CIVIL ENGINEERING

SPECIALITY: INDUSTRIAL AND CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

Higher Mathematics.

Lectures - 192 hr., Seminars - 175 hr., Consultations - 20 hr., Self-learning- 234 hr., 1st, 2nd and 3rd semesters - examination, 4th semester - test.

Linear algebra (determinants, matrices, systems of linear algebraic equations). Vectors. Analytic geometry (coordinate method, straight line, plane, ellipse, hyperbola, parabola). Limits, continuity. Differential Higher Mathematics  of functions of one and several variables. Complex numbers and polynomials. Integral Higher Mathematics . Differential equations. Series. Probability theory (random events, discrete and continuous random variables). Basic problems of mathematical statistics. Problems of linear algebra and analytic geometry (coordinate method, straight line, plane, hyperbola, parabola). Differential higher mathematics. Optimization problems. Integral higher mathematics. Calculation of area, curve length, solid volume and surface area. Integrating differential equations. Series. Problems of probability theory and mathematical statistics.

Prerequisite: not required.

Computer Science.

Lectures - 36 hr., Labs - 36 hr., Self-learning - 63 hr., 2nd semester - examination.

Hardware and software of personal computers (PC). PC operating systems and shells. Methods of documents creating and editing. MS Word text editor. Document structure. Formatting of documents. Creation and work with spreadsheets using MS Excel table editor. Merging of documents created with different application programs into one document. Fundamentals of C programming language. Structure of C programs. Input/output, mathematical and user functions; input/output files and boxes. Solution of  engineering tasks of different complexity using C programming language.

Preparation and editing of documents in different formats. Application of MS Excel calculations and functions. Solution of different mathematical tasks using C programming language.

Prerequisite: not required.

Physics.

Lectures - 87 hr., Seminars - 17 hr., Labs - 70 hr., Consultations - 15 hr., Self-learning - 96 hr.,  2nd and 3rd semesters - examination.

Mechanics: kinematics, dynamics; forces of inertia; laws of conservation of momentum, angular momentum, energy; relativistic mechanics. Molecular physics and thermodynamics: kinetic theory; 1st and 2nd law of thermodynamics; entropy. Electromagnetism: electrostatic field; conductors and dielectrics in electrostatic field; direct current laws; magnetic field; electromagnetic induction; Maxwells equations. Oscillations: harmonic, damped, forced mechanical and electromagnetic oscillations. Wave physics: mechanical, electromagnetic waves; interference, diffraction, dispersion, polarisation. Quantum physics: quantum properties of radiation; Schroedingers equation; atom and molecule spectra. Solid state physics: quantum statistics; band theory. Nuclear physics.

Prerequisite: secondary school syllabus in physics, mathematics and chemistry.

Chemistry.

Lectures - 34hr., Labs - 34 hr., Self-learning - 40 hr.,  1st semester - examination.

Atomic-molecular theory. Fundamental laws of chemistry. Structure of atom and the periodic law: contemporary view. Types of chemical bond (covalent, ionic, etc.). Fundamentals of coordination compounds chemistry. Quantum-mechanical approach to covalent bonds: methods of valence bonds (VB) and molecular orbitals (MO). Chemical thermodynamics and thermochemistry. Chemical kinetics and catalysis. Dispersed systems and solutions. Physical and chemical properties of  solutions of electrolytes and non-electrolytes. Reduction-oxidation processes and basics of electrochemistry. General review of metals and non-metals  properties.

Main classes of chemical compounds and types of chemical reactions. Determination of metal equivalent by the water replacement method. The periodic trends in chemical properties of elements. Coordination compounds: properties and preparation. Chemical thermodynamics of ammonium chloride formation. Chemical kinetics (the rate law) of thiosulfuric acid decomposition. Determination of solution concentration and properties of electrolyte solutions. Reduction - oxidation reactions. Galvanic cells and electrolysis. General properties of metals and non-metals.

Prerequisite: not required.

Theoretical Mechanics.

Lectures - 52 hr., Seminars - 35 hr., Labs - 35 hr., Self-learning - 67 hr.,  2nd semester - test, 3rd semester - examination.

Main concepts and axioms of statics. Convergent system of forces. Moment of force relative to point and axis. Theory of force couple. Arbitrary forces system. Centre of parallel forces and centre of gravity. Basic concepts of kinematics. Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies. Complicated motion of a particles and rigid body. Dynamics of free and bounded point particle. Fundamental concepts of mechanical system dynamics. Dynamics of elementary movements of perfectly rigid body. Analytic mechanics. Theory of small vibrations.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Physics.

Engineering Graphics.

Lectures - 34 hr., Seminars - 52 hr., Self-learning - 103 hr., 1st semester - examination, 2nd semester - test.

Fundamentals of geometrical modelling: method of two images, Monge method, axonometric projections, perspective, projections with numerical marks. Solution of positional and metric problems, construction of shadows. Computer graphics: overview of technical, mathematical, linguistic and software components. Engineering graphics: performance of architectural-construction plans by ArchiCAD.

Prerequisite: not required.

Strength of Materials.

Lectures - 52 hr., Seminars - 35 hr., Labs - 18 hr., Consultations - 10 hr., Self-learning - 111 hr.,  1st semester - course paper, 3rd semester - test, 4th semester - examination.

Tension and compression. Experimental study of materials properties. Stress state analysis and strength theories. Geometrical characteristics of plane sections. Shear. Plane bending. Torsion. Complex deformations. Stability analysis of strut columns. Strength analysis under dynamic loads. Strength analysis under alternating stresses. Bending and torsion of thin-walled rods. Calculation of beam on elastic foundation. Fundamentals of fracture mechanics. Limiting state analysis of constructions. 

Prerequisite: Higher Mathematics; Physics; Theoretical mechanics.

Introduction to Civil Engineering, Construction Materials.

Lectures - 52 hr., Labs - 52 hr., Self-learning - 112 hr., 3rd semester - examination, 4th semester - test.

Standardization of materials and unification of wares and construction. Main physic - mechanical qualities of building materials and wares. Natural stone materials and wares, their properties and applications. Ceramic materials and wares. Materials and wares from mineral melts. Inorganic binders. Concretes and grouts, main properties. Asbestos cement wares. Monolithic and collapsible reinforced concrete constructions. Bitumen and tars. Roofing and waterproofing materials. Polymer materials and wares. Wood. Heat-insulating and acoustical materials. Paintwork materials. Metals and metal alloys.

Prerequisite: Physics; Chemistry.

Construction Machinery, Road Machines and Equipment.

Lectures - 36 hr., Labs - 36 hr., Consultations - 10 hr., Self-learning - 53 hr.,  4th semester - test.

Structural elements of construction machinery and road machines. Machine equipment. General-purpose transport vehicles. Load-and-lifting machines. Transporting machines. Machines for concrete works. Machines for finishing work. Excavation machines. Pile-driving equipment. Road machines. Airdrome treatment facilities.

Calculations of transmission of construction machinery, calculations of construction vehicle tractive ability, calculations of tractor train tractive ability, calculation of winch engineering data, operational calculation of tower cranes, bulldozer, scraper, power shovel, conveyors.

Prerequisite: Theoretical mechanics; Strength of materials. 

Engineering Geodesy.

Lectures - 17 hr., Labs - 17 hr., Seminars - 17 hr., Self-learning - 40 hr.,  4th semester - test. 

Information on Earths shape and coordinate systems used in geodesy. Orientation of lines in geodesy. Topographic plans and maps, their applications in solution of engineering problems.

Goniometers and measurement of angles. Geodetic methods of distance measurement on terrain. Direct leveling. Trigonometric leveling and general information on other kinds of leveling. Geodetic networks.

Transit survey of terrain. Tachometric survey of terrain. Aerophototopography of terrain.

Essence of ecological evaluation of territory on the basis of cartographical modelling. General regulations of projecting, mapping and editing of ecological maps. Cartographical representation of ecological information and its generalization. Examples of modelling of ecological - geographical information. Basic type of ecological - geographical maps.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Physics.

Electrical Engineering in Construction.

Lectures - 18 hr., Labs - 18 hr., Self-learning - 18 hr.,  4th semester - test.

Main elements of electric circuits: node, branch, loop. Sources of electromotive force and sources of current, their features. Electric values and their measuring units. Rules of electrical measuring instruments use. Equivalent transformations of electric circuits. Single phase sinusoidal alternating current circuits. Representation of sinusoidal changing in time value as a rotating phasor. Instantaneous and root mean square currents and voltages. Eulers formula and representations of sinusoidal values in the complex plane. Actions on complex values. Conjugate complex values. Ohms law for cogeneric part of an electric circuit. Generalized  Ohms law. The first and the second Kirchhoffs  laws. Calculations of electric circuits based on Kirchhoffs  laws. Node-pair and loop methods. Active, inductive and capacitive elements of electric circuit. Series R, L, C circuits. Phasor diagrams. Triangles of voltages, powers and resistances in series circuits. Powers balance equations. Voltages resonance. Transformation of series circuit into parallel one and vice versa. Currents resonance. Phasor diagrams. Series  - parallel circuits. Phasor diagrams of series - parallel circuits. Direct current  circuit as a particular case of alternating current  circuit. Obtaining of three-phase system of electromotive forces (EMF). Three-phase circuits at star connection. Correlations between phase and linear voltages. Balanced and unbalanced loads. Phasor diagrams. Sense of common wire. Delta-to-delta connection in three-phase circuits. Correlations between phase and linear currents under balanced loading. Phasor diagrams.  Transformation of star-to-star connection into delta-to-delta one and vice versa.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Physics.

Structural Mechanics.

Lectures - 17 hr., Seminars -34 hr., Self-learning - 84 hr.,  5th semester - examination.

Introduction: Main types of supports. Main types of rod construction: beams, frames, multi-span hinged beam, arches, trusses. Kinematics analysis of rod constructions. Statically determined rod construction under fixed loading. Main theorems of structural mechanics. Definition of displacement. Statically determined rod systems under movable load. Influence lines.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Computer science; Physics; Theoretical mechanics; Strength of materials.

Architecture of Buildings and Constructions.

Lectures - 17 hr., Seminars -34 hr., Self-learning - 84 hr.,  5th semester - design paper and examination.

Architectural design of building and constructions: architecture of apartment buildings. Architecture of civil buildings and constructions.

Architectural-constructive solutions. Volume-planning solutions. General plans projecting. Architecture of industrial buildings and constructions. Architectural and constructive solutions of buildings in close conditions of construction.

Prerequisite: Introduction to civil engineering, construction materials; Structural mechanics.

Heat Supply and Ventilation.

Lectures - 6 9hr., Labs - 69 hr., Self-learning - 159 hr,.  8th semester - test.

General information. Normative documentation. Main laws of thermodynamics. Main thermodynamic processes. Processes of stream generation. Cycles of cooling plants. Types of heat exchange. Thermal  conductivity. Heat transfer and thermal conditions of buildings. Determination of heat losses in premises and calculation of heating requirements. Heating systems. Determination of fuel requirement. Heat supply network. Boiler plants. Classification of heating systems and their characteristics. Hydraulic design of heating systems. Heating appliances, their types and location. Ventilating systems. Design of air conduit system. Air conditioning. Maintenance of air conditioning and ventilating systems.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; Strength of materials.

Metrology and Measurements.

Lectures-36 hr., Labs - 18 hr., Self-learning - 54 hr.,  4th semester - home task and test.

Problems and contents of metrology. Main concepts of metrology. Terms and definitions. Measurement traceability. Types of measurement instrumentation: standard, measure, measuring instrument, measuring converter, measuring setup, measuring system. Forms and methods of measurements. Standardization of metrological characteristics of measuring instruments. Errors of measurements and measuring instruments. Fundamentals of measurement assurance. Measurement signals. Analog electromechanical instruments. Measuring scale converters. Measurements of power and energy. Comparative measuring instruments. Electronic instruments. Measuring converters of non-electrical-to-electrical quantities.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Physics.

Safety of Life Activity.

Lectures - 18hr., Seminars - 18 hr., Self-learning - 18 hr.,  3rd semester - test.

Identification of potential dangers. Definition of dangerous, harmful and hazardous factors. Forecasting of occasion and consequence effects of dangerous, harmful factors on human organism, and influence of hazardous factors on the human- environment system. Methodology of application of protective means from dangerous, harmful and hazardous factors. Planning of measures for creation of healthy and safe life and activity conditions in the human - environment system. Application of public, social-economical, legal, technical, environmental, medical-prevention and educational procedures, aimed at creation of healthy and safe life conditions in the modern environment.

Identification of dangers, prevention or elimination of consequences. Evaluation of correspondence of the environment state to the requirements of healthy and safe life conditions.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Physics; Chemistry.

Introduction to Systems Theory.

Lectures - 17 hr., Seminars - 17 hr., Self-learning - 20 hr.,  6th semester - test.

Elements of linear programming theory. Simplex-method. Theory of duality. Game theory. Matrix games. Methods of matrix game solution. Transportation problem and methods of its solution. Threads in networks.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics.

Fundamentals of Ecology.

Lectures - 17 hr., Labs - 17 hr., Self-learning - 20 hr.,  6th semester - examination.

Objectives and problems of ecology. Evolution of relationship between the human society and the environment. Structure and existence conditions of the biosphere. Mineral, energy and climatic resources of the Earth. Main laws of ecology. Global ecological problems of the biosphere. Atmosphere protections. Main components and structure of the atmosphere. Classification of air pollutants sources. Air pollution control and hygienic standardization. Engineering methods of reducing of harmful substance emission into air. Protection of hydrosphere and lithosphere objects. Protection of environment against anthropogenic energetic loading. Environmental assessment. Environmental legislation and economics. International cooperation in environment protection.

Measurement of luminosity level, temperature, wind speed, atmospheric pressure and humidity in natural and artificial conditions. Determination of hardness and moisture of soils. Measurement of pH level of environment. Detection and concentration measurement of gaseous air pollutants via universal gaseous analyzer.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics ; Computer science; Chemistry.

Computer Internship.

Seminars -36 hr.,  2nd semester - test.

Computer internship on the course Computer engineering and programming: MathCad application for solution of engineering tasks. Finding of parameters of interconnected three-dimensional geometrical objects. Physical calculations using units of values. Solution of engineering tasks using formula methods. Investigation of functions in MathCad.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Computer science; Physics.

Construction Technology.

Lectures - 51 hr., Seminars  - 34 hr., Self-learning - 104 hr.,  5th  semester - course paper and examination.

Technology of construction operations. Preparation work in construction. Basic construction processes. Earthwork. Drilling work. Pile driving technology. Masonry. Erection of concrete and reinforced concrete structures. Insulating works. Roofing works. Laying of engineering communications. Finishing works. Basics of construction engineering automation.

Analysis of production situations during preparation works in construction. Determination of earthwork volumes. Problem of optimal distribution of earth volumes. Determination of machine sets for complex mechanization. Masonry technology. Development of operation charts for erecting concrete and reinforced concrete structures. Development of operation charts for particular construction processes.

Prerequisite: Computer science; Engineering graphics; Construction machinery, road machines and equipment; Building constructions; Fundamentals of computer-aided design systems.

Engineering Geology and Surveying.

Lectures ‑ 36 hr., Labs ‑ 18 hr., Self-learning ‑ 54 hr.,  6th  semester - two home tasks and  test.

General characteristics of the discipline. Basic information on geology. Principles of soil study. Basic physical and water-physical characteristics of soils. Fundamentals of hydrogeology. Principles of geodynamic. Geological processes. Endogenic and exogenic geological processes. Main problems of buildings in areas Endogenic and exogenic geological processes development. Engineering-geological survey for airport buildings, their types and objectives. Requirement to engineering-geological survey in accordance to environmental protection. Metrological representation of engineering-geological survey.

Geochronologic and stratigraphic scales. Macroscopic identification of rock and minerals. Definition of water-physical characteristics of soil. Construction of geological section and maps of hydroisohypse. Work with geological and geomorphological maps.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Chemistry.

Building Constructions.

Lectures - 68 hr., Seminars - 34 hr., Labs - 17 hr., Self-learning - 124 hr.,  7th semester - home task and examination, 8th  semester - design paper and test.

Principles of building constructions design. Methods of elements analysis. Physical-mechanical properties of concrete, reinforcing steel and reinforced concrete structures. Experimental basis of reinforced concrete strength theory. Flexural, compressed, and tensile reinforced concrete elements. Calculation of crack resistance and deformability of reinforced concrete members. Structures of one-storey skeleton-type building. Structures of multistorey frame and panel civil buildings. Ribbed monolithic covering of building. Covering structures. Reinforced concrete beds. Fundaments of design of stone and reinforced stone constructions. Metals. Standard classification of rolled sections. Coupling of metal members. Regulations of design of metal structures members. Beams. Roof trusses. Columns. Design of steel frames of single-story industrial buildings. Design of wooden and plastic structures.

Prerequisite: Introduction to civil engineering, construction materials; Structural mechanics; Construction technology.

Transportation and Communications, Urban Planning.

Lectures - 17 hr., Seminars - 17 hr.,  Consultations - 2 hr., Self-learning - 72 hr.,  7th semester - test.

Characteristic and structure of urban territory. Planning organization of urban territory.  Motor, railway, air, sea transport.  Urban and outside transport.  Transport system.  Transport construction and equipment.  Building block of residential territories determination.  Calculations of planning area of modern cities. Design of main sections and municipal boroughs. Kind of urban engineering services. Water supply and sewerage systems.  Power supply. Hydraulic engineering and antisliding installations. Protection of environment

Development of urban territory balance. Planning of street network frame. Determination of carrier structure.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematic; Computer science; Engineering graphics, Construction machinery, road machines and equipment.

Construction Economics.

Lectures - 34 hr., Seminars  - 34 hr., Self-learning - 67 hr.,  7th semester - examination.

Construction economics: modern economic management technologies, methods of analysis and evaluation of civil, industrial and road-building resources, processes and pricing systems in construction, essence and criteria of economic efficiency of building company, basic principles of investment, investment development functioning, major tasks of design analysis.

Types of building companies and their associations. Activity types of building companies. Circulating capital, efficiency factor, forms and types of wages, financing sources of construction projects, taxation. Estimate documentation.  Price formation in civil engineering. Social analysis.

Prerequisite: Computer science; Engineering graphics; Introduction to civil engineering, construction materials; Construction machinery, road machines and equipment.

Construction Work Organization.

Lectures - 17 hr., Seminars - 17 hr., Consultations - 2 hr., Self-learning - 72 hr.,  8th semester - course paper and examination.

Construction complex and its organizational structure. Principles and organization system of designing work. Preparation of construction engineering. Designing of construction site layouts. Flow line method of construction work organization. Scheduling in construction work organization. Material and technical support of construction.

Principles and organizational system of designing process. Structure and development procedure of construction work organization plan, construction operations plan. Designing of construction site layouts. Flow line method of construction work organization. Scheduling in construction. Material supply and assembling in construction. Operation of machinery and transport vehicles in construction.

Prerequisite: Computer science; Engineering graphics; Construction machinery, road machines and equipment; Electrical engineering in construction; Architecture of buildings and constructions; Heat supply and ventilation; Construction technology; Building constructions; Bases of computer-aided design systems.

Fundamentals of Labour Protection.

Lectures - 18 hr., Labs -18 hr., Self-learning - 18 hr.,  6th semester - test.

Dangerous and harmful production factors, their negative influence on human organism, setting of their maximum permissible level. Legislation basics on labour protection, devices and methods of measuring of dangerous and harmful production factors, protective methods against electric, static electricity, lightning and harmful substances, methods of accident prevention during running of lifting-transport means and vessels under pressure, protection methods against electromagnetic and ionising radiation, requirements for fire and explosion safety.

Influence of electrical current on human organism. Testing of dielectric individual protection means. Investigation of electric safety in AC power circuits with voltage up to 1000 V. Resistance measurement of electric equipment and power circuits. Estimation of protective grounding efficiency. Detection of air contamination by harmful substances in working area. Investigation of air parameters inside working area.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Physics; Chemistry.

Special Course of Structural Mechanics.

Lectures - 36 hr., Labs - 72 hr., Consultations - 10 hr., Self-learning - 125 hr.,   6th semester - examination.

Fixed load calculation of statically indetermined systems. Modification of general method of forces in calculations of separate types of rod systems. Calculation of statically indetermined system on moving loading. Calculation of statically indetermined systems with the method of displacement and mixed methods. Approximate and iteration calculation methods of statically indetermined systems. Discrete methods of computer calculations of building constructions. Stability of rod systems. Basics of construction dynamics.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Computer engineering and programming; Physics; Theoretical mechanics; Strength of materials; Structural mechanics.

Architecture of Buildings and Constructions (Special Course).

Lectures - 18 hr., Seminars -18 hr., Consultations - 72 hr., 6th semester - design paper and test.

Development of general and situational plans of constructional objects. Constructional zonation. Functional-technological and architectural-planning design principles. Constructional solutions of industrial buildings. Engineering and transport equipment.

Prerequisite: Introduction to civil engineering, construction materials; Architecture of buildings and constructions; Structural mechanics.

Computer Technologies in Transport Construction.

Lectures - 17 hr., Seminars - 17 hr., Self-learning - 47 hr., Consultations - 5 hr.,  8th semester - home task and test.

Role of computer in transport construction. Acquaintance with WINDOWS operating system. WORD text editor. Problem solving and information processing with MS Excel spreadsheet editor. Processing of graphic information in MS PowerPoint. Development of drawings in AutoCAD graphic editor.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Computer science; Computer graphics; Fundamentals of computer-aided design systems.

Mechanics of Strained Rigid Body.

Lectures - 68 hr., Seminars - 34 hr., Labs - 17 hr., Consultations - 10 hr., Self-learning - 144 hr., 4th semester - examination.

General hypothesis of rigid body mechanics. Model environment. Scheme of calculation. Stress theory. Differential equations of equilibrium. Investigation of stress state in body point. Theory of deformation. Composites of displacement and deformation. Coshes formulas. Volume deformation. Generalized Hooks law. Work of elastic forces. Basic equations of elastic theory. Problems solution. Lames equation. Beltrani-Mitchel equation. Direct and reverse methods. Plane module of elastic theory. Basics of fracture mechanics. Covers.

Calculation of plane problems using net method, Bubnov-Galyorkin method, and method of finite elements. Calculation of plastic theory problems. Calculation on stability. Determination of stress-state parameters.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Physics; Theoretical mechanics; Strength of materials.

Foundation Analysis and Design.

Lectures - 34 hr., Seminars - 17 hr.,  Labs - 17 hr., Consultations - 5 hr., Self-learning - 89 hr.,  7th semester - examination.

Soil mechanics. General information about soils. Physical and mechanical properties of soils.  Determination of stress in the soil mass.  Deformation of beddings.  Strength of beddings.  Shallow footings. Pile footings. Artificial beddings and deep footings. Footings on special soil conditions.  Modern computer-aided systems for bedding and footing design.

Analysis and design of shallow footings: strip, column, round; rigid and flexible; precast and cast-in-situ; axially and eccentrically loaded.  Foundations settlement computing.  Analysis and design of pile footings: strip, column, round.  Determination of mechanical properties of soils.  Determination of general deformation module.  Determination of soils strength characteristics.  Determination of special soil characteristics: collapsing soils, swelling soils.  Determination of normative and calculative values of soil characteristics.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Computer science; Theoretical mechanics; Engineering graphics; Strength of materials; Structural mechanics; Architecture of buildings and constructions; Construction technology; Engineering geology and surveying; Building constructions.

Metals and Welding Processes in Civil Engineering.

Lectures - 34 hr., Seminars - 34 hr., Self-learning - 124 hr.,  8th semester - course paper and examination.

Requirements to metal properties for construction elements. Structure of steel, chemical composition and mechanical properties of metals. Electric welding. Welded connections in construction. Technological possibility of factory production and welding of metal elements. Factory and site welds. Transportation and erection of elements of steel frames of single-storey industrial buildings. Beam elements of optimal types. Crane beams and girders of industrial buildings. Steel frames of multi-storey civil buildings. Steel frames of single-storey industrial buildings. Technology of production of welding armature products for reinforced concrete structures. Reinforced concrete structures of single-storey industrial buildings. Reinforced concrete structures of multi-storey frame and panel civil buildings.

Prerequisite: Introduction to civil engineering, construction materials; Structural mechanics; Construction technology.

Computer Graphics.

Lectures - 18 hr., Labs - 36 hr., Self-learning - 81 hr.,  4th semester - test.

Definition, history, modern problems, and prospects of computer graphics. Overview of hardware. Mathematical models of geometrical objects - lines, surfaces, solids. Algorithms of decision of positional and metric problems in modelling of technical and building objects. Construction of realistic images. Linguistic tools. Software - graphic editors AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and others.

Prerequisite: Engineering graphics.

Technical Maintenance of Airport Buildings.

Lectures - 34 hr., Seminars - 34 hr., Self-learning - 67 hr., 8th semester - test.

Fundamentals and regulatory basis of airport buildings technical maintenance; task of maintenance services. Operational characteristics of airport buildings. Physical and moral wear of constructions. Technological processes influencing physical wear of buildings. Improvement of building operational processes by means of repair and reconstruction. Construction of airports in different climatic zones. Season maintenance of airport buildings. Economic efficiency of different methods applied in the process of maintenance.

Prerequisite: Introduction to civil engineering, construction materials; Building constructions.

Ethics and Aesthetics.

Lectures - 17 hr., Self-learning- 20 hr., 1st semester - test.

Moral as a social phenomenon. Moral consciousness. Categories of ethics. The moral world of human. Ethics as responsibility. The applied ethics. Aesthetics as a philosophical discipline. Aesthetic consciousness and aesthetic activity. Creative work. Categories of aesthetics. Art as the subject of aesthetic analysis and a form of man's spiritual and practical realization in the world. Ethics and Aesthetics of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Modern Ages and the Age of Enlightenment. Ethic and Aesthetic principles of the XIX - the century philosophy. Man and the World of Men in the traditions of Ethics and Aesthetics in Ukrainian and Russian classic philosophies. Ethical and Aesthetical researches in the XX - the and at the beginning of the XXI centuries.

Prerequisite: not required.

Logic.

Lectures - 17 hr., Seminars - 17 hr., Consultations - 20 hr.,  5th semester - test.

Subject and importance of logic. Development of logic. Logical laws of thinking. Conceptions. Operations with conceptions. Judgment. Types of judgment. Terms of judgment. Deductions. Rules and schemes of deduction. Types of incomplete induction. Analogy and hypothesis. Rules of analogy. Hypothesis. Types of hypothesis. Argumentation. Demonstration. Types and methods of argumentation. Refutation and its types. The nature of disputes.

Prerequisite: Ethics and aesthetics.

Construction Work Organization (Special Course).

Lectures - 17 hr., Seminars - 17 hr., Self-learning - 20 hr., 8th semester - test.

Scheduling in construction and types of its technological-organizational models. Network diagrams, their kinds and basic concepts. Main rules and development techniques of network models. Operational planning and management of construction. Development of operational plans. Measures for quality management during construction and at acceptance of complete construction object. Licensing of organizations carrying out construction works and acceptance of complete construction objects. Development of schedule diagrams using Microsoft Project 2002.

Formation of technological-organizational models in construction during scheduling process. Schedule diagrams for new construction, reconstruction, and rebuilding. Concepts and elements of network model.

Prerequisite: Computer science; Engineering graphics; Construction machinery, road machines and equipment; Architecture of buildings and constructions; Construction technology; Building constructions.

Engineering Fundamentals of Airport Building.

Lectures - 69 hr., Seminars - 69 hr., Self-learning - 159 hr.,  5th, 7th and 8th semesters - test,  6th semester - examination.

Procedure of development and structure of design documentation. Procedures of drafting and approval of design documentation. Reinforced concrete construction of industrial manufacturing. Strengthening of reinforced concrete construction, walls and slabs floor. Calculation of strength and rigidity of steel members at composite loading. Steel building construction of industrial manufacturing. Aluminium, plastic and wood construction and their calculations. Clusters joint of members made of plastic, glass, aluminium, steel and reinforced concrete. Composite and design building stuffs. Main directions of scientific research in the field of building. Main modern forms of technological information exchange and organization principles of its implementation. Numerical methods of calculation of composite building facilities. Software packages for calculation of composite building.

Prerequisite: Introduction to civil engineering, construction materials; Building constructions.

Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design Systems.

Lectures - 69 hr., Seminars - 69 hr., Self-learning - 159 hr.,  5th, 6th and 7th semesters - test, 8th semester - examination.

Computer-aided design (CAD) systems in complex and system design automation, building, reconstruction. Mathematical support of design automation. CAD structure and its linguistic support. CAD subsystems. Prospects of development. CAD hardware. Computer networks. Main functions and structure of operating system. Principles of construction of software and data bases. Organization of informational support. Software for functional design. Programming complexes. Construction of mathematical models of technical objects.

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Computer science; Engineering graphics; Building constructions; Structural mechanics.

Specialized Training Internship.

Lectures - 72 hr., 2nd semester - test.

Main directions of future activity of specialists. Classes at educational and research laboratories of the University and the National Museum of Civil Aviation. Excursion to projecting and research institutes of construction profile. Classes at construction materials plants and house-building complexes. Excursions to objects under construction. Execution of individual tasks on solution of creative problems.

Prerequisite: Engineering graphics; Fundamentals of ecology.

Geodetic Internship.

Duration -108 hr., 4th semester - test.

Organization of the internship. Performance of checking and adjustments of geodetic instruments and equipment. Instrumental solution of engineering problems on terrain. Creation of plan survey geodetic network on terrain.

Creation of vertical survey geodetic on terrain. Execution of tachometric and others surveys of terrain. Final design report on geodetic practice. Finishing of practical works (stocking of geodetic instruments and equipment, passing test, etc.)

Prerequisite: Higher mathematics; Physics.

Building Internship.

Duration - 108 hr.  6th semester - test.

The internship is conducted at objects of construction, reconstruction and capital reconstructions. Students are taken on the staff of the building brigade. They study building production technologies, methods of planning of construction processes, estimate documentation, payment system. Methods of rational using of equipment at each construction processes are studied. Student are acquainted with safe and dangerous production factors and measures on labour and environment protection. At the end of the internship, students get qualification level on the construction professions. Individual tasks of creative direction are solved during the internship.

Prerequisite: Introduction to civil engineering, construction materials; Construction machinery, road machines and equipment; Construction technology.