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undergrad
 Construction Engineering

Department of Construction Engineering
School of Sciences and Engineering

Professors:  E. Fahmy (IEP Director), M. Haroun, E. Imam, S. Khedr (CENG Chair), E. Smith
Associate Professors: A. Ezeldin, A. Hassanein, A. Sherif, M. Abou Zeid

The construction industry is the largest industry in Egypt and much of the world. Construction engineering is a relatively new field that is designed to foster technological advances in the industry, to utilize modern design techniques, and to develop means to improve production, products, components and subsystems, and distribution and utilization of equipment. Construction engineering covers the basic civil engineering components such as structures, geotechnical, water resources, transportation, and environmental engineering. In addition, it covers, in detail, methods for the modeling of construction projects, numerical simulations, the evaluation of various construction strategies, and construction quality control. It deals with organizational planning, financial and human resources management, productivity measurement, accounting, information systems, strategy and policy formation, contracting, and construction law.

 

 

Bachelor of Science

As part of the American University in Cairo, the mission of the Department of Construction Engineering is to provide a high quality engineering education within a liberal arts context to students from Egypt as well as from other countries. The aim is to produce generations of engineers who will be leaders in their profession, and capable of managing projects and construction organizations. The pursuit of excellence is central to the department's mission, maintaining high standards of academic achievement, professional behavior, and ethical conduct.

Students are educated to acquire an appreciation of their responsibilities to society, and to prepare themselves for successful careers and leadership. The program provides an environment in which students develop their critical thinking capabilities, problem solving skills, communication skills in English, and proficiency in the tools of learning.

The specific objectives of the Construction Engineering program are to:  educate students in fundamentals of science and engineering with emphasis on construction engineering applications; enable students to integrate various design, economic, and management aspects of engineering to plan for construction operations and to fit in construction organizations; prepare students to cope with and improve on the ever-evolving technologies in production, products, and components of the construction industry; train students to communicate effectively, work independently and in teams, and fit in a multi-discipline environment;  inspire students to recognize and  consider the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context with the ability to understand and be sensitive to other cultures; motivate students to engage in life-long learning and develop their ability to pursue graduate studies; develop students who are creative, possess qualities of leadership, and are committed to professional and ethical conduct.

The program is accredited by both the American Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities.

An engineering student who intends to major in Construction Engineering must submit a Major declaration form upon completion of 45 credit hours.

Students should consult the course listings and their faculty advisor on a regular basis to ensure that prerequisites for engineering core, concentration and elective courses are met. A model course plan for the Major is provided in the Department of Construction Engineering Office.

A total of 162 credits is required for the bachelor of science degree in  construction engineering:

Core Curriculum (40 credits)

  • The science requirement of the core curriculum electives is met within the Engineering core requirements.(4 credits)
  • Students should take ORGN 307 for the social science requirement.


Engineering Core Requirements (52 credits)

CHEM

105

General Chemistry I, 3 cr.

 

115L

General Chemistry I Lab, 1 cr.

PHYS

111

 Classical Mechanics, Sound and Heat, 3 cr.

 

123L

General Physics I Lab, 1 cr.

 

112

Electricity and Magnetism , 3  cr.

 

124L

General Physics II Lab, 1 cr.

CSCI

106

Introduction to Computer Programming, 3 cr.

MATH

131

Calculus & Analytical Geometry I, no credit

 

132

Calculus & Analytical Geometry II, 3 cr.

 

231

Calculus & Analytical Geometry III, 3 cr..

 

233

Differential Equations, 3 cr.

 

306

Applied Probability, 3 cr.

ENGR

101

Introduction to Engineering, 1 cr.

 

115

Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Drawing, 2 cr.

 

212

Engineering Mechanics I (Statics), 3 cr.

 

214

Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics), 3 cr.

 

229

Strength and Testing of Materials, 4 cr.

 

261

Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 3 cr.

 

312

Engineering Analysis and Computation I, 3 cr.

 

318

General Electrical Engineering, 3 cr.

 

345

Engineering Economy, 3 cr.

 

Concentration Requirements (65 credits)

CENG

215

Drawing for Construction Engineering and Architecture, 1 cr.

 

280

Construction Surveying, 3 cr.

 

302

Structural Analysis I, 3 cr.

 

303

Structural Analysis II, 3 cr.

 

304

Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, 3 cr.

 

311

Fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering, 3 cr.

 

321

Introduction to Architectural Engineering, 3 cr.

 

323

Construction Materials and Quality Control, 4 cr.

 

325

Mechanical Engineering in Construction, 3 cr.

 

331

Geology for Engineers, 2 cr.

 

403

Design of Steel Structures, 3 cr.

 

411

Soil Mechanics, 4 cr.

 

423

Methods and Equipment for Construction I, 3 cr.

 

424

Methods and Equipment for Construction II, 2 cr.

 

431

Transportation Engineering, 3 cr..

 

441

Introduction to Construction Management and Cost Estimating, 3 cr.

 

442

Construction Project Specifications, Bids, and Contracts, 3 cr.

 

446

Techniques of Planning, Scheduling and Control, 3 cr.

 

448

Financial Management and Accounting in Construction, 3 cr.

 

461

Design and Construction of Foundations and Retaining Structures, 3 cr.

 

471

Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, 3 cr.

 

490

Senior Project I, 1 cr.

 

491

Senior Project II, 2 cr.

 

497

Practical Training, 1 cr.

 

 

Electives (9 credits):

Three credits should be taken from the science department and a minimum of 6 credits from the following courses including 3 credits in design:

CENG

420

Design of Interior Space, 3 cr.

 

421

Architectural Design, 3 cr.

 

426

Steel and Concrete Bridges, 3 cr.

 

427

Prefabricated Water and Prestressed Concrete Structures, 3 cr.

 

428

Building Finishes, 3 cr.

 

432

Design of Irrigation Systems, 3 cr.

 

449

Systems Analysis for Construction Engineers, 3 cr.

 

452

Structural Systems and Advanced Design, 3 cr.

 

462

Applications in Geotechnical Engineering, 3 cr.

 

480

Special Problems in Construction Engineering, 1 -3 cr.

 

481

Development of Highway Facilities, 3 cr..

 

494

Selected Topics in Construction Engineering,  3 cr.

 

Minor in Architectural Design


The minor in Architectural Design provides students with an understanding of the underlying principles of architectural design.  It serves students in all majors.  It is especially useful for students interested in pursuing careers in the development, finance, construction and/or promotion of building related activities. It is also important for other students with social, cultural, and art backgrounds, who are interested in the respective aspects of the built environment.  Construction engineering students will also benefit from the minor by becoming better qualified in the challenging activities of the construction industry.

Students from any discipline may apply for the Minor.   A limited number will be accepted every semester.  The following requirements must be satisfied for joining and continuing in the minor:

  1. A minimum GPA of 2.7 to be accepted in the minor.
  2. A minimum grade of (B-) in the basic architectural design courses (ENGR 115, CENG 215 and CENG 321) to continue in the minor.

The Minor requires completion of 15 credit hours.  These are:

Basic Architectural Design Requirement (6 cr. hours):
All of the following courses:

ENGR

115

Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Drawing, 2 cr.

CENG

215

Drawing for Construction Engineering & Architecture,
1 cr.

CENG

321

Introduction to Architectural Engineering, 3 cr.

 

 

Background Humanities and Fine Arts Elective Requirement (3 cr. hours):
One of the following courses:

 

ARBS

270

Introduction to Islamic Art and Architecture, 3 cr.

OR

ARBS

271

Introduction to Islamic Art and Architecture, 3 cr.

OR

ARTV

314

Modern and Contemporary Architecture,
3 cr.

OR

EGPT

 261

Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt I,
3 cr.

OR

EGPT

262

Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt II,
3 cr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main Architectural Design Requirement (6 cr. hours)
All of the following courses:

CENG 420 Design of Interior Spaces, 3 cr.

CENG 421Architectural Design, 3 cr.

Construction Engineering students may not count the main architectural design courses (CENG 420 & CENG 421) for both the Construction Engineering Major and the Architectural Design Minor.

 

Construction Engineering Courses (CENG)

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