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COLLEGE HANDBOOK

TAIF UNIVERSITY

AUGUST 2014

EDITORS

PROF. ABOU EL HASSAN RAHIL DR. MOUSTAFA KAMEL

ASSOC. PROF. MOHAMED EL-SHENNAWY



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Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

May Allah protect him

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud,

Crown Prince and Minister of Defense

May Allah protect him



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His Excellency Minister of Higher Education

Dr. Khalid bin Mohammad Al Anqari

His Excellency Deputy Minister of Higher Education

Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammad Al Saif



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Contents

PREFACE 9

1. INTRODUCTION TO TAIF 11

1.1 WEATHER IN TAIF ............................................................................................................ 11

1.2 ARRIVING TO TAIF ........................................................................................................... 12

2. INTRODUCTION TO TAIF UNIVERSITY 12

2.1 VISION & MISSION .......................................................................................................... 12

2.2 CAMPUSES OF TU ............................................................................................. 13

2.3 A HISTORY OF ACHIEVEMENTS .......................................................................................... 13

3. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 15

3.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 15

3.2 VISION & MISSION .......................................................................................................... 16

3.3 GOALS ......................................................................................................... 16

3.4 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE .......................................................................................... 17

3.5 DEPARTMENTS ................................................................................................................ 17

3.6 CAREER CHANCES ............................................................................................................ 20

3.7 FACILITIES .................................................................................................................. 21

3.8 LABORATORIES AND EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................... 28

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO TAIF UNIVERSITY 50

5. KNOWLEDGE OF ACADEMIC LOGISTICS AND TERMINOLOGIES 51

5.1 ACADEMIC YEAR .............................................................................................................. 51

5.2 ACADEMIC SEMESTER ....................................................................................................... 51

5.3 SUMMER SESSION............................................................................................................ 51



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5.4 DEGREE PROGRAMS ......................................................................................................... 51

5.5 ACADEMIC LEVEL ............................................................................................................. 51

5.6 COURSE ......................................................................................................... 51

5.7 PREREQUISITES ................................................................................................................ 51

5.8 COURSE PREREQUISITES ................................................................................................... 52

5.9 CREDIT HOUR .................................................................................................................. 52

5.10 CREDITS AND WORKLOAD .............................................................................................. 52

5.11 MINIMUM COURSE LOAD ............................................................................................... 52

5.12 ACADEMIC RECORD ....................................................................................................... 52

5.13 ACADEMIC PROBATION .................................................................................................. 53

5.14 CLASS WORK SCORE ...................................................................................................... 53

5.15 FINAL EXAMINATION ...................................................................................................... 53

5.16 FINAL EXAMINATION SCORE ........................................................................................... 53

5.17 FINAL SCORE ................................................................................................................. 53

5.18 COURSE GRADE ............................................................................................................. 53

5.19 INCOMPLETE GRADE ...................................................................................................... 53

5.20 IN-PROGRESS GRADE ..................................................................................................... 53

5.21 SEMESTER GPA ............................................................................................................. 54

5.22 CUMULATIVE GPA......................................................................................................... 54

5.23 GRADUATION RANKING .................................................................................................. 54

5.24 GRADUATION ................................................................................................................ 54

5.25 HONORS ......................................................................................................... 54

5.26 ACADEMIC ADVISOR ...................................................................................................... 54

6. REGISTRATION 54

6.1 ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE ................................................................................................ 55



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6.2 THE REGISTRATION TASKS ................................................................................................ 55

6.3 COURSE LOAD ................................................................................................................. 56

7. TRANSFER POLICIES 58

7.1 TRANSFER FROM OTHER EQUIVALENT INSTITUTION ............................................................. 58

7.2 TRANSFER OF STUDENTS WITHIN TAIF UNIVERSITY .............................................................. 59

7.3 TRANSFER TO ANOTHER DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ........................ 60

7.4 TRANSFER CREDITS .......................................................................................................... 60

8. EVALUATION OF STUDENTS PERFORMANCE 61

8.1 EXAMINATION AND GRADING CODE .................................................................................. 61

8.2 GRADE CODES ................................................................................................................. 61

8.3 EXAMPLE OF THE CALCULATION OF SEMESTER AND CUMULATIVE GPA .................................. 62

8.4 HONOR ......................................................................................................... 63

8.5 PROBATION ......................................................................................................... 64

8.6 EVALUATING METHODS .................................................................................................... 64

8.7 EXAMINATION POLICY ...................................................................................................... 65

9. GUIDELINES FOR ADVISEE STUDENTS 65

10. GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCT AND ETHICS 66

10.1 ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE ........................................................................................... 66

10.2 STUDENT PROBLEMS ...................................................................................................... 66

10.3 DISABLED STUDENTS ...................................................................................................... 66

10.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 67

10.5 ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT ............................................................................................... 67

10.6 DEPARTMENTAL REGULATIONS ....................................................................................... 69

11. STUDENT ADMISSIONS TO THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 69



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12. DEGREE OBTAINED FOR THE GRADUATE 69

13. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B. SC. DEGREE 69

13.1 UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 70

13.2 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................ 71

13.3 DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 71

13.4 STUDY PLANS ................................................................................................................ 79



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PREFACE

Through years of association with students, The College of Engineering – Taif University

has come to understand the many new and challenging experiences that await you at our

college. It is with this understanding that this handbook has been designed to help you

adjust to life at the college. It is our wish that this Handbook will be accepted as the

standard for whole some living in the University community. We further hope that you will

make the most of your educational experience by taking advantage of the many programs,

services and activities that are available.

For this issue, this handbook represents collaborative efforts among the college and

university administration. It contains a brief description of the location and the history of

both Taif University and The College. Moreover, all the requirements made of the

University and the college are also highlighted. It is also pointing to the available facilities

of the college of engineering such as class rooms and laboratories. On the other hand, a

detailed description of the available programs and their study plans supported by all the

required policies, regulations, and guidelines such as registration, assessment and academic

advising is included.

It should be pointed that, this handbook provides an overview of our graduate degrees.

However, it is not an official document or contract of The College of Engineering –Taif

University. Please consult your faculty advisors, head of department, vice-dean, and the

dean for any inquiry or information.

I ask Allah‟s facilitation and help for all.

Dr. Aly Bin Saad Alosamy

Dean

College of Engineering

Taif University

Taif, Saudi Arabia



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1. INTRODUCTION TO TAIF

Over Al-Hada Mountains above Makkah and on the eastern slopes of the Al-Sarawat

mountains, lies the City of Taif, the cool and green-summer capital located in the western

part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The name Taif means “encompassing” in Arabic, and for centuries visitors to this

mountainous city 5,600 feet above sea level have enjoyed the captivating views of wind-

sculpted rocks, pleasant climate, and the verdant setting of its surroundings, as well as the

abundance of fruits which grow in its fertile valley. Fragrant roses, lush parks, sunny skies

and exotic birds and wildlife have for generations drawn families to this resort town each

summer.

Taif now covers a total area of about eight hundred hectares, whereas the area of the city

did not exceed two and half square kilometers in 1951, which indicates the great expansion

which the city of more than three hundred and fifty thousands population has witnessed.

Taif is situated in the mountains above Makkah and Jeddah at about 5,600 ft above sea

level. Its summer climate (85 degrees F to 95 degrees F with low humidity) makes it

pleasant refuge from extreme dryness of Riyadh and the Saudi Arabian Government

usually spends time there during the summer. Taif at these times assumes importance as the

center of government.

The cities' limits spread to encompass several smaller hamlets. Today more than 330,000

people make Taif their permanent home and thousands more visit over the summer months.

Agriculture continues to be a major component of the local economy. The tourism industry

also provides thousands of jobs to local residents.

1.1 WEATHER IN TAIF

Table 1 shows the expected minimum and maximum temperatures of Taif weather through

the whole months of the year as reported by the Saudi Meteorological Agency.

Table 1 Minimum and Maximum Temperatures of Taif.

Temperatures

Month January February March April May June July August September October November December

Maximum 21.9 23.7 26.7 28.7 32.3 35.1 34.4 34.3 33.9 29.6 25.4 22.7

Minimum 8.4 9.5 12.7 15.1 18.6 21.7 22.9 22.9 20.5 15.5 11.9 9.1



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1.2 ARRIVING TO TAIF

The closest international airport is King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. While at

the airport, try to get a mobile phone SIM to be able to get in touch with your TU contact if

you need help. The main providers are STC, Mobily, and Zain. Without a residency permit

you can only get a prepaid SIM so make sure it has at least 50 SARs credit to get you by

for a few days. After you arrive in Jeddah, you can rent a car from Jeddah to Taif and the

journey takes about two hours. Figure 1 presents a schematic diagram showing how to

arrive to the college of Engineering – Taif University.

Figure 1 Arriving to College of Engineering – Taif University.

2. INTRODUCTION TO TAIF UNIVERSITY

2.1 VISION & MISSION

Taif University Vision

“To ensure quality education in its various branches of knowledge”

Taif University Mission

“Though discovery and knowledge dissemination, the university has committed to graduating socially and ethically responsible students that are capable of pursuing

academic as well as industrial careers"

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Mecca Zone

Taif Governorate

Taif City – Alhawiyah District

Taif University




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2.2 CAMPUSES OF TU

Today, TU is located within the precincts of King Saud's Palace in Hawiyya, an outlying

suburb of Taif, about 25 km to the north. The campus, whose area is approximately

380,000 square meters, consists of three palaces that have been restored and renovated in

such a way that combines modernity and technology on the one hand with majestic

antiquity and traditional architecture on the other.

The College of Education and the Central Library are currently located in the Government

Palace, while the University Administration is located in the Residential Palace, which is

connected to the Government Palace by a 200-meter long corridor. The third palace, which

formerly belonged to the King's mother, is where the Heritage Museum will be.

2.3 A HISTORY OF ACHIEVEMENTS

A Royal Decree [No. 115 dated 27/2/1400 H (15/1/1980)] was issued to establish the

College of Education in Taif. The new college was then part of King Abdul Aziz

University, headquartered in Jedda. After the opening of Umm Al-Qura University, the

College of Education in Taif became part of the new university.

In 1419 H (1998), Royal Decree No. 17 dated [6/4/1419 H (30/7/1998)] was issued to

establish the College of Science in Taif.

After the establishment of Taif University as an independent university by Royal Decree

22042, dated [10/5/1424 H (9/7/2003)], new colleges were founded:

College of Medicine and Medical Science

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

College of Computing and Information Systems


College of Pharmacy

College of Community Service and Continuing Education

Ancillary departments have become independent deanships such as:

Deanship of Admission and Registration

Deanship of Student Affairs

Deanship of Library Affairs

Deanship of Graduate Studies

The University administration completed renovation of the King Saud's Palace, and unused

lands were used for the construction of more than 30 academic and administrative facilities

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Electronic Microscope Unit

Research Center

Sports Hall

2 Conference Rooms

Multimedia and Teaching Technology Center

Computer Center

Figure 2 introduces a general view of the existing Taif University administration building

in Haweiya.

Figure 2 Existing administration building of Taif University in Haweiya.

The University was also granted the Prince Sultan Ibn Abdelaziz Medical Complex which

now houses the College of Medicine and Medical Science as well as the College of

Pharmacy. In view of its future ambitions, the University has also received a land grant

totaling about 16,000,000 square meters in the Saysad National Recreational Park where

the new University campus will be established.

With an eye on improving the quality of teaching, the University has sought to separate arts

departments from education departments. Royal approval No 6204, dated [18/8/1427H

(11/9/2006)] was issued.

In 1428 Royal Decree No. 1093 [dated 21/11/1428H (30/11/2007)] was issued to establish

three new colleges:

College of Applied Medical Science in Taraba

Community College in Khurma

College of Arts and Science in Ranya



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Figure 3 is showing a lay out of the new campus of Taif University in Saysad region.

Figure 3 Layout of the new campus of Taif University in Saysad region.

When Teacher‟s College became part of the University, the departments in these colleges

were merged with those that correspond to their specialties in the University's colleges of

Education, Arts, and Science. Royal Approval No. 10209 was granted on [30/12/1429H

(28/12/2008)] to establish five new colleges:

College of Sharia and Legislative Systems

College of Designs and Home Economy

College of Education and Arts of Taraba

College of Education and Science of Khurma

Community College of Ranya

When health colleges were incorporated with universities kingdom-wide, TU restructured

Boys Health College and Girls Health College, which became College of Applied Medical

Science and College of Dentistry.

The University was given a land grant of about 17,000,000 square meters for its new future

university city. As the blueprints for the general location, college buildings, university

hospital, ancillary facilities and dormitories have been completed, work is already underway

with an estimated cost of 480.000.000 SAR.

3. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

3.1 INTRODUCTION

The resolution of the Council for Higher Education No.14/35/1426 dated [18/1/1426H

(27/2/2005)] was issued to establish the College of Engineering, Taif University, to include

Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering departments. The University Council at

its second meeting, held on [23/3/1429 H (30/3/2008)] decided to establish civil engineering

department, and such decision was ratified by H. E. Acting Minister of Higher Education

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began in the first semester of 1428/1429 H (2007/2008) and the number of students enrolled

in the preparatory year was (69) students. During the first semester of 1429/1430 H

(2008/2009) students attended mechanical engineering and electrical engineering

departments, and the number of new preparatory year students was (106) students.

Therefore, the College of Engineering is considered as one of the modern Colleges and is

still under construction and modernization.

The College of Engineering prepares specialized cadres in different fields of engineering

required by the Kingdom. This is satisfied by establishment of programs and developed

curriculum to keep pace with global developments. In addition, it pays attention to scientific

research and exchange of experiences and scientific advisory service to the issues of

development. Also, the College of Engineering works on closer scientific relationship with

Faculties of engineering in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other countries.

3.2 VISION & MISSION

College of Engineering Vision

“To offer excellent programs and to pioneer in such applied engineering sciences as benefit society”

College of Engineering Mission

"The College of Engineering at Taif University is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and professional service. Its mission is to graduate distinct

engineers in the various disciplines of engineering, equipped with knowledge skills in accordance with academic standards and ethical requirements of society. Such mission extends to upgrade the graduates capabilities through training courses,

workshops and providing distinct post-graduate programs. In addition, The College of Engineering conducts applied research that would contribute to solving

environmental and engineering problems of society"

3.3 GOALS

1. To produce engineers who are able to apply engineering sciences to practical life,

take initiative, solve problems, and compete on the world arena.

2. To help in the preparation of specialized technical cadres who are able to contribute

to the modernization of society.

3. To offer distinguished courses which are apt to produce scientists, thinkers, and

pioneers of social advancement.

4. To conduct research and applied studies to solve social problems and help in the

developmental programs in the Kingdom.

5. To provide consultation services and technical expertise to institutions, firms, and

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6. To foster academic and cultural relations with Saudi, Arab and international

universities.

7. To stress the importance of Islamic and human values, to deepen the sense of

patriotism, and to preserve the fundamental principles of society.

3.4 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The organization chart for the College of Engineering is illustrated in Figure 4.

Figure 4 Organization chart for the College of Engineering.

3.5 DEPARTMENTS

As illustrated through the organizational structure of the College, there three departments

covering three main fields of the engineering specializations. These are:

1- Department of Civil Engineering.

2- Department of Mechanical Engineering.

3- Department of Electrical Engineering.

3.5.1 Department of Civil Engineering.

In the last few decades, move steps happened in civil engineering field, so the need to design

skills became from today requirements. The goal of civil engineering department in Taif

University is to provide the country with engineers having high experiences, being highly

technically knowledgeable and having the motivations for life-long learning and training.

Vice Dean General Director

of College

Technical Committees

College Council

Dean

Mechanical Eng. Dept. Electrical Eng.Dept. Civil Eng. Dept.



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3.5.1.1 Vision and Mission.

VISION

“The civil engineering department is one of pioneers and distinct departments on national and international level through presenting programs according to the

international standards and presents distinct research programs to serve country”

MISSION

“The mission of the Civil Engineering department is to advance the profession through teaching, research and serving as a highly capable resource for society. The graduates are to be technically knowledgeable, well-founded, fully aware of

fundamentals of basic science, engineering science and ethical and societal responsibilities. We strive to enhance graduates skills through enrolling in

graduate studies, life-long training and interacting with the professional societies.”

3.5.1.2 Program Educational Objectives

The Civil Engineering Department has only one program. The Program Educational

Objectives (PEOs) for the Civil Engineering program are summarized as follows:

Our Graduates will

1- Perform and Practice planning and engineering design in one or more of the

Structural, Water, Environmental, Surveying, Highways, Railways, Transportation

and Traffic Engineering fields.

2- Advance in professional practice, ethical awareness and societal implications.

3- Enhance their skills through enrolling in graduate studies, attending workshops or

becoming a member in one of the professional societies.

3.5.2 Department of Mechanical Engineering

The department of Mechanical Engineering aims to prepare graduates who are equipped with

the basic principles of science and engineering skills devoted to the analysis, design,

manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. This requires a good understanding

of the concepts of applied mechanics, materials engineering, machine design, and energy

systems. The rapid technological progress has led to multidisciplinary areas and

Mechatronics represents the latest example. Mechatronics is based on the integration

between the traditional disciplines of mechanical and electrical engineering, together with

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VISION

“The department of Mechanical Engineering hopes to pioneer both nationally and internationally by offering outstanding instruction, applied research, and social

service”

MISSION

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department is constructed and stated within the main frame of the College of Engineering, Taif University. It

can be summarized as: 1- Provide high quality education in mechanical engineering program for

undergraduate students. 2- We strive to prepare our graduates according to the high quality engineering

skills. 3- Participate in programs of economic and social development through applied

research, training programs, technology transfer, and engineering consultancy.

3.5.2.2 Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Mechanical Engineering Department has only one program. The Program Educational

Objectives (PEOs) for the Mechanical Engineering program are summarized as follows: The

Mechanical Engineering graduates should:

1. Practice engineers whose breads of knowledge (backed with basic sciences and

new technologies) capable of working in projects with various roles (designing,

conducting experiments and simulation, interpreting analysis of mechanical

engineering applications and conducting academic as well as applied research).

2. Advance in professional practice in public or private sector.

3. Enhance their skills through enrolling in graduate studies, attending workshops

or becoming a member in one or more of the professional societies.

3.5.3 Department of Electrical Engineering.

The department of electrical engineering prepares specialized cadres in different fields of

electrical engineering required by the Kingdom. This is satisfied by establishment of

programs and developed curriculum to keep pace with global developments. In addition it

pays attention to scientific research and exchange of experiences and scientific advisory

service to the issues of development.



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VISION

“The Department of Electrical Engineering hopes to cover all aspects of modern electrical systems as well as put theoretical instruction to practice. The

Department seriously seeks to take a pioneering role in the teaching of all aspects of electrical engineering, scientific research, and social service”

MISSION

“The mission of the Electrical Engineering Department is to support both educational and research programs in a complementary approach that responds to the pressing needs of society and the rapidly changing technology in the electrical engineering field. We strive to provide the needed human capital and to upgrade

the existing work force within Electrical Engineering Program equipped with high quality skills and to conduct applied research studies and provide professional training program and services to local and national industry and other social

constituencies”.

SUBMISSION:

The mission of the Electrical Engineering Department can be summarized as:

1. Support both educational and research programs.

2. Provide the needed human capital and to upgrade the existing work force with

electrical engineering programs with high quality skills.

3. Applied research studies and provide training professional training programs

and services to local and national industries, and other social constituencies.

3.5.3.2 Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Our graduates will:

1. Perform/Practice working in projects with various roles (designing, conducting

experiments and simulation, interpreting analysis of electrical Engineering

applications and conducting academic as well as applied research).

2. Advance in professional practice.

3. Enhance their skills through enrolling in graduate studies, attending workshops or

becoming a member in one of the professional societies.

3.6 CAREER CHANCES

Our graduates have different career chances in various companies and agencies in the

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The constructions and contracting companies

The consulting and engineering offices

The general institution for water refined

The military occupations management

The water and sewage authority

The Saudi commission for the engineers

The general institution for ports

The Saudi company for the basic industries (SABIC)

The construction materials factories

The Saudi airlines

The Saudi Arabia Aramco company

The unified Saudi company for electricity (SCECO)

All engineering administrations in the governmental authorities

The projects operation and maintenance administrations in the governmental

authorities.

3.7 FACILITIES

3.7.1 Offices

The College of Engineering has a strong human resource team made up of the faculty,

administrative assistants, and other support personnel. There are non-faculty personnel

allocated strategically to support our mission: administrative assistants, secretary. In

addition, the College has the support of lecturers and Demonstrators. In general, support

personnel are considered adequate.

Most full-time faculty members have private offices; two or three share an office. This

sharing in the office is workable at this time but with the increase of students‟ enrollment, it

must be decreased to satisfy some privacy. A new building is constructed and it is serving

now, so that more offices are provided for faculty members, as shown in Figure 5.

Moreover, the under construction building in the new campus in Saysad will satisfy such

privacy where each faculty member will have a special office.

Figure 5 The new building of the College.



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3.7.2 Classrooms

There are wide ranges of classroom facilities to meet the needs of its teaching and learning

mission. General-purpose classrooms are centrally scheduled and managed, and are designed

to serve the entire campus community. General-purpose classrooms (also referred to as

intelligent classrooms) include rooms that range from small seminar classrooms to large

auditoria. They include a wide range of equipment, technology and resources. General-

purpose classrooms are sufficiently flexible to meet pedagogical requirements of the many

departments, faculty and students who use them, as shown in Figures 6 and 7.

Figure 6 Intelligent classrooms building.

Figure 7 Classroom doors with room numbers.

The classroom facilities used for the instructional program are designed to fulfill the

requirements. Classrooms are housed in private buildings in the university. Some classrooms

contain from 30 to 60 seats, and others contain 120 seats.

All classrooms with modern teaching facilities.

Air conditioning.



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Computer projector.

There are also special rooms for engineering and civil drawing courses, (Figure 8).

Figure 8 Drawing halls.

3.7.2.1 Classrooms with Approximately 30 Students:

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Figure 9 Classrooms with approximately 30 students.

3.7.2.2 Classrooms with Approximately 50 Students

This type of room is most suitable for traditional lectures, A/V Presentations and

demonstrations Figure 10.

Figure 10 Classrooms with approximately 50 students.

3.7.2.3 Small Auditoria Hall with Approximately 200 Seats

This type of rooms is most suitable for traditional lectures, A/V Presentations, basic distance

learning and demonstrations. Typically, a sloped floor or tiered floor is required to achieve

good sightlines for all seats, Figure 11.



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Figure 11 Auditoria Hall with approximately 200 Seats.

3.7.2.4 Large Auditoria Hall with Approximately 300 Seats

This type of room is most suitable for traditional lectures, A/V presentations, basic distance

learning and demonstrations. Typically, a sloped floor or tiered floor is required to achieve

good sightlines for all seats as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12 Auditoria Hall with approximately 300 Seats.

3.7.3 Construction Project of Engineering College Building in Saysad region

The implementation of the project of the College of Engineering in Saysad (new building)

has been initiated on [22/03/1431 H (7/3/2010)], the total area of the new university project

is about (48,000) square meters and the absorptive capacity is about 10,000 students. Figure

13 represents an isometric view of the building of the College of Engineering after the

finishing of the implementation process of Saysad campus. In addition, Figure 14 shows the

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Figure 13 An isometric view of the building of the College at Saysad Campus.

Figure 14 The perspective views of the buildings of The College of Engineering after

completion.

Figures 15 and 16 show some images of the existing status of constructions of the project of

College site in the Saysad region.



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Figure 15 Existing Status of The Constructions of the Project of College Site in Saysad

Region

Figure 16 Current status of the project of College site in Saysad region.



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3.8 LABORATORIES AND EQUIPMENT

Laboratories play an important role in basic programs and research of staff members of the

department. Moreover, laboratories can perform researches and experimental tests for many

of private and public sector projects. All departments have several laboratories that are

located in separate buildings. These laboratories are fully equipped with the required

measurement instruments.

3.8.1 Civil Engineering Laboratories

Civil Engineering Department laboratories are located in a special separate building. Some

labs are ready as follows:

Soil mechanics and foundation laboratory.

Surveying and photogrammetric laboratory.

Hydraulics laboratory.

Strength of materials and concrete technology laboratory.

Other laboratory will be completed through this year as follows:

Asphalt and Highways laboratory.

3.8.1.1 Soil Mechanics Laboratory

The Soil Mechanics Laboratory contains equipment for testing soils in shear, consolidation,

and for other physical and chemical tests. Field testing and sampling equipment is also

available. As well it contains triaxial testing system for both research and instructional

purposes. description and identification of soils (visual manual procedure).; moisture content

of soil (oven methods); the specific gravity of soil; the liquid limit, plastic limit and plasticity

index of soil; grain size analysis of soil, determining moisture-unit weight relations of soil

(compaction test) determining the density and unit, weight relations of soil in-place by sand-

cone method and permeability test for fine grained (falling head test) and granular soils;

constant head test. Figure 17 illustrates a lay out of this laboratory and some views of its

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Figure 17 Soil Mechanics laboratory.

3.8.1.2 Surveying Laboratory

The Surveying Laboratory has a wide variety of modern surveying equipment, such as GPS-

based surveying equipment, total stations, theodolites, and automatic levels for basic

instructional and research purposes. Undergraduate students use the laboratory as an integral

part of their surveying coursework and obtain any topographic information that can help

their capstone design projects, such as highway design and land development. Student use of

the lab is preceded by appropriate safety training and instruction on the use and care for the

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Figure 18 Some surveying instruments included surveying laboratory.

3.8.1.3 Hydraulics & Hydrology Laboratory (HHL)

The hydraulics laboratory illustrates principles of flow and water system design. The

laboratory contains many equipment and instruments serving the purpose of the laboratory.

The laboratory can be used for teaching and training purposes to students faculty. Also, it

can be used in the field of engineering and researches at various levels dealing with water

and related subjects. The major facilities in Hydraulics and Hydrology laboratory are:

I. HM162 Modular Flow Channel which enables students and researchers to

demonstrate flow behavior in open channels, bed load and suspended sediment

transport, and studying wave behavior at sea shores.

II. HM145 Advanced Hydrology System which is used for demonstrating some of the

major physical processes found in hydrology and fluvial geomorphology.

III. HM169 Drainage and Seepage Tank which is designed for the investigation of

flows in subsoil.

Figure 19 shows a view of the modular flow channel available in the lab. While Figure 20

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Figure 19 Hydraulics and Hydrology laboratory (Modular Flow Channel).

Figure 20 Drainage and Seepage Tank (HM169).

3.8.1.4 Strength of materials and concrete technology laboratory

The Strength of materials and Concrete Testing Laboratory contains facilities for conducting

tests on metals, fresh concrete and hardened concrete. The laboratory has facilities for

mixing, casting, curing, and testing concrete cylinders, beams, and reinforced concrete

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Tests carried out on

metals

1. Universal testing machine

Figure 21 shows the universal

testing machine. Many tests could

be carried out by this machine as

follows:

a) Tension test;

b) Compression test;

c) Bending test

Figure 22 Hardness testing machine.

Figure 21 Universal testing machine.

2. Hardness testing machine

The tests that can be conducted by this machine

are:

a) Brinell hardness test

b) Vickers hardness test

c) Rockwell hardness test

Figure 22 shows such machine



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Tests carried out on fresh concrete

Figure 23 Equipment for determination.

of Air Content in Fresh Concrete

Figure 24 V-BE compaction tester.

1. Air content in concrete

Through this test, the air entrainment in fresh

concrete can be determined. This equipment is

shown in Figure 23.

2. V-BE compaction tester

The main test carried out by

this equipment is the

Compaction of fresh concrete

as illustrated in Figure 24.



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3. Slump test equipment

This equipment is used to determine the consistency of fresh concrete. Figure 25 shows this

equipment.

Figure 25 Slump test equipment.

Tests carried out on hardened

concrete

1. Universal testing machine

Figure 21 showed earlier the universal testing

machine.

Many tests could be carried out by this machine

on hardened concrete such as compressive

strength test and bending test.

2. Density of Hardened Concrete

Figure 26 shows the tester that used for

determination of the density of hardened

concrete.

Figure 26 Tester for hardened concrete density.



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Non-Destructive Tests on concrete

1. Digital Schemidt hammer

This device can be used for estimation of the Compressive strength of concrete. Figure

27 introduces such device.

Figure 27 Digital Schmidt hammer.

2. Rebar detector and cover meter

This device is used for detection of rebar positions and cover thickness. Figure 28 is

showing this device.

Figure 28 Rebar detector and cover meter.



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Tests on Aggregates

Figure 30 Speedy moisture content of aggregates.

1. Los Angles Machine

The main tests carried out by this

machine: is the resistance to abrasion

and wearing of aggregate. This

machine is illustrated in Figure 29.

2. Speedy Moisture Content of

aggregates

This device is used for speedy evaluation

of the moisture content of aggregates.

This device is shown in Figure 30.



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3.8.2 Mechanical Engineering Laboratories

The Mechanical Engineering Department has a number of laboratories used in undergraduate

studies, research work.

3.8.2.1 Engineering Workshop

The mechanical workshop is equipped with machines and apparatus for training the students

in the fields of metal forming, welding and machining processes. Photos of some training

facilities, used in the workshop, are demonstrated in Figure 31.

Figure 31 Engineering workshop facilities.

3.8.2.2 Refrigeration and Thermodynamics Lab

The Main goal aspect is to give the students an overall background on the components of

Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning systems, therefore the following jobs are conducted in

the lab.

a) Determination of the coefficient of performance, cooling capacity and analyzing the

refrigeration cycle.

b) Construction and systems evaluation of graduate projects.

c) Teaching the fault diagnosis of refrigeration system.

d) The effect of system operating parameters on the performance of refrigeration

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Figure 32 is showing the Instrumentations of the Refrigeration and Thermodynamics

Figure 32 Instrumentations of the refrigeration and thermodynamics.

3.8.2.3 Solar Energy Laboratory

The main objective of the lab is to give the students an overall background on the thermal

and electrical applications of solar energy for domestic and industrial uses. That includes

determination of the feasibility and efficiency of solar engineering systems, like water and

air heating, food and wood drying, water desalination, solar ovens, solar concentrators for

industrial processes heat and power generation and solar energy storage systems.

Construction and systems evaluation of graduate projects are considered in the lab. The lab

contains possibilities of organizing short training courses engineering solar systems design,

operation and performance evaluation.

Figure 33 Facilities of the solar energy laboratory.



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3.8.2.4 Materials Science Laboratory

This lab is used in the experiments of the materials science course to introduce the materials

characteristics and its elements. The lab contains microscopic examinations and specimens

preparations (polishing and etching operations). The lab is used in the graduation projects

related to material science. Figure 34 illustrates a view of some equipment included in the

lab.

Figure 34 Facilities of the materials science laboratory.

3.8.2.5 Material Testing Laboratory

This lab is used in the determining the mechanical properties of the materials. In this lab

mechanical tests are conducted such as tension, compression, hardness, bending, and impact.

Figure 35 presents the instrumentations of the material testing lab.

Figure 35 Instrumentations of the material testing laboratory.

3.8.2.6 Automatic Control Laboratory

Automatic control has played a vital role in the advance of engineering and science. It is an

important and integral part of manufacturing and industrial processes. For instance,

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temperature, humidity, viscosity, and flow in the process industries. This lab. contains: Flow

Process Control Training System by PC and microcontroller, Pressure Process Training

System, Level Process Training System, Temperature Process Training System, PLC

Process, Logic Circuit Trainer, Engine Speed Control Apparatus, Servo Trainer,

Electrohydraulic control trainer by PLC/PC, Ball and Plate, Magnetic Levitation Apparatus,

Data acquisition System. Figure 36 presents some experimental facilities of the automatic

control laboratory.

Figure 36 Some experimental facilities of the Automatic Control Laboratory.

3.8.2.7 Fluid Mechanics Hydraulic Machines Laboratory

The lab is used to introduce the principles and basic laws of incompressible fluids flow, and

the measurements of pressure, velocity, and flow rate, also, the friction in pipes and its

advantages to flow and the forces resulting in the static fluids. Some of the instruments used

in this lab. are shown in Figure 37.

Figure 37 Experimental samples of fluid mechanics laboratory.



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3.8.2.8 Heat Transfer Laboratory

To develop experiments in the field of heat transfer and measurements the heat transfer

laboratory was established. Therefore the lab contains experiments about heat conduction,

convection and radiation measurements. It has also experiments about the heat transfer

applications such as heat exchangers. Temperature measurements by different methods are

also considered in the lab. The facilities in the lab are qualified and they can be used for

teaching, and training. Instruments used in this lab. are presented in Figure 38.

Figure 38 Experiments of heat transfer laboratory.

3.8.2.9 Power Generation and Gas Dynamics Laboratory

This laboratory is used in the definition of the student components of thermal power plants

with how to operate and set the performance. A demonstration steam engine as well as gas

turbine unit is used to teach the operation of steam and gas power systems. Also, a wind

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Figure 39 Instrumentations of power generation and gas dynamics laboratory.

3.8.2.10 Measurements Laboratory

The lab is designed and equipped by means and facilities to aid for teaching courses that

concerned with mechanical measurements and experimental techniques. It contains the

followings: Educational rig for demonstrating temperature transducers and

temperature measurements - educational rig for demonstrating pressure measurements using

different elements. Also, different transducers and strain gauges are available in this

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Figure 40 Instrumentations of measurement laboratory.

3.8.2.11 Robotics Laboratory

The mechanical engineering program covers tracks in the production engineering and

mechatronics area. Robotics laboratory is designed and equipped to serve teaching and

operation principles of robotics. The Robotics lab. contains: Hexapod, 2 DOF Planar Robot,

Flexible Manufacturing System, Five axes arm configuration plus gripper, Complete CNC

Mill Package, Electro-pneumatic servo control trainer by PLC/PC. A sample of these

instrument is presented in Figure 41.

Figure 41 Robotics laboratory.

3.8.2.12 Mechanical Design Laboratory

The lab of mechanical design includes the following equipment: Plate Clutch, Disc Brake

and Drum Brake System, Gearbox, Differential Unit and Epicyclic Gear Equipment, Static &

Dynamic Balancing Equipment, Simple Hydraulic, Slider Crank, Scotch Yoke, Slotted Link,

Whitworth Quick Return, Geneva Stop and Hook´s Joint Mechanisms, Coupling, Chain,

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Forced Vibration Equipment, Shear Force and Bending equipments, Thin Cylinder

Equipment, Wireless Strain Gauges, Load Cells, External Data Acquisition Card connected

by Computer, Governor Apparatus, Hydrodynamic Lubrication Unit and Portable Surface

Roughness Tester. Figure 42 shows a view in the mechanical design laboratory.

Figure 42 Mechanical Design laboratory.

3.8.3 Electrical Engineering Laboratories

The Electrical Engineering Department has a number of laboratories used in undergraduate

studies, research work. These laboratories are fully equipped with the required measurement

instruments, signal generators, DC power supplies, and computers for simulation purposes.

3.8.3.1 Computer lab.

In this lab the student learn how to apply simulation methods to many theoretical ideas in the

different courses and computer programming and networking. A general view of one of the

computer labs is shown in Figure 43.

Figure 43 Computer laboratory.



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3.8.3.2 Communications lab.

Electrical communications laboratory includes experiments on analog and digital

communication systems, blue-tooth system, antennas and wave propagation, and microwave

technology. As shown in Figure 44, the laboratory is prepared for carrying out the students

and academic staffs research projects.

Figure 44 Communications laboratory.

3.8.3.3 Logic design laboratory

Logic design laboratory includes experiments on different types of logic gates,

combinational logic circuits, synchronous sequential logic circuits, registers, counters,

memories, and programmable logic devices. The laboratory is prepared for carrying out the

students research projects. This is introduced through Figure 45.

Figure 45 Logic Design laboratory.



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3.8.3.4 Electronics lab.

In this lab, the students learn experimentally the characteristics and advantages of electronic

elements, industrial electronics and operational amplifiers.

Figure 46 Electronics laboratory.

3.8.3.5 Circuits and Electrical Measurements Laboratory

In this lab, the student is requested to make some simple circuits and test them and carry out

measurements using the available instruments. Figure 47 illustrates the instrumentations

available in this lab.

Figure 47 Circuits and electrical measurements laboratory.



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3.8.3.6 Electrical Power Systems Laboratory

In this lab the student learn electrical energy generation, transmission and distribution

experimentally. Figure 48 introduces a view of this lab.

Figure 48 Electrical power systems laboratory.

3.8.3.7 Electrical Machines Laboratory

As shown in Figure 49 which represents the electrical machines lab., the student learn the

operation and control of DC and AC machines.

Figure 49 Electrical machines laboratory.



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3.8.3.8 Robotics Lab.

In robotics lab, the students are able to perform several tasks and tests of the five available

robots. The latter can be programmed through a computer interface and microcontrollers.

This is shown in Figure 50.

Figure 50 Robotics laboratory.

3.8.3.9 TV and Audio Laboratory

In this lab students can perform several tasks on TV and audio signals as shown in Figures

51 and 52.

Figure 51 TV and Audio laboratory.



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Figure 52 TV and Audio laboratory.

3.8.3.10Control and Logic Controller Laboratory

In this lab., students can perform a lot of tests on logic controllers as shown in Figures 53

and 54.

Figure 53 Control and logic controller laboratory.



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Figure 54 Control and logic controller laboratory.

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO TAIF

UNIVERSITY

The general admission requirements for Taif University are as follows:

An applicant for admission to the University must satisfy the following conditions:

He should have earned the secondary school certificate, or its equivalent from inside or

outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He should have obtained the secondary school certificate (not earlier than five years),

University council has the right to waive off this condition if convinced reasons are

available.

He should not have been dismissed academically or disciplinary from Taif University or

from any other university.

He must have a record of good conduct.

He must successfully pass any test or interview required by university council.

He must be physically fit and healthy.

He must satisfy any other conditions the University may deem necessary at the time of

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5. KNOWLEDGE OF ACADEMIC LOGISTICS AND

TERMINOLOGIES

It is a fact that studying in the university is completely different from that in earlier stages

like secondary schools. Therefore, this section is presenting different terminologies that

commonly used through studying in the university.

5.1 ACADEMIC YEAR

An academic year is divided into two regular semesters and a summer session, if any.

5.2 ACADEMIC SEMESTER

An academic semester is a period of no less than fifteen (15) weeks of instruction, not

including the registration and final examination periods.

5.3 SUMMER SESSION

A summer session is a period not exceeding eight (8) weeks of instruction, not including the

registration and final examination periods. The weekly duration of each course in a summer

session is twice its duration during the regular academic semester.

5.4 DEGREE PROGRAMS

A program refers to a course of study leading to an award of a degree, e.g. B.Sc./B.Eng.

5.5 ACADEMIC LEVEL

An academic Level indicates the level of study. The levels required for graduation are eight

(8) or more, in accordance with the specifications of each approved degree program.

5.6 COURSE

A course is a subject of study within a certain academic level of the approved degree plan in

each major or in other word a course is a component of a program, usually comprising a set

of lectures, with practices or seminars. Each course has a number, code, title, and detailed

description of its contents to distinguish it from other courses. A portfolio on each course is

kept in its corresponding department for follow-up, evaluation, and updates. Some courses

may have prerequisite or co requisite requirement(s).

5.7 PREREQUISITES

Not all courses in the program are available to every student. Availability is governed by a

set of prerequisites, which serve the academic purpose of ensuring that students have the

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5.8 COURSE PREREQUISITES

The catalog describes the prerequisites of each course offered at each program in the college.

Students must satisfy these prerequisites before taking the course as the information

presented builds on the previous courses. For example, Sur 390 has as prerequisites PSE

213and FCH 164. It also has a co-requisite of MAT 282, which indicates that you have to be

currently taking MAT 282or have previously taken it. Note that the prerequisites to Sur 390

themselves have prerequisites: FCH 154 is a prerequisite for FCH 164. Thus, in order to take

Sur 390,a student must have taken MAT 295, PSE 213, FCH 154, and FCH 164 A student

must be currently enrolled in MAT 282 or have previously taken it. Exceptions to these

prerequisites can be granted under unusual circumstances. To be granted an exception, a

Petition Form must be filled out and approved prior to registering for the class. Advisors will

not sign required forms for classes for which students do not meet the prerequisites and do

not have permission for an exception. Any exceptions must be approved by the instructor,

the advisor, the curriculum coordinator, and the department chair. Students registered for

classes for which they have not taken the prerequisites and have not received approval run

the risk of having their registration for this class cancelled, even though they may be well

into the semester. Students anticipating the need to take classes without meeting the

necessary prerequisites should begin discussing the possibility and options well in advance

of advising week in order to allow time to get the necessary permission.

5.9 CREDIT HOUR

A credit hour is each of the weekly lectures, with a duration not less than fifty (50) minutes

or a laboratory session or field study of not less than 100 minutes‟ duration.

5.10 CREDITS AND WORKLOAD

Each course is "worth" a number of credits. A credit is a measure of student workload.

University policy is that a credit is equivalent to 3 to 4 hours' work per week. It is intended,

therefore, that a 3-credit course requires 3x3x15 to 3x4x15 hours of work per semester i.e.

135 to 180 hours. "Work" in this context includes all work associated with a course: lectures,

practical, preparation, revising, reading, assessment and so on.

5.11 MINIMUM COURSE LOAD

Minimum Course load is the minimum number of credit hours a student can register

determined by his/her academic status, and in accordance with the University Council

decisions.

5.12 ACADEMIC RECORD

The academic record is a statement which explains the student's academic progress. It

includes the courses studied in each term with course numbers, codes, number of credit-

hours, the grades attained and the codes and points of these grades. The record also shows

the semester, cumulative GPA and the student's academic status in addition to the courses

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5.13 ACADEMIC PROBATION

Academic Probation is a notification given to a student with a cumulative GPA below the

minimum acceptable limit.

5.14 CLASS WORK SCORE

Class Work Score is the score which reflects the student‟s standing during a semester

according to his/her performance in examinations, research, and other activities related to a

particular course.

5.15 FINAL EXAMINATION

Final Examination is an examination in course materials, given once at the end of every

semester.

5.16 FINAL EXAMINATION SCORE

Final Examination Score is the score attained by a student in the final examination for each

course.

5.17 FINAL SCORE

Final Score is the total sum of the class work score plus the final examination score for each

course out of a total grade of 100.

5.18 COURSE GRADE

Course Grade is a percentage, or alphabetical letter, assigned indicating the final grade

received in a course.

5.19 INCOMPLETE GRADE

Incomplete Grade is a provisional grade assigned to each course in which a student fails to

complete the requirements by the required date. This is indicated in the academic record by

the letter grade (IC).

5.20 IN-PROGRESS GRADE

In-Progress Grade is a provisional grade assigned to each course which requires more than

one semester to complete. This is indicated in the academic record by the letter grade (IP).



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5.21 SEMESTER GPA

Semester GPA is the total quality points a student has earned, divided by the credit hours

assigned for all courses taken in a given semester. Total quality points are calculated by

multiplying the credit hours by the grade point in each course.

5.22 CUMULATIVE GPA

Cumulative GPA is the total quality points a student has earned in all courses taken since

enrolling at the University, divided by the total number of credit hours assigned for these

courses.

5.23 GRADUATION RANKING

Graduation Ranking is the assessment of a student‟s scholastic achievement during his/her

study at the University.

5.24 GRADUATION

A student graduates after successfully completing the graduation requirements according to

the degree plan, provided his cumulative GPA and major GPA are both not less than 2.00 out

of 4.00.

5.25 HONORS

Awarded First Class Honor student winning a cumulative average of (3.75) to (4.00), from

(4.00) upon graduation, and give the second honor for the student winning a cumulative

average of (3.25) to less than (3.75) from (4.00) at graduation.

5.26 ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Academic advisor is one of the teaching staff. He is supposed to provide educational

counseling for students. The academic advisor's primary responsibility is to evaluate the

student's plan of study to ensure it will satisfy the college and university requirements while

it meets each student's specific needs. To be effective, the advisor must recognize that each

student has different abilities, interests, aspirations, needs, experiences, and problems so that

his approach in dealing with students can be different from one to another.

6. REGISTRATION

This section serves as main registration guidance for College of engineering Taif University.

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6.1 ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE

Under normal circumstances, all students are registered automatically through the

University's computerized registration system following a model plan of study set by the

Department. This plan includes all pre-requisites, and maximum and minimum allowable

number of credit hours per semester. The system allows the student to make changes and

adjustments within the preset rules. It is during the first week of classes that students are

allowed to make changes, such as add, drop, and change section. Afterwards, only course

withdrawals are allowed provided they are done five weeks before the final examination

period, and with the head of department's approval. Nevertheless, a student can only drop

courses or withdraw from courses if his workload will not fall below a minimum of 12 credit

hours. Moreover, a student cannot withdraw from more than two courses per semester except

with the permission of the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. A student must confirm his

registration within the first week of the semester.

6.2 THE REGISTRATION TASKS

6.2.1 Early Registration

Early Registration is required for all college-level students who intend to continue their

studies during the following term(s). Early Registration is done through the Web on the pre-

announced dates. Since this activity provides a basis for finalizing courses to be offered,

number of sections to be opened for each course, schedule of classes, manpower

requirements, etc. for the term that follows, it is mandatory for every student to register

early. Academic departments are therefore advised to ask their faculty members to stress the

importance of early registration to the students enrolled in their classes. Early registration for

spring semester is held during the 11th week of the fall semester, and early registration for

summer session and the following fall semester is held during the 11th week of the spring

semester.

6.2.2 Formal Registration

Formal registration is held at the beginning of each semester or summer session as indicated

in the academic calendar. Each student must personally register himself. Registration by

proxy or mail is not permitted.

6.2.3 Late Registration

The students, who have not completed the formal registration process on the fixed date, may

register late during the period specified in the academic calendar.

6.2.4 Adding and Dropping Courses

A student may change his registration by adding or dropping some courses during the

registration period determined by Deanship of Admissions & Registration. A student may

drop courses during the first two weeks of classes in a regular semester (the first week of

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6.2.5 Adding or Changing to Closed Sections

During the registration period, a student can change section -- through the departmental

secretary -- if the section is available. The student should fulfill the following conditions.

The department will process the section change only if the form is complete and it does not

cause conflict with the student‟s current schedule. Also, the requests will only be considered

during registration period determined by Deanship of Admissions & Registration.

6.3 COURSE LOAD

A course load is defined as the number of credit-hours for which a student is registered in a

regular semester or a summer session. There restrictions on the course load are:

6.3.1 Minimum and Maximum Course Load Limit in a Regular Semester

The minimum course load limit is 12 credit hours during a regular semester, provided that

the total number of credit hours registered by a student in any two consecutive semesters is

not less than 28. This condition is relaxed in the last semester before graduation. The

maximum course load is 19 credit hours. However, a student is permitted to register for 21

credit hours with the approval of his department chairman, if the student has maintained a

minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 in all work undertaken during the preceding

terms in which he earned his last 28 credit hours.

6.3.2 Minimum and Maximum Course Load in a Summer Session

The minimum course load in a summer session is 1 credit hour and the maximum is 8 credit

hours.

6.3.3 Minimum and Maximum Course Load for a Student on Academic Warning or

Probation

The minimum course load in such cases is 12 credit hours; the maximum is 13 credit hours

in each regular semester and 7 credit hours in a summer session.

6.3.4 Minimum and Maximum Course Load for a Student in his Last Term before

Graduation

The minimum course load at this level is 1 credit hour and the maximum is 20 credit hours

during a regular semester and 9 in the summer session, provided the student‟s cumulative

GPA of all work undertaken during the preceding terms in which he earned his last 28 credit

hours is not less than 2.00 out of 4.00.

6.3.5 Adding a New Course

An academic advisor can add a new course for a student if:

For elective courses, the academic advisor should discuss and explain each course with the

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6.3.6 Transfer between Course Sections

An academic advisor can transfer a student according to the Availability.

6.3.7 Dropping a Registered Course

An academic advisor can approve dropping a registered course for a student if:

For elective courses, the academic advisor should discuss with the student each course that

interests him and help the student make informed decisions on which courses to select based on

his/her preferences, skills, and career path.

6.3.8 Degree Plan

The courses of each degree are spread over 10 academic levels. The required as well as

elective courses and the number of credit hours that a student needs to successfully complete

in order to receive a degree in his major field are clearly specified for each academic level.

This distribution of courses and credit hours is called “the Degree Plan”. All degree plans are

approved by the University Council. The academic departments regularly review and update

the degree plans in order to provide students with continuously updated programs. The

following rules apply to the degree plans. Students are required to study within the

framework of their approved degree plan and once they fulfill all the requirements they are

nominated for graduation.

6.3.9 Student Transcript of Academic Record

The transcript comprises the complete academic record of the student from the date of

admission to the issue date. No partial records are issued. An official transcript may be

issued or sent to any outside agency upon receiving a written request from the student. The

accuracy of a student record is of the utmost importance and errors or suspected errors

should be brought to the immediate attention of the Deanship of Admissions & Registration.

6.3.10 Attendance monitoring and rule of students' exclusion from attending the

final examinations

Believing that regular course attendance is necessary for academic success, Taif University

requires that students do not miss more than 25% of the total number of lectures, labs and

tutorials. The instructors regularly register the students' attendance in the courses via Taif

University electronic admission system.

If student has a total absence of more than 25 % during a semester period in a certain course,

the course's instructor report to the Deanship of Admission and Registration to exclude that

student from the final exam of this course and earn a DN (Denied) grade in that course.

Furthermore, the student who is absent in the final examination of a course(s) is not given a

make-up examination, except for a valid reason accepted by the college council. Student

monitoring during the lab courses is done by the lab. Instructor for the laboratory sessions.

Attending the lab. and performing the experiments are essential. The student is not allowed

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7. TRANSFER POLICIES

Transfer of students to the college can be done through different channels. There are three

types of transfer:

1. Transfer from other equivalent institution.

2. Transfer of students within Taif University.

3. Transfer between Departments of College of Engineering.

These channels are explained below.

7.1 TRANSFER FROM OTHER EQUIVALENT INSTITUTION

A student may transfer from another equivalent university or educational institution to Taif

University, according to the following requirements:

The student studied and transferred from a recognized university or educational

institution.

The student should not have been dismissed for any disciplinary reasons from the

institution that he has transferred from.

The freshman must spend at least two semesters in his university before being

allowed to transfer to Taif University. The transferred student should study at

Taif University not less than 60 % of the total units required for the bachelor‟s

degree by the university.

The student who had previously studied at Taif university and then go to another

university and he want to return back again to Taif University, his new ID in Taif

University will be the same as before leaving Taif University.

The student should fulfill the conditions of the department and college he want to

transfer to. The Department and College Councils determine the courses he

taught and the courses he should study as well as at which level he should

continue his study after evaluating his credit hours.

All student transfer rules that the university council specified are applicable for

the student case.

The procedure for evaluating transfer applications to the College of Engineering from

outside the university is as follows:

The student must satisfy the college admission conditions which are announced

on the College web-site.

Fill in the university application form.

Upon receiving all applications, the Deanship of Admission and Registration

collects and sends all applications that satisfy the college requirements to the

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and makes decisions on transfer applications via a committee (College based

committee).

The College Council approves the transfer courses that the student has studied out

of the university according to the recommendation of the appropriate Department.

The courses which have average less than 2.0 (grade C) out of 4.0 will not

considered.

If it is found that the student have been dismissed before for any disciplinary

reasons, the student registration will be cancelled from the date of acceptance of

his transfer to the university.

7.2 TRANSFER OF STUDENTS WITHIN TAIF UNIVERSITY

To transfer from other colleges within Taif University, the student must satisfy the College

of Engineering admission conditions which are announced on the College web site. These

conditions are as follows:

Student can apply for transfer only after studying at least two semesters,

excluding summer semester, in the college he is transferring from.

The student must not have spent more than four semesters in his college, which

he wants to transfer from it.

The student should not have been transferred from another college within the

university

The procedure for evaluating transfer applications is as follows:

Fill in the transfer form (Inter-College Transfer Form) within the dates announced

by the university. Submit the transfer form to the Deanship of Admission and

Registration to ensure the availability of the general conditions to transfer to

College of Engineering.

Submit the form to the college's dean and then to the College based committee.

Upon receiving all applications, a designated college-based committee (which

consists of the vice dean and the heads of all departments) meets and

recommends on transfer applications.

The tentative transfer decisions are then forwarded to the dean for final approval.

The academic committee of each department reviews transcripts of all tentatively

accepted transfer students and decides on the equivalency of credits based on an

equivalency tables of credits approved by the College Council.

All transfer applications shall be returned to the Deanship of Admission and

Registration after approval by the president of the university. The registrar office

will fix all the student's grades for the courses that he has previously studied in

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7.3 TRANSFER TO ANOTHER DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE COLLEGE OF

ENGINEERING

The Conditions to transfer between departments of the College of Engineering are as

follows:

The student can apply for transfer only after studying at least one semester,

excluding summer semester, in the department he is transferring from.

The student should not have been transferred from another department within the

college previously.

The procedure for evaluating transfer applications between departments of College of

Engineering is as follows:

Fill in the Inter-departmental Transfer Form and submit it to the college dean.

Get the recommendation of the head of the department to be transferred to. The

head will do the transfer via Taif University electronic admission system.

The academic committee of each department reviews transcripts of all tentatively

accepted transfer students and decides on the equivalency of credits based on an

equivalency tables of credits approved by the college council.

7.4 TRANSFER CREDITS

Students can transfer credit hours that have been studied in other universities. The maximum

allowable percentage of credit hours that could be transferred by students from other

universities is 60% of the total credit hours in the curriculum. These courses are evaluated by

the Department Academic Committee and faculties who teach these courses, and approved

by the department chairman. Transferred credits are not included in the GPA and a pass

grade is assigned to those courses. Students who want to study courses in other universities

must do the following:

Fill in a course transfer form and submit it to the chairman of the department.

The chairman consults the course instructor.

The course instructor reviews the syllabus of the transfer course in light of the

departmental course syllabus and checking the equivalency of the syllabus and

credits (the course transferred syllabus should be more than 70% of the course

syllabus at Taif University and also the grade of the course transferred is more

than C).

The chairman approves the equivalency and signs the form.

The student should then get the approval of the vice dean.

The student hands in the form to university registrar office and gets an official

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8. EVALUATION OF STUDENTS PERFORMANCE

8.1 EXAMINATION AND GRADING CODE

Each course has been designated a total of 100 points. Success in a course is usually based

on the combination of grades awarded to course work and final examination. According to

the department council recommendation, faculty council, who provides the subject specify

the semester work marks 40% to 60% of the total mark designated for the course. The

satisfactory-exemplary level (pass mark) in each course is 60 %.

8.2 GRADE CODES

The Grade Codes at Taif University is shown in Table 2. A student's Grade Point Average

(GPA) is determined by dividing the cumulative point value of all courses attempted by the

number of total units in the student's semester schedule. Table 3 shows a sample student's

report having six subjects in a particular level.

Table 2 Grade Codes at Taif University.

Letter

Grade

=

Grade

Code

(English)

Letter

Grade

=

Grade

Code

(Arabic)

Mark Range

Grade

Point

Average

(GPA)

Grade

Significance

(English)

Grade Significance

(Arabic)

A+ أ+ 95 To 100 4.0 Exceptional ممتاس مزتفع

A 90 أ Less than 95 3.75 Excellent ممتاس

B+ ب+ 85-Less than 90 3.50 Superior جيد جدا جيد جدا Less than 85 3.0 Very Good-80 ب B مزتفع

C+ ج+ 75-Less than 80 2.50 Above

Average

جيد مزتفع

C 70 ج-Less than 75 2.0 Good جيد

D+ د+ 65-Less than 70 1.50 High Pass مقثول مزتفع

D 60 د-Less than 65 1.0 Pass مقثول

F هـ Less than 60 0 Fail راسة

IP م - - In Progress مستمز

IC ل - - In Complete غيز مكتمم

DN 0 - ح Denial محزوم

NP 60 ند or above - No Grade -

Pass

ناجح تدون - Less than 60 - No Grade هد NF درجة

Fail

راسة تدون منسحة Withdrawn - - ع W درجة تعذر



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WP ع ج

- - Withdrawn

with Pass

منسحة تأداء مزض

WF ع هـ

- 0 Withdrawn

with Fail

منسحة تتقديز AU راسة

م ع- - Audit

مستمع

The overall cumulative average for the student at the graduation time according to his

cumulative average as follows:

1. (Excellent): If the cumulative average not less than (3.50 out 4.0).

2. (Very good): If the cumulative average from 2.75 to less than 3.5 (out of 4.0).

3. (Good): If the cumulative average from 1.75 to less than 2.75 (out of 4.0).

4. (Pass): If the cumulative average from 1.00 to less than 1.75 (out of 4.0).

Table 3 Grade Point Average, (GPA example).

Subject Credit Hours Letter Grade

= Grade Code

Grade Point Average

(GPA)

Quality Points

(Product)

1 2 B+ 3.5 7

2 3 D 1 3

3 3 C 3 9

4 4 D+ 1.5 6

5 1 B 3 3

6 5 C 2 10

Total 18 GPA=38/18=

2.111

38

This student's level grade point average GPA is (38/18) = 2.111

8.3 EXAMPLE OF THE CALCULATION OF SEMESTER AND CUMULATIVE GPA

First Semester

Course Cr Hrs % Code GPA

Quality Points

(Product)

ISC 103 2 85 B+ 3.50 7

CHEM 324 3 70 C 2.00 6

MATH 235 3 92 A 3.75 11.25



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PHY 105 4 80 B 3.00 12

TOTAL 12 36.25

Total quality points (36.25)

First Semester GPA = = 3.02

Total credits (12)

Second Semester

Course Cr Hrs % Code GPA Quality Points

ISC 101 2 96 A+ 4.00 8

CHEM 327 3 83 B 3.00 9

MATH 314 4 71 C 2.00 8

PHY 205 3 81 B 3.00 9

TOTAL 12 34

Total quality points (34)

Second Semester GPA = = 2.83

Total credits (12)

Total quality points (36.25+34)

Cumulative GPA = = 2.93

Total credits (12+12)

8.4 HONOR

First Honor granted to the student who acquire cumulative average from (3.75) to (4.00) out

of (4.00) at the time of graduation.

Second Honor granted to the student who acquire cumulative average from (3.25) to (3.75)

out of (4.00) at the time of graduation.

For the student to acquire the first or the second honor the following conditions are required:

a) Student should not fail in any course taken in the TAIF University or ANY other

university.

b) Student must fulfill the graduation requirements during a period its maximum is the

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c) Student study in the university who will graduate from at least (60%) of the

graduation requirements.

The grade of “Incomplete” (IC): It is permitted to delay the grade of a course due to non-

completion of its requirements with the permission of the instructor and the approval of the

Department Council. But this delay should be for no more than one main semester. If this

delay lasts for more than one semester, grade will automatically change to “Fail" (F) grade.

The grade of “In Progress” (IP): Some courses need more than one semester to complete

their requirements particularly those including research work or training. For these courses,

the student can postpone his grade to be "In Progress” (IP). Student will admit his grade

upon completion of the course or otherwise, the department council could grade the course

“Incomplete" (IC) in his transcript.

8.5 PROBATION

According to the regulations of Taif University, all students are required to maintain a grade

point average of at least 2.0 (grade C) out of 4.0. Those who fail to maintain this average will

be placed on scholastic probation and are given two semesters in which they must attain a

GPA of 2.0 (grade C). If this condition is not met within the two semesters of probation, the

student may then be dismissed from his study program at the College of Engineering. One

last opportunity of a third semester to raise the GPA can be given to those who can attain the

2.0 (grade C) GPA if they study 12 credit hours and score, at least, a B average. If a student

fails to attain the minimum GPA of 2.0 (grade C), he will not be granted the sought degree.

8.6 EVALUATING METHODS

Student performance in each course is evaluated by the instructor, culminating with the

assignment of a grade for this course. The number and types of graded assignments will vary

according to what is most appropriate for the course in question. These assignments

generally comprise some combination of examinations, quizzes, homework, and/or

laboratory reports. Projects and/or oral presentations are required for some courses. The final

year projects are graded by a group of faculty members, not only by the supervisor.

Therefore, the methods of evaluating student performance are summarized as:

a. Quizzes: to assess student gradual understanding of course subjects.

b. Case Study Reports: to assess technical report writing and data collection abilities.

c. Discussion Groups: to assess personal interaction and communication skills.

d. Midterm Exams: to assess student understanding of course subjects, problem

solving abilities, and analytical and design capabilities.

e. Final Exam: to assess the student's overall understanding of the course as well as his

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8.7 EXAMINATION POLICY

The following points are summarizing the followed examination policy.

It is expected that all mid-semester examinations will be taken during a regularly

scheduled class period of the course.

All examinations, excluding the finals, are scheduled by the instructors themselves.

Final examinations are required in all classes during the period scheduled at the end

of each semester.

There should be no deviation from the final exam schedule once it is authorized and

announced.

The final exam duration should not be less than one hour or more than three hours.

No student is to be given more than two exams in one day.

Any student who fails to attend the final examination without an acceptable excuse

will be given a zero mark in that examination. In that case, the course grade will be

calculated on the basis of class work and other test scores earned in the course.

When the student completes the course requirements within the specified period, the

instructor should assign the appropriate grade on a Change of Grade form and submit

it to the Office of Student and Academic Affairs for processing.

If the student fails to complete all the requirements in the following semester, the IC

status will be changed to an F grade which will be included in the calculation of the

cumulative GPA.

The grade of IC is not to be awarded in place of a failing grade or when the student is

expected to repeat the course.

9. GUIDELINES FOR ADVISEE STUDENTS

A student is highly encouraged to meet with his academic advisor every semester prior to or

during the registration week. The goal of this meeting is to review the student's academic

progress. In addition, the student can take an appointment to meet individually with his academic

advisor to discuss the program of study, career plans, or any problems he may encounter in the

study program.

In order to achieve the best outcome of our advising system, students should prepare their

study schedules carefully to meet the Department, College and University requirements. An

electronic Plan of Study is automatically created by the on-line registration system based on

the student's program curriculum. Plans of study are flexible documents that can be modified

according to the guidelines approved by the College and the student's choices and goals. The

main purpose of creating a plan of study is to ensure effective student progress and

graduation in the minimum duration possible.

Academic advisors are required to monitor on-line their advisee students' study schedules

each semester and ensure that they strictly follow their approved plans of study. Academic

advisors provide advice to those students who face difficulty in following their plans of study

and need to modify them. Academic advisors are required to submit a report to the

Department's Student Advising & Advising Committee at the end of each semester about the

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10. GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCT AND ETHICS

Professional conduct is built upon the idea of mutual respect. Such conduct includes as

examples attending the class, arriving on time, minimizing disruptions, focusing on the class

and academic honesty. The following sections are highlighting some of these conducts and

ethics.

10.1 ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE

Attendance at all teaching sessions is compulsory, unless you are informed otherwise.

According to university regulations, if the combination of justified and non-justified absence

in a particular course reaches 25% or more of the total amount of teaching units, the student

is automatically awarded the grade "Denied". Not only that, but also there are some ethics

should be followed during class attendance such as:

o Arriving on time. Late arrivals are disruptive to the class and show disrespect to

those who are on time.

o Minimizing disruptions. Cell phones should be turned off during class. With few

exceptions, you should not leave and re-enter the class. You should avoid engaging in

side conversations during class.

o Focusing on the class. You may take notes on laptops. However using laptops for

activities such as web browsing and answering email are disruptive both to neighbors

and the class.

o Respect. You should act respectfully toward all class participants.

10.2 STUDENT PROBLEMS

If you are experiencing difficulty with your work, if you feel that unreasonable demands are

being made of you, if you find that there are clashes between coursework deadlines, or if you

are being hindered by medical, domestic, personal or other problems, you should consult

your advisor (or another member of staff) as soon as possible.

If you cannot find your advisor, or you would prefer to talk to another member of staff you

may do so. In particular, you might want to talk to the Head of Department. The staff at

Reception may be able to contact the member of staff you are seeking.

10.3 DISABLED STUDENTS

If you have a disability which might affect your studies, you may be entitled to support.

Whether or not a disability has already been declared or develops or becomes apparent

during your time at the University, then it is possible to get appropriate support. The

University Disability Services can offer a great deal of assistance; but in the first instance

you should consult the Department‟s Disability Advisor.



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10.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY

The University's aim is to provide and maintain a safe working environment, which is

without risks to health and offers adequate facilities and arrangements for the welfare of staff

and students. It is the duty of all individuals to exercise personal responsibility, to familiarize

themselves with Departmental instructions regarding safety procedures, and to do everything

possible to prevent injury or damage either to themselves or to others. Information about

safety and welfare matters is located on a notice board.

The University also regards harassment as a serious matter. Where serious allegations of

harassment are proved by a formal investigation, disciplinary action (including dismissal or

expulsion) may be taken against the harasser. In addition to any penalty imposed by the

University, those responsible for harassing others may be subject to criminal and/or civil

proceedings.

10.4.1 Fire and Other Emergencies

When the fire alarm is heard it is your responsibility to vacate the building quickly (without

running) and quietly. Do not re-enter the building until given permission to do so by a fire

marshal.

10.4.2 General Safety

You are required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others who

may be affected by your actions or inactions. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with

the following:

Food and drink must not be consumed in the laboratories. Footwear must be worn at all

times.

10.4.3 Electrical Safety

Mains voltages may be present in almost any item of equipment. In particular, computer

terminals, oscilloscopes and other cathode ray tube displays will have voltages present in

excess of 10 kilovolts. Undergraduates are not permitted to remove the cases of equipment,

or to wire mains plugs or to replace mains connectors or fuses, unless directed by a

technician or other member of staff. All devices that contain cathode ray tubes should be

treated with care; if a tube breaks there will be a vacuum implosion, which may cause others,

as well as yourself, to be blinded.

10.5 ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

10.5.1 Department Statement on Academic Misconduct

You are responsible for ensuring that your work does not contravene the department's rules

on academic misconduct. The University takes a very serious view of such misconduct and

penalties will be applied if you are found to have attempted to mislead examiners. Forms of

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If you have any queries about what constitutes academic misconduct, and in particular, about

the proper attribution of material derived from another's work, you should seek advice from

your advisor.

The penalties for academic misconduct will depend on the seriousness of the offense.

Students found guilty of academic misconduct may, for example, have their degree class

reduced, fail their degree or be asked to leave the University. If you are taking elective

courses in another department check the Academic Misconduct rules in that department.

There may be small but significant differences in the definitions of, for instance, acceptable

collaboration in different disciplines.

10.5.2 Avoiding Plagiarism and Collusion

Avoid plagiarism by always acknowledging the sources of the material you have used

(including software and information on the web). If you copy a passage of text verbatim,

clearly mark the entire extent of the quotation using quotation marks or an italic font, and

cite its source. Record unpublished work, such as an email or a conversation as „private

communication‟. Treat lecture materials as published materials too. When you are collecting

material from online sources for an assessment, it is tempting to use "cut and paste". Ideally,

you should re-express the source material in your own words, but you should certainly note

carefully where the material was taken from so that you can later construct a full citation.

In programs submitted for assessment, do not "re-invent the wheel": if you find a piece of

code written by someone else that does what you want, use it. However, be sure to include a

comment acknowledging its source and making clear that you understand how it works.

10.5.3 Guidelines on Mutual Assistance and Collaboration

If an assessment is completed by students working in pairs, or in groups, you should be given

explicit guidance about the level of acceptable collaboration within each pair or group. In

some assessments, you may be given explicit encouragement to involve other students in a

specific aspect of your work, such as evaluation and testing. Aside from such explicitly

permitted exceptions, the following guidelines apply.

While an open assessment is in progress, you may discuss it with your fellow students only

to understand the nature of the problems or questions set, not to find out how to solve or

answer them. What you submit must be your own work. Do not collaborate when producing

the solution or answer to an assessment. Do not copy another student's work, and do not

allow another student to copy yours. If in doubt as to whether you may seek or give

assistance of some kind, ask the member of staff who set the assessment.

When writing an essay or report for an open assessment, discussion and collaboration are

permissible in the initial process of determining the nature and requirements of the question.

You will then need to select relevant pieces of information from available sources and to

evaluate their usefulness and consistency. In this process of selection and evaluation, often

involving careful analysis and judgment, you are not permitted to work with others. Nor may

you share the details of your own essay or report. All information used in your essay or

report drawn from any source other than your own work and ideas must be explicitly

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When an assessment requires the development of software, discussion and collaboration are

again permitted in the initial process of examining and clarifying requirements - though only

the setter of the assessment can rule on any perceived ambiguities. The subsequent work of

design, implementation and testing should essentially

10.6 DEPARTMENTAL REGULATIONS

Students follow the academic levels system, which comprises ten academic levels. The

duration of each academic level equals one regular semester, where the student gradually

progresses from one academic level to another in accordance with the approved promotion

rules. Students are responsible for knowing and following the academic rules and regulations

including the requirements for graduation. Academic advisors assist students in planning

their academic programs, but their academic advising activities do not relieve students of this

responsibility. Therefore every student should be thoroughly familiar with all the academic

regulations and the degree conferral system and remain informed about them throughout his

career at the University. A student may seek the assistance of his academic advisor or the

department chairman in this respect.

The department assigns an academic advisor (a faculty member of the department) to each

student to assist him in matters relating to his academic progress such as:

11. STUDENT ADMISSIONS TO THE COLLEGE OF

ENGINEERING

In general, students applying to the College of Engineering are centrally admitted by the

deanship of admission and registration after completion of the preparatory year of the

university. University council decides the number of admitted students for each upcoming

year according to the recommendation of the faculties' councils. Students accepted in the

College of Engineering study general courses during the second academic year (the third and

fourth levels ).The study in the third and fourth levels is general for all students in the college

of engineering and aims to prepare the student for enrolling in different departments

Then all students admitted in one of the above departments spend three years (six successive

semesters) of studying different courses covering various areas as basic sciences, engineering

and general educations as well as summer training and the senior student project before

graduation directly.

12. DEGREE OBTAINED FOR THE GRADUATE

The graduate obtains a bachelor's degree in engineering at one of department

specializations.

13. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B. SC. DEGREE

College of Engineering offer various aspects of educational opportunities for students. This

is achieved by providing several fields in the departments in order to give the students many

chances to select the appropriate program, which is consistent with his personal goals for the

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systems of the Kingdom and the requirements of quality and accreditation recommended by

ABET. The programs of study for undergraduate students include some requirements as

introduced through Table 4.

Table 4 Program requirements for the B. Sc. degree.

Department University College Departmental Requirements

Total General

Compulsory

Elective

Civil Engineering 35 47 72 8 162 Mechanical Engineering 35 47 66 12 160 Electrical Engineering 35 47 65 15 162

13.1 UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

These requirements contain courses for Science Track (24 Credit Units) and also courses for

the general non-scientific fields (11 Credit Units) in order to increase the student perceptions

outside of his program in the General Arabic language and Islamic culture. Table 5 shows

the university requirement core courses for the science track (24 Credit Units). However,

Table 6 shows the general courses for the science track (11 Credit Units).

Table 5 University requirement core curses for science track (24 credit units).

Prerequisite Contact

Hours Credit

Units Course title Course No.

Course title Course No. Lb/T Lec.

- - 12 - 3 English language (1( ENG 501-3

- - - 2 2 Thinking and learning

skills PSYC 101-2

- - - 2 2

computer and

information

technology

CIT 101-2

- - 2 2 3 General physics PHYS 102 -3

- - - 3 3 Mathematics (1) MATH 110-3

English language (1( 12 - 3 English language (2( ENG 502-3

- - - 2 2 Communication Skills BUS 130 -2

- - 2 2 3 General Chemistry CHEM 102-3

Mathematics (1) MATH110-3 - 3 3 Mathematics (2) MATH 120-3

24 Total

Table 6 University general courses for science track (11 credit units).


Hours Credit



- - - 2 2 Islamic Culture (1) ISCU101- 2

- - - 3 3 Arabic language (1( ARAB 101-3

Islamic culture (1) ISCU101- 2 - 2 2 Islamic culture (2( ISCU202-2

Islamic culture (2) ISCU202-2 - 2 2 Islamic culture (3) ISCU303 -2

Islamic culture (3) ISCU303 -2 - 2 2 Islamic culture (4( ISCU404 -2

11 Total



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13.2 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

The curriculum of the departments includes a number of compulsory courses designed to

ensure strong background for the students in English language, basic science, technical

drawing, computer programming and engineering economics. Table 7 introduces the

required courses of the College.

Table 7 College requirements through the curriculum.


Hours Credit



Mathematics (2) MATH 120-3 2 3 4 Mathematics (3 ) MATH 054-4

General physics PHYS102-3 2 3 4 Engineering physics PHYS 223-4

Mathematics (2) MATH 120-3 2 1 2 Statics CE 213 -2

- - 3 1 2 Engineering drawing ME 051-2

Computer and

information

technology

CIT 101-2 3 2 3

Introduction to

Computer

programming

EE 201-3

English language (2) ENG 502-3 - 1 1 Technical reports CE 030-1

English language (2) ENG 502-3 6 - 2 English language for

Engineering ENG 210-2

Mathematics (3 ) MATH 054-4 2 2 3 Multi variable

calculus MATH 201-3

- - 3 2 3 Production

Technology ME 202-3

Statics CE213 -2 2 1 2 Dynamics ME 204-2

Islamic culture (1) ISCU 101-2 - 1 1 Engineering

professionalism EE 211-1

Engineering

physics PHYS 223-4 3 2 3

Basics of electrical

Circuits EE 213-3

Approval of

academic advisor Approval - 2 2

Engineering

economics CE 027-2

English language

for engineering ENG 210-2 2 2 3

Introduction to

engineering design ME 210-3

Mathematics (2) MATH 120-3 2 1 2 Linear Algebra MATH 243-2

Multi variable

calculus MATH 201-3 2 3 4 Differential equations MATH 057-4

Mathematics (2) MATH 120-3 2 2 3 Statistics &

probability theory MATH 055-3

Differential

equations MATH 057-4 2 2 3 Numerical analysis MATH 421-3

47 Total

13.3 DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

After completing the preparatory year, accepted students of the scientific track will join the

college of engineering according to three criteria: their preference, GPA from the PY, and

the capacity of the college. This plan allows more choices for the students and better

selection for the departments. Students accepted to the college are distributed among the

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capacity of each department. They will study some general courses during the second

academic year (academic levels 3 and 4) of the university which give them a general

background basis of different engineering fields and specializations. After completing such

general engineering courses, all students admitted in a specific department spend three years

(six successive semesters) of studying different courses covering various areas related to the

department. Through these courses, there is an opportunity for the student to choose some of

the elective courses in line with his orientation.

13.3.1 Civil Engineering Program Requirements and Curriculum

The undergraduate curriculum consists of the University-required courses, the Faculty-

required courses, the Departmental core courses and a minimum of four Departmental

elective courses, making a total of 162 credit units to be earned by a student for obtaining a

B.Sc. degree in civil engineering. The student has the liberty to select the electives with a

view to gain a broad-based education in several fields of civil engineering or to pursue a

more specialized education in one particular area of his interest. Therefore, the curriculum

offers twenty eight specific subjects covering all the major branches of civil engineering

under the specified elective courses. The following table illustrates the required credit unites

for university, college and department to get a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering.

13.3.1.1 Civil Engineering Departmental Required Core Courses (72Credit. Units)

The Departmental required core courses are educational courses for all civil engineering

students and are shown in Table 8.

Table 8 Civil Engineering Department required core courses.


Hours Credit



Engineering physics PHYS 223-4 3 2 3 Hydraulics CE311-3

Engineering drawing ME051-2 3 1 2 Civil drawing CE001-2

Statics CE213 -2 2 2 3 Structural analysis (1) CE002-3

Mathematics (2) MATH 120-3 4 1 2 Surveying (1) CE 012-2

General physics PHYS 102-3 - 2 2 Engineering Geology CE315-2

Engineering Geology CE315-2 4 2 3 Geotechnical engineering CE321-3

Structural analysis(1) CE002-3 3 2 3 Properties and strength of

construction materials CE322-3

Surveying (1) CE 012-2 4 1 2 Surveying (2) CE 013-2

Structural analysis (1) CE002-3 2 1 2 Structural analysis (2) CE 003-2

Properties and strength

of construction materials CE322-3 2 2 3 Concrete technology CE 006-3

Structural analysis (2) CE 003-2 2 2 3 Design of steel structures CE412-3

Hydraulics CE311-3 2 2 3 Water resources

engineering CE413-3

Structural analysis (2) CE 003-2 2 2 3 Design of reinforced

concrete structures (1) CE414-3

Statistics & probability

theory MATH 055-3 2 1 2

Transportation and traffic

engineering CE415-2

Hydraulics CE311-3 2 2 3 Design of water structures CE421-3

Geotechnical engineering CE321-3 2 2 3 Foundation engineering CE017-3



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Design of reinforced

concrete structures (1) CE414-3 2 2 3


concrete structure (2) CE423-3

Transportation and

traffic engineering CE415-2 4 2 3 Highways engineering CE424-3

Hydraulic CE311-3 2 2 3 Sanitary and

environmental engineering CE020-3

Civil drawing CE001-2 2 1 2 Building construction CE070-2

Building construction CE070-2 2 2 3 Contracts, specifications

and quantity estimation CE511-3

Transportation and

traffic engineering CE415-2 2 1 2 Railway engineering CE512-2


concrete structures (2)+ Numerical Analysis

CE423-3&

MATH 421-3 3 1 2

Computer analysis of

structures CE101-2

+Credit of 100 Hrs

Department approval 3 1 2 Project (1) CE308-2

Construction Methods

and Equipment CE021-2 2 2 3 Projects management CE521-3

Concrete technology CE 006-3 2 1 2 Construction Methods and

Equipment CE021-2

Project (1) CE308-2 4 2 3 Project (2) CE309-3

70 Total

13.3.1.2 Civil Engineering Department Required Elective Courses (8 Credit.Units)

The civil engineering program curriculum includes four elective courses covering various

specific fields of civil engineering. Table 9 shows the list of the elective courses available

for choice by civil engineering students.

Table 9 Civil Engineering Elective Courses.


Hours Credit



Highways Engineering CE424-3 2 1 2 Advanced Highways

Engineering CE531-2

Highways Engineering CE424-3 2 1 2 Airports Engineering CE532-2

Transportation and

Traffic Engineering CE415-2 2 1 2

Advanced Transportation

Engineering CE533-2

Transportation and

Traffic Engineering CE415-2 2 1 2

Advanced Traffic

Engineering CE534-2

Railway engineering CE512-2 2 1 2 Advanced Railways

Engineering CE535-2

Surveying (2) CE 013-2 2 1 2 Photogrammetric Surveying CE201-2

Linear Algebra MATH243-2 2 1 2 Remote Sensing CE537-2

Surveying (2) CE 013-2 2 1 2 Geographic information

System CE538-2

Numerical Analysis MATH 421-3 2 1 2 Engineering applications of

surveying CE255-2

Department approval Approval 2 1 2 Special Topics in Public

works engineering CE540-2


concrete structures (2) CE423-3 2 1 2 Reinforced Concrete (3) CE102-2



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Design of steel

structures CE412-3 2 1 2

Design of Advanced Steel

Structures CE542-2


structures +Linear

algebra

CE101-2&

MATH243-2 2 1 2

Dynamics of Structures and

Earthquake Engineering CE543-2

Concrete Technology CE 006-3 2 1 2

Inspection, Maintenance

and Strengthening of

Structures

CE107-2

Structural Analysis (2) CE 003-2 2 1 2 Structural Analysis (3) CE545-2

Structural Analysis (2)

+ Numerical Analysis

CE 003-2&

MATH 421-3 2 1 2 Finite Element Method CE536-2


concrete structures (2) CE423-3 2 1 2 Concrete Bridges CE547-2

Foundation engineering CE017-3 2 1 2 Deep and Special

Foundations CE548-2

Geotechnical

engineering CE321-3 2 1 2

Foundation on Problematic

Soils CE549-2

Department approval Approval 2 1 2 Special Topics in

Construction Engineering CE541-2

Hydraulics CE311-3 2 1 2 Harbor Engineering and

Coastal Protection CE551-2

Water resources

engineering CE413-3 2 1 2 Hydrology of Groundwater CE552-2

Water resources

engineering CE413-3 2 1 2

Design of modern Irrigation

Systems CE553-2

Sanitary and

Environmental

Engineering

CE020-3 2 1 2 Buildings Sanitary

Installation CE554-2

Hydraulics CE311-3 2 1 2 Advanced Hydraulics CE544-2

Design of water

structures CE421-3 2 1 2 Dams Engineering CE546-2

Department approval Approval 2 1 2 Special Topics in Water

Resources Engineering CE539-2

Hydraulics + Numerical Analysis

CE311-3&

MATH 421-3 2 1 2 Hydraulic Modeling CE550-2

13.3.2 Mechanical Engineering Program Requirements and Curriculum

The undergraduate curriculum consists of the University-required courses, the College-

required courses, the Departmental core courses and a minimum of four Departmental

elective courses, making a total of 160 credit units to be earned by a student for obtaining a

B.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering. The student has the liberty to select the electives

with a view to gain a broad-based education in several fields of mechanical engineering or to

pursue a more specialized education in one particular area of his interest. Therefore, the

curriculum offers twenty eight specific subjects covering all the major branches of

mechanical engineering under the specified elective courses. The following table illustrates

the required credit unites for university, college and department to get a B.Sc. degree in

Mechanical Engineering.

13.3.2.1 Mechanical Engineering Department Required Core Courses (66 Credit. Units)



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The Departmental requirements core courses are educational courses for all mechanical

engineering students are shown in Table 10.

Table 10 Mechanical Engineering Department required core courses.

Prerequisite Contact Hours Credit

units Course title Course No.


General Chemistry CHEM204102-3 3 2 3 Materials Science 802005-3

Engineering Drawing ME802051-2 3 1 2 Mechanical Drawing 802003-2

Engineering Physics PHYS223-4 3 3 4 Thermodynamics ME315-4

Dynamics ME204-2 2 2 3 Theory of Machines ME316-3

Engineering Physics PHYS223-4 3 3 4 Mechanics of Materials 802006-4

Engineering Physics PHYS223-4 3 2 3 Fluid Mechanics ME008-3

Differential Equations

Theory of Machines

202057-4

ME316-3 2 2 3 Mechanical Vibrations 802015-3

Numerical Analysis

Thermodynamics

202421-3

ME315-4 3 2 3 Heat Transfer ME009-3

Mechanical Drawing

Mechanics of Materials

802003-2

802006-4 2 2 3 Design of Machine Elements 802010-3

Fluid Mechanics ME008-3 3 2 3 Measurements & Measuring

Instruments 802202-3

Engineering Physics PHYS223-4 3 2 2 Electronics 1 EE005-2

Production Technology

Materials Science

ME202-3

802005-3 2 2 3 Production Engineering ME421-3

Mechanical Vibrations

Linear Algebra

802015-3

MATH243-2 3 2 3 System Dynamics and Control 802016-3

Thermodynamics ME315-4 3 2 3 Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning ME423-3

Fluid Mechanics ME008-3 3 2 3 Hydraulic Machines and

Hydraulic Power Stations 802220-3

Design of Machine

Elements 802010-3 2 2 3 Machine Design ME425-3

110 Cr. Units 4 1 2 Senior Project (1) 802310-2

Thermodynamics ME315-4 3 2 3 Energy Conversion ME511-3

Statistics &Probability 202055-3 - 2 2 Engineering Management 802301-2

Senior Project (1) 802310-2 4 1 3 Senior Project (2) 802310-2

Engineering Economics

Heat Transfer

801027-2

ME009-3 3 2 3 Power Plants and Desalination ME521-3

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Fault Diagnosis of Mechanical

Systems ME304-3

64 Total

13.3.2.2 Mechanical Engineering Department Required Elective Courses (12Credit. Units)

The mechanical engineering program curriculum includes three specific tracks covering all

specializations of mechanical engineering. Each track has a list of elective courses serving

this track as shown in Table 11.

Table 11 Mechanical Engineering Elective Courses.



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Track 1

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Design of Production Facilities ME530

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Design of Machines and

Production Lines ME531-3

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Composite Materials 802412-3

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Tribology ME533

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Operations Research ME534

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Manufacturing Planning ME535

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Metal Forming ME536

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Advanced Manufacturing

Technology ME537

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Die Design ME538

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Special Topics1 ME539

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Robotics 802204-3

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Computer Aided Design ME545-3

Track 2

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Robotics 802204-3

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Modeling and Simulation ME541

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Mechatronic Systems Design ME542

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Industrial Process Control 802210-3

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Industrial automation ME544

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Computer programming EE325

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 PLC and microcontroller EE573

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Microprocessor Systems EE570

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Computer Aided Design ME545-3

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Special Topics2 ME546

Track 3

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Applied Heat Transfer ME550

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Applied Fluid Mechanics ME551

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Turbo Machinery 802108-3

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Systems of Renewable Energy 802105-3

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Design of Pipe Networks ME115-3

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Solar Energy ME555

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Internal Combustion Engines ME556

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Environmental Pollution ME557

110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Special Topics ME558

13.3.3 Electrical Engineering Program Requirements and Curriculum

13.3.3.1 Electrical Engineering Department Required Core Courses (63 Credit Units)

The Departmental requirements core courses are educational courses for all electrical

engineering students and are shown in Table 12.



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Table 12 Electrical Engineering Department required core courses.

Prerequisite Contact Units Credit



Engineering Physics PHYS 223-4 2 2 3 Electromagnetic Fields EE009-3

Introduction to

Computer

Programming

EE201-3 3 2 3 Digital Logic Design EE033-3

Engineering Physics PHYS 223-4 3 2 3 Electronics (1) EE005-3

Electromagnetic

Fields EE009-3 3 2 3

Electromechanical Energy

Conversion (1) EE322-3

Electronics (1) EE005-3 3 2 3 Electronics (2) EE011-3

Basics of Electrical

Circuits EE213-3 3 2 3 Electric Circuits EE010-3

Introduction to

computer

programming

EE201-3 2 2 3 Computer Programming (2) EE006-3

Electric Circuits EE010-3 2 2 3 Electrical power systems (1) EE034-3

Digital Logic Design EE033-3 2 2 3 Comp. architecture and organization EE412-3

Electric Circuits EE010-3 3 2 3 Signals and System analysis EE030-3

Digital Logic Design EE033-3 3 2 3 Computer Network EE310-3


Circuits EE213-3 3 2 3

Electrical & Electronic

Measurements EE015-3

Electronics (1) EE005-3 3 2 3 Optical Fiber Eng. EE421-3

Signals and System

analysis

EE030-3 3 2 3 Communication systems (1) EE422-3

Differential

equations MATH057-4 3 2 3 Control Engineering EE032-3

Electric Circuits EE010-3 2 2 3 Electrical Installations EE120-3

Electronics (1) EE005-3 2 2 3 Power Electronics EE108-3

Electrical power

systems (1) EE034-3 2 2 3 Renewable Energy EE524-3

4 1 2 Senior Project (1) EE334-2

- 2 2 Engineering Management EE521-2

Control Engineering EE032-3 2 2 3 Neural Networks & Fuzzy Systems EE522-3

Senior Project A EE334-2 4 1 2 Senior Project (2) EE335-2

61 Total

13.3.3.2 Electrical Engineering Department Required Elective Courses (15Credit. Units)

Table 13 shows the list of elective courses available for choice for electrical engineering

students.



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Table 13 Electrical Engineering Elective Courses.

Code Title

Contact Units Prerequisites

Lec. Tutorial Lab Code Title

EE530-3 High Voltage Engineering 2 1 2 EE034-3 Electrical Power Systems (1)

EE531-3 Power System Analysis 2 1 2 EE545-3 Electrical Power Systems (2)

EE532-3 Power System Protection 2 1 2 EE545-3 Electrical Power Systems (2)

EE533-3 Electromechanical Energy

Conversions (2) 2 1 2

EE009-3 Electromagnetic Fields

EE534-3 Special Machines 2 1 1 EE009-3 Electromagnetic Fields

EE535-3 Power Systems Control 2 2 --- EE531-3 Power System Analysis

EE536-3 Protection Against Job

Hazards 2 2 ---


EE537-3 Power system Reliability 2 2 --- EE034-3 Electrical Power systems (1)

EE538-3 Power Quality 2 2 --- EE531-3 Power system analysis

EE539-3 Artificial Intelligence

Applications 2 2 ---

EE522-3 Neural Networks & Fuzzy

Systems

EE540-3 Power system stability 2 2 --- EE545-3 Electrical Power Systems (2)

EE541-3 Electrical Machine

Design 2 2 ---

EE533-3 Electromechanical energy

conversion (2)

EE542-3 Variable Speed Drives 2 2 --- EE534-3 Power Electronics

EE543-3 Linear Electrical

Machines 2 2 ---


EE544-3 Electrical engineering

generation, economics and

utilization

2 1 2

EE034-3 Electrical power systems (1)

EE545-3 Electrical power systems (2) 2 1 2 EE034-3 Electrical power systems (1)

EE546-3 Electric Drives 2 1 2

EE533-3 Electromechanical energy

conversion( 2)

EE547-3 Special Themes in electrical

engineering 2 2 ---

Department Approval.

EE548-3 Electronic circuits 2 1 2 EE011-3 Electronics (2)

EE549-3 Electromagnetic wave

propagation 2 2 --- EE009-3 Electromagnetic fields

EE550-3 Antenna theory and design 2 2 - EE549-3

Electromagnetic wave

propagation

EE551-3 Communication systems (2) 2 1 2 EE422-3 Communication systems (1)

EE552-3 Mobil Communications 2 1 2 EE551-3 Communication systems (2)

EE553-3 Microelectronic fabrication 2 2 --- EE011-3 Electronics (2)

EE554-3 Digital Signal Processing 2 1 2 EE015-3 Signals and systems analysis

EE556-3 Biomedical Instrumentation 2 2 -- EE005-3

Electrical and electronic

measurements

EE557-3 Photodetectors and solar

cells 2 2 --- EE314 Electronics (1)

EE558-3 VLSI System Design 2 2 --- EE011-3 Electronics (2)

EE559-3 Satellite Communication

Systems 2 2 --- EE551-3 Communication systems (2)

EE560-3 Information & Coding

Theory 2 2 --- EE551-3 Communication systems (2)

EE561-3 Advanced Antenna Systems 2 2 -- EE550-3 Antenna theory and design

EE562-3 Detection and Estimation 2 2 --- EE006-3 Statistics and Probability

EE563-3 TV Engineering 2 1 2 EE422-3 Communication systems (1)

EE564-3 Acoustics and Ultrasonic

Engineering 2 2 --- EE009-3 Electromagnetic fields



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EE565-3 Radar and Microwave

Remote Sensing 2 2 --- EE550-3 Antenna theory and design

EE566-3 Stochastic Processes 2 2 -- EE006-3 Statistics and Probability

EE567-3 Digital Image Processing 2 1 2 EE015-3 Signals and system analysis

EE568-3 Advanced topics in

communications engineering 2 2 --- Department Approval

EE569-3 Computer programming (3) 2 --- 2 EE325 Computer programming (2)

EE570-3 Microprocessors Systems 2 2 --- EE412-3

Computer Architecture and

Organization

EE571-3 Control Engineering (2) 2 1 2 EE032-3 Control Engineering

EE572-3 Database Systems (1) 2 -- 2 EE325 Computer programming (2)

EE573-3 PLC and Microcontroller 2 1 2 EE570-3 Microprocessors Systems

EE574-3 Data Structure and

Algorithms 2 2 --- EE569-3 Computer programming (3)

EE575-3 Database Systems (2) 2 1 2 EE572-3 Database Systems (1)

EE576-3 Operating Systems 2 2 --- EE569-3 Computer programming (3)

EE577-3 Computer Networks (2) 2 --- 2 EE310-3 Computer Networks

EE578-3 Computer Compilers 2 2 --- EE569-3 Computer programming (3)

EE579-3 Computer Graphics 2 2 --- EE569-3 Computer programming (3)

EE580-3 Computer Vision 2 2 --- EE567-3 Digital Image Processing

EE581-3 Computers Network

Security 2 2 EE310-3 Computer Networks

EE582-3 Data mining and

warehousing 2 2 --- EE572-3 Database Systems (1)

EE583-3 Expert Systems 2 2 --- EE519 Artificial Intelligence

EE584-3 Information Cryptography 2 2 --- EE325 Computer programming (2)

EE585-3 Natural Language

Processing 2 2 --- EE569-3 Computer programming (3)

EE586-3 Robotics 2 1 2 EE571-3 Control Engineering (2)

EE587-3 Multimedia 2 2 --- EE569-3 Computer programming (3)

EE588-3 Software Engineering

Concepts 2 2 --- EE569-3 Computer programming (3)

EE589-3 Web Information Systems 2 2 -- EE325 Computer programming (2)

EE590-3 Wireless Networks and

Mobile Systems 2 1 2 EE310-3 Computer Networks

EE591-3 Cloud Computing 2 2 --- EE310-3 Computer Networks

EE592-3 Distributed Systems 2 2 --- EE310-3 Computer Networks

EE593-3 Parallel Computer

Architecture 2 2 --- EE412-3

Computer Architecture and

Organization

EE594-3 Discrete Mathematic 2 2 --- MATH054-4 Mathematics (3)

EE595-3 Advanced Topics in

Computer Engineering 2 2 --- Approval of the academic advisor

Total

13.4 STUDY PLANS

As illustrated earlier, study in the first two levels is general for all students in the university

and aims to prepare the student for enrolling in different faculties. Moreover, accepted

students join the college of engineering study some general courses during the second

academic year (academic levels 3 and 4) of the university which give them a general

background basis of different engineering fields and specializations. After completing such

general engineering courses, all students admitted in a specific department spend three years

(six successive semesters) of studying different courses covering various areas related to the



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department. The following sections will point to the detailed study plans for all academic

levels including general levels and specific levels.

Levels one and two

The study in the first two levels is general for all students in the university and aims to

prepare the student for enrolling in different faculties.

First level (general for all students of the scientific track of Taif University)




- - 12 - 3 English language (1( ENG 501-3

- - - 2 2 Thinking and learning skills PSYC 101-2

- - - 2 2 Computer and information

technology CIT 101-2

- - 2 2 3 General physics PHYS 102 -3

- - -- 3 3 Mathematics (1) MATH 110-3

- - - 2 2 Islamic Culture (1( ISCU 101-2

14 11 15 Total

Second level (general for all students of the scientific track of Taif University)


Hours Credit



English language (1( ENG 501-3 12 - 3 English language (2( ENG 502-3

- - - 2 2 Communication Skills BUS130 -2

- - 2 2 3 General Chemistry CHEM 102-3

- - - 3 3 Arabic language (1( ARAB 101-3

Mathematics ( 1( MATH110-3 - 3 3 Mathematics (2( MATH 120-3

14 10 14 Total

Levels three and four

The study in the third and fourth levels is general for all students in the faculty of

engineering and aims to prepare the student for enrolling in different departments.

Third level (general for all students of the college)


Hours Credit



Mathematics (2) MATH 120-3 2 3 4 Mathematics (3 ) MATH 054-4

General physics PHYS102-3 2 3 4 Engineering physics PHYS 223-4

Mathematics (2) MATH 120-3 2 1 2 Statics CE213 -2



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- - 3 1 2 Engineering drawing ME051-2

Computer and

Information technology CIT 101-2 3 2 3

Introduction to

computer programming EE201-3

English language (2) ENG 502-3 - 1 1 Technical reports CE030-1

English language (2) ENG 502-3 6 - 2 English language for

Engineering ENG 210-2

18 11 18 Total

Fourth level (general for all students of the college)




Mathematics (3 ) MATH 054-4 2 2 3 Multi variable calculus MATH 201-3

- - 3 2 3 Production Technology ME 202-3

Statics CE213 -2 2 1 2 Dynamics ME 204-3

Islamic culture (1) ISCU 101-2 - 1 1 Engineering

professionalism EE 211-1

Engineering physics PHYS 223-4 3 2 3 Basics of electrical circuits EE 213-3

Approval of academic

advisor Approval - 2 2 Engineering economics CE 027-2

English language for

engineering ENG 210-3 2 2 3

Introduction to

engineering design ME 210-3

12 12 17 Total

Levels five to ten

The study in these levels through six successive semesters is completing the curriculum of

each department.

13.4.1 Study Plan during Levels five to Ten for Civil Engineering Department

Fifth level (Civil Engineering Students)


Hours Credit



Islamic Culture (1) ISCU 101-2 - 2 2 Islamic culture )2( ISCU 202-2

Engineering physics PHYS 223-4 3 2 3 Hydraulics CE311-3

Engineering drawing ME051-2 3 1 2 Civil drawing CE001-2

Multi variable calculus MATH 201-3 2 3 4 Differential equation MATH057-4

Statics CE213 -2 2 2 3 Structural analysis (1) CE002-3

Mathematics (2) MATH 120-3 4 1 2 Surveying (1) CE 012-2

General physics PHYS 102-3 - 2 2 Engineering Geology CE315-2

14 13 18 Total



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Sixth level (Civil Engineering Students)


Hours Credit

Units Course title

Course

No. Course title Course No. Lb/T Lec.

Mathematics (2) MATH 120-3 2 2 3 Statistics &probability

theory MATH 055-3

Engineering Geology CE315-2 4 2 3 Geotechnical engineering CE321-3

Differential equation MATH057-4 2 2 3 Numerical analysis MATH 421-3

Structural analysis (1) CE002-3 3 2 3 Properties and strength of

construction materials CE322-3

Surveying (1) CE 012-2 4 1 2 Surveying )2( CE 013-2

Structural analysis (1) CE002-3 2 1 2 Structural analysis ) 2( CE 003-2

17 10 16 Total

Seventh level (Civil Engineering Students)


Hours Credit



Islamic culture )2( ISCU 202-2 - 2 2 Islamic culture )3( ISCU303-2

Properties and strength of

construction materials CE322-3 2 2 3 Concrete technology CE 006-3

Mathematics (2) MATH 120-3 2 1 2 Linear Algebra MATH 243-2

Structural analysis)2( CE 003-2 2 2 3 Design of steel structures CE412-3

Hydraulics CE311-3 2 2 3 Water resources

engineering CE413-3

Structural analysis (2) CE 003-2 2 2 3 Design of reinforced

concrete structures (1( CE414-3


theory MATH 055-3 2 1 2


engineering CE415-2

12 12 18 Total

Eighth level (Civil Engineering Students)


Units Course title

Course

No. Course title Course

No. Lb/T Lec.

Concrete technology CE 006-3 2 1 2 Construction Methods and

Equipment CE021-2

Geotechnical engineering CE321-3 2 2 3 Foundation engineering CE017-3


concrete structures (1) CE414-3 2 2 3

Design of reinforced concrete

structures )2( CE423-2


engineering CE415-2 4 2 3 Highways engineering CE424-3

Hydraulics CE311-3 2 2 3 Sanitary and environmental

engineering CE020-3

Civil drawing CE001-2 2 1 2 Building construction CE070-2

14 10 16 Total



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Summer Session (Civil Engineering Students)

Prerequisite Actual

hours

Credit


Department approval 8 weeks 2 Summer training CE028-2

Ninth level (Civil Engineering Students)




Islamic culture (3) ISCU303-2 - 2 2 Islamic culture (4) ISCU404-2

Building construction CE070-2 2 2 3 Contracts ,specifications

and quantity estimation CE511-3

Transportation and

traffic engineering CE415-2 2 1 2 Railway engineering CE512-2

Construction Methods

and Equipment CE021-2 2 2 3 Projects management CE521-3

Department approval Approval 2 1 2 Elective course )1( Elective

Department approval Approval 2 1 2 Elective course (2) Elective

+Credit of 100 Hrs

Department approval

Approval 3 1 2 Project (1) CE308-2

13 10 16 Total

Tenth level (Civil Engineering Students)


Units Course title

Course


Hydraulics CE311-3 2 2 3 Design of water structures CE421-3


concrete(2) structures + Numerical Analysis

CE423-2&

MATH 421-3 3 1 2


structures CE101-2



Project (1) CE308-2 4 2 3 Project )2( CE309-3

13 7 12 Total

13.4.2 Study Plan during Levels five to Ten for Mechanical Engineering Department

Fifth level (Mechanical Engineering Students)




General Chemistry CHEM204102-3 3 2 3 Materials Science 802005-3

Multivariable

Calculus MATH220 2 3 4 Differential Equations 202057-4

Islamic Culture (1) ISCU101 - 1 2 Islamic Culture (2) 2004202-2

Engineering Drawing ME802051-2 3 1 2 Mechanical Drawing 802003-2

Engineering Physics PHYS223-4 3 3 4 Thermodynamics ME315-4



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Dynamics ME204-2 2 2 3 Theory of Machines ME316-3

18 Total

Sixth level (Mechanical Engineering Students)


units Course title

Course


Differential Equations 202057-4 2 2 3 Numerical Analysis 202421-3

Mathematics (2) MATH

202120-3 2 2 3 Statistics & Probability 202055-3

Engineering Physics PHYS223-4 3 3 4 Mechanics of Materials 802006-4

Engineering Physics PHYS223-4 3 2 3 Fluid Mechanics ME008-3

Differential Equations

Theory of Machines

202057-4

ME316-3 2 2 3 Mechanical Vibrations 802015-3

16 Total

Seventh level (Mechanical Engineering Students)


units Course title

Course


Numerical Analysis

Thermodynamics

202421-3

ME315-4 3 2 3

Heat Transfer ME009-3

Mechanical Drawing

Mechanics of Materials

802003-2

802006-4 2 2 3

Design of Machine Elements 802010-3

Islamic Culture (2) 2004202-2 - 2 2 Islamic Culture (3) 2004303-2

Mathematics (2) MATH

202120-3 2 1 2

Linear Algebra MATH

243-2

Fluid Mechanics ME008-3 3 2 3 Measurements & Measuring

Instruments 802202-3

Engineering Physics PHYS223-4 3 2 2 Electronics 1 EE005-2

15 Total

Eighth level (Mechanical Engineering Students)




Production Technology

Materials Science

ME202-3

802005-3 2 2 3

Production Engineering ME421-3

Mechanical Vibrations

Linear Algebra

802015-3

MATH 243-2 3 2 3

System Dynamics and

Control 802016-3

Thermodynamics ME315-4 3 2 3 Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning ME423-3

Fluid Mechanics ME008-3 3 2 3 Hydraulic Machines and

Hydraulic Power Stations 802220-3

Design of Machine

Elements 802010-3 2 2 3

Machine Design ME425-3

15 Total



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Summer Session (Mechanical Engineering Students)

Course No. Course title Credit

units

Prerequisite

802028-2 Summer Training 2 Department approval

Ninth level (Mechanical Engineering Students)


units Course title

Course


110 Cr. Units 2 2 3 Elective Course (1) Elective


110 Cr. Units 4 1 2 Senior Project (1) 802310-2

Islamic Culture (3) 2004303-2 - 2 2 Islamic Culture (4) 2004404-2

Thermodynamics ME315-4 3 2 3 Energy Conversion ME511-3

Statistics &Probability 202055-3

- 2 2 Engineering Management 802301-2

15 Total

Tenth level (Mechanical Engineering Students)






Senior Project (1) 802310-2 4 1 3 Senior Project (2) 802310-2

Engineering Economics

Heat Transfer

8010272

ME009-3 3 2 3

Power Plants and

Desalination ME521-3

110 Cr. Units

2 2 3 Fault Diagnosis of

Mechanical Systems ME304-3

15 Total

13.4.3 Study Plan during Levels five to Ten for Electrical Engineering Department

Fifth level (Electrical Engineering Students)




Islamic Culture (1) ISCU101-2 - 2 2 Islamic culture (2) ISCU202-2

Engineering Physics PHYS 223-4 2 2 3 Electromagnetic Fields EE009-3

Introduction to

Computer

Programming

EE201-3 3 2 3 Digital Logic Design EE033-3

Engineering Physics PHYS 223-4 3 2 3 Electronics (1) EE005-3

Mathematics (2) MATH120-3 2 1 2 Linear Algebra MATH410

Multi variable

calculus MATH243-2 2 3 4 Differential equations MATH057-4

16 Total



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Sixth level (Electrical Engineering Students)




Multi variable

calculus MATH243-2 2 2 3


theory MATH320

Differential

equations MATH057-4 2 2 3 Numerical analysis MATH421-3

Electromagnetic

Fields EE009-3 3 2 3

Electromechanical Energy

Conversion (1) EE322-3

Electronics (1) EE005-3 3 2 3 Electronics (2) EE011-3


Circuits EE213-3 3 2 3 Electric Circuits EE010-3

Introduction to

computer

programming

EE201-3 2 2 3 Computer Programming (2) EE006-3

15 12 18 Total

Seventh level (Electrical Engineering Students)





Electric Circuits EE010-3 3 2 3 Electrical power systems (1) EE034-3

Digital Logic Design EE033-3 2 2 3 Comp. architecture and

organization EE412-3

Electric Circuits EE010-3 3 2 3 Signals and System analysis EE030-3

Digital Logic Design EE033-3 3 2 3 Computer Network EE310-3


Circuits EE213-3 3 2 3

Electrical & Electronic

Measurements EE015-3

14 12 17 Total

Eighth level (Electrical Engineering Students)




Electronics (1) EE005-3 3 2 3 Optical Fiber Engineering EE421-3

Signals and System

analysis EE030-3 3 2 3 Communication systems (1) EE422-3

Differential

equations MATH057-4 3 2 3 Control Engineering EE032-3

Electric Circuits EE010-3 2 2 2 Electrical Installations EE120-3

Electronics (1) EE005-3 2 2 3 Power Electronics EE108-3

Department

approval 3 2 3 Elective course (1)

17 12 17 Total



College Handbook

2014/2015

87

Summer Session (Electrical Engineering Students)

Prerequisite Credit


Department approval 2 Summer training EE028-2

Ninth level (Electrical Engineering Students)





Electrical power

systems (1) EE034-3 3 2 3 Renewable Energy EE524-3

4 1 2 Senior Project (1) EE334-2

Department approval 3 2 3 Elective course (2)


13 9 13 Total

Tenth level (Electrical Engineering Students)




- 2 2 Engineering Management EE521-2

Control Engineering EE032-3 2 2 3 Neural Networks & Fuzzy Systems EE522-3

Senior Project (1) EE334-2 4 1 2 Senior Project (2) EE335-2



12 9 13 Total

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