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University Requirements Courses

# Lvl Code Course Title Credits and SWL Contact Hours Classification Assessment (%) Prerequisites
CH ECTS SWL Lec Tut Lab TT UR FR DR PR SA MT PE FE
1 ASU001 English Placement Test 0 0 0 0 0 15 25 10 40
1 ASU001s English Placement Test 0 0 0 0 0 100
1 ASU002 IELTS Compensation Course 0 0 0 0 0 15 25 10 40
1 ASU101 Societal Issues 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70
1 ASU101s Societal Issues 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70
1. University Requirement Compulsory Courses
1 1 ASU112 Report Writing & Communication skills 3 4 100 2 2 0 4 x 30 25 0 40
1 1 ASU112s Report Writing & Communication skills 3 4 100 2 2 0 4 x 20 20 0 60
1 1 ASU113 Professional Ethics and Legislations 3 4 100 2 2 0 4 x 30 25 0 40
1 1 ASU113s Professional Ethics and Legislations 3 4 100 2 2 0 4 x 20 20 0 60
1 1 ASU114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 30 25 0 40
1 1 ASU114s Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 20 0 0 80
2. University Requirement Elective courses with tutorial
1 3 ASU321 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2 3 75 2 1 0 3 x 30 25 0 40
1 3 ASU321s Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2 3 75 2 1 0 3 x 60 0 0 40
1 3 ASU322 Language Course 2 3 75 2 1 0 3 x 30 25 0 40
1 3 ASU322s Language Course 2 3 75 2 1 0 3 x 20 20 0 60
1 3 ASU323 Introduction to Accounting 2 3 75 2 1 0 3 x 30 25 0 40
1 3 ASU323s Introduction to Accounting 2 3 75 2 1 0 3 x 20 20 0 60
1 3 ASU324 History of Engineering & Technology 2 3 75 2 1 0 3 x 30 25 0 40
1 3 ASU324s History of Engineering & Technology 2 3 75 2 1 0 3 x 20 20 0 60
3. University Requirement Elective courses without tutorial
1 3 ASU331 Human Resource Management 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 30 25 0 40
1 3 ASU331s Human Resource Management 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 20 0 0 80
1 3 ASU332 History of Architecture 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 30 25 0 40
1 3 ASU332s History of Architecture 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 20 0 0 80
1 3 ASU333 Introduction to Marketing 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 30 25 0 40
1 3 ASU333s Introduction to Marketing 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 20 0 0 80
1 3 ASU334 Building Safety and Fire Protection 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 30 25 0 40
1 3 ASU334s Building Safety and Fire Protection 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 20 0 0 80
1 3 ASU335 Literature and Arts 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 30 25 0 40
1 3 ASU335s Literature and Arts 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 20 0 0 80
1 3 ASU336 Business Administration 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 30 25 0 40
1 3 ASU336s Business Administration 2 2 50 2 0 0 2 x 20 0 0 80
4. Engineering
1 0 ASU011 Technical English Language 0 4 100 2 2 0 4 x 30 25 0 40
1 0 ASU011s Technical English Language 0 4 100 2 2 0 4 x 20 20 0 60
1 1 ASU111 Human Rights 2 2 50 2 1 0 3 x 30 25 0 40
1 1 ASU111s Human Rights 2 2 50 2 1 0 3 x 20 0 0 80

ASU001 English Placement Test  0 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
0 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL Equivalent ECTS
Course Content
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
15% 25% 10% 40%

ASU001s English Placement Test  0 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
0 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL Equivalent ECTS
Course Content
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Freshmen Level 
 0   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
% % % 100%

ASU002 IELTS Compensation Course  0 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
0 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL Equivalent ECTS
Course Content
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
15% 25% 10% 40%

ASU101 Societal Issues  0 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
0 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL Equivalent ECTS
Course Content
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
0% 0% 0% 70%

ASU101s Societal Issues  0 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
0 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL Equivalent ECTS
Course Content
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
0% 0% 0% 70%

ASU112 Report Writing & Communication skills  3 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 2 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 100 Equivalent ECTS 4
Course Content
Typography and writing, Formal report components, types of engineering reports, content and appearance, communication types, nonverbal communication, memo, letter, email and social media, infographics in reports and presentations, types of graphs, how to evaluation written material and oral presentations.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Manufacturing Engineering 
 1  6 
Mechatronics Engineering and Automation 
 1  6 
Landscape Architecture 
 1  4 
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism 
 1  4 
Housing Architecture and Urban Development 
 0  5 
Communication Systems Engineering 
 1  5 
Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering 
 1  6 
Computer Engineering and Software Systems 
 1  3 
Building Engineering 
 1  7 
Civil Infrastructure Engineering 
 1  4 
Materials Engineering 
 1   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU112s Report Writing & Communication skills  3 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 2 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 100 Equivalent ECTS 4
Course Content
Typography and writing, Formal report components, types of engineering reports, content and appearance, communication types, nonverbal communication, memo, letter, email and social media, infographics in reports and presentations, types of graphs, how to evaluation written material and oral presentations.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Design and Production Engineering 
   6 
Mechanical Power Engineering 
   6 
Automotive Engineering 
   9 
Mechatronics Engineering 
   5 
Architectural Engineering 
   4 
Electrical Power and Machines Engineering 
   3 
Electronics and Communications Engineering 
   3 
Computer and Systems Engineering 
   3 
Structural Engineering 
   3 
Water Engineering and Hydraulic Structures 
   3 
Utilities and Infrastructure 
   3 
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 20% 0% 60%

ASU113 Professional Ethics and Legislations  3 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 2 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 100 Equivalent ECTS 4
Course Content
Introduce undergraduate engineering students to the concepts, theory and practice of engineering ethics. It will allow students to explore the relationship between ethics and engineering and apply classical moral theory and decision making to engineering issues encountered in academic and professional careers, broaden student mind to be open to society’s ever changing character, how to share ideas and concepts regardless of the fact that you may not always agree, working in teams on majority of the assignments in this course, exposure to national legislation related to education and engineering ethics.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Manufacturing Engineering 
   10 
Mechatronics Engineering and Automation 
 1  7 
Landscape Architecture 
   8 
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism 
 1  8 
Housing Architecture and Urban Development 
 1  7 
Communication Systems Engineering 
 0  9 
Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering 
 1  9 
Computer Engineering and Software Systems 
 1  10 
Building Engineering 
 1  4 
Civil Infrastructure Engineering 
 1  5 
Materials Engineering 
 1   
Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering 
 1   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU113s Professional Ethics and Legislations  3 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 2 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 100 Equivalent ECTS 4
Course Content
Introduce undergraduate engineering students to the concepts, theory and practice of engineering ethics. It will allow students to explore the relationship between ethics and engineering and apply classical moral theory and decision making to engineering issues encountered in academic and professional careers, broaden student mind to be open to society’s ever changing character, how to share ideas and concepts regardless of the fact that you may not always agree, working in teams on majority of the assignments in this course, exposure to national legislation related to education and engineering ethics.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Design and Production Engineering 
   10 
Mechanical Power Engineering 
   8 
Automotive Engineering 
   10 
Mechatronics Engineering 
   10 
Architectural Engineering 
   8 
Electrical Power and Machines Engineering 
   9 
Electronics and Communications Engineering 
   10 
Computer and Systems Engineering 
   10 
Structural Engineering 
   3 
Water Engineering and Hydraulic Structures 
   3 
Utilities and Infrastructure 
   3 
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 20% 0% 60%

ASU114 Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
Exposure to national mega projects in different disciplines relate to water, energy and food security. Importance of multidisciplinary thinking, management basics related to national projects,, pressing engineering issues depending on the timing of the course such as effects of climate change and the GERD dam in Ethiopia on Egypt.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Manufacturing Engineering 
   9 
Mechatronics Engineering and Automation 
   10 
Landscape Architecture 
   9 
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism 
 1  5 
Housing Architecture and Urban Development 
   10 
Communication Systems Engineering 
   8 
Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering 
   9 
Computer Engineering and Software Systems 
   7 
Building Engineering 
   9 
Civil Infrastructure Engineering 
   6 
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU114s Selected Topics in Contemporary Issues  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
Exposure to national mega projects in different disciplines related to water, energy and food security, importance of multidisciplinary thinking, project management basics related to national projects, pressing engineering issues depending on the timing of the course such as effect of seal level rise and the GERD dam in Ethiopia on Egypt.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Design and Production Engineering 
   9 
Mechanical Power Engineering 
   8 
Automotive Engineering 
   10 
Mechatronics Engineering 
   10 
Architectural Engineering 
   9 
Electrical Power and Machines Engineering 
   7 
Electronics and Communications Engineering 
   8 
Computer and Systems Engineering 
   10 
Structural Engineering 
   7 
Water Engineering and Hydraulic Structures 
   10 
Utilities and Infrastructure 
   7 
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 0% 0% 80%

ASU321 Innovation and Entrepreneurship  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 1 Hour 0 Hours
Required SWL 75 Equivalent ECTS 3
Course Content
Focus on the interconnection between entrepreneurial thinking and innovation, look at  models used in Silicon Valley to grow both start-up companies as well as innovation inside large organizations, address critical areas for successful growth, including design thinking, open innovation, business models, product-market fit, and financing, how to think like an entrepreneur and provides the models, tools and frameworks to further develop your business or idea, emphasis on the IT space.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Building Engineering 
 0   
Materials Engineering 
 0   
Communication Systems Engineering 
 0   
Manufacturing Engineering 
 0   
Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering 
 0   
Computer Engineering and Software Systems 
 0   
Landscape Architecture 
 0   
Mechatronics Engineering and Automation 
 0   
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism 
 0   
Housing Architecture and Urban Development 
 0   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU321s Innovation and Entrepreneurship  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 1 Hour 0 Hours
Required SWL 75 Equivalent ECTS 3
Course Content
Focus on the interconnection between entrepreneurial thinking and innovation, look at  models used in Silicon Valley to grow both start-up companies as well as innovation inside large organizations, address critical areas for successful growth, including design thinking, open innovation, business models, product-market fit, and financing, how to think like an entrepreneur and provides the models, tools and frameworks to further develop your business or idea, emphasis on the IT space.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Freshmen Level 
 0   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
60% 0% 0% 40%

ASU322 Language Course  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 1 Hour 0 Hours
Required SWL 75 Equivalent ECTS 3
Course Content
Study of the basics of a language different from English, such as German or French, grammar rules, selected text related to engineering, translation into Arabic, writing an essay in the chosen language along with its translation.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Building Engineering 
 0   
Materials Engineering 
 0   
Communication Systems Engineering 
 0   
Manufacturing Engineering 
 0   
Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering 
 0   
Computer Engineering and Software Systems 
 0   
Landscape Architecture 
 0   
Mechatronics Engineering and Automation 
 0   
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism 
 0   
Housing Architecture and Urban Development 
 0   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU322s Language Course  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 1 Hour 0 Hours
Required SWL 75 Equivalent ECTS 3
Course Content
Study of the basics of a language different from English, such as German or French, grammar rules, selected text related to engineering, translation into Arabic, writing an essay in the chosen language along with its translation.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Freshmen Level 
 1   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 20% 0% 60%

ASU323 Introduction to Accounting  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 1 Hour 0 Hours
Required SWL 75 Equivalent ECTS 3
Course Content
Financial reporting process and uses of accounting data, linkages between accounting information and management planning, decision making and control. Cost accounting concepts such as product costing, cost terminology, budgeting, cost volume-profit analysis, and standard costs, as well as non-traditional management accounting topics such as variable costing and activity-based costing.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Landscape Architecture 
 2   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU323s Introduction to Accounting  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 1 Hour 0 Hours
Required SWL 75 Equivalent ECTS 3
Course Content
Financial reporting process and uses of accounting data, linkages between accounting information and management planning, decision making and control. Cost accounting concepts such as product costing, cost terminology, budgeting, cost volume-profit analysis, and standard costs, as well as non-traditional management accounting topics such as variable costing and activity-based costing.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Freshmen Level 
 1   
General Civil Engineering 
 1   
General Electrical Engineering 
 1   
General Architectural Engineering 
 1   
General Mechanical Engineering 
 1   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 20% 0% 60%

ASU324 History of Engineering & Technology  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 1 Hour 0 Hours
Required SWL 75 Equivalent ECTS 3
Course Content
Provide students with an understanding of the historical development of Engineering with relation to societal expectations of the period, Interaction between human society and Engineers to develop and guide the advancement of engineering technology; with society posing problems for Engineers to solve and Engineers developing new technology that changed the course of human history, and helped shape the world we live in,  General philosophy behind Engineering work to fulfil the needs of society (water, electricity, technological improvements etc.), The role of engineers in society from a humanistic perspective, Other relevant philosophical analyses of Engineering as a skill and profession such as, aesthetics, creativity, the epistemology of Engineering and more. Examples from the contributions of Arab Scientists in different fields.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Computer Engineering and Software Systems 
 4   
Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering 
 4   
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism 
 1   
Landscape Architecture 
 2   
Mechatronics Engineering and Automation 
 4   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU324s History of Engineering & Technology  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 1 Hour 0 Hours
Required SWL 75 Equivalent ECTS 3
Course Content
Provide students with an understanding of the historical development of Engineering with relation to societal expectations of the period, Interaction between human society and Engineers to develop and guide the advancement of engineering technology; with society posing problems for Engineers to solve and Engineers developing new technology that changed the course of human history, and helped shape the world we live in,  General philosophy behind Engineering work to fulfil the needs of society (water, electricity, technological improvements etc.), The role of engineers in society from a humanistic perspective, Other relevant philosophical analyses of Engineering as a skill and profession such as, aesthetics, creativity, the epistemology of Engineering and more. Examples from the contributions of Arab Scientists in different fields.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Freshmen Level 
 1   
Electrical Power and Machines Engineering 
 2   
Design and Production Engineering 
 2   
Mechanical Power Engineering 
 2   
Automotive Engineering 
 2   
Mechatronics Engineering 
 2   
Architectural Engineering 
 2   
Electronics and Communications Engineering 
 2   
Computer and Systems Engineering 
 2   
Structural Engineering 
 2   
Water Engineering and Hydraulic Structures 
 2   
Utilities and Infrastructure 
 2   
General Mechanical Engineering 
 2   
General Architectural Engineering 
 2   
General Civil Engineering 
 2   
General Electrical Engineering 
 2   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 20% 0% 60%

ASU331 Human Resource Management  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM) in a changing Environment. The HRM Frameworks, Functions and Strategy. Effective job analysis, job description, and job specifications. Employee’s planning, recruitment, testing, interviewing, and selection. Training and developing employees. Performance management and Appraisal.  Career planning and development. Compensation, employee benefits, health and safety, and labour relations.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Landscape Architecture 
 1   
Manufacturing Engineering 
 1   
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism 
 1   
Building Engineering 
 1   
Housing Architecture and Urban Development 
 1   
Freshmen Level 
    
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU331s Human Resource Management  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
Introduction to Human Resources Management (HRM) in a changing Environment. The HRM Frameworks, Functions and Strategy. Effective job analysis, job description, and job specifications. Employee’s planning, recruitment, testing, interviewing, and selection. Training and developing employees. Performance management and Appraisal.  Career planning and development.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Freshmen Level 
    
General Architectural Engineering 
 4   
Architectural Engineering 
 5  10 
General Civil Engineering 
 3  6 
Structural Engineering 
 5  10 
Water Engineering and Hydraulic Structures 
 5  10 
Utilities and Infrastructure 
 5  10 
Mechatronics Engineering 
 5  10 
Automotive Engineering 
 5  10 
Mechanical Power Engineering 
 5  10 
Design and Production Engineering 
 5  10 
Computer and Systems Engineering 
 5  10 
Electronics and Communications Engineering 
 5  10 
Electrical Power and Machines Engineering 
 5  10 
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 0% 0% 80%

ASU332 History of Architecture  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
This course is a global-oriented survey of the history of architecture, from the prehistoric to the sixteenth century. It treats buildings and environments, including cities, in the context of the cultural and civilizational history. It offers an introduction to design principles and analysis. Being global, it aims to give the student perspective on the larger pushes and pulls that influence architecture and its meanings, whether these be economic, political, religious or climatic. Applications and examples drawn from Architecture in Egypt.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Landscape Architecture 
 1   
Housing Architecture and Urban Development 
 1   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU332s History of Architecture  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
This course is a global-oriented survey of the history of architecture, from the prehistoric to the sixteenth century. It treats buildings and environments, including cities, in the context of the cultural and civilizational history. It offers an introduction to design principles and analysis. Being global, it aims to give the student perspective on the larger pushes and pulls that influence architecture and its meanings, whether these be economic, political, religious or climatic. Applications and examples drawn from Architecture in Egypt.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 0% 0% 80%

ASU333 Introduction to Marketing  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
The concept of marketing: definition of marketing and its role in achieving organizational objectives, the importance of marketing, the marketing system, and organizing the marketing functions. The concept and aspects of the consumer behaviour, studying the markets. Market mix, segmentation, targeting, and positioning. The product strategy: branding, packaging, product mix, product life cycle, new products development. The pricing strategy: The importance of pricing, Methods of pricing. Distribution strategy: distribution channels, distribution outlets. Promotion strategy: advertising and personal selling.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Manufacturing Engineering 
 1   
Housing Architecture and Urban Development 
 1   
Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering 
 1   
Mechatronics Engineering and Automation 
 1   
Communication Systems Engineering 
 1   
Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering 
 1   
Computer Engineering and Software Systems 
 1   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU333s Introduction to Marketing  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
The concept of marketing: definition of marketing and its role in achieving organizational objectives, the importance of marketing, the marketing system, and organizing the marketing functions. The concept and aspects of the consumer behavior, studying the markets. Market mix, segmentation, targeting, and positioning. The product strategy: branding, packaging, product mix, product life cycle, new products development. The pricing strategy: The importance of pricing, Methods of pricing. Distribution strategy: distribution channels, distribution outlets. Promotion strategy: advertising and personal selling.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Design and Production Engineering 
 1   
Mechatronics Engineering 
 1   
General Civil Engineering 
 1   
General Electrical Engineering 
 1   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 0% 0% 80%

ASU334 Building Safety and Fire Protection  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
The student should be able to recognize dangers and to have a reasonably good view of how these can be eliminated or in the least he/she should know where to look for solutions, and where to find them. The student should also know the real value of the solutions that are sometimes offered by the commercial world. The course concerns the following aspects of fire protection: fire risk, severity of a fire, reaction to fire, resistance of fire. Eurocodes, properties of construction products, legislation and standards, evacuation in case of fire and other emergencies. Fire alarm systems, smoke and heat evacuation systems, fire extinguishing systems, fire safety engineering and management, carbon monoxide poisoning in case of combustion, fire investigation.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Freshmen Level 
 3   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU334s Building Safety and Fire Protection  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
The student should be able to recognize dangers and to have a reasonably good view of how these can be eliminated or in the least he/she should know where to look for solutions, and where to find them. The student should also know the real value of the solutions that are sometimes offered by the commercial world. The course concerns the following aspects of fire protection: fire risk, severity of a fire, reaction to fire, resistance of fire. Eurocodes, properties of construction products, legislation and standards, evacuation in case of fire and other emergencies. Fire alarm systems, smoke and heat evacuation systems, fire extinguishing systems, fire safety engineering and management, carbon monoxide poisoning in case of combustion, fire investigation.
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 0% 0% 80%

ASU335 Literature and Arts  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
Appreciate the roles of creative endeavours in enriching the human condition, Identify, interpret, and explain themes in works of literature or art, explain how artistic and literary traditions have influenced individuals, cultures or societies, demonstrate an understanding of creative processes through the production of works of art or literature, Reflect upon and explain the decisions made during the creative process, Applications and examples from the Egyptian literature and Arts.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism 
 1   
Landscape Architecture 
 1   
Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering 
 1   
Computer Engineering and Software Systems 
 1   
Housing Architecture and Urban Development 
 1   
Materials Engineering 
 1   
Manufacturing Engineering 
 1   
Mechatronics Engineering and Automation 
 1   
Communication Systems Engineering 
 1   
Building Engineering 
 1   
Civil Infrastructure Engineering 
 1   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU335s Literature and Arts  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
Appreciate the roles of creative endeavours in enriching the human condition, Identify, interpret, and explain themes in works of literature or art, explain how artistic and literary traditions have influenced individuals, cultures or societies, demonstrate an understanding of creative processes through the production of works of art or literature, Reflect upon and explain the decisions made during the creative process, Applications and examples from the Egyptian literature and Arts.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
General Mechanical Engineering 
 2   
General Architectural Engineering 
 2   
General Civil Engineering 
 2   
General Electrical Engineering 
 2   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 0% 0% 80%

ASU336 Business Administration  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
The nature of business and entrepreneurship as the vehicle for making money by creating wealth and producing goods and services. Management, Planning, Controlling and Organizing. Various functional areas in business including: accounting, entrepreneurship, economics, finance management and marketing, legal environment of business, globalization and e-business.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Landscape Architecture 
 1   
Housing Architecture and Urban Development 
 1   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU336s Business Administration  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 0 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
The nature of business and entrepreneurship as the vehicle for making money by creating wealth and producing goods and services. Management, Planning, Controlling and Organizing. Various functional areas in business including: accounting, entrepreneurship, economics, finance management and marketing, legal environment of business, globalization and e-business.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
General Electrical Engineering 
 1   
Freshmen Level 
 1   
General Mechanical Engineering 
 1   
General Architectural Engineering 
 1   
General Civil Engineering 
 1   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 0% 0% 80%

ASU011 Technical English Language  0 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 2 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 100 Equivalent ECTS 4
Course Content
Origin of English language, vocabulary from other language including Arabic, main grammar rules, characteristics of technical English, sources of noise in writing, examples from different engineering specialization, punctuation for engineers, how engineering numbers are reported in text, submitting a report on current subject of engineering interest.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Building Engineering 
 0   
Materials Engineering 
 0   
Communication Systems Engineering 
 0   
Manufacturing Engineering 
 0   
Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering 
 0   
Computer Engineering and Software Systems 
 0   
Landscape Architecture 
 0   
Mechatronics Engineering and Automation 
 0   
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism 
 0   
Civil Infrastructure Engineering 
 0   
Housing Architecture and Urban Development 
 0   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU011s Technical English Language  0 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 2 Hours 0 Hours
Required SWL 100 Equivalent ECTS 4
Course Content
Origin of English language, vocabulary from other language including Arabic, main grammar rules, characteristics of technical English, sources of noise in writing, examples from different engineering specialization, punctuation for engineers, how engineering numbers are reported in text, submitting a report on current subject of engineering interest.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Freshmen Level 
 0   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 20% 0% 60%

ASU111 Human Rights  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 1 Hour 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
A general introduction to international human rights, as well as an overview of some specific topics in this field. The first half of the course consists in: An introduction to basic notions of public ethics, the history of Human Rights, international instruments, categories of rights, Human Rights violations, protection and responsibility thereof. The second part of the course deals with current issues in the human rights agenda such as: Rights of women, rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples, armed conflicts and terrorism, the environment, transitional justice, sexual minorities.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Manufacturing Engineering 
   10 
Mechatronics Engineering and Automation 
   10 
Landscape Architecture 
 1  10 
Environmental Architecture and Urbanism 
 1  9 
Housing Architecture and Urban Development 
 1  4 
Communication Systems Engineering 
 1  3 
Energy and Renewable Energy Engineering 
 1  10 
Computer Engineering and Software Systems 
 1  8 
Building Engineering 
 1  4 
Civil Infrastructure Engineering 
 1  3 
Materials Engineering 
 1   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
30% 25% 0% 40%

ASU111s Human Rights  2 CH
Prerequisites  
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 Hours 1 Hour 0 Hours
Required SWL 50 Equivalent ECTS 2
Course Content
A general introduction to international human rights, as well as an overview of some specific topics in this field. The first half of the course consists in: An introduction to basic notions of public ethics, the history of Human Rights, international instruments, categories of rights, Human Rights violations, protection and responsibility thereof. The second part of the course deals with current issues in the human rights agenda such as: Rights of women, rights of the child, rights of indigenous peoples, armed conflicts and terrorism, the environment, transitional justice, sexual minorities.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level Semester
Design and Production Engineering 
   10 
Mechanical Power Engineering 
   9 
Automotive Engineering 
 5  9 
Mechatronics Engineering 
   10 
Architectural Engineering 
   10 
Electrical Power and Machines Engineering 
   6 
Electronics and Communications Engineering 
   6 
Computer and Systems Engineering 
   6 
Structural Engineering 
   8 
Water Engineering and Hydraulic Structures 
   7 
Utilities and Infrastructure 
   7 
Freshmen Level 
 1   
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Oral/Practical Final Exam
20% 0% 0% 80%

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