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ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING CURRICULUM Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (Category-wise)

This document describes the course details of the proposed Undergraduate Program in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (category-wise) (Last Updated: 21 July 2011)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... ii A. BASIC COURSES - SCIENCE ................................................................................................................... 1 UG101 PHYSICS/ MECHANICS ............................................................................................................. 2 UG105 ELECTROMAGNETISM & OPTICS I ............................................................................................ 5 UG109 CHEMISTRY ............................................................................................................................. 7 A. BASIC COURSES MATHEMATICS ...................................................................................................... 10 UG102 CALCULUS I ........................................................................................................................... 11 UG106 CALCULUS II .......................................................................................................................... 14 UG205 CALCULUS III ......................................................................................................................... 16 UG201 LINEAR ALGEBRA ................................................................................................................... 18 UG204 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS ............................................................................................... 20 A. BASIC COURSES ENGLISH ................................................................................................................ 22 UG103 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS I...................................................................................... 23 UG107 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS II ..................................................................................... 25 UG305 TECHNICAL WRITING ............................................................................................................. 27 A. BASIC COURSES - GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 30 UG206 SPANISH LEVEL I .................................................................................................................... 31 UG301 SPANISH LEVEL II ................................................................................................................... 32 UG305 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES .................................................................................................... 33 UG304 HUMANITIES ......................................................................................................................... 35 UG302 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS ................................................................................................... 37

iii UG402 PRINCIPLES OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ........................................................ 39 UG404 ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ............................................................................... 41 B. ENGINEERING COURSES - BASIC ENGINEERING .................................................................................. 43 UG104 PRAXIS I................................................................................................................................. 44 UG108 PRAXIS II................................................................................................................................ 46 CS101 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND PROGRAMMING.......................................................... 47 UG202 APPLIED MATHEMATICS LABORATORY .................................................................................. 48 UG111 ENGINEERING MECHANICS .................................................................................................... 50 UG110 ENGINEERING DRAWING ....................................................................................................... 52 UG203 MATERIAL SCIENCE ............................................................................................................... 54 CIE302 NUMERICAL METHODS.......................................................................................................... 56 CIE203 SURVEYING ........................................................................................................................... 58 B. ENGINEERING COURSES - CORE ENGINEERING .................................................................................. 61 CIE202 FLUID MECHANICS ................................................................................................................ 62 CIE206 HYDROLOGY .......................................................................................................................... 64 CIE303 HYDRAULICS DESIGN ............................................................................................................. 66 CIE201 SOIL MECHANICS................................................................................................................... 68 CIE204 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING ................................................................................................. 71 IE202 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS ....................................................................................................... 74 CIE205 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I ....................................................................................................... 76 CIE301 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II ...................................................................................................... 78 CIE305 DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURE ................................................................... 80 CIE304 INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING ........................................................... 82 CIE306 HIGHWAY ENGINEERING ....................................................................................................... 84 CIE307 PROJECT SCHEDULING IN CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................ 86

iv C. SPECIALIZATION COURSES ................................................................................................................. 88 WEM401 WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING .................................................................................... 89 WEM402 WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER ENGINEERING ............................................................ 91 WEM403 FUNDAMENTALS OF COASTAL ENGINEERING..................................................................... 93 WEM404 GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING ......................................................................................... 95 WEM405 WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT ......................................................... 97 WEM406 IRRIGATION ENGINGEERING ............................................................................................ 100 WEM407 HYDROLOGICAL MODELING ............................................................................................. 103 STE401 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS .................................................................................... 105 STE403 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURE ............................................................................................. 107 STE404 INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS ...................................................................... 109 STE405 ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES .............................................................. 111 GTE401 FUNDAMENTALS OF EARTHS PHYSICS ............................................................................... 113 GTE402 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY .............................................................................................. 115 GTE403 COMPUTATIONAL GEOTECHNICS ....................................................................................... 117 GTE404 INTRODUCTION TO SOIL DYNAMICS ................................................................................... 119 GTE405 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD AND APPLICATIONS IN GEOENGINEERING & GEOEXPLORATION 121 TRE401 TRANSPORTATION POLLUTANT EMISSION AND CONTROL .................................................. 123 TRE402 PAVEMENT ENGINEERING .................................................................................................. 125 TRE403 ROADSIDE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT ............................................................................. 127 TRE404 SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION ....................................................................................... 129 TRE405 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................... 131 TRE406 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ............................................................................................ 133 D. PROJECT .......................................................................................................................................... 135 UG401 CAPSTONE PROJECT I .......................................................................................................... 136

v UG403 CAPSTONE PROJECT II ......................................................................................................... 138 E. INTERNSHIPS ................................................................................................................................... 139 FFFYNN INTERNSHIPS I.................................................................................................................... 140 FFFYNN INTERNSHIPS II................................................................................................................... 140

A. BASIC COURSES - SCIENCE

UG101 PHYSICS/ MECHANICS

4(3-1)

First Semester

Rationale: This course is designed to provide a firm foundation in the concepts in mechanics, including the measurements, basic static and dynamics. Catalogue Description: Review of dimensions and measurements, concepts in dynamic mechanical systems displacement, velocity and acceleration, Introduction to vectors, two dimensional motion, Concept of force, Newtons laws on force and applications, Centre of gravity, Static systems with distributed loads, Angular motion, Numerical Molding in dynamics, Kinetic and potential energy. Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. Measurements 1. Basic dimensions 2. Matter and Model Building 3. Mass and Density 4. Analysis of dimensions and units 5. Measuring the dimensions. II. Kinematics (One dimension) 1. Displacement, velocity, acceleration 2. Diagrams of displacement, velocity and acceleration 3. Freely Falling Objects 4. Derivation of kinematics equation III. Vectors: 1. Definition of vectors 2. properties of vectors 3. Coordinate Systems 4. Mathematical operation of vectors. IV. Kinematics (Two dimensions) 1. Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration 2. Angular motion 3. Relative Velocity and Relative Acceleration V. Basic Laws of Motion 1. The Concept of Force

2. 3. 4. 5.

Newtons First Law Newtons Second Law, and Mass, gravitational force and Weight Newtons Third Law Applications of laws of motion.

VI. Statics 1. Center of Gravity of objects 2. Equilibrium of systems 3. Concept of static friction, and Static analyses of structural systems 4. Analysis of links and pulley systems. VII. Circular Motion 1. Uniform circular motion 2. Non uniform Circular Motion 3. Motion with to resistive faces, and Numerical Modeling in Particle Dynamics. VIII. Kinetic Energy 1. Definition of Energy 2. Calculation of work with constant and varying forces 3. WorkKinetic Energy Theorem 4. Concept of Conservation of Energy 5. Definition of Power, and Energy in mechanical systems. IX. Potential Energy 1. Definition of Potential Energy 2. Conservative and Non conservative Forces 3. System equilibrium and energy diagrams. X. Introduction to Momentum and Collision 1. Linear Momentum 2. Definition of Impulse, Collisions in One Dimension and Collision based motions in practical systems. Laboratory Session: 1. Observation and quantitative measurements (dimension Analysis, unit conversions) 2. Verification of the laws of motion (Newtons Laws, Friction, Gravitational Force) 3. Analysis and measurement of vectors 4. Study of a kinematics of a particle moving in two dimensions Textbook & Materials: Serway And Jewett Physics For Scientists And Engineers, 6th Edition

Grading: Mid-Term Exam (20%) Laboratory Exercises (20%) Final Exam (60%) Instructor: Erik Bohez

UG105 ELECTROMAGNETISM & OPTICS I

4(3-1)

Second Semester

Rationale: To develop basic background understanding of Electromagnetic, mechanic and matter waves to provide basic path towards wireless and optical communication areas. Catalogue Description: Elements of waves, Thermodynamics, Introduction to optics, Lenses and optical instruments, Applications of optics and LASER, Modern physics. Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. Waves 1. Wave motion 2. Sound waves 3. Superposition and standing waves II. Thermodynamics 1. Temperature 2. The first law of thermodynamics 3. The kinetic theory of gases 4. Heat engines 5. The second law of thermodynamics III. The Electromagnetic Spectrum 1. Radio Waves 2. Microwaves 3. IR radiation 4. UV, X-rays, Gamma Rays IV. Light and Optics 1. focal point 2. Index of Refraction 3. Snell's Law 4. Total Internal Reflection 5. Fiber Optics 6. Lensmaker's Equation 7. Refraction and Diffraction 8. Polarization V. Lenses and optical instruments

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

cameras (f-stop, Depth of Field) Telephoto Lens Wide-Angle Lens Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, Magnifying Glass Astronomical (refracting) Telescope, Reflecting Telescope, Terrestrial Telescope Microscopes, Resolution X-Rays, CAT Scan

VI. Modern physics 1. Introduction to Quantum physics 2. Quantum mechanics 3. Atomic physics 4. Molecules and solids Laboratory Session: 1. Investigation of phenomenon of total internal reflection demonstration on optical fibers 2. Lenses and optical instruments 3. Diffraction and interference Textbook & Materials: John W Jewett Jr and Raymond A Serway Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 7th Edition, Thomson Brooks/Coole Grading: Mid-Term Exam (20%) Laboratory Exercises (20%) Final Exam (60%) Instructor: ke Fldt

UG109 CHEMISTRY

4(3-1)

Second Semester

Rationale: The objective of this course is to develop the fundamental knowledge of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry pertinent with Engineering. Catalogue Description: Introduction and Review; The Periodic Table and Atomic Structure; Introduction to Quantum Theory; Chemical Bonding; Gas; Chemical Kinetics; Chemical Equilibrium; Acids, Bases and Salts; Thermochemistry and Introduction to Thermodynamics ; Chemical Thermodynamics; Electrochemistry; Nuclear Chemistry; Organic Chemistry Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Introduction and Review 1. Units of measure and conversion 2. Scientific notation 3. Significant figures 4. Stoichiometry review II. The Periodic Table and Atomic Structure 1. The periodic table of the elements 2. Atomic models 3. Excitation and ionization energies 4. Ionization energy 5. Electron affinity III. Introduction to Quantum Theory 1. The Bohrs theory of the hydrogen atom 2. The wave-mechanical description of atoms 3. Quantum numbers 4. Atomic orbitals 5. Electron configuration IV. Chemical Bonding 1. Ionic bond 2. The nature of covalence 3. Electronegativity 4. The concept of resonance 5. Bond enthalpy 6. Valence bond theory V. Gas 1. Pressure of a gas

2. 3. 4. 5.

The gas laws The ideal gas equation Gas stoichimetry Imperfect gases

VI. Chemical Kinetics 1. The rate of a Reaction 2. The rate law 3. Temperature dependence of rate constants 4. Reaction mechanism 5. Catalysis VII. Chemical Equilibrium 1. The concept of equilibrium and the equilibrium constant 2. The relationship between chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium 3. Predicting the direction of a reaction 4. Calculation of equilibrium concentration 5. Factors affecting chemical equilibrium VIII. Acids, Bases and Salts 1. Lewis concept acids and bases 2. Bronsted-Lowry concept of acids and bases 3. Acid-base titration 4. Acid-bases indicators 5. Hydrolysis of salts 6. pH and Buffer solutions IX. Thermochemistry and Introduction to Thermodynamics 1. The nature and types of energy 2. Energy changes in chemical reactions 3. Introduction to thermodynamics 4. Enthalpy of chemical reactions 5. Calorimetry X. Chemical Thermodynamics 1. The three laws of thermodynamics 2. Spontaneous process 3. Entropy 4. Gibbs free energy 5. Thermodynamics in living systems XI. Electrochemistry 1. Redox reactions 2. Conductivity

3. Galvanic cells 4. Standard reduction potentials 5. Thermodynamics of redox reactions XII. Nuclear Chemistry 1. The nature of nuclear reactions 2. Natural radioactivity 3. Uses of isotopes 4. Effects of radiation 5. Application of nuclear energy XIII. Organic Chemistry 1. Classes of organic compounds 2. Aliphatic hydrocarbons 3. Aromatic hydrocarbons 4. Chemistry of the functional groups Laboratory Sessions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Laboratory information and safety Periodic relationships among the elements Paper chromatography Acid-base titration and volumetric analysis Chemical equilibrium Vinegar analysis Gravimetric analysis and filtration technique Saponification

Textbook & Materials: Chang R. (2010): Chemistry. 10 Edition, McGraw-Hill Science. Brown L. S. and Holmes T. A. (2011): Chemistry for Engineering Students, 2nd Edition, Cengage Learning. Yen T. F. (2008): Chemistry for Engineers, Imperial College Press, London. Grading: Laboratory and assignments (20%) Midsem Exam (40%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Rossarintip Nitisoravut

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A. BASIC COURSES MATHEMATICS

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UG102 CALCULUS I

3 (3-0)

First Semester

Rationale: This course is designed to provide a firm foundation in the concepts and techniques of the calculus, including standard functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, differential equations, Sequences and Series. Catalogue Description: Functions & graphs, Limits and continuity, Derivatives, Rules of differentiation, Higher order derivatives, Mean Value Theorem, LHospitals Rule, Integrals, Fundamental Theorem, Techniques of integration, Definite integrals. Applications of differentiation and integration, Basic Differential equations, parametric equations, Polar Coordinates, Infinite sequence and series Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. Functions and their representations 1. Representation of functions 2. Essential functions 3. New functions from old functions 4. Exponential Functions 5. Inverse functions and Logarithms II. Limits and their properties 1. Limits of functions 2. Theorems on limits 3. Infinity 4. Special limits 5. Continuity, Right- and left-hand continuity, Continuity in an interval, Theorems on continuity, Piecewise continuity, Uniform continuity III. Differentiation 1. Interpretation of the Derivative 2. Differentiation rules 3. Derivatives of special Functions 4. Hyperbolic Functions 5. Higher order Derivatives 6. Linear Approximations and Differentials IV. Applications of differentiation 1. Maximum and Minimum Values

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2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Mean Value Theorem Indeterminate Forms and LHospitals Rule Curve Sketching Optimization Problems Ant derivatives

V. Integration and Applications of integration 1. Areas and Distances 2. Definite Integral 3. Fundamental Theorem of Calculus 4. Indefinite Integrals and Net Change Theorem 5. Connecting integral and differential calculus 6. Areas between Curves, Volumes, Moment of Inertia VI. Integration techniques 1. Integration by Parts 2. Trigonometric Integrals 3. Trigonometric Substitution 4. Integration of Rational Functions by Partial Fractions 5. Strategy for Integration 6. Approximate Integration 7. Improper Integrals VII. Differential equations 1. Modeling with Differential Equations 2. Direction Fields and Eulers Method 3. Separable Equations 4. Exponential Growth and Decay 5. The Logistic Equation 6. Linear Equations 7. Predator-Prey Systems VIII. Parametric equation and polar coordinates 1. Curves Defined by Parametric Equations 2. Calculus with Parametric Curves 3. Polar Coordinates 4. Areas and Lengths in Polar Coordinates 5. Conic Sections, Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates IX. Infinite Sequences and Series 1. Sequences, Series, convergence or divergence 2. Alternating Series 3. Absolute Convergence and the Ratio and Root Tests

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4. Power Series 5. Taylor and Maclaurin Series 6. Binomial Series Textbook & Materials Stewart: Calculus, 6th Edition Grading: Mid Term 30% and Final Exam 70%

Instructor: Dr. Pradya Prempraneerach.

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UG106 CALCULUS II 3(3-0)

Second Semester

Rationale: This course is designed to acquire an active knowledge and understanding of the main concepts and techniques of multivariable calculus including vectors, partial differentiation, multiple integration and higher order differential equations. Catalogue Description: vectors and the Geometry of Space, vector functions, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, Multiple Integration, vector analysis and higher order differential equations. Pre-Requisites: Calculus I Course outline: I. Vectors and the Geometry of Space 1. Three-Dimensional Coordinate Systems 2. Vectors 3. Vector products 4. Equations of Lines and Planes 5. Cylinders and Quadric Surfaces 6. Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates II. Vector Functions 1. Vector Functions and Space Curves 2. Derivatives and Integrals of Vector Functions III. Partial Differentiation 1. Functions of Several Variables, 2. Limits and Continuity 3. Partial Derivatives 4. Tangent Planes 5. Chain Rule 6. Directional Derivatives and the Gradient Vector 7. Maximum and Minimum Values 8. Lagrange Multipliers 9. Higher order partial derivatives IV. Multiple Integrals 1. Double Integrals over Rectangles 2. Iterated Integrals 3. Double Integrals over General Regions 4. Surface Area

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5. Triple Integrals 6. Triple Integrals in Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates 7. Change of Variables in Multiple Integrals V. Vector Calculus 1. Vector Fields 2. Line Integrals 3. The Fundamental Theorem for Line Integrals 4. Greens Theorem 5. Curl and Divergence 6. Parametric Surfaces and Their Areas 7. Surface Integrals 8. Stokes Theorem 9. The Divergence Theorem

VI. Second-Order Differential Equations 1. Second-Order Linear Equations 2. Non homogeneous Linear Equations 3. Applications of Second-Order Differential Equations 4. Series Solutions Textbook & Materials Stewart: Calculus, 6th Edition Grading: Mid-Term Exam (30%) Final Exam (70%) Instructor: Dr. Poompat Saengudomlert.

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UG205 CALCULUS III

3(3-0)

Fourth Semester

Rationale: This final installment of the 3-sequence of calculus courses covers advanced topics of particular importance in engineering applications. Catalogue Description: Partial Differential Equations. Numerical Methods. Special Functions: Gamma, Beta, Bessel, Legendre. Fourier Series and Fourier Integrals. Laplace Transforms. Complex Analysis Pre-Requisites: Calculus I, Calculus II Course Outline: I. Partial Differential Equations 1. Existence and uniqueness 2. Euler-Tricomi equation 3. Equations of first order II. Numerical Methods 1. Direct and iterative methods, 2. Discretization and numerical integration 3. The generation and propagation of errors 4. Interpolation, extrapolation, and regression 5. Solving equations and systems of equations III. Special Functions 1. Gamma, Beta, Bessel, Legendre IV. Fourier series V. Fourier Integrals. VI. Laplace Transforms VII. Complex Analysis 1. Complex Functions 2. Integration 3. Cauchy's Theorem VIII. Taylor and Laurent Series

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Textbook & Materials: Kaplan, Advanced Calculus, 5th Edition. Grading: Mid-Term Exam (30%), and Final Exam (70%) Instructor: Dr. Poompat Saengudomlert

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UG201 LINEAR ALGEBRA

3(3-0)

Third Semester

Rationale: The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the concept of a vector space and its algebraic properties and the manipulative techniques necessary to use matrices and determinants in solving engineering problems. Catalogue Description: System of Linear Equations, Linear Transformation and Matrix, ,Vector Space, Linear Transformation, Linear Independence, Basis, Determinants, Eigenvalue and Eigenvector, Inner Product, Orthogonality Pre-Requisites: Calculus I Course outline: I. System of Linear Equations: Augmented Matrix, Row Operation, Row Echelon Form, Existence, Uniqueness, Basic Linear Algebra Principle II. Linear Transformation and Matrix: Vector and Matrix, Linear Transformation, Onto, One-to-one, Composition and Matrix Multiplication, Inverse, Transpose, Partitioned Matrix III. Vector Space: Vector Space, Subspace, Linear Transformation, Range and Column Space, Kernel and Null Space, Span, Linear Independence, Basis, Computation of Basis, Rank and Nullity, Change of Basis, Dual, Direct Sum IV. Determinants: Geometry of Determinant, Computation of Determinant, Properties of Determinant, Theory of Determinant, Proof of Properties V. Eigenvalue and Eigenvector: Eigenvalue and Eigenvector, Complex Diagonalization, Application, Properties, Eigenspace and Multiplicity, Polynomials of Matrix VI. Inner Product: Inner Product Space, Duality and Adjoint, Orthogonality, Orthogonal projection, Orthogonal Complement, Complex Inner Product

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Textbook & Materials: Nicholson, Linear Algebra with Applications, 4th Ed., 2003. Grading: Mid-Term Exam (30%) and Final Exam (70%) Instructor: Prof. Pran Hari Talukdar

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UG204 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

3(3-0)

Fourth Semester

Rationale: The objective of this is to introduce students to the concepts of probability and statistics necessary to undertake basic modeling and statistical decision techniques in engineering. Catalogue Description: Sample Space and Events, Axioms of Probability, Conditional Probability, Discrete and Continuous Random Variables, Probability Distributions, Mathematical Expectation, Special Distributions, Joint Probability Distributions, Random Samples. Estimation Theory, Testing of Hypotheses, Statistical Inferences, Linear Regression and Correlation, Analysis of Variance Pre-Requisites: None. Course Outline: I. Probability basics I Experiments, outcomes, sample space, sample point, events, set algebra, probability, counting tools. II. Probability basics II Independence of events, conditional probability, Bayes theorem, calculating probabilities. III. Models for the distribution of discrete random variables Probability and cumulative distribution functions, expectation. IV. Families of discrete distributions Binomial, geometric, negative binomial, hypergeometric, and Poisson V. Models for the distribution of continuous random variables The probability density function, cumulative distribution function, expectation. VI. Families of continuous distributions Uniform, normal, gamma, beta, and exponential VII. Models for the joint distribution of two or more random variables Probability distributions, joint, marginal, and conditional distributions; independence, expectation of functions of random variables, covariance, and moments of linear functions.

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VIII. Important sampling distributions, the central limit theorem. IX. Introduction to statistical inference including parameter estimation and hypothesis testing Textbook & Materials: Devore, Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 7th Edition. Grading: Mid-Term Exam (30%) and Final Exam (70%) Instructor: Dr. Teerapat Sanguankotchakorn.

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A. BASIC COURSES ENGLISH

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UG103 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS I

3(3-0)

First Semester

Rationale: This first installment of the 2-sequence English communication skills course covers introductions to communication models and analysis; the characteristics of engineering communication; and, ethics. The course engages students in the writing process and techniques for searching for information, team/group work, peer assessment, and making oral presentations. A comprehensive review of English structure. Catalogue Description: Communication models and analysis. Engineering communication. Ethics in professional life and communication. Oral presentation. Writing as a process. Visual elements in oral and written communication. Group work and collaborative writing. Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. The characteristics of engineering communication. Analysis of communication based on the CMAPP model. Introduction to the writing process. Usage focus: Assessment of English usage. Application of the CMAPP model. Usage focus: Sentence structures. Research and reference works. Working with others: communication skills, participation, group dynamics, peer assessment and self-assessment, ethical behavior, results of unethical behavior. Usage focus: Parts of speech. Work group tutorials. Oral Presentations. Usage focus: Pronunciation. Writing Process: Basics and methods of ideas development, assessment of writing. Writing tutorials. Organizing data; from data to information. Outlining. Writing Process: Narrowing topics. Usage focus: Sentence connectivity. Visual elements in written and oral communication. Usage focus: Review of tenses. Writing Process: Drafting, revising, and proofreading. Usage focus: Punctuation.

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IV. V.

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Group Projects: investigation of an engineering issue in relation to society. Brainstorming and topic narrowing. Library/on-line research.

Textbook & Materials Ingre Engineering Communication, 1st Edition. Grading: Homework Assignments (25%), Project Documents (25%), Mid-Term Exam (25%) and Final Exam (25%). Instructor: to be announced.

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UG107 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS II

3(3-0)

Second Semester

Rationale: This second installment of the 2-sequence English communication skills course covers communication strategies; effective presentations; research writing (extended essays); seminar presentations; and, writing for the web and multimedia presentations. The course engages students in exploring and communicating in academic as well as in professional engineering contexts. Students conceive, develop and present their own content relating engineering purposes to social and environmental issues. Catalogue Description: Communication strategies. Common documents in engineering communication. Ethics in professional life and communication. Oral presentation. Writing as a process: The extended essay/ research paper. Seminar participation. Visual elements in oral and written communication; web content and multimedia presentations. Group work and collaborative writing. Pre-Requisites: English Communication Skill I Course Outline: I. Communication strategies: Mechanism and process description; Classification and definition; Process analysis; Comparison; Causation; and, Exemplification and illustration. Production of short essays and extemporaneous speeches on relevant topics. Review of English usage. II. Communication strategies: Persuasion and argument. Use of analogy. Usage focus: Review of punctuation. Overview of correspondence, reports, and summaries for the engineering workplace. Usage focus: Forms of address, titles and heading, captions, salutations and closings. Writing Process: Summarizing and critique. Style guides and field-specific discourse and literature. Seminar participation, presentation. Peer review. Writing Process: The extended essay from planning, proposal and drafting/revising through final draft proofreading. Writing tutorials and self-editing. Group projects: Brainstorming, project planning; proposal writing (collaborative/WIKI writing).

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Group projects: Elements of web pages and web content, video presentations, animations, scripting. Group Projects: progress reports, consultation with experts. Tutorials. Panel discussion/Seminar. Evaluation and assessment of groupwork. Final review.

VIII. IX.

Textbook & Materials Ingre Engineering Communication, 1st Edition. Grading: Homework Assignments (25%), Project Documents (25%), Mid-Term Exam (25%) and Final Exam (25%) Instructor: to be announced.

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UG305 TECHNICAL WRITING

3(3-0)

Sixth Semester

Rationale: Student will learn to write in a clear, concise style and to present information logically. Student will also learn to design documents in which format contribute to clarity and efficiency including use of graphics and deliver oral presentations. Catalogue Description: Principles and procedure of technical research and report writing; attention to analyzing audience and purpose, organizing information, designing graphic aids, and writing such specialized forms as abstracts, instructions, and proposals Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Overview of Technical Research and Report Writing 1. Definition and Nature of Technical Writing 2. Properties of Technical Writing 3. Basic Principles of Technical Writing 4. Styles in Technical Writing 5. The Role of Technical Writing 6. The Wholistic Guide of Technical Writing 7. End-products of Technical Writing II. Information Structure/Techniques in Technical Writing 1. Distinction between Technical and Literary Writing 2. Formal Definition 3. Description Mechanism 4. Process Description 5. Classification 6. Cause and Effect 7. Comparison and Contrast 8. Analogy III. Types of Technical Report 1. Report Layout 2. Formal Report Format 3. Memorandum Report 4. Letter Report 5. Bulletins 6. Abstract 7. Proposal 8. Research Report 9. Feasibility Study

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IV. Business Letter 1. Definition and Purpose 2. Elements and Characteristics 3. Format and Styles 4. Types of Business Letters 5. Resume and Cover Letters V. Process and Guidelines in Technical Writing 1. Writing process: from audience to rough draft 2. Audience analysis 3. Task analysis 4. Power-revision techniques 5. Libraries, documentation, cross-referencing 6. Basic patterns and elements of the sentence 7. Common grammar, usage, punctuation problems 8. Common spelling problems VI. Graphic Aids 1. Bar Chart 2. Line Chart 3. Tables 4. Circle or Pie Chart 5. Surface or Strata Chart 6. Map ChartsG. Flow ChartsH. Flow SheetsI. Diagrams 7. Figures 8. Photographs 9. Drawings 10. Important Points in Handling Graphics VII. Contemporary Communication 1. E-mail 2. Internet 3. Desktop Publishing 4. Hypertex Textbook & Materials: Manalo, E. & Fermin, V. (2007): Technical and Report Writing, ECC Graphics. Quezon City. Vicente,C. et. Al. (2004): Technical Writing, Popular Bookstore, Quezon City, Philippines. Grading: Homework Assignments (25%) Midsem Exam (25%) and Final Exam (50%)

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Instructor: To be announced

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A. BASIC COURSES - GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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UG206 SPANISH LEVEL I

2(2-0)

Fourth Semester

Rationale: This course provides students with a basic understanding of written and spoken Spanish as well as basic written expression and conversation. Catalogue Description: Reading Comprehension; Written Expression and Interaction; Listening Comprehension; Oral Expression and Interaction Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Reading Comprehension Recognize numbers, words or phrases and the general meaning of the informative material or the instructions; Extract specific information from a text of more common use II. Written Expression and Interaction Give basic personal information in written form; Write simple phrases and sentences about own identity or getting around it immediately; Interchanging for messages of courtesy; Simple and basic personal information III. Listening Comprehension Capturing general ideas or simple statements, transmitted slowly and with clear articulation. IV. Oral Expression and Interaction Give basic information about myself; Brief interchanges with the interviewer Textbook & Materials: Laila M Dawson, Kim Potowski, Sylvia Sobral (2008): Dicho Y Hecho : Beginning Spanish, John Wiley & Sons. Grading: Assignments (30%), Midsem Exam (30%) and Final Exam (40%) Instructor: To be announced

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UG301 SPANISH LEVEL II

2(2-0)

Fifth Semester

Rationale: This course provides students with an intermediate understanding of written and spoken Spanish as well as intermediate written expression and conversation. Catalogue Description: Reading Comprehension; Written Expression and Interaction; Listening Comprehension; Oral Expression and Interaction Pre-Requisites: Spanish Level I Course Outline: I. Reading Comprehension Link texts with simple statements; Answer selecting the correct answer to the multiple choice questions with three possible answers which will formulate from short texts; Recognise names, words or phrases and capture the general meaning or the informative material or the instructions II. Written Expression and Interaction Fill out forms with personal information of an appropriate manner; Write a letter related to their personal environment and to daily matters; Write a descriptive or narrative text based on some data which will be provided in the exam III. Listening Comprehension Capturing general ideas of a simple statement, short radio pieces or telephone conversations, transmitted slowly and with clear articulation IV. Oral Expression and Expression Provide basic information about useful aspects and experiences of daily life; Participate in a short conversation from a simulated situation Textbook & Materials: Laila M Dawson, Kim Potowski, Sylvia Sobral (2008): Dicho Y Hecho : Beginning Spanish, John Wiley & Sons. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) and Final Exam (40%) Instructor: To be announced

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UG305 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

3(3-0)

Sixth Semester

Rationale: Engineering activities affect the environment and ecosystems. Hence, engineering students should have knowledge about the environment and ecosystems so that they are better prepared to protect the environment and ecosystems while performing engineering tasks. This course introduces the concepts of natural resources and ecosystems, environmental problems, multifaceted causes and potential solutions to environmental problems, and resource degradation. Catalogue Description: Introduction; Natural Resources; Ecosystems; Environmental Concerns; Environment and Development; Impact on Resource Systems Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Introduction 1. Nature of environmental studies 2. Interrelationship of natural science, politics, and ethics 3. Environmental policy, planning and decision making II. Natural Resources 1. Natural resource use concern 2. Renewable natural resources 3. Non-renewable natural resources III. Ecosystems 1. Concept, structure and function of an ecosystem. 2. Energy flow in the ecosystem, Food chains, Ecological succession. 3. Introduction to different ecosystems (Forest, Grassland, Agro-ecosystem, Aquatic) IV. Environmental Concerns 1. Global environmental changes 2. Air and water pollution 3. Soil and land degradation 4. Biodiversity conservation V. Environment and Development 1. Population and society 2. Economic development 3. Environmental and resource conservation

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VI. Impact on Resource Systems 1. Urbanization 2. Road construction 3. Irrigation development 4. Mining Text books: Raven P., Berg L., and Hassenzahl D. (2008): Environment, sixth edition, John Wiley and Sons. Reference books: Cutter S. and Renwick W. (2003): Exploration, Conservation, Preservation: A geographic perspective on natural resource use. John Wiley and Sons., New York. Rana S. (2003): Essentials of Ecology and Environmental Science. Prentice-Hall of India. Journals and Magazines: 1. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 2. Society and Natural Resources 3. International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology Field Work: Field visits to see different ecosystems and environmental problems of engineering concern will be arranged. Grading: Assignments (30%); Midsem exam (30%); Final exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Rajendra P Shrestha

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UG304 HUMANITIES

3(3-0)

Sixth Semester

Rationale: This course presents an overview and discussion of the areas of human study and endeavour known as the humanities those disciplines such as art, philosophy, history, politics, religion, literature and the like which study the human condition. It aims to show the ways in which a knowledge of these disciplines can enrich both our personal and professional lives and broaden the scope of our thought and imagination. It does this by introducing students to some of the major ideas and works of art that come out of these disciplines. In doing this, it further aims to instill critical thinking and help students to form a personal and intellectual awareness of the problems and opportunities confronting humanity. Catalogue Description: Introduction; Religion and philosophy; Politics; Literature and Drama; Visual Arts. Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Introduction 1. The humanities 2. Happiness and the role of the humanities II. Religion and philosophy 1. Indian 2. Chinese 3. Western 4. Ancient Greek III. Politics 1. Greek Democracy 2. The Western Enlightenment IV. Literature and Drama 1. Classic Indian 2. Classic Western 3. Comedy V. Visual Arts 1. Indian Religious Architecture and Angkor Wat 2. Western Religious Architecture 3. The development of art, the artistic impulse and the aesthetic response 4. 4. Cinema: Humans and technology

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Textbook & Materials: Lecture Notes, Videos and Readings Grading: Attendance & Quizzes (10%), Assignments (20%), Midsem Exam (30%), Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Thomas Hoy

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UG302 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS

3(3-0)

Fifth Semester

Rationale: To acquire and independently apply concepts and techniques of economic analysis used to form engineering decisions; to assess cost implication in engineering design and application; to select a preferred course of action based upon monetary and non-monetary considerations; to assess risks and uncertainty associated with engineering economic decisions. Catalogue Description: Basic concepts in economic analysis; Cost concepts; Time value of money; Measuring the worth of investment and comparison of alternatives; Project feasibility analysis; Decision making under risk and uncertainty Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Introduction/ Engineering Economic Decisions 1. Introduction 2. Origins of engineering economics 3. What are the principles of engineering economics? 4. Engineering economics and design process II. Cost Concepts and Design Economics 1. Introduction 2. Cost estimating and cost terminology 3. The general economic environment 4. Cost-driven design optimization III. Money-Time Relationships and Equivalence 1. Introduction 2. Why consider return to capital? 3. Origin of interest, simple interest and compound interest 4. The concept of equivalence 5. Notation and cash-flow diagrams and tables IV. Applications of Money-Time Relationships 1. Introduction 2. Determining the minimum attractive rate of return 3. The present worth method, the future worth method and the annual worth method 4. The internal rate of return method and external rate of return method V. Comparing Alternatives 1. Introduction 2. The basic concepts for comparing alternatives

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3. The study (analysis) period 4. Case 1: Useful lives are equal to the study period 5. Case2: Useful lives are different among the alternatives VI. Project Feasibility Analysis 1. Financial feasibility 2. Market price analysis 3. Cost of capital and weighted average 4. Benefit-cost analysis VII. Sensitivity and Risk Management 1. Introduction 2. What are risk, uncertainty and sensitivity? 3. Sources of uncertainty 4. Sensitivity analysis Textbook & Materials: Park, Chan S. (2004): Fundamentals of Engineering, Economics Edition, Upper Saddle River, NJ., Prentice Hall. Sullivan, W.G., Wicks, E.M. and Luxhoj, J.T (2003): Engineering Economy, Twelfth Edition, Prentice Hall. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Sangam Shrestha and Dr. Vilas Nitivattananon

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UG402 PRINCIPLES OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3(0-3) Seventh semester Rationale: Goals include: (1) to provide researchers with many of the skills that they would need to translate academic research into commercial uses; (2) to sensitize researchers to the goals of the business community and facilitate their ability to work with the private sector on technology development; and (3) to make researchers aware of the processes of academic technology development and transfer. Sessions consist of lectures and case discussion facilitated the instructor. Some sessions include members of the business community as guest lecturers. As an example, students will discuss the financing of new companies with local venture capitalists. Student products include the evaluation of the commercial potential of a university technology in which they apply their new knowledge about commercialization of scientific discoveries. Catalogue Description: Introduction to the course and identifying opportunities ; Practice of Entrepreneurship; Developing Innovative business model; Business plan development ; Legal issues for the entrepreneur; Financing technology ventures Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Introduction to the course and identifying opportunities 1. Introductions and Definitions 2. Institutions and Opportunity 3. Entrepreneurship and its nature 4. The economist and behavioral view of entrepreneurship 5. Innovation, entrepreneurship linkage 6. Entrepreneurship and Management II. Practice of Entrepreneurship 1. The entrepreneurial process 2. Identification and evaluation of opportunities 3. Strategic orientation 4. Entrepreneurial commitment III. Developing Innovative business model 1. Innovation concepts 2. Importance of innovation for entrepreneurship 3. The innovation process 4. Sources and types of innovation; 5. Innovation and social entrepreneurship 6. Product planning and development

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IV. Business plan development 1. Business proposals 2. Marketing plan 3. Technical feasibility 4. Financial plan (sources of funds and their evaluation) 5. Organizational and operational plan 6. Drafting a business plan V. Legal issues for the entrepreneur 1. Patents 2. Trade secrets 3. Trademarks 4. Copyrights 5. Licensing 6. Domain names VI. Financing technology ventures 1. Venture financing 2. Venture financing Deal Structure and Terms 3. Managing Venture Growth VII. Case studies Textbook & Materials: Shane, S. (2005): Finding Fertile Ground: Identifying Extraordinary Opportunities for New Ventures, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Wharton School Publishing. Shane, S. (2004): Academic Entrepreneurship: University Spinoffs and Wealth Creation, Aldershot, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. Grading: Assignment (20%) Midsem Exam (20%) Final Exam (60%) Instructor: To be announced

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UG404 ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

2(2-0)

Eighth Semester

Rationale: This course focuses on issues related to the practice of civil engineering as a professional engineer. It will also enhance the students communication skills. Student will be able to organize and deliver effective written communications, identify and explain the global, economic, environmental, and societal impacts of specified civil engineering system, explain the need for life-long learning, key concepts and problem solving processes used in civil engineering management, role of the leader, leadership principles, and attitude conductive to effective practice of civil engineering Catalogue Description: Professional practice issues; current civil engineering issues that impact design, construction, and operation of civil engineer facilities; developing engineering solutions that better serve society; business and public policy concern; life-long learning; problem solving; professional licensure Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Introduction 1. Professions and professionalism 2. Life-long learning expectations II. Writing specifications 1. Plagiarism 2. Using standard and guide specification III. Impacts of engineering solutions 1. Global and societal impacts 2. Economic and environmental impacts 3. Contemporary issues affecting identification, formulation, and solution of civil engineering problems IV. Professional registration 1. Professional registration of civil engineering 2. Legal aspects of civil engineering V. Problem solving processes 1. Problem solving processes used infrastructure assent management by civil engineers 2. Problem solving processes used in business by civil engineers 3. Problem solving processes used in public policy, and public administration to civil engineers

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VI. Leadership 1. Importance of effective leadership to the practice of civil engineering 2. Leadership principle 3. Attitudes conductive to effective practice of civil engineering 4. Role of the leader Textbook & Materials: N.S. Grigg, M.E. Criswell, D.G. Fontaine, & T.J. Siller (2001) Civil Engineering Practice in the Twenty-First Century, ASCE Press, Reston, VA. Grading: Homework and Report (40%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (30%) Instructor: To be announced

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B. ENGINEERING COURSES - BASIC ENGINEERING

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UG104 PRAXIS I

1(0-1)

First Semester

Rationale: This course is designed to expose student to the concepts and methods to develop an efficient design process and applying it to solve engineering design problems creatively and effectively. Catalogue Description: Design principles, Creativity and reasoning, Analysis and synthesis, Decision making, Simple but comprehensive design case studies, mechanical, material, electrical, electronic and IT aspects in design, Group based design, Preparing work plans and delegating duties, Deadlines and costs constraints, Basic procedures in conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, Report and presentation Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. Design Principles 1. Introduction to Engineering Design 2. Engineering products and processes 3. Engineering designs tools 4. Concurrent engineering 5. Creativity and reasoning, analysis and synthesis, simulation, evaluation and decision making. Case Studies 1. Comprehensive design case studies selected from different disciplines like Manufacturing, Mechanical, Material, Electrical, Electronic and IT aspects in design. Design Assignments: Group Project to develop engineering design skills The project will include, 1. Gathering of data and information from various sources as a preliminary to the design, 2. Preparing a work plan and delegating duties, 3. Working with others and to produce results by given deadlines and within given costs, 4. Learning the basic procedures required for conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, 5. Learning the importance of the cost component in the manufacturing process,

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6. Suggestions for prototype of the design and methodology. 7. Group Project Report and Presentation

Textbook & Materials None Grading: Homework and lab work (40%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (30%)

Instructor: All Faculty

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UG108 PRAXIS II 1(0-1)

Second Semester

Rationale: This course is designed to develop hands on skills of students in engineering related to the manufacturing industry. Catalogue Description: Software tools for engineering design, equipment used for manufacturing, documentation and reporting Pre-Requisites: ICT 11-xx: Praxis I Course outline: I. Basic software tools needed for electronic design and manufacturing 1. Electronic circuit simulation (PSPICE) 2. Solid modeling (Pro-Engineer). II. Equipment used for manufacturing 1. Basic workshop practice 2. Soldering 3. PCB manufacture 4. Casing design and construction. III. Group Project: These require extending knowledge that gained in Praxis I. use design concepts and come up with proto type of a simple design. IV. Documenting and Reporting 1. Design documentation 2. presenting of product 3. Marketing and other skills

Textbook & Materials None Grading: Course Project (60%), Problem Sets and Home works (30%), Class Participation (10%)

Instructor: Rajatheva/ Selected Faculty members different projects

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CS101 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND PROGRAMMING

5(3-2) First Semester

Rationale: To develop fundamental computer programming skills. Catalogue Description: Objects and classes; fundamental data types; control structures; arrays; inheritance, interfaces, and polymorphism; I/O and string processing; Exceptions; searching and sorting Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: Introduction Using objects Creating classes Unit testing Fundamental data types Control structures Algorithm design Basic collections Interfaces and polymorphism Inheritance I/O and string processing Exceptions and exception handling Searching Sorting Textbook & Materials Cay S. Horstmann Big Java, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 2007 Grading: Homework and lab work (40%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (30%) Instructor: Dr. Matthew Dailey

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UG202 APPLIED MATHEMATICS LABORATORY

1(0-1)

Third Semester

Rationale:. This course is an introductory course for MATLAB. On successful completion of this module, students will have the ability to analyze engineering problems; develop algorithms to solve the problems; implement the algorithms in the MATLAB programming environment; and produce informative output in both numerical and graphical form. The problem-solving skills learned in the course can be utilized in upper-level engineering and science courses Catalogue Description: Basic programming concepts including: algorithm development, data types, number representation, control structures, functions, plotting and basic numerical analysis techniques. The basic numerical analysis techniques covered in the course include matrix operations, systems of equations, solving equations, roots, curve fitting, interpolation, numerical integration and ordinary differential equations. Pre-Requisites: Basic familiarity with programming concepts. Course outline: I. Introduction to MATLAB II. III. IV. MATLAB Primitives: Arrays in MATLAB, Character Arrays, Cell Arrays, Struct Arrays Functions: Script Files, Functions, Function Handles Relational operators and Control Flow: Relational operators and Logical expressions, Control Flow Graphs Plots: Basic Plotting, Built in functions, Generating wave forms Recursive Programs: Recursion and Induction Debugging in MATLAB: Debugging Basic Numerical Analysis: Solving Linear Equations, Regression, Polynomials, Root finding Data Structures: Trees Numerical methods for Calculus: Numerical Integration, Numerical Differentiation, Numerical solutions to ordinary differential equations Sorting, Searching and Complexity: Sorting, Searching, Time Complexity of Algorithms Object-Oriented Programming: Objects and Classes, Get and Set Methods

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XIII.

Graphical User Interfaces: Handle Graphics Introduction, Writing Reusable Graphics Objects

Textbook & Materials Brian D. Hahn, Daniel T. Valentine Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists Calculus, 4th Edition. Grading: Mid-Term Exam (30%) Final Exam (70%) Instructor: Dr. Poompat Saengudomlert.

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UG111 ENGINEERING MECHANICS 3(3-0)

Second Semester

Rationale: This is the introductory course on the application of mechanics in solving engineering problems. In this course, all objects are modeled as rigid bodies without considering material properties. Based on the concepts of equilibrium of particles and the equilibrium of rigid bodies, all the forces applied to objects can be determined by considering the balance of forces on the free body diagram model of objects. Catalogue Description: Introduction; Forces and Force Systems; Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies; Center of Gravity, Center of Mass, and Centroid; Kinematics of a Particle; Kinetics of a Particles; Kinematics of a Rigid Body; Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body; Energy and Momentum in Rigid Body Dynamics Prerequisites: None Course outline: I. Introduction 1. Vectors and components 2. Dot and cross products; mixed triple products 3. General Principles Newtons Laws II. Forces and Force Systems 1. Characteristics and representation of a force 2. Classication of forces, free-body diagrams 3. Equilibrium of particle III. Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies 1. Rigid bodies and equivalent systems 2. General systems of forces in a plane (2D) and static equilibrium conditions 3. General systems of forces in space (3D) and static equilibrium conditions IV. Center of Gravity, Center of Mass, and Centroid 1. Center of forces 2. Center of gravity and center of mass 3. Centroid of an area and centroid of a line V. Kinematics of a Particle 1. Coordinate systems and position vectors

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2. Displacement, velocity, and acceleration 3. Rectilinear motion 4. Curvilinear motion VI. Kinetics of a Particle 1. Newton's law of motion 2. Equation of motion for a system of particles VII. Kinematics of a Rigid Body 1. Rigid body and types of motion 2. Rotation about a fixed axis 3. General motions VIII. Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Moment of inertia Planar kinetic equations of motion Equations of motion: Translation Equations of motion: Rotation about a fixed axis Equations of motion: General plane motion

IX. Energy and Momentum in Rigid Body Dynamics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Work and energy for system of particles Kinetic energy of a rigid body Potential energy The general energy principle, virtual work Linear momentum and moment of momentum Conservation of momentum

Text books: R. C. Hibbeler R.C. (2001): Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 9th Edition, Prentice Hall. R. C. Hibbeler R.C. (2001): Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 9th Edition, Prentice Hall. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Punchet Thammarak

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UG110 ENGINEERING DRAWING

3(1-2)

First Semester

Rationale: The objective of this course is to develop the general understanding of Engineering drawing as it is the common tool of communication in Engineering field. Catalogue Description: Introduction to basic principle of engineering drawing including lettering, applied geometry, orthographic drawing and sketching, sectional views and conventions, detail drawing, assembly drawing, dimensioning; basic descriptive geometry dealing with points, lines & planes and their relationship in space and basic developed views. Pre-Requisites: None Course Outlines: I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. Introduction, Drawing Equipment and Lettering Line types, dimensioning Geometric Drawing (lines, tangents, arcs, ellipse) Orthographic Drawing : first and third angle projection 3-dimensional Drawing: Isometric Drawing Free-hand Sketching Missing Views and Pictorial Drawing Projection of Pyramid, Cylinder and Solid Cone Basic Descriptive Geometry Basic Object Development Sectional Views Assembly Drawing

Textbook & Materials A. W. Boundy (2006): Engineering Drawing, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill Australia Pvt. Ltd. A. W. Boundy (2006): Engineering Drawing: Workbook, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill Australia Pvt. Ltd. References O. Ostrowsky (1995): Engineering Drawing with CAD Applications, Edward Arnold T.E.French, C.J.Vierck, R.J.Foster (1993): Engineering Drawing and Graphic Technology, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill Grading: Quizzes (10%) Lab Assignments (30%) Mid Term (30%) Final Exam (30%)

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UG203 MATERIAL SCIENCE

3(2-1)

Third Semester

Rationale: To introduce students to the Material science and provide good understanding of their different features and applications Catalogue Description: Atomic structure, Crystal geometry and structure, Crystal Imperfections, Surface imperfections, Fundamentals of diffusion in solids, Phase transformations in materials, Metals and Ceramics, Electrical, Magnetic and Optical properties of materials Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. Introduction Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding The Structure of Crystalline Solids Imperfections in Solids, Diffusion Mechanical Properties of Metals, Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms Failure, Phase Diagrams Phase Transformations in Materials Metal Alloys Structures and Properties of Ceramics, Applications and Processing of Ceramics Electrical Properties Thermal Properties, Magnetic Properties Optical Properties, Economic, Environmental, and Societal Issues Laboratory Sessions 1. Characteristics of different materials 2. Diffusion, metal and ceramics properties 3. electrical, magnetic properties of materials 4. Optical properties

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Material Science and Engineering: an introduction, 7th ed., New York: John Wiley, 2007 Grading: Mid-Term Exam (20%) Laboratory Exercises (20%) Final Exam (60%) Instructor: ke Fldt (visiting)

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CIE302 NUMERICAL METHODS

3(3-0)

Fifth Semester

Rationale: Most problems in practical engineering applications are so complicate that they can only be solved numerically by using computer. This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of numerical methods and algorithms for solving mathematical models of real word problems from the fields of Civil Engineering. Catalogue Description: Mathematical Modeling of Engineering Problems and Error Analysis; Roots of Equations; Numerical Linear Algebra; Computations of Matrix Eigenvalues; Interpolation; Curve Fitting; Numerical Differentiation and Integration; Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations Pre-Requisites: Introduction to Computers and Programming, Calculus II Course Outline: I. Mathematical Modeling of Engineering Problems and Error Analysis 1. Concepts of approximation in mathematical modeling and numerical solution 2. Truncation errors and the Taylor series 3. Approximations and round - off errors in computer II. Roots of Equations 1. Bisection method 2. Method of false position 3. Fixed-Point iteration 4. Newton-Raphsons method 5. Secant method III. Numerical Linear Algebra 1. Gaussian Elimination 2. LU Decomposition 3. Determinant 4. Inversion of a matrix 5. Ill-Conditioned problems 6. Gauss-Seidel method IV. Computations of Matrix Eigenvalues 1. Householder method 2. Power methods 3. QR iteration V. Interpolation 1. Linear interpolation

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Newton interpolation Lagrange interpolation Hermite interpolation Spline interpolation

VI. Curve Fitting 1. Linear regression 2. Polynomial regression 3. Nonlinear regression VII. Numerical Differentiation 1. Using Taylor expansion 2. Finite difference approximations of partial derivatives VIII. Numerical Integration 1. Trapezoidal rule 2. Simpsons rule 3. Newton-Cotes formulas 4. Gauss quadratures IX. Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations 1. Euler methods 2. Runge-Kutta methods 3. Predictor-Corrector Methods Textbook & Materials: S.C. Chapra and R.P. Canale (2005): Numerical Methods for Engineers, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Bui Thanh Tam

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CIE203 SURVEYING

3(2-1)

Third Semester

Rationale: To impart necessary knowledge and skills to carry out surveying and leveling, and do the relevant drawing and computations, for engineering applications. Catalogue Description: Ability to use the chain, tape, level, theodolite and other surveying equipment to carry out field surveys, produce relevant maps and drawings, and do associated computations required for engineering applications Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Introduction 1. Plane surveying 2. Geodetic surveying 3. Branches of surveying 4. Basic principles of surveying 5. The reliability of a survey 6. Maps and plans II. Linear measurements and chain surveying 1. Methods of direct linear measurements 2. Chaining on level ground 3. Slope chaining 4. Horizontal chaining 5. Making tape corrections 6. Solving surveying problems by tape 7. Identifying chaining mistakes and errors III. Leveling 4. Types of leveling 5. Equipment for leveling 6. Orders of accuracy 7. Level bench marks 8. Differential leveling 9. Curvature and refraction 10. Adjusting the level 11. Profile leveling 12. Trigonometric leveling IV. Theodolite traversing 1. Introduction to the theodolite

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Instrumental errors Instrument adjustment Field procedure Measuring angles

V. Optical distance measurement (tachometry) 1. Types of tachometric measurements 2. Principles of Stadia method 3. Distance and elevation formulae 4. Movable hair method 5. Tangential system of measurement 6. Tachometric calculations and reductions 7. Errors in tachometric surveying 8. Uses of tachometry VI. Triangulation surveying 1. Types of triangulation networks 2. Triangulation stations, signals, and instrument supports 3. Triangulation procedures 4. Adjusting 5. Checking for precision VII. Modern techniques and instruments in surveying 1. Global Positioning System (GPS): Applications and control provision 2. Total station VIII. Areas and volumes 1. The planimeter 2. Areas enclosed by straight lines 3. Irregular figures 4. Volumes: Earthwork calculations 5. Mass-haul diagrams IX. Setting out of buildings 1. Accuracy of measurement 2. Basic principles and point marking 3. Horizontal control 4. Vertical control 5. Vertical alignment 6. Connection of surface and underground lines Laboratory Session: To be announced

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Textbook & Materials: A. Bannister, S. Raymond, and R. Baker (1992): Surveying, 6th ed., Harlow: Longman Scientific & Technical. Grading: Laboratory and assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Taravudh Tipdecho

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CIE202 FLUID MECHANICS

3(2-1)

Third Semester

Rationale: This course covers the principles of continuity, momentum and energy concepts applied to fluid motion. Topics include properties of fluids, fluid statics, kinematics and dynamics, flow in open channels and pressure conduits (pipes) and turbines, fluid measurements, and similitude and dimensional analysis. Catalogue Description: Fluid properties; Hydrostatics; Fluid Kinematics; Conservation of Mass; Momentum and Energy; Flow in Open Channels; Pipe Flow; Turbomachinery; Fluid Measurements; Similitude and Dimensional Analysis Pre-Requisites: Engineering Mechanics Course Outline: I. Fluid Properties 1. Fluid mass, weight, density and volume 2. Viscosity 3. Vapor pressure 4. Surface tension II. Hydrostatics 1. Pressure variation in fluid at rest and in motion 2. Forces on plane and curved surfaces 3. Buoyancy and flotation III. Fluid Kinematics and Dynamics 1. Concepts of systems and control volume 2. Conservation of mass - Continuity equation 3. Newtons 2nd Law Momentum equation 4. 1st Law of thermodynamics Energy equation 5. Bernoulli equation IV. Similitude and Dimensional Analysis 1. Dimensional homogeneity 2. The Pi theorem 3. Correlation of experimental data 4. Modeling and similitude V. Open Channel Flow 1. Specific energy 2. Uniform flow Chezy and Mannings equations 3. Gradually varied flow

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4. Rapidly varied flow Hydraulic jumps 5. Best hydraulic cross sections VI. Pipe Flow 1. Viscous flow in pipes 2. Energy and hydraulic grade line 3. Laminar flow 4. Turbulent flow VII. Turbomachinery 1. Classification of pumps 2. Mixed and axial flow pumps the specific speed 3. Centrifugal pumps and compressors 4. Reaction and impulse turbines VIII. Fluid Measurements 1. Pressure measurement manometers 2. Velocity measurement current meters 3. Discharge measurement orifice, weirs, flumes 4. Viscosity measurement Laboratory Session: To be announced Textbook & Materials: White, F. (2004): Fluid Mechanics, 4th Ed. McGraw-Hill Streeter, V., Wylie E.B, and Bedford, K. (1997): Fluid Mechanics, McGraw-Hill Munson, B., Young, D., and Okiishi, T. (1990): Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, John Wiley and Sons. Grading: Laboratory and assignments (20%), Midsem exam (30%) and Final Exam (50%) Instructor: Dr. Roberto S. Clemente

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CIE206 HYDROLOGY

3(3-0)

Fourth Semester

Rational: To provide an understanding of the circulation of water and its constituents through the hydrologic cycle; hydrologic data collection and analysis. Catalogue Description: Components of hydrologic cycle: rainfall, infiltration and surface runoff; hydrologic transport; statistical methods in hydrology: frequency analysis; hydrologic data collection; forecasting and flood analysis Pre-requisites: None Course Outline: I. Introduction 1. Hydrology, hydrological cycle 2. Water balance equations II. Meteorological Factors in Hydrology 1. Temperature, humidity, wind speed 2. Evaporation and evapotranspiration III. Physical Hydrology 1. Precipitation processes, measurement and spatial averaging of precipitation 2. Hyetographs 3. Missing and inconsistent data, double mass curve method of adjustment 4. Storm characterization, Intensity Duration Frequency (IDF) curves 5. Snow fall and its measurement 6. Infiltration, percolation and interflow IV. Surface Runoff and Hydrograph Analysis 1. Rainfall-runoff correlation and rating curves 2. Peak flow estimation using empirical methods 3. The rational method and its limitations 4. Stream gauging; different methods of streamflow measurement 5. Hydrographs 6. Unit hydrographs and their limitations 7. Changing unit hydrograph duration, S-curve and synthetic unit hydrograph method 8. Derivation of unit hydrographs from storms V. Probability and Frequency Analysis 1. Frequency and probability concepts 2. Histograms, risk and reliability, recurrence interval 3. Estimation of extreme events

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VI. Ground Water 1. Occurrences and distribution of ground water aquifers, aquiclavels and artesian wells 2. Water wells and their types 3. Wells and their classification 4. Well hydraulics 5. Pumps for the water well VII. Flood Analysis 1. Definition, causes and effects of floods 2. Flood prediction and design flood 3. Methods of mitigating floods 4. Flood routing Textbook & Materials: V.T. Chow, Dr. Maidment, L.W. Mays (1988): Applied Hydrology, McGraw-Hill. Linsley, Kobler and Paulhus (1977): Hydrology for Engineers, McGraw-Hill Publishing. Viessman and Lewis (2003): Introduction to Hydrology, Prentice Hall. S.L.Dingman (2008): Physical Hydrology, Waveland Press, Long Grove. D.K.Todd, L.W. Mays (2005): Groundwater Hydrology, 3rd Edition, Wiley. Grading: Assignments (20%), Midsem exam (30%) and Final Exam (50%) Instructor: Dr. Mukand S. Babel

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CIE303 HYDRAULICS DESIGN

3(3-0)

Fifth Semester

Rationale: To provide background knowledge on design principles for dams and hydraulic structures and to introduce hydraulic modeling for design improvement Catalogue Description: Dams and related structures; Spillways; Energy Dissipators; Physical Hydraulic Modeling Pre-Requisites: Fluid Mechanics Course outline: I. Dams 1. Concept and types of dams 2. Lay out of dams 3. Examples of failure of dams 4. Design principles of different types of dams II. Spillway 1. Overview of spillway design 2. Overflow spillway 3. Chute and side channel spillway 4. Morning glory spillway III. Energy Dissipators 1. Stilling basin 2. Trajectory buckets 3. Solid and slotted buckets IV. Physical Hydraulic Modeling 1. Introduction 2. Buckingham Pi theorem 3. Dimensional analysis 4. Important dimensionless parameters 5. Similitude and model studies 6. Case studies Textbook & Materials:
US Department of the Interior (1987): Design of Small Dams, Third edition, U.S. Government Printing Office.

Larry W Mays (1999): Hydraulic Design Handbook, McGraw-Hill Professional.

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Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Sutat Weesakul

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CIE201 SOIL MECHANICS

3(2-1)

Third Semester

Rationale: This course introduces the civil engineering student to the fundamentals of soil mechanics, essentially, what soil is, its origin and how it behaves under load. The course also introduce the basics of geotechnical engineering Catalogue Description: Origin and definition of soil; physical properties of soil; engineering soil classification; soil compaction; flow of water in soil; stresses within soil mass; shear strength; soil compressibility; consolidation and settlement. Pre-Requisites: Engineering Mechanics Course Outline: I. Introduction to Soil Mechanics 1. General 2. Soils 3. Applications 4. Soil testing 5. Geotechnical literature 6. Numerical modeling II. Origin and Definition of Soils 1. Soil formation 2. Clay particles 3. Soil deposits 4. Phase relations III. Physical Properties and Soil Classification 1. Coarse-grained Soils: grain size distribution 2. Fine-grained soils: atterberg limits 3. Unified soil classification system 4. Visual identification and description of soils 5. Soil properties 6. Soil physical relations IV. Soil Compaction 1. Compaction: general principles 2. Standard proctor test 3. Factors affecting compaction 4. Modified proctor test 5. Empirical relationships 6. Field compaction 7. Special Compaction Techniques

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V. Water in Soil 1. Subsurface water 2. Flow of water through soils 3. Darcys law of saturated soils 4. Coefficient of permeability 5. General differential equation of flow 6. Potential and stream functions 7. Flow nets 8. Hydraulic gradient 9. Seepage forces 10. Alleviation of piping 11. Total and effective stress 12. Capillarity 13. Earth dams 14. Seepage problems 15. Refraction of flow lines at interfaces VI. Stress in Soil Mass 1. Stresses in saturated soil without seepage 2. Stresses in saturated soil with seepage 3. Effective stress in partially saturated soil 4. Seepage force 5. Heaving in soil due to flow around sheet piles 6. Stress caused by a point load 7. Westergaards solution for vertical stress due to a point load 8. Vertical stress 9. Solutions for Westergaard material VII. Consolidation and Soil Settlement 1. Fundamentals of consolidation 2. One-dimensional laboratory consolidation test 3. Void ratio-pressure plots 4. Normally consolidated and overconsolidated clays 5. Calculation of settlement from one-dimensional primary consolidation 6. Compression index and swell index 7. Settlement from secondary consolidation 8. Time rate of consolidation 9. Coefficient of consolidation 10. Calculation of primary consolidation settlement under a foundation 11. Skempton-Bjerrum modeification for consolidation settlement 12. Precompression-general considerations 13. Sand drains

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VIII. Shear Strength of Soil 4. Mohr-Coulomb failure criteria 5. Inclination of the plane of failure caused by shear 6. Direct shear test 7. Triaxial shear test 8. Consolidated-drained Test 9. Consolidated-undrained Test 10. Unconsolidated-undrained Test 11. Unconfied compression test on saturated clay 12. Sensitivity and thixotropy of clay 13. Anisotropy in undrained shear strength Laboratory Session: To be announced Textbook & Materials: Whitlow, R. (2001): Basic Soil Mechanics. Prentice Hall, U.K. Grading: Laboratory and assignments (20%), Midsem exam (30%) and Final Exam (50%) Instructor: Prof. Dennes T. Bergado

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CIE204 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING

3(2-1)

Fourth Semester

Rationale: The goals of this course are to introduce the subject of foundation engineering to civil engineering students, to teach students how to solve certain fundamental problems related to consolidation, shear strength, and design of shallow and deep foundations, and to familiarize students with relevant terms and soil tests so that they can work effectively with specialists in geotechnical engineering. Catalogue Description: Application of soil mechanics principles to solve civil engineering problems; soil investigation for foundation design; design of shallow and deep foundations; consolidation and settlement analyses; earth and earth retaining structures; stability of earth slopes Pre-Requisites: Soil Mechanics Course Outline: I. Review of Soil Mechanics and Site Investigation 1. Geotechnical properties of soils 2. Subsurface exploration 3. Site investigation 4. Ground improvement II. Shallow Foundation 1. Load-Soil deformation Relationship 2. Bearing failure patterns 3. Prandtls theory for ultimate bearing capacity 4. Bearing capacity based on Rankine Wedges 5. Terzaghis bearing capacity theory 6. Meyerhofs bearing capacity equation 7. Hansens bearing capacity equation 8. Effect of water table on bearing capacity 9. Bearing capacity bases on standard penetration tests 10. General observations 11. Foundations in challenging soil III. Deep Foundation 1. Piles 2. Ultimate capacity of a single pile 3. Friction piles in cohesionless soils 4. Friction piles in cohesive soils 5. Pile capacity based on driving resistance 6. Pile load test 7. Pile groups

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8. Drilled piers 9. Underpinning IV. Consolidation and Settlement 1. Settlement of a foundation 2. Immediate settlement 3. Consolidation settlement 4. Two-dimensional stress paths 5. Foundation design criteria V. Lateral Earth Pressures 1. Active and passive earth pressure 2. Rankines theory 3. Coulombs equation 4. Lateral earth pressures in partially cohesive soils 5. Unsupported cuts (csoil 6. Effects of surcharge loads 7. Culmanns method VI. Earth Retaining Structure 1. Main types of earth retaining structures 2. Gravity wall 3. Embedded wall 4. Design of earth retaining structures 5. Design of gravity walls 6. Design of sheet pile walls 7. Reinforced soil 8. Soil nailing 9. Anchored earth VII. Slope Stability Analysis 1. Granular material 2. Soils with two strength components 3. Methods of investigating slope stability 4. Total stress analysis 5. Effective stress analysis 6. Planar failure surfaces Textbook & Materials: Budhu, M. (2000): Soil Mechanics and Foundations, John Wiley and Sons, U.S.A. Grading: Assignments (20%), Midsem exam (30%) and Final Exam (50%)

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Instructor: Prof. Dennes T. Bergado and Dr. Noppadol Phien-wej

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IE202 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

3(2-1)

Third Semester

Rationale: This is an advanced engineering mechanics course in which the studied objects are treated as deformable bodies. By including mechanical properties of material, real objects will be deformed under applied forces. This course will help students to understand the relationship between forces applied to a deformable body and the methods to determine internal stress, strain, and deformations induced in some simple bodies such as bars, beams and columns. Catalogue Description: Introduction; Bars under Axial Loading; Torsion of a Shaft; Bending of a Beam; Transformation of Stress and Strain; Deflection of Beams; Energy Methods; Buckling of a Compressed Member Prerequisites: Engineering Mechanics Course outline: I. Introduction 1. Rigid and deformable solids 2. Concept of stress and strain 3. Normal stress in axial loading 4. Shearing stress, bearing stress in connections 5. Stresses on oblique planes in axial loading 6. Stress under general loading conditions, components of stress II. Bar under Axial Loading 1. Axial force in a bar under axial loading, axial force diagram 2. Stress and strain distribution under axial loading, Saint-Venant's principle 3. Stress-strain relationship Hooks law 4. Mechanical properties of materials, the tension test of steel 5. Elastic versus plastic behavior of a material 6. The compression test of concrete 7. Ultimate and allowable stress: Factor of safety 8. Repeated loadings; fatigue 9. Deformations of members under axial loading 10. Statically indeterminate bars 11. Problems involving temperature changes III. Torsion of a Shaft 1. Torsion of a circular shaft, torsion diagram 2. Shear stress distribution in a circular shaft 3. Deformations in a circular shaft, angle of twist 4. Torsion of solid noncircular members

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IV. Bending of a Beam 1. Transverse loading of prismatic members, shear force and bending moment diagrams 2. Deformations in a symmetric member in pure bending 3. Stresses and deformations 4. Moment of inertia of sections 5. Shear stress in a beam 6. Determination of shearing stresses in a beam V. Transformation of Stress and Strain 1. Principal stresses and principal strains, maximum shear stresses 2. Orientation of principal planes by analytical and graphical methods (Mohrs circle) 3. Combined effects of axial force, bending moment, shear force and torsion moment 4. Theories of failure: Maximum and normal stress, maximum shear stress and maximum strain theory VI. Deflection of Beams 1. Deformation of a beam under transverse loading, equation of the elastic curve 2. Direct determination of Elastic Curve by integration 3. Moment-area method and its application to determine beam deflection 4. Superposition principle and its application to analysis of statically indeterminate beams VII. Energy Methods 1. Work 2. Elastic strain energy 3. Potential energy 4. Virtual work principle VIII. Buckling of a Compressed Member 7. Introduction to the stability of structures 8. Euler's formula for pin-ended columns 9. Extension of Euler's formula to columns with other end conditions Laboratory Session: To be announced Textbook & Materials: James M. Gere (2004): Mechanics of Materials, 6th Edition, Brooks/Cole. Grading: Laboratory and assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Punchet Thammarak

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CIE205 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I

3(3-0)

Fourth Semester

Rationale: Structural analysis combines the concepts from statics and mechanics of materials to determine internal forces of structural members and deflections of structural systems. Analysis methods for different types of statically determinate structures are introduced in this course. Catalogue Description: Introduction to Modeling Concepts for Structural Analysis; Truss systems; Cable and Arch Structures; Beams and Frame Structures; Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures under Moving Loads; Deflections; Energy Methods for Calculation of Deflections; Approximation Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures Prerequisites: None Course outline: I. Introduction to Modeling Concept for Structural Analysis 1. Definition of structure 2. Structural modeling concept: joints, members, support conditions, loading conditions, and material properties 3. Principle of superposition and its limitations 4. Forces and equilibrium; Free body diagrams and reactions 5. Stability and determinacy of structures II. Truss Systems 1. Definition of truss system 2. Method of joint for analysis of trusses 3. Method of section for analysis of trusses III. Cable and Arch Structures 1. Definition of cable structures 2. Cable characteristics 3. Analysis of cabled subjected to concentrated force 4. Analysis of cabled subjected to uniform distributed force 5. Definition of arch structures 6. Arch characteristics 7. Analysis of 3-hinged arch structures IV. Beams and Frame Structures 1. Definition of beams and frame structures 2. Internal forces at specified point in a structural member 3. Shear force and bending moment diagrams for a beam 4. Axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams for a 2D frame 5. Analysis of 3D frames

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V. Analysis of Statically Determinate Structures under Moving Loads 1. Influence lines for beams 2. Mueller-Breslau principle 3. Influence lines for floor girders 4. Influence lines for trusses 5. Maximum influence at a point due to a series of concentrated forces 6. Absolute maximum shear and bending moment VI. Deflections 1. Deflection diagrams and the elastic curve 2. Elastic beam theory 3. The double integration method 4. Moment area theorems 5. Deflection due to shear VII. Energy Methods for Calculation of Deflections 1. External work and complementary work 2. Strain energy and complementary strain energy 3. Principle of minimum potential energy 4. Virtual work principle and its applications 5. Castiglianos theorem 6. Reciprocal Theorems VIII. Approximation Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures 1. Use of approximate methods 2. Approximate analysis of trusses 3. Approximate analysis of building frames under vertical loads 4. Approximate analysis of building frames under lateral loads: Portal method 5. Approximate analysis of building frames under lateral loads: Cantilever method Textbook & Materials: R.C. Hibbeler (2005): Structural Analysis, 6th Ed., Prentice Hall. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Punchet Thammarak

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CIE301 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II

3(3-0)

Fifth Semester

Rationale: Subsequent to Structural Analysis I, this course will teach students the classical analysis methods of statically indeterminate structures. This course will cover the method of consistent deformation, slope-deflection method and an introduction to matrix methods to provide a foundation for the advanced study in modern structural analysis using computer. Catalogue Description: Review of Structural Modeling Concept; Virtual Work Principles in Structural Analysis; Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures by Force Method; Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures by Displacement Method; Introduction to Plastic Analysis; Introduction to Structural Instability Analysis Prerequisites: Structural Analysis I Course outline: I. Review of Structural Modeling Concept 1. Equilibrium conditions, Statical determinacy and indeterminacy 2. Kinematic constraints, Kinematic determinacy and indeterminacy (degree of freedom) 3. Analysis of statically indeterminate structures II. Virtual Work Principles in Structural Analysis 1. Principle of virtual forces; using virtual forces to find real deflections 2. Principle of virtual displacements; using virtual displacements to find real forces III. Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures by Force Method 1. Basic concepts of the force method 2. Application of force method in analysis of continuous beams: Three-Moment equation 3. Application of force method in analysis of general structures 4. Symmetric structures 5. Influence lines for statically indeterminate beams IV. Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures by Displacement Method 1. Development of slope - deflection equations 2. Basic concepts of the displacement method 3. Application of displacement method in analysis of general structures V. Introduction to Plastic Analysis 1. Theorems of plastic analysis 2. Plastic bending of beams having a singly symmetrical cross section, Shape factor 3. Moment-Curvature relationships, plastic hinges 4. Plastic analysis of beams 5. Collapse mechanisms for plastic analysis of frames 6. Plastic analysis of frames

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7. Effect of axial load on plastic moment VI. Introduction to Structural Instability Analysis 1. Euler theory for slender columns 2. Limitations of the Euler theory 3. Failure of columns of any length 4. Effect of cross section on the buckling of columns 5. Stability of beams under transverse and axial loads 6. Energy method for the calculation of buckling loads in columns (Rayleigh-Ritz Method) Textbook & Materials: R.C. Hibbeler (2005): Structural Analysis, 6th Ed., Prentice Hall. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Punchet Thammarak

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CIE305 DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURE

3(3-0)

Sixth Semester

Rationale: This course provides the basic understanding of material properties of concrete, reinforcement and their interaction. This course also provides a basic understanding of standard methods of analysis and design of reinforced concrete members. Catalogue Description: Design Concepts of Reinforced Concrete Structures; Flexural Analysis of Beam; Flexural Design of Beam Sections; Shear in Beams; Torsion; Serviceability Considerations for Design; Column: Combined Axial Load and Bending; Slender Columns; Reinforcement Detailing Prerequisites: None Course outline: I. Design Concepts of Reinforced Concrete Structures 1. Methods of structural design 2. Characteristic of reinforced concrete 3. Material properties of concretes and reinforcing steels 4. Building codes and specifications for reinforced concrete design II. Flexural Analysis of Beam 1. Introduction 2. Flexure theory 3. Analysis of nominal moment strength for singly reinforced beam sections 4. Definition of balanced conditions 5. Tension-controlled sections and compression-controlled sections III. Flexural Design of Beam Sections 1. Introduction 2. Analysis of continuous one-way floor systems 3. Design of singly reinforced beam sections with rectangular compression zones 4. Design of doubly-reinforced beam sections 5. Design of continuous one-way slabs IV. Shear in Beams 1. Introduction 2. Behavior of beams failing in shear 3. Truss model of the behavior of slender beams failing in shear 4. Shear in axially loaded members V. Torsion 1. Introduction 2. Behavior of reinforced concrete members subjected to torsion

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3. Design for torsion and shear VI. Serviceability Considerations for Design 1. Introduction 2. Deflections of reinforced concrete beams 3. Consideration of deflections in design 4. Cracking, Types of crack 5. Control of flexural cracks VII. Column: Combined Axial Load and Bending 1. Introduction 2. Tie and spiral columns 3. Interaction diagrams for reinforced concrete columns 4. Design of short columns 5. Contributions of steel and concrete to column strength 6. Biaxially loaded columns VIII. Slender Columns 1. Introduction 2. Behavior of pin-ended columns 3. Behavior of restrained columns in non-sway frames 4. Design of columns in non-sway frames 5. Behavior of restrained columns in sway frames 6. Calculation of moments in sway frames using second-order analysis 7. Design of columns in sway frames IX. Reinforcement Detailing 1. Detailing beams and slabs 2. Detailing of columns 3. Beam column joints Textbook & Materials: A.H. Nilson, David Darwin, Charles W. Dolan (2003): Design of Concrete Structures, 13th Edition. ACI (2002): Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-02) and Commentary. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: To be announced

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CIE304 INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING 3(3-0)

Fifth Semester

Rationale: This course introduces students to the basic principles of transportation engineering that emphasize transportation in an overall systems perspective. The course will provide the basic elements of transportation and traffic practice including areas such as planning, operations, and design. Catalogue Description: Overview of Transportation; Capacity Analysis; Flow Interruptions; Urban Transportation; Transportation Planning; Travel Demand and Traffic Forecasting; Traffic Impact and Parking Studies; Project Evaluation Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Overview of Transportation 1. Transportation system and their characteristics 2. Transportation system classification 3. Transportation modes II. Vehicular Flow Models 1. Vehicular stream models 2. Stream variables 3. Vehicular stream equations and diagrams 4. Stream measurements III. Capacity Analysis 1. Urban mass-transportation systems 2. Highway capacity and level of service 3. Pedestrian flow IV. Flow Interruptions 1. Transit interruptions 2. Highway interruptions 3. Capacity of signalized intersection 4. Traffic data collection methods 5. Capacity analysis of unsignalized intersection V. Urban Transportation 1. Service and costs 2. Modes 3. Urban transportation issues 4. Emerging transportation technologies

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VI. Transportation Planning 1. Development of formal planning process 2. Planning studies and methods VII. Travel Demand and Traffic Forecasting 1. Trip generation 2. Trip distribution 3. Mode and destination choice models 4. Highway route choice model 5. Network or trip assignment VIII. Traffic Impact and Parking Studies IX. Project Evaluation 1. Feasibility study and impact enumeration 2. Engineering economic analysis 3. Effectiveness analysis Textbook & Materials: Papacostas, C.S. and Prevedouros, P.D (2000): Transportation Engineering and Planning, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall. Grading: Homework (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Kunnawee Kanitpong

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CIE306 HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

3(3-0)

Sixth Semester

Rationale: This course introduces students to the basic principles of highway engineering. In addition, the course will teach the theory and criteria of traffic analysis, geometric design of highway, pavement design, highway materials and highway construction and maintenance. The course presents large number of highway practical problems, in sufficient depth, such that the student will be capable of solving real highway related problems. Catalogue Description: Historical Development of Highways; Highway Administration; Principles of Highway Planning and Traffic Analysis; Geometric Design and Operation; Highway Finance and Economic; Flexible and Rigid Pavement Design; Highway Materials; Construction and Maintenance of Highways Pre-Requisites: None Course Outlines: I. Introduction 4. Historical development of highways 5. Functional classification of highways 6. Future highway development II. Highway Administration 1. Organization of highway and transportation departments 2. Local road administration 3. Municipal street administration 4. Highway finance and economics III. Principles of Highway Planning and Traffic Analysis 1. Basic elements of highway planning 2. Fundamentals of traffic flow and queuing theory 3. Highway capacity and level of service analysis 4. Traffic control and analysis 5. Travel demand and traffic forecasting IV. Geometric Design and Operations 1. Design controls and criteria 2. Cross-section elements 3. Roadway alignment 4. Sight distance 5. Design guidelines 6. Roadside design

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V. Flexible and Rigid Pavement Design 1. Elements of thickness design 2. Traffic loading 3. Climate or environment 4. Material characteristics 5. Flexible and rigid pavement design method VI. Highway Materials 1. Soils 2. Basic soil properties and soil classification 3. Aggregate 4. Bituminous materials 5. Portland cement VII. Highway Construction and Maintenance 1. Highway construction 2. Highway maintenance 3. Maintenance management 4. Pavement rehabilitation Textbook & Materials: Wright, P.H. and Dixon, K.K (2004): Highway Engineering, 7th Edition, Wiley. Grading: Homework (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Kunnawee Kanitpong

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CIE307 PROJECT SCHEDULING IN CONSTRUCTION 3(3-0)

Sixth Semester

Rationale: A detailed study in planning, organizing, and controlling projects. Computer software issued to schedule projects. Emphasis is placed on time, resources, and capital considerations for the project. Catalogue Description: A study of conventional scheduling using critical path method; Precedence networks; Bar charts; Monthly reports; Fast track scheduling; Introduction to computer-aided scheduling software Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. Introduction to scheduling and overview 1. Basic principles of scheduling 2. Basic types of schedules 3. Computerized Scheduling Techniques 4. Scheduling skills, definitions, and concepts II. Work breakdown structures 1. Work breakdown structure 2. Estimating task durations 3. Bar charts 4. Networks III. CPM and PERT networks 1. Forward and backward CPM calculations 2. CPM: Advantages and Disadvantages 3. CPM vs PERT 4. Advantages of PERT 5. PERT Assumptions 6. Examples IV. Gantt Chart Creation 1. Introduction to Primavera 2. Gantt chart format V. Conveying and presenting scheduling 1. Reports 2. Plots 3. Prints

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Textbook & Materials: Kerzner, H. (2003): Project management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling, 8th Edition, Wiley. Marchman and David (2003): Construction Scheduling with Primavera, 2nd Edition. Delmar Cengage Learning. Grading: Laboratory Exercises (20%) Midsem Exam (20%) Final Exam (60%) Instructor: Dr. Bonaventura H. W. Hadikusumo

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C. SPECIALIZATION COURSES

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WEM401 WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: This course is designed to provide a firm foundation in the concepts in water resources engineering and to prepare interested students for future careers in water supply, hydropower, and river engineering management. Catalogue Description: Water Withdrawals and Uses; Water distribution; Hydropower engineering; Reservoir design and optimization; River engineering and sedimentation Pre-Requisites: Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology Course outline: I. Water Withdrawals and Uses 1. Water use classification 2. Water for energy 3. Water for agriculture 4. Water supply/withdrawals II. Water Distribution 1. Water distribution systems 2. Pipe flow equation 3. System components 4. Hydraulics of simple networks 5. Pump systems analysis 6. Network simulation 7. Hydraulic transients III. Hydropower Engineering 1. Principles of hydropower engineering 2. Hydropower water conveyance system 3. Determining energy potential IV. Reservoir Design and Optimization 1. Surface-water reservoir systems 2. Mass curve analysis 3. Sequent peak analysis 4. Reservoir operation rules 5. Reservoir simulation V. River Engineering and Sedimentation 1. Sediment sources and sediment characteristics 2. Bed forms and flow resistance 3. Sediment transport

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4. Bed load formulas 5. Suspended load formulas 6. Total load 7. Watershed sediment yield 8. Reservoir sedimentation 9. River training and riverbank protection works 10. Sediment control devices Textbook & Materials: Linseley R.K., Franzini J.B., Freygerg D.L., and Tchobanoglous G. (1992): Water-Resources Engineering, McGraw Hill Book Co. Mays L. W. (2005): Water Resources Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Grading: Assignments (20%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (50%) Instructor: Dr. Mukand S. Babel

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WEM402 WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER ENGINEERING

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: To introduce students to the principles of public health engineering, water and wastewater treatment, water supply systems, wastewater disposal systems, stormwater systems, biosolids treatment and management, and water quality and contamination indicators. Catalogue Description: Water/Wastewater Sources, Quantity and Quality; Water Supply/Distribution Systems; Wastewater/Sewage Collection and Disposal Systems; Wastewater Treatment; Wastewater Treatment Plant Characteristics; Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems; Groundwater and Surface Water Treatment for Potable Water Supply Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Water/Wastewater Sources, Quantity and Quality 1. Sources of water supply and wastewater 2. Water demand for various purposes 3. Population forecasting by various methods 4. Estimation of wastewater flows and variation in wastewater flows 5. Estimation of storm water quantity 6. Water/wastewater quality parameters and quality standard for various water uses 7. Water/wastewater treatment II. Water Supply/Distribution Systems 1. Selection of source of water supply 2. Pressure and gravity distribution systems 3. Design of water distribution systems III. Wastewater/Sewage Collection and Disposal Systems 1. Wastewater collection 2. Design of sewerage systems 3. Design of low cost sanitation 4. Discharge of sewage in streams/lakes 5. Wastewater recycling and reuse IV. Wastewater Treatment 1. Wastewater characteristics 2. Physical methods of wastewater treatment 3. Chemical methods of wastewater treatment 4. Biological methods of wastewater treatment 5. Sludge treatment

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V. Wastewater Treatment Plant Characteristics 1. Sequencing of unit operations and processes 2. Plant layout 3. Hydraulic considerations VI. Natural Wastewater Treatment Systems 1. Ponds and lagoons 2. Wetlands and root-zone systems VII. Groundwater and Surface Water Treatment for Potable Water Supply 1. Water characteristics 2. Plant layout and sequencing of unit operations and processes 3. Hydraulic considerations Textbook & Materials: McGhee T. J. (1991): Water Supply and Sewerage, McGraw-Hill. Morgan P. (1990): Rural Water Supplies and Sanitation, MACMILLAN EDUCATION LTD. Qasim S. R., Motley E. M., and Zhu G. (2000): Water Works Engineering Planning, Design and Operation, Prentice-Hall PTR, Upper Saddle River. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Sangam Shrestha

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WEM403 FUNDAMENTALS OF COASTAL ENGINEERING

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: Coastal engineering has become increasingly important with more and more people living or working at or near the world's coasts. Problems associated with coastal development will require the expertise and innovation of coastal engineers. This course provides basic knowledge of coastal engineering, which is concerned with the study of waves and currents and their effect on coastal structures. Catalog Description: Linear Wave Theory; Wave Transformation; Long Period Sea Waves; Wave Forces on Structures Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. Introduction 1. Historical background of coastal engineering 2. Subjects to be treated in coastal engineering 3. Wave characteristics II. Linear Wave Theory 1. Basic equations of water waves 2. Small amplitude wave theory and standing waves 3. Irregular waves 4. Wave spectrum III. Wave Transformation 1. Transformation of waves in shallow water 2. Bottom friction 3. Breaking wave 4. Wave setdown and setup 5. Wave runup, overtopping and transmission on beach and structures IV. Long Period Sea Waves 1. Tide 2. Storm surge 3. Tsunamis 4. Oscillations in bays and harbors V. Wave Forces on Structures 1. Stability of rubble mound structure 2. Wave pressure on vertical structures 3. Wave forces on pile structures

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Textbook & Materials: Sorensen R. M. (2005): Basic Coastal Engineering, 3rd edition, Springer. Grading: Assignments (10%) Midsem Exam (40%) Final Exam (50%) Instructor: Dr. Sutat Weesakul

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WEM404 GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING 3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: In the modern world of expanding populations, climate change, renewable energy, and sustainability, groundwater is an ever more important resource and offers promising career opportunities. This course provides an understanding of groundwater occurrence, groundwater flow and contaminant transport mechanisms through saturated and unsaturated zones, modeling of groundwater flow and contaminant transport and groundwater resources evaluation and management issues. Catalogue Description: Groundwater Hydrology; Contaminant Hydrology; Coupled Flow and Transport; Well Hydraulics; Groundwater Evaluation and Management Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Introduction 1. Groundwater in the hydrologic cycle 2. Aquifers and their basic properties 3. Recharge areas, discharge areas, and groundwater divides 4. Groundwater budget II. Groundwater Hydrology 1. Darcys Law and hydraulic potential 2. Basic continuity equation 3. Streamlines and flow nets 4. Confined and unconfined flows 5. Initial and boundary conditions 6. Groundwater-surface water interactions 7. Groundwater flow modeling III. Contaminant Hydrology 1. Geochemistry and groundwater pollution 2. Contaminant transport mechanisms and equations 3. Effects of concentration gradients (Ficks Law) 4. Modeling of contaminant transport 5. Geochemical tracers, stable isotopes IV. Coupled Flow and Transport 1. Density driven flow, freshwater/saltwater interaction 2. Heat transport and groundwater flow 3. Unsaturated zone hydrology 4. Flow equations (retention curves and Richards equation) 5. Infiltration and evapotranspiration

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6. Mathematical models V. Well Hydraulics 1. Well construction, hydraulics and testing 2. Pumping tests and slug tests 3. Thiem and Thies equations 4. Partially penetrating wells 5. Multiple well systems 6. Capture zone analysis VI. Groundwater Evaluation and Management 1. Exploration of aquifers 2. Groundwater development and consequences 3. Groundwater management issues Textbook & Materials: Schwartz F.W. & Zhang H. (2003): Fundamentals of Ground Water, Wiley. Kashef A.I. (1986): Groundwater Engineering, McGraw Hill, New York. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Sangam Shrestha

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WEM405 WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: This course provides a firm foundation in water excess management concepts, storm water control, economics in water resources, linear programming for water resources, integrated water resources management and planning. Catalogue Description: Flood Control; Stormwater Control; Drought Management; Water Quality; Engineering Economy in Water Resources; Linear Programming Application in Water Resources; Integrated Water Resource Management; Water Resources Planning Pre-Requisites: Hydrology, Engineering Economics Course outline: I. Flood Control 1. Introduction to floods 2. Floodplain management 3. Flood control alternatives 4. Flood damage and net benefit estimation II. Stormwater Control 1. Stormwater management 2. Storm systems 3. Stormwater drainage channels 4. Storm water detention III. Drought Management 1. Drought management options 2. Drought severity 3. Economic aspects of water shortage IV. Water Quality 1. Water pollution 2. Basic parameters of water 3. Inorganic and organic chemicals 4. Water quality management V. Engineering Economy in Water Resources 1. Benefit-cost analysis 2. Evaluation of alternatives 3. Price elasticity of water demand 4. Demand models VI. Linear Programming Applications in Water Resources

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1. 2. 3. 4.

Introduction to linear programming Linear programming model Assumptions of linear programming Simplex method for linear programming

VII. Water Resources Planning 1. Levels of planning 2. Phases and objectives 3. Data requirements 4. Project formulation and evaluation 5. Environmental considerations 6. Systems analysis 7. Multi-purpose projects VIII. Integrated Water Resource Management 1. What is IWRM? 2. IWRM principles 3. Concept of integration 4. Socio-economic and environmental consideration 5. Institutional arrangement 6. Management instruments 7. Participatory approach and decentralization IX. Case Studies Textbook & Materials: Linseley, R.K., Franzini, J.B., Freygerg, D.L., and Tchobanoglous G. (1992): Water-Resources Engineering, McGraw Hill Book Co. Mays, L. W. (2005): Water Resources Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. References: Hillier F. S. and Lieberman G. J. (2001): Introduction to Operation Research, McGraw Hill Book Co. Cech T. V. (2009): Principles of Water Resources: History, Development, Management, and Policy, 3rd edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc. Stephenson D. (2003): Water Resources Management, Swets and Zeitlinger B.V. Lisse, The Netherlands. Chandrakumar G. and Mukundan N. (2006): Water Resources Management: Thrust and Challenges, Sarup and Sons.

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Grading: Assignments (20%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (50%) Instructor: Dr. Mukand S. Babel

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WEM406 IRRIGATION ENGINGEERING 3(2-1)

Elective

Rationale: This course provides students with fundamental knowledge of irrigation and drainage engineering. It covers the topics of basic soil-plant-water relationships, planning and design of irrigation and drainage systems, irrigation and drainage structures, flow measurements and pump selection and operation. Catalogue Description: Soil-Plant-Water Relationships; Irrigation Planning and Development; Design of Irrigation Systems; Design of Drainage Systems; Irrigation and Drainage Structures; Flow Measurements; Selection and Operation of Pumps Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Soil-Plant-Water Relationships 5. Soil properties 6. Evapotranspiration 7. Soil water balance 8. Crop water requirements II. Irrigation Planning and Development 6. Feasibility studies 7. Land resource assessment 8. Irrigation potential (water sources) 9. Project appraisal and implementation III. Design of Irrigation Systems 6. Types of farm irrigation systems 7. Irrigation methods 8. Surface irrigation (furrow, flooding) 9. Overhead irrigation (sprinkler) 10. Sub-surface irrigation (drip) IV. Design of Drainage Systems 7. Agricultural drainage 8. Main drainage systems 9. Design of open channels 10. Design of pipe drains V. Irrigation and Drainage Structures 6. Dam (reservoir) 7. Canal network (main, secondary, tertiary) 8. Canal structures (falls, check dams, regulators, intake/offtake, etc.)

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9. Cross drainage structures (culverts, siphons, super passages, inlets/outlets, drop structures, etc.) 10. Canal outlets (pipe, weirs, CHO, etc.) VI. Flow Measurements 6. Flow measuring devices 7. Flow measurement in open channels (current meters, weirs, flumes, orifices) 8. Flow measurement in pipelines (flow meters, pitot tubes, etc) VII. Selection and Operation of Pumps 6. Types of irrigation pumps 7. Rating curves for pumps 8. Pump selection 9. Pump power requirement 10. Pump operation and maintenance Laboratory Session: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Determination of soil bulk density and particle size distribution Soil moisture measurement techniques Hydraulic conductivity tests Design and evaluation of sprinkler irrigation system Design and evaluation of trickle irrigation system Design and evaluation of surface/subsurface drainage systems

Textbook & Materials: Asawa G. L. (1992): Irrigation Engineering. Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi. Ritzema H. P. (Editor-in-Chief) (1994): Drainage Principles and Applications, ILRI publication 16, International Institute for Land Reclamation and Improvement, Wageningen, The Netherlands. References: Ali I. (1993): Irrigation and Hydraulic Structures: Theory, Design, and Practice. IEER, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan. Bos M. (1989): Discharge Measurement Structures, ILRI Publication 20, The Netherlands. Cuenca R. H. (1989): Irrigation System Design: An Engineering Approach, Prentice Hall, NJ. International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) (1998):

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Planning the Management, Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation and Drainage Systems. World Bank Technical Paper No. 389. World Bank, Washington D.C. James L. (1988): Principles of Farm Irrigation System Design, John Wiley and Sons, New York. Jensen M. E. (1983): Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems, Monograph No. 3, ASAE. Kay M. (1986): Surface Irrigation Systems and Practice. Cranfield Press, UK Murty V. V. N. (1998): Land and Water Management Engineering, 2nd Ed. Kalyani Publishers, India Novak P., Moffat A. I. B., Nalluri C., and Narayanan R. (1990): Hydraulic Structures. Unwin Hyman, London. Rydzewski J. R. (1987): Irrigation Development Planning: An Introduction for Engineers, John Wiley and Sons, London. Grading: Laboratory and assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. R.S. Clemente

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WEM407 HYDROLOGICAL MODELING

3(2-1)

Elective

Rationale: This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the use of mathematical models in hydrological analysis and to provide an overview of several wellrecognized and popular computer models for water resources development, planning, and management. Catalogue Description: Introduction to Modeling; Modeling Process; Modeling in Hydrology; Watershed Delineation; Theory of Hydrologic Modeling Pre-requisites: Hydrology Course Outline: I. Introduction to Modeling 1. What is modeling? 2. Physical and mathematical modeling II. Modeling Process 1. Steps in modeling 2. Calibration and validation 3. Sensitivity analysis III. Modeling in Hydrology 1. Why are hydrological models needed? 2. Hydrologic system analysis and modeling 3. Classification of hydrologic models 4. Use of hydrologic models 5. Methodology for using hydrologic models IV. Watershed Delineation 1. Introduction to watersheds 2. GIS and digital elevation models 3. Watershed delineation using GIS V. Theory of Hydrologic Modeling 1. Precipitation modeling methods 2. Loss methods 3. Estimation of evapotranspiration 4. Runoff modeling methods 5. Routing methods Laboratory Sessions: 1. Watershed delineation using GIS

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2. 3. 4. 5.

Rainfall-runoff models Flow routing models Hydrologic statistical models (frequency analysis models) Reservoir operation and stream flow simulation models

Textbook & Materials: Singh V. P. (1995): Computer Models of Watershed Hydrology, Water Resources Publications, Colorado, USA. Handouts and computer program manuals provided by the instructor Grading: Laboratory and assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (20%) Final Exam (50%) Instructor: Dr. Mukand S. Babel

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STE401 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: This advanced course is designed for civil engineers with a desire to be the builders of technology. This course aims to equip students with methodologies and techniques in line with the fast development of computing technology in civil engineering. A semester project is assigned to each group of two students to develop a software module to solve a specific advanced topic in structural analysis. Catalogue Description: Modeling of Structural Systems; Matrix Force Method; Matrix Displacement Method; Direct Stiffness Method; Advanced Techniques in Direct Stiffness Method; Introduction to Nonlinear Structural Analysis Prerequisites: Structural Analysis II Course outline: I. Modeling of Structural Systems 1. Discrete modeling of structures 2. Discrete modeling of loads 3. Statics and kinematics requirements for a structural system II. Matrix Force Method 1. Description of force method 2. Member flexibility matrix 3. Formulation of matrix force method 4. Temperature effects in matrix force method III. Matrix Displacement Method 1. Description of displacement method 2. Member stiffness matrix 3. Formulation of matrix displacement method 4. Temperature effects in matrix displacement method IV. Direct Stiffness Method 1. Kinematics in different coordinate systems 2. Stiffness matrix of a beam in 2D space 3. Stiffness matrix of some simple 1D elements 4. Formation of the global stiffness equations 5. The general assembly procedure 6. Modification for prescribed degree of freedoms 7. Computer implementation of the direct stiffness method 8. Temperature effects in direct stiffness method V. Advanced Techniques in Direct Stiffness Method

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Modification of element stiffness matrix for member end releases The rigid zones at member ends Static condensation of stiffness matrices Sub structuring technique Imposition of constraint conditions

VI. Introduction to Nonlinear Structural Analysis 1. Material nonlinearity, geometric nonlinearity 2. Concept of geometric stiffness 3. Geometric stiffness for bar element and beam element 4. Stability analysis of frame structures Textbook & Materials: Weaver W. and Gere J.M. (1990): Matrix Analysis of framed structures, 3rd edition. Von Nastrand, New York. Przemieniecki J. S. (1968): Theory of Matrix Structural Analysis, Dover, New York. Neville A. M. and Brown T. G. (2003): Structural analysis: a unified classical and matrix approach, 5th edition, Spon Press, London. Grading: Assignments (20%) Midsem Exam (20%) Project (30%) Final Exam (30%) Instructor: Dr. Punchet Thammarak

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STE403 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURE

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: This course is concerned with the behavior and the processes of design of steel members and structures. Students will gain practical and comprehensive experience through assigned semester project in the design of a simple steel structure. Catalogue Description: Introduction to Steel Structure Design; Design of Tension Members; Design of Compression Members; Design of Beam Members; Design of Beam - Column Members; Design of Connections Prerequisites: None Course outline: I. Introduction to Steel Structure Design 1. Material properties of steel 2. Design concepts of steel structures 3. ASD, plastic and LRFD 4. Building codes and specifications for steel design II. Design of Tension Members 1. Typical tension members 2. Design criteria 3. Net and gross areas, effective area 4. Design of tension members: Threaded rods, cables and pin connected members III. Design of Compression Members 1. Column behavior and modes of buckling failure 2. Influence of end conditions, effective length 3. Design of compression members 4. Local buckling IV. Design of Beam Members 1. Beam behavior and modes of failure 2. Moment and shear capacity of beams 3. Flexural stability and lateral torsional buckling 4. Serviceability requirements 5. General and simplified design procedures V. Design of Beam - Column Members 1. Beam-column behavior 2. Moment amplification analysis 3. Analysis and design of braced frames 4. Analysis and design of unbraced frames

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5. Design of bracing elements VI. Design of Connections 1. Types of connections 2. Design strength of bolts 3. Analysis and design of bolted connections 4. Design strength of welds 5. Analysis and design of welded connections Textbook & Materials: AISC (1994) AISC Manual of Steel Construction: Load and Resistance Factor Design, Second edition, 2nd LRFD edition, American Institute of Steel Construction. Salmon C. G. and Johnson J. E. (1990): Steel Structures: Design and Behavior: Emphasizing Load and Resistance Factor Design, 3rd edition, Harpercollins College Div. Grading: Assignments (20%) Midsem Exam (20%) Project (30%) Final Exam (30%) Instructor: Dr. Punchet Thammarak

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STE404 INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS

3(3-0) Elective

Rationale: This course provides a basic understanding of the dynamic behavior of structures as well as the underlying principles of analysis. Catalogue Description: Introduction; Dynamics of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) Systems; Free Vibration of SDOF Systems; Forced Vibration of SDOF Systems; Dynamics of Multi Degree of Freedom (MDOF) Systems; Free Vibration of MDOF Systems; Dynamic Response of MDOF Systems: Mode Superposition Method Prerequisites: None Course outline: I. Introduction 1. Dynamical behavior of structures 2. Methods of discretization 3. Formulation of the equations of motion II. Dynamics of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) Systems 1. SDOF approximation of vibrating systems 2. Equation of motion 3. Influence of support excitation III. Free Vibration of SDOF Systems 1. Analysis of undamped free vibrations 2. Analysis of viscous-damped free vibrations 3. Free vibration of SDOF system with Coulomb damping IV. Forced Vibration of SDOF Systems 1. Response to harmonic excitation 2. Response to periodic excitation 3. Response to general dynamic excitation 4. Numerical evaluation of dynamic response of SDOF systems V. Dynamics of Multi Degree of Freedom (MDOF) Systems 1. Selection of the degrees of freedom 2. Lumped-parameter models 3. Formulation of equations of motion VI. Free Vibration of MDOF Systems 1. Free vibration of undamped MDOF systems 2. Natural frequencies and modes 3. Numerical evaluation of natural frequencies and modes of undamped MDOF systems

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VII. Dynamic Response of MDOF Systems: Mode Superposition Method 1. Normal coordinates 2. Uncoupled equations of motion: Undamped 3. Uncoupled Equations of Motion: Viscous damping 4. Response analysis by mode displacement superposition Textbook & Materials: Chopra A. K. (2001): Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall. Clough R. W. and Penzlen J. (1993): Dynamics of Structures, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, New York. Smith J. W. (1988): Vibration of Structures: Application in Civil Engineering Design, Chapman and Hall, London. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Pennung Warnitchai

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STE405 ADVANCED REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES 3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: This is an advanced course on analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures. This course is designed for students looking towards a career in the structural engineering field. A semester project on the design of a multi-story and multi-bay reinforced concrete frame building is assigned to students to enhance their practical skills in analysis and design. Course Description: Review Design of Concepts of Reinforced Concrete Structures; Strut-andTie Models; Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Beam and Frames; Analysis and Design of Slabs; Footings and Foundations Prerequisites: Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures Course outline: I. Review Design of Concepts of Reinforced Concrete Structures 1. Stress-strain relationships for concrete and steel 2. Limit state design 3. Flexural capacity of RC beam 4. Shear capacity of RC beam 5. Capacity of RC beam subjected to combined flexural moment and axial force 6. Interaction of shear, flexure and axial forces 7. Torsion capacity of RC beam 8. Combined flexure and torsion II. Strut-and-Tie Models 1. Introduction 2. Development of Strut-and-Tie models 3. Strut-and-Tie design methodology 4. Applications III. Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Beams and Frames 1. Loading 2. Simplifications in frame analysis 3. Methods of elastic analysis 4. Idealization of the structure 5. Preliminary design and guidelines for proportioning members 6. Approximate analysis ACI moment coefficients IV. Analysis and Design of Slabs 1. Types of slabs 2. Design of one-way slabs 3. Temperature and shrinkage reinforcement 4. Behavior of two-way edge-supported slabs

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5. Two-way column-supported slabs 6. Direct design method for column-supported slabs 7. Flexural reinforcement for column-supported slabs 8. Equivalent frame method 9. Shear design 10. Transfer of moments at columns 11. Openings in slabs 12. Deflection calculations V. Footings and Foundations 1. Types and functions 2. Spread footings 3. Design factors 4. Loads, bearing pressures, and footing sizes 5. Wall footings 6. Column footings 7. Combined footings 8. Strip, grid and mat foundations 9. Pile caps Textbook & Materials: ACI (2002): Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-02) and Commentary, Amer. Concrete Inst. Nilson A. H., Darwin D., and Dolan C. W. (2003): Design of Concrete Structures, 13th edition. Grading: Assignments (20%) Midsem Exam (20%) Project (30%) Final Exam (30%) Instructor: To be announced

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GTE401 FUNDAMENTALS OF EARTHS PHYSICS

3(2-1)

Elective

Rationale: The course provides fundamental knowledge of Earths physics for those who would like to specialize further in geotechnical and earth resources engineering, geo-exploration and natural hazard preparedness and mitigation. It provides students with knowledge of the internal structure and dynamics of the earth considered in light of constraints from the gravitational and magnetic fields, seismology, and mineral physics. Catalogue Description: The Earth as a Planet; Gravity, the Figure of the Earth and Geodynamics; Seismology and the Internal Structure of the Earth; Earths Age, Thermal and Electrical Properties; Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism; Applied Geophysics Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. The Earth as a Planet 1. The solar system 2. The dynamic Earth II. Gravity, the Figure of the Earth and Geodynamics 1. The Earths size and shape 2. Gravitation 3. The Earths rotation 4. The Earths figure and gravity 5. Gravity anomalies 6. Interpretation of gravity anomalies 7. Isostasy III. Seismology and the Internal Structure of the Earth 1. Introduction 2. Elasticity theory 3. Seismic waves 4. The seismograph 5. Earthquake seismology 6. Seismic wave propagation 7. Internal structure of the Earth IV. Earths Age, Thermal and Electrical Properties 1. Geochronology 2. The Earths heat 3. Geoelectricity V. Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Historical introduction The physics of magnetism Rock magnetism Geomagnetism Magnetic survey Paleomagnetism

VI. Applied Geophysics 1. Application of geophysics in global studies 2. Regional geophysics 3. Hydrogeophysics Laboratory Sessions: 1. Introduction to the field geophysical survey 2. Presentation of geophysical data 3. Laboratory geophysical measurements 4. Seismic refraction 5. Seismic reflection 6. Resistivity measurement and electric survey 7. Gravity survey 8. Magnetic survey 9. Integrated interpretation of geophysical data 10. Geophysical survey report Textbook & Materials: Lowrie W. (2007). Fundamentals of Geophysics, (2nd edition), Cambridge University Press. Lecture notes & handouts by the instructor Grading: Laboratory and assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Pham Huy Giao

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GTE402 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY

3(2-1)

Elective

Rationale: Environmental geology examines the interaction between human activity and the natural environment. The course provides knowledge of geologic processes and the physical constituents of the Earth that are necessary to understand environmental problems on a local, regional and global scale. It plays a significant role in decision-making concerning the use of water, minerals, energy resources, and our response to and preparedness for natural hazards. The main objective of the course is to equip students with an understanding of how geology interacts with major environmental problems and issues facing people and society. Catalogue Description: General Geology; Introductory Material and Environmental Concerns Related to Surface Geologic Processes; Environmental Concerns Related to Earthquakes and Volcanism; Environmental Concerns Related to Geologic Resources, and Soil and Groundwater Contamination; Environmental Concerns Related to Geologic Resources, and Soil and Groundwater Contamination Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. General Geology 1. Minerals and rocks 2. Geological processes 3. Geological structures 4. Geological age II. Introductory Material and Environmental Concerns Related to Surface Geologic Processes 1. Population dynamics and associated environmental pressures 2. Soils formation, classification and associated concerns 3. Mass wasting: forms, behaviors and concerns 4. Fluvial processes: floods and more 5. Shorelines: dynamics, deltas, barrier island complexes, engineering issues 6. Karst terrains and associated environmental concerns III. Environmental Concerns Related to Earthquakes and Volcanism 1. Plate tectonic theory - the how and why of earthquakes and volcanoes 2. Seismology - the science of earthquakes 3. Events and environmental concerns associated with earthquakes 4. Earthquake prediction 5. Earthquake engineering and zoning 6. Volcanology - the science of volcanism 7. Environmental concerns associated with volcanism, case histories 8. Role of volcanic eruptions in global climate change

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IV. Environmental Concerns Related to Geologic Resources, and Soil and Groundwater Contamination 1. Basics of hydrogeology 2. Wells, recharge rates and case histories of groundwater depletion 3. Groundwater geochemistry, contamination, clean up and legal framework 4. Energy resources, exploration, extraction, use and associated environmental concerns 5. Nuclear energy and radioactive waste disposal 6. Metallic resources and related environmental concerns 7. Landfill design and solid waste disposal Laboratory Sessions: 1. Visual mineral identification 2. Visual rock identification 3. Mineral and rock identification under microscope 4. GPS and Surveying 5. Reading topographic maps 6. Reading geological maps 7. Structural geology exercises 8. Plate tectonics and geological hazards exercises 9. Groundwater flow and pumping test analysis 10. Geological field visit/trip The students are expected to join a field trip to get acquainted with rock and geological processes in the field. Textbook & Materials: Merritts D., Wet A. D., and Menking K. (1998): Environmental Geology: an Earth System Science Approach, New York, NY: W.H. Freeman and Company. Grading: Laboratory and assignments (30%) Midsem Exam (30%) Final Exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Pham Huy Giao and Dr. Noppadol Phien-wej

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GTE403 COMPUTATIONAL GEOTECHNICS

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: Nowadays civil engineers need to use computer technology and software for their professional work and global competencies. Many general- or specific-purpose computer software packages are used in geotechnical analysis, design and practice. This course provides civil engineering students with basic knowledge on how to apply the finite element method to solve traditional soil mechanics problems as well as practical geotechnical engineering problems. Catalogue Description: Introduction to Computational Geotechnics; Elasticity and Plasticity; Stresses in Soil; Consolidation; Shear Strength of Soils; Shallow Foundations; Lateral Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls; Piles and Pile Groups; Permeability and Seepage Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Introduction to Computational Geotechnics 1. Traditional soil mechanics problems 2. Practical geotechnical engineering problems 3. Finite element method and commercial software for geotechnical engineering design and analysis II. Elasticity and Plasticity 1. Elasticity and plasticity 2. Modified CAM clay model 3. Stress and strain invariants 4. Extended CAM clay model III. Stresses in Soil 1. In situ stresses 2. Stress increase in a semi-infinite soil mass caused by external loading 3. Finite element analysis IV. Consolidation 1. One-dimensional consolidation theory 2. Calculation of the ultimate consolidation settlement 3. Finite element analysis of consolidation problems V. Shear Strength of Soil 1. Direct and triaxial shear tests 2. Field tests 3. Drained and undrained loading conditions via finite element method

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VI. Shallow Foundations 1. Modes of failure 2. Bearing capacity equations and finite element analysis VII. Lateral Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls 1. At-rest earth pressure 2. Active and passive earth pressure 3. Retaining wall design and finite element analysis VIII. Piles and Pile Groups 1. Drained and undrained loading conditions 2. Estimating the load capacity of piles 3. Pile groups 4. Settlements of single piles and pile groups 5. Lateral loaded piles and pile groups 6. Finite element analysis of piles and pile groups IX. Permeability and Seepage 1. Permeability and seepage 2. Flow through embankments 3. Finite element analysis of seepage Textbook & Materials: Helwany S. (2007): Applied Soil Mechanics with ABAQUS Applications, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Grading: Assignments (50%) Midsem exam (20%) Final Exam (30%) Instructor: Dr. Kyung-Ho Park

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GTE404 INTRODUCTION TO SOIL DYNAMICS

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: Civil engineers are increasingly challenged to solve the geotechnical problems under dynamic and seismic loading conditions. This course provides civil engineering students with basic knowledge of soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering. Catalogue Description: Seismology and Earthquakes; Dynamics of Single Degree of Freedom Systems; Foundation Vibration; Strong Ground Motion; Site Amplification and Ground Response Analysis; Soil Liquefaction; Seismic Slope Stability Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Introduction 1. Basic concepts in soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering 2. Seismic hazards II. Seismology and Earthquakes 1. Reasons earthquakes occur 2. Faults 3. Definition of some earthquake-related terms III. Dynamics of Single Degree of Freedom Systems 1. Free vibration of damped and undamped systems 2. Forced vibration of damped and undamped systems 3. Response spectrum concept IV. Foundation Vibration 1. Vertical vibration 2. Vibration of embedded foundations systems 3. Vibration screening V. Strong Ground Motion 1. Measurement, properties and variability of strong ground motions 2. Estimation of ground motion parameters 3. Local site effects on strong ground motions VI. Site Amplification and Ground Response Analysis 1. Simplified site amplification procedures 2. Dynamic soil properties 3. One dimensional equivalent linear site response analysis VII. Soil Liquefaction

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1. Definition of soil liquefaction, soils vulnerable to liquefaction 2. Assessment of liquefaction potential, liquefaction induced displacements VIII. Seismic Slope Stability 1. Pseudostatic approach 2. Newmarks sliding block analysis Textbook & Materials: Kramer S.L. (1996): Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Prentice Hall. Verruijt A. (2010): An Introduction to Soil Dynamics, Springer. Grading: Assignments (50%) Midsem exam (20%) Final Exam (30%) Instructor: Dr. Kyung-Ho Park

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GTE405 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD AND APPLICATIONS IN GEOENGINEERING & GEOEXPLORATION 3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: This course introduces the basics of the finite method and its application in solving a series of practical geo-problems, including consolidation analysis, groundwater flow modeling, heat flow and electric flow analyses. The course is suitable for advanced undergraduate students, especially those who would like to pursue graduate study in geoengineering and geoexploiration. Catalogue Description: Basic Concepts of the Finite Element Method; Finite Element Formulation; Programming the Finite Element (FE) Method; FEM Formulation and Analysis of Consolidation; FEM Formulation and Analysis of Groundwater Flow; FEM Formulation and Analysis of Heat Flow; FEM Formulation and Analysis of Electric Flow Prerequisites: None Course outline: Part A: Fundamentals of the Finite Element Method (FEM) I. Basic Concepts of the Finite Element Method 1. History of the finite element method 2. Basic steps in the finite element analysis 3. Review of matrix algebra 4. Direct formulation of FEM for simple 1-dimension problems 5. The direct stiffness method II. Finite Element Formulation 1. Potential energy method 2. Weighted residual method 3. Shape functions for element formulation 4. Global, local, and natural coordinates 5. Numerical integration of element matrices III. Programming the Finite Element (FE) Method 1. In-house-designed versus commercial FE programs 2. Introduction to Fortran programming language 3. Structure of a FE program 4. The FE engine-the assembly and solving processes 5. Verification and interpretation of numerical results Part B: FE Applications in Geoengineering and Geoexploration IV. FEM Formulation and Analysis of Consolidation

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1. 1D & 2D consolidation: FEM formulation & programming 2. Applications in land subsidence and settlement analysis V. FEM Formulation and Analysis of Groundwater Flow 1. Axisymmetric, 2D and Pseudo-thee dimensional GW flow: FEM formulation & programming 2. Analysis of pumping well and regional GW modeling 3. Dewatering of construction works VI. FEM Formulation and Analysis of Heat Flow 1. Heat flow equation: FEM formulation & programming 2. Analysis of thermal hydraulic conductivity testing 3. Application in petroleum basin modeling VII. FEM Formulation and Analysis of Electric Flow 1. Electric flow equation: FEM formulation & programming 2. Forward and inverse resistivity analysis 3. Electric and electromagnetic surveys Textbook & Materials: Honjo Y. (1993): Analytical and Numerical Analyses in Geotechnical Engineering, AIT. Huton D. V. (2004): Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, McGraw-Hill. Silvester P. P. and Ferrari R. L. (1996): Finite Elements for Electrical Engineers, Cambridge University Press. Grading: Assignments and project work (30%) Midsem exam (35%) Final Exam (35%) Instructors: Dr. Pham Huy Giao and Dr. Bui Thanh Tam

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TRE401 TRANSPORTATION POLLUTANT EMISSION AND CONTROL

3(3-0) Elective

Rationale: This course introduces students to the basic principles of analysis of air pollution sources and methods for controlling emissions, with a focus on transportation-related air pollution. Catalogue Description: Particulate Control; Gas and Emission Control; Combustion System Fundamentals and Pollutant Formation Mechanisms; Control of Emissions from Spark-Ignition and Compression-Ignition Engines Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. Introduction 1. Air Pollutants 2. Sources of air pollutants 3. Pollutant concentration and emission measurement 4. Global warming 5. Acid rain 6. Hazardous air pollution 7. Urban smog II. Particulate Control 1. Control Mechanisms 2. Size distribution III. Gas and Emission Control 1. Air pollution monitoring and control measures 2. Introduction to air quality models IV. Combustion System Fundamentals and Pollutant Formation Mechanisms 1. Combustion characteristics 2. Combustion modes 3. Design and adjustment parameters 4. Raw emission reduction V. Control of Emissions from Spark-Ignition and Compression-Ignition Engines 1. Gasoline main characteristics and specifications 2. Lean mixture NOx treatment (homogeneous/stratified) 3. Operating limits of gasoline catalysts aging 4. Gasoline on board diagnostic (OBD)

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Textbook & Materials: Kutz M. (2007): Environmentally conscious transportation, Wiley & Sons. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%) Instructor: To be announced

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TRE402 PAVEMENT ENGINEERING

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of the design, construction, maintenance and repair, and management of highway and airfield pavement systems. Catalogue Description: Introduction to Pavement Engineering; Pavement Performance; Pavement Mechanics; Pavement Materials and Characterization; Rigid and Flexible Pavement Design; Pavement Construction and Maintenance; Pavement Management Pre-Requisites: Highway Engineering Course outline: I. Introduction to Pavement Engineering 1. Pavement types 2. Components of pavement structure 3. Importance of sub-grade soil properties for pavement 4. Functions of sub-grade, sub-base, base course and wearing course II. Pavement Performance 1. Structural and function of pavement 2. Pavement evaluation 3. Serviceability 4. Safety III. Pavement Mechanics 1. Single-layered elastic theory 2. Two-layered elastic theory 3. Multi-layered elastic theory 4. Slab theory IV. Pavement Materials and Characterization 1. Properties and characterization 2. Environmental effects 3. Water in pavement 4. Heat in pavement V. Rigid and Flexible Pavement Design 1. New pavement 2. Rehabilitation 3. Asphalt Institute design method

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4. AASTHO design method VI. Pavement Construction and Maintenance 1. New construction 2. Maintenance 3. Rehabilitation VII. Pavement Management 1. Introduction to pavement maintenance management systems 2. Components of pavement management maintenance measures 3. PMMS objectives 4. Evaluation and strengthening of pavements 5. Highway drainage system Textbook & Materials: Papagiannakis A. T. and Masad E. A. (2008): Pavement Design and Materials, Wiley Publishing Ltd. Grading: Assignments(30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%) Instructor: Dr. Kunnawee Kanitpong

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TRE403 ROADSIDE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: This course introduces students to the concept of roadside design and management with a focus on safety treatments that minimize the likelihood of serious injuries when a driver runs off the road. Catalogue Description: Roadside Topography and Drainage Features ; Sign, Signal, Luminaire Supports, Utility Poles, Trees and Similar Roadside Features ; Barriers; Traffic Barriers, Traffic Control Devices, and Other Safety Features for Work Zones Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. Introduction 1. Accident statistics 2. History of roadside safety 3. Benefits of roadside safety 4. Forgiving roadside concept 5. Crash testing roadside safety features and appurtenances II. Roadside Topography and Drainage Features 1. Clear zone concept 2. Roadside geometry 3. Application of clear zone concept 4. Drainage features III. Sign, Signal, Luminaire Supports, Utility Poles, Trees and Similar Roadside Features 1. Sign supports 2. Breakaway luminaire supports 3. Utility poles 4. Trees IV. Barriers 1. Performance requirements 2. Warrants 3. Performance level selection factors 4. End treatments 5. Crash cushions V. Traffic Barriers, Traffic Control Devices, and Other Safety Features for Work Zones 1. The clear-zone concept in work zones

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2. Traffic barriers 3. Traffic control devices 4. Other work-zone features Textbook & Materials: AASHTO (2002): Roadside Design Guide. 3rd edition, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%) Instructor: To be announced

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TRE404 SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: This course introduces students to the concepts of sustainable development and sustainable transportation. The course describes practical techniques for comprehensive evaluation, provides tools for multi-modal transport planning, and presents innovative mobility management solutions to transportation problems. Catalogue Description: Automobile Dependency, Equity and Inequity; History of Sustainable and Unsustainable Transportation; Transportation Modes; Moving Freight, Logistics and Supply Chains in a More Sustainable Direction; Transportation Economics and Investment: Improving Analysis and Investment Strategies; Public Policy and Effective Citizen Participation; Planning, Policy and Mobility Management to Repair, Regeneration and Renewal Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. Automobile Dependency, Equity and Inequity 1. What is sustainable transportation? 2. Unsustainable transportation: magnitude of the problem 3. Problems of automobile dependence 4. Equity and auto dependence II. History of Sustainable and Unsustainable Transportation 1. Transportation history 2. Transportation infrastructure 3. Rise of automobility 4. Telecommunication and transportation III. Transportation Modes 1. In-town modes 2. Regional-metropolitan area modes 3. Long distance modes 4. Futuristic modes IV. Moving Freight, Logistics and Supply Chains in a More Sustainable Direction 1. Background to current freight movement factors 2. Factors that shape freight movement 3. Problem of global supply chains 4. Total logistics cost

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V. Transportation Economics and Investment: Improving Analysis and Investment Strategies 1. Basic concept and principles 2. Current evaluation methods 3. Hidden and intentional subsidies and externalities 4. Opportunity costs 5. Regulation versus pricing 6. Time-area: An important tool for analysing a transportation investment 7. Moving public policy and investment evaluation towards promoting sustainability VI. Public Policy and Effective Citizen Participation 1. Public, policy, and participation 2. Transportation policy 3. Public participation in transportation VII. Planning, Policy and Mobility Management to Repair, Regeneration and Renewal 1. Integrated policy-making planning and mobility management 2. Towards better management of existing transportation features 3. Integrated planning 4. Moving from planning and policy to regeneration, repair, and renewal Textbook & Materials: Preston L. S., Eric C. B., and Jeffrey R. K. (2010): An Introduction to Sustainable Transportation Policy, Planning and Implementation, Earthscan Publication Ltd. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%) Instructor: To be announced

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TRE405 TRAFFIC OPERATIONS

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: This course introduces students to the basic principles of traffic engineering and operations. Students learn and use the capacity analysis procedures and become familiar with the Highway Capacity Manual. Catalogue Description: Introduction; Interrupted Flow - Traffic Stream Parameters; Unsignalized Intersections; Basic Principles of Signalization; Signalized Intersections; Uninterrupted Flow; Capacity and level of service (LOS) Analysis; Freeways - Specific Grades and Composite Grades; Ramp Junctions; Weaving Segments Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. Introduction 1. Capacity of traffic 2. Speed of traffic 3. Volume of traffic 4. Parking and Safety II. Interrupted Flow - Traffic Stream Parameters 1. Signalized intersections 2. Interchange ramps terminals 3. Urban streets 4. Roundabouts III. Unsignalized Intersections 1. Intersection capacity 2. Analysis of different unsignalized intersection IV. Basic Principles of Signalization 1. Basic principles of intersection signalization 2. Fundamentals of signal timing & design 3. Analysis of signalized intersections 4. Applications of signalized intersection analysis 5. Signal coordination for arterials V. Signalized Intersections 1. Incremental queue analysis 2. Traffic actuated controllers

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3. Queue check 4. Volume/capacity check 5. Level of service (LOS) for signalized intersection VI. Uninterrupted Flow 1. Traffic flow theory for uninterrupted flow 2. Speed flow and bunching relationship for uninterrupted flow 3. Examples of uninterrupted flow: Roundabout, grade separation, etc. VII. Capacity and Level of Service (LOS) Analysis 1. Freeway capacity analysis 2. Freeway segments - methodology VIII. Freeways - Specific Grades and Composite Grades 1. Specific grades 2. Composite grades IX. Ramp Junctions 1. Ramp roadways 2. Merge influence areas 3. Diverge influence areas 4. Overlapping ramp influence areas 5. Determining speed at ramp influence areas X. Weaving Segments 1. Weaving segment parameters 2. Determining flow rates 3. Weaving segment diagram 4. Weaving segment configuration 5. Multiple weaving segments Textbook & Materials: Transportation Research Board (2010): Highway Capacity Manual (Special Report , 209), Transportation Research Board. McShane W. R., Roess R. P., and Prassas E. S. (1998): Traffic Engineering, 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%) Instructor: To be announced

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TRE406 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

3(3-0)

Elective

Rationale: The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the nature of travel demand and methods used to plan for future transportation systems. This course introduces students to the basic concepts of transportation planning, transportation survey methods, data collection, and modeling. Catalogue Description: Overview of Transportation Planning and Modeling ; Sampling and Design of Transport Surveys; Urban Transportation Planning Systems ; Congestion Management and Air Quality Modeling; Transportation Demand Management; Travel Demand Analysis, Evaluation and Choice Pre-Requisites: None Course outline: I. Overview of Transportation Planning and Modeling 1. Development of formal planning process 2. Planning studies and methods 3. Other planning issues II. Sampling and Design of Transport Surveys 1. Review of probability, statistics, and regression methods 2. Basic sampling theory 3. Errors in modeling and forecasting 4. Data-collection methods III. Urban Transportation Planning Systems 1. Trip generation modeling 2. Trip distribution modeling 3. Modal split and discrete choice models 4. Traffic assignment algorithms, linear programming IV. Congestion Management and Air Quality Modeling 1. Transit and pedestrian improvements 2. Parking pricing and parking brokerage services 3. Types of plumes, flow regimes of a plume, plume rise and dispersion parameters 4. Ambient air concentration modeling and Gaussian dispersion models 5. Computer programs for air quality modeling V. Transportation Demand Management 1. Transportation demand management planning and evaluation

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2. Special event transportation management services 3. Integrated transportation and land use planning management VI. Travel Demand Analysis 1. Trip classification and socio-economic variable in trip making and trip generation 2. Multiple regression analysis 3. Category analysis 4. Comparative study 5. Modal split analysis VII. Evaluation and Choice 1. Feasibility and impact enumeration 2. Engineering economic analysis 3. Effectiveness analysis Textbook & Materials: Papacostas C. S. and Prevedouros P. D. (2000): Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering, 3rd edition, Prentice-Hall. Ortzar J. de Dios and Willumsen L. G. (2001): Modelling Transport, 3rd edition, Wiley. Grading: Assignments (30%) Midsem exam (30%) Final exam (40%) Instructor: To be announced

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UG401 CAPSTONE PROJECT I

5(0-5)

Seventh Semester

Rationale: The course aims to train students in planning, designing and how to write research proposals and reports. The course is also envisioned to enhance the students writing, communication and presentation skills. At the end of the course student should come up with their completed research proposal Catalogue Description: Overview of research approaches; Concepts of scientific research; Guidelines for writing research proposals and reports; Quantitative/qualitative data gathering techniques and analysis; Critical review and synthesis of published articles; Presentation of findings and discussions of results; and Strengthening writing, communication and presentation skills Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Overview of research approaches and techniques II. Concepts of scientific research 1. Problem Statement 2. Research Questions 3. Research Objectives 4. Research Rationale 5. Conceptual Framework 6. Hypothesis Formulation 7. Scope and Limitations III. Guidelines for writing research proposals and reports IV. Quantitative/qualitative data gathering techniques and analysis 1. Qualitative Research 2. Quantitative Research V. Critical review and synthesis of published articles 1. Literature Review 2. Literature Analysis 3. Citation Format VI. Presentation of findings and discussions of results VII. Research project planning, coordination and management

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VIII. Strengthening writing, communication and presentation skills IX. Research proposal presentation Textbook & Materials: Day, R. (1994): How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper 4 th Ed. Oryx Press USA. Grading: Assignments (20%) Midsem Exam (20%) Final Exam (30%) Proposal Report (30%) Instructor: All Faculty

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UG403 CAPSTONE PROJECT II

5(0-5)

Eighth Semester

Rationale: Students are trained to look at problems from different angles and to come up with solutions/explanations in a scientific and logical manner. They will learn to solve a problem in the field of Civil Engineering using scientific methodology leading to specific conclusions. Catalogue Description: An individual project on an interesting topic of current research and/or practical problem in the field of civil engineering as approved by the project advisor must be completed. At the end of the course, the completed project must be presented orally and a report of the project must be submitted. Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: The students will carry out the research project individually or in groups as decided by the Head of Department. Each project will be supervised by one or more members of academic staff or other designated persons who will guide the students in selecting the project and in carrying it out. The project work will consist of literature surveys, experimental work and/or data collection in the laboratories, in the field and at various agencies as well as analytical and theoretical work as relevant. The data/information gathered in the study will be analyzed leading to conclusions and suggestions. The work carried out will be presented in the form of a seminar and a final project report according to a format indicated by the relevant supervisor(s). Even when the project is carried out by a group, the responsibility for the project will lie with individual students and as such, each student will be assessed individually. There will also be an oral assessment in the form of a viva-voice examination after the submission of the project report. Textbook & Materials: As relevant to each project Grading: Project book/file (continuous assessment) 15% Seminar Presentation 20% Voice examination 25% Final Report 40% Instructor: All Faculty

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FFFYNN INTERNSHIPS I FFFYNN INTERNSHIPS II

3(0-3) 3(0-3)

Intersemester Intersemester

Rationale: As a result of the internship, the student will: Develop practical engineering skills and judgment; Communicate effectively; 3. Discover their own interests within the field of Mechanical Engineering; Build resume credentials to help them compete for full time positions upon graduation. Catalogue Description: An internship is an integral part of engineering education. It provides real world experience in the profession; Enables correlation of class room learning with its application in industry; Broadens understanding of the types of employment available in the field; Helps students discover their individual interests; Builds resume credentials for the students; and develops relationships between Institute and Industrial Firms Pre-Requisites: None Course Outline: I. Interim reports are due periodically throughout the internship as specified by the instructor and should be submitted by email. II. A final written report will be due the end of the internship (i.e. the last week of classes for the semester to allow time for grading reports and submitting final grades) The final report should address the following: 1. Projects and Duties performed during the semester 2. Learning that occurred as a result of the internship 3. Regarding the engineering profession 4. Regarding the particular industry 5. Regarding the organization/company 6. Technical Skills that were developed 7. Individual interests and preferences that were discovered 8. Suggestions for ME curriculum changes at BYU-Idaho 9. Goals and plans regarding future professional development Textbook & Materials: Grading: Interim Reports 10% Final Report 10% Employer Evaluation 80% Instructor: All Faculty