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Makerere University
Faculty of Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Curriculum for Accreditation
October 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOC \o "1-3" \h \z HYPERLINK \l "bookmark3" \o "Current Document" \h BACKGROUND TO THE PROGRAMME 3
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark4" \o "Current Document" \h JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROGRAMME 3
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark5" \o "Current Document" \h OBJECTIVES AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES 3
Educational Objectives 3
Program Outcomes 4
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark6" \o "Current Document" \h TARGET GROUP 4
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark7" \o "Current Document" \h REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING 4
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark8" \o "Current Document" \h Admission to first year 4
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark9" \o "Current Document" \h The Direct Entry Scheme 4
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark10" \o "Current Document" \h The Mature Age Entry Scheme 4
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark11" \o "Current Document" \h Diploma Holders Entry Scheme 4
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark12" \o "Current Document" \h Admission to other Years 5
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark13" \o "Current Document" \h CONDUCT OF THE PROGRAMME 5
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark14" \o "Current Document" \h Type of Programme 5
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark15" \o "Current Document" \h Programme Duration 5
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark16" \o "Current Document" \h Course Credits 5
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark17" \o "Current Document" \h Type of Courses 5
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark18" \o "Current Document" \h Course Assessment 5
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark19" \o "Current Document" \h Semester Course Load 5
Normal Semester Course Load 5
Maximum Semester Course Load 5
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark20" \o "Current Document" \h Board of Examiners 6
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark21" \o "Current Document" \h Grading of Courses 6
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark22" \o "Current Document" \h Progression 6
Normal Progress 6
Probationary Progress 6
Discontinuation 6
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark23" \o "Current Document" \h Re-Taking a Course 7
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark24" \o "Current Document" \h Absence from Examination 7
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark25" \o "Current Document" \h Certificate of Due Performance 7
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark26" \o "Current Document" \h Withdrawal 7
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark27" \o "Current Document" \h Approval of Examination Results 7
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark28" \o "Current Document" \h Publication of Examination Results 7
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark29" \o "Current Document" \h Appeals 7
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark30" \o "Current Document" \h Change of Course 8
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark31" \o "Current Document" \h Change of Academic Programme 8
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark32" \o "Current Document" \h Payment of Fees 8
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark33" \o "Current Document" \h Refund of tuition Fees When a Student Has Withdrawn From Studies 8
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark34" \o "Current Document" \h Other Specific Examinations Regulations 8
Designation of the Degree 9
Classification of Degree 9
Cumulative Grade Point Average 9
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark35" \o "Current Document" \h REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARD OF THE BSC CIVIL ENGINEERING DEGREE 9
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark37" \o "Current Document" \h PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 9
DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 12
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark340" \o "Current Document" \h RESOURCES 96
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark341" \o "Current Document" \h Facilities 96
HYPERLINK \l "bookmark342" \o "Current Document" \h Staffing 96
1 BACKGROUND TO THE PROGRAMME
The Department of Civil Engineering was established in 1970 with a specific mandate of educating civil engineers in the country to the highest international professional standards. The Department's Mission Statement is:
"To provide quality education in Civil Engineering by supporting academic distinction and excellence in teaching, innovative research and technological services in the region."
The major objective in the Department is to exploit the exciting nature of the Civil Engineering profession to address the most basic needs of society. This can be attained through:
Giving students relevant skills and knowledge,
Increasing awareness of latest advances in Science and Technology (S&T),
Educating students on appropriate technology for national development; and
Inculcating professional ethics into them.
Focus is on harnessing the creativity of civil engineering in conception, planning, designing, constructing, evaluating performance and maintaining physical systems that sustain human enterprise. It is envisaged that this leads to producing responsible and well-rounded civil engineers. Students need to always be prepared for professional practice in the major areas of Civil Engineering namely, transportation, water resources and hydraulics, structures, construction management, public health and environmental, and geotechnical engineering.
JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROGRAMME
The recent past has been characterized by economic liberalization leading to broadening and diversifying the demand for civil engineering graduates. There is an upsurge in the private sector of both small and medium scale enterprises leading to creation of new jobs that require specialized graduates. Besides, reliance on foreign expertise needs to be tremendously reduced. In order to satisfy this demand, the Department of Civil Engineering has revised its curriculum to address this emerging issue and therefore attract more students. This curriculum would also suitably prepare the students for specialization at graduate level. The revised curriculum provides sound theoretical approaches to the various civil engineering disciplines supplemented by hands-on laboratories and computer skills to apply the theoretical knowledge to practical engineering problems. Additional practical training components such as Workshop Practice in the first year and Industrial Training in the recess terms of the second and third years of study introduce students to actual field practice. The program is conducted through coursework and examinations. At the third and fourth year of study, students are prepared to do independent supervised study in the area of their choice.
Students can enroll for the programme with the intention of achieving the qualification of a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSC.CE).
OBJECTIVES AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
The BSc.Civil Engineering Degree programme aims at producing professionals who will address the most basic needs of society that is, conceive, plan, design, construct and maintain the physical systems that sustain human enterprise and meet national development objectives.
3.1 Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of this programme are to:
Train and produce graduates who are well grounded with skills and knowledge of the in Civil Engineering discipline
Train students in aspects of research and development
Instil entrepreneurship skills in students so as to ensure competitiveness
Employ practical thinking with commitment to economic, innovative and optimum use of resources
Train engineers who are aware of the latest global challenges and how to handle them
Promote professionalism, work ethics and social values
Have a good understanding of the technical vocational foundation of Civil Engineering to facilitate self learning and professional development.
(h) Prepare graduates who are capable of entering and succeeding in an advanced degree program in a field such as engineering, science, or business.
3.2 Program Outcomes
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in Civil engineering practice. At the end of the programme, the graduate should be able to:
design and conduct simple engineering related experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data
work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with both peers and in cross-level collaboration
identify/diagnose and solve the basic Civil engineering problems.
understand the professional and ethical responsibilities at the place of work.
communicate effectively in all written and oral forms at different levels and with different parties involved in the process of civil engineering design.
understand the impact of Civil Engineering in the global, economic, environmental and social context.
recognize the need for and the ability to engage in life-long learning.
have knowledge of contemporary issues.
use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practices
TARGET GROUP
The programme targets holders of the Advanced Level Certificate of Education, or its equivalent, holders of Diplomas in related Science and Technology fields and Practitioners with relevant experience in the field of Engineering, who desire to acquire further training at Degree level.
REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Studies and examinations for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering shall be governed by the general regulations and statutes of Makerere University and in addition by the regulations of the Faculty of Technology:
5.1 Admission to first year
Admission into the first year is through any of the three avenues, the Direct Entry Scheme, the Mature Age Scheme and the Diploma Holders Scheme.
The Direct Entry Scheme
An applicant must have obtained at least two advanced level passes, one in Mathematics and one in Physics, at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent. For purposes of computing entry points, the advanced level subjects shall carry the following weights:
Weight 3 - Mathematics, Physics - as Essential subjects
Weight 2 - Chemistry, Economics, Technical Drawing, Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics- as Relevant subjects
Weight 1 - General Paper - as Desirable subject
Weight 0.5 - Any other subject.- as Other subjects
The Mature Age Entry Scheme
Admission may also be via the Mature Age Entry Scheme, after the passing of two special mature age University Examinations, one in aptitude and the other in specialised knowledge.
Diploma Holders Entry Scheme
Holders of the Uganda National Examinations Board Ordinary Technical Diploma or its equivalent can be admitted to the programme. Applicants should have obtained a Credit Class diploma with at least a Credit Pass in Mathematics.
Admission to other Years
Admission other than to the first year of the programme shall require a special resolution of the Faculty Board and permission of the Senate. The Departments will work out all appropriate Credit transfers, which shall not exceed 40% of the minimum degree Credit Units. Persons holding Higher National Diploma from a recognised Institution can be admitted to 2nd year, with the proviso that they will be required to take some courses from the 1st year that the Faculty Board will have identified and deemed mandatory.
6 CONDUCT OF THE PROGRAMME
Type of Programme
This programme shall be conducted through coursework and examinations. There will be one type of Programme, namely Day Programme (DAY).
Programme Duration
The minimum duration of this programme shall be FOUR (4) years. The programme is designed to be taken over a minimum period of eight semesters and three Recess Terms for Industrial training. The Duration of a semester is seventeen (17) weeks. There shall be University Examinations to be conducted in the last two weeks of each Semester. The duration for a Recess Term shall be ten (10) weeks.
Course Credits
The programme shall be conducted on credit unit (CU) basis. One credit unit shall be equivalent to one contact hour (CH) per week per semester, or a series of 15 contact hours.
One Contact hour is equivalent to one hour of lectures (LH) or two hours of practical work (PH) or ten hours of workshop practice/industrial training (FH).
No course shall carry less than one credit unit.
Type of Courses
The Course content to be covered in this Programme shall be based on the Curriculum approved by the Makerere University Senate. The method of teaching and examination will adhere to the Senate approved syllabi. This programme shall be composed of a set of prescribed Courses that shall be registered for by every student in order for him or her to qualify for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Courses in the programme shall be classified as follows:
A core course is one which must be registered for and passed by a student in order to obtain a degree.
An elective course is one which may be taken to make up the minimum requirements of the degree.
An audited course is one which a student attends but is not examined in it.
A pre-requisite course is one which must be taken and passed before a related higher level course.
Course Assessment
Each course shall be assessed on the basis of 100 total marks with proportions as follows:
- Course Work 40%
- Written Examination 60%
Course work shall consist of laboratory work and progressive assessment (assignments/tests).
For a course without laboratory work, progressive assessment shall carry 40%.
A minimum of two coursework assignments/tests shall be required per Course.
For practical courses (industrial/field training) assessment shall be by field supervisor assessment and by a report compiled by the candidate.
Semester Course Load
Normal Semester Course Load
The minimum number of Credit Units per Semester shall be fifteen (15). The maximum number of Credit Units per Semester shall be twenty one (21).
5.5
Maximum Semester Course Load
The maximum number of Credit Units per Semester shall be twenty eight (28) to cater for students who have
courses to retake or those who are able to complete the requirements for their respective Academic Awards in
less than the stipulated minimum duration.
Board of Examiners
There shall be a Faculty Board of examiners, composed of external and internal examiners appointed by Senate on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Technology and chaired by the Dean of the Faculty of Technology.
The Board of Examiners shall receive, consider and recommend to the Faculty Board the examination results of each candidate.
The Faculty Board shall recommend the results of examinations to the Senate for consideration and approval.
In an emergency, the Dean may act on behalf of the Faculty Board or the Board of Examiners but must report the action taken to the next Meeting of these Boards. In so doing the Dean shall, however, act in consultation with the relevant head of Department.
Grading of Courses
Each course shall be graded out of a maximum of 100 marks and assigned appropriate letter grades and grade
point average as in Table 1.
Table 1: Course Grade Criteria
MarksLetter GradeGrade PointInterpretation90-100A+5Exceptional80-89A5Excellent75-79B+4.5Very good70-74B4Good65-69C+3.5Fairly good60-64C3Fair55-59D+2.5Pass50-54D2Marginal pass45-49E1.5Marginal Fail40-45E-1Clear FailBelow 40F0Bad Fail
6.9 Progression
Progression of a student shall be classified as Normal, Probationary or Discontinuation.
Normal Progress
Normal Progress shall occur when a student has passed all the specified Courses. This occurs when a student
passes each course taken with a minimum grade point (GP) of 2.0.
Probationary Progress
This is a warning stage and it will occur if:
A student fails a Core or Compulsory Course.
A student obtains a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of less than two (2) at the end of any semester.
When the Grade Point Average of a student goes up in the following semester after the student has retaken and passed the failed Courses, then the probation shall be removed.
Discontinuation
When a student accumulates three consecutive probations based on CGPA, he/she shall be discontinued;
A student who has failed to obtain at least the Pass Mark (50%) during the Third Assessment in the same Course or Courses he/she had retaken shall be discontinued from his/her studies at the University;
A student who has overstayed in an Academic Programme by more than Two (2) Years shall be discontinued from his/her studies at the University.
Re-Taking a Course
A student shall retake a Course when next offered again in order to obtain at least the Pass Mark (50%) if he/she had failed during the First Assessment in the Course or Courses.
A student who has failed to obtain at least the Pass Mark (50%) during the Second Assessment in the same Course he/she has retaken shall receive a warning.
A student may retake a Course when next offered again in order to improve his/her Pass Grade(s) got at the first Assessment in the Course were low.
While retaking a Course or Courses, a student shall:
Attend all the prescribed lectures/tutorials,/Practicals/Fieldwork in the Course;
Satisfy all the requirements for the Coursework Component in the Course; and
Sit for the University Examinations in the Course.
A student shall not be allowed to accumulate more than five (5) Retake Courses at a time.
A final year student whose final Examination Results have already been classified by the relevant College/School/ Board and has qualified for the Award of a Degree/Diploma/Certificate, shall not be permitted to retake any Course.
When a student has retaken a course, the better of the two Grades he/she obtained in that Course shall be used in the computation of his/her Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
Whenever a Course has been retaken, the Academic Transcript shall indicate so accordingly.
A student who does not wish to retake a failed Elective Course shall be allowed to take a substitute Elective.
Absence from Examination
If the Board of the Faculty of Technology found out that a student has no justifiable reason for having been absent from a Particular examination, such a student shall receive a fail (F) Grade for the Course(s) he/she had not sat the examination in. The Course(s) in which the Fail (F) Grade was/were awarded shall also account in the calculation of the CGPA.
If the Board of the Faculty of Technology is satisfied that a student was absent from a final examination due to justifiable reason(s) such as sickness or loss of a parent/guardian, and then a Course Grade of ABS shall be assigned to that Course(s). The student shall be permitted to retake the final examination when the Course would be next offered or at the next examination season, if the Lecturer concerned can make the appropriate arrangements for the examination
Certificate of Due Performance
A student who does not have coursework marks shall be denied Certificate of due Performance and will not be allowed to sit the University Examinations.
Withdrawal
A student can apply to the Board of the Faculty of Technology for permission to withdraw from studies at any time of the semester.
A student will be allowed only a maximum of two withdrawals in an Academic Programme and each withdrawal shall be a maximum of one academic year only.
Approval of Examination Results
Approval of all examination results will be by the Board of the Faculty of Technology, but the results shall not be regarded as final until they are confirmed by Senate on submission of Appropriate Pass Lists to Senate.
Publication of Examination Results
The relevant faculty shall publish Provisional Examination Results of candidates in every examination soon after the meeting of the departmental Examinations Committee. The Examination Results shall be arranged and published in a manner as prescribed by the Senate.
Appeals
Any student or candidate aggrieved by a decision of the Board of Faculty of Technology may appeal to the Senate Examinations Committee for reversal or moderation of the decision of the Board.
Change of Course
A student may be permitted to change course(s) in an Academic Programme in order to substitute the Course(s) failed. The substitute Course(s) should be within the specified Course(s) for that Academic Programme.
Change of Academic Programme
A student may be permitted to change from one Academic Programme to another on condition that:
He/She had satisfied the admission requirements for the Academic Programme applied for;
He/She should not have been attending lectures/tutorials and other academic activities of the Academic Programme he/she would want to change from for more than one-half of the duration of the Programme;
He/She had not been previously dismissed on disciplinary grounds from the University.
A student permitted to change his/her Programme may be allowed to transfer the Credits from the previous Academic Programme to the new Academic Programme, provided that the Credits being transferred are relevant to the new Academic Programme.
Payment of Fees
Privately-sponsored students are required to pay registration fees within the first three (3) weeks at the beginning of an academic year in order for him/her to be registered and issued with the University Identity Card.
A privately-sponsored student who fails to pay the registration fee at the end of the third week of the beginning of an academic year shall forfeit his/her place in the University in case the student is in the first year or be deregistered in the case of a continuing student.
Tuition and other University fees are due on the first day of the academic year. Privately-sponsored students who can not pay full fees at the beginning of the academic year are required to pay at least 40% of the fees by the end of the sixth week of a semester and to complete payment of all tuition fees by the end of the twelfth week of a semester.
A privately-sponsored student who shall not have paid at least 60% of the fees by the end of the sixth week shall be de-registered.
A privately-sponsored student who shall not have completed paying fees by the end of the twelfth week will not be allowed to sit for University examinations.
Refund of Tuition Fees When a Student Has Withdrawn From Studies
A student who has been permitted to withdraw from studies shall be refunded the Tuition Fees already paid according to the following schedules:
The time at which a Student Percentage of the Tuition Fees already
has withdrawn in a Semester paid to be refunded to the Student
By the end of the First week of a Semester 100%
By the end of the Second week of a Semester 80%
By the end of the Third week of a Semester 60%
By the end of the Fourth week of a Semester 40%
By the end of the Fifth week of a Semester 20%
After the fifth week 0%
Fees for Residence, Application, Faculty requirements, registration, Examinations, Identity Cards and the Guild charges are not refunded.
In case an Academic Programme to which a student has been admitted is not conducted in a particular academic year, the University will refund the full tuition fees paid by the student.
Other Specific Examinations Regulations
Subject to General University Examinations Regulations, there are other specific regulations pertaining to this programme, details of which can be sought from the Office of the Academic Registrar.
The following additional letters shall be used, where appropriate:
W - Withdrawal from Course
I - Incomplete
AUD - Audited Course Only
The Course Pass Grade Point is 2.0
No Credit Unit shall be awarded for any Course in which a student fails.
Designation of the Degree
The degree awarded to the successful candidate shall be designated as B.Sc CE.
Classification of Degree
The B.Sc CE degree shall be classified according to the CGPA as follows:-
CLASS
First
Second, Upper Division Second Lower Division Pass Pass
Cumulative Grade Point Average
The cumulative grade point average at a given time shall be obtained by:-
Multiplying the grade point obtained in each course by the credit units assigned to the course to arrive at the weighted score for the course.
Adding together the weighted scores for all courses taken up to that time.
Dividing the total weighted score by the total number of credit units taken up to that time.
7 REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARD OF THE BSC CIVIL ENGINEERING DEGREE 7.1 Graduation Requirements
The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering shall be awarded to a Candidate who obtains a minimum of 161 credit units, gained from 48 Course Units. Of these, 41 shall be core course units and 7 shall be electives as indicated in Table 2.
Table 2: Requirements for Graduation
Year Core Electives
One 12 0 12 Core Courses; No Electives
Two 11 2 11 Core Courses; Two Electives
Three 11 1 11 Core Courses; One Elective
Four 7 4 7 Core courses; Four Electives
Total Courses 41 7 41 Core Courses; Seven Electives
The minimum requirement for graduation is 161 Credit Units
8 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The BSc.CE programme shall have the following structure: - Four Core Mathematics Courses,
Two Core Computer Courses
Twenty nine Core Civil Engineering Courses
Three Core Practical Courses
Twelve Elective Courses
Final Year Project in the 1st and 2nd Semester of the fourth year.
CGPA
4.40 - 5.0 3.60 - 4.39 2.80 - 3.59 2.0 - 2.79
Details of the programme structure with respect to the aforementioned are specified in Table 3.
Table 3: Course Outline YEAR 1
Semester ICodeCourse NameCULHPHCHCore coursesEMT1101Engineering Mathematics I460060
CIV1101Engineering Drawing3303045CIV1102Introduction to Civil Engineering345045EMT1104Information and Communication Technology I4453060CIV1103Mechanics345045TEC1101Communication Skills for Technology34504520Semester IICodeCourse NameCULHPHCHCore coursesEMT1201Engineering Mathematics II460060CIV 1201Strength of Materials4453060EMT1202Information and Communication Technology II4453060CIV1202Fluid Mechanics345045CIV1203Electrical Engineering330304518Semester III (Recess)CodeCourse NameCULHPHCHCore courseTEC1301Workshop Practice230030Total CUs for year 140YEAR 2Semester ICodeCourse NameCULHPHCHCore coursesEMT2101Engineering Mathematics III460060CIV2101Theory of Structures I345045CIV2102Engineering Geology3303045CIV2103Engineering Surveying I4306060CIV2104Hydraulics4453060Elective courses
(Choose one)CIV2105Thermodynamics for Civil engineers230030TEC2101Sociology and Engineering23003020Semester IICodeCourse NameCULHPHCHCore coursesEMT2201Engineering Mathematics IV345045CIV2201Soil Mechanics4453060CIV2202Theory of Structures II345045CIV2203Civil Engineering Materials4453060CIV2204Engineering Surveying II4306060Elective courseCIV2205Economics for Civil Engineering34504521Semester III (Recess)CodeCourse NameCULHPHCHCore courseCIV2301Industrial Training I2030030Total CUs for year 243YEAR 3
Semester ICodeCourse NameCULHPHCHCore coursesCIV3101Organisational Theory for Engineering345045CIV3102Design of Structures I (Concrete)460060CIV3103Highway Engineering4453060CIV3104Hydrology I4453060CIV3105Construction Technology345045Elective Courses
(Choose one)CIV3106Environmental Chemistry3303045CIV3107Principles of Quantity surveying34504521Semester IICodeCourse NameCULHPHCHCore coursesCIV3201Foundation Engineering4453060CIV3202Group Design Project4453060CIV3203Design of Structures II (Steel)460060CIV3204Water Resources Engineering I460060CIV3205Public Health Engineering I445306020Semester III (Recess)CodeCourse NameCULHPHCHCore courseCIV3301Industrial Training II230030Total CUs for year 343YEAR 4Semester ICodeCourse NameCULHPHCHCore coursesCIV4101Civil Engineering Management345045CIV4100Civil Engineering Project I206030CIV4102Civil Engineering Infrastructure Maintenance345045CIV4103Traffic and Transportation Engineering345045CIV4104Public Health Engineering II4453060Elective courses
(Choose one)CIV4105Design of Structures III (Timber and Masonry)345045CIV4106Hydrology II34504518Semester IICodeCourse NameCULHPHCHCore coursesCIV4200Civil Engineering Project II4012060CIV4201Civil Engineering Law460060Elective courses
(Choose three)CIV4202Water Resources Engineering II345045CIV4203Civil Engineering Economy345045CIV4204Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Management345045CIV4206Introductory Dynamics of Structures345045CIV4209Human Resources Management and Entrepreneurship34504517Total CUs for year 435
9 DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTIONS EMT1101 Engineering Mathematics I
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU60006010060404
Course Description
Engineering Mathematics is fundamental to the study of Engineering. It provides the necessary analytical skills for the study of more advanced subjects.
Objectives
To provide an introductory treatment of mathematical concepts fundamental to Engineering.
Consolidates and advances the material covered in Pre-University Mathematics. This course also provides the mathematical tools needed in other semesters' course units.
To develop the analytical and critical thinking abilities fundamental to problem solving in Engineering.
Course Content
1. Concept of a Function [10CH]
Definition, Properties, Range, Domain of the elementary (Algebraic and Transcendental) Functions of a Real Variable
Concept of a limit of a function of a real variable
Continuity
Indeterminate forms and L'Hopital's Rule
2. Complex Variable Algebra [6CH]
Cartesian and Polar Algebra representations
Absolute Values; Products, Powers and Quotients; Extraction of Roots
De Moivre's Theorem
Exponential and Hyperbolic Functions of the Complex Variable.
3. Differential Calculus [12CH]
The Derivative: Definitions, notation, properties and Theorems;
Differentiation of elementary functions of a real variable.
Applications: Optimization, Curve Sketching, Approximations
Multivariable Differentiation: Partial Derivatives, Optimization and approximations.
4. Integral Calculus [12CH]
The Integral: Definition and Properties
Fundamental theorem of Calculus
Techniques of Integration
Definite Integral; its interpretation as area under a curve
Applications of the Definite Integral: Length of a curve, area bound between curves, volume of revolution, moments
Improper Integrals and their evaluation using limits
Integration of a Continuous Function; Inequalities; The Definite Integral as a Function of its Upper Limit
Differentiation of an Integral Containing a Parameter; Double Integrals and their Applications
5. Linear Transformations and Matrices [12CH]
Definitions and types of matrices
Operations on Matrices: Sums, Products, Transposition of Matrices, Equality of Matrices;
Determinants: Definition and Properties; Minors and Cofactors; Evaluation of Determinants by Cofactors; Rank of a Matrix; Inverse Matrices
5.4 Solution of Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations; Consistent and Inconsistent Equations; Systems of Homogeneous Equations; Cramer's Rule; The Gauss-Jordan Method, Gaussian Elimination.
6. Vector Algebra [8CH]
Definitions: Scalars, Vectors, Unit Vector, and Dimensionality
Operations on Vectors: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Dot and Cross Products
Position and Distance vectors
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Consolidate fundamental Mathematical principles learned in high school that are relevant at University
Relate mathematics to the physical world, providing a sound basis for later specialization
Acquire persistence and manipulative skills required by engineers
Analyze a variety of complex relationships present in modern engineering systems and products Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff Mr. Dominic Ssemukuutu Mr. Andrew Katumba Mr. Cosmas Mwikirize
Reading/Reference Materials
K. A. Stroud, Engineering Mathematics, 5th ed., Palgrave Macmillan, 2005
Alan Jeffrey Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Harcourt/Academic Press, 2002
C. Ray Wylie and Louis C. Barrett Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 6th ed., McGraw Hill, New York, 1995.
Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th ed., John Wiley and Sons.
Edward & Penney, Calculus, International ed., Prentice Hall, 2002
J.L. Smyrl, Introduction to University Mathematics, Edward Arnold, 1978
Anthony Croft, Robert Davison, Martin Hargreaves, Introduction to Engineering Mathematics, Addison- Wesley, 1995
CIV 1101 Engineering Drawing
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU303004510060403
Course Description
This course introduces students to drawing a means of professional engineering communication. It covers sketching, line drawing, shape description, projections, drawing standards and dimensioning.
Objectives
To inculcate in students the ability to produce, read and comprehend engineering drawings, so that they are able to convey their creative ideas effectively.
To expose students to various building components.
To create awareness of modern techniques used in Engineering communications.
To enable students gain experience in transforming ideas into 2D drawings.
Course Content
Introduction to Simple Geometrical Construction [2CH]
Points, lines, angles, planes and applications,
Drawing equipment, drawing papers and sizing, title blocks and applications, lettering and printing methods.
Tangency [2CH]
Internal and external tangents to circles,
Curved tangents, inscribing and circumscribing arcs.
Simple Plane Figures [2CH] 3.1 Definitions, triangles, rectangles, trapezium, rhombus, circle and regular polygons.
Transformation of Plane Figures [4CH]
Transformation, reduction and enlargement of figures.
Special Curves and Loci [4CH] 5. 1 Ellipse, parabola and hyperbola,
Epi and hypo cycloid, Link mechanisms.
Principles of Orthographic Projection [8CH]
Drawing paper planning,
1st and 3rd projection,
Three-view drawing of regular objects,
Dimensioning of orthographic drawings.
Principles of Sectioning [4CH]
Definition, where and how to section,
Types of sections (full/half, local/resolved, part/removed and offset/aligned sections),
Dimensioning of isometric drawings.
Isometric and Oblique Drawings [4CH]
Principles,
Objects with isometric and non-isometric lines,
Projections - use and applications.
Engineering Drawing Practicals [15CH] Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to demonstrate basic drafting skills and interpretation of engineering drawings and drawings from related disciplines.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and practical drawing sessions. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Geoffrey Muyonjo Mukiibi
Reading/Reference Materials
1. Representation Techniques in Building Drawing by R. W. Rukwaro and A. G. Mugenda.
Architectural Graphics by Francis D. K. Ching.
Engineering Drawing with Worked Examples by M. A. Parker and F. Pickup.
Basic Engineering Drawing by R. S. Rhodes and L. B. Cook
Engineering Drawing with CAD Applications by O.OSTROWSKY
Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing by Cecil Jensen/Jay Helsel
CIV1102 Introduction to Civil Engineering
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
This course intends to orient students towards university engineering studies; give them an understanding of science, engineering technology, innovation, the different engineering disciplines, as well as analytical methods. It is intended to make students appreciate the growth of science and technology over the centuries and more recent times. The growth of a professional engineer and his role in national development are also discussed.
Objectives
Teach students strategies for University Engineering studies
Teach students, science, engineering, technology, innovation and appropriate technology
To introduce the History of Science and Technology
To introduce the Scientific, Experimental and Engineering methods
To learn about professionalism and the role of professional bodies
To learn about the role and challenges of an engineer in our society
Course Content
University studies and Engineering [3CH] 1.1 Introduction, Orientation, Learning and Strategies for Success
Engineering, Science, Technology and Innovation [9CH]
The extension of man
The different disciplines and their interrelationships
The Universe of Engineering
Technology appreciation
Appropriate Technology
Analytical methods [9CH]
Creativity
The Scientific methods and Experimental methods
4.2 Engineering Method with examples across the disciplines
The Growth of Science and Technology [9CH] 5.1 Professionalism, ethics and integrity.
The Professional Engineer [6CH]
Professional bodies
Development of a Professional Engineer
Professionalism, Ethics and Integrity
7. The Engineer in National Development [9CH]
Millennium Development Goals
Government and Private Sector
Client, Consultant, Contractor, Researcher
Gender and engineering
Health, safety, risk and environment
Sustainable Development
Challenges and prospects of the African Engineer
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
be orientated towards University Engineering studies
appreciate science, engineering, technology, innovation and appropriate technology and their interlinkages
appreciate the History of Science and Technology and the roles of Black People
appreciate the Scientific, Experimental and Engineering methods
appreciate professionalism and the role of professional bodies
understand the role and challenges of an engineer in our society
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and assignments.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Eng. Albert Rugumayo Prof. J.A. Mwakali
Reading/Reference Materials
Landis, R.B., Studying Engineering, A Roadmap to a Rewarding Career, 2nd Edition, Discovery Press, 2000, Los Angeles CA, USA.
Wright, P.H., Introduction to Engineering 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2002, New York, USA.
Mandy, F., Self Engineering; My Success Story, Famecon 2008, Kampala, Uganda
Rugumayo A. I. An Introduction to Engineering, Lecture Notes, Kampala, 2010
CIV1103 Statics and Dynamics for Civil Engineers
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
This course introduces engineering students to the analysis of basic static and dynamic objects and systems encountered in engineering practice. It introduces force systems, simple structural elements and principles of work and energy.
Objectives
Develop a clear understanding of the basic principles that govern the statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies
Develop an ability to analyze Engineering problems systematically and logically
Emphasize Newtonian Mechanics and the use of the SI system of units.
Introduce the learners to the static analysis of simple structural systems of beams, trusses and frames. Course Content
1. Statics of bodies [15CH]
Particles, rigid bodies, free body diagrams
Structures, force systems
Shear and bending moments
Body systems (beams and cables), friction, virtual work, moment of inertia
Kinematics of particles [8CH]
Rectilinear motion
Plane/space curvilinear motion
Relative motion
Kinetics of particles [8CH]
Newton's second law
Work and energy
Impulse and momentum
Kinematics of rigid bodies [6CH]
Rotation
Absolute and relative motion
Kinetics of rigid bodies [8CH]
Force, mass and acceleration
Work and energy
Impulse and momentum
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Construct free body diagrams and calculate reactions necessary for static equilibrium
Use kinematic and kinetic analyses as well as energy and momentum methods in solving the several dynamic problems encountered in Engineering
Calculate centroids and moments of inertia
Appreciate internal forces in loaded structural members and construct shear, axial and bending moment diagrams
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Richard Kizza Mr. Apollo Buregyeya
Reading/Reference Materials
Andy Ruina and Rundra Pratap: Introduction to Statics and Dynamics, Oxford Press, 2002
Beer and Johnson: Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics, 8th Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2007
R.C. Hibbeler: Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics, 11th Ed, Prentice Hall, 2007
J.L Meriam and L.G. Kraige: Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Vol.1, 5th Ed., John Wiley, 2003
J.L Meriam and L.G. Kraige: Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, Vol.2, 5th Ed., John Wiley, 2003
EMT1104 Information Communication and Technology I
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted ContinuousCredit UnitsAssessment Mark
LHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU453006010060404
Course Description
This course draws upon evolution of Information Communication Technologies as a precursor to applications of computers in day-to-day life. This is critical for any student going into the field of engineering.
Objectives
To discuss the evolution of the computing and information communication technology,
To enable students identify the types of computers,
To enable students identify the hardware components of the computer,
To enable students execute basic office automation tasks including word processing, working with spreadsheets and preparing computer-aided presentations,
To introduce students to browsing of the internet and use of email.
Course Content
[2CH]
1.
Introduction and Overview
Definition of Information and Communication Technology
History and Evolution of Computing and Information Communication Technology
The changing role of Information and Communication Technology in society
Current domains of application of Information Communication Technology: Mobile Communication, Broadcasting, Internet, Enterprise applications, Office automation, Specialised Applications (Engineering, Entertainment, Simulation etc.)
2. The Computer [3CH]
Definition of a computer, Types of computers, Elements of Computer Information Systems (CIS)
[6CH]
Introduction to components of the computer: the user, hardware and the software
Personal Computer Hardware
Motherboard, Child-boards, and Circuitry
Central Processing Unit: Control Unit, Registers and the Arithmetic Logic Unit
Storage: Memory and Auxiliary Storage
Buses: Types, USB and its advantages
Chassis
Peripherals: Input and Output devices
Expansion cards
Power Supply and the Un-interruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Connectors
Definition
Firmware
[2 CH]
Types of firmware: BIOS and others
Definition Evolution
System software (operating systems, device drivers, utilities and file management) Application software (definition and categorization) Software development tools
Software
[4CH]
Licensing (Proprietary, Shareware, freeware, General Public License (GPL))
Office Automation [2CH]
Definitions
Benefits of office automation
Overview of office automation tools (Personal Information Management, Office Suites) Word Processing
Definition and Evolution
Types of Word Processors
Features of a word processor
Word processing exercise
Spreadsheets
Definition and Evolution
Limitations of spreadsheets
Features of a spreadsheet
Types of spreadsheet applications
Spreadsheet exercises
Presentations
Definition
Preparation
Features of presentation packages
[6CH]
[8CH]
[4CH]
Presentation exercise
Email and Browsing the Internet [8CH]
Definition of the Internet
Uses of the Internet
Netiquette
Internet Browsers
Search engines and Web directories
Email (Definition, Composing, Sending, Archiving, etc.)
Email clients
Information Literacy and lifelong learning (Definition and Implications of Internet Resources)
Practicals [15CH]
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Identify different types of computers
Identify and utilize the main computer ICT tools
Produce appropriately formatted documents in his/her own style using available ICT tools
Analyze scientific data
Utilize acquired skills in communication and efficient data management in everyday life Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff Dr. Bennie Mangeni Mr. Martin Tumutungire
Reading/Reference Materials
Computer Appreciation by T.F Fry
How Computers Work by Ron White
Information and Communication Technology in organizations by Harry Bauwman et al 2005
The Internet
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
Information and Communication Technology by N.Sareen 2005
TEC1101 Communication Skills for Technology
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
The applications of engineering occur in society, as thus effective communication to varied audiences and clientele is a key virtue a civil engineer must possess. Communication is a tool through which work gets done, ideas get sold and defended. This course introduces to students the principles of organization, development, and writing of technical documents; and instills in them skills of listening, speaking and interaction.
Objectives
To impart effective skills in reading, listening, speaking and interaction
To enable the student prepare technical and academic documents
To enhance the student's capacity to effectively deliver Public and Formal Oral Presentations using appropriate Visual and Computer aids
Course Content
1. Interpersonal Skills [15CH]
Reading both individual and public
Listening Skills
Speaking, Interaction, and Conversational Skills
The Concept Team Work
Inter-Office and Intra-Office Communication
Conduct of Discussions and Dynamics of Meetings
2. Writing and Documentation Skills [15CH]
Note-taking
Writing Minutes
2. 3 Writing Notice of Meeting and Agenda
Preparing Formal Documents (Resume, Application Letters, Acceptance Letters, Resignation Letters, Memos, Circulars, Responses, Letters of Introduction etc)
Development of Technical and Academic Documents (Theses, Proposals, Dissertations, Laboratory Reports, Papers, Articles, Abstracts)
3. Oral Presentation Principles [15CH]
Visual and Computer-assisted presentation
Analysis and Design of Web Presentation
Choice and use of appropriate presentation tools
Organizing and presenting effective talk
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Speak professionally in varied speaking situations
Listen beyond the verbal word
Read and write professionally to suit different register
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course will be conducted through a mixture of lectures, group discussions and reading assignments. Basic lecture materials and data will be provided by the Lecturer and this will be supplemented by individual reading effort by students.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous coursework and final written examination. Continuous assessment will include assignments, classroom tests and practical exercises. A final examination will be offered at the end of each semester. Coursework will carry a total of 40% and a written examination will carry 60%. Coursework marks will be divided into: assignments-15%, attendance-5% and written tests-20%.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Joseph Magongo
Reading/Reference Materials
Meriwether, W. (1998). Writing Essays: Strategies for success, National Textbook Company
Steinberg, S. (2003). Introduction to Communication Course Book One, Juta & co. Lonsdowe
Hargie, O, & Dickson, D & Tourish, Dennis, (1999) Communication in Management, Gower Publishing Limited.
Sussams, J. (1998). How to Write Effective Reports. London. Gower Publishing Ltd
Steyn E & Van Der Merwe (1998). A Guide to Effective Spoken and Written Communication. Cape Town. Juta and Co. Ltd
EMT1201 Engineering Mathematics II
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU60006010060404
Course Description
Against the foundation of the Calculus and Algebra covered in Engineering Mathematics I, this course develops the fundamental aspects of Mathematical Analysis critical to Engineering. The major themes include; Ordinary Differential Equations, Real Analysis, and Numerical Analysis.
Objectives
To introduce students to the concept of Single Predictor-Response mathematical modelling in areas such as electrical circuit problems and vibratory and oscillatory mechanical systems
To expose students to analytical solutions of classical ordinary differential equations in mathematical physics.
To expose students to the fundamentals of Real Analysis.
To introduce students to the foundations of Scientific Computing and Numerical Analysis. Course Content
1. Ordinary Differential Equations [16CH]
Definition of Differential Equations
Definition and Classification of Ordinary Differential Equations
Formulation of Ordinary Differential Equations - electrical circuit problems and vibratory and oscillatory mechanical systems.
Solution Techniques for First Order ODE's
Method of Separation of Variables
Methods for Exact Equations
Equation Reducible to Exact Form (The Integrating Factor)
Applications to electrical circuit problems and vibratory and oscillatory mechanical systems
Solution Techniques for Higher Order ODE's
The General nth Order ODE
Existence and Uniqueness of Solution of Linear Equations
Second Order Homogeneous ODE's with Constant Coefficients (auxiliary equation and method of variation of parameters)
Second Order Non-Homogeneous ODE's with Constant Coefficients (The Complimentary and Particular Solution, Method of Undetermined Coefficients)
Special Cases (Equations Reducible to 1st Order or 2nd Order with Constant Coefficients)
Applications to electrical circuit problems and vibratory and oscillatory mechanical systems
Solutions of Systems of Linear First Order ODE's
[16CH]
2. Real Analysis
Sequences - Definitions and Examples. Convergence of Sequences, Sequences of Real and Complex Numbers. Some Limit Theorems of Sequences.
Series - Definition, Series as a Summation of Terms of a Sequence, Necessary Condition for Convergence, Sufficient Conditions for Convergence (Cauchy's nth Root Test, D'Alembert Ratio Test, Comparison Test), Convergence of Series with Negative Terms, and Absolute Converge
Power Series - Definitions, Maclaurin's and Taylor's Series and Approximations, Arithmetic Operations on Power Series (Sum, Products, Shifting of Summation Indices, and Differentiation), Convergence (Radius, Interval and Tests)
Differentiability, Rolle's Theorem, The Mean Value Theorem, Cauchy's Mean Value
Theorem, Proof of L'Hospital's Rule
Proof of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Riemann Integral-Definition and Characteristics
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.7
Fourier Series - Motivation, Definition, Existence, Fourier Series of General Functions (of period 2n or arbitrary), Fourier Series of Odd and Even Functions, Half-Range Fourier Series Expansions, Determination of Fourier Series without Integration. Dirichlet's Theorem (Limit theorems). Application of Fourier Series to Electric Circuits.
[14CH]
3.
Scientific Computing and Numerical Analysis using MATLAB and Spreadsheets
Definition and Rationale for Scientific Computing
Error Analysis
Numerical Solutions of Polynomial Algebraic Equations, Interpolation Formulae
Numerical Differentiation and Integration, Trapezoidal and Simpson's Rules of Integration
Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations: Euler method, Modified Euler method and Runge-Kutta
4. Vector Analysis [14CH]
Scalar and Vector Fields
Classification of vector fields
Scalar and Vector Functions
Directional Derivatives of Scalar Functions and Derivatives of Vector Functions
Gradient, Divergence, Curl and Laplacian of Vector Functions
Physical Interpretation of the Divergence and the Curl of a Vector Field
Green's theorem, Line Integrals Independent of Path, Exact Differential Forms
Differential length, Area and Volume; Line, surface and Volume integrals
Coordinate systems and Transformation: Cartesian; Cylindrical; Spherical coordinate
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
% Relate mathematics further to the physical world, providing a sound basis for later specialization
Acquire extra persistence and manipulative skills required by engineers
Analyze a variety of complex relationships present in modern engineering systems and products
Develop a high level of analytical capability as modern engineering design demands of it.
Develop habits of logical thinking and effective communication
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dominic Ssemukuutu Andrew Katumba Cosmas Mwikirize
Reading/Reference Materials
K. A. Stroud, Engineering Mathematics, 5th ed., Palgrave Macmillan, 2005
Alan Jeffrey Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Harcourt/Academic Press, 2002
C. Ray Wylie and Louis C. Barrett Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 6th ed., McGraw Hill, New York, 1995.
Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th ed., John Wiley and Sons.
Murray R Spiegel, Theory and Problems of Vector Analysis, 3rd ed., McGraw Hill
Murray R Spiegel, Applied differential equations, SI (Metric) ed., Prentice-Hall, 1981
Bajpai, Calus, Fairley and Walker, Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists
L. R. Mustoe, 1988. Worked Examples in Advanced Engineering Mathematics. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Great Britain.
G. Stephenson, 1988. Mathematical Methods for Science Students. 2nd Edition. Longman
Group UK
Thomas M. Creese and Robert M. Haralick, 1978. Differential Equations for Engineers, McGraw-Hill, N. Y. US
Shepley L. Ross, 1966. Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations. Blaisdell Publishing Company, Massachusetts, US.
CIV1201 Strength of Materials
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU453006010060404
Course Description
This course deals with basic mechanics of materials and is crucial in understanding mechanical behaviour and capacity of engineering materials.
Objectives
To enable students evaluate behaviour of materials subjected to normal, shear, twisting and bending loads
Expose students to derivation of stress transformation formulas and thus determine the principle stresses on any loaded element, and
To enhance appreciation of the theory behind failure of ductile and brittle engineering materials.
Course Content Concept of Stress
Forces and Stresses in (axial), shear, twisting and bending modes
Oblique planes, ultimate and allowable stress, factor of safety
Stress and Strain
1 Axial loading and Hooke 's law
2.2 Poisson ratio, Shear and Bulk modulus
Torsion of Circular Shafts
1 Stresses and deformations in a shaft in the elastic range, angle of twist
Statically indeterminate shafts
Design of transmission shafts
Pure Bending
Prismatic members
Stresses and deformations in symmetrical members in the elastic rang,
Composite materials
Eccentric Axial loading in a Plane of symmetry
Unsymmetrical bending
Transverse Loading on Beams
Prismatic members
Distribution of the Normal Stresses
Shear on a horizontal plane
Shear in beams
Transformations of Stress
Plane stress, Principal stresses, Maximum shear stresses
Mohr's circle
General state of stress
Application of Mohr's circle to 3-D
Failure Theories
Yield Criteria for ductile materials under plane stress
Tresca yield criterion and von Misses yield criterion
Fracture Criteria for brittle materials under plane stress
[8CH]
[6CH]
[6CH]
[6CH]
[6CH]
[8CH]
[5CH]
Coulomb's criterion, Mohr's criterion
[15CH]
8
Practicals in the laboratory
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Use the basic strength of material formulae to calculate the stresses and deformations of elements subjected to pure actions of axial, torsion and bending
Superpose the results of the basic loading modes to solve relatively more complex problems
Evaluate the principle stresses and strains
Discuss the failure theories of ductile and brittle materials followed by experiments to appreciate the behaviour of such materials at failure
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba Eng. Paul Mujugumbya
Reading/Reference Materials
Mechanics of Materials, Second Edition, by Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russel Johnston Jr.
Mechanics of Engineering Materials, by P.P. Benham, R.J. Crawford, C.G. Armstrong
Mechanics of Materials, Fourth SI Edition by J.M. Gere and S.P. Timoshenko
EMT1202 Information Communication Technology II
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU453006010060404
Course Description
Competency in a programming language is prerequisite to the study of computer engineering. Object-oriented programming, event-driven applications, and the use of extensive APIs (application programming interfaces) are fundamental tools that computer engineering students need early in their academic program.
Objectives
Describe how computer engineering uses or benefits from programming fundamentals.
Identify the appropriate paradigm for a given programming problem.
Use a suitable programming language to implement, test, and debug algorithms for solving simple problems.
Describe the way a computer allocates and represents these data structures in memory.
Outline the philosophy of object-oriented design and the concepts of encapsulation, subclassing, inheritance, and polymorphism.
Course Content
1. History and Overview [2CH]
Indicate some reasons for studying programming fundamentals
Influential people; important areas such as programming constructs, algorithms, problem solving, data structures, programming paradigms, recursion, object-oriented programming, event-driven programming, and concurrent programming
Contrast between an algorithm and a data structure
Distinguish between a variable, type, expression, and assignment
Highlight the role of algorithms in solving problems
Describe some of the fundamental data structures such as array, record, stack, and queue
Explain how divide-and-conquer strategies lend themselves to recursion
Explore some additional resources associated with programming fundamentals
Explain the purpose and role of programming fundamentals in computer engineering
2. Programming Languages [2CH]
Definition and History
Characteristics (Pragmatics, Semantics and Syntax)
2. 3 Distinction between Text-based and Visual Programming
Classification (Categorical, Chronological and Generational)
Comparison of common programming languages (C, C++, C#, Java)
Programming errors and warnings (syntax, logical, etc.)
Programming Paradigms [2CH]
Definition and rationale of a programming paradigm
Types: Structured, Unstructured, Procedural, Object-oriented, Event-Drive, Generic etc.
Separation of behaviour and implementation
ISO/ANSI C++ Programming Fundamentals [33CH] 4.1 Bjarne Stroustrup Design rules
Console applications basics (Source file, Basic I/O, Standard I/O Consoles, Function main
Fundamental data types
Expressions and operators
Control constructs (Conditional and Iterative)
Pointers and Named collections (Arrays, Enumerators, Bit-fields, Unions)
User-defined data types (Structures and Classes)
Functions (In-built and User-defined)
Object -oriented programming (Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Composition,
Polymorphism, Friend and Virtual Functions)
4.19 File I/O
Algorithms and Problem-Solving [4CH]
Problem-solving strategies
The role of algorithms in the problem-solving process
Implementation strategies for algorithms
Debugging strategies
The concept and properties of algorithms
Structured decomposition
The Integrated Development Environment (IDE) [2CH]
Definition
Toolchains
Advantages of IDEs
Comparison of IDEs
Using a typical IDE (Visual Studio)
Practical Sessions [15CH] Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Identify important programming languages
Compare and contrast Low Level Languages and High Level Languages in computer programming
Identify languages most suited to the solution of engineering problems
Develop optimal input/output structures in a computer process
Develop coding methods that optimally use flow control structures in structured programming
Design, Code, Compile, Run, Test and Validate computer programs
Execute programming case studies in scientific and engineering problem solving
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Bennie Mangeni Mr. Martin Tumutungire
Reading/Reference Materials
Programming Guide to Fortran 90 by Brainard W.S et al Unicomp, 1994
Fortran 90 Programming by T.M.R Ellis et at Addison Wesley, 1994
Object Oriented Programming via Fortran 90/95 by J.E.Akin, 2000
Programmer's Guide, MSDEV (online)
Fortran 90 for Scientists and Engineers MSDEV (Online)
Information and Communication Technology for Development by World Bank, 2009
Information and Communication Technology and real-life Learning by Van J van Weert and Arthur Tatnall, 2005
CIV1202 Fluid Mechanics
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
This course introduces general fluid flow principles to Civil Engineering students. It demonstrates the principles through examples where the fluid is water. Civil Engineering projects such as hydropower development, water supply, drainage and flood defences require knowledge of fluid mechanics.
Objectives
Introduces fluid mechanics and establishes its relevance in Civil engineering.
Develops the fundamental principles underlying the subject.
Demonstrates how these are used for the design of simple hydraulic components.
Course Content
Introduction [9CH]
Fluid definition, units, flow
Equilibrium conditions
Viscosity and Newtonian fluids
Fluid Statics [9CH]
Hydrostatic pressure,
Manometry and pressure measurement,
Hydrostatic forces on submerged bodies
Fluid Dynamics [12CH]
Continuity equation
Bernoulli equation and applications
Momentum equation and applications
Flow in Pipes [12CH]
Viscosity, Reynolds number,
Boundary layer, Laminar, transition and Turbulent motion
Hagen - Poise Uille theory
Friction factors, Head loss coefficients
Valves, Bends, Pipe networks and Quasi steady flow problems
Dimensional analysis and Similitude [3CH]
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Understand the fundamental theory of Fluid Mechanics
Understand the different applications of Fluid Mechanics in Civil Engineering
Carry out simple analyses of hydraulic problems
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Michael Kizza Dr. Max Kigobe
Reading/Reference Materials
Mechanics of Fluids, Massey B S., Van Nostrand Reinhold.
Fluid Mechanics, Douglas J F, Gasiorek J M, and Swaffield J A, Longman.
Civil Engineering Hydraulics, Featherstone R E and Nalluri C, Blackwell Science.
Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chadwick A, and Morfett J., E & FN Spon - Chapman & Hall.
CIV1203 Electrical Engineering
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU303004510060403
Course Description
This course focuses on fundamentals of electrical engineering, circuit analyses of simple electrical systems (DC & AC), single and three phase supplies, basic electrostatics and electromagnetics.
Objectives
To provide students with basic knowledge or fundamentals in Electrical Engineering mainly laws, principles and Theorems.
To introduce students to circuit analyses of simple electrical systems by being able to draw electrical circuits and determine electrical quantities of real systems under different system conditions.
To predict behaviour or performance of electrical systems/circuits under both transient and steady state conditions
To enable students acquire diagnostic skills in identifying electrical faults (fault tracing) electrical tests and troubleshooting simple electrical equipment.
To provide students with knowledge in magnetic circuits which form a basis for understanding of electrical machines.
To provide students with basic knowledge in electrostatics to enable them appreciate the electrical safety in buildings mainly Lightning Protection.
To equip students with basic knowledge in electrical safety in buildings and measures taken to enhance it.
Course Content
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering [10CH]
Simple electrical circuits with Active and Passive elements under steady and transient conditions
Active elements (DC /AC sources of Power/energy).
Passive elements linear and non linear (Resistance, Inductance and Capacitance).
State the Laws, Theeorems and Principles which are used to study/analyse the electrical circuits.
Kirchoffs laws, Thevenin and Norton's, Principle of Superposition.
Series and Parallel connections
Computations of quantities (Impedence, Current,voltages, Power flows)
Transient analysis of DC and AC circuits [5CH]
Purely Resistive, Resistive and Inductive, resistive and Capacitive and all the three elements in a circuit (series and Parallel connection).
Applications (Energy storage).
3. Single Phase and Three Phase supplies [5CH]
Advantages and disadvantages of each circuit
Star and delta connected sources and loads
Average and RMS quantities and Computation of Average Power
Computations of Phase, and line currents and Power factors
Unbalanced loads, Neutral currents
4. Electrostatics [5CH]
Laws.Coloumbs law,Gauss Law.
Point charges, Electric field, Potential, Electric field strength and explanation of Kirchoff s laws. Basis of Understanding Electric circuits.
Application. Safety in buildings. Lightning Protection
Electromagnetics [5CH]
Classification of Materials
Quantities,Magnetic Flux, Flux linkages,Flux Density
Laws- Faraday's and Lenz's law.Amperes, Circuit law
Analysis of Magnetic Circuits
Analogies between Electric and Magnetic circuits
Applications
Principle of Operation of Transfomers,Motors and Generators a basis for understanding how electric machines operate what parameters influence their operation
Practicals in the Laboratory [15CH] Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
appreciate the fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and apply them to solve simple problems of electrical circuits
derive/draw electrical circuits representing real life Electrical systems and determine the responses of such systems to different Input condition
compute electrical quantities like power, current or Voltage which determine the performance of electrical equipment ( Predict the response or behaviour of electrical circuits)
appreciate the electrical safety concerns in buildings and take preventive measures at all times
have more knowledge and better understanding of the construction and operation of electrical machines.
to undertake a higher course in Electrical Engineering for better understanding of electrical services in Buildings, Energy systems and Safety Engineering specifically a course on Introduction to electronics.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, practicals and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Patrick Mugisha Ms. Sheila Mugala
Reading/Reference Materials
Vincent Del -Toro; Principles of Electrical Engineering
Edminister; Electric Circuits.
C.A.Gross and David Irwin; Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, 3rd Edition.
Smith and Alley; Electrical Circuits.
Shepherd, Morton, Spence; Higher Electrical Engineering.
TEC 1301 Workshop Practice
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Supervisor and inspector assessment MarkFinal ReportCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU030003010070302
Course Description
At the end of first year students should be subjected to vocational training in which they attain practical skills in a workshop environment. Depending on the level of facilitation of the university this can be arranged either at the university or organized with the industries.
Objectives
To help students acquire practical skills in a workshop environment Course Description
Some of the modules to be offered are summarized as follows:
1. Safety Precautions [6CH]
Use and care of tools and measuring instruments
Electric shock and its treatment, use of insulation meter, multi-meters wire-guage, phase tester and other electrician's tools
Cables: sizes, current rating, jointing and termination Solders and soldering
Main features of domestic installations and appliances, e.g. D.B. system, fluorescent lamps, fans etc. Necessity and methods of earthing, faults and remedies, in wiring circuits. Winding practice of machine coils
Elementary Machine Shop [3CH]
Detailed study of centre lathe and accessories Plain and taper turning, simple screw cutting Cutting tools and their grinding
3.
Introduction of shaper, slotter, planner, pillar and radial drilling machines.
Fitting Shop [3CH]
Use and care of fitter's tools. Marking out ofjobs
Practice in metal filing, sawing, drilling, Die sinking, tapping and reaming
Introduction and use of power jack saw and arbor press
Smithy Shop [6CH]
The use and care of forging tools and blacksmith tools
Open hearth forge, practice in upsetting, drawing out spreading, bending, cutting and punching, hardening and tempering of small cutting tools. Brazing, electric and gas welding.
Electronics and Computer Shop [6CH]
Windows XP, Office automation and use of internet Software and hardware maintenance
6. Building Construction
Brick work, concrete work, trusses and plumbing
Building finishing processes; painting, varnishing and decorating.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Have attained the hands-on skills and working experience in the repair of roads, use of road materials in road and building works, handling and using of simple surveying tools, arranging of bricks in masonry work, mixing of cement/sand/water to make mortar, painting of old building surfaces, and others.
Write a simple report reporting on what technical work he/she has been involved in. Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through a few lectures but mainly by practical work in workshops/laboratories and on sites.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be based on super-vision (Academic and Field supervisor), inspection and a technical report compiled by the student. The Academic and field supervisor assessments will carry a total of 70% and the final report will carry 30% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Ivan Rwendeire Mr. John Clifton Mr. Fred Mukasa Mr. Yunus Luswa
Reading/Reference Materials
Written pamphlet with Guides on how to do Workshop Practice.
Previous reports by Students in Higher classes.
EMT2101 Engineering Mathematics III
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU60006010060404
Course Description
Drawing from the concepts covered in Engineering Mathematics I and II, this course is designed to consolidate and advance analytical techniques for solution of ordinary differential equations; and introduces concepts fundamental to the study of other courses in Computer Engineering. The major themes covered include integral transforms, series solutions to ordinary differential equations and special functions.
Objectives
Introduce the student to Integral Transforms and their application to the solution of Ordinary Differential Equations
Introduce the Power Series solution technique to Ordinary Differential Equations
[6CH]
Expose the student to some special functions fundamental to engineering specifically Gamma, Beta, Bessel and Legendre.
To develop problem solving skills and proof skills by working on specific problems in which it is natural to look at special or simpler cases in order to try to discover patterns. An integral part of the process of mathematical thinking is to wander into blind alleys, sometimes being frustrated, before ultimately obtaining a solution or proof. In this process mathematical scientists often work together with colleagues, and this group work and sharing of ideas often adds great value to a mathematical investigation.
To give a balanced introductory treatment of the area of Partial Differential Equaitons (PDEs) so that a student appreciates the power of PDE modeling; and is aware of major techniques for their solution. The focus of the course is on analytical techniques for the classical linear PDE of physics and engineering (heat, wave and Laplace equations), and their frequent occurrence in applications.
Course Content
Fourier Integrals and Transformations [8CH]
Motivation for the Fourier Integral
Definition of Fourier Integral as a limit to the Fourier Series with period tending to infinity
Conditions for existence of a Fourier Integral representation (Dirichlet's conditions, Existence of the absolute integral for the entire real axis)
Complex exponential Fourier Integral representation, Standard Fourier Integral representation, Fourier Cosine and Sine Integral representations
Definition of the Fourier Transform and its Inverse
Frequency spectrum of periodic and continuous functions
Distinction between the Fourier Transform and Integral
Properties of the Fourier Transform Transform: Linearity, First Shift Theorem, Second Shift Theorem, t-ra duality, Time differentiation, Frequency Differentiation, Convolution, Correlation
Fourier Transform of special functions: Delta function (Sifting property), Heaviside Step function,
Applications: Parseval's theorem, RCL circuits, Frequency shifting in Communication theory (carrier signals and Antenna design)
Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations with constant coefficients
Laplace Transformations [8CH]
Motivation for the Laplace transform
Definition of the Laplace transform
Comparison of the Laplace and Fourier Transforms
Conditions for existence of the Laplace transform (Dirichlet's conditions, Piecewise continuity of thee function)
Properties of Laplace Transforms: Linearity, First Shift Theorem, Second Shift Theorem, Time differentiation, s-domain Differentiation, s-domain Integration
Laplace Transforms of special functions: Delta function and Heaviside function
Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations by Laplace Transform Techniques
Solutions of Simultaneous Linear Ordinary Differential Equations with constant coefficients
Applications in RLC Circuit Analysis
Power Series Solutions to Ordinary Differential Equations [10CH] 3. 1 Motivation of the Power Series solution method
Concept of the Power Series method (Ordinary points, Singular points)
Series solutions about Ordinary points
Series solutions about Regular Singular points (Method of Frobenius)
Gamma and Beta Functions [4CH]
Integral Definition of Gamma and Beta Functions
Properties of Gamma and Beta Functions
Generalisation of the factorial by Means of the Gamma function
Relations Between Gamma and Beta Functions
Definition of Gamma Function for Negative Values of Argument
Bessel Functions [6CH]
5.1Bessel's Equation and its Solutions.5.2Familiarisation with Characteristics and Graphs of Bessel Functions5.3Properties of Bessel Functions of the First Kind: Differentiation, Recurrence relationships,Generating functions5.4Ordinary Differential Equations solvable using the notion of Bessel's equations5.5Integral Representations of Bessel Functions5.6Integrals Involving Bessel Functions5.7Laplace Transforms of Bessel functionsLegendre Functions [4CH]6.1Legendre's Equation and its Solutions6.2Legendre's Polynomials; the Generating Function for Legendre's Polynomials; Orthogonalityof Legendre's Polynomials6.3Rodriguez's formula6.4Orthogonality Relations for the Associated Legendre Functions,6.5Familiarisation with Characteristics and Graphs of Legendre's Polynomials and AssociatedLegendre Functions6.6Integrals involving Legendre PolynomialsDefinition of a Partial Differential Equation [20CH]7.1Derivation of Some Typical PDEs of Mathematical Physics- The One-Dimensional Wave Equation (Vibrating String)- The One-Dimensional Heat Conduction Equation- The Telegraph or Transmission Line Equation- The Two-Dimensional Wave Equation (Vibrating Membrane)- The Two-Dimensional Heat Conduction Equation- The Three-Dimensional Heat Conduction Equation7.2Classification of Partial Differential Equations- Homogeneous and Non Homogeneous PDE's- Linear and Non-Linear PDE' s- N-Order PDE's- Parabolic, Elliptic and Hyperbolic PDE's7.3Classification of Boundary Conditions to PDE's- Homogeneous and Non Homogeneous BC's- Linear and Non-Linear BC's- Dirichlet BC's- Neumann BC's- Robin BC's- Cauchy BC's7.4Overview of Methods of Solving Boundary Value Problems7.5Solutions of Boundary Value Problems Using the Method of Separation of Variables- 2nd Order Linear and Homogeneous BVP's with Period BC's- Use of Fourier Series in the Solution of 2nd Order Linear and Homogeneous Dirichletand Neumann BVP's- Solution of Non-Homogeneous BVP's- Direct Originality with Mixed BVP's- The Cauchy BVP's- Sturm-Liouville Problems7.6Use of Laplace Transforms in Solving PDEs7.7FDM Solutions of Boundary Value Problems involving PDEs- Parabolic BVP's- Elliptic BVP's
Hyperbolic BVP's
Use of MATLAB in the Solution of PDE's Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Apply concepts of Integral transform to practical engineering appliances like measuring instruments
Explore several methods of solution to complex practical engineering products and systems
Stretch levels of imagination in practice in order to try to discover and solve patterns of societal problems
Understand the foundation of Partial Differential equations that analytical modelling techniques that arise in may complex engineering applications
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Paul Isaac Musaasizi
Mr. Andrew Katumba
Dr Peter Lating
Mr. Dominic Ssemukuutu
Reading/Reference Materials
C. Ray Wylie and Louis C. Barrett Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 6th ed., McGraw Hill, New York, 1995.
Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th ed., John Wiley and Sons.
Mary L. Boas, 1983. Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences. 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons, INC. New York
Thomas M. Creese and Robert M. Haralick, 1978. Differential Equations for Engineers. McGraw-Hill, N. Y. US
L. R. Mustoe, 1988. Worked Examples in Advanced Engineering Mathematics. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Great Britain
Murray R. Spiegel, 1981. Applied Differential Equations. 3rd Edition. Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 07632
CIV2101 Theory of Structures I
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
This course introduces the student to various structural forms that support structures and convey an understanding of the primary aspects of their behaviour. Methods of static analysis of linear statically determinate elastic structures subjected to both fixed and movable loads are introduced; as well as computation of displacements using classical methods and its importance in the solution of statically indeterminate systems.
Objectives
The student will be able to apply principles of mechanics in the determination of the reactions and q internal forces in statically determinate structures such as beams, trusses, frames and arches.
The student should be able to categorise the different types of actions, quantify their corresponding deformations and appreciate the final displaced shape of simple structures.
The student should be able to assess the effect of placement of the loads on the structure using influence lines
Course Content
Definitions and Geometry [9CH]
External equilibrium and internal forces in members
Stability and determinacy
Principal of Virtual work
Principal of superposition
Stresses and strains [9CH]
Direct and shear stresses, Principal stresses
Maximum shear stresses
Mohr's circle, direct and shear strains
Isotropy and Elasticity
States of stress and strain for axial, bending, shear, torsion, flexural and combined effects
Statically determinate members [9CH]
Beams, trusses and frame analysis
Moment, shear force and axial diagrams
Internal forces at cut sections
Statically Indeterminate members [9CH] 4.1 Method of consistent deformations of indeterminate beams and frames
Deflection analysis [9CH]
Displacements in beams and frames due to loads and temperature change
Differential equation of flexure
Macaulays' methods
Influence lines
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Apply basic mathematics, science and engineering principles to solve structural engineering problems
Recognise, formulate and analyse statically indeterminate beams, frames and trusses using several basic methods
Student should be prepared to learn how to extend the acquired knowledge to statically indeterminate systems covered in the subsequent course (theory of structures II)
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Moses Matovu Dr. Yasin Nakuziraba
Reading/Reference Materials
Fundamentals of Structural Analysis by S. T. Mau
Structural Analysis in Theory and Practice by Alan Williams
Structural Analysis, R.C.Hibbler
Structural Engineering Volume-1 Introduction to Design Concepts and Analysis by Richard N. White, Peter Gergely and Robert G. Sexsmith
Theory and Analysis of Structures by A. Zingoni, JA Mwakali and A. Salahuddin
Structural Analysis Volume 1, by S. S. Bhavikatti
Elementary Theory of Structures by Yuan-Yu Hsieh
Theory of Structures by R. S. Khurmi
Principles of structures by Ariel Hangor
Structural analysis by LS Negi. RS Jangio
CIV2102 Engineering Geology
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU303004510060403
Course Description
This course deals with basic geological materials and earth processes and how they influence mechanical behaviour and capacity of engineering materials, processes and structures. The linkage to Rock Mechanics and Hydrogeology are emphasized. It is divided into physical and historical Geology.
Course Objectives
Introduces students to assessment of the influence of geological factors on the conception, location, planning, feasibility, design, construction, cost, safety and management of Civil Engineering works.
Creates an understanding of how to choose appropriate geological materials that can be used for specific Civil Engineering projects.
Evaluate the effects of geological processes on Civil Engineering activities and structures.
Exposes students on how to carry out geotechnical site investigations for Civil Engineering projects.
Enables students to utilize knowledge about the earth structure, surface processes, sedimentology, geormorphology, sedimentation and stratigraphy.
Demonstrates to students the linkage of geology to rock mechanics and hydrogeology
Course Content
The Earth and Historical perspective [4CH]
Physical and Historical geology
Principle of Uniformitarianism
Earth structure, mineralogy, dynamic geology
Surface processes
Structural Geology [4CH]
Petrology and sedimentology
Geomorphology, sedimentation and stratigraphy
Folds and faults
Joints and unconformities
Elements of Rock Mechanics [4CH]
Weathering and denudation
Assessment and effects on rock masses
Rock mass quality, assessment and improvement
Geological processes and structures [4CH]
Rock formation and classification
Rock mineralogy and hardness
Excavation and mining of rocks
Hydrogeology/Geo-hydrology - aquifers, wells, springs, boreholes and seepage
Soils, slope stability, rock mass improvement
5. Tunneling
Excavations, tunnels, disposal of excavated material
Shape and type of channels
Geological considerations
Consolidated and unconsolidated rocks
6. Geotechnical investigation of Sites
General techniques
Desk study
Reconnaissance
Boring, drilling, profiling, borehole records, interpretation and reporting
7. Earthquakes
Definition and types
Causes, waves, location of epicenter
Intensity and magnitude
Seismic zones
8. Use of Geological Maps
Introduction and scales of geological maps
Drifts and outcrops
Sub-surface geology
[4CH]
[4CH]
[3CH]
[3CH]
[15CH]
Geomorphologic and geotechnical maps
Age relationships, outliers and inliers
9. Practicals and Fieldwork
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Evaluate the influence of site geological conditions on planning, design, cost, feasibility, construction, operation and management of a civil engineering works
Execute a credible site geotechnical investigation
Establish the linkage of engineering geology to Rock Mechanics and Hydrogeology
Evaluate a few typical case studies of site geotechnical investigation exercises
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Bennie Mangeni Dr. Denis Kalumba Mr. Richard Kizza
Reading/Reference Materials
Introduction to Geology by H H Read and Janet Watson, 1962
Engineering Geology by F.G.Bell, 2007
Geology for Civil Engineers by A.C Mclean and C.D.Gribble, 1978
A Geology for Engineers by F.G.H.Blyth and H.H.de Freitas, 1988
Engineering Geology; Principles and Practices, 2009
Handbook of Geology in Civil Engineering by Robert F. Legget and Paul F.Karrow, 1982
Foundations of Engineering Geology by Tony Waltham, 2009
CIV2103 Engineering Surveying I
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU306006010060404
Course Description
This course develops fundamental skills in the theoretical and practical aspects of surveying for civil engineering field data collection, through the use and care of modern instruments and the associated computations. Topics include the classification of errors incurred in observed field data and necessary correction applications, the use and care of surveying equipment, traversing, differential leveling, tacheometry and mapping, and electronic data transfer. Computer applications are used where appropriate.
Objectives
To obtain a full understanding of the methods of measurement, errors to be expected, and their control.
To gain knowledge of referencing systems, horizontal and vertical control.
To recognize field data relevant to different Civil Engineering project types.
To be able to use survey instruments with efficiency.
To learn of the methods of data recording, display, and storage.
To carry out topographic mapping in an engineering context.
To able to calculate and carry out computations from field data to obtain the results required. Course Content
Introduction [6CH]1.1Surveying for Civil Engineering purposes1.2Principles of surveying1.3Units of measurement1.4The 3D reality of the field, and the 2D reality of the map1.5Plans, maps, resolution, scaleTheory[24CH]2.1Types of error2.2Corrections to distance measurements2.3Theory of EDM2.4Plane Control with checking methods2.5Use of Total Station and like instrumental combinations for xyz measurements2.6Bearings, Coordinates, Joins2.7Map and scaled drawing techniques2.8Public survey records2.9Setting out techniquesPractice[22CH]3.1Elements of surveying instruments, tapes, hand held instruments, level, theodolite, totalstation3.2Distance, height and angle measurements3.3Booking methods3.4Reduction of readings3.5Traversing and other control methods3.6Detailing by offset, ties and radial means3.7Plotting of scaled drawings so as to bring out the data relative significance
3.8 Field data recognition in regard to feasibility study, preliminary design and final design of project types. [8CH]
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Recognise civil engineering data in the field
Collect it using survey instruments and methods
Carry out the necessary reductions and computations
Plot it to scale to show its relative significance
Set out reliably
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and fieldwork. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. J Clifton Mr. Y Luswa
Reading/Reference materials
Engineering Surveying Uren and Price
Site Surveying John Muskett
CIV2104 Hydraulics
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU453006010060404
Course Description
This course provides the fundamentals needed to understand the application of hydraulics to the environment and to Civil engineering works. The course covers aspects of open and closed flow in machines and other structures of practical relevance to civil engineering.
Objectives
The course is intended to provide the student with:
an understanding of hydraulics as applied to the environment and to Civil Engineering works.
an understanding of the factors affecting fluid flows in pipes and open channels.
tools for measurement of flow in pipes and open channels.
an understanding of the use of hydraulic machines in Civil Engineering projects.
Course Content
Introduction [2CH]
Historical development
Application of hydraulics
Open channel flow [15CH]
Pipe flow and open channel flow and fundamental equations of flow
Velocity distribution in open channels
Computation of uniform, gradually varied and rapidly varied flows
Critical, sub-critical and super-critical flow: the Froude Number
Specific energy
Structures and critical depth
Pipe flow [12CH]
Pressure loss (friction, laminar and turbulent flow)
Choice of friction factor (Laminar flow, Blasius equation, Nikuradse, Colebrook-White equation)
Local head losses (Sudden enlargement, Sudden contraction, Other local losses)
Pipeline analysis (Pressure, velocity, potential and total head in a pipeline, pipelines in series parallel and branched).
TOC \o "1-3" \h \z Hydraulic structures [8CH]
Flow regulation structures
Flow measuring structure
Discharge structures
Hydraulic machines [7CH]
Pumps
Turbines
Laboratory practice [15CH]
Design of hydraulic experiments
Physical models
Flow measurement in the Laboratory
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Extend the fundamental equations of Fluid Mechanics to solving Hydraulic Engineering problems of open channel flow, pipe flow, hydraulic structures and machines
Carry out assessment and design of simple hydraulic systems
Carry out independent experimental assessment of hydraulic problems
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Michael Kizza Dr. Max Kigobe
Reading/Reference Materials
Fluid Mechanics, Douglas J F, Gasiorek J M, and Swaffield J A, Longman.
Civil Engineering Hydraulics, Featherstone R E and Nalluri C, Blackwell Science.
Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chadwick A, and Morfett J., E & FN Spon - Chapman & Hall.
TEC2101 Sociology for Technology
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted ContinuousCredit Units
Assessment MarkLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU30003010060402
Course Description
This course deals with how technologies have altered the fabric of society. It crosses disciplines and academic traditions with an open mind, curiosity, and willingness to engage in fun. The course arouses analytical thinking about everyday technologies affecting our life. It therefore examines how engineers, scientists, humanists, social scientists, and artists work together in their respective professions.
Objectives
To explore the social and cultural impact of engineering innovations.
Discuss how technology shapes culture and how culture shapes technology.
Teach how human behavior affects design decisions within engineering.
Demonstrate that values are embedded within technology.
Show international focus on specific technologies.
Course Content
Social structures [2CH] 1. 1 Individual - Society - Civilisation
Historical perspective - Relation between Individual and Society
Theories - Personal needs and Societal needs as related to development of Technology
Evolution of Society [8CH]
Ancient Society
Development of Science and Technology based on Societal needs
Examples from Ancient Civilisations
Industrial Development [8CH] 3. 1 Technological changes and their influence on social, economic and political systems
3. 2 Industrial Revolution
3.3 Fall out - Recession and Impact on Society
Knowledge and Information revolution [6CH]
Basic influence on rural and urban development strategies
Feature of society to individual relationship
Civil Engineering from ancient Civilizations to modern times [6CH]
Impact of development in the area of Civil engineering on individual and society
Importance of considering societal needs
Interaction with society at different stages of planning and implementation
Other issues - Gender, HIV/AIDS, Status, Corruption, Child labour and Malaria
Professional ethics
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
have developed an understanding of the concepts, theories and methodologies of sociology and where they can be applied in real life situation.
acquire conceptual tools necessary to plan, monitor and evaluate technological projects with a sociological focus.
transfer the theoretical knowledge obtained in this course to the civil engineering application. Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, individual reading and tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Davis Khayangayanga
Reading/Reference Materials
David B. Brinkerhoff & Lynn K. White: Sociology; 2nd Edition
Giddens Anthony: Capitalism and modern social theory, Cambridge, 1996
Gilbert No: Researching social life, Cambridge, 1996
Tony Bilton: Introductory Sociology, MacMillan 1996
Richard T. Schaefer. Sociology.11th Ed. 2007. ISBN- 10: 0073404144
Richard Gelles, Ann Levine: Sociology; An introduction. 6th Ed.(1999) ISBN-10:0072359676
Bruce J. Cohen: Introduction to Sociology. (1989) ISBN-10:0070116024
Margaret Andersen. Sociology; Understanding a diverse society. 4th Ed. (2007). ISBN-10:0495007420 CIV2105 Thermodynamics for Civil Engineers
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU30003010060402
Course Description
This course introduces students to the basic principles of electricity and thermodynamics relevant to buildings and other Civil Engineering infrastructure.
Objectives
develop ability to value the contribution of electrical and thermodynamic engineering principles to Civil Engineering profession
Create an appreciation of flow of current
develop ability to apply the laws of thermodynamics in solving heat related problems in systems
Course Content
Thermodynamic principles [12CH]
Energy, temperature and heat transfer.
Heat engines, radiation by black bodies,
Heat transfer through plane and cylindrical walls
Thermodynamic systems [12CH]
Laws of thermodynamics
Entropy, enthalpy, and internal energy
Change of state
Critical points
Applications to Civil Engineering [6CH]
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Exhibit working knowledge of the basic thermodynamics principles especially those applied in energy technology.
understand the laws of thermodynamics and appreciate their importance in the study of thermodynamics.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, individual reading and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Mr. Francis Nturanabo
Reading/Reference Materials
T.D. Eastop & A. McConkey: Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists. 4th Ed. Longman.
G.J.V. Wylen & R.E. Sonntag: Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics. 2nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons.
G.F.C. Rogers & Y.R. Mayhew: Engineering Thermodynamics. Work & Heat Transfer. 3rd Ed. Longman.
R. Joel: Basic Engineering Thermodynamics. 4th Ed. Longman.
P.K. Nag: Engineering Thermodynamics. 2nd Ed. TATA McGraw-Hill.
EMT2201 Engineering Mathematics IV
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU60006010060404
Course Description
This course discusses basic theory of probability and statistics and its applications in engineering. Materials given include basic understanding of statistics, mathematics, population and sample, data presentation, methods of calculating mean, standard deviation, mean estimation, outliers tests, simulation and probability theory, models of distributions, statistical tests of distributions, mean and standard deviation, linear regression, coefficient of correlation, and computer application for statistical analysis. This course is intended to develop the ability in design research, in data analysis, and in decision analysis using valid statistical approach.
Course Objectives
Develop in the engineering student the ability to plan, collect and analyze data leading to valid and reliable findings applicable to natural phenomena.
Course Content
Complex Variable Analysis [14CH]
Functions of a Complex Variable
Mapping and Conformal Mapping
Line Integrals
Cauchy-Goursat Theorem
Taylor and Laurent Series
Residue Theory
Complex Analysis Applied to Potential Theory
Discrete Mathematics [6CH]
Functions, Relations, and Sets
Basic Logic
Applications of logic to computer engineering Proof Techniques
Basics of Counting
Graphs and Trees 2.6 Recursion
Probability Basic [10CH]
Introduction: Basic concepts Random experiments & events
Elementary Theorems
Probabilistic Modelling
Independence
Transformations
Moments
Reliability and failure rates
Transforms of PDF
Tail inequalities
A vector Random variable
Joint CDF & Joint PDF Conditional Probabilities & Densities
Expectation, Covariance & correlation coefficient
Joint distributions.
Statistics [8CH]
Overview of Statistics (Descriptive and Inferential)
Role of Statistics in Engineering
Misuse and Abuse of Statistics
Design of Survey Experiments
Descriptive Statistics
Simple Linear Regression and Correlation Analysis
Tests of Hypothesis
Use of a Statistical Data Analysis Software Package
Random Processes [16CH]
Definition of a random process, qualitative discussion of examples of random processes: Poisson process
Markov process, Brownian motion process
Digital modulation using phase-shift keying
Stationary and Ergodic processes
Power spectral density (PSD): Properties of PSD, PSD applied to base band signals; PSD of white noise process
4.
5.
Gaussian random processes and their application in communication theory.
[8CH]
6.
Estimation Theory
Definitions: Estimators, Point-Estimators, Interval Estimators
Properties of Point Estimators
Types of Estimation: Estimation of a Distribution's Unknown Parameter; Estimating the value of an inaccessible variable in terms of an accessible variable
Maximum Likelihood Estimator
Bayesian Estimator
Mean Square Linear Estimator: Univariate Linear Regression; Orthogonality; Basic extension to Multivariate Linear Regression
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Apply concepts complex variables to practical engineering problems
Explore several methods of solution to complex practical engineering products and systems
Apply probability and statistics in inferential cases.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and assignments. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Dominic Ssemukuutu Mr. Paul Isaac Musaasizi Mr. Andrew Katumba Dr Peter Lating
Reading/Reference Materials
Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th ed., John Wiley and Sons.
Mary L. Boas, 1983. Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences. 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons, INC. New York
L. R. Mustoe, 1988. Worked Examples in Advanced Engineering Mathematics. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Great Britain
Murray R. Spiegel, 1981. Applied Differential Equations. 3rd Edition. Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J. 07632
CIV2201 Soil Mechanics
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU453006010060404
Course Description
In this course, students are trained to acquire knowledge and skills in assessment of soils for suitability as engineering materials. It covers aspects on analysis of soil response to loading, flow of water in soils and its effects, soil supporting capacity and stability, soil explorations in the field and other theories relevant to soil behaviour.
Objectives
Provide an understanding of the physical properties of soils and its classification
Enable students to assess soil supporting capability for applied loads
Enable students to analyse stresses and strains imparted by applied loads
Introduces students to assessment of soil compressibility in relation to loading
Train students on how to conduct investigations of soils in the laboratory and in the field
Course Content
Introduction to soil mechanics [4CH]
Nature of soils
Phase relationships
Physical properties (Plasticity, Grading size distribution, classification)
Soil compaction [4CH]
Theory of compaction, standard and modified compaction
Field control of compaction
Groundwater flow [6CH] 3. 1 Permeability and capillarity
Darcy and Bernoulli laws
Seepage through soils
Flow nets
Pore water pressure and Piping
Mechanical properties of soils [6CH]
Principle of effective stress
Shear strength of soil
Stresses and displacements
Direct shear box test, Triaxial test, Shear vane test
Bearing capacity of soils [6CH]
Introduction
Ultimate and allowable bearing capacity
3 Ground improvement
Stability analysis of soils [7CH]
Introduction
Rankine's theory and Coulombs theory
3 Retaining walls
6.4 Types of slopes, Methods of slope analysis, Fellenius and Bishop Methods, Slope stability charts
Compressibility of soils [8CH]
1 Terzaghi' s theory
Consolidation curves
Pre-consolidation
Oedometer test
Settlement computation
Soil exploration [4CH]
1 Methods of investigation
Sampling
Borehole logs
Geophysical methods
Practicals [15CH]
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Perform phase calculations on soil/air/water mixtures
Classify soil using different International classification systems like the UCS
Determine effective stress under hydrostatic situations
Determine groundwater flow through a homogenous , isotropic soil and hence assess seepage
Predict consolidation-settlement in cohesive soils
Determine Mohr-Coloumb failure envelope from Direct Shear box and Triaxial tests
Perform simple check-calculations on bearing capacity and stability problems
Appreciate the application of different soil exploration and soil improvement techniques
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Denis Kalumba Mr. Richard Kizza
Reading/Reference Materials
Coduto, D.P: Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Prentice Hall , 2001
Craig. R.F : Soil Mechanics, 7th Ed. Spon press, 2010
Muni Budhu: Soil Mechanics and Foundations 2nd Ed. John Wiley and Sons , Inc., 2007
PeterL.Berry and David Reid: An introduction to Soil mechanics. McGraw- Hill, 1987
Terzaghi.K, Peck.R.B and Mesri.G: Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice, 3rd Ed. John Willey and Sons Inc.,1996
Verruijt, A: Soil Mechanics. Delfti University of Technology, 2001
CIV2202 Theory of Structures II
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU60006010060404
Course Description
This course develops further the structural principles introduced in Theory of Structures I. It deals with analysis of statically indeterminate elastic structures using slope-deflection methods and moment distribution. More emphasis is placed on the matrix methods of analyzing structures.
Objectives
Enable students select an appropriate analysis method for beams, frames and trusses.
Enable students to recognise and analyse frames with/without sway using several methods.
Enhance student's capacity to recognise and use computing and IT skills (in particular spreadsheets) in the analysis of structures.
Course Description
Analysis of deformation
1.1 Virtual work and Energy methods.
Slope deflection and Moment distribution
Derivation of basic displacement equations
Application to statically indeterminate beams
Application to statically indeterminate frames with and without sway
Settlement (joint translations)
Matrix formulations
Stiffness and flexibility methods
Trusses beams and frames
Force-displacement relationships
Flexibility coefficients and matrices
Temperature changes
Pre-strains and support displacements
Stiffness matrices
Influence Lines
4.1 Statically indeterminate beams and frames with load combinations
Computer applications
[10CH] [15CH]
[15CH]
[10CH] [10CH]
5.1 Analysis using spread sheets
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Recognise statically indeterminate systems from their counterparts and be able to invoke different methods in their solution
Use spread-sheets in the analysis of structures and extend this ability to the usage of structural software that they make come across in their practice
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and assignments. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Moses Matovu Dr. Y. Nakuziraba Prof. J. A. Mwakali
Reading/Reference Materials
Structural Analysis Volume 2, by S. S. Bhavikatti
Structural Analysis in Theory and Practice by Alan Williams
Structural Engineering Volume-2 Indeterminate Structures by Richard N. White, Peter Gergely and Robert G. Sexsmith
Structural Analysis; A Classical and Matrix Approach by McCormac Nelson
Structural Analysis, a matrix approach by G. S. Pandit and S. P. Gupta
CIV2203 Civil Engineering Materials
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU453006010060404
Course Description
This course deals with the properties, applications and analysis of important materials of construction/civil engineering. It offers coverage on how materials are made or obtained, their physical properties, their mechanical properties, how they are used in construction, how they are tested in the lab, quality control and their strength characteristics; information that is essential for material selection and elementary design. The class work is divided into modules which are subdivided into units and topics taught sequentially. The course also consists of laboratory modules for selected material tests, which provide a practical dimension to the theory acquired through class work. This course therefore forms an essential component in training towards a civil engineering degree.
Objectives
To comprehensively discuss examples of principle materials used in Engineering.
To emphasise the properties and behaviour of these materials in the construction industry.
To enable the student apply the materials within the general context of analysis and design of structures.
To enable the student choose materials that will ensure the final product will adequately fulfill the purpose for which it is intended.
To promote the awareness of the importance of material behaviour in both design and construction and how this affects engineering decisions.
To create awareness of the diverse usage of materials in Civil Engineering structures (roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems etc)
Course Content
1. Introduction to Civil Engineering Materials [3 CH]
1. 1 General
Basic Requirements of Engineering Materials
Standards and Specifications 1.4 Uganda and Materials.
Concrete I: Cement [8CH]
Definition of concrete, Codes/Standards
Classification of concrete
Constituent materials of concrete
Cement occurrence
Cement manufacture
Portland cement and its properties
High Alumina Cement and its properties
Special Cements
Cement Hardening
Storage of Cement
Cement in Uganda
Concrete I: Aggregates, Water & Admixtures [8CH]
Definition of aggregates
Functions of aggregates
Requirements of aggregates
Classification of aggregates
Basic characteristics of aggregates
Aggregate Tests
Storage of Aggregates & Maximum size of coarse aggregates
Definition, functions, requirements of Water
Effect of contaminants on concrete
Admixtures (effects and types)
Concrete II [8CH]
Properties of fresh concrete - Workability
Measurement of Workability
Slump test
Compacting factor test
Factors affecting workability
Properties of fresh concrete - Stability
Segregation
Bleeding
Properties of hardened concrete
Design, mix and control of concrete
Ordinary Mass Concrete
Types of mixing
Common mixe s
Tests on hardened concrete
Pre-cast concrete - Normally reinforced
Pre-cast concrete - Pre-stressed reinforced
5. Bricks and Blocks [8CH]
Definition, functions, requirements of walling units
Forms of construction
Definition and history of bricks
Types of bricks
Brick terminology, Choice of bricks
Properties of bricks (strength, weight, absorption etc.)
Classification of bricks (by variety, quality, type etc.)
Mortar bonding and patterns (mortar types, mixes, purposes, etc.)
Definition and history of blocks
Types of blocks (Clay and Concrete)
Manufacture of concrete blocks
Types of concrete blocks Properties of concrete blocks
Timber
Definition and historical purposes of timber
The structure of wood
Classification of timber (hardwood and softwood)
Manufacture of timber - Logging
Sawmilling or conversion,
Seasoning
Stress grading of timber (Visual and Mechanical)
Major characteristics of timber
Properties of timber for design
Timber Moisture Content, Timber Infestation
Fire resistance, Defects of timber
Classification of timber preservatives
Preparation of timber for preservative treatment
Methods of preservative application
Timber products
Metals
Definition, importance and crystal types of metals
Categories of metals
Definition, standards and specifications of Steel
Manufacture of steel (iron making, steel making, and rolling)
Basic properties of steel (elasticity, ductility, fatigue, creep, etc.)
Protective coatings for steel
Strengthening mechanisms
Use of steel structures
Definition of aluminium
Manufacture of aluminium
Basic properties and characteristics of aluminium
Handling aluminium in buildings
Durability and corrosion protection
Manufacture, properties, uses of Lead
Manufacture, properties, uses of Tin
5.13
[6CH]
[6CH]
Manufacture, properties, uses of Copper
Polymeric Materials
General classification of polymers, manufacturing process
Basic structure of the polymer molecule (individual, cross-linked etc.)
Properties of polymeric materials (density, mechanical, thermal etc.)
Polymer degradation elements
Uses of polymers in Civil Engineering
[5CH]
Polymer abbreviations
Protection and decorative materials
Definition of coatings
Importance of coatings
Types of coatings
Components of paints
Definition, types, composition, properties paints (oil-based, alkyd, etc)
Paint standards
Application of paint
Definition, types, composition, properties of Varnishes
Definition, types, composition, properties of Enamels
Definition, types, composition, properties of Shellac
[4CH]
Definition, types, composition, properties of Lacquers Definition, types, composition, properties of Stains
Definition, types, composition, properties of Fillers
Definition, types, composition, properties of Sealers
10. Bituminous Materials [4CH]
Definition and types of bituminous materials
Standards and specifications
Functional requirements of bitumens
Types of bitumens (tar & pitch bitumens and asphalt bitumens)
Properties of bitumen
Viscosity tests of bitumen (Penetration, Softening point and Ductility)
Uses of bituminous materials
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Exhibit understanding of the different principle materials used in Engineering, their application in Civil Engineering structures (roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems etc), their properties and behaviour in construction and their application within the general context of analysis and design of structures.
Be able to choose materials that will ensure the final product will adequately fulfill the purpose for which it is intended by promoting the awareness of the importance of material behaviour in both design and construction and how this affects engineering decisions
Mode of teaching/delivery
The class work is divided into modules which are subdivided into units and topics taught sequentially. The course also consists of laboratory modules for selected material tests, which provide a practical dimension to the theory acquired through class work.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Apollo Buregeya Mr. David Kaddu Mr. Ivan Rwendeire
Reading/Reference Materials
Civil Engineering Materials by N. Jackson and R. K. Dhir
Properties of Concrete by A. M. Neville
Civil Engineering Materials (2nd Edition) by Shan Somayaji
Fundamentals of Building Construction; Materials and Methods (4th Edition) by Edward Allen and Joseph Iano
CIV2204 Engineering Surveying II
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU306006010060404
Course Description
Whereas the previous surveying course (CIV2103) was oriented to basics and site surveying, this course is oriented to route surveying. It also includes a number of advanced concepts in surveying.
Objectives
To provide the knowledge and skill in curve ranging
To widen capabilities in both measurement and engineering applications
To provide skill in field data recognition
e contentTheory[30CH]1.1Definition and determination of accuracy1.2Curvature and refraction1.3Engineering application of aerial photos and aerial mapping1.4Measurement of deformations1.5Sight distances1.6Super-elevation application1.7Widening application1.8Earthwork quantities and mass haul diagramsPractice[22CH]1.1Horizontal circular curves1.2Horizontal curves with transitions1.3Compound curves1.4Problems with curve setting1.5Vertical curves1.6Curve problems1.7Deformation1.8Field data supply and recognition in regard to construction, supervision of construction,monitoring for maintenance and rehabilitation of a project types.[8CH]
Learning outcomes
On completion the student should be able to:
Design and set out horizontal curves
Design vertical curves, taking sight distances into account
Understand how to measure deformations
Apply super-elevation and widening
Calculate earthwork quantities and manipulate mass haul diagrams
Recognize field data at the construction and maintenance stages of a project.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and fieldwork. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff Mr J Clifton Mr Y Luswa
Reading/reference materials
Engineering Surveying Uren and Price
Site Surveying John Muskett
CIV2205 Economics for Civil Engineering
Hours per SemesterWeighted WeightedWeightedCredit
Total MarkExam MarkContinuous Assessment MarkUnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
The Course of Economics for Civil Engineering introduces students to economics principles and methods which will enable them to understand the socio-economic environment. This course emphasizes the application of basic Microeconomic concepts to current economic events. Students will study key principles such as scarcity, opportunity cost, supply and demand, elasticity, market efficiency, consumer/producer behaviour, and market structures. In addition, the course will examine key Macroeconomic topics, such as key indicators of a healthy economy and stabilization policy. A combination of theory and practice will be stressed. To the greatest extent possible, the course will be tailored towards exuding engineering economics concepts.
Objectives
To understand the role and importance of economics as a social science and an academic discipline.
Identify alternative uses for limited resources and obtain appropriate data.
To show students how to analyze data that can easily be obtained by civil engineering and demonstrate how it can be used to make judgment about preferred alternative.
To introduce and expand upon key economic concepts and to place them in a real world context facilitating practical insights.
To establish a framework of basic economic theory which can be extended and applied at later stages of the degree programme.
To develop an appreciation of the importance of economic forces in shaping the contemporary world.
To utilize a range of teaching practices to develop presentational and written skills, cognitive skills and the ability to work as a group.
Course Content Introduction of Economics
History of economic thought and definition of economics
Macro and Micro economic
Economics laws and applications
Assumptions and methods of economics
[3 CH]
1
Economic planning and development
2. Price Mechanism and Systems [7 CH]
Theory of consumer behavior and demand
Basic Supply analysis
Market Analysis
3. Accounting [5 CH]
Its components and determinants
Methods of estimating costs
Single price methods - annual rate of return
Unit methods
Superficial area methods
Elemental methods
Approximate methods
Production, Costs, and Completive Markets [10 CH]
Production Theory
Cost and Breakeven Analysis
Price and output under Perfect Competition
Theories of Firms [5 CH] 6.1 Objectives of Business Firms 6.2 Introduction to Alternative theories of the firm
Structural Analysis of Alternatives [5 CH]
Introduction to cost planning and cost control techniques
Development of Alternatives
Classification of Alternatives
IIR .of mutually exclusive alternatives
Analysis of independent alternatives
Return-on investment calculations
Benefit-Cost analysis
Contemporary Issues in Engineering Economics and Structure of Ugandan Economy [10 CH] Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
The ability to analyze a range of straightforward microeconomic problems and to understand how the economic approach goes about addressing more complex issues.
Knowledge of a basic framework of the macro economy which will enable an appreciation of many topical macroeconomic issues and to appreciate the distinction between the long and short run.
The ability to conceptualize economic problems, and to critically apply economic analysis.
Enhanced written and verbal presentational skills.
Mode of teaching/delivery
Both learner centered and teacher centered learning methods will be applied. As such, standard delivery and teaching methods that included straight lectures, demonstrations, self study on specific topics etc will be used.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, laboratory sessions and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff Mr. Francis Ejones
Reading/Reference Materials
Riggs, J. L., Bedworth, D. D., and Randhawa, S. U. (1996). Engineering Economics. Tata McGraw - Hill, 4Th Edition.
Dominick, S. (2003). MicroEconomics - Theory and Applications. Oxford University Press. 4th Edition.
Ahlersten Krister. (2008). Essentials of Microeconomics. Ventus Publishing. Free download from BookBooN.com
Sachs, J. D. (1993). Macroeconomics in The Global Economy. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
Amacher, R. C. and Ulbrich, H. H. (1995). Economic Principles and Policies. Sixth Edition. South Western College Publishing.
Snowdon, B., et al., A Modern Guide to Macroeconomics. An Introduction to Competing Schools of Thought, Edward Elgar, Cheltenham 1994
CIV2301 Industrial Training I
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU030003010060402Course Description
This course introduces students to various technological skills in industries and provides on-the-job training and exposure.
Objectives
Expose students to practical aspects of engineering and construction activities
Provide an opportunity to students to relate the knowledge obtained during lectures to actual field operations
Create an understanding of the roles played by different project personnel during project execution
Enable students learn how to work in a team (casual workers, technicians, engineers, etc).
Teach students different engineering ethics necessary for career building
Enhance problem solving capacity of the students using available appropriate technology and surrounding conditions
Enable students to have a hands-on with tools and equipment not readily available in the University laboratories and are of great importance in the engineering field.
Enable students appreciate various challenges faced in the field and critical areas necessitating further research studies.
Course Content
The student is required to participate in the day-to-day activities at the organization's premises as a regular worker. This activity lasts at least eight (8) weeks starting immediately after the end of examination of Semester II of the second year of study.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
identify and describe the major activities of the sections where he/she was attached
describe the technical aspects of the training that was undertaken
identify technical areas of improvement of the sections where he/she was attached
write a clear and understandable technical report
Mode of teaching/delivery
The student will be attached to an organization. During this period, training is provided by the organization's personnel. The activity is closely supervised by a senior member of the organization as the industry supervisor. A member of the academic staff of the department is assigned to visit the organization at least two times and monitor the progress of the attachment. The student keeps a daily log of the activities which is reviewed weekly by the industry supervisor and academic supervisor during the visits.
Mode of Assessment
This shall be by the performance of the student in the organization (industry supervisor assessment) and a report written by the student (Academic Supervisor assessment) after the training. The combined assessment will be out of 100%.
Proposed Staff
All Academic staff
CIV3101 Organizational theory for Engineering
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
Organisation theory is a fundamental subject within modern managerial education. The purpose of the course is to present the fundamental concepts of the organisation theory. Introduction to various approaches to an organisation must teach the students to complete macro- and micro-analysis of organisations in the context of
their development and interaction with the environment. The main purpose of the course is to create modern outlook that could be a basis for practical work in any management position.
Objectives
Describes the essential features of organizations
Enables students to understand the factors shaping these features
Enables students to appreciate the evolution of different organizational designs/types
Creates an understanding of how managers may build and change organizations
Creates an understand of how different organizational forms impact on the individual within organizations
Course Content
Evolution of management theory [10CH]
Classical/Scientific Approach
Human Relations Approach
Systems Approach
Contingency Approach
Leadership [7CH]
Leadership traits - Personality/physical appearance
Leadership styles
Situational leadership
Team development
Motivation
Basic aspects of human motivation
Content theories
Process theories
Group theory
Purposes of groups
Group effectiveness
Determinants
[8CH]
[10CH]
Environment
5. Rules and power in organisations [10CH]
Nature of power, Authority and influence
Bargaining power
Sources of power
Power and participation/decentralization
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Understand how civil engineering project organizations are formed, structure, and efficiency issues related to project execution.
Understand the role of motivation in civil engineering projects especially effect on project delivery and quality control.
Introduce students to leadership skills required in daily execution of civil engineering projects. Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Denis Kalumba Mr. Godfrey Mwesige
Reading/Reference Materials
Organizational Behaviour: Individuals, Groups and Organisation, 4th Edition by Ian Brooks.
Essentials of Organizational Behaviour, 2nd Edition by Laurie J. Mullius.
Organisational Theory by David Crowther, Miriam Green
Organisational Theory by Gareth R. Jones, 2001.
CIV3102 Design of Structures I (Concrete)
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU60006010060404
Course Description
The course deals with design principles of concrete structural components that are used in Civil Engineering infrastructure under different possible modes of loading.
Objectives
create appreciatation of the importance of concrete as a structural material.
enhance appreciation of the shortcomings of concrete and how to overcome them.
Design various structural concrete elements loaded in tension, compression, bending and torsion.
Design connections of concrete with other materials like steel, masonry and timber.
Course Content
Materials and design theories [8CH]
Limit state design,
Ultimate and serviceability limit state designs,
Design standards,
Properties of structural concrete - Advantages and disadvantages,
Types of loading - Dead, live and wind loads and Factors of safety,
Concepts of axial, biaxial, bending, eccentric and torsion loading.
Analysis and design of reinforced concrete elements [24CH]
Axially loaded reinforced concrete short columns,
Axially loaded reinforced concrete slender columns,
Eccentrically loaded columns,
Shear, bending and torsion,
Reinforced concrete beams - ultimate and serviceability limit state, simply, supported and continuous, singly and doubly reinforced beams,
Reinforced concrete Slabs - Classification, one way and two way, shear, deformation and cracking control, Anchorage,
Reinforced concrete Staircase - Transverse and longitudinal spanning, shear, deformation and cracking control, Anchorage,
Shear bond and torsion (links, bent up bars, hooks, bends, laps, joints, etc).
Pre-stressed concrete [12CH]
Pre-stressed concrete - simple beams,
Pre-stressed concrete - continuous beams,
Pre tensioned and Post tensioned concrete units
Design of prestressed beams.
Detailing [16CH]
Bar bending schedules,
Practical design and detailing,
4.3 Use of AUTOCAD.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
To design the reinforced concrete structure/buildings
To analyse and design the structural elements
To competently be able to supervise the R.C. structure/buildings
Make appraisals to old building and make appropriate recommendations
Mode of teaching/Delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff Eng. Paul Mujugumbya Dr. Yasin Nakuziraba
Reading/Reference Materials
Reinforced and Pre-stressed Concrete (to BS 8110) by Kong and Evans (3rd Edition) Essential text book.
Reinforced Concrete Design (to BS 8110 and Euro Code) by Bill Mosley, John Bungey and Ray Hulse (Sixth Edition) Essential text book.
Reinforced Concrete Designers Handbook (Tenth edition and any edition) for reference.
CIV3103 Highway Engineering
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU4530756010060404
Course description
This course introduces students to aspects conceptualization, planning, designing, supervision and maintenance of roads. The students requires to have skills and knowledge about road construction materials, mixture design and structural design aspects for flexible and rigid pavements, drainage and maintenance using machine and labour based methods.
Objectives
Conduct and analyze data from test methods used to assess materials used in road construction.
Independently use various standard approaches in planning and designing of paved and unpaved roads.
Understand the causes of deterioration and hence poor performance of roads.
Understand the methods used to assess road condition.
Undertake design and evaluate maintenance of surface and subsurface drainage.
Develop road maintenance and rehabilitation plans.
Oversee implementation of maintenance and rehabilitation plans of roads.
Course Content
1. Introduction to Highway Engineering [6 CH]
History of road development,
Road development plans,
Types and classes of roads.
Road location, earthworks and compaction of soils
Route selection and location surveys,
Centreline location and carriageway staking,
Soil surveys and site investigations,
Earthwork equipment, cuts/fills and haulage.
Highway pavement materials
Soils engineering for roads (AASHTO classification, compaction and tests),
Soil stabilization (Lime, cement and bitumen stabilisers),
Binders - Bitumen, cutbacks, emulsions (production and properties),
Recycled materials,
Additives - Lime, cement, polymers, amines, etc.,
Mix design concepts.
Design of Highway Pavements - Flexible and Rigid
[6 CH]
2
[9 CH]
[9 CH]
Types of pavements - Flexible, rigid, composite, earth roads and low cost, Alignment - Cross-section elements, design speeds, sight distances, horizontal and vertical alignment, gradients, climbing lanes, Intersections, widening of circular curves, Structural design of flexible and rigid highway pavements, Environmental Impact Assessment of Highway Projects.
Pavement drainage
Basic principles and concepts,
Estimation of runoff from catchments - hydrological principles,
Design of hydraulic drainage facilities,
Design of subsurface drainage systems.
Construction and maintenance of paved and gravel roads
Pavement condition survey methods,
Distresses on road surfaces,
Equipment in road construction and maintenance,
Evaluation of structural condition of pavements,
Machine and labour based methods for road maintenance.
[6 CH]
[9 CH]
[15 CH]
Practicals and tutorials
Learning Outcomes
On completing this course the student should be able to design and oversee construction of roads using computer methods.
Mode of Teaching/delivery
The course will be conducted through a mixture of lectures, practicals, tutorials, and site visits. Basic lecture materials and data will be provided by the Lecturer and this will be supplemented by individual reading effort by students.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% (assignments-10%, practicals-20% and tests-10%) and the final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Umaru Bagampadde Ms. May Namutebi Mr. David Kaddu
Reading /Reference Materials
Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications, Republic of Uganda, Road Design Manual, 2005.
MoWHC Uganda, Road Design Manual, Road Safety Revision, July 2004.
A policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Street, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 1994.
Road design manual, part 1, geometric design of rural roads, Republic of Kenya Ministry of works January 1979.
Geometric design manual, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Roads Authority, 2001.
Yoder E J, Witczak M W, Principles of Pavement Design, John Wiley and Sons Inc. 1975.
CIV3104 Hydrology I
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU60006010060404
Course Description
This course is intended to make students appreciate the availability of water, its current use and the challenges; climate change; introductory water resources planning; meteorology; the hydrological cycle and processes of precipitation, surface runoff, infiltration, interception, depression storage, evapo-transpiration; their estimation and analysis. It will include the carbon cycle; drought, its effects and mitigation, reservoir planning and sedimentation.
Objectives
To learn about the availability, the use and challenges in the management of water resources worldwide, including climate change
To learn about the importance of meteorology and the planning of a water resource project
To learn about the processes of precipitation, infiltration and soil moisture, surface runoff and evapotranspiration in the hydrological cycle, and their estimation.
To learn about the carbon cycle, drought and its mitigation
Course Content
Water Availability [9CH]
The uses, control, challenges and case studies
Climate change
Meteorology and its significance
Introductory water resources planning
Hydrological Processes [27CH]
The atmosphere, solar radiation
Precipitation, its formation, its measurement and analysis
The Climate of Uganda
Infiltration and Soil Moisture, its measurement
Evaporation and its estimation
Surface runoff, streamflow and its measurement
Drought [8CH] 3. 1 The Carbon Cycle
3.2 Causes, Types and Impacts 3. 3 Analysis and Mitigation
Reservoir Planning [8CH]
Hydrological, geotechnical and topographical studies
Environmental considerations
Mass curve analytical and graphical methods
Sequent Peak Algorithm
Flow and Power Duration Curves
Advanced Techniques
5. Sedimentation [8CH]
The causes, effects, estimation
River classification
Land degradation,
Sediment formulae
Mitigation measures
Learning Outcomes
To appreciate the availability, the use and challenges in the management of water resources worldwide, including climate change
To understand the importance of meteorology and the planning of a water resource project
To understand the processes of precipitation, infiltration and soil moisture, surface runoff and evapotranspiration in the hydrological cycle, and their estimation.
To understand the carbon cycle, drought and its mitigation
To estimate the storage capacity of reservoir and the effect of sedimentation
Method of teaching/delivery
The mode of delivery is through lectures and tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% (assignments-10%, practicals-20% and tests-10%) and the final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Eng. Albert Rugumayo Mr. Martin Tumutungire
Reading/Reference Materials
Shaw, E.M., Hydrology in Practice, Chapman and Hall, 1994, London, UK
Mansell, M.G. Rural and Urban Hydrology, Thomas Telford, 2003, London, UK
3. Arora, K.R. Irrigation, Water Power and Water Resources Engineering, Standard Publishers, 2007, New Dehli, India.
Subramanya, K., Engineering Hydrology, 2nd Edition 2001,Tata McGraw Hill, New Dehli, India.
Wilson, E.M., Engineering Hydrology, 4th Edition, Macmillan,1996, London, UK.
Duggal, K.N., Soni, J.P., Elements of Water Resources Engineering, New Age Publishers, 2007, Dehli, India.
Hornberger et al. Elements of Physical Hydrology, The John Hopkins University Press, 1998.
Rugumayo, A.I., An Introduction to Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, Lecture Notes, Kampala, 2010
CIV3105 Construction Technology
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
This course deals with the process of constructing a residence or commercial building involving mainly planning, environment and other aspects. It discusses the fundamentals of structures and building design, typical construction materials, procedures and methods, construction management and various aspects considered during the construction process.
Objectives
To comprehensively discuss the process of domestic construction from foundation to finish.
To emphasise the various forms, concepts and processes involved in building construction.
To develop the students' knowledge and skills in appraising and designing site layouts, and developing adequate organisational schedules of works.
To enable the student grasp the importance and means of quality control of materials and workmanship for any building project.
To promote the awareness of various types of sub-structural and super-structural building systems, and their selection criteria.
Course Content
Forms, Concepts and Processes of construction [9CH]
Forms of construction - General
Traditional and Modified traditional building
3 Timber-framed building
House foundations
Elements of a house structure and process of construction - Integration
Ground works; definition, composition and difficulties
The substructure
The drainage system
The superstructure
Site equipment
Domestic Construction [3CH]
Function of internal walls
Types of internal partition (brick, block, slab, stud etc.)
3 Non-load bearing panel partitions 2.4 Timber stud partitioning
Site Design [6CH]
Site layout - General
Site investigation report
Factors considered in planning a site layout (Activities, efficiency, etc.)
Organisation of Works
Case study of site layout and Organisation of works
Quality Control [6CH]
4.1 Need for inspection
Waste minimisation,
Testing and storing of concrete materials (cement, aggregates, water),
Transportation, placing, curing and testing of concrete,
Reinforcement control,
Inspection and storage of bricks, blocks, timber, joinery, boards, plastering materials, metal work, sanitary ware, plumbing materials and iron mongery,
Quality control of workmanship.
Commercial and Industrial Construction [6CH]
Factors affecting the choice of superstructure
Structural forms (load-bearing walls, framed systems)
Portal frames and framed multi-storey structures
Provision of natural light
Civil Engineering Works - I [6CH] 6.1 Substructure I - Soil investigation, soil characteristics, On-site tests - Visual examination,
Other on-site tests, Laboratory tests, tests of engineering properties, Underpinning General
factors for choosing a foundation, Types of continuous and isolated support, foundations in restricted condition,
6.2 Substructure II - Principles of pile foundations, Types of piles (displacement, concrete, steel, replacement piles etc.). Under-reamed bored piles, Testing piles, Functions of high retaining walls, Forces in retained material. Failure of retaining walls, Types of retaining walls, Reinforced concrete walls, other methods of retaining soils.
Civil Engineering Works - II [2CH]
Super-structure I - Scaffolding - Normal scaffolding, Complex scaffolding - Need for complex scaffolding and types of complex scaffolding
Super-structure II - Brickwork, blockwork and stonework, roofing
Carpentry & Joinery [7CH]
Carpentry and Joinery Tools and Equipment,
Care, Safety and Maintenance of Tools,
Wood Working Machines, Operation and Safety,
Timbers for Carpentry and Joinery Work. Preparation of Timber Joints. Carcases Work to Floors and Roofs. Joints to Hollow Floors. Preparation of Rafters, Cutting Bevels and Birds Mouth, Fixing to Plates and Ridge. Fixing Windows and Door Frames
Preparation of Formwork for Concrete. Mouldings, Chamfers and Rebates,
Fixing of Archives, Skirting, Picture Rails, Dado Rails, Cover Mouldings,
Hanging Doors and Windows,
Preparation of Woodwork for Polishing and Painting,
Construction of Stairs,
Fabrication of Timber Trusses and Beams,
Bolted Joints and Timber Connected,
Temporary Supports. Setting up a Production Unit for Joinery Work,
Layout of a Simple Carpentry Workshop.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
understand the process of domestic construction from foundation to finish.
appreciate the various forms, concepts and processes involved in building construction.
appraise and design site layouts, and develop adequate organisational schedules of works.
grasp the importance and means of quality control of materials and workmanship for any building
project.
Understand the various types of sub-structural and super-structural building systems, and their
selection criteria.
Mode of teaching/Delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba Mr. Feriha Mugisha
Reading/Reference Materials
Construction Technology (Level 2) by C.M.H Barrit
Advanced Building Construction, Volumes 1 & 2 by C.M.H Barrit
Construction Technology, Volume 4 by R. Chudley
Advanced Construction Technology by R. Chudley
Construction Technology by K. Roberts
Construction Methods and Planning by J.R. Illingworth
Modern Construction Management by Frank Harris and Ronald McCaffer
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU303004510060403CIV3106
Environmental Chemistry
Course Description
Environmental chemistry involves studying the fate and effects of chemicals species in the environment. It defines the intended use of analytical data, preparing sampling plans for intended use, selecting appropriate analytical methods, advising on collection of field samples, interpreting laboratory analytical results, and assuring validity and legal defensibility of analytical results. It also involves evaluation of organic and inorganic chemical reactions as well as physical processes such as volatilization, cosolvency effects, and soil adsorption. The broad area of environmental chemistry encompasses a number of related fields, including: analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, organic chemistry, data quality assurance, radiation chemistry, and inorganic chemistry and their applications in water and wastewater treatment.
Objectives
Develop sensitivity for the environmental impact of large quantities of industrially produced chemicals
Develop an understanding of the chemical/physical processes in the natural environment
Use simple mathematical models for quantitative prediction of chemical behaviour in the natural environment
Demonstrate that chemistry is the backbone of water and wastewater treatment and environmental quality management
Course Content
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Water
Wastewater and Water Pollution Control 1. 3 Industrial and Hazardous Wastes
Concepts from General Chemistry
Structure and Properties of Matter
Traditional Classification of Matter
Dalton's Atomic Theory and Consequences
Symbols, Formulas and Nomenclature
Chemical Reactions in General and Chemical Calculations
The Gas Laws
Solutions & Equilibrium
Physical Chemistry
Thermodynamics, Osmosis, Reverse Osmosis, Dialysis
Principles of Solvent Extraction
Chemical Reaction Rates and Equilibrium
Catalysis and Adsorption
Colloidal chemistry
4. 1 Description of Colloidal Systems
Methods of Formation and Appearance of Colloids
[4CH]
[8CH]
[8CH]
[6CH]
[4CH]
General Properties
Colloidal Dispersions in Liquid
Water and waste water analysis Parameters in Water and Wastewater Analysis
Chemical and Physical Analysis
6. Practical session [15CH]
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Have gained an understanding of the fundamental chemical processes that are central to a range of important environmental problems and to utilize this knowledge in making critical evaluations of these problems
Be able to apply the appropriate practical chemical techniques to measure key environmental quality indicators or parameters.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The mode of delivery is through lectures, tutorials and practicals. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through interim course assessments (assignments, tests and practicals) and a project report. The interim course assessments will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Herbert Kalibbala Dr. Robinah Kulabako Mr. James Semuwemba
Reading/Reference Materials
G. W. VanLoon and S. J. Duffy, 2005, Environmental Chemistry: A Global Perspective. 2nd edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford
Colin Baird and Michael Cann, 2008, Environmental Chemistry. 4th edition, W. H. Freeman and Co, New York, 2008
Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry. 2nd or 3rd edition, by Stanley E. Manahan. CRC Press 2001
Lenore, S.C., Greenberg, A.E., Eaton, A.D. (Eds) (1998). Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater, 20th Edition. American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association and Water Environment Federation (APHA/AWWA/WEF) Publication. ISBN: 0-87553-235-7
CIV3107 Principles of Quantity Surveying
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
This course deals with determination of quantities of Civil Engineering works and subsequently valuing them to determine project costs.
Objectives
create an understanding of how to take measurements on Civil works
create an understanding of how to obtain prices at the current market
create an understanding of how to prepare bills of quantities
Course Content
1. Introduction [3CH]
1. 1 History of Quantity Surveying
1.2 Functions of a Quantity Surveyor in the Construction Industry
Communication [6CH]
Communicating Information within the Construction Industry
Forms of Communication Medium in Tendering and Construction Processes
Measurement [30CH]
Evolution of Codes of Measurement used in the Construction Industry
Analysis of Work Content into Units and Groups Suitable for Tendering
Construction Management and Post Contract Administration
Interpretation of the Measurement Codes to Identify Measurable Items and Need for Accurate Descriptions
Taking off - Setting Out and Order of Dimensions, Side Notes, Waste Calculations and Use of Schedules
Measurement of Building Works Based on the Current Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works
Site Preparation and Substructure Works,
Walls in Brickwork, Block work and Stonework, Fair faced Work, Concrete and Steel Structural Frames
Pitched and Flat Roofs, Roof Structures in Timber and Steelwork, Roof Coverings - Tiles, Steel Sheets
Coatings, Windows and Doors in Steel and Timber, Ironmongery, Glazing and Adjustments for Openings. Common Simple Finishing to Walls, Floors and Ceilings
Painting and Decorating
Measurement of Mechanical and Electrical Services
Bill Preparation Process [6CH] 4. 1 Specification Writing
Schedules, Preambles and Preliminaries, Day works, Prime Costs, Provisional Sums and Contingencies
Compiling Tender Documents
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to apprehend fully the concepts of taking-off quantities and billing of building and civil works.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The mode of delivery is through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through interim course assessments (assignments and tests) and a project report. The interim course assessments will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Muyonjo Geoffrey Mukiibi
Reading/Reference Materials
The Architectural Association of Kenya (1996). Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works, 2nd Edition, D.L. Patel Press (Kenya) Limited
Behangana N. R. Quantity Surveying in Practice , 2000
Building Quantities Explained, 5th Edition, by Ivor H. Seeley and Roger Winfield
CIV3201 Foundation Engineering
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU453006010060404
Course Description
In this course, students acquire knowledge and skills in planning and designing of economical and stable foundation of soils. It involves ground investigations (lab and field tests), providing solutions to difficult soils, prediction of structural behaviour loading the soil and construction aspects.
Objectives
Understand the physical, mechanical and mathematical principles of soils
Introduce the learners to different foundation systems both the shallow and deep types.
Measure soil properties in accordance with accepted standards
Apply the basic principles of Soil Mechanics, physics and mathematics in solving real Engineering problems.
Select and design appropriate foundation systems based on economy and safety
To introduce participants to the different soil retaining systems, their selection criteria and design.
To introduce the participants to different soil improvement techniques used on the different problematic soils.
Course Content
Introduction [6CH]
Review of Bearing capacity
Terms and definitions
Prantl, Terzaghi, Meyerhof and Brinch-Hansen analysis
Consolidation/settlement
Types of Foundations [8CH] 2.1 Classification of foundations - Strip, Raft, Pad and Pile foundations
Design of Shallow Foundations [10CH]
Essentials on design
Axially and Eccentrically loaded foundations
Design of Pile foundations [9CH]
Pile driving
Bearing capacity of piles (skin friction and end-bearing)
Pile groups
Earth retaining structures [12CH]
Types of structures
Lateral active and passive earth pressures 5. 3 Surcharge on backfill
Design of earth retaining structures, (Gravity walls, cantilever walls, walls with counter forts, etc)
Backfill drainages
Practicals [15CH]
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Perform consolidation analysis both time and stress dependent
Design a budget and proposal for a Geotechnical investigation
Design appropriate foundation systems based on ground-investigation data
Select appropriate ground improvement methods for problematic soils encountered in Engineering practice
Perform stability analysis for slopes and retaining walls using simple classical hand calculations and software.
Select boring depth , location and associated laboratory tests for simple construction projects Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Denis Kalumba Mr. Richard Kizza
Reading/Reference Materials
Bowles, J.E: Foundation Analysis and design, 4th Ed. Mac.Graw-Hill, 1988
Braja. M. Das: Principles of Foundation Engineering, 6th Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2003
Muni Budhu : Soil Mechanics and Foundations, 2nd Ed. John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2007
CIV3202 Group Design Project
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU453006010070304
Course Description
The class will be divided into groups of about ten students each, with a member of staff as the overall coordinator, who will assign supervisors to each of the groups. The groups will undertake a design project of an engineering structure that is intended to improve the quality of life in the environment from any of the fields of civil engineering. They will then prepare a design report in a specified format and make an oral presentation to members of staff.
Objectives
The overall objective of the course is to expose students to the engineering design process by assisting them to work in groups and assigning individuals responsibility and ensure they meet targets. This course is intended to train the students to:
identify an engineering problem and prepare a proposal
collect data and review existing relevant literature
propose alternative solutions and select the best solution to a problem
prepare a preliminary design of a engineering structure
prepare approximate bills of quantities and cost estimates
prepare a design report and oral presentation
Course Content
Problem Identification
Proposal Preparation
Data Collection and Literature Review
Alternative Solutions to a Problem
Preliminary Design and Cost Estimates
Design Report
Oral Presentation
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
work in groups, assign responsibilities and meet targets
learn patience, tolerance and teamwork
identify an engineering problem and prepare a proposal
collect data and review existing relevant literature
propose alternative solutions and select the best solution to a problem
prepare a preliminary design of a engineering structure
prepare approximate bills of quantities and cost estimates
prepare a design report and make oral presentations
Mode of teaching/delivery
The mode of delivery is through a few lectures offered at the beginning of the course and this is followed by fieldwork on a specific project.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through a group presentation and project report. The group presentation assessment will carry a total of 30% and final project report will carry 70% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Eng. Albert Rugumayo Mr. Moses Matovu
Reading/Reference Materials Handouts given by the Lecturer in charge.
CIV3203 Design of Structures II (Steel)
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU60006010060404
Course Description
The course deals with design principles of steel members and connections that are used in Civil infrastructure under different possible modes of loading.
Objectives
Create appreciation of the importance of steel as a structural material
Create appreciation of the shortcomings of steel and how to overcome them
Design various structural steel elements (tensile, compressive, bending members)
Design steel member connections, both bolted and welded
[2CH]
[2CH]
2.
Design Principles
Read at ease BS 5950 Part 1 and the CONSTRADO Structural Designer's Manual
Course Content 1. Introduction
History of steel development
Advantages and disadvantages of steel structures
Composition, classification and properties of steel
Steel sections (Hot rolled, compound, Built-up and Cold-rolled sections)
Types of steel structures
Design principles
Load types - Dead, Live (imposed), wind and other loads
Design theories - Elastic, plastic and Limit state design
Tension Members [6CH]
Design equation
Determination of net and effective areas - Net and Effective Areas, Staggered and non- staggered holes Rows of holes staggered, Holes staggered on two legs of an angle, Single angle connected through one leg, Angles connected along their length, Angles connected to each side of a gusset
Compression Members [6CH]
Introduction - Effective length and Limiting slenderness
Design theories - Buckling and section classifications, and imperfections
Design steps - Perry-Robertson formula
Bending Members [14CH]
Introduction - Names of beams, standard sections and beam section classification,
Design - Buckling and Section Classifications, Determination of moment Capacity, Lateral- Torsional Buckling, Biaxial Bending, Determination of Shear Capacity, Determination of Deflection Capacity, Buckling and Bearing of Web.
Connections [15CH]
Bolts - Black bolts, HSFB bolts and Oversize holes,
Riveting,
Design Theories,
Welding - Welding processes, Advantages/advantages, weld defects, Types of welded joints, types of welds, inspection and testing, welded joint design.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to carry out structural steel design in simple construction.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The mode of delivery is through lectures and tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through interim course assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. The interim course assessments will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry a total of 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff Prof. J.A. Mwakali Dr. Y. Nakuziraba
Reading/Reference Materials
T.J. MacGinley and T.C. Ang: Structural Steelwork: Design to Limit State Theory
L. Gardner and David Nethercot, Designers' Guide to EN 1993-1-1 Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures. ICE Publishing
Any Steel Designers' Manual with steel section properties
J.A. Mwakali: Steel structures: Notes for Civil Engineering Students, 1985. Makerere University
A. Hayward and F. Weare: Steel Detailers' Manual
BS 5950: Part 1: 2000 and its companion design guides from the British Steel Institute
BS 4360
Eurocode (EN 1990)
Eurocode 1 (EN 1991)
Eurocode 3 (EN 1993)
EN 10025
CIV 3204 Water Resources Engineering I
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU60006010060404
Course Description
This course is designed to review the fundamentals and practices of water resources engineering. Students explore water resources engineering processes in the theoretical and applied area in the fields of closed conduit (pipe) flow, open channel flow, surface water hydrology, water quality analyses, and groundwater flow. The water resources engineering curriculum is designed to prepare interested students for future careers in water supply, wastewater, floodplain, storm water, and groundwater management.
Objectives
To learn about water resources planning and consider Case Studies.
To learn about flood mitigation and flood routing.
To learn about hydrological modelling using deterministic and stochastic methods.
To learn about the occurrence of groundwater and to simulate different situations.
To learn about rural water supply and sanitation in Uganda
[3CH]
To learn about water resources management in Uganda.
Course Content
Case Studies in Africa
1.1 Benefits and Environmental Impacts
Flood Mitigation [6CH]
Causes and Impacts
Structural methods including extensive and intensive measures
Non- Structural Methods; Flood Plain Management; Flood Proofing, Flood Forecasting
Design of Hydraulic Structures
1. 5 Flood Forecasting in Developing Countries
Flood Routing
Hydraulic and Hydrologic Routing
Reservoir Routing
Channel Routing: Muskingum Equation
Deterministic Methods
Rainfall Runoff Relationships
Hydrographs
4. 3 Unit Hy drograph
Rational Method
5 Time Area Method
Stochastic Methods
1 Statistical Parameters
Return Period
Hydrological Data Series
Frequency Distributions
Flood Frequency Models
[9CH]
[9CH]
[9CH]
Flood Design Standards 5.7 Time Series Analysis
Groundwater [12CH]
Occurrence, Aquifers, the Groundwater Column
Darcy's Equation Hydraulic Conductivity, Measurement, Factors
Steady Groundwater Hydraulics, Dupuit's Theorem
Unsteady Flow
Pumping Test Analysis
Soils as Drainage Filters
Borehole Drilling Methods
Rural Water and Sanitation in Uganda
Government Policies
Institutional Framework
Sustainability
Appropriate Technologies
Key Issues
Case Studies
Water Resources of Uganda
Water Availability
Policy and Institutional Framework
Water Management Issues
Integrated Water Resources Management
Case Studies
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
To understand the steps involved in the planning of water resource project, its extent and environmental aspects and consider Case Studies.
To understand measures for mitigating floods and flood routing.
To introduce the concepts of hydrological modeling and to estimate stream flow using deterministic and stochastic methods.
To understand the occurrence of groundwater in nature and to simulate different situations.
To understand issues affecting rural water supply and sanitation in Uganda
To understand issues affecting water resources management in Uganda.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and practicals. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Eng. Albert Rugumayo Mr. Martin Tumutungire Mr. Michael Kizza
Reading/Reference Materials
Shaw, E.M., Hydrology in Practice, Chapman and Hall, 1994, London, UK
Mansell, M.G. Rural and Urban Hydrology, Thomas Telford, 2003, London, UK
Arora, K.R. Irrigation, Water Power and Water Resources Engineering, Standard Publishers, 2007, New Dehli, India.
[6CH]
[6CH]
Subramanya, K., Engineering Hydrology, 2nd Edition 2001,Tata McGraw Hill, New Dehli, India
Todd, D.K., Groundwater Hydrology, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1980, New York, USA.
Micheal, A.M., Irrigation Theory and Practice, Vikas Publishing House, 2003, New Dehli, India
Chow V. T., Maidment D., L. Mays, Applied Hydrology. Mc Graw Hill, 1988, New York, USA,
State of Environment Reports 1999-2008, National Environment Management Agency, Kampala, Uganda.
Water Sector Performance Report, 2009, Ministry of Water and Environment, Kampala, Uganda
Rugumayo, A.I., Lecture Notes, An Introduction to Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, 2010, Kampala, Uganda
CIV3205 Public Health Engineering I
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU453006010060404
Course Description
The course introduces sanitary engineering, in which the relationship between diseases, disease vectors and transmission routes are studied as well as engineering barriers to counter communicable disease transmission. The course covers: solid and hazardous waste management and its functional elements, i.e., generation, temporary storage, collection, transportation, treatment including recycling and ultimate disposal; water and wastewater quality characteristics / assessment - the physical, chemical and bacteriological quality parameters and their relevance in ensuring public health; and, onsite and sewered sanitation. Onsite sanitation covers the design and management of different types of non-water borne sanitation systems (traditional pit latrines and improved latrines, ROEC, compost latrines), water borne sanitation systems (aquaprivy, vaults, cesspools, septic tanks and pour flush toilets) and dry urine diverting ecological sanitation (ecosan) systems. Sewered sanitation covers the planning, design, operation and maintenance of waste stabilisation ponds (WSPs) for wastewater treatment. Lastly, the course introduces self-purification in surface water bodies.
Objectives
The objectives of the course are in line with the vision and mission of Makerere University, viz: to be the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa; and to provide innovative teaching, learning, research and services responsive to National and Global needs respectively.
The main objective of the course is to equip undergraduate students of the third year class of Civil engineering with the knowledge and skills to understand, appreciate and design interventions for solving public health and environmental challenges in society, namely;
The specific objectives are to enable students to:
be aware of the importance of environmental sanitation and interventions to prevent spread of infectious / communicable diseases,
to design interventions in solid and hazardous waste treatment and management,
Understand water and wastewater quality characteristics and their importance in ensuring good public health as well as environmental protection,
be aware of the various factors affecting the choice of sanitation systems and to plan and design onsite and off-site sanitation technology options in any given situation (rural, urban, semi/peri-urban areas, low-lying areas; rocky and collapsing formations; the poor, middle income and the rich) as well as treatment systems for excreta, wastewater and grey water,
choose appropriate sanitation and drinking water treatment units and processes for solving problems (i.e. improving sanitation and water supply) in communities,
understand how natural self-purification processes impact on water quality and the environmental factors that can be manipulated to improve the situation.
Course Content
1. Introduction to Sanitary Engineering [3CH]
Definitions, vectors and diseases, rodents, communicable diseases, sub-standard housing, In door ETS pollution.
Environmental transmission routes and measures to counter disease
Solid waste Management [6CH]
Solid waste generation rates and quantification, solid waste sorting, biodegradable and non- degradable waste.
Functional elements of solid waste management - generation, storage, collection, transportation, treatment and ultimate disposal
Composting and Hazardous waste management
Aspects of Water and waste water quality [6CH]
Physical and chemical water and wastewater characteristics
Bacteriological water and wastewater characteristics
Laboratory work
Onsite Sanitation [15CH]
Introduction - Objectives and definition of sanitation, historical developments in sanitation, sanitation coverage in Uganda, definition of sewage, sewage strength, factors affecting selection of a sanitation system.
Types of on-site sanitation systems - Various types of non-water borne (traditional pit latrines and improved latrines, ROEC, compost latrines) and water borne sanitation systems (aquaprivy, vaults, cesspools, septic tanks and pour flush toilets)
Ecological sanitation systems (Dry urine diverting ecosan systems)
Sewered (Offsite) Sanitation [15CH]
Introduction - Some definitions, contaminants of concern in wastewater treatment, Classifications and comparison of wastewater treatment methods
Waste stabilization ponds (WSPs) - Types and advantages of waste stabilization ponds, process of wastewater treatment in waste stabilization ponds, principles of pond design - Anaerobic, facultative and maturation ponds; pond lay out, pond construction, operation and maintenance of WSPs, Recent technology developments
Self-purification in surface water bodies
Practicals [15CH] The practicals shall be conducted on water and wastewater sampling, sample preparation and analysis using state-of-the-art analytical procedures and equipment.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
design environmental sanitation interventions to prevent spread of infectious / communicable diseases,
to design interventions in solid and hazardous waste treatment and management,
describe water and wastewater quality characteristics and their importance in ensuring good public health as well as environmental protection,
Understand the various factors affecting the choice of various sanitation systems and to plan and design onsite and off-site sanitation technology options in any given situation (rural, urban, semi/peri-urban areas, low-lying areas; rocky and collapsing formations; the poor, middle income and the rich) as well as treatment systems for excreta, wastewater and grey water,
Apply planning methods to choose appropriate sanitation and drinking water treatment units and processes for solving problems (i.e. improving sanitation and water supply) in communities,
Describe how natural self-purification processes impact on water quality and the environmental factors that can be manipulated to improve the situation.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals. Course delivery will be by use of state- of-the-art methods using power point presentations and student centred/learner-centred methods pedagogy.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark. The course work shall comprise of the assignments, tests/quizzes contributing 20% and the practicals shall contribute 20%.
Proposed Staff Dr. Charles Niwagaba Dr. Robinah Kulabako Mr. James Semuwemba Mr. Ronald Musenze
Reading/Reference Materials
Ali, M. (Ed.) 2004. Sustainable Composting. Case studies and guidelines for developing countries. The Water Engineering and Development Center (WEDC), Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK. ISBN 1 84380 071 3.
Benenson, A.S. 1985. Control of communicable diseases in man, 4th Edition.
Bitton, G. 1999. Wastewater Microbiology, 2nd Edition. Wiley-Liss Inc., New York. ISBN: 0-471-3247 1.
Bjorklund, A. 2002. The potential of using thermal composting for disinfection of separately collected faeces in Cuernacava, Mexico. Minor Field Studies No 200. Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, International Office. ISSN 1402-3237.
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Kulabako, N.R., Nalubega, M., Thunvik, R. 2004. Characterisation of peri-urban anthropogenic pollution in Kampala. In: Proceedings of the 30th WEDC International Conference, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Mara, D.D. 1976. Sewage Treatment in Hot Climates, John Wiley & Sons.
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Mara, D. (1976). Sewage Treatment in Hot Climates, John Wiley & Sons. ISBN-13: 9780471567844.
Mara, D. (1997). Design Manual for Waste Stabilisation Ponds in India. Lagoon Technology International Ltd. ISBN: 0 95 19869 10.
CIV3301 Industrial Training II
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU030003010060402
Course Description
This is similar to the one undertaken at level I. It introduces students to various technological skills in industries and provides on-the-job training and exposure.
Objectives
Expose students to practical aspects of engineering and construction activities
Provide an opportunity to students to relate the knowledge obtained during lectures to actual field operations
Create an understanding of the roles played by different project personnel during project execution
Enable students learn how to work in a team (casual workers, technicians, engineers, etc).
Teach students different engineering ethics necessary for career building
Enhance problem solving capacity of the students using available appropriate technology and surrounding conditions
Enable students to have a hands-on with tools and equipment not readily available in the University laboratories and are of great importance in the engineering field.
Enable students appreciate various challenges faced in the field and critical areas necessitating further research studies.
Course Content
The student is required to participate in the day-to-day activities at the organizations premises as a regular worker. This activity lasts at least eight (8) weeks (180 hours) starting immediately after the end of examination of Semester II of the second year of study.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
Identify and describe the major activities of the sections where he/she was attached
Describe the technical aspects of the training that was undertaken
Identify technical areas of improvement of the sections where he/she was attached
Write a clear and understandable training report
Mode of teaching/delivery
The student will be attached to an organization. During this, training is provided by the organizations personnel. The activity is closely supervised by a senior member of the organization as the industry supervisor. A member of the academic staff of the department is assigned to visit the organization at least two times and monitor the progress of the attachment. The student keeps a daily log of the activities which is reviewed weekly by the industry supervisor and academic supervisor during the visits.
Mode of Assessment
This shall be by the performance of the student in the organization (Industry supervisor assessment), Student's log book and a report written by the student after the training (Academic supervisor assessment). The Industry supervisor's assessment shall be 30% of the final mark while the Academic Supervisor's assessment shall be 70% of the final mark.
Proposed Staff
All Staff
CIV4101 Civil Engineering Management
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
The course comprises of Project Management (an overview of organisation theory, component characteristics of projects, coordination theory, organisational structures and introduction to procurement methods), Project Modelling (CPM and PERT methods, linear problems of transportation models and simplex technique types) and Site Management and Practice (supervision techniques, productivity, build-ability, and case studies on pre- site and site management).
Objectives
Describes the essential features of organizations
Creates an understanding of the factors shaping these features
Introduces the evolution of different organizational designs/types.
Creates an understanding of how managers may build and change organisations.
[4CH] [6CH]
[13CH]
Creates an understanding of how different organizational forms impact on the individual within organizations.
Course Content
Introduction to management
Principles and functions of management
Structures and relationships in organisations
Organizational theory overview
Evolution of management theory
Leadership theory 2. 3 Motivation theory
Group theory
Plant and equipment organization
Project management
Introduction to theory of Proj ect Management
Component characteristics of projects
Coordination devices
Organisational structures
Introduction to procurement methods
Project planning and scheduling [13CH]
Project Network Techniques - Project planning and modelling, AoA Networks, AoN Networks, Analysing AoA and AoN networks, Resource analysis, Preparing Ghant Charts,
Linear Programming - Linear problems, the transportation model (North-west corner solution method, Initial feasible solution, Degeneracy, Shadow costs, Vogel's approximation method, Special issues in the transportation problem), The Simplex technique.
Site management theory and practice [9CH]
Supervisory techniques - The project environment, Project start-up techniques Communication in the project hierarchy and outstanding information list (OIL)
Build-ability theory and case study
Productivity theory and examples
Construction site planning and assessment techniques
Site safety, health and welfare, employment legislation and incentive schemes
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Define Civil Engineering Management
Analyse component characteristics of projects
Understand project coordination devices and their importance
Conceptualise the different management hierarchies and their change consequences on spans of control
Explain the different design strategies that help to reduce the need for information
Understand and explain the complexity in conception and implementation of modern building and Civil engineering projects and therefore need for a Civil Engineering project manager.
Analyse the various contractual networks that are commonly found in construction projects.
Understand project modelling and explain different project network techniques
Understand the different characteristics of planning, differentiate between strategic plans and tactical plans
Relate site management theory and practice
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Hilary Bakamwesiga
Mr. Godfrey Mwesige
Reading/Reference Materials
Newcombe R., Langford, D and Fellows, R.: Construction Management, 1991
Harris, F. and McCaffer, R.: Modern Construction Management, 1999
Hannagan, T: Management: Concepts and Practices, 2008
Bennet, J.: Project Management, 1991
Murdoch, J. and Hughes, W.: Construction Contracts Law and Management, 2000
CIV4100 Civil Engineering Project I
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU303010060402CIV4200 Civil Engineering Project IIHours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU1206010060404
Course Description
In this course, final-year students perform a research project largely of their own design and direction in the field of engineering under the guidance of academic supervisors. Students submit a proposal at the beginning and a bound research report at the end summarizing their findings. They also deliver an oral presentation to a panel of examiners describing their research findings - one mini presentation at the end of semester I and a final presentation at the end of semester II.
Objectives
Main objective of the course is for the student to learn the art of problem solving through the scientific method of project formulation, data collection, analysis and drawing of conclusions and presenting of the findings through a public defence and technical report. Specific objectives include:
Do independent practical original research in Civil Engineering,
Review and appraise existing literature,
Develop research, analysis, writing and editing and organisation skills through an extended exploration of a single topic, and
Disseminate research findings through presentation and publication.
Course Content
Producing a research proposal clearly defining the problem, objectives and methodology, and securing the agreement of selected academic supervisors
Exploring an area that has hitherto not been investigated (new method, community welfare, poverty eradication, environmental preservation, new structure demonstrating a unique understanding of the subject matter, material technology, etc.)
Maintaining a research notebook, recording notes on material read, draft chapters, questionnaire responses, or other relevant material
Presenting a work-in-progress talk to their supervisors,
Submitting a project report by the specified deadline.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Independently formulate a research project out of a given problem, do a literature survey and develop a research proposal.
Carry out the research following the guidelines formulated in the proposal
Prepare a report and adequately defend its findings in front of a panel
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through weekly meetings between the student and academic supervisors during which discussions are held on student progress, point out gaps not addressed, ensure that student remains on track and planned activities.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through project proposal (10% of the final course mark), oral project presentation at the end of Semester I (10% of the final course mark) and oral final project presentation at the end of Semester II (20% of the final course mark), Project report following the University guidelines (60% of the final course mark).
Proposed Staff (Programme coordinators)
Dr. Naku Ziraba
Dr. Robinah Kulabako
Reading/Reference Materials
Several Internet links including "Conducting a Literature Review" from the Universities of Melbourne and that of the University of Toronto.
CIV4102 Civil Engineering Infrastructure Maintenance
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
This course considers the status and operation of public infrastructure facilities generally, with particular attention to the responsibilities and roles of public works engineers. It explores the relationships between the engineering, administrative (managerial and economic) and political aspects of public works management. It focuses on critical infrastructural issues like diagnosis, analysis and repair of civil infrastructure.
Objectives
Inculcate a maintenance culture in future engineers
Understand the techniques for monitoring the quality of construction of infrastructure
Know the characteristics and how to use some tools to evaluate the condition or state of infrastructure
Know how to reduce problems of construction and maintenance on infrastructure
Analyse and evaluate measures for rehabilitation of infrastructure like roads, building, bridges,
drainage systems, and others
Course Content
Diagnosis, assessment and repair of Civil Engineering Infrastructure [13CH]
TOC \o "1-3" \h \z Terminology, deterioration, process and diagnostic procedures [8CH]
Assessment procedures [8CH]
Some repair procedures [8CH]
Life cycle planning and maintenance management [8CH]
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to appreciate that maintenance of infrastructure is a prerequisite for its longevity and therefore important for prudent use of public and private resources.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Prof. Jackson Mwakali Dr. Denis Kalumba
Reading/Reference Materials
Cigolini, R.D.; Deshmukh, A.V.; Fedele, L.; McComb, S.A. (Eds.), Recent Advances in Maintenance and Infrastructure Management. Springer
Fedele, Lorenzo, Methodologies and Techniques for Advanced Maintenance. Springer
UN-Habitat, The Maintenance of infrastructure and its financing and cost recovery
Alan Molof, Infrastructure Maintenance and Repair of Public Works. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
CIV4103 Traffic and Transportation Engineering
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU60006010060404
Course Description
The traffic and transportation engineering course trains students to plan and conduct traffic management designs of different elements of streets, highways and abutting lands and the traffic operations thereon. The major control parameters in their planning and design include safety, convenience (comfort) and economic operation of freight and passengers.
Objectives
Enable students assess and understand traffic characteristics on roads and other facilities
Expose students to the conduct of traffic studies and analyses
Enable students to plan traffic operation controls and regulations
Design traffic handling facilities Equip students with the skills necessary to undertake administration and management of traffic.
Course Content
Introductory concepts [7 CH]
Scope of traffic engineering
Transportation administration
Road network
Road classification in Uganda
Traffic characteristics [7 CH] 2. 1 Vehicular characteristics
Road user characteristics
Road characteristics
Traffic studies and analysis [7 CH]
Traffic volume study
Traffic speed study
Origin and destination studies
Traffic capacity studies
Parking studies
Road accident studies
Transportation planning [7 CH]
Present year inventories
Trip generation
Trip distribution
Modal split
Network assignment
Level of service analysis [8CH]
Selection of Level of service
Multilane and suburban highways
Two lane highways
Service volume
Elements of traffic analysis [8 CH]
Traffic flow, speed and density
Basic traffic stream models
Models of traffic flow
Queuing theory and traffic flow analysis
Traffic analysis at highway bottlenecks
Signalised Intersections [10CH]
Pros and cons of signalization
Traffic control signal needs studies
D/D/1 queuing with arrivals below capacity
D/D/1 queuing with arrivals exceeding capacity
Probabilistic arrivals
Optimal traffic signal timing
Traffic signal timing in practice
Other traffic control devises
Highway lighting [6 CH]
Terminology
Basic lighting concepts
Design of highway lighting
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
% Carryout alignment design of two-lane highways considering safety and economy
Develop phase plans and timing for new signalized junctions as well as carrying out operational analysis of existing junctions
Carryout capacity analysis of roundabouts and other at-grade junctions
Understand the basic principles of traffic flow, and transportation planning as foundation for graduate specialization
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff Mr. Godfrey Mwesige Ms. May Namutebi
Reading/Reference Materials
Gurcharan, S., (2004). Highway Engineering, Standard Publishers Distributors.
Ministry of Works, Housing and Communications (2005), Road design manual Vol. 1; Geometric Design Manual. Republic of Uganda.
Roess, R.P., Prassas, E.S. & McShane, W.R., (2004). Traffic Engineering. Third Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall.
Transportation Research Board (2000). Highway Capacity Manual. Metric Units.
CIV4104 Public Health Engineering II
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU453006010060404
Course Description
This course introduces concepts of planning and design of water and wastewater treatment systems, design concepts and calculations of water transmission and distribution systems. It also covers wastewater conveyance systems and creates awareness of environmental aspects of water supply and wastewater management projects.
Objectives
introduce concepts in the planning and design of water and wastewater treatment systems
introduce the design criteria for water supply and wastewater treatment systems and thereafter the design of unit processes in conventional water and wastewater treatment systems
introduce the design concepts and calculations of water transmission and distribution systems including net work configurations, balancing of distribution systems and pumping systems as well as detailed design of the systems
enable the students to understand the design of wastewater conveyance systems
enable the students to be aware of environmental aspects of water and wastewater systems and use them to conduct environmental impact assessments for water supply and wastewater projects
Course Content
1. Planning of Water Supply and Wastewater Management Systems [6CH]
Introduction/Definitions, community planning, functional and definitive planning, constraints of project planning, planning and design considerations
Basis of volume-design period, Design population, Design demand, Peaking factors,
Sustainability of water and wastewater management system
Design of Water Treatment Plants [10CH]
Objectives of treatment of drinking water, characteristics of different water sources, Intake works-Ground and surface water sources
Aeration and Gas Transfer
Coagulation and Flocculation
Sedimentation- Discrete, hindered and flocculent settling
Filtration- Mechanical filtration, slow sand filtration, rapid sand filtration
Disinfection- Physical and chemical methods of drinking water disinfection
Water Transport and Distribution [10CH]
Introduction, pipe materials and fittings, network configurations/layouts (Branched vs Grid systems)
Network design- Layout of networks, hydraulic formulae for network calculations, distribution systems i.e., gravity flow vs pumped systems, Branched vs Grid systems, equivalence method, Hardy-cross method, Reservoirs and pumping stations
Wastewater Collection and Transportation [4CH] 4. 1 Sewer layout and appurtenances
Types of collection systems
Design of sewer systems (Separate vs Combined)
Design of Wastewater Treatment Plants [10CH]
Review of treatment plant layout
Design of suspended growth/activated sludge systems, O & M of activated sludge systems
Design of attached growth/trickling filter systems, sludge treatment and disposal
Environmental Impact Assessments [5CH]
Definitions
Why EIAs?
Projects likely to be exempted from EIAs vs those where EIAs are a must
The EIA process (screening, EI study, Decision making), some case studies
7. Field excursions / Practicals [15CH]
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
plan and select a combination/combinations of appropriate unit treatment processes in a given situation (for both water and wastewater) and design conventional water and wastewater treatment systems,
design wastewater conveyance, water transmission/distribution systems and pumping systems,
understand environmental aspects of water supply and wastewater systems and know how to carry out environmental impact assessment for water and wastewater projects.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and field excursions. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff Dr. Robinah Kulabako Dr. Charles Niwagaba Mr. Herbert Kalibbala
Mr. James Semuwemba
Reading/Reference Materials
DWD (Directorate of Water Development) (2000). Water Supply Design Manual, 1st Edition.
Twort, A.C., Law, F. M., Crowley, F. W (1985). Water Supply, 3rd Edition, Edward Arnold Publishers.
Metcalf & Eddy (2003). Wastewater Engineering: Collection, Treatment, Disposal and reuse, McGraw-Hill, New York.
Jo Smet and Christine van Wijk (Editors) (2002). Small Community Water Supplies, Technology, People and Partnerships, Technical Paper series No. 40, International Reference Centre (IRC) for Community Water Supply and Sanitation, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
Walski M. T., Chase V. D., Savic A. D. (2001). Haestad methods - Water Distribution Modeling. First Edition. Haestad Press, Waterbury, CT, USA. IABN 0-9657580-4-4.
Canter, L. W. (1996). Environmental Impact Assessment, 2nd Edition. McGraw-Hill International (Singapore).
Glasson J., Therivel R., Chadwick A. (1996). Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment, 4th Edition. UCL Press Limited.
NEMA (1997). Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment in Uganda. Printed by The leading Edge, Nasser Road, Kampala, Uganda.
Ahmed F. M., Rahman M., (2000). Water Supply and Sanitation, Rural and Low Income Urban Communities, 1st Edition, ITN-Bangladesh.
WHO (1984). Guidelines of Drinking-Water Quality, Vol.1-3, WHO Geneva.
CIV4105 Design of Structures III (Timber and Masonry)
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
This course is intended to cover the basic design of structural elements constructed of masonry and timber. The extensive use of masonry and timber in building construction renders the course on design of masonry and timber structures an important part in training of a well rounded and practical degree in Civil engineering. Naturally, the course is divided into two parts, namely masonry and timber.
Objectives
Introduce the nature and inherent characteristics of masonry in relation to BS 5628 leading to a practical design and detailing of masonry building structures.
Introduce the nature and inherent characteristics of timber in relation to requirement of structural Eurocodes leading to a practical design and detailing of timber structural components.
Course Content
MASONRY
Structural Masonry [4CH]
Materials
Structural Forms
Material Properties
Limit State Design
Axially Loaded Walls [6CH]
Design Criteria
Single-Leaf Masonry Walls
2. 3 Stiffened Single-Leaf Masonry Walls
Cavity Walls, including Jointed Wall and Grouted Cavity Walls
Walls subjected to Concentrated Walls
Masonry Column
Laterally Loaded Walls [7CH]
Design Criteria
Single-Leaf Wall
Stiffened Single-Leaf Wall
Cavity Wall
Single-Leaf Wall with Pre-Compression
Free Standing Boundary Wall
Walls Containing Openings
Reinforced and Prestressed Masonry [5CH]
Reinforced Masonry
Reinforced Masonry Beam
Reinforced Masonry Wall
Prestressed Masonry
TIMBER
Wood Buildings [4CH]
Design Loads: Gravity Loads (Dead Loads and Live Loads)
Deflection Criteria
Lateral Loads (Wind Loads, Earthquake and Load Combinations
Properties of Wood & Grading of Timber [4CH]
Classification of trees
Cellular makeup
Effects of Moisture and shrinkage
Growth characteristics and defects
Strength modifiers for natural defects
Grading of Timber
Structural Glue-Laminated Timber [4CH]
Sizes of Glulam members
Fabrication
Design Parameter
Elements Design [5CH]
Bending Elements (beams, girders and built-up beam sections)
Axial Loaded Elements (Tension; Tension + Bending)
Axial Loaded Elements (Compression; Compression + Bending)
Nailed and Bolted Connections [6CH]
Types of Nails
Factors affecting strength
Laterally Loaded Connections
Withdrawal Type Connections
Spacing Requirements
Bolted Connection
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
design and detail masonry building structures according to requirements of BS 5628.
design and detail timber structures and components according to requirements of Eurocode EC5.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba Mr. Feriha Mugisha
Reading/Reference Materials
Design of Structural Masonry by W.M.C. McKenzie
Design of Structural Timber to Eurocode 5 by William M C McKenzie and Binsheng Zhang
CIV4106 Hydrology II
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
This course is intended to make students appreciate the advanced statistical methods and systems approach in the analysis and design of hydrologic problems. Urban runoff models will be used to develop storm water management systems. Climate systems will be modelled and projected changes, with their impacts and mitigation measures discussed. Models for water quality will also be discussed.
Objectives
To learn about advanced statistical methods in the estimation and prediction of hydrologic variables
To learn about the systems approach in analyzing and forecasting hydrologic variables.
To learn about runoff models in urban hydrology and their applications.
To learn about climate change through the modelling of the climate system
To learn about water quality modeling and solute transport.
Course Content
1. Advanced Statistical Methods [10CH]
Data requirements in Hydrology
Time Series Modelling
Estimation Theory
Testing of a Hypothesis
2. Hydrologic Systems [10CH]
Systems Analysis
Classification of Models
Linear Models
Rainfall Runoff Models
3. Urban Hydrology [10CH]
Urban surface runoff models
Storm water Management
Operations and Maintenance
4. Climate Change [9CH]
Climate Systems and Models
Observed and Projected Changes
Impacts and Responses 4.4 Adaptation and Mitigation
5. Water Quality Modelling [6CH]
Modelling
Solute Transport
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
apply advanced statistical methods in the estimation and prediction of hydrologic variables
apply the systems approach in analyzing and forecasting hydrologic variables.
know the runoff models used in urban hydrology and their applications to storm water management.
appreciate climate change through the modelling of the climate system with projected changes, their impacts and mitigation measures.
model water quality and solute transport
Mode of Delivery
The mode of delivery is through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
References
Shaw, E.M., Hydrology in Practice, Chapman and Hall, 1994, London, UK
Mansell, M.G. Rural and Urban Hydrology, Thomas Telford, 2003, London, UK
Subramanya, K., Engineering Hydrology, 2nd Edition 2001, Tata McGraw Hill, New Dehli, India.
Haan, C.T. Statistical Methods in Hydrology, Iowa University Press 2002, Iowa, USA
Wilson, E.M., Engineering Hydrology, 4th Edition, Macmillan, 1996, London, UK.
Duggal, K.N., Soni, J.P., Elements of Water Resources Engineering, New Age Publishers, 2007, Dehli, India.
Singh, V. P. Hydrologic Systems, Prentice-Hall Englewood Cliffs,1989 New Jersey, USA
Rugumayo, A.I., Lecture Notes, An Introduction to Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, Lecture Notes, Kampala, 2010
CIV4201 Civil Engineering Law
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU60006010060404
Course Description
This course covers aspects of construction law and its applicability in Civil Engineering projects. It includes aspects of professional conduct and ethics, contract procurement and conditions of contract.
Objectives
Appreciate the role of engineers, local authorities, insurance companies and other stakeholders in enforcement of the law in construction.
Know the role of engineers in transforming society
Understand the laws of procurement and contracts
Understand the law of contract and tendering process Manage the tendering process and contract
Course Content
Civil Engineering and the law [20CH]
Professional Ethics
Legal responsibility for engineers
Responsibility of local authorities
Insurance
The Law of Torts
Codes of Ethics
Environmental laws
Labour laws [10CH]
Workman's compensation
Risk and moral responsibility
Gender issues
Law of contract [20CH]
Contract management
Contract procurement - FIDIC/ICE Conditions of Contract
Subcontracting and subcontracting agreement
The role of client/customer, the contractor, subcontractor, Suppliers and consultants
Engineer's professional responsibilities and fees
Liability and indemnity
Claims, Disputes and their resolutions
4. Tendering [10CH]
Types of contract and basis of tender
Contractual agreement
Contract management
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Understand the roles and obligations of different participants on a construction project
Get applied knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration locally and internationally
Appreciate the contractual relations between different parties on a construction project
Understand the engineers professional and moral obligations in the construction industry
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Eng. Dans Naturinda
Reading/Reference Materials
Murdoch J & Hughes W. (1994), Construction Contracts - Law and Management, E & FN Spon, London
Tuhumwire W. (1995), Elements of the Law of Contract, WIT Publications, Kampala
Hibberd (1990), Contractor's Design Liability under the Standard Forms of Building Contract, CIOB, Technical Information Service, TIS No 118.
Fenn P & Gameson R., Construction Conflicts Management and Resolution
Horgan M. O., Competitive Tendering for Engineering Contracts
Horgan M. O. & Roulston F. R., The Foundations of Engineering Contracts
Knocke J., Post-Construction Liability and Insurance
Masterman J. W. E., Introduction to Building Procurement Systems
Pike A., Practical Building Forms and Agreements
Stephenson D. A., Arbitration Practice in Construction Contracts
Trickery G., The Presentation and Settlement of Contractors' Claims
CIV4202 Water Resources Engineering II
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
This course is intended to build on the earlier courses of hydrology and water resources engineering by discussing more of the recent applications in water resources management. These include advanced techniques for groundwater assessment, integrated water resource management, remote sensing techniques and global information systems, hydropower engineering, river engineering and rainwater harvesting.
Objectives
To learn about advanced techniques for assessing groundwater availability
To learn about the principles of integrated water resource management
To learn about remote sensing and GIS concepts
To learn about hydropower and river engineering
To learn about irrigation and drainage management
To learn about rainwater harvesting
Course Content
Groundwater [9CH]
Geophysical Surveys
Well Design and Construction
Contaminant Flow and Remediation
Groundwater Models
5 Groundwater Quality
Integrated Water Resources Management [6CH]
Definitions and Case Studies
Water Economics
3 Health And Agriculture 2.4 Water Governance
3. Remote Sensing Techniques [9CH]
Digital Image Processing
Geographic Information Systems
Spatial Analysis
Applications
Hydropower Engineering [6CH]
Planning and the Environment
Design Components
Types of Dams
River Engineering [6CH] 5. 1 River Hydraulics
5. 2 River Mechanic s
River Surveys and Models
River Management
Irrigation and Drainage [6CH]
Crop Water Requirements
Irrigation Practice
Soil Water Plant Relationships
Salinity in Soils
Water Application
Drainage Systems
Rainwater Harvesting [3CH]
Benefits
System Components
Quality
Agriculture and Domestic Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
To appreciate advanced techniques for assessing groundwater availability
To appreciate the principles of integrated water resource management
To apply remote sensing and GIS techniques
To apply techniques in hydropower and river engineering
To design irrigation and drainage schemes
To design rainwater harvesting schemes
Mode of teaching/delivery
The mode of delivery is through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. A. Rugumayo Mr. Max Kigobe Mr. Michael Kizza References
Shaw, E.M., Hydrology in Practice, Chapman and Hall, 1994, London, UK
Mansell, M.G. Rural and Urban Hydrology, Thomas Telford, 2003, London, UK
Arora, K.R. Irrigation, Water Power and Water Resources Engineering, Standard Publishers, 2007, New Dehli, India.
Subramanya, K., Engineering Hydrology, 2nd Edition 2001,Tata McGraw Hill, New Dehli, India
Todd, D.K., Groundwater Hydrology, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1980, New York, USA.
Julien, P. Y., River Mechanics ,Cambridge University Press, 2002, Cambridge UK
Rugumayo, A.I., An Introduction to Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, Lecture Notes, Kampala, 2010
CIV4203 Civil Engineering Economics
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU
45004510060403
Course Description
Engineering Economics course introduces students to economics principles and methods, and accounting principles which will enable them to understand the socio-economic environment.
Objectives
understand economic and accounting principles
carry out a cost analysis and estimation of project costs
Course Content
1. Introduction of Economics [15CH]
History of economic thought and definition of economics
Macro and Micro economic
Economics laws and applications
Assumptions and methods of economics
Cost benefit analysis, prices, wages, rent, interest and profit
Economic planning and development
2. The social framework [8CH]
Population, allocation of economic resources, demand and supply concepts
The structure, organization and ownership the means of production
National income, GDP, GNP
Accounting [15CH]
Its components and determinants
Methods of estimating costs
Single price methods - annual rate of return
Unit methods
Superficial area methods
Elemental methods
Approximate methods
Introduction to cost planning and cost control techniques [7CH]
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the various investment decision criteria.
Use capital budgeting techniques to analyse the profitability of any investment.
Use MS-Excel to build cash flow models that can be used for investment decision making and valuation.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Muyonyo Geoffrey Mukiibi Reading/Reference Materials
Brealey, Myers and Allen (2008). Principles of Corporate Finance (9th ED). McGraw-Hill, New York.
S. Lumby (1994). Investment Appraisal and Financing Decisions, Chapman & Hall, London.
CIV4204 Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Management
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
This course deals with ecosystems-life support systems in the environment, water quality management, air pollution and control, noise pollution, land use & control of soil pollution, wetlands use and management, environmental legislation and policies, environmental impact analysis and monitoring of development projects.
Objectives
Understand the major causes of environmental pollution and its impacts locally and globally.
Appreciate the range of pollution mitigation strategies (Best Management Practices).
Introduce the legislation designed to protect the environment both locally and internationally
Introduce the economic aspects of pollution and its control and the role of environmental assessments and education in pollution control.
Course Content
1. Introduction and definitions [5CH]
Ecosystems
Natural cycles (Biogeochemistry, hydrologic, nitrogen, carbon and sulphur)
2. Environmental legislation, policies and guidelines [5CH]
Acts (Environment, Water, Mining etc)
Conventions
Policies
Institutions
3. Environmental impact analysis [5CH]
Definitions
Objectives
Components and Process
Tools
Environment Audit Introduction
Environmental monitoring of construction works [5CH]
Stages of construction
Pollution sources, effects and control
Water pollution control [5CH]
Water quality and effluent standards
Pollution sources, effects and control
Waste load allocations [4CH]
Point and Non-Point sources
Mass balance
System models
Air pollution and control [4CH]
Air quality
Pollution sources, effects and control Noise pollution
[4CH]
8.
8.1 Pollution sources, effects and control
Wetlands protection [4CH]
Types of wetlands
Importance of wetlands
Wetlands in Uganda
Wetland protection
Control of land use/soil pollution [4CH] 10.1 Pollution sources, effects and control
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Identify environment pollution, causes and related impacts in a given situation
Identify and plan for pollution mitigation measures
Design for pollution control systems in a civil engineering project
Use environmental protection tools such as EIA
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and practicals. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff Dr. Robinah Kulabako Dr. Charles Niwagaba Mr. Herbert Kalibbala Mr. Ronald Musenze
Reading/Reference Materials
Environmental Engineering, 1998 by Gerard Kiely, McGraw Hill International editions, 979 pp.
Environmental Engineering and Sanitation by Joseph A. Salvato. Fourth Edition. John Wiley & Sons, 1418 pp.
The Civil Engineering Handbook, 1995, W.F. Chen (Editor-in-Chief), CRC Press.
Environmental Chemistry - a global perspective by Gary W. vanLoon & Stephen J. Duffy, Second edition, 515 pp.
NEMA Laws and Regulations. Uganda National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) website: HYPERLINK "http://www.nemaug.org"http://www.nemaug.org
Bruce, N., Perez-Padilla, R., Albalak, R. 2000. Indoor air pollution in developing countries: a major environmental and public health challenge. Bulletin of the World health Organisation 78(9), 1078-1092.
Cairncross, S., Feachem,, R.G. 1993. Environmental Engineering in the Tropics, An introductory Text, John Wiley & Sons.
CIV4206 Introductory Dynamics of Structures
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit UnitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMCU45004510060403
Course Description
This course deals with effects of dynamic loads (particularly earthquakes) on structures and the basis of seismic building codes
Objectives
Enable the student to acquire an understanding of the dynamic effects on structures
Introduce the students to the fundamental analysis methods of dynamic systems
Introduce the students to seismic effects and to the design of seismic resistant systems.
Course Description
Basic Concepts
Static vs. Dynamic System
Mass, Stiffness and Damping
Linear and Non-linear systems
Methods of Discretisation
2. 1 Degrees of Freedom
Lumped Mass Approach
Generalised Displacements
[5CH]
[6CH]
Finite Element Method
Single Degree of Freedom Systems [8CH]
Equation of motion
Single Degree of freedom system with force input
Simple Pendulum system and other example of SDOF
Direct equilibration method
Energy method of formulating the equation of motion
Solutions to Equations of Motion [6CH]
Undamped and damped free vibration response
Response to Harmonic and Periodic loading
5. Multi Degrees of Freedom Systems [8CH]
5. 1 Equations of Motion for simple 2DOF system
Eigen values and Eigen vectors
Damping in MDOF Systems
6. Applications [12CH]
Influence of support excitation
Accelerometers and Displacement meters
Earthquakes, earthquake effects and Seismic Codes
Seismic Coefficient Method
Base isolation systems
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Create simpler computer models for engineering structures
Better appreciate the seismic codes of practice
Apply the theory in the design of earthquake resistant systems
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and assignments.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Moses Matovu Prof. J. A. Mwakali
Reading/Reference Materials
Handout from the lecturer
Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, by A. Chopra
Structural Dynamics and Vibrations in Practice by Douglas Thorby
Elements of Vibration analysis by L. Meirovitch
Protection of Educational Buildings Against Earthquakes, a manual for designers and builders
US 319: Seismic code ofpractice for structural designs
CIV4209 Human Resources Management and Entrepreneurship
Hours per SemesterWeighted Total MarkWeighted Exam MarkWeighted Continuous Assessment MarkCredit unitsLHPHTHCHWTMWEMWCMCU45004510060403
Course Description
Human resource management is concerned with managing people effectively in the workplace. This function is carried out by most managers in organisations. However, it is the duty of a specialist human resource manager to provide advice, guidance, assistance and support on employment matters to all those who have direct responsibility for the management of people in the organisation.
Objectives
Emphasize skills and knowledge in human resource management
Introduce entrepreneurship education
Course Content
Introduction [5CH]
Nature of entrepreneurship and human resource management
Human Resource Planning
Employment Legislation [10CH] 2. 1 Employment law
Civil rights legislation
Employee protection laws
Human Resource Recruitment, Development and Management [15CH]
Staffing
Recruitment
Compensation
Progressive test
Managing Human Assets and Performance [15CH]
Essentials of entrepreneur
Developing a new venture business plan
Business plan and formation
Productivity and total quality management
Labour-management relations
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
Evaluate the History and Evolution of Human Resource Development
Differentiate between Human Resource Management and Personnel Management
Understand the linkage between Human Resource Management and Business Strategy
Describe the basic scope and implications of major employment laws.
Describe the legal restrictions governing employment including civil rights and employee protection laws
Develop a human resource plan and design a valid staffing, recruitment and selection system.
Understand the need of Training and Development in of individuals in organizations
Analyze common selection methods.
Identify techniques and approaches to employment interviewing.
Design and implement a compensation system that is equitable, legal, motivating, and cost-benefit effective.
Analyse the different disciplinary actions against employees and their consequences
Understand principles in developing a good a business plan
Provide guidelines for employee discharge and termination
Evaluate productivity and total quality management
Design and implement a Labour-management relations strategy
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials. Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Hilary Bakamwesiga
Reading/Reference Materials
Dessler, G., Cole, N., and Sutherland, V. (2002). Human resources management in Canada (8th ed.). Scarborough: Prentice-Hall
Beardwell, I, Holden, L and Clay don, T (2004). Human Resource Management - A contemporary approach (4th ed), Financial Times Prentice Hall, Harlow
Bratton, J. and Gold, J (2003). Human Resource Management - theory and practice, Macmillan
Rob Adams, (2002). A Good Hard Kick in the Ass: Basic Training for Entrepreneurs, Crown Business
10 RESOURCES
Facilities
The Department, under the Faculty of Technology is housed in the old Faculty of Technology Building with additional laboratory and office space in the New Faculty of Technology extension (Environmental Engineering). Details of the available infrastructure within the Department are presented in Table 4.
Staffing
The Department has staff members that are sufficient to handle the courses under the programme. Where need arises, staff from other units of the University and part-time staff (in exceptional circumstances) are planned to be engaged in the teaching. The detailed list of staff is given in Table 5.
Table 4 Current infrastructure status
Infrastructure itemNumber of roomsArea Coverage (m2)CommentsLecture room space4300Additional space to be acquired in the new building
Soil Mechanics Lab1180New Equipment to be acquired through the Presidential Pledge InitiativeMaterials Lab1140New Equipment to be acquired through the Presidential Pledge InitiativeHydraulics Lab1140New Equipment to be acquired through the Presidential Pledge InitiativeSome state of the artPublic Health and Environmental Engineering Labequipment available with some few still needed. This is1160to be acquired through the Presidential Pledge Initiative, Millenium Science Initiative and development Partners (Sida, Italian Cooperation).Computer Lab (School of Engineering)16080 computers, available and over 100 m2 needed. Additional space will be available in the new building.E-Lab (School of Engineering)16050 computers, 1 LCD projectorOffice space8450Quite sufficient Table 5 List of Staff
SNName of Teaching StaffQualificationFull or Part timeField of SpecializationAcademic RankYears of Service as at 20101J. A. MwakaliBSc, MSc, PhDFull-timeStructuresProfessor262N. G. KatashayaBSc, MSc, PhDFull-timeWater Resources EngineeringProfessor113U. BagampaddeBSc, MSc, PhDFull-timeHighway EngineeringSen. Lecturer164Y. NakuzirabaBSc, MSc, PhDFull-timeStructuresSen. Lecturer105D. TindiwensiBSc, MSc, PhDFull-timeConstruction ManagementSen. Lecturer156B. MangeniBSc, MSc, PhDFull-timeWater Resources Eng.Lecturer257D. KalumbaBSc, MSc, PhDFull-timeGeotechnical EngineeringLecturer168P. MujugumbyaBSc, MScFull-timeStructuresLecturer209M. KigobeBSc, MSc , PhDFull-timeWater Resources EngineeringLecturer710C. NiwagabaBSc, MSc, PhDFull-timePublic Health/ Environmental EngineeringLecturer911H. KalibbalaBSc, MScFull-timePublic Health/ Environmental EngineeringAssist. Lec.912M. KizzaBSc, MScFull-timeWater Resources EngineeringAssist. Lec.913M. MatovuBSc, MScFull-timeStructuresAssist. Lec.914R. MusenzeBSc, MScFull-timePublic Health/ Environmental EngineeringAssist. Lec.215J. SemuwembaBSc, MScFull-timePublic Health/ Environmental EngineeringAssist. Lec.516R. KulabakoBSc, MSc, PhDFull-timePublic Health/ Environmental EngineeringAssist Lec.1417M. TumutungireBSc, MScFull-timeWater Resources Eng.Assist. Lec.6 18M. NamutebiBSc, MScFull-timeHighway EngineeringAssist. Lec.1219G. KasangakiBSc, MScFull-timeGeotechnical EngineeringAssist. Lec.620A. BuryegyeyaBSc, MScFull-timeWater Resources Eng.Assist. Lec421G. MuyonjoBSc, MScFull-timeConstruction MgtAssist. Lec422R. KizzaBSc, MScFull-timeGeotechnical EngineeringAssist. Lec323F. MugishaBSc, MScFull-timeWater Resources Eng.Assist. Lec424H. AlinaitweBSc, MSc, PhDPart-timeConstruction MgtSen. Lecturer625A. RugumayoBSc, MSc, PhDPart-timeWater Resources Eng.Lecturer1326H. BakamwesigaBSc, MScPart-timeEnvironmental MgtAssist. Lec.527P. MusaasiziBSc, MScPart-timesvw¡¢ÁÂêë ' ( ) = ? r s Æ Ç è é ê ë
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