CIVIL ENGINEERING Curriculum - Revised

DEBRE BERHAN UNIVERSITY Department of Civil Engineering
Under Graduate Harmonized Curriculum
Study Program for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering
July 2022, Ethiopia
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1 Background of Civil Engineering
Infrastructure is the thing that supports our daily life-access to drinking water and shelter from the
weather, roads and harbors, railways and airports, hospitals, sports stadiums and schools. Infrastructure
adds to our quality of life, and because it works, we take it for granted. Only when parts of it fail, or are
taken away, do we realize its value. Civil engineers worldwide endeavor to overcome the challenges of
creating and maintaining infrastructure for today, and for future generations.
Civil Engineering as defined by the London based Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a great art, on
which the wealth and well-being of the whole of society depends. Its essential feature, as distinct from
science and the arts, is the exercise of imagination to fashion the products, processes and people needed
to create a sustainable physical and natural built environment. It requires a broad understanding of
scientific principles, knowledge of materials and the art of analysis and synthesis. It also requires
research, team working, and leadership and business skills. A Civil Engineer is someone who practices
all or part of this art.
Civil engineering concerns the study of conception, design, construction and maintenance of large public
and private projects. Civil engineers build and maintain bridges, highways, railways, tunnels, airports,
dams, water treatment and distribution systems and large buildings, along with many other structures.
Environmental considerations, such as water supply, pollution control and preservation of soil quality,
are also a part of the course of study. With thorough knowledge of both the principles of construction
and the possible environmental consequences of a structure, the civil engineer's expertise is one that is
essential to our present civilization and one that will become ever more valuable in the future.
In a developing country like Ethiopia, civil engineering has great role and contribution to the economic
development and improvement of the living standard of the people. As infrastructure developments are
indicators of improved livelihood and ways of investment attractions and tourism, contribution of civil
engineering in this regard is very crucial. Therefore, this area of study by which many Ethiopians would
be produced to serve our country must have clear focus areas that enable speeded up and sustainable
achievements in improving the country’s infrastructure facilities.
2 Rationale of the Civil Engineering Program

Civil Engineers are Leaders in the conception, Design, Construction, and Maintenance of the
Infrastructure on which the society depends. They build and maintain building, bridges, highways,
railways, tunnels, airports, dams, and water treatment and distribution systems, along with many other
structures. Civil engineers work on environmental projects, such as ecological restoration, waste
containment, and soil remediation sites or design of safe and efficient transportation systems. With
thorough knowledge of both the principles of construction and the possible environmental consequences
of a structure, the civil engineer's expertise is one that is essential to our present civilization and one that
will become ever more valuable in the future.
Development of quality civil and environmental engineering infrastructure plays a key role in social and
economic development of nations. This can be seen in the development plans of nations, continents and
the world such as the Agenda 2063 of Africa and the UN 2015-2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
For instance, there are several goals in the UN 2015-2030 Sustainable Development Goals whose
success heavily rely on availability of competent civil and environmental engineers. Goal 6 Water and
sanitation, Goal 7 Sustainable energy, Goal 9 Resilient infrastructure, and Goal 11 Resilient and
sustainable cities are heavily dependent on civil engineering.
Civil and environmental engineers play major roles in meeting societal infrastructure development
needs. Their involvement is particularly immense in the planning, design, construction and maintenance
of different systems such as urban infrastructures and houses, Road, Railway, Airport, and Transport
infrastructures, Water supply and waste management infrastructures, Waterworks for the purpose of
irrigation and hydropower development, Civil engineering infrastructures for industrial parks and
mining development projects.
Furthermore, civil engineers contribute to the development of systems that ensure quality and efficient
engineering service delivery in the construction industry. They are also involved in human resource
capacity building and applied research activities in the areas of civil and environmental engineering. The
Civil and Environmental Engineering School aims at producing professionals equipped with relevant
knowledge, skills and attitude that would contribute to the development of the country. Therefore, this is
a profession by which many Ethiopians would be nurtured to serve the country and the region.
2.1 Rationale for the Revision of Curriculum
Curriculum of a subject is said to be the throbbing pulse of a nation. By looking at the curriculum of a
subject, one can judge the state of intellectual development and the state of progress of a nation. The
world has turned into a global village, new ideas and information are pouring in a constant stream. It is,
therefore, imperative to update our curricula by introducing the recent developments in the relevant
fields of knowledge.
As the Civil Engineering is heavily involved in the training of the necessary manpower for the
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Construction Sector, Curriculum should be up-to-date to meet the quest of the Construction Industry for
the latest technology. The formal and informal feedback that was obtained by the school also shows that
there is a need for reform in the Courses offered. There is a need for the students to acquire practical
oriented training and problem-solving skills through research. Moreover, the students should have a
negotiation skill and be able to write a winning proposal. The revised curriculum should also produce
students who are law-abiding citizens and will advance good governance.
2.2 Specific Rationale for the Revision of Curriculum
The specific objective for the revision of the Curriculum can be outlined as follows:
 The Training should be more practical and Hands-on workshop practice should be introduced in
each module in addition to Internship.
 According to the University Article, the curriculum needs updating every five years.
 Software and other modeling skills need to be integrated into the courses
 The delivery method the modules/courses need updating and Excursions should be held more
frequently.
 The Graduate should have effective communication skills and fit the industry needs.
The main revision in this curriculum is to focus on adopting and using the current digital engineering
provides to the civil engineering. As such courses are designed with the aim of using computers to solve
their problems and adopting the state-of-the-art software for solving real word problems. The other
salient revision items of the curriculum include improvement of course contents, changes in course titles
to make them more descriptive, merging courses, splitting of a course into two separate courses,
additions of new elective courses, and omission of elective courses. For instance, Hydraulics I and
Hydraulics II courses have been merged and will be offered as Hydraulics. The former applied
mathematics II and III courses are also merged in to a single course given here as Engineering
Mathematics I course. Non engineering courses have also been included from which a student must take
at least two. Strength of materials and theory of structure courses are designed to merge the former
strength of materials, theory of structures I and Theory of structure II courses. Internship course is given
to semester wise at 4th year 2nd semester. An update to the program rationale and changes to ECTS
values of some courses have also been made. A summary table that contains the modular and course
description can be seen in Appendices.
3 Program Objective
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This program is aimed at training manpower required for the realization of the country’s untouched civil
engineering works through adopting the benefits of digital engineering. Well- qualified civil engineers
with adequate knowledge in the area of construction, Geotechnical, Structural, Transport, Water
Resources and who can be actively engaged in the planning, development and management of civil
engineering projects will be produced through this program. Specifically, the trainees will be equipped
with the knowledge and skills that enables them to execute the following tasks:
 Undertake project identification, pre-feasibility and feasibility study and detail design of civil
engineering works.
 Prepare complete contract documents and terms of references for civil engineering projects
 Plan, manage, monitor and evaluate the operation and maintenance of civil engineering works.
 Remodeling and rehabilitation of existing civil engineering works.
Generally, graduates of the program will;

1) Be knowledgeable of the historical context, the state-of-the-art, and emerging issues in the field of
civil engineering and its role in contemporary society;
2) Demonstrate critical reasoning and requisite quantitative skills to identify, formulate, and resolve
civil engineering problems, and to create designs that reflect economic, environmental, and social
sensitivities;
3) Display a systems viewpoint, critical thinking, effective communication and interpersonal skills, a
spirit of curiosity, and conduct reflecting a professional and ethical manner;
4) Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, involvement in
professional activity and public service, and achievement of professional licensure;
5) Reflect a broad intellectual training for success in multidisciplinary professional practice, in civil
engineering or diverse related careers, and toward achieving leadership roles in industry,
government, and academia.
4 Professional Profiles
4.1 General Profile

 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, science and engineering.
 Ability to design, construct, and supervise different civil engineering works, as well as to
analyze and interpret data.
 Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
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 Ability to identify, formulates, analyze and solve engineering problems.
 Understand professional and ethical responsibility.
 Ability to communicate effectively.
 Knowledge of up-to-date issues.
 Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
 Understanding and working knowledge of safety and environmental aspects of civil
engineering practices.
 Able to develop effective planning systems and project management to improve productivity.
 Be able to conduct experiments, basic and applied research in relation to construction
industries to solve various organizational and social problems.
 Ability to teach the fundamentals of civil engineering courses
 Keep abreast of new technologies in civil engineering and provide orientation and/or training
to subordinates as required.
 Able to solve civil engineering problems through using programming language/s
 Able to apply state of the art software in civil and environmental engineering
4.2 Particular Profiles

Project study
 Undertaking Project identification, feasibility Study, Location, Cost Estimation, Bank loan,
Interest
 Prepare and administer of Term of Reference of Projects.
 Prepare and administer design bid documents.
Contract Administration
 Review and approve contractor’s program, method and schedule using schedule software,
Primavera MS Project.
 Supervise projects to ensure that drawings, specifications, materials and workmanship are as
specified in the contract.
 Check and approve measurement of work executed.
 Administer claims and disputes.
 Issue engineering instruction and variation order, check and approve variation order.
 Conduct provisional and final acceptance.
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 Conduct studies on cost of construction, materials, labor, equipment and productivity.
 Manage construction activities and available resources including planning, scheduling,
controlling and reporting.
 Supervise technicians and technologists.
 Plan and organize the maintenance and repair of existing civil engineering construction works.
Analysis and Design
 Review and approve designs as per the guideline and standards.

 Consult with architects and specialized design engineers to integrate design in terms of aesthetic
and technical requirements.
i. Structural Analysis and Design Activities:
• Pre design study, Project program development,
• Topographic survey and Preliminary Analysis and design
• Final Analysis and design using software packages (such as ETABS, SAP etc)
• Preparation of bill of quantities and specifications and Cost estimation
• Computer aided programming/coding for design and analysis
ii. Water Works Analysis and Design Activity:
• Pre-feasibility and feasibility study
• Water supply scheme for urban and rural areas
• Sewerage and sanitation facilities
• Storm water drainage and flood mitigation schemes
• Dams and other hydraulic structures
• Hydropower development
• Irrigation and related Infrastructure
• Solid waste management
• Environmental protection works
• Water resource development and management
• Use software, GIS, water CAD.
iii. Transportation Facilities Design:
• Feasibility studies (Photogrammetric and desktop study)
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• Soil and material investigation
• Environmental impact assessment
• Transport planning and modeling, Traffic count and axle load study
• Detailed geometric design of highway, railway and airfield using Advanced software
• Pavement Analysis and design (flexible, rigid and airfields)
• Railway Track Analysis and design (ballasted track, slab tracks)
• Highway drainage structures design (Bridge design, culvert, ditches etc)
• Preparation of bill of quantities and engineering cost estimate
• Provisional and final acceptance
Material Testing
 Project site exploration
 Identification and classification of materials in the field, Conducting field tests
 Laboratory tests on soils, rocks, concrete, asphalt, polymers and other construction
materials
Construction Supervision
 Deciding method of construction, devising temporary works and Selecting appropriate
equipment
 Manage construction activities and available resources including planning, scheduling, cost
estimating, controlling and reporting.
4.3 Principles of Professionalism

Society has high expectations of construction technologists. The services they provide requires
commitment, confidence, consideration of others, a sense of fairness, honesty, integrity, intuition, sound
judgment, sensitivity, thoughtfulness, thoroughness and impartiality. They are also expected to be
dedicated to the protection of public health, safety, welfare and environment.
4.4 Ethics and Conduct

The Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers (EACE) has adopted a standard Code of Ethics based on
international experience to enable construction technologists adhere and preserve the highest principles of
ethical conduct on behalf of the profession.
4.5 Fundamental Principles

Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:
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 Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the
environment.
 Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients.
 Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the profession
 Supporting the professional and technical societies of other disciplines
4.6 Fundamental Canons

 Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall strive
to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their
professional duties.
 Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
 Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
 Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or
trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
 Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall
not compete unfairly with others.
 Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and
dignity of the engineering profession.
 Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall
provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their
supervision.
5 Graduate Profiles (Competencies)
The developed professional profile clearly indicates that Civil engineers need a good grasp of
mathematics, numerical tools and design skills, and the ability to manage and liaise with a wide variety of
people. They need to be able to think in all dimensions and communicate ideas effectively. This kind of
engineering is suited to people who are practical with a creative characteristic. Hence, a graduate from
the Civil Engineering program has the following profile:
i. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science in a specialized area related to civil
engineering
ii. An ability to design and conduct laboratory experiments, to critically analyze and interpret data,
in major Civil Engineering areas, Structures, Transportation, Geotechnical, Water resources, and
Environmental.
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iii. An ability to Analysis and design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
constructability, and sustainability, in selected major Civil Engineering areas, such as Structures,
Transportation, Geotechnical, Water Resources, or Environmental.
iv. An ability to function in multidisciplinary teams, and to communicate effectively, orally and in
writing.
v. An ability to identify, formulates, and solves Civil Engineering problems in major civil
engineering areas.
vi. An understanding of professional and Ethical responsibilities of civil engineers in relation to
public and private institutions and in the context of civil infrastructure systems.
vii. An ability to use the Techniques, skills, modern Engineering Tools and software in the major
Civil Engineering areas
viii. Recognize the need for professional licensure and life-long learning. A broad education necessary
to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and
societal context.
ix. Knowledge of contemporary issues.
x. An understanding of professional practice issues such as project management and interactions
between the development, design, and construction professions.
xi. An understanding of business and public policy and administration fundamentals.
xii. An understanding of the role of the leader and leadership principles and attitudes.
6 Modules Competencies
6.1 List of competency areas
The competency areas in civil engineering program are very critical in analyzing the students’
capabilities in that field. This helps potential employers to identify graduates’ potential and assign them
to required jobs. List of competence areas in undergraduate regular civil engineering program are
categorized under the focus areas:
Competency areas in Communication and Social Studies
A. Humanities & Social Studies
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 Improve normative interaction with engineers and other professionals; and develop
awareness of professional ethics, Conflict resolution etc.
 Develop civic skills such as accurate decision making, construct sound arguments, evaluate
others arguments, expression of one self clearly and logically
B. Communicative Skills
 Participate effectively in group discussions and team works, and oral and written
communication; Express their ideas and present their projects, proposals and presentations
successfully.
6.2 Competency areas in General Science and Engineering
Basic Engineering Mechanics

 Skill of defining and using the basic principles of forces and equations of motions under
static and dynamic loading conditions for civil engineering problems
 develop appropriate mathematical models that represent physical systems
Basic Engineering Mathematics
 Model and analyze engineering problems by applying concepts of calculus and vector
algebra.
Basic Engineering Skill
 Prepare engineering drawing, able to make basic computer programming.
 Understanding of multi-disciplinary sciences for system engineering problems
 Basic skills on the general workshop safety and practices
Advanced Engineering mathematics and Numerical methods
 Apply appropriate advanced mathematical and numerical method to analyze problems
related to civil engineering.
 be able to plan analyze and write computer programs for numerical methods for basic
engineering applications
 Apply concepts of probability and statistics to problem solving in engineering systems.
Competency areas in Construction Technology and Management
Construction technology
 Get basic knowledge on construction technologies for civil engineering infrastructures;

 Identify elements of basic construction sections such as building; and understand
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architectural drawings, working drawings, etc.
 Able to prepare Drawings with computer aid focusing on civil engineering infrastructures
(skills of AutoCAD and other graphing software)
Construction Management
 Skill on selecting appropriate construction technologies and machineries for specific civil
construction types
 Perform economic analysis and evaluation of infrastructural projects.
 Skills of contract formulation and administration, bidding and evaluation techniques
 Have basic skills of Software tools (Primavera, MS Project) for planning and management
techniques of construction projects
 Writing specifications, quantity surveying & BOQ, project cost estimation and construction
supervision.
Competency areas in Environmental & Sanitary Engineering
 Comprehend the basic principles of planning, design and construction of water supply and
sewerage systems.
 Comprehend the interaction between natural and human environment and environmental
design of infrastructure projects and can apply this knowledge in the design of
infrastructures
Competency areas in Geotechnical Engineering
Fundamental of Geotechnical Engineering

 Understand and demonstrate the behavior of soil/rock and geotechnical laboratory
techniques.
 Estimate engineering properties of soil; determine the bearing capacity, lateral earth
pressure and stability of slopes of soil.
Geotechnical Design
 Analyze and design different types of shallow and deep foundations using different
technique.
 Design earth retaining structures, cofferdams and caissons.
 Understand & interpret the behavior of expansive soils and be able to design foundations on
expansive soils.
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 Understand the environmental issues in geotechnical engineering.
Competency areas in Surveying

 Accurately measure distances and angles using high precision and up-to- date surveying
equipment.
 Perform quantity of general earthwork based on available surveying data.
 Analyze and interpret data independently and come up with contour maps for a given plot
 Knowledge of mapping procedures and photogrammetric digitizing
 Software skills such as GIS
Competency areas in Structural Design

Fundamental Structural Engineering Theories
 Have basic knowledge on properties and strength of main construction materials;
 Can carry out basic structural frame analysis with various loading conditions using different
methods of structural analysis
Concrete Structure
 Knowledge of reinforced concrete structures and design skills of different RC structural
elements using different code of standards (such as EBCS and others)
 Master the principles of building execution, bridge and others for concrete and reinforced
concrete structural members with safety and economical way
 The ability to control the quality of concrete construction and fundamental testing methods
 Skill of using different design, simulation and analysis software for structural members
(beams, slabs, columns, girders, linings, footings etc)
Design of Structures
 Skill to design lateral, vertical lateral-load resisting systems and frames

 Skill of plastic analysis of steel, composite and timber frames structures and connections
detailing of steel and timber framed structures
 familiar with different types of bridges & selection, bridge loadings, design of RC bridges,
and the use of different bridge design codes
Advanced Structural Engineering
 Apply structural analysis and design methods for the design of buildings and other
infrastructures
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 Apply Ethiopian Building Code Standards for lateral loading, Plastic analysis of frames,
Composite steel – concrete structures, elastic stability theory and detailing and connections
in analysis and design of building structures
 Analyze and design of complex structural elements (shells / continuous structures).
Competency areas in Transportation Engineering
Transport Engineering
 Understanding of transportation systems and ability to plan, collect, analyze, and interpret
traffic flow data for the design of basic elements of an integrated surface transportation
system considering safe
 The skill of designing the geometrical components of highways, airfield and intersections
using topographic maps, traffic data and other operational parameters (with the skill of
software tools)
 Ability to design pavements (flexible and rigid) and the basic knowledge of pavement
materials evaluation, testing, construction practice and quality control.
 Comprehend advanced topics on road construction, maintenance, rehabilitation and
pavement management.
Railway Engineering
 Geometrical design of railway alignment and estimation of railway capacity
 Analyze, Design and maintain railway infrastructure (tracks, station, switches etc)
Competency areas in Water Resource Engineering

Engineering Hydrology & Hydraulics
 Comprehends fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and be able to understand the basic
laws of physical science which govern the mechanics of fluid flow with hydraulic
laboratory experiments
 understand the fundamental principles & assumptions involved in pipe flow, flow through
turbines and pumps, and dimensional analysis & model studies
 Analyze hydrologic data, perform the hydrological evaluation of watersheds for design
purposes and perform hydrological design for a variety of civil engineering projects.
 Understand the basic principle of flow through open-channels and determine water surface
profile of open channel.
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Design of Hydraulic & Irrigation Structures
 Analyze and design hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways, and flood control
structures.
 Understand the fundamental techniques used in the analysis and design of hydraulic
structures for water resources development projects such as reservoirs, dams & appurtenant
structures, diversion weirs, river and watershed management schemes.
 Understand the fundamental theories of river morphology and be able to design and analyze
river erosion protection works, flood protection structures, and silt exclusion devises.
 Understand the relationship between soil, water and plant, optimization of water for
irrigation and the design criteria for irrigation structures.
Water Resources Engineering
 Select appropriate site for hydropower development and design hydropower systems
 Comprehend the construction, operation and maintenance aspect of hydropower systems
and infrastructure.
 Comprehend the water resources system and optimize available water resource
 Examine the opportunities and challenges associated with the planning, project formulation,
sustainability; and environmental impact assessment.
6.3 Design projects and internship
Industry Practice and Entrepreneurship
 Integrate classroom learning with field experience

 Gain work experience in the student’s career field
 Develop foundation for workplace competencies
 Broad understanding of the field of entrepreneurship development, commercialization of
technology-based innovation in existing firms, and the formation, development and growth
of technology based new enterprises.
BSc Thesis/ Project
 Comprehend research methods: their use, analyses and applications; and develop
professional reports.
 Undertake individual responsibility on a comprehensive civil engineering project
 Perform an integrated project and be familiar with the respective important engineering
tools, approaches, methods and/or ways.
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 Develop and demonstrates independent methodological abilities on practical study, analysis
and design of a relevant and practical civil engineering project.
7 Program Requirements
7.1 Admission Requirements
Admissions to all regular undergraduate programs are processed through the Ministry of Education of the
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. This is currently true for all public Universities across the
whole nation. Admissions to the continuing education program (CEP) are processed through the
University registrar office based on the criteria set by the University.
7.2 Admission to Regular Program:
Admission following Preparatory Education
Students who have successfully completed the 10 plus 2 years preparatory and have scored the minimum
cut-off point set by the Ministry of Education in the entrance exam could apply for admission to the Civil
Engineering School. In view of the high number of applicants, admission to the School is rather
competitive. Entrance exam will be given to select competitive candidates.
Admission with Advance Standing
Depending on available spaces, diploma graduates from TVET (Technical Vocational Education and
Training) in the fields related to Civil Engineering will be admitted based on grades on competitive basis.
Admission of International Students
Applicants with a minimum cut-off point and with high scores in Physics and Mathematics in foreign
countries examinations equivalent to the 10+2 preparatory program are also eligible. The School
determines the equivalence.
Admission to Continuing Education Program
The criteria set for admission to the regular program will be employed as the criteria for admission to the
continuing education program. Candidates who are 10 + 3 diploma graduates from an Engineering
School, TVET or similar recognized college in the fields of Construction Technology, surveying
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technology, Drafting Technology, and other related programs with a minimum cut-off point and having
certificate of competition/COC/ will be admitted based on space availability, and competitive basis.
Limited numbers of junior staff such as technical assistants in relevant field may be admitted each year
based on non-competitive basis provided that he/she:
 has served the University for a minimum of 2 consecutive years;
 meet the minimum admission requirement set for the program;
 obtain letter of recommendation from responsible body;
 Signs undertaking to serve the University after graduation, at least two years of service for
one complete year of study.
7.3 Graduation Requirements
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering requires 5 years to complete in the regular
program. A student is required to take courses that will bring the total credit point of 310 ECTS for
graduation with the Degrees of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Students must accumulate 106
ECTS from General/Basic Courses and 196 ECTS from Core Compulsory Courses and 8 Elective
courses. Students must take and pass all the required courses to satisfy the requirement for graduation. A
minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required in all courses taken. In addition, a minimum
grade point average of 2.00 is required in the core courses of the program. Other requirements are same
as those of the University graduation requirements.
7.4 Grading System
The Grading Scale and Letter Grade System are given in table below as per academic policy.
Raw Mark Letter Grades Grade Points Status Description Class Description
[90, 100] A+ 4.00
[85, 90) A 4.00 Excellent First Class with
[80, 85) A- 3.75 Great Distinction
[75, 80) B+ 3.50 First Class with
[70, 75) B 3.00 Very Good Distinction
[65, 70) B- 2.75 First Class
[60, 65) C+ 2.50 Good
[50, 60) C 2.00 Satisfactory Second Class
[45, 50) C- 1.75 Unsatisfactory
[40, 45) D 1.00 Very Poor
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Lower Class
< 40 F 0.00 Fail Lowest Class
7.5 Degree Nomenclature
The degree nomenclature should read:
THE DEGREE OF
“Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering”
''የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በሲቪል ምህንድስና''
8 Teaching Learning and Assessment Methods
8.1 Teaching Learning Methods

Selection of appropriate teaching and learning methods is of critical importance in a competency or
outcomes-based curriculum. In selection of the teaching and learning methods, the following
considerations were made and faculty should keep in mind these features in appraising and revising
teaching and learning methods during implementation of the curriculum:
 Alignment with the intended learning outcomes across the three learning domains (knowledge,
skills and attitude) and the expected level of performance
 Learner focused activities that ultimately determine the competency of learner
 Variety of teaching and learning methods to stimulate and motivate learners
 Collaborative methods that encourage collaboration and cooperation among learners
 The following innovative educational strategies are used in the development of this curriculum.
 Student-centered
 Integrated
 Systematic and planned learning
Presentation of modules/Courses is through lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works), problem
solving, class and group discussions, assignments, laboratory demonstrations and hands-on exercises as
well as quizzes and tests. Audiovisual aids, e-learning are also methods to be applied in supporting the
lectures. Each Module/ Course will have specific teaching methods depending on its nature.
The major teaching and learning methods for the implementation of the curriculum are;
i. Interactive lecture: Lectures can be made interactive by enhancing them with engagement of
learners mentally and physically using questions, brainstorming, discussion, think-pair-share,
debate, role-play, case study, providing opportunities for reading, talking, listening, writing and
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reflecting, and other learner activities.
ii. Case study: Case studies present realistic scenarios/situations that focus on a specific issue or
problem related to civil engineering, interpersonal skills or any of a wide range of managerial or
organizational problems. Learners typically read, study and react to the case study individually or
in small groups. Case studies are important to teach higher order knowledge objectives
(application, analysis and synthesis) and critical thinking skills.
iii. Internship: Internship is the use of direct engineering experiences to develop and practice
knowledge, skills and attitude required for engineering profession under the supervision of a
skilled mentor. Internship opportunities include placements at a various organizations such as
clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers and the like.
iv. Laboratory practice: Students will have opportunities for demonstration, guided practice and
coaching in labs to deepen their understanding and apply principles and methods railway
engineering.
v. Role-play and Simulated practice: In a role-play, learners play out different roles or parts in a
simulated situation. Role-play addresses knowledge, skills and attitude objectives and useful for
teaching management and supervision skills. In Simulated practice, the learner is required to
respond to the situation as he or she would under natural circumstances.
8.2 Assessment Methods
The purposes of assessment are to motivate students to learn, create learning opportunities, to give
feedback to students and teachers, grading and quality assurance. Assignments, report, end-of-semester
examinations, dissertations, projects, etc. with their percentage contribution to the final assessment is
provided in each course with a module/course outline (which will be available to students before the
module begins). Continuous assessment accounts for a minimum of 50% and final exam (summative)
50%, continuous assessment should comprise at least five (5) different assessment techniques.
 Formative assessment; mainly intended to help the student learn and involve giving
students feedback to improve future performance.
 Summative assessment; intended to identify how much has been learned and used to make
a pass/fail or, promotion decision.
These are the descriptions of the major assessment methods including when and where they would be
used in the curriculum.
 Written exams (tests, quiz, final exam)
 Case based projects and assignments
 Direct Observed Practice (DOP)
 Case Based Discussion (CBD)
 Portfolio
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8.3 Attendance Policy
A student is required to attend all lecture, laboratory and practical sessions as well as field work of
courses, except for courses in which earning of credits through examination alone is accepted. Except for
extenuating circumstances, students are required to maintain a minimum of 85% attendance to earn credit
in the given course. However, 100% attendance is mandatory for all laboratories, field practice sessions.
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9 Module Selection and Sequencing
In selecting and sequencing the courses in each module, the following criteria were taken into account.
 The basis for clustering of courses is the Harmonized Civil Engineering BSc Program.
 The clustered modules are presumed to be forerunners of the fully integrated modules
 The descriptions and expected outcome and time budget of each course is to be referred
from the Harmonized BSc Civil Engineering curriculum.
Coding of Modules and Courses
Module Coding
Four letters taken from the name ‘Civil Engineering’ (“CEng”) appended by – and followed by four
digits for the coding of modules.
 The first digit indicates the level of the module in terms of the year;
 The middle two digits indicate the serial number of the module in the program 01, 02, 03
etc.
 The last digit indicates for type of the module:
– 1 for core modules
– 2 for elective modules
– 3 for general modules
Course Coding
Courses are also coded by four letters taken from “Civil Engineering” (“CEng”) followed by four digits:
 The first digit indicates the level of the course in terms of the year:
 The middle two digits indicate the serial number of the module in the program [01, 02,
03,]
 The last digit indicates the semester that the course delivered. (1)
9.1 Module Details
All modules offered in the program are described and detailed outline is given with approximate allotted
time. The various entries for a given module description is as follows:
 Title: The descriptive title of the module
 Module Category: It describes the type of the module with respect to the relevance for the
1
In previous draft Curriculum: The last digit indicates for serial number of the course in the module.
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program
 Module Number
 Module Code
 Total study hour
 Module Rational: Why the module is designed in the program
 Module Objective: What a student will be expected to learn, because of
successful completion of a module
 Module Competency: Describes the skills and capabilities achieved by
the student after completion of the module.
 Module mode of delivery
 Module learning and teaching method
 Module assessment technique
 Total ECTS of the module
 Credits: The breakdown of the credit in terms of Lecture, Tutorial or Laboratory hours
10 Quality Assurance Mechanism
Both internal and external bodies will ensure the quality aspect of this curriculum. The external bodies
will include quality assurance auditors from the Ministry of Education and different stakeholders, while
the curriculum will be assured internally by the quality assurance office of the university. The quality of
the program will be indicated by the performance of its graduates and the impact they bear on the higher
learning institutions and the civil engineering sector of the country. Quality assurance will be used as an
instrument to improve the teaching and learning process continuously. The quality assurance method to
be used by the school during delivery of the programs includes the following:
 Standardization of module offerings through preparation of general
module outlines, exam contents, and external audit
 Evaluation of instructors by peers and students including evaluation of the
program modules at the end of module delivery
 Student evaluations regarding the teaching-learning process according to the
University policy, at the end of each module/course
 Exit interviews at graduation and for all those who drop out for any reason
 Annual assessment of the program by the teaching staff
 External evaluation, whenever conditions allow, by experts and employers
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 Establishing Alumni of Graduates as a mechanism to assess their career development
 Feed backs from employers of the graduates as well as from stakeholders
 Working closely with the relevant professional associations to assess graduates'
performance.
 Feedbacks on the performance of the graduates when they are going for their MSc or PhD
study
11 Appendix: Module Handbook
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11.1 Appendix A: List and Distribution of Program Modules
Year Year Year Year Year

I II III IV V
Category Module No.Module Name ECT S Module CodeCourse Name Course Code Pre-requisite ECTS
I I I I I
Communicative English Language Skill I
45 FLEn 1011 None
01 Humanity & Social
Communicative English skill II FLEn 1012 FLEn 1011
Critical thinking LoCT 1011 None
General Psychology Psys 1011 None
Physical Fitness SpSc 1011 None
General Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn GeES 1011 None
/Basic Moral & Civic Education MCiE 1012 None
(113ECTS History of Ethiopia and the Horn Hist 1012 None
)
Social Anthropology Anth 1012 None
Global Trends GLTr1012 None 3
Inclusiveness Snie2011 None
Introduction to Economics Econ 2103 None
Introduction to Emerging
Technologies EmTe 1012 None
Computer Programing EEng 1052 None

GEng- Mathematics for Natural Sciences Math 1011 None
Applied Mathematics & M1043
Physics General Physics Phys 1041 None
Applied Mathematics I Math 1041 Math 1011
Applied Engineering Mathematics II Math 2042 Math 1041
Basic GEng- Engineering Mechanics I CEng 2051 Phys 1011

Mechanics M2053 Engineering Mechanics II MEng 2051 CEng 2051
10 GEng- Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) GEng 2043None
Basic
Engineering Drawing
M2063 MEng 2011 None
CENG- Civil Engineering Workshop
7 Workshop Practice 2 CEng 2071 None 2
M2073 Practice
Probability and Statistics Stat 2083 None 5
Advanced CENG-
8 10 EEng 1052,
Engineering M2083 CEng 3081 5
Numerical Methods Math 2042
Computational
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methods
Year Year Year Year Year
Module ECT Module I II III IV V
Category No. Module Name S Code Course Name Course Code Pre-requisite ECTS
I II I II I II I II I II
Engineering Surveying I CEng 2091 None 5
CENG- Engineering Surveying II (GIS and
9 Engineering 12 CEng 3092 CEng 2091 5
M2091 Remote Sensing for Engineers)
Surveying
Integrated Surveying Field Practice CEng 3093 CEng 3092 2
GEng 2042,
Fundamental CENG- Strength of Materials CEng 2101 7
10 14 CEng 2051
Structural M2101
Theory of Structures I CEng 3102 CEng 2101 7
Engineering Theories
Construction Materials CEng 3111 None 5
Materials and CENG-
11 13 Fundamental of Architecture CEng 3112 None 3
Building Engineering M3111
Building Construction CEng 3113 CEng 3111 3
Reinforced Concrete Structures I CEng 3121 CEng 3102 5
CENG-
12 Design of Structures 15 Reinforced Concrete Structures II CEng 4122 CEng 3121 5
M3121
Steel & Timber Structures CEng 5123 CEng 3102 5
CORE CENG
13 Entrepreneurship 5 Entrepreneurship for Engineering CEng 4131 None 3
(200 M4131
ECTS) Engineering Geology CEng 2141 None 5
Fundamental of Fundamentals of Geotechnical CEng 2141,
CENG- 5
14 Geotechnical 15 Engineering – I CEng 3142 CEng 2101
M2141
Engineering Fundamentals of Geotechnical
CEng 3143 CEng 3142 5
Engineering – II
Geotechnical Engineering Design – I CEng 4151 CEng 3143 5
Geotechnical CENG-
15 10 Geotechnical Engineering Design –
Engineering M4151 5
II CEng 5152 CEng 4151
Design
GEng 2042,
Hydraulics CEng 2161 CEng 2051 5
Engineering CENG-
16 15 Open Channel Hydraulics CEng 3162 CEng 2161 5
Hydrology & M2161
Hydraulics Engineering Hydrology CEng 3163 CEng 3162 4
Hydraulic Structures I CEng 3171 CEng 3163 5
Design of CENG-
17 15 Hydraulic Structures II CEng 4172 CEng 3171 4
Hydraulic Structures M3171
& Irrigation Irrigation Engineering CEng 5173 CEng 4172 3
Water Supply and Treatment CEng 4181 CEng 4172 5

Water Supply
CENG- Waste Water Treatment CEng 5182 CEng 4181 4
18 Environmental 15
M4181 All prior
Engineering Environmental engineering CEng 5183 3
core courses
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CENG- Transport Planning and Modeling CEng 2191 None 5
19 Transport 8
M3191
Engineering Traffic & Road Safety Engineering CEng 3192 CEng 2191 3
Geometric Design of Highways and
CEng 3201 CEng 3192 4
Highway CENG- Streets
20 10
M3201 Pavement Materials, Analysis and
CEng 4202 CEng 3201 5
Engineering and Design
Design
Engineering Economics CEng 4232 None 4
Contract, Specification & Quantity
CEng 4231 None 4
CENG- Survey
23 Contract Management 16
M5231 Construction Equipment & Safety CEng 5233 None 3
CEng 4231,
Construction Management CEng 5234 CEng 4232 4
CENG- All prior
24 Industry Practice 25 Internship Practice CEng 4241 25
M4241 core courses
Technical Report Writing &
CEng 4251 FLEn 1012 2
Research Methods for Engineers
CENG- All prior
25 Research/Project 17 Integrated Civil Engineering Design CEng 5252 4
M4251 core courses
All core
BSc Thesis CEng 5253 6
courses
Advanced CENG-
26 5 Theory of structures II CEng 5261 CEng 3102 5
M5262
Structural
Engineering
Theories
Advanced CENG-
Elective 27 5 Reinforced Concrete Structures III CEng 5271 CEng 4122 5
M5272
(Engine Concrete Structures
ering)
Hydro CENG-
28 5 Hydropower Development CEng 5291 CEng 4172 5
M5292
Power Engineering
Advance CENG- Geotechnical Engineering Design –
29 5 CEng 5301 CEng 4152 5
Geotechnical M5302 III
Engineering
Infrastructure CENG- Pavement Maintenance and
30 5 CEng 5311 CEng 4202 5
M5312 Management Systems
Asset Management
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24
CENG-
32 GIS and Modeling 5 GIS & Environmental Modeling CEng 5320 CEng 4172 5
M5322
Computer CENG-
33 5 AutoCAD for Engineers CEng 5331 None 5
M5332
Aided Design
CENG-
34 Railway Engineering 5 Railway Engineering CEng 5341 5
M5342 CEng 3201
Structural Design CEng 5351 CEng 4122 5
Design of bridges CENG-
35 10 CEng 3201,
and composite M5352 CEng 5352 5
structures Fundamentals of Bridge Design CEng 4122
Non-Engineering
X XXXX Any course in the university XXXXX XXXXX 5
Elective
Elective Non-Engineering
(Non- Elective
Enginee Non-Engineering
ring) Elective
Non-Engineering
Elective
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11.2 Appendix B: Course offering (Regular)
Year I Semester I Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS CH Lec Lab/pra Tut HS

1 Communicative English Language Skill FLEn 1011 None 5 3 3 0 0
l
2 Mathematics for Natural Sciences Math 1011 None 5 3 3 0 2
3 Critical thinking LoCT 1011 None 5 3 3 0 0
4 General Psychology Psys 1011 None 5 3 3 0 0
5 General Physics Phys 1041* None 5 3 2 0 1
6 Physical fitness SpSc 1011 None 2 2 2 0 0
7 Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn GeES 1011 None 5 3 3 0 0
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Year I Semester II Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS CH Lec Lab/pra Tut HS

1 Moral & Civic Education MCiE 1012 None 3 2 2 0 0
2 Communicative English skill II FLEn 1012 FLEn 1011 5 3 3 0 0
3 Applied mathematics I Math 1041 Math 1011 5 3 3 0 2
4 Computer Programing EEng 1052 None 5 3 3 0 0
5 History of Ethiopia and the Horn Hist 1012 None 5 3 3 0 0
6 Social Anthropology Anth 1012 None 3 2 2 0 0
7 Introduction to Emerging EmTe 1012 None 3 0 0
5 3
Technologies
8 Global Trends GLTr1012 None 3 2 2 0 0
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Year II Semester I (Pre- Engineering) Course Code Pre- ECTS CH Lec Lab/ Tut HS
Requisite pra
1 Engineering Mechanics I CEng 2051 Phys 1011 5 3 2 0 3 3
2 Engineering Drawing MEng 2011 5 3 2 3 0
3 Applied Engineering Mathematics II Math 2042 Math 1041 7 4 4 0 3
4 Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) CEng 2043 None 5 3 2 3 0
5 Probability and Statistics Stat 2083 None 5 3 2 0 3
6 *Inclusiveness Snie 2011 None 3 2 2 0 0
7 * Introduction to Economics Econ 2103 None 5 3 3 0 0
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* Elective :Students are expected to select two of the following: Introduction to International Relations and Global
Issues (2 CrHr); Introduction to Economics (3 CrHr) or Inclusive Education (2 CrHr))
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Lab/
Year II Semester II Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS CH Lec Tut HS
pra
CEng 2161 GEng 2042, 3
1 Hydraulics 5 3 2 1 2
CEng 2051
CEng 2101 GEng 2042, 4
2 Strength of Materials 7 4 3 0 3
CEng 2051
3 Transport Planning and Modeling CEng 2191 None 5 3 2 1 2 3
4 Engineering Mechanics II MEng 2021 CEng 2051 5 3 2 0 3
5 Civil Engineering Workshop Practice CEng 2071 None 2 1 1 3 0
6 Engineering Surveying I CEng 2091 None 5 3 2 3 0 2
7 Engineering Geology CEng 2141 None 5 3 3 0 0 3
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Year III Semester I Lab/

Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS CH Lec Tut HS
pra
1 Theory of Structures I CEng 3102 CEng 2101 7 4 3 0 3 4
2 Engineering Surveying II (GIS and CEng 3092 CEng 2091
5 3 2 3 0 2
Remote Sensing for Engineers)
3 Numerical Methods CEng 3081 EEng 1052,
5 3 2 2 1 3
Math 2042
4 Open Channel Hydraulics CEng 3162 CEng 2161 5 3 3 0 2 3
5 Fundamentals of Geotechnical CEng 3142 CEng 2141,
5 3 2 3 0 3
Engineering – I CEng 2101
6 Traffic & Road Safety Engineering CEng 3192 CEng 2201 3 2 2 1 0 3
7 Construction Materials CEng 3111 None 5 3 2 3 0 3
35 21
Year III Semester II Course Code Pre- ECTS CH Lec Lab/ Tut HS
Requisite pra
1 Engineering Hydrology CEng 3163 CEng 3162 4 3 2 1 2 2
2 Reinforced Concrete Structures I CEng 3121 CEng 3102 5 3 2 0 3 3
3 Fundamental of Architecture CEng 3112 None 3 3 1 3 0 2
4 Geometric Design of Highways and CEng 3201 CEng 3192 3
4 3 2 1 2
Streets
5 Hydraulic Structures I CEng 3171 CEng 3163 5 3 2 0 3 3
6 Fundamentals of Geotechnical CEng 3143 CEng 3142 3
5 3 2 3 0
Engineering – II
7 Integrated Surveying Field Practice CEng 3093 CEng 3092 2 1 0 2 0
8 Building Construction CEng 4113 CEng 3111 3 2 2 1 1 3
31 21
Year IV Semester I Course Code Pre- ECTS CH Lec Lab/ Tut HS
Requisite pra
1 Water Supply and Treatment CEng 4181 CEng 4172 5 3 2 1 3 3
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2 Reinforced Concrete Structures II CEng 4122 CEng 3121 5 3 2 0 3 3
3 Contract, Specification & Quantity CEng 4231 None
4 2 2 0 3 3
Survey
4 Pavement Materials, Analysis and CEng 4202 CEng 3201 5 3 2 2 2 4
Design
5 Hydraulic Structures II CEng 4172 CEng 3171 4 3 2 0 3 3
6 Geotechnical Engineering Design – I CEng 4151 CEng 3143 5 3 2 0 3 3
7 Technical Report Writing & Research 3
CEng 4251 FLEn 1012 2 1 2 0 0
Methods for Engineers
30 18
Year IV Semester II Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS CH Lec Lab/pra Tut HS

1 Internship Practice CEng 4241 All prior core courses 25 15 0 0 0 48
Year V Semester I Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS CH Lec Lab/ Tut HS

pra
1 Steel & Timber Structures CEng 5123 CEng 3102 5 3 2 0 3 3
2 Construction Equipment & Safety CEng 5233 None 3 2 2 0 2 3
3 Geotechnical Engineering Design – II CEng 5152 CEng 4151 5 3 2 0 3 3
4 Waste Water Treatment CEng 5182 CEng 4181 4 3 2 1 2 3
5 CEng 3211, 3
Fundamentals of Bridge Design CEng 5352 CEng 4122 5 3 2 0 3
6 Irrigation Engineering CEng 5173 CEng 4172 3 2 2 0 2 3
7 All major 3 18
CEng 5252 4 0 6 0
Integrated Civil Engineering Design courses
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Year V Semester II Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS C H Lec Lab/ Tut HS

pra
1 Entrepreneurship for Engineering CEng 4131 None 3 2 2 0 0 3
2 Environmental engineering CEng 5183 All major courses 3 2 2 1 1 3
3 Engineering Economics CEng 4232 None 4 3 2 0 2 3
4 Structural Design CEng 5351 CEng 4122 5 3 2 0 3 3
5 CEng 4231, CEng 3
Construction Management CEng 5234 4 2 2 0 2
4232
6 BSc Thesis CEng 5253 All major courses 6 3 0 6 0
25 15
Elective Courses
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No Course Title Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS Cr. Hr
.
1 Theory of structures II CEng 5261 CEng 3102 5 3
2 Reinforced Concrete Structures III CEng 5271 CEng 4122 5 3
3 Hydropower Development CEng5291 CEng4172 5 3
4 Geotechnical Engineering Design – III CEng5301 CEng4152 5 3
5 Pavement Maintenance and Management CEng-5311 CEng4212 5 3
Systems
6 GIS & Environmental Modeling CEng5321 CEng4172 5 3
7 CAD for Engineers CEng5331 None 5 3
8 Railway Engineering CEng 5341 CEng 3211 5 3
9 Any course in the university XXXXX XXXXX 5 3
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11.3 Appendix C: Basic Modules and Courses
List of Modules and Course Syllabi
1. Humanity and Social Science Module

Program of civil Engineering
Module Number [01]
Rationale and The objective of this module is to offer higher-level English language studies, equip
objective of the students with efficient reasoning and to give effective report writing, and help
module students develop democratic and ethical behaviors. Besides self-knowledge and self-
understanding, it helps students to know the history, anthropology and geography
of their own country and the horn.
Total ECTS of the
module 45 ECTS
Courses of the Module
Course Code Course Name ECTS
FLEN 1011 Communicative English Skills I 5
FLEn 1012 Communicative English Skills II 5
GLTr1012 Global Trends 3
MCiE1012 Morale and Civic Education 3
LoCT1011 Critical Thinking 5
Psyc 1011 General Psychology 5
SpSc1011 Physical Fitness 2
Incl3011 Inclusiveness 4
Anth 1012 Social Anthropology 3
Hist-1012 History of Ethiopia and the Horn 5
GeES-1011 Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn 5
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Program of Civil Engineering
Course Code LoCT1011
Course Title Critical Thinking
Degree Program B. Sc. in Civil Engineering
Module Humanity and Social Science
ECTS 5 ECTS
Contact Hours (per week) Lecture Practice or Laboratory Tutorial
3 0 0
At the completion of the course, the student will have developed an
understanding of the role logic plays in the reasoning process. Specifically,
the students are expected to achieve:
 The ability to recognize and analyze arguments in everyday language,
to detect hidden or implicit premises, and to extract the logical form of
an argument;
 The ability to show the deductive validity or invalidity of an argument,
to recognize and criticize the flaws of a weak argument, and to
develop counterarguments;
 The ability to evaluate the strength of evidential support for scientific
Course Objectives hypotheses, especially causal hypotheses, in relatively simple cases;
and
 The ability to present arguments cogently in speech and in writing
Chapter One: Logic and Philosophy
1.1 Introduction.
1.2 Meaning and Definition of philosophy
1.3 Core Branches of Philosophy.
1.4 Importance of Learning Logic and Philosophy
Chapter Two: Basic Concepts of Logic
Course Description/Course
2.1 Introduction
Contents
2.2 Basic Concepts of Logic
2.3 Techniques of recognizing arguments.
2.4 Types of Arguments
2.4.1 Deductive Arguments
2.4.2 Inductive Arguments
2.5 Evaluation of Arguments
2.5.1 Evaluating Deductive Argument
2.5.2 Evaluating Inductive Arguments
Chapter Three: Logic and Language
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Logic and Meaning
3.2.1 Cognitive and Emotive Meaning of Words
3.2.2 Intentional and Extensional Meaning of Terms
3.3 Logic and Definition
3.3.1Types and Purposes of Definition
3.3.2Techniques of Definition
3.3.2.1 Extensional Techniques of Definition
3.3.2.2 Intentional Techniques of Definition
3.4 Criteria for Lexical Definitions
Chapter Four: Basic Concepts of Critical Thinking
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4.1. Introduction
4.2. Meaning and Definition of Critical Thinking.
4.3. Principles of Critical Thinking.
4.4. Criterion/Standard of Argument Good Argument.
4.5. Factors Affecting Critical Thinking.
4.5. Relevance of Critical Thinking.
Chapter Five: Logical Reasoning and Fallacies
5.1 Induction
5.2 Types of Fallacies: Formal and Informal
5.3 Categories of Informal Fallacies
5.3.1 Fallacies of Relevance
5.3.2 Fallacies of Weak Induction
5.3.3 Fallacies of Presumption
5.3.4 Fallacies of Ambiguity
5.3.5 Fallacies of Grammatical Analogy
Chapter Six: Categorical Propositions
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Categorical Propositions
6.2.1 The Components of Categorical Propositions
6.2.2 Attributes of Categorical Propositions: Quality, Quantity, and Distribution
6.2.3 Representing Categorical Propositions
6.2.3.1 Venn Diagrams
6.2.3.2 Boolean and Aristotelian Square of Oppositions
6.2.4 Evaluating Immediate Inferences: Venn Diagrams and Square of
Oppositions
6.2.5 Logical Operations: Conversion, Obversion and
Contraposition
Pre-requisites None
Semester Year 1, Semester I
Status of Course Compulsory
Teaching & Learning Semi-Lecture, Class Discussion, Group Discussion, Pair Discussion, Peer-
Methods Learning, Video/Audio Visual, and Self- Reading, Debate
Assessment/Evaluation Continuous -50% And Final -50%
Attendance Requirements Students should attend at least 85% in Lecture and Tutorial
Literature Textbook
1. Hurley, Patrick J. (2014) A Concise Introduction to Logic, 12th Edition,
Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
2. Hurley, Patrick J. (2012) A Concise Introduction to Logic, 11th Edition,
Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
Reference Books
1. Copi, Irving M.and Carl Cohen, (1990) Introduction to Logic, New York:
Macmillan Publishing Company.
2. Damer, Edward. (2005). Attacking faulty reasoning. A practical guide to
fallacy free argument.Wadsworth Cengage learning, USA.
3. Fogelin, Robert, J, (1987) Understanding Arguments: An Introduction to
Informal Logic, New York: Harcourt Brace Jvanovich Publisher.
4. Guttenplan, Samuel: (1991) The Language of Logic. Oxford: Blackwell
Publishers Stephen, C.(200) The Power of Logic. London and Toronto:
Mayfield Publishing Company.
5. Simico, N.D and G.G James. (1983) Elementary Logic, Belmont, Ca:
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Wadsworth

Debre Berhan University, College of Engineering
Course Code FLEN 1011
Course Title Communicative English Language Skills I
ECTS 5 ECTS
Lecture Practice or Laboratory Tutorial
Contact Hours (per week)
3 0 0
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
 Express themselves in social and academic events in English-- Use
Course Objectives English intelligibly with reasonable level of curacy and fluency
 Listen and comprehend to talks related to social and academic
events given in English
 Read and understand texts written in English –texts on academic
and social matters
 Write in English as academically and socially desirable.
 Learn and develop their English on their own—learning to learn: the
language and the skills
Communicative English Skills I is a course designed to enable students to
communicate in English intelligibly with acceptable accuracy, fluency and
ability to use English appropriately in different contexts. The course exposes
students to English language learning activities designed to help students use
English for their academic and social needs. Students would be engaged in
language learning development activities through doing and reflection on
action. This includes grammar and vocabulary as used in communicative
Course Description/Course events and all skills and their sub-kills: speaking, listening, reading and
Contents writing. The language and skills are integrated where one becomes a
resource to the other. There are six units covering topics related to the life
world of students as well as of societal relevance.
Pre-requisites None
Teaching & Learning Short lectures: Pair and group work, Discussions, Presentations,
Methods Independent learning (e.g., independent reading)
Active Participation =5%
Individual Assignment (portfolio)= 10%
Group Assignment = 15%
Written test = 10%
Assessment/Evaluation Oral presentation = 10% Final Examination = 50%
Literature References
1. Alfassi, M. 2004. Reading to learn: Effects of combined strategy
instruction on high school students. Journal of Educational Research,
97(4):171-184.
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2. Anderson, N. 1999. Exploring second language reading: Issues and
strategies. Toronto: Heinle & Heinle Publisher.
3. Bade, M. 2008. Grammar and good language learners.In C. Griffiths
(Eds.). Lessons from good language learners (pp. 174- 184). Cambridge
University Press. https//doi.org/10.107/CBO9780511497667.016
4. Bouchard, M. 2005. Reading comprehension strategies for English
language learners: 30 research-based reading strategies that help students
read, understand and really learn content from their textbooks and other
nonfiction materials. New York: Scholastic. Cameron, L. 2001. Teaching
languages to young learners. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
5. Chamot, A.U. 1987. The learning strategies of ESL students.
6. Wenden & J. Rubin (Eds.). Learner strategies in language learning (PP 71-
85). Prentice-Hall: Hemel Hempstead.
7. Gairns, R. & Redman, S. 1986. Working with words: A guide to teaching
and learning vocabulary. Cambridge University Press. Department of
Foreign Language and Literature. 1996. College English (Volume I and
Volume II). Addis Ababa University Press.
8. McNamara, D.S. (Ed.). 2007. Reading comprehension strategies:
Theories, interventions, andtechnologies. New York: Erlbaum.
9. Tilfarlioğlu, Y. 2005. An Analysis of the relationship between the use of
grammar learning strategies and student achievement at English
preparatory classes. Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies 1: 155-
169.
10. Murphy R. (?). Essentials of English grammar in use: A self- study
reference and practice book for intermediate students of English (2nd Ed.).
Cambridge University Press.
11. Murphy R. 2004. English grammar in use: A self-study reference and
practice book for intermediate students of English (3rd Ed.). Cambridge
University Press.
12. Zhang, L. J. 2008.Constructivist pedagogy in strategic reading instruction:
Exploring pathways to learner development in the English as a second
language (ESL) classroom. Instructional Science, 36(2):
89-116.https://doi.org/10.1007/s11251-007 9025-6.

Debre Berhan University, College of Engineering
Course Code FLEn 1012
Course Title Communicative English Language Skills II
ECTS 5 ECTS
3 0 0
Course Objectives
Contents
Pre-requisites Communicative English Language Skills I
Semester Year 1, Semester II
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Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, group discussion, demonstration, problem solving
Assessment/Evaluation Assignments/Quiz/Test: 50%; Final Exam: 50%
Literature

Course Code GLTr1012
Course Title Global Trends
ECTS 3 ECTS
2 0 0
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
 Understand nations, nationalism and states
 Explain the nature and historical development of international
relations
 Gain basic knowledge of the major theories in the discipline of
International Relations and develop the ability to critically
evaluate and apply such theories
Course Objectives  Elucidate national interest, foreign policy and diplomacy
 Explicate the nature and elements of international political
economy and international law
 Examine the extent and degree of influence of state and non-
state actors in the international system
 Examine the roles major international and regional institutions play
in world politics
 Critically evaluate the major contemporary global issues
 Assess the overriding foreign policy guidelines of Ethiopia in
the past and present
 Explore Ethiopia’s role in regional, continental and global
institutions and affairs
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Chapter One: Understanding International Relations
 Conceptualizing Nations, Nationalism and States
 The Nature and Evolution of International Relations
 Actors of International Relations
 State Actors
 Non-State Actors
 Levels of Analysis in the International Relations
 Power, Anarchy and Sovereignty in the International System
 The Structure of International System
Chapter Two: Contending Theories of International Relations
 Realism and Neo-Realism
 Liberalism and Neo-Liberalism
 Marxism and Neo-Marxism
 Critical Theory
 Constructivism
 Modernism and Post-Modernism
Chapter Three: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
 Conceptualizing National Interest, Foreign Policy and
Course Description/Course Diplomacy
Contents  National Interest and Foreign Policy
o Determinants of National Interest and Foreign Policy
o Objectives of Foreign Policy
o Foreign Policy Orientations
o Instruments of Foreign Policy
 A Survey of Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Ethiopia
 Foreign Policy of Ethiopia during the Reign of Emperor Menilik II
 Foreign Policy of Ethiopia during the Reign of Emperor Hailesillassie
 Foreign Policy of Ethiopia during the Derg Regime
 Foreign Policy of Ethiopia during the EPRDF
Chapter Four: The International Political Economy (IPE)
 Meaning and Nature of IPE
 The Nexus between Politics (State) and Economics
(Market)
 Theoretical Perspectives on IPE
 Classical Mercantilism and Economic Nationalism
 Classical Liberalism and Adam Smith
 Comparative Advantage and David Ricardo
 Neoliberalism and Keynesianism
 Marxism and Dependency Theory
 Hegemonic Stability Theory
 Developmental State Model
 The Political Economy of North-South, South-South:
Conflict and Cooperation
Chapter Five: International Law
 Meaning, Nature and Areas of International Law
 Sources and Subjects of International Law
 Law Making and Enforcement process at International and
Domestic level
 Formation, Recognition and Responsibility of State under
International Law
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Chapter Six: Regionalism and Globalization
 The Concept, Nature and Development of Regionalism and
Regional Integration
 The Old and New Regionalism
 Major Theories of the Regional Integrations
 Functionalism
 Neo-functionalism
 Inter- governmentalism
 Supra-nationalism
 Selected Cases of Regional Integration (EU, AU...)
 Definition and Evolution of Globalization
 Aspects of Globalization
 Actors of Globalization
 Pros and Cons of Globalization
 Ethiopia in a globalized World
 Regionalization versus Globalization and State
 The Convergence, Divergence and Overlapping relations of
Regionalization
 and Globalization
 The Hypocrisy of Sovereignty
Chapter Seven: Major Contemporary Global Issues
 Conceptualizing Global Issues
 Survey of Global Issues Security Issues
 Terrorism, Religious Fundamentalism and
political Extremism
 Weapons of Mass Destruction and The Nuclear Power
paradox
 Illicit Human Trafficking, Drug Trafficking, Firearms
Trafficking
 Environmental Issues
 Climate Change and Global warming
 Technology Related Issues
 Cyber Crime and Cyber Security
 Other Social, Economic and Political Issues
 Human Rights
 Migration and Refugee
 Trade War
 Aid, Debt Relief
Pre-requisites None
Literature
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Course Code MCiE1012
Course Title Moral and Civic Education
ECTS 3 ECTS
2 0 0
Upon a successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Understand the subject matter of Civics and Ethics;
 Cultivate certain moral values and civic virtues that enable them
to be morally matured and competent in their professional and
citizenry lives by practically exposing them to moral and civic
debates/discussions and engagements.
Course Objectives  Develop such values/ virtues as recognition, appreciation and
tolerance towards diversity and also build culture of peace
 Gain knowledge about the theoretical discourses and practices
of state, government and citizenship, and their mutual interplay
especially in the context of Ethiopia;
 Develop individual and/or collective potential of becoming self-
confident citizens who can effectively participate in their legal-
political, socio-economic and cultural lives;
 Understand the essences of such values and principles as
democracy and human rights, multiculturalism and constitution
and constitutionalism with especial reference to Ethiopia;
 Develop analytical and reflective skill of identifying global or
national level development, democracy/governance and peace
related issues of civics and ethics and then be able to produce or
evaluate policies and practices in a civically and ethically
responsible manner.
Chapter One: Understanding Civics and Ethics
 Defining Civics, Ethics, Morality and amorality
 The Origin and Development of Civics and ethical education
 The purpose of civics and ethical education
 Citizen: Rights and responsibilities
Course Description/Course Contents  Competences of good citizen
Chapter Two: Approaches to Ethics
 Normative ethics
 Teleological Ethics (Consequentialist)
• Hedonism
 Ethical and psychological Egoism: Epicureanism and Cyrenaicism
 Social Hedonism: Utilitarianism
 Deontological Ethics (Non- Consequentialist)
• Performance of One’s own Duty
• Devine-based Morality
• Kant’s Categorical Imperative
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• W.D. Ross’s Prima Facie duty
 Virtue Ethics and Civic Virtues
• Basic Principles of Civic Virtues
• How to be virtuous person?
 Non-Normative Ethics
 Meta Ethics
 Absolutism/Objectivism
 Relativism/Subjectivism and Conventionalism
 Naturalism and Non-naturalism
 Issues in Applied Ethics
 Development Ethics
• How should a society Develop?
• Who is morally responsible for
Underdevelopment? A ‘Just’ Development
 Environmental Ethics
 Ecosystem and the environmental pollutions
 Principles of Environmental Ethics
 Professional Ethics
 Profession and Professionalism
 The scope of Professional Ethics
 Common Principles of Professional Ethics
Chapter Three: Ethical Decision Making and Moral Judgments
 Ethical Principles and Values of Moral Judgments
 The principle of equal consideration of interest
 Conflicting goals and ethical Justifications
 Ethical values and Justifiable exceptions
 3.2 Why Should I act ethically?
Chapter Four: State, Government and Citizenship
 Understanding State
 What is a state?
 Attributes of State
 State Structures
 Understanding Government
 Major Function and Purpose of Government
 Types of Government: Limited and Unlimited
 Systems of Government
 Understanding Citizenship
 What is Citizenship
 Inclusion and exclusion in Citizenship
 Ways of Acquiring Citizenship
 Ways of Losing Citizenship
 Citizenship in Ethiopian Context: Past and Present
 State Formation and Nation-building in Ethiopian Context
Chapter Five: Constitution, Democracy and Human Rights
 Constitution and Constitutionalism
 Peculiar features of Constitution
 Major Purpose and Functions of Constitution
 Classification of Constitutions
 The Constitutional Experience of Ethiopia: pre and post 1931
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 Democracy and Democratization
 Definitions and Forms of Democracy
 Views on Democracy: Substantive and Procedural Views
 Fundamental Values and Principles of Democracy
 Democratization and Its Waves
 Major actors in Democratization Process
 Democracy and Good Governance in Ethiopia
 Human Rights
 Definitions and Nature of Human Rights
 Basic Characteristics of Human Rights
 Dimensions of Human Rights
 The Protection and Promotion of Human Rights
 Human Rights Instruments: Documents
 Oversight Mechanisms: Institutions
Pre-requisites None
Quiz (5%) Tests (15%) Assignments (15%)
Mid-Exam (25%) Final Examination (40%)
Assessment/Evaluation Total: 100%
1. Alexander, Larry (eds.). (1998). Constitutionalism: Philosophical
Literature Foundations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
2. Assefa Fisseha. (2006). Federalism and Accommodation of Ethnic
Diversity in Ethiopia: Comparative Study. Utrecht: Wolf Legal
Publishers.
3. Charles F. Kettering Foundation. & Harwood Group.1991. Citizens and
politics: a view from Main Street America. Dayton, Ohio: The
Foundation.
4. David S. Oderberg and Timothy Chapel. (2004). Human values, new
essays on ethics and natural law palgravemacmillan, Great Britain.
5. Fasil Nahum. 1997. Constitution for a Nation of Nations: The Ethiopian
Prospect. Lawrenceville,NJ:Red Sea Publishers.
6. FDRE. (1995). The Constitution of the Federal Democratic of Ethiopia.
Federal Negarrit Gazeta: Addis Abeba
7. Francis Snare (1992). The Nature of Moral Thinking. Rutledge,
8. U.S.A and Canada Frechette, S. (1981). Environmental Ethics. U.S.A.:
The Boxwood Press.
9. Goodin, Robert E. 2005. Reflective Democracy. Oxford University
Press: New York.
10. James Paul and Clapham .1972. Ethiopian Constitutional Development:
A source book. Haile Selassie I university: Addis Ababa.
11. Jeavons, T. (1991). Learning for the common good: liberal education,
civic education, and teaching about philanthropy. Washington, DC:
Association of American Colleges.
1 2 . John M.Rist Real Ethics. (2004). Reconsidering the Foundations
of Morality Cambridge university press U.K and U.S.A
13. Macedo, S. (2000). Diversity and distrust: civic education in a
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multicultural democracy. Cambridge, Mass: Harvard University
Press.
14. Melzer, A. M., Weinberger, J., & Zinman, M. R. (1998).
Multiculturalism and American Democracy. Lawrence, Kansas:
University Press of Kansas.
15. Munitz, Milton K., (ed.) (1961). A Modern Introduction to Ethics, The
Free Press of Clencoe Navia, Luis E. and Kelly, Eugene. (1980). Ethics
and the Search for Values,Prometheus Books.
16. Niemi, R. G., &Junn, J. (1998). Civic education: what makes students
learn. New Haven: Yale University Press.
17. Norman, Richard. (1985). The Moral Photospheres: An introduction to
Ethics, Oxford, Clarendon Press.
18. Nzongola, Ntalajia and Margaret C. 1998. The State and Democracy in
Africa. Asmara: Africa World Press.
19. Oppenheim, A. N. (1977). Civic education and participation in
democracy: the German case.London ; Beverly Hills: Sage.
20. Penrose, W. O. (1952). Freedom is ourselves: Legal rights and duties of
the citizen as a basis for civic education. Newark: University of
Delaware Press.

Course Code Psyc 1011
Course Title General Psychology
ECTS 5 ECTS
3 0 0
Course Objectives Up on the completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Describe basic psychological concepts.
 Compare and contrast the major theoretical perspectives in psychology.
 Discuss different aspects of human development
 Compare and contrast different learning theories
 Summarize motivational and emotional processes
 Demonstrate social and interpersonal skills in everyday life.
 Set an adaptive goal and plan for future.
 Apply knowledge of psychology to one’s own life & to develop life skills.
 Explain ways how self-confidence, self-esteem, self- efficacy,
assertiveness, responsible behaviors, interpersonal skills will be
strengthened.
 Apply different stress coping mechanisms.
Chapter One: Essence of Psychology

1.1. Definition of Basic Concepts
1.2. Goals of Psychology
1.3. Historical Background of Psychology
1.4. Theoretical Perspectives in Psychology
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1.5. Branches of Psychology
1.6. Research Methods in Psychology
Applications of Psychology
Chapter Two: Human Development
2.1. Definition and Concepts of Human Development
Course Contents 2.2. Facts and Principles of Human Development
2.3. Aspects of Human Development
2.4. Theories of Human Development
2.4.1. Cognitive Theories
2.4.2. Psychosexual Theory
2.4.3. Psychosocial Theory
2.4.4. Moral Development Theory
2.5. Personality Development
2.5.1. Meaning of Personality
2.5.2. Trait theories of Personality
2.5.3. Humanistic theories of Personality
Chapter Three: Learning and Theories of Learning
3.1 Definition, Principles and Characteristics of Learning
3.2 Factors Influencing Learning
3.3 Theories of Learning and their Applications
3.3.1. Behavioral Theory of Learning
3.3.2. Social Learning Theory
3.3.3. Cognitive Learning Theory
Chapter Four: Memory and Forgetting
4.1. Memory
4.1.1. Meaning and Process of Memory
4.1.2. Stages of Memory
4.1.3. Factors Affecting Memory
4.2. Forgetting
4.2.1. Meaning and Concepts of Forgetting 4.2.2.
Theories of Forgetting
4.3. Improving Memory
Chapter Five: Motivation and Emotion
5.1. Motivation
5.1.1. Definition and Types of Motivation
5.1.2. Theories of Motivation and their Applications
5.1.3. Conflict of Motives and Frustration
5.2. Emotion
5.2.1. Definition of Emotion
5.2.2. Components of Emotion
5.2.3. Theories of Emotion and their Applications Chapter Six:
Psychological Disorders and Treatment Techniques
6.1. Nature of Psychological Disorders
6.2. Causes of Psychological Disorders
6.3. Types of Psychological Disorders
6.4. Treatment Techniques
Chapter Seven: Introduction to Life Skills
7.1. Nature and Definition of Life skills
7.2. Goals of Life Skills
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7.3. Components of Life Skills
Chapter Eight: Intra-personal and Personal Skills
8.1. Self-Concept and Self-Awareness
8.2. Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
8.3. Self-Control
8.4. Emotional Intelligence and Managing Emotion
8.6. Resilience and Coping with Stress
8.7. Anger Management
8.8. Critical and Creative Thinking
8.9. Problem Solving and Decision Making
Chapter Nine: Academic Skills
9.1. Time Management
9.2. Note-taking and Study Skills
9.3. Test-Taking Skill
9.4. Test Anxiety and Overcoming Test Anxiety
9.5. Goal Setting
9.6. Career Development Skill
Chapter Ten: Social Skills
10.1. Understanding Intercultural Diversity and Diversity Management
10.2. Gender and Social Inclusion
10.3. Interpersonal Communication Skills
10.4. Social Influences and Peer Pressure
10.5. Assertiveness
10.6. Conflict and Conflict Resolution
10.6. Team Work
10.7. Overcoming Risky Behavior
Pre-requisites None
1. Continuous Assessment 50 %
- Test: 20 % - Group assignment- 10 %
- Individual assignment- 10 % - Group Presentation-10 %
Assessment/Evaluation 2. Final exam 50%
References:
1. Coon, D. & Mitterer, J.O. (2008). Introduction to psychology: Gateways to
mind and behavior (12th ed). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
2. Feldman, R.S. (2018). Essentials of understanding psychology (13th ed).
New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
3. Gray, P. & Bjorklund, D.F. (2017). Psychology (7th ed). New York, NY:
Worth Publishers.
4. Kalat, J.W. (2013). Introduction to psychology (13th ed). New York, NY:
McGraw Hill.
5. Lahey, B.B. (2008). Psychology: An introduction (10th ed). New York, NY:
McGrawHill.
6. Lilienfeld, S.O., Lynn, S.J., Namy, L.L. & Woolf, N.J. (2017). Psychology:
From Inquiry to nunderstanding (3rd ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson
Education.
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7. Meyers, D.G. & DeWall, C.N. (2016). Exploring psychology in modules
(10th ed). New York, NY: Worth publishers.
8. Weiten, W. (2014). Psychology: Themes and variations (briefer version, 9th
ed). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing.
9. Burnard, P. (1989). Teaching interpersonal skills: A handbook of experiential
Literature learning for health professionals. London, UK: Chapman and Hall.
10. Cotnell, S. (2013). The study skills handbook. New York, NY: Palgrave
MacMillan.
11. Haddon, P.F. (1990). Mastering personal and interpersonal skills:
Key techniques and personal success. London, UK: Thorogood Ltd.
12. Hays, J. (2002). Interpersonal skills at work (2nd ed). New York, NY:
Routledge.
13. Pavord, E. & Donnely, E. (2015). Communication and interpersonal skills
(2nd ed). Banbury,
14. UK: Lantern publishing.Peace Corps (2001). Life skills manual. Washington,
DC: Author.
15. Skills You need (2018). Personal development. Author.
16. State University of New York (nd). The study skills handbook. Albany, GA:
Author.
17. Sultmann, B. & Burtpn, T. (2003). People skills: Guiding to effective
interpersonal behavior.
18. Bowen Hills, Australis: Australian Academic Press.

Course Code SpSc 1011
Course Title Physical Fitness
ECTS 2 ECTS
2 0 0
By the end of this course the students will be able to:
 Recognize the immediate and long-term responses of the body to various
types of exercise.
 Understands the basic concepts of physical fitness and
Course Objectives conditioning exercises.
 Understand the concept of hypokinetic disease and conditions.
 Distinguish the general principles of fitness training
 Develop conditioning programs to enhance the components of health-
related physical finesses.
 Participate in conditioning programs which may help to develop
the components of health-related physical finesses.
 Understand health issues in relation to excess body fatness and
excessively low body fat.
 Develop skills to assess health related physical fitness
components.
 Develop healthy body weight management skill.
 Appreciate and value the benefits of regular physical exercise
to healthy living.
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 Develop interest to engage in a regular physical exercise program
as a life time activity.
 Develop self-confidence and effective communication skills in
and out of the school environment
Course Description/Course Contents Chapter 1- Concepts of physical fitness and conditioning
1.1. Meanings and definitions of terms
1.1.1. physical fitness
1.1.2. physical conditioning
1.1.3. Physical Activity,
1.1.4. Physical exercise and
1.1.5. Sport
1.2. General principles of fitness training
Chapter 2- The Health Benefits of Physical Activity
2.1. Physical Activity and Hypokinetic Diseases/Conditions
2.2. Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Diseases
2.3. physical activity and postural deformity
Chapter 3 - Making Well-Informed Food Choices
3.1. Sound Eating Practices
3.2. Nutrition and Physical Performance
Chapter 4- Health related components of fitness
4.1. Cardiovascular fitness
4.1.1. Meaning and concepts of cardiovascular fitness 4.1.2.
Means and methods of developing cardiovascular fitness
4.2. Muscle fitness
4.2.1. Meaning and concepts of muscle fitness
4.2.2. Means and methods of developing muscle fitness
4.3. Flexibility
4.3.1. Meaning and types of flexibility
4.1.2. Means and methods of developing flexibility
4.4 Body composition
4.4.1. Meaning of body composition
4.4.2. Health risks associated with over fatness 4.4.3.
Health risks associated with excessively low body fatness
Chapter 5- Assessment of fitness components
5.1. Assessment of cardiovascular fitness
5.2. Assessment of muscle fitness
5.3. Assessment of flexibility
5.4. Assessment of body composition
Chapter 6- Development and Assessment of the health-related
components of fitness
Pre-requisites None
Teaching & Learning methods Lecture, group discussion, demonstration, problem solving
Test (Written) Week 3 10% Chapter 1 Group assignment (peer fitness
assessment) Week 8 20% Chapter 5
Mid - term exam (Written) Week 9 30% Chapter 1,2,3, & 4 Final exam -
practical group
Assessment/Evaluation assignment (peer training on the
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five components of fitness) Week 14 - 16 40% Chapter 6
References
1. Charles B. Corbin, Gregory J.Weik, William R. Corbin and Karen A.
Welk. (2006). Concepts of fitness and wellness: a comprehensive
lifestyle approach. 6th edt.
Literature 2. Schott k. Powers, Stepheen L. Dod and Virginia J. (2006), Total
Fitness and Wellness.
3. Paul M, and Walton T. (2006), Core Concepts in Health, 10th edit.
4. Charles B. Corbin and Ruth Lindsey (1990), Fitness for life, 3rd
Edition, Scott.

Course Code Incl3011
Course Title Inclusiveness
Module Humanity and social science
ECTS 4 ECTS
2 0 2
The University students of all fields in Ethiopia will be able to:
 Aware the needs of people with special needs, their potential and
include all aspects of
 developmental needs
 Identify population with special needs, their potentials and the
learning and working styles of all population with special needs in
their environment.
 Demonstrate desirable attitude towards all population with
special needs in their learning,
 working and living environment
 Apply various assessment strategies for evidence-based
planning to meet their needs
 Attempt to adapt environments they are working and living in
according to the need and potential of the population with special
needs
 Develop an accommodative and inclusive attitude help to think
for the wellbeing and development of population with special
needs.
 Identify and select appropriate support and services method that
addresses the life needs of population with special needs
Course Objectives individually and on group bases.
 Collaborate with experts and relevant others for the life
success of all persons with disabilities in all environments.
 Create and maintain successful inclusive environment
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Unit 1: Understanding students with diverse needs/special needs
Unit 2: Understanding Inclusion
Course Description/Course Unit 3: Identification of population with special needs
Contents Unit 4: Assessment in special needs
Unit 5: Differentiated services for populations of special Needs
Unit 6: Promoting Positive Behaviors Institution-wide
Unit 7: Resources for the Inclusive environment
Unit 8: Collaborative Partnerships with stakeholders
Unit 9: Responsibilities
Unit 10: General Course Assessment and Evaluation Methods learning
Pre-requisites None
1. Alemayehu Teklemariam and Temesgen Fereja (2011). Special Need
Education in Ethiopia: Practice of Special Needs Education around the
World. Washington: Gallaudet University Press.
2. Alemayehu Teklemariam (2019). Inclusive Education in Ethiopia:
WILEY and Blackwell: Singapore
3. A Teachers Guide (2001). UNESCO. Inclusive Education and Classroom
Practice in Secondary Education (2004).
4. Including the Excluded: Integrating disability into EFA Fast Track
Initiative Process and National Education Plans in Ethiopia. World Vision
Literature
5. MOE (2007). School Improvement Program
6. MOE (2010). Special Needs Program strategies
implementation guide.
7. MOE (Ministry of Education). (2006). Special Needs Education
Program Strategy. Addis Ababa

Course Number Anth 1012
Course Title Social Anthropology
ECTS 3 ECTS
2 0 0
Course Objectives Up on the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
 Develop an understanding of the nature of anthropology and its
broader scope in making sense of humanity in a global
perspective;
 Understand the cultural and biological diversity of humanity
and unity in diversity across the world and in Ethiopia;
 Analyze the problems of ethnocentrism against the
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backdrop of cultural relativism;
 Realize the socially constructed nature of identities & social
categories such as gender, ethnicity, race and sexuality;
 Explore the various peoples and cultures of Ethiopia;
 Understand the social, cultural, political, religious &
economic life of different ethnolinguistic & cultural groups
of Ethiopia;
 Understand different forms marginalization and develop skills
inclusiveness;
 Appreciate the customary systems of governance and conflict
resolution institutions of the various peoples of Ethiopia;
 Know about values, norms and cultural practices that
maintain society together;
 Recognize the culture area of peoples of Ethiopia and the forms of
interaction developed over time among themselves; and
 Develop broader views and skills to deal with people from a wide
variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Course Description/Course Chapter One
Contents 1. Introducing Anthropology and its Subjects
1.1. What is anthropology – a Mirror for Humanity?
1.2. Sub-fields of Anthropology: Four Mirrors for Understanding Humanity
1.3. The relation between anthropology and other disciplines
Chapter Two
2. Human Culture and Ties that Connect
2.1. Conceptualizing Culture: What Culture Is and What Culture Isn’t?
2.2. Characteristics features of culture: what differentiates culture from
other traditions?
2.3. Aspects of Culture –Material & Non-material (values, beliefs &
norms)
2.4. Levels of culture: universality, generality and particularity (cultural
diversity)
2.5. Ethnocentrism, Cultural relativism, and human rights
2.6. Cultural Change: what is cultural change?
2.7. Ties that Connect: Marriage, Family and Kinship
2.8. Cultural practices, norms and values that maintain society together.
Chapter Three
3. Human Diversity, Culture Areas, and Contact in Ethiopia
3.1. Human Beings & Being Human: What it is to be human? – (a bio-
cultural animal?)
3.2. Origin of the Modern Human Species: Homo sapiens (that’s you!)
3.3. The Kinds of Humanity: human physical variation
3.4. Human Races: the history of racial typing
3.5. Why is Everyone Different? Human Cultural Diversity -
anthropological explanations
3.6. Culture areas and cultural contacts in Ethiopia
3.6.1.1. Plough culture area
3.6.1.2. Enset culture area
3.6.1.3. Pastoral societies culture area
3.6.1.4. Historical and social interactions between culture areas
Chapter Four
4. Marginalized, Minorities, and Vulnerable Groups
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4.1. Gender based marginalization
4.2. Occupational cast groups
4.3. Age based vulnerability (children and old age issues)
4.4. Religious and ethnic minorities
4.5 Human right approaches and inclusive growth, anthropological
perspectives
Chapter Five
Theories of inter-ethnic relations and multiculturalism in Ethiopia
The Scales of Human Identity: Who am I? Understanding ‘self’ & ‘other’
5.1. Ethnicity and Race: What’s in a name?
5.2. Ethnic Groups & Ethnic Identity strategically or tactically manipulable,
and capable of change at both the individual and collective levels?
5.4. Race –the social construction of racial identity
5.5. Primordialism; Instrumentalism; Social constructivism
5.6. Debates on inter-ethnic relations and identities
Chapter Six
6. Customary and local governance systems and peace making
6.1. Indigenous knowledge systems and local governance
Intra and inter-ethnic conflict resolution institutions Ethnographic cases:
commonalities and shared practices (e.g., Oromo and Somali,
Pre-requisites None
1. Asmarom Legesse (2006). Oromo Democracy: An Indigenous African
Political System. The Red Sea Press, Inc.
2. Cameron, M. Smith and Evan T. Davies (2008). Anthropology for Dummies.
Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
3. Clifored Geertz. (1973). The Interpretation of Cultures. A division of
Harper Collins Publishers.
4. Donald Donham. (1986). Marxist Modern. The Ethnographic History of
Marxist Ethiopia.
5. Donald N. Levine. (1974). Greater Ethiopia: The Evolution of a Multiethnic
Society. Chicago & London., University of Chicago.
6. Dunif-Hattis and Howard C. (1992). Anthropology: Understanding
Human Adaptation. New York: Harper Collins, Inc.
7. Eriksen, T. H. (2001). Small Places, larger Issues: An introduction to
social and cultural anthropology. London: Pluto Press.
8. Eriksen, T. H. (2004). What is anthropology? London: Pluto Press.
9. Eriksen, T. Hylland. (2002). Ethnicity and Nationalism. London; Pluto
Press.
10. Eriksen, T.H. and Nielsen, F.S. (2001). A History of Anthropology.
London: Pluto Press.
11. Hallpike, Christopher R. (1972). The Konso of Ethiopia: A Study of the
Value of a Cushitic
12. People. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
13. Hamer, John. (1970). The Sidama Generational Class Cycles: A
Political Geronotocracy. Africa 40, I (Jan,1970): 50-70.
14. Haviland, WA, (1999). Cultural Anthropology (9th ed.). Fort Worth: Harcourt
and Brace College Pub.
15. Kottak, C. P. (2004) – Anthropology: The Exploration of Human
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Literature Diversity (10th ed.). McGraw Hill, New York.
16. Lavenda, R. and Emily S. (2015). Anthropology. What Does It Mean to Be
Human? (3rded.). Oxford University Press.
17. Pankhurst. R. (2001). Historic Images of Ethiopia. Shamans Books. Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia.
18. Rosman, A., Rubel, P.G. and Weisgrau, M. (2009). The Tapestry of
Culture: An Introduction to Social Anthropology. Lanham: Rowman and
Little field.
19. Scupin and DeCorse (1988). Anthropology: A Global Perspective
(2nd ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
20. Shack, William S. (1966). The Gurage: A People of the Enset Culture.
London: Oxford University Press.
21. Triulzi et al. (2002). Remapping Ethiopia Easer African Studies:
Addis Ababa: AAU

Course Code Hist 1012
Course Title History of Ethiopia and the Horn
ECTS 5 ECTS
3 0 0
The general objective of the course is to acquaint students with historical processes
in Ethiopia. Specifically, after completing the course, students will be able to:
 distinguish meaning, nature and uses of history
 identify pertinent sources for the history of the peoples of Ethiopia and the Horn
Course Objectives  describe changes & continuities that unfolded in Ethiopia and the Horn
 elucidate the causes, courses and consequences of events happened in the
region
 explain the nature of the region’s external contacts and their effects
 appreciate peoples‟ achievements, heritages and cultural
diversities of the region
Unit 1: Introduction
1.1. Concepts of History: Meaning, Nature and Uses
1.2. Sources & Methods of Historical Study
1.3. Origin and Development of Historiography of Ethiopia and the Horn
1.4. Introducing and Understanding Ethiopia and the Horn
Unit 2: Peoples and Cultures in Ethiopia and the Horn
2.1. Human Evolution
2.2. Neolithic Revolution
Course 2.3. The Peopling of the Region
Description/C 2.3.1. Languages and Linguistic Processes: Afro-Asiatic Super Family (Cushitic, Semitic
ourse Contents & Omotic Families) and Nilo-Saharan (Chari-Nile & Koman families)
2.3.2. Settlement Patterns
2.3.3. Economic Formations
2.4. Religion and Religious Processes
2.4.1. Indigenous
2.4.2. Judaism
2.4.3. Christianity
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2.4.4. Islam
Unit 3: Polities, Economy & Socio-Cultural Processes in Ethiopia & the Horn to end of
13th Century
3.1. Evolution of States
3.2. Ancient Polities
3.2.1. North and Northeast
3.2.1.1. Punt
3.2.1.2. Damat
3.2.1.3. Axum
3.2.1.4. Zagwe
3.2.2. East, Central, Southern and Western
3.2.2.1. Agaw, Bizamo, Damot, Enaraya, Gafat.
3.2.2.2. Muslim Sultanates (Shewa, Ifat, Dawaro, Fatagar, Bali, Hadiya, Arebabani,
Shirka, Dera…)
3.3. External Contacts
3.4. Economic Formations (Agriculture, Handicraft, Trade…)
3.5. Socio-cultural achievements (Architecture, Writing …)
Unit 4: Politics, Economy & Socio-Cultural Processes from Late 13th – the
beginning of 16th Century
4.1. “Restoration” of the “Solomonic‟‟ Dynasty
4.2. Power Struggle, Consolidation, Territorial and Religious Expansion of the
Christian Kingdom
4.2.1. Succession Problem and the Establishment of Royal Prison
4.2.2. Territorial Expansion towards Agaw, Bizamo, Damot, Red Sea, Bete-
Israel/“Falasha…”
4.2.3. Evangelization and Religious Movements
4.3. Social, Economic and Political Dynamics of Muslim Sultanates
4.3.1. Political Developments in the Muslim Sultanates and the Rise of Adal
4.3.2. Trade and the Expansion of Islam
4.4. Rivalry between the Christian Kingdom and the Muslim Sultanates
4.5. External Relations
Unit 5: Politics, Economy & Socio-Cultural Processes from Early 16th–the End of the
18th Century
5.1. Interaction and Conflicts of the Christian Kingdom and the Sultanate of Adal
5.2. Foreign Interventions and Religious Controversies
5.3. Population Movements
5.3.1. Population Movements of the Afar, Somali and Argobba
5.3.2. Gadaa System and Oromo Population Movement (1522- 1618)
5.4. Interaction and integration across ethnic and religious diversities
5.5. Peoples and States in Eastern, Central, Southern and Western Regions
5.5.1. Kushitic: Afar, Somali, Oromo, Sidama, Hadya, Kembata, Konso, Gedeo, Burji…
5.5.2. Semitic: Harari Emirate, Shewa Kingdom, Gurage Polity…
5.5.3. Omotic: Kaffa, Wolayita, Gamo Gofa, Dawro, Konta, Yem…
Nilotic: Anuak, Nuer, Berta, Gumuz…
5.6. The Period of Gondar (1636-1769) and “Zamana Mesafint/Era of
Princes” (1769-1855)
5.6.1. The Revival of the Christian Kingdom
5.6.2. Gondar achievements: architecture, painting, music, literature, urbanization,
trade etc.
5.6.3. Gondar Political Developments: “Close Door Policy,” Reforms, “Byzantine
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Politics” …
5.6.4. Major Features of Era of Princes (1769-1855) and Yejju Dynasty (1786-1853)
Unit 6: Internal Interactions and External Relations from the 1800–1941
6.1. The Nature of Interactions among peoples and states of Ethiopia and the Horn
6.1.1. Peoples and sates of Kafa, Wollaitta, Gibe, Leqa, Qabena, Shawa...
6.1.2. The Role Trade and Trade Routes in the interaction
6.2. Power Rivalry
6.3. The Making of Modern Empire State (Territorial Expansion, Centralization process…)
6.4. Modernization Attempts: administration, military, innovation, education, road
construction, railway, transportation & communication, constitution…
6.5. Socio-Economic Issues/Processes: agriculture, disease & famine, trade, slavery,
manufacturing…
6.6. External Relations, Challenges and Threats
6.6.1. External Diplomatic Relations and Treaties
6. 6. 2. The Major Battles (Meqdela, Gundet, Gura, Dogali, Mattama, Adwa, Maychew…)
6. 6. 3. Italian Occupation and the Patriotic Resistance
Unit 7: Internal Interactions and External Relations from the 1941–1994
7.1. Post 1941 Imperial Period
7.1.1. Political Scene: Restoration & Consolidation of Imperial Power and External
Relations
7.1.2. Socio-economic Conditions: agriculture & tenancy, famine, factories,
education, health, transportation, religion, welfare institutions (idir, iqub…)
7.1.3. Opposition: Conspiracies, Revolts and Downfall of the Monarchical Regime
7.2. The Derg Regime (1974-1991)
. 7.2. 1. The Rise of Derg and the Political Momentum
7.2.2. Attempts at Reforms: Land Reform, Development through Cooperation Campaign,
Collectivization, Agricultural Marketing Corporation, Resettlement, Villagization, Literacy…
7.2. 2. Internal oppositions, Ethio-Somali War, International Changes & End of the Derg
7.3. Historical Developments, 1991-1994 (transitional charter: language & identity
issues…)
Unit 8: Cross-Cutting Issues in History of Ethiopia and the Horn
8.1. The Role of Women in Ethiopian History (economic, political, cultural and
social)
8.2. Environmental Dynamics: changes and continuities (deforestation, drought,
pollution…)
8.3. Indigenous Knowledge: education, folk medicine, conflict resolution mechanisms
(Makabanto, Shimigilinna, Yejoka, Samugnit, Guma, Luwa, Byto, Heer, Seera… )
Pre-requisites None
Quiz = 5%, Test = 10%
Assessment/Evaluation Individual or Group Assignments and Presentations = 15% Mid-Term
Examination = 20%, Final Examination = 50%
1. Abir, Mordechai. Ethiopia and the Red Sea: The Rise and Decline of the Solomonic Dynasty and
Muslim European Rivalry in the Region. Frankcass, 1980.
2. Ethiopia: The Era of the Prince; the Challenge of Islam and the Re-unification of the Christian
Literature Empire 1769- 1855. Institute of Asian & African Studies the Hebrew University, 1968.
3. Alberto, Sbacchi. Ethiopia under Mussolini: Fascism and the Colonial Experience. 1985.
4. Alemayehu Haile et al. History of the Oromo to the Sixteenth Century. Finfinne: OCTB, 2006.
5. Andargachew Tiruneh. The Ethiopia Revolution 1974-1987: Transformation from
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Aristocracy to Totalitarian Autocracy. Cambridge University Press, 1993.
6. Asmarom Legesse. Gada: Three Approaches to Study of African Society. London: Free
Press.
7. Bahru Zewde. A History of Modern Ethiopia, 1855-1991. Addis Ababa University Press.
8. Society, State and History, Selected Essays. Addis Ababa: AAU Pres, 2008.
9. Bender, M. L. and et al. Eds. The Languages of Ethiopia. London, 1976.
10. Clark, J.D. The Prehistoric Cultures of the Horn of Africa. Cambridge University Press,
1954.
11. Crabtree J Pam &Campana V. Douglas. Archaeology and Pre- history.
12. Gebru Tareke. Ethiopia Power and Protests: The Ethiopian Peasants Revolts in the 20th
Century. Cambridge University Press, 1991.
13. Gadaa Melbaa. Oromia. Minneapolis, 1999.
14. Haberland, Eike. “Notes on the History of Southern Ethiopian Peoples.” Paris, 1975.
15. Marcus, Harold G. A History of Ethiopia. University of California Press: Berkeley, 1992.
16. Mohammed Hassen. The Oromo of Ethiopia 1570-1860. Cambridge, 1990.
17. Pankhrust, Richard. 1997. The Ethiopian Borderlands: Essays in Regional History from
Ancient Times to the end of the 18th Century. Red Sea Press.
18. Rubenson, Sven. Survival of Ethiopian Independence. 1972. Sergew Hable Selassie.
Ancient and Medival Ethiopian History to 1270. Addis Ababa, 1972.
19. Shiferaw Bekele. Economic History of Modern Ethiopia: Imperial Era 1941-1974. Vol. I.
Dakar, 1995.
20. Taddesse Tamrat. Church and State in Ethiopia, 1270-1527. Oxford, 1972.

Course Code GeES 1011
Course Title Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn
ECTS 5 ECTS
3 0 0
Course Objectives Upon completion of this course the students will be able to:
 Describe the location, shape and size of Ethiopia and the Horn
 Explain the implications of location, shape and size of Ethiopia and the
Horn on the physical environment, socioeconomic and political aspects.
 Elaborate the major geological events; the resultant landforms and
mineral resources of Ethiopia and the Horn.
 Identify the major drainage systems and water resources of Ethiopia and
their implications for regional development and integration.
 Develop an understanding of the climate of Ethiopia, its dynamics and
implications on the livelihoods of its inhabitants.
 Examine the spatio-temporal distribution and abundance of natural
vegetation, wildlife and Soil resources of Ethiopia.
 Discuss the demographic attributes and dynamics as well as the ethnic
diversity of Ethiopia.
 Read maps as well as compute basic demographic and climatic rates
 Appreciate the biophysical and socio-cultural diversities in Ethiopia and
the Horn
 Explicate the major types of economic activities in
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Ethiopia; discern their spatiotemporal distributions and their contributions to
the overall development of the country.
 Comprehend the effects of globalization on the socioeconomic
development of Ethiopian and the Horn.
Course CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Description/Course 1.1. Geography: Definition, scope, themes and approaches
Contents 1.2. Location, Shape and Size of Ethiopia and the Horn
1.2.1. Location and its effects
1.2.2. The shape of Ethiopia and its implication
1.2.3. The size of Ethiopia and its implications
1.3. Basic Skills of Map Reading
CHAPTER TWO: THE GEOLOGY OF ETHIOPIA AND
THE HORN
2.1. Introduction
2.2. The Geologic Processes: Endogenic and Exogenic Forces
2.3. The Geological Time scale and Age Dating Techniques
2.4. Geological Processes and the Resulting Landforms
2.4.1. The Precambrian Era geologic processes and resultant features
2.4.2. The Paleozoic Era geologic processes and resultant features
2.4.3. The Mesozoic Era geologic processes and resultant features
2.4.4. The Cenozoic Era geologic processes and resultant features
2.5. Rock and Mineral Resources of Ethiopia
CHAPTER THREE: THE TOPOGRAPHY OF ETHIOPIA AND THE HORN
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Physiographic Divisions
3.2.1The Western Highlands and Lowlands
3.2.2The Southeastern Highlands and Lowlands
3.2.3The Rift Valley
3.3. The Impacts of Relief on Biophysical and Socioeconomic Conditions
CHAPTER FOUR: DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND WATER RESOURCES OF
ETHIOPIA AND THE HORN
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Major Drainage Systems of Ethiopia
4.3. Water Resources: Rivers, Lakes, and Subsurface Water
4.4. General Characteristics of Ethiopian Rivers Water Resources Potentials and
Development in Ethiopia
CHAPTER FIVE: THE CLIMATE OF ETHIOPIA AND THE HORN
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Elements and Controls of Weather and Climate
Spatiotemporal Patterns and Distribution of Temperature and Rainfall in Ethiopia
5.3. Agro-ecological Zones of Ethiopia
5.4. Climate and its Implications on Biophysical and Socioeconomic Aspects
5.5 Climate Change/Global Warming: Causes, Consequences and Response
Mechanisms
CHAPTER SIX: SOILS, NATURAL VEGETATION AND
WILDLIFERESOURCES OF ETHIOPIA AND THE HORN
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Ethiopian Soils: Types, Degradation and Conservation
6.3. Types and Distribution of Natural Vegetations in Ethiopia
6.4. Natural vegetation: Uses, Degradation and Conservation Strategies
6.5. Wildlife Resources of Ethiopia: Types, Importance, and Conservation
Strategies
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CHAPTER SEVEN: POPULATION OF ETHIOPIA AND THE HORN
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Population Data: Uses and Sources
7.3. Population Dynamics: Fertility, Mortality and Migration
7.4. Population Distribution and Composition
7.5. Sociocultural Aspects of Ethiopian Population: Education, Health and
Languages
7.6 Settlement Types and Patterns
CHAPTER EIGHT: ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN ETHIOPIA
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Mining, Fishing and Forestry
8.3. Agriculture in Ethiopian
8.3.1. Contributions, potentials and characteristics of agriculture in Ethiopia
8.3.2. Agricultural systems in Ethiopia
8.3.3. Major problems of Ethiopian agriculture
8.4. Manufacturing in Ethiopia
8.4.1. Manufacturing: essence and contributions
8.4.2. Types, characteristics and distribution of manufacturing
8.4.3. Industrial development in Ethiopia: Challenges and Prospects
8.5. The Service Sector in Ethiopia
8.5.1. Transportation and communication in Ethiopia: types, roles and
characteristics
8.5.2. Trade in Ethiopia: types, contributions and characteristics
8.5.3. Tourism in Ethiopia: Types, major tourist attraction sites, challenges and
prospects
Pre-requisites None
Teaching & Learning Gap Lecture, Peer/ group Discussion and Reflection, Reading
Methods Assignment
Paper & presentation (20 %); Mid exam (30 %); Final examination (50 %)
Assessment/Evaluation
1. D. Tathe.(2012). Lecture Notes on Climatology: For Intermediate Met
2. Training Course, Indian Meteorological Department.
3. Addis Ababa University (2001). Introductory Geography of Ethiopia, Teaching
Text, Department of Geography.
4. Assefa M., Melese W., Shimelis G. (2014). Nile River Basin; Ecohydrological
5. Challenges, Climate Change and Hydropolitics. Springer International Publishing,
Switzerland.
6. D, Ray (1989). Economics for Agriculture: Food, Farming and the Rural
Economy. Macmillan.
7. CSA 1994 & 2007. Population and Housing Census Results. CSA: A.A.
8. Diao, Xinshen,. 2007. The Role of Agriculture in Economic Development:
Implications for Sub Saharan Africa.
9. Sustainable Solutions for ending Hunger and Poverty, Research Report 153.
IFPRI. Ethiopia.
Literature 10. Engdawork Assefa (2015). Characterization and classification of major
agricultural soils in CASCEP intervention weredas in the central highlands of
Oromia Region, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa University
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11. FDRE.2001 Ministry of Water Resources, National Metrological Survey, A.A.
12. Girma Kebede (2017). Society and Environment in Ethiopia Hartshorne, T. & J.
Alexander (1988). Economic Geography, 3rd Ed.
13. Hooguelt, A (2001). Globalization and the post-colonial world.
14. The New political Economy of Development. Basingstoke plagrave.
15. Hurni. H. 1988. Ecological Issues in the Creation of Ethiopia. Paper presented in
the National Conference on Disaster prevention and preparedness Strategy for
Ethiopia, A.A
16. International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) (2008).
17. East Africa Migration Route Initiative Gaps & Needs Analysis Project Country
Reports: Ethiopia, Kenya, Libya.
18. Vienna Laurence G., Jeremias M., Tilahun A., Kenneth M. (2012).
19. Integrated Natural Resource Management in The Highlands of Eastern Africa;
From Concept to Practice. New York,
20. Earthscan. Lloyd, P. & P. Dickens (1977). Location in Space. Harper @ Row.
21. Mesfin Woldemariam (1972). Introduction to Ethiopian Geography, Addis Ababa,
Ministry of Agriculture/MOA/ (1998). Agro-ecological zones of Ethiopia: Natural
Resources Management and Regulatory Department, Addis Ababa
22. Morgan R.P.C (2005). Soil Erosion and Conservation. National Soil Resources
Institute, Carnfield University. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK.
23. OXFAM (2018). Horn of Africa climate crisis response. Regional summary
24. Pausewang, Siegfried (1990), Ethiopian Rural Development Options.
25. Plant genetic resource center (1995). Ethiopia: country report to the FAO
International Technical Conference on Plant Genetic Resource, Addis Ababa
26. Robert, E.G, James, F.P & L. Michael T. (2007). Essentials of Physical
Geography. Thomson Higher Education, Belmont, 8th edition.
27. UNDP, FAO (1984) Ethiopia Forest Resources and Potential for Development;
An assistance to land use planning.
28. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (2007). Climate
Change; Impacts Vulnerabilities and Adaptations in Developing Countries.
http://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/2759
29. Waugh, D. (1990). Geography: An Integrated Approach. Nelson: London.
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Civil Engineering
Course Number Econ 2103
Course Title Introduction to Economics
Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Module (No. & Name)
Module Coordinator TBA
Lecturer TBA
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per week) Lecture Tutorial & Lab. & workshop Home Total contact
Seminars practice Study hrs.
3 0 0 3 7
Course Objectives & The objective of the course is to introduce students to the basic
Competences to be Acquired concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Students will
develop familiarity with economic concepts such as scarcity,
opportunity cost, laws of demand and supply, elasticity, competitive
market, short-run production theory and profit maximization.
Besides, student will demonstrate understanding of measurement and
problems of economic performances.
Course Description/Course  Introduction: definition, scope, and methods of economics; basic
Contents economic problems and the economic system.
 Microeconomics: supply and demand; theory of production &
costs; profit maximizing competitive markets; market
imperfections.
 Macroeconomics: problems of the macro economy; national
income accounting; aggregate demand & supply; economic policy
instruments.
Pre-requisites None
Semester Year 2 Semester I
Status of Course Core
Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, tutorials,
Assessment/Evaluation & 60% continues assessment and 40% final exam
Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 90% during lectures
Literature 1. Campbell R. M. and Stanley L. B. (2004), Economics:
Principles, Problems, and Policies, 16th edition, Irwin/McGraw-
Hill.
2. Hyman, D.N. (1999), Economics, Mcgraw-Hill College.
3. Samuelson, P.A & Nordhaus, W.D. (2004), Economics, 18th
edition, McGrawHill/ Irwin.
4. Baumol, W.J. and Blinder, A.S. (2005), Economics: Principles
and Policy, 10th edition, South-Western College Pub.
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3. General Engineering Skill Module
Module Number [03]
Rationale and objective The objective of this module is to offer an introduction to engineering profession and
of the module basic skills. In general, students will develop an ability to use and apply the techniques,
skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Total ECTS of the
module 13 ECTS
EmTe-1032 Introduction to Emerging Technologies 5
Meng2031 Engineering Drawing 5
CEng2071 Civil Engineering workshop Practice 3

Course Code EmTe-1032
Course Title Introduction to Emerging Technologies
Module General Engineering Skill Module
ECTS 5 ECTS
3 0 0
Course Objectives At the end of this course the student will able to:
 Identify different emerging technologies
 Differentiate different emerging technologies
 Select appropriate technology and tools for a given task
 Identify necessary inputs for application of emerging
technologies
 Identify the future trend in the area of technology
Course Description/Course Chapter One: Introduction to Emerging Technologies
Contents 1.1. Evolution of Technologies
1.2. Role of Data for Emerging Technologies
1.3. Human to Machine Interaction
1.4. Future Trends in Emerging Technologies
Chapter Two: Data Science
2.1. An Overview of Data Science
2.2. Data types and their representation
2.3. Data value Chain
2.4. Basic concepts of big data
Chapter Three: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3.1. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3.2. History of AI
3.3. Levels of AI
3.4. Types of AI
3.5. Influencers of artificial intelligence
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3.6. Applications of AI
3.7. AI tools and platforms
Chapter Four: Internet of Things (IoT)
4.1. Overview of IoT
4.2. How does it work?
4.3. IoT Tools and Platforms
4.4. Applications of IoT
Chapter Five: Augmented Reality (AR)
5.1. Overview of augmented reality
5.2. Virtual reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) vs Mixed
reality (MR)
5.3. The architecture of AR Systems
5.4. Applications of AR Systems
Chapter Six: Ethics and Professionalism of Emerging Technologies
6.1. Technology and ethics
6.2. New ethical questions
6.3. Digital privacy
6.4. Accountability and trust
6.5. Treats and challenges
Chapter 7: Other emerging technologies
7.1. Nanotechnology
7.2. Biotechnology
7.3. Block chain technology
7.4. Cloud and quantum computing
7.5. Autonomic computing (AC)
7.6. Computer vision
7.7. Embedded systems
7.8. Cybersecurity
7.9. Additive manufacturing (3D Printing)
Pre-requisites None
Teaching & Learning Lecture supported by tutors
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation Assignments / quizzes / tests: 30%; Mid Exam: 20%
Final examination: 50%
Reference
1. The module prepared by the Ministry of Science and Higher
Literature Education (MOSHE) in collaboration with these three
Universities. (Bahir Dar University (Since, 1963), Adama
Science & Technology University (Since, 1993), Addis Ababa
Science & Technology University (Since, 2011))
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Course Code Meng2031
Course Title Engineering drawing
Module General Engineering Skills
ECTS 5 ECTS
2 0 3
At the end of the course, students shall master:
 Different types of projection techniques.
 Sketching multi-view drawings.
 Pictorial drawings of given multi-view drawings.
 Sketching auxiliary and sectional views.
 Finding intersection lines of different geometries &
Course Objectives development of surfaces.
This course will help students to develop visualization skills which are crucial
in the design practices of various hydraulic structures.
1. Introduction: History of technical drawing and objective of the
course
2. Theory of Projections: Types and classifications of projections
3. Multi – View Drawings: Systems of projection; Choice of views,
Course Description/Course Laying out of views; Projection of lines, planar and non-planar
Contents lines; Tangent surfaces; Fillets; Rounds; Runouts.
4. Pictorial Drawings: Comparison between multi-view and pictorial
drawings; Axonometric; Oblique and central projections; Isometric
and oblique drawings.
5. Auxiliary Views: Primary and secondary auxiliary views;
Complete and partial auxiliary views
6. Sectional Views: Making sectional drawings; Types of sections;
Conventional representations; Sectional auxiliary views; Sections
in pictorial drawings
7. Intersections and Development of Simple Transition Pieces
Pre-requisites None
Teaching & Learning Lectures, tutorials and practices
Methods
Attendance Requirements A student must attend at least 85 % of the classes
1. French, Engineering Drawing and Graphic Technology.
Literature 2. Luzader, Engineering Drawing.
3. Spencer, Technical Drawing.
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Course Code CEng 2071
Course Title Civil Engineering workshop Practice
Module General Engineering Skills
ECTS 2 ECTS
1 3 0
his course is mainly designed to impart students to a hand-on
exercises and practices on plumbing, masonry works, concrete mixing,
Course Objectives wood work and the like.
Competencies After the successful completion of the course students will be able to
effectively supervise and comment on plumbing, woodwork, masonry,
electrical installation and similar works.
1. Plumbing
2. Woodwork
Course Description/Course 3. Concrete work
Contents 4. Plastering
5. Masonry work
6. Basic electrical installation
Pre-requisites None
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures and laboratory exercises
Assessment/Evaluation Continuous assessment (class works, mini projects and presentations)
1. Jim Forrest & Peter Jennings (1998), Workshop Construction
Literature (Workshop Practice), Special Interest Model Books.
2. Alex Weiss (1998), Workshop Electrics (Workshop Practice), Special
Interest Model Books.
3. Workshop practice manuals
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4. Mathematics and Physics Module
Module Number [04]
Rationale and The primary objective of the module is to equip the student with a number of
objective of the fundamental theories and techniques of mathematical science useful in
module engineering.
Total ECTS of the 38 ECTS
module
Math1041 Mathematics for Natural Sciences 5
Phys1041 General Physics 5
Math1042 Applied Mathematics I 5
Math2041 Applied Engineering Mathematics II 7
Math2042 Applied Engineering Mathematics III 7

Course Code Math 1041
Course Title Mathematics for Natural Sciences
Module Mathematics and Physics
ECTS 5 ECTS
3 0 2
After completion of the course, students will be able to:
 apply propositional logic in reasoning,
 use quantifiers in open propositions in mathematical logic
 understand concepts of sets and set operations,
 understand the fundamental properties of real numbers
 use mathematical induction in proofs,
 analyze least upper bound and greatest lower bound,
 understand the fundamental properties of complex
numbers
 express complex numbers in polar representation
Course Objectives  explain different types of functions, their inverses and their
graphs
Chapter One: Propositional logic and Set Theory
1.1. Definition and examples of proposition
1.1.1 Logical connectives
1.1.2 Compound (or complex) propositions
1.1.3 Tautology and contradiction
1.1.4 Open proposition and quantifiers
1.2. Set theory
1.2.1 The concept of a set
1.2.2 Description of sets
1.2.3. Set operations and Venn diagrams
Chapter Two: The real and complex number systems
2.1 The real number system
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Contents 2.1.1. The natural numbers, Principle of mathematical induction and the
Well ordering
2.1.2. The integers, rational numbers and real numbers.
2.1.3. Upper bound and lower bound: least upper bound and greatest
lower bound; Completeness property of real numbers
2.2. Complex number system
2.2.1. Definition of complex numbers and their operations
2.2.2. Polar representation of complex numbers and the De- oivere’s
formula
2.2.3. Extraction of roots
Chapter Three: Functions
3.1. Review of relations and functions
3.2. Real-valued functions and their properties
3.3. Types of functions and inverse of a function
3.4. Polynomials, zeros of polynomials, rational functions, and their
graphs
3.5. Definitions and basic properties of logarithmic, exponential,
trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, and their graphs.
Chapter Four: Analytic Geometry
4.1 The straight-line: Division of segments and various forms of equation of
a line.
4.2. Circles
4.2.1. Definition of circle and examples
4.2.2. Equation of a circle center at the origin and different from the
origin.
4.2.3. Intersection of a circle and a line
4.3. Parabola
4.3.1. Definition of parabola and standard form of equation of
parabola.
4.3.2. Equation of parabola parallel to the x-axis (the y-axis)
4.4. Ellipse
4.4.1. Definition of Ellipse and examples
Equation of ellipse center at the origin and different from the origin
4.5 Hyperbola
4.5.1. Definition of circle and examples
Equation of hyperbola of center at the origin transverse axis to x-axis
(the y-axis)
Pre-requisites None
Assignments / quizzes / tests: 30%; Mid Exam: 20%
Assessment/Evaluation Final examination: 50%
1. Abera Abay, An Introduction to Analytic Geometry, AAU, 1998
Literature 2. Alemayehu Haile and Yismaw Alemu, Mathematics an Introductory
Course, Department of Mathematics, AAU
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Course Code Phys 1041
Course Title General Physics
ECTS 5 ECTS
Contact Hours (per week) 2 0 1
Upon completion of this course students should be able to:
Course Objectives
 Discuss basic physics by refreshing and summarizing the previous
preparatory physics concepts before tackling the advanced physics
courses.
 Explain the kinematics and dynamics of particles in one and two
dimensions.
 Explain the basic concepts of charges, fields and potentials.
 Demonstrate the use and the working system of cells (batteries),
resistors, generators, motors and
transformers.
 Explain the first law of thermodynamics for a closed system and
apply it to solve problems.
 Discuss systems that oscillate with simple harmonic motion.
 Explain the application of physics in different sciences and
technology fields.
Course Description/Course 1. Preliminaries
Contents 1.1 Physical Quantities and Units of Measurement
1.2 Uncertainty in Measurement and Significant Digits
1.3 Vectors: composition and resolution
1.4 Unit Vectors
2. Kinematics and Dynamics of Particle
2.1 Kinematics in One and Two Dimensions (4hrs)
2.1.1 Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration in 1D and 2D
2.1.2 Motion with Constant Acceleration
2.1.3 Free Fall Motion
2.1.4 Projectile motion
2.2 Particle Dynamics and Planetary Motion (6Hrs)
2.2.1 The Concept of Force as a Measure of Interaction
2.2.2 Types of forces
2.2.3 Newton’s Laws of Motion and Applications
2.2.4 Circular Motion
2.2.5 Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation and Examples
2.2.6 Kepler’s laws, satellites motion and weightlessness
2.3 Work, Energy and Linear Momentum (3Hrs)
2.3.1 Work and Energy
2.3.2 Linear Momentum
2.3.3 Conservation of Energy and Linear Momentum / Collisions
2.3.4 Power
2.3.5 The Concept of Center of Mass
3. Fluids Mechanics
3.1 Properties of Bulk Matter /Stress, Strain/
3.2 Density and Pressure in Static Fluids
3.3 Buoyant Forces, Archimedes’ principle
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3.4 Moving Fluids and Bernoulli’s Equation
4. Heat and Thermodynamics
4.1 The Concept of Temperature: Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
4.2 The Concept Heat and Work
4.3 Specific Heat and Latent Heat
4.4 Heat Transfer Mechanism
4.5 Thermal Expansion
4.6 Energy Conservation: First Law of Thermodynamics
5. Oscillations, Waves and Optics
5.1 Simple Harmonic Motion
5.2 The Simple Pendulum
5.3 Wave and Its Characteristics
5.4 Resonance
5.5 Doppler Effect
5.6 Image formation by thin lenses and mirrors
6. Electromagnetism and Electronics
6.1 Coulomb’s Law and Electric Fields
6.2 Electric Potential
6.3 Current, Resistance and Ohm’s Law
6.4 Electrical Power
6.5 Equivalent Resistance and Kirchhoff’s Law
6.6 Magnetic Field and Magnetic Flux
6.7 Electromagnetic Induction
6.8 Insulators, Conductors, Semiconductors
6.9 Diodes / Characteristics Curve
6.10 Transistors
7. Cross Cutting Applications of Physics
7.1 Application in Agriculture
7.1.1 Energy balance concept, energy balance in soils, moisture content, soil
densities, soil
moisture characteristics
7.2 Physics and Industries
7.2.1 Principle of Motor and generator
7.3 Physics in Health Sciences and Medical Imaging
7.3.1 Radiation and its biological effect, x-ray, MRI, Ultrasound
7.4 Physics and Archeology
7.4.1 Radioactive Dating
7.5 Application in Earth and Space Sciences
7.5.1 Geothermal Energy, Seismometer, Radio and TV communications
7.6 Application in Power Generation
7.6.1 Solar and Wind Energy, Nuclear Power Plants, Hydroelectric power.
Pre-requisites None
Teaching & Learning ethods Lecture, tutorial, demonstration, problem solving
Assessment/Evaluation Assignments / quizzes / tests: 30%; Mid Exam: 20% Final examination: 50%
Literature Reference Textbook
1. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with modern Physics, Ninth Edition.
Raymond A.Serway and John W.Jewett, Jr.
2. Serway, R. A. and Vuille, C., 2018, College Physics, 11th ed., Cengage
Learning, Boston, USA
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3. University Physics with Modern Physics by Young, freedman and Lewis Ford
4. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics by Douglas C.
Giancoli
5. Fundamentals of physics by David Halliday, Robert Resnick and Gearl Walker
6. College Physics by Hugh D. Young Sears Zemansky, 9th edition
7. Herman Cember and Thomas A. Johnson, Introduction to Health Physics, 4th
ed., (2008).
8. William R. Hendee and E. Russell Ritenour, Medical Imaging Physics, 4th ed.,
(2002).
9. Tayal D.C. Basic Electronics. 2nd ed. Himalaya Publishing House Mumbai,
(1998).
10. Theraja B.L., R.S. Sedha. Principles of Electronic Devices and Circuits,
S.Chand and Company Ltd, NewDelhi, (2004).
11. Introduction to Space Physics, M. G. Kivelson and C. T. Russell, Cambridge
University Press, 1995.
12. Stacey, Frank D.: Physics of the earth. 2nd Ed.,Wiley, 1977.

Course Code Math1042
Course Title Applied Mathematics I
ECTS 5 ECTS
3 0 2
The student will learn the basics of vectors, matrices, integrals and,
sequences and series and solve problems within technical and scientific
problems.
Course Objectives
Vector algebra;
• Different operations on vectors.
• Apply vectors for practical problems.
Matrices and Determinates;
• Operations on matrices and their applications,
• Represent physical problems into mathematical symbols and
Course Description/Course solve them.
Transcendental functions & their inverses;
Contents
• Different transcendental functions.
Integrals & their application;
• Basic techniques of intergradations and their application. Real
sequences and Series
• Test for convergence/ divergence of sequences and series.
• Expand some functions in power series.
Pre-requisites Mathematics for Natural Sciences
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials
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1. Larson, R., Hostetler, R. P., and Edwards, B. H. (2005), Calculus
with Analytical Geometry, 8th edition, Houghton Miffin Company
Literature 2. S. Lang (2004), Linear Algebra, 3rd edition, Springer
3. Stewart, J. (2002), Calculus, 5th edition, Brooks Cole

Course Code Math2041
Course Title Applied Engineering Mathematics II
ECTS 7 ECTS
4 0 3
Course Objectives The student knows how to use the derivative and integration in modeling
and solving problems.
Differential calculus of functions of several variables;
• Functions of several variables,
• partial differentiation and their applications,
Multiple integrals;
• Evaluate multiple integrals in different coordinate system and
their applications
Ordinary differential equations;
• Identify ordinary differential equations and their methods of
Course Description/Course solution,
• Apply ordinary differential equations for solving physical
Contents problems.
Laplace transforms;
• Define Laplace transforms of functions,
• Find Laplace transforms of functions,
• Apply Laplace transforms to solve ordinary equations and
integrals
Pre-requisites Applied Engineering mathematics I
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, tutorials
1. Ellis, R. and Gulick, D. (1998). Calculus with Analytic
Geometry, 5th edition. Horcourt
2. Larson, R. (2002), Calculus with Analytical Geometry, 7th
edition, Houghton Mifflin College Division
3. Erwin Kreyszig (2005). Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th
Literature edition, Wiley
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Course Code EEng 1102
Course Title Computer Programming
Module Programming and Artificial Intelligence
ECTS 5 ECTS
Contact Hours (per week) 3 0 0
▪ Familiarize students with components of computers
▪ Define common terminologies used in programming
▪ Explain the steps, tools and technical approaches involved
in program design
▪ Use the techniques of program design to develop
programs that solve real life problems
Course Objectives ▪ Utilize advanced concepts of programming to provide
better solutions
▪ Brief introduction on hardware components of a
computer
▪ Algorithm and Flowchart development
▪ Variables and Expressions
▪ Control Statements
Course Description/Course ▪ Arrays and Strings
▪ Structures and Enumerated Data Types
Contents
▪ Functions and Pointers
▪ Files
▪ Graphics Language used is C++
Pre-requisites None
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture supported by laboratory, tutorials and assignments
Textbook:
1. Object Oriented Programming in C++, Robert Lafore References:
1. Programming in C and C++, Herbert Schildt
2. Borland C++ Techniques and Utilities, Kaare Christian
3. C++: How to program, H.M. Deitel and P.J. Deitel
Literature 4. Problem Solving, Abstraction, and Design Using C++, Frank L.
Friedman and Elliot B.
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Civil Engineering
Module Title BASIC ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Module Category Basic
Module Number 05
Module Code GEng-M2053
Total Study hours per Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total Hour
week 4 6 - 6 16
The module aims to introduce students to concepts of engineering mechanics, which are the
foundations of structural engineering, hydraulic engineering and geotechnical engineering.
Develops the concept of equilibrium, which is foundational for solving engineering problems
with on commonly encountered engineering applications in many civil engineering
disciplines. It introduces external and internal forces as vectors. Moreover, the module
Module Objectives present other basic dynamics concepts - the Work-Energy principle, Impulse- Momentum
principle and the coefficient of restitution; Extend all of concepts of linear kinetics to systems
in general plane motion (applying Euler's Equation and considering energy of a system in
general plane motion, and the work of couples and moments of forces) Learn to solve
dynamics problems.
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
 Develop the capacity to predict the effects of force and motion while carrying out the
creative design functions of engineering.
Module Competencies  Visualize physical configurations in terms of real materials, actual constraints, and the
practical limitations, which govern the behavior of machines and structures.
 Help the student to develop the ability to visualize, which is so vital to problem
formulation.
 Construct a meaningful mathematical model is often a more important experience than its
solution.
Module Mode of Parallel
Delivery
Module Learning and Lectures, tutorials, Project work and Presentation
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous Assessment (Quizzes, assignments), Term Projects, Presentations and Final Exam
Techniques
Clustered Courses in the Module
Course Number Course Name ECTS
CEng 2051 Engineering Mechanics I: Statics 5
MEng 2051 Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics 5
Total ECTS 10
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Course Number CEng 2051
Course Title Engineering Mechanics I: Statics
Module Basic Engineering Mechanics
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
Study Hours Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home study Total
Hour
2 3 - 3 8
Up on successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
 introduce the dot product in order to determine the angle between two vectors
 Understand and be able to apply Newton’s laws of motion
 Distinguish between concurrent, coplanar and space force systems
 Compute the resultant of coplanar and space force systems
 Present methods for determining the resultants of non-concurrent force systems.
Course Objectives  Indicate how to reduce a simple distributed loading to a resultant force having a
specified location.
 Draw free body diagrams, analyze reactions and pin forces induced in coplanar
and space systems using equilibrium equations and free body diagrams
 Determine the centroid and center of mass of plane areas & volumes
 Determine friction forces and their influence up on equilibrium of systems
 Apply sound analytical techniques and logical procedure in the solution of
engineering problems
Student gets basic knowledge to
 Ability to define and apply the concepts of equilibrium;
Competences to be  Demonstrate familiarity with structural analysis of trusses, frames and
acquired/course level beams and application of mechanics to engineering problems.
competences  Show how to determine the forces in the members of a truss using the method of
joints and the method of sections.
 Analyze the forces acting on the members of frames and machines
composed of pin-connected members.
Course Description This course presents: Scalars and Vectors, Resultants of coplanar and none-coplanar
force
systems, Equitation of equilibrium for coplanar and none-coplanar force systems,
Analysis of simple Structures, Centroid & center of gravity, Area moment of inertial
and Friction.
Chapter 1: Scalars and Vectors
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Scalars and Vectors
1.3 Operation with Vectors
1.3.1. Vector Addition or Composition
Course Outline 1.3.2. Vector Multiplication: Dot & Cross
Chapter 2: Force Systems
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Two-Dimensional Force Systems
2.2.1. Rectangular components of Forces
2.2.2. Moment and Couple
2.2.3. Resultants of general coplanar force systems
2.3 Three-Dimensional Force Systems
2.3.1. Rectangular Components
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2.3.2. Moment and Couple
2.3.3. Resultants
Chapter 3: Equilibrium
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Equilibrium in Two Dimensions
3.2.1. System Isolation
3.2.2. Equilibrium Conditions
3.3 Equilibrium in Three Dimensions
3.3.1. System Isolation
3.3.2. Equilibrium Conditions
Chapter 4: Analysis of simple Structures
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Analysis of Plane Trusses
4.2.1 Method of Joints
4.2.2 Method of Sections
4.3 Analysis of Frames and Simple Machines
Chapter 5: Centroids
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Center of gravity
5.3. Centroids of lines, Areas, and Volumes
5.4. Centroids of composite bodies
5.5. Determination of centroid by integrations
Chapter 6: Area Moments of Inertia
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Moment of inertia of plane areas and curves
6.3. Moments of inertia of Composite areas
6.4. Products of Inertia and
Rotation of Axes Chapter 7: Friction
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Types of Friction
7.3. Characteristics of dry friction Application of Friction in Machines
Pre-requisites Phys 1011
Semester Year II, Semester I
Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorials, assignments and project
Mode of assessment Quizzes (25%), assignments (10%), Team project (15%) and Final Exam (50%)
Attendance Requirements A student must attend minimum of 85% attendance
 Andrew Pytel, Jaan Kiusalaas, Engineering Mechanics: Statics (SI Edition), 3rd
Edition, CEngage Learning, 2010
 Anthony M. Bedford, Wallace Fowler, Engineering Mechanics: Statics &
Literature Dynamics, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall Inc.,2007
 Francesco Costanzo and Michael E. Plesha, Engineering mechanics: Statics; 1st
Edition, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2010
 J. L. Meriam and L.G. Kraige., Engineering mechanics: Statics (SI version), 8th
Edition, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2016
 R. C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 14th Edition, Prentice Hall; 2016
Civil Engineering
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Course Title Engineering Mechanics II:
Module Basic Engineering Mechanics
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
Study Hours Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home study Total Hour
2 3 - 3 8
Up on successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
 To provide students with a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and
applications of engineering mechanics.
 Select appropriate coordinate systems for physical systems and analyze motion
variables such as position, velocity, and acceleration.
 Conduct kinematic analysis for the velocity & acceleration of moving bodies.
Course Objectives  Draw free-body-diagram for rigid body in motion
 Apply principle of conservation of energy
 Apply Newton's Law of Motion to rigid body motion
 Apply principles of impulse and momentum of a rigid body
 This course prepares students to handle assignments related to fluid dynamics during
Competences to be their Hydraulics II as in flow through pipes and pumps and Hydropower course as in
acquired/course level surge tank design and surge analysis.
competences
Course Description Basic equations of motion; Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies;
Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies
Chapter 1: Introduction to Dynamics

1.1 Basic concepts
1.2 Equations of motion
1.3 Gravitation
Chapter 2: Kinematics of particles
Course Outline 2.1 Introduction
2.2 Rectangular motion
2.3 Plane curvilinear motion
2.4 Coordinate systems
2.5 Relative motion
2.6 Constrained motion
Chapter 3: Kinetics of Particles
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Newton‟s second law
3.3 Work Energy equation
3.4 Impulse and Momentum
3.5 Conservation of Energy and Momentum
3.6 Special applications/Impact/
Chapter 4: Kinematics of rigid bodies
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Fixed axis rotation
4.3 Absolute motion
4.4 Relative motion
Chapter 5: Kinetics of rigid bodies
5.1 Introduction
5.2 General equations of motion
5.3 Work Energy method
5.4 Impulse and Momentum
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Pre-requisites CEng1051 Engineering Mechanics I (Statics)
Semester Year II, Semester II
Attendance A student must attend minimum of 85% attendance
Requirements
Literature 1. Meriam J.L., Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics, 6th ed., 2003.
2. Hibbeler, Rusel M., Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics,10th ed., 2003
3. Beer, Johnston, Clausen, Eisenberg, Cornwell, Vector Mechanics for Engineers:
Dynamics, 9th ed., 2004.
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Civil Engineering
Module Title BASIC ENGINEERING SKILLS
Module Category General
Module Number 06
Module Code CENG-M2063
Total Study hours per week Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total Hour
1 1 2 2 6
The module aims to develop fundamental capability of visual and graphical
communications in the construction industry. It involves interpretation and creation of
Module Objectives graphical presentation using computer aided drafting software. You will gain hands on
experience on comprehensive drawing, modifying and organizational tools through a
series of practical exercises and demonstrations. There will be particular emphasis on
civil engineering drawings.
 The skill to draw sectional, pictorial and perspective drawings
Module Competencies  Ability to operate basic and more advanced functions of AutoCAD efficiently;
 Create typical civil engineering drawings including reinforced and steel structures,
drainage works and road works.
Module Mode of Delivery Parallel
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous Assessment (Quizzes, assignments), Term Projects, Presentations and Final
Techniques Exam
CEng 2043 Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) 5
MEng 2011 Engineering Drawing 5
Total ECTS 10
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Course Title Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Module
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
Hour
2 - 3 3 8
Course Objectives  Students will learn Application Software for Civil Engineering
Competences to be 
acquired/course level
competences
Course Description This course covers
 Auto cad
Introduction to AutoCAD
The users interface: Tool bars‟ The menu bars, shortcut menus, command
Windows, design center, tool palates, customize the drawing environment, start,
organize, and save drawings. Control the drawing views: change views. Choose a
work process: create single-view drawing, create multiple-view layouts. Create &
Course Outline modify objects: control the properties of objects: include layer, line type, color, line
weight, and plot style. Use precision tools, draw geometric objects, plot and publish
drawing.
Pre-requisites MEng2011
Requirements
Literature
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Civil Engineering
Module Title ADVANCED ENGINEERING COMPUTATIONAL METHODS
Module Category Core
Module Number 08
Total Study hours per week Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total
Hour
9 9 3 13 34
The module is designed to introduce students in advanced mathematical and
numerical methods to analyze and model civil engineering problems. The
model will also introduce statistical method to analyze data related to civil
engineering works. Moreover, this module also focuses on problem-solving
techniques and skills for civil engineering problems by using software
Module Objectives packages such as MATLAB, Fortran, C++, VB.NET, and Java… It will
enlighten students on the fundamental principles and concepts of differential
equations for engineers. It will also introduce aimed at exposing students to
principles and tools to support appropriate quantitative analysis and introduce
students with a functional sense of statistics. We introduce students to
statistical modeling and cover exploratory data analysis, probability theory,
random variables, probability mass and density functions.
After Successful completion of this module, students will be able to solve civil
engineering problems using numerical methods. Student gets basic knowledge
Module Competencies about software packages. Moreover, the module aims to develop a good
conceptual and visual
Understanding of the fundamentals of the mathematics of differential and the
beginning of integral calculus as applied in engineering contexts.
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous Assessment (Quizzes, assignments), Term Projects, Presentations
Techniques and Final Exam
Stat 2083 Probability and Statistics 5
CEng 3081 Numerical Methods 5
Total ECTS 10
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Civil Engineering
Course Number Stat 2083
Course Title Probability and Statistics
Program BSc Degree in Civil Engineering
Module Advanced Engineering Computational methods
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 0 3 8
After successful completion of this course the students shall have a general
understanding of the:
 Methods of collecting statistical data (specifically sampling techniques)
 Summarizing data ( construction of frequency distributions)
Course Objectives  Basic concepts and computations of probability,
 Different probability distributions (continuous and discrete),
 Making inferences (estimation of population parameters and tests of
hypotheses)
Students will be able to:
 Understand the concepts of probability and statistics.
 Acquire basic knowledge of fundamental probability distribution functions,
Competences to be discrete and continuous, univariate and multi-variate.
acquired/course level  Estimate and interpret correlation coefficient.
competences
 Carry out point and interval estimations involving normal populations.
 Understand hypothesis testing and the meaning of the null hypothesis.
 Have an appreciation for Monte Carlo simulation techniques.
 Participate in engineering projects that embody probabilistic and statistical
components.
This course introduces
 Probability theory.
Course Description  Random variables and random distribution.
 Discrete and continuous density functions.
 Bivariate distribution.
 Introduction to statistics.
 Frequency distributions.
 Measures of central distribution and dispersion.
 Regression and correlation coefficients
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Meaning of the Term Statistics; Some Basic Terminologies (Population,
Sample, Parameter, Statistic, Qualitative variable, Quantitative
variableDiscrete& Continuous); Descriptive & Inferential Statistics
CHAPTER TWO: FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTIONS
Absolute Frequency Distributions (Discrete data, Continuous data);
Relative Frequency Distributions; Cumulative Frequency Distributions
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CHAPTER THREE: NUMERICAL SUMMARIES OF DATA
PART A: The Arithmetic Mean (Simple, Weighted, and Combined); the
Median; the mode; Quartiles.
PART B: The Range & Coefficient of the Range; The Interquartile Range
&
Coefficient of the Interquartile Range; The Standard deviation &
Coefficient of Variation
CHAPTER FOUR: BASIC PROBABILITY CONCEPTS
*Elements of Set Theory; Combinatorial Problems (Multiplication
principle, Permutations, and Combinations); Some Probabilistic Terms (
Random experiment, Outcome, Sample space, Event, Mutually exclusive,
Exhaustive, Equally likely); Definition of Probability (Classical
definition, Relative frequency definition, and Axiomatic definition);
Additive Theorem of Probability; Conditional Probability; Multiplicative
Theorem of Probability; Bayes' Formula; Independent Events
CHAPTER FIVE: RANDOM VARIABLES
General Notion of a Random Variable; Discrete Random Variables &
Probability Mass Functions (Pdf); Continuous Random Variables &
Probability Density Functions(Pdf); Cumulative Distribution
Function(Cdf); The Expected Value of an R.V.; The Variance of an R.V.;
Tchebichev's Inequality
CHAPTER SIX: SPECIAL DISTRIBUTIONS
The Binomial Distribution; The Poisson Distribution; The Poisson
Approximation to the Binomial Distribution; The Uniform (or Rectangular)
Distribution; The Normal (or Gaussian) Distribution
Pre-requisites None

Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorials and assignments
Mode of assessment Quizzes (15%), assignments (15%), Test (20%) and Final Exam (50%)
Requirements
References REFERENCES .
1) Bluman, A.G. Elementary Statistics: A Step by Step approach (3rd ed.).
2) DeGrot, M.H. (1989). Probability and Statistics (2nd ed.), AddfsonWesley Publishin'g Co.
3) Johnson, R. (2005). Miller and Freund's Probability and Statistics for Engineers (7th
ed.),
4) Meyer P.L. (1989). Introductory Probability and Statistical Application (2nd ed.),
Addison-Wesley.
5) Soong, T.T. (2004). Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics for Engineers, John
Wiley & Sons Ltd.
6) Spiegel, M.R. & Stephens, L.J. (2008). Schaum's Outlines: Theory and Problems of
Statistics (4th ed.) McGraw-Hili Inc
7) Tijms, H. (2007). Understanding Probability (2nd ed.), Cambridge University Press.
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Numerical Methods
Module Advanced Engineering Computational methods
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
Hour
2 1 2 3 8
 Apply mathematical and numerical methods to model and solve civil
engineering problems.
 to solve mathematical expressions of engineering and scientific problems
 Implement different methods such as bisection, Newton-Raphson and secant
Course Objectives methods for numerical solutions of nonlinear equations.
 Evaluate first, second order derivatives and Integrations using numerical
methods
 Implement Euler’s and Runge-Kutta methods for solving ordinary differential
equations.
 Perform linear least squares and nonlinear regression.
 Define and perform different techniques to solve linear and nonlinear
systems of equations.
After Successful completion of this course, student will be able to
 Demonstrate the relative performance of bisection, Newton-Raphson, and
secant methods.
Competences to be  Evaluate first and second order derivatives from numerical evaluations of
acquired/course level continuous functions or table lookup of discrete data
competences  Derive and apply the trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule of integration.
 Distinguish Simpson’s method from the trapezoidal rule.
 Define and distinguish between ordinary and partial differential equations.
 Apply the shooting method to solve boundary-value problems.
The course covers the following: Mathematical modeling; roots of equations; solutions
of systems of linear algebraic equations; solutions of systems of nonlinear equations;
Course Description curve fitting; numerical differentiation and integration; and numerical solution of
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE)
Chapter 1: Mathematical Modeling
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Mathematical models
1.3. Errors and Approximations
1.3.1. Computational Errors
1.3.2. Absolute and Relative Errors
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Chapter 2: Solutions of Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Gauss Elimination Method
2.3 LU Decomposition Method
2.4 Iterative Solution of Linear Systems
2.4.1 Gauss-Seidel Method
2.4.2 Jacobi Method
Chapter 3: Solutions of Systems of Non-Linear Equations
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Iterative method
3.3 Newton-Raphson method
Chapter 4: Curve Fitting
4.2 Least- Squares Regression
4.2.1 Linear Regression
4.2.2 Linearization of Nonlinear Relationships
4.3 Polynomial Interpolation
4.3.1 Newton Interpolating Polynomials
4.3.2 Lagrange Interpolating Polynomials
4.4 Spline Interpolation
4.4.1 Introduction to Splines
4.4.2 Quadratic and Cubic Splines
Chapter 5: Numerical Differentiation and Integration
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Numerical Differentiation
5.2.1 Lower order differentiation methods
5.2.2 High-accuracy differentiation Formulas
5.3 Numerical Integration
5.3.1 Newton-Cotes Integration Formulas
5.3.2 The Trapezoidal Rule
5.3.3 Simpson’s Rules
Chapter 6: Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Euler method
6.3 Runge-Kutta Methods
Chapter 7: Finite difference method
7.1 Introduction
7.2 FDM for 1st order PDE
7.3 FDM for 2nd order PDE
Pre-requisites EEng 1052, Math 2042
Semester Year III, Semester I
Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorials and assignments
Mode of assessment Quizzes (15%), assignments (15%), Test (20%) and Final Exam (50%)
Requirements
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 Jaan Kiusalaas, Numerical Methods in Engineering with MATLAB, 2nd Edition,
Cambridge university press, 2010
 J.D.Hoffman, Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists,2nd Edition, Marcel
Dekker, Inc, 2001
 Ramin S. Esfandiari, Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists using
Literature MATLAB, CRC Press ,2013
 Richard L. Burden and J. Douglas Faires, Numerical Analysis,9th Edition,
Brooks/Cole, CEngage Learning, 2011
 Steven C. Chapra, Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for Engineers
and Scientists,4th Edition, McGraw-Hill Education,2018
 Steven C. Chapra and Raymond P. Canale., Numerical Methods for Engineers,7 th
Edition, McGraw-Hill Education,2015
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Civil Engineering
Module Title ENGINEERING SURVEYING
Module Number CENG-M2091
Module Code 09
4 6 12 6 28
In this module, students will be introduced with basic survey measurements like
angle, distance, elevation, and computation of coordinates. Students will learn how to
detect and correct errors in survey measurements. Students learn how to establish
control points using different method and how to prepare and interpret topographic
Module Objectives maps and aerial photographs. Students understand setting out methods for
construction of different civil engineering infrastructures. Students also understand
coordinate systems used in Ethiopia and the application of GNSS, remote sensing
and Geographic Information system for Civil Engineering. Students will learn the
usage of different surveying equipment and the preparation of field book records.
At the successful completion of the module, students will be competent with the
measurement of angles, distance and elevation and correct its error. The can also
Module Competencies establish control points and compute its coordinates. Students can prepare
topographic maps.
Module Learning and Lecture, tutorials, field practical exercise
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Tests, quiz, assignments, field work reports, presentations and exams
Techniques
CEng 2091 Engineering Surveying I 5
CEng 2092 Engineering Surveying II 5
CEng 2093 Integrated Surveying Field Practices 2
Total ECTS 12
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Course Title Engineering Surveying I
Module Engineering Surveying
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 0 3 2 10
This course is mainly designed to show the basic principles of determining
Course Objectives relative position of points on earth surface by measuring distance, angle and
elevation with different instruments and techniques.
Competences to be After the successful completion of the course students will be able to understand
acquired/course level the basic of surveying and measure angle/direction, distance and elevation,
competences compute errors and coordinates
Introduction to surveying; types of survey and instruments, Scale and Unit of
Measurements, error and types of error in survey measurement, Leveling;
Heights, datum and bench marks, Calculating reduced levels, Sources of error in
leveling, Angle measurement; Definition of horizontal and vertical angles,
Accuracy of angle measurement, Electronic theodolites, Optical theodolites,
Course Description Measuring and setting out angles, Sources of error when measuring and setting
out angles, Distance measurement: taping; Measurements and methods,
Systematic errors in taping, Total stations; Electromagnetic distance
measurement, Electronic data recording and processing, Coordinate computation
using total stations, Sources of error for total stations, Control survey; Traversing
and coordinate calculations, Intersection and resection, Control networks, and
Field Practice
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Types of surveying
1.2 Types of Instruments
1.3 Scale and Units of
measurement Chapter 2 Error in
Measurement
2.1 Types and sources of error
2.2 Precision and accuracy
Course Outline 2.3 Propagation of variances and standard errors
2.4 Least squares
adjustment Chapter 3
Leveling
3.1 Heights, datum and bench marks
3.2 Leveling equipment
3.3 Field procedure for leveling
3.4 Calculating reduced levels
3.5 Precision of leveling
3.6 Sources of error in leveling
3.7 Other leveling methods
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3.8 Engineering Application of Leveling
Chapter 4 Angle measurement
4.1 Definition of horizontal and vertical angles
4.2 Accuracy of angle measurement
4.3 Electronic theodolites
4.4 Optical theodolites
4.5 Measuring and setting out angles
4.6 Azimuth and Bearing
4.7 Sources of error when measuring and setting out
angles Chapter 5 Distance measurement: taping and EDM
5.1 Tape Measurements and methods
5.2 Systematic errors in taping
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5.4 Electromagnetic distance measurement
5.5 Trigonometric Leveling
5.6 Coordinate Computation using Total
Station Chapter 6 Control Survey
6.1 Control surveys
6.2 Rectangular and polar coordinates
6.3 Coordinate transformations
6.4 Planning and fieldwork required for traversing
6.5 Traverse calculations
6.6 Traversing with total stations
6.7 Intersection and resection
6.8 Control networks
Pre-requisites None
Mode of delivery Lectures , tutorial exercises, field practices
Mode of assessment Tests, quiz, assignments, field reports, presentations and exams
Attendance Minimum of 85 % attendance during lectures and 100 % attendance during practical
Requirements work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
 Schofield W., Beach M. (2007) Engineering Surveying, 6th edition, Elsevier.
 Uren, J. and Price, W.F. (2010), Surveying for Engineers, 5th edition, Palgrave
Literature/References Macmillan.
 Wolf, P. R. and Ghilani, C. D. (2012), Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to
Geomatics, 13th edition, Prentice Hall.
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Engineering Surveying II
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 0 3 2 10
This course is mainly designed to cover advanced topics in surveying. It includes
coordinate system used in Ethiopia, preparation of topographic maps from ground
Course Objectives survey and aerial photographs. Students will able to set out civil engineering
infrastructures such as highway curves, buildings and bridges. In addition, students
will be familiarized the application of emerging techniques for civil engineering
including remote sensing, GNSS and GIS.
After the successful completion of the course, students will be able to understand
coordinate systems used in Ethiopia and able to transform from one coordinate system
Competences to be to another. Students will be able to prepare topographic map using contour lines and
acquired/course level digital elevation models from ground survey and photogrammetry. In addition,
competences students able to set out civil engineering infrastructures for construction purpose and
able to understand the application of emerging
Technologies for civil engineering.
Reference and Coordinate Systems in Ethiopia; Topographic Survey and mapping:
methods of representing topography, methods of contouring, characteristic of contour
lines, application of contour maps, Digital elevation models( DEM), Setting out
Course Description survey (Curves, Buildings, Bridge, Culvert, Pipe Lines and Underground Survey
(Tunneling))), Application of Photogrammetry for civil engineering, Introduction to
Remote Sensing, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and Geographic
Information System (GIS), Field practice.
Chapter 1: Coordinate System
1.1 Geoids and ellipsoids
1.2 Heights System
1.3 Reference systems and reference frames
1.4 Coordinate transformations
1.5 Deformation Monitoring
Techniques Chapter 2: Topographic
Course Outline Surveying and Mapping
2.1 Basic Methods for Performing Mapping Surveys
2.2 Contours
2.3 Digital Elevation Models
2.4 Map Drafting
2.5 Source of Error in Mapping
2.6 Application of topographic maps for Civil
Engineering Chapter 3 - Setting out Survey
3.1 Highway Curves and Setting Out
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3.2 Building Setting out
3.3 Setting Out of Bridge and Culvert
3.4 Setting Out of Drainage Lines or Pipes
3.5 Underground
Survey Chapter 4 -
Photogrammetry
4.1 Principles of Photography and Imaging
4.2 Vertical photographs
4.3 Stereoscope viewing and parallax,
4.4 Introduction to Analytical Photogrammetry
4.5 Control for Aerial Photogrammetry
4.6 DEM generation and Ortho-rectification
4.7 Project
Planning Chapter 5 -
Introduction to GNSS
5.1 The development of GNSS
5.2 Components of GNSS
5.3 GPS positioning methods
5.4 Errors in GPS
5.5 Differential and relative GPS
5.6 Surveying with GNSS
5.7 GNSS in engineering
surveying Chapter 6 - Introduction
to Remote Sensing
6.1 Principle of remote sensing
6.2 Types of resolution
6.3 Types of satellite
images Chapter 7 –
Introduction to GIS
7.1 GIS Data Sources and Classifications
7.2 Spatial Data
7.3 Non-spatial Data
7.4 GIS Analytical
Functions GIS Applications
Pre-requisites CEng 2091
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, field d work exercises
Mode of assessment Continuous assessment (tests, assignments, field practice reports, presentations and
final
3.6 exam)
Attendance Minimum of 85 % attendance during lectures and 100 % attendance during practical
Requirements work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps.
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 Schofield W., Beach M. (2007) Engineering Surveying, 6th edition, Elsevier.
 Uren, J. and Price, W.F. (2010), Surveying for Engineers, 5th edition,
Literature/References Palgrave Macmillan.
 Wolf, P. R. and Ghilani, C. D. (2012), Elementary Surveying: An
Introduction to Geomatics, 13th edition, Prentice Hall.
Civil Engineering
Course Title Integrated Surveying Field Practices
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 2
Hour
0 0 2 2 10
Students who successfully complete this course will be:
Course Objectives Exposed to field exercise in surveying
Competences to be  Analyze and interpret data independently and come up with contour maps for a
acquired/course level given plot.
competences  Know how surveying data is clearly and ethically reported
 Work with others, respect the contributions of others, resolve difficulties, and
understand responsibility.
control survey
 topographic survey
 highway alignment
 Canal alignment
 leveling work
Course Description  triangulation
Course Outline
Semester Year III, Semester II
Mode of delivery Field work
Mode of assessment field work reports, presentations
Attendance A student must attend 100 % field practices
Requirements
 Uren, J. and Price, W.F. (2005), Surveying for Engineers, 4th edition, Palgrave
Macmillan
Literature/References
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Civil Engineering
Module Title FUNDAMENTALS OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING THEORIES
Module Number 10
Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total
Total Study hours per week Hour
6 6 - 8 20
The module is designed to introduce students’ various analytical methods
for determining the mechanical behavior of solid bodies (stress, strain,
strength, stiffness, deflection, and stability) subjected to various types of
loading which include: axial loading, bending, shear, torsion, or a
combination. It will also introduce determination of several types of load on
structures based on Ethiopian Building Code Standards. Moreover, the
module will explain different methods that analyze statically determinate
Module Objectives structures to compute deflection in structural components. These different
analyses include the Direct Integration, Moment-Area, Conjugate-Beam;
Virtual Work and Graphical multiplication Methods. The module will cover
the construction of influence lines for both statically determinate and
indeterminate structures. Analyze statically indeterminate structures using
Slope Deflection, Cross method of moment distribution and Kani’s
Methods. It will enlighten students on the fundamental principles and
concepts of structural analysis. It will also introduce structural analysis
software packages used widely in practice.
After Successful completion of this module, students will be able to evaluate
deformed shape and internal stresses in basic structural members such as
beams, columns and frames. Student gets basic knowledge to the
Module Competencies construction of influence lines for both statically determinate and
indeterminate structures. And students will develop their background in
structural analysis by applying a variety of techniques for determining the
deflections of a number of basic structural elements: beams, frames and
trusses.
Module Learning and
Lectures, tutorials, Project work and Presentation
Teaching Method
Total ECTS 14 Credit Point
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CEng 2101 Strength of Materials 7
CEng 3102 Theory of Structures I 7
Total ECTS 14
Civil Engineering
Course Title Strength of Materials
Module Fundamental Structural Engineering Theories
Module TBA
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 7
Lecture Tutorial Practice or Home study Total Hour
Study Hours Laboratory
3 3 - 4 10
- Determine the mechanical behavior of solid bodies (stress, strain, strength,
stiffness, deflection, and stability) subjected to various types of loading
- Enhance for the determination of stress due to axial loading, bending, shear,
torsion, or a combination.
- Determine Internal forces and Bending moment at a section of beam and
Course Objectives
- Draw axial force, Shear force and bending moment diagrams
- To evaluate the external reactions, the deformed shape and internal stresses in the
structure
- To evaluate stress, strain for axial loading, bending
- To evaluate stress Torsion of a Circular Shaft and Noncircular Members
- To Analyses of plane stress and Stability of compressive members
- Enhance for the determination of deflection for statically determinate structures
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering dealing with
mechanics of materials under axial loading, torsion, bending, and combined
Competences to be
loading.
acquired/course
- Draw axial force, torque, shear and moment diagrams of simple members
level competences
subject to combined loading.
- Compute stresses and s trains in simple members subject to axial loading,
torsion, bending, and combined loading.
- Compute buckling load of compressive members.
The course covers the following: Introduction to Strength of Materials, Stress and
strain of axially loaded members, Internal Actions in beams, Torsion, Flexural and
Course Description
Shearing stresses in beam, Analysis of plane stress, Deflection of Statically
Determinate Structures and Stability of compressive members.
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 2: Stress and strain of axially loaded members
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Stress
Course Outline 2.2.1. Normal stress under Axial Loading
2.2.2. Shearing stress,
2.2.3. Allowable Stresses and Allowable Loads
2.2.4. Design of axially loaded members
2.3. Strain
2.3.1. Normal Strain under Axial Loading
2.3.2. Stress-Strain Diagram
2.3.3. Hooke’s Law; Modulus of Elasticity
2.4. Deformations of Members under Axial Loading
2.5. Thermal strain
2.6. Poisson’s Ratio and Generalized Hooke’s Law
Chapter 3: Internal Actions in Beams

3.1. Introduction
3.2. Types of Beams, Loads, and Reactions
3.3. Diagrammatic representations of internal
actions in beams 3.4.Axial Force, Shear Force and
Bending Moments 3.5.Axial force, Shear force and
bending moment diagrams
3.6.Relationships between Loads, Shear forces and Bending moment
Chapter 4: Torsion
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Torsion of a Circular Shaft
4.3. Torsion of a thin-walled members
4.4. Torsional Deformations in a Circular Shaft
4.5. Angle of Twist
Chapter 5: Flexural and Shearing stresses in beams

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Stress due to pure bending
5.3 Stress distribution
5.4 Shearing Stresses in a Beam
5.5 Unsymmetrical bending
5.6 Stresses under Combined Loadings
Chapter 6: Analysis of plane stress
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Compound Stresses, combined Stresses
6.3. Transformation of Plane Stress
6.4. Transformations of Stress and Strain
6.4.1. Transformation of Plane Stress
6.4.2. Principal Stresses: Maximum Shearing Stress
6.4.3. Mohr's Circle of stresses and strain
Chapter 7: Deflections of Statically Determinate Structures
7.1. Direct Integration Method
7.2. Moment-Area Method
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7.3. Conjugate-Beam Method
7.4. Virtual Work Method
7.5. Principle of Superposition
Chapter 8: Stability of compressive members
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Buckling and Stability
8.3. Euler’s Formula for Pin-Ended Columns
8.4. Euler’s Formula to columns with other End Conditions
Pre-requisites GEng 2042, CEng 2051

Attendance
A student must attend minimum of 85% attendance
Requirements
1. A. Kassimali, Structural Analysis, 4th edition. Christopher M. Shortt, 2011
2. Dietmar Gross, Wolfgang Ehlers, Peter Wriggers, Statics-Formulas and
Problems, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany 2017
3. Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell Johnston, Jr., Mechanics of Materials,
6thEdition. McGraw-Hill, 2012
4. James M. Gere and Barry J. Goodno, Mechanics of Materials, 7th Edition.
CEngage Learning ,2009
5. James M. Gere and Barry J. Goodno, Mechanics of Materials, 7thedition.
Literature
CEngage Learning, 2009
6. J.L. Meriam, L.G Kraige, Engineering Mechanics I,8th edition, Jhon Wiley
and Sons Singapore, 2016,
7. Kenneth M. Leet, Chia-Ming Uang and Anne M. Gilbert, Fundamentals of
Structural Analysis, 5th edition. McGraw-Hill Education, 2018
8. Michael E. Plesha, Gary L. Gray, Engineering Mechanics: Statics,
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.2010
9. R.C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, 8th edition. Prentice Hall, Pearson Education,
Inc. 2012
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Theory of Structures I
Module Fundamental Structural Engineering Theories
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 7
Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home study Total Hour
Study Hours
3 3 - 4 10
- Identify structural classification and stability of structures
- Environmental and several load types on structures based on Ethiopian
Building Code Standards (ES-EN 1991-1-4-2005 and ES- EN 1998-1-1-
2005).
- Develop/ construct influence lines for statically determinate structures
- Enhance for the determination of deflection for statically determinate
structures
Course Objectives - Present different analysis mechanics for the deflection of determinate
structures / beams, trusses, and frames/using Direct Integration, Moment-
Area, Conjugate-Beam, Virtual Work, Graphical multiplication Methods.
- analysis statically indeterminate structures using consistent deformation
method
- To identify the joint displacements in a structure (kinematic indeterminacy)
- analysis statically indeterminate structures
 To present different analysis mechanics for the analysis of statically
indeterminate structures such as Slope Deflection Method, Cross
Method of Moment Distribution, Kani’s Method of Moment
Distribution.
- Construct Influence Lines for indeterminate structures
- Analyze indeterminate structures using structural analysis soft-wares
Student gets basic knowledge
- To evaluate the external reactions, the deformed shape and internal stresses
in the structure
- To analysis determinate structures by applying a variety of techniques for
determining the deflections of a number of basic structural elements:
beams, frames and trusses. These elements represent the basic components
used to form more complex structural systems.
Competences to be - To carry out analysis of statically indeterminate structures using consistent
acquired/course deformation method
level competences - To evaluate the external reactions, the deformed shape and internal stresses
in the structure
- To analysis indeterminate structures by applying a variety of techniques.
These elements represent the basic components used to form more complex
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structural systems.
- To carry out analysis of statically indeterminate structures using Slope
Deflection Method, Cross Method of Moment Distribution, Kani
Method of Moment
Distribution.
The course covers the following: Stability & Determinacy of Structures, Loads on
Structures, Influence Lines (IL) for statically determinate Structures, Analysis of
Indeterminate structures, and Influence Lines (IL) for statically indeterminate
Course Description
Structures.
In the analysis of indeterminate structures, it includes: Consistent deformation
method, Slope
Deflection Method, Cross Method of Moment Distribution, Kani’s Method of
Moment Distribution
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Chapter 1: Stability & Determinacy of Structures
1.1. Introduction
1.2 Stability of Structures
1.3 Determinacy of Structures
Chapter 2: Loads on Structures
2.1. Dead Loads
2.2. Live Loads
2.3. Environmental Loads (wind loads, Earthquake forces)
2.4. Hydrostatic and Soil Pressures
2.5. Load Combinations
Chapter 3: Influence Lines (IL) for statically Determinate Structures
3.1 review on Analysis of Determinate Structures
3.2 IL for Beams (IL for reactions, shear forces and bending moment)
3.3 IL for paneled girders
3.4 IL for trusses
Chapter 4: Analysis of Indeterminate Structures
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Kinematic Indeterminacy of Structures
Course Outline 4.3 Consistent Deformation Method
4.3.1 Analysis of Indeterminate Beams
4.3.2 Analysis of Indeterminate Trusses
4.4 Slope Deflection Method
4.4.1 Sign Convention
4.4.2 Derivation of Slope Deflection Equation
4.4.3 Analysis of Continuous Beams
4.4.4 Analysis of Frames
4.5 Cross Method of Moment Distribution
4.5.1 Basic Concept of the Moment-Distribution Method
4.5.2 Stiffness, Carry over and distribution factors
4.5.3 Analysis of Continuous Beams
4.5.4 Analysis of Frames
4.6 Kani’s Method of Moment Distribution
Chapter 5: Influence Lines for indeterminate structures
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Concept and application of Influence Lines
5.3. Muller- Breslau’s principle
5.4. Produce of obtaining Influence Lines
Attendance
Requirements
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1. A. Kassimali, Structural Analysis, 4th edition. Christopher M. Shortt,2011
2. ES-EN 1991-1-1-2015:(Actions on structures - Part 1-1: General actions -Densities,
self-weight, imposed loads for buildings), Ministry of Urban Development &
Construction, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015
3. ES-EN 1991-1-4-2015:(Actions on structures - Part 1-4: General actions –Wind
actions), Ministry of Urban Development & Construction, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
2015
4. ES-EN 1998-1-1-2015:(Design of structures for earthquake resistance –
Literature
Part 1: General rules, seismic actions and rules for buildings), Ministry of
Urban Development & Construction, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015
5. James M. Gere and Barry J. Goodno, Mechanics of Materials, 7thedition. CEngage
Learning, 2009
6. Kenneth M. Leet, Chia-Ming Uang andAnne M. Gilbert, Fundamentals of
Structural Analysis, 5thedition.McGraw-Hill Education, 2018
7. R.C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, 8th edition. Prentice Hall, Pearson Education,
Inc.2012
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Civil Engineering
Module Title MATERIALS BUILDING ENGINEERING
Module Category CORE
Module Number 11
Total Study hours per week Lecture Tut/sem Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total Hour
6 2 9 9 26
This module emphasizes on the engineering skills required to design a
building for any purpose. It will detail the principles on selection of materials
and construction techniques for several parts of a building such as
Module Objectives foundations, walls and ceilings. It will teach students how to draw and read
building plans and drawings. It will introduce drafting software packages
such as AutoCAD. Additional design requirements such as lighting, moisture
protection, and heat and noise insulation will also be covered in the module.
A student who successfully completes the module will proficiently identify
elements of a building. The student can apply appropriate principles to plan
Module Competencies and layout buildings according to function, aesthetic and economy. She/he
can draw and read building drawings either by hand or using apt software.
She/he can select suitable material for the construction of buildings.
Module Learning and Lectures, tutorials and Computer Lab exercises
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Tests, quizzes, Individual or Group Exercises, Computer Lab exercises,
Techniques Exam.
Total ECTS 13
CEng 3111 Construction Materials 5
CEng 3112 Fundamental of Architecture 5
CEng 4113 Building Construction 3
Total ECTS 13
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Construction Materials
Module Title MATERIALS BUILDING ENGINEERING
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 0 3 3 10
At the end of this course the students will
 Be acquainted with the overall construction process and understand the criterion for
selection of construction materials, their classification method and nature of materials
at the atomic level.
Course Objectives  Be familiar with the different tests, w h i c h need to be conducted to determine the
mechanical properties of material.
 Understand nature and performance of materials under different types of load.
 Be able to understand the production processes, properties, types, uses and testing of
different construction materials in civil engineering practices.
 Have awareness for the interrelation of materials, design and construction.
Students will develop the following skills:
 An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the overall construction
process.
 An ability to assess the appropriate use of materials, and select various materials
according to the technical requirements.
Competences to  An ability to analyze the performance of materials under different types of load.
be  An ability to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of production processes,
Acquired/course properties and uses of different types of construction materials such as cementing
level competences materials, mortar, concrete, ferrous & non-ferrous metals, timber & timber products,
clay products and building blocks.
 Capacity to carry out concrete mix design process using different types of methods
and determine the proportion.
 A capacity to carry out different types of physical and mechanical tests to determine
the property of materials and interpret test results.
 Ability to understand different standard technical specification and testing methods.
This course is intended to cover:
 General introduction on construction process
 Classification and nature of materials
 Mechanical properties of materials; nature and performance of materials under load.
 Cementing materials: production and use of lime, gypsum and cement Types and
Course properties of cement;
Description  Mortar; Concrete: concrete making materials, mix design, fresh and hardened
concrete properties, curing techniques; concrete admixtures
 Metals in constructions; Properties of steel and aluminum alloys;
 Timber and timber products; Clay and clay products; Building blocks; Building
stones.
 Bitumen materials (asphalts) and rubber and polymeric materials
Course Online 1. CLASSIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTIONMATERIALS
1.1. General Introduction of construction
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1.1.1 Construction Industry
1.1.2 Main Parties in Construction Project
1.1.3 Lie Cycle of Construction Project
1.1.4 Resource for construction Industry
1.1.5 Construction Materials
1.1.6 Selection of Construction Materials
1.2. Classification of Materials
1.3. Nature of Materials
1.3.1 Interatomic attraction
1.3.2 Interatomic distances
1.3.3 Atomic arrangements
2. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OFMATERIALS
2.1 Testing of materials for mechanical properties
2.2 The tension test
2.3 The compression test
2.4 The shear test
2.5 The bending test
2.6 Relationship b/n material properties
3. CEMENTING MATERIALS
3.1 Lime
3.1.1 Production of lime
3.1.2 Setting and hardening of lime
3.1.3 Use of lime
3.1.4 Standards on lime
3.1.5 Tests On lime
3.2 Gypsum
3.2.1 Manufacturing of plasters
3.2.2 Plaster of Paris
3.2.3 Hard finish plaster
3.2.4 Other derivatives of gypsum
3.3 Cement
3.3.1 Production of Portland cement
3.3.2 Mineral composition of Portland cement
3.3.3 Hydration of Portland cement
3.3.4 Structure of hydrated cement
3.3.5 Types and uses of Portland cement
3.3.6 Tests on the properties of Portland cement
3.4 Asphalts
3.1.1 Bituminous material
3.1.2 Sources of bituminous material
3.1.3 Types of bituminous material
3.1.4 Tests of bituminous material
4. MORTAR, CONCRETE, ASPHALT MAKING MATERIALS AND PLAIN
CONCRETE
4.1 Mortar
4.1.1 Mortar mixes
4.1.2 Properties of mortar
4.1.3 Materials for mortar
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4.1.4 Batching and mixing
4.2 Concrete Making Materials
4.2.1 Aggregates
4.2.2 Properties of aggregates
4.2.3 Classification and Testing of aggregates
4.2.4 Water
4.2.5 Admixtures
4.2.6 Types of concrete
4.2.7 Plain Concrete
4.2.8 Process of manufacturing of concrete
4.2.9 Properties of fresh concrete
4.2.10 Shrinkage and creep
4.2.11 Strength of concrete
4.2.12 Durability of concrete
4.2.13 Concrete mix design process
4.2.14 Concrete testing
4.3 Asphalt Making
4.3.1 Aggregates (unbound Pavement materials)
4.3.2 Sources of aggregates
4.3.3 Aggregate Test
4.3.4 Bitumen and Tests
4.3.5 Mixed Design Procedure and Types of Tests
5. FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METALS
5.1 Classification of metals
5.2 Ferrous metals
5.3 Non-ferrous metal
6. TIMBER AND TIMBER PRODUCTS
3.1. Classification
3.2. Characteristics of timber
3.3. Defects, drying and preservation of timber
3.4. Strength properties of timber
3.5. Conversion of timber
7. WALL MAKING MATERIALS
7.1 Masonry stone
7.2 Bricks
7.3 Hollow concrete blocks
7.4 Polymers and Rubber materials
Pre-requisites None
Semester Year III, semester I
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, class works, assignments and laboratory work
Mode of assessment 
Continuous Assessment 40%

Laboratory work20%, Final Examination 40%

Attendance Requirements A student must attend at least 85 % of the classes and 100% of laboratory sessions.
 Mikyas Abayneh, Construction Materials, AAU printing press, 1987
 Neville, A.M., Properties of fresh concrete
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Literature  Construction materials: Their nature and behavior, Edited by Illston J.M.E and FN Spon, 1984
 Abebe Dinku, Construction materials laboratory manual, AAU printing press, 2002.
 ACI, BS, ACT and ES Standards and Journals.
 W.H. Taylor, Concrete technology & practice
 H, Atkins, Highway materials, soils & concrete

K,N. Derukcher, Materials for civil & Highway Engineers
Civil Engineering
Course Number CEng3112
Course Title Fundamentals of Architecture
Module Title MATERIALS AND BUILDING ENGINEERING
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
1 - 3 2 8
At the end of this course the students will be able:
 To understand the fundamentals of planning and design procedures, and site selection.
 To develop skills and knowledge in the preparation of working drawings.
Course Objectives  To understand the concepts of various components of a low-rise building and their
construction methods.
 To acquire a thorough understanding of the basics of framed structures, shell and dome
structures and prefabricated building systems.
Competences to be Students will develop the following skills:
Acquired/course level  Read architectural drawings, structural drawings, and sanitary drawings.
competences
The course includes:- introduction to architecture with regards to climatic condition,
Landscape architecture and aesthetic design. It also includes space, structure and its
Course Description function, construction of structure related to architecture. It also deals with the drawing of
architectural, structural, plumbing, electrical and connection detail aspects. Reviewing of
plans and drawing of other engineering structure are also included in the course.
1. Introduction to Architecture
2. Space, Function and Planning
3. Architectural Drawing
4. Structural Drawing
5. Electrical Drawing and Power Layout
Course Online 6. Sanitary Drawing
7. Planning and Drawing of Building Accessories
8. Review of Drawing for some civil engineering projects
Pre-requisites None
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, exercises
Mode of assessment Continuous assessment (100%)
Attendance Requirements A student must attend at least 85% of the classes and 100% of lab work
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 Lorraine Farrelly, (2007), The Fundamentals of Architecture, AVA Publishing.
 Mostafa Abd-El-Barr, Hesham El-Rewini (2004), Fundamentals of Computer
Literature Organization and Architecture, Wiley-Interscience.
 Edward Allen, Joseph Iano (2003), Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials
and Methods, Wiley publishers; 4the dition.
 Forrest Wilson, Ron Keenberg, and William Loerke, 1990), Architecture: Fundamental
Issues Van No strand Reinhold.
Civil Engineering
Course Title Building Construction
Module Title MATERIALS AND BUILDING ENGINEERING
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
2 1 1 3 8
At the end of this course the students will
 Be acquainted with the overall building construction process and
 Understand design and performance requirements of building.
Course Objectives  Be able to read and prepare working drawings for building construction
 (Floor plans, elevations, sections and detail drawings).
 Be able to tell the merits and demerits and select different types of material for the
structural system of a building.
 An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the overall Building
Competences to be construction process.
Acquired/course  An ability to read and prepare different types of working drawings (Floor plans,
level competences Elevations, Sections, Detail drawings etc.)
 A capacity to consider different design parameters for planning of a Building and
prepare bubble diagrams.
 An ability to select the right type of materials for structural system of a building.
General Introduction; Building Drawing and Functional Planning of Buildings; Building
structural systems; reinforces concrete structures, steel framed structures, timber structures
Course Description and prefabricated building elements; Building construction elements: And methods, floor
finishes. Walls: types of materials and construction details. Wall finishing: types and
construction details, plastering and painting; Roof: types and functions, construction System,
Roof covering; Other Building construction elements and systems: stairs, doors and
windows, damp proofing
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.6. Resource for Building Construction
1.1. General 2. BUILDING DRAWING
1.2. Building Classifications 2.1. Introduction
1.3. Components of a Building 2.2. Drawing for building construction
Course Online 1.4. Design and performance requirements 2.3. Working drawings
1.5. Project life cycle of a building 2.4. Hatching, symbols and notations
1.6. Main Parties in Building Construction
3. BUILDING STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS 4.5.5 Glass and glazing

3.1. Introduction 4.6. Roof System
3.2. Reinforced concrete structures 4.6.1 Requirements of a roof
3.3. Steel framed structures 4.6.2 Types of roofs
3.4. Timber structures 4.6.3 Roof coverings
3.5. Prefabricated building systems 4.7. Finishing
3.6. Shell and dome structures 4.7.1 Plastering and Pointing
4.7.2 White washing and color washing
4. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
4.7.3 Paints and painting
ELEMENTS
4.7.4 Varnish and varnishing
4.1. Foundations 4.7.5 Miscellaneous finish
4.1.1Essential requirements of a foundation
4.7.6 External finish
4.1.2Types of foundation
4.8. Damp Proofing
4.1.3Site investigation and sub-soil exploration
4.8.1 Source of dampness
4.1.4Excavation for foundation
4.8.2 Effect of dampness
4.2. Floor Systems
4.8.3 Method of damp proofing
1.1.1 Introduction
1.1.2 Components of a floor 4.9 Fire Places
1.1.3 Types of floor 4.9.1 Types of fire-places
1.1.4 Floor finishes 4.9.2 Function and components of a chimney
4.3. Wall System 4.9.3 Typical fire-place dimensions
4.1.1Types of walls 4.1.2External walls 4.9.4 Materials for chimney and fire-place
4.1.3 Walls of block construction construction
4.1.4 Internal walls, Cavity walls and 4.10. Form work and Scaffolding
Opening in walls 4.10.1 Requirements of a good
4.4. Stairs 4.4.1Classification formwork
of stairs 4.10.2 Materials for form work
4.4.2Stairs of different materials 4.4.3Essential 4.10.1 Factors affecting selection of
requirements of a good stair 4.4.4Ladders, formwork
Ramps, Elevators and Escalators 4.10.2 Construction of formwork
4.5. Doors and Windows 4.10.3 Formwork striking and
4.5.1 Location of doors and windows releasing agent
4.5.2 Size of doors and windows 4.10.4 Formwork design principle
4.5.3 Types of doors and windows 4.10.5 Failure of formwork
4.5.4 Fitting for doors and windows 4.10.6 Scaffolds and false works
Semester Year IV, Semester I
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, class works, assignments and semester projects
Mode of Continuous Assessment 50% FinalExamination50%
assessment
Attendance A student must attend at least 85%of the classes
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Requirements
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 Abebe Dinku (2005), Building Construction, 2nd Ed, AAU Press.
Literature  Donald Watson, Crosbie, (1997), Time- saver standards for architectural design the data, 7
Ed, McGraw-Hill.
 Punmia, B.C. (1993), A text book of building construction: An elementary as wellas advanced
course for engineering students, Laxmi Publication.
Civil Engineering
Module Title DESIGN OF STRUCTURES
Module Number 12
week 8 12 - 12 32
This module mainly develops the design methods of reinforced concrete structures. It will
exhibit the mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcing steel. It will introduce the
different types of structural components of a Reinforced Concrete Structures. It will
demonstrate the use of limit-states (serviceability or ultimate) design methods for designing
Module Objectives slabs, beams and columns. It will also familiarize students with the latest Ethiopian Building
Code Standards. Introduce students to the concepts of the design of structural steel and
Timber tension members, beams and columns and able to know the basics of design and
details of structural steel and Timber connections. It will educate students on formats of
structural design reports and drawings.
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
 Carry out complete structural design of building components namely slabs, beams and
columns.
 Identify appropriate and economical concrete and reinforcing steel types for the design
loading conditions.
Module Competencies  Verify structural steel and Timber members in tension, compression, bending and shear
in the ultimate limit state.
 Produce design calculation reports and structural drawings.
Delivery
Module Learning and
Teaching Method Lectures, tutorials, Project work and Presentation
Module Assessment Continuous Assessment (Quizzes, assignments), Term Projects, Presentations and Final Exam
Techniques
CEng 3121 Reinforced Concrete Structures I 5
CEng 4122 Reinforced Concrete Structures II 5
CEng 5123 Steel and timber Structures 5
Total ECTS 15
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Reinforced Concrete Structures I
Module Design of Structures
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 - 3 8
After Successful completion of this course, students will be able to
 Know the mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcing steel,
 Know the different limit states in reinforced concrete structures and the application
of the basic limit-states design equation according to Ethiopian Building Code
Standards,
 Be able to carry out the structural design of singly reinforced beams, one way slabs
and doubly reinforced beams in the ultimate limit state,
Course Objectives  Be able to carry out the structural design of reinforced concrete beams for shear in
the ultimate limit state,
 Be able to carry out the structural design for anchorage,
 Be able to check the serviceability limit state of excessive crack width and
deflections in beams and one-way solid slabs,
 Be able to design structural elements subjected to flexure and shear
 An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mechanical
 behaviors of constitutive materials of reinforced concrete,
 An ability to understand the design situation and design action for different limit
Competences to be states,
acquired/course level  An ability to carry out the structural design of beams and one-way solid slabs in the
competences ultimate limit states,
 An ability to check beams and one-way solid slabs for serviceability limit states
 An ability to produce design calculations report and structural drawings in
appropriate professional formats
The course covers: General introduction on history of the development of concrete,
Mechanical behaviors of concrete and reinforcing steel, Design of beams and one-way
Course Description solid slabs in the ultimate limit states and checking the satisfaction of serviceability limit
states requirements according to the Ethiopian Standards, Structural detailing of beams
and one-way solid slabs
1. Introduction to reinforced concrete
Course Outline 1.1. Introduction
1.2. Plain and reinforced concrete
1.3. Advantages and disadvantages of reinforced concrete for structures
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1.4. The design processes
1.5. Design philosophies
1.6. Materials
1.7. Ethiopian standard’s recommendation for limit state design
2. Limit state design for flexure
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Distribution of stress and strains in RC sections subjected to flexure
2.3. Ultimate Limit State for flexure
2.4. Types of flexural failures
2.5. Analysis and design of beams and one-way slabs for flexure
3. Limit state design for shear
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Diagonal tension in homogeneous elastic beams
3.3. Behavior of beams falling in shear
3.4. Factors affecting the shear strength of beams without web reinforcement
3.5. Truss model for beams falling in shear
3.6. Design of beams for vertical shear according to Ethiopian standards
3.7. Development, Anchorage and splicing of reinforcement
4. Serviceability limit state
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Elastic Analysis of Beam Sections
4.3. Serviceability Limit States of Cracking
4.4. Serviceability Limit States of Deflection
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, class works, assignments
Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment 60%, Final Examination 40%
Requirements
 James G MacGregor and James K Wight Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design.
 Design of Concrete Structures, by Arthur H. Nilson, David Darwin and Charles W.
Dolan.
 Edward Nawy, Reinforced Concrete: A fundamental Approach
 W.H. Mosley, Ray Hulse, and J.H Bungey, Reinforced Concrete Design: to Eurocode
Literature 2
 ES EN 1990:2015 Basis of structural design, Ministry of Urban Development &
 ES EN 1991:2015: Actions on structures, Ministry of Urban Development &
 ES EN 1992:2015: Design of concrete structures, Ministry of Urban Development &
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Reinforced Concrete Structures II
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 - 3 8
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
 Be able to carry out the structural design of continuous beams and one-way
ribbed slab using plastic methods with limited amount of moment redistribution,
 Be able to carry out the structural design of two-way slabs in the ultimate limit
Course Objectives state,
 Be able to carry out the structural design of reinforced concrete beams for torsion
in the ultimate limit state,
 Be able to carry out the structural design of reinforced concrete columns in the
ultimate limit state and
 Be able to produce design calculations reports and structural drawings.
 An ability to carry out the structural design of continuous reinforced
 concrete beams for flexure and shear in the ultimate limit using plastic methods
with limited amount of moment redistribution,
 An ability to carry out the structural design of two-way reinforced concrete slabs in
Competences to be the ultimate limit state,
acquired/course level  An ability to carry out the structural design of reinforced concrete beams for
competences torsion in the ultimate limit state,
 An ability to carry out the structural design of reinforced concrete columns in the
ultimate limit state and
 An ability to produce design calculations report and structural drawings in
appropriate professional formats.
The course covers the following: Pattern loading and moment redistribution for analysis
Course Description and design of continuous beams and one-way ribbed slab, Analysis and design of two-
way slabs, Design of beams for torsion, Design of columns and Structural detailing of
one-way ribbed slabs, two-way slabs and columns.
1. Inelastic analysis of continuous beams and moment redistribution
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Methods of analysis allowed in ES EN1992:2014
Course Outline 1.3. Moment curvature relationship
1.4. Continuous beams and one-way slabs
1.5. Plastic hinges and collapse mechanisms
1.6. Rotation capacity
1.7. Moment Redistribution
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2. Analysis and design of One-way ribbed slabs
2.1. Introduction
2.2. General requirements of ES EN 1992:2014
2.3. Procedure for design of ribbed slabs
3. Analysis and design of two-way slabs
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Analysis and design of two-way spanning edge supported slabs
3.3. Analysis and design of flat slabs
4. Analysis and Design of Columns
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Tied/Spiral Columns
4.3. Classification of compression members
4.4. Interaction diagram
4.5. Slender Columns
4.6. Design of Columns according to ES EN 1992:2015
5. Torsion
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Equivalent truss analogy
5.3. Design for torsion
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, class works, assignments
Requirements
 James G MacGregor and James K Wight Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and
Design.
 Design of Concrete Structures, by Arthur H. Nilson, David Darwin and Charles
W. Dolan.
 Edward Nawy, Reinforced Concrete: A fundamental Approach
Literature  W.H. Mosley, Ray Hulse, and J.H Bungey, Reinforced Concrete Design: to
Eurocode 2
 ES EN 1990:2015 Basis of structural design, Ministry of Urban Development &
 ES EN 1991:2015: Actions on structures, Ministry of Urban Development &
 ES EN 1992:2015: Design of concrete structures, Ministry of Urban Development
& Construction, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015
Civil Engineering
Course Title Steel and Timber Structures
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Program B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
Study Hours 2 3 - 3 8
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Know material properties of structural steel and timber,
- Know the basic requirements for structural steel based and timber on ES-EN 1993:
2015 ES-EN 1995: 2015,
- Understand the mechanical behaviors of structural steel and timber members in:
Course Objectives - tension, compression, bending and shear,
- Understand the mechanical behaviors of structural steel and timber members in
buckling,
- Understand the design of structural steel and timber tension members, beams and
columns according to ES-EN 1993: 2015 ES-EN 1995: 2015
- Know the basics of design and details of structural steel and timber connections.
- An ability to know the material property of structural steel and timber,
- An ability to classify structural steel cross-section,
Competences to be - An ability to verify structural steel and timber members in tension, compression,
acquired/course level bending and shear in the ultimate limit state,
competences - An ability to design and detail structural steel connections.
- An ability to design and detail structural timber connections.
- An ability to design structural steel members using design software
The course covers: Mechanical properties of structural steel and timber elements, Design
Course Description of tension, compression and flexural members and Design of structural connections in
steel and timber construction.
Part I- Steel Structures
4.3. Beam design
1. Introduction
4.4. Beam-Columns
1.1. Structural design
4.5. Plate Girders
1.2. Mechanical properties of steel
5. Structural Steel Connections
1.3. Steel Sections
5.1 Bolt connections
2. Tension Members
5.2 Weld connections
2.1. Design consideration
6. Computer aided design of steel
2.2. Design of tension members
Course Outline structures
3. Compression Members
Part II- Timber Structures
3.1 Classification of cross
7. Timber Structures
sections
6.1 Introduction
3.2 Design consideration
6.2 Tension Members
3.2 Design of compression
6.3 Compression Members
members
6.4 Flexural Members
4. Beams
6.5 Structural Connections
4.1. Types and uses
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4.2. Classification of cross sections
Semester Year V, Semester II
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, class works, assignments and semester project
Attendance
Requirements
1. Eurocodes: Background and Applications, Design of Steel Structures, 2015.
2. Eurocode 3: EN 1993 Design of steel structures, 2005.
3. Charles G. Salmon & John E Johnson, Steel Structures Design & Behavior
4. T.J. Mac Ginley & T.C. Ang., Structural Steelwork, Design of Limit State
Theory, 2nd ed.
5. ES-EN 1993:2015: Design of steel structures, Ministry of Urban Development
Literature & Construction, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015.
6. McKenzie , Design of Structural Timber
7. ES-EN 1995:2015: Design of timber structures: Ministry of Urban Development
& Construction, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2015.
8. Jack Porteous & Abdy Kermani, Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5, 2007.
9. ETABS, Steel Frame Design Manual, Eurocode 3-1:2005 with Eurocode
8:2004, February 2018.
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School of Civil Engineering
Module Title DESIGN OF BRIDGES AND COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
Module Category major
Module Number 35
4 6 - 6 16
The module will explain the mechanical behavior and design of structural steel and
timber in tension, compression, bending, shear and buckling as well as the required
specifications according to Ethiopian Building Code Standards. It will enlighten
students on the fundamental principles of bridge design including site location and
Module Objectives structural design. The module will also introduce the principles of theory of elasticity
to analyze reinforced concrete slabs and framed structures. It will cover the steel-
concrete composite structures and will introduce methods to calculate the different
design loads acting on structures as a whole.
After completion of this module, the students shall be able to accurately calculate the
design loads acting on structures as a whole. The student will be competent enough to
investigate and recommend adequate and suitable structural system for buildings and
bridges. The student can also design structural components made of steel for the
Module Competencies tension, compression, bending and shear as well as buckling and can verify structural
timber beams and columns according to Building Standards. The student can design
connections and prepare design drawings and reports.
Module Learning and Teaching Lectures, tutorials, Project work and Presentation
Method
Module Assessment Continuous Assessment (Quizzes, assignments), Term Projects, Presentations and
Techniques Final Exam
CEng 5351 Structural Design 5
CEng 5352 Fundamentals of Bridge Design 5
Total ECTS 10
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Civil & Environmental Engineering
Course Title Structural Design
Module Design of Bridges and Composite Structures
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 - 3 8
At the end of the course, the student will be:
- Capable of implementing the basic design principles of structures and the student
will estimate the lateral and gravity loads as per the recent building code of
standards of the country.
Course Objectives - investigate and recommend adequate and suitable structural systems for buildings
and bridges,
- analyze reinforced concrete slabs and framed structures based on the principles of
theory of elasticity and plasticity
Students will have developed the following skills:
- An ability to analyze reinforced concrete slabs using yield line theory
- An ability to analyze framed structure using plastic method of analysis An ability
Competences to be to design reinforced concrete slabs using strip method,
acquired/course level - An ability to choose suitable and adequate lateral force resisting systems
competences - An ability to accurately distribute lateral loads among the lateral force resisting
systems
- An ability to design and detail structures to the capacity-based principles
The course covers the following: Plastic Analysis for slab and framed structures,
Course Description Strip methods for slabs, Loads and Load effects, Lateral Load resisting systems,
Introduction to capacity-based design
Chapter 1: Loads and Load effects
Wind load and procedures of EBCS EN 1991-1- 4, 2015/ EC -1 part 1,4, 2004, earth
quake loads procedures of EBCS EN 1998, 2015/ EC -8, 2003,
Chapter 2: Strip methods for slabs
Strip patterns, design of square and rectangular slabs, strip arrangement for unsupported
Course Outline edge, design of slab with significant opening,
Chapter 3: Plastic Analysis for slab and framed structures
Yield line patterns, guide line for yield lines, virtual work method, equilibrium method,
analysis of square and rectangular slab, analysis of slab with skewed reinforcement
arrangement and analysis of arbitrary shaped slab Plastic hinge theory, shape factor,
analysis of indeterminate beam, analysis of frames.
Chapter 4: Lateral Load resisting systems
Statically determinate and indeterminate Wall system, frame system, dual system
Chapter 5: Introduction to capacity-based design
Principles of capacity design, Structural system, beam column capacity ratio, shear design
of column, structural detailing
Semester I Year V
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Status of Course Elective
Mode of assessment Quiz and assignment (10%), Team project (40%) and Final Exam (50%)
Requirements
 Arthur H. Nilson Design of Concrete Structures,14th ed, MacGraw-Hill,2010;
 J. K. Wight, Reinforced concrete Mechanics and Design; 7th ed. Pearson education
Literature 2016;
 Y. Elghazouli, Seismic design of buildings to Eurocode-8, 2nd ed. CRC Press, 2017
 ES-EN 2015 and Euro codes
 Stuart S.J. Moy, Plastic Methods for Steel and Concrete, Macmillan Pub. Ltd,1985;
 R.P Johnson, Composites Structures of Steel and Concrete,3rd ed.,2004
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Fundamentals of Bridge Design
Module Design of Bridges and Composite Structures
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 - 3 8
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
 Understand structural behavior of the main longitudinal bridge typologies
Course Objectives  Design bridges according to AASHTO and ERA bridge Design Manuals
 Understand the fundamental design principles of bridges,
 understand the design of different bridge components and elements
 Develop skills for site selection and data collection
 Develop the conceptual design for short, medium and long span bridges
 Understand the structural behavior of the different longitudinal and transverse bridge
types
Competences to be  Select appropriate longitudinal and transverse schemes for particular cases
acquired/course level  Determine the actions to be considered for the design of a bridge according to
competences AASHTO and ERA bridge Design Manuals
 Develop conventional models for structural analysis of bridges
 Design a reinforced concrete and steel bridge according to AASHTO and ERA
bridge Design Manuals
 Design the bearings, joints, piers and abutments of a bridge
 Select the appropriate construction method
The course covers the following: Introduction, Investigation for Bridges, Types of
Bridges and their Selection, Bridge Loading, Superstructure, Substructures, Bearings and
Course Description Railings, Culverts and Low Level Water Crossings, Bridge Inspection and Maintenance.
Chapter 2: Investigation for Bridges
2.1. Site Selection
2.2. Data Collection, Span Determination
Course Outline Chapter 3: Types of Bridges and their Selection
3.1. Types of Bridges
3.2. Selection of Bridges
Chapter 4: Bridge Loading
4.1. Types of Loads
4.2. Distribution of Loads
Chapter 5: Superstructures
5.1. Reinforced Concrete Superstructures
5.2. Steel Superstructures
5.3. Composite Superstructures
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5.4. Arches, Cable stayed, Suspension
Chapter 6: Substructures
6.1. Piers
6.2. Abutments
6.3. Wing Walls
6.4. Scour Protection
Chapter 7: Bearings and Railings
7.1. Bearings
7.2. Railings
Chapter 8: Culverts and Low Level Water Crossings
8.1. Culverts
8.2. Low Level Water Crossings
Chapter 9: Introduction to Bridge Management
9.1 Bridge Inspection
9.2 Bridge Maintenance
Pre-requisites CEng 4122, CEng 3211
Semester Year V
Mode of delivery Lectures, assignment and project
Mode of assessment Quiz and assignment (10%), Team project (40%) and Final Exam (50%)
Requirements
 AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 6th edition, 2012
 Ethiopian Roads Authority, Bridge Design Manual, 2013
 M. J. Ryall, Bridge Management, 1st edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001
Literature  Narendra Taly, Highway Bridge Superstructure Engineering LRFD Approaches to
Design and Analysis, CRC Press, 2015
 Richard M. Barker and Jay A. Puckett, Design of Highway Bridges: An LRFD
Approach, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.2007
 Wai-Fah Chen and L. Duan, Bridge Engineering Handbook,2nd Edition, CRC Press,
2000
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Entrepreneurship for Engineers
Module Title Entrepreneurship
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
2 - - 3 5
At the end of the course, the student will be able to: -
Course Objectives  Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Define entrepreneurship within the context of society
 Identify business opportunities
 Prepare business plan
 Distinguish forms of business ownership
 Comprehend intellectual property rights in business practices
 Define basic marketing concepts
 Formulate context-based marketing strategies
 Identify and evaluate sources of financing new ventures
 Manage business growth and transition
 Practice ethical business with all stakeholders
Competences to be  Students will be able to apply their entrepreneurial and teamwork skills.
Acquired/course level  Capability to generate business idea and prepare a business plan.
competences  Capability to organize a business and entrepreneurial decision-making process.
 The students will demonstrate understanding of market identification and assessment
techniques, new business idea development, fundamentals of finance & marketing.
Course Description  General introduction
 Business idea generation: business idea viability
 Business organization: - business plan preparation.
1.1 Definition of the concept of Entrepreneurship Vs Entrepreneurs
1.1.1. Historical origin of entrepreneurship
1.2.Type of Entrepreneurs
1.3. Role within the economy
1.4. Qualities of Entrepreneurs
Course Online 1.5. Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation
Chapter 2: Business Planning
1.1. Opportunity Identification and Evaluation
2.2. Business Idea Development
2.2.1 Business Idea Identification
2.2.2 Sources of Business Ideas
2.2.3 Methods for generating Business Ideas
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2.3. The Concept of Business Planning
2.4. Business Feasibility
2.5. The Business plans
2.6. Developing a business plan
Chapter 3: Business Formation
3.1. The Concept of Business Development
3.2. Forms of Business (a short explanation)
3.3. Definition and Importance of SMEs
3.4. Setting up small scale business
3.5 Roles of SMEs
3.6. Business failure and success factors.
3.6.1 Problems of small-scale business in Ethiopia
3.7 Organizational structure and entrepreneurial team formation
Chapter 4: Product or Services Development
4.1. The Concept of product or service technology
4.2. Product or service development Process
4.3 Legal and regulatory frameworks
4.4 Intellectual Property Protection/Product or service protection
4.4.1 Patent
4.4.2 Trademarks
4.4.3 Copyrighting
Chapter 5: Marketing
5.1. The Concept and philosophy of marketing
5.2. Marketing Mix and Strategies
5.3 Marketing Information System
5.3.1 Marketing intelligence
5.3.2 Marketing research
5.5. Competitive analysis
5.6 Selling and Customer Service
Chapter 6: Financing the new venture
6.1 Overview of Business Financing
6.2 Source of financing
6.2.1 Equity financing
6.2.2 Debt financing
6.2.2.1 Trade credit
6.2.2.2 Lease financing
6.3 Traditional Financing (Equib/Edir, etc.)
6.4 Crowd Funding
6.5 Micro finance in Ethiopia
Chapter 7: Managing Growth and Transition
7.1. Managing business growth
7.2. New venture expansion strategies
7.3. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
Pre-requisites None
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Semester Year IV, semester II
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials
Continuous assessment 50%
Mode of assessment Final Examination 50%
Attendance A student must attend at least 85% of the classes
 Kenji Uchino (2010) “Entrepreneurship for Engineers”, CRC Press Taylor and Francis Group.
 Ethiopian Business Development Services Network (EBDSN) (2004), Start and Improve Your
Business. Addis Ababa. Entrepreneurial Hand Book.
Literature  Justin G. Longenecker and Carlos W. Moore, Small Business Management 12th edition, College
Division South Western Publishing Co. Dallas, 2003
 Holt David H. “Entrepreneurship – New venture Creation “Eastern Economy Edition, 2000.
 Donald F. Kutatko and Richard M. Hodgetts, “Entrepreneurship: A Cotemporary Approach” 4th
Edition.
Hailay Gebretinsae, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, 2nd Edition.
Civil Engineering
Module Title Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering
Module Number 14
week
7 2 6 9 24
Module Objectives Civil engineers need solid knowledge of soils and rocks to design infrastructure on/in
soils and rocks. The objective of this module is to offer an introduction to the field of
geotechnical engineering, and to provide an understanding of the basic soil and rock
behavior through experience with common soil laboratory testing procedures. This
module is a prerequisite for Geotechnical Engineering Design module.
Module Competencies The competency of this module is students will be able to solve several classical
problems in civil engineering problems such as settlement, shear failure, load- b e a r
i n g capacity, earth pressure and stability problems related to the behaviors of soils
and rocks.
Module Learning and Lecture, tutorial, laboratory and field tests, field visits
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous assessment (quizzes, tests, class works, assignments, laboratory and
Techniques field works and presentations) and final exam
CEng 2141 Engineering Geology 5
CEng 3142 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – I 5
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CEng 3143 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – II 5
Total ECTS 15
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Civil Engineering
Course Code CEng 2141 Course Name Engineering Geology
Program B. Sc. in Civil Engineering
Module Fundamentals of Geotechnical Module Coordinator
Engineering
ECTS Credits 5
3 - - 3 5
Course Team Lecturer: Laboratory Managers: TBA
Objectives This course aims to introduce to students the fundamentals of geotechnical engineering and
basic geology. As it is the first course of the module, the course serves as an eye-opener for
students to vast world of geotechnics.
The course aims to introduce the basic concepts of geology and engineering geology. It also
introduces students to the main tools and methods of Engineering Geology and the problems
(directly and indirectly) that can create the geological conditions in the construction of civil
works.
The course also makes an introduction on the appearance causes, and methods of response
and management of geological risks.
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General Knowledge
Competency  Develop basic understanding of subdisciplines and applications of geotechnical
engineering
 Explain the origin and anatomy of the Earth,
 Understand and differentiate among the most common geologic structures like
faults, folds and discontinuities
 Be able to describe, map and project different rock discontinuities
 Differentiate between different rock groups, their formation and mineralogy
 Describe the different –both the internal and external- geological processes
 Have a fundamental knowledge about direct and indirect methods of ground
investigation techniques.
 Identify the main and most common igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
encountered by foundations and construction.
 Identify and define the main morphological and geological characteristics as shown
on maps.
 Identify potential geological hazards and various structures and ways of preventing
and dealing with them.
 Distinguish the characteristics of the most important geological formations and
problems that may arise in the various public works.
Skill
 Visually differentiate among different rock groups
 Independently conduct rudimentary geological tests
 Receive, analyze and evaluate geological data and appropriately solve problems
both technical and environmental.
 Describe and interpret the geological structures in the geological maps and cross
sections.
 Assess and appropriately adjust the results of geological study in order to secure
construction and operation of a technical project.
 Analyze geological parameters important in geotechnical studies.
 Simulate tests on rocks using software such as Rock Science
 Conduct stress analysis in rocks using software such as Rock
Science Attitude
 Demonstrate individual and team work ethics, professionalism and respectful

interaction with both instructors and students during the course work and [if
applicable] laboratory experiments.
 Think novel, creative and using their experience and synthetic thinking to solve
problems
 Reflect upon the geotechnical engineering sub-discipline and its central position in
the world of civil engineering.
 Appreciate the role of geology in geotechnical engineering
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Course Content 1. Introduction to the World of 3.2.3 Metamorphic Rocks
Geotechnics 3.2.3.1 Metamorphic Processes
1.1 Introduction: What is geotechnical 3.2.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
engineering 3.2.3.3 Classification of
1.2 Historical Overview Metamorphic Rocks
1.3 Principles of engineering and 3.3 Rock Stratigraphy and
mechanics in geotechnical Stratification
engineering 3.4 The Rock Cycle
1.4 The world of geotechnics: 4. Geological Processes
applications and sub-disciplines 4.1 Surface Processes
1.5 The role of geology in geotechnical 4.1.1 Weathering
engineering 4.1.2 Fluvial Processes
2. The Earth, its Interior and Geologic 4.1.3 Glaciation
structures 4.2 Internal Processes
2.0 4..2.1 Earthquakes
2.1 Introduction: The Earth 4.2.2 Volcanism
2.1.1 Origin of the Earth 5. Fundamentals of Geological
2.1.2 Anatomy of the Earth Investigation
2.1.3 Plate Tectonics 5.1 Introduction
2.2 Geologic Structures 5.2 Desk Study and Preliminary
2.2.1 Folds Reconnaissance
2.2.2 Faults 5.3 Stereographic Studies
2.2.3 Discontinuities 5.4 Direct Methods
3. Rocks: Types, Mineralogy and 5.4.1 Soil Sampling
Stratigraphy 5.4.2 Penetration tests
3.1 Rock forming Minerals 5.5 Indirect Methods: Geophysical Methods
3.1.1 Mineral Groups 5.5.1 Seismic Methods
3.1.2 Mineral Identification 5.5.2 Resistivity Methods
3.1.3 Physical Properties of Minerals 5.5.3 Electromagnetic Methods
3.2 Rock Types 5.5.4 Magnetic Methods
3.2.1 Igneous Rocks 5.5.5 Gravity Methods
3.2.1.1 Formation of Igneous rocks 6. Geology and Construction
3.2.1.2 Classification of Igneous 6.1 Geological materials for
Rocks construction
3.2.2 Sedimentary Rocks 6.2 Open Excavation
3.2.2.1 Sedimentation Processes 6.3 Tunnels and Tunneling
3.2.2.2 Classification of Sedimentary 6.4 Shafts and Raises
Rocks 6.5 Reservoirs
3.2.2.3 Sedimentary Structures 6.6 Dams and Dam Sites
Pre-requisite None

Evaluation Evaluation technic Weight Due
Quizzes BONUS Every other lecture day
Test 1 15% End of Chap.3
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Assignments MANDATORY End of each chapter
Attendance MANDATORY Minimum of 85%
Laboratory practice 10% Two weeks after practice
Mini – project 10% One week after class end
Final exam 50% End of course
Reference Asrat, A. (2006). Introduction to Physical Geology. Department of Earth Sciences. Addis
literature Ababa University Press
Atkinson, J.H. (2007). The Mechanics of Soils and Foundations. – 2nd ed. Taylor & Francis.
New York, USA.
Bell, F.G (2007). Engineering Geology. – 2nd ed. Elsevier. MA, USA.
Price, D.G. (2009). Engineering Geology, Principles and Practice. Springer. London, UK
Everett, M.E (2013). Near-Surface Applied Geophysics, Cambridge University Press.
Cambridge, UK
Kehew, A. E. (2006), Geology for Engineers and Environmental Scientists, 3rd edition,
Prentice Hall.
Press, F. Siever, R. Grotzinger, J., & Jordan, T. (2003), Understanding Earth, 4th edition, W.
H. Freeman.
Jean-Louis Briaud. (2013). Geotechnical Engineering: Unsaturated and Saturated Soils.
Hoboken, USA, New Jersy: John Wiley & Sons.
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Civil Engineering
Course Code CEng 3142 Course Name Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – I [Physical
Properties of Soils]
ECTS Credits 5 Program B. Sc. in Civil Engineering
Engineering
2 - 3 3 5
Course Team Lecturers:
Laboratory managers:
Target Group Second Year Civil Engineering Students
Objectives The objectives of this course are to introduce soil mechanics to civil engineering
undergraduate students and to familiarize students with geotechnical terminology and
concepts commonly encountered in engineering practice. Furthermore, it is designed to
introduce civil engineering students to the properties and behavior of soil as an engineering
material, characterization, the process & aspects of compaction, the state of stress in a soil
mass, seepage and flow theory in a soil media.
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General Knowledge
Competency  Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of soil formation process, parent materials
and mineral properties of different soils.
 Articulate the peculiar features of soil as an engineering material and the phase
relationships developed as a result of these.
 Exhibit a working knowledge of simple soil characterization schemes.
 Distinguish between the various soils classification schemes.
 Outline the sources of stress in & on a soil mass and be able perform computations
to quantify geostatic & additional stresses
 Describe conduction phenomenon in soil medium, methods to quantify
permeability, the application in aquifers.
 Articulate principle of seepage through porous media and be able to determine rate
of flow, effective stresses, gradients, etc.
 Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of soil compaction, its uses, applications,
field implementations etc.
Skill
 Develop the basic skill of identifying soils in the field for preliminary
characterization purposes.
 Model practical engineering problems and solve them in a systematic manner using
basic software tools (especially spreadsheets).
 Follow laboratory testing procedures and standard methods, collect and analyze
data and write professional engineering laboratory reports.
 Able to make quick estimates enabling the student to frame the basic problems at
hand and to see them in a greater engineering perspective
 Able to communicate with other engineering professions in a design process
facilitated through a simple platform describing complex geotechnical conditions.
Attitude
interaction with both instructors and students during the course work & laboratory
experiments.
Course Content 1. Genesis of Soils & Soil 5. Soil Water, Permeability and Seepage
Mechanics 5.1 Soil water
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1. Introduction 5.1.1 Adsorbed water
2.1 A recap of properties of 5.1.2 Capillary water
rocks 5.1.3 Gravitational water
2.2 Weathering 5.2 Permeability
2.3 Soils 5.2.1 Introduction
2.3.1 Peculiar features 5.2.2 Factors affecting permeability of soils
2.3.2 Broad classifications 5.2.3 Hydraulic gradient
2.3.3 Clay mineralogy 5.2.4 Darcy’s law
2.4 Soil Mechanics: An 5.2.5 Determination of permeability
Introduction 5.2.6 Permeability in stratified soils
3. Simple Soil Properties 5.2.7 Aquifers
3.1 Introduction 5.3 Seepage
3.2 Phase relationships 5.3.1 Introduction
3.2.1 Weight relations 5.3.2 Equation of continuity
3.2.2 Volume relations 5.3.3 Flow nets
3.2.3 Weight-Volume 5.3.4 Hydraulic uplift force under a structure
relations 5.3.5 Flow nets in anisotropic soils
3.3 Grain Size Distribution 5.3.6 Construction of flow nets for hydraulic
3.3.1 Introduction structures
3.3.2 GSD analysis 5.3.7 Directional variation of permeability in
3.3.3 GSD curves anisotropic soils
3.4 Soil Consistency 6. Soil Compaction
3.4.1 Introduction 6.1 Introduction
3.4.2 Atterberg limits 6.2 Types of compaction forces
3.4.3 Indices 6.3 Laboratory compaction test
4. Classification and Field 6.4 Dry density-water content relationship
Identification of Soils 6.5 Field compaction and specification
4.1 Introduction 6.6 Compaction of cohesionless soil
4.2 Soil Classification 6.7 Engineering behavior of compacted soils
4.2.1 Grainsize 6.8 Factors affecting compaction
classifications 6.9 Compaction quality control
4.2.2 Textural 7. Stress in a Soil Mass
classification 7.1 Introduction
4.2.3 USCS 7.2 Basics of stress-strain relations
4.2.4 AASHTO 7.2.1 Definitions
classification 7.2.2 Idealized stress-strain response & yielding
4.3 Field Identification of 7.2.3 Hooke’s law
Soils 7.2.4 Plane strain & axisymmetric conditions
4.3.1 Texture 7.3 Stress and strain states
4.3.2 Plasticity 7.3.1 Principal planes & Principal stresses
4.3.3 Color 7.3.2 Mohr’s circle
4.3.4 Odor 7.4 Stress paths
4.3.5 Other aspects 7.4.1 Stress & strain invariants
7.4.2 Plotting stress paths
7.5 Geostatic stress
7.5.1 Total stress
7.5.2 Neutral stress
7.5.3 Effective stress
7.6 Additional stress
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7.6.1 Equations based on elasticity
7.6.2 Newmark’s influence chart
7.6.3 Approximate methods for rectangular loads
Pre-requisite(s) CEng 2141 – Engineering Geology; CEng 2101 – Strength of Materials
Quizzes & class activity BONUS Any session
Assignments MANADATORY End of each chapter
Attendance MANADATORY Minimum of 85%
Mini-project 10% One week after class end
Reference Budhu, M. (2000). Soil mechanics and foundations. New York: Wiley.
literature Jean Louis Briaud. (2013). Geotechnical Engineering: Unsaturated and Saturated Soils.
Ian Smith. (2014). Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, 9th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell
Atkinson, J.H. (2007). The Mechanics of Soils and Foundations. – 2nd ed. New York, USA.
Taylor & Francis.
Alemayehu Teffera and Mesfin Leikun. (1999) Soil Mechanics. Addis Ababa University,
Ethiopia.
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Civil Engineering,
Course Code CEng 3143 Course Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – II
Name [Mechanical Properties of Soils]
Pre-requisite CEng 3142 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering – I
Engineering
Study Hours Practice or
Lecture Tutorial Home study Total Hour
Laboratory
2 - 3 3 5
Course Team Lecturer:
Laboratory managers:
Objectives This course is designed to equip students with the understanding of fundamental mechanical
behaviors of soil with competencies applications in areas of soil compressibility and
consolidation, changing stress, soil strength parameters, prediction of settlements, and
prediction of bearing capacities.
Students will understand common soil mechanics laboratory techniques.
General Knowledge
Competency  Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of soil stress-strain properties, compressibility.
 Able to calculate settlements (immediate, primary and secondary consolidation)
using both classical methods and Janbu’s concept.
 Articulate the peculiar strength features of soil as an engineering material and why
shear strength gets all the focus.
 Able to determine and have a sense of shear strength values for different types of
soils.
 Distinguish between the various failures criteria and relate loading conditions
to practical aspects.
 Articulate the various earth pressure theories and methods of calculation.
 Articulate the various bearing capacity theories and methods of calculation.
 Exhibit a working knowledge of soil slope stability analysis.
 Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of mechanics of partly saturated soils.
Skill
 Perform oedometer tests and interpret the results.
 Model practical engineering settlement related problems and solve them in a
systematic manner using settlement analysis tools (especially Settle3D).
 Perform direct shear and triaxial test and interpret the results.
 Model practical slope stability related problems and solve them in a systematic
manner using analysis tools (especially SLOPE/W & PLAXIS).
Attitude
interaction with both instructors and students during the course work & laboratory
experiments.
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Course Content 1. Soil Compressibility & Settlement 5 Bearing Capacity of Soils
Analysis 5.1 Introduction
2. Introduction 5.1.1 Shallow foundations
2.1 Soil compressibility 5.1.2 Plastic failure theory
2.2 Settlement components 5.2 Bearing capacity theories
2.3 Classical Settlement Analysis 5.2.1 Rankine’s
2.3.1 Immediate settlement 5.2.2 Prandtl’s
2.3.2 Primary consolidation 5.3 Bearing capacity equations
2.3.3 Secondary consolidation 5.3.1 General form
2.3.4 Rate of consolidation 5.3.2 Developments
2.3.5 Oedometer testing & result 5.3.2.1 Shape factors
interpretation 5.3.2.2 Depth factors
2.4 Janbu’s Modulus Concept & Settlement 5.3.2.3 Inclined loading
Analysis 5.3.2.4 Ground factors
2.4.1 Stress-dependent modulus 5.3.2.5 Base factors
2.4.2 Settlement calculation 5.3.3 Additional considerations
2.4.3 Rate of consolidation 5.3.3.1 Choice of soil parameters
2.4.4 Oedometer testing & result 5.3.3.2 Effect of ground water table
interpretation 5.3.3.3 Eccentric loading
2.5 The Enigma of the Leaning Tower Pisa 5.3.3.4 Uplift forces
3 Shear Strength of Soils 5.4 Bearing capacity based on settlement
3.1 Introduction requirement
3.1.1 Basics of shearing resistance 5.5 Bearing capacity from in-situ tests
3.1.2 A recap of principal stresses & 5.5.1 Standard penetration test
principal planes 5.5.2 Plate loading test
3.2 Failure Criteria 5.6 Bearing capacity from stress fields
3.2.1 Tresca 5.6.1 Su analysis
3.2.2 Mohr-Coulomb 5.6.2 a-ϕ analysis
3.2.3 Others 5.7 Introduction to Eurocode bearing
3.3 Laboratory tests capacity provisions
3.3.1 Direct shear tests 6 Soil Slope Stability
3.3.2 UC test 6.1 Introduction
3.3.3 Triaxial tests 6.1.1 Infinite & finite slopes
3.3.4 Other tests 6.1.2 Long & short-term stability
3.4 Field tests analyses
3.4.1 Vane shear test 6.2 Planar failures
3.4.2 Cone penetration test 6.2.1 Seepage forces
3.5 Stress-strain paths 6.2.2 Planar translational slips
3.5.1 More on triaxial testing 6.3 Rotational failures
3.5.2 Total stress path 6.3.1 Total stress analysis
3.5.3 Effective stress path 6.3.2 Effective stress analysis
3.5.4 Modulus from triax 6.3.3 Effect of tension cracks
3.6 Dilatancy & Liquefaction 6.3.4 The Swedish method of slices
3.7 Sensitivity & Thixotrophy 6.4 Slope stability design charts
4 Lateral Earth Pressure 6.4.1 Taylor’s charts
4.1 Introduction 6.4.2 Bishop & Morgenstern’s charts
4.1.1 Retaining walls 6.4.3 NTNU charts
4.1.2 Earth pressure at rest 6.5 Wedge failure
4.1.3 Active & passive earth pressures 6.6 Slope stability analysis to Eurocode
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4.1.4 Earth pressure coefficients 7 Fundamentals of Unsaturated Soil
4.2 Earth pressure theories Mechanics
4.2.1 Rankine’s theory 7.1 Peculiar Phenomena in the Framework
4.2.1.1 Granular material of Unsaturated Conditions
4.2.1.2 Cohesive material 7.2 Stress Variables for Unsaturated Soils
4.2.1.3 Tension cracks & unsupported cuts 7.3 Conduction Phenomena in Unsaturated
4.2.2 Coulomb’s theory Media
4.3 More on calculation of earth pressure 7.4 Macroscopic Physical Behavior of
4.3.1 Inclined backfill Unsaturated Soil Mass
4.3.2 Uniform surcharge 7.5 Earth Pressure for Partially Saturated
4.3.3 Submergence Soils
4.3.4 Soil layering 7.6 Bearing Capacity of Partially Saturated
4.4 Graphical methods for determination of Soils
earth pressure 7.7 Stability Issues in Unsaturated Slopes
4.4.1 Rebhann’s method
4.4.2 Culmann’s method
4.5 NTNU method of calculating earth
pressure
4.5.1 Stress fields
4.5.2 Su analysis
4.5.3 a-ϕ analysis

Quizzes BONUS Every other lecture day
Assignments MANDATORY End of each chapter
Attendance MANDATORY Minimum of 85%
Mini project 30% One week after class end
Reference Budhu, M. (2000). Soil mechanics and foundations. New York: Wiley.
literature Ian Smith. (2014). Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, 9th Ed. Wiley.
Das B.M. (2013). “Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual” 8th Edition, Oxford University
Press. Atkinson, J.H. (2007). The Mechanics of Soils and Foundations. – 2nd ed. New York,
USA. Taylor & Francis.
Coduto, D. P., Yeung, M R, and Kitch, W A. (2011) “Geotechnical Engineering, Principles
and Practices”, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 2nd ed.
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Civil Engineering
Module Title Geotechnical Engineering Design
Module Number 15
week 3 6 - 6 16
Module Objectives In practice, civil engineers are required to design and propose foundations for a variety
of infrastructure. The purpose of this module is to provide the students with a solid
knowledge and understanding of the principles governing the design and analysis of
foundation systems for structures and to provide them with an opportunity to apply the
design procedures learned in class to a "real life" foundation design project.
Module Competencies Students will be able to;
 understand and formulate a foundation design problem,
 compute the design bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations,
 compute the settlement of shallow and deep foundations,
 analyze the forces on and stability of retaining walls, and
 Develop the pressure and force diagrams needed to produce shear and moment
diagrams for foundation design.
Module Mode of Semester based
Delivery
Module Learning Lectures, tutorials, assignments, class works, mini projects and field visits
and Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous assessment (quizzes, tests, class works, assignments, laboratory and field
Techniques work and presentations) and final exam
CEng 4151 Geotechnical Engineering Design – I (Ground Investigation & 5
Shallow Foundations Design)
CEng 5152 Geotechnical Engineering Design – II (Design of Deep Foundations & 5
Retaining Structures)
Total ECTS 10
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Civil Engineering,
Course Code CEng 4151 Course Geotechnical Engineering Design – I (Ground
Name Investigations & Shallow Foundations Design)
Pre-requisite CEng 3143 – Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering II
Module Geotechnical Engineering Design Coordinator
Study Hours Practice or Total
Lecture Tutorial Home study
Laboratory Hour
2 - 3 3 5
Course Team Lecturers:
Objectives After completing this course, students will be able to
 Identify appropriate and feasible site exploration methods for different civil
engineering projects
 Evaluate the general suitability of a site for proposed projects
 Perform adequate and economical geotechnical investigation that makes provision
for difficulties that will arise during Construction due to ground and other local
conditions
 Identify the different types of foundations to be used under various civil structures
and choose an appropriate type of foundation for a specific project
 Make out design requirements, design situations and approaches to be followed
by different design philosophies
 Perform geotechnical and structural designs for different shallow foundation types
using different design procedures
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General Knowledge
Competency  Describe main purposes and phases of ground investigation
 Identify appropriate laboratory & field tests and their procedures to perform a
site exploration for an intended project work
 Distinguish the different types of shallow foundations and where & when to use
them
 Make out the various design requirements, design situations, design approaches
and design philosophies
 Exhibit the working knowledge of designing shallow foundation problems
Skill
 Develop the basic skill of making office & field reconnaissance and propose
feasible site investigation methods
 Follow laboratory and field-testing procedures and standard methods, explore
subsurface conditions and write formal geotechnical design report.
 Develop the basic skill of modeling foundation problems and solving the
problems using different design procedures and/or available software (such as
ETABS, SAFE, Spreadsheets)
Attitude
interaction with both instructors and students during the course work & project
works
Course Content 1. Ground Investigation 3 Design of Shallow Foundations
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1.1 Purposes of Ground Investigation 3.1 Introduction to Shallow
1.2 Phases of Ground Investigation Foundations
1.3 Methods of Ground Investigation 3.1.1 Bearing Capacity of Shallow
1.3.1 Test pits Foundations
1.3.2 Drilling/Boreholes 3.1.2 Pressure Under Foundations
1.4 Number & Depth of Boreholes 3.1.3 Settlement of Shallow
1.5 Soil and Rock Sampling Foundations
1.6 Ground Water Measurement 3.2 Basis of Structural Design
1.7 Laboratory Tests 3.3 Design of Isolated Footings
1.8 In Situ Field Tests 3.4 Design of Continuous
1.8.1 Standard Penetration Test (SPT) (Strip/wall) footings
1.8.2 Cone Penetration 3.5 Design of Combined Footings
1.8.3 Pressure-meter Test 3.6 Design of Strap (Cantilever)
1.8.4 Field Vane Shear Test Footings
1.8.5 Borehole Shear Test 3.7 Design of Mat Foundations
1.8.6 Dilatometer Test 3.7.1 Introduction
1.8.7 Plate Load Test 3.7.2 Conventional (Rigid) Design
1.8.8 Inclinometer Test Procedure
1.8.9 California Bearing Ratio (CBR) 3.7.3 Non-Rigid Design Procedure
Test 3.7.4 Mat on Soil as a Continuum
1.9 Subsurface Investigation using (FDM)
Geophysical Methods 3.8 Introduction to Beams on Elastic
1.9.1 Seismic Techniques Foundations
1.9.2 Electrical Resistivity Techniques 3.9 Compensated Foundations
1.9.3 Electromagnetic Methods
1.9.4 Remote Sensing Techniques 4 Ground Improvement Techniques
1.9.5 Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) 4.1 Soil Improvement without
1.9.6 Microgravity Admixtures
1.10 Geotechnical Investigation 4.2 Soil Improvement with
Report Replacement
2 Types and Selection of Foundations 4.3 Soil Improvement with Grouting
2.1 Purposes of Foundations & Admixtures
2.2 Types of Foundations 4.4 Soil Improvement with
2.2.1 Shallow Foundations Inclusions
2.2.2 Deep Foundations
2.3 Selection of Foundations
Evaluation Evaluation techniques Weight Due
Quizzes Bonus Any session
Test 1 10% End of Chap-1
Test 2 15% Mid of Chap-3
Test 3 15% End of Chap-4
Mini - project 20% One week after class end
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Reference literature Bowles, J.E. (1996). Foundation Analysis and Design. McGraw-Hill Companies
Baban, T.M. (2016). Shallow foundations: Discussion and Problem Solving. John Wiley &
Sons
Bond, A. and Harris, A. (2008). Decoding Eurocode 7. Taylor & Francis Group, London
and New York.
Bhatt et al. (2014). Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocodes: Design Theory and
Examples. Taylor & Francis Group, London and New York.
Mosely et al. (2007). Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2
Budhu, M. (2008). Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures. John Wiley & Sons.
Coduto, D.P. (2001). Foundation Design: Principles and Practices. Prince-Hall. Upper
Saddle River, New Jersey.
M.J. Tomlinson.(2001). Foundation Design and Construction. England: London
Murthy, V.S. (nd). Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices of Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering
Ian Smith. (2014). Smith's Elements of Soil Mechanics, 9th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell
Das, B.M. (2014). Principles of Foundation Engineering
Xiao, M. (2015). Geotechnical Engineering Design. John Wiley and Sons
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Civil Engineering,
Course Code CEng 5152 Course Name Geotechnical Engineering Design – II
Pre-requisite CEng 4151 – Geotechnical Engineering Design – I
Module Geotechnical Engineering Design Coordinator
Study Hours Practice or
Lecture Tutorial Home study Total Hour
Laboratory
2 - 3 3 5
Course Team Lecturer:
Target Group Fifth Year Civil Engineering Students
Objectives This course is designed to enable civil engineering students to be able to analyze
and design Deep Foundations and Retaining Systems. Furthermore, the course
will introduce the students to the state-of-the-art concept and practice of using
Geosynthetics.
General
Competency Knowledge
 Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the analysis and design of Deep
Foundations.
 Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the analysis and design of Earth
Retaining Systems.
Skill
 Model practical engineering problems and solve them in a systematic manner
using basic software tools (especially spreadsheets).
 Perform pile analysis and design using GeoSuite or other available package
 Perform analysis and design of shoring piles using BENTLEY or other available
software
Attitude
interaction with both instructors and students during the course work.
 Reflect upon the geotechnical engineering sub-discipline and its central position
in the world of civil engineering.
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Course Content 1. Introduction to Deep Foundations 3. Retaining Systems
1.1 Need for Deep Foundations 2.7
1.2 Types of Deep Foundations 3.1 Introduction
1.3 Relevant Ground 3.2 Rigid Retaining Walls
Investigation Technics 3.2.1 Gravity Walls
2. Pile Foundations 3.2.2 Cantilever Walls
2.1 Introduction and 3.3 Flexible Retaining Walls
Classification 3.3.1 Sheet Pile Walls
2.2 Single Pile Capacity 3.3.2 Braced Cuts
2.3 Negative Skin Friction 3.4 Mechanically Stabilized Earth
2.4 Pile Group Action (MSE) Walls
2.5 Pile Settlement 3.5 Shoring Pile Design
2.6 Design of Pile Caps 3.6 Cofferdams
2.7 Laterally Loaded Piles 4. Geosynthetics
4.1 Types of Geosynthetics
4.2 Properties of Geosynthetics
4.3 Design Applications
Quizzes/Others BONUS Any lecture class
Test 1 15% End of Chap. 1
Assignments MANDATORY End of chapters
Mini-project 20% One week after class end
Reference Bhatt et al. (2014). Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocodes: Design Theory and Examples
Literature Bond, A. and Harris, A. (2008). Decoding Eurocode 7
Bowles, J.E. (1996). Foundation Analysis and Design
Budhu, M. (2011). Soil mechanics and foundations. New York: Wiley.
Das, B.M. (2014). Principles of Foundation Engineering
Mosely et al. (2007). Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2
Murthy, V.S. (200). Advanced Foundation Engineering: Geotechnical Engineering Series
Reese, L.C. and Van Impe, W.F. (2011). Single Piles and Pile Groups Under Lateral
Loading Tomlinson, M. and Woodward J. (2015). Pile Design and Construction Practice
Xiao, M. (2015). Geotechnical Engineering Design
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Civil Engineering
Module Title Engineering Hydrology & Hydraulics
Module Number 16
week 9 4 2 9 24
Module Objectives The main objectives of this Module are to equip students with basic fluid mechanics
and similitude and modelling concepts, open channel flow concepts and applications
and hydrological concepts and computations
Module Competencies  Comprehends fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and be able to understand
the basic laws of physical science which govern the mechanics of fluid flow with
hydraulic laboratory experiments and dimensional analysis & model studies
 Analyze hydrologic data, perform the hydrological evaluation of watersheds for
design purposes and perform hydrological design for a variety of civil engineering
projects.
 Understand the basic principle of flow through open-channels and determine
water surface profile of open channel
Module Mode of Lecture, Laboratory and Tutorials
Delivery
Module Learning Lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works), group works, assignments, laboratory
and Teaching Method demonstrations, quizzes and tests
Module Assessment Continuous
Techniques
CEng 2161 Hydraulics 5
CEng 3162 Open Channel Hydraulics 5
CEng 3163 Engineering Hydrology 5
Total ECTS 15
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Hydraulics
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
Study Hours /week Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home study Total Hour
2 2 1 3 8 hrs
Course Objectives The main objectives of this course are to equip students with basic fluid mechanics
and similitude and modelling concepts
Competences to be Comprehends fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and be able to understand the
acquired/course level basic laws of physical science which govern the mechanics of fluid flow with
competences hydraulic laboratory experiments
Course Description The purpose of this course is to introduce the basic fluid mechanics concepts
1. Properties of Fluids 3. Fluid Kinematics
1.1. Density 3.1. The Velocity Field
1.2. Specific Weight 3.2. Velocity and Acceleration
1.3. Bulk Modulus 3.3. Path line, Streak line,
1.4. Viscosity Streamline and Stream tube
1.5. Surface tension, Capillary and 3.4. Classification of Flow
Vapour Pressure 3.5. One, Two- and Three-
2. Hydrostatics Dimensional Flows
2.1. Pressure at a Point in a Static 3.6. Continuity Equation
Fluid 4. Basics of Fluid Dynamics
2.2. Basic Equations of Hydrostatics 4.1. Newton’s Second Law
2.3. Pressure Variation in a Fluid at 4.2. Euler’s Equation of Motion
Rest 4.3. Static and Dynamic Pressures
2.4. Standard Atmosphere 4.4. Bernoulli’s Equation and its
Course Outline 2.5. Measurement of pressure application
2.6. Hydrostatic Force on Surfaces 4.5. The Energy and Hydraulic
2.6.1. Plane Surface Grade Line
2.6.2. Curved Surface 4.6. Impulse Momentum
2.7. Buoyancy, Floatation and Equation
Stability 5. Dimensional Analysis and
2.8. Relative Equilibrium of Liquids Similitude
5.1. Dimensional homogeneity
5.2. The Buckingham p theorem
5.3. Similitude; Model Studies
Pre-requisites GEng 2042, CEng 2051
Status of Course core
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works), group works, assignments,
laboratory demonstrations, quizzes and tests
Mode of assessment Continuous
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Attendance Requirements 85%
 Lecture Material: Solomon Alemu (1992) Essentials of Hydraulics / AAU
Printing Press References; R. E. Featherstone (2009), Hydraulics, Blackwell Ltd.
Literature/References  Y. Nakayama (2002), Introduction to fluid mechanics, Butterworth Heinemann
 Streeter, V.a. (1997) Fluid Mechanics. McGraw – Hill
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Civil Engineering
Course code CEng 3162
Course Title Open Channel Hydraulics
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
3 2 0 3 8 hrs
Course Objectives The main objectives of this course is to equip students with open channel flow concepts
and applications
Competences to be Understand the basic principle of flow through open-channels and determine water
acquired/course level surface profile of open channel
competences
Course Description This course is intended to give understanding on open channel structures and flows.
The knowledge from this course is applied when designing open channel civil
engineering structures
Course Outline 1. Introduction
1.1 Definition and Types of Open Channel
1.2 Difference of open Channel flow and pipe flow
1.3 Fundamentals equations
1.4 Energy-Depth Relationships
2. Critical Flow
2.1 Criterion for the critical State of flow
2.2 Calculation of the Critical Depth
2.3 Section factor and First Hydraulic Exponent
2.4 Characteristics of Sub-critical and Super- critical flows
2.5 Transitions
2.5.1 Channel with a hump
2.5.2 Transition with a change in Width
2.6 Choking
3. Uniform flow
3.1 Concept and Establishment of Uniform flow
3.2 Chezy Equation
3.3 Manning’s Formula
3.4 Manning’s Roughness Coefficient
3.5 Uniform flow Computation
3.6 The Hydraulic Efficient Channel Section
3.7 Compound Sections
3.8 Design of Irrigation Channels
4. Gradually Varied Flow
4.1 Basic assumptions
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4.2Differential Equation of GVF
4.3Classification of Flow Profiles
4.4Some Features of flow Profiles
4.5Analysis of Flow profiles
4.6Simple numerical Solution of the GVF equation
4.6.1 Direct–step Method
4.6.2 Standard-Step Method
5. RapidlyVariedFlow-1: Hydraulic Jump
5.1 Definition and Types of Hydraulic Jump
5.2 Basic Characteristics of the Jump
5.3 Hydraulic Jump in a Horizontal Rectangular Channel
5.4 Hydraulic Jumps in Horizontal non-Rectangular Channel
5.5 Hydraulic Jumps as Energy Dissipater
6. Rapidly Varied Flow-2: Flow over Spillway and under gates
6.1 Sharp crested weir
6.2 Broad crested weir
6.3 Ogee-Spillway
6.4 Critical depth Flumes
6.5 Culvert Hydraulics
7. Hydraulics of Mobile Bed Channels
7.1 Initiation of Sediment Flow
7.2 Bed forms
7.3 Sediment Load
7.4 Design of Stable Channels
7.5 Scour
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works), group works, assignments, quizzes
and tests
Attendance 85%
Requirements
Literature/References  Chow, V. T. (1959): Open Channel Hydraulics, McGraw-Hill, New York
 Subarmanya, K. (2009): Flow in Open Channels 3rdedition, Tata McGraw Hill
Education Private Limited, New Delhi
 Chanson, H. (2004): The Hydraulics of Open Channel Flow: An Introduction, 2nd
edition Elsevier Butterworth - Heinemann Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford
OX28DP200 Wheeler Road, Burlington
 Sturm, T.W. (2001): Open Channel Hydraulics, International edition, McGraw-Hill
Higher Education
Civil Engineering
Course code CEng-3163
146
Course Title Engineering Hydrology
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 4
2 2 1 2 8 hrs
Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Understand basic hydrologic processes such as rainfall, evaporation,
transpiration, infiltration, and runoff
 Compute representative Rainfall, Evaporation, transpiration, and Infiltration, of
watershed/any given area/point
 Understand measurement of stream flow
 Analysis the hydrograph of a stream/a catchment
 Perform River and Reservoir Routing
 Understand basic ground water concepts
 be aware of the availability and limits of Ethiopian's water resources, and the
issues and options in water resources management
Competences to be Analyze hydrologic data, perform the hydrological evaluation of watersheds for
acquired/course level design purposes and perform hydrological design for a variety of civil engineering
competences projects.
Course Description The purpose of this course is to introduce the general principles and methods of
hydrology in engineering fields. It covers the introduction of hydrologic processes,
elements of Hydrological cycle, stream flow analysis, flood hydrograph, flood
routing and flood frequency analysis. Besides surface hydrology, ground water
analysis will be dealt. The course mainly focuses to provide a sound knowledge in
the above areas so that the students will handle hydrological problems in a real world
Course Outline 1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Hydrologic Cycle & its component
1.3 Applications in Engineering
1.4 Water Budget Equation
2. Precipitation
2.1 Causes and Forms of precipitation
2.2 Measurements of Precipitation
2.3 Rainfall Data Process
2.4 Intensity–Duration–Frequency Relationship
3. Evaporation
3.1 Definition and types of evaporation
3.2 Factors affecting evaporation
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3.3 Measurement of evaporation
3.4 Empirical Evaporation Equations
3.5 Evapotranspiration and its Estimation
4. Infiltration
4.1 Infiltration Process
4.2 Factors affecting infiltration
4.3 Measurement of infiltration
4.4 Estimation of infiltration rates
5. Stream flow /Runoff
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Measurement Techniques
5.3 Discharge computation
5.4 Runoff Estimation from Rainfall
6. Hydrograph Analysis
6.1 Concept of Hydrograph
6.2 Unit Hydrograph
6.3 S – Curve hydrograph
7. Flood Routing
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Basic equations
7.3 River/ channel routing (Muskingum Method)
7.4 Reservoir routing (Modified Pull’s Method)
7.5 Reservoir capacity determination
8. Flood – frequency analysis
8.1 Concepts of statistics and probability
8.2 Frequency and probability functions
8.3 Estimation of design floods to spillway and other hydraulic structures
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works), group works, assignments,
quizzes and tests
Attendance 85%
Requirements
Literature/References  Yilma Seleshi (Dr.) [2005], Engineering Hydrology, 1st Edition, AAU
Publication, Addis Ababa
 Subramanya, K.[1994], Engineering Hydrology, 2nd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill
Publishing Co.Ltd, New Delhi
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Civil Engineering
Module Title Design of Hydraulic Structures & Irrigation
Module Number 17
week
9 6 0 9 24
Module Objectives The main objectives of this module are to equip students with knowledge on analysis
and design hydraulic structures, river hydraulics specifically river bank, protection
works, flood protection works and river diversion works, knowledge on
basics of irrigation engineering specifically type of irrigation, irrigation distribution
networks and irrigation drainage work
Module Competencies  Analyze and design hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways flood
control structures.
 Understand the fundamental techniques used in the analysis and design of
hydraulic structures for water resources development projects such as
watershed management schemes
 Understand the fundamental theories of river morphology and be able design
and analyze river erosion protection works, flood protection
 Understand the relationship between soil, water and plant, optimization of
water for irrigation and the design criteria for irrigation structures.
Module Mode of Lecture, Laboratory and Tutorials
Delivery
Module Learning and Lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works), group works, assignments, laboratory
Teaching Method demonstrations, quizzes and tests
Module Assessment Continuous

Techniques
CEng 3171 Hydraulic Structures I 5
CEng 4172 Hydraulic Structures II 5
CEng 5173 Irrigation Engineering 5
Total ECTS 15
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Hydraulic Structures I
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 0 3 8 hrs
Course Objectives The main objectives of this course is to equip students with knowledge on
analysis and design hydraulic structures
Competences to be Analyze and design hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways flood control
acquired/course level structures. Understand the fundamental techniques used in the analysis and design
competences of hydraulic structures for water resources development projects such
as watershed management schemes
Course Description This course is intended to give understanding on the design of hydraulic
structures
1. Dams in general
1.1 General (Hydraulic Structures)
1.2 Selection of type of dam and their classification
1.3 Selection of dam site
2. Gravity dams
2.1 Definition
2.2 Typical classification / Types of Concrete Gravity Dams
2.3 Forces affecting on gravity dam / Loads on gravity dams
2.4 Modes of failure and criteria for structural stability of gravity dams
2.5 Two-dimensional stability analysis / Stability Analysis
2.6 Design consideration and fixing the section of a dam
2.7 Design example of gravity dam
Course Outline 2.8 Construction aspects of gravity dams (diversion, cracking, joints, and
foundation treatment)
3. Arch and Buttress dams
3.1 Definition and type of arch dams
3.2 Forces acting on arch dams / Loads on
3.3 Design considerations
3.4 Design of arch dams
3.5 Definition of types of buttress dams
3.6 Forces acting on buttress dams / Loads on
3.7 Design of buttress dams
4. Earthen and Rock fill dams / Embankment Dams
4.1 Introduction / Definition
4.2 Types of embankment dams
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4.3 Methods of construction
4.4 Causes of failures of earthen dams
4.5 Design criteria for earth dams
4.6 Selecting a suitable preliminary section of an earth dam
4.7 Seepage discharge through I.s.o/non isotropic soils / Seepage analysis
4.8 Stability analysis
4.9 Seepage control
4.10 Design example of earth dam
4.11 Rock fill dam
5. Spillways, energy dissipaters and spillway gates
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Location of a spillway
5.3 Design considerations for the main spillway
5.4 Types of spillways
5.5 Energy dissipation below spillways
5.6 Stilling basins
5.7 Spillway gates
5.8 Design example of a spillway
5.9 Outlet works through dams and river intakes
5.10 Sluice ways or dam outlets
5.11 Hydraulics of outlet works
5.12 Trash racks
Mode of delivery Lecture and tutorial
Attendance 85%
Requirements
References:
 Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Santosh Kumar Garg, Latest
Edition,
Literature/References  Irrigation and Water Power Engineering, Pande B. B. Lal 2005,
 Hydraulic Structures, P Novak Latest Edition, Design of small Dams, USBR
publications,
 Geotechnical Aspects of Embankment Dams, Published in Australia
 Reading List: Dam Engineering (Vol I., II., III) Grigger
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Hydraulic Structures II
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 4
2 3 0 3 8 hrs
The main objectives of this course are to equip students with river hydraulics
Course Objectives specifically river bank, protection works, flood protection works and river diversion
works
Competences to be Understand the fundamental theories of river morphology and be able design and
acquired/course level analyze river erosion protection works, flood protection
competences
This course is intended to give understanding on fundamental theories of river
Course Description morphology design and analysis of river erosion protection works, flood
protection works
1 River Morphology
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The watershed
1.3 Definition of alluvial streams
1.4 Cross-sectional index and meandering index
1.5 Development process of a stream
1.6 Self-adjustment of a cross-section
1.7 Bed & channel forms and alluvial roughness
2 Design of river banks and bed erosion protection works
2.1 Bank protection works
2.2 Bed protection
3 Flood protection methods
3.2 Design discharge
3.3 Stream training works
3.4 Storage ponds
3.5 Flood protection through planning of reservoir capacities
3.6 Non-structural measures
4 River diversion head works
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Purposes of diversion headwork
4.3 Selection of actual site for canal head works
4.4 Components of Diversion Head Works
4.5 Design of diversion weirs and barrages
4.6 Silt exclusion devices
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Semester Year IV, semester I
Attendance 85%
Requirements
 Novak, Moffat, Nalluri and Narayanan (2007). Hydraulic Structures, 4th ed.
 S.K. Garg, Irrigation and hydraulic structures.
Literature/References  US Army Corps of Engineers (1994). Channel stability assessment for flood
control projects
 HEC 11 – Design of riprap revetment
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Irrigation Engineering
Module CENG-M3171
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
2 2 0 3 8
The main objectives of this course are to equip students with knowledge on basics of
Course Objectives irrigation engineering specifically types of irrigation, irrigation distribution networks and
irrigation drainage
Competences to be Understand the relationship between soil, water and plant, optimization of water for
acquired/course level irrigation and the design criteria for irrigation structures.
competences
Course Description This course is intended to give understanding on basic irrigation engineering concepts
1. Introduction
1.1 Irrigation – Definition, Need and Objectives
1.2 Advantages and disadvantages of irrigation
1.3 Irrigation development status in Ethiopia
2. Basics in Irrigation Engineering
2.1 Planning Irrigation systems
2.2 Soil-Plant-Water relation - Overview
2.3 Crop water requirement
2.4 Base, delta and duty
3. Types of Irrigation System
3.1 Surface Irrigation System
Course Outline 3.2 Pressurized Irrigation System
4. Irrigation distribution Network
4.1 Definition
4.2 Types of conveyance structures
4.3 Canal Irrigation System.
4.5 Design of unlined and lined canals
4.6 Economics of canal lining
4.7 Irrigation water control structures
5. Drainage
5.1 Definition, Need and benefit of drainage
5.2 Types of drainage system
5.3 Planning and Design of drainage system
Semester Year V, Semester I
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Attendance 85%
Requirements
 Garg, S.K. 2005. Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures.
 Arora, K.R. 2002. Irrigation water, power and Water Resources Engineering.
 Chander S. and R. Prasad. 2007. Water Resources System. 2nd ed. Jain Brothers Ltd.
Literature/References New Delhi.
 Sundaresan, V., K.S. Ganapathy and K. Ganesan. 2002. Resources Management
Techniques. A.R. Publishers, Tamil Nadu.
 Basak, N.N. 2008. Irrigation Engineering. Tata McGraw Hill Ltd. New Delhi.
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Civil Engineering
Module Title WATER SUPPLY & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Module Number 18
week
11 4 2 11 28
Module Objectives The module is designed to demonstrate the importance of the study and practice of
environmental engineering concepts in civil engineering projects. Basic sources of
pollutants and contaminants of the environment will be discussed. The module will
also discuss technologies to treat the pollution and contamination of the environment
caused by civil engineering projects. The module extends to address sustainability in
civil engineering with regards to energy, environment and ecology. In a nutshell, the
module will give insight into the fate and future of civil engineering in the era of
global warming and environmental degradation. The module also addresses the
principles in water demand analysis, design process
and technologies of water supply systems and building water supply systems
Module Competencies Upon completion of the module, the student can;
 identify the sources of environmental pollution and contamination caused by
civil engineering projects.
 suggest appropriate technologies to remove environmental wastes with
minimum impact to the society.
 incorporate sustainability issues in the design of civil engineering
infrastructure and produce up-to-date systems.
 know the principles in water demand analysis; understand the design process
and technologies of water supply system.
Delivery
Module Learning and Lecture, tutorial, laboratory, case studies and presentation
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Exam, presentation and projects
Techniques
CEng 4181 Water Supply and treatment 5
CEng 5182 Waste Water Treatment 5
CEng 5183 Environmental Engineering 5
Total ECTS 15
Civil & Environmental Engineering
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Course code CEng4181
Course Title Water Supply and Treatment
Module Title Water Supply and Environmental Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 1 3 10hrs
Course Objectives The main objective of this course is to equip students with knowledge on
Determination of water supply sources, analysis, design of water conveyance
structures, design of the distribution systems and design of water treatment
structures.
Competences to be  Analyze and design sedimentation tanks, paddles and calculate the head losses
acquired/course level  Understand the fundamental techniques used in the analysis and design of water
competences treatment plants, distribution pipes, reservoir.
Course Description  This course is intended to give understanding on the analysis of water supply
and water treatment.
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1. Water Demand and Quantity 6.2 Types of Sedimentation
1.1 General Introduction 6.3 Type I sedimentation
1.2 Water supply system 6.4 Type II Flocculent settling
planning 6.5 Design of sedimentation
1.3 Population forecasting facilities
1.4 Population density 6.6 High rate settling tanks
1.5 Components of water 7. Filtration
demands 7.1 Introduction
1.6 Variations in water 7.2 Mechanisms of filtration
consumption 7.3 Granular filters
1.7 Design periods for water 7.4 Slow sand filters
supply system components 7.5 Rapid sand filters
Course Outline 2. Sources of Water Supply 8. Disinfection
2.1 The water cycle 8.1 Disinfection methods
2.2 Types of water sources 8.2 Chlorination
2.3 Water quality 8.3 Breakpoint chlorination
considerations 9. Advanced Treatment Processes
2.4 Source siting and selection 9.1 Softening
2.5 Storage reservoirs 9.2 De-fluoridation/fluoridation
2.6 Groundwater hydraulics 9.3 Adsorption
2.7 Alternative water supply 9.4 Reverse osmosis and
sources membrane filtration
2.8 Surface water intakes 10. Collection and Distribution of Water
3. Water Characteristics and Sampling 10.1 Water conveyance
3.1 Physical characteristics of systems
water 10.2 Pipes and appurtenances
3.2 Chemical characteristics of 10.3 Distribution systems
water 10.4 Layout of distribution
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3.3 Biological characteristics systems
of water 10.5 Design of distribution
4. Introduction to Water Treatment systems
Processes 10.6 Distribution reservoirs
4.1 Methods of treatment 10.7 Construction and
4.2 Preliminary treatment maintenance of distribution
processes systems
5. Coagulation and Flocculation 11. Water Supply and Sanitary
5.1 Introduction Installation for Building
5.2 Process overview 11.1 Water supply for
5.3 Coagulation Mechanisms buildings
5.4 Rapid mixing 11.2 Wastewater collection
5.5 Flocculation system for buildings
6. Sedimentation
6.1 Introduction
Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorial and laboratory
Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment
Attendance 85%
Requirements
References:
1. M.Hammar, Water supply and Pollution Control
2. E.W.Steel, Water Supply and Sewerage
Literature/References 3. Elements of water supply Engineering by Tesfaye Nigussie
4. Quasim S.R, Motley E.M and Zhu G. Waterworks Engineering
5. Mackenzie L. Davis, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, water and waste water engineering
6. MWH’s Water Treatment: Principles and Design
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Wastewater Treatment
Module Title Water Supply & Environmental Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 4
2 2 1 3 11hrs
Course Objectives  To demonstrate to students the importance of the study and practice of waste
water engineering
 To provide students with an understanding of the basic skills on design of
waste water collection system
 To provide fundamental scientific concepts and detailed technical
understanding of the technologies required for design of wastewater treatment
plants recycling
 To introduce various wastewater management strategies that are applicable for
decision-making processes.
Competences to be  At the end of this course, the students are expected to understand technical and
acquired/course level managerial aspects of wastewater.
competences  The student will be able to conduct preliminary design of sewage collection system
and understand the principle involved in the design and selection of appropriate
treatment unit processes.
 Moreover, the students are expected to develop a strategy that can change
wastewater into a beneficial use.
Course Description  Collection and transport mechanisms of wastewater, Waste water sources,
waste water treatment technologies & recycling
1. Introduction to Wastewater Treatment
1.1. General about Wastewater Treatment
1.2. Objectives of Wastewater Treatment
2. Characteristics of Wastewater
2.1. Waste water sources and quantity
2.2. Physical, Chemical and Bacteriological Characteristic of Wastewater
2.3. Measurement of Concentration of Contaminants in Wastewater
2.4. Mathematical Model for the BOD Curve
2.5. Wastewater Treatment Standards
2.6. Flow Sheets for Wastewater Treatment Systems
3. Preliminary and Primary Wastewater Treatment Methods
Course Outline 3.1. Preliminary Treatment
3.1.1 Screening
3.1.2 Grit Removal Basins
3.1.3 Flow Equalization
3.1.4 Tanks for Removing Oils and Grease
3.2. Primary Treatment
3.2.1 Sedimentation - Theory
3.2.2 Sedimentation Aided with Coagulation (Type II- flocculent Settling) - Practice
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3.2.3. Sedimentation basin design and other alternatives
4. Secondary /Biological and Tertiary Wastewater Treatment
4.1. Principles of Biological Treatment/WW Microbiology
4.1.1. General
4.1.2. Characteristics of Microorganisms
4.2. Biological Wastewater Treatment
4.3. Types of Biological Process for Wastewater Treatment
4.3.1 Activated Sludge Process
4.2.2 Trickling Filters
4.2.3 Rotating Biological Contactors
4.2.4 Waste Stabilization Pond
4.2.5 Constructed Wetlands
4.4. Tertiary/nutrient removal and polishing Processes
5. Effluent Disposal and Natural Purification
5.1. Dilution in Rivers and Oxygen Sag Curve
5.2. Wastewaters in Lakes and Management of Lake Waters
5.3. Wastewater in Sea Water
5.4. Land & subsurface Disposal
6. Sludge Treatment and Bio-solid Management
6.1. Sludge and Its Moisture Content
6.2. Sludge Processing and Disposal Methods
6.3. Dewatering Digested Sludge
6.4. Disposal of Dewatered Sludge
Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorial and laboratory
Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment
Attendance 85%
Requirements
References:
2. M. Hammer, water Supply and pollution control
3. E. W. Steel, Water Supply and Sewerage
Literature/References 4. Metcalf & Eddy, Waste water Engineering Treatment and Reuse
5. Mackenzie & Davis, Water and waste water Engineering
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Environmental Engineering
Module Water Supply and Environmental Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
Study hours Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total Hour
2 0 1 3 11
Course Objectives  To demonstrate to students the importance of the study and practice of environmental
engineering.
 To provide students with an understanding of the basic principles and skills related to
environmental engineering that are expected to be common knowledge for a civil
engineer.
 To introduce sampling techniques and analytical methods for determining contaminant
level
 To introduce the fundamental principles governing the fate and transport of pollutants
in environment, and
 To introduce various treatment technologies used to remediate contaminants or
reduce/eliminate the discharge of pollutants into the environment
Competences to be  Understand different environmental processes and pollution sources.
Acquired/course level  Make preliminary design to minimize and treat wastes
competences
Course Description Environmental components, pollution sources, impact of human on the environment,
material balance, transport and fate of pollution, pollution minimization and treatment
technologies
Course Outline Chapter 1: Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Chapter 2: Environmental Sampling and Analysis
Chapter 3: Environmental Chemistry
Chapter 4: pollutant transport in natural environmental reactors
Chapter 5: Solid and Hazardous waste management
Chapter 6: Noise Pollution and Control
Chapter 7: Environmental Impact Assessment
Pre-requisites All Major courses
Mode of delivery Lecture, Tutorial, Laboratories
Mode of assessment Assignment, Project, Exams
Attendance 85 %
requirement
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Literature  Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, Gilbert M. Masters, Prentice-
Hall, 1997
 Environmental Engineering, by Howard S. Peavy
 Basic Environmental Technology, by Jerry A. Nathanson Introduction to
Environmental Engineering, by Davis and Cornwell Environmental Pollution and
Control, By Peirce
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Civil Engineering
Module Title Transport Engineering
Module Number 19
2 2 1 3 8
Familiarize students with the fundamentals of planning, analyzing, and designing of
basic elements of an integrated surface transportation system. Basic elements of a
Module Objectives surface transportation system. Equip students with the concepts and applications of
geometric design for rural and urban highways. Make students acquainted with the
principles of pavement analysis and design and help them acquire basic knowledge
and practical prospective of highway materials, and construction practice.
 Students will be able to identify components of the different transportation modes
and will be able to utilize design characteristics of the driver, pedestrian, vehicle,
and roadway to design.
Module Competencies  Students will be able to understand and apply the different geometric design
control criteria, and be able to evaluate and modify the condition of an existing
highway system.
 Students will also demonstrate knowledge of properties of highway materials,
construction practice, and quality control.
Teaching Method
Techniques
CEng 2191 Transport Planning and Modeling 5
CEng 3192 Traffic & Road safety Engineering 3
Total ECTS 8
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Transport Planning and Modeling
Module Transport Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 2 1 3 8
 Develop Transport policy for a given state or nation
 Plan and Model (forecast) transport system
 Analyze transport systems
Course Objectives  Evaluation of Transport Project Alternatives
 Exercise with relevance tools and their applications
After completion of this course, students will acquire on:
 Understand the basics and meaning of Transport Planning
Competences to be  Be familiar on terms with Transport Policy and Policy Formulation processes
Acquired/course level  Be aware of basics of Transport Planning and its processes
competences  Understand Pre-requisites of Transport Modeling
 Forecast Travel Demand by means of the FOUR STEP MODEL
 Understand and exercise major software for transport modeling
 Understand the tools for Evaluation of Transport Project Alternatives
The course comprises two main parts: transport planning and Transport Modeling
The transport planning part of the course aims to provide the students with broad,
comprehensive and systematic knowledge in the area of transport planning. The area
of transport planning involves broad knowledge including policy formulation and
economic evaluation of alternatives before decision-making. The three main
components under the transport planning part are planning details, available tools,
Course Description and their application. Planning details comprises of planning process, policy elements
with their ways of formulation and economic evaluation of different alternatives.
Transport modeling elements are details of determining the travel demand and ways
of forecasting. The modeling practice involves the basic four-step modeling of
transport system. Moreover, the students will be introduced to transport planning
tools and their applications. The content give emphasis to the application of relevant
tools and methods of conducting transport planning.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Transport engineering
1.1 Overview
1.2 Historical Background and Future Trends of Transportation
1.3 Modes of Transport
Chapter 2: Transportation Planning
2.1 Transport Planning process
2.2 Basic Elements of Transport Planning Process
2.3 Transport Policy
2.3.1 The transport policy formulation process
2.3.2 Policy Instruments/Measures
Chapter 3: Transportation Modeling
Course Online 3.1 Transportation Modeling
3.1.1. Forecasting travel demand and its approaches
3.1.2. Basic steps in Travel Demand Forecast
3.1.3. Transport System Modeling
3.1.4. The four-step model
3.2 Transport Modeling tools and their application
3.2.1. Transport Planning Software training
Chapter 4: Evaluation of Transport Projects
4.1 Evaluation Tools
4.1.1 Net Present value Method
4.1.2 Benefit Cost Ratio
4.1.3 Internal Rate of Return
Chapter 5: Transport Modeling Software
Pre-requisites None
Semester Year II Semester II
Status of Course Mandatory
Mode of delivery Lectures, Tutorials, Class work and Semester group project
Assessment Method: Continuous Assessment
 Continuous Assessment (tests, projects (software based), Assignments, etc.)
Mode of assessment  Written Final Examination
Attendance A student must attend at least 85 % of the Lecture classes and 100% the software
Requirements practice and tutorial classes.
 Transport Planning and Traffic engineering, CA O’Flaherty, 2003
 Modeling Transport, Juan de Dios Ortuzar & Luwis G. Willumsen, 2001
 Transportation Engineering, An introduction .C.Jotin Khisty, B.kent Lall. Third
Edition,2006
Literature  Transportation Engineering & Planning, C.S. Papacostas. P.D Prevedouros, Third
Edition,2004
 Transport Planning and Traffic Safety, Geetam Tiwari and Dinesh Mohan, 2016
 Transport Planning, David Banister, 2002
 Concepts in Urban Transportation Planning: The Quest for Mobility,
Sustainability and Quality of Life, Mintesnot G. Woldeamanuel, 2016
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Traffic & Road Safety Engineering
Module Transport Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
2 - 1 3 8
 Understand the basic concept of Traffic Engineering
Course Objectives  Determine Capacity and Level of Services for highways
 Determine the basic concept of traffic control and design.
 Understanding the basic concept of Traffic safety.
 Identify and know the basic Traffic Engineering Studies
 Understand the Fundamental principles of Traffic flow, including flow- density
relationships & fundamental diagrams of Traffic flow
 Analyze the Shock waves in traffic streams
Competences to be  Understand the concept of Queue and able to undergo queue analysis.
Acquired/course level  Understand, define & determine Capacity and Level of Service forhighways.
competences  Understand and exercise major software for Traffic and Safety modeling
 Understand and design traffic signal control
The course comprises two main parts: traffic engineering and Road Safety.
The concept of traffic engineering starts from identifying the characteristics of road
users and basic studies. The main contents are the fundamental principles and
analysis of traffic engineering. The fundamental principles comprise of the traffic
flow theory, shockwave analysis and introductory queuing theory. The analysis part
is composed of highway capacity analysis with the concept of level of service for
Course Description different facility ranges (two lanes multilane, freeway, signalized intersection
and roundabouts) and traffic control (details of control devices and their analysis).
In Road safety it deals with Accident pattern. Road user, vehicle and environment
interaction. Exposure. Accident reporting and accident database. Vehicle factors,
crashworthiness. Human factors, drink driving. Identification of hazard, problem
diagnosis and remedial treatments. Conflict studies. Accident models. Road safety
education. Vulnerable road users. Public transport accidents. Evaluation techniques.
Economic appraisal. Risk compensation, regression-to-mean, and accident migration.
Traffic noise: noise source, level, prediction, and control measures. Road traffic air
pollution: vehicular emission parameters, pollution standards and measures.
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Chapter 1: Traffic Engineering
1.1 Traffic Surveys
1.1.1 Spot speed studies
1.1.2 Volume studies
1.1.3 Travel time and delay studies
1.1.4 Parking studies
1.2 Traffic Flow Theory
1.2.1 Traffic flow elements
1.2.2 Flow-density relationships
1.2.3 Fundamental diagram of traffic flow
1.2.4 Mathematical relationships describing traffic flow
1.2.5 Shock waves in traffic streams
Chapter 2: Highway Capacity and Level of Service Analysis (Metric unit)
2.1 Concept of Level of Service
Course Online 2.2 Determination of Level of Service
2.2.1 Two-lane Highways
2.2.2 Multilane Highways
2.2.3 Basic Freeway Segments
Chapter 3: Traffic Control
3.1 Traffic Markings and Sign
3.2 Traffic signal controls
Chapter 4: Road Safety Engineering
4.1 Road Safety Basics
4.2 Road side safety
4.3 Traffic Accident
4.4 Solving Traffic Safety Problems
4.5 Traffic Safety Device, Education and Enforcement
5. Traffic & Road Safety Engineering Software
Semester Year III Semester I
Mode of delivery Lectures, Tutorials, Class work and Semester group project
 Continuous Assessment (tests, design projects (software based), Assignments,
Mode of assessment quiz’s etc.)
 Written Final Examination
 Transport Planning and Traffic engineering, CA O’Flaherty, 2003
 Transport Planning and Traffic Safety, Geetam Tiwari and Dinesh Mohan, 2016
 Traffic and Highway Engineering, 2nd Edition, Nicholas J. Garber and Lester
Hoel, 1997.
 Traffic Engineering, 3rd edition, Roger P.Ross, Elena S.Prassas & William
Literature R. McShane, 2004.
 Highway Capacity Manual 2000 (Metric Unit)
 Traffic Safety and Human Behavior, 2nd Edition, David Shinar, 2016
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Civil Engineering
Module Title Highway Engineering Design
Module Number 20
4 3 7 6 20
The module includes the detailed specification of roadway geometric design,
pavement analysis and design, and its maintenance, rehabilitation and management
system. The cutting-edge design methods (such as Empirical- Mechanistic) and
Module Objectives software application are the integrated part of the module.
Introduction to road management system and the economic aspect of road
construction are also a part of the module. It also deals with the method of road
construction with respect to labor-based method
The student shall be able to apply the method of design of highways, construction
of bituminous and concrete pavements and maintenance and management systems
Module Competencies of highways and airfields. She/he shall be able to manage the road usage to its
maximum capacity, economically maintain, and rehabilitate roads for
maximum design life.
Teaching Method
Techniques
CEng-3201 Geometric Design of Highways 5
CEng-4202 Pavement Materials, Design and Analysis 5
Total ECTS 10
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Geometric Design of Highways & streets
Module Title Highway Engineering Design
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 4
2 2 1 3 8
 Understand the basic stages of highway planning and development process and
have an understanding on project selection.
 Able to identify possible options for the proposed project road and evaluate these
in terms of technical, financial and economic, environmental, social and strategic
terms.
Course Objectives  Able to design the geometric features (horizontal, vertical and cross- section) of
the highway that meet the needs of road users.
 To compute the earthwork quantities and able to provide economical movement
of excavated materials.
 To design drainage facilities for surface and sub-surface water.
 To have understanding on interchanges and intersections.
 An understanding of the fundamentals of highway location process.
 Ability to design the horizontal and vertical alignments of roads.
Competences to be  Ability to estimate earthwork quantities associated with highway construction and
Acquired/course level the economical/optimal way of moving earthwork quantities.
competences  Ability to design simple highway drainage systems, such as side ditches, and
understanding subsurface drainage systems and design of filter material.
 Understand the basics of intersection geometric issues.
The course covers wide scope of highway geometric design components from the
planning and development, economic survey, route selection to final earthwork
quantity. It also discuss the drainage design of highway infrastructures and special
Course Description geometrical elements – intersections and interchanges. The focus of the course is the
geometrical design with software application and quantifying the volumes.
Highway drainage: Importance of highway drainage, design of surface drainage
systems, strategies for subsurface drainage system, design of filter material.
Chapter 1: Highway Planning and 2.1 Highway Alignment Guidelines
Development Process 2.1.1 Principles of Highway Center
1.1 Introduction to Highway line
Planning 2.2 Guidelines for Route location
1.2 Stages of Highway 2.2.1 Reconnaissance survey
Development 2.2.2 Preliminary Location Survey
Chapter 2: Highway Alignment and 2.2.3 Final Location Survey
Route Selection
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Chapter 3: Geometric Design of 5.1 Importance of highway drainage
Highways 5.1.1 Runoff Estimation
3.1 Design Controls and Criteria Methods
3.1.1 Functional Classification of 5.2 Design of surface drainage systems
Highways 5.2.1 Urban Drainage Design
3.2 Elements of Geometric Design 5.2.2 Rural Drainage Design
3.2.1 Sight distance 5.3 Strategies for Subsurface Drainage
3.3 Horizontal Alignment Design System
3.4 Vertical Alignment Design 5.3.1 Estimation of Sub-surface
3.5 Combinations of horizontal and Drainage
vertical alignment 5.3.2 Design of filter material
3.6 Highway Cross-section Elements and Facilities
3.6.1 Lanes and Median Chapter 6: Intersections and Interchanges
3.6.2 Shoulders and Sidewalks 6.1 Types of intersections and
3.6.3 Pedestrian crossings and interchanges
facilities 6.2 Geometrical Components
Chapter 4: Earthwork Quantities and of Intersections and
Mass Haul Diagram Interchanges
4.1 Cross-sectional Elements 6.3 Geometric design of
4.2 Methods of Earthwork Intersections
Estimation 6.3.1 Roundabouts
4.2.1 Calculation of Areas and Volumes 6.3.2 Intersections
4.3 Mass Diagram and 6.3.3 Interchanges
Balancing Procedures 6.3.4 Level Crossings
Chapter 5: Highway Drainage- surface Chapter 7: Geometric design Software
and sub-surface drainage
Semester Year III Semester II
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, Design software Practice (In-Roads, MX Roads etc..), class
works, assignments, Quizs etc.
Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment (tests, design projects (software based), Assignments, quiz’s
etc.)
Written Final Examination
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 Books (latest editions):
 Rogers M. (2016) Highway Engineering, 1st Edition, J. Wiley and Sons
 Brocken rough L. Roger and Boedecker J. Kenneth (2009), Highway
Engineering Handbook, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill
 Garber J. Nicholas and Hoel A. Lester (2010), Traffic and Highway
Engineering, 4th Edition, CEngage Learning
 etc
Literature  Design Manuals
 Geometric Design Manual (2013), Ethiopia Road Authority
 Geometric Design for Highway and Streets – AASHTO (2011)
 Software User Guide for (MX- Road, IN-Roads, etc…)
Civil Engineering
Course Number CEng- 4202
Course Title Pavement Materials, Design and Analysis
Module Highway Engineering Design
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 2 2 4 12
Course Objectives Prepare students with basic knowledge and practical prospective of highway
materials, design approach, construction practice, and quality control.
Competences to be Students can competently design pavement structures of paved and unpaved roads,
Acquired/course level select and mix appropriate materials for road construction and
competences analyze the stress distribution in pavement structures
 Overview of pavement structures & types
 Stresses in pavement structures
 Traffic volume and loading
 Subgrade soils, special soil tests for pavement design, soil classification for
highway purposes
 Unbound pavement materials: sources and properties of aggregates, aggregates
for surfacing, base and sub-base courses, materials for gravel surfacing, and
capping layers
 Stabilized pavement materials
 Bituminous materials: sources and properties of binders; types of asphalt
mixtures
Course Description  Marshall Method of mix design, and surface treatments
 Structural design of flexible pavements: AASHTO method of flexible pavement
design
 Design of flexible pavement structures using ERA and AACRA design
procedures, Design of gravel-surfaced road
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1. Introduction
1.1 General
Course content 1.2 Overview of Pavement Structures
1.3 Basic Design Data
2. Stresses in Pavements
2.1 Stresses in Flexible Pavements
2.2 Stresses in Rigid Pavements
2.3 Kenpave Software
3. Traffic Loading
3.1 Fixed Traffic Procedure
3.2 Fixed Vehicle Procedure
3.3 Traffic Volumes and Axle Loads
4. Sub-grade soils
4.1. Overview of Soil Survey and Site Investigation
4.2. Essential Laboratory Tests
4.3. Soil Classifications for Highway use
5. Pavement Materials
5.1 Unbound Pavement Materials
5.2 Stabilized Pavement Materials
5.3 Bituminous Pavement Materials
6. Structural Design of Flexible Pavements
6.1 Design of gravel roads
6.2 Design of asphalt pavements
6.3 Design of Rigid Pavement
6.4 Design of Airfields
7. Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Method
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The Philosophy
7.3 Design Inputs
Pre-requisites CEng-3201
Mode of delivery Lecturing, Laboratory demonstration, Semester project, group and Individual
assignment, Site Visit
Continuous assessment (Tests, Lab Report, Assignments…) 50%
Mode of assessment Final Exam 50%
Attendance A student must attend at least 85 % of the classes and 100% of lab sessions
Requirements
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 Pavement Analysis and Design by Y. H. Huang (Text)
 ERA 2013 Manual (Flexible pavement Design, Rigid Pavement Design & Low
Volume )
 Principles of Pavement Design by E. J. Yoder and M. W. Witczak
 Design and Performance of Road Pavements by D. Croney and P. Croney
Literature  Highway Engineering by P. Wright
 Traffic and Highway Engineering by N. J. Garber and L. A. Hoel
 Highway and Traffic Engineering in Developing countries; Ed. Bent Thagesen
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Civil Engineering
Module Title CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Module Number 23
Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total Hour
Total Study hours per week
11 4 2 11 28
 The student will get familiarity with various construction methods for
building excavations, bridges, streets, etc. and organize project works in to
tasks in order to schedule construction equipment and arrange the sequence of
construction operations at the planning stage.
Module Objectives  Moreover, the gets acquainted with official contracting terms for the award of
construction performance contracts. Calculation of performance indicators
and establishing critical path network. The student will be able to describe the
framework of typical company forms and cooperative ventures.
Module Competencies Comprehend basic gridlines, contract, formulation, administration, and planning
management techniques
Method
CEng 4231 Contract, specification & Quantity Survey 3
CEng 4232 Engineering Economics 3
CEng 5233 Construction Equipment 5
CEng 5234 Construction Management 5
Total ECTS 16
175
Civil Engineering
Course Title Contract, Specification and Quantity Surveying
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 4
2 3 0 3 8
 Understand different types of specification, know how to assure and control
quality of construction materials and construction products,
 Prepare specifications and BoQ for construction projects,
 Work out quantity and types of material, manpower, and equipment needed for
construction projects,
 Determine rates for construction activities using detailed cost estimation,
 Advices take holders on preliminary and final costs of projects,
Course Objectives  Prepare payment certificates and final accounts of projects,
 Acquire knowledge on how to valuate projects,
 Acquire Sound Knowledge of Contract Documents and their conditions,
 Acquire sound knowledge on the different types of Delivery, Procurement and
Contract Methods,
 Create / Formulate and Manage Tender and Contract Documentsfor
Construction Projects,
 Understand processes involved in Procurement and Contract Management,
 Know how to administer Alterations, Claims and Disputes
 Acquire computer skill that is used to calculate detail cost of a project and
 Oversee appropriate procurement and contract method for the development
 An ability to understand and prepare different types of specifications as well as
capacity to assure and control quality of construction materials and construction
products,
 An ability to carry out quantity surveying and to prepare BoQ for different type
of construction projects.
Competences to be  A capacity to determine quantity and types of material, manpower, and
Acquired/course level Equipment needed for construction projects,
competences  A capacity to fix unit rate for different types of construction activities.
 An ability to Prepare payment certificates and final accounts of projects,
 A capacity to valuate different types of construction projects,
 A capacity to formulate and manage Tender and Contract Documents for
Construction Projects
 A capacity to estimate a project cost using software and
 A capacity to administer Alterations, Claims and Disputes inconstruction
projects.
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 Specifications: Types of specifications, Specification writing,
 Quantity surveying: material take off preparation and writing of bill of quantities.
Course Description  Project cost estimation and valuation; unit rate analysis and value of work.
 Procurement and Contract: The law of contract as applied to civil engineering
constructions; Types of Civil Engineering construction contracts; Contract
documents; Conditions of contract; Administration of contract, settlement of claims,
Bidding theory, Preparation of Tender Documents.
1. SPECIFICATIONS
1.1. Definition
1.2. Purpose of Specification
1.3. Types of Specification
1.3 Specification Writing
1.4 Standard Specification for Building and Road Construction
2. QUANTITY SURVEYING
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Methods of Measurement
2.3. Quantity Surveying
2.4. Materials Take Off Preparation and Measuring of Quantities
2.5. Quantity Take Off: Building and Road Projects
2.6. Writing Bill of Quantities and Preparation of Tenders
3. PROJECT COST ESTIMATION AND VALUATION
3.1. General Introduction
3.2. Information Required for Cost Estimation
3.3. Types of Costing or Estimation
3.4. Fundamental Approach to Construction Cost Estimation
3.5. Basic Cost Components of a Construction Project
3.6. Unit Rate Analysis
3.7. Factors Affecting Value of an Asset
3.8. Types and method of Valuation
Course Online 4. CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT
4.1. Stages in Construction
4.2. Introduction to procurement
4.3. Types of Procurement
4.4. Procurement and Contract Management
4.5. Procurement and Contract Delivery System
4.6. Procurement Management
5. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
5.1. Principles of Contract
 General Background
 Legal Definition of Contract
 Elements of Contract
 Why use contracts in construction
5.2. Types of Construction Contract
5.3. Contract Documents
5.4. Contract Administration
5.5. Claim and Dispute Management
Pre-requisites None
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Semester Year IV semester I

Requirements

Construction Contracts: Law and Management, John Murdoch and Will Hughes, 3
Edition, Spon Press, 2000.

Construction Contracting, Clough, R.H.,4 Edition, John Willey and Sons, 1996.
th

FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Works in Civil Engineering Construction, 4
Edition,
1992, reprint with amendments.

Standard Condition of Contract for Construction of Civil Work Projects, MOWUD,
1995.

Dispute Resolution in Construction Management, Ian Eilenberg,1 Edition, UNSW
Press Book, 2003.
Literature 
Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, Martin Book, 3Ed, Civil
Engineering, Estimating and Costing (Including Quantity Surveying Valuation and
th
Contracting V.N. Vazirani & S.P Chandola, 4 Edition, Khana Publisher.

Quantity Surveyor’s Pocket Book, Duncan Cartlidge, 1 Edition, Elsevier ltd, 2009.
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Engineering Economics
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 4
2 2 0 3 7
 Understand the basic concepts of engineering economics.
 Understand the time value of money.
Course Objectives  Understand the concepts behind benefit-cost analyses.
 Understand the concept of depreciation.
 Understand the basics of construction project financial management
 Calculate present, future worth and rates of return on investment.
Competences to be  Carry out economic evaluation and choose among investmentalternatives.
Acquired/course level  Develop and understand benefit-cost analyses.
competences  Study depreciation of different machinery and infrastructure assets.
 Prepare project financial requirements and cash flow diagram.
 Prepare and interpret simple economic feasibility study
Investment; time value of money: Interest, present worth; annual worth; rate of return;
future worth. Costing: Cost centers; labor cost; investment/owning cost; operating cost;
Course Description equipment cost. Economic analysis: payback period: Benefit/cost analysis; Sensitivity
analysis; feasibility study; case study: economic analysis civil projects: economic
analysis of multi-purpose projects, project appraisal. Project cash flow analysis.
Depreciation
Accounting.
1. BASIC CONCEPTS OF ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Engineering economics decisions
1.3. understanding financial statements
2. COST OF MONEY
2.1. Interest
2.2. Time value of money
2.3. Economic equivalence
Course Online EONOMIC EVALUATION
. Present worth and Future analysis
. Payback periods
. Internal rate of return
. Benefit cost analysis
PRECIATION AND REPLACEMENT ANALYSIS
TRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
ERVIEW OF PROJECT ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDY
Pre-requisites None
Semester Year IV, Semester II
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Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment60%
Final Examination 40%
Requirements
 Ted G. Eschenbach, Engineering Economy: Applying Theory to Practice, Oxford
University Press, 2011.
 E. Paul DeGarmo, William G. Sullivan, James A. Bontadelli, Elin M. Wicks,
Engineering Economy, Perntice Hal, 1997.
Literature  Donald G. Newnan, Ted G. Eschenbach, Jerome P. Lavelle, Engineering Economic
Analysis, Oxford University Press, 2009.
 James L. Riggs, David D. Bedworth, Sabah U. Rundhawa, Engineering Economics,
McGrawhill Education, 1996.
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Construction Equipment & safety
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
StudyHours Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home study Total Hour
2 2 0 3 8
 Apply engineering Fundamentals and analyses to the planning,
 Selection and utilization of construction equipment.
Course Objectives  Understand how construction equipment should be selected and used to
produce the intended quality in the most cost-effective manner.
 Determine the hourly rental rate of equipment.
 Understand the Types, basic Components, Application, Operation and Productivity
of different equipment and Plants.
Competences to be Students will develop the following skills:
Acquired/course level  A capacity to reduce down-time, achieve optimum equipment utilization and
competences increase production at minimum cost,
 An ability to understand the Types, basic Components, Application, Operation and
Productivity of different equipment and Plants.
Course Description  Construction equipment: types, uses, components, operation, productivity and
market aspect.
 Construction Plants; types, uses, components, operation, productivity
and market aspects.
1. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS
1.1. General Introduction
1.2. Classification of Equipment
1.3. Earth Work
1.1.1 Crane Shovel Family
1.1.2 Heavy Earth Moving Equipment
1.1.3 Grading Equipment
Course Online 1.1.4 Compaction Equipment
1.1.5 Hauling Equipment
1.4. Hoisting Equipment
1.4.1 Lifting and Lowering Devices
1.4.2 Cranes
1.5. Concreting Equipment
1.6. Asphalt Laying Equipment
1.7. Pumping and Dewatering Equipment
1.8. Drilling and Blasting Equipment

1.9. Tunneling Equipment
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1.10. Pile Drilling and Driving Equipment
1.11. Formwork and Scaffolding
2. PRODUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS
2.1 Determination of Production of Construction Equipment
2.2 Production of Shovel Family and Excavator
2.3 Production of heavy earth moving and grading equipment
3. CONSTRUCTION PLANTS
.4 Aggregate Crushing Plant
.5 Concrete Batching Plant
.6 Asphalt Mixing Plant
4. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS
4.1 Estimation of Construction Equipment Emission
4.2 Construction Equipment Related Waste Management
Pre-requisites None
Continuous assessment 60%
Requirements
th
 Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, Peurifoy, RobertL, 6 edition.
McGraw Hill Publishers, 2002.
 Construction Equipment and its Management, S.C. Sharma, 4 edition. KHANA
Publishers, 2002.
 Construction Equipment Management for Engineers, Estimators and Owners,
Douglas
D. Gransberg, Calin M. Popescu, Taylor Francis Group, 2006.
Literature
 Management of Off-Highway Plant and Equipment, D.J.
st
Edwards, F.C. Harris and R. McCaffer,1 edition. Spon Press 2003.
th
 Moving the Earth, HerbertL. Nicholas, David A.Day, 5 edition
 KomatsuSpecificationandApplicationHandBook,29 edition, 2008.
 Caterpillar Performance Hand Book
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Construction management
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 4
2 2 0 3 8
 Underst and functions of management, roles of managers and levels of management in
construction,
 Understand the nature of construction industry, the characteristic features which
distinguish the Ethiopian construction industry, its challenges and prospects,
 Fully understand project management knowledge areas such as integration, scope,
Course Objectives time, cost, quality, human resource, communication, risk and procurement
management,
 Understand the different types of construction project scheduling techniques,
 Understand the different methods of project appraisal and economic comparisons,
 Understand the role of insurance in the construction industry and
 Understand safety and health provisions in construction activities.
 An ability to understand functions of management, roles of managers and levels of
management in construction,
 An ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the overall construction
management process.
Competences to be  An ability to understand project management knowledge areas (integration, scope,
Acquired/course level time, cost, quality, human resource, communication, risk and procurement
competences management),
 An ability to prepare Term of Reference for construction projects,
 A capacity to formulate and manage Tender and Contract Documents for construction
projects,
 An ability to prepare construction project schedules using different techniques,
 An ability to understand the role of insurance in the construction industry and safety
and health provisions in the construction industry.
This module is intended to cover:
Construction in the national economy; Parties in construction industry; Construction and
Course Description consulting organizations; Design and construction procedure of public projects; Preparation
of TOR; Body of Knowledge of Management: project management knowledge area as
such as integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resource,
communication, risk and procurement management Project management and planning
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techniques; Financial project appraisal and cash-flow analysis; Personnel management
Site organizations; Insurance in construction industry Individual/Group term paper
preparation and presentation.
1. INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT: AN OVERVIEW
1.1. Management Development
1.2. Functions of Management
1.3. Roles of Managers
1.4. Levels of Management
2. THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
2.1. Nature of the industry
2.2. Its role in national economy
2.3. Parties in construction industry
2.4. Resources for the construction industry
3. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
3.1. Objectives and functions
3.2. Construction management process and practices
3.3. Project management knowledge areas
Course Online 3.4. Resource management: Human resource management
4. COST MANAGEMENT
4.1. Cost planning
4.2. Introduction to Cost Estimation
4.3. Cost control
5. ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
5.1. Organization theory
5.2. Strategic management
5.3. Organization structure
5.4. Types of construction firms
5.5. Project and site organizations
6. CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SCHEDULING TECHNIQUES
6.1. Bar chart (Gantt chart method)
6.2. Network scheduling– Critical Path Method (CPM)
6.3. Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT)
6.4. Resource scheduling and allocation
6.5. Project planning control using appropriate software
7. INSURANCE IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
8. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROVISIONS IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Pre-requisites CEng 4231, CEng 4232
Semester Year V, Semester II
Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorials
Continuous Assessment 60%
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Requirements

Abebe Dinku, Construction Management and Finance, Addis Ababa University Press,
Addis Ababa, 2003.

Baldwin, A. and Bordoli, D. A handbook to construction planning and scheduling,
Literature John Wiley and Sons, 2014.

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) Fourth
edition, Pennsylvania, USA: Project Management Institute, Inc., 2008.

KK Chitkara, 2000 Construction Project Management, Planning, Scheduling and
Controlling, 2000.

Keith Lockyer and James Gordon, Sixth Edition, Project Management and Project
Network techniques, 1996.

Microsoft Project, 2010.

Peurifoy, Ledbetter, Construction Planning, equipment and methods, Mc Gram hill,
2000etc
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Civil Engineering
Module Title INDUSTRY PRACTICE
Module Number 24
week
30 30
Module Objectives The objectives of the internship is expansion of knowledge and acquaintance with
industry in the field of civil engineering, consolidation and deepening of existing
knowledge in civil engineering design and construction, involvement in planning,
steering and management of design & construction processes and acquiring hands-on
training in practical skills typical for civil engineering
The objective of the module is to equip students with the necessary business, social, and
interpersonal skills to operate effectively in organizational Environments in their
future career.
Module Competencies After completion of the module, the student can

 apply existing knowledge in civil engineering design and construction,
 competently involve in planning, managing, steering, and construction of projects.
 demonstrate understanding of market identification and assessment techniques, new
business idea development, fundamentals of finance & marketing, intellectual
property protection, soliciting funding, and successful business partnership.

Delivery
Module Learning and Lecture, tutorial, case studies and presentation
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Exam, presentation and design and planning projects
Techniques
CEng 4241 Internship 25
Total ECTS 25
186
Civil Engineering
Module Title RESEARCH/PROJECT
Module Number 25
week
2 - 15 11 28
Module Objectives In this module, students will perform a comprehensive design project using their knowledge
acquired from pervious modules with a team approach requiring interaction with
practitioners, development of a team project report and a formal presentation. In the
Integrated Civil Engineering Design project students will perform an integrated project and be
familiar with the respective important engineering tools, approaches, methods and/or ways. In
The technical report writing and research methods for engineers’ module will enable
students to identify problems and give solution in scientific procedure by producing
technical report. The Final Year Project (Bachelor’s Thesis) is the culmination of the
program and the student will experience research methodologies and independent
application of civil engineering design and theories to solve day-to-day problems of the
society.
Module Competencies  Students will be able to undertake individual responsibility on a comprehensive civil
engineering project and take a design project that includes various fields of civil
engineering and develop a project design, be able to demonstrate ability to investigate
and determine required information, collect required data, analyze data and evaluate
what needs to, and be able to develop a project design as a team and report on the
design and be familiar with the respective important engineering tools, approaches,
methods and/or ways.
Delivery
Module Learning and Lecture, tutorial, case studies and project advising
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Exam, presentations, report and defense.
Techniques
CEng 4251 Technical Report Writing &Research Methods for Engineers 2
CEng 5252 Integrated Civil Engineering Design 4
CEng 5253 BSC. thesis 6
Total ECTS 12
187
Civil Engineering
Course Title Technical Report Writing and Research Methodologies for Engineers
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 2
2 - - 3 5
The objective of the course is to equip students with effective report writing skills and
Course Objectives research methodologies. Students shall develop solid technical report and paper/thesis
writing skills, analysis and data interpretation techniques, and research methodologies.
Competences to be Students shall develop good technical report and paper/thesis writing skills, analysis and
Acquired/course level data interpretation techniques, and research methodologies.
competences
 Report overview: features, functions, and classification of reports.
 Communication: definition, processes, barriers, and communication channels.
 Distinguishing features of a technical report.
Course Description  A technical report: rational of a research report.
 Guidelines on identification of semester project.
 The search process: data sources, data collection, text organization, the write-up.
 Preparation of bibliography.
Course Online
Pre-requisites FLEn 1012
Semester Year5, Semester I
Mode of delivery Lectures, Essays
Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment60%
Final Examination 40%
Requirements
 Alley, M. (1999),The Craft of Editing: A Guide for Managers, Scientists, and
Engineers, 1st edition, Springer
Literature  Ranjit Kumar, (1999), Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
,Sage Publications Ltd .
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Civil Engineering
Course Title Integrated Civil Engineering Design
Module CENG-M4251
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 4
Study Hours - 6 18 24
Students will perform an integrated project and be familiar with the
Course Objectives respective important engineering tools, approaches, methods and/or ways.
Students will be able to conduct original report of a study, design, or
investigation which demonstrates the ability of the student to undertake
Competences to be individual responsibility on a comprehensive civil engineering project and be
acquired/course level familiar with the respective important engineering tools, approaches, method
competences and/or ways.
Students will perform a comprehensive design project using a team approach
requiring interaction with practitioner’s development of a team project report
and a formal presentation to practitioners and be familiar with the respective
Course Description important engineering tools, approaches, methods and/or ways.
Section -1
Introduction to important engineering tool (software), approaches, methods
or ways
Course Outline Section-2
Conducting an integrated Project ( a project having components from various
disciplines that work along with (with in) civil engineering) based on the
introduced tool
Pre-requisites All Prior Core courses
Co-requisites none
Semester Year V semester I
Mode of delivery Tutorial and Project
Mode of assessment Continuous Assessment 100%
Attendance Requirements A student must attend at least 85% of the tutorial
Literature/References To be set by the integrated civil engineering design coordinator (Advisors).
The management of time and resources for part 1 and part 2 indicated in the
course description shall be given the highest remark for the better delivery
Remark of the course
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Elective Modules List
School of Civil Engineering

Module Title ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING THEORIES
Module Category Elective
Module Number 26
Total Study hours per week
2 3 - 3 8
The module aims to introduce students to Fundamental principles of matrix
Module Objectives methods of structural analysis for indeterminate structures. The method consists
of Flexibility method and Stiffness method.
- To analysis indeterminate structures by applying a variety of
Module Competencies techniques. (flexibility and stiffness matrix methods)
- To evaluate the external reactions, the deformed shape and internal
stresses for indeterminate structures

Module Learning and
Lectures, tutorials, Project work and Presentation
Teaching Method
Total ECTS 5 Credit Point
CEng 5261 Theory of Structures II 5
Total ECTS 5
190
Civil Engineering
Course Title Theory of Structures II
Module Advanced Structural Engineering Theories
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
Study Hours
2 3 0 3 8
 Classify structures with respect to static and kinematic methods
 Perform indeterminate structural analysis using the matrix flexibility methods
Course Objectives
 Perform indeterminate structural analysis using the matrix stiffness methods
 Use the Direct Stiffness Method to analyze indeterminate structures
 Employ the techniques to overcome special problem types
Competences to be - To analysis indeterminate structures by applying a variety of techniques.
acquired/course level (flexibility and stiffness matrix methods)
competences - To evaluate the external reactions, the deformed shape and internal stresses for
indeterminate structures
The course covers the following: Fundamental principles of matrix methods of structural
analysis. Energy concepts. Flexibility method: Basic concepts, flexibility of prismatic
members, system flexibility, solution procedure. Stiffness method: Basic concepts,
Course Description
stiffness of prismatic members, axis transformation and system stiffness, direct stiffness
method. Non prismatic members. Curved members. Elastic supports. Oblique supports.
Discontinuities in members. Offset connection.
Chapter 1: Fundamental Principles of Structural Analysis
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Deformations in framed structures
1.3. Equilibrium and Compatibility
1.4. Structural Analysis Methods
1.5. Action and Displacement Equations
1.6. Flexibility and Stiffness Matrices
Chapter 2: The Flexibility Method
Course Outline 2.1. Basic Concepts
2.2. Flexibility of Prismatic Members
2.3. Action Transformation and System Flexibility Equation
2.4. Joint displacements, Member end actions and support reactions
2.5. Basic and Formalized methods and solution Procedures
Chapter 3: The Stiffness Method
3.1. Basic Concepts
3.2. Stiffness of Prismatic Members
3.3. Axis Transformation and Master Stiffness Equation
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3.4. Formalized Solution Procedures
3.5. Direct Stiffness Method & Solution Procedure
Chapter 4: Additional Topics for the Stiffness Method
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Curved Members, Non-Prismatic Members
4.3. Oblique Supports, Elastic Supports
4.4. Discontinuities in Members
Chapter 5: Computer Aided Analysis of Structures
Semester xxxx
Attendance
Requirements
1. A. Kassimali, Structural Analysis, 4thedition. Christopher M. Shortt, 2011
2. Kenneth M. Leet, Chia-Ming Uang andAnne M. Gilbert, Fundamentals of
Structural Analysis, 5th edition.McGraw-Hill Education, 2018
Literature 3. R.C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, 8thEdition. Prentice Hall, Pearson Education,
Inc.2012
4. William Weaver and James M. Gere, Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures, 3 rd
edition. Library of congress,1990
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Civil Engineering
Module Title ADVANCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Module Number 27
Lecture Tutorial Practice or Laboratory Home Study Total
Total Study hours per week Hour
2 3 - 3 8
The module is designed to introduce students in analysis of special structures such
as curved beam, oblique support, non-prismatic members, and irregular frames
shell structures. Estimation of lateral loads using Ethiopian Building Codes, and
Module Objectives using advanced analysis methods for lateral load distribution in high- rise
buildings and plan and design lateral load resisting systems. Use advanced analysis
methods such as strip method of slab design for irregular shaped slabs and using
plastic analysis for framed structures. Apply the principle of reinforced
concrete design to shell structures, shear walls, water tankers, Bunkers and silos.
After completion of this module, the students shall be able to analyze special
structures such as curved beam, non-prismatic members, high-rise buildings and
Module Competencies oblique supports. She/he can determine lateral loads on high-rise buildings and
device lateral load resisting system and distribute lateral loads. She/he can design
and detail special reinforced concrete structures such as shell, bunkers, Silos, and
Water tankers
Method
CEng 5271 Reinforced Concrete Structures III 5
Total ECTS 5
193
Civil Engineering
Course Title Reinforced Concrete Structures III
Module Advanced Concrete Structures
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 3 - 3 8
At the end of the course, the student will:
 Be able to carry out structural design of curved beams, haunched beams, deep
beams, and corbels in the ultimate limit state and verify the satisfaction of
serviceability limit state requirements,
 Be able to carry out the structural design of structural walls for flexure and shear
in the ultimate limit state and verify the satisfaction of serviceability limit state
Course Objectives requirements,
 Be able to understand the basic concept in pre-stressed concrete design which
includes method of pre-stressing, materials and permissible stresses, loss of pre-
stress and bending stress analysis of simple and composite sections,
 Be able to carry out the structural design of water retaining structures and verify
the satisfaction of serviceability limit state requirements
 Be introduced to structural design of bunkers and silos.
 An ability to carry out the structural design of curved beams, haunched beams, deep
beams, and corbels in the ultimate limit state and verify the satisfaction of
Competences to be serviceability limit state requirements,
acquired/course level  An ability to carry out structural design of structural walls for shear and flexure in the
competences ultimate limit state and verify the satisfaction of serviceability limit state
requirements,
 Understand the basics in the analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete beams
 Understand the basics in the analysis and design of water retaining structures, bunkers
and Silos.
The course covers the following: Design of curved beam, haunched beam, deep beam and
Course Description corbels, Shear wall design and detailing, Introduction to pre-stressed concrete design
and Design of water retaining structures, bunkers and silos.
1. Deep Beams and Corbels
1.1. Strut and Tie model
1.2. Behavior of deep beams and corbels
Course Outline 1.3. Design of deep beams
1.4. Design of corbels
2. Curved Beams and Hunched Beams
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Design of curved beams
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2.3. Design of haunched beams
3. Design of Concrete walls
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Design of plain concrete walls
3.3. Design of reinforced concrete walls
3.4. Detailing of reinforced concrete wall
4. Introduction to Pre-stressed concrete design
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Methods of pre-stressing
4.3. Materials and Permissible Stresses
4.4. Analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete
5. Water retaining Structures
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Joints in water tanks
5.3. Circular and Rectangular tanks
6. Bunkers and Silos
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Bunkers
6.3. Silos
Semester Year V
Mode of delivery Lectures, assignment and project
Requirements
 James G MacGregor and James K Wight Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and
Design.
 Design of Concrete Structures, by Arthur H. Nilson, David Darwin and Charles W.
Dolan.
 Edward Nawy, Reinforced Concrete: A fundamental Approach
Literature  W.H. Mosley, Ray Hulse, and J.H Bungey, Reinforced Concrete Design: to Eurocode
2
 ES EN 1990:2015 Basis of structural design, Ministry of Urban Development &
 ES EN 1991:2015: Actions on structures, Ministry of Urban Development &
 ES EN 1992:2015: Design of concrete structures, Ministry of Urban Development &
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Civil Engineering
Module Title Hydropower Engineering
Module Number 29
2 3 - 3 8
methods such as strip method of slab design for irregular shaped slabs
and using plastic analysis for framed structures. Apply the principle of reinforced
Water tankers
Method
CEng 5291 Hydropower Development 5
Total ECTS 5
196
Civil Engineering
Module Title Advanced Geotechnical Engineering Design
Module Number 30
week
3 3 - 2 8
Module Objectives In practice, civil engineers are required to design and propose foundations for a variety
of infrastructure. The purpose of this module is to provide the students with a solid
knowledge and understanding of the principles governing the design and analysis of
foundation systems for structures and to provide them with an opportunity to apply the
design procedures learned in class to a "real life" foundation design project.
Module Competencies Students will be able to;
 understand and formulate a foundation design problem,
 compute the design bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations,
 compute the settlement of shallow and deep foundations,
 analyze the forces on and stability of retaining walls, and
 Develop the pressure and force diagrams needed to produce shear and
moment diagrams for foundation design.
Module Mode of Semester based
Delivery
Module Learning and Lectures, tutorials, assignments, class works, mini projects and field visits
Teaching Method
Module Assessment Continuous assessment (quizzes, tests, class works, assignments, laboratory and field
Techniques work and presentations) and final exam
CEng 5301 Geotechnical Engineering Design – III (Geotechnical Practice in 5
Tropical Soils)
Total ECTS 5
197
Civil Engineering
Course Code CEng 5301
Course Name Geotechnical Engineering Design – III
(Geotechnical Practice in Tropical Soils)
Module Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS Credits 5
Study Hours 2 3 - 3 8
Objectives The objective of this course is to
 Highlight the need in questioning the assumption that classical soil mechanics is
sufficient/adequate to address practical geotechnical problems such as in
evaluating the heave of foundations on swelling or expansive soils.
 Introduce students to advances in technology that has improved our ability to
measure, characterize, and predict the properties, behavior, and performance of
unsaturated soils.
 Bring to attention the ever-increasing costs associated with construction that
make the continued reliance on conservatism less economically appealing.
 introduce geotechnical engineering as dealing with true three-phase soils while
treating saturated soil as a special case, rather than the other way around,
 revise aspect of the classical mechanics in the unsaturated/expansive/collapsible
soil framework
 introduce soil stabilization technics
Competencies (Learning Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
Outcome)  clearly describe the features of the tropical belt
 describe the peculiar features and state of the tropical soils including
unsaturation, expansive nature etc
 describe the basic aspects of unsaturated soil mechanics and its
engineering practical applications (modified lateral earth pressure theories,
bearing capacity, slope stability analysis)
 perform, understand & interpret the behavior of expansive soils and be
able to design foundations on expansive soils and take remedial measures.
Course Description / Chapter 1: Introduction to the Tropics and Tropical Soils
Course Contents Chapter 2: Introduction to Mechanics of Unsaturated Soils
2.1 Conduction Phenomena in Unsaturated Media
(Modified flow theories, soil-water characteristics curve, hydraulic conductivity
models, hysteresis)
2.2. State of Stress in Unsaturated Soils
(Pore pressure parameters, effective stress etc
2.3 Macroscopic Physical Behavior of Unsaturated Soil Mass (Shear strength,
volume change etc)
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Chapter 3: Geotechnical Design in Unsaturated Phenomena
3.1 Ground Investigation
3.2 Foundation Design
3.3 Retaining Structures Design
Chapter 4: Design of Foundations in Expansive Soils
4.1 Shallow Foundations (Isolated)
4.2 Deep Foundations (Piles)
Chapter 5: Stabilization Techniques of Problematic Soils
Pre-requisite CEng 4152
Semester Year V
Status of the Course Compulsory
Learning methods and Lecture, laboratory and field tests, field excursion, invited speakers
activities
Assessment techniques Continuous assessment (quizzes, tests, class works, assignments, and field
works and presentations) and final exam
Attendance Minimum of 85% attendance
requirements
Literature  D. G. Fredlund, H. R. (2012). Unsaturated Soil Mechanics in Engineering
Practice. Hoboken, USA, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
 Jean-Louis Briaud. (2013). Geotechnical Engineering: Unsaturated and
Saturated Soils. Hoboken, USA, New Jersy: John Wiley & Sons.
 Likos, N. L. (2004). Unsaturated Soil Mechanics. Hoboken, USA, New Jersey:
John Wiley & Sons.
 Lyon Associates Inc. & Building and Road Research Institute. (1971). Laterite
and Lateritic Soils and Other Problematic Soils of Africa. Kumasi, Ghana:
Agency for International Development.
 Menzies, C. W. (2007). Advanced Unsaturated Soil Mechanics and
Engineering. Abingdon, United Kingdom, Oxfordshire: Taylor and Francis.
 Rahardjo, D. G. (1993). Soil Mechanics for Unsaturated Soils. Hoboken, USA,
New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
 Huat, Bujang B. K.; Sew, Gue See.; Ali, Faisal Haji. Tropical Residual Soils
Engineering. Taylor & Francis Routledge
199
Civil Engineering
Module Title Infrastructure Asset Management
Module Number 31
2 2 2 2 8
The module includes the detailed specification of roadway geometric design,
pavement analysis and design, and its maintenance, rehabilitation and management
system. The cutting-edge design methods (such as Empirical- Mechanistic) and
Module Objectives software application are the integrated part of the module
Introduction to road management system and the economic aspect of road
construction are also a part of the module. It also deals with the method of road
construction with respect to labor-based method
The student shall be able to apply the method of design of highways, construction
Module Competencies of bituminous and concrete pavements and maintenance and management systems
of highways and airfields. She/he shall be able to manage the road usage
to its maximum capacity, economically maintain, and rehabilitate roads for
maximum design life.
Teaching Method
Techniques
CEng 5311 Pavement Maintenance and Management Systems 5
Total ECTS 5
200
Civil Engineering
Course Number CEng-5311
Course Title Pavement Maintenance and Management Systems
Module Infrastructure Asset Management
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
3 -- 2 3 8
 Know the different method of roads maintenance and rehabilitation
Course Objectives  Know the basic method of road construction in labor-based construction
 Know the basic pavement management systems.
Competences to be  Apply the method of construction of bituminous and concrete Pavement
Acquired/course level  Manage the road usage in its maximum capacity
competences  Economically apply the method of road construction applicable in every locality
The course includes the detailed specification of roadway construction, its
Course Description Maintenance and rehabilitation. Introduction to road management system and the
economic aspect of road construction are also a part of the course. It also deals
with the method of road construction with respect to labor-based method
Chapter one: Road Construction
1.1. Earthwork Operations and Equipment
1.2. Construction of Sub bases, Bases, and low-cost surfaces
1.3. Construction of highway type bituminous
pavements Chapter Two: Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
2.1 Surface Condition Survey
2.2 Surface Distresses, Roughness and Friction
2.3 Structural Condition
2.4 Routine and Periodic Maintenance of
2.4.1 Pavement Structures and gravel roads
2.4.2 Roadsides
Course Content 2.4.3 Drainage Structures
2.5 Traffic Control and Safety Devices
2.6 Design of Overlays
Chapter Three: Introduction to Pavement Management Systems (PMS)
3.2 Basic Concept and Historical Overview of PMS
3.3 Network level Vs Project level PMS functions
3.4 Traffic Data History and Environmental Data Needs
3.5 PMS Development, Implementation and Institutional
Issues Chapter Four: Labor Based Method of Road Construction and
Maintenance
4.1 Basic Concepts of Technology Choice
4.2 Technical and Economic Feasibility of Labor Based Method
4.3 Social and Economic Benefits of Labor Based Method
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Pre-requisites CEng4212
Semester Year V
Mode of delivery Lecturing, Laboratory demonstration, Semester project, group and Individual
assignment, Practice on Site
 Written Final Examination
Attendance A student must attend at least 85 % of the classes and 100% of lab sessions
Requirements
Text book
 The Handbook of Highway Engineering edited by Taylor and Francis Group Fwa.
(2006); Parts B&C.
Suggested references
 O'Flaherty, C. A. (2001), Highways: The Location, Design, Construction and
Maintenance of Road Pavements, 4th edition, Butterworth-Heinemann.
 Highway Engineering – Martin Rogers, 2003.
Literature  Hot Mix Asphalt Materials, Mixture Design and Construction NCAT 2nd
edition,1998
 ERA Manuals (Low volume),2013
 Any low volume Road Materials
202
Civil Engineering
Module Title GIS and Modelling
Module Number 32
2 3 - 3 8
methods such as strip method of slab design for irregular shaped slabs and using
plastic analysis for framed structures. Apply the principle of reinforced
Water tankers
Method
CEng 5321 GIS & Environmental Modeling 5
Total ECTS 5
203
Civil Engineering
Course Title AutoCAD for Engineers
Module Computer Aided Design
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 3
1 2 2 5
The course aims;
 To develop fundamental capability of visual and graphical communications
in the construction industry
 To interpret and creation of graphical presentation using computer aided drafting
Course Objectives software
 To give Fundamental and more advanced functions of AutoCAD to produce 2D
drawings and 3D models
 To give hands on experience with AutoCAD’s comprehensive drawing,
modifying and organizational tools through a series of practical exercises and
demonstrations.
 To give practical experience of civil engineering project drawings
Competences to be  Ability to operate basic and advanced functions of AutoCAD efficiently;
acquired/course level  Create typical civil engineering drawings including reinforced and steel
competences structures, drainage works and road works.
 Construct 3D models in AutoCAD.
The course contains;
 Exploring the user interface; Managing files and options, Navigating drawing,
Course Description Drawing Objects, Modifying Objects, Drawing accurately, Hatching and
gradients,
 Using Text, Dimensioning, Objects and Layer Properties, Reusing Content,
Layouts, Annotation and Creating Outputs.
Chapter 1: Exploring the user interface Chapter 7: Hatching and gradients
Chapter 2: Managing files and options Chapter 8: Using Text
Chapter 3: Navigating drawing Chapter 9: Dimensioning and Styles
Chapter 4: Drawing Objects Chapter 10: Objects and Layer
Chapter 5: Modifying Objects Properties Chapter 11: Reusing
Course Outline Chapter 6: Drawing accurately Content
Chapter 12: Layouts, Annotation and
Creating Outputs
Pre-requisites None
Semester ****
Mode of delivery Lecture, tutorials, assignments and projects
Mode of assessment Assignment (30%), Project (20%), Practical Assessments (20%) and Final Exam (30%)
Attendance A student must attend 100% lab. Session
Requirements
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Literature  AutoCAD User’s Guide,2018
 Bill Fane, AutoCAD For Dummies; 17th Edition, 2016
Civil Engineering
Module Title Railway Engineering
Module Category Railway Engineering
Module Number 34
week 4 6 12 6 28
The module includes the detailed specification of roadway construction, its
Module Objectives maintenance and rehabilitation. Introduction to road management system and
the economic aspect of road construction are also a part of the module. It also deals
with the method of road construction with respect to labor-based method.
The student shall be able to apply the method of construction of bituminous and
Module Competencies concrete pavements. She/he shall be able to manage the road usage to its maximum
capacity, economically maintain, and rehabilitate roads for maximum design life.
Teaching Method
Techniques
CEng 5341 Railway Engineering 5
Total ECTS 5
205
Civil Engineering
Course Title Railway Engineering
Module Title Railway Engineering
Lecturer TBA
ECTS 5
2 2 1 3 8
 Be able to describe railway transport systems (characteristics, merits, demerits,
parties, components etc.)
 Understand railway system in general (rolling stock, signal,
communication and control, and permanent way)
 Design railway infrastructure (Geometric and Structural design)
Course Objectives  Get know to the design aspect of special track works such as switches,
crossings, diamonds, stations, yards and terminals
 Introduce some capability to geometric and structural design software such as
Finite element methods for railway system analysis
Knowledge:
 fundamental principles for railway engineering
 basic track geometry parameters
 railway superstructure and substructure components
 Railway Systems Engineering, Operation and maintenance aspects of railway
system
 Railway special track works (switches, crossings, stations
Competences to be etc.) Skills:
Acquired/course level  Design the track geometry for a railway line
competences  identify right components in the superstructure on the basis of traffic load
 Do basic calculations of capacity on a railway
section General competence:
 understand the influence of railway transportations in the society
 the design, construction and maintenance of the railway infrastructure
Course Description The course will be an introduction to the railway engineering and rail
infrastructures and their impacts on the society and on the environment. The
course will focus on alignment, track geometry, superstructure and substructure
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components, switches, Railway planning and capacity, electro Mechanical
installations (power supply and signaling control system) together with operation
and maintenance of railway.
1.1 Railway Transportation System
1.2 Historic Development of Railway
1.3 General Principle for Railway Construction and Development
1.4 Components of railway
1.5 Railway classification and main technical
standards Chapter 2: Railway Systems Engineering
2.1 Systems Engineering
2.2 Railway Gauges
2.3 Signal, Communication and Control
2.4 Rolling stock System
2.5 Railway Capacity
Chapter 3: Railway Alignment
3.1 Economic survey and Route selection
3.2 Main Technical Standards
3.3 Train Resistance and Tractive efforts
3.4 Railway Alignment
3.4.1 Plane Design of Railway lines
3.4.2 Longitudinal Design
Chapter 4: Track Structures Track substructure
Course Online 4.1 Standard Subgrade sections
4.2 Design of subgrade surface
4.3 Drainage of Road bed
4.4 Safeguards and Strengthening of
Roadbed Track superstructure
4.5 Components of Track Structure
4.6 Track Loads
4.7 Wheel-Rail Interaction
4.8 Rail Analysis and Design
4.9 Sleeper Analysis and Design
4.10 Ballast and sub ballast
4.11 Rail fastening systems
4.12 Track forms: Ballasted and Ballastless
4.13 Transition Sections
Chapter 5: Special Track Works
5.1 Switches, Turnouts and Crossings
5.1.1 Types of switches and turnout
5.1.2 Components of a Switches
5.1.3 Layout design of Turnouts
5.1.4 Crossing Facilities
5.2 Railway Stations
5.2.1 Types of stations
5.2.2 Layout design
5.2.3 Main facilities
5.2.4 Railway Level Crossings
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Semester Year V
Mode of delivery Lectures, tutorials, Design software Practice (In-Roads, MX Roads etc..), class
works, assignments, Quizs etc.
Assessment Method:
Written Final Examination
Requirements  practice and tutorial classes.

 Railroad Engineering (William W. Hay, 1994)
 Railway Engineering and Management (V.A. Profillidis, 1995)
 Practical Railway Engineering (Clifford F Bonnett, 2nd Ed, 2005)
 Modern Railway Track (C. Esveld, 2001)
 Railway Standards
 AREMA standard (2010)
 Ethiopian Standard (2014)
 Other railway standards such as (Chinese, UIC etc )
Literature  Software User Guide for (MX- Rail, IN-Rail,
etc…) Lecture notes of SCEE
 Railroad Engineering (William W. Hay, 1994)
 Railway Engineering and Management (V.A. Profillidis, 1995)
 Practical Railway Engineering (Clifford F Bonnett, 2nd Ed, 2005)
 Modern Railway Track (C. Esveld, 2001)
 Railway Standards
 AREMA standard (2010)
 Ethiopian Standard (2014)
 Other railway standards such as (Chinese, UIC etc )
Literature  Software User Guide for (MX- Rail, IN-Rail, etc…)
 Lecture notes of SCEE
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DEBRE BERHAN UNIVERSITY Department of Civil Engineering

Under Graduate Harmonized Curriculum

July 2022, Ethiopia

2 Rationale of the Civil Engineering Program

2.1 Rationale for the Revision of Curriculum

2.2 Specific Rationale for the Revision of Curriculum

Generally, graduates of the program will;

4.1 General Profile

4.2 Particular Profiles

Analysis and Design

 Review and approve designs as per the guideline and standards.

4.3 Principles of Professionalism

4.4 Ethics and Conduct

4.5 Fundamental Principles

4.6 Fundamental Canons

5 Graduate Profiles (Competencies)

6.1 List of competency areas

A. Humanities & Social Studies

6.2 Competency areas in General Science and Engineering

Basic Engineering Mechanics

 Get basic knowledge on construction technologies for civil engineering infrastructures;

Competency areas in Geotechnical Engineering

Fundamental of Geotechnical Engineering

Competency areas in Surveying

Competency areas in Structural Design

 Skill to design lateral, vertical lateral-load resisting systems and frames

Competency areas in Transportation Engineering

Competency areas in Water Resource Engineering

6.3 Design projects and internship

Industry Practice and Entrepreneurship

 Integrate classroom learning with field experience

7.1 Admission Requirements

7.2 Admission to Regular Program:

Admission following Preparatory Education

Admission with Advance Standing

Admission of International Students

Admission to Continuing Education Program

7.3 Graduation Requirements

7.4 Grading System

7.5 Degree Nomenclature

The degree nomenclature should read:

8 Teaching Learning and Assessment Methods

8.1 Teaching Learning Methods

Coding of Modules and Courses

10 Quality Assurance Mechanism

11 Appendix: Module Handbook

Year Year Year Year Year

Computer Programing EEng 1052 None

Basic GEng- Engineering Mechanics I CEng 2051 Phys 1011

Water Supply and Treatment CEng 4181 CEng 4172 5

Year I Semester I Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS CH Lec Lab/pra Tut HS

Year I Semester II Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS CH Lec Lab/pra Tut HS

Year III Semester I Lab/

Year IV Semester II Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS CH Lec Lab/pra Tut HS

Year V Semester I Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS CH Lec Lab/ Tut HS

Year V Semester II Course Code Pre-Requisite ECTS C H Lec Lab/ Tut HS

1. Humanity and Social Science Module

Program of Civil Engineering

Program of Civil Engineering

Program of Civil Engineering

Program of Civil Engineering

Chapter One: Essence of Psychology

Program of Civil Engineering