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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
NATIONALLY HARMONIZED CURRICULUM Study Program for the Degree of Bachelor of Science
(B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
7/20/2013
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Table of Contents
1. Background of Civil Engineering ......................................................................................... 1
2. Rationale of the Civil Engineering Program ........................................................................ 2
3. Program Objective .............................................................................................................. 5
4. Professional Profile ............................................................................................................. 6
5. Graduate Profile ................................................................................................................ 10
6. Module Competencies ...................................................................................................... 11
7. Program Requirement ...................................................................................................... 16
7.1. Admission Requirement ........................................................................................... 16
7.2. Graduation Requirement .......................................................................................... 18
7.3. Grading System ......................................................................................................... 18
7.4. Degree Nomenclature .............................................................................................. 18
8. Teaching Learning Method ............................................................................................... 19
8.1. Method of Teaching .................................................................................................. 19
8.2. Attendance Policy ..................................................................................................... 19
8.3. Assessment ............................................................................................................... 19
9. Module Selection and Sequence ...................................................................................... 20
9.1. Coding of Modules and Courses ............................................................................... 20
9.1.1. Module Coding ................................................................................................ 20
9.1.2. Course Coding ................................................................................................. 20
9.2. Module Details .......................................................................................................... 20
10. Quality Assurance............................................................................................................. 21
Appendix A
Module Handbook.................................................................................................................. 22
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1. Background of Civil Engineering
Infrastructure is the thing that supports our daily life-access to drinking water and shelter
from the weather, roads and harbors, railways and airports, hospitals, sports stadiums and
schools. Infrastructure adds to our quality of life, and because it works, we take it for
granted. Only when parts of it fail, or are taken away, do we realize its value. Civil engineersworldwide endeavor to overcome the challenges of creating and maintaining infrastructure
for today, and for future generations.
Civil Engineering as defined by the London based Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a great
art, on which the wealth and well-being of the whole of society depends. Its essential
feature, as distinct from science and the arts, is the exercise of imagination to fashion the
products, processes and people needed to create a sustainable physical and natural built
environment. It requires a broad understanding of scientific principles, knowledge of
materials and the art of analysis and synthesis. It also requires research, team working,leadership and business skills. A Civil Engineer is someone who practices all or part of this
art.
Civil Engineering concerns the study of conception, design, construction and maintenance
of large public and private projects. Civil engineers build and maintain bridges, highways,
railways, tunnels, airports, dams, water treatment and distribution systems and large
buildings, along with many other structures. Environmental considerations, such as water
supply, pollution control and preservation of soil quality, are also a part of the course of
study. With thorough knowledge of both the principles of construction and the possible
environmental consequences of a structure, the Civil engineer's expertise is one that is
essential to our present Civilization and one that will become ever more valuable in the
future.
In a developing country like Ethiopia, Civil Engineering has great role and contribution to the
economic development and improvement of the living standard of the people. As
infrastructure developments are indicators of improved livelihood and ways of investment
attractions and tourism, contribution of Civil Engineering in this regard is very crucial.
Therefore, this area of study by which many Ethiopians would be produced to serve our
country must have clear focus areas that enable speeded up and sustainable achievements
in improving the country’s infrastructure facilities.
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2. Rationale of the Civil Engineering Program
Civil Engineers are Leaders in the conception, Design, Construction, and Maintenance of the
Infrastructure on which the society depends. Civil engineers build and maintain bridges,
highways, railways, tunnels, airports, dams, water treatment and distribution systems and
large buildings, along with many other structures. Civil engineers work on environmentalprojects, such as ecological restoration, waste containment, and soil remediation sites or
design of a safe and efficient transportation system. With thorough knowledge of both the
principles of construction and the possible environmental consequences of a structure, the
Civil engineer's expertise is one that is essential to our present Civilization and one that will
become ever more valuable in the future.
The biggest challenge for the Development of Africa in general and Ethiopia in specific is the
lack of sufficient infrastructures which inhibit further growth & development. And as part of
the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), all African nations including Ethiopia areinvesting large sum of budget on building infrastructures.
In the Growth and Transformation Plan, Ethiopia‘s development efforts will be pursued
through seven strategic pillars. The GTP sees rapid growth as key to achieving the
ambitious targets in employment and poverty eradication. Investment in growth-oriented
sectors will be expanded. The contribution of Civil Engineering Graduates is immense to
accomplish the GTP pillars. As indicated below;
Growth and Transformation Plan Pillars
1. Sustain rapid and equitable economic growth
In a developing country like Ethiopia, Civil Engineering has great role and
contribution to the economic development and improvement of the living
standard of the people.
Infrastructure developments are indicators of improved livelihood and ways
of investment attractions and tourism, contribution of Civil Engineering in
this regard is very crucial.
Enable speeded up and sustainable achievements in improving the country’s
infrastructure facilities.
2. Preserve agriculture as a major source of economic growth;
Construction of road network connecting different Regions, Zones, Woredas
and kebeles so as to help the farmers bring agricultural products to the
nearby market.
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3. Create favorable conditions for industry to play a key role in the economy;
Building roads, water supply and sewer system, power supply creating
favorable condition for establishment of Industry zones.
Building main roads, railways, runways that connect Ethiopia with the
international market and promote export of Industries. Constructing the Industrial and related Buildings.
4. Infrastructure development;
Civil Engineers design and build Ethiopia's infrastructures such as rail ways,
highways, runways, bridges, water supply, irrigation and power dams,
treatment plants, different purpose buildings etc
Clients include private industries, municipal government, regional and
federal government agencies, and multinational conglomerates.
At the local level, Civil Engineers help communities plan for future
development by designing and building residential areas, business centers,commercial districts, industrial parks, sports c
Complexes and high-tech manufacturing facilities. Working on multi-
disciplinary projects that touch upon the lives of the general public is one of
the distinguishing characteristics of a career in Civil Engineering.
5. Expand provision and quality of social services;
Build water supply system bringing closer water supply to society
Build Sewerage systems in urban areas.
Build health centers, Educational buildings, and other government offices
6. Build public institutional capacities and deepen good governance; and Currently government is investing a large amount of its budget on
infrastructures. Hence the construction industry needs to be efficient and
transparent. Ethical Civil Engineering graduates contribute towards good
governance of Ethiopia.
7. Promote women, ensure youth empowerment and broaden social inclusion.
Build the capacity of Women by Building Infrastructures and increasing the
accessibility of women to public services.
Creating job opportunity for women thereby they can contribute towards
GTP.
The Civil Engineering department aims to produce professionals equipped with relevant
knowledge, skills and attitude that would contribute to the development of the country.
Therefore, this is profession by which many Ethiopians would be produced to serve the
country.
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Specific Rationale for the Harmonized Modular Curricula
The concern on competence and competence based education has been advocated
more widely in the 21st century than ever before. Quality education, education
relevance and international competition are among the typical features of the
century that are challenging the educational institutions and their curricula.
In view of that, the higher education sector has been internationalized; hence,
institutions and disciplines are expected to compete on a global level.
Creating strong link between professional practice, institutional design, program
curriculum and implementation are the key attempts that institutions are striving as
part of the response. This, in turn, implies that the move towards competency based
education is very essential for curriculum organization and, students centered
learning-teaching strategy is a must for classroom instruction.
The purpose of national harmonization is to:
Avoid confusion of graduates and the job market
Make degrees comparable and readable
Increase international competitiveness
Share resources of all types
Improve the relationship among stakeholders
leverage national economy through human capital
Serve the purpose of National Qualification Framework (NQF)
Therefore, courses are clustered in to different module having identified competencies.
There are a total of 24 modules with total 307 EtCTS credit point in the program.
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3. Program Objective
This program is aimed at training manpower required for the realization of the country’s
untouched Civil Engineering works. Well qualified Civil engineers with adequate knowledge
in the area of structural, highway, geotechnical and water resources and who can be
actively engaged in the planning, development and management of Civil Engineeringprojects will be produced through this program. Specifically, the trainees will be equipped
with the knowledge that enables them to execute the following tasks:
Undertake project identification, pre-feasibility and feasibility study and detail
design of Civil Engineering works.
Prepare complete contract documents and terms of references for Civil Engineering
projects
Plan, manage, monitor and evaluate the operation and maintenance of Civil
Engineering works.
Remodeling and rehabilitation of existing Civil Engineering works.
Generally, graduates of the program will
Be knowledgeable of the historical context, the state-of-the-art, and emerging issues
in the field of Civil Engineering and its role in contemporary society;
Demonstrate critical reasoning and requisite quantitative skills to identify,
formulate, and resolve Civil Engineering problems, and to create designs that reflect
economic, environmental, and social sensitivities;
Display a systems viewpoint, critical thinking, effective communication and
interpersonal skills, a spirit of curiosity, and conduct reflecting a professional and
ethical manner;
Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development,
involvement in professional activity and public service, and achievement of
professional licensure;
Reflect a broad intellectual training for success in multidisciplinary professional
practice, in Civil Engineering or diverse related careers, and toward achieving
leadership roles in industry, government, and academia.
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4. Professional Profiles
1. In General
Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and Engineering.
Ability to design, construct, and supervise different Civil Engineering works, as well
as to analyze and interpret data. Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to identify, formulates, analyze and solve Engineering problems.
Understand professional and ethical responsibility.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of up to date issues.
Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern Engineering tools necessary for
Engineering practice.
Understanding and working knowledge of safety and environmental aspects of Civil
Engineering practices. Able to develop effective planning systems and project management to improve
productivity.
Be able to conduct experiments, basic and applied research in relation to
construction industries to solve various organizational and social problems.
Ability to teach the fundamentals of Civil Engineering courses
Keep abreast of new technologies in Civil Engineering and provide orientation
and/or training to subordinates as required.
2. In particular
A. Consultancy of New Construction Proposals
Undertaking Project identification, feasibility Study, Location, Cost Estimation,
Bank loan, Interest
Prepare and administer of Term of Reference of Projects.
Prepare and administer design bid documents.
B. Contract Administration
Review and approve contractor’s program, method and schedule using schedule
software, Primavera MS Project.
Supervise projects to ensure that drawings, specifications, materials and
workmanship are as specified in the contract.
Check and approve measurement of work executed.
Administer claims and disputes.
Issue Engineering instruction and variation order, check and approve variation
order.
Conduct provisional and final acceptance.
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Conduct studies on cost of construction, materials, labor, equipment and
productivity.
Manage construction activities and available resources including planning,
scheduling, controlling and reporting.
Supervise technicians and technologists. Plan and organize the maintenance and repair of existing Civil Engineering
construction works.
C. Analysis and Design
Review and approve designs.
Develop design standards, design aids, guidelines and hand books.
Consult with architects and specialized design engineers to integrate design in
terms of aesthetic and technical requirements.
I. Structural Analysis and Design Activities:
Pre design study
Project program development
Topographic survey
Scheme Analysis and design
Preliminary Analysis and design
Final Analysis and design using software ETABS, Sap.
Preparation of bill of quantities and specifications using Excel sheet.
Cost estimation
II. Water Works Analysis and Design Activity:
Pre feasibility and feasibility study Water supply scheme for urban and rural areas
Sewerage and sanitation facilities
Storm water drainage and flood mitigation schemes
Dams and other hydraulic structures
Hydropower development
Irrigation and related Infrastructure
Solid waste management
Environmental protection works
Water resource development and management Use software, GIS, water CAD.
D. Transportation Facilities Design:
Feasibility studies
Photogram metric and desktop study
Soil and material investigation
Environmental impact assessment
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Traffic count and axle load study
Detailed geometric design
Pavement design
Preparation of bill of quantities and Engineering cost estimate
Provisional and final acceptance Railway route design
Design of airfields
Bridge design
Use Software, Sap, Eagle Point, Ealroads.
E. Material Testing
Project site exploration
Identification and classification of material in the field
Conducting field tests Laboratory tests on soils, rocks and construction materials
F. Construction Supervision
Deciding method of construction
Devising temporary works
Selecting appropriate equipment
Manage construction activities and available resources including planning,
scheduling, cost estimating, controlling and reporting.
Principles of Professionalism
Society has high expectations of construction technologists. The services they provide
requires commitment, confidence, consideration of others, a sense of fairness, honesty,
integrity, intuition, sound judgement, sensitivity, thoughtfulness, thoroughness and
impartiality. They are also expected to be dedicated to the protection of public health,
safety, welfare and environment.
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Ethics and Conduct
The Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers (EACE) has adopted a standard Code of Ethics
based on international experience to enable construction technologists adhere and
preserve the highest principles of ethical conduct on behalf of the profession.
Fundamental Principles
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the Engineering
profession by:
Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the
environment.
Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and
clients.
Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the profession and Supporting the professional and technical societies of other disciplines
Fundamental Canons
1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall
strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development3 in the performance
of their professional duties.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful
agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and
shall not compete unfairly with others.
6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity,
and dignity of the Engineering profession.
7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers,
and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers
under their supervision.
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5. Graduate Profiles (Competencies)
The developed professional profile clearly indicates that Civil engineers need a good grasp
of mathematics and design, and the ability to manage and liaise with a wide variety of
people. They need to be able to think in all dimensions and communicate ideas effectively.
This kind of Engineering is suited to people who are practical with a creative characteristic.
Hence, the graduate from the Civil Engineering Department has the following profile:
The Graduate will have
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science in a specialized area related
to Civil Engineering
b. An ability to design and conduct laboratory experiments, to critically analyze and
interpret data, in major Civil Engineering areas, Structures, Transportation, Water
resources, and Environmental.c. An ability to Analysis and design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, constructability, and sustainability, in selected major
Civil Engineering area, such as Structures, Transportation, Water Resources, or
Environmental.
d. An ability to function in multidisciplinary teams,
e. An ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing..
f. An ability to identify, formulates, and solves Civil Engineering problems in a
minimum of four recognized major Civil Engineering areas.
g. An understanding of professional and Ethical responsibilities of Civil engineers in
relation to public and private institutions and in the context of Civil Engineering
infrastructure systems.
h. Recognize of the need for professional licensure and life-long learning. A broad
education necessary to understand the impact of Engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context.
i. Knowledge of contemporary issues.
j. An ability to use the Techniques, skills, modern Engineering Tools and software
necessary in selected major Civil Engineering area, such as Structures,
Transportation, Water Resources, or Environmental.
k. An understanding of professional practice issues such as project management and
interactions between the development, design, and construction professions.
l. An understanding of business and public policy and administration fundamentals.
m. An understanding of the role of the leader and leadership principles and attitudes.
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6. Modules Competencies
A. List of competency areas
The competency areas in Civil Engineering program are very critical in analyzing the
students’ capabilities in that area. This helps potential employers to identify graduates’potential and assign them to required jobs. List of competence areas in undergraduate
regular Civil Engineering program are categorized under the focus areas
1. Competency areas in Communication and Social Studies
a. Humanities & Social Studies
i. Improve normative interaction with engineers and other
professionals; and develop awareness of professional ethics
ii. Develop the skills required to construct sound arguments and
critically evaluate the arguments of others.
iii. Develop civic skills such as accurate decision making, expression of
oneself clearly and logically, Conflict resolution etc.
iv. Develop graduate of good citizenship and with democratic thinking.
b. Communicative Skills
i. Participate effectively in group discussions and team assignments,
and oral and written communication.
ii. Express their ideas and present their projects successfully.
iii. Develop good communicative skills and good in preparation of
technical proposals and presentations.
2. Competency areas in General Science and Engineering
a. Basic Engineering Mechanics
i. apply basic principles of forces and equations of motions under static
and dynamic loading conditions
ii. develop appropriate mathematical models that represent physical
systems
b. Basic Engineering Mathematics
Model and analyze Engineering problems by applying concepts of
calculus and vector algebra.
c. Basic Engineering Skill
i. Prepare Engineering drawing manually.
ii. Able to make basic computer programming.
iii. Able to make informed decision in choice of Engineering discipline.
iv. Develop general workshop safety and practice skill.
d. Advanced Engineering mathematics and Numerical methods
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i. Apply appropriate advanced mathematical and numerical method to
analyze problems related to Civil Engineering.
ii. be able to plan analyze and write computer programs for numerical
methods and basic Engineering applications
iii. Apply concepts of probability and statistics to problem solving in
Engineering systems.
3. Competency areas in Construction Technology and Management
a. Building Engineering
i. Get basic knowledge on construction materials for Civil Engineering
infrastructures;
ii. Identify elements of building; and understand architectural drawings.
iii. Abel to prepare Drawings with computer aid focusing on Civil
Engineering infrastructures;
b. Construction Management
i. Develop skill on selecting appropriate construction technologies and
machineries.
ii. Perform economic analysis and evaluation of infrastructural projects.
iii. comprehends basic guideline and application of contract formulation
and administration; and planning and management techniques/tools
of construction projects
iv. Comprehend the principles of contract administration, bidding
theories, writing specifications, quantity surveying & BOQ, project
cost estimation and construction supervision.
4. Competency areas in Surveying
Surveying
i. Accurately measure distances and angles using high precision and up-
to-date surveying equipments.
ii. Perform quantity of general earth work based on available surveying
data.
iii. Analyze and interpret data independently and come up with contour
maps for a given plot
iv. Knowledge of mapping procedures and photogrammetric digitizing.
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5. Competency areas in Structural Design
a. Fundamental Structural Engineering Theories
i. get basic knowledge on properties and strength of main construction
materials;
ii. can carry out basic structural frame analysis with various loadingconditions using different methods of structural analysis
b. Concrete Structure
i. comprehends structural mechanics of reinforced structure and apply
the knowledge in the design of basic RC structural elements
ii. analyze and dimension reinforced concrete structural members with
the use of Ethiopian and other Building Code Standards
iii. Master the principles of building execution for concrete and
reinforced concrete structural members.
iv. Ability to apply basic design procedures to reinforced concrete
structural members in a manner which ensures the safety and utility
of the structure.
v. Demonstrate ability to analyze and design typical reinforced concrete
beams, slabs, columns, and footings and develop an appreciation of
issues involved in reinforced concrete construction.
vi. solve dimensioning and design problems for ordinary building
construction
c. Design of Structures
i. Design lateral-load resisting system
ii. Carry out plastic analysis of steel and timber frames structures
iii. Design detailing and connections of steel and timber framed
structures
iv. Demonstrate familiarity with different types of bridges & selection,
bridge loadings, design of RCC bridges, and the use of Ethiopian
bridge design codes.
d. Advanced Structural Engineering
i. apply structural analysis and design methods for the design of
buildings and other infrastructures
ii. Apply Ethiopian Building Code Standards for lateral loading, Plastic
analysis of frames, Composite steel – concrete structures, elastic
stability theory and detailing and connections in analysis and design
of building structures.
iii. Analyze and design of complex structural elements (shells /
continuous structures).
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6. Competency areas in Geotechnical Engineering
a. Fundamental of Geotechnical Engineering
i. Understand and demonstrate the behavior of soil/rock and
geotechnical laboratory techniques.
ii. Estimate Engineering properties of soil; determine the bearingcapacity, lateral earth pressure and stability of slopes of soil.
b. Geotechnical Design
i. Analyze and design different types of shallow and deep foundations
using different technique.
ii. Design earth retaining structures, coffer dams and caissons.
iii. Understand & interpret the behavior of expansive soils and be able to
design foundations on expansive soils.
iv. Understand the environmental issues in geotechnical Engineering.
7. Competency areas in Road and Transport Engineering
a. Road and Transport Engineering
i. Understand transportation systems and demonstrate ability to plan, analyze, and design the
basic elements of an integrated surface transportation system for safe and efficient
movement.
ii. Collect, Analyze and interpret traffic flow data.
iii. Acquainted with the principles of pavement analysis and design and help them acquire
basic knowledge and practical prospective of highway materials, construction practice andquality control.
iv. Understand and apply the different geometric design control criteria, and be able to
evaluate and modify the condition of an existing highway system.
b. Advanced transport Engineering
i. Design and maintain Highways,
ii. Comprehend advanced topics on road construction, maintenance,
rehabilitation and pavement management.
iii. Analysis and elementary design of Rail ways
8.
Competency areas in Environmental & Sanitary Engineering
Sanitary & Environmental Engineering
i. Comprehend the basic principles of planning, design and construction
of water supply and sewerage systems.
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ii. comprehend the interaction between natural and human
environment and environmental design of infrastructure projects and
can apply this knowledge in the design of infrastructures
9. Competency areas in Water resource Engineering
a. Engineering Hydrology & Hydraulicsi. Comprehends fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics and be able
to understand the basic laws of physical science which govern the
mechanics of fluid flow with hydraulic laboratory experiments
ii. understand the fundamental principles & assumptions involved in
pipe flow, flow through turbines and pumps, and dimensional analysis
& model studies
iii. Analyze hydrologic data, perform the hydrological evaluation of
watersheds for design purposes and perform hydrological design for a
variety of Civil Engineering projects.
iv. Understand the basic principle of flow through open-channels and
determine water surface profile of open channel.
b. Design of Hydraulic Structures & Irrigation
i. Analyze and design hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways, and
flood control structures.
ii. Understand the fundamental techniques used in the analysis and
design of hydraulic structures for water resources development
projects such as reservoirs,dams
& appurtenant structures, diversion
weirs, river and watershed management schemes.
iii. Understand the fundamental theories of river morphology and be
able to design and analyze river erosion protection works, flood
protection structures, and silt exclusion devises.
iv. Understand the relationship between soil, water and plant,
optimization of water for irrigation and the design criteria for
irrigation structures.
c. Water Resource Engineering
i. Select appropriate site for hydropower development and design
hydropower systems
ii. Comprehend the construction, operation and maintenance aspect of
hydropower systems and infrastructure.
iii. Comprehend the water resources system and optimize available
water resource
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iv. Examine the opportunities and challenges associated with the
planning, project formulation, sustainability; and environmental
impact assessment.
10. Design projects and internship
a. Integrated Civil Engineering Designi. Perform a comprehensive design project using a team approach
requiring interaction with practitioner’s development of a team
project report and a formal presentation.
ii. Comprehend research methods: their use, analyses and applications;
and develop professional reports.
b. Industry Practice and Entrepreneurship
i. Integrate classroom learning with field experience
ii. Gain work experience in the student’s career field
iii. Develop foundation for workplace competencies
iv. Broad understanding of the field of entrepreneurship development,
commercialization of technology based innovation in existing firms,
and the formation, development and growth of technology based
new enterprises.
c. BSc Thesis/ Project
i. Develop and demonstrates independent methodological abilities on
practical study, analysis and design of a relevant and practical Civil
Engineering project.
7. Program Requirements
7.1 Admission Requirements
Admissions to all regular undergraduate programs are processed through the Ministry of
Education (MoE) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. This is currently true for all
public Universities across the whole nation. Admissions to the continuing education
program (CEP) are processed through the University registrar office based on the criteria set
by the University.
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Admission to Regular Program:
a) Admission following Preparatory Education
Students who have successfully completed the 10 plus 2 years preparatory and have scored
the minimum cut-off point set by the Ministry of Education in the entrance exam could
apply for admission to the Civil Engineering Department.
In view of the high number of applicants, admission to the Department is rather
competitive at the moment.
b) Admission with Advance Standing
Depending on available spaces, diploma graduates from TVET (Technical Vocational
Education and Training) in the fields related to Civil Engineering will be admitted based on
grades on competitive basis.
c) Admission of International StudentsApplicants with a minimum cut-off point and with high scores in Physics and Mathematics in
foreign countries examinations equivalent to the 10+2 preparatory program are also
eligible. The equivalence is determined by the department.
Admission to Continuing Education Program
The criteria set for admission to the regular program will be employed as the criteria for
admission to the continuing education program.
Candidates who are 10 + 3 diploma graduates from an Engineering School, TVET or similarrecognized college in the fields of Construction Technology, surveying technology, Drafting
Technology, and other related programs with a minimum cut-off point and having
certificate of competition/COC/ will be admitted based on space availability, and
competitive basis.
Limited numbers of junior staff such as technical assistants in relevant field may be
admitted each year based on non-competitive basis provided that he/she:
has served the University for a minimum of 2 consecutive years;
meet the minimum admission requirement set for the program; obtain letter of recommendation from the business & development vice president;
Signs undertaking to serve the University after graduation, at least two years of
service for one complete year of study.
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7.2 Graduation Requirements
A student is required to take courses that will bring the total credit point of 305 ECTS for
graduation with the Degrees of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Student must take
and pass all the required courses to satisfy the requirement for graduation. A minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required in all courses taken. In addition, a
minimum grade point average of 2.00 is required in the core courses of the Program. Other
requirements are same as those of the University graduation requirements
7.3 Grading System
The Grading Scale and Letter Grade System is given in table below as per academic policy.
Raw Mark Letter
Grades
Grade
Points
Status
Description
Class
Description
[90, 100] A+ 4.00 Excellent First class
[85, 90) A 4.00
[80, 85) A- 3.75
[75, 80) B+ 3.50 Very Good
[70, 75) B 3.00
[65, 70) B- 2.75 Good
[60, 65) C+ 2.50 Second class
[50, 60) C 2.00 Satisfactory
[45, 50) C- 1.75 Unsatisfactory Lower class
[40, 45) D 1.00 Very Poor
[30, 40) Fx 0.00 Fail
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8. Teaching-Learning Methods
8.1 Method of Teaching:
Presentation of modules/Courses is through lectures, tutorials, self-study (project works),
problem solving, class and group discussions, assignments, laboratory demonstrations and
hands-on exercises as well as quizzes and tests to insure continuous assessment and
student/learner cantered approach. Module/ Course specific teaching methods will be
given for each course.
8.2 Attendance Policy:
A student is required to attend all lecture, laboratory and practical sessions as well as field
work of courses, except for courses in which earning of credits through examination alone is
accepted. Except for extenuating circumstances, students are required to maintain a
minimum of 80% attendance to earn credit in the given course. However academic unitsmay not allow the 20% non-attendance provision for certain portion of a course, such as
laboratory or field experiences judged academically indispensable for the student.
8.3 Assessment:
Assignments, report, end-of-semester examinations, dissertations, projects, etc. with their
percentage contribution to the final assessment is provided in each course with a
module/course outline (which will be available to students before the module begins).
Continuous assessment accounts for a minimum of 50% and final exam (summative) 50%,
continuous assessment should comprise at least five (5) different assessment techniques.
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9. Module Selection and Sequencing
In selecting and sequencing the courses in each module the following points were taken
into account.
The basis for clustering of courses is the Harmonized Civil Engineering BSc Program.
The clustered modules are presumed to be forerunners of the fully integrated modules The descriptions and expected outcome and time budget of each course is to be
referred from the Harmonized BSc Civil Engineering curriculum.
9.1 Coding of Modules and Courses
9.1.1 Module Coding
Modules are coded by four letters taken from “Civil Engineering” (“CEng” appended by -M)followed by four digits:
The first digit indicate the level of the module in terms of the year:
The middle two digits indicate the serial number of the module in the program 01,
02, 03, . . .
The last digit indicate for type of the module:
– 1 for core modules
– 2 for elective modules
– 3 for general modules
9.1.2 Course Coding
Courses are also coded by four letters taken from “Civil Engineering” (“CEng”) followed by
four digits:
• The first digit indicates the level of the course in terms of the year:
• The middle two digits indicate the serial number of the module in the program 01, 02, 03,.
• The last digit indicate for serial number of the course in the module
9.2 Module Details
All modules offered in the program are described and detailed outline is given with
approximate allotted time.The various entries for a given module description is as follows:
Title: The descriptive title of the module.
Module Category: It describes the type of the module with respect to the relevance
for the program.
Module Number
Module Code
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Total study hour
Module Rational: Why the module is designed in the program.
Module Objective: What a student will be expected to have learned, as a result of
successful completion of a module.
Module Competency: Describes the skills and capabilities achieved by the student
after completion of the module. Module mode of delivery
Module learning and teaching method
Module assessment technique
Total ECTS of the module
Credits: The breakdown of the credit in terms of Lecture, Tutorial or Laboratory
hours.
Quality Assurance mechanism
The quality aspect of this curriculum will be insured by both internal and external bodies.
The external bodies will include quality assurance auditors from the ministry of education
and different stakeholders, while the curriculum will be assured internally by the quality
assurance office of the university.
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Appendix A
Module Handbook
LIST AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROGRAM MODULES
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List and distribution of Program modules
Module Course Year/Semester
1 2 3 4
o CategoryModule
NoModule Name CP Module Code
Course
NoCourse Title Course Code Pre-requisite
Co-
requisiteCP CH I II I II I II I II
1Communicative
Skill10 GEng-M1013
1 Communicative Skill EnLa1011 None 5 3
2 Basic Writing Skill EnLa1012 EnLa1011 5 3
2Civics & Ethical
Education5 GEng-M1023 1
Civics & Ethical
EducationCvEt1021 None 5 3
3Reasoning
Skill(Logic)3 GEng-M1033 1 Reasoning Skill(Logic) Phil1031 None 3 3
4Basic Engineering
Mechanics10 GEng-M1043
1Engineering
Mechanics ICEng1041 None 5 3
2Engineering
Mechanics IIMEng1042 CEng1041 5 3
5Basic Engineering
Mathematics12 GEng-M1053
1 Applied Mathematics I Math1051 None 6 4
2Applied Mathematics
IIMath1052 Math1051 6 4
6Basic Engineering
Skill13 GEng-M1063
1 Engineering Drawing MEng1061 None 5 3
2Introduction toEngineering
profession
GEng1062 None 2 1
3 Workshop Practice CEng1063 None 2 1
4Computer
ProgrammingComp2064 None 4 3
7
Advanced
Engineering
mathematics and
Numerical
15 GEng-M2073
1Probability and
StatisticsStat2071 None 4 3
2Applied Mathematics
IIIMath2072 Math1052 6 4
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methods 3 Numerical Methods CEng2073 Comp2064 5 3
1
Core
8 Surveying 12 CEng-M1081
1 Surveying I CEng1081 None 5 3
2 Surveying II CEng2082 CEng1081 5 3
3Surveying Field
PracticeCEng2083 CEng2082 2 1
9Building
Engineering15 CEng-M2091
1Computer Aided
Drafting(CAD)CEng2091 MEng1061 2 1
2 Construction Material CEng2092 None 5 3
3 Building Construction CEng3093 CEng2092 5 3
4Fundamental of
ArchtectureCEng3094 CEng2091 CEng3083 3 2
10
Fundamental
Structural
Engineering
Theories
16 CEng-M1101
1 Strength of Materials CEng1101
CEng1041
and
Math1051
6 4
2 Theory of Structures I CEng2102 CEng1101 5 3
3 Theory of Structures II CEng2103 CEng2102 5 3
11Concrete
Structure10 CEng-M3111
1Reinforced Concrete
Structures ICEng3111 CEng2103 5 3
2Reinforced Concrete
Structures IICEng3112 CEng3111 5 3
12Design of
Structures14 CEng-M5121
1Fundamental of
Bridge DesignCEng5121
CEng3112 &
CEng31544 3
2Steel and Timber
Structures CEng4122 CEng2103 5 3
2 Structural Design CEng5123 CEng3112 5 3
13
Fundamental of
Geotechnical
Engineering
13 CEng-M2131
1 Soil Mechanics I CEng2131CEng2151 &
CEng11015 3
2 Engineering Geology CEng2132 None 3 3
3 Soil Mechanics II CEng3133 CEng2131 5 3
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14Geotechnical
Design10 CEng-M3141
1Foundation
Engineering ICEng3141
CEng3133 &
CEng31115 3
2Foundation
Engineering IICEng4142 CEng3141 5 3
15
Engineering
Hydrology &
Hydraulics
20 CEng-M2151
1 Hydraulics I CEng2151Math1051
& CEng10415 3
2 Hydraulics II CEng2152 CEng2151 5 3
3Open Channel
HydraulicsCEng3153 CEng2152 5 3
4 Engineering Hydrology CEng3154 CEng2151 5 3
16
Design of
Hydraulic
Structures &
Irrigation
14 CEng-M3161
1 Hydraulic Structures I CEng3161
CEng3133,
CEng3153 &
CEng3154
5 3
2 Hydraulic Structures II CEng4162 CEng3161 5 3
3 Irrigation Engineering CEng5163 CEng4161 4 2
17
Sanitary &
Environmental
Engineering
13 CEng-M3171
1Water Supply and
Urban DrainageCEng3171 CEng3154 5 3
2 Water Treatment CEng4172 CEng3171 4 3
3 Sewage Treatment CEng4173 CEng3171 4 3
18
Road and
Transport
Engineering
15 CEng-M3181
1 Transport Engineering CEng3181 None 5 3
2 Highway Engineering I CEng3182CEng2083
& CEng31815 3
3Highway Engineering
IICEng4183 CEng3182 5 3
19
Integrated Civil
Engineering
Design
9 CEng-M3191
1Integrated Civil
Engineering DesignCEng5191 None 5 3
2
Technical report &
Research
methodology for
Engineers
CEng3192 EnLa1012 4 2
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20Contract
Management17 CEng-M5201
1Engineering
EconomicsCEng5201 None 4 3
2Contract, specification
& Quantity SurveyCEng5202 CEng3093 5 3
3Construction
EquipmentCEng5203 CEng2092 3 2
4Construction
ManagementCEng5204 CEng5202 5 3
21
Industry Practice
and
Entrepreneurship
34 CEng-M42111
Entrepreneurship for
EngineersCEng5211 None 4 2
2 Internship CEng4212 None 30 4
22Environmental
Engineering5 CEng-M3221 1
Environmental
EngineeringCEng3222 None 5 3
2
Elective
23
Advanced
Structural
Engineering
10 CEng-M5232
1Theory of Structures
IIICEng5231 CEng2103 5 3
3Reinforced Concrete
Structures IIICEng5233 CEng3112 5 3
24
Advanced
transport
Engineering
10 CEng-M52421
Highway Engineering
IIICEng5241 CEng4183 5 3
2 Rail way Engineering CEng5242 CEng3182 5 3
25Water Resource
Engineering9 CEng-M5252
1Water Resource
DevelopmentCEng5251
CEng2152 &
CEng31544 3
2Hydro Power
Development
CEng5252 CEng4162 5 2
26
Advanced
Environmental
Engineering
10 CEng-M5261
1 GIS & Environmental
ModellingCEng5261
CEng3221 &
CEng20825 3
2Environmental Impact
AssessmentCEng5262 CEng3221 5 3
27
Advanced
Geotechnical
Engineering
10 CEng-M5271
1
Introduction to
seismology &
Earthquake
Engineering
CEng5271 5 3
2Engineering
Properties of TropicalCEng5272 CEng3133 5 3
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Soils
1 Core 28BSc Thesis/
Project12 CEng-M5281 1 BSC thesis CEng5281 None 12 6
Total 346 Total 346 188
Student load 307 Total 305
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Mode of Delivery
Considering nature of courses and competency areas, the Parallel- application of one course in
other course and limitation of resources, the Mode of Delivery is basically semester based with
special block is possible for some courses.
Course Breakdown per Semester
Module
No
Year I Semester I EtCTS
No Course Name CodePre-
RequisiteCH CP L LP Tu HS
02 1 Communicative skill EnLa1011 None 3 5
01 2 Civics and Ethical Education CvEt1021 None 3 5
05 3 Engineering Drawing MEng1061 None 3 5 2 3 0 3
04 4 Applied Mathematics I Math1051 None 4 6 3 0 3 4
03 5 Engineering Mechanics I CEng1041 None 3 5 2 0 3 3
056
Introduction to Engineering
professionGEng1062 None
1 2 2 0 0 1
Total 17 28 9 3 6 11
Module
No
Year I Semester II EtCTS
No Course Name CodePre-
RequisiteCH CP L LP Tu HS
01 1 Reasoning Skill (Logic) Phil1031 None 3 3 3 0 0 2
05 2 Workshop Practice CEng1063 None 1 2 0 3 0 0
05 3 Applied Mathematics II Math1052 Math1051 4 6 3 0 3 4
03 4Engineering Mechanics
IIMEng1042 CEng1041 3 5 2 0 3 3
09 5 Strength of Materials CEng1101 CEng1041 4 6 3 0 3 4
07 6 Surveying I CEng1081 None 3 5 2 3 0 3
02 7 Basic writing Skill EnLa1012 EnLa1011 3 5 2 2 1 3
Total 21 32
1
3 6 9 16
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Module
No
Year II Semester I EtCTS
No Course Name Code Pre-Requisite CH CP L LP Tu Hs
06
1
Probability and
Statistics
Stat2071 None
3 4 2 0 2 306
2
Applied
Mathematics IIIMath2072 Math1052
4 6 3 0 3 4
143 Hydraulics I CEng2151
Math1052 &
CEng10413 5 2 2 1 3
07 4 Surveying II CEng2082 CEng1081 3 5 2 2 1 3
09
5
Theory of
Structures ICEng2102 CEng1101
3 5 2 0 3 3
05
6
Computer
Programming
Comp2064 None
3 4 2 3 0 2Total
19 29
1
3 07 10 18
Module No Course Name CodePre-
RequisiteCH CP L LP TU HS
07 (*) 7Surveying Field
PracticeCEng2083 CEng2082
1 2 0 3 0 1
Module
No
Year II Semester II EtCTS
No Course Name CodePre-
RequisiteCH CP L LP TU HS
08 1Computer Aided
DraftingCEng2091 MEng1061 2 3 1 3 0 1
09 2 Theory of Structures II CEng2103 CEng2102 3 5 2 0 3 3
06 3 Numerical Method CEng2073 Comp2064 3 5 2 2 2 2
08 4Construction
MaterialsCEng2092 None 3 5 2 3 0 3
12 5 Engineering Geology CEng2132 None 3 3 3 0 0 2
12 6 Soil Mechanics I CEng2131
CEng2151
&
CEng1101
3 5 2 3 0 3
14 7 Hydraulics II CEng2152 CEng2151 3 5 2 2 1 3
Total 21 33 14 16 6 18
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(*) The course will be given at inter-semester break.
Module
No
Year III Semester I EtCTS
No Course Name Code
Pre-
Requisite CH CP L LP Tu HS
14 1 Engineering Hydrology CEng3154 CEng2152 3 5 2 0 3 3
08 2 Building Construction CEng3093 CEng2092 3 5 2 0 3 3
08 3Fundamentals of
ArchitectureCEng3094 CEng2091 2 3 1 3 0 2
12 4 Soil Mechanics II CEng3133 CEng2131 3 5 2 3 0 3
145
Open Chanel
HydraulicsCEng3153 CEng2152
3 5 2 0 3 3
17 6 Transport Engineering CEng3181 None 3 5 2 0 3 3
107
Reinforced Concrete
Structures ICEng3111 CEng2103
3 5 2 0 3 3
Total 20 33 13 6 15 20
Module
No
Year III Semester II EtCTS
No Course Name CodePre-
RequisiteCH CP L LP Tu HS
16 1Water Supply & Urban
DrainageCEng3171 CEng3154 3 5 2 0 3 3
17 2 Highway Engineering I CEng3182CEng2083
& CEng31813 5 2 0 3 3
10 3Reinforced Concrete
Structures IICEng3112 CEng3111 3 5 2 0 3 3
18 4Technical Report Writing
& Research MethodologyCEng3192 EnLa1012 2 4 2 0 2 3
13 5 Foundation Engineering I CEng3141
CEng3133 &
CEng3111 3 5 2 0 3 3
15 6 Hydraulic structures I CEng3161
CEng3133,
CEng3153 &
CEng3154
3 5 2 0 3 3
16 7Environmental
EngineeringCEng3221 None 2 3 2 0 2 3
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Total 19 32 14 0 19 21
Module
No
Year IV Semester I EtCTS
No Course Name CodePre-
RequisiteCH CP L LP Tu HS
16 1 Sewage Treatment CEng4173 CEng3171 3 4 2 1 2 3
13 2 Foundation Engineering II CEng4142 CEng3141 3 5 2 0 3 3
17 3 Highway Engineering II CEng4183 CEng3182 3 5 2 1 3 3
15 4 Hydraulic Structures II CEng4162 CEng3161 3 5 2 0 3 3
18 5Steel and Timber
StructuresCEng4122 CEng2103
3 5 0 6 0 4
16 6 Water Treatment CEng4172 CEng3171 3 4 2 0 3 3
Total 18 28 10 8 14 19
Module
No
Year IV Semester II EtCTS
No Course Name CodePre-
RequisiteCH CP L LP Tu HS
20 1 Internship CEng4212 None 4 30
Total 4 30
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Modu
le No
Year V Semester I EtCTS
No Course Name CodePre-
RequisiteCH CP L LP Tu
H
S
19 1 Engineering Economics CEng5201 None 3 4 2 0 2 3
15 2 Irrigation Engineering CEng5163 CEng4161 2 4 2 0 2 3
11 3 Structural Design CEng5123 CEng3112 3 5 2 0 3 3
11 4Fundamental of Bridge
DesignCEng5121
CEng3112 &
CEng3154 2 4 2 0 2 3
18 5 Elective 2/3 4/5
18 6Integrated Civil
Engineering DesignCEng5191 None
3 5 0 6 0 4
19 7
Contract Specification &
Quantity Survey CEng5202 None 3 5 2 0 3 3
Total
18/19 32/33 10 6 12
1
9
Module
No Year V Semester II EtCTS
No Course Name CodePre-
RequisiteCH CP L LP Tu HS
24 1 BSC thesis CEng5281 None 6 12 0 0 6 14
19 2Construction
ManagementCEng5204
CEng520
23 5 2 0 3 3
19 3Construction
EquipmentCEng5203
CEng209
22 3 2 0 2 3
20 4Entrepreneurship for
EngineersCEng5211 None 2 4 2 0 2 3
5 Elective 2/3 4/5
Total 15/16 28/29 6 0 13 23
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Module
No
Elective EtCTS
No Name CodePre-
RequisiteCH CP L LP Tu HS
1. Water Resource Engineering Specialty
23
1Water Recourse
DevelopmentCEng5251
CEng2152 &
CEng3154 3 4 2 0 3 3
2Hydropower
DevelopmentCEng5252 CEng4162 2 5 2 0 3 3
2. Structural Engineering Specialty
21
1 Theory of Structures III CEng5231 CEng2103 3 5 2 0 3 3
2Reinforced Concrete
structures III
CEng5213 CEng3112 3 5 2 0 3 3
3. Transport Engineering Specialty
22 1 Railway EngineeringCEng5242 CEng3182 3 5 2 0 3 3
2 Highway Engineering III CEng5241 CEng4183 3 5 2 0 3 3
4. Advanced Environmental Engineering
1
GIS & Environmental
ModelingCEng5261
CEng3221 &
CEng2082 3 5 2 0 3 3
2
Environmental Impact
Assessment CEng5262 CEng3221 3 5 2 0 3 3
5. Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
1
Introduction to seismology
& Earthquake EngineeringCEng5271
3 5 2 0 3 3
2
Engineering Properties of
Tropical SoilsCEng5272 CEng3133
3 5 2 0 3 3
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MODULE 01
COMMUNICATION SKILLS MODULE [10ECTS]
Department of Civil Engineering
Module Name Communicative Skills
Module Category General
Module Number 02
Module Code EnLa-M1013
Total EtCTS of the Module 10
Total Study Hour 270
Module Objectives Civil Engineers need to be able to communicate ideas effectively. The
objective of this module is to equip students with written and oral skills
needed for their studies, and in their working life later on.
Module Competencies i. Participate effectively in group discussions and team assignments,
and oral and written communication.ii. Express their ideas and present their projects successfully.
iii. Develop good communicative skills and good in preparation of
technical proposals and presentations.
Module Mode of Delivery Basically on Semester Basis or Parallel approach
Module Learning and
Teaching Method
The mode of the delivery of the module can be summarized as
follows:
Lecture
Class room discussion
Lectures supported by Audio and Videos
Case studiesGroup Discussions
Intensive Role play
Debates
Home Works
Module Assessment
Techniques
Accounts 50% and final exam (summative) 50%, continuous
assessment should comprise at least five (5) different assessment
techniques.
Courses of the Module
Course Number Course Name EtCTS
EnLa1011 Communicative Skill 5
EnLa1012 Basic Writing Skill 5
Total ECTS 10
.
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Communicative Skill
Course Number EnLa1011
Course Name Communicative Skill
Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Module Communication Skills
Course Coordinator
Name: .
Office location .
Mobile: . ; e-mail: .
Consultation Hours: ___________________________________
Lecturer
Name: .
Office location .
Mobile: . ; e-mail: .
Consultation Hours: ___________________________________ EtCTS Credits 5
Study Hour Lecture ……………………………...25 hrs.
Class discussion, group work and presentation………..……….45 hrs.
Assessment …………………………15 hrs.
Home Study ………...…….............. 50 hrs.
Total ……………………………… 135 hrs.
Students Working LoadLecture Tutorial
Practice or
LaboratoryHome study Total Hour
25 60 50 135
Objectives The aim of this course is to acquaint students with the skills of effectivecommunication, listening skills and basic sets of managerial skills.
Competencies Students shall develop:
Good communication skills.
Verbal and non-verbal communication skill.
Communicating skills useful at work.
Leadership, participation and conflict management skills.
Basic skill-sets of a manager.
Listening skill.
Oral presentation and public speech skills.
Course Description/ Course Contents
Contents Reference Assessment Week
1. Understanding communication. TBA TBAWeek 1
2. Communication channels and self-communication. TBATBA
Week
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3. Verbal and non-verbal communication. TBATBA
Week
4. Communicating at work. TBA TBAWeek
5. Group leadership, participation and conflict
management.
TBATBA
Week
6. Basic skill-sets of a manager. TBATBA
Week
7. The listening skill. TBATBA
Week
8. Oral presentation of project outcome and public speech. TBATBA
Week 16
Pre-requisite None
Semester I
Status of the Course Compulsory
Learning Teaching
Methods
Lectures, class works, assignments, group discussions, presentations
Assessment/Evaluation
& Grading System
Continuous Assessment (50%)
Tests…………………….……5%
Quizzes…………………...…..5%
Project Work………………….10%
Assignments……….……….10%
Presentations……………….20%
Final Exam (50%)
Course policy
All students are expected to abide by the code of conduct of students and the
Senate Legislation of the University throughout this course. Academic
dishonest including cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism will not be tolerated atany stage during your studies and will be reported to concerned bodies for
action.
While team work is highly encouraged, dependence and copying ones work andsubmitting other’s work is considered as serious act of cheating and shall be
penalized.
If you are having problems with the assignments or tests, contact the instructoras soon as possible.
Students are expected to attend class regularly. A student who misses more than
15% of the semester class is not eligible to sit for final exam. Punctuality is
equally important.If you must bring a cell phone to class, make sure that it is absolutely silent and
does not disturb any one. The teaching-learning process shall be disrupted by
no means. Literature 1. Venables, J. (2002), Communication Skills for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd
edition, Institution of Chemical Engineers.
2. Sharma, S.D. (2006), A Text Book of Professional Communication Skills and
ESP for Engineers and Professionals, Sarup & Sons.
3. Hirsch, H.L. (2000), The Essence of Technical Communication for Engineers:
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Writing, Presentation, and Meeting Skills, IEEE Computer Society.
Approval Section Name of course Instructor _________________________________
Signature date Name of course team leader .
Signature date
Name of department headSignature date
.
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Basic Writing Skill
Course Number EnLa1012
Course Name Basic Writing Skill
Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Module Communication Skills
Course Coordinator
Name: .
Office location .
Mobile: . ; e-mail: .
Consultation Hours: ___________________________________
Lecturer
Name: .
Office location .
Mobile: . ; e-mail: .
Consultation Hours: ___________________________________ EtCTS Credits 5
Course WeightLecture Tutorial
Practice or
Laboratory
Home
studyTotal Hour
25 60 50 135
Study Hour Lecture ……………………………...25 hrs.
Class discussion, group work and presentation ….45 hrs.
Assessment …………………………15 hrs.
Home Study ………...…….............. 50 hrs.
Total ……………………………… 135 hrs.
Objectives The objective of the course is to improve and enhance writing skills in English. The
student will develop advanced writing skills with emphases given to paragraph
development by employing definition, exemplification, classification, cause and effect
as well as comparison and contrast methods.
Competencies Students shall be able familiar with the basic writing skills.
Course Description/
Course Contents
1. Basic writing skills.
2. Principles of writing.
3. Patterns of paragraph development.
4. Mechanics of writing.
5. Essays of different discourse.
Pre-requisite EnLa1011
Semester I
Status of the Course Compulsory
Learning Teaching
Methods
Gapped Lecture
Assignments
Brainstorming
Group/Pair Work
Presentation
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Assessment
Techniques
Continuous Assessment 50%
Classroom Active Participation 10%
Sentence Level Quizzes 10%
Paragraph Level Writing 20%
Essay Level Writing 10%
Final Exam 50%
Course policy
All students are expected to abide by the code of conduct of students and the
Senate Legislation of the University throughout this course. Academic
dishonest including cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism will not be toleratedat any stage during your studies and will be reported to concerned bodies for
action.
While team work is highly encouraged, dependence and copying ones work
and submitting other’s work is considered as serious act of cheating and shall be penalized.
If you are having problems with the assignments or tests, contact the instructor
as soon as possible.
Students are expected to attend class regularly. A student who misses morethan 20% of the semester class is not eligible to sit for final exam. Punctuality
is equally important.
If you must bring a cell phone to class, make sure that it is absolutely silent anddoes not disturb any one. The teaching-learning process shall be disrupted by
no means. Literature 1. Baker, B. A. and Baker, C. (2000), Writing with Contemporary Readings, Emc
Pub.
2. Strong, W. and Lester, M. (1996), Writer's Choice Grammar and Composition,
Student edition, McGraw-Hill/Glencoe.
3. Lanny, L. and Resnick, J. (2002), Text & Thought: An Integrated Approach to
College Reading and Writing, 2nd edition, Longman.4. Camp, S.C. and Satterwhite, M.L. (2004), College English and Communication,
8th edition, McGraw-Hill College.
5. John S. (2000). The Oxford Guide to Writing and SjJeaking. Oxford: OUP Oshima. A.
and Hogue, A. (1991).College Writing Skills: McGraw Hill
6. Rudolph, F and Lass, A.H. ( 1996). The Classic Guide to Better Writing. New York
7. Solomon G/giorgis. (1991). Writing for Academic Purpose. AA U' printing press
8. Axelrod, B. and Cooper, R. (2001). The St. Martin's Guide to Writing.6 ed. Boston:
Bedford/St. Martin's
Approval Section
Name of course Instructor _________________________________
Signature date
Name of course team leader .Signature date Name of department head
Signature date
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MODULE 02
CIVICS AND ETHICAL EDUCATION
Department of Civil Engineering
Module Title Civics & Ethical EducationModule Category General (3)
Module Number [02]
Module Code CvEt-M10231
Total Study Hours in
the Module per
Semester
Lec.Tut/Sem Pra/Lab Home Study Total Hour
81 0 0 54 135
Rationale of the
module
The objectives of this module equip Engineering students to help develop
democratic and ethical behaviors. Students also get equipped with the
knowledge of civics and ethical education.
Module Objectives
The main objectives of the module are to:
Develop fundamentals for civics and professional ethics
Understand the relationships among state, citizens and governing laws
and a constitution.
Understand about the idea of Morality, Ethics and Civic virtues and
professionalism
Module Competencies
After completion of this module the students shall be able to;
i. Improve normative interaction with Engineers and other professionals;
and develop awareness of professional ethics
ii. Develop civic skills such as accurate decision making, expression ofoneself clearly and logically, Conflict resolution etc.
iii. Participate effectively in group discussions and team works.
iv. Develop graduate of good citizenship and with democratic thinking.
Module Mode of Delivery Basically on Semester Basis or Parallel approach
Module Learning and
Teaching Method
The mode of the delivery of the module can be summarized as follows:
Lecture, Class room discussion
Case studies, Group Discussions
Intensive Role play, Debates, Home Works
Module Assessment
Techniques
Accounts 50% and final exam (summative) 50%, continuous assessment
should comprise at least five (5) different assessment techniques.
Total ECTS of the module 5 Credit Point
Module Description
Clustered Courses in the Module
Course Number Course Name ECTS
CvEt1021 Civics & Ethical Education 5
Total ECTS 5
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Civics & Ethical Education
Course Code CvEt1021
Course Title Civics & Ethical Education
Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Module Name Humanities & Social Studies Module No 01
Course Coordinator
Name: .
Office location .
Mobile: . ; e-mail: .
Consultation Hours: ___________________________________
Lecturer
Name: .
Office location .
Mobile: . ; e-mail: . Consultation Hours: ___________________________________
Students
Workload
Total ECTS 5 CP
Lecture Tutorial Practice or
Laboratory
Home study Total Hour
81 0 0 54 135
Competences to
be
Acquired/course
level
competences
Objective
Students learn Core values of a democratic society and ethics in this course.
Outcome Students will acquire concepts of a democratic society, values of citizenship and
forms of governance in a given state.
Course
Objectives
To help students to better understand the relationships among state, citizens and
governing laws and a constitution.
It will also help students to understand about the idea of Morality, Ethics and
Civic virtues and professionalism
Course
Description
The state , government and citizenship
Learning about constitutions Constitutional Experience in Ethiopia
Morality, Ethics and Civic virtues
Professional ethics
Course outline
Content Reference Assessment Date
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Chapter One Introduction to Civic and Ethical
Education1.1 Basic definitions of civic and ethical education,
1.2 Basic objectives of learning civic and ethicaleducation
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Chapter Two Ethics
2.1 Examine ethical issues in the context of business
theory and practice
2.2 Jointly examine thoughtfully ideas and perspectives
in the field of business ethics and
extend these ideas/perspectives to
administrative practice and decision making,
Enhance our moral sensibility and expand our
capacity for moral inquiry, dialogue, and
decision.
2.3 making in ways that will be useful in our
professional and civic lives
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Chapter Three Society, State and Government
3.1 Society and its engagement with the state,
3.2 Society and government policies,
3.3 State and government relations
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Chapter Four
Democracy
4.1 History and development of democracy
4.2 Types of Democracy,
4.3 Values of Democracy.
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Chapter Five Citizenship and Civic Participation
5.1 Types of getting citizenship,5.2Active participation of civic societies in the affairs
of their state.
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Chapter Six Constitution and Constitutionalism
6.1 Basic definitions of constitution and
constitutionalism,
6.2 History and principles of Ethiopian constitution
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Chapter Seven Human Rights
7.1 Basic concepts and features of Human Rights,
7.2 Human Rights in the Ethiopian constitution.
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Chapter Eight Applied Ethics and Civic Virtues
8.1 More concepts on Ethics,
8.2 Types and Principles of civic Virtues
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Chapter Nine International Relations and
Contemporary Global Issues
9.1 Rules that govern international relations,
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9.2 Important factors and instruments in external
relations, Ethiopia’s policy in international
relations.
Pre-requisites None
Semester Year 1, Semester IStatus of Course Compulsory
Mode of
delivery
The mode of the delivery of the course combines the following methodologies:
Lecture
Case studies
Group Discussions
Intensive Role play
DebatesBased on the above methodologies of teaching the course should have the following
features:
Right balance between descriptive and normative contents
Highly Participatory and Competitive
Integration of the civic and ethic portions
Right balance between inductive and deductive Approaches Mode of delivery is Parallel
Mode of
assessment
Continuous Assessment (50%)
Tests…………………….……10%
Quizzes…………………...…..10%
Project Work……….……….10%
Assignments……….……….10%
Presentations……………….5%
Attendance…………..…..…5%
Final Exam (50%)
Course policy
All students are expected to abide by the code of conduct of students and theSenate Legislation of the University throughout this course. Academic dishonest
including cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism will not be tolerated at any stage
during your studies and will be reported to concerned bodies for action.
While team work is highly encouraged, dependence and copying ones work andsubmitting other’s work is considered as serious act of cheating and shall be
penalized.
If you are having problems with the assignments or tests, contact the instructor as
soon as possible.Students are expected to attend class regularly. A student who misses more than
15% of the semester class is not eligible to sit for final exam. Punctuality isequally important.If you must bring a cell phone to class, make sure that it is absolutely silent and
does not disturb any one. The teaching-learning process shall be disrupted by no
means.
LiteratureSuggested Course Reference Materials
The reference materials of this course comprises selected and policydocuments Policy/legal Documents
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The FDRE Constitution, 1995
The FDRE Nationality Law, 2003
Criminal Code of Ethiopia, 2005
Civil Code
Election Law (the Revised one)
Investment Code (revised)
Ethics and Anti-corruption Law
AOLI, PASDEP,
Law of Civil Societies and NGOs
Establishing Proclamations of Human Rights Commissions, and OmbudsmanInstitution
International Human Rights Declarations and Conventions accepted by Ethiopia
Policies and Strategies on Education and Training of the FDRE
Ethical Codes of each Profession like Business ethics, medical ethics, legalethics, public relations ethics, media ethics etc.,
Note: Some important and highly relevant parts of the above documents must beattached, with the teaching material of Civics and Ethics common course as
appendices.
Reference Books :
1. Fasil Nahum, (1997) Constitution for the nation 0.( nations: the Ethiopian Prospect. The red sea press: Asmara
2. Kinfe Abraham (2004) Ethiopia from Empire to Federation. EHPD Press: AddisAbaba
3. Merara Guidina (2003) Competing Ethnic Nationalism: Quest for democracy1960- 2000, Chamber printing house: Addis Ababa
4. Johari, J.C (1987) Principle of Politics. New Delhi: Stirling publishers
5. Roskin, MG and et al, (1994) Political science: an Introduction.
Engelwood Cliffs, New Jerey
6. What Is Democracy? by Touraine, Alain 7. Globalizing Democracy: Power, Legitimacy, and the Interpretation of Democratic
Ideas by Fierlbeck, Katherine
Approval
Section
Name of course Instructor _________________________________Signature date
Name of course team leader .
Signature date Name of department head
Signature date
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MODULE 03
REASONING SKILL
Department of Civil Engineering
Module Title Reasoning Skill
Module Category General (3)
Module Number [03]
Module CodePhil-M1033
Total Study Hours in
the Module per
Semester
Lec.Tut/Sem Pra/Lab Home Study Total Hour
54 0 0 27 81
Rationale of the
module
The objectives of this module equip Engineering students with efficient
reasoning skills, and To develop the ability to evaluate critically
Module Objectives
The main objectives of the module are to:
Introduce the fundamental concepts of logic and logical reasoning
To develop the skills required to construct arguments
To develop the ability to evaluate critically
To cultivate the habits of critical thinking
Module Competencies
After completion of this module the students shall be able to;
v. Develop the skills required to construct sound arguments and critically
evaluate the arguments of others.
vi. Develop civic skills such as accurate decision making, expression of
oneself clearly and logically, Conflict resolution etc.vii. Participate effectively in group discussions and team works..
Module Mode of Delivery Basically on Semester Basis or Parallel approach
Module Learning and
Teaching Method
The mode of the delivery of the module can be summarized as follows:
Lecture, Class room discussion
Case studies, Group Discussions
Intensive Role play, Debates, Home Works
Module Assessment
Techniques
Accounts 50% and final exam (summative) 50%, continuous assessment
should comprise at least five (5) different assessment techniques.
Total ECTS of the
module 8 Credit Point
Module Description
Clustered Courses in the Module
Course Number Course Name ECTS
Phil1031 Reasoning Skill(Logic) 3
Total ECTS 3
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Reasoning Skill(Logic)
Course Number Phil1031
Course Title Reasoning Skill(Logic)
Degree Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering
Module Humanities & Social Studies
Course
Coordinator
Name: .
Office location .
Mobile: . ; e-mail: .
Consultation Hours: ___________________________________
Lecturer
Name: .
Office location .
Mobile: . ; e-mail: . Consultation Hours: ___________________________________
ECTS Credits 3 CP
Course Weight
Lecture Tutorial Practice or
Laboratory
Home study Total Hour
54 0 0 27 81
Course
Objectives
Objective
Introduce the fundamental concepts of logic and logical reasoning
To develop the skills required to construct arguments
To develop the ability to evaluate critically
To cultivate the habits of critical thinking
Competences to
be
Acquired/Course
level
competences
Outcome
Be able to critical thinking;
Be able to construct sound arguments;
Develop sensitivity to the clear and accurate use of languages.
Course
Description
The nature of arguments
Definitions
Informal fallacies
Syllogistic logic
Propositional logic Induction
Course Outline
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Contents Reference Assessment Week
Chapter One
Introduction:
1.1. What is logic and its uses. Nature of Arguments:
1.2. Define arguments
1.3. Non argument expressions
1.4. Type of arguments (Deductive and Inductive)\
1.5. Validity and Invalidity: Truth and Falsity
1.6. Sound and Unsound Arguments
1.7. Strength and weakness: Truth and Falsity
1.8. Cogent and unclogging arguments
1.9. Evaluating an arguments
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Chapter Two
Definitions:
2.1 Cognitive and Emotive meaning of terms Intension
and Extension of term
2.2 Definitions and their purposes
2.3 Definitional Techniques
2.4 Criteria for lexical definition
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Chapter Three
Informal Fallacies:
3.1 Fallacies of Relevance
3.2 Fallacies of Weak Induction
3.3 Fallacies of Presumptions
3.4 Fallacies of Ambiguity
3.5 Fallacies of Grammatical Analogy
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Chapter Four
Syllogistic Logic:
4.1 Categorical Propositions: Standard Form and
Types
4.2 Square of Oppositions: Traditional and Modern
4.3 Role of Immediate Inference and Formal
fallacies
4.4 Categories Syllogism: Standard Form, Mood
and Figure
4.5 Syllogistic Rules and Formal Fallacies
4.6 Methods of Testing Validity
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Chapter Five
Prepositional Logic:5.1 Compound propositions and Prepositional
Connectives
5.2 Truth Functional Connectives & the Truth
Values of Propositions
5.3 Prepositional Type arguments and formal
fallacies
5.4 Symbolizing Prepositions and prepositional
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arguments
5.5 Rule for prepositional logic: rule of implication
and Rule of equivalence
5.6 Natural deduction
Chapter Six
Induction:
6.1 Analogy and legal and moral reasoning
6.2 Causality and Mill's Methods
Hypothetical Reasoning
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Pre-requisites None
Semester Year 1, Semester I
Course policy
All students are expected to abide by the code of conduct of students and the Senate
Legislation of the University throughout this course. Academic dishonest including
cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism will not be tolerated at any stage during yourstudies and will be reported to concerned bodies for action.
While team work is highly encouraged, dependence and copying ones work andsubmitting other’s work is considered as serious act of cheating and shall be penalized.
If you are having problems with the assignments or tests, contact the instructor as
soon as possible.Students are expected to attend class regularly. A student who misses more than
15% of the semester class is no