Nationally Harmonized Civil Engineering Curriculum

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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

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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


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


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



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


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



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



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



20 1 Internship CEng4212 None 4 30

Total 4 30


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Modu

le No

Year V Semester I EtCTS


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

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1

9

Module

No Year V Semester II EtCTS



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-


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


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 and Course Profiles


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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

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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 .


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

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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


Module Communication Skills

Course Coordinator

Name: .

Office location .



Lecturer

Name: .

Office location .


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

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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


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 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

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Civics & Ethical Education

Course Code CvEt1021

Course Title Civics & Ethical Education


Module Name Humanities & Social Studies Module No 01

Course Coordinator

Name: .

Office location .



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

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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

TBATBA Week 1

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

TBATBA

Week

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

TBA TBAWeek

Chapter Four

Democracy

4.1 History and development of democracy

4.2 Types of Democracy,

4.3 Values of Democracy.

TBATBA

Week

Chapter Five Citizenship and Civic Participation

5.1 Types of getting citizenship,5.2Active participation of civic societies in the affairs

of their state.

TBA TBA Week

Chapter Six Constitution and Constitutionalism

6.1 Basic definitions of constitution and

constitutionalism,

6.2 History and principles of Ethiopian constitution

TBATBA

Week

Chapter Seven Human Rights

7.1 Basic concepts and features of Human Rights,

7.2 Human Rights in the Ethiopian constitution.

TBA TBAWeek

Chapter Eight Applied Ethics and Civic Virtues

8.1 More concepts on Ethics,

8.2 Types and Principles of civic Virtues

TBATBA

Week

Chapter Nine International Relations and

Contemporary Global Issues

9.1 Rules that govern international relations,

TBATBA

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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


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 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)


Module Humanities & Social Studies

Course

Coordinator

Name: .

Office location .



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

TBATBA

Week

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

TBATBA

Week

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

TBATBA

Week

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

TBATBA

Week

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

TBATBA

Week


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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

TBA TBAWeek 16

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

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