College of Engineering

COE Curriculum

The Engineering curriculum at PU is designed to provide the students with broad, yet robust foundations
in mathematics, basic science, and core engineering specialty within the context of a broad liberal arts
academic environment. In addition to the science and engineering courses, our students are required to
take general education courses, a necessary stepping stone for being well-rounded engineers. Besides
conceptual/theoretical learning, the curriculum also emphasizes experiential learning as well as
teamwork via laboratory work, practical training, and other types of hands-on experiences.

BE Program Design

The BE degree is awarded upon the satisfactory completion of 147 course credits. The program is a five-
year program with the possibility to be completed in a four-year time period should the students elect to
take courses during the summer term.

The breakdown of the engineering program courses is as follows:

General Education courses – 30 credits

These are common courses that all students will take with minor variations pending College selection.
The target is to instill a significant dose of liberal arts education in the minds of engineering students.
In this respect, the General Education requirement is a precondition for graduation.

Free Elective course – 3 credits

This course gives the students the opportunity to take a course of their choice to expand their horizon,
and gain knowledge in a topic that matches their own interests.

Core courses – 114 credits

This category is divided into six groups of courses:
1. Basic science and math requirements: These science and math courses serve as the foundations to
subsequent engineering courses.
2. General Engineering common course requirements: These are generally common and required
engineering courses spanning across various engineering disciplines. In addition, students from any
engineering discipline have the flexibility to take a 3-credit elective course from the general
engineering course offering.
3. Discipline-specific technical course requirements: These courses represent the backbone technical
knowledge necessary to gain proficiency and competency in a specific engineering discipline. The
course offerings integrate a depth and breadth of expertise within each engineering discipline.
4. Capstone design project: All engineering departments have a 4-credit capstone design project course
that the students should take in their final two semesters prior to graduation.
5. Technical electives: All engineering departments offer a minimum of 6 credit courses of technical
electives. These courses offer opportunities for students to further deepen their knowledge in their
program of study.
6. Practical training 0 credit (Pass / Fail basis). The students are expected to have an eight-week of
professional training in an area related to their engineering discipline. This training provides a hands-
on experience while giving the students a glimpse on what to expect in their career post-graduation.
In addition, this is a unique opportunity to land a job and/or network with influential people in a
specific engineering discipline.

Graduation Requirements

Course fulfillment: Students need to complete all academic requirements needed according to the
BE program.
Residence Requirements: Students must maintain full-time status over four regular consecutive
semesters with at least 12 credits of completed courses per semester.
Academic Performance: Students must obtain a minimum “Program GPA” of 2.0 and a minimum
“Cumulative GPA” of 2.0; no rounding (e.g., a GPA of 1.99) —whatsoever—will be applied.
Additionally, students must obtain a minimum core-course GPA of 2.0.
Graduation Clearance: Students obtain “Graduation Clearance” as detailed in the following
section.
College satisfaction: Students must exhibit personal and professional conduct in compliance with
the “Student Conduct Policy”.

Graduation Clearance

Upon reaching senior-level status, students must fill out the graduation clearance form after completing
all their degree requirements. The graduation clearance form should be signed by the following
personnel: Departmental Coordinator, Dean of College, IT Director, Library Coordinator, Finance
Director, Registrar Director, Career Center Director, Head of the Exit Interview Committee, President,
and Chancellor. Failure to do so will delay graduation.

COE Course Nomenclature

COE course structure and nomenclature is derived based on departmental course requirements and the
common general course requirements:

General Engineering courses – GENG

Civil & Environmental Engineering courses – CENG
Electrical & Communication Engineering courses – EENG
Mechanical Engineering courses – MENG
Petroleum Engineering courses – PENG
Department of General Engineering

The Department of General Engineering was established in 2015. This department is an engineering
service department; hence, it is a non-degree conferring department. The department offers basic
engineering courses covering technical, managerial, economic, and professional expertise.

GENG Course Description

GENG 201. Introduction to Engineering – 3 cr.

This is an introductory course that gives a background to different types of engineering majors. Basic
engineering projects are assigned so that students develop their individual and teamwork skills. At the
end of this course, students are expected to understand the role of an engineer in society, and be able to
identify the field of engineering as matching their interests. Concurrent prerequisite: ENGL 101

GENG 202. Statics – 3 cr.

The course covers the principles of force and moment vectors, the distribution of loads, the use of free-
body diagrams and the internal forces, with applications to shear and moment diagrams under different
loading conditions. Concurrent prerequisite: MATH 201

GENG 203. Dynamics – 3 cr.

This course presents the fundamentals of engineering dynamics, namely kinematics and kinetics.
Students will learn to apply kinematics and kinetics to a particle and then move on to the principles of
work and energy and impulse and momentum. These concepts are then applied to rigid bodies.
Prerequisite: GENG 202

GENG 205. Engineering Drawings & Tools – 3 cr.

The course teaches undergraduate students the fundamentals of engineering drawing. Technical
engineering drawing is covered in details: orthogonal projections, sectional views, auxiliary views,
dimensions and detailing. Applications focus on using a computer to generate CAD drawings and
designs (AutoCAD).

GENG 206. Mechanics of Materials – 3 cr.

This course covers the mechanical behavior (stress-strain relationships) of different materials under
tension, compression, bending, and shear stress. Mohr’s circle, transformation equations, and Hooke’s
law are discussed. Prerequisite: GENG 202
GENG 207. Probability & Statistics in Engineering – 3 cr.
Covered topics include understanding and interpreting statistical measures, calculating probabilities
associated with multiple events as well as common probability distributions. Other covered topics
include conditional probability, Bayes theorem, correlation, linear regression, confidence intervals, and
hypothesis tests. The course will be given from an Engineering perspective, with focus on solving
probability and statistics problems in Engineering. (Students can substitute GENG 207 with STAT 202
(Students cannot receive credit for both GENG 207 and STAT 202)

GENG 208. Thermodynamics – 3 cr.

This introductory course in Thermodynamics provides students with the tools (laws, skills, etc.) required
to solve classical problems involving open and closed thermodynamic systems. From the basic zeroth
law of thermodynamics to the energy conservation expressed in the first law to the concept of entropy
generation in the second law, students learn to calculate work, heat transfer, and compare real systems
to theoretical systems having maximum efficiency.

GENG 209. Fluid Mechanics – 3 cr.

This course covers the fundamentals of fluids properties and the principles of fluid mechanics. Topics
include fluid statics, fluids in motion, drag and lift, hydraulic design, energy and momentum principles,
turbulent and laminar flows, and measurement techniques. Other applications include Bernoulli’s and
Euler’s equations. Prerequisite: GENG 202

GENG209L. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory – 1cr.

The laboratory introduces the students to the basic mechanics experiments to supplement
theoretical concepts covered in the classroom. Corequisite: GENG 209

GENG 210. Electric Circuits – 3 cr.

This course covers electric circuits’ fundamentals. Starting with basic circuit variables, definitions, and
relationships, to DC circuit analysis tools, such as node and mesh analysis, source transformations,
Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits, and maximum power transfer. Students will also cover AC
circuit basics, basic inductor and capacitor circuits, phasor analysis, AC power calculations, and steady-
state and transient responses.

GENG 211. Material Science – 3 cr.

This course covers the relationship between the structure of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers)
and their optical, thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties. It also includes the study of the bonding
and atomic structure of materials including the crystal structures and defects. Microstructural
development and phase equilibria will also be covered.
GENG 212. Introduction to Engineering Programming – 3 cr.
This course aims to familiarize students with programming as a tool for solving Engineering problems.
It encompasses the fundamentals of computer programming, such as language structure, arithmetic
operations, operator precedence, file input and output, conditions, loops, functions, arrays, and memory
allocation. The course also includes 2.5 teaching hours of weekly lab sessions.

Non-Technical Core General Engineering Courses

GENG 204. Engineering Economics – 3 cr.

This course investigates methods of economic analysis for decision making in engineering applications.
Topics include cost of capital, net present value, rates of return, investment decision, replacement
analysis, capital financing and financial statement analysis.

GENG 213. Accounting & Finance for Engineers – 3 cr.

The intent of this course is to provide engineering students with the information and skills necessary to
understand the language of business and, accordingly, make informed financial decision making at both
an operational level and a business enterprise level. Some of the covered topics include basic principles
in financial/managerial accounting, the generation and understanding of financial statements, ratio
analysis, financial planning and growth, capital asset pricing model, cost of capital, capital structure and
other relevant topics. Prerequisite: GENG 204

GENG 214. Engineering Ethics, Leadership & Professionalism – 3 cr.

This course is an analytical excursion into the behavioral aspects of the engineering leader, particularly
as it relates to the moral responsibility of the engineering leader. The course first introduces the
fundamental leadership theories, namely the traits’ approach, the behavioral approach, the contingency
approach and the contemporary approach. The course then tackles moral philosophy, including
universalism, utilitarianism, relativism, egoism, and virtue ethics. The course further tackles engineering
professionalism from the standpoint of how engineers ought to practice and conduct themselves to be
good stewards of the profession and society. The course then explores the relative effectiveness of ethics
programs, such as compliance-based versus integrity-based ethical programs. Finally, the relevance and
importance of engineering licensure will be discussed. Prerequisite: ENGL 201

GENG 216. Engineering Management & Public Policy – 3 cr.

This course exposes students to the fundamentals of engineering management principles and exposes
them to the policy making process that integrates political, economic, social, technological, ecological
(sustainability) and legal considerations. Prerequisite: MNGT 201
GENG 217. Strategic Management for Engineers – 3 cr.
This course is an integrative, big-picture course in which the engineering professional learns the key
strategic issues facing managers in engineering corporations, including strategy formulation, strategy
implementation, and strategy evaluation. This course enables the student to appreciate the integrative
nature of engineering in relation to other core functional disciplines such as finance, accounting,
marketing, sales supply chain, and human resources. This course heavily relies on case studies and/or
simulation games. Prerequisite: GENG 216

GENG 218. Advanced Engineering Economics – 3 cr.

This course exposes the engineering students to advanced topics in economics and finance. Some
covered topics include cost of capital, financial engineering, risk diversification, and valuation tools for
the levered and unlevered firm/project. This is an experiential learning course that heavily makes use of
simulation techniques via spreadsheets. Prerequisite: GENG 204

GENG 219. Effective Communication for Engineers – 3 cr.

This course provides engineering students with the effective communication skills necessary to convey
engineering ideas and technical information through well-developed oral presentations and written
reports. Students will learn how to prepare persuasive engineering presentations, write technical reports,
and communicate across different contexts and situations team members and leaders. Prerequisite:
ENGL 201

GENG 220. Advanced Engineering Programming– 3 cr.

This course introduces students to MATLAB specific programming topics that are relevant to
Engineering. Topics include: Vectorization, 2D and 3D plots, timer functions, hardware interfaces, and
creating Graphical User Interfaces. The course includes a project where students create a complete
MATLAB application that supports one of their other course requirements. Prerequisite: GENG 212
General Engineering Courses across various Engineering Departments

Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s)

MENG210 Advanced Thermodynamics GENG208
MENG220 Mechanics of Machines GENG203
MENG225 Characterization & Properties of Materials GENG211
EENG202 Analog Signal Processing GENG210
EENG211 Fundamentals of Microcontrollers GENG212 or CMPS200
EENG251 Power & Machines GENG210
CENG202 Geology for Engineering ENGL101 (concurrent prerequisite)
CENG240 Hydraulics & Hydrology GENG209
CENG260 Construction & Project Management ENGL201 & GENG204
PENG202 Petroleum Geology ENGL101 (concurrent prerequisite)
NB: Any of the above listed courses can be deemed as a general engineering elective, given that the course is not
part of the student’s degree plan and that the prerequisite(s) is/are met.
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering was established in 2015 and offers a Bachelors
of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

The civil and environmental engineering program exposes the student to the salient sub-disciplines
within the civil and environmental engineering profession, namely structural engineering, geotechnical
engineering, transportation engineering, construction management, construction materials,
environmental engineering, and water resources engineering. The students would be equipped with the
robust skills to meet the local and global contemporary challenges inherent to the civil and
environmental engineering profession.

CENG Program Educational Objectives

Within the first few years following graduation, the program’s graduates are expected to:

PEO1. Contribute to the betterment of their communities through the practical application of the
knowledge and skills gained through their degree.
PEO2. Be effective team members, exhibiting progress towards becoming leaders, managers, and
mentors.
PEO3. Uphold the ethics of the profession through steadfast wisdom and determination even in the
face of apathy.
PEO4. Pursue lifelong professional development through continued learning, certification,
licensure, and graduate studies.
PEO5. Become advocates for sustainable standards and practices.
CENG Program Design

The BE degree is awarded upon the satisfactory completion of 147 course credits. The program is a five-
year program with the possibility to be completed in a four-year time period should the students elect to
take courses during the summer term.

General Education Courses

Arabic 3 Credits
English 6 Credits
Communication 3 Credits
Computing 3 Credits
Civilizations 6 Credits
Basic Science 3 Credits
Social Science 3 Credits
Globalization & World Cultures 3 Credits
Total GE Courses 30 Credits
Free Elective Courses

Free Electives 3 Credits

Total Free Elective Courses 3 Credits
Core Math & Science Courses
Math Courses 15 Credits
Science Courses 9 Credits
Total Core Math & Science Courses 24 Credits
Core General Engineering Courses
GENG Courses 37 Credits
GENG Elective Courses 3 Credits
Total GENG 40 Credits
Civil & Environmental Engineering Courses

Core Courses 38 Credits

Professional Internship 0 Credits
Capstone Project 4 Credits
Engineering Technical Electives 8 Credits
Total CENG Courses 50 Credits
 Suggested Civil and Environmental Engineering Degree Plan

First Year
Fall 1 Spring 1
Course Title Wt. Course Title Wt.
ENGL 201 English 1 3 ENGL 202 English 2 3
GENG 201 Introduction to Engineering 3 GENG 205 Engineering Drawings & Tools 3
GENG 202 Statics 3 GENG 203 Dynamics 3
MATH 201 Calculus & Analytical Geometry 3 MATH 212 Differential Equations 3
CHEM 201 General Principles of Chemistry 3 PHYS 201 Introduction to Physics 3
Introduction to Chemical Laboratory
CHEM 202 2 PHYS 202 Introduction to Physics Lab 1
Techniques
Total Credits 17 Total Credits 16

Summer 1
Course Title Wt.
ARAB 201 Arabic 1 3
GENG 204 Engineering Economics 3
GENG 212 Introduction to Engineering Programming 3
Total Credits 9

Second Year
Fall 2 Spring 2
Course Title Wt. Course Title Wt.
MATH 210 Linear Algebra 3 CIVL 201 Civilizations I 3
GENG 207 Probability & Statistics 3 GENG 209 Fluid Mechanics 3
CENG 202 Geology for Engineering 3 GENG 209L Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 1
GENG 206 Mechanics of Materials 3 GENG 210 Electric Circuit 3
GENG 208 Thermodynamics 3 GENG 211 Material Science 3
CENG 220 Soil Mechanics 3
CENG 220L Soil Mechanics Laboratory 1
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 17

Summer 2
Course Title Wt.
CIVL 202 World Civilizations II 3
MATH 213 Numerical Methods 3
CENG 231 Surveying 2
Total Credits 8
 Third Year
Fall 3 Spring 3
Course Title Wt. Course Title Wt.
Principles of Management & Engineering Ethics, Leadership
MNGT 201 3 GENG 214 3
Organizational Behavior & Professionalism
Construction & Transportation
XXXX XXX Free Elective 3 CENG 250 3
Materials
Construction & Transportation
CENG 210 Structural Analysis 3 CENG 250L 1
Materials Laboratory
Environmental Engineering &
CENG 241 3 CENG 211 Concrete Design 3
Science
Environmental Engineering & Communication Elective (Public
CENG 241L 1 COMM 201 3
Science Laboratory Speaking)
CENG 221 Foundation Engineering 3 GENG XXX General Engineering Elective 3
Workplace Etiquette
BCOM 300
(Mandatory Workshop)
Total Credits 16 Total Credits 16

Summer 3
Course Title
CENG 290 Professional Internship

Fourth Year
Fall 4 Spring 4
Course Title Wt. Course Title Wt.
Engineering Management &
GENG 216 3 SOCL 210 Globalization & World Cultures 3
Public Policy
CENG 291 Final Year Project I 1 CENG 292 Final Year Project II 3
Water Supply & Waste Water
BIOL 201 General Biology 3 CENG 242 3
Management
XXXX
CENG 240 Hydraulics & Hydrology 3 Engineering Elective 1 2
XXX
XXXX
CENG 230 Transportation Engineering 3 Engineering Elective 2 3
XXX
Construction / Project XXXX
CENG 260 3 Engineering Elective 3 3
XXX
Management
CENG 218
Structural Design Software
(Mandatory Workshop)
Total Credits 16 Total Credits 17
 CENG Technical Elective Courses

Course Details Cr.

CENG 212 Steel Analysis & Design 3
CENG 213 Advanced Concrete Design 2
CENG 214 Advanced Structural Analysis 2
CENG 215 Bridge Design 3
CENG 216 Structural Dynamics 3
CENG 217 Finite Element for Civil Engineering 3
CENG 219 Special Topics in Civil Engineering 3
CENG 262 Advanced Scheduling 3
CENG 232 Pavement Design 3
CENG 243 Special Topics in Environmental Engineering 3
CENG 251 Advanced Mechanics of Materials 2
CENG 261 Project Financial Risk Management 3
CENG 293 Honor Thesis 3
MENG 214 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3
MENG 225 Characterization & Properties of Materials 3
PENG 228 Corrosion in Oil & Gas Industry 3

CENG Course Description

Geology for Civil Engineering Courses

CENG 202. Geology for Engineering – 3 cr.

This course introduces the engineering students to the fundamentals of geology, including the
classification of rocks and minerals, the natural processes influencing the nature of the earth structures,
and geological phenomena of particular interest to engineering students. Concurrent prerequisite:
ENGL 101

Structural Engineering Courses

CENG 210. Structural Analysis - 3 cr.

This course exposes the students to the analysis of idealized determinate and indeterminate structures
using the elastic beam theory, principles of superposition and equilibrium equations. Some salient
covered topics include moment area method, conjugate beam method, force method, slope-deflection
method and moment distribution method. Prerequisite: GENG 206
CENG 211. Concrete Design – 3 cr.
This course exposes the students to both the analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures in
flexure, shear, compression, torsion, and combined stresses using the ACI-318 code methodology.
Prerequisite: GENG 206

CENG 212. Steel Analysis & Design – 3 cr.

This course covers the analysis and design of steel tension members, compression members, beam
members, and connections (bolted and welded) using LRFS and ASD methodologies. The course also
introduces the students to linear and nonlinear steel structure theories and collapse mechanisms.
Prerequisite: GENG 206

CENG 213. Advanced Concrete Design –2 cr.

This course exposes the students to both the analysis and design of specialized reinforced concrete
structures. Special emphasis is given to prestressed concrete as well as other reinforced concrete
structures that are subjected to special loading conditions and production methods. Prerequisite:
CENG 211

CENG 214. Advanced Structural Analysis – 2 cr.

This course exposes the students to the stiffness method of analysis for trusses, beams and frames. In
the process, the students are exposed to advanced topics in structural modeling using computer
packages. Prerequisite: CENG 210

CENG 215. Bridge Design – 3 cr.

This course exposes the students to the analysis of existing bridges as well as the design of various
bridge components to satisfy multiple loading conditions and service ability requirements. Prerequisite:
CENG 210

CENG 216. Structural Dynamics – 3 cr.

The course introduces the students to structural systems with single and multi-degrees of freedom with
vibration responses in free and forced modes. The course is a backbone to subsequent courses in
earthquake engineering. Prerequisite: CENG 210

CENG 217. Finite Element for Civil Engineering – 3 cr.

The course exposes the students to the finite element modeling techniques using the fundamental
concepts of stress and strain analysis. This course includes a significant practical computer application
component to analyze a variety of continuous systems subjected to multiple loading, temperature, and
boundary conditions. Prerequisites: CENG 210 and MATH 213
CENG 218. Structural Design Software
This workshop exposes students to two common civil engineering structural design software
packages: ETABS and SAFE. In this course, students explore the methods of importing plans,
running structural analysis, setting parameters, running design analysis, and outputting results. The
workshop comprises two sessions conducted on a single day every week through the semester, each
session lasting 50 minutes. Prerequisite: GENG205

CENG 219. Special Topics in Civil Engineering – 3 cr.

This course covers topics of special interest in civil engineering. The topics may vary each time the
course is offered and the content of the course will be made available with the course offering.
Prerequisite: Advisor’s Consent.

Geotechnical Engineering Courses

CENG 220. Soil Mechanics – 3cr.

The course introduces the students to the characteristics and behaviors of soil materials. Topics
presented include mechanical analysis of soil, gradation, weight-volume relationships, liquidity and
plasticity, classification of soil, soil compaction, flow of water, permeability, effective stress, stresses
in a soil mass, compressibility and consolidation, and shear strength. Prerequisites: GENG 206;
CENG202, and Departmental Approval

CENG 220L. Soil Mechanics Laboratory – 1 cr.

The lab introduces the student to the measurements of moisture content, specific gravity, grain size
distribution, liquid and plastic limit, compaction, soil consolidation test, and shear strengths using direct
shear and triaxial tests. Corequisite: CENG 220

CENG 221. Foundation Engineering – 3 cr.

The course exposes the students to the design and analysis of shallow foundations, mat foundations,
lateral earth pressure, and retaining walls. Prerequisite: CENG 220

Transportation Engineering Courses

CENG 230. Transportation Engineering – 3 cr.

The course introduces the student to highway engineering and traffic analysis to satisfy various
functional and socio-economic underpinnings. Examples of covered topics include vehicle road
performance, geometric design (horizontal and vertical curves), traffic flows, highway capacity, traffic
intersection, and other relevant topics in traffic control and forecasting.

CENG 231. Surveying – 2 cr.

The course introduces the students to practical and hands-on experience related to distance, level and
angle measurements that are relevant for a variety of engineering applications. The course integrates
field surveys with AutoCAD tools to efficiently process surveying data. The course also uses statistical
techniques to estimate measurement errors.
CENG 232. Pavement Design – 3 cr.
The course exposes the students to the fundamental design and analysis of flexible and rigid highway
pavements, including special considerations for drainage systems, pavement distress, and pavement
repair measures.

Environmental & Water Engineering Courses

CENG 240. Hydraulics & Hydrology – 3 cr.

The first half of the course introduces the students to the fundamental theories of hydraulics (e.g., energy
principle, flow in conduits, varied flows in open channels) and their design applications under various
flow conditions. The second half of the course exposes the students to the fundamental concepts in
hydrology (e.g., hydrological cycles, surface water hydrology and certain aspects of groundwater
hydrology) to design drainage and retention systems. Prerequisite: GENG 209

CENG 241. Environmental Engineering & Science – 3 cr.

The course exposes the students to the scientific analysis of environmental engineering problems related
to water, land, and air and the subsequent development of traditional and non-traditional engineering
solutions to such problems (such as sustainable energy strategies and pollution control technologies)
while accounting for technological, ecological, economic, social, legal and political considerations.
Prerequisite: CHEM 201

CENG 241L. Environmental Engineering & Science Laboratory – 1 cr.

The lab introduces the students to the measurement of water, air, and land pollution. The students are
expected to carry their experimentations in the lab or in-situ. Corequisite: CENG 241

CENG 242. Water Supply & Waste Water Management – 3 cr.

The course exposes the students to the fundamentals of water quality and distribution systems, as well
as the analysis and design of wastewater collection systems, water and wastewater treatment
technologies and design strategies. Prerequisite: CENG 241

CENG 243. Special Topics in Environmental Engineering – 3 cr.

This course focuses on integrated solid waste management. Topics covered include principles, practices
and techniques for the management of solid wastes: sources, composition, properties, impacts,
generation, storage, collection and transport, processing, resource recovery, and disposal.
Prerequisites: Senior Standing and (CENG 241 or MENG 220)
Materials Engineering Courses

CENG 250. Construction & Transportation Materials – 3 cr.

This course introduces the students to the properties, behaviors and quality assurance of various
materials needed to effectively and efficiently select materials for construction and transportation
systems, including building materials, pavement materials, as well as materials relevant to specialized
civil engineering applications such as highways, bridges, tunnels, dams and runways. Concurrent
prerequisite: GENG 211

CENG 250L. Construction & Transportation Materials Laboratory – 1 cr.

The lab exposes the students to hands-on experience on investigating the mechanical and durability
properties, as well as the strength behaviors, of construction and transportation materials under various
production processes, loading conditions, and environmental conditions. Corequisite: CENG 250

CENG 251. Advanced Mechanics of Materials – 2 cr.

The course introduces the students to specialized topics in mechanics of materials, including the analysis
of asymmetric beams, curved beams, prismatic elements, thick-walled cylinders and other advanced
topics in applied elasticity. Prerequisite: GENG 206

Construction & Project Management Courses

CENG 260. Construction & Project Management – 3 cr.

The course exposes the student to the various phases of the construction process from its inception to
its successful completion and operation. Topics covered include: project feasibility study, project
organizational structures, contracting pricing schemes, cost estimating, contracts and specifications,
project scheduling, construction productivity, cost control, quality control and construction safety.
Prerequisites: ENGL 201 and GENG 204

CENG 261. Project Financial Risk Management – 3 cr.

The course introduces the students to advanced topics in project and corporate finance, including
economic valuations of levered and unlevered projects, the use of advanced financial modeling
techniques, and the use of sophisticated risk management tools to assess the economic viability of a
megaproject with high levels of uncertainties. Prerequisite: CENG 260

CENG262. Advanced Scheduling– 3 cr.

This course focuses on scheduling techniques, including the Critical Path Method (CPM), Line of
Balance (LOB), resource leveling, multiple activity crashing, delay determination, and controls. The
course introduces students to using scheduling software to create and track a project, allocate resources
and costs, and conduct schedule controls. Prerequisite: CENG260
Projects (Team / Individual) / Special Topic Courses

CENG 290. Professional Internship

The students are expected to have an eight-week of professional training in an area related to civil
engineering. Students become eligible to register for this course after completing 90 credit hours.
Prerequisites: CENG 210, CENG 220, CENG 241, CENG 250, BCOM 300, ENGL 202, COMM
201, and MNGT 201.

CENG 291. Final Year Project I – 1 cr.

A group of engineering students are required to write a proposal for a capstone project under the
guidance and approval of a faculty member. The group is expected to clearly define the project, state its
objectives, complete a literature survey, and select a design method(s) that will culminate in the actual
construction of a product and/or the generation of an actionable plan in the subsequent semester. The
criteria to evaluate the project proposal include a substantive evaluation of the proposal and the
preliminary design content, an ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing), and a
keen awareness of project management skills, health, safety, social, economic and environmental
impacts of their proposals. Prerequisites: Senior Standing, CENG210, CENG211, CENG220,
CENG241, and Departmental Approval

CENG 292. Final Year Project II – 3 cr.

This is a continuation of the Final Year Project 1. Students will implement their proposals by taking into
account the feedback offered by the faculty committee in Capstone Project 1. Students are expected to
defend their product at the end of the semester to a committee, and submit a technical report and
presentation. The criteria for evaluation of the Capstone Project 2 include a demonstration of strong
technical knowledge, an ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing), a keen
awareness of project management skills, an understanding of ethical conundrums in the context of a
contemporary global world, and an ability to intertwine technological, economic, societal, ecological,
legal and health issues. Prerequisite: CENG 291

CENG 293. Honor Thesis – 3 cr.

The honor thesis course is to give opportunities to outstanding students to work on a challenging
research or industry project, where the outcome is either a research publication or an industry prototype
and/or a professional report. Prerequisite: CENG 290

BCOM 300. Workplace Etiquette

This is a mandatory workshop that all students should successfully complete prior to their internships.
The course comprises a series of workshops that focus on workplace etiquette and communication in
formal and professional settings. In this course, students develop their business etiquette and
professional practice skills in addition to their presentation skills so that they are well-equipped for their
internships. Prerequisite: ENGL 201