This course is tailored to provide civil engineering students with a comprehensive understanding of Earth’s internal structure, the formation and classification of rock-forming minerals, and the types of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Gain insights into the processes of weathering and soil formation crucial for foundation design and construction. Understand the formation of geologic structures, their impact on civil engineering projects, and learn to anticipate and mitigate the effects of natural disasters like volcanoes and earthquakes on infrastructures. As a civil engineering student, this course provides a unique perspective on the geological phenomena that directly influence the civil engineering field.

Prerequisite: NA

Statics is the study of forces and their effects on rigid bodies at rest. This course introduces the fundamental principles of statics, including the concepts of vector algebra, force systems, equilibrium, and free-body diagrams. Students will learn to analyze and solve problems involving forces acting on simple structures, such as trusses, beams, and frames. Topics covered include the analysis of forces in two and three dimensions, moments and couples, center of gravity, and moments of inertia. Additionally, the course will cover the principles of friction and their application in statics problems. Practical engineering applications will be emphasized throughout the course. Upon completion of the course, students will have a solid understanding of the principles of statics and the ability to apply them to solve real-world engineering problems.

Prerequisite: 1101101

This course provides an introduction to the mechanics of materials, including concepts of stress, strain, deformation, and failure. Topics include the analysis and design of structures subjected to various types of loads, such as axial, bending, and torsional loads, as well as combined loading. Through a combination of theory, stress analysis, and basic design exercises, students will develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication.

Prerequisite: 1401200

This course provides continuity to the statics course by providing more depth to structural analysis for civil engineering students. Topics include the analysis of statically determinate structures, including beams, frames, and trusses, the calculation of forces and displacements in structures under static and moving loads. Overall, the course aims to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles and applications of structural analysis, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to design and evaluate structural components and systems for civil engineering applications.

Prerequisite: 1401200

The Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD) course is well prepared to provide students with a thorough knowledge of AutoCAD features and capabilities. Starting with Sketching, Layers, Dimension Styles, Text Styles, Drawing Editing, Drawing Annotations, and Plotting are most topics covered in this course. AutoCAD is a potent CAD program that aids engineers in creating 2D drawings more quickly and accurately.

Prerequisite: 1403101

The aim of this course is to introduce the main basic principles of plane surveying in theoretical and practical. These principles include units of linear and angular measurements, quality of surveying measurement, tape surveying, areas calculation and land subdivision, measuring angles and bearings, reference direction, azimuth, theodolite introduction, traversing and geometric leveling. This course is important (practically) in performing plane surveying measurement techniques and instruments to establish horizontal and vertical control with the necessary adjustment for instruments.

Prerequisite: 1104212

The aim of this course is to introduce the main applications of surveying and mapping in theoretical and practical. These applications include intersection and resection; theodolite applications; Contouring; volumes calculation and land settlement; total station; maps and scales. This course is important in performing different applications of surveying and mapping with calculating horizontal coordinates, drawing profiles, contour lines generation in mapping using standard surveying field practices and computation.

Prerequisite: 1401270

Structure Analysis II is an advanced course in structural engineering that focuses on the analysis of indeterminate structures. Students learn advanced techniques such as force and displacement methods, including moment distribution, and slope/deflection methods to solve problems related to continuous beams, portal frames, and trusses. The course emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical reasoning, preparing students for advanced courses in structural engineering and related fields.

Prerequisite: 1401202

This construction course covers the entire construction process, from planning and equipment selection to execution and finishing touches. Learn about the different stages of construction projects, including earthwork, excavation, compaction, and stabilization, and how to choose the right tools and machines for the job. Discover the latest technology and techniques for foundation construction, concrete works, and air compressors and pumps. Understand the importance of formwork design and construction systems, and how to ensure safety and efficiency on the job site. This comprehensive course will give the students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the construction industry.

Prerequisite: 1401340

This course introduces geotechnical engineering principles and applications. Students study soil classification, compaction, permeability, and stresses to understand soil behaviors and properties. Soil classification methods using grain size distribution and Atterberg limits are examined. Standard Proctor compaction tests are explored theoretically and in practice to relate soil characteristics to field compaction. Permeability testing is used to assess water flow and structural stability under hydrostatic forces. The effective stress principle is introduced to determine geostatic stresses. Elastic theory is applied to calculate excess pore water pressures. Through soil tests and reports, students learn to analyze geotechnical data and apply standard codes. The course provides a foundation in geotechnical concepts and methods supporting advanced study and engineering practice.  

Prerequisite: 1406101, 1401201

This course introduces the types, tests, and properties of the various materials used in construction projects. Production of cement and concrete will also be discussed. The topics covered include the types, properties and tests of construction materials including steel, aluminum, aggregates, cement, gypsum, Portland cement concrete, asphalt concrete, masonry and wood. Mixing water. Concrete mix design. Production of cement and concrete. Durability of concrete. Non-destructive tests.

Prerequisite: 1401201

This course provides an introduction to reinforced concrete design, including an introduction to properties of concrete and reinforcing steel besides the mechanics and behavior of reinforced concrete. Also the course provides an introduction to reinforced concrete structures, strength and serviceability requirements, flexural analysis and design of beams, shear and diagonal tension in beams, bond, anchorage and development length, continuous beams, one-way slabs, as well as stairs.

Prerequisite: 1401340, 1401202

This course provides an introduction to hydraulics, including water properties, water hydrostatics, pipe flow analysis and design, and pipe networks. Course topics also include uniform and non-uniform flows in open channels, design of best economic section, hydraulic machinery (pumps and turbines), and flow measurements.

Prerequisite: 1403221

This course provides an introduction to hydrology and water resources engineering, hydrologic cycle, measurement and analysis of precipitation, evaporation, infiltration and stream flows, water balance, and reservoirs operation and design. Course topics also include an introduction to ground water hydrology and water resources planning and development in KSA.

Prerequisite: 1401350

The goal of the course is to give students the general overview of transportation discipline, learn concepts of planning, operations, and design, and then proceed with concept implementation and problem solving and the traffic flow characteristics, highway capacity analysis, Intersection control and traffic signal design.

The students will learn about the most relevant challenges that transportation engineers face in modern society, transportation safety, Intelligent transportation system and the contemporary tools that can be developed and used to overcome those challenges.

Prerequisite: 1401271

This course covers the design of highway materials, highway drainage infrastructure, specifically the design of the road alignment and pavement layers. (Pavement types, component and characteristics), Soil classification, Soil strength, Soil stabilization, Highway materials, Highway drainage, Flexible pavement design, Highway functional classification and design standards, sight distance, Vertical alignment, Horizontal alignment, Intersections design.

Prerequisite: 1401380

The course help students learn the topics relevant to construction management, including an introduction to project management, management in the engineering and construction industry, project delivery systems, construction project stages, development and organization of projects, resource management, project planning and scheduling, project control, quantity take-off, project estimates, construction contracts, ethics, quality, value engineering, safety in construction projects, as well as claims, liability and dispute resolution.

Prerequisite: 1401320, 1405203

The course introduces the design of shallow and deep foundations and the selection of proper foundation for different soils. Methods of subsurface exploration, bearing capacity of shallow foundation, pile capacity, and the design of retaining structures will also be discussed. The topics covered include Soil exploration. Foundation types. Bearing capacity of shallow foundations. Settlement analysis and design of shallow foundations. Deep foundations. Retaining walls. Sheet pile walls.

Prerequisite: 1401330, 1401341

Reinforced Concrete Design II course is a continuation of the reinforced concrete design initiated in Reinforced Concrete Design I course. The course focuses on the short columns, slender columns, two-way slabs, yield line analysis for slabs, footings, as well as frames and walls.

Prerequisite: 1401341, 1401303

This course provides an introduction to environmental engineering and pollution control, water quality, water supply systems, water collection system, water treatment, water distribution systems, wastewater characteristics and wastewater collection systems. Course topics also include sewers construction and maintenance, wastewater treatment, and wastewater disposal and reuse.

Prerequisite: 1401350

The course provides field training under faculty and field mentor supervision, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. Conducted during the summer, it serves as a bridge between academic learning and professional practice. Students must complete a detailed technical report at the end of the training, summarizing their learnings and experiences. This course requires students to have completed at least 90 credit hours in their course of study as a prerequisite.

Prerequisite: Completion 90 Cr. Hrs. at least

This is a comprehensive design course which integrates engineering design and engineering science components of previous and ongoing coursework into a major design experience. Design projects can be in the areas of civil engineering. Course activities include defining the problem, formulating project objectives, gathering background information, applying design standards and realistic constraints; developing design alternatives; and evaluating design alternatives, effective team-working, engineering ethics, and computer aided design. Group design reports and individual oral presentations are required.

Prerequisite: Completion 100 Cr. Hrs. at least

The course is a continuation and completion of the design project initiated in 1401491. Course activities include developing and analyzing a detailed design, preparing plans and drawings, developing design specifications, and estimating costs. Other topics covered include professional practice issues and computer aided design. Oral presentation and submission of final written report of the design project are essential requirements for the completion of the course.

Prerequisite: 1401491

The course delves into the kinematic stability of plane structural systems including trusses, frames, and combined systems. It introduces fundamentals of the stiffness method and offers analysis of structures using this method along with a computer-oriented method. The course also covers nonlinear analysis of structures via a computer-oriented method. This advanced course provides comprehensive knowledge for those interested in the intricacies of structural analysis.

Prerequisite: 1401303

This course provides students with a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of structural steel design according to the AISC specifications. The design principles are based on the Load and Resistance Factor Design approach (LRFD). Beam and beam-column design, stability considerations including local and lateral torsional buckling, and bolted or welded eccentric connections are the elements and component types covered in this course.

Prerequisite: 1401404

This course prepares the students to apply computer software to the analysis and design of elements or components in any of the civil engineering fields. Computer applications in civil engineering have become the main advanced tool that aids in solving large and complex problems accurately and within a limited amount of time. The course topics cover an introduction to the Finite element software Sap2000, Types of elements, modeling techniques, Loading, Loading combinations, Analysis, and Reading the analysis results. The course topics cover as well; an introduction to Microsoft Excel, the main Excel functions, and Designing an Analysis or Design Excel worksheet.

Prerequisite: Depart. Approval

Introduction to difficult soil types such as collapsing soil, swelling soil, fill soil and organic soil, Soil stabilization using additives, Soil grouting using cementing materials, Dewatering systems, Soil nailing using anchors and pipes, Soil reinforcement using many types of wire mesh, Soil deep densification.

Prerequisite: 1401330,1401431

The course introduces the properties of special types of concrete. The types and applications of FRP and admixtures will also be discussed. The topics covered include:

Recent construction materials. Cement replacement materials. Admixtures. High strength concrete. Light weight concrete. Concrete containing polymers. Self – consolidating concrete. Types, properties and application of FRP.

Prerequisite: 1401340

This course provides advanced topics in reinforced concrete design, including concrete building systems, design of retaining walls, water tanks, such as design of reinforced concrete rectangular and circular water tanks, as well as detailing and drawing of typical reinforced concrete water tanks. Also, the course focuses on the prestressed concrete, including prestressing definition, advantages and disadvantages of prestressed concrete, effects of prestressing, sources of prestress force, materials used in prestressed concrete, shape selection, tendon profiles of prestress concrete, losses of prestress, and flexural strength of prestressed concrete.

Prerequisite: 1401442

This course covers types, advantages and functions of hydraulic structures, flow through orifices, culverts, under gates, and flow over weirs and spillways. Course topics also include energy dissipation below hydraulic structures, hydraulic design of culverts, weirs, aqueducts, syphon, regulators, and dams.

Prerequisite: 1401350

This course provides an introduction to natural phenomena for water movement of rivers and seas, professional studies for wind and water waves, coastal constructions and affecting of sea water, and soil investigation for coastal construction foundations. Course topics also include planning of seaports and the requirements, breakwaters and its different types.

Prerequisite: 1401330, 1401340, 1401350

This course covers irrigation practices and principles, design of water storage and conveyance systems, design criteria, layout, and design and construction of irrigation and drainage systems. Course topics also include computer techniques, envelope design, structural requirements, equipment and material selection, and operation and maintenance.

Prerequisite: 1401351

This course covers the groundwater engineering concepts and techniques for determination the structure of groundwater reservoirs, and aquifer types. Course topics also include groundwater movement in order to determine of groundwater resources in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Prerequisite: 1401351

This course coverage wastewater characteristics, wastewater collection, primary treatment, secondary treatment. Course topics also include activated sludge process, trickling filters, aerated lagoons and waste stabilization ponds, sludge treatment, wastewater treatment rural areas, and wastewater disposal and reuse.

Prerequisite: 1401460

This course provides an introduction (Global Positioning System (GPS); Geodetic Coordinates; Spherical geodesy (Spherical and Polar triangle); Towers; Eccentric observations; Errors adjustment; Electromagnetic Distance Measurements (EDM); Aerial Photogrammetry; Vertical photographs; Terrestrial photogrammetry.

Prerequisite: 1401271

Stresses in flexible pavement, Stresses in rigid pavement, Flexible pavement design, Rigid pavement design, Highway material characteristics, Mix design for pavement, Pavement construction, Pavement distress and performance, Maintenance and rehabilitation of pavements: Pavement management systems.

Prerequisite: 1401381

This advanced course provides an in-depth look at the transportation planning process and contemporary issues in the field. Students will examine the interactions between transportation, land use, and the environment. Topics covered include transportation modeling, travel demand forecasting, data collection methods, transportation policy, planning for special populations, public transit planning, and strategic linkages between transportation and urban form. The course emphasizes practical applications of principles through case studies and hands-on analysis of transportation networks and travel patterns using industry-standard software. Students will gain experience creating transportation plans and policies to address diverse community needs. This is an elective course intended for civil engineering students interested in transportation systems analysis and planning.

Prerequisite: 1401380

his course provides an in-depth examination of airport planning and design principles. Topics include aviation demand forecasting, site selection, airport configuration, airside design (runways, taxiways, aprons), landside design (terminals, ground access), airport capacity analysis, and environmental impacts. Students will explore industry standards and recommended practices for the layout and geometry of airfields. The course covers detailed design elements such as runway orientation, pavement design, lighting, marking, navigational aids, and drainage for airfields. Students will use design software to configure airport layouts and examine case studies of recent airport projects. This is an elective course intended for civil engineering students interested in airport planning and engineering.

Prerequisite: 1401381

This course provides an in-depth look at advanced and emerging topics in civil engineering. Topics may include RCC structure maintenance and repair , green building design, advanced topics in construction project management, and other topics reflecting current trends in research and industry. The course focuses on exposing students to specialized or interdisciplinary topics not covered in the core curriculum. The specific topics addressed will vary each semester depending on faculty and student interests. This elective course allows flexibility in the curriculum to ensure students are exposed to the latest civil engineering principles and technologies. The course is intended for upper-level civil engineering students interested in exploring new frontiers in the field.

Prerequisite: Dept. Approval

This course covers the concepts and techniques for numerical analysis, methods and algorithms, Solution of non-linear equations- solution of large systems of linear equations, Interpolation, Curve fitting, Numerical differentiation and integration, Solution of problem of differential equations.

Prerequisite: 1401313

This course provides an introduction, skills of freehand sketching, methods of projection, orthographic, isometric, dimensioning of views, and third view prediction. Course topics also include primary and successive auxiliary views, intersections of surfaces and bodies, and sectioning.

Prerequisite: NA

This course provides an introduction to manufacturing processes, workshop safety, and engineering materials. Course topics also include workshop measurements, bench work, sand casting process, metal forming processes and sheet metal working, metal cutting processes, and joining of materials.

Prerequisite: 1403101

This course covers concepts and definitions, including fluid statics, forces on submerged surfaces and bodies, and non-viscous flow. Course topics also include conservation of mass, momentum, and energy, Bernoulli’s equation, dimensional analysis, the pi- theorem, similarity, viscous flow, pipe flow, losses in conduit flow, and laminar and turbulent flows.

Prerequisite: 1101101

This course covers the review of particle motion, rotation, and translation of a rigid body in the plane, general motion, displacement, velocity, and acceleration of rigid bodies. Course topics also include Newton's second law of motion, equations of motion for a rigid body, work, and energy, and impulse and momentum.

Prerequisite: 1401200

This course introduces to the engineering students the basic concepts required for solving real engineering problems by using creative methods. Teamwork tools and skills. Characteristics, environment, and skills necessary for effective problem solving. Problem solving heuristics: Problem definition, generating solutions, Deciding the course of actions, Implementing the solution, Evaluating the solution. Real- Life problem solving.

Prerequisite: NA

Engineering Economy covers various topics, including the time value of money, interest rates, present worth, future worth, annual worth, equivalent uniform annual cost, benefit-cost analysis, and risk analysis. Throughout the course, students will acquire the necessary skills to analyze cash flow series, evaluate different alternatives, allocate costs and capital budgets, and assess the impact of depreciation and inflation on engineering investments. By applying these concepts, students will develop problem-solving abilities specific to engineering contexts. Moreover, they will learn to critically evaluate the economic feasibility of engineering projects. In Engineering Economy, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects associated with engineering decision making. The course provides a solid foundation for students to apply economic analysis techniques to real-world engineering scenarios.

Prerequisite: 1104111

This course introduces engineering management and technology management. Topics covered include the historical development of industrial management, introductory operations management, functions of technology management, planning production activities and managing engineering projects.

Prerequisite: NA

This course introduces statistics and data description, probability theory, random variables and probability distributions, mathematical expectation, essential discrete and continuous random variables, fundamental sampling distributions, and data analysis techniques for one- and two-sample estimation problems.

Prerequisite: 1104212

This course introduces engineering professionalism and ethics. Students will learn about codes of ethics and professional conduct in various engineering disciplines, including NSPE, IEEE, AIChE, ASCE, ASME, and ACM-IEEE/CS. The course will explore the ethical responsibilities of engineers, including their commitment to safety, honesty, and environmental ethics. Students will also examine the role of engineering in social experimentation and in addressing global issues. Workplace responsibilities and rights will be discussed, along with the impact of technological progress on society. Through case studies and ethical dilemmas, students will develop critical thinking skills to identify and analyze ethical issues that arise in engineering practice. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply ethical principles to real-world engineering scenarios and make informed ethical decisions.

Prerequisite: 1405101

Study of units and dimensions, vectors and their properties, motion in different dimensions and projectile motion. Newton's laws with examples involving friction force or without friction force. The study of kinetic and potential energy conservation and the calculation of work and power. Elastic and inelastic collision and the difference between them. The study rigid body rotation.

Lab Experiments: Simple pendulum, Verification of Newton’s 2nd law, Static and kinetic friction, Projectile motion, Hook’s law, Free fall, Force balance table, Rotational motion. 

Prerequisite: NA

The course is interested in the study of the principles of electricity and magnetism. The course provides the students to the fundamentals of electric charge, electric force, electric field, electric potential, magnetic field, magnetic force, capacitors and dielectrics.

Prerequisite: 1101101

Introduction to the general principles of chemistry for students planning a professional career in chemistry, a related science, the health professions, or engineering. The SI units, the chemical formula, Naming covalent and ionic compounds, Stoichiometry, Atomic structure, Electron configuration, Periodic table, Chemical bonding, Gases, Chemical equilibrium, Acids and Bases, Organic chemistry and Biochemistry chemistry. Weekly laboratory experiments aiming the safety rules in chemistry lab. and identify the main inorganic acidic and basic radicals based on specific qualitative tests. Weekly discussion sessions focus on homework assignments and lecture material.

Prerequisite: NA

This course is considered as a first course in differential calculus, dealing mainly with differentiations of elementary functions and their application.

Prerequisite: NA

This course is mainly dealing with integral calculus, including the following topics: Inverse functions, inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions and their derivatives, L’Hopital’s rule, The indefinite integral, methods of integration (substitutions, parts, trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions …). The definite integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus. Applications of definite integral (Area between two curves, volumes, length of a plane curve, area of a surface of revolution …).

Prerequisite: 1104111

The topics covered include ordinary differential equations and some methods to solve them.

Prerequisite: 1104212

The course typically begins with an introduction to vectors and vector spaces, including concepts such as linear independence, basis, and dimension. Then, students learn about linear transformations and matrices, including topics such as matrix multiplication, inverses, and determinants.

Prerequisite: 1104111

This course aims at developing students’ reading strategies and skills in English at the basic level. It will address the following skills and strategies: mechanics of reading, reading techniques, vocabulary skills and extracting general information.

Prerequisite: NA

This course acquaints students with the process of writing basic sentences using proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and structure. Students will be exposed to the process of combining sentences into simple paragraphs.

Prerequisite: NA

This course further develops students’ skills in paragraph writing. Students will edit and review paragraphs to identify mistakes. Students will progress to writing multi-paragraph essays with a clear introduction and development of ideas.

Prerequisite: 1606110