G111 General Geology (3h/w)

Introduction to the study of the Earth Science and its branches – Theories on the origin of the Universe, the Solar System and the Earth – The atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere and the Earth's interior – The Earth's crust – Plate tectonic and the origin of mountains and oceans – Geologic processes shaping the Earth's surface: External processes; Weathering (physical and chemical), wind action and sand dunes, running water (rainfall, rivers and deltas), groundwater and its geologic action, waves and current actions in coastal areas, glacial erosion – Tectonic movements and the internal processes – Structures – Earthquake belts, intensity of earthquake – Volcanicity. Laboratory studies of topographic and geologic maps.

G102 Crystallography and Mineralogy (2h/w)

Crystallography: Definition and crystal parts, interfacial angles and their law, crystallographic elements, crystal symmetry, crystal habit and forms, crystal aggregates, crystal systems, holohedral and hemihedral forms, hemimorphism and enantiomorphism, axial ratios-crystal parameters and Miller indices, zone, zone axes and zone symbols and law. General description of the crystal systems. Stereographic projection. Practical examination of models representing crystal forms of seven crystal systems.

Mineralogy: Definitions – Physical and chemical properties of minerals – Chemical compositions – Origin of minerals – Classification of minerals – Minerals of the Earth's crust – Mineral associations in rocks and ore deposits - Description of crystal forms; genesis, field occurrences and uses of some important minerals. Laboratory investigation of hand specimens representing the major mineral groups.

Chem151 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry (2h/w)

Chemical calculations.Atomic spectra (Electromagnetic waves, Bohr’s theory, principles of wave mechanics).Atomic structure.Electronic configuration of atoms. Periodic Table and the general properties of representative elements (size of atoms and ions, ionization energy, electronic affinity, electronegativity, electropositivity and polarization).Oxidation states. Types of chemical bonds (ionic, covalent, coordinate, hydrogen and metallic). Lewis structure and formal charge.Theories of bonding: valance shell electron ,pair repulsion (VSEPR),valence bond theory(VBT), molecular orbital theory (MOT) and molecular geometry.

Phys111 General Physics-I (2h/w)

Heat and properties of matter: This course aims at developing a clear understanding of the basic concepts in Thermal physics and Properties of Matter. The thermal physics course includes: The zeroth law of Thermodynamics. Thermal Expansion of Solids and Liquids.Heat and Thermal Energy.Heat Capacity and Specific heat-Latent heat.Thermodynamic process.Liquifiaction of gases. The Properties of matter course includes: Units and Dimensions. Oscillatory Motion.Rotational Dynamics.Earth Satellites.Fluids.Surface Tension.Elasticity.

Math 131 Algebra and Geometry (2h/w)

Algebra: Mathematical induction and Partial fractions. Binomial theorem and its applications, Solution of cubic equations, Solution of 4th degree equations, Sets, subsets, set operations and inductively definition of sets, equivalence relations, equivalence classes, partitions and partial order, maps, composition of maps, kinds of maps and inverse functions.

Geometry: Coordinate plane: Rectangular coordinates and polar coordinate – distance – change of axes - Straight line in plane and the common equation of two lines - Circle - The conic section: Parabola – Ellipse –Hyperbola - The general equation of the second degree in two variables

B111 Systematic Botany (2h/w)

Introduction to the study of systematic botany – Plant Kingdom – Different systems of classification of plants up to date – procaryotic and eucaryotic cells – Viruses – Bacteria – Fungi – Algal – Bryophyta – Pteridophyta Gymnosperms – Angiosperms – Environmental adaptations

Uni102 English Language (2h/w)

Writing paragraph + topic sentence - Countable and non-countable nouns

Speaking, listening, reading & writing skills in English

Uni103 Human Rights (2h/w)

General introduction to the area of Developmental Psychology and a survey of developmental processes that influence the growth of the physical, intellectual, and socio-emotional aspects of the person throughout the lifespan

G113 Optical Mineralogy (2h/w)

State of solids and their motives. Parameters controlling crystal systems. Crystal system and classes descriptions, as well as Moho scale of crystals. Unit cell types and crystal packing. Twins and twinning crystals. Studying the principles of optical properties of minerals under the polarizing microscope. Studying the differents parts of polarizing microscope. Studying the identification of uniaxial and bi-axial minerals in thin sections under the polarizing microscope. How to identify the different mineral groups under the microscope.

G114 Rock-forming minerals (2h/w)

Definition, classification and atomic structure of silicate rock-forming minerals. Physical and chemical properties of silicate minerals. Their origin, paragenesis, occurrence and industrial uses. Nesosilicates and sorosilicates (olivine group, garnet group, sphene, zircon, Epidote), Insosilicates (single chain pyroxenes, double chain amphiboles), phyllosilicates (mica group, serpentine group, chlorite group), Tectosilicates (silica group, feldspars and feldspathoids). Practical examination of thin sections made in different rocks to recognize the rock-forming minerals.

Chem161 Principles of Organic Chemistry (3h/w)

Chemical Bonds-The Octet Rule - Writing Lewis Structures- Formal Charge – Resonance - Quantum Mechanics-Atomic Orbitals-Molecular Orbitals - Hybirdization- Molecular Geometry: The Valence Shell Electron- Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Model-Representation of Structural Formulas- Hydrocarbons: Representative Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds-Polar Covalent Bonds-Polar and Nonpolar Molecules-Functional Groups - Alkyl Halides or Haloalkanes - Alcohols - Alcohol- Ether – Amines - Aldehydes and Ketones-Carboxylic acids - Esters- Nitriles - Acids and Bases - Conformational analysis of alkane nucleophilic species in C–C bond formation, especially olefination

Phys112 General Physics-II (2h/w)

Electricity, Magnetism and Optics: Electricity and Magnetism course includes: Electric current and ohm’s law, Network theorem, Work, power and energy, Capacitance and inductance, Magnetism and electromagnetism, Electromagnetic induction. Optics course includes: Nature of light, propagation of light, deviation of light by prisms and dispersion, image formation, perception of light and color vision, Lasers.

Math132 Differentiation and Integration (2h/w)

Descriptions: A. Review and Preparation for Calculus. B. Limits and Their Properties. C. Differentiation. D. Applications of Differentiation. E. Integration. F. Logarithmic, Exponential and Other Functions. G. Applications of Integration. H. Integration Techniques.

Z131 Zoo Diversity (2h/w)

Invertebrate: Taxonomy of Animal kingdom and definitions of animals that build a skeleton. General characters of protozoan protista and phylum: Porifera, Coelenterata, Annellida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata and their classes. Examples of each phylum and class illustrating their structure, Feeding, reproduction, life cycle, collection, farming and their economic importance.Vertebrates: General character of chordate. Classification of chordate.Amphioxus with some body systems.General character of vertebrate.Different system of bony and cartilagenous fishes.General character of Reptiles.

Uni111 Data Base Applications in Geology (2h/w)

Overview on the most important applications of computer technology (excl. Rock mechanics) in mining in theory and practice: CAD, mine design, data management, optimization, simulation, automation.  Introduction to topics as follows, preparing the students to report on results of practical software training: data acquisition of sampling locations related to parameters indicating quality of hard rocks, soils and groundwater; supported by GPS; integration of complementary digital data sources. Assessing data quality; data models of vector- and raster information; Spatial DMBS; information processing in geographical information systems. Basics of interpolation techniques to model information layers on environmental quality. Basics of remote sensing. Layout of maps and editing the content. Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences): Overview on the most important applications of computer technology (excl. Rock mechanics) in mining in theory and practice: CAD, mine design data management, optimization, simulation, and automation.

Uni112 Mining & Environmental Laws and Petroleum Agreements (2h/w)

Items of mining and quarrying law. Problems of the law applications with real examples. Principle of the ethics of working in the mining, quarrying and petroleum and gas sites jobs. This course will explore all aspects of modern mining legislation and its impacts on the mining industry and its stakeholders both in Egypt region. Topics to be covered include in broad terms mine health and safety, mining and the environment, exploration and mining, and miscellaneous issues. Concepts to be covered include duty of care, enabling legislation, safety management systems, the role of risk management, the role of the regulator, and mining laws in developing countries, industrial law and other issues. The course is designed for mining industry personnel and/or those involved with the industry that need to be updated in this rapidly changing discipline. An emphasis will be on case studies. The course will be delivered by experienced practitioners from government and legal firms.

The law of environmental protection. Introduction to petroleum agreement (definitions and overviews) - Petroleum agreement history - Government and Oil companies relationships - Objectives of government versus Oil company objectives - Production sharing agreements - Unitization agreements – License - Exploration blocks - Exploration periods and commitments - Work programs and budgets - Management and operations- Obligatory drilling – Reserves – Bonus - Reservoir Development – Relinquishment – Assignment - Coast recovery