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BACHELOR PROGRAMSCREDIT HOURS SYSTEMC A I R O U N I V E R S I T YFA C U LT Y O F E N G I N E E R I N G

2018-2019

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The Faculty's specializations and fields of study vary from 14 academic departments to 15 specialized centers. The faculty also offers 71 postgraduate programs- PG- in various engineering and environmental disciplines, offering diplomas, master's

degrees, doctorates degrees, and professional and inter-disciplinary diplomas.

The Faculty of Engineering – Cairo University has aprofound historical background - the first engineering college in theMiddle East and Africa where the school was established during thereign of Mohamed Ali in 1816 - and since its launch, it has beenassociated with the largest French and Swiss engineering schools inthe world at that time. Its highly efficient and competent Graduateshave greatly participated in solving many of the problems of thecommunity and are always part of the development of the industry andthe establishment and enhancement of infrastructure and service ofnational projects. Graduates have widely joined universities andinternational research institutions and have held high positions not only inthe engineering field, but also in many fields, including politicians,economists and businessmen.Globally developed, CUFE is currently one of the largest universities inAfrica and the Arab world where there are many disciplines to meet thedemands of society and age: starting with four major engineeringdisciplines in the early century – to reach now 24 Engineering degrees inthe two current adopted systems : The Two-Semester System, whereprincipal engineering programs are available, as well as the Credit-HourSystem, where the interdisciplinary and specialized programs are offered.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

VISION

MISSION

Excellence and leadership in engineeringeducation nationally, regionally andinternationally to better serve individuals,society and environment.

Achieve academic excellence to graduatecompetitive engineers, academically,professionally and ethically capable ofcontinuous learning, in line with internationalinnovations and effective contribution tosustainable development in Egypt.

▪Develop renowned and competitive graduates.▪Provide attractive work environment suitable for continuous improvement of faculty members and assistants.▪Develop a system to assess strategic needs and the future directions of the faculty of engineering.▪Strengthen the relationship between the faculty of engineering and alumni, industrial enterprises, educational

institutes and society.▪Upgrade and enhance work systems and procedures for administrative and academic developments.▪Realize means for continuous improvement of scientific research and graduate studies.

▪Apply basic principles of mathematics, science andengineering concepts to solve engineeringproblems.

▪Observe, define and solve engineering problems.▪Use modern methods and tools suitable for the

practice of engineering.▪Design systems, components and processes

appropriate to achieve an engineering goal in arealistic framework.

▪ Recognize the impact and problems of engineeringapplications on society and the environment.

▪Design and perform appropriate laboratoryexperiments and analyze and interpret their data.

▪Understand contemporary engineering issues.▪Work efficiently in a multidisciplinary team.▪ Commit to professional ethics and social and

cultural responsibility.▪ Effectively communicate orally and in writing.▪Appreciate the importance of self-learning and

professional life.▪ Successful manage engineering projects in the

context of various economic, environmental andsocial constraints.

▪Achieve the requirements of potential employers.STRATEGIC GOALS

C A I R O U N I V E R S I T Y

FA C U LT Y O F

E N G I N E E R I N G

CUFE

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMS CAIRO UNIVERSITY

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CUFE

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMS CAIRO UNIVERSITY

TWO-SEMESTER SYSTEM PROGRAMS

Construction Eng. & Management (CEM)

Structural Eng.(STE)

Communication & Computer Eng.(CCE)

Petroleum & Petrochemical Eng.(PPC)

Architectural Eng. & Technology(AET)

Mechanical Design Eng.(MDE)

Water Eng. & Environment(WEE)

Electrical Energy Eng.( EEE)

Civil Infrastructure Eng.(CIE)

Healthcare Eng. & Management(HEM)

Aeronautical Eng. & Aviation Management(AEM)

CREDIT-HOUR SYSTEM PROGRAMS

According to the English

ranking classification “QS2018”, Cairo University is ranked 231rd on

the world, Architecture: 101-150, CivilEngineering: 151-200, Chemical Engineering:251-300, Computer Engineering: 301-350,Electronics and Electrical Engineering: 201-250, & Mechanical Engineering: 201-250.

Faculty of Engineering is nationallyaccredited as an institution from“The National Authority to Ensure

the Quality of Education and Accreditation”(NAQAAE) in March 2016 for a period of fiveyears. The Communications Departmentreceived the national accreditation in May2013 for five years and the renewal in 2018.

The Architecture program, thetwo-semester system, is revalidated by theUNESCO-UIA VALIDATION EDUCATIONCOMMITTEE in October 2017 for a period offive years; as well as, the AET program, CHsystem, is validated in March 2016 by thesame body for three years.

CUFE offers a bachelor's degree, in Two-Semester System, in one of the following Engineering Disciplines:

1. ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERINGThe Department is one of the oldestdepartments in the CUFE- and dates back to1932. The department aims to prepare anarchitect, a designer and a competent creativepractitioner.

2. CIVIL ENGINEERINGThe Civil Engineering program is divided intothree main sections: Structural Engineering,Irrigation and Hydraulics, and Public Works.

3. MECHANICAL POWER ENGINEERING4. MECHANICAL DESIGN & PRODUCTIONThe Department was established in 1916 at the Mohandes-khana School. In 1926, the electricity specialization was added to it.

5. ELECTRICAL & COMMUNICATION ENG.A program for students who wish to obtainhigher education certificates to join the largestuniversities in the world as well as major localand international companies.

6. ELECTRICAL POWER & MACHINES ENG.The Graduates are qualified according tointernational standards and compete with theirpeers in the local and international professionalmarket in the field of Electric Energy.

7. CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGStudents learn about industrial processes anddesign and control the performance of theirsystems in terms of dealing with raw materialsand products within the industrial establishment.

8. GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & MINING9. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING10. METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

The Department includes the three disciplines:Mining, Petroleum and Metallurgical Engineering

11. AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGAerospace Engineering program was launched in1938 and deals with physical laws and aerospacetechniques in space and atmosphere.

12.SYSTEMS & BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING The department was established in 1976 and itseeks excellence in the fields of medicalengineering in terms of education, scientificresearch and innovation through the creationand transfer of knowledge.

13. COMPUTER ENGINEERINGThe latest departments of CUFE and participatesactively in the community and in the field oftechnology.

QUALITY OF ENGINEERING EDU.

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BACHELOR PROGRAMS, CREDIT HOURS SYSTEMCAIRO UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

1)Architectural Eng. & Technology (AET).

2)Communication & Computer Eng. (CCE).

3)Construction Eng. & Management (CEM).

4)Electrical Energy Eng. (EEE).

5)Mechanical Eng. (MDE).

6)Petroleum & Petrochemical Eng. (PPC).

7)Structural Eng. (STE).

8)Water Eng. & Environment (WEE).

Besides, three new programs havebeen opened in 2018-2019 academic yearas follows:

1)Civil Infrastructure Eng. (CIE).

2)Healthcare Eng. & Management (HEM).

3) Aeronautical Eng. & Aviation Management (AEM).

CUFE staff are welcoming contactsthrough the following:Address:Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University,Giza, Arab Republic of Egypt.Telephone:(+202) 35678928 / (+202) 35696114(+202) 35678082 / (+202) 35678587Fax:(+202) 35723486Website:eng.cu.edu.eg/en/credit-hour-system/

Since 2016, CUFE is accredited bythe National Authority for QualityAssurance & Accreditation of Education(NAQAAE). Besides, The ArchitecturalEngineering & Technology Program(AET) acquired three years fullvalidation from UNESCO-UIA validationsystem for architectural education.

Credit hours system is characterized by:▪ A high degree of flexibility. Student can

prepare a study plan to suit his / her academic level and circumstances.

▪ An electronic system to enable online registration of courses and follow-up of student performance and attendance of educational activities.

▪ The support of CUFE staff who have distinctive scientific and professional experiences.

▪ Advanced curricula to earn students basic & specialized knowledge & skills.

▪ Opportunities for industrial training in the local market.

▪ Various scholarships for outstanding students in high school.

Since nineteenth century, the Facultyof Engineering at Cairo University (CUFE)aims to provide learning opportunities inthe fields of engineering sciences andhigh quality technical applications tostudents at the local, regional and globallevels. This is in order to participate indeveloping the community. To keepabreast of global developments, CUFE hasintroduced new bachelor programs basedon credit hours system since 2006.

The credit hours system adopts moreefficient learning framework in terms ofteaching methods, assessment tools andclass capacity. In addition, collaborationwith universities abroad to increase thecompetitiveness of graduates globallyand raise the quality of engineeringeducation. Currently, there are 8programs in the credit hours system:

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For more information, visit:eng.cu.edu.eg/en/credit-hour-system/

Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Giza, Arab Republic of Egypt.

The AET program focuses on

providing a comprehensive and holistic

approach to learning. Architectural

Engineering at Cairo University is situated

to address the critical environmental and

building design issues needed in the 21st

Century. We are committed to providing

education in architecture science and

technology that stresses exploration of

critical issues in a learning environment

that is conducive to meaningful inquiry

and creativity.

ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYBachelor Programs, Credit Hours System, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering

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Key Features:

Program Objectives:

This new bachelor program of ArchitecturalEngineering and Technology (AET) based on thecredit hours system (CHS) will train the students in anumber of streams to examine the art of architectureand the science and technology within the buildingconstruction profession to be considered amultidisciplinary field that integrates architecture,engineering, technology and management of peopleand physical resources. As such, AET graduateswould be able to carry out successful design and todevelop, construct and operate residential,commercial and public properties.Program Vision: leadership in the architecture andbuilding technology education to achieve excellenceand development of sustainable community andbuilt up environments.

▪ The value of the program supports Excellence,Open Discourse Activities, Inclusiveness,Cooperation, Inter-Disciplinary Experience andResponsibility towards Community.

▪ Providing Extra-Curricular Activities: PublicLectures, Field Trips, Workshops & Publications.

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The mission of the Communications andComputer Engineering Program is to provide thehighest standard of excellence in higher educationwhile pursuing continuous quality improvement. TheGoal of our program is to produce communications andcomputer engineers capable of effectively using thescientific and technical knowledge developed asundergraduates for the betterment of society. Theproblem-solving, teamwork, and oral communicationsskills developed by these engineers will also contributeto achieving this goal. The program supports thismission by providing students with appropriatecurricula and educational experiences. The curricularemain current through continuing assessment byemployers, faculty, and students. Students obtain abroad education necessary to understand the impact ofcommunications and computer engineering solutions ina global, societal, and environmental context.

The Bachelor of Science degree program is highly structured during the first three years andrelatively flexible during the upper two years where the student chooses a technology tracktowards either communication (CCE-E) or computer (CCE-C) for training and graduation projectalong with necessary and elective courses. The program provides a laboratory-based curriculumthat combines hands-on practice with the appropriate basic electrical and electronic theory. It isapplications-oriented and is designed to prepare well rounded graduates who can succeed in oneor more of the fields related to communications and computer engineering technology.

For more information, visit:eng.cu.edu.eg/en/credit-hour-system/

Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Giza, Arab Republic of Egypt.

COMMUNICATION & COMPUTER ENGINEERING [CCE]Bachelor Programs, Credit Hours System, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering

Key Features:

Program Objectives:

▪ Provide students with understanding of thefundamental knowledge prerequisite for the practice of,or for advanced study in, communications or computerengineering, including its scientific principles, rigorousanalysis, and creative design.

▪ Provide students with the broad education, includingknowledge of important current issues incommunications or computer engineering, necessary forproductive careers in the public or private sectors, or forthe pursuit of graduate education.

▪ Develop skills for clear communication and responsibleteamwork, and to inculcate professional attitudes andethics, so that students are prepared for the complexmodern work environment and for lifelong learning

▪ Provide an environment that enables students to pursuetheir goals in an innovative program that is rigorous andchallenging, open and supportive.

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The program provides the necessary knowledge andtools to manage the design, procurement, construction andoperation of buildings, infrastructure systems and industrialfacilities. Graduates of the program are well-positioned tobecome construction project managers and constructionmanagement consultants working for contractors,developers and owners of constructed facilities.

Key Features:

Program Objectives:

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Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Giza, Arab Republic of Egypt.

▪ Close industry collaboration.▪ Exposure to the construction industry in the MENA region

through summer internships.▪ Prepares graduates to manage international construction

projects.▪ Study complemented with business and management

courses.

The main goal of the CEM Program is to provide awell-integrated program that gives the student theopportunity to develop the proficiencies necessary for asuccessful, professional career in the constructionindustry. In addition to exposure to courses in civilengineering and design, program graduates will developknowledge and understanding of:▪ develop management plans for construction projects.▪ reviewing the contract strategies for construction

projects and to investigate the appropriate contractforms and payment methods.

▪ planning and control project cost: including costestimating, risk analysis, contingency, progressreporting, and value engineering.

▪ producing tender and contract documents along withthe ability to carry out estimation of costs andexpenditures during all project stages.

▪ carrying out appraisal of tenders and to negotiate withbidders.

▪ supervising constructions projects & monitoring progress.▪ measuring the executed work, and certify interim

payments and final account.▪ advising clients on settling claims and disputes.▪ handing over completed construction projects along

with their designated maintenance & operational plans.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT [CEM]Bachelor Programs, Credit Hours System, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering

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For more information, visit:eng.cu.edu.eg/en/credit-hour-system/

Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Giza,Arab Republic of Egypt.

ELECTRICAL ENERGY ENGINEERING [EEE]Bachelor Programs, Credit Hours System, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering

Program Objectives:

▪ Core courses in Management, Accounting, andMarketing to supplement the engineering skills.

▪ A variety of elective courses for students to fit theirselected plan of study, with two distinct, yet equallychallenging, tracks (1) Electrical Energy (2) IndustrialApplications of Electrical Energy.

▪ Practical training opportunities in multinationaldesign companies and consultancy firms.

Key Features:

Industrial development, population growth, anddemand for electrical energy cannot be achievedwithout well prepared expertise in Electrical PowerEngineering, Computer and Electronics, and IndustrialApplications. The goal of the EEE program is to providethe community with graduates capable of effectivelyusing their scientific & technical knowledge in theseareas for the betterment of the society. The programprovides the highest standard of excellence in educationwhile pursuing continuous quality improvement.

▪ The EEE Program offering education and developsexperience in numerous topics in the areas of:1) Power engineering.2) Power electronics .3) Industrial automation including applied computer

engineering and communications.▪ By the end of the program, students are expected to

gain deep knowledge & skill in the design & study of:1) Automated and intelligent energy systems.2) Electrical machine and drives.3) Electronic converters.4) Power Systems.5) Automatic control systems.

▪ The curriculum of the EEE program is also devotingspecial attention to issues that are capturingworldwide attention such as:1) Renewable energy.2) Smart Grid.3) Environmental impact of developments in

electrical energy.▪ The program includes courses to cope with well

observed current graduate weaknesses such asmarketing skills, legalities and communications skills.

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Program Objectives:

▪ To provide the students with a solidbase of knowledge in science & engineering,readily applicable to solving technicalproblems, together with the selfconfidence necessary for doing so.

▪ To provide students with broad basedprofessional education that covers theimportant current and developing issues inmechanical engineering, which is necessaryfor a productive career, & for being ableto search & research in the spirit of continuingeducation in mechanical design field & alliedareas.

▪ To upgrade students skills in effectivecommunication, logic thinking & creativity.

For more information, visit:eng.cu.edu.eg/en/credit-hour-system/

Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Giza,Arab Republic of Egypt.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING [MDE]Bachelor Programs, Credit Hours System, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering

The business environment in Egypt is expected towitness an evolution in the various branches ofindustry at large. A growing need is anticipated forqualified "Mechanical Design Engineers" with knowledgeand skills enabling utilization of modern tools ofengineering analysis and design.

The program offers a B.Sc. degree inmechanical design engineering for students who seekcareers as engineers in industry, army and consultingfirms. A typical program curriculum incorporatesanalytical tools, creative thought and diversity of skills aswell as the state of art of the profession. MechanicalDesign engineer may work in where it is required todesign, manufacture, operate, develop ormaintain mechanical systems and equipment suchas; industrial machinery, automotive, aerospace, powergeneration and air conditioning equipment.

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Program Objectives:

The Petroleum and PetrochemicalEngineering is a new discipline that integratesknowledge and skills required for both upstreamand downstream industries of oil and gas.Graduates will major in either of the following:▪ Petroleum Engineering (PPC-P), upstream.▪ Petrochemical Engineering (PPC-C),

downstream.The petroleum engineer evaluates potential

oil and gas reservoirs, oversees drilling activities,selects and implements recovery schemes, anddesigns surface collection and treatment facilitiesThe Petrochemical engineer works in the refiningof petroleum crude oil, processing of natural gasand uses petroleum and its derivatives as rawmaterials to produce useful chemicals.

▪ Supplying the petroleum sector with

engineers with inter-disciplinary

backgrounds. The program aims to:

▪ Enable students to acquire in-depth

knowledge and understanding of both the

up-stream and down-stream aspects.

▪ Develop appropriate intellectual skills

required to enable graduates to plan, design,

analyze, execute and manage industrial

petroleum projects.

▪ Provide students with the practical and

professional skills necessary for employment

in the petroleum and petrochemicals field or

for further advanced research studies.

▪ Develop general and transferable skills

necessary for understanding of the human

relations in industry and impart professional

attitudes and ethics enabling the graduates

to work in multi-disciplinary teams and

interact properly in the professional

environment.

PETROLEUM & PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING [PPC]Bachelor Programs, Credit Hours System, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering

Key Features:

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Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Giza,Arab Republic of Egypt.

▪ Graduates majoring in either upstream or

downstream industries of oil and gas will

in the same time acquire the background

of the other and thus improving fieldwork

flexibilities in career development.

▪ A variety of elective courses in both

majors.

▪ Sufficient background knowledge of basic

engineering sciences, economics and safety

in addition to project execution and

management.

▪ Courses are taught by instructors having a

large experience in oil, gas & related fields.

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▪ A variety of elective courses for students tofit their selected plan of study.

▪ Core courses in Management, Accounting,and Marketing to supplement theengineering skills.

▪ Application of analysis and design softwareto solve practical structural engineeringproblems.

▪ Practical training opportunities inmultinational design companies andconsultancy firms.

The STE program provides a broad, well-rounded, and high-quality education in Civil

Engineering with emphasis on the profession of Structural Engineering and its specific areas of

materials, mechanics, analysis and design. By completing the bachelor degree requirements, the

graduates of the STE program will demonstrate professional competence and contribute in the

future efforts for developing and maintaining the infrastructure and environment at the

national, regional and international dimensions.

Key Features:

Program Objectives:

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Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Giza, Arab Republic of Egypt.

The educational objectives of the StructuralEngineering program are to prepare its graduates to:▪ Perform successfully in a professional environment

by utilizing and improving their technicalknowledge, intellectual abilities and practical skills.Design, construct and select effective civil andstructural systems by applying the fundamentalprinciples and methods of structural engineering, aswell as the principles of sustainability.

▪ Formulate, analyze and solve complex structuralengineering problems by examining and appraisingpractical alternatives and by working individually orwithin multidisciplinary teams.

▪ Plan, schedule and supervise diverse engineeringprojects by integrating project management, riskmanagement, information technology, andprofessional skills.

▪ Communicate effectively in engineering & businessenvironments, & present high ethical standards.

▪ Continue career development through life-longlearning, professional seminars and licensure.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING [STE]Bachelor Programs, Credit Hours System, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering

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Key Features:

For more information, visit:eng.cu.edu.eg/en/credit-hour-system/

Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Giza, Arab Republic of Egypt.

Water is life and is one of the most precious naturalresources on earth. Population growth and aspiration forimproved standards of living impose higher pressure onavailable water resources and environmental systems. Thisis particularly true for Egypt, most of the Arab countries,and many nations all over the globe where water demandsexceed the supplies.

In 2009 a new B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering withemphasis on Water Engineering and Environment (WEE forshort) was established at Cairo University. The programprepares graduates with specialized training in hydrology,water resources, hydraulics, irrigation/drainage, Water &Wastewater (collection, treatment & disposal), and coastalengineering among other subjects. Graduates of theprogram are well prepared to address criticalenvironmental issues involving interconnection amongearth, water, climate as well as the interaction betweenthese applied sciences and the human activities.

▪ The study is fully in English. Extensive use of textbooksof international quality and IT facilities are encouraged.

▪ The education services are provided to small number ofstudents. The numbers do not exceed 60 in a lecture, 30in a tutorial and 15 for a laboratory.

▪ Egyptian students with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higherare exempted from tuition & fees through scholarshipsprovided by the Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigationand the Holding Company for Water & Wastewater.

▪ Compulsory courses in the water and environment areasinclude: Principles of Irrigation & Drainage, Fluid Mechanics,Water Chemistry & Microbiology, Open Channel Hydraulics,Computational Water & Wastewater networks, Introductionto Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation Design, RiverEngineering, Applied Hydrology, International Law of Water &Environment, Coastal & Harbor Engineering, EnvironmentalHydraulics, Field Measurements, EIA for Water Projects, On-Farm Irrigation Systems, and Integrated Water ResourcesManagement.

▪ The program is supervised by the Department ofIrrigation and Hydraulics with some 60 faculty membersand 20 teaching assistants. Around 2/3 of the facultymembers have obtained their PhD degrees from NorthAmerican universities.

WATER ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENT [WEE]Bachelor Programs, Credit Hours System, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering

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HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT [HEM]Bachelor Programs, Credit Hours System, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering

Program Objectives:

Key Features:

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Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Giza,Arab Republic of Egypt.

The goal of the program is to provide thecommunity with graduates capable ofeffectively using relevant scientific andtechnical knowledge in digital healthcare. Theprogram is designed to meet the growingdemand for trained engineers who can applythe principles of engineering, health sciences,and business administration. These engineerseffectively manage the physical, technological,and support services of healthcare facilities, inorder to optimize the safety, quality, efficiency,accessibility, and cost effectiveness ofhealthcare delivery processes and healthcaresystems. It centers on four main themes:healthcare facilities designing & planning,medical standards & accreditation, medicalsoftware, healthcare management andhealthcare information systems.

The HEM program offers core coursesrelated to the areas of Biomedical Engineering,management, industrial automation, as well ascomputer engineering and communications. Itallows student to select elective courses to fittheir desired specialty. Field training ismandatory to face the actual healthcareproblems. By the end of the program, studentsare expected to gain deep knowledge and skillsin Healthcare Engineering and Management,managerial systems for healthcare units,automation of healthcare systems and to beable to qualify healthcare units for national andinternational accreditation.

▪ To supply Healthcare sector with qualifiedengineers to fulfill national (and/or regional)strategic plans.

▪ To provide students the fundamentalknowledge required for practicing highquality HEM.

▪ Program graduates are expected to serve inthe following areas:

▪ Designing modern healthcare facilities andhospitals, based on modern internationalstandards & guidelines for designing, building& equipment supply for such facilities.

▪ Building the underlaying network andsoftware infrastructure.

▪ Management and decision-making supportin healthcare facilities based on solidmedical informatics infrastructure.

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CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING [CIE]Bachelor Programs, Credit Hours System, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering

The field of Civil Infrastructure Engineering isby far the most growing and demanding field in theconstruction market in Egypt and the Middle East.The CIE graduate will work in the design,construction, operation, and rehabilitation of civilinfrastructure projects including transport, highwaysand airports, railways, water and wastewater,surveying, and geotechnical engineering.

▪ Core courses specialized in the design of differentinfrastructures facilities: roads, highways, airports,railways, water and wastewater treatment plants,water distribution networks, sanitary sewers,tunnels, & bridges to satisfy the community’sneeds.

▪ A variety of elective courses providing the students

with deep understanding of the different facilities’

design and operation.

▪ Use of different software and latest technologies in

the analysis and design of infrastructures facilities.

▪ Practical training opportunities in multinational design

and construction companies, & consultancy firms.

▪ Providing students with strong knowledge, andproficient skills in the design, operations,maintenance, and rehabilitation of civilinfrastructure projects.

▪ Equipping graduates with appropriate technicalproficiency to lead interdisciplinary teams workingfor sustainable civil infrastructure projects.

▪ Bridging the gap between academic knowledge and

practical experiences through hands-on experiences

and exposures to large-scale civil infrastructure projects.

▪ Enhancing the soft and leadership skills that are

necessary for a successful professional career.

CIE Engineers:▪ Make people’s life easier by supplying potable water,

collecting and treating wastewater, constructinghighways and airports, railways & metro.

▪ Build the base for all large development projects.

Program Objectives:

Key Features:

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Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering, Giza, Arab Republic of Egypt.

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AERONAUTICAL ENG. & AVIATION MANAGEMENT [AEM]Bachelor Programs, Credit Hours System, Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering

Air transport environment in Africa and MENAregion is witnessing a tremendous revolution. Thereis an increasing demand for air transport for bothpassengers and goods. According to Boeing duringthe 2014-2034 period the passenger traffic and fleetswill almost twofold. This results in an increaseddemand for highly qualified Aeronautical andAviation engineers whom will be provided by thisprogram.

▪ Major courses in aeronautical engineering andmanagement, including airframe analysis, aircraftengines, aerodynamics, flight mechanics andcontrol, project management, and airports andaviation economics.

▪ Elective courses providing the students with deepunderstanding of Aeronautical Engineering andManagement.

▪ Use of different software and latest technologies in

Analysis, Maintenance, and Aviation Management.

▪ Preparing students, through training for working in

aviation companies.

▪ Provide engineers with sufficient engineeringbackground and the ability to predict, detect, assess,design maintenance procedures, plan and superviserepairing aircraft damage and maintain aircraft fleetavailability as per the Civil Aviation Authoritiesrequirements.

▪ Prepare engineers to manage Air-transportmaintenance departments with appropriateknowledge in management, human resources, andoperations research.

▪ Prepare a graduate who is capable to operate andmanage airports.

AEM Engineers:▪An engineer with management capabilities workingin airlines, airports or other companies within theaviation industry.▪ He may manage or maintain aircrafts in an airlineror manage the day-to-day operations of an airport orairline organization.

Program Objectives:

Key Features:

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