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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14

Courses Offered In ASSOCIATE TO BACHELORS DEGREE

  • Courses Name

  • Courses Description

  • Credit Hours

  • Basics of Industrial Engineering

  • This course defines industrial and systems engineering; describing its place in the business world and offering a wide picture of the functional areas with some solution techniques.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Engineering

  • This course helps you in acquiring an engineering mindset; providing you with the core knowledge and skills all engineers need to succeed. It helps you in seeing the world through the eyes of an engineer; looking at how engineers apply science and technology to solve problems facing society today.

  • 6 Credits

  • Latest Developments in Engineering

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

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to E-Engineering

  • In this course, you will find a lot of the e-engineering basics presented in an easy-to-follow and friendly style, you will also get the latest on internet, web page design, and much more-stuff barely on the horizon a couple of years ago that now dominates the online landscape.

  • 6 Credits

  • Advanced Fields in Engineering

  • Advanced fields in engineering is the analysis and design of continuous-time and discrete-time systems using time domain and frequency domain techniques. The course includes important Structural Dynamics, Free Vibration, Dynamic Analysis And Response To Linear Systems and Reduction Of Degree Of Freedom

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Electrical Engineering

  • This course provides an integrated introduction to electrical engineering and computer science, taught using substantial laboratory experiments with mobile robots. Our primary goal is for you to learn to appreciate and use the fundamental design principles of modularity and abstraction in a variety of contexts from electrical engineering and computer science.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Civil Engineering

  • The course is based on introduction to the civil engineering profession and its role in the society; creative thinking and critical thinking as integral parts of the engineering decision process. The course discusses about important materials such as concrete materials, wood, iron and steel.

  • 6 Credits

  • Foundations of Mechanical Engineering

  • The traditional approach to teaching mechanical engineering has been to cover either mechanics or thermofluid mechanics. In response to the growing trend toward more general modules, Foundations of Mechanical Engineering provides a unified approach to teaching the basic mechanical engineering topics of mechanics, the mechanics of solids, and thermofluid mechanics.

  • 6 Credits

  • Fundamentals of Irrigation Engineering

  • This course delves into the essential principles and techniques in irrigation engineering, focusing on the design, implementation, and management of efficient irrigation systems.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Irrigation Engineering

  • This course provides a comprehensive introduction to irrigation engineering, covering the basics of irrigation systems, water management, and the application of engineering principles to solve irrigation problems.

  • 6 Credits

  • Irrigation Engineering Materials and Processes

  • This course explores the materials and processes involved in irrigation engineering, including the selection and use of irrigation materials and the design of processes for efficient water management.

  • 6 Credits

  • Irrigation Engineering Dynamics and Control

  • This course covers the dynamics and control systems in irrigation engineering, focusing on the modelling and control of irrigation processes and systems.

  • 6 Credits

  • Irrigation Engineering Structures

  • This course focuses on the structural aspects of irrigation engineering, including the design and analysis of irrigation structures. Students will learn about the principles of structural engineering and their applications in irrigation engineering.

  • 6 Credits

  • Irrigation Engineering Systems Engineering

  • This course introduces students to the principles of systems engineering as applied to irrigation engineering projects. It covers the entire lifecycle of irrigation systems, from requirements definition to system validation.

  • 6 Credits
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Basics of industrial engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    History of engineering and development of industrial engineering.
    Industrial and systems engineering.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Manufacturing engineering.
    Facilities location and layout.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Material handling, distribution, and routing.
    Work design and organizational performance -- work measurement.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Operations planning and control.
    Quality control.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Financial compensation.
    Cad/cam, robotics, and automation.
    Human factors.
    Resource management.
    Financial management and engineering economy.
    Probabilistic models.
    Simulation.
    Project management.
    Systems concepts.
    Management systems design.

Introduction to engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Engineering and society
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Organization and representation of engineering systems
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Learning and problem solving
    Laws of nature and theoretical models
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Data analysis and empirical models
    Modeling interrelationships in systems: lightweight structures
    Modeling interrelationships in systems:digital electronic circuits
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Getting started with matlab
    Vector operations in matlab
    Matrix operations in matlab

Latest developments in engineering

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

Introduction to E-engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Physics for electronics.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mathematics for electronics.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Electrical quantities and measurements.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ohm's law and watt's law.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Combinational series/parallel circuits.
    Magnetism and magnetic circuits.
    Motors and generators.
    Alternating current.
    Capacitors.
    Inductors.
    Series ac circuits.

Advanced fields in engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Equations of motion, problem statement, and solution methods.
    Free vibration.
    Response to harmonic and periodic excitations.
    Response to arbitrary, step, and pulse excitations.response to arbitrarily time-varying forces.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Numerical evaluation of dynamic response.
    Earthquake response of linear systems.
    Earthquake response of inelastic systems.
    Generalized single-degree-of-freedom systems.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Equations of motion, problem statement, and solution methods.
    Free vibration.
    Damping in structures.experimental data and recommended modal damping ratios.
    Dynamic analysis and response of linear systems.two-degree-of-freedom systems.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Earthquake analysis of linear systems.response history analysis.
    Reduction of degrees of freedom.
    Numerical evaluation of dynamic response.
    Systems with distributed mass and elasticity.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to the finite element method.rayleigh-ritz method.
    Earthquake response of linearly elastic buildings.
    Earthquake response of inelastic buildings.
    Earthquake dynamics of base-isolated buildings.
    Structural dynamics in building codes.

Introduction to electrical engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction
    Resistive circuits
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Inductance and capacitance
    Transients
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Steady-state sinusoidal analysis
    Frequency response, bode plots, and resonance
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Logic circuits
    Microcomputers
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Computer-based instrumentation
    Diodes
    Amplifiers: specifications and external
    Field-effect transistors
    Bipolar junction transistors
    Operational amplifiers
    Magnetic circuits and transformers
    Dc machines
    Ac machines

Introduction to civil engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    History of the use of biological, chemical, and radiological agents.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Safe operations at terrorist incidents.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Affects of biological, chemical, and radiological agents.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Terrorism emergency response scenarios.

Foundations of mechanical engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Statically determinate force systems.
    Statically determinate stress systems.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Stress-strain relations.
    Torsion.
    Bending stress.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Bending: slope and deflection.
    Statically indeterminate beams.
    Energy methods.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Buckling instability.
    Yield criteria and stress concentration.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Application of the equilibrium and strain-displacement.
    Elementary plasticity.
    Thin plates and shells.
    Finite element method.
    Fracture mechanics.
    Fatigue.

Fundamentals of Irrigation Engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Irrigation System Design of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Design Principles and Methodologies
  • Hydraulic Design of Irrigation Systems
  • System Layout and Installation
  In Section 2 Water Resource Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Surface Water and Groundwater Utilization
  • Watershed Management
  • Water Conservation Techniques
  In Section 3 Irrigation Scheduling and Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Crop Water Requirements
  • Irrigation Scheduling Methods
  • Water Use Efficiency
  In Section 4 Drainage Systems of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Design of Drainage Systems
  • Surface and Subsurface Drainage
  • Drainage Water Management
  In Section 5 Advanced Irrigation Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Precision Irrigation
  • Automation in Irrigation
  • Remote Sensing and GIS in Irrigation

Introduction to Irrigation Engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Fundamentals of Irrigation Engineering of this course you will cover these topics:
  • History and Scope of Irrigation Engineering
  • Key Concepts and Terminologies
  • Overview of Irrigation Systems
  In Section 2 Soil-Water-Plant Relationships of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Soil Properties and Water Retention
  • Crop Water Requirements
  • Plant Responses to Water
  In Section 3 Irrigation Methods of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Surface Irrigation
  • Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Drip Irrigation
  In Section 4 Water Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Water Source Development
  • Water Distribution Systems
  • Irrigation Scheduling
  In Section 5 Environmental Considerations of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Impact of Irrigation on Environment
  • Water Quality and Salinity Management
  • Sustainable Irrigation Practices

Irrigation Engineering Materials and Processes

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Irrigation Materials of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Types and Properties of Irrigation Materials
  • Material Selection for Irrigation Projects
  • Testing and Characterization
  In Section 2 Hydraulic Processes of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Flow Dynamics in Irrigation Systems
  • Hydraulic Control Devices
  • Pumping and Conveyance Systems
  In Section 3 Soil and Water Interaction of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Soil Hydraulics
  • Infiltration and Percolation
  • Soil Salinity and Leaching
  In Section 4 Irrigation System Maintenance of this course you will cover these topics:
  • System Inspection and Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting and Repairs
  • Performance Evaluation
  In Section 5 Innovations in Irrigation Materials of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Advanced Irrigation Technologies
  • Sustainable Materials for Irrigation
  • Future Trends in Irrigation Engineering

Irrigation Engineering Dynamics and Control

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Dynamics of Irrigation Systems of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Modelling Irrigation Processes
  • Dynamic Response Analysis
  • Stability and Control
  In Section 2 Control Systems in Irrigation Engineering of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Fundamentals of Control Theory
  • Feedback and Control Mechanisms
  • Control System Design
  In Section 3 Irrigation Monitoring and Control of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Real-Time Monitoring Techniques
  • Control Strategies for Irrigation Systems
  • Optimization Techniques
  In Section 4 Modelling and Simulation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Computational Modelling Techniques
  • Simulation Tools for Irrigation Systems
  • Case Studies
  In Section 5 Advanced Topics in Irrigation Control of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Adaptive and Predictive Control
  • Intelligent Irrigation Systems
  • Innovations in Irrigation Control Systems

Irrigation Engineering Structures

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Introduction to Irrigation Structures of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Types of Irrigation Structures
  • Structural Design Principles
  • Material Properties and Selection
  In Section 2 Structural Design of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Design Principles and Methodologies
  • Stress and Strain Analysis
  • Design Optimization Techniques
  In Section 3 Structural Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Analytical and Numerical Methods
  • Case Studies
  In Section 4 Testing and Validation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Experimental Techniques
  • Non
  • Validation of Structural Designs
  In Section 5 Advanced Irrigation Structures of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Composite Structures
  • Lightweight and High
  • Innovations in Structural Engineering

Irrigation Engineering Systems Engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Systems Engineering Process
  • Requirements Analysis
  • System Design and Architecture
  In Section 2 Integration and Testing of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Systems Integration Techniques
  • Testing and Validation
  • Quality Assurance
  In Section 3 Project Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Planning and Scheduling
  • Risk Management
  • Cost and Resource Management
  In Section 4 Systems Engineering Tools of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Modelling and Simulation
  • Systems Engineering Software
  • Case Studies
  In Section 5 Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Systems of Systems
  • Complex System Integration
  • Future Trends in Irrigation Systems Engineering