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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

Engineering Ethics

Engineering ethics examines and sets the obligations by engineers to society, to their clients, and to the profession. As a scholarly discipline, it is closely related to subjects such as the philosophy of science, the philosophy of engineering, and the ethics of technology.

Latest Developments in Engineering

Latest developments in engineering discusses about the latest trends in engineering which keep on adding new subjects and new versions of old subjects and techniques.

Engineering Numerical Methods

This course covers the basic methods for obtaining numerical solutions with a digital computer. Included are methods for the solution of algebraic and transcendental equations, simultaneous linear equations, ordinary and partial differential equations, and curve fitting techniques. The methods are compared with respect to computational efficiency and accuracy.

E-Engineering

This course offers a comprehensive yet practical exploration of basic electrical and electronic concepts, hands-on applications, and troubleshooting. The course focuses on fundamental principles and their applications to solving real circuit analysis problems, and devotes six chapters to examining electronic devices.

Engineering Management

This course serves as an introduction to engineering management. Topics include Introduction, Planning, Organizing, Financial Accounting And Analysis, Marketing Management, Engineering Management In The New Millennium, Ethics In Engineering/Business Management and Globalization.

Advanced Construction Planning

This course provides you with the fundamentals of machine utilization and production estimating in a logical, simple and concise format. Since technology is constantly evolving, this course provides an understanding of machine capabilities and how to properly apply those capabilities to construction challenges.

Advanced Civil Engineering

With a major reorganization and a plethora of new material, this course is designed to provide exposure to modeling ideas and concepts prior to introducing the mathematical process of model building. Network flow problems are emphasized by being presented separately from the general integer programming models that are considered.

Structural Analysis

This course provides you with a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of structural analysis as it applies to trusses, beams, and frames.

Transport Engineering and Planning

This is a comprehensive course based on the relevant principles and practice. It includes sections on transport policy and planning, traffic surveys and accident investigation, road design for capacity and safety, and traffic management.

Advanced Engineering Mechanics

This course provides an in-depth overview of the many mathematical topics necessary for a career in engineering or the sciences. The course is comprehensive, yet flexible, to meet the unique needs of various course offerings ranging from ordinary differential equations to vector calculus.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
MASTERS DEGREE $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
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Engineering Ethics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Putting the issues in context.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The role of professional codes of ethics.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The engineer's responsibilities to society.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Obligations to clients and fairplay in engineering.

Latest developments in engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
    Vectors and tensors.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Stress.
    Principal stresses and principal axes.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Analysis of deformation.
    Velocity fields and compatibility conditions.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Constitutive equations.
    Isotropy.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mechanical properties of real fluids and solids.
    Derivation of field equations.
    Field equations and boundary conditions in fluid mechanics.
    Some simple problems in elasticity.
    Stress, strain, and active remodeling of structures.

Engineering Numerical Methods

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An essay on numerical methods
    Numbers
    Function evaluation
    Real zeros
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Complex zeros
    Zeros of polynomials
    Linear equations and matrix inversion
    Random numbers
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The difference calculus
    Roundoff
    The summation calculus
    Infinite series
    Difference equations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Polynomial interpolation
    Formulas using function values
    Error terms
    Formulas using derivatives
    Formulas using differences
    Formulas using the sample points as parameters
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Composite formulas
    Indefinite integrals-feedback
    Introduction to differential equations
    A general theory of predictor-corrector methods
    Special methods of integrating ordinary differential equations
    Least squares: practice theory
    Orthogonal functions
    Least squares: practice
    Chebyshev approximation: theory
    Chebyshev approximation: practice
    Rational function approximation
    Fourier series: periodic functions
    Convergence of fourier series

E-engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Quantities and units
    Voltage, current, and resistance
    Ohms law, energy, and power
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Series circuits
    Parallel circuits
    Series-parallel circuits
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Magnetism and electromagnetism
    Introduction to alternating current and voltage
    Capacitors
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Rc circuits
    Inductors
    Rl circuits
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Rlc circuits and resonance
    Time response of reactive circuits
    Transformers
    Diodes and applications
    Transistors and applications
    The operational amplifier
    Basic op-amp circuits
    Special-purpose op-amp circuits

Engineering Management

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to management challenges for engineers.
    Planning.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Organizing.
    Leading.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Controlling.
    Cost accounting for engineering managers.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Financial accounting and analysis for engineering managers.
    Managerial finance for engineering managers.
    Marketing management for engineering managers.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Engineers as managers/leaders.
    Ethics in engineering/business management.
    Web-based enablers for engineering and management.
    Globalization.
    Engineering management in the new millennium.

Advanced Construction Planning

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Machines make it possible
    Fundamental concepts of equipment economics
    Planning for earthwork construction
    Soil and rock
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Compaction and stabilization equipment
    Machine equipment power requirements
    Dozers
    Scrapers
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Excavators
    Trucksand hauling equipment
    Finishing equipment
    Drilling rock and earth
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Blasting rock
    Aggregate production
    Asphalt mix produciton and placement
    Concrete and concrete equipment
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cranes
    Draglines and clamshells
    Piles and pile-driving equipment
    Air compressors and pumps
    Planning for building construction
    Forming systems

Advanced Civil Engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Explaining systems analysis.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Models in civil and environmental engineering.
    A graphical solution procedure and further examples.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The simplex algorithm for solving linear programs.
    Linear programs with multiple objectives.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Linear programming models of network flow.
    Integer programming and its applications.
    Scheduling models: critical path method.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Decision theory.
    Lessons in context: simulation and the statistics of prediction.
    Lessons in context: a multigoal water resources problem utilizing multiple techniques.
    Lessons in context: transportation systems.
    Dynamic programming and nonlinear programming.
    Engineering economics i: interest and equivalence.
    Engineering economics ii: choice between alternatives.
    Engineering economics iii: depreciation, taxes, inflation, and personal financial planning.

Structural Analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Types of structures and loads.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Analysis of statically determinate structures.
    Analysis of statically determinate trusses.
    Cables and arches.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Influence lines for statically determinate structures.
    Approximate analysis of statically indeterminate structures.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Deflections.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Displacement method of analysis: slope-deflection equations.
    Displacement method of analysis: moment distribution.
    Truss analysis using the stiffness method.
    Plane frame analysis using the stiffness method.

Transport Engineering and Planning

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction and background.
    Roadway design.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Traffic stream flow models.
    Capacity and level of service analysis.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Transportation modes.
    Urban and intelligent transportation systems.
    Transportation planning.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Travel-demand forecasting.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Traffic impact and parking studies.
    Air quality, noise, and energy impacts.
    Evaluation and choice.
    Elements of engineering economy.
    Probability and statistics.
    Queuing and simulation.

Advanced Engineering Mechanics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    
    Stress, principal stresses, strain energy.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Failure and failure criteria.
    Applications of energy methods.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Beams on an elastic foundation.
    Curved beams.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Elements of theory of elasticity.
    Pressurized cylinders and spinning disks.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Torsion.
    Unsymmetric bending and shear center.
    Plasticity in structural members. collapse analysis.
    Plate bending.
    Shells of revolution with axisymmetric loads.
    Buckling and instability.
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