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UNIVERSITY OF ARBA MINCH FACULTY OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Study Program for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil and Urban Engineering
Revised B.Sc. Curriculum
Haramaya University, Civil Engineering Department
Study Program for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil and Urban Engineering. The study program was developed by the Curriculum Development Committee of the Department of Civil Engineering. External Advisor Professor Dr John Abbott
August 2008
Executive Summary
The Department of Civil Engineering was established in the year insert year under the faculty of technology, Arba Minch University. It has produced over insert number civil engineering B.Sc. graduates since its inception. The current total student enrolment in the 4-year B.Sc. program is over insert number. The department has insert number full-time faculty members, insert number with M.Sc. degree (Lecturer), insert number with B.Sc. (Assistant Lecturers) and insert number with Adv. Dipl. (Tech. Assistants). Out of the insert number assistant lecturers, insert number of them are on higher study leave. The department also frequently employs experienced professors from other universities (mainly from the leading university, Addis Ababa University) and nearby industries on a short term, part-time basis. The department at present offers a B.Sc. degree program in Civil Engineering through two routes: the regular (full-time) program and a continuing education program (CEP) of evening attendance. As part of the change towards a new five-year degree structure, the department has evaluated its current program. It has identified an important, and currently unmet, need for civil engineers to work in local government specifically, and urban infrastructure work generally, to address the backlog in infrastructure, and the future needs of a rapidly growing urban population. Working in urban areas, where the civil engineering infrastructure directly services the urban population, there is a need for specialist skills and knowledge that are not necessarily required in other civil engineering works. These relate specifically to the social and financial surround and the specific nature of the physical environment. To ensure that civil engineers have the appropriate skills and knowledge, the University of Arba Minch, working with the Universities of Haramaya and Hawassa, has developed a new degree program in Civil and Urban Engineering. This program incorporates the core subjects of engineering science and is founded upon the same theoretical foundation of basic sciences and mathematics as other civil engineering degrees in the country. It therefore meets all the requirements of a civil engineering degree. Where it differs is in the focus of the applications subjects, which are all related specifically to the urban context, and in its management focus, which again links to the management of urban infrastructure. Finally the program has introduced new practical modules, including both general and specialized workshop practices, the mandatory industry placement and two new civil engineering design projects. The new study program has a total duration of 10 semesters including a one semester industry placement (internship) for on the job training. Each semester carries approximately 30 ECTS and the total ECTS load of the program is 300. The 1st semester is devoted to orientation studies common to all engineering students. The 2nd to 6th semesters focus on the core civil and urban engineering studies. At the end of the 6th semester, the student takes a holistic examination covering all core study modules. The industry placement will be at the 7th semester following a successful result in the holistic examination. The 8th and 9th semesters each have a major design project, as well as further study in advanced core topics and management subjects. 50% of the 10th semester is devoted to the B.Sc. thesis, with the remainder continuing the advanced core, and management studies. The program has a modularized structure and is composed of 21 modules grouped into nine categories, four of which comprise the design projects, B.Sc. thesis, industry placement (internship) and the electives. The remaining five categories comprise general science and 2
engineering, social science and humanities, mechanics, urban engineering and urban infrastructure management. Overall, the program is designed in such a way as to provide a logic flow through the full 10 semesters, constructed around three major categories of civil engineering mechanics, urban engineering and management studies. The target population for admission into the Civil and Urban Engineering program is primarily students who have successfully completed the 10 plus 2 years preparatory secondary education and have secured a minimum cut-off point with high scores in Physics and Mathematics. Admissions to all regular undergraduate programs in all public institutions are processed through the Ministry of Education (MoE) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................... 4 1 1.1 1.2 BACKGROUND........................................................................................................... 5 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 5 Background of the Civil Engineering Department......................................................... 5
1.3 The New Program of Civil and Urban Engineering in the Civil Engineering Department ................................................................................................................................. 6 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 4 4.1 4.2 OBJECTIVES............................................................................................................... 8 Objectives of the B.Sc. Program .................................................................................... 8 Objectives of the Faculty of Technology ....................................................................... 9 Target Group .................................................................................................................. 9 CONCEPT .................................................................................................................. 11 Structure of the B.Sc. Study Program in Civil and Urban Engineering....................... 11 Teaching aims, Modularization and ECTS .................................................................. 13 Description of Modules................................................................................................ 15 Internship (Industry Placement) ................................................................................... 19 Introducing Students to Civil and Urban Engineering: New Practical Modules ......... 21 Teaching Context (Methods of Instructions) ............................................................... 21 Examination System..................................................................................................... 22 Transparency ................................................................................................................ 22 IMPLEMENTATION................................................................................................ 24 Resources (staff)........................................................................................................... 24 Infrastructure ................................................................................................................ 24
Appendix A: Module Handbook........................................................................................... 25 Appendix B: Professional Profile........................................................................................ 127 Appendix C: Existing Staff CV ........................................................................................... 138 Appendix D: Staff Development & Infrastructure Plans ................................................. 166
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BACKGROUND
Introduction Civil Engineering is an important application of science, which plays a major role in the social and economic development of modern society. In order to perform this role effectively, civil engineers require a broad understanding of scientific principles, knowledge of materials, and the capacity to analysis and synthesis in order to design solutions. This requires research, team working, and leadership and business skills. And it has to be situated in a social, economic and environmental context that reflects the reality within which the civil engineer finds him/her self.
In Ethiopia, civil engineering has great role to play in supporting economic development and an important contribution to make towards the improvement of the living standard of the people. This role and contribution can input at different geopolitical levels within the country, from the federal level to the local level, and in both an urban and a rural context. As a country that is moving into a rapid phase of urban growth, the contribution that civil engineering can make to ensuring that this growth is sustainable is therefore particularly important one. In order to be effective, it is of vital importance that civil engineers are prepared, professionally, to meet this urban challenge and contribute to sustainable urban development.
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Background of the Civil Engineering Department Department to insert a section here.
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The New Program of Civil and Urban Engineering in the Civil Engineering Department The change to a new, five year, curriculum provides an opportunity to modify the existing programme, and to focus the application of civil engineering knowledge and skills gained in the learning process towards a specific area, namely urban engineering. The objective is to produce civil engineering graduates who will be able to contribute to the development of Ethiopia within a framework of sustainable urban development.
This Department, working in partnership with the Universities of Haramaya and Hawassa, has decided to focus on the rapidly expanding urban sector, which will constitute one of the major areas of growth in civil engineering in Ethiopia in the foreseeable future. To best support this focus, the University has decided to rename the degree offered by the Civil Engineering Department a B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering.
The concept of a dually named degree of this type is not without precedent. A degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, for example, is widely recognised in the United States of America and, in an African context, has been adopted by the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa. This concept has been taken and adapted here to provide a degree that will better enable civil engineers to understand the urban environment within which they will be working, and which will be a major focus for civil engineering work in Ethiopia in the future.
The major reason for introducing this new program is to provide the knowledge and skills that civil engineers will require if they are to be effective in addressing the rapidly changing urban realities faced by the country. Ethiopia currently has a low level of urbanisation, with approximately 16% of its population living in urban areas. The rate of urbanisation is, however, increasingly, and is currently between 5-6% per year. This means a doubling of the population every 12 years, a situation that could result in the urban population increasing from its current level of 11-12 million to in excess of 40 million over the next 25 years.
To provide civil engineering infrastructure at a rate that keeps pace with demand will require innovation in design, the use of affordable technologies and an understanding of 6
social issues related to affordability and acceptability as well as environmental opportunities and constraints. These topics often lie outside of the scope of a conventional civil engineering degree, certainly in their totality, yet a sound knowledge of them is essential for civil engineers who choose to work in this urban environment, whether as consultants; utilities managers; municipal staff; or government decisionmakers. This spectrum of knowledge is encapsulated within the scope of urban engineering an area of application of knowledge and skills that specifically equips civil engineers to work in this complex socio-economic and spatial environment. Hence the program in Civil and Urban Engineering combines civil engineering knowledge and expertise with a set of applications and management skills to work in the urban environment.
An important attribute to recognise about this new degree in Civil and Urban Engineering is that it continues to meet all the technical requirements of a civil engineering degree. The foundation courses in Science and Mathematics are almost identical to those of the other degrees in Civil Engineering in Ethiopia. And the core Engineering Science subjects of Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Water Engineering/Hydraulics also remains similar, though the approach to teaching these subjects is different, in line with the new approach to outcome-based education.
The major difference between this degree and a conventional civil engineering degree (as taught in Ethiopia) lies in (i) the focus of its applications topics, which are directed specifically towards the needs of the urban sector, and (ii) the introduction of management subjects, which provide the student with knowledge of infrastructure management.
In adopting this new format, the Department of Civil Engineering has taken advantage of the change to a five-year curriculum, and the move towards outcomes based education, to restructure the content. Instead of teaching a wide range of application subjects that cover the full spectrum of civil engineering activities, the degree program has focused on those applications that are most relevant to the urban environment. Similarly the approach to management subjects is much more focused on urban infrastructure management. The result is a tightly structured program that is strongly thematic in its approach. 7
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OBJECTIVES
Objectives of the B.Sc. Program The Objective of this B.Sc. program is to produce outstanding civil and urban engineering graduates who have been prepared to become technological, managerial and public service leaders capable of understanding the social and environmental challenges that face the country, and who will be in a position to make a meaningful contribution to both national social and economic growth and development as well as being able to respond to, and benefit from, the impact of global change. The faculty and the staff are committed to creating a learning environment that provides a level of knowledge and competency in these areas, through an innovative program of study, supported by a capability in information technology use, coupled with a capacity to integrate the key social and environmental issues facing the country.
This program is aimed primarily at training engineers required for building and developing the cities and towns of the future, though the skills imparted will also enable the graduates to work in all other fields of civil engineering. It will produce well qualified engineers knowledgeable in the core engineering science areas of structural, geotechnical and hydraulic engineering. At the same time those graduates will also have knowledge of civil engineering infrastructure as a resource and as a service, ensuring that they can be actively engaged in the planning, development and management of civil engineering infrastructure projects. Specifically, the trainees will be equipped with the knowledge that enables them to execute the following tasks: Undertake project identification, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies in a challenging social and economic context, and design civil engineering works that are both sustainable and appropriate to that context. Prepare contract documents for civil engineering projects that can be undertaken by either machine- or labour-based construction methods. Manage and maintain the civil engineering works in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Manage the resource flows (water, waste, transport) associated with the existing civil engineering works on a sustainable basis.
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Objectives of the Faculty of Technology To create and sustain a community of learning in which students are given a broadly based university experience, a well-rounded education that enhances the development of creativity and critical thinking, and inculcates a strong sense of social awareness. To create a dynamic and supportive working environment in which faculty and staff may continuously develop intellectually and professionally. To contribute to the development of the nation in close cooperation with government and industry in promoting sustainable technologies, contributing to economic development, and improving the quality of life of the countries citizens. To provide knowledge-based technological services to meet the needs of society, with a focus on urban development. To help in building national capabilities in technology education. To build strong relationships between the Faculty, government and industry. To preserve and enrich Ethiopias natural and cultural heritage.
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Target Group Admission Requirements
Admissions to all regular undergraduate programs are processed through the Ministry of Education (MoE) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. This is currently true for all public Higher Education Institutes across the whole nation. Admissions to the continuing education program (CEP) are processed through the Facultys registrar office based on the criteria set by Arba Minch University.
Admission to Regular Program Students who have successfully completed the 10 plus 2 preparatory education and have secured a minimum cut-off point with high scores in Physics and Mathematics are eligible to join the regular undergraduate B.Sc. degree program in civil and urban engineering.
Depending on available spaces, diploma graduates from TVET (Technical Vocational Education and Training) in the fields of civil engineering will be admitted based on grades on competitive basis. 9
Applicants with a minimum cut-off point and with high scores in Physics and Mathematics in foreign countries examinations equivalent to the 10+2 preparatory program are also eligible. The equivalence is determined by the department.
Admission to the Continuing Education Program The criteria set for admission to the regular program will be employed as the criteria for admission to the continuing education program.
Candidates who are diploma graduates from an engineering faculty, TVET or similar recognized college in the fields of civil engineering with a minimum cut-off point will be admitted based on space availability, and competitive basis.
Limited numbers of junior staff such as technical assistants in relevant field may be admitted each year based on non-competitive basis provided that he/she: has served the University for a minimum of 2 consecutive years; meet the minimum admission requirement set for the program; obtain letter of recommendation from the dean of FOT; signs an undertaking to serve the University after graduation, at least two years of service for one complete year of study.
Department Placement After successful completion of the orientation semester (1st semester), students will choose academic departments according to their desired field of study. In view of the high number of applicants, admission to the civil engineering department is usually on competitive basis based on academic performance. 25% of the total available places shall be reserved for females in addition to their right to compete in the 75% places. The department admits, on average, 80 students every year.
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Graduation Requirements Students must take and pass all the required courses to satisfy the requirements for graduation. A pass is defined in terms of ECTS achieved, and follows the standard applicable to all engineering degrees in Ethiopia. The total number of credit points of attendance required for graduation with the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil and Urban Engineering is 300 ECTS, including the 30 ECTS mandatory internship (public sector/consultancy/industry placement).
Degree Nomenclature After successful completion of all the requirements a student graduating from the Civil Engineering Department will be entitled to earn a degree in Yescince bachelor degree be civil ena urban mehindidina Degree of Bachelor of Science (in Civil and Urban Engineering)
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CONCEPT
Structure of the B.Sc. Study Program in Civil and Urban Engineering The department has substantially restructured its existing 4-year B.Sc. program into a 5year B.Sc. program by: Expanding the scope of the existing civil engineering degree to incorporate urban engineering, and renaming the program accordingly; Reviewing all department-run courses and modifying and adapting the content to an outcomes-based approach; Reviewing all department-run courses in terms of relevance, and updating the content where necessary; Converting the program to a modular structure with a clear logic flow between modules and coherent linkages between modules; Creating a much stronger applications focus; Introducing a mandatory industry placement after the first three years of study; Introducing management courses into the post-industry placement semesters; and Seeking international accreditation. 11
The restructured B.Sc. program employs the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which has been successfully tested and used across Europe over the ten year period following the Bologna Declaration of June 1999.
The new structure of studies consists of ten semesters including one semester of Internship (industry placement). Each semester carries approximately 30 ECTS and the total ECTS load of the program is 300. The 1st semester common to all engineering students is devoted to orientation study, where the students will be exposed to basic engineering concepts and improve their understanding of what is involved in being an engineer, through a series of introductory courses and hands-on workshop exercises. Following the orientation semester, the student will go through 5 semesters of basic civil engineering studies, coupled with topics in civil engineering applications and infrastructure management, both directed towards addressing urban civil engineering challenges. At the end of the 6th semester, the students will take a holistic exam covering all basic study modules.
Following successful completion of this exam, students will receive an industry placement (internship), which will place during the 7th semester (see table 1 below). After successful completion of the internship, the students will pursue 2 semesters of project studies, where the focus is on design projects, together with some advanced study modules and courses related to management and professional practice. The 10th semester has a major emphasis on the B.Sc. thesis, which comprises 15 ECTS, again supported some advanced study modules and courses related to management and professional practice.
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Table 1: Structure of Studies. 10th Semester B.Sc. thesis th 9 Semester Project Studies 8th Semester 7th Semester Internship Holistic Examination (covering all basic study modules) 6th Semester 5th Semester 4th Semester 3rd Semester 2nd Semester 1st Semester
Basic Civil and Urban Engineering Studies Department Placement to B.Sc. Program Orientation Studies (common study platform for new engineering students)
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Teaching Aims, Modularization and ECTS As indicated in the Professional Profile of a Civil and Urban Engineer (see Appendix B), the graduate, as a qualified civil engineer, will have studied an internationally recognised level of credits in engineering science, as well as a strong foundation in mathematics and basic science. The graduate will also have exposure to a range of civil engineering applications which are linked to the urban engineering aspect of the degree, as well as a range of social and management subjects.
To achieve this variety of inputs it is essential to create a logical flow through the degree program and a clear inter-connectivity between different components of the program. This is achieved by creating a modular structure, which comprises three levels: Categories: These define the broad areas of study, setting out a thematic approach to the study program, and which reflect the broad objectives of the program. Modules: In order to achieve the desired objectives of the program, such that the desired outcomes are achieved, modules are designed under the different categories of study. Thus the modules are the building blocks of the outcomes-based approach. Courses: The courses are discretely defined elements within a module. Courses define the ECTS structure, and by extension, the study time and contact time. In this way they provide the linkage between the modules (primary descriptors), and the timetable structure. Each course should result in a transfer of knowledge (the objective) and skills
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(competencies), and be linked, in a logical way, to the rationale and objectives of the module to which the course belongs.
Following from the above, it is considered that the categories should be limited to a minimum, and structured to provide the thematic framework. In this program there are nine categories (themes) which run through the study program in the format illustrated in Table 2 below.
Table 2: Sequential flow of categories through the program
The percentage distribution of these categories is shown in Figure 1 below. Note that the distribution includes the internship period. Hence it does not reflect the teaching ratios, which would be based upon the taught content (i.e. excluding the internship period). A breakdown of ECTS by category in the teaching program is given in Annex A, which is art of Appendix A of the module handbook attached to this document.
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Figure 1: Percentage distribution of categories

B.Sc. Thesis 5%
Internship 10%
General Science and Engineering 18%
Elective Courses 5% Social Sciences and Humanities 4%
Design Project 4%
Infrastructure Management 17% Urban Engineering 21%
Mechanics 16%
With the exception of the B.Sc. thesis and the internship, which are self contained, the categories illustrated above each contain a number of modules. The broad relationship between categories and modules is described in section 3.3 below. A more detailed description, covering the distribution of subject categories; modular structure; general time table; study program overview (structure and ECTS points for entire study program); and module characterization; can be found in Appendix A of the Module Handbook (attached). The detailed teaching aims, objectives, and outcomes of each module, together with their component courses; the ECTS work load; and semester positioning; are also described there.
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Description of Modules The allocation of ECTS credits, related to module and category, is illustrated in Table 3 below.
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Table 3: Allocation of ECTS credits by Module No. Module 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 General Engineering Skill Applied Mathematics Advanced Math. & Computational Methods Engineering Mechanics Social Sciences & Humanities Structural Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Introduction to Infrastructure Urban Water Infrastructure Urban Resource Infrastructure Urban Movement Network Infrastructure Introduction to Urban Management Spatial Data and Information Management Spatial, Environmental and Resource Management Financial and Construction Management Professional Practice Design Project Electives B.Sc. Thesis Internship ECTS 15 16 10 14 13 28 19 3 31 13 14 3 13 15 14 8 12 30* 15 30
Category VI Design Project. Category VII Electives Category VIII B.Sc. Thesis Category IX Internship Category V Infrastructure Management Category II Social Sciences & Humanities Category III Civil Engineering Mechanics Category IV Urban Engineering
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Category I General Science & Engineering
* The student will choose 15 ECTS from the 30 ECTS of Elective courses offered, 5 ECTS of which shall be in the category of engineering mechanics.
The modules set out above are described briefly in the sections that follow, with the modules linked to their category of activity. Category I: General Science and Engineering - Modules 1-4 These four modules comprise the basic science and mathematics component of the program and constitute a total of 55 ECTS.
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Category II: Social Science and Humanities - Module 5, This module, which corresponds to a category, provides an introduction to social science and humanities topics that provide an important perspective for civil engineers and lays the basis for further teaching of social context in the urban engineering applications module.
Category III: Civil Engineering Mechanics - Modules 6-7 These modules cover structural and geotechnical engineering. The two have been linked together in a single category termed mechanics. The objective here is to illustrate the linkage between these two modules, thereby providing students with a more holistic understanding of these key subject areas. Together the two modules provide 47 ECTS. In addition, of the three elective topics provided later, at least one has to be within the category of civil engineering mechanics, providing an additional five ECTS. This strong emphasis on mechanics ensures that students will have an adequate foundation to be able to pursue a career in either structural or geotechnical engineering should they choose to do so.
Category IV: Urban Engineering - Modules 8-11 These four modules together provide the applications topics for civil engineers focussing on urban infrastructure. After the first module, which provides an introduction to the topic, the three remaining modules cover three aspects of urban engineering in an integrated format. Thus urban water infrastructure incorporates both the theoretical aspect of hydraulics and hydrology with the practical applications in this area. Sanitation and solid waste management are situated in the context of renewable/re-usable resources and linked to broader urban energy and resource use. And networks closely links network planning and transportation with geometric and structure pavement design.
Category V: Infrastructure Management - Modules 12-17 The grouping of the modules within this category of infrastructure management has two objectives. The first objective is intended to illustrate how much of contemporary civil engineering actually comprises major elements of management, including professional practice and the use and manipulation of spatial data. The latter is considered increasingly important, and is supported by a module in Architecture and Urban Design (module 14), which is intended to encourage and enhance the students ability to work 17
in three-dimensional urban space. The second objective is to extend management knowledge and skills into the urban context, strengthening the civil engineers understanding of both financial management (of infrastructure) and environmental management (infrastructure as a resource and its relationship to the physical environment).
Category VI: Design Projects - Module 18 There are two design projects in the program, one each in the 8th and 9th semesters, each of which is equivalent to 6 ECTS credits. The use of two projects ensures that the students will have sufficient scope to use the knowledge they have gained in the three key categories of mechanics, urban engineering and management, them variously in an appropriate scientific, environmental, economic or social context. The design projects are carried out in a groups and developed through team work.
The structure of the projects takes students through a four stage learning process: Work together as a team and internally allocate tasks; Identify, assess and formulate the civil engineering problem; Perform creative design and synthesis to provide a solution; Understand, and articulate, the social and environmental impact of the project.
This work will require interaction with practitioners and others involved with, or impacted by, the project and will culminate in a formal presentation by the group to other students, departmental staff and professional practitioners.
Category VII: Electives - Module 19 Students will have a variety of electives to choose from, which will generally comprise advanced study in one of the previous study modules. In this way the elective, which is a course, retains its broader linkage to the module structure. All modules have been given an equal credit rating (5 ECTS credits) and at least one elective in structural or geotechnical engineering. Students wishing to pursue a career in one of these two areas could take all of their electives in these areas should they so wish, thereby providing a strong theoretical basis from which to pursue further academic study in either of these two areas. Alternatively students can focus on one of the applications areas in which to gain more in-depth knowledge. 18
Category VIII: B.Sc. Thesis - Module 20 This module has been introduced into the final semester, where it provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to develop an integrated assessment of a problematic in civil engineering, through individual study. The student should demonstrate the ability to provide a solution to the problematic, demonstrate technical competence in the approach, and be able to communicate this solution in a clear, and well-articulated, manner. The module carries a heavy weighting of 15 ECTS credits.
Category IX, which also comprises module 21, is the internship, which is described in greater detail in section 3.4 below.
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Internship (Industry Placement) General The new Bachelor of Science (BSc) program in civil and urban engineering requires students to undertake a one-semester industry placement (internship) after the successful completion of the holistic examination given at the end of the 6th semester (see table 1). Note that the term industry is used here in a broad sense and includes government, state enterprises and professional consultancies, as well as the construction industry and utility companies. And because of the urban focus of the degree, placement will be orientated towards the first two of these (government and consultancy) as well as towards utilities.
During the internship, the daily and monthly working times follow the systems practiced in the respective industry for middle-level management. Specifically, they follow the system practiced in the respective company that hosts the student. As a rule, the entire internship period has to be spent in a single organisation; a change of organisation during the internship period will only be permitted under extraordinary circumstances. In such a case, the decision lies with the Faculty Internship Coordinator.
A seminar program, organized by the Faculty Internship Coordinator, will accompany the internship semester. Participation in the seminar program is mandatory.
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At the end of the internship, the student submits to the Faculty Internship Coordinator a comprehensive report, duly endorsed by the students host company. The report is assigned 30 ECTS. The required format and assessment of the report is detailed in the Curriculum Handbook for the civil engineering department. The report will be assessed by specifically assigned university lecturers (internship program evaluators).
Objectives The internship program has the following objective(s): Expansion of knowledge and acquaintance with civil engineering, particularly the way in which it functions within the urban sector. Consolidation and deepening of existing knowledge in civil and urban engineering design and urban infrastructure management. Participation in the development and operation of management systems for urban infrastructure. Exposure to broader economic, environmental and/or social factors influencing design and management practices in urban infrastructure. Hands-on training in practical skills typical for the industry. Typically, this would be participation individually or within a (task) group in real assignments/projects, which entail the application of knowledge and skills attained so far during the studies at University and aiming at developing special skills related to the industrial practice in one or several of the following fields (depending on whether the student is employed in government or the private sector): o Infrastructure planning o Design and construction. o Laboratory/site (quality monitoring) work. o Task management (labour management, logistics). o Financial management. o Social surveys.
Academic Requirements The academic requirements for entry into the internship (industry-placement semester) is the successful completion of the holistic examination, which encompasses all parts of the study program completed until the end of the 6th semester.
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As is indicated in the description of the Internship Module, the Internship program creates the opportunity for the students to familiarize themselves with the Industry. The University-Industry-Linkage (UIL) office in the Faculty will organize the Internships for the students.
The office will create a database of potential employers from the private and public sectors, and create permanent contact with Government and Industry. Government includes Federal Ministries, Regional Bureaus, Urban Local Government Authorities (ULGAs) and parastatal infrastructure agencies, whilst the private sectors involve among others consulting offices, construction firms, and utility management companies. The private sector includes both local and international organisations.
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Introducing Students to Civil and Urban Engineering: New Practical Modules Engineering is a career based upon the practical application of scientific knowledge. As such, there is a need to provide students with practical examples and hands-on experience of engineering activities in order to support and assist their conceptual understanding of theory. This issue is addressed in the new program. In the first (orientation) semester, students from all engineering disciplines will take a general engineering skills course which includes extensive workshop practice. Following from this, those students who join the civil engineering department will take a further civil engineering workshop practice course in semester 2, (i.e. following the common orientation semester). This course is linked to the academic course in construction materials and will provide students with more hands-on experience of construction materials.
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Teaching Context (Methods of Instructions) In addition to normal lecture based teaching, students will develop their skills and knowledge through active learning in a variety of ways. Group work in laboratories and design classes is encouraged, since this will allow the students to interact informally with lecturers, technical staff and postgraduate assistants. Computer assisted learning will also be a feature of some classes. Finally, use will be made of guided reading, selfpaced learning, and site visits.
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Overall, the teaching methodology comprises the following: Classroom lectures, duly supported by audio-visual aids, demonstrations and distribution of notes pertaining to the subject, whenever possible or wherever necessary; Laboratory experiments; Design assignments, Study visits to appropriate establishments, infrastructure works, construction sites etc. Classroom discussions and lectures by qualified and experienced professionals; Enhanced use of modern computing facilities in the teaching-learning environment.
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Examination System Most courses will be assessed by a combination of written examinations and coursework. Reports on project work may also be part of the assessment matrix. The design activities will be assessed entirely by course work and this will often include assessment of oral presentations.
According to the revised curriculum, in addition to regular tests, home study activities, and assignments, the students will undertake two major exams for each courses, the first at the middle of the semester (the mid-term exam) and the second at the end of the semester (the final exam). In addition, the students will take holistic examinations covering all basic study modules at the end of semester 6, before they leave for their internship.
In the final year (semester 10), students will be required to present and defend their B.Sc. thesis work in front of examining professors and an invited audience.
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Transparency Transcript The students academic performance is recorded in the Transcript, which is equivalent the so called diploma supplement. The transcript indicates a precise description of the students academic career and the competencies acquired during the study period. It is 22
private, most valuable and sensitive document. Hence utmost care is taken during recording, storing and issuance of transcripts. The office of the registrar issues two kinds of transcripts: Student copy: given to the student upon graduation. Official copy (or official transcript): carries the seal of the registrar and is directly sent to institutions or organizations upon request and/or the consent of the individual.
Examination Rules Most courses end with a test in the form of a written examination in an examination room, where students knowledge is tested. The students will undertake two major exams for all the courses, the first at the middle (Mid-term Exam) and the second at the end of each semester (Final Exam). Under normal conditions, a student is required to attend 80% of the classes and 100% of laboratory sessions to sit for the exams. The date, time and exam rooms are posted well before the exam time. Other forms of tests include regular quizzes, laboratory experiments, assignments and reports to be submitted.
Students have the right to see their marks and scores before final grades are approved by the department and submitted to the registrar. A student who is dissatisfied by the grade he earned has the right to petition for remarking by formally submitting a petition to the department.
Student Advisory Service All students will be allocated a member of staff to advise them, from admission until graduation. Students are encouraged to regularly visit their advisors. The advisor can assist in course selection and timing as well as general career guidance. The department has an open door policy that allows students to visit their advisor regularly. Each staff member has a time schedule posted by their door indicating hours available for student consultation.
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IMPLEMENTATION
Resources (staff) The department has insert number full-time faculty members, insert number with M.Sc. degree (Lecturers), insert number with B.Sc. (Assistant Lecturers) and insert number with Adv. Dipl. (Tech. Assistants). Out of the insert number B.Sc., insert number are on higher study leave. On short term part-time basis, the department also frequently employs experienced professors from other universities and nearby industries.
The existing staff complement, and composition, is inadequate to meet the goals of the new B.Sc. program. Staff development is, therefore, crucial to the success of the program and the department has developed a short, mid and long term staff development plans as summarized in Appendix D. In the short term, the department has planned to recruit local and expatriate professors and is also planning for higher level training provision (M.Sc. & PhD) for exiting staff members.
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Infrastructure In recent years, the Government has invested heavily in upgrading the infrastructure, and several new items of laboratory equipment have been provided for use by the Department. The Department operates surveying, highway, construction materials, soil mechanics and hydraulics laboratories.
The existing laboratories are supplied with basic equipment sufficient for undergraduate studies. However, all laboratories require replacement and purchase of new spare parts. In addition, the existing lab spaces are inadequate, especially when groups of up to 40 students are conducting laboratory exercises at the same time. Consequently, in order to meet the goals of the new B.Sc. program, the department has developed infrastructure development plan as shown in Appendix D, together with the staff development plan. In the infrastructure development plan, the existing laboratory will be upgraded to meet international standards, and additional building space will be constructed.
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Appendix A: Module Handbook

B.Sc. Study Program in Civil Engineering
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Annex 1: Module Handbook B.Sc. Study Program in Civil and Urban Engineering
Distribution of Subject Categories Breakdown of ECTS by Category in the Teaching Program (i.e. excluding the Internship) General Description of B.Sc. Study Program with ECTS Allocation Modular Structure General Time Table ECTS Allocation within Courses
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Distribution of Subject Categories
B.Sc. Thesis 5%
Internship 10%
General Science and Engineering 18%
Elective Courses 5% Social Sciences and Humanities 4%
Design Project 4%
Infrastructure Management 17% Urban Engineering 21%
Mechanics 16%
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Breakdown of ECTS by Category in the Study Program (i.e. excluding the internship)
Cat No. I II III IV V VI VII VIII
Category General Science and Engineering Social Sciences and Humanities Mechanics Urban Engineering Infrastructure Management Design Project Elective Courses B.Sc. Thesis
ECTS 55 13 47 61 52 12 15 15 270
% 20.4 4.8 17.4 22.6 19.3 4.4 5.6 5.6 100.0
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APPENDIX A: DESCRIPTION OF MODULES AND COURSES
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Module 1: General Engineering Skills

Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module 1 General Engineering Skills The rationale for this module lies in the need to provide students, who may be experiencing engineering concepts for the first time, with a basic understanding of Engineering and Engineering Skills. This provides an important foundation for their future engineering studies, irrespective of the area of specialization they choose to pursue. Basic skills of technical drawing, and an introduction to basics of probability theory, are required for the advance courses to come in the later semesters. The objective of the module is, therefore: Introduce students to basic to the fundamentals topics in probability theory and descriptive statistics Enable students to work with, and be able to prepare projections of. simple 3D objects Total ECTS of the module
15 Courses of the Module Course Name Introduction to Engineering skills Engineering Drawing Computer Programming Workshop Practice & Excursion
Course Number GEng MEng CEng CEng
ECTS 3 6 3 3
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering GEng Introduction to Engineering Skills B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 1 - General Engineering Skills
3 The Course objectives are: To introduce students to the concepts and of engineering le. Acquaint students with the different branches of the engineering profession. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Knowledge of the different areas of engineering. Knowledge of how different engineering applications are applied in society. An Introduction to the Engineering Profession Weekly Seminar by both Faculty and representation from industry present an overview of each engineering discipline. Learning about current trends and issues in engineering career and academic options. Introduction to different areas of Engineering. General workshop practice in different fields of engineering. Construction site and industrial visits. None 1 Compulsory Lectures, workshop practice, visits individual workshop practice projects 100% 80% during lectures. 100% during workshop practice. Landis, R. B. (2001), Studying Engineering, 2nd Edition, Discovery Press, Burbank, CA.
Course Description/Course Contents
Pre-requisites Semester Status of Course Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired MEng Engineering Drawing B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 1 - General Engineering Skills
6 The Course objectives are: To provide students with basic concepts in engineering drawing. To provide sufficient practice for students to feel comfortable and confident in drawing. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Drawing different types of projection techniques; Sketching multi-view drawings; Pictorial drawings of given multi-view drawings; Sketching auxiliary and sectional views; Finding intersection lines of different geometries & development of surfaces Theory of projections. Multi-view drawings. Pictorial drawings. Auxiliary views. Sectional views. Intersection and development. None 1 Compulsory
- Assignment and class work 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 75% during lecture. - 100% attendance during practical work session. 1. French, T. E. and Helsel, J. D. (2003), Mechanical Drawing: Board and CAD Techniques, Student Edition, 13th edition, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. 2. Giesecke, F.E., Mitchell, A., Spencer, H.C. and et al. (2002), Technical Drawing, 12th edition, Prentice Hall.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired CEng Computer Programming B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 1 - General Engineering Skill
3 The Course objectives are: Introduce students to computer based problem-solving. Understand how to design, develop, compile, and debug programs in a high level programming language. Understand how to develop programs to solve numerical engineering problems. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Develop programs using structured design methodology. Use language syntax and semantics and compilation and debugging techniques. Manipulate data structures and arrays and use recursion. Develop simple application programs using random number generators. Solve numerical problems using approximation and error bounds. Introduction to computers: hardware, software. Number representation in computers: fixed and floatingpoint numbers. Fundamental programming concepts: program organization, modularity in programming, algorithms, flow charts. Data types: intrinsic and user-defined data types, variables, initialization, assignment statements, control statements, loops. Input and output statements; files for input and output. Intrinsic and user-defined subprograms. Possible language: FORTRAN (latest version) or C. None 2 Compulsory
- Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 75% during lecture. - 100% attendance during practical work session. Glassborow, F. (2004), A Beginners Introduction to Computer Programming, Wiley. Chapman, S.J. (2003), Fortran 90/95 for Scientists and Engineers, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill Science /Engineering /Math.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired CEng Workshop Practice and Excursion B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 1 - General Engineering Skills
3 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand of the different types of construction materials used in civil engineering (cementitious, timber, steel). Understand of where and how materials are used in construction projects. Work with basic construction materials in a workshop/ laboratory and carry out simple tests. Understand basic workshop techniques and safety procedures associated with working with materials in a laboratory. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Knowledge of the different types of construction materials used in civil engineering (cementitious, aggregates, timber, steel). Knowledge of where and how materials are used in construction projects. Ability to work with basic construction materials in a workshop/ laboratory and carry out simple tests. Knowledge of basic workshop techniques and safety procedures associated with working with materials in a laboratory Cementitious materials (cement, lime) Concrete Timber and woodwork Steel and Aluminium Site visits 2 Compulsory lectures, laboratory, site visits, exercises. - individual workshop practice projects 100% - Minimum 75% during lectures. - 100% during workshop practice. Jim Forrest & Peter Jennings (1998), Workshop Construction (Workshop Practice), Special Interest Model Books. Alex Weiss (1998), Workshop Electrics (Workshop Practice), Special Interest Model Books. Workshop practice manuals.
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Module 2: Applied Mathematics

Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module 2 Applied Mathematics Students require a strong background in mathematics for successful completion of their Civil Engineering Studies, and training to develop their analytical skills. The primary objective of this module is to equip the student with a number of fundamental theories and techniques of mathematical science useful in engineering. In addition, the student will learn the fundamental theories of probability and statistics. The outcome is to enable students to develop the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, and probability and statistics theories in engineering. Total ECTS of the module 16 Courses of the Module Course Name Applied Mathematics I Applied Mathematics II Probability & Statistics
Course Number MATH 1101 MATH 1102 CENG
ECTS 6 6 4
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired MATH 1101 Applied Mathematics I B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 2 - Applied Mathematics
6 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand linear algebra; principles of vector and scalar measurement; definition and operation of matrices & determinants; basics of limit and continuity, basic rules of derivatives & their applications. Understand integrals, integration techniques and their application in volume, arc length, and surface area determinations. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Ability to apply linear algebra to various applications in Engineering. Ability to solve systems of linear equation using direct methods and iterative methods. Ability to determine the Eigen values and Eigen vectors of a given matrix. Vectors and vector spaces Matrices and determinants Limit and continuity Derivatives and application of derivatives Integration Application of Integrals None 1 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% Minimum of 75% during lectures 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Larson, R., Hostetler, R. P., and Edwards, B.H. (2005), Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 8th edition, Houghton Mifflin Company. S.Lang (2004), Linear Algebra, 3rdedition, Springer. Stewart, J. (2002), Calculus, 5th edition, Brooks Cole.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired MATH 1102 Applied Mathematics II B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 2 - Applied Mathematics
6 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand the principles of sequence and series; definition and operation of power series; principles of Fourier series; calculus of differential equations; and integral calculus of functions of several variables. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Apply different types of series to the solution of engineering problems. Differentiate and integrate functions of several variables during applications to various engineering problems. Sequence and Series Power Series Fourier Series Differential Calculus of Functions of Several Variables Integral Calculus of Functions of Several Variables MATH 1101 2 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% Minimum of 75% during lectures 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Ellis, R. and Gulick, D. (1998), Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 5th edition, Harcourt. Larson, R. (2002), Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 7th edition, Houghton Mifflin College Div. 1. Erwin Kreyszig (2005), Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th edition, Wiley.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired CEng Probability & Statistics B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 2 - Applied Mathematics
4 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand the fundamental theories of probability and statistics. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Apply the concepts of probability and statistics theories to applications in civil engineering. Introduction to probability theory. Random variables and random distribution. Discrete and continuous density functions. Bivariate distribution. Introduction to statistics. Frequency distributions. Measures of central distribution and dispersion. Regression and correlation coefficients. MATH 1101 3 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% Minimum of 75% during lectures 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Devore, J. L. (2007), Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 7th edition, Duxbury Press. Ang, A. H. and Tang, W. H. (2006), Probability Concepts in Engineering: Emphasis on Applications to Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2nd edition, Wiley.
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Module 3: Advanced Mathematics and Computational Methods

Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module 3 Advanced Mathematics Civil engineers need ability to formulate and solve engineering problems numerically. The objective of this module is to offer advanced mathematics techniques; and basic numerical methods and engineering applications. The outcome is students will be able to understand advanced mathematical techniques and be able to demonstrate knowledge of programming fundamentals and numerical methods. They will be able to plan, analyze, and write computer programs for numerical methods and basic engineering applications. Total ECTS of the module 9 Courses of the Module Course Name Advanced Mathematics Numerical Methods
Course Number MATH 2103 CENG
ECTS 6 3
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired MATH 2103 Advanced Mathematics B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 3 - Advanced Mathematics
6 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand the fundamental theories of ordinary partial differential equations, vector and complex analyses and their applications in civil engineering. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Apply the fundamental theories of ordinary partial differential equations, vector and complex analyses and their applications in civil engineering. Part I: Ordinary Differential Equations.; differential equation of the first order; ordinary linear differential equation of the second order. Part II: Vector Analysis; vector differential calculus; line and Surface Integral Part III: Complex Analysis; Complex Analytic Functions; Complex Integrals; Taylor and Laurant Series; Integration by method of residue. MATH 1102 3 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% Minimum of 75% during lectures 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Erwin Kreyszig (2005), Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th edition, Wiley. Stewart, J. (2002), Calculus, 5th edition, Brooks Cole. Ellis, R. and Gulick, D. (1998), Calculus with Analytic Geometry, 5th edition, Harcourt. Brown, J.W. & Churchill, R.V. (2003), Complex Variables and Applications, 7th edition, McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering /Math.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired CENG 2101 Numerical Methods B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 3 - Advanced Mathematics
3 Lecture 2, Lab. 3 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand the basics of mathematical modeling in engineering; Understand different numerical methods for determination of roots of equations, fundamentals of linear algebraic equations, least square regressions and interpolation methods, numerical differentiation and integration, Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Apply the basics of mathematical modeling in engineering; Apply numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations numerically. Mathematical Modelling Roots of Equations Linear Algebraic Equations Curve Fitting Numerical Differentiation and Integration Numerical Solution ff ODE CENG 1108 4 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% Minimum of 75% during lectures 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Chapra C.S. and Canale P.R. (2005), Numerical Methods for Engineers with Programming and Software Application, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill Education. Rao, S.S. (2002), Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists, Prentice Hall. Recktenwald, G.W. (2001), Introduction to Numerical Methods and MATLAB: Implementations and Applications, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall.
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Module 4: Engineering Mechanics

Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Module Name Module Number Rationale and objective of the module 4 Engineering Mechanics Engineering mechanics forms a foundational component of the engineering curriculum. This module lay the foundation for sound understanding of conservation of mass, conservation of linear and angular momentum, and conservation of energy and how they are applied to Engineering problems. The objectives of the module are to gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of mechanics and to acquire the ability to apply these principles to solving a wide range of engineering problems. The outcome is that students will demonstrate an ability to apply universal equilibrium conditions and understand the method of sections and its application in the determination of stress resultant in sections for simple and composite statically determinate systems. Total ECTS of the module 14 Courses of the Module Course Name Engineering Mechanics I Engineering Mechanics II Strength of Materials
Course Number CENG MENG CENG
ECTS 5 3 6
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired CENG Engineering Mechanics I B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 4 - Engineering Mechanics
5 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand the basic concepts of equations of static equilibrium, the determination of centroids and moments of inertia of bodies, and how to analysis of the behavior of systems with friction. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Ability to define and apply the concepts of equilibrium; Demonstrate familiarity with structural analysis of trusses, frames and beams and application of mechanics to engineering problems. Resultants of coplanar and non - coplanar force systems. Equations of equilibrium for coplanar and non - coplanar force systems. Equilibrium of simple structures: trusses, beams, frames and machines. Axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams and simple frames. Properties of surfaces - centroid, moment and product of inertia of bodies and areas. Static friction. None 1 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% Minimum of 75% during lectures 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Meriam, J.L. and Kraige, L.G. (2006), Engineering Mechanics (Statics), 6th edition, Wiley. Beer, F.P. and Johnston, R.E. Jr. (2007), Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Statics, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill Science/ Engineering /Math.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & Name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) MEng Engineering Mech. II (Dynamics) B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 4 - Engineering Mechanics
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Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired
Lab. & Home Total workshop Study contact practice Hrs. 3 2 0 5 5 After competing this course, students will be able to: Understand the basic principle of kinematics and kinetics of particles. Develop appropriate mathematical models that represent physical systems. Select appropriate coordinate systems for physical systems and analyze motion variables such as position, velocity and acceleration. Derive equations of motion that relate forces acting on systems and the resulting motion.
Tutorial & Seminars
Kinematics of particles: planar motion (rectilinear, curvilinear); choosing a coordinate system; conversions between systems; space curvilinear motion; free and constrained paths; relative motion between particles. Plane kinematics of rigid bodies: absolute motion; relative motion (velocity and acceleration); instantaneous centre of zero velocity; motion relative to rotating axes. Kinetics of system of particles: generalized Newtons second law; work and energy; impulse and momentum; conservation of energy and momentum. CEng 1111 (Engineering Mechanics I) 2 Compulsory - lectures, tutorials, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials. 1. Meriam, J.L. and Kraige, L.G. (2006), Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics), 6th edition, Wiley. 2. Beer, F. P., Johnston, R.E. Jr., and et al. (2006), Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Dynamics, 8th edition, McGrawHill Science/Engineering/Math. 3. Hibbler R.C., Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired CENG Strength of Materials B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 4 - Engineering Mechanics
6 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand how to develop and apply various analytical methods for determining the mechanical behaviour of solid bodies (for example: stress, strain, strength, stiffness, deflection, and stability) subjected to various types of loading which include: axial loading, bending, shear, torsion, or a combination. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering dealing with mechanics of materials under axial loading, torsion, bending, and combined loading. Draw axial force, torque, shear and moment diagrams of simple members subject to combined loading. Compute stresses and strains in simple members subject to axial loading, torsion, bending, and combined loading. Compute deflection of beams. Compute buckling load of compressive members. Design components to meet desired needs in terms of strength and deflection. Mechanical properties of materials. Classification of load carrying members. Stress and strain. Tension and compression members. Torsion of circular shafts. Power transmission. Flexural and shearing stresses. Compound stresses. Combined stresses. Mohrs circle. Buckling of compression members. 2 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% Minimum of 75% during lectures 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. Popov, E.P. (1998), Engineering Mechanics of Solids, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall. Morrow, H.I. & Kokernak, R.P. (2006), Statics and Strengths of Materials, 6th edition, Prentice Hall. Pytel, A. & Kiusalaas, J. (2002), Mechanics of Materials, 1st edition,
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Module 5: Social Science and Humanities

Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module 5 Social Sciences and Humanities The rationale of this module is that engineers need to communicate effectively with others outside of their own discipline, and a pre-requisite for communication is an understanding of other disciplines, and the social environment within which they will be working. The objective of he module is to improve students abilities to understand, and interact with, other disciplines outside of engineering and science, and also to gain an insight into, and an understanding of the social dynamics of their future work environment. Total ECTS of the module 13 Courses of the Module Course Name Sophomore English Civic & Ethical Education Introduction to Economics Equity and Gender
Course Number FLEN 1201 ECON 1201 GeED 1202 CEng
ECTS 4 3 3 3
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired FLEN 1201 Sophomore English B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 5 - Social Sciences & Humanities
4 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Improve and enhance writing skills in English. Develop advanced writing skills with emphases given to paragraph development by employing definition, exemplification, classification, cause and effect as well as comparison and contrast methods. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Apply the four forms of discourse, i.e. descriptive, narrative, expository and argumentative. Basic writing skills. Principles of writing. Patterns of paragraph development. Mechanics of writing. Essays of different discourse. None 1 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 75% during lectures Baker, B. A. and Baker, C. (2000), Writing with Contemporary Readings, Emc Pub. Strong, W. and Lester, M. (1996), Writer's Choice Grammar and Composition, Student edition, McGraw-Hill/Glencoe. Lanny, L. and Resnick, J. (2002), Text & Thought: An Integrated Approach to College Reading and Writing, 2nd edition, Longman. Camp, S.C. and Satterwhite, M.L. (2004), College English and Communication, 8th edition, McGraw-Hill College.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired GeED 1202 Civic & Ethical Education B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 5 - Social Sciences & Humanities
3 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand the essence and origins of the State and of Government; Understand the concept of citizens and citizenship; Understand the origins, essence and forms of constitution; Understand concepts such as morality, ethics and civic virtues. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Acquire concepts of a democratic society, values of citizenship and forms of governance in a given state. State, Government and Citizenship Learning about Constitutions Constitutional experience in Ethiopia Morality, Ethics and Civic virtues None 2 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 75% during lectures. Niemi, R.G. and Junn, J. (2005), Civic Education: What Makes Students Learn, Yale University Press. Callan, E. (2004), Creating Citizens: Political Education and Liberal Democracy, Oxford University Press.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired ECON 1201 Introduction to Economics B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 5 - Social Sciences & Humanities
3 3 The Course objectives are to: Understand the objective of the course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Develop familiarity with economic concepts such as scarcity, opportunity cost, laws of demand and supply, elasticity, competitive market, short-run production theory and profit maximization. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Demonstrate an understanding of problems and measurement of economic performances. Introduction: definition, scope, and methods of economics; basic economic problems and the economic system. Microeconomics: supply and demand; theory of production & costs; profit maximizing competitive markets; market imperfections. Macroeconomics: problems of the macro economy; national income accounting; aggregate demand & supply; economic policy instruments. None 1 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 75% during lectures Campbell R. M. and Stanley L. B. (2004), Economics: Principles, Problems, and Policies, 16th edition, Irwin/McGraw-Hill. Hyman, D.N. (1999), Economics, Mcgraw-Hill College. Samuelson, P.A & Nordhaus, W.D. (2004), Economics, 18th edition, McGrawHill/ Irwin. Baumol, W.J. and Blinder, A.S. (2005), Economics: Principles and Policy, 10th edition, South-Western College Pub.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & Name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng Equity and Gender B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 5 - Social Sciences & Humanities
3 Lecture
Lab. & Home Total workshop Study contact practice Hrs. 2 1 0 3 3 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Be sensitized to equity and gender issues in infrastructure planning, delivery and operation Recognize different types of social hierarchies Understand the role of social surveys Be sensitized to the importance of gender planning in development Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Define the terms equity and gender and understand their role in development, with particular reference to infrastructure planning Recognize social hierarchies and develop (socially) bias-free solutions Integrate gender planning into infrastructure service delivery options What is equity in a development context Equity and infrastructure delivery How to make bias-free decisions: recognizing hierarchies; types of hierarchy; recognition of dominant perspectives The role of social surveys Structuring surveys to achieve meaningful results Why is a recognition of gender important Implicit gender bias linked to established hierarchies Incorporating gender planning in infrastructure planning
Tutorial & Seminars
None 3 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials 1. Momsen H (2003) Gender and Development, Routledge Perspectives on Gender Series, Routledge, London. 2. Burke M and Eichler M (2008) The BIAS FREE Framework: A practical tool for identifying and eliminating social biases in health policy and strategy, by: Global Forum for Health Research, Geneva.
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Module 6: Structural Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering 6 Structural Engineering For any Civil Engineering structures, the first stage of design process is to analyze and ascertain the behavior of the structure under loads, to realize the stress resultants induced in the structures and components and selection of suitable material for the different structural components. The next stage to the analysis of structures is the designing part in which the decided material is proportioned to resist the calculated stress resultants. Hence, this module is devoted to familiarize students with concepts related to analysis of structures, material selection and design of structures, for their behavior under loading.
The Objective of the module is to provide students with an introduction to different materials used in civil engineering constructions, and the analysis of determinate and indeterminate structural systems common in Civil Engineering and design of structural systems. The topics included in the module focus the importance of usage of different types of materials used in the civil and urban engineering constructions, conventional theory behind structural analysis and earlier concepts of flexibility and stiffness approaches for structural analysis through the development of different methods till the recent days and design of structures using limit state method for different types of structural members viz. concrete, steel and timber. Total ECTS of the 28 module Courses of the Module Course Number Construction Materials Structural Engineering I Structural Engineering II Structural Engineering III Structural Engineering IV Structural Engineering V Course Name ECTS 3 5 5 5 5 5
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course title Degree program Module Module coordinator Lecturer ECTS Contact hours per week Course objectives and competencies to be acquired Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Structural Engineering I B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 6 Structural Engineering
5 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand the concepts of static and kinematical degrees of indeterminacies in the structures/components and their stability Know the possibilities of action of different types of loads on a structure/component Understand the effects of rolling loads on structures Understand the classical methods of determination of displacements in determinate structures Understand the analysis of indeterminate structures by energy concepts and to have an idea of differentiating the principles behind flexibility and stiffness approaches in structural analysis. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Quantify the static and kinematical indeterminacies in structures and identify the external and internal instability Derive the quantity of loads acting over a structure/component based o EBCS 1 and EBCS 8 provisions Draw and quantify influence lines for response functions like reaction, BM, SF, axial forces in truss members etc and to use the applications of influence lines Calculate the displacements at salient sections I statically determinate structures/components using classical methods used there for Determine the fixed end moments in fixed beams, distinguish the two broader approaches of analysis of indeterminate structures viz. flexibility and stiffness methods Analyze statically indeterminate structures by flexibility/force method Statistical determinacy, indeterminacy and stability of structures Loads on structures: dead, live, wind, and seismic loads as per EBCS 1 and EBCS 8 provisions Rolling loads and Influence lines for determinate structures Deflection of beams, frames and trusses: Double integration method, Moment-Area method, Conjugate Beam method, Energy methods - Castaglianos theorems, Maxwell- Betti law of reciprocal deflections virtual work method Fixed beams-Fixed end moment determination for different loading cases Indeterminate structures Flexibility and stiffness concepts Force method of analysis of indeterminate structures. Strength of Materials (CEng
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Compulsory Lectures, Tutorials and Projects
Minimum 80% attendance 1. Hibbler, R. C. (2005), Structural Analysis, 6th Edition, Prentice-Hall. 2. Leet, M., et al. (2004), Fundamentals of Structural Analysis, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill. 3. Harry West, Fundamentals of structural analysis 4. C.S. Reddy, Basic structural analysis
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course title Degree program Module Module coordinator Lecturer ECTS Contact hours per week Course objectives and competencies to be acquired Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Structural Engineering II B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 6 Structural Engineering
5 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand the different methods of analysis of indeterminate structures by stiffness/displacement approach Obtain a basic idea of using matrix formulation in analyzing indeterminate structures by force and displacement methods Understand ILD for indeterminate structures/frames and to highlight the use of ILD for obtaining maximum effect of response function on salient sections Understand the application of structural engineering analysis and design software and to perform analysis of frames Understand wind and earthquake load analysis on structures Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Perform independently the analysis of indeterminate beams, portals and simple frames by classical stiffness methods and by matrix methods Draw and quantify ILD for response functions in indeterminate structures and to use it for obtaining maximum effects of response functions at salient sections Use effectively the design software for analysis of indeterminate structures Analyze structures for wind and earthquake loads Analysis of indeterminate structures by displacement methods Slope deflection method, Moment distribution method, Kanis method Matrix method of structural analysis - flexibility and stiffness methods. Influence lines for indeterminate structures Beams and frames Use of computer language and software to solve structural analysis problems Analysis for wind and earthquake loads on structures
Pre-requisite Semester Status of the Course Teaching/Learning methods Assessment, evaluation & grading system Attendance requirements Literature/References
Structural Engineering I Compulsory Lectures, Tutorials and Projects
Minimum 80% attendance 1. Hibbler, R. C. (2005), Structural Analysis, 6th Edition, Prentice-Hall.
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2. Leet, M., Uwang., (2004), Fundamentals of Structural Analysis, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill. 3. Harry West, Fundamentals of structural analysis 4. C.S. Reddy, Basic structural analysis
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course title Degree program Module Module coordinator Lecturer ECTS Contact hours per week Course objectives and competencies to be acquired Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Structural Engineering III B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 6 Structural Engineering
5 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand the philosophy which underpins the use of EBCS 2 Apply basic design principles, characteristics and general design requirements of reinforced concrete with respect to EBCS 2 Understand the design of slabs, beams and columns of a simple structural system Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Design reinforced concrete structural components such as slabs, beams and columns Analyze the structural systems as a whole and carryout preliminary design of slabs and beams of such integrated systems Use computer program as a design tool Behavior of reinforced concrete Design philosophies Working stress, ultimate strength and limit state methods of design Limit state design method: Design of beams: singly and doubly reinforced rectangular beams and T-beams Limit state design method: Design for shear and bond Limit state design method: Design of one way solid, ribbed and continuous slabs Limit state design method: Two way solid Slabs Design of columns - Axially and eccentrically loaded columns Use of computer programs for repetitive works in designing
Structural Engineering II Compulsory Lecture, Tutorials, Projects
Minimum 80% attendance EBCS-2, Structural use of concrete 1995 EBCS 2 part 2- Structural use of Concrete 1995 Nilson A. H., Darwin, D., & Dolan, C. W., Design of concrete structures, Tata Mc.Graw-Hill pub.co. New Delhi Mac.Gregor, Reinforced concrete, Prentice Hall
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number CEng Course title Structural Engineering IV Degree program B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering Module 6 Structural Engineering Module coordinator Lecturer ECTS 5 Contact hours per week Course objectives and The Course objectives are (for students) to: competencies to be acquired Understand the principles behind the effect of torsion and inelastic redistribution of moments on beam design Understand the strip method of slab design Understand the philosophy which underpins the use of EBCS 3 Understand the basic design concepts and general design requirements of structural steel, based on EBCS 3 Understand the design procedure of simple steel structural elements and connections Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Design RC beams for the effect of torsion based on EBCS 2 provisions Analyze RC beams for inelastic redistribution of moments Perform slab analysis and design by strip method Carryout the design of simple steel structural elements and connections using the provisions of EBCS 3. Course description/ contents Torsion and inelastic Moment redistribution in beams Strip method of slab design Introduction Structural steel, Grades, Classifications of cross sections Tension members, Compression members, Combined bending and compression Flexural members, plate girder Structural connections Bolted and welded connections - and design of joint. Structural Engineering III Compulsory Lecture, Tutorials, Projects
Minimum 80% attendance EBCS-2, Structural use of concrete 1995 Nilson A. H., Darwin, D., & Dolan, C. W., Design of concrete structures, Tata Mc.Graw-Hill pub.co. New Delhi Mac.Gregor, Reinforced concrete, Prentice-Hall EBCS-3, Design of steel structures 1995 Negusse Tebadge, Design aid to EBCS-3 Robert Englekirk, Steel structures controlling behaviors
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through design, John Wiley & sons, Inc., New York Rokoch, A. J., Schaums outlines Structural steel design, Tata Mc.Graw-Hill pub. Co., New Delhi Cooper, S. E., with Chen, A. C., Designing steel structures Methods and cases, Prentice-Hall, New Jercy
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course title Degree program Module Module coordinator Lecturer ECTS Contact hours per week Course objectives and competencies to be acquired Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Structural Engineering V B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 6 Structural Engineering
5 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand the design concepts and designing of flat slabs using EBCS 2 provision Understand the principles behind using yield line theory and plastic analysis of structures for the design of RC slabs and steel members respectively Have knowledge of the properties of timber as a structural material and to understand the concepts of design of simple structural members of timber Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Design RC flat slabs using EBCS 2 provisions Design RC slabs using yield line theory Design steel members using plastic theory Design timber members for tension, compression and bending Design of RC flat slabs Yield line theory of slabs Plastic analysis and design of steel members Physical and mechanical properties of timber Design of timber members in tension, compression and bending Structural Engineering IV Compulsory Lecture, tutorials, project
Minimum 80% attendance EBCS-2, Structural use of concrete 1995 Nilson A. H., Darwin, D., & Dolan, C. W., Design of concrete structures, Tata Mc.Graw-Hill pub.co. New Delhi Mac.Gregor, Reinforced concrete, Prentice-Hall EBCS 5 Utilization of timber
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Module 7: Geotechnical Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering 7 Geotechnical Engineering Justification of the module Engineering properties of soils form a basic input to the salient design of foundations upon which dams, bridges, and buildings rest. An in-depth treatment of these properties assists practicing engineers to base their design on scientific basis. Short narrative on the aims and characteristics of the module This module is designed to introduce civil engineering students to the properties and behaviour of soil as an engineering material and their application in the solution of certain civil engineering problems such as compressibility of soil, seepage, retaining walls and stability of slopes. Moreover, the module is designed to introduce civil engineering students to the experimental determination of the properties and behaviour of soils and their application in the solution of certain civil engineering problems. Evaluate the state of stress in a soil mass. Calculate seepage volume through a soil mass. Estimate settlement magnitude of compressible soils. Evaluate lateral earth pressures on retaining walls. Perform slope stability analysis. Analyze and design shallow foundations by comparing capacity with load demands Design retaining walls by considering axial, sliding, and overturning loads Fundamentals of geology and the methods of studying the various rocks Total ECTS of the module 18
Courses of the Module Course Number Course Name Geotechnical Engineering I Geotechnical Engineering II Geotechnical Engineering III Engineering Geology ECTS 5 5 5 3
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & Name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng Geotechnical Engineering I B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 7 - Geotechnical Engineering
5 Lecture
Tutorial & Seminars
2 0 5 The student will be able to: (a) Knowledge Appreciate the necessity / scope / importance of Geotechnical engineering for civil and Urban Engineering. Identify and appreciate the material soil Understands soils physical and plasticity characteristics. Understand the profound impact of presence of water in soil on its behavior. Able to calculate quantum of flow through soil and energy dissipation across soil medium (confined and unconfined flow through soil). Have knowledge of compressibility of soils- immediate and time bound. Time rate analysis of consolidation and magnitude of compression, Mechanical compaction. (b) Skills Identifies the general engineering behavior of soil knowing some basic soil properties. Able to categorize soil into particular group knowing gradation and plasticity characteristics of soil. Calculate effective stresses in soil mass on which engineering behavior of soil depends. Capable of identifying the flow path of water particle through soil medium and quantify flow of water through soil. Able to quantify the magnitude of consolidation and work out its time dependency. Able to design and carry out field compaction of soil by mechanical means. History and development of Geotechnical Engineering. Geotechnical engineering problems in Civil & Urban Engineering. Three phase system of soil, physical and index properties. Unified soil classification, AASHTO soil classification and field identification of soils. Effective stress concept and Capillarity in soils. Permeability of soils and flow through soils, flow nets for confined and unconfined flow. Infiltration rate, extent, equilibrium. Consolidation of soils. Terzaghis one dimensional
Lab. & workshop practice 3
Home Study
Total contact Hrs. 5
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consolidation theory, time rate of consolidation and magnitude of consolidation. Laboratory test for determining consolidation characteristics. Mechanical compaction. Methods of compaction. None 4 Compulsory - lectures, Laboratory, assignments - Assignment, laboratory and Mid Exam 50% - Final Examination 50% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & 100% during laboratory sessions Budhu M. (2000), Soil Mechanics and Foundations, Wiley and Sons. Lambe, T. W., Whitman, R. V. (1999), Soil Mechanics, John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & Name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng Geotechnical Engineering II B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 7 - Geotechnical Engineering
5 Lecture
Tutorial & Seminars
2 3 5 The student will be able to: Knowledge Identifies the limiting equilibrium conditions and thereby derive strength of soil. Understands soil elasticity limit and stress and strains within that limit. Acknowledges the relation between principal stresses in soil and obtain unknown lateral stresses. Identifies failure surfaces and evaluate factor of safety against failure. Understands the failure mechanism of soil in foundation problem. Shallow foundations using Terzaghi[s and Meyerhof equations and field tests. Skills Calculate the shear strength of soil along a particular plane. Calculate stresses and strains in soil material due to applied external load with in its elastic limit. Will be able to quantify the magnitudes of pressures and forces soils can exert on retaining walls. Capable of identifying the failure planes/ weak planes in soil mass and can calculate the factor of safety against failure. Can calculate the bearing capacity of soils knowing its properties for different size shallow foundations. Shear strength of soils. Mohrs and Coulombs theories. Effective stress shear strength parameters. Measurement of shear strength in laboratory and field. Stresses in soil. Stresses in soil due to externally applied loads on its surface. Boussinesqs theory and Westergards theory. Contact stress distribution between foundation and soil. Lateral earth pressures. Active and passive pressures. Earth pressure at rest. Rankine and Coulombs analysis. Graphical solutions. Stability of slopes. Stability analysis of infinite and finite slopes. Taylors stability numbers. Swedish strip method. Friction circle method. Bearing Capacity of soils. Terzaghis and Meyerhofs analyses.Effect of water table on bearing capacity. Bearing capacity from field tests. CEng (Geotechnical Engineering I)
Home Study
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Semester Status of Course Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature
5 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials Das, B. M. (2005), Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 6th edition, Thomson Learning College. Craig, R.F. (2004), Craig's Soil Mechanics, 7th edition, Taylor & Francis. Powrie W. (2004), Soil Mechanics: Concepts and Applications, 2nd edition, Spon Press.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & Name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng Geotechnical Engineering III B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 7 - Geotechnical Engineering
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Tutorial & Seminars
2 3 5 The student will be able to: Knowledge Understand the necessity of investigation programme, able to determine suitable methods, depth and spacing of boreholes. Select and design type of shallow foundation. Understands the circumstances where deep foundations are necessary. Design types of structures for stability and structural safety. Identify the causes, problems associated with expansive soils, develop remedies for problems posed by it. Understand fundamental concepts associated with machine foundations. Simple methods of soil stabilization. Skills Plan and execute complete soil investigation programme. Design square, round and rectangular isolated footing conforming to EBCS and/or American codes. Design soil retaining structures as per the provisions of EBCS and/or American codes. Geotechnical investigation ; necessity of investigation, open pit and bore holes, spacing and depth of bore hole, sampling, testing, field methods. Introduction to EBCS provisions for bearing capacity determination and structural design of footings. Shallow isolated footings subjected to axial loads, axial load and bending, eccentric loadings. Settlements of footings. Introduction to deep foundations. Special footings; rectangular, trapezoidal combined footings and strap or cantilever combined footing. Design of mat footing; conventional method. Retaining structures; stability of retaining structuresoverturning, sliding and bearing pressure. Design of cantilever and counterfort retaining walls CEng (Geotechnical Engineering II) 6 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials
Home Study
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Literature
Bowles, J. E. (2001), Foundation Analysis and Design, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill. Das, B. M. (2006), Principles of Foundation Engineering, 6th edition, Thomson Learning Tefera, A. (1992 ), Foundation Engineering, AAU Printing Press,
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number CEng Course title Geology for Engineers Degree program B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering Module 7 Geotechnical Engineering Module coordinator Lecturer ECTS 5 Contact hours per week The Course objectives are (for students) to: Course objectives and Gain a basic understanding of the geotechnical competencies to be significance of earth materials, rock defects, structural acquired geology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, active tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, erosion and mass movement in civil engineering practice
Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course:
At the end of the course, students will be introduced to the relevant terminology, classifications and concepts with the aim of ensuring effective communication between engineers and engineering geologists in the geotechnical team. A geotechnical view of earth materials; Rock defects and structural geology; Geomorphology, landslides and surface deposits; Volcanoes , volcanic hazard, geothermal projects Earthquakes, active tectonics, micro-zoning, groundwater
Compulsory Lecture, tutorials, project
Minimum 80% attendance
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Module 8: Introduction to Infrastructure Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Module Number 8 Module Name Introduction to Infrastructure Rationale and Understanding the role that infrastructure plays is crucial efficient objective of the infrastructure delivery and management. The objective of this module is to module provide students with an understanding of what constitutes civil and urban engineering infrastructure and the role of that infrastructure in society. A further objective is to illustrate how urban infrastructure can be managed in a GIS (geospatial) environment. Total ECTS of the 3 module Courses of the Module Course Number ENGG 2 Course Name Introduction to Infrastructure ECTS 3
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering

Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng
Introduction to Infrastructure B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 8 - Introduction to Infrastructure
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Lectures Tutorials & Seminars Laboratory & Workshop Practice Home Study Total Contact Hours
Course Objectives & The Course objectives are (for students) to: Competences to be Acquired Understand what constitutes civil engineering infrastructure at a Federal and a local (city) level. Understand the role that infrastructure plays in urban society. Understand that options exist in service delivery and the choice of option is linked to social and economic factors. Illustrate how infrastructure can be portrayed as spatial information in a GIS and a CAD environment. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Link infrastructure solutions to different social and economic needs. Select potential options that exist within the major infrastructure
services, linked to different social and economic urban realities.

Course Description/Course Contents Pre-requisites Semester Status of Course Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements Recognize different infrastructure services on a digital map in a GIS environment and read their attributes. Definition of Infrastructure The nature, role and objective of different infrastructure services. Linking infrastructure to different social and economic conditions. Options for delivery of different infrastructure services. The impact of different infrastructure services on the physical environment. The relationship between infrastructure services and the cadastre. An introduction to GIS and CAD and the difference between them. Mapping infrastructure services in a digital (GIS and CAD) environment
None
Literature
No suitable textbook. Extensive course notes will be prepared.
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Module 9: Urban Water Infrastructure

Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering 9 Urban Water Infrastructure Water is a valuable resource that is also essential to life. Yet water stress and scarcity is becoming increasingly common internationally. In Ethiopia, which is considered relatively water rich, the point at which water is available does not correspond necessarily with the point of demand, resulting in many urban areas having only limited access to water. Under these circumstances urban water use needs to be managed in an holistic way to ensure that supplies are sustainable into the future at a level that can match urban growth. The objective of this module is to integrate all the major components of the urban water cycle and integrate theoretical aspect of hydraulics with the different applications in water supply and urban drainage. Students should be competent to apply their theoretical knowledge to address the major issues associated with the urban water cycle. Total ECTS of the 31 module Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module Courses of the Module Course Number Hydraulics I Hydraulics II Hydrology Water Engineering Urban Drainage Course Name ECTS 6 5 5 5 5
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng Hydraulics I B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 9 Urban Water Infrastructure
6 Lectures Tutorials & Seminars Laboratory & Workshop Practice Home Study Total Contact Hours
Course Objectives & The Course objective are (for students) to: Competences to be Acquired Understand the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics. Understand the basic laws of physical science (conservation of mass, energy and momentum) which govern the mechanics of fluid flow. Apply these laws to the flow of water through pipes. Understand the factors influencing the performance of centrifugal pumps Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: calculate the hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces on structures estimate the flow rates through pipes and orifices select suitably sized pipelines select appropriate pumps for typical clean water applications. Course Description/Course Properties of fluids. Contents Hydrostatics: Eulers basic equation, relative equilibrium. Hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces. Buoyancy and stability of floating bodies. Kinematics of fluid flow. Continuity and Bernoullis equations. Impulse and momentum principle and its applications. Boundary layer theory: Hydrostatics: pressure and its measurement the calculation of the resultant forces Principles of fluid flow: ideal fluids steady and uniform flows continuity, energy and momentum vortices Behaviour of real fluids: viscosity laminar and turbulent flow Reynolds No. Boundary layers Flow separation
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Lift and drag Strouhal No.
Flow in pipelines: shear stress in pipelines the Darcy-Weisbach equation head loss in pipelines head loss in fittings the hydraulic grade line. Pipelines in parallel and series. Pumps: pump efficiency, power consumption, pump curves, NPSH. pump selection. Introduction to Infrastructure
Crowe, C.T., Elger, D.F. & Roberson, J.A. (2004), Engineering Fluid Mechanics, 8th edition, John Wiley & Sons. Streeter, V.L., Wylie, B.E. and Bedford, K.W. (1997), Fluid Mechanics, 9th edition, McGraw Hill. Douglas, J.F., Gasoriek, J.M., Swaffield, J. and Jack, L. (2006), Fluid Mechanics, 5th edition, Prentice Hall.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng Hydraulics II B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 9 Urban Water Infrastructure
5 Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 3 0 3 8 Course Objectives & The Course objectives are (for students) to: Competences to be Acquired Understand the basic principle of flow through open-channels Understand different types of water-surface-profiles. Understand the principles of dimensional analysis Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Apply the principles of energy and conservation to open channel flow. Determine the relationship between flow, depth, velocity, roughness and slope. Design standard hydraulic structures. Apply dimensional analysis to physical modelling. Course Description/Course Contents
Different flow regimes (steady and uniform flow; gradually and rapidly varied flow). The Chezy and Manning equations. Specific energy and critical flow. Hydraulic jumps. In-channel hydraulic structures (weirs, spillways, flumes, sluice gates). Surface flow Profiles Dimensional Analysis
Pre-requisites Hydraulics I Semester Status of Course Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature Streeter, V.L., Wylie, B.E. and Bedford, K.W. (1997), Fluid Mechanics, 9th edition, McGraw Hill. Douglas, J.F., Gasoriek, J.M., Swaffield, J.and Jack, L. (2006), Fluid Mechanics, 5th edition, Prentice Hall. Munson, B.R, Young, D.F, Okiishi, T.H. (2006), Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 5th edition, Wiley and Sons.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng Hydrology B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 9 Urban Water Infrastructure
Course Objectives & The Course objectives are (for students) to: Competences to be Acquired Understand the various phases of hydrologic cycle; Precipitation, Evaporation, Infiltration, overland and Stream flow. Understand the relationship between storm intensity, duration and frequency relationships, Understand the impact that urban areas, and hardened surfaces, have on the overland and stream flow phases of he hydrological cycle, the how this affects the time of concentration of storms. Understand the principles of flood management. Understand the concept of interception and depression storage. Understand basic reservoir sizing. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Determine the impact of hardened surface on the run-off characteristics of an urban catchment. Estimate flood peaks and volumetric flows. Size retention and detention basins to attenuate flows. Size reservoirs. Course Description/Course Contents The hydrological cycle. Water catchments, urban catchments and the relationship between them. Precipitation, evaporation, infiltration and sediment stream flow. Measurement of rainfall. Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves, and runoff: stage-discharge relations, rating curves. Hydrographs Processing of hydrological data. Definition of a flood.
Pre-requisites Semester Status of Course Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements
Hydraulics II
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Literature
Brutsaert, W. (2005), Hydrology: An Introduction, Cambridge University Bridge. Viessman, W. and Lewis, G. L. (2002), Introduction to Hydrology, 5th edition, Prentice Hall. Chow, V.T., Maidment, D.R. & Mays, L.W. (1988), Applied Hydrology, McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions).
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Water Engineering B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 9 Urban Water Infrastructure
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Lectures Tutorials & Seminars Laboratory & Workshop Practice Home Study Total Contact Hours
Course Objectives & The Course objectives are (for students) to: Competences to be Acquired Understand the process steps involved in the supply of potable water. Understand the basic elements of water quality and the basic components of water treatment. Understand the principles of pressure waves and surges. Understand the design of water distribution networks. Understand the principles of demand management. Understand the socio-economic and environmental context of urban water supply and the relationship between them. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Carry out simple tests to determine the quality of potable water. Calculate flows and design networked water distributions systems. Define the measures required to improve water demand management. Select appropriate end-user systems of water supply based upon social, economic and environment conditions. Course Description/Course Water quality parameters: pH; hardness, turbidity; alkalinity and acidity; Contents buffering capacity. Basic treatment processes: settling; filtration; chlorination. Bulk Delivery pipeline systems: inertia (surge) pressures; on line storage. Secondary and Tertiary Distribution: pipeline network design; pump/ pipeline system optimisation. Valves and metering. Water demand management. Linking water supply to social and economic conditions. The relationship between water supply and resource management. Pre-requisites Hydraulics II Semester Status of Course Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature Twort A, Ratnayaka D and Brandt M (2000) Water Supply (5th Edition), International Water Association (IWA), London.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng Urban Drainage B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 9 Urban Water Infrastructure
Course Objectives & The Course objective are (for students) to: Competences to be Acquired Understand the way in which the construction of urban areas impacts upon the hydrological cycle. Understand the relationship between storm frequency, duration and intensity and the linkage to recurrence intervals for storms. Understand the different methods of calculating runoff, taking into account permeability variations. Be aware of the different structural interventions that can be made to modify the behaviour of storm water runoff. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Calculate the runoff from different types of habitat. Calculate storm flows for different return periods. Design drainage systems o manage stormwater flow. Design basic SUDS systems to alleviate stormwater flow in drains. Course Description/Course Contents Different methods of calculating runoff: the Log-Normal Method; the Rational Method; the Unit Hydrograph Method; the Probable Maximum Flood. Flood Routing. Critical storms and the impact on run-off arising from urbanization and the reduction in the time of concentration of run-off in an urban catchment. Stormwater Management system 1: Design of gutters, drains and culverts. Stormwater management system 2 (basic introduction): Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), comprising: introduction to sustainable urban drainage systems; source control: connection of roof water; soakaways; local area systems: detention ponds; treatment swales; infiltration; urban systems: retention ponds; wetlands. Hydraulics II; Hydrology
Viessman, W. & Hammar, M. J. (2004), Water Supply and Pollution
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Control, 7th edition, Prentice hall. Twort, A.C., Ratnayaka, D.D. & Brandt, M.J. (2000), Water Supply, 5th edition, Butterworth-Heinemann.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng Integrated Urban Water Systems B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering
9 Urban Water Infrastructure
Laboratory Home Total & Study Contact Workshop Hours Practice 2 0 3 5 5 Course Objectives & The Course objective are (for students) to: Competences to be Acquired Understanding the integrated nature of urban water as a system. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Apply an integrated approach to the different elements of the urban water system. Course Description/Course Contents 1. The Systems Approach What is a system; applying the systems approach. 2. Elements Water supply (conventional) review; urban drainage review; hydrology review; rainwater harvesting; greywater management. 3. Urban Users Community participation; equity and gender; domestic industrial and commercial use; services and firefighting; hospitals and schools. 4. System Descriptors Water quantities; water quality; spatial distribution (including topography); infrastructure. 5. Treatment Methods Water treatment; wastewater treatment; greywater treatment; reuse issues. 6. Dynamic Systems Dealing with urban growth projects and scenarios; planning for future water use. CEng (Water Engineering); CEng (Urban Drainage) 9 Elective Lecture, tutorial, project - Mid Exam 30% - mini project 25% - Final Examination 45% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials Grigg N (2002) Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure Management, by N Lewis Publishers. Butler D and Memon F (eds) (2006), Water Demand Management, International Water Association: London.
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Module 10: Urban Resource Infrastructure

Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering 10 Urban Resource Infrastructure Urban infrastructure is recognized increasingly as a component of a wider urban energy system. The objective of this module to understand the nature of this urban energy system and to situate the infrastructure services of sanitation and solid waste within this system. Different design approaches are provided for these two infrastructure services. Total ECTS of the 13 module Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module Courses of the Module Course Number CEng CEng CEng Course Name Sanitation Solid Waste Management Urban Energy Supply ECTS 5 4 4
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Sanitation B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 10 - Urban Resource Infrastructure
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Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 3 0 3 8 Course Objectives & The Course objectives are (for students) to: Competences to be Acquired Understand the options available for sanitation and the technical, social and economic factors influencing the choice of option. Understand the design principles of on-site sanitation systems. Understand the design principles behind gravity sewer networks for settled and non-settled sewerage. Understand the purpose behind the design of urine separation toilet systems. Understand the resource recovery system for urine and faecal material. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Select an appropriate sanitation system for a given set of social, economic and technical conditions. Design on-site sanitation systems. Design sewerage systems for both high- and low- settleable solids load. Design a sanitation system for the collection, storage and re-use of
urine and faecal material.

Course Description/Course Contents Pre-requisites Semester Status of Course Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements Review of Sanitation Options. Sanitation and Health. Sanitation linked to social and economic determinants. Different Management Concepts in Sanitation Sanitation as: an individual responsibility; a collective system; a resource. Design of ventilated improved pit latrines. Sewer design Hydraulic design based upon minimum settling velocity. Hydraulic design based upon minimum tractive tension. Urine separation and the management of human waste as a resource.
Literature
Mara D (1996) Low Cost Sanitation, John Wiley: London.
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Solid Waste Management B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 10 - Urban Resource Infrastructure
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Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 3 0 3 8 Course Objectives & The Course objectives are (for students) to: Competences to be Acquired Understand the nature of solid waste generated by households. Understand the options available for disposal of the household waste. Understand the principles of waste composting. Understand the design concepts for landfill sites, including the generation and recovery of methane. Understand the classification system for industrial and hazardous waste. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Estimate the composition of household waste. Select and design a solid waste management system. Select and design a landfill site. Identify, review and classify industrial and hazardous waste generators. Calculate the methane gas recovery potential of a landfill site. Course Description/Course Solid waste: definition and characteristics Contents Types of solid wastes.
Source of solid wastes. Properties of solid wastes. Solid waste separation at source
Solid waste management: Design of waste composting sites Design of conventional solid waste landfill sites. Design of landfill sites for methane recovery. Alternative systems for the bulk disposal and treatment of solid waste. Industrial and Hazardous wastes: Classification systems for industrial and hazardous waste. An introduction to disposal and treatment options for industrial and hazardous waste.
Pre-requisites Semester Status of Course
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Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements
Literature
Rogers WO Okot-Uma et al (2000) Waste Management in Developing Countries, Commonwealth Secretariat: London.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng Urban Energy Supply B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 10 - Urban Resource Infrastructure
Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 3 0 3 8 Course Objectives & The Course objectives are (for students) to: Competences to be Acquired Understand how energy is defined in an urban context. Understand the role of carbon dioxide in global warming. Understand the role of electricity consumption as an energy indicator. Understand the features of an integrated energy system (optimizing imported electricity, solar power, methane generation). Understand the key elements of renewable and sustainable energy. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Estimate the overall usage of energy in a city. Estimate the carbon dioxide production from a city. Describe the range of renewable energy resources available for urban areas. Describe the features of an integrated urban energy system. Design a solid waste management system for methane recovery Course Description/Course Contents Define energy in an urban context. Describe the role of carbon dioxide and electricity consumption as energy indicators. The key features of integrated energy systems. Elements of renewable and sustainable energy supply in urban areas: solar energy; geothermal energy; methane generation. Further develop the principles of solid waste managements mainly on waste reduction, reuse of materials, and recovery of materials and energy.
Pre-requisites Semester Status of Course Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature Leitman J (1996) Energy Environment: Linkages in the Urban Sector,World Bank Urban Management Program Volume 11, World Bank: Washington.
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Module 11: Urban Movement Network Infrastructure Department of Civil Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering 11 Urban Movement Networks Rapid urbanization, issues of climate change and the oil crisis are changing perceptions and priorities in urban road and transport policy. The objective of this course is to provide engineers with a deeper understanding of multi-modal movement systems coupled with an ability to design both the roads and the networks for different users in different socio-economic contexts. 14
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Courses of the Module Course Number CEng CEng CEng Course Name Introduction to Urban Movement Networks Movement Network Design Structural Pavement Design ECTS 3 6 5
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Introduction to Urban Movement Networks B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 11 - Urban Movement Networks
3 Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 1 0 3 3 The Course objective are to: Understand the concept of spatial structuring elements in forming a city. Understand the nature and purpose of different modes of travel, and their linkage to socio-economic conditions. Understand different types of roads and pathways and relate these to different types of modal transport use. Understand the relationship between the structural design of a pavement, pavement surface types and use of the pavement by different modes of transport. Understand the impact that the movement network has on the urban drainage pattern of an urban area. The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Describe the most common modes of transport and their socioeconomic implications. Plan a simple movement network for an urban area, providing key structuring elements and access for different modalities of transport. Describe the most common surfacing options for movement networks and the benefits and disadvantages of each. Describe (qualitatively) the impact of a movement network on the urban drainage network. Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
The importance of urban structure. The concept of structuring elements. The nature of a movement network. Modal transport options. The linkage between modal options and socio-economic conditions. Separation vs integration in multi-modal systems. Elements of a pavement: functionality vs structural integrity. Different surface finishes and pavement options. The linkage between the movement network and the urban drainage network. Pre-requisites CEng (Introduction to infrastructure) Semester 4 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments
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Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature
- Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials OFlaherty C (1996) Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering, Butternwork Heniemann Banister D 2002() Transport Planning,(transport, Development and Sustainability) Second Edition, Taylor and Francis
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Movement Network Design B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 11 - Urban Movement Networks
6 Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 4 3 0 5 7 The Course objective are to: Understand the space requirements of different modes of transport, including pedestrians. Understand the framework within which transportation planning operates (legislation, and the economic and social factors influencing choice) linked to different modes of transport. .Understand the principles of geometric design for roads carrying vehicular traffic. Understand the elements of geometric design: sight distance, horizontal alignment: design of circular and transition curves; vertical alignment: grade selection and design of vertical curves; combinations of horizontal and vertical alignment; intersections and interchanges. Understand mass haul diagrams. The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Rationaise the benefits of different modes of transport. Calculate width requirements for different modal users. Apply the concepts of geometric design to the physical design of urban roads and highways. Calculate earthwork quantities and develop a mass-haul diagram. Select surface materials for different modal uses in a movement network. Width requirements for different modal users. Geometric design of roads: Design controls and criteria; Design of urban highways and their cross-section elements lane and shoulders, sidewalks, medians, and pedestrian crossings; Elements of geometric design sight distance, horizontal alignment: design of circular and transition curves; vertical alignment: grade selection and design of vertical curves; combinations of horizontal and vertical alignment; Design of intersections and interchanges. The properties of different surfacing materials. Transport policy legislation. Transport options linked to spatial scale. CEng (Introduction to Urban Movement Networks) 5 Compulsory Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
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- lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials Wright, P. H. and Karen, D. (2003), Highway Engineering, 7th edition, Wiley. Rogers, M. (2003), Highway Engineering, Blackwell Science Ltd. Mannering, F. L., Kilareski, W. P., & Washburn, S. S. (2004), Principles of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis, 3rd edition, Wiley. Ethiopian Road Authority Manual, 2003.
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Structural Pavement Design B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 11 - Urban Movement Networks
5 Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 3 0 5 5 The Course objective are to: Understand the relationship between traffic loading and pavement structure. Understand the soil classification system for sub-grade materials. Understand the formation of a pavement structure and the purpose of different layers. Understand the design process for transferring load to the sub-grade. Understand the nature of bituminous materials used for road surfacing. Understand the properties of alternative surfacing materials concrete, stone and their use under different loading conditions. Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Calculate traffic loading on a road pavement. Select materials for the construction of a road pavement. Analyse a natural sub-base material and calculate the strength. Design a road pavement for different loading conditions. Select appropriate asphalt mixtures for road surfacing. Course Description/Course The relationship between traffic volume and loading on the pavement Contents structure. Stresses in pavement structures. The structural pavement formation: sub-grade; sub-base; base course; surfacing; and the structural design of pavements. Soil classification for Subgrade materials. AASHTO method of flexible pavement design. Stabilized pavement materials. Bituminous materials: sources and properties of binders; types of asphalt mixtures. An introduction to the design of flexible pavement structures using ERA and AACRA design procedures. Pre-requisites CEng (Movement Network Design) Semester 6 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% Grading System - Final Examination 60% Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials
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Huang, Y.H. (2003), Pavement Analysis & Design, 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall. Ritter L. J., Paquette, R.J. and Wright, P. H. (2003), Highway Engineering, 7th edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Garber, N.J. & Hoel, L.A. (2001), Traffic & Highway Engineering, 3rd edition, Thomson-Engineering Ethiopian Road Authority Manual, 2003
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Module 12: Introduction to Urban Management Department of Civil Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering 12 Introduction to Urban Management The design and management of urban infrastructure operates within an framework that encompasses other professional disciplines, as well as within a legal framework that defines the Aims, Powers, and Duties of an Urban Local Government Authority in Ethiopia. The objective of this module is to provide a basic understanding of the system of local government, the relationship between different tiers of government, and the relationship between different professionals working in local and Regional Government. This knowledge is intended to provide the introductory framework for the management-based modules that follow (modules 13-16). 3
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Introduction to Urban Management B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 12 - Introduction to Urban Management
3 Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 1 0 3 3 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Understand the system of local government in Ethiopia and the powers of local government; Understand the relationship between different tiers of government Understand the relationship between local government the private sector and civil society. Understand the role of different professionals working in local and Regional Government. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Describe the system of local government in Ethiopia and the powers of local government; Describe the relationship between different tiers of government Describe the relationship between local government the private sector and civil society. Describe the role of different professionals working in local and Regional Government. The relationship between different levels of government as defined by the constitution. Aims, Powers and Duties of Urban Local Government Authorities (ULGAs). The role of Kabeles. The relationship between local government and the private sector. The relationship between local government and civil society. Different components of local government. Urban Governance. Urban Finance. Urban Planning. Land Administration. The role of professionals in local and regional government. Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
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CEng 1412 (Introduction to Infrastructure) 3 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60%
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- Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials 1. Davey K (1993) Elements of Urban Management, World Bank Urban Management Program Volume 11, World Bank: Washington. 2. Mumtaz B and Wegelin E (2001), Guiding Cities, World Bank Urban Management Program Volume 11, World Bank: Washington.
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Module 13: Spatial Data and Information Management Department of Civil Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering 13 Spatial Data and Information Management The Rationale for the module derives from the need for graduates to understand spatial data management and the relationship between real and virtual space. The objective of the module is to provide students with a level of knowledge and understanding that will provide familiarity with traditional surveying techniques and to translate survey data into a GIS environment using databases and GIS software. It is also the objective to familiarise students with the range of modern surveying and mapping techniques that exist and to be able to use these in an integrated spatial data environment. 13
Courses of the Module Course Number CEng CEng CEng Course Name Spatial Data and Information Management I Spatial Data and Information Management II Survey/GIS Camp ECTS 5 5 3
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Spatial Data and Information Management I B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 13 Spatial Data and Information Management
5 Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 3 0 5 5 The Course objective are to: Understand the concept of spatial data, and its use in civil and urban engineering applications. Understand fundamental surveying techniques (distance measurement, levelling, trigonometry, traversing). Appreciate the impact of errors on survey measurement. Understand the application of GIS in civil and urban engineering. The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Use surveying equipment to level, set out, traverse and create a tacheometric map. Read an electronic map in GIS format and interpret the data. Spatial data for civil and urban engineering applications. Distance measurement. Coordination systems. Determination of heights. Theodolite measurement. Traversing and Tacheometry. Introduction to GIS-based spatial data. CEng (introduction to infrastructure) 4 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials 1. Whyte W and Paul R (1997) Basic Surveying (4th Edition), Elsevier Science and Technology. 2. Chambers R and Skinner C (2003) Analysis of Survey Data, John Wiley and Sons: United Kingdom. Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Spatial Data and Information Management II B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 13 - Spatial Data and Information Management
5 Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 1 2 5 5 The Course objective are to: Understand how to set out vertical and horizontal curves. Have a basic understanding of GPS. Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry. Understand how to structure information in a database format Understand how to input the data into a GIS software system. Integrate data from various sources and be able to analyse that data. The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Set out horizontal, transition and vertical curves. Design a simple database. Input data from various sources and integrate the data. Use GIS for managing spatial data. Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
Directional change in road planning and design. Horizontal, transition and vertical curves. Fundamentals of GPS, remote sensing and photogrammetry. Introduction to GIS (Raster, Vector, Geo-referencing, Projects and Scale). Relational databases (principles and database construction). Spatial queries and analysis
CEng 2512 (Spatial Data and Information Management I) 5 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials 1. Longley P. Maguire M, Goodchild D, and Rhind D (2005) Geographical Information Systems and Science, John Wiley and Sons: United Kingdom.
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Survey/GIS Camp B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 13 - Spatial Data and Information Management
3 Lectures Tutorials Laboratory & & Seminars Workshop Practice Home Study Total Contact Hours
1 0 3 2 4 This course consolidates the knowledge gained in the two theoretical courses described above, by applying this knowledge in a practical situation. The Course objective are to: Enable the students to carry out surveying applications related to distance measurement, Assess the accuracy of different surveying techniques and identify appropriate techniques for different applications. Understand how to transfer their work into a spatial database format and a GIS system. The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: demonstrate basic application of surveying techniques for measuring distances, angles, areas, volumes, and curves. Carry out a practical surveying exercise. Design and build a database from the collected data. Integrate other datasets into the database. Set up the spatial database in a GIS environment.
Setting out, distance measurement, traversing and tacheometry. Use of GIS and tabular databases for data integration and incorporation of different spatial and non-spatial data sets. Field Practice in the above.
CEng (Spatial Data and Information Management II.) 5 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials Whyte W and Paul R (1997) Basic Surveying (4th Edition), Elsevier Science and Technology. Chambers R and Skinner C (2003) Analysis of Survey Data, John Wiley and Sons: United Kingdom.
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Module 14: Spatial, Environmental and Resource Management Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module 14 Spatial, Environmental and Resource Management All urban infrastructure has an impact on the physical environment, to a greater or lesser extent. In parallel much of that infrastructure is involved with the use of natural resources. The objective of this course is, firstly, to give students a basic understanding of spatial design principles and then, within that spatial framework to (a) provide a knowledge of the principles and methods of environmental management and the concept of sustainable development; and (b) show the extent of the resource use in infrastructure delivery, and link this to improved environmental and financial management. 15
Courses of the Module Course Number CEng CEng CEng Course Name Architecture and Urban Design Environmental Management Resource Management ECTS 5 5 5
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Architecture & Urban Design B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 14 Spatial, Environmental and Resource Management
5 Home Total Laboratory Study Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 3 0 5 5 At the end of this course, students would understand to: Lectures Tutorials & Seminars Define and discuss the nature and origin of architecture Enumerate the basic elements of architecture Distinguish the different types of ancient and modern architecture Use intelligently and aesthetically space, structure and function applied to the building. Establish an environmental assessment in building construction. Construct and define mode of architecture in relation to climatic and site condition. Draw architectural drawing, structural drawing, sanitary, and electrical layout for residential and commercial establishments. Draw and read drawings from some civil engineering projects like dams, bridges, towers, and so on.
Introduction to Architecture: Definition of terms, Principles of architecture, Codes and minimum requirements, Basic elements of Architecture, Modifying elements of architecture, Aesthetic Design, Climatic and Site Condition, Landscape Architecture Space, Structure and Function: Space and Structure, Space and Function, Relationship between the specified terms Construction and Structure Related to Architecture: Types of structures related to architecture. Architectural breakthrough and famous structures, Role of architects and civil engineers Architectural Drawing: Vicinity map, Site development plan, Floor plans, Elevations, Sectioning( long and short direction), Perspective, Different types of templates for architectural designs Structural Drawing: Beam details, Column-Footing details, Foundation plans, Slab, staircase, and balusters, Roof framing detail Electrical Drawing and Power Layout: Power Layout, Lighting layout, Riser diagram, Symbols and legends used in electrical drawings, Load schedule and computation Sanitary Drawing: Plumbing layout, CWL and DWL, Isometric view of plumbing details, Plan and elevation of septic tanks, Symbols and legends used in sanitary drawings Planning and Drawing of Building Accessories: Details of connections, Details of Toilet and bath, Roofing details
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Review of Drawing for some civil engineering projects: Road construction drawings, Bridge construction drawings, Other CE structure Pre-requisites Semester Status of Course Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature 6 Compulsory Lecture, tutorials, Demonstration and visual presentation Drawing Plates and Projects 50% Final exam 50% Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials Lorraine Farrelly, (2007), The Fundamentals of Architecture, AVA Publishing. Mostafa Abd-El-Barr, Hesham El-Rewini , (2004), Fundamentals of Computer Organization and Architecture, Wiley-Interscience. Edward Allen, Joseph Iano, (2003), Fundamentals of Building Construction : Materials and Methods, Wiley publishers; 4th edition. Forrest Wilson, Ron Keenberg, and William Loerke, (1990), Architecture: Fundamental Issues, Van Nostrand Reinhold.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng Environmental Management B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 14 Spatial, Environmental and Resource Management
Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 3 0 5 5 Course Objectives & The Course objectives are (for students) to: Competences to be Understand the objectives and practice of environmental management, through Acquired knowledge of the following methods: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Environmental Management Plans (EMS) Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Participate in the practice of environmental management through knowledge of EIA, EMS and SEA Use basic EIA methods and recognise good EIA reports Choose appropriate approaches and methods for public participation in environmental management Carry out a strategic environmental assessment of plans and programs Course Description/Course Philosophy and methodology of environmental assessment and Contents management Introduction to methods, including mitigation measures Constraints to implementation Developing EIA reports: he overlay, checklist, matrix and framework methods Criteria for good EIA reports Public participation for local knowledge and design input for engineering facilities Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of plans and programs Introduction to Environmental Management Systems (EMS) (ISO 14 000) Pre-requisites CEng (Geospatial and Information Management I), CEng (Survey/GIS Camp) Semester 8 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning - lectures, class works, assignments Methods Assessment/Evaluation & - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% Grading System - Final Examination 60% Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials Literature Morgan R (1999) Environmental Impact Assessment: A Methodology and Perspectives, Kluwer Academic Publishers. Morris P and Therival R (2001) Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment, 2nd Edition, UCL Press: London.
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Leitmann J (1995) Rapid Urban Environmental Assessment: Lessons from Cities in the Developing World - Volume 2: Tools and Output, Urban Management Series, World Bank: Washington. Leitmann J (1995) Rapid Urban Environmental Assessment: Lessons from Cities in the Developing World - Volume 1: Methodology and Preliminary Findings, Urban Management Series, World Bank: Washington.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) CEng Resource Management B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 14 Spatial, Environmental and Resource Management
Tutorials Laboratory & Home Study Total Contact & Seminars Workshop Practice Hours 2 3 0 5 5 Course Objectives & The Course objectives are (for students) to: Competences to be Understand the concepts of sustainable development and resource Acquired management, particularly with respect to urban infrastructure delivery and management Understand how to develop a resource management model for different infrastructure systems, covering water supply, sanitation, solid waste management and movement networks Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Develop a resource management model for different infrastructure systems, covering water supply, sanitation, solid waste management and movement networks Course Description/Course Sustainable development: definition of terms, application to infrastructure Contents delivery and management, and approaches Resource management: definition of terms, application to infrastructure delivery and management and areas of application Review cost benefit analysis and Return on Investment Develop a resource management model for a water supply system applying different levels of value to water as a resource. Develop a resource management model for human waste reuse as a fertiliser and compare with chemical fertiliser use Develop a resource management model for solid waste management, including the generation of methane gas from landfill sites and its use for electricity production Develop a resource and financial management model for a small urban movement network, linking road pavement area and structure to cost and benefit for different users Pre-requisites CEng (Environmental Management), CEng (Engineering Economics) Semester 9 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning - lectures, class works, assignments Methods Assessment/Evaluation & - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% Grading System - Final Examination 60% Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials Literature Grigg N (2002) Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure Management, by N Lewis Publishers. Lahti P, Calderon E, Jones J, Risberman M and Stuip J, Towards Sustainable Urban Infrastructure: Assessment Tools and Good Practice, by, publication details awaited.
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Module 15: Financial and Construction Management Department of Civil Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering 15 Financial and Construction Management Whilst the design and construction of civil engineering works is built on a technical knowledge and skills base, it must still be justified as an economic benefit. This module is intended to provide students with the basic economic and financial knowledge to enable them to develop economic analyses and manage infrastructure as an asset. 14
Courses of the Module Course Number CEng CEng CEng Course Name Engineering Economics Asset Management Labor-based Construction Management ECTS 5 4 5
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Engineering Economics B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 15 - Financial and Construction Management
5 Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 3 0 5 5 The Course objective are to: Understand the basic concepts of engineering economics. Understand the time value of money. Understand the concepts behind benefit-cost analyses. Understand the concept of depreciation. Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Describe the most common modes of transport and their socioeconomic implications. Calculate present and future worth and rates of return on investment. Choose among investment alternatives. Develop benefit-cost analyses. Calculate depreciation of different machinery and infrastructure asssets Prepare a simple economic feasibility study Course Description/Course Contents Basic concepts Annual, discrete and periodic compounding Present and future worth Rate of return and payback periods Benefit-cost ratio Depreciation and equipment replacement
CEng (Introduction to Economics) 5 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials 1. Sepulveda J, Souder W and Gottfried B Theory and Problems of Engineering Economics by Shaums Outline Series McGraw-Hill, New York. 2. Sullivan W, Wicks E and Luxhoj J (2003), Engineering Economy, (12th Edition), Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Asset Management B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 15 - Financial Management of Infrastructure
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Tutorials Laboratory & Home Study Total Contact & Seminars Workshop Hours Practice 2 2 0 4 4 Course Objectives & The Course objective are to: Competences to be Acquired Understand the basic concepts of asset management. Understand the relationship between asset condition and residual value Understand the concepts behind benefit-cost analyses. Understand the concept of depreciation. The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Develop a construct of an asset management plan for urban infrastructure. Identify and map a city or towns urban infrastructure. Carry out a survey of infrastructure and develop a condition index. Develop a costing plan for infrastructure, incorporating replacement cost and maintenance budgets. What are assets What constitutes an urban infrastructure asset base Compiling an inventory of assets Assessing the condition of assets The concept of unit costs (rates) Cost and value a asset inventory Constructing a budget for an asset management plan Linking the asset inventory to a spatial information system Pre-requisites CEng (Engineering Economics) Semester 5 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Meth. - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% Grading System - Final Examination 60% Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials Literature 1. UDCBO (2008)Urban Infrastructure Asset Management Plan: Operational Manual, produced by UDCBO, Ministry of Works and Urban Development, Federal Government of Ethiopia. 2. National Research Council Canada (2004) Municipal Infrastructure Investment Planning Report (MIIP): A Primer on Municipal Infrastructure Asset Management (for selected Canadian Cities), Report B-5123.3. Available on the internet. 3. United States Department of Transportation (1999) Asset Management Primer. 4. Fox W (1994) Strategic Options for Urban Infrastructure Management, Urban Management Series, World Bank:Washington. Course Description/Course Contents
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Labor-based Construction Management B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 15 - Financial Management of Infrastructure
4 Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 2 0 4 4 The Course objective are to: Understand the basic concepts of labour-based construction and the differences to machine based construction. Understand the principles of time based costing and labour productivity Understand the various construction operations and their management with manual labour. Understand the contracting operation for labour-based construction. The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Choose between labour and machine based construction for different tasks. Develop labour productivity rates for different tasks. Manage different construction activities using labour as the primary resource. Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
What is labour-based construction Comparison of labour and machine based construction The concept of decent work Labour productivity and task-based costing Setting out works Earthworks management Materials handling (loading, discharging, laying, spreading) Compaction of Materials. Road surfacing Temporary works Small contractor development for labour-based construction Pre-requisites CEng (Geospatial and Information Management I) Semester 5 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% Grading System - Final Examination 60% Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials Literature 1. Larcher P (1998) Labour-based Road Construction: A State of the Art Review, ITDG Publishing: United Kingdom. 2. UDCBO (2008) Labour-based Construction Methods for Roads and Stormwater Drains, produced by UDCBO, Ministry of Works and Course Description/Course Contents
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Urban Development, Federal Government of Ethiopia. 3. UDCBO (2008) Construction Supervisor Training Manual, produced by UDCBO, Ministry of Works and Urban Development, Federal Government of Ethiopia. 4. UDCBO (2008) Small Contractor Training Manual, produced by UDCBO, Ministry of Works and Urban Development, Federal Government of Ethiopia.
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Module 16: Professional Practice

Department of Civil Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering 16 Professional Practice The post-internship phase of the degree program links theoretical knowledge to practical application. This course exposes students to the roles and relationships that exist between different actors involved with the project cycle and enables them to work with the different tools used to create those relationships, particularly the contract document that links clients, consultants and contractors. The course also provides a basic knowledge of contract management. 8
Courses of the Module Course Number CEng CEng Course Name Professional Practice I Professional Practice II ECTS 4 4
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Professional Practice I B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 16 - Professional Practice
4 Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 2 0 4 4 The Course objective are to: Understand the project cycle and the principles of project development; Understand the different types of drawings and their role. Understand the concepts and content of engineering contracts; The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Prepare reports for technical and non-technical audiences Read different types of drawings and extract quantities from drawings. Assemble a contract document. Manage an infrastructure contract. Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
The Project Life Cycle; Roles and Relationships in design and Construction; Design and construction procedure of public projects; Preparation of Terms of Reference for Consultants; The role of drawings in a contract; Different types of drawings (architectural, engineering, structural, service industry). Quantity surveying: material take off preparation and writing of bill of quantities; Types of Civil Engineering construction contracts; Contract documents; Conditions of contract; Bidding theory, Preparation of tender, Tender appraisal, Types of specifications, Specification writing, Administration of contract, settlement of claims, Project cost estimation; site supervision; measurement and value of work. Pre-requisites CEng (Internship), CEng (Construction Materials), CEng (Architecture & Urban Design) Semester 9 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% Grading System - Final Examination 60% Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials
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Adriaanse J (2004) Construction Contract Law, Palgrave Macmillan Seeley I and Murray P (2001) Civil Engineering Quantities, Palgrave Macmillan FIDIC (1991) Conditions of Contract for Works of Civil Engineering Construction UDCBO (2008) Specifications for Labour-based Contracts, Ministry of Works and Urban Development, Federal Government of Ethiopia. UDCBO (2008) Small Contractor Training Manual, produced by UDCBO, Ministry of Works and Urban Development, Federal Government of Ethiopia. UDCBO (2008) Standard Contract Document for Small Contractors produced by UDCBO, Ministry of Works and Urban Development, Federal Government of Ethiopia.
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Professional Practice II B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 16 - Professional Practice
4 Lectures Tutorials & Seminars Laboratory & Workshop Practice 0 Home Study Total Contact Hours
2 2 4 4 The Course objective are to: to introduce the fundamentals of equipment characteristics, uses and productivity. The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Students gain knowledge in machine selection, scheduling, equipment productivity and operating costs. Types of construction equipment; Compressors and pumps; Equipment for earth work: Trenching, dredging and tunneling equipment, Power excavators and cranes; Foundation equipment Concreting equipment; Compactors and paving equipment; Aggregate production equipment; Choosing construction equipment; Construction equipment scheduling CEng (Professional Practice I ) 10 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials Peurifoy R, Schexnader C and Shapira A (2005) Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, Series in Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill Nunally S (2000) Managing Construction Equipment, Prentice Hall Schaufelburger J (1999) Construction Equipment Management, Prentice Hall
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Module 17: Design Project

Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module 17 Design Project The rationale for this model is to provide a setting that will enable students to carry out a design project using a team approach requiring interaction with practitioners; development of a team project report; and make a formal presentation. Tow design projects enable the student to gain this exposure with different types of project. The objective is that students will be able to take a design project that includes various fields of civil and urban engineering and develop a project design; be able to demonstrate ability to determine required information, collect required data, analyze data and evaluate what needs to be done: and be able to develop a project design as a team and report on the design. Total ECTS of the module 12 Courses of the Module Course Name Design Project I Design Project II
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired CENG Design Project I B.Sc. in Civil Engineering 17 - Design Project
6 Lecture 1, Lab. 3
The Course objectives are (for students) to: Enable students to develop and demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and skills. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course:
Course Description/Course Contents Pre-requisites Semester Status of Course Teaching & Learning Methods Assessment/Evaluation & Grading System Attendance Requirements Literature
Use fundamental and specialist knowledge in a practical application. Perform engineering planning and design. Formulate problems from first principles. Use engineering methods, skills and tools. Development of a design project with a civil engineering focus in a technical sphere.
Previous core civil engineering modules. 6 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 75% during lectures - 100% during practical exercises &tutorials. No specific literature. Depends on project type.
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired CENG Design Project II B.Sc. in Civil Engineering 17 - Design Project
6 Lecture 1, Lab. 3 The Course objectives are (for students) to: Enable students to develop and demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and skills. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Use fundamental and specialist knowledge in a practical application. Perform engineering planning and design. Formulate problems from first principles. Integrate the technical project into a social environment. Assess the impact of the activity on the environment. Achieve a professional level of engineering practice and ethics. Development of a design project with a civil engineering focus in a complex social and environmental context. CENG 8 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% - Final Examination 60% - Minimum of 75% during lectures - 100% during practical exercises &tutorials. No specific literature. Depends on project type.
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Module 18: Electives

Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module Total ECTS of the module 18 Electives
15 Courses of the Module Course Name Advanced Structural Design Fundamentals of Bridge Design Geotechnical Engineering IV Geosynthetics Sustainable Materials Highway Monitoring, Evaluation and Maintenance
Course Number CEng CEng CEng CEng CEng CEng
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course title Module Degree program Module coordinator Lecturer ECTS Contact hours per week Course objectives and competencies to be acquired Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Advanced Structural Design 18 - Electives B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering
5 The Course objectives are (for students) to: To understand the load resisting mechanisms in various structural systems To understand the theoretical basis of the methods employed for the analysis for horizontal loads on indeterminate structural frames To throw light on the design principles and design of special structural components such as corbels, deep beams To comprehend the analysis and design principles of pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete To understand the design of shell, folded plate and water tank structures Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Identify the most appropriate structural system for a given purpose Perform the analysis of indeterminate frames for horizontal loads Design corbels and deep beams as per provisions of EBCS 2 Calculate stress and losses due pre-stress in concrete members and to apply the principles of design of pre-cast concretes Analyze and design shells, folded plates and water retaining structures in urban context Planning and design aspects of structural systems: design criteria, layout of structural systems. Design of frame buildings: bracing systems Theoretical treatment only Approximate analysis of indeterminate structures for horizontal loads: portal, cantilever and factor methods Special beams: Corbels and deep beams Introduction to pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete No design Analysis and design of shell and folded plate structures Design of RC water tanks Structural Engineering V Elective Lecture, tutorial, project
Minimum 80% attendance Reynolds, C.E., & Steedman, J.C., Reinforced concrete designers handbook, E&FN Spon, Taylor & Francis GroupLondon
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Mac.Gregor, Reinforced concrete, Prentice-Hall Varghese, Limit state design of reinforced concrete, Prenticehall of India Mehra, H., & Vazirani, V.N., Limit state design of Reinforced concrete structures Krishnaraju, N., Pre-stressed Concrete, Tata Mc.Graw Hill Pub.Co.Ltd, New Delhi
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course title Module Degree program Module coordinator Lecturer ECTS Contact hours per week Course objectives and competencies to be acquired Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Fundamentals of Bridge Design 18 - Electives B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering
5 The Course objective are (for students) to: Gain a general knowledge and understanding of site selection, economy, types and different components of bridges Understand the philosophies which underpin the use of ERA Bridge design manual for the loading standards, general design requirements and the design of the bridge structural elements Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Identify the suitability of structural types for bridges considering economy and site condition Determine the design loadings on the bridge components Carry out the design of bridge structures/structural components independently with the help of the knowledge acquired. Introduction - Bridge site selection Economy - Definitions Bridge loading and distribution of loads Analysis and design of reinforced concrete bridges: slab and girder bridges Types of bridge super structures Design of substructures and bearings Steel bridges Design concepts - Theoretical treatment only. Structural Engineering V Elective Lecture, tutorial, project
Minimum 80% attendance Ethiopian Roads Authority, Bridge design manual 2001 Part 1 Aswani M. G., Vazirani V. N. & Ratwani M. M., Design of concrete bridges, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi Tonnias, Bridge engineering
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course title Module Degree program Module coordinator Lecturer ECTS Contact hours per week Course objectives and competencies to be acquired Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Geotechnical Engineering IV 18 - Electives B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering
5 The Course objective are (for students) to: Differentiate between shallow foundation and deep foundations. Identify the load carrying mechanism by deep foundations. Differentiate between rigid retaining walls and flexible sheet pile walls. Understands the disturbing and restoring forces acting on sheet pile walls. Understands piers, caissons and coffer dams and underlying design concepts. Get an exposure to phenomenon of expansive soils, soil stabilization and foundations subjected to dynamic loads. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Able to design deep foundations for soil and load conditions. Able to design sheet pile walls and support for trench excavation. Will be able to provide preliminary designs and supervise the construction of piers, caissons and cofferdams. Will be able to tackle simple problems associated with expansive soils, loose soils and dynamic loads.
Deep foundations Types, selection, load carrying capacity, negative skin friction, group action, inclined loads. Sheet pile walls cantilever and counter fort sheet pile walls, braced cuts, slurry walls, and bottom instability. Piers, caissons and cofferdams load carrying capacity of piers, uplift capacity, types of caissons and their construction, cofferdams stability analysis. Expansive soils, soil stabilization and considerations for footings resisting dynamic loads.
Geotechnical Engineering III Elective Lecture, tutorial, project
Minimum 80% attendance Bowles, J. E. (2001), Foundation Analysis and Design, 5th edition, McGraw-Hill.
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course title Module Degree program Module coordinator Lecturer ECTS Contact hours per week Course objectives and competencies to be acquired Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Geosynthetics 18 - Electives B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering
5 The Course objective are (for students) to: Understand the possibility of improvement of soil using new concept. Identify the materials and their beneficial characteristics for soil improvement. Understand the material properties and tests for determining the same. Understand concepts and practices for improvement of soils with respect to seepage. Understand concepts and practices for improvement of slope stability and retaining structures. Understands concepts and practices for soil improvement from bearing capacity consideration. Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Carry out testing for required properties of geosynthetics. Select suitable material for the problem and design the improvement.
History and development of Geosynthetics. Introduction to various concepts. Materials and their geometrical patterns and testing. Conceptualizing the problem, identifying suitable material, and its geometrical pattern, designing for design parameters such as thickness, extent, number of layers etc. For hydraulic property improvement. Stabilizing slopes and retaining structures. Improving bearing capacity
Geotechnical Engineering III Elective Lecture, tutorial, project
Minimum 80% attendance Koerner, R.B. (2005). Designing with Geosynthetics. Fifth Edition. Prentice Hall. Saathoff, F. (2003): Geosynthetics in geotechnical and hydraulic engineering. Geotechnical Engineering Handbook, Vol 2: Procedures, Ernst und Sohn, Berlin
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N. Dixon, D.M. Smith, J. R. Greenwood, D.R.V. Jones, Geosynthetics: Protecting the Environment, Published by Thomas Telford, 2003.
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module (No. & name) Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng 5411 Sustainable Construction B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering 18 - Electives
5 Laboratory Home Study Total Contact & Hours Workshop Practice 2 3 0 5 5 The Course objective are to: Understand the concept of sustainable construction Identify sustainable materials Understand how to adapt construction practice to the materials available The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course are: Identify sustainable materials in a given context Adapt construction practice to the material Cost and value a project based upon sustainable materials Lectures Tutorials & Seminars
What is sustainable construction Sustainable materials resource use A review of conventional building materials: cement block; brick; stone; concrete, timber Alternative building materials: bamboo; clay and daub Adapting construction practice to the materials Measuring sustainable construction The economics of sustainable construction Pre-requisites CEng 3421 (Urban Energy Supply), CEng 4512 (Engineering Economics) Semester 9 Status of Course Compulsory Teaching & Learning Methods - lectures, class works, assignments Assessment/Evaluation & - Assignment and Mid Exam 40% Grading System - Final Examination 60% Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 80% during lectures & tutorials Literature 1. Kennedy J (Ed) (2004) Building without Borders: Sustainable Construction for the Global Village, New Society Publishers.
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Department of Civil Engineering Course Number Course title Module Degree program Module coordinator Lecturer ECTS Contact hours per week Course objectives and competencies to be acquired Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering CEng Highway Monitoring, Evaluation and Maintenance 18 - Electives B.Sc. in Civil and Urban Engineering
5 The Course objective are (for students) to: Competencies to be acquired by the student in this course: Structural Pavement Design Elective Lecture, tutorial, project
Course description/ contents Pre-requisite Semester Status of the Course Teaching/Learning methods Assessment, evaluation & grading system Attendance requirements Literature/References
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Module 19: B.Sc. Thesis

Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module Total ECTS of the module 19 B.Sc. Thesis In the Bachelors studies program, the student has to complete an interdisciplinary project work. The project work shall be concluded with a written report. Each participant will give a presentation describing their involvement in the project. 15 Courses of the Module Course Number CENG 5122 Course Name B.Sc. Thesis ECTS 15
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired CENG 5122 B.Sc. Thesis B.Sc. in Civil Engineering 20 - B.Sc. Thesis
15 Lecture 1 Upon completion of the course, the student will have demonstrated: The ability to independently design and conduct a research project. The ability to effectively communicate he research process and the results in a professional written form. An independent course of study of a research project. Previous Modules. 10 Compulsory - lectures, class works, assignments written report 60% oral presentation & defense 40% 100% during practical exercises & tutorials. No specific literature. Depends on the topic.
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Module 20: Internship

Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Module Number Module Name Rationale and objective of the module 20 Internship In the Bachelors study program, the student has to leave for a one-semester internship (industry placement) after the successful completion of the holistic examination to be conducted at the end of the 6th Semester. The objectives of the internship are expansion of knowledge and acquaintance with industry in the field of civil engineering, consolidation and deepening of existing knowledge in civil engineering design and construction, involvement in planning, steering and management of design & construction processes and acquiring hands-on training in practical skills typical for civil engineering. 30 Courses of the Module Course Number CENG 4131 Course Name Internship ECTS 30
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Department of Civil Engineering Arba Minch University, Faculty of Engineering Course Number Course Title Degree Program Module Module Coordinator Lecturer ECTS Credits Contact Hours (per week) Course Objectives & Competences to be Acquired CENG 4131 Internship B.Sc. in Civil Engineering 20 - Internship
30 In the Bachelors study program, the student has to leave for a one-semester internship (industry placement) after the successful completion of the holistic examination to be conducted at the end of the 6th Semester. The objectives of the internship are expansion of knowledge and acquaintance with industry in the field of civil engineering, consolidation and deepening of existing knowledge in civil engineering design and construction, involvement in planning, steering and management of design & construction processes and acquiring hands-on training in practical skills typical for civil engineering. Industry placement. Previous Modules, Successful Holistic Exam. 7 Compulsory - hands on practice at the industry. written report 80% oral presentation & defense 20% 100% during internship period, except for some unprecedented mishaps. No specific literature. Depends on the industry.
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Appendix B: Professional Profile

B.Sc. Study Program in Civil Engineering
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1. INTRODUCTION Civil Engineering is a branch of mechanical science that plays an extremely important role in supporting socio-economic development within a country. In its practical application, it is concerned primarily with the planning, design, construction and operation of structures, a term that embraces two categories of work: (i) those structures that constitute buildings; and (ii) those structures that provide the physical framework for development. The second of these is generally termed infrastructure.
Although it is a mechanical science, civil engineering differs from the other engineering disciplines in two important respects. Firstly, unlike the majority of other engineering disciplines, where the application often takes place in a workshop, factory, or self-contained installation, much of what constitutes civil engineering takes place in the public domain. This makes it unique among engineering disciplines in the way in which it relates to society.
Secondly, the majority of engineering disciplines operate within an international paradigm, where the application of the discipline is similar irrespective of location. Thus the skills required in applying mechanical engineering to machine tool design and manufacture are similar, whether the factory is in Beijing, Munich or Addis Ababa. Civil Engineering is different. Whilst the scientific basis for the degree may be universal, the application of civil engineering is intimately bound up with the society in which it is operating. That is why the Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA), for example, in its rural roads program, doesnt only build roads; it also carries out major socio-economic studies of the Woredas, and designs a rural feeder road in such a way as to integrate the road into the local economic development plan for the region in which it is operating.
This interaction between civil engineering and society is true of all countries. However, it becomes particularly important in countries where there are high percentages of poor people coupled with high levels of (particularly urban) population growth. This is because the demand for infrastructure is high; yet poor people cannot afford the high cost of infrastructure service provided in conventional ways. Poor people have the same rights, and the same needs, as any other sector of society. The challenge is to provide for these needs in an affordable and sustainable way. As a result, the choice of the service, and the way in which that service is delivered becomes as important as the technical delivery of the service itself. And if there is more than one to delivery the same service, which way is the correct way? Is there such a thing as a correct way? In this context, making the correct choice actually 128
means making the choice that best meets Ethiopias needs, in terms of criteria such as sustainability, affordability and acceptability. Hence the ability to identify these indigenous solutions is as important to civil engineering as the more universal technical knowledge of the delivered product.
Working in this environment requires knowledge and skills that were not considered historically to be a part of a conventional civil engineering degree curriculum. However, the situation is changing both internationally and locally. The need to address these issues, and provide the knowledge and skills base that will enable engineers to work in this complex environment, requires new approaches to teaching and learning. By its nature civil engineering covers an extremely wide range of applications. Only by creating a tighter focus, and prioritizing applications, is it possible to integrate the new knowledge and skills required; hence the focus in this degree on the urban context. From a purely technical perspective, the graduate from the Haramaya program in Civil and Urban Engineering will be able to apply his or her knowledge to the full range of civil engineering applications. However, the graduate will have the additional benefit of being able to work, immediately after leaving university, in a complex social and environmental surround, and apply his or her knowledge and skills taking into account this wider context.
2. DEFINITION OF THE PROFESSION A review of current standards of professionalism and other relevant literature suggests that, whilst there is no firm definition of the term profession, there are traits that can be taken to define professions that are appropriate to civil engineering. These are that: Professions require a mastery of complex body of specialized knowledge upon which to base their practice, and this knowledge is usually acquired through specialised programs of higher education. Members of professions have a great deal of autonomy (self-governing) in their work compared to other occupations in which members simply act on orders given. Professionals usually have a professional organization, recognized by state/national government, which controls admission to the profession, defines training needs, and sets standards for practice. Professionals fulfil an important social function or are committed to a social good. Professionals follow a code of conduct which emphasizes public duty. This is normally established and maintained by a professional association. A profession strives to add to and improve its body of knowledge through research. 129
3. DEFINITION OF CIVIL AND URBAN ENGINEERING Civil Engineering is a discipline that works to create a built environment on the planet. The traditional definition of the British Institution of Civil Engineers did not define civil engineering. Rather it defined the civil engineer as someone who Harnessing the great forces of nature to the benefit of mankind ((Charter of the Institution of Civil Engineers, United Kingdom, 1828). This is done through the design, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure.
This definition was developed in an era where the primarily relationship between people and the planet was exploitative (using this term in a geological context). There is now recognition that the earths resources are not unlimited, and exploitation on a major scale is damaging the planet. This in turn requires a modification to the historical definition. The British definition of the civil engineer has therefore been expanded to include care and consideration for the environment.
This definition retains is dominant technical focus. Whilst this may be adequate (though still questionable) when linked to the needs of developed countries, it has serious shortcomings in an African context, where there is a high level of poverty and where urbanisation is moving into a high growth phase, both occurring at a time when global resource constraints are becoming more evident.
Urban Engineering seeks to expand civil engineering beyond this purely technical definition to take greater account of the interaction between the built environment that is created by the infrastructure and the communities that are served by the infrastructure. Urban Engineering is thus the application of civil engineering works (infrastructure) carried out in a way that integrates this infrastructure with the social context, and situates the delivery and operation of that infrastructure in a framework of sustainability.
4. THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS A civil engineering graduate, equipped to work in the 21st century, should have built a foundation for career development in five key areas, two related to their knowledge base and three to skills training and development.
With respect to the knowledge base, these two areas are:
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Technical/Scientific Knowledge. Built upon a base of mathematics and physical science, the core technical knowledge areas are broadly defined as: structural engineering and materials science; geotechnical engineering; and water/hydraulic engineering. This is the theoretical underpinning of the degree. Applications knowledge. This is contextual and addresses the issue of how the theoretical knowledge is translated into real projects and programs. It can cover issues ranging from land surveying through to a knowledge of the physical environment and the social context that define the sustainability of the work. But primarily it means direct applications in the fields of National Water Resources and Hydrology; Urban Water Supply; Transportation and Urban Movement Networks; and Environmental Health and Sanitation. In each of these areas, civil engineers have to be keenly aware of different approaches and different options in providing solutions that meet the specific local/indigenous/social needs, be they for a country, for a town or for a community.
With respect to skills training and development, the three core areas are: Analytical Skills. This relates to basic problem solving capabilities and logical thinking. Hard Skills. So-called because of their relationship to physical outputs, these cover the construction component of the project cycle and comprise primarily project- and construction-management skills (in essence the ability to manage a project on budget and on time). Soft-skills. So-called because the decision-making involves a greater use of qualitative judgment. These soft-skills are required to manage infrastructure that functions in the context of a direct relationship with people as users of the infrastructure (i.e. matching infrastructure to community needs, aspirations and affordability). These skills are also required to balance infrastructure delivery with environmental sustainability. Clearly this set of skills is central to Urban Engineering.
In an African context, the soft-skills are moving to the centre of decision-making in civil engineering. The product is increasingly bound up with its physical and social environment. Hence civil engineering is becoming more directly aligned to the social, economic, physical and cultural environment within which it operates. All civil engineers, and particularly those who plan to work in urban areas, need a deep understanding of their social context. That means, for Urban Engineers, that they have to understand the urban realities within which they are working, in particularly the nature of urban poverty, of affordability, and of long-term sustainability.
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5. THE PRACTICE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING The practice of the civil engineering remains linked to the project cycle, and in this context can be divided into four categories: i. Practice before construction (feasibility, site investigations, and design), ii. Practice during construction (dealing with clients, consulting engineers, and contractors), iii. Practice after construction (operation and maintenance), and iv. Research (basic and applied)
Civil Engineering covers a wide range of applications, including, though not limited to: roads, railways, airports, seaports, large buildings, dams, irrigation schemes, tunnels, bridges, water supply and treatment, drainage, sewerage. Because of this wide diversity, the project focus tends to be emphasised further. Projects tend to be viewed within the lens of construction, and externalities explored from within that same context.
6. THE PRACTICE OF URBAN ENGINEERING The difference between urban and civil engineering lies, to a large extent, in the emphasis given to different aspects of the project cycle. With civil engineering, design and construction provide the pivotal focus. Urban engineering is concerned more with the pre-design phase, and the long-term operation, as the key focal areas. This stems from the emphasis placed on the social, economic and environmental surround. Situating the infrastructure in this context requires a greater emphasis to be placed upon the choice of technology and its sustainability from a social, economic and environmental perspective.
In addition to the difference in focus within the project cycle itself, the urban engineer also views the relationship between infrastructure services differently. A city works with many infrastructure works, and all are important. Hence there is a greater need, within urban engineering, to consider the interrelationship between different infrastructure services, as well as the entire system (as opposed to a component of a system when viewed from a design and construction perspective). This requires a greater focus on systems thinking, rather than on project planning.
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Water Engineering. This covers all aspects of the water cycle as it functions within an urban catchment management framework, and incorporates: urban hydrology; urban drainage; water storage, treatment and supply; post-use water discharge.
Energy and waste management. This covers solid waste and sanitation, both of which have a major potential for resource recovery and re-use, and other urban energy forms such as methane gas recovery, solar and wind power.
Transportation and movement networks. This covers the transportation planning, multimodal use of movement networks, and the geometric and structural design of pavements. Engineering mechanics. This incorporates structural and geotechnical works, both linked to the above (e.g. bridges, reservoirs) and as building works.
In order to work effectively with the core services outlined above, the civil and urban engineer will be involved in, and require an understanding of, the following activities: 7.1 Infrastructure Planning Carry out reviews of existing problems and situations. Identify innovative and economical solutions. Work effectively and in a collaborative way in a multidisciplinary environment. Develop proposals that are matched to the social, economic and environmental.
7.2 Analysis and Design Have a working knowledge of current design standards, guidelines and hand books. Carry out topographic survey. Carry out preliminary and final designs. Prepare Bills of Quantities and Specifications. Prepare cost estimates. Manage a tendering process. Evaluate tenders.
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Administer claims and disputes. Issue engineering instruction and variation order, check and approve variation order. Manage construction activities and available resources including planning, controlling and reporting. scheduling,
7.4 Construction Management: Decide method of construction. Manage labour-based construction projects. Conduct studies on cost of construction, materials, labour, equipment and productivity.
Manage construction activities and available resources including planning, scheduling, cost estimating, controlling and reporting.
7.5 Technical Management of Infrastructure Develop and manage the mapping system for infrastructure in a town or city. Work with the infrastructure system in a GIS environment. Develop plans for new infrastructure projects. Develop and manage contracts for consultants. Plan and organize the maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure. Work in a management team with other disciplines. Plan and organise laboratory tests on soils, rocks and construction materials.
7.6 Financial Management of Infrastructure Develop an asset management plan for the infrastructure. Develop life-cycle costing plans for assets. Prepare budgets for capital investment. Prepare operation and maintenance budgets. Plan, execute and monitor spending programs.
7.7 Associated skills Prepare a brief for an environmental impact assessment. Calculate the carbon value of resources used in infrastructure management, covering the products (e.g. human waste) or the activity (e.g. aggregate extraction from a quarry). Incorporate environmental costs into life cycle costing.
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Prepare a brief for a social survey linked to infrastructure need and/or use. Evaluate the impact of an infrastructure project proposal on social equity and affordability.
8. POST-GRADUATE STUDY The degree in civil and urban engineering provides students with the knowledge and skills to begin working immediately as a civil engineer, particularly (though not exclusively) where this involves working with infrastructure in an urban context. At the same time graduates are encouraged to pursue further post-graduate studies to further develop their expertise. This degree equips graduates to move into a range of post-graduate studies, including: The range of specialist degree programs linked to infrastructure management. Business administration and public sector administration. Civil engineering mechanics (structural and geotechnical engineering). Urban Planning. Environmental Management.
9. POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS A graduate with a degree in civil and urban engineering would have many opportunities for employment in both the public and the private sector. These include: Local authorities. There the engineers would be involved with the management of the full range of civil engineering infrastructure, as well as the development of new infrastructure.
Federal and Regional Government. Work in policy and strategic planning in a range of Ministries and Regional Bureaus associated with infrastructure (Works and Urban Development, Water Resources).
Consultants. A work focus in the planning and design of infrastructure projects, with some supervision of the implementation of the plans. Increasingly consultants are also becoming involved with long-term contract management on behalf of public sector clients. There are also specialist consultancies working in specific areas, e.g. soil mechanics, environmental planning and management.
Federal and Regional Infrastructure Agencies. Work in these agencies focuses on the planning, design, supervision and management of major public sector works in roads, water resources, electricity supply, telecommunications, and airports. 135
Private Sector Infrastructure Agencies. The work in these agencies is similar to that of the public sector agencies, with extension into water supply systems.
Contractors. This work relates to the construction of civil engineering infrastructure and other civil engineering works.
Universities. Teaching is an important area of activity and the degree in civil and urban engineering provides a strong foundation for this work.
10. PRINCIPLES OF PROFESSIONALISM Society has high expectations of civil engineers. The services they provide requires commitment, confidence, consideration of others, a sense of fairness, honesty, integrity, intuition, sound judgement, sensitivity, thoughtfulness, thoroughness and impartiality. They are also expected to be dedicated to the protection of public health, safety, welfare and environment.
10.1 Ethics and Conduct The Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers (EACE) has adopted a standard Code of Ethics based on international experience to enable civil engineers adhere and preserve the highest principles of ethical conduct on behalf of the profession. The fundamental principle of the EACE code of ethics is that Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honour and dignity of the engineering profession by: Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment. Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the profession and Supporting the professional and technical societies of other disciplines
10.2 Registration/Licensing/Certification It is obvious that engineers should meet formal minimum standard requirements in terms of education, training and experience to practice the profession in the interest of the public through registration, licensing or certification
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Registration/licensing/certification is the official legal recognition of an individual qualification allowing her or him to practice as a civil engineer associated with regulations preventing unqualified persons from performing certain functions. This process is to be done at regional and federal level for different stage of professional certifications.
10.3 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Continuing professional development is a lifelong learning process that maintains, enhances or increases the knowledge and continuing ability of civil engineers. It is essential that the professional bodies require their members to devote time to maintain existing skills, broadening knowledge and exploring new areas. This is increasingly important to keep abreast with new technologies, methods of practice and changing social and environmental conditions. This is mainly the responsibility to be shared among the professional associations, higher learning institutions, industries and different stakeholders.
10.4 Role of Professional Institutes of Civil Engineers Professional institutes of civil engineers and societies should be established in order to: Set civil engineering standards Promote continues professional development Extend civil engineering knowledge Formulate and regulate standards for licensing, certification and registration. Conduct research and disseminate research outcomes.
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Appendix C: Existing Staff CV
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Appendex-3 Staff CVs Staff 1Demelash Abate (Lecturer, Head Of Department)

Name Position Ato Demelash Abate. Lecturer for Road and Transport Engineering Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Arba Minch University Lecturer Certificate in PRA and RRA M.Sc.-Degree Arba Minch University Arbaminch University May, 2007 May,2008
Academic Background
ITC, Netherlands
2005-2007
B.Sc.-Degree Professional Background Graduate Assistant II Type of Activity
Addis Ababa University Employer(s)
2003 Time Period
Lecturing and Project Co-advising Lecturing and project CoAdvising Lecturing and project Advising Civil Engg Department Arbaminch University
Arbaminch University
2003-2004
Assistant Lecturer
Arba Minch University
2004-2005
Lecturer
2007 to Date
Head of Department Engineering Committe Research and Development Projects within the last 5 years Cooperation with Industry within the last 5 years Patents and Rights
2007 to Date 2007 to date
Researcher and GIS Expert for the ROSA (Resource-Oriented Sanitation concepts for pre-urban African cities)
G+3 Building Structural and Foundation Design for Semen-Omo Micro Finance Office
None Publications Analyzing Public Transport Efficiency Using performance indicators and GIS Case of Addis Ababa Ethiopia. MSC Thesis Title
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Involvement in technical organisations/ committees within the last 5 years
Organisation
Function
Time Period
ETG and AMU
Contract Administration for the New Faculty Buildings
2008 to date
staff 2 Yoseph Biru(DR.)

Name Position Ato Yoseph Biru Graduate assistant II Department Civil Engineering
140
Faculty of Engineering, Arba Minch University
Academic Background
B.Sc.-Degree
Hawassa University
July 12, 2007
Professional Background
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period
Graduate Assistant II
Lecturing different Civil Engineering courses (Highway Engg, Road Engg, Construction Equipments & Methods, Foundation Engineering)
Nov.12, 2007
Research and Development Projects within the last 5 years Cooperation with Industry within the last 5 years Patents and Rights
None
3 months in MIDROC Ethiopia Construction PLC. as Site Engineer ( RADIO-BEACON-ROAD PROJECT, Addis Ababa)
None
Publications
None
141
staff 3 Ato Muftha Ahmed(Lecturer)

Name Position Ato Muftha Ahmed Lecturer Department Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Arba Minch University
Academic Background
MSC.-Degree
IIT, Bombe
July 12, 1996
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period
Lecturer at AMU Structural design of building structues
Lecturing structural engineering Designing building structures, concrete and steel structure
142
None
none
None
Publications
None
Engineering commite
143
staff 4 Ato Elias Yesuf(Assistant lecture )

Name Position Ato Elias Yesuf Graduate assistant II Department Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Arba Minch University
Academic Background
B.Sc.-Degree
Hawassa University
July 12, 2007
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period
Nov.12, 2007
None
None
Publications
None
144
staff 5 Ato Endale Abebe( Assistant lecture)

Name Position Ato Endale Abebe Graduate assistant II Department Civil Engineering
145
Faculty of Engineering, Arba Minch University
Academic Background
B.Sc.-Degree
Hawassa University
July 12, 2007
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period
Nov.12, 2007
None
None
Publications
None
146
Staff 6Ato Tadesse Alemu ( Ass. Lecturer)

Name Position Ato Tadesse Alemu Mamo Assistant Lecturer Department Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Arba Minch University
Academic Background
B.Sc.Degree in Civil Engineering
July 23, 2005
147
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period
Assistant Lecturer
Lecturing different Civil Engineering courses for both Diploma and degree students such as (Soil Mechanics, Highway Engineering, Engineering mechanics, Strength of Material)
Oct., 2006 Now
Supervisor of Road,Bridge and Minor structures maintenance and rehabilitation Coordinator of material (soil, concrete, steel and asphalt) testing Laboratory for
Engineer -I
Ethiopian Roads Authority OCT.,2005 to OCT2006
road construction. Preparing Engineering report for material test results Representative in the absence of Engineering Division Manager
Cooperation with Industry within the last 5 years Patents and Rights Publications
3 months in Oromia Rural Road Authority as Site Engineer
None
Final year project on Road Design in 2005 Coordinator of continuing education

University From September 1,2007 to date
program division for engineering Faculty Arba Minch at Arba Minch University and Soddo weekend program
Member of Curriculum review committee for Civil engineering department
148
staff 7Ato Nebiy Gebremariam

Name Position Ato Nebyi Gebremariam Desta Graduate Assistant II Department of civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Arba MinchUniversity B.Sc.-Degree Arba MinchUniversity 21/07/2007
Academic Background
149
Professional Background Site Engineer Graduate Assistant II
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period

Structural engineer Giving courses like ENGIEERING MECHANICS, SOILMECHANIC S I, SOIL MECANICS II, THEORY AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES II...etc

Sur construction Arba Minch University

29/07/200706/09/2007 06/09/2007 to Date
Research and Development Projects within the last 5 years Cooperation with Industry within the last 5 years
None
ARBA MINCH HIGH SCHOOL GIVING TUTORIALS BEING MEMBER OF ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY CHARITY CLUB FROM 2003/042006/07 SUR CONSTRUCTION(29/07/2007-06/09/2007 )
Patents and Rights None Publications Final year project for the partial fulfillment of my first degree on Structural design of G+7-1Mixed Building.
Organisation
Function
Time Period
SUR CONSTRUCTIO N ARBA MINCH HIGH SCHOOL
Site engineer
29/07/200706/09/2007
Giving Tutorials
2003/04-2006/07
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staff 8HAgazi Alem Shumye(Graduate ASs II)

Name Position Ato Hagazi Alem Shumye Graduate assistant II Department Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Arba Minch University
Academic Background
B.Sc.-Degree
Hawassa University
July12, 2007
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period
Lecturing different Civil Engineering courses (Engineering Mechanics , Strength of Materials, Construction Equipments & Methods, Theory of Structures, Structural Design)
Nov.12, 2007
151
Research and Development Projects within the last 5 years Cooperation with Industry within the last 5 years
None
2 months in Tigray Housing Development Agency ( Alamata Town) as Site Engineer 1month Training in quality control & supervision in chancho, Addis Ababa, Launched by Ethiopian Integrated Housing Development Agency
Patents and Rights None
Publications
None
152
staff 9 Ato Chombie Bitew(Graduate Ass II)

Name Position Ato Chombie Bitew Zegeye Graduate assistant II Department Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Arba Minch University
Academic Background
B.Sc.-Degree
Hawassa University
July 12, 2007
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period
Nov.12, 2007
None
None
Publications
None
153
staff 10Ato Getasew Melkie ( Graduate Assistant II)

Name Ato Getasew Melkie Fekade
154
Position
Graduate Assistant II Department of civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Arba Minch University
Academic Background
Lecturer ship
2007
B.Sc.-Degree
2007
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period
Office Engineer I
Structural Engineer
ZERAYE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING PLC.
2007
Offering Civil Engineering courses like: Engineering Mechanics Strength of Materials Construction Materials Theory of Structures Foundation Engineering
2007/2008
Research and Development Projects within the last 5 years Cooperation with Industry within the last 5 years Ethiopian Roads Authority
None
Two months training on road maintenance and Design
Patents and Rights None Publications
Structural Analysis and Geotechnical Investigation & Design of +7 Foundation for an Office Building of G submitted to Civil Engineering Department for BSc. Fulfillment staff 11Ato BAntayehu Uba( Graduate Assistant II)
Name Position Academic Background Meselu Abera Graduate Assistance II Bachelor Degree Adama University 2006
155
Professional Background Graduate Assistant II
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period
Instructing
2007
None
None
None Publications Computer Aided Route Alignment, A project submitted to, Adama University in partial fulfillment for the Degree in Surveying Technology, 2004.
Organisation
Function
Time Period
staff 12 Messelu Abera (Graduate Ass II)

Name Position Academic Background Meselu Abera Graduate Assistance II Bachelor Degree Adama University 2006
Professional Background Graduate Assistant II
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period
Instructing
2007
156
None
None
None Publications Computer Aided Route Alignment, A project submitted to, Adama University in partial fulfillment for the Degree in Surveying Technology, 2004.
Organisation
Function
Time Period
staff 13Ato Befekadu Nigussie( Graduate AssII)

Name Position Ato BEFKADU NIGUSSIE Graduate Assistant II Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Arba Minch University B.Sc.-Degree Adama University 2006
Academic Background
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period
Assisting lecturer: teaching some courses related to Surveying
Arba Minchr University
2006 till now
157
Research and Development Projects within the last 5 years Cooperation with Industry within the last 5 years Patents and Rights Publications
None
None
None
Topographic map of Adama University, A senior project submitted to Department of surveying, Adama University in partial fulfillment for the Bachelor Degree of in Surveying Technology, 2006.
Organisation
Function
Time Period
None
None
None
staff 14 Ato Negasi G/selassie( Graduate ASs II)

Name Position Academic Background Ato Negasi G/selassie Graduate assistance Bachelor Degree Adama University 2007
Professional Background Graduate Assistant
Type of Activity
Employer(s)
Time Period
Lecturing (Instructing)
2007
Chief surveyor
Road and structures surveyor
Chinas Consultant, Mekele
2007
Research and Development Projects within the last 5 years
None
158
Cooperation with Industry within the last 5 years
None
Patents and Rights None Publications Cadastral surveying using GIS for part of Adama/Nazareth city, A project submitted to Adama University in partial fulfillment for the Degree in Surveying Technology, 2007.
Organisation AMU, Civil Engineering Department
Function Preparing of sub report for the available and requesting additional surveying equipments
Time Period 2008
159
Appendix D: Human Resource and Infrastructure Requirements
160
1. Introduction This document will present the human resource and infrastructure requirements for running the newly designed 5-year program, Civil & Urban Engineering curriculum at Civil Engineering Department, Haramaya University. Haramaya University with strong help of ECBP started a reform process by preparing professional profile followed by the curriculum development. The main objective of the reform is to produce practice-oriented and competent engineers to support the overall industrial and economic development of the country. The ECBP reform includes professional profiling and curriculum development, human resource development, university-industry linkage and University infrastructure and governance. After finalizing the professional profiling and curriculum development, the human resources and infrastructure required to meet the new curriculum has been assessed and the findings of this assessment are presented in this document. This document depicts existing and required human resource and infrastructure along with purchase plan and human resource development scheme. 2. Human Resources Requirements and Staff Development Plan 2.1 Background The Civil Engineering Department of Arba Minch University is now facing acute shortage of academic staff to run the undergraduate programme and the staff requirement could not be met even to the minimum level. Due to this fact, most of the courses at present are being handled by guest lecturers from other universities and the industry. The academic staff of the Department are composed of only Ethiopians. The Department can be characterized as one of the department in the Faculty with inadequate number of academic staff. Table 2.1 shows a summary of the academic staff profile of the Civil Engineering Department and Table 2.2 to Table 2.4 show details of the academic staff. Table 2.1 Summary of Staff Profile
This information is outstanding and details are still awaited from the department
Table 2.2 Ethiopian academic staff currently working in the Civil Engineering Department
Table 2.3 Technical Assistants
Table 2.4 Academic Staff on Study Leave 161
Department to check the following paragraphs which were supplied by Haramaya University
The Department has exerted a lot of effort in the past to increase the number of staff in different areas of specialization. Four staff member are left for postgraduate studies to India and Netherlands. Apart from the courses handled by guest lecturers, Graduate Assistants and assistant lecturers with BSc. qualification give the remaining courses - which put into question the quality of education. Final year projects advisory is also going to be done by guest advisors in cooperation with the assistant lecturers and graduate assistants of the department as co-advisors. Taking the ever-increasing intake in the undergraduate programs into account, this could plug in the department in to a difficult situation in quantity and quality of the academic staff. Continuing recruitment of young graduates as graduate assistants the paramount approach is to send the academic staff working in the department with Bsc qualification for their Msc in different areas of specialization to meet the objectives of the reform in the curriculum. The Department currently has one local staff with MSc. qualification and five local staffs with BSc. qualification.
2.2Assessment of the Available and Expected National Academic Staff The assessment of the staff is done for duration of five years. It is clear that the Department should have adequate national staff in a reasonable period of time to run the new curriculum. This assessment is done to achieve a professor student ratio of 1:20 at the end of the study horizon. While this assessment is done for those under the study leave, attrition rate of 50% is assumed. it is assumed that staff retention mechanisms will be established with incentives like; offer of PhD for M.Sc holders and M.Sc for graduate assistants with two year service with in the Department. 2.3Assessment of Available Expatriate Academic Staff Currently, there is no expatriate staff, in civil engineering department in any field of specialization. Though the Department requested the ministry of education for expatriate staffs, this number is not considered in the assessment because of the uncertainties in recruiting expatriate staff through the Ministry of Education. 2.4 Academic Staff Shortage and Staff Requirements For the existing curriculum there is an acute shortage of academic staff. There is no staff member at Msc and PhD level. Hence this shortage should be filled to provide effective lectures and project advising for the new curriculum. The assessment should be done based on the work load of each academic staff. The work load for each professor is done with the existing condition i.e. each professor will have 12 contact hours. Hence each professor will offer three courses or two courses with six individual MSc thesis advising and graduate assistants are assigned strictly to provide tutorial classes. Comparing the available academic staff in relation to the number of courses and students project works each year, the shortage in number of staff is identified. This gap in academic staff number every semester is believed to be bridged by hiring expatriate staff with MSc and PhD qualifications as it is difficult to find qualified people in the local market. 162
Table 2.5 Available and expected national academic staff
Table 2.6 Expatriate academic staff requirements.
163
2.5 Graduate Assistant and Technical Assistants Recruitment Plan For the planning horizon considered, there will be a critical shortage of experienced national Lecturers. As indicated above this problem will be solved by hiring a number of expatriate staff. This approach only doesnt bring a solution to staff shortage problem on the long run. The Department should hire large number of Graduate Assistants and train them to MSc and PhD level. It is recommended to send these recruited Graduate Assistants for their M.Sc after two year service, so as to meet the staff requirement of the new curriculum as soon as possible. This recommendation has to be approved by the Academic Senate of the University with the support of ECBP. The Graduate Assistants recruitment plan is shown on Table 2.7. A large number of Technical Assistants are also required for the new practice oriented curriculum. The Departments Technical Assistant requirement for the five year period is shown on Table 2.7. To strengthen the laboratories and organize them, to have one foreign technical expert is suggested. The input of the foreign expert is particularly to train the other Technical Assistants and to make many of the nonfunctional equipment functional. The Technical Assistants hired from abroad will stay for two years period. The budget request for hiring the Graduate Assistants and the Technical Assistants is not included in this request. It is believed that this budget would be made available as a recurrent budget of the Department after approval by the ECBP and the University. Graduate Assistants are strictly assumed to provide tutorials and laboratory classes. This requirement would be made available as a recurrent budget. 2.7 Academic Staff Training Requirements To meet the national and international standards of education, qualified and experienced academic staffs are required. Hence to achieve these objectives the training and human resource development of the national academic staff is important. The goal of this staff development is to have a staff student ratio of 1:20 at the end of the planning period.
164
165
Appendix E: Infrastructure Plans

See attached file (Appendix E)
166
167
Table 2.8 Infrastructure budget required for the year 2001 and 2002 to run the new Civil & Urban Engineering Program. No. Function Net Unit area required (m) 350 254 300 350 340 450 340 200 240 400 200 200 20 100 115 200 Add 20% circulation area Subtotal Add 10% Consultancy and design cost Add 15% VAT Grand Total The above requiremnt is set assuming therewill be 60 students per batch If number of students per bach is diferent from this , the requiremnt should be multiplied by an approprate factor. Number of Total area (m Estimated Budget in units ETB 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 10 6 5 3 5 30 3 3 2 700.00 508.00 1,200.00 4,800,000.00 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Highway and Surveying Lab Asphalt testing lab Fluid mechanics and hydraulics lab Water supply and water treatment lab Lecture Rooms Department Computer lab Seminar/presentation hall/project room Department reference and publication room Department lecture rooms(LTH) Staff offices Department Printing house Department General store Model and research output store 350.00 680.00 900.00 680.00 2,000.00 1,440.00 2,000.00 600.00 2,400,000.00 1,000.00 600.00 300.00 345.00 400.00 2,740.60 4,000,000.00 2,400,000.00 1,200,000.00 1,380,000.00 1,600,000.00 10,962,400.00 65,774,400.00 6,577,440.00 10,852,776.00 83,204,616.00 1,400,000.00 2,720,000.00 3,600,000.00 2,720,000.00 8,000,000.00 5,760,000.00 8,000,000.00 Ground floor Ground floor Ground floor Ground floor 1st -2nd floor 1nd -2nd floor 1st -2nd floor 1st -2nd floor 1st -2nd floor 1st -2nd floor 1st -2nd floor Ground floor Ground floor 2,800,000.00 2,032,000.00 Remark /requirements Ground floor Ground floor Ground floor
1 2 3
Construction material testing lab Structural material testing lab Soil mechanics and geotechnical eng'g lab
3600000 18600000 21000000 19200000 62400000
168
Table 2.9 Laboratory and Workshop planning (All cost in Birr)

Short-Term Category Item No. Description Unit Cost No. (immediate) 2008 Total Cost 1,400,000.00 4,000.00 1,500.00 20,000.00 7,500.00 24,000.00 57,700.00 12,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 3,595.20 80,000.00 199,714.00 33,030.00 1,914.00 36,650.00 61,380.00 10,000.00 9,950.00 No. Mid-Term (within 2 years) 2009 Total Cost Mid-Term (within 2 years) 2010 Total Cost No. Long-Term (latest until 2011) 2011 Total Cost No.
Long-Term (latest until 2012) 2012 Total Cost No.

Materials
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
universal testing machine sieve for coarse & fine aggregates sieve shaker particle density and water absorption soundness of aggregates automatic vicat apparatus mortar Mixer slump Cone flow table for concrete flow table for mortar K-slump tester heavy duty oven permeability tester kit-apparatus abrasion tester pyknometer drum type concrete mixer compression test on mortar vebe consistometer cement & hydrated lime soundness refrigerator 1000 lit capacity
1,400,000.00 4,000.00 1,500.00 20,000.00 7,500.00 24,000.00 57,700.00 12,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 3,595.20 80,000.00 199,714.00 33,030.00 957 36,650.00 61,380.00 10,000.00 9,950.00 10,000.00
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
Lab
1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20
10,000.00
169
1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 Subtotal cost
wheel barrel cubic steel moulds steel beam moulds (100*100*500 mm) steel cylinder moulds (150 mm dia) existing equipment - spare parts existing equipment - maintenance existing equipment commissioning
5,000.00 900 2,900.00 2,700.00 300,000.00
1 3 3 3
2,700.00
5,000.00 8,700.00 8,100.00

1 1 1
300,000.00

2,017,433.20
300,000.00
300,000.00
200,000.00
2,017,433.20
800,000.00
200,000.00
Overall cost
170
Category Item No.
Description
Unit Cost
Highway Lab
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20
ASTM seive series swell test apparatus aggregate Impact value apparatus authomatic ring and ball apparutus rigid spatulas (200 mm) multiplex 50 machine curing tank bouyancy balance ADR 3000 BS Compression machine proctor rammer modified rammer standard proctor mould CBR mould magnetic stirrer hubbard specific gravity bottle electronic balance (60kg) distilled water still existing equipment - spare parts existing equipment - maintenance existing equipment - commissioning
10,500.00 725 12,920.00 12,000.00 1,730.00 55,000.00 11,250.00 25,950.00 135,000.00 850 1,000.00 1,200.00 2,500.00 6,840.00 8,200.00 25,000.00 72,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 200,000.00
Short-Term (immediate) 2008 No. Total Cost 1 10,500.00 25 18,125.00 1 12,920.00 1 12,000.00 10 17,300.00 1 55,000.00 1 11,250.00 1 25,950.00 1 135,000.00 5 4,250.00 5 5,000.00 3 3,600.00 3 7,500.00 1 6,840.00 2 16,400.00 1 25,000.00 1 72,000.00
Mid-Term Long-Term Mid-Term (within 2 years) (within 2 years) (latest until 2011 2009 2010 2011 No. Total Cost No. Total Cost No. Total Cost
Long-Term (latest until 2012) 2012 No. Total Co
1 1 1 438,635.00
300000 300000 200000

800,000.00
Subtotal cost
Overall cost
1,238,635.00
171
Category
Item No.
Description
Unit Cost
Geotechnics Lab
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9
auger power head sampler ASTM seive series casagrande liquid limit apparatus rotary drilling rig - complete set automatic data acquisition system digital triaxil apparatus existing equipment - maintenance existing equipment - spare parts existing equipment - commissioning
26,947.00 23,000.00 2,860.00 4,000,000.00 54,500.00 346,197.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00
Short-Term Mid-Term Mid-Term Long-Term (immediate) (within 2 years) (within 2 years) (latest until 2011) 2008 2009 2010 2011 No. Total Cost No. Total Cost No. Total Cost No. Total Cost 1 26,947.00 1 23,000.00 3 8,580.00 1 4,000,000.00
1 1
1 1 1 300,000.00 300,000.00 300,000.00 4,958,527.00
54500 346197
Subtotal cost
400697
Overall cost
5,359,224.00
172
Category
Item No.
Description
Unit Cost
Surveying Lab
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10
Total station GPS (standard) dual face levelling staff (4 m long) hand held radio topographic plotter automatic level Prisms builder theodolite T100/T200 builder theodolite R100/R200 builder Theodolite R100M/R200M
40,482.00 3,591.00 2,655.00 1,800.00 200,000.00 21,555.00 3,000.00 53,955.00 49,455.00 49,455.00
Short-Term Mid-Term Mid-Term Long-Term (immediate) (within 2 years) (within 2 years) (latest until 2011) 2008 2009 2010 2011 No. Total Cost No. Total Cost No. Total Cost No. Total Cost 10 404,820.00 2 7,182.00 20 53,100.00 20 36,000.00 2 400,000.00 5 107,775.00 10 30,000.00 5 269,775.00 1 49,455.00 1 49,455.00
Subtotal cost
1,407,562.00
1,407,562.00
Overall cost
173
Category
Item No.
Description
Unit Cost
Short-Term (immediate) 2008 No. Total Cost
Mid-Term (within 2 years) 2009 No. Total Cost 1 1 1,500,000.00 400,000.00 1,900,000.00
Mid-Term Long-Term (within 2 years) (latest until 2011) 2010 2011 No. Total Cost No. Total Cost
Workshop Equipment
5.1 5.2
workshop equipment (concrete, masonry, carpentry, plumbing) initial students' training at TVET centers (until workshop is ready)
1,500,000.00 400,000.00
400,000.00 400,000.00 400,000.00
Subtotal cost
Overall cost 2,300,000.00 SUB-TOTAL LABORATORY & WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT COST =

TOTAL LABORATORY & WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT COST =
6,558,527.00
6,164,327.20
13122854.2
174
Table 2.10 Resource and Infrastructure Planning (All cost in Birr)

Short-Term Mid-Term (immediate) (within 2 years) 2008 2009 No. Total Cost No. Total Cost 14 140,000.00 4 80,000.00 3 60,000.00 4 40,000.00 2 60,000.00 1 50,000.00 2 10,000.00 20 20,000.00 40 400,000.00 3 45,000.00 2 16,000.00 Mid-Term Long-Term Long-Term (within 2 years) (latest until 2011)(latest until 2012 2010 2011 2012 No. Total Cost No. Total Cost No. Total Cost 7 70000 2 40000 3 60000 2 20000 1 30000 1 10 20 2 1 1 3 5000 10000 200000 30000 8000 100000 15000 588000
Category
Item No.
Description
Unit Cost
Computer Equipment
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14
computers for lecturers laptops on department level LCDs (beamers) on department lev. printers department/lecturers scanners lecturers copy machine department digital cameras department flash (USB) sticks computers students printers students overhead projector up-to-date software server + network components UPS
10,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 10,000.00 30,000.00 50,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 8,000.00 100,000.00 200,000.00 5,000.00
1 100,000.00
1 5 200,000.00 25,000.00 1,146,000.00
Subtotal cost
100,000.00
Overall cost
1,834,000.00
175
Category
Item No.
Description
Unit Cost
Classroom Offices Office Eqpm.
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11
cupboards lecturers cupboards department tables lecturers chairs lecturers tables classroom students chairs classroom students moveable blackboards large size white screens loud speakers + microphone cuoboards for labs tables for labs
3,000.00 5,000.00 2,500.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 500.00 25,000.00 40,000.00 20,000.00 5,000.00 500.00
Mid-Term Long-Term Long-Term Short-Term Mid-Term (immediate) (within 2 years) (within 2 years)(latest until 2011(latest until 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 No. Total Cost No. Total Cost No. Total Cost No. Total Cost No. Total Cost 20 60,000.00 3 15,000.00 15 37,500.00 5 5,000.00 200 400000 200 400000 200 400000 200 100000 200 100000 200 400000 5 125000 4 100000 3 120000 2 80000 1 20000
15 25
117,500.00
75000 12500 87500 765000 680000 800000
Subtotal cost
Overall cost
2,450,000.00
176
Category
Item No.
Description
Library & Literature
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7
standard text books for 25 modules lifetime membership journal departments' library incl. computers online subscriptions to journals standard handbook reference books upgrade books, journals, electonics
Short-Term Mid-Term (immediate) (within 2 years) Unit Cost 2008 2009 No. Total Cost No. Total Cost 1,000.00 500 500,000.00 3,000.00 3 9,000.00 3 27,000.00 1,500,000.00 3,000.00 2,500.00 25 62,500.00 2,000.00 250 500,000.00 100,000.00 1 100,000.00 1,171,500.00
Mid-Term Long-Term Long-Term (within 2 years)(latest until 2011(latest until 2012 2010 2011 2012 No. Total Cost No. Total Cost No. Total Cos 500 500000 500 500000 5 15000 5 15000 5 15000 0.5 750000 0.5 750000 5 15000 5 15000 5 15000
Subtotal cost 3,788,500.00 SUB-TOTAL RESOURCES & INFRASTRUCTURE COST = TOTAL RESOURCES & INFRASTRUCTURE COST =
27,000.00 214,500.00
1280000
1280000
30000
Overall cost
2,435,000.00
8,072,500.00
2045000
2548000
830000
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Target Group Admission Requirements

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Figure 1: Percentage distribution of categories

General Science and Engineering 18%

Elective Courses 5% Social Sciences and Humanities 4%

Infrastructure Management 17% Urban Engineering 21%

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Revised B.Sc. Curriculum

Haramaya University, Civil Engineering Department

Revised B.Sc. Curriculum

Haramaya University, Civil Engineering Department

Revised B.Sc. Curriculum

Haramaya University, Civil Engineering Department

Revised B.Sc. Curriculum

Haramaya University, Civil Engineering Department

Revised B.Sc. Curriculum

Haramaya University, Civil Engineering Department

Revised B.Sc. Curriculum

Haramaya University, Civil Engineering Department

Revised B.Sc. Curriculum

Haramaya University, Civil Engineering Department

Revised B.Sc. Curriculum

Haramaya University, Civil Engineering Department

Appendix A: Module Handbook

Revised B.Sc. Curriculum

Haramaya University, Civil Engineering Department

Revised B.Sc. Curriculum