MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DESIGN, ART AND

TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

REVISED PROGRAMME OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (MSc CE)

DAY/ EVENING PROGRAMME

March 2011

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Table of Contents
1 BACKGROUND TO THE PROGRAMME ............................................................................... 5
2 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 5
3 THE PROGRAMME ................................................................................................................ 6
3.1 TARGET GROUP ..................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 6
3.3 NATURE OF THE PROGRAMME ................................................................................................ 6
3.3.1 Plan A......................................................................................................................... 7
3.3.2 Plan B......................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 DURATION............................................................................................................................. 7
3.5 TUITION FEES........................................................................................................................ 7
4 REGULATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 COURSE ASSESSMENTS ......................................................................................................... 8
4.2 GRADING OF COURSES .......................................................................................................... 8
4.3 MINIMUM PASS MARK ............................................................................................................ 8
4.4 CALCULATION OF CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA).............................................. 9
4.5 PROGRESSION ...................................................................................................................... 9
4.5.2 Probationary ............................................................................................................... 9
4.5.3 Discontinuation........................................................................................................... 9
4.5.4 Re-taking a Course......................................................................................................... 9
4.6 WEIGHTING SYSTEM .............................................................................................................. 9
4.7 MASTER’S DISSERTATION ......................................................................................................10
4.7.1 Passing of a Dissertation...............................................................................................10
4.7.2 Revised Dissertation......................................................................................................10
4.8 MASTER'S PROJECT .............................................................................................................10
4.8.1 Passing of a Project.......................................................................................................10
4.8.2 Revised Project Report..................................................................................................10
4.9 MINIMUM GRADUATION LOAD ................................................................................................10
4.10 KNOWLEDGE AREAS COVERED IN THE PROGRAM ................................................................11
4.11 CONTENT DISTRIBUTION BY KNOWLEDGE AREA ..................................................................11
5. THE CURRICULUM FOR THE REVISED MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
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6 DETAILED CURRICULUM ....................................................................................................35
6.1 SEMESTER I .........................................................................................................................35
6.1.1 RET 7105 Statistics and Research Methods (3 CU)......................................................35
6.1.2 MEC7101 Principles of Management (3 CU).................................................................39
6.1.3 CIV7115 Advanced Concrete Materials (3 CU) .............................................................42
6.1.4 CIV7107 Advanced Structural Mechanics (3 CU)..........................................................43
6.1.5 CIV7108 Advanced Structural Design (4 CU)................................................................43

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 6.1.6 CIV7116 Advanced Water Treatment (4 CU) ................................................................44
6.1.7 CIV7117 Air and Noise Pollution (4 CU)........................................................................47
6.1.8 CIV7118 Wastewater treatment and reuse (4 CU) ........................................................50
6.1.9 CIV7119 Advanced Soil Mechanics (3 CU) ...................................................................52
6.1.10 CIV7120 Advanced Foundation Engineering (3 CU) ...................................................54
6.1.11 CIV7121 Static and dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction (3 CU)....................................56
6.1.12 CIV7113 Water Resources Management (3 CU).........................................................57
6.1.13 CIV7114 Advanced Surface Hydrology (3 CU)............................................................59
6.1.14 CIV7124 Statistical Analysis in Hydrology (3 CU)........................................................61
6.1.15 CIV7122 Transport Systems Analysis .........................................................................62
6.1.16 CIV 7112 Highway Geometric Design (3 CU)..............................................................64
6.1.17 CIV 7123 Airport Design (3 CU) ..................................................................................66
6.2 SEMESTER II ........................................................................................................................68
6.2.1 EMT7201 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3 CU) .................................................68
6.2.2 MEC7203: Project Management (3 CU) ........................................................................70
6.2.3 CIV7232 Structural Dynamics (3 CU) ............................................................................73
6.2.4 CIV7233 Stability of Structures (3 CU) ..........................................................................74
6.2.5 CIV7236 Durability and Maintenance of Structures (3 CU)............................................75
6.2.6 CIV7255 Finite Element Method (3 CU) ........................................................................76
6.2.7 CIV7256 Elasticity and Plasticity (3 CU)........................................................................77
6.2.8 CIV7257 Advanced Computational Mechanics (3 CU) ..................................................78
6.2.9 CIV7258 Analysis of Bridge Systems (3 CU).................................................................79
6.2.10 CIV7234 Theory of Plates and Shells (3 CU) ..............................................................79
6.2.11 CIV7260 Decentralised Water Supply and Sanitation (3 CU) ......................................80
6.2.12 CIV7261 Solid waste Management and Recycling (3 CU)...........................................83
6.2.13 CIV7262 Introduction to Environmental Modelling (4 CU) ...........................................85
6.2.14 CIV7263 Policy, Laws and Institutions in Environmental Management (3 CU)............87
6.2.15 CIV7264 Water Quality Management (4 CU)...............................................................90
6.2.16 CIV 7238 Earth Structures (3 CU) ...............................................................................92
6.2.17 CIV7265 Ground Improvement (3 CU) ........................................................................94
6.2.18 CIV7266 Laboratory and Field Soil Investigations (4 CU)............................................95
6.2.19 CIV7267 Slope Stability (3 CU) ...................................................................................97
6.2.20 CIV7249 Hydraulic Engineering (4 CU) .......................................................................98
6.2.21 CIV7252 Urban Hydrology (3 CU) .............................................................................100
6.2.22 CIV7268 GIS System for Water Resources (4 CU) ...................................................103
6.2.23 CIV7269 Hydrological Data Processing and Modelling (4 CU) ..................................105
6.2.24 CIV7270 Groundwater Hydrology (3 CU) ..................................................................106
6.2.25 CIV 7243 Structural Design of Pavements (3 CU).....................................................107
6.2.26 CIV 7244 Performance and Rehabilitation of Pavements (4 CU) ..............................109
6.2.27 CIV 7245 Pavement Materials (4 CU) .......................................................................111
6.2.28 CIV 7246 Transportation Planning and Modelling (3 CU)..........................................113
6.2.29 CIV7271 Mix design/Bituminous and Concrete (3 CU)..............................................114

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 6.2.30 CIV 7272 Traffic Systems Analysis (3 CU) ................................................................116
6.3 SEMESTER III .....................................................................................................................117
6.3.1 CIV8101 Seminar Series (2 CU)..................................................................................117
6.3.2 CIV8102 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (3 CU) ........................................................118
6.3.3 CIV8103 Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures (3 CU).........................................119
6.3.4 CIV8104 Fracture of Materials (3 CU) .........................................................................120
6.3.5 CIV8105 Prestressed Concrete (3 CU) .......................................................................121
6.3.6 CIV8106 Advanced Structural Dynamics (3 CU) .........................................................122
6.3.7 CIV8107 Continuum Mechanics (3 CU).......................................................................122
6.3.8 CIV8108 Constitutive Modelling of Materials (3 CU)....................................................123
6.3.9 CIV8109 Boundary Element Method (3CU).................................................................124
6.3.10 CIV8110 Mechanics of Composite Materials (3 CU) .................................................125
6.3.11 CIV8111 Water Transport and Distribution (3 CU) ....................................................126
6.3.12 CIV8112 Planning for Community Water Supply and Waste Management (3 CU)....128
6.3.13 CIV8113 Groundwater Modelling (4 CU) ...................................................................130
6.3.14 CIV8114 Environmental Impact Assessments & Monitoring......................................131
6.3.15 CIV8115 Environment and Development ..................................................................133
6.3.16 CIV8116 Environmental Health and Waste Management (3CU) ...............................135
6.3.17 CIV8117 Irrigation design and management (4 CU)..................................................137
6.3.18 CIV8118 Hydropower Planning and Design (4 CU)...................................................138
6.3.19 CIV8119 Water Resources Project Planning (3 CU) .................................................139
6.3.20 CIV8120 Integrated Water Resources Management (3CU).......................................140
7. RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE.................................................................................142
7.1 SOURCE OF FUNDS.............................................................................................................142
7.2 STAFF ...............................................................................................................................142
7.3 FACILITIES .........................................................................................................................142
APPENDIX A. DEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC STAFF LIST .......................................................143
APPENDIX B. FULL TIME STAFF WHO ASSIST ON THE PROGRAMME ................................143
APPENDIX C. LECTURE AND LABORATORY SPACE .............................................................144

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Master of Science in Civil Engineering
1 Background to the Programme
The Master of Science and Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering programme has been in
existence for over 13years and graduated at least 80 students. However, during the existence of
the two programmes, a lot has changed within the different subjects of the civil engineering
profession.  The distinct subject fields with clear career prospects in Uganda are Structural
Engineering, Highway/Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental
Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering. The original programme offered students an
opportunity to undertake courses in any of these specialized subject fields under the Master
Engineering or Master of Science programme. However the programme has been reviewed and
revised to offer these specialized courses under a single programme, Master of Science in Civil
Engineering (MSc CE) but with two plans so as to be in line with the profession requirements here
in Uganda and in the world over; and also in consideration of today’s best practice in Makerere and
other universities.

The programme aims at balancing the interdisciplinary nature of the field with current and future
needs, thus ensuring the employment of its graduates, while creating students with technical
competence, communication skills and global awareness to assume a leadership role in civil
engineering. Hence the programme seeks to satisfy the demands for both the employer and
students.

The objectives of the programme are to: -

1. Enable postgraduate students undergo a programme of upgrading and updating their
technical knowledge in a specialized field of civil engineering
2. Introduce the student to applied research relevant to industrial needs of the country
3. Produce post graduates with a qualification sufficient to meet the needs of staff
development of local universities and technical colleges.

2 Research and Development

To make learning more research and development oriented in the curriculum, it is necessary to
deliver every course (depending on course type) both core and elective with either a strong
research or development bias. In other words, the mode of delivery of respective courses should
emphasize on students spending more time researching (including reporting/presenting their
work/results) and development rather than keeping in class. This is to enable students to learn how
to conduct research as well as to learn the various research methodologies. In the curriculum, the

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courses in each of the areas of specialization accommodate the two components i.e. research and
development. The courses offered for research development are therefore compulsory (core)
courses.

3 The Programme

3.1 Target group

For the foreseeable future, it is anticipated that MSc CE program will continue to attract students
who are holders of BSc. Degree in Civil Engineering of an Upper Second class of Makerere
University or its equivalent from a recognized University. Candidates with a lower second class
degree may also be considered if they provide sufficient evidence that they have been in full time
employment following the discipline of Civil Engineering or its equivalent for at least two years or
sufficient evidence that they have experienced academic growth since graduation, as may be
determined by the School of Engineering. In traditional graduate programs, it is assumed that
entering students have a common background obtained through an undergraduate degree in that
field. Specifically, the MSc. CE program is appropriate for:

• New graduates with degrees in Civil Engineering

• Experienced Civil Engineering professionals seeking to upgrade skills and to understand
management issues
• Post graduate diploma holders in Civil Engineering who wish to upgrade to Masters level

3.2 Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission, a candidate must fulfill the general Makerere University entry
requirements for a master's degree, and in addition a candidate must be a holder of either:

a. A BSc. Degree in Civil Engineering of at least an Upper second class or its equivalent awarded
by Makerere University or any other recognized institution; Or
b. A BSc. Degree in Civil Engineering of a lower second class degree or its equivalent from a
recognized institution with evidence of academic growth and maturity in this field of study as
judged by the Board of Graduate Studies and Research; Or
c. Any other degree with sufficient evidence that they have been in full time employment following
the discipline of Civil Engineering or its equivalent for at least two years.

3.3 Nature of the Programme

This is a day / evening programme that is completely privately sponsored and its duration is two
years. Students on the Masters of Science in Civil Engineering Degree Program shall follow one of
the two study options that is Plan A or Plan B.

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3.3.1 Plan A
Students under Plan A are required to take two semesters of course work and two semesters of
dissertation. To qualify for plan A, a student shall have completed all their course work and have a
research proposal latest by the second week of semester three. A student on this Plan must
complete the approved programme of coursework consisting of a minimum of 30 credit units during
the year and must submit a Dissertation.

3.3.2 Plan B
Students under Plan B are required to take three semesters of coursework and one semester of a
project. To qualify for plan B a student shall have completed all their coursework and also have a
research proposal by the second week of the fourth semester. A student on this Plan must
complete the approved programme of coursework that shall constitute 75% of the entire workload
for the Degree. A student must submit a Report on a supervised Short Project carried out.

3.4 Duration
The duration for the MSc. CE degree programme is two (2) academic years comprising 4
semesters.

3.5 Tuition Fees

Tuition fees (functional fees not included) payable by the students will enable the College of
Engineering, Design and Technology (CEDAT) to sustain the program. The tuition fees per
semester for the programme shall be as shown below:

Nationality Ugandans (or East African residents) Foreigners

Semester Fees (Shs) Annual Fees (Shs) Semester Fees ($) Annual Fees ($)

Full Time 2,850,000 5,900,000 2,800 5,600

4 Regulations
The general regulations for Master Degrees of Makerere University shall apply and these shall also
include:
• Applications, registration, academic integrity, examination, research proposal writing and
supervision;
• Guidelines for submission of progress reports and final dissertation for Plan A and report
for Plan B shall apply.

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4.1 Course Assessments
a) Each Course will be assessed on the basis of 100 total marks with proportions as follows:
Coursework – 40 and Examination – 60
b) A minimum of two course assignments/tests shall be required per course.
c) Course work shall consist of tests, group assignments and presentations in each semester.
d) Seminar series in the second year during which an evaluation of individual research
study/project for both Plan A and B is done.

4.2 Grading of Courses

(a) Each Course will be graded out of a maximum of 100 marks and assigned an appropriate
letter grade and a grade point as follows:

MARKS % LETTER GRADE GRADE POINT INTERPRETATION

90 - 100 A+ 5.0 Exceptional
80 - 89 A 5.0 Excellent
75 - 79 B+ 4.5 Very good
70 - 74 B 4.0 Good
65 - 69 C+ 3.5 Fairly good
60 - 64 C 3.0 Pass
55 - 59 D+ 2.5 Marginal Fail
50 - 54 D 2.0 Clear Fail
45 - 49 E 1.5 Bad Fail
40 - 44 E- 1.0 Qualified Fail
Below 40 F 0.0 Qualified Fail

(b) The following additional letters will be used, where appropriate: -

W - Withdraw from Course;
I - Incomplete;
AU - Audited Course Only;
P - Pass;
F - Failure.

4.3 Minimum Pass Mark

A minimum pass grade for each course shall be 60% which is equivalent to 3.0 grade points.

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4.4 Calculation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
The CGPA shall be calculated as follows: -
CGPA = Σn i=1(GPi*CUi)
,
Σ i=1CUi
n

Where GPi is the Grade Point score of a particular course i;

CUi is the number of Credit Units of course i; and
n is the number of courses so far done.

4.5 Progression
Progression through the programme shall be assessed in three ways:

4.5.1 Normal Progress

This occurs when a student passes each course taken with a minimum Grade Point of 3.0.

4.5.2 Probationary

This is a warning stage and occurs if either the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is less
than 3.0 and/or the student has failed a core course. Probation is waved when these conditions
cease to hold.

4.5.3 Discontinuation

When a student accumulates three consecutive probations based on the CGPA or the same core
course(s), he/she shall be discontinued. A student who has failed to obtain at least the pass mark
(60%)/ grade point of 3.0 during the third assessment in the same course(s) he/she had retaken
shall be discontinued from his/her studies at the University. A student who has overstayed in an
academic programme by more than two (2) years shall be discontinued from his /her studies at the
university.

4.5.4 Re-taking a Course

A student may re-take any course when it is offered again in order to pass if the student had failed
this course. A student may take a substitute elective, where the student does not wish to re-take a
failed elective.

4.6 Weighting System

The weighting unit is the Credit Unit (CU). The Credit Unit is 15 contact hours per semester. A
contact hour is equal to (i) one lecture hour, (ii) two practical hours or (iii) two tutorial hours

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4.7 Master’s Dissertation
Students are required to demonstrate their ability to independently formulate a detailed dissertation
proposal, as well as develop and demonstrate their dissertation thoroughly.
a. A candidate shall be allowed to formally start on the dissertation after the second
semester.
b. A candidate shall submit a dissertation proposal to the Academic board of the School of
Engineering during the second semester of the first academic year.
c. The candidate shall execute the dissertation during second year (the third and fourth
semesters).
d. The candidate shall submit a dissertation report by the end of the fourth semester. The
dissertation should conform to the standing guidelines and regulations of the University on
higher degrees.

4.7.1 Passing of a Dissertation

To pass the Dissertation, the candidate shall satisfy the Internal Examiner, External Examiner and
Viva Voce Committee independently.

4.7.2 Revised Dissertation

A candidate, who fails to satisfy the examiners, shall re-submit a Revised Dissertation in
accordance with the standing University guidelines for the dissertation examinations.

4.8 Master's Project

Students are required to demonstrate their ability to independently formulate a detailed Project
Proposal, as well as develop and demonstrate their Project thoroughly.
a. A candidate shall be allowed to formally start on the Project after the third semester.
b. A candidate shall submit a Project Proposal to the Academic Board of the School of
Engineering during the third semester.
c. The candidate shall execute the Project during the fourth semester.
d. The candidate shall submit the Project Report by the end of the fourth semester.

4.8.1 Passing of a Project

To pass the Project, the candidate shall satisfy the examiners in a written report and viva voce
independently.

4.8.2 Revised Project Report

A candidate, who fails to satisfy the examiners, shall re-submit a Revised Project Report in
accordance with the standing University guidelines for the project examinations.

4.9 Minimum Graduation Load

To qualify for the award of the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Plan A), a full-time

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candidate is required to obtain a minimum of 34 credit units for courses passed including all the
compulsory courses; and a Master's Dissertation (of 10 credit units) within a period stipulated by
the School of Graduate Studies, usually not exceeding five (5) years from the date of registration.

To qualify for the award of the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Plan B), a
candidate is required to obtain a minimum of 49 credit units for courses passed including all the
compulsory courses; and the Master’s Project (of 5 credit units) within a period stipulated by the
School of Graduate Studies, usually not exceeding five (5) years from the date of registration.

4.10 Knowledge Areas Covered in the Program

The curriculum is based on 5 broad knowledge areas that make up practical and resourceful Civil
Engineering Specialists. These are:-
1. Structural Engineering
2. Environmental Engineering
3. Geotechnical Engineering
4. Water Resources Engineering
5. Highway/Transportation Engineering
In addition to the above, students are to undertake courses in Research and Development (R & D)
which are compulsory for all the above options.

4.11 Content Distribution by Knowledge Area

The current programme in addition to the aforementioned fields of specialisation (section 4.10) had
Construction Management. However following the enacting of a new Department of Construction
Management currently under the School of Built Environment and Land use Management, the field
of Construction Management was moved to the newly created Department. The fields of
Geotechnical, Highway and Transportation Engineering options, given the current market demands
and innovations that have taken place both locally and globally require necessitate a review of
curriculum in these options that focuses on in-depth research. Hence the revision of the curriculum
has taken this into consideration by providing only Plan A in Geotechnical., Highways and
Transportation Engineering options so as to build in-depth research in these fields which is
currently limited in the country.

Below is a summary of the current and revised distribution of the different course units in the
different knowledge areas:-

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• STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Current
YEAR 1
Semester I Code Course Name Current
CIV7101 & EMT 7102 Advanced Mathematics (3CU) Offered to MEng and MSc respectively
Core Courses EMT7101 & 7103 Computer Application in Engineering (4CU) Offered to MEng and MSc respectively
(4courses for MEng CIV7102 Environmental Studies (3CU) Offered to MSc only
and 5courses for MSc) TEC 7101 Principles of Management (3CU) Offered to MEng only
MEC7101 Maintenance Engineering (3CU) Offered to MEng only
CIV7107 Advanced Structural Mechanics (3CU) Offered to Msc
CIV7108 Advanced Structural Design (4CU) Offered to Msc
Semester II
Core course (1 MEng TEC7200 Research Methods (3CU) Offered to Msc only
and 1 MSc) TEC7201 Business Administration I (3CU) Offered to MEng only
CIV7207 Advanced Structural Mechanics (3CU) Available for MEng
CIV7208 Advanced Structural Design (4CU) Available for MEng
Elective CIV7209 & 7231 Numerical Methods of Structural Analysis (3CU) Available for MEng and MSc respectively
Courses (MEng selects CIV7232 Structural Dynamics (3CU) Available for MSc
3 and MSc selects at CIV7233 Stability of Structures (3CU) Available for MSc
least 4) CIV7234 Plates and Shells (3CU) Available for MSc
CIV7235 Applied Elasticity (3CU) Available for MSc
CIV7236 Durability and Maintenance of Structures (3CU) Available for Msc
Recess Period
CIV7301 Business Administration II (3CU) Available for MEng only
Core Course
CIV7302 Research Methods (3CU) Available for MEng only
Electives CIV7317 Finite Element Methods (3CU) Available for MEng only
(select 2) CIV7318 Structural Dynamics (3CU)
CIV7319 Stability of Structures(3CU)
CIV7320 Plates and Shells(3CU)

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 CIV7321 Experimental Stress Analysis (2CU)
CIV7322 Applied Elasticity(3CU)
CIV7323 Durability and Maintenance of Structures(3CU)
YEAR 2
Semester I & II Code Course Name Current
Research and Dissertation
Core course CE7200 & TEC8101 Offered to MSc and MEng respectively
(MSc-12CU) MEng (8CU)
TOTAL CUs ≥ 44 (MSc CE); ≥ 46 (MEng CE)

Revised
YEAR 1 (PLAN A & PLAN B)
Semester I Code Course Name Proposed
RET7105 Statistics and Research Methods (3CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly TEC7200
Research Methods offered to MSc and CIV7302 offered to MEng)
MEC7105 Principles of Management (3CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly TEC7101 offered
Core Course to MEng only)
(5 courses) CIV7115 Advanced Concrete Materials (3CU) New-To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
CIV 7107 Advanced Structural Mechanics (3CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly CIV7207 offered
to only M Eng)
CIV 7108 Advanced Structural Design (4CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly CIV7208 offered
to only M Eng)
Semester II
To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly EMT7102
EMT7201 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3CU) Advanced Mathematics offered to MSc and CIV7101 offered to MEng)
Core course To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly CIV7201 Project
MEC7203 Project Management (3CU) Management and Control offered under Construction Management to MSc
and MEng)
Electives To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly CIV7317
(select any 3) CIV7255 Finite Element Methods (3CU) offered to only MEng in the recess period of Year1)

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 To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly CIV7318
CIV7232 Structural Dynamics (3CU)
offered to only MEng in the recess period of Year1)
To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly CIV7319
CIV7233 Stability of Structures (3CU)
offered to only MEng in the recess period of Year1)
To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly CIV7323
Durability and Maintenance of Structures
CIV7236
(3CU)
offered to MEng in the recess period of Year1 &CIV7236 offered to MSc in
Semester II in Year 1 )
To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly CIV7322
CIV7256 Elasticity and Plasticity (3CU) Applied Elasticity offered to MEng in the recess period of Year1 &CIV7235
offered to MSc in Semester II in Year 1 )
CIV7257 Advanced Computational Mechanics (3CU) New-To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
CIV7258 Analysis of Bridge Systems (3CU) New-To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly CIV7320
CIV7259 Theory of Plates and Shells (3CU) Plates and Shells offered to MEng in the recess period of Year1 &CIV7234
offered to MSc in Semester II in Year 1 )
YEAR 2 PLAN A
Semester I & II
Code Course Name Proposed
CIV8100 Research and Dissertation (10CU) Formerly CE7200 Research and Dissertation offered to MSc
Core Course CIV8101 Seminar Series I (2CU) New
CIV8201 Seminar Series II (2CU) New
PLAN B
Semester I
Code Course Name Proposed
CIV8101 Seminar Series I (2CU) New
Core CIV8102 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (3CU) New
Course Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures
CIV8103
(3CU)
Electives CIV8104 Fracture of Materials (3CU) New

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(Select 3) CIV8105 Prestressed Concrete (3CU)
CIV8106 Advanced Structural Dynamics (3CU)
CIV8107 Continuum Mechanics (3CU)
CIV8108 Constitutive Modelling of Materials (3CU)
CIV8109 Boundary Element Method (3CU)
CIV8110 Mechanics of Composite Materials (3CU)
Semester II
CIV8201 Seminar Series II (2CU) New
CIV8200 Research Project and Report (5CU) New
TOTAL CUs ≥ 45 (MSc CE PLAN A); ≥55 (MSc CE PLAN B)

• ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Current
YEAR 1
Semester I Code Course Name Current
CIV7101 & EMT 7102 Advanced Mathematics (3CU) Offered to MEng and MSc respectively
EMT7101 & 7103 Computer Applications in Engineering (4CU) Offered to MEng and MSc respectively
Core CIV7102 Environmental Studies (3CU) Offered to MSc only
Course (4 MEng and 5 TEC 7101 Principles of Management (3CU) Offered to MEng only
MSc) MEC7101 Maintenance Engineering (3CU) Offered to MEng only
CIV7105 Water Treatment (4CU) Offered to Msc
CIV7106 Environmental Quality Management (4CU) Offered to Msc
Semester II
Core course (1 MEng TEC7200 Research Methods (3CU) Offered to Msc only
and 1 MSc) TEC7201 Business Administration I (3CU) Offered to MEng only

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 CIV7206 & CIV7225 Wastewater Treatment (4CU) Available for MEng and Msc respectively
CIV7226 Water Transport and Distribution (3CU) Available for MSc
Elective CIV7227 Industrial wastewater Treatment (3CU) Available for MSc
Courses (MEng selects CIV7228 Solid Waste Management (3CU) Available for MSc
3 and MSc selects at CIV7229 Air pollution (4CU) Available for MSc
least 4) CIV7230 Wetlands and Wastewater Treatment (4CU) Available for MSc
CIV7204 Unit Operation and Process (3CU) Available for MEng
CIV7205 Water Treatment (3CU) Available for MEng
Recess Period
CIV7301 Business Administration II (3CU) Available for MEng only
Core Course
CIV7302 Research Methods (3CU) Available for MEng only
CIV7309 Applied Hydraulics (4CU)
CIV7310 Water Transport and Distribution(3CU)
CIV7311 Environmental Engineering Laboratory (2CU)
Electives CIV7312 Industrial wastewater Treatment 3CU) Available for MEng only
(select 2) CIV7313 Solid waste Management (3CU)
CIV7314 Environmental Quality Management (4CU)
CIV7315 Air pollution (4CU)
CIV7316 Wetlands and Wastewater Treatment (4CU)
YEAR 2
Semester I & II Code Course Name Current
Research and Dissertation
Core course CE7200 & TEC8101 Offered to MSc and MEng respectively
(MSc-12CU) MEng (8CU)
TOTAL CUs ≥ 46 (MSc CE); ≥ 45 (MEng CE)

Revised
YEAR 1 (PLAN A & PLAN B)
Semester I Code Course Name Proposed
Core Course RET7105 Statistics and Research Methods (3CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly

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 TEC7200 Research Methods offered to MSc and
CIV7302 offered to MEng)
MEC7105 Principles of Management (3CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly
TEC7101 offered to MEng only)
CIV7116 Advanced Water Treatment (4CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (revised
former CIV7105 Water Treatment offered to MSc and
(5 courses) CIV7205 offered to MEng)
CIV 7117 Air and Noise Pollution (4CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (revised
former CIV7229 Air Pollution offered to MSc and CIV7315
offered to MEng)
CIV 7118 Wastewater Treatment and Reuse (4CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (revised
former CIV7206 Wastewater treatment offered to M Eng
and CIV7225 offered to MSc)
Semester II
To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly
EMT7201 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3CU) EMT7102 Advanced Mathematics offered to MSc and
CIV7101 offered to MEng)
Core Course
To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly
MEC7203 Project Management (3CU) CIV7201 Project Management and Control offered under
Construction Management to MSc and MEng)
Decentralized Water supply and Sanitation New -To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
CIV7260
(3CU)
To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (revised
Solid waste Management and Recycling
CIV7261 former CIV7228 Solid waste management offered to MSc
Electives (select (3CU) and CIV7313 offered to MEng)
any 3)
CIV7262 Environmental Modelling (4CU) New -To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
Policy, Laws and Institutions in New -To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
CIV7263 Environmental Management (3CU)
CIV7264 Water Quality Management (4CU) New -To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
YEAR 2 PLAN A

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Semester I & II
Code Course Name Proposed
Formerly CE7200 Research and Dissertation offered to
CIV8100 Research and Dissertation (10CU) MSc
Core Course New
CIV8101 Seminar Series I (2CU)
CIV8201 Seminar Series II (2CU) New
PLAN B
Semester I
Code Course Name Proposed
Core Course CIV8101 Seminar Series I (2CU) New
To be available for MSc CE Plan B only (formerly
CIV8111 Water Transport and Distribution (3CU)
CIV7226 offered to MSc and CIV7310 offered to MEng)
Planning of Community Water supply and New
CIV8112
Waste management (3CU)
CIV8113 Groundwater Modelling (3CU) New
New – To be undertaken in Department of Environmental
Electives Environmental Impact Assessments and
CIV8114
Monitoring (4CU)
Management, College of Agriculture and Environmental
(Select 5) Health Sciences (ENR7107)
New – To be undertaken in Department of Environmental
CIV8115 Environment and Development (3CU) Management, College of Agriculture and Environmental
Health Sciences (ENR7106)
New-To be undertaken in Department of Environmental
Environmental Health and Waste
CIV 8116
Management (3CU)
Management, College of Agriculture and Environmental
Health Sciences (ENR8106)
Semester II
CIV8201 Seminar Series II (2CU) New
Core Course
CIV8200 Research Project and Report (5CU) New

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 TOTAL CUs ≥ 47 (MSc CE PLAN A); ≥55 (MSc CE PLAN B)

• GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Current
YEAR 1
Semester I Code Course Name Current
CIV7101 & EMT Advanced Mathematics (3CU) Offered to MEng and MSc respectively
7102
EMT7101 & 7103 Computer Applications in Engineering (4CU) Offered to MEng and MSc respectively
Core
CIV7102 Environmental Studies (3CU) Offered to MSc only
Course (4 MEng
TEC 7101 Principles of Management (3CU) Offered to MEng only
and 5 Msc)
MEC7101 Maintenance Engineering (3CU) Offered to MEng only
CIV7109 Intermediate Soil Mechanics (3CU) Offered to Msc
CIV7110 Advanced Foundation Design (3CU) Offered to Msc
Semester II
Core course (1 TEC7200 Research Methods (3CU) Offered to Msc only
MEng and 1 MSc) TEC7201 Business Administration I (3CU) Offered to MEng only
CIV7237 & 7212 Soil Improvement (3CU) Available for Msc and MEng respectively
CIV7238 Earth Structures (3CU) Available for MSc
Elective
CIV7239 Advanced Laboratory (2CU) Available for MSc
Courses (MEng
CIV7240 Soil Structure Interaction (3CU) Available for MSc
selects 3 and
CIV7241 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3CU) Available for MSc
MSc selects at
least 4) CIV7242 Slope Stability (3CU) Available for MSc
CIV7210 Intermediate Soil Mechanics (3CU) Available for MEng
CIV7211 Advanced Foundation Design (3CU) Available for MEng
Recess Period
CIV7301 Business Administration II (3CU) Available for MEng only
Core Course
CIV7302 Research Methods (3CU) Available for MEng only

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 CIV7324 Earth Structures (3CU)
CIV7325 Advanced Laboratory (2CU)
CIV7326 Soil Dynamics (3CU)
CIV7327 Soil Structure Interaction (3CU)
Electives CIV7328 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3CU)
Available for only MEng
(select 2) CIV7329 Flow through porous Media (3CU)
CIV7330 Slope Stability (3CU)
CIV7331 Physical chemical behaviour of Soils (3CU)
CIV7332 Geohydrology (3CU)
CIV7333 Applied Hydrology for Engineers (3CU)
YEAR 2
Semester I & II Code Course Name Current
Research and Dissertation
Core course CE7200 & TEC8101 Offered to MSc and MEng respectively
(MSc-12CU) MEng (8CU)
TOTAL CUs ≥ 45 (MSc CE); ≥ 45 (MEng CE)

Revised
YEAR 1 (PLAN A)
Semester I Code Course Name Proposed
RET7105 Statistics and Research Methods (3CU) Revised former TEC7200 Research Methods offered to
MSc and CIV7302 offered to MEng)
Core Course MEC7105 Principles of Management (3CU) Revised former TEC7101 offered to MEng only
(5 Courses) CIV7119 Advanced Soil Mechanics (3CU) Revised formerCIV7109 Intermediate soil mechanics
offered to MSc and CIV7210 offered to MEng
CIV 7120 Advanced Foundation Engineering (3CU) Revised former CIV7110 Advanced Foundation design
offered to MSc and CIV7211 offered to MEng
CIV 7120 Static and Dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction Revised former CIV7240 Soil structure interaction
(3CU) offered to MSc and CIV7327 MEng
Semester II

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 Revised former EMT7102 Advanced Mathematics
EMT7201 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3CU) offered to MSc and CIV7101 offered to MEng
Core Course
Revised former CIV7201 Project Management and
MEC7203 Project Management (3CU) Control offered under Construction Management to MSc
and MEng
Revised former CIV7237 Soil Improvement offered to
CIV7265 Ground Improvement (3CU) MSc and CIV7212 offered to MEng)
Revised former CIV7238 offered to MSc and CIV7324
CIV7238 Earth Structures (3CU) offered to MEng
Electives
New -To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
(Select 3) Laboratory and Field Soil Investigations
CIV7266 (formerly CIV7239 Advanced Laboratory offered to MSc
(4CU) and CIV7325 offered to MEng)
Revised former CIV7242 offered to MSc and CIV7330
CIV7267 Slope Stability (3CU) offered to MEng
YEAR 2 (PLAN A)
Semester I & II
Code Course Name Proposed
Formerly CE7200 Research and Dissertation offered to
CIV8100 Research and Dissertation (10CU) MSc
Core Course New
CIV8101 Seminar Series I (2CU)
CIV8201 Seminar Series II (2CU) New
TOTAL CUs ≥ 44 (MSc CE PLAN A)

• WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

Current
YEAR 1
Semester I Code Course Name Current

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 CIV7101 & EMT Advanced Mathematics (3CU) Offered to MEng and MSc respectively
7102
EMT7101 & 7103 Computer Applications in Engineering (4CU) Offered to MEng and MSc respectively
Core
CIV7102 Environmental Studies (3CU) Offered to MSc only
Course (4 MEng
TEC 7101 Principles of Management (3CU) Offered to MEng only
and 5MSc)
MEC7101 Maintenance Engineering (3CU) Offered to MEng only
CIV7113 Water Resources Management (3CU) Offered to Msc
CIV7114 Advanced Surface Hydrology (3CU) Offered to Msc
Semester II
Core course (1 TEC7200 Research Methods (3CU) Offered to Msc only
MEng and 1 MSc) TEC7201 Business Administration I (3CU) Offered to MEng only
CIV7249 Hydraulic Engineering (4CU) Available for Msc
CIV7250 Groundwater Investigation and Technology (3CU) Available for MSc
CIV7251 Statistical Analysis in Hydrology (3CU) Available for MSc
Elective
CIV7252 Urban Hydrology (3CU) Available for MSc
Courses (MEng
CIV7253 Fluid Mechanics (3CU) Available for MSc
selects 3 and
CIV7254 Water Resources Project Planning (4CU) Available for MSc
MSc selects at
least 4) CIV7216 Water Resources Management and Available for MEng
Administration (3CU)
CIV7217 Groundwater Technology (3CU) Available for MEng
CIV7218 Irrigation and Drainage Engineering (4CU) Available for MEng
Recess Period
CIV7301 Business Administration II (3CU) Available for MEng only
Core Course
CIV7302 Research Methods (3CU) Available for MEng only
Electives CIV7343 Hydraulic Engineering (4CU) Available for only MEng
(select 2) CIV7344 Water Resources System Engineering (3CU)
CIV7345 Water Resources Engineering Laboratory (2CU)
CIV7346 Applied Hydrology and Flood Control Engineering
(3CU)
CIV7347 River Engineering (4CU)

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 CIV7348 Hydraulics Structures (3CU)
CIV7349 Water Resources Project Planning (4CU)
YEAR 2
Semester I & II Code Course Name Current
Research and Dissertation
Core course CE7200 & TEC8101 Offered to MSc and MEng respectively
(MSc-12CU) MEng (8CU)
TOTAL CUs ≥ 43 (MSc CE); ≥ 45 (MEng CE)

Revised
YEAR 1 (PLAN A & B)
Semester I Code Course Name Proposed
RET7105 Statistics and Research Methods (3CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (formerly
TEC7200 Research Methods offered to MSc and
CIV7302 offered to MEng)
MEC7105 Principles of Management (3CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (revised
former TEC7101 offered to MEng only
Core Course CIV7113 Water Resources Management (3CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (revised
(5 Courses) former CIV7113 offered to MSc and CIV7216 offered to
MEng
CIV 7114 Advanced Surface Hydrology (3CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (revised
former CIV7114 offered to MSc only
CIV 7124 Statistical Analysis in Hydrology (3CU) To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (revised
former CIV7251 offered to MSc only
Semester II
To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (Revised
EMT7201 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3CU) former EMT7102 Advanced Mathematics offered to MSc
Core Course
and CIV7101 offered to MEng)
To be offered to MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B (Revised
MEC7203 Project Management (3CU) former CIV7201 Project Management and Control

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 offered under Construction Management to MSc and
MEng)
To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
CIV7249 Hydraulic Engineering (4CU) (formerly CIV7249 offered to MSc and CIV7343 offered
to MEng)
To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
CIV7252 Urban Hydrology (3CU) (formerly CIV7252 offered to MSc only)
CIV7264 Water Quality Management (4CU) New -To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
Electives (select
any 3) Hydrological Data Processing and Modelling New -To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
CIV7269
(4CU)
CIV7268 GIS System for Water Resources (4CU) New-To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B
CIV7270 Groundwater Hydrology (3CU) New -To be available for MSc CE both Plan A & Plan B

YEAR 2 PLAN A
Semester I & II
Code Course Name Proposed
Formerly CE7200 Research and Dissertation offered to
CIV8100 Research and Dissertation (10CU) MSc
Core Course CIV8101 Seminar Series I (2CU) New
CIV8201 Seminar Series II (2CU) New
PLAN B
Semester I
Code Course Name Proposed
Core Course CIV8101 Seminar Series II (2CU) New
Electives Revised former CIV7218 Irrigation and Drainage
CIV8117 Irrigation Design and Management (4CU)
(Select 4) Engineering offered to MEng only
CIV8118 Hydropower Planning and Design (4CU) New

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 CIV8113 Groundwater Modelling (4CU) New
Revised former CIV7254 offered to MSc and CIV7349
CIV8119 Water Resources Project Planning (3CU)
offered to MEng
Integrated Water Resources Management New
CIV8120
(3CU)
Semester II
Core Course CIV8201 Seminar Series II (2CU) New
CIV8200 Research Project and Report (5CU) New
TOTAL CUs ≥ 45 (MSc CE PLAN A); ≥54 (MSc CE PLAN B)

• HIGHWAY/TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Current
YEAR 1
Semester I Code Course Name Current
CIV7101 & EMT Advanced Mathematics (3CU) Offered to MEng and MSc respectively
7102
EMT7101 & 7103 Computer Applications in Engineering (4CU) Offered to MEng and MSc respectively
Core
CIV7102 Environmental Studies (3CU) Offered to MSc only
Course (4 MEng
TEC 7101 Principles of Management (3CU) Offered to MEng only
and 5MSc)
MEC7101 Maintenance Engineering (3CU) Offered to MEng only
CIV7111 Transportation Systems Analysis (3CU) Offered to Msc
CIV7112 Highway Geometric Design (3CU) Offered to Msc
Semester II
Core course (1 TEC7200 Research Methods (3CU) Offered to Msc only
MEng and 1 MSc) TEC7201 Business Administration I (3CU) Offered to MEng only
Elective CIV7243 Structural Design of Pavements (3CU) Available for Msc

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 Courses (MEng CIV7244 Performance and Rehabilitation of Pavements Available for MSc
selects 3 and (4CU)
MSc selects at CIV7245 Pavement Materials (4CU) Available for MSc
least 4) CIV7246 Transportation Planning and Modelling (3CU) Available for MSc
CIV7247 Traffic Systems Analysis (3CU) Available for MSc
CIV7248 Mix Design (Bituminous and Concrete) (3CU) Available for MSc
CIV7213 Transportation Systems Analysis (3CU) Available for MEng
CIV7214 Structural Design of Pavements (3CU) Available for MEng
CIV7215 Performance and Rehabilitation of Pavements Available for MEng
(3CU)
Recess Period
CIV7301 Business Administration II (3CU) Available for MEng only
Core Course
CIV7302 Research Methods (3CU) Available for MEng only
CIV7334 Highway Geometric Design (3CU)
CIV7335 Pavement Materials (4CU)
CIV7336 Transportation Planning and Modelling (3CU)
CIV7337 Transport System Analysis (3CU)
Electives
CIV7338 Airport Design (3CU) Available for only MEng
(select 2)
CIV7339 Mix Design (Bituminous and Concrete) (3CU)
CIV7340 Advanced Pavement Design (3CU)
CIV7341 Air photo Interpretation (4CU)
CIV7342 Railway Engineering (3CU)
YEAR 2
Semester I & II Code Course Name Current
Research and Dissertation
Core course CE7200 & TEC8101 Offered to MSc and MEng respectively
(MSc-12CU) MEng (8CU)
TOTAL Cus ≥ 40 (MSc CE); ≥ 42 (MEng CE)

Revised

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YEAR 1 (PLAN A)
Semester I Code Course Name Proposed
RET7105 Statistics and Research Methods (3CU) Revised former TEC7200 Research Methods offered to
MSc and CIV7302 offered to MEng
MEC7105 Principles of Management (3CU) Revised former TEC7101 offered to MEng only
Core
CIV 7112 Highway Geometric Design (3CU) Revised former CIV7112 offered to MSc and CIV7334
Course
offered to MEng)
(5 Courses)
CIV7122 Transport Systems Analysis (3CU) Revised former CIV7247 offered to MSc and CIV7337
offered to MEng
CIV 7123 Airport Design (3CU) Revised former CIV7338 offered to MEng only
Semester II
Revised former EMT7102 Advanced Mathematics
EMT7201 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3CU) offered to MSc and CIV7101 offered to MEng
Core Courses Revised former CIV7201 Project Management and
MEC7203 Project Management (3CU) Control offered under Construction Management to MSc
and MEng
Revised former CIV7245 offered to MSc and CIV7335
CIV7245 Pavement Materials (4CU) offered to MEng
Revised former CIV7243 offered to MSc and CIV7214
Electives (select CIV7243 Structural Design of Pavements (3CU) offered to MEng only
any 3) Performance and Rehabilitation of Revised former CIV7244 offered to MSc and CIV7215
CIV7244 Pavements (4CU) offered to MEng only
Revised former CIV7246 offered to MSc and CIV7336
CIV7246 Transportation Planning and Modelling (3CU) offered to MEng only
Revised former CIV7248 offered to MSc and CIV7339
CIV7271 Mix Design (Bituminous and Concrete) (3CU)
offered to MEng
CIV7272 Traffic Systems Analysis (3CU) Revised former 7247 offered to MSc only
YEAR 2 (PLAN A)
Semester I & II
Code Course Name Proposed

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 Formerly CE7200 Research and Dissertation offered to
CIV8100 Research and Dissertation (10CU) MSc
Core Course CIV8101 Seminar Series I (2CU) New
CIV8201 Seminar Series II (2CU) New
TOTAL Cus ≥ 44 (MSc CE PLAN A)

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 5. The Curriculum for the revised Master of Science in Civil Engineering
The current programme structure is such that:
Period MSc MEng
Year 1
Semester I 5 Core courses 4 Core courses

Semester II 1 Core course and 4 Electives 1 Core course and 3 Electives

from any of the specialised from any of the specialised
options options
Recess Term - 2 Core courses and 2 Electives
from any of the specialised
options
Year 2
Semester 1 & II Research and Dissertation Research and Dissertation

The revised programme structure shall be as follows:

Period MSc CE Plan A MSc CE Plan B
Year 1
Semester I 5 Core courses
Semester II 2 Core courses and 3 electives from any of the specialised options
Year 2
Semester I Seminar Series I; Research Either 2 Core courses and 3
and Dissertation electives in Structural
Engineering option OR 1 Core
course and 4 Electives from
Water Resources Engineering
option OR 1 Core course and 5
Electives from Environmental
Engineering option (Seminar
Series I is among the core
courses)
Semester II Seminar Series II; Research Seminar Series II; Research
and Dissertation Project and Report

The revised programme considering the different knowledge fields or specialised options is
presented in the following table.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
YEAR 1 (PLAN A & B)
SEMESTER I – 5 core courses
Code Name LH PH TH CH CU
RET 7105 Statistics and Research Methods 45 - - 45 3

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MEC7105 Principles of Management 45 - - 45 3
CIV 7115 Advanced Concrete Materials 45 - - 45 3
CIV 7107 Advanced Structural Mechanics 45 - - 45 3
CIV 7108 Advanced Structural Design 45 30 - 60 4
SEMESTER II – 2 Core courses and 3 Electives
Core courses
EMT 7201 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 45 - - 45 3
MEC 7203 Project Management 45 - - 45 3
Electives
CIV7232 Structural Dynamics 45 - - 45 3
CIV7233 Stability of Structures 45 - - 45 3
CIV7236 Durability and Maintenance of Structures 45 - - 45 3
CIV7255 Finite Element Methods 45 - - 45 3
CIV7256 Elasticity and Plasticity 45 - - 45 3
CIV7257 Advanced Computational Mechanics 45 - - 45 3
CIV7258 Analysis of Bridge Systems 45 - - 45 3
CIV7259 Theory of Plates and Shells 45 - - 45 3

YEAR 2
PLAN A – Semester I & II
Code Name LH PH TH CH CU
Core courses
CIV8100 Research and Dissertation - 300 - 150 10
CIV8101 Seminar Series I - 30 - 30 2
CIV8201 Seminar Series II - 30 - 30 2
PLAN B
Semester I – 3 Cores and 3 Electives
Core courses
CIV8101 Seminar Series I - 30 - 30 2
CIV8102 Advanced Reinforced Concrete 45 - - 45 3
CIV8103 Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures 45 - - 45 3
Electives
CIV8104 Fracture of Materials 45 - - 45 3
CIV8105 Prestressed Concrete 45 - - 45 3
CIV8106 Advanced Structural Dynamics 45 - - 45 3

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CIV8107 Continuum Mechanics 45 - - 45 3
CIV8108 Constitutive Modelling of Materials 45 - - 45 3
CIV8109 Boundary Element Method 45 - - 45 3
CIV8110 Mechanics of Composite Materials 45 - - 45 3
Semester II
Core courses
CIV8200 Research Project and Report - 150 - 75 5
CIV8201 Seminar Series II - 30 - 30 2
TOTAL Cus 45 (PLAN A); 55 (PLAN B)

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
YEAR 1 (PLAN A & B)
SEMESTER I – 5 core courses
Code Name LH PH TH CH CU
RET 7105 Statistics and Research Methods 45 - - 45 3
MEC 7105 Principles of Management 45 - - 45 3
CIV7116 Advanced Water Treatment 45 30 - 60 4
CIV7117 Air and Noise Pollution 45 30 - 60 4
CIV7118 Wastewater Treatment and Reuse 45 30 - 60 4
SEMESTER II – 2 Core courses and 3 Electives
Core courses
EMT 7201 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 45 - - 45 3
MEC 7203 Project Management 45 - - 45 3
Electives
CIV7260 Decentralized Water Supply and Sanitation 45 - - 45 3
CIV7261 Solid waste Management and Recycling 45 - - 45 3
CIV7262 Environmental Modelling 45 30 - 60 4
Policy, Laws and Institutions in Environmental
CIV7263 Management 45 - - 45 3

CIV7264 Water Quality Management 30 30 - 45 3

YEAR 2
PLAN A – Semester I & II
Code Name LH PH TH CH CU

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Core courses
CIV8100 Research and Dissertation - 300 - 150 10
CIV8101 Seminar Series I - 30 - 30 2
CIV8201 Seminar Series II - 30 - 30 2
PLAN B
SEMESTER I – 2 Core courses and 5 Electives
Core courses
CIV8101 Seminar Series I - 30 - 30 2
Electives
CIV8111 Water Transport and Distribution 45 - - 45 3
Planning of Community Water Supply and Waste
CIV8112 45 - - 45 3
Management
CIV8113 Groundwater Modelling 45 30 - 45 3
CIV8114 Environmental Impact Assessments and Monitoring 40 20 20 60 4
CIV8115 Environment and Development 30 - 30 45 3
CIV8116 Environmental Health and Waste Management 30 10 20 45 3
SEMESTER II
Core courses
CIV8200 Research Project and Report - 150 - 75 5
CIV8201 Seminar Series II - 30 - 30 2
TOTAL Cus 45 (PLAN A); 57 (PLAN B)

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
YEAR 1 (PLAN A )
SEMESTER I – 5 core courses
Code Name LH PH TH CH CU
RET 7105 Statistics and Research Methods 45 - - 45 3
MEC 7105 Principles of Management 45 - - 45 3
CIV7119 Advanced Soil Mechanics 45 - - 45 3
CIV7120 Advanced Foundation Engineering 45 - - 45 3
CIV7121 Static and dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction 45 - - 45 3
SEMESTER II – 2 Core courses and 3 Electives
Core courses
EMT 7201 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 45 - - 45 3
MEC 7203 Project Management 45 - - 45 3
Electives

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CIV7238 Earth Structures 45 - - 45 3
CIV7265 Ground Improvement 45 - - 45 3
CIV7266 Laboratory and Field Soil Investigations 45 30 - 60 4
CIV7267 Slope Stability 45 - - 45 3

YEAR 2 (PLAN A)
Semester I & II
Code Name LH PH TH CH CU
Core courses
CIV8100 Research and Dissertation - 300 - 150 10
CIV8101 Seminar Series I - 30 - 30 2
CIV8201 Seminar Series II - 30 - 30 2
TOTAL CUs ≥ 44

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

YEAR 1 (PLAN A & PLAN B)
SEMESTER I – 5 core courses
Code Name LH PH TH CH CU
RET 7105 Statistics and Research Methods 45 - - 45 3
MEC 7105 Principles of Management 45 - - 45 3
CIV 7113 Water Resources Management 45 - - 45 3
CIV 7114 Advanced Surface Hydrology 45 - - 45 3
CIV 7124 Statistical Analysis in Hydrology 45 - - 45 3
SEMESTER II – 2 Core courses and 3 Electives
Core courses
EMT 7201 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 45 - - 45 3
MEC 7203 Project Management 45 - - 45 3
Electives
CIV7249 Hydraulic Engineering 45 30 - 60 4
CIV7252 Urban Hydrology 45 - - 45 3
CIV7264 Water Quality Management 45 30 - 60 4
CIV7268 GIS System for Water Resources 45 30 - 60 4
CIV7269 Hydrological Data Processing and Modelling 45 30 - 60 4
CIV7290 Groundwater Hydrology 45 - - 45 3

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YEAR 2 (PLAN A)
Semester I & II
Code Name LH PH TH CH CU
Core courses
CIV8100 Research and Dissertation - 300 - 150 10
CIV8101 Seminar Series I - 30 - 30 2
CIV8201 Seminar Series II - 30 - 30 2
PLAN B
SEMESTER I – 1 Core course and 4 Electives
Core courses
CIV8101 Seminar Series I - 30 - 30 2
Electives
CIV8113 Groundwater Modelling 45 30 - 60 4
CIV8117 Irrigation Design and Management 45 30 - 60 4
CIV8118 Hydropower Planning and Design 45 30 - 60 4
CIV8119 Water Resources Project Planning 45 - - 45 3
CIV8120 Integrated Water Resources Management 30 10 20 45 3
SEMESTER II
Core courses
CIV8200 Research Project and Report - 150 - 75 5
CIV8201 Seminar Series II - 30 - 30 2
TOTAL CUs 45 (PLAN A); 54 (PLAN B)

HIGHWAY/TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
YEAR 1 (PLAN A )
SEMESTER I – 5 core courses
Code Name LH PH TH CH CU
RET 7105 Statistics and Research Methods 45 - - 45 3
MEC 7105 Principles of Management 45 - - 45 3
CIV 7112 Highway Geometric Design 45 - - 45 3
CIV 7122 Transport Systems Analysis 45 - - 45 3
CIV7123 Airport Design 45 - - 45 3
SEMESTER II – 2 Cores and 3 Electives
Core Courses

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EMT 7201 Advanced Engineering Mathematics 45 - - 45 3
MEC 7203 Project Management 45 - - 45 3
Elective courses
CIV 7243 Structural Design of Pavements 45 - - 45 3
CIV 7244 Performance and Rehabilitation of Pavements 45 60 - 60 4
CIV 7245 Pavement Materials 45 30 - 60 4
CIV 7246 Transportation Planning and Modelling 45 - - 45 3
CIV7271 Mix Design (Bituminous and Concrete) 45 - - 45 3
CiV7272 Traffic Systems Analysis 45 - - 45 3

YEAR II
PLAN A
SEMESTER I & II
CIV 8100 Research and Dissertation - 300 - 150 10
CIV8101 Seminar Series I - 30 - 30 2
CIV 8201 Seminar Series II - 30 - 30 2
TOTAL CUs ≥ 44

6 Detailed Curriculum

6.1 Semester I

6.1.1 RET 7105 Statistics and Research Methods (3 CU)

Course Description
This course presents the fundamentals, concepts and methods used in the analysis of data. It
covers definitions, methods of computation of the various measures of data summarization. The
course will also cover advanced engineering research skills, focusing on research design, design
of data collection instruments, implementation of data collection plans, and principles of research
report writing and dissemination.
Objectives
The aims of this course are to:
• Provide students with a strong knowledge base for mathematical analysis of energy
systems.
• Equip students with background and fundamental knowledge behind the techniques for
analyzing a vast amount of data for different scenarios with ease
• Equip students with the skills to use the tools for handling large amounts of data Explain to
students the role of research in knowledge creation
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
• Explain the mathematical concepts of data occurrence and analysis
• Apply the different methods of displaying and reporting data
• Compute the various quantities used to summarize data
• Distinguish among the different scenarios of occurrence of events
• To test different data sets to find which models best describe them
• Explain the various terminology used in research methods
• Describe the various research designs applied in research
• Develop a research proposal including identification of a research problem, formulation of
research objectives, description of the methodology and the data analysis techniques
• Identify shortcoming in research proposals, designs and reports
Mode of teaching/delivery
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, short classroom exercises,
case studies, group discussions among the students and projects aimed at solving real life
problems. The lecture material will be availed to the students in advance to enable them have prior
reading. Solving real life problems in each theme or a number of topics will enhance the students’
understanding of the problem based learning techniques.
Method of Assessment
Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, project work and presentations and a written examination. Course work will carry a
total of 40% and written examination carries 60%. Coursework marks will be divided into;
Assignments 5%, Tests 10% and Practical/project Work 25%.
Course Content
1 Research Methods
1.1 Introduction (2CH)
- Definition of Research
- Role of Research in the Engineering Profession
- Types of Research (Basic Vs Applied; Primary Vs Secondary; Exploratory Vs
Constructive Vs Empirical)
- Research Processes (The Scientific Vs Historical Research Process)
- Information Literacy Strategies
- Research Funding
- Research and Publishing
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 - The Writing Process (Invention, Composition and Revision)
- Research Concept Note (Synopsis)
- Proposal
- Thesis Report
- Papers
- Abstracts
- Formatting Style (MLA Vs APA)
1.3 Identifying and Formulating a Research Problem (2CH)
- Definition of Research Problem
- Identify a Research Problem (Sources of Research Problems)
- Testing the Feasibility of the Research Problem
- Formulating a Research Problem
- Statement of the Problem
- Components of a Problem Statement
1.4 Developing Other Proposal Components (5CH)
- Formulating a Research Title
- Formulating and Stating the Research Objectives
- Stating the Research Justification
- Literature Review
- The Research Methodology
- The Research Resources Plan (Work plan, and Budget)
- References and Bibliography
- Appendices
- Pagination of Research Proposal
1.5 Research Ethics (6CH)
- Intellectual Property Rights (Makerere IPM Policy and other International IPM
Policies)
- Research Ownership and Mandate of Researcher
- Research and Citations (Notation and Standards)
- Plagiarism (Definition, manifestation, and consequences)
- Authenticity of Facts and Opinions (Proper Research Language and avoiding
weasel word and fallacies)
- Rights of Human and Animal Survey Respondents
1.6 Data Collections and Analysis (6CH)
- Designing and Executing a Survey
- Sources of Data
- Sample and Populations
- Sampling Methods
- Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
- Data Collections Instruments and Methods, their Context and Limitations
(Questionnaires Vs Interview Vs Check Lists)
- Questionnaire Design: Types of Questions, Response Rate and Sample Size
- Coding Data: Missing Values, Open Ended Questions
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 - Choosing an Operational Definition
- Experimental and Non-Experimental Designs
- Internal and External Validity and Associated Threats
- Groups Vs Repeated Measure Design
1.8 Presentation of Research (1CH)
- Oral Presentation (Proposal and Viva Voce)
- Use of Presentation Aides
- Use of Graphics and Animations in Presenting Research
- Presentation Language
2 Statistics and Data Analysis
2.1 Introduction (2CH)
- Definition of Statistics
- Role of Statistics in Engineering Research
- Misuse and Abuse of Statistics
- Data Measurement
2.2 Descriptive Statistics (6CH)
- Introduction
- Frequency Distributions: Histograms and bar charts, The shape of a distribution,
Determining if skewness and kurtosis are significantly non-normal
- Central Tendency: Measures of central tendency, Choosing a measure of central
tendency
- Variability: Sums of squares, Variance, Standard deviation
- The Normal Distribution
- Transformations: Dichotomisation, Z-scores, The standard normal distribution,
Normalising
- Correlation and Regression
- Descriptive Statistics Using Data Analysis Software
2.3 Inferential Statistics (9CH)
- Introduction
- Null and alternative hypotheses
- Hypothesis testing
- Type I and Type II Errors
- Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
- Inferential Statistics using Data Analysis Software
Reading /Reference Materials
John W. Creswell, (2006). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
Approaches. Sage Publications, Inc; 3rd Edition. ISBN-10: 1412965578, ISBN-13: 978-
1412965576
Donald H. McBurney and Theresa L. White, (2006). Research Methods, Wadsworth Publishing; 7
Edition. ISBN-10: 0495092088, ISBN-13: 978-0495092087
Anthony M. Graziano and Michael L. Raulin (2006). Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry.

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Allyn & Bacon; 6 Edition. ISBN-10: 0205484751, ISBN-13: 978-0205484751
Kenneth Bordens and Bruce Barrington Abbott, (2007). Research Design and Methods: A Process
Approach. McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 7th Edition. ISBN-10:
0073129062, ISBN-13: 978-0073129068
Jay L. Devore (2008). Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 7th Edition, Cole
Publishing Company. ISBN 10: 0495557447 / 0-495-55744-7; ISBN 13: 9780495557449
Patrick Neil & Steve Chapman (1985). Research Methods, 3rd Edition, Poutledge Taylor & Francis
Group.
Brenda Laurel (ed.) (2004). Design Research; Methods and Perspecitves, MIT Press.

6.1.2 MEC7101 Principles of Management (3 CU)

Course Description
This course will enable students to develop short and long-range plans to effectively accomplish
organizational goals. Through the use of terminology, exercises and case studies, students will be
able to give a critical appraisal of real life situations involving organizing, staffing and motivating
others. The student will also learn tools to aid in problem solving, valuing diversity and coping with
change. The principles learned in this course will allow the student to effectively work with and
through others in an organization. The principles are relevant to any type of organization or group,
empowering the student to lead others, negotiate, embrace change and better understand the role
of business in society. Both principles and practices of management as an academic discipline as
well as a profession are surveyed, examined, and reviewed. Students will acquire knowledge
through the textbook, and the assigned reading material as well as the material accessible through
the web and apply them to specific real world management phenomenon. The course focuses on
the fundamentals of the practice of management, including administrative, organizational and
behavioural theories. It explores the functions of management and the aspects of the
organizational environment.
Objectives
• to understand the roles and functions of managers at various (entry, middle and the top)
levels
• to explain the relationships between organizational mission, goals, and objectives
• to comprehend the significance and necessity of managing stakeholders
• to conceptualize how internal and external environment shape organizations and their
responses
• to demonstrate empirical understanding of various organizational processes and
behaviours and the theories associated with them
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 planning, organizing, controlling and leading functions of management
• to understand organizational design and structural issues
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course the students should be able to:
• Describe the functions of management
• Outline the historical theories relating to modern management
• Explain the role of management within a business setting
• Outline managerial decision making.
• Identify the steps of problem solving and decision making in organizations
• Apply knowledge of managerial practices to case studies
• Recognize challenges in the achievement of good managerial performance
• Describe human resource planning and staffing processes needed to achieve optimal
performance
• Prepare a business forecast and budget
• Illustrate how business ethics and social responsibility apply to organizations
• Define change and tress in organizations and prepare a plan to implement changes using
case studies
• Describe formal and informal organizational communication processes and how to influence
employees.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, short classroom exercises,
case studies, group discussions among the students and projects aimed at solving real life
problems. The lecture material will be availed to the students in advance to enable them have prior
reading. Solving real life problems in each theme or a number of topics will enhance the students’
understanding of the problem based learning techniques.
Method of Assessment
Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, project work and presentations and a written examination. Course work will carry a
total of 40% and written examination carries 60%. Coursework marks will be divided into;
Assignments 5%, Tests 10% and Practical/project Work 25%.
Course Content
1 Historical Perspectives of Management (3CH)
− The behavioural approach to management
− The management science approach
− The contingency approach
− The system approach
2 Principles of Planning (6CH)
− Defining planning
− Purposes of planning
− Advantages and potential disadvantages of planning
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 − Planning tools
− Strategic planning
− Forecasting and budgeting
3 The Management Task (3CH)
− The Role of management
− Defining management
− The management process, management functions
− Management goal attainment
− Management and organizational resources
4 Fundamentals of Organizing (6CH)
− The definition of organizing
− The organizing process
− The organizing subsystem
− Classical organizing theory
5 Leadership and Effective Communication (6 CH)
− Defining leadership; leader vs. manager
− Leadership behaviours
− Transformational Leadership
− Coaching
− Entrepreneurial leadership
6 Controlling for Productivity (6CH)
− Defining production and productivity
− Quality and productivity
− Operations management
− Operations control
− Using control tools to control organizations
7 Managerial Ethics and Social Responsibility (9CH)
− Fundamentals of social responsibility
− Areas of corporate social responsibility
− Social responsiveness and decision making
− Influencing individuals performing social responsibility activities
− A definition of ethics
− Creating an ethical workplace
8 Making Good Business Decisions (6CH)
− Types of decisions
− Elements of the decision situation
− The decision making process
− Decision making conditions
− Decision making tools
− Processes for making group decisions
Reading/Reference Materials
Charles W. L. Hill and Steven McShane (2006) Principles of Management. McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 1st
Edition. ISBN-10: 0073530123, ISBN-13: 978-0073530123
Gary Dessler (2003). Management: Principles and Practices for Tomorrow's Leaders, Prentice

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Hall; 3rd Edition. ISBN-10: 0131009923, ISBN-13: 978-0131009929
Ellen A. Benowitz(2001). Principles of Management. Cliffs Notes. ISBN-10: 076456384X, ISBN-
13: 978-0764563843

6.1.3 CIV7115 Advanced Concrete Materials (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with advances in concrete materials and their design with special emphasis
placed on state of the art developments in the area.
Objectives
• To enable the student obtain a deeper understanding of concrete materials, since they
form the main bulk of construction material in building industry.
• Appreciate the basis of innovations occurring in development of concrete materials both
locally and internationally.
Course Content
Properties of concrete constituents; types of cements and their composition; cement hydration;
microstructure of hydrated cement paste and its influence on strength, shrinkage and creep;
chemical admixtures; alternate cement matrices; concrete durability and sustainability; introduction
to repair materials.
Special concretes including high strength, high performance, fiber reinforced, light weight; local
durability problems and various methods of protection; concept of durable design and code
specifications. Emphasis will be placed on state of the art developments in the area.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ appreciate the effects of constituents such as aggregates and cements on the properties of
concrete
ƒ to design and specify appropriate concrete for different applications.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, practicals and site visits.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba
Eng. Paul Mujugumbya
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Eng. Moses Matovu
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The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.1.4 CIV7107 Advanced Structural Mechanics (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with more advanced topics in Strength and Mechanics of Engineering Materials
and application of the elementary theory to structural behavior of structural elements and the
criteria governing their failure.
Objectives
To enable the student learn the fundamental laws of mechanics governing the behavior of
materials and so assess their design based on the determined failure theories.
Course Content
Principles of analysis of mechanical designs with respect to strength or deformation criteria. Elastic
and inelastic failure criteria, energy methods, effect of temperature, stress concentrations and
fatigue.
Unsymmetrical bending of beams; shear center; bending of curved beams; torsion of prismatic
bars; beams on elastic foundations; introduction to Cartesian tensors; tensorial transformation of
stress; Mohr's circle for 3-D stress transformation; dyadic symbols; finite and infinitesimal strain
tensors; Mohr's circle for 3-D strain; constitutive equations for anisotropic materials and application
to composite laminates: theories of yield and fracture
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to analyse stresses, strains and deformations
of structural elements and asses their mode of failure based on the learned failure theories
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.1.5 CIV7108 Advanced Structural Design (4 CU)

Course Description
This course deals advanced design in steel and concrete materials, of building components that
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Objectives
To enable the student design more complex building structures using the steel and concrete.
Course Content
Design of steel structures: Theory and practice in design of structural steel and connections in
steel, aluminium and concrete; behavior of frames and complex (tall) buildings. Advanced concrete
design: general aspects of design, typical building layout patterns; forces on buildings and
earthquake-resistant design; reinforced concrete design: shear walls, multiple column footings, pile
caps, brackets and corbels, torsion and shear, effects of column slenderness, two-way slabs.
Prestressed concrete design: analysis of prestressed concrete simple beams, ultimate limit state,
short-term and long-term deflections; continuous beams-elastic theory, concepts of line of pressure
and design procedures. Advanced foundation design: advanced analysis in shear strength of
cohesion-less and cohesive soils, slope stability analyses, analysis and design of anchored
bulkheads and cofferdams, stress distribution, settlement analysis, lateral earth pressure (including
tie-back systems and earth reinforcement), bearing capacity of shallow and pile foundations and
laterally loaded piles.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to design more complex building structures
using the steel and concrete.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, and site visits.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Eng. Paul Mujugumbya
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.1.6 CIV7116 Advanced Water Treatment (4 CU)

Course Description
This course provides the need for water treatment, the importance of providing safe water for the
public and the theory and operation of conventional and advanced water treatment processes. It
introduces advanced information on the theory and operation of conventional water treatment plant
processes. In addition, more advanced processes including advanced oxidation for removal
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cryptosporidium; chemical precipitation/softening; demineralization/ desalination; handling and
disposal of process wastes are presented.
Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of both the theoretical and practical aspects of
conventional and advanced water technology for surface water treatment.
Course Content
1. Introduction (3CH)
1.1 Drinking water quality standards, regulations, and goals
1.2 Health and aesthetic aspects of water quality
1.3 Guide to selection of water treatment processes
1.3.1 Water supply approaches
1.3.2 Factors influencing process selection
1.3.3 Evaluating process options

2. Coagulation and Flocculation Processes (8CH)

2.1 Definitions
2.2 Contaminants
2.3 Stability of particle suspensions
2.4 Coagulants
2.5 The flocculation process

3. Granular Bed and Pre-coat Filtration (8CH)

3.1 An overview of potable water filtration
3.2 Types of filter media and arrangement
3.3 Rapid granular bed filtration
3.3.1 Theory of rapid filtration
3.3.2 Rapid filter performance
3.3.3 Direct filtration
3.3.4 Flow control in filtration
3.3.5 Backwashing of rapid filters
3.3.6 Problems in rapid filters
3.4 Pressure granular bed filters
3.4 Pre-coat filtration

4. Chlorination and Advanced Oxidation Processes (6CH)

4.1 Principles and applications of oxidation processes
4.2 Oxidants used in water treatment
4.3 Mode of action of disinfectants/ oxidants
4.4 Ultraviolet processes
4.5 Formation of disinfection (and oxidation) by-products
4.6 Use of multiple disinfectants

5. Desalination and Membrane Filtration (4CH)

5.1 Classifications and configurations of membrane processes
5.2 Membrane properties and rejection characteristics
5.3 Mass transport and separation
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6. Ion Exchange Technology (4CH)

6.1 Introduction and theory of ion exchange
6.2 Ion Exchange materials and reactions
6.3 Column processes and calculations
6.4 Design considerations
6.5 Applications of ion exchange and adsorption

7. Chemical Precipitation (5CH)

7.1 Fundamentals of chemical precipitation
7.2 Water softening by chemical precipitation
7.3 Removal of nominal organic material
7.4 Removal of other contaminants by precipitation

8. Adsorption of Organic Compounds (5CH)

8.1 Adsorption theory
8.2 Granular activated carbon (GAC) adsorption systems
8.3 Powdered activated carbon (PAC) adsorption systems
8.4 Thermal reactivation of GAC
8.5 Adsorption of organic matter on resins
8.6 Other emerging materials

9. Water Treatment Plant Residuals Management (2CH)

9.1 Quantity of residuals generated
9.2 Physical and chemical characteristics of residuals
9.3 Thickening of residuals
9.4 Recycle
9.5 Membrane and ion exchange residuals
9.6 Ultimate disposal and utilization of solids

10. Laboratory Work (15 CH)

Laboratory activities will be an integral part of the course and will include instruction in the use of
safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes to enhance hands-on experiences
for students.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Understand the basic principles of coagulation, flocculation, filtration and oxidation/
disinfection processes, and select appropriate processes depending on the nature of
impurities to be removed and the intended use of the treated water;
ƒ Comprehend the basic principles of advanced water treatment processes,
capabilities/constraints of their application in water treatment and have knowledge on the
design and operation of these processes;
ƒ Select an appropriate treatment process for a specific application, and be able to identify
appropriate pre-treatment and post treatment schemes, and cleaning protocols for these
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Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals (including excursions to
two water supply facilities).
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Robinah Kulabako
Kalibbala Herbert Mpagi
Reading/Reference Materials
Water Treatment Plant Design, 4th edition, Baruth, Edward E. (editor) McGraw – Hill
Waterworks Engineering: Planning, Design and Operation by Syed R. Qasim, Edward M. Motley
and Guang Zhu

6.1.7 CIV7117 Air and Noise Pollution (4 CU)

Course Description
With increasing noise and air pollution nationally and globally, it is necessary to be familiar with
basic information regarding air and noise pollution to allow proper assessment of impacts arising
from the various projects or activities and devising appropriate mitigation or control measures. In
this respect, the Air and Noise Pollution course is subdivided into three sections: the general
introductory, air pollution and noise pollution sections. The general introductory section covers
information on national standards and regulations governing air and noise levels; definitions of air
pollution and noise pollution. The air pollution section includes aspects on: sources, types and
effects of air pollutants, air pollution sources; ambient air/ or and emission measurement and
monitoring including sampling procedures; minimization and control of emissions; indoor air
pollution and control. The noise pollution section covers sources, characteristics and effects of
industrial, transportation and urban noise; measurement, assessment and evaluation of noise;
control of noise and protection of recipients.
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to give the students an overview of air and noise pollution including
methods for prevention, control, measures and management of the pollution.
Course Content
General Introduction (1CH)
Air Pollution
1. Introduction (4CH)
1.1 Sources of air pollution
1.2 Effects of air pollution
1.2.1 Acid rain effects
1.2.2 Losses in stratospheric ozone layer

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 1.2.3 Global warming
1.3 Fate of air pollutants
1.4 Atmospheric Chemistry
1.4.1 Basic chemical processes
1.4.2 Particulates
1.4.3 Long-Range Planning

2. Air Quality: Emission Measurement and Monitoring (8CH)

2.1 Planning testing program
2.2 Sampling
2.2.1 Sampling of ambient air
2.2.2 Gas and Vapor Sampling
2.2.3 Particulate Matter Sampling
2.3 Analyzing air emissions
2.4 Monitoring area emissions

3. Minimization and Control of Emissions (8CH)

3.1 Pollution reduction
3.2 Particulate and gaseous emission control
3.4 Fugitive Emissions
3.5 Odour Control
3.5.1 Perception, effect and characterization
3.5.2 Odour control strategies

4. Indoor Air Pollution: Sources, Effects and Control (4CH)

4.1 Radon
4.2 Other Indoor Pollutants
4.3 Air quality in the workplace
Noise Pollution
5. Introduction: Sources and Effects of Noise (4CH)
5.1 Sources and typical range of noise levels
5.2 Characteristics of noise
5.2.1 Industrial noise
5.2.2 Transportation noise
5.2.3 Urban noise
5.3 Specific noise sources
5.4 Effects of noise
5.4.1 Reactions to noise
5.4.2 Psychological effects
5.4.3 Pollution

6. Noise Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation (10CH)

6.1 Basic definitions and terminology
6.2 Frequency sensitivity and equal loudness characteristics
6.3 Vibration and vibration Measurement
6.4 Measuring Noise at workplace and community levels
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7. Noise Control and Protection of Receiver (6CH)
7.1 Noise control at the source
7.1.1 Source-Path-Receiver Concept
7.1.2 Control of Noise Source by Design
7.1.3 Control of Noise Source by Redress
7.2 Noise control in the transmission path
7.2.1 Acoustical Separation
7.2.2 Physical Barriers
7.2.3 Isolators and Silencers
7.3 Protecting the receiver
7.3.1 Work Schedules
7.3.2 Equipment and Shelters

8. Practical Work (15CH)

Practical work will be part of the course and will include instruction in the use of noise
measurements at various location, evaluation and proposing mitigation measures.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Demonstrate understanding of the basic science of air and noise propagation including
effects and damages that arise from air and noise pollution
ƒ Advise on methods of air and noise reduction and sound insulation for a range of
situations.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Robinah Kulabako
Kalibbala Herbert Mpagi
Reading/Reference Materials
Behar, A., Chasin, M. and Cheesman, M. (2000) Noise Control: A Primer. California: Singular
Publishing Group.
Boubel, R.W., Fox, D.L., Turner, D.B. and Stern, A.C. Fundamental of Air Pollution, Third edition
Academic Press
Cowan, J.P. (1994) Handbook of Environmental Acoustics. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold.
Smith, B.J., Peters, R.J. and Owen, S. (2001) Acoustic and Noise Control. Second edition. Essex:
Longman Group.
Turco, R.P. (1997) Earth under Siege: From Air Pollution to Global Change. New York: Oxford
University Press.

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6.1.8 CIV7118 Wastewater treatment and reuse (4 CU)
Course Description
This course provides the need for wastewater treatment, importance of understanding the different
wastewater sources and characteristics as a means of identifying wastewater treatment processes
and design of wastewater treatment plants. It introduces preliminary treatment unit processes,
biological treatment systems, nutrient removal systems, wastewater treatment ponds, sludge
characteristics, handling and treatment. In addition, reuse of treated wastewater is presented as a
waste management practice.
Objectives
• to create an understanding of unit processes and unit operations in wastewater treatment
• to spread knowledge on technologies and technology selection
• to enhance student’s ability to design conventional wastewater treatment plants and other
alternative wastewater treatment systems
• to provide an understanding of reuse of treated wastewater
Course Content
1. Introduction (2CH)
1.1 Sources of wastewater
1.2 Need for wastewater treatment
1.3 Priorities in Environmental Engineering

2. Characteristics of wastewater (3CH)

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classification of solids
2.3 Organic matter
2.4 Nutrients N & P
2.5 Pathogens
2.6 Industrial wastewater

3. Primary treatment (6CH)

3.1 Definitions and terms
3.2 Grit removal
3.3 Screens
3.4 Strainers
3.5 Sedimentation
3.6 Neutralisation
3.7 Equalisation
3.8 Dissolved Air Flotation

4. Organic matter removal-Activated sludge treatment (6CH)

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Activated sludge system constraints
4.3 Model simplifications
4.4 Steady state system equations
4.5 System design and control parameters

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5. Nitrogen Removal (6CH)
5.1 Introduction to nitrification
5.2 Biological and Process kinetics
5.3 Factors influencing nitrification
5.4 Nutrient requirements for sludge production
5.5 Design considerations
5.6 Development and demonstration of design procedure
5.7 System design, operation and control
5.8 Innovative nitrogen removal

6. Phosphorus removal (6CH)

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Principal of enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR)
6.3 Mechanism, optimisation and development of EBPR systems
6.4 Factors influencing the magnitude of phosphorus removal
6.5 Conclusions and perspectives

7. Pathogen removal (4CH)

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Types of enteric pathogens
7.3 Occurrence of pathogens in sewage
7.4 Removal of pathogens and indicators by wastewater treatment
7.5 Conclusions

8. Anaerobic wastewater treatment (5CH)

8.1 Sustainability in wastewater treatment
8.2 Microbiology of anaerobic conversions
8.3 Anaerobic reactor systems
8.4 Upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor
8.5 Anaerobic process kinetics
8.6 Anaerobic treatment of domestic and municipal sewage

9. Biofilm reactors (4CH)

5.1Introduction and types of biofilm reactors
5.2 Design parameters and considerations
5.3 How to determine maximum design loading rates
5.4 Other design considerations

10. Sludge handling and treatment (4CH)

7.1 Sludge characteristics
7.2 Pumping
7.3 Anaerobic digestion
7.4 Dewatering

11. Wastewater reuse (2CH)

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Both laboratory and field activities will be an integral part of the course and will include instruction
in the use of procedures, equipment, materials to enhance hands-on experiences and visits to at
least two wastewater treatment facilities for exposure.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Understand the basic principles of primary treatment processes and select appropriate
processes depending on the nature of impurities to be removed and the intended use of the
treated wastewater;
ƒ Distinguish between unit processes and operations in wastewater treatment an appropriate
wastewater treatment processes for a specific application, and be able to identify appropriate
pre-treatment and post treatment schemes, and operation protocols for these processes.
ƒ Should be able to design biological systems in wastewater treatment
ƒ Understand the concepts of reuse and cost recovery in wastewater management
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals (including excursions to
two wastewater treatment facilities).
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Robinah Kulabako
Kalibbala Herbert Mpagi
Reading/Reference Materials
George Tchobanoglous, Franklin L. Burton, H. David Stensel (2003). Wastewater
engineering:treatment and reuse, Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. Fourth Edition. McGraw-Hill series in civil
and environmental engineering. ISBN 0-07-041878-0.
Mogens Henze, Mark C.M. van Loosdrecht, George A. Ekama, Damir Brdjanovic (editors) (2008).
Biological wastewater treatment- Principles, Modelling and Design. IWA Publishing

6.1.9 CIV7119 Advanced Soil Mechanics (3 CU)

Course Description
This course is designed to give an advanced thorough theoretical background to the different
aspects encountered in geotechnical design for example earth pressure analyses, bearing capacity
theories, assessments of settlements and displacements and so on.
Objectives
• To introduce critical thinking in the analysis and design of geotechnical systems
• To lay a firm theoretical background necessary in the design of geotechnical systems
• To introduce the theory of stress path in the Geotechnical design
Course Content

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1. Shear Strength (7CH)
1.1 Review of shear strength under traditional triaxial compression
1.1.1 Effective and total stress shear strength
1.1.2 Drained and undrained shear strength
1.1.3 Back pressure saturation
1.2 Stress-strain behaviour of soil under traditional triaxial conditions
1.3 Mohr-Coloumb criterion as a serviceability criterion
1.3.1 Principal stress and Mohr circle by origin of planes and concept of pole points
1.3.2 Modified Mohr circle diagrams and the concept of the stress path both for drained and
Undrained conditions
1.4 Stress-strain behaviour for non-traditional triaxial compression cases
1.4.1 Triaxial extension cases
1.5 Generalised drained conditions
1.5.1 Principal stress difference vs principal stress ratio as failure criterion
1.6 Generalised undrained conditions
1.6.1 pore pressure parameters A, B, D
1.6.2 Principal stress difference vs principal stress ratio as failure criterion
1.7 Rotation of principal planes
1.7.1 SHANSEP method for staged construction of embankments

2. Stress conditions (7CH)

2.1 Generalised stability problems
2.2 Compatibility demands
2.2.1 Static compatibility
2.2.2 Kinematical compatibility
2.3 stress conditions on random planes
2.4 stress conditions on critical and arbitrary planes

3. Stress fields (7CH)

3.1 effective stress analysis
3.1.1 Active and passive zones
3.1.2 Prandtl zones
3.2 Su-analysis
3.2.1 Rankine zones
3.2.2 Prandtl zones

4. Stress fields and Earth pressures (8CH)

4.1 Active and passive earth pressures
4.2 Earth pressure equations-weightless soils
4.2.1 Combination of stress zones for earth pressure (drained consitions)
4.2.2 Combination of stress zones for earth pressure (undrained conditions)
4.3 Discussion of roughness ratio
4.4 Use of earth pressure diagrams

5. Stress fields and Bearing Capacity (8CH)

5.1 Bearing capacity, weightless soil
5.1.1 Drained analysis both for vertical centric load and centric inclined load
5.1.2 Su-analysis both for vertical centric load and centric inclined load.

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5.3 Shape factors
5.4 Eccentic loads
5.5 Use of design charts

6. Consolidation Theory (8CH)

6.1 Discussion of 1-D consolidation
6.2.1 Stress-strain curves
6.2.2 Secondary consolidation
6.2 Terzaghi theory of consolidation
6.2.1 Extension to non-rectangular surfaces
6.2.2 Superposition applied to complex surfaces
6.3 Consolidation for multi-layered compressible soil profiles and partial draining surfaces
6.4 Time-dependent loading
6.5 Finite difference formulations.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Determine the appropriate type of soil shear strength to be used for analysis and design of
geotechnical structures (e.g slope, foundations, earth retaining structures etc.)
ƒ Evaluate effects of submergence, partial draining boundaries, time-dependent loading and
radial drainage on the consolidation properties of soil as well as time-rates of consolidation
of compressible soils for a variety of engineering problems
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures and tutorials
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Dennis Kalumba
Gilbert Kasangaki
Richard Kizza
Reading material / References
Lambe and Whitman: Soil mechanics, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1969
Muni Budhu : Soil Mechanics and Foundations, 2nd Ed. John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2007
Terzaghi.K, Peck.R.B and Mesri.G: Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice, 3rd Ed. John Willey
and Sons Inc.,1996

6.1.10 CIV7120 Advanced Foundation Engineering (3 CU)

Course Description
This course aims at cultivating higher level insights in theories for foundation engineering and to
promote critical thinking in designing and analyzing foundations. The course will cover classical
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and modern topics of foundation engineering for example dynamic pile driving equations.
Course Objectives
• To equip participants with information needed to design foundations at the state of the art.
Participants will be equipped with abilities to evaluate bearing capacity and settlement
failure conditions for shallow and deep foundations. Finite Element tools will be discussed
as well as conventional design tools.
• To equip participants with modern instrumentation for foundation design and correct
selection of soil parameters for foundation design
• To enable participants select the best foundation solutions for different types of Civil
Engineering problems
Course Content

1. Introduction (4CH)
1.1 Review of Soil Mechanics
. 1.2 Elastic Settlements
1.3 Consolidation Analysis

2. Site Investigations and Foundation types (3CH)

3. Bearing Capacity theories (4CH)

4. Design of Shallow foundation systems (8CH)

5. Design of Piles (8CH)

5.1 Design of Single Pile Systems
5.2 Design of pile groups

6. Pile Installation (6CH)

6.1 Pile Driving equations
6.2 Wave equations
6.3 selection of hammer
6.4 Pile load tests

7. Design of Deep Foundations under lateral loads (4CH)

8. Design and Analysis of the micropile (4CH)

9. Drilled Piers (4CH)

9.1 Design
9.2 Inspection
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Design and analyse foundation systems using conventional methods
ƒ Design a budget and proposal for a Geotechnical investigation
ƒ Design appropriate foundation systems based on ground-investigation data and be able to
select correct soil parameters for the designs

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 ƒ Select boring depth , location and associated laboratory tests for simple construction
projects
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Denis Kalumba
Gilbert Kasangaki
Richard Kizza
Reading material / References
Bowles, J.E: Foundation Analysis and design, 4th Ed. Mac.Graw-Hill, 1988
Braja. M. Das: Principles of Foundation Engineering, 6th Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2003
Muni Budhu : Soil Mechanics and Foundations, 2nd Ed. John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2007
Reese L.C , Isenhover W.M., Wang S.T : Analysis and Design of Shallow and Deep foundations,
Wiley, 2006.

6.1.11 CIV7121 Static and dynamic Soil-Structure Interaction (3 CU)

Course Description
The course introduces to the participants the theory of soil structure interaction (SSI) both in the
static and dynamic sense. The course will expose the participants to the numerical tools available
for modelling such problems. It will include both theoretical lectures and hands-on solutions of
practical problems using Matlab.
Objectives
• To introduce the participants to theory and need for SSI in engineering designs.
• To introduce the participants to the available tools for conducting SSI
Course Content

1. Review of basic vibration dynamic theory (3CH)

2. Simple interaction problems for footings and piles in homogenous half space (4CH)

3. Harmonic analysis (4CH)

4. Radiating criterion and transmitting boundaries (5CH)

5. Applications to planar and axissymetric problems of footings, piles and dams (5CH)

6. Spectral elements and transfer matrix methods (5CH)

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7. Applications to stress waves in inhomogeneous media (5CH)

8. Boundary element methods (5CH)

9. Soil-foundation-superstructure interaction under seismic loading (5CH)

10. Application examples (4CH)

Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Include Soil-structure interaction aspects in design
ƒ Assess the need for SSI in the different design works where it maybe needed
ƒ Use the available numerical tools for SSI
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and computer sessions
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Denis Kalumba
Gilbert Kasangaki
Reading material / References
Wolf (1985): Dynamic Soil structure interaction. Prentice Hall
Wolf. JP, Deeks AJ (2004): Foundation Vibration Analysis: a Strength Materials Approach,
Butterworth-Heinemann

6.1.12 CIV7113 Water Resources Management (3 CU)

Course Description
This course is intended to introduce students to the planning and management of water resources
projects with case studies and the policy and institutional framework of the water sector in Uganda
and other countries. It will also look at integrated water resources management, catchment
management in addition to the management of extreme events like floods, droughts and climate
change.
Objectives
To learn about planning of water resources projects including environmental impacts
To learn about the policy, legal and institutional framework in the water sector
To learn about integrated water resource management and catchment management
To learn about the management of extreme events like floods, droughts and climate change
Course Content
1. Water Resources Planning (6CH)

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 1.1 Worldwide Issues
1.2 Case Studies
1.3 Project Planning
1.4 Environmental Impacts
2. Systems Modelling (6CH)
Functions of the Water Resource System
Evaluation of Alternatives
Performance Criteria
3. Water Resources in Uganda (6CH)
3.1 Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework
3.2 Programmes and Initiatives
3.3 Issues
4. Rural Water and Sanitation (6CH)
4.1 Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework
4.2 Programmes and Initiatives
4.3 Issues
5. Urban Water and Sanitation (3CH)
5.1 Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework
5.2 Programmes and Initiatives
5.3 Issues
6. Integrated Water Resource Management (6CH)
5.1 Planning
5.2 Institutional Framework
5.3 Case Studies
7. Catchment Management (3CH)
7.1 Planning
7.2 Institutional Framework
7.3 Case Studies
8. Extreme Events Management (9CH)
8.1 Droughts causes, impacts and mitigation
8.2 Floods impacts and mitigation
8.3 Climate change, impacts and mitigation
Learning Outcomes
ƒ To plan water resources projects and consider environmental effects
ƒ To understand the importance of a policy, legal and institutional framework in water
management.
ƒ To understand integrated water resource management and catchment management
ƒ To understand how floods, droughts and climate change can be mitigated
Mode of Delivery
The mode of delivery is through lectures and tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
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 Proposed Staff
Dr. Albert Rugumayo
References
Mansell, M.G. Rural and Urban Hydrology, Thomas Telford, 2003, London, UK
Subramanya, K., Engineering Hydrology, 2nd Edition 2001,Tata McGraw Hill, New Dehli, India.
Wilson, E.M., Engineering Hydrology, 4th Edition, Macmillan,1996, London, UK.
Duggal, K.N., Soni, J.P., Elements of Water Resources Engineering, New Age Publishers, 2007,
Dehli, India.
Singh, V. P. Hydrologic Systems, Prentice-Hall Englewood Cliffs,1989 New Jersey, USA
Rugumayo, A.I., Lecture Notes, An Introduction to Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering,
Lecture Notes, Kampala, 2010
Loucks, D.P., van Beek, E., Water Resources Systems Planning and Management An Introduction
to Methods Models and Applications, UNESCO 2005,Paris
Thanh, N.C., Biswas, A.K., Ed. Environmentally Sound Water Management, Oxford University
Press, 1990, Oxford, UK.
Tucci, C.E.M., Urban Flood Management, the World Meteorological Organization and Cap-Net
International Network for Capacity Building in Integrated Water Resources Management,
2007,Geneva, Switzerland.
Linsely R.K., Franzini J.B., Water Resources Engineering, McGraw Hill, 1979, New York, USA.
Fresh Water Resources, Agenda 21 Chapter 18, United Nations Commission on Economics and
Development (UNCED) Process, 1992, Dublin and Rio de Janerio.
Jonch-Clausen, T. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and Water Efficiency Plans
by 2005, Why, What and How? Global Water Partnership, 2004, Stockholm, Sweden.
Cosgrove W.J., Rijsberman F.R., World Water Vision, Earthscan Publications Ltd, 2000, London,
UK.
Shiklomanov, I.A., World Water Resources, A New appraisal and Assessment for the 20th Century,
1998, UNESCO, Paris, France.
Otter, L., Olago, D.O., Niang, I., Ed. Global Change Process and Impacts in Africa: A Synthesis,
2009, East African Educational Publishers, Nairobi, Kenya and START, Washington DC, USA.

6.1.13 CIV7114 Advanced Surface Hydrology (3 CU)

Course Description
The net rainfall over a river basin will produce the storm runoff hydrograph. As the storm runoff is
generated from different locations within the basin, a time distribution of the storm runoff with time
will be observed. To calculate the storm hydrograph in a location along the river, it is necessary to
account for the transport of the water from within the river basin towards this location. Although the
transport mechanisms may be complex and consist of flow over the surface, flow within ditches
and rivers and subsurface storm flow, this transport is here referred to as surface runoff and this
course mainly deals with the processes described above.
Objectives
The course is intended to provide the student with:

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 • Hydraulic methods
• Linear models such as the unit hydrograph and linear reservoir models
• Non- linear hydrologic methods
Course Content
1. Introduction and Definitions (4CH)
2. Hydrodynamics methods (4CH)
3. The General Hydrologic System (14CH)
3.1 The general hydrologic system model
3.2 Linear time invariant systems
4. Response Functions of Linear Systems (6CH)
4.1 The impulse response function
4.2 The step response function
4.3 The impulse response function
5. The Unit Hydrograph (6CH)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Convolution
5.3 De-convolution
5.4 Standard unit hydrographs
5.5 The time-area method
6. Linear Reservoir Models (6CH)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 The single linear reservoir
6.3 Reservoirs in series
6.4 The linear channel
7. Non-Linear Reservoir Models (5CH)
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Apply various hydrological principles in the analysis of surface water resources problems
ƒ Employ hydrological models for surface water simulation
ƒ Have practical experience in modelling and model assessment
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through Lectures, Tutorials and Practical Computer simulations.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Max Kigobe
Dr. Albert I. Rugumayo
Reading/Reference Materials
Chow, V.T., D.R. Maidment & L.W. Mays (1988). Applied hydrology, McGraw Hill, New York
Desbordes, M. (1978). Urban runoff and design storm modelling, Proc. Int. Conf. on Urban Storm
Drainage, Southampton, p. 353-361.

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McCuen, R.H., S.L. Wong & W.J. Rawls (1984). Estimating urban time of concentration, J. of Hyd.
Eng., A.S.C.E., Vol. 110, No. 7, pp. 887-904.
Radojkovic M. & C. Maksimovic (1987). On standardization of computational models for overland flow,
Proc. Int. Conf. on Urban Storm Drainage, Topics in Urban Drainage Hydraulics and Hydrology,
Lausanne.
Viessmann, W. (1968). Runoff estimation for very small drainage areas, Water Res. Res., Vol. 4, No.
1, pp. 87,.
Viessman, W., J.W. Knapp, G.L. Lewis & T.E. Harbaugh (1977). Introduction to hydrology, Harper
Row, New York)

6.1.14 CIV7124 Statistical Analysis in Hydrology (3 CU)

Course Description
The course provides fundamental knowledge and practical understanding for the common
statistical techniques of data processing in hydrology and water engineering. This knowledge and
understanding must allow the students to select and apply most appropriate techniques to
summarize and organize data. It also allows them to have an insight in the limitations of data
collection, and the corresponding consequences for water management and engineering.
Objectives
The course is intended to provide the student with:
• An understanding of the application of statistical analysis in earth sciences
• Experience on the use of probability distributions and statistical theory/methods in solving
water resources problems
• Experience on the use of modern statistical methods in problem solving
Course Content
1. Basic concepts of probability and probability distributions (4CH)
2. Properties of random variables
(4CH)
3. Discrete probability distributions (5CH)
4. Normal distribution and other continuous distributions
(6CH)
5. Frequency analysis (5CH)
6. Confidence interval and hypothesis testing (5CH)
7. Goodness-of-fit test (5CH)
8. Simple and multiple regression
(5CH)
9. Time series analysis (6CH)
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:

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 ƒ Apply various statistical techniques for the analysis of water resources problems
ƒ Employ statistical tools for hydrological modelling and model assessment
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Mr. Michael Kizza
Dr. Albert I. Rugumayo
Reading/Reference Materials
Statistical Methods in Hydrology, by Charles T. Haan
Stochastic and Statistical Methods in Hydrology and Environmental Engineering: Time Series
Analysis in Hydrology and Environmental Engineering by Keith W. Hipel, A. Ian McLeod, U. S.
Panu, V. P. Singh. Kluwer Academic (1994)
Flood frequency analysis, by Adiseshappa Ramachandra Rao, Khaled H. Hamed, CRC Press
(2000)

6.1.15 CIV7122 Transport Systems Analysis

Course Description
This course covers a multidisciplinary field which draws on engineering, economics, operations
research, political science, psychology, management, and other disciplines. The course
synthesizes from these fields an approach that is intellectually coherent and comprehensive in
assessing the interaction between transportation facilities and the social economic system of an
area through prediction of traffic flows.
Objectives
The aims of this course are to:
• Identify concepts that are fundamental to serious work in the planning, design, or
management of transportation systems,
• Detailed treatment of transportation system demand and supply,
• Undertake evaluation and choice modelling.
Course Content
1. Application of systems approach to transportation (7CH)
1.1 The challenge of transportation
1.2 The transportation system
1.3 System options
1.4 Consequences of transportation - impacts

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 2. Determination of transportation demand and supply (8CH)
2.1 Prediction of flows
2.2 Other elements of prediction
2.3 Human behavior – Individual and Aggregate
2.4 Behavioral models
3. The equilibrium process (8CH)
3.1 Service and demand functions
3.2 Flow patterns
3.3 System models
4. Transportation system evaluation (8CH)
4.1 Disaggregate prediction of behavior
4.2 Variations in Level of Service
4.3 Aggregate prediction of behavior
4.4 Elasticity of demand
5. Cost-effectiveness techniques (8CH)
5.1 Benefit Costs Analysis
5.2 The time dimension
5.3 Capital recovery factor
5.4 Equivalent annual cost method
5.5 Net present value method
6. Use of optimization techniques in transportation (6CH)
6.1 Minimization/Maximization methods
6.2 Practical examples
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
ƒ Apply the systems approach to transportation.
ƒ Determine the demand for transportation systems.
ƒ Apply prediction models for mode selection.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, short classroom exercises,
case studies, group discussions among the students and projects aimed at solving real life
problems. The lecture material will be availed to the students in advance to enable them have prior
reading. Solving real life problems in each theme or a number of topics will enhance the students’
understanding of the problem based learning techniques.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, project work and presentations and a written examination. Course work will carry a
total of 40% and written examination carries 60%. Coursework marks will be divided into;
Assignments 5%, Tests 10% and Practical Work 25%.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Umaru Bagampadde
Godfrey Mwesige

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Reading/Reference Materials
M L Manheim. Fundamentals of transportation systems analysis Vol.1. MIT Press, 1978.

6.1.16 CIV 7112 Highway Geometric Design (3 CU)

Course Description
This course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles and
techniques of design of geometric features of a highway. This will include laying out potential
routes, design of the alignment and intersections, and evaluation of earthwork requirements.
Objectives
• To introduce basic elements of traffic engineering; traffic studies and characteristics,
facility design and traffic control.
• To explain the importance and steps of highway geometry design in relation to safety and
operation.
• Explain the importance of key design elements and design factors in relation to safety and
operation.
Course Content
1. Preliminary Selection of Route ways (6CH)
1.1 Selection factors
1.2 Roadway surveys
1.3 Preliminary investigations
1.4 Principles of alignment
2. Earthwork computations (7CH)
2.1 Plant and equipment
2.2 Volume computations
2.3 Costing of quantities
3. Geometric configuration of streets, expressways, bus ways to meet the characteristics
of vehicle performance and operator limitations (8CH)
3.1 Flow, speed and density
3.2 Speed flow curves
3.3 Speed, travel time and delay studies
3.4 Spot speeds
4. Alignment design (7CH)
4.1 Volume and rate of flow
4.2 Spacing, density and headway
4.3 Design factors
4.4 Super elevations
4.5 Sight distances
5. Intersections, interchanges and parking facilities (7CH)
5.1 Volume studies and characteristics
5.2 Traffic counts at various facilities
5.3 Delays

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5.5 Signalization
6. Level of service concept, roadside and guardrail design (6CH)
6.1 Fundamental aspects
7. Application of road design software. (4CH)
7.1 Introduction to software
7.2 Working exercises
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
ƒ Understand and apply the principles learnt to highway design problems.
ƒ Use existing computer tools to generate and analyze designs.
ƒ Work independently in the field of highway design.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, short classroom exercises,
case studies, group discussions among the students and projects aimed at solving real life
problems. The lecture material will be availed to the students in advance to enable them have prior
reading. Solving real life problems in each theme or a number of topics will enhance the students’
understanding of the problem based learning techniques.
Assessment Method
Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, project work and presentations and a written examination. Course work will carry a
total of 40% and written examination carries 60%. Coursework marks will be divided into;
Assignments 5%, Tests 10% and Practical Work 25%.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Umaru Bagampadde
Godfrey Mwesige
Reading/Reference Materials
Transportation Research Board (2000), Highway Capacity Manual 2000.
Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications, Republic of Uganda, Road Design Manual,
November 1994.
MoWHC Uganda, Road Design Manual, Road Safety Revision, July 2004.
A policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Street, American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 1994.
Road design Manual, Part 1, Geometric Design of Rural Roads, Republic of Kenya Ministry of
Works January 1979.
Geometric design manual, Federal Republic of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Roads Authority, 2001.
South Africa Geometric Design Guidelines, 2003.
MoWHC, Republic of Uganda, Traffic Signs Manual (Draft 2004).
MOWHC (2005), Geometric Design Manual, Section 6

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6.1.17 CIV 7123 Airport Design (3 CU)
Course Description
This course covers the aspects of design and construction of civil airport facilities including access,
terminal building (passenger and cargo handling) and airside infrastructure.
Objectives
The aims of this course are to:
• Plan for airport activities in the short and long term,
• Design airport physical facilities,
• Assess impacts of airport operations to the environment.
Course Content
1. Planning and design of airport facilities (5CH)
1.1 Aviation systems planning
1.2 Levels of planning
1.3 Structures of air transport service
1.4 Airport system planning
1.5 Airport master planning
2. Aircraft geometric and operational characteristics (5CH)
2.1 Airports and aircrafts
2.2 Aircraft design and runways
2.3 Aircraft characteristics
2.4 Weights and regulations
2.5 Noise
2.6 Future Trends
3. Passenger demand analysis (6CH)
3.1 Demand forecasting methods
3.2 Trip generation and distribution models
3.3 Mode choice models
4. Air-traffic control procedures (7CH)
4.1 Purpose of control
4.2 Flight rule and regulations
4.3 Airspace control
4.4 Navigation aids
4.5 Control facilities
4.6 Airport lighting
4.7 Airport marking
4.8 Docking systems
5. Geometric design of runways and taxiways (7CH)
5.1 Runway and taxiway lengths
5.2 Clearways and stop ways
5.3 Separation of runways
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5.6 Configuration and orientation
6. Terminal design (6CH)
6.3 Terminal facilities
6.4 Passenger and baggage flow/handling
6.5 Security
6.6 Design concepts
7. Airport capacity (6CH)
7.3 Capacity, demand and delay
7.4 Capacity factors
7.5 Demand factors
7.6 Delay factors
7.7 Queueing theory
7.8 Runway capacity
8. Environmental impact of airports (3CH)
8.1 Legislation
8.2 Airport noise
8.3 Land use impacts
8.4 Air and water pollution
8.5 Hydrologic and ecological impacts
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
ƒ Plan for airport operations.
ƒ Evaluate and design airport facilities.
ƒ Study whether operations of an airport significantly affect the nearby environs.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, classroom exercises, term projects
aimed at solving real life problems and group discussions among the students. The lecture material
will be availed to the students in advance to enable them have prior reading. Solving real life
problems in each theme or a number of topics will enhance the students’ understanding of the
problem based learning techniques.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, project work and presentations and a written examination. Course work will carry a
total of 40% and written examination carries 60%.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Umaru Bagampadde
Reading/Reference Materials
Ashford N. and Wright P. H., Airport Engineering, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2nd ed., 1992.

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6.2 Semester II

6.2.1 EMT7201 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3 CU)

Course Description
The course gives the background for simple analytical derivation and numerical calculations for
stochastic processes in discrete and continuous time as well as the application of Finite Element
Methods to the solution of partial Differential Equations arising from Structural Engineering, Heat
Conductions, Geomatic Engineering and Electrical Transmission Lines and using appropriate
software tools e.g. MATLAB. Topics include Finite Element Discretization and the Direct Stiffness
Method, Mathematical Formulation of Finite Elements, Computer Implementation of Finite
Elements, Stochastic (Random) Processes and Estimation Theory.
Objectives
The objectives are to develop a fundamental understanding of state-of-the-art finite element
formulations and procedures, to develop an appreciation for the strengths and limitations of
modern finite element methods and related software, to reinforce knowledge in solid mechanics
with particular emphasis on nonlinear and dynamic problems, and to learn to utilize finite element
methods as a research tool. Topics include finite element fundamentals and Weighted residual and
finite element methods for the solution of hyperbolic, parabolic and elliptical partial differential
equations, with application to problems in science and engineering. Error estimates. Standard and
discontinuous Galerkin methods

The course gives the background for simple analytical derivation and numerical calculations for
stochastic processes in discrete and continuous time as well as Estimation Theory
Learning Outcomes
Students should be proficient in basics of Finite Elements Methods, Properties and Classification of
Stochastic Processes, associated mathematically rigorous proofs, and some programming
language.

The Students should be able to articulate the Properties of classical Stochastic Processes and how
these are applied in the classification of the same.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, short classroom exercises,
case studies, group discussions among the students and projects aimed at solving real life
problems. The lecture material will be availed to the students in advance to enable them have prior
reading. Solving real life problems in each theme or a number of topics will enhance the students’
understanding of the problem based learning techniques.
Method of Assessment
Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, project work and presentations and a written examination. Course work will carry a
total of 40% and written examination carries 60%. Coursework marks will be divided into;
Assignments 5%, Tests 10% and Practical/project Work 25%.
Course Content
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1 Finite Element Methods
1.1 Finite Element Discretization and the Direct Stiffness Method (6CH)
- The Direct Stiffness
- Finite Element Modeling: Mesh, Loads, BCs
- Multifreedom Constraints
- Superelements and Global-Local Analysis
1.2 Mathematical Formulation of Finite Elements (12CH)
- Variational Formulation of Bar Element
- Variational Formulation of Plane Beam Element
- Advanced One-Dimensional Elements
- The Plane Stress Problem
- Three-Node Plane Stress Triangles
- The Isoparametric Representation
- Isoparametric Quadrilaterals
- Shape Function Magic
- FEM Convergence Requirements
1.3 Computer Implementation of Finite Elements (12 CH)
- Implementation of One-Dimensional Elements
- FEM Program for Space Trusses
- FEM Programs for Trusses and Frames
- Implementation of iso-P Quadrilateral Elements
- Implementation of iso-P Triangular Elements
- The Assembly Process
- Solving FEM Equations
- A Complete Plane Stress FEM Program
- Stress Recovery
- Fitting Fields Over
- Thermomechanical Effects
2 Stochastic (Random) Processes (9CH)
- Definition
- Characterization: Probabilistic Description, Expected Values and Autocovariance
Functions
- Classification: Stationary, Wide-Sense Stationary, Ergodic, Markov, Normal and
Poisson Processes
- Analysis and Processing of Stochastic Processes: Spectral Density, and Response
of Linear Systems to Random Input
3 Estimation Theory (6CH)
- Definitions: Estimators, Point-Estimators, Interval Estimators
- Properties of Point Estimators
- Types of Estimation: Estimation of a Distribution’s Unknown Parameter;
Estimating the value of an inaccessible variable in terms of an accessible variable
- Maximum Likelihood Estimator

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 - Bayesian Estimator
- Mean Square Linear Estimator: Univariate Linear Regression; Orthogonality; Basic
extension to Multivariate Linear Regression
Reading/Reference Materials
Hwei Hsu. Probability, Random Variables & Random Processes. Schaum’s Outlines. ISBN 0-07-
030644-3
Carl W. Helstrom, 1984. Probability and Stochastic Processes for Engineers. Macmillan Publishing
Company, USA. ISBN 0-02-353560-1
Papoulis. Probability, Random Variables & Stochastic Processes, 3rd Edition., McGraw Hill.
Michel K. Ochi, 1990. Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes in Engineering and Physical
Sciences. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. USA. ISBN 0-471-85742-4
George R. Cooper, and Clare D. McGillem, 1999. Probabilistic Methods of Signal and Systems
Analysis. 3rd Edition. Oxford University Press, Newyork, USA. ISBN 0-19-512354-9
Yannis Viniotis. Probability & Random Processes for Electrical Engineers,McGraw Hill.
Jorge I Aunon, V. Chandrasekar. Introduction to Probability & Random Processes, McGraw Hill
Venkatarama Krishnan, 2006. Probability and Random Processes (Wiley Survival Guides in
Engineering and Science), Wiley-Interscience; 1 Edition. ISBN-10: 0471703540, ISBN-13: 978-
0471703549
Donald G. Childers, 1997. Probability and Random Processes: Using Matlab with Applications to
Continuous and Discrete Time Systems. Richard D Irwin. ISBN-10: 0256133611, ISBN-13: 978-
0256133615
Leon Garcia, 1993. Probability and Random Processes for Electrical Engineering. Addison Wesley
Publishing Company; 2 Sol Edition. ISBN-10: 020155738X, ISBN-13: 978-0201557381
Roy D. Yates, David J. Goodman, 2004. Probability and Stochastic Processes: A Friendly
Introduction for Electrical and Computer Engineers. Wiley; 2nd Edition. ISBN-10: 0471272140,
ISBN-13: 978-0471272144
Paul M. Kurowski , 2004. Finite Element Analysis For Design Engineers. SAE International, ISBN-
10: 9780768011401, ISBN-13: 978-0768011401, ASIN: 076801140X
Young W. Kwon), Hyochoong Bang, 2000. The Finite Element Method Using MATLAB, Second
Edition. CRC Press. ISBN-10: 0849300967, ISBN-13: 978-0849300967
M. Asghar Bhatti, 2004. Fundamental Finite Element Analysis and Applications: with Mathematica
and Matlab Computations. Wiley; 1st Edition. ISBN-10: 9780471648086, ISBN-13: 978-
0471648086, ASIN: 0471648086

6.2.2 MEC7203: Project Management (3 CU)

Course Description

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An overview of the theory and practice of managing projects in any organization, applying widely
used software tools for project management and risk analysis. Emphasis is on leadership in project
management: managing projects or tasks in a team environment; building teams; and utilizing
communication, organization and conflict management skills. Discussion covers the various
phases of a project, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing
the project. Topics include analytical approaches and quantitative methods in project management,
such as earned value management and techniques for estimating project duration and cost,
optimizing allocation of resources, expediting projects and scheduling algorithms. Simulation tools
and statistical techniques are used to analyze uncertainty in project selection, budget allocation
and time estimation. Project management knowledge areas are examined and linked to industry
practices for successful management of projects.
Objectives
The aims of this course are to:
• Enable students appreciate the role of projects in any industrial setting.
• Give students and understanding of the conduct of projects in all its various aspects such
as project planning and management, tendering and procurement.
Course Content
1 Foundations of Project Management (3CH)
An overview of the theory and practice of managing projects in any organization. Emphasis is on
leadership in project management: managing projects or tasks in a team environment; building
teams; and utilizing communication, organization and conflict management skills. Discussion
covers the various phases of a project, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and
controlling, and closing the project. Project management knowledge areas are examined and
linked to industry practices for successful management of projects. The goal is to gain a solid
understanding of how to successfully manage each phase of the project life cycle, work within
organizational constraints, set goals linked directly to stakeholder needs and utilize proven project
management tools to complete projects on time and within budget while meeting specifications.
Essential concepts, processes and techniques are applied through management of a team project,
which requires regular progress reports and reviews.
2 Project Risk Management (6CH)
An in-depth analysis of risk management methodologies, from both strategic and tactical
perspectives. State-of-the art tools and techniques for identifying, measuring and monitoring risks
in the project management environment are examined. Both qualitative and quantitative risk
analyses are conducted, and strategies for proactive risk aversion and reactive risk response are
developed. Focus is on how a comprehensive risk management approach can enable a project
team to proactively manage issues that adversely impact the successful control and completion of
a project.
3 Project Communications Management (3CH)
An overview of conflict resolution processes and methods and the skills needed to manage the
human elements within project management—a task as challenging as managing the technical
aspects. Topics include critical communication and conflict resolution issues faced by project
workers in today’s global corporate environment. Innovative approaches to successfully negotiating
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and resolving conflicts among team members, colleagues, managers and stakeholders are
introduced and practiced. Proven techniques to make conflict a constructive—rather than a
destructive—experience are analyzed. Emphasis is on case study analysis, effective
communication behaviors, negotiation skills and virtual team processes to successfully lead both
domestic and global projects.
4 Project Quality Management (9CH)
A study of the policy, processes and procedures involved in assuring that projects will satisfy the
objectives for which they were undertaken. Emphasis is on quality planning, quality assurance,
quality control, and process improvement. Discussion covers all the activities that determine quality
objectives, policies, and responsibilities. The importance of customer satisfaction, prevention over
inspection, management responsibility and continuous improvement is recognized. Topics include
control charts, cause and effect diagrams, Pareto charts, failure mode and effect analysis, design
reviews and cost of quality. Course content and approach are compatible with the International
Organization for Standardization.
5 Project Procurement Management (6CH)
An examination of the tools needed for project procurement management. Focus is on determining
what needs to be purchased or acquired and determining when and how to acquire it. Topics
include planning the contracting efforts (documenting products and services and identifying
potential sellers); requesting sellers’ responses (obtaining information, quotation, bids, offers or
proposals); selecting the seller (receiving and reviewing offers, selecting among those potential
offers and negotiating a contract); administering contracts (managing the relationship between
buyers and sellers, including documentation, corrective actions and contract changes); and closing
contracts (completing the contract and settling all open issues).
6 Financial Strategic Management and Projects (9CH)
Financial and strategy making in project management. Covers: project cost estimation developed
from work breakdown structure; formulating, monitoring and controlling project budgets; impact of
project scope and schedule; managing project changes; management reserves to cover risks and
contingencies; top-down and bottom-up budgeting; Earned Value Management as a key tool to
monitor, evaluate and forecast project costs, schedule, results and performance; deriving project
cash flows; investment project evaluation; discounted cash flow, internal rate of return and net
present value methodologies; cost of capital; and capital budgeting. Broader issues examined
include links between project and corporate financial performance, business ethics, corporate
social responsibility, project and organizational culture issues, communications and information
flow, financial risk analysis and project sustainability, for government as well as privately funded
projects.
7 Advanced Project Methods (9CH)
An overview of advanced methods of managing projects, applying widely used software tools for
project management and risk analysis. Topics include analytical approaches and quantitative
methods in project management, such as earned value management and techniques for estimating
project duration and cost, optimizing allocation of resources, expediting projects and scheduling
algorithms. Simulation tools and statistical techniques are used to analyze uncertainty in project
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and how multiple projects and programs fit into strategic direction of an organization. The
processes, tools and techniques of project management are applied to a team project with
emphasis on quantitative and analytical methods.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
• Distinguish between a programme, project and a routine activity
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of processes, techniques, standards, empirical
guidelines, computer software, team building used in project
• Develop project requirements especially human and financial
• Explain the various project monitoring and control techniques
Methods of teaching /delivery
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, short classroom exercises,
case studies, group discussions among the students and projects aimed at solving real life
problems. The lecture material will be availed to the students in advance to enable them have prior
reading. Solving real life problems in each theme or a number of topics will enhance the students’
understanding of the problem based learning techniques.
Method of Assessment
Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, project work and presentations and a written examination. Course work will carry a
total of 40% and written examination carries 60%. Coursework marks will be divided into;
Assignments 5%, Tests 10% and Project Work 25%.
Reading/Reference Materials
Meredith, J.R. and Mantel, S.J. 2009, Project management: a managerial approach. 7th edition.
Wiley.
Jack Gido and James P. Clements Successful Project Management An International Thompson
Publishing Company ISBM 0-538-88152-6
Frederick L. Harrison, Dennis Lock, Advanced Project Management: A Structured Approach,
Gower Publishing, Ltd., ISBN 0566078228, 2003
Scott Berkun, The Art of Project Management, O'Reilly, ISBN 0596007868, 2005.
Harrold Kerzner. Project management. A systems Approach to Planning, Building, Scheduling and
Planning. 10th Edition. John Wiley & Sons.
Project Management Institute. 2004. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.
David I. Cleland, Ronald Gareis. Global Project Management Handbook. Planiing, Organizing and
Controlling International Projects. 2006. McGraw Hill.

6.2.3 CIV7232 Structural Dynamics (3 CU)

Course Description
This course introduces free and forced vibrations of structural forms, with introduction to

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earthquake engineering. The course also covers analysis and design of structures subjected to
dynamic loads by analytic numerical methods as well as use of computer programs in their
solution.
Objectives
• To enable the student solve structural systems subjected to dynamic loads, with emphasis
to earthquake loading.
• To tutor the student in the use of computer programs to solve structural systems subjected
to dynamic loadings
Course Content
Equations of motion; free and forced vibrations of single degree of freedom systems; multi-degree
of freedom systems; free vibrations, forced vibrations by harmonic, generalized, impulsive and
random loadings; numerical solution of dynamic problems; introduction to earthquake engineering;
introduction to probabilistic vibrations; linear and nonlinear problems.
Analysis and design of structures subjected to dynamic loads by analytic numerical methods;
computer applications
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ solve structural systems subjected to dynamic loads, with emphasis to earthquake loading.
ƒ use of computer programs to solve structural systems subjected to dynamic loadings
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Eng. Moses Matovu

Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.2.4 CIV7233 Stability of Structures (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with stability problems in structural forms and systems. Special consideration for
stability during design of structural elements are highlighted. The course also covers the use of
computer applications in the determination of the capacity and response of structures considering
their structural stability.
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 • solve structural systems considering effects of their structural stability
• use of computer programs analyze structural stability of common structural forms.
Course Content
Introduction to common areas of stability problems in structures, conservative and non-
conservative loads, elastic and inelastic buckling of columns; stability of members under combined
bending and axial loads; buckling of frames; torsional buckling of open sections; lateral stability of
beams and buckling of thin plates and shells; design consideration for stability; computer
applications.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ solve structural systems considering effects of their structural stability
ƒ use of computer programs to analyze structural stability of common structural forms
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.2.5 CIV7236 Durability and Maintenance of Structures (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with the analysis of situations and problems requiring management decisions,
planning and controlling construction projects as well as inspection and appraisal techniques. Also
discussed are causes of deterioration and remedial measures.
Objectives
To enable the student make informed decisions regarding planning, controlling construction
projects, inspection and appraisal techniques, as well as causes of deterioration and remedial
measures.
Course Content
Analysis of situations and problems requiring management decisions, study of the concepts used
in planning and controlling construction projects, time-cost analysis, bar charts and time-scaled
diagrams. Inspection and appraisal techniques. Condition of structures and investigative
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Extent and causes of deterioration and remedial measures. Fatigue and long-term effects,
settlements, durability, time-dependence, reliability methods and code provisions. Prevention of
corrosion and control of cracking. Protection methods and preventive measures. Strengthening of
structures. Renovation by computer modeling. Repair systems and cost effectiveness. Repair
materials. Specification of preventive measures. Maintenance. Demolition.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ understand issues of management and take informed decisions regarding construction,
inspection and appraisal techniques of structures.
ƒ assess the cause of deterioration and suggest remedial measures
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Eng. Paul Mujugumbya
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.2.6 CIV7255 Finite Element Method (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals the fundamental method of Finite Element as a numerical technique of solving
partial differential equations, extended to applications in material and analysis of structural
systems.
Objectives
To enable the student use the finite element technique to solve problems of material and and
analysis of structural systems and components.
Course Content
Introduction to the fundamentals of Finite Element Method; variational and weighted residual
methods. Application of the method to elastic problems of trusses, beams, plane frames, plane
stress, plane strain, plate bending, axi-symmetric and three-dimensional solids; higher order and
isoparametric elements; field and time-dependent problems of fluid and heat flow. Extension of the
techniques to elastic-plastic, dynamics and solid mechanics problems; software development
Learning Outcomes
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 ƒ formulate stiffness matrices of common element types with capability to develop such
formulations for new elements
ƒ understand constitutive modelling of common engineering materials
ƒ solve structural systems using Computer Softwares
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.2.7 CIV7256 Elasticity and Plasticity (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with basic fundamentals of continuum mechanics as applied to elasticity and
plasticity of material behavior. Application of finite elements in elasticity and plasticity is also
considered.
Objectives
To enable the student appreciate the application of theories of continuum mechanics to structural
response of construction materials.
Course Content
Basic equations of continuum mechanics; plane elasticity; Airy's stress function; polynomial and
generalized Fourier series solution to biharmonic equation; plane elasticity in polar coordinates;
general foundation of plasticity theories including yield criteria, plastic flow rule, and generalized
elasto-plastic shear strain relations; application of finite elements in elasticity and plasticity.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to use the formulations based on principals of
continuum mechanics to model the elastic and plastic behaviour of structural engineering
materials.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
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Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.2.8 CIV7257 Advanced Computational Mechanics (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with application of computer/numerical procedures to advanced topics in
mechanics, such as buckling of structures, large deformation and rotation, higher order theories,
nonlinear elastic, plastic, and cracking of materials. Specific sub-routines shall be developed to
obtain a computer solution to such problems.
Objectives
To enable the student develop competence in formulating problems of advanced topics in
mechanics, their solution using numerical techniques and developing subroutines used to obtain a
computer solution.
Course Content
Application of computer/numerical procedures to advanced topics in mechanics; these include
buckling of structures, large deformation and rotation, higher order theories, nonlinear elastic,
plastic, and cracking materials; software development.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ develop competence in formulating problems of advanced topics in mechanics, their
solution using numerical techniques
ƒ write subroutines and use them to obtain a computer solution to a given problem
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
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6.2.9 CIV7258 Analysis of Bridge Systems (3 CU)
Course Description
This course deals with the analysis and design of more complex structural bridge systems as well
as use of computer applications in their solution.
Objectives
To enable the student analyse and design more complex structural bridge systems.
Course Content
Bridge loadings and bridge systems; deck structures and idealization; orthotropic plate theory and
its application; use of finite difference and finite strip methods; composite bridges; pseudo slab,
girder-slab and multi-beam type prestressed concrete bridges. design considerations for
substructures; analysis of horizontally curved bridge decks; software applications in bridge
analysis.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ analyse and design more complex structural bridge systems
ƒ use of computer programs to analyse and design bridges
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Eng. Paul Mujugumbya
Eng. Moses Matovu
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.2.10 CIV7234 Theory of Plates and Shells (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with the theory and design of thin shell structures, using the membrane and
bending theories for of shells of revolution and translation, and their application to analysis of
domes, hyperbolic, paraboloid, elliptic and cylindrical shells. The course also introduces the finite
element method for plate bending.
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 • To enable the student analyse and design thin shell structures including domes,
hyperbolic, paraboloid, elliptic and cylindrical shells
• To enable the student formulate Finite Element Equations for solution of the structural
response of plate bending problems
Course Content
Theory and design of thin shell structures. Membrane theory of shells of revolution and translation:
Bending or general theory. Energy methods and thermal stresses in plates. Application of theories
to analysis and design of domes; folded plates. Hyperbolic, paraboloid and elliptic shells, cylindrical
concrete shell roofs and cylindrical tanks. Introduction to finite element method for plate bending.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ analyse and design thin shell structures including domes, hyperbolic, paraboloid, elliptic
and cylindrical shells
ƒ formulate Finite Element Equations for solution of the structural response of plate bending
problems and obtain solutions to shell structures
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Eng. Moses Matovu
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.2.11 CIV7260 Decentralised Water Supply and Sanitation (3 CU)

Course Description
The course provides theoretical background and practical expertise in the field of low-cost
decentralised water supply and sanitation alternatives specifically suitable for the small towns, peri-
urban areas and urban slums, small island communities, tourist resorts etc. The course begins with
a general introduction to water supply and sanitation situations in rural areas, small towns and rural
growth centres as well as peri-urban and urban slums. It then presents the water supply systems
including all their components, from source selection, abstraction, through treatment and
supply/delivery to consumers. Also covered include the safe water chain as well as the system and
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the various sanitation systems and their components, namely, conventional wastewater treatment,
faecal sludge management, Ecological sanitation concepts, reuse of wastewater, excreta and grey
water, Low-cost sewerage and drainage. Finally, the course presents management aspects of
DWSS that include participatory planning and evaluation of DWSS systems, Multi-criteria decision
support systems (MCDSS) in planning, financing and cost recovery, institutional arrangements and
operation and maintenance aspects.
Objectives
The main objective of the course is to equip graduate students with theoretical background and
practical expertise in the field of low-cost decentralised water supply and sanitation alternatives
specifically suitable for the small towns, peri-urban areas and urban slums, small island
communities, tourist resorts etc.
The specific objectives are to enable students to:
• be familiar with different technologies/methods for small-scale water abstraction, water
treatment and sustainable sanitation technologies including nutrient reuse in agriculture.
• be able to prepare a basic engineering or concept design for the above mentioned
technologies under the given conditions.
• be able to facilitate planning, financing, implementation and operation and maintenance of
decentralised water supply and sanitation infrastructures based on stakeholder
participation and community management.
Course Content
1. Introduction (6CH)
1.1 Course introduction and major definitions
1.2 General introduction to water supply and sanitation situations in rural areas, rural growth
centres and small towns, as well as peri-urban and urban slums.

2. Water Supply Systems (18CH)

2.1 Water sources, supply systems, source selection, spring catchments and sand dams, wells
and pumps, rainwater harvesting, water supply service levels.
2.2 Small-scale water treatment methods including household filters, solar water disinfection
(SODIS)
2.3 Safe water chain, water safety plans (system and risk assessment).

3. Sanitation Systems (20CH)

3.1 Basics of conventional wastewater treatment,
3.2 Ecological sanitation (introduction to ecosan, relevant treatment technologies, ecosan and
agriculture, greywater treatment and reuse)
3.3 Faecal sludge management including energy recovery (biochar) and industrial applications
3.4 Low-cost sewerage and drainage.

4. Management aspects of DWSS (16CH)

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 4.2 Multi-criteria decision support systems (MCDSS) in planning
4.3 Financing and cost recovery
4.4 Institutional arrangements
4.5 Operation and maintenance aspects.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the students should be able to:
ƒ describe different technologies/methods for small-scale water abstraction, water
treatment and sustainable sanitation technologies including nutrient reuse in agriculture.
ƒ to prepare a basic engineering or concept design for the above mentioned technologies
under the given conditions.
ƒ to facilitate planning, financing, implementation and operation and maintenance of
decentralised water supply and sanitation infrastructures based on stakeholder
participation and community management.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and field excursions. Course delivery will
be by use of state-of-the-art methods using power point presentations and student centred/learner-
centred methods pedagogy.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, quizzes and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Charles Niwagaba
Dr. Robinah Kulabako
Dr. Herbert Kalibbala
Reading/Reference Materials
Feroze, A.M., Rahman, M. 2000. Water Supply and Sanitation, Rural and Low Income Urban
Communities, 1st Edition, ITN-Bangladesh.
Francys R. P A guide to the developmental of onsite sanitation WHO, Geneva, Switzerland, 1992
Harvey, P.A. 2007. Excreta disposal in emergencies. A field Manual. An inter-Agency Publication.
Published by WEDC, Loughborough University, UK.
Smet, J. and van Wijk, C. (editors) (2002). Small Community Water Suppliers, Technology, People
and Partnership, Technical Paper Series 40, IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre, Delft,
The Netherlands.
Kalbermatten, J.M., DeAnne, S.J., Mara, D.D., Gunnerson, C.G. 1980. Appropriate Technology for
Water and sanitation, A planner’s Guide.
Lüthi, C., Panesar, A., Schütze, T., Norström, A., McConville, J., Parkinson, J., Saywell, D., Ingle,
R. 2011. Sustainable Sanitation in Cities – A Framework for Action. Sustainable Sanitation

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Alliaance (SuSanA) & International Forum on Urbanisation (IFoU), Papiroz Publishing House, The
Netherlands. ISBN 978-90-814088-4-4.
Tilley, E., Lüthi, C., Morel, A., Zurbrügg, C., Schertenleib, R. 2008. Compendium of sanitation
systems and technologies. EAWAG/Sandec (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and
Technology/Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries (EAWAG/Sandec) and Water Supply
and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSS). ISBN 978-3-906484-44-0. 63.
WHO. 2006. Guidelines for the safe use of wastewater, excreta and greywater. Volume 4. Excreta
and greywater use in agriculture. ISBN 92 4 154685 9.
Winblad, U. & Simpson-Herbert, M. (eds.), Calvert, P., Morgan, P., Rosemarin, A., Sawyer, R.,
Xiao, J. & Ridderstolpe, P. 2004. Ecological Sanitation. Revised and Enlarged Edition. Stockholm
Environment Institute. ISBN 91 88714 98 5.

6.2.12 CIV7261 Solid waste Management and Recycling (3 CU)

Course Description
The course covers technological and non-technological aspects of solid waste management.
Technological aspects include municipal solid waste collection, transfer, recycling, composting,
anaerobic digestion, energy recovery, incineration, hazardous waste management and waste
disposal on land. Non-technological aspects include policy development, legislation, institutional
arrangements, financing, stakeholder involvement, and privatization of solid waste management
services and operations.
Objectives
The main objective of this course is to provide students with up-to-date knowledge regarding
technological, organisational and legislative developments and practices of handling solid wastes
worldwide.

The specific objectives are to enable students to:

• to describe integrated solutions to the challenges posed by solid wastes in urban
environment;
• to design a solid waste management system that is capable of functioning not only in
situations where sufficient resources are available but also under the more challenging
conditions usually prevailing in (large) cities in low-income countries.
Course Content
1. Introduction (10CH)
1.1 Quantity and composition of municipal solid wastes
1.2 Introduction to solid waste management hierarchy
1.3 Solid waste practices world-wide
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2. Technical aspects (20CH)
2.1 Municipal Solid Waste collection, transfer and transportation
2.2 Logistics of waste collection and transportation, reverse logistics, GIS application in route
optimisation
2.3 Solid waste treatment processes of composting, anaerobic digestion
2.4 Incineration and energy recovery
2.5 Hazardous waste management
2.6 Municipal solid waste recycling

3. Non-technological aspects (15CH)

3.1 Policy development, legislation and institutional arrangements
3.2 Stakeholder involvement, financing, and privatization of solid waste management services
and operations,
3.3 Solid waste ordinances and byelaws

4. Development of a solid waste management master plan (15CH)

4.1 How to prepare a solid waste management master plan
4.2 Good management practices in solid waste management
4.3 Case studies in relation to solid waste management master plans
4.4 Project on development of solid waste master plan
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course, students should be able:
• to define and implement integrated solutions to the challenges posed by solid wastes in
urban environment;
• to design a solid waste management system that is capable of functioning not only in
situations where sufficient resources are available but also under the more challenging
conditions usually prevailing in (large) cities in low-income countries.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and study tours/field visits. Course
delivery will be by use of state-of-the-art methods using power point presentations and student
centred/learner-centred methods pedagogy.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, quizzes/tests,
field study reports) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final
examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Charles B. Niwagaba
Dr. Robinah N. Kulabako
Mr. Joel R. Kinobe
Reading/Reference Materials
Ali, M. (Ed.) 2004. Sustainable Composting. Case studies and guidelines for developing countries.

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The Water Engineering and Development Center (WEDC), Loughborough University,
Leicestershire, UK. ISBN 1 84380 071 3.
Cointreau, S.J. 1982. Environmental management of urban solid wastes in developing countries: a
project guide. Urban Development Department, The World Bank.
Epstein, E. (1997). The Science of Composting, CRC Press LLC, Boca Raton, London, New York,
Washington D.C.
Flintoff, F. 1984. Management of solid wastes in developing countries. WHO Regional Publications,
South-East Asia series no. 1. Taj services Ltd., Noida, UP. ISBN 92 9022 101 1.
Hansen, J.A. (Ed.) 1996. Management of Urban Biodegradable Wastes. Collection, Occupational
Health, Biological Treatment, Product Quality Criteria and End User Demands. James & James
(Science Publishers) Ltd, London. ISBN 1-873936-58-3.
Haug, R.T. 1993. The Practical Handbook of Compost Engineering. Lewis Publishers. Lewis
Publishers. Boca Raton, London, New York, Washington D.C.
Kim, P. 1998. Community-Based Waste Management for Environmental Management and Income
Generation in Low-Income Areas: A Case Study of Nairobi, Kenya. Published by City Farmer,
Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture.
Lardinois, I. van Klundert, A. 1993. Organic waste: Options for small-scale resource recovery.
Urban solid waste series 1. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Maqsood, S.A.H. Md., Enayetuallah, I. 1997. Waste as Resource, The Bangladesh Observer.
Raton, London, New York, Washington, D.C. ISBN 1-56676-478-5.
Robinson, W. D. (ed.). 1986. The Solid waste Handbook, A practical guide. John Wiley & Sons Inc.
ISBN 0-471-87711-5.
Rouse, J.R., Ali, S.M. 2002. Vehicles for People or People for Vehicles? Issues in Waste
Collection. WEDC, Loughborough University, UK. ISBN 1-84380-012-8.
Tchobanoglous, G., Kreith, F. 2002. Handbook of Solid Waste Management. Second Edition.
McGraw-Hill Handbooks. ISBN 0-07-135623-1.
Tchobanoglous, G., Theisen, H., Eliassen, R. 1977. Solid wastes. Engineering principles and
Management Issues. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-063235-9.

6.2.13 CIV7262 Introduction to Environmental Modelling (4 CU)

Course Description
With the increasing need to protect the environment and leave a legacy of resources for the future
generations, the requirement to understand the environment, its functioning and how problems can
be overcome is most urgent. This course is intended to wed elementary concepts of pollutant fate
and transport with chemical principles as a basis for environmental quality assessment. An
introduction is provided on the key definitions and principles of model construction, general
formulation of mass balances and their applications with environmental modelling, model
descriptions and coupling of chemistry and transport for water quality problems with application
examples primarily focusing on water quality issues, but also touching upon modelling of global
and local element cycles and ecosystem modelling.
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 • To provide introductory knowledge and a synopsis of methods for environmental modelling
and its purposes.
• To give introductory knowledge and experience in model construction and evaluation.
• To practice skills in communicating environmental modelling
Course Content
1. Scope of environmental modelling and mathematical quantification (3CH)

2. Model development (6CH)

1.1 Fundamental definitions
1.2 Principles of model construction

3. Transport Phenomena (5CH)

4. General formulation of mass balances and their applications within environmental

modelling (6CH)

5. Practice in reading environmental modelling texts and manuals and in evaluating

modelling work (6CH)

6. Examples of modelling water quality, global and local element cycles, and ecosystem
dynamics (4CH)

7. Practical Work (15CH)

Students will have some training on some selected solute and flow transport models to enhance
hands-on experiences for students.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Describe the main objectives and parts of water quality modelling
ƒ Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts within environmental modelling
(calibration, verification, validation, robustness, model error, oscillation, discretisations, and
to distinguish between deterministic and stochastic models)
ƒ Identify dominant processes and carry out sensitivity analyses
ƒ Mathematically formulate mass balances for environmental modelling purposes and for
simple systems, solve these analytically or numerically for steady state and dynamic
conditions
ƒ On an introductory level use at least one numerical tool for environmental modelling
ƒ Build their own models from mass balance equations
ƒ Have an appreciation for related environmental disciplines (geochemistry, microbiology,
ecology, hydrology, chemistry and physics).
ƒ Explain the key aspects of the biogeochemical cycles and be able to evaluate the cycles in
terms of turn-over-times, steady-state and dynamics;
ƒ Understand written descriptions of environmental modelling and on a basic level evaluate
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 ƒ On an introductory level, communicate environmental modelling for different users, and
describe the role of environmental modelling within research and development,
environmental issues (including risk) and policy issues.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals (including hands on with
some modelling software).
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Robinah Kulabako
Kalibbala Herbert Mpagi
Reading/Reference Materials
Jerald L. Schnoor (1996). Environmental Modelling-Fate and Transport of pollutants in water, air
and soil, McGraw John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 0-471-12436-2.
Steven C. Chapra (2008). Surface water quality modelling. Waveland Pr Inc. ISBN-13:978-
1577666059.
Zhen-Gang Ji (2008). Hydrodynamics and water quality: Modeling Rivers, Lakes and Estuaries.
Wiley-Interscience. ISBN-10:0470135433.
Wilbert Lick (2008). Sediment and Contaminant transport in Surface waters. CRC Press, 1st
Edition. ISBN-13:978-1420059878.

6.2.14 CIV7263 Policy, Laws and Institutions in Environmental Management (3 CU)

Course Description
The course provides theoretical background in the policies, laws and institutional framework
relevant to environmental legislation, protection and management in Uganda. The course provides
an overview of policies, laws and institutions for environmental management; Governance Issues,
Rights to a decent environment; Institutions and the law: Local, national and international law and
institutions (Transboundary watersheds: hydropolitics, human security, conflicts), The institutional
context: roles and responsibilities; Monitoring and enforcement, Productive sanitation and
wastewater re-use; Accessible and equitable distribution of Water and Sanitation Systems; Legal
concerns of global environmental change: UN and other Conventions.
Objectives
The main objective of the course is to equip graduate students of the Master of Science in Civil
Engineering degree programme with theoretical background on policies, laws and institutional
framework relevant to environmental legislation, protection and management in Uganda.

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 • be familiar with local, national and international policies, laws and institutional framework
for environmental management in Uganda and beyond.
• be aware of the environmental rights as well as issues of equity as captured in the
national, UN conventions and other relevant conventions,
• articulate negotiation issues of transboundary nature in regard to hydropolitics,
environmental protection and climate change.
Course Content
1. Introduction (5CH)
1.1 Overview of policies, laws and institutions in environmental management
1.2 Governance issues, rights to a decent environment, institutions and the law
1.3 Access and equitable distribution of water and sanitation systems.
2. Transboundary watersheds (15CH)
2.1 Local, national and international policies and institutions.
2.2 Hydropolitics, human security, conflicts
2.3 The institutional concept in national and international environmental management –
roles and responsibilities.
2.4 Monitoring and enforcement
3. Productive sanitation and wastewater reuse/reclamation (15CH)
3.1 Religious and socio-cultural issues
3.2 Protection of consumers and disclosure issues
3.3 Ethical and gender issues
3.4 Risk assessment and mitigation
4. Legal concerns of global Environmental Change (10CH)
4.1 Right to clean environment
4.2 UN and other conventions
4.3 Reducing emissions
4.4 The carbon foot print
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the students should be able to:
ƒ to interrelate institutions, policies and regulations related to environmental management at
local, national, regional and international level.
ƒ describe environmental rights as well as issues of equity as captured in the national, UN
conventions and other relevant conventions,
ƒ articulate negotiation issues of transboundary nature in regard to hydropolitics,
environmental protection and climate change.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, by Makerere University senior staff. Where
possible, practitioners in the field will be invited to give lectures and share experiences with the
course participants. Course delivery will be by use of state-of-the-art methods using power point
presentations and student centred/learner-centred methods pedagogy.
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Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, quizzes and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Charles Niwagaba
Dr. Robinah Kulabako
Herbert Mpagi Kalibbala
Reading/Reference Materials
1. Abernethy, C. 1997. Water Management in the 21st Century: Development and Cooperation
2/1997 Frankfurt.
2. Agreements relating to River Nile.
3. Anderson, F.R., Mandelkor, D.R. 1984. Environmental Protection: Law and Policy Little Brown
and Co.
4. Biswas, A. K. 1993. Management of International waters: Problems and Perceptive WR
development 9(a) p 1267-188.
5. Ministry of Health (MoH), 1999. National Health Policy, Ministry of Health, Government of
Uganda.
6. Ministry of Water, Lands and Environment (MWLE), 1999. Water Policy, Ministry of Water,
Land and Environment, Uganda.
7. NEMA 1995. The National Environment Statute, Government of Uganda.
8. NEMA 1997. Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines. NEMA, Uganda.
9. NEMA 1999. The National Environment (Waste Management) Regulations, Government of
Uganda.
10. NEMA 2003. The National Environment (Noise Standards and Control) Regulations,
Government of Uganda.
11. NEMA 2007. State of the Environment Report for Uganda; and all other updated versions of
the State of Environment Report for Uganda.
12. NEP, 1997
13. Nile Basin Initiative 2000.
14. The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, as at 15th February 2006, Government of Uganda.
15. The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.
16. The Public Health Act 1964 (Government of Uganda).
17. The Ugandan Water Act
18. The Water Statute 1995 (Government of Uganda).
19. The Workers' Compensation Act (Act 8), 2000.
20. UN conventions and Charters relating to environment and climate change.

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6.2.15 CIV7264 Water Quality Management (4 CU)
Course Description
This course is intended to make students appreciate the importance of water quality management,
physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water and their significance in different water
systems; Water quality monitoring and monitoring strategy; sources of contaminants; water quality
standards and indicators; Institutional and legal framework regarding water quality in Uganda and
Introduction to modeling of water quality in natural systems.
Objectives
• Introduce the concepts of water quality management and monitoring
• To understand the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water and their
significance
• To learn ways to improve water quality through treatment and management of
chemically and biologically polluted waters
• To appreciate the importance of water quality monitoring and development of
monitoring strategy
• Recognize the role of water quality guidelines and legislation in water quality
management
• Provide a practical understanding of the significance of water quality management to
society and the role of water practitioners in the management process
Course Content
1. Introduction (3CH)
2. General Water Quality Characteristics (6CH)
2.1 Physical water quality parameters
2.2 Chemical water quality parameters
2.3 Biological water quality parameters
3. Significance of the Characteristics of Water (8CH)
3.1 Water quality in rivers
3.2 Water quality in lakes and reservoirs
3.3 Water quality in groundwater aquifers
3.4 Water quality in aquaculture
4. Movement of contaminants in the environment (8CH)
4.1 Point Sources of Pollution
4.2 Non-point Sources of Pollution
4.3 Types of pollutants
¾ Municipal wastewater discharge
¾ Agriculture related water impurities
¾ Industrial related water impurities
5. Standards and criteria for drinking water/irrigation water/water in industry (4CH)
6. Institutional and legal framework regarding Water Quality Pollution control in
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7. Introduction to water quality monitoring techniques (8CH)
7.1 Design of water quality monitoring networks
7.2 Water quality sampling program
¾ Selection of sampling stations
¾ Sampling frequency
¾ Representative sampling
¾ Types of samples and preservation of samples
¾ Field quality assurance requirements
¾ Transportation and storage of samples
¾ Safety during field work
8. Modeling of water quality in natural systems (4CH)
9. Laboratory work (15CH)
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
ƒ Appreciation of the importance of water quality management and monitoring
ƒ Understanding of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water and their
significance
ƒ Recognition of the role of water quality guidelines and legislation in water quality
management in Uganda
ƒ Getting a practical understanding of the significance of water quality management to
society and the role of water practitioners in the management process
ƒ Getting appropriate skills for development of water quality monitoring strategies for
different water systems.
Mode of Delivery
The mode of delivery is through lectures, tutorials, laboratory work and case study project.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, tests and project
report) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 50% and final examination
will carry 50% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Robinah Kulabako
Dr. Charles NIwagaba
Mr. Herbert M. Kalibbala
Mr. Martin Tumutungire
References
Isobel W. Heathcote, (1998). Integrated watershed management: Principle and practice. John
Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Steven C. Chapra (2008). Surface water quality modelling. Waveland Pr Inc. ISBN-13:978-
1577666059.
Bartram J. and Balance R. (1996). Water Quality Monitoring: A practical guide to the design and
implementation of freshwater quality studies and monitoring programmes. E & FN Spon on behalf

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of UNESCO, WHO & UNEP. ISBN 0-419-22320-7.
APHA/AWWA/WEF (1999). Standard methods for the examination of water and wastewater, 20th
Edition. American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association and Water
Environment Federation (APHA/AWWA/WEF) Publication. Washington D.C, USA. ISBN-13:978-
0875532356.
Howard A. G. (2002). Water quality surveillance: A practical guide. WEDC, Loughborough. ISBN 1
84380 0039.
ARGOSS (2001). Guidelines for Assessing the Risk to Groundwater from On-site Sanitation.
British Geological Survey Commissioned Report, CR/01/142. National Environmental Research
Council, London.
Environmental Legislation of Uganda. National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA),
Uganda.
Summerfelt, Robert C. (n.d). Water quality considerations for aquaculture. Aquaculture Network
Information Centre (http://aquanics.org)

6.2.16 CIV 7238 Earth Structures (3 CU)

Course Description
The course provides participants with fundamentals and working tools needed for the design and
analyses of earth structures and earth retention systems. The course covers the selection, design
and performance of earth retention structures used for support of fills and excavations. Theory
regarding earth pressures and soil reinforcement interaction are covered. Some case histories
illustrating the selection, design and performance of various earth retaining structures
Objectives
• To introduce the participants to the various earth retention systems, their applicability,
limitations and design
• To introduce the participants to advanced analysis of the lateral earth pressures involving
friction as opposed to Rankine's smooth walls
Course Content
1. Introduction (5CH)
1.1 Types of earth retaining systems
1.1.1 Classification
1.1.2 Overview of fill wall systems
1.1.3 Overview of of cut wall systems
1.1.4 Selection of wall systems
2. Earth pressure theory (5CH)
2.1 Mohr's circle
2.2 At rest , active and passive earth pressures
2.3 Rankine thory. Influence of movement on earth pressures
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 2.5 Coloumb theory
2.6 The idea of roughness ratio
3. Design of externally stabilized fill walls (5CH)
3.1 External stability
3.2 Design of CIP gravity and semi-gravity walls
3.3 Design of modular gravity walls
4. Reinforcing elements (5CH)
4.1 Functions and types of geosynthetics
4.2 Polymers
4.3 Fundamentals of soil-reinforcement interaction
4.4 Mechanical properties of metallic and polymeric reinforcements
5. Design of internally stabilized fill walls (5CH)
5.1 Internal stability
5.2 Design of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls
5.3 Design of reinforced steep slopes
6. Design internally stabilized cut walls (5CH)
6.1 Design of soil nail walls
6.2 Other systems
7. Design of externally stabilized cut walls (5CH)
7.1 Design of sheet pile walls
7.2 Design of anchored walls
8. Advances in earth retention walls (5CH)
8.1 Construction aspects
8.2 Deformability analysis of earth retention systems
8.3 Performance monitoring of retaining structures
8.4 Bridge abutment
8.5 LRFD
9. Advances in soil-reinforcement systems (5CH)
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Identify the types, advantages and disadvantages of the different earth retaining systems (
e.g gravity structures, soil nailing et.c)
ƒ Quantify the lateral earth pressures associated with different earth retaining systems
ƒ Select the most technically appropriate and cost-effective type of retaining wall for a given
project based on a clear understanding of the many available systems
ƒ Use design tools for the analysis of both internal and external stability including use of
hand calculations and state-of -the art computer programs
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and self-study.
Reading material / References
Koerner R.B (2005): Designing with Geosynthetics. 5th Ed.. Prentice Hall
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Das, B.M (1999): Principles of Foundation Engineering, 4th Ed. Brooks/Cole Publishing
Tanyu B.F, Sabatini P.J, Berg R.R (2005). Earth Retaining Structures. Publication no. FHWA NHI-
05-046, National High Institute, US Dept. of Transportation

6.2.17 CIV7265 Ground Improvement (3 CU)

Course Description
This course will introduce students to the concepts underpinning a range of ground improvements
and soil remediation techniques and an appreciation of how these techniques are applied in
practice. It will cover important design and construction aspects associated with ground
improvement techniques including: mechanical methods, hydraulic methods, physical/chemical
methods, inclusions and soil remediation techniques.
Objectives
• To gain an understanding of the concepts behind a range of ground improvement and soil
remediation techniques.
• Describe advantages, disadvantages, and limitations for each ground improvement
method discussed.
• Ability to identify appropriate techniques for a range of ground and site conditions.
• Locate criteria to determine the applicability of each ground improvement method for a
specific project and soil condition under consideration.
Course Content
1. Introduction to Ground improvement (1CH)
2. Mechanical methods (10CH)
2.1 Compaction
2.2 Explosives
2.3 Vibro-floation
2.4 Vibro-replacement
3. Hydraulic methods (10CH)
3.1 Groundwater lowering
3.2 Preloading
3.3 electroosmosis
4. Physical/chemical methods (8CH)
4.1 Admixtures
4.2 Grouting
4.3 Freezing
5. Inclusions (8CH)
5.1 Reinforcements
5.2 Geosynthetics
5.3 Soil nailing
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Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
• Understand the different soil improvement methods; the degree to which soil
properties may be improved; and the benefits involved.
• Design ground improvement projects as well as be able to advise regarding value
engineering to save cost and obtain maximum benefits for the specific project.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials, and self-study of case-histories.
Reading material / References
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (1999) Guidelines on ground improvement for structures and
facilities, Department of The Army, ETL 1110-1-185.
Charles, J. A. (1993): Building on Fill: Geotechnical Aspects, BRE Report CI/SFB C (D) (J12).
Clarke, B.G., Jones, C.J.F.P., Moffat, A.I.B. (eds.) (1993): Engineered Fills, p.553, Thomas
Telford.
Holtz, R.D. (ed.) (1988): Geosynthetics for Soil Improvement, ASCE Special Publication No.18
Jones, C.J.F.P. (1996): Earth Reinforcement and Soil Structures, Thomas Telford
Manfred Housman, (1990): Engineering Principles of Ground Modification, McGraw Hill, p.632.
Harris et al., (1996): Land Restoration and Reclamation: Principles and Practice.
Sarsby, R., (2000): Environmental Geotechnics, Thomas Telford Publishing, London.
Craig R.F., Soil Mechanics, 7th Edition

6.2.18 CIV7266 Laboratory and Field Soil Investigations (4 CU)

Course Description
The course aims at equipping the participants with comprehensive knowledge of the mechanical
properties of soils. The course gives a theoretical background as practical aspects of the
mechanical properties of soils covered though lectures, field and laboratory exercises. Planning of
site investigations and preparation of Geotechnical reports are covered in this course. Obtaining
suitable design parameters for Geotechnical work is also discussed but no design work is
undertaken.
Objectives
• To introduce the participants to the purpose of soil investigations, the different field
techniques and their limitations
• To understand the plan and design of site investigations; what should be done, who should
be involved and the extent of the investigations
• To introduce the participants to the routine laboratory tests, strength tests, deformation and
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 • To train participants in writing Geotechnical investigation reports.
Course Content
1. Introduction (10CH)
1.1 Purpose of soil investigations.
1.2 Codes of Practice: the Euro code, BS, etc.
1.3 Planning site investigations
2. Field Investigations (10CH)
2.1 Field sounding techniques and their limitations
2.2 Soil sampling techniques
2.3 Obtaining in situ soil parameters of strength, deformation, permeability
2.4 Introduction to geophysical techniques and their limitations
3. Laboratory Investigations (10CH)
3.1 Index and classification soil tests
3.2 Shear strength tests using the Direct shear box, simple shear and triaxial
3.3 Deformation behaviour of soil using the incremental and CRS oedometer
3.4 Response of soil to compaction
3.5 Determination of permeability
3.5 Aspects of soil disturbance and their influence on test results

4. Obtaining design parameters from investigation data (8CH)

5. Preparation of Geotechnical Reports (7CH)
6. Practical sessions in the lab (15CH)
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Plan and design site investigations for moderately large civil engineering projects
ƒ Select appropriate field and laboratory investigative procedures that suit the desired
purpose
ƒ Understand the mechanical behaviour of soils and henceforth select suitable design
parameters for use in LE and FE codes.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials, field and laboratory exercises. The
course will involve a Site Investigation Project with regular colloquia with presentation and
discussion of test results.
Reading material / References
There are many books that cover the material included in this course. These generally have titles
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6.2.19 CIV7267 Slope Stability (3 CU)
Course Description
This course focuses on stability of natural slopes and stability considerations related to man-made
cuts and fills. Focus will be on the conditions up to and until the slide is initiated. Post-failure
description and mass transport will not be handled. The course participants will be introduced to
the different slide mechanisms and the conditions of their occurrence. Theory and principles
governing stability of slopes will be handled ranging from simple hand calculations to finite element
simulations. The course will also include some international case records of landslides.
Objectives
• Gain knowledge of the effective engineering approaches for identifying and analyzing
unstable slopes.
• Understand the different slide mechanisms
• Understand how landslides and other slope displacements due to natural causes and
human activities are identified and mitigated against.
• Understand the different slope stabilization techniques, their applicability and limitations.
• Introduce the participants to LE and FE-codes commonly used in analyzing slope stability.
Course Content
1. Introduction (1CH)
2. Limit analysis techniques of analyzing slopes (10CH)
3. Use of stability charts to assess slope stability (10CH)
4. Deterministic and probabilistic approaches in slope stability (7CH)
5. Rock stability assessments (5CH)
6. FE analysis of slopes (6CH)
7. Slope monitoring techniques (3CH)
8. Slope stabilization techniques (3CH)
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Identify the different slide mechanisms; their geotechnical-triggering factors,
characteristics
ƒ Understand the various analysis techniques and the principles and methods of slope
stabilization.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials, self-study of case-histories and
computer trainings on how to use FE and LE-codes.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
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Dr. Denis Kalumba
Reading material / References
Holtz. R. and Kovacs. W. (1981): An introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, Prentice-Hall,Inc.
Abrahamson W. Lee, Boyce. M. Glenn, Thomas. S. Lee, Sharma Sunil, and: Slope Stability and
Stabilization methods, 2nd Ed. John Wiley and sons.
Bromhead, E. N. (1986): The Stability of Slopes, Surrey Univ Press.
Duncan. J. Michael and Wright. G. Stephen : Introduction to Soil strength and slope stability, Wiley
and Sons.
Craig R.F., Soil Mechanics, 7th Edition

6.2.20 CIV7249 Hydraulic Engineering (4 CU)

Course Description
This course exposes students to the application of mathematical and scientific principles in
hydraulics to the planning, modelling, design, development and operational evaluation of systems
that are applied in collecting, storing, moving, conserving and controlling water. The course covers
aspects of drainage and flood protection, hydraulic structures, sediment transport, and hydraulic
machines.
Course Objectives
The course is intended to provide the student with:
• an advanced understanding of hydraulics as applied to the environment and to Civil
Engineering works.
• an overview of the main components of hydraulic structures
• ability to dimension all parts of hydraulic systems in channels and rivers
• an understanding of design, operation and application of hydraulic structures
• ability to evaluate planning, design, operation and performance of implicating hydraulic
systems in an overall context of a fluvial system.
• an understanding of the use of hydraulic machines in Civil Engineering projects.
• ability to utilize their hands-on experience in the step-by-step modeling procedure
(geometry, bathymetry, boundary conditions, forcing) needed to carry out a practical study
with MIKE11, SOBEK 1D or HEC-RAS package
• ability to apply physical models in planning of hydraulic systems
Course Content
1. Introduction (7CH)
1.1 Historical development
1.2 Application of hydraulics
1.3 Hydrometry

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4.2 Sediment properties
4.2 Mechanics of sediment transport in Channels and rivers
4.2 Sediment-Load measurement
4.3 Mechanism of sedimentation in reservoirs
4.4 Sediment control measures

3. Advanced hydraulic structures (10CH)

4.1 Flow regulation structures
4.2 Flow measuring structure
4.3 Discharge structures
4.4 Hydraulic and Structural Dimensioning
4.5 Design Criteria for Flood Protection Structures
4.6 Design Criteria for Vertical and Stepped Weirs (Application of Blight’s and Lane’s
methods)
4.7 Structural and Geotechnical Aspects related to Dam Engineering.

4. Pumping Stations (6CH)

5.1 Types of Pumps and their Operation
5.2 Pump Characteristics
5.3 Pump and the Pipe System
5.4 Pump Selection
5.5 Methods of Flow Control
5.6 Water Hammer

5. Mathematical modelling (6CH)

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Hydraulic problems described by ordinary differential equations
6.3 Case Study: 1-D Mathematical Model
6.4 Case Study: 2-D Mathematical Model

6. Physical modelling (10CH)

6.1 Introduction (Application areas and Limitations)
6.2 Elements of the Dimensional Analysis
6.3 Theory Hydraulic Model Investigations
6.4 Dimensional Analysis in Derivation of Mechanical Similarity Laws
6.5 Application of Navier-Stokes Equations to Derive Mechanical Similarity
Hydrodynamics
6.6 Analogy of Electrical and Hydraulic Phenomena
6.7 Models of Hydraulic Structures
6.8 Case Study and Design Procedure
6.8 Consideration about Scale Effects and Scale Selection
6.10 River Models with Fixed Bed

7. Laboratory practice and Field work (30CH)

6.1 Design of hydraulic experiments
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6.3 Flow measurement in the Field
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
• Apply hydraulic principles to evaluate planning, design, operation and performance of
implicating hydraulic systems in an overall context of a fluvial system.
• Carry out assessment and design of complex hydraulic systems
• Carry out independent experimental assessment of hydraulic problems through application
of both
Mathematical and Physical models
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Max Kigobe
Mr. Apollo Buregyeya
Mr. Michael Kizza
Reading/Reference Materials
Jorde, K., Sommer, F. 2006: Design of Hydraulic Structures – Hydro Power Schemes.
Fluid Mechanics, Douglas J F, Gasiorek J M, and Swaffield J A, Longman.
Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chadwick A, and Morfett J., E & FN Spon -
Chapman & Hall.
McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering/Math; 2 edition (March 23, 2009)
Hubert Chanson, 2004: Hydraulics of Open Channel Flow: An Introduction - Basic Principles,
Sediment Motion, Hydraulic Modeling, Design of Hydraulic Structures (Second Edition),
Butterworth Heinemann, UK
Terry Sturm, 2009; Open Channel Hydraulics; McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 2 edition
Romuald Szymkiewicz, 2010; Numerical Modeling in Open Channel Hydraulics (Water Science
and Technology Library) Springer; 1st Edition.

6.2.21 CIV7252 Urban Hydrology (3 CU)

Course Description
This course is intended to make students appreciate the methods used in the analysis and design
of urban hydraulic structures. It will deal with river flood management and flood management in

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Objectives
• To learn about urban infrastructure and water systems
• To learn about analytical methods in urban hydrology and their applications.
• To learn about design standards and methods for urban hydraulic structures
• To learn about flood management in rivers and urban areas
• To learn about integrated urban water management and case studies.
Course Content
1. Urban Water (6CH)
1.1 Urban Development
1.2 Urban Infrastructure Planning
1.3 Urban Water Systems
2. Analytical Methods (9CH)
2.1 Data requirements
2.2 Rainfall Runoff Models
2.3 Statistical Methods - Frequency Analysis
3. Hydraulic Structures (9CH)
3.1 Design Standards and Methods
3.2 Storm water
3.3 Wastewater
3.4 Combined Sewers
4. River Flood Management (6CH)
4.1 Structural Measures
4.2 Non Structural Measures
4.3 Evaluating Flood damage
5. Flood Management in Urban Drainage (6CH)
5.1 Management of drainage systems
5.2 Sustainable Management
5.3 Control Measures
7. Integrated Urban Water Management (6CH)
7.1 Management Phases
7.2 Urban and Watershed Management
7.3 Storm water Management
7.4 Operations and Maintenance
8. Case Studies (3CH)
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ appreciate urban infrastructure and water systems
ƒ understand the methods used in the analysis of hydrologic variables.
ƒ understand design standards and methods for urban hydraulic structures
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Mode of teaching/delivery
The mode of delivery is through lectures and tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Max Kigobe
Mr. Michael Kizza
Dr. Albert Rugumayo
Reading/Reference Materials
Shaw, E.M., Hydrology in Practice, Chapman and Hall, 1994, London, UK
Mansell, M.G. Rural and Urban Hydrology, Thomas Telford, 2003, London, UK
Subramanya, K., Engineering Hydrology, 2nd Edition 2001,Tata McGraw Hill, New Dehli, India.
Haan, C.T. Statistical Methods in Hydrology, Iowa University Press 2002, Iowa, USA
Wilson, E.M., Engineering Hydrology, 4th Edition, Macmillan, 1996, London, UK.
Duggal, K.N., Soni, J.P., Elements of Water Resources Engineering, New Age Publishers, 2007,
Dehli, India.
Singh, V. P. Hydrologic Systems, Prentice-Hall Englewood Cliffs, 1989 New Jersey, USA
Watkins L.H, Fiddes D., Highway and Urban Hydrology in the Tropics. Pentech Press, 1984,
London, UK.
Rugumayo, A.I., Lecture Notes, An Introduction to Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering,
Lecture Notes, Kampala, 2010
Tucci, C.E.M., Urban Flood Management, the World Meteorological Organization and Cap-Net
International Network for Capacity Building in Integrated Water Resources Management,
2007,Geneva, Switzerland.
Butler,D., Davies, J.W., Urban Drainage, E& FN Spon,2000, London, UK
Novotny, V., Ed. Non-point Pollution and Urban Storm Water Management, Vol 9 Technomic
Publishing Company, 1995, Pennsylvania, USA
Kolsky P., Storm Drainage, An Engineering Guide to the Low Cost Evaluation of System
Performance in the Tropics, Intermediate Technology Publications, 1999, London, UK.
Tucci, C.E.M., Urban Drainage in Humid Tropics, International Hydrological Programme,
UNESCO, 2001, Paris.

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6.2.22 CIV7268 GIS System for Water Resources (4 CU)
Course Description
Most Water Resources' project involve the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Such
projects require extensive knowledge and the use and GIS for spatial manipulation of natural
resources while ensuring effective Water resources Manipulation. Although the modelling of water
resources bases on GIS is rather complex and yet a recent approach compared to conceptual
methods, it enables detailed representation of several hydrological processes such as flows over
the surface and underground.
Objectives
The course is intended to provide the student with:
• Use of GIS for Hydrological and Hydraulics representation
• Use of GIS for surface and subsurface modelling
• Use of GIS for spatial representation of surface and subsurface water resources
Course Content
1. Definition of Geographical information system (4CH)
1.1 GIS Definition
1.2 Benefits
1.3 Applications
1.4 GIS Applications in Water Resources Engineering
2. Representation of Space (6CH)
2.1 Modelling and Abstraction
2.2 Spatial Paradigms - Objects/Fields
2.3 Vector Data Model
2.4 Raster Data Model
2.5 TIN/Digital Elevation (surface) Modelling
3. GIS Spatial Operation (6CH)
3.1 Vector (editing features; Intersecting Features; Union Features; Dissolving Features,
etc)
3.2 Raster Analysis (Simple arithmetic operations e.g. addition, differencing, DVI)
3.3 Focal, local and zonal functions
4. GIS Database Development (6CH)
4.1 Conceptual Modelling
4.2 Logical modelling
4.3 Physical modelling
4.4 Modelling spatial features- Topology
4.5 Comparison of modelling techniques for spatial and descriptive databases
5. Data Capturing and Management for Water Resources (10CH)
5.1 Techniques for data capture
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5.2 Using Secondary Method
o Digitising techniques in water resources
5.3 GIS Integration Issues
o Spatial reference Systems
o Datums, Projections, Coordinate systems
o The UTM and associated data integration issues in Uganda
6. Spatial Data Analysis (6CH)
7. GIS-Based Water Resources Modeling Programmes (7CH)
Case Studies (Land Information Systems, Soil information systems, Digital Elevation
Models and Integrated Modelling
8. GIS based Water Resources Modelling Project (15CH)
Individual projects in Water Resources for Surface and Groundwater using GIS bases
programmes such as SWAT.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
• Have a basic understanding of GIS and GIS data model
• Develop using GIS, a water resources model and how to manage this in GIS
• Undertake spatial analysis of water resources data in GIS
• Appreciate the use of GIS in water resources management
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and practicals.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Max Kigobe
Dr. Bennie Mangeni
Reading/Reference Materials
David R. Maidment (Ed.) (2002). Arc Hydro: GIS for Water Resources – DVD ROM. ESRI Press.
ISBN-10:9781589480346, ISBN-13:978-1589480346.
John G. Lyon (Ed.) (2002). GIS for Water Resource and Watershed Management. CRC Press.
ISBN-10:0415286077, ISBN-13:978-0415286077.
David J. Maguire, Michael F. Goodchild and Michael Batty (Eds) (2005). GIS Spatial Analysis and
Modeling. ESRI Press, ISBN-10:9781589481305, ISBN-13:978-1589481305.
Christopher Lloyd (2010). An introduction for GIS users. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN-
10:9780199554324, ISBN-13:978-0199554324.
David R. Maidment and Dean Djokic (Eds) (2000). Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling support with
Geographic Information Systems. ESRI Press. ISBN-10:1879102803, ISBN-13:978-1879102804

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6.2.23 CIV7269 Hydrological Data Processing and Modelling (4 CU)
Course Description
The course provides fundamental knowledge and practical understanding for the common
statistical techniques of data processing in hydrology and water engineering. This knowledge and
understanding must allow the students to select and apply most appropriate techniques to
summarize and organize data. It also allows them to have an insight in the limitations of data
collection, and the corresponding consequences for water management and engineering.
Objectives
The course is intended to enable the student to:
• process hydrological data from field form into usable form
• classify different types of hydrological models, when and how to use them
• understand general equations and subroutines which are used to describe a hydrological
model
• use some hydrological models for predictions of flows and water management.

Course Content
1. Types of hydrological data (3CH)
2. Measurement of hydrological variables (4CH)
3. Use of information technology for hydrological data processing (5CH)
4. Evapotranspiration in hydrological modeling (4CH)
5. Model calibration and validation methods (4CH)
6. Stochastic models (5CH)
7. Conceptual models (HBV, WASMOD) (4CH)
8. Physically based models (SWAT) (4CH)
9. Prediction in ungauged basins (4CH)
10. Hydrological models in climate change studies (4CH)
11. Model Applications (4CH)
12. Laboratory practice (data processing, hydrological modelling) (15CH)
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Process raw hydrological data using state-of-the-art techniques
ƒ Understand the factors used in the selection of hydrological models and their limitations
ƒ Build simple hydrological models
ƒ Use advanced hydrological models for solving water resources problems
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, practicals tutorials.
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Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Max Kigobe
Mr. Michael Kizza
Reading/Reference Materials
Hydrology in Practice, Elizabeth M. Shaw et al., 4th Edition
Distributed Hydrological Modelling, by Michael B Abbott, Jens Christian Refsgaard, Springer
Hydrological Modelling, by Frederic P Miller, Bertrams Print

6.2.24 CIV7270 Groundwater Hydrology (3 CU)

Course Description
The course provides fundamental knowledge and practical understanding for the occurrence of
groundwater in an area, citing of wells and main tools in groundwater investigation. This
knowledge and understanding allows students to select and apply most appropriate techniques in
assessing the groundwater potential of an area and optimal siting of wells.
Objectives
The course is intended to provide the student with:
• Identification methods for areas of high groundwater potential
• Techniques for appropriately siting wells
• Well construction and development techniques
• Application of well hydraulic equations
• Techniques for determination well characteristics
• Groundwater investigation methods
Course Content
1. Basic concepts of hydrology/geohydrology
2. Origin of groundwater
3. Groundwater flow and measurement
4. Darcy’s Law
5. Basic equations of groundwater flow
6. General Flow equations
7. Laplace equation
8. Confined and unconfined aquifers
9. Water well design
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12. Remote Sensing in groundwater investigation
13. Satellite data in groundwater investigation
14. Use of isotopes in groundwater investigation
15. Ground geophysics
16. Natural and artificial groundwater recharge
17. Groundwater modeling techniques
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Apply various techniques to identify the groundwater resources potential of an area
ƒ Appropriately site wells in an area
ƒ Evaluate the various techniques in groundwater investigation
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and field exercises.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Mangeni Bennie
Dr. Max Kigobe
Reading/Reference Materials
David A Chin (2006), Water Resources Engineering, Prentice Hall,NJ
Fetter CW (1994), Applied Hydrology, Macmillan Publishing Company
Dingman LS (1993), Physical Hydrology, Prentice Hall, NJ
Maidment D (1992), Handbook of Hydrology
Walton WC (1970), Groundwater Resources Evaluation
Todd D K (1959), Groundwater Hydrology, John Wiley &Sons NJ

6.2.25 CIV 7243 Structural Design of Pavements (3 CU)

Course Description
This course covers aspects on design of new pavements through simple and easily applied
methods for determining appropriate pavement structures for the expected design criteria. The
process of design entails selection of possible structural configurations that should meet the design
criteria. Suggested designs are checked against mechanistic analysis methods for suitability.
Objectives
The aims of this course are to:
• Evaluate response of the pavement to traffic loads,
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Course Content
1. Pavement design philosophy (2CH)
1.1 Pavement types
1.2 Wheel loads and pressures
1.3 Design factors
1.4 Distresses
1.5 The design process
1.6 Performance – serviceability concept
2. Stresses and strains in flexible and rigid pavements (6CH)
2.1 Layered systems
2.2 Multi layered systems
2.3 Visco-elastic systems
2.4 Sources of stresses in rigid pavements
3. Traffic consideration in design (7CH)
3.1 Equivalent single wheel load
3.2 Equivalent wheel load factor
3.3 Aircraft wander
3.4 Variable traffic
4. Engineering characteristics and use of pavement Materials (7CH)
4.1 Soil classifications – AASHTO and FAA
4.2 Characterization parameters
4.3 Layer materials – Surfacing, Base, Subbase and subgrade
4.4 Material variability
5. Design of flexible highway pavements (8CH)
5.1 Mechanistic methods
5.2 Empirical methods
5.3 Design methods – AASHTO and MoWT
6. Design of rigid highway pavements (6CH)
6.1 Design factors
6.2 Reinforcement
6.3 Design methods
7. Design of flexible airport pavements (5CH)
7.1 FAA method
7.2 Other methods
8. Design of rigid airport pavements (4CH)
8.1 Modulus of rupture
8.2 Design charts
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
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ƒ Define the nominal operating climate (wet or dry).
ƒ Determine any practical aspects which will influence the design selection.
ƒ Select possible pavement structures.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, short classroom exercises,
group discussions among the students and projects aimed at solving real life problems. Solving
real life problems in each theme or a number of topics will enhance the students’ understanding of
the problem based learning techniques.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, project work and a written examination. Course work will carry a total of 40% and
written examination carries 60%. Coursework marks will be divided into; Assignments 5%, Tests
10% and Practical Work 25%.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Umaru Bagampadde
Reading/Reference Materials
A guide to the structural design of bitumen-surfaced roads in tropical and sub-tropical countries.
1993. Crowthorne, UK: Transport Research Laboratory.
Code of Practice for Pavement Rehabilitation. 1998. Maputo, Mozambique: Southern Africa
Transport and Communications Commission (SATCC).
Structural design of flexible pavements for inter-urban and rural roads. 1996. Pretoria, SA:
Department of Transport. (Technical Recommendations for Highways Draft TRH4).
Subsurface drainage for road. 1994. Pretoria, SA: Department of Transport. (Technical
Recommendations for Highways Draft TRH15).
Surfacing seals for rural and urban roads. 1998. Pretoria, SA: Department of Transport. (Technical
Recommendations for Highways Draft TRH3).
Standard specifications for road and bridge works. 1998. Maputo, Mozambique: Southern Africa
Transport and Communications Commission (SATCC).
American association of state highway and transportation Officials (1993). AASHTO Guide for
Design of Pavement Structures.
Cement and concrete association of Australia (1997). Interim Concrete roads manual.
E. J. Yoder and M. W. Witczak (1975). Principles of pavement design, second, 2nd Edition.
Huang Y. H., Pavement Analysis and Design, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey,
07458, (1993).

6.2.26 CIV 7244 Performance and Rehabilitation of Pavements (4 CU)

Course Description
This course covers pavement performance aspects, evaluation and rehabilitation activities
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conditions so require. These activities may be divided into cyclic and reactive work types. Typical
periodic maintenance works include overlay works on paved roads and regravelling on unpaved
roads.
Objectives
The aims of this course are to:
• Assess the condition of the pavement during its service life,
• Evaluate performance in terms of distresses of the pavement,
• Assess remedial economical methods of rehabilitation.
Course Content
1. Performance indicators for pavement systems (6CH)
1.1 Serviceability concepts
1.2 Roughness measurements
1.3 Distresses
2. Quality control in construction (7CH)
2.1 Field management of construction
2.2 Quality control and assurance
2.3 Testing and QC Charts
3. Plant in road construction (7CH)
3.1 Plant types
3.2 HMA facilities
3.3 Transportation and lay-down operations
3.4 Compaction
4. Maintenance programmes (6CH)
4.1 Labour based
4.2 Machine based),
5. Rehabilitation of highway and airport pavement systems (9CH)
5.1 Maintenance – Preventive/corrective
5.2 Rehabilitation
5.3 Recycling
5.4 Overlays
6. Nondestructive techniques (6CH)
6.1 Structural evaluation
6.2 Back calculation
7. Computer applications (4CH)
7.1 Pavement evaluation
7.2 Maintenance
8. Practicals (15CH)
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
ƒ Response of the pavement to traffic wheel loads
ƒ Assess the need and level of rehabilitation intervention
ƒ Recommend the most viable method for rehabilitation
Mode of teaching/delivery
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case studies, group discussions among the students and projects aimed at solving real life
problems.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, project work and presentations and a written examination. Course work will carry a
total of 40% and written examination carries 60%.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Umaru Bagampadde
Reading/Reference Materials
De Beer, M. 1991. Use of the dynamic cone penetrometer in the design of road structures.
Proceedings of the 10th Regional Conference for Africa on Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Engineering. Maseru, Lesotho.
Draft guidelines on the use of bitumen emulsion treated materials. 1998. Cape Town, SA. Southern
African Bitumen Association (Sabita).

Semmelink, C.J. 1991. The effect of material properties on the compactibiliy of some untreated
road building materials. PhD dissertation, University of Pretoria, South Africa.

6.2.27 CIV 7245 Pavement Materials (4 CU)

Course Description
This course covers the characteristics of various materials that may be used in a pavement
structure, performance prediction based on material characteristics, material recyclability, quality
control and selection for maintenance and rehabilitation.
Objectives
The aims of this course are to:
• Understand the methods used to test for material characteristics
• Determine methods used to model material behaviour in pavements
• The quality control procedures in material production and application
Course Content
1. The nature, engineering characteristics, testing, and selection of materials for
highway and airport pavements (7CH)
1.1 Bitumen – properties, tests and grading
1.2 Aggregates - properties, tests and grading
1.3 Sands – properties and tests
1.4 Additives and modifiers (Mineral and liquid)
1.5 Others
2. Bituminous Materials (9CH)
2.1 Composition,
2.2 Physical Behavior,
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2.5 Performance
3. Concrete and mix design (9CH)
3.1 Production of concrete
3.2 Conditions under production
3.3 Mix design
4. Durability of concrete and asphalt mixes (8CH)
4.1 Performance
4.2 Concrete failures
5. Recycling of pavement materials (8CH)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Candidates for recycling
5.3 Design considerations
5.4 Production of recycled mixtures
6. Recent developments in pavement materials (4CH)
6.1 Latest equipment
6.2 Latest tests
7. Practicals (15CH)
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
ƒ Test of characteristics of the materials
ƒ Determine material suitability for a particular setting based on its characteristics,
ƒ Assess methods for improvement of material performance.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, short classroom exercises,
practicals, and projects aimed at solving real life problems.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, practicals and a written examination. Course work will carry a total of 40% and written
examination carries 60%. Coursework marks will be divided into; Assignments 5%, Tests 10% and
Practical Work 25%.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Umaru Bagampadde
Reading/Reference Materials
Roberts, R. L., Kandhal, P. S., Brown, E. R., Hot Mix Asphalt Materials, Mixture Design, and
Construction, NAPA Publication, Library Of Congress, 1991.
Whiteoak D., 1991, The Shell Bitumen Handbook, Shell Bitumen UK.

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6.2.28 CIV 7246 Transportation Planning and Modelling (3 CU)
Course Description
This course covers the fundamental principles of planning for and modeling transportation in a
complex fabric of society involving diverse activity systems and economies.
Objectives
The aims of this course are to:
• Assess the methods using in planning for transportation systems in society.
• The course will introduce methods and techniques for modeling and analysis of
components and systems for transportation.
Course Content
1. Comprehensive transportation planning (6CH)
1.1 The process of planning
1.2 Short, medium and long term planning
2. Transportation surveys (20CH)
2.1 Traffic surveys
2.2 Socio-economic surveys
2.3 O-D studies
2.4 Modal split
2.5 Network assignment
2.6 Planning and choice models
3. Traffic forecasting (7CH)
3.1 Forecasting models
3.2 Forecasting parameters
4. Transportation land use modeling (6CH)
4.1 Inter zonal planning considerations
4.2 Legislation
5. Travel evaluation and demand estimation (6CH)
5.1 Demand and supply
5.2 Urban transport considerations
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
ƒ Identify and explain the transportation planning process for both short and long ranges.
ƒ Determine outcomes from the generic 4 step transportation process – Generation,
distribution, modal split and network assignment.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, classroom exercises, term projects
aimed at solving real life problems and group discussions among the students. The lecture material
will be availed to the students in advance to enable them have prior reading. Solving real life
problems in each theme or a number of topics will enhance the students’ understanding of the
problem based learning techniques.
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Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, project work and presentations and a written examination. Course work will carry a
total of 40% and written examination carries 60%. Coursework marks will be divided into;
Assignments 5%, Tests 10% and Practical Work 25%.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Umaru Bagampadde
Reading/Reference Materials
Michael Meyer, Eric J. Miller. Urban Transportation Planning, McGraw-Hill, 2nd edition, 2000. ISBN
0072423323
Ascott, Elizabeth. 2006. Benefit Cost Analysis of Wonderworld Drive Overpass in San Marcos,
Texas. Applied Research Project. Texas State University. http://ecommons.txstate.edu/arp/104/
Arentze T and Timmermans H (2000). "A Learning-Based Transportation Oriented Simulation
System". Transport Res B-Meth 38: 613–633.
Shiftan Y. (2000). "The advantage of activity-based modeling for air-quality purposes: theory vs
practice and future needs". Innovation 13 (1): 95–110.
Beckx C, Arentze T, Int Panis L, Janssens D, Vankerkom J, Wets G (2009). "An integrated activity-
based modeling framework to assess vehicle emissions: approach and application". Environment
and Planning B: Planning and Design 36 (6): 1086–1102.
Paul H. Wright and Norman J. Ashford, Transportation Engineering, planning and design, fourth
edition. Pgs 189-192

6.2.29 CIV7271 Mix design/Bituminous and Concrete (3 CU)

Course Description
This course sets guidance and recommendations relating to procedures used to determine mixture
component material quality as well as the proportions in which they are supposed to be mixed. The
result of the mix design process is a job-mix formula (JMF), a starting point for the contractor in
producing material mixtures for a project. The responsible engineer and contractor generally verify
the JMF based on plant-produced mixture from a trial batch. If the JMF fails the verification check
using the trial batch, the JMF is adjusted or the mix may be redesigned. Additional plant-produced
trial batches are run until the JMF is verified. During the project execution, the JMF may be
modified without developing a new mix design to achieve specified requirements as long as
adjustments do not exceed tolerances established within the applicable mix specification.
Objectives
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the asphalt concrete, and Portland
cement concrete and some additives used in the highway infrastructure. The course covers the
classical methods plus newly developed methods used for asphalt concrete and Portland cement
concrete and high performance concrete.
Course Content
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8.2 Advent of modern methods
2. Mix types (7CH)
8.3 Large stone mixes
8.4 Dense graded mixes
3. Asphalt Mix design methods (7CH)
8.5 Hubbard – Field methods
8.6 Hveem method
8.7 Marshall Method
8.8 Superpave method
4. Portland Concrete Design methods (6CH)
5. Characterization methods (9CH)
8.9 Asphalt concrete
8.10 Portland Cement Concrete
6. Practical Sessions (20CH)
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
ƒ Judiciously select the right materials
ƒ Determine the right material proportions for proper performance
Mode of teaching/delivery
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, short classroom exercises,
group discussions among the students and projects aimed at solving real life problems.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, project work and presentations and a written examination. Course work will carry a
total of 40% and written examination carries 60%.
Proposed Staff
Dr. U. Bagampadde
Ms. M. Namutebi
Dr. A. G. Kerali
Reading/Reference Materials
Hot Mix Asphalt Materials, Mixture Design, and Construction, (second edition) by F.L. Roberts,
P.S. Kandhal, E.R. Brown, D.Y. Lee, and T.W. Kennedy; NAPA Research and Education
Foundation, 5100 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, Maryland 20706-4413. Phone: 301-731-4748, 2nd ed.,
1996.
Background of SUPERPAVE Asphalt Binder Test Methods, R.B. McGennis, S. Shuler, H.U. Bahia,
Asphalt Institute, Lexington Kentucky, 1994.
Background of SUPERPAVE Asphalt Mixture Design and Analysis, R.B. McGennis, R.M.
Anderson, T.W. Kennedy, M. Solaimanian, Asphalt Institute, Kentucky, 1995.
Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, S.H. Kosmatka and W.C. Panarese,13th ed., Portland
Cement Association, Skokie, Illinois, 1988.

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Teaching the Materials Science, Engineering, and Field Aspects of Concrete, Seventh Annual
ACBM/PCA Undergraduate Faculty Enhancement Workshop, Purdue University, 2000.

6.2.30 CIV 7272 Traffic Systems Analysis (3 CU)

Course Description
This course covers a field which draws on engineering, economics, operations research, political
science, psychology, management, and other disciplines. The course considers intercepting and
examining traffic flows in order to deduce information from patterns in communication.
Objectives
The aims of this course are to:
1. Develop an understanding of how quantitative models and tools can be used to analyze
and evaluate transport and traffic systems, and in particular with respect to the
implementation of different ITS systems.
2. Gain fundamental knowledge in modelling theory.
3. Overview the market of relevant modelling tools and software.
4. Acquire insight in how to use relevant modelling tools and software in practice.
Course Content
1. Application of systems approach to transportation (7 CH)
1.1 The challenge of transportation
1.2 The transportation system
1.3 System options
1.4 Consequences of transportation - impacts
2. Determination of transportation demand and supply (8CH)
2.1 Prediction of flows
2.2 Other elements of prediction
2.3 Human behaviour – Individual and Aggregate
2.4 Behavioural models
3. The equilibrium process (8CH)
3.1 Service and demand functions
3.2 Flow patterns
3.3 System models
4. Transportation system evaluation (8CH)
4.1 Disaggregate prediction of behavior
4.2 Variations in Level of Service
4.3 Aggregate prediction of behavior
4.4 Elasticity of demand
5. Cost-effectiveness techniques (8CH)
5.1 Benefit Costs Analysis
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5.4 Equivalent annual cost method
5.5 Net present value method
6. Use of optimization techniques in transportation (6CH)
6.1 Minimization/Maximization methods
6.2 Practical examples
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, a student should be able to:
ƒ Determine the demand for traffic.
ƒ Apply modeling in assessing flow.
ƒ Planning for traffic movements.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The teaching of students will be conducted through lectures, tutorials, short classroom exercises,
case studies, group discussions among the students and projects aimed at solving real life
problems. The lecture material will be availed to the students in advance to enable them have prior
reading. Solving real life problems in each theme or a number of topics will enhance the students’
understanding of the problem based learning techniques.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through coursework which will include assignments, class room and take
home tests, project work and presentations and a written examination. Course work will carry a
total of 40% and written examination carries 60%. Coursework marks will be divided into;
Assignments 5%, Tests 10% and Practical Work 25%.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Umaru Bagampadde
Godfrey Mwesige
Reading/Reference Materials
M L Manheim. Fundamentals of transportation systems analysis Vol.1. MIT Press, 1978.

6.3 Semester III

6.3.1 CIV8101 Seminar Series (2 CU)

Course Description
The course helps students to strengthen their ability to do guided research, make a report on
technical issues and present these issues in a scientific set up. While lecturers will give the
students guidelines on the topics to research on, they will not formally teach them in class.
However, what is expected out of the students will be explicitly given to them and examined.

Objectives
The aims of the course are:

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 • To develop the students’ ability to search for and internalize scientific academic material;
• To develop the student’s skills in technical writing; and
• To develop the student's presentation skills.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course unit, the students should be able to:
• Read and internalize scientific academic material in his/her area of study;
• Adequately and competently report academic findings in technical documents (reports,
articles, etc);
• Prepare good presentations for dissemination of scientific findings; and
competently present scientific findings.

Mode of teaching/delivery
Students will be given broad areas of study together with research questions to address by the
beginning of the second semester. Each student will be given a senior staff from whom they can
get advice and guidance whenever necessary. The student will then be required to address one
research problem and make a write up on it. The student will then be required to present his work
to the staff and his/her peers. As part of the course, the student will also be obliged to attend all
(weekly) research talks in the faculty (for the Year II: semester I & II for Plan A and Semester II for
Plan B ).

Course Content
The content is both in terms of skill and technical content.
• Technical content: This depends on the problem addressed. The student is expected to
show understanding and comprehension of the subject matter.
• Skill content: a student is expected to show ability to comprehend scientific literature,
correctly make a technical report and competently prepare and make an academic
presentation.

Method of Assessment
Assessment will be made up of 4 parts:
• Attendance of research talks (Semester 2) 10%
• Report writes up 50%
• Presentation 20%
• Knowledge of subject matter 20%

Reading/Reference Materials
The textbooks and articles will depend on the problem being addressed

6.3.2 CIV8102 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with the design of more complex structural elements of reinforced concrete, with
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Objectives
To enable the student design more complex structural elements of reinforced concrete and model
their behavior using computer applications.
Course Content
Moment-curvature for RC members, design and behaviour of continuous flexural members, two-
way floor systems, design of slender columns, beam-column joints; deflection of RC members;
design for shear and torsion; foundation design; computer modelling for analysis and design of RC
structures.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to design more complex structural elements
of reinforced concrete and model their behavior using computer softwares.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, practicals and site visits.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Eng. Paul Mujugumbya
Eng. Moses Matovu
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.3.3 CIV8103 Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with advanced concepts of elasto-plastic material behavior, fracture and fatigue
applied to steel structures and their composite construction as well as design of rigid frames,
second order analysis and rigid and semi-rigid connections.
Objectives
To enable student design complex steel elements employing the theories of elasto-plastic material
behavior, fracture and fatigue.
Course Content
Elastic-plastic concepts of structural behaviour; plastic design of beams and frames; design of
plate girders, compression members with large width-thickness ratio and stiffened plate; composite
design and behaviour, behaviour of rigid and semi-rigid connections; design considerations for
fracture and fatigue; design of rigid frames; behaviour of multi-storey frames and second-order
analysis.
Learning Outcomes

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On completing the course the student should be able to design complex steel elements and their
composite construction employing theories of elasto-plastic material behavior, fracture and fatigue.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Eng. Moses Matovu
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.3.4 CIV8104 Fracture of Materials (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with basic principals of linear elastic fracture mechanics with extension to elasto-
plastic fracture theories applied to crack propagation under cyclic loading. The course also
introduces fracture mechanics design process and discusses applications of fracture mechanics to
plain and reinforced concrete.
Objectives
To enable the student understand the role fracture of brittle materials plays in determining their
load carrying capacity, and how to use theories of fracture mechanics to design structures made up
of plane and reinforced concrete
Course Content
Stress intensity computations in linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM); finite element including
singularity elements in LEFM, compliance calibration for critical energy release rate computations,
mixed mode fracture criteria. Elasto-plastic fracture principles, crack propagation under cyclic
loading; fracture mechanics design process; applications of fracture mechanics to plain and
reinforced concrete.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ determine capacity of brittle materials using theories of fracture mechanics
ƒ use theories of fracture mechanics to design structures made up of plane and reinforced
concrete
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment

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Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.3.5 CIV8105 Prestressed Concrete (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with the analysis and design of prestressed concrete systems and their
construction, including an introduction to segmental form of construction.
Objectives
To enable the student analyse and design prestressed concrete structural systems.
Course Content
Prestressing systems; materials; behaviour of prestressed concrete beams; criteria for analysis
and design; losses; analysis of stresses; flexural design; shear; end blocks; deflection; composite
members; continuous beams; partial prestressing, design applications; introduction to segmental
construction.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to analyse and design prestressed concrete
structural systems.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, practicals and site visits.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Eng. Paul Mujugumbya
Eng. Moses Matovu
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
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6.3.6 CIV8106 Advanced Structural Dynamics (3 CU)
Course Description
This course deals with more advanced topics in dynamic analysis of structural elements including
beams, plates and shells. The course emphasizes numerical solutions, non-linear analysis of
Multiple Degree of Freedom systems, probabilistic structural dynamics and earthquake
engineering.
Objectives
• To enable the student perform more complex dynamic analysis of structural elements such
as beams, plates and shells
• To enable the student use probabilistic structural dynamics to obtain solutions to structures
subjected to earthquake.
Course Content
Dynamic analysis of distributed parameter systems including beams, plates and shells: effects of
shear deformations and rotary inertia: discretization of continuous systems; numerical solutions of
eigen-value problems; nonlinear analysis of MDOF systems; probabilistic structural dynamics:
earthquake engineering.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ perform more complex dynamic analysis of structural elements such as beams, plates and
shells
ƒ use probabilistic structural dynamics to obtain solutions to structures subjected to
earthquake
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Eng. Moses Matovu
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.3.7 CIV8107 Continuum Mechanics (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with basic fundamentals of continuum mechanics with applications to elasticity,
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Objectives
• To equip the student with fundamental principals of continuum mechanics and how they
could be used to derive constitutive relations and response of materials subjected to loads.
• To introduce the students to continuum damage mechanics
Course Content
Tensors, indicial notation, transformation of coordinates; analysis of stress, principal stresses; 3D
Mohr's circle; analysis of deformation and strain; velocity fields and compatibility conditions;
constitutive; equations; isotropy; mechanical properties of solids and fluids; field equations;
applications to elasticity, visco-elasticity, plasticity, and fluid mechanics; introduction to continuum
damage mechanics.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ use the principals of continuum mechanics to derive constitutive relations and response of
materials subjected to loads
ƒ assess capacity of structural elements using the theory of continuum damage mechanics.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.3.8 CIV8108 Constitutive Modelling of Materials (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with several constitutive models for materials including linear-elastic, non-linear
elastic hyper-elastic, hypo-elastic, variable modulii incremental, elastic-perfectly plastic fracture etc.
The course also introduces the finite element formulation for elasto-plastic problems.
Objectives
To expose the student to the several material constitutive models available to predict the structural
response of elements subjected to load.
Course Content
Deviatoric stress and strain tensors; geometric representation of stress and concept of Pi-plane;

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strain energy and complementary energy density in elastic solids; non-linear elastic stress-strain
relations; Cauchy and hyper-elastic models; incremental (hypo-elastic) model for isotropic
materials; variable moduli incremental stress-strain models; multi-parameter failure criteria; elastic
perfectly plastic fracture models; finite elements in elasto-plastic problems.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to use any of the several material constitutive
models available to predict the structural response of elements subjected to load.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.3.9 CIV8109 Boundary Element Method (3CU)

Course Description
This course deals with the Boundary Element Method as yet another useful technique of solving
governing differential equations with applications to one and two dimensional problems of steady-
state potential flow and elasto-static and time dependent problems. Computer algorithms are
developed and applications in various engineering fields discussed.
Objectives
To equip the student with yet another useful technique of solving governing differential equations,
and its application to several engineering fields.
Course Content
Weighted residual methods: weak formulations; inverse formulations, fundamental solutions; one-
dimensional problems; two-dimensional problems of steady-state potential flow: two-dimensional
problems of elasto-statics; time dependent problems; algorithm design and software development;
application in various engineering fields.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to use the formulations of the Boundary
Element Method to solve practical problems in engineering.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment

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Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in
this area.

6.3.10 CIV8110 Mechanics of Composite Materials (3 CU)

Course Description
This course deals with the analysis and design of structural element composites constituted of
orthotropic laminates such as laminated beams and plates. The course looks at their strength,
deflection, and buckling, as well as the mechanics of their fracture. Also a finite element
formulation is discussed.
Objectives
To enable the student analyse and design structural elements constituted of orthotropic laminates,
basing on their strength, deflection, and buckling, as well as the mechanics of their fracture.
Course Content
Stress-strain for orthotropic lamina, effective moduli and strength of a continuous fiber-reinforced
lamina, laminate analysis, delamination, matrix cracking and durability; analysis of lamina
hygrothermal behaviour; analysis of laminated beams and plates; deflection and buckling of
laminates; fracture mechanics of composite materials; finite element applications.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to analyze and design structural elements
constituted of orthotropic laminates, basing on their strength, deflection, and buckling, as well as
the mechanics of their fracture.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments and tests) and a
final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60%
of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Yasin Naku Ziraba
Prof. Jackson Mwakali
Reading/Reference Materials
The instructor is to compile the reading list from several textbooks, journals, etc readily available in

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6.3.11 CIV8111 Water Transport and Distribution (3 CU)

Course Description
The course covers introduction to water transport and distribution, pumping stations, Unaccounted
for water and leakage, urban water demand planning and management as well as water supply
from the roof tanks.
Objectives
The main objective of this course is to introduce the basics of planning, hydraulic and engineering
design, construction, operation and maintenance of water transport and distribution systems.

The specific objectives are to enable students to:

• describe the main planning elements of water transmission and distributions systems,
namely determining demands, pressures, velocities and gradients
• choose adequate supplying schemes, prepare a network layout with the main components
and pipe materials
• distinguish between various operational modes
• judge technical solutions dealing with the system maintenance, rehabilitation, and
expansion.
Course Content
1. Introduction (5CH)
1.1 Main objectives and components of water transport and distribution systems.
1.2 Water demand: categories, patterns, calculation, forecasting.
2. Hydraulics of pressurised flows (25CH)
2.1 Basic equations, single pipe calculation, branched and looped networks, system- and
pump characteristics, pressure related demand; hydraulics of storage and pumps
2.2 Main components of hydraulic design: design parameters, choice of supply scheme,
network layouts.
2.3 Engineering design: choice of pipe materials, valves and other equipment.
2.4 Network construction: pipe laying, testing and disinfection.
3. Pumping stations (12CH)
3.1 Review of various pumps and their applications,
3.2 Design of pumping stations,
3.3 Power requirements and energy consumption
3.4 Auxiliary equipment.
4. Operation and maintenance (10CH)
4.1 Regular and irregular supply
4.2 Unaccounted-for water definition,
4.3 Leak detection methods
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5. Roof tanks (8CH)
4.1 Applications in water scarce areas,
4.2 Hydraulic operation, design, construction and maintenance.
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course, students should be able:
ƒ to decide on the main planning elements of water transmission and distribution systems,
namely designing demands, pressures, velocities and gradients
ƒ to fully understand the steady-state hydraulics and thereby use the knowledge to choose
adequate supplying schemes, suggest a network layout, main components and pipe
materials,
ƒ to distinguish between various operational modes and judge technical solutions dealing
with the system maintenance, rehabilitation, and expansion.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and study tours/field visits. Course
delivery will be by use of state-of-the-art methods using power point presentations and student
centred/learner-centred methods pedagogy.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, quizzes/tests,
field study reports) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final
examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Herbert M. Kalibbala
Reading/Reference Materials
Bauman, D.D., Boland, J.J., Hanemann, W.M. 1998. Urban Water Demand Management and
Planning, McGraw-Hill.
Bhave, P.R. 1991. Analysis of Flow in Water Distribution Networks. Technomic Publishing Co. Inc.
Brandon, T.W. 1984. Water Distribution Systems. The Institution of Water Engineers and
Scientists.
Holzenberger, K., Jung, K. 1990. Centrifugal Pump - Lexicon, 3rd edition. KSB.
Huben von, H. 1996. Water Transmission and Distribution. AWWA.
Mays, L.W.1999. Water Distribution Systems Handbook. McGraw-Hill.
Sanks, R.L.1998. Pumping Station Design. Butterworth-Heinemann.
Smith, L.A., Fields, K.A., Chen, A.S.C., Tafuri, A.N. 2000. Options for Leak and Break Detection
and Repair for Drinking Water Systems. Battelle Press.
Haestad Methods (Author), Donald V. Chase (Author), Dragan A. Savic (Author), Thomas M.
Walski (Author). Water Distribution Modeling.
Haestad Methods (Author), Thomas M. Walski (Author), Donald V. Chase (Author), Dragan A.
Savic (Author), Walter M. Grayman (Author), Stephen Beckwith (Author), Edmundo Koelle (Author)
Advanced Water Distribution Modeling and Management.
Trifunovic, N. 2006. Introduction to Urban Water Distribution. UNESCO-IHE Lecture Note Series.
Taylor & Francis – 528 pages.
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6.3.12 CIV8112 Planning for Community Water Supply and Waste Management (3 CU)
Course Description
The course covers water supply and sanitation development planning, community waste
management, management of waste supply and waste disposal projects. The course includes case
studies on related issues and study visits to community water supply projects, water purification
plants and laboratories, waste transfer centers, disposal sites and treatment systems.
Objectives
This course aims to enhance the knowledge and capability of graduate students in the planning,
designing and managing community water supply and waste disposal systems.

The specific objectives are to enable students to:

• describe the various planning tools for use in the initiation of community water supply and
waste management projects,
• design sustainable community water supply and waste management projects taking into
account the community views and interests.
Course Content
1. Water supply and sanitation development planning (10CH)
1.1 Issues of community environment, sanitation and health
1.2 Urbanization and population studies for water supply and waste management planning
1.3 Planning for community water supply and waste management projects, e.g. household
environmental sanitation (HCES) approach and other bottom-up planning approaches Vs
top-down planning approaches
2. Community wastes management (20CH)
2.1 Solid waste: sources, and characterization
2.2 Planning for solid waste collection and disposal assessment systems
2.3 Solid wastes management alternatives and environmental and financial implications
2.4 Site specification and evaluation of landfill operation
2.5 Wastewater: collection and treatment systems
2.6 Low cost treatment techniques
2.7 Hazardous wastes issues.
3. Management of water supply and waste disposal projects (15CH)
3.1 Project management concept
3.2 Financial management for community water supply and waste disposal projects
3.3 Development of community/ private sector participation in waste management.
4. Case studies and study visits (10CH)
a. Case studies on development planning and designing of water supply systems for small
and medium communities
b. Management practices for solid waste collection and disposal including sanitary landfill
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5. Study visits to water supply and waste management projects of small and medium
communities in various parts of the country (5CH)
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ describe the various planning tools for use in the initiation of community water supply and
waste management projects with a focus on ensuring sustainability of the projects,
ƒ facilitate the planning and design of sustainable community water supply and waste
management projects taking into account the community views and interests.
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials and study tours/field visits. Course
delivery will be by use of state-of-the-art methods using power point presentations and student
centred/learner-centred methods pedagogy.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, quizzes/tests,
field study reports) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final
examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Charles Niwagaba
Dr. Robinah Kulabako
Reading/Reference Materials
Ali, M. (Ed.) 2004. Sustainable Composting. Case studies and guidelines for developing countries.
The Water Engineering and Development Center (WEDC), Loughborough University,
Leicestershire, UK. ISBN 1 84380 071 3.
BORDA, 2009. Decentralised wastewater treatment systems (DEWATS) and sanitation in
developing countries. A practical guide. Bremen Overseas Research and Development
Association. Published by WEDC, Loughborough University, UK.
Lüthi, C., Panesar, A., Schütze, T., Norström, A., McConville, J., Parkinson, J., Saywell, D., Ingle,
R. 2011. Sustainable Sanitation in Cities – A Framework for Action. Sustainable Sanitation
Alliaance (SuSanA) & International Forum on Urbanisation (IFoU), Papiroz Publishing House, The
Netherlands. ISBN 978-90-814088-4-4.
Peal, A., Evans, B., Van Der Voorden, C. 2010. Introduction to hygiene and sanitation software: A
selection of approaches.
Tayler, K., Parkinson, J., Colin, J. 2003. Urban Sanitation: A Guide to strategic Planning. ITDG
Publishing Rugby, UK.
Tchobanoglous G. and Kreith F. (2002). Handbook of Solid Waste Management. Second Edition.
McGraw-Hill Handbooks. ISBN 0-07-135623-1. 6.
Van Vliet, B., Spaargaren, G., Oosterveer, P (Eds.). Social perspectives on the sanitation
challenge. Springer Science and Business Media.

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6.3.13 CIV8113 Groundwater Modelling (4 CU)
Course Description
The goal of the course is to teach the students how to use professional software for the simulation
and prediction of groundwater flow and pollutant transport, such that they are able to analyse and
solve any groundwater problem that they would encounter in their professional career. In addition,
the students should be able to transform the field data into model inputs, estimate or approximate
missing data, select the appropriate modelling tools, set up a numerical model, select appropriate
boundary conditions, solve problems numerically, analyze convergence and stability criteria,
interpret modelling results in the correct way, and present results by a professional report and oral
presentation.
Objectives
The course is intended to enable the student to:
• Select and apply different software tools for the solution of groundwater problems
• Collect and process groundwater field data
Course Content
1. Introduction to groundwater modelling mathematics, basic parameters and variables,
continuity equation, momentum equation, flow equations for different conditions, boundary
conditions, approximate groundwater flow equations (15CH)
2. Numerical techniques for groundwater modelling: steady and transient flow, numerical
approximation of boundary conditions, matrix inversion techniques and iterative solvers,
linear and non-linear problems, stability and convergence criteria (15CH)
3. Numerical techniques for groundwater pollution modelling: numerical approximation of
transport and dispersion for simulation of groundwater pollution, boundary conditions, flow
tracking, numerical solvers, stability and convergence criteria, influence of sorption and
decay processes (10CH)
4. Laboratory practice - Hands-on computer introduction to the MODFLOW (or some other)
model: grid design, input of aquifer characteristics and boundary conditions, choice of
solvers and stopping criteria, output facilities and graphical representation of results (15CH)
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Process raw groundwater data using state-of-the-art techniques
ƒ Understand the factors used in the selection of models for groundwater and their
limitations
ƒ Use advanced hydrological models for solving groundwater problems
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, practicals and tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
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Dr. Ben Mangeni
Dr. A. Rugumayo
Dr. Robinah Kulabako
Reading/Reference Materials
Hydrology in Practice, Elizabeth M. Shaw et al., 4th Edition
Applied Groundwater Modeling (Mary P. Anderson and William W. Woessner)
Fetter C.W. (2001). Applied Hydrogeology, 4th Edition. Prentice Hall, Inc. ISBN 0-13-088239-1
Neven Kresic (2007). Hydrogeology and Groundwater Modeling, 2nd Edition. CRC Press. ISBN-
13:978-0-8493-3348-4

6.3.14 CIV8114 Environmental Impact Assessments & Monitoring

Course Description
The course introduces students to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The course is
designed to provide a critical overview of the theory and practice of EIA. The EIA process is
introduced including the history and evolution of EIA. Policy, laws and EIA administration.
Monitoring environmental ecosystems and carrying out environmental audits. The course includes
field trips to selected projects.
Objectives
The objective of the course is to:
• The purpose of Environmental Impact Assessments
• Introduce the EIA process and governing regulations
• Exposure to various impact assessments
• Introduce students to Environmental auditing
• Strategic Environment Assessment and Application
Course Content
1. Introduction: sustainable development concept, instruments for sustainable development
and EIA.
2. Evolution of the EIA process, the main functions of EIA, importance and benefits of EIA,
Implementation of EIA (Policy, Laws and Institutions).
3. EIA procedure: initial screening or initial environmental examination (IEE), scoping and
preparation of terms of reference, assessing project environment(baseline data collection or
studies, impact prediction, impact interpretation), identification of mitigation/enhancement
measures, identification of monitoring requirements, EIA report/EIS preparation, reviews of
EIS, decision-making and approval, project implementation (of mitigation, enhancement and
monitoring),
4. Public participation: the EIA team formation, EIA methods, data sources and data
collection, sector checklists. EIA stakeholder’s roles and responsibilities.
5. Technical impact assessments on water, air, soil, noise, social and health. Project specific
impacts (industrial, hydropower, irrigation, urban infrastructure, transportation, water supply,
sanitation, waste management). Transboundary environmental assessment and
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6. Environmental Monitoring, life cycle assessment, Environmental Management systems
(EMS).
7. Environmental Audits (EA); overview, environmental audit policies, guidelines for
environmental audit, post audit activities.
8. Environmental regulations and environmental standards.
9. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) process (definition and scope, tiering); SEA and
decision making procedures, general approach,
10. SEA application to privatisation, structural and sectoral adjustment programs, trade
agreements, laws and regulations. Environmental assessment and ethics
Learning outcomes
ƒ By the end of the course, students should be able to:
ƒ Explain the origins of EIA
ƒ Outline the different stages of EIA;
ƒ Describe the role and purpose of EIA for decision-making;
ƒ Outline the strengths and limitations of EIA ;
ƒ Explain the use of Impact identification and evaluation methods in EIA;
ƒ Outline the format of an EIA Report;
ƒ Explain the purpose of monitoring or audits;
ƒ Explain the relationship between planning and EIA;
ƒ Discuss the role of EIA and Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) in contributing to
sustainable development
ƒ Plan and carrying out an EIA
ƒ Critically asses an EIA report
Mode of delivery/teaching
The course shall be conducted through lectures, case studies and site visits.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through course works (Take home essay, time essay and test) and a final
written examination. Coursework will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of
the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Charles Niwagaba
Prof. Frank Kansiime
Herbert M. Kalibbala
Reading/Reference Materials
UNEP. (1998). Environmental Impact Assessment Training Manual.
African Development Bank. (2003). Integrated Environmental and Social Impact assessment
Guidelines.
Government of Uganda. (1997). Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment in Uganda.
Government of Uganda. (1998. The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations for Uganda.
UNEP. (1996). Environmental Impact Assessment: Issues, Trends and Practice
Cahill, L.B and Kane R.W. (1987). Environmental Audits. Government Institutes, Inc.
Knaussenberger. W.I, Booth G.A, Bingham C.S and Gaudet. J.J (eds). (1996). Environmental
Guidelines for small-scale Activities in Africa. Environmentally sound design for planning and
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6.3.15 CIV8115 Environment and Development
Course Description
This course will introduce students to challenges associated with development and environment in
Uganda and world over. The course will help students to analyze issues related to economic
growth and development, population growth and need for sustainable development. Students will
be able to formulate practical policy responses to the emerging environment vis-à-vis development
issues for sustainable development planning. This course will cover a series of development
related environmental challenges and will expose students to key issues in the major development
areas of concern such as industrialization, urbanization and agriculture and their impact on
environment and topical issues like education for sustainable development and millennium
development goals.
Objectives
ƒ Introduce the relationship between environment management and development
ƒ Explore alternative approaches to development that are environmentally friendly
ƒ Demonstrate different development activities and their impacts on the environment
ƒ Explain the, policy and political implications related to development policy and practice and
how they impact on the environment and natural resource therein.
ƒ Introduce the different development sectors such as urbanization, agriculture,
industrialization, and trade and how they impact on the environment and suggest ways to
mitigate the impacts.
ƒ Elucidate the importance of pre-project environmental assessments in development and
environmental sustainability.
ƒ Discuss the role of NGOs, civil society organizations in fostering social responsibility in the
emerging environmental management issues
Course Outline
1. Overview of Environment and development: Development and environment: Historical
background; Environmental philosophies: Eco-centrism and Techno-centrism;
Environmental trends and challenges for developing countries; The global debate; Rich and
Poor countries: Similar concerns, differing priorities; Traditional vs. alternative development
approaches and Ecological concepts and principles for development, Millennium
development goals (MDGs), contribution of natural resources to attainment of MGDS;
women and environment; towards gender mainstreaming in environmental policies.
2. Development and the Environment: The challenge: The context: population, poverty and
economic growth; Sustaining development; Development sectors and related environmental
impacts; Environmental priorities for development; Development vs. environment and
natural resource conservation in developed and developing countries; The concept of
sustainable development; Markets, governments and environment, education for
sustainable development, poverty, environment and development
3. Environments and Development: The Ugandan Situation: Environmental management
trends in Uganda; Environment: policy, governance for Uganda; Environment, poverty,
environment and development in Uganda; Challenges for ensuring development and
environmental management in Uganda, District Action planning and natural resources
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4. Environment and Development: Development planning: Building on the concept of
sustainable development; The Eco-development approach; Eco-development planning;
Eco-strategies and techniques; The relevance of environmental assessments for
development projects; The role of NGOs and civil society in environmental management
5. Making better decisions: information, institutions and participation: Political economy
of environmental degradation, Improving knowledge and understanding, Changing
institutions: making the public sector more responsive, Involving local people, Negotiating
and conflict resolution; Lobbying and advocacy
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to:
ƒ Critically review traditional approaches to development and explore alternative approaches
to development that are environmentally friendly
ƒ Discuss different development activities and how they impact on the environment
ƒ Explain why development and environmental management should go hand in hand
ƒ Describe the, policy and political implications related to development policy and practice
and how they impact on the environment and natural resource therein.
ƒ Discuss different development sectors such as urbanization, agriculture, industrialization,
and trade and how they impact on the environment and suggest ways to mitigate the
impacts.
ƒ Describe the importance of pre-project environmental assessments in development and
environmental sustainability.
ƒ Analyze the role of NGOs, civil society organizations in fostering social responsibility in
the emerging environmental management issues
ƒ Formulate practical policy responses to the emerging environment vis-à-vis development
issues for sustainable development planning.
Mode of delivery/Teaching
The course shall be conducted through lectures and discussions, student desk-research and
seminar presentations, student-led discussion topics and role play (students play different roles as
environmental conservationists and developers and each defends his/her role).
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through course works (Take home essay, time essay and test), student
presentations and a final written examination. Coursework and student presentations will carry a
total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Staff from the Department of Environmental Management, College of Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences
Reading/Reference Materials
Bartelmus, P (1986). Environment and development. Allen and Unwic Inc. London, UK
Dooge J.C.I. and Goodman G.T (1992). An agenda for environment and development into the 21st
century. Cambridge University Press
UNEP (1981). Environment and development in Africa. Pergamon press
Johns A. D. (1989). Conservation for development. Longman group, London
Kerry, R. T. (1980). Sustainable environmental management: Principles and practices. West view
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Kanchan, C., Kadekodi, G, K. and Murty M.N. (1990). Participatory Development: People and
common property resources. Sage Publications Ltd.
United Nations Development Programme (2007). Global Environmental outlook. 4, Progress Press
Ltd, Malta

6.3.16 CIV8116 Environmental Health and Waste Management (3CU)

Course Description
This course will introduce students to the concepts in environmental health and shall cover a
discussion of environmental health problems in Uganda, the region and worldwide. The course
shall explore the use of tools of toxicology, epidemiology and social science and case studies of
pollution in different media (air, water and soil etc) shall be assessed, chemicals and pesticides,
epidemics and food borne illness, the impact of climate change on environment shall also be
discussed. It will include environmental diseases, emerging and re-emerging zoonoses and
communicable wildlife diseases. The course shall analyze urbanization, industrialization and
related environmental hazards, environmental pollution, solid and hazardous waste management,
public health policy and agencies involved in environmental health. The course will be suitable for
students who wish to gain a basic understanding of in environmental health, with cases of more
detailed investigation of specific concepts.
Objectives
• Introduce the major environmental health issues facing Uganda and the world
• Provide the status of our global environmental health
• Create an understanding of the basic concepts of environmental health
• Introduce the basic terms and concepts as they relate to global environmental health:
• Discuss the common environmental hazards that pose risks to human health and safety.
• Discuss and predict global human population numbers and the impact on our global
environmental health
• Describe and influence regulatory policies, guidelines and authorities that control
environmental health issues
• Identify individual and human behaviours that foster or hinder the well-being of our global
environmental health
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Environmental Health,
2. Health problems related to poor housing, poor water supply, and poor human waste disposal
and refuse disposal systems
3. Population Control (family planning, birth control and health impacts)
4. Impacts of Growth on Ecosystems (degradation of land resources, loss of biodiversity)
5. Food and water borne diseases
6. Environmental Disease (mutation, birth defects, cancer, zoonoses) and toxic substances
(PCBs, dioxin, asbestos, lead, mercury)
7. Re-emerging and emerging zoonoses, wildlife diseases; impact and control strategise
8. Occupational health
9. Risk assessment and management
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10. Environmental health hazards: Pesticides; Radiation;
11. Urbanization, Industrialization and associated environmental health hazards.
12. Environmental pollution: air pollution; noise pollution; and water pollution
13. Sanitation; water supply and water treatment, excreta disposal, drainage, vector control,
14. Hygiene promotion
15. Solid and Hazardous Waste management; waste disposal history, municipal solid waste,
current waste disposal alternatives, hazardous wastes, waste management options,
legislation
16. Public health policy, community and other public health legislation.
17. Agencies involved in environmental health and protection of the public
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course the student shall be able to:
ƒ Discuss the major environmental health issues facing Uganda and the world
ƒ Discuss the status of our global environmental health
ƒ Articulate basic concepts of environmental health
ƒ Discuss the basic terms and concepts as they relate to global environmental health:
ƒ Discuss the common environmental hazards that pose risks to human health and safety.
ƒ Discuss and predict global human population numbers and the impact on our global
environmental health
ƒ Describe and influence regulatory policies, guidelines and authorities that control
environmental health issues
ƒ Identify individual and human behaviours that foster or hinder the well-being of our global
environmental health
Mode of delivery/Teaching
The course shall be conducted through lectures and discussions, student desk-research and
seminar presentations, student-led discussion topics.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through course works (Take home essay, time essay and test), student
presentations, practicals, field reports, student presentations and a final written examination. The
interim assessments will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade
mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Robinah Kulabako & Staff from the Department of Environmental Management, College of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Reading/Reference Materials
Blumenthal, D. S., and Ruttenber, A. J. (1995). Introduction to environmental health. Second
Edition. New York: Springer
Moeller, D. W. (1992): Environment Health. Harvard University Press.
Creager, J. (1993): Basic Health Science Chemistry: A review and workbook. Wm. C. Brown
Publishers
Forbes V.E. and Forbes T.L. (1994): Ecotoxicology in theory & Practice. Chapman & Hall
Dudlex, N. (1991): Good Health on a Polluted planet: A handbook of environmental hazards & how
to avoid them. Thorsons Publishers
Train, R. E. (1990): “Environmental concerns for the year 2000” The Bridge.

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6.3.17 CIV8117 Irrigation design and management (4 CU)
Course Description
The chief objective of the workshop is to provide techniques, calculation procedures and software
packages which are helpful for the proper design, operation and management of irrigation
schemes, and this for conditions of unlimited and limited water supply. A proper operation can,
given the constraints of the physical infrastructure, results in a saving of considerable volumes of
irrigation water and an overall improvement of the performance and water productivity of the
system (more crops per drop). The students will also be exposed to the design and operation of
water distribution networks, the structures to control and manage the water distribution, and the
monitoring of the water distribution.
Objectives
The course is intended to provide the student with:
• An understanding of the processes involved in designing irrigation systems
• In-depth understanding of the global significance of irrigation for food security
• Skills and tools for designing the component of irrigation systems
• The processes and tools for proper management of irrigation systems
Course Content
1. Irrigation design
1.1 Field design of irrigation systems (10CH)
Design and modelling of surface irrigation systems (basin, border and furrow)
Design of sprinkler irrigation systems (hand-move, mechanical systems, center pivots
linear-move irrigation systems, LEPA irrigation and precision irrigation developments);
Design of micro-irrigation systems (surface drip and sub-surface drip systems; control
and automation devices in micro-irrigation systems)
2.1 Monitoring of the irrigation performance at the field level (indicators, assessment of the
design performance of surface and pressurized systems (7CH)
3.1 Design and modelling of subsurface drainage systems (steady and unsteady
equations/criteria for groundwater table and salinity control and as sub-irrigation
system) (8CH)
2. Irrigation management
2.1 Planning the operation (10CH)
Preparation of ‘Irrigation Plans’ to match supply with demand as closely as possible for
different type of irrigation schemes. Development of an irrigation plan that provides
information to the Irrigation supervisor for various weather conditions:
- Development of an irrigation plan for a multicrop system
- Development of an irrigation plan for a rice scheme
- Design of the rotational delivery of irrigation water in block of fields
2.2 Operation of irrigation systems (5CH)
Efficient distribution of irrigation water supplies:
- Required hydraulic infrastructure to control the water flow in the canal network
- Type, function and place of the hydraulic structures
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 2.3 Monitoring the water supply and performance of the system: (5CH)
- At scheme level: Collecting information at short (ongoing season) and long
(forthcoming seasons) term; and
- At field level: Efficiency and uniformity performance indices.
3. Lab/field practice (15CH)
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Design irrigation systems of various types
ƒ Plan and operate existing systems
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials, and practicals.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Albert I. Rugumayo
Dr. Ben Mangeni
Reading/Reference Materials
Irrigation Engineering by Sharma R. K. Publisher – S Chand Group
Hydrology in Practice, Elizabeth M. Shaw et al., 4th Edition

6.3.18 CIV8118 Hydropower Planning and Design (4 CU)

Course Description
This course provides the fundamentals for hydropower production. The course includes an
overview of hydrology and physics of hydropower engineering, power, head, and flow-rate. In
addition, the course covers traditional system components including spillways, gates, valves,
trashracks, penstocks, generators, hydro batteries, and governors.
Objectives
The course is intended to enable the student to:
• Design hydropower systems including their components
• Model energy and power production for existing and planned hydropower systems
• Understand the process involved in planning and design of hydropower projects of various
sizes
Course Content
Introduction to hydropower engineering, types of hydropower systems, design of hydropower
systems, turbines, penstocks, spillwaysgates, valves, generators. Dam and reservoir design, Earth
dams, Gravity dams, turbine types. Power modeling. Seasonal power analysis. Micro- Mini- and
Large Hydro. Renewable energy. Planning hydropower systems. Planning small and large
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Laboratory work (Practice with different software tools for designing hydropower systems and
hydropower modelling) (15CH)
Learning Outcomes
On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Design hydropower systems
ƒ Understand the factors that are important in planning and implementing hydropower
projects
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, practicals and tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Albert Rugumayo
Mr. Michael Kizza
Reading/Reference Materials
Hydropower Engineering Handbook by John S. Gulliver, Roger E. A. Arndt. McGraw Hill (1990)
Hydropower Engineering by C. C. Warnick. Prentice Hill

6.3.19 CIV8119 Water Resources Project Planning (3 CU)

Course Description
The course provides students with techniques and tools for successfully planning and
implementing water resources projects. The students will get knowledge about the differences in
implementation processes for small and large projects, single purpose and multipurpose projects.
In addition, students will be able to understand the legal, institutional, financial, environmental and
political constraints on the planning of water resources projects
Objectives
The course is intended to enable the student to:
• Understand the processes involved in planning and implementing water resources projects
• Prepare water resources project planning and implementation plans
Course Content
Formulation, planning and execution of water resources development projects. Implementation and
evaluation scheduling. Cost allocation. Single- and multi-purpose projects. Water law of Uganda
and national water policy. Finance legislation and management services. Functions of government
and other agencies in water management. Consulting, contracting and management services.
Compatibility of various water uses. (45CH)
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On completing the course the student should be able to:
ƒ Plan, manage and execute water projects
ƒ Review water projects for conformity with legal and environmental requirements
Mode of teaching/delivery
The course shall be conducted through lectures, tutorials.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (assignments, practicals and
tests) and a final examination. Interim assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination
will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Albert Rugumayo
Mr. Michael Kizza
Reading/Reference Materials
Water Resources Planning (3rd Edition) - Andrew A. Dzurik (Author), Publisher: Rowman &
Littlefield Publishers (2002)

6.3.20 CIV8120 Integrated Water Resources Management (3CU)

Course Description
The course introduces students to Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). The
purpose of this course is to give the students of water resources management a wider
understanding of IWRM and the procedures and tools available for its implementation.
Objectives
• Introduce the basic principles and practice of IWRM;
• Analyse the functions of natural and anthropogenic factors in water resources
management
• Create an appreciation of water conservation and management interactions;
• Introduce transboundary issues in water resources management
• Create an understanding of water as a social and economic good
• Enhance student’s capacity to plan water resource development
• Provide an understanding of principles of catchment management including policies,
strategies and institutional arrangements for IWRM
• Introduce measures to protect water resources including laws and regulations governing
water resources
Course Outline
1. Surface Water and Groundwater sources ( to understand the different types of water
sources)
2. The nature and characteristics of groundwater, surface water, river, and wetland water
resources ( the physical, chemical and biotic nature of water sources)
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4. Water pollution and impact on water quality and health (point and diffuse pollution sources,
natural and anthropogenic pollution, nature of pollution, effects on water sources and
water uses)
5. Climate change and water resources ( explain the impact of climate change on water
resources)
6. Management of the Water Resources (Water catchment management, water
conservation, strategic planning of water resources at national, regional and local levels to
meet user demand, environmental protection and sustainable management needs)
7. Policies, goals , strategies and Institutional Arrangement for IWRM (National and
transboundary considerations)
8. The management of water abstraction, the licensing process, consultation procedures,
enforcement
9. The threats to the quality of water resources, the identification of risk and the measures
taken to protect them (water conservation, water treatment and wastewater treatment.
Laws, standards and their implementation)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
ƒ Explain the basic principles and practice of IWRM;
ƒ Asses the role of natural and anthropogenic factors in water resources management
ƒ Understand water demand/use and management interactions;
ƒ Discuss the role of Water Conservation, Treatment and Reuse
ƒ Discuss transboundary issues in water resources management
ƒ Explain water as a social and economic good
ƒ Plan water resource development
ƒ Explain the principles of catchment management
ƒ Explain policies, strategies and institutional arrangements for IWRM
ƒ Explain measures to protect water resources including laws and regulations governing
water resources
ƒ Critically appraise the existing procedures for water resources management and suggest
improvements
Mode of delivery/Teaching
The course shall be conducted through lectures and discussions, field visits and practical sessions.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment will be done through continuous interim assessments (course work-take home essays,
timed essays and test, practicals and field reports) and a final written examination. Interim
assessment will carry a total of 40% and final examination will carry 60% of the final grade mark.
Proposed Staff
Dr. Albert Rugumayo and members of staff from the Department of Environmental Management,
College of Agricultural and Environmental Health Sciences.
Reading/Reference Materials
McDonald, A.T and Kay, D (1998). Water Resources: Issues and Strategies. Longman Scientific
and Technical.
Chapman, D. (1992). Water management and Environmental Engineering. Chapman and Hall.
Feachem, R, McGarry, M. and Mara, D (1977). Water, Wastes and Health in Hot Climates. Wiley.

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The World Bank, Washington, D.C (2000) Water Resources Management, A World Bank Policy
Paper, Global Water Partnership.
UN-ESCAP (1996). Integrated Water Resources Management, TAC Background Papers No. 4,
Global Water Partnership Technical Advisory Committee, Sweden.
Morgan, P. (1990). Rural Water Supply and Sanitation. McMillan.
Global Water Partnership, 2000. Integrated Water Resources Management. TAC Background
Papers, no 4, 67 pp. www.gwpforum.org/gwp/library/Tacno4.pdf
Global Water Partnership, 2002. Toolbox, Integrated Water Resources Management.
http://gwpforum.netmasters05.netmasters.nl/en/index.html

7. Resources and Infrastructure

7.1 Source of Funds

The primary source of funds to run the programme shall be obtained from tuition fees paid by the
Graduate students.

7.2 Staff
The Department has staff members (at the position of lecturer and above) that with the help of
other members of staff who assist, are sufficient to handle the courses under the programme.
Where need arises, staff from other units of the University and part-time staff (in exceptional
circumstances) are planned to be engaged in the teaching. The detailed list of staff is given in
Appendix A & B.

7.3 Facilities
The Department, under the Faculty of Technology is housed in the old Faculty of Technology
Building with additional laboratory and office space in the New Faculty of Technology extension
(Environmental Engineering). Details of the available infrastructure within the Department are
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 Appendix A. Departmental Academic Staff List
Highest Full or Part Academic
SN Name Field of Specialization
Qualification time Rank
1 J. A. Mwakali PhD Full-time Structures Professor
2 N. G. Katashaya PhD Full-time Water Resources Engineering Professor
3 U. Bagampadde PhD Full-time Highway Engineering Sen. Lecturer
4 Y. Nakuziraba PhD Full-time Structures Sen. Lecturer
5 B. Mangeni PhD Full-time Water Resources Eng. Lecturer
6 D. Kalumba PhD Full-time Geotechnical Engineering, Lecturer
7 M. Kigobe PhD Full-time Water Resources Engineering Lecturer
Public Health/ Environmental
8 C. Niwagaba PhD Full-time Lecturer
Engineering
Public Health/ Environmental
9 R. Kulabako PhD Full-time Lecturer
Engineering
10 A. Rugumayo PhD Part-time Water Resources Eng. Lecturer

Appendix B. Full Time Staff who assist on the programme

Highest Full or Part Academic
SN Name Field of Specialization
Qualification time Rank
1 P. Mujugumbya MSc Full-time Structures Lecturer
Public Health/ Environmental
2 H. Kalibbala MSc Full-time Assist. Lec.
Engineering
3 M. Kizza MSc Full-time Water Resources Engineering Assist. Lec.
4 M. Matovu MSc Full-time Structures Assist. Lec.
Public Health/ Environmental
5 J. Semuwemba MSc Full-time Assist. Lec.
Engineering
6 M. Tumutungire MSc Full-time Water Resources Eng. Assist. Lec.
7 M. Namutebi MSc Full-time Highway Engineering Assist. Lec.
8 P. Musaasizi MSc Part-time ICT and Eng. Mathematics Assist. Lec.
9 A. Buryegyeya MSc Full-time Water Resources Eng. Assist. Lec
10 R. Kizza MSc Full-time Geotechnical Engineering Assist. Lec
Highway/Transportation
11 G. Mwesige MSc Full-time Assist. Lec.
Engineering
Public Health/ Environmental
12 J. Semuwemba MSc Full-time Assist. Lec.
Engineering
13 G. Kasangaki BSc, MSc Full-time Geotechnical Engineering Assist. Lec.

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 Appendix C. Lecture and Laboratory space
Infrastructure item Number of rooms Area Coverage (m2) Comments
Additional space to be acquired in
Lecture room space 4 300
the new building
New Equipment to be acquired
Soil Mechanics Lab 1 180 through the Presidential Pledge
Initiative
New Equipment to be acquired
Materials Lab 1 140 through the Presidential Pledge
Initiative
New Equipment to be acquired
Hydraulics Lab 1 140 through the Presidential Pledge
Initiative
Some state of the art equipment
available with some few still
needed. This is to be acquired
Public Health and
through the Presidential Pledge
Environmental Engineering 1 160
Initiative, Millennium Science
Lab
Initiative and development
Partners (Sida, Italian
Cooperation).
80 computers, available and over
Computer Lab (School of 100 m2 needed. Additional space
1 60
Engineering) will be available in the new
building.
E-Lab (School of
1 60 50 computers, 1 LCD projector
Engineering)
Office space 8 450 Quite sufficient

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