Associate to Bachelors in Urban Planning

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Program Overview

The Urban Planning program at Brookwood University prepares students to design and manage urban environments. Students learn about land use, zoning, and urban development to create sustainable and well-planned communities.

Courses offered in Associate to Bachelors Degree in URBAN PLANNING

Module 1

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Basics of Industrial Engineering

    This course defines industrial and systems engineering; describing its place in the business world and offering a wide picture of the functional areas with some solution techniques.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction to Engineering

    This course helps you in acquiring an engineering mindset; providing you with the core knowledge and skills all engineers need to succeed. It helps you in seeing the world through the eyes of an engineer; looking at how engineers apply science and technology to solve problems facing society today.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Latest Developments in Engineering

    Latest developments in engineering discusses about the latest trends in engineering which keep on adding new subjects and new versions of old subjects and techniques.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction to E-Engineering

    In this course, you will find a lot of the e-engineering basics presented in an easy-to-follow and friendly style, you will also get the latest on internet, web page design, and much more-stuff barely on the horizon a couple of years ago that now dominates the online landscape.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Advanced Fields in Engineering

    Advanced fields in engineering is the analysis and design of continuous-time and discrete-time systems using time domain and frequency domain techniques. The course includes important Structural Dynamics, Free Vibration, Dynamic Analysis And Response To Linear Systems and Reduction Of Degree Of Freedom

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction to Electrical Engineering

    This course provides an integrated introduction to electrical engineering and computer science, taught using substantial laboratory experiments with mobile robots. Our primary goal is for you to learn to appreciate and use the fundamental design principles of modularity and abstraction in a variety of contexts from electrical engineering and computer science.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Introduction to Civil Engineering

    The course is based on introduction to the civil engineering profession and its role in the society; creative thinking and critical thinking as integral parts of the engineering decision process. The course discusses about important materials such as concrete materials, wood, iron and steel.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Foundations of Mechanical Engineering

    The traditional approach to teaching mechanical engineering has been to cover either mechanics or thermofluid mechanics. In response to the growing trend toward more general modules, Foundations of Mechanical Engineering provides a unified approach to teaching the basic mechanical engineering topics of mechanics, the mechanics of solids, and thermofluid mechanics.

  • 6 Credits

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Module 2

Program Overview

  • Eligibility Criteria
    High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours
    84 Hours

  • Courses Offered
    14

  • Course Duration
    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee
    $18,480

Engineering Fundamentals And Technical Proficiency:

The College of Engineering is designed to establish a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and technical proficiency. Students start by building a deep understanding of core engineering disciplines and gain hands-on experience in problem-solving and innovation. This technical base prepares students for a successful career in the dynamic field of engineering.

Real-World Applications And Industry Partnerships:

Beyond the classroom, our College of Engineering places a significant emphasis on real-world applications and industry partnerships. Students have opportunities to work on engineering projects, collaborate with engineering firms, and engage in research with cutting-edge technology. These experiences not only enhance their practical engineering skills but also provide valuable insights into the industry.

Global Engineering Challenges And International Collaborations:

The College of Engineering at Brookwood University is committed to addressing global engineering challenges and fostering international collaborations. Our curriculum explores international engineering practices and encourages students to engage in projects with global impact. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs and collaborate with engineers from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on engineering.

Basics of industrial engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    History of engineering and development of industrial engineering.
    Industrial and systems engineering.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Manufacturing engineering.
    Facilities location and layout.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Material handling, distribution, and routing.
    Work design and organizational performance -- work measurement.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Operations planning and control.
    Quality control.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Financial compensation.
    Cad/cam, robotics, and automation.
    Human factors.
    Resource management.
    Financial management and engineering economy.
    Probabilistic models.
    Simulation.
    Project management.
    Systems concepts.
    Management systems design.

Introduction to engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Engineering and society
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Organization and representation of engineering systems
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Learning and problem solving
    Laws of nature and theoretical models
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Data analysis and empirical models
    Modeling interrelationships in systems: lightweight structures
    Modeling interrelationships in systems:digital electronic circuits
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Getting started with matlab
    Vector operations in matlab
    Matrix operations in matlab

Latest developments in engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
    Vectors and tensors.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Stress.
    Principal stresses and principal axes.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Analysis of deformation.
    Velocity fields and compatibility conditions.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Constitutive equations.
    Isotropy.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mechanical properties of real fluids and solids.
    Derivation of field equations.
    Field equations and boundary conditions in fluid mechanics.
    Some simple problems in elasticity.
    Stress, strain, and active remodeling of structures.

Introduction to E-engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Physics for electronics.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mathematics for electronics.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Electrical quantities and measurements.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ohm's law and watt's law.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Combinational series/parallel circuits.
    Magnetism and magnetic circuits.
    Motors and generators.
    Alternating current.
    Capacitors.
    Inductors.
    Series ac circuits.

Advanced fields in engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Equations of motion, problem statement, and solution methods.
    Free vibration.
    Response to harmonic and periodic excitations.
    Response to arbitrary, step, and pulse excitations.response to arbitrarily time-varying forces.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Numerical evaluation of dynamic response.
    Earthquake response of linear systems.
    Earthquake response of inelastic systems.
    Generalized single-degree-of-freedom systems.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Equations of motion, problem statement, and solution methods.
    Free vibration.
    Damping in structures.experimental data and recommended modal damping ratios.
    Dynamic analysis and response of linear systems.two-degree-of-freedom systems.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Earthquake analysis of linear systems.response history analysis.
    Reduction of degrees of freedom.
    Numerical evaluation of dynamic response.
    Systems with distributed mass and elasticity.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to the finite element method.rayleigh-ritz method.
    Earthquake response of linearly elastic buildings.
    Earthquake response of inelastic buildings.
    Earthquake dynamics of base-isolated buildings.
    Structural dynamics in building codes.

Introduction to electrical engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction
    Resistive circuits
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Inductance and capacitance
    Transients
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Steady-state sinusoidal analysis
    Frequency response, bode plots, and resonance
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Logic circuits
    Microcomputers
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Computer-based instrumentation
    Diodes
    Amplifiers: specifications and external
    Field-effect transistors
    Bipolar junction transistors
    Operational amplifiers
    Magnetic circuits and transformers
    Dc machines
    Ac machines

Introduction to civil engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    History of the use of biological, chemical, and radiological agents.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Safe operations at terrorist incidents.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Affects of biological, chemical, and radiological agents.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Terrorism emergency response scenarios.

Foundations of mechanical engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Statically determinate force systems.
    Statically determinate stress systems.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Stress-strain relations.
    Torsion.
    Bending stress.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Bending: slope and deflection.
    Statically indeterminate beams.
    Energy methods.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Buckling instability.
    Yield criteria and stress concentration.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Application of the equilibrium and strain-displacement.
    Elementary plasticity.
    Thin plates and shells.
    Finite element method.
    Fracture mechanics.
    Fatigue.

Fundamentals of Urban Planning

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Exploring the city
    The origins and development of the world and rsquo;s cities
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The development of north american cities
    Cities and suburbs of the twenty-first century
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Urban sociology: classic and modern statements
    Social psychology: the urban experience
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Geography and spatial perspectives: making sense of space
    Comparative urbanism: the city and culture
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The new urban sociology: the city and capitalism
    Stratification and social class: urban and suburban lifestyles
    Race, ethnicity, and gender: urban diversity
    Housing, education, crime: confronting urban problems
    Cities in the developing world
    Planning the urban environment

Introduction to Urban Planning

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Fundamentals of Urban Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • History and Scope of Urban Planning
  • Key Concepts and Terminologies
  • Overview of Urban Systems
  In Section 2 Urban Development of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Urbanization and Urban Growth
  • Land Use Planning
  • Urban Design Principles
  In Section 3 Transportation Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Transportation Systems and Infrastructure
  • Traffic and Mobility Management
  • Public Transportation Planning
  In Section 4 Environmental Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Sustainable Urban Development
  • Green Infrastructure
  In Section 5 Community and Regional Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Community Development
  • Regional Planning Strategies
  • Public Participation in Planning

Urban Planning Materials and Processes

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Urban Planning Materials of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Types and Properties of Urban Materials
  • Material Selection for Urban Projects
  • Innovations in Materials
  In Section 2 Urban Planning Processes of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Planning Process and Methodologies
  • Public Participation in Planning
  • Decision
  In Section 3 Urban Infrastructure Development of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Infrastructure Planning and Design
  • Construction and Maintenance
  • Infrastructure Management Systems
  In Section 4 Urban Data and Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Data Collection and Analysis Techniques
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Data
  In Section 5 Advanced Urban Planning Processes of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Smart City Technologies
  • Integrated Urban Systems
  • Future Trends in Urban Planning

Urban Planning Dynamics and Control

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Dynamics of Urban Systems of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Modelling Urban Processes
  • Dynamic Response Analysis
  • Stability and Control
  In Section 2 Control Systems in Urban Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Fundamentals of Control Theory
  • Feedback and Control Mechanisms
  • Control System Design
  In Section 3 Urban Monitoring and Control of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Real-Time Monitoring Techniques
  • Control Strategies for Urban Systems
  • Optimization Techniques
  In Section 4 Modelling and Simulation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Computational Modelling Techniques
  • Simulation Tools for Urban Systems
  • Case Studies
  In Section 5 Advanced Topics in Urban Control of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Adaptive and Predictive Control
  • Intelligent Urban Systems
  • Innovations in Urban Control Systems

Urban Planning Structures

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Introduction to Urban Structures of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Types of Urban Structures
  • Structural Design Principles
  • Material Properties and Selection
  In Section 2 Structural Design of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Design Principles and Methodologies
  • Stress and Strain Analysis
  • Design Optimization Techniques
  In Section 3 Structural Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Analytical and Numerical Methods
  • Case Studies
  In Section 4 Testing and Validation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Experimental Techniques
  • Non
  • Validation of Structural Designs
  In Section 5 Advanced Urban Structures of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Composite Structures
  • Lightweight and High
  • Innovations in Structural Engineering

Urban Planning Systems Engineering

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Systems Engineering Process
  • Requirements Analysis
  • System Design and Architecture
  In Section 2 Integration and Testing of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Systems Integration Techniques
  • Testing and Validation
  • Quality Assurance
  In Section 3 Project Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Planning and Scheduling
  • Risk Management
  • Cost and Resource Management
  In Section 4 Systems Engineering Tools of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Modelling and Simulation
  • Systems Engineering Software
  • Case Studies
  In Section 5 Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Systems of Systems
  • Complex System Integration
  • Future Trends in Urban Systems Engineering
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