Course Descriptions of Non-Institute Courses Used in Institute Curricula
Freshman Courses
ANTH 1012—Social Anthropology. This course covers: human diversity, culture areas in Ethiopia. Human beings & being human, Marginalized, minorities, vulnerable groups, Customary and local governance systems and peacemaking.
ECON 1011—Economics. Course description: Explores fundamental economic principles, from supply and demand to market structures. Analyze macro and microeconomic concepts to understand the global and individual financial decision-making processes.
EMTE 1012—Introduction to Emerging Technologies (5). This course explores cutting-edge technologies shaping our future. It dives into basics of AI, Data Science, IoT, Augmented reality and understands their impact on society, business, and innovation.
FLEN 1011—Communicative English Language Skills I. It is designed to equip students with effective communication skills in diverse contexts. It covers grammar and vocabulary as used in communicative events and all skills.
FLEN 1012—Communicative English Language Skill II. Prerequisite: FLEN 1011. This course provides basic knowledge on how to construct English sentences, compose paragraphs, and develop well-structured different types of essays, including descriptive, naFrrative, expository, and argumentative essays.
GEES 1011—Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn. This course covers geology, topography of Drainage systems and water resources, climate, Soils, and wildlife resources and Population of, Economic activities in Ethiopia Horn.
GLTR 2012—Global Trends. The course is designed to equip students with the basics of international relations so that they will be exposed to global challenges and perspectives on wide range of issues, concepts, theories, approaches and debates that are helpful in understanding the contemporary international relations.
HIST 1012—History of Ethiopia and the Horn
LOCT 1011—Critical Thinking. The course is designed to understand the relationship of logic and philosophy, recognize the core areas of philosophy, appreciate the necessity learning logic and philosophy, understand basic logical concepts, arguments, understand deductivness, inductiveness, validity, and cogency. Enables to develop the skill to construct sound argument and evaluate arguments; cultivate the habits of critical thinking and develop sensitivity to clear and accurate usage of language; differentiate cognitive meanings from emotive meanings of words, identify the factors that affect critical thinking and apply critical thinking principles to real life situation.
MATH 1011—Basic Mathematics for Natural Sciences (5). This course introduces propositional logic, set theory, real and complex number, functions, polynomials, logarithmic functions, and analytic geometry, includes straight lines, circles, parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas.
MATH 1041—Applied Mathematics I (7). This course explores vectors, matrices, limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, and their applications. Understand principles, applying them to determine volume, arc length, and surface area.
MATH 2042—Applied Mathematics II (7). Prerequisite: MATH 1041. This course study sequences, series convergence, power series, Fourier series, differential, integral calculus of functions with multiple variables, and applications in different coordinate systems.
MATH 2043—Applied Mathematics III (7). Prerequisite: MATH 2042. Study first and second-order differential equations, vector calculus, line and surface integrals, complex analytical functions, Taylor and Laurent series, and system analysis.
MCIE 1012—Moral and Civic Education (4). This course deals with ethical principles, social responsibility, and civic engagement. It also explores critical thinking and values essential for responsible citizenship and positive societal impact.
MGMT 1012—Entrepreneurship (5). This course delves into the intricacies of entrepreneurship, focusing on topics such as history, globalization, business ideas, marketing, feasibility studies, social implications, and legal frameworks.
PHYL 2052—Human Physiology (5). Prerequisite: ANAT 2051. The course introduces the students to general human physiology.
PHYS 1011—General Physics (5). This general physics course covers topics such as kinematics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, oscillations, waves, optics, electromagnetism, electronics, and cross-cutting applications of physics.
PHYS 2101—General Physics Lab (2) Basic classical mechanics such as kinematics, Newton’s laws, energy, momentum and oscillations. Very basic measuring methods and the corresponding units of measurement.
PSCH 1011—General Psychology
SNIE 1012—Inclusiveness (3). Students will learn how to assess, understand and address the needs of persons with disabilities and provide relevant/extra support from experts to benefit all citizens equally.
STAT 2044—Probability and Statistics (4). Prerequisites: MATH 2042. Introduce students to fundamental probability theory, basic descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, test procedures selection, and confidence interval estimation.
STAT 2171—Probability and Statistics for Engineers (5). Prerequisite: MATH 1041. The course introduces students to statistics and probability theories.
SPSC 1011—Physical Fitness. Provide basic concepts of five components of health-related physical fitness, conditioning, hypokinetic disease & general principles of training.
Non-Institute Courses
ANAT 2051—Human Anatomy (4). This course involves a systematic study of the human body parts with an emphasis on the circulatory, digestive, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, muscular and sensory systems.
CHEM 2061—General Chemistry I (5). Prerequisite: None. Chemistry and atomic structure; Acids and bases; State of matter; Chemical bonding and Thermodynamics
CHEM3062—General Chemistry II with Lab (5). Prerequisite: CHEM2061. Bonding Theory; Basicity/acidity; Organic/inorganic Molecules; Analysis and quantification Technique
GEOL 3071—Engineering Geology & Rock Mechanics (5). Covers engineering geology fundamentals and the significance of geology in water resources infrastructure planning and design, with insights into rock geology.
INEN 4202—Internship (25). Prerequisites: All major courses. Giving students longer exposure to the actual working circumstances of various building sites and design offices aims to strengthen their practical understanding.
MOE 4254—Exit Exam (P/F). The exit exam is a comprehensive assessment conducted at the end of the academic program to evaluate students’ overall knowledge and skills in their respective fields.
SRP 5252—BS Thesis (12). Prerequisites: Internship and all courses passed. Investigate specialized topics, conduct research, present findings and contribute to the field, showcasing proficiency in materials science through comprehensive thesis project.
TCBTP 2003—Demographic survey and Problem Identification (5). The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the skill of problem identification through a survey in the community and improve their teamwork.
TCBTP 2004—Appropriate Technology and Professional Ethics (5). Prerequisite: TCBTP 2003. The course introduces the students to problem-solving skills through rapid prototyping and teamwork and enables them to apply professional ethics principles.
TCBTP 3006—Action plan development, intervention and evaluation (5). Prerequisites: TCBTP 2003, TCBTP 2004. The course covers development action plans for the problems identified from the community and implement solutions that have been proposed.
TTP 4008—Team Training Program (5). This course allows student to work with other health disciplines in health facilities and participate in research-oriented activities towards solving community health problems.