Course Description This course is designed to give an advanced thorough theoretical background to the different aspects encountered in geotechnical design for example earth pressure analyses, bearing capacity theories, assessments of settlements and displacements and so on. Objectives To introduce critical thinking in the analysis and design of geotechnical systems To lay a firm theoretical...Read More

Course Description This course provides the need for wastewater treatment, importance of understanding the different wastewater sources and characteristics as a means of identifying wastewater treatment processes and design of wastewater treatment plants. It introduces preliminary treatment unit processes, biological treatment systems, nutrient removal systems, wastewater treatment ponds, sludge characteristics, handling and treatment. In addition,...Read More

Course Description With increasing noise and air pollution nationally and globally, it is necessary to be familiar with basic information regarding air and noise pollution to allow proper assessment of impacts arising from the various projects or activities and devising appropriate mitigation or control measures. In this respect, the Air and Noise Pollution course is...Read More

Course Description This course provides the need for water treatment, the importance of providing safe water for the public and the theory and operation of conventional and advanced water treatment processes. It introduces advanced information on the theory and operation of conventional water treatment plant processes. In addition, more advanced processes including advanced oxidation for...Read More

Course Description This course deals with advances in concrete materials and their design with special emphasis placed on state of the art developments in the area. Objectives To enable the student obtain a deeper understanding of concrete materials, since they form the main bulk of construction material in building industry. Appreciate the basis of innovations...Read More