Course Descriptions
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Institute Courses | |||
| ANAT 2051 | Human Anatomy | 2 | Systematic study of human body parts with emphasis on circulatory, digestive, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, muscular, and sensory systems. |
| ANTH 1012 | Social Anthropology | 2 | Human diversity; culture areas in Ethiopia; being human; marginalized and vulnerable groups; customary and local governance systems and peacemaking. |
| CHEM 2061 | General Chemistry I | 3 | Prerequisite: None. Chemistry and atomic structure; acids and bases; states of matter; chemical bonding; thermodynamics. |
| CHEM 3062 | General Chemistry II with Lab | 3 | Prerequisite: CHEM 2061. Bonding theory; acidity/basicity; organic and inorganic molecules; analytical and quantification techniques. |
| ECON 1011 | Economics | 3 | Fundamental economic principles from supply–demand to market structures; macro/micro concepts for global and individual decision-making. |
| FLEN 1011 | Communicative English Language Skills I | 3 | Effective communication across contexts; grammar and vocabulary in communicative events; integrated practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. |
| FLEN 1012 | Communicative English Language Skill II | 3 | Prerequisite: FLEN 1011. Construct sentences; develop paragraphs; write descriptive, narrative, expository, and argumentative essays. |
| GEES 1011 | Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn | 3 | Geology; topography; drainage systems and water resources; climate; soils; wildlife; population and economic activities in Ethiopia and the Horn. |
| GEOL 3071 | Engineering Geology & Rock Mechanics | 3 | Engineering geology fundamentals; role of geology in water-resources infrastructure planning and design; essentials of rock geology. |
| GLTR 2012 | Global Trends | 2 | Basics of international relations; global challenges; concepts, theories, approaches and debates for understanding contemporary world affairs. |
| HIST 1012 | History of Ethiopia and the Horn | 3 | |
| LOCT 1011 | Critical Thinking | 3 | Logic and philosophy; arguments and validity; deductive/inductive reasoning; precise language; factors affecting critical thinking; real-life application. |
| MATH 1011 | Basic Mathematics for Natural Sciences | 3 | Propositional logic; sets; real and complex numbers; functions; polynomials; logarithms; analytic geometry (lines, circles, parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas). |
| MATH 1041 | Applied Mathematics I | 3 | Vectors; matrices; limits; continuity; derivatives; integrals and applications (volume, arc length, surface area). |
| MATH 2042 | Applied Mathematics II | 4 | Sequences and series; power and Fourier series; multivariable differential and integral calculus; applications in various coordinate systems. |
| MATH 2043 | Applied Mathematics III | 4 | First/second-order differential equations; vector calculus; line and surface integrals; complex analysis; Taylor & Laurent series; systems analysis. |
| MOE 4254 | Exit Exam | P/F | Comprehensive end-of-program assessment evaluating overall knowledge and skills in the field. |
| MCIE 1012 | Moral and Civic Education | 2 | Ethical principles; social responsibility; civic engagement; critical thinking and values for responsible citizenship and societal impact. |
| MGMT 1012 | Entrepreneurship | 3 | Entrepreneurial history and globalization; idea generation; marketing; feasibility studies; social implications; legal frameworks. |
| PHYL 2052 | Human Physiology | 3 | Introduction to general human physiology. |
| PHYS 1011 | General Physics | 3 | Kinematics; dynamics; fluids; heat and thermodynamics; oscillations; waves; optics; electromagnetism; electronics; cross-cutting applications. |
| PHYS 2101 | General Physics Lab | 2 | Classical mechanics experiments (kinematics, Newton’s laws, energy, momentum, oscillations); basic measurement methods and units. |
| PSCH 1011 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| SNIE 1012 | Inclusiveness | 2 | Assess, understand and address the needs of persons with disabilities; coordinate expert support for equitable participation. |
| STAT 2044 | Probability and Statistics | 2 | Foundations of probability; descriptive statistics; hypothesis testing; selecting procedures; confidence intervals. |
| STAT 2171 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 3 | Core statistics and probability theories tailored for engineering applications. |
| MATH 2182 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 | Prerequisite: MATH 1041. Logic; sets; relations; functions; Boolean algebra; counting; inclusion–exclusion; generating functions; recurrences; graph theory; trees. |
| STAT 2171 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 | Data collection and presentation; measures of location/variation; probability and sampling; simple linear regression; correlation and rank correlation. |
| SPSC 1011 | Physical Fitness | P/F | Health-related physical fitness components; conditioning; hypokinetic disease; general training principles. |
| TTP 4008 | Team Training Program | 3 | Inter-professional practice in health facilities; research-oriented activities addressing community health problems. |
| WRIE-3161 | Irrigation Engineering | 3 | Prerequisite: HWRE 2121. Design, construction, operation and management of irrigation and drainage systems and related structures. |
| Institute Common Courses | |||
| TCBTP 2003 | Demographic Survey and Problem Identification | 3 | Introduces community-based surveying and problem identification; strengthens teamwork skills. |
| TCBTP 2004 | Appropriate Technology and Professional Ethics | 3 | Prerequisite: TCBTP 2003. Rapid prototyping and problem-solving in teams; application of professional ethics. |
| TCBTP 3006 | Action Plan Development, Intervention and Evaluation | 3 | Prerequisites: TCBTP 2003, TCBTP 2004. Develops action plans for identified community problems and implements proposed solutions. |
| TCBTP 4007 | Intervention and Evaluation | 3 | Prerequisite: TCBTP 3006. Focuses on intervention strategies and evaluation of implemented action plans. |
| SRP 5252 | B.Sc. Thesis | 7 | Prerequisite: Internship and all courses passed. Investigate specialized topics; conduct research; present findings through a comprehensive thesis that evidences disciplinary proficiency. |
| EENG 2161 | Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronic Devices | 3 | Metals, semiconductors, insulators; diode types; BJTs; semiconductor theory; IC families; noise margin; propagation delay; power dissipation; CMOS. |
| ECEG 2041 | Digital Logic Design | 3 | Number systems and arithmetic; Boolean algebra; digital logic gates; analysis and design of combinational and sequential circuits. |
| INEN 4202 | Internship | 15 | Prerequisites: All major courses. Extended exposure to worksites and design offices to strengthen practical understanding. |
| EMTE 1012 | Introduction to Emerging Technologies | 3 | Overview of AI, Data Science, IoT, and Augmented Reality; explores impacts on society, business, and innovation. |
| ECEG 2052 | Computer Programming | 3 | Fundamental programming concepts; data types; control statements and loops; file input/output. |