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Available courses

Life skills

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Course Title: Life Skills

Course Code: LS 100

Course Description:

This course is designed to equip students with essential skills needed for personal, academic, and professional success. Topics include effective communication, time management, financial literacy, decision-making, goal setting, critical thinking, problem-solving, health and wellness, and interpersonal relationships. Through interactive activities and real-world applications, students will develop the confidence and competence necessary to navigate everyday challenges and make informed life choices.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Hours: 3

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution techniques

Develop and manage a personal budget

Apply decision-making and problem-solving strategies

Set achievable personal and career goals

Practice habits that promote physical and emotional well-being

Course Outline:

Life Skills Course Outline

Course Title: Life Skills for Personal and Professional Development
Duration: 10 Weeks (Can be adjusted)
Target Audience: Teens, young adults, or general adult learners

Week 1: Introduction to Life Skills

  • Definition and importance of life skills
  • Setting personal goals
  • Self-awareness and self-esteem

Week 2: Communication Skills

  • Verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Active listening
  • Assertiveness and respectful disagreement

Week 3: Decision-Making and Problem Solving

  • Steps in effective decision-making
  • Creative problem-solving techniques
  • Evaluating outcomes

Week 4: Time Management and Organization

  • Prioritizing tasks
  • Creating schedules and to-do lists
  • Avoiding procrastination

Week 5: Financial Literacy

  • Budgeting basics
  • Saving and managing money
  • Understanding credit and debt

Week 6: Stress Management and Emotional Well-being

  • Identifying stressors
  • Coping strategies
  • Mindfulness and relaxation techniques

Week 7: Healthy Relationships

  • Building trust and respect
  • Conflict resolution
  • Setting boundaries

Week 8: Job Readiness and Career Skills

  • Resume writing and cover letters
  • Interview skills
  • Workplace etiquette

Week 9: Health and Hygiene

  • Nutrition and physical fitness
  • Personal hygiene
  • Substance abuse awareness

Week 10: Civic Responsibility and Community Involvement

  • Citizenship and social responsibility
  • Volunteering and activism
  • Setting long-term personal and community goals

General Building construction

Course Title: General Building Construction

Course Code: CON 101

Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to general building construction practices, materials, and methods. Students will learn about residential and commercial construction processes, including site preparation, foundations, structural framing, roofing, and finishing systems. Emphasis is placed on safety standards, building codes, blueprint reading, and sustainable construction practices. The course combines classroom instruction with hands-on training to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Hours: 3

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the phases of a construction project from planning to completion

Identify and use common construction materials and tools

Interpret basic construction drawings and specifications

Apply OSHA safety standards on construction sites

Demonstrate basic construction skills through lab activities

COUSE OUTLINE :

Course Title: General Building Construction 1
Course Code: GBC 101
Duration: 12–16 weeks
Level: Introductory
Credit Hours: 3

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to Building Construction

  • Overview of the construction industry
  • Types of building structures
  • Roles and responsibilities on a construction site

Week 2: Construction Site Safety

  • OSHA regulations and safety protocols
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Hazard identification and accident prevention

Week 3: Tools and Equipment

  • Identification and proper use of hand and power tools
  • Maintenance and storage of tools

Week 4: Construction Materials

  • Properties and uses of wood, concrete, steel, and masonry
  • Selection of materials for different building types

Week 5: Reading Construction Drawings

  • Introduction to blueprints and technical drawings
  • Symbols, scales, and measurements

Week 6: Site Preparation and Earthworks

  • Site layout and surveying
  • Excavation and grading
  • Foundation planning

Week 7: Foundations

  • Types of foundations (shallow vs. deep)
  • Concrete formwork and reinforcement basics

Week 8: Structural Framing – Wood and Steel

  • Wall, floor, and roof framing techniques
  • Structural components and connections

Week 9: Masonry Construction

  • Block and brickwork fundamentals
  • Mortar mixing and laying techniques

Week 10: Roofing Systems

  • Types of roofs and roof trusses
  • Roofing materials and installation methods

Week 11: Windows, Doors, and Exterior Finishes

  • Types and installation of doors and windows
  • Cladding and weatherproofing

Week 12: Interior Finishing Basics

  • Drywall, plaster, and painting
  • Flooring and ceiling systems

Week 13: Sustainability in Building Construction

  • Green building materials and practices
  • Waste management on construction sites

Week 14: Review and Practical Assessment

  • Recap of major topics
  • Hands-on construction exercises

Week 15–16: Final Exam and Project Presentation

  • Written exam covering all course content
  • Group or individual construction project presentations.

Transport Engineering

Course Title: Transport Engineering
Course Code: CE 305
Course Description:
This course introduces the principles and practices of transport engineering, focusing on the planning, design, operation, and management of transportation systems. Key topics include traffic flow theory, highway design, transportation planning, public transit systems, and sustainable mobility. Students will learn analytical and modeling techniques to evaluate transportation infrastructure and develop efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible transport solutions.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Civil Engineering or equivalent
Credit Hours: 3
Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the fundamentals of traffic flow and transportation system design
  • Apply transportation planning methods and travel demand forecasting
  • Design basic highway and intersection layouts using engineering standards
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of various modes of transportation
  • Analyze the environmental and social impacts of transportation projects.

Course Outline:

Course Title: Transport Engineering 3

Level: Undergraduate – Year 3 or 4
Duration: 12–14 Weeks
Prerequisites: Transport Engineering 1 & 2 or equivalent
Course Description:
This course provides advanced knowledge in traffic flow theory, transport system design, and traffic management techniques. It integrates modeling, simulation, and real-world applications in transportation engineering.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Analyze and model traffic flow and congestion
  • Design efficient intersections and signal systems
  • Apply traffic simulation tools
  • Evaluate transport system performance and safety
  • Propose traffic management and control strategies

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to Advanced Transport Engineering

  • Overview of transport systems
  • Scope and challenges in modern traffic engineering

Week 2: Traffic Flow Theory

  • Fundamental diagrams: flow, speed, density
  • Macroscopic and microscopic models

Week 3: Traffic Stream Characteristics

  • Time and space headway
  • Gap acceptance theory
  • Capacity analysis

Week 4: Intersection Design Principles

  • Unsignalized and signalized intersections
  • Roundabouts and interchanges

Week 5: Traffic Signal Design

  • Signal timing concepts
  • Webster’s method
  • Coordination of signals (green waves)

Week 6: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

  • Components and functions of ITS
  • Traffic detection and surveillance technologies

Week 7: Traffic Simulation and Modeling Tools

  • Introduction to VISSIM, SYNCHRO, or AIMSUN
  • Microscopic vs. mesoscopic simulation

Week 8: Public Transport Planning and Operations

  • Bus priority systems
  • Service frequency and scheduling
  • Performance metrics

Week 9: Transport Safety Engineering

  • Crash data analysis
  • Road safety audits and blackspot treatment

Week 10: Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA)

  • Methodology and case studies
  • Estimating generated traffic and parking demand

Week 11: Sustainable and Smart Mobility

  • Non-motorized transport
  • Urban mobility trends (shared mobility, electric vehicles)

Week 12: Project Work / Case Studies

  • Real-world traffic study and design report
  • Class presentations

Assessment Methods:

  • Assignments and quizzes – 20%
  • Mid-semester test – 20