Degree Nomenclature
English: Bachelor of Science in Water Supply and Environmental Engineering
Amharic: የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በውሃ አቅርቦትና አካባቢ ምህንድስና
Duration: 5 years (10 semesters) Total Credit Hours: 198 Medium of Instruction: English
| Year | Semester | Courses | Key Learning Themes |
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| Year 1 | Semester I |
• Social Anthropology • Introduction to Emerging Technologies • Communicative English Language Skills I • General Physics • Critical Thinking • Global Trends • General Psychology • Mathematics for Natural Science • Physical Fitness |
Integration of communication, critical thinking, and foundational sciences to understand historical and social contexts. |
| Semester II |
• Communicative English Language Skills II • Economics • Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn • Moral and Civic Education • History of Ethiopia and the Horn • Basic Computer Programming • Applied Maths I • Inclusiveness |
Advancement of communication and scientific literacy while promoting social awareness and ethical responsibility. | |
| Year 2 | Semester I |
• Engineering Drawing • Engineering Mechanics • Applied Mathematics II • Surveying I • Environmental Science and Engineering • Engineering Geology • Probability and Statistics |
Introduces essential science and engineering principles for foundational understanding in water supply and environmental engineering. Understands basic geological concepts, surveying, and technical drawing. |
| Semester II |
• Fluid Mechanics • Strength of Materials • Surveying II • Numerical Methods • Soil Mechanics I • Construction Materials, Equipment and Methods • Surface Water Hydrology • Environmental Engineering Lab Analysis I |
Broad understanding of environmental problem analysis and properties of fluids. Introduces hydrology concepts and the hydrological cycle. Understands physical properties of fluids and their relation to molecular properties. |
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| Year 3 | Semester I |
• Hydraulics • Open Channel Hydraulics • Soil Mechanics II • Air and Noise Pollution • Environmental Engineering Lab Analysis II • Urban Water Supply Engineering • Global Trends • Ground Water Hydrology |
Familiarizes students with flows in pipe networks and open channels. Identifies sources, quantity, and demand of water resources. Equips students with principles and design of water distribution systems. |
| Semester II |
• Sewerage and Urban Drainage • Reinforced Concrete Design I • Hydraulic Structures I • Solid and Hazardous Waste Management • Foundation Engineering • Water Treatment • Wastewater Engineering I |
Understands operation of water and wastewater treatment systems. Gains understanding of sewerage system design and construction. Learns basic design principles of hydraulic structures. |
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| Year 4 | Semester I |
• Wastewater Engineering II • Hydraulic Structures II • Reinforced Concrete Design II • Rural Water Supply and Sanitation • Research Methods • Application Software in WSEE • Contract Specification and Quantity Survey |
Understands dam outlet works, diversion works, and energy dissipation structures. Learns computer applications in Water Supply and Environmental Engineering. Gains understanding of sanitation and socio-economic factors affecting system design. |
| Semester II |
• Holistic Examination • Internship Company Evaluation • Internship Report Evaluation • Internship Defense Evaluation |
Demonstrates ability to solve complex, practice-oriented problems through applied skills. Gains real-world exposure in construction sites and design offices. |
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| Year 5 | Semester I |
• Water and Wastewater Quality Management • GIS and Remote Sensing • Environmental Impact Assessment • Economics • Water Supply and Sanitary Installation • Plumbing Workshop • Educational Field Practice |
Introduces GIS and remote sensing applications. Equips students with water quality management, EIA processes, and environmental policy understanding. |
| Semester II |
• Construction Planning and Management • Principles of Hydropower and Alternative Sources • Inclusiveness • Water and Environmental Law • BSc Thesis • Water Resource Planning and Management |
Develops project planning, management, and sustainability skills. Gains understanding of water law and environmental regulations. Applies scientific research to solve real-world water and environmental challenges. |