COURSE  DESCRIPTION



Choose course subject from specializations below !

Engineering Mathematics and Physics
Structural Engineering
Irrigation & Hydraulics
Public Works
Architecture
Urban Planing
Power & Electrical Machines
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Computers & Systems Engineering
Design & Production Engineering
Mechanical Power Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Humanity Courses

Humanities Courses


HUM x11 Technical English Language
,sub> Preparatory Year: General Engineering - . (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+0)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (35+15+0)] = 50

Course Contents

Practice in specific points of grammar to consolidate and extend learners existing knowledge. Analysis of syntax to help learners to develop their reading and comprehension skills. Skimming and scanning exercises. Comprehension questions to test his understanding, Interpretation and implication. Using activities and games to develop listening, Speaking and writing skills through a communicative, Functional approach. Suggested topics for discussion and exercises in summary writing and composition.

    References:
  • Fran Zimmerman, English for Science, Prentice Hall Regents, Englewood Cliffs, USA, .

HUM x12 Technical Report Writing
1st Year: Electrical Engineering. (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+1) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(50+25+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75


1st Year: Mechanical Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+1)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (50+25+0)] = 75


4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures (2nd Term)
4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public Works (2nd Term)

Course Contents

This course gives students the first principles needed for writing engineering reports and the logical bases for engineering writing. Also it provides the basics for writing engineering reports and provides the required details, Outlines and editing procedures of engineering writing. Moreover, The students take additional essential exercises to improve their writing ability.


HUM x21 Management & Marketing
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+1) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(50+25+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75


3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Electronics & Electrical Communication (1st Term)
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (1st Term)
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+1)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (50+25+0)] = 75


3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Power (2nd Term)
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Automotive (2nd Term)
Course Contents

The concept and the elements of management: concept of management, Elements of management. The concept of marketing: define of marketing, The importance of marketing, The marketing system. Organizing of the marketing functions: Definition of organizing, The organizing of the marketing functions. Consumer behaviour: The concept of the consumer behaviour, The aspects of the consumer behaviour, Studying the markets. The product strategy: The product mix, The product life cycle, New products. The pricing strategy: The importance of pricing, Methods of pricing. Distribution strategy: Distribution channels, Distribution outlets. Promotion strategy: Advertising, Personal selling,

    References:
  • Pride, Marketing Concepts, Baston, 1993.
  • Stanton, Fundamentals of Marketing, New York, 1998.
  • Kotlers, Marketing Management, Prentice Hall, London, 1999.

HUM x31 Engineering Economy
1st Year: Electrical Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+1)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (50+25+0)] = 75


2nd Year: Mechanical Engineering. (2nd Term)
Course Contents

Origins of engineering economy, Principles of engineering economy, Design and manufacturing processes and EE, Cost estimation and cost terminology, Accounting, Balance sheet, Profit loss statement, Concept of equivalence, Money time relationships, Simple and compound interest rates, Single amounts and uniform series, Increasing and decreasing gradient, Application of money, Time relationships, Present value, Internal rate of return, External rate of return, Payback period, Evaluation of alternatives for different useful life and study period, Depreciation methods, Replacement analysis, Determination of the economic life of challenger and defender, Engineering economy techniques for evaluation of public projects.

    References:
  • Bussey, L. E. and Eschenbach, T. G., The Economic Analysis of Industrial Projects, Prentice Hall, 1992.
  • Canada, J. R.; Sulivan, W. G. and White, J. A., Capital Investment Decision Analysis for Engineering and Managements, Prentice Hall, 1996.
  • Sullivan, W. G.; Bontadelli, J. A. and Wicks, E. M., Engineering Economy, Prentice Hall, 1999.

HUM x32 Project Management
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Computer & Systems (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100


3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Power (1st Term)
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Automotive (1st Term)
3rd Year: Civil Engineering. (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+2)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (70+30+0)] = 100


3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Electronics & Electrical Communication (2nd Term)
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (2nd Term)
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (2nd Term)
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (2nd Term)
Course Contents

Definitions used in project management, The project life cycle, Project stages, Relationships and responsibilities of the different project parties, Execution phase responsibilities, Productivity, Quality management.

    References:
  • Gray, R. and Larson, K., Project Management: The Managerial Process, McGraw Hill, Irwin, New York, NY, 2002.
  • Harris, R. and McCaffer, D., Modern Construction Management, Black Well Science, London, U.K., 2002.

HUM x41 Legislations & Contracts
3rd Year: Mechanical Engineering - Automotive (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+1) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(50+25+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75


4th Year: Civil Engineering - Public Works (1st Term)
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (1st Term)
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (1st Term)
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Power (1st Term)
3rd Year: Architecture Engineering - Urban Planning & Design (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+1)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (50+25+0)] = 75


4th Year: Civil Engineering - Structure (2nd Term)
4th Year: Electrical Engineering - Electronics & Electrical Communication (2nd Term)
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (2nd Term)
Course Contents

This course aims to give the student an overview of his liabilities and rights according to the valid laws and regulations governing the engineering works in all its specializations. It reviews and explains theoretically and practically, Such laws and makes references known to him. It concentrates on the laws and regulations concerning engineering syndicate, Contractors union and environment protection. It concentrates as well on the relationship between the parties of local and international (e.g.FIDIC) contracts in civil and administrative laws, The claims and/or disputes resulting thereof during execution of the works, The engineer's decision in this respect and the settlement of such disputes in local and international contracts amicably or by ad hoc or institutional arbitration.


HUM x42 Environmental Impact of Projects
1st Year: Civil Engineering. (1st Term)

Hrs/Week: [(2+1) + (0+0)]
Marks:[(50+25+0) + (0+0+0)] = 75


1st Year: Architecture Engineering - . (1st Term)
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Power & Electrical Machines (1st Term)
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (1st Term)
3rd Year: Electrical Engineering - Computer & Systems (2nd Term)

Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (2+1)]
Marks:[(0+0+0) + (50+25+0)] = 75


4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Production (2nd Term)
4th Year: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Power (2nd Term)
Course Contents

The Environment is defined as the human surroundings and the different influencing factors. Human Influences of projects: Upgrading, Development, Economic factors, Social factors, Cultural factors, Aesthetic factors, Hygienic and psychological factors. Types of projects: Urban planning projects (residential projects, tourism projects, commercial projects, public buildings…etc.). Infrastructure projects (electricity plants, water supply and sewage networks, road networks, railroad networks, reservoirs, dams…etc.). Different Industrial projects (textile factories, steel Industries, cement factories, carpet factories, ceramic factories, food factories, electrical appliances, car industries…etc.). Environmental impact of projects: Negative and positive impacts (direct and indirect). The assessment of projects- both nationally and internationally- in order to avoid the negative consequences of projects on the environment. The approved rates and criteria for the compatibility of projects with environmental topics.

    References:
  • قانون البيئة ولائحتة التنفيذية لعام 1994, , جهاز شئون البيئة, .
  • صلاح الحجار, دليل الاثر البيئى فى المشروعات الصناعية والتنمية, مكتبة نهضة مصر, 2000.


     

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