AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

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1 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY CATALOG Licensed by the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education Decree #: 846 Date: January 18, 2008

2 The American University of Technology follows a policy of non-discrimination on any basis on both employment and enrollment levels. AMERICAN UNIVERISTY OF TECHNOLOGY Catalogue * 2

3 Students are held individually responsible for the information published in this Catalogue. They are not exempt from any penalties they may incur for failing to read and comply with department regulations and the American University of Technology regulations. *The American University reserves the right to change courses, graduation requirements and tuition fees without any previous notice. Campus locations and addresses Halat Tripoli Tyre Halat-Byblos Highway Bechara Khoury Boulevard Roman Empire Building POB 20 Byblos Tripoli Main Entrance, Tyre Lebanon Tel: /4 Tel: /3 Tel: / /2/3 Fax: Fax: Fax: Inquiries by should be addressed to AUT s website is Mrs. Ghada Hinain (Chairperson) Dr. Antoine Abboud Mr. Elie Skaff Dr. Ken Abrams Mr. Pierre Ashkar Mr. Joseph Farah Dr. Dee Fink Dr. Fuad Haddad Mr. Marcel Hinain Dr. Salah Honein Dr. Youssef Comair Mrs. Mona Nehme Dr. Peter Raad Mrs. Leila Saleeby Mr. Antoine Suleiman Dr. Fares Souaid Dr. Riad Tabbarah Mr. Salem Nassif (Secretary of the Board) THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 3

4 University Administration UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION Mrs. Ghada Sakr Hinain, President Founder Mr. Marcel Hinain, Vice-President for External Relations and Development Mr. Elie Aoun, Director of Finance Dr. Mohammad Jamal, Director of Tripoli Branch Mr. Pierre Khoransandjian Director of Tyre Branch Academic Affairs Mrs. Rita Abed, Director of Admission Mr. Elie Reaidy, Computer & IT Centre Mrs. Lara Kallas, Registrar Mr. Maurice Maalouf, Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Humanities Dr. Myrna Semaan, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences Dr. Fouad Choueifaty, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration Mr. Maroun Azouri, Coordinator of Audio Visual Arts Ms. Dalida Akl, Coordinator of Graphic Design Mrs. Germaine Ghorayeb, Coordinator of Interior Design Mrs. Carol Tayah, Coordinator of English Department, Mrs. Ina Issa, Coordinator of Hospitality Management Dr. Nasri Harb, Coordinator of Business Department Dr. Sam El Hakeem, Coordinator of Engineering Department Dr. Ziad Zahreddine, Coordinator of Computer Science Mr. Jack Thornton, Research Analyst Ms. Maya Otayek, University Librarian Administration Mr. Samir Daye, Auditors Daye Corporation for Auditing and Consulting Mr. Charbel Khalife, Purchasing Manager Mr. Salem Nassif, Government Relations Mr. Michel Chikhani, Director of Student Affairs Legal Affairs The Law Office of Abboud and Associates Academic Calendar Fall 2009 September 2009 Wednesday 16 Monday 21-Tuesday 22 Tuesday 22 October 2009 Monday 5 Monday 5-Friday 9 November 2009 Sunday 22 *Friday 27 (tentative date) December 2009 Friday 4 Monday 7 Friday 11 Registration for Fall 09 semester Eid Al Fitr Commencement Exercise Fall 09 semester starts Drop/Add and late registration period Independence Day Eid Al Adha Holiday Deadline for incomplete grades for Spring/ Summer 09 Semester. Midterms Period 4

5 *Friday 18 (tentative date) Thursday 24 (8 a,m) Sunday 3( 8 p.m.) *Sunday 27 (tentative date) January 2010 Wednesday 6 Friday 29 February Friday 5 Monday 1-Friday 5 Tuesday 9 Wednesday 10 Tuesday 16 *Friday 26 (tentative date) Hijria New Year Holiday Christmas & New Year Vacation Ashoura Armenian Christmas Last day for withdrawal from classes Last day of classes Registration for Spring 2010 semester St. Maroun s day Final Exams Schedule Prophet s Birthday. Spring 2010 Semester March 2010 Monday 1 Monday 1- Friday 5 Thursday 25 Spring semester starts Drop/Add + last registration period Holiday Eid al Bechara April 2010 Thursday 1 (8 a.m.) - Monday 5 (8 p.m) Western & Eastern Easter Vacation Friday 16 Deadline for Incomplete grades for Fall 09 May 2010 Saturday 1 Monday 3 Thursday 6 Monday 24 Friday June 4 June 2010 Friday 4 Friday 11 Monday 14 Friday 18 Labor s Day Midterm Exams Period Registrations for Summer 2009 Semester Pre-Registration for Fall 2010 semester Last day for withdrawal from course Last day of classes Final Exams Period 5

6 Summer 2010 Semester June 2010 Monday 28 Monday 28 Tuesday 29 Summer Semester starts Drop/Add and late registration Period July 2010 Friday 30 Last Day of classes August 2010 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Final Exams period Summer 25 Teaching days / 5 days a week. 6

7 Alma Mater We love your shadows AUT when twilight falls silently, Heralding men and women that would mark eternity; Beneath the sky we ll gather, to give our faith lovingly, Sing our love for Alma Mater that praises AUT. From your scenes we wander, strong with wisdom and pride, Your spirit inspires, when life s challenges we bide; To face the sun, tame the winds, and dare carefree, Sing out faith in Alma Mater that praises AUT 7

8 CONTENTS American University of Technology University Mission 1 The Teaching Philosophy 1 Academic Freedom 1 Distinguishing Feature of AUT 1 National Academic Cooperation 2 International Academic Partnerships 2 Location 3 The Academic Year 3 Non-Discrimination Policy 3 Student Council 3 Publications 3 On Campus Services 3 Smoking 5 Care of Property 5 Security on Campus 5 System and Programs 5 AUT Programs 6 AUT Student Profile 7 Office of Admissions 8 Admission to the AUT Undergraduate Programs 8 Documents to submit with applications 9 Transfer students admission 9 Secondary School Certificates 10 Nature of Secondary School Certificates and the Programs to Which They Admit 10 Technical & Vocational Secondary School Certificates 10 Other Certificates Such as GCE, GCSE, IGCSE 10 Dates for Submitting Applications 10 Validity of Admission 10 Placement Examinations 11 English Placement Examination 11 Recognized English Examination Equivalence 11 Math for Business Placement Examination 11 Math for Science Placement Examination 11 The Science Placement Examination 11 Student Orientation 12 Graduate Programs 12 Admission 12 Conditional Admission 12 Auditors 12 Procedures for Applying 12 GPA Requirements and Dismissal from the Program 13 Leave of Absence 13 Reinstatement to the Program 13 Office of the Registrar 14 Registration Procedures 14 Refund Policy 14 Late Registration 14 ID Cards 14 Tuition and Other Fees for Undergraduate Programs 15 Tuition and Other Fees for Graduate Programs 15 National Social Security Fee 15 8

9 Registration for Tutorial Courses 15 Auditors 16 Categories of Students 16 Classification of Students 16 Names of Students 16 Students Records / Statements 16 Application for Graduation 16 Graduation Requirements Undergraduate Programs 17 Graduation with High Achievement 17 Transcripts 17 Change of Addresses and Telephone Numbers 17 Change of Nationality 17 Commencement Exercises Attendance 17 Academic Rules and Regulations 17 Grading System 17 Grade Report 18 Grade Point Average (GPA) 18 Academic Probation 18 Removal of Probation 18 Academic Suspension 18 Dismissal from the University 18 Readmission to the University 18 Class Attendance 19 Tardiness 19 Drop and Add 19 Withdrawal from courses 19 Change of Major 19 Change of Grade 19 Repeating Courses 19 Incomplete Grade 19 Placement on Honor s List 19 Placement on Dean s List 20 Records of Disciplinary Action 20 Non-Working Days 20 Summer Days Off 20 Holidays 20 Office of Student Affairs 21 Financial Aid Office 21 Financial Aid Application 21 Financial Aid Eligibility 21 Work Study Rules and Procedures 22 Financial Aid Council 22 Rules and Regulations 22 Types of Financial Aid and percentage given for each type 23 Student Life Office 24 The Center for Student Success 25 Academic Programs 26 The Freshman Program 26 University Requirements 26 AUT s Students Achievement 28 The Faculty of Arts and Humanities 29 Audio Visual Arts (TV and Film Production) 31 Graphic Design and Advertising Program 34 Interior Design 36 Communication Arts Programs with concentration on : 38 Journalism 39 Radio and Television 41 Public Relations 43 Course Descriptions 45 The Department of English Language and Literature 51 Bachelor of Arts and in English Language and Literature 52 Course Descriptions 54 Translation and Communication 57 Course Descriptions 59 9

10 Teaching Diploma Programs 61 Teaching Diploma Complementary Education Level 63 Secondary Education Teaching Diploma 64 Course Descriptions 65 The Faculty of Business Administration 66 Accounting 68 Finance 70 Economics 72 Marketing and Advertising 74 Business Management 76 Business Computing 78 Hospitality Management 80 Transport and Management 82 Graduate MBA Programs 84 Human Resources Management 85 Marketing and Advertising 85 Banking and Finance 86 Business Computing 86 Hospitality and Tourism Management 87 Marketing 87 The Joint MBA Program with Davenport University, Michigan, USA 88 Master of Business Administration Strategic Management Concentration 88 Master of Business Administration Health Care Management Concentration 89 Master of Business in Economics of International Tourism 90 Graduate MS Programs 91 Marketing MS 91 Advertising MS 91 Finance MS 91 Course Descriptions 92 The Faculty of Applied Sciences 101 Computer Science 103 Information Technology 105 Computer and Communication Science 107 Master s of Science 109 Computer Science MS 109 Computer Telecommunication Science MS 109 Department of Bio-Environmental Studies 110 Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (BS) 110 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (BS) 111 Bachelor of Science in Water Resources and Geo-Environmental Sciences (BS) 114 Master s of Science Programs with University of Dayton 116 The Engineering Programs with the University of Dayton 117 Civil Engineering (Dayton) 117 Electrical Engineering (Dayton) 119 Mechanical Engineering (Dayton) 121 Engineering Technology (Dayton) 123 Course Descriptions 125 Arts & Humanities ACT - Actualities ARA - Arabic ART - Art AVC - Audio Visual Graduate Courses AVP - Audio Visual COM - Communication Course Abbreviations 10

11 CST - Culture Studies DES - Design DRT - Translation Law EDU - Education ENG - English GDP - Graphic Design HOM - Hotel Management HUM - Humanities IDP - Interior Design IS - Humanities PED - Physical Education POL - Political Science PSY - Psychology SOC - Sociology TRA - Translation Business ACC - Accounting ADV - Advertising BCM - Business Communication Management BUS - Business CRM - Business Computing Graduate Courses ECO - Economics FIN - Finance HOM - Hospitality Management MGT - Management MIS - Management Information Systems MKT - Marketing TRM - Tourism STA - Statistics Applied Sciences BIO - Biology CHE - Chemistry CSC - Computer Science CSI - Master Science Courses EEN - Computer Engineering ENV - Environmental Health GEOE - Geo-environmental Sciences HLT - Health & Wellness INT - Master Science Telecommunication Courses MAT - Mathematics NUTR - Nutrition PED - Physical Education PHY - Physics SCI - Science WGS - Water Resources 11

12 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY University Mission The mission of the American University of Technology (AUT) is the conveyance, building, and application of knowledge through teaching, research and public service. For the fulfillment of this mission, AUT provides global higher education to students in Lebanon, the Arab world and the region and offers a stimulating learning environment where technology is integrated in the learning/teaching process. The University believes that the quality of the mind strongly influences that of society; thus, it provides students with the opportunity to gain more competence in their critical thinking, problemsolving, informed judgment, and effective communication. Graduates from AUT will be well rounded individuals, independent minded, life-long learners, equipped for success in today s global inter-cultural workplace. The Teaching Philosophy Since traditional methods of education are no longer compatible with today s requirements for success in professional life, AUT has adopted the student-centered active learning method of education which includes cooperative, team-based, problem-based and other innovative techniques of learning. This type of learning serves one of the goals stated in the Mission of the University as it promotes such skills as data search and analysis, critical and creative thinking, decision making and team work. AUT graduates who have studied under such methods of learning will not only acquire knowledge but will also work in a way that ensures a continued growth in knowledge and ability to apply what they know in order to gain a successful entry to the third millennium professional world. Academic Freedom Academic freedom is the intellectual and creative foundation of the University. The department members and administration of AUT agree to maintain an atmosphere in which academicians may engage in all forms of scholarly activities in all freedom and form clubs and societies. This commitment includes maintaining the freedom to address controversial issues throughout the University, including classroom discussion when such issues pertain to the subject matter of the course. The University does not attempt to orient or control the personal opinion, nor the public expression of that opinion, of any of its students or staff: the department members and administration of AUT feel a responsibility to protect the right of each member of the University Community to express his or her personal opinion, but also have an obligation to avoid any action which purports to commit the institution to a position on any issue without appropriate approval. Distinguishing Features of AUT The University prepares students for new and exciting careers in the job market of the new millennium and keeps job placement and training among its highest priorities. AUT keeps a close watch over employment trends in Lebanon and the Arab World and its programs are often modified to adjust to the ever-changing requirements of the work place. AUT has integrated technology in the learning/teaching process; students make use of computers, internet and other technological innovations in their studies and can function effectively in the new millennium business environment. New majors that accompany the needs of the job market are introduced into AUT programs when needed. Teaching at AUT is committed to delivering a quality level of education through a fusion of advanced courses of study with an expert staff of instructors. Theory is constantly combined with practical applications and analysis. Students are trained for teamwork, critical thinking and data search. These three skills are essential for functioning successfully in today s business world. The University is dedicated to providing guidance and personal counseling to students. 12

13 AUT maintains an adequate student teacher ratio allowing for a valuable learning environment; most classes have an average of 20 to 25 students and promote interactive discussions and oral communication skills. Students are asked to make regular presentations, thus opening the floor for constant debates through a variety of projects, case studies and practical presentations. Location AUT s main campus is located on the Halat Highway in Byblos area overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Its central position offers easy access to students coming from different parts of Lebanon and neighboring countries. The Tripoli Campus serves north Lebanon and offers almost all facilities available in Halat. It is located on Bechara el Khoury Avenue at the Southern entrance of the city. National Academic Cooperation Agreement of Cooperation between the Lebanese University and the American University of Technology. International Academic Partnerships AUT is proud to have established academic links with prestigious universities, hence offering its students broader educational horizons. An affiliation agreement ties AUT to State University of New York - Empire State College, offering the possibilities of student and department member exchange as well as earning double degrees without the need to travel to the U.S.A. Special, short summer sessions can be taken at Empire State College in addition to the usual fall and spring semesters and students can transfer the credits to their AUT records. Oklahoma University and AUT signed a scientific and educational agreement that includes student and department member exchange, joint publications and research in addition to academic collaboration. AUT developed an agreement with Institut Kurt Bosch, Switzerland to offer a graduate program in Tourism Management to learners in Lebanon leading to two degrees. A joint double-degree MBA program with concentrations in Strategic Management and in Health Care Management can be pursued at AUT in conjunction with Davenport University in Michigan. Students can also benefit from an exchange agreement with New York College in Athens and Thessaloniki (Greece) and Prague (Czech Republic). The University of Dayton in Ohio has established an articulation agreement with AUT that allows students to enroll in pre-engineering studies at AUT and complete the bachelor programs in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering as well as in Engineering Technology in Dayton, Ohio. Students of Arts and Business can take advantage of the agreement made with Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Milan, Italy which allows student exchange and internship. The areas covered by the agreement include Fashion Design, Car and Product Design, Public Relations and Marketing of luxury products. The University of London (LLM Program) - AUT signed an agreement with the University of London to establish a course of study that leads to a degree of Master of Law (LLM). The LLM degree is conferred by the University of London. 13

14 AUT signed a memorandum of understanding with Université de Toulouse 1 that includes cooperation and exchange of research, faculty and students and the access of AUT students to UT1 PhD programs. The cooperation encompasses the areas of law, economics, business and political science. AUT and UT1 also signed a special addendum allowing for the teaching of the Master in Economics of International Tourism at AUT by a faculty team from both universities. AUT signed an agreement with the third largest shipping company in the world, CMA-CGM which will allow AUT to launch a program of Transport and Logistics Management with sponsorship and student placement by CMA-CGM. This program is carried out with the Center for Maritime Economics and Logistics of Erasmus University of Rotterdam. The program will secure internships and employment with CMA-CGM for graduates. AUT is part of AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) and of Arab ACRAO. Students are invited to contact the Office for External Relations to know more about exchange programs regulations and procedures. Other similar agreements are in progress with institutions in Europe and the Arab world. Non-Discrimination Policy The interaction of different disciplines, perspectives, ideas, and people leads to progress in research and learning. The policy of non-discrimination preserves and builds diversity within the University and AUT is committed to this policy. Equal consideration in employment and equal treatment with regard to the University s programs and activities are seen as vital. Specifically, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age or disability. Any person who believes that he or she has been discriminated against at the University may file a complaint with the Office of the President. Publications Idea Exchanger: from and to AUT Department member is a semester publication of AUT s Center for Distinction in Teaching and Learning (CDTL). As the name indicates, it is a forum within which all of department members at AUT, and recently at other universities in Lebanon and abroad, particularly in the Arab World, can exchange teaching ideas, insights, and innovations. In addition to classroom ideas, this publication features reviews of the latest academic articles in the field of teaching and learning in higher education. Autofocus is AUT s monthly student newspaper. All content is produced by AUT students, and the newspaper covers events on campus, as well as the off-campus lives of students. Autofocus also includes profiles of students and department members, as well as news and feature stories on a variety of topics from outside the University. Eye Magazine is AUT s annual publication that reports on the major events and achievements of department members, administration and student levels. On-Campus Services The University Library The Library s collection is growing and is comprised of materials to support the curriculum and the general information needs of the University. The majority of the library s holdings are in English. There are, however, materials available in Arabic. The library is student-oriented and provides quiet study areas and access to computers. Using the library electronic resources, students and faculty have access to a number of on-line periodical indexes, full text journals and magazines. The library coordinates with all parts of the University in order to provide an efficient complement of information for all classes taught. 14

15 Computer Facilities Technology being the core essence of the University, students are given free access to highly developed and advanced computer laboratories with round-the-clock Internet and access. Support is provided by networked PCs and laser printers with associated multimedia technology. The IT office provides computer consulting and also provides training in the form of seminars or short courses. Short courses dealing with more common computing topics are offered each academic semester. Seminars for special topics are developed on an as-needed basis or when specific interest is indicated. The Writing Assistance Center The purpose of the Center is to assist students in achieving a better standard of English proficiency by continuing to improve their English language skills even when they no longer have English classes. The Center is located in the English Department on both campuses. Department members will be available in rotation to deal with any requests, and appointments can be made if the topic requires any individual consideration. The Writing Assistance Center provides guidance in using outlines, paragraphs and topic sentences, thesis statements, avoiding plagiarism, citing sources, writing essays, reports, book reviews and research papers. This department is open to all students; it is not limited to students in English classes. Student Lounge Located in the Agora Building on the 2 nd basement floor, in the Halat campus; the lounge is the place for students to enjoy a game of chess or pool or to just chat in between classes. Student lounges are also available in the Tripoli location. Parking Facilities AUT offers parking space for students and department members. The student parking lot in all campuses can be used by students enrolled during a given semester. A car sticker has to be displayed on the front or rear window shield to allow parking. Students may be asked further proof of enrollment such as their student ID. Postal and Courier Services etc., They provide internet and catalogue shopping, book orders, money transfer operations and postal services. Phone cards are also available there. Academic Support Services All department members are committed to enabling students to complete their academic programs and play an important role in helping students devise and implement methods that will enable them to be successful academically Valuing education, providing motivation to become better educated and providing access to information and assistance when problems arise are ways in which department staff can assist. Services for Students with Disabilities AUT tries to ensure that most academic programs and essential student activities are accessible to individuals with disabilities within its financial and physical means. Food Services A cafeteria is located on each campus. It serves meals and snacks to students, staff and guests. Meals are served five days a week, Monday Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, except on holidays. Bookstore and Copy Center The shop attends to the following services: photocopy, lamination, binding, print on Mug-Caps-T-shirt- etc.., typing, brochure & flyer printing, stationary, phone cards and internet cards. 15

16 On-line Petitions Petitions are submitted electronically by students to the Registrar s Office. Petitions will be then sent by the Office to the concerned body for discussion and action. Health Services All students are covered by an accident insurance policy. The coverage is for 24 hours a day both on and off campus. In as far as the general health care is concerned; Lebanese students are covered by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) either through their parents or through the University. Non-Lebanese students can if they wish obtain health care coverage through AUT from a commercial insurance company. First Aid Services First aid services are available at the University. In case of need, check with the Office of Student Affairs. International Students Program (ISP) The program aims at facilitating these students adaptation to both Lebanon and the AUT community through discussion groups, gatherings and trips. An annual dinner is held which is a major activity on campus. Public Phone Services In agreement with OGERO, public telephones have been installed on campus at the entrance of the Agora building in Halat and in close proximity to the other campuses for the convenience of the University Community. Lost and Found Students who lose an object should report it to the Office of Student Affairs. Those who find a lost object should bring it to the same Office. Smoking Smoking is not allowed for all members of the University community, students, department members and staff in classrooms, lavatories, corridors, public places and private offices. Care of Property Students are required to take good care of all property of the University. Any damage caused will be charged against violators. Security on Campus The University maintains a safety program designed to protect its students, staff and property within its premises. For this purpose the University ensures a safe work and study environment, controls access to its campus through security guards on duty 24 hours a day, has installed fire extinguishers, and has developed security and safety awareness among the AUT community. Access to campus after office hours and/or teaching hours is permitted for department members and staff. Students may enter the campus if prior arrangement has been made by a chairperson or the Director of Student Affairs with the Director of Physical Plant. In all cases the security agents keep a log book of names, dates and hours of entry and exit. 16

17 AUT s Students Achievements Below are a few recent achievements of AUT students: AUT s Alain Serhal was the winner of the Telecom Regulatory Authority Best Logo Competition, AUT s Claude Kairouz won the competition for the Anti-Drug poster competition by the Internal Security Forces in June AUT Romeo Issa and Eddie Touma won the national and regional inter-university competition for Microsoft Imagine 2006 Cup and went on for the finals in New Delhi. AUT s alumnus Mohammad Kabbani was named IT Manager of the Year 2004 in Saudi Arabia. AUT s alumnus William Mallouk finished the implementation of a 3d game engine ( that, among other things, is being used to teach game development at one university in Brazil. AUT s Graphic Design students Rana Bark won the International Poster Competition for the Montreal Protocol s 20 th anniversary and Layal Attieh won the National Competition. AUT s Communication student Tania Karkafy won the Gibran Tueni Award AUT s alumnus in Hotel Mgt Rawad Khalaf won the national competition in Coffee in Good Spirit (best coffeebased beverage competition) in March 2006 and ranked 2nd in the world in May 2006 in Switzerland. AUT s alumnus Pierre Akiki is Cost Controller for all the Habtoor Group. One of our SUNY students, Mrs. Hikmat Kabbara was selected by Empire State College of State University of New York for a very special Student Excellence award given by the Chancellor of the State University of New York. Edmond Tannous and Joanne Constantine, Graphic Design and Audio-Visual majors, were shortlisted among the 350 competitors from Arab Universities, ranked in the top ten finalists with the MBC2 two-minute movie competition. Eliane Nohra, graphic design student at AUT, entered a best-poster competition organized by an NGO, Youth for Tolerance that was open to all universities in Lebanon and under the theme of tolerance. AUT selected 5 more students works in addition to Eliane s and the results were announced on Future TV Zaven show. Eliane Nohra poster won first place while Anne-Marie Semaan s and Antoine Kassis posters ranked among the top 5 and were shown on TV as well. AUT s Communication student Rouba Hashem won the Gibran Award American Lebanese Language Center (referenced as American University of Technology in the Cisco Networking Academy Program) earned the Best Local Academy Award for from CISCO. Mansour Fakhry and Christian Daou, won the Bronze Medal at the HORECA 2010 Junior Chef Competition. Wissam Maalouly was awarded a special certificate from Boecker the region s largest Food Safety Services in best hygiene standards at the HORECA 2010 Cold Sandwich competition. System & Programs The American University of Technology follows the credit-based system where English is the language of instruction. Command of the English language, both oral and written, is essential to every student s success in his/her study program. The academic year consists of two semesters of 16 weeks each and a six-week summer session. 17

18 AUT Programs AUT consists of the following Faculties: A. Faculty of Arts and Humanities 1. The Department of Arts: It offers BA degrees in: a. Audio Visual (TV and Film Production) b. Graphic Design c. Interior Design d. Advertising e. Communication Arts with concentration on: i. Journalism ii. Radio and Television iii. Public Relations 2. The Department of English Language and Literature It offers BA degrees in: a. English Language and Literature b. Translation and Communication 3. The Department of Education It offers Teaching Diplomas (TD) in: a. Elementary Education b. Secondary Education with concentration in one of the following: i. Teaching of English as a foreign language ii. Teaching Mathematics iii. Teaching Sciences B. Faculty of Business Administration 1. The Faculty offers the following undergraduate programs leading to a (BS) BBA degree in the following majors: a. Accounting b. Finance c. Economics d. Marketing and Advertising e. Business Management f. Management Information Systems g. Hospitality and Tourism Management h. Transport Management and Logistics 2. The Faculty also offers Master s Programs (MBA) in the following fields and concentrations respectively: a. Management b. Marketing and Advertising c. Finance d. Management Information Systems e. Hospitality and Tourism Management f. MBA offered jointly with Davenport University leading to dual degrees in Strategic or Health Care Management. g. MBA offered in cooperation with Université de Toulouse leading to a degree in Economics of International Tourism. 18

19 MBA for Executives in Business Administration 3. The Faculty also offers Master of Science degrees (MS) in the following majors: a. Marketing b. Advertising c. Finance C. Faculty of Applied Sciences 1. The Faculty of Applied Sciences offers Bachelor of Science degrees (BS) in: a. Computer Science b. Information Technology c. Computer and Communication Science d. Nutrition and Dietetics e. Environmental Health f. Water Resources & Geo-Environmental Sciences 2. The Faculty also offers Master of Science degrees (MS) in: a. Computer Science b. Computer & Telecommunication Science AUT Student Profile The University has approved the following student learning outcomes exit criteria. The below student profile is meant to: Guide the design of every AUT course, and Guide students in their attempt to fulfill the partial graduation requirements in line with the student key performances across the AUT Campus Scheme, as stated below: 1. Foundational Knowledge (Understand & Remember) A graduating AUT student will: Understand and remember the concepts of a subject matter that allows explanations, predictions, and impressive knowledge of a subject matter. 2. Application (Skills, Thinking & Project Management) A graduating AUT student will: Be a critical thinker (analyze and critique issues and situations, not people). Be a practical thinker/problem solver. Be a creative thinker. Be able to manage projects (coordinate and sequence multiple tasks in a single project). Be a holistic thinker (act with an understanding of and respect for the economic, social and biological interdependence of global life). Have no less than a minimum functional capability of a foreign language other than English (performance skills). Have good communication and presentational skills (performance skills). Develop a fine art hobby or acquire an ability in individual and/or team sports (performance skills) 19

20 3. Integration (Ideas, People, Realms of Life) A graduating AUT student will: Connect different disciplines and perspectives for problem-solving or task completion. (Interdisciplinary Learning) Bring people together to create learning communities Connect different realms of life; learning and working/living 4. Human Dimension (Know Thyself and Others) A graduating AUT student will: Acquire leadership skills and learn how to be an effective leader. Develop character and live by ethical principles. Recognize the moral dimensions of his/her decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences of his/her actions. Learn how to care and take responsibility for one s own life. Become culturally sensitive in one s interactions with others and recognize different value systems while holding to one s own ethic. (Tolerance for difference) Know how to get things done in committees, task forces, and other group efforts by contributing one s views and eliciting the views of others and help reach conclusions by consensus and not majority. (Team work) Be a responsible, effective citizen (with leadership & self-discipline skills) of one s local community, nation/country, and other political entities. Contribute to the well-being of others at the local, national, and world-wide level (Service learning). Have ethical principles in relation to the non-human world. 5. Caring (Develop New Feelings, Interests, and Values) A graduating AUT student will: Want to have a high GPA (self-efficacy). Become excited or acquire a passion about a particular activity or subject (self-esteem, happiness). Develop a commitment to live right by taking on a philosophy of life (advocacy; life style, etc.). 6. Learning How to Learn A graduating AUT student will: Learn how to be a better student and engage in self-directed learning (life-long learner). Learn how to inquire and construct knowledge (scientific method, historical method, and other forms of inquiry). Develop a learning agenda and plan, become an intentional learner as well as a reflective practitioner (learning style, and multiple intelligence). 20

21 Office of Admissions Admission to the AUT Undergraduate Programs Students applying to the AUT undergraduate programs should hold the Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II or its equivalence as determined by the Lebanese Ministry of Education. Holders of the Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II are qualified for consideration for admission to the sophomore class. Lebanese students, who hold a high school diploma after the completion of the 12 th grade as of elementary grade 1, either by studying abroad or in Lebanon by permission of the Lebanese Ministry of Education, may be considered for admission to the Freshman Class at AUT. Before entering the Freshman class a student should satisfy the SAT score regulations set by the Ministry of Education. A score in SAT I and SAT II of 2750 is required for Freshman Arts and 2850 for Freshman Science. Upon completion of the Freshman class, the Lebanese Ministry of Education gives those who have completed the full requirements for the Freshman class equivalence of the Freshman class to the Lebanese Baccalaureate part II. Each student is assigned an ID number upon admission which should be used in registration and other University activities. All applications for admission are considered on the basis of qualifications with no discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, religion, age or national origin. Documents to Submit with Applications Students applying to the Freshman year should submit the following documents: Application for admission. Every item must be filled in. High School grades Exemption from Arabic and authorization to join a foreign program approved by the Ministry of Education An official copy of the High School diploma SAT I and SAT II score reports showing the minimum score set by the Ministry of Education 4 passport-size pictures Photocopy of ID or personal civil extract Photocopy of family civil extract Application fee (non-refundable) of 75,000 L.L Applicants to the sophomore year (for Baccalaureate holders or equivalent as required by the Ministry of Education) are required to submit the following documents: An application for admission. Every item in the application must be filled in. A certified copy of the secondary school certificate (Lebanese baccalaureate or its equivalence). An official copy of the school grades of the last two secondary school classes. A photocopy of the identity card or passport 4 recent passport size photographs. An application fee (non-refundable) of 75,000 L.L. Transfer students admissions: AUT approves in principle the admission of transfer applicants. Transfer applicants have to satisfy the following conditions: That they are transferring from recognized institutions of higher education. That, before they were admitted to the institution from which they are transferring, they had met the requirements for admission to AUT. 21

22 That they satisfy the English language proficiency requirement. Transfer applicants may be required to take placement tests in mathematics, biology, chemistry or physics. Transfer applicants are required to submit an application for admission with the official transcripts of their high school and college/university records along with the catalogue of the institution from which they are transferring or a certified description of courses for which they seek transfer. They will be placed in the appropriate level of English (and, if needed, mathematics) based either on the Placement Examination or on their academic records. Transfer credits are granted to those courses in which the student obtained a minimum grade of C on the condition that the period of time between the last semester completed and the admission into AUT does not exceed seven years. Transfer students can transfer up to 45% of AUT s graduation credits requirements from other accredited institutions. All documents presented to complete an application for admission are the property of the American University of Technology and cannot be claimed back. Incomplete applications will not be processed for consideration for admission. Secondary School Certificates Secondary school certificates are awarded either by ministries of education or by private schools and institutions. Certificates awarded by ministries of education are recognized by AUT. However, some countries award two levels of secondary school certificates, like Pakistan. AUT recognizes the higher certificate. Nature of Secondary School Certificates and the Programs to Which They Admit Most secondary school programs are divided into a variety of branches, such as humanities, general sciences, social sciences and economics, life sciences, technical and vocational. Any academic secondary certificate admits to any major offered by AUT. Those holding a Baccalaureate Part II in Humanities and Social Sciences and Economics and wish to join a Department of Science, should take additional courses in science and mathematics in preparation for a scientific career. Technical & Vocational Secondary School Certificates These certificates admit to a major that corresponds to the nature of the technical or vocational secondary school program. For example, the holder of a technical secondary school certificate in business may apply to the Department of Business Administration. Applicants may refer to the official list issued yearly by the Ministry of Education specifying majors accessible from technical studies. The list is available at the Office of Admissions. Other Certificates Such as GCE, GCSE, IGCSE The Ministry of Education in Lebanon recognizes these certificates as equivalent to the official secondary certificate under the following conditions: That the school awarding these certificates is recognized by the Ministry of Education of Lebanon or by the country hosting the school. That the student has successfully completed the twelfth grade as of elementary Grade I. That the student has passed in six subjects: two at the higher level (two A levels or 4 AS levels) and four at the ordinary or subsidiary (4 O levels). English Language and Mathematics should be included within the courses required for admission to the American University of Technology. 22

23 Dates for Submitting Applications Regular Admission Plan The deadlines for submitting applications for the Fall and Spring semesters are the end of August and December respectively. For the summer session the 15 th of June is the deadline. Early Admission Plan Students applying under this plan must submit their application forms before mid-may of the year preceding admission. This plan allows applicants to secure acceptance in the major of their choice early enough and will receive final acceptance once they satisfy the other admission requirements at a later stage. Applicants under this plan are exempted from paying the application fee. Validity of Admission Admission is valid for the academic session for which a student applies. If an applicant is admitted and for some reason does not register but intends to join the University the following semester, he/she should inform the University one month before the beginning of the next semester. Otherwise, admission is lost. Placement Examinations While some candidates can be accepted into certain majors upon school records, others need to sit for placement examinations as follows: Faculty of Arts and Humanities: placement exam in English. Faculty of Business Administration: placement exam in English. A placement exam in Math may be required from certain applicants depending on their school records. Faculty of Applied Sciences: placement exams in English and Math for the Computer Science majors. Chemistry & Biology for other science majors. English Placement Examination Examination Description The English Placement Examination of AUT consists of the following components: Listening Comprehension Reading Comprehension Grammar Essay Writing It places students in one of the courses below: Intensive English I (ENG 010): non-credited Intensive English II (ENG 020): non-credited Writing Skills (ENG 100) : non-credited Freshman English I (ENG 101) Freshman English II (ENG 102) English Communication Skills I (ENG 203) Recognized English Examination Equivalence Applicants who choose to sit for TOEFL or SAT I will be placed in AUT English courses as follows: SAT I English score of 510 and above or a TOEFL score of 210 and above (computer-based) or 80 (ibt) and above: students are placed in ENG 203 English Communication Skills I. SAT I English score below 510 or a TOEFL scores below 210 (computer based) or 80 (ibt): applicants must take the AUT English Placement Exam 23

24 Math for Business Placement Examination The math placement exam for business may be required from applicants to the Faculty of Business Administration and places students in one of the following courses: College Algebra (MAT 100) Calculus for Business (MAT 221) Math for Science Placement Examination The math placement exam for science is required from all applicants to the Faculty of Applied Sciences. It places students in: College Algebra (MAT 100) Calculus I (MAT 101) Calculus II (MAT 102) Calculus III (MAT 203) The Science Placement Examination The science placement exam places students in one of the following courses depending on the major: General Biology (BIO 201) (3 credits) Basic Chemistry (CHE 201) (3 credits) Student Orientation During the summer prior to the fall semester, the Center for Student Success organizes on-going orientation sessions for students applying to enroll at AUT. Details concerning the majors offered, the credit system, the registration process, the drop and add rules etc are explained to students using a variety of audio visual aids. Such orientation is conducted several times upon need prior to the spring semester. Another type of orientation is provided to new students at the beginning of each semester by the dean of the Faculty in which the new students plan to major. This second orientation program is intended to introduce the new students to the teaching members of the Faculty as well as the specifics of each major offered by such a Faculty. The date for such an orientation program is set by the Dean of each Faculty in coordination with the Center for Student Success. Graduate Programs The Faculty of Business Administration and the Faculty of Applied Sciences offer graduate programs that lead to MS or MBA degrees. For specific information kindly refer to the Faculty concerned in the introductory part of this catalog. Admission A graduate student should hold a Bachelor s degree from an accredited program. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 (based on a 4.0 scale) is required. Students coming from institutions where the language of instruction is not English may be required to take the TOEFL and get a minimum score of 550 (213 computer based or 80 on ibt). Internationally recognized English Examinations other than TOEFL may be acceptable. Other than regular admission, students may be admitted conditionally. Admission decisions to graduate work are made by the Graduate Admissions Committee of the Faculty concerned. For the admission into the MBA offered in conjunction with Davenport University a GMAT score is required. Conditional Admission To satisfy particular deficiencies, students accepted on a conditional basis may be required to take special courses and receive a grade of B or better in those courses. The conditional courses will be specified in the acceptance letter from the Office of Graduate Studies. 24

25 Auditors Students will be permitted to audit courses in the graduate program with the written approval of the dean of graduate studies. No grade or credit is given for auditing a course and examinations are optional. Please refer to the Office of Graduate Studies for the appropriate registration procedure and fee structure. Procedures for Applying An applicant should submit the following documents: Application for Admission Personal Statement of Purpose Two Letters of Recommendation Official Transcripts A Degree from an accredited institution of higher education Application Fee of 75,000LL Two Passport Size Pictures A Recent Family Civil Status Record A Photocopy of the ID or Passport GPA Requirements and Dismissal from the Program Masters Degree candidates are required to maintain at least a B average. Only students with a 3.0 GPA or better will graduate. A student may not graduate with more than 2 course grades lower than B. Courses for which grades lower than B are received may be repeated only with the permission of the graduate committee. The new grades replace the old for the computation of the GPA, but both grades are recorded on the transcript. A student whose academic performance is considered inadequate will be dismissed from the program. Conduct inconsistent with ethical and professional standards is also grounds for dismissal. Such conduct includes academic fraud. Leave of Absence Students who have not completed their programs of study and desire a leave of absence must apply to the Office of Graduate Studies specifying the duration of the requested leave. Such leave will normally be granted, but any student who does not apply for the leave of absence and does not register for at least one course in a semester will be considered as withdrawn from the program. Reinstatement to the Program Students who have withdrawn from the program need to submit a reactivation application to the Registrar s Office. All correspondence regarding undergraduate admission should be addressed to: American University of Technology Office of Admissions Halat Lebanon Halat Tripoli Tyre Tel: /3/4 Tel: /3 Tel: / Fax: Fax: Fax: [email protected] All correspondence regarding graduate admission should be addressed to: The Faculty of Business Administration or the Faculty of Applied Sciences American University of Technology [email protected] 25

26 REGISTRATION Registration Procedures: Registration in absentia or by way of proxy is not permitted. New students are urged to make sure that all documents required for finalizing their admission, particularly those indicated in the letter of admission, are submitted to the Office of Admissions before registration begins. Students should: Show their admission letter to the Business Office (new and transferring students only) Get a payment slip from the Business Office. Pay the amount of the tuition fee shown on the slip at the designated bank, and ask the bank clerk to stamp the payment slip. (The Business Office removes the Finance Hold from the student record by following up the on-line banking payment so the academic advisors can enroll the student in class.) Carry the clearance slip to the advisor and confirm or change his/her registration plan. Each new student is assigned a department advisor from his/her Faculty whose role is not restricted to routine scheduling of courses but encompasses a wide range of student concerns and services. The Dean of each Faculty also trains staff from various departments to take over the advising duties when the faculty advisors are absent or on leave. New students should present their letters of admission, identity card or passport to their respective advisors at the time of consultation. After registration, proceed to the Business Office to finalize the installment plan for the balance of their fees. Registration is considered complete after going through the four steps shown above. Refund Policy If a student withdraws from the University the following refund policy is applied: If withdrawal takes place before the beginning of classes: 100 % of the total tuition fees are refunded. If withdrawal takes place during the first week of classes: 75 % of the tuition fees are refunded If withdrawal takes place during the second week of classes: 50% of the tuition fees are refunded No refund is given if withdrawal takes place after the second week of classes. Registration fees are under no circumstances refundable. There will be no refunds for graduate students withdrawing from the summer session. Late Registration Students who for any reason fail to register on the scheduled time for registration can still be registered during the late registration period but will be charged an extra fee of LL 100,000. ID Card Each new student must submit with his/her application to the Admissions Office a recent photo which will used by the Student Affairs Office to issue the student an ID card. Those cards must be carried on campus at all times and be shown when necessary for identification and certain University transactions. 26

27 Tuition and Other Fees for Undergraduate Programs *(Applicable for the year ) Summer Fall Spring LL LL Tuition Fee per Credit 235, ,000 ======= ======= Semester registration fee 325, ,000 Fixed fees (mailbox, accident insurance, ID cards, and E-Library) 175, ,000 Student Campus Life Fees 120, ,000 Administrative Fee per semester for deferred payments ** 150, ,000 Admissions Application *** 75,000 75,000 Entrance Examination: English, Mathematics, Sciences 65,000 65,000 NSSF (for students who do not have NSSF) 150,000 Late Registration 100, ,000 Graduation Fees - Once only upon graduation 375, ,000 Medical blood test (new students only) 50,000 50,000 Summer Registration Fee 50,000 Change of Major 75,000 75,000 Petition 5,000 5,000 Transcript (student copy) 5,000 5,000 Transcript (official) 10,000 10,000 Any Other Certificate 5,000 5,000 Final Exam Make-up per course (only when authorized) 225, ,000 * Tuition and other fees may be charged without advance notice. ** Applicable only when students ask for a different installment mode than the one proposed by the University (maximum 3 payments: 40%, 30%, 30%). If the students break that mode or ask for a different mode they have to pay the deferred payment fee. *** Applicable once only for new students. TUITION AND OTHER FEES FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS Type of Fee First Semester Fall Second Semester Spring Summer Session Summer Tuition Fee per Credit LL 375,000 LL 375,000 LL 375,000 One time annual fixed fees (mailbox, accident insurance, ID card application fee) LL 600,000 National Social Security Fund (NSSF) LL 150,000 * Tuition and other fees may be charged without advance notice. National Social Security Fee A National Social Security Fund (NSSF) fee of LL 150,000 is payable once a year for medical insurance if the student is not covered through his/her parents. To be eligible for exemption a student must present proof of coverage elsewhere. Registration for Tutorial Courses 27

28 Tutorial courses, when approved by Chairpersons of Departments, are offered to those students who for legitimate reasons were unable to take these courses when offered, who have earned at least 60 credits at AUT, and for those who will be graduating at the end of the semester. Auditors The University extends the privilege of auditing courses to anyone interested in furthering his/her education. Auditors should secure the permission of the department which they intend to join. Auditors, however, do not get grades for the courses they audit nor are they provided with University ID cards. Applicants wishing to audit any course(s) should fulfill the University admission requirements. The tuition fee for regular students applies as well but auditors are exempt from other fees except the accident insurance fee. Categories of Students A. Full- time Students. The average load of a full-time undergraduate student is 15 credits per semester. With the approval of the advisor and in special cases a student may be allowed to register for more than 15 credits. The minimum load of a full-time student is 12 credits. Full-time load for graduate students is 15 credits a year. B. Part- time Students. The category of part- time students is restricted to the following types of students: AUT staff members who are working for a degree. Those who need less than twelve credits to complete work for an undergraduate degree. Classification of Students Students are classified in classes according to the credits they have completed. Freshman 1-29 credits Sophomore credits Junior credits Senior 90 credits and above Names of Students The names of students will be recorded in the AUT books as they appear on their identity cards or passports. Students whose names are not spelled in Arabic or English on their identity cards or passports may have their names spelled on degrees and diplomas according to their personal preferences. Changing names are to be supported by legal documents. Transcripts will mention this change Student Records / Statements Generally, educational records of a student may not be released to other persons without the student's written consent. Exceptions include communication of such documents to personnel of AUT who have a legitimate educational need for the records and release in the case of an emergency involving the health or safety of students or others. All kinds of statements such as enrollment, verification and other official certificates must be requested at the Registrar s office. However, the University may disclose information about a student to parents of dependent students and in compliance with a judicial order. Application for Graduation Students who are expected to graduate in a certain semester are requested to submit an application for graduation at the Registrar s Office one semester prior to the graduation semester. The Registrar s office has to issue to the student a 28

29 clearance letter that informs him/her of the remaining courses and credits needed to graduate in addition to any other requirement such as cumulative or major GPA. Graduation Requirements- Undergraduate Programs Students starting at the Sophomore year should complete the number of credit hours as designated in the degree program of each major in a minimum of 6 semesters excluding summer sessions and maximum of 14 semesters. Freshman students should complete 30 extra credits above their respective major in a minimum of two semesters and a maximum of four. The cumulative GPA required for graduation should be above 2.0. The major GPA should be above Graduation with High Achievement An undergraduate student with high academic achievement will graduate with: Honors if the cumulative GPA falls between 3.20/4.00 and 3.49/4.00. Distinction, if the cumulative GPA falls between 3.50/4.00 and 4.00/4.00. Such distinctions appear on the student s transcript and degree. Transcripts The Office of the Registrar will issue official transcripts following a written request provided the student does not have outstanding financial obligations to the University. A fee will be charged for each requested transcript. Unofficial transcripts can be obtained within 48 hours. Change of Addresses and Telephone Numbers Students are requested to update their addresses, telephone numbers, or the spelling of their name and notify the office of Student Affairs. It is the responsibility of this office to follow up on this issue. Change of Nationality No student is allowed to change his/her nationality in the books of the University unless they meet the admission requirements of the State of Lebanon. Commencement Exercises Attendance Graduates are expected and urged to attend the graduation ceremony organized by the University. Academic Rules and Regulations Grading System Grade Scale out of 4 Scale out of 100 A 4.0 Excellent B Very Good B 3.0 Good C Satisfactory C 2.0 Average D Weak D 1.0 Poor F 0.0 Fail Below 60 The following grades are not counted in the Grade Point Average (GPA): I Incomplete 29

30 W Withdrawal P Pass TR Transfer Credits NP Not passed The I means that part of the work for the course remained incomplete at the time the grades were due and should not exceed 40% of the coursework. Grade Report All semester grades are remitted by the instructor to the Registrar s Office no later than 72 hours after the final course examination is completed. Grade changes by the instructor due to miscalculation may be made within two weeks from the reporting date after the approval of the Dean of his Faculty. After this period, the student must petition to the Academic Council for any change of grade. A grade may not be changed after the lapse of one semester unless the student(s) can prove that his petition has not been processed by the department in charge or by the Student Affairs Office. Grades and GPA will be posted on the AUT website at the end of each semester. Grade Point Average (GPA) To compute the GPA, we multiply the number of credits per course by the corresponding numerical scale and get the number of points per course. We add the points for all courses and divide the total number of points by the total number of credits attempted. Thus, the Grade Point Average is the ratio of the number of points earned to the number of credits attempted. Academic Probation An undergraduate student will be placed on probation if at the end of a semester his/her cumulative GPA falls below 2.0/4.0. A student on probation is not allowed to take more than 12 or 13 credits per semester. Removal of Probation Probation is removed at the end of a semester if the student s cumulative GPA is no less than 2.0/4.0. Academic Suspension A student on probation for two consecutive semesters who fails to remove the probation by the end of the third semester, will be suspended for one academic year unless his/her semester GPA in that third semester is not less than 2.5 in a minimum of 12 attempted credits. Dismissal from the University Dismissal is a penalty applied in cases of serious violations of rules and regulations, and when circumstances show that a student s association with the University should be terminated in the interest of maintaining the standards of behavior and conduct normally expected in a University community. Re-admission to the University A student who has been suspended but who has not been denied the privilege of returning to the University may apply for re-admission after the expiration of one academic year. During that year the student should join an institution of higher education on a full time basis and get a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0. A decision to re-admit the student will be taken after a total re-evaluation of the student record and in accordance with the admission and re-admission practices in effect at the time of application. Re-admitted students are placed on probation. If by the end of the first semester of their readmission, they fail to remove their probation they are dismissed from the University. If dismissal was decided for 30

31 disciplinary reasons, the consideration for his/her re-admission depends on the nature of the offence that led to the dismissal from AUT. An interview is required before a student is granted re-admission which will be on probation. Class Attendance No student may pursue his or her education through correspondence or by merely passing examinations. Students are expected to attend and participate actively in all classes and workshop sessions. Absence of a student, whether excused or not, from any course or workshop session does not excuse the student from his/her responsibility for the work done or for any announcements made during his/her absence. Faculty members or students with high GPA will be assigned to help students learning any material missed during their absence from class. If a student absents him/herself from more than one fifth of the class sessions, the student will be asked by the instructor to drop the course by filling a withdrawal form at the Registrar s office. If the student does not fill this form he/she will fail the course with an F grade, but he/she will be able to attend class if he/she chooses. Tardiness Students are expected to be in class on time. Those who arrive late disrupt whatever activity is being performed. Three occasions of tardiness count as one absence. Drop and Add Dropping and adding courses takes place during the first week of a semester. After the end of this week no student may add courses. Withdrawal from Courses A student may withdraw from courses after the end of the drop and add period. A W is inscribed on his/her semester grade report and on the transcript of record. No refund for withdrawals is made. Change of Major A change of major may be approved if the student meets the admission requirements and academic standards of the selected major. Students must present a petition in this regard to the Registrar s office. Change of Grade Once the grade is recorded in the Office of the Registrar, an instructor may change it only because of recording or calculation error. The instructor should submit a change of grade form to the Registrar s Office after securing the approval of his/her Chairperson of the department or the Dean. The change of grade form must reach the Office of the Registrar within eight weeks of the following semester. Repeating Courses A student who fails a course or gets a grade less than C is allowed to repeat the course only twice. While all grades the student gets for the course are inscribed in his/her record, only the highest grade obtained will be computed for the cumulative G.P.A. Incomplete Grade This grade is used only when the student, for some reasons beyond his/her control, is unable to finish the work of the course, and there is reasonable expectation that he/she will successfully complete the course requirements. The I grade is given if the student has successfully completed a minimum of 60% of the course work. If the grade is not resolved by the end of the eighth week of the following semester, the Office of the Registrar will change the I to F. 31

32 Placement on Honors List To be placed on the Honors List at the end of a given semester, a student must: Be a regular full time student. Have a semester GPA between 3.20 and 3.49/4.0. Have no failing or incomplete grades. Have no disciplinary action against him/her. Placement on Dean s List To be placed on the Dean s List at the end of a given semester, a student must: Be a regular full time student. Have a semester GPA 3.5/4.0 and above. Have no failing or incomplete grades. Have no disciplinary action against him/her. Records of Disciplinary Actions All records related to a student violation of the University rules will be maintained for a period of five (5) years after the student s last registration at the University. If the University decides that the penalties become part of the student s permanent record, the record will be maintained indefinitely. These records are subject to University regulations concerning the confidentiality of student records. Upon written request, students have the right to inspect their records of violations of University rules. Disciplinary records are kept with the Office of Student Affairs. Non-Working Days Summer Days Off The yearly break of a full-time department member whose contract covers 11 months of teaching is one month per year; usually in Summer. Holidays The following days have been assigned as holidays by the Lebanese Government. The University complies with the Lebanese government directives. New Year - Jan 1 (If it falls on Sunday, then the following Monday is a day off) Christmas for Armenian Orthodox - Jan 6 (1day) Saint Maroun s Day - February 9 (1 day) Prophet s Birthday - (1 day) 12 Rabi al Awwal Annunciation Day - March 25 Western Good Friday - (1 day) Eastern Good Friday - (1 day) (In case the Western and Eastern Good Fridays fall on the same date the holiday will include the Thursday preceding Good Friday) Western Easter - Monday Eastern Easter - Monday Labor Day - May 1 (1 day) In case this holiday falls on a Sunday the next day will be a holiday. Liberation Day - Celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Assumption Day - August 15 (1 day) Eid Al-Fitr - (2 days) 1 and 2 Shawwal Independence Day - November 22 (1 day) 32

33 Al-Adha - (2 days) 11 Thu al Hijjah Hijra New Year - (1 day) First of Muharram Ashoura - (1 day) 10 Muharram Christmas Holiday - December 25 (If it falls on Sunday, then the following Monday is a day off) Other than the pre-announced holidays, individual holidays are announced specifying their beginning and end according to administrative regulations announced by the University to the academic body. In case of failure to observe such regulations, absence is considered illegal. Any member of the academic body who is absent for no legal reason or without notification for a period of one week or more is subject to disciplinary measures which may lead to the revocation of the contract with the University. Office of Student Affairs A. Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Application Financial Aid is normally granted for one academic year (from October to June). It may be renewed upon re-application if the eligibility still holds. The Financial Aid application may be obtained from the Admissions Office or the Financial Aid Office. Students wishing to apply are requested to fill out this form and submit it before the deadline announced on the AUT website The application form must be filled out accurately and signed by both the student and parent or guardian. All students must submit along with the application official documents proving the authenticity of the information provided. New students must submit their financial aid applications to the Office of Admissions which, in turn, will send them to the Student Affairs Office for further processing. Any attempt in providing misleading information may result in rejecting the financial aid to the applicant. The information provided is strictly confidential. The Office of Student Affairs then contacts the student for an interview that includes his/her parent or guardian before a decision is made. In case the Office of Student Affairs discovers that there was misrepresentation, inconsistency or withholding of necessary and important information, the University reserves the right to request the return of the money already paid to the student. The Financial Aid programs are subject to budget availability. Financial Aid Eligibility The Financial Aid policy states that American University of Technology is committed to needy enrolling students regardless of their religion, race, gender, nationality, and social backgrounds. Applications are evaluated case by case. Many governmental and private companies provide parents with financial assistance to help with their dependents education needs. Students on Financial Aid who benefit from such aid must inform the Financial Aid Office in writing of any such financial assistance they are receiving. In this case, the total financial aid received from AUT and external sources cannot exceed the student s tuition fees. In general, a student, to be eligible for Financial Aid at AUT, must meet all the following criteria: The student is accepted at AUT. The student who is not eligible for financial aid and cannot pay the full fees is allowed to pay the amount in installments during the academic semester. The student who registers for only 12 credits is not eligible for any financial aid but can pay the amount in installments during the academic semester. 33

34 The student maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.4 and above. The student loses financial aid when his/her cumulative GPA drops below the said GPA. The student receives passing grades in 15 or more credits in the semester he/she is registered in. Financial Aid is automatically denied once the student does not match this condition. Reinstating financial aid may be done in case the condition is satisfied and upon reapplying to the Financial Aid Council. The student has no disciplinary actions against him or her. Financial Aid may be denied once this condition is not satisfied. The student abides by the rules and procedures as set by the Financial Aid Committee and as supervised by the Financial Aid Office. The student is expected to accept the decisions of the Financial Aid Committee. In case the student is not satisfied with the decision, he/she may appeal to the University Council. Work Study Rules and Procedure The work study is another form of financial aid. The student must meet the conditions of the Financial Aid Eligibility. In order to benefit from the Work-Study Program the Financial Aid Committee decides on a number of working hours per semester for each accepted applicant. The rate per hour is set and announced by the Administration as part of the approved annual financial aid budget of AUT. Students on the work-study program are assigned to offices and departments by the Financial Aid Office in consultation with the officer of the department concerned. Such students are expected to complete the assigned hours as scheduled by the office/department to which they are assigned. If they fail to do so, students must pay the difference of their account and their work study aid may be suspended. Students are responsible to fill out their work time sheet on a daily basis. Such time sheets, signed by the officer of the department, must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office at the end of every month. (However, the Financial Aid Office may, for financial purposes, assign a specific date at the end of the semester in order to close the balance of the students working hours). Financial Aid Council The University shall establish one Financial Aid Council for all campuses. The Council is appointed for one year starting June 1 st and ending May 31 st. The Council is appointed by the President in consultation with concerned administrative and academic key personnel. The Council is normally composed of representatives from the Registrar s Office, Admissions Office, Business Office, Financial Aid Office, and three faculty members from all the Faculties namely the Business Faculty, the Applied Sciences Faculty, and the Arts & Humanities Faculty. The Banner Coordinator for Accounts Receivables is invited to attend when the need arises. The President and Deans may attend the meetings as exofficio members with no voting power. The Financial Aid Council elects a chair and a secretary in its first meeting of every year. It is the duty of the Council s Chair to call for meetings in coordination with the Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Council is responsible for allocating the annual financial aid budget as set and defined in the university budget. The budget must include all types of financial aid programs. However, it shall be the duty of the Financial Aid office to supervise the implementation of the program. Rules & Regulations Discounts are applied on the tuition fees only. The amount of help must not exceed 30% of the tuition fees, and for siblings 10% Under Special circumstances the President Grant is limited to 70% of the tuition fees. (The President Grant is counted as Work Study Hours) The Work Study amount can reach 30% Students who are eligible for Fin Aid must register 15 credits 34

35 Types of Financial Aid and Percentage Given For Each Type Financial Aid The Financial Aid is designed to be offered to needy students that are working. The amount will be determined upon the major. Work Study The Financial Aid assigned to the Work-Study program, is designed to be offered to needy students who are not working. The objective of this program is to develop the student s discipline and responsibility, to promote part-time employment for students in meeting their educational costs, and to provide them with relevant experience and work skills. Students must be on the Financial Aid list to be eligible for this program. The numbers of Work Study Hours must not exceed 10 hours per week. The hour is calculated as USD 6 per hour. The amount of the work study hours is deducted from the student tuition fees. All offices that are allowed to have students must send their need of hours before the beginning of each semester. President Grant The President Grant is directly related to the President of the University, but, once granted to a student, it is managed by the Financial Aid office. A procedure in this respect must be followed. The President, upon his/her discretion, shall choose the recipient of this grant, which could be offered to more than one student. Sibling Discount A 10% discount is given to brothers and sisters registered at the same time. Scholarships The remaining budget from the financial aid budget is allocated to scholarships granted to students who attended high GPA levels. This budget is allocated accordingly to faculty and campus needs. Designated Grant As determined by donor This grant is awarded based on the availability of financial help provided by donors and/or organizations. The criterion to follow in this category is determined by the donor. Every major in all Faculties will have a percentage for the Financial Aid that will be granted to the students. Student Life Office A. Statement of Purpose The Student Life Office commits to providing an atmosphere of interaction between students conducive to better understanding of other cultures, tolerance of other people s beliefs and constructive debate around key issues of interest. It also works to promote activities and events that help the development of students talents and interests. B. Scope of Activities The Student Life Office works in collaboration with the proper student organization to help establish clubs and associations. Each club or association must be formed and operated according to specific by-laws provided by the Office of Student Affairs. Clubs cover areas related to sports, social issues, drama, movies, chess and other areas where student interest is detected and that do not conflict with the mission of AUT. The Center for Student Success (CSS) 35

36 Introduction: The Center of Student Success (CSS) coordinates the University retention strategies through a partnership with faculty, student, campus life, staff, parents and other university constituents. The emphasis is on the student s social, personal and academic adjustment to college. We, at AUT believe that: Individual attention gives students the needed assistance to be successful. Our Mission: The Center of Student Success (CSS) at the American University of Technology is dedicated to improving the quality of the university experience for all students, from the time of the initial transition into the University community throughout the first year and beyond. CSS offers a unique service as an advocate to all students and specifically to undergraduate and particularly to 1 st year students. Our Focus: Problems may arise in a number of different areas; it is important that these problems be handled in a direct, quick, and friendly manner. Students come to the center with concerns ranging from a need for academic services, course load difficulties, testing issues and sometimes just for moral support. To serve our diverse student better, the CSS Office upholds and reaffirms AUT strategy in understanding our students needs in more depth and an ongoing effort to align our programs and services accordingly. CSS office personnel can assist, guide, advice, or steer most students to the right person or place on campus to achieve resolution of their problems. Direct Student Support Objectives: Enhance the quality of student experience through effective transition and integration strategies Increase student access to campus wide services through information and referral processes Identify social, financial, and academic issues that could potentially affect student attendance, performance and success Assess and identify academic-related skill needs Provide support in effective problem solving and successful planning strategies Develop an academic environment, expand independent learners, and provide opportunities for personal growth of future professionals The Centre of Student Success Services: SROP AUT s Summer Orientation Experience Program is a summer program for fall classes during which incoming first year students take placement exams in English and mathematics, and when necessary, other examinations, register for classes with their academic advisor, get their student ID and learn more about academic particulars of their new campus. YLPS CSS offers year-long programs which help first year students overcome difficulties they may encounter whether on academic level (by providing special assistance in coping with academic departments) or on a social/emotional level (by providing special seminars with the University psychologist, medical doctor and speakers specialized in topics that enhance students social adaptation) to make their social integration easier and more productive. CSS also directs and assists students in abiding by the University rules and regulations, especially those related to attendance, participation, well behaved and other academic regulations. Parent Participation Program This program is designed to keep parents informed of important first year students issues and activities, and to create and maintain communication among parents, sons and daughters, and the University. 36

37 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The Freshman Program Students admitted into the Freshman Program are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits. Freshman Arts requires a minimum score of 2750 on SAT I & II. Freshman Science requires a minimum score of 2850 on SAT I and II. Official Freshman Program (30 credits) Humanities and Social Sciences: a minimum of 9 credits are needed out of which 3 credits must be from Social Sciences. Math and Natural Sciences: a minimum of 6 credits are needed out of which 3 credits must be in Natural Science Elective a maximum of 15 credits UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS (Except Biology & Nursing) The University Requirements courses are as follows throughout all undergraduate programs in all departments taken as of the Sophomore year: UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites English Language Requirements (6 credits) ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 credits ENG 020 or Placement ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 credits ENG 203 Business Requirements (4 credits) BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 credits ENG 204 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 credit Co. BUS 210 Arts Requirements ( 3 credits) Choose one of the following courses: ART 202 Introduction to Arts and Music Appreciation I Co. ENG credits ART 205 History of Art and Design Natural Sciences Requirements (3 credits) Choose one of the following courses: HLT 210 Health and Wellness Co. ENG credits NTR 201 Introduction to Nutrition ENV 201 Man in the Environment Computer Science Requirements (3 credits) CSC 201 Introduction to Information Technology + Lab CSC 203 Introduction to Computer Science 3 credits Co. ENG 203 CSC 205 Introduction to Programming Humanities and Social Science Requirements (3 credits) Choose one of the following courses: HUM 318 Human Rights PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits SOC 202 Justice, Society and Gender ENG 203 POL 202 Globalization and Political Change ENG 203 CST 201 Western Civilization ENG 203 WGS 290 Water Politics and Law ENG 203 Physical Education Requirements (1 credits) PED 201 Physical Education I 1 credit COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ART 202 Introduction to Arts and Music Appreciation (3 credits) This course enhances the ability to appreciate and understand music, by giving a wide view on the rich world of music in its all forms, beginning with the Classical era up to the modern Pop music, and projecting the artistic, political and the human stimulations of each era. Coreq.: ENG 203 ART 205 History of Art and Design I (3 credits) This course is a comprehensive overview of Euro-American radical art and visual image making looking at aspects of the 20th century to the present. Coreq.: ENG 203 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills (3 credits) This is the final phase of the core mandatory English language element for all students. It is designed to take a student to the practical business/academic arena using technical terms within preparations of documentation to personal professional presentation itself. Prereq.: ENG

38 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab (1 credit) The aim of the course is to enhance that are skills are important in business, sales and selling, training, teaching, lecturing and generally entertaining an audience. Developing the confidence and capability to give good presentations, and to stand up in front of an audience and speak well, are also extremely helpful competencies for self-development too. Presentations and public speaking skills are not limited to certain special people - anyone can give a good presentation, or perform public speaking to a professional and impressive standard. Like most things, it simply takes a little preparation and practice. Coreq.: BUS 210 CSC 201 Introduction to Information Technology (3 credits) This is a course that explores different computer hardware, software, applications, and cases that demonstrate their impact on different services and industrial firms. Coreq.: ENG 203 CSC 203 Introduction to Computer Science (3 credits) This is an introductory computer science course for undergraduate students. The goal of the course is to communicate systematically the essential and fundamental technical principles in computer science and get the big picture: area of research and development in computer science as well as knowing the basics: terminologies, principles and basic theories. CSC 205 Introduction to Programming (3 credits) This course covers a general introduction to programming, and a general introduction about problem solving. In this course, you will get familiar with functions, loop structures, inputting/outputting functions. At the end of the course the use of pointers is explained in details. CST 201 Western Civilization (3 credits) The course offers a global perspective on the past by introducing students to the study of societies and cultures from CE 500 until CE Students examine the political, social, economic and cultural aspects of the Western civilizations and survey the evolution of the Western tradition. Topics include Byzantium Empire, Islam, foundation of Christian society in Western Europe, Western Europe during the High Middle Age and Renaissance. Prereq.: ENG 203 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I (3 credits) This is an academic English course which is aimed to provide advanced writing and interpretational skills within communication today. Grammatical rules from the introduction to essay writing using point & support techniques from various texts. Prereq.: ENG 020 or Placement ENG 204 English Communication Skills II (3 credits) This course follows ENG203, which is aimed to provide advanced writing creativity skills. This course progresses the student to the more advance stage of essay composition, and therefore, equip them with the literary skills in argumentation to assist department work. Prereq.: ENG 203 ENV 201 Man in the Environment (3 credits) The natural surrounding is basic in the development and survival of Man, yet his trends in development has endangered this earthly space with forces of degradation and pollution. The course highlights the significance of nature and its virtues to human survival as well as the impact of his activity on the environment and ultimately himself. Coreq.: ENG 203 HLT 210 Health & Wellness (3 credits) This course covers diversified concepts including stress management, human sexuality, nutrition and exercise, disease prevention, alternative medicine, drug use and abuse, and healthy environment. It is a course with daily application for the student in her/his life. It helps her/him build up a holistic analysis of health and its impact on the self and its environment. Coreq.: ENG 203 HUM 318 Human Rights & Business (3 credits) The course is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn about the growing importance of human rights and their impact in the world today. Students examine a variety of issues related to human rights and broader contemporary trends related to human rights and business. The course helps students to understand interrelationship between human rights - political - social and business developments. Students also gain an understanding of the existing international human rights standards; learn ways in which business and human rights intersect. NTR 201 Introduction to Nutrition (3 credits) An introduction to nutritional science, including food composition, food absorption and utilization, energy balance, special diets, and food technology. Coreq.: ENG 203 PED 201 Basket Ball (1 credit) This one hour credit course is designed to teach knowledge of the sport, leadership, loyalty, sportsmanship, and team play. The emphasis will be on learning both the tactical and technical aspects of the game of basketball. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the environment and opportunity to learn various offensive and defensive strategies and to teach the basic rules and regulations. POL 202 Global and Political Change (3 credits) This course introduces the phenomena of globalization. It examines its historic roots and the different views associated with its universal impacts. It examines how globalization helping the integration of world culture, economies, and states. Prereq.: ENG 203 PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) A broad coverage of the methods and findings which characterize psychology as a social science with its own methodology and fields of specialization including a description of historical and recent developments in the areas of learning and motivation; personal, social, cognitive, and moral development; memory; personality theories; stress and social psychology; as well as abnormal behavior and a notion about clinical treatment. Prereq.: ENG 203 SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) Basic concepts and methods of sociology. Develop social perspective, observe, interpret and understand the social world around us from a sociological perspective. SOC 202 Justice, Society and Gender (3 credits) This class will explore the political and legal institutions by investigating subjects such as the political constraints under which the law and society operates, the institutional competence of courts, the role of judges and ministers in the development of policy, the role of society in the interpretation of outcomes of the legal process, and the background and decision-making behavior of judges. Other topics will be examined to determine the role of the law, politics, and society in the development of the policies governing those issues. WGS 290 Water, Politics and Law (3 credits) Water bodies are very important for basic survival supplying potable water, and for prosperous economies from navigation to trade. Most of the water bodies on the planet are shared among countries or at least share some factors in their development, replenishment and use. For these reasons, they are fruitful material for political agendas and national and international laws, which will be explored in this course. 38

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40 Faculty of Arts and Humanities Mission Statement The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is one of the founding faculties at the American University of Technology. It offers a wide array of courses designed to enhance both intellectual and artistic understanding and achievement at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Faculty s purpose is the pursuit, advancement and application of knowledge in the humanities and arts. The Faculty seeks to engage students in understanding the significance of their own humanity and to maximize their potential for creativity, critical thinking, social responsibility, and global citizenship. Through the programs in the Arts and Humanities, students can explore the aspects of human life that are permeated with meaning and value. Arts and Humanities programs help students acquire necessary skills to achieve intellectual, moral, and aesthetic excellence, understand various cultures, appreciate literature and the arts more deeply, think and write clearly and analytically, and recognize the importance of life-long learning. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities comprises two departments: Arts and English Language and Literature. Degrees Offered : The Faculty of Arts and Humanities offers the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (BA) with concentration in: 1. Audio Visual (TV and Film Production) 100 credits 2. Graphic Design 99 credits 3. Interior Design 101 credits 4. Advertising 5. Communication Arts with concentration in a. Journalism 98 credits b. Radio and Television 98 credits c. Public Relations 98 credits 6. English Language and Literature 107 credits 7. Translation and Communication 99 credits 8. Teaching Diploma in : Elementary Education 27 credits Teaching of English as a Foreign Language 27 credits Teaching of Mathematics 27 credits Teaching of Sciences 27 credits 40

41 Arts Programs To become a professional, education does not solely depend on the acquisition of technical skills and mastery of the most advanced technical tools, including computer-assisted design, but also on a broad cultural development for which there is a high demand in the workplace. The Program aims at a comprehensive education emerging from studio work, supported by history studies, research, theory approach and criticism. If anything can be certain about the future, it s that the influence of technology, especially in the field of Arts, will continue to grow and profoundly change the way we express ourselves, communicate with each other, perceive, think about, and interact with our world. The Arts Programs signify the study, the invention, and the creative use of technologies that enhance student understanding of subject matter. The goal is to offer our students technical tools in conjunction with conceptual knowledge to enable graduates to become professionals who can cope with the constantly changing technologies of the market. Graduation Requirements Other than the requirements for specialization in each major offered by the department, there are university requirements of 23 credits. AUDIO VISUAL ARTS (TV and Film Production) The program of Audio Visual offers a complete study in the science of movie and TV production. This science deals with the sound and image, going from the concept of script writing to all technical and intellectual domains needed to realize a film project, a documentary, a short film, an art film or any kind of related expression. A three-year study involves a highly-structured program that opens and widens the student s horizons. This rhetorical and technical education allows the student to choose a definite specialization in one of the numerous careers that this field offers. Other than the requirements for graduation specified in the introductory part of the catalog, a student should complete 100 credits in Audio Visual subject matter. Optional Concentrations The department offers three optional specializations where the student has to achieve a minimum of 16 credits in one the following concentrations: - Sound - Image - Production & Realization The final project will be the following: - Short Film - Commercial Film - Documentary Film 41

42 Audio Visual Arts (TV and Film Production) (100 Credits) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 74 Credits 1- Art Requirements (18 credits) ART 200 Drawing & Illustration I 3 Placement ART 215 Performance I 3 ART 220 Performance II 3 ART 215 ART 355 Animation 3 COM 206 Principles of Photography 3 DES 360 Advanced Photography 3 COM Emphasis Requirements (56 credits) AVP 200 Image and Photo Theory 3 Co. COM 206 AVP 202 Introduction to Camera and Lighting 3 COM 206 AVP 203 Introduction to Sound Techniques 3 AVP 205 TV Production I 3 Co. AVP 202 AVP 220 Film and Video History I 3 AVP 225 Story Board and Script Writing 3 ENG 203 AVP 230 Film and Video History II 3 AVP 220 AVP 250 Audio Visual Workshop I 3 AVP 301 Audio Visual Workshop II 3 AVP 250 AVP 303 Sound Design 3 AVP 203 AVP 305 Art of Editing I 3 AVP 200 AVP 315 Film and Video Directing 3 AVP 225 AVP 320 Directing for Actors 3 ART 215 AVP 325 Art of Editing II 3 AVP 305 AVP 350 TV Production II 3 AVP 205 AVP 410 Video Production 3 AVP 350 AVP 460 Professional Practice for Audio Visual 0 AVP 490 Senior Project I 4 AVP 315 AVP 491 Senior Project II 4 AVP 490 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits ART 210 Painting I 3 ART 211 Painting II 3 ART 400 Special Topics 3 Senior Standing AVP 302 Lighting or Sound Workshop 3 AVP 202, AVP 203 DES 350 Design for the Stage 3 Junior Standing GDP 215 Computer Software I for the Visual 3 CSC 201 GDP 335 Web Design 3 42

43 Proposed Sequence of Studies Bachelor of Arts in Audio Visual (TV and Film Production) (100 Credits) First Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites AVP 200 Image and Photo Theory 3 Co. COM 206 ART 200 Drawing and Illustration I 3 Fall AVP 203 Introduction to Sound Techniques 3 COM 206 Principles of Photography 3 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement AVP 202 Introduction to Camera and Lighting 3 COM 206 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 Spring AVP 205 TV Production I 3 Co. AVP 202 ART 215 Performance I 3 AVP 220 Film and Video History I 3 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 Summer BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Session PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Total 5 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites AVP 225 Story Board and Script Writing 3 ENG 203 AVP 230 Film and Video History 3 AVP 220 Fall AVP 250 Audiovisual Workshop I 3 AVP 303 Sound Design 3 AVP 203 AVP 305 Art of Editing I 3 AVP 200 AVP 301 Audiovisual Workshop II 3 AVP 250 AVP 315 Film and Video Directing 3 AVP 225 Spring AVP 320 Directing for Actors 3 ART 215 AVP 325 Art of Editing II 3 AVP 305 AVP 350 TV Production II 3 AVP 205 One of the University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 Summer One of the University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 Session Free Elective 3 Total 9 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ART 220 Performance II 3 ART 215 ART 355 Animation 3 Fall DES 360 Advanced Photography 3 COM 206 AVP 410 Video Production 3 AVP 205 AVP 490 Senior Project I 4 AVP 315 Total 16 AVP 460 Professional Practice for AVP 0 Spring AVP 491 Senior Project II 4 AVP 490 CST 201 Western Civilization 3 ENG 203 One of the University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 Total 10 43

44 GRAPHIC DESIGN The program focuses on challenging and nurturing each individual to reach his or her utmost potential. The Graphic Design department encourages innovation, while stressing strong technical and presentation skills. Students gain a background in design history and theory that prepares them to experiment and develop their own design approaches. An abundance of computers, combined with cooperative instruction, gives students a distinct advantage. Students have access to the latest version of popular graphic design software. Our curriculum offers a variety of career opportunities such as Graphic Design for publishing houses, advertising agencies, corporate design, the printing industry, newspapers and magazines, production houses. Other than the requirements for graduation specified in the introductory part of the catalog, a student should complete 98 credits in Graphic Design. Graphic Design (99 Credits) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisite MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 73 Credits 1- Emphasis Requirements (48 credits) ART 206 History of Art and Design II 3 ART 205 ART 400 Special Topics 3 Senior standing DES 311 Copywriting 3 Junior standing GDP 200 Typography & Calligraphy 3 GDP 211 Graphic Design I 3 Co requisite GDP 200 GDP 215 Computer Software (I) for the Visual 3 CSC 201 GDP 225 Graphic Design II 4 GDP 211 GDP 300 Page Layout and Design 3 GDP 211 GDP 310 Computer Software (II) for the Visual 3 GDP 215 GDP 325 Package / Product Design 3 GDP 211 GDP 330 Visual Narratives 3 GDP 310 GDP 335 Web Design 3 GDP 310 GDP 435 Printing Variables 3 GDP 310 GDP 490 Senior Project I 4 Senior standing GDP 491 Senior Project II 4 GDP Art Requirements (25 credits) ART 200 Drawing & Illustration I 3 ART 201 Drawing & Illustration II 3 ART 200 ART 301 Theories of Imaging 3 Junior standing DES 201 Fundamentals of Design I 3 DES 211 Fundamentals of Design II 3 DES 201 COM 206 Principles of Photography 3 DES 320 Virtual Reality 3 GDP 310 DES 410 Professional Practice 1 Senior standing MAT 261 Visual Math for Arts 3 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits ART 210 Painting I 3 ART 211 Painting II 3 ART 230 Sculpture 3 ART 355 Animation 3 DES 350 Design for the Stage 3 Junior Standing DES 360 Advanced Photography 3 COM 206 DES 420 Advanced Virtual Reality 3 DES 320 IDP 250 Rendering & Perspective 3 44

45 First Year Proposed Sequence of Study Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (99 Credits) Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisite ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement Fall DES 201 Fundamentals of Design I 3 ART 200 Drawing and Illustration I 3 COM 206 Principles of Photography 3 University Requirement 3 Co ENG 203 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 Spring DES 211 Fundamentals of Design II 3 DES 201 ART 201 Drawing and Illustration II 3 ART 200 GDP 215 Computer Software I for the Visual 3 CSC 201 MAT 261 Visual Math for Arts 3 Summer ART 205 History of Art and Design I 3 Co. ENG 203 Elective 3 Co. ENG 203 Session PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Total 7 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisite GDP 310 Computer Software II for the Visual 3 GDP 215 Fall ART 206 History of Art and Design II 3 ART 205 GDP 200 Typography & Calligraphy 3 GDP 211 Graphic Design I 3 Co requisite GDP 200 ART 301 Theories of Imaging 3 Junior standing GDP 225 Graphic Design II 4 GDP 211 Spring GDP 300 Page Layout & Design 3 GDP 211 DES 311 Copywriting 3 Junior standing DES 320 Virtual Reality 3 GDP 310 GDP 325 Package / Product Design 3 GDP 211 Total 16 Summer BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 Session BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Total 4 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisite University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 Fall GDP 330 Visual Narratives 3 GDP 310 GDP 435 Printing Variables 3 GDP 310 GDP 490 Senior Project I 4 Senior standing Total 13 GDP 335 Web Design 3 GDP 310 Spring ART 400 Special Topics 3 Senior standing DES 410 Professional Practice for Graphic Design 1 Senior standing GDP 491 Senior Project II 4 GDP 490 CST 201 Western Civilization 3 Total 14 45

46 INTERIOR DESIGN The Interior Design program addresses the profession of Interior Design in its broadest sense- recognizing responsibilities for the quality of the environment and serving a broad spectrum of societies and cultures. The program emphasizes creativity and innovation in the Art of Interior Design, while giving students a strong background in technical and practical knowledge. Students have access to construction and finishing materials, lighting equipment, furniture specifications, samples and catalogs. The Department utilizes state-of-the-art information technology equipment for computer design with a variety of software. Our curriculum offers a variety of career opportunities in the field of interior design, furniture design, landscape design, and interior decoration. Interior Design Program (101 Credits) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisite MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 75 credits 1- Emphasis Requirements (50 credits) DES 215 Architectural Drawing 3 IDP 250 Rendering and Perspective 2 IDP 290 Design Project I 4 Co. DES 215 IDP 291 Design Project II 4 IDP 290 IDP 310 History of Architecture and Furniture I 3 IDP 315 Computer Aided Design 3 DES 215 IDP 320 Materials and Process 3 Junior standing IDP 330 History of Architecture and Furniture II 3 IDP 310 IDP 335 Problem Solving for Design & Present Tech 3 Junior standing IDP 340 Details and Manufacturing Techniques 3 IDP 320 IDP 390 Design Project III 4 IDP 291 IDP 391 Design Project IV 4 IDP 390 IDP 410 Digital Presentation 3 IDP 490 Senior Project I 4 IDP 391 IDP 491 Senior Project II 4 IDP Art Requirements (25 credits) ART 200 Drawing & Illustration I 3 ART 201 Drawing & Illustration II 3 ART 200 ART 301 Theories of Imaging 3 Junior standing DES 201 Fundamentals of Design I 3 DES 211 Fundamentals of Design II 3 DES 201 COM 206 Principles of Photography 3 DES 320 Virtual Reality 3 IDP 315 IDP 420 Professional Practice 1 Senior standing MAT 261 Visual Math for Arts 3 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits ART 210 Painting I 3 ART 211 Painting II 3 ART 230 Sculpture 3 ART 355 Animation 3 ART 400 Special Topics 3 Senior standing DES 350 Design for the Stage 3 Junior standing DES 360 Advanced Photography 3 COM 206 DES 420 Advanced Virtual Reality 3 DES

47 First Year Proposed Sequence of Study Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design (101Credits) Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisite ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement Fall DES 201 Fundamentals of Design I 3 ART 200 Drawing & Illustration I 3 DES 215 Architectural Drawing 3 IDP 290 Design Project I 4 Co-Req. DES 215 Total 16 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 DES 211 Fundamentals of Design II 3 DES 201 Spring ART 201 Drawing & Illustration II 3 ART 200 IDP 250 Rendering and Perspective 2 MAT 261 Visual Math for Arts 3 IDP 291 Design project II 4 IDP290 Total 18 Summer ART 205 History of Art and Design I 3 Co. ENG 203 CSC 201 Intro to Information Technologies 3 Co. ENG 203 Total 6 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisite ART 301 Theories of imaging 3 Junior standing IDP 310 History of Architecture & Furniture I 3 Fall IDP 315 Computer Aided Design 3 DES 215 IDP 320 Materials & Process 3 Junior standing IDP 390 Design Project III 4 IDP 291 COM 206 Principle of Photography 3 Total 19 Spring Summer DES 320 Virtual Reality 3 IDP315 IDP 330 History of Architecture & Furniture II 3 IDP 310 IDP 335 Problem Solving For Design & Pres Skills 3 Junior standing IDP 340 Details & Manufacture Tech. 3 IDP 320 IDP 391 Design Project IV 4 IDP 390 Total 16 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Total 4 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisite IDP 410 Digital Presentation 3 Fall IDP 490 Senior Project I 4 IDP 391 One of the University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 Total 10 IDP 420 Professional Practice 1 Senior Standing IDP 491 Senior Project II 4 IDP 490 Spring CST 201 Western Civilizations 3 ENG 203 Elective 3 PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Total 12 47

48 COMMUNICATION ARTS PROGRAM Communication Arts Program with concentration on: Journalism, Radio and Television and Public Relations Journalism education helps students develop their ability to gather, analyze, and organize information and to communicate it to others clearly, effectively, and responsibly skills that are particularly important in this Age of Information. Assignments in journalism courses also lead students to increase their knowledge of the public sector, public issues and to communicate with others at many different levels. Many students major in journalism to prepare for careers in the media or in public relations. However, a journalism education also serves as an excellent foundation for graduate study in other fields. Other than the requirements for graduation specified in the introductory part of the catalog, a student should complete the University course requirements and those of the major which amount to a total of 98 credits. Radio/TV is spreading so far that it is one of the most required areas in modern life. The program prepares students in this area so that they can easily get into the world of Radio/TV. A student should complete the University course requirements and those of the major which amount to a total of 98 credits. Public Relations education prepares students for the global marketplace and helps them become good communicators. Students who major in Public Relations develop the ability to research, investigate, and analyze information and to communicate with other people at many different levels. In addition, a major in public relations serves as an excellent foundation for graduate study in the fields of management communication, and communication policy and planning. Other than the university requirements specified in the introductory part of the catalog, a student should complete a total of 98 credits. 48

49 Journalism Program (98 Credits) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisite MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 1- Communication Requirements (48 credits) 72 Credits ARA 201 Arabic Communication Skills I 3 AVP 201 Audio Visual Workshop I 3 COM 204 Introduction to Radio, TV & Film 3 COM 205 News Writing and Reporting 3 ENG 204 COM 206 Principles of Photography 3 COM 207 Performance for TV and Film 3 COM 220 Public Relations 3 ENG 203 COM 251 Communication Media & Society 3 COM 315 Topics in Communication 3 COM 365 Media Law & Ethics 3 COM 410 Professional and Public Speaking 3 ENG 204 COM 425 Media in Lebanon & Middle East 3 ENG 204 COM 498 Internship 3 Senior standing COM 499 Senior Study / Project 3 Senior Standing MKT 340 Advertising Principles 3 MKT 310 POL 202 Globalization & Political Change 3 ENG Emphasis Requirements (24 credits) ART 355 Animation 3 AVP 200 Image and Photo Theory 3 Co. COM 206 COM 202 Interpersonal Communication 3 ENG 203 COM 316 Writing for Broadcasting Media 3 ENG 204 COM 325 Feature & Magazine Writing 3 COM 353 Photojournalism 3 COM 206 COM 405 Newspaper Editing and Layout 3 ENG 204 IS 310 Current Issues 3 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits ART 215 Performance I 3 AVP 320 Directing for Actors 3 ART 215 COM 418 Creating Media for Public Relations 3 DES 360 Advanced Photography 3 COM

50 First Year Proposed Sequence of Studies Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with concentration on Journalism (98 Credits) Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ARA 201 Arabic Communication Skills I 3 AVP 200 Image and Photo Theory 3 Co. COM 206 Fall COM 202 Interpersonal Communication 3 ENG 203 COM 207 Performance for TV & Film 3 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 COM 205 News Writing and Reporting 3 Spring COM 206 Principles of Photography 3 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 IS 310 Current Issues 3 University Requirement 3 Summer BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Session PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Co. BUS 210 Total 5 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites COM 204 Introduction to Radio, TV & Film 3 COM 220 Public Relations 3 ENG 203 Fall COM 251 Communication Media & Society 3 CSC 201 Introduction to Information Technology + lab 3 Co. ENG 203 MKT 340 Advertising Principles 3 MKT 310 Spring AVP 201 Audio Visual Workshop I 3 COM 315 Topics in Communication 3 COM 316 Writing for Broadcasting Media 3 ENG 204 POL 202 Globalization & Political Change 3 ENG 203 University Requirement 3 Elective 3 Total 18 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites COM 325 Feature & Magazine Writing 3 COM 353 Photojournalism 3 COM 206 Fall COM 365 Media Law and Ethics 3 ART 355 Animation 3 University Requirements 3 COM 405 Newspaper Editing and Layout 3 ENG 204 COM 410 Profession and Public Speaking 3 ENG 204 Spring COM 425 Media in Lebanon & Middle East 3 ENG 204 COM 498 Internship 3 Senior Standing COM 499 Senior Project 3 Senior Standing 50

51 Radio and Television (98 Credits) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 72 Credits 1- Communication Requirements (48 credits) ARA 201 Arabic Communication Skills I 3 AVP 201 Audio Visual Workshop I 3 COM 204 Introduction to Radio, TV & Film 3 COM 205 News Writing and Reporting 3 ENG 204 COM 206 Principles of Photography 3 COM 207 Performance for TV and Film 3 COM 220 Public Relations 3 ENG 203 COM 251 Communication Media & Society 3 COM 315 Topics in Communication 3 COM 365 Media Law & Ethics 3 COM 410 Professional and Public Speaking 3 ENG 204 COM 425 Media in Lebanon & Middle East 3 ENG 204 COM 498 Internship 3 Senior standing COM 499 Senior Study / Project 3 Senior Standing MKT 340 Advertising Principles 3 MKT 310 POL 202 Globalization & Political Change 3 ENG Emphasis Requirements (24 credits) AVP 200 Image and Photo Theory 3 Co. COM 206 AVP 202 Introduction to Camera and Lighting 3 COM 206 AVP 203 Introduction to Sound Techniques 3 AVP 205 TV Production I 3 Co. AVP 202 COM 203 Radio Production I 3 COM 316 Writing for Broadcasting Media 3 COM 309 Script Writing 3 COM 310 Editing for TV and Film 3 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits ART 215 Performance I 3 ART 355 Animation 3 AVP 320 Directing for Actors 3 ART 215 COM 202 Interpersonal Communication 3 ENG 203 COM 418 Creating Media for Public Relations 3 DES 360 Advanced Photography 3 COM

52 First Year Proposed Sequence of Studies Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with concentration on Radio and Television (98 Credits) Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites AVP 200 Image and Photo Theory 3 Co. COM 206 AVP 203 Introduction to Sound Techniques 3 Fall COM 206 Principles of Photography 3 COM 207 Performance for TV and Film 3 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement ARA 201 Arabic Communication Skills I 3 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 Spring AVP 201 Audio Visual Workshop I 3 AVP 202 Introduction to Camera and Lighting 3 DES 220 AVP 205 TV Production I 3 Co. AVP 202 Summer PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Session One of the University Requirements 3 Total 4 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 COM 203 Radio Production I 3 Fall COM 220 Public Relations 3 ENG 203 MKT 340 Advertising Principles 3 MKT 310 POL 202 Globalization and Political Change 3 ENG 203 Spring Summer Session COM 204 Introduction to Radio, TV & Film 3 COM 205 News Writing and Reporting 3 ENG 204 COM 251 Communication Media & Society 3 COM 316 Writing for Broadcasting Media 3 COM 309 Script Writing 3 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 One of the University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 Total 4 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites COM 310 Editing for TV and Film 3 ENG 204 COM 315 Topics in Communication 3 Fall CST 201 Introduction to Information Technology + Lab 3 ENG 203 University Requirement 3 Elective 3 COM 365 Media Law & Ethics 3 COM 425 Media in Lebanon and the Middle East 3 ENG 204 Spring COM 410 Professional & Public Speaking 3 ENG 204 COM 498 Internship 3 Senior Standing COM 499 Senior Study / Project 3 Senior Standing 52

53 Public Relations Program (98 Credits) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 72 Credits 1- Communication Requirements (48 credits) ARA 201 Arabic Communication Skills I 3 AVP 201 Audio Visual Workshop I 3 COM 204 Introduction to Radio, TV & Film 3 COM 205 News Writing and Reporting 3 ENG 204 COM 206 Principles of Photography 3 COM 207 Performance for TV and Film 3 COM 220 Public Relations 3 ENG 203 COM 251 Communication Media & Society 3 COM 315 Topics in Communication 3 COM 365 Media Law & Ethics 3 COM 410 Professional and Public Speaking 3 ENG 204 COM 425 Media in Lebanon & Middle East 3 ENG 204 COM 498 Internship 3 Senior standing COM 499 Senior Study / Project 3 Senior Standing MKT 340 Advertising Principles 3 MKT 310 POL 202 Globalization & Political Change 3 ENG Emphasis Requirements (24 credits) COM 311 Media and Politics 3 ENG 204 COM 357 Special Events Planning 3 ENG 203 COM 408 Writing for Public Relations 3 COM 220 COM 412 Public Relations Account Management 3 COM 220 COM 418 Creating Media for Public Relations 3 COM 420 Advanced Public Relations 3 COM 220 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG 203 SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology 3 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits ART 215 Performance I 3 ART 355 Animation 3 AVP 320 Directing for Actors 3 ART 215 COM 202 Interpersonal Communication 3 ENG 203 DES 360 Advanced Photography 3 COM

54 Proposed Sequence of Study Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with concentration on Public Relations (98 Credits) First Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisites One of the Arts University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 COM 206 Principles of Photography 3 Fall COM 207 Performance for TV and Film 3 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG 203 ARA 201 Arabic Communication Skills I 3 AVP 201 Audio Visual Workshop I 3 Spring COM 204 Introduction to Radio, TV & Film 3 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 POL 202 Globalization and Political Change 3 ENG 203 Summer PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Session SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology 3 Co. ENG 203 Total 4 Second Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 COM 205 News Writing and Reporting 3 ENG 204 Fall COM 220 Public Relations 3 ENG 203 COM 311 Media and Politics 3 ENG 204 MKT 340 Advertising Principles 3 MKT 310 University Requirements 3 COM 251 Communication Media & Society 3 Spring University Requirements 3 COM 315 Topics in Communication 3 Elective 3 Summer BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Session One of the University Requirements 3 Total 4 Third Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisites COM 357 Special Events Planning 3 ENG 203 COM 365 Media Law & Ethics 3 Fall COM 408 Writing for Public Relations 3 COM 220 COM 410 Professional and Public Speaking 3 ENG 204 COM 418 Creating Media for Public Relations 3 COM 412 Public Relations Account Management 3 COM 220 COM 420 Advanced Public Relations 3 COM 220 Spring COM 425 Medial in Lebanon and the Middle East 3 ENG 204 COM 498 Internship 3 Senior Standing COM 499 Senior Study / Project 3 Senior Standing 54

55 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ARA 201 Arabic Communications Skills I (3 credits) This course is to allow Students to read and understand scientific texts and draw differences between such texts and literary ones. Furthermore, this course should also allow students to practice writing skills. All this is meant to facilitate the study of subject matter related to technological specializations. ART 200 Drawing and Illustration I (3 credits) Basic introduction to drawing tools and instruments and the Theories in the various areas of drawing dealing specifically with the human figure, nude, clothed and in relationship with a given spatial environment. The main issue is to familiarize students with a deeper conception of creative drawing and illustration using their own perception, logic and their ways of expression. ART 201 Drawing and Illustration II (3 credits) This studio and theory course is a continuation of drawing I; it concentrates on the techniques of drawing, i.e., how to create 3D images on 2D surfaces using basic drawing techniques. Prereq.: ART 200 ART 202 Introduction to Arts and Music Appreciation (3 credits) This course enhances the ability to appreciate and understand music, by giving a wide view on the rich world of music in its all forms, beginning with the Classical era up to the modern Pop music, and projecting the artistic, political and the human stimulations of each era. Coreq.: ENG 203 ART 205 History of Art and Design I (3 credits) This course is a comprehensive overview of Euro-American radical art and visual image making looking at aspects of the 20th century to the present Coreq.: ENG 203 ART 206 History of Art and Design II (3 credits) This course complements History of Art and Design I. It works backwards and looks at radical Art from the late 19 th century to the Renaissance. Prereq.: ART 205 ART 210 Painting I (3 credits) An introductory, theoretical and practical course looking at painting techniques and exploration of painted space. Creative approaches to space interpretation on a two-dimensional plan, a greater awareness of the expressive potential of the elements of arts in the creation of various moods in various media. ART 211 Painting II (3 credits) Builds on Paining I in terms of advanced studies in Painting. ART 215 Performance I (3 credits) Acting I is a public exercise. It is essentially the development of techniques of play, while exploring dramatic expression and language. Through planning the steps of a scene, students will evolve in the acting process. This process is achieved in the participation of Workshop Exploration, Character Exploration Script Analysis, Interpretation and Directing short scenes. ART 220 Performance II (3 credits) It is a training of the acting instruments-primarily voice and body into more workable, more exciting, apparatus. To master the basics of talking listening, tactical interplay, building scenes, and making choices. Acting techniques that involve emotional and psychological reality and controlled acting technique. Prereq.: ART 215 ART 230 Sculpture (3 credits) This is an introductory course that develops a sense of three dimensional structure and design. It helps students to become familiar with a variety of materials, and to transform the principles of design from 2-dimentional into 3- dimentional. This course will develop imaginative thinking and aesthetic sensibility in the students mind to express and understand Art into its social context. ART 301 Theories of Imaging (3 credits) This is an advanced course, where the students develop their imaging skills by producing and understanding various visual aids used by art practitioners for the last two millennia including: theories and principles of colors, Plato s shadows in the cave, the camera obscura, the camera lucida, mirrors, flip books, pin-hole cameras, the zoetrope. Junior Standing ART 355 Animation (3 credits) An introduction to the techniques and practices of traditional and digital animated film production. The student will be trained in a wide variety of approaches to stop motion Photography, paint and draw animation: from storyboarding till the final product. ART 400 Special Topics (3 credits) The Art Forum is a program where invited guest speakers who might be artists, curators, designers, gallery owners writers on art give a lecture to Arts students, sharing the experiences about the real world and the area of their expertise. Students are expected to analyze, research and write about topics discussed by guest lecturers on a weekly basis. Senior Standing AVP 200 Image & Photo Theory (3 credits) This course consists of analyzing both still and moving pictures while introducing the work of the major contemporary directors of photography, including the visual analysis of their films. Coreq.: COM 206 AVP 201 Audio Visual Workshop I (3 credits) A complete introductory project that touches realistically every aspect of a professional production, mixing both, technical and artistic angles. Heavily followed, watched and corrected by instructors. A total synthesis of the individual knowledge acquired by each student up to this level of studies. Prereq.: AVP 200 AVP 202 Introduction to Camera & Lighting (3 credits) The purpose of this course is to set the technical principles of lighting a moving image and the basic techniques of caption of light by the camera. The course includes the description of the work of the director of photography plus the study of colors, contrast, and the different elements that compose the image or help creating it both technically and aesthetically. Prereq.: COM

56 AVP 203 Introduction to Sound Techniques (3 credits) An Introduction to the sound in the film and TV productions, How Sound is conceived and executed. Starting from general information to the importance of the sound in the film, in addition to some basic technical knowledge like the different materials and equipments used for sound recording: microphones types etc... AVP 205 TV Production 1 (3 credits) This course offers to the student the aims of television and video technology variables especially the techniques of single camera production. Students will have to produce a short field report. Coreq.: AVP 202 AVP 220 Film & Video History (3 credits) This course gives a general view on the art of entertainment in its all forms, means and expressions, starting with the most primitive ways of communication, from wall painting in caverns to Greek theatre going through the Renaissance period up to the cinema industry from its birth to nowadays ending with the TV modern ways of news and entertainment. AVP 225 Story Board and Script Writing (3 credits) Two of the most essential elements for the industry of film making. This course offers all technical possibilities to concretize the foundation of an artistic idea that could ends up as a film project, by script writing and a story board, including the writings, and the general artistic aspect of the final product. Prereq.: ENG 203 AVP 230 Film and Video History II (3 credits) This course is designed to provide the students a constructed critical thinking about a film, and film making, from its origins till present. It includes a historic study on the visual arts, taking in consideration the social, political and artistic context of each period. Prereq.: AVP 220 AVP 250 Audio Visual Workshop I (3 credits) This course will introduce students to the field of production organization for theater, films and video. A complete project that touches every aspect of a professional production from both, technical and artistic angles. Taking an idea and working it to full realization, writing the script, casting the actors, rehearsing the cast, designing the sets costumes and lighting choosing the music. AVP 301 Audio Visual Workshop II (3 credits) This course introduces technology in the filming of a production in this case a commercial. It gives the student the possibility of choosing, guiding, and conducting his technical crew, and have it work in harmony with his artistic crew. Prereq.: AVP 250 AVP 302 Lighting or Sound Workshop (3 credits) This course is an intensive workshop / training conducted by a professional in lighting or sound field either from the staff or outside done in professional premises such as film or sound studios, sound or light rental companies, concerts or events venues. Prereq.: AVP 202, AVP 203 AVP 303 Sound Design (3 credits) All what advanced students should know about Sound design for film and TV production. How sound is conceived and executed. How sound is designed for a film sound track, for a Movie, Documentary, or the different kind of TV programs, and the difference in the conception and techniques of the sound track for each. Prereq.: AVP 203 AVP 305 Art of Editing I (3 credits) This course offers different methodologies; picking-up and choosing the best moments of angles, frames and expressions of the sequences of the shooting. All that helps the director to bring life, energy, action, and movements to the sequences of the movie. Good timing is everything in this business. Prereq.: AVP 200 AVP 315 Film & Video Directing (3 credits) This is an advanced course that set up the principles, the guideline and the different steps to produce and direct a short movie. The steps include film analysis, scriptwriting, technical skills, art direction, editing, difference between video and cinema... "From script to film" is the major definition for this course. Prereq.: AVP 225 AVP 320 Directing for Actors (3 credits) The director s responsibilities of a theatrical production; choosing, analyzing, and blocking a play. An in-depth script analysis, the audition and casting process. Relationship between directors and actors, staging crowd scenes, and the rehearsal process. The focus of this course is to introduce new concepts and principles of stage directing. Prereq.: ART 215 AVP 325 Art of Editing II (3 credits) This course is an advanced level in the art of editing which offers methodology knowledge of working with different editing software and different editing techniques for movies, documentaries, video clips etc.. Prereq.: AVP 305 AVP 350 TV Production II (3 credits) This course will familiarize students to an advanced knowledge of television technology and the techniques of multiple camera productions. They will learn how to produce and direct live shows, such as television news, talkshow, sitcom or a soap opera. Prereq.: AVP 205 AVP 410 Video Production (3 credits) This course offers the knowledge of interpretation for the birth of a commercial-video script to the final physical realization, in this case of a video-clip, done on a given popular song. Followed step- by step by the instructor, and judged by a jury. Prereq.: AVP 350 AVP 460 Professional Practice for Audio Visual. This obligatory project will be advised, provided and supervised by the Art Department in collaboration with a designated professional firm. The student is expected to achieve a minimum of 45 working hours in a serious professional environment related to the student s own interest in a specialization in the film industry. AVP 490 Senior Project I (4 credits) A full scale project that requires from the student a complete study, research and a preparation of a portfolio including, a script, a storyboard, all technical files, working sheets, budget study, for a future production in these different subjects: a short film, or a documentary, or an art film. Prereq.: AVP 315 AVP 491 Senior Project II (4 credits) This is the final project.students are asked to provide the completed, finished product of SENIOR PROJECT ONE, which will be presented in front of an invited jury of professionals in the field, who after debates, questioning, and inquiries will decide about the success or the failure of the given project. Prereq.: AVP

57 COM 202 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits) This course asks you to examine a variety of theoretical perspectives that have grounded understandings of communication and driven the research in this discipline. The course begins with an explication of what theories are and what they do for us. The subsequent focus is on various theoretical perspectives that illustrate systematic, linguistic, symbolic, relational, and experiential-based approaches. Concluding the course is an examination of different communication contexts to discover how theories serve our understanding of human discursive action. Prereq.: ENG 204 COM 203 Radio Production I (3 credits) This course introduces students to the studio and familiarizes them to a variety of audio tools, equipment, and techniques used in sound production of simple audio projects. COM 204 Introduction to Radio, TV & Film (3 credits) A study of the basic techniques for Radio, TV and films from their beginnings to the present. Introduction to the equipment and basic production procedures. COM 205 News Writing & Reporting (3 credits) An integration of print and broadcast reporting, news reporting provides students with the writing skills and critical thinking needed to work in the media. It develops the professional skills and attitudes that reporters need by giving them a solid grounding in basic concepts and their application to real-life situations. Prereq.: ENG 204 COM 206 Principles of Photography (3 credits) Introducing students to the use of photography as a helpful tool for Graphic Design as elements, principles and techniques. The student explores typography as a form of visual communication along with the demonstration of historic and contemporary applications, from black & white to colored photos. COM 207 Performance for TV & Films (3 credits) Application of the principles of performance for TV and Films. Exercises in news reading, reporting interviewing, hosting TV programs, performing and acting in dramatic TV programs and Films. COM 220 Public Relations (3 credits) This course covers the basic concepts and the various settings of Public Relations. It also provides updated information and case studies to help students understand the models, practices and issues in contemporary Pubic Relations. Prereq.: ENG 203 COM 251 Communication Media & Society (3 credits) Studies the forms of communication especially mass communication as elements of cultural and social processes. COM 309 Script Writing (3 credits) Principles and techniques of writing script for Theater, Radio, TV & Film. Concentration on Theme, plot, characters, dialogue and situations. COM 310 Editing for TV & Film (3 credits) This course offers different methodologies to pick-up best moments of angles, frames, and expression of the shooting. All this to bring movement, life and action to the sequences of the film movie. COM 311 Media and Politics (3 credits) This course is an overview and discussion of the relation between the mass media and politics in society. The mass media constitute one of the most powerful forces shaping the modern world. In terms of information dissemination, shaping of attitudes and mass behavior there has never been a medium with the reach, breadth and influence of the mass media. In this course, we will examine the more important mass media effects researchers have found to influence the political processes of the society. Prereq.: ENG 204 COM 315 Topics in Communication (3 credits) Explores ideas, techniques, styles and context in Radio, TV & Film. Course may be repeated under different topics each semester. COM 316 Writing for Broadcasting Media (3 credits) Organized around an integrated view of print, broadcast, and public relations, Media writing provides students with the skills necessary to become proficient writers for the media. Media writing develops the professional skills and attitudes that reporters, broadcasters, and public relations writers need by first outlining the basic concepts and then having students apply these concepts to real-life situations with specific writing exercises. Prereq.: ENG 204 COM 325 Feature & Magazine Writing (3 credits) This course covers principles and practices in news gathering, evaluating, reporting, and presenting information for weekly print media. Advanced practice in magazine writing, editing and headline construction. It provides students with the needed skills to write nonfiction articles for magazines, newspapers and newsletters. COM 353 Photojournalism (3 credits) Gathering and processing pictorial material for the print media and television. Practical experience through laboratory and fixed exercises. Prereq.: COM 206 COM 357 Special Events Planning (3 credits) Special events are an important marketing tool and offer valuable public relations opportunities for companies, organizations and communities. The event format is an excellent vehicle to promote a new business, a product line, or reinforce your brand. You ll discover how to design results-driven events to meet your goals, and how apply the resultsdriven method to identify target audiences, orchestrate fundraisers, find sponsors, plan pre-event publicity and gain event-day media coverage. This course promises you an "inside look" at events: how to manage them, how to measure results and how to produce successful events time-after-time. Prereq.: ENG 203 COM 365 Media Law and Ethics (3 credits) Study of the ethical and legal principles, case studies, and historical development of mass media regulation local, regional and international. 57

58 COM 405 Newspaper Editing and Layout (3 credits) This course should teach students the skills needed to be a copy editor editing for accuracy, fairness, grammar, clarity, sensitivity, impact; choosing, sizing and cropping photos; designing and laying out broadsheet news pages; writing scintillating headlines and informative captions; working with reporters all under deadline pressure. Students also learn news judgment in choosing top stories of the day and the most important aspects of each story, and become sensitive to the impact decisions will have on readers. Prereq.: ENG 204 COM 408 Writing for Public Relations (3 credits) Students learn to produce clear and colorful writing while examining effective public relations strategies essential to any organization. Students learn how to create a positive corporate image based on a well-planned public relations strategy. Writing assignments include newsletters, brochures, fundraising literature, business correspondence, media copy and promotional material. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to create written pieces that convey precise information, attract attention, make a favorable impression, and influence decision-making. Prereq.: COM 220 COM 410 Professional and Public Speaking (3 credits) Corporate employers demand strong communication and presentation skills. As a future professional, you will not only be expected to be confident speakers, but also to organize and prepare clear, concise, and interesting presentations. This course will prepare them for the future by developing speaking and delivery skills, as well as critical thinking and analytical skills that focus on how to organize a presentation, solve problems, build arguments, and use your creativity. Prereq.: ENG 204 COM 412 Public Relations Account Management (3 credits) This course provides students with the fundamentals of management in both the client and agency environments. It also explores project estimating, budgeting and time management. It examines account profitability maintenance and account team productivity and reviews techniques for agency and supplier selection. A special emphasis on the ethical aspects of account work is provided. Prereq.: COM 220 COM 418 Creating Media for PR (3 credits) The creation and utilization of new and traditional PR vehicles, with emphasis on the former; includes web sites, intranets, annual reports, newsletters, brochures, etc, with hands-on lab work with PageMaker and other programs. Prereq.: COM 220 COM 420 Advanced Public Relations (3 credits) Students will learn the PR process: Research, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation. They will explore a variety of cases / campaigns that will lead them to elaborate successful campaigns and programs. Students will also master skills such as budgeting and scheduling. Prereq.: COM 220 COM 425 Media in Lebanon & The M.E. (3 credits) This course provides a comparative approach of the Media in Lebanon and the Middle East. It also looks at the role of media in shaping our images regarding the countries / states in this part of the world. Prereq.: ENG 204 COM 498 Internship (3 credits) During this internship you will be required to work in an approved professional setting. Individual projects will be developed through conferences with the supervision of a department member and a field supervisor. Senior Standing COM 499 Senior Study / Project (3 credits) Approved candidates, who are likely to benefit from working under supervision in their chosen professional communication area, and whose previous academic and practical results warrant it, may apply for consideration by a panel of industry personnel and academics for this option. A detailed report of the learning experiences derived from the internship is required by the University. Senior Standing DES 201 Fundamentals of Design I (3 credits) This course introduces art students to the basic elements and principles of design, such as the design tools and instruments used in the design studio. This course covers the study of geometric shapes, two-dimensional illustration, technical drawing, coloring techniques, design as a concept, and perceptual discipline. DES 211 Fundamentals of Design II (3 credits) Introduction to the dimensional requirements faced by the communicators who are working in the areas of three-dimensional design with the emphasis on package design. Exploration of visual language, compositional principles, problem solving methodology and production in graphic design. Prereq.: DES 201 DES 215 Architectural Drawing (3 credits) An introduction to the techniques of drawing and sketching as an aid to design, basics and expression of lines, product and interior drawings, presentation techniques. In this course students will gain an awareness of basic visual construction and techniques. COM 206 Principles of Photography (3 credits) Introducing students to the use of photography as a helpful tool for Graphic Design as elements, principles and techniques. The student explores typography as a form of visual communication along with the demonstration of historic and contemporary applications, from black & white to colored photos. DES 311 Copywriting (3 credits) A concept is expressed by visuals and words. To complete the graphic courses which are visual courses, the student will learn to deal with words, such as slogans, bodycopy, etc. Junior Standing DES 320 Virtual Reality (3 credits) This course will introduce students to the creation of computer rendered 3D graphics and animation. Through lighting effects, camera angles, sequence and motion students create a new and unique virtual world. The teaching aid will be widespread software, ensuring the students affordable documentation, local and worldwide market place access. Prereq.: GDP 310 DES 350 Design for the Stage (3 credits) An intensive workshop of design extension from graphic or interior design to the existing world of designing for theater stage and movies. This workshop takes each person s skills, abilities, and imaginations and guides him/her through set design, costume design and hint of light design. Junior Standing DES 360 Advanced Photography (3 credits) Advanced studies on all tools of photography including mastering of computer skills and the world of digital photos. This course will enable students to the world of montage, illustration with a complete critical thinking for the visual world. Prereq.: COM

59 DES 410 Professional Practice for Graphic Design (1 credit) This course will introduce students to a real life career. It includes the client and their various needs, background and the setup needed to open a graphic design agency. Students learn about the market in a particular environment and the need of the products and the influence the design can make, in conjunction with the competition. Senior Standing DES 420 Advanced Virtual Reality (3 credits) This course is designed for different animation presentations. Students improve their technical skills in mastering a variety of professional software Prereq.: DES 320 GDP 200 Typography and Calligraphy (3 credits) This studio course will introduce the elements, concepts, principles and techniques of typography and calligraphy and their development into creative art forms to symbolize a specific meaning of visual communication. Students will study calligraphy and typography within various languages. GDP 211 Graphic Design I (3 credits) This course introduces students to the visual elements, principles and problem solving methodologies, as well as techniques of graphic design. It is an overview of the current profession. Emphasis is placed on concept development, process and the creation of designs for the current market. Coreq.: GDP 200 GDP 215 Computer Software I for the Visual (3 credits) This course will introduce students to software used to create visual image and design. Emphasis will be on the study of Adobe Illustrator and the transformation of hand-rendered graphics into fine-tuned vector illustration. Students will also learn how to prepare their files for pre-press. Prereq.: CSC 201 GDP 225 Graphic Design II (4 credits) An advanced studio course where students explore 2D and 3D forms of graphic design, along with an introduction to motion graphics. Projects are based on: corporate identity systems, advertising campaigns, package design / environmental design, advanced typography, motion graphics and the impact of graphic design to better one s society. Prereq.: GDP 211 GDP 300 Page Layout & Design (3 credits) This course examines the layout of multi-page designs and publications through lectures and studio work. Students will work with body-copy as both a readable text and as an aesthetic design element. Emphasis will be placed on how information is organized and composed in order to communicate effectively. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of a grid system in contrast with experimental, organic design. Prereq.: GDP 211 GDP 310 Computer Software II (3 credits) The purpose of the course is to provide students with sufficient techniques, tips, and solutions for using Photoshop software. It introduces the student to the pixel world and to the power of manipulating different types of images to create astonishing designs. Prereq.: GDP 215 GDP 325 Package/Product Design (3 credits) In this course students design packages beginning with simple labels to 3D form, ensuring creativity and functionality, application of graphics, type and color, in order to create brands. Prereq.: GDP 211 GDP 330 Visual Narratives (3 credits) In this course students will tell a story through a sequence of visual images, incorporating sound and motion. From concept development, hand-rendered key-frames to a professional-level time-based media work. Prereq.: GDP 310 GDP 335 Web Design (3 credits) In this course students will create their own self-promotional website. Students will transform content and mapped information into a site that viewers easily navigate and quickly interpret. Basic HTML and intensive Dreamweaver and Macromedia Flash will be taught. Students will work with links, rollovers, motion graphics and sound. Emphasis will be placed on how the design of the printed page translates to this interactive screen-based media. Prereq.: GDP 310 GDP 435 Printing Variables (3 credits) In this course students learn printing techniques, terminology and how to transform digital files into professionally printed pieces. Students work directly with a print house. Emphasis is on QuarkXPress and the integration of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop for printing. This course includes field trips and lectures. Prereq.: GDP 310 GDP 490 Senior Project I (4 credits) Students are assigned a project in which they must complete a variety of design pieces, applying all that they have learned, as a cohesive unit. Emphasis will be placed upon each student s individual design vision, final presentation and professionalism. Senior Standing GDP 491 Senior Project II (4 credits) In this course students define their own project and complete a collection of work based-upon research and creative analysis. Students also complete their portfolio. Emphasis will be placed upon each student s individual design vision, final presentation and professionalism. Prereq.: GDP 490 HUM 318 Human Rights & Business (3 credits) The course is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn about the growing importance of human rights and their impact in the world today. Students examine a variety of issues related to human rights and broader contemporary trends related to human rights and business. The course helps students to understand interrelationship between human rights - political - social and business developments. Students also gain an understanding of the existing international human rights standards; learn ways in which business and human rights intersect. IDP 250 Rendering & Perspective (2 credits) This course is an introductory class to three-dimensional drawing for interior designers. Emphasis will be on simplified systems of perspective and drawings in furniture and interiors. The student will also be prepared to make the most out of further advanced rendering classes. IDP 290 Design Project I (4 credits) An introduction to the basic principle of design. Topics include basic design theory and practice, design methodology, problem solving method, visual communication skills and basic modeling techniques. Coreq.: DES

60 IDP 291 Design Project II (4 credits) This course is an introduction to the design principles associated with the evaluation and redesign of an existing product, furniture or space. The course explores the conceptual aesthetics and structural studies in the field of remodeling projects. Prereq.: IDP 290 IDP 310 History of Architecture & Furniture I (3 credits) This course describe movements, events and people that have defined the design history. It makes students understand the connections between design history and culture, historical and social contexts and their influence on the design of product, furniture, architecture. IDP 315 Computer Aided Design (3 credits) Students learn the theory behind how three dimensional objects are presented two dimensionally. The course is oriented toward technical drawing with a review of drawing and dimensioning conventions. The last part is regarding drawing 3D basic and complex object within an introduction to 3D modeling. Prereq.: DES 215 IDP 320 Materials and Process (3 credits) This course covers the various materials and parameters involved in design parts out of plastic, metal, wood, card board and others. Discussion of the major type of materials their categories and their characteristics. Field trips and reports presentation are also included. Junior Standing IDP 330 History of Architecture and Furniture II (3 credits) The course is a historical survey of design in depth. Students implement their historical and theoretical knowledge through critical thought and comparative studies Prereq.: IDP 310 IDP 335 Problem Solving for Design (3 credits) Design methodology emphasizes the value and use of the scientific method for data collection and decision-making. Techniques such as interviewing, testing and analysis of the utility of the design are taught. Students practice communicating for business purposes. Junior Standing IDP 340 Details & Manufacturing Technology (3 credits) This course provides an overview of the transformation details and techniques for manufacturing. Students will learn in this course how to solve actual technique design problems and finding better solutions to the details of the process. Prereq.: IDP 320 IDP 390 Design Project III (4 credits) Students learns how to design a product which satisfies human and psychological consideration. Projects address the requirements of special user groups and specific markets with consideration of the production capabilities of markets. Manufacturing will be the focus of at least one project. Prereq.: IDP 291 IDP 391 Design Project IV (4 credits) In this course, students develop their designs and manufacturing skills, the course explores the conceptual, aesthetic and structural studies in the field of flexible design. Students will reinforce their skills in the execution process. Prereq.: IDP 390 IDP 410 Digital Presentation (3 credits) This course introduces basic digital tools for industrial design presentation and reinforces students drawing and communication skills. IDP 420 Professional Practice (1 credit) In this course, students continue preparing themselves to enter the career field of design. They experience technologies and the relationship to industrial design. A field report must be submitted for evaluation. Senior Standing IDP 490 Senior Project I (4 credits) In this course, students finalize their achievement in providing an individual final project that includes a professional portfolio showing materials and process recommendations. The net result will be a fully coasted out design for production manufacturing. Prereq.: IDP 391 IDP 491 Senior Project II (4 credits) In this course, students finalize their achievement in providing an individual final project that includes a professional portfolio showing materials and process recommendations. The net result will be a fully coasted out design for production manufacturing. Prereq.: IDP 490 IS 310 Current Issues (3 credits) The course looks at the variety of ways different media treat issues and create forum on national and international level. Talk shows, news broadcasts, documentaries, where students report, analyze and present their contribution to the debate on these issues. MAT 261 Visual Math for Arts (3 credits) This course covers basic geometry vocabulary versus free-form shapes by exploring basic elements and principles of design. Students will learn how to develop surfaces and volume in the form of solids. Form giving properties as structure, proportion, composition and static and dynamic symmetry as studied. The basics of orthographic dimensioning and representing a form with multiple views on paper and models are represented. POL 201 Introduction to Political Science (3 credits) In this course students will be exposed to guiding principles in political science. It seeks to address current issues, as well as establish solid basis for political understandings. We will focus on two areas: political theories and their relationship to important actors in the current global politics. POL 202 Global and Political Change (3 credits) This course introduces the phenomena of globalization. It examines its historic roots and the different views associated with its universal impacts. It examines how globalization helping the integration of world culture, economies, and states. Prereq.: ENG 203 SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) Basic concepts and methods of sociology. Develop social perspective, observe, interpret and understand the social world around us from a sociological perspective. 60

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62 Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature (107 credits) (3 years) English is one of the most dynamic, exciting and professionally flexible majors that anyone can choose. From scientists to lawyers, from doctors to politicians, from journalists to teachers: all human beings tell stories and use words to make sense of their experience. Thus, reading and writing are two of the most important requirements for effective working and living. The study of English affords students the opportunity to master the crucial, interrelated skills of thinking, reading, and writing. Courses in linguistics and composition teach the skills necessary for the understanding and effective use of language. Courses in literature aid students in absorbing the full range of literary thought and art, rendering them better able to understand themselves and the world. Courses in the art of teaching enable English majors to transmit effectively the acquired legacy of their education to future generations. Other than the 23 university requirements, a student should complete 84 credits in English language and literature. English Language and Literature (107 credits) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites Major Requirements 84 credits ENG 202 Introduction to Literary Genres 3 ENG 205 Techniques of Expression and Study Skills 3 ENG 207 Morphology and Syntax 3 ENG 215 Semantics 3 ENG 220 Phonetics 3 ENG 225 Modern English Grammar 3 ENG 230 Applied Linguistics 3 ENG 235 Discourse Analysis 3 ENG 240 Drama and the stage 3 ENG 300 Earlier Middle Ages Literature 3 ENG 310 The Later Middle Ages Literature 3 ENG 320 History of the English Language 3 ENG 330 Literary Criticism 3 ENG 350 The Age of Shakespeare 3 ENG 355 Elizabethan and Jacoban Drama 3 ENG 360 Renaissance and Restoration 3 ENG 365 English Prose ENG 400 Romantic and Victorian Literature 3 ENG th Century English Novel 3 ENG 410 Modern Drama 3 ENG 415 Film as Text 3 ENG 420 British Romantic Poetry 3 ENG 430 American 19 th Century Literature 3 ENG 440 American 20 th Century Literature 3 ENG 445 Feminist Literature 3 ENG 450 Early Twentieth-Century Poetry 3 ENG 455 The Age and Modernism 3 62

63 ENG 460 Post-Colonial Literature 3 First Year Proposed Sequence of Study Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature (107 Credits) Term Course # Title Credits Pre/Co-requisite University Requirement 3 ENG 203 College Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement Fall ENG 202 Introduction to literary genres 3 ENG 230 Applied Linguistics 3 University Requirement 3 University Requirement 3 ENG 205 Techniques of Expression and Study Skills 3 Spring ENG 207 Morphology and Syntax 3 ENG 204 College Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 ENG 220 Phonetics 3 ENG 235 Discourse Analysis 3 Total 18 Summer University Requirement 3 Second Year Total 3 Term Course # Title Credits Pre/Corequisite ENG 215 Semantics 3 ENG 300 Earlier Middle Ages Literature 3 ENG 202 Fall ENG 320 History of the English Language 3 ENG 350 The Age of Shakespeare 3 ENG 355 Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama 3 Co. ENG 320 ENG 360 Renaissance and Restoration 3 Total 18 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 ENG 225 Modern English Grammar 3 Spring ENG 310 The Later Middle Ages Literature 3 ENG 300 ENG 365 English Prose ENG th Century English Novel 3 Co. ENG 365 ENG 410 Modern Drama 3 Total 18 Summer BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Total 2 Third Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisite Fall Spring ENG 330 Literary Criticism 3 ENG 400 Romantic and Victorian Literature 3 ENG 355 ENG 415 Film as Text 3 ENG 420 British Romantic Poetry 3 Co. ENG 400 ENG 430 American 19 th Century Literature 3 ENG 240 Drama and the Stage 3 ENG 440 American 20 th Century Literature 3 ENG

64 ENG 445 Feminist Literature 3 ENG 450 Early Twentieth-Century Poetry 3 ENG 420 ENG 455 The Age of Modernism 3 ENG 460 Post-Colonial Literature 3 Total 18 Course Descriptions ENG 202 Introduction to Literary Genres (3 credits) The course aims to introduce students to different literary genres: poetry, prose and dramas, giving brief historical survey of their developments. The course also addresses the different elements, forms and characteristics of each genre thorough a close analysis of representative works of each genre. ENG 205 Techniques of Expression and Study Skills (3 credits) The course focuses on the various writing techniques of expression and study skills. This includes a review of punctuation, idioms, phrasal verbs and figurative language, in addition to the various rhetorical and stylistic devices (such as inversion, antithesis, asyndeton, polysndeton, chiasmus, inversion, interrupted movement, and tone). To practice study skills techniques, students should be acquainted with the different types of reference material, note-taking, outlining, documentation, analysis and synthesis. The techniques and skills learned for writing term papers should also be emphasized. ENG 207 Morphology and Syntax (3 credits) The course examines the morphology and syntax of modern English. Concerning morphology, it offers a detailed discussion of suffixes and their allomorphs as well as of word formation, including derivation and the formation of compounds. As for syntax, it examines the way words are combined to form larger structural units and the interrelationship among the components of such units. ENG 210 English Communications Skills (3 credits) Bridges the academic program and the world of employment. Students practice communication for business purposes and the working environment, with emphasis on oral presentations and written correspondence. ENG 215 Semantics (3 credits) This course is an introduction to the linguistic study of meaning and meaning relations known as semantics. The course begins with an overview of historical semantics, the scope of semantics, semantics in other disciplines and the controversy of how words acquire meaning. The major focus is on lexical semantics - a study of paradigms, syntagms, collocation, sense relations (hyponymy, synonymy, antonymy, homonymy, homophony, homography, and polysymy), and the problem of universals and cognates. The course also deals with semantics and grammar, utterance meaning and sentence meaning, and concludes with a brief discussion of Semantics and Logic. ENG 220 Phonetics (3 credits) The focus in this course in on the description & classification of speech sounds and on their productions. It introduces the ways in which humans produce speech, with emphasis on ear training, class tests, and speech transcription. ENG 225 Modern English Grammar (3 credits) A study of grammar through exploration and analysis. A more detailed study of word and phrase formation, pragmatics, and critical analysis of descriptive uses of grammar will be covered. ENG 230 Applied Linguistics (3 credits) This course deals with the implications of the findings of theoretical and empirical research of language in all its aspects (language structure, language acquisition, and language variation and use) for the language learner and language teacher. ENG 235 Discourse Analysis (3 credits) A course that examines human discourse as a means of achieving better understanding of what language is and how it works. This course emphasizes the inter-relation between language forms and language functions culminating in the study of speech ants and the ethnography of speaking. Topics covered include registers cultural aspects, gender referencing, and pragmatics. ENG 240 Drama and the Stage (3 credits) The course offers both a historical and literary history of the development of drama. The course also concentrates on critical analysis of the distinguishing features of different genres and sub- genres in drama (such as tragicomedy, Comedy of Manners, Closet Drama, One-Act play, etc....), and addresses the technical side of the theater by looking at the characteristics of different types of theaters (such as Greek, Roman, Elizabethan, etc.); terms related to dramatic performance (such as asides, soliloquies, stage directives, dramatis personae; and the major theories of Drama (such as Theater Studies and the Reading Drama theories). ENG 300 Earlier Middle Ages Literature (3 credits) In this course, the tales told by the poets of this heroic culture will be juxtaposed with works of the early Middle English period, the time of the growing French influence after the invasion of England by the Norman French in In the early romances and lyrics in Middle English we see the heroic temperament learning chivalry, King Hrothgar is succeeded by King Arthur, and the boisterous mead-hall is rebuilt as Camelot. Prereq.: ENG

65 ENG 310 The Later Middle Ages Literature (3 credits) In the late fourteenth and early fifteenth centuries, the potential of the English language to rival French and Latin in Learning and in literary expression is fully and finally established. In the poetic tales of Chaucer, Gower, Langland, and the anonymous poet of Gawain and the Green Knight, a new poetic voice is heard, a voice which is at once very personal, expressing the individual genius of each of these great poets, while at the same time doing so in the language of the common people, expressing in a world of plague, continuous warfare, and despotic rule the desire of the people or justice and peace. Prereq.: ENG 300 ENG 320 History of the English Language (3 credits) The course is an introductory survey of the development of the English language from Old English to the present. It seeks to acquaint students with the phonological and grammatical changes that have taken place in the language in the course of its development as well as, briefly, with the political and social factors which have affected the language, particularly its lexicon. The course also involves a close reading of representative texts of various periods as well as sketchy discussion of the Indo-European family of languages to which English belongs. ENG 330 Literary Criticism (3 credits) The course provides a survey of the major trends in critical theory from Plato to the end pf the 19 th century. It covers Classicism (Plato, Aristotle, Horace, Longinus), ancient Arabic literary criticism (Ibn Sallam, Al-Jorjani), Renaissance criticism (Sidney), Neo-classicism (Corneille, Dryden, Johnson), Romanticism (Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, etc...), Realism and Naturalism (Zola and Flaubert), Symbolism (Baudelaire, Mallarme, Pater, Wilde) and other 10th century critics such as Taine, Croce, and Arnold. The philosophical and socio-political backgrounds of these trends will be emphasized. ENG 350 The Age of Shakespeare (3 credits) A course in which students will read six to eight representative plays by Shakespeare, and in some instances, one or two plays of his contemporaries. The plays will be read intensively; where necessary, attention will be given to theatrical conventions as well as to the social, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the period. ENG 355 Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama (3 credits) Contrary to our popular perceptions, Shakespeare neither led nor dominated the early modern stage, which was far too varied and vigorous to be epitomized by one playwright. This course samples the dramatic output of some of Shakespeare's contemporaries, focusing particularly on the emergence of the commercial theater as an important economic and cultural institution in early modern London. The complex relations between performance, politics, gender, genre, collaboration, and canonicity will be stressed; there will also be violence, unnatural passions, unnatural acts, devils, duels, dirty jokes, torture and plenty of smut. Authors to be considered include Marlowe, Jonson, Middleton, Dekker, Marston, Beaumont and Fletcher, Webster, and Ford. Coreq.: ENG 320 ENG 360 Renaissance and Restoration (3 credits) A survey of major poets, literary forms, and movements in England from the poetry of the Tudor period to the drama of the Restoration. Poets studied will include Shakespeare, Spenser, Donne, Jenson, Marvell and Milton. Attention will be given to salient features of the political, social, and philosophical background of the period. ENG 365 English Prose (3 credits) This survey of Restoration and Eighteenth-century prose will consist of three sections. The first will examine the speech-based prose of the last half of the seventeenth century as evidenced in the writings of Dorothy Osborne, Izaak Walton, Edward Hyde, John Tillotson and others. A major theme in this section will be the ways in which grammatical structuring defies conventional syntax and Renaissance rhetoric. The second section will present the genteel, anti-scholarly conventions widely applied by writers in the first sixty years of the eighteenth century to speech-based prose, with the result the formal distinctions between conversation, letter, and essay are all but lost'' (Gordon 1966:137). The writing of the Earl of Shaftesury, Daniel Defoe, Jonathan Swift, Joseph Addison will, among that of several others, be studied in this section. The third section will discuss two schools of writers who reacted against speech-based prose and upheld the calls of grammarians for systematic propriety: firstly, the new classicism of Samuel Johnson, Lord Chesterfield and Edward Gibbon; secondly, the new oratory and figurative sensibility of Edmund Burke, Horace Walpole and Laurence Sterne. The concept of syntactic symbolism' will be used as a tool to test this traditional account of prose movements in the period. The texts privileged by this course will be personal letters and periodical essays. Two practical questions to be featured during in-class analyses will be the capacity of writers to argue in imagery and the exploitation in non-fictional prose of fictional elements. ENG 400 Romantic and Victorian Literature (3 credits) In this course we will examine a range of works by Mary and Percy that reflect both the strengths and conflicts of their relationship and the culture of their time. These will include Mary's Frankenstein, Mathilda, The Last Man, and her preface to the posthumous edition of Percy's poetry; a range of poetry and prose by Percy, including Prometheus Unbound, and the Defense of Poetry; and their joint production, History of a Six Weeks Tour (1817) based on their two journeys to France and Switzerland in l814 and Prereq.: ENG 355 ENG th Century English Novel (3 credits) The course offers in-depth analysis of the main characteristics themes, characterization, and techniques of the golden age of the British novel: the Victorian period. The focus of the course will be on major representative works by authors such as Jane Austen, Charlotte and Emily Bronte, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Thomas Hardy and George Gissing. Both the form and the content will be scrutinized in order to highlight the multifaceted nature of the Victorian ethos and era and to trace its connection to the 18 th and 20 th century novel. Coreq.: ENG 365 ENG 410 Modern Drama (3 credits) The course is a study of major trends in modern drama (Irish, British, and American). It commences with the contribution of dramatists such as Ibsen, Srindberg, Checkov, Brecht, and Pirandello. Then, the course will focus on a close study of representative works by playwrights such as J.M. Synge, Sean O'Casey, Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, Eugene O'Nei1 and Termesee Williams. ENG 415 Film as Text (3 credits) A course that focuses primarily on the analysis of film texts availing of the analytical methods shared with literary analysis, as well as those pertinent to the study of film. The syllabus will include a selection of influential 65

66 twentieth-century film texts. Screening of films and practical analysis will form the core activities of this course. ENG 420 British Romantic Poetry (3 credits) This course surveys the poetry of the English Romantics. Spanning the years , the English Romantic period witnessed remarkable social transformations that affect us yet, including a volatile political climate, an expanding but fragmented reading public and an increasingly marginalized social role for serious imaginative literature. We will consider the various ways in which early nineteenth-century poets responded to these alienating demographic tendencies as we examine works ranging from lyrics to mythic narratives, landscape meditations to protest poetry. In addition to the major poets, we will look at some emerging figures who wrote for the diverse readerships of Romantic England. While emphasis will be placed on close textual reading, historical, and intellectual background will also be considered where relevant. An important concern in this course will be Romanticism as a cultural phenomenon: what is Romanticism and English Romanticism in particular what subjects and styles link the diverse poetry being written during this period how are we heirs of Romantic thinking not only in art but in basic social attitudes. Coreq.: ENG 400 ENG 430 American l9th Century Literature (3 credits) The course is designed to introduce students to major works and literary figures in 19 th century America. It commences with a comprehensive introduction covering the historical and intellectual background of American Literature. The thrust of the course, however, is toward providing an in-depth analysis of representative works of such major writers as Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Whitman, Melvelle, Hawthrone and Dickinson. ENG 440 American 20 th Century Literature (3 credits) A course that examines recent and current trends and movements in American literature, such as Absurdism, Post-Modernism, and ethnic literatures of the United States. Works studied might include such writers as Morrison Walker, Vonnegut, Heller, and Carver. Prereq.: ENG 430 ENG 445 Feminist Literature (3 credits) This course will examine a range of texts by women and in a variety of genres some of which women writers pioneered and in all of which they were significant experimenters and innovators. These include narrative and lyric poetry, Gothic fiction and drama, the historical novel, street literature, fictions of region and nation, social and cultural criticism, and of course polemical feminist prose. Writers include Mary Robinson, Anna Letitia Barbauld, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Hays, Charlotte Smith, Hester Piozzi, Maria Edgeworth, Jane Austen, Felicia Hemans, Mary Shelley, Sarah Wilkinson, and others. ENG 450 Early Twentieth-century Poetry (3 credits) The heart of the course is a consideration of the birth of modernism: the achievements William Butler Yeats, T.S. Eliot Ezra Pound, H.D., Wallace Stevens, Marianne Moore, and Mina Loy. Their extraordinary experiments have been both inspirational and intimidating to their successors. Time will also be given to relatively traditional poets like Robert Frost, Edna St. Vincent Millay and e.e. cummings. In the latter part of the course, students will explore and report to the class on such subjects as African American poets and English poetry of the 1930 s. Prereq.: ENG 420 ENG 455 The Age of Modernism (3 credits) A course that exposes students to some of the classical works of twentieth-century modernism and post-modernism, which will be considered against a cultural, historical, and artistic background. Major writers will include James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, T.S. Eliot, Samuel Beckett, Vladimir Nabokov, and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. ENG 460 Post-colonial Literature (3 credits) A course that focuses on texts writing back to the metropolis in the era of decolonization. Novels by authors from Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America will be studied in the contexts of neocolonialism, nationalism, and post-colonial cultures and politics. 66

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68 Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Communication (Total 99 credits) The aim of the three-year B.A. Degree program is to teach students the theories and techniques of translation, and to provide them with the necessary cultural background and skills for a career in translation. The skills of the Translation Department students are based on an excellent command of their working languages, wideranging communicative and research skills, and a thorough familiarity with the theory and practice of translating. Curriculum objectives include the improvement of the students oral and written communication skills in their mother tongue and the development of their skills in one or more foreign languages to the level required of a translator's working language. The students knowledge of their own and other cultures is broadened and deepened so as to enable them to engage successfully in professional intercultural communication. Graduates from the Department could find employment in the public and private sectors or as self-employed entrepreneurs. In addition to translating, many could work as consultants, educators and researchers, or in a variety of communications professions at the managerial level. In addition to the 23 university requirements, a student should complete 76 credits in Translation and communication. Translation and Communication (99 credits) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 76 credits TRA 201 Arabic for Translators 3 TRA 202 French for Translators 3 TRA 203 English for Translators 3 TRA 211 General Translation I A-B/B-A 3 ACT 230 Actualities in the Arab World 3 ACT 330 Actualities 3 BUS 305 Introduction to Business 3 DRT 310 Introduction to Law (A) 3 DRT 311 Introduction au Droit (B) 3 TRA 301 Introduction to Documentary Research 3 TRA 310 Translation Principles 3 TRA 311 General Translation II A-B/B-A 3 TRA 312 General Translation III A-C/C-A 3 TRA 331 Techniques d Expression en Arabe 3 TRA 332 Techniques d Expression en Francais 3 TR 201 & 202 TRA

69 TRA 410 TRA 412 TRA 413 TRA 415 TRA 430 TRA 450 TRA 460 TRA 466 TRA 470 TRA 474 English Morphology and Syntax General Translation IV B-C/C-B Advanced Translation A-B/B-A Advanced Translation A-C/C-A Traduction Juridique A-B/B-A Translation of Business Texts A-C/C-A Computer Assisted Translation Conference Translation A, B, C Medical Translation A, B, C Practicum ENG 204 TRA 311 TRA 312 DRT 310 & DRT 311 BUS 305 CSC 200 or CSC 201 HLT 210 & NTR 201 First Year Proposed Sequence of Study Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Communication (99 Credits) Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisite TRA 201 Arabic for Translators 3 ENG 203 College Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement Fall University Requirement 3 University Requirement 3 University Requirement 3 TRA 202 French for Translators 3 TRA 203 English for Translators 3 Spring ENG 204 College Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 TRA 211 General Translation I A-B/B-A 3 TRA 201, TRA 202 ACT 230 Actualities in the Arab World 3 Summer University Requirement 3 Session PED 201 University Requirement 1 Total 5 Second Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisite BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Fall TRA 301 Introduction to Documentary Research 3 DRT 310 Introduction to Law (A) 3 TRA 310 Translation Principles 3 TRA 311 General Translation II A-B/B-A 3 TRA 211 Total 16 BUS 305 Introduction to Business 3 DRT 311 Introduction au Droit (B) 3 Spring TRA 312 General Translation III A-C/C-A 3 ACT 330 Actualities 3 TRA 331 Techniques d Expression en Arabe 3 TRA 332 Techniques d expression en Francais 3 Total 18 Third Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisite Fall TRA 410 English Morphology and Syntax 3 ENG 204 TRA 412 General Translation IV B-C/C-B 3 TRA 413 Advanced Translation A-B/B-A 3 TRA 311 TRA 430 Traduction Juridique A-B/B-A 3 DRT 310, DRT 311 TRA 460 Computer Assisted Translation 3 CSC 200 or CSC

70 Spring TRA 415 Advanced Translation A-C/C-A 3 TRA 312 TRA 450 Translation of Business Texts A-C/C-A 3 BUS 305 TRA 466 Conference Translation A, B, C 3 TRA 470 Medical Translation A, B, C 3 HLT 210, NTR 201 TRA 474 Practicum 4 Total 16 Course Descriptions ACT 230 Actualities in the Arab World (3 credits) This course introduces the students to the latest news in the Arab world. It provides students with strong background information that allows them to analyze and understand the events. ACT 330 Actualities (3 credits) This course introduces the students to the latest news in the world. Students will stay up-to-date through newspaper articles, the internet, and TV news. This prepares them to the translation of any article. BUS 305 Introduction to Business (3 credits) Practical introduction to business. Students learn briefly concepts related to management, finance, economics, and accounting. This course is basically a preparation for the translation of business documents. DRT 310 Introduction to Law A (3 credits) This course teaches students legal notions from the code of obligations and contracts, labor code, etc. in Arabic. DRT 311 Introduction au Droit B (3credits) This course teaches students legal notions from the code of obligations and contracts, labor code, etc. in French. This prepares students to the translation of legal documents. TRA 201 Arabic for Translators (3 credits) This course is designed to strengthen students proficiency in academic Arabic to make them professional translators. TRA 202 French for Translators (3 credits) This course is designed to strengthen students proficiency in academic French to make them professional translators. TRA 203 English for Translators (3 credits) This course is designed to strengthen students proficiency in academic English to make them professional translators. TRA 211 General Translation I (3 credits) Exercises in the translation of articles from business and government publications and similar sources. Prereq.: TRA 201 and TRA 203 TRA 301 Introduction to Documentary Research (3 credits) Introduction to methods of documentation used by translators and terminologists to obtain the information they require in English and French. Use of lexicographic and non-lexicographic documentation, both printed and electronic; production of bibliographical dockets. Introduction to the facilities offered by libraries and documentation centers. TRA 310 Translation Principles (3 credits) Introduction to the principles of professional translation. Description of the methodology and cognitive process involved in translation. Presentation of recurrent difficulties related to interlinguistic transfer. Exercises. Translation of general pragmatic texts. Exercises in the translation of factual texts culled from newspapers, correspondence, etc. TRA 311 General Translation II A-B/B-A (3 credits) Exercises in the translation of moderately difficult but not highly specialized scientific and technological texts from Arabic to French and French to Arabic. Relevant basic scientific concepts. Prereq.: TRA 211 TRA 312 General Translation III A-C/C-A (3 credits) Exercises in the translation of moderately difficult but not highly specialized scientific and technological texts from Arabic to English and English to Arabic. TRA 331 Techniques d Expression en Arabe (3 credits) This course deals with common mistakes in Arabic, brushes up the oral and written expression, and revises linguistic structures. TRA 332 Techniques d Expression en Francais (3 credits) This course deals with common mistakes in French, brushes up the oral and written expression, and revises linguistic structures. TRA 410 English Morphology and Syntax (3 credits) This course deals with word formation and the attempts to formulate a theory of word structure, as well as the analysis of phrase and sentence structure in English. 70

71 TRA 412 General Translation IV B-C/C-B (3 credits) This course trains students in translating different types of French and English texts. TRA 413 Advanced Translation A-B/B-A (3 credits) Study and analysis of translated works. Translation into Arabic of a work that was not translated before. TRA 415 Advanced Translation A-C/C-A (3 credits). Study and analysis of translated works. Translation into Arabic of a work that was not translated before. TRA 430 Traduction Juridique A-B/B-A (3 credits) This course trains students in translating French and Arabic texts which cover diverse areas of law. TRA 450 Translation of Business Texts (3 credits) This course aims to train students in translating English and Arabic texts which cover diverse areas of business. TRA 460 Computer Assisted Translation (3 credits) Computer aids for human translation (advanced word processing, desk-top publishing, terminology management, etc.). An introduction to machine and machine-assisted translation. TRA 466 Conference Translation A, B, C (3 credits) An advanced course with terminology and emphasis on U.N. agencies, education, and technology related to Middle East development TRA 470 Medical Translation (3 credits) This course teaches students medical terminology which would allow the translator to correctly translate medical texts. TRA 474 Practicum (4 credits) A supervised practicum designed to allow students to put their knowledge of translation and terminology principles to work in an actual translation service. Students will be required to submit a written report. Department of Education Teaching Diploma Programs 71

72 Department of Education Teaching Diploma Programs To meet the practical needs of education in Lebanon and the Middle East, the Department offers post BA/BS diploma programs in teaching of English as a foreign language, mathematics and sciences for those who have completed a bachelor s degree in any one of these areas. Diploma Goals: Upon the completion of any one program, and in addition to acquiring knowledge of the psychology of the learner and the learning process, students will have acquired the necessary skills that allow them to meet the following general goals of the program: 1. Proper presentation of organized instruction 2. Reliable & Valid assessment of student performance 3. Appropriate classroom management and leadership skills 4. Set up of a positive learning environment 5. Effective communication skills 6. Proper use of technology in the classroom Admission to the Teaching Diploma Programs To be eligible for admission to the teaching diploma program, a student should hold a BA/BS degree in a subject taught at the elementary, middle or secondary school. A student, however, may join a teaching diploma program concurrently with his / her work for a bachelor s degree at AUT. Programs Offered : 72

73 1. Teaching Diploma in Elementary Education (23 credits) 2. Teaching Diploma in Secondary School Education with concentration on one of the following: a. Teaching Sciences (23 credits) b. Teaching Mathematics (23 credits) c. Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (23 credits) Teaching Diploma (23 Credits) EDU 210 The School and the Social Order 2 credits EDU 211 Learning and Human Development 3 credits EDU 217 Measurement and Evaluation for Classroom Teachers 3 credits EDU 225 Child and Adolescent Development 2 credits EDU 310 Instructional Procedures 3 credits Course in concentration field (CE or SE level) Course in concentration field (CE or SE level) 10 credits Course in concentration field (CE or SE level) Complementary Education Level (CE): Teaching Sciences (10 credits): EDU 227 Educational Technology in Teaching Sciences (CE level) 2 credits EDU 355 Science for CE 2 credits EDU 356 The Teaching of Science in CE 3 credits EDU 363 Practicum in Teaching Science in CE 3 credits Teaching Mathematics (10 credits): EDU 227 Educational Technology in Teaching Math (CE level) 2 credits EDU 353 Math for CE 2 credits EDU 354 The Teaching of Math in CE 3 credits 73

74 EDU 362 Practicum in Teaching Math in CE 3 credits Teaching of English as a foreign language (TEFL) (10 credits): EDU 227 Educational Technology in TEFL 2 credits EDU 245 The Teaching of English as a foreign language 3 credits EDU 343 English as a foreign language 2 credits EDU 361 Practicum in TEFL 3 credits Secondary Education Level (SE) Teaching Physics (10 credits): EDU 227 Educational Technology in Teaching Physics (SE Level) 2 credits EDU 255 The Teaching of Science in SE 3 credits EDU 263 Practicum in Teaching Science in SE 3 credits EDU 290 Special Topic in Teaching of Science in SE 2 credits Teaching Mathematics (10 credits): EDU 227 Educational Technology in Teaching Math (SE Level) 2 credits EDU 254 The Teaching of Math in SE 3 credits EDU 262 Practicum in Teaching Math in SE 3 credits EDU 290 Special Topics in Teaching Math in SE 2 credits Teaching of English Language and Literature (EFL) in SE (10 credits): EDU 227 Educational Technology in Teaching EFL (SE Level) 2 credits EDU 244 The Teaching of English as a Foreign Language 3 credits EDU 261 Practicum in Teaching EFL in SE 3 credits EDU 290 Special Topic in Teaching of EFL 2 credits 74

75 Course Description EDU 210 The School and the Social Order (2 credits) A course on the importance of teaching as a profession in the larger context of social and cultural change; the manner in which teaching can influence the nature and direction of change. EDU 211 Learning & Human Development (3 credits) This course helps students establish the links between educational psychology and everyday experiences of both pre-service and in-service teachers. It does so by demonstrating how complex psychological theories and research apply. Students characteristics, learning and instruction, creating a positive learning environment, as well as assessment of students comprise the major topics addressed in this course. School-based, site experiences are also a component of this course. EDU 217 Measurement and Evaluation for Classroom Teachers (3 credits) An introduction to and practice in the construction, use, and interpretation of classroom tests. EDU 225 Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits) A chronological study of typical and atypical cognitive, linguistic, emotional, and physical development from the prenatal period through adolescence. The relative influences and interactions of heredity and environment, and the impact of development on learning and school success are examined. EDU 227 Educational Technology in Teaching (2 credits) A course that discusses the selection and implementation of instructional strategies and media that enhance learner s achievement through the use of projected materials and hypermedia Technologies. A wide range of communication alternatives, especially the internet are covered. EDU 244 The Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (3 credits) Preparation and evaluation of teaching materials through individual and group projects; guided and supervised practice teaching in schools EDU 245 The Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (3 credits) Theoretical background and approaches to the teaching of English as a foreign/second language; principles and techniques of teaching the basic language skills; includes classroom observation and micro teaching practices. EDU 290 Special Topics in Teaching (2 credits) May be repeated for credits. Annually EDU 310 Instructional Procedures (3 credits) This course emphasizes contemporary practice and basic instructional procedures for all grade level pre-service teachers. Lesson planning, teaching modules, classroom management & organization, student assessment, self-and peer evaluation, different-ability level teaching, as well as integration of technology in the class are the main general practices imparted in this course. Students are expected to demonstrate supervised mini-lesson demonstrations. EDU 343 English as a Foreign Language (2 credits) Theoretical background and approaches to the teaching of English as a foreign/second language; principles and techniques of teaching the basic language skills; includes classroom observation and micro teaching practices EDU 353 Math for CE (2 credits) Pedagogical and mathematical basis of various approaches in mathematics teaching in middle and secondary schools; includes demonstrations, classroom observation, and applications. 75

76 EDU 354 The Teaching of Mathematics (3 credits) An analysis and preparation of teaching/learning materials, plans, and tests for mathematics teaching, including supervised practice teaching and individual and group meetings. EDU 355 Science for CE (2 credits) The nature of science and its implication in teaching; critical study of various science teaching techniques; survey and practice in the utilization of instructional materials. EDU 356 The Teaching of Science (3 credits) A review of various science curriculum projects and programs; curriculum planning, micro-teaching, and practicum in classroom observation and teaching. EDU 361 Practicum in TEFL (3 credits) Observation and practice in classroom situations under the guidance of university course instructors and cooperating schoolteachers. EDU 362 Practicum in Teaching Math (3 credits) Observation and practice in classroom situations under the guidance of university course instructors and cooperating schoolteachers. EDU 363 Practicum in Teaching Science (3 credits) Observation and practice in classroom situations under the guidance of university course instructors and cooperating schoolteachers. Faculty of Business Administration 76

77 Faculty of Business Administration Mission Statement At the beginning of the new millennium advances in technology and the forces of globalization are radically changing the landscape of Business. To prepare our graduates to effectively compete in the Business world of tomorrow the undergraduate department of business studies is committed to delivering the highest quality education. The field of Business is concerned with the effective organization, development and administration of business and other organizations. Students receive both a theoretical and practical preparation for a variety of responsible managerial positions. The degree programs emphasize analytical thinking for effective decision making and broad preparation for leadership positions. Employment opportunities cover a wide spectrum of jobs in the private and public sectors. Each program has been designed to meet the educational needs of wide variety of people. The central objective of the programs is to prepare participants to deal more effectively with the increasingly complex and changing society. Hence, the Faculty places substantial emphasis on recent developments and techniques and focuses on the future. The Faculty of Business offers programs that lead to a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in the following concentrations: Degrees Offered: 77

78 The Department of Business Administration offers the degrees of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with concentration in: 1. Accounting 99 credits 2. Finance 99 credits 3. Economics 99 credits 4. Marketing & Advertising 99 credits 5. Business Management 99 credits 6. Management Information Systems 99 credits 7. Hospitality Management 106 credits 8. Transport Management 99 credits 78

79 Accounting (99 Credits) The field of Accounting is concerned with topics in various areas of accounting, including but not restricted to financial analysis, information systems, cost analysis, auditing, international, governmental and non-profit accounting, taxation, and law and business ethics. Students receive both a theoretical and practical preparation for a variety of responsible managerial and specialist positions. The degree program emphasizes analytical thinking for effective decision-making and broad preparation for leadership positions. Employment opportunities include general accounting positions in various institutions. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 67 credits 1- Business Requirements (42 credits) ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions 3 MGT 201, MAT 221, STA 211 ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360, MKT 201 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG Emphasis Requirements (25 credits) ACC 311 Intermediate Financial Accounting 3 ACC 211 ACC 321 Cost Accounting 3 ACC 211 ACC 371 Accounting Information Systems 3 ACC 221, CSC 201 ACC 375 Governmental & Non-profit Accounting 3 ACC 211 ACC 411 Taxation 3 ACC 211 ACC 420 Auditing 3 ACC 311 ACC 441 Advanced Accounting 3 ACC 311 ACC 490 Special Topics in Accounting 3 Senior Standing BUS 491 Internship 1 Senior Standing OTHER REQUIREMENTS 6 credits MAT 221 Calculus and Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits 79

80 First Year Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Proposed Sequence of Study (99 Credits) Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites MAT100 or placement, ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 Co.ENG203 Fall CSC 201 Introduction to Information Technology 3 Co. ENG 203 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Plac. MAT 221 Calculus & Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement One University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 Spring MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG 203 Summer STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 One University Requirement 3 Total 6 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 Fall ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 ACC 311 Intermediate Financial Accounting 3 ACC 211 ACC 321 Cost Accounting 3 ACC 211 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 Spring ACC 371 Accounting Information Systems 3 ACC 221, CSC 201 ACC 411 Taxation 3 ACC 211 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 Free Elective 3 Summer BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Session PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Total 5 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 420 Auditing 3 ACC 311 One University Requirement 3 BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions 3 MGT201, MAT221, STA211 Fall MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360, MKT 201 ACC 375 Governmental & Non-profit Accounting 3 ACC 211 MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing Spring ACC 441 Advanced Accounting 3 ACC 311 ACC 490 Special Topics in Accounting 3 Senior Standing BUS 491 Internship 1 Senior Standing Total 13 80

81 Finance (99 Credits) The program of Finance prepares graduates for professional positions in economic analysis and research, financial management, financial institutions, investments, and capital markets. Graduates learn and apply basic analytical and statistical tools used in economics and finance, including accounting skills. Employment opportunities include general finance positions in various institutions. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 1- Business Requirements (42 credits) 67 credits MAT 100 or placement, ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 Co. ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions 3 MGT 201, MAT 221, STA 211 ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360, MKT 201 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG Emphasis Requirements (25 credits) FIN 310 Financial Markets 3 Co. FIN 221 FIN 315 Money & Banking 3 ECO 202, FIN 221 FIN 340 Investment Analysis 3 FIN 310 FIN 360 Financial Laboratory 3 FIN 340 FIN 410 Cash Management 3 FIN 221 FIN 411 Bank Management & Credit Analysis 3 FIN 315 FIN 440 Financial Derivatives 3 FIN 340 FIN 490 Special Topics in Finance 3 Senior Standing BUS 491 Internship 1 OTHER REQUIREMENTS 6 credits MAT 221 Calculus and Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits 81

82 First Year Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Proposed Sequence of Study (99 Credits) Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 MAT100 or placement, Co. ENG203 Fall CSC 201 Introduction to Information Technology 3 Co. ENG 203 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement MAT 221 Calculus & Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement One University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 Spring MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG 203 Summer Session Second Year STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 One University Requirement 3 Total 6 Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 Fall ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 FIN 310 Financial Markets 3 Co. FIN 221 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 Spring FIN 315 Money & Banking 3 ECO 202, FIN 221 FIN 340 Investment Analysis 3 FIN 310 MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Summer PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Session Total 2 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business 3 MGT201,MAT221,STA211 BUS 491 Internship 1 Senior Standing FIN 410 Cash Management 3 FIN 221 Fall FIN 411 Bank Management & Credit Analysis 3 FIN 315 FIN 440 Financial Derivatives 3 FIN 340 Free Elective 3 Total 16 MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360, MKT 201 MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing Spring One University Requirement 3 FIN 360 Financial Laboratory 3 FIN 340 FIN 490 Special Topics in Finance 3 Senior Standing 82

83 Economics (99 Credits) The Bachelor in Economics provides students with a foundation in economics, which will prepare them for careers in business, government, and many other areas of endeavor. Economics requires analytical ability and involves work with abstract models as well as with real-life economic problems. In addition, economics is excellent preparation for graduate study in: law, business administration, public administration, international relations, world business, and health administration. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 67 credits 1- Business Requirements (42 credits) ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN221,MGT 201 BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions 3 MGT 201, MAT 221, STA 211 ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360, MKT 201 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG Emphasis Requirements (25 credits) ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomics Theory 3 ECO 201, ECO 202 ECO 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory 3 ECO 201, ECO 202 ECO 320 Introduction to Econometrics 3 ECO 201, ECO 202, STA 211 ECO 340 International Economics 3 ECO 202, FIN 221 ECO 410 Fiscal Theory and Policy 3 ECO 202 ECO 411 Monetary Theory and Policy 3 ECO 202 ECO 420 Economic Development 3 ECO 302 ECO 490 Special Topics in Economics 3 Senior Standing BUS 491 Internship 1 Senior Standing OTHER REQUIREMENTS 6 credits MAT 221 Calculus and Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits 83

84 Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics Proposed Sequence of Study (99 Credits) First Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 MAT100 or placement, Co. ENG203 Fall CSC 201 Introduction to Information 3 Co. ENG 203 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement MAT 221 Calculus & Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement One University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 Spring MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG 203 STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 Summer Session ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 One University Requirement 3 Total 6 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 Fall ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomics Theory 3 ECO 201, ECO 202 Free Elective 3 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 Spring ECO 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory 3 ECO 201, ECO 202 ECO 320 Introduction to Econometrics 3 ECO 201, ECO 202, STA 211 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Summer PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Session Total 2 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions 3 MGT 201, MAT 221, STA 211 BUS 491 Internship 1 Senior Standing Fall ECO 340 International Economics 3 ECO 201, FIN 221 ECO 410 Fiscal Theory and Policy 3 ECO 202 MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 One University Requirement 3 Total 16 MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360, MKT 201 MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing Spring ECO 411 Monetary Theory and Policy 3 ECO 202 ECO 420 Economic Development 3 ECO 302 ECO 490 Special Topics in Economics 3 Senior Standing 84

85 Marketing & Advertising (99 Credits) This field is concerned with the role of marketing and advertising in business and society and the decision process in domestic and international settings. Students receive both a theoretical and practical preparation for a variety of responsible marketing, advertising and specialist positions. The degree program emphasizes analytical thinking for effective decision making and broad preparation for leadership positions. Employment opportunities include general marketing and advertising positions in the management, planning, creation, and use of advertising and sales promotion. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 67 credits 1- Business Requirements (42 credits) MAT 100 or placement, ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 Co. ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions 3 MGT 201, MAT 221, STA 211 ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360, MKT 201 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG Emphasis Requirements (25 credits) MKT 310 Consumer Behavior 3 MKT 201 MKT 320 Sales Management 3 MKT 201 MKT 340 Advertising Principles 3 MKT 310 MKT 350 Marketing Management 3 MKT 201, MGT 201 MKT 420 Marketing Research 3 MKT 310 MKT 450 Integrated Advertising Communication 3 MKT 340 MKT 490 Special Topics in Marketing 3 Senior Standing MGT 460 Organizational Behavior 3 MGT 201 BUS 491 Internship 1 Senior Standing OTHER REQUIREMENTS 6 credits MAT 221 Calculus and Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits 85

86 First Year Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing & Advertising Proposed Sequence of Study (99 Credits) Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 MAT100 or placement, Co. ENG203 Fall CSC 201 Introduction to Information Technology 3 Co. ENG 203 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement MAT 221 Calculus & Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement One University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 Spring MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG 203 STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 Summer Session ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 One University Requirement 3 Total 6 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 Fall ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 MKT 310 Consumer Behavior 3 MKT 201 MKT 320 Sales Management 3 MKT 201 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 Spring MKT 340 Advertising Principles 3 MKT 310 MKT 350 Marketing Management 3 MKT 201, MGT 201 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Summer PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Session Total 2 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions 3 MGT 201, MAT 221, STA 211 MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 Fall MKT 420 Marketing Research 3 MKT 310 MKT 450 Integrated Advertising Communication 3 MKT 340 One University Requirement 3 BUS 491 Internship 1 Senior Standing MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360, MKT 201 Spring MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing MKT 490 Special Topics in Marketing 3 Senior Standing MGT 460 Organizational Behavior 3 MGT 201 Free Elective 3 Total 16 86

87 Business Management (99 Credits) The degree- program emphasizes analytical thinking for effective decision making and broad preparation for leadership positions. Employment opportunities include general management positions in manufacturing, distributing, and service industries, staff positions in human resources management and industrial relations departments, and management positions in transportation and physical distribution. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 67 credits 1- Business Requirements (42 credits) ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions 3 MGT 201, MAT 221, STA 211 ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360, MKT 201 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG Emphasis Requirements (25 credits) MGT 310 Total Quality Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 325 Management of Small Enterprises 3 MGT 201 MGT 330 Negotiation & Conflict Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 362 Operations Management 3 MGT 201, MAT 221 MGT 370 International Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 460 Organizational Behavior 3 MGT 201 MGT 472 Leadership 3 MGT 201 MGT 490 Special Topics in Management 3 Senior Standing BUS 491 Internship 1 Senior Standing OTHER REQUIREMENTS 6 credits MAT 221 Calculus and Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits 87

88 First Year Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management Proposed Sequence of Study (99 Credits) Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 CSC 201 Introduction to Information Technology 3 Co. ENG 203 Fall ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or placement MAT 221 Calculus & Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement Spring Summer Session Second Year One University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG 203 STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 One University Requirement 3 Total 6 Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 Fall ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 MGT 325 Management of Small Enterprises 3 MGT 201 MGT 362 Operations Management 3 MGT 201, MAT 221 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 Spring MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 310 Total Quality Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 460 Organizational Behavior 3 MGT 201 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Summer PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Session Total 2 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions 3 MGT201, MAT221,STA211 BUS 491 Internship 1 Senior Standing Fall MGT 330 Negotiation & Conflict Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 370 International Management 3 MGT 201 MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 One University Requirement 3 Total 16 MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360, MKT 201 MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing Spring MGT 472 Leadership 3 MGT 201 MGT 490 Special Topics in Management 3 Senior Standing Free Elective 3 88

89 Management Information Systems (99 Credits) The Management Information Systems major is concerned with the application of information technology for solving business problems and supporting organizational functions. It includes hands-on instruction on use of computer-based productivity tools for effective organization, development and administration of business and other organizations. Students receive both a theoretical and practical preparation for a variety of responsible managerial and specialist positions. The degree programs emphasize analytical thinking for effective decision making and broad preparation for leadership positions. Employment opportunities include general management positions in manufacturing, distribution, and service industries; staff positions in human resource management and industrial relations departments and management positions in transportation and physical distribution. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 67 credits 1- Business Requirements (42 credits) MAT 100 or placement, ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 Co. ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions 3 MGT 201, MAT 221, STA 211 ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360, MKT 201 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG Emphasis Requirements (25 credits) MIS 202 Business Computing 3 CSC 201 MIS 221 Information Infrastructure & Networking 3 CSC 201 MIS 316 Introduction to DB Structures & DB Concepts 3 MIS 202 MIS 319 Management of Business Telecommunication 3 MIS 221 MIS 325 Business System Analysis 3 MGT 201, MIS 202 MIS 411 MIS Project Management 3 MIS 202 MIS 430 Application Database Management - Senior Project 3 MIS 316 MIS 490 Special Topics in Business Computing 3 Senior Standing BUS 491 Internship 1 Senior Standing OTHER REQUIREMENTS 6 credits MAT 221 Calculus and Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits 89

90 Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems Proposed Sequence of Study (99 Credits) First Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 Fall CSC 201 Introduction to Information Technology 3 Co. ENG 203 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement MAT 221 Calculus & Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement One University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 Spring MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG 203 STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 Summer One University Requirement 3 Session Total 6 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 Fall ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 MIS 202 Business Computing 3 CSC 201 MIS 221 Information Infrastructure & Networking 3 CSC 201 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 Spring MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 MIS 316 Introduction to DB Structures & DB 3 MIS 202 MIS 319 Management of Business 3 MIS 221 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Summer PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Session Total 2 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business 3 MGT 201, MAT 221, STA 211 MIS 325 Business System Analysis 3 MGT 201, MIS 202 Fall MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 MIS 411 MIS Project Management 3 MIS 202 One University Requirement 3 BUS 491 Internship 1 Senior Standing MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360, MKT 201 Spring MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing MIS 430 Application Database Mngt. Senior Project 3 MIS 316 MIS 490 Special Topics in Business Computing 3 Senior Standing Free Elective 3 Total 16 90

91 Hospitality Management (106 Credits) The Hospitality Management Program is meant to provide students with the academic skills coupled with practical know-how needed to succeed in the hotel and restaurant industries. Several courses will have a practical component to be completed at hotels and restaurants in order for practical skills to be acquired in accordance with market requirements. For this, AUT maintains training programs in major hotels in and outside Lebanon. The program of studies is dynamic and is modified every year to accompany industry trends and reflect the changing market needs. College requirements consist of courses needed for all majors at AUT. The Major requirements have been so formulated as to give students a strong sense of managerial responsibilities needed in hotels and restaurants as well as a practical know-how essential to supervise and later manage restaurant and hotel employees efficiently. Most courses have a practical application and some are fully based on practice. Graduates will expect to be hired in supervisory/managerial positions in hotels, restaurants, catering companies and hotel management consulting groups. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 71 credits 1- Business Requirements (18 credits) ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 210 ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 or HOM 201 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG Emphasis Requirements (53 credits) HOM 201 Introduction to Hospitality Management 3 Co. ENG 203 HOM 210 Culinary Theory and Practice I 3 Co. ENG 203 HOM 212 Bartending & Food, Beverage Service Management 3 HOM 201 HOM 260 Food Safety and Quality Control 3 ENG 203 HOM 305 Travel and Tourism 3 Co. ENG 203 HOM 312 Culinary Theory and Practice II 3 HOM 210 HOM 314 Internship I 1 HOM 210, HOM 212 HOM 321 Food, Beverage &Labor Cost Control 3 HOM 201 HOM 322 Front Office Management 3 HOM 201 HOM 324 Internship II 1 HOM 327, HOM 305 HOM 325 Restaurant Operations Management 3 HOM 321 HOM 327 Rooms Division Management 3 HOM 201 HOM 330 Esthetics, Etiquette and Protocol 3 ENG 203 HOM 335 Housekeeping 3 HOM 201 HOM 399 Hospitality Architecture, Design & Property Management 3 HOM 325, HOM 327 HOM 418 Hospitality Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 210 HOM 419 Domestic Travel and Tourism Development 3 HOM 305 HOM 427 Sales and Marketing in the Hospitality Industry 3 MKT 201 HOM 428 Hospitality & Tourism Strategic Management (Senior Project) 3 Senior Standing OTHER REQUIREMENTS 6 credits MAT 221 Calculus and Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits MAJOR ELECTIVE 3 credits 91

92 Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management Proposed Sequence of Study (106 Credits) First Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement MAT 100 or placement, ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I 3 Co. ENG 203 Fall MAT 221 Calculus & Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement HOM 201 Introduction to Hospitality Management 3 Co. ENG 203 HOM 305 Travel and Tourism 3 Co. ENG 203 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 CSC 201 Introduction to Information Technology 3 Co. ENG 203 Spring HOM 210 Culinary Theory and Practice I 3 Co. ENG 203 HOM 212 Bartending & Food, Beverage Service 3 HOM 201 HOM 260 Food Safety and Quality Control 3 ENG 203 Summer Session ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 One University Requirement 3 Total 6 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG 203 Fall HOM 312 Culinary Theory and Practice II 3 HOM 210 HOM 321 Food, Beverage &Labor Cost Control 3 HOM 201 HOM 322 Front Office Management 3 HOM 201 One University Requirement 3 Total 18 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 or HOM 201 HOM 325 Restaurant Operations Management 3 HOM 321 Spring HOM 314 Internship I 1 HOM 210, HOM 212 HOM 330 Esthetics, Etiquette and Protocol 3 ENG 203 HOM 335 Housekeeping 3 HOM 201 Total 16 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Summer Session STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 Major Elective 3 HOM 201 Total 7 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites HOM 324 Internship II 1 HOM 327, HOM 305 HOM 419 Domestic Travel and Tourism Development 3 HOM 305 HOM 399 Hospitality Architecture, Design & Property 3 HOM 325, HOM 327 Fall HOM 418 Hospitality Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 210 One University Requirement 3 PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Total 14 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 210 HOM 327 Rooms Division Management 3 HOM 201 Spring HOM 427 Sales and Marketing in the Hospitality 3 MKT 201 HOM 428 Hospitality & Tourism Strategic 3 Senior Standing Free Elective 3 92

93 TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS (99 Credits) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 67 credits Prerequisites 1- Business Requirements (41 credits) ACC 211 Financial Accounting 4 Co. ENG 203 ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 BUS 230 Business Law 3 MGT 201 BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions 3 MGT 201 BUS 491 Business Practicum 1 Senior Standing ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 Co. ENG 203 ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 Co. ENG 203 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 211 MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing MIS 360 Management Information System 3 MGT 201 & CSC 201 MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360 MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 Co. ENG Emphasis Requirements (26 credits) TRM 201 Introduction to Transport Economics and Policy 3 ECO 201 TRM 211 Elements of Maritime Law 3 TRM 221 Elements of Marine Technology 3 TRM 301 Shipping Economics and Management 3 ECO 201 TRM 321 Ports Economics and Management 3 ECO 201-TRM 301 TRM 331 Shipping and Transport Finance 3 ACC 211 TRM 421 Maritime Logistics 3 TRM 301-TRM 331 TRM 410 Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3 TRM 301- TRM 421 TRM 499 Special Topics in Logistics and Transport 2 Senior Standing OTHER REQUIREMENTS (6 credits) MAT 221 Calculus and Applied Math for Business 3 STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 221 FREE ELECTIVES (3 credits) 93

94 Bachelor of Business Administration in Transport Management Proposed Sequence of Study (99 Credits) First Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 210 CSC 201 Introduction to Information Technology 3 Co. ENG 203 Fall ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement MAT 221 Calculus & Applied Math for Business 3 MAT 100 or placement One University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 ECO 201 Microeconomics 3 ENG 203, MAT 221 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 MGT 201 Management Principles 3 Co. ENG 203 Spring MKT 201 Marketing Principles 3 ENG 203 STA 211 Business Statistics 3 MAT 100 or placement, Co. ENG 203 PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Summer One University Requirement 3 Session Total 4 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites ACC 221 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 211 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 Fall ECO 202 Macroeconomics 3 ECO 201 FIN 221 Managerial Finance 3 ACC 210 MIS 360 Management Information Systems 3 MGT 201, CSC 201 BUS 230 Business Law 3 ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 BUS 310 Quantitative Methods of Business 3 MGT 201, MAT 221, STA 211 Spring MGT 320 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 201 TRM 201 Intro. to Transport Economics and Policy 3 ECO 201 TRM 211 Elements of Maritime Law 3 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Summer PED 202 Physical Education 1 Session Free Elective 3 Total 5 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce 3 MIS 360 TRM 221 Elements Of Marine Technology 3 Fall TRM 301 Shipping Economics and Management 3 ECO 201 TRM 321 Ports Economics and Management 3 ECO 201,TRM 301 One University Requirement 3 BUS 491 Internship 1 Senior Standing MGT 420 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing Spring TRM 331 Shipping and Transport Finance 3 ACC 211 TRM 410 Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3 TRM 301, TRM 421 TRM 421 Maritime Logistics 3 TRM 301, TRM 331 TRM 499 Special Topics in Logistics and Transport 2 Senior Standing 94

95 Graduate Programs The mission of the Graduate program consists of bridging the gap between academia and the marketplace through the integration of market challenges into its program; the responsiveness of its curricula to the emerging needs of the local and regional markets, providing the market with total solutions via applications oriented education, executive training, consulting and research. Several graduate programs have been developed to cover a wide area of concentration and needs. The MBA program is an innovative, market-driven program, designed to develop leaders who will create value for themselves and their organizations in a time of relentless change. It is a lock step, 39 credit hours that is fully accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education. Enrolling students will have the strategic skills and vision necessary to attain organizational and personal goals. The program's highly applied curriculum is built around a unique blend of analytical foundations, solution-based courses and action learning opportunities. Students have the opportunity of selecting a general or any of the fields of concentration that are unique in Lebanon and the region i.e. Management, Marketing and Advertising, Finance, Management Information Systems, Hospitality and Tourism Management, as well as MS in Marketing, Advertising and Finance. The MBA for Executives program is designed for non-academic individuals who have acquired the professional skills and willing to support their experience with a scientific-based approach that entails them to become businessoriented leaders. Joint programs have been developed with Davenport University and Université de Toulouse 1 Capitole leading to degrees offered by each partner and by AUT simultaneously. A student may choose any program listed below. A. The MBA degree with the following concentrations: 1. MBA Management 39 credits 2. MBA Marketing and Advertising 39 credits 3. MBA Finance 39 credits 4. MBA Management Information Systems 39 credits 5. MBA Hospitality and Tourism Management 39 credits B. MBA for Executives 39 credits C. MBA Strategic Management in conjunction with Davenport University leading to dual degrees D. MBA Health Care Management in conjunction with Davenport University leading to dual degrees 39 credits 39 credits E. MBA Economics of International Tourism in cooperation with Université de Toulouse 39 credits F. The Faculty of Business Administration also offers the degrees of Master of Science (MS) in : 1. MS Marketing 39 credits 2. MS Advertising 39 credits 3. MS Finance 39 credits 95

96 Masters of Business Administration Management (39 Credits) University Requirements 21 credits BUS 600 Research Methods in Business 3 BUS 601 Organizational Theory 3 BUS 602 Managerial Accounting 3 FIN 600 Corporate Finance 3 MGT 601 Strategic Management & Planning (Capstone Course) 3 CRM 601 Management of Information System 3 MKT 601 Advanced Marketing Management 3 Major Requirements 12 credits MGT 602 Organization Behavior 3 MGT 603 Human Resources Management 3 MGT 604 Entrepreneurship & Venture Initiation 3 MGT 605 Enterprise & Project Management 3 Major Elective 3 credits MBA Project 3 credits Masters of Business Administration Marketing and Advertising (39 Credits) University Requirements 21 credits BUS 600 Research Methods in Business 3 BUS 601 Organizational Theory 3 BUS 602 Managerial Accounting 3 FIN 600 Corporate Finance 3 MGT 601 Strategic Management & Planning (Capstone Course) 3 CRM 601 Management of Information System 3 MKT 601 Advanced Marketing Management 3 Major Requirements 12 credits ADV 601 Advertising Strategies & Foundations 3 MKT 600 Creativity & Problem Solving 3 MKT 615 Brand Management 3 ADV 604 Advanced Media Planning 3 Major Elective 3 credits MBA Project 3 credits 96

97 Masters of Business Administration Finance (39 Credits) University Requirements 21 credits BUS 600 Research Methods in Business 3 BUS 601 Organizational Theory 3 BUS 602 Managerial Accounting 3 CRM 601 Management of Information System 3 FIN 600 Corporate Finance 3 MGT 601 Strategic Management & Planning (Capstone Course) 3 MKT 601 Advanced Marketing Management 3 Major Requirements 12 credits FIN 601 Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management 3 FIN 603 Equity Valuation & Markets 3 FIN 605 Financial Risk Management 3 FIN 606 Bank Management & Financial Regulations 3 Major Elective 3 credits MBA Project 3 credits Masters of Business Administration Management Information Systems (39 Credits) University Requirements 21 credits BUS 600 Research Methods in Business 3 BUS 601 Organizational Theory 3 BUS 602 Managerial Accounting 3 CRM 601 Management of Information System 3 FIN 600 Corporate Finance 3 MGT 601 Strategic Management & Planning (Capstone Course) 3 MKT 601 Advanced Marketing Management 3 Major Requirements 12 credits BCM 601 Information & Communication Technology Management 3 BCM 602 Corporate Information Security 3 BCM 603 Knowledge Management 3 BCM 604 Information Technology 3 Major Elective 3 credits MBA Project 3 credits 97

98 Masters of Business Administration Hospitality and Tourism Management (39 Credits) University Requirements 21 credits BUS 600 Research Methods in Business 3 BUS 601 Organizational Theory 3 BUS 602 Managerial Accounting 3 CRM 601 Management of Information System 3 FIN 600 Corporate Finance 3 MGT 601 Strategic Management & Planning (Capstone Course) 3 MKT 601 Advanced Marketing Management 3 Major Requirements 12 credits TRM 601 Hospitality & Tourism Management 3 TRM 602 Growth Oriented Tourism 3 TRM 603 Structural Changes & Industrial Organization of Tourism 3 TRM 604 Tourism Marketing Management 3 Major Elective 3 credits MBA Project 3 credits Masters of Business Administration MBA Executives Program (39 Credits) 98

99 The Joint MBA Program with Davenport University, Michigan, USA AUT and Davenport University have developed a Master in Business Administration program that is taught jointly by AUT and Davenport faculty and that leads to dual degrees issued by both universities upon completion of the graduation requirements. Classes are held at AUT and students have access to Davenport electronic library. Admission into the Joint Program Students who wish to join this program must satisfy the admission criteria of both AUT and Davenport University. For this they must: 1- show evidence of graduation from an accredited college or university 2- have a GPA of 2.7 or above in the bachelor studies 3- take the GMAT and communicate the score to both AUT and Davenport University 4- submit two letters of recommendation from employers and/or professors 5- pay the application fees Class attendance and academic rules and regulations are the same as those applicable at the graduate school at AUT. Master of Business Administration Strategic Management Concentration Minimum 39 Semester Credit Hours d d d k 5 l * 5 l l d l CRM 601 M f I f i S ff * 5 * 5 d l * 55 l d MGT 601 S i M &Pl i *Credits to be taken with Davenport University In pursuing the MBA with Strategic Management Concentration the student must have completed 7 (seven) courses with Davenport University to meet residency requirements. 99

100 Students must complete a minimum total of 39 semester credit hours to earn the Master of Business Administration Management degree. The total credit hours will include the AUT Core Requirements plus the 7 courses completed through Davenport University. Master of Business Administration Health Care Management Concentration Minimum 39 Semester Credit Hours h h d d 5 l *MGMT 645 Organizational Development and Culture 3 or f Health Care Organizations f * * d d l * d h d h d MGT 601 S i M &Pl i *Credits to be taken with Davenport University In pursuing the MBA with Health care Management Concentration the student must have completed 7 (seven) courses with Davenport University to meet residency requirements. Students must complete a minimum total of 39 semester credit hours to earn the Master of Business Administration Management degree. The total credit hours will include the AUT Core Requirements plus the 7 courses completed through Davenport University. 100

101 Masters of Economics of International Tourism Master 1 of Economic Sciences Université de Toulouse 1-Capitole and AUT offer a program leading to a Master of Economics of International Tourism delivered by UT1-Capitole and an MBA in Economics of International Tourism delivered by AUT. Faculty members from both Universities are involved in the teaching of this program. Admission into the Program Admission in the 1 st year Students who wish to join this program must satisfy the admission criteria of both AUT and UT1-Capitole. For this they must: 1- show evidence of graduation from an accredited college or university 2- have a GPA of 2.7 or above in the bachelor studies 3- submit two letters of recommendation from employers and/or professors 4- pay the application fees Class attendance and academic rules and regulations are the same as those applicable at the graduate school at AUT. 1 st Year Semester 1 Credits ECO 601 Advanced Economics (Microeconomics and Macroeconomics) 3 ECO 602 Development Economics 2 ECO 603 International Economics 3 ECO 604 Political economy and financial globalization 3 ECO 610 Project Part 1 3 Total 14 Semester 2 Credits ECO 605 Human Resource Economics 3 ECO 606 Natural Resource Economics 2 ECO 607 Political Economy 2 CSC 600 Informatics 2 ECO 620 Project Part 2 3 Total 12 Final Total

102 Masters 2 of Economics of International Tourism Economics Admission in the 2 nd year A panel of UT1-Captiole faculty reviews the 1 st year results obtained by students and grant admission into the 2 nd year. HOM nd Year Semester 1 Credits Module 1: Obligatory fundamental courses International Tourism Economics and Law 3 MAT 600 Calculus for Economics 2 HOM 601 Tourist Enterprises 1 ECO 608 Module 2: Obligatory complementary courses Transport Economics 2 HOM 602 Total 8 Semester 2 US Credits Module 3: English-speaking and Middle Eastern specialization Computer based research of English speaking countries/sustainable Tourism. 3 HOM 603 Tourist operators and sustainable tourism in English speaking countries. 3 HOM 604 Tourist operators and sustainable tourism in Middle eastern countries 3 HOM 610 Internship 3 Total 12 Final Total

103 Graduate MS Programs This program addresses the increasingly complex demands placed on organizations. Its objective is to enable students and professionals to become market specialists i.e. consultants, analysts and researchers. The Master of Science is specially designed for students whose career objectives require a high degree of specialization in the fields of Marketing, Advertising and Finance. It is specially tailored for those intending to pursue their doctorate. This scientific Master differs from the MBA program in the sense that it turns students into specialists in specific disciplines rather than generalists. Three concentrations are proposed: MS in Marketing, Advertising and Finance. The MS program is unique in the region both in format and content. It is a 39 credit hour program that is divided into two main components: a 27 credit hour course work and a 6 credit hour thesis. The program is highly specialized. Its curriculum provides a strong foundation in research, critical thinking, analysis and decision-making. Case studies, team projects and field research are used extensively in the program, which culminates with the completion of a 6-credit thesis. Master of Science in Marketing - (39 credits) d d k l h k d d 5 d d k h k d Master of Science in Advertising - (39 credits) h h d bl l d l d b d ll l Master of Science in Finance - (39 credits) d 103

104 h h d d l d k l f l l h l d d COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ACC 210 Principles of Accounting I (3 credits) Introduction to the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of financial accounting, explanation of the basic techniques of measuring, classifying, summarizing, reporting, and interpreting financial information. Prereq.: MAT 100 or placement, ENG 203 ACC 211 Principles of Accounting II (3 credits) A continuation of ACC 210, explanation and understanding of more advanced procedures of accounting for partnerships, corporations, long-term debts and marketable securities. Prereq.: ACC 210 ACC 221 Managerial Accounting (3 credits) This course develops accounting analysis useful for managerial decision making purposes. It focuses on the use of accounting information for organizations. It introduces students to the evolving role that managerial accounting plays in servicing the informational needs of managers in the planning, organizing, and controlling functions. It also helps students become proficient in structuring business decisions systematically and identifying the information relevant to a decision. Prereq.: ACC 211 ACC 311 Intermediate Financial Accounting (3 credits) This course stresses accounting theory and problems emphasizing financial reporting issues and financial statement interrelationships. It is an intensive study of generally accepted accounting principles and their application in the business world. Topics include the historical development and theoretical structure of financial reporting, revenue recognition and income determination and corporate reporting requirements. Prereq.: ACC 211 ACC 321 Cost Accounting (3 credits) This course elaborates on different types of cost information that can be used for planning and control decisions. It further introduces the cost accounting methods that may be used to gather data for inventory valuation and income determination. Topics: Cost volume profit analysis, cost accumulation techniques (job, process, standard, joint, and by-product costs), decentralization, budgeting, variance analysis, standard costing and cost allocation. Special attention to managerial uses of information for planning, control and performance evaluation. Prereq.: ACC 211 ACC 371 Accounting Information Systems (3 credits) The development and use of accounting information systems for managerial control and external reporting. Concepts and principles of designing computer systems to perform accounting functions; applications of microcomputer accounting software packages, extensive use of PIMS II. Prereq.: ACC 221,CSC 201 ACC 375 Governmental & Non-profit Accounting (3 credits) Financial policies and procedures by government units, hospitals, trust entities, universities, schools, voluntary health welfare organizations, and other nonprofit organizations, and special interest groups for accounting for the receipts and expenditures of financial resources. Financial reporting and contemporary issues and problems faced by government and nonprofit organizations as well as auditing issues are emphasized. Prereq.: ACC 211 ACC 411 Taxation (3 credits) Topics include the value added taxes, calculation, application and exemption in Lebanon. The income tax law to all taxpayers-individuals, partnerships, corporations. Topics include tax accounting, income to be included and excluded in returns, tax deductions, ordinary and capital gains and losses, inventories, installment sales, depreciation, bad debts, and other losses. Prereq.: ACC 211 ACC 420 Auditing (3 credits) After completing the Auditing course, students will be able to understand audit decision making and evidence accumulation through the integration of the most important concepts of auditing and other assurance services as well as certain practical aspects in a logical manner. Prereq.: ACC 311 ACC 441 Advanced Accounting (3 credits) Selected accounting problems. Business combinations and consolidated financial statements. Multinational operations, segmental reporting, interim reporting, partnerships. Concepts and principles underlying the financial reports of governmental and nonprofit organizations. Prereq.: ACC 311 ACC 490 Special Topics in Accounting (3 credits) A course that deals with special topics in Accounting not covered in regular courses. Prereq.: Senior Standing ADV 601 Advertising Strategies and Foundations (3 credits) In this course the student will learn the concepts and influences of advertising in the marketing industry. Besides, it guides the students into building the strategies of advertising campaigns by 104

105 developing the methodology of creating new ways to transmit the required messages with the brand positioning in a special technique that converge the mission and the vision of the company. ADV 604 Advanced Media Planning (3 credits) The course will provide an understanding of each element that feeds into media strategy and the interdependence that characterizes these elements, the intricacies of media planning and the variables that go into executing a plan. It teaches students the way to elicit a thorough communications brief, take it to a media plan, how to AVC 601 Advertising Design Illustration (3 credits) Study of communication of ideas and information through symbols, images, illustration and typography as applied to editorial, packaging and other types of graphic design projects. Emphasis on professional design and illustration processes and presentation skills. Practical application of two-and three-dimensional design theory. AVC 603 Web Design & Programming (3 credits) This course introduces web page design using HTML, the markup language for web pages. Students will create web pages coding by hand, as well as using visual markup tools. It covers navigation schemes and different approaches to create a coherent web site. The course gives advanced techniques to do web pages more dynamic using different methods of web programming and simple queries from databases. In addition, the course contains different approaches to web programming include CGE (Common Gateway Interface), web server API (Application Programming Interface), server runtimeinterpreted scripts, and servlets. AVC 604 Multimedia Presentation (3 credits) During the course, students will learn to create amazing presentations using advanced assisting tools (Powerpoint, Flash MX, Multimedia Builder, 3DMAX,..). The course also talks about specification of extensions conversion and synthesizers that enhance fine tuning of presentations. Also, it goes through the advanced features step-by-step, and develops skills necessary to create amazing presentations for classroom use. Skills and practical curricular connections for a variety of grade levels and subject areas will be modeled. AVC 688 Digital Studio Lab (3 credits) This course covers high level composition and visual effects for production of film and video. Sophisticated problem solving and advanced tool understanding are taught to enable the student to address topics in compositing and motion design. Some of these visual issues will include stabilizing, color correction, paining, and keying. Importing graphics for advanced special effects work and image processing with an emphasis on aesthetics and design is the core of this course. Students learn new features such as displacement mapping, advanced spline-based stabilization and tracking, complex morphs, and advanced matting techniques. BCM 601 Information & Communication Technology Management (3 credits) This course examines a range of topics that present managerial challenges unique to technology-oriented environments. The primary emphasis of this course is to study the impact of information and communication technology on business organizational structure; the human-computer interface; the use of information/communication systems for developing corporate strategies, both domestic and international; and the growing impact of information systems on global economic, legal, political, regulatory, and social structures BCM 602 Corporate Information Security (3 credits) This course examines corporate information security from several perspectives. Differences in security of physical versus digital assets are considered. Sources of security threats are identified. Solutions involving technology, people, and policy are examined, as well as proper responses to attacks on digital assets. BCM 603 Knowledge Management (3 credit) This course explains the application of knowledge management in e-business relationship management, which extends beyond customers to include channel partners such as distributors, suppliers, collaborators and business partners. The course covers the management of business, customer and process knowledge and its application for adding value and competitively differentiating product and service offerings BCM 604 Information Technology (3 credits) A broad coverage of technology concepts underlying modern computing and information management. Topics include computer architecture and operating systems, information retrieval techniques, graphical user interfaces, networks, groupware, computer performance evaluation, efficiency of algorithms, and cryptography. Hands-on exposure to Internet services, SQL database language, PowerBuilder graphical interface language, and Lotus Notes BUS 210 Business Communication Skills (3 credits) This is the final phase of the core mandatory English language element for all students. It is designed to take a student to the practical business/academic arena using technical terms within preparations of documentation to personal professional presentation itself. Prereq.: ENG 204 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab (1 credit) The aim of the course is to enhance that are skills are important in business, sales and selling, training, teaching, lecturing and generally entertaining an audience. Developing the confidence and capability to give good presentations, and to stand up in front of an audience and speak well, are also extremely helpful competencies for self-development too. Presentations and public speaking skills are not limited to certain special people - anyone can give a good presentation, or perform public speaking to a professional and impressive standard. Like most things, it simply takes a little preparation and practice. Coreq.: BUS 210 BUS 230 Business Law (3 credits) The main objective of this course is to provide the students with a solid background in Lebanese Commercial law. Topics will include the nature of the law, the court systems, contracts, property sales & security transactions, insurance, commercial paper, agency, partnerships, corporations, bailment, bankruptcy & banking operations, social security and income tax legislation. Prereq.: ACC 211, FIN 221, MGT 201 BUS 310 Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions (3 credits) Application of statistical techniques, including forecasting, to business decision making. Includes applications of linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance, selected non-parametric tests, time series, and index numbers. Prereq.: MAT 221, MGT 201, STA 211 BUS 491 Internship (1 credit) This seminar course is intended to enhance students learning experience by permitting them to work in off-campus business environment as well as assessing the previous semester s performance of all practicum students. All students are 105

106 required to file a written-report, in addition to in-class discussions, of their on-site working experiences to their instructor. This course consists of lectures, discussions, and student participation. Like any other seminar courses, your participation in each class meeting is undeniably the most important factor that decides whether the course is successful. Your participation is, therefore, very much encouraged. Senior Standing BUS 600 Research Methods in Business (3 credits) The course is organized to follow the logic of the business research process. It reflects the Astonishing changes in information technology and emerging in research methodologies. Students will be exposed to the different phases of the research process, methodological foundations, research techniques and most importantly, data processing and research analysis using the latest versions of SPSS, thus, enabling them to turn raw statistical data into strategic information. BUS 601 Organizational Theory (3 credits) This course provides an examination of the components of an organization: its strategies and goals, the environment in and around it, its culture, its social structure, its physical structure, and the technology it uses. Emphasis is placed on libraries and other information agencies. Organization theories that pertain to these components will be studied. BUS 602 Managerial Accounting (3 credits) The use of accounting information in interpreting, coordinating, and implementing management s policies, in measuring and evaluating performance, and in tactical and strategic planning for future business activity. Additionally, the course highlights cost accounting applications and techniques related to managerial decision making. BUS 603 Business Economics (3 credits) A review of the Microeconomics Theory from a managerial decision making viewpoint, emphasizing and applying basic microeconomics concepts, including: the theory of the firm, theory of consumer behavior, demand estimation, cost determination and theories of international trade. CRM 601 Management of Information System (3 credits) Applications of information systems in strategic decision-making and organizational leadership, management of information as an organizational resource, and global and ethical issues relating to information systems technology. ECO 201 Microeconomics (3 credits) Microeconomics is a branch of economics that studies how individual consumers and businesses make decisions to allocate limited resources, in markets where goods or services are being bought and sold. Topics include price determination, market structure, and the narrow effects of government policies. Prereq.: ENG 203, MAT 221 ECO 202 Macroeconomics (3 credits) Macroeconomics is a branch of economics that studies the behavior of the economy as a whole. Topics include the examination of the overall level of a nation s output, employment, prices and government s policies relating to these issues. Prereq.: ECO 201 ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomics Theory (3 credits) Behavior of firms and households in the market economy; production of the firm; determination of costs and prices; income distribution; examination of alternative market structures. Topics covered include: maximizing behavior of consumers; welfare implications of marketplace performance. Prereq.: ECO 201, ECO 202 ECO 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory (3 credits) Determination of important aggregate economic variables: level of real and nominal output; rates of unemployment, inflation, and economic growth. Causes of changes in these variables and consequences of alternative macroeconomic policies. Topics covered also include: Monetarist-Keynesian-Rational Expectation controversy; business cycles; fiscal and monetary policies. Prereq.: ECO 201, ECO 202 ECO 320 Introduction to Econometrics (3 credits) Theories of estimation; illustrations of econometric research. Forecasting with econometric models. Computer applications. Application of statistical methods to mathematical economic models. Prereq.: ECO 201, ECO 202, STA 211 ECO 340 International Economics (3 credits) Theoretical, historical and institutional aspects of international trade, investment and the international monetary system. Focuses on current issues such as multinational corporations, international cartels and the evolving structure of the world economy. Topics covered include: trade theory, instruments of commercial policy; trade policy in developing countries; economic integration; foreign exchange markets; balance of payment; international monetary system; world debt crisis. Prereq.: ECO 202, FIN 221 ECO 410 Fiscal Theory & Policy (3 credits) This course applies the tools of economics to the public sector and the conduct of fiscal policy. It analyses the set of principles and decisions of a government to manage and stabilize the economy by changing government spending, government borrowing or taxes. Prereq.: ECO 202 ECO 411 Monetary Theory and Policy (3 credits) Study of the development of monetary theory and policy. Topics covered include: demand for and supply of money; nature of the Monetarist-Keynesian-Rational Expectation controversy; policy coordination; government monetary policy; inflation and unemployment; international constraints. Prereq.: ECO 202 ECO 420 Economic Development (3 credits) is a branch of economics which deals with economic aspects of the development process in low-income countries. Its focus is not only on methods of promoting economic growth and structural change but also on improving the potential for the mass of the population, for example, through health and education and workplace conditions, whether through public or private channels. Prereq.: ECO 302 ECO 490 Special Topics in Economics (3 credits) A course that deals with special topics in Economics not covered in regular courses. Prereq.: Senior Standing ECO 601 Advanced Economics (Microeconomics and Macroeconomics) (3 credits) 106

107 ECO 602 Development Economics (2 credits) ECO 603 International Economics (3 credits) ECO 604 Political Economy and Financial Globalization (3 credits) ECO 605 Human Resource Economics (3 credits) ECO 606 Natural Resource Economics (2 credits) ECO 607 Political Economy (2 credits) ECO 608 Transport Economics (2 credits) ECO 610 Project Part 1 (3 credits) ECO 620 Project Part 2 (3 credits) FIN 221 Managerial Finance (3 credits) This course will help the students understand the role of the financial manager and the techniques used in planning for the acquisition and use of funds to maximize the value of the firm. Prereq.: ACC 211 FIN 310 Financial Markets (3 credits) This course provides the conceptual framework to understanding financial markets and institutions. Each type of financial market is described with focus on its utilization by financial institutions its internationalization, and recent events that have affected it. Coreq.: FIN 221 FIN 315 Money & Banking (3 credits) Money appears to be a major influence on inflation, business cycles, and interest rates. Because these economic variables are so important to the health of the economy, we need to understand how monetary policy is and should be conducted. We also need to study government budget deficits because they can be an influential factor in the conduct of monetary policy. Prereq.: ECO 202, FIN 221 FIN 340 Investment Analysis (3 credits) This course is an analysis of the principles of investment. It focuses on the portfolio analysis, securities and risk valuation, capital asset pricing models, arbitrage, bond yields and returns, stock valuation, options, future contracts and investment. Prereq.: FIN 310 FIN 360 Financial Laboratory (3 credits) The course is designed to assist students to utilize software to study the trading process that is applied in the financial markets, such as the techniques required in dealing with futures, options, swap and other instruments. Prereq.: FIN 340 FIN 410 Cash Management (3 credits) Prereq.: FIN 221 FIN 411 Bank Management & Credit Analysis (3 credits) The purpose of this course is to entail students to understand how banks operate in a constantly changing domestic and international environment. Particular attention is made to the bank s profitability and risk profile. Basic financial and theoretical aspects of bank management are also addressed. Prereq.: FIN 315 FIN 440 Financial Derivatives (3 credits) The aim of this course is to develop a theoretical and practical experience of the structure of financial derivatives, i.e. futures, options, and swaps. The valuation of these financial derivatives requires a strong quantitative background. Prereq.: FIN 340 FIN 490 Special Topics in Finance (3 credits) A course that deals with special topics in Finance not covered in regular courses. Senior Standing FIN 600 Corporate Finance (3 credits) The course covers the current developments in financial management and corporate finance and the underlying theories behind such practice, including critical evaluation of selected topics dealing with theoretical and applied aspects of the decision-making process in business and corporate finance. FIN 601 Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management (3 credits) A study of investment opportunities for both the individual and corporate investor. It examines the valuation and use of different financial instruments, risk-return tradeoff, asset pricing model, efficient market theory. The course also reviews capital structure theory, dividends policy, and modern portfolio theories. FIN 603 Equity Valuation and Markets (3 credits) Review the valuation theories of publicly traded firm or private owned companies. Topics include: valuation of a division of a firm, the value of synergy and control in a business acquisition, designing a value enhancement strategy, define and analyze and apply different financial analysis tools. FIN 605 Financial Risk Management (3 credits) The students will be able to adopt and to manage project risk effectively to deliver successful projects that meet stakeholder needs, by applying customizable, industry-robust templates to create a Risk Management Plan and Risk Register. Translate risk into actual time and cost impact using proven quantitative risk analysis tools. Designing risk response strategies, and monitor risk triggers to control uncertainties and maximize project payoff. 107

108 FIN 606 Bank Management and Financial Regulations (3 credits) The course reviews commercial bank management policies and procedures. It covers all aspects of bank risk management including interest rates, liquidity, credit, capital, exchange rates, assetliability, and evaluates bank performance. The course also covers the regulatory banking system including central bank role and regulations, and monetary policy tools. FIN 608 Bank Credit and Risk Management (3 credits) The course reviews the operation and functions of commercial banks. It reviews the regulatory environment, credit analysis and decision-making, assets liabilities management, international and retail banking, and capital adequacy and liquidity indicators. FIN 610 Special Topics in Finance (3 credits) Critical analysis and discussion of financial topics, empirical research and applications. Review of evolving topics in the scholarly literature, including contemporary issues and controversies. HOM 201 Introduction to Hospitality Management (3 credits) This course offers a comprehensive tour of the fascinating areas of hospitality service, tourism, hotels, restaurants, managed services, beverages, meetings, conventions and expositions, marketing and human resources, leisure and recreation, and leadership. Coreq.: ENG 203 HOM 210 Culinary Theory & Practice 1 (3 credits) Introduces students to F&B operations through fundamental food composition and properties, food products and preparation, and food safety. Coreq.: ENG 203 HOM 212 Bartending & Food, Beverage Service Management (3 credits) The course deals specifically with the operations and administration of Food & Beverage businesses. Students acquire valuable practical knowledge in planning, mix logy, cost control, loss prevention, creative merchandising and alcohol liability. The course is highly application oriented. Laboratory fee. This course provides students with knowledge and practical skills for effective food and beverage service. It describes the importance of the menu as well as the food service operations. Pre-requisite: HOM 201 HOM 260 Food Safety & Quality Control (3 credits) The course will cover the basic aspects of food safety with primary emphasis on food handling and quality control. The types of food borne illnesses and how they are transmitted, the personal hygiene, the seven HACCP principles will be topics stressed in the course. The course will also include an overview of pest control and security measures. Prereq.: ENG 203 HOM 305 Travel and Tourism (3 credits) This course will provide a thorough overview of the tourism industry, giving coverage to each component: The role of travel agents and the importance of transportation modes as well as other industry issues such as accommodation, destinations, attractions and food and beverage operations. Coreq.: ENG 203 HOM 312 Culinary Theory and Practice II (3 credits) In this course students will prepare recipes, menus, and production schedules along with theme menus and banqueting menus. Prereq.: HOM 210 HOM 314 Internship I (1 credit) Students will have to spend a minimum of 65 days (7hrs / Day) in a 4-5 stars hotels or Chain Restaurant. Training should be covered in the areas of: Food and Beverage Department, Cost Control, Purchasing and Finance. Placement in hospitality institutions will be made in coordination with AUT department chairperson. Prereq.: HOM 210, HOM 212 HOM 321 Food, Beverage & Labor Cost Control (3 credits) A comprehensive and thorough understanding of quality assurance versus cost impact on profitability management is provided. Realistic labor planning and staffing issues Discusses Labor cost control issues and provides a sound basis for a needs analysis. Principles in management control, procedures, and functions of controlling food and beverage. Menu pricing will be examined in depth..prereq: HOM 201 HOM 322 Front Office Management (3 credits) Analysis and design of reservation systems most commonly used in the lodging industry. Hands-on training will provide students the skills to perform automated tasks efficiently. Prereq.: HOM 201 HOM 324 Internship II (1 credit) An internship period of a minimum of 65 days (7 Hrs / Day) in a 4-5 stars hotel. Focusing on Front Office, Reseration, Housekeeping, Laundry, Linen, & Travel Agency. Placement in hospitality institiutions will be made in coordination with AUT department chairperson. Senior Standing HOM 325 Restaurant Operations Management (3 credits) The topics explored include: The manager's role in the restaurant operations, control systems as diagnostic indicators, the role of the managerial leadership, staff selection and development, effective approaches to a successful client relationship. Prereq.: HOM 321 HOM 327 Rooms Division Management (3 credits) The objective of the course is to provide an understanding of the main components of Rooms Division Management by introducing students, mainly to front office and housekeeping operations, concepts and techniques of room sales forecasting, revenue budgeting, rooms sales analysis, cost and profit issues, break-even analysis and room pricing. Prereq.: HOM 201 HOM 330 Esthetics, Etiquette & Protocol (3 credits) The course provides information about protocol and etiquette, table arts and events. It shows real cases and provides experience, allowing students to use some standards in their every day s life. This is a very interactive course ere students need to participate with role plays and apply personal experience. Prereq.: ENG 203 HOM 335 Housekeeping (3 credits) This course is meant to guide hospitality students on the various aspects of housekeeping profession in hotels, specifically, management of cleanliness, maintenance and aesthetic upkeep of the hotel. Prereq.: HOM 201 HOM 399 Hospitality Architecture, Design & Property Management (3 credits) Development of efficient work spaces for hospitality operations, with emphasis on space utilization, human factors, ergonomics, environmental concerns and development of work-flow patterns within functional areas and the facility as a whole. Provides an understanding of the peculiar responsibilities of the 108

109 engineering and maintenance department. It includes a basic technical understanding of the major building operating systems (HVAC, sound, water, safety and security), landscaping as well as the related operating energy and cost management. Field property visits included. Prereq. HOM 325, HOM 327 HOM 418 Hospitality Managerial Accounting (3 credits) This course focuses on the use of accounting information for management decision-making and control. Topics include costing, management control systems, pricing methods and performance measurement. Emphasis is on feasibility study, CVP cost-volume profit analysis, budgeting & regression analysis. Prereq.: ACC 210 HOM 419 Domestic Travel and Tourism Development (3 credits) The course provides a complete description and geography of domestic tourism from the view-point of the traveler and the travel/tourism entrepreneur. Students will gain a solid practical understanding of local travel and tourism development and potentials from a specific destination and potentials. Prereq.: HOM 305 HOM 427 Sales & Marketing in Hospitality Industries (3 credits) Persons employed in service-related businesses have to be customer oriented. Marketing calls upon everyone in the company to think customer and to do all that they can to help create and deliver superior customer value and satisfaction. While many people have become hung up on the marketing function, it is important to note that both marketing and sales are vital parts of a process that will achieve a company s objectives. Prereq.: MKT 201 HOM 428 Hospitality & Tourism Strategic Management (3 credits) This course in Hospitality and Tourism features the integration of business theories and practices into strategic decision making. Focus is on external and internal analysis for business opportunities, organizing for market competitive orientation, quality assurance and sustainable competitive advantage. The course is heavily caseoriented to bring forward realism, and develop critical thinking and decision making ability. Prereq.: Senior Standing HOM 600 International Tourism Economics and Law (3 credits) HOM 601 Tourist Enterprises (1 credit) HOM 602 Computer Based Research of English Speaking Countries/Sustainable Tourism (3 credits) HOM 603 Tourist Operators and Sustainable Tourism in English Speaking Countries (3 credits) HOM 604 Tourist Operators and Sustainable Tourism in Middle Eastern Countries (3 credits) HOM 610 Internship (3 credits) MGT 201 Management Principles (3 credits) This course studies the functions and capabilities of general management of the firm. Elements of the course are the various levels of management, the relationships between departments, and why managers are needed in a business organization. Coreq.: ENG 203 MGT 310 Total Quality Management (3 credits) An advanced analytical account of TQM as a modern management philosophy and a program for achieving and sustaining customer satisfaction. Relevant TQM knowledge base is highlighted with emphasis on the executive role and intensive use of practical applications. Prereq.: MGT 201 MGT 320 Human Resources Management (3 credits) This course is a subject in which the students will get a deep idea about the most important resources in any company: its Human Beings. It is designed to provide students with basic learning of the procedures effective Human Resources Managers use to ensure their companies, and thus their ultimate success. It will enable students to develop the knowledge and skills required to implement recruitment, selection, training and staff development within companies. Prereq.: MGT 201 or HOM 201 MGT 325 Management of Small Enterprises (3 credits) Study of the steps and methods in choosing the form of small enterprises and the role of the business owner in achieving goals for success. Case studies illustrate the material. Students are expected to present and discuss cases. Prereq.: MGT 201 MGT 330 Negotiation & Conflict Management (3 credits) As the world is moving more and more toward the open market/trade system, the potential for disputes among individuals and organizations is increasing. At the organizational level, neglecting conflicts within an organization will likely entail to costly legal disputes. Therefore, a preventive measure before a conflict is escalated into a legal dispute contributes to the overall efficiency of an organization. This course is intended to teach students to identify the cause/s and the actors of conflicts as well as the strategic paths from which optimal solutions to the conflicts can be drawn. Prereq.: MGT 201 MGT 362 Operations Management (3 credits) This course is an introduction to operations management. Operations managers transform human, physical, and technical resources into goods and services. Hence, it is vital that every organization manage this resource conversion effectively and efficiently. The focus of the course is decision-making at the operating level of the firm. A strong emphasis will be placed on the development and use of quantitative models to assist decision making. Prereq.: MGT 201, MAT 221 MGT 370 International Management (3 credits) A study of international business and management practices. Topics covered include an introduction to international management and the multinational enterprise, the cultural environment of international management, planning in an international setting, organizing for international operations, directing international operations, international staffing, preparing employees for international assignments and the control process in an international context. Prereq.: MGT 201 MGT 420 Strategic Management (3 credits) This course deals with the overall general management of an organization. It stresses the role of the manager as strategist and coordinator whose function is to integrate the conflicting internal forces that arise from among the various organizational units, while simultaneously adapting to the external pressures that originate from a changing environment. Drawing on the knowledge and skills developed, the student will be able to formulate, control and evaluate the audit. Senior Standing 109

110 MGT 460 Organizational Behavior (3 credits) Overview of how knowledgeable are the students of the basic management concepts. Ineffective structures and effective ones according to the type of company, to its growth phase, to the type of activity being currently developed etc Causes of organizations disabilities. Change factors that put constant pressure on the organization: improved technology, evolution of customers, employees and even suppliers expectations, rapid evolution of the education of society as a whole, other macro-economic issues, etc... Prereq.: MGT 201 MGT 472 Leadership (3 credits) This course addresses the future quality of businesses, organizations and communities, and the leadership required not just to survive, but to thrive. It is a presentation of different perspectives on leadership and a compelling glimpse into the future. Prereq.: MGT 201 MGT 490 Special Topics in Management (3 credits) A course that deals with special topics in Management not covered in regular courses. Prereq.: Senior Standing MGT 601 Strategic Management & Planning (3 credits) This is a capstone course, which introduces students to strategic tools that would help them analyze the firm in its environment with emphasis on formulation of policies and strategies and application of concepts through case studies and/or simulation exercises integrating all functional areas. Designed to develop skills in problem identification, analyses, solutions, reporting and making oral and written presentations. MGT 602 Organizational Behavior (3 credits) A critical evaluation of theory, research, and practice, related to individual and group behavior in organizational settings. Examination of motivation, leadership, communication, decision making, diversity, and other processes in terms of their influence on individual, group, and organizational outcomes. MGT 603 Human Resources Management (3 credits) The course examines the theory, design, and practice of human resource management. Topics include job analysis and design, employee selection, manpower planning, training and development, performance evaluation and promotion, compensation plans, teamwork, incentives and equity. MGT 604 Entrepreneurship and Venture Initiation (3 credits) A study of analytical and conceptual skills in entrepreneurship and new venture management. Exposure will be given to a variety of environments for entrepreneurial activity including new ventures created both inside and outside of existing corporations. Specific management skills or successful entrepreneurs will be examined. MGT 605 Enterprise & Project Management (3 credits) The course enables students to gain competence in the specific techniques used by effective managers to lead projects of limited duration. The course covers both, the planning and implementation aspects of managing projects and leading them. MIS 202 Business Computing (3 credits) An introductory course in computer applications, focusing on microcomputer technology emphasizing file management, utilizing various operating system commands, statistical tools such as excel & SPSS, database software such as Access, Presentation software such as PowerPoint, and other popular software, such as word, Photoshop, outlook Prereq.: CSC 201 MIS 221 Information Infrastructure & Networking (3 credits) The Objective of this course is for each student to grasp fundamental concepts of data communications and networking as well as the practical applications of these concepts for computer-base business data communications. All coursework is framed within current issues and future trends in data communications and networking. Prereq.: CSC 201 MIS 316 Introduction to DB Structures & DB Concepts (3 credits) Techniques of analysis and design of algorithms involving searching, sorting, recursion and memory management. The second part of the course is a study of terminology, design, implementation and software associated with database design systems, the role & the needs for database management. Prereq.: MIS 202 MIS 319 Management of Business Telecommunication (3 credits) This course introduces the subject of computer networks and the use of computer network in business applications. Topics covered include client-server networks, network hardware & software, distributed computing, key issues in network management and the fundamentals of data communications. Prereq.: MIS 221 MIS 325 Business System Analysis (3 credits) This course is designed to identify and apply the fundamental concepts under-lying all business information systems. Emphasis is on the structured life-cycle development approach in the design of computer-based information systems. Current tools and techniques are applied to case study project. Prereq.: MGT 201, MIS 202 MIS 360 Management Information Systems (3 credits) This course is to get an understanding of how information systems are used in business setting. The topics covered will include the fundamental of information systems, strategic use of information systems, decision support and expert system. This course will describe also information systems planning, design and implementation. Prereq.: MGT 201, CSC 201 MIS 401 E-Business & E-Commerce (3 credits) Creating a Business Web Site. The Internet is profoundly affecting almost all businesses and commerce paradigm; global competition, industry traditions, laws and consumer preferences are among the way issues being impacted by e-business and e-commerce. Also this class will include a study of various tools and programming languages such as HTML, XML, CGI, JavaScript, ASP, and others. Prereq.: MIS 360, MKT 201 MIS 411 MIS Project Management (3 credits) The course will examine the needs for more sophisticated and better project management. The course will focus on the changes in the environment including computer hardware, software, and networks, as well as the use of interdisciplinary and global work teams. Students who complete this course will be able to plan, schedule, budget, estimate, control and monitor projects. Prereq.: MIS

111 MIS 430 Application Database Management (Senior Project) (3 credits) The capstone course concentrates on developing the problem solving skills for major commercial projects. The course provides an integrative experience in applying the knowledge and skills of earlier course work, with particular emphasis on Database application using client/server environment in an integrated setting. Prereq.: MIS 316 MIS 490 Special Topics in Business Computing (3 credits) A course that deals with special topics in Business Computing not covered in regular courses. Senior Standing MKT 201 Marketing Principles (3 credits) This course helps you master the basic principles and practices of modern marketing in a practical way. Its coverage balances upon two essential pillars (1) theory / concepts; and (2) practices and applications. Prereq.: ENG 203 MKT 310 Consumer Behavior (3 credits) The study of Consumer Behavior is intended to acquaint you with what you, as a marketer need to know to understand the role of meeting the consumer needs and wants in the development of marketing strategy, as well as what it means to be a consumer in a market-oriented society. Prereq.: MKT 201 MKT 320 Sales Management (3 credits) A study of sales functions towards more esoteric areas of marketing and retail behavior in all aspects. Subjects addressed are sales perspective, sales techniques, sales environment and sales management. Applications cover all areas of retail behavior in different factors and situations within marketing and trade. Prereq.: MKT 201 MKT 340 Advertising Principles (3 credits) Shows an overview of the advertising industry, designing, producing & placing ads. It describes the typical jobs in advertising and the basic duties associated with each job. Students will learn how advertisers and agencies develop an advertising campaign (visual, messages, place, period etc). They ll develop a new perspective on how to analyze ads to help them become an "informed consumer" and get to know the major social and ethical issues in the field to help them develop your own perspective. Prereq.: MKT 310 MKT 350 Marketing Management (3 credits) This is a comprehensive marketing course which provides high-level general education in marketing with a special focus on the fashion industry. Prereq.: MKT 201, MGT 201 MKT 420 Marketing Research (3 credits) This is a hands-on course. It is intended to acquaint students with the fundamental marketing research skills of problem formulation, research design, data collection, entry and processing, research analysis, presentation of findings and report writing. The course draws on both qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Prereq.: MKT 310 MKT 450 Integrated Advertising Communication (3 credits) IMC provides students with a cross-functional and analytical approach to the study of advertising communications. Students will learn how to develop consistent messages and integrate all elements of advertising communications i.e. PR, publicity, sales promotion, event marketing, direct marketing, e-communication and personal selling, into the marketing mix. Prereq.: MKT 340 MKT 490 Special Topics in Marketing (3 credits) Critical analysis and discussion of marketing topics, empirical research and applications. Review of evolving topics in the scholarly literature, including contemporary issues and controversies. Senior Standing MKT 600 Creativity & Problem Solving (3 credits) This innovative course introduces students to the creativity literature. Students will learn how to enhance their creative and problem-solving skills using lateral and out-of-the-box thinking. The course includes brainstorming applications, ice-breaking games, creativity quizzes and software applications. MKT 601 Advanced Marketing Management (3 credits) Strategies and approaches to decision making in the aggregate marketing system. Includes analytical marketing tools used in policy-making areas of organization, research, product, promotion, pricing, distribution, forecasting, and management of sales force. MKT 602 Consumer Behavior (3 credits) This course introduces students to the wheel of consumer analysis i.e. affect and cognition, consumer behavior and environments and guidance as to the development of successful marketing strategies. The course draws on tools and concepts from psychology, sociology, economics, and related social sciences. MKT 603 Social Theory & Marketing (3 credits) This course explores the ways in which business goals support and conflict with other goals in society. The course provides a comparative analysis between the economic theory, division of labor, self-interest concepts and human and civil rights, societal, environmental and ecological marketing. MKT 604 Sales & Trade Promotion (3 credits) This course highlights the importance and role of sales and trade promotion in the marketing mix. The course is centered on the dynamics of sales promotional activity. All types of promotion are presented, discussed and evaluated with emphasis on pricing, profitability, consumer response and impact on brand sales, loyalty, image and equity. MKT 605 Strategic Marketing (3 credits) This course focuses on the strategic framework of knitting together profit goals and its impact on the marketing strategy, market and product business portfolio, market segmentation and positioning strategies. MKT 606 Integrated Marketing Communication (3 credits) The integrated marketing communications (IMC) introduces students to the customer-centric, data-driven method of communicating with consumers. IMC the management of all organizational communications i.e. advertising, sales promotions, packaging, public relations, publicity, personal selling, direct marketing and event sponsorship, to build positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders stresses marketing to the individual by 111

112 understanding needs, motivations, attitudes, and behaviors. Students will be involved in creating, planning, implementing and evaluating client-oriented projects by developing integrated marketing communication campaign. MKT 607 Advanced Marketing Research (3 credits) Advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods for collecting and analyzing marketing data to optimize decision making. The course focuses on applied marketing research and the use of statistical software (SPSS). MKT 615 Brand Management (3 credits) This course teaches students how to build measure and manage a brand, which is needed to differentiate products and services in today s competitive environment. Building a brand value will lead to the creation of a long term profitable relationship between a firm and its customers. TRM 201 Introduction to Transport Economics and Policy (3 credits) The course aims at enabling students understand, discuss and elaborate on the key aspects of Transport and Regional Economics in a global supply chain context. At the end of the course, students should be able to appraise transport management and related practices and critically evaluate transport policies. In essence, students will be able to take decisions with reference to transport policy and transport company management and identify, understand and contextualize the economic concepts underlying such decisions. TRM 301 Shipping Economics and Management (3 credits) The objectives of the course are to enable students understand, analyze and appraise, from a research viewpoint, shipping economics theories and trends and the role shipping plays in global maritime supply chains. In addition, the aim is to afford students a broad and thorough understanding of international shipping and trade policy issues, thus offering them the strong comparative advantage of being able to put their managerial decisions in the proper industrial and trade policy perspective. TRM 321 Ports Economics and Management (3 credits) The objective of the course is to equip students with the necessary knowledge and analytical skills required for the efficient management and development of a port, and to enable them develop and evaluate port policies under a holistic understanding of a port's significance to the national economy and international maritime supply chains. TRM 421 Maritime Logistics (3 credits) The objective of this course is to provide students with the understanding of the interrelations between terminal design and operations on the one hand, and liner shipping networks on the other. The essence of the course is in its holistic approach to shipping and terminals, as the only approach in understanding modern day maritime logistics. TRM 410 Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3 credits) This course explains to the students the complexities of international transport logistics as well as of the Decision Support Systems (DSS) required to optimize it. The basic philosophy of this course is rooted in the belief that in an era of intensified competition, global production and outsourcing, managers and policy makers with an indepth understanding of the complex transport-distribution networks are definitely in possession of a strong competitive advantage. TRM 211 Elements of Maritime Law (3 credits) At the end of the course students should be able to explain the fundamentals of Maritime Law as they pertain to authorities, rights, duties and responsibilities in the commercial operation of sea going merchant ships. They will also be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of maritime laws and rules governing merchant shipping and transport activities. The course comprises among other issues of the fundamentals of public law international system; maritime zones in the modern law of the sea; cargo claims; marine insurance; cargo insurance and international trade; CIF and FOB contracts. TRM 221 Elements of Marine Technology (3 credits) The objective of the Elements of Marine Technology module is to provide students with sufficient knowledge of ship design and operations which will assist them operate as better managers and informed investors or financiers. Students should also understand processes that trigger innovation in shipping and its impact on ports and other parts of the supply chain. TRM 331 Shipping and Transport Finance (3 credits) The Shipping and Transport Finance Course is aiming at providing students with the understanding of the key issues in the financing of ships, ports, transport and other infrastructure projects. At the end of the course students will be able to develop, appraise, negotiate and choose among alternative investment proposals under conditions of risk and uncertainty; they should know how to hedge against risk through such instruments as Forward Freight Agreements and other derivative products; and they should have acquired a thorough all-round understanding of the ship-finance banking business. TRM 601 Hospitality & Tourism Management (3 credits) The aim of this course consists of introducing students to the industrial organization of tourism as a heterogeneous sector of the economy. Topics include structure, strategies and performance of the international travel industry and destinations, the importance of small-to medium sized enterprises (SMEs), the impact of structural change on the main tourism-related industries such as airlines, tour operators, hotel chains, restaurants, etc., and how to manage this structural change through innovation and cooperation. TRM 602 Growth-Oriented Tourism Policy (3 credits) This module shows how to achieve optimal regional tourism develop-ment. It deals with the carrying capacity problems of resorts and regions. Major tourism investment decisions are elucidated using costbenefit analysis. The course provides insights into new strategic international and national tourism policies, new theories on destinations as the competitive unit for promoting tourism, the scope and limitation of state intervention in tourism with analysis of related production factors, the core activities of tourism policy-making, institutional functioning of the National Tourism Administration (NTA), the National Tourism Organization (NTO) and the World Tourism Organization (WTO). TRM 603 Structural Change & Organization in Tourism (3 credits) The aim of this course consists of introducing students to the industrial organization of tourism as a heterogeneous sector of the economy. Topics include structure, strategies and performance of the international travel industry and destinations, the importance of small-to medium sized enterprises (SMEs), the impact of structural change on the main tourism-related industries such as airlines, tour operators, hotel chains, restaurants, etc., and how to manage this structural change through innovation and cooperation. 112

113 TRM 604 Tourism Marketing Management (3 credits) This module shows participants the How to develop new products and the functioning and impact of event marketing using cases studies and discussions. The module introduces participants to the principles of quality management within the service economy with heavy emphasis on the analysis of quality management systems. Theories and techniques of Imagineering, Theming and staging tourism marketing along with related attractions are presented. Faculty of Applied Sciences 113

114 Mission Statement The Faculty of Applied Sciences at the American University of Technology embraces the mission of opening gateways for the young generations to join the diverse applications of the fields of sciences, arming them with knowledge and capabilities to prove themselves in the respective job environment. The various programs provided by the faculty are designed to address the market needs and the future prospects of prosperous job opportunities. The faculty is committed to engender a healthy educational environment inspiring excellence and endorsing perseverance with an eye on the global progress in the related fields. Our mission is constantly focused on generating accomplishments of value through our bachelor and master s programs. Degrees Offered : Bachelor of Science (BS) The Faculty of Applied Sciences offers the degree of Bachelor of Science (BS) in: 1. Computer Science 105 credits 2. Computer and Communication Science 110 credits 3. Information Technology 105 credits 4. Nutrition and Dietetics 105 credits 5. Environmental Health 105 credits 6. Water Resources and Geo-Environmental Sciences 106 credits Master of Science (MS) The Faculty of Applied Sciences offers the degree of Master of Science (MS) in: 1. Computer Science 39 credits 2. Computer and Telecommunication Science 39 credits 3. Nutrition and Dietetics 39 credits 114

115 4. Environmental Health 39 credits 5. Water Resources and Geo-Environmental Sciences 39 credits Pre-Engineering Studies jointly with the University of Dayton AUT offers pre-engineering studies followed by studies at the University of Dayton, Ohio, USA leading to the following degrees: 1. Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering credits 2. Engineering Technology 138 credits Department of Computer Sciences The computer science and telecommunication revolution has achieved the globally interconnected network, where information and knowledge are the most valuable assets. Skillful computer and communication engineers, software and knowledge engineers, information technology specialists and computer scientists are essential elements for the operation and expansion of this network. The degree programs provided by the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the American University of Technology help prepare the next generation for such a monumental challenge, by equipping them with the theoretical and practical fundamentals, aided by the latest technologies, state-of-the-art laboratories, and qualitative faculty members having rich academic, research and industrial experience. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (105 Credits) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 70 credits CSC 207 Advanced Programming 3 CSC 205, MAT 203 CSC 210 Data Structures 3 Co. CSC 207, MAT 204 CSC 300 Computer Organization & Assembly Language 3 CSC 205 CSC 313 Computer Graphics 3 CSC 210, MAT 205 CSC 314 Database Systems 3 CSC 210 CSC 320 Internet Programming 3 CSC 314 CSC 341 Operating Systems 3 CSC 210, MAT 205 CSC 350 UNIX Programming and Administration 3 CSC 365 Programming Languages 3 CSC 210, MAT 203, 204 CSC 380 Algorithm Analysis and Design 3 CSC 210 CSC 400 Theory of Computation 3 CSC 210 CSC 410 Artificial Intelligence 3 CSC 365 CSC 415 Computer Networks 3 CSC 341 CSC 417 Software Engineering 3 CSC 314 CSC 420 Information Security 3 CSC 341 CSC 450 Compilers Design 3 CSC 400 CSC 490 Senior Project (Computer Science) 4 Senior Standing EEN 220 Digital Fundamentals 3 MAT 204 MAT 203 Calculus III 3 MAT 102 MAT 204 Discrete Mathematics 3 MAT 101 MAT 205 Linear Algebra 3 MAT 101 MAT 315 Numerical Methods 3 MAT

116 STA 315 Probability and Statistics 3 MAT 203 Major Electives (Choose 9 credits from the list below ) CSC 408 Computational Geometry 3 CSC 210 CSC 409 Advanced Topics in Computer Graphics 3 CSC 408 CSC 423 Wireless Networks 3 CSC 415 CSC 425 Human Computer Interaction 3 CSC 430 Information Theory 3 CSC 210 CSC 441 System & Networks Administration 3 CSC 415 CSC 454 Logical Specifications 3 CSC 455 Embedded Systems Programming 3 CSC 457 Computational Linguistics 3 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits First Year Proposed Sequence of Study Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (105 Credits) Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites University Requirement 3 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement Fall MAT 203 Calculus III 3 MAT 102 MAT 204 Discrete Mathematics 3 MAT 101 CSC 205 Introduction to Programming 3 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 MAT 205 Linear Algebra 3 MAT 101 Spring CSC 207 Advanced Programming 3 CSC 205, MAT 203 CSC 210 Data Structures 3 Co. CSC 207, MAT 204 EEN 220 Digital Fundamentals 3 MAT 204 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 Summer Session BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Total 5 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites CSC 300 Computer Organization & Assembly Language 3 CSC 205 CSC 313 Computer Graphics 3 CSC 210, MAT 205 Fall MAT 315 Numerical Methods 3 MAT 102 STA 315 Probability and Statistics 3 MAT 203 CSC 341 Operating Systems 3 CSC 210, MAT 205 CSC 365 Programming Languages 3 CSC 210, MAT 203, 204 Total 18 CSC 314 Database Systems 3 CSC 210 CSC 350 UNIX Programming and Administration 3 Spring CSC 415 Computer Networks 3 CSC 341 CSC 417 Software Engineering 3 CSC 210 Major Elective 3 University Requirement 3 Total 18 Summer Session Major Elective 3 Total 3 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites 116

117 Fall Spring University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 CSC 380 Algorithm Analysis & Design 3 CSC 210 CSC 400 Theory of Computation 3 CSC 210 CSC 410 Artificial Intelligence 3 CSC 365 CSC 320 Internet Programming 3 CSC 314 CSC 420 Information Security 3 CSC 341 CSC 450 Compilers Design 3 CSC 400 CSC 490 Senior Project 4 Senior Standing Major Elective 3 Free Elective 3 Total

118 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (105 Credits) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 70 credits CSC 207 Advanced Programming 3 CSC 205, MAT 203 CSC 210 Data Structures 3 Co. CSC 207, MAT 204 CSC 300 Computer Organization & Assembly Language 3 CSC 205 CSC 313 Computer Graphics 3 CSC 210, MAT 205 CSC 314 Database Systems 3 CSC 210 CSC 320 Internet Programming 3 CSC 314 CSC 332 Systems Analysis & Design 3 CSC 210 CSC 341 Operating Systems 3 CSC 210, MAT 205 CSC 350 UNIX Programming and Administration 3 CSC 365 Programming Languages 3 CSC 210, MAT 203, 204 CSC 415 Computer Networks 3 CSC 341 CSC 420 Information Security 3 CSC 341 CSC 428 Advanced Networking 3 CSC 441 System & Networks Administration 3 CSC 415 CSC 490 Senior Project (Computer Science) 4 Senior Standing EEN 220 Digital Fundamentals 3 MAT 204 MAT 203 Calculus III 3 MAT 102 MAT 204 Discrete Mathematics 3 MAT 101 MAT 205 Linear Algebra 3 MAT 101 CSC 425 Human Computer Interaction 3 MIS 401 E-Commerce and E-Business 3 MIS 411 MIS Project Management 3 STA 315 Probability and Statistics 3 MAT 203 Major Electives (Choose 9 credits from the list below) CSC 380 Algorithm Analysis and Design 3 CSC 210 CSC 400 Theory of Computation 3 CSC 210 CSC 408 Computational Geometry 3 CSC 210 CSC 410 Artificial Intelligence 3 CSC 365 CSC 417 Software Engineering 3 CSC 314 CSC 423 Wireless Networks 3 CSC 415 CSC 430 Information Theory 3 CSC 210 CSC 450 Compilers Design 3 CSC 400 CSC 454 Logical Specifications 3 CSC 455 Embedded Systems Programming 3 CSC 457 Computational Linguistics 3 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits 105 Proposed Sequence of Study

119 First Year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (105 Credits) Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement Fall MAT 203 Calculus III 3 MAT 102 MAT 204 Discrete Mathematics 3 MAT 101 CSC 205 Introduction to Programming 3 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 MAT 205 Linear Algebra 3 MAT 101 Spring CSC 207 Advanced Programming 3 CSC 205, MAT 203 CSC 210 Data Structures 3 Co. CSC 207, MAT 204 EEN 220 Digital Fundamentals 3 MAT 204 Summer BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Session PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Total 5 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites CSC 300 Computer Organization & Assembly Language 3 CSC 205 CSC 313 Computer Graphics 3 CSC 210, MAT 205 Fall STA 315 Probability and Statistics 3 MAT 203 CSC 341 Operating Systems 3 CSC 210, MAT 205 University Skills 3 Co. ENG 203 CSC 365 Programming Language 3 CSC 210 Total 18 CSC 314 Database Systems 3 CSC 210 CSC 332 Systems Analysis & Design 3 CSC 210 Spring CSC 350 UNIX Programming and Administration 3 CSC 415 Computer Networks 3 CSC 341 CSC 425 Human Computer Interaction 3 Summer University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 Session Major Elective 3 Total 6 Third Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites CSC 320 Internet Programming 3 CSC 314 MIS 401 E-Commerce and E-Business 3 Fall MIS 411 MIS Project Management 3 CSC 441 Systems & Network Administration 3 CSC 415 Major Elective 3 CSC 428 Advanced Networking 3 Major Elective 3 Spring CSC 420 Information Security 3 CSC 341 CSC 490 Senior Project 4 Senior Standing Free Elective 3 Total 16 ii

120 Bachelor of Science in Computer and Communication Science (110 Credits) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 75 credits CSC 207 Advanced Programming 3 CSC 205, MAT 203 CSC 210 Data Structures 3 Co. CSC 207, MAT 204 EEN 204 Principles of Electric Circuits 3 MAT 204 EEN 220 Digital Fundamentals 3 MAT 204 EEN 221 Digital Fundamentals Laboratory 2 EEN 220 EEN 222 Digital Signals and Filtering 3 EEN 231 Electric Circuits Laboratory 1 EEN 311 Electromagnetic Fields I 3 MAT 225 EEN 320 Microprocessor System Design 3 EEN 220 EEN 330 Microelectronic Circuits 3 EEN 331 Microelectronics Laboratory 2 EEN 330 EEN 340 Signals and Systems 3 EEN 222, MAT 203 EEN 440 Microprocessors & Digital Design Lab 3 EEN 320, EEN 222 EEN 443 Communication Theory 3 MAT 205 EEN 460 Computer Architecture 3 EEN 320 EEN 480 Telecommunication Technology 3 EEN 340 EEN 481 Data Transmission and Computer Networks 3 EEN 340 EEN 490 Laboratory-Senior Project 4 Advisor Consent MAT 203 Calculus III 3 MAT 102 MAT 204 Discrete Math 3 MAT 101 MAT 205 Linear Algebra 3 MAT 101 MAT 225 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 MAT 102 MAT 315 Numerical Methods 3 MAT 102 PHY 203 Rigid Body Mechanics 3 MAT 203 PHY 310 Modern Physics for Engineers 3 STA 315 Probability & Statistics 3 MAT 203 Major Electives (Choose 9 credits from the list below) CSC 314 Database Systems 3 CSC 210 CSC 320 Internet Programming 3 CSC 314 CSC 341 Operating Systems 3 CSC 210, MAT 205 CSC 365 Programming Languages 3 CSC 210, MAT 203, 204 CSC 410 Artificial Intelligence 3 CSC 365 CSC 415 Computer Networks 3 CSC 341 CSC 416 Computer Networks Lab 1 CSC 415 EEN 450 Software Engineering I 3 CSC 400 EEN 470 Printed Circuit Board Technology 3 Senior Standing EEN 471 Microcomputers Technology & Devices 3 EEN 320 EEN 497 Special Topics in Engineering 3 EEN 506 Computer Vision 3 MAT 203, MAT 225 PHY 320 Fluids, Waves & Optics 3 MAT 225 PHY 421 Semiconductor Electronics Devices 3 PHY 320 or Equivalent PHY 422 Opto-Electronics Devices 3 PHY421 or permission of instructor PHY 440 Integrated Circuit Fabrication Technology 3 FREE ELECTIVES 3 credits iii

121 First Year Proposed Sequence of Studies Bachelor of Science in Computer and Communication Science (110 Credits) Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Placement Fall MAT 203 Calculus III 3 MAT 102 MAT 204 Discrete Math 3 MAT 101 CSC 205 Introduction to Programming 3 EEN 204 Principles of Electric Circuits 3 MAT 204 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 Spring MAT 205 Linear Algebra 3 MAT 101 CSC 207 Advanced Programming 3 CSC 205, MAT 203 EEN 220 Digital Fundamentals 3 MAT 204 EEN 231 Electric Circuits Laboratory 1 Total 16 Summer PHY 203 Rigid Body Mechanics 3 MAT 203 Session MAT 225 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 MAT 102 Total 6 Second Year Semester Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 EEN 221 Digital Fundamentals Laboratory 2 EEN 220 Fall EEN 222 Digital Signals and Filtering 3 STA 315 Probability & Statistics 3 MAT 203 EEN 330 Microelectronic Circuits 3 University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 Total 17 University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 CSC 210 Data Structure 3 Co. CSC 207 Spring EEN 311 Electromagnetic Fields I 3 MAT 225 EEN 320 Microprocessor System Design 3 EEN 220 EEN 331 Microelectronic Laboratory 2 EEN 330 EEN 340 Signals and Systems 3 MAT 203, EEN 222 Total 17 Major Elective 3 Summer BUS 215 Presentation Skills + Lab 1 Co. BUS 210 Session PED 201 Physical Education I 1 PHY 310 Modern Physics for Engineers 3 MAT 203 Total 8 Third Year Semest Course # Title Credits Prerequisites MAT 315 Numerical Methods 3 MAT 102 EEN 440 Microprocessors & Digital Design Lab 3 EEN 320, EEN 222 Fall EEN 443 Communication Theory 3 MAT 205 EEN 480 Telecommunication Technology 3 EEN 340 EEN Approved Elective 3 EEN 460 Computer Architecture 3 EEN 320 EEN 481 Data Transmission & Computer Networks 3 EEN 340 Spring EEN 490 Laboratory-Senior Project 4 Advisor Consent EEN Approved Elective Free Elective Elective Free Elective ( ) 3 Total 16 Master s of Science Programs iv

122 Graduate studies at the department of Computer Science focus on two programs: Computer Science, and Computer and Telecommunication Science. These programs are designed to provide advanced knowledge of the fields of study to enhance the potentials and competence of graduates searching for better opportunities. MS Computer Science (39 Credits) Year Course # Title Credits CSI 501 Foundations of Computing Science 3 CSI 502 Foundations of Computing Systems 3 CSI 550 Advanced Computer Networks 3 First Year CSI 551 Data Communication Protocols 3 CSI 553 Wireless Network 3 CSI 554 Signaling in Telecommunication Networks 3 MAJOR ELECTIVE 3 21 CSI 530 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design 3 INT 516 Web Applications & E-Commerce 3 Second CSI 511 Advanced Topics in Theory of Computation 3 Year CSI 596 Directed Study in Computing Science 3 CSI 599 Thesis in Computing Science 6 18 Total Number of Credits Total 39 MS Computer Telecommunication Science (39 Credits) Year Course # Title Credits CSI 501 Foundations of Computing Science 3 CSI 502 Foundations of Computing Systems 3 CSI 550 Advanced Computer Networks 3 First Year CSI 551 Data Communication Protocols 3 CSI 553 Wireless Network 3 CSI 554 Signaling in Telecommunication Networks 3 MAJOR ELECTIVE 3 21 CSI 561 Network Security 3 INT 511 Security Standards and Evaluation Criteria 3 Second INT 513 Multimedia Information 3 Year CSI 596 Directed Study in Networking/ Telecommunication 3 CSI 599 Thesis in Computing Science 6 18 Total Number of Credits Total 39 Department of Bio-Environmental Studies v

123 Concern about food, hygiene and care for the planet have received increased attention in the past decade; this trend is expected to augment in the future since the challenges awaiting humanity and the global environment are of a serious and imminent nature. The Faculty of Applied Science at the American University of Technology engages by addressing the challenges through a set of academic programs tailored to generate qualified graduates skillful at serving in local or global environments. The degree programs encompass the various aspects of the respective sciences, shedding light on the applications, governing regulations and recent advancements. Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (BS) (105 Credits) The Nutrition and Dietetics program is designed to disseminate, promote and help apply knowledge in the fields of human nutrition and dietetics. It prepares students to think critically in the theoretical and practical aspects of this growing field with the objective of improving the quality of health of individuals and families. It equips the students with the necessary skills to compete in the work environment. Graduation Requirements Other than the requirements for graduation specified in the introductory part of the Catalog, a student should complete the University course requirements and the major course requirements, which amount to a total of 105 credits. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 70 credits BIO 201 General Biology 3 BIO 201L General Biology Laboratory 1 BIO 210 Human Physiology I 3 BIO 201 BIO 211 Human Physiology II 3 BIO 210 BIO 245 Genetics 3 BIO 201 BIO 261 Introductory Biochemistry 3 CHE 211 CHE 201 Basic Chemistry 3 CHE 201L Basic Chemistry Laboratory 1 CHE 211 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 CHE 201 CHE 211L Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 CHE 201 ENV 372 Community Health and Public Awareness 3 NUTR 211 Food and Nutrition 3 BIO 201 NUTR 231 Introductory Food Chemistry 3 NUTR 211, CHE 211 NUTR 231L Food Composition Laboratory 1 NUTR 231 NUTR 251 Introduction to Health Administration 3 NUTR 322 Food Processing 3 BIO 261, NUTR 331 NUTR 322L Food Processing Laboratory 1 NUTR 322 NUTR 331 Food Microbiology 3 NUTR 231 NUTR 331L Food Microbiology Laboratory 1 NUTR 340 Foundations in Foodservice Systems 3 NUTR 331 NUTR 345 Human Nutrition 3 NUTR 211 NUTR 351 The Science of Food Preparation 3 NUTR 322 NUTR 361 Principles of Clinical Nutrition 3 NUTR 345 NUTR 361L Clinical Nutrition Laboratory 1 NUTR 361 NUTR 370 MalNutrition 3 NUTR 345 NUTR 373 Research in Health Sciences 3 NUTR 380 B.S. project 3 NUTR 345 STA 211 Statistics for Business 3 MAJOR ELECTIVES 12 credits Proposed Sequence of Studies Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (BS) (105 Credits) vi

124 First Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BIO 201 General Biology 3 BIO 201L General Biology Laboratory 1 Fall CHE 201 Basic Chemistry 3 CHE 201L Basic Chemistry Laboratory 1 University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Plac. Total 14 BIO 210 Human Physiology I 3 BIO 201 CHE 211 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 CHE 211 Spring CHE 211L Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 CHE 201 NUTR 211 Food and Nutrition 3 BIO 201 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 NUTR 251 Introduction to Health Administration 3 Total 16 Second Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BIO 211 Human Physiology II 3 BIO 210 BIO 245 Genetics 3 BIO 201 Major Elective 3 Fall NUTR 231 Introductory Food Chemistry 3 NUTR 211, CHE 211 NUTR 231L Food Composition Laboratory 1 NUTR 231 BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 University Requirement 3 Total 19 University Requirement 3 Co. ENG 203 ENV 372 Community Health and Public Awareness 3 BIO 261 Biochemistry 3 Spring NUTR 331 Food Microbiology 3 NUTR 231 NUTR 331 L Food Microbiology Lab 1 STA 211 Statistics for Business 3 PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology 3 Total 19 Third Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BUS 215 Presentation Skills 1 Co. BUS 210 NUTR 345 Human Nutrition 3 NUTR 211 NUTR 322 Food Processing 3 BIO 261, NUTR 331 Fall NUTR 322L Food Processing Laboratory 1 NUTR 322 NUTR 340 Foundations in Foodservice Systems 3 NUTR 331 NUTR 373 Research in Health Sciences 3 PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Major Elective 3 Total 18 NUTR 351 The Science of Food Preparation 3 NUTR 322 NUTR 361 Principles of Clinical Nutrition 3 NUTR 345 Spring NUTR 361L Clinical Nutrition Laboratory 1 NUTR 361 NUTR 370 MalNutrition 3 NUTR 345 NUTR 380 B.S. project 3 NUTR 345 Major Electives 6 Total 19 vii

125 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (BS) (105 Credits) The Environmental Health program explores the natural and human environment starting with establishing an understanding of the natural state of the environmental assets and developing toward studying the means and impact of their degradation on the progress of the natural processes of life as well as on human health. The program also discusses measures of assessment and mitigation toward a better quality of life. Graduation Requirements Other than the requirements for graduation specified in the introductory part of the Catalog, a student should complete the University course requirements and the major course requirements, which amount to a total of 105 credits. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 76 credits BIO 201 General Biology 3 BIO 201L General Biology Lab 1 CHE 201 Basic Chemistry 3 CHE 201L Basic Chemistry Lab 1 CHE 211 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 CHE 201 CHE 211L Introductory Organic Chemistry Lab 1 CHE 201 ENV 203 Ecological Systems 3 ENV 220 Air and Air Pollution 3 ENV 230 Environmental Food Pollutants 3 ENV 245 Field and Lab Training on Environmental Issues I 3 ENV 250 Wildlife Management 3 ENV 203 ENV 270 Pollutant Transmission 3 ENV 220 ENV 280 Water Pollution and Wastewater Management 3 WGS 240 ENV 285 Toxicology and Health Hazards 3 CHE 211 ENV 290 Genetic Resources and Populations 3 ENV 203, BIO 201 ENV 310 Field Assessment & Monitoring (GIS, Mapping, field orient) 3 ENV 320 Biodiversity and Resource Conservation 3 ENV 203, ENV 250 ENV 332 Environmental Impact Assessment 3 ENV 320,340,280 ENV 340 Environmental Economics 3 ENV 350 Urbanism 3 ENV 355 Field and Lab Training on Environmental Issues II 3 ENV 360 Renewable Energies and Climate Change 3 ENV 372 Community Health and Public Awareness 3 ENV 380 Sustainable Development 3 ENV 390 Environmental Project 4 WGS 210 Soil Science 3 WGS 240 Aquatic Ecology 3 MAJOR ELECTIVES 6 credits Proposed Sequence of Studies Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health viii

126 First Year (105 credits) Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisite BIO 201 General Biology 3 BIO 201 L General Biology Lab 1 CHE 201 Basic Chemistry 3 Fall CHE 201L Basic Chemistry Lab 1 University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Plac. Total 17 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 ENV 203 Ecological Systems 3 Spring WGS 210 Soil Science 3 ENV 220 Air and Air Pollution 3 University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 Summer ENV 245 Field and Lab Training I 3 Total 3 Second Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisite ENV 270 Pollutant Transmission 3 ENV 220 ENV 250 Wildlife Management 3 ENV 203 Fall WGS 240 Aquatic Ecology 3 CHE 211 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 CHE 201 CHE 211L Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 CHE 201 ENV 325 Environmental Food Pollutants 3 Total 16 ENV 310 Field Assessment and Monitoring 3 ENV 285 Toxicology and Health Hazards 3 CHE 211 Spring ENV 350 Urbanism 3 ENV 280 Water Pollution & Wastewater Management 3 WGS 240 University Requirements 3 ENV 340 Environmental Economics 3 Total 18 Summer ENV 355 Field and Lab Training II 3 Total 3 Third Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisite BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 ENV 320 Biodiversity and Resource Conservation 3 ENV 203, ENV 250 Fall ENV 380 Sustainable Development 3 ENV 290 Genetic Resources and Populations 3 ENV 203, BIO 201 Major Elective 3 ENV 360 Renewable Energies and Climate Change 3 Total 18 BUS 215 Presentation Skills 1 Co. BUS 210 ENV 372 Community Health and Public Awareness 3 Spring ENV 332 Environmental Impact Assessment 3 ENV 320,340,280 ENV 390 Environmental Project 4 Major Elective 3 PED 201 Physical Education I 1 ix

127 Bachelor of Science in Water Resources and Geo-Environmental Sciences (BS) (106 Credits) The Water Resources and Geo-environmental program provides scientific orientation to the studying and monitoring of the various aspects constituting the respective domains. It covers a broad array of the theoretical and practical applications that are basic for fieldwork and job competence. Graduation Requirements: Other than the requirements for graduation specified in the introductory part of the Catalog, a student must complete the University course requirements and the major course requirements, which amount to a total of 106 credits. UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 23 credits Prerequisites MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 74 credits BIO 201 General Biology 3 CHE 201 Basic Chemistry 3 CHE 201L Basic Chemistry Lab 1 MAT 203 or Calculus III or MAT PHY 310 Modern Physics for Engineering CHE 211 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 CHE 201 CHE 211L Introductory Organic Chemistry Lab 1 CHE 201 ENV 332 Environmental Impact Assessment 3 WGS 240,260,345 ENV 372 Community Health and Public Awareness 3 GEOE 201 Geology for Engineers 2 GEOE 201L Physical Geology Lab 2 GEOE 201 GEOE 220 Mapping and Field Orientation 3 GEOE 261 Geological Engineering Field Training 4 GEOE 201 GEOE 302 Applied Geomorphology 3 GEOE 201 WGS 210 Soil Science 3 WGS 215 Field and Lab Techniques in Soils 1 WGS 220 Applied Hydrology 3 WGS 230 Groundwater Hydrology 3 WGS 240 Aquatic Ecology and Water Body Management 3 WGS 260 Marine Ecosystem and Water Body Management 3 WGS 301 WGS 310 Soil Contamination and Reclamation 3 WGS 210, 215 WGS 321 Water Pollutants 3 CHE 211 WGS 322 Water Chemistry Techniques 2 CHE 211 WGS 345 Land Reclamation and Sustainable Use 3 GEOG 302, WGS 220 WGS 350 Water Resource Conservation 3 WGS 365 Water and Wastewater Quality 3 CHE 211, WGS 321 WGS 370 Field and Lab Techniques in Surface Hydrology 2 WGS 380 Technologies for Assessment and Monitoring 2 WGS 385 Environmental Aqueous Geochemistry 3 CHE 211 MAJOR ELECTIVES 9 credits Proposed Sequence of Studies Bachelor of Science Water Resources and Geo-environmental Sciences x

128 (106 Credits) First Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BIO 201 General Biology 3 CHE 201 Basic Chemistry 3 CHE 201 Fall CHE 201L Basic Chemistry Lab 1 University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 ENG 203 English Communication Skills I 3 ENG 020 or Plac. Total 13 ENG 204 English Communication Skills II 3 ENG 203 MAT 203 or Calculus III MAT PHY 310 Modern Physics Spring WGS 210 Soil Science 3 University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 CHE 211 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 CHE 211L Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 CHE 201 Total 16 Summer GEOE 220 Mapping and Field Orientation 3 WGS 215 Field and Lab Techniques in Soils 1 Total 4 Second Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisites GEOE 201 Geology for Engineering 2 GEOE 302 Applied Geomorphology 3 GEOE 201 Fall University Requirements 3 Co. ENG 203 WGS 220 Applied Hydrology 3 WGS 290 Water, Politics and Law 3 WGS 321 Water Pollutants 3 CHE 211 Total 17 WGS 230 Groundwater Hydrology 3 WGS 240 Aquatic Ecology and water body Management 3 Spring WGS 345 Land Reclamation and Sustainable Use 3 GEOG 302, WGS 220 WGS 370 Field and Lab Techniques in Surface Hydrology 2 Major Electives 6 Total 17 Summer GEOE 261 Geological Engineering Field Training 4 GEOE 201 Term VI GEOE 201L Physical Geology Lab 2 GEOE 201 Total 6 Third Year Term Course # Title Credits Prerequisites BUS 210 Business Communication Skills 3 ENG 204 BUS 215 Presentation Skills 1 Co. BUS 210 WGS 260 Marine Ecosystem and water body Management 3 WGS 301 Fall Major Elective (project) 3 WGS 365 Water and Wastewater Quality 3 CHE 211, WGS 321 WGS 322 Water Chemistry Techniques 2 CHE 211 PED 201 Physical Education I 1 Total 16 WGS 310 Soil Contamination and Reclamation 3 WGS 210, 215 WGS 350 Water Resource Conservation 3 Spring ENV 372 Community Health and Public Awareness 3 ENV 332 Environmental Impact Assessment 3 WGS 240,260,345 WGS 380 Technologies for Assessment and Monitoring 2 WGS 385 Environmental Aqueous Geochemistry 3 CHE 211 Total 17 xi

129 Master s of Science Programs The department of Enviro-Biological Sciences is looking forward to expand its academic offerings to the graduate level. Advanced and enriching programs are the subject of thorough preparation to avail a diversity of science fields to graduates thus strengthening their potentials. Nutrition and Dietetics, Environmental Health and Water Resources are the main axes of studies in development. The Engineering Programs with the University of Dayton xii

130 Course of Study The University of Dayton American University of Technology Transfer Guide Leading to the Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY International Baccalaureate credits granted for Bacc II (General Sciences): AUT course Credit Hours (CRS) UD Course equivalent MAT CRS MAT CRS MTH 168 TOTAL 6 CRS 4 CRS Pre-engineering courses to be completed at AUT required by all Civil Engineering students at UD, a total of 66 credits Graduation Requirements 133 credits First Semester Course Name Course Number Credit Hours UD Course equivalent Credit Hours Western Civilization CST HST 103/198 3 Mechanics PHY PHY Calculus III MAT MTH Chemical Principles CHE CHM 123/123L 4 English Communication I ENG ENG TOTAL CREDITS Second Semester Course Name Course Number Credit Hours UD Course equivalent Credit Hours Electricity & Magnetism PHY PHY Analytical Chemistry CHE CHM Calculus IV MAT MTH Human Rights HUM REL English Communication II ENG ENG TOTAL CREDITS Third Semester Course Name Course Number Credit UD Course equivalent Credit Hours Hours Intro to Arts & Music Appreciation ART Art Studies GE 3 Ordinary Differential Equations MAT MTH Intro to Programming CSC EGR Statics PHY EGM Microeconomics ECO ECO TOTAL CREDITS Fourth Semester Notes: Course Name Course Number Credit Hours UD Course equivalent Credit Hours Numerical Methods MAT CEE 320/320L 4 Dynamics PHY EGM Linear Algebra MAT Technical elective 3 Public Relations COM COM 110/111 2 Macroeconomics ECO ECO Graphic Design I GDP CEE 221L 2 TOTAL CREDITS UD s EGM 303 Mechanics of Materials is a prerequisite course. It will need to be taken at AUT or during the summer term at UD before beginning the program THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON The following courses should be completed at the UD, a total of 67 credits xiii

131 Notes: First Semester CEE CRS CEE CRS CEE CRS GEO CRS CEE CRS CEE CRS CMM CRS TOTAL CREDITS 17 crs Summer: CEE 215L 3 crs Second Semester CEE CRS CEE CRS CEE 310L 1 CRS CEE CRS CEE CRS CEE CRS CEE CRS TOTAL CREDITS 16 crs Third Semester CEE CRS CEE CRS CEE CRS CEE Elective CRS Tech Electives CRS CEE CRS Gen Ed EL 3 CRS TOTAL CREDITS 16 crs Fourth Semester CEE CRS HST CRS PHL CRS CEE Electives CRS CEE Electives CRS CEE CRS TOTAL CREDITS 15 crs 1. To qualify for the UD-AUT transfer program, AUT students must complete the courses as outlined in this Transfer Guide. 2. UD will waive EGR 100, CEE More IB credits might transfer depending on final scores. 4. Students may attempt to test out of engineering courses before they start any term. 5. In order to transfer each course, the individual course score must be a C- or higher. 6. This is a guide, however, final approval for admission will be determined at the time of application and by the dean s office at Dayton. 7. Students must enroll full-time at the University of Dayton. The University of Dayton American University of Technology Transfer Guide Leading to the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering xiv

132 from the University of Dayton Course of Study AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY International Baccalaureate credits granted for Bacc II (General Sciences): AUT course Credit Hours (CRS) UD Course equivalent MAT CRS MAT CRS MTH 168 TOTAL 6 CRS 4 CRS Pre-engineering courses to be completed at AUT required of all Electrical Engineering students at UD, a total of 69 credits Graduation requirements 135 credits Fourth Semester Third Semester Second Semester First Semester Course Name Course Number Credit Hours UD Course equivalent Credit Hours Western Civilization CST HST 103/198 3 Mechanics PHY PHY Calculus III MAT MTH Chemical Principles CHE CHM 123/123L 3 English Communication I ENG ENG TOTAL CREDITS Course Name Course Number Credit Hours UD Course equivalent Credit Hours Introduction to Political POL Soc Sci EL 3 Science Introduction to Programming CSC EGR Calculus IV MAT MTH English Communication II ENG ENG Public Relations COM CMM 110/111 2 Human Rights HUM REL TOTAL CREDITS Course Name Course Number Credit Hours UD Course equivalent Credit Hours Linear Algebra MAT MTH Ordinary Differential Equations MAT MTH Principles of Electric Circuits EEN ECE Electric Circuits Lab EEN ECE 201L 1 Statics PHY Note Digital Fundamentals EEN ECE Advanced Programming CSC CPS TOTAL CREDITS Course Name Course Number Credit Hours UD Course equivalent Credit Hours Numerical Methods MAT EGR/SCI-EL 3 Digital Fundamentals Lab EEN ECE 215L 2 Microelectronic Circuits EEN ECE Microelectronics Lab EEN ECE 301L 2 Dynamics PHY EGM Drawing & Illustration II ART Arts Studies El 3 TOTAL CREDITS Notes: 1. Students will need to complete both PHY 211 and 311 at AUT to get credits for EGM 213 THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON The following courses should be completed at UD, a total of 66 credits xv

133 Notes: First Semester ECE CR ECE 202L 1 CR ECE CR ECE CR ECE CR ECE 203L 1 CR PHL CR TOTAL CREDITS 18 crs Second Semester ECE CR ECE CR ECE 302L 1 CR ECE CR PHY CR MTH CR ECE 431L 1 CR TOTAL CREDITS 17 crs Third Semester Tech Elective 3 CR ECE CR ECE 401L 1 CR ECE CR ISE CR Tech Elective 3 CR TOTAL CREDITS 15 crs Fourth Semester Tech Electives 3 CR MEE-Thermo CR Gen Ed EL 3 CR Gen Ed EL 3 CR ECE CR CMM CR TOTAL CREDITS 16 crs 1. To qualify for the UD-AUT transfer program, AUT students must complete the courses as outlined in this Transfer Guide. 2. UD will waive EGR 100, ECE More IB credits might transfer depending on final scores. 4. Students may attempt to test out of engineering courses before they start any term. 5. In order to transfer each course, the individual course score must be a C- or higher. 6. This is a guide, however, final approval for admission will be determined at the time of application and by the dean s office 7. Students must enroll full-time at the University of Dayton. The University of Dayton American University of Technology Transfer Guide Leading to the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering xvi

134 from the University of Dayton Course of Study AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY International Baccalaureate credits granted for Bacc II (General Sciences): AUT course Credit Hours (CRS) UD Course equivalent MAT CRS MAT CRS MTH 168 TOTAL 6 CRS 4 CRS Pre-engineering courses to be completed at AUT required of all Mechanical Engineering students at UD, a total of 66 credits Graduation requirements 134 credits First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Course Name Course Credit UD Course Credit Hours Number Hours equivalent Western Civilization CST HST 103/198 3 Mechanics PHY PHY Calculus III MAT MTH Chemical Principles CHE CHM 123/123L 4 English Communication I ENG ENG TOTAL CREDITS Course Name Course Credit UD Course Credit Hours Number Hours equivalent Electricity & Magnetism PHY PHY Microeconomics ECO Soc Sci EL 3 Calculus IV MAT MTH Human Rights HUM REL English Communication II ENG ENG TOTAL CREDITS Course Name Course Credit UD Course Credit Hours Number Hours equivalent History of Art and Design I ART Art Studies EL 3 Ordinary Differential Equations MAT MTH Introduction to Programming CSC EGR Statics PHY EGM Modern Physics PHY PHY TOTAL CREDITS Fourth Semester Course Name Course Credit UD Course Credit Hours Number Hours equivalent Numerical Methods MAT EGR/SCI-EL 3 Dynamics PHY EGM Linear Algebra MAT MTH Graphic Design I GDP MEE 104L/227L 2 Public Relations COM CMM 110/111 2 Philosophy/Religion Gen. Ed. EL 3 TOTAL CREDITS THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON The following courses should be completed at UD, a total of 68 credits xvii

135 First Semester EGM CR MEE CR MEE CR MEE CR ECE 323/323L 4 CR Gen Ed EL 3 CR CMM CR TOTAL CREDITS 17 crs Second Semester MEE CR MEE 312/312L 4 CR MEE CR MEE CR MEE CR Open EL 3 CR TOTAL CREDITS 16 crs Third Semester MEE CR MEE 410/410L 4 CR MEE 427/431L 4 CR MEE CR MEE EL 3 CR MEE CR TOTAL CREDITS 18 crs Notes: Fourth Semester MEE 432/432L 4 CR MEE CR MEE CR MEE EL 3 CR ENG ETHICS 3 CR Open EL 3 CR TOTAL CREDITS 17 crs 1. To qualify for the UD-AUT transfer program, AUT students must complete the courses as outlined in this Transfer Guide. 2. UD will waive EGR 100, MEE More IB credits might transfer depending on final scores. 4. Students may attempt to test out of engineering courses before they start any term. 5. In order to transfer each course, the individual course score must be a C- or higher. 6. This is a guide, however, final approval for admission will be determined at the time of application and by the dean s office 7. Students must enroll full-time at the University of Dayton. The University of Dayton American University of Technology Transfer Guide Leading to the Bachelor of Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton Course of Study xviii

136 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY International Baccalaureate credits granted for Bacc II (General Sciences): AUT course MAT 101 MAT 102 TOTAL Credit Hours (CRS) 3 CRS 3 CRS 6 CRS Pre-engineering courses to be completed at AUT required of all Engineering Technology students at UD, a total of 71 credits Graduation Requirements 132 credits First Semester Course Name Course Number Credit Hours UD Course equivalent Credit Hours Western Civilization CST HST 103/198 3 Mechanics PHY PHY Calculus III MAT MTH Chemical Principles CHE CHM 123/123L 4 English Communication I ENG ENG History of Art and Design ART Art Studies GE 3 TOTAL CREDITS Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester Course Name Course Number Credit Hours UD Course equivalent Credit Hours Statics PHY MCT Public Relations COM CMM 110/111 2 Calculus IV MAT MTH Human Rights HUM REL English Communication II ENG ENG Managerial Finance FIN ET/SCI-EL 3 TOTAL CREDITS Course Name Course Number Credit Hours UD Course equivalent Credit Hours Intro to Programming CSC SET 153L 1 Management Principles MGT IET Managerial Accounting ACC IET Marketing Principles MKT ET/SCI-EL 3 Principles of Electric Circuits EEN ECT Electric Circuits Lab EEN ECT 110L 1 TOTAL CREDITS Course Name Course Number Credit Hours UD Course equivalent Credit Hours Introduction to Psychology PSY Soc. Sci. Elective 3 Graphic Design I GDP MCT 110L 2 Operations Management MGT IET Quantitative Methods for Business BUS IET Decisions Project Management MIS IET Organizational Behavior MGT ET/SCI-EL 3 TOTAL CREDITS THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON The following courses should be completed at UD, a total of 61 credits First Semester xix

137 PHL CRS MGF 108L 1 CR MFG 206L 3 CR MFG 208L 1 CR IET CR IET 230L 1 CR Gen Ed CR TOTAL CREDITS 15 crs Second Semester MCT CR MFG CR MFG 204L 1 CR IET CR IET CR MTH CR PHY 201L 1 CR TOTAL CREDITS 17 crs Third Semester IET CR IET CR IET CR Gen Ed CR ET/SCI-EL CR TOTAL CREDITS 15 crs Fourth Semester IET CR SET CR IET CR ET/SCI-EL CR Gen Ed CR CMM CR TOTAL CREDITS 14crs Notes: 1. To qualify for the UD-AUT transfer program, AUT students must complete the courses as outlined in this Transfer Guide. 2. UD will waive SET 100, SET More IB credits might transfer depending on final scores. 4. Students may attempt to test out of engineering courses before they start any term. 5. In order to transfer each course, the individual course score must be a C- or higher. 6. This is a guide, however, final approval for admission will be determined at the time of application and by the dean s office 7. Students must enroll full-time at the University of Dayton. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BIO 101 Introduction to Biology (3 credits) To study a simplified presentation of basic chemical and biological concepts with the emphasis on human body structures and functions and the common systematic disorders, diseases, and malfunction associated with the different systems and their organs. xx

138 BIO 201 General Biology (3 credits) This course is tailored for health care professions stressing on cell structure and functions, basic life processes, classification of living organisms and their life cycles and the interaction among them. BIO 201L General Biology Laboratory (1 credit) The Laboratory sessions provide a complementary review to the course material in microscopic slides, mounts and simple experiments. The lab material focuses on understanding the structure of the cell and the various tissues contributing to systems. BIO 210 Human Physiology I (3 credits) This course covers the basic anatomical features of the human body and of the different organs in addition to the physiological and functional processes of those organs. Prereq.: BIO 201 BIO 211 Human Physiology II (3 credits) This course is a continuation of the previous course stressing especially on the haemostatic processes of the neural, sensory, hormonal, muscular functions. Prereq.: BIO 210 BIO 245 Genetics (3 credits) It covers the basic principles of molecular genetics stressing on cytogenetics, pharmacogenetics and the analysis of genetic elements and mechanisms. Prereq.: BIO 201 BIO 261 Introductory Biochemistry (3 credits) A study of biomolecules, bioenergetics, biosynthesis and genetic information. Prereq.: CHE 211, CHE 212 CHE 101 Principles of Chemistry I (3 credits) This course is a survey course in chemistry. It involves the study of the fundamentals of chemistry with emphasis on bonding, intermolecular forces, properties of the elements, stoichiometry, physical states of matter, the periodic table, chemical kinetics, and the chemistry of materials. CHE 201 Basic Chemistry (3 credits) This course deals with the atomic theory and the determination of atomic weights and molecular formulas in addition to the concept of mole stressing on the morality, normality, Also, the students will be introduced to the acid-base and oxidation-reduction reactions, properties of gases and liquids, the types of solutions, chemical equilibrium and solubility. It covers also the quantum theory of the atom, the chemical bonds and hybridization. CHE 201L Basic Chemistry Lab (1 credits) This course covers the basic techniques used to assess qualitatively some of the most important chemical substances. CHE 211 Introductory Organic Chemistry (3 credits) This course outlines the basic principles and concepts of organic chemistry including structure, shape, IUPAC nomenclature, stereoisomerisms, properties, basic reactions and synthesis of the different organic groups. Prereq.: CHE 201 CHE 211L Introductory Organic Chemistry Lab (2 credits) It includes experiments dealing with the basic techniques in organic Chemistry as to the synthesis, extraction, chromatography and identification of different groups of organic compounds. Coreq.: CHE 201 CSC 201 Introduction to Information Technology (3 credits) This is a course that explores different computer hardware, software, applications, and cases that demonstrate their impact on different services and industrial firms. Coreq.: ENG 203 CSC 203 Introduction to Computer Science (3 credits) This is an introductory computer science course for undergraduate students. The goal of the course is to communicate systematically the essential and fundamental technical principles in computer science and get the big picture: area of research and development in computer science as well as knowing the basics: terminologies, principles and basic theories. CSC 205 Introduction to Programming (3 credits) This course covers a general introduction to programming, and a general introduction about problem solving. In this course, you will get familiar with functions, loop structures, inputting/outputting functions. At the end of the course the use of pointers is explained in details. CSC 207 Advanced Programming (3 credits)introduction to object-oriented programming: Classes and objects, polymorphism, inheritance. File processing, event driven programming and exception handling. The students will apply software engineering and object-oriented principles to design and implement medium sized problems. Prereq.: CSC 205, MAT 203 CSC 210 Data Structures (3 credits) This course explores the data structure programming with C++ and Visual basic in order to demonstrate their advantages and efficiency in the designing process. The themes to be covered are: Arrays, Pointers, Functions (Recursive and Iterative), Queues, Stacks and Trees. Coreq.: CSC 207, MAT 204 CSC 300 Comp. Org & Assembly Language (3 credits) This course covers an understanding of basic structure of computers and computer organization. The student will be familiar with machine instructions and programs written in assembly language and interface Input/Output ports to a processor. All issues to main programs calling nested subroutines will be also the subject of this course. Prereq.: CSC 205 CSC 313 Computer Graphics (3 credits) Overview of graphics hardware, basic drawing algorithms, 2-D transformations, windowing and clipping, interactive input devices, curves and surfaces, 3-D transformations and viewing, hidden-surface and hiddenline removal, shading and color models, illumination models, image synthesis and computer animation. Prereq.: CSC 210, MAT 205 xxi

139 CSC 314 Database Systems (3 credits) Introduction to basic concepts of DBMS. Entity-Relationship Model. Relational Model and Languages. Implementation of Databases -file Organization, indexing, and hashing. Functional dependencies and normalization. Query processing. Security. Introduction to transaction management - concurrency control and recovery. SQL as a standard for database querying. Prereq.: CSC 210 CSC 320 Internet Programming (3 credits) This course surveys the many technologies that are used to program multitiered, client/server, database-intensive, Web-based applications. Topics include: HTML, Dynamic HTML, client-side and server-side scripting (with JavaScript, VBScript, and Perl), graphics, ecommerce, security, Web servers, databases (including MySQL), CGI (Common Gateway Interface), Active Server Pages (ASP), PHP, XML (extensible Markup Language), and Web Service. Prereq.: CSC 314 CSC 332 Systems Analysis & Design (3 credits) This course introduces the fundamental concepts in system design using both the structured and object-oriented techniques. Topics covered include designing systems starting from user interface design; logical and physical design; program and database design and implementation; maintenance and documentation. Prereq.: CSC 210 CSC 341 Operating Systems (3 credits) This course covers Operating Systems architecture and principles. It starts with a brief historical perspective of the evolution of operating systems over the last fifty years, and then covers the major components of most operating systems. This discussion will cover the tradeoffs that can be made between performance and functionality during the design and implementation of an operating system. Particular emphasis will be given to these major OS subsystems: process management (processes, threads, CPU scheduling, synchronization, and deadlocks), memory management (segmentation, paging, swapping) and file systems. Prereq.: CSC 210, MAT 205 CSC 350 UNIX Programming and Administration (3 credits) This course is primarily about multi-tasking, in which an application consists of several processes (tasks) having to communicate, to synchronize and in competition for one or several sharable resources. After a brief presentation of the problems bound to multitasking, the following C/UNIX functions are presented: process management, signals, pipes, semaphores, shared memory, and message queues. CSC 365 Programming Languages (3 credits) This course presents a comprehensive introduction to the principal features and overall design of both traditional and modern programming languages, as well as the fundamental issues in the design and use of major programming languages. It introduces a few important programming languages with a difference and prepare students to further study of programming languages and develop an appreciation of a programming language as a tool for software construction, in order to evaluate and choose the language that matches a specific problem. Prereq.: CSC 210, MAT 203, 204 CSC 380 Algorithm Analysis & Design (3 credits) Basic techniques for designing and analyzing algorithms: dynamic programming, divide and conquer, prune and search, balancing, upper and lower bounds on time and space costs, worst case and expected cost measures. Data structures such as Balancing Search Tree, disjoint set union/find. A selection of applications such as graph algorithms, pattern matching. NP-Completeness. Approximate and Parallel Algorithms. Prereq.: CSC 210 CSC 400 Theory of Computation (3 credits) Sets, relations and languages; Finite automata; Context-free languages; Turing machines; undecidability; computational complexity; NP-completeness. The topics include the Church Turing thesis, the halting problem, the class, the satisfiability problem, polynomial time reduction, Cook s theorem, NP-complete problems. Prereq.: CSC 210 CSC 408 Computational Geometry (3 credits) Introduction to basic concepts of geometric computing, illustrating the importance of this new field for computer graphics, solid modeling, robotics, databases, pattern recognition, and statistical analysis. Algorithms for geometric problems. Techniques: convex hulls, Voronoi diagrams, intersection problems, multidimensional searching. Prereq.: CSC 210 CSC 409 Advanced Topics in Computer Graphics (3 credits) This course emphasizes the recent applications of computer graphics discussing the computational potentials that allow such applications to materialize and become usable. An understanding of computational geometry is essential to comprehend the basis for such applications and mode of creation. Prereq.: CSC 408 CSC 410 Artificial Intelligence (3 credits) Mathematical logic: Calculus of propositions and calculus of predicates. These topics include the Quine algorithm, the theorem of reduction, the theorem of Davis and Putnam, the principle of resolution. Study of PROLOG and LISP; this includes combinatorial problems such as the tower of Hanoi. Expert Systems: it includes systems such as frames; introduction to robotics. Prereq.: CSC 365 CSC 415 Computer Networks (3 credits) Introduction to data and computer networking, data communication protocols involving a layered set of protocols, e.g., OSI, TCP/IP, LANs and WANs, Data Link standards, Network protocols with emphasis on ATM and IP, introduction to routing, Transport Layer and Application Layer. Prereq.: CSC 341 CSC 416 Computer Networks Lab (1 credit) This course is a lab curse that will attempt to reinforce some of the networking concepts that were taught in INT 215 Introduction to Networking Course. The lab is structured around exercises that highlight topics such as addressing, subnetting, ARP, DHCP, DNS, Remote Access, LAN Switching, Fault Tolerance etc. The course consists of 45 hours of labs. Every week a series of exercises are required to be completed. Lab reports are used to evaluate the students understanding of the material and document the exercises. Students are required to review Introduction to Networking material for each lab. An accompanying text will used and for each exercise the relevant chapters will be given. Prereq.: CSC 415 xxii

140 CSC 417 Software Engineering (3 credits) Introduces the process of software development and the lifecycle, teams, requirement gathering, specification, analysis, design, implementation and testing. Concepts and techniques relevant to the production of large software systems are also covered. Other topics covered include modularity; specification; data abstraction; object modeling; design patterns; and testing. Several programming projects of varying size undertaken by students working individually and in groups. Prereq.: CSC 314 CSC 420 Information Security (3 credits) Security issues in computing, communications, and electronic commerce. Goals and vulnerabilities; legal and ethical issues; basic cryptology; private and authenticated communication; electronic commerce; software security; viruses and other malicious code; operating system protection; trusted systems design; network security; firewalls; policy, administration and procedures; auditing; physical security; disaster recovery; reliability. Prereq.: CSC 341 CSC 423 Wireless Networks (3 credits) This course covers key networking topics, including technology and architecture, network design, types of networks, and applications. It focuses on technical matters, wireless communication technology, wireless networking, and wireless LANs. The course discusses traffic analysis, Fourier analysis, and data link control protocol, spread spectrum, error correction techniques, propagation, and transmission. Prereq.: CSC 415 CSC 425 Human Computer Interaction (3 credits) This course will teach you about the importance of the human-computer interface in software design and development. The objectives of the course are : To facilitate communication between human factors engineers and computer scientists on user interface development projects; To provide the future user interface designer with concepts and strategies for making design decisions; To expose the future user interface designer to tools, techniques, and ideas for interface design; To introduce the student to the literature of human-computer interaction; To stress the importance of good user interface design. Finally we should be able to think different, imagine and create. CSC 428 Advanced Networking (3 credits) This course offers a profound understanding of networking compounding a variety of enhanced tools toward the creation of applications. CSC 430 Information Theory (3 credits) Shannon s theorem. Kraft s and McMillan s inequalities. Optimality and Huffman codes. Information and Entropy. Data compression using ad hoc methods and dictionary-based methods.. Noisy channels and the channel coding theorem. Hamming distance, Gilbert-Varshamov bounds, error correcting codes. Prereq.: CSC 210 CSC 441 Systems & Networks Admin (3 credits) This course covers the best practices of System and Network Administration though theoretical and practical materials and exercises. It examines the major areas of responsibility for system administrators and covering system and network planning, building, configuring and running reliable network/system services, creating security policies and enforcing them and finally maintaining those services. Prereq.: CSC 415 CSC 450 Compilers Design (3 credits) The course covers fundamentals of compiling techniques. Topics include lexical analysis, syntax analysis, syntax-directed translation, type checking, run-time environments, code generation, and code optimization. The students will construct a compiler for a subset of the C language. Prereq.: CSC 400 CSC 454 Logical Specifications (3 credits) Logic and the lambda calculus and their use as declarative languages in computer science. Syntax and semantics of propositional and predicate calculus, higher-order logic and strongly-typed, polymorphic, pure functional programming languages. Rigorous program verification and proving correctness of programs, type inferencing in pure functional programming languages. Applications in artificial intelligence and software engineering. Computational tools, including Haskell and Prolog. CSC 455 Embedded Systems Programming (3 credits) Embedded microprocessors appear in everything around us, including televisions, remote controls, DVDs, PDAs, and routers. Developing software for embedded processors is different than developing standard computer software. The course begins with an introduction to nonreal-time and real-time operating system. Scheduling techniques like rate-monotonic and earliest deadline first are studied. Concurrent programming techniques, such as interrupt handling, buffer management, polling and time outs are introduced. Design, implementation and testing using high level software, such as C. CSC 457 Computational Linguistics (3 credits) Computational linguistics deals with the algorithms, structures and techniques needed to build natural language understanding systems. Syntax, semantics and pragmatics of natural languages. Context-Free Grammars and parsing in Prolog. Logical semantics and higher-order logics in semantic interpretation. Defeasible reasoning in discourse-level ambiguity resolution, such as lexical ambiguity resolution, anaphora resolution and the resolution of quantifier scope ambiguities. CSC 490 Senior Project (4 credits) Introduction to the principles and practice of product design in Computer Science: specification, evaluating design alternatives, technical reports and presentations, and independent design projects. Senior Standing CSC 491 Topics in Computer Science (3 credits) The primary objective of this course is to study topics that are not covered by other courses. The fundamental theory and practice of implementing a complete solution in various fields such as telecommunications, database management, software development, IT deployment strategies and tools, etc.. CSC 600 Project Part 2 (3 credits) xxiii

141 CSI 501 Foundations of Computing Science (3 credits) This is a graduate-level course covering the foundations of computing science including advanced programming, data structures and algorithm analysis, complexity analysis, formal languages, software analysis and design, programming language technologies and paradigms, theory of relational database. This is a condensed course intended for graduate students that lack an undergraduate degree in Computer Science. CSI 502 Foundations of Computing Systems (3 credits) This is a graduate-level course covering the foundations of computing science including digital systems, computer architecture, operating systems, and computer networks. This is a condensed course intended for graduate students that lack an undergraduate degree in Computer Science. CSI 511 Advance Topics in Theory of Computation (3 credits) This course discusses the relationship between languages and machines (the language/machine hierarchy), theory of primitive recursive functions and its relationship to the Universal Turing Machine, Universality Theorem and the Church-Turning Thesis, Computability Theory and Complexity Theory, NP-completeness and PSPACE- completeness. CSI 530 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (3 credits) This course will focus on the principles, notations, methods and tools needed for the production for the production of quality maintainable software using the full power of object orientation. Main topics include: fundamental software engineering principles, how to specify code using abstract data types and classes, how to develop implementations seamlessly and reversibly from specifications, the production of reliable code via contacts, design methods and formal methods for verifying the correctness of industrial strength programs, design patterns/heuristics and implementing complicated business rules in an object-oriented design. CSI 550 Advanced Computer Networks (3 credits) Advanced topics in computer networking covering data link layer: Bridges and Switches, Spanning Tree algorithm, VLANs; Network Layer: Static Routing, Dynamic Routing such as Distance Vector and Link State Protocols, Congestion control, Multicasting, IPv6; Mobile IPv6; Transport layer: UDP and TCP; Application layer. CSI 551 Data Communication Protocols (3 credits) This course examines the design of MAN and WAN. It covers the different protocols and techniques used in such design e.g. X.25, Frame Relay, PPP, Leased Line, ISDN, DSL and ATM. CSI 553 Wireless Networks (3 credits) This course provides a foundation for understanding and building wireless networks. It covers Air interference design; wireless medium characteristics, media access, Wireless network operation: planning, mobility management, radio resources, power management and security. It also covers implementation of cellular telephone and mobile data networks based on CDMA, TDMA, and GSM. Finally, it discusses key wideband local access technologies, emerging Ultra wideband technologies, and Bluetooth. CSI 554 Signaling in Telecommunication Systems (3 credits) This course covers the different signaling used in modern telecommunication systems, such as ISDN, CCITT, Signaling in GSM including MAP, MSSMAP, INAP, CS1. Signaling in VolP: H.323, SIP. CSI 561 Network Security (3 credits) Common network attacks: flooding, buffer-overflow, spoofing and session hijacking. Introduction to cryptography: symmetric (DES, IDEA, BLOWFISH) and public-key (RSA, DIFFIE-HELLMAN). Hash functions, message authentication and digital signatures. Application protocols: Kerberos, PGP and SMIME. SSL and TLS. IPsec and VPNs. Packet filters and Proxies. Network intrusion detection. CSI 596 Directed Studies (3 credits) This is a course designed to allow students to investigate a subject matter in depth. The student selects a topic and an instructor who will supervise the work. It is expected that this course will contain a research component related to the student s research project. CSI 599 Thesis in Computing Science (6 credits) EEN 204 Principles of Electric Circuits (3 credits) Formulation and solution of circuit equations, network theorems, sinusoidal steady-state analysis, simple transients. Prereq.: MAT 204 EEN 220 Digital Fundamentals (3 credits) Number systems, Boolean algebra, minimization procedures, combinational logic functions, introduction to sequential logic design, finite state machines and clocked (synchronous) sequential circuits. Analysis, synthesis and implementation are appropriately emphasized. A course offered by the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Prereq.: MAT 204 EEN 221 Digital Fundamentals Lab (2 credits) Principles of instrumentation and data analysis and the development of methods of experimental analysis for testing theories and hypotheses Prereq.: EEN 220 EEN 222 Digital Signals & Filtering (3 credits) This course deals with Spectrum representation, frequency response, sampling and filtering. In addition, we deal with digital signals/ systems and the corresponding Z transforms. EEN 231 Electric Circuits Laboratory (1 credit) Principles of instrumentation and data analysis and the development of methods of experimental analysis for testing theories and hypotheses. xxiv

142 EEN 311 Electromagnetic Fields I (3 credits) Electrostatic and magnetostatic fields and sources, boundary conditions; introduction to Laplace's and Poisson's equations; quasi-stationary and time-varying fields; Maxwell's equations and circuits concepts. Prereq.: MAT 225 EEN 320 Microprocessor System Design (3 credits) Review of clocked sequential circuits; MSI/LSI devices and applications, including registers, busing, combinational functions; use of microprocessors and logic design using microprocessors. Emphasizes assembly of full functional units into workable systems. Prereq.: EEN 220 EEN 330 Microelectronic Circuits (3 credits) Small and large signal characteristics and models of electronic devices namely Op Amp, diodes, the BJT s and FET s; analysis and design of elementary electronic circuits involving the aforementioned devices. EEN 331 Microelectronics Laboratory (2 credits) ECE 331 Microelectronics Laboratory (2, 2, 0). Study of the characteristics of the electronic components such as Diodes, OP-AMPS, BJTs and FETs. Experiments are reported and circuits will be simulated using Pspice installed in simulation and study room. Prereq.: EEN 330 EEN 340 Signals and Systems (3 credits) Use of Transforms in analysis and design, state-space methods, feedback and communication systems, introduction to stochastic processes. Prereq.: MAT 203, EEN 222 EEN 440 Microprocess. & Digit. Des. Lab (3 credits) This is a course that applies the theoretical studies in microprocessor systems into the MC09B microprocessor and into micro controllers systems. The main focus is on low level programming in addition to C- low level interfaces for PIC programming. Prereq.: EEN 320, EEN 222 EEN 443 Communication Theory (3 credits) The course covers signal transmission, Linear (Amplitude) and exponential (Phase and frequency) continuous wave modulation, pulse modulation, analog communication systems behavior in presence of noise. Heterodyne receiver and FM stereo. Prereq.: MAT 205 EEN 450 Software Engineering I (3 credits) Methods and tools for software specification, design, and documentation. Emphasis on architectural modularity, encapsulation of software objects, and software development processes such as design review, code inspection, and defect tracking. Students working in teams apply these ideas to design and document software products. Study of professional ethics, responsibility, and liability. Prereq.: CSC 400 EEN 460 Computer Architecture (3 credits) Covers basic concepts of computer system design and communication between components, along with current and historical examples of computer architecture. Prereq.: EEN 320 EEN 470 Printed Circuit Board Technology (3 credits) Covers PCB specifications, Designing and Defining PCBs, Manufacturing, Testing, Multilayer Process, Managing the PCB Business. Senior Standing EEN 471 Microcomputers Technology & Devices (3 credits) Covers fundamentals of microcomputers technology and the various types of devices such as handheld pocket personal computers weighing 1 pound or less.. two way wireless messaging. It will cover how PDAs may supplant book-style personal organizers and calendars, as well as allow transmission of personal messages. Prereq.: EEN 320 EEN 480 Telecommunication Tech. (3 credits) This course covers topics in Telephone systems and the various Network/ links currently in operation. In addition Broadband and ATM as well as Cellular/ Mobile Radio Technologies will be investigated. Network design and configuration, Net management and QoS Techniques. Prereq.: EEN 340 EEN 481 Data Transmission and Computer Networks (3 credits) The course covers the principles of data transmission, transmission media (guided and unguided), digital and analog data encoding techniques, Data communication interface and link control. Finally, it covers the three most common types of multiplexing techniques; Frequency Division Multiplexing, Synchronous Time Division Multiplexing, and Asynchronous Time Division Multiplexing. Prereq.: EEN 340 EEN 490 Laboratory Senior Project (4 credits) Special computer engineering projects that require designed and innovation. Advisor Consent EEN 497 Special Topics in Engineering (3 credits) This course covers one or more advanced topics in Engineering. This course is offered only when there is an opportunity to present material not included in the established curriculum; the subjects vary from term to term. EEN 506 Computer Vision (3 credits) Covers the theory, methods and applications of computer vision. Topics include binary machine vision, multi-scale vision, color vision, low-level and high-level vision, 2-D and 3-D vision with both static images and dynamic scenes. Prereq.: MAT 203, MAT 255 ENV 201 Man in the Environment (3 credits) The natural surrounding is basic in the development and survival of Man, yet his trends in development has endangered this earthly space with forces of degradation and pollution. The course highlights the significance of nature and its virtues to human survival as well as the impact of his activity on the environment and ultimately himself. Coreq.: ENG 203 xxv

143 ENV 203 Ecological Systems (3 credits) Introduces the natural systems and the ecological concepts with emphasis on the natural laws that guide the existence and survival of species, treating evolutionary aspects, biodiversity and resources. ENV 220 Air and Air Pollution (3 credits) covers in details the natural composition of air, its significance for the life of all organisms on the planet, means of its pollution and the repercussions of pollution, as well as discussing alternatives and technologies to remedy. ENV 230 Environmental Food Pollutants (3 credits) discusses the importance of natural food in its healthy ingredients and the ways of introducing pollutants into food material from agriculture to processing, while highlighting alternatives particularly of technological advancements. ENV 245 Field and Lab Training on Environmental Issues I (3 credits) will expose the student to the various practical aspects of this program by engaging in intensive training sessions at the source of the topic, to give a view of the situation on the ground. ENV 250 Wildlife Management (3 credits) discusses the importance of wildlife, terrestrial and avifauna, as part of the ecological systems and their contributions, means and values of in-situ and ex-situ management. Prereq.; ENV 203 ENV 270 Pollutant Transmission (3 credits) defines pollutants as environmental hazards, and develops on the variety of pollutant sources that societies are suffering from, and their modes of transmission that makes them widespread and destructive, with an overview on technologies to detect and track pollutants. Prereq.: ENV 220 ENV 280 Water Pollution and Wastewater Management (3 credits) discusses the pollutants of water systems in details and their transmission from source to destination, equally discussing the problem of wastewater and its most developed treatment and management technologies and strategies. Prereq.: WGS 240 ENV 285 Toxicology and Health Hazards (3 credits) All pollutants are result in toxicities that affect the health of man, nature inhabitants and ecological systems. This course highlights their effects, biological accumulation and symptoms discussing the ways of their detection with case studies from around the world. Prereq.: CHE 211 ENV 290 Genetic Resources and Populations (3 credits) are the building blocks of ecosystems and the most affected by the various pollutants and toxic chemicals thrown in the environment. This course introduces the role of these concepts in a natural system and the impact of environmental degradation with technologies that enables their studying. Prereq.: ENV 203, BIO 201 ENV 310 Field Assessment and Monitoring (3 credits) discusses the different concepts employed at gathering data from the field and drawing conclusions, the concept of monitoring in means and measures and mode of evaluation, incorporating modern techniques in software, technologies and theoretical approaches. ENV 320 Biodiversity and Resource Conservation (3 credits) introduces the methodologies and theoretical approaches of conservation of natural assets as well as their applications, effectiveness and results with case studies and examples from around the world, and mode of operation in international and regional bodies. Prereq.: ENV 203, ENV 250 ENV 332 Environmental Impact Assessment (3 credits) introduces the methodologies and theoretical approaches of impact assessment, their usefulness as well as their applications, effectiveness and results with case studies and examples from around the world, and mode of operation in international and regional bodies. Prereq.: ENV 320,340,280 or WGS 240,260,345 ENV 340 Environmental Economics (3 credits) discusses the economical value of the natural systems and their degradation by the various pollutants and means of destruction, the methodologies for assessment and the applications of this field on a global and local scale, introducing agencies involved and studies produced on sequential basis. ENV 350 Urbanism (3 credits) Urban dwelling are main sources of pollutants, thus urban development is confined to rules and regulations that organize human habitation and exercise control over exudation and spread of the effluents. The course introduces the creation and amendment of an urban site under measures that protect environmental health with applications from global and national scales. ENV 355 Field and Lab Training on Environmental Issues II (3 credits) will expose the student to the various practical aspects of this program by engaging in intensive training sessions at the source of the topic, to give a view of the situation on the ground. ENV 360 Renewable Energies and Climate Change (3 credits) treats the need for energy on a global scale and the struggle to develop alternative energy sources that are renewable and environmentally healthy through cutting edge technologies and science in order to reduce the trend in climate change, it reviews also the future threats and the international concern through treaties, international politics and non political interactions ENV 372 Community Health and Public Awareness (3 credits) discusses the health measures shared at level of communities, urban and rural settings, and the tools of approaching communities to disseminate knowledge and allow effective applications of remedies xxvi

144 ENV 380 Sustainable Development (3 credits) in an ever-growing world, sustainability is integral to future development so the adverse environmental impacts would be minimized and the beneficial revenues in cash and kind would be sustained. The course emphasizes the concepts, tools and applications of sustainable development stressing rural development and its importance. ENV 390 Environmental Project (4 credits) is a based on treating a theme related to any of the concepts discussed during the 3 years of study and building a project that finds application in the field with local authorities, communities, natural surroundings, etc. GEOE 201 Geology for Engineers (2 credits) Physical aspects of the science of geology; common rocks and minerals; engineering properties of rocks; earth's processes and structure in solving engineering problems; historical aspects of geology; application of the geology science. GEOE 201L Physical Geology Lab (2 credits) Identification of common minerals and rocks; topographic and geologic maps; landforms and processes; interpretation of aerial photos. Coreq.: GEOE 201 GEOE 220 Mapping and Field Orientation (3 credits) Overview of the basic mapping techniques; basic mapping tools; principles of land surveying and photogrammettry. General orientation in the field related to geological engineering and water resources problems. GEOE 261 Geological Engineering Field Training (4 credits) Recognition of rocks units and geologic structures; measuring attitudes of geologic structures; stratigraphic sections; geological map and cross-sections production; assessment of geological engineering components in the field; report writing. Prereq.: GEOE 201 GEOE 302 Applied Geomorphology (3 credits) Introduction to surficial processes and landforms; Fluvial, aeolian, glacial, karst and coastal zone processes; Interpretation of air photos and maps; applications of the applied geomorphology science in solving problems of geological and geoenvironmental nature. Prereq.: GEOE 201 INT 511 Security Standards and Evaluation Criteria (3 credits) Information security exists in the context of an organization. These are the owners and users of the vulnerable systems and information, and ultimately it is they who suffer from the threats and loss. Over the last few years, a variety of security-related standards have been produced by international standards bodies. This course examines some of the most important of these standards in detail. They are presented within the context of the OSI security architecture. The course also covers existing security evaluation criteria, the current process for evaluating secure systems, and guidelines for managing IT security. INT 513 Multimedia Information (3 credits) Introduction to the past, present, and future of the theory and practice of multimedia information systems. Explores the concepts and methods of the multimedia production cycle comprising the creation, description, retrieval, editing, management, distribution, and reuse of digital media. Gain theoretical background and practical experience to design, and assess digital multimedia information systems. investigate automated media analysis and media asset management as well as current media standards. INT 516 Web Applications and E-Commerce (3 credits) An examination of the concepts, technologies, and applications of electronic commerce. Topics include the world wide web as a platform for electronic commerce; intranets; electronic data interchange; electronic banking and payment systems; security and firewalls; software agents; and the social, legal, and international issues of electronic commerce. Languages and technologies needed to develop software for the Internet and World Wide Web (WWW). Commonly used protocols and standards. Advanced technologies for distributed computation, component-based systems, interoperability with legacy systems, and databases. Principles and technologies for agent-based systems and electronic commerce. MAT 100 College Algebra (4 credits) Real numbers and their properties; first-degree equations and inequalities; exponents and polynomials; operations with rational expressions; radicals, and rational exponents; Quadratic equations, inequalities; equation of a straight line; systems of equations and inequalities; functions; exponential functions; logarithmic functions. Coreq.: ENG 010 MAT 101 Calculus I (3 credits) Functions and graphs; Trigonometric functions; Logarithmic and exponential functions; Rate of change; Limit and continuity; Tangent lines; Derivatives; Differentiation rules; Applications of derivatives: extreme values, graphing functions, optimization and differentials. Prereq.: Placement or MAT100 MAT 102 Calculus II (3 credits) Indefinite integrals; Definite integrals; Techniques of integration: integration by substitution, integration of trigonometric functions, integration of transcendental functions, integration by parts, integration using partial fractions and trigonometric substitutions; Applications of integrals: differential equations, area, and volume; L Hôpital s rule. Prereq.: MAT 101, Coreq.: ENG 010 MAT 203 Calculus III (3 credits) Improper integrals; Sequences; Infinite series; Power series; Taylor and Maclaurin series; Functions of several variables; Partial derivatives; Linearization; The chain rule; Directional derivatives and tangent planes; Extreme values; Lagrange multipliers; Double integrals; Triple integral. Prereq.: MAT 102 MAT 204 Discrete Mathematics (3 credits) Logic; Propositional Equivalences; Predicates and Quantifiers; Methods of Proof; Sets; Functions; Proof Strategy; Mathematical Induction; Recursive Definitions; Permutations and Combinations; Relations and Their Properties; Representing Relations; Equivalence Relations; Introduction to graphs; Graph Terminology; Introduction to Trees. Prereq.: MAT 101 xxvii

145 MAT 205 Linear Algebra (3 credits) Matrices and their properties; Methods for solving systems of linear equations; Gaussian and Gauss-Jordan elimination; Vector spaces and subspaces; Inner product spaces; Gram-Schmidt process; determinants and their properties; Cramer s rule; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; Diagonalization; Linear transformation. Prereq.: MAT101, Coreq.: ENG 020 MAT 221 Calculus for Applied Math for Business (3 credits) Equations of straight lines; Matrices: matrix operations, matrix inversion; Cramer s rule; Quadratic functions; Exponential and logarithmic functions; Demand and supply functions; Revenue; Cost; Profit; Compound interest; Derivatives; Marginal functions; Integration of functions of one variable. Prereq.: MAT 100 or placement MAT 225 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) First-order equations: Exact, Separable, Linear, Bernoulli; Higher-order linear differential equations; Homogeneous equations with constant coefficients; Non-homogeneous equations; Undetermined coefficients; Variation of parameters; The Cauchy-Euler Equation; Power series solutions. Prereq.: MAT 102, Coreq.:ENG 020 MAT 315 Numerical Methods (3 credits) Error definitions, round-off errors; The Taylor Series; The bisection method; The false position method; Simple fixed-point iteration, The Newton-Raphson method; The Secant method; Muller s method; Gauss elimination; Least squares regression; Interpolating polynomials; Numerical integration. Prereq.: MAT 102 MAT 600 Calculus for Economics (2 credits) NUTR 211 Food and Nutrition (3 credits) Basic nutrition concepts applied to the needs of individuals, families and communities. The food sources, digestion, metabolism, functions and requirements of basic nutrients are covered. Prereq.: BIO 201 NUTR 231 Introductory Food Chemistry (3 credits) Basic principles of food science and food preparation. Prereq.: NUTR 211, CHE 211 NUTR 231L Food Composition Laboratory (1 credit) Application of food preparation principles. Coreq.: NUTR 231 NUTR 251 Introduction to Health Administration (3 credits) Overview of health care organizations and channels of distribution emphasizing reimbursement and the role of third party payers. International and U.S. health care trends are reviewed. NUTR 331 Food Microbiology (3 credits) Examines the importance of microorganisms in food processing, spoilage and preservation; the role of microorganisms in fermentation and production of protein, enzymes and other products; food as vehicle of infection and intoxication. Prereq: NUTR 231 NUTR 331L Food Microbiology Laboratory (1 credit) The microbiology lab focuses on the techniques used in identifying microorganisms and their applications to define a food contaminant. NUTR 322 Food Processing (3 credits) Principles of food spoilage, food preservation, and the different methods of food processing. Prereq.: BIO 261, NUTR 331 NUTR 322L Food Processing Laboratory (1 credit) Laboratory exercises in food preservation and food processing. Coreq.: NUTR 322 NUTR 340 Foundations in Foodservice Systems (3 credits) History of foodservice, types of operation, the systems approach, menu planning, development and implementation and related topics. Prereq.: NUTR 331 NUTR 345 Human Nutrition (3 credits) Nutrient utilization and requirements of human throughout the life cycle. Prereq.: NUTR 211 NUTR 351 Science of Food Preparation (3 credits) Basic Food preparation skills. The relationship between structure, composition and nutritive value of foods. Prereq.: NUTR 322 NUTR 361 Principles of Clinical Nutrition (3 credits) Introduction to the nutritional management of disease, medical terms, assessment, interviewing and counseling skills. Prereq.: NUTR 345 NUTR 361L Clinical Nutrition Laboratory (1 credit) Self-study modules, case studies, reports and discussions. Coreq.: NUTR 361 NUTR 370 MalNutrition (3 credits) Metabolic and physiological alterations of disease processes. Modification of normal diets to treat specific diseases. Development of Nutrition care plans. Prereq.: NUTR 345 NUTR 373 Research in Health Sciences (3 credits) It includes the discussion of recent findings in public health studies and their application. It involves as well assignments of research and field survey on the applications of health sciences to improve public health. xxviii

146 NUTR 380 BS Project (3 credits) A senior project to conclude a BS study in nutrition and dietetics, involving research in a domain of nutritional sciences with field study. Prereq.: NUTR 345 PHY 101 Physics I (3 credits) Elements of vector calculus, position, velocity and acceleration. Motion in one and two dimensions. Dynamics of point particles, Newton s laws, gravitation, concept of force, freely falling objects, projectile motion, circular motion. Work, energy and power. Kinetic and potential energy. Conservation of total energy. PHY 203 Rigid Body Mechanics (3 credits) Vector representation of forces and moments; general three-dimensional theorems of statics; free bodies; two-and three-dimensional statically determinate frames; centroids and moments of inertia of areas. Absolute motion of a particle; motion of rigid bodies; rotating axes and the Coriolis component of acceleration; Newton's laws applied to translating and rotating rigid bodies; principles of work and energy and impulse and momentum in translation and rotation; moments of inertia of masses. Prereq.: MAT 203 PHY 310 Modern Physics for Engineers (3 credits) The course will cover the physics laws of special relativity; quantum mechanics; solid state physics, particle physics. It also covers the engineering side and application of these laws from global positioning systems, lasers, quantum engineering, to nuclear magnetic resonance PHY 320 Fluids, Waves & Optics (3 credits) Traveling and standing waves, the wave equation, fluids dynamics, sound and light, geometric and physical optics. Prereq.: MAT 225 PHY 421 Semiconductor Electronics Devices (3 credits) Introduction to quantum mechanics, crystal properties and growth of semiconductors, energy bands in solids, charge carriers in semiconductors, excess carriers in semiconductors, and introduction to diodes and transistors. Prereq.: PHY 320 or Equivalent PHY 422 Opto-Electronics Devices (3 credits) The course covers Dielectric Waveguides and Optical Fibers, Light Emitting Diodes, Stimulated Emission Devices Lasers. Photodetectors. Photovoltaic Devices. Polarization and Modulation of Light. Prereq.: PHY 421 or permission of instructor PHY 440 Integrated Circuit Fabrication Technology (3 credits) A treatment of the theory and processes involved in the fabrication of integrated circuits. PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits ) Refer to the Department of Psychology. STA 211 Statistics for Business (3 credits) Covers basic statistical techniques emphasizing business and economic applications. Topics covered include graphical and numerical data summary techniques, elementary probability theory, probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, and simple regression. Prereq.: MAT 221 STA 315 Probability and Statistics (3 credits) Basic statistical techniques emphasizing engineering and science applications. Topics covered include graphical and numerical data summary techniques, population models, probability theory, probability distributions, mathematical expectation, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple regression, statistical quality control. Prereq.: MAT 203 WGS 210 Soil Science (3 credits) Introduces a general understanding of the types, chemistry, physics and evolution of soils. It also discusses the importance of soil as a resource and as an integral component in an array of fields from agriculture to engineering, water resources, geoenvironmental implications, etc. WGS 215 Lab and Field Techniques in Soils (1 credits) Elaborates on methodologies for data gathering of soil related information focusing on laboratory techniques and field surveys. WGS 220 Applied Hydrology (3 credits) Hydrologic cycle; surface run- off; rainfall distribution in space and time; moving storms; rainfall-runoff relations; surface runoff systems models; watershed management; evaporation, evapotranspiration, and infiltration; hydrology of arid watersheds. WGS 230 Groundwater Hydrology (3 credits) Hydrologic cycle; water budget; groundwater movement; Darcy's law; permeability and transmisivity; salt water intrusion; well hydraulics; flow in the unsaturated zone; groundwater contamination; sources of contamination; contamination migration in groundwater. WGS 240 Aquatic Ecology (3 credits) Explores the principles of water masses as life supporting systems, the basics of aquatic ecosystems, the diversity of life, natural balance, sustainability of such systems, and their significance as resources. WGS 260 Marine Ecology (3 credits) Studies marine waters as viable systems exploring the particularities of these systems and the influence of these particularities of promotion of life. It also touches on the direct and indirect significance of these natural media to Man. Prereq.: WGS 301 WGS 290 Water, Politics and Law (3 credits) Water bodies are very important for basic survival supplying potable water, and for prosperous economies from navigation to trade. Most of the water bodies on the planet are shared among countries or at least share some factors in their development, replenishment and use. For these reasons, they are fruitful material for political agendas and national and international laws, which will be explored in this course. xxix

147 WGS 310 Soil Contamination and Reclamation (3 credits) Defines the means and factors that polute soils and modify their natural properties. It addresses the re-establishment of original characters of contaminated soils. Prereq.: WGS 210, WGS 215 WGS 321 Water Pollutants (3 credits) Addresses means, factors and components that induce changes in the natural properties of water from biological to physical and chemical. Prereq.: CHE 211 WGS 322 Water Chemistry Lab (2 credits) Treats the analytical methods that provide data on the chemistry of water and the usefulness of the data acquired. Prereq.: CHE 211 WGS 345 Land Reclamation and Sustainable Use (3 credits) discusses use of land bodies and their influence on watersheds, catchments and groundwater storage as well as sustainable use of land and water masses for all needs from household to agriculture to waterbodies as rivers, oceans, etc. Prereq.: GEOG 302, WGS 220 WGS 350 Water Resource Conservation (2 credits) Having established a good background on the possibilities of use and abuse of the water and geological resources, this course offers a view on the preventive means to counteract exploitation and degradation of these resources, as well as their sustainable use and the importance of the conservation of their properties. WGS 365 Water and Wastewater Quality (3 credits) Principles and applications of analysis of solids. Organic load, dissolved oxygen, disinfectants, nutrients, trace metals, trace organic compounds and microorganisms; water quality standards; routine and detailed physical, chemical and biological laboratory testing. Prereq.: CHE 211, WGS 321 WGS 370 Field and Lab Techniques in Surface Hydrology (2 credits) Lab and field methods for the assessment of the components of the hydrologic cycle, including precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, evapotranspiration, run-off and infiltration. WGS 380 Technologies for Assessment and Monitoring (2 credits) is organized in the form of research topics to explore technological innovations and input of technologies in the study, monitoring and assessment of resources. WGS 385 Environmental Aqueous Geochemistry (3 credits) Chemical quality of surface and ground waters in the environment; chemical pollution of groundwater; interaction between water and the geologic setting; quantitative methods in geochemical analysis; water analysis. Prereq.: CHE 211 xxx