PE211: Physical Chemistry 3 Credits

Behavior of real and ideal gases, the first law of thermodynamics and its applications, the second law of thermodynamics, the third law of thermodynamics, electromotive force, thermodynamics of electrochemical cells, chemical kinetics, reaction rates including zeroth, first, second and third order reactions.

PE215: General Geology 3 Credits

Introduction to geology, definitions of geology and engineering geology, general outline of the structure of the earth, most abundant elements and minerals of the earth crust. Magma, rocks cycle, minerals, physical properties of minerals. Classification of mineral on basis of chemical composition. Rocks classification: Igneous rocks, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rocks. Weathering, erosion and soil formations. Introduction to simple geological structures: fold, fault, joint and unconformity. Deformation and failure, behavior of rocks and factors controlling these behaviors. 

PE240: Engineering Economy      3 Credits

Fundamental aspects of an economic system in a society; this includes the fundamental problems of any economic system, the economic development and its limitation, role of the government, supply and demand, and the economic cycle of the price system. Worth concepts normally used in engineering economics to provide a deep understanding of the different evaluation techniques necessary for the proper comparison and decision of the relative economic materials of investment alternatives. 

PE242: Structural Geology    3 Credits

Mechanical properties; force, stress, strain, stress-strain diagrams, factors controlling behavior of rock materials, folds; description, field study, mechanics and causes of folding, concentric folds and associated faults and oil accumulation, faults; description, classification and recognition, diapers and related structures, dating of the structural events, tectonic and tectonic classification . 

PE331: Organic Chemistry      3 Credits

Introduction; nomenclature; preparation and reaction of aliphatic hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and alicyclic hydrocarbons); alkylhalides; alcohol and glycols; ethers; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and their derivatives (acid anhydrides, esters and amides).