B.Sc. Civil Engineering Courses (Refer to CE Bulletin 2015)

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ENGL 140 - English Language (1)

This initial stage of the course is designed to give the students a strong foundation in the language, improving their command of English as well as improving their vocabulary, reading, writing and communication skills. In the process of improving these skills, students will also develop their confidence in the language and also their presentation skills. These all contribute to the life skills of the student and help to prepare them for their future studies and careers beyond KSU. As the course progresses, and students reach a higher level of English, the focus will switch to the academic side of the language. This will involve preparing students for the style of language they will need for their future studies.

Pre-requisites: None.

ENGL 150 - English Language (2)

The final assessment for the course is the highly regarded International English Language Testing System (IELTS), which is used as a qualifying test for students wishing to attend university in many countries including the UK and Australia. Specialist material will be used to prepare students for this test with the aim of reaching an IELTS score of 5.0 by the end of the year.

Pre-requisites: None.

Math 140 - Introductory Mathematics

Basic Algebraic Operations, Equations and Inequalities, Graphs, Functions, Polynomials and Rational Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Functions, Trigonometric Identities and Conditional Equations, Systems of Equations and Inequalities;

Matrices, Sequences and Series.

Pre-requisites: None.

Math 150 - Differential Calculus

Limits and Continuity: The Concept of Limit, Computation of Limits, Continuity and its Consequences, Limits Involving Infinity, Formal Definition of the Limit. Differentiation: The Concept of Derivative, Computation of Derivatives (The Power Rule, Higher Order Derivatives, and Acceleration), the Product and Quotient Rules, The Chain Rule, Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Implicit Differentiation and Inverse Trigonometric Functions, the Mean Value Theorem. Applications of Differentiation: Indeterminate Forms and L’Hopital’s rule, Maximum and Minimum Values, Increasing and Decreasing Functions, Concavity and the Second Derivative Test, Optimization, Related Rates.

Pre-requisites: Math 140.

CT 140 - IT Skills

Basic Concepts of Information Technology, Using a computer and Managing Files, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentation.

Pre-requisites: None.

CI 140 - Learning , Thinking and Research Skills 

Learning skills: Self management for learning, Learning tools, Reading strategies, Second language learning skills, Test administration. Thinking skills: Theory Of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), Rounding Thinking, Expanding perception, Creative thinking. Research skills: Problem determining, Search for information strategies, Sites of sources, access this information, Using thin formation, Information construction, Information evaluation.

Pre-requisites: None.

MC 140 - Communication Skills

This course deals with communication kills as a tool for achieving personal psychological and social adaptability. It is one of the key skills in matrix of (self development skills) this course covers skills related to communication sufficiency comprised of a wide array of major matrix of knowledge, skills and approaches comprised in four main sufficiency: Knowledge sufficiency, Social sufficiency, Comprehension sufficiency, Productive sufficiency.

Pre-requisites: None.

CHS 150 - Health and Fitness

Subjects about general health and body and brain fitness.

Pre-requisites: None.

ENT 101 - Business Leadership

Pre-requisites: None.

IC 101- Introduction to Islamic Culture

This subject aims to introduce the student to the Islamic culture; manifestation of the Muslims attitude towards other cultures; explaining the characteristics of Islam, such as: Universality, Comprehensibility, integrity, consistency with human nature (instinct), reason, and science. This subject also explains the Islamic tenet and its fundamentals, such as: To believe in Allah, the Hereafter, the Angles, the Holy Books, the Messengers, and Divine Destiny.

Pre-requisites: None.

IC 102 Islam and Society Building

This course studies the following: The concept of the Muslim society; its basics, its method and characteristics, means of consolidating its social ties; the most important social problems, the Islamic philosophy of family affairs, marriage: its introductory formalities, aims and effects. It also deals with ways of strengthening the family bonds.

Pre-requisites: None.

IC 103 The Islamic Economic System

This course depicts the Islamic concept of life, the nature of man, the basic constituents of the Islamic economics and its objectives; it studies as well the legal evidences of these topics. It also explains the opinion of Islam toward finance, ownership, production, maintenance, conception, distribution of wealth, and the exchange in the Islamic Economic system.

Pre-requisites: None.

IC 104 Fundamentals of Islamic Political System

This subject contains the following: Introduction to the Political System and its fundamentals; the Islamic Political System is the best system for human societies to follow and apply; the rise up of Islamic State during the Prophet’s lifetime, Caliphate, and the fundamentals of State.

Pre-requisites: None.

ARAB 101 - Language Skills

The original and secondary parsing, the dual, the five verbs, masculine and feminine, (the weak letter), etymology and the semantic evolution, nunation of accusative, diptote the original and secondary parsing, apocopate and jussive, dative/ genitive, verbal sentences, the signification of tenses, the passive verb (its signification and its forms in present and past verbs), the nominal sentences, the pronouns, the neglected letters, the conjunctions, numbers (how to write them).

Pre-requisites: None.

ARAB 103 - Expository Writing

Applications in reading and speaking skills, the adverb of time and the adverb of place, accusative of explanation (specification), Punctuations, computer-based writing, dictionaries and E-dictionaries, applications to reading and writing skills, accusative of cause or reason, denotative of state (circumstantial accusative or accusative of the state or condition), writing a paragraph and essay, application to reading and writing skills, appositions (adjective/ corroboration/ substitute/ explanatory apposition and syndetic explicative, diminutive (nomen deminutivum), applications in reading and writing skills, relation quiescence (pause), completion fifth text’s exercises, and writing formal and informal letters.

Pre-requisites: None.

MATH 106 - Integral Calculus

The definite integral, fundamental theorem of calculus, the indefinite integral, change of variable, numerical integration. Area, volume of revolution, work, arc length. Differentiation and integration of inverse trigonometric functions. The logarithmic, exponential, hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions. Techniques of integration: substitution, by parts, trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions, miscellaneous substitutions. Indeterminate forms, improper integrals. Polar coordinates.

Pre-requisite: MATH 150. 

MATH 107 – Vectors and Matrices 

Vectors in two and three dimensions, scalar and vector products, equations of lines and planes in space, surfaces, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Vector valued functions, their limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals. Motion of a particle in space, tangential and normal components of acceleration. Functions in two or three variables, their limits, continuity, partial derivatives, differentials, chain rule, directional derivatives, tangent planes and normal lines to surfaces. Extrema of functions of several variables, Lagrange multipliers. Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, inverse of a matrix, Cramer’s rule.

Pre-requisite: MATH 150. 

MATH 203 – Differential & Integral Calculus

Infinite series, convergence and divergence of infinite series, integral test, ratio test, root test and comparison test. Conditional convergence and absolute convergence, alternating series test. Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series. Double integral and its applications to area, volume, moments and centre of mass. Double integrals in polar coordinates. Triple integral in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates and applications to volume moment and centre of mass. Vector fields, line integrals, surface integrals, Green’s theorem, the divergence theorem, Stoke’ theorem.

Pre-requisite: MATH 106 and MATH 107.

MATH 204 - Differential Equations

Various types of first order equations and their applications. Linear equations of higher order. Systems of linear equations with constant coefficients, reduction of order. Power series methods for solving second order equations with polynomial coefficients. Fourier series, Fourier series for even and odd functions. Complex Fourier series. The Fourier integral.

Pre-requisite: MATH 203.

STAT 324 - Engineering Probability and Statistics

Probability and probability distribution - Mathematical expectations of random variables. Discrete and continuous distributions. Sampling distributions - Estimation, testing of hypothesis - Regression and correlation.

Pre-requisites: MATH 203.

PHYS 103 - General Physics (1)

Introduction (Vectors), Motion in one dimension with constant acceleration, Motion in two dimension with application to projectile motion and circular motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Work and Energy, Potential Energy and conservation of Energy, Linear Momentum and Collisions, Rotation of rigid object about a fix axis.

Pre-requisites: None.

PHYS 104 - General Physics (2)

Electricity and Magnetism: Coulomb’s law, electric fields, Gauss’ Law, electric potential, potential energy, capacitance and dielectric, currents and resistance, electrical energy and power, direct current circuits, Kirchhoffs rules, magnetic fields, motion of charged particle in a magnetic field, sources of the magnetic field, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of induction, self inductance, energy in a magnetic field, mutual inductance, alternating current circuits, the RLC series circuit, power in an A.C. circuit, resonance in RLC services circuit.

Pre-requisites: None.

CHEM 101 - General Chemistry

Stoichiometry: SI Units, chemical formulas, the mole, methods of expressing concentration, Calculations based on chemical equations. Gases: laws, kinetic theory, deviation and van der Waals equation. Thermochemistry: Types of enthalpy changes, Hess Law and its applications,, first law of thermodynamics. Solutions: Type of solutions and laws related , colligative properties. Chemical kinetics: Law of reaction rate, reaction order, factors affecting the rates. Chemical Equilibrium : Relation between Kc & Kp, Le Chatelier’s principle and factor affecting equilibrium. Ionic equilibrium: Acid and base concepts, pH calculations of acid, base and buffer solutions. Atomic Structure: emission spectrum, Bohr’s theory de Broglre’s hypothesis, quantum numbers , electronic configuration of elements, consequences of the periodic table.

Pre-requisites: None.

ENGL 107 - Technical Writing

Types of documents. Principles of organizing, developing and writing technical information. Report structure and components. Report forms and rhetorical patterns common to scientific and technical Disciplines. Technical writing conversions including headings, illustrations, style and tone. Extensive writing assignments for various report and document types.

Pre-requisites: None.

ENGL 108 - Communication Skills for Engineers 

Searching, compiling, referencing and writing ethics. Guidelines for good written communication. Guidelines for slide preparation and good oral presentation. Delivering successful speeches. Writing memos and business letters. Introduction to academic and business proposals. Guidelines for writing CV’s, successful interviews and job search skills. Group dynamics, effective meetings, team-work, leadership and management skills. Engineering ethics and professional conduct.

Pre-requisites: None.

GE 104 - Basics of Engineering Drawing 

Constructional geometry and basics of lettering; Sketching; Orthographic projection; Sectional and auxiliary views; Dimensioning; Introduction to computer graphics; Engineering applications.

Textbook: A Manual of Engineering Drawing Practice, C.H. Simons and D.E. Maguire,Hodder & Stoughton.

Reference: Graphical Communication Principles, J. Foster, H. Roger and A. Deven, McGraw-Hill.

Pre-requisites: None.

GE 201 - Statics

Force systems; vector analysis, moments and couples in 2D and 3D. Equilibrium of force systems. Analysis of structures; plane trusses and frames. Distributed force system; centroids and composite bodies. Area moments of inertia. Analysis of beams. Friction.

Textbook: Meriam, J. L. and Kraige, L. G. “Engineering Mechanics, Volume 1, Statics”, SI units Version

Pre-requisite: MATH 106 and MATH 107.

GE 404 – Engineering Management 

This course is in an introductory course on project management. The course covers the project management process from the beginning to the end, focusing on practical skills that make students able to immediately complete projects on time and on budget, while achieving their targets.

Textbook: Harold Kerzner, “ Project Management: A system Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Control”, Sixth edition, Wiley.

Pre-requisites: None.

GE 105 - Introduction to Engineering Design

Introduction and practicing the engineering professional culture and ethics. Enhancing on personal skills such as teamwork, leadership, written and oral presentation. Problem solving strategies. Problem definition and techniques for stimulation of ideas. Decision making in design. Mathematical and computer modeling techniques.

Pre-requisites: GE 104.

GE 202 – Dynamics

Kinematics of a particle: curvilinear motion and relative motion; Kinematics of a rigid body in plane motion: relative velocity relative acceleration, and rotating axes; Kinetics of particles: Newton’s 2nd law, work and energy, impulse and momentum, and impact; Kinetics of a rigid body in plane motion: translation, fixed axis rotation, general motion, work and energy, and impulse and momentum.

Textbook: J. L. Meriam and L. G. Kraige, “Engineering Mechanics, Volume 2, Statics, SI units Version”, Fifth edition.

Pre-requisites: GE 201.

GE 209: Computer Programming

Introduction to computers and programming. Data types, constants & variables. Operators & functions assignment statement. Simple input/output. Program composition & format. Types of errors. Formatted output. Algorithm. If construct. Do loop. Data files. One- & two-dimensional arrays. Programming with function. Program

Textbook: Larry, R. & Leestma, S. C., “Introduction to Fortran 90 for Engineers and Scientists”, Prentice Hall Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersy, USA, 1997.

Pre-requisites: None.

GE 302: Industry & Environment

Introduction to environmental problems and their anthropogenic causes, with emphasis on the causes, effects, and controls of air, water, and land pollution. The political, ecological, economic, ethical, and engineering aspects of environmental pollution and control are discussed. Topics include: water and air pollution, global climate changes, hazardous chemicals, radioactive materials and wastes, and noise pollution. Demonstration of pollution measuring techniques.

Textbook: Masters, G. M., and W. P. Ela, “Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science”, 3rd Edition, 2007, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA.

Pre-requisites: PHYS 104, CHEM 101 and MATH 107.

GE 403 - Engineering Economy

Cost concepts. Time value of money operations. Measuring the worth of investments. Comparison of alternatives. Depreciation. Economic analysis of public projects.

Textbook: White, Case, Pratt and Agee, “Principles of Engineering Economic Analysis”, 4th Edition.

Pre-requisites: None.

MATH 254: Numerical Methods 

along with error estimate. Polynomial interpolation with error formula. Numerical differentiation and integration with error terms. An introduction to numerical solution of ordinary differential equations.

Pre-requisites: MATH 204, GE 209.

CE 302 Mechanics of Materials

Introduction and fundamentals of mechanics of deformable materials. Concept of stress and strain and Hooke’s law. Concept of failure, yield and allowable stresses. Factor of safety and allowable stress design. Normal stress under axial loading and bending. Shear stress under shear force and torsion. Shear force and bending moment diagrams. Transformation of stress and strain and Mohr’s circle. Buckling of columns.

Textbook: Ferdinand P. Beer& E. R. Johnson, “Mechanics of Materials” SI Ed., McGraw Hill, USA.

Pre-requisites: GE 201.

CE 305 Mechanics of Materials Lab.

Experimental demonstrations of uniaxial deformations and Poisson’s effect, beam deflection, slope and curvature, angle of twist and shearing strain in a twisted circular shaft. Column buckling.

Pre-requisites: GE 201, Co-requisite: CE 302.

CE 306 Properties and Testing of Structural Materials

General properties, testing and specifications of engineering materials. Stress-strain behavior of concrete and reinforcing bars. Properties and testing of concrete making materials (cement, aggregates, mixing water and admixtures). Requirements and design of concrete mixes. Mixing, placing and curing of concrete. Quality control and statistical evaluation.

Textbook: Davis, Troxel & Wiscosil, “The Testing and Inspection of Engineering Materials”, Latest Ed.,

McGraw-Hill, USA.

Pre-requisites: CE 302, CE 305.

CE 360 Structural Analysis-I

Classification of structures; loads and structural design. Analysis of statically determinate frames: Computations of reactions, axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams. Deformation of beams, frames and trusses using virtual work method. Influence lines for beams. Analysis of statically indeterminate beams, frames and trusses using Force Method. Moment Distribution Method for beams and nonsway frames. Introduction to computer applications.

Textbook: Hibbeler, R.C., “Structural Analysis” SI Ed., Pearson Education.

Pre-requisites: CE 302.

CE 370 Reinforced Concrete Design I

 Introduction to reinforced concrete and building codes. Limit states and design philosophy. Flexural behavior of reinforced concrete beams. Design of beams for flexure and shear in accordance with strength design method of SBC-304. Development length of reinforcement. Continuous beams and one-way floor systems. Short columns and spread footings.

Textbook: MacGregor & J. G. Wight, “Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design” SI Ed. Prentice Hall.

Pre-requisites: CE 306, CE 360.

CE 460 Structural Analysis-II

Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by the stiffness method: trusses, beams and frames. Effects of pre-strain and temperature. Computer implementation. Approximate methods. Introduction to structural dynamics.

Textbook: Hibbeler, R.C., “Structural Analysis”, SI Ed., Pearson Education.

Pre-requisites: CE 360.

CE 462 Analysis and Design of Buildings

Design process, preliminary design and selection of appropriate structural system. Integration and implementation of analysis and design process through a term-long design project of real structures utilizing modern computer software and including: idealization and modeling of structures, estimation of gravity and wind loads, results validation and verification, preparation of structural drawings and details.

Textbook: American Concrete Institute, “ACI Detail Manual” & “Building Code Requirements and Commentary for Reinforced Concrete ACI 318M”.

Pre-requisites: CE 370.

CE 464 Structural Analysis Using Finite Elements

Introduction to finite element method: element types, meshing, and modeling concepts. Application of finite element computer programs to frames, slabs, walls and footings. Graphical presentation and interpretation of results. Validation and verification of computer solutions by comparison to known solutions and code methods

Pre-requisites: CE 370.

Types of Bridges. Design codes and bridge loadings. Analysis of bridge superstructures. Design of slab-on-girder decks: R.C. girders, pre-stressed girders, steel girders and composite girders. Analysis and design of bridge substructures.

Pre-requisites: CE 370.

Concepts, basic requirements and criteria of wind design. Analysis and design procedures. Basic requirements and criteria of seismic design. Design ground motion. Seismic design categories, building configuration and structural systems. Analysis procedures. Design and detailing requirements of RC frames. Requirements for non-structural components. Computer applications for RC frames.

Pre-requisites: CE 370.

Slenderness and biaxial effects in columns. Two-way slab system, combined footings and retaining walls. Torsion, deep beams and corbels. Serviceability of RC structures.

Textbook: 1- MacGregor & J. G. Wight, “Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design” SI Ed. Prentice Hall. 2- American Concrete Institute, “Building Code Requirements and Commentary for R.C.”, 2005.

Pre-requisites: CE 370.

Introduction to types of structural steel and steel structures. Concept of LRFD method. Strength and design of tension members with bolted and welded connections. Strength and design of columns, beams and beam-columns. Design of bolted and welded connections, splices, and column base plates. Analysis and design of roof trusses and frame structures.

Textbook: 1- Jack, C. McCormac & James Nelson, “Structural Steel Design”, LRFD Method, SI ED., Pearson Education.

2- Jack, C. McCormac & James Nelson, “Manual of Steel Construction”, LRFD Vol.1, Pearson Education.

Pre-requisites: CE 360.

Fundamentals of pre-stressing, pre-stressing materials and pre-stress losses. Allowable stress and ultimate strength design methods. Analysis and design of beams for flexure, shear and deflection. Slab system.

Pre-requisites: CE 370.

Chemical composition of Portland cement. Structure of hydrated cement paste. Chemical and mineral admixtures. Properties of fresh concrete. Hot weather concreting and influence of curing. Durability of concrete. Quality of concrete and compliance with specifications. Field visits and group project.

Textbook: Mindess, J.F. Yound and Darwing, “Concrete”, SI Ed.

Pre-requisites: CE 306.

Rehabilitation issues/life extension for structures. Requirements/performance criteria for rehabilitation. Condition assessment and evaluation of existing structures. Rehabilitation for strength, ductility, durability and serviceability. Conventional and non-conventional procedures of rehabilitation.

Pre-requisites: CE 370.

Moisture content. Liquid, plastic and shrinkage limits. Specific gravity. Sieve analysis. Hydrometer test. Compaction test. Field Density. Permeability test. Total sulfate and chloride content of soil. pH value and organic content. Direct shear test. Unconfined compression test. Consolidation test. Conventional triaxial test.

Pre-requisites: CE 302, Co-requisite: CE 382.  

Types and classification of rocks. Formation of soils. Weight-volume relationships. Consistency limits. Classification of soils. Soil compaction. Permeability and seepage. Total and effective stress principle. Soil stresses using elastic theory.

Textbook: Braja M. Das, “Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, Brooks-Cole-Thomson Learning.

Pre-requisites: CE 302.

Compressibility of soils. Shear strength of soils. Slopes Stability .Lateral earth pressures. Retaining walls.

Textbook: Braja M. Das, “Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, Brooks-Cole-Thomson Learning.

Pre-requisites: CE 382.

Site investigations. Bearing capacity of shallow foundations. Settlement of shallow foundations. Spread footings. Combined footings. Mat foundations. General overview of Saudi Building Code for soils and foundations.

Textbook: Braja, M. Das, “Principle of Foundation Engineering”, Brooks-Cole-Thomson Learning.

Pre-requisites: CE 481, CE 370.

General concepts. Types of deep foundation. Bearing capacity of single piles. Bearing capacity of group piles. Settlement of piles. Laterally loaded piles. Excavation and bracing. Sheet piling. Drilled piers. Caisson foundations.

Textbook: Braja, M. Das, “Principle of Foundation Engineering”, Brooks-Cole-Thomson Learning.

Pre-requisites: CE 481, Co-requisite: CE 483.

Rock and rock mass classifications for engineering purposes. Index properties and their measurements in field and laboratory. Stresses and their measurements. Deformability. Strength and failure criteria. Stability of rock masses.

Textbook: 1- Goodman, Richard E., “Introduction to Rock Mechanics” 2nd Ed., John Wiley and Sons, N.Y., 1989.

2- Jaeger, J.C. and Cook, N.G.W. “Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics” 3rd Ed. Chapman and Hall, N.Y.

Pre-requisites: CE 481.

 Improving performance of soils for engineering applications. Analysis of methods of stabilizing soils and rocks including topics on: Mechanical and chemical stabilization and earth reinforcement.

Textbook: 1-Moseley, M.P. “Ground Improvement”, Blackie Academic & Professional.

2-Hausmann, M.R. “Engineering Principles of Ground Modification”. McGraw-Hill.

Pre-requisites: CE 481, Co-requisite: CE 483.

Geology of arid regions. Introduction to unsaturated soil mechanics. Construction and design of foundations on: expansive soils, collapsing soils, shrinking soils, loessial soils, salt bearing soils, highly weathered limestone, large cavities in rock, coralline limestone, and sand dunes.

Pre-requisites: CE 481.

Soil behavior. Computer applications in geotechnical engineering. Seepage and consolidation. Soil dynamics. Principles of unsaturated soil mechanics. Geo-environmental engineering.

Pre-requisites: CE 481.

Fluid properties, pressure at a point, pressure variation with depth, hydrostatic forces on plane surfaces, hydrostatic forces on curves surfaces, buoyant forces, stability of floating bodies, continuity equation, Euler equation, Bernoulli equation, energy equation, momentum equation.

Textbook: M. C. Potter & David C. Wiggert, “Mechanics of Fluids”, Prentice Hall, Inc., NJ, USA.

Pre-requisites: GE 201.

Energy equation, frictional losses, minors losses, series piping, parallel piping, branch piping, introduction to unsteady pipe flow, classification of free-surface flow, Froude number, uniform flow, specific energy, hydraulic jump, non-uniform gradually varied flow.

Textbook: M. C. Potter & David C. Wiggert, “Mechanics of Fluids”, Prentice Hall, Inc., NJ, USA.

Pre-requisites: CE 320.

Determination of dynamic viscosity. Flow through small orifices. Verification of Bernoulli’s equation. Flow through venture-meters. Impact of water jets on plates (flat & hemispherical). Flow over weirs (rectangular & v-notch). Stability of floating bodies. Losses in pipes and pipe fittings. Velocity measurements in open channels. Performance test on centrifugal pumps. Uniform open channel flow. Applications of specific energy and specific force principles in hydraulic jumps.

Pre-requisites: CE 320, Co-requisite: CE 324.

Design of inlet structures of irrigation canals, cross structures, culverts, siphons and aqueducts, energy dissipation below hydraulic structures, spillways, and design of dams.

Pre-requisites: CE 324.

Hydrologic cycle and budget, meteorological data, hydrologic processes: precipitation; evaporation; transpiration; runoff and stream flow; infiltration; and groundwater aquifers and wells.

Textbook: Ray K. Linsely, Max Adam Kohler & Joseph, L.H. “Hydrology for Engineers”, McGraw-Hill Co., NY, USA.

Co-requisite: CE 324.

Review of hydrologic cycle elements, computation of average precipitation, stream flow and stage relationship, hydrograph analysis, infiltration indices, hydrograph of basin outflow, storage routing for natural channels and reservoirs, probability concepts in design recurrence intervals, flood frequency analysis and flow direction curves, hydraulics of wells, boundary effects, wells construction and maintenance.

Pre-requisites: CE 424.

Water supply, water demand, planning process, considerations in planning: economic, social, environmental, and legislative, case study of Saudi Arabia.

Pre-requisites: CE 424.

Conservation of mass, conservation of energy and applications of the energy equation, pumps and turbines, pump selection, pumps in series, pumps in parallel, unsteady flow, dimensional analysis and dynamic similitude.

Pre-requisites: CE 324.

Concepts of fluid flow, elements of channel section, type of flow, state of flow, conservation laws, critical flow, uniform flow, design of channel sections, gradually varied flow, rapidly varied flow.

Pre-requisites: CE 324.

Studying and applying computer programs in the field of open channel flow, closed conduit systems, surface and groundwater hydrology.

Pre-requisites: CE 324 and CE 424.

The Transportation Systems and Its Characteristics. Transportation Technology: Components of Transportation Systems. Vehicle Motion, Flow, and Performance. Introduction to Transportation Planning.

Textbook: C. S. Papacostas & P. D. Prevedouros, “Transportation Engineering and Planning”, Prentice Hall.

Pre-requisites: STAT 324.  

Introduction, Highway Travel Characteristics, Economic Analysis of Highways, Highway and the Environment, Highway Surveys and Plans, Geometric Design of Highway, Intersections and Interchanges, Pavement Structural Design, Pavement Evaluation and Maintenance.

Textbook: P. H. Wright & Karen K. Dixon, “Highway Engineering”, John Wiley and Sons.

Pre-requisites: CE 430, CE 380, CE 382.

Aggregate Testes, Asphalt Tests, Marshall Mix design, SuperPave Mix Design.

Pre-requisites: CE 430, CE 380, CE 382, Co-requisites: CE 431.

Dynamic of Motion, Geometric Design of Railways, Track, Turnouts and Crossings, Railway Stations, Railways Signaling.

Pre-requisites: CE 431.

Traffic Stream Characteristics, Volume Studies and Characteristics, Speed, Travel Time and Delay Studies, Parking Studies, Accident Studies, Traffic Control Devices. Intersection Signalization.

Textbook: Roger P. Roess, Elena S. Prassas & William R. McShane, “Traffic Engineering”, Prentice Hall.

Pre-requisites: CE 430.

Introduction, Types of Pavement, Stresses in Flexible Pavement, Vehicle and Traffic Consideration, Materials Characterization, Soil and Base Stabilization, Sub-grades, Bases and Sub-bases, Material Variability, Flexible Pavement Design Methods.

Textbook: E. J. Yoder & M. W. Witczak, “Principles of Pavement Design”, John Wiley.

Pre-requisites: CE 431.

Conceptual Framework for Estimating Transit Demand, Technological Characteristics and Their Impacts on Capacity, Service Quality, and Cost. Data Collection and Analysis, Performance Monitoring, Route Design, Frequency Determination, and Vehicle and Crew Scheduling.

Pre-requisites: CE 430.

Concept of Pavement Serviceability and Maintenance, Pavement Evaluation, Types of Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitations, Identification of Flexible Pavement Distresses, Treatment of Pavement Distresses, Maintenance Activities, Maintenance Decisions, Structural and Functional Overlay, Economic Evaluation of Pavement Maintenance Alternatives.

Pre-requisites: CE 431.

A number of tests in the field of water & wastewater treatment will be taught in this lab. These tests include: pH, alkalinity, hardness, solids, turbidity, jar test, disinfection residual, BOD, COD, microbiological examinations, and nitrogen.

Pre-requisites: GE 302, CE324, Co-requisite: CE 448. 

Natural Water Systems: self purification mechanisms, BOD exertion, DO modeling. Air Pollution: lapse rate, stability, dispersion of pollutants, control technology. Solid Waste Management: types, properties, integrated management, collection, reuse & reccycle, sanitary landfills. Noise Pollution: sources, effects, measurements, standards, control. Environmental Impact Assessment: definition, importance, main features.

Textbook: Mackenzie Davis and Susan Masten, “Principles of Environmental Engineering and Science”, McGraw-Hill Inc.

Pre-requisites: CE 448. 

Potential reuse applications. Sources of water for reuse. Treatment technologies suitable for water reuse applications. Criteria for each application. Feasibility and planning of water reuse systems. Management of biosolids resulting from wastewater treatment.

Textbook: Metcalf & Eddy, “Water Reuse: Issues, Technology and Applications”, McGraw-Hill Inc.

Pre-requisites: CE 448. 

Definition. Importance. Objectives. Principles & Main Features. Components, Stages and Activities of an EIA process: Public Involvement, Screening, Scoping, Impact Analysis, Mitigation and Impact Management, Reporting, Review of EIA Quality, Decision-making, Implementation and Follow Up.

Pre-requisites: CE 447, CE 448. 

Quantity of Water, Population Estimation & Forecasting, Water Consumption, Fire Demand, Storage, Design and analysis of Water Distribution systems. Quantity of Wastewater, Amount of Storm Runoff, Design and analysis of Sanitary and Storm Sewers, Stresses & Loads on Pipes, Corrosion Phenomenon, Pumps and Pumping Stations.

Textbook: Terence J. Mcghee, “Water Supply and Sewerage”, McGraw-Hill Inc.

Pre-requisites: GE 302, CE324.

Water-Quality Parameters and Standards, Water Treatment: Aeration, Coagulation & Flocculation, Softening, Sedimentation, Filtration, Disinfection, and Desalination, Wastewater Characteristics, Wastewater Treatment: Preliminary, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Disinfection, and Sludge Treatment.

Textbook: Mark J. Hammer, Sr, and Mark J. Hammer, Jr “Water and Waste Water Technology”, Pearson Higher Education.

Pre-requisites: GE 302, CE 324, CHEM 101.

Basics of construction law. Types and selection of construction contracts. Essentials of plans and specifications. Bidding. Awarding and administration of contracts. Liability. Bonding claims. Construction contracts in Saudi Arabia. Introduction to computer applications. Group project.

Textbook: Keith Collier, “Construction Contracts”, Prentice Hall.

 Co-requisite: CE 417

The estimating process. Conceptual estimation. Range estimation. Detailed estimate. Earthwork. Concrete. Masonry. Carpentry and steel. Mechanical and Electrical estimating. Heavy construction. Profit and bonds. Labor productivity. Computers in estimating. Bidding strategy, Group Project.

Textbook: Stephen and Roger W. Liska, “Building Construction Estimation”, McGraw-Hill.

Co-requisite: CE 417

Construction Planning. Construction Scheduling using different CPM techniques Probabilistic scheduling. Constrained and unconstrained resource allocation. Network compression. Techniques for scheduling repetitive works. Updating construction schedules.

Co-requisite: CE 417

Construction site organization. Analysis of contract cash flow. Construction economics. Design of a project control system. Site cost control. Role of BOQ in contract valuation.

Co-requisite: CE 417

Overview of the construction industry. Earthmoving materials and operations. Excavation and lifting. Loading & hauling. Compacting & finishing. Concrete construction. Concrete form design. Construction economics. Contract construction.

Textbook: S. W. Nunnaly, “Construction Methods and Manamagement”, Prentice Hall.

Pre-requisite: CE 370, CE 382.

This is the first phase of the capstone design project that is a continual project over two semesters, and involves number of students working as one team tackling different aspects of the civil engineering works. This phase introduces knowledge of ethical responsibilities, public policies, administration, leadership, and contemporary issues related to Civil Engineering practice. It also includes project selection, data collection, identification of real-life constraints (e.g. economy, environmental, global, and contemporary issues), generation of possible design alternatives considering client needs, and preparation of a work plan for implementing and completing the project. All work conducted during the semester must be complied in a final report.

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of 128 credit hrs.

This is the implementation phase of the capstone design project. It includes analysis of design criteria, parameters and constraints for the design alternatives to select the preferred option, and design calculation and/or use of experimental tools (if required) to refine design. The final report to be submitted by the team includes project title, description, objectives and constraints; data and assumption; design alternatives and analysis; details of preferred design analysis and calculations along with pertinent drawings; and summary and conclusions.

Pre-requisite: CE 496

The student must accomplish a 10 weeks of practical training in respectful organization in his major field.

Pre-requisite: Completion of 96 credit hrs.

Introduction & definitions; surveying types & importance, measurements units; basics of Linear Measurements (tape, optical & electronic); theodolites & angular measurements; levels & leveling operations; applications of leveling (contouring); planimetric (cross-sectional area & volume determination); introduction to total station; setting out; introduction to underground surveying; introduction to photogrammetry & remote sensing.

Textbook: Paul, R. Wolf & Charles D. Ghilani, “Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics” 11th Ed. 2005. Pearson.

Pre-requisite: Math 107.

Definition of building construction and main building elements. Engineering drawings required at design and construction levels. Reading architectural drawings. Studies and research problems for engineering projects, such as: feasibility and soil studies. Studying some building elements such as stairs and materials.

Pre-requisite: CE 370.