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College Handbook - 2017/2018

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COLLEGE HANDBOOK

TAIF UNIVERSITY

2017 - 2018

EDITORS

ASSOCIATE PROF. ABDALLAH ALSHENNAWY

ASSOCIATE PROF. ALAA M. ABBAS

ASSOCIATE PROF. ADEL ABDALLAH




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Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

May Allah protect him

His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud,

Crown Prince and Minister of Defense

May Allah protect him




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His Excellency Minister of Higher Education

Dr. Ahmed Bin Mohammed Al-Issa

Taif University President

Dr.Hussam Ben Abdulwahab Zaman

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Contents

PREFACE 9

1. INTRODUCTION TO TAIF 11

1.1 WEATHER IN TAIF ............................................................................................................ 11

1.2 ARRIVING TO TAIF ........................................................................................................... 11

2. INTRODUCTION TO TAIF UNIVERSITY 12

2.1 VISION & MISSION .......................................................................................................... 12

2.2 CAMPUSES OF TU ............................................................................................. 12

2.3 A HISTORY OF ACHIEVEMENTS .......................................................................................... 13

3. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 15

3.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 15

3.2 VISION & MISSION .................................................................................................. 16

3.3 GOALS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………......16

3.4 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE .................................................................................... 17

3.5 DEPARTMENTS ................................................................................................................ 17

3.6 CAREER CHANCES ...................................................................................................... 25

3.7 FACILITIES ……… ............................................................................................................. 25

3.8 LABORATORIES AND EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................... 31

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO TAIF UNIVERSITY 65

5. KNOWLEDGE OF ACADEMIC LOGISTICS AND TERMINOLOGIES 65

5.1 ACADEMIC YEAR .............................................................................................................. 65

5.2 ACADEMIC SEMESTER ....................................................................................................... 66

5.3 SUMMER SESSION............................................................................................................ 66

5.4 DEGREE PROGRAMS ......................................................................................................... 66




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5.5 ACADEMIC LEVEL ............................................................................................................. 66

5.6 COURSE ......................................................................................................... 66

5.7 PREREQUISITES ................................................................................................................ 66

5.8 COURSE PREREQUISITES ................................................................................................... 66

5.9 CREDIT HOUR .................................................................................................................. 67

5.10 CREDITS AND WORKLOAD .............................................................................................. 67

5.11 MINIMUM COURSE LOAD ............................................................................................... 67

5.12 ACADEMIC RECORD ....................................................................................................... 67

5.13 ACADEMIC PROBATION .................................................................................................. 67

5.14 CLASS WORK SCORE ...................................................................................................... 67

5.15 FINAL EXAMINATION ...................................................................................................... 68

5.16 FINAL EXAMINATION SCORE ........................................................................................... 68

5.17 FINAL SCORE ................................................................................................................. 68

5.18 COURSE GRADE ............................................................................................................. 68

5.19 INCOMPLETE GRADE ...................................................................................................... 68

5.20 IN-PROGRESS GRADE ..................................................................................................... 68

5.21 SEMESTER GPA ............................................................................................................. 68

5.22 CUMULATIVE GPA......................................................................................................... 68

5.23 GRADUATION RANKING .................................................................................................. 68

5.24 GRADUATION ................................................................................................................ 69

5.25 HONORS ......................................................................................................... 69

5.26 ACADEMIC ADVISOR ...................................................................................................... 69

6. REGISTRATION 69

6.1 ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE ................................................................................................ 69

6.2 THE REGISTRATION TASKS ................................................................................................ 69




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6.3 COURSE LOAD ................................................................................................................. 70

7. TRANSFER POLICIES 72

7.1 TRANSFER FROM OTHER EQUIVALENT INSTITUTION ............................................................. 72

7.2 TRANSFER OF STUDENTS WITHIN TAIF UNIVERSITY .............................................................. 73

7.3 TRANSFER TO ANOTHER DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ........................ 74

7.4 TRANSFER CREDITS .......................................................................................................... 75

8. EVALUATION OF STUDENTS PERFORMANCE 75

8.1 EXAMINATION AND GRADING CODE .................................................................................. 75

8.2 GRADE CODES ................................................................................................................. 75

8.3 EXAMPLE OF THE CALCULATION OF SEMESTER AND CUMULATIVE GPA .................................. 77

8.4 HONOR ......................................................................................................... 78

8.5 PROBATION ......................................................................................................... 79

8.6 EVALUATING METHODS .................................................................................................... 79

8.7 EXAMINATION POLICY ...................................................................................................... 79

9. GUIDELINES FOR ADVISEE STUDENTS 80

10. GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCT AND ETHICS 80

10.1 ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE ........................................................................................... 80

10.2 STUDENT PROBLEMS ...................................................................................................... 81

10.3 DISABLED STUDENTS ...................................................................................................... 81

10.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 81

10.5 ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT ............................................................................................... 82

10.6 DEPARTMENTAL REGULATIONS ....................................................................................... 83

11. STUDENT ADMISSIONS TO THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 84

12. DEGREE OBTAINED FOR THE GRADUATE 84




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13. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B. SC. DEGREE 84

13.1 UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 84

13.2 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................ 85

13.3 DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 86

13.4 STUDY PLANS ................................................................................................................ 93




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PREFACE

On behalf of the staff and college, I am pleased to welcome our new students and welcome

back our returning students. As a Dean of the college, I am committed to working with you

to enhance your personal development and strengthen our own great community. The

mission of the college is to provide opportunities for students to develop individually,

intellectually, ethically, scientifically and socially through programs, services and activates.

As a student, you have the opportunity to learn to be responsible for your actions and

reactions. Full participation in the college community is conditional upon each student

fulfilling his/her academic and social responsibilities through maintaining “Good Standing”

in each of these areas. My hope is that you will actively engage yourself in the college

community. Again, welcome as you begin your journey to personal growth and excellence

For this issue, this handbook represents contains a brief description of the location and the

history of both Taif University and The College. Moreover, all the requirements made of the

University and the college are also highlighted. It is also pointing to the available facilities

of the college of engineering such as class rooms and laboratories. On the other hand, a

detailed description of the available programs and their study plans supported by all the

required policies, regulations, and guidelines such as registration, assessment and academic

advising is included.

It should be pointed that, this handbook provides an overview of our graduate degrees.

However, it is not an official document or contract of The College of Engineering –Taif

University. Please do not hesitate to consult your college advisors, head of department, vice-

dean, and the dean for any inquiry or information.

I ask Allah’s facilitation and help for all.

Prof. Dr. Mosleh M. Alharthi

Dean

College of Engineering

Taif University

Taif, Saudi Arabia




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1. INTRODUCTION TO TAIF

Over Al-Hada Mountains above Makkah and on the eastern slopes of the Al-Sarawat

mountains, lies the City of Taif, the cool and green-summer capital located in the western

part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The name Taif means “encompassing” in Arabic, and for centuries visitors to this

mountainous city 5,600 feet above sea level have enjoyed the captivating views of wind-

sculpted rocks, pleasant climate, and the verdant setting of its surroundings, as well as the

abundance of fruits which grow in its fertile valley. Fragrant roses, lush parks, sunny skies

and exotic birds and wildlife have for generations drawn families to this resort town each

summer.

Taif now covers a total area of about eight hundred hectares, whereas the area of the city did

not exceed two and half square kilometers in 1951, which indicates the great expansion which

the city of more than three hundred and fifty thousands population has witnessed.

Taif is situated in the mountains above Makkah and Jeddah at about 5,600 ft above sea level.

Its summer climate (85 degrees F to 95 degrees F with low humidity) makes it pleasant refuge

from extreme dryness of Riyadh and the Saudi Arabian Government usually spends time

there during the summer. Taif at these times assumes importance as the center of government.

The cities' limits spread to encompass several smaller hamlets. Today more than 330,000

people make Taif their permanent home and thousands more visit over the summer months.

Agriculture continues to be a major component of the local economy. The tourism industry

also provides thousands of jobs to local residents.

1.1 WEATHER IN TAIF

Table 1 shows the expected minimum and maximum temperatures of Taif weather through

the whole months of the year as reported by the Saudi Meteorological Agency.

Table 1 Minimum and Maximum Temperatures of Taif.

Temperatures

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December

Maximum 21.9 23.7 26.7 28.7 32.3 35.1 34.4 34.3 33.9 29.6 25.4 22.7

Minimum 8.4 9.5 12.7 15.1 18.6 21.7 22.9 22.9 20.5 15.5 11.9 9.1

1.2 ARRIVING TO TAIF

The closest international airport is King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. While at

the airport, try to get a mobile phone SIM to be able to get in touch with your TU contact if




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you need help. The main providers are STC, Mobily, and Zain. Without a residency permit

you can only get a prepaid SIM so make sure it has at least 50 SARs credit to get you by for

a few days. After you arrive in Jeddah, you can rent a car from Jeddah to Taif and the journey

takes about two hours. Figure 1 presents a schematic diagram showing how to arrive to the

college of Engineering – Taif University.

Figure 1 Arriving to College of Engineering – Taif University.

2. INTRODUCTION TO TAIF UNIVERSITY

2.1 VISION & MISSION

• Taif University Vision

“To ensure quality education in its various branches of knowledge”

• Taif University Mission

“Though discovery and knowledge dissemination, the university has committed to graduating socially and ethically responsible students that are capable of pursuing

academic as well as industrial careers"

2.2 CAMPUSES OF TU

Today, TU is located within the precincts of King Saud's Palace in Hawiyya, an outlying

suburb of Taif, about 25 km to the north. The campus, whose area is approximately 380,000

square meters, consists of three palaces that have been restored and renovated in such a way

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mecca Zone

Taif Governorate

Alhawiyah District –Taif City

Taif University

College of Engineering




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that combines modernity and technology on the one hand with majestic antiquity and

traditional architecture on the other.

The College of Education and the Central Library are currently located in the Government

Palace, while the University Administration is located in the Residential Palace, which is

connected to the Government Palace by a 200-meter long corridor. The third palace, which

formerly belonged to the King's mother, is where the Heritage Museum will be.

2.3 A HISTORY OF ACHIEVEMENTS

A Royal Decree [No. 115 dated 27/2/1400 H (15/1/1980)] was issued to establish the College

of Education in Taif. The new college was then part of King Abdul Aziz University,

headquartered in Jedda. After the opening of Umm Al-Qura University, the College of

Education in Taif became part of the new university.

In 1419 H (1998), Royal Decree No. 17 dated [6/4/1419 H (30/7/1998)] was issued to

establish the College of Science in Taif.

After the establishment of Taif University as an independent university by Royal Decree

22042, dated [10/5/1424 H (9/7/2003)], new colleges were founded:

❖ College of Medicine and Medical Science

❖ College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

❖ College of Computing and Information Systems

❖ College of Engineering

❖ College of Pharmacy

❖ College of Community Service and Continuing Education

Ancillary departments have become independent deanships such as:

❖ Deanship of Admission and Registration

❖ Deanship of Student Affairs

❖ Deanship of Library Affairs

❖ Deanship of Graduate Studies

The University administration completed renovation of the King Saud's Palace, and unused

lands were used for the construction of more than 30 academic and administrative facilities

that include 130 auditoria, 90 labs, as well as a number of specialized units such as:

❖ Electronic Microscope Unit

❖ Research Center

❖ Sports Hall

❖ 2 Conference Rooms

❖ Multimedia and Teaching Technology Center




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❖ Computer Center

Figure 2 introduces a general view of the existing Taif University administration building in

Haweiya.

Figure 2 Existing administration building of Taif University in Haweiya.

The University was also granted the Prince Sultan Ibn Abdelaziz Medical Complex which

now houses the College of Medicine and Medical Science as well as the College of

Pharmacy. In view of its future ambitions, the University has also received a land grant

totaling about 16,000,000 square meters in the Saysad National Recreational Park where the

new University campus will be established.

With an eye on improving the quality of teaching, the University has sought to separate arts

departments from education departments. Royal approval No 6204, dated [18/8/1427H

(11/9/2006)] was issued.

In 1428 Royal Decree No. 1093 [dated 21/11/1428H (30/11/2007)] was issued to establish

three new colleges:

❖ College of Applied Medical Science in Taraba

❖ Community College in Khurma

❖ College of Arts and Science in Ranya

Figure 3 is showing a lay out of the new campus of Taif University in Saysad region.




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Figure 3 Layout of the new campus of Taif University in Saysad region.

When Teacher’s College became part of the University, the departments in these colleges were

merged with those that correspond to their specialties in the University's colleges of Education,

Arts, and Science. Royal Approval No. 10209 was granted on [30/12/1429H (28/12/2008)] to

establish five new colleges:

❖ College of Sharia and Legislative Systems

❖ College of Designs and Home Economy

❖ College of Education and Arts of Taraba

❖ College of Education and Science of Khurma

❖ Community College of Ranya

When health colleges were incorporated with universities kingdom-wide, TU restructured

Boys Health College and Girls Health College, which became College of Applied Medical

Science and College of Dentistry.

The University was given a land grant of about 17,000,000 square meters for its new future

university city. As the blueprints for the general location, college buildings, university

hospital, ancillary facilities and dormitories have been completed, work is already underway

with an estimated cost of 480.000.000 SAR.

3. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

3.1 INTRODUCTION

The resolution of the Council for Higher Education No.14/35/1426 dated [18/1/1426H

(27/2/2005)] was issued to establish the College of Engineering, Taif University, to include

Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering departments. The University Council at

its second meeting, held on [23/3/1429 H (30/3/2008)] decided to establish civil engineering

department, and such decision was ratified by H. E. Acting Minister of Higher Education

according to the letter No. 579 / A dated [14/4/1429 H (20/4/2008)].The study in the College

began in the first semester of 1428/1429 H (2007/2008) and the number of students enrolled

in the preparatory year was (69) students. During the first semester of 1429/1430 H




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(2008/2009) students attended mechanical engineering and electrical engineering departments,

and the number of new preparatory year students was (106) students. Therefore, the College

of Engineering is considered as one of the modern Colleges and is still under construction and

modernization.

The College of Engineering prepares specialized cadres in different fields of engineering

required by the Kingdom. This is satisfied by establishment of programs and developed

curriculum to keep pace with global developments. In addition, it pays attention to scientific

research and exchange of experiences and scientific advisory service to the issues of

development. Also, the College of Engineering works on closer scientific relationship with

Faculties of engineering in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries.

3.2 VISION & MISSION

• College of Engineering Vision

“To offer excellent programs and to pioneer in such applied engineering sciences as benefit society”

• College of Engineering Mission

"The College of Engineering at Taif University is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and professional service. Its mission is to graduate distinct

engineers in the various disciplines of engineering, equipped with knowledge skills in accordance with academic standards and ethical requirements of society. Such mission extends to upgrade the graduates capabilities through training courses,

workshops and providing distinct post-graduate programs. In addition, The College of Engineering conducts applied research that would contribute to solving

environmental and engineering problems of society"

3.3 GOALS

1. To produce engineers who are able to apply engineering sciences to practical life, take

initiative, solve problems, and compete on the world arena.

2. To help in the preparation of specialized technical cadres who are able to contribute to

the modernization of society.

3. To offer distinguished courses which are apt to produce scientists, thinkers, and

pioneers of social advancement.

4. To conduct research and applied studies to solve social problems and help in the

developmental programs in the Kingdom.

5. To provide consultation services and technical expertise to institutions, firms, and

individuals in order to serve the environment and develop society.

6. To foster academic and cultural relations with Saudi, Arab and international

universities.




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7. To stress the importance of Islamic and human values, to deepen the sense of

patriotism, and to preserve the fundamental principles of society.

3.4 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The organization chart for the College of Engineering is illustrated in Figure 4.

Figure 4 Organization chart for the College of Engineering.

3.5 DEPARTMENTS

As illustrated through the organizational structure of the College, there three departments

covering three main fields of the engineering specializations. These are:

1. Department of Civil Engineering.

2. Department of Mechanical Engineering:

3. Department of Electrical Engineering.

3.5.1 Department of Civil Engineering.

In the last few decades, move steps happened in civil engineering field, so the need to design

skills became from today requirements. The goal of civil engineering department in Taif

University is to provide the country with engineers having high experiences, being highly

technically knowledgeable and having the motivations for life-long learning and training.

Vice Dean General Director of College

Technical Committees

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Dean

Mechanical Eng. Dept. Electrical Eng.Dept. Civil Eng. Dept.




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3.5.1.1 Vision and Mission.

• VISION

“The civil engineering department is one of pioneers and distinct departments on national and international level through presenting programs according to the

international standards and presents distinct research programs to serve country”

• MISSION

“The mission of the Civil Engineering department is to advance the profession through teaching, research and serving as a highly capable resource for society. The graduates are to be technically knowledgeable, well-founded, fully aware of

fundamentals of basic science, engineering science and ethical and societal responsibilities. We strive to enhance graduates skills through enrolling in

graduate studies, life-long training and interacting with the professional societies.”

3.5.1.2 Program Educational Objectives

The Civil Engineering Department has only one program. The Program Educational

Objectives (PEOs) for the Civil Engineering program are summarized as follows:

Our Graduates will

1- Perform and Practice planning and engineering design in one or more of the Structural,

Water, Environmental, Surveying, Highways, Railways, Transportation and Traffic

Engineering fields.

2- Advance in professional practice, ethical awareness and societal implications.

3- Enhance their skills through enrolling in graduate studies, attending workshops or

becoming a member in one of the professional societies.




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Academic Staff Members – Civil Engineering Department

E- mail Branch Name No

[email protected] Architecture Dr. Mamdooh

Alwetaishi 1

[email protected]

[email protected]

Civil

Engineering

Dr. Ibrahim

M.Salama 2

[email protected]

[email protected]

Civil

Engineering

Prof. Ahmed

elamary 3

[email protected] Architecture

Asso. Prof. Ali

Nasser Nofreh

Alzaed

4

[email protected] Civil

Engineering

Asso. Prof. Ahmed

Abdelhafiz 5

[email protected]

[email protected]

Civil

Engineering

Asso. Prof. Usama

M. Hamed Issa 6

[email protected]

[email protected]

Civil

Engineering

Asso. Prof.

Moustafa Ahmed

Kamel

7

[email protected]

[email protected]

Civil

Engineering

Dr. Abdulrazak

Homidi Almaliki 8

[email protected]

Civil

Engineering

Dr. Muwaffaq

Alqurashi 9

[email protected] Civil

Engineering

Dr. Abdullah

Alsaluli 10

[email protected]

[email protected]

Civil

Engineering Dr. Ashraf Bestawy 11

[email protected]

[email protected]

Civil

Engineering

Dr. Tarek kamel

ElTahawy 12

[email protected]

[email protected]

Urban

Planning &

Design

Dr. Wael W. Al-

Buzz 13

[email protected]

[email protected]

Civil

Engineering

Dr. Nidal Moh’d

Wahid Anis

ALbustami

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[email protected],

[email protected]

Civil

Engineering

Dr. Ibrahim A.

Sharaky 15

[email protected]

[email protected]

Civil

Engineering Dr. Adil A. Elhassan 16

mailto:[email protected]









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[email protected],

[email protected]

Civil

Engineering

Dr. Osama Ahmed

Abd-alla Mohamed 17

3.5.2 Department of Mechanical Engineering

3.5.2.1 Mechanical Engineering program

The department of Mechanical Engineering aims to prepare graduates who are equipped with

the basic principles of science and engineering skills devoted to the analysis, design,

manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. This requires a good understanding

of the concepts of applied mechanics, materials engineering, machine design, and energy

systems. The rapid technological progress has led to multidisciplinary areas and Mechatronics

represents the latest example. Mechatronics is based on the integration between the traditional

disciplines of mechanical and electrical engineering, together with computer systems

engineering.

3.5.2.1.1 Vision and Mission.

• VISION

“The department of Mechanical Engineering hopes to pioneer both nationally and internationally by offering outstanding instruction, applied research, and social

service”

• MISSION

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department is constructed and stated within the main frame of the College of Engineering, Taif University. It can be

summarized as: 1- Provide high quality education in mechanical engineering program for

undergraduate students. 2- We strive to prepare our graduates according to the high quality engineering skills. 3- Participate in programs of economic and social development through applied

research, training programs, technology transfer, and engineering consultancy.

3.5.2.1.2 Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Mechanical Engineering Department has only one program. The Program Educational

Objectives (PEOs) for the Mechanical Engineering program are summarized as follows: The

Mechanical Engineering graduates should:

1. Practice engineers whose breads of knowledge (backed with basic sciences and

new technologies) capable of working in projects with various roles (designing,

conducting experiments and simulation, interpreting analysis of mechanical

engineering applications and conducting academic as well as applied research).




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2. Advance in professional practice in public or private sector.

3. Enhance their skills through enrolling in graduate studies, attending workshops

or becoming a member in one or more of the professional societies.

Academic Staff Members – Mechanical Engineering Department

s Name Branch E_mail

1 Dr. Aqeel Ali Aloqla Production [email protected]

2 Prof. Ashraf Elwy

AbdelAleem Balabel

Power [email protected]

3 Prof. Mahmoud S. Youssef Power [email protected]

4 Prof. Ayman Abdel-Hamid

Aly Abdallah Elnaggar

Mechatronic [email protected]

5 Prof. Al-Badrawy Aly Abo

El-Nasr

Production [email protected]

6 Prof. Ali Alosaimy Power [email protected]

7 Asso. Prof. Ahraf alfaakhany Power [email protected]

8 Asso. Prof. Farhan Atallah

Salem

Mechatronic [email protected]

9 Asso. Prof. Bahaa Yousef

Mohamed Saleh

Power

10 Asso. Prof. Abdel-Fattah M.

Mahrous


11 Asso. Prof. Osman A.

Elhabib


12 Asso. Prof. Abdallah Ahmed

Alshennawy


13 Asso. Prof. Mohamed

Mahgoub Bassuoni


14 Asso. Prof. Mahmoud

Mohamed kamal Helal


15 Dr. Khaled Abdel-Aziz

Mohamed Ali Attia


16 Dr. Abdel-Aziz alqahtany Production [email protected]

17 Dr. Meshal Barki Alsehli Power [email protected]

18 Dr. Hajid Al Sebai Mechatronic [email protected]

19 Dr. Awad Aida Aljuaid Production [email protected]

20 Dr. Abdallah algathamy Mechatronic [email protected]

21 Dr. Basem Flemban Production [email protected]
























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3.5.3 Department of Electrical Engineering.

The department of electrical engineering prepares specialized cadres in different fields of

electrical engineering required by the Kingdom. This is satisfied by establishment of programs

and developed curriculum to keep pace with global developments. In addition it pays attention

to scientific research and exchange of experiences and scientific advisory service to the issues

of development.

3.5.3.1 Vision and Mission.

• VISION

“The Department of Electrical Engineering hopes to cover all aspects of modern electrical systems as well as put theoretical instruction to practice. The Department

seriously seeks to take a pioneering role in the teaching of all aspects of electrical engineering, scientific research, and social service”

• MISSION

“The mission of the Electrical Engineering Department is to support both educational and research programs in a complementary approach that responds to the pressing needs

of society and the rapidly changing technology in the electrical engineering field. We strive to provide the needed human capital and to upgrade the existing work force within

Electrical Engineering Program equipped with high quality skills and to conduct applied research studies and provide professional training program and services to local and

national industry and other social constituencies”.

The mission of the Electrical Engineering Department can be summarized as:

1. Support both educational and research programs.

2. Provide the needed human capital and to upgrade the existing work force with

electrical engineering programs with high quality skills.

3. Applied research studies and provide training professional training programs and

services to local and national industries, and other social constituencies.

3.5.3.2 Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Our graduates will:

1. Perform/Practice working in projects with various roles (designing, conducting

experiments and simulation, interpreting analysis of electrical Engineering

applications and conducting academic as well as applied research).




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2. Advance in professional practice.

3. Enhance their skills through enrolling in graduate studies, attending workshops or

becoming a member in one of the professional societies.

Academic Staff Members – Electrical Engineering Department

s Name Branch E_mail

1 Dr. Mohamed Al-Shareef Comm. [email protected]

2 Prof. Mosleh Al-Harthi Comm. [email protected]

3 Asso. Prof. Ahmed A. Al-Ahmady Comm. [email protected]

4 Prof. kamel Shoush Power [email protected]

5 Dr. Mohamed S. Soliman Comm. [email protected]

6 Asso. Prof. Ehab Elattar Power [email protected]

7 Dr. tamer Farrag Comp [email protected]

8 Dr. Mohamed Ashmawi Power [email protected]

9 Asso. Prof. Abeida Hebti Comm. [email protected]

10 Dr. Essam Hindawi Power [email protected]

11 Asso. Prof. Alaaa Abbas Comm. [email protected]

12 Asso. Prof. Mahrous Elsamman Power [email protected]

13 Dr. Ayman Hob Allah Power [email protected]

14 Dr. Yaser Abdelsalam Power [email protected]

15 Asso. Prof. Ashraf marakeby Comp. [email protected]

16 Dr. Sherif Ghoneim Power [email protected]

17 Asso. Prof. Ibrahim Taha Power [email protected]

18 Asso. Prof. Mohamed Metwally Power [email protected]

19 Asso. Prof. Nagy Elkalashy Power [email protected]

20 Dr. Fahad Amer Power [email protected]

21 Dr. Basem Alamri Power [email protected]

22 Asso. Prof. Hatem Zeni Comp. [email protected]

23 Dr. Tharwat Hanafy Comp. [email protected]

24 Dr. Saleh Ibrahim Comp. [email protected]

25 Dr. Yaser Alharbi Power [email protected]

26 Dr. Bander Saman Comm. [email protected]

27 Dr. Fahad Albelwi Power [email protected]

28 Dr. Amr Alqurashi Power [email protected]

29 Dr. Mahmoud Eid Comm. [email protected]

30 Asso. Prof. Salah Kamal Power [email protected]

31 Eng. Mansour Al malki Comm. [email protected]

32 Eng. Abdulmegid Al Malki Power [email protected]

33 Eng. Mousa Aljohani Power [email protected]




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34 Eng. Waleed Althobati Power [email protected]

35 Eng. Abdullah ALgethami Power [email protected]

36 Eng. Turki Almetari Power [email protected]

3.6 CAREER CHANCES

Our graduates have different career chances in various companies and agencies in the

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These companies and agencies are listed below.

✓ The constructions and contracting companies

✓ The consulting and engineering offices

✓ The general institution for water refined

✓ The military occupations management

✓ The water and sewage authority

✓ The Saudi commission for the engineers

✓ The general institution for ports

✓ The Saudi company for the basic industries (SABIC)

✓ The construction materials factories

✓ The Saudi airlines

✓ The Saudi Arabia Aramco company

✓ The unified Saudi company for electricity (SCECO)

✓ All engineering administrations in the governmental authorities

✓ The projects operation and maintenance administrations in the governmental

authorities.

3.7 FACILITIES

3.7.1 Offices

The College of Engineering has a strong human resource team made up of the faculty,

administrative assistants, and other support personnel. There are non-faculty personnel

allocated strategically to support our mission: administrative assistants, secretary. In addition,

the College has the support of lecturers and Demonstrators. In general, support personnel are

considered adequate.

Most full-time faculty members have private offices; two or three share an office. This sharing

in the office is workable at this time but with the increase of students’ enrollment, it must be

decreased to satisfy some privacy. A new building is constructed and it is serving now, so that

more offices are provided for faculty members, as shown in Figure 5. Moreover, the under

construction building in the new campus in Saysad will satisfy such privacy where each faculty

member will have a special office.






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Figure 5 The new building of the College.

3.7.2 Classrooms

There are wide ranges of classroom facilities to meet the needs of its teaching and learning

mission. General-purpose classrooms are centrally scheduled and managed, and are designed

to serve the entire campus community. General-purpose classrooms (also referred to as

intelligent classrooms) include rooms that range from small seminar classrooms to large

auditoria. They include a wide range of equipment, technology and resources. General-purpose

classrooms are sufficiently flexible to meet pedagogical requirements of the many

departments, faculty and students who use them, as shown in Figures 6 and 7.




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Figure 6 Intelligent classrooms building.

Figure 7 Classroom doors with room numbers.

The classroom facilities used for the instructional program are designed to fulfill the

requirements. Classrooms are housed in private buildings in the university. Some classrooms

contain from 30 to 60 seats, and others contain 120 seats.

• All classrooms with modern teaching facilities.

• Air conditioning.

• Computer projector.

There are also special rooms for engineering and civil drawing courses, (Figure 8).




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Figure 8 Drawing halls.

3.7.2.1 Classrooms with Approximately 30 Students:

This type of room typically is used for small section classes, as shown in Figure 9.




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Figure 9 Classrooms with approximately 30 students.

3.7.2.2 Classrooms with Approximately 50 Students

This type of room is most suitable for traditional lectures, A/V Presentations and

demonstrations Figure 10.

Figure 10 Classrooms with approximately 50 students.

3.7.2.3 Small Auditoria Hall with Approximately 200 Seats

This type of rooms is most suitable for traditional lectures, A/V Presentations, basic distance

learning and demonstrations. Typically, a sloped floor or tiered floor is required to achieve

good sightlines for all seats, Figure 11.

Figure 11 Auditoria Hall with approximately 200 Seats.

3.7.2.4 Large Auditoria Hall with Approximately 300 Seats




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This type of room is most suitable for traditional lectures, A/V presentations, basic distance

learning and demonstrations. Typically, a sloped floor or tiered floor is required to achieve

good sightlines for all seats as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12 Auditoria Hall with approximately 300 Seats.

3.7.3 Construction Project of Engineering College Building in Saysad region

The implementation of the project of the College of Engineering in Saysad (new building) has

been initiated on [22/03/1431 H (7/3/2010)], the total area of the new university project is

about (48,000) square meters and the absorptive capacity is about 10,000 students. Figure 13

represents an isometric view of the building of the College of Engineering after the finishing

of the implementation process of Saysad campus. In addition, Figure 14 shows the perspective

views of the buildings of the college after.

Figure 13 An isometric view of the building of the College at Saysad Campus.




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Figure 14 The perspective views of the buildings of The College of Engineering after

completion.

Figures 15 and 16 show some images of the existing status of constructions of the project of

College site in the Saysad region.

Figure 15 Existing Status of The Constructions of the Project of College Site in Saysad

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Figure 16 Current status of the project of College site in Saysad region.

3.8 LABORATORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Laboratories play an important role in basic programs and research of staff members of the

department. Moreover, laboratories can perform researches and experimental tests for many

of private and public sector projects. All departments have several laboratories that are located

in separate buildings. These laboratories are fully equipped with the required measurement

instruments.

3.8.1 Civil Engineering Laboratories

Civil Engineering Department laboratories are located in a special separate building. Some

labs are ready as follows:

• Soil mechanics and foundation laboratory.

• Surveying laboratory.

• Hydraulics laboratory.

• Strength of materials and concrete technology laboratory.

• Transportation laboratory

• Structural Testing Machine laboratory




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3.8.1.1 Soil Mechanics and foundation Laboratory

The Soil Mechanics Laboratory contains equipment for testing soils in shear, consolidation,

and for other physical and chemical tests. Field testing and sampling equipment is also

available. As well it contains triaxial testing system for both research and instructional

purposes. description and identification of soils (visual manual procedure).; moisture content

of soil (oven methods); the specific gravity of soil; the liquid limit, plastic limit and plasticity

index of soil; grain size analysis of soil, determining moisture-unit weight relations of soil

(compaction test) determining the density and unit, weight relations of soil in-place by sand-

cone method and permeability test for fine grained (falling head test) and granular soils;

constant head test. Figure (17) illustrates a lay out of this laboratory and some views of its

equipment.

Figure 17 Soil Mechanics laboratory.

3.8.1.2 Surveying Laboratory

The Surveying Laboratory has a wide variety of modern surveying equipment, such as GPS-

based surveying equipment, total stations, theodolites, and automatic levels for basic

instructional and research purposes. Undergraduate students use the laboratory as an integral

part of their surveying coursework and obtain any topographic information that can help their




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capstone design projects, such as highway design and land development. Student use of the

lab is preceded by appropriate safety training and instruction on the use and care for the

equipment. Figure 18 illustrates some photos of the included instruments in such laboratory.

· Automatic Levels ( Leica NA730)

· Digital Levels ( Leica DNA03)

· Laser Levels ( Leica Rugby 320SG)

· Digital Theodolites (DT-202 - DT-205 - DT-209 )

· Total Station ( TOPCON IS203 - SOKKIA DX102C )

· GPS (Leica 1200- SOKKIA GRX2)

· Tapes ( Fiberglass 10 m - Cotton 20 m - Fibreglass 30 m- Steel 50 m )

· Laser Tapes ( Leica DIST D3 )

· Steel Arrows - Optical Cross Staff - Compass

· Mirror Stereoscope

· Digital Planimeter ( PLACOM KP-80N )

· Tripods ( Aluminum- Wood)

· Odometer

· Staff ( Aluminum - Codec )

· Terrestrial laser scanner

· Thermal camera

· High resolution Scanner / Size( Ao)

· Digital Photogrammetric Workstation

· Digital metric Camera




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Figure 18 Some surveying instruments included surveying laboratory.

3.8.1.3 Hydraulics & Hydrology Laboratory (HHL)

The hydraulics laboratory illustrates principles of flow and water system design. The

laboratory contains many equipment and instruments serving the purpose of the laboratory.

The laboratory can be used for teaching and training purposes to student’s faculty. Also, it can

be used in the field of engineering and researches at various levels dealing with water and

related subjects. The major facilities in Hydraulics and Hydrology laboratory are:

I. HM162 Modular Flow Channel which enables students and researchers to demonstrate

flow behavior in open channels, bed load and suspended sediment transport, and

studying wave behavior at sea shores.

II. HM145 Advanced Hydrology System which is used for demonstrating some of the

major physical processes found in hydrology and fluvial geomorphology.

III. HM169 Drainage and Seepage Tank which is designed for the investigation of flows

in subsoil.

IV. FM 100 Hydraulics Bench which is a basic unit that provides water supply and

volumetric measurement services for use in conjunction with accessories for specific

experiments (supplied separately).




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Figure 19 shows a view of the modular flow channel available in the lab. Figure 20 shows the

advanced Hydrology system (HM145). Figure 21 indicates the drainage and seepage tank

(HM169). And Figure 22 shows the Hydraulic Bench (FM100).

Figure 19 Modular Flow Channel (HM162)

Figure 20 Advanced Hydrology System (HM145)




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Figure 21 Drainage and Seepage Tank (HM169).

Figure 22 Hydraulic Bench (FM100).




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3.8.1.4 Strength of materials and concrete technology laboratory

The Strength of materials and Concrete Testing Laboratory contains facilities for conducting

tests on metals, fresh concrete and hardened concrete. The laboratory has facilities for mixing,

casting, curing, and testing concrete cylinders, beams, and reinforced concrete structural

members.

• Tests carried out on

metals

1. Universal testing machine

Figure 23 shows the universal

testing machine. Many tests could

be carried out by this machine as

follows:

a) Tension test;

b) Compression test;

c) Bending test

Figure 24 Hardness testing machine.

Figure 23 Universal testing machine.

2. Hardness testing machine

The tests that can be conducted by this machine

are:

a) Brinell hardness test

b) Vickers hardness test

c) Rockwell hardness test

Figure 24 shows such machine




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• Tests carried out on fresh concrete

Figure 25 Equipment for determination.

of Air Content in Fresh Concrete

Figure 26 V-BE compaction tester.

3. Slump test equipment

This equipment is used to determine the consistency of fresh concrete. Figure 27 shows this

equipment.

Figure 27 Slump test equipment.

1. Air content in concrete

Through this test, the air entrainment in fresh

concrete can be determined. This equipment is

shown in Figure 25.

2. V-BE compaction tester

The main test carried out by this

equipment is the Compaction of

fresh concrete as illustrated in

Figure 26.




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Tests carried out on hardened

concrete

1. Universal testing machine

Figure 23 showed earlier the universal testing machine.

Many tests could be carried out by this machine on

hardened concrete such as compressive strength test

and bending test.

2. Density of Hardened Concrete

Figure 28 shows the tester that used for determination

of the density of hardened concrete.

Figure 28 Tester for

hardened concrete density.

Non-Destructive Tests on concrete

1. Digital Schemidt hammer

This device can be used for estimation of the Compressive strength of concrete. Figure 29

introduces such device.

Figure 29 Digital Schmidt hammer.




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2. Rebar detector and cover meter

This device is used for detection of rebar positions and cover thickness. Figure 30 is showing

this device.

Figure 30 Rebar detector and cover meter.

Tests on Aggregates

1. Los Angles Machine

The main tests carried out by this

machine: is the resistance to abrasion

and wearing of aggregate. This

machine is illustrated in Figure 31.




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Figure 31

Figure 32 Speedy moisture content of aggregates.

3.8.1.5 Transportation Engineering Laboratory

Transportation engineering Laboratory is the application of technology and scientific

principles to the planning, functional design, operation and management of facilities for any

mode of transportation in order to provide safe, efficient, rapid, comfortable, convenient,

economical, and environmentally compatible movement of people and goods. It is a sub-

discipline of civil engineering and of industrial engineering. Transportation engineering is a

major component of the civil engineering disciplines, according to specialization of academic

courses and main competences of the involved territory. The major facilities in Transportation

engineering Laboratory are:

a) To introduce the students with the principles and practice of transportation engineering

which focuses on, traffic and Transportation engineering and highway engineering.

2. Speedy Moisture Content of

aggregates

This device is used for speedy evaluation

of the moisture content of aggregates. This

device is shown in Figure 32.




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b) Provide a platform to undergraduate and graduate students for practical

implementation of Transportation Engineering projects.

c) Bring Engineering students to the level of industrial standards in field of

Transportation Engineering.

d) Provide a platform for integration of academics and research.

The Transportation Engineering Laboratory contains equipment for testing soils, aggregates

and bituminous materials (road pavements materials). Figures 33 to 42 illustrates a lay out of

this laboratory and some views of its equipment

Figure 33 Lay out - Transportation Engineering Laboratory




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Figure 34 Casagrande apparatus

Figure 35 Califonia Bearing Ratio (CBR) Machine




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Figure 36 Penetration Test Machine

Figure 37 Automatic Marshall Stability Test Machine




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Figure 38 Univesal Testing Machine (UTM)

Figure 39 Bench-mounting Mixer




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Figure 40 Ductility Testing Machine

Figure 41 Automatic Soil Compactor




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Figure 42 Set of sieves and mechanical sieve shaker

3.8.1.6 Structural Testing Machine laboratory

The Structural testing machine laboratory illustrates principles structural element behavior

under static and dynamic loads. The laboratory contains one main load actuator connected with

instruments serving the purpose of the laboratory and measuring the sample deformation and

strain during test process via data station. The laboratory can be used for teaching and training

purposes to students faculty (under and post graduate). Also, it can be used in the field of

engineering and researches at various levels dealing with structural element subjects. The

major facilities in structural testing machine laboratory are:

I. Static Loading: which enables students and researchers to demonstrate structural

element behavior (beam – slab- column and connections) under static load.

II. Dynamic Loading: which is used for demonstrating some of the major and critical

cracks found in structural element (beam – slab- column and connections) due to

earthquake and cyclic loading.




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Figure 43 Structural testing Machine

3.8.2 Mechanical Engineering Laboratories

The Mechanical Engineering Department has a number of laboratories used in undergraduate

studies, research work.

3.8.2.1 Engineering Workshop

The mechanical workshop is equipped with machines and apparatus for training the students

in the fields of sheet metal forming, welding, carpentry, and machining processes. Photos of

some training facilities, used in the workshop, are demonstrated in Figure 44.




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Figure 44 Engineering workshop facilities.

3.8.2.2 Refrigeration and Thermodynamics Lab

The Main goal aspect is to give the students an overall background on the components of

Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning systems, therefore the following jobs are conducted in the

lab.

e) Determination of the coefficient of performance, cooling capacity and analyzing the

refrigeration cycle.

f) Construction and systems evaluation of graduate projects.

g) Teaching the fault diagnosis of refrigeration system.

h) The effect of system operating parameters on the performance of refrigeration

system.

Figure 45 is showing the Instrumentations of the Refrigeration and Thermodynamics.




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Figure 45 Instrumentations of the refrigeration and thermodynamics.

3.8.2.3 Solar Energy Laboratory

The main objective of the lab is to give the students an overall background on the thermal and

electrical applications of solar energy for domestic and industrial uses. That includes

determination of the feasibility and efficiency of solar engineering systems, like water and air

heating, food and wood drying, water desalination, solar ovens, solar concentrators for

industrial processes heat and power generation and solar energy storage systems. Construction

and systems evaluation of graduate projects are considered in the lab. The lab contains

possibilities of organizing short training courses engineering solar systems design,

operation and performance evaluation.

Figure 46 Facilities of the solar energy laboratory.

3.8.2.4 Materials Science Laboratory




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This lab is used in the experiments of the materials science course to introduce the materials

characteristics and its elements. The lab contains microscopic examinations and specimens

preparations (polishing and etching operations). The lab is used in the graduation projects

related to material science. Figure 47 illustrates a view of some equipment included in the lab.

Figure 47 Facilities of the materials science laboratory.

3.8.2.5 Material Testing Laboratory




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This lab is used in the determining the mechanical properties of the materials. In this lab

mechanical tests are conducted such as tension, compression, hardness, bending, and impact.

Figure 48 presents the instrumentations of the material testing lab.

Figure 48 Instrumentations of the material testing laboratory.

3.8.2.6 Automatic Control Laboratory

Automatic control has played a vital role in the advance of engineering and science. It is an

important and integral part of manufacturing and industrial processes. For instance, automatic

control is essential in such industrial operations as controlling pressure, temperature, humidity,

viscosity, and flow in the process industries. This lab. contains: Flow Process Control Training

System by PC and microcontroller, Pressure Process Training System, Level Process Training

System, Temperature Process Training System, PLC Process, Logic Circuit Trainer, Engine

Speed Control Apparatus, Servo Trainer, Electrohydraulic control trainer by PLC/PC, Ball and

Plate, Magnetic Levitation Apparatus, Data acquisition System. Figure 49 presents some

experimental facilities of the automatic control laboratory.

Figure 49 Some experimental facilities of the Automatic Control Laboratory.

3.8.2.7 Fluid Mechanics Hydraulic Machines Laboratory




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The lab is used to introduce the principles and basic laws of incompressible fluids flow, and

the measurements of pressure, velocity, and flow rate, also, the friction in pipes and its

advantages to flow and the forces resulting in the static fluids. Some of the instruments used

in this lab. are shown in Figure 50.

Figure 50 Experimental samples of fluid mechanics laboratory.

3.8.2.8 Heat Transfer Laboratory

To develop experiments in the field of heat transfer and measurements the heat transfer

laboratory was established. Therefore the lab contains experiments about heat conduction,

convection and radiation measurements. It has also experiments about the heat transfer

applications such as heat exchangers. Temperature measurements by different methods are

also considered in the lab. The facilities in the lab are qualified and they can be used for

teaching, and training. Instruments used in this lab. are presented in Figure 51.




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Figure 51 Experiments of heat transfer laboratory.

3.8.2.9 Power Generation and Gas Dynamics Laboratory

This laboratory is used in the definition of the student components of thermal power plants

with how to operate and set the performance. A demonstration steam engine as well as gas

turbine unit is used to teach the operation of steam and gas power systems. Also, a wind tunnel

facilitated with the measuring instruments is used for teaching gas dynamics basics.




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Figure 52 Instrumentations of power generation and gas dynamics laboratory.

3.8.2.10 Measurements Laboratory

The lab is designed and equipped by means and facilities to aid for teaching courses that

concerned with mechanical measurements and experimental techniques. It contains the

followings: Educational rig for demonstrating temperature transducers and

temperature measurements - educational rig for demonstrating pressure measurements using

different elements. Also, different transducers and strain gauges are available in this

laboratory. The instrumentation of the measurements laboratory are shown in Figure 53.




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Figure 53 Instrumentations of measurement laboratory.

3.8.2.11 Robotics Laboratory

The mechanical engineering program covers tracks in the production engineering and

mechatronics area. Robotics laboratory is designed and equipped to serve teaching and

operation principles of robotics. The Robotics lab. contains: Hexapod, 2 DOF Planar Robot,

Flexible Manufacturing System, Five axes arm configuration plus gripper, Complete CNC

Mill Package, Electro-pneumatic servo control trainer by PLC/PC. A sample of these

instrument is presented in Figure 54.

Figure 54 Robotics laboratory.

3.8.2.12 Mechanical Design Laboratory

The lab of mechanical design includes the following equipment: Plate Clutch, Disc Brake and

Drum Brake System, Gearbox, Differential Unit and Epicyclic Gear Equipment, Static &

Dynamic Balancing Equipment, Simple Hydraulic, Slider Crank, Scotch Yoke, Slotted Link,

Whitworth Quick Return, Geneva Stop and Hook´s Joint Mechanisms, Coupling, Chain, Cam

and Follower Mechanisms, Belt Friction and Friction Study Equipments, Free and Forced




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Vibration Equipment, Shear Force and Bending equipments, Thin Cylinder Equipment,

Wireless Strain Gauges, Load Cells, External Data Acquisition Card connected by Computer,

Governor Apparatus, Hydrodynamic Lubrication Unit and Portable Surface Roughness Tester.

Figure 55 shows a view in the mechanical design laboratory.

Figure 55 Mechanical Design laboratory.

3.8.3 Electrical Engineering Laboratories

The Electrical Engineering Department has a number of laboratories used in undergraduate

studies, research work. These laboratories are fully equipped with the required measurement

instruments, signal generators, DC power supplies, and computers for simulation purposes.

3.8.3.1 Computer lab.

In this lab the student learn how to apply simulation methods to many theoretical ideas in the

different courses and computer programming and networking. A general view of one of the

computer labs is shown in Figure 56.

Figure 56 Computer laboratory.




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3.8.3.2 Communications lab.

Electrical communications laboratory includes experiments on analog and digital

communication systems, blue-tooth system, antennas and wave propagation, and microwave

technology. As shown in Figure 57, the laboratory is prepared for carrying out the students

and academic staffs research projects.

Figure 57 Communications laboratory.

3.8.3.3 Logic design laboratory

Logic design laboratory includes experiments on different types of logic gates, combinational

logic circuits, synchronous sequential logic circuits, registers, counters, memories, and

programmable logic devices. The laboratory is prepared for carrying out the students research

projects. This is introduced through Figure 58.

Figure 58 Logic Design laboratory.




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3.8.3.4 Electronics lab.

In this lab, the students learn experimentally the characteristics and advantages of electronic

elements, industrial electronics and operational amplifiers.

Figure 59 Electronics laboratory.

3.8.3.5 Circuits and Electrical Measurements Laboratory

In this lab, the student is requested to make some simple circuits and test them and carry out

measurements using the available instruments. Figure 60 illustrates the instrumentations

available in this lab.

Figure 60 Circuits and electrical measurements laboratory.




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3.8.3.6 Electrical Power Systems Laboratory

In this lab the student learn electrical energy generation, transmission and distribution

experimentally. Figure 61 introduces a view of this lab.

Figure 61 Electrical power systems laboratory.

3.8.3.7 Electrical Machines Laboratory

As shown in Figure 62 which represents the electrical machines lab., the student learn the

operation and control of DC and AC machines.

Figure 62 Electrical machines laboratory.




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3.8.3.8 Robotics Lab.

In robotics lab, the students are able to perform several tasks and tests of the five available

robots. The latter can be programmed through a computer interface and microcontrollers. This

is shown in Figure 63.

Figure 63 Robotics laboratory.

3.8.3.9 TV and Audio Laboratory

In this lab students can perform several tasks on TV and audio signals as shown in Figures 64

and 65.

Figure 64 TV and Audio laboratory.




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Figure 65 TV and Audio laboratory.

3.8.3.10 Control and Logic Controller Laboratory

In this lab., students can perform a lot of tests on logic controllers as shown in Figures 66 and

67.

Figure 66 Control and logic controller laboratory.




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Figure 67 Control and logic controller laboratory.

3.8.3.11 Fiber optical and research Lab.

In this lab., students can perform experimentally most components of optical communication

system. Experimentally study the current- power characteristics of LEDs, investigations on the

trans-impedance amplifier, fiber /fiber coupling losses. Other components are reserved for

research. Figure 68 introduces a view of this lab.

Figure 68 Fiber optical and research laboratory.




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3.8.3.12 Power system simulator Lab

laboratory the student learn electrical energy generation, transmission and distribution

experimentally. As Shown In Figure 69.

Figure 69 Power system simulator laboratory.

3.8.3.13 Renewable Energy Lab

The Renewable energy laboratory includes fuel cell mobile system, PV integrated with battery

mobile system, PV integrated with wind system and battery, and finally geothermal mobile

system. As shown in Figure 70.

Figure 70 FRenewable Energy laboratory.

3.8.3.14 High Voltage Lab.

This Lab contains a new unit for generation high voltage DC, AC and impulse form Hampden

company-USA. It is valuable to students to apply some topics related to high voltage

engineering (generation of high voltage DC, AC and impulse, measuring and testing of high




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voltage apparatus. Explain some phenomena occur in high voltage such as partial discharge,

corona, breakdown in gases, liquid and solid materials. A shown in Figure 71.

Figure 71 High Voltage laboratory.

3.8.3.15 Power Electronics Lab Power electronics and its applications lab cover experiments related to uncontrolled and controlled

rectifiers (single phase and three phases), step up and step down chopper, ac voltage controller, single

phase and three phase inverter. A general view of this lab is shown in Figure 72.

Figure 72 Power Electronics laboratory.

3.8.3.16 Computer Network Lab

In computer networks lab, the students learn how to construct the computer networks. Also, the students

learn about cabling, computer network configurations, and computer network technologies. A general

view of this lab is shown in Figure 73.




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Figure 73 Computer Network laboratory.

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO TAIF

UNIVERSITY

The general admission requirements for Taif University are as follows:

An applicant for admission to the University must satisfy the following conditions:

✓ He should have earned the secondary school certificate, or its equivalent from inside or

outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

✓ He should have obtained the secondary school certificate (not earlier than five years),

University council has the right to waive off this condition if convinced reasons are

available.

✓ He should not have been dismissed academically or disciplinary from Taif University or

from any other university.

✓ He must have a record of good conduct.

✓ He must successfully pass any test or interview required by university council.

✓ He must be physically fit and healthy.

✓ He must satisfy any other conditions the University may deem necessary at the time of

application.

5. KNOWLEDGE OF ACADEMIC LOGISTICS AND

TERMINOLOGIES

It is a fact that studying in the university is completely different from that in earlier stages like

secondary schools. Therefore, this section is presenting different terminologies that commonly

used through studying in the university.

5.1 ACADEMIC YEAR

An academic year is divided into two regular semesters and a summer session, if any.




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5.2 ACADEMIC SEMESTER

An academic semester is a period of no less than fifteen (15) weeks of instruction, not

including the registration and final examination periods.

5.3 SUMMER SESSION

A summer session is a period not exceeding eight (8) weeks of instruction, not including the

registration and final examination periods. The weekly duration of each course in a summer

session is twice its duration during the regular academic semester.

5.4 DEGREE PROGRAMS

A program refers to a course of study leading to an award of a degree, e.g. B.Sc./B.Eng.

5.5 ACADEMIC LEVEL

An academic Level indicates the level of study. The levels required for graduation are eight

(8) or more, in accordance with the specifications of each approved degree program.

5.6 COURSE

A course is a subject of study within a certain academic level of the approved degree plan in

each major or in other word a course is a component of a program, usually comprising a set of

lectures, with practices or seminars. Each course has a number, code, title, and detailed

description of its contents to distinguish it from other courses. A portfolio on each course is

kept in its corresponding department for follow-up, evaluation, and updates. Some courses

may have prerequisite or co requisite requirement(s).

5.7 PREREQUISITES

Not all courses in the program are available to every student. Availability is governed by a set

of prerequisites, which serve the academic purpose of ensuring that students have the

background knowledge necessary to benefit from a course.

5.8 COURSE PREREQUISITES

The catalog describes the prerequisites of each course offered at each program in the college.

Students must satisfy these prerequisites before taking the course as the information presented

builds on the previous courses. For example, Sur 390 has as prerequisites PSE 213and FCH

164. It also has a co-requisite of MAT 282, which indicates that you have to be currently taking

MAT 282or have previously taken it. Note that the prerequisites to Sur 390 themselves have

prerequisites: FCH 154 is a prerequisite for FCH 164. Thus, in order to take Sur 390,a student

must have taken MAT 295, PSE 213, FCH 154, and FCH 164 A student must be currently

enrolled in MAT 282 or have previously taken it. Exceptions to these prerequisites can be

granted under unusual circumstances. To be granted an exception, a Petition Form must be

filled out and approved prior to registering for the class. Advisors will not sign required forms




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for classes for which students do not meet the prerequisites and do not have permission for an

exception. Any exceptions must be approved by the instructor, the advisor, the curriculum

coordinator, and the department chair. Students registered for classes for which they have not

taken the prerequisites and have not received approval run the risk of having their registration

for this class cancelled, even though they may be well into the semester. Students anticipating

the need to take classes without meeting the necessary prerequisites should begin discussing

the possibility and options well in advance of advising week in order to allow time to get the

necessary permission.

5.9 CREDIT HOUR

A credit hour is each of the weekly lectures, with a duration not less than fifty (50) minutes or

a laboratory session or field study of not less than 100 minutes’ duration.

5.10 CREDITS AND WORKLOAD

Each course is "worth" a number of credits. A credit is a measure of student workload.

University policy is that a credit is equivalent to 3 to 4 hours' work per week. It is intended,

therefore, that a 3-credit course requires 3x3x15 to 3x4x15 hours of work per semester i.e. 135

to 180 hours. "Work" in this context includes all work associated with a course: lectures,

practical, preparation, revising, reading, assessment and so on.

5.11 MINIMUM COURSE LOAD

Minimum Course load is the minimum number of credit hours a student can register

determined by his/her academic status, and in accordance with the University Council

decisions.

5.12 ACADEMIC RECORD

The academic record is a statement which explains the student's academic progress. It includes

the courses studied in each term with course numbers, codes, number of credit-hours, the

grades attained and the codes and points of these grades. The record also shows the semester,

cumulative GPA and the student's academic status in addition to the courses from which a

transferred student is exempt.

5.13 ACADEMIC PROBATION

Academic Probation is a notification given to a student with a cumulative GPA below the

minimum acceptable limit.

5.14 CLASS WORK SCORE

Class Work Score is the score which reflects the student’s standing during a semester

according to his/her performance in examinations, research, and other activities related to a

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5.15 FINAL EXAMINATION

Final Examination is an examination in course materials, given once at the end of every

semester.

5.16 FINAL EXAMINATION SCORE

Final Examination Score is the score attained by a student in the final examination for each

course.

5.17 FINAL SCORE

Final Score is the total sum of the class work score plus the final examination score for each

course out of a total grade of 100.

5.18 COURSE GRADE

Course Grade is a percentage, or alphabetical letter, assigned indicating the final grade

received in a course.

5.19 INCOMPLETE GRADE

Incomplete Grade is a provisional grade assigned to each course in which a student fails to

complete the requirements by the required date. This is indicated in the academic record by

the letter grade (IC).

5.20 IN-PROGRESS GRADE

In-Progress Grade is a provisional grade assigned to each course which requires more than one

semester to complete. This is indicated in the academic record by the letter grade (IP).

5.21 SEMESTER GPA

Semester GPA is the total quality points a student has earned, divided by the credit hours

assigned for all courses taken in a given semester. Total quality points are calculated by

multiplying the credit hours by the grade point in each course.

5.22 CUMULATIVE GPA

Cumulative GPA is the total quality points a student has earned in all courses taken since

enrolling at the University, divided by the total number of credit hours assigned for these

courses.

5.23 GRADUATION RANKING

Graduation Ranking is the assessment of a student’s scholastic achievement during his/her

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5.24 GRADUATION

A student graduates after successfully completing the graduation requirements according to

the degree plan, provided his cumulative GPA and major GPA are both not less than 2.00 out

of 4.00.

5.25 HONORS

Awarded First Class Honor student winning a cumulative average of (3.75) to (4.00), from

(4.00) upon graduation, and give the second honor for the student winning a cumulative

average of (3.25) to less than (3.75) from (4.00) at graduation.

5.26 ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Academic advisor is one of the teaching staff. He is supposed to provide educational

counseling for students. The academic advisor's primary responsibility is to evaluate the

student's plan of study to ensure it will satisfy the college and university requirements while it

meets each student's specific needs. To be effective, the advisor must recognize that each

student has different abilities, interests, aspirations, needs, experiences, and problems so that

his approach in dealing with students can be different from one to another.

6. REGISTRATION

This section serves as main registration guidance for College of engineering Taif University.

Your advisor is permanent; look for his help and guidance as follows.

6.1 ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE

Under normal circumstances, all students are registered automatically through the University's

computerized registration system following a model plan of study set by the Department. This

plan includes all pre-requisites, and maximum and minimum allowable number of credit hours

per semester. The system allows the student to make changes and adjustments within the preset

rules. It is during the first week of classes that students are allowed to make changes, such as

add, drop, and change section. Afterwards, only course withdrawals are allowed provided they

are done five weeks before the final examination period, and with the head of department's

approval. Nevertheless, a student can only drop courses or withdraw from courses if his

workload will not fall below a minimum of 12 credit hours. Moreover, a student cannot

withdraw from more than two courses per semester except with the permission of the Vice

Dean for Academic Affairs. A student must confirm his registration within the first week of

the semester.

6.2 THE REGISTRATION TASKS

6.2.1 Early Registration

Early Registration is required for all college-level students who intend to continue their studies

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dates. Since this activity provides a basis for finalizing courses to be offered, number of

sections to be opened for each course, schedule of classes, manpower requirements, etc. for

the term that follows, it is mandatory for every student to register early. Academic departments

are therefore advised to ask their faculty members to stress the importance of early registration

to the students enrolled in their classes. Early registration for spring semester is held during

the 11th week of the fall semester, and early registration for summer session and the following

fall semester is held during the 11th week of the spring semester.

6.2.2 Formal Registration

Formal registration is held at the beginning of each semester or summer session as indicated

in the academic calendar. Each student must personally register himself. Registration by proxy

or mail is not permitted.

6.2.3 Late Registration

The students, who have not completed the formal registration process on the fixed date, may

register late during the period specified in the academic calendar.

6.2.4 Adding and Dropping Courses

A student may change his registration by adding or dropping some courses during the

registration period determined by Deanship of Admissions & Registration. A student may drop

courses during the first two weeks of classes in a regular semester (the first week of classes in

a summer session). Courses so dropped will not appear on the student’s transcript.

6.2.5 Adding or Changing to Closed Sections

During the registration period, a student can change section -- through the departmental

secretary -- if the section is available. The student should fulfill the following conditions.

The department will process the section change only if the form is complete and it does not

cause conflict with the student’s current schedule. Also, the requests will only be considered

during registration period determined by Deanship of Admissions & Registration.

6.3 COURSE LOAD

A course load is defined as the number of credit-hours for which a student is registered in a

regular semester or a summer session. There restrictions on the course load are:

6.3.1 Minimum and Maximum Course Load Limit in a Regular Semester

The minimum course load limit is 12 credit hours during a regular semester, provided that the

total number of credit hours registered by a student in any two consecutive semesters is not

less than 28. This condition is relaxed in the last semester before graduation. The maximum

course load is 19 credit hours. However, a student is permitted to register for 21 credit hours

with the approval of his department chairman, if the student has maintained a minimum

cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 in all work undertaken during the preceding terms in

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6.3.2 Minimum and Maximum Course Load in a Summer Session

The minimum course load in a summer session is 1 credit hour and the maximum is 8 credit

hours.

6.3.3 Minimum and Maximum Course Load for a Student on Academic Warning or

Probation

The minimum course load in such cases is 12 credit hours; the maximum is 13 credit hours in

each regular semester and 7 credit hours in a summer session.

6.3.4 Minimum and Maximum Course Load for a Student in his Last Term before

Graduation

The minimum course load at this level is 1 credit hour and the maximum is 20 credit hours

during a regular semester and 9 in the summer session, provided the student’s cumulative GPA

of all work undertaken during the preceding terms in which he earned his last 28 credit hours

is not less than 2.00 out of 4.00.

6.3.5 Adding a New Course

An academic advisor can add a new course for a student if:

For elective courses, the academic advisor should discuss and explain each course with the student

and suggest which courses should be selected and why.

6.3.6 Transfer between Course Sections

An academic advisor can transfer a student according to the Availability.

6.3.7 Dropping a Registered Course

An academic advisor can approve dropping a registered course for a student if:

For elective courses, the academic advisor should discuss with the student each course that

interests him and help the student make informed decisions on which courses to select based on

his/her preferences, skills, and career path.

6.3.8 Degree Plan

The courses of each degree are spread over 10 academic levels. The required as well as elective

courses and the number of credit hours that a student needs to successfully complete in order

to receive a degree in his major field are clearly specified for each academic level. This

distribution of courses and credit hours is called “the Degree Plan”. All degree plans are

approved by the University Council. The academic departments regularly review and update

the degree plans in order to provide students with continuously updated programs. The

following rules apply to the degree plans. Students are required to study within the framework

of their approved degree plan and once they fulfill all the requirements they are nominated for

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6.3.9 Student Transcript of Academic Record

The transcript comprises the complete academic record of the student from the date of

admission to the issue date. No partial records are issued. An official transcript may be issued

or sent to any outside agency upon receiving a written request from the student. The accuracy

of a student record is of the utmost importance and errors or suspected errors should be brought

to the immediate attention of the Deanship of Admissions & Registration.

6.3.10 Attendance monitoring and rule of students' exclusion from attending the

final examinations

Believing that regular course attendance is necessary for academic success, Taif University

requires that students do not miss more than 25% of the total number of lectures, labs and

tutorials. The instructors regularly register the students' attendance in the courses via Taif

University electronic admission system.

If student has a total absence of more than 25 % during a semester period in a certain course,

the course's instructor report to the Deanship of Admission and Registration to exclude that

student from the final exam of this course and earn a DN (Denied) grade in that course.

Furthermore, the student who is absent in the final examination of a course(s) is not given a

make-up examination, except for a valid reason accepted by the college council. Student

monitoring during the lab courses is done by the lab. Instructor for the laboratory sessions.

Attending the lab. and performing the experiments are essential. The student is not allowed to

submit a laboratory report if he did not carry the experiment by himself.

7. TRANSFER POLICIES

Transfer of students to the college can be done through different channels. There are three

types of transfer:

1. Transfer from other equivalent institution.

2. Transfer of students within Taif University.

3. Transfer between Departments of College of Engineering.

These channels are explained below.

7.1 TRANSFER FROM OTHER EQUIVALENT INSTITUTION

A student may transfer from another equivalent university or educational institution to Taif

University, according to the following requirements:

• The student studied and transferred from a recognized university or educational

institution.

• The student should not have been dismissed for any disciplinary reasons from the

institution that he has transferred from.

• The freshman must spend at least two semesters in his university before being

allowed to transfer to Taif University. The transferred student should study at Taif




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University not less than 60 % of the total units required for the bachelor’s degree

by the university.

• The student who had previously studied at Taif university and then go to another

university and he want to return back again to Taif University, his new ID in Taif

University will be the same as before leaving Taif University.

• The student should fulfill the conditions of the department and college he want to

transfer to. The Department and College Councils determine the courses he taught

and the courses he should study as well as at which level he should continue his

study after evaluating his credit hours.

• All student transfer rules that the university council specified are applicable for the

student case.

The procedure for evaluating transfer applications to the College of Engineering from outside

the university is as follows:

• The student must satisfy the college admission conditions which are announced on

the College web-site.

• Fill in the university application form.

• Upon receiving all applications, the Deanship of Admission and Registration

collects and sends all applications that satisfy the college requirements to the

college’s dean. The college dean evaluates the presented applications information

and makes decisions on transfer applications via a committee (College based

committee).

• The College Council approves the transfer courses that the student has studied out

of the university according to the recommendation of the appropriate Department.

The courses which have average less than 2.0 (grade C) out of 4.0 will not

considered.

• If it is found that the student have been dismissed before for any disciplinary

reasons, the student registration will be cancelled from the date of acceptance of

his transfer to the university.

7.2 TRANSFER OF STUDENTS WITHIN TAIF UNIVERSITY

To transfer from other colleges within Taif University, the student must satisfy the College of

Engineering admission conditions which are announced on the College web site. These

conditions are as follows:

• Student can apply for transfer only after studying at least two semesters, excluding

summer semester, in the college he is transferring from.

• The student must not have spent more than four semesters in his college, which he

wants to transfer from it.

• The student should not have been transferred from another college within the

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The procedure for evaluating transfer applications is as follows:

• Fill in the transfer form (Inter-College Transfer Form) within the dates announced

by the university. Submit the transfer form to the Deanship of Admission and

Registration to ensure the availability of the general conditions to transfer to

College of Engineering.

• Submit the form to the college's dean and then to the College based committee.

• Upon receiving all applications, a designated college-based committee (which

consists of the vice dean and the heads of all departments) meets and recommends

on transfer applications.

• The tentative transfer decisions are then forwarded to the dean for final approval.

• The academic committee of each department reviews transcripts of all tentatively

accepted transfer students and decides on the equivalency of credits based on an

equivalency tables of credits approved by the College Council.

• All transfer applications shall be returned to the Deanship of Admission and

Registration after approval by the president of the university. The registrar office

will fix all the student's grades for the courses that he has previously studied in his

academic record.

7.3 TRANSFER TO ANOTHER DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

The Conditions to transfer between departments of the College of Engineering are as follows:

• The student can apply for transfer only after studying at least one semester,

excluding summer semester, in the department he is transferring from.

• The student should not have been transferred from another department within the

college previously.

The procedure for evaluating transfer applications between departments of College of

Engineering is as follows:

• Fill in the Inter-departmental Transfer Form and submit it to the college dean.

• Get the recommendation of the head of the department to be transferred to. The

head will do the transfer via Taif University electronic admission system.

• The academic committee of each department reviews transcripts of all tentatively

accepted transfer students and decides on the equivalency of credits based on an

equivalency tables of credits approved by the college council.

7.4 TRANSFER CREDITS

Students can transfer credit hours that have been studied in other universities. The maximum

allowable percentage of credit hours that could be transferred by students from other

universities is 60% of the total credit hours in the curriculum. These courses are evaluated by




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the Department Academic Committee and faculties who teach these courses, and approved by

the department chairman. Transferred credits are not included in the GPA and a pass grade is

assigned to those courses. Students who want to study courses in other universities must do

the following:

• Fill in a course transfer form and submit it to the chairman of the department.

• The chairman consults the course instructor.

• The course instructor reviews the syllabus of the transfer course in light of the

departmental course syllabus and checking the equivalency of the syllabus and

credits (the course transferred syllabus should be more than 70% of the course

syllabus at Taif University and also the grade of the course transferred is more than

C).

• The chairman approves the equivalency and signs the form.

• The student should then get the approval of the vice dean.

• The student hands in the form to university registrar office and gets an official

acceptance letter to study the course at the specified university.

8. EVALUATION OF STUDENTS PERFORMANCE

8.1 EXAMINATION AND GRADING CODE

Each course has been designated a total of 100 points. Success in a course is usually based on

the combination of grades awarded to course work and final examination. According to the

department council recommendation, faculty council, who provides the subject specify the

semester work marks 40% to 60% of the total mark designated for the course. The satisfactory-

exemplary level (pass mark) in each course is 60 %.

8.2 GRADE CODES

The Grade Codes at Taif University is shown in Table 2. A student's Grade Point Average

(GPA) is determined by dividing the cumulative point value of all courses attempted by the

number of total units in the student's semester schedule. Table 3 shows a sample student's

report having six subjects in a particular level.

Table 2 Grade Codes at Taif University.

Letter Grade

=

Letter Grade

= Mark Range

Grade

Point

Average

Grade

Significanc

e (English)

Grade Significance

(Arabic)




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Grade Code

(English) Grade Code

(Arabic) (GPA)

A+ +95 أ To 100 4.0 Exceptional ممتاز مرتفع

A 90 أ Less than

95

3.75 Excellent ممتاز

B+ +85 ب-Less than

90

3.50 Superior جيد جدا Less than-80 ب B مرتفع

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3.0 Very Good جيد جدا

C+ +75 ج-Less than

80

2.50 Above

Average

جيد مرتفع

C 70 ج-Less than

75

2.0 Good جيد

D+ +65 د-Less than

70

1.50 High Pass مقبول Less than-60 د D مرتفع

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1.0 Pass مقبول

F هـ Less than 60 0 Fail راسب

IP م - - In Progress مستمر

IC ل - - In Complete غير مكتمل

DN 0 - ح Denial محروم

NP 60 ند or above - No Grade -

Pass

ناجح بدون - Less than 60 - No Grade هد NF درجة

Fail

راسب بدون منسحب Withdrawn - - ع W درجة WP بعذر

ع ج- - Withdrawn

with Pass

منسحب بأداء مرض

WF ع هـ

- 0 Withdrawn

with Fail

منسحب بتقدير AU راسب

م ع- - Audit

مستمع

The overall cumulative average for the student at the graduation time according to his

cumulative average as follows:

1. (Excellent): If the cumulative average not less than (3.50 out 4.0).

2. (Very good): If the cumulative average from 2.75 to less than 3.5 (out of 4.0).

3. (Good): If the cumulative average from 1.75 to less than 2.75 (out of 4.0).

4. (Pass): If the cumulative average from 1.00 to less than 1.75 (out of 4.0).

Table 3 Grade Point Average, (GPA example).




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Subject Credit Hours Letter Grade

= Grade Code

Grade Point Average

(GPA)

Quality Points

(Product)

1 2 B+ 3.5 7

2 3 D 1 3

3 3 C 3 9

4 4 D+ 1.5 6

5 1 B 3 3

6 5 C 2 10

Total 18 GPA=38/18=

2.111

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This student's level grade point average GPA is (38/18) = 2.111

8.3 EXAMPLE OF THE CALCULATION OF SEMESTER AND CUMULATIVE GPA

• First Semester

Course Cr Hrs % Code GPA

Quality Points

(Product)

ISC 103 2 85 B+ 3.50 7

CHEM 324 3 70 C 2.00 6

202 235 3 92 A 3.75 11.25

PHY 105 4 80 B 3.00 12

TOTAL 12 36.25

Total quality points (36.25)

First Semester GPA = = 3.02

Total credits (12)

• Second Semester

Course Cr Hrs % Code GPA Quality Points

ISC 101 2 96 A+ 4.00 8

CHEM 327 3 83 B 3.00 9

202 314 4 71 C 2.00 8




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PHY 205 3 81 B 3.00 9

TOTAL 12 34

Total quality points (34)

Second Semester GPA = = 2.83

Total credits (12)

Total quality points (36.25+34)

Cumulative GPA = = 2.93

Total credits (12+12)

8.4 HONOR

First Honor granted to the student who acquire cumulative average from (3.75) to (4.00) out

of (4.00) at the time of graduation.

Second Honor granted to the student who acquire cumulative average from (3.25) to (3.75)

out of (4.00) at the time of graduation.

For the student to acquire the first or the second honor the following conditions are required:

a) Student should not fail in any course taken in the TAIF University or ANY other

university.

b) Student must fulfill the graduation requirements during a period its maximum is the

average between the minimum limit and the maximum limit of being in his faculty.

c) Student study in the university who will graduate from at least (60%) of the graduation

requirements.

The grade of “Incomplete” (IC): It is permitted to delay the grade of a course due to non-

completion of its requirements with the permission of the instructor and the approval of the

Department Council. But this delay should be for no more than one main semester. If this

delay lasts for more than one semester, grade will automatically change to “Fail" (F) grade.

The grade of “In Progress” (IP): Some courses need more than one semester to complete

their requirements particularly those including research work or training. For these courses,

the student can postpone his grade to be "In Progress” (IP). Student will admit his grade upon

completion of the course or otherwise, the department council could grade the course

“Incomplete" (IC) in his transcript.

8.5 PROBATION

According to the regulations of Taif University, all students are required to maintain a grade

point average of at least 2.0 (grade C) out of 4.0. Those who fail to maintain this average will

be placed on scholastic probation and are given two semesters in which they must attain a GPA




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of 2.0 (grade C). If this condition is not met within the two semesters of probation, the student

may then be dismissed from his study program at the College of Engineering. One last

opportunity of a third semester to raise the GPA can be given to those who can attain the 2.0

(grade C) GPA if they study 12 credit hours and score, at least, a B average. If a student fails

to attain the minimum GPA of 2.0 (grade C), he will not be granted the sought degree.

8.6 EVALUATING METHODS

Student performance in each course is evaluated by the instructor, culminating with the

assignment of a grade for this course. The number and types of graded assignments will vary

according to what is most appropriate for the course in question. These assignments generally

comprise some combination of examinations, quizzes, homework, and/or laboratory reports.

Projects and/or oral presentations are required for some courses. The final year projects are

graded by a group of faculty members, not only by the supervisor. Therefore, the methods of

evaluating student performance are summarized as:

a. Quizzes: to assess student gradual understanding of course subjects.

b. Case Study Reports: to assess technical report writing and data collection abilities.

c. Discussion Groups: to assess personal interaction and communication skills.

d. Midterm Exams: to assess student understanding of course subjects, problem solving

abilities, and analytical and design capabilities.

e. Final Exam: to assess the student's overall understanding of the course as well as his

analytical and problem solving capabilities.

8.7 EXAMINATION POLICY

The following points are summarizing the followed examination policy.

✓ It is expected that all mid-semester examinations will be taken during a regularly

scheduled class period of the course.

✓ All examinations, excluding the finals, are scheduled by the instructors themselves.

✓ Final examinations are required in all classes during the period scheduled at the end of

each semester.

✓ There should be no deviation from the final exam schedule once it is authorized and

announced.

✓ The final exam duration should not be less than one hour or more than three hours.

✓ No student is to be given more than two exams in one day.

✓ Any student who fails to attend the final examination without an acceptable excuse will

be given a zero mark in that examination. In that case, the course grade will be

calculated on the basis of class work and other test scores earned in the course.

✓ When the student completes the course requirements within the specified period, the

instructor should assign the appropriate grade on a Change of Grade form and submit

it to the Office of Student and Academic Affairs for processing.

✓ If the student fails to complete all the requirements in the following semester, the IC

status will be changed to an F grade which will be included in the calculation of the

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✓ The grade of IC is not to be awarded in place of a failing grade or when the student is

expected to repeat the course.

9. GUIDELINES FOR ADVISING STUDENTS

A student is highly encouraged to meet with his academic advisor every semester prior to or during

the registration week. The goal of this meeting is to review the student's academic progress. In

addition, the student can take an appointment to meet individually with his academic advisor to

discuss the program of study, career plans, or any problems he may encounter in the study program.

In order to achieve the best outcome of our advising system, students should prepare their

study schedules carefully to meet the Department, College and University requirements. An

electronic Plan of Study is automatically created by the on-line registration system based on

the student's program curriculum. Plans of study are flexible documents that can be modified

according to the guidelines approved by the College and the student's choices and goals. The

main purpose of creating a plan of study is to ensure effective student progress and graduation

in the minimum duration possible.

Academic advisors are required to monitor on-line their advisee students' study schedules each

semester and ensure that they strictly follow their approved plans of study. Academic advisors

provide advice to those students who face difficulty in following their plans of study and need

to modify them. Academic advisors are required to submit a report to the Department's Student

Advising & Advising Committee at the end of each semester about the progress of their

advisee students.

10. GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCT AND ETHICS

Professional conduct is built upon the idea of mutual respect. Such conduct includes as

examples attending the class, arriving on time, minimizing disruptions, focusing on the class

and academic honesty. The following sections are highlighting some of these conducts and

ethics.

10.1 ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE

Attendance at all teaching sessions is compulsory, unless you are informed otherwise.

According to university regulations, if the combination of justified and non-justified absence

in a particular course reaches 25% or more of the total amount of teaching units, the student is

automatically awarded the grade "Denied". Not only that, but also there are some ethics should

be followed during class attendance such as:

o Arriving on time. Late arrivals are disruptive to the class and show disrespect to those

who are on time.

o Minimizing disruptions. Cell phones should be turned off during class. With few

exceptions, you should not leave and re-enter the class. You should avoid engaging in

side conversations during class.

o Focusing on the class. You may take notes on laptops. However using laptops for

activities such as web browsing and answering email are disruptive both to neighbors

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o Respect. You should act respectfully toward all class participants.

10.2 STUDENT PROBLEMS

If you are experiencing difficulty with your work, if you feel that unreasonable demands are

being made of you, if you find that there are clashes between coursework deadlines, or if you

are being hindered by medical, domestic, personal or other problems, you should consult your

advisor (or another member of staff) as soon as possible.

If you cannot find your advisor, or you would prefer to talk to another member of staff you

may do so. In particular, you might want to talk to the Head of Department. The staff at

Reception may be able to contact the member of staff you are seeking.

10.3 DISABLED STUDENTS

If you have a disability which might affect your studies, you may be entitled to support.

Whether or not a disability has already been declared or develops or becomes apparent during

your time at the University, then it is possible to get appropriate support. The University

Disability Services can offer a great deal of assistance; but in the first instance you should

consult the Department’s Disability Advisor.

10.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY

The University's aim is to provide and maintain a safe working environment, which is without

risks to health and offers adequate facilities and arrangements for the welfare of staff and

students. It is the duty of all individuals to exercise personal responsibility, to familiarize

themselves with Departmental instructions regarding safety procedures, and to do everything

possible to prevent injury or damage either to themselves or to others. Information about safety

and welfare matters is located on a notice board.

The University also regards harassment as a serious matter. Where serious allegations of

harassment are proved by a formal investigation, disciplinary action (including dismissal or

expulsion) may be taken against the harasser. In addition to any penalty imposed by the

University, those responsible for harassing others may be subject to criminal and/or civil

proceedings.

10.4.1 Fire and Other Emergencies

When the fire alarm is heard it is your responsibility to vacate the building quickly (without

running) and quietly. Do not re-enter the building until given permission to do so by a fire

marshal.

10.4.2 General Safety

You are required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others who

may be affected by your actions or inactions. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with the

following:

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10.4.3 Electrical Safety

Mains voltages may be present in almost any item of equipment. In particular, computer

terminals, oscilloscopes and other cathode ray tube displays will have voltages present in

excess of 10 kilovolts. Undergraduates are not permitted to remove the cases of equipment, or

to wire mains plugs or to replace mains connectors or fuses, unless directed by a technician or

other member of staff. All devices that contain cathode ray tubes should be treated with care;

if a tube breaks there will be a vacuum implosion, which may cause others, as well as yourself,

to be blinded.

10.5 ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

10.5.1 Department Statement on Academic Misconduct

You are responsible for ensuring that your work does not contravene the department's rules on

academic misconduct. The University takes a very serious view of such misconduct and

penalties will be applied if you are found to have attempted to mislead examiners. Forms of

academic misconduct include:

If you have any queries about what constitutes academic misconduct, and in particular, about

the proper attribution of material derived from another's work, you should seek advice from

your advisor.

The penalties for academic misconduct will depend on the seriousness of the offense. Students

found guilty of academic misconduct may, for example, have their degree class reduced, fail

their degree or be asked to leave the University. If you are taking elective courses in another

department check the Academic Misconduct rules in that department. There may be small but

significant differences in the definitions of, for instance, acceptable collaboration in different

disciplines.

10.5.2 Avoiding Plagiarism and Collusion

Avoid plagiarism by always acknowledging the sources of the material you have used

(including software and information on the web). If you copy a passage of text verbatim,

clearly mark the entire extent of the quotation using quotation marks or an italic font, and cite

its source. Record unpublished work, such as an email or a conversation as ‘private

communication’. Treat lecture materials as published materials too. When you are collecting

material from online sources for an assessment, it is tempting to use "cut and paste". Ideally,

you should re-express the source material in your own words, but you should certainly note

carefully where the material was taken from so that you can later construct a full citation.

In programs submitted for assessment, do not "re-invent the wheel": if you find a piece of code

written by someone else that does what you want, use it. However, be sure to include a

comment acknowledging its source and making clear that you understand how it works.

10.5.3 Guidelines on Mutual Assistance and Collaboration

If an assessment is completed by students working in pairs, or in groups, you should be given

explicit guidance about the level of acceptable collaboration within each pair or group. In some

assessments, you may be given explicit encouragement to involve other students in a specific




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aspect of your work, such as evaluation and testing. Aside from such explicitly permitted

exceptions, the following guidelines apply.

While an open assessment is in progress, you may discuss it with your fellow students only to

understand the nature of the problems or questions set, not to find out how to solve or answer

them. What you submit must be your own work. Do not collaborate when producing the

solution or answer to an assessment. Do not copy another student's work, and do not allow

another student to copy yours. If in doubt as to whether you may seek or give assistance of

some kind, ask the member of staff who set the assessment.

When writing an essay or report for an open assessment, discussion and collaboration are

permissible in the initial process of determining the nature and requirements of the question.

You will then need to select relevant pieces of information from available sources and to

evaluate their usefulness and consistency. In this process of selection and evaluation, often

involving careful analysis and judgment, you are not permitted to work with others. Nor may

you share the details of your own essay or report. All information used in your essay or report

drawn from any source other than your own work and ideas must be explicitly referenced.

When an assessment requires the development of software, discussion and collaboration are

again permitted in the initial process of examining and clarifying requirements - though only

the setter of the assessment can rule on any perceived ambiguities. The subsequent work of

design, implementation and testing should essentially

10.6 DEPARTMENTAL REGULATIONS

Students follow the academic levels system, which comprises ten academic levels. The

duration of each academic level equals one regular semester, where the student gradually

progresses from one academic level to another in accordance with the approved promotion

rules. Students are responsible for knowing and following the academic rules and regulations

including the requirements for graduation. Academic advisors assist students in planning their

academic programs, but their academic advising activities do not relieve students of this

responsibility. Therefore every student should be thoroughly familiar with all the academic

regulations and the degree conferral system and remain informed about them throughout his

career at the University. A student may seek the assistance of his academic advisor or the

department chairman in this respect.

The department assigns an academic advisor (a faculty member of the department) to each

student to assist him in matters relating to his academic progress such as:

11. STUDENT ADMISSIONS TO THE COLLEGE OF

ENGINEERING

In general, students applying to the College of Engineering are centrally admitted by the

deanship of admission and registration after completion of the preparatory year of the

university. University council decides the number of admitted students for each upcoming year

according to the recommendation of the faculties' councils. Students accepted in the College

of Engineering study general courses during the second academic year (the third and fourth




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levels ).The study in the third and fourth levels is general for all students in the college of

engineering and aims to prepare the student for enrolling in different departments

Then all students admitted in one of the above departments spend three years (six successive

semesters) of studying different courses covering various areas as basic sciences, engineering

and general educations as well as summer training and the senior student project before

graduation directly.

12. DEGREE OBTAINED FOR THE GRADUATE

The graduate obtains a bachelor's degree in engineering at one of department specializations.

13. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B. SC. DEGREE

College of Engineering offer various aspects of educational opportunities for students. This is

achieved by providing several fields in the departments in order to give the students many

chances to select the appropriate program, which is consistent with his personal goals for the

job or graduate studies. The curriculum has been developed in line with the educational

systems of the Kingdom and the requirements of quality and accreditation recommended by

ABET. The programs of study for undergraduate students include some requirements as

introduced through Table 4.

Table 4 Program requirements for the B. Sc. degree.

Department University College Departmental Requirements

Total General

Compulsory Elective

Civil Engineering 35 47 72 8 162 Mechanical Engineering 24 45 74 12 155 Electrical Engineering 24 45 27 21 153

13.1 UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

These requirements contain courses for Science Track and also courses for the general non-

scientific fields in order to increase the student perceptions outside of his program in the

General Arabic language and Islamic culture. Table 5 shows the university requirement core

courses for the science track (24 Credit Units).

Table 5 University requirement courses for science track (24 credit units).

Prerequisite Contact

Hours Credit

Units Course title Course No.

Course title Course No. Lb/T Lec.

12 2

Intensive English

Language (1+2) 999805-2

2 2 Fundamentals of

Islamic Culture 2004111-2

2 2 History and

Civilization 105115-2




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2 2

University Skills 990311-2

Intensive English

Language (1+2) 999805-2 12 2

Intensive English

Language (3+4) 999806-2

2 2 Arabic Language

Skills 990211-2

Intensive English

language (3+4) 999806-2 3 3 2

English for

Specific Purposes (1) 999807-2

Fundamentals of

Islamic Culture 2004111-2 3 2

Islamic Culture

(Morals and Values) 2004112-2

2

2 Elective English

Language (1) 999809-2

2

2 Elective University

(1) 990511-2

Islamic Culture


2 2

Islamic Sciences (3) 2004313-2

Islamic Sciences (3) 2004313-2 2 2 Islamic Sciences (4) 990414-2

24 Total

13.2 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

13.2.1 CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

برجاء وضع متطلبات الكلية لقسم مدبي هنا

Table 6-a

13.2.2 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The curriculum of the departments includes a number of compulsory courses designed to

ensure strong background for the students in English language, basic science, technical

drawing, computer programming and engineering economics. Table 6-b introduces the

required courses of the College.

Table 6-b College requirements for mechanical department through the curriculum.


Hours Credit



2 3 3

Introduction to

Computer

Programming

8031101-3

3 3 Mathematics 1 202110-3

3 2 3 Chemistry 204102-3

Mathematics 1 202110-3 2 3 4 Physics 203205-4

Mathematics 1 202110-3 3 3 Mathematics 2 202120-3

3 1 2 Engineering

Drawing

ME1201-2




87

3 2

Fundamentals of

Engineering

Economy

CE2101-2

Physics 203205-4 2 3 3 Basics of Electrical

Circuits

8032101-3

Mathematics 2 202120-3 4 3

Multi Variable

Calculus 2022101-3

Intensive English

Language (3+4) 999806-2 4 3

Introduction to

Engineering Design

1

ME2101-3

Multi Variable

Calculus 2022101-3 5 4

Mathematical

Methods 2022102-4

Multi Variable

Calculus 2022101-3 4 4

Differential

Equations MATH313-4

Mathematics 2 202120-3 3 2 Linear Algebra MATH314-2

Differential

Equations MATH313-4 4 3

Numerical Analysis 2023206-3

Mathematics 2 202120-3 4 3

Probability and

Statistics 2024116-3

45 Total

13.2.3 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The curriculum of the departments includes a number of compulsory courses designed to

ensure strong background for the students in English language, basic science, technical

drawing, computer programming and engineering economics. Table 6-c introduces the

required courses of the College.

Table 6-c College requirements for electrical department through the curriculum.


Units Credit

units Course title

Course

No. Course title Course No. Lb/T Lec.

- - 2 3 3

Intr. to computer

programming 8031101

- 3 3 Mathematics 1 202110

3 2 3 General chemistry 204102

Mathematics 1 202110 - 3 3 Mathematics 2 202120

Mathematics 1 202110 2 3 4 Physics 203205

- 4 2 Engineering drawing 8021201

Mathematics 2 202120 - 4

3 Multivariable

calculus 2022101

Intensive English

language (3+4) 999806

4 3

Introduction to eng.

design 1 8022101

- 3

2

Fundamentals of

engineering

economy

8012101

Physics 203205 2 3

3 Basics of electrical

circuits 8032101

Multivariable

calculus 2022101

- 5 4

Mathematical

methods 2022102




88

Multivariable

calculus 2022101

- 4 4

Differential

equations 2023103

Mathematics 2 202120 - 3 2 Linear algebra 2023104

Differential

equations 2023103

- 4 3 Numerical analysis 2023206

Mathematics 2 202120 - 4

3 Probability and

statistics 2024116

45 Total

13.3 DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

After completing the preparatory year, accepted students of the scientific track will join the

college of engineering according to three criteria: their preference, GPA from the PY, and the

capacity of the college. This plan allows more choices for the students and better selection for

the departments. Students accepted to the college are distributed among the three departments

of the college during the third level according to their desires and the capacity of each

department. They will study some general courses during the second academic year (academic

levels 3 and 4) of the university which give them a general background basis of different

engineering fields and specializations. After completing such general engineering courses, all

students admitted in a specific department spend three years (six successive semesters) of

studying different courses covering various areas related to the department. Through these

courses, there is an opportunity for the student to choose some of the elective courses in line

with his orientation.

13.3.1 Civil Engineering Program Requirements and Curriculum

The undergraduate curriculum consists of the University-required courses, the Faculty-

required courses, the Departmental core courses and a minimum of four Departmental elective

courses, making a total of 162 credit units to be earned by a student for obtaining a B.Sc.

degree in civil engineering. The student has the liberty to select the electives with a view to

gain a broad-based education in several fields of civil engineering or to pursue a more

specialized education in one particular area of his interest. Therefore, the curriculum offers

twenty eight specific subjects covering all the major branches of civil engineering under the

specified elective courses. The following table illustrates the required credit unites for

university, college and department to get a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering.

13.3.1.1 Civil Engineering Departmental Required Core Courses (72Credit. Units)

The Departmental required core courses are educational courses for all civil engineering

students and are shown in Table 8.

Table 8 Civil Engineering Department required core courses.


Hours Credit

Units Course title

Course


Engineering physics 203 223-4 3 2 3 Hydraulics 801311-3




89

Engineering drawing 802051-2 3 1 2 Civil drawing 801001-2

Statics 801213 -2 2 2 3 Structural analysis (1) 801002-3

Mathematics (2) 202 120-3 4 1 2 Surveying (1) 801 012-2

General physics 203 102-3 - 2 2 Engineering Geology 801315-2

Engineering Geology 801315-2 4 2 3 Geotechnical

engineering 801321-3

Structural analysis(1) 801002-3 3 2 3

Properties and strength

of construction

materials

801322-3

Surveying (1) 801 012-2 4 1 2 Surveying (2) 801 013-2

Structural analysis

(1) 801002-3 2 1 2 Structural analysis (2) 801 003-2

Properties and

strength of

construction

materials

801322-3 2 2 3 Concrete technology 801 006-3

Structural analysis

(2) 801 003-2 2 2 3

Design of steel

structures 801412-3

Hydraulics 801311-3 2 2 3 Water resources


Structural analysis

(2) 801 003-2 2 2 3

Design of reinforced

concrete structures (1) 801414-3

Statistics &

probability theory 202 055-3 2 1 2

Transportation and

traffic engineering 801415-2

Hydraulics 801311-3 2 2 3 Design of water

structures 801421-3

Geotechnical

engineering 801321-3 2 2 3

Foundation



concrete structures

(1)

801414-3 2 2 3 Design of reinforced

concrete structure (2) 801423-3

Transportation and

traffic engineering 801415-2 4 2 3 Highways engineering 801424-3

Hydraulic 801311-3 2 2 3

Sanitary and

environmental

engineering

801020-3

Civil drawing 801001-2 2 1 2 Building construction 2-801070

Building construction 801070-2 2 2 3

Contracts,

specifications and

quantity estimation

801511-3

Transportation and

traffic engineering 801415-2 2 1 2 Railway engineering 801512-2


concrete structures

(2)+ Numerical Analysis

801423-3&

202 421-3 3 1 2

Computer analysis of

structures 801101-2

+Hrs 100Credit of

Department approval 3 1 2 Project (1) 801308-2

Construction

Methods and

Equipment

801021-2 2 2 3 Projects management 801521-3

Concrete technology 801 006-3 2 1 2 Construction Methods

and Equipment 801021-2

Project (1) 801308-2 4 2 3 Project (2) 801309-3




90

70 Total

13.3.1.2 Civil Engineering Department Required Elective Courses (8 Credit Units)

The civil engineering program curriculum includes four elective courses covering various

specific fields of civil engineering. Table 9 shows the list of the elective courses available for

choice by civil engineering students.

Table 9 Civil Engineering Elective Courses.


Hours Credit

Units Course title

Course


Highways

Engineering 801424-3 2 1 2

Advanced Highways

Engineering 801531-2

Highways

Engineering 801424-3 2 1 2 Airports Engineering 801532-2

Transportation and

Traffic Engineering 801415-2 2 1 2

Advanced

Transportation

Engineering

801533-2

Transportation and

Traffic Engineering 801415-2 2 1 2

Advanced Traffic


Railway engineering 801512-2 2 1 2 Advanced Railways


Surveying (2) 801 013-2 2 1 2 Photogrammetric

Surveying 801201-2

Linear Algebra 202243-2 2 1 2 Remote Sensing 801537-2

Surveying (2) 801 013-2 2 1 2 Geographic information

System 801538-2

Numerical Analysis 202 421-3 2 1 2 Engineering applications

of surveying 801255-2

Department

approval Approval 2 1 2

Special Topics in Public

works engineering 801540-2

reinforced Design of

concrete structures

(2)

801423-3 2 1 2 Reinforced Concrete (3) 801102-2

Design of steel

structures 801412-3 2 1 2

Design of Advanced

Steel Structures 801542-2

Computer analysis of

structures +Linear

algebra

801101-2&

202243-2 2 1 2

Dynamics of Structures

and Earthquake

Engineering

801543-2

Concrete Technology 801 006-3 2 1 2

Inspection, Maintenance

and Strengthening of

Structures

801107-2

Structural Analysis

(2) 801 003-2 2 1 2 Structural Analysis (3) 801545-2

Structural Analysis

(2) + Numerical Analysis

801 003-2&

202 421-3 2 1 2 Finite Element Method 801536-2


concrete structures

(2)

801423-3 2 1 2 Concrete Bridges 801547-2

Foundation


Deep and Special

Foundations 801548-2




91

Geotechnical


Foundation on

Problematic Soils 801549-2

Department


Special Topics in

Construction

Engineering

801541-2

Hydraulics 801311-3 2 1 2 Harbor Engineering and

Coastal Protection 801551-2

Water resources


Hydrology of

Groundwater 801552-2

Water resources


Design of modern

Irrigation Systems 801553-2

Sanitary and

Environmental

Engineering

801020-3 2 1 2 Buildings Sanitary

Installation 801554-2

Hydraulics 801311-3 2 1 2 Advanced Hydraulics 801544-2

Design of water

structures 801421-3 2 1 2 Dams Engineering 801546-2

Department


Special Topics in Water

Resources Engineering 801539-2

Hydraulics +

Numerical Analysis

801311-3&

202 421-3 2 1 2 Hydraulic Modeling 801550-2

13.3.2 Mechanical Engineering Program Requirements and Curriculum

The undergraduate curriculum consists of the University-required courses, the College-



degree in mechanical engineering. The student has the liberty to select the electives with a

view to gain a broad-based education in several fields of mechanical engineering or to pursue

a more specialized education in one particular area of his interest. Therefore, the curriculum

offers twenty eight specific subjects covering all the major branches of mechanical engineering

under the specified elective courses. The following table illustrates the required credit unites

for university, college and department to get a B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering.

13.3.2.1 Mechanical Engineering Department Required Core Courses (64 Credit. Units)

The Departmental requirements core courses are educational courses for all mechanical

engineering students are shown in Table 10.

Table 10 Mechanical Engineering Department required core courses.


Hours Credit

units Course title Course No.


Mathematics 2 202120-3 3 Statics CE2103-3

2 Production

Technology

ME2201-2

Introduction to

Engineering Design

1

ME2101-3

4

Introduction to

Engineering Design 2

ME2202-2

Statics

CE2103-3 3

Dynamics

ME2203-3




92

Engineering

Drawing

ME1201-2 2

Mechanical Drawing ME2204-2

Physics 203205-4 3 Thermodynamics ME2205-3

Dynamics ME2203-3 3

Mechanics of

Machines

ME3101-3

Chemistry 204102-3 3 Materials Science ME3102-3

1- Materials

Science

2- Differential

Equations

ME3102-3

MATH313-4 3

Mechanics of

Materials

ME3201-3

1- Differential

Equations

2- Dynamics

MATH313-4

ME2203-3 3

Mechanical

Vibrations

ME3202-3

1- Materials

Science

2- Thermodynamics

ME3102-3

ME2205-3

1

Mechanical

Engineering Lab 1

ME3203-1

Physics 203205-4 3

Fluid Mechanics ME3204-3

1- Production

Technology

2- Materials

Science

ME2201-2

ME3102-3 3

Manufacturing

Processes

ME4101-3

1- Numerical

Analysis

2-Thermodynamics

2023206-3

ME2205-3 3

Heat Transfer

ME4102-3

1- Mechanical

Vibrations

2- Mechanics of

Machines

ME3202-3

ME3101-3 3

System Dynamics and

Control

ME4103-3

1- Mechanical

Drawing

2- Mechanics of

Materials

ME2204-2

ME3201-3 3

Machine Elements

Design

ME4104-3

Fluid Mechanics ME3204-3 2 Hydraulic Machines ME4201-3

Thermodynamics ME2205-3 3

Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning

ME4202-3


3

Measurements &

Measuring

Instruments

ME4203-3

1- Heat Transfer

2- System

Dynamics and

Control

ME4102-3

ME4103-3 1

Mechanical

Engineering Lab 2

ME4204-1

Machine Elements

Design

ME4104-3 3

Machine Design

ME4205-3

Heat Transfer ME4102-4 3

Systems of Renewable

Energy

ME4206-3

1- Introduction to

Engineering Design

2

2- Department

Approval

ME2202-2

2

Senior Project (1)

ME5101-2

Probability and

Statistics

2024116-3 2

Engineering

Management

ME5102-2




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Machine Design ME4205-3 3

Computer Aided

Design

ME5103-3

According to the selected mechanical

elective course -1 3

Mechanical Elective

Course -1

ME51xx-3



Mechanical Elective

Course -2

ME51xx-3

Senior Project (1). ME5101-2 2 Senior Project (2) ME5201-2

1- Fundamentals of

Engineering

Economy

2- Heat Transfer

CE2101-2

ME4102-3

3

Power Plants and

Desalination

ME5202-3

1- Measurements &

Measuring

Instruments

2- Hydraulic

Machines

ME4203-3

ME4201-3

1

Mechanical

Engineering Lab 3

ME5203-1



Mechanical Elective

Course -3

ME52xx-3



Mechanical Elective

Course -4

ME52xx-3

84 Total

13.3.2.2 Mechanical Engineering Department Required Elective Courses (12Credit. Units)

The mechanical engineering program curriculum includes three specific tracks covering all

specializations of mechanical engineering. Each track has a list of elective courses serving this

track as shown in Table 11.

Table 11 Mechanical Engineering Elective Courses.

List of Mechanical Elective Courses 3 & 4 List of Mechanical Elective Courses 1 & 2

Heat Transfer ME4102

-3

Internal

Combustion

Engines

ME5204

-3

Gro

up

A

Fluid Mechanics ME3204-3 Fluid

Dynamics

ME5104

-3

Gro

up

A

Systems of

Renewable Energy

ME4206

-3

Energy

Efficiency

ME5205

-3

Fluid Mechanics ME3204-3 Turbo

Machines

ME5105

-3

Hydraulic

Machines

ME4201

-3

Design of

Pipe

Networks

ME5206

-3

Heat Transfer ME4102-3 Applied Heat

Transfer

ME5106

-3

Systems of

Renewable Energy

ME4206

-3

Renewable

Energy Powered

Desalination

Processes

ME5207-3

Thermodynamic

s

ME2205-3 Energy

Conversion

ME5107

-3


Energy

ME4206-3

Applied Renewable

Energy

Technologies

ME5208-3

Mechanics of Materials

ME3201-3 Plasticity ME5108-3

Gro

up

B

Machine Design

ME4205-3

Reverse Engineering

ME5209-3

Gro

up

B

Mechanical Drawing

ME2204-2 Tribology ME5109-3

Machine Design

ME4205-3

Materials Handling

Systems

ME5210-3


ME3201-3 Composite Materials

ME5110-3

Manufacturin

g Processes

ME4101

-3

Operations

Research

ME5211

-3

Mechanics of

Materials

ME3201-3 Fracture in

Engineering Materials

ME5111

-3

Machine Design

ME4205-3

Design Optimization

ME5212-3

Numerical Analysis

2023206-3

Finite Elements Analysis

ME5112-3

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Manufacturing Processes

ME4101

-3

Advanced Manufacturin

g Technology

ME5213

-3

Materials Science

ME3102-3 Nanomaterials and

Nanotechnolog

y

ME5113-3

1-Materials Science

2-

Manufacturing Processes

ME3102-3

ME4101

-3

Recycling of Industrial

Wastes

ME5214

-3

Mechanics of Machines

ME3101-3

Robotics

ME5114

-3

Gro

up

C

System

Dynamics

and Control

ME4103

-3

Industrial

Automation

ME5215

-3

Gro

up

C

1- Multi Variable

Calculus

2-Differential Equations

2022101-3 MATH313

-4

Introduction to

Real Analysis

ME5115

-3

Industrial

Process

Control

ME5118

-3

Programmabl

e Logic

Controllers

ME5216

-3

System

Dynamics and

Control

ME4103-3 Modeling and

Simulation

ME5116

-3

1- System

Dynamics and Control

2- Introduction

to Real

Analysis

ME4103

-3

ME5115-3

System Theory

ME5217-3

System Dynamics and

Control

ME4103-3

Mechatronics System Design

ME5117-3

System

Dynamics and Control

ME4103-3 Industrial

Process Control

ME5118

-3

Total Credits 12 Total Credits 13

13.3.3 Electrical Engineering Program Requirements and Curriculum

The undergraduate curriculum consists of the University-required courses, the College-



degree in electrical engineering. The student has the liberty to select the electives with a view

to gain a broad-based education in several fields of electrical engineering or to pursue a more

specialized education in one particular area of his interest. Therefore, the curriculum offers

twenty-nine specific subjects covering all the major branches of electrical engineering under

the specified elective courses.

13.3.3.1 Electrical Engineering Department Required Core Courses (84 Credit Units)

The Departmental requirements core courses are educational courses for all electrical

engineering students and are shown in Table 12.

Table 12 Electrical Engineering Department required core courses.

Prerequisite Contact Units Credit

units Course title

Course


Physics 203205 4 3 Electromagnetic 8032102

Basics of electrical

circuits 8032101 2 3 3 Electric circuit 1 8032201




95

Introduction to

computer

programming

8031101 2 3 3 Computer

programming 2 8032202

Basics of electrical

circuits 8032101 2 3 3 Electronics 1 8032203

Electric circuit 1 8032201 2 3 3 Electric circuit 2 8033101

Electric circuit 1 8032201 2 3 3 Digital logic design 8033102

Electromagnetics 8032102 2 3 3 Electromechanical

energy conversion 1 8033201

Digital logic design 8033102 2 3 3 Computer networks 8033202

Electronics 1 8032203 2 3 3 Electronics 2 8033203

Electric circuits2

8033101 2 3 3

Electrical power

systems1 8034101

Electromagnetic

8032102 2 3 3

Signals and systems

analysis 8034102

Electromech. energy

conv. 1 8033201 2 3 3

Electromech. energy

conv. 2 8034103

Electric circuits 2 8033101 2 3 3 Electrical

installations 8034104

Electrical power

systems1 8034101 2 3 3

Electric power

systems 2 8034201

Signals and systems

analysis 8034102 2 3 3 Commun. systems 1 8034202

Electronics 2 8033203 2 3 3 Power electronics 8034203

Electronics 2 8033203 2 3 3 Opto electronic and

photonic 8034204

Electric power

systems 1 8034101 2 3 3

High voltage

engineering 8034205

2 2 Practical summer

training 8034301

Approval from

academic advisor 4 2 2 Senior Project A 8035100

Differential equations 2023103 0 4 3 Control and systems 8035101

Signals and systems

analysis 8034102 2 3 3 Fiber optic eng. 8035102

Approval from

academic advisor 4 2 2 Senior project B 8035200

Electric power

systems 2 8034201 2 3 3 Renewable energy 8035201

Commun. systems 1 8034202 2 3 3 Communication

systems 2 8035202

Approval from

academic advisor 3

Elective electrical

course 1

Approval from

academic advisor 3

Elective electrical

course 2

Approval from

academic advisor 3

Elective electrical

course 3

Approval from

academic advisor 3

Elective electrical

course 4

84 Total




96

13.3.3.2 Electrical Engineering Department Required Elective Courses (12 Credit. Units)

The electrical engineering program curriculum includes four elective courses covering various

specific fields of electrical engineering. Table 13 shows the list of the elective courses

available for choice by electrical engineering students.

Table 13 Electrical Engineering Elective Courses.


units Course title

Course


Electric power systems 2 8034201 2 3 3 Power systems

protection 8035103

Electromechanical energy

conversion 2 8034103 2 3 3

Electromechanical

energy conversion 3 8035104

Signals and systems

analysis 8034102 2 3 3

Antenna theory and

design 8035105

Signals and systems

analysis 8034102 2 3 3

Digital signal

processing 8035106

Digital Logic Design 8033102 2 3 3

Computer

architecture and

organization

8035107

Electric power systems 2 8034201 2 3 3 Power system

analysis 8035108

Computer programming 2 8032202 2 3 3 Computer


Electric power systems 1 8034101 2 3 3 Energy conversion

and utilization 8035110

Electronics 2 8033203 2 3 3 Electronic circuits 8035111

Electronics 2 8033203 2 3 3 PLC and

microcontroller 8035204

Electronics 2 8033203 4 3 Biomedical

instrumentation 8035205

Approval from academic

advisor 4 3 Artificial intelligent 8035206

Communication systems 1 8034202 2 3 3

Satellite

communication

systems

8035207


advisor 4 3

Special topics in

electrical

engin803ring

8035208


advisor 4 3

Special topics in

communication

engin803ring

8035209


advisor 4 3

Special topics in

computer

engineering

8035210

Electromagnetics 8032102 4 3 Protection against

job hazards 8035211

Electromagnetics 8032102 2 3 3 Electromagnetic

wave propagation 8035203




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13.4 STUDY PLANS

As illustrated earlier, study plan aims to prepare the student for enrolling in different faculties.

Moreover, accepted students join the college of engineering study some general courses which

give them a general background basis of different engineering fields and specializations.

studying different courses covering various areas related to the department. The following

sections will point to the detailed study plans for all academic levels including for all the

programs.

13.4.1 Study Plan during Levels first to Ten for Civil Engineering Department

➢ First level (Civil Engineering Students)


Hours Credit



Islamic Culture (1) 2004 101-2 - 2 2 Islamic culture )2( 2004 202-2

Engineering physics 203 223-4 3 2 3 Hydraulics 801311-3

Engineering

drawing 802051-2 3 1 2 Civil drawing 801001-2

Multi variable

calculus 202 201-3 2 3 4 Differential equation 202057-4

Statics 801213 -2 2 2 3 Structural analysis

(1) 801002-3

Mathematics (2) 202 120-3 4 1 2 Surveying (1) 801 012-2

General physics 203 102-3 - 2 2 Engineering Geology 801315-2

14 13 18 Total

➢ Second level (Civil Engineering Students)


Hours Credit

Units Course title

Course


Mathematics (2) 202 120-3 2 2 3 Statistics &probability

theory 202 055-3

Engineering Geology 801315-2 4 2 3 Geotechnical


Differential equation 202057-4 2 2 3 Numerical analysis 202 421-3

Structural analysis (1) 801002-3 3 2 3

Properties and

strength of

construction materials

801322-3

Surveying (1) 801 012-2 4 1 2 Surveying )2( 801 013-2

Structural analysis (1) 801002-3 2 1 2 Structural analysis ) 2( 801 003-2

17 10 16 Total




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To ejght level ------------------

➢ Summer Session (Civil Engineering Students)

Prerequisite Actual

hours

Credit

Units Course title

Course

No.

Department approval 8 weeks 2 Summer training 801028-

2

Ninth level

Tenth level

13.4.2 Study Plan during Levels first to Ten for Mechanical Engineering Department

➢ First level (Mechanical Engineering Students)




3 Introduction to

Computer

Programming

8031101-3

2

Intensive English

Language (1+2) 999805-2

2 Fundamentals of

Islamic Culture 2004111-2

3 Mathematics 1 202110-3

2 History and

Civilization 105115-2

3 Chemistry 204102-3

15 Total

➢ Second level (Mechanical Engineering Students)


units Course title

Course

No. Course title Course

No. Lb/T Lec.

2 University Skills 990311-2

Mathematics 1 202110-3 4 Physics 203205-4

Intensive English

Language (1+2) 999805-2 2

Intensive English

Language (3+4) 999806-2

Mathematics 1 202110-3 3 Mathematics 2 202120-3

2 Engineering Drawing ME1201-2

2 Arabic Language Skills 990211-2

15 Total




99

➢ Third level (Mechanical Engineering Students)


units Course title

Course


No. Lb/T Lec.

Mathematics 2 202120-3 3 Statics CE2103-3

2

Fundamentals of

Engineering Economy

CE2101-2

Physics 203205-4 3

Basics of Electrical

Circuits

8032101-3

Intensive English

language (3+4) 999806-2 2

English for

Specific Purposes (1) 999807-2

Mathematics 2 3-202120 3

Multi Variable

Calculus 2022101-3

Intensive English

Language (3+4) 999806-2 3

Introduction to


ME2101-3

17 Total

➢ Fourth level (Mechanical Engineering Students)


Units Credit

units Course title

Course


2 Production Technology ME2201-2

Multi Variable

Calculus 2022101-3 4

Mathematical Methods 2022102-4

Introduction to


ME2101-3 2

Introduction to


ME2202-2

Statics

CE2103-3 3

Dynamics

ME2203-3

Fundamentals of

Islamic Culture 2004111-2 2

Islamic Culture


Engineering Drawing ME1201-2 2 Mechanical Drawing ME2204-2

Physics 203205-4 3 Thermodynamics ME2205-3

17 Total

➢ Fifth level (Electrical Engineering Students)




2

Elective English

Language (1) 999809-2

Dynamics ME2203-3 3 Mechanics of Machines ME3101-3

Multi Variable

Calculus 2022101-3 4 Differential Equations

MATH313-

4

Chemistry 204102-3 3 Materials Science ME3102-3

Mathematics 2 3-202120 2 Linear Algebra MATH314-

2




100

2 Elective University (1) 990511-2

16 Total

➢ Sixth level (Electrical Engineering Students)


Units Credit



Islamic Culture

(Morals and

Values)

2004112-2 2

Islamic Sciences (3)

2004313-2

Differential

Equations MATH313-4 3

Numerical Analysis 2023206-3

1- Materials

Science

2- Differential

Equations

ME3102-3

MATH313-4 3


ME3201-3

1- Differential

Equations

2- Dynamics

MATH313-4

ME2203-3 3

Mechanical Vibrations

ME3202-3

1- Materials

Science

2-

Thermodynamics

ME3102-3

ME2205-3 1

Mechanical Engineering

Lab 1

ME3203-1

Physics 203205-4 3


15 Total

➢ Seventh level (Electrical Engineering Students)




Islamic Sciences

(3)

2004313-2

2 Islamic Sciences (4) 990414-2

1- Production

Technology

2- Materials

Science

ME2201-2

ME3102-3 3

Manufacturing Processes ME4101-3

Mathematics 2 202120-3 3 Probability and Statistics 2024116-3

1- Numerical

Analysis

2-

Thermodynamics

2023206-3

ME2205-3 3

Heat Transfer

ME4102-3

1- Mechanical

Vibrations

2- Mechanics of

Machines

ME3202-3

ME3101-3 3

System Dynamics and

Control

ME4103-3

1- Mechanical

Drawing

2- Mechanics of

Materials

ME2204-2

ME3201-3 3

Machine Elements

Design

ME4104-3

17 Total

➢ Eighth level (Electrical Engineering Students)




101


units Course title

Course


Fluid Mechanics ME3204-3 3 Hydraulic Machines ME4201-3

Thermodynamics ME2205-3 3

Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning

ME4202-3

Fluid Mechanics ME3204-3 3

Measurements &

Measuring Instruments

ME4203-3

1- Heat Transfer

2- System

Dynamics and

Control

ME4102-3

ME4103-3 1


Lab 2

ME4204-1

Machine Elements

Design

ME4104-3 3

Machine Design

ME4205-3

Heat Transfer ME4102-4 3


Energy

ME4206-3

16 Total

➢ Summer Session (Mechanical Engineering Students)

Course No. Course title Credit

units

Prerequisite

802028-2 Summer Training 2 Department approval

➢ Ninth level (Mechanical Engineering Students)


units Course title

Course


No. Lb/T Lec.

1- Introduction to


2- Department

Approval

ME2202-

2 2

Senior Project (1)

ME5101-

2

Probability and

Statistics

2024116-

3 2

Engineering Management ME5102-

2

Machine Design

ME4205-

3

3

Computer Aided Design

ME5103-

3

According to the selected

mechanical elective course -1 3

Mechanical Elective

Course -1

ME51xx-

3



Mechanical Elective

Course -2

ME51xx-

3

13 Total

➢ Tenth level (Mechanical Engineering Students)


units Course title

Course





102

Senior Project (1). ME5101-2 2

Senior Project (2) ME5201-

2

1- Fundamentals of

Engineering

Economy

2- Heat Transfer

CE2101-2

ME4102-3 3

Power Plants and

Desalination

ME5202-

3

1- Measurements &

Measuring

Instruments

2- Hydraulic

Machines

ME4203-3

ME4201-3

1


Lab 3

ME5203-

1



Mechanical Elective

Course -3

ME52xx-

3



Mechanical Elective

Course -4

ME52xx-

3

12 Total




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13.4.3 Study Plan during Levels first to Ten for Electrical Engineering Department

1st Year, (Prep. Year)

Level 1 (Electrical Engineering)


units Course title

Course


- - 12 - 2

Intensive English

language (1+2) 999805

- - 2 2

History of the

Kingdom 105115

- - 2 3 3

Intr. to computer

programming 8031101

- - 4 3 Mathematics 1 202110

- - 2 2

Fundamental of

Islamic culture 2004111

- - 3 2 3 General chemistry 204102

15 Total



units Course title

Course


Intensive english

language (1+2)

999805 12 2

Intensive English

Language (3+4) 999806

Mathematics 1 202110 4 3 Mathematics 2 202120

Mathematics 1 202110 2 3 4 Physics 203205

- 2 University skills 990311

- 2 2 Arabic language skills 990211

- 4 2 Engineering drawing 8021201

15 Total




104

2nd Year



units Course title

Course


Mathematics 2 202120 4 3 Multivariable

calculus 2022101

Intensive English language

(3+4) 999806 4 3

Introduction to eng.

design 1 8022101

- 3 2

Fundamentals of

engineering

economy

8012101

Intensive English language

(3+4) 999806 3 2

English for specific

purposes (1) 999807

Physics 203205 2 3 3 Basics of electrical

circuits 8032101

Physics 203205 4 3 Electromagnetic 8032102

16 Total



units Course title

Course


Multivariable calculus 2022101 5 4 Mathematical

methods 2022102

Basics of electrical circuits 8032101 2 3 3 Electric circuit 1 8032201

Introduction to computer

programming 8031101 2 3 3

Computer


Fundamental of Islamic

culture 2004111 2 2

Islamic culture

(morals and values) 2004112

Basics of electrical circuits 8032101 2 3 3 Electronics 1 8032203

15 Total




105

3rd Year



units Course title

Course


2 2 Elective university (1) 990511

2 2 Elective English language (1) 999809

Multi Variable calculus 2022101 4 4 Differential equations 2023103

Mathematics 2 202120 3 2 Linear algebra 2023104

Electric circuit 1 8032201 2 3 3 Electric circuit 2 8033101

Electric circuit 1 8032201 2 3 3 Digital logic design 8033102

16 Total



Units Credit

units Course title

Course

No. Course title

Course

No. Lb/T Lec.

Electromagnetics 8032102 2 3 3 Electromechanical energy

conversion 1 8033201

Digital logic design 8033102 2 3 3 Computer networks 8033202

Differential equations 2023103 3 3 Numerical analysis 2023206

Islamic culture (morals

and values) 2004112 2 2 Islamic sciences (3) 2004313

Electronics 1 8032203 2 3 3 Electronics 2 8033203

14 Total




106

4th Year



Units Credit

units Course title

Course

No. Course title

Course

No. Lb/T Lec.

Islamic sciences (3) 2004313 2 2 Islamic sciences (4) 990414

Electric circuits2

8033101 2 3 3 Electrical power systems1 8034101

Electromagnetic

8032102 2 3 3

Signals and systems

analysis 8034102

Electromech. energy conv.

1 8033201 2 3 3

Electromech. energy conv.

2 8034103

Mathematics 2 202120 4 3 Probability and statistics 2024116

Electric circuits 2 8033101 2 3 3 Electrical installations 8034104

17 Total



Units Credit

units Course title

Course

No. Course title

Course

No. Lb/T Lec.

Electrical power systems1 8034101 2 3 3 Electric power systems 2 8034201

Signals and systems

analysis 8034102 2 3 3 Commun. systems 1 8034202

Electronics 2 8033203 2 3 3 Power electronics 8034203

Electronics 2 8033203 2 3 3 Opto electronic and

photonic 8034204

Electric power systems 1 8034101 2 3 3 High voltage engineering 8034205

15 Total


units Course title

Course


2 2 Practical summer training 8034301




107

5th Year



Units Credit

units Course title

Course

No. Course title

Course

No. Lb/T Lec.


advisor 4 2 2 Senior Project A 8035100

Differential equations 2023103 0 4 3 Control and systems 8035101

Signals and systems analysis 8034102 2 3 3 Fiber optic eng. 8035102


advisor 3

Elective electrical

course 1


advisor 3

Elective electrical

course 2

14 Total



Units Credit

units Course title

Course

No. Course title

Course

No. Lb/T Lec.


advisor 4 2 2 Senior project B 8035200

Electric power systems 2 8034201 2 3 3 Renewable energy 8035201

Commun. systems 1 8034202 2 3 3 Communication systems

2 8035202


advisor 3

Elective electrical course

3


advisor 3

Elective electrical course

4

14 Total

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