Final Edited Construction Tech & MGT

NATIONAL CURRICULUM HARMONIZATION
PROGRAM
PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES:
1. Adigrat University
2. Axum University
3. DebreMarkos University
4. Dilla University
5. Dire Dawa University
6. Hawassa University
7. Jigjiga University
8. Madawalabu University
9. MizanTepi University
10. Wachemo University
11. Wolega University
12. Addis Ababa Science and Technolog
Addis Ababa
July, 2013
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1. BACKGROUND
Introduction
Construction Technology and Management is an important application of science, which plays
a major role in the social and economic development of modern society. In order to perform
this role effectively, construction engineers require a broad understanding of scientific
principles, knowledge of materials, applied knowledge of civil engineering and the capacity to
analyse and synthesise in order to arrive at solutions. This requires research, team working,
and leadership and business skills. And it has to be situated in a social, economic and
environmental context that reflects the reality within which the construction engineer and
manager finds him/herself.
In Ethiopia, Construction Technology and Management has great role to play in supporting
economic development and contribute towards the improvement of the living standard of the
people. This role and contribution input is at different geospatial scales, from the Federal to the
local, in both an urban and a rural context. As a country that is moving into a rapid phase of
growth, the contribution that construction technology and management can make, to ensure
that this growth is sustainable; is a particularly important one. It is therefore of vital
importance that construction technologists and managers are prepared, professionally, to met
this growth challenge and contribute to sustainable development.
2. Rationale for the program

The double digit economic growth and the consecutive rapid expansion of construction
industry in Ethiopia results in high demand for having professionals on the field of
construction technology and management.Mainly the gaps seen in construction engineering,
construction management, and construction technology become clear on the execution of
construction projects. Inefficiencies in construction projects management, inadequacies in the
adoptions of various construction technologies and techniques, etc call for having an
integrated profession beyond the design aspect at the all phases of project life cycle (inception,
planning, execution...). Moreover the expansion of infrastructure, the rapid urbanization, the
transformation to industry, etc require more effective and efficient construction professionals
that are able to operate beyond the design and engineering aspects.
3. Objectives of the B.Sc. Program

The Objective of this B.Sc. program is to produce outstanding construction technology and
management graduates who have been prepared to become technological, managerial and
public service leaders capable of understanding the social and environmental challenges that
face the country, and who will be in a position to make a meaningful contribution to both
national social and economic growth and development as well as being able to respond to, and
benefit from, the impact of global change. The departement and the staff are committed to
creating a learning environment that provides a level of knowledge and competency in these
areas, through an innovative program of study, supported by a capability in information
technology use, coupled with a capacity to integrate the key social and environmental issues
facing the country.
This program is aimed primarily at training managing engineers required for managing
constructing projects with efficient and effective management system, Administer contracts,
Conduct researches to identify real problems on site pertaining to construction management,
methods & materials, and find better solutions
It will produce well qualified managing engineers knowledgeable in construction engineering
areas of structural, geotechnical and highway engineering, at the sometime those graduates
will also have extensive knowledge of construction technology and project management skills,
and can be actively engaged in the planning, development and management of
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construction/infrastructure projects. Managing Engineer’s competencies can be summarized as
follows;
Construction Technology
 Practical and scientific knowledge of construction, process, methods, techniques,
materials and equipment
 The ability to communicate through writing, and graphical and technical drawing
Construction Engineering
 Basic understanding of the Architectural and Engineering design methods and
process
Construction management
 Organizational and management skills, leadership and Teamwork Financial
knowledge, cash flow management, quantity surveying and estimating
 Negotiation and decision making skills, Entrepreneurial skills
 Organized record keeping skills
 IT knowledge and the skill to work on construction related software
 Ethics and etiquettes of professional practice including professional report
writing and communication skills,
Other skills
 General engineering and science
 Social science and humanities etc
4. Resources
Effective implementation of the program requires for the following resources.

4.1 Human resource
S.N Instructor/st
Required professional Status udent ratio Remark
1 CoTM Lecturer and above 1:20
Assistant Lecturer 1:20
Graduate assistant 1:40
2 Civil Engineering or Lecturer and above 1:20
related fields Assistant Lecturer 1:20
(structure,…) Graduate assistant 1:40
3 Architecture or related Lecturer and above 1:20
Assistant Lecturer 1:20
4 Geotechnical engineering Lecturer and above 1:20
or related fields Assistant Lecturer 1:20
5 Water /hydraulic Lecturer and above 1:20
engineering Assistant Lecturer 1:20
6 Project management or Lecturer and above 1:20
related fields Assistant Lecturer 1:20
7 Highway engineering 1:20
1:20
1:40
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4.2 Laboratories
S.N Specialties Remark

1 Construction materials lab
2 Soil lab Can be shared
3 Hydraulics lab Can be shared
4 Computer lab for Software and IT
5 Workshops Can be shared

6 Drawing workshop
4.3 Library
The program can use other technology, natural and computational science and business libraries.
Yet specific books and materials should be provided. The importance of organizing IT and
digital library is astounding.
5. Program Competencies
Competencies for a construction technology and management professional are:
 Practical and scientific knowledge of construction, process, methods,

techniques, materials and equipment
 The ability to communicate through writing, and graphical and technical
drawing
 Analytical/ Mathematical knowledge, logic and reasoning
 Skill & knowledge of quantity surveying and estimating
 Knowledge of land surveying
 Basic understanding of the Architectural and Engineering design methods
and process
 IT knowledge and the skill to work on construction related software
 Ethics and etiquettes of professional practice including professional report
writing and communication skills,
 Organization, resource and supply management skills.
 Financial knowledge, cash flow management
 Entrepreneurial skills
 Organized record keeping skills
 Knowledge of labor law claims & procurement management and contract
administration
 Conduct research on site pertaining construction technology and problems
identification and solving skills.
6. Professional Profiles of the Graduate
Professional graduates are broad statements that describe the career and professional
accomplishments that the program is preparing its graduates to achieve within two to five
years of the start of their professional career. The Professional graduates of the Department
of Construction Technology and Management is
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 Graduates will have the ability to enter and continue advancement within the construction
industry or construction-related industries including managerial or technical positions in
construction field supervision, project management, cost estimating, scheduling, contract
administration, material testing and inspection, field engineering and surveying, supervised
design, technical sales, or governmental regulation.
 Graduates will have a sense of professionalism that allows them to become informed and
participating citizens cognizant of ethics, civic duty, and social responsibility.
 Graduates will have technical skills and knowledge in mathematics, science, engineering,
and technology to support planning, analyzing, and solving of engineering and construction
problems using current and appropriate management and design tools and techniques.
 Graduates will have business skills and knowledge in management practices, cost
accounting, and financial decision-making to support sound construction project
management.
 Graduates will have leadership skills that prepare them to assume roles in which they can
effectively create an environment in which others attain their full potential.
 Graduates will have effective verbal, non-verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to
support their role in industry.
7. Graduate Profiles
Graduate profiles are statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do
by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that the students
acquire in their matriculation through the program.
The profile of B.Sc. Graduates of Construction Management can be summarized in the

following points:
 Organize resources/human, equipment & material / & lead construction projects
with efficient & effective management systems.
 Conduct researches projects, discoveries and consultancy services to identify real
problems on site pertaining to construction technology, management, methods &
materials, & find better solutions.
 Read, analyses and understand technical drawings and specifications.
 Conduct inspection and supervision by checking and measuring works for
accuracy and fit to specification.
 Detect and identify design problems /faults/ by justifying the cause and detail
requirements of adjustment or redesign and recommend measures.
 Ensure that construction projects are executed as per the design & specification
 Adapt construction materials, equipment, machines and other technological
outputs to local needs.
 Manage efficiently construction works and integrate constraints and requirements
of both manpower and construction machines.
 Administer contracts, make legal agreements up hold construction codes &
maintain professional ethics.
More over construction technology and management graduates will demonstrate the
following knowledge, attitude and skills.
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 Graduates will demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and
modern tools/software of construction related to: contract documents, codes, materials
testing, construction layout/surveying, best construction methods/practices, estimating,
scheduling, safety, design of construction systems (temporary structures, concrete,
foundations, formwork, basic electrical/mechanical systems), appropriate software (Excel,
AutoCAD, Primavera, Timberline).
 Graduates will demonstrate an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging
application of mathematics, science, engineering and technology related to construction
methods and design.
 Graduates will demonstrate an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments, and
apply experimental results to improve construction processes and solve construction
problems.
 Graduates will demonstrate an ability to apply creativity in the design of construction
systems, components, or processes.
 Graduates will demonstrate the ability to communicate (graphically, verbally and non-
verbally) and function effectively in teams.
 Graduates will understand the importance of lifelong learning, continuous improvement,
timeliness and a commitment to quality.
 Graduates will understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, and show a
respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.
8. Program Profile
Admission Requirements
Admissions to all regular undergraduate programs are processed through the Ministry of
Education (MoE) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. This is currently true for all
public Higher Education Institutes across the whole nation. Admissions to the continuing
education program (CEP) are processed through the registrar office based on the criteria set by
respective University.
Admission to Regular Program

Students who have successfully completed the 10 plus 2 preparatory education and have
secured a minimum cut-off point with high scores in Physics and Mathematics are eligible to
join the regular undergraduate B.Sc. degree program of Construction Technology and
Management.
Depending on available spaces, diploma graduates from TVET (Technical Vocational
Education and Training) in the fields of construction technology will be admitted based on
grades on competitive basis.
Applicants with a minimum cut-off point and with high scores in Physics and Mathematics in
foreign countries examinations equivalent to the 10+2 preparatory program are also eligible.
The equivalence is determined by the department.
Admission to Continuing Education Program

The criteria set for admission to the regular program will be employed as the criteria for
admission to the continuing education program.
Candidates who are diploma graduates from an engineering faculty, TVET or similar
recognized college in the fields of civil engineering, construction technology and other related
fields with a minimum cut-off point will be admitted based on space availability, and
competitive basis.
Limited numbers of junior staff such as technical assistants in relevant field may be admitted
each year based on non-competitive basis provided that he/she:
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 has served the University for a minimum of 2 consecutive years;
 meet the minimum admission requirement set for the program;
 obtain letter of recommendation from the business and development vice
president;
 Signs undertaking to serve the University after graduation, at least two years of
service for one complete year of study.
Department Placement
After successful completion of the orientation semester (1st semester), students will choose
academic departments according to their desired field of study. In view of the high number of
applicants, admission to any department is usually on competitive basis based on academic
performance. 30% of the total available places shall be reserved for females in addition to
their right to compete in the 70% places.
Duration of the study

The BSc. Program of construction technology and management takes five years of duration.
Each year’s constitute two semesters, the respective activities are mentioned below.
Mode of delivery
Despite of the capacity of respective universities and the nature of the course, all courses are
expected to be delivered on semester based parallel mode of delivery.
Method of teaching
In addition to the creativity and desecration of the instructor and nature of courses respective
teaching methods that enhance active learning –student cantered- should be adopted.
Moreover the recommended approaches are explained below in the course guide.
Assessment and evaluation

The minimum assessment technique should comprises of 50% continues assessment (atleast
five modes of assessment) and 50% final examination and. Yet this is also further detailed
below in the course guide.
Grading system
The grading system is based on the national policy and the legislations of respective
university.
Graduation Requirements
Students must take and pass all the required courses to satisfy the requirements for graduation.
The total number of credit points required for graduation with the Degree of Bachelor of
Science in Construction Technology and Management is 300 ECTS, including the 30 ECTS
mandatory internship (public sector/consultancy/industry placement).
Degree Nomenclature
After successful completion of all the requirements a student graduating from the Construction
Technology and Management department will be entitled to earn a degree in:
Bachelor of Science Degree in

Construction Technology and Management
በግምባታ ቴክኖሎጂ እና ስራ አመራር የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ
Quality Assurance Mechanisms
Specialization, assessments modes, and Module based Peer evaluation, students’ evaluation,
and periodical course progress evaluation will be taken as quality assurance mechanisms.
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9. Modules’ Name and Distribution
Module
Catego
Modules Related course

ECTS
ry
No Description Code Description Code

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4 01 Basic English Skills CoTM-M1014 1. Communication skills Enla1011 5
2. Basic writing skills Enla1012 5
4 02 Humanities and Social CESt-M1024 1. Civics & Professional CESt 1011 5
Science Ethics
2. Reasoning Skill(Logic) Phil1022 3
4 03 Engineering Mechanics CoTM-M1034 1. Engineering mechanics CEng1031 5
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4 04 Applied Engineering CoTM-M1044 1. Applied mathematics I Math1041 6
Mathematics 2. Applied mathematics II Math1042 6
4 05 Basic EngineeringSkill CoTM-M1054 1. Introduction to GEng1051 2
Engineering Profession
2. Engineering drawing MEng1052 5
3. Workshop Practice CoTM1053 3
1 06 ConstructionMaterials CoTM-M1061 1. ConstructionMaterials I CoTM1061 5
2. ConstructionMaterials CoTM2062 5
II
1 07 BuildingConstruction CoTM-M2071 1. Building construction I CoTM2071 4
2. Building construction II CoTM3072 5
1 08 Drafting and CoTM-M1081 1. Construction drafting Arch1081 4

Construction Working 2. Computer Aided Arch2082 5
Drawing Drafting & Data
Analysis Arch2083 5
3. Construction Working
Drawing
3 09 Architectural planning Arch-M4093 1. Architectural planning Arch4091 5
and design and design
1 10 Structural Engineering - CoTM-M1101 1. Strength of materials CEng1101 5

I 2. TheoryofStructure CEng2102 5
1 11 Structural Engineering - CoTM-M2111 1. Design of Reinforced CEng2111 5

II Concrete Structures
2. Steel & Timber CEng3112 5
Structure
3 12 Business & Economics CoTM-M2123 1. Introduction to Mgmt2121 4
Management
2. Introduction to Econ2122 4
Economics Acc2123 4
3. Principles of
Accounting
1 13 Water Engineering – I CoTM-M2131 1. Hydraulics HEng2131 5
2. Water Supply and HEng3132 5
Treatment
1 14 Water Engineering - II CoTM-M3141 1. Sewage Disposal and HEng3141 4
Treatment
2. Design & Construction HEng4142 4
of Water Works
1 15 Principles of CoTM-M2151 1. Principles of CoTM2151 4
construction construction
management management CoTM2152 4
2. Strategic Construction
Project Management
1 16 Resource Management CoTM-M3161 1. Human resource CoTM3161 4
Management in
Construction
2. Construction CoTM4162 4
Performance and
Resource optimization
1 17 Construction Financial CoTM-M3171 1. Financial Management CoTM3171 4
Management in Construction
2. Construction CoTM3172 4
Equipment and Plant
Management
1 18 Soil Mechanics & CoTM-M2181 1. SoilMechanics CEng2181 5
Foundation Engineering 2. Foundation Engineering CEng3182 5
1 19 Surveying CoTM-M3191 1. Surveying CoTM3191 6
1 20 Transport Design & CoTM-M3201 1. Highway Design and CEng3201 5
2. Road and Bridge CoTM4202 5
Construction
3. Rail Way and Tunnel CoTM4203 4
Construction
1 21 Estimating & Costing CoTM-M3211 1. Construction CoTM3211 5
Specification and
Quantity Surveying
2. Cost Engineering CoTM3212 5
1 22 Construction Planning CoTM-M4221 1. Construction planning CoTM4221 4
and scheduling
2. Computer based const. CoTM4222 4
planning (project)
1 23 Construction Site CoTM-M3231 1. Construction site CoTM3231 4
Management supervision
2. Construction health and CoTM4232 4
safety management
3. Construction Quality CoTM4233 4
Management
1 24 Procurement and CoTM-M4241 1. Construction law CoTM4241 4
Construction law 2. Procurement CoTM4242 4
Management and
Contract
Administration
3 25 Research Methodology CoTM-M4253 1. Technical Report Writing CoTM4251 4
& Research Method
2. Probability and statistics Stat 4252 4
1 26 Internship CoTM-M5261 1. Internship CoTM5261 30
1 27 Development & CoTM-M5271 1. Development and CoTM5271 4
Entrepreneurship Construction
Economics Bmgt5272 4
2. Entrepreneurship
1 28 Appropriate CoTM-M5281 1. Cost efficient CoTM5281 4
Construction Construction
Technology 2. Modern Construction CoTM5282 3
Technology
2 29 Elective CoTM-M5292 1. Concrete Technology CoTM5291 4
2. Computer CoTM5292 4
Programming CoTM5293 4
3. Environmental planning
and management
4. Construction Materials CoTM5294 4
Management
1 30 Project CoTM-M5301 1. Holistic Project CoTM5301 5
2. BSc. Research CoTM5302 8
10. Module Competence፡
Module
No. Title Competency Name
Develop logical approach to learning and Reasoning Skill
knowledge; Improve normative (Logic)
Humanities and Social
1 interaction with engineers and other
Science
professionals; develop awareness of Civic and Professional
professional ethics. Ethics
Participate effectively in group

discussions and team assignments and Basic Writing Skill
2 Communication Skills
able to communicate orally and in written
form. Communication Skills
Students shall be able to define and apply

the concepts of equilibrium and be
Basic Engineering
3 familiar with structural analysis of trusses,
Mechanics
frames and beams and application of
Engineering Mechanics
mechanics to engineering problems
I -Statics
Model and analyze engineering problems

Applied Engineering Applied Mathematics I
4 by applying concepts of calculus, vector
Mathematics Applied Mathematics
algebra.
II
Introduction to
Students shall be able to properly choose Engineering Profession
their future field of study, effectively
Basic Engineering Engineering Drawing
5 understand and prepare technical
Skills
drawings, manually and with the aid of Workshop Practice
computer. Computer Aided
Drafting
Students shall be able to identify ConstructionMaterials I

different types of construction materials
6 ConstructionMaterials and their properties that are currently
applied on the construction industry and ConstructionMaterials II
also knows how to test.
Students shall be able to construct Building construction I

different types of construction, knowing
7 BuildingConstruction
the different types of methodology with Building construction II
different types of materials
Drafting and Construction drafting
Construction Working
Drawing Computer Aided
Students shall be able to read, able to
drafting & Data
8 draft and able to work on computer based
Analysis
designs.
Construction Working
Drawing
Architectural planning
and design Students shall be able to plan and design
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architectural works. Architectural planning
and design
Structural Students shall be able to know the Strength of materials

Engineering - I engineering properties of materials or
10 their strength under applied load and able
Theory of Structure
to analyze stresses of the structural
members.
Structural Design of Reinforced

Students shall be able to know the
Engineering - II Concrete Structures
different methods of design and able to
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design reinforced concrete, steel and Steel & Timber
timber structures. Structure
Business & Introduction to

Economics Management
12 ------------------- Introduction to
Economics
Principles of
Accounting
Water Engineering – Hydraulics

Students shall be able to know basics of
I
water engineering properties of water &
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able to know how to treat and supply Water Supply and
water to the community. Treatment
Water Engineering – Sewage Disposal and

II Treatment
different types of sewage disposal and
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their treatment & how to design and Design & Construction
construct hydraulic structures. of Water Works
Principles of Principles of
construction construction
different principles of construction
15 management management
management and how to Manage
Strategic Construction
Construction Projects tactically.
Project Management
Resource Human resource

Management Students shall be able to know how to Management in
Manage the man powers & resources Construction
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allocated for the specific project Construction
optimally. Performance and
Resource optimization
Construction Financial Management

Students shall be able to know how to
Financial in Construction
manage finances in construction & how
17 Management
to control Construction plants and Construction Equipment
Equipments properly. and Plant Management
Soil Mechanics & Soil Mechanics

Foundation Students shall be able to know the
18 Engineering Engineering properties of soil and the
different types of foundation Foundation Engineering
Surveying Students shall be able to know the basic Surveying

principles of surveying and be familiar
19 with the surveyors how to apply the
fundamental engineering surveying
practically.
Transport Design & Highway Design and

Students shall be able to know the design
requirements, how to design highway, Road and Bridge
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road, bridge, railway and tunnel Construction
construction.
Rail Way and Tunnel
Construction
Estimating & Costing Construction

Students shall be able to know the design
Specification and
requirements, how to prepare
21 Quantity Surveying
Specification, quantifying and estimating
Cost Engineering
the cost of structure.
Construction Construction planning

Planning Students shall be able to prepare different and scheduling
22 schedules of resources and analyzing
those using standardized softwares. Computer based const.
planning (project)
Construction Site Construction site
Management Students shall be able to knowhow to supervision
supervise the projects, how to manage
23 health and safety of the project sites and Construction health and
how to assure the Quality of the entire safety management
structures. Construction Quality
Management
Procurement and Construction law

Students shall be able to know the basic
Construction law
principles of construction law and
24 Procurement
administering different construction
Management and
contructs.
Contract Administration
Research Students shall be able to know the Construction law

Methodology different types of sewage disposal and
25 Procurement
their treatment & how to design and Management and
construct hydraulic structures. Contract Administration
Internship Students shall be able to apply the basic Internship

concepts of the entire course and
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demonstrating those practical aspects in
the construction site or industry
Development & Development and

Entrepreneurship Construction Economics
27 -------------------
Entrepreneurship
Appropriate Cost efficient

Students shall be able to know different
Construction Construction
concepts of Cost efficient Construction
28 Technology
and involving them with the Modern Modern Construction
Construction Technology Technology
Elective Concrete Technology

Students shall be able to know the basic
principles of Computer Programming
1. Concrete Technology
29 2. Computer Programming Environmental planning
3. Environmental planning and and management
management Construction Materials
4. Construction Materials Management Management
Project Students shall be able to identify Holistic Project

problems and find out solutions for the
30 respective problems arise in the BSc. Research
construction industry through their BSc
research or holistic projects.
Department of Construction Technology and Management
Module Name Construction Materials

Module Number CoTM-M1061
Rationale and In the field of construction, there is more number of new materials
objective of the emerging now days; while it is necessary for a construction technologist to
module know basically about the versatile and more widely used materials in the
construction industry. Two courses are framed under this module to
explain the students about the intricacies involved in the use/production/
After completion of this module the students will acquaint with the types
and properties of construction materials and employ it effectively.
Total ECTS of
10
the module
Mode of Delivery- semester based parallel
Courses of the Module
Course Number Course Name ECTS
CoTM1061 Construction Materials I 5
CoTM2062 Construction Materials II 5
Total 10
Course Number CoTM1061
Course Title Construction Materials I

Degree Program B.Sc. in Construction Technology & Management
Module (No. & Name) 06-Construction Materials
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Cr. Hrs 3
Contact Hours (per week) Lecture Tutorial Lab. & Home Total contact Hrs.
& workshop Study
Seminars practice
2 0 3 3 8
Course Objectives & Competences to Objective:
be Acquired This course introduces the production, nature and
characteristics of different construction materials and
identifying them with respect to their suitability to different
engineering structures based on their quality of strength,
texture, nature of production/formation etc.
Outcome:
At the end of the course, students should be able to
understand:
Nature and performance of construction materials under load.
Various types of stones and fired clay products and their
application in construction.
Production and use of lime, gypsum, cement and aggregates
Physical and mechanical properties of Ferrous and non-
ferrous materials, Paints, varnishes and distempers, Glass and
composite materials
Course Description/Course Contents Introduction to construction to Materials; Classification
nature and Properties of materials. building stone; formation
of rocks, classification of rocks, method of quarrying and
finishing; General types of stone used in Ethiopian. Gravel;
sources and processing.
Binding Materials; Lime: Manufacture, slaking Hydration and
classification; cement: Manufacture, Composition properties,
types and handling. Mortar: Constituents, batching mixing
and materials breakdown. And uses. Hollow and solid
Concrete Blocks,
Pre-requisites None
Semester 2
Status of Course Core
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, lab practices, field visit, Tutorial
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading - Class assignments 15%
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Lab report 10%
- Presentation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 90% during lectures & tutorials and 100% lab.
Literature Edward Allen, “Fundamentals of Building Construction:
Materials and methods”, John Wiley & Sons,
Michael S. M., JohnP.Z., “Materials for civi and construction
Engineers”,
William, P. & Spence (2006), Construction Materials,
Methods and Techniques, 2nd edition, Thomson Delmar
Learning.

Course Title Construction materials II
Module (No. & Name) 06-Construction Materials
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Cr. Hrs 3
& workshop Study
Seminars practice
2 0 3 3 8
Course Objectives & Competences to Objective and competencies required for the students after
be Acquired completion of the course are
To understand the processes involved in the production of
concrete, properties of fresh concrete, strength and properties
of hardened concrete and to perform lab tests over fresh and
hardened concrete
To comprehend the use of metals and alloys as construction
materials
To throw light on use of timber and asphalt as construction
materials, and to perform lab tests on timber and asphalt
Course Description/Course Contents Concrete:- Ingredients of concrete- Aggregate, cement and
admixtures: concrete Mixing , Conveying and Placing,
placing concrete in hot and cold weather consolidating,
Finishing and curing concrete. Materials breakdown; Metals:
Mechanical properties of metals, Ferrous metals and Alloys;
Nonferrous metals; Timber, Mechanical properties and
durability of timber, Common Ethiopian timber. Asphalt:
Types, lab and plan produced mixes, properties of Asphalt,
introduction to asphalt mix design, Asphalt as damp
proofing; asphalt as road surfacing materials.
Pre-requisites CoTM1061 (Construction materials I)
Semester 3
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, practices and field visit
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Lab report 10%
- Presentation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature Edward Allen, “Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and
methods”, John Wiley & Sons,
Michael S. M., JohnP.Z., “Materials for civil and construction
Engineers”,
William, P. & Spence (2006), Construction Materials, Methods and
Techniques, 2nd edition, Thomson Delmar Learning.
Neville A.M, “Properties of concrete”, Prentice-Hall
Module Name Building Construction

Rationale and Construction technology involves in the procedures and processes of
objective of the erection and construction of various types of structures. The courses in
module this module cover almost all the types of techniques involved in the
construction of buildings.
After the completion of this module the students will be able to make
component design, execute and supervise the developments of building
components. And initiate effective methods to mange building projects.
Total ECTS of
9
the module
CoTM2071 Building Construction I 4
CoTM3072 Building Construction II 5
Total 9

Course Title Building Construction I
Module (No. & Name) CoTMM2071, Building Construction
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Cr. Hrs 3
Contact Hours (per week) Lecture Tutorial Lab. & Home Total
& workshop Study contact
Seminars practice Hrs.
2 0 3 2 7
Course Objectives & Competences to At the end of the course, the students should be able
be Acquired to
 Comprehend the construction aspects of
foundations, walls, walls, floors, staircases,
doors and windows, lintels, arches, roofs, roof
coverings. plastering, finishing. RC and steel
framed structures.
 Comprehend the construction aspects of joints in
structures. Form work. Causes, prevention and
remedies of cracks in buildings. Prefabricated
buildings. Shells and dome structures.
Course Description/Course Contents Building components: foundations, walls, floors,
staircases, doors and windows, lintels, arches, roofs,
roof coverings. Plastering, finishing. RC and steel
framed structures. Provision of joints in structures.
Form work. Causes, prevention and remedies of
cracks in buildings. Prefabricated buildings. Shells
and dome structures.
Pre-requisites Arch1081 (Construction drafting)
Semester 3
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, Class assignments, practices, project
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Lab report 10%
- Presentation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 90% during lectures & tutorials and
100% lab.
Literature Francis D. K. Ching,Cassandra Adams, “Building
Construction Illustrated”, John Wiley & Sons
Sushil Kumar, “Building construction”, Standard
publications, India
Punmia B. C., Building construction”,
Laxmipublishers

Course Title Building Construction II
Module (No. & Name) 07- Building Construction
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Cr. Hrs 3
& workshop Study contact
Seminars practice Hrs.
2 0 3 3 8
Course Objectives & Competences to At the end of the course, the students should be able
be Acquired to
Comprehend the construction aspects of Elevators,
escalators Balconies, Loggias, canopy and terraces
Flues and Fireplaces, Damp proofing, Built-in
furniture, Kitchen appliances installations in building
construction Paving, gardening drainage, fences,
sewerage lines/septic tank electrical
lavatory fixtures.
Course Description/Course Contents Vertical circulation (Elevators, escalators etc.).
Balconies, Loggias, canopy and terraces: types and
construction details. Flues and Fireplaces: types and
construction details. Damp proofing: methods and
construction materials. Built-in furniture, Kitchen
appliances and lavatory fixtures types and details,
External works: Paving, gardening, drainage, fences
and sewerage lines/septic tank/ construction,
Integrated electrical and installations in building
construction.
Pre-requisites CoTM2071 (Building Construction I)
Semester 4
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, Class assignments, practices, project
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Lab report 10%
- Presentation10%
Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 90% during lectures & tutorials
Literature Francis D. K. Ching,Cassandra Adams, “Building
Construction Illustrated”, John Wiley & Sons
Sushil Kumar, “Building construction”, Standard
publications, India
Punmia B. C., Building construction”, Laxmi
publishers
Module Name Drafting and Construction Working Drawing (CoTM-M1081)

Module Number 08
Rationale and This module emphasizes on one of the skills associated with building
objective of the technology which could be said as aesthetics and architecture. Moreover,
module the principles are equally applicable to the design of building for other
purposes. Building construction technology is very close to the work of
architects to build any type of structures. Hence, a basic knowledge about
the field of Architecture is important for construction technology
graduates. As the main communication language in construction is
drawing, drafting and working drawing are basic for construction
technology (Building construction, road construction and water works
construction).
After the completion of this module the students will prepare design drafts
and able to communicate with graphics.
Total ECTS of
14
the module
Arch1081 Construction Drafting 4
Arch2082 Computer Aided Drafting and Data Analysis 5
Arch2083 Construction working drawing 5
Total 14
Course Number Arch1081

Course Title Construction Drafting
Degree Program B.Sc. in Construction Technology and Management
Module (No. & Name) 08- Drafting and Construction working drawing
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Contact Hours (per week) Lecture Tutorial Lab. & Home Total contact hrs.
& workshop Study
Seminars practice
2 0 2 3 7
Course Objectives & At the end of the course, the students should be
Competences to be Acquired * familiar to use the drafting symbols, conventions, method of
dimensioning, terms such as plan, section, elevation
* able to use the principle of scaling a drawing to be drawn
* familiar to read sanitary, electrical, mechanical, structural
drawings, road profiles, road cross sections standard drawings of
road works
Course Description/Course Construction Drawings: Drafting, Symbols and conventions,
Contents Dimensioning, plans, Sections, Elevations, Scales and conventional
Construction drawings. Reading Exercise of Sanitary, electrical,
Mechanical, Structural drawings including road profiles, road cross.
Sections standard drawings for road works.
Pre-requisites MEng1011 (Engineering Drawing)

Semester 2
Teaching & Learning Lecture, Class assignments, practices and mini project
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & - Class assignments 15%
Grading System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Presentation10%
Final Exam 40%
Literature Mark W.H., “Understanding Construction Drawing”, DELMAR
Cengage Learning
Kilmer, W. O., Kilmer R., “Construction Drawings and Details for
Interiors – Basic skills”, John Wiley &Sons.,
Course Number Arch2082

Course Title Computer Aided Drafting and Data Analysis
Module (No. & Name) 08- Drafting and Construction working drawing
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per week) Lecture Tutorial Lab. & Home Total contact
& workshop Study hrs.
Seminars practice
2 0 4 2 8
Course Objectives & The objective of the course is to give hands on practice and theoretical
Competences to be Acquired knowledge of how to use computers for data analysis and drafting.
At the end of the course, the student should be able to work on MS
excel to do data analysis and to use formulae to create templates. Also
the students should be able to demonstrate the use of Auto CAD in
construction drawings by knowing about the commands and functions
of the software.
Course Description/Course Introduction to computer hardware, Software, operating systems and
Contents application software, Advanced Data Analysis with Ms-Excel: using
built-in functions and user-defined formulae, creating and using
databases, Solver options, creating professional looking charts.
Introduction to graphics software. The Auto CAD window elements;
Using coordinate entry methods; Controlling views: the zoom
commands, Pan: Drawing Objects : the line family, polygons arc,
circle etc; Drawing Aids: the Ortho command, Objects Snap and
tracking, Editing Objects; Selection methods, modifying tools; Layers:
controlling layers: Locking unlocking, On\Off, Freeze Modifying:
Changing and matching object properties; Hatching, Dimensioning,
Adding texts to drawings: Plotting: Units and scales, selecting paper
sixes, plotting: Introduction to Basic 3D. Introduction to Problem
Solving with MATLAB and other design software’s. (GIS…)
Pre-requisites CoTM2081 (Construction Drafting)
Semester
Teaching & Learning Lectures, tutorial, practices and mini projects, lab.
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Presentation10%
Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements Minimum of 90% during lecture.
100% attendance during practical work session.
Literature Patrick Blattner, “Using MS excel 2002”, QUE, Indiana
Roberts JT., “Introduction to Auto CAD”, BPB publications,
New Delhi
Maguire D, “Engineering Drawing from first principles using
Auto CAD”
Module Name Architectural Planning and Design

Module Number 09-CoTM-M3093
Rationale and This module emphasizes on one of the skills associated with building
objective of the technology which could be said as aesthetics and architecture.
module Moreover, the principles are equally applicable to the design of
building for other purposes. Building construction technology is very
close to the work of architects to build any type of structures. Hence,
a basic knowledge about the field of Architecture is important for
construction technology graduates. As the main communication
language in construction is drawing, drafting and working drawing
are basic for construction technology (Building construction, road
construction and water works construction).
After the completion of the module the student will prepare basic
architectural plans and designs.
Total ECTS of
5
the module
CoTM3132 Architectural Planning and Design 5
Total 5

Course Title Architectural Planning and Design
Module (No. & Name) 13 - Working Drawing and Architectural Design
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per week) Lecture Tutorial & Lab. & workshop Home Total contact
Seminars practice Study hrs.
1 0 6 2 8
Course Objectives &  Define and discuss the nature and origin of architecture
Competences to be Acquired  Enumerate the basic elements of architecture
 Use intelligently and aesthetically space, structure and function
applied to the building.
 Construct and define mode of architecture in relation to climatic
and site condition.
 Draw architectural drawing, of some small structures like
community centers, campus buildings, mixed use buildings, small
Hotel, Health center etc.
 Understand about the Building regulations, out door space
utilization, organization etc
 Perform a semester project using the contents studied.
Course Description/Course Introduction to architectural planning and Design, Determinates of
Contents architectural design: Space. Form and Function, Structure, Materials,
Technology etc. Analysis of site and design program. Site planning
& design of a small residential house. Medium scale public building
(complexes). Small community center; small campus buildings,
small mixed use developments, small Hotel, Health center, etc, with
emphasis on planning requirements (Building regulations, outdoor
space utilization, organization etc) and construction.
Semester Project: Options: Small community (civic) center, Small
campus building, small mixed use developments, Small Hotel,
Health center etc.
Pre-requisites CoTM1042 (Construction Drafting)

Semester
Teaching & Learning Methods  Lecture, Practice, project,
Assessment/Evaluation &  Assignment and Assessments 30%
Grading System  Project 30%
 Final Examination 40%
Attendance Requirements Minimum of 90% during lectures & tutorials, 100% lab.
Module Name Structural Engineering-I

Module Number 10
Rationale and For any Civil Engineering structures, the first stage of design process is to analyze
objective of the and ascertain the behavior of the structure under loads, to realize the stress
module resultants induced in the structures and components and selection of suitable
material for the different structural components. Hence, this module is devoted to
familiarize students with concepts related to strength and mechanics of materials,
analysis of structures & material for their behavior under loading.
The students will be able to conduct structural analysis of a given design and
project.
Total ECTS of
10
the module
CEng1101 Strength of Materials 5
CEng2102 Theory of Structures 5
Total 10
Course Number CEng 1101
Course Title Strength of Materials

Module (No. & Name) 10- structural engineering I
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Cr. Hrs 3
& workshop Study Hrs.
Seminars practice
2 2 - 3 7
be Acquired Addressing mechanical properties of materials,
Introducing students to the basics of stress and
strain,
Transferring knowledge determination of internal
stress resultants in beams,
Providing an introductory concept as to
determination of stress in flexural members,
Enabling students get used to basic tools of
determining deflection of structurally determinate
systems,
Helping students understand basic property of
columns.
Course Description/Course Contents Mechanical Properties of Materials

Tension, Compression & Shear
Beams
Flexural and shearing diagram in beams
Torsion
Deflection of Statically Determinate Beams
Compound Stresses
Columns
Analysis of Plane Stress
Pre-requisites CEng1031(engineering mechanics)
Semester 2
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, Class assignments, practices
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature  Gere & Timoshenko, “Mechanics of Materials”.
Third edition, PWS-KKNT Publishing Company,
Boston.
 IGOR P.POPOV, “Engineering Mechanics of
Solids”, PRENTICE HALL, Englewood cliffs,
New Jersey 07632
 Beer and Johnson, Mechanics of Materials, 3rd
Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Module Name Structural Engineering-II

Module Number 10
Rationale and For any Civil Engineering structures, the second stage next to the analysis of
objective of the structures is the designing part in which the decided material is proportioned to
module resist the calculated stress resultants. Hence, this module is devoted to familiarize
students with concepts related to strength and mechanics of materials, analysis of
structures, material selection and design of structures, for their behavior under
loading.
Total ECTS of
10
the module
CEng2111 Design Reinforced Concrete Structure 5
CEng3112 Steel & Timber structure 5
Total 10
Course Number CEng2102
Course Title Theory of Structures

Module (No. & Name) 10- structural engineering I
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Cr. Hrs 3
& workshop Study
Seminars practice
3 2 - 3 8
be Acquired Addressing mechanical properties of materials,
Introducing students to the basics of stress and strain,
Transferring knowledge determination of internal stress
resultants in beams,
Providing an introductory concept as to determination of
stress in flexural members,
Enabling students get used to basic tools of determining
deflection of structurally determinate systems,
Helping students understand basic property of columns.
Course Description/Course Contents Structural systems

Stability and Determinacy of Structures.
Structural Loads: - Dead Loads, Live Loads, Wind
Loads, Earthquake Loads.
Deflection of Statically Determinate Structures: -
Conjugate Beam Method, Virtual Work Method.
Analysis of Statically indeterminate Structures: -Slope
Deflection Equation Methods, Moment Distribution Method,
Consistent Deformation Method
Pre-requisites CEng1101(Strength of Materials)
Semester 3
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, Quiz & Assignment
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature Elementary Structural Analysis, Noris Charles Head.
R.C. HIBBELER, “STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS”,
Fourth Edition, PRINTCE HALL, Upper Saddle
River, New Jersey, 07458.
Statically Indeterminate structural Analysis N. Tebeje
Indeterminate Structural Analysis. Kinney, J. Sterling
Course Title Design Reinforced Concrete Structure

Module (No. & Name) 11- structural engineering II
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Cr. Hrs 3
Seminars practice
2 3 - 3 8
Course Objectives & Objective:
Competences to be Acquired  Addressing the concepts of structural design
 Introducing students to the basic mechanics of reinforced
concrete elements
 Transferring knowledge about design of reinforced
concrete line elements:- Beam & Column
Enabling students get used to basic analysis and design feature on
reinforced concrete plane elements
Course Description/Course  Structural design.
Contents  Load combinations, code provision.
 Structural properties of Concrete and Reinforcement.
 Reinforced concrete Design Methods; Safety and Serviceability.
 Introduction to Analysis & Design methods of Rectangular, T &
L-Beams.
 Introduction to Analysis & Design methods of One Way & Two
Way slabs.
 Introduction to Analysis & Design methods of ribbed slabs and
flat slabs
Introduction to Analysis & Design methods of Columns & staircase.
Pre-requisites CEng2102(Theory of Structures)
Semester 4
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature  EBCS-1: - Basis of Design and Actions in Structures
 EBCS 2-Structural use of Concrete
 MacGregor, J. G. Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and
Design, 4th edition, Prentice-Hall, 2006.
Course Title Steel & Timber structure

Module (No. & Name) 11- structural engineering II
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Cr. Hrs 3
& workshop Study
Seminars practice
2 3 - 3 8
be Acquired Transferring knowledge on estimation of loads acting
on structures and their critical combination
Conveying important properties of steel as a
construction material
Transferring knowledge as to design of different
structural elements out of steel
Providing some techniques of protection of steel
Enabling students get used to properties of timber and
bamboo elements
Course Description/Course Contents Transferring knowledge on estimation of loads acting on
structures and their critical combination
Conveying important properties of steel as a construction
material
Transferring knowledge as to design of different structural
elements out of steel
Providing some techniques of protection of steel
Enabling students get used to properties of timber and
bamboo elements
Pre-requisites CEng2102(theory of structures)
Semester 5
Status of Course Compulsory
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature ROBERT ENGLEKIRK, “Steel Structures”, JOHN
WILEY & SONS INC, New York.
W.M.C. McKenzie, “Design of Structural Steelwork”,
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN, New York.
EBCS-1: - Basis of Design and Actions in Structures
EBCS-3: - Design of Steel Structures
EBCS-5: - Utilization of Timber
Module Name Business and Economics (COTM-M1101)

Module Number 12
Rationale and The rationale of this module is that managing engineers need to
objective of the acquaint with fundamental business and economics knowledge and
module skills that will help them as a stepping stone to their managing
abilities. It is also important for them to understand the social context
that frames their work.
The objective of the module is to improve students’ abilities to

understand, and interact with, other related disciplines outside of
engineering and science and to gain an insight into, and an
understanding of the social dynamics of their future work
environment. It will also help them to lay a foundation for the
advanced managerial courses.
After completion of this module the students will to understand and
analyze the social dimension and environment of the construction
industry.
Total ECTS of
12
the module
MGMT 2121 Introduction to Management 4
ACC2123 Principles of Accounting 4
ECON 2122 Introduction to Economics 4
Total 12
Course Number MGMT 2121

Course Title Introduction to Management
Module (No. & Name) 12- Business and Economics
Module Coordinator
Lecturer TBA
ECTS Credits 4
& workshop Study contact hrs.
Seminars practice
3 2 0 2 7
Course Objectives & This course focuses on the basic concepts and principles of
Competences to be Acquired management, the functions of planning, organizing, staffing,
directing and controlling, and their relationships to key issues in
management practices, such as leadership and motivation. Decision
making and effective communication are also discussed.
This course enables the students to:
 Define the term management, basic concepts and principles of
management.
 Explain the general overview of management in relation to its
importance, roles, skills and universality
 Acquire sound understanding of the nature and practice of
management.
 Develop a comprehensive understanding of basic concepts of
management functions.
Course Description/Course Definition of Management-Significance -Managerial Functions
Contents -Concepts and Need for planning-Managerial Roles -Levels of
Management and Types of Managers-concepts and Need for
planning-Planning Techniques-Planning process-Types of
plans- Meaning of decision making- Concept of organizing and
organization-Staffing an organization-leading function-
Controlling function – controlling process
Pre-requisites None
Semester 2
Status of Course supportive
Teaching & Learning Lecture, Case studies, assignments
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 90% during lectures
Literature C.B Gubta, “Business Organization and Management”, Sultan
Chand & sons, new Delhi.
Ernest Dale. “Management. Theory and Practices.” McGraw
Hill Inc. New York, 1981.
Fred Luthans, “Introduction to Management, A Contingency
Approach”, McGraw Hill Book Company New york, 1973.
Course Number ACC2123

Course Title Principles of Accounting
Module (No. & Name) 12 - Business and Economics
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
3 1 0 3 7
Course Objectives & To gain an overview of the accounting profession,
Competences to be Acquired encompassing its history, its ethics, its public responsibilities,
the role of auditing in enhancing the credibility of publicly
reported information.
To understand the basic features of accounting and reporting
by organizations, including the principles underlying the
integrity and effectiveness of accounting information systems.
To understand fundamental accounting concepts in addition to
the elements of financial statements. These concepts include
accountability, estimation, accounting judgment, the qualitative
characteristics of accounting information, choice in accounting
measurement, and the ethics of reporting.
Course Description/Course An introduction to accounting principles and theory for the sole
Contents proprietorship. The recording of business transactions through
the accounting cycle, from journalizing, posting, adjusting, and
closing entries through work papers and preparation of
financial statements, is studied. Related topics include: internal
control and accounting for cash, accounts receivable,
inventories, property and equipment and related depreciation,
intangible assets, current liabilities, owner's equity, and payroll
accounting. Ethical business practices and client privacy issues
Pre-requisites None
Semester 2
Teaching & Learning - lectures, class works, seminars
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
Literature Larson, Wild-Chiappotta, “Fundamentals of accounting
principles” 16th edition
Skousen, Langenderfer, Albrecht, “Accounting principles and
applications”, 3rd edition 1997
Robert W A, James S R,”Accounting principles”, 6 th edition
Course Number Econ 2122

Course Title Introduction to Economics
Module (No. & Name) 12 - Business and Economics
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
3 1 0 3 7
Course Objectives & The objective of the course is to introduce students to the basic
Competences to be concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Students will
Acquired develop familiarity with economic concepts such as scarcity,
opportunity cost, laws of demand and supply, elasticity, competitive
market, short-run production theory and profit maximization. Besides,
student will demonstrate understanding of measurement and problems
of economic performances.
Course Description/Course  Introduction: definition, scope, and methods of economics;
Contents basic economic problems and the economic system.
 Microeconomics: supply and demand; theory of production &
costs; profit maximizing competitive markets; market
imperfections.
 Macroeconomics: problems of the macro economy; national
income accounting; aggregate demand & supply; economic
policy instruments.
Pre-requisites None
Semester 4
Teaching & Learning - lectures, tutorials,
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
Literature 1. Campbell R. M. and Stanley L. B. (2004), Economics: Principles,
Problems, and Policies, 16th edition, Irwin/McGraw-Hill.
2. Hyman, D.N. (1999), Economics, Mcgraw-Hill College.
3. Samuelson, P.A &Nordhaus, W.D. (2004), Economics, 18th edition,
McGrawHill/ Irwin.
4. Baumol, W.J. and Blinder, A.S. (2005), Economics: Principles and
Policy, 10th edition, South-Western College Pub.
Module Name Water Resource Engineering I

Module Number 13
Rationale and objective of -- -This module introduce the basic concepts and
the module application of fluid mechanics to different engineering
problems related to water works
The students will be able to develop water works design.
Total ECTS of the module 10

HEng2132 Hydraulics 5
HEng3132 Water Supply and Treatment 5
Total 10

Course Title Hydraulics
Module (No. & name) 11-Water Resource Engineering I
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Seminars practice
3 0 3 3 9
Course Objectives & The Course objective are to:
Competences to be Acquired  Understand the fundamental concepts of fluid mechanics.
 Understand the basic laws of physical science (conservation
of mass, energy and momentum) which govern the
mechanics of fluid flow.
 Apply these laws to the flow of water through pipes.
 Understand the factors influencing the performance of
centrifugal pumps
The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course

are:
 calculate the hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces on
structures
 estimate the flow rates through pipes and orifices
 select suitably sized pipelines
 select appropriate pumps for typical clean water
applications.
Course Description/Course  Properties of fluids; Hydrostatics; Euler´s basic equation,

Contents relative equilibrium.
 Hydrostatic forces on plane and curved
surfaces;Buoyancy and stability of floating bodies.
 Kinematics of fluid flow; Continuity and Bernoulli´s
equations.
 Impulse and momentum principle and its applications.
 Boundary layer theory:
 Hydrostatics; pressure and its measurement, the calculation
of the resultant forces
 Principles of fluid flow; “ideal” fluids, “steady” and
“uniform” flows, continuity, energy and momentum,
vortices
 Behavior of real fluids; viscosity, laminar and turbulent
flow, Reynolds No., Boundary layers, Flow separation, Lift
and drag, Strouhal No.
 Flow in pipelines; shear stress in pipelines, the Darcy-
Weisbach equation, head loss in pipelines, head loss in
fittings, the hydraulic grade line, Pipelines in parallel and
series.
 Pumps; pump efficiency, power consumption, pump curves,
NPSH, pump selection.
Pre-requisites None
Semester 3
Teaching & Learning lectures, class works, project
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & - - Class assignments 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Lab report10%
Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 90% during lectures and 100% during Lab.
Literature 1. Crowe, C.T., Elger, D.F. & Roberson, J.A. (2004),
Engineering Fluid Mechanics, 8th edition, John Wiley &
Sons.
2. Streeter, V.L., Wylie, B.E. and Bedford, K.W. (1997),
Fluid Mechanics, 9th edition, McGraw Hill.
3. Douglas, J.F., Gasoriek, J.M., Swaffield, J. and Jack, L.
(2006), Fluid Mechanics, 5th edition, Prentice Hall.
Course Number HEng3132

Course Title Water Supply and Treatment
Module (No. & Name) 13- Water Resource Engineering I
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per week) Lectur Tutorial Lab. & Home Total contact
e & workshop Study hrs.
Seminars practice
2 0 3 4 9
Course Objectives Objectives:
&Competences to be  To throw light on water management, water supply
Acquired development, sources & characteristics of water, water quality,
demand, treatment processes for potable water supply, pipe
lines for water supply, pump requirements.
Competencies:
 At the end of the course the student should be should have
gained the theoretical and laboratory knowledge in the field of
water supply and treatment which could be a strong knowledge
base to work in future with the water supply, treatment projects,
plants as a knowledgeable person to supervise, monitor and
involve in construction and maintenance.
Course Description/Course Water Management, Water Supply and development, Sources and uses
Contents of water, Ground water flow characteristics, Design of wells physical,
Chemical and biological characteristics of water. Water quality,
Standards, Demand for water:-Demand variation and forecast.
Introduction to water treatment;- Physical treatment methods Chemical
treatment methods, Biological treatment methods, Conveying and
distribution water:-Determination of pipe size. Installation in house,
Pumps: - types and selection. Reservoirs:-Capacity, Service
Pre-requisites CoTM 2111 (Hydraulics)

Semester 6
Teaching & Learning - lectures, class works, assignments
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
Literature Birdie G. S and Birdie J.S, Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering,
DhanpatRai and
Sons (1998), New Delhi
Duggal K.N., Elements of Environmental Engineering, S. Chand and Co. Ltd.
(2000),
Fair, Geyer &Okun, Water and Waste water Engineering, John Wiley & sons,
Inc
(1966)
Module Name Water Resource Engineering II

Module Number 14
Rationale and -This module introduce the basic concepts and application of
objective of the fluid mechanics to different engineering problems related to
module water works
The students will be able to develop and interpret water works
design .
Total ECTS of the
10
module
HEng3141 Sewage Disposal and Treatment 5
HEng4142 Design & Construction of water works 5
Total

Course Title Sewage Disposal and Treatment
Degree Program B.Sc. in Construction Technologyand Management
Module (No. & Name) 14- Water Resource Engineering II
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per week) Lectur Tutorial Lab. & Home Total contact
e & workshop Study hrs.
Seminars practice
2 0 3 4 9
Course Objectives & To learn how to do a preliminary design of the most widely
Competences to be Acquired used wastewater treatment unit operations and how to organize
these in to a functioning treatment system, having studied
about the quantity, quality and the materials used.
Course Description/Course Sanitation Sewage, Sewer and Sewerage. Quantity of Waste
Contents Water:-Surface and storm Water Drainage. Design, Layout and
Construction of Sewers. Combined Sewers, Manholes, and
inlets. Sewage Pumping. Sewage Disposal. Introduction to the
Method of Waste Water Treatment. Septic Tanks:- design and
Construction of Septic Tanks. Methods of exerts Disposal in
rural communities. Refuse Collection Storage and Disposal.
Pre-requisites HEng3132 (Water supply and Treatment)

Semester 5
Teaching & Learning - lectures, class works, project
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature Birdie G. S and Birdie J.S, Water Supply and Sanitary
Engineering, DhanpatRai and Sons (1998), New Delhi
Duggal K.N., Elements of Environmental Engineering, S.
Chand and Co. Ltd. (2000),
Fair, Geyer &Okun, Water and Waste water Engineering, John
Wiley & sons, Inc (1966)
Course Title Design & Construction of water works

Module (No. & Name) 14- Water Engineering II
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Cr. Hrs 3
Seminars practice
2 - 2 3 7
be Acquired Understand the Basic design of water works.
Course Description/Course Contents Hydraulics structure, Dams classification & selection,
concrete dams types and load acting. Introduction to design
of concrete gravity dam. Earth and rock fill dam parts and
appurtenances, safety requirements, seepage and drainage.
Spillways. Types and location. introduction to tunneling
:hydropower plant. Introduction to irrigation engineering
irrigation water needs of a plant, frequency, intake
structures and distribution of water, water application
methods.
Pre-requisites HEng3132(water supply and treatment)
Semester 8
Status of Course Compulsory
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements Minimum of 90% during lectures and 100% lab.
Literature ------------
Module Name Principles of Construction Management (COTMM2151)

Module Number 15
Rationale and The rationale behind this module is to introduce the students with the
objective of the principles of construction management and the thoughts of strategic
module project management and planning. These knowledge and skills are
very important hence the managing engineers are to work with
people and other resources and this would be done strategically
mostly in project basis.
The objective of the module is to acquaint the students with
contemporary strategic planning and management, project
management, and principles of management thoughts. It will also
help them to acquire the required strategic planning and management,
project management and resources management skills.
The students will manage a given construction project based on
management principles and strategic thoughts.
Total ECTS of
8
the module
CoTM 2151 Principles of Construction Management 4
CoTM 2152 Strategic Construction Project management 4
Total 8

Course Title Principles of Construction Management
Module (No. & Name) 15 - Principles of Construction Management
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
2 2 0 3 7
Course Objectives & To introduce the student to management practices in
Competences to be Acquired construction industry.
To be able to carry out various constructions management
tasks such as bidding, call for bidding etc.
To be able to organize and manage a project unit with
materials, men and machines.
To be able to bring in efficiency and relevancy for project
management by strategic planning.
Course Description/Course Construction Industry: Management Requirements, Why CM
Contents In Ethiopia , Construction Project Management: projects and
project Management, process management, Stakeholders
Management, Procurement and contractual management:
Procurement, Bidders Qualification, Bidders Strategy,
Contract Types, Organization Management &its Development:
Organization Theory, Strategic Management, Organization
Structure.
Pre-requisites Introduction to management
Semester 4
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
Literature Harold Kerzner, Project Management
C.B Gubta, “ Business Organization and Management “ ,
Sultan chand& sons, new Delhi
Fred R. David, strategic management, sixth edition, Prentice
Hall, New York, 1997

Course Title Strategic Construction Project Management
Module (No. & Name) 15- Principles to Management
Module Coordinator
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
3 1 0 3 7
Course Objectives & To introduce the student to contemporary strategic project
Competences to be Acquired planning and management practices in construction industry.
To be able to carry out various strategic construction project
planning and management tasks such devising vision &
mission, strategizing, developing medium and long range plans
harmonizing action plans with the long range frame works.
To be able to organize and manage a project unit strategically
so that optimum utilization of resources will be maintained.
To be able to bring in efficiency and relevancy for project
management by strategic planning.
Course Description/Course The strategic planning and management, planning process
Contents flow, key elements of strategic planning and management,
strategizing, action planning, evaluation and monitoring and
project designing, feasibility study, resource and activity
planning etc.
Pre-requisites CoTM3241 (Principles of Construction management)
Semester 6
Teaching & Learning Lecture, Case studies, project works assignments
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
Literature Fogg, D.C. (2008) Team Based Strategic planning: a complete
guide to structuring, facilitating, and implementing the
process.PHI. New Delhi.
Fred R. David, strategic management, sixth edition, Prentice
Hall, New York, 1997
Module Name Resource Management in Construction

Module Number 16
Rationale and On the construction site there are certain tasks to be managed which
objective of the are grouped here in this module into three courses. Performance
module appraisal process is an opportunity to strengthen the performance of
construction employees to manage, and formalizes the
communication process used therein. Supervision of site works
continually as a daily process enable the construction project to
maintain its pace to complete the project, quality, workmanship,
heavy equipments and plant management and clear-cut progress of
the scheduled tasks. There are issues related to the labor law and the
relationship of labor with their employer. All these three main areas
of site management are considered as courses in this module.
The students will maintain effective and efficient utilization of
resources.
Total ECTS of
8
the module
CoTM3161 Human Resource management 4
CoTM 5162 Performance Management & Resource optimization 4
Total 8
Course Title Human Resource management

Module (No. & Name) 16-Resource Management in Construction
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Cr. Hrs 3
Seminars practice
2 2 0 3 7
Course Objectives & Competences to Understand the human element in construction, Managing
be Acquired labor resource in construction, motivation, leadership,
labor management at site, Increasing efficiency and
effectiveness in construction, and Resolving conflict at
work.
Course Description/Course Contents Introduction, productivity/ efficiency, effectiveness. HRM
Functions and strategic role in Construction, manpower
recruitment: operational & managerial manpower
deployment, organizational behavior, motivation,
leadership quality, team composition. Planning the
organization’s human resource, organization and
organization structure, groups and teams, the theoretical
nature and practical purpose of labor law/labour relations:
employment contract, employee-employer relationships,
labor disputes, and unfair labor practices. Dispute
settlement procedure: Industrial councils, conciliation
boards, arbitration & mediation
Pre-requisites Mgmt2121 (introduction to Management)
Semester 5
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature James P.Lewis, Fundamentals of project Management
An American National Standard (ANSI/PMI 99-001-
2004), Project Management Body of knowledge
KK Chitktara (2005), Construction Project
Management
Barry Benator& M. Albert Thumann, Leadership
skills for Engineering and Construction Projects.

Course Title Construction Performance Management and Resource
optimization
Module (No. & Name) 16-resource management
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
2 2 0 3 7
Course Objectives & Up on successful completion of the course, the students should
Competences to be Acquired be able to Comprehend the concepts behind resource
management, quality management, cost management, project
and site organization and risk management.
Course Description/Course Resource Management: Financial, Human, Physical and
Contents information Resources, Quality Management: Quality
Assurance Systems, ISO Certification, Testing & Inspection,
cost Management: cost & Schedule performance Models,
Cash Flow Analysis & Monitoring, Project and Site
Organization: Principles, Job site Planning, Mobilization,
Submittals, Project Buyouts, Methods and Channels of
communication, change, Uncertainty and Risk
Management: concepts, Risk Identification and Assessment,
Risk Response Planning.
Introduction to Linear Programming & the simplex Algorithm,
Formulation and Application to Project Scheduling, the critical
Path Scheduling Algorithm, Resource Oriented, Cost Oriented
and Time Oriented Scheduling Algorithms, Algorithms for
Resource Allocation with Bottleneck Resource, Scheduling
with uncertain Time Durations, Time/Cost Trade-off
scheduling
Pre-requisites CoTM 4202 (Construction Planning & scheduling)
Semester 8
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature “The practice of site management” ISBN: 9781853800191
Foster G., “Construction site studies-production,
administration and personnel 2nd edition”
George E. Rejda, “Principles of Risk Management and
Insurance”, 6th ed.1998, Addison-wesley.
Agrawall R.D, “Organization and management”
Aguinis, H. (2009). Performance Management (2nd Edition).
Pearson/Prentice Hall
Module Name Construction Financial Management

Module Number 17
Rationale and In this module two interrelated courses are categorized which mainly
objective of the deals on quantification, cost estimation, cash flow forecasting,
module financing and basics of working capital management and deals with
equipment & plant handling and management, scheduling and
deployment. Equipment costs: investment cost, equipment purchase,
depreciation cost, maintenance and operation cost, lease, rent.
Total ECTS of
8
the module
Course code Course Name ECTS
CoTM 3142 Financial management in construction 4
CoTM 3143 Construction Equipments and Plant Management 4
Total 8

Course Title Financial Management in Construction
Module (No. & Name) 17-Construction Financial Management
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Cr. Hrs 3
Seminars practice
2 2 3 7
Course Objectives & Competences to ------
be Acquired
Course Description/Course Contents Capital requirement of a firm, flow of fund in a
corporation, functions & goal of financial management,
financing decisions: means of finance securities, short &
long term financing of construction projects, dividend
decisions & policy, firms financial operation: financial
statement & analysis, working capital management,
investment policy: project appraisal, capital budgeting,
system of monitoring & control.
Pre-requisites ACCT 2123 (Principle of Accounting)
Semester 6
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%

Course Title Construction Equipment And Plant Management
Module (No. & Name) 17-Construction Financial Management
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Cr. Hrs 3
Seminars practice
2 1 1 3 7
Course Objectives & Competences to Students learn management skills of construction
be Acquired equipment and methods employed in different sectors of
the construction industry including buildings, heavy-
highway, and utilities construction. Includes earthmoving
operations, appropriate equipment selection, operating
costs, and fleet management.
Course Description/Course Contents Introduction to construction equipment, equipment & plant
handling and management, scheduling and deployment.
Equipment costs: investment cost, equipment purchase,
depreciation cost, maintenance and operation cost, lease,
rent. Types of equipment: earth moving equipment,
shovels and cranes, aggregate production plants, pile
driving equipment, asphalt mixing and laying equipment,
material handling devices, concreting equipment, pumping
and dewatering equipment.
Pre-requisites COTM 2151(Principles of construction management)
Semester 6
Teaching & Learning Methods Lectures, Seminar, Assignment, Laboratory Report
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements Minimum of 90% during lectures
Module Name Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Module Number 18
Rationale and Engineering properties of soils form a basic input to the salient design of
objective of the foundations upon which dams, bridges, and buildings rest. An in-depth
module treatment of these properties assists practicing engineers to base their design
on scientific basis.
This module is designed to introduce CoTM students to the properties and
behavior of soil as an engineering material and their application in the
solution of certain civil engineering problems such as compressibility of soil,
seepage, retaining walls and stability of slopes. Moreover, the module is
designed to introduce civil engineering students to the experimental
determination of the properties and behavior of soils and their application in
the solution of certain civil engineering problems.
After the completion the student will Evaluate the state of stress in a soil
mass, Calculate seepage volume through a soil mass, Estimate settlement
magnitude of compressible soils, Evaluate lateral earth pressures on retaining
walls, Perform slope stability analysis, Analyze and design shallow
foundations by comparing capacity with load demands, Design retaining
walls by considering axial, sliding, and overturning loads, Fundamentals of
geology and the methods of studying the various rocks
Total ECTS of
10
the module
CEng2181 Soil Mechanics 5
CEng3182 Foundation Engineering 5
Total 10

Course Title Soil Mechanics
Module (No. & Name) 18-Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Seminars practice
3 0 3 3 9
Course Objectives & The student will be able to:
Competences to be Acquired (a) Knowledge
 Appreciate the necessity / scope / importance of
Geotechnical engineering for civil and Urban
Engineering.
 Identify and appreciate the material soil
 Understands soil’s physical and plasticity characteristics.
 Understand the profound impact of presence of water in
soil on its behavior.
 Able to calculate quantum of flow through soil and energy
dissipation across soil medium – (confined and
unconfined flow through soil).
 Have knowledge of compressibility of soils- immediate
and time bound. Time rate analysis of consolidation and
magnitude of compression, Mechanical compaction.
 Acknowledges the relation between principal stresses in
soil and obtain unknown lateral stresses.
 Identifies failure surfaces and evaluate factor of safety
against failure.
(b) Skills
 Identifies the general engineering behavior of soil
knowing some basic soil properties.
 Able to categorize soil into particular group knowing
gradation and plasticity characteristics of soil.
 Calculate effective stresses in soil mass on which
engineering behavior of soil depends.
 Capable of identifying the flow path of water particle
through soil medium and quantify flow of water through
soil.
 Able to quantify the magnitude of consolidation and work
out its time dependency.
 Able to design and carry out field compaction of soil by
mechanical means.
 Will be able to quantify the magnitudes of pressures and
forces soils can exert on retaining walls.
 Capable of identifying the failure planes/ weak planes in
soil mass and can calculate the factor of safety against
failure.
Course Description/Course Origin and formation of Soils and Soil Categories. Simple Soil
Contents properties and Soil Classification:-Weight-Volume
Relationships, Grain size Analysis, Atterberg Limits,
Classification of Soils for Engineering purposes, Water in
Soils:-Soil Moisture, Permeability, Seepage through Soils,
Compressibility and Consolidation:- One dimensional
Consolidation Theory. Vertical Stress Distribution and
Settlement Analysis, Moisture Density Relationship,
Compaction of soil in the Field. Lateral Earth pressure, Slope
stability.
Pre-requisites CoTM ___ (Strength of Materials)
Semester 3
Teaching & Learning - lectures, Laboratory, assignments
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Lab report 10%
- Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements Minimum of 90% during lectures &100% during laboratory

sessions
Literature Budhu M. (2000), Soil Mechanics and Foundations, Wiley and
Sons.
Lambe, T. W., Whitman, R. V. (1999), Soil Mechanics, John
Wiley & Sons Inc
Course Number CoTM 3182

Course Title Foundation Engineering
Module (No. & Name) 18-Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Seminars practice
3 3 0 3 9
Course Objectives & The student will be able to:
Competences to be Acquired Knowledge
 Understand the necessity of investigation programme, able
to determine suitable methods, depth and spacing of
boreholes.
 Select and design type of shallow foundation. Understands
the circumstances where deep foundations are necessary.
 Design types of structures for stability and structural
safety.
 Identify the causes, problems associated with expansive
soils, develop remedies for problems posed by it.
Understand fundamental concepts associated with
machine foundations. Simple methods of soil stabilization.
Skills
 Plan and execute complete soil investigation programs.
 Design square, round and rectangular isolated footing
conforming to EBCS and/or American codes.
 Design soil retaining structures as per the provisions of
EBCS and/or American codes.
Course Description/Course  Geotechnical investigation ; necessity of investigation,
Contents open pit and bore holes, spacing and depth of bore hole,
sampling, testing, field methods.
 Introduction to EBCS provisions for bearing capacity
determination and structural design of footings.
 Shallow isolated footings subjected to axial loads, axial
load and bending, eccentric loadings. Settlements of
footings. Introduction to deep foundations.
 Special footings; rectangular, trapezoidal combined
footings and strap or cantilever combined footing.
 Design of mat footing; conventional method.
 Retaining structures; stability of retaining structures-
overturning, sliding and bearing pressure. Design of
cantilever and counterfort retaining walls
Pre-requisites CoTM 2181 (Soil Mechanics)
Semester 6
Teaching & Learning - lectures, class works, projects
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
Literature  Bowles, J. E. (2001), Foundation Analysis and Design, 5th
edition, McGraw-Hill.
 Das, B. M. (2006), Principles of Foundation Engineering,
6th edition, Thomson Learning
 Tefera, A. (1992 ), Foundation Engineering, AAU
Printing Press,
Module Name Surveying (CoTMM3201)

Module Number 19
Rationale and The Rationale for the module derives from the need for graduates to
objective of the understand the technique and science of accurately determining the
module terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances
and angles between them over the surface of the earth.
The objective of the module is to provide students with a level of
knowledge and understanding that will provide familiarity with
traditional surveying techniques. It is also the objective to familiarize
students with the range of surveying and mapping techniques.
The student will conduct land surveying.
Total ECTS of
6
the module
CoTM3191 Surveying (Surveying I & II) 6
Total 6

Course Title Surveying
Degree Program B.Sc. inConstruction Technology and Management
Module (No. & name) Surveying
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 6
Contact Hours (per week) Lectur Tutorial Lab. & Field Home Total contact
e & practice Study hrs.
Seminars
2 0 4 5 11
Course Objectives & The Course objectives are to:
Competences to be Acquired  Understand fundamental surveying techniques (distance and
angular measurement, leveling, topographic surveying,
contouring and measurement of volumes).
 Appreciate the impact of errors on survey measurement.
The competencies to be acquired by the student in this course
are:
 Use surveying equipment to level, set out, traverse and
perform a topographic surveying
 Measure areas over the earth and volumes of earth works
 Perform contouring which could be used for different
further construction engineering works
Course Description/Course Types of surveying: Distance measurement techniques:
Contents Leveling: Measurement of angles: Direction of a line: Azimuth
and bearing of a line. Computation of areas: From Coordinates,
double meridian distance. Topographic surveying: calculation
of volumes of earthwork from cross sections, from spot levels,
from contours, field practices and data analysis are mandatory.
Pre-requisites None
Semester 5
Teaching & Learning -Field practical, Tutorials, Discussion – small and large group
Methods works
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
Literature Whyte W. and Paul R. (1997) Basic Surveying (4th Edition),
Elsevier Science and Technology.
Chambers R and Skinner C (2003) Analysis of Survey Data,
John Wiley and Sons: United Kingdom.
Module Name Transport Design and construction

Module Number 20
Rationale and To provide the basic principle and applications of transportation
objective of the layout, design and construction, Urban transportation planning.
module
Total ECTS of
15
the module
CEng3201 Highway engineering 5
CoTM4202 Road and bridge construction 5
CoTM4203 Railway and tunnel construction 5
Total 15

Course Title Highway Engineering
Module (No. & Name) 20-Transport Design and construction
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Cr. Hrs 3
Seminars practice
3 2 - 4 9
Course Objectives & Competences to At the end of the course the student is expected to
be Acquired Understand the basics of road classification
alignment selection and
Identify different geometric design controls and
elements
Able to determine the different elements of
geometric features a road and evaluate with
requirements on design standards
Understand the basic purpose, types and design of
drainage systems
Be introduced with the types, design and
construction of bridge structures
Be familiarized with the Standard Specifications and
Manuals of Ethiopia (ERA, AACRA...)
Course Description/Course Contents Introduction Road planning & Design:
Historical Perspective, Purpose of Roads, Route
selection.
Consideration in Geometric Design of Roads;
Functional Classification, Design Controls and
elements.
Geometric design of Road Alignments; Horizontal
Alignments and Vertical Alignments, Road safety
designs; Super elevations, sight distance, road
widening.
Earth work quantity and mass haul diagram.
Introduction of drainage design and construction. Introduction to
Bridge design
Pre-requisites Ceng3201(Surveying)
Semester 6
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature Wright, P.H. and Karen, D. (2003), Highway
Engineering, 7th edition, Wiley
Rogers, M. (2003), Highway Engineering,
Blackwell Science Lt.
Mannering, F.L., Kilareski, W.P., and Washburn,
S.S. (2004), Principles of Highway Engineering
and Traffic Analysis, 3rd edition, Wiley.
ERA (Ethiopian Roads Authority) (2002),
Geometric design
Manual.

Course Title Rail Way and Tunnel Construction
Module (No. & Name) 20 (Transport Design & Construction)
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
2 0 2 3 7
Competences to be Acquired  Design tunnels, rock support and grouting and evaluate
the most important issues in the procedure
 Evaluate tunnel excavation method from technical and
production aspects
 Analyze cost and time for ordinary tunnels based on
risks and construction management principles
 Carry out a basic design of tunnel ventilation plan,
design, operate and maintenance of railway passenger
transport systems, engineering and technology.
Course Description/Course Site investigations, Geotechnical consideration ,Design of

Contents tunnels ,Construction and excavation methods ,Soft ground
tunnels ,Rock tunnels ,Micro tunneling techniques ,Tunnel
support design ,Ventilation ,Tunnel utilities , Development of
Rail way systems, High Speed Trains (including core
subsystems of power, communication, signaling and wayside
equipment, Design and construction of Rail way track systems,
Design and construction of High Speed Rail stations, Planning
of a Rail way project, Operation of a High Speed Rail
system ,Maintenance of a High Speed Rail System, Financing
of Railway System and safety.
Pre-requisites None
Semester 7
Teaching & Learning Lecture, Class assignments, practices
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature Tunnel Engineering Handbook, by J.O. Bickel and T.R.
Kuesel, Rock Mechanics Design in Mining and Tunneling by
Z.T. Bieniawski Japanese Railway Technology Today, The
Japanese Railway Technical Research Institute, 2001. High
Speed Rail in the US: Super Trains for the Millennium,
Thomas Lynch (Editor), 1998 , A Study in Geo-Economics,
Mitchell P. Strohl, 1993, Modern Railway Track 2nd ed.,
CoenraadEsveld, 2001. Practical Guide to Railway
Engineering, The American Railway Engineering and
Maintenance of Way Association, 2003. Railroad Engineering,
2nd ed. W.W. Hay, 1982. Other journal articles, and technical
reports from various sources to be posted on Compass.

Course Title Road and bridgeConstruction
Module (No. & Name) 20 (Transport Design & Construction)
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Seminars practice
2 3 0 3 8
Competences to be Acquired  Understand the work safe and productive on bridge
construction, renovation, and demolition projects. An
overview of work procedures, the hazards encountered,
and personal protective equipment
 Know the construction method and preventative
maintenance of roads.
Course Description/Course
Contents
Pre-requisites None
Semester 7
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
Literature Road construction road planning ,reconnaissance,
survey,finallocation.classification and evaluation of soil for road
construction,stabilization of roadways,geometric design of
roads,width of formation,width of pavement gradient ,sight
distance,horizontal vertical and transition curve ,super elevation and
widening.Earth work and quantity of earthwork,construction and
interpretion of mass haul diagram.types and classification of
road:Dry weather roads,all weather
roads,roadstandards.roadpavements:types of pavements,desighn of
flexible pavements .road surfacing:roaddrainage,surface and
subsurface drainage.Bridgeconstructon:introduction to bridge,types
and selection,loading and load combinations.parts of
bridge:superstructures,introduction to desighn of slab
bridge.substructures,bearing and railings.elements of bridge project
and construction.
Module Name Estimating and costing (CoTMM3211)
Module Number 21
Rationale and In this module two interrelated courses are categorized which mainly
objective of the deals on quantification, cost estimation, cash flow forecasting,
module financing and basics of working capital management and different
method of financial alternatives.
Upon successful completion the students will prepare quantity
surveying documents, engineering cost estimates and BoQs.
Total ECTS of
10
the module
CoTM-3211 Specification and quantity surveying 5
CoTM -3212 Cost Engineering 5
Total 10
Course Number COTM 3211

Course Title Specification and Quantity Surveying
Module (No. & Name) 21-Estimating and costing
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Cr. Hrs 3
Seminars practice
2 4 - 3 9
Course Objectives & Competences to Understand different types of specification, know how to
be Acquired assure and control quality of construction materials and
construction products.
Prepare specifications and BoQ for construction projects.
Work out quantity and types of material, manpower, and
equipments needed for construction projects.
Determine rates for construction activities using detailed
cost estimation. Advice stake holders on preliminary and
final costs of projects.
Prepare payment certificates and final accounts of projects.
Course Description/Course Contents This course is focused on Standard methods of
measurement: Preparation of take off sheets. Specification:
subject, nature and procedures of specification writing.
Measurement and specification for Principal items of civil
works:-, excavation and earthwork, masonry works,
concrete works, metal and wood works, glazing, steel
work, roof and damp proofing works, finishing works,
sanitary and electrical installation works, Demolition and
alteration, site works etc.
Introduction to cost estimate: - Preliminary [approximate]
estimate, Detailed estimate.
Rates: - Analysis and establishment of rates, Direct
and Indirect Costs, Overheads and profits.
Pre-requisites COTM 2071(Building construction I)
Semester 6
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature B.N. Dutta, “Estimating and costing in civil Engineering”
D.F. Turner, “Quantitiy surveying practice and
Administration”
W.J. Hornung, “Estimating Building construction Quantity
surveying”
BatCoDA, “Technical Specification and method of
measurement for construction of buildings”
S.H. Bartholomew, “Estimating and bidding for heavy
construction ”
MoWUD, “Standard condition of contract for construction
of civil works”
Handout
Module Name Construction Planning

Module Number 19
Rationale and Under this module two courses are categorized which mainly deals
objective of the with Fundamental of construction planning and scheduling
module techniques.
Upon completion of this module
The students will develop project plans and execution schedules;
manipulate construction planning and scheduling computer
application.
Learn how to apply time scheduling techniques for construction
projects
They will also learn how to control and give remedial measures with
respect to material and time.
Total ECTS of
8
the module
Course code Course Name ECTS
CoTMM4191 Construction Planning and Scheduling 4
CoTMM4192 Computer based Construction Planning and Scheduling 4
Total 8
Course Number CoTMM4191

Course Title Construction Planning and Scheduling
Module (No. & Name) 19-Construction Planning
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Cr. Hrs 2
Seminars practice
2 3 - 2 7
Course Objectives & Competences The course will provide the students with a thorough understanding
to be Acquired of the issues related to the application of planning and scheduling
principles in the construction industry. It is intended to provide an in
depth discussion of some of the important scheduling issues faced
by various agencies involved in the construction industry. The
principal objectives of the course are to:
i) Provide an overview of the construction project planning and
scheduling process
ii) Introduce various construction project scheduling techniques
iii) Develop an understanding of time management, cost
management, and resource management principles
iv) Highlight issues related to schedule monitoring, schedule
updating, and schedule compression
Provide an overview of advanced concepts of construction planning
and scheduling
Course Description/Course Planning Fundamentals: Planning Process, Project Master Plan,
Contents Scope and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Responsibility Matrix,
Scheduling: Creating the schedule, Network Scheduling & PDM,
PERT, CPM, Scheduling with Resource Constraints, GERT.
Pre-requisites CoTM2151(Principles of construction management)
Semester 7
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature Hinze, Jimmie (2004) Construction Planning and Scheduling.
Prentice-Hall, New Jersey
Barrie, D.S. and Paulson, B.C., 1994, “Professional
Construction Management”, 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
N.Y
Clough, R.H. and Sears, G.A., 1991 “Construction
Project Management”, 3rd edition, John Wiley &
Sons, Inc. N.Y.

Course Title Computer Based Construction Planning
Module (No. & Name) 19
Module Coordinator
Lecturer TBA
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
1 0 3 3 7
Course Objectives & To introduce the student to project planning using advanced
Competences to be Acquired recent computer software.
At this time to introduce the student to the following:
1. Project Management information systems MS Project
and Primavera.
2. To be able to plan an actual project using any of the
software available at the time for the purpose.
Course Description/Course Project Management information systems: Functions,
Contents Computer Based Tools, Application of Computer Software,
Primavera, Microsoft Project; Seminar: Students, upon entry
from practical internship, are required to prepare construction
plan and schedule using software to set up control systems for
the projects. The project may be a real case or prototype
construction project; student shall present and discuss their
project in class. Available computer software would be applied
while planning and scheduling the construction activities.
Pre-requisites CoTM4221 (Construction planning and scheduling)
Semester 8
Teaching & Learning Lecture, practices, assignments
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & - Assignments 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Lab performance 10%
- Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 90% during lectures and 100% during
laboratory class
Literature MS project and Primavera softwares,
Software manuals
Any written literature on the above software
Module Name Construction Site Management

Rationale and On the construction site there are certain tasks to be managed which are
objective of the grouped here in this module into three courses. Performance appraisal
module process is an opportunity to strengthen the performance of construction
employees to manage, and formalizes the communication process used
therein. Supervision of site works continually as a daily process enable the
construction project to maintain its pace to complete the project, quality,
workmanship and clear-cut progress of the scheduled tasks. There are issues
related to the assurance of safety and health to be offered to the construction
workers who have to work in greater elevations, in higher degree of risk with
respect to the heaviness of equipments, tools, volume of work etc. Students
on Bsc level have to be involved in an innovative “Quality Thinking” as they
will be the trail blazers in Change and Improvement in their professional life.
All these three main areas of site management are considered as courses in
this module.
Total ECTS of 12
the module
CoTM 3231 Construction Site Supervision 4
CoTM 4232 Construction Health and Safety Management 4
CoTM 4233 Construction quality management 4
total 12
Construction Technology and Management
Course Title Construction Site Supervision
Module (No. & Name) 23, Construction Site Management
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Cr. Hrs 2
Contact Hours (per week) Lecture Tutorial Site super Home Total contact
& vision. & Study Hrs.
Seminars workshop
practice
1 0 4 2 7
Course Objectives & Competences to To introduce student to onsite management.
be Acquired To enable him to carry out the following:
1. Evaluate a project construction progress.
2. Conduct supervision of day to day construction
activities.
3. Record keeping.
4. Procuring approvals
Course Description/Course Contents Introduction: job of the construction site supervisor,
responsibility, liability, and limitation; Preparation at the
head office, Document investigation, and site
organization, Record keeping; inspection of materials
and workmanship; Site diary, daily recordings and
reports, construction progress reports, variation orders,
preparations of payment certificates, controls and
approvals at different construction stages.
Requirement: Attachment with report of a study of a
practical on going supervision project.
Pre-requisites CoTM 2071 (Building construction I)

Semester 6
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, Site Visits/studies, presentations
Assessment/Evaluation & Grading - Assignments 15%
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
laboratory class
Literature “The practice of site management” ISBN:
9781853800191
Foster G., “Construction site studies-production,
administration and personnel 2nd edition”

Course Title Construction Health & Safety Management
Module (No. & Name) 23,Construction Site Management
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Cr. Hrs 2
Seminars practice
2 1 1 3 7
Course Objectives & Competences to To enabl student to appreciate the importance of health
be Acquired and safety management in a construction site.
To make student aware of legal requirements regarding
health and safety.
To make student aware of health hazards associated
with different construction materials during
construction.
To enable him to work out suitable safety measures.
Course Description/Course Contents Construction Environment: Equipment, Manual,
Elevated, Glazing, Structural Steel and Metal Works;
Using Chemical rich Materials. EHS Legal and
Regulatory Requirements for Construction Projects;
Human Concerns; Economic Costs and Benefits;
Record; Record Keeping. EHS Management Program:
Planning, Implementation and monitoring process.
Professional and Occupational EHS requirements.
Pre-requisites None
Semester 7
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, Case studies, assignments
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
laboratory class
Literature Raymond E L., Nancy M S., “Construction safety
management”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Phil Hughes & Ed Ferrett, “Introduction to Health
and Safety in Construction”, B. H. Publishers

Course Title Construction quality management
Module (No. & Name) 23,Construction Site Management
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Cr. Hrs 2
Seminars practice
2 1 1 3 7
Course Objectives & Competences Quality Management is an essential part of Project
to be Acquired Management in the Building Construction economies
Quality constrains are a major hindering for the Urban
Development, the Competiveness in Architecture,
Engineering and Construction. Quality Constrains,
ignorance to quality aspects and a lack of consequent in
change approaches undermine a sustainable
development with regard to the build environment in
Ethiopia. The Quality deficits include the services in
construction such as Planning Performances,
Management Performances as well as operational
performances on company and individual level in
execution.
Students on Bsc level have to be involved in an
innovative “Quality Thinking” as they will be the trail
blazers in Change and Improvement in their
professional life.
Course Description/Course Contents The course will offer basic understandings in the field
of Quality Management and Capacity Building on
different institutional and operative levels.
The course is tailored to the specific backgrounds of

students in the field of Architecture, Urban Planning
and Construction Management
Furthermore the course shall provoke a personal

reflection and attitude to the future “service providers”
in Consulting and Management.
Lecture 1: Introduction to Quality Management in
Ethiopia
Lecture 2: Baseline survey – The Quality Status in
the Ethiopian Construction Industry
Lecture 3: ISO 9000 – Quality Management
Planning
Lecture 4: Standardization for the Construction
Sector in Ethiopia
Lecture 5: Dimensions of Quality: Services and
Products
Lecture 6: Part 1: Qualities in Project Development
and Planning (Urban, Architectural,
Structural, Technical, etc)
Lecture 7: Part 2: Qualities in Project
Development and Planning (Urban,
Architectural, Structural, Technical, etc)
Implementation and Management
Implementation and Management
Lecture 10: Quality Assurance
Lecture 11: Project Close-Out and Project Operation
Aspects
Lecture 12: Quality Management Tools
Lecture 13: Innovation in Quality Management
Lecture 14: Summary
Pre-requisites None
Semester 8
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, Case studies, assignments
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
laboratory class
Literature Raymond E L., Nancy M S., “Construction safety
management”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Phil Hughes & Ed Ferrett, “Introduction to Health
and Safety in Construction”, B. H. Publishers
Module Name Procurement and Construction Law

Module Number 24
Rationale and Having titled as corporate management it is thought to group some of the
objective of the essentials of construction management field such as construction law,
module administration of contracts, human resource management which are help ful
in some situations of legal issues, to enter in to contract, and to maintain a
good human resource in the industry. All the above aspects are considered
to be concentrated at office level and hence grouped and titled as corporate
management.
Total ECTS of
10
the module
CoTM 4241 Construction Laws 5
CoTM 4242 Procurement Management and Contract 5
Administration
Total 10
Course Number
Course Title Construction Laws
Module (No. & Name) 24, Procurement and construction laws
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Cr. Hrs 3
Seminars practice
3 0 0 5 8
Course Objectives & Competences to To enlighten the student about statutory requirements of
be Acquired the land to be obeyed during the construction.
To equip student with the following:
-An understanding of international and national laws
related to construction.
-Importance of general and special conditions of
contract.
-Dispute resolution, mediation and arbitration
Course Description/Course Contents Basic construction law: international and National
construction laws. Contracts and contracting in general. The
law of contracts as applied to civil works construction.
General and Special conditions of contracts and its relation to
laws, codes and standards. Contractual obligations and
liabilities. Construction disputes: causes and effects of
disputes. Dispute resolutions: Arbitration. Arbitration act.
Mediation: principles and procedures, Expert witness
requirement. Opinion: principles and procedures.
Pre-requisites None
Semester 7
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, group work, assignments
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
laboratory class
Literature Online resources:
a. http://www.agc-ca.org- Associated General
Contractors of California
b. http://www.asacalif.com- American Subcontractor’s
Association of California
c. http://www.thebluebook.com- The Blue Book of
Building and Construction

Course Title Procurement management and Contracts
Administration
Module (No. & Name) 24,procurement and Construction laws
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 5
Cr. Hrs 3
Seminars practice
3 0 0 5 8
Course Objectives & Competences to To give student an insight to the arena of contracts
be Acquired floating, bidding, processing, evaluating and execution.
The students shall be able to comprehend at the end of
the course the following:
- Tender – Bidding - Types of contracts
- Conditions of contrct - Changes
- Claims - Arbitration - Litigation
Course Description/Course Contents Tendering: definition, Purpose, Types, Preparation of tender,
Pre-qualification: invitations, instructions, Opening and
evaluation; Statistical approach in tendering to bidders;
Tender evaluation. Post qualification tender documents.
Contracting: definitions, Types, awarding of contract,
Contract agreement, Conditions of contract, Technical
specifications, Bill of quantities and drawings, Forms formats
and schedules: Tender form, Bonds and guaranties, Bid bond,
Performance bond, Advance payment guaranty, Retention
money guaranty. Insurance and indemnification, Claim
administration: Types, Causes, Contractual provisions, Time
related claims, Cost related claims, Quality related claims,
and Stakeholders satisfaction related claims, Arbitration,
litigation.
Pre-requisites CoTM4242(Construction law)
Semester 8
Teaching & Learning Methods Lecture, Case studies/group work, assignments
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
laboratory class
Literature Ralph WL., “Construction contract administration”
Prentice Hall
Philips C. S., “Construction contract administration”,
Society for mining metallurgy and exploration
Module Name Research and Report

Module Number 25
Rationale and This module is devoted to partly how technical report can be prepared.
objective of the While every field of study in the present day’s academic environment is well
module structured and organized, there are modern approaches to conduct research
and document the same. As research evolution of new inventions is the
ultimate stage of education, a part of this module is concentrating on research
and its processes of conducting, it also acquaint with and enrich their
statistical know how.
Total ECTS of the
8
module
CoTM4251 Technical report writing and Research methods 4
Probability and statics 4
CoTM4252 total 8

Course Title Technical Report Writing and Research Methods
Module (No. & Name) 25 – Research and Report
Module Coordinator
Lecturer NN
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
2 0 0 5 7
Course Objectives & Objectives: To know basically about the components of technical report
Competences to be and its types,
Acquired To have understanding of procedures of report writing , collecting of
data and its analysis, interpretation of results,
To design questionnaires, to prepare special types of writings like
manual, articles, scientific papers, trade journals.
Competencies: Based on the objectives of the course, competencies of
the students after the course is undergone, shall be to involve and
independently prepare reports, understand how independently research
can be conducted, data collected, analyzed and interpreted, how to
technical papers of different sorts may be published.
Course Technical Reporting techniques: Elements of formal report, informal
Description/Course report, memorandum, General procedures for report writing: preliminary
Contents planning, Collection material and final report, (use of illustrations in
report writing). Statistics: collection analysis, interpretation and
presentation of statistical data. Reports: letter writing: minutes of
meetings. Research: methods of scientific enquiry, survey, fact finding,
design of questionnaires and interpretation. Researching published
information, writing assignment. Special types of writing: articles and
manuals, scientific papers and trade journals.
Pre-requisites EnLa1051(Communication skills)

Semester 5
Teaching & Learning lectures, tutorial, laboratory exercises
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & - Continues Assessment 60%
Grading System -Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements - - Assignments 15%
- Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
Literature Gupta S, “Research methodology and Statistical techniques”, Deep and
Deep Publishers India
Kothari CR, “Research methodology Methods and Techniques, New age
International India
Holman P. J., “Experimental methods for Engineering”
Course Number Stat4252

Course Title Probability & Statistics
Module (No. & Name) 22- Research Methodology
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
2 3 0 2 7
Course Objectives & The objective of the course is to introduce the student with
Competences to be Acquired the fundamental theories of probability and statistics. The
student shall master the fundamentals ofprobability and
statistics theories and their applications in Construction
Engineering.
Course Description/Course  Introduction to probability theory.
Contents  Random variables and random distribution.
 Discrete and continuous density functions.
 Bivariate distribution.
 Introduction to statistics.
 Frequency distributions.
 Measures of central distribution and dispersion.
 Regression and correlation coefficients.
Pre-requisites Math 1021 (Applied Mathematics I)
Semester 2
Teaching & Learning lectures, class works, assignments
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements Minimum of 90% during lectures and 100% during
laboratory class & 100% during practical exercises &
tutorials.
Literature 1. Devore, J. L. (2007), Probability and Statistics for
Engineering and the Sciences, 7th edition, Duxbury Press.
2. Ang, A. H. and Tang, W. H. (2006), Probability Concepts
in Engineering: Emphasis on Applications to Civil and
Environmental Engineering, 2nd edition, Wiley.
Module Name Internship (COTMM5261)

Module Number 26
Rationale and This module is intended to provide a platform for the students to practice their
objective of the academic sessions with the real practical environment. They are expected to
module practice their knowledge, skills and attitudes so that they can gain pre job
experiences and develop their professional abilities. As a part to holistic
development the students are going to join a project covering the ideas of many
of the courses that they have studied; Such projects if done by the students,
definitely, will improve their practical knowledge and ability to carry the
future challenges in their field of work
Total ECTS of the
30
module
CoTM5261 Internship 30
Total 30

Course Title Internship
Module (No. & Name) 26- internship
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 30
Contact Hours (per week) -
Course Objectives &  The objectives of the internship are expansion of
Competences to be Acquired knowledge and acquaintance with industry in the field of
Construction Technology and Management,
 Consolidation and deepening of existing knowledge in
Construction Technology and Management,
 Involvement in planning, steering and management of
design & construction processes and
 Acquiring hands-on training in practical skills typical for
Construction Technology and Management.
Course Description/Course Placement in the construction industry
Contents
Pre-requisites Successful Holistic Exam
Semester 7
Teaching & Learning Practice in the field, Presentations
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & -Mentor evaluation 20%
Grading System -Company supervisors evaluation 25%
-Quality of final report and student presentation 45%
-Internship attendance 10%
Attendance Requirements -95% during internship period, except for some
unprecedented mishaps.
Literature No specific literature. Depends on the industry.
Module Name Development and Entrepreneurship (COTMM5271)

Module Number 27
Rationale and The rationale of this module is the very need of acquainting the
objective of the managing engineers with fundamentals of entrepreneurship, the
module theories and models of development economics and the peculiar
characteristics construction economics and its role within the
economic development.
The objective of the module is to improve students’ abilities to
understand, and interact with the business world and manage projects
by objective with the unique characteristics of the construction
industry. It also enables the students to have the big picture of the
economy and thee business so that they can effectively and
efficiently manage and execute construction projects. It will also help
them to lay a foundation for the advanced construction management
courses.
Total ECTS of
7
the module
CoTM 5271 Entrepreneurship 3
CoTM 5272 Development and Construction Economics 4

Course Title Entrepreneurship
Module (No. & Name) 27 - Development and Entrepreneurship
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Contact Hours (per week) Lecture Tutorial Lab. & Home Total contact hrs.
& workshop Study
Seminars practice
2 1 0 4 7
Course Objectives & By the end of the course students should be able to
Competences to be gain a basic understanding of the nature of entrepreneurship as a method
Acquired of business ownership
recognize, learn and evaluate the abilities, skills and rewards associated
with operating and growing a business
clearly comprehend the ways of entering into an entrepreneurial venture
having the knowledge of different roles to be played
Prepare detailed business plans that can be implemented, having the
knowledge gained as above
Course What is entrepreneurship? What are its benefits: Who is an entrepreneur, types
Description/Course of entrepreneurs, key ingredients of entrepreneurs. The business plan,
Contents identifying and utilizing opportunities, creative thinking and job creation.
Developing innovative ideas, market research, promotion, small business
economics and financing, profit making, risk. Start up business, introduction to
taxes and other legal conditions, running an office, leadership, future
visualization and planning, motivation, team work and office management
negotiation and decision making. Intellectual property and its protection,
Ethical behavior and good business.
Pre-requisite Holistic exam
Semester 10
Teaching & Learning Lecture, Tasks, group discussion Assignments
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements Minimum of 90% during lectures and 100% during laboratory
Literature 1. David P. Wold, Dennis Sargent, Martha Sargent. NxLeveL Education
Foundation NxLeveL Guide for Entrepreneurs
2. Robert Horn, Dennis Sargent, Helen Sumner. LxLevel Education
Foundation NxLeveL Business Plan Workbook and Resource Guide
3. Steve Mariotti, Tony Towle. NxLeveL Education Foundation,
National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship Inc. How to Start
and Operate a Small Business

Course Title Development and Construction Economics
Module (No. & Name) 27 - Development and Entrepreneurship
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
3 0 0 4 7
Course Objectives & To provide an understanding of the process of economic
Competences to be Acquired growth and development.
To explore the theoretical advances in modern economic
growth theory and studies the current debate through recent
empirical applications.
To focus on the developmental impact of institutions and
policies like land, institutions and credit market
To identify the peculiar characteristics of the construction
sector within the economy
Course Description/Course Economic growth and resources, theories of development,
Contents resources and economic development, economic institutions,
property development, construction and the economy, demand
and supply in the construction sector, economic structure of the
construction sector, economic institutions and constraints of
the construction sector, etc.
Pre-requisites Econ 2062 (Introduction to economics)
Semester 10
Teaching & Learning - lectures, class works, assignments
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
laboratory class
Literature Ray, D. (1998). “Development economics”. Princeton
University Press.
Module Name Appropriate construction technology

Module Number 28
Rationale and As the main construction technology parts (buildings, water woks
objective of the and road construction) are covered in independent module, this
module module is framed for advanced study of the construction aspects.
The courses related to cost efficient construction (appropriate
technology), topics of recent advances in construction are included.
It is felt that the students should have a broad spectrum of knowledge
over the recent advances in construction technology.
Total ECTS of
7
the module
CoTMM5251 Cost efficient construction 4
CoTMM5252 Modern Construction Technology 3
Total 7

Course Title Cost Efficient Construction
Module (No. & Name) 28-Appropriate construction technology
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Cr. Hrs 3
Seminars practice
2 3 - 2 7
Course Objectives & Competences to To design and calculate in a different way adapted to
be Acquired appropriate construction technologies, traditionally cost
efficient capabilities
Course Description/Course Contents Introduction to theories of cost efficient construction processes,
historical perspective of cost efficient construction process:
modular coordination, and standardization, rationalization of
building elements, and materials, mechanization and
prefabrication. Cost efficient through Building systems and
construction work coordination.
Pre-requisites CoTM2072 (Building Construction I)
Semester 10
System - Tests 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Literature Building System for Low Income Housing -
A.K. Jain
Low Cost Housing in Developing Countries -
G.C. Mathur
N.A.Shaw,” Quantity surveying & Valuation”,
Khana Publishers,2001.
Vazirani&Chandolu,” Estimating and Costing”
2001.

Course Title Modern Construction Technology
Module Number 28
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 3
Seminars practice
2 0 1 2 5
Course Objectives & At the end of the course, the students should be able to
Competences to be Acquired * Comprehend the construction aspects of RC framed structures
(Monolithic constructions, prefabricated construction systems),
Construction of Shells, Domes, formwork, scaffolding shoring
and underpinning.
* Comprehend the maintenance aspects of road and bridge
structures, repair and rehabilitation of structures
Course Description/Course Framed structures construction: Timber, steel and RC frames,
Contents type and construction methods, Monolithic Constructions: Type
and use of Monolithic constructions, prefabricated construction
systems: Type, assembly and details of prefabrication, modular
coordination. Construction of Shells, Domes etc: formwork,
scaffolding shoring and underpinning. Acoustic and thermal
construction. Building, Road and other structures maintenance:
defects identification and solutions, Foundations, Floors, Walls,
Roofs and structural frames, maintenance management systems.
Different topic on recent advances of construction technology.
Requirement: Assignments focusing on detail drawings of topics
covered in the course. Site Visits with reports.
Pre-requisites CoTM2072 (Building construction II)
Semester 9
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
- Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements - Minimum of 90% during lectures and 100% during laboratory
class & tutorials
Literature Atkinson, Ken (1997). Highway Maintenance Handbook. Thomas
Telford. ISBN 0727725319.
Mark Rossow, “Bridge inspection, maintenance and repair”,
Departments of the Army and the Airforce, US
C.M.H. Barritt, “Advanced building construction”
Module Name Elective (COTMM5292)

Module Number 29
Rationale and Electives enable students to develop topics that are of particular
objective of the interest to a higher level, as well as opening other areas of
module specialization that may not be covered in the curriculum.
The objective is to provide students with an adequate number, and
appropriate mix, of courses so as to enable them to develop further in
these two directions.
Total ECTS to be
16
offered
CoTM 5291 Concrete Technology 4
CoTM 5292 Computer Programming 4
CoTM 5293 Construction Materials Management 4
CoTM 5294 Environmental Planning and Management 4
Total 16

Course Title Concrete Technology
Module (No. & Name) 29 – Elective
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
2 0 2 3 7
Course Objectives & As concrete is a versatile material in the construction
Competences to be Acquired engineering field, the students after the completion of the
course should be able to comprehend its advances in terms of
its properties, ingredients, cost, hazards, usability, quality
control and evaluation.
Course Description/Course Type of formwork, fresh concrete pressure on formwork:
Contents Concrete in hot and cold climates: Large volume pores of
concrete: Ready mix concrete: self compactingconcrete ,roller
compacting concrete ,asphalt concrete Light weight concrete:
High performance concrete: pumping concrete: Durability
properties of concrete: Elasticity, shrinkage and creep,
concrete structure maintenance.
Pre-requisites CoTM 2181 (Construction materials II)
Semester 10
Status of Course Elective
Teaching & Learning Lecture, practices, assignments and presentation
Methods
Requirement The student will be given assignment together with course
outline at the beginning of the semester on concrete viz.
Concrete making materials: Proportioning of concrete:
Admixtures in concretes: Quality control of concrete:
Evaluation of concrete quality and will present in the class.
Assessment/Evaluation & - - Assignments 15%
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
laboratory class and 100% during presentation
Literature Neville A. M., “Properties of concrete”
Shetty M. S., “Concrete technology”
Course Title Computer Programming and application
Module (No. & Name) 29- Elective
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
1 0 4 2 7
Course Objectives & To Introduce student to programming languages and
Competences to be Acquired applications .
To be able work with the following:
1. MatLab
2. Sap,Etabs
3. Java
4. XML
5. GUI
Course Description/Course An introduction to elementary computer programming
Contents concepts. Techniques of problem analysis and the
development of algorithms and programmes. Introduction to
programming in Matlab; iteration, functions, arrays and
graphs. High level and object-oriented programming
framework. Java programming language: Fundamental
concepts of variables and data types. Programming constructs
used in software development to control programme flow.
Data storage and management, Database, XML. GUI based
programming and methods.
Pre-requisites None
Semester 10
Teaching & Learning Lectures, class works, Lab practices
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Lab performance 10%
Final Exam 40%
Attendance Requirements 90 % during lectures and 100% during laboratory practices
Literature Jialong He, “MATLAB Quick Reference”
David F. Griths, “An Introduction to Matlab” the university of
Dundee
Elementary Computer programming
Course Title Construction Materials Management
Module (No. & Name) 29 – Elective
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
2 0 3 2 7
Course Objectives & On successful completion of the course, the student should be
Competences to be Acquired able to know and use the concepts of
Construction Materials Production Management
Construction Materials Supply Management
Construction Materials Handling, Storage and inventory
Management
Construction Materials Standard and Quality management
Course Description/Course Construction Materials Permanent and Temporary Materials
Contents and their Management; Construction Materials Production
Management: Quarries, Plants and industries; Construction
Materials Supply Management: Supply Chain management;
Purchasing or Procurement of Construction materials;
Transportation of Construction Materials; Construction
Materials Handling, Storage and inventory Management;
Construction Materials Standard and Quality management.
Pre-requisites CoTM 2182 (Construction materials I)
Semester 10
Teaching & Learning Lecture, Case studies, Assignments
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
laboratory class
Literature Holphin D. W., “Construction management”, John Wiley &
Sons
No other specific book found; may be browsed in following
websites
http://ebookbrowse.com/search/construction-material-
management

Course Title Environmental Planning and management
Module (No. & Name) 29- Electives
Module Coordinator
Lecturer
ECTS Credits 4
Seminars practice
3 0 0 4 7
Course Objectives & To understand historical aspects environmental planning and
Competences to be Acquired management,
Describe the state of the Environment from the national to
international level
Develop clear concepts of developing environmental
sustainability
Understand the concept of forest and environment
To know how uncertainty can cause environmental instability
To have awareness to the Environmental Impacts,
To understand that, how to use EIA for the Sustainable
Development and Best Practices
Course Description/Course Introduction to environment-history -Environmental problems
Contents in the world-Sustainable development as a solution for
environmental problems-forest and environment-Agriculture
and environment-hierarchical structure of planning systems-
Uncertainty an important aspect of planning-Social impact
assessment-economic impact assessment
Pre-requisites None
Semester 8
Teaching & Learning Lecture, Case studies, Assignments
Methods
- Quiz 10%
- Project 10%
- Participation10%
Final Exam 40%
laboratory class
Literature G.Tyler Miller, Jr., (1991) Environmental Science, Wadsworth
Publishing Company, Inc.,
Journal of environmental planning and management
Tom Daniels and Katherine Daniels “The Environmental
Planning Handbook for Sustainable Communities and
Regions” 2003. Chicago: APA Planners Press. 524 pp. ISBN
1-884829-66-X.
Course Title BSc. Research
Module (No. & Name) 30-Project
Module Coordinator
Lecturer/Advisors
ECTS Credits 8
Seminars practice
(advising)
0 1 4 9 14
Course Objectives & Independent research related to the construction industry
Competences to be Acquired focusing either in the management or technology aspect of
construction. Students are expected to show their ability to
work independently in identifying, formulating and analyzing
construction problems, and finding appropriate solution
through research. The topic for the thesis could either be
initiated by the student (up on approval by the department) or it
could be selected from a list of topics furnished by members of
the department thesis committee.
Course Description/Course Report to be prepared/ worked with the guidance of advisor
Contents having the points furnished in the above column.
Pre-requisites Previous Modules.
Semester 10
Teaching & Learning Advising, Report, Presentation, Defense
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation - written report 60%
&Grading System - oral presentation & defense 40%
Attendance Requirements - 100% during advising session.
Literature No specific literature. Depends on the topic.
Courses
Delivery
Time
Year I Semester I
No. Course Name Code Cr. hr. ECTS Module Prerequisite

1 Communication Skills Enla1011 3 5 None
2 Civic and Professional Ethics Civi1011 3 5 None
3 Engineering Drawing Meng1052 3 5 None
4 Applied Mathematics I Math1041 4 6 None
5 Engineering Mechanics I CoTM1031 3 5 None
6 Introduction to Engineering Profession Geng1051 1 2 None
Total 17 28
Year I Semester II
1 Reasoning Skill (Logic) Phil1022 3 4 None
2 Workshop Practice CoTM1053 1 3 None
Applied
3 Applied Mathematics II Math1042 4 6 Mathematics I
4 Construction Materials I CoTM1061 3 5 None
Engineering
5 Strength of Materials Ceng1101 3 5 Mechanics I
Engineering
6 Construction Drafting Arch1081 3 4 Drawing
Communication
7 Basic Writing Skills Enla1012 3 5 Skills
Total 20 32
Year II Semester I
Construction
1 Construction Material II CoTM2062 3 5 Materials I
Construction
2 Construction Working Drawing Arch2083 2 5 Drafting
3 Introduction to Management Mgmt2121 3 5 None
Strength of
4 Theory of Structure Ceng2102 3 5 Materials
5 Introduction to Economics Econ2122 3 4 None
Computer Aided Drafting and Construction
6 Data Analysis Arch2082 2 5 Drafting
Total 16 29
Year II Semester II
Construction
1 Building Construction I CoTM2072 3 4 Drafting
Theory of
2 Design of Concrete Structure Ceng2111 3 5 Structure
3 Hydraulics Heng2121 3 5 None
Introduction to
4 Principle of Construction Management CoTM2151 3 4 Management
Strength of
5 Soil Mechanics Ceng2181 3 5 Material
6 Principle of Accounting Acc2123 3 4 None
Strategic Construction Project Introduction to
7 Management CoTM2152 3 4 management
Total 18 31
Year III Semester I

Building
1 Building Construction II CoTM3072 3 5 Construction I
2 Foundation Engineering Ceng3182 3 5 Soil mechanics
Introduction to
3 Human Resource Management CoTM3161 3 4 Management
4 Water Supply & Treatment Heng3132 3 4 Hydraulics
5 Surveying CoTM3191 3 6 None
Theory of
6 Design of Steel & Timber Structure Ceng3112 3 5 Structure
Total 18 29
Year III Semester II
1 Highway Engineering Ceng3201 3 5 Surveying
Principles of
Construction Equipment & Plant Const.
2 Management CoTM3161 3 4 Management
Principles of
Const.
3 Cost Engineering CoTM3212 3 5 Management
Water supply
4 Sewage Disposal & Treatment Heng3141 3 4 and treatment
Principles of
5 Construction Financial Management CoTM3162 3 4 Accounting
Building
6 Construction Site Management CoTM3231 2 4 Construction I
7 Construction Specification and Quantity CoTM3211 3 5 Building
Surveying Construction I
Total 20 31
Year IV Semester I
Principles of
Const.
1 Construction Planning & Scheduling CoTM4221 2 4 Management
Highway
2 Road & Bridge Construction CoTM4202 3 5 Engineering
3 Water Works Construction Heng4142 3 5 Water Supply
& Treatment
Road & Bridge
4 Rail way & Tunnel Construction CoTM4203 3 4 Construction
Construction
Construction Health & Safety Site
5 Management CoTM4232 3 4 Management
6 Construction Law CoTM4241 3 4 None
Technical Report Writing & Research Basic Writing
7 Methods CoTM4251 3 4 Skills
Total 20 30
Year IV Semester II
1 Procurement Management & Contract Construction
Administration CoTM4242 3 4 Law
Engineering
2 Architectural Planning & Design Arch4091 3 5 Drawing
All core
3 Holistic Project CoTM4301 4 5 courses
Construction
Computer Based Construction Planning &
4 Planning(project) CoTM4222 3 4 Scheduling
Principles of
Performance management and Resource Const.
5 Optimization CoTM4171 3 4 Management
Applied
6 Probability & Statistics Stat4252 3 4 Mathematics I
Principles of
Const.
7 Construction Quality Management CoTM4233 3 4 Management
Total 21 30
Year V Semester I
1
2
3
4 INTERNSHIP CoTM5261 20 Holistic Project
5 30
6
7
Total 20 30
Year V Semester II
Introduction to
1 Entrepreneurship Bmgt5272 2 4 management
2 BSc. research CoTM5302 5 8 None
Introduction to
3 Development and Construction Economics CoTM5271 3 5 economics
Building
4 Modern Construction Technology CoTM5252 2 3 Construction II
Building
5 Cost Efficient Construction CoTM5282 3 4 Construction I
6 Elective 4
Total 15 28
ELECTIVE
Cr.
No. Course Name Code hr. ECTS Module Prerequisite
1 Concrete Technology CoTM5291 3 4 Construction Material II
Construction Quality
2 Construction Materials Management CoTM5292 3 4 Management
Environmental Planning and Sewage Disposal &
3 Management CoTM5293 3 4 Treatment
Computer Aided
Drafting and Data
4 Computer Programming CoTM5294 3 4 Analysis
Total 12 16
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NATIONAL CURRICULUM HARMONIZATION

2. Rationale for the program

3. Objectives of the B.Sc. Program

Effective implementation of the program requires for the following resources.

S.N Specialties Remark

5 Workshops Can be shared

 Practical and scientific knowledge of construction, process, methods,

The profile of B.Sc. Graduates of Construction Management can be summarized in the

Admission to Regular Program

Admission to Continuing Education Program

Duration of the study

Assessment and evaluation

Bachelor of Science Degree in

Modules Related course

No Description Code Description Code

1 08 Drafting and CoTM-M1081 1. Construction drafting Arch1081 4

1 10 Structural Engineering - CoTM-M1101 1. Strength of materials CEng1101 5

1 11 Structural Engineering - CoTM-M2111 1. Design of Reinforced CEng2111 5

Participate effectively in group

Students shall be able to define and apply

Model and analyze engineering problems

Students shall be able to identify ConstructionMaterials I

Students shall be able to construct Building construction I

Structural Students shall be able to know the Strength of materials

Structural Design of Reinforced

Business & Introduction to

Water Engineering – Hydraulics

Water Engineering – Sewage Disposal and

Resource Human resource

Construction Financial Management

Soil Mechanics & Soil Mechanics

Surveying Students shall be able to know the basic Surveying

Transport Design & Highway Design and

Estimating & Costing Construction

Construction Construction planning

Procurement and Construction law

Research Students shall be able to know the Construction law

Internship Students shall be able to apply the basic Internship

Development & Development and

Appropriate Cost efficient

Elective Concrete Technology

Project Students shall be able to identify Holistic Project

Module Name Construction Materials

Course Number CoTM1061

Course Title Construction Materials I

Course Number CoTM2062

Module Name Building Construction

Course Number CoTM2072

Course Number CoTM3072

Module Name Drafting and Construction Working Drawing (CoTM-M1081)

Course Number Arch1081

Pre-requisites MEng1011 (Engineering Drawing)

Course Number Arch2082

Module Name Architectural Planning and Design

Course Number CoTM3132

Pre-requisites CoTM1042 (Construction Drafting)

Module Name Structural Engineering-I

Course Number CEng 1101

Course Title Strength of Materials

Course Description/Course Contents Mechanical Properties of Materials

Module Name Structural Engineering-II

Course Number CEng2102

Course Title Theory of Structures