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Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Introduction

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences is committed to excellence in Teaching, Research, and Innovation. We focus on developing practical solutions to real-world problems through our Engineering programs and Applied Sciences Research.

We emphasize sustainable practices and innovative solutions to environmental challenges, fostering an environment where students can develop expertise in protecting and managing our planet's resources.

Our Programs combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing students for careers in Architecture, Urban planning, and Construction Management.

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Library Manuals

ProQuest Step By Step Guide ProQuest is a comprehensive research database platform that provides access to a vast collection of scholarly journals, dissertations, newspapers, reports, and other academic content. It is widely used by students, researchers, and institutions for finding credible and peer-reviewed information across disciplines such as education, business, health, science, and the humanities.
E-Resources Step by Step Guide E-resources (Electronic Resources) are digital materials that provide users with online access to academic and professional content. These resources include databases such as ProQuest and JSTOR, e-books, e-journals, online encyclopedias, dictionaries, digital libraries, and multimedia formats like videos, audio, and images.
Nuggets On Mendeley Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network that helps researchers organize their research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research. It allows users to collect, store, manage, and cite references and research papers, making the writing process more efficient. Mendeley automatically generates citations and bibliographies in various citation styles and integrates with word processors like Microsoft Word and LibreOffice. Additionally, it offers cloud-based storage and syncing, allowing access to your library from multiple devices.
Nuggets On Zotero Zotero is a free, open-source reference management tool that helps users collect, organize, cite, and share research sources. It allows you to save web pages, journal articles, books, and other sources directly from your browser with a single click. Zotero automatically captures citation information and lets you organize your sources into collections and tag them for easy retrieval. It integrates with word processors like Microsoft Word and Google Docs to insert citations and generate bibliographies in various styles.
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