesthetics (1) 2
ARC507 Human Studies in architecture 2
ARC508 Regional & Local architecture 2
ARC509 Architecture Conservation 2
ARC510 Contemporary architecture Thoughts in Egypt 2
ARC511 Topics in Modern & Future architecture 2
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Hours
ARC512 Computing & architecture Imaging 2
ARC513 Architecture Programming & Design Methods 2
ARC514 Architecture Design Concepts studies 2
ARC515 Comprehensive architecture Design Studio 6
ARC516 Interior Design & Rehabilitation Studio 4
ARC517 Architecture & Landscape Design Studio 4
ARC518 Professional Practice (1) 2
ARC519 Professional Practice (2) 2
ARC520 Codes & architecture Ethics 2
ARC601 Architecture Applied Projects 4
ARC602 Scientific Thinking & Research Methods in architecture 4
ARC603 Issues of Practice & Criticism (1) 2
ARC604 Theories & Philosophy of Aesthetics (2) 2 ARC506
ARC605 History & Theories of architecture Thoughts (2) 2
ARC606 Introduction to Mainstream Theories of architecture 2
ARC607 Culture & The Built Environment (2) 2 ARC503
ARC608 Human Research in architecture 2 ARC507
ARC609 Meaning in Timeless architecture (1) 2
ARC610 Contemporary architecture Design – A Historical Approach 2
ARC611 Themes In architecture Theories (1) 2
ARC612 New architecture Dimensions in Design (1) 2
ARC613 Integrated architecture Analysis 2
ARC614 Architecture Design Approaches & Philosophies 2
ARC615 Architecture programming & Post Occupancy Evaluation 2
ARC616 Human Aspects in Interior Design 2
ARC617 International & Local architecture Competitions 2
ARC618 Professional Practice (3) – Value Engineering in architecture 2
ARC619 Professional Practice (4) – Bidding, Contracts and Disputes 2
ARC620 Special Topics in architecture (1) 2
ARC699 Master Thesis (Architecture Studies) 18
ARC700 Comprehensive Exam 4
ARC701 Theses Writing Principles 2
ARC702 Technical Writing & Research Formatting 2
ARC703 Issues of Practice & Criticism (2) 2
ARC704 Meaning in Timeless architecture (2) 2
ARC705 Behaviour & Patterns in the Built & Virtual Environments 2
ARC706 New architecture Dimensions in Design (2) 2
ARC707 Advanced Studies in the architecture of Islamic Communities 2
ARC708 Approaches to Historical Research 2
ARC709 Culture & The Built Environment (3) - Seminar 2
ARC710 Themes in architecture Theories (2) 2
ARC711 Contemporary architecture of the Arab World 2
ARC712 Expressionism in architecture and the Built Environment 2
ARC713 Emotional Impact of architecture 2
ARC714 Directed Research in architecture Studies- Independent Research 4
ARC715 Special Topics in architecture (2) 2
ARC716 Advanced architecture Studies 4
ARC799 Ph.D. Thesis (Architecture Studies) 30
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2- Building Science and Technology

Hours
ARC521 History & Philosophy of Building Science & Technology (1) 2
ARC522 Finishing Materials & Installations Techniques (1) 2
ARC523 Building Cost Engineering & Planning (1) 2
ARC524 Building Design & Construction – Principles of Practice (1) 2
ARC525 Computer Applications For Construction Administration (1) 2
ARC526 Building Codes and Specifications 2
ARC527 Project Management 2
ARC528 Facilities Management & Programs (1) 2
ARC529 Electro Mechanical Systems 2
ARC530 Building Maintenance & Restoration Technology (1) 2
ARC531 Building & Construction Economics (1) 2
ARC532 Research Formatting & Technical Writing (1) 2
ARC533 Scientific Thinking & Research Methods (1) 3
ARC534 Applied Project - Building Science & Technology (1) 4
ARC622 Finishing Materials & Installations Techniques (2) 2
ARC623 Building Cost Engineering & Planning (2) 2
ARC624 Building Design & Construction – Principles of Practice (2) 2
ARC626 Facilities Management & Programs (2) 2
ARC629 Research Formatting & Technical Writing (2) 2
ARC631 Building Performance - Applied Projects (2), Advanced Studies 4
ARC632 Independent Studies - Building Science & Technology (1) 4
ARC699 Master. Thesis (Building Science & Technology) 18
ARC726 Independent Studies - Building Science & Technology (2) 4
ARC799 Ph.D. Thesis (Building Science & Technology) 30
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3- Environmental Design – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Buildings

Hours
ARC541 Thermal Systems & Building Physics 2
ARC542 Materials & Environmental Technology for Energy Efficiency in Buildings 2
ARC543 Environmental Control & Energy Efficiency Strategies in Buildings 3
ARC544 Modeling & Energy Simulation in architecture 3
ARC545 Solar Energy in architecture & Urban Planning 2
ARC546 Alternative & Renewable Energy in architecture 2
ARC547 Acoustics in architecture & Urbanism 2
ARC548 Ventilation &architecture Aerodynamics for Energy Efficiency in Buildings 2
ARC549 Laws, Codes & Regulations for Energy Efficiency in Buildings 2
ARC550 Sustainability & Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects 2
ARC551 Integrated Environmental Systems for Energy Efficiency in Buildings 2
ARC552 Integrated Natural & Artificial Lighting for Energy Efficiency in Buildings 2
ARC553 Energy Management & Sustainable Development 2
ARC554 Green architecture 2
ARC555 Environmental Economy & Value Engineering 2
ARC556 Buildings and Projects Safety & Fire Protection 2
ARC557 Materials Testing & Systems Performance 2
ARC641 Studies in Thermal Systems for Energy Efficiency in Buildings 2
ARC642 Studies in Environmental Technology for Energy Efficient Buildings 2
ARC643 Studies in Energy Management & Sustainable Development 2
ARC644 Studies in Environmental Economics & Value Engineering 2
ARC645 Studies in Environmental Control & Strategies for Energy Efficiency in Bldgs 3
ARC646 Studies in Modeling & Simulation of Energy in architecture 3
ARC647 Monitoring Performance & Energy Efficiency in Buildings 2
ARC648 Studies in Green architecture 2
ARC649 Studies in Laws, Codes & Regulations for Energy Efficiency in Buildings 2
ARC650 Studies in Solar Energy in architecture & Urban Planning 2
ARC651 Studies in Alternative & Renewable Energy in architecture 2
ARC652 Studies in architecture Acoustics 2
ARC653 Studies in Ventilation & architecture Aerodynamics 2
ARC654 Studies in Lighting Design for Energy Efficient Buildings 2
ARC655 Studies in Integrated Environmental Systems for Energy Efficient Buildings 2
ARC656 Studies in Sustainability & Environmental Impact Assessment 2
ARC657 Studies in Buildings and Projects Safety & Fire Protection 2
ARC658 Studies in Sustainable Environmental Landscape Design 2
ARC659 Studies in Materials Testing & Systems Performance 2
ARC660 Professional Practice – Environmental Planning & Design 2
ARC699 Master Thesis (Environmental Design) 18
ARC741 Scientific Research Methods in the Environment & Sustainability 3
ARC742 Research in Sustainable Design Planning 3
ARC743 Research in Environmental Economics & Value Engineering 3
ARC744 Research in Projects Environmental Efficiency 3
ARC745 Research in Dynamic Systems in architecture – Seminar 3
ARC746 Research in Thermal Systems & Building Physics – Seminar 3
ARC747 Research in Natural Ventilation & Aerodynamics – Seminar 3
ARC748 Research in New & Renewable Energy – Seminar 3
ARC749 Research in Integrated Natural & Artificial Lighting – Seminar 3
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Hours
ARC750 Research in architecture Acoustics – Seminar 3
ARC751 Research in Green architecture – Seminar 3
ARC799 Ph.D. Thesis (Environmental Design) 30
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4- Urban Design & Community Development

Hours
ARC561 Introduction to Urban Design 3
ARC562 Housing & Development 3
ARC563 Community Design & Development (1) 3
ARC564 Community Design & Development (2) 3
ARC565 Landscape architecture – An introduction 3
ARC566 Urban Conservation 3
ARC567 Socio Economic Studies - the Egyptian Context 3
ARC568 Research in Urban Studies (1) 3
ARC569 Applied Projects – Urban Design 4
ARC570 Applied Projects – Urban Development 4
ARC571 Urban Design Skills 4
ARC661 Urban Design Elements 3
ARC662 Research in Housing & Development 3
ARC663 Research in Community Design & Development (1) 3
ARC664 Research in Community Design & Development (2) 3
ARC665 Studies in Landscape architecture 3
ARC666 Research in Urban Conservation 3
ARC667 Socio Economic Research in the Egyptian Context 3
ARC669 Introduction to Urban Research Methods 3
ARC670 The Egyptian City 2
ARC671 Urban Aesthetics & Civic Design 2
ARC672 Urban & Land Management 2
ARC673 Development of New Residential Communities 2
ARC699 Master Thesis (Urban Design & Community Development) 18
ARC761 City Design 3
ARC762 Development of Existing Residential Communities 3
ARC763 Urban Heritage & Value Areas 3
ARC764 Landscape Management & Maintenance 3
ARC765 Scientific Research Methodologies in Urbanism 3
ARC766 Urban Form & Design - Seminar (1) 3
ARC767 Urban Form & Design - Seminar (2) 3
ARC768 Urban Development - Seminar (1) 3
ARC769 Urban Development - Seminar (2) 3
ARC799 Ph.D. Thesis (Urban Design & Community Development) 30
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5- Urban Planning
Hours
ARC581 Site Planning & Landscape * 3
ARC582 Execution & Detailed Plans 2
ARC583 Trees & Vegetation 2
ARC584 Vegetation & Space furniture 2
ARC585 Laws & Legislations 2
ARC586 City Visual Studies 3
ARC587 Planning of Infra-Structure (1) – Transportation, Traffic & Roads 2
ARC588 Planning of Infra-Structure (2) – Urban Planning Networks 2
ARC589 Urban Planning & Development * 3
ARC590 Regional Planning & Development * 3
ARC591 Urban Planning Theory * 3
ARC592 Urban Geography 2
ARC593 Urban Economics 2
ARC594 Demographic Studies & Urban Sociology 2
ARC595 Analytical Methods in Urban Planning 2
ARC596 Geographic Information Systems (Urban Planning) 2
ARC597 Studies & Research in Urban Planning 4
ARC598 Applied Projects in Urban Planning 4
ARC681 Execution & Detailed Plans Studies 2
ARC682 Trees & Vegetation Studies 2
ARC683 Vegetation & Space furniture Studies 2
ARC684 Research in Laws & Legislations 2
ARC685 Research in City Visual Studies 2
ARC686 Research in Planning of Infra-Structure (1) – Transportation, Traffic & Roads 2
ARC687 Research in Planning of Infra-Structure (2) – Urban Planning Networks 2
ARC688 Research in Urban Geography 2
ARC689 Research in Urban Economics 2
ARC690 Research in Demographic Studies & Urban Sociology 2
ARC691 Research in Analytical Methods in Urban Planning 2
ARC692 Research in Geographic Information Systems (Urban Planning) 2
ARC699 Master Thesis (Urban Planning) 18
ARC781 Urban Planning (1) 3
ARC782 Regional Planning (1) 3
ARC783 Research in Site Planning & Landscape (1) 3
ARC784 Research in Urban Planning Theory (1) 3
ARC785 Urban Planning (2) 3
ARC786 Regional Planning (2) 3
ARC787 Research in Site Planning & Landscape (2) 3
ARC788 Research in Urban Planning Theory (2) 3
ARC799 Ph.D. Thesis (Urban Planning) 30
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1- SPECIALIZATION: ARCHITECTURE STUDIES
500 level courses
ARC501 Applied architecture Research

The course presents a comprehensive and integrated architecture forum for applied research. It
introduces the principles, approaches, and techniques used in conducting applied research. The
course focuses on team work, participation in workshops, public presentations and group
discussion to gain in-depth understanding in architecture and related disciplines addressing
different aspects of design.
ARC502 Fundamentals and Methods of architecture Criticism

The course provides basic knowledge in architecture criticism; it introduces: basic principles of
architecture criticism, the role of critics, tools of criticism, scope and fields of criticism both the
subjective and objective scope, criteria of criticism, schools and methods of criticism, and
techniques of criticism.
ARC503 Culture and the Built Environment (I)

This course familiarizes students with concepts and approaches addressing the dialectic
relationship between culture and the built environment throughout different eras. The course
tackles issues of heritage, development, cultural evolution, and brings to discussion the ongoing
debates in the intellectual and architecture community.
ARC504 History and Theory of architecture Thought (1)

The course presents an interpretive approach to the history of architecture thought within a
comprehensive framework to the different societies. It addresses the interrelationship between
architecture schools and changes in philosophies and architecture trends.
ARC505 Theories of architecture Design and Form Generation

The course addresses principles and concepts of form generation in architecture and its
influence by functional, structural, aesthetic, and cultural parameters. The course presents
different historical approaches in addressing form generation to be used as guidelines while
conducting applied research. Students will present their research in workshops and participate in
group discussions.
ARC506 Theory and Philosophy of Aesthetics (1)

The course introduces the philosophies and theories of aesthetics in relation to architecture. It
addresses concepts of: meanings, values, symbols, philosophies, and aesthetic appreciation in
different architecture historical eras. The course introduces the theories of perception and
discusses the relation to cultural and social facets of communities.
ARC507 Human Studies in architecture

The course presents a comprehensive overview to architecture and the humanities. It introduces
definitions, concepts and research findings that address the interrelationship of the built
environment and the humanities (sociology, anthropology, psychology, etc). It explores methods
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of applying human studies in the realm of architecture through a seminar-lecture course.
ARC508 Regional and Local architecture

The course introduces concepts of regional and local architecture; and the cultural, social,
historical, political, and environmental parameters that impact architecture and urban forms in
vernacular and popular trends. The course analyzes the language of vernacular architecture and
the forms of expression in local and regional communities.
ARC509 Architecture Conservation

The course introduces different approaches to revitalization and re-use of heritage in
architecture and urban contexts. The course discusses the design parameters and restrictions by
exploring historical evolution, regulatory and economic factors, technology and pertinent design
issues as foundations for case studies. Selected projects for adaptive use, rehabilitation and
restoration will be addressed and analyzed by students.
ARC510 Contemporary architecture Thought in Egypt

The course focuses on the critical issues facing contemporary Arab architecture including:
identity, development, technology, environment, heritage, etc. The course aims to raise
students’ awareness of the ongoing political, economical, socio-cultural transformations
affecting the architecture in the Arab region by addressing the work of selected contemporary
Arab architects.
ARC511 Topics in Modern and Future architecture

The course addresses factors affecting the design process, and examines case studies of the
mainstream, contemporary architecture trends. Specific building types are subjected to
comparative analysis in terms of formal organization and the impact of cultural, social, political,
economic and ideological parameters.
ARC512 Computing and architecture Imaging

The course investigates how traditional modes of architecture representation are transformed by
the displacement into the digital realm. Students are introduced to fundamental moves,
workflows and novel conceptual frameworks related to digital practice.
ARC513 Programming and Methodologies of Design

This course introduces different approaches to programming which involve issues of identifying
the social and behavioral needs of users through disciplined methods of data collection,
analysis, organization, communication and evaluation. Emphasis upon the role and applications
of programming in the design field and the built environment are discussed.
ARC514 Conceptual architecture Design Studies

The design studio focuses on the evolution of creative concepts to specific design problems. The
course offers problem solving exercises that aim at exploring non-traditional approaches
through in-depth understanding to regional and local design constraints, with the objective of
producing comprehensive and suitable design attempts, in the regional and local context.
ARC515 Comprehensive Design Studio

The design studio investigates the principles and the framework for a comprehensive
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architecture design process. It aims at addressing major issues that confront contemporary
architects such as: cultural, social, political, economic and environmental dilemmas. It addresses
different methodologies employed to expand architects’ problem solving abilities in architecture
design.
ARC516 Interior Design Studio and Rehabilitation

The design studio offers advanced studies in interior design and buildings’ rehabilitation. It
aims at addressing major issues that confront rehabilitation projects such as: cultural, social,
political, economic, environmental and contextual concerns. It addresses different
methodologies employed to expand architects’ problem solving abilities in interior design, and
provides tools of analysis and evaluation of contemporary rehabilitation projects.
ARC517 Integrated architecture and Landscape Design Studio

The design studio offers advanced studies and integrated approaches in architecture and
landscape design. It addresses design parameters such as: contextual, environmental, climatic,
sustainability, economic, and morphological concerns. It presents selected local and
international examples that emphasize the impact of landscape on concepts of form generation
in both the architecture and urban realms.
ARC518 Professional Practice (1) -Scheduling Systems

The course addresses the fundamentals of architecture design phases and processes attached to
each phase. It introduces different scheduling systems utilized in the time control and
management of architecture projects. The course aims to train students in the implementation of
scheduling systems in different design assignments and exercises, by the utilization of computer
program applications used in contemporary architecture practice.
ARC519: Professional Practice (2) -Office Organization

The course examines the practice of architecture in contemporary firms, with an emphasis on
both normative and emerging procedures in private architecture firm. The course focuses on the
role and function of the practicing architect, the legal and regulatory conditions governing the
architecture firms, the nature of professional services, and their impact on office management
processes.
ARC520: Codes and Professional Ethics

The course introduces students to the formats governing the relationship between the architect
and the client. It addresses fundamentals of the codes of professional ethics, its meanings, and
intentions, the local and international organizations involved in the control and promotion of
codes. Students will analyze selected examples of disputes and case studies throughout the
coursework.
Architecture Studies: 600 level courses
architecture Applied Projects ARC601

The course offers new approaches used in analyzing projects in existing local contexts specially
those related to various aspects of architecture design, urban design and community design in a
comprehensive and integrative manner.
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Scientific Thinking & Research Methods in architecture ARC602
The course addresses scientific research methods identifying both qualitative and quantitative
approaches and the development of research outlines in each approach. The course focuses on
applying these approaches on architecture topics related to form generation, aesthetics, values,
and architecture design.
Issues of Practice and Criticism(1) ARC603

The focus of this course is on local issues of architecture practice, the course aims to introduce
Challenging local critical issues such as; environment, technology, history, art, etc. in the local
context. The aim of the course is to promote the critical ability and awareness of students
through experimental critical activities and discussions.
ARC604 Theory &Philosophy of Aesthetics (2)

ARC506 is a prerequisite. The course is related to ARC506 and focuses on applying the
principles of the theory of aesthetics on local and international architecture case studies.
Techniques of analysis and evaluation are applied and discussed in workshops and presentations
ARC605 History and Theory of architecture Thought (2)

ARC504 is a prerequisite. The course is related to ARC504 and focuses on applied research in
history and theory of architecture thought. Students will present the applied research in group
discussions.
ARC606 Introduction to Mainstream Theories of architecture

The unit proposes a theoretical framework to categorize and understand different architecture
theories and attitudes, which renders them easy to utilize in research, design and criticism. The
proposed framework is tested by applying it to a selected sample of mainstream theories and
discussing them through workshops and seminars
ARC607Culture & the Built Environment (2)

ARC503 is a prerequisite. The course is related to ARC503 and focuses on applied research in
the area of culture and architecture. It addresses local cultures through case studies and
comparative analysis to highlight critical issues in the design of the built environment that
respond to cultural needs in specific communities.
ARC608 Human Research in architecture

ARC507 is a prerequisite. The course is related to ARC507 and emphasizes people's
interaction with the physical environment. It explores various techniques for measuring human
response in the built environment. Students develop their research projects concerned with
human interaction and appreciation in the architecture and urban contexts.
ARC609 Meaning in Timeless architecture

This unit examines the development of intentions and meanings behind the forms of historical
masterpieces of architecture, starting with the Mesopotamian and ending with New Age
architecture. This is carried out systematically on a horizontal level (timeline) and vertical, on
the level of the types and conceptual ideas
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ARC610 Contemporary architecture Design, a Historical Approach
The course presents contemporary approaches addressing historical architecture with the
objective of deducing design criteria applicable to present day issues and situations. Students
are trained into techniques of analysis, deduction, and projection as applied to local and
international architecture phenomena in different historical eras.
ARC611 Between Romanticism& Rationalism( Themes in architecture theories(1)

The course introduces students into rational and romantic approaches of theoretical analysis to
architecture examples by addressing design concepts and highlighting the effect of rationalism
and romanticism in shaping architecture thinking in different historical eras in the local and the
international arenas.
ARC612 Towards new dimension in architecture Design (1)

The course presents new concepts and philosophical approaches to architecture design. It
explores theoretical propositions and critical assessment to current and futuristic trends
including: new concepts of space and dimensionality, new energy, pilot thinking, mental shifts
and lessons for new ways of living with no limits, nor constraints, the shape of time and time
control as a player in the game.
ARC613 Integrated Building Analysis

The course presents an integrated design approach in architecture from a synthetic perspective.
Considerations of structural systems, environmental technology, building materials, exterior
envelope, and site constraints are integrated directly into the design process. Existing projects
are presented, analyzed, and evaluated with the participation of faculty members and
professionals.
ARC614 architecture Design Approaches and Philosophy

The course introduces theories and approaches of architecture design analysis; it deals with
architecture schools, directions and trends of practice and the related design processes. The
course discusses issues of design thinking, architecture design approaches and methodologies.
ARC615architectureProgramming & Post-Occupancy Evaluation

The course addresses architecture design programming as the channel to formulate needs,
requirements, constraints and considerations in a manner translatable into design.
Comprehensive and appropriate programs are presented as essential tools in the design process.
Post-Occupancy-Evaluation is presented as a tool for analyzing objectives and evaluating
programs, to improve design processes in the future.
ARC616 Human Aspects in Interior Design

The course addresses the concepts of integration between the external envelope and internal
spatial design. It emphasizes the importance of human needs; which are based on the analysis of
activity, behavior patterns, ergonomics, and cultural trends as key elements in interior design.
The integration of these elements ensures the quality performance of the interior space.
ARC617 International & Local Competitions

The course introduces the history and typology of architecture competitions; and discusses
contemporary local and international organizing authorities responsible for promoting
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competitions. Students will analyze selected examples and provide critical reviews to their
impact in influencing and changing architecture trends.
ARC618 Professional Practice (3)

Value Engineering in architecture
The course addresses the applications of value engineering in architecture design and introduces
the principles, approaches, tools and techniques of value engineering. The course analyzes the
design process, the inclusion of value engineering and its impact on the development of design
and on the outcome product. Students will conduct applied research on actual design projects.
ARC619 Professional Practice (4)

Bidding, Contracts and Disputes
The course focuses on issues of professional practice such as: the rules and regulations
governing bids, contracts, and disputes. It discusses institutions and organizations responsible
for monitoring and regulating control mechanisms in the practice of architecture and urban
design. Impacts of these aspects on office practice and management are elaborated through
applied research and case studies.
ARC620 Special Topics in architecture (1)

The course provides a forum to conduct independent studies in the scope of architecture that
reflect students’ focus and interests. The research topics are to be developed collaboratively
between students and advisors. The course encourages the introduction and evaluation of novel
and creative research topics through presentations and group discussions.
Architecture Studies:700 level courses
ARC701 Doctoral Dissertation Proposal writing

This course provides a foundation for scientific research by introducing students to the methods
and techniques used to investigate architecture and by presenting a critical review and
evaluation of these methods. Each section provides a specific focus relevant to one or more of
the specialization areas within the Doctoral Program. Students will present a statement of intent
and preliminary proposal to be discussed in class.
ARC702 Research formatting & Technical writing

This course presents techniques of writing and structuring research, its formatting as well as the
foundations of referencing previous studies. Principles of technical writing, and technical
reports are also discussed.
ARC703 Issues of Practice & Criticism II (seminar)

The aim of this course is to promote students critical ability and awareness of the ongoing
conceptual debate on local, regional, and international architecture practice. This course focuses
on philosophical and theoretical issues of architecture, the course aims at introducing: tools,
methods, and criteria to criticize architecture theories- the influence of local and international
views on architecture practice- the corroboration of architecture theories on local, regional, and
international level.
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ARC704 Meaning in Timeless architecture (2)
This course is a continuation to the 610 course where it examines the development of intentions
and meanings behind the forms of historical masterpieces of architecture, starting with the
Mesopotamian and ending with New Age architecture. This is carried out systematically on a
horizontal level (timeline) and vertical (on the level of the types and conceptual ideas).
ARC705 Spatial Behavior & Use Patterns in the Built & Virtual Environments
Particular emphasis is placed in this course upon the physical aspects and relationships
influencing the sense of place and explores some design insights into real and virtual
environments.
ARC706 Towards New Dimension in architecture Design (2)

This course is related to ARC612 and further develops the concepts and theories presented
emphasizing the role of the neo-high tech as a key player in the design game and explores the
challenges that faces him to initiate pilot thinking to fill the space “zero” time, to deal with
momentum time to express action and reaction. The course combines lectures, workshops
experimental research to apply “high speed” learning.
ARC707 Advanced studies in the architecture of Islamic Communities

This course presents a socio-cultural approach to understanding and studying Islamic
communities, it focuses on the architecture, behavioral patterns values, international
organizations and interest groups. The course introduces the present challenges of
globalization and its impact on the identity of Islamic communities.
ARC708 Methods of Historical Research

This course introduces students to alternative approaches and methodologies for conducting
research in the scope of the history of architecture. Students are trained into alternative
approaches which they implement on case studies and assignments presented in group
discussions.
Culture& the Built Environment)Seminar( ARC709

Prerequisite ARC608 . The course focuses on applied research in the scope of culture and
communities. It addresses local culture through case studies and comparative analysis to
highlight landmarks of design elements in the built environment that respond to cultural needs
in specific communities.
ARC710 Themes in architecture Theories (2) - (Modernism to Globalization)

The course introduces concepts of modernism and globalization as an approach in addressing
the issue of identity and local architecture. The course introduces, analyzes and criticizes
selected architecture examples that focused on issues of identity along history, with a reference
to their theoretical and philosophical backgrounds. It is an attempt to re-interpret the history of
regional and local architecture.
ARC711 Contemporary architecture of the Arab World (seminar).

The focus of this course is on the critical issues facing contemporary Arab architecture such as:
identity, development, technology, environment, heritage, etc. The aim of this course is to
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promote students awareness of the ongoing political, economical, socio-cultural transformations
affecting the contemporary architecture in the Arab region.
ARC712 Expression & Intent in the Built Environment

The course addresses the issue of architecture as a vessel of social expression, political
statements and cultural identity, that may be expressed through architecture design. It
investigates the mechanisms through which those conceptions are best carried out with clear
intent and meaning, congruent with the objectives and goals.
ARC713 The emotional Impact of architecture ( a study of life & complexity)

The course explores a set of universal laws of order governing man-made and natural
phenomena that was empirically proved to have an emotional impact upon humans. The course
distinguishes between emotional, cognitive and imaginative perception. It proposes a
quantitative measure of life and complexity to assess the emotional impact of objects and
buildings.
ARC714 Directed arc in architecture-independent studies

This unit is based on selecting special topics in various aspects of architecture developed under
the direction of a faculty member and students on a tutorial basis.
ARC715 Special Topics in architecture(2)

This unit deals with selected topics of current interest in architecture and is normally reserved
for the development of new courses.
ARC716 Advanced architecture Studies (seminar)

Doctoral Research thesis Seminar for graduate students, supervised by members of their
advisory committee. This seminar provides a forum for the entire Doctoral Program, both
students and faculty, for discussing the activities, ideas, and approaches of important researchers
and scholars in the field of architecture.
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2- SPECIALIZATION: BUILDING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
500 level courses
ARC521 The history and philosophy of science and technology of construction 1

This course focuses on Early humans built shelter, using simple methods. The evolution of
building material. The traditional construction of bearing-wall, post-and beam systems framed
structures will be introduced.
ARC522 Finishing Materials and Installation techniques 1

This course enables students to understand the basic physical principles of the Built
Environment and their relation to buildings materials performance, selection and installation.
Materials: Properties; Performance; Corrosion; Selection criteria (e.g. environmental impact,
strength, durability, cost, availability.
ARC523 Construction Planning and Value Engineering 1

This course is about understanding Building information modeling and its impact on QS
practice, Measurement and estimating of building services, Early price estimating and advice,
Inception, Typical functional unit estimating methods. Providing early budget breakdown;
Procedures for design phase cost management; Monitoring designs and providing progressive
advice.
ARC524 Building Design and Construction- Fundamentals of the Profession 1

This course is to unable students to understand : Methods and characteristics of commercial
scale construction: Complexity and typical form; Environmental impact on larger buildings;
Horizontal and vertical access in buildings, ducts, shafts, voids, penetrations. Temporary and
external works: Temporary structures (Formwork, scaffold, shoring); Excavation; Roads and
landscaping; Reconstituted ground, difference between cut & fill, landfill, reclaimed etc; Civil
works - roads, bridges; Retaining walls.
ARC525 Construction Management Computer Application- Building Information

Systems 1
The course will help student to practice Sophisticated information and data handling capabilities
of an electronic computer offer many helpful ways to produce a better control in construction
management of projects for less money. The students will understand Computer applications in
design phase of the project and during construction phase of the project, as computer serves as a
powerful tool in organizing the three major areas: logistics and material, contract
administration, and project scheduling and cost control.
ARC526 Building Codes And Specification.1

This course will demonstrate The practice of developing, approving, and enforcing building
codes varies considerably among nations. Such codes as national building codes (in a sense they
enjoy a mandatory nation-wide application). This course will introduce students to the Egyptian
national building codes and specification that includes topics in: structure, safety, hospitals
design, environmental design.
2010//2011
ARC527 Project Management
The course relies on a basic project management framework in which the project lifecycle is
broken into organizing, planning, monitoring, controlling and learning from old and current
construction projects. Within the framework, students learn the methodologies and tools
necessary for each aspect of the process as well as the theories upon which these are built. By
the end of the term they are able to adapt and apply the framework to effectively manage a
construction project in an architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) organization.
ARC528 Building Management Smart Information Systems1

This Course is To enable students to develop knowledge on building services and their
significance in the construction phase.
ARC529 Electromechanical Systems

Introduction of electrical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, moist air
properties, heat transmission in building structures, solar radiation, air conditioning cooling load
and heating load calculation, air distribution system design, indoor air quality, economic
analysis, alternative cooling systems.
ARC530 Building Post occupancy management and Technology1

The course introduces the facility management and the role of facility managers in particular in
evolving to the extent that many managers have to operate at two levels: strategic-tactical and
operational.
ARC531 Building and Construction Economics 1
ARC532 Scientific Writing 1

This course aims to demystify the writing process and teach the fundamentals of effective
scientific writing. Instruction will focus primarily on the process of writing and publishing
scientific manuscripts but grant writing will also be addressed. The course will be presented in
two segments: Part (1) teaches students how to write effectively, concisely, and clearly and part
(2) takes them through the preparation of an actual scientific manuscript or grant.
ARC533 Scientific thinking and research methods1

How do engineers know what they think they know? This course will introduce students to a
variety of tools used to conduct empirical research .
ARC534 Seminar 1- Building Science and Technology
Building Science and Technology : 600 level courses
ARC621 The history and philosophy of science and technology of construction2

This course focuses on lately technological construction methods, and the evolution of building
construction industry that includes, design, manufacturing and construction. The effect of
computers and CAD/CAM techniques on the management and buildability of the projects.
2010//2011
ARC622 Finishing Materials and Installation techniques 2
This module introduces students to the role of materials and fabrication in architecture.
Properties and principles of materials are discussed in a comprehensive manner, involving
conceptual, philosophical, ethical, and technological issues. Alternative methods of fabrication,
production, and construction will also be discussed in lecture and seminar format. Architectonic
exercises, involving material research, will take place in a workshop format.
ARC623 Construction Planning and Value Engineering 2.

The course will help student to practice: - Implications of cost escalation: Cost escalation
formula and tables; Basis and validity of cost indices; Regional and international comparisons.
Time and cost forecasting: Models of time/cost relationship; Time/cost performance indicators;
International comparisons of time performance; Cost modeling and simulation tools.
ARC624 Building Design and Construction- Ethics of the Profession 2
ARC625 Construction Management Computer Application- Building Information

Systems2
This research seminar explores the use of information technology in the design process and in
project delivery. The focus is on the designer and specifically on the use of technology to
design, to communicate and collaborate with the in-house design team and with the consultants,
to facilitate construction, to specify materials and assemblies, to present to the owner and the
public, to assist in bidding, and to keep control during construction. Special emphasis is based
on collaboration, on the needs of distributed design teams, and on changes in the traditional
processes. The course is based on case studies and directed research that provide the framework
for employing information technology in design and construction. The case studies together
with assigned readings constitute the basis for class discussions.
ARC626 Building Management Smart Information Systems2

To enable students to develop knowledge of building services and their significance in the
construction phase, including an examination of those used in commercial, multistory, and
specialist buildings.
ARC627 Building Post occupancy management and Technology (2)

The scope of the course includes the activities required to keep the entire built environment as
contained in the organization's Real Property Inventory of facilities and their supporting
infrastructure, including utility systems, parking lots, roads, drainage structures and grounds in a
condition to be used to meet their intended function during their life cycle. These activities
include preventive and predictive (planned) maintenance and corrective (repair) maintenance.
ARC628 Building and Construction Economics (2)

The course considers the growing popularity of sustainability and its implications for the
practice of engineering, particularly for the built environment. Two particular methodologies are
featured: life cycle assessment (LCA) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED). The fundamentals of each approach will be presented. Specific topics covered include
water and wastewater management, energy use, material selection, and construction.
2010//2011
ARC629 Scientific Writing (2)
This course aims to demystify the writing process and teach the fundamentals of effective
scientific writing. Instruction will focus primarily on the process of writing and publishing
scientific manuscripts but grant writing will also be addressed. The course will be presented in
two segments: Part (1) teaches students how to write effectively, concisely, and clearly and part
(2) takes them through the preparation of an actual scientific manuscript or grant.
ARC630 Scientific thinking and research methods (2)

This course develops student’s skills in the area of the meaning to be scientific and the
assumptions behind a scientific approach to engineering inquiry. Issues of research design and
measurement, including sampling and survey techniques.
ARC631 Seminar 2- Advanced Studies 2
ARC632 Independent Studies 1- Building Science and Technology
ARC699 Master Thesis
Building Science and Technology : 700 level courses
ARC721 The history and philosophy of science and technology of construction ( 3)

This course is focus on the future technological construction methods, and the evolution of
building construction industry that includes, design, manufacturing and construction.
ARC722 Building and Construction Economics (3)

This course designed to provide students with the principles and concepts underlying the
relationship between economic theory and the construction industry. The new approach adopts
an argument that economics is central to government initiatives concerning sustainable
construction.
ARC723 Construction Management Computer Application

This course focuses on the organizational and managerial issues to carry an architectural design
from concept to implementation. Centering on the needs of the owner, the focus is on selecting
the architect, consultants and contractors, on choosing the appropriate project delivery method
and project organization, on identifying the tools for efficient project management, and on
handling innovation and pushing the frontiers of what is feasible. Case studies provide the
framework for exploring the different aspects of the course, and the case studies together with
the assigned readings constitute the basis for class discussions.
ARC724 Building Post occupancy management and Technology (3)

The scope of the course includes the activities required to keep the entire built environment as
contained in the organization's Real Property Inventory of facilities and their supporting
infrastructure, including utility systems, parking lots, roads, drainage structures and grounds in a
condition to be used to meet their intended function during their life cycle. These activities
include preventive and predictive (planned) maintenance and corrective (repair) maintenance.
2010//2011
ARC725 scientific thinking and research methods (3)
This course introduce issues of research design and measurement, including sampling and
survey techniques. Although the course provides an introduction to some of the statistical
methods used by engineering scientists, emphasis is placed more on the application of these
methods than on their mathematical foundations. The course does not require any previous
coursework in mathematics or statistics. We will spend a fair amount of time in the computer
lab working with real data and data-analytic software.
ARC726 Independent Studies 2- Building Science and Technology(3)

As the final component in the required sequence of technology courses in the March I program,
this professionally-oriented course develops an integral understanding of the design and
construction of buildings and their related technologies structural, constructional, and
environmental. Building on fundamentals covered in GSD 6203: Building Construction, the
course looks in detail at examples of innovative construction techniques in wood, steel, and
concrete structures. Construction details are investigated as a means by which aesthetic
expression and the logic of problem solving achieve synthesis in design. The course also looks
at the context in which technological innovation takes place by exploring the relationship of the
various design and construction participants. Class meetings alternate between lectures designed
to build understanding of construction techniques and a series of case studies focusing on
innovative detail design. Case studies build on the issues covered in earlier lectures, and are
designed to provide students with a chance to test their conceptual understanding of broader
construction issues while dealing with the specific conditions of each building under scrutiny.
Each case study presents assignments for students to prepare for discussion in the following
class meeting.
ARC799 PhD Thesis
2010//2011
3- SPECIALIZATION: ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Courses LEVEL 500

ARC541 Thermal Systems and Building Physics
The course aims at extending thermodynamic analysis through study of the modes of heat transfer
and fluid flow in buildings and their envelopes, through development of relations to calculate
Energy and heat transfer exchange rates from different modes by performing energy balances.
ARC542 Materials and Environmental Technology for Energy Efficiency in Buildings.
This course introduces the concepts and methods of building diagnostics. It focuses on the empirical
evaluation of the building materials, construction process and how building materials appear, perform,
and interact with environmental conditions. The course also discusses different materials as an
essential springboard for environmental design, specification, maintenance and demolition of
buildings. topics related to materials and sustainability,including: embodied energy, performance,
waste and health.
ARC543 Environmental Control and Energy Efficiency Strategies in Buildings
Climatic design and reducing energy use in building, Climatic elements which affect and
interact with the building and human being. The interaction between man and climate. Human
thermal comfort requirements local microclimate. Traditional building responses to particular
climate modifier. The interaction between climate and building. Means of sun protection,
requirements and importance of natural ventilation. Thermal insulation requirements and thermo
physical properties of building material. The dynamic nature of environmental their
interrelationship with man and his surrounding environment and the internal external
environment methods of analyzing a building into systems, the feasibility and methods of
integration of components, systems, performance and energy saving techniques.
ARC544 Modeling & Energy Simulation in Architecture
This course introduces the concepts and methods of modeling and energy simulation in
architecture. IThe first section focuses on physical modeling including the expermental setting
instrumentations and evaluation of the building materials, construction assemblies and how
building materials perform, and interact with environmental conditions. The course also
examines different materials as an essential springboard for environmental design. The course
intereduse energy simulation in architecture including topics related to materials and
sustainability,including: embodied energy, performance, waste and health,occupation patterns,
systems, lighting and computational fluid dynamics.
ARC545 Solar Energy in Architecture & Urban Planning
This course introduces the concepts solar energy in architecture and urban planning. It focuses
on the solar energy pasive methodes including evaluation of the building materials, construction
process and how building perform, and interact with environmental conditions. The course also
discusses different technology and intelegent materials as an essential springboard for
environmental designand energy efficiency in buildings. The course also discusses different
technology topics related to urban planning and sustainability. This includs energy performance,
waste and health and solar energy planning issues.
2010//2011
ARC546 Alternative & Renewable Energy in Architecture
World energy situation- Renewable energy resources in Egypt- Solar energy potential- Wind
energy potential- Biomass energy potential– Utilization of Renewable Energy in supplying
building Energy Demand- Integration of Renewable Energy Systems in Building Design- Future
Energy strategy, policy and pricing- Energy mix.
ARC547 Acoustics in Architecture & Urbanism
This course introduces the concepts acoustics in architecture and urban planning. It focuses on
the principals of sound, acoustics design methodes including evaluation of the building
materials, construction process and how building perform, and interact with the sonic
environmental conditions. The course also discusses different technology and materials as an
essential springboard for acoustics design and its impact on energy efficiency in buildings. The
course also discusses different technology topics related to noise in urban planning and the
effect on land use planning.
ARC548 Ventilation and Architectural Aerodynamics for Energy Efficiency in Building.
The course introduces ventilation standards and relevant building codes. Ventilation and
Aerodynamics measures in the built environment are used to enhance the building’s energy
efficiency while maintaining space, thermal comfort and indoor air quality requirement.
Particular focus will be given to passive green energy alternative measures. An overview of the
different ventilation systems and air movement around buildings for environmental designs is
included. Performance and energy consumption of forced ventilation systems as well as the
hybrid integrated ventilation and cooling systems will be discussed and compared. Fundamental
ventilation, indoor-air-quality, infiltration and natural and mechanical ventilation will also be
discussed in this course.
ARC549 Laws, Codes & Regulations for Energy Efficiency in Buildings
The course introduces laws, codes and regulations for energy efficiency in buildings It examines
environmental aspects included in the building laws. The course analyzes different building
codes related to the building and its environment. Energy, ventilation, fire and insulation codes
for the built environment are used to enhance the building’s energy efficiency while maintaining
space, thermal comfort and indoor air quality requirement. Particular focus will be given to
passive green energy alternative measures. An overview of the different codes related to energy
efficiency systems for environmental designs is included. Performance and energy consumption
of systems as well as the whole building performance will be discussed.
ARC550 Sustainability & Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects
The course outlines the importance of sustainabiltiy in architecture and in urban communities.
The course outlines the different methods to assure sustainability which includes Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA), Green Building Council Guidelines, LEED as well as other actions.
The course also examines sustainable communities and the environmental, social, economic,
political, and design standards that underlie them. It focuses on reviewing actual case studies of
development projects that reflect the main principles of sustainability.
ARC551 Integrated Environmental Systems for Energy Efficiency in Buildings
The course aims to introduce to the students definitions of Environmental System Integration
for Energy efficiency in Buildings and its relation to architecture – methods of evaluation
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according to the level of integration also outlines The application of integration procedures in
the early design stages. The course also emphasises on the Environmental system development
and integration which provides a tool for architects to outline the expected environmental
performance of projects.
ARC552 Integrated Natural & Artificial Lighting for Energy Efficiency in Buildings
The course aims to introduce to the students the concepts of integrated natural and artificial
lighting for energy efficiency in buildings. Definitions natural and artificial lighting systems as
an essential part of Environmental System Integration for Energy efficiency in Buildings and its
relation to architecture methods of evaluation according to the level of illumination also
outlined. The application of natural and artificial lighting integration procedures in the early
design stages are analyzed. The course also emphasises on the lighting systems environmental
performance evaluation which provides a tool for architects to outline the expected lighting
energy performance of projects.
ARC553 Energy Management & Sustainable Development
Energy and the Environment-Demand side management and technologies- Building energy
analysis- Waste heat recovery- Energy efficient heating- Combined heat and power- Energy
efficient air conditioning and mechanical ventilation- Energy efficient electrical services-
Passive solar and low energy building design- Demand ventilation- energy auditing of
buildings- evaluation of energy conservation opportunities.
ARC554 Green Architecture
The course aims to introduce to the students the main concepts of green architecture. The eco
philosophy and the early history of green architecture. The state of environmental, sustainable,
ecologycal architecture today and its future. The course intreduces integrated natural systems
for energy efficiency in buildings. Definitions natural and artificial systems as an essential part
of environmental system integration for energy efficiency and its relation to architecture design
methods. The course also emphasises on the environmental performance evaluation.
ARC555 Environmental Economy & Value Engineering
The course aims to introduce to the students the main concepts of value engineering and
economy of the environmente. The environmental ecomomic philosophy and the early history of
economy systems in architecture. The main concepts of life cycles of the building. The way of
esstimating the life cycle cost and life cycle assessment in architecture. The role of value
engineering in environmental,sustainable and ecologycal architecture today. The course
intreduces integrated value engineering systems for energy efficiency in buildings and its
relation to architecture design methods.
ARC556 Buildings and Projects Safety & Fire Protection
The course introduces buildings and projects safety, fire protection codes and regulations in
buildings. It examines health and safety in buildings laws. The course analyzes different
building codes related to safety in the buildings. Particular focus will be given to design aspects
of fire safety. An overview of the different codes related to safety systems for environmental
designs is included.
2010//2011
ARC557 Materials Testing & Systems Performance
This course introduces the concepts and methods of materials testing and systems performance.
It focuses on the empirical evaluation of the building materials, construction process and how
building materials appear, perform, and interact with environmental conditions. The course also
discusses different materials as an essential resource for environmental design, specification,
maintenance and demolition of buildings.
Courses Level: 600

ARC641: Thermal systems for energy efficiency in buildings.
The course aims at knowlage and the know how of architecture design for thermal comfort The
cource will aim at extending thermodynamic analysis through study of the modes of heat
transfer and fluid flow in buildings and their systems, through development of relations to
calculate Energy and heat transfer exchange rates from different modes by performing energy
balances.The course will introduce methodologies for thermal systems design to realise energy
efficiency in buildings.
ARC642: Studies in Materials and environmental technology for energy efficiency in buildings.
This course introduces the concepts and methods of building diagnostics. It focuses on the
empirical evaluation of the building materials, construction process and how building materials
appear, perform, and interact with environmental conditions. The course also discusses different
materials as an essential springboard for environmental design, specification, maintenance and
demolition of buildings. Topics related to materials and sustainability, including: embodied
energy, performance, waste and health. . The course focuses at evaluating and analyzing a group
of buildings, their structural system, construction techniques, materials used and proposing
redesign alternatives to achieve a more energy efficient building. Research and studies in the
field are presented.
ARC643:Energy Management and Sustainable Development:
Study of Energy and the Environment-Demand side management and technologies- performing
building energy analysis- including waste heat recovery, energy efficient heating- combined
heat and power, energy efficient air conditioning and mechanical ventilation, energy efficient
electrical services, passive solar and low energy building design, demand ventilation. The
course also aims at reviewing the methodology of energy auditing of buildings and evaluation of
energy conservation opportunities as well as energy codes and legislations.
ARC644: Studies in environmental economics and value engineering
Understanding the concepts of environmental systems, Climatic design and reducing energy use
in building, Climatic elements which affect and interact with the building and human being. The
interaction between man and climate. Human thermal comfort requirements local microclimate.
Traditional building responses to particular climate modifier. The interaction between climate
and building. Means of sun protection, requirements and importance of natural ventilation.
Thermal insulation requirements and thermo physical properties of building material. The
dynamic nature of environmental their interrelationship with man and his surrounding
environment and the internal external environment methods of analyzing a building into
2010//2011
systems, the feasibility and methods of integration of components, systems, performance and
energy saving techniques. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC645 Studies in Environmental Control and Energy Efficiency Strategies in Buildings.
The main aim of the course is to introducing the concept of Environmental control and energy
efficiency as the main generator for design approaches to environmentaly consiose Architectural
design and planning. To realize this, the course will inreduce the main approaches developed
in the last century and still developing. The Organic Architecture were developed at the turn of
the twentieth century. The Functionalism had envevolved to be an Environmentaly consiouse
design approch. The bioclimatic design intreduced with tools to control the elements of the
local microclimate. It affects the way man and his buildings interact with the climat. New
methods will be introduced in to analyse that the building into systems emulating the ecological
systems. Methods of integration of components, systems, performance and energy saving
techniques are all the main ingrediants of the Ecological Design. Green sustainable design is
introduced as the itegral approch to design. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC646 Studies in Modeling & Simulation of Energy in Architecture
This course introduces the concepts and methods of modeling and energy simulation in
architecture. The first section focuses on physical modeling including the expermental setting
instrumentations and evaluation of the building materials, construction assemblies and how
building materials perform, and interact with environmental conditions. The course also
examines different materials as an essential springboard for environmental design. The course
intereduse energy simulation in architecture including topics related to materials and
sustainability,including: embodied energy, performance, waste and health,occupation patterns,
systems, lighting and computational fluid dynamics. Research and studies in the field are
presented.
ARC647 Monitoring Performance & Energy Efficiency in Buildings
The course aims to introduce to the students the main concepts of monitoring performance and
energy efficiency in buildings. Energy auditing methods in building are introduced. Research
and studies in the field are presented.
ARC648 Studies in Green Architecture
The course aims to introduce to the students the main concepts of green architecture, the eco
philosophy and the early history of green architecture. The state of environmental, sustainable,
ecological architecture today and its future are presented. The course introduces integrated
natural systems for energy efficiency in buildings. Definitions natural and artificial systems as
an essential part of environmental system integration for energy efficiency and its relation to
architecture design methods. The course also emphasizes on the environmental performance
evaluation. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC649 Studies in Laws, Codes & Regulations for Energy Efficiency in Buildings
The course introduces laws, codes and regulations for energy efficiency in buildings It examines
environmental aspects included in the building laws. The course analyzes different building
codes related to the building and its environment. Energy, ventilation, fire and insulation codes
for the built environment are used to enhance the building’s energy efficiency while maintaining
space, thermal comfort and indoor air quality requirement. Particular focus will be given to
2010//2011
passive green energy alternative measures. An overview of the different codes related to energy
efficiency systems for environmental designs is included. Performance and energy consumption
of systems as well as the whole building performance will be discussed. Research and studies in
the field are presented.
ARC650 Studies in Solar Energy in Architecture & Urban Planning
This course introduces the concepts solar energy in architecture and urban planning. It focuses
on the solar energy passive methods including evaluation of the building materials, construction
process and how building performs, and interacts with environmental conditions. The course
also discusses different technology and intelligent materials as an essential springboard for
environmental design and energy efficiency in buildings. The course also discusses different
technology topics related to urban planning and sustainability. This includes energy
performance, waste and health and solar energy planning issues. Research and studies in the
field are presented.
ARC651 Studies in Alternative & Renewable Energy in Architecture
World energy situation- Renewable energy resources in Egypt- Solar energy potential- Wind
energy potential- Biomass energy potential– Utilization of Renewable Energy in supplying
building Energy Demand- Integration of Renewable Energy Systems in Building Design-
Future Energy strategy, policy and pricing- Energy mix. Research and studies in the field are
presented.
ARC652 Studies in Architectural Acoustics
This course introduces the concepts sound systems in architecture and urban planning. It focuses
on the applications of sound and noise principals and their design methods including
evaluation of the building materials, construction process and how building perform, and
interact with the sonic environmental conditions. The course also discusses different technology
and materials as an essential springboard for acoustics design and its impact on energy
efficiency in buildings. The course also discusses different technology topics related to noise in
urban planning and the effect on land use planning. Research and studies in the field are
presented.
ARC653 Studies in Ventilation & Architectural Aerodynamics
The course introduces ventilation standards and relevant building codes. Ventilation and
Aerodynamics measures in the built environment are used to enhance the building’s energy
efficiency while maintaining space, thermal comfort and indoor air quality requirement.
Particular focus will be given to passive green energy alternative measures. An overview of the
different ventilation systems and air movement around buildings for environmental designs is
included. Performance and energy consumption of forced ventilation systems as well as the
hybrid integrated ventilation and cooling systems will be discussed and compared. Fundamental
ventilation, indoor-air-quality, infiltration and natural and mechanical ventilation will also be
discussed in this course. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC654 Studies in Lighting Design for Energy Efficient Buildings
The course aims to introduce to the students the concepts of integrated natural and artificial
lighting for energy efficiency in buildings. Definitions natural and artificial lighting systems as
an essential part of Environmental System Integration for Energy efficiency in Buildings and its
2010//2011
relation to architecture methods of evaluation according to the level of illumination also
outlined. The application of natural and artificial lighting integration procedures in the early
design stages is analyzed. The course also emphasizes on the lighting systems environmental
performance evaluation which provides a tool for architects to outline the expected lighting
energy performance of projects. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC655 Studies in Integrated Environmental Systems for Energy Efficient Buildings
The course aims to introduce to the students definitions of Environmental System Integration
for Energy efficiency in Buildings and its relation to architecture – methods of evaluation
according to the level of integration also outlines the application of integration procedures in the
early design stages. The course also emphasizes on the Environmental system development and
integration which provides a tool for architects to outline the expected environmental
performance of projects. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC656 Studies in Sustainability & Environmental Impact Assessment
The course outlines the importance of sustainability in architecture and in urban communities.
The course outlines the different methods to assure sustainability which includes Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA), Green Building Council Guidelines, LEED as well as other actions.
The course also examines sustainable communities and the environmental, social, economic,
political, and design standards that underlie them. It focuses on reviewing actual case studies of
development projects that reflect the main principles of sustainability. Research and studies in
the field are presented.
ARC657 Studies in Buildings and Projects Safety & Fire Protection
The course introduces buildings and projects safety, fire protection codes and regulations in
buildings. It examines health and safety in buildings laws. The course analyzes different
building codes related to safety in the buildings. Particular focus will be given to design aspects
of fire safety. An overview of the different codes related to safety systems for environmental
designs is included. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC658 Studies in Sustainable Environmental Landscape Design
This course introduces the concepts and methods of sustainable environmental landscape
design. Its integration with environmental control systems is a major part of the course.
Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC659 Studies in Materials Testing & Systems Performance
This course introduces the concepts and methods of materials testing and systems performance.
It focuses on the empirical evaluation of the building materials, construction process and how
building materials appear, perform, and interact with environmental conditions. The course also
discusses different materials as an essential resource for environmental design, specification,
maintenance and demolition of buildings. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC660 Professional Practice – Environmental Planning & Design
This course introduces the concepts and methods of professional practice – environmental
planning and design. It includes different approaches to professional practice. Research and
studies in the field are presented.
2010//2011
ARC699 Master Thesis (Environmental Design)
Courses Level: 700

ARC700 Comprehensive Exam
ARC741 Scientific Research Methods in the Environment & Sustainability
This course is a seminar introduces the concepts and methods of scientific research methods in
the environment and sustainability. It includes different approaches to environment and
sustainability practice. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC742 Research in Sustainable Design Planning
sustainable design and planning. It includes different approaches to environment and
sustainability design and planning practice. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC743 Research in Environmental Economics & Value Engineering
environmental economics and value engineering. It includes different approaches to economics
and value engineering practice. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC744 Research in Projects Environmental Efficiency
environmental engineering efficiency. It includes different approaches to efficiency in
environmental engineering practice. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC745 Research in Dynamic Systems in architecture – Seminar
Dynamic Systems in architecture. It includes different approaches to Dynamic Systems in
architecture practice. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC746 Research in Thermal Systems & Building Physics – Seminar
Thermal Systems & Building Physics. It includes different approaches to Thermal Systems &
Building Physics practice. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC747 Research in Natural Ventilation & Aerodynamics – Seminar
Natural Ventilation & Aerodynamics. It includes different approaches to Natural Ventilation &
Aerodynamics practice. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC748 Research in New & Renewable Energy – Seminar
New & Renewable Energy. It includes different approaches to New & Renewable Energy
practice. Research and studies in the field are presented.
2010//2011
ARC749 Research in Integrated Natural & Artificial Lighting – Seminar
Integrated Natural & Artificial Lighting. It includes different approaches to Integrated Natural
& Artificial Lighting practice. Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC750: Research in Architectural Acoustics – Seminar
Architectural Acoustics. It includes different approaches to Architectural Acoustics practice.
Research and studies in the field are presented.
ARC751 Research in Green Architecture – Seminar
This course is a seminar introduces the concepts and methods of scientific research methods
Green Architecture. It includes different approaches to Green Architecture practice. Research
and studies in the field are presented.
ARC799 Ph.D. Thesis (Environmental Design)
2010//2011
4- SPECIALIZATION: URBAN DESIGN & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
500 level courses
ARC561 Introduction to Urban Design

Introduction to the basic elements and methods of urban design. Evolution of Urban Design
concepts from the beginning of th 50s till present. Understanding the dynamism of the built
environment. Vocabulary of the urban character. Role of regulations in shaping the built
environment. Components and classification of public space, tools and techniques for analysis.
ARC562 Housing & Development

The course introduces housing as a pivot in the development process – the history and theories
of housing as a basic sector in housing project with emphasis on developing countries – real
estate and market considerations on housing policies – housing legalization, and its effect on
developing residential areas.
ARC563 Community Design & Development (1)

The course introduces the Community Design & Development realm as Post-Modern Urban
Design ,balancing physical and socio-cultural aspects in the development process and
development control, and addressing selected aspects, conceptions and notions in reading and
understanding communities: people, places and the related built form (products), and
community’s transformation. The discourse comprises two units, namely:
- Community Design; people, places and urban products; community design and development
control in the development process; monitoring communities and settings
- Urban Tissue and Community Structure with reference to housing and general urban areas.
ARC564 Community Design & Development (2)

The course complements (Arc563) Community Design & Development (1), and continues the
introduction of the realm, conceptions and key issues; it comprises 2 units, namely:
- Sustainable Development; The New Paradigm: The principles of the new environment, Urban
environmental problems & issues, the roles of the various actors in sustainable development,
Governance(urban & environmental), Capacity development, Gender issues in development,
Globalization and urban development in developing countries.
- Urban Development of New & Existing Communities: Policies, current trends, urban
characteristics and development economics, growth and expansion issues, decision making
process, marketing and development control and rates of urban development.
ARC565 Landscape Architecture – An introduction

The course aims to provide basic knowledge of landscape architecture as an applied art and
science. It encompasses concepts, techniques and guidelines which are involved in dealing with
natural and built environments, useful in managing the multidisciplinary nature of landscape
architecture.
ARC566 Urban Conservation

The course introduces a comprehensive view on the basics and concepts of urban and
architectural conservation. In so doing, it recalls the field connections with urban design and
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community development. It investigates elements of value and documentation of the
architectural and urban heritage. It demonstrates the processes, and the tools of architectural and
urban conservation. The course is reinforced by the analysis of experiences and approaches of
national as well as international experiments in the field.
ARC567 Socio Economic Studies - the Egyptian Context

The course exposes students to a number of approaches, and methods that aim to uncover
knowledge relevant to understanding how people interact with the built environment, through
two distinct modules. The first looks at the interrelationship between social and urban issues.
The social elements that are shaping the patterns of built environments, with emphasis on
informal settlements. the second module will focus on urban economics, cost-benefit and cost-
effectiveness analysis,..
ARC568 Research in Urban Studies (1)

Debates and discussions focusing on issues affecting the development of urban areas. Topics
include public policy issues, transportation linkages, and business, zoning issues, socio-
economic and historical precursors. Teams of students prepare a research proposal for an actual
problem in GCR.
ARC569 Applied Projects – Urban Design

Project-based research. Students are required to link the theoretical concepts of urban design to
the field work through selected projects in the local context.
ARC570 Applied Projects – Urban Development

Training the scholars on theoretical and applied research work, literature surveys and analysis,
formulation of theoretical frameworks and structure, in an Urban Development related
Project(s), with emphasis on the problems and challenges of local settings and bridging theory
and practice.
ARC571 Urban Design Skills

Introduction to the methods of recording, documenting, and evaluating the built environment.
Through visual observation, field analysis, measurements, interviews. Students learn to draw on
their senses and develop their ability to deduce, conclude, question, and test how the
environment is used and valued. Through the use of representational tools such as drawing and
photographing.
Urban Design & Community Development : 600 level courses
ARC661 Urban Design Elements

The course introduces the basic elements and methods of urban design as background profile
do develop series of researches related to the evolution of Urban Design concepts, the
dynamism of the built environment, the urban character, the role of regulations in shaping the
built environment and the components and classification of public space..The course tackles
urban esthetics, visual characteristics and their impact on urban form generation.
ARC662 Research in Housing & Development

The course is based on a ongoing research project that considers the housing development
2010//2011
through its different constraints: political – social – economic – legal – administrative –
environmental – technical – etc… in an existing or new district, through the points outlined in
the housing courses: ARC673 – 762.
ARC663 Research in Community Design & Development (1)

The course relates to the structure and contents of (Arc563) Community Design & Development
(1), develops its themes, conceptions and notions and deploys as bases and back-drop for
research studies closely related to Community Design & Development, comprising; the
preparation, development, presentation and discussions, desk and field work, analysis, critical
evaluation & finalization of research assignments, in seminars and workshops.
ARC664 Research in Community Design & Development (2)

The course relates to the structure and contents of (Arc564) Community Design & Development
(2); develops its themes, conceptions and notions and deploys as bases and back-drop for
research studies closely related to Community Design & Development, comprising; the
preparation, development, presentation and discussions, desk and field work, finalization of
research assignments, in seminars and workshops.
ARC665 Studies in Landscape Architecture

The course structure aims at exploring landscape design concepts and techniques through
applied research problem. It involves understanding of the interdependence between landscape
architecture and the various professions of land planning, infrastructure and urban development.
ARC666 Research in Urban Conservation

The course addresses interdisciplinary concepts and methods of research on urban and
architectural conservation. It covers theoretical as well practical approaches to the issue. The
course gives special attention and focus on Egyptian cases, while reflecting on regional and
international case studies.
ARC667 Socio Economic Research in the Egyptian Context

Students will work on researches related to the approaches, and methods relevant to the
interrelationship between social and urban issues. The social elements that are shaping the
patterns of built environments, with emphasis on informal settlements. the second module will
focus on urban economics.

Debates and discussions focusing on issues affecting the development of valuable areas. Topics
include public policy issues, transportation linkages, business, how to measure value, socio-
economic and trends of conservation. Teams of students prepare a research proposal for an
actual problem in a specific area/region in Egypt.
ARC669 Introduction to Urban Research Methods

The thesis is an important component of the program. The aim of the course is to introduce the
students to the tasks involved in undertaking research for urban topics, including tasks such as
defining research aims and objectives, designing research strategies and selecting
methodologies, developing hypothesis, and using adequate tools and research techniques.
2010//2011
ARC670 The Egyptian City
The course aims to bring the theoretical and philosophical issues that deal with the
contemporary Egyptian city , attempting to understand the interpretation of the variables and the
changes facing the city in Egypt .The course is a Seminar , characterized by its critical
approach , to promote the ability and awareness of students through a specific case study each
year.
ARC671 Urban Aesthetics & Civic Design

The course covers the cognitive domain of urbanism aesthetics: the concept, the formation of
urban spaces, the architectural style, the physical character, public art, working on the patterns
of urban spaces in historical and contemporary global and local levels.
Students are exposed to the problems of urbanization leading to disfigurement and poor visual
image, and the importance of technical standards, laws, and regulations applicable in the
Egyptian context.
ARC672 Urban & Land Management

The objective of the course is to expose the students to all concepts, terminology's, and
definitions related to U.M , Existing institutional mechanisms in Egypt, Impacts of
decentralization on UM, The present responsibility of local government and future trends in
Egypt The involvement of private sector. Land management issues,tools and techniques of land
management : land sharing, land banking, land readjustment, examples regarding land supply
and delivery process.
ARC673 Development of New Residential Communities

The course studies the design and planning of new residential communities with emphasis on
the urban and non-urban developmentaspects. The process includes the social, economic,
political, administrative, technical and other legal aspects, which affects the decision making in
newly constructed residential communities.
ARC699 Master Thesis (Urban Design & Community Development)
ARC761 City Design

Morphological analysis of the city. The forces that shape cities .Structure and Design. Mutation
and transmutation of the urban setting as related to urban design. Urban identity. Lectures will
be supplemented by cases of International and Egyptian cities.
ARC762 Development of Existing Residential Communities

The course studies the residential areas development (formal and informal areas) as well as the
areas with special nature (desert – rural – remote – etc.). The course deals with the urban and
non-urban constraints such as the political, economic, social, legal, administrative, technical,
environmental and other aspects.
2010//2011
ARC763 Urban Heritage & Value Areas
The course addresses the approaches to deal with regions/areas of value, it introduces new
concepts and levels of urban heritage as protected areas, The course also addresses concepts
related to areas of concentration - the transition area – the development Zone), Where a
typology is drawn according to urban characteristics, and regulations.
ARC764 Landscape Management & Maintenance

The course introduces ecological and practical concepts in dealing with issues of management
and maintenance of the landscape. Guidelines of sustainability, costing, cost management,
construction techniques and materials are all issues to be explored and linked to landscape
design.
ARC765 Scientific Research Methodologies in Urbanism

This seminar class offers a multidisciplinary approach to Ph.D students within the architectural
department, gathering students with different interests, to discuss topics and present their
research problems and objectives.
ARC766 Urban Form & Design - Seminar (1)

The seminar will engage the student in the understanding of contemporary urbanism issues,
through critique, and discussion of key readings regarding challenges and problematic of urban
design literature . A series of urban design cases is presented by the designer responsible.
Students discusses the projects with the visiting practitioners.
ARC767 Urban Form & Design - Seminar (2)

This is the second module of the Arch766 course. Students are exposed to discussions, debates,
and issues related to urban form, overlapping with urban renewal and conservation projects .
The student develops critical abilities to discuss design approaches, and challenges. Designers
and planners are invited to present their projects and discuss with the students their vision and
concepts.
ARC768 Urban Development - Seminar (1)

The course addresses realms and issues related to Urban Development, emphasizing critical
analysis and assessment of published and unpublished research and literature as well as applied
studies in urban and comprehensive development; focusing on local & regional contexts and
settings, determinants and governing factors in development, in Developing Countries, as well
as sectorial studies in development (housing developments, general urban areas, central &
special nature settings) – The course deploys research assignments to develop the research skills
and potentials, analytical, critical and synthesizing abilities, oral and written presentation and
comprises collective debates and discussions in seminars and workshops.
ARC769 Urban Development - Seminar (2)

The course complements (ARC768)Urban Development - Seminar (1) and further addresses and
investigates the realms and issues related to Urban Development, emphasizing critical analysis
and assessment of published and unpublished research and literature as well as applied studies
in urban and comprehensive development; focusing on local & regional contexts and settings,
determinants and governing factors in
development, in Developing Countries, as well as sectorial studies in development (housing
2010//2011
developments, general urban areas, central & special nature settings) – The course deploys
research assignments to develop the research skills and potentials, analytical critical and
synthesizing abilities, oral and written presentation
and comprises collective debates and discussions in seminars and workshops.

Debates and discussions focusing on issues related to the vision of future design and
development of new settlements. Involving social differentiation, urban culture, urban politics,
urban economic processes. Teams of students prepare a research proposal for urban future
thoughts in Egypt.
ARC799 Ph.D. Thesis (Urban Design & Community Development)
2010//2011
5- SPECIALIZATION: URBAN PLANNING

500 level courses
Compulsory (Urban planning and site planning ARC581)

Identifying planning main principles, planning elements and site planning. This is through
studying planning theoretical frame work, planning process, planning progress, different
analytical methods, site analysis, environmental analysis and their impact on planning
decisions.
ARC582 Detailed planning

Main planning principles and frame work for general planning plans, executive plans, and
detailed plans. Clarifying the interrelation between urban planning plans, their contents, and
components of the plan. The course contains the preparation of detailed plans for urban area to
highlight the importance of integration between planning and site planning.
ARC583 Plantation
Clarify plantation main principles, elements, design of green areas, integration of space
elements and the general frame work for plantation alternatives considering plantation as an
element for site preservation ascetically and environmentally.
ARC584 Plantation and space furnishing

Basic theories for plantation and green areas as one of the main space elements, in addition to
the plantation ascetical and environmental role in planning of human settlements. Dealing with
space furniture of spaces according, scale, proportion, form and activities.
ARC585 Legislations and regulations

The course clarifies laws and regulations that regulate the urban tissues in reference to new and
old settlements, concentrating on the importance of housing regulation in preparation of urban
planning plans at different levels.
ARC586 Visual studies for the city

The course deals with the main principles and theories for urban design to create visual form for
the city. This is through documentation, analysis, and evaluation for form and meanings of the
city.
ARC587 Infra structure planning 1 (streets, traffic and transportation)

The basics principles for science of transportation, traffic and streets. Clarifying streets
hierarchy, cross-sections, slopes, and parking areas design.
ARC588 Infrastructure planning 2 (planning modules)

Basic principles and theories for wet areas design needs, calculation for expected population,
water supplies, and water pollution and purification systems, Engineering of water supply,
distribution of water and sewage network.
ARC589 Development and urban planning (compulsory)

The main theories for development and urban planning, clarifying the basics issues of urban
2010//2011
planning processes, dealing with elements and variables analysis through various statical tools
and methods in the planning processes. Planning standards with respect to variations according
to the place and time factors. In addition to presenting the relation and influence of economical,
political and social situation of the country on the planning process.
ARC590 Development and regional planning (compulsory)

Basic theories in regional planning. Clarifying basic elements and variables in regional planning
processes, theories for sectors development, theories for regions identities (homogenise regions,
physical regions, economical regions...) symptoms of unbalanced regional development as
population concentration in metropolitan cities and the great difference in the level of
economical development between different regions. Finally strategies for regional development
and the importance of linking it to the economical policies of the city.
ARC591 Theories of urban planning (compulsory)

Basic theories for urban planning, concentrating on how these theories deals with different
urban planning elements. In addition to historical review for urban planning theories through
different dynasties focusing on similarities and difference.
ARC592 Urban geography

Definitions for city geography, city definition, theories for city formation, factors for city
growth and disappearance, planning of main axis and settlements area, economical settlements,
comparative description for urban and rural and practical study for Cairo transformation through
thousands years.
ARC593 Urban economic

Basic theories for urban economic and with respect to economic elements, economical systems
and their impact on the urban form of new settlements. Clarifying the systems for city financing
settlements and infra structure, the city policy with respect to the importance of private sector in
economical development.
ARC594 Population studies and urban sociality

The basic elements of population studies, different tools and methods for analysis and
estimation for expected populations. Population analysis with respect to immigration rates.
Different policies for human development, family organization in developing countries.
Definition of social science, different methods of social levels distribution, growth of slums
areas and their characteristics. In addition to a display of different tools for analysis for the
preparation of urban social study for urban planning.
ARC595 Analysis tools

Means, tools and systems statistically using computer analysis. This is to perform on urban and
regional planning including population, labour, services, street network, transportation,
economical activities and their influence on the planning process.
ARC596 Geographic information system GIS (urban planning)

Basic theories for GIS within the practices in urban planning analysis and evaluation. Definition
of the GIS system components uses, general definitions for managing information and
characteristics information and knowledge, typology, levels of dealing with information, data
2010//2011
input, data out put and the influence of the GIS system on the decision making of planning.
ARC597 Planning research and studies:

Seminar course in group work dealing with planning main issues, as planning priorities in
regional development planning of new and existing cities, giant project, etc…
ARC598 Urban planning practical project

The course is in form of a practical project. The student is expected to design the project and
present it going through different phases of planning sites planning and infra structure. This is
to relate the theoretical studies and analysis methods to field work.
ARC681 Studies of executive and detailed plan

The course contains research project, in addition to a detailed plan in form of group work. This
is through practicing the processes of planning in the preparation of the target urban plan. Each
group deals with different site with different constrains to exchange knowledge and experience.
ARC682 Planting Studies

Learning of basics application skills, components of plantation, design of green areas, the
integration of components of space and methods to utilize plantation to protect sites and cities.
Plantation is studied from both environmental and aesthetic aspects. Students’ groups prepare a
detailed integrated plantation plan as part of the course studies.
ARC683 Plantation studies and furnishing of space Research

An integrated research course that depends on projects performed by students’ groups for the
purpose of researching basic issues in the field of plantation and implementing basics and
theories of plantation on green areas as components of the constituents of space. The students
can do research on the role of plantation in protecting urban settlements from an ecological
aspect and the methods of using these green areas as an aesthetic component in new urban
communities.
ARC684 Urban legislations and laws Research

An integrated research course that depends on projects performed by students’ groups for the
purpose of researching main issues of urban control in both newly developed and existing
communities. Research depends on the implementation and analytical basics of urban control
legislations and laws in both newly developed and existing communities previously studied in
course 585.
ARC685 Visual studies Research for the city

An integrated research course that depends on projects performed by students’ groups to study
the basics and theories of urban design and the different methodological frameworks of
preparing visual studies for the city including documentation, analysis and evaluation studies for
the built environment through field monitoring and the methods of expression.
ARC686 Planning infrastructure research (1) – Roads, traffic and transportation

Basics of transportation, traffic and road network planning basics, theories and applications,
2010//2011
basic concepts of transportation sciences, elements and components of urban transportation
plans inside cities and around them, and traffic properties, estimates of capacity and density,
specifications of roads and their construction methods, road network planning …, and updated
studies in the field.
ARC687 Planning infrastructure research (2) – networks of urban planning

An integrated research course that depends on projects performed by students’ groups to study
main issues associated with infrastructure planning and design and linking theory and practice
in real projects. One infrastructure aspect is selected and studied in detail.
ARC688 Urban geography research

An integrated research course that depends on projects done by student groups to study issues,
theories and concepts of cities geography by selecting a specific urban settlement to study in
detail. The research shall contain field study in addition to previously documented data and
analysis. Students are introduced to Egypt’s current urbanization trends and future expectations
for urban expansion.
ARC689 Urban economics research

An integrated research course that depends on projects done by student groups to study the
issues, theories and concepts of urban economics in detail: economic systems and their effect on
urbanism, new urban settlement policies, funding techniques for infrastructures and new
urbanization, economic thresholds of urban expansion, economic feasibility of new urban
projects.
ARC690 Demographics and urban sociology research

An integrated research course that depends on projects done by student groups to study the
issues, theories and concepts of demographics and urban sociology. Projects start with the
selection of a study area. Course contents cover basics and components of demographic studies
and analytical methods for estimating population size in the future, demographic analysis
including immigration patterns, human development policies, family development policies in
less developed countries and their importance for development, sociology concepts, urban
communities’ classifications (Industrial cities, tourism cities, and agricultural cities),
spontaneous community development and their characteristics, analytical methods to prepare
social studies for urban plans.
ARC691 Analytical methods in planning research

An integrated research project to make multi-variant and multi-level statistical analysis.
Projects employ analytical methods in the different fields and aspects of urban planning (among
which are: land-use, the environment, public health,…..,etc.)
ARC692 Geographic Information System research

Practical and applied GIS course, the applied approach deals with the importance of the
Geographic Information Systems, spatial analysis on both regional and environmental levels.
As for the practical approach, it involves working on one of the GIS programs and training
through identifying orders, input, output and ways to present results.
ARC699 Thesis ( urban planning)

2010//2011
Urban Design & Community Development: 700 level courses
ARC781 Urban Planning Research (1)

A series of lectures and symposia on a range of current issues in the field of urban planning
covering: philosophy and urban planning theories, urban planning research, the economic view
of urban planning, and infrastructure planning.
ARC872 Regional planning research

A series of lectures and symposia on a range of current issues in the field of regional planning
covering: theories, methods of analysis, information systems, the basic processes in regional
planning, the relationship of regional plans to national and economic plans, regional resources,
inputs and outputs, different economic analyses and evaluation of regional projects.
ARC783 Landscape Planning Research (1)

A series of lectures and symposia on a range of current issues in the field of landscape planning
covering: landscape philosophy, landscape theories and project integration.
ARC784 Planning theories research (1)

A series of lectures and symposia on a range of current issues of planning theories such as
globalization, good governance, sustainable development, institutional development, urban
conservation, development of slums, Low-income housing, housing policies in the developing
world,…..,etc.
ARC785 Urban planning research (2)

A series of lectures and symposia on a range of current issues in the field of urban planning and
the issues are determined according to the student groups and their interests, therefore the
curriculum adapts from one year to the next.
ARC786 Regional planning research (2)

A series of lectures and symposia on a range of current issues in the field of regional planning,
regional development and the topics are determined by the student groups and their interests,
therefore the curriculum adapts from one year to the next.
ARC783 Landscape Planning research (2)

A series of lectures and symposia on a range of current issues in the field of landscape planning.
The topics are determined according to the student groups and their interests, therefore the
curriculum adapts from one year to the next.
ARC784 Planning theories research (2)

A series of lectures and symposia on a range of current issues in the field of planning theories
and the topics are determined according to the student group interests, therefore the curriculum
adapts from one year to the next.
ARC799 Ph.D. Thesis (urban planning)
2010//2011
Structural Engineering Department
90 Structural Engineering
2010//2011
DEGREE: GRADUATE DIPLOMA
SPECIALIZATION: REINFORCED CONCRETE
Compulsory Courses
Credit
Code Course Title Prerequisite
Hours
STR521 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (1) 3
STR523 Concrete Bridges 3
STR624 Prestressed Concrete Design 3
STR621 Design of Concrete Structures Subjected to Lateral Loads 3
STR591 Reinforced Concrete Project * 3
Electives Courses
Student selects five courses from the following courses subject to availability in each
semester.
Credit
Hours
STR501 Advanced Structural Analysis (1) 3
STR522 Precast Concrete 3
STR525 Special Concrete Structures 3
STR541 Technology and Strength of Construction Materials 3
STR551 Advanced Behavior and Design of Steel Structures 3
STR581 Computer Applications* 3
STR561 Construction Management 3
STR524 Special Topics and Specifications 3
*Courses of a practical nature whose total grades are assigned to the semester work and/or
final oral discussion.
2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN
Compulsory Courses
Credit
Hours
STR552 Limit States Design of Steel Structures 3 STR551
STR553 Steel Bridges (1) 3
STR554 Steel Structures Connections 3
STR592 Metallic Structures Project * 3
Elective Courses
semester.
Credit
Hours
STR511 Introduction to Structural Dynamics 3
STR555 Design of Steel Tanks and Silos 3
STR556 Design of Steel Electricity and Communications Towers 3
STR557 Computer Modeling of Steel Structures 3
STR558 Workshop Drawings, Fabrication and Erection of Steel 3
Structures
STR651 High-Rise Steel Buildings 3
STR652 Seismic Behavior of Steel Structures (1) 3 STR511 or
STR601
STR654 Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Steel Structures 3
STR655 Stability of Steel Structures 3
STR656 Plastic Analysis and Design of Steel Structures 3
STR657 Cold-Formed Steel Structures 3
STR658 Composite Steel Structures 3
2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Compulsory Courses
Credit
Hours
STR541 Technology and Strength of Construction Materials 3
STR542 Materials Science 3
STR566 Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Structures 3
STR582 Research Methods and Report Preparation* 3
STR643 Special Types of Concrete 3
STR593 Materials Engineering and Technology Project * 3 STR582
Elective Courses
Student selects two courses from the following courses subject to availability in each
semester.
Credit
Hours
STR609 Structural Applications of Statistics and Probability 3
STR642 Theoretical and Experimental Stress Analysis 3
STR644 Fracture Mechanics 3
STR645 Fracture Mechanics of Concrete 3
STR646 Composite Materials (1) 3
STR647 Fire Protection of Structures 3
STR648 Wall Bearing Structures 3
STR649 Special Topics in Materials Technology and Strength 3
STR667 Methods of Statistics and Probabilty 3
2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
Compulsory Courses
Credit
Hours
STR503 Structural Analysis Programs 3
STR594 Computational Analysis Project* 6#
# Student is allowed to register 3 credit hours only of course per semester.
Elective Courses
Student selects five courses from the following courses subject to availability in each semster.
Credit
Hours
STR502 Introduction to Finite Elements 3
STR504 Structural Analysis Programming* 3
STR505 Introduction to Earthquake Engineering 3
STR512 Selected Topics in Structural Analysis 3
STR603 Advanced Structural Analysis and Mechanics 3
STR607 Structural Analysis of Bridges 3
STR608 Structural Optimization 3
STR610 Soil-Structure Interaction 3
2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING
Compulsory Courses
Credit
Hours
STR505 Introduction to Earthquake Engineering 3 --
STR506 Introduction to Seismic Analysis 3 --
STR507 Seismic Design Regulations 3 --
#
STR595 Earthquake Engineering Project* 6 --
#
Student is allowed to register 3 credit hours only of course per semester.
Elective Courses
semester.
Credit
Hours
STR501 Advanced Structural Analysis (1) 3 --
STR504 Structural Analysis Programming* 3 --
STR508 Seismic Risk Assessment 3 STR505
STR509 3
Field Investigations of Earthquake Disasters STR505
STR510 Earthquake Disaster Management 3 STR505
STR513 3
Computer Applications in Earthquake *Engineering STR506
STR514 3
Introduction to Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting STR506
STR515 Seismic Analysis of Marine Structures 3
STR516 Seismic Analysis of Tanks and Pipelines 3
STR517 Dynamic Analysis of Foundations 3
STR582 Research Methods and Report Preparation* 3
2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Compulsory Courses
Credit
Hours
STR501 Advanced Structural Analysis (1) 3 --
STR521 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (1) 3 --
STR541 Technology and Strength of Construction Materials 3 --
STR551 Advanced Behavior and Design of Steel Structures 3 --
STR561 Construction Management 3 --
STR596 Structural Engineering Project * 3 --
Elective Courses
Student selects four courses from the following courses subject to availability in each semster.
Credit
Hours
STR502 Introduction to Finite Elements 3
STR503 Structural Analysis Programs 3
STR504 Structural Analysis Programming* 3
STR505 Introduction to Earthquake Engineering 3
STR506 Introduction to Seismic Analysis 3 --

STR507 Seismic Design Regulations 3 --
STR508 Seismic Risk Assessment 3 STR505
STR509 3
Field Investigations of Earthquake Disasters STR505
STR510 Earthquake Disaster Management 3 STR505
STR512 3
Selected Topics in Structural Analysis
2010//2011
Credit
Hours
STR513 3
Computer Applications in Earthquake *Engineering STR506
STR514 3
Introduction to Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting STR506
STR515 Seismic Analysis of Marine Structures 3
STR516 Seismic Analysis of Tanks and Pipelines 3
STR517 Dynamic Analysis of Foundations 3
STR523 Concrete Bridges 3
STR524 Special Topics and Specifications 3
STR525 Special Concrete Structures 3
STR542 Materials Science 3
STR552 Limit States Design of Steel Structures 3 STR551
STR554 Steel Structures Connections 3
STR555 Design of Steel Tanks and Silos 3
STR556 Design of Steel Electricity and Communications Towers 3
STR557 Computer Modeling of Steel Structures 3
STR558 Workshop Drawings, Fabrication and Erection of Steel 3
Structures
STR562 Construction Technology and Methods 3
STR563 Planning of Construction Projects 3 STR561
STR564 Performance Evaluation And Improvements 3
STR565 Computer Applications in Construction Management * 3 STR561
STR566 Construction Inspection, Maintenance, And Repair
STR567 Organization Behavior
STR568 Temporary Facilities
STR569 Cost Estimate and Control STR561
STR583 Advanced Soil Mechanics and Foundations 3
2010//2011
DEGREE: MASTER OF SCIENCE
Compulsory Courses
Credit
Hours
STR681 Computer and Numerical Analysis 1
STR682 Technical Language and Communication Skills 1
STR683 Seminar 1
STR699 M.Sc. Thesis 18
Elective Courses
Student selects five courses from the following courses subject to availability in each semster.
Credit
Hours
STR601 Structural Dynamics 3
STR603 Advanced Structural Analysis and Mechanics 3
STR604 Finite Element Method (1) 3
STR605 Boundary Element Method (1) 3
STR606 Theory of Elasticity 3
STR607 Structural Analysis of Bridges 3
STR608 Structural Optimization 3
STR609 Structural Applications of Statistics and Probability 3
STR610 Soil-Structure Interaction 3
STR611 Plastic Structural Analysis 3
STR612 Theory of Plates and Shells 3
STR613 Seismic Risk Assessment 3
STR614 Seismic Structural Analysis 3 STR601
STR615 Seismic Design of Buildings 3
STR616 Foundations Dynamic Analysis 3
STR617 Selected Topics in Earthquake Engineering 3
STR618 Research Seminar in Earthquake Engineering 3
STR619 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering 3
STR621 Design of Concrete Structures Subjected to Lateral Loads 3
STR622 Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures 3
STR624 Prestressed Concrete 3
STR641 Mechanics and Technology of Construction Materials 3
STR642 Theoretical and Experimental Stress Analysis 3
STR643 Special Types of Concrete 3
STR644 Fracture Mechanics 3
STR645 Fracture Mechanics of Concrete 3
STR646 Composite Materials (1) 3
2010//2011
Credit
Hours
STR647 Fire Protection of Structures 3
STR648 Wall-Bearing Structures 3
STR649 Special Topics in Materials Technology and Strength 3
STR651 High-Rise Steel Buildings 3
STR652 Seismic Behavior of Steel Structures (1) 3 STR511 or
STR601
STR654 Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Steel Structures 3
STR655 Stability of Steel Structures 3
STR656 Plastic Analysis and Design of Steel Structures 3
STR657 Cold-Formed Steel Structures 3
STR658 Composite Steel Structures 3
DEGREE: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Compulsory Courses
Credit
Hours
STR700 Comprehensive Exam 4
STR799 Ph.D. Dissertation 30
Elective Courses
Student should select five courses from the following doctorate courses (level 700) subject to
availability in each semster or from the available master courses (level 600) which the student
had not studied previously.
Credit
Hours
STR701 Finite Element Method (2) 3 STR604
STR702 Boundary Element Method (2) 3 STR605
STR703 Theory of Plasticity 3
STR704 Soil and Foundation Dynamics 3
STR705 Theory of Shells 3
STR706 Computational Fracture Mechanics 3
STR707 Expert Systems in Structural Engineering 3
STR708 Reliability of Structures 3
STR709 Seismic Design of Civil Structures 3
STR710 Advanced Numerical Analysis 3
STR721 Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete 3
STR741 Composite Materials (2) 3 STR646
2010//2011
Credit
Hours
STR751 Special Steel Structures 3
STR752 Seismic Behavior of Steel Structures (2) 3 STR652
STR753 Steel Bridges (3) 3 STR653
STR754 Optimization of Steel Structures 3

2010//2011
LEVEL 500
STR501 Advanced Structural Analysis (1)
Matrix analysis of structures: stiffness method for beams, plane and space frames, plane and
space trusses, and grids; Introduction to plastic analysis of structures.
STR502 Introduction to Finite Elements

Mathematical models of continuous systems: differential formulation, variation formulation;
Formulation of the displacement–based finite element method: general derivation of finite
element equilibrium equations, general coordinate models for specific problem (one-
dimensional element, plane stress/strain elements), lumping of structural properties and loads,
calculation of stresses and assessment of error; Isoparametric formulation of bar Element;
Formulation of isoparametric continuous elements: quadrilateral and triangular elements;
Formulation of structural elements: beams, axisymmetric and plate bending elements;
Numerical integration: Gauss formula (one dimension integration), integration in two and
three dimensions, appropriate order of numerical integration.
STR503 Structural Analysis Programs

Applications on using modern mathematical packages, such as Matlab and Mathematica, for
structural analysis of practical problems; Applications on using recent commercial structural
analysis software packages, such as SAP 2000, and using advanced research packages, such
as Opensees and Drain, to analyze practical structural problems.
STR504 Structural Analysis Programming

Preparation of stiffness programs for static and dynamic analysis using modern languages;
User friendly programs; Graphical input and output of information; Preparation of structural
analysis programs for web applications.
STR505 Introduction to Earthquake Engineering

An introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of earthquake engineering; Ground motion
characteristics; Plate tectonics; Seismic waves; Faults; Intensity measures; Measurements of
ground motion; Deterministic seismic hazard analysis; Introduction to probabilistic seismic
hazard analysis and seismic maps; Concept of response spectrum; Brief overview of
performance-based earthquake-resistant design in recent local and international seismic
provisions and codes.
STR506 Introduction to Seismic Analysis

Seismic waves and earthquake mechanism; Dynamic effect of earthquakes on structures;
Concept of response spectrum in seismic design, seismic zonation maps and basic
characteristics of earthquakes; Equivalent static lateral force procedure in seismic codes;
Introduction to time-history seismic analysis; Response spectrum seismic analysis of single-
degree-of-freedom building models; Ductility demands and strength reduction factor; Seismic
analysis of multi-degree of freedom building models; Human tolerance of vibrations; Concept
of fragility curves.

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STR507 Seismic Design Regulations
Philosophy of seismic design codes; Historical development of seismic design provisions;
Introduction to performance-based seismic design; Traditional force-based seismic design; Ductility
demands, over-strength and capacity design of critical structural elements; Displacement-based
seismic design; Capacity spectrum method and concept of target displacement; Seismic design of
non-structural systems and components; Comparative study of recent international seismic design
standards; Introduction to probabilistic methods for seismic design.
STR508 Seismic Risk Assessment

Methods used for vulnerability assessment: empirical, theoretical and experimental methods;
Vulnerability index method; Applications to reinforced concrete buildings and urban areas.
STR509 Field Investigations of Earthquake Disasters

Case histories; Structural damage; Liquefaction; Landslides; Foundation failure;
Determination of failure mode.
STR510 Earthquake Disaster Management

Type of natural disasters; World distribution of natural disasters; Special features of
earthquake disasters; Disaster management phases; Earthquake prediction and warning
systems; Earthquake disaster countermeasures in some countries.
STR511 Introduction to Structural Dynamics

Equations of motion and dynamic equilibrium of structures; Response of single degree of
freedom system to dynamic excitation: free vibration, periodic and pulse loads; Damping;
Generalized single-degree-of-freedom systems; Newmark’s method for solving the equations
of motion; Response of multi-degree-of-freedom systems: free vibration and natural mode
shapes, forced vibration, damped systems; Introduction to modal analysis and random
vibrations.
STR512 Selected Topics in Structural Analysis

One or more selected topics that reflect advanced developments in the field of structural
analysis: theory, details, formulations and applications.
STR513 Computer Applications in Earthquake Engineering

Development of small computer programs (using Matlab platform or other coding language)
for the manipulation of ground records and the generation of response spectrum curves; Use
of available analysis software packages: either research packages (e.g., Opensees, Drain,
Idarc) or commercial packages (e.g., SAP 2000), for the seismic analysis of different
structures (buildings, bridges, tanks, tunnels) as part of a semester-long course project.
STR514 Introduction to Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting

Philosophy of seismic evaluation of structures; Structural damage and failure modes because
of seismic events; Liquefaction and landslides due to earthquakes; Recent methods for
seismic evaluation and damage estimation; Inspection methods of structures, maintenance and

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patching techniques; Causes of seismic damage in structures; Materials used in repair and
retrofit; Repairs to cracked reinforced concrete members due to seismic events; Repairs to
steel and masonry structures; Retrofit techniques and strengthening of structures to resist
earthquakes; Case studies.
STR515 Seismic Analysis of Marine Structures

Introduction to structures in the offshore environment; Structure-fluid interaction parameters;
Characteristics of single-degree-of-freedom models for marine structures; Deterministic and
statistical description of ocean waves; Wave forces; Deterministic and probabilistic response
of single-degree-of-freedom marine structures due to earthquakes; Seismic analysis of multi-
degree-of-freedom structures in offshore environment; Inelastic seismic performance and
strengthening of marine structures; Power spectrum method; Seismic behavior of piles
supporting marine structures; Applications and case studies.
STR516 Seismic Analysis of Tanks and Pipelines

Structural models of tanks and pipeline systems; Seismic behavior of generalized single-
degree-of-freedom systems and cable systems; Concept of response spectrum in seismic
analysis and design of tanks and pipelines; Deterministic and probabilistic seismic analysis;
Inelastic seismic responses and ductility characteristics; Basics of soil-structure interaction;
Fundamentals of wave propagation and types of seismic waves; Special methods for seismic
analysis and design of tanks and pipeline systems: seismic hazards, vulnerability, assessment
of performance, approximate procedures; Applications and case studies.
STR517 Dynamic Analysis of Foundations

Basics of soil-structure interaction; Types of foundation systems; Fundamentals of wave
propagation in plane and space media; Types of propagating waves in soil; Dynamic stiffness
matrix; Structural models of foundation systems and soil; Behavior of dynamically loaded
soils; Dynamic response of soil media to earthquake motions; Soil instabilities due to
earthquake; Vibration analysis of foundations.
STR 521 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (1)

Introduction: comparison of different methods for design of sections by: limit states, ultimate
strength, and working stress design methods - Deformations: deflections, crack width, limit
states - Instability: local buckling, lateral buckling, overall stability, shear and torsion - Yield
line theory Ductility of R.C. sections - Plastic analysis and design of R.C. beams and
redistribution of moments - Recent methods and advances in the design of R.C. section and
structures.
STR 522 Precast Concrete

Introduction - Use of Precast concrete, Advantages and disadvantage, fundamentals of design,
specifications and codes - Fabrication, transportation, and erection - Connections: design,
tolerances, joint fillers, detailing - Large panel structures: wall panels, wind forces, shear wall
analysis - Multistory framed structures - Precast concrete cladding - Reinforced concrete
composite slabs - Joints between Precast and cast in site concrete.
STR 523 Concrete Bridges

2010//2011
Introduction: specifications, classification, components - Design loads - Design
considerations - Analysis: different methods and approaches - Stress, design by working
stress and limit states design methods - Application of prestressing - Types of bridges: T-
beams, box-girder, continuous girders, rigid frames, arches, cable stayed, and suspension
bridges - Construction: cantilevering, segmental bridges, pushing - Bearings and joints.
STR 524 Special Topics and Specifications

Various topics such as: limit analysis of R.C. elements - Design to avoid failure: causes of failure,
defects, cracks, methods of repair - Optimum design of R.C. structures - Practical applications
using computers - Construction management (network systems) - Shop drawings - Comparative
studies of codes - Fiber reinforced concrete - Machine foundations subjected to cyclic loads -
Mass concrete.
STR 525 Special RC Structures

Water retaining structures: circular, rectangular, elevated and underground R.C. tanks - Silos
and bunkers: pressure distribution, design details - Shell structures: membrane analysis,
cylindrical shells, double curved shells, applications, details - Folded plates:
behavior, analysis, design, construction, details - Nuclear safety related structures - Space
framed structures.
STR541 Technology and Strength of Construction Materials

Construction materials: types, problems, evaluation, selection, composite construction
materials - Advanced concrete technology: special types, durability, deterioration and
protection of metals, cracks and joints, materials and techniques for repair, methods of
evaluation of concrete strength in existing structures, field and lab methods for quality control
and assurance of concrete, Code requirements related to quality control and assurance-
Adapted technology of alternative building materials for low- cost construction.
STR542 Materials Science

Engineering requirements- Cohesion and arrangement of atoms: molecular structure,
crystalline structure, non- crystalline structure, structural defects- Metallic phases- Ceramic
phases- Multiphase materials- Variations in microstructure-Organic materials (polymers)-
Stability of materials in working conditions: corrosion, oxidation, thermal stability,
deterioration by radiation- Introduction to composite materials.
STR551 Advanced Behavior and Design of Steel Structures

Structural Behavior of Steel Members: Axially loaded columns, Bending of beams, Torsion of
beams, Beam-columns; Steel Structures Design Codes: background, concepts of design,
allowable stress design, Egyptian code of practice.
STR552 Limit States Design of Steel Structures

Plastic design of steel structures: Bending of beams, Determinate structures, Indeterminate
structures; Limit State Design: Probabilistic bases; Load and Resistance Factor Design for
beams and beam-columns; Connections: Bases of limit states, Ultimate resistance.

2010//2011
STR553 Steel Bridges (1)
Structural Systems for bridges – Loading – Floor systems – Structural analysis of bridges –
Truss bridges – Box girders bridges – Fatigue: Basics and code application.
STR554 Steel Structures Connections

Behavior of connections: Elastic-plastic, Limit state, ultimate strength – High-strength bolted
connections – Welded connections – Special connections.
STR555 Design of Steel Tanks and Silos

Steel tanks: ground supported, elevated (circular, rectangular), static analysis and design,
dynamic analysis and equivalent static load – Steel silos: effect of solid material, loads,
supporting systems, shell.
STR556 Design of Steel Electricity and Communications Towers

Types of towers – Design loads – Serviceability requirements – Structural analysis – Design
of members and connections – Tower foundation and anchorage – Design codes.
STR557 Computer Modeling of Steel Structures

Introduction to finite element and its use for commercial programs to analyze structures –
Structural models for metallic bridges – Structural models for high-rise buildings – Structural
models for special steel structures (towers, tanks, silos) – Non-linear modeling – Design
modules for steel structures.
STR558 Workshop Drawings, Fabrication and Erection of Steel Structures

Workshop drawings and part lists preparation – Fabrication tolerance in accordance to
different codes – Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing – Method statement for erection
and erection tolerances.
STR 561 Construction Management

Construction industry and practice - Nature of the construction industry - Types of
construction projects - Project life cycle - Project organization - Cost estimating -
Budgeting - Management information systems - Planning - Scheduling - Productivity -
Project automation - Resource management - Risk allocation and liability sharing.
SRT 562 Construction Technology and Methods

Construction materials: sources, evaluation, problems - admixtures - Construction methods -
Concrete: form work, prestressing - Steel temporary structures - Foundations and soil
mechanics technology - Highways construction - Quality control and quality assurance.
STR 563 Planning of Construction Projects

Construction planning, importance of scheduling, scheduling techniques, AOA and AON
networks, program evaluation and review technique (PERT), line of balance, schedule
updating, project crashing, time cost trade-off, resource scheduling, resource allocation and
leveling techniques, project planning and control using commercial software.

2010//2011
STR 564 Performance Evaluation And Improvements
Factors affecting productivity - Productivity measurements Productivity improvement
techniques - Quality control - TQM - Incentive plans - Value engineering -
Constructability.
STR 565 Computer Applications in Construction Management

In This course the student will be trained on how to use the most popular computer packages
used in construction management, emphasizing on scheduling, monitoring, cost estimate, and
control of both time and cost. The student should submit a report using such a packages.
STR 566 Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Structures

Inspection techniques - Design and detailing for weathering - Maintenance program -
Patching and finishing treatments - Repairs to cracked disintegrated concrete - Repair of
concrete damaged by the corrosion of steel reinforcement - Strengthening of structures -
Repairs to masonry structures - Repair to steel structures.
STR 567 Organization Behavior

Principles of human behavior - Determination of conflict and methods of conflict resolution -
Motivation theory and productivity - Design of organizational structure for project and for
construction firms - Team and firm authority relationships - Relationships of the project team
with the top management, the client and other external agencies - Case studies of human
relationships and organization structure of some project management and construction firms.
STR 568 Temporary Facilities
False work: loading, foundation, settlement, principle material - Scaffolding: design, stability,
health and safety requirements - Formwork: loading, design, material, equipment, striking
time and reuse, economics of formwork.
STR 569 Cost Estimate and Control
Approximate and detailed methods for cost estimating - Cost items database - Linking cost
items to bid items - Takeoff - Calculating indirect costs - The cost plan - Conventional cost
control - Network based cost control - Preconstruction planning and control of project cost -
Cost control by contractor on stipulated unit price - Cost control under management contracts.
STR581 Computer Applications

Programming using modern languages: elements of language and applications; Programs for
computer-aided structural analysis, design, and engineering graphics preparation.
STR582 Research Methods and Report Preparation

Choice of research topics; Different research methods; Publications and libraries; Collection
and analysis of data; Laboratory activities; Numerical methods and computers; Types of
reports and required skills; Style; Mechanics of style; Shape and format; Specific kinds of
reports ad their structure; Process of writing: drafts and successive revisions; Oral reports;
Theses and dissertations: review of grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, elements of
technical writing.

2010//2011
STR583 Advanced Soil Mechanics and Foundations
Interaction between soil and both shallow and pile foundations: Duncan, elastic half-space;
Soil investigation; Lateral earth pressure on walls, sheet-pile walls, silos, and tunnels;
Machines foundations.
STR591 Reinforced Concrete Project

Investigate one or more engineering problems related to the specialization in the field of
reinforced concrete; Analytical and numerical studies are carried out by students as
individuals or in groups under the supervision of faculty member(s); Students are required to
prepare and submit progress and final reports, and also prepare and deliver a final oral
presentation of their project.
STR592 Metallic Structures Project

metallic structures; Analytical and numerical studies are carried out by students as individuals
or in groups under the supervision of faculty member(s); Students are required to prepare and
submit progress and final reports, and also prepare and deliver a final oral presentation of
their project.
STR593 Materials Engineering and Technology Project

Study one or more problems in the field of engineering and technology of materials. The
student – single or in a group – studies a project analytically and/or numerically and/or
experimentally under the supervision of one or more of the staff members. The student(s)
prepare and present periodical and final reports and a final demonstration of the project.
STR594 Computational Analysis Project

computational analysis of structures; Analytical and numerical studies are carried out by
students as individuals or in groups under the supervision of faculty member(s); Students are
required to prepare and submit progress and final reports, and also prepare and deliver a final
oral presentation of their project.
STR595 Earthquake Engineering Project

earthquake engineering; Analytical, numerical and/or experimental studies are carried out by
STR596 Structural Engineering Project

structural engineering; Analytical, numerical and/or experimental studies are carried out by
2010//2011
STR 597 Construction Management Project

Investigate of a problem related to construction management. The project is performed
individually or in groups under the supervision of faculty member(s). Progress and final
reports prepared and presented.
LEVEL 600 COURSES
STR601 Structural Dynamics

Equations of motion and dynamic equilibrium of structures; Dynamic response of single
degree of freedom structural systems: free vibration, damping effect, harmonic, periodic and
pulse loads; Dynamic loading due earthquake ground motions; Introduction to behavior of
inelastic structures; Generalized single-degree-of-freedom structural systems; Numerical
methods for solving the equation of motion; Dynamic response of multi-degree-of-freedom
structural systems: free vibration, natural vibration periods, natural mode shapes of vibration,
Ritz vectors, forced vibrations; Damping modeling in structures; Modal analysis method;
Time-history analysis method; Approximate analysis methods; Random vibrations;
Introduction to finite element method for solving dynamic problems of structures.
STR602 Advanced Structural Analysis (2)

Review of stiffness method for plane and space structures; Structures with curved elements,
semi rigid connections, elements on elastic foundations, and thin-walled elements; Geometric
and material nonlinearities; Substructure techniques; Stability analysis methods; Analysis of
multistory buildings; Introduction to the finite element method: energy principles, properties
of plane strain, plane stress and plate bending elements, determination of stresses;
Applications using commercial software packages.
STR603 Advanced Structural Analysis and Mechanics

Review of stiffness matrix analysis; Stiffness matrix with shear deformations; Space frames,
curved beams, shear center and unsymmetrical bending; Beams on elastic foundations;
Nonlinear structural analysis: introduction, geometric nonlinearities for trusses, geometric
stiffness matrix for frames, P-Delta effect, stability functions, material nonlinearity;
Applications on plastic analysis of beams and frames; Theories of failure; 2D and 3D stress-
strain relationships; Theory of plates, yield line analysis method of slabs; Elementary theory
of shells.
STR604 Finite Element Method (1)

Types of mathematical models: steady–state problems, wave propagation problems, eigen-
value problems, nature of solutions; Mathematical models of continuous systems: differential
formulation, variation formulation, weight residual methods, Ritz method; Formulation of
displacement–based finite element method: general derivation of finite element equilibrium
equations, general coordinate models for specific problem (one-dimensional element, plane
stress/strain elements), lumping of structural properties and loads; Convergence of analysis
results: definition of convergence, criteria for monotonic convergence, calculation of stresses
and assessment of error; Isoparametric formulation of bar element; Formulation of continuous
elements: quadrilateral and triangular elements; Formulation of structural elements: beams,
axisymmetric elements, shell elements, plate bending elements, and three-dimensional solid
elements; Numerical integration: Gauss formula (one dimension integration); integration in
2010//2011
two and three dimensions, appropriate order of numerical integration, reduced and selective
integration.
STR605 Boundary Element Method (1)

Introduction and basic definitions; Boundary value problem; Potential problems; Source
formulation; Poisson equation; Fundamental solutions; System of equations; Elastostatic
problems; Initial stresses and strains; Fundamental integral statement; Somigiliana identity;
Fundamental solutions; Boundary integral equations; Numerical programming; Boundary
elements; Internal stresses and displacements.
STR606 Theory of Elasticity

Analysis of stress; Analysis of strain; Constitutive relations; Energy theorems; Boundary
value problems; Variational solutions: Ritz and Galerkine methods; Plane stress and plane
strain problems; General applications: tension, flexure and torsion of beams, retaining walls
and dams; Yield criteria; Nonlinear relations between stress and strain.
STR607 Structural Analysis of Bridges

Loads on Bridges; Multi-Beam bridges: lateral load distribution, skew, curved; Grillage
Analogy method; Finite element models for bridges, and comparison of different models;
Effect of modeling the stiffness of bridge elements on the stresses due to imposed
deformations (temperature and settlement) in monolithic bridges; Bridge columns and piers;
Prestressed box girder bridges: torsion, warping distortion, creep; Cable stayed bridges:
linear and nonlinear analysis, approximate and finite element analysis; Dynamic analysis of
moving loads on bridges; Seismic effects on bridges, isolation bearings, damping;
Introduction to simplified methods for seismic analysis of bridges.
STR608 Structural Optimization

Mathematical programming methods: Linear, nonlinear, geometric, and dynamic
programming; Optimum topology; Fully stressed design; Explicit mathematical formulations:
minimum weight and minimum cost designs; Applications: optimum design of concrete and
metallic elements and structures.
STR609 Structural Applications of Statistics and Probability

Probability theory; Random variables and probabilistic distributions of loads and resistance;
Information theory; Entropy; Distributions of functions of random variables; Statistical
simulation; Test of hypotheses; Decision theory; Sampling techniques and data collection;
Least squares method for data analysis; Linear and multiple regression; Analysis of variance;
Markov chains; Introduction to structural reliability analysis.
STR610 Soil-Structure Interaction

Interaction between soil and both shallow and deep foundations; Lateral earth pressure on
walls, sheet-pile walls, silos, and tunnels.
STR611 Plastic Structural Analysis

Plastic capacity of sections; Effect of axial and shear forces and contact stresses; Conditions
of plastic analysis: equilibrium mechanism, and yield; Theorems of plastic analysis: static,
kinematics, and uniqueness theorems; Traditional and computational methods for

2010//2011
determination of plastic collapse mechanisms; Incremental collapse, shake-down, and
applications; Estimates of deflection; Application to beams, frames, and trusses; Yield line
method for slabs.
STR612 Theory of Plates and Shells
Mathematical theory of rectangular plates; Plates on elastic foundations; Large deflections of
plates; Yield line theory of plates; Membrane theory of shells; Theory of axisymmetrical
cylindrical tanks.
STR613 Seismic Risk Assessment

Methods used for vulnerability assessment: empirical, theoretical and experimental methods;
Vulnerability index method; Applications to reinforced concrete buildings and urban areas.
STR614 Seismic Structural Analysis

Comparative overview with the pros and cons of seismic analysis procedures for structures;
Dynamic loading due earthquakes; Generalized single-degree-of-freedom structural systems;
Elastoplastic seismic responses; Ductility demands, over-strength and strength reduction
factor; Concept of seismic capacity design; Seismic energy dissipation; Structural lateral load
resisting systems; Seismic modeling; Procedure of equivalent static lateral forces, Modal
response spectrum analysis; Time-history analysis; Ductility characteristics of shear wall and
moment resisting frame buildings; Seismic performance; Practical methods in seismic codes;
Applications.
STR615 Seismic Design of Buildings

Design philosophy based on capacity design; Architectural, environmental, economical and
structural considerations; Seismic design of buildings: reinforced concrete, steel and masonry;
Geotechnical considerations and foundation design; Design of nonstructural systems and
components; Ductility demands, over-strength and strength reduction factor for ductile
buildings; Performance-based seismic design; Methods of earthquake resistant design in
codes and international guidelines; Applications.
STR616 Foundations Dynamic Analysis

Basics of soil-structure interaction; Types of foundation systems; Fundamentals of wave
propagation in plane and space media; Types of propagating waves in soil; Dynamic stiffness
matrix; Structural models of foundation systems and soil; Behavior of dynamically loaded
soils; Dynamic response of soil media to earthquake motions; Soil instabilities due to
earthquake; Vibration analysis of foundations.
STR617 Selected Topics in Earthquake Engineering

Study of one or more selected topics that reflect recent developments in the field of
earthquake engineering: theory, details, formulations and applications.
STR618 Research Seminar in Earthquake Engineering
Research areas in earthquake engineering: problems, methods, developments, mathematical
models, data collection and statistical studies – Students are required to participate in weekly
seminars on earthquake engineering by means of contributing to discussions, preparing
research issues and delivering oral presentations, submitting written reports; and evaluating
research proposals.

2010//2011
STR619 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Behavior of dynamically loaded soils - Dynamic response of soil media to earthquake
motions - Soil instabilities due to earthquake - Vibration analysis of foundations.
STR 621 Design of Concrete Structures Subjected To Lateral Loads

Types of lateral loads - Basic concepts and philosophy of design - Estimation of lateral loads
based on analysis and different codes - Seismic zones and analysis - Design of R.C. sections
and elements subjected to lateral loads - Detailing and ductility - Reinforced concrete ductile
frames, structural walls, in-filled R.C. frames - Special topics related to lateral load resistant
structures.
STR 622 Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures

Types of bricks - Material used - Reinforced masonry beams and lintels - Masonry alls as
bearing walls - Masonry walls subjected to bending or eccentric loads - Columns and shear
walls - Masonry wall interaction with R.C. frames - Construction considerations - Design of
bearing masonry walls with one floor only - Design of ultistory masonry structures - Detailing
- Joints for lateral loads - Special topics.
STR 623 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (2)
Braced and Unbraced slender columns - (P-Δ) effect - Beam column connections -
Design of R.C. slabs: equivalent frame method, strip method for the design of irregular R.C.
slabs - Small scale modeling of R.C. structures.
STR 624 Prestressed Concrete
General concepts and methods of prestressing - Loss of prestress: elastic shortening,
shrinkage, creep, relaxation, end anchorage, friction - Analysis and design of sections:
stresses, cracking, moment, ultimate strength - Composite section - Shear, bond, torsion and
bearing - Deflection and camber - Continuous beams - Special structural elements - Special
structures.
STR641 Mechanics and Technology of Construction Materials
Introduction to fracture mechanics; Composite materials: definition - Mechanical behavior in
axial tension - Deduction of tensile strength - Structural applications - Fabrication methods -
Quality control and assurance, theories of failure, criteria and patterns of failure, behavior of
hardened concrete under external aggressive media, corrosion of reinforcing steel:
mechanism - Methods for determining locations and degree of corrosion - Methods of
protection, introduction to behavior of concrete under the effect of fire.
STR642 Theoretical and Experimental Stress Analysis
Theoretical stress analysis: theories, methods, composite stresses, stress/strain relationships,
limitations – Experimental stress analysis: electrical strain gages, grid method, brittle paint
method, photo elasticity- Model analysis: theory of similitude, dimensional analysis,
materials for models, manufacturing methods, methods for loading and strain measurements.
STR643 Special Types of Concrete
Mass concrete - Lightweight concrete- Fiber-reinforced concrete - Nuclear reactor concrete-
High strength concrete - Self-compacting concrete - Hot weather concrete - Selected other
types.

2010//2011
STR644 Fracture Mechanics
Basic fundamentals- Griffith coefficient- Conditions of crack growth- Concepts of linear
elastic fracture mechanics- Micro fracture mechanics- Domain of elastic stress at crack tip-
Cases of cracking stress domain- Zone of plastic crack tip- Characteristic parameters of crack
tip and analytical and experimental methods for its determination- Elasto-plastic fracture-
Fracture toughness- Fatigue cracks propagation- Estimation of development of fatigue cracks-
Mechanics of crack arrest- Stress corrosion cracks- Plans for crack control.
STR645 Fracture Mechanics of Concrete

Basic concepts - Mechanical behavior of concrete: uniaxial, biaxial, triaxial - Basic types of
failure: tension, shear, tear, compression, bond - Failure criteria: stress and strain invariant,
multi-parameter failure models - Mechanics of crack growth - Linear elastic fracture models:
stress/strain relations for uncracked and fractured concrete - Nonlinear elastic fracture
models: formulation of isotropic and orthotropic models - Elastic plastic fracture models -
Stochastic models - Fracture mechanics of bending, shear, tension, punching shear, and bond
of reinforcement - Size effects and brittleness - Modeling of time-dependent behavior.
STR646 Composite Materials (1)

Classification - Applications - Micromechanics and macromechanics of composites - Matrix-
reinforced composites: anisotropy of stress, anisotropy of elasticity, anisotropy of strength,
anisotropy of thermal expansion, brittle fibers in a ductile matrix, ductile fibers in a brittle
matrix, fiber- matrix mechanics, fiber orientation effects, whisker-reinforced matrix -
Aggregate-binder composites: fracture of granular composites, concrete failure criteria, multi-
parameter failure models, concrete deformation and fracture mechanics - Rigid forms:
morphology, strength calculations, strength-density relationships - Laminar compositions:
simplified analysis, constitutive equations - Sandwich panels: core geometric, failure criteria,
design optimization - Modem techniques of quality control.
STR647 Fire Protection of Structures

Thermal properties of materials- Physics and chemistry of fire- Development and growth of
fire- Rising and motion of smoke- Building classification according to nature of use-
Determination of fire resistance- Standard tests of fire- Requirements of fire resistance-
Evaluation of fire safety- Fire detection- Fire extinction- Fire escapes- Fundamentals of safe
design against fire- Design of fire resistant members- Additional requirements for high rise
buildings- Repair of fire-damaged structures- Codes and safety and protection requirements
against fire.
STR648 Wall-Bearing Structures

Building units- Types of mortar- Testing building units, mortar and wall parts- Wall types-
Mechanical behavior of walls- Stresses and strains- Wall-ceiling connections- Materials
deterioration and elements decay- Repair and strengthening.
STR649 Special Topics in Materials Technology and Strength

Student investigates a special topic(s) reflecting new developments in concrete technology
domain.

2010//2011
STR651 High-Rise Steel Buildings
Structural Systems – Design loads (dead, live, wind, earthquake) according to Egyptian and
International codes – Analysis methods using approximate methods and computer methods –
Floor systems.
STR652 Seismic Behavior of Steel Structures (1)

Damage to steel structures due to earthquakes – Design philosophy and criteria – Material and
element ductility – Member ductility evaluation – Connection ductility evaluation – Overall
behavior.

Structural systems for bridges – Structural modeling of bridges – Truss bridges – Box girders
bridges – Prestressed bridges – Curved bridges – Fatigue: Basics and code application.
STR654 Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Steel Structures

Inspection during fabrication – Inspection during erection – Fire protection – Corrosion
control – Assessment of existing steel structures – Strengthening of steel structures (axial
load, flexure, and combined) – Repair case studies – Seismic retrofit.
STR655 Stability of Steel Structures

Concepts and methods of stability analysis: Elastic stability, Inelastic stability, Imperfect
systems – Stability of steel elements: columns, beams, plates, shells – Stability of frames:
slope-deflection method, matrix methods, computer applications.
STR656 Plastic Analysis and Design of Steel Structures

The plastic hinge – Tools used in plastic analysis and design – Equilibrium method – Work
method – Estimate of deflections – Computer modeling – First order plastic hinge analysis –
Non-linear analysis/design.
STR657 Cold-Formed Steel Structures

Strength of thin elements and design criteria – flexural members – compression members –
combined flexure and axial – tube members – connections – steel corrugated sheets – Code
provisions.
STR658 Composite Steel Structures

Composite beams: elastic stress analysis, ultimate load analysis, design – shear connectors –
continuous composite beams – composite floors – composite columns.
STR661 Artificial Intelligence

Knowledge engineering - Knowledge acquisition and validation - Knowledge representation -
Inference and explanation - Uncertainty - Implementing AI systems -
Expert system - Neural networks - Decision support systems: machine, learning.

2010//2011
STR662 Strategic Planning
Planning and strategy - Importance of strategic planning - Organizing the strategic planning
process - Key considerations in implementing strategic planning - Models of strategic
planning process.
STR663 Risk Management
Quantitative methods for risk analysis - Risk models in project estimating - Risk models in
project scheduling – Definition of risks: risk logs, brainstorming, Delphi technique.
Qualitative and Quantities risk methods, sensitivity analysis, monte carlo simulation, decision
trees.
STR664 Optimization and Decision-Making

Static and dynamic modeling - Queuing theory - Monte Carlo analysis - Linear programming
- Simplex methods - Transportation and assignment algorithms.
STR665 Selected Topics in Construction

Students study one or more special topics that reflect recent development in the field of
construction management.
STR666 Research Studies

Introduction to construction management research: problem description, selection and
application of research methods, data collection and survey methods, statistical analysis,
mathematical models. Student is required to submitted a research paper in one of the studied
topics.
STR667 Methods of Statistics and Probability

Basic probability - Sampling and data collection - Data analysis - Graphical displays -
Least squares principle in data analysis - Linear regression as an aid to diagnostics -
Statistical computing and simulation
STR669 Construction Economics

Engineering economic analysis for engineering research - Development and construction
projects - Methods for determining discount rates - Proper use of economic criteria in various
decision environments (certainty vs. uncertainty, single vs. multiple selection, etc.) -
Treatment of: Life cycle costing, economic risk, tax regulation, inflation, forecasting
techniques, cost indices - Case studies of economic analysis of projects - Investment appraisal
- Principles of discounting - Evaluating risk and uncertainty - Bidding theory - Budgeting,
balance sheet and company finance - Cost benefit analysis - Job evaluation and job & task
analysis.
STR670 Accounting and Financial Management

Principles of accounting - Types of accounting - Income statement - Balance sheet -
Taxes - Depreciation - Inventory - Cost accounting - Accounting for contractors -
Accounting for consultants - Analytical methodologies for decision making and control in
profit - Budgetary control systems for planning - Monitoring the performance.
STR671 Laws of Construction Industry

Contract and commercial law - Nature of contracts - Interpreting contractual terms -
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Arbitration in anisotropy engineering contract - Dismissal and redundancy - Legal
relationships between the different participants of the construction industry - Analysis of
Liquidated damages for delay - Claims and disputes - Liens.
STR672 Bidding and Contracts

Contract types - Legal concerns - Procedures of bidding - The contract: contract element,
conditions of the contract - Example of some international contracts forms - The project
manual - Preparation of specifications - Project records.
STR673 Construction Equipment

Factors affecting the selection of construction equipment - Engineering fundamentals - Soil
stabilization - Tractors and related equipment - Excavation equipment - Trucks and wagons -
Operation analysis - Belt conveyor systems - Drilling rock and earth - Tunneling - Foundation
grouting - Piles and pile driving equipment - Pumping equipment - Cofferdams - The
production of crushed stone - Forms for concrete structures.
STR674 Quality Management
The quality management philosophy - Standards - Manuals, plans, and programs - The quality
system - Group, company, and project management structures - Training - Design quality
systems - Procurement - The construction site - Quality assurance and the contract - A
strategy for success - Principles of total quality management and their application in the
engineering and construction industry - TQM implementation techniques, with particular
emphasized on the construction environment.
STR675 Management of Environment

Definition and analysis of risks pertaining to environment. Health and security systems.
Waste management of construction projects. Hazards management.
STR676 Construction Resource Management

Productivity rates – material management: planning & control; Procurement & acquisition,
costs; Material management information systems – inventory analysis – inventory factors –
Equipment selection. Size & types of construction Equipment. Equipment production rates.
STR681 Computer and Numerical Analysis

Introduction: programming, problem solving, algorithm, flowcharting; Introduction to
computer based numerical analysis; Error analysis: modeling, truncation, and round off
errors; Linear sets of algebraic equations: singularity, ill-conditioning, and accuracy;
Elimination techniques: banded and symmetric solvers, Eigen value problem: power method,
Jacobi method, direct method.
STR682 Technical Language and Communication Skills

Quick revision of language grammar; elements of technical writing; types of reports and
required skills; drafts; successive revisions; oral reports; thesis writing.
STR683 Seminar
Student shall attend seminars prepared by his colleagues, each presenting one research topic
of their choice. Each student shall present his specific topic at least once during the semester.
The staff member in charge of seminars shall determine seminars schedule and approve their
titles. Student shall pass the course by attending at least 70% of the seminars.
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LEVEL 700 COURSES
STR701 Finite Element Method (2)

Thick Reissner–Mindlin plates; Reduced/selective integration; Hybrid–mixed formulation of
structural elements: beams, curved beams, and plate bending; Formulation of general shell
elements; Finite element nonlinear analysis: formulation of continuum-mechanics,
incremental equations of motion, deformation gradient, strain and stress tensors, continuum
mechanics incremental total and updated Lagrangian formulation, materially nonlinear
analysis; Displacement–based isoparametric continuum finite elements: linearization of the
principle of virtual work, general matrix equation, truss and cable elements, two-dimensional
elements, three dimensional solid elements, structural elements such as beams, plates, and
shells; Use of constitutive relations: elastic material behavior, inelastic material behavior,
large strains for elastoplastic materials; Solution of equilibrium equation in dynamic
analysis: direct integration method such as central difference method, Houbolt method,
Wilsonθ method, and Newmark method, Mode superposition method.
STR702 Boundary Element Method (2)

Axisymmetric elastostatic problems; Inelastic behavior of materials; Governing equations;
Boundary integral formulation; Internal stresses; Initial strain formulation; Initial stress
formulation; Internal cells; Elastoplastic relations; Coupling with finite elements.
STR703 Theory of Plasticity

Stress–strain relations for elastic and perfectly plastic solids; Yield criteria; Work hardening;
Flow rule; Deformation theory of plasticity; Thermoplastic theory; Multisurface plasticity
theory; Limit analysis; Slip line fields; Plasticity of concrete and granular materials;
Computational plasticity.
STR704 Soil and Foundation Dynamics

Behavior of dynamically loaded soils: dynamic properties of soils, laboratory and field
investigations to determine dynamic soil properties; Dynamic response of soil media to
earthquake motions; Soil instabilities due to earthquakes; Vibration of foundations; Soil-
structure interaction and its influence on dynamic response of buildings.
TR705 Theory of Shells

Bending theory of axisymmetric shells: definition of strains, stresses, axisymmetrical loading;
Bending theory of cylindrical shell roofs; Membrane theory for shells of revolution; Theory
of thick shells: Reissner-Mindlin assumptions, strain and stress representations; Applications.
STR706 Computational Fracture Mechanics

Stiffness matrix analysis of cracked structures; Finite element formulations for crack
problems in structures; Dynamics of fracture mechanics; Elastic-plastic fracture; Prediction of
crack propagation in structures subjected to static and dynamic loading.
STR707 Expert Systems in Structural Engineering

Introduction: What is an expert system, definitions, historical and philosophical aspects;
Components of an expert system: knowledge base, inference engine; Basic tasks: knowledge
acquisition, knowledge representation; Search techniques: heuristic, forward, backward;
Applications: review of current expert system applications in structural engineering, hands on
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practice using ready made shells; Introduction to PROLOG; Project: develop small scale
expert system modules.
STR708 Reliability of Structures

Uncertainties in structural engineering; Probabilistic models for loads and resistance;
Probability of individual failure modes; Reliability of structural systems: parallel, series, and
combined systems; Bound and approximate methods; Applications.
STR709 Seismic Design of Civil Structures

Design philosophy based on seismic capacity; Architectural, environmental, economical and
structural considerations; Seismic design of structures: reinforced concrete, steel and
masonry; Geotechnical considerations and foundation design; Design of nonstructural
systems and components; Ductility, over-strength and strength reduction factor; Performance-
based seismic design; International seismic design codes and guidelines; Applications:
moment-resisting frames, shear wall buildings and bridges.
STR710 Advanced Numerical Analysis

Introduction: programming, problem solving, algorithm, flowcharting; Introduction to
computer based numerical analysis; Error analysis: modeling, truncation, and round off
errors; Linear sets of algebraic equations: singularity, ill-conditioning, and accuracy;
Elimination techniques: bounded and symmetric solvers, in-core and out-of-core solvers,
skyline and frontal solvers; Eigen value problem: power methods, Jacobi method, eigen
analysis of large system; Finite difference equation: forward, backward, central; Galarkine
and Ritz methods; Local Ritz technique for finite elements.
STR 721 Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete

Plasticity in reinforced concrete: basic properties of steel and concrete, Failure criteria of
concrete, constitutive modeling of concrete - Fracture mechanics in concrete: discrete and
smeared cracking approaches - Applications using finite elements analysis - Bond modeling
and long term deformation - Material and geometric nonlinearities.
STR741 Composite Materials (2)

Constitutive laws for homogeneous materials: strain energy, elastic symmetry, thermoelastic
constants, thermomechanicals elastic response, yield function, flow and hardening rules,
thermal effects - Thermoelasticity of composites: effective thermoelastic constants of
heterogeneous media, micromechanical models of reinforced solids, bounds on4 effective
properties, thermomechanical coupling, local stress and strain fields - Thermoplasticity theory
of composites: overall yield surface, averaging models, periodic array models, bimodal
theory, transformation strain method, thermal hardening - Fibrous composite laminates:
coordinate transformation, classical theory of symmetric laminated plates, elastic-
thermoplastic constitutive law, thermal hardening.
STR751 Special Steel Structures

Space structures - Suspended systems - Tubular steel structures - Prestressed systems.
STR752 Seismic Behavior of Steel Structures (2)
Behavior of lateral load resisting systems under earthquakes: Moment-resisting frames,
concentrically-braced frames, eccentrically-braced frames – Modeling of hysteretic behavior
– Damping – Advanced energy dissipation mechanisms.

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Suspension and cable-stayed bridges: Historical background – Geometrical configuration –
Design parameters – Cable stay technology – Static design – Dynamic analysis – Example
bridges – Model tests of bridges with slender concrete decks.
STR754 Optimization of Steel Structures

Objective function and constraints - Design variables - Methods of optimization -
Programming: linear, nonlinear, dynamic - Fully stresses design - Application: trusses,
frames, towers.
STR761 Research Methods and Advanced Discussion

Advanced research techniques in construction. Prototyping and development of computer
models. Models validation. Student is required to submitted a research paper in one of the
studied topics and present it.
STR762 Advanced Statistics and Probabilities

Linear and non-linear regression. Design of statistic experiments. Anova Tables. Quality
control statistics. Acceptance criteria. Advanced probabilities.
STR763 Advanced Artificial Intelligence in Construction

Development of Artificial Intelligent Systems such as Neural Networks. Genetic Algorithms.
Student is required to prepare a final report utilizing such tools.
STR764 Advanced selected Topics in Construction
Student is conduct a study(ies) in the advanced development in construction.

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Degree: Graduate Diploma
Specialization: Surveying & Land Information Systems
Required courses:
Credit
Hours
PBW512 Geodesy 3
PBW513 Adjustment by Least Squares 3
PBW514 Satellite Geodesy 3
PBW515 Advanced Photogrammetric & Range Technology 3
PBW516 Application of Remote Sensing 3
PBW517 Map Projections 3
Total Credit Hours 18
Elective courses:
Credit
Hours
PBW518 Design & Imp. Geospatial Information Systems 2
PBW519 Hydrography 2
PBW520 Special Topic in Geospatial Information Systems 2 PBW 518
PBW521 Digital Imaging & Applications 2 PBW 515
PBW522 Data Analysis in Geomatics Engineering 2 PBW 513
PBW523 High-Precision Surveys 2
PBW524 Digital Terrain Modeling 2 PBW 515
PBW525 Land Use Planning 2 PBW 518
Minimum Credit Hours from this Table 12
Select six of the 8 courses, subject to availability.
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Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Required Courses:
Credit
Hours
PBW600 Computers and Numerical Analysis 1
PBW601 Technical Language and Communication Skills 1
PBW602 Physical & Geometric Geodesy 3
PBW603 Adjustment of Geomatics Engineering Problems 3
PBW604 Satellite Geodesy 3
Advanced Photogrammetric & Range
PBW605 3
Technology
PBW606 Application of Remote Sensing 3
PBW607 Surveying Projections 3
PBW697 Seminar 1
PBW699 Master Thesis 18
39
Total Credit Hours
Notes: Students shall register for PBW 699 after completion of all other course
requirements, and, preferably, in the semester before submitting the Thesis.
Elective Courses: Choose one course from the list

Credit
Hours
PBW608 Advanced of Physical Geodesy 3 PBW 602
PBW 602 +
PBW609 Inertial Surveying & INS/GPS Integration 3
PBW 604
PBW610 NAVSTAR GPS: Theory & Applications 3 PBW 604
PBW611 Advanced Estimation Methods & Analysis 3 PBW 603
Atmospheric Effects of Satellite Navigation
PBW612 3 PBW 604
Systems
PBW613 Digital Stereo Imaging Processing 3 PBW 605
PBW 602 +
PBW614 Satellite Altimetry & Applications 3
PBW 604
PBW615 Geospatial Information Systems 3
EEC685 Digital Image Processing 3
Minimum Credit Hours from this Table 3
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Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Required:
Credit
Hours
PBW700 Comprehensive Exam 4
PBW796 Computer Project 1
PBW797 Research Seminar (Oral Exam) 1
PBW799 Doctoral Dissertation 30
Electives:
Credit
Hours
PBW701 Advanced Global Geophysics & Geodynamics 3 PBW 608
PBW702 Advanced Topics in Photogrammetry 3 PBW 613
PBW703 Advanced Remote Sensing 3 PBW 606
PBW704 Advanced Spatial Information Systems 3 PBW 615
PBW705 Selected Topics I 3
PBW706 Selected Topics II 3
Minimum Credit Hours Required 12
Note: The student in required to take four 3-credit hour courses from level 700 or level
600 that were not studied previously.
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SPECIALIZATION: RAILWAYS ENGINEERING
Required courses:
Credit
Hours
PBW551 Geometric Design Railways 3
PBW552 Stabilization of railway Embankments 3
PBW553 Railway Operation 3
PBW554 Turnouts 3
PBW555 Stations and Yards 3
PBW556 Signalling 3
PBW557 Permanent Way 3
PBW558 Route locations of Railway Lines 3
PBW559 Information System and Computer Application 3
in Railways
PBW560 Central Train Control (C.T.C) and Electrical 3
Signaling
PBW561 Economics and Policies of Railway 2
Transportation
PBW562 project * 3
* Note: PBW 562 should be taken in the last semester.
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DEGREE: GRADUATE MASTER OF SCIENCE

Required courses:
Credit
Hours
PBW685 Economics and Policies of Railway Transportation 2
PBW686 Permanent Way 2
PBW688 Geometric Design of Railways 2
PBW689 Turnouts 2
PBW690 Stations and Yards 2
PBW691 Signaling 2
PBW692 Central Train Control (C.T.C) and Electrical Signaling 2
PBW693 Capacity of Railway Lines and Stations 2
PBW699 Master's Thesis 18
Total Credit Hours
* Note: PBW 699 should be taken in the last semester.
DEGREE: GRADUATE DOCTOR Of PHILOSOPHY

Required courses:
Credit
Hours
PBW741 Railway Engineering Systems 3
PBW743 Financing and Managing Systems by Railways 4
PBW744 Railway Economics 4
Total Credit Hours
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Department: Public Works Department

Specialization: Transport and Traffic Engineering and Planning
Required Courses:
First Term
Credit
Code Course
Hours
PBW 563 Basic Concepts in Transport Engineering and Planning 2
PBW 564 Analytical Transport Planning (1) 4
PBW 565 Transport Economics and Policies 4
PBW 566 Traffic Characteristic 4
PBW 567 Transport and Traffic field surveys. 3
PBW 568 Urban and Regional Design and Planning 3
PBW 569 Transport and the Environment 3
Systems Analysis and Statistical Applications in
PBW 570 3
Transportation and Traffic Studies.
Second Term
Credit
Code Course
Hours
PBW571 Analytical Transport Planning (2) 3
PBW572 Analysis and Equation of Transport and Traffics polities 3
PBW573 Planning, Management and Operation of Pubic Transport. 4
PBW574 Traffic Management 4
PBW575 Planning and Design of Transport Infrastructure 4
PBW576 Traffic Modeling. 3
PBW577 Practical Applications in Traffic Management 3
Professional Experience in Transportation and Traffic
PBW578 3
Engineering and Planning.
PBW599 Project. 3
Elective Courses:
No elective courses.
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Core Courses:
Credit
Code Course
Hours
PBW694A Analytical Transport Planning 3
PBW694B Transport Economics and Policies 3
PBW694C Traffic management 3
PBW697 Research Seminar. 1
PBW699 Master's Thesis. 18
Total Credit Hours Required 31
Elective Courses:
Code Credit
Course
Hours
PBW694D Basic Concepts in Transport Planning 2
PBW694E Evaluation of Transport Policies 2
PBW694F Land Use / Transportation Studies ad Models 2
PBW694G Transport and the Environment 2
PBW695A Intensity Transpiration Analysis and Planning 2
PBW695B Urban and Regional Planning and Design 2
Operation Characteristics and Analysis of Transport
PBW695C 2
Systems
PBW695D Public Transport Planning 2
PBW695E Public Transport Operation and Management 2
Transportation and Traffic Engineering and Planning
PBW695F 2
in Developing Countries
PBW695G Transport Policies in Developing Countries 2
PBW696A Traffic Characteristics 2
PBW696B Traffic Modeling. 2
PBW696C Transport and Traffic Field Surveys 2
PBW696D Planning and Design of Transport Infrastructure 2
PBW696E Route Planning, Location and Design. 2
PBW696F Advanced Topics in Transportation and Traffic. 2
Mathematical and Statistical Applications in
PBW696G 2
Transportation and Traffic.
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Core Courses:
Code Credit
Course
Hours
PBW751 Travel Demand Analysis 3
PBW752 Transport Supply Analysis 2
PBW753 Management of Transport Systems 2
PBW754 Traffic Control Analysis 2
PBW755 Advanced Techniques in Public Transport Operation 2
PBW756 Analysis of Transport Policies 3
PBW757 Advanced Computer Application 2
Advanced Topics in Transport Planning and
PBW758 2
Engineering
PBW759 Advanced Topics in Traffic Management 2
PBW700 Comprehensive Exam. 4
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SPECIALIZATION: Highways, Airports and Traffic Engineering
Required courses:
Credit
Hours
PBW 302
PBW653 Highway Materials and Components 3
STR 101
PBW656 Bituminous Materials 3 PBW 401
PBW657 Structure Design of Highways 3 PBW 401
PBW658 Geometric Design of Highways 3 PBW 401
PBW661 Traffic Flow Fundamentals 3 PBW 301
Elective courses:
Credit
Hours
Highway Construction Equipment and
PBW650 2 PBW 401
Technology
PBW651 Aerial photo Interpretation 2 PBW 201A, B
PBW652 Surveying Techniques for Highways Engineering 2 PBW101A, B
PBW654 Economics of Highway Projects 2 --
PBW655 Soil Mechanics 3 PBW 302
PBW659 Highway Drainage 2 HYD 301
PBW660 Traffic Safety 2 --
PBW662 Traffic Flow Theory 2 PBW 661
PBW663 Highway Capacity-1 (Segments) 2 PBW 661
PBW664 Highway Capacity-2 (intersections) 2 PBW 661
PBW665 Urban and Regional Planning 2 PBW 301
PBW666 Noise and Pollution of Transport Systems 2 PBW 301
PBW667 Airport Planning & Design-1 2 --
PBW668 Design of Airfield Pavements-2 2 PBW 657, 667
PBW669 Applied Statistics for Engineers-1 2 CVE 102
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DEGREE: GRADUATE MASTER Of SCIENCE
Required courses:
Credit
Hours
PBW600 Computers and Numerical Analysis 1 --
PBW601 Technical Language and communication skills 1 --
PBW656 Bituminous Materials 3 PBW 401
PBW661 Traffic Flow Fundamentals 3 PBW 301
PBW667 Airport Planning & Design-1 2 --
PBW697 Seminar 1 --
PBW699 Master's Thesis 18 --
Elective Courses:
Credit
Hours
PBW650 Highway Construction Equipment and Technology 2 PBW 401
PBW651 Aerial photo Interpretation 2 PBW 201A, B
PBW652 Surveying Techniques for Highway Engineering 2 PBW 101A, B
PBW 302,
PBW653 Highway Materials and Components 3
STR 101
PBW654 Economics of Highway Projects 2 --
PBW655 Soil Mechanics 3 PBW 302
PBW657 Structure Design of Highways 3 PBW 401
PBW658 Geometric Design of Highways 3 PBW 401
PBW659 Highway Drainage 2 HYD 301
PBW660 Traffic Safety 2 --
PBW662 Traffic Flow Theory 2 PBW 661
PBW663 Highway Capacity-1 (Segments) 2 PBW 661
PBW664 Highway Capacity-2 (intersections) 2 PBW 661
PBW665 Urban and Regional Planning 2 PBW 301
PBW666 Noise and Pollution of Transport Systems 2 PBW 301
PBW668 Design of Airfield Pavements-2 2 PBW 657, 667
PBW669 Applied Statistics 2 CVE102
PBW670 Transportation Planning 2 PBW301
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DEGREE: GRADUATE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Required courses:
Credit
Hours
PBW700 Comprehensive Exam. 4 --
PBW799 Doctoral Dissertation 30 --
Electives:
Credit
Hours
PBW720 Pavement Construction and Maintenance 3 PBW 656
PBW721 Pavement management systems 3 PBW 657
Operation research application in Highway planning
PBW722 3 PBW 669
and design
PBW723 Urban Road System Design 3 PBW 658
PBW724 Traffic simulation 3 PBW 662, 663
PBW725 Intelligent Transportation Systems 3 PBW 662, 663
PBW726 Advanced Topics in Highways, Traffic, and Airports 3 PBW 301, 401
PBW727 Airport Planning & Design-2 3 PBW 668
PBW728 Applied Statistics for Engineers-2 3 PBW 669
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Specialization: Sanitary and Environmental Engineering
Required Courses:
Credit
Code Course
Hours
PBW530 Environmental Chemistry 3
PBW531 Water Supply Engineering 3
PBW532 Wastewater Engineering 3
PBW533 Management of Solid Wastes 3
PBW534 Water and Soil Pollution 2
PBW535 Environmental Management and Regulations 2
PBW536 Environmental Microbiology 2
PBW537 Advanced Topics in Sanitary and Environmental Engineering 2
PBW538 Environmental Pollution Control 2
PBW539 Public Health Engineering 2
PBW540 Utility Construction 2
PBW541 Project 4
Total Credit Hours Required 30
Elective Courses:
No elective courses.
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Total required credit hours = 36 hrs.
Required Courses:
Credit
Code Course
Hours
PBW676 Water Supply Engineering 3
PBW677 Wastewater Engineering 3
PBW678 Management of Solid Wastes 3
Total Credit Hours Required + one elective course 36
Elective Courses:
Students have to select one course from the following courses:
Credit
Code Course
Hours
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Required Courses:
Credit
Code Course
Hours
PBW730 Water Treatment Processes and Technology 3
PBW731 Wastewater Treatment Processes and Management Technology 3
PBW732 Solid Waste Treatment Processes and Management Technology 3
Total Credit Hours Required+ elective courses 48
Elective Courses:
Students have to select one course not studied before from the following courses:
Code Credit
Course
Hours
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Specialization: Soil Mechanics and Foundations
Required Courses:
Credit
Hours
PBW580 Applied Soil Mechanics (1) 2 -
PBW581 Theoretical Soil Mechanics (1) 2 -
PBW582 Soil Hydraulics (1) 2 -
PBW583 Applied Soil Mechanics (2) 2 PBW580
PBW584 Theoretical Soil Mechanics (2) 2 PBW581
PBW585 Soil Hydraulics (2) 2 PBW582
PBW586 Soil Properties and Testing (1) 4 -
PBW587 Soil Properties and Testing (2) 4 PBW586
PBW588 Engineering Geology 2 -
PBW589 Foundation Analysis 2 -
PBW590* Project 4 -
PBW591 Advanced Topics in Geotechnical Eng. 2 -
30
Total Credit Hours
*Note: PBW 590 is required in the last semester prior to graduation.
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Required Courses:
Credit
Hours
PBW620 Advanced Soil Mechanics (1) 2
PBW621 Soil Properties and Testing 4
PBW622 Soil Hydraulics 2
28
Total Credit Hours
Note: Students shall register For PBW 699 after completion of course work
requirements.
Elective Courses
In addition to the above courses, each student will select (at least) 4 courses from the list
below – subject to availability
Credit
Hours
PBW623 Soil Origin and Clay mineralogy 2
PBW624 Advanced Soil Mechanics (2) 2 PBW 622
PBW625 Soil Dynamics 2
PBW626 Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics 2
PBW627 Site Investigation and In-Situ Testing 2
PBW628 Advanced Design of Shallow Foundations 2
PBW629 Deep Foundations 2
PBW630 Earth Retaining Structures 2
PBW631 Earth Dam Design 2
PBW632 Tunnels and Underground Structure 2
PBW633 Methods of Ground Water Control 2 PBW 624
PBW634 Soil Improvement Techniques 2
PBW635 Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring 2
Geosynthetic Applications in Geotechnical
PBW636 2
Engineering
PBW637 Marine Geotechnics 2
PBW638 Environmental Geotechnics 2
PBW639 Problematic Soils in Arid Regions 2
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Credit
Hours
Statistical Methods and Risk Management in
PBW640 2
Geotechnical Engineering
PBW641 Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering 2
Computational Methods in Geotechnical
PBW642 2
Engineering
PBW643 Special Topics in Geotechnical Engineering. 2
8
Total Credit Hours Required
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Required Courses:
Credit
Hours
34
Total Credit Hours
Note: Students shall register For PBW 799 after completion of course work requirements.
Elective Courses
Credit
Hours
PBW710 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering 2 PBW 625
PBW711 Unsaturated Soil Mechanics PBW 620 +
2
PBW 624
PBW712 Soil Modeling 2
PBW713 Advanced Topics in Geotechnical Engineering 2
Note: Student will select (at least) 7 courses from either Master or Ph.D. level courses
of which three courses were not previously registered and completed by
student.
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PBW512: Geodesy (3 hrs)

Introduction to geodesy, its principles, tasks and applications. Measurements and methods for
geodetic positioning. The gravity field and the geoid in science and engineering. Elements
from potential theory, vector calculus, Gauss divergence, Green's theorems, boundary value
problems. The normal field. Gravimetry. Gravity reductions, isostasy. Geoid determination,
Stokes's formula, combination methods. Vertical positioning and height systems.
Fundamentals of Earth's figure and gravity field estimation using perturbations of orbits of
satellites and planets. Principle and applications of satellite gravimetry and satellite altimetry.
PBW513: Adjustment by Least Squares (3 hrs)

Familiarization with Geomatics engineering methodology and estimation. Classes and
combination of mathematical models. Least squares method: parametric, condition and
combined cases. Problem formulation and solution: theory of errors and adjustment of
observations, analysis of trend, problems with a priori knowledge of the parameters, step by
step methods, sequential solution methods, summation of normals. Introduction to Kalman
filtering. Introduction to univariate and multivariate statistical testing applied to Geomatics
engineering problems.
PBW514: Satellite Geodesy (3 hrs)

Satellite orbit motion and Kepler laws. Description of GPS signal structure and derivation of
observables. Characteristics of instrumentation. Analysis of atmospheric, orbital and other
random and non-random effects. Derivation of mathematical models used for absolute and
differential static and kinematic positioning. Pre-analysis methods and applications. Kalman
filtering applied to kinematic positioning. Software considerations. Static and kinematic
survey procedures and operational aspects.
PBW515: Advanced Photogrammetric & Range Technology (3 hrs)

Analogue and digital imaging systems, frame versus line cameras, stereo-coverage
configurations of line cameras, geometric modelling of line cameras (rigorous versus
approximate sensor modelling), georeferencing requirements of frame and line cameras, high-
resolution imaging satellites, active imaging systems (LIDAR/RADAR), data integration and
fusion.
PBW516: Application of Remote Sensing (3hrs)

A survey of modern quantitative remote sensing using optical, infrared and microwave
radiation. Topics include: physical principles, including governing equations; imaging system
geometries; radiometric corrections, including calibration and atmospheric correction;
geometric corrections, including registration and land cover classification algorithms,
including accuracy assessment and geospatial data integration.
PBW517: Map Projections (3 hrs)

Intro, types of map proj, Gnomonic proj, Stereographic proj, Orthographic proj, Conical proj,
Albers equal area proj, Polyconic proj, Conformal mapping, Lambert Confr. Conic proj,
Mercator proj, Transverse Mercator proj, Univ. Transv. Merc. Proj, Egyptian Transv. Merc.
Proj, Egyptian State Coord. Systems.
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PBW518: Design & Imp. Geospatial Information Systems (2 hrs)
Overview of Geospatial Information System: concepts and applications. GIS architecture.
Conceptual data modeling, Relational database design. Advanced database topics: database
normalization, data dictionary, query languages, object oriented databases. Geovisualization:
definition and purpose, human-computer interaction, visualization techniques Data quality
standards, error and uncertainty. System design and implementation.
PBW519: Hydrography (2 hrs)

Elements of oceanography, tides and water levels. Fundamental of RF and acoustic
propagation. Marine positioning; shore-based and satellite-based radio navigation systems,
integrated positioning systems, positioning accuracies. Sounding methods: shipborne single
beam and multibeam echo-sounding, sonars, airborne laser and electromagnetic methods,
related corrections.
PBW520: Special Topic in Geospatial Information Systems (2 hrs)

Advanced GIS, programming with GIS application development software, Web GIS, Web
GIS system architecture, Programming with Java, Wireless GIS, Integration of GPS and GIS,
group projects.
PBW521: Digital Imaging and Applications (2 hrs)

An introduction to digital image processing (IP) and computer vision (CV) concepts, methods
and algorithms which will enable the students to implement IP/CV systems or use IP/CV
software with emphasis on remote-sensing and Photogrammetry applications and problem
solving. Course components include: digital image acquisition and sampling, image
enhancement and restoration, image segmentation, and introduction to image compression.
PBW522: Data Analysis in Geomatics Engineering (2 hrs)

Fundamental of matrix theory, linear systems, probability and statistics. Data classification,
analysis and bias identification. Random data acquisition, qualification and analysis. Least
squares estimation and data analysis. Random process, stationarity test and kinematic
modeling. Kalman filtering and real-time data analysis. Introduction to signal processing and
time series analysis. Practical applications of data analysis and processing in geomatics
engineering.
PBW523: High-Precision Surveys (2 hrs)

Instrument systems and procedures for high-precision surveys: precise levels, high-precision
theodolites, electronic distance measurement instruments. High-precision industrial surveys:
computation of three-dimensional orientations and rotations by auto reflection and auto
collimation; computation of three-dimensional coordinates and coordinate changes by
theodolite intersection methods, total station methods, scale bar on target methods, digital
camera methods, laser scanner methods; systematic errors and their control; geometric form
fitting.
PBW524: Digital Terrain Modeling (2 hrs)

Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM, DEM, DHM, DTEM) concepts and their implementation
and applications in geomatics engineering and other disciplines. Emphasis will be on
mathematical techniques used in the acquisition (e.g. photogrammetric data capture, digitized
cartographic data sources capturing, other methods: IFSAR, and laser altimeters) processing,
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storage, manipulation, and applications of DTM. Models of DTM (Grids, Contours, and
TINS). Surface representation from point data using moving averages, linear projection, and
Kriging techniques. Grid resampling methods and search algorithms used in gridding and
interpolation. DTM derivatives (slope maps, aspect maps, viewsheds, and watershed).
Applications of DTM in volume computation, orthophotos and drainage networks.
PBW525: Land Use Planning (2 hrs)

Theoretical and historical bases of planning. Urban reform and development of planning in
Egypt. Sustainable development. Subdivision planning process. Provincial and municipal
planning approval requirements. Public participation. Site assessments.
PBW530: Environmental Chemistry

Fundamentals of chemistry – water resources – water cycle – water pollution – degrees and
types of water pollution – design of programs for sample collection – methods of analysis and
measurements – study of natural and chemical properties of water.
PBW531: Water Supply Engineering

Quantifying water needs – water resources: groundwater – surface water – rain water – water
collection works – water purification: flash mixing, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and
disinfection – Distribution works: water networks and fittings – water tanks – lifting pump
stations.
PBW532: Wastewater Engineering

Wastewater sources – assessing quantities and discharges calculations – collection networks –
lift pump stations – conventional treatment plants – unconventional treatment works –
industrial wastewater treatment works (e.g. dairy industry – textile and weaving
industry…etc)
PBW533: Management of Solid Wastes

Solid wastes sources – solid wastes classification – negative impacts of solid wastes on
environment and public health – solid wastes collection methods – final disposal methods –
recycling and reuse of solid wastes.
PBW534: Water and Soil Pollution

Water resources – liquid wastes – types of pollutants and their effect on environment:
dissolved oxygen consuming wastes – industrial organic compounds – organics in water –
aquatic plants – inorganic chemical compounds – silt and clay – radiating materials - hot
water discharge – petroleum pollution – sewage discharge – agricultural discharge – industrial
discharge – soil pollution with wastes – soil pollution with wastewater discharge – effect of
soil pollution on foundations.
PBW535: Environmental Management and Regulations

Definition of environmental management – multi environmental management systems –
quality management of: water – air – soil – solid wastes and others – environmental
legislations in Egypt: law 48 for surface water protection – law 93 for sewerage networks and
treatment plants – law 4 for year 94 for environment protection.
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PBW536: Environmental Microbiology
Importance of microbiology to engineer – types of microorganisms and their morphology –
classification according to environmental conditions – bacteria and its importance in
wastewater treatment – environmental pollution – biological treatment of water.
PBW537: Advanced Topics in Sanitary and Environmental Engineering

Potable water – specifications and tests – engineering systems for water supply: water supply
networks, fittings and their construction methods – methods of seawater desalination –
hardness removal – wastewater: properties of sewage - modern technological methods for
treatment – laws – protection of surface water – environmental impacts of drinking water
projects – environmental impacts of wastewater treatment projects.
PBW538: Environmental Pollution Control

Environmental detection networks for the observation of: water pollution, air pollution, soil
pollution – samples collection systems: water samples, air samples, soil samples – types of
technology used in environmental pollution control – methods of water pollution control -
methods of air pollution control - methods of soil pollution control – solid wastes
management.
PBW539: Public Health Engineering

Duties of sanitary engineer and his role in environment protection – pathogens and
waterborne diseases – pollution from wastewater – effect of drinking water and wastewater
projects on public health – laws of wastewater disposal.
PBW540: Utility Construction

Construction of water distribution networks - construction of sewerage networks –
construction of water purification units – construction of wastewater treatment units –
construction of ground reservoirs and elevated tanks – construction of pump stations.
PBW536 Basic Concepts in Transport Engineering and Planning

Introduction-Definitions- The transport problem-Land use/transport interaction -Transport
planning and transport management - Transport planning time horizons -Transport management
(demand management & supply management) -Traffic impact studies - Transport policies
(strategic policies & regulatory policies) - Intermodality -Sustainable transport & sustainable
development - Critical issues (management or infrastructure - competition or integration -
regulation, deregulation and re-regulation -institutional and human resources development -
public versus private and formal versus informal - public transport improvement versus traffic
improvement-effects of E-commerce and EDI on transport, etc.) - Emerging new topics.
PBW537 Analytical Transport Planning (1)

Introduction-Models in planning-Demand modeling (Objectives, Simple models ideas-
Sophisticated models concepts - Models dimensions) - Demand modeling and the planning
process - Definition of trip - Aggregate trip generation models-Network coding and
description - Travel resistance - Trip distribution (gross factor -gravity models) - Aggregate
modal split models - Assignment (diversion curve & all or nothing) - Disadvantages of the
traditional planning process and introduction to disaggregate modeling - Applications.
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PBW538 Transport Economics and Policies
The course focuses more on the practical rather than the theoretical aspects of: Introduction to
economics - Pricing and demand/supply theories - Distribution theories - Competition and
monopoly theory - Principles of determining interest rates- Interest rates as a base for project
evaluation-Value of time - Vehicle operation costs-Accident costs-Principles of cost/benefit
analysis-Principles of transport policy formulation -Road pricing-Taxation and subsidies-
Principles of determining private and public passenger and freight transport costs-Non-
motorized and transit policies formulation-Formulation of parking policies -Urban traffic
policy formulation-Formulation of policies to minimize transport impacts on the environment
- Emerging new topics.
PBW539 Traffic Characteristics
The course focuses more on the practical rather than the theoretical aspects of: Traffic
Volume/flow characteristics - Vehicle/direction equivalence factors- Speed characteristics -
Headway characteristics - Intersection flow characteristics - Flow, density and speed
relationships -Capacity and levels of service (for highways and intersections) - Bus flow
characteristics-Pedestrian characteristics Accident characteristics- Parking characteristics -
Emerging new topics.
PBW540 Transport and Traffic Field Surveys
The course focuses on the practical rather than the theoretical aspects of: Field surveys in
transport and traffic engineering and planning studies - Principles of management of field
surveys- Importance of pilot surveys - Basic principles of sampling design and choice with
respect to the type of survey-Principles of the design of survey forms - Principles of data
collection, processing and presentation -Principles of the evaluation and testing of sample results
- Principles of sample enlargement - Applications of previous concepts with respect to O/D
surveys, measurements of traffic volumes, speed and delays, journey time surveys, transit
surveys, noise and pollution measurements, accident surveys, parking surveys, etc. -Emerging
new topics.
PBW541 Project
Various topics in environmental engineering projects.
PBW551: Geometric Design of Railways (2 hr)

Line types – Speeds – Speed increases practical consideration – prepare lines for high speeds
– advanced geometric parameters – Smooth movement – Centrifugal force and limitations –
Transition curves and their equations for high speeds – Side and longitudinal vibration in the
rolling stock – Increasing the distance between railway axes – Curve rectification.
PBW552: Stabilization of Railway Embankments (2 hr)
Soil and geological formation – Soil natural properties – Soil engineering properties –
Embankment construction – Railway base drainage – Soil ability as a railway base – Loose
soil drainage – Impervious soil drainage – Drainage pipes – Rock drains – Stones and water
pockets – Embankment failure under railway – Cement injection stabilization (Pressure
Grouting) – Piles driving stabilization – Sand field spud holes – Sand filled blast holes –
Embankments and ballast cross section – Bearing walls and its cross sections – Location of
bearing walls – Opening drainage in bearing walls – Slope Protection by batching.
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PBW553: Railway Operation (2 hr)
Running dynamic – Traction force, horsepower and resistance for high speeds – Gradient –
Breaking distances times calculation – Time table- Car turnaround times – Calculation of
required rolling stock for network service – Measures for operation and performance –
Central train control – Automatic Train Control – Labours volume – Rolling stock
maintenance – Railway crossing.
PBW554: Turnouts (2 hr)
Different Shapes of Turnouts – Ordinary and curved turnouts for high speeds – Diamond and
perpendicular diamond crossing for high speeds – Cross-over, scissors cross-over and slips
for high speeds – Stresses in turnout parts – Ladder and other junction systems – Use of
moving crossing in modern turnouts – Manufacture and maintenance of junctions.
PBW555: Stations and Yards (2 hr)
The different types of stations and their layouts – Passenger Stations – Freight Stations –
Combined freight and passenger stations – Marshalling yards – Locomotives yards –
Efficiency and operation of stations and yards.
PBW556: Signalling (2 hr)
Purpose of Signalling – Signalling types – Signalling layouts in mechanical systems –
Signalling apparatus – Mechanical interlocking – Railway traffic control on lines in the
mechanical systems - Signalling layouts in electrical systems - Automatic train control – Wire
and wireless communication systems – Signalling systems in Egyptian National Railways –
Railway lines efficiency and its relation to signaling systems.
PBW557: Permanent way (2 hr)
Design of rail cross section and calculation of the stresses in the rail according to vertical
moving loads and the difference in temperature – Calculation of stresses in the sleeper and
fixation systems – Determine the thickness of the ballast and calculation of the stresses on the
base surface – Determination of vertical and horizontal buckling in continues welded rails –
Maintenance and renewal of railway – Traffic management during maintenance.
PBW558: Route Location of Railway Lines (2 hr)
Railway route – Reconnaissance survey – Detailed survey – Alignment – Governing points –
Stations location – Longitudinal sections – Mass curve – Mass curve properties – Transport
distances – Axis setting up – Railway lines intersection with roads and water channels –
railway lines intersection with new railway lines – Bridges and tunnels required for railway
lines – Construction cost.
PBW559: Information systems and Computer applications in Railways (2 hr)
System analysis basics – Scope of the system analysis – Applications in transport sector –
System analysis applications in operation and rolling stock.
PBW560: Central Train Control (CTC) and Electrical Signalling (2 hr)
Development of railway signaling – Block systems – Interlocking devices – Switching motors
and locking systems – Central Train Control – ATC and cabin warning – Train identifying
and A.T.C. devices.
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PBW561: Economic and Policies of Railway Transportation (2 hr)
Introduction to economy science – Theory of price and theory of supply and demand –
Theory of distribution – Theory of complete competition and monopolism – Basis and ways
for projects evaluation – Value of time – Vehicle operating costs – Cost of accidents –
Principals of transportation policies – Calculations of transportation cost by railways – Basis
of determination of taxes and subsidies for public and private transport sectors – Basis to
determine policies of railways traffic composition.
PBW562: Project
Projects on various topics in railway engineering.
PBW563: Basic Concepts in Transport Engineering and Planning
Introduction-Definitions- The transport problem-Land use/transport interaction -Transport
planning and transport management - Transport planning time horizons -Transport
management (demand management & supply management) -Traffic impact studies -
Transport policies (strategic policies & regulatory policies) - Intermodality -Sustainable
transport & sustainable development - Critical issues (management or infrastructure -
competition or integration - regulation, deregulation and re-regulation -institutional and
human resources development - public versus private and formal versus informal - public
transport improvement versus traffic improvement-effects of E-commerce and EDI on
transport, etc.) - Emerging new topics.
PBW564: Analytical Transport Planning (1)

Introduction-Models in planning-Demand modeling (Objectives, Simple models ideas-
Sophisticated models concepts - Models dimensions) - Demand modeling and the planning
process - Definition of trip - Aggregate trip generation models-Network coding and
description - Travel resistance - Trip distribution (gross factor -gravity models) - Aggregate
modal split models - Assignment (diversion curve & all or nothing) - Disadvantages of the
traditional planning process and introduction to disaggregate modeling - Applications.
PBW565: Transport Economics and Policies

The course focuses more on the practical rather than the theoretical aspects of: Introduction to
economics - Pricing and demand/supply theories - Distribution theories - Competition and
monopoly theory - Principles of determining interest rates- Interest rates as a base for project
evaluation-Value of time - Vehicle operation costs-Accident costs-Principles of cost/benefit
analysis-Principles of transport policy formulation -Road pricing-Taxation and subsidies-
Principles of determining private and public passenger and freight transport costs-Non-
motorized and transit policies formulation-Formulation of parking policies -Urban traffic
policy formulation-Formulation of policies to minimize transport impacts on the environment
- Emerging new topics.
PBW566: Traffic Characteristics

The course focuses more on the practical rather than the theoretical aspects of: Traffic
Volume/flow characteristics - Vehicle/direction equivalence factors- Speed characteristics -
Headway characteristics - Intersection flow characteristics - Flow, density and speed
relationships -Capacity and levels of service (for highways and intersections) - Bus flow
characteristics-Pedestrian characteristics Accident characteristics- Parking characteristics -
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PBW567: Transport and Traffic Field Surveys
The course focuses on the practical rather than the theoretical aspects of: Field surveys in
transport and traffic engineering and planning studies - Principles of management of field
surveys- Importance of pilot surveys - Basic principles of sampling design and choice with
respect to the type of survey-Principles of the design of survey forms - Principles of data
collection, processing and presentation -Principles of the evaluation and testing of sample
results - Principles of sample enlargement - Applications of previous concepts with respect to
O/D surveys, measurements of traffic volumes, speed and delays, journey time surveys,
transit surveys, noise and pollution measurements, accident surveys, parking surveys, etc. -
PBW568: Urban and Regional Design and Planning

The course focuses on the practical rather than the theoretical aspects of: Important elements
of urban planning - Fundamentals of land use planning - Characteristics of urban systems -
Characteristics of the urban fabrics - Features of urban expansion-The interaction between the
city and the suburb - Characteristics of urban expansions in new cities - Principles of regional
planning - The interaction between the urban planner and the transport planner - Emerging
new topics.
PBW569: Transport and the Environment

The course focuses more on the practical rather than the theoretical aspects of: The
relationship between transport and the environment - The adverse impacts of transportation
on the environment - Transport and energy - Transport and the pedestrian - Noise - Air
pollution - Noise and air pollution measuring devices -Accidents - Visual intrusion -
Measures of reducing transportation impacts on the environment - Principles of effective
design on transport projects and networks to reduce their adverse impact on the environment -
Mathematical modeling of the impacts of transportation on the environment - Standards and
regulations for transport related environment protection measures -Emerging new topics.
PBW570: Systems Analysis and Statistical Applications in Transportation and Traffic

Studies
Principles of systems analysis - General applications of system analysis - Application of
system analysis in transportation and traffic studies-Linear programming- Main statistical
applications in transport and traffic studies: Fitting observations, statistical distributions,
regression analysis, analysis of variance, factor analysis, non-parametric statistics, sampling
theory and design, sampling enlargement, etc. - Emerging new topics.
PBW571: Analytical Transport Planning (2)

Introduction - Types of demand analysis (aggregate, disaggregate and other applications of
choice models) - Disaggregate trip generation models - Entropy maximization and other trip
distribution approaches - Mode choice (the relationship with transport policies and other
demand models) - Disaggregate mode choice models and applications - Traffic assignment
(capacity restraint, partial and proportional assignment, etc.) - Other choice models - Car
ownership and use models - New approaches and methods of demand forecasting -
Applications - Emerging new topics.
PBW572: Analysis and Evaluation of Transport and Traffic Policies

Importance of transport and traffic systems and policy evaluation - Transport proposals
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evaluation and its place in the planning process - Numeric evaluation of the planning process
- Operation and levels of service evaluation of the transport system - Environmental
evaluation - Economic evaluation and cost/benefit methods -Evaluation of traffic management
schemes - Multicriteria evaluation - Evaluation of transportation and traffic policies -
PBW573: Planning, Management and Operation of Public Transport.

Modes and systems - Rolling stock - Basic operations - Design of routes and networks - Bus
services - Stop location - Terminal design - Bus priorities -integration - Operating guidelines -
Marketing - User information - Performance indicators - System evaluation - Fare systems
and policies - Subsidies and financing - Regulation - Organization - International experience -
Critical issues - Emerging new topics.
PBW574: Traffic Management

Introduction - Definition and objectives of traffic management - Prerequisite requirements for
the success of traffic management-Technical measures of traffic management - Roadside
signs - Speed control - Traffic diversion restrictions -Closure of side streets - One-way
systems - Lighting - Saturation flow - Intersection delays - Types of signals control — Design
of signals - Pedestrian measures - Bus priority measures — Bus segregation - Planning of
heavy good vehicles routes -Parking policies and control - Introduction to advanced traffic
control - Emerging new topics.
PBW575: Planning and Design of Transport Infrastructure

Transport infrastructure — Technical and administration aspects of transport infrastructure
bodies - Principles of route location and selection and the structure of the location process -
Reconnaissance, preliminary and final location surveys of route location — Geometric design
of routes-Route location design and field alignment-Planning and functional design of
transport infrastructure: (e.g. urban bus stops/terminals - intercity bus terminals - urban and
intercity taxi terminals - Bikes terminals - Parking lots and garages - Park-and-ride and kiss-
and-ride areas –Metro and railway stations forecourt areas- Harbors and airports).
PBW576: Traffic Modeling:

The course focuses more on the practical rather than the theoretical aspects. Of: Traffic flow
models- probabilities models – analysis of platoons- queuing theory models – Gap acceptance
models- simulation models – Traffic modelling application in urban traffic control – Linear
programming applications – analysis of freeway traffic – Applications – Emerging.
PBW577: Practical Applications in Traffic Management

Field measurements of speeds, traffic delays, headway, saturation flow, parking supply,
demand and turn over – pubic transport of field surveys- filed measurements of air pollution
and noise, etc.- Suggesting execution elements, production of design maps and tables and
preparation of a report- Emerging new topics.
PBW578: Professional Experience in Transportation and Traffic Engineering and

Planning:
A series of seminars involving teaching staff and if possible invited practicing engineers on
the practical work, studies and projects in the field of transportation and traffic in which they
were involved and / or they are familiar with; in Egypt and / or aboard. The presentations and
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discussions are to focus on the gained experience, evaluation and learned lessons for the
future.
PBW580: Applied Soil Mechanics (1)

Site investigation - Field testing – Foundation Selection - Foundation failures - Fundamentals
of vibrations - Seismicity.
PBW581: Theoretical soil Mech. (1)

Soil mineralogy - Stress distribution in soil mass – Consolidation.
PBW582: Soil Hydraulic (1)

Hydraulic conductivity of soils - Pore pressure - Surface tension- Seepage analysis.
PBW583: Applied Soil Mech. (2)

Stability of retaining walls- Sheet pile walls - Strutted excavations - slope stability -
Introduction to soil reinforcement - Introduction to analysis & design of machine foundations.
PBW584: Theoretical Soil Mechanics (2)

Shear strength - Lateral earth pressure - Bearing capacity.
PBW585: Soil Hydraulics (2)

3D Seepage Analysis - Vertical drains - Soil injection - Theory of wells.
PBW586: Soil Properties and Testing (1)

Soil classification - Soil compaction - California Bearing Ratio - Permeability.
PBW587: Soil Properties and Testing (2)

Consolidation test - Swelling test - Collapse potential - Unconfined axial compression test -
Direct shear test - Triaxial tests.
PBW588: Engineering Geology

Soil formations - Soil origin- Soil morphology - Sedimentation - Foundation applications.
PBW589: Foundation Analysis

Sallow foundations - Deep foundations.
PBW590: Project
Various topics in geotechnical engineering.
PBW591: Advanced Topics in Geotechnical Eng.

Penetration tests - Soil improvement - Introduction to soil reinforcement - Introduction to
tunneling.
PBW 599 Project:

Project on various topics in Transport and Traffic Engineering.
PBW 601: Technical Language and Communication Skills

Importance of good technical writing - Types of technical reports - Principles of technical
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writing - Principles of writing technical reports - Structuring the report -Presentation tools-
Improving writing skills - Techniques of report writing - Writing applications- Emerging new
topics.
PBW602: Physical & Geometric Geodesy (3 hrs)

Tasks and applications. Measurements and methods for geodetic positioning. The gravity
field and the geoid in science and engineering. Elements from potential theory, vector
calculus, Gauss divergence, Green's theorems, boundary value problems. The normal field.
Gravimetry. Gravity reductions, isostasy. Geoid determination, Stokes's formula, combination
methods. Vertical positioning and height systems. Fundamentals of Earth's figure and gravity
field estimation using perturbations of orbits of satellites and planets. Principle and
applications of satellite gravimetry and satellite altimetry.
PBW603: Adjustment of Geomatics Engineering Problems (3 hrs)

Familiarization with Geomatics engineering methodology and estimation. Classes and
combination of mathematical models. Least squares method: parametric, condition and
combined cases. Problem formulation and solution: theory of errors and adjustment of
observations, analysis of trend, problems with a priori knowledge of the parameters, step by
step methods, sequential solution methods, summation of normals. Introduction to Kalman
filtering. Introduction to univariate and multivariate statistical testing applied to Geomatics
engineering problems.
PBW604: Satellite Geodesy (3 hrs)

Satellite orbit motion and Kepler laws. Description of GPS signal structure and derivation of
observables. Characteristics of instrumentation. Analysis of atmospheric, orbital and other
random and non-random effects. Derivation of mathematical models used for absolute and
differential static and kinematic positioning. Pre-analysis methods and applications. Kalman
filtering applied to kinematic positioning. Software considerations. Static and kinematic
survey procedures and operational aspects.
PBW605: Advanced Photogrammetric & Range Technology (3 hrs)

Analogue and digital imaging systems, frame versus line cameras, stereo-coverage
configurations of line cameras, geometric modeling of line cameras (rigorous versus
approximate sensor modeling), georeferencing requirements of frame and line cameras, high-
resolution imaging satellites, active imaging systems (LIDAR/RADAR), data integration and
fusion.
PBW606: Application of Remote Sensing (3hrs)

A survey of modern quantitative remote sensing using optical, infrared and microwave
radiation. Topics include: physical principles, including governing equations; imaging system
geometries; radiometric corrections, including calibration and atmospheric correction;
geometric corrections, including registration and land cover classification algorithms,
including accuracy assessment and geospatial data integration.
PBW607: Surveying Projections (3 hrs)

Intro, types of map proj, Gnomonic proj, Stereographic proj, Orthographic proj, Conical proj,
Albers equal area proj, Polyconic proj, Conformal mapping, Lambert Confr. Conic proj,
Mercator proj, Transverse Mercator proj, Univ. Transv. Merc. Proj, Egyptian Transv. Merc.
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Proj, Egyptian State Coord. Systems.
PBW608: Advanced Physical Geodesy (3 hrs)

Potential theory and geodetic boundary value problems (GBVPs). Solution approaches to the
Molodensky problem. Least-squares collocation (LSC). Hilbert spaces with kernel functions.
Variational principles, improperly posed problems and regularization. The altimetry-
gravimetry and over determined GBVPs. Solution of GBVPs by integral techniques, fast
Fourier transforms and LSC. Use of heterogeneous data sets and noise propagation.
Applications to gravity prediction, geoid determination, deflection estimation, satellite
altimetry and airborne gravimetry and gradiometry. Current research activities.
PBW609: Inertial Surveying and INS/GPS Integration (3 hrs)

Inertial sensors and their application in inertial navigation, existing inertial systems, new
developments in strap down technology. Practical aspects of inertial positioning definition of
an operational inertial frame, inertial error models. Effect of inertial sensor errors on the
derived navigation parameters, performance, characteristics of inertial sensors, calibration of
inertial sensors. Mechanization equations in different coordinate frames, step by step
computation of the navigation parameters from the inertial sensor data. introduction to
Kalman filtering for optimal error estimation, modeling INS errors by linear state equations,
practical issues for the implementation of update measurements (ZUPT, CUPT, Integrated
systems), current research activities.
PBW610: NAVSTAR GPS: Theory and Applications (3 hrs)

Overview of space positioning and navigation systems; concepts and general description.
GNSS signal description. Receiver and antenna characteristics and capabilities; signal
measurements indoor; GNSS error sources and biases; atmospheric delays, signal reflection
and countermeasures. Mathematical models for static point and relative positioning.
Kinematic single point and differential post mission and real time positioning, navigation and
location. Augmentation methods. Land, marine, airborne and indoor applications. Case
studies.
PBW611: Advanced Estimation Methods and Analysis (3 hrs)

Concepts of optimal estimation and different optimization criteria. Review of standard cases
of least squares adjustments. Development of the Kalman, Bayes sequential and phase
expressions. Least squares collocation and its relationship to ordinary adjustments. Robust
estimation and analysis. Error analysis and advanced statistical testing. Applications to
Geomatics engineering problems.
PBW612: Atmospheric Effects on Satellite Navigation Systems (3hrs)

Theoretical and observed aspects of radio wave propagation in the ionosphere and
troposphere, with an emphasis on L-band (GPS) signals. Fundamentals of absorption,
attenuation, depolarization, and refraction will be covered, in addition to characteristics and
physical properties of the propagation medium and atmospheric constituents. The impact of
such effects, and methods of mitigation, will be interpreted with respect to satellite navigation
applications.
PBW613: Digital Stereo Image Processing (3 hrs)

Design characteristics of digital imaging devices for metric data capture. Comparison of
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various systems: electronic scanners, solid-state scanners and electro-optical scanners.
Calibration and geometric distortion modeling. Image enhancement techniques and operators.
Correlation techniques: electronic correlation, digital correlation and coherent optical
correlation. Applications to manufacturing and robotics.
PBW614: Satellite Altimetry and Applications (3hrs)

Overview of satellite altimetry missions, achievements and potentials. Altimeter measurement
analysis technology and specifications. Orbit determination with ground tracking and
perturbation analysis. Altimetry profile data processing, regularization and gridding. Sea
surface topography, ocean and coastal geoid modeling. Inversion for gravity and mass
anomalies. Ocean and related monitoring applications. Geodetic, global change and
geophysical exploration applications. Current research activities.
PBW615: Geospatial Information Systems (3 hrs)

Overview of Geospatial Information System: concepts and applications. GIS architecture.
Conceptual data modeling, Relational database design. Advanced database topics.
Geovisualization. Advanced GIS, programming with GIS application development software,
Web GIS, Web GIS system architecture, Programming with Java, Wireless GIS, Integration
of GPS and GIS, group projects.
PBW620: Advanced Soil Mechanics (1)

Stress-strain behavior - Stress path method - Consolidation theory (1D, Radial, 3D) - Shear
strength of soils - Yield surfaces - Critical state method.
PBW621: Soil Properties and Testing

Index properties tests - Relative density - Permeability tests - Compaction tests -
Consolidation test - Shear strength tests: Unconfined, Direct Shear, Triaxial, Direct Simple
Shear.
PBW622: Soil Hydraulics

Hydraulic conductivity of soil - Confined flow - Unconfined flow - 3D Seepage analysis.
PBW623: Soil Origin & Clay Mineralogy

Rock formation & soil origin - Clay mineralogy - Laboratory testing for clay mineralogy -
Practical applications.
PBW624: Advanced Soil Mechanics (2)

Theory of bearing capacity - Bearing capacity of deep foundations - Theory of lateral earth
pressure - Slope stability analysis.
PBW625: Soil Dynamics

Fundamentals of vibrations - Dynamic properties of soil - Soil liquefaction - Wave
propagation - Dynamic soil-structure interaction.
PBW626: Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics

Physical and mechanical properties of rock - Rock mass classification - Laboratory and field
testing of rock - Foundation on rock - Rock slope stability - Underground opening in rock.
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PBW627: Site Investigation and In-situ Testing
Planning and design of site investigation - Methods of drilling - Description of soils and rocks
- In-situ testing (CPT, PMT, DMT, Vane, Piezocone, etc.) - Geophysical testing -
Instrumentation and monitoring.
PBW628: Advanced Foundation Design

Design of raft foundation - Foundations on reinforced earth - Design of machine foundations -
Vibration isolation - Design for cyclic loading - Application to high speed roads.
PBW629: Deep Foundations

Pile classification and methods of construction - Analysis and design of axially loaded single
piles - Negative skin friction - Pile groups - Settlement of piles - Pile load test (types, setup
and analysis) - Piles under lateral and torsional loads - Design of caisson foundation .
PBW630: Earth Retaining Structures

Conventional retaining walls - Types and design considerations - Reinforced earth walls:
Analysis and design - Retaining systems for deep excavations - Braced excavations -
Anchored walls - Soil nailing systems - Seismic design of earth retaining structures.
PBW631: Earth Dam Design

Types of dams - General considerations - Site investigation for dams - Design of dams - Slope
stability analysis for earth dams - Detailing of earth dams - Filter design - Specification and
quality control procedure.
PBW632: Tunnels and Underground Structures

Tunneling methods in soft ground - Design of tunnel support system - Tunneling in rock -
Rock mass evaluation systems - Design of tunnel support system - Planning and design of site
investigation - Instrumentation and monitoring - Numerical analysis of tunnels.
PBW633: Methods of Groundwater Control

Dewatering - Cutoffs and natural plugs - Grout plugs - Electric potential difference –
Freezing.
PBW634: Soil Improvement Techniques

Densification and consolidation (shallow compaction, dynamic compaction) - Preloading and
drainage (Vertical Drains, Electro-osmosis) - Reinforcement (granular piles, geosynthetics) -
Chemical stabilization of soils & soil grouting.
PBW635: Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring

Objectives and types of monitoring - Accuracy and sensitivity in geotechnical monitoring -
Groundwater monitoring - Porewater pressure monitoring - Displacement monitoring.
PBW636: Geosynthetic Applications in Geotechnical Engineering

Types of geosynthetic materials - Main functions of geosynthetics in geotechnical
engineering - Design for separation applications - Design for drainage applications
Design for filtering applications - Design for reinforcement applications - Design for
hydraulic barrier applications - Testing methods and quality control.
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PBW637: Marine Geotechnics
Origin and classification of sediment soils - Marine geotechnical investigations - Foundations
of offshore gravity structures - Offshore pile foundation.
PBW638: Environmental Geotechnics

Site characterization of contaminated sites - Contaminant transport in soil (modeling and
hydrogeology) - Remediation design of contaminated site - Soil and waste properties - Waste
containment systems (municipal and hazardous).
PBW639: Problematic Soils in Arid Regions

Characteristics of swelling soils - Sampling techniques - Laboratory and field testing -
Practical considerations - Characteristics of collapsible soils - Sampling techniques -
Laboratory and field testing - Design considerations.
PBW640: Statistical Methods and Risk Management in Geotechnical Engineering

Statistical methods - Introduction to risk analysis - Risk mitigation in geotechnical
engineering - Seismic hazard risk analysis.
PBW641: Computational Methods in Geotechnical Engineering

Closed form solutions - Finite difference method - Finite element method - Computer aided
analysis and design in geotechnical engineering.
PBW642: Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering

Numerical analysis of groundwater flow - Numerical Analysis of Foundations - Numerical
analysis of Piles - Numerical analysis of deep excavations - Numerical analysis of earth
embankments - Numerical analysis of tunnels.
PBW643: Special Topics in Geotechnical Engineering

To be determined by instructor.
PBW650: Highway Construction Equipment and Technology

Types of construction equipments and their productivity, accuracy and costs. Project
management techniques: CPM and PERT and their applications under different
circumstances.
PBW651: Aerial photo Interpretation
Aerial photo definition, soil type identification from air photos, aerial photos uses in studying
of road route location.
PBW652: Surveying Techniques for Highways Engineering
Applied reconnaissance survey techniques for site investigation and route location, horizontal
control techniques, closed and link traverses, leveling, setting out highway axis, alignment,
use of survey maps and map updating methods for highway network upgrading.
PBW653: Highway Materials and Components
Soil classification methods, soil compaction, properties of bases and subbases, gradation
requirements, and blending of aggregates.
PBW654: Economics of Highway Projects
Construction and maintenance costs; staged construction; project appraisal and feasibility
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studies; assessment of road benefits; methods of economic analysis.
PBW655: Soil Mechanics
Soil types and properties, compaction, permeability and drainage, consolidation and
settlement, stability of side slopes, soil stabilization.
PBW656: Bituminous Materials
Types and production of bituminous materials. Asphalt types and characteristics, asphalt
testing and specifications. Asphalt rheological properties. Aggregate characteristics, testing
procedures and specifications. Required mixtures properties and mix design procedures.
PBW657: Structure Design of Highways
Stresses and strains in flexible and rigid pavement systems; wheel and axle load
configurations; structural design of flexible and rigid pavements; overlay design.
PBW658: Geometric Design of Highways
Development and applications of concepts of geometric design for rural and urban highways.
Design control and criteria: elements of design, horizontal and vertical alignment; cross
section elements; intersection design; interchange design elements; grade separations and
clearance.
PBW659: Highway Drainage
Concepts of highway drainage for urban and rural roads, catchments and discharge, types of
drainage structures, selection of proper drainage structure.
PBW660: Traffic Safety
Concepts of traffic safety, traffic conflict points, key accident data, risk and exposure, driver
and roadway factors, highway safety improvements, and modeling of accident occurrence.
PBW661: Traffic Flow Fundamentals
Key characteristics of the traffic movements concerning the pedestrians, the driver, and the
vehicle. Relationship of these characters with the road elements and traffic control devices.
PBW662: Traffic Flow Theory
Microscopic and macroscopic variables of traffic flow, characteristics, methods of field
measurements, mathematical models, car following models, shock wave analysis, bottlenecks.
PBW663: Highway Capacity-1
Concepts of level of service (LOS), highway capacity for all functional classes of highway.
Estimation of capacity and determination of level of service.
PBW664: Highway Capacity-2
Methodology for evaluation of traffic performance, traffic signals, warrants, cycle length,
timing, phasing and coordination, un-signalized intersections.
PBW665: Urban and Regional Planning
Concepts for urban road system design, land use, properties of urban systems, principles of
regional planning, interaction between civilization planner and transportation planner, recent
topics.
PBW666: Noise and Pollution of Transport Systems
Definition of traffic noise and pollution, applied mathematical models, impacts on human
health, improvement measures.
PBW667: Airport Planning & Design-1
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Basic Concepts, Aerodrome elements, aircraft characteristics, aerodrome classification,
runway orientation, runway length, declared distances, obstacle limitation, airport layout,
marking, and airfield lighting.
PBW668 : Design of Airfield Pavements-2
Aircraft loading characteristics, material characterization, design method for flexible and rigid
pavements, Pavement Classification Number, and pavement construction and maintenance.
PBW669: Applied Statistics
Descriptive statistics: probability; sampling distributions; inference, testing hypotheses, and
estimation, regression; analysis of variance.
PBW670: Transport Planning
Principles for transport planning, relationship of transportation demand with residential,
social, and economic variables.

PBW676: Water Supply Engineering

Quantifying water needs – water resources: groundwater – surface water – rain water – water
collection works – water purification: flash mixing, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and
disinfection – Distribution works: water networks and fittings – water tanks – lifting pump
stations.
PBW677: Wastewater Engineering

Wastewater sources – assessing quantities and discharges calculations – collection networks –
lift pump stations – conventional treatment plants – unconventional treatment works –
industrial wastewater treatment works (e.g. dairy milk industry – textile and weaving
industry…etc)
PBW678: Management of Solid Wastes

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PBW685: Economic and Policies of railway Transportation (2 hr)

Introduction to economy science – Theory of price and theory of supply and demand –
Theory of distribution – Theory of complete competition and monopolism – Basis and ways
for projects evaluation – Value of time – Vehicle operating costs – Cost of accidents –
Principals of transportation policies – Calculations of transportation cost by railways – Basis
for determination of taxes and subsidies for public and private transport sectors – Basis to
determine policies of railways tariff composition.
PBW686: Permanent Way (2 hr)
Design of rail cross section and calculation of the stresses in the rail according to vertical
moving loads and the difference in temperature – Calculation of stresses in the sleeper and
fixation systems – Determine the thickness of the ballast and calculation of the stresses on the
base surface – Determination of vertical and horizontal buckling in continuous welded rails –
Maintenance and renewal of railway – Traffic management during maintenance.
Running dynamic – Traction force, horsepower and Resistance – Gradient – Breaking
distance times calculation – Time table – Car turnout times – Calculation of required rolling
stock for network service – Measures for operation and performance – Central train control –
Automatic Train Control (ATC) – Labours volume – Rolling stock maintenance – Railway
crossing.
PBW688: Geometric Design of Railways (2 hr)
Line types – Speeds – Speed increases practical consideration – Prepare lines for high speeds
– Advanced geometrical parameters – Smooth movement – Centrifugal force and limitations
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– Transition curves and their equations – Side and longitudinal vibration in the rolling stock –
Increasing the distance between railway axes – Curve rectification.
PBW689: Turnouts (2 hr)
Different shapes of turnouts – Ordinary and curved turnouts for high speeds – Diamond and
perpendicular diamond crossing for high speeds – Cross-over, scissors cross-over and slips
for high speeds – Stresses in turnout parts – Ladder and other junction systems – Use of
moving crossing in modern turnouts – Manufacture and maintenance of junction.
PBW690: Stations and Yards (2 hr)
The different of Stations and their layouts – Passenger Stations – Freight Stations –
Combined freight and Passenger Stations – Marshalling Yards – Locomotives Yards –
Efficiency and Operation of Stations and Yards.
PBW691: Signaling (2 hr)
Purpose of Signalling – Signalling types – Signalling Layouts in mechanical Systems –
Signalling apparatus – Mechanical interlocking – Railway traffic control on lines in the
mechanical systems – Signalling Layouts in electrical systems – Automatic train Mechanical
systems control – Wire and wireless communication systems – Signalling systems in Egyptian
National Railways – Railway lines efficiency and its relation to signaling systems.
PBW692: Central Train Control (C.C.T) and Electrical Signaling (2 hr)
Development of railway signaling – Block systems – Interlocking devices – Switching motors
and locking systems – Central train control – ATC and cabin warning – Train identifying and
A.T.C. devices.
PBW693: Capacity of Railway Lines and Stations (2 hr)
Block section – methods to operate mechanical signals – Time elements occupying the line –
Optical signals and methods to operate manually and mechanically – Green wave – Central
control – Single line capacity calculations – Double line capacity calculations – Effect of train
compositions on the efficiency of the lines.
PBW694A: Analytical Transport Planning
Analysis of the transport problem – the general framework of analytical transport planning-
the place of mathematical modeling in planning and the rules of model formulation- basic
principles of the transport planning proves- Trip generation models: aggregate / disaggregate
– Modeling generalized cost of travel- Methods and models of trip distribution – model split
(relation with transport policies, place and importance compared to other models) – Factors
affecting mode choice- Aggregate importance compared to other models )- Factors affecting
mode choice- Aggregate model split models – Disaggregate behavioral mode choice analysis
(logit) – Traffic assignments methods – other application of choice modeling – Car ownership
and use models – Parking models- Shopping centers travel demand models – introduction to
intensity models – Emerging new topics.
PBW694B: Transport Economics and Policies

The course focuses more on the theoretical rather than the practical aspects of: introduction
to economics – pricing theory – Demand / Supply theory – Distribution theory – Competition
and Monopoly theory – Determination of the social interest rate – Interest rates and
comparisons of projects – Value of time – Vehicle operating cost – Accident cost – Principles
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of cost – benefit analysis- Road pricing – Taxation and subsides - Principles of formulating
private and public transport policies - Policies oi boosting transit and non-motorized transport
- Formulation and analysis of parking policies - Traffic management policies - Policies of
reducing transport impacts on the environment - Principles of the project evaluation with
respect to risk and uncertainty - Emerging new topics.
PBW694C: Traffic Management

Introduction - Definition and objectives - Prerequisite requirements of successful traffic
management - Traffic management measures - Pedestrian measures - Speed control - Safety
fences - Traffic diversion restrictions - Planning, design and evaluation of one-way systems -
Tidal flow operation - Closure of side streets-Roadside signs - Markings - Measurement and
model of saturation flow -Intersections delay measurement and models - Traffic signals
(types, systems and design) - Clearway operation - Pricing control - Bus priority and
segregation systems- Planning and design of heavy goods vehicle routes - Choice of traffic
control systems - Advanced traffic control and management - Cost/benefit analysis and
evaluation of traffic management schemes - Emerging new topics.
PBW694D: Basic Concepts in Transportation Planning

The transport problem - Transport/land use interactions - The urban, intercity and
international transport problems - Evolution of transport engineering and planning sciences -
Transport planning and transport management - Supply and demand management -
Sustainable transport and sustainable development-Critical issues (management or
infrastructure - competition or integration - regulation, deregulation and re-regulation -
transport planning or integrated land use/transport planning -current technology or new
technology - transport of the urban poor- effects of E-commerce and EDI on transport, etc.) -
PBW694E: Evaluation of Transport Policies

The course focuses more on the theoretical rather than the practical aspects of: Importance of
transport and traffic systems and policy _e valuation - Transport proposals evaluation and its
place in the planning process - Numeric evaluation of the planning process - Operation and
levels of service evaluation of the transport system - Environmental evaluation - Economic
evaluation and cost/benefit methods -Evaluation of traffic management schemes-Multicriteria
evaluation-Evaluation of transportation and traffic policies - Emerging new topics.
PBW694F: Land Use/Transportation Studies and Models

Introduction - Spatial distribution of urban activities and its interaction with the transport
system - Transportation, land use and socio-economic features interactions -Transportation
and the theories of land use activity location - Development of land use activities - Land use
legislations - Land use measures - Land use models - Land use Forecasting - Land use
planning - Land use/transport studies and models (definition, importance, elements and
applications) - Emerging new topics.
PBW694G: Transport and the Environment

The course focuses more on the theoretical rather than the practical aspects of the relationship
between transportation and the environment - The adverse in transportation on the
environment -Transport and energy -Vehicle conflict -Noise -Air pollution -Noise & air
pollution measuring devices Transport and landscape - Transport and urban site planning -
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Visual Measures of reducing transportation impacts on the environment -principle of
designing transport projects to reduce their adverse impacts on the environment Mathematical
modeling of transportation impacts on the environment -and regulations for transport related
environment protection measures - new topics.
PBW695A: Intercity Transportation Analysis and Planning

Introduction – Intercity transportation and the national economy – Policies and strategies of
intercity transportation and regional development policies – Basic differences between urban
and intercity transport planning- Intercity transport planning and models (single, bimodal and
multimodal models) – Evaluation of intercity transport proposals – Emerging new topics.
PBW695B: Urban and Regional Planning and Design

The course focuses on the theoretical rather than the practical aspects of: Important elements
of urban planning- Fundamentals of land use planning –Characteristics of urban systems–
Characteristics of the urban fabrics- Features of urban expansion in new cities – Principles of
regional planning- The interaction between the urban planner and the transport planner-
PBW695C: Operation Characteristics And Analysis of Transport Systems

Fundamental concepts of transport systems analysis – problems of the operation sector of
transport systems – Demand, supply and the equilibrium of the transport system-
Characteristic of different transport systems: road, rail, water and air- Determination of future
levels of service of the transport system – Economic, social, environmental and political
impacts of transport systems operation decisions- Examples and applications – Emerging new
topics.
PBW695D: Public transport planning

Bus and rail based systems – The public transport problem- Long and short terms plans and
policies – Input data – Public opinion- Organization of provision – Fare policies – Policies of
subsidies and financing p Regulation – International experience – Rural and intercity public
transport – Critical issues – Emerging new topics.
PBW695E: Public Transport Operation and Management

Modes and systems – Basic operations – Design of routes – Design of networks-Service types
–Stop location –Terminal design– Priority measures- Operating features – Marketing – Public
transport information systems- Performance evaluation features – Marketing – Public
transport information systems- Performance evaluation – System evaluation- Fare systems
(principles, structure and values)- Integration (systems, physical, institutional and fare)-
Critical issues- Emerging now topics.
PBW695F: Transportation and Traffic Engineering and Planning in Developing

Countries
Transport problems in developing countries- Comparing transport engineering and planning
producers in developing and developed countries – Importance of developing transport
engineering and planning procedures and applications for the developing countries-
Adaptation of engineering specifications (design, execution and operation) of transport
infrastructure and systems to suit the developing countries context – Comparing policies in
developing and developed countries – Simplification and adaptation of planning methods and
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demand forecasting models – The need for new methods and procedures – Problems of
system management and operation – Examples and applications – Emerging new topics.
PBW695G: Transport Policies in Developing Countries

Main issues in transport policies for the developing countries- Economics, Social and
Political background of decision making- The role and the structure of transport policies and
other policies- financing of transport projects – Economic, social, and cultural impacts of
transport policies- Analysis and evaluation procedures of transport planning and policies –
PBW696A: Traffic Characteristics

The course focuses more on the theoretical rather than the practical aspects of: Traffic volume
/ flow characteristics – Speed characteristics–Headway characteristics and distributions –
Intersection flow characteristics – Field measurements of speed, headway and saturation flow
characteristic at intersection approaches- The relationships between flow, speed and density
(theory and application)- Highway and intersections – Levels of service characteristics – Bus
flow characteristics – Pedestrian characteristics- Accident characteristics – Parking
characteristics – Emerging new topics.
PBW696B: Traffic Modeling

The course focuses more on the theoretical rather than the practical aspects of: Traffic flow
models – Probabilistic models- Analysis of platoons- Queuing theory models- Gap acceptance
models – Simulation models – Traffic modeling application urban traffic control – Linear
programming applications- Analysis of freeway traffic – Applications- Emerging new topics.
PBW696C: Traffic and Traffic Field Surveys

The course focuses more on the theoretical rather than the practical aspects of: Field surveys
in transport and traffic engineering and planning studies- Principles of management of field
surveys- Importance of pilot surveys – Basic principles of sampling design and choice with
respect to the type of survey – Principle of the design of survey forms- Principles of data
collection, processing and presentation- Principles of the evaluation and testing of sample
results – Principles of sample enlargement – Applications of previous concepts with respect to
O/D surveys, measurements of traffic volumes, speed and delays, journey time surveys,
transit surveys, noise and pollution measurements, accident surveys, parking surveys, etc.,
PBW696D: Planning and Design of Transport Infrastructure

Transport infrastructure – Development of transport infrastructure- Highway legislation –
Institutional framework of the technical and administrative bodies responsible of transport
infrastructure – Route location surveys, planning and design of transport routes in rural and
urban areas-Planning and design of transport infrastructure: (urban and intercity bus and taxi
stops / terminals, bicycle terminals- parking lots and garages, park, and – ride and kiss – and –
ride areas – metro, light rail and railway stations forecourt areas- harbors and airports)-
Principles of route location in urban and urban areas- Bridge location problem – Emerging
new topics.
PBW696E: Route Planning, Location and Design

Principle of Feasible route location and selection – Location surveys in rural areas and
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structure of the location process- Reconnaissance, preliminary and final surveys for route
location – Feasible route selection- Location surveys in urban areas- Principles of route
alignment – Principles of design, implementation and construction of routs – Emerging new
topics.
PBW696F: Advanced Topics in Transportation and Traffic:

A series of lectures on various advanced and emerging topics in the theories, procedures,
modeling techniques and applications in the field of transportation and traffic. In some
lectures the students will be asked to give presentations on articles published in the latest
relevant international journals.
PBW696G: Mathematical and Statistical Applications in Transportation and Traffic:

Principle of system analysis – General applications of system analysis- Applications of
system analysis in transpiration and traffic (e.g. linear programming, matrix algebra, vectors,
important functions, etc. )- Statistical application in transportation and traffic (e.g. sampling
theory, sample design and enlargement, fitting observations to statistical destructions,
regression analysis, analysis of variance, factor analysis, maximum likelihood, etc.)-
PBW697: Research Seminar:

Weekly seminar to be presented sequentially by a staff member and a student about reselected
topics. Occasionally, experts and visiting professors can participate.
PBW699: Master's Thesis:
PBW700: Comprehensive Exam
PBW701: Advanced Global Geophysics and Geodynamics (3 hrs)

Elasticity, figure of the Earth, Earth structure and seismology, gravity and its temporal
variations, isostasy, tides, Earth rotation and orientation, time, plate flexure, glacial rebound,
continental drift, geodetic observation methods for geodynamics.
PBW702: Advanced Topics in Photogrammetry (3 hrs)

Aerial Triangulation: Introduction, strip triangulation, block adjustment of independent
models, bundle block adjustment, automatic aerial triangulation, direct versus indirect
orientation. Mapping from space: modeling the perspective geometry of line cameras,
epipolar geometry for line cameras. Multi- sensor aerial triangulation: integrating aerial and
satellite imagery with navigation data. Photogrammetric products: Digital Elevation Models,
ortho–photos. The role of features in Photogrammetric operations: utilizing road network
captured by terrestrial navigation systems in various orientation procedures.
PBW703: Advanced Remote Sensing (3 hrs)

Advanced techniques for analysis and interpretation of remotely sensed imagery, with
emphasis on data acquired from satellite and airborne platforms. Methods of enhancement
and display, including histogram transformation, detection and characterization of texture,
edge and line, and filtering. Techniques for feature extraction, including clustering and related
statistical methods, such as maximum likelihood estimation, decision tree structures,
contextual classification, knowledge-based methods. Procedures for handling multitemporal
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(time-varying) data for topographic map updating and resource monitoring. Selected case
studies.
PBW704: Advanced Spatial Information Systems (3 hrs)

Principles of advanced spatial information systems. Topological modelling and spatial data
representations. Automated data sources and integration of remote sensing. Advanced spatial
data handling methods and algorithms. Spatial database management including RDBMS,
ORDBMS and OODBMS. Data warehousing and data mining. Open GIS and distributed GIS
issues. Spatial data standards and meta data management.
PBW705: Selected Topics I (3 hrs)
PBW706: Selected Topics II (3 hrs)
PBW710: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Seismology and strong ground motion - Seismic hazard risk analysis - Seismic ground
response analysis - Seismic slope stability - Seismic design of earth retaining structures.
PBW711: Unsaturated Soil Mechanics.

Fundamentals of unsaturated soils - Mechanics of unsaturated soils - Laboratory testing of
unsaturated Soil - Constitutive modeling of unsaturated soils.
PBW712: Constitutive Modeling of Soil

Linear and nonlinear elasticity – Hypo-elasticity, Plasticity, Hardening functions - Yield
surfaces - Critical state method - Implementation in numerical models.
PBW713: Advanced Topics in Geotechnical Engineering

To be determined by instructor.
PBW720: Pavement Construction and Maintenance

Asphalt concrete mixes production and construction. Performance and distress types. Quality
control and quality assurance. Special mixes and additives.
PBW721: Pavement management systems
Components of pavement management systems, pavement maintenance measures,
deterioration models, pavement performance prediction.
PBW722: Operation research application in Highway planning and design
Fundamental principles of mathematical programming applications in highway planning and
design including network routing, optimization of alignment, and scheduling strategies.
PBW723: Urban Road System Design
Medians, median opening dimensions; types of lane control, revisable lanes; bus
characteristics, bus operation improvements, parking; sidewalk design; lighting; right-of-way;
location of underground utilities.
PBW724: Traffic simulation
Concepts of traffic simulation, macroscopic and microscopic simulation, computer simulation
models, applications to traffic management and real traffic engineering problems.
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PBW725: Intelligent Transportation Systems
Theories and applications of intelligent transportation systems; ITS applications and modeling
of ITS.
PBW726: Advanced Topics in Highways, Traffic, and Airports
Current trends of research and applications of newly emerging technologies in areas related to
highways and airports.
PBW727: Airport Planning & Design-2
Airfield planning and design, airfield capacity basics, delays, demand management, air traffic
control concepts, overall design of passenger terminals, cargo facilities, ground access, and
parking facilities.
PBW728: Applied Statistics-2
Multiple regression; nonlinear regression; transformations; performing the regression in
correlation form; model building process; model validation.
PBW730: Water Treatment Processes and Technology

Surface water treatment technology - groundwater treatment technology -
Desalination developed technology – treatment methods of communities' wastewater –
treatment technology of industrial wastewater areas.
PBW731: Wastewater Treatment Processes and Management Technology

Sources and properties of industrial wastewater - assessing quantities and discharges
calculations – engineering systems for treatment works – preliminary treatment – chemical
treatment – biological treatment – additional treatment – application on several industries –
low cost technologies for rural sanitation – assessment of negative impacts of improper
disposal of liquid wastes.
PBW732: Solid Waste Treatment Processes and Management Technology

recycling and reuse of solid wastes - concept of cleaner production – using clean development
mechanism to reduce Green House Gases (GHG) emissions – the Kyoto protocol on GHG
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management.
PBW741 Analysis of Transport Policies:

Urban transport policies-National transport policies-The relation between transport policies
and other sectors policies-Evaluation of impacts of transport policies-Analysis of the policy
impacts-Changing of policies-Quantitative estimation of changes in transport policies -
Implementation obstacles-Developed countries experience-Developing countries experience-
Crtitical issues-Emerging new topics.
PBW742 Analysis of Transport Policies:
Transport applications: Storage and analysis of data-Calibration of demand models-Usage of
demand models – Supply analysis and evaluation – Other new applications – Critical issues.
Traffic applications: Storage, presenrtation and analysis of data – Traffic model applications –
Software in signals and other control aspects – Linking of signals and area traffic control and
network simulation – Other new applications – Critical issues.
PBW743 Advanced Topics in Transport Planning and Engineering:
Transport planning for sustainable developments – Advanced land/use transport models –
Impact of communication and information technicologies on transportation – Transport and
energy – New transport technologies – Other newly developed topics, models and techniques
in the fast developing sciences of transport engineering and planning – Critical issues.
PBW744 Advanced Topics in Traffic Management:
New techniques of linking traffic signals – New techniques of area traffic control – New
techniques of flow/delay analysis – Other newly developed techniques of traffic management
– Critical issues.
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PBW741: Railway Engineering Systems (2 hr)

Traditional railways – Underground railways in urban areas – Fast isolated tram system and
street cars mixed with normal traffic – High speed inter-cities railway systems (≥ 300 km/ hr).
Centralized controlled system – Wagon distribution system – Applications on the computer
for operation – Traffic capacity of lines and its relation with signals.
PBW743: Financing and Managing System by Railways (2 hr)
Developments in management and financial systems in railways – Cost recovery in railways –
Railways in free market forces.
PBW744: Railway Economics (2 hr)
Railway cost elements – Cost calculation computer applications for different types of railway
services (Seat. Km and ton. Km)
PBW751: Travel Demand Analysis

The place of demand analysis in transport planning-Issues towards arriving to a trip
generation theory- Principles of discrete choice analysis-Analysis of the choice of trip
destination- Analysis of mode choice - Analysis of route choice -Applications of choice
models- Determination of demand analysis procedures in light of data availability and model
calibration, testing and prediction requirement- Emerging new topics.
PBW752: Transport Supply Analysis

The place of supply analysis in transport planning- Analysis and modelling of transport
systems performance and levels of service-Models of the impact of supply on energy
consumption- Procedures on enhancing energy consumption of the transport supply- Public
transport cost models- Private transport costs – Critical issues – Emerging new topics.
PBW753: Management of Transport System

The role of transport system management in the success of transport plans- Transit system
management: public sector and privatization, deregulation and coordination between
operators- Private transport systems management (road network extension, improvement and
maintenance, traffic and coordination between responsible authorities) – Urban transport
system integration – Intercity transport system integration – Analysis of the related
experience of both the developed and the developing countries- Critical issues – Emerging
new topics.
PBW754: Traffic Control Analysis

Analysis of traffic flow- Analysis of delays- Intersection delay models (under saturation and
over saturation) - Design of traffic control improvements- Estimation of traffic improvements
impacts on: mobility, traffic flow, levels of service, reduction of journey time, reduction of
bus journey time and levels of service, pedestrian movements, fuel consumption, environment
and transport economy in general- Analysis of the impacts of traffic improvements at an
intersection and in its vicinity- Analysis of the effects of area traffic control – Advanced
control systems - Economic.
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PBW755: Advanced Techniques in Public Transport Operation

Transit operation in the developed world-Procedures of bus system operation-Procedures of
logit rail operation-Procedures of metro operation-Advanced procedures for developing
transport fare policies and fare systems-Procedures of coordinating transit modes for
integration of: lines, routes, service time, headway, schedules, terminal and fare integration-
Advanced fare collection techniques- Experience of developing countries- Applications-
Critical issues-Emerging new topics.
PBW756: Analysis of Transport Policies

Urban transport policies-National transport policies-The relation between transport policies
and other sectors policies-Evaluation of impacts of transport policies-Analysis of the policy
impacts-Changing of policies-Quantitative estimation of changes in transport policies -
Implementation obstacles-Developed countries experience-Developing countries experience-
Crtitical issues-Emerging new topics.
PBW757: Analysis of Transport Policies

Transport applications: Storage and analysis of data-Calibration of demand models-Usage of
demand models – Supply analysis and evaluation – Other new applications – Critical issues.
Traffic applications: Storage, presenrtation and analysis of data – Traffic model applications –
Software in signals and other control aspects – Linking of signals and area traffic control and
network simulation – Other new applications – Critical issues.
PBW758: Advanced Topics in Transport Planning and Engineering

Transport planning for sustainable developments – Advanced land/use transport models –
Impact of communication and information technicologies on transportation – Transport and
energy – New transport technologies – Other newly developed topics, models and techniques
in the fast developing sciences of transport engineering and planning – Critical issues.
PBW759: Advanced Topics in Traffic Management

New techniques of linking traffic signals – New techniques of area traffic control – New
techniques of flow/delay analysis – Other newly developed techniques of traffic management
– Critical issues.
PBW796: Computer Project
PBW797: Research Seminar

Each student is to be asked to prepare a seminar or more on a preselected topic by the course
organizer. The student is to present the seminar in the class and a discussion is to follow.
PBW799: Doctoral Dissertation
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Postgraduate Diploma
Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Students have to complete 30 credits. Mandatory courses are equivalent to 18 credits (at least)
while the elective courses from the selected specialization or other specializations are equivalent
to 12 credits. The courses that could be taken from other specializations must be approved by the
academic advisor and should not exceed 6 credits.
Mandatory Courses:
Credit
Hours
IHD502 Advanced Hydraulics (1) 3
IHD503 Surface and Subsurface Hydrology (1) 3
IHD504 Statistics and Engineering Analysis (1) 3
IHD505 Soil, Water, and Plant Relationship (1) 3
IHD506 Irrigation and Drainage Systems (1) 3
IHD599 Project 3
Coastal and Harbor Engineering
while the elective courses from the selected specialization or other specializations are
equivalent to 12 credits. The courses that could be taken from other specializations must be
approved by the academic advisor and should not exceed 6 credits.
Mandatory Courses:
Credit
Hours
IHD513 Wave Motions and Coastal Currents (1) 3
IHD514 Design of Marine Structures (1) 3
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Water Resources Systems
while the elective courses from the selected specialization or other specializations are
equivalent to 12 credits. The courses that could be taken from other specializations must be
approved by the academic advisor and should not exceed 6 credits.
Mandatory Courses:
Credit
Hours
IHD510 Water Resources Systems (1) 3
IHD512 Stochastic Hydrology (1) 3
IHD599 Project 3
Elective Courses for all Postgraduate Diplomas

Credit
Hours
IHD501 Advanced Fluid Mechanics (1) 3
IHD507 Land Reclamation (1) 3
IHD508 Design of Hydraulic Structures (1) 3
IHD509 Sediment Transport (1) 3
Environmental Impact Assessment of Coastal Projects
IHD515 3
(1)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Mandatory courses are equivalent to 12 credits while the elective courses from the selected
specialization (or from other specializations) are equivalent to 6 credits. The student will have
to prepare a research thesis that is equivalent to 18 credits.
Mandatory Courses:
Credit
Hours
IHD605 Soil, Water, and Plant Relationship (2) 3
IHD606 Irrigation and Drainage Systems (2) 3
IHD698 Technical Writing and Research Methods 1
IHD699 Master of Science Thesis 18

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Hydraulic Engineering
Mandatory Courses:
Credit
Hours
IHD616 Design of Hydropower and Pumping Stations 3
IHD619 Computational Hydraulics 3

Coastal and Harbor Engineering
Mandatory Courses:
Credit
Hours
IHD611 Coastal Hydrodynamic (1) 3
IHD615 Design of Marine Structures (2) 3

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Water Resources Systems
specialization (or from other specializations) are equivalent to 6 credits.
Mandatory Courses:
Credit
Hours
IHD610 Water Resources Systems (2) 3
Courses listing by specialization

Master Credit
Code Course Title Hours
Prerequisite
Degree
Common IHD613 Groundwater Hydrology 3
Courses IHD621 MATLAB for Engineers 3
IHD622 Programming for Engineers 3
IHD623 Environmental Hydraulics 3
Environmental Impact Assessment for
IHD624 3
Water Projects
IHD605* Soil, Water, and Plant Relationship (2) 3
Irrigation and
IHD606* Irrigation and Drainage Systems (2) 3
Drainage
IHD607 Land Reclamation 3
Engineering
IHD608 Design of Hydraulic Structures 3
IHD609 Sediment Transport (2) 3
Design of Hydropower and Pumping
Hydraulic IHD616* 3
Stations
Engineering
IHD618 Groundwater Modeling 3
IHD619 Computational Hydraulics 3
Coastal and IHD611* Coastal Hydrodynamic (1) 3
Harbor IHD614 Wave Motion and Coastal Currents 3
Engineering IHD615* Design of Marine Structures (2) 3
IHD610* Water Resources Systems (2) 3
Water
Economics of Water Resources
Resources IHD617 3
Management
Systems
IHD620 Numerical Methods in Water Resources 3
*
Mandatory Courses for this Specialization
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Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering with Specializations:

• Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Coastal and Harbor Engineering
• Water Resources Systems
Students should complete 18 credits by taking courses that were not studied previously from
any of the following list (subject to the approval of the advisor). The student will prepare a
Ph.D. Dissertation that is considered to be equivalent to 30 credits.
Ph.D. Level Courses

Credit
Hours
Common Programs in Water and Environmental
IHD701 3
Engineering
IHD702 Time Series Analysis 3
IHD703 Parameter Estimation Methods in Hydrology 3
IHD704 Vadose Zone Hydrology 3
IHD705 Design of Small Dams 3
Unsteady Flow and Open Channels and Closed
IHD706 3
Conduits
IHD707 Contaminant Transport in Groundwater 3
Environmental Impact Assessment for Coastal
IHD708 3
Projects (2)
IHD709 Integrated Management of Coastal Zones 3
IHD710 Watershed Hydrology 3

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Course Description
IHD 501- Advances Fluid Mechanics (1)

General introduction to fluid mechanics: Fluid static, kinematics and dynamics- Conservation
of mass and momentum and energy - acceleration and velocity, vorticity and circulation
Potential flow: Stream function, flow net, source/sink, vortex and doublet- flow around
cylinder- circulation. Laminar motion: Tensor, Navier-Stokes equation-Euler’s equation,
Bernoulli equation
IHD 502- Advanced Hydraulics (1)

Revision of open channel flow: conservation laws of mass and energy and momentum-
Specific energy concept, flow resistance in channels- Control sections and water surface
profile in short and long channels- Rapidly varied flow: characteristics of classic, submerged
and forced jumps; free end problem; hydraulic drop- Design of stilling basins and spillways-
Flow through bridge piers and culverts; Unsteady flow in open channels: reservoir and
channel flood routing; surge waves- Special topics: mixing in open channels; Using computer
aided software in river modeling; field measurements in open channels- Course project.
IHD 503– Surface and Subsurface Hydrology (1)

Hydrologic cycle – Precipitation gages and average values – Evaporation – Transpiration –
Evapo–transpiration – Surface runoff – Losses – Estimation of surface runoff –
Morphological and hydrological studies of water catchments – Importance of ground water –
Types of groundwater reservoirs – One dimensional flow – Initial and boundary conditions –
Solution of partial differential equations for simple cases – Pumping tests – Sources of
pollution
IHD 504– Statistics and Engineering Analysis (1)

Introduction – Random variables and probability distributions – Discrete and continuous
distributions – Moments and expectations – Sampling distributions and estimations – testing
hypothesis – correlation
IHD 505– Soil, Water, and Plant Relationship (1)

Basic characteristics of soil and water – Equations of flow in unsaturated soils –
Evapotranspiration – Estimation of potential and actual evapotranspiration – Plant growth
models
IHD 506– Irrigation and Drainage Systems (1)

Irrigated and rain-fed Agriculture, Water Resources & Water Balance in Egypt, Quality of
Water Resources, Performance of Irrigation Systems, Surface Irrigation Methods &
Processes, Design of Pressurized Irrigation Systems (Sprinkle - Trickle), Improved Farm
Delivery System (Raised R.C. Mesqa, Low Pressure Pipe Lines, Lined Mesqas), Cropping
System Management, Economic & Social Aspects of Crops, Overview of Automation
Systems, Different Control Logic of Automation, Automatic Level Control, Overview of
Irrigation Improvement & Irrigation Management Transfer. Overview of Operation of
Irrigation Systems in Egypt, Drainage Requirements & Natural Subsurface Drainage, Open
Drains & Closed Gravity Drains, Different Methods of Designing Subsurface Drainage, Well
Drainage & Economical Aspects of Drainage. Participants of this course are required to
present and submit a paper related to one of the course topics two weeks after the final exam.

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IHD 507– Land Reclamation (1)

Introduction – Soil salinity – Effect of salinity on plants – Leaching requirements – Drainage
for land reclamation – Open drainage
IHD 508– Design of Hydraulic Structures (1)

In this course, the details and functions of the Hydraulic structures are studied. Also, the
hydraulic and structural design is studied in detail taking into consideration all potential cases
of loading on them. The Ogee Type weir and its Stalin basin
IHD 509– Sediment Transport (1)

Sediment Properties – Initiation of motion – Bed load, suspended load, and total load –
Coastal sediment transport – Coastal currents – Shorelines changes – Erosion and deposition
– River basins – Sediment yield – Numerical models – Einstein theory for bed and suspended
loads – Non uniform sediment mixture transport
IHD 510–Water Resources Systems (1)

Introduction to water resources systems- Optimization methods for management of water
resources- Linear, integer, nonlinear, and dynamic programming illustrated with case studies
IHD 512– Stochastic Hydrology (1)

Random processes – Basic concepts – Probability distributions for hydrologic changes –
Probability plotting and frequency analysis
IHD 513– Wave Motions and Coastal Currents (1)

Introduction to wave theories- Linear wave theory- Nonlinear wave theories (Bousinesq
equations- nonlinear shallow water waves- fully nonlinear waves
IHD 515– Design of Marine Structures (1)

Introduction to coastal engineering- types of marine structures-construction material of
coastal structures- wave/current forces on marine structures- Wave/structure interactions-
design of surface piercing breakwaters- design of submerged breakwaters- design of vertical-
type breakwaters- design of piled jetties/dolphins- design of marine pipelines/cables,
numerical models, project.
IHD 517– Environmental Impact Assessment of Coastal Projects (1)

Introduction to environmental engineering, water quality, environmental law 4/94 of Egypt,
overview of an EIA study for coastal projects, baseline information of coastal projects,
IHD 599– Project
In this course, the student search in one topic related to Irrigation and drainage field. The
problems, data collected and the result analysis should be presented in details in a report and
drawings if needed. Some of these topics are the planning and design of irrigation and
drainage systems, development of irrigation and drainage system, design of irrigation works,
the effect of irrigation discharge wells on the groundwater aquifer
IHD 601- Advanced Fluid Mechanics (2)

General introduction to fluid mechanics: Fluid static, kinematics and dynamics- Conservation of
mass and momentum and energy - acceleration and velocity, vorticity and circulation Potential
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flow: Stream function, flow net, source/sink, vortex and doublet- flow around cylinder- circulation.
Laminar motion: Tensor, Navier-Stokes equation-Euler’s equation, Bernoulli equation. Turbulent
flow: Characteristics of turbulent- Reynolds Equation Boundary layer theory: Concept of boundary
layer, flow over plate, Prantdle boundary layer equation- lift and drag
IHD 602- Advanced Hydraulics (2)
Revision of open channel flow: conservation laws of mass and energy and momentum- Specific
energy concept, flow resistance in channels- Control sections and water surface profile in short
and long channels; water surface profile in case of spatially varied flow- Rapidly varied flow:
characteristics of classic, submerged and forced jumps; free end problem; hydraulic drop- Design
of stilling basins and spillways- Flow through bridge piers and culverts; flow through bends -
Unsteady flow in open channels: reservoir and channel flood routing; surge waves; method of
characteristics- Special topics: mixing in open channels; stratified flow applications; field
measurements in open channels; applications on using computer aided software- Course project.
IHD 603– Surface and Subsurface Hydrology (2)
Types of groundwater reservoirs – Hydrological characteristics – Pumping tests – Equations
of groundwater flow – Initial and boundary conditions – Solution of simple cases – Three
dimensional equations of groundwater flow – radial groundwater flow – Numerical modeling
– Groundwater pollution – Surface hydrology – Design storms – Unit hydrograph – Flood
routing – Runoff estimation
IHD 604– Statistics and Engineering Analysis (2)
Introduction – Probability distribution of water resources variables – Analysis of variance –
Time series analysis – Regression
IHD 605– Soil, Water, and Plant Relationship (2)
Advances in plant growth models – Yield functions – Irrigation scheduling – Laboratory and
field measurements
IHD 606– Irrigation and Drainage Systems (2)
Irrigated and rain-fed Agriculture, Water Resources & Water Balance in Egypt, Quality of
Water Resources, Performance of Irrigation Systems, Surface Irrigation Methods &
Processes, Design of Pressurized Irrigation Systems (Sprinkle - Trickle), Improved Farm
Delivery System (Raised R.C. Mesqa, Low Pressure Pipe Lines, Lined Mesqas), Cropping
System Management, Economic and Social Aspects of Crops, Overview of Automation
Systems, Different Control Logic of Automation, Automatic Level Control, Overview of
Irrigation Improvement and Irrigation Management Transfer. Overview of Operation of
Irrigation Systems in Egypt, Drainage Requirements and Natural Subsurface Drainage, Open
Drains and Closed Gravity Drains, Different Methods of Designing Subsurface Drainage,
Well Drainage and Economical Aspects of Drainage.
IHD 607– Land Reclamation (2)
Subsurface drainage – Land leveling – Canal and ditches lining – Design and operation of
farm irrigation system and relations to land reclamation – Reclamation measures
IHD 608– Design of Hydraulic structures (2)
In this course, the advances in hydraulic and structural design are studied in detail taking into
consideration all potential cases of loading on them. The lock and the difference types of
Dams are studied in detail

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IHD 609– Sediment Transport (2)
Sediment Properties – Initiation of motion – Bed load, suspended load, and total load –
Coastal sediment transport – Coastal currents – Shorelines changes – Erosion and deposition
– River basins – Sediment yield – Numerical models – Einstein theory for bed and suspended
loads – Non uniform sediment mixture transport
IHD 610 - Water Resources Systems (2)

Socio–economic objectives of water resources planning and development – Legal and
institutional aspects – Physical and financial constraints – Projects appraisal and evaluation –
Survey of optimization methods for management of water resources. Linear, integer,
nonlinear, and dynamic programming illustrated with case studies
IHD 611– Costal Hydrodynamic (1)

Introduction, wave theories, wave transformation, long period sea waves, nearshore current,
beach morphologies, mechanism of coastal sediment, sediment transport rates, field
observation, coastal development, integrated coastal zone management.
IHD 612– Stochastic Hydrology (2)

Advances in probability plotting and frequency analysis – Some probability distributions and
their applications – Analysis of hydrologic time series
IHD 513– Hydrology of Groundwater

Definition of groundwater – Types of groundwater reservoirs – Hydrogeological properties –
Darcy’s equation – Types of wells – Equations of groundwater
Calculation of drawdown in wells – solving equations of groundwater flow – Saltwater
intrusion – Types and use of pumping tests
IHD 614– Wave Motions and Coastal Currents (2)

Navier-Stokes waves – Currents in the coastal zones- wave/current interactions- Numerical
wave tank- Wave maker theory- Open boundary treatment- Project
IHD 615– Design of Marine Structures (2)

Review of wave theory, hydrodynamic forces acting on marine structures, nonlinear wave-
structure interactions, local scour at the toe of coastal structures, overtopping of coastal
structures, advanced design of marine outfalls, design of seawalls, design of berthing
facilities, design of mooring facilities, design of sand bypass system, numerical
models/software, project
IHD 616– Design of Hydropower and Pumping Stations

Types of power generation stations – Turbines: types and efficiency – Design of power
stations’ components – Pumping stations – Components of pumping stations – Pumps: types,
design, characteristics, system curves – Loads – Design of force mains
IHD 617– Economics of Water Resources Management

Socio–economic objectives of water resources planning and development – Legal and
institutional aspects – Physical and financial constraints – Projects appraisal and evaluation –
Survey of optimization methods for management of water resources

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IHD 618– Groundwater Modeling
Principles and concepts of groundwater modeling, overview of groundwater modeling
software, conceptual model development, data collection and preparation, model grid design,
boundary conditions: concepts and application, implementing rivers, lakes, recharge,
drainage, and other special situations, modeling multiple aquifer systems, sensitivity analysis,
model calibration and verification; contaminant transport modeling.
IHD 619– Computational Hydraulics

Introduction; Partial differential equations; Finite difference approximations; One- and Two-
D Advection Problems; Advection-diffusion problem; Characterization of schemes; Three-D
Hydrodynamic Modeling; Applications; Computational Grids; Finite Element Methods – the
Galerkin method; Semi-Lagrangian Methods
IHD 620– Numerical Methods in Water Resources

Solutions of linear system of equations – Interpolation methods, Extrapolation methods, curve
fitting methods, multiple linear regression, nonlinear regression.
IHD 621– MATLAB for Engineers

Introduction – Programming in Matlab – M files - Graphics in Matlab – Graphical user
interface using Matlab.
IHD 622– Programming Languages for Engineers

Introduction to Fortran – Data types – Input/output statements – Logical IF – Arrays –
Algorithms – Converting algorithms to Fortran codes – Running codes – Advanced topics.
IHD 623– Environmental Hydraulics

Design of environmentally sustainable hydraulic structures in rivers and coastal zones,
comprising ecologically oriented restoration of rivers, flood management structural flood
protection and fishway design; biological, ecological and landscape factors which need to be
considered in river training, flood management and hydro power generation; cost evaluation,
benefit assessment and cost-benefit-calculation.
IHD 624– Environmental Impact Assessment of Water Projects

Introduction – Purpose and aims of EIA, EIA administration and practice, Concept of
associated assessment processes, Key elements of the EIA process, Undertaking an EIA, Role
of public participation, Stages that follow EIA, The costs and benefits of undertaking EIA,
Understanding of the strengths and limitations of EIA.
IHD 698- Technical Writing and Research Methods

Introduction to technical writing – Stages of report preparation – Report style – Structure of
manuscript (thesis) – Common grammatical and structural problems – Formal and typing of
thesis – Writing the references and appendices – Writing for a specific purpose – Presentation
and seminar requirements – Training seminar.
IHD 699- Master of Science Thesis

IHD 700- Comprehensive Examination
The comprehensive examination for the Ph.D. exam is composed of two parts: a written exam
and an oral exam. The written exam covers the basic concepts of Fluid Mechanics,

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Hydraulics, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, and Statistics. The oral exam covers the
basics of the concepts related to the dissertation proposal.
IHD 701 Common Programs in Water and Environmental Engineering

Introduction, General Introduction to programs used in water engineering, General
introduction to modeling strategy, Graphical user interface (GUI), Introduction to the
common programs GMS, WMS, HEC-RAS, SMS, etc., Applications using GMS, WMS,
HEC-RAS, SMS, etc.
IHD 702– Time Series Analysis

Introduction to time series; organizing data for analysis; Probability distribution;
Autocorrelation; Spectrum; Autoregressive-Moving Average (ARMA) modeling; Spectral
analysis -- smoothed periodogram method; Detrending; Filtering; Correlation; Lagged
Correlation; Multiple linear regression; Validating the regression model
IHD 703- Parameter Estimation Methods in Hydrology

Statistical models and applications, Convergence of statistical models, Methods of parameter
estimation in Hydrology, Linear methods for uncertainty assessment in parameter estimation,
Nonlinear methods, Model calibration and Monte Carlo methods, Predictive uncertainty,
Maximizing benefits from data collection, Nontraditional methods of parameter estimation.
IHD 704– Vadose Zone Hydrology

Introduction – Capillary pressure – Matric potential – Wettability – Constitutive relations –
Soil physics – Measurement techniques
IHD 705- Design of Small Dams

Reservoir planning, Dam site selection, Hydrologic studies aiding the site selection, Storage
zones, Storage capacity, layering and sediment transport in water, Dam types, factors
influencing the dam type selection, Seepage through dams, Design of drainage system behind
the dam, dam stability, Causes of dam failure
IHD 706- Unsteady Flow in Open Channels and Closed Conduits

General equations of unsteady flow, Saint Venant Equations, Surge waves in open channels,
Controlling surge waves, Flow in pipes and pipelines, Euler’s equation, Water hammer
concepts, Wave transport in pipelines, Static water column theory, Elasticity theory,
Numerical solutions of the flow equations.
IHD 707– Contaminant Transport in Groundwater

Introduction, Basic transport processes, advection, dispersion, hydrodynamic dispersion,
chemical reaction, retardation processes, analytical solution of transport problems, numerical
approaches to contaminant transport.
IHD 708– Environmental Impact Assessment of Coastal Projects (2)

Introduction to environmental engineering, contents of EIA studies, strategic planning of
environmental projects, EIA of irrigation structures, EIA of drainage structures, EIA of
marine structures, EIA of harbors, EIA of fishing ports, EIA of shore protection structures,
EIA of marine outfalls

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IHD 709- Integrated Management of Coastal Zones
The scope of coastal zone management, Interdependence of land and sea, Overview of
ecosystems and processes relevant to management, Coastal pollution impacts, Point source
versus non-point source pollution, Sewage and agricultural run-off, The role of marine
reserves in coastal zone management, Global warming and sea level rise, Predictions of sea
level rise due to global warming, Integrated approaches to coastal zone management
IHD 710– Watershed Hydrology

Hydrologic process review: conservation equations, physics of subsurface and surface flow,
physics of energy transfer: snow, ET, Representing flow physics: boundary value problems,
numerical solutions, coupling schemes, analytical solutions, Overview of watershed models,
Data for modeling: point & spatial, Parameterization, Calibration, Performance evaluation,
Statistics in watershed modeling, Stochastic modeling

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Mechanical Power Engineering Department

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Diploma of Graduate Studies in Pipelines, Pumps, and Turbines:
The Mandatory Courses: (18 credit hours )
Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
MEP 501 Fluid Dynamics 3
MEP 502 Theory of Turbo-machines 3
MEP 503 Measurements and Testing 3
MEP 504 Heat and Mass Transfer 3
MEP 505 Computer Applications 3
MEP 599 Project ** 3
The Elective Courses: (student selects 12 credit hours from the list as per the courses offered by the
department in each term- subject to availability):
Credit
Code Course Title Prerequisite*
Hours
MEP 506 Turbines and Turbine-Plants 3
MEP 507 Pipelines & Ducting for Ventilation 3
MEP 508 Pumps and Compressors Stations 3
MEP 509 Automatic Control 3
MEP 510 Environmental Fluid Dynamics 3
MEP 541, 542 Special topics in Pipelines, Pumps, and Turbines 3
MEP 551, 552 Special topics in Pipelines, Pumps, and Turbines 3
MEP 603 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3
MEP 604 Turbulent Flow 3
MEP 605 Two-Phase Flow 3
MEP 606 Turbo-Machinery 3
MEP 607 Gas Dynamics 3
MEP 608 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3
MEP 609 Unsteady Fluid Dynamics 3
MEP 611 Viscous Flow 3
* Some of 500 courses are Prerequisites for 600 courses as per the departement announcement.
** Special applied course (with no final term exam), all grades are based on the In-term works.
Diploma of Graduate Studies in Combustion and Internal Combustion Engines:
Credit
Hours
MEP 511 Thermodynamics and Fundamentals of Combustion 3
MEP 512 Fluid Dynamics and Fundamentals of Tripology 3
MEP 513 Heat Transfer 3
MEP 514 Measurements and Control 3

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The Elective Courses: (student selects 12 credit hours from the list as per the courses offered by
the department in each term- subject to availability):
Credit
Hours
MEP 516 Applied Combustion 3
MEP 517 Internal Combustion Engines 3
MEP 518 Gas Turbines 3
MEP 519 Dynamics of Machines and Stress Analysis 3
MEP 520 Oils and Lubrications 3
MEP 543, 544 Special topics in Combustion& Internal Combustion Engines 3
MEP 553, 555 Special topics in Combustion Internal Combustion Engines 3
MEP 612 Advanced Thermodynamics 3
MEP 613 Fundamentals of Combustion 3
MEP 614 Advanced Measurements 3
MEP 615 Theory of Reciprocating ICE 3
MEP 616 Theory of Lubrication 3
MEP 617 Fundamentals of Air Pollution 3
MEP 618 Fires and Explosions 3
MEP 619 Numerical Methods in Combustion 3
MEP 620 Atomization and Spray 3
* Some of 500 courses are Prerequisites for 600 courses as per the department announcement.
Diploma of Graduate Studies in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineering:

Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequis
ite
MEP 521 Heat and Mass Transfer 3
MEP 522 Thermodynamics 3
MEP 523 Fluid Distribution Systems 3
MEP 524 Measurement and Control Devices 3
Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite*
MEP 526 Air-Conditioning 3
MEP 527 Refrigeration 3
MEP 528 Solar Energy 3
MEP 529 Engineering Economics 3
MEP 545, 546 Special topics in Refrigeration engineering &Air- 3
Conditioning

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MEP 555, 556 Special topics in Refrigeration engineering &Air- 3
Conditioning
MEP 621 Advanced Heat Transfer 3
MEP 622 Heat Convection 3
MEP 623 Heat Conduction 3
MEP 624 Thermal Radiation (1) 3
MEP 626 Solar Energy, collection and storage 3
MEP 627 Solar Energy Utilization 3
MEP 628 Power Stations 3
Diploma of Graduate Studies inPower Plants and Steam Engineering:

MEP 531 Heat Transfer and Its Applications 3
MEP 532 Thermodynamics, Combustion &Combustion Engines 3
MEP 533 Fluid Dynamics & Hydro Power Stations 3
MEP 534 Measurement and Control Instruments 3
MEP 536 Thermal Power Stations &Its Economics 3
MEP 537 Steam and Gas turbines 3
MEP 538 Nuclear Engineering 3
MEP 539 Steam Boilers 3
MEP 547, 548 Special topics in Power Stations & Steam Engineering 3
MEP 557, 558 Special topics in Power Stations & Steam Engineering 3
MEP 631 Energy Storage and Recovery 3
MEP 632 Numerical Methods in Heat Transfer 3

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Master of Science in Mechanical Power Engineering:

MEP 601 Theory of Fine Measurements 3
MEP 602 Computational Methods in Energetic 3
LAN 601 Technical Language and Report Writing 3
MEP 699 M. Sc. Thesis 18
The Elective Courses: As per the subject of the Thesis, the student selects at least 9 Credit Hours from the
list below and that are offered by the department (subject to availability). The department may also require
the student to study a maximum of 9 additional Credit Hours.


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MEP 633 Thermal Design of Electronic Systems 3
MEP 634 Advanced Psychometry and Its Applications 3
MEP 635 Special Topics 3
MEP 641 Elective Special Topics-(1) 3
MEP 741 Advanced Elective Topics-(1) 3
* some of the 600 courses are Prerequisites for the 700 course as per the department requirements.
Ph. D. Degree in Mechanical Power Engineering
The Mandatory Courses:

MEP 601 Theory of Fine Measurements 3
MEP 602 Computational Methods in Energetics 3
LAN 601 Technical Language and Report Writing 3
- Research Seminar (Oral Exam)-Part of Q u a lif yin g - E x a m
MEP 700 - Computer Project-Part of the Q u a lif yin g - E x a m 4
- Independent Study(written exam)-Part of Q u a lif yin g - E x a m
MEP 799 Ph.D. Dissertation 30
The Elective Courses: As per the subject of Ph.D.Dissertation, the student selects at least 6 Credit Hours
from the list below and that are offered by the departement (subject to availability). The department may
also require the student to study a maximum of additional 9 Credit Hours.
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MEP 633 Thermal Design of Electronic Systems 3
MEP 634 Advanced Psychometry and Its Applications 3
MEP 635 Special Topics 3
* some of the 600 courses are Prerequisites for the 700 course as per the department requirements.

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Description of Courses
Courses offered each term are as per the Department Announcement before each Term.
Diploma of Graduate Studies in Pipelines, Pumps, and Turbines:
MEP 501: Fluid Dynamics:
The governing equations of fluid flow – 1-D incompressible and compressible flows with
applications- 2-D flow: Newtonian fluids, Navier-Stokes equations, examples on flow in
pipes. Viscous flow and theory of lubrication- Boundary Layer flow – Turbulent flow –
Applications on flow of gases and liquids in pipelines.
MEP 502 Theory of Turbo-machines:
The fundamentals, basic concepts and basic laws of turbo-machines – Similarity of turbo-
machines – 1-D flow – 2-D flow through group of blades-cascade – 3-D flow in turbo-
machines.
MEP 503 Measurements and Tests:
Basic definitions – Concept of Calibration, static and dynamic response – Importance of
accuracy, error-propagation and uncertainty analysis in experimental measurements –
Methods of statistical analysis and graphical presentation of experimental results – Practical
applications of measurement devices, electrical instruments, and signal conditioning devices
– Using of Personal Computers in data accusation, processing and analysis during and after
experimental measurements.
MEP 504 Heat and Mass Transfer:
Heat transfer by conduction – Heat transfer by convection – Heat transfer by radiation – Heat
transfer during conditions of Boiling and Condensation - Heat exchangers – Mass Transfer.
MEP 505 Computer Applications:
Structure and components of Computers – Operating Systems – Introduction to computer
languish – Flow charts – Numerical Integration – Solving nonlinear algebraic and
simultaneous equations – Curve fittings – Using computers in engineering applications.
MEP 506 Turbines and Turbine-Plants:
Power generation gas-turbine plants – Power generation steam-turbine plants – Hydraulic
turbines – Steam turbines – Gas turbines.
MEP 507 Pipelines and Ducting systems for Ventilation:
Viscous incompressible flow in pipelines – 1-D steady flow of compressible fluid – Fluid
flow in pipeline networks – Energy transfer through pipelines – Pumps and pipeline systems.
MEP 508-A & 508-B Pumps and Compressors Stations:
Theory and design of Centrifugal and Mixed Flow Pumps – Theory of design – Axial flow
pumps – Cavitations – Performance and testing of pumps – pumps operation problems –
pumping stations – Theory and design of centrifugal compressors – Theory and design of
axial flow compressors – Compressors accessories.
MEP 509 Automatic Control:
Control Systems – Mechanical components, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric systems –
Modeling – Transfer function – Closed loop system – Instantaneous response – Stability and
equilibrium tests – Design of control systems – Applications of control systems in turbo-
machines, heat transfer equipments and combustion systems.

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MEP 510 Environmental Fluid Dynamics:
Basic definitions – Specifications and laws for environmental protection- Main sources for
environmental pollution- Governing equations for atmospheric air flow- cooling of gases in
air – Control of pollution from fixed and moving sources – Treatment of industrial liquids –
Domestic Water treatment – Drains treatment.
MEP 541 Special course:
Special Topics in Pipelines, Pumps and Turbines.
Diploma of Graduate Studies in Combustion and Internal Combustion Engines:
MEP 511 Thermodynamics and Fundamentals of Combustion:
Review of basics of thermodynamics- Properties of real gases- Change of energy and entropy
during combustion process- Chemical equilibrium- Introduction to kinetics of reaction in
combustion process- Flames – Explosions – Continuous and periodic combustion systems –
Combustion control parameters and factors.
MEP 512 Fluid Dynamics and Fundamentals of Lubrication:
Types and description of fluid motion – Basic governing equations for fluid motion- Viscous
flow – 2-D flow – Fundamentals of lubrication – Reynolds equation – Algebraic solution of
Reynolds equation for special conditions- Numerical solution of Reynolds equation –
Hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and other loads.
MEP 513 Heat Transfer:
Introduction on types and methods of heat transfer- Heat transfer by conduction- Heat transfer
by convection- Heat transfer by radiation – Mass transfer – Heat transfer in Internal
Combustion engines- Heat transfer in combustion chambers and furnaces.
MEP 514 Measurements and Control:
Basic components of measurement system – Error analysis – Static and dynamic response of
measurement system- Methods and instruments for measuring: Pressure, Temperature, Rate
of fluid flow, Fluid velocity, Force, Moment and Rotation speed – Fundamentals of control-
Methods of control of: Pressure, Temperature and flow rate.
Mathematical models and applications in various engineering fields- Using digital computers
– Iterative methods for solving algebraic equations- Curve fittings- Numerical solution
methods for differentiation and integration- Differential equations and examples in energy
fields-Numerical solutions of Ordinary Partial differential equations- Finite differences
methods for solving Partial Differential equations.
MEP 516 Applied Combustion:
Fundamentals of combustion- Types of flames – Mixing and spreading of flames – Heat
release in flames- Heat transfer in furnaces – Measurements in flames – Burners and

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combustors – Combustion equipments.
MEP 517 Internal Combustion Engines:
Requirements of mixture of air-to-fuel ratio- Spark or Self Ignition Engines – Compression
Ignition Engines – Two-stroke Engines – Engines Performance – Super-charging.
MEP 518 Gas Turbines:
Applications and usages-Range of output power-Description of gas turbines- Gas turbine
cycles – Specific output, thermal efficiency and effects of main parameters- Methods of
performance enhancing – Fuel and combustion – Power control – Testing –Maintenance-
Compound cycles.
MEP 519 Machine Dynamics and Stress-Analysis:
Kinematics and Dynamics of machines- Mechanisms of connecting rod and crank shaft –
Equilibrium and Balancing- Vibrations – Fundamentals of stress analysis – Failure Theories.
MEP 520 Oils and Lubricants:
Types of industrial oils- Properties and tests of greases – Properties of Engines Lubricants –
Composition and manufacturing of engines lubricants – Additives to improve properties –
Additives for cleaning and corrosion resistance and others.
Special Topics in Combustion and Internal Combustion Engines.
Diploma of Graduate Studies in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineering:

MEP 521 Heat and Mass Transfer:
General equation for thermal conduction- Steady, 1-D thermal conduction- Fines and
extended surfaces- Unsteady thermal conduction- 1-D thermal convection- 2-D thermal
convection- Boiling and Condensation – Heat Exchangers – Mass Transfer.
MEP 522 Thermodynamics:
First law of thermodynamics- second law of thermodynamics- Entropy – Pure materials
(steam) – Perfect gases – Psychrometry – Mixture of perfect gases – Power generation and
refrigeration cycles - Thermodynamics relations.
MEP 523 Fluid Distribution Systems:
Fluid motion and main governing equations- Types of fluids and flows – Fluid flow in pipes
and closed channels- Friction and pressure losses in pipes and closed channels- Pipelines
networks and systems- Performance of pumps and pipelines – Pump selection.
MEP 524 Measurement and Control Devices:
Introduction – Principles and standard dimensions- General and main components of
measurement devices – Response and behavior measurement devices- Error analysis-
Methods and devices for measuring: temperature, pressure, velocity, flow-rate, and rate of
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heat transfer- Concepts, terminology, and definitions of Automatic control – Types of control
systems for Air-conditioning and Ventilation systems- Automatic control devices used in
refrigeration and air-conditioning applications.
Mathematical models and usage of computers- Science of digital computers in engineering
applications- Numerical analysis: Taylor’s series, finite differences, roots of equations, curve
fitting, numerical integration and differentiation- Instantaneous solution of group of
equations- Approximation of equations- Applications of programming in the field of Heat and
Mass Transfer.
MEP 526 Air-Conditioning:
Psychometric cycles, domestic, industrial – Design conditions- Comfort conditions –
Estimation of thermal loads- Air-conditioning systems and their comparisons- Industrial
ventilation systems- Air conditioning devices and installations- Automatic control of air-
conditioning systems- Energy Rationalization in air-conditioning field.
MEP 527 Refrigeration:
The Reversed Carnot cycle – The Vapor compression cycles – The Multi-stage cycles -
Compressors – Expansion devices – Condensers – Evaporators- Fitting of vapor compression
system – Refrigeration by absorption and by using water vapor spray (regenerative cooling) –
Refrigeration system by air – Electro-thermal refrigeration.
MEP 528 Solar Energy:
Basics of Solar radiation – Solar angles – Effect of atmosphere on solar radiation –
measurements of solar radiation – Flat-Plate solar collectors – Solar concentrators-
Applications: water heating, solar distillators, photovoltaic- Electric power generation
MEP 529 Engineering Economics:
Total annual costs: fixed cost, operating costs, and investment costs- Sources of capital-
Interest and cash flow diagram- Depreciation- Paying debits- Methods of economic selection-
Capacity probability analysis- Linear programming- Optimum solutions and operations
research – Project planning using probability method- Project assignment, assessment and
scheduling- Critical path method.
Special Topics in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning.
Diploma of Graduate Studies in Power Plants and Steam Engineering:
MEP 531 Heat Transfer and Applications:
General equation of thermal conduction- Steady and unsteady thermal conduction- Fines and
extended surfaces- Dimensionless groups- Relations of free and forced thermal convection-
Fundamentals of thermal radiation- Heat transfer by radiation- Heat transfer through gases

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and flames – Heat exchangers- Heat transfer in liquids through boiling – Heat transfer in
vapors through condensation.
MEP 532 Thermodynamics, Combustion and Combustion Engines:
First and second law of thermodynamics- Second law analysis of practical thermodynamic
processes- Thermodynamic relations- Power steam and gas cycles- Types of fuel- Chemical
and kinetics of combustion- Flames – Mixing and heat transfer in furnaces- Flame
measurements – Combustion in boilers, combustion chambers of gas turbines.
MEP 533 Fluid dynamics and Hydro Power Stations:
Basic governing equations for fluid motion- Pumps: design, selection, performance and tests-
Hydraulic turbines: design, selection, performance and testing- Parallel and series pipelines.
MEP 534 Measurement and Control Devices:
Introduction- Transducers and sensors for various types of measurements- Error analysis-
Important statistical parameters- Analysis of methods and devices used for measuring:
temperature, pressure, velocity, flow-rate, and heat transfer rate- Analysis of two and multi-
components gases – Coefficient of heat transfer – Specific heat- Viscosity- Control devices.
Solution of nonlinear equations- Methods of the instantaneous solution of set of equations-
Curve fitting – Differential equations and Applications – Numerical solution methods for
differential equations- Applications in energy sciences – Approximation methods- Numerical
integration and differentiation.
MEP 536 Thermal Power Stations and Its Economics:
Introduction- Energy sources and types – Electric power generation- Types of power stations-
Steam power plants- Cogeneration- Gas turbine power plants- Combined cycle power plants –
Geothermal power plants- Solar energy plants – Oceans energy- Total, fixed, and variable
costs- Load curves- Method of economic selection-Capacity probability analysis- Energy cost
rates- Linear programming- Project planning by probability method- Evaluation &assessment
and review– Method of critical path.
MEP 537 Steam and Gas Turbines:
Types of steam turbines – Impulse turbine – Combined velocity impulse turbine- Combined
pressure impulse turbine- Inductive turbine- Velocity triangle- Work and blade efficiency-
Stage efficiency and turbine efficiency- Reheat factor – Nozzles and diffusers- Losses in
steam turbines- Control of steam turbines- Gas turbines and its performance- Compressors.
MEP 538 Nuclear Engineering:
Introduction- Principles of nuclear physics and reactors physics- Nuclear fission or fusion-
Nuclear radiations- Calculations of reactor-core- Protection from nuclear radiations- Neutron
cycles and reactor control- Nuclear power stations- Reactor safety – Selection and Testing of
the locations of nuclear power stations.
MEP 539 Steam Boilers:
Introduction- Boilers development – Boilers types- Comparison between Water-tubes Boilers
and Hot-gases or Fire-tubes Boilers – Dynamic performance of Water-tubes Boilers and Hot-
gases or Fire-tubes Boilers – Boilers control- Treatment of boiler’s waters - Cleaning and
maintenance of boilers – Simulation and modeling of dynamic performance of steam boilers.
Special Topics in Power Plants and Steam Engineering
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Special Topics in Power Plants and Steam Engineering.
MEP 599 Design Project (compulsory course):
Special course according to each specialization. It extends over the two basic terms without
final written examinations.
Courses for the M. Sc. and Ph.D. Degrees
MEP 601 Theory of Fine Measurements:
Introduction and definitions- Error types, sources, and analysis- Static and dynamic response
characteristics of measurement systems- Transduction of mechanical signals into electric
signals- Conditioning, acquisition, transferring, processing, and displaying of electric signals-
Electric methods of measurements- Measurements of force, moment, stress, strain, and
vibrations- Measurements of pressure, temperature, and flow rate – Turbulence measurements
of mean and fluctuating flows with focusing on advanced modern methods.
MEP 602 Computational Methods in Energy Sciences:
Introduction to mathematical models- Finite difference Methods - Type of 2nd order
differential equations- Numerical methods for solving the Parabolic, Elliptic, and Hyperbolic
equations- Conservative Forms – Finite differences using the upstream and mean value and
using mixing of the two values- Numerical converging.
MEP 603 Advanced Fluid Dynamics:
Complete sets of governing equations of fluid flow - Integral and differential control volume
analysis methods – Mathematical solutions of equations of fluid motion- Computational Fluid
Dynamics – Typical examples and practical applications for viscous and frictionless or ideal
flows – Differential analysis of Boundary Layer Theory – Introduction to compressible flows
and Aerodynamics.
MEP 604 Turbulent Flow:
Introduction to Turbulence- Origin, nature, and characteristics of turbulence- Different
analysis methods of turbulence- Mixing, diffusion, and multi-length scales of turbulence-
Theories of viscous vorticity and mixing length scale- General equations governing
conservation of mass, momentum, energy, and conservation of vorticity- Different typical
patterns of turbulent flows: Wakes, Free Jets, Boundary Layers- Spectral dynamics and
statistical analysis of turbulence- Experimental methods for turbulent measurements.
MEP 605 Two-Phase Flow:
Introduction- Two and multiphase flows- Theory of Homogenous two phase flow- Theory of
Separated two phase flows- Distribution of velocity and concentration- The 1-D wave theory
– The interference phenomenon and behavior of thin layers.
MEP 606 Turbo-Machinery:

Driving the basic equations for fluid machinery and its applications – Theory of Similarity in
fluid machinery- 1-D flow in turbo-machines- Theoretical calculation of flow in set of blades
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Experimental data of flow in blades– 3-D flow through blade-cascades of turbo-machines-
Solution methods for 3-D flow in turbo-machines.
MEP 607 Gas Dynamics:
Basic concepts of compressible flow- Isentropic ideal flow- Flow in converging nozzles –
Normal shock waves- Oblique shock waves- Fanno-line flow- Isothermal flow – Rayliegh
line flow – Prandtl flow – Theory of expansion of waves – Method of characteristics-
Computational and numerical methods for solving compressible flow equations.
MEP 608 Computational Methods in Fluid Dynamics:
Governing equations of fluid motion- Principles of numerical analysis- Stability of numerical
methods- Convergence of the numerical method to a solution- Solution of incompressible
and compressible flows- The Turbulent flow models – Acoustics aerodynamics- Correction of
the boundaries of solution field- Generation of mesh of solution- Diagrammatic presentation
drawings.
MEP 609 Transient Unsteady Fluid dynamics:
Transient unsteady flows in pipes and rotating machines- Sound wave generated by air
motion- Unsteady turbulent flow- Turbulence in combustion- Computational methods for
unsteady flows.
MEP 610 Environmental Fluid Dynamics:
Basic definitions – Specifications and laws for environmental protection- Main sources for
environmental pollution- Governing equations for atmospheric air flow- cooling of gases in
air – Control of pollution from fixed and moving sources – Treatment of industrial liquids –
Domestic Water treatment – Drains treatment.
MEP 611 Viscous Flow:
Governing equations of boundary layer flow- Laminar boundary layer on a flat plate without
and with variable pressure gradient – Thermal Boundary layer in laminar flow- Boundary
layer in compressible flow- Turbulent boundary layer on a flat plate with zero pressure
gradient- Introduction to computational methods for boundary layer flows.
MEP 612 Advanced Thermodynamics:
General Relations of Thermodynamics- Equations of State- Real Gases- Third Law of
Thermodynamics- Properties of Solutions and Mixtures – Thermodynamic Stability and
equilibrium – Thermodynamics of reacting systems- Basics and Principles of Statistical
Thermodynamics.
MEP 613 Fundamentals of Combustion:
Combustion Reactions- Fuels: types, specifications, and properties- Flames: types, theories,
and stability- Heat release and transfer from flames- Fuel Atomization: mechanisms and
tools- Combustion chambers for solid, liquid and gaseous fuels- Measurements in flames and
combustion systems.
MEP 614 Advanced Measurement Methods:
Hot-Wire Measurements: theory and basics- Measurements of fluctuating velocities and
temperature- Effect of resistance ratio- Calibration- Experimental tests- Measurements using
Laser Anemometer: theory and basics – Theory of Waves and velocity measurements using
Laser Anemometer- The effect of light scattering – Particles volume and concentration-
Statistical properties- Signals conditioning and data acquisition and processing- Applications.

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MEP 615 Theory of Reciprocating Combustion Engines:
Properties of working medium- Simulation of Cycles- Mathematical models- Mechanisms of
air, fuel, and exhaust- Combustion and Pollutants- Heat and mass losses- Friction-
Performance of ordinary and supercharging engines.
MEP 616 Lubrication Theories:
Principals of lubrication- Reynolds equation and its limiting conditions- Algebraic solution of
Reynolds equation for special cases- Numerical solution of Reynolds equation in case of axial
and forced bearings- Hydrostatic bearings.
MEP 617 Fundamentals of Air Pollution:
Introduction- Main air pollutants and its effect- Standard specifications of clean air- Main
sources of air pollution- Methods of control of pollutants emissions- Methods of pollutants
detection, measuring and tracing.
MEP 618 Fires and Explosions:
Basics and characteristics of fires- Fire protection strategies – Fire dynamics – Fire protection
tools and devices- Explosions of closed and semi-closed containers- Blast Waves –
Explosions Safety Methods.
MEP 619 Computational Methods in Combustion:
Review of chemical thermodynamics- Kinetics of combustion- Equations Governing multi-
components reaction systems- Simple models for combustion- Mathematical models for
reactive flow- Finite differences- Diffusion and Pre-mixed Flame Models- Computational
methods for two-phase reactive flow- Practical applications for combustors simulation.
MEP 620 Atomization and Spray:
Mechanism of atomization- Methods of atomization- Design of spray nozzles- Analysis and
calculations of sprays- Evaporation and combustion of a single droplet- Evaporation and
combustion of sprays- Combustors of liquid fuels.
MEP 621 Advanced Heat Transfer:
Thermal Conduction: definitions, conduction general equation- 3-d conduction- Mathematical
and algebraic methods- Thermal convection: definitions, thermal boundary layer, governing
equations- Flow through passages- Heat Transfer in fires and flames- Thermal Radiation:
Governing equations, design of boiler furnaces- Boiling and Condensation- Examples- Mass
Transfer: governing equations- Transport phenomena.
MEP 622 Thermal Convection:
Heat Transfer Coefficient- Dimensionless analysis- Analytical methods for heat transfer
calculations- Governing equations for conservation of mass, momentum, and energy- Flow
and heat transfer in pipelines and air ducts- Laminar cooling- Flow of free jets.
MEP 623 Thermal Conduction:
Introduction-General Equation of thermal conduction- 1-D thermal conduction in case of no
heat generation and case of heat generation- Fines and extended surfaces- 2-D and 3-D
thermal conduction- Numerical methods- Solving unsteady thermal conduction using Laplace
equation.
MEP 624 Thermal Radiation (1):
Fundamentals- Perfect Black Bodies- Radiation properties and characteristics of surfaces-
Radiation of real and transparent bodies- Radiation transfer between simple shapes-

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Coefficient of relative position- Radiation transfer in black vessels.
MEP 625 Thermal Radiation (2):
Thermal radiation in gases-Radiation in absorbing, emissive, and scattering materials-
Methods of calculating the relative position coefficient – Radiation transfer in non-black
vessels- Monte Carlo Method.
MEP 626 Solar Energy, Collection and Storage:
Introduction- Solar angels Engineering-Extraterrestrial and on-ground solar radiation: its
nature, characteristics, and quantity- Measurement methods for solar radiation- Transmission
of solar radiation through transparent and partially transparent media- Radiation
characteristics of different types of surfaces- Shading calculations- Collection of solar energy-
Flat plate collectors- Concentrators- Storage.
MEP 627 Solar Energy Utilization:
Classification of applications according to temperature levels- Heating of Fluids and
buildings- Cooling and Air-conditioning- Passive and non-passive systems- Drying of
products- Water desalination- Water pumping – Power generation using solar energy-
Economics of solar systems.
MEP 628 Power Stations:
Power generation and consumption- Types of power stations – Steam power stations- Gas
turbine power stations- Diesel engine power stations- Combined cycle power stations-
Cogeneration- Nuclear power stations- Energy storage- Power stations and the environmental
pollution.
MEP 629 Refrigeration:
Main components of vapor-compression refrigeration systems: types, operation and
performance- Matching of system components- Absorption refrigeration- Thermo-electric
refrigeration- Gas liquidification- Optimum design of refrigeration system- Energy utilization
in refrigeration- Types of refrigerants and comparison among them
MEP 630 Nuclear Engineering:
Introduction- Principles of nuclear physics and reactors physics- Nuclear fission or fusion-
Nuclear radiations- Calculations of reactor-core- Protection from nuclear radiations- Neutron
cycles and reactor control- Nuclear power stations- Reactor safety – Selection and Testing of
the locations of nuclear power stations.
MEP 631 Energy Storage and Recovery:
Types and energy forms- The need for energy storage- Storage capacity evaluation- Methods
of energy storage- Mechanical energy storage- Water pumping- Compressed air- Storage of
thermal energy- Storage of sensible heat- Storage in liquids and solids- storage in phase
changing materials- Heat exchangers for energy storage- Energy storage in refrigeration
systems-Ice storage – chilled water storage- Chemical storage.
MEP 632 Numerical Methods in Heat Transfer:
Introduction-Governing equations- Thermal conduction in multi-dimensions-Convection and
diffusion-Different numerical solution methods-General applications.
MEP 633 Thermal Design of Electronic Systems:
Introduction- Review of heat transfer basics- Classification of electronic systems- Thermal
circuits and networks- Thermal resistance of contacting surfaces- Heat exchangers- Air forced
cooling- Design for special cases.
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MEP 634 Advanced Psychrometry and Its Applications:

Psychometric charts and processes- Processes of Air-Water direct contact- Enthalpy
difference- Air washers- Cooling Towers – Water spray dehumidification- Cooling coils –
Dehumidification by absorption materials.
MEP 635 Special Course:
Special topics course.
LAN 601 Technical Languish and Report Writing:
Special Mandatory course in Technical English Languish and Report Writing.
MEP 641 Special Elected Topics (1):
Special course.
MEP 642 Special Elected Topics (2):
Special course.
MEP 699 (mandatory course for Master of Science Degree) M. Sc. Thesis:
M. Sc. Thesis work according to the field of specialization. It is equivalent to a total of 18
credit hours.
MEP 741 Advanced Elected Topics (1):
Special course.
MEP 742 Advanced Elected Topics (2):
Special course.
MEP 799 (mandatory course for The Ph. D. Degree) Ph. D. Dissertation:
Ph. D. Dissertation work according to the field of specialization. It is equivalent to a total of
30 credit hours.

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Mechanical Design and Production Engineering Department
196 Mechanical Design and Production Engineering

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Diploma Degree in Mechanical Design and Production Engineering
Diploma Qualification Stage (12 Credit Hours)

Compulsory Courses (4 Credit Hours):
Credit
Hours
MTH581 Utilization of Computers in Engineering System 2 -
MDP560 Statistics and Data Analysis 2 -
Elective Courses (8 Credit Hours):

Code Course Title Credit
Prerequisite
Hours
MDP511 Computer Adided Design 2 -
MDP512 Engineering Tribology 2 -
MDP521 Engineering Materials and Selection 2 -
MDP522 Engineering Measurements 2 -
MDP531 Industrial Operation research 2 -
MDP532 Production Planning and Control 2 -
MDP541 Design of Hydraulic & Pneumatic control System 2 -
MDP542 Mechanical Vibration and Applications 2 -
MDP551 Elastic Stress Analysis 2 -
MDP552 Experimental and Numerical stress analysis 2 -
Diploma Specialization Stage (18 Credit Hours)

Compulsary Courses (6 Credit hours)
Credit
Hours
MDP580 Project 6 -
Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours)
Mechanical Design Diploma
Credit
Hours
MDP513 Design of Tribological Elements 3 -
MDP514 Maintenance Engineering 3 -
MDP515 Failures Analysis and Fault Diagnosis 3 -
MDP516 Machine Condition Monitoring 3 -
MDP517 Optimum Design of Mechanical Components 3 -
MDP518 Machine Tool Design 3 -
MDP519 Design Codes and Applications 3 -

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Production Engineering Diploma
Prerequisite
Hours
MDP523 Casting Engineering 3 -
MDP524 Welding Engineering 3 -
MDP525 Cutting & Machining Engineering 3 -
MDP526 Forming Engineering 3 -
MDP527 Fixtures & Jigs Engineering 3 -
MDP528 Computer-Aided Manufacturing 3 -
MDP529 Tool Engineering 3 -
Industrial Engineering Diploma

Credit
Hours
MDP533 Productivity measurments & Improvement 3 -
MDP534 Industrial Economy 3 -
MDP535 Industrial Management 3 -
MDP536 Project Management 3 -
MDP537 Industrial Facilities Analysis 3 -
MDP538 Techno-economic Feasibility Studies 3 -
MDP539 Quality Assurance & its Applications 3 -
System Dynamics Diploma

Code Course Title Credit Prerequisite
Hours
MDP543 Fluid Power Control 3 -
MDP544 Mechanical Vibration & Predictive Maintenance 3 -
MDP545 Automatic Control & Applications 3 -
MDP546 Introduction to Robot Technology 3 -
MDP547 Mechanisms: Theory and Applications 3 -
MDP548 Introduction to Mechatronics 3 -
MDP549 Digital Control System 3 -
Solid Mechanics Diploma

Code Credit
Course Title Prerequisite
Hours
MDP553 3
Inelastic Stress Analysis -
MDP554 3
Plastics and Composite Materials -
MDP555 Finite Element Stress Analysis 3 -
MDP556 Fatigue Analysis of Structures 3 -
MDP557 Fracture & Failure Analysis 3 -
MDP558 Stress Analysis of Pressure Vessels & Piping 3 -

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M.Sc. Degree in Mechanical Design and Production Engineering
Credit
Hours
GENxxx Technical Writing Refer to Regulations
TOEFL Test Refer to Regulations
MDP660 Statistical Analysis and Design of Experiment 3 -
MDP670 Computer Application in Mechanical Design and Production 3 -
MDP699 M.Sc. Thesis 18 -
Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours selected from two groups of the next list) – See Arabic
Section
Ph.D. Degree in Mechanical Design and Production Engineering

Credit
Hours
Admission Test Refer to Regulations
TOEFL Test Refer to Regulations
MDP660 Statistical Analysis and Design of Experiment If not Studied before in
MDP670 Computer Application in Mechanical Design and Production the last five years
MDP701 Qualifying Exam 4 -
MDP799 Ph.D. Thesis 30 -
Elective Courses (14 Credit Hours not studied before)- See Arabic Section
Group 1: Mechanical Design
Credit
Hours
MDP611 Computer-Aided Mechanical Design 3 -
MDP612 Tribology 3 -
MDP613 Mechanical Systems Design 3 -
MDP614 Optimum Design 3 -
MDP615 Geometric Modeling 3 -
MDP619 Advanced Topics in Mechanical Design 2 -
Group 2: Production and Material Engineering

Prerequisite
Hours
MDP621 Material Engineering 3 -
MDP622 Composite Materials 3 -
MDP623 Casting Engineering 3 -
MDP624 Welding Engineering 3 -
MDP625 Metal Forming Engineering 3 -

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Prerequisite
Hours
MDP626 Metal Cutting Engineering 3 -
MDP627 Jigs and Fixtures Engineering 3 -
MDP628 Tool Engineering 3 -
MDP629 Advanced Topics in Production and Materials Engineering 2 -
Group 3: Industrial Engineering

Prerequisite
Hours
MDP631 Advanced Industrial Operations Research 3 -
MDP632 Industrial Operations Planning and Control 3 -
MDP633 Modeling and Analysis of Industrial Systems 3 -
MDP634 Industrial Economics and Costing 3 -
MDP635 Quality Assurance 3 -
MDP636 Evaluation and Improvement of Industrial Systems
3 -
Performance
MDP637 Industrial Project Management 3 -
MDP639 Advanced Selected Topics in Industrial Engineering 2 -
Group 4: System Dynamics

Prerequisite
Hours
MDP641 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems 3 -
MDP642 Mechanical Vibrations 3 -
MDP643 Systems Dynamics 3 -
MDP644 Analytical Dynamics 3 -
MDP645 Automatic Control &and Applications 3 -
MDP646 Robotics Engineering 3 -
MDP647 Mechatronics 3 -
MDP649 Advanced Topics in System dynamics and control 2 -
Group 5: Solid Mechanics

Prerequisite
Hours
MDP651 Applied Elasticity 3 -
MDP652 Applied Plasticity 3 -
MDP653 Mechanics of Deformable Solids 3 -
MDP654 Mechanics of Inelastic Solids 3 -
MDP655 Finite Element Method 3 -
MDP656 Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis 3 -
MDP659 Advanced Topics in Solid Mechanics 2 -

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Description of Courses
MDP511: Computer Aided Design

Implementation of commercial CAD packages in machine design, examples on welded joints,
shafts, bearings, springs, gears, brakes, and clutches.
MDP512: Engineering Tribology
Tribological properties of materials, composite materials, wear-resistant materials, friction
materials, bearing materials, surface coatings and surface treatment, solid lubricants, viscous
flow and viscous film lubricants, greases, lubricant additives. Applications: engine oils,
synthetic oils, machine tools.
MDP513: Design of Tribological Elements
Application of tribological principles in the design of bearings, gears, frictional rotating
devices, frictional components. Gaskets.
MDP514: Maintenance Engineering
Introduction, maintenance policies, probabilistic fault distribution. Methods of calculating
reliability. Methods of calculating redundancy. Improving reliability and redundancy.
Inspection techniques of equipment and components. Techniques of fabrication and repair of
spare parts.
MDP515: Failure Analysis and Fault Diagnosis
Modes of failure. Fault diagnosis. Causes of failure. Methods of failure analysis. Non-
destructive evaluation. Fault tree analysis. Monitoring techniques.
MDP516: Machine Condition Monitoring
Machine condition monitoring techniques. Analysis of vibrations fingerprint. Methods of
analytical chemistry of lubricants and cooling fluids. Temperature monitoring, Diagnostics
techniques.
MDP517: Optimum Design of Mechanical Components
Concepts, formulation, and definitions. Posing the problem in a non-dimensional form and
problem classification. Applications of optimum design. Optimum solution in one-dimension
and multi dimensions. Bounded optimal solutions. Direct and indirect methods. Applications
in mechanical design.
MDP518: Machine Tool Design
Design of machine tools: Frames, sliders, gearboxes and tool feed mechanisms. Design of jigs
and fixtures: Design of handling equipment: hoisting devices and transportation systems.
MDP519: Design Codes and Applications
International codes for the design of various parts, components, and machines to ensure safety
in production and performance. Design codes for pressure vessels and gear transmission
system- power transmission devices, tanks, filters, pipelines…etc.

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MDP521 Engineering Materials & Selection
Testing of materials at high strain rate- Materials Microstructures and its fracture toughness
relationship- Principle of Fracture Mechanics- Introduction to polymers and composite materials.
MDP522 Engineering Measurements
Sources of errors- calibration- voltage- time- force- torque- frequency- velocity- fluid flow-
viscosity- power- efficiency- liquid level- linear displacement- area- surface roughness- angle
and straightness angular displacement- strain- stress- temperature and vibration
measurements.
MDP523 Casting Engineering
Casting processes- Mold design- Melting- solidification of metals and alloys- inspection and
quality control of castings.
MDP524 Welding Engineering
Welding processes- Heat transfer during welding- Welding Metallurgy- weldability of metals
and alloys- welds defects- welded joints evaluation and testing- codes and specifications
MDP525 Cutting & Machining Engineering
Machining operations- orthogonal cutting- oblique cutting- dynamometer- friction and heat
during cutting machineability of metals- surface roughness- economics and optimization of
cutting conditions.
MDP526 Forming Engineering
Formability of metals- study of forming processes -Forming technology and factors affecting
the formability-Forming force calculation-Tooling engineering-Defects and remedies
MDP527 Fixtures & Jigs Engineering
Dimensions and tolerances- inspection- Gauges and gauges materials- indicating and automatic
limit gauges- definition of jigs and fixtures- drilling jigs- milling fixtures- turning and grinding
fixtures.
MDP528 Computer Aided Manufacturing
Introduction- Manufacturing data base- Computer aided process planning-Automatic handling
and storing- Automatic inspection systems- Flexible Manufacturing systems- Applications
MDP529 Tool Engineering
Basic elements of cutting tools and specifications- Form tools- Principles of tool generation-
Tool grinding- Applications on the types of tools- Punching and cutting dies- Die clearance
and die forming- bending and forming dies- strip layout.
MDP531: Industrial Operations Research
Mathematical programming and its industrial applications, resource allocation models,
transportation networks models, network flows, mathematical programming models, non-
linear programming models, decision making models, case studies.

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MDP532: Production Planning and Control
Introduction, forecasting models, operations planning, materials requirement planning,
capacity requirement planning, scheduling, inventory control, production control,
performance evaluation, computer aided process planning.
MDP533: Productivity Measurement and Improvement
Basic principles, productivity measurement units, total and partial productivity measurement,
work productivity, techniques of productivity analysis, designing performance indicators, models
and methods of productivity improvement, international indicators in industry, case studies.
MDP534: Industrial Economy
Introduction, industrial costing systems, break-even analysis, present worth analysis,
comparing alternatives, replacement models, depreciation models, feasibility studies, cost
reduction programs.
MDP535: Industrial Management
Introduction to management science, functions of management, principles of planning,
principles of industrial organization and leadership, decision making, follow-up, performance
evaluation measures, productivity, technology management and planning, technology
transfer.
MDP536: Project Management
Project analysis, project activity networks, balancing time and cost, project requirements
planning, follow-up of cost, time and implementation activities, planning and follow-up
report design, using computer software in project management, case studies.
MDP537: Industrial Facilities Analysis
Industrial facilities planning, determination of industrial support and service needs, methods
and models for internal planning of factories, material handling systems, warehouses and
inventory planning, facility location, methods of evaluation and improvement, computer
software used in facilities planning.
MDP538: Techno-economic Feasibility Studies
Product description and production strategy, product structure, planning of technological
operations, production resources planning, expansion planning, factory layout, estimating
investment and operating costs, cash-flow analysis, economic measures and comparing
alternatives.
MDP 539: Quality Assurance and Applications
Definitions of quality, economics of quality, control charts, sampling plans, vendor
evaluation, principles of quality assurance, quality circles, quality improvement programs,
Project.
MDP541: Design of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems
Introduction. Calculation of motor loads- Installation of hydraulic circuits and component

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selection. Static analysis of hydraulic circuits- Servo-hydraulic control systems and component
selection- Design of pneumatic control systems and component selection. Industrial applications.
MDP542: Mechanical Vibrations and Applications
Introduction. Sensors and vibrations measurement devices. Vibration isolation and
absorption. Vibration isolators and their design. Balancing of rigid rotating equipment.
Balancing of elastic rotating equipment.
MDP543: Fluid Power Control
Introduction. Power transmission fluids. Basic fluid power control systems. Hydraulic pumps
and compressors. Hydraulic pneumatic motors. Fluid control valves and their static
performance characteristics. Fluid transporting pipes and tubes. Introduction to the design of
simple circuits.
MDP544: Mechanical Vibration and Predictive Maintenance
Introduction. Advantages of applying predictive maintenance systems. Selection of predictive
maintenance system and strategy. Preparation of predictive maintenance program. Principles
of mechanical vibration measurements. Monitoring of machinery and fault diagnosis.
MDP545 – Automatic Control and Applications
Introduction. Process modeling using time response and frequency response. Specifications of
control systems. Adjustment of classical controllers. Effect of process impedance upon the
performance of control systems. Using computer packages to analyze and design control systems.
MDP546: Introduction to Robot Technology
Definition of robot and its applications. General structure of robot systems and functions.
Mechanical components of robots. Transmission and operation systems. Measurement
systems. Robot control and programming systems. Specifications of robot performance.
Robot selection. Introduction to robot simulation.
MDP547: Mechanisms: Theory and Applications
Introduction. Mechanism elements. Hoisting mechanisms. Gear and cam mechanism. Friction
drive mechanisms. Applications to handling equipment. Balancing of rotating and reciprocating
machines.
MDP548: Introduction to Mechatronics
Introduction. Transducers of: displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, moment, and pressure.
Electric signal conditioning. Measurement systems. Processors. Microprocessors and Programmable
Logic Controls (PLC). Analysis of electro-mechanical systems. Industrial applications.
MDP549: Digital Control Systems
Introduction. Computer systems structure. Linear systems and sampling. Modeling of digital
systems. Principles of signal processing. Software engineering of digital control systems and
their operating systems in real time. Applications.
MDP551: Elastic Stress Analysis
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Stress, strain, conditions of equilibrium and compatibility. Linear elasticity relations. Hybrid materials.
Nonlinear material relations. Problems involving bars, frames, shells, and discs. Applications.
MDP552: Numerical and Experimental Stress Analysis
Experimental techniques for measuring stresses and strains. Modeling and simulations. Data
analysis. Applications. Introduction to the Finite Element Method. Applications to bar and
beam problems and to planar stress analysis problems.
MDP553: Inelastic Stress Analysis
Theory of plasticity. Yield criteria. Deformation and strain hardening. Elasto-plastic stress
analysis. Limit analysis. Time-dependent behavior. Creep and relaxation. Applications.
Fatigue analysis. Material behavior under cyclic loading. Applications.
MDP554: Mechanics of Plastics and Composites
Introduction to polymers: thermoplastic materials and thermoset materials. Rubbery
materials: physical and mechanical properties. Design of components made from plastic.
Hybrid materials: fiber material and matrix materials. Strength and stiffness properties.
Reinforcement using short and continuous fibers. Reinforced plates. Fiber-reinforced pressure
vessels. Other technological applications.
MDP555: Stress Analysis using Finite Elements
Principles of finite element method. Applications to bar and beam elements and to plane
stress and strain problems. Plane and shell elements. Solid elements. Applications to elastic
problems using commercial packages.
MDP556: Fatigue Analysis of Structures
Classification of fatigue failures. High cycle fatigue. Combined stresses. Accumulated
damage. Low cycle fatigue. Thermal fatigue. Analysis of fatigue cycles. Methods of fatigue
cycles counting. Crack growth. Design against fatigue fracture. Correlation between creep
and fatigue. Applications.
MDP557: Fracture and Failure Analysis
Principles of linear elastic fracture mechanics. Plasticity effects. Design for brittle fracture.
Crack growth. Failure classification. Failure prevention. Case-studies of failure of mechanical
equipment.
MDP558: Stress Analysis of Pressure Vessels & Piping
Introduction to stress analysis in plates and shells. Stress analysis in pressure vessel. Stress
analysis in weldments. Applications from design codes. Standards employed in the design of
pipelines, using computers in the design of complex pipelines. Design of piping networks
under critical operational loading condition. Design of piping headers.
MDP560: Statistics and Data Analysis
Statistical applications in engineering, Data sampling and collection, data representation and
analysis, sampling distribution, point and interval estimation, correlation and regression,

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simple testing of hypotheses, Applications.
MDP611: Computer Aided Design
Principles of numerical analysis techniques suitable for mechanical design. Applications of
limited integration in the design of mechanical components and systems: mechanism joints,
frames, and structures using ready-made packages.
MDP612: Tribology
Fundamental theorem of friction. Wear phenomena. Wear mechanisms. Theory of lubrication.
Hydrodynamic bearings. Axial thrust bearings. Lubrication fluids. Gaskets. Hydrostatic
bearings. Applications.
MDP613: Mechanical Systems Design
The design process. Introduction and procedures. Design analysis. The design cycle: actual
design, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, design considerations.
Functional and operational requirements. Probabilistic considerations.
MDP614: Optimum Design
Concepts, formulation, and basic definitions. Problem statement in dimensional forms and
problem classification. Fields of optimal design. Optimal solution techniques in one
dimension and multi-dimensions. Bounded and unbounded optimal solutions. Direct and
indirect methods. Applications to mechanical components.
MDP615: modeling of geometric shapes
Equipment and programs for computer aided drafting. Program structure and classification.
Engineering modeling. Wireframes. Surface and solid modeling. Geometric transformation.
Translation, scaling, rotation, skewing, zooming, perspective, structure and contents of
drawing data. Application to existing packages.
MDP619: Advanced Topics in Mechanical Design
MDP621: Materials Engineering

Controlling the mechanical properties via chemical composition, microstructure and
manufacturing methods- Material properties under different type of loads- Fracture
mechanics- Materials selection.
MDP622: Composite materials
Description and application of composite materials- Composites materials manufacturing
methods- Testing of Composites materials- Design analysis for composites parts.
MDP623: Casting Engineering
Metallurgy of casting- Melt program and solidification control- Casting design- Quality
control of cast products.
MDP624: Welding Engineering
Welding techniques and filler metal- Heat transfer during welding process- welding defects
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(cause and remedies) - quality assessment and inspection of weldments. Welding process
planning and total quality management of welding process.
MDP625: Metal Cutting Engineering
Machining process- elastic and plastic fracture behavior- mechanics of chip formation - Insert
tools- heat generation and temperature measurement- Force measurements- Tool life phenomena-
Tool life evaluation- tool geometry- Machining economics- Non conventional machining.
MDP626: Metal Forming Engineering
Basic principle- analysis methods of forming – Application on the formability of metals- Case
study in the forming processes.
MDP627: Jigs and fixtures Engineering
Systems of tolerances- Geometrical tolerances- Inspection- Gauges design-Jigs and fixtures
design- Machining accuracy using jigs and fixtures- grinding fixtures.
MDP628: Tool Engineering
Cutting tools materials- Tool geometry- tools specification- forming tool design- Principles of
surface generation- tool grinding- punching tool and shearing tools design- punching and
shearing tools clearance- bending and forming tools design- strip planning and optimization.
MDP629: Advanced Topics in production and Materials Engineering
MDP631: Advanced Industrial Operations Research

Advanced topics in linear programming, goal programming - parametric programming-
integer programming- non-linear programming (constrained and unconstrained) - multiple
objective problems- industrial applications.
MDP632: Industrial Operations Planning & Control
Introduction- principles of operations planning - production planning - materials requirement
planning- operations scheduling- fundamentals of production control- performance
evaluation- using computers in operations planning and control.
MDP633: Modeling & Analysis of Industrial Systems
Facilities design- performance analysis for industrial systems- graphical techniques-
mathematical techniques- simulation models- statistical analysis techniques- comparing
alternatives- case studies.
MDP634: Industrial Economics & Costing
Introduction- industrial costing systems- unit cost- standard cost- present worth analysis-
break-even analysis- comparing alternatives- cost elements for performance evaluation-
improvement programs for cost reduction- case studies.
MDP635: Quality Assurance
Definitions of quality- total quality management- quality engineering- quality organization-
quality planning and control- quality assurance- quality improvement programs- quality
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information systems.
MDP636: Evaluation & Improvement of Industrial Systems Performance
Introduction and basic definitions- methods and indicators for performance measurement-
performance evaluation- performance improvement techniques- planning and application of
performance improvement programs- information systems for performance improvement.
MDP637: Industrial Project Management
Basic definitions- industrial project life cycle- the environment of industrial projects- project
organization and work breakdown structure- project planning methods- estimating time and
cost- projects follow-up- computer systems for project management.
MDP639 Advanced Topics in Industrial Engineering
MDP641: Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control System

General theorem for fluid power control systems. System components: pumps, valves,
cylinders…etc. Dynamic modeling and analysis of fluid power control systems. Effect of
power transmission lines. Selection of suitable volume for hydraulic and pneumatic control
systems. Analysis and performance of hydraulic control systems.
MDP642: Mechanical Vibrations
Eeigenvalue problems. Different forms of natural vibrations. Mechanical vibrations of
parametric systems. Vibrations of continuous systems. Frames, wings, plates, membranes.
Approximate analysis methods. Numerical methods. Using the finite element method and
available packages. Random vibrations.
MDP643: System Dynamics
Introduction to mechanical system dynamics, modeling of mechanical systems. Mechanical
system behavior in the time and frequency domains. Available computer packages. Stability
analysis. Applications.
MDP644: Analytical Dynamics
Review of dynamics laws. Hamilton principles. Lagrangian equations of motion. Rigid body
kinematics. Motion representation through Euler angles. Motion of axisymmetric bodies.
Theory of stability. Applications.
MDP645: Automatic Control and Applications
Modeling of linear systems in the state space. State transfer matrices. Response of linear
systems. Properties of control systems, monitoring and stability. Modification of system
properties using feedback input for all states and polarity. Design using second order linear
rank. State monitoring system. Low order monitoring systems. Calman filter.
MDP646: Robotics Engineering
Robot construction, roles, and basic components. Robot workspace. Mathematical techniques
and available packages. Planning robot motion path. Robot programming and control.
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Determination of numerical value of the physical robot elements.
MDP647: Mechatronics
Introduction. Modeling and performance of sensors of mechanical, thermal, electrical
variables. Preparation and conditioning of electric signals. Performance of measurement
systems. Modeling and performance of processors. Programmable logic controls (PLC).
Analysis of static and dynamic performance of electronically and mechanically controlled
microprocessors.
MDP649: Advanced Topics in System Dynamics and Control
MDP651: Applied Elasticity

States of stress and strain. Elastic relations. Mathematical solution of elasticity problems.
Stress function. Applications. Experimental techniques in stress analysis. Principles of
numerical methods.
MDP652: Applied Plasticity
Principles of the theory of plasticity. Yield theories, flow rules, and hardening rules. Analysis
of metal forming processes. Methods of virtual work. Uniform slab. Limit loads. applications
to rolling, extrusion, and wire drawing processes. Applications in sheet metal work.
MDP653: Mechanics of Deformable Solids
States of stress and strain. Linear elasticity. The finite element method. Principles of the
theory of plasticity. Yield criteria, flow and hardening rules. Applications to the elasto-plastic
behavior of frame and mechanical components.
MDP654: Mechanics of Inelastic Solids
Introduction to Cartesian tensors. Stress and strain state. Analysis methods. Constitutive
relations of materials: linear elasticity, linear visco-elasticity, nonlinear visco-elasticity.
Plasticity and creep. Application to frames and components using constitutive relations.
MDP655: The Finite Element Method
Principles of the finite element method. Bar and beam elements. Plane problems. Plate and
shell elements. Solid elements. Application to elasticity, plasticity, and creep, fracture
mechanics. Dynamic analysis and heat transfer.
MDP656: Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis.
Principles of linear elastic fracture mechanics. Elasto-plastic fracture mechanics. Safe design
against cracks. Crack growth. Failure classification. Failure prevention. Case-studies of
failure of mechanical equipment.
MDP659: Advanced Topics in Solid Mechanics
MDP670: Computational Methods in Mechanical design and production

Numerical Methods for differentiation, integration and solution of differential equations.
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Finite difference methods, finite elements techniques. Programming Software. Applications.
MDP660: Statistical analysis and Design of Experiments
Data sampling, sampling distribution, single sample analysis, point and interval estimation,
one and two samples tests of hypothesis. Single and multiple regressions, single factor
experiments, analysis of variance, design of multiple factor experiments.
MDP699: M.Sc. Thesis
MDP701: Qualifying Exam
MDP799: Ph.D. Thesis

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Aeronautics and Space Engineering Department
211 Aeronautics & Space Engineering

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The student needs 38 credit hours. (18 credit hours of introductory courses and 20 credit
hours in diploma complementary courses).
Aerospace Department may offer any of the following Diploma specialties.
1-Airplane Design Diploma
2-Rocket propulsion Diploma
4-Aircraft transportation Diploma
5-Aerospace technology and applications Diploma
Diploma introductory courses (18 credit hours)
These coursers (18 credit hours) are given to all Diploma students in all Diploma specialties
Code Course title Crdt. hrs Pre-requisite
MTH-6xx Advanced Mathematics 2 -
MTH-6xx Advances Computers 2 -
AER6xx English technical language 2 -
AER501 Numerical Methods in Aerospace Engineering 2 -
AER502 Experimental Methods in Aerospace Engineering 2 -
AER503 Aerospace Applications of Management and Operations Research 2 -
AER5xx Elective course-1 2 -
AER5xx Elective course-2 2 -
AER598 Seminar 2 -
Diploma complementary courses (20 credit hours)

These courses (20 credit hours) are designed for each of the Diploma specialties
AER5xx Elective course in Aerodynamics 2 -
AER5xx Elective course in structural Analysis 2 -
AER5xx Elective course in Propulsion systems 2 -
AER5xx Elective course in Control and Flight Mechanics 2 -
AER599 4 Elective courses 4x2 -
AER503 Project 4 -
Each Diploma student chooses 4 elective courses from the 500 level course lists. Two of these
courses are from the 500 level course list of the Diploma specialty of interest. Each of the
other two elective courses is chosen from the 500 course list of two other Diploma specialties.
This is done under the supervision of the academic advisor and certified by the Aerospace
engineering department committee and the Faculty of engineering committee.
Elective courses for Diploma Specialties
1-Airplane Design Diploma
AER510 Aerodynamics of airplanes and rockets 2 -
AER520 Structural analysis of airplanes and rockets 2 -
AER521 Design of airframes 2 -
AER522 Maintenance of airborne vehicles 2 -
AER530 Flight Mechanics and control-1 2 -
AER541 Components of propulsion systems 2 -
AER542 Performance of propulsion systems 2 -

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2-Propulsion and rocket engineering diploma
AER510 Aerodynamics of airplanes and rockets 2 -
AER511 Gas dynamics 2 -
AER512 Aerodynamics of turbomachinery 2
AER540 Control of Propulsion systems 2 -
AER543 Propulsion system technology 2 -
AER544 Design of jet engines 2 -
AER545 Design of rocket engines 2 -
AER546 Heat transfer applications 2 -
AER547 Combustion in propulsion systems 2 -
3-Air transportation Diploma

AER503 Operations research and management in aerospace engineering 2 -
AER513 Aerodynamics for Airplanes 2 -
AER521 Design of airframes 2 -
AER532 Control systems 2 -
AER533 Engine and airborne vehicles performance 2 -
AER543 Propulsion system technology 2 -
AER548 Propulsion systems 2 -
AER550 Air transportation engineering 2 -
AER551 Airport engineering 2 -
AER552 Design specifications for engines and airborne vehicles 2 -
4- Space technology and applications

4-a- Space applications
AER560 Atmospheric physics 2 -
AER561 Introduction to remote sensing 2 -
AER562 Earth observation and early warning systems of natural 2 -
phenomena
AER563 Geographic information systems, GIS 2 -
AER564 Processing of space observation data 2 -
AER565 Global Positioning Systems GPS 2 -
AER566 Surveying and mapping using space observation data 2 -
AER567 Managing resources using space observation data (water, 2 -
minerals,..)
AER568 Weather perdition and climate change 2 -
4-b Space technology

AER570 Environment and physics of outer space 2 -
AER571 Introduction to satellite design 2 -
AER572 Control of space vehicles 2 -
AER573 Space propulsion systems 2 -
AER574 Structural design of space vehicle 2 -
AER575 Orbit mechanics and space navigation 2 -
AER576 Sensor design 2 -
AER577 Ground systems for satellite control and operation 2 -

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AER578 Space propulsion systems 2 -
AER579 Selected topics 2 -
AER508 Space system economy 2 -
AER509 Space and environment legislation 2 -
Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering

The student requires 38 credit hours to accomplish the MSc degree (18 credit hours of 600
level courses + 2 credit hours for English and technical language and communication skills
and 18 credit hours in MSc. Thesis)
MSc Degree requirements
MTH-6xx Higher mathematics 2 -
MTH-6xx Advanced computers 2 -
AER6xx English technical language and communication skills 2 -
AER601 Numerical methods in Aerospace engineering 2* -
AER602 Experimental methods in Aerospace engineering -
AER6xx 6 Elective Master courses 2 x6 -
AER699 Master Thesis 18 -
Total 38 -
Besides the higher mathematics, advanced computers, English technical language and
communication skills and the Master Thesis , the student, under the supervision of his
academic advisor chooses only one out of two courses* , either the Numerical methods in
Aerospace engineering or the Experimental methods in Aerospace engineering, depending on
his research work. The student completes his MSc courseware by taking six additional
elective 600 level courses distributed as follows:
1- Three 600 level Aerospace engineering elective courses specialized in the student MSc
research topic (Major Courseware).
2- Three 600 level elective aerospace engineering related courses which are not specialized in
the student MSc research topic (Minor Courseware). The three minor courses are chosen
from the other five Aerospace engineering specialty 600 level elective courses list, , each
course from a different specialty. At most one of these minor courses may be taken from
the 600 level courses in other departments of the Faculty of Engineering in Cairo
University. Priority is given to Aerospace engineering courses.
These MSc courses are chosen under the supervision of the academic advisor. This choice is
certified by the Aerospace engineering department committee and the committee of the
Faculty of engineering in Cairo University.
MSc Aerodynamic courses
AER610 Advanced Aerodynamics 2 -
AER611 Aerodynamics of incompressible flow 2 -
AER612 Boundary layer and turbulence 2 -
AER613 Aerodynamics at supersonic speeds 2 -
AER614 Numerical methods in Aerodynamics 2 -
AER615 Experimental methods in aerodynamics 2 -
AER616 Aerodynamics of turbine engines 2 -
AER617 Aerodynamic design of airborne vehicles 2 -
AER618 Aerodynamic design and performance of wind turbines 2 -

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AER619 Environmental and pollution aerodynamics 2 -
AER620 Aerodynamics for buildings, housing systems and archeology 2 -
AER621 Mesh generation and data visualization in aerodynamics 2 -
AER622 Aerodynamic information management 2 -
AER623 Selected topics in Aerodynamics 2 -
AER560 Atmospheric physics 2 -
MSc Structural analysis and design courses

AER630 Balance and Stability of structures 2 -
AER631 Dynamics of structures 2 -
AER632 Optimum structural design 2 -
AER633 Analysis and design of composite materials 2 -
AER634 Structures computer aided design 2 -
AER635 Solid mechanics 2 -
AER636 Fracture mechanics 2 -
AER637 Finite element and Finite strip methods 2 -
AER638 Plasticity 2 -
AER639 Design for creep and fatigue 2 -
AER640 Numerical methods in structural analysis 2 -
AER641 Analysis and design of rocket structures 2 -
AER642 Theory of plates and shells 2 -
AER643 Aero elasticity 2 -
AER644 Experimental methods in structural analysis 2 -
AER645 Selected topics in Structures 2 -
AER646 Operations research-1 2 -
AER647 Operations research-2 2 -
MSc flight mechanics and control courses

AER650 Modern control of flight systems 2 -
AER651 Optimum control of airborne vehicles 2 -
AER652 Rocket control systems 2 -
AER653 Robots 2 -
AER654 Performance, control and stability of airborne vehicles 2 -
AER655 Applications to industrial control 2 -
AER656 Fluid system control 2 -
AER657 Selected topics in flight control 2 -
MSc propulsion systems courses

AER670 Combustion in propulsion systems 2 AER305
AER671 Turbo-machinery 2 AER306
AER672 Rocket engines 2 AER405
AER673 Experimental methods in propulsion systems 2 AER306
AER674 Numerical methods in propulsion systems 2 AER402
AER675 Jet engines 2 AER405
AER676 Advanced heat transfer 2 AER305
AER677 Selected topics in propulsion 2 -

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MSc Air transportation courses
AER680 System analysis and design 2 AER305
AER681 Airport system engineering 2 AER306
AER682 Air transportation engineering 2 AER405
AER683 Aircraft maintenance systems 2 AER306
AER684 Selected topics in aircraft operations research 2 -
MSc Space technology and applications courses

AER570 Environment and physics of outer space 2 -
AER690 Gyroscopic systems 2 -
AER691 Systems and measurement instruments in flying vehicles 2 -
AER692 Navigation systems 2 -
PhD degree in Aerospace engineering

PhD student is required to accomplish 52 credit hours (4 credits for the qualifying
comprehensive PhD exam + 18 credit hours divided into 8 credit hours for 600 level courses
and 10 credit hours for the 700 level courses +30 credit hours for the PhD thesis.). The
students may request to waive six credit hours of already studied 600 level courses in the
MSC courseware if they are related to his aerospace study specialty. This request requires the
approval of the academic advisor, the department committee and the Faculty committee. If the
six credit hours are not waived, the student takes six 700 level courses. If the six credit hours
are waived, the student takes four 700 level courses. If No credit hours are waived, the PhD
courseware requirement will be as follows
Degree requirements, No credit hours waived

AER700 Qualifying Comprehensive PhD Exam 4 -
AER7xx Elective course in Aerodynamics 2 -
AER7xx Elective course in Structural analysis 2 -
AER7xx Elective course in propulsion 2 -
AER7xx Elective course in flight mechanics and control 2 -
AER7xx Elective course -1 2 -
AER799 PhD Dissertation 30 -
Total Credit hours 52
If the six 600 level credit hours already studied in MSc degree are waived, the courseware
PhD requirement will be 46 credit hours (4 credits for the qualifying comprehensive PhD
exam + 12 credit hours divided into 2 credit hours for one 600 level course and 10 credit
hours for the 700 level courses +30 credit hours for the PhD thesis). as follows
Degree requirements, six credit hours waived

AER700 Qualifying Comprehensive PhD Exam 4 -

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AER799 PhD Dissertation 30 -
Total Credit hours 46
The PhD student is allowed to take only one of the level 700 courses from other departments
in the Cairo University Faculty of engineering if it is related to the student PhD thesis. All of
the above courses in either case are chosen by the student under the supervision of the
academic advisor and are certified by the Aerospace engineering department committee and
the Faculty of engineering committee.
PhD Aerodynamic courses
AER710 Application of supercomputing in Aerospace engineering 2 -
AER711 Unsteady flow 2 -
AER712 Balance and stability of flow 2 -
AER713 Nonlinear aerodynamics for almost supersonic flow 2 -
AER714 Aerodynamic design of rockets and missiles 2 -
AER715 Aerodynamic design of vehicles 2 -
AER716 Aerodynamics in industry and transportation 2 -
AER717 Managing information in aerodynamic laboratory 2 -
PhD Structures courses

AER730 Classical structural analysis 2 -
AER731 Statistical structural design 2 -
AER732 Reliability structural design 2 -
PhD Flight mechanics and control courses

AER750 Self consistent fine tuning control 2 -
AER751 Identification , estimation and fine tuning control 2 -
AER752 Robust control 2 -
AER753 Nonlinear control systems 2 -
PhD Propulsion courses

AER770 Combustion in propulsion systems 2 AER672
AER771 Entrances and exhaust nozzles 2 AER677
AER772 Simulation and control in turbine gas engines 2 AER677
AER773 Space propulsion 2 AER674
AER774 Advanced heat transfer 2 -
AER775 Special topics in propulsion 2 -
PhD Space science and technology courses

AER790 Gyroscopic systems 2 -
AER791 Systems and measurement instruments in flying vehicles 2 -
AER792 Navigation systems 2 -
AER793 Earth observation and early warning systems of natural phenomena 2 -
AER794 Sensors design 2 -
AER795 Satellite design 2 -
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Course description
AER5xx General
AER501: Numerical methods in aerospace engineering
Review of programming techniques, concentration on program design and software
development and program output validation, data visualization techniques, linear algebra,
eigen value problem, numerical differentiation and integration, finite difference and finite
elements in solving ordinary and differential equations. Applications to aerospace structures,
aerodynamics, control mechanics and aerospace systems.
AER502: Experimental methods in aerospace engineering
Experimental methods to measure structural, aerodynamic, propulsion and control properties,
stress and strain and displacement methods, dynamic excitation, resonance, modal analysis,
aeroelastic testing, types of wind tunnels, measurement systems and instruments, calibration
methods, measurement of pressure, speed, temperature, density, humidity and airflow., data
acquisition and archiving, response time, signal processing, experimental error sources,
experimental error correction, error analysis, statistical data analysis.
AER503: Operations research and management in aerospace engineering
System planning, linear programming, waiting queues, theory of decisions, project planning,
simulation, integer programming, transportation problems, designation problem, network
analysis, sequential problems
AER504: Introduction to Aerodynamics of airplanes and space vehicles
Airplane aerodynamic components, wing standard aerofoil sections, aerodynamics of surfaces
of revolution and airplane surfaces, fuselage-wing-tail system, control surfaces, aerodynamic
derivatives, aerodynamic charts, commercial aerodynamic software
AER505: Introduction to Structural analysis of flying vehicles
Membranes, bending of shells, torsion deformation, shear lag, finite element analysis,
composite materials, and dynamics of structures
AER506: Introduction to Flight mechanics and control
Flying vehicle response to control inputs, effective surrounding environment, applications of
classical control theory, applications to modern control theory, types of sensors, properties of
continuous and discrete controllers, properties of control circuits, application of central
processor in control, types of control system in aircraft
AER507: Introduction to Propulsion systems
Turbofan engines, turboprop engine, propeller with variable pitch, engine dynamics, engine
control, and effect of engine design on performance, engine observation, performance
principles, noise and pollution.
AER508: Economics of space systems
Economics of space research and development, estimation of cost of design, production,
testing, launch, tracking and operation of satellite, cost estimate based on systems, cost
estimate based on components, types and cost of launch, optimum satellite economic design.
AER509: Space and environment laws
Treaties for peaceful use of space, laws for peaceful use of space, environment protection
against nuclear experiments.
Aerodynamics 5xx
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AER510: Aerodynamics of airplanes and rockets

Aerodynamic components of airplanes and rockets, aerodynamic components of turbo
machines, fans and compressors, rotors and stators, entrances and exhaust nozzles, bodies of
revolution, wing-fuselage-tail system for airplane, tail fuselage system for rockets,
aerodynamic derivatives, commercial aerodynamic software.
AER511: Aerodynamics of airplanes and rockets
Viscous flow, theory of micro turbulence, theory of slim bodies, similarity in high speed flow,
casual flow, property method, viscosity effect, thermal conductors effect, sparse gas
dynamics, optimum design for entrances and jets.
AER512: Aerodynamics of turbomachinery
Subsonic performance of blades, matching of multi-stage engine, near sonic and super sonic
compressors, boundary layer, three dimensional analysis, detailed flow, thermal flow engines,
surge dynamics.
AER513: Aerodynamics for airplanes
Aerodynamic components of airplanes and rockets, aerodynamic of bodies of revolution,
wing-fuselage-tail system for airplane, control surfaces, aerodynamic derivatives,
aerodynamic charts, commercial aerodynamic software.
AER514: Numerical methods in aerodynamics
Finite difference method, range of application, different formulation of equations of motion
and equilibrium, implicit and explicit method, applications on equation models, direct and
recursive solutions, solution mesh, flow visualization, methods, properties of commercial
aerodynamic software
Analysis and Design of airframe structures 5xx
AER520: Analysis airframe structures
Membranes, bending of shells, torsion deformation, shear lag, finite element analysis,
composite materials, and dynamics of structures
AER521: Analysis airframe structures
Failure theories, internal structures, fatigue, creep design, advanced topics in wing and
fuselage design, crippling of curved plates, failure of shells, stiffened panels, stiffened shells,
spar systems, stringer systems.
AER522: Maintenance systems for airborne vehicles
Principles of component replacement decision, check decision, repair and overhaul
management, reliability, scheduling, and sequential arrangement.
AER523: Structural analysis of engine and rockets
Finite element analysis, Membranes, bending of shells, torsion deformation, crippling of
shells, thermal stress analysis, random loads, random load stress analysis, dynamics of
structures
AER524: Airplane Design
Airworthiness, airplane load cases, design of airplane components, airplane systems,
integrated design, airplane production, experimental methods, case studies.
AER525: Design of airborne vehicles
Airworthiness, airplane load cases, design of airplane components, design of rocket

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components, systems in flight, integrated design
AER526: Aeroelasticity-1
Aeroelasticity phenomena, static of airframe components, steady state aerodynamics, loads on
elastic wing, divergence, control reversal
AER52٧: Aero elasticity-2
Dynamics of airframe, unsteady state aerodynamics, landing shocks, response to gusts, flutter,
experimental work on aeroelasticity
AER52٨: Experimental methods in airframe design
Measurement of stress and strain, measurement of displacement, dynamic testing, modal
analysis, modeling theory, experimental work on aeroelasticity
Flight mechanics and control
AER530: Flight mechanics-1
Introduction, static stability and control, governing equations in flying vehicles, forward
motion, lateral motion
AER531: Flight mechanics-2
Introduction, response of flying vehicles to control commands, governing equations of flying
vehicles, effect of surrounding environment, application of classical control, application of
modern control theory
AER532: Control systems
Introduction, processing of discrete and continuous signals, types of sensors, continuous and
discrete controllers, characteristics of control circuits, application of central processor in
control, types of aircraft systems.
AER533: Performance of flying vehicles and engines
governing equations of flying vehicles, forward and lateral motion, flying vehicle response to
atmospheric variations. Performance of flying vehicles, control of flying vehicles, evaluation
of engine performance, general engine characteristics, engine deterioration, relationship
between engine parameters, gas flow analysis.
AER5xx Propulsion of flying vehicles
AER540: Control of propulsion systems
Modeling and simulation of propulsion systems, design of controllers, classical design, design
in the variables ranges
AER541: Propulsion system components
Components of turbo-fan engines, components of turbo-prop engines, variable pitch propeller,
types of rocker engines, types of jet engines, effect of engine components on engine
performance, engine monitoring, and maintenance principles
AER542: Performance of propulsion systems
Performance measures of turbo-fan and turbo-pro engines with constant or variable pitch
propeller, performance measures of rocket and jet engines, variation of engine performance
with speed and ambient conditions, temperature, humidity, pressure, air density and see level
elevation, engine monitoring, maintenance principles.

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AER543: Technology of propulsion systems
Maintenance principles, engine monitoring and engine state diagnoses, gas flow analysis,
prediction of the engine status, engine simulation, engine systems, maintenance concepts,
performance of engine components, dynamic simulation of engine components, engine
monitoring sensors, engine deterioration analysis and repair, engine testing methods, engine
production methods
AER544: Jet engine design
Constraint analysis, mission analysis, engine weight sizing, sizing of engine dimensions
models of engine service life, engine optimum design, off design performance, engine
components, governing considerations, matching programs, evaluation of engine power,
transient performance.
AER545: Rocket engine design
Rocket engine analysis, mission analysis, internal ballistics, geometric configuration of
propellant, ignition, igniters design, design of combustion chamber, fuel feeding system, heat
transfer, cooling, combustion stability, control of engine thrust vector direction
AER546: Heat transfer application
Casual heat transfer, unsteady heat transfer, aerodynamic heating, conduction heat transfer ,
environmental heat exchange, heat transfer in low density environment, numerical and
experimental methods, heat transfer to flying vehicles, heat transfer in turbo-machinery, heat
transfer in rockets, heat transfer in satellites, cooling systems in flying vehicles, combustion
chambers, exhaust nozzles and engine blades
AER547: Combustion in propulsion systems
Thermo-dynamic analysis, theory of combustion, combustion chamber in jet engine,
combustion chamber in gas turbine engines, combustion chamber in compression jets,
combustion chamber in rocket engine, losses in combustion chambers
AER548: Propulsion
turbo-fan engines, turbo-prop engines, variable pitch propeller, engine dynamics, engine
control, effect of engine components on engine performance, engine monitoring, and
maintenance principles, engine noise and pollution
Air Transportation
AER550: Air transportation engineering
Organization of airline companies, flight operations, economics of airline companies, air
transportation law, flight safety, flight services
AER551: Airport engineering
Airport systems, secondary airport systems, airport design alternatives, theory of queues,
optimum airport design, control theory, management and control of airport performance
AER552: Design specifications of flying vehicles and engines
Airworthiness regulations, accelerated flight maneuver, bulked flight maneuver, diving
maneuver, turning flight maneuver, landing maneuver, load spectrum, engine specifications,
engine component specifications, engine testing.
AER5xx Space applications

2010//2011
AER560: Atmospheric physics

Application of mechanical and thermal laws on fluid and gas flow on earth surface to study
the general wind speed pressure, temperature, density and humidity atmospheric and near
space systems, Atmospheric electric and magnetic circuits and rain system. Ocean water
currents, effect of solar and cosmic rays on earth environment and on spacecrafts.
`AER561: Introduction to remote sensing
Pressure, heat, humidity sensors, radiation and pollution sensors, acceleration, speed and
distance sensors, observation electromagnetic spectrum, sensors: film visual camera, digital
visual camera, thermal and infrared scanning sensors, multi spectral and hyper spectral
sensors, satellite and airborne image processing and image correction, Applications to
geology, land use, urban planning and coastal changes
AER562: Earth observation system
Physics of atmosphere, oceans and earth crust, using earth observation systems in earth
observation of hurricanes, floods, earth crust movement, types of sensors used in earth
observation
AER563: Geological observation systems
Linking and coordination between the strategic geographic applications and information
systems, the organization system for integrity and effectiveness of geographic information
system, application on commercial GIS software in planning and management
AER564: Processing of visual satellite data

Digital modeling of satellite images, relationship between visual and thermal spectrum bands
and natural and environmental phenomena, types and uses of image filters, applications to
extraction of information on vegetation, temperature and environment from satellite data.
AER565: Global positioning system
Surveying systems to locate position w.r.t a reference point, satellite constellations to locate
position on earth surface, Global positioning system, GPS, calculations of position from
satellite data, and the accuracy of the calculated position, factors affecting the accuracy of
calculated position, application of GPS in surveying and tracking systems.
AER566: Surveying and mapping using satellite visual data

Geodesy, plane maps and contour maps, satellite plane and 3D maps, correction of
satellite/airborne images by earth measurements and by navigation data, production of
contour maps from 3D satellite/airborne data using visual and digital techniques, applications
to surveying map production from satellite/airborne data using digital methods
AER567: Management systems using satellite visual data
Using remote sensing data to model the integrity among the environmental geology,
chemistry and biology, effect of environmental change on echo system, optimum use of land
and seashore, effective policy to handle natural hazards, international regulations on open
oceans, nuclear waste policy, responsible practices on space discovery
AER5xx Space Technology

2010//2011
AER570: Space physics and space environment
Application of equations of plasma motion and the classical laws of mechanics and
thermodynamics on solar and cosmic wind and solar energy directed towards earth to study
energy distribution in near space environment, general characteristics of solar wind and
cosmic wind and the effects on electromagnetic and thermal space environment, effect of
space environment on design and usage of spacecraft
AER571: Introduction to satellite design
Preliminary sizing of space systems to satisfy a specific space mission, sensing and
observation systems, satellite mission, satellite mission analysis, satellite components,
payload, energy generation, satellite data receiving, transmission , decoding, archiving and
retrieval, remote control of satellite operation, cycle of design, manufacturing, testing and
launch of a space system, specification of a space system
AER572 Satellite control systems
Sensors and mechanisms, control and attitude actuators, chemical, mechanical, electric and
magnetic actuators, control of satellite data receiving, transmission, decoding, archiving and
retrieval, control of satellite speed and orbit, control of the operation of satellite payload
AER573 Space propulsion systems
Launchers speed and orbit controlling propulsion engines, micro jets, plasma and electric
propulsion, propulsion engine components, constraint analysis, sizing of engine weight and
dimensions, modeling of service life, optimum propulsion system design, off design
performance.
AER574 Spacecraft structural design
Construction of satellite structure, internal structures, random loads on launch, rocket stage
separation, vibration and sonic loads after launch, thermal in launch and on orbit loads,
theories of failure, fatigue design and creep design, advanced topics on design of spacecraft
structure and mechanisms
AER575 Orbit mechanics and space navigation
Application of vector mechanics on rigid body motion of spacecraft, applying Newton and
Lagrange laws to derive spacecraft governing equations of motion, stability of flying vehicles,
applying numerical methods to the governing equations of motion to calculate the satellite
dynamic response in the atmosphere and in near space environment, using the equations of
motion to study the flying vehicle flight paths and control of these paths
AER576 Sensor design
Theory and design of temperature, speed, pressure sensors, cosmic ray and solar wind
intensity sensors, orientation sensors, sun sensor, moon sensor, gyroscopic sensors,
applications
AER577 Ground systems for tracking, operating and controlling space vehicles
Satellite flight mechanics, mechanical, electrical and chemical systems to control satellite
speed, orbit and attitude, software to remotely control satellite systems, control ground
stations
AER578 Satellite launch systems
Solid propellant and liquid propellant systems for launch and control, high accuracy space
propulsion systems, chemical propulsion, plasma electric propulsion, electro-thermal
propulsion, electro-static propulsion, electro-magnetic propulsion, micro-propellers, ion
2010//2011
generators, Hall propeller, electric jet, impulsive propellers
AER579 Selected topics
Determined to meet special educational and research requirements according to study level
AER598 Seminar
AER599 Diploma project
AER500 Diploma Exam
To evaluate Diploma graduates
AER6xx General
AER601: Numerical methods in aerospace engineering
Advanced topics on programming techniques, concentration on program design and software
elements in solving ordinary and differential equations. Applications to aerospace structures,
aerodynamics, control mechanics and aerospace systems.
AER602: Experimental methods in aerospace engineering
ِAdvanced experimental methods to measure structural, aerodynamic, propulsion and control
properties, stress and strain and displacement methods, dynamic excitation, resonance, modal
analysis, aeroelastic testing, types of wind tunnels, measurement systems and instruments,
calibration methods, measurement of pressure, speed, temperature, density, humidity and
airflow., data acquisition and archiving, response time, signal processing, experimental error
sources, experimental error correction, error analysis, statistical data analysis.
AER6xx Aerodynamics
AER610 Advanced aerodynamics
Review of aerodynamic principles of incompressible viscous flow, theory of thin aerofoil
sections, bodies of revolution, theory of finite wing, aerodynamic interference effect
AER611 Incompressible aerodynamic flow
Equations of motion for incompressible aerodynamic flow, different formulations for the
equations of motion, boundary layer equations, effect of viscous flow around aerofoil
sections, wing aerofoil section, reverse design, control of boundary layer, flow around bodies
of revolution, shear flow
AER612 Boundary layer control and turbulence
Navier-Stokes equations, concept of boundary layer in laminar flow, exact solutions,
boundary layer numerical solutions, boundary layer around bodies of revolutions, boundary
layer in incompressible flow, thermal boundary layer, transformation into turbulent flow,
principles of turbulent flow, boundary layer in turbulent flow with and without pressure
gradient, boundary layer control
AER613 Aerodynamics for supersonic speeds
Two dimensional supersonic linear flow, general solutions, supersonic wing aerofoil sections,
reflection and interference of waves, supersonic flow around bodies of revolution, rules of interference,
finite wing for supersonic flow, triangular wing, wings method for numerical calculations

2010//2011
AER614 Numerical methods in aerodynamics
Finite difference methods, implicit and explicit methods, solution balance and modified
equations, application on one and two dimensional equation of motion models, numerical
solution of Euler equation and to Potential conservative and non conservative equations,
principles of mesh generation, introduction to finite element method
AER615 Experimental methods in aerodynamics
Types of wind tunnels, measurement systems and instruments, methods of calibration and
measurement of response time and deviation, sources of measurement error, methods of error
analysis, statistical method for analysis of experimental data, measurement of speed,
temperature, density, humidity, air flow, turbulence, methods for flow visualization, methods
for design of experiments, measurement of forces and moments, correction of measurement
error in wind tunnels, modern systems for data archiving
AER616 Aerodynamics for turbo-machines
Aerodynamic and thermodynamic concepts in turbo machinery, theoretical analysis of 1D, 2D
and 3D flow in turbo0machines, flow from section to a consequent section, flow from the hub
to tip, effect of section geometry, analysis of experimental data, data correlation and effect of
secondary flow effect, evaluation of losses and efficiency, concepts of design and
performance
AER617 Aerodynamics design for airplanes
Basic study of aerodynamic components of the airplane, review of flow results around
aerofoil section, lifting surfaces, bodies of revolution, lift line theory, compressibility effect,
evaluation of forces and moments by partial summation, wing-fuselage interference, fuselage-
tail interference, wing-tail interference, aerodynamic derivatives, and methods to increase life
and decrease drag
AER618 Aerodynamics design for wind turbines
Wind energy resources, characteristics and distribution of wind intensity, wind speed
measurement, wind data and estimates of wind energy levels, available wind turbine power,
wind power systems, characteristics of wind turbines aerodynamic design of wind turbines,
testing of wind turbine, building a wind power system
AER619 Aerodynamics for environment and pollution
Principles of aerodynamics, standard atmosphere, climate elements, methods for measurement
and representation of air properties, incoming wind, humidity, pollutants, site aerodynamic
evaluation, case studies, aerodynamics of pollution
AER620 Aerodynamics for buildings, urban systems and archeology
Principles of aerodynamics, standard atmosphere, climate elements, methods for measurement
and representation of air properties, external flow around buildings, urban communities and
archeological structures, internal flow inside buildings, tunnels and ventilation networks
AER621 Mesh generation and data visualization of aerodynamic calculation
General systems for calculation mesh, transformations, analytic, algebraic and differential
method of solution, application to mesh generation, elements for mesh evaluation, orthogonal
mesh, smooth mesh, effect of mesh on solution, dynamically consistent mesh, aerodynamic
data, data structure, 2D data representation, points, lines, curves, 3D data representation,
surfaces, 2D and 3D transformations, data input, visualization of hidden lines and surfaces,2D
and 3D contour representation, communication methods

2010//2011
AER622 Aerodynamic information management
Principles of measuring and saving data, measuring instruments and sensors, using
microprocessors in aerodynamic experiments, data classification, arrangement, archiving and
retrieving, estimating dat correlation, data abbreviation and presentation
AER623 Introduction to Supercomputer applications
Introductory application in using supercomputers to simulate large size physical systems like
atmospheric system, ocean water system, computation network, fast methods to solve integral
equations and ordinary and differential equation, direct and recursive solution of differential
equations using sparse matrices, Newton method to solve non-linear equations, techniques
for simplifying mechanical system models, convergence to molecular dynamics.
AER624 Aerodynamic of Helicopters
Aerodynamics of hovercraft, aerodynamics of vertical flight, aerodynamics of forward flight,
aerodynamics of rotating blade
AER625 Aerodynamic of micro airplanes
Introduction to aerodynamics of micro-airplanes, boundary layers at low Reynolds numbers,
analysis and design of aerofoil sections at low Reynolds numbers, aerodynamics of small
aspect ratio wings at low Reynolds numbers
AER626 Special topics in aerodynamics
According to required special educational or research needs
AER6xx Analysis and Design of aircraft structures
AER630 Stability of structure balance
Mechanical models for stability, elastic buckling of elastic columns, structure buckling,
energy principles and methods, columns with elastic foundation, buckling of rings and arcs,
non conservative systems and dynamic buckling, plate buckling, simple shell buckling
AER631 Structures dynamics
Energy principles, natural modes of vibration of discrete and continuous systems,
approximate methods, evaluation of structural matrices, damped systems, multi-input
structural response, non linear systems, and random vibrations
AER632 Structures optimum design

Concept of optimization in the range of application, optimality techniques, mathematical
programming, optimum control theory, optimality measures, optimum structures for dynamic
response, optimum structure for reliability, applications
AER633 Analysis and design of composite materials
Composite lamina orthotropic properties, laminated composite material, micromechanical
properties, structural analysis of composite structures, characteristics and response of
composite structures, methods for composite materials testing, composite structures in
aerospace applications
AER634 Computer aided structural design
Design process, structural analysis, organization structure of computation software, computer-
structural engineer linkage, collective planning, examples of structural analysis and design
software by finite element, future prediction, application on commercial structural software

2010//2011
AER635 Solid mechanics
Tensors, vectors, surfaces, Euler coordinates, Lagrange coordinates, strain, stress, invariants,
energy, continuity, balance, wave propagation
AER636 Fracture mechanics
Principles of fracture mechanics, types of fractures, model of surface and through crack
propagation, study of crack propagation using finite element method, applications on fracture
mechanics
AER63٧ Finite element and finite strip methods
Energy theories, interpolation functions, stiffness and mass matrices for finite elements and
finite strips, continuity of finite elements and finite strips, solution convergence, applications
on static and dynamic structural response
AER638 Plasticity
Time-independent material deformation, plastic flow rules, hardening rules, mechanical and
thermal plastic strain, applications on bars, beams, plates, spheres and cylinders, applying
finite element method to plasticity
AER639 Design for creep and fatigue
Time-dependent material deformation, creep flow, stress relaxation, fatigue damage, fatigue
stress-life diagrams, low cycle fatigue, life prediction equations, cumulative damage, thermo-
mechanical fatigue
AER640 Numerical method in structural analysis
Methods of finite elements, finite strips, finite difference, Galerkin and Rally Ritz energy
method, generalized parameters, eigen value problem, numerical differentiation, integration
and solution of ordinary and differential equations
AER641 Analysis and design of rocket structures
Design specifications for rockets and spacecrafts, classical constructions, load analysis, stress
analysis, applying finite element method to rocket and spacecraft stress analysis, dynamics of
rocket shell structures, aeroelasticity problems in rockets.
AER642 Theory of plates and shells
Plate bending, plate buckling, round plates, plate dynamics, membranes, bending strength,
shell buckling, dynamics of shells, aeroelasticity problems, numerical methods
AER643 Aero elasticity
Aerodynamic analysis tools, structural analysis methods, static aeroelasticity phenomena,
dynamic aero elasticity phenomena, plate and shell aero elasticity, non linear problems,
experimental methods, selected topics on aeroelasticity
AER644 Experimental methods in structural analysis
Measurement of strain, photo elasticity, method of crisp painting, measurement of
displacement, dynamic excitation, methods of obtaining data, signal processing, resonance,
modal analysis, modeling theory, aero elastic testing
AER645 Special topics in flying vehicles structures
AER646 Operations research-1
Linear programming, digital numbers programming, designation problem transportation

2010//2011
problem, network analysis, sequential problems, non linear programming
AER647 Operations research-2
Simulation models, Markov sequences, random programming, queues, resource control,
dynamic programming, decisions theory, game theory, selected topics
AER6xx Flight mechanics and control
AER650 Modern control in flight systems
Introduction to optimal control theory, stochastic control, design consideration in the optimal
flight control system, practical and operational design of digital precise flight control system,
technological applications to optimal guidance control for tactical rockets, case studies
AER651 Optimal control of flying vehicles
Problems of finding optimum parameters, problems on optimization of dynamic systems,
optimal dynamic system under constraints, optimal control of feed back systems, linear
systems with quadratic measures, linear feed back systems, optimal solution in systems
having no solution
AER652 Rocker control systems
Accuracy in target tracking, tracker control, noise free tracking accuracy, effect of thermal
noise, effect of inputs and disturbances, methods of rocket control, turn control, aerodynamic
lateral control, aerodynamic derivatives and transfer functions, rocket systems, position gyro,
speed gyro, acceleration gyro, design of automatic control system, lateral automatic control
system, turning control, digital controller, line of sight navigation circuit, hitting mechanisms,
navigation stability
AER653 Robots
Introduction, specifications, special transformation, kinematics of mechanical arms, reverses
kinematics of mechanical arms, Jacobeans, dynamics of mechanical arms; mechanical arms
position control and force control, programming language of robots
AER654 Performance, stability and control of flying vehicles
Introduction, static stability and control, governing equations for flying vehicles, forward
motion, lateral motion, aircraft response to control commands, effect of surrounding
environment, applications to classical control theory, applications to modern control theory
AER655 Application to industrial control
Modeling industrial process by governing equations, simulation of industrial processes,
design of industrial processes control system by different methods, introduction to digital
control, application of micro processor in industrial processes control system
AER656 Hydraulic control systems
Linear and non linear performance of hydraulic systems (cylinders, valves...), specifications
of hydraulic control system components, stability and control of hydraulic control systems,
application of modern control to design and implement hydraulic control system
AER657 Special topics in flight control
AER6xx Flying vehicles propulsion

2010//2011
AER670 Combustion in propulsion systems-1
Thermodynamics of chemistry, kinematical theory of Chemistry, equations of reacting
systems, explosion waves, bursting waves, pre mixed laminar flame, gas propagation flame,
droplet combustion, turbulent flame
AER671 Turbo machines
2D analysis of axial flow matrices, effect of viscosity, experimental data, 3D flow analysis,
calculation methods for detailed flow, surge in compressors, supersonic compressors,
turbines, centrifugal turbines, compressors, turbine cooling
AER672 Rocket engines
Kinematical theory of chemistry, thermodynamics of chemistry, fuel atomization, droplet
combustion, ignition, flame degradation, combustion stability, flame combination and
propagation, pollution, models of solid propellant combustion, models of liquid propellant
combustion
AER673 Experimental method in propulsion systems
Experimental methods to calibrate and measure pressure, temperature, density, humidity,
speed and rates of energy generation, gas flow associated with combustion, design of
experiments, data archiving systems, measurement of response time, obtaining data, data
processing, sources of error in measurement, error analysis, statistical methods for data
analysis
AER674 Numerical method in propulsion systems
Review of programming techniques, concentration on program design and software
elements in solving ordinary and differential equations. Different formulation of equations of
motion, energy and mass conservation, thermal balance and combustion chemistry,
combustion rate, implicit and explicit solutions, direct and recursive solutions, solution
meshes, data visualization, specifications of commercial software
AER675 Jet engines
Advanced methods to analyze off-design performance of multi-stage engines, effect of
variation of engine dimensions and shape, surge prediction, gas path analysis, effect of
assembly, deformation of entrance flow, engine dynamic response, pollution, noise
AER676 Advanced heat transfer
Steady state heat transfer, unsteady conduction, heat transfer by convection, heat exchanger,
heat transfer in combustion chambers, heat transfer by radiation, mass transfer, numerical
analysis for heat transfer, heat exchange with ambient environment, applications on heat
transfer
AER677 Special topics in propulsion
AER6xx Air transportation
AER680 Analysis and design of systems
Concept of systems, system organization, objectives, resources, surrounding environment,
system management, measurement, decision making models, execution, information, system
analysis, automatic data processing

2010//2011
AER681 Airport system engineering

Airplane take off and landing system, airplane taxiing system, airplane queue, airplane
service, system passengers, cargo and luggage system, connection of airport systems with
ground transportation system, management of airport systems, surrounding environmental
factors
AER682 Air transportation engineering
Organization of airline companies, airline company operation, airplane performance, airplane
maintenance, airline analysis, planning of flight schedules, booking, reservation
AER683 Airplane maintenance system
Components of maintenance system, statistical background, models for parts replacement,
models for inspection, models for repair processes, reliability models, operation planning,
models for man power loading
AER684 Special topics in airplane operation research
Aer 6xx Space technology applications
AER690 Gyroscopic systems
Gyroscope theory, rigid body dynamics, equations of motion response with respect to fixed
axis, effect of constant torque on gyro, effect of damping on gyro, operational characteristics
and constraints, gyro functional design, transfer function, gyroscopic compass, autonomous
navigation, theoretical background, gyroscopic platform, accelerators, integrators, gyro
design principles, laser gyroscope electric design, electronic gyro, dynamically consistent
gyro
AER691 Systems and measurement instruments in flying vehicles
Operation control, processing of continuous signals and discrete signals, thermal, mechanical,
electromagnetic carriers, fine control, principles of controllers, analogue controllers, digital
controllers, characteristics of control circuit, application of central processor with
measurement instruments, flying vehicle systems, hydraulic gaseous and electric systems,
AER692 Navigation systems
Requirements and methods of navigation, coordinate transformation, principles of inertial
navigation systems, stability, navigation in geographic coordinates, coherent bands, similarity
transformation navigation, advanced analysis of autonomous navigation, accelerators in
gravity field, gyro dynamics, error divergence analysis, estimation using discrete
observations, navigation measurements, dynamics of northern navigation system, navigation
and tracking, initial settings, processing of ground data.
AER693 Space application in weather prediction and climate change
Radiation thermal load balance, Hadley-walker circulations, monsoon, equator boundary
layer, theory of equator atmosphere response to sea surface temperature anomaly variation ,
seasonal climatic changes, equator waves and the Nino southern climatic change, eastern
waves and equator hurricanes
AER694 Space application in water resource management systems
Measurement of volume of water resources and their rate of evaporation and loss from
satellite data, optimum management of available water resources, GIS application to discover

2010//2011
size of available useful underground and rain water resources
AER695 Space application in cultivation management systems

Measurement of size of cultivated land and evaluation of crop production and the rate of
cultivated area loss or growth from satellite data, optimum management of available
cultivated land resources, GIS application to discover size of available land that may be
reclaimed for cultivation
AER696 Space application in urban systems
Applying satellite data in mapping for urban planning, automation of urban planning and its
effect on infra structure and standard of living, transportation management in urban areas,
pollution and ecological changes in new urban areas
AER697 Space application in mining and petrol discovery
Mineral and petrol geological and geomorphologic interpretation of satellite data and images,
topographic and bathymetric maps, sea and ocean bed maps, enhancement of satellite
imagery
AER699 Mater of science degree (MSc) thesis
AER600 Mater of science degree (MSc) exam
AER7xx Aerodynamics
AER710 Supercomputer applications in aerospace engineering
Advanced application of supercomputers to simulate large size physical systems like
atmospheric system, ocean water system, computation network, fast methods to solve integral
equations and ordinary and differential equation, direct and recursive solution of differential
equations using sparse matrices, Newton method to solve non-linear equations, techniques
for simplifying mechanical system models, convergence to molecular dynamics.
AER711 Unsteady flow
One dimensional small amplitude wave motion, shock wave motion, method of
characteristics, shock tube problem, effect of cross section variation, finite waves, 2D
unsteady incompressible flow, vibration of wing cross section under subsonic and supersonic
flow, wing motion in compressible flow
AER712 Stability of flow balance
Principles of stability of balance of laminar flow, mathematical formulation of turbulence,
Ore Summerfield for flow around a lamina at zero angle of attack, Tolemn neutral balance
curve, balance of boundary layer under 3D turbulent flow around a rotating cylinder and
concave surfaces
AER713 Non linear near sonic aerodynamics
Near sonic flow, theory of small disturbance of around sonic flow, connection rules, wing
aerofoil and body of revolution characteristics and performance for around sonic flow,
visualization method, supercritical cross sections, solution of potential equation by numerical
methods, characteristics of around sonic flow, similarity rules, inclined shock waves, rules for
shock expansion, resonance, Newton theory
AER714 Aerodynamic of rocket and missile design
Advanced study of aerodynamic components of the rockets and missiles, review of flow

2010//2011
results around aerofoil section, lifting surfaces, bodies of revolution, lift line theory,
compressibility effect, evaluation of forces and moments by partial summation, wing-fuselage
interference, fuselage-tail interference, fuselage control surfaces interference, rocket
aerodynamic derivatives, and methods to increase life and decrease drag
AER715 Aerodynamic of flying vehicles
Aerodynamic principles, flow calculation around flying vehicles, aerodynamic forces and
moments on flying vehicles, lateral flow, using aerodynamic effects in flying vehicles
ventilation, flying vehicles wind tunnel testing, decreasing drag forces on a flying vehicle
AER716 Aerodynamic in industry and transportation
Aerodynamic principles, types of fans, turbines and compressors, aerodynamic analysis of
fans and turbines, testing of fans and turbines, airflow in networks, aerodynamic effects in
ventilation, air conditioning and drying
AER717 Aerodynamic laboratory information management
Statistical data analysis and processing, statistical data presentation and visualization,
principles of measuring and saving data, measuring instruments and sensors, using
microprocessors in aerodynamic experiments, data validation, data classification,
arrangement, archiving and retrieving, estimating data correlation, data abbreviation and
presentation
Aer7xx Analysis and design of airframe structure
AER730 Classical structural analysis
Principles of system dynamics, experimental methods, signal analysis, resonance, geometric
modeling, parametric analysis, simulation of response to loads, structure modification,
sensitivity analysis, selected topics
AER731 Statistical structural analysis
Statistical experiments of evaluation and comparison, non parametric sequential statistical
experiments, fatigue experiments, accelerated experiments, experimental and field data,
interference data, modification analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, PSD load function, acoustic
load function, random vibration load, representation of random structural response, durability,
reliability
AER732 Reliable structural design
Failure rates, availability, reliability, human reliability, reliability specification, reliability
testing, types of design systems, design concepts, case study
Aer7xx Flight mechanics and control
AER750 Precise self consistent control
Precise control, evaluation of precise control parameters during control period, self consistent
control systems, stability, robustness, convergence, precise random control, autonomous
consistency, coefficient tables, precise control systems, experimental concepts, application on
precise control
AER750 Recognition, estimation and precise control
Evaluation of precise control parameters during control period, precise control systems, self
consistent control systems, stability, robustness, convergence, random precise control,
coefficients tabulation, alternatives of precise control,

2010//2011
AER752 Robust control
Specifications of infinite systems, stability of continuous robust control systems, Kherethonov
theory and extensions, discrete time systems, stability of intermediate matrices, applications
to framed disturbances, measure of robustness, design by diagonal dominance with
applications, robust control by bode diagrams with applications
AER753 Nonlinear control systems
Modeling of nonlinear systems, objective function method, plane deviation method, Liaponov
theory
Aer7xx Propulsion of Flying vehicles
AER770 Combustion in propulsion systems-2
Advances in kinematical theory of chemistry, thermodynamics of chemistry, fuel atomization,
droplet combustion, ignition, flame degradation, combustion stability, flame combination and
propagation, pollution, models of solid propellant combustion, models of liquid propellant
combustion
Pre-requisite: solid mechanics Aer635, combustion in propulsion systems Aer670
AER771 Entrances and exhaust nozzles
Subsonic entrances, internal and external flow, supersonic entrances, internal, external, mixed
compressible entrance analysis, bleeding and transforming of boundary layer, matching of
entrance and engine, entrance flow deformation, flow in nozzles, flow with heat transfer,
reactive flow, unsteady flow, types and characteristics of nozzles, effect of exchange of
internal and external flow, thrust vector directing
Prerequisite: Aer 611, Aer 612, Aer 635, Aer 675
AER772 Simulation and control of turbine gas engines
Main control systems, engine modeling, modeling of engine components, linear models,
nonlinear models, simulation, modeling of fuel systems, general aspects of control unit
design, control parameters, optimum control fuzzy control
Prerequisite: Aer 635, Aer 650, Aer 670, Aer 675
AER773 Space propulsion
Satellite mission analysis, space propellants, and theory of jets, propellant thermo chemical
analysis, cold gas engine analysis and design, electric propulsion, mono propellant engine,
satellite surface temperature control
AER774 Advanced heat transfer
Advanced steady state heat transfer, unsteady conduction, heat transfer by convection, heat
exchanger, heat transfer in combustion chambers, heat transfer by radiation, mass transfer,
numerical analysis for heat transfer, heat exchange with ambient environment, applications on
heat transfer
Prerequisite: Aer 612, Aer 614, Aer 635, Aer 670, Aer 674
AER775 Special topics in propulsion-2

Prerequisite: Aer 670, Aer 672
Aer7xx Space Technology and Applications
AER790 Gyroscopic systems

Advanced study on gyroscope theory, rigid body dynamics, equations of motion response
2010//2011
with respect to fixed axis, effect of constant torque on gyro, effect of damping on gyro,
operational characteristics and constraints, gyro functional design, transfer function,
gyroscopic compass, autonomous navigation, theoretical background, gyroscopic platform,
accelerators, integrators, gyro design principles, laser gyroscope electric design, electronic
gyro, dynamically consistent gyro
AER791 Systems and measurement instruments in flying vehicles
Advanced study on operation control, processing of continuous signals and discrete signals,
thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic carriers, fine control, principles of controllers, analogue
controllers, digital controllers, characteristics of control circuit, application of central
processor with measurement instruments, flying vehicle systems, hydraulic gaseous and
electric systems,
AER792 Navigation systems
Advanced study on requirements and methods of navigation, coordinate transformation,
principles of inertial navigation systems, stability, navigation in geographic coordinates,
coherent bands, similarity transformation navigation, advanced analysis of autonomous
navigation, accelerators in gravity field, gyro dynamics, error divergence analysis, estimation
using discrete observations, navigation measurements, dynamics of northern navigation
system, navigation and tracking, initial settings, processing of ground data.
AER793: Earth observation and early warning system
Advanced studies on physics of atmosphere, oceans and earth crust, using earth observation
systems in earth observation of hurricanes, floods, earth crust movement, types of sensors
used in observing natural phenomena
AER794 Sensor design
Design of sensors for temperature, humidity, pressure, speed, acceleration, radar, lidar, infra
red and thermal sensors, scanning visual sensors
AER795: Satellite design
satellite mission, satellite mission analysis, satellite systems, speed and attitude control,
mechanical, electric and magnetic sensors, energy generation and storage system, computer
system, transmission and reception system, data coding and decoding, satellite sizing and
satellite system sizing
AER799: PhD Dissertation
AER700 Qualifying Comprehensive PhD Exam

2010//2011
Electronics and Communications Department
235 Electronics and Communications

2010//2011
The department offers two degrees in each of the following five specializations:
Electronics – Communications – Waves – Control – Computer Electronics and Communications.
1- Master of Science
A student has to complete at least 40 credits. Mandatory courses could be up to 34 credits

while the elective courses from his specialization could be up to 12 credits. The courses that
could be taken from other specializations must be approved by the academic advisor and
should not exceed 6 credits.
2- Doctor of Philosophy
A student has to complete at least 49 credits. The student can transfer up to 6 credits from
courses studied during his master. The student should take 12 credits that were not studied
previously from any specialization (subject to the approval of the advisor).
Note: The student should take the mandatory courses in his specialization during either the
master or Ph.D.

2010//2011
DEGREE : MASTER OF SCIENCE
SPECIALIZATION: ELECTRONICS
A student has to complete at least 40 credits. 34 of these credits are mandatory and have to be
taken from this specialization. 3 credits are chosen from the elective courses of this
specialization and the remaining course could be taken from this, or any other specialization
(subject to the approval of the academic advisor).
Mandatory Courses:
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
MTH* Computers and Numerical Analysis 2
EEC600 Technical Language and communication skills 1
EEC601 Analog Integrated Circuits 3
EEC602 Digital Integrated Circuits 3
EEC603 Solid State Electronics 3
EEC604 Digital Signal Processing 3
EEC611 Master Thesis 18
EEC671 Master Graduate Seminar 1
Elective Courses: Courses are subject to availability
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC605 VLSI CAD 3
EEC606 RF IC Design 3
EEC607 Opto-Electronics 3
EEC608 Selected Topics 1 3
EEC701 Selected Topics in Analog Integrated Circuits 3 EEC601
EEC702 Selected Topics in Digital VLSI 3 EEC602
EEC703 Selected Topics in Electronic Devices 3 EEC603
EEC704 Selected Topics in Digital Signal Processing 3 EEC604
EEC705 Selected Topics in VLSI CAD 3 EEC605
EEC706 Selected Topics in Analog VLSI 3 EEC601
MTH** Advanced Topics in Math 3

2010//2011
DEGREE : DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
SPECIALIZATION: ELECTRONICS
A student has to complete at least 49 credits. The student can transfer up to 6 credits from courses
studied during his master. The student should take 12 credits , that were not studied previously,
from this, or any other specialization (subject to the approval of the academic advisor).
Note: The student should take the mandatory courses in his specialization during either the
master or the Ph.D.
Mandatory Courses:
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC601 Analog Integrated Circuits 3
EEC602 Digital Integrated Circuits 3
EEC603 Solid State Electronics 3
EEC763 Ph. D. Graduate Seminar 1
EEC708 Ph. D. Dissertation 30
Electives Courses: Courses are subject to availability
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC605 VLSI CAD 3
EEC606 RF IC Design 3
EEC607 Opto-Electronics 3
EEC701 Selected Topics in Analog Integrated Circuits 3 EEC601
EEC702 Selected Topics in Digital VLSI 3 EEC602
EEC703 Selected Topics in Electronic Devices 3 EEC603
EEC704 Selected Topics in Digital Signal Processing 3 EEC604
EEC705 Selected Topics in VLSI CAD 3 EEC605
EEC706 Selected Topics in Analog VLSI 3 EEC601
MTH** Advanced Topics in Math 3

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: COMMUNICATIONS
taken from this specialization. The remaining courses (6 credits) are chosen from the elective
courses of this specialization or from any other specialization (subject to the approval of the
academic advisor).
Mandatory Courses:
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
MTH** Advanced Topics in Mathematics 3
EEC621 Information Theory and Coding 3
EEC622 Computer Communication Networks 3 MTH**
EEC623 Digital Communications 3 MTH**
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC625 Satellite Communication Systems 3
EEC626 Digital speech and Image Processing 3
EEC627 Mobile Communication Systems 3
EEC628 Switching Systems 3
EEC629 Selected Topics (1) In Communications 3
EEC721 Radar and Sonar Systems 3
EEC722 Detection and Estimation Theory 3
EEC723 Optical Communication Systems 3
EEC724 Wireless Ad-hoc and Sensor Networks 3
EEC725 Advanced Topics (1) In Communications 3

2010//2011
DEGREE: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
SPECIALIZATION: COMMUNICATIONS
studied during his master. The student should take 12 credits , that were not studied previously ,
Note: The student should take the mandatory courses in his specialization during either the master
or the Ph.D.
Mandatory Courses:
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
MTH ** Advanced Topics in Mathematics 3
EEC622 Computer Communication Networks 3 MTH**
EEC623 Digital Communications 3 MTH**
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC625 Satellite Communication Systems 3
EEC626 Digital speech and Image Processing 3
EEC627 Mobile Communication Systems 3
EEC628 Switching Systems 3
EEC721 Radar and Sonar Systems 3
EEC722 Detection and Estimation Theory 3
EEC724 Wireless Ad-hoc and Sensor Networks 3

2010//2011
DEGREE: MASTER OF SCIENCE
SPECIALIZATION: WAVES
A student has to complete at least 40 credits. Twenty two of these credits are mandatory and have
to be taken for this specialization. At least 12 credits of the remaining 18 credits have to be taken
from the elective courses of this specialization. The remaining 6 credits may be taken from this,
or any other specialization (subject to the approval of the academic advisor).
Mandatory Courses:
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC640 Antennas and Scatterers 3
EEC641 Phased Arrays and Their Applications 3
EEC642 Waveguide Theory and Applications 3
EEC643 Microwave Semiconductors Devices 3
EEC644 Microwave Circuits and Components 3
EEC645 Signal and Power Integrity 3
EEC646 Radio Wave Propagation 3
EEC647 Introduction to Lasers 3
EEC648 Optical Semiconductor Devices 3
EEC650 Optical Fiber Systems 3
EEC651 Fundamentals of Photonics 3
EEC652 Microwave Terrestrial Communications Systems 3
EEC653 Satellite Engineering Systems 3
EEC654 Sonar and Radar Systems 3
EEC655 Basic Plasma Theory 3
EEC656 Microwave Heating 3
EEC657 Computational Electromagnetic (1): Finite-Difference 3
Time-Domain Method
EEC658 Computational Electromagnetic (2): Method of Moments 3

2010//2011
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC659 Selected Experimental Project 3
EEC740 Selected Topics in Electromagnetic I 3
EEC741 Selected Topics in Electromagnetic II 3
EEC742 Selected Topics in Electromagnetic III 3
EEC745 Advanced Engineering Electromagnetic 3
EEC746 High Power Microwave Sources 3
EEC747 Optical and Microwave Holography 3
EEC748 Electromagnetic Remote Sensing 3
EEC749 Waves in Plasmas 3 EEC655

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: WAVES
studied during his master. The student should take 12 credits ,that were not studied previously,
or the Ph.D.
Mandatory Courses:
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC640 Antennas and Scatterers 3
EEC641 Phased Arrays and Their Applications 3
EEC642 Waveguide Theory and Applications 3
EEC643 Microwave Semiconductors Devices 3
EEC644 Microwave Circuits and Components 3
EEC645 Signal and Power Integrity 3
EEC646 Radio Wave Propagation 3
EEC647 Introduction to Lasers 3
EEC648 Optical Semiconductor Devices 3
EEC650 Optical Fiber Systems 3
EEC651 Fundamentals of Photonics 3
EEC652 Microwave Terrestrial Communications Systems 3
EEC653 Satellite Engineering Systems 3
EEC654 Sonar and Radar Systems 3
EEC655 Basic Plasma Theory 3
EEC656 Microwave Heating 3
EEC657 Computational Electromagnetics (1): Finite-Difference 3
Time-Domain Method
EEC658 Computational Electromagnetics (2): Method of Moments 3
EEC659 Selected Experimental Project 3

2010//2011
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC740 Selected Topics in Electromagnetics I 3
EEC741 Selected Topics in Electromagnetics II 3
EEC742 Selected Topics in Electromagnetics III 3
EEC745 Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics 3
EEC746 High Power Microwave Sources 3
EEC747 Optical and Microwave Holography 3
EEC748 Electromagnetic Remote Sensing 3
EEC749 Waves in Plasmas 3 EEC655

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: CONTROL
taken for this specialization. The remaining 6 credits must be chosen from the elective courses of
this specialization.
Mandatory Courses:
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EُEC661 Linear Control systems 3
EEC662 Nonlinear Control systems 3
EEC663 Linear stochastic control 3
EEC665 Optimization methods 3
Elective Courses: Choose one course from the list – subject to availability
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC664 Computer control systems 3
MTH** Advanced mathematics course 3
EEC666 Advance control methods 3
EEC667 System identification 3
EEC668 Advanced topics in control 3
EEC761 Adaptive control systems 3
EEC762 Advanced stochastic control 3

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: CONTROL
studied during his master. The student should take 12 credits, that were not studied previously ,
from this or any other specialization (subject to the approval of the academic advisor).
or Ph.D.
Mandatory Courses:
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EُEC661 Linear Control systems 3
EEC662 Nonlinear Control systems 3
EEC663 Linear stochastic control 3
EEC665 Optimization methods 3
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC664 Computer control systems 3
MTH** Advanced mathematics 3
EEC666 Advanced control methods 3
EEC667 System identification 3
EEC668 Advanced topics in control 3
EEC761 Adaptive control systems 3
EEC762 Advanced stochastic control 3

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: COMPUTER ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS
taken for this specialization. The remaining courses (6 credits) are chosen from the elective
courses of this specialization.
Mandatory Courses:
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC680 Computer Architecture 3
EEC681 Data Communication and Computer Networks 3 MTH**
EEC682 Real-Time Systems 3
Elective Courses: courses are subject to availability
Credit
Hours
EEC683 VLSI system Design 3
EEC684 Embedded Systems 3 EEC680,683
EEC686 Artificial Intelligence 3
EEC687 Artificial Neural Networks 3
EEC688 Pattern Recognition 3
EEC689 Digital Processing of Speech Signals 3
EEC690 Computer Interfacing and Peripherals 3 EEC683
EEC691 Computer Arithmetic Circuits 3
EEC692 Computer Network Management 3 EEC681
EEC693 High Speed Communication Networks 3 EEC681
EEC694 Security for Computer and Information Networks 3
EEC695 Wireless Sensor Networks 3 EEC681
EEC696 Digital System Testing and Testable Design 3

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: COMPUTER ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS
studied during his master. The student should take 12 credits, that were not studied previously ,
from this or any other specialization (subject to the approval of the academic advisor).
or the Ph.D.
Mandatory Courses:
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC680 Computer Architecture 3
EEC681 Data Communication and Computer Networks 3 MTH**
EEC682 Real-Time Systems 3
Electives Courses: courses are subject to availability
Code Course Title

Credit Prerequisit
Hours
e
EEC683 VLSI system Design 3
EEC684 Embedded Systems 3 EEC680,683
EEC686 Artificial Intelligence 3
EEC687 Artificial Neural Networks 3
EEC688 Pattern Recognition 3
EEC689 Digital Processing of Speech Signals 3
EEC690 Computer Interfacing and Peripherals 3 EEC683
EEC691 Computer Arithmetic Circuits 3
EEC692 Computer Network Management 3 EEC681
EEC693 High Speed Communication Networks 3 EEC681
EEC694 Security for Computer and Information Networks 3
EEC695 Wireless Sensor Networks 3 EEC681
EEC696 Digital System Testing and Testable Design 3

2010//2011
Course Descriptions
MTH* Numerical Analysis and Digital Computers

The numerical solution for linear system of equations – Numerical solution for non-linear
system of equations – Numerical integration – Numerical differentiation – Curve fitting using
least squares approximations – Interpolation and Polynomial approximations – Numerical
solution of ordinary differential equations – Numerical solution of 2 order partial
nd
differential equations – Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors approximations – Constrained

optimization : Linear programming problem – Introduction to MATLAB 7.
MTH** Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Transformation of random variables– Distribution functions – Multi-variate distributions -
Random processes- Markov chains- Queuing models- Brownian motions- Poisson processes-
Linear Algebra – Matrix algebra- Vector spaces – Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors-
Orthogonality principle-Optimization - Least mean square estimation .
EEC 600 Technical Language and communication skills
Study skills – Effective reading – Elements of style in general – Technical writing –
Bibliographies – Web design – Typography and tools - Requirements in specific documents (
research proposals, papers and thesis ) - Conference presentations.
EEC 671 Master Graduate Seminar
EEC 763 Ph. D. Graduate Seminar
(Electronics)
EEC 600 Technical Language and communication skills

Study skills – Effective reading – Elements of style in general – Technical writing –
Bibliographies – Web design – Typography and tools - Requirements in specific documents
(research proposals, papers and thesis ) - Conference presentations.
EEC601 Analog Integrated Circuits
Analysis and optimized design of monolithic operational amplifiers, wide-band amplifiers,
transconductors, and current-conveyers. Continuous-time and switched-capacitor filters.
Differential circuits and common mode feedback techniques. Bandgap voltage references.
Comparators architectures and design. Design and analysis of integrated analog-to-digital and
digital-to-analog converters.
EEC602 Digital Integrated Circuits
Analysis and design of CMOS large-scale integrated circuits at the circuit level. Fabrication
processes, device characteristics, parasitic effects. Static and dynamic digital circuits for logic
and memory functions. Standard cells design and characterization. FPGA design. Speed and
power consumption from layout and fabrication parameters. ROM, RAM, EEPROM circuit
design.
EEC603 Solid-State Electronics
Crystal structure. Energy-band theory. Recombination theory. Carrier transport theory.
Negative Resistance. III-VI and II-VI compounds. Physical principles and operational
characteristics of field-effect transistors and bipolar junction transistors. Metal-oxide-
semiconductor devices, short-channel and high field effects, device modeling, and impact on
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analog, digital circuits
EEC604 Digital Signal Processing
Discrete time signals and systems: Fourier and Z transforms, DFT, 2-dimensional versions.
Digital signal processing topics: flow graphs, realizations, FFT, chirp-Z algorithms, Hilbert
transform relations, quantization effects, linear prediction. Digital filter design methods:
windowing, frequency sampling, S-to-Z methods, frequency-transformation methods,
optimization methods, 2-dimensional filter design.
EEC605 VLSI CAD
Techniques for the verification of correct behavior of complex electronic circuits and systems
including algorithms and systems for the detailed simulation of integrated circuits at the
transistor level in the time and frequency domain, discrete-event logic simulation, cycle-based
logic simulation, RTL and behavioral simulation, equivalence checking, timing analysis, and
power estimation.
EEC606 RF IC Design
Fundamental concepts of wireless system design and their impact on design trade-offs in
different transceiver architectures. RF transistor model. Passive matching networks. Noise
analysis and low-noise amplifier design. Mixer design techniques and the effects of
nonlinearity. Practical bias circuit for RF design. Phase noise and VCO design. Frequency
synthesizers and power amplifier design.
EEC607 Opto-Electronics
Optical properties of semiconductor materials; absorption and recombination. Structure and
operation of PIN photodiodes, photodetectors, and light-emitting diodes. Semiconductor
lasers; Fabri-Perot, distributed feedback, and vertical cavity. Hetero-structures and hetero-
junctions.
EEC608 Selected Topics 1
EEC701 Selected Topics in Analog Integrated Circuits
EEC702 Selected Topics in Digital VLSI
EEC703 Selected Topics in Electronic Devices
EEC704 Selected Topics in Digital Signal Processing
EEC705 Selected Topics in VLSI CAD
EEC706 Selected Topics in Analog VLSI
(Communications)
EEC 621 Information Theory and Coding
Basic Concepts – Measure of Information - Source Coding - Lossless Coding – Channel
capacity – Probability of Error - Fano Limit - Lossy Coding – Error Detecting and Correcting
Codes - Rate-Distortion Theorem – Band-limited Channels.
EEC 622 Computer Communication Networks

Network Layering - Performance Measures - Delay Models - Routing in Data Networks -
2010//2011
Congestion and Flow Control - Multi-services Packet Networks - IEEE Architecture for
Ethernet LAN - CSMA/CD Protocol - 10 Mbps 802.3 Model - 100 Mbps 802.3 Model - 1000
Mbps 802.3 Model - Wireless LANs - IEEE 802.11 Protocols (b, g, and a) - IEEE 802.11
MAC Architecture.
EEC 623 Digital Communications
Digital modulation techniques for M-ary signaling - Digital transmission through band-
limited channels (conventional and blind equalizers) - Digital transmission through multipath
fading channels - Diversity reception Systems – Multiple-access interference and its
cancellation techniques - Multi-carrier techniques - Multi-rate techniques - Introduction to
multiple-input multiple-output systems and space-time coding.
EEC 624 Digital Signal Processing
Discrete Fourier Transform – Fast Fourier Transform Algorithms – Implementation of Digital
Systems – IIR Filter Design – FIR Filter Design – Deterministic Signal Modeling – Random
Signal Modeling – Spectral Estimation – Adaptive Filters.
EEC 625 Satellite Communication Systems
Orbits - Wireless link - Modulation techniques - Multiple access techniques - Intelsat and
DBS systems.
EEC 626 Digital Speech and Image Processing
Physical Model for voice production – Digital Models for speech signals - speech signal
Processing – Waveform Coding Methods - Linear Predictive Coding – Speech Processing for
man-machine Communication – Hidden Markov Model - Image Representation - Discrete
Image Transform - Visual Perception – Image Digitization and Encoding - Image
Compression, Enhancement and Restoration – Image Segmentation and Description.
EEC 627Mobile Communication Systems
Overview - Cellular mobile systems - Cell coverage – Co-channel interference and its
reduction methods – Other interference Types and its reduction methods - GSM system -
Channel assignment - Handoff techniques- Third generation mobile systems.
EEC 628 Switching Systems
Overview of switching and signaling systems - Principles of circuit switching - Principles of
Packet switching - Common Channel Signaling Systems - Integrated Services Data Networks
(ISDN) - Broad Band Digital Access Networks - ATM switching.
EEC 629 Selected Topics (1) In Communications
EEC 721 Radar and Sonar Systems
Introduction – Models for fluctuating and non-fluctuating targets - Moving target
identification in Doppler pulsed radar system - Radar tracking systems- Probability
distributions in radar and sonar systems –Optimal and suboptimal detection systems for single
and multiple targets.
ُ EC 722 Detection and Estimation Theory

E
Classical theory of detection and estimation - Parametric detection and estimation - Non-
2010//2011
parametric detection - Robust detection – Distributed detection.
EEC 723 Optical Communication Systems
Overview - Propagation of optical packets in fibers - Sources for communications through
optical fibers - Optical detectors - Noise in optical detectors and generators – Transmitting a
pulse through single mode optical fibers - Optical fiber channel Capacity - Optimal reception
of optical signals - Equalizers and repeaters in digital optical communication systems.
EEC 724 Wireless Adhoc and Sensor Networks
Introduction – Wireless LANs – Media Access Protocols in Adhoc Networks – Routing in
Adhoc Networks - Energy Efficient and Power Aware Protocols - Capacity of Adhoc
Networks - Reliable Transmission - Introduction and applications of Sensor Networks -
Media Access Protocols in Sensor Networks - Data Dissemination and Routing in Sensor
Networks - Security of data and transmission in adhoc and sensor networks.
EEC 725 Advanced Topics (1) In Communications
(Waves)
EEC 640 Antennas and Scatterers
Integral equations for antennas and scatterers - Solution using the moment method –
Scattering and diffraction formulas - Control of the radar cross section area - Low profile
microwave antennas - Surface wave antennas - Antenna synthesis - Frequency selective
surfaces and their spectrum analysis - Superconducting antennas - Integrated antennas.
EEC 641 Phased Arrays and Their Applications
Electronic scanning for planar arrays - Sidelobes - Phase, frequency and digital scanning -
Reactive interaction between elements - Radiation model and null directions - Signal
preparation for transmission and reception of arrays - Pattern formation by multiplication -
Null positioning and sidelobe cancellation - Adaptive null positioning - Retroactive (self-
phasing) antenna arrays.
EEC 642 Waveguide Theory and Applications
Closed waveguides - Orthogonal modes - Simple ways of exciting waveguides through
probes, apertures, etc. - Waveguide surface impedance - Applications on corrugated
waveguides – Natural waveguides: through ionosphere and tunnels.
EEC 643 Microwave Semiconductors Devices
Review of basic principles of quantum mechanics and solid state physics - Boltzman transport
equation and their application in electrons motion in multi -band semiconductors - Electron
transport devices - Electron transport physics - Space charge waves stability analysis - Signal
amplification analysis and resonance modes - Tunnel devices and transport time - Small
signal analysis of IMPAT diode - High efficiency devices - Microwaves transistors: Field
effect transistors and metal gate MESFET.
EEC 644 Microwave Circuits and Components

Microwave Network Analysis, Microwave Resonators, Planar Stripline - Microstrip
Transmission Lines - Coplanar Waveguides and paired strips transmission lines - Inverted
2010//2011
Microstrip Transmission Line - Applications: Filter Design - Directional coupler design -
Power Dividers - CAD Tools for Microwave Circuit Design - Introduction to Microwave
Amplifier and Oscillator Analysis and Design.
EEC 645 Signal and Power Integrity
High speed digital signal propagation on PCB (an application to TL theory). Modeling and
analyzing signal propagation, interference, distortion and attenuation. Modeling techniques
for 3-D structures (package, sockets, connectors, etc.). Analyze and design of the power
delivery network, modeling the PCB power planes and characterize the effect of component
placing and parasitics on the power delivery network for high speed digital applications.
EEC 646 Radio Wave Propagation
Propagation in ionosphere - Propagation of low frequency ground waves - Reflection of the
ionosphere, ionospheric propagation and the effect of the earth magnetic field on it -
Propagation and scattering in random media.
EEC 647 Introduction to Lasers
Classical absorption theory – Einstein's A & B coefficients – Rate equations – Laser action
and lasing condition - Continuous operation – Pulsed operation – Types of laser – Laser
Applications.
EEC 648 Optical Semiconductor Devices
Light emitting diode – Semiconductor laser amplifier – Semiconductor laser diode (SLD)
oscillator – Photodetectors – Noise conditions - SLD Chaos.
EEC 649 Optical Communication Systems
Optical fiber communications – Optical transmitters – Optical Amplifiers –Optical Detectors
– Optical fiber transmission – Modulation – Gratings – Multeplexing and Demultiplexing –
free space communications.
EEC 650 Optical Fiber Systems
Theory of electromagnetic wave propagation in optical fibers - Losses and scattering - Cables,
connectors and splicers - Passive optical components - Optical sources and transmitters –
Optical receivers - Optical fiber communication systems engineering – Optical fiber sensors.
EEC 651 Fundamentals of Photonics
Review of the principles of electromagnetic theory - Plane wave reflection from the interface
between two dielectrics - Optical fibers and slab guides – Wave propagation in non-isotropic
media - Antennas similarity – Coupled mode theory - Electromagnetic modulators and
transformers - Nonlinear optics.
EEC 652 Microwave Terrestrial Communications Systems
Introduction - Modulation in line-of-site communications systems -Wave propagation in line-
of-site direction and overshooting (propagation beyond intended receiving site) - Microwave
communications systems - Interference and frequency planning - Link budget evaluation.
EEC 653 Satellite Engineering Systems
Orbits: Geostationary and non-geostationary - Satellite location finding and tracking – Space
shuttle systems - Link power budget for inter-continental, regional, local, marine, and mobile
satellites - Base station - Receiving antennas design with standard characteristics - Multi-
access techniques.

2010//2011
EEC 654 Sonar and Radar Systems
Introduction to Sonar and Radar – Target modeling – Trace of a moving target and Doppler
systems –Tracking system – Detection Probability distributions – Ideal and nonideal detection
systems for single and multi-objects targets.
EEC 655 Basic Plasma Theory
Principles of Plasma – Charged particles motions – Plasma equations – Magneto-
Hydrodynamic – Plasma stability – Collisions and transport in Plasma.
EEC 656 Microwave Heating
Electric isolation property and volumetric heating – One dimensional and multi-mode ovens –
Special installations – Microwave heating circuits – Safety considerations.
EEC 657 Computational Electromagnetics (1): The Finite-Difference Time-Domain
Method
Finite Difference (FD) Solution to Electrostatic and Magnetostatic Problems, Poisson's and
Laplace's Equation in FD Form, The Application of the FD Technique to Microstrip Line
Geometries; The Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) Technique applied to
Electromagnetic Problems, Maxwell's Equations in FDTD Form, Yee's Cell, Total and
Scattered Field Formulae, Numerical Stability and Dispersion, Types of Excitation (Plane
Wave, Gaussian Pulse, Modulated Gaussian Pulse, ...etc), FDTD Formulation for Passive and
Active Lumped Elements (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, Diodes, Soft and Hard Sources),
Sub-cell Models (Modeling of Narrow Slots), Thin Wire Approximations, Computation of
Frequency Domain Quantities (Discrete Fourier Transform), FDTD Computer Code
Development.
EEC 658 Computational Electromagnetics (2): The Method of Moments
Numerical Solution of Integral Equations using the Method of Moments (MoM), Numerical
Solution of Differential Equations using MoM, Application of MoM to General Surface
(SIE/MoM) and Use of the Equivalence Principle, Scattering from 2-D Conducting Bodies),
Solution of The Electric Field Integral Equation (EFIE), The Magnetic Field Integral
Equation (MFIE) and the Combined Field Integral Equation (CFIE) using the Method of
Moments, Internal Resonance Problems, Scattering from 2-D Conducting Objects under TE
and TM Excitation, The Volume Integral Equation (VIE), Comments on the Thin Wire
Approximation, Modeling of Arbitrary 3-D Objects using Triangular Patches (RWG basis
functions), MoM Computer Code Development.
EEC 659 Selected Experimental Project
EEC 740 Selected Topics in Electromagnetics I
EEC 741 Selected Topics in Electromagnetics II
EEC 742 Selected Topics in Electromagnetics III
EEC 745 Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics
Electromagnetic Theories and Principles: Reaction & Reciprocity, Uniqueness, Image
Theory, Surface Equivalence, Volume Equivalence, Induction Equivalence, Physical Optics
Equivalence; Construction of Solution of EM Boundary Value Problems, Scattering from 2-D
Conducting and Dielectric Bodies, The Green's Function Method.
EEC 746 High Power Microwave Sources
2010//2011
Applications of high power microwave sources - Cross-field devices - Cherenkov devices –
Free Electron Lasers - Cyclotron Maser - Relativistic Klystron.
EEC 747 Optical and Microwave Holography
Three dimensional imaging using holography - Holographic imaging within communication
theory - Optical and microwave holography recording - Building a hologram using computer
– Image recovery using optical and digital methods - Monochromatic and chromatic
holography imaging - Applications of optical and microwave holography.
EEC 748 Electromagnetic Remote Sensing
Geophysical Mining in low frequencies LF and very low frequencies VLF -Geophysical
applications in surface impedance measurements - Methods of discovering conductivity and
permittivity in the mantle of the earth - Soil maps and Meteorology - Microwave remote
sensing - Radiometer and their systems - Synthetic aperture radar systems - Introduction to
scattering from surfaces and objects and the theory of re-emission - Applications.
EEC 749 Waves in Plasmas
Waves in plasma as a fluid – Kinetic theory of waves in homogeneous and inhomogeneous
plasmas – Nonlinear waves in plasma – Wave heating in plasma devices.
(Control)
EEC 661 Linear Control systems
Least square estimation-norm and singular value decomposition-matrix perturbation
problems-linear time invariant(LTI) systems and state models- examples-properties-solution
of the state equation-similarity transform-modes of LTI-transfer functions-stability-
interconnected systems-feedback-I/O stability-stability robustness-system norms-performance
measures-small gain theorem-reachability-canonical forms-modal decomposition-
observability -realization- minimality- Kalman decomposition-feedback control-state
feedback –observers-output feedback-Kalman filter-reduced observers-set point regulation-
multivariable poles and zeros.
EEC 662 Nonlinear Control Systems
Introduction to real control systems-examples-second order systems-qualitative behavior-
multiple equilibria-limit cycles-phase portraits-fundamental properities-mean value and
implicit functions theorem-contraction mapping-exixtance and uniquness of solution-
continuity –differentiability of solutions-comparison principle-Lyapunov stability-
autonomous systems-the invariance principle -converse principle
input output stability- L stability of state models-passivity-absolute stability- circle and Popov
criteria-small gain theorem-describing function method-feedback control-linearization-input
output linearization-differential geometric approach-nonlinear design tools: Lyapunov
redesign back-stepping –sliding mode control adaptive control.
EEC 663 Linear Stochastic Control
Probability –random vectors-vector spaces-parameter estimation stochastic process Markov chains
and systems- Wiener and Kalman filtering- H2 filtering –H∞ filtering – mixed-type filtering.
EEC 664 Computer Control Systems
Digital control systems-quantization –data acquisition-distribution systems- architecture of
computer control systems –organization-file management-controller design methods-issues of
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implementation.
EEC 665 Optimization Methods
Formulation of optimization problems and classifications-static optimization-linear
programming nonlinear programming—neuro-computations-genetic algorithms-dynamic
optimization- H2, H∞ optimization-mixed/multi objective optimization –case studies.
EEC 666 Advanced Control Methods
System dynamics-review of Matlab/Simulink in control-multivariable control design-process
identification –neural networks in identification and control case studies.
EEC 667 System Identification
Introduction to system identification: principles and rules- stochastic vs non-stochastic
formulation-nonparametric identification impulse and step response- correlation methods-
spectral analysis –linear regression-least squares estimation and algorithms-statistical analysis
of LS methods input signals parameter estimation and algorithms-prediction error-
idenifiability-consistency-bias-the instrumental variable method-identification in practice-
aliasing-model order estimation optimal algorithms-robustness consideration.
EEC 668 Advanced topics in control
Basic convexity concepts: convex sets and functions, convex and affine hulls-closure –
relative interior –polyhedral convexity-continuous optimization-global and local minima-
hyper-planes-duality-saddle point-min-max theory-sub-gradients and constrained
optimization-directional derivatives-sub-gradient and sub-differentials conical
approximations optimality conditions-dual computation methods-classical sub-gradient and
cutting plane methods-incremental sub-gradient methods
EEC 761 Adaptive Control Systems
Adaptive control schemes-plant model- control algorithms-minimum variance control –
pole/zero placement- self-tuning control-model reference control-generalized predictive
control- identification in adaptive systems- recursive least squares- case studies.
EEC762 Advanced Stochastic Control
Basic probability theory-randomized complexity classes-game theoretic techniques-Markov,
Chebyshev and moment inequalities-Markov chains and random walks-probability
amplification and de-randomization.
(Computer communications)
EEC680 Computer Architecture
Processor Design Principles - Performance Metrics and Benchmarking - Memory Hierarchy
Design Techniques - Pipelined Processors - Multiple pipelines and scheduling techniques in
superscalar, VLIW, vector, and multithreaded processors- Multicore processors and
multiprocessors systems - Interconnection networks for parallel processors - Disk arrays -
Special units for multimedia and graphics processing.
EEC681 Data Communication and Computer Networks

Network Layering - Performance Measures - Delay Models - Routing in Data Networks -
Congestion and Flow Control - Multi-services Packet Networks - IEEE Architecture for
Ethernet LAN - CSMA/CD Protocol - 10 Mbps 802.3 Model - 100 Mbps 802.3 Model - 1000
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Mbps 802.3 Model - Wireless LANs - IEEE 802.11 Protocols (b, g, and a) - IEEE 802.11
MAC Architecture.
EEC682 Real-Time Systems
Real-time requirements and timing constraints- Worst Case Execution Time (WCET)
estimation – Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) - Real-Time scheduling – Real-time
programming – Fault-tolerance in real-time systems – Timed Petri net models – Real-time
communication protocols.
EEC683 VLSI System design
VLSI Design Levels, Approaches, Methodology, and Tools – FPGAs: programming
technologies, logic block types, and architectures. FPGA examples from different companies.
– VHDL - High Level synthesis: Directed Flow Graphs, (DFG), Scheduling, and Binding.
HDLs supporting HLS – Design Project.
EEC684 Embedded Systems
Design approaches of Embedded systems - Embedded Hardware - Embedded Software -
Design and Development of Embedded Systems - Testing of Embedded Systems - Embedded
System Design Project
EEC685 Digital Image Processing
Image Representation - Discrete Image Transform - Visual Perception – Image Digitization
and Compression – Image Enhancement and Restoration – Image Segmentation.
EEC686 Artificial Intelligence
General Concepts - Knowledge Representation – Automated Reasoning - State Space Search
- Heuristic Search - Using Heuristics in Games - Machine Learning Using Neural Networks –
Production Systems – Expert Systems – Reasoning with Uncertain Information – Languages
for AI – Understanding Natural Languages.
EEC687 Artificial Neural Networks
General Concepts – Single-Layer Perceptron Classifiers – Multilayer Feedforward Networks
– Single-Layer Feedback Networks – Associative Memories – Matching and Self-Organizing
Networks – Applications – Implementation of Neural Networks.
EEC688 Pattern Recognition
Classification Techniques - Linear Discriminate Functions - Supervised Learning -
Performance Estimation - Nearest Neighbor Rules - Clustering Techniques - Feature
Selection and Extraction - Classification and Clustering using Neural Networks.
EEC689 Digital Processing of speech signals
Digital Speech Processing - Digital Models for Speech Signals - Time-Domain Analysis for
Speech Processing - Short – Time analysis - Linear predictive coding of speech - Digital
speech processing for Man-Machine voice communication - Speech coding – Speech
synthesis – Speech and speaker recognition – Text-to-speech systems.
EEC690 Computer Interfacing and Peripherals

Principles of Operation of Major Computer Peripheral Devices - Magnetic Storage Devices -
Clock Recovery Circuits - Digital Phase Locked Loops - Display Devices - Error Detection
and Correction in Memories and Mass Storage Devices. Computer Buses: USB, PCI, AGP,
PCI Express.
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EEC691 Computer Arithmetic Circuits

Number representations and speed bounds: integers and floating point numbers, residue
number system, redundant representations. Bounds on speed - Basic integer and floating point
operations: addition (and subtraction), multiplication, division, and square root. - Advanced
algorithms: review of the recent research and commercial applications. Elementary functions
and other applications of arithmetic circuits in graphics animations and signal processing.
EEC692 Computer Network Management
Operating and Managing Large Networks - SNMP: The De Facto Network Management
Standard - SNMP Agent - SNMP Manager – MIB - SNMP Protocol Data Units (PDU) -
SNMPv3 Structure - SNMPv3 Engine - SNMPv3 Applications - SNMPv3 Message Formats -
Security Model Data - SNMPv3 Message Exchange – Real Life Examples of Network
Management Systems - Network Management Software Components
EEC693 High Speed Communication Networks
High-Speed Digital Transmission Systems - Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Networks
- ATM Networks - Label Switching - High Speed Switching and Router Architectures -
Architecture for Optical Networks - Wavelength Division Multiplexing - Signaling and
Control Planes - Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching - Broadband Wireless
Systems
EEC694 Security for Computer and Information Networks
Security Concepts and Definitions (Risks, Threats, Security Policy, Safeguards, Services) -
Four Layer Security Model - Symmetric Key Cryptographic Techniques - Key Management
Techniques for Symmetric Key Cryptography - Asymmetric Key Cryptographic Techniques -
Digital Signature - Key Management Techniques for Asymmetric Key Cryptography - PKI –
Practical Security Protocols - Security in Mobile Networks – Security in Wireless Networks.
EEC695 Wireless Sensor Networks
Application Examples of Wireless Sensor Networks – Challenges for WSNs – WSNs versus
Mobile Ad Hoc Networks and Fieldbuses – WSN Architectures (Single Node Architecture –
Network Architecture) – Communication Protocols for WSN (Physical Layer – MAC – Link
Layer – Naming and Addressing – Time Synchronization – Location and Positioning –
Topology Control – Routing – Transport Layer and Quality of Service) – Advanced Issues
(In-network Processing – Security – Application Specific Support)
EEC696 Digital System Testing and Testable Design
Modeling -Logic Simulation -Fault Modeling -Fault Simulation -Bridging Faults -Stuck-at
Faults - Functional Testing - Design for Testability - Test Compression Techniques - PLA
Testing - Built-In Self-Test - Logic-Level Fault Diagnosis - System-Level Fault Diagnosis.

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Electric Power and Machines Department
259 Electric Power and Machines

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The Electric Power and Machines Department offers Diploma, Master of Science, and Doctor
of Philosophy degrees in the following areas:
• Electric Power Systems
• Electric Power Generation, Utilization, and Economy
• High Voltage Engineering
• Electric Machines and Drives
• Automatic Control Systems
• Power Electronics
Post-graduate Diploma (30 credit Hours)

• 12 credit hours from the obligatory list as specified by the corresponding academic group
• 14 credit hours from the list of elective courses according the selections of the
academic group and the approval of the Department Council.
• 4 credit hours for the project (EPM 501)
Electric Power Systems Diploma (Obligatory courses)

Code Course title No. of credit Pre-requisites
hours
EPM 502 Planning and Design of Electric Power Distribution 2 -
Systems
EPM 503 Electric Power Distribution Systems 2 -
EPM 504 Electric Power Transmission Systems 2 -
EPM 505 Load Management and Energy Conversion 2 -
EPM 506 Economics of Electric Power and Distribution 2 -
Systems
EPM 507 Performance Analysis of Electric Power Systems 2 -
EPM 501 Project 4 -
Generation and Utilization of Electric Power and its Economy (Obligatory courses)
Code Course title No. of credit Pre-
hours requisites
EPM 508 Electrical Power Stations 2 -
EPM 509 Energy generation from new and renewable sources 2 -
EPM 510 Protection and Maintenance of Power Stations 2 -
EPM 511 Distribution and Utilization of Electrical Power 2 -
EPM 512 Electrical traction and transportation 2 -
EPM 513 Electrical installations 2 -
EPM 501 Project 4 -
High Voltage Engineering Diploma (Obligatory courses)
hours requisites
EPM 514 Insulating Gases 2 -
EPM 515 Electrical Insulating Materials 2 -
EPM 516 High Voltage Testing 2 -
EPM 517 Problems of Electrical Insulation 2 -
EPM 518 Switchgear and Protection Devices 2 -
EPM 519 Measuring Devices of High Voltage 2 -
EPM 501 Project 4 -

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Advanced Systems for Operation and Control of Electric Machines Diploma
(Obligatory courses)
hours
EPM 520 Protection of Electrical Machines and Transformers 2 -
EPM 521 Testing and Maintenance of Electrical Machines and 2 -
Transformers
EPM 522 Power Electronics 2 -
EPM 523 Conventional and Modern Operating Circuits 2 -
EPM 524 Electronic Control of Electrical Machines 2 EPM 522
EPM 525 Special Electrical Machines 2 -
EPM 501 Project 4 -
Automatic Control Systems Diploma (Obligatory courses)

hours
EPM 526 Instruments and Measurements 2 -
EPM 527 Control Components 2 -
EPM 528 Applications of Microprocessor in Control Systems 2 -
EPM 529 Digital Control Systems 2 -
EPM 530 Industrial Controllers 2 -
EPM 531 Modeling and Analysis of Automatic Control 2 -
Systems
EPM 501 Project 4 -
Power Electronics Diploma (Obligatory courses)

hours
EPM 532 Electronic Control of AC Circuits 2 -
EPM 533 Power Semiconductor Devices 2 -
EPM 534 Industrial electronics 2 -
EPM 535 Electronic control of DC machines 2 -
EPM 536 Rectifier Circuits 2 -
EPM 537 Electronic Control of AC Machines 2 -
EPM 501 Project 4 -
Electric Power Systems Protection Diploma (Obligatory courses)

hours
EPM 510 Protection and Maintenance of Power Stations 2 -
EPM 526 Instruments and Measurements 2 -
EPM 538 Protection of Transmission and Distribution Systems 2 -
EPM 539 National and International Standards Specifications 2 -
EPM 501 Project 4 -

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Electric Safety in Installations and Power Stations Diploma (Obligatory courses)
hours
EPM 540 Safety in Electrical Installations 2 -
EPM 541 Electrical Grounding 2 -
EPM 542 National and International Standards Specifications 2 -
EPM 543 Electromagnetic Field Effects on Human Beings 2 -
EPM 501 Project 4 -
Elective Courses (Each student selects 14 credit hours approved by the corresponding
academic group and the Department Council)
hours
EPM 544 Design and Analysis of High Voltage Networks 3 -
EPM 545 Applications in High Voltage Engineering 3 -
EPM 546 Smart Measurement Systems 3 -
EPM 547 Robust Control in Power Systems 3 -
EPM 548 Control Applications in Power Systems 3 -
EPM 549 Advanced PLC 3 -
EPM 550 Measuring and Protection Devices 3 -
EPM 551 Economical Operation of Electric Power Systems 3 -
EPM 552 Electric Power Quality 3 -
EPM 553 Study of Electric Networks Including Special Loads 3 -
EPM 554 Electric Power Generation Economy 3 -
EPM 555 Design of Electric Systems in Buildings 3 -
EPM 556 Modern Techniques of Electronic Control of 3 -
Electrical Machines
EPM 557 Applications of Modern Power Electronics in Power 3 -
Systems
EPM 558 Selected Topics in Electrical Machines 3 -
EPM 559 Modeling and control methods of Electrical 3 -
Machines
EPM 560 Selection and Specification of Electrical Drive 3 -
Systems
EPM 561 Mathematics 2 -
EPM 562 Operation Research 2 -
EPM 563 Engineering Management 2 -
EPM 564 Data Communication 2 -
EPM 565 Computer Applications in Power Systems 2 -
EPM 566 Computers and Numerical Analysis 2 -
EPM 567 Statistics and Data Analysis 2 -
Students are allowed to register in some of the obligatory or elective courses that are outside
his/her diploma (whether from the Department or from other departments in the Faculty of
Engineering at Cairo University) provided that these courses are in 500 or 600 levels. The
maximum allowed is 6 credit hours. This is subject to the approval of the supervisor of the
academic group to which the diploma belongs.

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II - Master of Science
Students can choose to register in one of the following areas:
• Electric Power Systems
• Electric Power Generation, Utilization, and Economy
• High Voltage Engineering
• Electric Machines and Drives
• Automatic Control Systems
• Power Electronics
To get the degree, students should complete 36 credit hours ( 24 obligatory credit hours and
12 elective credit hours).
M. Sc. Obligatory Credit Hours (All students must complete the following credit hours)
hours
EPM 601 Technical Writing and Communication Skills 2 -
EPM 602 Research Studies, Statistics, and Data Analysis 3 -
EPM 603 Seminar 1 -
EPM 604 Master Thesis 18 -
The Department has the right to ask some students to pass some qualifying undergraduate
courses to fulfill the Department requirements. These additional courses are not counted
among the 36 credit hours required to get the degree.
Elective Courses
hours
EPM 605 Advanced Studies in Electrical Machines 3 -
EPM 606 Design and Analysis of Electrical Machines 3 -
EPM 607 Advanced Tests of Electrical Machines 3 -
EPM 608 Unbalance Operation of Electrical Machines 3 -
EPM 609 Special Electrical Machines 3 -
EPM 610 Transient Response of Electrical Machines 3 -
EPM 611 High Voltage Engineering 3 -
EPM 612 Precision Measurements 3 -
EPM 613 Electrical Materials 3 -
EPM 614 Statistical Applications in High Voltage 3 -
EPM 615 Power System Analysis 3 -
EPM 616 Dynamic Simulations of Power Systems 3 -
EPM 617 Power System Control 3 -
EPM 618 Optimal Operation of Power Systems 3 -
EPM 619 Power System Planning 3 -
EPM 620 Power System Reliability 3 -
EPM 621 Special Topics in Electric Power Systems Engineering 3 -
EPM 622 Electric lamps and lighting 3 -
EPM 623 Utilization of electrical energy 3 -
EPM 624 Electrical traction and transportation 3 -
EPM 625 Economics and Operation of Electric Power Systems 3 -
EPM 626 Energy conversion 3 -
EPM 627 Thermal performance of electrical equipment 3 -

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hours
EPM 628 Advanced Industrial Electronics 3 -
EPM 629 Electronic circuits for electric power and machines 3 -
EPM 630 Power Semiconductor Devices 3 -
EPM 631 Analysis and Design of Power Electronics Circuits 3 -
Components
EPM 632 Protection of Power Systems 3 -
EPM 633 Numerical Analysis of Electromagnetic Fields 3 -
EPM 634 Circuit Breakers 3 -
EPM 635 Transient Phenomena in Electrical Power System 3 -
EPM 636 Gas Discharge 3 -
EPM 637 Laser Applications in Electrical Engineering 3 -
EPM 638 Linear Control Systems 3 -
EPM 639 Design Methods for Industrial Digital Controller 3 -
EPM 640 Nonlinear Control Systems 3 -
EPM 641 Computer-Based Control 3 -
EPM 642 Stochastic Modeling and Control 3 -
EPM 643 Intelligent Control Systems 3 -
EPM 644 Adaptive Control Systems 3 -
EPM 645 Energy Saving and Electric Tariffs 3 -
EPM 646 Advanced Studies in System Engineering 3 -
EPM 647 Advanced Studies in Operation Research 3 -
EPM 648 Power System Applications of Artificial Intelligence 3 -
EPM 649 Robot Modeling and Control 3 -
EPM 650 Communication Systems used in Power Systems 3 -
EPM 651 Mathematical Applications 3 -
EPM 652 Advanced Drive Systems 3 -
III Doctor of Philosophy

Students must register in EPM 601 and EPM 602 or their equivalents if they have not passed
them during the previous five years. Enrolment in EPM 601 and EPM 601 does not contribute
to the total credit hours required from a Ph. D. student which is 48 credit hours. The credit
hours for a Ph. D. student are split into 6 credit hours for obligatory courses, 12 credit hours
of elective courses according to the field of study and the approval of the Department
Council, and 30 credit hours for the Ph. D. thesis.
Ph. D. Obligatory Credit Hours (All students must complete the following credit hours)
hours requisites
EPM 700 Comprehensive Exam. 4 -
EPM 701 Specialized Studies in Electric Power Engineering 1 -
EPM 702 Seminar 1 -
EPM 703 Ph. D. Thesis 30 -
EPM 701 gives a comprehensive background to the different academic areas in the
Department. It will be taught by representatives of all the academic groups in the Department.
It is meant to prepare the student for the comprehensive exam.

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Ph. D. Elective Courses

hours requisites
EPM 704 Advanced Studies in Electrical Power Systems 1 4 -
EPM 705 Advanced Studies in Electrical Power Systems 2 4 EPM 704
EPM 706 Advanced Studies in Generation and Utilization of Electric 4 -
Energy 1
EPM 707 Advanced Studies in Generation and Utilization of Electric 4 EPM 706
Energy 2
EPM 708 Advanced Studies in High Voltage Engineering 1 4 -
EPM 709 Advanced Studies in High Voltage Engineering 2 4 708
EPM 710 Advanced Studies in Engineering of Electric Machines and 4 -
Drives Systems 1
EPM 711 Advanced Studies in Engineering of Electric Machines and 4 710
Drives Systems 2
EPM 712 Advanced Studies in Automatic Control Systems 1 3 -
EPM 713 Advanced Studies in Automatic Control Systems 2 4 712
EPM 714 Advanced Studies in Power Electronics 1 4 -
EPM 715 Advanced Studies in Power Electronics 2 4 714
• The elective courses EPM 704 to EPM 715 include seminars, presentations, and research
reports according to the field of study. Students are evaluated based on oral and written
exams or according to the Department Council decision.
• Students can register in M. Sc. courses (600 level) and in courses outside the Department
(600 and 700 levels) up to 6 credit hours and subject to the approval of the supervisor.

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Course description
EPM 502: Planning and Design of Electric Power Distribution Systems

Load forecasting– planning methods and techniques for Distribution systems – design of
distribution system – reliability – applications.
EPM 503: Electric Power Distribution Systems
Distribution systems classification – loads types and characteristics –distribution substation –
distribution transformers – under ground cables – measuring devices – voltage regulators –
electric tariffs.
EPM 504: Electric Power Transmission Systems
Classification of transmission systems – modelling of AC lines – three – phase AC lines – six
– phase AC line – Application of DC transmission – types and representation of DC lines –
submarine DC cables – over head transmission line design .
EPM 505: Load Management And Energy Conservation
Electrical loads characteristics – demand side management – power factor correction –
voltage drop and power loss reduction – high efficient loads.
EPM 506: Economics of Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Systems
Installation costs – operation costs – production and generation costs analysis.
EPM 507: Performance Analysis of Electric Power Systems
Modelling of power systems elements – power flow studies – short circuit analysis – different
methods for enhancing performance of electric power systems.
EPM 508: Electrical Power Stations
Energy conversion, Types of generation stations (Thermal, Hydraulic, Nuclear), Components
of auxiliaries stations, Environmental impact of stations.
EPM 509: Energy generation from new and renewable sources
Solar energy, Wind energy, Geothermal energy, tidal energy, biomass energy.
EPM 510 : Protection and Maintenance of Power Stations
Types and components of protection systems, Protection of generators, transformers and
motors, Protection of main distributors, Protection of main feeders, Fault currents limiters,
Periodic maintenance, Periodic protection, Predicted maintenance for protection devices.
EPM 511: Distribution and Utilization of Electrical Power
Load calculations, Distribution systems and its economics, Heating and electric welding,
General applications for illumination, Energy management systems.
EPM 512: Electrical traction and transportation
Traction methods, Control systems for traction motors, Speed - time curve for train
movements, Braking systems, Signals systems, Cathodic protection, Transportation in
industry, Lifts, Traction in transportation.
EPM 513: Electrical installations
Electrical code for industrial, commercial, domestic loads, Distribution boards design, Cables
trays and distributions bars, Circuits and earthing systems.
EPM 514: Insulating Gases

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Gases as insulating media- Gases breakdown theories- Electronegative gases- Breakdown of
electronegative gases-Breakdown of long gaps- Corona discharge-Electrical arcs-Performance
of gases under pressure.
EPM515: Electrical Insulating Materials
Conduction and breakdown in liquid dielectrics-Breakdown in solid insulating materials-
Performance of insulating materials under the effects of temperature rise , electric field and
humidity – Solid dielectrics used in practice- Mica and its products – Glass- Ceramics –
Rubber- Polyethylene- Epoxy Resins
EPM516: High Voltage Testing
Generation and measuring of AC , DC and impulse high voltages – High voltage tastings
according to standard specifications- Power frequency tests- Insulation power factor and tan
delta tests – Impulse voltage tests – Partial discharge tests – Measurements of grounding
resistance
EPM 517: Problems of Electrical Insulation
Pollution of overhead transmission line insulators- Pollution severity monitoring- transformer
oil properties and conduction breakdown – Maintenance and purification of transformer oil-
DGA of transformer oil – Breakdown of solid insulators- Electrical and water trees in solid
insulators – Partial Discharges- SF6 gas insulation problems
EPM 518: Switchgear and Protection Devices
Types of circuit breakers- Operation, overshooting and maintenance of circuit breakers- Surge
arresters- Relays- Electro static relays- Digital relays- Numerical relays – Grounding of
protection system
EPM 519: Measuring Devices of High Voltage
Potential dividers- Sphere gaps for high voltage measurements- Potential transformers –
Capacitive potential transformers- Cathode ray Oscillographs for impulse voltage and current
measurements- Amplifiers- Trigger circuits- Delay circuits- Identifications of internal circuits
of high voltage devices
EPM 520: Protection of Electrical Machines and Transformers
Selection of breaking devices for motors and transformers ( circuit breakers , contactors) –
Testing and setting of protection devices – Protection coordination – Essential types of
protection for motors and transformers ( according to types, rating and speed) – Standard
specifications.
EPM 521: Testing and Maintenance of Electrical Machines and Transformers
Standard specifications – Type and routine tests of motors transformers - Experimental setups
- Testing and maintenance of insulating materials – Fault diagnosis ( traditional and modern
methods) – Maintenance programs ( rewinding , re-varnishing , maintenance of commutators,
slip rings and carbon brushes )
EPM 522: Power Electronics
Rectifier devices – rectifier circuits – DC converters – cyclo-converters
EPM 523: Conventional and Modern Operating Circuits
Contactors – Contact switches and selective switches – Relays – Inductive coils – Motor
control circuits – Programmable Logic Controller – Pressure control – Temperature control –
Control of machine tools.
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EPM 524: Electronic Control of Electrical Machines
Controlled rectifier bridge feeding direct current motors – Control of direct current motors
using DC chopper – Three phase inverter and slip energy recovery – Variable voltage variable
frequency converter – Computer applications
EPM 525: Special Electrical Machines
Servo-motors – Synchros - AC commutator motors – Stepper motors – Hysteresis motors –
Reluctance motors – Tachometer generator
EPM 526: Instruments and Measurements
Electronic Measuring Instruments, Recording Instruments, Signal Generators, Signal Analyzers,
Noise, Troubleshooting, Introduction to Digital Instruments: (A/D converters, Counters, Digital
Multimeters), Safety Instrumented System: (Design, Analysis, and Justification)
EPM 527: Control Components
Analog Signal Conditioning, Digital Signal Conditioning, Temperature Sensors, Mechanical
Sensors, Optical Sensors, Optical-Fiber Sensors, Wireless Sensors, Final Control Elements
EPM528: Applications of Microprocessor in Control Systems
Microprocessor Structure, Microprocessor programming, Interfacing Circuits, Data
Conversion, Microprocessor-Based Controllers, PLC Hardware and Software, Applications
EPM 529: Digital Control Systems
Introduction to Computer Control, Robust Digital Controller Design Methods, Design of
Digital Controllers in the Presence of Random Disturbances, System Identification Methods,
Practical Aspects of System Identification, Practical Aspects of Digital Control, Identification
in Closed Loop, Reduction of Controller Complexity
EPM 530: Industrial Controllers
Trade Offs in Controller Design, Design Difficulties for Delayed, Nonminimum Phase,
Unstable and Slow Dynamic Systems, Two Degrees of Freedom Controller-Cascade
Controller, PID Controller Structures, Analysis, Tuning and Anti-windup Arrangements,
Control of Delayed Process, Robust Control using Q-Parameterization, Internal Model
Control
EPM 531: Modeling and Analysis of Automatic Control Systems
Modeling role in industrial process controlling, Modeling by Analogy, Dynamic Systems
Stability, Controllability and Observability, Model Reduction Techniques, Modeling using
Engineering Units, Linearization Techniques, Fuzzy Modeling, Introduction to Stochastic
Modeling, Introduction to Forecasting Control
EPM 532: Electronic Control of AC Circuits
Principle of ON-OFF Control- Principle of Phase Angle Control- Single Phase Controllers-
Three Phase Controllers- Design of AC Voltage Controller Circuits.
EPM 533: Power Semiconductor Devices
Basic Semiconductor Physics- Structure, Operation Physics, Output Characteristics, and
Protection Circuits of Diode - Structure, Operation Physics - Output Characteristics, and
Driving and Protection Circuits of BJT- Structure Operation Physics, Output Characteristics,
and Firing and Protection Circuits of Thyristor.

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EPM 534: Industrial electronics
Logic Gates, Flip-Flop, Registers, Counters- Basic Microprocessor Structure- OP-AMP
Theory- OP-AMP Characteristics- OP-AMP Negative Feedback- Linear OP-AMP Circuits -
Non-Linear OP-AMP Circuits.
EPM 535: Electronic control of DC machines
The Mechanical System and Drive Characteristics - Selecting the Drive Elements - Separately
Excited DC Motor - Separately Excited DC Motor Drive Closed Loop Control.
EPM 536: Rectifier Circuits
Single phase controlled rectifiers - Thee phase controlled rectifiers - Dual three phase
rectifiers - Conventional and modern control strategies for rectifier circuits.
EPM 537: Electronic Control of AC Machines
The Mechanical System and Drive Characteristics - Selecting the Drive system. - Three Phase
Induction Motor - PWM techniques for inverters - Field Orientation Techniques - Feed back
systems.
EPM 538: Protection of Transmission and Distribution Systems
Requirements of protection systems – coordination of protection systems – protection of
distribution systems – protection of transmission systems
EPM 539: Tests and Specifications
Testing relays – testing circuit breakers – testing voltage and current transformers – standard
specifications
EPM 540: Safety in Electrical Installations
Electrical installations in buildings, generating stations and distribution substations-
Dangerous of electrical installations- Safety for installations- Fires due to electrical faults
EPM 541: Electrical Grounding
Grounding for safety- Neutral grounding- Measuring of grounding resistance- Grounding of
low, medium and high voltage networks – Types of grounding rods – chemical rods-
Artificial grounding – Grounding design according to IEEE standards
EPM 542: National and International Standards Specifications
National and international standard specifications for safety-Standards for electrical
installations- Standards for testing the electrical networks components- Safe distances for
maintenance of high voltage networks
EPM 543: Electromagnetic Field Effects on Human Beings
Sources of pollutions by electromagnetic fields- Effect of electromagnetic field on human
beings and plants – Safe distances between electromagnetic fields and human beings-
Relation between electromagnetic fields and diseases-
EPM 544: Design and Analysis of High Voltage Networks
Introduction to high voltage networks- Grounding design – Protection of high voltage
networks- Surge arresters – Insulation coordination- Bus-bar design – High voltage cables –
GIS – High voltage transmission lines
EPM 545: Applications in High Voltage Engineering

Electrostatic precipitators- Photocopiers- Electrical shocks- Effect of electric field on human
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beings- Safety grounding- High voltage applications in medicine
EPM 546: Smart Measurement Systems:
Merits of digital techniques in instrumentation, Practical aspects of design problems, Design
of intelligent microcomputer-based instruments, Microprocessor in data acquisition systems,
Digital signal processing in instrumentation, Communications interfaces
EPM 547: Robust Control in Power Systems
Power System Oscillations, Linear Control in Power Systems, Test System Model, Power
System Stabilizers, Multiple-Model Adaptive Control Approach, Simultaneous Stabilization,
Mixed-Sensitivity Approach using LMI, Normalized H∞ Loop-Shaping Using LMI, H∞
Control For Time-Delayed Systems
EPM 548: Control Applications in Power Systems
Modeling of power systems – voltage control – frequency control – reactive power control –
control centers – supervisory control.
EPM 549: Advanced PLC
Discrete state Process Control, Programmable logic controllers, Advanced Programming,
Artificial Intelligence and PLC Systems, Types of AI Systems, Organizational Structure of an
AI System, Knowledge Representation, Knowledge Inference, AI Fault Diagnostics
Application, Local Area Networks, I/O Bus Networks, Device Bus Networks, Process Bus
Networks, I/O Bus Installation and Wiring Connections
EPM 550: Measuring and Protection Devices
Methods of measuring – Measuring devices- Relays-Protection systems- Protection
discriminations –Fault location – Circuit breakers
EPM 551: Economical Operation of Electric Power Systems
Types of generating stations – economic dispatch – thermal and hydro stations – unit
commitment – security measure.
EPM 552: Power Quality
Definitions – load requirements – harmonics – power factor correction – standard
specifications
EPM 553: Study of Electric Networks Including Special Loads
Special loads definition and characteristics – time domain and frequency domain analysis –
impacts on electric networks – computer programs packages – applications.
EPM 554:Electric Power Generation Economy
Fundamentals of engineering economy – fuel types and its economy – efficiency of
generation stations – economic operation of power stations
EPM 555: Design of Electric Systems in Buildings
Load estimation – feeders design – branch circuits and distribution boards – lighting –
elevators – earthing.
EPM 556: Modern Techniques of Electronic Control of Electrical Machines
Conventional techniques for control of electrical machines – Field oriented control of
electrical machines – Direct torque control of electrical machines

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EPM 558: Selected Topics in Electrical Machines
Harmonics – High efficiency motors - Permanent magnet motors - Study of motor starting -
Unbalance operation - Transient response of electrical generators
EPM 559: Modeling and control methods of Electrical Machines
Modeling using generalized theory of electrical machines – Simulation of electrical machines
in stationary and rotating reference frames – Applying of field oriented control theory – Study
of conventional and modern controllers for control of electrical motors – Study of scalar and
vector control methods for speed control of electrical motors
EPM 560: Selection and Specification of Electrical Drive Systems
Needs of quality drive systems – Operating costs – Speed range – Efficiency – Speed
Regulation – Reliability – Controllability – Power supply – Effect of voltage sags –
Environmental conditions
EPM 561: Mathematics
Linear Vector Space, Matrix Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Optimization Techniques
EPM 562: Operation Research
Queuing Theory, Simplex Method, Transportation Models, Network Models, Advanced
Linear Programming, Goal Programming, Integer Linear Programming, Decision Analysis
and Game Theory
EPM 563: Engineering Management
Definition of Engineering Management, Functions of Management, Types of Organizations,
Economics of Scale of Organizations, Benchmarking, Decision Making Under Uncertainty,
Definition of BOT and Similar Projects, Risk Management, Project Management
EPM 564: Data Communication
The OSI Model and the Data-Link Layer, High-Level Data-Link Control (HDLC) Typical
Data-Link Layer Protocol, Data Transmission, LAN, WAN, Frame Relay, Wiring and
Cabling for Data Communications, Broadband Data Transport Techniques, Broadband ISDN
(B-ISDN) and the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
EPM 565: Computer Applications in Power Systems
Power systems modeling – solving equations – introduction to artificial intelligence –
engineering software packages.
EPM 566: Computers and Numerical Analysis
Numerical analysis – software packages – applications
EPM 567: Statistics and Data Analysis
Probability principles – probability distribution – moments – probability density –
representation of stochastic events – auto-regression – auto-correlations – numerical analysis
EPM 601: Technical Writing and Communication Skills
Technical writing of reports – Enhancement of listening and speaking skills.
EPM 602:Research Studies, Statistics, and Data Analysis
Probability theory – data analysis and processing – use of specialized software packages.
EPM 603: Seminar
The student presents a seminar to highlight the importance of his research topic, explain the
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adopted methods, and illustrates the results.
EPM 604: Master Thesis
The student prepares a thesis in English that consists of abstract, table of contents, list of
figures, chapters, and references. The thesis also includes and Arabic abstract.
EPM 605: Advanced Studies in Electrical Machines
Generalized theory of electrical machines – Transient response – Dynamic behavior –
Stability studies.
EPM 606: Design and Analysis of Electrical Machines
Modern trends – Cooling – Field mapping – Superconductivity – Output equation and
choosing design parameters – Synchronous machines ( new excitation and brushless exciter –
design of field windings) – DC machines
EPM 607: Advanced Tests of Electrical Machines
Standard specifications – Quality and standard tests of electrical machines – Experimental
setups – Equivalent loading of large motors – Analysis of experimental results – Maintenance
EPM 608: Unbalance Operation of Electrical Machines
Symmetrical components – Unbalanced voltages of power supply – Single phase operation of
three phase machines – Derating factor – Braking by unsymmetrical connection of windings –
Unbalance loading of synchronous generators
EPM 609: Special Electrical Machines
Servo-motors – Synchros - AC commutator motors – Stepper motors – Hysteresis motors –
Reluctance motors – Tachometer generator – Permanent magnet machines
EPM 610: Transient Response of Electrical Machines
Generalized theory of electrical machines - AC commutator machines – Connection and
reconnection – Sudden short circuit of synchronous generators - Transient response
EPM 611: High Voltage Engineering
Transient phenomena in electrical power system- Insulation failure- Flashover of polluted
insulators-Pollution severity monitoring- Generation and measuring of high voltage-
Grounding of high voltage system-Surge diverters-Surge absorbers
EPM 612: PRECISION MEASUREMENTS
high voltage measurements-accuracy of potential dividers-measurements of transient
currents- measurements of low currents in high voltage circuits- measurement of field
strength-measurement of dielectric properties-applications of ellipsomtry-detection of internal
discharges in high voltage equipment-amplifiers- triggering circuits- delay circuits- voltage
stabilizers- new trends
EPM 613: ELECTRICAL MATERIALS
Electronic structure of materials-energy bands-conduction of electricity through solids-
polymers and ceramics-processes of breakdown of solid dielectric materials- dielectric
liquids- conduction through dielectric liquids- new investigations and theories.
EPM 614: Statistical Applications in High Voltage
Probability fundamentals – Distribution functions- Risk of failure- Correlation between
insulation and protection level-Statistical safety factor- Statistical withstand voltage-
Statistical approach to insulation coordination-Simulated lightning surges for testing-
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Reliability of high voltage networks
EPM 615: System Analysis
Power systems representation and modelling – power flow studies – dynamic stability – state
estimation – security studies.
EPM 616: Dynamic Simulation of Power Systems
Modelling of generators – excitation systems – turbines – boilers – control devices –
modelling of interconnected networks – dynamic equivalents.
EPM 617: Power Systems Control
Optimal control theory – frequency control – voltage control – multilevel ( hierarchal )
control – supervisory ( central ) control – applications.
EPM 618: Optimal Operation of Power Systems
Thermal stations operation – hydro / thermo / stations operation – long term optimal loading
of generating stations – optimal power flow – interconnection / tie line between power
systems.
EPM 619: Power Systems Planning
Load forecasting – transmission system planning – methods of power systems planning –
generating systems expansion.
EPM 620: Power Systems Reliability
Statistical analysis for reliability indicators – different methods for estimating reliability –
reliability studies for generation and transmission systems.
EPM 621: Special Topics in Electric Power Systems Engineering
Electric tariffs – electric load management – energy conservation.
EPM 622: Electric lamps and lighting
Electric lamps: lamps types, characteristics, performance. Lighting systems (interior,
exterior), special applications.
EPM 623: Utilization of electrical energy
Electrical traction, Illumination, Electric heating, Electric welding, Air conditioning,
Electrochemical processes.
EPM 624: Electrical traction and transportation
Electrical traction, Characteristics of electrical traction motors, Motors selection, Speed
control, Braking, Energy conservation.
EPM 625: Economics and Operation of Electric Power Systems
Electric tariffs, Power factor improvement, Economic dispatch for electrical power stations,
Automatic control for loads distribution, Frequency control, Co-operations for different
station types.
EPM 626: Energy conversion
Electromechanical conversion of energy, Electrochemical energy conversion,
Electromagnetic conversion of energy, Renewable energy (solar energy, wind energy),
Energy storage systems.
EPM 627: Thermal performance of electrical equipment
Thermal performance for cables, Thermal performance for transformers, Thermal
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performance for main distributors, Thermal performance for thyristors, Modern cooling
methods.
EPM 628: Advanced Industrial Electronics
Microprocessors – Microcontrollers - Power Electronics Applications Using Microcontrollers
EPM 629: Electronic circuits for electric power and machines
Design of pulse width modulated electrical source - General structure of digital protection-
digital protection of induction motors - Digital protection of transformers - Digital protection
against excess of load current.
EPM 630: Power Semiconductor Devices
Basic Semiconductor Physics - Study of Power Semiconductor Devices Basic Structure -
Study of Power Semiconductor Devices Operation Physics - Power Semiconductor Devices
Switching Characteristics - Driving and Protection Methods of Power Semiconductor
Devices.
EPM 631: Analysis and Design of Power Electronics Circuits Components
Analysis and design of high frequency shock coils - Analysis and design of high frequency
pulse transformers - Analysis and design of power electronic devices heat sinks - EMI Effect
on Power Electronics Circuits - Special Topics of EMI compatibility of Power Electronics
Circuits.
EPM 632: Protection of Power Systems
Components of electrical networks- Electrical faults- Grounding- Relays- Current and voltage
transformers- Circuit breakers- Over current protection- Distance protection- Differential
protection- Digital protection- Digital relays – Complete protection of electrical network
components
EPM 633: Numerical Analysis of Electromagnetic Fields
Importance of numerical methods for solving electromagnetic fields problems – Transmission
line method – Finite element method – Finite difference method – Integral equations method
– Examples and applications
EPM 634: Circuit Breakers
Electric arc- Arc extinction- Arc formation in AC circuit breakers- Types of circuit breakers-
D.C. circuit breakers- Maintenance of circuit breakers- Capacitive and inductive loadings of
circuit breakers- Breaking and making capacity- Testing of circuit breakers
EPM 635: Transient Phenomena in Electrical Power System
Switching transients in single and three phase systems- Time domain simulation using ATP –
Switching overvoltage- Temporary overvoltage- Lightning phenomena- Protection against
transient overvoltage-Insulation coordination
EPM 636: Gas Discharge
Gases as insulating media- Gases breakdown theories- Electronegative gases- Breakdown of
Ionization processes-Streamer theory of breakdown in gases-Breakdown in non-uniform
fields and corona discharge-Electrical arcs-Performance of gases under pressure-Post
breakdown phenomena and applications
EPM 637: Laser Applications in Electrical Engineering
Introduction- Laser applications in measuring the thickness of pollution layers of high voltage
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solid insulators- Measuring the insulation dielectric constant-Other applications
EPM 638: Linear Control Systems
Optimal Control, Parameter Estimation, State estimation, Robust Control Systems, Sensitivity
of Automatic Control Systems
EPM 639: Design Methods for Industrial Digital Controller
Derivation of Discrete Time Systems, Analysis of Discrete-time Systems, Pole Placement,
Selection of Sampling Rate, Features of Network-Based Control Systems, Two Degrees of
Freedom Kalman Controller, Generalized Predictive Controller, Minimum Variance
Controller, Model Predictive Controller, Iterative learning Controller
EPM 640: Nonlinear Control Systems
Properties of Nonlinear Systems, Equilibrium States and Concepts of Stability, Lyapunov
Stability, Absolute Stability, Linearization Methods, Operating Modes and Dynamic Analysis
Methods, Phase Trajectories, Harmonic Linearization in Dynamic Analysis of Nonlinear
Control Systems Operating in Stabilization Mode and in Tracking Mode of Operation,
Performance Estimation of Nonlinear Control System Transient Responses, Describing
Function Method in Fuzzy Control Systems
EPM 641: Computer-Based Control
Microprocessor Systems, Structure of DDC, Supervisory Control, Hardware and Software of
DDC and MMI, Real Time Programming in Control Systems, Application
EPM 642: Stochastic Modeling and Control
Review of Theory of Random Variables, Probability Distribution and Density Functions,
Definition of Stochastic Processes, Description of The Ensemble of a Stochastic Process,
Auto- and Cross- Correlation Functions, Auto-Covariance and Cross-Covariance, ARIMA
Univariate Models, Stationarity and Invertibility Conditions, Identification of Model Orders,
Estimating Model Parameters, The Yule-Walker Equations, Diagnostic Checks, Forecasting
with Time-Series Models
EPM 643: Intelligent Control Systems
Fuzzy Sets and Operations, Fuzzy PID Controllers, Adaptive Fuzzy Systems, Fuzzy Control
Based on LMI Techniques, Neural Networks Based Controllers, Optimization Techniques
(Swarm Optimization, Ants Colony, Genetic Algorithms).
EPM 644: Adaptive Control Systems
Adaptive Control Schemes, Parameter Estimation, Model Reference Adaptive Control, Self
Tuning Controllers, Dual Adaptive Control, Stability Analysis of Adaptive Controllers,
Robust Adaptive Control Systems.
EPM 645: Energy Saving and Electric Tariffs
Comprehensive planning of energy sources – energy utilization – energy tariffs – financial
and economical benefits
EPM 646: Advanced Studies in System Engineering
Deterministic, Probabilistic and Fuzzy Modeling, Global Optimization Techniques,
Probabilistic Optimization, Fuzzy Optimization, Simulation Analysis, Application of Real
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EPM 647: Advanced Studies in Operation Research
Deterministic, Probabilistic and Fuzzy Modeling, Forecasting Models, Simulation Modeling,
Probabilistic Optimization Models, Markovian Decision, Fuzzy Optimization Model,
Nonlinear Programming Algorithms
EPM 648: Power System Applications of Artificial Intelligence
AI definitions and properties – search strategies and algorithms – expert systems – knowledge
representation – introduction to neural networks – definition of fuzzy logic – particle swarms
– software applications.
EPM 649: Robot Modeling and Control
Rigid Motions and Homogeneous Transformations, Forward and Inverse Kinematics,
Velocity Kinematics – The Manipulator Jacobian, Path and Trajectory Planning, Dynamics,
Independent Joint Control, Multivariable Control, Force Control, Geometric Nonlinear
Control, Computer Vision, Vision-Based Control
EPM 650: Communication Systems used in Power Systems
Fiber Optic Transmission Systems, SDH and SONET Systems, Power Lines Carrier, Wireless
Communication, LAN, WAN, Applications in Power Systems
EPM 651: Mathematical Applications
Vector space – matrix analysis – norms – linear matrix inequalities - optimization
EPM 652: Advanced Drive Systems
Selection and design of electrical drive systems – Study of scalar and vector control methods
for speed control of electrical motors – Study of conventional and modern controllers for
electrical drive systems – Applications.
EPM 700: Comprehensive Exam.
EPM 701: Specialized Studies in Electric Power Engineering
This course gives a comprehensive background to the different academic areas in the
Department. It will be taught by representatives of all the academic groups in the Department.
It is meant to prepare the student for the comprehensive exam.
EPM 702: Seminar
A Ph. D. candidate presents a seminar to highlight the importance of his research, the adopted
methodology, the main results, and the publications.
EPM 703: Ph. D. Thesis
A Ph. D. candidate prepares a thesis in English that consists of abstract, table of contents, list
of figures, chapters, and references. The thesis also includes an Arabic abstract.
EPM 704 : Advanced Studies in Electric Power Systems І
Static and dynamic loads mode ling – static VAR compensators – FACTS and Applications –
voltage stability – system blackouts – system restoration – power systems protection –
optimal control of power systems and applications.
EPM 705 : Advanced Studies in Electric Power Systems П
Distributed generation – Design of advanced control systems for generating units –
Harmonics in large electric power systems having DC transmission – advanced methods for
studies of reliability and security of electric power systems – economics and marketing of
electricity – Applications of artificial intelligence in electric power systems.
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EPM 706: Advanced Studies in Generation and Utilization of Electric Energy 1
Power quality – Tariffs – factors affecting power quality – harmonic suppression – filters –
DVR
EPM 707: Advanced Studies in Generation and Utilization of Electric Energy 2
Types of Tariffs – distributed generation – power factor correction – voltage regulators
EPM 708: Advanced High Voltage Engineering (1)
Electric field calculations under high voltage overhead transmission lines –Grounding of
electric power system- Electric insulating materials (properties and breakdown)- Gas
Insulated switchgear- Pollution of overhead transmission line insulators
EPM 709: Advanced High Voltage Engineering (2)
Over-voltages due to switching and lightning surges- protection against overvoltage-Digital
protection of electrical power networks- High voltage measurements- Effect of electric field
on human beings
EPM 710: Advanced Studies in Engineering of Electrical Machines and Drives Systems (1)
Stability analysis of different types of electrical machines – study the effects of harmonics on
the performance of electrical motors – Study the effects of unbalance operation on the
performance of induction motors – Fault diagnosis of electrical machines – Recognizing of
modern techniques used in design and manufactory of electric traction motors - Recognizing
of electromagnetic braking systems used in modern transportation systems
EPM 711: Advanced Studies in Engineering of Electrical Machines and Drives Systems (2)
Applying of the generalized theory of electrical machines to study the dynamic and transient
behaviors - Study of field oriented control theory and its applications on vector control
systems of electrical machines - Study the effect of power supply quality on the performance
of induction motors and stability of synchronous generators.
EPM 712: Advanced Studies in Automatic Control Systems (1)
Selected topics that may include system identification, iterative learning control, optimization
algorithms, supervisory control, and/or other topics selected by the supervisor.
EPM 713:Advanced Studies in Automatic Control Systems (2)
Applied studies that may include power system control, robotics, industrial control
applications and/or other topics selected by the supervisor.
EPM 714: Advanced Studies in Power Electronics (1)
Advanced Topics in Rectifier Circuits - Rectifier Stations - High voltage D.C Energy
Transmission - Electrical Power Quality - Active Power Filter for Electrical Power
EPM 715: Advanced Studies in Power Electronics (2)
Advanced Current Source Inverters - Advanced Voltage Source Inverters - Advanced D.C
Electric Drives - Advanced A.C Electric Drives

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Chemical Engineering Department
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Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Mandatory Courses
Credit
Code Subject Prerequisite
Hours
CHE 501 Applied Fluid Mechanics 3 -
CHE 502 Applied Heat Transfer 3 -
CHE 503 Applied Mass Transfer 3 -
CHE 504 Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 -
Elective Courses
Students are to complete the required credit hours for the degree from the available courses
Credit
Hours
CHE 505 Industrial Process Control 3 -
Plant Design and Economics for Industrial -
CHE 506 3
Processes
CHE 507 Applied Mathematics 3 -
CHE 508 Environmental Engineering 3 -
CHE 509 Safety Engineering 3 -
CHE 510 Advanced Mechanical Unit Operations 3 -
CHE 511 Project* 3 -
CHE 512 Economics of Industrial Processes 3 -
CHE 513 Technical Writing and Presentation Skills 3 -
CHE 514 Inorganic Chemical Industries 3 -
CHE 515 Organic Synthesis 3 -
CHE 516 Petroleum Processing 3 -
* Mandatory Course
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Mandatory Courses
Credit
Hours
CHE 601 Transport Phenomena (1) 3 ---
CHE 602 Transport Phenomena (2) 3 ---
CHE 603 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3 ---
CHE 604 Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering 3 ---
CHE 605 Chemical Reaction Engineering 3 ----

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Elective Courses
Students are to complete the required credit hours for the degree from the available courses
Credit
Hours
CHE 606 Process Dynamics and Control 3 ---
CHE 601,
CHE 607 Applied Separation Processes 3 CHE 602,
CHE603
CHE 608 Environmental Engineering 3 ---
CHE 609 Fertilizer Industry 3 ---
CHE 610 Ceramics 3 ---
CHE 611 Advanced Natural Gas Engineering 3 ---
CHE 612 Polymer Engineering 3 ---
CHE 613 Biochemical Engineering 3 ---
CHE 614 Advanced Separation Methods 3 ---
CHE 615 Process Systems Engineering 3 604
CHE 616 Safety Engineering 3 ---
CHE 617 Advanced Process Simulation 3 604
CHE 618 Finite Element Methods in Process Simulation 3 601
CHE 619 Electrochemical Engineering 3 ---
CHE 620 Corrosion Engineering 3 ---
CHE 621 Cement Technology 3 ---
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering
Credit
Hours
CHE 700 Comprehensive Exam 4 ---
CHE 701 Advanced Thermodynamics 4 603
CHE 702 Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis 4 604
CHE 703 Writing a Research Paper 3 ---
CHE 704 Special Topic 3 ---
CHE 799 Ph. D Dissertation 30 ---

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Course Descriptions
CHE 501 Applied Fluid Mechanics

Basic equations of statics and fluid flow, flow of real fluids, turbulent flow, piping systems,
flow in non-circular conduits, pumps and compressors, compressible flow, non-Newtonian
fluids, flow around immersed bodies, industrial flow-measuring equipment, mixing
equipment, two-phase flow.
CHE 502 Applied Heat Transfer
Selection of heat transfer equipment; material and heat balances on furnaces; design of
furnaces; design of heat exchangers with extended surface area (finned tubes); design of plate
heat exchangers.
CHE 503 Applied Mass Transfer
Absorption with chemical reaction; multi-component distillation; industrial water cooling
towers design.
CHE 504 Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Conversion calculation at equilibrium; heat of combustion; heat of reaction; homogeneous
iso-thermal and non-isothermal reactor design; catalytic and non-catalytic reactor design,
industrial applications.
CHE 505 Industrial Process Control
Measuring instrumentation of main process variables; introduction to process steady state and
dynamic modeling; introduction to control theory; final control element; degree of freedom
analysis; feed back and feed forward control; advanced control concepts; computer control.
CHE 506 Plant Design and Economics for Industrial Processes
Flow-sheeting; reaction path synthesis; separation task sequencing; heat exchange networks;
process task integration; optimal design; economical performance criteria (total capital
investment, return on investment, profitability indices); cash flow analysis (concept, net
present values, discounted cash flow, risk analysis); evaluation of alternatives processes.
CHE 507 Applied Mathematics
Numerical methods for the solution of differential equations and partial differential equations.
CHE 508 Environmental Engineering
Concepts and tools of clean technology; environmental aspects in design; sustainable
processes in chemical engineering; environmental monitoring systems; world environmental
problems.
CHE 509 Safety Engineering
Elementary safety principles; historical accidents; health hazards of industrial substances; fire
and explosion hazard ratings; reliability and risk assessment; emergency planning and
response; hazard identification; HAZOP; fault tree analysis; quantitative risk assessment; case
studies
CHE 510 Advanced Mechanical Unit Operations
The course entails the study of the selected mechanical unit operations. The student will be
involved in the sizing, design and fabrication details of the equipment involved in the
following processes: Size reduction and enlargement, filtration, solid handling, settling and
sedimentation, centrifugation and mixing. The course will include practical design problem to
already existing equipment in selected plants.

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CHE 511 Project

The project should include the following: a preliminary review of chemistry and technology;
a preliminary comparison between alternative existing technologies if applicable; definition
of the problem (annual production, anticipated on-stream time, specifications of available
materials, services, and product), material balance; heat balance; piping and instrumentation
diagrams; safety aspects; startup and shutdown procedures; functional and mechanical design
of a selected piece of equipment; materials takeoff list; layout and piping; and project
economics.
CHE 512 Economics for Industrial Processes
Cost and asset accounting; cost estimation; interest and investment costs, taxes and insurance;
depreciation; profitability, alternative investments, and replacements; optimum design and
design strategy; materials and fabrication selection.
CHE 513 Technical Writing and Presentation Skills
Types of reports, structure of the report, abstract, thesis statement, introduction, conclusions,
references. Preparing a curriculum vitae. Types of presentations, structure of the presentation,
audio-visual aids, how to manage a presentation session.
CHE 514 Inorganic Chemical Industries
Phosphorous industries (wet process, electric furnace phosphorous and phosphoric acid);
potassium industries (chloride, sulphate, and hydroxide); nitrogen industries (synthetic
ammonia, urea, nitric acid); sulphur and sulphuric acid; and soda ash. Introduction to
ceramics (definitions, traditional ceramics, scope of modern ceramics); ceramic raw materials
(clays, silica, feldspars, other raw materials, characterization methods including microscopic
examination, SEM, XRD, XRF, DTA, TGA, DTG, etc.); general properties of ceramic
materials (thermal, mechanical, electrical, and magnetic); ceramic processing (ore processing,
methods of formation, drying, firing); and the cement industry (raw materials, dry method of
production, properties, types).
CHE 515 Organic Synthesis
Steam cracking (production of lower alkenes, cracking reactions, thermodynamics,
mechanism and kinetics), industrial processes (influence of feedstock on steam cracker
operations and products), selective dehydrogenation, bulk chemicals and synthetic fuels
derived from synthesis gas (methanol, Fischer-Tropsch catalysts), homogeneous catalysis
(dimethyl terephthalate, terephthalic acid production), heterogeneous catalysis (ethyl benzene
and styrene production) amination by amonolysis, oxidation, hydrogenation, hydrocarbon
synthesis and hydroformylation, esterification, hydrolysis, alkylation, fermentation, paraffins
by alkylation, alkylation of aromatic compounds, alkylation of O2 and N2 compounds.
CHE 516 Petroleum Processing
Modern trends in petroleum refining; cracking and reforming; waste minimization in the oil
field; handling of hazardous wastes from the industry; isomerization units; upgrading
specifications of petroleum products; execution of petroleum projects; and prospects of the
petrochemicals industry.
CHE 601 Transport Phenomena-1
Heat Transport: thermal conductivity and the mechanism of energy transport; shell energy
balances; temperature distribution in solids and laminar flow; equations of change in non-
isothermal systems; temperature distribution with more than one variable; macroscopic
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balances for non-isothermal systems; energy transport by radiation. Mass Transport:
diffusivity and mechanism of mass transport; concentration distribution in solids and laminar
flow; equation of change for multi-component systems; concentration distribution with more
than one independent variable; macroscopic balances for multi-component systems; other
mechanisms of mass transport.
CHE 602 Transport Phenomena-2
Momentum Transport: conservation of mass and momentum, constitutive equation and stress
tensor (equations of motion, Navier-Stokes equation, frame invariance, Newtonian and
generalized Newtonian fluids); laminar flows of viscous fluids; time dependent flows;
lubrication theory and stream functions; turbulent flows; boundary layer approximations; non-
Newtonian behaviour; introduction to linear visco-elasticity; analogy between heat, mass and
momentum transfer.
CHE 603 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Fundamentals, importance, significance and limitations; first law and energy conservation;
second law and entropy; PVT properties of pure fluids; thermodynamic properties of fluids;
thermodynamics of mixtures; activity coefficient models; vapour-liquid equilibrium from
equations of state; chemically reacting systems; reaction direction and chemical equilibrium;
availability analysis for reacting systems; thermodynamic analysis of processes.
CHE 604 Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering
Modeling the dynamic and static behaviour of chemical processes (mathematical formulation
of the physical problem, development of mathematical model including state variables and
state equations for a chemical process), additional elements of the mathematical models,
additional examples of the mathematical modeling, analysis of stage wise processes by the
calculus of finite difference; numerical methods and optimization of chemical processes, and
case studies of chemical engineering systems and equipment.
CHE 605 Chemical Reaction Engineering
Kinetics of homogenous reactions, electrochemical reactions; kinetics of heterogeneous
reactions on catalytic surfaces; industrial catalytic reactor design and selection; heterogeneous
reactions with external mass transfer; heterogeneous reactions with internal mass transfer.
CHE 606 Process Dynamics and Control
Lumped and distributed parameter dynamics of typical industrial systems; stability analysis;
review of control principles; MIMO systems; interacting systems; advanced control systems;
adaptive and inferential control systems; sampled data control systems.
CHE 607 Applied Separation Processes
The course entails the study of separation processes with emphasis on applied case studies.
The separation processes will include: absorption and stripping, distillation, leaching and
extraction, membrane separation processes, drying, crystallization, ion exchange, adsorption,
chromatographic separation, and low temperature separation. The course will discuss the
comparative energy requirements, economics, advantages and disadvantages of proposed
separation tasks.
CHE 608 Environmental Engineering
The environmental impacts; sources of pollution from industrial establishments; waste
handling and treatment processes; design of balancing tanks; environmental audits; pollution
prevention from industrial establishments; secondary and advanced treatment methods;
environmental management systems; sludge handling.
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CHE 609 Fertilizer Industry
Simple fertilizers, compound fertilizers, complex fertilizers, slow-release fertilizers.
CHE 610 Ceramics
General forming methods; mechanical properties (creep, failure, statistical methods for evaluating
results); electrical properties (insulation, conductivity); thermal properties (conductivity, expansion,
heat capacity). Thermodynamics and Kinetics of reactions occurring on firing
CHE 611 Advanced Natural Gas Engineering
Natural gas processing, liquefaction of gases engineering, liquefied natural gas engineering.
CHE 612 Polymer Engineering
Monomer production and purification, structure of polymeric solids, crystallinity, molecular
weight conformation in the amorphous polymer, molecular orientation, elastic properties of
rubber, characterization, visco-elasticity, mechanical properties (yield and fracture),
reinforced polymers, forming, flow properties, cooling and solidification, extrusion, injection
molding, thermo-forming, compression and transfer molding, materials selection,
thermoplastics, thermo sets, composites, rubbers, design for stiffners, design for strength.
CHE 613 Biochemical Engineering
The course entails the study of biochemical processes, thermodynamics, and kinetics. These
principles are used in the application of engineering principles to analyze, design, and
develop processes using biocatalysts. Processes covered in the course include those that are
involved in the formation of desirable compounds and products or in the transformation, or
destruction of unwanted or toxic substances.
CHE 614 Advanced Separation Methods
Membrane separation processes, types of membranes, usage, mechanism of membrane
separation, construction of membranes, some types of membranes and their ancillary
components, operating conditions; liquid separation by membranes (fundamentals, equations,
equipment); gas separation by membranes (fundamentals, equations, equipment); gas
permeation; reverse osmosis and membrane separation; ultra filtration; dialysis and electro-
dialysis; adsorption in fixed bed and PSA.
CHE 615 Process Systems Engineering
Introduction to systems engineering concepts; process development; process integration;
process optimization; introduction to control theory; operations research; process plant design
aspects.
CHE 616 Safety Engineering
Safety principles; classification of accidents; hazardous materials and conditions; process
safety analysis; safety devices.
CHE 617 Advanced Process Simulation
Classification of modeling approaches; transport phenomena models; population balance
models; differential and integral representation of models; strategy of subsystem analysis with
application; integrated system analysis with applications.
CHE 618 Finite Element Method in Process Simulation
This course introduces the intellectual framework for modeling with Comsol Multiphysics
and matlab. These software packages have unique features in representing multiply linked
domains with complex geometry, highly coupled and nonlinear equation systems, and
arbitrarily complicated boundary, auxiliary, and initial conditions. The course develops an
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understanding of how to build up complicated models piecemeal and test them modularly. It
then introduces advanced analysis techniques. Finally, it deals with case studies in a broad
range of application areas including nonlinear pattern formation, thin film dynamics and
heterogeneous catalysis, composite and effective media for heat, mass, conductivity, and
dispersion, population balances, tomography, multiphase flow, electrokinetic, microfluidic
networks, plasma dynamics, and corrosion chemistry. Familiarity with Matlab is a
requirement.
CHE 619 Electrochemical Engineering
Electric potential, electrochemical reaction kinetics, electrical conductivity, design of
electrochemical cells, industrial applications (electro-plating, production of chemicals,
purification of metals), batteries, and fuel cells.
CHE 620 Corrosion Engineering
Economics of corrosion, corrosion theory, corrosion control, choice of materials, cathodic
protection, corrosion inhibitors, coating.
CHE 621 Cement Technology
Introduction, management of quarries and raw materials, thermal factors in cement industry,
raw materials preparation, cement grinding and packaging, cement additives, environmental
considerations
CHE 700 Comprehensive Exam
CHE 701 Advanced Thermodynamics
Advanced topics in phase equilibria; irreversible thermodynamics (Soret and Dufour effect);
liquefaction of gases; combustion and flames; fuel cells; introduction to statistical
thermodynamics; Monte Carlo simulation.
CHE 702 Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis
of probability theory (types of events, permutations and combinations, basic laws of
probability, conditional probability and Bayes' theorem, independent events); sampling
distribution (binomial, normal, Poisson, Weibull, sampling distribution of mean, student
distribution (t-Test), sampling of proportions); testing of hypotheses (randomness of a sample,
hypothesis about a mean and a proportion, significance between tow sample means or
proportions, determination of sample size, x2 distribution, goodness of fit); analysis of
variance (large and small samples, nature of variance: F-ratio, one way and two way
classification, sampling design; regression and correlation analysis (simple linear regression,
standard error of estimate, coefficients of correlation, determination and association, sampling
errors for large and small samples, curvilinear regression, multiple regression); Factorial
design, Wilson – Box method . Optimization using Steepest ascent
CHE 703 Writing a Research Paper
Importance of dissemination of research results; history of academic publishing; the peer
review process; the publication process; structure of scientific papers; how to write a
scientific paper; elements of style in writing research papers; effective use of the internet for
literature search; literature search.
CHE 704 Special Topic
To be assigned by the supervisor.
CHE 799 Ph.D. Dissertation

List of Graduate Studies Cairo University
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Mining, Petroleum and Metallurgy Department
286 Mining, Petroleum and Metallurgy Department

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Mining, Petroleum and Metallurgy Department
MINING
Postgraduate Diploma: Design and Mining Technology
Code Courses Credit hours
MIN 531 Advanced Mine planning 3

MIN 532 Underground mining of stratified deposits 3
MIN 533 Applied Rock Mechanics 3
MIN 534 Design of Underground Mining Systems 3
MIN 535 Design of Surface Mining Systems 3
MIN 536 Mine Ventilation & Air Conditioning 3
MIN 537 Rock Drilling and Blasting Eng. 3
MIN 538 Mining Economics 3
MIN 539 Safety and Hygiene in Mines 3
MIN 540 Mining legislation and laws 3
MIN 541 Environmental Impact of Mining 3
MIN 599 Project 3
Total No. of credit hours 36
Postgraduate Diploma: Mineral Processing Technology

Credit
Code Courses
hours
MIN 551 Flowsheet Design 3
MIN 552 Particle Characterization and Measurement 3
MIN 553 Froth Flotation 3
MIN 554 Physical Chemistry of surfaces 3
MIN 555 Report Writing 3
MIN 556 Ore Analysis 3
MIN 557 Mineral Processing and Environment 3
MIN 558 Modeling and Simulation in Mineral processing 3
MIN 559 Advanced Mineral Processing Technology 3
MIN 560 Ore Microscopy & Application 3
MIN 561 Coagulation & Dispersion 3
MIN 599 Project. 3
Total No. of credit hours 36

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M. Sc. Courses
Credit
Code Courses
Hours
MIN 601 Surface Mining Engineering 3
MIN 602 Underground Mining Engineering 3
MIN 603 Applied Rock Mechanics 3
MIN 604 Rock Drilling & Blasting 3
MIN 605 Mine Ventilation 3
MIN 606 Mine Air Conditioning & Cooling 3
MIN 607 Geostatistical Ore Reserve Estimation 3
MIN 608 Operation Research in Mining 3
MIN 609 Safety and Health in Mining 3
MIN 610 Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer 3
MIN 611 Environmental Impact of Mining 3
MIN 612 Mining Economics 3
MIN 613 Management of Mining Projects 3
MIN 614 Crisis Management and Risk Analysis in Mining 3
MIN 615 Modeling & Simulation in Mining 3
MIN 616 Mining legislation and Laws 3
Min 617 Feasibility Studies of Mining Projects 3
Min 618 Site investigation 3
MIN 619 Surface Rock Stability 3
MIN 620 Advanced Engineering Geology 3
MIN 621 Design and Technology of Tunnels 3
MIN 622 Rock Testing 3
MIN 623 Remote Sensing & Modern Surveying Systems 3
MIN 624 Geophysics 3
MIN 625 Coal Geology 3
MIN 626 Mineral Deposits 3
MIN 627 Modeling & Simulation in Mineral Processing 3
MIN 628 Biochemical Extraction 3
MIN 629 Mineral Processing and Environment 3
MIN 630 Physical chemistry of surfaces & its application in mineral Proc. 3
MIN 631 Advanced Mineral Processes 3
MIN 632 Ore Microscopy & its Applications 3
MIN 633 Coagulation & Dispersion 3
MIN 634 Report Writing 3
MIN 635 Natural Resources and Their environmental impact 3
MIN 636 Advanced Froth Flotation Theories 3
MIN 637 Mining Operations 3
MIN 638 Stability of Archaeological Sites 3
MIN 639 Application of Rock Mechanics in Archaeological Restoration 3
MIN 699 M.SC. Thesis 12
Total No. of Credit hours 24
The student will choose six MIN courses.
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Ph. D. Program:
Code Courses Credit hours
MIN 700 Comprehensive Examination 4
The student will choose maximum five courses from Min
MIN*** 15
701- 712
MIN799 Ph. D. thesis 30
Elective Courses
Credit hours
Code Courses
MIN 701 Strata Control & Support Design 3
MIN 702 Long Wall Technology 3
MIN 703 Special Mining Methods 3
MIN 704 Automatic Control in Mining 3
MIN 705 Mine Ventilation 3
MIN 706 Physical Chemistry of Surfaces 3
MIN 707 Advanced Mineral Processing Technology 3
MIN 708 Fine Particle Technology 3
MIN 709 Rock Drilling & Blasting 3
MIN 710 Coal Geology 3
MIN 711 Mineral Deposits 3
MIN 712 Selected Topics 3

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PETROLEUM
Postgraduate Diploma: Petroleum Exploration Engineering

Credit
Code Courses Hours
PEN 501 Rock Mechanics 3
PEN 502 Structural Geology 3
PEN 503 Geophysical Exploration Methods 3
PEN 504 Advanced Petroleum Geology 3
PEN 505 Drilling Engineering 3
PEN 506 Risk Assessment in Petroleum Exploration 3
PEN 507 Advanced well logging 3
PEN 508 Subsurface Geology 3
PEN 509 3-D Reservoir Geologic Modeling 3
PEN 599 Project 3
Total 30
The student will study four courses (12 Hours) for the preliminary stage and six courses (18
Hours) for the diploma stage
Postgraduate Diploma: Petroleum Production Engineering

Credit
Code Courses hours
PEN 511 Drilling Engineering 3
PEN 512 Production Engineering 3
PEN 513 Reservoir Engineering 3
PEN 514 Petroleum Reservoir Properties 3
PEN 516 Well Completion & Workover 3
PEN 517 Petroleum Formation Evaluation 3
PEN 518 Secondary Recovery & Applications 3
PEN 519 Surface Operations for Oil & Gas 3
PEN 520 Special Topic 3
PEN 599 Project 3
Total 30
The student will study four courses (12 Hours) for the preliminary stage and six courses (18
Hours) for the diploma stage

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M.Sc. Degree
Selective Courses
Credit
Code Courses hours
PEN 601 Advanced Drilling Engineering 3
PEN 602 Advanced Production Engineering 3
PEN 603 Enhanced Oil Recovery 3
PEN 604 Reservoir Simulation 3
PEN 605 Well Testing 3
PEN 606 Natural Gas Technology 3
PEN 607 Elective Topics in Petroleum Engineering 3
PEN 608 Advanced Formation Evaluation 3
PEN 609 Advanced well Logging 3
PEN 610 Rock Mechanics 3
PEN 611 Subsurface Geology 3
PEN 612 Geology of Egypt 3
PEN 613 Geological Exploration and Ground Water 3
PEN 614 Structural Geology 3
PEN 615 Geophysical Exploration 3
PEN 616 Risk Assessment in Petroleum Engineering 3
PEN 617 HSE in Petroleum Engineering 3
PEN 699 M.SC. Thesis 18
Total 36
The student will study six courses (18 Hours) from the above
Ph.D. Degree
Credit
Code Courses hours
PEN 700 Research Seminar (Oral Exam.) 2
PEN 701 Elective Topic in Reservoir Eng. 3
PEN 702 Elective Topic in Drilling Eng. 3
PEN 703 Elective Topic in Production Eng. 3
PEN 704 Elective Topic in Gas Eng. 3
PEN 705 Independent Study (written Exam) 4
PEN 799 Ph. D. Thesis 30
Total No. of Credit hours 48

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METALLURGY
Postgraduate Diploma: Corrosion Engineering and Protection of Metals
Core Courses
Accredited Examinatio Prerequisit
Code Course
hours n hours e courses
MET 501 Physical Metallurgy (1st year) 3 2 --
MET 502 Diffusion in solids (1st year) 3 2 --
MET 527 Electrohemistry (1st year) 3 2 --
MET 522 Physical Chemistry (1st year) 3 2 --
MET 509 Thermodynamics of Solids ( 2nd 3 2 --
year)
MET 505 Advanced Metallgraphy (2nd year) 3 2 --
MET 511 Corrosion Engineering (2nd year) 3 2 --
nd
MET 529 Protection of Metals and its Alloys (2 3 2 --
year)
MET 599 Project (2nd year) 3 Oral Exam --
One course is selected from the following elective courses in the next page and is studied in
the 1st year.
Elective Courses
Code Course Accredite Examination Prerequisit

d hours hours e courses
Testing and Statistical Analysis
MET 507 3 2 --
of Results
MET 508 Physical Ceramics 3 2 --
MET 514 Hydrometallurgy 3 2 --
MET 512 Oxidation of Metals 3 2 --
MET 513 Theory of Metallurgical 3 2 --
Processes
MET 531 Advanced Materials 3 2 --

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Postgraduate Diploma: Metals Extraction Engineering
Core Courses

MET 523 Phase Diagrams (1st year) 3 2 --
MET 509 Thermodynamics of 3 2 --
Solids(2nd year)
MET 513 Theory of Metallurgical 3 2 --
nd
Processes (2 year)
MET 525 Electrometallurgy (2nd year) 3 2 --
nd
MET 524 Pyrometallurgy (2 year) 3 2 --
the 1st year.
Elective Courses
Code Course Accredited Examination Prerequisit
hours hours e courses
MET 505 Advanced Metallgraphy 3 2 --
MET 507 Testing and Statistical Analysis of
3 2 --
Results
MET 510 Thermodynamics of Liquids 3 2 --
MET 511 Corrosion Engineering 3 2 --
MET 515 Industrial Furnaces 3 2 --
MET 528 Extraction of Non-ferrous Metals 3 2 --
MET 530 Steel making 3 2 --
MET 532 Energetic and Economics of
3 2 --
Metallurgical Industries
MET 533 Modeling of Metallurgical Processes 3 2 --
MET 534 Heat and Mass Transfer 3 2 --

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Postgraduate Diploma: Metals Forming and Heat Treatment Engineering
Core Courses
MET 523 Phase Diagrams (1st year) 3 2 --
MET 517 Heat Treatment (2nd year) 3 2 --
MET 518 Heat Treated Alloys (2nd year) 3 2 --
MET 519 Mechanical Behavior and
3 2 --
Failure Analysis (2nd year)
MET 520 Metal Forming (2nd year) 3 2 --
the 1st year.
Elective Courses
Code Course Accredit Examination Prerequisit

ed hours hours e courses
MET 503 Kinetics of Phase Transformations 3 2 --
MET 504 Theory of Solidification 3 2 --
MET 505 Advanced Metallography 3 2 --
MET 506 Plastic Deformation of Metals 3 2 --
3 2 --
Results
MET 516 Stress and Strain Analysis 3 2 --
MET 521 Conventional and Advanced 3 2 --
Castings
MET 526 Welding Processes and its 3 2 --
Metallurgy

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The Core and Elective Courses of the Diploma Degrees (5**)
Awarded by the Metallurgical Engineering Department
Code Course Accredit Examination Prerequisit

ed hours hours e courses
MET 501 Physical Metallurgy 3 2 --
MET 502 Diffusion in solids 3 2 --
MET 503 Kinetics of Phase Transformations 3 2 --
MET 504 Theory of Solidification 3 2 --
MET 505 Advanced Metallography 3 2 --
MET 506 Plastic Deformation of Metals 3 2 --
3 2 --
Results
MET 509 Thermodynamics of Solids 3 2 --
MET 510 Thermodynamics of Liquids 3 2 --
MET 511 Corrosion Engineering 3 2 --
MET 513 Theory of Metallurgical Processes 3 2 --
MET 515 Industrial Furnaces 3 2 --
MET 516 Stress and Strain Analysis 3 2 --
MET 517 Heat Treatment 3 2 --
MET 518 Heat Treated Alloys 3 2 --
MET 519 Mechanical Behavior and Failure
3 2 --
Analysis
MET 520 Metal Forming 3 2 --
MET 521 Conventional and Advanced Castings 3 2 --
MET 522 Physical Chemistry 3 2 --
MET 523 Phase Diagrams 3 2 --
MET 524 Pyrometallurgy 3 2 --
MET 525 Electrometallurgy 3 2 --
MET 526 Welding Processes and its Metallurgy 3 2 --
MET 527 Electrohemistry 3 2 --
MET 528 Extraction of Non-ferrous Metals 3 2 --
MET 529 Protection of Metals and its Alloys 3 2 --
MET 530 Steel making 3 2 --
MET 531 Advanced Materials 3 2 --
MET 532 Energy and Economics of Metallurgical
3 2 --
Industry
MET 533 Modeling of Metallurgical Processes 3 2 --
MET 534 Heat and Mass Transfer 3 2 --

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Requirements for the Master's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering

MET 601 Physical Metallurgy 3 2 --
MET 602 Testing and Statistical Analysis 3 2 --
of Results
MET 603 Thermodynamics of Solids 3 2 --
MET 699 M.Sc. Thesis 18 Oral Defense 6 Courses*
* The remaining courses are selected from the elective courses listed in the following table.
Elective Courses
Code Course Credit Prerequisite
hours courses
MET 604 Diffusion in of Solids 2 --
MET 605 Kinetics of Phase Transformations 2 --
MET 606 Theory of Solidification 2 --
MET 607 Advanced Metallugraphy 2 --
MET 608 Plastic Deformation of Metals 2 --
MET 609 Physical Ceramics 2 --
MET 610 Electrochemistry 2 --
MET 611 Corrosion Engineering 2 --
MET 612 Oxidation of Metals 2 --
MET 613 Theory of Metallurgical processes 2 --
MET 614 Hydrometallurgy 2 --
MET 615 Industrial Furnaces 2 --
MET 616 Energy and Economics of Metallurgical Industries 2 --
MET 617 Heat Treatment 2 --
MET 618 Heat Treated Alloys 2 --
MET 619 Mechanical Behavior and Failure Analysis 2 --
MET 620 Metal Forming 2 --
MET 621 Conventional and Advanced Castings 2 --
MET 622 Welding processes and its Metallurgy 2 --
MET 623 Modeling of metallurgical processes 2 --
MET 624 Heat and Mass Transfer 2 --
MET 625 Steel Making 2 --
MET 626 Advanced Materials 2 --
MET 627 Thermodynamics of Liquids 2 --
MET 628 Extraction of Non-ferrous Metals 2 --
MET 629 Protection of Metals and its Alloys 2 --
MET 630 Stress and Strain Analysis 2 --
MET 631 Physical Chemistry 2 --
MET 632 Phase Diagrams 2 --
MET 633 Pyrometallurgy 2 --
MET 634 Electrometallurgy 2 --

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Ph.D. Degree in Metallurgical Engineering
Degree Requirements:
Code Course Accredit Examination Prerequisite

ed hours hours courses
Based on the recommendation of the According to the The student is
Principal Supervisor, the graduate examination awarded the
MET *** student can study a maximum of five 15 requirements of master degree in
courses from among the Met 601 to the Met 6** engineering
Met 634 courses. courses
The student
must finalize the
Met*** courses
defined
MET 700 Comprehensive Exam 4 Oral previously and a
considerable
part of the work
towards his
thesis
The previously
MET 799 Ph.D. Thesis 30 Oral Defense two
requirements

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Course Description
Postgraduate Diploma in Design and Mining Technology
MIN 531 Surface Mining

Selection and Limitations of Surface Mining – Calculations of Stripping Ratios – Planning
and Design of Surface Mines and Quarries –Methods and Equipment of Excavation, Loading
and Transportation – Time and Motion Study – Problems of Assignment – Choice of
Dumping Areas – Design of Road Profiles – Case Studies. Geostatistics, Computer Science
and Application in Surface Mining.
MIN 532 Underground Mining
Development and Exploitation, Unit Operations, Underground Mine Development, Mining
Method Selection, Underground Mining Methods, Strata Control, Special Problems in Coal
Mining, Novel and Special Methods of Mining.
MIN 533 Applied Rock Mechanics
Analysis of Stress, Analysis of Strain, Theory of Elasticity, Theory of Plasticity, Solution of
Problems in Polar Coordinates, Criteria of Rock Properties, in-Situ Properties of Rocks and
Its Measurements, Methods of Strains Calculation, Mathematical Modeling, Control and
Alarm.
MIN 534 Design of Underground Mining System
Transportations Along Stopping Faces – Hosting and Transportation.
MIN 535 Design of Surface Mining System
Material Systems, Applied Mechanics, Belt Conveyors, Chain Conveyors and Bucket
Elevators, Slurry Transport, Rope Hauled Systems, Aerial Ropeways, Locomotive Haulage
Systems, Hoisting Systems, Drainage Systems, Compressed Air Plant.
MIN 536 Mine Ventilation
Flow of Air through Mine Openings and Ducts Basic Mine Ventilation Circuits,
instrumentation and Air Measurements, Natural Ventilation, Mechanical Ventilation and
Mine Fans, Auxiliary Ventilation, Economics of Airflow, Ventilation Surveys, Planning of
Metal Mine Ventilation Systems, Planning of Coal Mine Ventilation Systems, Tunnel
Ventilation, Network Theory, Heat in Mines.
MIN 537 Rock Drilling & Blasting
Rock Strength and Fracture Properties, Mechanical Drilling and Boring in Rocks, Explosives,
Shock Waves and Detonation, Explosive performance, initiation Systems, Design of Blasting
Patterns, Principles of Charge Calculation For Surface Blasting, Charge Calculations For
Tunneling, Stress Waves in Rocks, Rock Mass Damage and Fragmentation, Contour Blasting
(Fly Rock, Ground Vibration, Air Blast), Specification and inspection, Safety in Blasting.
Application of Computer and in Explosion Patterns.
MIN 538 Mining Economics
Types of Costs, Break Even Point, Minimum Cost Analysis, Rate, Time Value of Money,
interest Factors, Effective interest Economical Analysis of Alternatives, Present Worth,
Effective Xcost internal Rate of Return, Payback Period Depreciation: Types Methods,
Amortization, Depletion, Annual Cash Flows, Replacement Sensitivity and Risk Analysis .

2010//2011
MIN 539 Safety and Hygiene in Mines
Mine Gases and Control, Mine Dusts and Control Fires and Explosions, Gas /Dust Outbursts.
Radiation Control, Noise Control, Accidents, Mine Rescue and Recovery Operations. Mine
Diseases
MIN 540 Mining Legislation and Laws
Method and Stages of Decision Making: Decision Making Process, Conceptions and Criteria
of Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria Relative Weighting Evaluation Network Utilization,
Principles and Applications of Operations Research and Other Techniques.
MIN 541 Environmental Impact of Mining
Introduction to Law, Contracts, Law Governing Contracts, Contract Management,
Specifications.
Study of Legislation and Laws Related To Mining: Egyptian Code of Mines, Quarries and
Saline, investment Law, Environmental Legislation Safety and Health Legislation, Case
Studies.
MIN 599 Project
Technology and Planning of Mines Operations.
Postgraduate Diploma in Mineral Processing Technology

MIN 551 Flowsheet Design
introduction – Types of Separation Processes - Process Selection – Type of Separation
Equipment – Flowsheet Design – Selection Among Alternatives Flowsheets – Roughing,
Cleaning, Scavanging – Material Balance – Usage of Flowsheet in Preparing Feasibility
Studies - Case Studies.
MIN 552 Particle Characterization and Measurement
Definition of Particle Diameter - Particle Size Distribution - Average Particle Size - Size
Measurement - Particle Size Analysis Methods and instrumentation - Particle Shape
Characterization.
MIN 553 Froth Flotation
Theoretical Basis - Contact Angle and Floatability of Mineral - Classification of Minerals
According To Their Flotation Behavior - Flotation Reagents - Hydrophobicity Modification -
Electrical Phenomena At interfaces - Flotation Machines - Differential Flotation - Plant
Practice of Flotation
MIN 554 Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
Water Structure At Mineral and Colloidal Surfaces - Electrical Double Layer – Dlvo Theory
– Surface Charge – Point of Zero Charge - Adsorption Phenomena – Type of Adsorption -
Adsorption Isotherm- Adsorption Models – Adsorption Kinetics – Surface Structure –
Adsorped Monolayer Structure – Contact Angle and Adhesion – Surface Tension – Work of
Adhesion – Work of Cohesion.
MIN 555 Report Writing
Technical Reprotrts – Why Reporting - Writing Structure and Styles - Get Started - Word
Choice – Grammer – Punctuation – Abstract – introduction – Methods – Results –
Discussion.
MIN 556 Ore Analysis

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introduction - Common Problem Areas in The Analysis of Solids –Sample Preparation –
Sampling –Pretreatment - Extraction of The Analyte – Dissolution Methods - Sample Clean-
Up - Analytical Determination – Analytical instrumentation.
MIN 557 Mineral Processing and Environment
Treatment of Mine and Mineral Processing Plants Tailings and Waste – Bacterial Leaching of
Minerals – Fine Particle Problems and Suggested Solutions – Desulphurization of Coal -
Paper Recycling – Waste Water Treatment – Remediation of Contaminated Soils.
MIN 558 Modeling and Simulation in Mineral Processing
introduction – Mathematical Background - General Concept of Modeling – Analysis of
Mineral Processing Problems – Building Models – Model Analysis – Model Validation –
Using Models For Prediction.
MIN 559 Advanced Mineral Processing Technologies
Surface Modification - Methods of Surface Modification - Conventional Treatments With
Surfactants, Coupling Agents, and Simple Heating - Characterization of Coated Particles.
Bacterial Leaching- Bioflotation – Bioflocculation – Mineral Filler in Polymeric Matrix –
Recycling of Plastics – Recycling of Metals and Waste – Paper Deinking.
MIN 560 Ore Microscopy and Its Application
Introduction – Preparation of polished surfaces and thin sections – Study of optical properties
of ore minerals in reflected and refracted light using Polarizing Microscope – Hardness
measurements – Determination of liberation size – Identification of separated mineral
products – Case studies .
MIN 561 Coagulation and Dispersion
Terminology – Dispersed Phases – Dispersion Medium – Formation of Dispersions –
Stabilization of Dispersions – Dispersion Stability – Stabilization Mechanisms – Dispersants
– Selection of Dispersants - Structure of Dispersants – Analysis of Dispersants – Adsorption
of Dispersants and Its Mechanisms – Configuration of Adsorbed Dispersants – Dispersibility
Tests.
MIN 599 Project
M.Sc. Courses
MIN 601 Designs of Surface Mining System
Open Pit mining Terms and Definitions, Pit Limit Analysis and Optimization, Phases, Haul
Road and Clump Design. Fundamentals of Unit Operation including: Drilling and Blasting,
Loading and Hauling, Crushing and Conveying. Equipment Selection and Cost Estimation.
Mine Reclamation and Closure. – Pit Layout and Design of Excess Spoil Disposal Areas
including stability of slopes.
MIN 602 Design of Underground Mining System
Material Systems, Applied Mechanics, Belt Conveyors, Chain Conveyors and Bucket
Elevators, Slurry Transport, Rope Hauled Systems, Aerial Ropeways, Locomotive Haulage
Systems, Hoisting Systems, Drainage Systems, Compressed Air Plant.
MIN 603Applied Rock Mechanics
Stress and Strain Analysis, Theory of Elasticity, Theory of Plasticity, Solution of Problems in
Polar Coordinates, Criteria of Rock Properties, in-Situ Properties of Rocks and Its
Measurements, Methods of Strains Calculation, Mathematical Modeling, Control and Alarm.
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MIN 604 Rock Drilling and Blasting

Shock Waves and Detonation, Explosive Performance, initiation Systems, Design of Blasting
Flow of Air Through Mine Openings and Ducts Basic Mine Ventilation Circuits,
Ventilation, Network Theory, Heat in Mines .
MIN 606 Mine air conditioning and cooling
Flow of Air Through Mine Openings and Ducts Basic Mine Ventilation Circuits,
Ventilation, Network Theory, Heat in Mines .
MIN 607 Geostatistical Ore Reserve Estimation
introduction to The Theory and Application of Geostatistics. Review of Classical Statistics,
Continuous and Discrete Distribution, Hypothesis Testing and Global Estimation.
Presentation of Fundamental Geostatical Concepts including : Uariogram , Estimation
Variance , Block Variance, Kriging , Geostatical Simulation . Emphasis On The Practical
Application of Geostatical Techniques.
MIN 608 Operation Research in Mining
Dynamic and Static Programming – Simulation Random Numbers Theory of Probability,
Theory of Sets, Random Valuables .
MIN 609 Safety and Health in Mining
Introduction to Law, Contracts, Law Governing Contracts, Contract Management,
Specifications. Study of Legislation and Laws Related To Mining: Egyptian Code of Mines,
Quarries and Saline, investment Law, Environmental Legislation Safety and Health
Legislation, Case Studies.
MIN 610 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
introduction 1st and 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Properties of Pure Substances, Cycles, Ideal
Gases, internal Combustion Engines, Compressors (Reciprocating, Axial and Radial )
Psychometric. introduction To Refrigeration Cycle. Introduction to Heat Transfer Processes,
Heat Exchangers.
MIN 611 Environmental Impact of Mining
introduction to Law, Contracts, Law Governing Contracts, Contract Management,
Specifications. Study of Legislation and Laws Related To Mining: Egyptian Code of Mines,
Quarries and Saline, investment Law, Environmental Legislation Safety and Health
Legislation, Case Studies.

2010//2011
MIN 612 Mining Economics
Types of Costs, Break Even Point, Minimum Cost Analysis, Rate, Time Value of Money,
interest Factors, Effective interest Economical Analysis of Alternatives, Present Worth,
Effective Xcost internal Rate of Return, Payback Period Depreciation: Types Methods,
Amortization, Depletion, Annual Cash Flows, Replacement Sensitivity and Risk Analysis .
MIN 613 Management of Mining Projects
Concepts, definitions, importance and objectives. Feasibility and project evaluation. offers
and contract. Organization of project department. Project planning (PERT). Resources re-
allocating preparation of contract documents. Project bidding and estimating contract
awarding and notice to proceed. Value engineering. Dispute resolution. Project financial
management . Computer applications in project management.
MIN 614 Crisis Management and Risk Analysis in Mining
Definition of Risk Analysis, Principles of industrial Risk Analysis, Methods of Risk
Identification: PAO, HAZOP, FEMECA. Methods of Systems Analysis: Probabilistic Risk
Analysis, Markova Chains, Peri Networks, Monte – Carlo Simulation and Network Analysis.
introduction to vulnerability Analysis. Mining Applications of industrial Risk Analysis and
Management
MIN 615 Modeling and Simulation in Mining
Basic Concepts of Modeling – Application of Modeling in Mining Engineering - Commercial
software – Case Studies
MIN 616Mining Legislation and Lows
Method and Stages of Decision Making: Decision Making Process, Conceptions and Criteria
of Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria Relative Weighting Evaluation Network Utilization,
Principles and Applications of Operations Research and Other Techniques.
MIN 617 Feasibility Studies of Mining Projects
introduction, Economics of Depleting Resources, Compound interest, Time Value of Money,
Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization, Royalties, income Taxes, Profit Analysis: Pay Back
Period, Present Value, and Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, internal Rate of Return,
Sensitivity Analysis, Risk Analysis, Economical Analysis of Alternative, Case Study .
MIN 618 Site investigations
Geological survey and exploration, Percussion boring, rotary Percussion boring, rotary
borings, diamond – drill hole boring, in situ exploration methods, geophysical survey
methods, hydrological and hydro-geological investigation, aerial survey methods, remote
sensing, geographic information system (GIS), analysis and interpretation of results.
MIN 619 Surface Rock Stability
Economic and planning considerations; bias mechanics of slope failure; graphical
representation of geological data; plane failure; wedge failure; circular failure; toppling
failure; control of rock falls; monitoring and interpretation of slope displacements; case
studies .
MIN 620 Advanced Engineering Geology
Rock Formations – Mapping –Case Study – Loss Analysis – Core Analysis – Engineering
applications of geology – earthquake engineering – earth moving engineering – construction
stability.

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MIN 621 Design and Technology of Tunnels
Tunnel planning and design - Stress Analysis – Tunnel Technologies – Affecting Engineering
Factors. – Tunneling machines.
MIN 622 Rock Testing
Sample Preparation – Different Laboratory Experiments – Uni and Tri Core Machines –
Ultrasonic Technique – Data Analysis.
MIN 623 Remote Sensing & Modern Surveying Systems
Remote Sensing: introduction, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Using Aerial Photographs in
Mineral Exploration, Global Positioning System (GPS), Principles of Positioning of Control
Points By Satellites, Digital Photographs, Comparison Between The Digital and Aerial
Photographs in Mineral Exploration. Modern Surveying; Simulation in Three Dimensions,
Digital Model for Earth Surface, Geographic information Methods.
MIN 624 Geophysics
introduction, Application of Geophysical Methods for Mineral Deposits, Secondary
Structures, and Ground Water Prospecting, Electrical Resistivity Method, Gravity Method,
Magnetic Method, Seismic Methods, Radar Method, Principles and Techniques of Data
Analysis and interpretation.
MIN 625 Coal Geology
Definition of Coal Deposits. Physical – Chemical Properties of Coal. Petrography of Coal
Forming Constituents and Mineral Matter Associated – Geotechnical Techniques of Coal
Types - Weathering of Coal. Some Applications of Mining Geology of Coal - Case Studies
MIN 626 Mineral Deposits
Definitions of Basic Terms. Economic Feasibility of Mineral Deposits. Methods of Mineral
Prospecting Paleozoic Mineralization in Egypt. Mesozoic Mineralization in Egypt. Cenozoic
Mineralization in Egypt. Enrichment Processes of Mineral Deposits Physico–chemical
Relationship of intrusive Magmas Oxidation and Supergene Enrichment of Mineral Deposits
MIN 627 Modeling and Simulation in Mineral Processing
introduction – Mathematical Background - General Concept of Modeling – Analysis of
Mineral Processing Problems – Building Models – Model Analysis – Model Validation –
Using Models For Prediction -using Commercial softwares
MIN 628 Biochemical Extraction
Minerals Chemical Solubility – Oxidation and Reduction Reactions – Formation of Complex
Ions – Hydrometallurgical Methods – Ore Preparation- Fusion – Leaching Methods –
Bacterial Leaching – Leaching Controlling Factors.
MIN 629 Mineral Processing and Environment
Environment Impact and Environment Damage – Environmental and Safety Hazard of
Mineral Processing Activities – Available Techniques of Waste Managements - Safety of
Tailing Dams – Priorities To Improve Safety of Mineral Processing Operation.
MIN 630 Physical Chemistry of Surfaces & Its Application in Mineral Processing
introduction Disperse Systems - Basic Characteristics of interfaces – Surface Chemistry of
Disperse Systems – Electrically Solid Charged interfaces – Gas interface - Adsorption from
Solutions – Foams and Emulsions.

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MIN 631 Advanced Mineral Processing Technology
Magnetic Separation (High Gradient and /Or High intensity) – ultrafine Grinding –
Electrostatic Separation - Fine Particle Technology – Coagulation and Flocculation – Mineral
Processing For Paper and Ceramic industries.
MIN 632 Ore Microscopy and Its Application
Introduction – Preparation of polished surfaces and thin sections – Study of optical properties
of ore minerals in reflected and refracted light using Polarizing Microscope – Hardness
measurements – Determination of liberation size – Identification of separated mineral
products – Case studies .
MIN 633 Coagulation & Dispersion
Zeta Potential and Fine Particle Technology – DLVO Theory – Colloids – Contact Surfaces
Among Phases – Coagulation and Flocculation.
MIN 634 Report Writing
Writing Technical Reports – Preparation for Technical Writing, Contents – Preparation of An
Abstract – Fundamentals of Technical Writing - Applications.
MIN 635 Natural Resources and Their Environmental Impact
Natural Resources: Definition – Classification – Utilization of Natural Resources in the
Environmental Fields – Applications.
MIN 636 Advanced Froth Flotation Theories
Conventional Flotation Technology – Solid Surfaces – Solid / Liquid interaction in Aqueous
Media – Adsorption Theories – Coagulation and Flocculation – Flotation Technology –
Chemical Reagents Used in Flotation (Chemical Composition and Functionality) - Design of
Flotation Experiments - Flotation Kinetics
MIN 637 Mining Operations
Feasibility Studies, Exploration Methods and Economic Criteria in Mining Operations.
includes Ore Body Delineation and Mapping, Preliminary Mining Methods and Options,
Surface Mine Design and Equipment, and Case Studies. Underground Methods Selection
Criteria, Underground Mine Layout, Services and Equipment in Mining Operations includes
Surface and Underground Health and Safety Requirements, Environmental Management,
Reclamation and Closure, and Case Studies.
MIN 638 Stability of Archaeological Sites
Definition of Archaeological Sites – Surface Sites – Underground Sites – Definition of
Archaeological Units – introduction To Geological and Geophysical Testing – Fundamentals
and Methods of Soil and Rock Classifications – Surface and Underground Water : Sources,
Types, Their Effect On Archaeological Sites – Stability of Archaeological Tombs – Effect of
Environmental Factors On Archaeological Sites
MIN 639 Application of Rock Mechanics in Archaeological Restoration
Analysis of Stress, Analysis of Strain, Theory of Elasticity, Theory of Plasticity, Solution of
Problems in Polar Coordinates, Criteria of Rock Properties, in-Situ Properties of Rocks and
Its Measurements, Methods of Strains Calculation, Mathematical Modeling, Control and
Alarm.
MIN 699 M.Sc. Thesis

2010//2011
Ph. D. Courses
MIN 700 Comprehensive Exam
MIN 701 Strata control and support design
Physical and Mechanical Properties – in Situ Residual Stresses – Mine Planning –
Underground Strata Controlling and Their Problems – Geological Impacts – Classification of
Mines According To Roof Stability - Stability By Bolting – Pillar Design – Strata Control
For Long Wall – Strata Control For Multi-Strata Mining – Dynamic Phenomena in Mines –
Control and Measurements Devices –Surface Subsidence.
MIN 702 Long wall technology
introduction – Physical and Mechanical Conditions For Long Wall Usage – Advantages and
Defects of This Method - Long Wall Design – Equipment Selection – Ventilation –
Transportation – Drainage – Case Studies.
MIN 703 Special mining methods
Introduction – Hydraulic Mining: Cutting By Water Jets, Minerals Conversion To Colloids in
Pores – in Situ Conversion of The Coal To Gases – Underground Distillation – Undersea
Mining – Modern Mining Methods.
MIN 704 Automatic control in mining
introduction – Automatic Control Functions – Control Systems Components – Electronic
Components – Actuators – Signal Methods – Hydraulic Control – Robots – Application in
Mining (Transportation, Continuous Mining - Long Wall Equipment, Environmental Control,
Safety, Control of Mineral Processing Operations).
Flow of Air Through Mine Openings and Ducts - Basic Mine Ventilation Circuits,
instrumentation and Air Measurements, Natural Ventilation, Mechanical Ventilation and Mine
Fans, Auxiliary Ventilation, Economics of Airflow, Ventilation Surveys, Planning of Metal
Mine Ventilation Systems, Planning of Coal Mine Ventilation Systems, Tunnel Ventilation,
Network Theory, Heat in Mines
MIN 706 Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
Surface Tension – Surface Properties – Absorption – interfacial Phenomena - Application of
surface chemistry on flotation dispersion and flocculation of particles – improving the grinding
efficiency – suspension rheology.
MIN 707 Advanced Mineral Processing Technology
Foam Flotation – Column Flotation – Floc-Flotation – Electrostatic Separation – High Gradient
Magnetic Separation High intensity Magnetic Separation Bio Flotation.
MIN 708 Fine Particle Technology
Fine Particle – Fine Particle Measurement – Determination of Surface Area – Blending of Fine
Particles – Movement of Fine Particles and Its Application in Mineral Processing.
MIN 709 Rock Drilling & Blasting
Shock Waves and Detonation, Explosive Performance, initiation Systems, Design of Blasting
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MIN 710 Coal Geology
Definition of Coal Deposits. Physical – Chemical Properties of Coal. Petrography of Coal
Forming Constituents and Mineral Matter Associated – Geotechnical Techniques of Coal
Types. Weathering of Coal. Some Applications of Mining Geology of Coal. Case Studies
MIN 711 Mineral Deposits
Definitions of Basic Terms. Economic Feasibility of Mineral Deposits. Methods of Mineral
Prospecting Paleozoic Mineralization in Egypt. Mesozoic Mineralization in Egypt. Cenozoic
Mineralization in Egypt. Enrichment Processes of Mineral Deposits Physico – Chemical
Relationship of intrusive Magmas Oxidation and Supergene Enrichment of Mineral Deposits
MIN 712 Selected Topics
MIN 799 Ph. D. Dissertation

2010//2011
Oil Exploration Engineering Diploma
PEN 501 Rock Mechanics

Introduction – Properties and Types of Stresses – Flow Equation in Rock Mechanics –
Plasticity and Elasticity in Rocks – Laboratory Tests of Rocks.
PEN 502 Structural Geology
Mechanical Properties of Rocks – Mechanism of Plasticity Flow in Rocks – Developed
Periods in Earth Crust – Primary Structure for Sedimentary and Igneous Rocks – Faults ,
folds , and fractures – Salt Domes , and Surfaces of Unconformity.
PEN 503 Geophysical Exploration Methods
Seismic Methods – Gravity Methods – Principles and Interpretations Techniques – Magnetic
Methods – Application of Air Magnetic Survey.
PEN 504 Advanced Petroleum Geology
Oil Formation and Migration – Origin of Petroleum – Classification of Petroleum Traps
(Structural – Stratigraphic - Combined) – Subsurface Maps - Advanced Topics in Petroleum
Trap.
PEN 505 Drilling Engineering
An Introduction for Designing Drilling Programme – Formation and Fracture Pressure –
Selection of Casing Depth - Measurement While Drilling – Controlling of Cutting Transport–
Erosion in Drilling Operations .
PEN 506 Risk Assessment in Oil Exploration
Introduction – Risk Management in Exploration Engineering– Risk Analysis Methods in Oil
Exploration.
PEN 507 Advanced Well Logging

Formation Radioactive Properties, Sonic, and Neutron Logs – Field Applications.
PEN 508 Subsurface Geology

Faults, Folds, Fractures, and Joints –Subsurface Mapping, and Formation Correlation – Basic
Features of Subsurface Geology.
PEN 509 3-D Reservoir Geologic Modeling
Statistical Methods in Reservoir Simulation – Application in Petroleum Fields –Geological
Simulators Design.
PEN 599 Project

Study of Topics that have an applied Nature in Petroleum Fields.
Production Engineering Diploma
PEN 511 Drilling Engineering

Oil and Gas Wells Work over and Maintenance –Topics in Well Completion - Cost
Determination in Drilling Operation – Writing Reports in Drilling Operation and Work over -
Drilling Optimization – Different Topics in Drilling Fluids – Drilling Problems in Egyptian
Fields.

2010//2011
PEN 512 Production Engineering
Productivity Index – Well Vertical Lift Performance – Chock Performance - Hydraulic Pump
- Gas Lift Design.
PEN 513 Reservoir Engineering
Advanced Problems in Reservoir Performance Calculations under Different Drive
Mechanisms – Fluid Flow through Reservoir Rocks – An Introduction for Well Test – Steady
State – Pseudo Steady State.
PEN 514 Petroleum Reservoir Properties
An Introduction to Phase Behavior and fluids Flow – Gases and Fluids Behavior - Gases and
Fluids Balancing – Gas Systems – Gas Condensate Systems – Chromatography.
PEN 516 Well Completion and Workover
Types of Well Completions – Designing and Completion of Multi Lateral Wells- Well
Completion Fluids – Controlling Methods in Sand Production-
PEN 517 Petroleum Formation Evaluation
Formation Evaluation Methods – Well Logging Methods –Core Analysis.
PEN 518 Secondary Recovery and Applications
Displacement Theory – Wells Systems – Sweep and Displacement Efficiency – Designing of
Secondary Recovery Methods - Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods – Surface Equipments -
Water Treatment – Gas Injection Methods.
PEN 519 Surface Operations for Oil & Gas
Introduction – Treatment and Gas Separation – Oil Operations Treatment – Case Studies.
PEN 520 Special Topics
Selected topic in Petroleum engineering
Master Degree (Petroleum Engineering)
PEN 601 Advanced Drilling Engineering

Advanced Topics in Directional and Horizontal Drilling, and Tubing Mechanics –
Management of Drilling Operations – Advanced Technology in drilling Industry – Planning
for Drilling Operations – Optimization of Drilling Cost.
PEN 602 Advanced Production Engineering
Performance of Fluid Flow into Well – Multi Phase Flow in Pipes – Applications- Nodal
Analysis Systems
PEN 603 Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods
Chemical Methods Using Polymer and Surfactant –Theories of the Mobilization of the
Trapped Oil in Porous Media – Basic Equations, Theories , and Models – Miscible
Displacement – Field Applications – Methods of Economics.
.
PEN 604 Reservoir Simulation

Finite Difference - Treatment of Time and Dimensions - Applications to Flow Equations -
Simultaneous Solutions - History Matching - Development of a Simulator.
PEN 605 Well Testing
Fundamentals of Fluid Flow – Build Up, Drawdown, and Interference and Multi flow rate

2010//2011
Tests – Data Analysis Methods – Gas Reservoir Tests – Reservoir Heterogeneity Effect.
PEN 606 Natural Gas Technology
Gas Properties - Gas Reservoir Behavior – Pipes Systems – Total Analysis System – Flowing
Measurements – Reservoir of Gas Condensate – Field Problems.
PEN 607 Elective Topics in Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum engineering department presents topic for studding in the field of Petroleum
Engineering
PEN 608 Advanced Formation Evaluation
Collecting and analyzing field data-Quantitative interpretation for well logging-Indicating
porosity, Permeability and saturation-Methods of resistivity-Electromagnetic production
logging and production logging.
PEN 609 Advanced Well Logging
Following reservoir behavior by using TDT-Recording formation radioactivity-Sonic and
neutron logging-Estimating well Performance-Horizontal well logging-Well Performance
problems.
PEN 610 Rock Mechanics
Introduction and definition-Stress properties and types-Moving equation in rock mechanics-
Rock elasticity and plasticity, lab testing for rock and studding the effecting of temperature,
pressure and time on the rock-Petroleum engineering application.
PEN 611 Subsurface Geology
Subsurface geology units-Drawing of Subsurface map-Correlation-Principal phenomena for
subsurface geology-Definition of Subsurface geology from logging.
PEN 612 Geology of Egypt
Historical geology for Egypt and depths of Petroleum productive formation in Egypt
PEN 613 Geophysical Exploration
Philosophy of Exploration-Probability of success in Exploration operation- Petroleum
trapping-Geophysical surveying-Laboratory methods in Exploration- Ground Water
dynamics- Ground Water Exploration.
PEN 614 Structural Geology
Advanced topics in tectonic movement and continental deviation
PEN 615 Geophysical Exploration
Seismic Methods-Gravity Method-Interpretation Principles-Magnetic Methods-Exploration
Risk Assessment-3-Dimensions Seismic Methods Applications
PEN 616 Risk Assessments in Petroleum Engineering
Introduction- Reservoir Engineering Risk Managements-Risk Analysis Methods by
Simulation Techniques
PEN 617 HSE in Petroleum Engineering
Introduction-Environment Pollution-Health Risk Assessment-Environmental Risk
Assessment-Planning Instructions for Emergency and Crisis

2010//2011
Supplementary Topics
PEN 491 Petroleum Geology

Geological Column-Contour Maps-Structural Geology-Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
Rocks-Faults-Folds-Unconformity-Petroleum Origin-Primary and Secondary Porosity-
Petroleum Traps Classification-Subsurface Maps.
PEN 492 Oil wells Drilling Engineering
Formation and Fracture Pressure-Rig Components-Mud Circulation and Hydraulics-Rock
Bits-Drill String-Well Control-Drilling Fluids-Casing Design-Cementing Jobs-Well
Completion-Drilling Operations-Directional Drilling-Tools Fishing
PEN 493 Petroleum Production Engineering
Radial Flow-Productivity-Inflow Performance Relationship-Natural Flow Wells-Vertical Lift
Performance-Artificial Lift-Gas Lift-Well Stimulation- Gas Separation and Processing
PEN 494 Reservoir Engineering
Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties-Reservoir Classification-Reserve Estimation - Under
saturated Oil Reservoir-Material Balance Calculations-Water Flooding-Well Testing-Oil
Recover Methods
PEN 495 Petroleum Explorations and Well Logging
Surface Geology Structure-Applied Geology-Seismic Methods-Electrical Methods-
Radioactive Methods-Basic Theories-Data Analysis and Practical Measurements-
Gravitational and Geochemical Methods-Principles of Remote Sensing-Well Logging
Methods-Resistivty Logs-Gamma Ray Logs- Sonic Logs-Density Logs-Interpretation
Methods
PEN 496 Reservoir Rock and Fluids Properties
Petroleum Reservoir Rock Properties-Gases and Fluids Behavior and Properties-Phase
Behavior and Fluids Flow
PEN 700 Research Seminar
PEN 701 Elective Topics in Reservoir Eng.

Special Topics in Reservoir Engineering
PEN 702 Elective Topics in Drilling Eng.
Special Topics in Drilling Engineering
PEN 703 Elective Topics in Production Eng.
Special Topics in Production Engineering
PEN 704 Elective Topics in Gas Eng.
Special Topics in Gas Engineering
PEN 799 Ph. D. Thesis

2010//2011
MET 501-Physical Metallurgy (equivalent to MET 601)
Structure of metals – solid solutions – phase rule – solidification- defects in solids -
dislocation and slip phenomena – diffusion theory – precipitation hardening.
MET 502 - Diffusion in Solids (equivalent to MET 604)
Defects in solids – diffusion in solid solution (substitution) - diffusion in solid solution
(interstitial) – annealing processes – phase transformation (diffusional) – surface hardening
processes – diffusion creep – diffusion in the processes of oxidation of metals.
MET 503 – Kinetics of Phase Transformations (equivalent to MET 605)
Diffusion processes – nucleation and grain growth – eutectic transformation – martensitic
transformation –precipitation hardening – recrystallization and grain growth – steel/gas
interaction.
MET 504 - Theory of Solidification (equivalent to MET 606)
Characteristics of the solid/liquid interface - solidification reactions at the solid/liquid
interface – nucleation – microscopic and macroscopic heat transfer during solidification –
solute redistribution during solidification – multiphase solidification – using equations in the
calculation of the solidified layer – microstructure of castings during solidification – cracking
during solidification.
MET 505 - Advanced Metallography (equivalent to MET 607)
Optical microscopy – quantitative metallography – transmission electron microscopy – x-ray
metallography – scanning electron microscopy – energy disPErsive x-ray analysis.
MET 506 - Plastic Deformation of Metals (equivalent to MET 608)
Plastic deformation of a uni-crystal material - theory of dislocations- plastic deformation for
polycrystalline materials- applications.
MET 507 - Testing and Statistical Analysis of Results (equivalent to MET 602)
Tension testing – hardness testing– fracture toughness testing – impact testing – fatigue
testing – creep testing – ultrasonic testing – radiography testing – liquid PEnetrant testing –
magnetic testing– statistical analysis oPErations - examples on the uses of statistics in
analyzing of results.
MET 508 - Physical Ceramics (equivalent to MET 609)
Atomic bonds- crystalline and non-crystalline ceramics - interactions between ceramic phases
- internal structure of ceramics - ceramic processes - thermal, electrical, optical, and atomic
characteristics and applications.
MET 509 - Thermodynamics of Solids (equivalent to MET 603)
Thermodynamic proPErties of condensed (solid) solutions – Phase equilibria – Free
energy/composition diagrams – Chemical equilibria – Thermodynamic proPErties of point
defects in metals and oxides – solid electrolytes and applications.
MET 510 - Thermodynamics of Liquids (equivalent to MET 627)
Types - structure – Debby/Huckel theory for infinite diluted solution – molten salts – slags –
metallurgical applications.
MET 511 - Corrosion Engineering (equivalent to MET 611)
Introduction – electrodes potential – e.m.f series - kinetics of corrosion -polarization curves –
forms of corrosion - corrosion control – corrosion testing.

2010//2011
MET 512 - Oxidation of Metals (equivalent to MET 612)
Adsorption and formation of an oxide layer – defects in oxides and compounds – defects
affecting oxide layer formation – oxidation rate and the effect of temperature and
environment – relationship between oxidation rate and diffusion coefficient – methods
controlling oxidation rate and formation of a protective film.
MET 513 - Theory of Metallurgical Processes (equivalent to MET 613)
Application of general laws of physics and physical chemistry on metallurgical processes
design – design of metallurgical reactor based on application of mass balance, heat balance,
and heat and matter flow - better Performance of a reactor as a result of practical application.
MET 514 - Hydrometallurgy (equivalent to MET 614)
Phase separation – compound formation - extraction of non-ferrous metals – purification of
non-ferrous metals.
MET 515 - Industrial Furnaces (equivalent to MET 615)
Studying in detail the furnaces description and its characteristic properties- materials used in
the furnaces construction - principles of furnaces design - special furnaces.
MET 516 - Stress and Strain Analysis (equivalent to MET 630)
Stresses tensor - relation between elastic stress and strain- equations of equilibrium- principal
stresses- applications of plane stress and plane strain- application on failure analysis-theories
of plasticity and their applications in metal forming processes.
MET 517 - Heat Treatments (equivalent to MET 617)
Isothermal and continuous cooling transformation diagram - hardenability – quenching and
media - annealing – tempering - cooling media- heat treatment and thermomechanical
treatments of constructional, tool, spring and stainless steels…etc – surface hardening – heat
treatment of defects.
MET 518 - Heat Treated Alloys (equivalent to MET 618)
Engineering properties and heat treatment for steels and cast irons- microstructural effects on
failure - heat treatment for non-ferrous alloys such as the alloys of aluminum, copper, nickel,
titanium, and cobalt.
MET 519 - Mechanical Behavior and Failure Analysis (equivalent to MET 619)
Elements of failure analysis (fracture) – ductile to brittle transition temperature-
microstructure effects on failure – analysis of fractured surfaces - environmental effect on
failure- fatigue - creep – case studies of failure.
MET 520 - Metal Forming (equivalent to MET 620)
Rolling (theory and equipment) - forging – extrusion – rod and tube drawing – sheet metal
forming.
MET 521 –Conventional and Advanced Castings (equivalent to MET 621)
Conventional castings: Casting processes - gating and risers design - moulding materials -
defects in castings - quality control - testing for castings.
Advanced Castings: die casting - lost wax process - rheocasting and thixocasting.
Continuous Castings: thin slab and thin sheets casting.
Metallurgical fundamentals: heat transfer and solidification of sections - solidification
modeling - defects and quality control - effect of scrap recycling on casting quality - testing.
MET 522 - Physical Chemistry (equivalent to MET 631)
2010//2011
First law- second law - third law – statistical interpretation of entropy – auxiliary functions –
thermochemistry – behavior of gases – behavior of condensed solutions – chemical equilibria
– chemical kinetics.
MET 523 - Phase Diagrams (equivalent to MET 632)
Binary phase diagrams (eutectic, Peritectic, eutectoid and Peritctord reactions) - iron and
carbon phase diagram - complex phase diagrams - ternary phase diagrams.
MET 524 – Pyrometallurgy (equivalent to MET 633)
The study in detail of a few processes, illustrating the application of the principles of
physical chemistry (both thermodynamics and kinetics) and chemical engineering (heat and
mass transfer, fluid flow, plant design, fuel technology, etc.) to develop metallurgical
processes.
MET 525 – Electrometallurgy (equivalent to MET 634)
Electrochemical nature of metallurgical processes - optimization of electrometallurgical
processes - batteries fuel cells – industrial processes using electrochemistry for phase
separation, compound - formation, metal production and metal refining.
MET 526 - Welding processes and its Metallurgy (equivalent to MET 622)
Welding processes (consumable and non –consumable, other welding processes (brazing,
soldering, resistance welding, oxy- acetylene welding, lazer beam, electron beam, solid state
welding and thermite welding))- applications (welding of steels)- welding metallurgy –
weld metal – heat affected zone (HAZ) – preheat and post weld heat treatment –
weldability – welding defects– applications on writing WPS, PQR and WPQR
reading standards- quality control – welding inspection.
MET 527 - Electrochemistry (equivalent to MET 610)
Applications of electrochemistry- types of electrodes - types of cells- batteries- fuel cells-
solar cells- kinetics of electrode reactions – electrochemical oxidation and reduction –
complex electrode reaction – mixed potential systems – application of electrochemistry.
MET 528 - Extraction of Non-ferrous Metals (equivalent to MET 628)
Studying in detail the extraction of non-ferrous metals such as copper, lead, tin, zinc, gold,
silver, aluminum, titanium, silicon and uranium from its ores – refining of the crude metals.
MET 529 – Protection of Metals and its Alloys (equivalent to MET 629)
Painting – galvanization – Inhibitors – solution treatment – cathodic protection – anodic
protection
MET 530 - Steel making (equivalent to MET 625)
Overviews on steelmaking industry and its development - principles of steelmaking -
steelmaking refractories – fuel and water requirement for steel plants - pretreatment of hot
metals: desiliconization, dephosphorization, and desulphurization – steel production in
oxygen converters: raw materials, process reactions, energy and mass balance, and process
control steel production in electric arc furnace: furnace design, raw materials, and furnaces
operation- ladle refining and vacuum degassing – production of special steels (stainless steel).
MET 531 - Advanced Materials (equivalent to MET 626)
Polymers: engineering properties - production and manufacturing techniques - some
applications.
Composites: basics - model of elasticity and fracture behavior in composites – mechanical
and physical properties - production and fabrication techniques – applications.
2010//2011
Nano-materials: types of nano-materials – properties - application examples on nano-
materials - production and fabrication by solid and liquid synthesizing techniques.
MET 532 – Energetics and Economics of Metallurgical Industries (equivalent to MET 616)
Energetics of metallurgical industries: sources, conservation, pricing, climate change, energy
and the economics of metallurgical industries.
Economics of Metallurgical Industries: present worth analysis – future with analysis -annual
cash flow analysis - rate of return analysis - replacement analysis – depreciation – income
taxes - equipment replacement analysis – inflation – minimum interest rates.
MET 533 – Modelling of Metallurgical Processes (equivalent to MET 623)
Principles of modeling - mathematical formula - mathematical analysis methods – results and
application - experimental verification - some applied examples.
MET 534 - Heat and Mass Transfer (equivalent to MET 624)
Conduction: general equation, uni-and-dimensional, steady and transient conduction.
Convection: natural convection, fenced convection, Fourier equation, heat transfer by
convection due to fluid flow inside pipes and similar objects, heat transfer by convection from
external surfaces of sheets and pipes.
Radiation: the general equation, black bodies, grey bodies, heat exchange between black
bodies, heat exchange between grey bodies, heat exchange by convection and radiation, heat
transfer by conduction accompanied by radiation - applications (metal solidification)
Mass transfer: mass diffusion in solids, mass transfer in liquids.
MET 601 - Physical Metallurgy (equivalent to MET 501)

Structure of metals – solid solutions – phase rule – solidification- defects in solids -
dislocation and slip phenomena – diffusion theory – precipitation hardening.
MET 602 - Testing and Statistical Analysis of Results (equivalent to MET 507)
Tension testing – hardness testing– fracture toughness testing – impact testing – fatigue
testing – creep testing – ultrasonic testing – radiography testing – liquid Penetrate testing –
magnetic testing– statistical analysis operations - examples on the uses of statistics in
analyzing of results.
MET 603 – Thermodynamics of solids (equivalent to MET 509)
Thermodynamic properties of condensed (solid) solutions – Phase equilibria – Free
energy/composition diagrams – Chemical equilibria – Thermodynamic properties of point
defects in metals and oxides – solid electrolytes and applications.
MET 604 - Diffusion in solids (equivalent to MET 502)
Defects in solids – diffusion in solid solution (substitution) - diffusion in solid solution
(interstitial) – annealing processes – phase transformation (diffusional) – surface hardening
processes – diffusion creep – diffusion in the processes of oxidation of metals.
MET 605 – Kinetics of Phase Transformations (equivalent to MET 503)
Diffusion – Kinetics of processes – nucleation and grain growth – eutectic transformation –
martensitic transformation –precipitation hardening – recrystallization and grain growth –
steel/gas interaction.
MET 606 - Theory of Solidification (equivalent to MET 504)
Characteristics of the solid/liquid interface - solidification reactions at the solid/liquid
2010//2011
interface – nucleation – microscopic and macroscopic heat transfer during solidification –
solute redistribution during solidification – multiphase solidification – using equations in the
calculation of the solidified layer – microstructure of castings during solidification – cracking
during solidification.
MET 607 – Advanced Metallography (equivalent to MET 505)
Optical microscopy – quantitative metallography – transmission electron microscopy – x-ray
metallography – scanning electron microscopy – energy dispersive x-ray analysis.
MET 608 - Plastic Deformation (equivalent to MET 506)
Plastic deformation of a uni-crystal material - theory of dislocations- plastic deformation for
polycrystalline materials - applications.
MET 609 - Physical Ceramics (equivalent to MET 508)
Atomic bonds- crystalline and non-crystalline ceramics - interactions between ceramic phases
- internal structure of ceramics - ceramic processes - thermal, electrical, optical, and atomic
characteristics and applications.
MET 610 – Electrochemistry (equivalent to MET 527)
Applications of electrochemistry- types of electrodes - types of cells- batteries- fuel cells-
solar cells- kinetics of electrode reactions – electrochemical oxidation and reduction –
complex electrode reaction – mixed potential systems – application of electrochemistry
MET 611 - Corrosion Engineering (equivalent to MET 511)
Introduction – electrodes potential – e.m.f series - kinetics of corrosion -polarization curves –
forms of corrosion - corrosion control – corrosion testing.
MET 612 - Oxidation of Metals (equivalent to MET 512)
Adsorption and formation of an oxide layer – defects in oxides and compounds – defects
affecting oxide layer formation – oxidation rate and the effect of temperature and
environment – relationship between oxidation rate and diffusion coefficient – methods
controlling oxidation rate and formation of a protective film.
MET 613 - Theory of Metallurgical Processes (equivalent to MET 513)
Application of general laws of physics and physical chemistry on metallurgical processes
design – design of metallurgical reactor based on application of mass balance, heat balance,
and heat and matter flow - better Performance of a reactor as a result of practical application.
MET 614 – Hydrometallurgy (equivalent to MET 514)
Phase separation – compound formation - extraction of non-ferrous metals – purification of
non-ferrous metals.
MET 615 - Industrial Furnaces (equivalent to MET 515)
Studying in detail the furnaces description and its characteristic properties- materials used in
the furnaces construction - principles of furnaces design - special furnaces.
MET 616 - Energetics and Economics of Metallurgical Industries (equivalent to MET 532)
Energetics of metallurgical industries: sources, conservation, pricing, climate change, energy
and the economics of metallurgical industries.
Economics of Metallurgical Industries: present worth analysis – future with analysis -annual
cash flow analysis - rate of return analysis - replacement analysis – depreciation – income
taxes - equipment replacement analysis – inflation – minimum interest rates.

2010//2011
MET 617 - Heat Treatments (equivalent to MET 517)
Isothermal and continuous cooling transformation diagram - hardenability – quenching and
media - annealing – tempering - cooling media- heat treatment and thermomechanical
treatments of constructional, tool, spring and stainless steels…etc – surface hardening – heat
treatment of defects.
MET 618 - Heat Treated Alloys(equivalent to MET 518)
Engineering properties and heat treatment for steels and cast irons- microstructural effects on
failure - heat treatment for non-ferrous alloys such as the alloys of aluminum, copPEr, nickel,
titanium, and cobalt
MET 619 - Mechanical Behaviour and Failure Analysis (equivalent to MET 519)
Elements of failure analysis (fracture) – ductile to brittle transition temperature-
microstructure effects on failure – analysis of fractured surfaces - environmental effect on
failure- fatigue - creep – case studies of failure.
MET 620 - Metal Forming (equivalent to MET 520)
Rolling (theory and equipment) - forging – extrusion – rod and tube drawing – sheet metal
forming.
MET 621 - Conventional and Advanced Castings (equivalent to MET 521)
Conventional castings: Casting processes - gating and risers design - moulding materials -
defects in castings - quality control - testing for castings.
Advanced Castings: die casting - lost wax process - rheocasting and thixocasting.
Continuous Castings: thin slab and thin sheets casting.
Metallurgical fundamentals: heat transfer and solidification of sections - solidification
modeling - defects and quality control - effect of scrap recycling on casting quality - testing.
MET 622 - Welding processes and its Metallurgy (equivalent to MET 526)
Welding processes (consumable and non –consumable, other welding processes (brazing,
soldering, resistance welding, oxy- acetylene welding, lazer beam, electron beam, solid state
welding and thermite welding))- applications (welding of steels)- welding metallurgy –
weld metal – heat affected zone (HAZ) – preheat and post weld heat treatment –
weldability – welding defects– applications on writing WPS, PQR and WPQR
reading standards- quality control – welding inspection.
MET 623 - Modelling of Metallurgical Processes (equivalent to MET 533)
Principles of modeling - mathematical formula - mathematical analysis methods – results and
application - experimental verification - some applied examples.
MET 624 - Heat and Mass Transfer (equivalent to MET 534)
Conduction: general equation, uni-and-dimensional, steady and transient conduction.
Convection: natural convection, fenced convection, Fourier equation, heat transfer by
convection due to fluid flow inside pipes and similar objects, heat transfer by convection from
external surfaces of sheets and pipes.
Radiation: the general equation, black bodies, grey bodies, heat exchange between black
bodies, heat exchange between grey bodies, heat exchange by convection and radiation, heat
transfer by conduction accompanied by radiation - applications (metal solidification)
Mass transfer: mass diffusion in solids, mass transfer in liquids.
MET 625 - Steel making (equivalent to MET 530)
Overviews on steelmaking industry and its development - principles of steelmaking -
2010//2011
steelmaking refractories – fuel and water requirement for steel plants - pretreatment of hot
metals: desiliconization, dephosphorization, and desulphurization – steel production in
oxygen converters: raw materials, process reactions, energy and mass balance, and process
control steel production in electric arc furnace: furnace design, raw materials, and furnaces
operation- ladle refining and vacuum degassing – production of special steels (stainless steel).
MET 626 - Advanced Materials (equivalent to MET 531)
Polymers: engineering properties - production and manufacturing techniques - some
applications.
composites: basics - model of elasticity and fracture behavior in composites – mechanical and
physical properties - production and fabrication techniques – applications.
nano-materials: types of nano-materials – properties - application examples on nano-materials
- production and fabrication by solid and liquid synthesizing techniques.
MET 627 - Thermodynamics of Liquids (equivalent to MET 510)
Types - structure – Debby/Huckel theory for infinite diluted solution – molten salts – slags –
metallurgical applications.
MET 628 - Extraction of Non-ferrous Metals (equivalent to MET 528)
Studying in detail the extraction of non-ferrous metals such as copper, lead, tin, zinc, gold,
silver, aluminum, titanium, silicon and uranium from its ores – refining of the crude metals.
MET 629 - Protection of Metals and its Alloys (equivalent to MET 529)
Painting – galvanization – Inhibitors – solution treatment – cathodic protection – anodic protection
MET 630 – Stress and Strain Analysis (equivalent to MET 516)
Stresses tensor - relation between elastic stress and strain- equations of equilibrium- principal
stresses- applications of plane stress and plane strain- application on failure analysis-theories
of plasticity and their applications in metal forming processes.
MET 631 – Physical Chemistry (equivalent to MET 522)
First law- second law - third law – statistical interpretation of entropy – auxiliary functions –
thermochemistry – gases behavior – behavior of condensed solutions – chemical equilibria –
chemical kinetics.
MET 632 – Phase Diagrams (equivalent to MET 523)
Binary phase diagrams (eutectic, Peritectic, eutectoid and Peritctord reactions) - iron and
carbon phase diagram - complex phase diagrams - ternary phase diagrams.
MET 633 – Pyrometallurgy (equivalent to MET 524)
The study in detail of a few processes, illustrating the application of the principles of
physical chemistry (both thermodynamics and kinetics) and chemical engineering (heat and
mass transfer, fluid flow, plant design, fuel technology, etc.) to develop metallurgical
processes.
MET 634 – Electrometallurgy (equivalent to MET 525)
Electrochemical nature of metallurgical processes - optimization of electrometallurgical
processes - batteries - fuel cells – industrial processes using electrochemistry for phase
separation, compound formation, metal production and metal refining.

2010/2011
Systems & Biomedical Engineering Department
318 Systems & Biomedical Engineering

2010/2011
Systems & Biomedical Engineering
List of Graduate Diplomas
NO Department Title of the Diploma

13 Systems & Biomedical Engineering 1- Biomedical Engineering
2-Systems Engineering
3- Biomedical Informatics
4- Clinical Engineering
5- Bioinformatics
6-Biomechanics and Rehabilitation
Courses for Professional Diploma
Graduates from Engineering Faculties and Graduates form Applied Sciences Faculties and
Institutes Institutes *
Course Title Credit Course Title Credit
Hours Hours
A) –First Semester: A)First Semester:
Three Courses will be selected by 6 Department Board will determine the -
Department Board from table of perquisite courses {courses form
Courses for Diploma degrees. Undergraduate curriculum
SBME501- SBME542 SBME 400…}
B)-Second Semester : B) second Semester:
Three Courses will be selected by 6 Four Courses will be Selected 8
Department Board from Table of by Department Board from Table of
courses for Diploma degrees courses for Diploma degrees
SBME 501- SBME542 SBME 501 –SBME542
C)THIRD Semester: C) Third Semester:
1- One Course will be Selected by 2 1- Three courses will be selected 6
Department Board form Table of by Department Board from Table
Courses for Diploma degrees of courses for Diploma Degrees
SBME 501- SBME542 SBME501 - SBME542
2- Project (1) SBME 599 4 2 – Project(1) SBME594 4
Total Credit Hours 18 Total Credit Hours 18
*Applied sciences Faculties and Higher Institutes include:
Faculty of Medicine, Oral and Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, Agriculture, and Veterinary.

2010/2011
Courses for Post Graduate Diplomas
Course Title Credit Hours

A) Preliminary Stage:
1- First Semester:
Three courses will be selected by Department Board from 6
Table of courses for Diploma degrees SBME501-
SBME542
2- Second Semester: 6
Three courses will be selected by Department Board from
SBME542
Total credit Hours 12
B)Specialized Diploma Stage:
1- Third Semester:
Three courses will be selected by Department Board form 6
SBME542
2-Fourth Semester: 6
Three courses will be selected by Department Board from
SBME542 6
Diploma Project (2) SBME 599 Will be given along both the
third and fourth Semesters
Courses for Diploma Degrees
Code Title Exam. Hours Credit Hours

SBME-501 Biomedical Instrumentation (I) 2 2
SBME-502 Modeling of Biomedical systems 2 2
SBME-503 Biomaterial 2 2
SBME-504 Biomechanics 2 2
SBME-505 Probability theory and Bio stochastic Processes 2 2
SBME-506 Pattern Analysis and Recognition (I) 2 2
SBME-507 Biomedical Instrumentation(II) 2 2
SBME-508 Radio Therapy Planning Dosimeter 2 2
SBME-509 Computers in Medicine 2 2
SBME-510 Clinical Engineering (I) 2 2
SBME-511 Biomedical signals Processing (I) 2 2
SBME-512 Medical images Processing (I) 2 2
SBME-513 Bioelectronics and Measurements 2 2
SBME-514 System Dynamics (I) 2 2
SBME-515 Process Control 2 2

2010/2011
SBME-516 Biomedical signals Processing (II) 2 2
SBME-517 Medical images Processing (II) 2 2
SBME-518 Medical Expert Systems 2 2
SBME-519 Bioinformatics (I) 2 2
SBME-520 Hospital Information System (I) 2 2
SBME-521 Medical microprocessor-based Systems 2 2
SBME-522 Medical microcontroller-based Systems 2 2
SBME-523 Healthcare Systems Planning 2 2
SBME-524 Healthcare Policy and Ethics 2 2
SBME-525 Clinical Decision Supports 2 2
SBME-526 Electronic Patient Records 2 2
SBME-527 Biostatistics 2 2
SBME-528 Hospital Management system (I) 2 2
SBME-529 Quality Assurance 2 2
Courses for Diploma Degrees (cont.)

SBME-530 Telemedicine 2 2
SBME-531 Marketing and Medical Projects Management 2 2
SBME-532 Medical Laser(I) 2 2
SBME-533 Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering (I) 2 2
SBME-534 Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering (I) 2 2
SBME-535 Artificial Intelligence in Medical Decision 2 2
SBME-536 Medical Data Compression 2 2
SBME-537 Medical Data Encryption 2 2
SBME-538 Neural Networks (I) 2 2
SBME-539 Hospital Safety and Security 2 2
SBME-540 Medical Imaging (I) 2 2
SBME-541 Ultrasound in Medicine 2 2
SBME-542 Fuzzy logic and Bio processes 2 2
SBME-594 Project(I) Oral 4
SBME-599 Project(II) Oral 6
Courses for Master Degree In Engineering

A) First Stage:
Nine courses (minimum) will be selected by 18
Department Board from Table of courses for
Master degrees SBME 601- SBME 626
B) Second Stage:
1- Six courses (minimum)will be Selected by
Department Board form Table of courses 12
for Master Degrees SBME 601-SBME 626
2- Applied Research SBME 698 6

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Courses for Master Degree in Engineering Sciences (M. Sc.)
1- Seven courses (minimum) will be selected by Department 14

Board from Table of courses for Master degree SBME 601-
SBME 626
2- Technical language. 2
3- Numerical Analysis. 2
4- Master Thesis (obligatory)SBME 699 18
Courses for Master Degrees

SBME-601 Modeling and Simulation of physiological Systems 2 2
SBME-602 Biomedical signal processing (III) 2 2
SBME-603 Bioinformatics (II) 2 2
SBME-604 Artificial Intelligence in Medical Systems 2 2
SBME-605 Pattern Analysis and Recognition (II) 2 2
SBME-606 Ultrasound and Bioinstrumentations 2 2
SBME-607 Clinical Engineering (II) 2 2
SBME-608 Biomechanics and Rehabilitations 2 2
SBME-609 Stochastic Modeling 2 2
SBME-610 System Engineering (I) 2 2
SBME-611 Biomedical Electronics (I) 2 2
SBME-612 Transducers for Biomedical Applications 2 2
SBME-613 Biomedical Image Processing (II) 2 2
SBME-614 Medical Imaging (II) 2 2
SBME-615 Clinical laboratory Instrumentation 2 2
SBME-616 Hospital Management Information Systems 2 2
SBME-617 Applied process Control in Biomedical Systems 2 2
SBME-618 Nonlinear Systems 2 2
SBME-619 Stochastic Systems & Biostatistics 2 2
SBME-620 Medical Lasers (II) 2 2
SBME-621 Medical Image Reconstruction 2 2
SBME-622 Robotics in Medical Applications 2 2
SBME-623 Quantitative Human physiology(I) 2 2
SBME-624 Biomedical Instrumentation (III) 2 2
SBME-625 Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering (II) 2 2
SBME-626 Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering(II) 2 2

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Courses for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Systems & Biomedical Engineering
1- Six courses ( minimum) will be Selected by Department Board 12

from Table of courses for Ph.D. degree SBME 701- SBME 722.
2- Oral Comprehensive Examination SBME796
(Research Seminar ) 1
3- Applied Research on Computer SBME 797
4- Written Comprehensive Examination SBME798. 1
5- Ph.D. Dissertation SBME799 4
30
Courses for Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree In Systems & Biomedical Engineering

SBME-701 Modeling and Simulation of Biomedical Systems 2 2
SBME-702 Optimal Control of Biomedical Processes 2 2
SBME-703 Nonlinear Control of Biomedical Processes 2 2
SBME-704 Medical Informatics (III) 2 2
SBME-705 Biomedical Signal Processing (IV) 2 2
SBME-706 Medical Imaging (III) 2 2
SBME-707 Biomedical Electronics(II) 2 2
SBME-708 Microprocessors and microcontrollers based Medical Systems 2 2
SBME-709 Advanced Topics in Biomechanics 2 2
SBME-710 Human Kinesiology 2 2
SBME-711 Digital Control systems 2 2
SBME-712 Physics for Biology and Medicine 2 2
SBME-713 MRI Systems 2 2
SBME-714 Artificial Internal Organ Design 2 2
SBME-715 Cancer Modeling 2 2
SBME-716 Advanced Bioelectric Measurements 2 2
SBME-717 Physiological Monitoring and Testing 2 2
SBME-718 Medical Decision Making 2 2
SBME-719 Quantitative Human Physiology (II) 2 2
SBME-720 Robotics in Medicine 2 2
SBME-721 Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering(III) 2 2
SBME-722 Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering (III) 2 2

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Course description
(SBME 501) Biomedical Instrumentation (I):

Introduction to engineering aspects of the detection, acquisition, processing and display
signals from living systems; biomedical transducers from measurements of biopotential ions
and gases in aqueous solution, force, displacement, blood pressure, blood flow, sounds,
respiration, and temperature; and therapeutic and prosthetic devices.
(SBME 502) Modeling of Biomedical Systems:
Mathematical modeling of biomedical systems. Lumped and distributed models of electrical,
mechanical, and chemical processes applied to cells, tissues, and organ systems. The
emphasis is on modeling strategies, physical and physiological insight, analytic understanding
of model behavior, and translating biomedical problems into solvable engineering problems.
(SBME 503) Biomaterial:
Basic concepts on Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. Bioabsorbable and not
bioabsorbable biomaterials. Scaffolds from native and synthetic sources. bone, skin,
connective tissues. Structure properties: porosity, density, surface properties, chemical and
mechanical stability of the scaffolds. Surface modification of the scaffolds. Cells adhesion
and growth mechanisms and role of growth factors. Reply of cells to the extra cellular
environment: effect of geometry and external forces.
(SBME 504) Biomechanics:
Introduction to the main concepts related to the mechanics and material behavior of biological
systems. Engineering concepts include statics and dynamics of solids and fluids; material
behavior including elasticity, viscoelasticity, fatigue,
and failure; beam theory, scaling, biological heterogeneity, and uncertainty.
(SBME 505) Probability Theory and Biostochastic Process:
General probability rules, conditional probability, and Bayes theorem, discrete and
continuous random variables. Basic concepts and methods of biostatistics, including data
description and analysis.
Courses Contents for Diploma Degrees (cont.)
(SBME 506) Pattern Analysis and Recognition(I):
Decision-theoretic and structural pattern analysis. Deterministic and statistical decision rules,
feature; extraction and representation; syntactic and semantic methods, relational models.
(SBME 507) Biomedical Instrumentation (II):
Measurements of Haemodynamic parameters: flow, pressure, and temperature. Physical,
chemical and biological principles for biomedical measurements. Modular blocks and
system integration. Sensors for displacement, force, pressure, flow, temperature,
biopotentials, chemical composition of body fluids and biomaterial characterization. Patient
safety.
(SBME 508) Radiotherapy Planning and Dosimeter:
Important background material on tissue equivalence, phantoms, detector systems to measure
distributions. Isodose distributions. Electron beam distributions. Absorbed dose, Kerma,
charged particle equilibrium. Calorimeters for total beam energy. Ionization dosimetry, free-
air chamber, air-wall chambers in theory and practice. Electron chambers. TLD, film and
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semi-conductor dosimeters.
(SBME 509) Computers In Medicine:
An introduction to computer technology and its use in the medical field. A study of large
computer systems and microcomputers as well as related software. A study of major
applications of computers in medicine, including hospital information systems (HIS),
laboratory information systems (LIS), medical imaging, disease diagnosis, patient treatment,
medical education and biomedical research.
SBME 510) Clinical Engineering (I):
Equipment control concepts and techniques and their application in hospitals and in the
medical profession; device evaluation specifications; codes & standards; preventive
maintenance and service; calibration and medical product liability.
(SBME 511) Biomedical Signal Processing (I):
Processing of analogue and digital signals, design of digital filters and their realization, filter
stability, frequency and phase responses, finite word length effects in digital filters. Comb
filters, adaptive filters. Autocorrelation and cross correlation. Convolution and
deconvolution. Multi-rate signal processing. Decimation and interpolation. Time –
frequency analysis. Wavelets. Applications include: tone detection, noise reduction, pitch
estimation, speech compression and auditory.
(SBME 512) Medical Images Processing (I):
Image models and physical systems; visual perception; rendering systems; linear filtering:
Linear transforms; mathematical morphology; image enhancement; edge detection.
(SBME 513) Bioelectronics and Measurements :
Examines the implementation of modern measurement techniques and associated
instrumentation using distributed computers. Practical hardware aspects, including
measurement and actuation, data conditioning, acquisition and transmission, microprocessor
devices, and other distributed computing components. Commercial realizations ranging from
PLCs to full process control computing systems.
(SBME 514) System Dynamics(I):
System modeling and time-domain response, transfer functions, frequency-domain response,
stability, state-space methods, and control design.
(SBME 515) Process Control :
Design of controllers for multivariable dynamical systems state space theory. Design of
linear controllers using the polynomial approach and the Diophantine theorem. Continuous:
Time state space design methods for MIMO systems. Principal gains, shaping system
performance, optimal control methods. Linear quadratic Gaussian (LQG) controllers and
Kalman filters.
(SBME 516) Biomedical Signals Processing (II):
Fundamentals of speech production and hearing, speech analysis, speech parameters, pitch period
and formant estimation, voiced-unvoiced decision, non-linear smoothing, linear predictive
analysis. Inverse filtering. Non-linear Time Warping. Vector quantization. Implementation of
speech/speaker recognition systems. Theory of wavelet Transform. Auditory modeling auditory
masking. Audio signal processing. Speech and audio compression. Speech compression using
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CELP structure. Audio compression using Fast transforms.
(SBME 517) Medical Images Processing (II):
Introduction to Digital Image Processing, Digital Imaging Information Technology, Digital
Image Acquisition, X-Ray and Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computed
Tomography, Digital Imaging and Diagnosis.
(SBME 518) Medical Expert Systems:
Introduction to artificial intelligence applications, symbolic data structures, advanced control
structures, and advanced prototyping and data exploration techniques, machine learning,
planning, knowledge representation and reasoning or natural language processing, medical
expert systems, web-page categorization and summarization, dialog-based tutoring systems,
data mining and knowledge discovery.
(SBME 519) Bioinformatics (I):
Introduction to the storage, representation, integration, analysis, and retrieval of
bioinformatics data. Introduction to genomics and basic sequence manipulations and analyses
(e.g. sequence assembly and editing; gene prediction; database searching, retrieval, and
similarity analysis).
(SBME 520) Hospital Information System (I):
Health Information Systems, Clinical Decision Support, Data Acquisition, Human Computer
Interaction, Telemedicine, Information Management systems, Coding. Classifications and
Terminologies, Electronic Medical Records.
(SBME 521) Medical Microprocessor-Based Systems:
Computer interfacing techniques, signal conditioning, real-time programming and interrupts.
Introduction to microprocessors and interfacing microprocessor based systems to devices in
the physical world (such as switches, lights and motors) and developing software that
monitors and controls these devices. Peripheral interfacing to other devices using serial and
parallel I/O ports and interrupts. Interfacing microcontroller with the analog world using A/D
and D/A converters.
(SBME 522) Medical Micro Controller-Based System:
Introduction to hardware and software organization of 8-bit microcontroller systems with an
emphasis on design. Peripheral interfacing to other devices using serial and parallel I/O ports
and interrupts. Interfacing microcontroller with the analog world using A/D and D/A
converters.
(SBME 523) Health Care Systems Planning:
Analysis and Design, Methods of organizing and retrieving information, Different
Approaches to Systems Planning.
(SBME 524) Health Care Policy and Ethics:
General Medical ethics, Country – based health policies, Religious – based health Policies,
Religious – based ethics and their effect on health, Information security and Confidentiality,
Relationship between health professionals and patients.
(SBME 525) Clinical Decision Supports:
Information evaluation, management, and knowledge representation, Evidence based
Medicine, Different Decision Support Systems.
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(SBME 526) Electronic Patient Records:
Patient Record Fundamentals, Electronic Record Concepts, Paper-based Records vs.
Electronics Records, Standards used in EPR or HER, Data Collection, Reports and
Information retrieval.
(SBME 527) Biostatistics:
Introduction to Linear statistical models, Designing medical research, Diagnostic tests,
Clinical trials, Regression and Correlation, Health statistics, SPSS.
(SBME 528 Hospital Management System(I):
Project Management, Resource Management, Human Resources
Management, Standards; coding and terminologies, Hospital Management Systems
(SBME 529) Quality Assurance:
Quality Assurance Fundamentals, Quality Management, Quality Management in Healthcare,
Quality Control Management, Quality Auditing.
(SBME 530) Telemedicine:
Data Format, DICOM Format, PACS, Compression, Coding Frequency Bands, Applications.
(SBME 531) Marketing and Medical Projects Managements:
Introduction to Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Healthcare Planning,
Situation Analysis and Value Chain Analysis.
(SBME 532) Medical Laser (I):
Introduction to the fundamental concepts associated with light, viewed either as waves or
photons, and its interaction with matter. Principles of lasers such as the concept of optical
gain and population inversion; different types of laser materials; resonator configurations; and
various modes of laser operation. Applications of lasers in medicine for treatment and
diagnosis.
(SBME 533) Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering(I):
This course has no fixed Format. Its contents changes according to the availability of visiting
lecturers.
(SBME 534) Advanced Topics in System Engineering(I):
This course has no fixed Format. Its contents changes according to the availability of visiting
lecturers.
(SBME 535) Artificial Intelligence in Medical Decisions:
Introduction to decision theory, artificial intelligence, heuristic search, uncertain reasoning,
classification and machine learning. Acquisition and representation of clinical expertise in the
computer. Example applications of using AI in medical diagnosis.
(SBME 536) Medical Data Compression :
Characteristics of analogue information sources (speech, audio, images, video). Sampling
methods. Scalar and vector quantization. Information and entropy. Elementary coding tools.
Lossless compression methods. Lossy compression and distortion measures. Rate-distortion
analysis and optimization.
Basic "waveform coding" methods: PCM, DM, DPCM, etc..

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(SBME 537) Medical Data Encryption :
Introduction to cryptology and the science of secret codes. Technical, legal, ethical and
policy issues associated with information security (e.g. HIPPA regulations). Authentication,
trusted computer systems, information encryption, biometrics, computer forensics, and
privacy issues.
(SBME 538) Neural Network:
An introduction to the basic mechanisms of neural computing, including associative models,
internal representations models, neural anatomy and physiology, associative, competitive and
backward error propagation learning. Applications in vision, speech, robotic control, planning
and reasoning.
(SBME 539) Hospital Safety and Security:
Introduction to legal issues, Confidentiality of Patient records, Identifying different roles and
security policies for all health professionals, Identifying Patients' Rights and Consents.
(SBME 540 Medical Imaging (I):
Physical principles of medical imaging. Principles of operation for imaging modalities such as
x-ray, ultra-sound, magnetic resonance, and nuclear medicine.
(SBME 541) Ultrasound In Medicine:
Physical principles of sound energy and its characteristics, the piezoelectric effect, properties
of ultrasound waves, the speed of sound and propagation, and acoustic impedance.
Introduction to sonographic instrumentation including ultrasound transducers; spatial
resolution; image artifacts, display modes and Doppler instrumentation.
(SBME 542) Fuzzy Logic and Bioprocesses:
Introduction to the mathematical foundations of fuzzy sets, properties of fuzzy systems, fuzzy
logic as applied to the design of intelligent systems and for intelligent control, adaptive fuzzy
systems, and others. Special focus will be given on the medical applications of fuzzy logic.
Course Contents For Master Degrees
(SBME 601) Modeling and Simulation Physiological Systems :

Mathematical modeling of physiological systems. Lumped and distributed models of
electrical, mechanical, and chemical processes applied to tissues, and organ systems. The
emphasis is on modeling strategies, physical and physiological insight, analytic understanding
of model behavior, and translating physiological problems into solvable engineering problem.
(SBME 652) Biomedical Signal Processing (III):
Advanced design of digital filters and their implementation in Matlab. Discrete Fourier
transform (DFT). Fast transform (FFT) algorithms. Wavelet Transform (WT). Comparison
between FFT and WT. Multirate Systems. Adaptive filters. Least square filter design.
Inverse filtering. Wiener filters, Noise reduction. Linear prediction and the Levinson
algorithm. Nonstationary Signal Processing.
(SBME 603) Bioinformatics (II):
Revision on genomics and sequence manipulations and analyses. description of the
algorithms and software used in computational biology.

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(SBME 604) Artificial Intelligence in Medical Systems:
Introduction to decision theory, artificial intelligence, heuristic search, uncertain reasoning,
classification and machine learning. Acquisition and representation of clinical expertise in the
computer. Example applications of using AI in
medical diagnosis.
(SBME 605) Pattern Analysis and Recognition (II):
Foundations of neural computing and modern methods for data fusion. Feature reduction and
(non)linear mapping, cluster analysis. Applications on medical images classifications and
segmentation.
(SBME 606) Ultrasound and Bioinstrumentations:
Physical principles of sound energy and its characteristics, the piezoelectric effect, properties
of ultrasound waves, the speed of sound and propagation, and acoustic impedance.
Introduction to sonographic instrumentation including ultrasound transducers; spatial
resolution; image artifacts, display modes and Doppler instrumentation .
(SBME 607) Clinical Engineering(II):
Advanced methods of biomedical data, signal and image processing, as well as of signals and
images registration techniques studying of cardiovascular system, of central and autonomic
nervous systems and to the analysis of sequences of human genome and proteome.
(SBME 608) Biomechanics and Rehabilitation:
The structure and function of neural circuits responsible for controlling several hundred
functional muscles and coordinating the impedances, forces and displacements of some
elemental movements of the human body. The muscles, biomechanical and external systems
controlled by the brain can be modeled as multivariable, redundant, varying, potentially
unstable, nonlinear dynamical processes.
(SBME 609) Stochastic Modeling:
An introduction to techniques for modeling dynamic, stochastic systems and to the
mathematical, numerical and simulation tools used to analyze them. Topics include the role of
simulation modeling in the analysis of large-scale stochastic systems, queuing systems, and
verification and validation procedures.
(SBME 610) System Engineering (I):
Rationale for the study of linear methods. Continuous and discrete and discrete LTI systems
(tf, zpk and ss), discrete-time approximations. Controllability, canonical forms, pole
placement (state feedback design). Observability. Lyapunov stability applied to linear
systems. Basic robustness (SISO), sensitivity and complementary sensitivity, classical loop
shaping, SISO dynamic controller design using polynomial methods.
(SBME 611) Biomedical Electronics (I):
Design and development of biomedical instrumentation for clinical measurement and
biomedical research. Hardware and software design issues required to produce instruments
and International standards for safety, performance and quality control.
(SBME 612) Transducers for Biomedical Applications:
Theory and principles of biosensor design and application in medicine and biology. Principles
and fundamental properties of transducers (dynamics, linearity, hysteresis, and frequency
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range). Blood flow and volume measurement, temperature measurement, muscle contraction
transducers, biopotential measurements, radioactive sensors, optical fiber sensors,
electrochemical and optical sensors, oxygen sensors.
(SBME 613) Biomedical Image Processing (III):
Advanced image processing concepts and algorithms such as linear and non-linear scale-
space and anisotropic diffusion. Binary and grayscale mathematical morphology,
morphological image. representation, segmentation and filters.
(SBME 614) Medical Imaging (II):
Physical principles of medical imaging. Principles of operation for imaging modalities such as
x-ray, ultra-sound, magnetic resonance, and nuclear medicine.
(SBME 615) Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation:
Haemato-chemical measurements: Gas concentrations, ion concentrations, blood figured
elements, pH, Base Excess, saturation etc. Microtransport measurements: Solute flow, solute
flow through membranes. Measurements 'in vitro', 'in vivo', and in clinical practice;
regulations and safety issues; experimental protocols. Assessment of measurements
reliability and quality.
(SBME 616) Hospital Management Information Systems:
Introduction to Project Management, Project Planning, Time; Cost and Quality Management,
Cost Benefit Analysis; Risk Analysis; Critical Path Analysis; Resource, Scheduling and
Budgeting, Project Teams and Project Control, Leadership; Management and Communication
Skills.
(SBME 617) Applied Process Control in Biomedical Systems:
Covers the design of practical control systems intended for implementation using digital
computers and embedded systems. Controllers may be developed using both continuous and
discrete designs; Identification of model parameters; integration and implementation of
continuous designs; observers; discrete systems; stability analysis; observability; and
controllability; design of digital controllers; pole placement; nonlinear systems; Aspects of
implementation are constantly emphasized.
(SBME 618) Nonlinear Systems:
General state description of nonlinear systems, linearization techniques, Lyapunov stability,
constrained linear systems. Constrained optimization, multimode control.
(SBME 619) Stochastic Systems & Biostatistics:
Experimental method in biomedical field. Experiment design, laboratory set-up,
instrumentation selection and performance assessment, statistical analysis design and
interpretation of data. Hypotheses formulation, experimental supports identification,
experiments organization and interpretation of the outcomes. Applicability and sensitivity of
statistical method in biomedical field are analyzed with reflections on experiments design.
Stochastic Processes, prediction, Filtering, Smoothing.
(SBME 620) Medical Lasers(II):
Over view, Laser Physics, Laser tissue interaction, Laser safety, Laser induced shock wave
Lithotripsy, Fluorescence diagnosis and Photodynamic therapy, Laser application for
treatment.
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(SBME 621) Medical Image Reconstruction:

Linear systems and Fourier transforms in two and three dimensions. Basic image processing.
Theory and algorithms for image reconstruction from projections. Tomographic Image
reconstruction.
(SBME 622) Robotics in Medical Applications:
Manipulator kinematics and dynamics, velocity propagation and Jacobeans, linear and
nonlinear control of manipulators, Applications.
(SBME 623) Quantitative Human Physiology(I):
Introduction to quantitative analysis of physiological/biological systems. Biological examples
of electrical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical/biomedical systems.
(SBME 624) Biomedical Instrumentation(III):
Fundamental principles underlying modern instrumentation used in biology and medicine.
Three classes of instruments—bioelectronics, optical microscopy, and medical imaging—
measurement theory and practice by presenting and analyzing example instruments currently
used for biological and medical research. Fundamentals of operation, methods of control,
mechanisms of contrast, devices for detection, and methods for signal processing and error
estimation.
(SBME 625 Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering (II):
This course has no fixed format. Its contents changes according to the availability of visiting
lecturers.
(SBME 626) Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering(II):
This course has no fixed format. Its contents changes according to the availability of visiting
lecturers.
Course Contents for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Systems & Biomedical Engineering
(SBME 701) Modeling and Simulation of Biomedical Systems :

Advanced introduction to the techniques used in designing and implementing probabilistic
models for bioinformatics, genomics, and other applications in computational biology and
sequence analysis.
(SBME 702) Optimal Control of Biomedical Processes:
Introduction to nonlinear systems. Equilibrium and stability. Linearization method.
Liapunov method. Limit cycles and Bendixon-Poincare theory. Tori and quasi-periodic
regime. Strange attractors and deterministic chaos. Fractal geometry. Liapunov exponents.
Time series and reconstruction of attractors. Structural stability and bifurcations.
Transcritical, saddle-node and pitchfork bifurcations. Hysteresis and cusp. Tangent, Hopf
and Neimark-Sacker bifurcations. Flip bifurcation and Feigenbaum cascade. Homochlinic
and heteroclinic bifurcation. Numerical methods for bifurcation analysis.
(SBME 703) Nonlinear Control of Biomedical Processes:
Design includes: Actuator saturation, linearization and gain scheduling, feed forward control,
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interactions and LQG control, sliding mode control, adaptive control. The above will be
developed with illustrative studies and CAD, and both physical and systems identification
will be covered.
(SBME 704) Medical Informatics (III):
Study of bioinformatics problems such as DNA pattern finding, gene expression data
analysis, molecular evolution models, and bimolecular sequence database searching.
Introduction of the necessary probability and statistics: events, (conditional) probability,
random variables, estimation, testing, and linear regression.
(SBME 705) Advanced Biomedical Signal Processing(IV):
The adaptive signal processing: Algorithm construction (for both finite impulse response and
infinite impulse response filters) such as LMS, EWLS, Kalman filter based algorithms and
their derivatives; algorithm stability (including tracking analysis and algorithm performance
(including maladjustment). Stochastic Process, Time-varying AR, ARMA, Higher Order
Spectra.
(SBME 706) Medical Imaging (II):
Advanced statistical methods for biomedical data treatment. Time-frequency, time-scale and
time-variant methods of processing. Models and processing of non linear dynamical systems.
Biomedical imaging. Integration of data from biosignals and bioimages. Data processing of
the sequences of human genome and proteome.
SBME 707) Advanced Biomedical Electronics:
Electronic components and front-end devices in the systems for the acquisition and pre-
processing of Biomedical data. Focus will be on electronic technologies and safety issues. In
particular analog to digital conversion of Biomedical signals and analog and firmware
preprocessors. DSP Hardware, Application of SDP for Signal Processing.
(SBME 708) Microprocessor and Microcontroller-based Medical Systems:
Computer interfacing techniques, signal conditioning, real-time programming and interrupts.
Introduction to microprocessors, microcontrollers and their interfacing to devices in the
physical world (such as switches, lights and motors) and developing software that monitors
and controls these devices. Peripheral interfacing to other devices using serial and parallel I/O
ports and interrupts. Interfacing with the analog world using A/D and D/A converters.
(SBME 709) Advanced Topics in Biomechanics:
Tissue mechanics from structure to properties of soft tissues. Fiber composites,
viscoelasticity, evaluative damage, functional adaptation. The mechanical characterization of
tissues. Measure types and measuring, loading conditions, instrumentation, biological
specimen treatment and conservation, preconditioning. Soft tissue constitutive laws for large
deformations and characteristic parameters. The finite element model.
(SBME 710) Human Kinesiology:
Instrumental analysis and model-based synthesis of human movement. Clinical applications:
From motor disorders diagnosis and rehabilitation to computer assisted and minimally
invasive surgery; from ortheses and prostheses assessment to functional electrical stimulation.
Human simulation techniques by biomechanical models and synthesis with examples in the
fields of ergonomic (workstation design), man-machine interfaces and evaluation of musculo-
skeletal cumulative damage risk.
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(SBME 711) Digital Control System:

Introduction to linear control theory and controller synthesis. Classical controls approach to
the analysis and design of digital control systems. Design by frequency response and root
locus methods. Controller design, implementation and system analysis. Biological examples
of electrical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical/biomedical control systems.
(SBME 712) Physics for Biology and Medicine:
Basic topics in physics from a biological perspective and discussion of the physical processes
associated with biological phenomena. Kinetic theory of gases; statistical mechanics;
diffusion; thermodynamics; physics of biopolymers and biomembranes; electric and magnetic
fields; electricity in aqueous media.
(SBME 713) MRI Systems:
Fundamental physical, mathematical and computational principles governing the data
acquisition and image reconstruction of magnetic resonance imaging. Analysis of the imaging
resolution, quality and artifacts.
(SBME 714) Artificial Internal Organ Design:
Survey of the need for and historical development of artificial organs, Overview of normal
physiological functioning of human organ systems for which artificial substitute or assist
systems are needed (including heart and vascular system prostheses, oxygenators and kidney
dialyzers, Analysis and design principles for artificial organs: Selection of unit processes;
mass balancing and energy considerations; biofluid dynamics; system materials selection and
costing, Prototype development, clinical testing; marketing, Governmental regulation.
(SBME 715) Cancer Modeling:
Models of cancer at the cellular level that include immune system responses, chemotherapy
and immunotherapy. Model dynamics bifurcation analysis techniques and numerical
experiments. Calculus of variations and the mathematical theory of optimal control.
(SBME 716) Advanced Bioelectric Measurements:
Review of theoretical concepts and experimental approaches used to characterize electrical
phenomena that arise in live cells and tissues. Topics include excitable membranes and action
potential generation, cable theory, equivalent dipoles and volume conductor fields, bioelectric
measurements, electrodes and electric stimulation of cells and tissues.
(SBME 717) Physiological Monitoring and Testing:
Instrumentation, computer systems, and processing requirements for clinical physiological
signals. Electrode characteristics, signal processing, and interpretation of physiological events
by ECG, EEG, and EMG. Measurement of respiration and blood volume/flow.
(SBME 718) Medical Decision-Making:
Quantitative and symbolic approaches to medical decision-making. Statistical methods
discriminate functions, Bayes theorem), decision analysis, utility theory, artificial intelligence
and expert systems. Conceptual framework for computer-based medical decision-making.
Acquisition and representation of clinical expertise in the computer. Example applications of
using AI in medical diagnosis
(SBME 719) Quantitative Human Physiology (II):
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Introduction to quantitative analysis of physiological/biological systems. Biological examples
of electrical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical/biomedical systems.
(SBME 720) Robotic in Medicine:
An introduction to the kinematics, dynamics, and control of robot manipulators, robotic
vision, sensing, and the programming of robots. Inverse kinematics of serial chain
manipulators. The manipulator Jacobean, force relations, dynamics and control-position, and
force control. Trajectory generation, collision avoidance, automatic planning of the gross
motion strategies, robot programming languages. Proximity, tactile, and force sensing.
Network modeling, stability are fidelity in teleoperation. Biological analogies and medical
applications of robotics.
(SBME 721) Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering(III):
The course has no fixed format. Its contents changes according to the availability of visiting
lecturers.
(SBME 722) Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering(III):
The course has no fixed format. Its contents changes according to the availability of visiting
lecturers.

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Computer Engineering Department
335 Computer Engineering

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DEGREE: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
SPECIALIZATION: COMPUTER ENGINEERING
The student shall study 30 credit hours from level 500 courses available from the list in
Table 1, but must include CMP599
Table (1): Computer Engineering Diploma Courses

Credit
Hours
CMP501 Advanced Digital Logic Design 2
CMP502 Computer Architecture and Design 2
CMP503 Advanced Computer Architecture 2
CMP504 Fault Tolerant Computing 2
CMP505 Client / Server Computing 2
CMP506 Multi-Media Computer Systems 2
CMP507 Transputers and Parallel Computers 2
CMP508 Computer Aided Design Techniques 2
CMP509 Microcomputer System Design – II 2
CMP510 Computer Networks – II 2
CMP511 System Analysis – II 2
CMP512 Software Engineering – II 2
CMP513 Operating Systems – II 2
CMP514 Data Structures and Algorithms – II 2
CMP515 UNIX and Structured Programming in C 2
CMP516 Programming Languages 2
CMP517 Computer Graphics – II 2
CMP518 Database Systems – II 2
CMP519 Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems 2
CMP520 Systems Programming 2
CMP521 Compiler Construction – II 2
CMP522 Local Area Networks 2
CMP523 Introduction to High Speed Networks 2
CMP524 Application on Computer Networks 2
CMP525 Special Topics in Computer Technology 2
CMP526 Special Topics in Computer Engineering 2
CMP599 Project (compulsory) 6
Total Credit Hour 30

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DEGREE: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
SPECIALIZATION: COMPUTER NETWORKS
• The student chooses 30 credit hours of level 500 courses offered by the Computer
Engineering Department listed in Table 1.
• The following 14 credit hours listed in Table 2 are compulsory.
Table (2): Computer Engineering Diploma Compulsory Courses

Credit
Code Course Title
Hours Prerequisite
CMP510 Computer Networks – II 2
CMP522 Local Area Networks 2
CMP523 Introduction to High Speed Networks 2
CMP524 Introduction to Wireless Networks 2
CMP599 Project 6
DEGREE: M. Sc.
Credit Hour Requirement: [18 hours courses + 18 hours Thesis]
The student shall choose a total of at least 18 credit hours from the courses made available by
the Department from the list in Table (3). The courses should include CMP691. The student
may replace a two credit hours with courses of the same level or higher offered by the
department or another department subject to the Department Council approval. In addition,
the student shall complete at least 18 credit hours for the M.Sc. Thesis.
Table (3): Level 600 Computer Engineering Courses

Credit
Hours
CMP601 Microprocessors & Computer Interfacing 2
CMP602 Advanced Digital System Design 2
CMP603 Parallel & Distributed Computer Hardware 2
CMP604 Advanced Operating Systems 2
CMP605 Scene Analysis and Computer Vision 2
CMP606 Computer System Modeling and Simulation 2
CMP607 Advanced Computer Networks 2
CMP608 Advanced Data Base Systems 2
CMP609 Artificial Intelligence II 2
CMP610 Advanced Computer Graphics 2
CMP611 Expert Systems 2
CMP612 Neural Networks 2
CMP613 Graph Theory and Applications 2
CMP614 Theory of Programming & Prog. Languages 2

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Table (3): Level 600 Computer Engineering Courses (Cont.)

Credit
Code Course Title
Hours Prerequisite
CMP615 Theory of Computation 2
CMP616 Advanced Compiler Design 2
CMP617 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 2
CMP618 Computer Security 2
CMP619 High Speed Networks 2
CMP620 Modelling of Computer Networks 2
CMP621 Control and Management of Computer 2
Networks
CMP622 Pattern Recognition 2
CMP623 Selected Topics in Computer Technology 2
CMP624 Selected Topics in Computer Engineering 2
CMP625 Advanced Software Testing 2
CMP626 Electronic Design Automation 2
CMP627 Contemporary Computer Architecture 2
CMP691 Technical Language & Report Writing 2
CMP699 Master thesis 18
DEGREE: Ph. D.
Credit Hour Requirement: [18 hours courses + 30 hours Dissertation]
• The student shall choose a total of at least 14 credit hours from level 600/700 courses
that were not studied previously, in addition to 4 credit hours for the qualifying exam,
and 30 credit hours for the Ph. D. Dissertation.
Table (4): Computer Engineering Ph. D. Courses

Credit
Hours
CMP701 Comprehensive Exam 4
CMP711 Formal Methods and their Applications 2
CMP723 Advanced Topics in Computer Technology 2
CMP724 Advanced Topics in Computer Engineering 2
CMP725 Advanced Topics in Software Engineering 2
CMP799 Ph.D. Dissertation 30

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Courses Description:
CMP501 Advanced Digital Logic Design

Review of combinational and sequential logic design techniques - state reduction - optimum
state assignment - computer aided logic design techniques - advanced applications of digital
logic design.
CMP502 Computer Architecture and Design
Basic computer structure - the processing unit - ALU, control Unit, micro programming
control - I/O organization - computer communication - assembly language programming: data
representation - machine arithmetic - instruction types and formats - character representation -
timing - input output operations - mnemonic codes - symbolic addresses - assembler concepts
and instruction formats - addressing techniques - implementation of high level constructs -
macros - program segmentation and linkage - interrupts.
CMP503 Advanced Computer Architecture
Review of Von-Neuman computer architecture - limitation of the Von-Neuman model -
multi-processor architecture - data flow machines architecture - Manchester, London, Utah ..
etc. architecture - the Japanese model - logic programming concepts and relationship to fifth
generation architecture.
CMP504 Fault Tolerant Computing
Introduction to fault tolerant computers - hardware/software fault tolerance - redundancy
techniques - fault coverage - fault detection methods - exception handling - damage
assessment and confinement - diagnoseability - system recovery - reconfiguration technique -
examples of real life fault tolerant computer systems.
CMP505 Client/Server Computing
Introduction to distributed computer architecture - client server computing model - network
operating systems - client/server distributed database - resource management - networking
and security issues.
CMP506 Multi-Media Computer Systems
Introduction to multi-media - multi-media components - recent advances in storage, display,
printing - sound devices - video conferencing - integration of different types of signals -
human-computer interaction - video and audio interface cards - hardware/software image
compression techniques - multi-media standards - introduction to virtual reality.
CMP507 Transputers and Parallel Computers
Introduction to transputer systems - MIMD and SIMD parallel system architecture - hardware
components - synchronization and parallelism - performance issues - transputers network
structures - transputers utilization in real life applications - examples of several transputer
systems.
CMP508 Computer Aided Design Techniques
Introduction to CAD - tools and techniques - examples of CAD in engineering design for LSI
and VLSI - application of CAD techniques to circuit, device and board designs.
CMP509 Microcomputer System Design-II

The microprocessor chip - input/output ports - interface cards - memory and floppy disk -
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ROM/RAM based systems - commonly used microcomputers architecture and programming -
introduction to digital circuit design - concepts of computer ports - digital to analog and
analog to digital converters - waveforms generation and detection - microcomputer bus design
and architecture - designing simple interfaces for different devices ( video screens,
monochrome and color boards, floppy and hard disks) - design of interface drivers - interface
debugging - introduction to latest fast processors.
CMP510 Computer Networks-II
Review of digital data fundamentals - computer networks seven layers model - computer
networks protocols - computer networks architecture - packet switching - CCITT Standards
for computer networks - network topology - examples of network implementations - local
area networks - network management - advanced network technology.
CMP511 System Analysis-II
Review of system's life cycle - system requirements - data collection and analysis - data
organization and documentation - feasibility analysis - logical design specification - system
organization - input/output design - data files and database design - computer program design
- programming and testing - system maintenance - documentation standards - Investigation
techniques - specification some case studies of real life systems - applications.
CMP512 Software Engineering-II
Review of software development life cycle - software team organization - large software
projects' cost estimation - software design techniques - software testing - software
maintenance - software project management techniques - software team organization - project
involving development of large software package - ISO 9000 quality assurance - software
documentation - techniques - report generation - on-line documentation.
CMP513 Operating Systems-II

Review of objectives and functions of an operating system - multi-programming and
multiprocessing concepts - memory management paging and segmentation - process
management - deadlock prevention - mutual exclusion and use of semaphores - Job
scheduling - device management - input/output and file management - comparative study of
some systems (UNIX, VMS, DOS ... etc.) - introduction to distributed operating systems.
CMP514 Data Structures and Algorithms-II

Review of linear lists - arrays - stacks - queues - deques - linear and linked allocations -
comparison of sequential and linked representations - trees - representation and manipulation
of lists and trees - file organization on external devices - access times and various file
organization - searching techniques - hashing techniques - sorting algorithms - internal and
external methods - advanced parallel sort and analysis of algorithms.
CMP515 UNIX and Structured Programming in C

Basic concepts in UNIX operating systems - UNIX file system concepts - UNIX kernel - the
shell - structured programming concepts - The C programming language - scalar types -
arrays - expressions - assignment statements - conditional statements - FOR, WHILE and
REPEAT statements - procedures and functions - program structure - scope rules - records -
files - pointers - recurrsion - dynamic memory Allocation - the C preprocessor - objected
oriented concepts - review of C++.
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CMP516 Programming Languages

Formal definition of programming languages - syntax and semantic rules -run time structures
of some major programming languages (e.g. FORTRAN, PASCAL, C, LISP) - program
structure - subprograms and passing of parameters - storage management.
CMP517 Computer Graphics-II

Review of basic concepts of computer graphics - computer graphics display devices - drawing
elementary figures - views and world coordinate systems - clipping - color - review of two
and three dimensional graphics - advances in three dimensional graphics - hidden surfaces
problems - curves and surfaces - shadow and illumination models - advanced algorithms for
generating three dimensional scenes.
CMP518 Database Systems-II

Architecture of database system - components of the database system - data definition and
data manipulation languages - examples of relational, hierarchical and network databases -
study of some commercial database systems implementations - data modeling and
normalization - database design - distributed databases and a real life application -
introduction to on-line transaction processing and database security.
CMP519 Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems

Review of basic concepts in artificial intelligence - problem representation and reduction -
knowledge representation - knowledge acquisition - search techniques and heuristics - stress
on two advanced applications of AI in the fields of games, natural languages, vision, robotics,
theorem proving ...etc. - introduction to expert systems.
CMP520 Systems Programming

Revision of functions and design of software components of a computer system - loaders -
linkers - assemblers - interpreters and editors - utility routines - design of some components
and their implementation - new trends in systems programming - distributed and parallel
processing systems - system programming under windows.
CMP521 Compiler Construction-II

Review of organization and functions of a compiler - major phases of the compilation process
- lexical and semantic analysis - identifier tables - error diagnostics and recovery - storage
allocations - code generation and optimization - comparative study of some programming
compilers.
CMP522 Local Area Networks

Introduction to computer networks - local area networks - ETHERNET - Token Ring -
network algorithms in LAN’s - connecting different LAN’s - mathematical models of LAN’s.
CMP523 Introduction to High Speed Networks

Introduction to computer network - fast networks - high speed network management and
control gigabit networks - ATM network - fiber networks and FDDI.

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CMP524 Application on Computer Networks
Application in the design and analysis of computer networks - network simulation - computer
network management and control.
CMP525 Special Topics in Computer Technology

Special topics specified by the current trends in computer technology.
CMP526 Special Topics in Computer Engineering

Special topics specified by the current trends in computer engineering.
CMP599 Project
A Project is assigned to each student. This project would involve the implementation of some
real life system in the scientific, engineering or commercial environment.
CMP601 Microprocessors and Computer Interfacing

Review of microprocessor design concepts - input/output ports - concepts of microprocessors
interfacing - interface cards - memory and floppy disk - interrupts - digital to analog and
analog to digital converters - waveforms generation and detection - microcomputer bus design
and architecture - designing simple interfaces for different devices (video screens,
monochrome and color boards, floppy and hard disks) - design of interface drivers - interface
debugging - bit slice microprocessors - micro-programming techniques - design of a control
unit - data acquisition cards - parallel processing in microcomputer systems.
CMP602 Advanced Digital System Design

Design of high speed arithmetic processor - floating point processor - pipe line processor -
digital fault diagnosis - path synthesis - D-algorithm random test generation - analysis of the
effect of intermittent faults - fault tolerant computing (models, architecture and simulation).
CMP603 Scene Analysis and Computer Vision

Image perception - color (representation, coordinate systems) - two dimensional systems and
mathematical preliminaries - image transforms - image enhancement (point operations,
histogram modification techniques, spatial operations, pseudo coloring and other topics) -
graphics overlays and special effects - image restoration - image data compression - image
reconstruction from projections - image analysis - introduction to computer vision problems -
introduction to pattern recognition (Baye's decision, feature extraction and classification).
CMP 604 Parallel and Distributed Computer Hardware

Use of parallelism to achieve high performance - within CPU parallelism - multiple CPU
parallelism - data flow machines hardware - novel structures - current advances in parallel
processing - models and architecture of parallel computations - examples from existing
implementations of parallel and distributed computer hardware.
CMP605 Advanced Operating Systems

Review of basic concepts of operating systems - problems of concurrency and
multiprocessing - mutual exclusion and use of semaphores - object naming and binding -
kernels - protection - synchronization - advanced topics in security - formal models for
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operating systems - distributed and networked operating systems - implementation issues of
operating systems for different computer architectures - fifth generation operating systems.
CMP606 Computer System Modeling and Simulation

Concepts of modeling and simulation - simulation programming techniques and packages -
modeling different hardware components of a computer system - representation of different
bus structures - memory - I/O units - interrupts - multipurpose computer system simulation
and its use as a design and evaluation tool - some simulation models - programming projects
using simulation language or package - modeling of real computer architecture for
performance evaluation.
CMP607 Advanced Computer Networks

Revision of digital data fundamentals and ISO computer networks seven layers model -
computer networks protocols - computer networks architecture - packet switching - CCITT
standards for computer networks - network topology - examples of network implementations -
Local Area networks - network management - case studies of local and wide area networks -
commercial and educational networks - advanced network management functions - network
services - integrated services digital network (ISDN) and broad band ISDN - asynchronous
transmission mode (ATM).
CMP608 Advanced Data Base Systems

Review of basic concepts of database systems - data models - performance measures - query
languages - optimizers - issues of data security and integrity - distributed database systems -
advanced on-line transaction processing - design productivity tools and utilities for database
design. case tools.
CMP609 Artificial Intelligence II

Review of basic concepts in artificial intelligence - problem representation and reduction -
knowledge acquisition and representation - search techniques and heuristics - example of the
applications of AI in the fields of games, natural languages, vision, robotics and theory
proving - advanced concepts in machine learning.
CMP610 Expert Systems

Review of basic concepts in artificial intelligence and knowledge representation - fuzzy logic
and decision support systems - predicate logic as a programming language - logic
programming and list processing - design of expert systems - applications of expert systems
in business, engineering, industry, linguistics and examples of different expert systems
implementations - expert system design techniques (an example) in any real life application or
game.
CMP611 Advanced Computer Graphics

Review of basic concepts of computer graphics - views and world coordinate systems -
review of basic concepts of two and three dimensional graphics - reflection model - shading
techniques - the rendering process - parametric representation of three dimensional objects -
hidden line problem - Bezier and B-spline techniques - ray tracing models - diffuse
illumination and the development of radiosity method - shadows - texture - three dimensional

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animation.
CMP612 Neural Networks

Introduction to biological neural networks - pattern recognition - the basic neuron - the
perception algorithm - multilayer neural networks - backpropagation algorithm - application
to real world problems - the Hopfield network - associative memories - unsupervised learning
- Kohonen network - computer models for neural network implementations -
hardware/software approaches - architecture for neural networks implementations.
CMP613 Graph Theory and Applications
Fundamental concepts - vector, space graphs - planer graphs: Whitney's and Kuratowski's
theorems - topological parameters: packing and covering - conductivity: Menger's theory -
Hamilton graphs: Poss's and Chvatel's theorems - graph factorization: Tutt's theorem - graph
coloring - introduction to combinatorics - matching theory.
CMP614 Theory of Programming and Programming Languages
Axiomatic definition of programming languages - correctness and conditional correctness of
programs - annotation of programs - rules of inference for assignment, transfer, control and
loops - annotation of some simple programs and derivation of theorems - proofs of program
correctness - introduction to system programming (virtual and multilevel machines) - formal
syntax and semantic - formal verification - modularization - data flow languages - object
oriented languages - concurrent processing - programming language design - examples from
some major programming languages (e.g. FORTRAN, PASCAL, BASIC, C++, ADA,
PROLOG, LISP).
CMP615 Theory of Computation
Introduction - finite state concepts - acceptors - deterministic and non-deterministic - regular
expressions - closure property - sequential machines and finite state transducers - Turing
machine as acceptor and transducer - universal machine - computable and non-computable
functions - models of effective computability - recurrsive functions - Markov algorithms -
Churche's thesis - Goedel numbering - the halting problem - Post's correspondence problem
and undecidability.
CMP616 Advanced Compiler Design
Review of different concepts in automata theory and languages (e.g. finite automata and
regular expressions, deterministic and non-deterministic automata, regular sets, Chomsky
hierarchy, ... etc.) - organization and functions of a compiler - major phases of the
compilation process - lexical, syntax and semantic analysis - identifier tables - error
diagnostics and recovery - storage allocations - code generation and optimization -
implementation - compilor-compilors.
CMP617 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Complexity theory - problem classification - classes P, NP, P-Space, Co-NP - matching and
network flow algorithms - approximation algorithms - selected research papers.
CMP618 Computer Security
Computer security concepts - types of attacks on data and computer services - data encryption
- substitution and permutation ciphers - cryptoanalysis - encryption with modular arithmetic -
public key systems - RSA algorithm - Merkle-Hellman algorithm - simple key symmetric
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systems - data encryption standards - protocols and practices in using encriptors - various
security issues - personal computers and computer networks.
CMP619 High Speed Networks
Basic principle of high speed networks - digital networks - optical fibers networks - coding
and error control - packet and cell based networks - high speed networks - ATM networks -
fast IP networks - simulating local area networks - high speed network addressing - fast
network protocols - types of protocols on FDDI, DQBD, fast Ethernet, ATM gigabit networks
- control and management of networks.
CMP620 Modeling of Computer Networks
Basic principle of network modeling - theory and practice of computer communication
networks - verification and performance analysis of network control processes - channel
access - point to point and multi-point reliable transmission - multicasting.
CMP621 Control and Management of Computer Networks

Introduction to the management and control of computer networks - techniques used in the
control and management - security and authentication techniques.
CMP622 Pattern Recognition
Machine perception - Bayes decision theory - parameter estimation and supervised learning -
non-parametric techniques - linear discriminant functions - unsupervised learning and
clustering - description of line and shape - perceptrons and neural networks.
CMP623 Selected Topics in Computer Technology
Advanced topics in computer technology to be determined by the department.
CMP624 Selected Topics in Computer Engineering
Advanced topics in computer engineering to be determined by the department.
CMP 625 - Advanced Software Testing.

Review of software testing principles, Logic coverage, Syntax-based testing, Mutation
testing, Test generation, Test selection, minimization and prioritization, Testing object-
oriented software, Testing Graphical User Interfaces, Testing Web applications and Web
services, Building testing tools, Model-based testing, Model checking, Term project.
CMP 626- Electronic Design Automation.

Formulation, automation, and analysis of design mapping problems with emphasis on VLSI
and computational realizations. Major themes include: formulating and abstracting problems,
figures of merit (e.g. Energy, Delay, Throughput, Area, Mapping Time), representation,
traditional decomposition of flow (logic optimization, covering, scheduling, retiming,
assignment, partitioning, placement, routing), and techniques for solving problems (e.g.
greedy, dynamic programming, search, (integer) linear programming, graph algorithms,
randomization). Application of these optimizations methods to the placement, routing,
static timing analysis and verification problems.
CMP 627- Contemporary Computer Architecture.

Introduction to computer architecture, performance metrics and methods, pipelining, dynamic
instruction-level parallelism (ILP), static ILP, cache and memory hierarchy, thread-level
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parallelism (TLP), multithreading, multi- and many-core, fault tolerance, virtual machines,
security, tiled processors, nano-computing.
CMP 691 Technical Language and Report Writing.

Revision of technical language and practice of report writing and technical paper writing.
CMP699 Master Thesis

The submission of a Thesis covering a specified research topic is required.
CMP 711 - Formal Methods and their Applications.

Overview and Classification of Formal Techniques; Validation Techniques; Simulation;
Motivation to Formal Verification. Introduction to Equivalence Checking (EC), Classification
of EC Techniques, Propositional Logic, Binary Decision Diagrams (BDD), BDD
Isomorphism, Combinational EC: Propositional Resolution, Stalmark's Procedure. Finite State
Machines, Sequential EC, Representing Set of States with BDDs, Image Computation,
Reachability Analysis. Temporal Logics, Temporal Operators, Propositional Linear Time
Temporal Logic. Branching Time Temporal Logics, Computation Tree Logic (CTL), Safety
and Liveness Properties, Model Checking Algorithm, Reachability Analysis, Fixpoint
Computation. Representing Set of States with ROBDDs, Symbolic Model Checking. Review
of FOL and HOL Predicate Logics, Quantification, Types, Induction Proofs, Inference Rules,
Forward and Backward Proofs with Theorem Proving, Interactive Verification with
HOL. Types of Abstraction: Structural, Behavioral, Data and Temporal, Modeling and
Verification of Generic Circuits using Theorem Proving, Theorem Proving Tools. Application
of Formal Verification in Industry and other Related Hot Research Topics.
CMP 723 Advanced Topics in Computer Technology

Advanced new topics in computer technology and networks.
CMP 724 Advanced Topics in Computer Engineering

Advanced new topics in computer engineering and networks.
CMP 725 Advanced Topics in Software Engineering

Selected new and advanced topics in Software Engineering.
CMP 799 Ph. D. thesis (Compulsory)

2010//2011
Interdisciplinary Diplomas
347 Interdisciplinary Diplomas

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: RENEWABLE ENERGY
Courses
Credit
Hours
RNE501 Sources and data for new and renewable energy 3
RNE502 Thermodynamic and heat transfer 3
RNE503 Fluid dynamics 3
RNE504 Electrical and electronic engineering 3
RNE505 Renewable energy conversion 3
RNE506 Computer applications 3
RNE507 Thermal systems for renewable energy 3
RNE508 Measurement and Control 3
RNE509 Energy transformation economy 3
RNE510 Engineering applications 3
RNE599 Project * 4

SPECIALIZATION: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
Credit
Hours
MNG501 Economical Analysis of Engineering Works 3
MNG502 Quantitative methods for decision making 3
MNG503 Introduction to computer applications 3
MNG504 Management of Technology 3
MNG505 Marketing management 3
MNG506 Human resources management 3
MNG507 Management of production and operations 3
MNG508 Management of engineering projects 3
MNG509 Laws and regulations 3
MNG510 Information and management systems 3
MNG511 Quality management and productivity 3
MNG599 Project 3

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Courses
Credit
Hours
ENV501 Environmental management systems 3
ENV502 Introduction to environmental engineering and 3
environmental impact assessment
ENV503 Natural resources 3
ENV504 Solid waste 3
ENV505 Air pollution 3
ENV506 Computer applications 3
ENV507 Numerical modeling and operational research 3
ENV508 Water contamination and environmental management of 3
water
ENV509 Sewage 3
ENV510 Principles of ecology and ecology of residential areas 3
ENV599 Project * 4

SPECIALIZATION: NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING
Credit
Hours
GAS501 Natural gas fundamentals 3
GAS502 Natural gas reservoirs 3
GAS503 Gas production technology 3
GAS504 Measurement, transport and storage of gas 3
GAS505 Measurement and control 3
GAS506 Separation and purification 3
GAS507 Treatment of natural gas 3
GAS508 Petrochemicals 3
GAS509 Use of natural gas 3
GAS599 Project 4

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: TEXTILE ENGINEERING
Required Courses
Credit
Hours
TXT501 Textile fabrics 3
TXT502 Spinning and weaving technology 3
TXT503 Preparation technology 3
TXT504 Dying and printing technology 3
TXT505 Electrical and electronics engineering 3
TXT506 Laboratory testing (1) 3
TXT507 Mechanics of spinning and weaving machines 3
TXT508 Laboratory testing (2) 3 TXT506
TXT599 Project * 4
Elective courses
Credit
Hours
TXT510 Computer applications in spinning and weaving 3
TXT511 Quality control and production 3
TXT512 Environmental engineering 3
TXT513 Industrial control systems 3
TXT514 Economics of spinning and weaving industry 3
TXT515 Industrial safety 3
The student shall choose three courses from the elective courses list.

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: RISK ENGINEERING
Courses
Credit
Hours
RSK501 Probability and data analysis in risk engineering 3
RSK502 Systematic and creative systems 3
RSK503 Risk engineering economy 3
RSK504 Industrial risk assessment 3
RSK505 Environmental risk assessment 3
RSK506 Natural risk assessment 3
RSK507 Project management and risk engineering 3
RSK508 Risk control technology 3
RSK509 Social and psychological aspects of risk 3
RSK510 Elective course* 3
RSK599 Project 4
* Topic is selected each year by the steering committee

SPECIALIZATION: RADIATION TECHNOLOGY
Credit
Hours
EEC501 Electrical circuits and electronics 3
MTH526 Radiation physics 3
STR526 Radiation prevention 3
RAD501 Radiation applications 3
RAD502 Radiation equipment 3
RAD503 Selected topics 3
RAD504 Radiation damage 3
RAD505 Industrial applications 3
RAD506 Radiation chemistry 3
RAD507 Radiation biology and application 3
RAD599 Project 4

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: ADVANCED MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY
Required Courses
Credit
Hours
AMD501 Mechanical behavior of materials 3
AMD502 Materials thermodynamics 3
AMD503 Elective 1 3
AMD504 Advanced materials simulation 3
AMD505 Introduction to polymer materials 3
AMD506 Elective 2 3
AMD507 Optimum cost for material life cycle 3
AMD508 Elective 3 3
AMD509 Elective specialty 1 3
AMD599 Project * 4
Elective courses
Credit
Hours
AMD503a Mechanics of materials 3
AMD503b Properties of materials 3
AMD506a Testing and simulation of materials 3
AMD506b Materials selection 3
AMD508a Fracture and failure of materials 3
AMD508b Material and technologies for repair 3
AMD509a Introduction to nano materials 3
AMD509b Polymers operations 3 AMD505
AMD509c Powder metallurgy 3
AMD510a Practical technologies for nano materials 3 AMD509a
AMD510b Polymers recycling 3 AMD509b
AMD510c Advanced ceramics 3
AMD510d Advanced lightweight alloys 3
The steering committee may require student to take complementary courses from the
undergraduate level in order to qualify for studying the diploma.

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES
Courses
Credit
Hours
MOS501 Geotechnical engineering (1) 2
MOS502 Geotechnical engineering (1) 2 MOS501
MOS503 Architectural and environmental effects 2
MOS504 Structural analysis (1) 2
MOS505 Structural analysis (2) 2 MOS504
MOS506 Properties of materials (1) 2
MOS507 Properties of materials (2) 2 MOS506
MOS508 Reinforced concrete (1) 2
MOS509 Reinforced concrete (2) 2 MOS508
MOS510 Structural steel 2
MOS511 Laws and regulations 2
MOS512 Management of repair and strengthening works 2
MOS599 Project 6 *
* The student has to complete at least 16 credit hours before registering for the project.

2010//2011
Interdisciplinary Diplomas

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: RENEWABLE ENERGY
Courses
Credit
Hours
RNE501 Sources and data for new and renewable energy 3
RNE502 Thermodynamic and heat transfer 3
RNE503 Fluid dynamics 3
RNE504 Electrical and electronic engineering 3
RNE505 Renewable energy conversion 3
RNE506 Computer applications 3
RNE507 Thermal systems for renewable energy 3
RNE508 Measurement and Control 3
RNE509 Energy transformation economy 3
RNE510 Engineering applications 3
RNE599 Project * 4

SPECIALIZATION: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
Credit
Hours
MNG501 Economical Analysis of Engineering Works 3
MNG502 Quantitative methods for decision making 3
MNG503 Introduction to computer applications 3
MNG504 Management of Technology 3
MNG505 Marketing management 3
MNG506 Human resources management 3
MNG507 Management of production and operations 3
MNG508 Management of engineering projects 3
MNG509 Laws and regulations 3
MNG510 Information and management systems 3
MNG511 Quality management and productivity 3
MNG599 Project 3

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Courses
Credit
Hours
ENV501 Environmental management systems 3
ENV502 Introduction to environmental engineering and 3
environmental impact assessment
ENV503 Natural resources 3
ENV504 Solid waste 3
ENV505 Air pollution 3
ENV506 Computer applications 3
ENV507 Numerical modeling and operational research 3
ENV508 Water contamination and environmental management of 3
water
ENV509 Sewage 3
ENV510 Principles of ecology and ecology of residential areas 3
ENV599 Project * 4

SPECIALIZATION: NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING
Credit
Hours
GAS501 Natural gas fundamentals 3
GAS502 Natural gas reservoirs 3
GAS503 Gas production technology 3
GAS504 Measurement, transport and storage of gas 3
GAS505 Measurement and control 3
GAS506 Separation and purification 3
GAS507 Treatment of natural gas 3
GAS508 Petrochemicals 3
GAS509 Use of natural gas 3
GAS599 Project 4

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: TEXTILE ENGINEERING
Required Courses
Credit
Hours
TXT501 Textile fabrics 3
TXT502 Spinning and weaving technology 3
TXT503 Preparation technology 3
TXT504 Dying and printing technology 3
TXT505 Electrical and electronics engineering 3
TXT506 Laboratory testing (1) 3
TXT507 Mechanics of spinning and weaving machines 3
TXT508 Laboratory testing (2) 3 TXT506
TXT599 Project * 4
Elective courses
Credit
Hours
TXT510 Computer applications in spinning and weaving 3
TXT511 Quality control and production 3
TXT512 Environmental engineering 3
TXT513 Industrial control systems 3
TXT514 Economics of spinning and weaving industry 3
TXT515 Industrial safety 3
The student shall choose three courses from the elective courses list.

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: RISK ENGINEERING
Courses
Credit
Hours
RSK501 Probability and data analysis in risk engineering 3
RSK502 Systematic and creative systems 3
RSK503 Risk engineering economy 3
RSK504 Industrial risk assessment 3
RSK505 Environmental risk assessment 3
RSK506 Natural risk assessment 3
RSK507 Project management and risk engineering 3
RSK508 Risk control technology 3
RSK509 Social and psychological aspects of risk 3
RSK510 Elective course* 3
RSK599 Project 4
* Topic is selected each year by the steering committee

SPECIALIZATION: RADIATION TECHNOLOGY
Credit
Hours
EEC501 Electrical circuits and electronics 3
MTH526 Radiation physics 3
STR526 Radiation prevention 3
RAD501 Radiation applications 3
RAD502 Radiation equipment 3
RAD503 Selected topics 3
RAD504 Radiation damage 3
RAD505 Industrial applications 3
RAD506 Radiation chemistry 3
RAD507 Radiation biology and application 3
RAD599 Project 4

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: ADVANCED MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY
Required Courses
Credit
Hours
AMD501 Mechanical behavior of materials 3
AMD502 Materials thermodynamics 3
AMD503 Elective 1 3
AMD504 Advanced materials simulation 3
AMD505 Introduction to polymer materials 3
AMD506 Elective 2 3
AMD507 Optimum cost for material life cycle 3
AMD508 Elective 3 3
AMD599 Project * 4
Elective courses
Credit
Hours
AMD503a Mechanics of materials 3
AMD503b Properties of materials 3
AMD506a Testing and simulation of materials 3
AMD506b Materials selection 3
AMD508a Fracture and failure of materials 3
AMD508b Material and technologies for repair 3
AMD509a Introduction to nano materials 3
AMD509b Polymers operations 3 AMD505
AMD509c Powder metallurgy 3
AMD510a Practical technologies for nano materials 3 AMD509a
AMD510b Polymers recycling 3 AMD509b
AMD510c Advanced ceramics 3
AMD510d Advanced lightweight alloys 3
The steering committee may require student to take complementary courses from the
undergraduate level in order to qualify for studying the diploma.

2010//2011
SPECIALIZATION: MAINTENANCE OF STRUCTURES
Courses
Credit
Hours
MOS501 Geotechnical engineering (1) 2
MOS502 Geotechnical engineering (1) 2 MOS501
MOS503 Architectural and environmental effects 2
MOS504 Structural analysis (1) 2
MOS505 Structural analysis (2) 2 MOS504
MOS506 Properties of materials (1) 2
MOS507 Properties of materials (2) 2 MOS506
MOS508 Reinforced concrete (1) 2
MOS509 Reinforced concrete (2) 2 MOS508
MOS510 Structural steel 2
MOS511 Laws and regulations 2
MOS512 Management of repair and strengthening works 2
MOS599 Project 6 *
* The student has to complete at least 16 credit hours before registering for the project.

2010/011
M. Sc. in Renewable Energy

and Energy Efficiency
Joint degree between
Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt
and
Kassel University, Germany
using the European Credit hours system ECTS
354 M.Sc. in renewable energy & energy efficient

2010/011
Qualification Modules
Course Title
Engineering Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
Control Systems
Engineering Mathematics
Compulsories Modules
Course Title
Intensive and Continuous Language Courses
Presentation and Moderation Techniques
Intercultural Communication I
Intercultural Communication II
Regional and Institutional Knowledge
German-Arab Relations
Energy and Society
Renewable Energies Basics
Energy Meteorology
Grid Integration
Potentials of the MENA Region, Europe and Germany in RE
Energy Efficiency in Processes and Systems
Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Environmental Issues and Management of their Effects
Energy Supply in the Future
Energy Economics - Macro
Energy Economics - Micro
International Project Management Basics
Project Management in Development Cooperation
Engineering Economics and Feasibility Studies for RE&EE
Potentials of Institutions and Companies for the MENA Region in Germany

2010/011
Electives Modules
Course Title
Bio Energy I
Bio Energy II
Solar Thermal Systems I
Solar Thermal Systems II
Concentrated Solar Thermal Power I
Concentrated Solar Thermal Power II
Photovoltaic I
Photovoltaic II
Wind Energy I
Wind Energy II (Electrical)
Wind Energy II (Mechanical)
Wind Park Planning
Advanced Energy Economics
Advanced Energy Efficiency and Conservation
RE Integration
Advanced Topics in RE
M.Sc. Thesis
Course Title
M.Sc. Thesis
The steering committee of the master program works as academic advisor for the students;
they help them to select the suitable courses according to their background and future plans to
achieve the minimum requirements of the M.Sc. degree from both universities.
More details are hosted in the official master program website and Faculty of Engineering,
Cairo University website.

Cairo University
Graduate Studies
Tel: 35678223 - 35678213

www.eng.cu.edu.eg

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Cairo University

Graduate Studies Regulation

Graduate Studies Regulation

Prof. Wael Mohamed El-Degwy

WORD OF THE VICE DEAN FOR GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH

Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research

Prof. Sherif Ahmed Mourad

The year 2000 regulation introduced several new modifications:

The current regulation includes further improvements whereas:

Clause (2): Designation of the Scientific Degrees

Clause (3): Study System

Clause (4): Registration and Commencement of Semester Dates

Clause (5): Admission General Rules

Clause (6): Admission and Registration Rules

Clause (7): Terms of Changes and Termination

Numerical % Grade Point Letter Grade

Clause (9): Grade Point Average (GPA)

Clause (10): Tuition Fees

Clause (11): Academic Advising

Clause (12): Study Structure

Clause (13): Registration Suspension

Clause (14): Registration Cancellation

Clause (15): Residency Requirements (for foreign students)

Clause (16): Attendance

Clause (17): Courses Coding

Clause (18): Courses

Clause (19): Credit Hours

Clause (20): Scientific Content of Courses

Clause (21): Re-registration

Clause (22): Interdisciplinary Studies

Clause (23): Scientific Theses and Dissertations

Clause (24): Theses Evaluation Committee

Clause (25): Areas of Study

11 Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Diploma

1. Design & Mining Technology.

Clause (26): Courses

Clause (27): Duration of Study

Clause (31): Project

Clause (32): Areas of Study

Cairo University Council grants, upon the recommendation of the Faculty

Clause (33): Registration Requirements

16 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING

17 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING

19 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING

23 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGINEERING

Clause (53): Studying Courses Only

Clause (56): Specialized Studies

Clause (57): Regulation Validity

Engineering Mathematics and Physics Department

27 Engineering Mathematics and Physics

28 Engineering Mathematics and Physics

Requirements for the M. Sc. Degree in Engineering Mathematics

Requirements for the Ph. D. Degree in Engineering Mathematics

29 Engineering Mathematics and Physics

Qualifying Courses for the M. Sc. Degree in Engineering Physics

30 Engineering Mathematics and Physics

31 Engineering Mathematics and Physics

Qualifying Courses for the M. Sc. Degree in Engineering Mechanics.

Requirements for the M. Sc. Degree in Engineering Mechanics.

Requirements for the Ph. D. degree in Engineering Mechanics.

MEC700 Comprehensive Examination 4

32 Engineering Mathematics and Physics