RAFIK HARIRI UNIVERSITY

StudentCatalogue 20132014

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RHUCALENDAR1314 UNIVERSITYADMINISTRATION ABOUTRHU HISTORY MISSION,VISION,ANDGOALS LOCATIONANDCLIMATE DIRECTIONSANDMAP PROGRAMSANDDEGREESAWARDED COOPERATIVEEDUCATIONPROGRAM ADMISSIONS ADMISSIONTOUNDERGRADUATESTUDIES ENGLISHLANGUAGEPROFICIENCYREQUIREMENTS ADMISSIONTOGRADUATESTUDIES DEADLINESFORGRADUATEAPPLICATIONS REGISTRATION REGISTRATIONPROCEDURE NATIONALSOCIALSECURITYFUND(NSSF) PASSPORTSANDVISAS DISCLOSUREOFSTUDENTRECORDS ACADEMICS ACADEMICYEAR ATTENDANCE COOPREQUIREMENTS DROPANDADDPERIOD EQUIVALENCE,EXEMPTION,SUBSTITUTION,TRANSFERCREDITS EXAMINATIONPERIOD GRADINGSYSTEM MAXIMUMNUMBEROFCREDITSPERSEMESTER STUDENTRECORDS REPEATEDCOURSES GRADEAPPEALS ACADEMICPERFORMANCE CONTINUOUSENROLLMENTPOLICY GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS GENERALREQUIREMENTSFORGRADUATION MAXIMUMPERIODFORGRADUATION CLEARANCEANDGENERALDEPOSITREFUND RESIDENCY
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FEESANDEXPENSES TUITIONANDFEES20132014 PAYMENTOFTUITIONFEES DEFERRALS REFUNDPOLICY CAMPUSSUPPORTSERVICES BOOKSTORE CAFETERIA DORMITORYFACILITY GYMNASIUMFACILITY INFIRMARY LOCKERS LECTUREHALL NSSFANDSTUDENTINSURANCE PARKINGSERVICES PHOTOCOPYINGCENTER SHUTTLESERVICE INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYSERVICESANDLEARNINGSUPPORT INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYSERVICES RHUCOMPUTINGANDTECHNICALFACILITIES RHUENGLISHLEARNINGCENTER RHULIBRARY SCHOLARSHIPANDFINANCIALSUPPORT UNDERGRADUATESCHOLARSHIPS GRADUATESCHOLARSHIPS WORKSTUDYFINANCIALAIDPROGRAMWSFA DEFERREDPAYMENTPROGRAMDP STUDENTLIFE ATHLETICS CLUBSANDSOCIETIES NEWSTUDENTORIENTATIONPROGRAM STUDENTCONDUCTPOLICY FRESHMANPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSFORADMISSIONTOTHEFRESHMANCLASS FRESHMANPROGRAMATRHU COURSEREQUIREMENTS FRESHMANCOURSES RULESFORJOININGRHUCOLLEGES ACADEMICPROBATION

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COLLEGEOFBUSINESSADMINISTRATION MAJORSOFFEREDBYTHECOLLEGE COURSECOMPLETIONFORELIGIBILITYOFBBADEGREE COOPREQUIREMENTS MINORINBUSINESSADMINISTRATION GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS TRANSFERRINGTOTHECOLLEGEOFBUSINESSADMINISTRATION COLLEGEOFENGINEERING DEPARTMENTOFELECTRICALANDCOMPUTERENGINEERING DEPARTMENTOFMECHANICALANDMECHATRONICSENGINEERING DEPARTMENTOFCIVILANDENVIRONMENTALENGINEERING COOPREQUIREMENTS GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS TRANSFERRINGTOTHECOLLEGEOFENGINEERING COLLEGEOFSCIENCEANDINFORMATIONSYSTEMS MAJORSOFFEREDBYTHECOLLEGE COURSECOMPLETIONFORELIGIBILITYOFBSDEGREE COURSEREQUIREMENTS COOPREQUIREMENTS GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS TRANSFERRINGTOTHECOLLEGEOFSCIENCEANDINFORMATIONSYSTEMS DEPARTMENTOFLANGUAGESANDHUMANITIES COURSEOFFERINGSANDSERVICES RHUENGLISHLEARNINGCENTER INTENSIVEENGLISHPROGRAM GRADUATESTUDIES COLLEGEOFBUSINESSADMINISTRATION COLLEGEOFENGINEERING COURSESDESCRIPTIONS FACULTYLIST

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RHUCALENDAR1314
FALLSEMESTER
MonTue WedThu WedFri MonFri ThuSun Mon MonTue TueThu TueFri Mon MonFri Wed Fri Fri MonFri Wed ThuFri Fri MonWed MonFri Wed Wed Jul89 Jul1011 Jul17Aug2 Jul22Aug2 Aug811 Sep2 Sep910 Oct1517 Nov58 Nov4 Nov1115 Nov13 Nov15 Nov22 Dec213 Dec4 Dec56 Dec13 Dec1618 Dec1620 Dec25 Jan1 OrientationSessions/NewStudentsFall2013 RegistrationforNewStudents PaymentofFall2013TuitionandFeesforContinuingStudents PaymentofFall2013TuitionandFeesforNewStudents EidElFitr/Holiday* ClassesBegin DropandAddPeriod EidAlAdha/Holiday* AdvisingWeek/Spring2014forContinuingstudents HijraNewYear/Holiday* RegistrationWeek/Spring2014forContinuingstudent AshouraDay/Holiday* LastDaytoWithdrawfromCourses IndependenceDay/Holiday PaymentofSpring2014TuitionandFeesforContinuingStudents OrientationSessions/NewStudentsSpring2014 RegistrationforNewStudents/Spring2014 LastDayofClasses PaymentofSpring2014TuitionandFeesforNewStudents FinalExaminationsPeriod Christmas/Holiday NewYear/Holiday

SPRINGSEMESTER
Mon Mon Tue MonTue Sun Fri MonFri MonFri Tue Mon ThuFri FriWed Wed Wed Thu MonFri SatSun Jan6 Jan13 Jan14 Jan2021 Feb9 Feb14 Mar1014 Mar1721 Mar25 Mar31 Apr1025 Apr1823 Apr30 Apr30 May1 May59 May1718 ArmenianChristmas/Holiday ProphetsBirthday/Holiday* ClassesBegin DropandAddPeriod SaintMaroonsDay/Holiday H.E.P.MRafikAlHaririCommemorationDay AdvisingWeek/SummerFall2014forContinuingstudent RegistrationWeek/SummerFall2014forContinuingstudent AnnunciationDay/Holiday LastDaytoWithdrawfromCourses PaymentofSummerSessionI2014TuitionandFeesforAllStudents Easter/Latin&GreekOrthodox/Holiday LastDayofClasses Fall2014FinancialAidApplicationsSubmissionDeadline LaborsDay/Holiday FinalExaminationsPeriod CommencementWeekend

SUMMERSESSIONI
Mon Mon Wed WedWed Thu Thu Sat May12 May19 May21 Jun418 Jun12 Jun26 July5 CoopWorkExperienceBegins ClassesBegin DropandAddPeriod Payment of Summer Session II 2014 Tuition and Fees for Continuing Students LastDaytoWithdrawfromCourses/Coop ClassesEnd** CoopWorkExperienceEnds

SUMMERSESSIONII
Mon Mon Wed WedFri TueThu Thu Thu Sat Jun30 Jul7 Jul9 Jul23Aug8 Jul2931 Aug7 Aug21 Aug23 CoopWorkExperienceBegins ClassesBegin DropandAddPeriod PaymentofFall2014TuitionandFeesforContinuingStudents EidElFitr/Holiday* LastDaytoWithdrawfromCourses/Coop ClassesEnd** CoopWorkExperienceEnds

*Tentativedatespendingmoonsightings. **Thelastclasssessionisscheduledtobethefinalexamsession. Anychangesinpublicandreligiousholidaysshallbereflectedonourcalendarinduetime.

UNIVERSITYADMINISTRATION
Dr.AbdulRahmanA.Arkadan,President Dr.TouficHijazi,VicePresidentforAcademicAffairs Mr.NajibArabi,VicePresidentforAdministration Mr.HishamKobrosli,VicePresidentforDevelopment

ACADEMICAFFAIRS
Dr.TouficHijazi,VicePresidentforAcademicAffairs

CollegeofBusinessAdministration
Dr.RagyDarwish,ActingDean

CollegeofEngineering
Dr.RidaNuwayhid,Dean

CollegeofScienceandInformationSystems
Dr.MahmoudHalablab,Dean

AdmissionsOffice
Ms.SawsanSheikhYounes,AssociateDirectorofAdmissions

RegistrarsOffice
Ms.NidalF.Khalaf,Registrar

ADMINISTRATION
Mr.NajibArabi,VicePresidentforAdministration

CampusSupportServices
Mr.AhmadSabehAyoun,DirectorofCampusSupportServices

HumanResources
Ms.DorriahItaniNaboulsi,HumanResourcesCoordinator

Landscaping
Mr.WassimHashisho,LandscapingManager

SatelliteCampuses
Mr.AdnanSheikhYounes,NorthandBekaaCampusesLiaisonManager

DEVELOPMENT
Mr.HishamKobrosli,VicePresidentforDevelopment

InformationTechnology
Mr.WassimMallah,InformationTechnologyManager Mr.AbdulGhaniElBaba,InformationTechnologySecurityManager Mr.HaithamBarakeh,InformationTechnologyHelpDeskCoordinator

Library
Ms.JamalTabbara,DirectorofRHULibraries

StudentAffairs
Ms.RafalAlTabbaaKhayat,StudentAffairsManager

FINANCE
Mr.IbrahimShatila,FinanceManager Ms.RaniaBsat,AssistantFinanceManager Ms.SobhiyaDoughaili,SeniorAccountant

BEKAACAMPUS
Dr.AhmadElHajj,DirectorofBekaaCampus Dr.MohamadTaha,AssistantDeanforAcademics

NORTHCAMPUS
Dr.BassamElJaam,DirectorofNorthCampus Dr.AbdMohamadArkadan,AssistantDeanforAcademics

ABOUTRHU
HISTORY
The establishment of an educational institution, accessible financially and geographically to all, was a pressing dream for H.E. PM Rafik Hariri. In the early 1980s, PM Hariri chose Kfarfalous, an area between the South, Bekaa, and the mountains, to be the location for establishing a hospital and a universityincollaborationwiththeUniversityofSaintJoseph.However,the1982Israeliinvasionledto thevirtualdestructionoftheuniversityandthetheftofitsequipment. In1984,thedreamtookadifferentturnthroughtheestablishmentoftheRafikHaririFoundation(RHF), anonprofitorganizationwhosemajorgoalwastoprovidetheLebaneseyouthwithachanceforhigher education in local and international universities. Around 33,000 Lebanese students benefited from the University Loan Program of the Rafik Hariri Foundation, and pursued their education in Lebanon, Europe,NorthAfrica,andNorthAmerica. The end of the civil war in Lebanon led the Rafik Hariri Foundation to revive the dream of establishing an affordable, accessible university. The undertaking of such a project required the help of experts in a country that has made great strides in the field of education. Although several educationally advanced countries were considered, experts from Canada were eventually chosen for this collaboration. The programs of study at Rafik Hariri University were developed in association with a number of Canadian institutions,includingtheCanadianBureauofInternationalEducation(CBIE),theCanadianInternational DevelopmentAgency(CIDA),CapilanoUniversityandMemorialUniversity. Rafik Hariri University, whose aim is to provide affordable, high quality education and to supply knowledgeableandcompetentgraduatestomeetLebaneseandregionaljobmarketdemands,became a reality and opened its doors for the first time on September 15, 1999, with the College of Business Administration, according to Presidential Decree 1947. It opened with a student population of 75 students. After its Colleges of Engineering and Science and Information Systems were established,RHU wasgranteduniversitystatusonJune19,2006,byDecreeNumber17192.

MISSION,VISION,ANDGOALS
MissionandVisionStatements
Rafik Hariri University was established with the vision of offering quality affordable higher education to all.Ourmissionistofosterpersonalandprofessionalexcellence,andthedevelopmentofleadershipas expressedinservicetoothersforthecommonbenefitofhumanity. RHU aspires to equip students with the knowledge and proficiency necessary for future success in the workplaceandeffectivecompetitionintheglobalcommunity.

EducationalLeadership
RHUisaleaderinsettingtrendsandshapingeducationinLebanonandtheMiddleEastthroughendless endeavourstousecuttingedgetechnologyandresponsiveteachingmethods. RHU employs 21stcentury educational strategies. It enhances students ability to explore the learning environment,applytheirknowledgeanddevelopcriticalthinkingskillsinordertobecomeindependent lifelong learners. Students work in groups to solve real world problems (case studies). This mode of learning enhances communication skills and enables students to adapt to teamwork involving decision making and leadership. This education is complemented by real world experience in the workplace throughtheCooperativeEducation(Coop)Program.

COOPProgram
The Cooperative Education Program is a distinctive and unique specialty of RHU. Coop combines classroomlearningwithworkexperiencetoassiststudentsinapplyingtheirknowledgeandskills.

LOCATIONANDCLIMATE
RHUislocatedinMechref,Damour,20kilometerssouthofBeirut.Thecampussitsonahilloverlooking the Mediterranean Sea, above the Mechref Village, a residential project with altitudes ranging from 30 to560metersabovesealevel.TheclimateismoderatelycoldfromDecembertoMarchandmoderately hotfromJunetoSeptember. The54,000m2campushasninemainbuildings.Sevenbuildings areusedforeducationalpurposes,one fortheadministration,andoneforfacultyandstudentresidences. ThelushgreennessoftheRHUcampuscreatesarefreshingambienceandprovidesfurtherincentivefor studentstopursuetheiracademicgoals.Thegreenlawnsprovideamplespaceforstudentstocatchup oncoursework,relax,orsocialize.Themosaicofblue,green,andwhiteabluesky,greenlawns,and whitebuildingsoftheRHUcampusisitselfsplendour.

DIRECTIONSANDMAP
FromBeirut
TaketheBeirutSaidaHighwaysouth(towardsSaida) TaketheDamourmainexit(towardsDeirAlQamar) Goleftontheroundabout(followtheMechrefVillageroadsign) Drivefor300meters TakearightattheMechrefVillagemaingate FollowtheRHUsignsleadingtoCampus

FromSaida
TaketheBeirutSaidaHighwaynorth(towardsBeirut) TaketheDamourmainexit(towardsDeirAlQamar) Goleftontheroundabout(followtheMechrefVillageroadsign) Drivefor300meters TakearightattheMechrefVillagemaingate FollowtheRHUsignsleadingtoCampus

RHU
StJoseph
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Mechref Club

MainGate

MechrefVillage

Damour Exit
OldSaidaRoad

Beirut Saida

The Rafik Hariri University launched its academic programs in its two new campuses in the academic year20092010.ThetwonewcampusesarelocatedintheBekaaJibJannineandTripoli.

PROGRAMSANDDEGREESAWARDED
In the 20132014 academic year, RHU has three colleges: the College of Business Administration, the College of Engineering, and the College of Science and Information Systems. Each college offers undergraduate programs, and the College of Business Administration and Engineering offer graduate degrees through the Masters degree level. All degrees are recognized by the Lebanese Government. These degrees are officially accredited and recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education (accreditationnumber17192).

UndergraduateStudies
Freshman Program TheFreshmanProgramisequivalenttotheprogramoftheLebaneseHighSchool;ithastwotracks:Arts andScience. College of Business Administration CBAgrantsBachelorofBusinessAdministrationdegreesinthefollowingprograms: Accounting/Finance BusinessComputing Management Marketing College of Engineering CEawardsBachelorofSciencedegreesinthefollowingprograms: ElectricalEngineering ComputerandCommunicationsEngineering ElectronicsEngineeringBioinstrumentation MechanicalEngineering MechatronicsEngineering CivilandEnvironmentalEngineering

College of Science and Information Systems CSISgrantsBachelorofSciencedegreesinthefollowingprograms: ComputerScience GraphicDesign ManagementInformationSystems(Planned) SoftwareEngineering(Planned)

GraduateStudies
College of Business Administration TheCollegeofBusinessAdministrationlauncheditsgraduateprogramintheacademicyear20082009. Graduate students joining the College of Business Administration can earn a Masters of Business Administration(MBA)degreeinthefollowingprograms: GeneralManagement Accounting/Finance Marketing College of Engineering The College of Engineering launched its graduate program at the beginning of the 20062007 academic year. Graduate students joining the College of Engineering can earn a Masters of Science (MS) degree inthefollowingprograms: ComputerandCommunicationsEngineering ElectricalEngineering ElectronicsEngineeringBioinstrumentation MechanicalEngineering MechatronicsEngineering CivilEngineering

COOPERATIVEEDUCATIONPROGRAM
RationaleandGoals
In 1999, Rafik Hariri University pioneered its Coop Program in Lebanon in collaboration with several Canadian institutions of higher education. Cooperative Education is an integrated approach to higher education, enabling students to combine postsecondary studies with practical experience in their chosen fields. Twenty years of successful partnership between classroom education and business experience in Canada allowed the employer to become a partner in educating and shaping future productivemembersofsociety.ThissuccessledRHUtoadoptthismodel. Students graduating from postsecondary institutions will face profound social, technological, and economic changes; the Cooperative Education Program prepares students to face up to these rapidly changing global conditions. Through Coop, employers share the responsibility with educators of molding and guiding the training of the very people they will employ. Through this partnership, students develop into welltrained graduates, ready to assume careers in the dynamic and demanding Lebaneseandregionaljobmarkets.

Significance
Coop offers benefits to all involvedstudents, institutions, and employers. Students benefits from Co opthrough: Clarificationofcareergoals Increasedrelevanceoflearningandmotivationforstudy Selfreliance,selfconfidenceandresponsibility
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Interpersonalandcommunicationskills Contactswithpotentialemployers Feedbackthroughperformanceassessment Marketablejobskillsthatincreaseemploymentchances Exposuretopracticalaspectsofastudentsmajorstudy CVenrichmentwithworkexperience

ADMISSIONS
New students can apply to RHU undergraduate or graduate programs. Applications for admission are available at the Admissions Offices of each campus or can be downloaded from RHU web site: www.rhu.edu.lb

ADMISSIONTOUNDERGRADUATESTUDIES
NewstudentscanapplyforadmissiontoaprogramofstudyatthecollegesofRHU CollegeofBusinessAdministration CollegeofEngineering CollegeofScienceandInformationSystems FreshmanProgram

CriteriaforAdmission
RHU targets students with high scholastic achievement and intellectual abilities. This is achieved through careful examination of the applicants academic record and her/his SAT I or Entrance Examinationsscores.

AdmissionattheFreshmanLevel
Students planning to join the freshman class must enroll in either the Freshman Arts Program (for the College of Business Administration and the College of Science and Information Systems Graphics Design major) or the Freshman Science Program (for the College of Engineering or College of Science and Information Systems). Upon successful completion of the Freshman Program, the student is entitled to be promoted to the sophomore class after satisfying the requirements of the Lebanese MinistryofHigherEducationandRHU. ApplicantswhomightqualifyforadmissiontotheFreshmanProgramarethefollowing: 1 Holders of a High School Diploma: All applicants to the freshman class must hold a high school certificate based on 12 years of schooling, starting with Grade One awarded by a government or private school and recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education. High school diplomas or certificates that are based on less than 12 years of schooling starting with Grade One are not recognized. 2 GeneralCertificateof Education (GCE): ApplicantswithAlevelswhohavecompletedaminimumof five subjects at the Ordinary Level and one subject at the Advanced Level or two Advanced SupplementaryLevels(AS)excludinglanguages. To apply for admissions to the Freshman Program,the student needs to submit an undergraduate applicationalongwiththefollowingdocuments: a. HighschoolGrades(10,11and12). b. SAT I score reports for nonLebanese applicants and SAT I and SAT II score reports for Lebaneseapplicants(originalnationalityLebanese). c. Score report in the English language proficiency exam (SAT I Writing Section OR TOEFL OR IELTS). Before joining the Freshman Program, Lebanese applicants must submit official permission to join the freshman class from the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education. They are also required to submit SAT I score reports before joining the Freshman Program and SAT II score reports during the freshman year. TheEquivalenceCommitteeoftheLebaneseMinistryofHigherEducationspecifiesaminimumscoreof 2600 for Freshman Arts and 2750 for Freshman Science for the six subjects of SAT I and SAT II combined.

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FreshmanArtsapplicantsmusttakeMathICandanyothertwosubjects. FreshmanScienceapplicantsmusttakeMathIICandtwosciencesfromBiology,ChemistryorPhysics. Upon completion of the Freshman Program at RHU, Lebanese students will not be able to declare a major and join the sophomore class until they provide evidence of having received the equivalence of the freshman year with the Lebanese official high school from the Equivalence Committee of the LebaneseMinistryofHigherEducation.

AdmissionattheSophomoreLevel
Applicants who qualify for admissions to the Sophomore Program are holders of the following certificates: 1 LebaneseOfficialHighSchool(allsections) 2 LebaneseTechnicalOfficialHighSchool.Applicantscanchoosecollegesandmajorsinthesamearea of specialization as their technical degrees or as specified by the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education. 3 Foreign Secondary Level Certificate equivalent to the Lebanese Official High School such as the Official Secondary Certificates from Arab Countries, French Baccalaureate, International BaccalaureateandtheGermanAbitur. 4 GeneralCertificateof Education (GCE): ApplicantswithAlevelswhohavecompletedaminimumof three subjects at the Ordinary Level in addition to two subjects at the Advanced Level or four AdvancedSupplementarysubjects(AS)excludinglanguages. To apply for admissions to the sophomore program,the student needs to submit an undergraduate applicationalongwiththefollowingdocuments: a. HighschoolGrades(10,11and12). b. SATIscorereportsORRHUEntranceExams. c. Score report in an English language proficiency exam (SAT I Writing Section OR TOEFL OR IELTS). d. CertifiedcopyoftheLebaneseOfficialHighSchooloritsequivalent. RHUEntranceExamsfortheSophomoreProgramarethefollowing: SATIscores(Math+Criticalreading) OR RHUEntranceExams: MathematicsExamfortheCollegeofBusinessAdministration MathematicsandPhysicsExamsfortheCollegeofEngineering Mathematics Exam for the College of Science and Information Systems for the Computer Science major RHUAptitudeExamfortheGraphicDesignmajor RHU Entrance Exams take place on RHU campus. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office for examdates.

AdmissionasTransferStudent
Transfer applicants from other universities are reviewed on a casebycase basis to determine their eligibilityforadmissionandtodecideonwhatcreditswilltransfer. TransferstudentsfallingunderanyofthefollowingcategoriesareexemptedfromRHUEntranceExams: ApplicantstransferringfromotherrecognizeduniversitiestoRHU. Holdersofapostsecondarydegree(e.g.TS) Transfer applicants must submit an official transcript of grades and the catalogue from the previous university attended along with the application for admission. Evaluation of credits is usually made before the time of registration. The concerned college determines the acceptability of courses for transfercredits.
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SometransferapplicantsmightbeaskedtotaketheRHUEntranceExam. Transfer students coming from a recognized institution of higher education, where English is the languageofinstruction,maynotberequiredtotakeanEnglishexam. Transfer students are required to fulfill the residency requirements by spending at least three fullload semestersandoneCoopsessionatRHU.

ApplicationPackageforUndergraduateStudies
RHUundergraduateapplicationshouldincludethefollowingitems: Threeidentical,recent,color,passportsizephotographsoftheapplicant(takenwithinoneyear). The official high school records of the last three years. Records should be filled out on the RHU School Record Form included in the application and delivered by the applicant herself/himself directly or mailed in a sealed and stamped envelope to the Admissions Office before the assigned deadline.Applicationslackingofficialschoolgradesareconsideredincomplete. A certified copy of the official certificate/diploma (Lebanese Official High School, Lebanese Technical Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, High School Diploma OR the official Lebanese EquivalenceofnonLebanesegrades). OriginalcopyoftheTOEFLTestScoreRecord. OriginalcopiesofSATIandIIscorereportswhereapplicable. Certified copy of the permission to join the Freshman Program from the Equivalence Committee of theLebaneseMinistryofHigherEducation(forfreshmanapplicants). Transfer applicants must submit an official transcript of grades and a catalogue from the university attended.Undeclaredtranscriptscannotbeacceptedafterenrollment. Lebaneseapplicantsmustsubmithis/heroriginalrecentCivilStatusRecord () NonLebanese applicants must submit a photocopy of their passport() and a photocopyoftheirresidencepermit() . A nonrefundable application fee of 100,000 L.L. covering the cost of the RHU Entrance Exam, paid incashatRHUorbycertifiedchequetotheorderofRafikHaririUniversity.

DeadlinesforUndergraduateApplications
Applications have to be filled out and submitted with all the needed documents to the Admissions Officebytheapplicantherself/himselfnolaterthan: April15forapplicantstotheFallsemester November15forapplicantstotheSpringsemester EndofFebruaryforearlyacceptance.

ValidityofAcceptance
AnacceptanceforenrollmentatRHUisvalidforonlyoneacademicyear.

EarlyAcceptance
Early acceptance at RHU rewards academic excellence during high school years. The applicants are qualifiedtoapplyforearlyacceptanceafterfulfillingthefollowingrequirements: SubmissionofapplicationformbytheendofFebruary. SubmissionofSATIscores.SATIscoresinmathematicalreasoningandcriticalreadingasfollows: - 1,000forfreshman - 1,100forsophomorebusiness - 1,150forsophomoresciences - 1,250forsophomoreengineering

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Letters of acceptance are issued during the second week of March and admission is subject to RHU Admissions Criteria. Applicants who apply early but are not granted early acceptance will be given reconsiderationforregularacceptance.

ENGLISHLANGUAGEPROFICIENCYREQUIREMENTS
English is the language of instruction at RHU; applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English by achievingaminimumscoreof220ontheInternationalTOEFL(INT),560ontheInstitutionalTOEFL(ITP), 83 in the Internet Based TOEFL (IBT), or 5.5 on the academic IELTS. Students who cannot attain the aforementioned scores need to enroll in RHUs Intensive English Program in order to achieve the required English proficiency. Placement in levels in the Intensive English Program is based on the Englishproficiencyexaminationscores. RHU recognizes an Institutional TOEFL score to be valid for one year from the date the test was taken. However, an International TOEFL score, IBT score, SAT I (writing section), and IELTS score are valid for twoyears. Applicants should contact the AMIDEAST Office in Beirut (Solidere District, Riad Solh Street, Bazerkan BuildingTel:01/989901)toregisterfortheTOEFLand/orSATExams.WhenregisteringforTOEFL,SATI and SAT II, applicants must specify the RHU code 4438 in order for the results to be sent to the RHU AdmissionsOffice.

ADMISSIONTOGRADUATESTUDIES
Admission to graduate programs is based on merit. It is offered to applicants holding undergraduate degreesfromRHUorfromaccreditedinstitutions.StudentscanapplytograduatestudiesfortheFallor Springsemesters.ApplicationsareavailableattheAdmissionsOfficeorcanbedownloadedfromRHUs website:www.rhu.edu.lb

ApplicationPackageforGraduateStudies
RHUgraduateapplicationshouldincludethefollowingitems: Threeidentical,recent,colored,passportsizephotographsoftheapplicant. Acertifiedcopyoftheattainedundergraduatedegree. Anofficialtranscriptofuniversityandtheuniversitycatalogue. A certified copy of the Lebanese Official High School Certificate OR its equivalence (for nonRHU graduates). Official results of examinations as required by the colleges to which the applicant is applying, that is: - GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) for applicants to the College of Business Administration. ApplicantsshouldcontactNetComSystemsinBeirut(Hamra,MakdessiStreetTel:01/738310) toregisterforGMATExam. - GRE (Graduate Record Examination) for applicants to the College of Engineering, and the CollegeofScienceandInformationSystems. Applicants should contact the AMIDEAST Office in Beirut (Solidere District, Riad Solh Street, Bazerkan Building Tel: 01/989901) to register for GRE Exam. When registering for GRE, applicants must specify RHU code 9725 in order for the results to be sent to RHU Admissions Office. Twolettersofrecommendation. Original copy of an English language proficiency test (TOEFL or SAT I Writing Part or IELTS).TOEFL with a minimum score of 560(InstitutionalITP) or 220 (International INT), or 83 (Internet Based

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IBT), or 380 SAT I (Writing Section), or 5.5 (ILETS).Accepted applicants scoring below the English language proficiency requirements must enroll in the Intensive English Program upon acceptance. Applicants coming from a recognized institution of higher education, where English is the language ofinstruction,maynotberequiredtotaketheEnglishexam. Lebaneseapplicantsmustsubmithis/heroriginalrecentCivilStatusRecord() . NonLebanese applicants must submit a photocopy of their passport() and a photocopyoftheirresidencepermit() . A nonrefundable application fee of 100,000 L.L. covering the cost of the RHU Entrance Exam, paid incashatRHUorbycertifiedchequetotheorderofRafikHaririUniversity.

DEADLINESFORGRADUATEAPPLICATIONS
Applications have to be filled out and submitted with all the needed documents to the Admissions Officebytheapplicantherself/himselfnolaterthan: April30forapplicantstotheFallsemester November30forapplicantstotheSpringsemester.

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REGISTRATION
REGISTRATIONPROCEDURE
Students must follow the steps mentioned below to complete their registration procedure during each semester:

ConsultationwithanAcademicAdvisor
During Advising Week refer to RHUs academic calendar for dates each student is required to consult with her/his academic advisor to finalize the selection of her/his courses after agreeing on a complete studyplanforher/hisbachelorprogram. Itistheresponsibilityofthestudenttoadheretothestudyplanagreeduponwiththeadvisortoensure thecompletionofher/hisgraduationrequirements. Students sign up for appointments to meet their advisor (advisoradvisee lists are posted by each department). Students who do not attend their advising sessions cannot proceed to register their courses.Eachstudentshouldsecurethesignatureofher/hisadvisoronher/hisRegistrationForm.

OnlineRegistration
Students should access the Student Information System using their usernames and passwords to register their courses online during the registration week. It is worth noting that any course registered onlinethatdoesnothavetheapprovaloftheadvisorwillbeautomaticallydeleted.

PaymentofFees
Tocompletetheirregistration,studentsshouldcollecttheirstatementsoffeesandsettletheiraccounts withinthespecifieddates.

NATIONALSOCIALSECURITYFUND(NSSF)
Itis,byLebanese law,mandatory for allLebanese students tobe membersofthe NSSF. NonLebanese studentsarenotsubjecttothispolicy.ApplicantsacceptedforadmissiontoRHUarerequiredtosubmit acompleted social security application (a copy of this form is provided with the students letter of acceptance)toindicate: TheirNSSFstatus(beneficiaryornot). TheNSSFnumberifalreadyregistered(employedstudentsonly). TheNSSFnumberoftheparents(ifbeneficiary). AnofficialattestationdeclaringtheformandsourceofbenefitincludingNSSForothers. FormoredetailsseeNSSFandStudentInsuranceunderStudentServices.

PASSPORTSANDVISAS
ForeignstudentswhowereacceptedatRHUmusthavetheirpassportsvalidforatleast13monthsfrom the date of joining the University. In addition, they should obtain an entry visa to Lebanon from the embassyortheconsulateofLebanonintheirrespectivecountries.

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DISCLOSUREOFSTUDENTRECORDS
All official student records are kept at the Registrars Office. The information in the file is highly confidentialandavailableuponthestudentspriorrequest. Informationaboutastudentwithouther/hispriorwrittenconsentwillonlybedisclosedinthefollowing cases: Toparentsofadependentstudentupontheirwrittenrequest. Incompliancewithajudicialorder. ToacademicofficersandadvisorswithinRHUupontheirwrittenrequest.

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ACADEMICS
ACADEMICYEAR
RHUs academic year consists of two semesters, Fall andSpring, and twosummer sessions. The Fall semester begins in September, the Spring semester in January, Summer Session I in midMay, and SummerSessionIIinearlyJuly.

ATTENDANCE
Attendanceismandatory.Studentsareexpectedtoattendallclasses,seminars,and labsinwhichthey are officially registered. Evaluation of progress in any course is cumulative and is based on attendance, class assignments, participation, and examinations. Students cannot pursue their education at RHU throughcorrespondence orbymerely passingtheir examinations. Onlyjustifieddocumented absences will be accepted. Absence from any class or makeup session, whether excused or not, does not absolve the student of her/his responsibility for the work done or assigned in that class or for any announcementsmadeduringher/hisabsence. An absence equivalent to 10% or more of the total credit hours before the withdrawal period will lead tothestudentsautomaticwithdrawalfromthecourse. The student is expected to fill a withdrawal form and secure the necessary signatures as if s/he is withdrawing normally from the course. A student who does not follow this procedure will receive a failing grade of 40 on the course. After the withdrawal period, 10% or more absenteeism will result inanFgradeinthecourse.

COOPREQUIREMENTS
StudentsarerequiredtosatisfyspecificcollegerequirementstoenrollintheCoopprogramasoutlined belowforeachcollege.

DROPANDADDPERIOD
Students can add/drop courses within one week from the beginning of classes or as designated by the Registrars Office provided that the course load for the semester does not fall below 12 credits. Studentsarenotallowedtodroporaddacourseafterthisperiod. Students who register during the DROP and ADD Period will be charged a late registration fee on their statement of fees. Students should go through the official procedure in dropping/adding courses accordingtothefollowing: FillingtheDrop/Addform Securingtheapprovaloftheadvisor AccessingtheRHUSYSbyusingthestudent'susernameandpasswordtoapplywhattheadvisorhas approved1

Thetuitionfeesofthecurrentsemester/summersessionshouldbesettledbeforeaccessingtheRHUSYSduringthedropand addperiod.

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EQUIVALENCE,EXEMPTION,SUBSTITUTION,TRANSFERCREDITS
All requests for equivalence, exemption, substitution, or transfer of credits must be submitted to the Admissions Office on the Transfer Credit Request Form. Applicants satisfying the requirements and conditions for admission will have their files transferred to the transfer committee of the concerned College for evaluation. The credit or action will be noted by the Registrars Office, and the student will beinformedinwritingofthefinaldecision.Thecommitteesdecisioncannotbeappealed.

Equivalence
Courses offered at RHU are deemed to be equivalent if their number of credits and contents are equivalent.

Exemption
An exemption indicates that a student is not required to complete a particular course or courses in a program due to successful completion of a combination of postsecondary courses that are of similar content and, thus, deemed equivalent. However, the student must take another course of equal numberofcreditstofulfillcreditrequirementsforgraduation.

Substitution
AstudentmaypetitiontosubstituteanRHUcourse with anotherRHUcoursetocompletetheprogram requirements provided that the number of credits and contents of both courses are equivalent. In certain cases, the student must take another course of equal number of credits to fulfill the number of creditrequirementsforgraduation.

TransferCredit
Transfer credit is given for work successfully completed at another institution of higher education. Transfer credit reduces the total number of credits required to complete a degree. Approved transfer credit is noted on the permanent Student Record. Transfer credit granted is not included in the calculationoftheGradepointAverage(GPA).ItwillbeassignedaPassPgrade. Students transferring to RHU must meet the requirements for admission to RHU. They should also satisfytheresidencyrequirementsofspendingaminimumofthreesemestersatRHU. Evaluation of credits is usually made before the registration period. The concerned College and the RegistrarsOfficedetermineacceptabilityofcoursesfortransfercredits. Transfer students will be given credit for courses completed in other institutions if they have passed these courses with a minimum grade of 70%, and if they have earned a GPA of at least 75%, provided thesecoursesareapprovedforadegreeatRHU.

EXAMINATIONPERIOD
The last week of each semester is designated as an examination period. If a final examination is warranted, it will take place during the examination period and will be up to a maximum of two hours. ThelastclasssessioninSummerIandIIisscheduledtobethefinalexamsession.

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GRADINGSYSTEM
Theuniversityemploysanumericalgradesystem:

GradeDesignation
PointInterval 95100 9094 8689 8085 7779 7376 7072 6569 6064 059 LetterGrade A+ A B + B C+ C C D+ D F P PH Description Distinguished Excellent VeryGood Good Fair Average Satisfactory MinimalPass Weak Fail Pass PasswithHonor

NonGradeDesignation
LetterDesignation CIP CR NC NGR I W Description CourseinProgress CreditGranted NoCreditGranted NoGradeReported Incomplete Withdrawal

GradepointAverage(GPA)
Grade performance is expressed in terms of a grade point average (GPA). GPAs are reported on each students permanent record. The numerical value of each grade is multiplied by the credit hours to produceanumberofgradepointsforeachcourse.Forexample,thenumberofgradepointsfora90 receivedinathreecreditcoursewouldbecome,forpurposesofcalculation: A=90x3(cr.)=270numbergradepoints To find the semester GPA, the sum of the number points is then divided by the number of credit hours taken in one semester only. Similarly, the cumulative GPA recorded is the sum of total number points for all semesters,dividedbythenumberofcreditsforallsemestersofenrollment.Theminimumgrade pointAverageforgraduationis70/100.

MajorGradeRequirement
Studentshavetochecktherequirementsrelevanttotheircollegesandmajors.

FFailGrades
All failing F grades below 40 are assigned a value of 40 in the calculation of a students semester and cumulative GPA. Students can reregister for a course in a subsequent semester in order to raise their gradesaccordingtotheRepeatedCoursespolicystatedbelow.

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WWithdrawal
In order to withdraw from a course, a student is required to complete a withdrawal form and attain approval of the authorized parties during the assigned periods for course withdrawal. Students are permittedtowithdrawfromcoursesnolaterthan: Onemonthbeforethefinalexaminationperiodinthefallandspringsemesters(checkcalendar). Twoweeksbeforethefinalexaminationperiodinthesummersessions(checkcalendar). ThestudentwillreceivealettergradeofWonher/histranscripts.Otherwise,thestudentwillreceive anFgradeonthecourse.

IIncompleteGrade
AnIgradeorincompletemaybeassignedinexceptionalcircumstanceswhenthestudentcanachieve a passing grade by completing one or more units of the course. It is the students responsibility to coordinate with her/his instructor to determine what must be done to complete the course requirements. IfanIncompleteisnotclearedwithinthefirsttwoweeksofthefollowingregisteredsemesterorone week ofthe followingregistered summer session,thegrade will bechanged basedon work achieved atthetimetheIwasassigned.

MAXIMUMNUMBEROFCREDITSPERSEMESTER
Sophomore,juniorandseniorstudentscanregisteruptoamaximumof18creditsintheFallandSpring semesters and a maximum of 6 credits in each Summer session. Freshmen students can register for a maximum of 15 credits in the Fall and Spring semesters and a maximum of 6 credits in each Summer session. Students who wish to register for more than the maximum number of credits must secure the permissionoftheCollegeconcerned.

STUDENTRECORDS
The Registrars Office is responsible for providing grade reportsand official and unofficial transcripts to students.

GradeReports
UnofficialgradereportscanbeaccessedusingtheRHUSYSattheendofeachsemester.

Transcripts
OfficialtranscriptsareissuedbytheRegistrarsOfficeatthestudentsrequestandaremaileddirectlyto the relevant institution or agency or handed to the student in a sealed envelope. Unofficial transcripts areissuedbytheRegistrarsOfficeattherequestofthestudent.

REPEATEDCOURSES
A course may be repeated no more than three times including withdrawals. The grade attained in each attempt will be recorded on the permanent student record, but the higher grade is used in computing thecumulativeGPA.

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GRADEAPPEALS
Astudentmayappealacoursegradewhileabidingbythefollowingprocedure: 1 Discuss the grading grievance with the course instructor within five working days from posting the finalgradebytheRegistrar. 2 Ifthegrievanceisnotresolved,thestudentfilesapetition,within10workingdaysfrompostingthe final grade by the Registrar, to the chairperson who will discuss with him/her the grade appeal procedureandprovidehim/herwithaGradeAppealForm. Duringtheappealprocess,allsemestercoursegrades,includingthefinalexaminationmark,areusedin tallying the students GPA. For changing a final grade, the course instructor must fill a Change of Grade form stating the reasons for the change. The chairperson of the concerned department makes a final decisionandconveysittotheRegistrarsOffice.

ACADEMICPERFORMANCE
Studentsperformanceisdeemedsatisfactoryifs/hemaintainsaminimumGPAof70/100.

GraduationwithDistinction
A student achieving a GPA between 82 and 85.9 will receive her/his degree with Honor ( ). A student achieving a GPA between 86 and 89.9 will receive her/his bachelors degree with Distinction() . A student achieving a GPA of 90 and above will receive her/his bachelors degree with High Distinction() .

HonorsandDistinguishedHonorLists
At the end of the academic semester, the Registrars Office examines students academic achievement forplacementonRHUDistinguishedHonorListandRHUHonorList. RHU Distinguished Honor List AstudentisplacedonRHUDistinguishedHonorListifs/heattainsageneralsemestercourseaverageof 90%orabovewhilesatisfyingallotherconditionsofplacementonRHUHonorList. RHU Honor List TobeplacedonRHUHonorListattheendofanacademicsemester,astudentmustmeetthefollowing conditions: Beenrolledasaregularfulltimestudent. Anaverageofatleast82%. Havenofailingorincompletegradesforthesaidsemester. Havenodisciplinaryactionagainsthim/herduringthecurrentsemester.

AcademicProbation
Astudentwillbesubjecttoacademicprobationinthefollowingcases: Inabilitytoachieveacumulativeaverage(GPA)of68%attheendofthesecondsemester. Inabilitytoachieveacumulativeaverage(GPA)of69%attheendofthethirdandfourthsemesters. Inability to achieve a cumulative average (GPA) of 70% in any subsequent semester excluding summer. Fulltime students carrying a load of less than 12 credits at the end of a regular semester (fall spring).
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Evaluation for fulltime students is based on the completion of at least 24 credits at the end of the secondregularsemester,andatleast12creditsinanysubsequentsemester. Probationisremovedinthefollowingcases: AchievingaGPAofatleast69%attheendofthethirdandfourthsemesters. AchievingaGPAofatleast70%attheendofanysubsequentsemester. Probationshouldbeclearedwithintwoconsecutiveregularsemestersaftertheplacementdate. The fulltime load for a student on probation should not be less than 12 or more than 16 credits in a regular semester. Students who fail to remove the probation within one semester are not allowed to register for more than 13 credits. During the summer sessions the student on probation is allowed to register for a maximum of 10 credits (combined total). Students continuing on probation can register foramaximumof7creditsinthetwosummersessions.

SuspensionfromCollegeandReadmission
A student is suspended from college for one regular semester when s/he fails to clear the probation during the following two regular semesters after placement on probation. A student suspended at the endofspringsemestercannotregistercoursesduringsummerandfallsemesters. Students readmitted after a suspension period will be placed on probation whichshould be cleared within two consecutive regular semesters after readmission, and are not allowed to register more than 13creditsinregularsemesteror7creditsinthetwosummersessions.

Dismissal
Dismissal from College A student coming back from suspension is subject to dismissal from college under the following conditions: Failingtoremoveprobationintwoconsecutiveregularsemestersafterreadmission. Whensubjectedtoasecondsuspension. Dismissal from University A student is dismissed from university when s/he receives college dismissaland is denied acceptance to othercollege.

NoMajorStatus
A student is classified to have a No Major status if s/he has been suspended or ifs/he has failed to satisfyher/hiscollegerequirementsforthemajor.

CONTINUOUSENROLLMENTPOLICY
The continuous enrollment policy is applicable to students not qualified for regular status as they have completed their course work, and they are involved in related academic activities such as working on projects,examinationpreparation,orcompletionofthesiswork.Thispolicywillallowthosestudentsto stay active in RHU programs, graduate and undergraduate. It is also applicable to students who interrupt their university education at RHU for a certain period of time due to personal reasons, and whowish,atalaterstage,toresumetheirstudies.

Policy
No student can be reinstated to a regular status after discontinuing her/his education for a period exceedingfiveregularacademicsemestersexceptinextremeandjustifiablecases.

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When a continuous enrollment status is requested, a Continuous Enrollment Registration Form shouldbecompleted. Afee amountingto //75,000//L.L. mustbe paid for eachregular semester thestudentchooses not toattendRHU. If the student does not pay the fee during a regular payment period, then a onetime charge of //25,000//L.L.willbeaddedtoasemestercontinuousenrollmentfee. Students who are not registered for continuous enrollment academic work for one or more regular semestersshouldapplyforreadmissiontotheirprograms.

Procedure
The student and the advisor must complete the Continuous Enrollment Registration Form where a justificationforthestudentsrequestandanapprovalofthedepartmentchairpersonarerequired. ThestudentsubmitstheformtotheRegistrarsOfficebeforetheendoftheDropandAddPeriod. The student has topaytheContinuousEnrollmentFeeatRHUBusinessOffice when submitting the form.

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GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS
GENERALREQUIREMENTSFORGRADUATION
Graduation requirements include the successful completion of the specified number of credits for each discipline, financial settlements, and completion of any required community service. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure, through coordination with her/his advisor, that all graduation requirements are fulfilled according to the agreed upon study plan. The Registrars Office will make surethatofficialcreditclearanceisdoneatleastonesemesterbeforegraduation.

NumberofCredits
Thestudentmustcompletethenumberofcreditsrequiredbyher/hiscollege.

CollegeSpecificGraduationRequirements
Thestudentmustsatisfythespecificgraduationrequirementsofher/hisCollege.

GradeAverage
To be eligible for graduation, the student is required to have a minimum overall cumulative average (GPA) of 70% and a minimum of 70% average in the major courses, and a minimum of 70% on her/his seniorproject.

COOPCreditRequirements
ThestudentmustsuccessfullycompletetheCooprequirementsdesignatedbyRHU.

FinancialSettlement
The student should have settled all her/his financial obligations towards RHUto be entitled for graduation in a certain semester. This includes the complete payment of unsettled tuition and fees, libraryfines,activityrelatedliabilities,transportationandpostofficerelateddues.

CommunityService
The student who receives a disciplinary probation that includes community service is required to completealltheservicehourstobeeligibleforgraduation.

MAXIMUMPERIODFORGRADUATION
The student is expected to complete her/his credit requirements for graduation within a maximum of fiveacademicyears.Studentswhofailtoattainsuccessfulcompletionofallcourserequirementswithin thespecifiedperiodwillhavetheircasesreviewedbytheircolleges.RHUreservestherighttograntthe student permission for continuing her/his studies at RHU beyond the maximum period only after a thoroughexaminationofher/hisacademicstatus.

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CLEARANCEANDGENERALDEPOSITREFUND
Uponcompletionofthegraduationrequirements,thestudenthastofilloutaclearanceformwhichcan be obtained from the Registrars Office. Upon filling out the form and securing the required signatures, the general deposit can be refunded to the student within a period that does not exceed four months beyondthegraduationdate.

RESIDENCY
Students transferring to the Rafik Hariri University must fulfill the Residency Requirements by spending atleastthreefullloadsemestersandoneCoopsession.

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FEESANDEXPENSES
TUITIONANDFEES20132014
Tuition CollegeofBusinessAdministration UndergraduateProgram FullLoad/Semester1 PerCredit GraduateProgram PerCredit CollegeofScienceandInformationSystems UndergraduateProgram FullLoad/Semester1 PerCredit CollegeofEngineering UndergraduateProgram FullLoad/Semester1 PerCredit GraduateProgram PerCredit OtherPrograms FreshmanLevelCourses FullLoad/Semester1 PerCredit Intensive PerLevel(7weekssession) Fees Enrollment2 Deposit3 NSSF4 CampusLife5 Internet5 Coop LateRegistration LatePayment6 1stMonth Pereverysubsequentmonth
FullLoadis15or18creditsandisapplicabletoregularundergraduateprogramsonly.Extracreditsshallbechargedattheper creditrate. 2 A nonrefundable enrollment fee of //250,000 LL // is collected from each accepted applicant upon her/his decision to join RHUandisdeductedfromher/his1ststatementoffees. 3 A deposit of //250,000// LL is collected from each accepted applicant upon enrollment at RHU and is refundable only upon her/hisgraduation. 4 st An NSSF subscription fee of // 202,500 // LL is payable in the 1 semester of every academic year by all Lebanese students subjecttoNSSFsubscription. 5 PayableineachoftheFallandSpringsemestersofeveryacademicyear. 6 Latepaymentfeecanaddupto//240,000//LLinaregularsemesterandcannotbepetitioned.
1

Amount(inLebaneseLiras)

4,445,000 310,000 585,000

5,980,000 420,000

6,135,000 430,000 585,000

4,445,000 310,000 2,050,000 Amount(inLebaneseLiras) 250,000 250,000 202,500 60,000 125,000 1,040,000 120,000 120,000 60,000

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Fees Textbooks IntensiveEnglishBeginningLevel IntensiveEnglishIntermediateLevel IntensiveEnglishAdvancedLevel Transportation/Parking(Optional) RegularShuttle1 PerRegularSemester PerSummerSession CampusShuttle2 PerRegularSemester PerSummerSession ParkingFee Persemester Persummersession Dormitories(Optional) Singleroominasharedapartment PerRegularSemester PerSummerSession Doubleroominasharedapartment PerRegularSemester PerSummerSession Registration3 Deposit4

Amount(inLebaneseLiras) 75,000 75,000 75,000 Amount(inLebaneseLiras) 600,000 240,000 180,000 85,000 50,000 25,000 Amount(inLebaneseLiras) 1,650,000 630,000 1,050,000 390,000 225,000 300,000

PAYMENTOFTUITIONFEES
ThestatementoffeesisavailableontheStudentInformationSystemontheRHUwebsite.Itisthefull responsibilityofthestudenttoprintouther/hisstatementoffeesinordertopayher/hisfeeswithin theannounceddeadlines(thesedeadlinesarespecifiedintheAcademicCalendarandaremanifested onthestudentsstatementoffees).PaymentsshouldbemadeatanybranchofBANKMED.Payments bycertifiedcheckshouldbemadetotheorderofRafikHaririUniversity.Formoneytransfers,students arerequiredtousethespecificaddressfortransfersfromLebanonorothercountries:

TransfersfromLebanon
BankMed,RaoucheBranche IBAN#LB04002200000000140019305000 Swift:MEDLLBBX

TransfersfromOtherCountries
BankMed,RaoucheBranche IBAN#LB63002200000000240019305000 Swift:MEDLLBBX CorrespondentBankofNewYork Payment of fees made through money transfer from Lebanon or other countries should include the studentsnameandIDnumbertowhichthepaymentoffeesisbeingmade.
1 2

RegularShuttles:BeiruttoRHUorSaidatoRHUorMokhtaratoRHUorCheheemtoRHU CampusShuttle:DamourtoRHU 3 Aregistrationfeeforreservingaroomdeductiblefromdormfees 4 Adepositof //300,000L.L.// iscollectedfromeachstudentregisteredinRHUdormitoriesandisrefundableuponleavingthe dorms.

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DEFERRALS
StudentswhocannotpaytheirfeesinalumpsumcanapplytotheDeferredPaymentProgram(DP). FormoredetailsontheDPPoliciesandProcedureschecktheScholarshipsandFinancialSupport SectionoftheCatalogue.

REFUNDPOLICY
Intheeventastudentwithdrawsforawholesemester/sessionafterreservingher/hiscourses,refund oftuitionandfeeswillbedonewithapprovalforjustifiablereasonsaccordingtothefollowing: Time Beforeofficialbeginningofclasses BeforeorduringDropandAddperiod AfterDropandAddPeriod Refunded T&F 75%ofT&F 50%ofT&F Norefunds

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CAMPUSSUPPORTSERVICES
BOOKSTORE
The RHUBookstore is located in Block I and is open according to announced dates at the beginning of each semester. It offers required and recommended texts for the Colleges of Business Administration, Engineering, and Science and Information Systems, and the Department of Languages and Humanities. Moreover,stationery,clothing,avarietyofRHUsouvenirs,andcollegerelatedmaterialsarealsosoldat the bookstore at very reasonable prices. It is the students full responsibility to purchase the correct booksforher/hiscoursesandasannouncedbytheinstructors.Itisbetterforthestudentsnottowrite theirnames ontheirnew booksuntil they are sure thebookstheybought arethe correctandrequired booksfortheircourse(s).

CAFETERIA
ThecafeteriaislocatedinBlockE.Itisaselfservicecafeteriaconsistingofindoorandoutdoor(terrace) areas.Thecafeteriaisdesignedtoholdandserve200studentsatatime.Thecateringsystemprovides sanitary healthy cold and hot meals. Members of the student body or RHU active clubs can reserve the Cafeteriatoholdeventsonlyaftersecuringapprovalfortheirplannedactivity,whichshouldbedoneat leastthreeworkingdayspriortotheevent.

DORMITORYFACILITY
DescriptionoftheDormitoryFacility
RHU Dormitory Facility consists of a building with two separate flats holding two types of rooms, single anddoubleroomaccommodations. The upper flat is designated for female students and consists of 12 single rooms accommodating 12 students and 20 double rooms accommodating 40 students. The lower flat is designated for male studentsandconsistsof36doubleroomsaccommodating72students.

Fees
Residency Fees Students who are interested in using the Dormitory Facility can choose between single and double room accommodations for females and double room accommodations for males, rates specified as follows: Singleroominasharedapartment $1050persemester(FallorSpring) $400forsummerI/II Doubleroominasharedapartment $675persemester(FallorSpring) $250forsummerI/II Registration Fee A registration fee of $150 is payable by each student upon decision to register for the Dormitory Facility. Payment of the registration fee allows the student to reserve her/his accommodation for the upcomingsemester/sessionandisdeductiblefromtheDormFees.

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Refundable Deposit EachstudentusingtheRHUDormitoryFacilityisrequiredtopaya$200refundabledeposituponjoining thefacility.Thisdepositisrefundedtothestudentupondecisiontoleavethefacilityandonlywhenthe roomfurnitureandassetsarehandedinfreeofdamage. RHU Administration shall deduct the cost of damage(s) inflicted by the student on furniture and assets fromthisdeposit.

RegistrationfortheDormitoryFacility
ToregisterfortheuseoftheDormitoryFacility,the studentisrequiredtofillouttheDormitoryFacility Application Form and pay the registration fee of $150 at the Finance Department to reserve a room. Students who fill out an application but do not pay the registration fee are not considered to be registered in the Dormitory Facility. Registration in the Dormitory Facility is based on availability of rooms; once rooms are fully occupied, the administration will stop accepting new applications from students. Students who are planning to join the facility are required to reserve their rooms early enoughtoensuretheavailabilityofanaccommodationontheuniversitypremises.

RenewalandTerminationofResidency
Each current resident is given the priority to renew her/his stay in the Dormitory Facility for the upcoming semester/session. S/he is required to pack her/his belongings, tag them, and leave them in theroomattheendofthesemester. In case the resident is not willing to renew her/his stay in the dormitory facility, s/he is required to vacateher/hisroomwithin24hoursofthelastfinalexam.Itemsthatarenotremovedontimeshallbe disposed off. RHU Administration will not be held responsible for the loss of any belonging left in the roompastthemoveoutdate.

ResidenceLifeConductPolicy
Living in aclean environmentis always the rightchoice.The University DormitoryFacility ishomeaway from home. Residents are expected to handle their dormitory room furniture and assets with care and keep their rooms clean. Any violation of RHU Residence Life Conduct Policy will subject the student to disciplinaryaction.

GYMNASIUMFACILITY
The Gymnasium Facility is located in Block G and is available for students, faculty, and staff to exercise duringregularworkinghours.

INFIRMARY
RHUInfirmaryprovidesneededpreliminarymedicalattentionandservicetoRHUcommunitymembers. ItislocatedinBlockI.

LOCKERS
Lockers are optional, and students can rent a locker for either one semester or for the whole academic year.

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Lockersareavailableintwosizes,largelockers(60x40x30)andsmallerlockers(45x40x30).Rentalprices are 24,000L.L. /semester for large lockers and 18,000L.L. /semester for small lockers. In addition, a securitydepositof10,000L.L.isonlyrefundableuponreturninganundamagedlock. Studentswhowishtorentalockershouldfirstreserveoneatthepostofficeandproceedtopayrental fees at the Finance Department. They should return to the post office to pay security deposit and receivelocks.

LECTUREHALL
TheRHULectureHallislocatedinthebasementofRHUBlockAandhostsspecialevents:academicand nonacademic.Itscapacityis165seats. Students wishing to reserve the Lecture Hall for academic purposes should coordinate with their college/instructor to fill out the Lecture Hall Reservation Form. The Lecture Hall reservation form has to be submitted at least three working days prior to the events date and time. Confirmation for the LectureHallreservationissubjecttoavailability. Students reserving the Lecture Hall for nonacademic purposes should address the Student Affairs Officeforproperapprovalandreservation.

NSSFANDSTUDENTINSURANCE
Lebanese students can benefit from the National Security and Social Fund (NSSF). RHU registers all Lebanese nonbeneficiaries at the Chehim NSSF branch. Students are expected to pay an annual NSSF registration fee of 202,500 L.L. during the fall semester. Once registered, students are given the NSSF white card, which is the official document identifying its holder as a beneficiary of the program. StudentsareresponsibleforpersonallyrenewingtheirNSSFsubscriptionsinJanuaryofeveryyear. StudentswhodesiretotransferthisregistrationtoanotherNSSFbranchintheareaoftheirpermanent residence are expected to seek approval by submitting, in person, the following documents to the Bir HassanbranchinBeirut: AnofficialresidencestatementissuedbytheMukhtarofher/hisarea. AcopyoftheNSSFwhitecard. RHU offers its students free medical insurance against all accidents taking place on RHU campus or duringanyRHUrelatedactivity.The accidentshouldbereported immediatelyandwithoutdelaytothe administration.Propermeasureswillbetakentoensurestudentsafetyincludingtransferofthestudent tothenearestconvenienthospital.

PARKINGSERVICES
Students who use their own means of transportation are allowed to use RHU student parking areas located in the lower campus to park their cars. To access the designated parking facility, students should purchase a parking sticker from the Finance Department at the following rates, applicable for the20132014academicyear: 50,000L.L.perregularsemester 25,000L.L.persummersession

PHOTOCOPYINGCENTER
A photocopying center is available in Block E and provides photocopying services to community members.StudentsmaypurchasephotocopyingcardsfromtheFinanceDepartment.
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SHUTTLESERVICE
Rafik Hariri University offers its students shuttle services to and from the campus. Buses are available every academic working day, during mornings and afternoons, to transport students each to her/his meetingpoint.

MeetingPoints
Buses are available at meeting points in Beirut and Saida and can pick up students residing anywhere betweenRHUandthosetwoareas.

ShuttleServiceRegistration
Online registration for the shuttle service takes place during the registration period. The Campus Support Services office takes into consideration the students academic schedule and her/his area of residenceinordertoplanRHUbusscheduleforagivensemester.

ShuttleServiceFees
Paymentofbusfeesshouldbedonepriortothestartofthesemesterat anybranchofBANKMED.Upon submitting the evidence of payment, the student is given a validated bus pass to be able to use the shuttleservice.Thispassisrenewedatthebeginningofanysubsequentsemesteruponpaymentofthe bus fare. Students who do not have a validated bus pass at the beginning of the semester cannot use theRHUshuttleservice.Busfeesarenonrefundable.

ShuttleServiceRulesandRegulations
Allstudentsareexpectedtoabidebythefollowingbusrulesandregulations: Thebusdriverisinchargeofthebus. RHU buses arrive and leave RHUon a fixed time schedule. This schedule is posted inside the buses andoncampusatthebeginningofeverysemester. RHU buses should be a safe form of transportation. All students are expected to remain seated duringbustripstopreventdistractingthebusdriver. Bus drivers are expected to follow a preset route to and from RHU campus as designated at the beginning of every semester by RHU administration. Students are in no way entitled to intimidate busdriverstochangetheirrouteinordertosuittheirpersonalconvenience. The bus schedule may not accommodate each and every student according to her/his daily course plan.

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYSERVICESAND LEARNINGSUPPORT
INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYSERVICES
ComputingandtheWeb
The Information Technology Department at RHU provides general access to computing and communication facilities for RHUs community. The facilities include a highspeed campus network linkedtotheInternet,personalcomputerlabs,centralemailservices,HelpDesk,computingservicesin theresidences,andsophisticatedscientificcomputingandvisualizationlaboratories. Students, faculty, administrators and staff at Rafik Hariri University can access a wide variety of computingresourcesforcommunication,coursework,instruction,andresearchpurposes.

HelpDesk
The Help Desk provides support information concerning Internet access, desktop applications, viruses, emails, FTP, tutorials, scanning, and computing facilities. To request assistance from the Help Desk, sendanemailtohelpdesk@rhu.edu.lb.

InternetandIntranet
The Internet and Intranet services are developed and implemented to provide a channel for formal university community communications and research for faculty, staff, and students. The student's webmail is a webbased email application that allows students to read, send and organize their emails viaawebbrowser.

Moodle
The word Moodle is an acronym for Modular ObjectOriented Dynamic Learning Environment. Moodle is an online Course Management System (CMS) which allows instructors to easily post course information, hold class discussions, communicate with students, and administer online exams. Moodle alsoallowsstudentstoaccesscourseresourcesandmaterialfromanyInternetconnectedcomputer.

StudentInformationSystem(SIS)
The SIS provides students with several online services. Using the SIS, students can register for their courses, subscribe for the shuttle system, download their statement of fees, review their schedules regularly,checktheirgrades,andmuchmore.

Website
RHU website, www.rhu.edu.lb, is developed and continually updated and improved to serve RHU communityandgeneralpublicasaninformationresource.

WirelessNetwork
RHU offers its faculty, students and staff wireless access to the RHU network throughout the campus. Registered students are provided with an access code; faculty and staff who would like to use the wirelessconnectionmayrequestaccessinformationfromtheITDepartment.

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RHUCOMPUTINGANDTECHNICALFACILITIES
ComputingLaboratories
RHUcomputinglaboratoriesinclude: ComputerCenterfortheRHUCollegeofBusinessAdministration It hosts two computer laboratories with 35 plus personal computers each located on the first floor ofBlockG. ComputerCenterfortheRHUCollegeofEngineering Ithoststhreecomputerlaboratorieswith35pluspersonalcomputerseachlocatedonthefirstfloor of Block C. Network servers are available for teaching of highlevel undergraduate courses for all engineeringmajors. EnglishLearningCenterComputerLab Ithostsacomputerlaboratorywith35pluspersonalcomputerslocatedonthefirstfloorofBlockG. In addition to providing Microsoft Office, each computer features programs for developing English language skills, including writing, speaking, listening and grammar. Headphones are available for checkoutfromtheEnglishLearningCenter. These laboratories are equipped with personal computers, laser printers, multimedia projectors, Internetaccess,andawidearrayofpopularsoftwareapplications.

DesignStudio
The design studio is a fully equipped classroom that includes large white tables, light tables, drawing aisles, various statues and shapes for drawing, light fixtures and a computer for projection. This space createsafunctionalatmosphereforalldesignstudentstounleashtheircreativity.

MajorSpecificEngineeringLaboratories
A total of 8 laboratories for the Computer and Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Bioelectronics Engineering are available. All majorspecific engineering laboratories are located in BlockCandDandareequippedwithcuttingedgehardwareandsoftware.

PhotographyStudio
The RHU photography studio located in Block I is equipped with the latest cameras, video cameras, tripods, light meter, flashlights, and rollup backgrounds for professional shooting. Students will make useofthisstudiointhecoursesCOGD230andCOGD330wheretheywilllearnalltheskillsrequiredto use the equipment and shoot professionally. Individual booking is also available for those who wish to workonanyprojectthatrequiresphotographyorvideofilming.

RHUENGLISHLEARNINGCENTER
The RHU English Learning Center, located in F207 with its dedicated computer lab, provides support to allRHUstudentsinEnglishusageandproficiencydevelopment. Any student seeking assistance with English language and composition is encouraged to make an appointment with or drop by the English Learning Center. Faculty members may also refer students withEnglishlanguageneedsforindividualizedtutorials. It is staffed by RHU English faculty members. Services include consultations on essay writing, presentations, CV and cover letter writing, skill practice, study skills, selfstudy materials for checkout, EnglishasaSecondLanguagelabpractice,GMATandGREpreparationandmore.

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RHULIBRARY
RHU Library was established in 1999. A new library, opened in January 2008, is located in Block E, withthe aim to incorporate a modern facility that meets the needs and demands of an increasing studentpopulationandtherapidchangesinlibrarytechnology.Itincludesamodernstudyloungeanda setting that promotes relaxation and stressfree reading and an internet isle for conducting online research.Thismodernlibraryprovidesefficientandincreasedinternetaccesstousers.

LibraryServices
Access to Collection The RHU Library provides an open stack system, where faculty, staff and students are permitted to accessallbooks,serialsandCDROMs Access to Other Academic Libraries in Lebanon RHU Library subscribes to the AUB University Libraries. Faculty, staff and students may use AUB LibrariesthroughamembershipcardthatallowsitsholderstoborrowfromtheAUBUniversityLibraries Collection. Printing and Photocopying Services Printing and photocopying services are available in the library for all RHU Library users. This service requires users to carry a printing and photocopying account, which can be purchased from the Finance Department.

BorrowingProcedure
At the beginning of every academic year, all new students are asked to fill a Library Application Form to be able to use and borrow the library collection. All users must come in person to check out and returnbooks.

LoansandRenewalPolicies
TherearethreeformsofloansattheRHULibrary: Standard Loan The standard loan period varies from ten days to one semester accordingto borrower categories. (Faculty = one semester, Staff = Two weeks, Student = Ten days, which are renewable for another period.Others,likeguestsandvisitors,areonlyallowedtoaccesslibrarybooksandmaterialswithinthe confinesofthelibrary.Noborrowingprivilegesaregrantedforthem). Any ordinary loan is renewable on the same conditions of the original one. The borrower, in person, is responsible for renewing material before the due date expires, and only after clearing any outstanding fines. The new date will either be stamped by the circulation staff or the user can call the circulation deskstaffon0560138690Ext.435. Short Loan Certainrestricteditemscouldbeborrowedovernightonly. Library Use Library use applies to noncirculating material such as references, encyclopedias, periodicals, special collectionssuchasseniorprojectsandMStheses,andbooksthathavemorethantwovolumes.

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ReservationPolicy
Userscanplacereservationforanyloaneditem.Thecirculationstaffwillreserveitemsthatareonloan, onafirstcomefirstservebasis.

OverdueCharges
Finesarechargedfordelaysinreturningborrowedmaterial,LL1,000perdayperRHULibrarybook,and LL.2,000perdayperAUBUniversityLibrariesbook.Alloutstandingfinesshouldbepaidbeforeanynew itemisborrowedorrenewed.

Clearance
To obtain a library clearance, all graduates are expected to submit one hard and one soft copy of their seniorproject,tobekeptintheLibrary. For more information regarding official binding standards, graduates should refer to the chief librarian. GraduatesshouldalsomakesurethatallbooksandotherborrowedmaterialarereturnedtotheLibrary beforecompletingtheclearanceprocedure.

ResponsibilitiesofLibraryUsers
Avoid Borrowing for Others: Users should not abuse their borrowing privileges by lending borrowed items to another person. Users areheldresponsibleforcheckedoutmaterialuntilthematerialisreturnedtothelibrary. Proper Handling of Library Material: Library material is to be used by all; therefore proper care is strongly urged. It is strictly forbidden to cut,tear,ordeface(markbypencil,pen,orhighlighter)librarymaterial.Ifalibraryuserloses,damages, or is unable to return library material for any reason, s/he will be charged the amount necessary to purchase a replacement. Replacement charges for lost items are determined according to the price of theitem,plusshippingand/orbindingcosts. Punctuality in Returning Borrowed Material: Usersshouldkeeptrackoftheircheckedoutlibrarymaterial,andactimmediatelyuponreceivingrecall and overdue notices. Material may be recalled to be put on reserve for classes or for use by another borrower.Usersareexpectedtoreturnborrowedmaterialontime.

LibraryOpeningHours
TheopeninghoursfortheLibraryareMondaystoThursdays7:30amto5:00pmandFridays8:00amto 4:00pm.

LibraryConductPolicy
Smoking,cellularphones,food,anddrinksarestrictlyforbiddeninthelibrary. Makingnoise,suchasmovingthechairsandhavingconversationsisalsoforbidden Allformsofimproperanddisruptivebehaviorarestrictlyforbidden. Library users are expected to make themselves aware of and will be held responsible for all library rulesandregulations.Actionwillbetakenagainstanyuserwhodoesnotconformtolibrarypolices. The library reserves the right to remove borrowing privileges and ban any disruptive user from the librarypremises.Adisciplinarynoticewillbeissuedandplacedinher/hispersonalfile.

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SCHOLARSHIPANDFINANCIALSUPPORT
UNDERGRADUATESCHOLARSHIPS
TheScholarshipProgramis anapproachtorewardingacademicexcellenceandachievement.Itconsists ofmerit,academic,andcompetitionscholarships.

MeritScholarships
Merit Scholarships are awarded to new undergraduate students on the basis of their promising academicperformanceasmanifestedintheir HighSchoolgrades LebaneseOfficialHighSchoolExams SATIorRHUEntranceExams ThosestudentsdonotneedtosubmitanapplicationforRHUmeritscholarships. Merit scholarships are for the duration of study towards an undergraduate degree and subject to RHU ScholarshipRenewalCriteria.

AcademicScholarships
The purpose of the Academic Scholarship Program is to encourage topranking students at RHU to maintainandfurthertheiracademicperformance.RHUtakesprideinitsoutstandingstudentswhoface uptothechallengesencounteredinarigorousacademicprogram. Academicscholarshipisforoneyearandisofferedatfourdifferentlevels: AcademicHighExcellenceScholarship AcademicExcellenceScholarship AcademicAchievementScholarship AcademicMeritScholarship The University grants academic scholarships to students based on their academic performance accordingtothebelowmentionedcriteria. Main Campus SophomoreClass The top three ranking students of the sophomore class in the College of Business Administration andtheCollegeofEngineering. ThetoprankingstudentofthesophomoreclassintheCollegeofScienceandInformationSystems. JuniorClass Thetoprankingstudentsineachmajorofthejuniorclassinrespectivecolleges. Bekaa and North Campuses ThetoprankingstudentsineachCollegeofthesophomoreandjuniorclasses.

CompetitionScholarship
The Competition Scholarship Program is announced every year and the winners are awarded scholarshipgrants.

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GRADUATESCHOLARSHIPS
NazikRafikHaririGraduateStudiesAwards
NazikRafik Hariri Graduate Studies Awards are granted to the top ranking students in each of RHU Colleges,whoenrollinRHUgraduateprograms.

GraduateTeachingAssistantshipsandGraduateResearchAssistantships
Graduate Research Assistantships are available to selected students enrolled in RHU Graduate Programs.

WORKSTUDYFINANCIALAIDPROGRAMWSFA
ProgramDescription
FinancialAidisgrantedtoundergraduatestudentsatRHUintheformofprepaidworkstudyhourswith afixedhourlyrateforalljobs.Thestudentisrequiredtocompleteaspecificnumberofworkhoursata designatedfunctiononcampustoearnher/hisfinancialaid. Financialaidisvalidforoneacademicyear(fallandspringsemesters)aslongasthestudentsacademic performanceismaintainedasspecifiedbelow.

EligibilityRequirements
TobeeligibleforRHUWorkStudyFinancialAidProgram: a. Thestudentshouldmaintainthefollowingaverageandstatusrequirements: Regularstanding Thecompletionofatleast12creditsofregularcoursesforacollegemajor. b. Shouldnotbeonacademicordisciplinaryprobation NewlyadmittedstudentsareeligibleforthisprogramstartingtheirsecondsemesteratRHU.

ApplicationProcedureandDeadlines
Current registered students can apply to the Work Study Financial Aid Program once a year for the fall andspringsemesters.Newstudentscanapplyforthespringsemester.Applicationscanbedownloaded from RHU website. They should be properly filled and signed by the student and his/her parent or guardian. The applicant is required to submit all the required supporting documentation with the applicationattheStudentAffairsOfficewithinannounceddeadlines. Applicants are requested to abide by the following deadlines for submitting the application for the academicyear20132014: Continuingstudents Newstudents April19,2013 July30,2013

DEFERREDPAYMENTPROGRAMDP
StudentswhocannotpaytheirfeesinalumpsumcanapplytotheDeferredPaymentProgram.

ProgramTerms
1. Deferredpaymentsareapplicableforfallandspringsemestersbutnotforsummersessions. 2. DeferredPaymentapplicationsaresubmittedonsemesterbasis.
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3. StudentsareeligibletoapplyforDParrangementsfortheacademicyear20132014iftheirtuition andfeesareaminimumorexceed//3,600,000L.L.//. 4. Studentscanchoosetodeferpaytheirtuitionfeesintwoorthreepayments. 5. Failure to comply with the specified deferred payment deadlines will result in the incurring of late paymentcharges.ThestudentwillalsobedeniedaccesstotheStudentInformationSystem.

ApplicationProcedureandDeadlines
Deferredpaymentapplicationscanbedownloadedfromthewebsite.Thestudentisrequiredtofillout theapplicationandpayanonrefundable,nontransferrableapplicationprocessingfeeattheFinance Department.Theapplicationformandacopyofthereceiptshouldbesubmittedforprocessingtothe StudentAffairsOfficebythefollowingindicateddeadlinesfornewandcurrentregisteredstudents. Fall20132014 DPapplicationdeadline Spring20132014 DPapplicationdeadline CurrentRegistered May9,2013 CurrentRegistered October24,2013 New July21,2013 New December10,2013

PaymentPlans
Two Payment Plan Fall20132014 1 payment50% 2 payment50% Spring20132014 1 payment50% 2 payment50% Three Payment Plan Fall20132014 1 payment40% 2ndpayment40% 3 payment20% Spring20132014 1 payment40% 2 payment40% 3 payment20%
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CurrentRegistered July17Aug2,2013 October3,2013 CurrentRegistered Dec2Dec13,2013 February3,2014

New July22August2,2013 October3,2013 New Dec16Dec18,2013 February3,2014

CurrentRegistered July17Aug2,2013 October3,2013 November5,2013 CurrentRegistered Dec2Dec13,2013 February3,2014 March3,2014

New July22August2,2013 October3,2013 November5,2013 New Dec16Dec18,2013 February3,2014 March3,2014

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STUDENTLIFE
ATHLETICS
The RHU Athletic Department coordinates the University Sports Program, tailoring it to the interests of studentsbyprovidingdiversesportsactivities. Throughout the year, the Athletics Department organizes a number of sports events and tournaments on campus, including the annual sports challenges that take place during the Open House event in the Spring semester. RHU campuses (Mechref, Bekaa, and North) and colleges compete for championships inbasketball,handball,football,tabletennis,chessandaminimarathon. RHU sports teams participate in tournaments organized by the Federation Sportive Universitaire du Liban (FSUL).TheseincludeannualcompetitionsbetweenuniversitiesinLebanoninabasketballleague and cup, a football league and cup, a mini football cup, chess, table tennis, swimming, track and field, and other activities. RHU teams also participate in a number of friendly games and tournaments with otheruniversitiesinLebanon.TheyalsoparticipateintheUNISportsFestivaleveryyear,whichincludes teamsfromaround100universitiesfromtheMiddleEast. RHUTeamsforthe20132014academicyearare: BasketballMen BasketballWomen FootballMen FootballWomen Minifootball TableTennis Chess Swimming TrackandField Handball

CLUBSANDSOCIETIES
RHU considers that the structured experiences provided by clubs and societies are a great boon to individualandcommunitygrowth.Thoseexperienceshelpdevelopthestudentsleadership,teamwork, organization, and decisionmaking skills. By participating in club activities, students work together for commongoalsandshareinterestsandtalents.

AdministrationofStudentActivities
The Student Affairs Office is responsible to promote the involvement of students in club activities. It coordinatesthedevelopmentandexecutionofactivitiesorganizedbyRHUClubsandSocieties.

20132014ActiveStudentClubs
Students are eligible and encouraged to enroll in active clubs or form new clubs that are a reflection of their personal interests and talents. The missions of student clubs could be recreational, social, or cultural.RHUhas9activestudentclubsforthe20132014academicyear.Theyare: CommunityServiceClub EARTHClub InternationalCulturalClub MagazineandPhotographyClub
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MovieClub MusicClub PublicSpeakingClub BekaaSocialClubBekaaCampus CulturalDevelopmentClubNorthCampus

20132014ActiveStudentSocieties
Student societies have academic and professional purposes and complement RHUs academic mission. They enhance student learning and developmentby providing opportunities for students to better prepare themselves academically and professionally. RHU has eight active student societies for the academicyear20132014.Theseinclude: AccountingSocietyintheCollegeofBusinessAdministration ManagementSocietyintheCollegeofBusinessAdministration MarketingandPublicRelationsSocietyintheCollegeofBusinessAdministration ASMERHUStudentBranchintheCollegeofEngineering ASCERHUStudentSectionintheCollegeofEngineering BiotechnologySocietyintheCollegeofEngineering IEEERHUStudentBranchintheCollegeofEngineering .NetSocietyintheCollegeofScienceandInformationSystems

NEWSTUDENTORIENTATIONPROGRAM
TheNewStudentOrientationProgramaimstosmooththestudentstransitionfromschooltouniversity andtofacilitatetheiractiveparticipationinacademicandcampuslifeatRHU. The program consists of a welcome assembly followed by orientation sessions delivered by faculty and staff. New students receive information about RHU academic programs, rules and regulations, registration, IT and learning support services, the Coop program, financial support, student life, and campussupportservices. A full campus exploration tour introduces new students to the RHU campus, facilities, buildings, and locationofcolleges,offices,anddepartments. Studentsalsoattendminitrainingsessionsinthelibrary, computerlabs,andmajorspecificlabs.

STUDENTCONDUCTPOLICY
Rafik Hariri University Student Conduct Policy outlines students rights and responsibilities and conduct proceduresinaccordancewithuniversityrulesandregulations. Students are expected to refrain from improper behavior on RHU campuses. Any infringement ofuniversitypoliciescanleadtoconsequencescommensuratewiththestudentsmisbehavior. To enhance their opportunities for successful academic achievement, students should conduct themselves to help their fellow students, instructors, administrators and staff in achieving their commongoals. RHUguaranteesitsstudentsthefollowing: Anenvironmentconducivetolearningandteaching Acommunitybasedondiversity,civilconduct,andmutualrespect Respectfordiversityandfreeintellectualinquiry Respectofindividualandcampusproperty Individualsafety

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Development of students critical thinking skills through free expression and exploration of a wide rangeofideas. Thisrightmayinvolvechallengestostudentsandfacultysstronglyheldbeliefsandvalues.Aslong as such challenges are clearly directed at ideas and are not personal attacks on those who hold them,theuniversityacceptsandencouragesthemaspartofthelearningprocess.

Nothinginthispolicyshallbeconstruedasaprohibitionofpeacefulassemblyanddemonstrationsor reasonableexpressionsoffreespeech.

StudentRights
As an RHU student, you are entitled to have your rights respected by other students, faculty, administrators, staff, and people associated with the university. Your rights as an RHU student include butarenotrestrictedto: The right to enjoy a healthy and safe learning environment free from harassment and discrimination. TherighttobenefitfromstudentservicesandfacilitiesavailableatRHUthroughproperprocedures. The right to communicate encountered problems with authorized people and to receive proper guidanceandadvicewhilemaintainingconfidentiality. The right to access documents contained in your college records, and the ability to add pertinent commentsorcredentialsasappropriate. The right to be aware of information concerning university admission policy, academic regulations, andgraduationrequirements. Therighttohaveinstructorswhoareprofessionalandcompetent. The right to receive at the beginning of a semester a written course outline containing the basic content and general procedures of a course and be assured that the information contained therein will not change substantially after registration. The course outline includes instructional objectives, teaching methods, evaluation system, and due dates and penalties for late major assignments. Studentsshouldalsobeformallynotifiedofanychangesmadetothiscourseoutline. Therightto be properly notifiedofclasscancellation and theexpectationthatclasses will start and endontime. Therighttogettimelyfeedbackonyourperformanceinanygivencoursethroughoutthesemester; The right to review any of your examinations and major course assignments within a definite period. Therighttoretainacademicpropertyconcerningyourassignments,essays,thesisandotherwritten material. Therighttounderstandthereasonforanypenaltyorprobation.

It should be clear that students may seek redress for any potential infringement of their rights accordingtotheproceduresineffectattheuniversityandonlythroughappropriatecommittees.

StudentResponsibilities
As an RHU student, you are responsible for conducting yourself in a reasonable manner and in accordancewiththepoliciessetintheRHUCatalogue.Youareresponsiblefor: Respectingtherights,dignity,andprivacyofotherstudents,faculty,administrators,staff,andother peopleassociatedwiththeuniversity. Acquainting yourself with official announcements posted on RHU campus bulletins and meeting all announceddeadlines. Inquiringabouttheavailabilityofyourinstructors. Being punctual in attending classes and submitting assignments according to the assigned deadlines,orasotherwisearrangedwiththeconcernedinstructor. Reportinganyconflictinscheduledfinalexaminationstotheconcernedcollege. Acquaintingyourselfwithcourseoutlinecontentandseekingclarificationofanyareasofconcern.

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Getting actively involved in your plan of study to meet graduation requirements. The student, not theadvisor,isresponsibleforsatisfyingthegraduationrequirements.Anyunmetrequirementswill resultindelayedgraduationregardlessoftheadvisorsfeedback.

FormsofImproperBehavior
RHU is responsible for fostering the students positive and healthy growth in as much as it is dutiful to her/his education. Hence, improper behavior is dealt with properly and promptly. RHU is determined toprovideasafeandhealthyenvironmentthatpromotesabettercampusandcommunitylife. The university regards certain forms of conduct as improper and unacceptable and will deal with such formsofbehaviorappropriately,takingintoconsiderationboththerightsandsafetyofRHUcommunity members. Improper behavior can be either disruptive behavior, threatening and dangerous behavior, cheatingandplagiarism,misuseofcomputersystempolicy,orabuseofproperty. Abuse of Computer Laboratories Studentsusingthecomputerlabsduringacoursesessionareexpectedto: Refrain from displacing computer equipment from designated locations tampering with electric outlets. Replacechairsundertablesattheendofeverysession. Throwgarbageandanywastematerialintrashcontainers. Refrainfromsmoking,eating,anddrinkinginthecomputerlabs. Anystudentwhoviolatesanyoftheaboveregulationsshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction. Abuse of Library Conduct Policy Students are expected to abide by the following Library Conduct Guidelines and Regulations to be eligibletousethelibraryservices: Smoking,foodanddrinkarestrictlyprohibitedinthelibrary. Cellular phones are not allowed in the library. All users must turn off their cellular phones in the library. Conversation,noiseandotherformsofdisruptivebehaviorarestrictlyforbiddeninthelibrary. Any abuse of RHU Library Conduct Policy will result in penalties that can sometimes lead to the termination of the students Library access and use of Library services. The Library reserves the right to removeborrowingprivilegesandbananydisruptiveuserfromtheLibrarypremises. Abuse of RHU Property RHU students are expected to preserve their campus and maintain public property. Any abuse of buildings, grounds or physical properties is deemed a violation of RHU Buildings and Grounds Policies and will be dealt with in accordance with the penalties mentioned under Student Conduct Policy section. RHUstudentsshouldpreservetheircampus,maintainpublicproperty,andavoidthefollowing: Entering locked or unoccupied buildings, offices, classrooms, or laboratories without authority or permission. Damaging, misusing, or removing RHU property, the property of students, or university employees, orthreateningtodoso. TrespassingRHUgroundswithoutproperpermission. Violatingcampusparkingregulations. PostingofmaterialoncampuswithoutproperauthorizationfromtheStudentAffairsOffice. SmokinginRHUbuildingsandRHUbuses. Playinggames(football,basketball)onthegreensquares. Placingchairsandtablesonthegreensquares. Walkingonthegreenlawnwhenwet. Leavingbeveragecanstospilloutandharmthesoil.
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Movingthewoodenbenches. Throwingcigarettebuttsoncampusgrounds.

RHUprovidesstudentswiththemostconducivesettingforlearning.Studentsareexpectedtotreatthe classroomsandphysicalassetsonRHUcampuseswithfullconsideration.Thus,theyarenotallowedto damage or move the tables, chairs, boards, overheads, screens, photocopying machines, or any other resource. Fireextinguishersarethereforemergencypurposes,andstudentsarenotallowedtomisusethem. Cheating and Plagiarism Cheating is an act of deceit, fraud, distortion of truth or improper use of another persons work to obtainaneducationaladvantage. Plagiarism is the presentation of another persons or sources words and/or ideas as if they were ones own. It ranges from plagiarizing an entire assignment to plagiarizing specific passages within an assignmentwithoutacknowledgingthesource.Courseoutlinesprovidestudentswithacleardefinition ofcheatingandplagiarismandastatementofthesanctionsthatthestudentwouldbesubjectedtoasa resultofcheatingand/orplagiarism. Departments or divisions may develop their own sanctions for first cases of cheating and plagiarism. Theymustinformstudentsoftheapplicablesanctions. Disruptive Behavior Some forms of expression and behavior do not further the learning process; they may become disruptive to all concerned and may hinder the universitys basic purpose: fostering a constructive and positive attitude towards learning. Therefore, the university will not accept disruptive behavior in any universitysponsored activities whether conducted on or off campus. Disruptive behavior may include butisnotlimitedto: Speech or action that seriously distracts others from the task at hand; or the hindrance of others work by failure to complete ones own such as using cellular phones in classrooms or other learningrelatedsetting. Speech or action that is not part of the learning process and that creates an atmosphere of recklessness,hostility,intimidation,ridiculeoranxietyamongotherstudents,stafforinstructors, Playingcardsinareasotherthanthestudentdesignatedareainthelowercampus. An action that impedes the delivery of university services such as playing loud music anywhere on campus. A falsification of identification or provision of false information to any university employee or representativeperformingher/hisduties. Anactionthatabusesuniversitypropertyandservicesbyusingthemforunauthorizedpurposes. ActionswhichareviolationsofLebaneseLaw. Actionswhichareconsideredasaiding,incitingorabettinganyoftheforegoingacts. Misuse of Computer System Policy Rafik Hariri University establishes the following declaration of student computer rights and responsibilities: Computerusersshalluseonlythecomputerresourcesthattheyhavebeenauthorizedtousebythe university. Computer users shall use the university computer and network facilities in a responsible manner consistentwiththeinstructional,researchandadministrativegoalsofRHU. Computer users shall access RHU computer facilities only with an authorized username and password.Theyareresponsibleforandareforbiddenfromauthorizingotherstousetheiraccounts. Computer users shall not access, alter, copy, or move or remove information, proprietary software or other files, without prior authorization from the appropriate university data trustee or security officer.

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Computerusersshallrespecttheprivacyofothers.Itisforbiddentomakecopies,writeinformation in anyone elses computer files, or use the computing facility irresponsibly or in a way that might needlesslyinterferewiththeworkofothers. Computerusersshallrespecttheintegrityofcomputersystemsavailablethroughthenetwork. Computer users shall respect the legal protection provided by copyright and use licenses. It is forbiddentomakecopiesofalicensedcomputerprogramtoavoidpayingappropriatelicensefees. Computer users shall refrain from engaging in wasteful practices. They shall not send chain letters through RHUs electronic mail, print multiple copies of files, or unnecessarily hold laboratory workstationswhenothersarewaitingfortheseresources. Computer users shall report any violation of these guidelines by any individual to the Information TechnologyDepartment.

Theunauthorizedorimproperuseofthecomputer facilitiesatRHUconstitutesaviolationofuniversity policy and will subject violators to disciplinary and/or legal action. In the event that computer users violatethispolicy,theyshallbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,including: Awarningthatsuchmisusemustcease. Arequirementthattheuserpaysforcomputerandnetworkresources. Adenialofusersaccesstocomputerandnetworkresource(s)temporarilyorpermanently. Otheruniversitydisciplinaryactionsthataredeemedappropriate. QuestionsregardingthispolicyshouldbeaddressedtoRHUInformationTechnologyDepartment. Offensive, Threatening, and Dangerous Behavior RHU community members are expected to show respect for the university, its faculty members, students and employees. Behavior that is threatening or dangerous to others is unacceptable and will be dealt with quickly and firmly. The university will protect its members against such conduct. Threateningordangerousbehaviormayincludebutisnotlimitedto: Loudand/orobscenelanguage. Recklessdrivingoncampus. Possessionofanyfirearmorweapon. Indecencyoncampus. Theftorforgery. Assaulting, threatening, physical or verbal abuse, or intimidation of another member of the community. Actinginawaythatendangersthehealth,safety,orwellbeingofothers. ViolationoftheLebaneseLaw. Aiding,inciting,abetting,oractingasanaccompliceinthecommissionofanyoftheforegoingacts. Possession,distribution,and/orsaleofillegaldrugsandalcohol. For the benefit of all members of the RHU community, RHU is committed to maintaining a drugfree campusandworkenvironment.RHUcomplieswithallLebaneselawsregulatingthepossession,useand sale of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances. Violation of these laws is prohibited to all in the RHU community, on and off campus. Engaging in such activities may result in disciplinary sanctions, up toandincludingsuspensionorexpulsionofthestudentregardlessoftheoutcomeofcourtproceedings. Violation of RHU Copyright Policy It is an RHU policy that copies of copyrighted course materials are not permitted on campus. Examples of copyrighted materials include textbooks, articles, presentations, videos, websites and handouts. Bothhardandelectronicallyformattedcopiesarenotpermitted. Students are expected to use only original materials as approved by the administration of RHU on campus. Moreover, students must not use any RHU equipment (for example, photocopiers, and/or computers)tomakecopiesofanycopyrightedmaterialbeyondwhatisallowedbylaw.

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Failure to adhere to this policy is considered a serious breach of RHU rules and regulations and may result in penalties up to, and including, expulsion from RHU. Additional information on this policy may alsobeobtainedfromthedepartmentchairineachcollege. Violation of RHUDormitory Policy The RHU Dormitory Policy is applicable to students using the Dormitory Facility and is available at RHU Administration. All students using the dorms facility are expected to abide by this policy. Any violations willsubjecttheperpetratortodisciplinaryaction.

ProceduresFollowingImproperBehavior
All members of the university community who observe serious examples of improper behavior outside class should report these incidents including the names of perpetrators and/or witnesses immediately to the Student Affairs Office. It is the responsibility of RHU Student Affairs to pursue the complaint appropriatelyandtoinformthecomplainantofanyoutcomes. All forms of improper behavior will be entered into the Student Affairs official records, denoting the students name, number, form of improper behavior, and date and time of the offense. Depending on the severity of the offense, the Student Affairs Office may decide to refer the incident to RHU DisciplinaryCommittee. In minor incidents of improper behavior taking place in the classroom or any related learning setting, instructors may take appropriate action, including requiring the student to leave the classroom. The instructormayalsoreferthesituationtothecollegedeanordepartmentchair.

SanctionsagainstImproperBehavior
Theintentofdisciplinaryactionsiseducationalandconsequentlyprogressive.Disciplinaryactionsrange from warnings up to and including expulsion, regardless of the outcome of any criminal or civil charges.RHU also reserves the right to notify parents of students found to have committed serious and/orrepeatedoffenses.RHUwillreportallsuspectedviolationsoflawtotheappropriateauthorities. Dependingontheformofimproperbehavior,thestudentwillbesubjectedtothefollowingsanctions: Reimbursingthepriceequivalentofdamagedmaterialorproperty. Excludingastudentfromaclass. Restricting or excluding a student from certain university activities or denial of access to certain areasoftheuniversityortotheuseofcertainfacilitiesorequipment. Issuing a disciplinary probation to the student or a notice that further incidents of improper behaviormayresultinmoreseveresanctions. Requiring the student to complete a number of community service hours in coordination with the StudentAffairsOffice. Forbidding the student from enrolling or reenrolling in a course or courses except with written conditionalpermissionsignedbyboththedepartmentchairandtheinstructor. ForcingthestudenttodropfromoneormorecoursesandtoreceiveanFgrade.Thetermofthis measurewillbecommunicatedtothestudentinwriting. Severe incidents of improper behavior lead to suspending the student immediately from the universitythroughawrittencommunication. As part of RHUs commitment to maintaining a healthy, positive leaning environment for all its members, the university will sanction those who choose to abuse alcohol or other drugs or otherwise create unsafe and disruptive situations. RHU will not tolerate the abuse of alcohol or drugs, as this behavior is unsafe to both the individual committing the abuse and to others in the RHUcommunity.

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DisciplinaryProbation
A disciplinary probation puts conditions on the student's continued attendance at the university whereby further infringement on university rules and regulations will most probably result in the studentsdismissalfromRHU. Students on disciplinary probation are required to pay special attention to their behavior to prevent themselvesfrombeingsuspendedfromRHU.Thesuspensionperiodvariesdependingonthepersistent violations.Studentswhocontinue toviolate theuniversityrules whileon disciplinary probation may be permanentlyexpelledfromtheuniversity.

Appeals
Individuals who wish to appeal any decision against them may do so and be assured that the natural principles of justice will be observed, including the right for representation at all hearings. All written communicationinformingthestudentsofsanctionswilloutlinethepossibleappealprocedure.

RHUDisciplinaryCommittee
Whenanincidentofimproperbehaviorisparticularlyseriousorwhenitpresentsdangertostudentsor others, an instructor or supervisor of universitysponsored activity has the prerogative to initiate theinvolvement of RHU Disciplinary Committee (RHUDC). The complaint is communicated in writing to theOfficeofStudentAffairs. The Office of Student Affairs is responsible for calling for RHUDC meetings, recording minutes, and deliveringconclusiveresultswhichareirrevocableandarenotsubjecttoappeal. The RHU Disciplinary Committee members consist of regular members, exofficio, and observers. Regular members are appointed at the beginning of every academic year by RHU president, the Ex officioconsistsofarepresentativeoftheOfficeofStudentAffairs,andtheObserversare12nonvoting studentswhoareusuallyassignedbyRHUDConoccasionofanydisruptiveincident. The RHU Disciplinary Committee is responsible for managing critical forms of student disruptive behavior that is likely to impede proper performance of RHU functions: academic, administrative, and extracurricularactivities. Alldisciplinaryandbehavioralcomplaintsarecommunicatedinwritingtothe OfficeofStudentAffairs,whowouldcallforanassemblyoftheRHUDisciplinaryCommitteeinorderto investigate the allegations. RHUDC is also responsible for conducting all hearings and deliberations in accordance with the democratic rules of justice that require contemplating all intricate specifics of the whole disruptive event. After reaching a verdict, the Office of Student Affairs delivers outcomes to all concernedparties.

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FRESHMANPROGRAM
REQUIREMENTSFORADMISSIONTOTHEFRESHMANCLASS
All applicants to the Freshman Class must hold a high school certificate based on 12 years of schooling starting with Grade One awarded by a government or private school recognized by the Lebanese Ministry of Education. High school diplomas or certificates that are based on less than 12 years of schoolingstartingwithGradeOnearenotrecognized. All applicants to the freshman class are required to submit the SAT I results and proof of English language proficiencybeforejoiningtheFreshmanProgram.Inaddition,they arerequiredtosubmitthe SATIIresultsbeforejoiningthesophomoreclass. Lebanese applicants must submit official permission from the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education beforejoiningtheFreshmanProgram.

FRESHMANPROGRAMATRHU
The Freshman Program consists of 30 credits. Students admitted to the Freshman Programcanenrollin either the Freshman Arts Program (College of Business Administration) or the Freshman Science Program (College of Engineering or College of Science and Information Systems). Upon successful completion of the requirements, the student will be promoted to the sophomore class provided s/he satisfiestherequirementsoftheLebaneseMinistryofHigherEducationandRHU. Program FreshmanArts FreshmanSciences Humanities Math 6 3 3 6 Natural Sciences 6 9 Social Sciences 3 3 Elective 6 3 English Arabic 3 3 3 3

All students whose native language is Arabic must take an Arabic language course. Students who are exempted from the Arabic language requirement must still fulfill the 30 credits required to finish the FreshmanProgram.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS
Emphasis:FreshmanArts
Semester CourseNo. ENGL101 MATH189 ECON190 ARAB180 CourseName FreshmanEnglish CalculusIforFreshmanArts Introduction to Economics (required for applicationtotheCollegeofBusiness) FreshmanNaturalScienceElective Humanities ArabicReadingandWriting FreshmanNaturalScienceElective Elective Humanities Elective Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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Emphasis:FreshmanScience
Semester Fall 15CR CourseNo. ENGL101 MATH190 PHYS190 ARAB180 MATH191 PHYS191 CourseName FreshmanEnglish CalculusIforFreshmanScience GeneralPhysicsI FreshmanNaturalScienceElective Humanities ArabicReadingandWriting CalculusIIforFreshmanScience GeneralPhysicsII SocialScienceElective Elective Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Pre.Req. MATH190 PHYS190

Spring 15CR

FRESHMANCOURSES
Freshman courses are courses specifically designed for the freshman class and are opened only to freshmanstudents.Freshmancoursesareallcourseslistedatthe100level. Freshmen who have not completed ENGL 210 are required to fulfill their freshman credits with freshman courses. Freshmen who have completed ENGL 210 may choose higher level electives to completetheirprogram.

RULESFORJOININGRHUCOLLEGES
Any freshman student who wants to enroll in a certain major, after the successful completion of the freshmanyear,mustfulfillthefollowingrequirementsofthecolleges/hewishestojoin: College of Business Administration AGPAofatleast70%andagradeofatleast70%inbothMATH189orMATH190andECON190. College of Engineering AGPAofatleast75%,andaminimumgradeof70%inMATH190,MATH191,PHYS190,andPHYS191. College of Science and Information Systems A GPA of at least 75% and a minimum grade of 70% in bothMATH190 and MATH191 for those who wishtojointheInformationScienceprogram. AGPAofat least 70% and passingthe RHUGraphicsDesignAptitudeTestforthosewhowishtojoin theGraphicsDesignprogram.

ACADEMICPROBATION
Afreshmanstudentwillbeplacedonacademicprobationinthefollowingcases: Inabilitytoachieveacumulativeaverage(GPA)of67%attheendofthesecondsemester. Inabilitytoachieveacumulativeaverage(GPA)of68%attheendofthethirdandfourthsemesters. Inabilitytoachieveacumulativeaverage(GPA)of69%attheendofthefifthandsixthsemesters. Inability to achieve a cumulative average (GPA) of 70% in any subsequent semester excluding summer. Fulltimestudentscarryingaloadoflessthan12creditsattheendofaregularsemester. Evaluation for fulltime students is based on the completion of at least 24 credits at the end of the secondregularsemester,andatleast12creditsinanysubsequentsemester.
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Probationisremovedinthefollowingcases: AchievingaGPAofatleast68%attheendofthethirdandfourthsemesters. AchievingaGPAofatleast69%attheendofthefifthandsixthsemesters. AchievingaGPAofatleast70%attheendofanysubsequentsemester. Probationshouldbeclearedwithintwoconsecutiveregularsemestersaftertheplacementdate. The fulltime load for a student on probation should not be less than 12 or more than 16 credits in a regular semester. Students who fail to remove the probation within one semester are not allowed to register more than 13 credits. During the summer sessions the student on probation is allowed to register for a maximum of 10 credits (combined total). Students continuing on probation can register foramaximumof7creditsinthetwosummersessions.

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COLLEGEOFBUSINESSADMINISTRATION
The College of Business Administrationoffers a balanced combination of classroom learning and hands onbusinesseducation.ThecurriculumhasbeendevelopedusingCanadiancoursecontentanddelivery methodsincollaborationwithCapilanoUniversityinBritishColumbia. TheCollegeofBusinessAdministrationhastwodepartments: DepartmentofFinancialStudies DepartmentofManagementStudies Students may choose major subjects in five areas: Accounting/ Finance, Business Computing, Management,Marketing,andHospitalityManagement.

MAJORSOFFEREDBYTHECOLLEGE
DepartmentofFinancialStudies
Accounting/Finance Students majoring in Accounting/Finance are prepared to be Certified Public Accountants. They will be offered courses in cost accounting, financial accounting, accounting microcomputer application, and taxation. On top of these courses, the students will be enrolled in humanities, social sciences, and leadership classes. These courses will help them to be critical members of organizations management teams. Their vast knowledge of business and their communication skills will add value to their decision making. Business Computing Information Technology is the backbone of business today. The Business Computing Program is designedtoprovideRHUgraduateswithbusinessknowledgeandcomputerknowhowtocompeteinan everchangingworldoftechnology.TheBusinessComputingProgramcoverswebdesign,programming, databases, networking, financial applications, as well as business core courses. Business Computing students will be able to pursue graduate studies in either business or computer science fields, or hold jobsasdatabaseadministrator,databasedeveloper,webdeveloper,ITauditor,etc.

DepartmentofManagementStudies
Management The Management curriculum is designed to prepare students for managerial positions and to enhance their progress to top level executive responsibilities. Management graduates secure positions in executive management, human resources management, and services management. Students possessinginterpersonalandcommunicationskillsaregoodcandidatesforthisfield. Marketing The Marketing curriculum covers retail event management, retail buying, advertising, and professional selling skills. This program gets its strength from real world experience supplemented by a focused curriculum to support these areas of interest. Marketing graduates secure positions as marketing managers, promotion consultants, advertising managers, and sales managers. Students should have an outgoingattitude,creativity,andgoodentrepreneurialandcommunicationskills. Hospitality Management The Hospitality Management Program offers courses in Management, Marketing, and Customer Services; it is geared towards preparing students to hold key positions in the hotels and tourism industry.Studentsalsotakecoursesinhumanities,socialsciences,andleadership.
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COURSECOMPLETIONFORELIGIBILITYOFBBADEGREE
ToqualifyforaBachelorofBusinessAdministrationBBAfromRHUsCollegeofBusinessAdministration, studentsmustcompleteaminimumof99creditsasindicatedinthefollowingtable: Category IGeneralRequirements BusinessCore NonBusinessCore LiberalArtsandHumanitiesElectives ForeignLanguages SubTotals IIMajorRequirements MajorCourses SubTotals IIICoopRequirements WorkExperience SubTotals Total Courses 12 6 4 2 24 8 8 1 1 33 Credits 36 18 12 6 72 24 24 3 3 99

GeneralRequirements
Business Major Core Requirements Studentsmustcompletethefollowing12corebusinesscoursesforatotalof36credits: CourseNo. BADM200 BADM202 BADM207 BADM300 BADM310 BCOP222 BFIN230 BFIN231 BFIN330 BMKT261 ECON311 ECON312 CourseTitle IntroductiontoManagement BusinessMath BusinessLaw BusinessSystems BusinessStatistics BusinessComputingEssentials FinancialAccountingI FinancialAccountingII FinancialManagementandTaxation IntroductiontoMarketing Microeconomics Macroeconomics TotalRequired Non Business Core Requirements Students must complete eight courses for a total of 24 credits in nonbusiness subjects taken from Sections 1 and2below. Section1:Studentsmustcompletesixnonbusinesscorerequirementsforatotalof18credits: CourseNo. ARAB300 CVLN301 CVLN302 ENGL210 ENGL211 CourseTitle BusinessArabic CivilizationStudiesI CivilizationStudies II SophomoreEnglishandRhetoric BusinessCommunicationSkills Credits 3 3 3 3 3 Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 36

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MATH207 MATH208 TotalRequired

CalculusfortheSocialSciences1 Calculus2

3 3 18

Section2:StudentsmustcompleteaseriesoftwocoursesinaforeignlanguageotherthanEnglishandArabic*: CourseNo. GERM300 GERM301 JAPN300 JAPN301 SPAN300 SPAN301 CourseTitle GermanI GermanII JapaneseI JapaneseII SpanishI SpanishII TotalRequired
*Listofcoursesissubjecttoadditionsanddeletions.

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 6

LiberalArtsandHumanitiesElectives
StudentsmustcompletefourelectivesfromtheLiberalArtsandHumanitiesforatotalof12credits.

MajorRequirements
Studentsmustcompleteatleast24creditsintheirmajorarea. Accounting/Finance CourseNo. BFIN340 BFIN341 BFIN440 BFIN441 BFIN453 BFIN456 BFIN470 BADM490 CourseTitle CostAccountingI IntermediateAccountingI CostAccountingII IntermediateAccountingII Auditing AdvancedFinancialAccounting Taxation SeniorProject TotalRequired
*Listofcoursesissubjecttoadditionsanddeletions.

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 24

Business Computing RequiredCourses: CourseNo. CourseTitle BADM330 ProjectManagement BADM415 EBusiness BCOP331 Intro.toProgrammingandProgrammingLogic BCOP332 DatabaseManagement BCOP371 TheDevelopmentToolsofInformationSystems BADM490 SeniorProject/Computing TotalRequired OptionalCourses*: CourseNo. CourseTitle BCOP306 InternetandWebProgramming BADM401 OperationsManagement
1 2

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 18 Credits 3 3

ForholdersofLebaneseBaccalaureateinHumanitiesorEconomics/Sociology ForholdersofLebaneseBaccalaureateinGeneralScienceorLifeScience

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BADM411 BCOP426 BCOP444 BCOP450 BCOP415 BFIN333 CMPT384 CMPT436

Leadership AdvancedC++ Networking ProgrammingLanguage AdvancedNetworking PersonalFinance VisualBasics WebProgrammingandDesign TotalRequired

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6

*Listofcoursesissubjecttoadditionsanddeletions.

Management RequiredCourses: CourseNo. CourseTitle BADM206 OrganizationalBehavior BADM302 HumanResourceManagement BADM368 Entrepreneurship BADM401 OperationsManagement BADM460 StrategicManagement BADM490 SeniorProject/Management IBUS421 InternationalBusinessandMarketing TotalRequired OptionalCourses*: CourseNo. CourseTitle BADM330 ProjectManagement BADM415 EBusiness BADM435 QualityManagement BADM411 Leadership BADM470 HealthCareSystemsandManagement BFIN333 PersonalFinance BMKT464 ConsumerBehavior ECON407 ManagerialEconomics IBUS440 InternationalTradeLaw IBUS450 IslamicEconomicsandBanking TotalRequired
*Listofcoursesissubjecttoadditionsanddeletions.

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 21 Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Marketing CourseNo. BADM490 BMKT360 BMKT363 BMKT464 BMKT465 BMKT467 IBUS421 BMKT462 CourseTitle SeniorProject/Marketing MarketingResearch SalesManagement ConsumerBehavior StrategicMarketing AdvertisingTheoriesandStrategies InternationalBusinessandMarketing EventMarketingandManagement TotalRequired
*Listofcoursesissubjecttoadditionsanddeletions.

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 24

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Hospitality Management Concentration RequiredCourses: CourseNo. CourseTitle HSMG260 IntroductiontoHospitalityManagement HSMG333 TourismPlanningDevelopment HSMG436 HousekeepingOperationsandManagement HSMG437 FrontOfficeOperationsandManagement HSMG439 Nutrition HSMG440 RestaurantOperationandFloorManagement HSMG441 FoodandBeverageLaborCostControl HSMG490 SeniorProject TotalRequired OptionalCourses*: CourseNo. CourseTitle BFIN333 PersonalFinance HSMG330 HospitalityPropertyManagement HSMG334 ConventionandConferenceManagement HSMG335 HotelOperations HSMG443 HospitalityFacilitiesDesign HSMG445 MulticulturalManagement HSMG446 HotelandResortProjectManagement HSMG447 NegotiationsintheHospitalityIndustry TotalRequired
*Listofcoursesissubjecttoadditionsanddeletions.

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 24 Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6

Event Concentration RequiredCourses: CourseNo. CourseTitle BMKT462 EventMarketingandManagement HSMG260 IntroductiontoHospitalityManagement HSMG332 ClubManagement HSMG436 HousekeepingOperationsandManagement HSMG437 FrontOfficeOperationsandManagement HSMG438 ManagingTourismandHospitalitySales HSMG490 SeniorProject TotalRequired OptionalCourses*: CourseNo. CourseTitle BFIN333 PersonalFinance HSMG330 HospitalityPropertyManagement HSMG334 ConventionandConferenceManagement HSMG335 HotelOperations HSMG443 HospitalityFacilitiesDesign HSMG444 SpaandResortManagement HSMG445 MulticulturalManagement HSMG446 HotelandResortProjectManagement HSMG447 Negotiationsin theHospitalityIndustry TotalRequired
*Listofcoursesissubjecttoadditionsanddeletions.

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 24 Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6

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Travel and Tourism Concentration RequiredCourses: CourseNo. CourseTitle HSMG260 IntroductiontoHospitalityManagement HSMG333 TourismPlanning andDevelopment HSMG436 HousekeepingOperationsandManagement HSMG437 FrontOfficeOperationsandManagement HSMG438 ManagingTourismandHospitalitySales HSMG442 TravelAgencyandTourManagement HSMG463 SpecialTopicsintheAirlineIndustry HSMG490 SeniorProject TotalRequired OptionalCourses*: CourseNo. CourseTitle BFIN333 PersonalFinance HSMG330 HospitalityPropertyManagement HSMG334 ConventionandConferenceManagement HSMG335 HotelOperations HSMG443 HospitalityFacilitiesDesign HSMG444 SpaandResortManagement HSMG445 MulticulturalManagement HSMG446 HotelandResortProjectManagement HSMG447 NegotiationsintheHospitalityIndustry TotalRequired
*Listofcoursesissubjecttoadditionsanddeletions.

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 24 Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6

COOPREQUIREMENTS
Students are expected to complete one work experience period (minimum of eight weeks).To qualify forCOOP,theCBAstudentshould: Complete51creditsofwhich21aremajorcreditswithaGPAofatleast70% PasstheENGL211course CourseNo. BADM399 CourseTitle CoopWorkExperience TotalRequired Credits 3 3

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Emphasis:Accounting/Finance
Year YearI Semester Fall CourseNo. BADM200 BCOP222 BFIN230 ENGL210 MATH207 or208 BADM202 BADM207 BFIN231 BMKT261 ENGL211 BFIN330 BFIN340 BFIN341 CVLN301 ECON311 ELECTIVE BADM300 BFIN440 BFIN441 CVLN302 ECON312 ELECTIVE BADM399 BFIN470 ARAB300 BFIN453 BADM490 BFIN456 BADM310 CourseName IntroductiontoManagement BusinessComputingEssentials FinancialAccountingI EnglishCompositionandRhetoric Calculus for the Social Sciences or Calculus BusinessMath BusinessLaw FinancialAccountingII IntroductiontoMarketing BusinessCommunicationSkills FinancialManagementandTaxation CostAccountingI IntermediateAccountingI CivilizationStudiesI Microeconomics BusinessSystems CostAccountingII IntermediateAccountingII CivilizationStudiesII Macroeconomics CoopWorkExperience Taxation BusinessArabic Auditing LanguageI Elective SeniorProject AdvancedFinancialAccounting BusinessStatistics LanguageII Elective TotalNumberofCredits Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 99

Spring

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Emphasis:BusinessComputing
Year YearI Semester CourseNo. Fall BADM200 BCOP222 BFIN230 ENGL210 MATH207 or208 Spring BADM207 BFIN231 BMKT261 BCOP331 ENGL211 BADM300 BCOP371 BFIN330 CVLN301 ECON311 BADM202 BCOP332 BADM310 CVLN302 ECON312 BADM399 ARAB300 BADM330 BADM415 BADM490 CourseName Credits IntroductiontoManagement 3 BusinessComputingEssentials 3 FinancialAccountingI 3 EnglishCompositionandRhetoric 3 CalculusfortheSocialSciences 3 orCalculus BusinessLaw 3 FinancialAccountingII 3 IntroductiontoMarketing Introduction to Programming and Programming 3 Logic BusinessCommunicationSkills 3 BusinessSystems 3 TheDevelopmentToolsofInformationSystems 3 FinancialManagementandTaxation 3 MajorElective 3 CivilizationStudiesI 3 Microeconomics 3 BusinessMath 3 DatabaseManagement 3 BusinessStatistics 3 CivilizationStudiesII 3 Macroeconomics 3 Elective 3 CoopWorkExperience 3 BusinessArabic 3 ProjectManagement 3 EBusiness 3 LanguageI Elective 3 SeniorProject 3 LanguageII 3 MajorElective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 TotalNumberofCredits 99

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Emphasis:Management
Year YearI Semester Fall CourseNo. BADM200 BCOP222 BFIN230 ENGL210 MATH207 or208 BADM206 BADM207 BFIN231 BMKT261 ENGL211 BADM202 BADM310 BFIN330 CVLN301 ECON311 ARAB300 BADM300 BADM302 CVLN302 ECON312 BADM399 BADM368 BADM401 IBUS421 BADM460 BADM490 CourseName IntroductiontoManagement BusinessComputingEssentials FinancialAccountingI EnglishCompositionandRhetoric Calculus for the Social Sciences or Calculus OrganizationalBehavior BusinessLaw FinancialAccountingII IntroductiontoMarketing BusinessCommunicationSkills BusinessMath BusinessStatistics FinancialManagementandTaxation CivilizationStudiesI Microeconomics Elective BusinessArabic BusinessSystems HumanResourceManagement CivilizationStudiesII Macroeconomics Elective Coop WorkExperience Entrepreneurship OperationsManagement InternationalBusinessandMarketing Elective LanguageI StrategicManagement SeniorProject LanguageII Elective MajorElective TotalNumberofCredits Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 99

Spring

YearII

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Summer Fall

Spring

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Emphasis:Marketing
Year YearI Semester Fall CourseNo. BCOP222 BFIN230 BMKT261 ENGL210 MATH207 or208 BADM200 BADM207 BADM310 BFIN231 ENGL211 BFIN330 BMKT360 BMKT363 CVLN301 ECON311 BADM202 BADM300 BMKT467 CVLN302 ECON312 BADM399 ARAB300 BMKT464 IBUS421 BADM490 BMKT462 BMKT465 CourseName BusinessComputingEssentials FinancialAccountingI IntroductiontoMarketing EnglishCompositionandRhetoric Calculus for the Social Sciences or Calculus IntroductiontoManagement BusinessLaw BusinessStatistics FinancialAccountingII BusinessCommunicationSkills FinancialManagementandTaxation MarketingResearch SalesManagement CivilizationStudiesI Microeconomics Elective BusinessMath BusinessSystems AdvertisingTheoriesandStrategies CivilizationStudiesII Macroeconomics Elective CoopWorkExperience BusinessArabic ConsumerBehavior InternationalBusinessandMarketing Elective LanguageI SeniorProject EventMarketingandManagement StrategicMarketing Elective LanguageII TotalNumberofCredits Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 99

Spring

YearII

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Summer Fall

Spring

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Emphasis:Hospitality/HospitalityManagement
Year YearI Semester Fall CourseNo. BADM200 BCOP222 BMKT261 MATH207 or208 ENGL210 BADM206 BADM207 BCOP221 BFIN230 ENGL211 BADM310 BFIN231 BFIN341 BMKT360 BMKT363 CVLN301 ECON311 HSMG260 BADM202 BADM300 CVLN302 ECON312 HSMG333 HSMG399 HSMG436 HSMG437 HSMG439 HSMG440 HSMG441 HSMG490 CourseName Credits IntroductiontoManagement 3 BusinessComputingEssentials 3 Introductiontomarketing 3 CalculusfortheSocialSciences 3 orCalculus EnglishCompositionandRhetoric 3 OrganizationalBehavior 3 BusinessLaw 3 BusinessComputingII 3 FinancialAccountingI 3 BusinessCommunicationSkills 3 BusinessStatistics 3 FinancialAccountingII 3 FinancialManagementandTaxation 3 Marketingresearch 3 Salesmanagement 3 CivilizationStudiesI 3 Microeconomics 3 IntroductiontoHospitalityManagement 3 BusinessMath 3 Businesssystems 3 CivilizationStudiesII 3 Macroeconomics 3 TourismPlanningDevelopment 3 MajorElective 3 Cooproomsdivision,foodandBeverage 3 Elective 3 Housekeeping Operations and 3 Management FrontOfficeOperationsandManagement 3 Nutrition 3 Elective 3 LanguageI 3 Restaurant operations and floor 3 Management Foodand BeverageLaborCostControl 3 Seniorproject 3 Majorelective 3 LanguageII 3 Elective 3 TotalNumberofCredits 111

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MajorElectivesEntrepreneurship(A),Conventions,Entertainment,andEvents(B),Restaurant (C),MarketingandTourManagement(D).(Letterindicatesrequiredforgraduationinoption) HOSP422 ConventionandConferenceManagement1(OptionB) 3 HOSP425 EventsandAttractionsPlanning(OptionB) 3 HOSP429 AssetandPropertyManagement(OptionsA,B) 3 HOSP434 SalesandPromotion(OptionsA,B,C,D) 3 HOSP424 TourManagementandInboundOperations(OptionD) 3 HOSP436 ConventionandConferenceManagement2(OptionB) 3 HOSP437 RestaurantManagement(OptionC) 3 HOSP438 PurchasingandCostControls(OptionsA,B,C,D) 3 HOSP439 EntertainmentManagement(OptionsB,C,D) 3 HOSP440 GraduatingSeminar/Mentorship(April/June) 3 HOSP450 Nutrition 3

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Emphasis:Hospitality/EventConcentration
Year YearI Semester Fall CourseNo. BCOP222 BADM200 BMKT261 MATH207 or208 ENGL210 BCOP221 BFIN230 BADM206 ENGL211 BADM207 BADM310 BFIN231 CVLN301 BMKT360 BMKT363 ECON311 HSMG260 BFIN341 CVLN302 HSMG332 BADM202 BADM300 ECON312 HSMG399 HSMG438 HSMG437 HSMG436 HSMG490 BMKT462 HSMG460 CourseName Credits BusinessComputingEssentials 3 IntroductiontoManagement 3 IntroductiontoMarketing 3 CalculusfortheSocialSciences 3 orCalculus EnglishCompositionandRhetoric 3 BusinessComputingII 3 FinancialAccountingI 3 OrganizationalBehavior 3 BusinessCommunicationskills 3 BusinessLaw 3 BusinessStatistics 3 FinancialAccountingII 3 CivilizationStudiesI 3 MarketingResearch 3 SalesManagement 3 Microeconomics 3 IntroductiontoHospitalityManagement 3 FinancialManagementandTaxation 3 CivilizationStudiesII 3 ClubManagement 3 BusinessMath 3 BusinessSystems 3 Macroeconomics 3 MajorElective 3 COOP(eventplanning) 3 Elective 3 ManagingTourismandHospitalitySales 3 FrontOfficeOperationsand Management 3 Housekeeping Operations and 3 Management Elective 3 LanguageI 3 SeniorProject 3 EventMarketingand Management 3 SpecialTopicsinDestinationandEvents 3 Majorelective 3 LanguageII 3 Elective 3 TotalNumberofCredits 111

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Spring

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Emphasis:Hospitality/TravelandTourismConcentration
Year YearI Semester Fall CourseNo. BCOP222 BADM200 BMKT261 MATH207 or208 ENGL210 BCOP221 BFIN230 BADM206 ENGL211 BADM207 BADM310 BFIN231 CVLN301 BMKT360 BMKT363 ECON311 HSMG260 BFIN341 CVLN302 HSMG333 BADM202 BADM300 ECON312 HSMG438 HSMG437 HSMG436 HSMG490 HSMG463 HSMG442 CourseName Credits BusinessComputingI 3 IntroductiontoManagement 3 Introductiontomarketing 3 CalculusfortheSocialSciences 3 orCalculus EnglishCompositionandRhetoric 3 BusinessComputingII 3 FinancialAccountingI 3 OrganizationalBehavior 3 Businesscommunicationskills 3 BusinessLaw 3 BusinessStatistics 3 FinancialaccountingII 3 CivilizationStudiesI 3 MarketingResearch 3 SalesManagement 3 Microeconomics 3 IntroductiontoHospitalityManagement 3 FinancialManagementandTaxation 3 CivilizationStudiesII 3 TourismPlanningandDevelopment 3 BusinessMath 3 BusinessSystems 3 Macroeconomics 3 MajorElective 3 Understanding and Managing Hospitality 3 Sales Front Office Operations and 3 Management Housekeeping Operations and 3 Management Elective 3 LanguageI 3 SeniorProject 3 SpecialTopicsintheAirlineIndustry 3 TravelAgencyandTourManagement 3 Majorelective 3 LanguageII 3 Elective 3 TotalNumberofCredits 111

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MINORINBUSINESSADMINISTRATION
StudentsalreadyworkingonadegreeoutsidetheCollegeofBusinessAdministration(CBA)canapplyto receive a minor in business from CBA. Minor applicants must receive approval from both CBA and the collegeofthestudentsmajor. A student is eligible to be considered for a minor in business after completing at least 30 credits in a major with a GPA of 75.In order to graduate with a minor in business administration, student must completeaminimumof18creditsinbusinessrelatedcourses.Courserequirementsforearningaminor fromCBAareasfollows: Course ManagementandMarketingReview(BADM222) FinancialAccounting(BFIN233) MandatoryCourses Microeconomics and Macroeconomics (ECON 333) FinancialManagementandTaxation(BFIN330) ElectiveCourses Entrepreneurship(BADM368) (Total of three OrganizationalBehavior(BADM206) courses) HumanResourcesManagement(BADM302) Leadership(BADM411) TotalCreditsRequired Credits 9

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Studentsmustmaintain a GPAof 70 in thesecourses, and allminorrequirements should becompleted before a student earns her/his major bachelors degree. The minor in business administration will be reflectedonthetranscriptsofthestudentwhocompletesalltheminorrequirements.

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor of Business Administration degree may be conferred on students who have satisfied the followingrequirements: Completedthenumberofrequiredcredits. Attainedaminimumoverallcumulativeaverage(GPA)of70%andaminimumof70%averageinthe majorcourses. SuccessfullycompletedtheCooprequirementsdesignatedbyRHU. Attainedaminimumgradeof70intheseniorproject. Students majoring in Management must pass BADM 200 and BADM 206with a minimum grade of 70. StudentsmajoringinMarketingmustpassBADM200andBMKT261withaminimumgradeof70. Students majoring in Business Computing must pass BCOP 222 and BADM 300 with a minimum gradeof70. Students majoring in Accounting and Finance must pass BFIN 230 and BFIN 231with a minimum gradeof70. StudentsmajoringinHospitalityManagementmustpassBADM200andHSMG260withaminimum gradeof70.

TRANSFERRINGTOTHECOLLEGEOFBUSINESSADMINISTRATION
ThestudenthastopetitiontheCollegeofBusinessAdministrationfortransferpurposes. Thecollegetransferstherequesttotheconcerneddepartmentforrecommendation. ThecollegesendsthefinalapprovaltotheRegistrarsOffice. TheRegistrarsOfficenotifiesthestudentaboutthefinaldecision.
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COLLEGEOFENGINEERING
The College of Engineering has three operating departments that mix a blend of theory and laboratory instructionintheiracademicprograms. DepartmentofElectricalandComputerEngineering DepartmentofMechanicalandMechatronicsEngineering DepartmentofCivilandEnvironmentalEngineering

DEPARTMENTOFELECTRICALANDCOMPUTERENGINEERING
MajorsOfferedbytheDepartment
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers three majors. The sophomore year is common for all three majors and focuses on engineering fundamentals. Students possessing good analytical skills in physics and mathematics are good candidates for these majors. The majors offered bytheDepartmentofElectricalandComputerEngineeringare: ComputerandCommunicationsEngineering ElectricalEngineering ElectronicsEngineering(Bioinstrumentation) Computer and Communications Engineering The curriculum of Computer and Communications Engineering covers the basics in mathematics, physics, mechanics, electric circuits, and computer programming. In addition, the curriculum provides students with detailed knowledge in the areas of computers (hardware and software design and analysis) and communications (analog and digital communication systems principles, analysis, and design). Computer and Communication Engineering has direct applications in many areas including telecommunications and networks, integrated circuits and microprocessors, and computing hardware andsoftware. Electrical Engineering The curriculum of Electrical Engineering covers the basics in mathematics, physics, mechanics, electric circuits, and computer programming. In addition, the curriculum provides students with detailed knowledge in the areas of electrical engineering, computer hardware and software, communications, digital analysis and design, control, electronics, machines, and power. Electrical Engineering has direct applications in many areas including power systems and generation, aircraft control application, domesticandindustrialapplication,anddifferentpowerelectronicsfields. Electronics Engineering Bio instrumentation This major is a multidisciplinary field. It provides students with detailed knowledge in Electrical, Computer, and Mechanical Engineering. Further, they acquire knowledge in human physiology, anatomy, and psychology. Bioinstrumentation engineers have developed machines and devices to improve human lives and to ensure proper diagnostic procedures. Active biomedical research and development spans a wide spectrum of fields that include CT scanners, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)imagingmachines,carsafety,andmappingofbrainactivity.

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CourseCompletionforEligibilityofBSDegree
Computer and Communication Curriculum Credits Distribution CoursesCategory EnglishCommunication Humanities/SocialSciences BusinessCourses ComputingCourses MathandScienceCourses Names ENGL210,ENGL212 ThreeElectives TwoElectives COSC221,COSC222 CHEM 211, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 311,MATH314,MATH351,PHYS211 RelatedEngineeringCourses RequiredEngineeringcourses ELECcourses RequiredcoreELECcourses CCEE(Major)Courses RequiredcoreCCEEcourses TechnicalElectives Anyapprovedengineeringcourses MajorTechnicalElectives AnyapprovedCCEEcoursers BSProject CCEEorientedproject Coop PracticalExperience TotalCredits Electrical Engineering Curriculum Credits Distribution CoursesCategory EnglishCommunication Humanities/SocialSciences BusinessCourses MathandSciencesCourses Names ENGL210,ENGL212 ThreeElectives TwoElectives CHEM 211, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 311,MATH314,MATH351,PHYS211 ComputingCourses COSC221 RelatedEngineeringCourses RequiredEngineeringcourses CCEEcourses RequiredcoreCCEEcourses ELEC(Major)Courses RequiredcoreELECcourses TechnicalElectives Anyapprovedengineeringcourse MajorTechnicalElectives AnyapprovedELECcoursers BSProject ELECorientedproject Coop PracticalExperience TotalCredits Electronics Engineering Bioinstrumentation Curriculum Credits Distribution CoursesCategory EnglishCommunication Humanities/SocialSciences BusinessCourses MathandScienceCourses Names ENGL210,ENGL212 ThreeElectives TwoElectives BIOL220,CHEM212,MATH211,MATH212, MATH311,MATH314,MATH351,PHYS211 ComputingCourses COSC221 RelatedEngineeringCourses RequiredEngineering,ELEC,&CCEEcourses BIOM(Major)Courses RequiredcoreBIOMcourses MajorTechnicalElectives AnyapprovedBIOMcoursers BSProject BIOMorientedproject Coop PracticalExperience TotalCredits
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Credits 6 9 6 21 3 12 13 28 3 6 3 4 114

Credits 6 9 6 24 3 31 22 6 3 4 114

CourseRequirements
Electrical Engineering

Semester

CourseNo. CourseName CHEM211 EnvironmentalChemistry COSC221 ProgrammingI EnglishCompositionand ENGL210 Rhetoric Fall 18CR ENGR201 IntroductiontoEngineering ENGR210 EngineeringGraphicsandCAD MATH211 CalculusI PHYS211 PhysicsforEngineers ELEC210 ElectricCircuits ELEC211 ElectricCircuitsLab MATH 212 CalculusII Spring 16CR MATH311 LinearAlgebraandApplications MECH212 Dynamics SocialSciences/HumanitiesI CCEE210 LogicDesign Summer CCEE211 LogicDesignLab 7CR ENGL212 TechnicalCommunicationSkills CCEE320 SignalsandSystems ELEC320 Electronics ELEC321 ElectronicsLab Fall 16CR ELEC350 PowerSystems MATH314 OrdinaryDifferentialEquations MECH341 ThermodynamicsI CCEE321 Telecommunication ELEC340 EngineeringElectromagnetics Spring MATH351 ProbabilityandStatistics 15CR Measurementsand MECA341 Instrumentation SocialSciences/HumanitiesII COOPWorkExperience Summer ELEC399 7CR SocialSciences/HumanitiesIII CCEE414 DesignofEmbeddedSystems ELEC411 ElectricMachinesandDrives Control,Measurementand ELEC414 Fall EmbeddedSystemsLab 18CR ELEC471 ControlSystems BusinessElectiveI MajorTechnicalElectiveI ELEC412 PowerElectronics ELEC415 Spring 17CR ELEC490 ElectricPowerLab BSProject

Cr. 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3

Pre.Req. EnrolledinEng. PHYS211 CoELEC210 MATH211 MATH211 MATH211 ENGL210 CoCCEE210 ENGL210 ELEC210 ELEC210 CoELEC320 ELEC210 MATH212 MATH211 CCEE320 MATH212 MATH212 ELEC320 ENGL210 ENGL212 ENGL210 CCEE210 ELEC210 CoELEC471 CoCCEE414 CCEE320 ELEC320 PreELEC411andELEC350 CoELEC412 Senior Standing ENGL212

BusinessElectiveII 3 MajorTechnicalElectiveII 3 TechnicalElective 3 Totalcredithours 114

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Computer and Communications Engineering Semester CourseNo. CHEM211 COSC221 ENGL210 ENGR201 ENGR210 MATH211 PHYS211 ELEC210 ELEC211 MATH212 MATH311 MECH212 CCEE210 CCEE211 ENGL212 CCEE312 CCEE320 COSC222 ELEC320 ELEC321 MATH314 CCEE313 CCEE321 ELEC340 MATH351 CCEE399 CCEE414 CCEE422 ELEC414 ELEC471 CCEE415 CCEE461 Spring 17CR CCEE490 CourseName EnvironmentalChemistry ProgrammingI EnglishCompositionandRhetoric IntroductiontoEngineering EngineeringGraphicsandCAD CalculusI PhysicsforEngineers ElectricCircuits ElectricCircuitsLab CalculusII LinearAlgebraandApplications Dynamics SocialSciences/HumanitiesI LogicDesign LogicDesignLab TechnicalCommunicationSkills Microprocessors SignalsandSystems ProgrammingII Electronics ElectronicsLab OrdinaryDifferentialEquations ComputerArchitecture Telecommunication EngineeringElectromagnetics ProbabilityandStatistics SocialSciences/HumanitiesII CoopWorkExperience SocialSciences/HumanitiesIII DesignofEmbeddedSystems DigitalCommunicationandNetworks Control,Measurementand EmbeddedSystemsLab Controlsystems MajorTechnicalElectiveI BusinessElectiveI CommunicationsandNetworksLab InternetEngineeringandWeb Programming BSProject BusinessElectiveII MajorTechnicalElectiveII TechnicalElective Totalcredithours Cr. 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 114 Pre.Req. EnrolledinEng. PHYS211 CoELEC210 MATH211 MATH211 MATH211 ENGL210 CoCCEE210 ENGL210 CCEE210 ELEC210 COSC221 ELEC210 CoELEC320 MATH212 CCEE312 CCEE320 MATH212 MATH212 ENGL210 ENGL212 ENGL210 CCEE210 CCEE321 CoELEC471 CoCCEE414 CCEE320 CCEE422 COSC221 SeniorStanding ENGL212

Fall 18CR

Spring 16CR

Summer 7CR

Fall 16CR

Spring 15CR Summer 7CR

Fall 18CR

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Electronics Engineering Bioinstrumentation Semester CourseNo. CHEM212 COSC221 ENGL210 Fall 16CR ENGR201 MATH211 PHYS211 BIOL220 CIVE212 ELEC210 Spring 16CR ELEC211 MATH212 MATH311 CCEE210 Summer CCEE211 7CR ENGL212 BIOM310 CCEE312 CCEE320 Fall 16CR ELEC320 ELEC321 MATH314 BIOM311 Spring 16CR BIOM337 BIOM338 ELEC340 MATH351 MECA341 BIOM399 BIOM431 BIOM457 ELEC471 BIOM432 BIOM438 BIOM490 CourseName GeneralChemistry ProgrammingI EnglishCompositionandRhetoric IntroductiontoEngineering CalculusI PhysicsforEngineers HumanAnatomyandPhysiology Statics ElectricalCircuits ElectricalCircuitsLab CalculusII LinearAlgebraandApplications LogicDesign LogicDesignLab TechnicalCommunicationSkills BiomedicalSensors Microprocessors SignalsandSystems Electronics ElectronicsLab OrdinaryDifferentialEquations BiomedicalInstrumentationDesign BiomedicalEngineeringDesignI BiomedicalEngineeringDesignLabI EngineeringElectromagnetics ProbabilityandStatistics MeasurementsandInstrumentation CoopWorkExperience SocialSciences/HumanitiesI PrinciplesofDesign AdvancedBiomedicalInstrumentation ControlSystems MajorTechnicalElectiveI BusinessElectiveI SocialSciences/HumanitiesII MedicalImaging BiomedicalEngineeringDesignLabII BSProject BusinessElectiveII SocialSciences/HumanitiesIII MajorTechnicalElectiveII Totalcredithours Cr. 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 114 Pre.Req. EnrolledinEng. PHYS211 CoELEC210 MATH211 MATH211 CoCCEE210 ENGL210 CCEE210 ELEC210 ELEC210 CoELEC320 MATH212 BIOM310 ELEC320 BIOM310 ELEC320 CoBIOM337 MATH212 MATH212 ELEC320 ENGL212 ENGL210 BIOM311and337 BIOM311and337 CCEE320 ENGL210 BIOM311and337 BIOM311and337 SeniorStanding ENGL212 ENGL210

Summer 7CR

Fall 18CR

Spring 18CR

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DEPARTMENTOFMECHANICALANDMECHATRONICSENGINEERING
TheDepartmentofMechanicalandMechatronicsEngineeringincludestwomajorspecializations: MechanicalEngineering(MECH) MechatronicsEngineering(MECA) The first year focuses on engineering fundamentals. By the end of this first year, students may choose oneofthetwoabovementionedmajors. In general, students possessing good analytical skills in physics and mathematics are good candidates forbothmajors.

MajorsOfferedbytheDepartment
Mechanical Engineering The undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Program at RHU is a broad engineering program that focuses on two main domains, thermo-fluids and Mechanical design. Physical principles in these domains are applied to the study of applied solid mechanics, motion, energy transfer, and energy conversion in mechanical and thermo-fluid systems. The Mechanical Engineering curriculum includes courses and laboratories infrastructure in which fundamentals in these areas are introduced. Creative problem-solving skills and design activities using state-of-the art laboratory and computer tools are integrated throughout the curriculum. Mechanical engineering has direct applications in many areas including environment, HVAC, automotive, manufacturing, materials, plant, maintenance, aerospace, biomedical applications, machine design, and so on. Mechatronics Engineering The Mechatronics Engineering Program in the College of Engineering at RHU is the first in Lebanon to offer an undergraduate Bachelor of Science Program in purely Mechatronics Engineering. Mechatronics is the integrated discipline of mechanics, electronics, and computing. It presents innovative concepts in designing and making value-added products. In the past, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and computer engineers co-operated together to develop a product from concept to customers. However, the cutting edge technology of todays industry requires a skilled engineer who can integrate all three disciplines simultaneously, especially at the design stage to create "enhanced and intelligent artifacts," e.g. automotive systems, biomedical instruments, cameras, robots, washing machines, and much more. The combination of courses and laboratory experiments prepares mechatronics graduates to apply their knowledge in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, control engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, and computer technology. Mechatronics engineers use their knowledge of computer-aided technology, system integration, motion control, sensing, intelligence, and microcomputers in product design and development.

CourseCompletionforEligibilityofBSDegree
To qualify for a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering,thestudentmustcompleteaminimumof114creditsasstatedinthefollowingtable:
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Mechatronics Engineering Curriculum Credits Distribution CoursesCategory EnglishCommunication Humanities/SocialSciences BusinessCourses MathandSciences Computing RelatedEngineeringcourses MECA(Major)Courses MECHCourses TechnicalElectives MajorTechnicalElectives BSProject Coop Names ENGL210,ENGL212 ThreeElectives TwoElectives CHEM 211, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 311,MATH314,MATH351,PHYS211 COSC221 RequiredEngineeringcourses RequiredcoreMECAcourses RequiredcoreMECHcourses Anyapprovedengineeringcourses AnyapprovedMECAcourses MECAorientedproject PracticalExperience TotalCredits Credits 6 9 6 21 3 28 13 15 3 3 3 4 114

Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Credits Distribution CoursesCategory EnglishCommunication Humanities/SocialSciences BusinessCourses MathandSciences Computing RelatedEngineeringcourses MECH(Major)Courses MECACourses TechnicalElectives MajorTechnicalElectives BSProject COOP Names/type ENGL210,ENGL212 ThreeElectives TwoElectives CHEM 211, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 311,MATH314,MATH351,PHYS211 COSC221 RequiredEngineeringcourses RequiredcoreMECHcourses RequiredcoreMECAcourses Anyapprovedengineeringcourses AnyapprovedMECHcourses MECHorientedproject PracticalExperience TotalCredits Credits 6 9 6 21 3 11 39 3 3 6 3 4 114

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CourseRequirements
Mechanical Engineering Semester CourseNo. CIVE212 COSC221 ENGL210 ENGR201 MATH211 PHYS211 ELEC210 ELEC211 ENGR210 MATH212 MATH311 MECH212 MECH271 ENGL212 ENGR211 MECH281 CHEM211 MATH314 MECH331 MECH341 MECH372 MATH351 MECA331 MECH332 MECH351 MECH399 MECH410 MECH432 MECH441 MECH443 MECH465 MECH490 CourseName Statics ProgrammingI EnglishCompositionand Rhetoric IntroductiontoEngineering CalculusI PhysicsforEngineers ElectricCircuits ElectricCircuitsLab EngineeringGraphicsandCAD CalculusII LinearAlgebra Dynamics ScienceandPropertiesofMaterials TechnicalCommunicationSkills AdvancedCAD MechanicsofMaterials EnvironmentalChemistry OrdinaryDifferentialEquations Mechanisms and Dynamics of Machinery ThermodynamicsI ManufacturingProcesses SocialSciences/HumanitiesI ProbabilityandStatistics DynamicSystemsAnalysis MachineDesignI FluidMechanics SocialSciences/HumanitiesII COOPWorkExperience SocialSciences/HumanitiesIII MechanicalEngineeringLab MachineDesignII ThermodynamicsII HeatTransfer BusinessElectiveI MajorTechnicalElectiveI HVAC BSProject BusinessElectiveII MajorTechnicalElectiveII TechnicalElective TotalCredithours Cr. 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 114 Pre.Req. EnrolledinEng. PHYS211 CoELEC210 MATH211 MATH211 MATH211 MATH211 ENGL210 ENGR210 CIVE212 MATH212 MECH212 MATH211 MECH281 ENGL210 MATH212 ELEC210 CoMATH314 MECH281 MECH341 ENGL210 ENGL212 ENGL210 MECH351 MECH332 MECH341 MECH341 MECH341 Senior Standing ENGL212

Fall 16CR

Spring 18CR

Summer 7CR

Fall 18CR

Spring 15CR

Summer 7CR

Fall 18CR

Spring 15CR

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Mechatronics Engineering Semester CourseNo. CIVE212 COSC221 ENGL210 Fall 16CR ENGR201 MATH211 PHYS211 CHEM211 ELEC210 ELEC211 Spring ENGR210 18CR MATH212 MATH311 MECH212 CCEE210 Summer8 CCEE211 CR ENGR211 MECH281 MATH314 ELEC320 ELEC321 Fall MECH331 16CR MECH341 ENGL212 MATH351 MECA331 CourseName Statics ProgrammingI EnglishCompositionandRhetoric IntroductiontoEngineering CalculusI PhysicsforEngineers EnvironmentalChemistry ElectricCircuits ElectricCircuitsLab EngineeringGraphicsandCAD CalculusII LinearAlgebra Dynamics LogicDesign LogicDesignLab AdvancedCAD MechanicsofMaterials OrdinaryDifferentialEquations Electronics ElectronicsLab Mechanisms and Dynamics of Machinery ThermodynamicsI SocialSciences/HumanitiesI TechnicalCommunicationSkills ProbabilityandStatistics DynamicSystemsAnalysis MeasurementsandInstrumentation MachineDesignI SocialSciences/HumanitiesII COOP WorkExperience EmbeddedSystemsDesign Control,Measurementand EmbeddedSystemsLab ControlSystems SensorsandActuators BusinessElectiveI SocialSciences/HumanitiesIII MechatronicsSystemsLab MechatronicsSystemsDesign BSProject BusinessElectiveII MajorTechnicalElective TechnicalElective TotalCredithours
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Cr. 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 3 3 1 1 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 114

Pre.Req. EnrolledinEng. PHYS211 CoELEC210 MATH211 MATH211 MATH211 CoCCEE210 ENGR210 CIVE212 MATH212 ELEC210 CoELEC320 MECH212 MATH211 ENGL210 ENGL210 MATH212 ELEC210 CoMATH314 ELEC320 MECH281 ENGL210 ENGL212 CCEE210 CoELEC471 CoCCEE414 MECA331 MECA341 ENGL210 CoMECA475 ELEC471 SeniorStanding ENGL212

MECA341 MECH332 Summer4 MECA399 CR CCEE414 ELEC414 Fall 18CR ELEC471 MECA441 MECA415 MECA475 MECA490

Spring 18CR

Spring 16CR

DEPARTMENTOFCIVILANDENVIRONMENTALENGINEERING
The undergraduate Civil and Environmental Engineering program at RHU is a broad engineering program that involves many disciplines, including construction, structural design, geotechnical, transportation, environmental, and water resources. As contemporary systems require the integration of modern computer technologies, the Civil and Environmental Engineering curriculum include courses and laboratories in which handson skills and computeraided design tools are emphasized. Civil Engineeringhasdirectapplicationsinmanyareas,includingbridgedesign,construction,urbanplanning, environmentalengineering,watertreatment,intelligenttransportationsystems,etc. The Department offers a threeyear program leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering.Thefirstyearfocusesonengineeringfundamentals.

CourseCompletionforEligibilityofBSDegree
To qualify for a Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,thestudentmustcompleteaminimumof114creditsasstatedinthefollowingtable: CoursesCategory EnglishCommunication Humanities/SocialSciences BusinessCourses MathandSciences Computing RelatedEngineeringCourses CIVE(Major)Courses MajorTechnicalElectives BSProject COOP Names ENGL210,ENGL212 ThreeElectives TwoElectives CHEM 211, MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 311,MATH314,MATH351,PHYS211 COSC221 RequiredEngineeringcourses RequiredcoreCIVEcourses AnyapprovedCIVEcourses CIVEorientedproject PracticalExperience TotalCredits Credits 6 9 6 21 3 20 39 3 3 4 114

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CourseRequirements
Civil Engineering Semester CourseNo. CIVE212 COSC221 ENGL210 Fall 16CR ENGR201 MATH211 PHYS211 CHEM211 ELEC210 ELEC211 ENGR210 MATH212 MATH311 MECH212 CIVE310 ENGR211 MECH281 CIVE330 CIVE350 ENGL212 MATH314 MECH341 CIVE325 CIVE370 MATH351 MECH351 CIVE399 CIVE410 Fall 15CR CIVE421 CIVE430 CIVE470 CIVE422 CIVE440 CIVE450 CIVE461 CIVE490 CourseName Statics ProgrammingI EnglishCompositionandRhetoric IntroductiontoEngineering CalculusI PhysicsforEngineers EnvironmentalChemistry ElectricCircuits ElectricCircuitsLab EngineeringGraphicsandCAD CalculusII LinearAlgebra Dynamics Surveying,Photogrammetryand Geodesy AdvancedCAD MechanicsofMaterials ConstructionMaterials StructuralAnalysisI TechnicalCommunicationSkills OrdinaryDifferentialEquations ThermodynamicsI SocialSciences/HumanitiesI TransportationEngineering ConcreteI ProbabilityandStatistics FluidMechanics SocialSciences/HumanitiesII COOP WorkExperience SocialSciences/HumanitiesIII CivilEngineeringLab SoilMechanics Hydraulics ConcreteII BusinessElectiveI FoundationEngineering ConstructionPlanningand Scheduling EnvironmentalEngineering PlansandSpecifications BSProject BusinessElectiveII Cr. 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 TotalCredits 114 Pre.Req. Enrolledin Engineering PHYS211 CoELEC210 MATH211 MATH211 MATH211 ENGR210 CIVE212 MECH281 ENGL210 MATH212 MATH211 ENGL210 CIVE310 CIVE350 MATH212 MECH341 ENGL210 ENGL210 CIVE330 CoCIVE421 MECH281 MECH351 CIVE370 CIVE421 SeniorStanding ENGL212

Spring 18CR

Summer 7CR

Fall 18CR

Spring 15CR Summer 7CR

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COOPREQUIREMENTS
ToqualifyforCOOP,theCEstudentshould: Complete60creditsofwhich30aremajorcreditswithaGPAofatleast70% PasstheENGL212course

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS
The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer and Communication, Electronics Bioinstrumentation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Civil Engineering may be conferred on students who havesatisfiedthefollowingrequirements: Completedthenumberofrequiredcredits. Attainedaminimumoverallcumulativeaverage(GPA)of70%andaminimumof70%averageinthe majorcourses. SuccessfullycompletedtheCooprequirementsdesignatedbyRHU. Attainedaminimumgradeof70intheseniorproject. Students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering must pass ELEC 210 and CCEE 210withaminimumgradeof70. Students majoring in Mechanical Engineering students must pass MECH 212 and MECH 281 with a minimumgradeof70. Students majoring in Mechatronics Engineering students must passMECH 212 andCCEE 210 with a minimumgradeof70. Students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering must pass CIVE 212 and MECH 281withaminimumgradeof70.

TRANSFERRINGTOTHECOLLEGEOFENGINEERING
Policy
The student should be a holder of a Lebanese Secondary Certificate, General Sciences, or Life Sciencessection,oritsequivalent. To be accepted to the Engineering Program, the student has to attain a grade of at least 80% in each of MATH211, MATH212, PHYS211, and COSC221, and a GPA of at least 80% after completion oftherequiredcoursesinaminimumof18credits. IfthestudentisnotacceptedtotheEngineeringProgram,thenallthecreditswillbecountedinthe cumulative average. Credits from qualifying MATH211, MATH212, PHYS211, and COSC221, if not partofthestudentsgraduationrequirements,mightnotbecountedtowardsgraduation.

Procedure
ThestudenthastopetitiontheRegistrarsOfficefortransferaftersuccessfulcompletionofthe qualifyingcredits,andattainingtherequiredGPA. TheRegistrartransferstherequesttotheconcernedcollege. Thecollegetransferstherequesttotheconcerneddepartmentforrecommendation. ThecollegesendsthefinalapprovaltotheRegistrarsOffice. TheRegistrarsOfficenotifiesthestudentaboutthefinaldecision.

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COLLEGEOFSCIENCEANDINFORMATION SYSTEMS
Globalization led to a world shrinking from size XXL to size XXS; information technology and computer science played a major role in bringing down borders between countries through the development of the Internet and communication systems. The dot com revolution made it easier for countries to collaborate for the betterment of humanity: doctors in India and Australia are interpreting CT scans for Americanbased patients, geographic information systems are helping humanitarian services in war torn countries, and in Lebanon computer science professionals are getting their share in the outsourcing movement, where major software applications are being developed by Lebanese startups in the information technology fields. Towards this end, the College of Science and Information Systems at Rafik Hariri University developed rigorous curricula in the computer science and IT fields. These programs offer RHU students the theoretical aspects of their major, supplemented by an ambitious handsonindustryexperienceallowingRHUgraduatestostarttheircareersinoneofthefollowingfour majors: Computer Science, Graphic Design, Management Information Systems, and Software Engineering.

MAJORSOFFEREDBYTHECOLLEGE
Computer Science The Computer Science major offers students a strong foundation in computers; be it computer architecture, computation, databases, data mining, computer science theory, computer security, and programming to name a few. CS is a threeyear program interjected by a summer internship. Graduates of CS work as programmers, database administrators, IT managers, financial analysts, consultants,softwaredevelopers,etc. Graphic Design Students in Graphic Design must be talented and creative. This talent is nourished, and honed further through three years of schooling studying topics such as: design, creative editing, and advertising. Graphic Design students work in creative departments, advertising, animation, and integrated marketing,advertising,andpublicrelationsfirms. Management Information Systems Students in the MIS program receive a wellrounded education through courses offered in computing (programming, system analysis and design, databases, etc.) and in business (accounting, management, etc.) Upon degree completion, students are expected to be employed in companies relying heavily on ITforitsoperations;theyworkasdatabasedevelopers,systemdesigners,anddataminers. Software Engineering Students enrolled in Software Engineering program hone their skills toward producing marketready software applications. Students enroll in classes on software design and architecture, documentation, projectmanagement,HumanComputerInteraction,softwaretesting,andqualityassurance.Graduates with software engineering degree work as software developers, game developers, IT managers, consultants,etc.

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COURSECOMPLETIONFORELIGIBILITYOFBSDEGREE
TheCSISprogramconsistsofthreeyears.Thefirstyearinthisprogram iscommontoallmajors.Upon completionofthesophomoreyear,studentschoosetheirpreferredmajorfromthefollowingoptions: ComputerScience GraphicsDesign ManagementInformationSystems SoftwareEngineering To qualify for a BS from RHUs College of Science and Information Systems, students are required to complete a minimum of 111 credits, except in the Computer Science program, where the minimum requirednumberofcreditsis93.

GraphicDesign

To qualify for a BS in Graphic Design, students are required to complete a minimum of 111 credits as statedinthefollowingtable. Category RequiredGraphicsDesignCourses RequiredMajorElectives FineArtsRequirements EnglishRequirementCourses LiberalArtsandHumanitiesElectives BusinessRequirementCourse COOPRequirements Total Required Graphic Design Courses Studentsarerequiredtocompletethefollowing21graphicdesigncoursesforatotalof60credits: CourseNo. COGD203 COGD205 COGD220 COGD222 COGD225 COGD230 COGD300 COGD305 COGD306 COGD310 COGD311 COGD335 COGD345 COGD360 COGD409 COGD411 COGD412 COGD423 COGD424 CourseTitle IntroductiontoGraphicDesign TypeI ComputerI ComputerII Theatre PhotographyI IllustrationI TypeII TypeIII DesignI DesignII Production HistoryofGraphicDesign VisualPerception DesignWritingResearch DesignIII DesignIV ComputerIII ComputerIV Credits 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Courses 21 2 6 ENGL210,ENGL212 5 BMKT261 1 37 Credits 60 6 18 6 15 3 3 111

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COGD450 COGD452

AdvertisingandBranding DigitalIllustration TotalRequired

3 2 60

Required Major Electives Studentsmustcompletetwocoursesforatotalof6creditsinmajorelectivesubjectstakenfrombelow: CourseNo. COGD330 COGD355 COGD381 COGD402 COGD403 Fine Arts Requirements Studentsmustcompletesixcoursesforatotalof18creditsinnoncorerequirements. CourseNo. FADR200 FADR202 FADR220 FADR222 FADR210 FADR215 English Requirements CourseNo. ENGL210 ENGL212 CourseTitle EnglishCompositionandRhetoric TechnicalCommunicationSkills TotalRequired Liberal Arts and Humanities Electives Studentsmustcompletefivecoursesfromtheliberalartsandhumanities. Business Requirements Studentsmustcompletethebelowbusinesscourse. CourseNo. BMKT261 CourseTitle IntroductiontoMarketing TotalRequired Credits 3 3 Credits 3 3 6 CourseTitle DrawingI DrawingII Fundamentalsof2DDesign Fundamentalsof3DDesign RenderingandPerspectiveTechniques HistoryofArt TotalRequired Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 18 CourseTitle PhotographyII Calligraphy Bookbinding Silkscreen Painting TotalRequired Credits 3 3 3 3 3 6

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CO OP Requirements CourseNo. COGD399

CourseTitle COOPInternship TotalRequired

Credits 3 3

ComputerScience
To qualify for a BS in Computer Science, students are required to complete a minimum of 93 credits as statedinthefollowingtable: CoursesCategory RequiredCSCourses ElectiveCSCourses MathCourses EnglishCourses BusinessCourses SocialSciences/HumanitiesCourses COOPRequirements Total Required Computer Science Courses Studentsmustcompletethefollowing11computersciencecoursesforatotalof33credits: CourseNo. COSC351 COSC221 COSC222 SWET341 COSC331 COSC321 COSC361 COSC451 COSC352 MIST433 COSC490 CourseTitle LogicDesign ProgrammingI ProgrammingII SystemsAnalysisandDesign DatabaseManagementSystems DataStructureandAlgorithm NetworkingI OperatingSystems ComputerArchitectureandAssemblyLang. TechnologyProjectManagement SeniorProject TotalRequired Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 33 Courses 11 7 MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 311, MATH351,MATH411 ENGL210,ENGL212 Twoelective courses fromPreMBA courses Threeelectivecourses 1 31 Credits 33 21 15 6 6 9 3 93

Required Computer ScienceElectives Studentsmustcomplete21creditsintheiremphasisareatobeselectedoutofthefollowinglist: CourseNo. COSC421 COSC422 COSC481 SWET321 COSC323 COSC333 MATH421 MATH314 CourseTitle TheoryofComputation AdvancedDataStructuresandAlgorithms ArtificialIntelligence SoftwareEngineering ProgrammingLanguages WebProgramminginPHP NumericalAnalysis OrdinaryDifferentialEquations Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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COSC450 COSC470 COSC424 COSC462 COSC471 COSC423 CCEE461 CCEE313 CCEE453 BCOP306 COSC498

JavaProgramming SearchEngineOptimization CompilerDesign NetworkingII GeographicInformationSystemsGIS NetworkSecurity InternetEngineeringandWebProgramming ComputerArchitecture MultimediaSystems InternetandwebProgramming SpecialTopics TotalRequired

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 21

*Listofcoursesissubjecttoadditionsanddeletions.

Mathematics Requirements Studentsarerequiredtocompletethefollowing5mathematicscoursesforatotalof15credits: CourseNo. MATH211 MATH212 MATH311 MATH351 MATH411 English Requirements Studentsarerequiredtocomplete2Englishcoursesforatotalof6credits. CourseNo. ENGL210 ENGL212 Business Courses StudentsmustcompletetwocoursesfromthefollowingPREMBAcourses: CourseNo. BADM220 BADM222 BADM368 BFIN233 BFIN330 ECON333 CourseTitle BusinessMathandStatistics Managementand MarketingReview Entrepreneurship FinancialAccounting FinancialManagementandTaxation Microeconomicsand Macroeconomics TotalRequired Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 CourseTitle EnglishCompositionandRhetoric TechnicalCommunicationSkills TotalRequired Credits 3 3 6 CourseTitle CalculusI CalculusII LinearAlgebra ProbabilityandStatistics DiscreteMathematics TotalRequired Credits 3 3 3 3 3 15

Social Sciences/ Humanities Courses Studentsmustcomplete3coursesfromtheliberalartsandhumanitiescoursesforatotalof9credits. CO OP Requirements CourseNo. COSC399

CourseTitle COOPWorkExperience TotalRequired

Credits 3 3

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ManagementInformationSystems
ToqualifyforaBS in ManagementInformationSystems, studentsarerequiredtocompleteaminimum of111creditsasstatedinthefollowingtables: Required Courses CourseNo. MIST331 MIST332 MIST341 MIST400 MIST442 MIST451 MIST462 MIST471 Optional Courses CourseNo. MIST361 MIST364 MIST366 MIST464 MIST498 CourseTitle TheInternetandEbusinessTechnologies SupplyChainManagement CustomerRelationshipManagement SystemSoftwareAgents SpecialTopics TotalRequired Credits 3 3 3 3 3 9 CourseTitle Productionand OperationsManagement ComputerModelsinOperationsManagement InformationSystemsAnalysisandDesign SeniorProject KnowledgeManagement AdvancedBusinessProgramming EnterpriseandBusinessIntelligenceSystems ToolsforQualityManagement TotalRequired Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 30

*Listofcoursesissubjecttoadditionsanddeletions.

SoftwareEngineering
Required Courses CourseNo. COSC422 COSC423 COSC451 SWET321 SWET324 SWET326 SWET400 SWET441 Optional Courses CourseNo. COSC462 SWET451 SWET453 SWET461 SWET498 CourseTitle NetworkingII ClientServerComputing WebPageAuthoringandDesign HardwareSoftwareInterfacing SpecialTopics TotalRequired
*Listofcoursesissubjecttoadditionsanddeletions.

CourseTitle AdvancedDataStructuresandAlgorithms ObjectOrientedProgramming OperatingSystems SoftwareEngineering SoftwareDesignandArchitecture SoftwareTestingandQualityAssurance SeniorProject HumanComputerInteraction TotalRequired

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 30

Credits 3 3 3 3 3 9

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COURSEREQUIREMENTS
Emphasis:ComputerScience
Semester Fall 15CR Course# COSC351 COSC221 MATH211 ENGL210 SWET341 HumanitiesElective COSC222 MATH212 ENGL212 COSC331 HumanitiesElective COSC321 COSC352 MATH311 COSC361 Elective COSC451 MATH351 Elective Elective Elective COOP MIST433 MATH411 Elective Elective Business Business Elective HumanitiesElective COSC490 CourseName LogicDesign ProgrammingI CalculusI EnglishCompositionandRhetoric SystemAnalysisandDesign Humanities/SocialScience ProgrammingII CalculusII TechnicalCommunicationSkills DatabaseManagementSystems Humanities/SocialScience DataStructureandAlgorithms ComputerArchitecture LinearAlgebra NetworkingI ElectiveCSCourse OperatingSystems Probabilityand Statistics ElectiveCSCourse ElectiveCSCourse ElectiveCSCourse COOP WorkExperience ProjectManagement DiscreteMath ElectiveCSCourse ElectiveCSCourse Business Business ElectiveCSCourse Humanities/SocialScience SeniorProject TotalRequired Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 93

Spring 15CR Summer 3CR Fall 15CR

Spring 15CR Summer 3CR Fall 15CR

Spring 12CR

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Emphasis:GraphicDesign
Semester Course# COGD220 ENGL210 Fall FADR200 15CR FADR215 FADR220 COGD205 COGD222 Spring FADR210 15CR FADR202 FADR222 COGD203 Summer COGD230 12CR ENGL212 BMKT261 COGD300 Fall 15CR COGD305 COGD310 COGD306 COGD311 Spring COGD335 16CR COGD423 COGD225 COGD345 COGD360 Summer COGD399 9CR COGD409 COGD411 Fall COGD424 15CR COGD412 COGD450 Spring COGD452 14CR CourseName ComputerI EnglishCompositionandRhetoric DrawingI HistoryofArt Fundamentalsof2DDesign TypeI ComputerII RenderingandPerspective Techniques DrawingII Fundamentalsof3DDesign IntroductiontoGraphicsDesign PhotographyI TechnicalCommunicationSkills HumanitiesElectiveI IntroductiontoMarketing Illustration TypeII DesignI HumanitiesElectiveII TypeIII DesignII Production ComputerIII Theatre HistoryofGraphicsDesign VisualPerception COOPWorkExperience HumanitiesElectiveIII DesignWritingResearch DesignIII ComputerIV HumanitiesElectiveIV MajorElectiveI DesignIV BrandingandAdvertising DigitalIllustration HumanitiesElectiveV MajorElectiveII TotalRequired Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 111 PreReq. COGD220 COGD220 FADR200 FADR220 ENGL210 FADR202,210 COGD220 COGD205 COGD203 COGD222,305 COGD310 COGD222 FADR215 COGD203,222 COGD306,311 COGD423 COGD409,411 COGD409 COGD222,300

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COOPREQUIREMENTS
Students are expected to complete one work experience period (minimum of eight weeks) for Coop requirements. ToqualifyforCoop,theCSISstudentshould: Complete51creditsofwhich21aremajorcreditswithaGPAofatleast70% PasstheENGL212course

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS
The Bachelor of Science degree may be conferred on students who have satisfied the following requirements: Completedthenumberofrequiredcredits. Attainedaminimumoverallcumulativeaverage(GPA)of70%andaminimumof70%averageinthe majorcourses. SuccessfullycompletedtheCooprequirementsdesignatedbyRHU. Attainedaminimumgradeof70intheseniorproject. StudentsmajoringinComputerSciencemustpassCOSC221andCOSC222withaminimumgradeof 70. Students majoring in Graphic Design must pass COGD 220 and COGD 205with a minimum grade of 70.

TRANSFERRINGTOTHECOLLEGEOFSCIENCEANDINFORMATIONSYSTEMS
ComputerScience
Policy To beacceptedto theComputerScienceProgram,thestudenthastoattain agradeof atleast 80% in each of MATH211, MATH212, COSC221, and COSC222, and a GPA of at least 80% after completionoftherequiredcoursesinaminimumof18credits. IfthestudentisnotacceptedtotheComputerScienceProgram,thenallthecreditswillbecounted in the cumulative average. Credits from qualifying MATH211, MATH212, COSC221, and COSC222, if notpartofthestudentsgraduationrequirements,mightnotbecountedtowardsgraduation.

Procedure The student has to petition the College of Science and Information Systems for transfer after successfulcompletionofthequalifyingcredits,andattainingtherequiredGPA. Thecollegetransferstherequesttotheconcerneddepartmentforrecommendation. ThecollegesendsthefinalapprovaltotheRegistrarsOffice. TheRegistrarsOfficenotifiesthestudentaboutthefinaldecision.

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GraphicDesign
Policy TobeacceptedtotheGraphicsDesignProgram,thestudenthastopasstheaptitudetest. Procedure The student has to petition the College of Science and Information Systems for transferring after passingtheaptitudetest. Thecollegetransferstherequesttotheconcerneddepartmentforrecommendation. ThecollegesendsthefinalapprovaltotheRegistrarsOffice. TheRegistrarsOfficenotifiesthestudentaboutthefinaldecision.

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DEPARTMENTOFLANGUAGESAND HUMANITIES
TheDepartmentof Languages andHumanitiesserves allRHU studentsbyprovidingcourses that enrich their education with creativity, critical thinking skills, language and communications skills, and general knowledge. The courses in the Languages and Humanities Department complement RHU students professionaldevelopment,preparingstudentsforleadershipandserviceintodaysworld.

COURSEOFFERINGSANDSERVICES
TheofferingsandservicesintheDepartmentofLanguagesandHumanitiesinclude: ElectiveCourses EnglishCompositionSeries LanguageCourses FreshmanArtsProgram RHUEnglishLearningCenter IntensiveEnglishProgram Elective Courses TheLanguagesandHumanitiesDepartmentofferselectivecoursesinhumanitiesandsocialsciencesfor all RHU students. These courses broaden students general knowledge, research, and communication skills. English Composition Series All RHU students are required to complete the English Composition Series. This series of courses includesENG210(EnglishCompositionandRhetoric)andeitherENGL211(BusinessCommunication)or ENGL 212 (Technical Communication). The purpose of this series is to ensure that RHU graduates are preparedtoproducebothacademicandprofessionalwritinginEnglish. Language Courses RHU offers a variety of language courses for second language learning. Each language is offered at beginnerandintermediatelevels.

RHUENGLISHLEARNINGCENTER
The RHU English Learning Center is a service provided to all RHU students by the English faculty. Any student seeking help inEnglishcompositionor in improvingEnglish skills shouldvisit the ELC in RoomF 207 to sign up for a tutorial with an English teacher or an appointment in the ELC Language Lab. Services include essay reviews/feedback, presentation review/feedback, CV and cover letter review, individualized tutoring in writing and in programs to develop English skills. These services are provided free of charge to all RHU students, graduate and undergraduate. Students are encouraged to visit as oftenastheyfindbeneficial. Instructors may also refer students to the ELC in order to improve their English writing and comprehension.

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INTENSIVEENGLISHPROGRAM
Students who need to build their English language skills will benefit from the RHU Intensive English Program. Students are placed in levels according to their English proficiency and progress through the levelsastheirEnglishskillsgrow. Thecoursesaddressavarietyoflanguageskills,asdescribedinthefollowingcoursedescriptions:

EnglishLanguageCoursesDescription
ENGL 070 Elementary English The course consists of 15 weekly hours plus four hours of language lab practice over a sevenweek session. Students learn basic language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. In this course, students learn different purposes for reading, gathering information, and responding to what they have read. They learn strategies for understanding vocabulary from the context of those readings. Since the grammar curriculum of this course is based on a spiraling repetition of structures through the levels and on the communicative use of those structures, students will be exposed to the simplestructuresthatfacilitatetheiruseofthelanguage. In class, students do readings, solve exercises, and connect readings to writing activities and assignments.Todeveloptheirreadingaswellaswriting abilities,studentsareaskedtodoindependent readings, varying from reading articles of their own choice to reading and reviewing longer pieces of outside materials, and then doing projects and relevant assignments in class. As such, all activities are settointegratereading,writing,vocabulary,grammaranddiscussion. The course also includes oral skills exercises and lab sessions that focus on listening and understanding materialstakenfromavarietyofauthenticsituations. ENGL 080 Intermediate English The course consists of 12 weekly hours plus four hours of language lab practice over a sevenweek session. Students continue learning the basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar.Emphasisinthiscourseisonstudentscomprehensionofcontentmatter,recognitionofmain ideas and supporting details, and their development of vocabulary in context. To achieve these aims, instructors stress dictionary skills, common prefixes, suffixes, and basic root forms to enable the students to develop their vocabulary skills and thus reduce their dependence or overreliance on dictionaryandtranslationtechniques. The course includes extensive practice on analysis of word choices, proper diction and usage of idiomatic expressions. It also focuses on the development of paragraph writing skills with emphasis on basic patterns of paragraph development including the topic sentence development, arrangement of details, provision of suitable transitional devices and checking for mechanics. Though the course is aimed at stressing the different patterns of paragraph development, students are also exposed to letterwriting techniques and more complex multiparagraph structures that set the stage for students to work on the development of short essays. The content of grammar course is tailored to match with the requirements of the other basic skills. The lab classes are aimed at introducing students to basic notetakingmethodswhileworkingonaudioandvideotapes. Students read, write, and do group projects. They are expected to develop their skills and feel at ease whenwritingthedifferentparagraphpatterns.Notonlydostudentswritefocusedparagraphs,butalso learn how to write for a purpose and to a specific audience and show their point of view. This is in additiontohavingsomeexperienceatanalyzingaswellassynthesizingthereadingtextsathandforthe purposeofrecognizingthereading/writingconnections.

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Students are encouraged to keep weekly journals to reflect on activities and to write about their readings and their observations so that they would see for themselves their own common grammatical errors, and learn how to find and correct them on the basis of what they take in class (sentence analysis, verb tenses, articles, active/passive voices, participles used as adjectives, reduced clauses, modals,conditionals/hypotheticals,andparallelism). ENGL 090 Advanced English The course consists of 4 weekly hours of classroom instruction plus two hours of language lab practice over a 15week semester. Students continue to develop basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading,writingandgrammarandbuildsonthemtotakestudentsfurtherintomorecomplexreadings, writing tasks and grammatical structures. Students work is mostly focused on integrating the reading and writing skills into class activities. There is also more focus on students proper usage of vocabulary/dictiontosuitthepurpose, audience andreflectthestudentspointofview.Forthis, more vocabulary and listening exercises are given to enable learners to analyze their individual problems. Frequent pronunciation and speaking exercises are also given to improve students stress and intonation, after which each participant gives a short twominute talk on an interesting topic for classroomdiscussionandevaluation. The latter half of the course focuses on developing skills needed for college and university work. Learnersareexpectedtostartwritingessays,andshowtheiranalyticalandcriticalthinkingsothatthey proceed in the English language courses more smoothly to cover all the rhetorical modes. Class work is focused on reading and writing through which grammar points (adjective, adverbs, noun clauses, conditionals, etc.) are systematically reviewed. Studentproduced work is focused on to spot students problems and then address her/his needs. There is also more focus on students proper usage of vocabulary/dictionto suitthepurpose,audience andreflectthestudentspointofview.Forthis,more vocabulary and listening exercises are given to enable learners to analyze their individual problems. To sharpen students listening and speaking skills, students are given plenty of chances to discuss and evaluateissuesthatrelatetothetopicsunderstudy.

IntensiveEnglishProgramCompletionandAssessment
Students are placed in IEP courses according to their entrance exam scores (TOEFL, SAT, etc.). To completetheIEPprogram,astudentmustpassENGL090. Beginning and Intermediate levels are given in sevenweek sessions, with two sessions per semester. TheAdvancedlevelisgivenovera15weeksemester.Attheendofeachsession,aTOEFLexamisgiven that counts 10% of the final class grade. Other components of a course grade include a daily work average,gradedinclassassignments(quizzes,inclasswriting,tests,etc.),andaparticipationgrade.

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COLLEGEOFBUSINESSADMINISTRATION
DegreesOffered
The College of Business Administration at the RHU offers graduate programs of study leading to the MBAdegreesinthefollowingmajors: MasterofBusinessAdministration(MBA)inGeneralManagement MasterofBusinessAdministration(MBA)inAccounting/Finance MasterofBusinessAdministration(MBA)inMarketing

ApplicationandAdmissionDeadlines
Theapplicationstothemmastersdegreeprogramsanddecisionsrenderedbythedepartmentsandthe GraduateCommitteeproceedaccordingtothefollowingtimeline: Applications for admission to the masters programs should be received by the following dates of every year for early consideration: March 1 for Summer or Fall admission and November 1 for Springadmission. Applications received after the deadline of March 1 will be considered on a rolling basis, but not beyond June 15 for Fall admission and April 1 for Summer admission. Applications for Spring admissionwillnotbeconsideredbeyondNovember30. A complete application must include at least two letters of recommendation from professors or supervisorsoftheapplicantandanofficialtranscriptincludingatleasttheendofthefirstsemester ofthesenioryearoritsequivalent. Admission decisions on applications received by the dates specified in item 1 are to be announced alongwithgrantsofgraduateassistantshipsbythefollowingdates: April15forFalladmissions November15forSpringadmissions

AdmissionCriteria
Admissiontothegraduateprogramsisbasedonmerit.Itisofferedtoapplicantsholdingundergraduate degrees from RHU or from an accredited institution. An applicant with an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution will be considered for admission if the department in which the applicant proposes to study and the Graduate Committee (GC) deem the applicant has high potential for success inthegraduateprogram. An applicant is accepted to the graduate program according to one of two categories, provided that theapplicantmeetstheminimumadmissionstandardsdescribedbelow. Full Standing AnapplicantisadmittedasFullStandingifs/hemeetsRHUsadmissionsrequirementswhichinclude: Anaverageof78atRHUoritsequivalentatotheruniversitiesasdeterminedbythecollege AdequateEnglishproficiencyasestablishedbytheUniversity At least two letters of recommendation from faculty or supervisors familiar with the academic abilityoftheapplicant Aminimumoftwoyearsofrelevantworkexperienceorequivalent,ifapplicable GMAT AllapplicationsarereviewedanddecidedonbytheGConacasebycasebasis.

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Probation AnapplicantisacceptedonProbationifs/hemeetsthefollowingminimumadmissionstandards: Anaverageof73atRHUoritsequivalentatotheruniversitiesasdeterminedbythecollege AdequateEnglishproficiencyasestablishedbytheUniversity At least two letters of recommendation from faculty familiar with the academic ability of the applicant Aminimumoftwoyearsofrelevantworkexperienceorequivalent,ifapplicable GMAT(RHUgraduatesmaybeexemptedfromthisrequirementonacasebycasebasis.) A student whose last years grades are not included in the application is admitted on probation, provided that s/he maintains a minimum cumulative average of 73. In addition, an applicant who does not meet the above minimum requirements but appears to have reasonable potential for success as a graduate student, as manifested by appropriate practical experience or a high score on relevant standardizedexamsuchasGRE/GMAT,maybeadmittedonprobation. AstudentadmittedonprobationcanmovetoFullStandingifs/he: Completesaminimumoftwelvecreditsofgraduatelevelcoursesintworegularsemesters Passesallcourses Andattainsaminimumcumulativeaverageof80.

GraduateStudiesRegulations
Onceacceptedinagraduatestudiesprogram,thefollowingregulationsapply: Transfer of Credits Graduate courses taken beyond the requirements for the bachelor's degree at RHU can be earned for credittowardstherequirementsforthemaster'sdegreeifthefollowingconditionsaresatisfied:(1)the applicant attains a cumulative average of at least 80 in the undergraduate courses; (2) only courses in whichtheapplicanthasearnedagradeof80orabovemaybetransferred;(3)amaximumofsixcredits maybetransferred. GraduatecreditsearnedininstitutionsotherthanRHUcanbetransferredsubjecttotheaboveruleson acasebycasebasis. ApprovalofthedepartmentconcernedandtheRHUGraduateCommitteeisrequiredforalltransfers. Transfer of Credits from One Master's Degree to Another Graduate courses taken beyond the courses required for a master's degree at RHU may be transferred to another master's degree at RHU if the following conditions apply: (1) The applicant earns a grade of 80oraboveinthecoursestobetransferred;(2)Amaximumofsixcreditsmaybetransferredifcourses arerelevanttothenewgraduateprogram. ApprovalofthedepartmentconcernedandtheRHUGCisrequiredforalltransfers. Supervision During the first semester in a graduate studies program at RHU, the department concerned will designate an interim academic adviser to guide and help the student in planning a course of study for the semester and acquaint her/him with the graduate studies policies and procedures. By the end of the first semester of study, the student must choose an advisor and must prepare and follow a plan of studyincoordinationwiththeiracademicadvisor.

CoursesandGrades
Courses taken as part of a student's graduate study program fall in one of two categories: prerequisite orgraduate.

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Pre MBA Courses Thesecoursesareusuallyundergraduatecoursestakentomake up foranydeficienciesinthestudent's background.Theydonotcarrygraduatecredit.Thefollowingrulesshallapply: The number and level of prerequisite courses are part of the plan of study as set by the college at thetimeofadmission. Aminimumgradeofatleast80mustbeearnedineachprerequisitecourse. Astudentisallowedtorepeatprerequisitecoursesonlyonceifgradeearnedislessthan80. Amaximumoftwoprerequisitecoursescanberepeated. Failure to meet these requirements results in the students automatic dismissal from the graduate program. Graduate Level Courses These graduate courses are normally numbered 500 or above. The minimum passing grade for a graduatecourseis70.Studentsinthegraduateprogramarerequiredtomaintainacumulativeaverage ofatleast80inallcoursestakenforgraduatecredit. Curricula and Courses The curricula and courses offered in each department are presented in detail in the Graduate Program Section.

AcademicStanding
Full Standing A graduate student is in a full standing whenever the students cumulative GPA is at least 80 with no failedcourses. Warning WhenevertheGPAforanyregularsemesterislessthan80,butthecumulativeGPAis80orabovewith nofailedcourses,thestudentwillbewarnedofnotmeetingacademicstandardrequirements. Academic Probation Astudentwithfullstandingisplacedonprobationif: S/heattainsacumulativeGPAoflessthan80,or Failsinanycoursetakenforgraduatecredit. Removal of Academic Probation Whentheconditionsoffullstandingarerestored, academicprobation isremoved.Academicprobation mustberemovedwithin aperiodoftwoconsecutiveregularsemesters.Duringthisperiod,thestudent mustpassallcoursestakenforgraduatecredit. If a failed course was not offered in two consecutive semesters, probation is removed by attaining a GPAofatleast80.However,thefailedcoursemustbepassedthenexttimeitisbeingoffered,andthe failedgradeshouldberemovedbeforegraduation. A student admitted on probation must complete a minimum of 12 credits in two consecutive regular semesters, pass all courses, and attain a minimum cumulative average of 80 to achieve full standing status. Suspension and Readmission A student placed on academic probation, or admitted on probation, will be suspended from graduate program for one regular semester if academic probation is not removed within a period of two consecutiveregularsemesters.

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Students readmitted after a suspension period will be placed on probation whichshould be cleared withintwoconsecutiveregularsemestersafterreadmission. Dismissal A student coming back from suspension is subject to dismissal from graduate program under the followingconditions: Failingtoremoveprobationintwoconsecutiveregularsemestersafterreadmission. Whensubjectedtoasecondsuspension. Repeated Courses Acoursecanberepeatedonlyonce.

GraduationRequirements
Tobeeligibleforgraduationwithamastersdegree,agraduatestudentmusthave: Completedthecredithoursofcourseworkrequiredbytheprogram; Completedprojectrequirements; Mettheperiodofstudyrequirements; GPAofatleast80. Studentsworkingtowardsamaster'sdegreemustfulfilltherequirementsdescribedbelow. Thestudentfollowingthisprogramisrequiredtofinishaminimumof36graduatecredithours.

PeriodofStudy
All requirements for the master's degree must be completed within a maximum period of four years after admission to the graduate program. Extension beyond the maximum allowed period of study requiresjustificationandapprovalbyRHUGC.

Orientation
During the first semester of graduate work, the concerned department will arrange for a meeting to explain the graduate studies policies and help graduate students get acquainted with the faculty and their research interests. This is intended to help expedite students selection of a project topic and advisor.

PlanofStudy
By the end of the first semester, a graduate student and her/his Academic Advisor must fill the ProposedProgramofStudyform(GS1). This program of study includes a tentative plan of study. This program of study is submitted to the Chairperson of the concerned Department for approval then to the Dean of the College of Business Administration.Onceapproved,thisdocumentbecomespartofthestudentspermanentrecord.

MBAProgram
The following are the graduation credit requirements for a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. To qualify for an MBA from RHUs College of Business Administration, a student with a BBA must complete 36 credits. Students coming from nonbusiness backgrounds must complete up to 18 undergraduate credits depending on their educational background of preMBA core courses as outlinedinthefollowingtable:

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Courses

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6Courses: 18 BADM220, BADM222, BADM368, BFIN233, BFIN330,andECON333

TheMBAprogramisdividedintogeneralrequirements,majorrequirements,andfreeelectives: Category I GeneralRequirements a. MBACoreCourses Courses 6 Courses: BADM500, BADM510, BFIN501, BMKT500, ECON500,andMGMT505 BADM590 2Courses perselectedmajor: Finance:BFIN505,BFIN510 Marketing:BMKT505,ECON505 Management:MGMT510,MGMT515 3Coursestobeselectedfrom: BFIN500, BFIN511, or BFIN515, ECON506, ECON510,MGMT500,MGMT511, MGMT512,MGMT513, Credits 18

b. MBAProject II MajorRequirements

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COLLEGEOFENGINEERING
The College of Engineering at RHU offers graduate programs of study leading to the MS degree in the followingmajors: MasterofScience(MS)inElectricalEngineering MasterofScience(MS)inComputerandCommunicationEngineering MasterofScience(MS)inBioinstrumentationEngineering MasterofScience(MS)inMechanicalEngineering MasterofScience(MS)inMechatronicsEngineering MasterofScience(MS)inCivilEngineering

ApplicationandAdmissionDeadlines
Applications to a masters program and decisions rendered by the departments and the Graduate Committeeproceedaccordingtothefollowingtimeline: ApplicationsforadmissiontotheMastersstudiesshouldbereceivedbythefollowingdatesofevery yearforearlyconsideration: March1forSummerorFalladmission November1forSpringadmission Applications received after the deadline of March 1 will be considered on a rolling basis, but not beyond June 15 for Fall admission and April 1 for Summer admission. Applications for Spring admissionwillnotbeconsideredbeyondNovember30. A complete application must include at least two letters of recommendation from professors or supervisorsoftheapplicantsandanofficialtranscriptincludingatleasttheendofthefirstsemester ofthesenioryearoritsequivalent. Admission decisions on applications received by the dates specified in item 1 are to be announced alongwithgrantsofgraduateassistantshipsbythefollowingdates: April15forFalladmissions November15forSpringadmissions

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AdmissionCriteria
Admissiontothegraduateprogramsisbasedonmerit.Itisofferedtoapplicantsholdingundergraduate degrees from RHU or from accredited institutions. An applicant with an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution will be considered for admission if the department in which the applicant proposes to study and the Graduate Committee (GC) deem the applicant has high potential for success inthegraduateprogram. Anapplicantisacceptedtothegraduateprogramaccordingtooneoftwocategories,providedthatthe applicantmeetstheminimumadmissionstandardsdescribedbelow. Full Standing AnapplicantisadmittedasFullStandingifs/hemeetsRHUsadmissionsrequirementswhichinclude: Anaverageof78atRHUoritsequivalentatotheruniversitiesasdeterminedbythecollege AdequateEnglishproficiencyasestablishedbytheuniversity At least two letters of recommendation from faculty or supervisors familiar with the academic abilityoftheapplicant GraduateRecordExamination(GRE) AllapplicationsarereviewedanddecidedonbytheGConacasebycasebasis. Probation AnapplicantisacceptedonProbationifs/hemeetsthefollowingminimumadmissionstandards: Anaverageof73atRHUoritsequivalentatotheruniversitiesasdeterminedbythecollege AdequateEnglishproficiencyasestablishedbytheuniversity At least two letters of recommendation from faculty familiar with the academic ability of the applicant GraduateRecordExamination(GRE) A student whose last years grades are not included in the application is admitted on probation provided that s/he maintains a minimum cumulative average of 73. In addition, an applicant who does not meet the above minimum requirements but appears to have reasonable potential for success as a graduate student, as manifested by appropriate practical experience or a high score on relevant standardizedexamsuchasGRE,maybeadmittedonprobation. AstudentadmittedonprobationcanmovetoFullStandingifs/he: Completesaminimumoftwelvecreditsofgraduatelevelcoursesintworegularsemesters, Passesallcourses,and Attainsaminimumcumulativeaverageof80.

GraduateStudiesRegulations
Onceacceptedtograduatestudiesthefollowingregulationsapply. Transfer of Credits Graduate courses taken beyond the requirements for the bachelor's degree at RHU can be earned for credittowardstherequirementsforthemaster'sdegreeifthefollowingconditionsaresatisfied:(1)The applicant attains a cumulative average of at least 80 in the undergraduate courses; (2) Only courses in whichtheapplicanthasearnedagradeof80orabovemaybetransferred;(3)Amaximumofsixcredits maybetransferred. GraduatecreditsearnedininstitutionsotherthanRHUcanbetransferredsubjecttotheaboveruleson a casebycase basis. Approval of the department concerned and the RHU Graduate Committee is requiredforalltransfers.

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Transfer of Credits from One Master's Degree to Another Graduate courses taken beyond the courses required for a master's degree at RHU may be transferred to another master's degree at RHU if the following conditions apply: (1) The applicant earns a grade of 80oraboveinthecoursestobetransferred;(2)Amaximumofsixcreditsmaybetransferredifcourses are relevant to the new graduate program. Approval of the department concerned and the RHU GC is requiredforalltransfers. Supervision During the first semester of the graduate studies at RHU the department concerned will designate an interim academic adviser to guide and help the student in planning a course of study for the semester andacquainther/himwiththegraduatestudiespoliciesandprocedures. By the end of the first semester of study, the student must choose an advisor and must prepare and followaplanofstudyincoordinationwithhis/heracademicadvisor. Courses and Grades The minimum passing grade for any course taken as part of a student's graduate study program is 70. Studentsinthegraduateprogrammustmaintainacumulativeaverageofatleast80inallcoursestaken forgraduatecredit.

AcademicStanding
Full Standing A graduate student is in a full standing whenever the students cumulative GPA is at least 80 with no failedcourses. Warning WhenevertheGPAforanyregularsemesterislessthan80,butthecumulativeGPAis80orabovewith nofailedcourses,thestudentwillbewarnedofnotmeetingacademicstandardrequirements. Academic Probation Astudentwithfullstandingisplacedonprobationif: S/heattainsacumulativeGPAoflessthan80,or Failsinanycoursetakenforgraduatecredit. Removal of Academic Probation Whentheconditionsoffullstandingarerestored, academicprobation isremoved.Academicprobation mustberemovedwithin aperiodoftwoconsecutiveregularsemesters.Duringthisperiod,thestudent mustpassallcoursestakenforgraduatecredit. If a failed course was not offered in two consecutive semesters, probation is removed by attaining a GPAofatleast80.However,thefailedcoursemustbepassedthenexttimeitisbeingoffered,andthe failedgradeshouldberemovedbeforegraduation. A student admitted on probation must complete a minimum of 12 credits in two consecutive regular semesters, pass all courses, and attain a minimum cumulative average of 80 to achieve full standing status. Suspension and Readmission A student placed on academic probation, or admitted on probation, will be suspended from graduate program for one regular semester if academic probation is not removed within a period of two consecutiveregularsemesters. Students readmitted after a suspension period will be placed on probation whichshould be cleared withintwoconsecutiveregularsemestersafterreadmission.

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Dismissal A student coming back from suspension is subject to dismissal from graduate program under the followingconditions: Failingtoremoveprobationintwoconsecutiveregularsemestersafterreadmission. Whensubjectedtoasecondsuspension. Repeated Courses Acoursecanberepeatedonlyonce.

CourseLoad
The maximum course load for a graduate student is 12 credit hours per semester. Students on probationcanregisteramaximumof9credithourspersemester.

GraduationRequirements
Tobeeligibleforgraduationwithamastersdegree,agraduatestudentmusthave: Completedthecredithoursofcourseworkrequiredbytheprogram; Mettheperiodofstudyrequirements; AndhaveaGPAofatleast80. Studentsworkingtowardsamaster'sdegreemustfulfilltherequirementsdescribedbelow.

CourseRequirements
Master of Science, Thesis Option The student following this program is required to finish a minimum of 36 credit hours, as described in CourseRequirementsforMSDegree,includingasixcredithoursthesis. Master of Science, Non Thesis Option The student following this program is required to finish a minimum of 36 credit hours, as described in CourseRequirementsforMSDegree.

PeriodofStudy
All requirements for amaster's degree must be completed within a maximum period of four years after admission to the graduate program. Extension beyond the maximum allowed period of study requires justificationandapprovalbyRHUGC.

Thesis
Inpartialfulfillmentoftherequirementsforthemaster'sdegreethesisoption,astudentmustsubmit a thesis based on original, independent research. The thesis must be in English. For details, refer to the Thesis Format, Procedures, and Timeline section in this document.The following tables summarize the stepsanddeadlinesforgraduation: Table1StepstowardsThesiscompletion Orientation Thesiscommitteeformation Planofstudy Thesisproposal Thesisdefense ThesiscopytoLibrary Date 1stweekof1st semester Endof1stsemester Endof2ndsemester Seetable2 Seetable2 Seetable2 Formtofill (GS1) (GS2) (GS3)

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August Apr30 Aug15 Aug25

Forgraduationin December May Sept15 Jan15 Dec15 Apr30 Dec25 May10

Orientation
During the first semester of graduate work, the concerned department will arrange for a meeting to explain the graduate studies policies and help graduate students get acquainted with the faculty and their research interests. This is intended to help expedite students selection of a project topic and advisor.

Committee
Normally, the thesis advisor is chosen from among the fulltime professorial faculty of the department. The thesis advisor and the graduate student must form the thesis committee. The committee shall be composed of: the thesis advisor as chairperson, and at least two other members from RHU academic community. At least two members of the thesis committee must be members of the department to which the student belongs. Committees can include up to four members. The additional member could befromRHU,industry,orfromaninstitutionotherthanRHU.Allacademiccommitteemembersshould hold professorial rank. The thesis committee approves the thesis topic and research program and conductsthethesisdefenseexamination.ThethesiscommitteeshallbeapprovedbytheRHUGC.

PlanofStudy
Thesis Option By the end of the second semester, a graduate student and her/his thesis committee must fill the Proposed Program of Study form (GS1). This program of study includes a tentative plan of study and a tentative thesis topic. This program of study is submitted to the chairperson of the concerned department for approval. Once approved, this document becomes part of the students permanent record. Non thesis Option By the end of the second semester, a graduate student and her/his academic advisor must fill the Proposed Program of Study form (GS1). This program of study includes a tentative plan of study. This program of study is submitted to the chairperson of the concerned department for approval. Once approved,thisdocumentbecomespartofthestudentspermanentrecord.

ThesisFormat,Procedures,andTimeLine
Proposal Oncetheplanofstudyisapproved,thestudentmustsubmittotheRHUGCaproposalapprovedbythe thesis committee and the chairperson of the department at least two weeks before the GC meets. The proposalmustinclude: Thesisobjectives, Scopeofworkwithrelevantliteraturereview, Researchmethodology, Expectedfindings,and Expecteddateofgraduation. The Proposal Cover Page Form (GS2) must be submitted with the proposal. The GC will render a decisionontheproposalonthefollowingdates:

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April30forstudentsgraduatinginAugust September15forstudentsgraduatinginDecember January15forstudentsgraduatinginMay ThedecisionoftheGCiscommunicatedtothestudentthroughhis/herthesisadvisor. It is the students responsibility to keep members of the thesis committee informed of the progress of his/herworkandtoseektheirfeedback. Format TherequiredthesisformatisexplainedintheThesisManualwhichisavailableattheLibrary.Thethesis manual provides instructions on the preparation of thesis. Theses not conforming to the requirements ofthethesismanualwillnotbeaccepted.Anabstractnotexceeding350wordsmustbesubmitted. For all matters not discussed in the manual, theses must follow the form and style described in the latest edition of K. L. Turabian, Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Thesis and Dissertations (University ofChicagoPress),oranyotherformspecifiedbythedepartment orprogramprovidedthisconformsto themanual. Defense Agraduatestudentmaynothavehis/herthesisdefenseuntilhe/shehassuccessfullycompletedatleast 30 credits of the course requirements for the master's degree and secured the permission of the thesis advisor. Afinal draft ofthethesis mustbe prepared in consultationwitheachmember ofthethesis committee. The final draft of the thesis must be submitted to each member of the thesis committee at least two weeksbeforethedateofthethesisdefense. The thesis defense should take place at least four months after the approval of the proposal by the GC. The deadlines for the thesis defense for students who wish to graduate in August, December, or MayareAugust15,December15,andApril30,respectively. The thesis defense will be open to the public and will be announced at least one week in advance. The totaltimeallocatedforthethesisdefenseshouldallowforansweringallquestionsandshouldnormally notexceed90minutes. The results of the thesis defense shall be reported on a special form, form GS3, signed by the chairperson and members of the thesis committee. This form is communicated by the chairperson of the department to the Registrar with a copy of the plan of study form (GS1) indicating the graduate coursescompletedbythestudent,andtheattainedgrades.Intheeventthatthestudentfailsthethesis defense, the student may resubmit the thesis and defend it after a period of at least three months. Failureonthesecondattemptresultsinautomaticdismissalfromthethesiswork. After successful defense of the thesis, the chairperson of the department recommends to the GC that the student be granted the masters degree. A student must be registered for ThesisII in the semester inwhichhe/sheisexpectedtograduate.

SubmissionoftheThesistotheLibrary
Thestudent,afterpassingthethesisdefense,mustsubmittwohardandonesoftcopyofthethesis, completewithabstractandsignaturesofthemembersofthethesiscommittee,totheLibrary.The receiptofthesecopiesissubmittedbythestudenttotheofficeoftheRegistrarbeforethestudentis awardedthedegree.

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CourseRequirementsfortheMSDegree
Electrical Engineering MandatoryCourses Studentsmustcompletethefollowingmandatorycoursesforatotalof18credits. EngineeringCourses CourseNo. CourseName ELEC531 AdvancedControlSystems ELEC581 AdvancedMachinesandDrives ELEC572 AdvancedPowerSystems Total MathematicsCourses CourseNo. CourseName MATH510 AdvancedEngineeringMathematics MATH511 AdvancedNumericalMethods Total ManagementCourses CourseNo. CourseName MGMT510 ProjectManagement Total TechnicalElectives TechnicalelectivesdistributionforbothThesisandNonthesisoptionsisthefollowing: ThesisOption TechnicalElectives Thesis NonThesisOption TechnicalElectives: 12credits,6ofwhichcanbe400level 6credits 18credits,6ofwhichcanbe400level Credits 3 3 3 9 Credits 3 3 6 Credits 3 3

ThesecourserequirementsareonlyapplicabletoRHUstudentsgraduatingwithBSEngineeringdegrees as described in this catalogue, and to non RHU students admitted with undergraduate degrees with at least114credithours.Othersmayberequiredtotakeadditionalgraduatecourses. Computer and Communication Engineering MandatoryCourses Studentsmustcompletethefollowingmandatorycoursesforatotalof18credits. EngineeringCourses CourseNo. CourseName ELEC531 AdvancedControlSystems CCEE522 AdvancedCommunicationSystems CCEE516 AdvancedComputerArchitecture Total MathematicsCourses CourseNo. CourseName MATH510 AdvancedEngineeringMathematics MATH511 AdvancedNumericalMethods Total ManagementCourses CourseNo. CourseName MGMT510 ProjectManagement Total Credits 3 3 3 9 Credits 3 3 6 Credits 3 3

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TechnicalElectives TechnicalelectivesdistributionforbothThesisandNonthesisoptionsisthefollowing: ThesisOption TechnicalElectives Thesis NonThesisOption TechnicalElectives: 12credits,6ofwhichcanbe400level 6credits 18credits,6ofwhichcanbe400level

ThesecourserequirementsareonlyapplicabletoRHUstudentsgraduatingwithBSEngineeringdegrees as described in this catalogue, and to non RHU students admitted with undergraduate degrees with at least114credithours.Othersmayberequiredtotakeadditionalgraduatecourses. Bio instrumentation Engineering MandatoryCourses Studentsmustcompletethefollowingmandatorycoursesforatotalof18credits. EngineeringCourses CourseNo. CourseName BIOM510 AdvancedTherapeuticDevices BIOM540 BiosignalandImageProcessing BIOM545 AdvancedMedicalImaging Total MathematicsCourses CourseNo. CourseName MATH510 AdvancedEngineeringMathematics MATH511 AdvancedNumericalMethods Total ManagementCourses CourseNo. CourseName MGMT510 ProjectManagement Total TechnicalElectives TechnicalelectivesdistributionforbothThesisandNonthesisoptionsisthefollowing: ThesisOption TechnicalElectives Thesis NonThesisOption TechnicalElectives: 12credits,6ofwhichcanbe400level 6credits 18credits,6ofwhichcanbe400level Credits 3 3 3 9 Credits 3 3 6 Credits 3 3

ThesecourserequirementsareonlyapplicabletoRHUstudentsgraduatingwithBSEngineeringdegrees as described in this catalogue, and to non RHU students admitted with undergraduate degrees with at least114credithours.Othersmayberequiredtotakeadditionalgraduatecourses. Mechanical Engineering MandatoryCourses Studentsmustcompletethefollowingmandatorycoursesforatotalof18credits. EngineeringCourses CourseNo. CourseName MECH525 AdvancedDynamics MECH522 AdvancedMechanicsofMaterials Credits 3 3

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3 9 Credits 3 3 6 Credits 3 3

MathematicsCourses CourseNo. CourseName MATH510 AdvancedEngineeringMathematics MATH511 AdvancedNumericalMethods Total ManagementCourses CourseNo. CourseName MGMT510 ProjectManagement Total TechnicalElectives TechnicalelectivesdistributionforbothThesisandNonthesisoptionsisthefollowing: ThesisOption TechnicalElectives Thesis NonThesisOption TechnicalElectives:

12credits,6ofwhichcanbe400level 6credits 18credits,6ofwhichcanbe400level

ThesecourserequirementsareonlyapplicabletoRHUstudentsgraduatingwithBSEngineeringdegrees as described in this catalogue, and to non RHU students admitted with undergraduate degrees with at least114credithours.Othersmayberequiredtotakeadditionalgraduatecourses. Mechatronics Engineering MandatoryCourses Studentsmustcompletethefollowingmandatorycoursesforatotalof18credits. EngineeringCourses CourseNo. CourseName ELEC531 AdvancedControlSystems MECH525 AdvancedDynamics MECA535 ExpertSystemsandAppliedIntelligence Total MathematicsCourses CourseNo. CourseName MATH510 AdvancedEngineeringMathematics MATH511 AdvancedNumericalMethods Total ManagementCourses CourseNo. CourseName MGMT510 ProjectManagement Total TechnicalElectives TechnicalelectivesdistributionforbothThesisandNonthesisoptionsisthefollowing: ThesisOption TechnicalElectives Thesis NonThesisOption TechnicalElectives: 12credits,6ofwhichcanbe400level 6credits 18credits,6ofwhichcanbe400level Credits 3 3 3 9 Credits 3 3 6 Credits 3 3

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ThesecourserequirementsareonlyapplicabletoRHUstudentsgraduatingwithBSEngineeringdegrees as described in this catalogue, and to non RHU students admitted with undergraduate degrees with at least114credithours.Othersmayberequiredtotakeadditionalgraduatecourses. Civil Engineering MandatoryCourses Studentsmustcompletethefollowingmandatorycoursesforatotalof18credits. EngineeringCourses CourseNo. CourseName CIVE520 Steelstructures CIVE530 ConcreteTechnology CIVE550 StructuralAnalysisII Total MathematicsCourses CourseNo. CourseName MATH510 AdvancedEngineeringMathematics MATH511 AdvancedNumericalMethods Total ManagementCourses CourseNo. CourseName MGMT510 ProjectManagement Total TechnicalElectives TechnicalelectivesdistributionforbothThesisandNonthesisoptionsisthefollowing: ThesisOption TechnicalElectives Thesis NonThesisOption TechnicalElectives: 12credits,6ofwhichcanbe400level 6credits 18credits,6ofwhichcanbe400level Credits 3 3 3 9 Credits 3 3 6 Credits 3 3

ThesecourserequirementsareonlyapplicabletoRHUstudentsgraduatingwithBSEngineeringdegrees as described in this catalogue, and to non RHU students admitted with undergraduate degrees with at least114credithours.Othersmayberequiredtotakeadditionalgraduatecourses.

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COURSESDESCRIPTIONS
Coursesbeginningwiththenumber1areopenonlyforFreshmanstudents. Coursesbeginningwiththenumber3requireJuniorstanding(completionofatleast30credits). Coursesbeginningwiththenumber4requireSeniorstanding(completionofatleast66credits). Coursesbeginningwiththenumber5areopenonlyforGraduatestudents.

ARAB 160

Survey in Arabic Heritage, 3 credits

This course is a survey of the Arabic Heritage that offers freshman students a synopsis of the intellectual, literary, and cultural development of the Arabs from early Islamic timesuptotheschoolsofIbnKhaldoun.

ARAB 170

Basics of Arabic Grammar, 3 credits

This course provides students with the basics of Arabic Grammar and syntax which woulddeveloptheiroralandwritingskills.

ARAB 180

Arabic Reading and Writing, 3 credits

MandatoryforallnativeArabicspeakers. This freshmanlevel course is designed for native speakers of Arabic with the aim of developing their reading and writing skills. This course is conducted in Arabic. Students will read and discuss essays, articles and other readings, and write essays. It fulfills the FreshmanArabiclanguagerequirement.

ARAB 300

Business Arabic, 3 credits

This course provides the student with basic knowledge of written business communication skills in Arabic and its components, including content, shape and formatting. Students will be given practice on how to write the inquiry letter, the offer orquotation letter,andthenegotiationletter.They will be familiarizedwiththe freight methods, the commercial documents, the payment modes, the types of insurance, the bankingservicesandcreditfacilitiesandwillendwithwritingacurriculumvitae.

ARAB 330

Elementary Arabic, 3 credits

This course is designed for students learning Arabic as a foreign language. It teaches modern vocabulary, grammar and structure to enable students to understand, speak, readandwriteinArabicatanelementarylevel.

BADM 200

Introduction to Management, 3 credits

Students study the basic functions of management, and are exposed to modern management practices, current events, problem solving, and ethical dilemmas. Topics include decision making, strategic and operational planning, organizational structure, human resource management, leadership, and control techniques. The instructor facilitates discussion, and integrates these topics through the use of contemporary businessissuesandcasestudies.

BADM 202

Business Math, 3 credits

This course provides a strong foundation in the mathematics of finance and business. Thestudentisintroducedtostandardfinancialmodelsinanalysis,problemsolving,and decisionmaking.Computerspreadsheetapplicationsareutilized.

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BADM 206

Organizational Behavior, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM200 The objective of this course is to allow the student to develop the necessary skills and conceptual tools to understand and deal effectively with human behavior in organizations. Special emphasis will be placed on employee motivation, teamwork, leadership, communication, conflict and negotiation, in addition to an overview of attitudes,values,personality,andperception.

BADM 207

Business Law, 3 credits

Students will study Lebanese law as they pertain to legal concepts, contracts, personal andrealestateproperty,corporationsandlabor.

BADM 220

Business Math and Statistics, 3 credits

OpenonlytopreMBAstudents This course provides a strong foundation in the mathematics of finance and business. Thestudentisintroducedtostandardfinancialmodelsinanalysis,problemsolving,and decisionmaking. Computer spreadsheet applications are utilized. It also provides a strong foundation in basic business statistics emphasizing analysis and decisionmaking in the face of certainty and uncertainty. Spreadsheet applications of descriptive, inferential,andbivariatemodelsareintroduced.

BADM 222

Management and Marketing Review, 3 credits

ManagementModule:OpenonlytopreMBAstudents Students study the basic functions of management, and are exposed to modern management practices, current events ethics, and problem solving. The course instructor facilitates discussion and integrates topics through the use of contemporary business issues and case studies. Students will make an oral presentation of their term papers.(1.5credithours) Marketing Module: Open only to preMBA students. This course covers the full spectrum of Lebanese and international marketing of consumer products and services including marketsegmentation, consumer behavior, products, and packaging distribution and promotion. Students will analyze case problems and prepare a marketing plan about a reallife product or service. Videos, guest speakers, and class interactiononmarketingtopicswillassistinthelearningexperience.(1.5credithours)

BADM 300

Business Systems, 3 credits

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to information systems and their application. It explains how to use and manage information technologies to revitalize business processes, conduct electronic commerce, improve business decisionmaking, and gain competitive advantage. The student will also develop general computer literacy including the identification of hardware and software components in a typical computersystemandtheirroleinprocessinginformation.

BADM 302

Human Resource Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM206 This course provides the student with a basic, functional understanding of current human resource management concepts and applications in developing small and large businesses. Topics include recruitment, selection, orientation and training, development, assessment, compensation, job design, and career guidance, in addition tocompliancewithlaborlawsandlaborunionnegotiations.

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BADM 310

Business Statistics, 3 credits

This course provides a strong foundation in basic business statistics emphasizing analysis and decisionmaking in the face of certainty and uncertainty. Spreadsheet applicationsofdescriptive,inferential,andbivariatemodelsareintroduced.

BADM 330

Project Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM310;EquivalenttoMIST433 Thiscourseprovidesthestudentsthenecessaryskillstomanagetheirbusinessprojects using effective techniques in leading, organizing, scheduling, and controlling the tasks contributing to the project goals. Topics include selection and statement of work of projects; skills of project managers, and task break down structure, PERT/CPM scheduling and budgeting, resource analysis, project crashing, project monitoring, and projectcontrol.

BADM 368 Entrepreneurship, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ECON333orBFIN231 The instructor leads the students through detailed aspects of starting a business or purchasing an existing business, including the operational and financial aspects. Studentswillprepareabusinessplanaspartoftheircoursework.

BADM 395

Independent Studies, 1 3credits

Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing and approval of the Chairman, Minimum GPA of 80 or equivalent. OnlystudentsadmittedtotheRafikHaririUniversityCollegeofBusinessAdministration may enroll in BADM 395. This course requires the student involvement in research under the supervision of a fulltime faculty. Student will be required to research a certaintopicandbeabletodefendher/hisresearchfindings.

BADM 399

CO OP Work Experience, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ENGL211 The first COOP work experience is designed to provide students with fulltime work term in business, industry, or government. The main thrust of this course is the opportunity to put into practice the major aspects of the students business education. Special emphasis will be placed on assessing the attitude and work ethics of the co oping student. Students will be encouraged to network in the industry and to participateinprofessionalorganizations.

BADM 401

Operations Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM310 Studentsstudytheprinciples,practices,andfunctionsofoperationsmanagementusing modern decision making tools. Foundation skills in forecasting, quality management, facilitylocationandlayout,inventorycontrolsystems,capacityandaggregateplanning, JIT, statistical process control (SPC), ERP, and other topics are examined using problem solvingandcomputerstimulation.

BADM 411

Leadership, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):BADM206andSeniorStanding This course deals with advanced skills in organizational leadership, including leadership approaches, motivation, understanding organizational culture, and management of workingrelationships.

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BADM 415

E Business, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):SeniorStanding Thiscourseexploresthenewdevelopmentsandapplicationsofebusiness,especiallye commerce, supply chain management, and customer relationship management (CRM). Issues on security, electronic signature, business mobility, and future trends will be the focusofstudentresearchusingtheInternetandothermedia.

BADM 435

Quality Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM310 This coursehighlightsthe factthatTQMhas becomeacrucial requirementfor business excellenceinworldwidemarkets.Itoffersstudentstheopportunitytolearntechniques that establish sustainable quality improvement in both product and services industries. Topics include in addition to TQM gurus and history, the 7quality control tools, SPC, quality function deployment and the house of quality, product reliability, Six Sigma, Benchmarking,qualitycertificationandawards,andqualitycosting.

BADM 460

Strategic Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):SeniorStanding This is an advanced course for upper level management students. This course covers basic concepts of strategic management, corporate governance and social responsibility, environmental scanning and industry analysis, internal scanning and organizational analysis, and strategy formulation, including situation analysis and businessstrategy,corporatestrategy,andfunctionalstrategy.

BADM 470

Health Care Systems and Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):SeniorStanding The purpose of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of health care system, including the Lebanese and the U.S. Health Care System, and to give studentsabasicunderstandingofhealthcaremanagementandorganization.

BADM 490

Senior Project, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 211, senior standing, department permission, and all major coursesfinishedorconcurrentlybeingfinished. This course provides an integrated view of strategic management of a business enterprise and is delivered in a seminar format. Students work individually or in small groups on the development of a senior project within the students major for a Lebanese company. The primary objective in the course is to illustrate to the student thatsuccessinbusinessisafunctionofaddressingarangeofbusinessissues.

BADM 500 Quantitative Analysis and Business Research, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM310oritsequivalent The course shows the importance of statistical techniques in business modeling. It is designed to offer a comprehensive approach to deal with primary and secondary data sources in order to serve business objectives. The course covers sampling techniques, marketsurveysandeconometricmodelingthroughmultivariatedataanalysis.

BADM 510

Entrepreneurship and Investment Capital, 3 credits

Great business ideas will remain ideas unless the proper resources are allocated to transform it into business reality. This course introduces how business opportunities are created by matching entrepreneurs with capital. Students will look at how venture capitalists evaluate, value, and structure new entrepreneurial investments. Another aspectofthiscourseishowventurecapitalistsmanagetheirfunds.

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BADM 590

Research Project, 3 credits

All MBA students must enroll in a research project. Research projects are chosen in collaboration with faculty of the College of Business Administration. Students must registerfortheresearchprojectduringthelastsemesteroftheirgraduatestudies.The project can be taken concurrently with a maximum of two noncore courses. The research Project is the final step before graduation after the successful completion of the program course requirements. An academic supervisor (normally ranked assistant professor or higher) is assigned to the student to follow the project process, including the methodology formulation. The outcome of the research should represent a new scientificadditioninthefieldofstudy.

BCOP 222

Business Computing Essentials, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):None This course is an introduction to MSOffice products (Word, Excel, PPT, ACCESS), Web pagedesignandserverupload,Internetuse,andhowPCswork.

BCOP 306

Internet and web Programming, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC221;EquivalenttoCCEE461 This course provides a continuation of web programming (BCOP 221). The course will presentadvancedtopicsonXHTML,DHTML,PHP,ASP,SQL,CGI,andothertopics.

BCOP 331

Introduction to Programming and Programming Logic, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BCOP222orpermissionofinstructor;EquivalenttoCOSC221 This is a foundation course for all computerprogramming courses. It enhances the programming skills for the user. It is oriented toward problem solving by applying design techniques such as hierarchy charts, flowchart, and pseudo code. Further, the coursewillusetheC++languagetodemonstratethestructuredprogrammingskills.

BCOP 332

Database Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BCOP331orCOSC221;EquivalenttoCCEE442andCOSC331 Students will explore advanced database concepts, including automation techniques, using popular windowsbased DBMS software. The following topics are included in the course: the planning, creation, and maintenance of databases; the development of information retrieval techniques; the design customization of forms; and the creation anduseofmacrosandmodulesinanautomatedsystem.

BCOP 371

The Development Tools of Information Systems, 3 credits

EquivalenttoSWET341 This course offers a traditional look at the systems life cycle process. Modeling and charting will be included. The tools and methodology applied by the systems analyst will be studied. The course covers an over view of the system life cycle, Data Flow Diagrams,ERDDiagram,Normalization,BubbleDiagrams,andPERT/CPMNetworks.

BCOP 395

Independent Studies, 1 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing and approval of the Chairman, Minimum GPA of 80 or equivalent Only students admitted to the College of Business Administration may enroll in 395 courses. This course requires the student involvement in research under the supervisionofafulltimefacultymember.Studentwillberequiredtoresearchacertain topicandbeabletodefendher/hisresearchfindings.

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BCOP 415

Advanced Networking, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BCOP444;EquivalenttoCOSC462 A computer industry certified course providing a foundation for the daily tasks of networkadministrator.Topicsincludeclientsetupandmaintenance,usermaintenance, servermaintenance,thefilesystem,establishingsystemsecurity,printingsetup,email andbackup.Studentsfinishingthiscoursemaytakecertificationexam.

BCOP 426

Advanced C ++, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BCOP331orCOSC221;EquivalenttoCOSC222 This is a continuation course using advanced C++. The student studies object oriented programming ideas such as classes, objects, polymorphism, data hiding, encapsulation, etc.Thiscoursegivesthestudentnewperspectiveinthinkinginobjects.

BCOP 444

Networking, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):JuniororSeniorStanding;EquivalenttoCOSC361 An introduction to the field of data communications and networking, covering networking hardware/operating system concepts, modem, WAN, and LAN standards andprotocols,withserverinstallation.

BCOP 450

Programming Language, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BCOP331;EquivalenttoCOSC323 Contentsarechangedtoreflectcuttingedgetopicsinthecomputerworld.

BFIN 230

Financial Accounting I, 3 credits

This course is an introduction to financial accounting. Students are introduced to the double entry, ledger, adjusting and closing entries, the trial balance, the income statement, the balance sheet, and accounting for receivables and payables in both services and merchandising companies. Internal control over cash and bank reconciliation in addition to accounting information systems are also covered in this course. The generally accepted accounting principles are introduced to students in this course.

BFIN 231

Financial Accounting II, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BFIN230 This course is designed to allow students to deal more comprehensively with accounting for long term assets, intangible assets, longterm liabilities (N/P, B/P), and the structure and elements of a balance sheet and income statement in partnerships andcorporations.Theanalysisoffinancialstatementsandthepresentationofcashflow statement are also introduced to students in this course. Application of generally acceptedaccountingprinciplesarecoveredindepthinthiscourse.

BFIN 233

Financial Accounting, 3 credits

OpenonlytopreMBAstudents This course is an introduction to financial accounting. Students are introduced to the double entry, ledger, adjusting and closing entries, the trail balance, the income statement, the balance sheet, and accounting for receivables and payables in both services and merchandising companies. Internal control over cash and bank reconciliation in addition to accounting information systems are closed covered in this course. The general accepted accounting principles are introduced to students in this course. This course also allow students to deal more comprehensively with accounting for long term assets, intangible assets, longterm liabilities (N/P, B/P), and the structure and elements of a balance sheet and income statement in partnerships and

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BFIN 330

Financial Management and Taxation, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BFIN231forundergraduatestudents Prerequisite(s):BFIN233forPreMBA Students study the functions and operations of various business and financial institutionsandmarkets.Topicsincludeevaluatingbusinessperformanceratioanalysis, valuation of financial assets, obtaining financing, managing assets, and international finance.Contemporaryfinancialissuesarediscussedthroughoutthiscourse.

BFIN 333

Personal Finance, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BFIN231 Personal Finance is a course designed to help students understand the impact of individual choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential. Real world topics covered include income, money management, spending and credit, as well as saving and investing. This course will provide a foundational understanding for making informedpersonalfinancialdecisions.

BFIN 340

Cost Accounting I, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BFIN231 Thiscourseisdesignedtoexaminetheroleofcostandmanagementaccounting,andits nature scope and procedures with an emphasis on planning and control. It covers cost volumeprofit relationship, break even analysis, master and flexible budgets, inventory costingsystems,costbehavior,andrelevantcosts.

BFIN 341

Intermediate Accounting I, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BFIN231 This course introduces students to the different bodies involved in setting accounting standards and developing a conceptual framework for financial statements, and the essential characteristics of relevance, reliability, and timeliness. The recognition and measurement of business transactions and different revenue recognition methods, together with standards for subsequent reporting of these transactions in financial accountingarethoroughly examined.Thecontrolandreportingofcashandreceivables togetherwith thevariousacceptable methods for inventoryandacquisitionevaluation, disposalandreportingofallnoncurrentassetsarealsocoveredinthiscourse.

BFIN 344

Management Accounting, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BFIN231,openonlyforstudentsmajoringinmanagement Thiscourseisnotforaccounting/financestudents.Itisanoverviewofcontrolsaffected internallybymanagementusingtoolsofbudgets,costing,andanalysis.

BFIN 395

Independent Studies, 1 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing and approval of the Chairman, Minimum GPA of 80 or equivalent. Rafik Hariri University College of Business Administration fulltime students may enroll in 395 courses. This course requires the student involvement in research under the supervisionofafulltimefacultymember.Studentwillberequiredtoresearchacertain topicandbeabletodefendher/hisresearchfindings.

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BFIN 440

Cost Accounting I, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BFIN340 This course is a continuation of BFIN 340. It concentrates on cost allocation, process costing, and joint products costing. It also treats the costs of spoilage and scrap. It allowsstudentstobuildabetterunderstandingforqualitymanagement,time,andcost relationships.Thiscourse offersthestudent acomprehensive knowledge asto revenue and incomevariances,relevantcosts,capitalbudgeting,balance scorecard,profitability analysis,andcostcontrolsystemanalysis.

BFIN 441

Intermediate Accounting II, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BFIN341 This course is a continuation of BFIN 341. It is a measurement and analysis course. It concentrates on the reporting of current and longterm liabilities and contingencies, stockholders equity, retained earnings, earning per share, and investments in financial securities.Thiscoursealsoconcentratesonaccountingforincometaxes,accountingfor pension, accounting for leases, accounting for changes and error analysis, and on full disclosureinfinancialreporting.

BFIN 451

Financial Markets and Institutions, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BFIN330 This course covers financial systems, money, and capital in world markets. Topics also includeinternationalbanking,investments,andlettersofcreditandriskmanagement.

BFIN 453

Auditing, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):BFIN441 This course will introduce students to the nature, scope, and objectives of auditing. It introduces the students to international financial accounting standards and general auditing standards. It will enable the students to develop and apply auditing programs and their procedures to various financial statement items. It concentrates on auditing main business cycles such as the inventory cycle, revenue cycle, expenditure cycle, and investment cycle. Another part of this course deals with the role of an external auditor and different types of reports issued by auditors, in addition to evaluation of internal controlsystemsandriskareas.

BFIN 456

Advanced Financial Accounting, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BFIN441 This course is designed to allow students to deal with certain specialized financial accounting topics that include consolidated financial statements, accounting practices in forming and liquidating partnerships, accounting for multinational corporations, accounting for branches and segments, and accounting for notforprofit organizations andgovernmentalaccounting.

BFIN 470

Taxation, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):SeniorStanding Thiscourseisanupperlevelcoursefortheaccountingstudents.Topicscoveredinclude the Lebanese tax system, methods of tax imposition, taxes on the basis of real profit, computation of taxable profit, tax rates and tax due, taxes on nonresidents, fixed assets, holding companies, offshore companies, Insurance companies, financial institutions, tax on employees, tax on movable capital (stocks, interests, dividends, etc..),taxmattersasrelatedtocommercialcompanies,etc.

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BFIN 500

Advanced Accounting Theory, 3 credits

The course is designed as a comprehensive review of the general aspects presented in theory of accounting. It is divided into modules that cover financial accounting, cost accounting,profitplanningandcontrol,taxationissues,andadvancedauditing.

BFIN 501

Advanced Financial Management, 3 credits

Thiscourseisbasedoncasestudiescoveringthevariousaspectsoffinancialtechniques designed to solve financial problems. It covers the basic quantitative methods in relation to the study of financial statement, earning management, cash flow analysis, andratioanalysis.Itdealswiththebenefitsoflimitationsoftheuseofratiosandother financialstatisticstointerpretfinancialpositions.

BFIN 505

Portfolio Investment, 3 credits

This course deals with portfolio investment in securities markets, techniques of valuation, risk management, and portfolio formation. The capital asset pricing model (CAPM) as well as the arbitrage pricing model and other applied market models are covered in this course. Market institutions and their changing roles, emerging markets, diversification and risk management form all together from the basis for the analytical part of this course. The course also covers financial management techniques and analysistoolsincludingcapitalbudgeting.

BFIN 510

International Investments, 3 credits

This coursecoversthe environment of international financial management andcountry riskanalysis,foreignexchangeandderivativesmarkets,andFXriskmanagement.Italso deals with ways to finance the multinational corporation and manage its working capital. In addition, it covers foreign investment analysis with special emphasis on FDI. Thecourseincludesanindepthreviewofseveralcontemporarycasestudies.

BFIN 511

Taxation Systems in the Middle East, 3 credits

The course covers the major aspects of the tax theory and its effects on business, profitability,andprospects.Theaddedvaluefromthiscourseisgeneratedbysurveying the tax techniques, approaches, and trends as seen through the Middle Eastern economies.

BFIN 515

Bank Management, 3 credits

Thiscourseisacomprehensivereviewofbothmanagerialandfinancialfunctionsinthe banking sector. Bank performance and profitability metrics are analyzed and compared with internationally recognized benchmarks. The course moves through bank HR management, branching management, strategic management, and the driving force behindthesemanagementaspectsbankfinancialmanagement.

BIOL 102

Introduction to Biology,3 credits

An introductory course to the fundamental principles of biology which covers the following topics: chemical basis of life, the structure and function of cells and systems, geneticsandhumanbodysystems.

BIOL 170

Basic Concepts in Biology, 3 credits

A freshman level course that introduces students to the basic concepts of genetics, evolution, and ecology, and also explores the forms and functions of plants and animals.

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BIOL 220

Human Anatomy and Physiology, 3 credits

Basic biological concepts approach that deals with cells structure function and physiology, followed by basic anatomy and physiology of the body system including centralnervous,respiratory,urinary,digestiveandreproductivesystems.

BIOL 211

General Biology, 3 credits

Topics covered are small/large molecules, organization of the cell, membranes, energy, enzymesandcatalysts,basiccellfunctions,andbiologicalcontrolsystems.

BIOM 310

Biomedical Sensors, 3 credits

Introductory overview of the multidisciplinary field of biomedical sensors. Signal, noise and pressure measurements. Blood flow, motion and force measurements. Electrode theory.

BIOM 311

Biomedical Instrumentation Design, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BIOM310,ELEC320 The course describes the major medical electronic instruments used in the diagnostic medicine. Most instruments sense various physiological signals, carry out some processing of these signals, and display or record them. There is, however, a class of medicalelectronicdevicesthatareusefultherapeuticallyandasprostheses.Thiscourse describes the theoretical background, bloc diagrams and the circuitry of some prosthetic devices such as the different types of cardiac pacemaker, Muscle and bladder prostheses, cochlear prosthesis, the different types of cardiac defibrillator and cardioverter,etc

BIOM 337

Biomedical Engineering Design I, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BIOM310,ELEC320 This course deals with the genesis of various bioelectric phenomenas and signals that are recorded routinely in modern clinical practice. Given adequate monitoring equipment, the engineer of today can record many forms of bioelectric phenomena with relative ease. This course describes theoretical, bloc diagram and the circuitry of the electrophysiological devices such as electrocardiogram (ECG), electroencephalogram(EEG),electroneurogram(ENG),electromyogram(EMG),etc

BIOM 338

Biomedical Engineering Design Lab I, 1 credit

CoPrerequisite(s):BIOM337 This course describes the practical part of some of the electrophysiological and monitoring equipment such as electrocardiogram, electroencephalogram, electromyogram, electrooculogram, oscillometric blood pressure, photoplethysmogram, pulse meter, respiratory ventilation detection and the body impedancedetection.Thiscourseinvolvesreportwriting.

BIOM 399

CO OP Work Experience, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CompletedtwoyearsatRHU,ENGL212. This COOP work experience is designed to provide students with an eightweek short termworkexperienceinthefieldofBioelectronicsEngineering.Studentswillbealigned with disciplinerelated industries, institutions of higher learning, or government agencies.

BIOM 431

Principles of Design, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BIOM311,BIOM337 This course offers to students a methodology of the design process with emphasis on the feasibility and preliminary design phases such as conditioning circuit, Opamp and

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BIOM 432

Medical Imaging, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BIOM311,BIOM337 Students will understand the interaction between light xrays, radiopharmaceuticals, ultrasound, magnetic fields, and other energy probes with tissues and detectors to produce useful image contrast. Topics covered include beam generation, dose limitations, patient motion, spatial resolution and dynamic range limitations, and cost effectiveness

BIOM 433

BiofluidMechanics, 3 credits
Living systems are used as an example to study the theory of fluid mechanics. Steady and unsteady flows of Newtonian and nonNewtonian fluids will be considered covering: viscometry, blood flow, gas and aerosol flows, pulsatile flow and wave propagation and applications to the understanding of flows in organs and to the measurementofbloodpressureandflow.

BIOM 438

Biomedical Engineering Design Lab. II, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BIOM311,BIOM337 This Lab course deals with the genesis of various hospital equipments. The content is divided into two parts: theoretical and practical. This Lab course takes an experimental approachto: 1.TheclinicalelectrophysiologicalequipmentsuchasMonitors,ESU,ECG,etc 2. The clinical laboratory equipment such as the spectrophotometers, centrifuge analyzerandthemicrohematocritereaderetc

BIOM 443

Bioengineering Neurology,3credits
Thenervoussystemfromdevelopmental,organizationalandfunctionalstandpointswill be studied. Also, linear and nonlinear analysis of membranes will be covered and the designofelectronicanddistributedsystems.

BIOM 453

Neuromotor Control, 3 credits

Current issues in neuromotor control and movement biomechanics with emphasis on thestudyofnormalandimpairedhumanmovement.Musclemechanics,biomechanics of movement, neural circuitry, strategies for the neural control of movement, and potential applications of biomedical engineering techniques to the study and improvementofimpairedmotorfunctionarecovered.

BIOM 457

Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BIOM311,BIOM337 The course describes the advanced medical electronic instruments used in the therapeutic and diagnostic medicine. It includes the extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, infant incubator, application of laser in the medical domain, ventilator and the different medical devices used in the operating room such as electrosurgical unit, anesthesiaunit,etc

BIOM 458

Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation, 3 credits

This course deals with the clinical laboratory that is responsible for analyzing patient specimens in order to provide information to aid in the diagnosis of disease and evaluate the effectiveness of therapy. The hospital department that performs these functions may also be called the department of clinical pathology or department of

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BIOM 459

Radio Frequency Applications in Biomedical Engineering, 3 credits

This course addresses radio frequency design and applications for biomedical engineering and medicine, including circuit elements, equivalent circuits, impedance transformations, Smith Chart, two ports, scattering parameters, amplifiers, resonant circuits, mixers, and receivers. Applications include telemetry, transcutaneous power transfer,hyperthermia,RFablation,andmagneticresonanceimaging.

BIOM 460 Human Physiology I, 3 credits

Human physiology describes the normal function of cells and organs systems, laying a foundation for understanding the altered physiologic states of specific disease entities and human organism. Computersimulated laboratory experiences, animal labs and discussiongroupsreinforceconcepts.

BIOM 461

Human Physiology II, 3 credits

This course is a continuation of BIOM 460. Human physiology describes the normal function of cells and organs systems, laying a foundation for understanding the altered physiologicstatesofspecificdiseaseentitiesandhumanorganism.Computersimulated laboratoryexperiences,animallabsanddiscussiongroupsreinforceconcepts.

BIOM 462

Analysis of Physiological Models, 3 credits

Development of continuous and distributed mathematical models of physiological systems and molecular events. Solving differential equations using analytical and numericalmethods.

BIOM 463

Advanced Topics in Biomedical Instrumentation, 3 credits

Advanced topics in design and analysis of biomedical instruments, devices, and interfaces. Topics include bioelectronics, biomechanics, biomaterials, and rehabilitation engineering.

BIOM 465

Biomedical Signal Processing, 3 credits

Statistical processing of biomedical data is given in this course. Data acquisition, probability and estimation, signal averaging, power spectrum analysis, windowing, digitalfilters,anddatacompressionaresomeofthetopicscovered.

BIOM 467

Advanced Biomedical Signal Processing,3 credits

This course will cover parametric modeling, modern spectral estimation, multivariate analysis, adaptive signal processing, decimation/interpolation, and twodimensional signalanalysis.

BIOM 469

Multidimensional Biomedical Time Series Analysis, 3 credits

This course introduces the students to methods used to collect, model and analyze multidimensionaltimeseriesencounteredinbiomedicalapplications.

BIOM 471

Advanced Topics in Biomedical Computing, 3 credits

Signal processing, information management, modeling and artificial intelligence techniques in biomedical research and clinical environments. Topics include analysis of serially recorded neurophysiologic data, development and solution of physiologic models, and the application of artificial intelligence to ordering of diagnostic terminology.

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BIOM 472

Rehabilitation Engineering: Prosthetics, Orthotics, Seating and Positioning, 3 credits

The design and prescription of prosthetic limbs, orthotic devices, and seating and positioning systems will be discussed in this course. This course covers musculoskelatal anatomy, muscle mechanics, soft tissue mechanics, gait/locomotion, amputation surgery,electromyography,seatingandpositioning,andassistivedevices.

BIOM 473

Bioelectric Phenomena, 3 credits

Electrophysiology of excitable membranes, electromagnetic fields in volume conductors, mathematical models of neutral elements and volume conductor fields. Offeredalternateyears.

BIOM 480

Biomedical Servicing, 3 credits

Overview of the inspection, corrective and preventive maintenance, calibration, repair, supplymanagement,bestpracticesandaccreditationofmedicalequipment.

BIOM 490

BS Project, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):forthelastsemesteroftheBSProgram,ENGL212 The student will be exposed to all phases of the design process such as: definition of requirements; development of specifications; possibilities or non of alternative approaches; economic considerations; and modeling, simulation detailed design, implementation,andverificationofoperationasappropriatefortheparticularproject.

BIOM 510

Advanced Therapeutic Devices, 3 credits

Emphasisondesignofnewequipment,patientaidtechnologiesandtechniquestohelp in health care delivery. Design of assistive and rehabilitation devices, recent artificial organs,prosthetics,andspecializedaccessoriesforeffectivepatientcare.

BIOM 520

Health care Facility Management, 3 credits

Thiscoursepresentsproceduresfollowedformedicalandhealthservicesmanagement. It covers duties of administrator and his assistants, as well as work flow between staffs of different services and departments. It emphasis on credentials, quality control, human resources, finances, recovery, insurance, sterilization, infection control and healthsafetyprocedures.

BIOM 525

Clinical Engineering, 3 credits

This course presents mission and responsibilities of biomedical engineering in health care delivery institutions. Topics include strategic planning and technology assessment, system analysis, quality control, standards and regulations, equipment management, education of medical equipment users, computing applications, and development of patientsafetyandriskmanagementsystems.

BIOM 530

Computer Simulations for Life Sciences, 3 credits

This course describes systems of equations and algorithms implemented in order to simulate dynamic medical processes. It deals with physiological mechanisms of biological organs; consequently it includes studies of mass transfer, circulation and gas exchange, and current transmission models. The course examines modeling techniques basedonMatlab/Simulink.

BIOM 540

Advanced Bio signal and Image Processing, 3 credits

This course presents the fundamentals of digital signal processing with particular emphasis on problems in biomedical research and clinical medicine. It covers principles and algorithms for processing both deterministic and random signals. Topics include

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BIOM 545

Advanced Medical Imaging, 3 credits

Upgrading knowledge of imaging modalities applied for diagnostic and interventional medical procedures. Covered topics: magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, catheterization,endoscopy,contrastagentsandmolecularimagingconcepts.

BIOM 550

Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems, 3 credits

Architecture of microcontroller based systems; registers, timers, interrupts, ports, memory; serial communication and design, parallel communication and design; analog to digital conversion; Use of PIC 16F84, PIC 16F877 microcontrollers. MPLAB, PROTEUS andmikroCsoftwareusing.

BIOM 565

Introduction to E Health Care, 3 credits

This course introduces diagnostic and interventional operations that rely on telecommunication concepts. Topics include applications in telemedicine (modulation/demodulation, digital transmission and others), Computerassisted surgery, robotics in operating room, and laboratory instruments and humanmachine interface.

BIOM 570

Biomaterials, 3 credits
The course studies cellsurface interactions carried through the adhesive proteins of physiological medium, analysis of signal transduction and cellular functions induced by surface controlled. Emphasis on biomaterial polymers, ceramics, and bone substitutes. Research applications include aid in the diagnosis of malignant tumor and nanobiotechnologyforthecoatingofmedicaldevices.

BIOM 575

Bio fluids, 3 credits

This course presents fluid mechanics as applied to biology and life sciences, showing intracellular and extra cellular fluids properties, blood rheology, and soft tissues stress andstrain.

BIOM 580

Bio engineering seminar, 3 credits

Advanced topics in bioengineering, bioinstrumentation, and bioimaging. Seminar sessions will be on biomedical signals and systems, computers in medicine, technologies for healthcare, and biomedical ethics. Biotechnology professionals are to beinvitedtopresenttheirexpertise.

BIOM 597

Advanced Topics in Bioelectronics Engineering, 3 credits

This course is designed to enable students to study advanced topics of interest which are carefully selected from BioelectronicsEngineeringrelated topics. The contents of suchacoursearetobedeterminedbytheinstructorandthedepartment

BMKT 261

Introduction to Marketing, 3 credits

This course covers the full spectrum of Lebanese and international marketing of consumer products and services including marketsegmentation, consumer behavior, products, and packaging distribution and promotion. Students will analyze case problems and prepare a marketing plan about a reallife product or service. Videos, guest speakers, and class interaction on marketing topics will assist in the learning experience.

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BMKT 360

Marketing Research, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):BADM310 Throughtheuseofacombinationoflecturesandcasestudiesstudentslearnthebasics ofmarketingresearchandthevalueofthisdisciplineinthemanagerialdecisionmaking process. Basic elements of research design, methods of gathering and collecting accurate data, sampling, data preparation, analysis, and reporting are learned and applied through practical applications of assignments and research project. The course concludes with several workshops on SPSS package to apply theory into practice and helpstudentsworktheirprojectsinareallifesituation.

BMKT 363

Sales Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BMKT261 Through the use of a combination of lectures, case studies, and discussions, students learn the basics of communication, including effective listening, probing, and problem findingandsolving.Theconceptofbuildingandretainingcustomervalueandlongterm relationships are integrated throughout the course. Students also learn techniques of professionalsellingincludingprospecting,qualifyingandpresentationplanning.Finally, studentslearnmethodsoforganizingandmanagingsalesactivities,andtheimportance ofplanningatalllevelsofthesalesmanagementprocess.

BMKT 395

Independent Studies, 1 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing and approval of the Chairman, Minimum GPA of 80 or equivalent. Rafik Hariri University College of Business Administration fulltime students may enroll in 395 courses. This course requires the student involvement in research under the supervision of a fulltime faculty member. Students are required to research a certain topicandbeabletodefendher/hisresearchfindings.

BMKT 462

Event Marketing and Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BMKT360 The trend in business today is to extend marketing dollars into the area of event marketing. This course introduces students to the skills and concepts necessary to create, finance, and manage a special event. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of how to choose and develop a specific budget elements and their relationship to revenue generating; develop an understanding of event marketing; and understandtheadministrativestructureandskillsnecessarytomanageaspecialevent.

BMKT 464

Consumer Behavior, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BMKT360 Ablendofbothconceptsandapplicationsfromthefieldofconsumerbehaviorformthe basis of this course. Students find this subject interesting when applied to several aspects of business management including marketing research, creative advertising, team building, and environmental marketing. Research projects, case studies, and problemsolvingarestressedinbothindividualandteamactivities.

BMKT 465

Strategic Marketing, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):SeniorstandingandBMKT360 By utilizing the case method approach, this course explores in greater depth the concepts, methods and strategies of the strategic marketing planning process. Drawing heavily from actual marketing experiences, the course covers external analysis (such as customer, competitor, market, and environment) as well as internal analysis (such as core competencies, brand performance, management, and strategy). This course expands students knowledge of the sustainable competitive advantage concept

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BMKT 466

Service Marketing, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BMKT360 This course examines the four unique elements of services within a large corporation, small company, or government agency. Students learn the way in which consumers purchase and evaluate services. They gain an understanding of the important role of internal marketing in service organizations. Key concepts like idle production, gap analysis, and capacity management are explored. This is an upper level course and shouldbeofinteresttothosestudentswishingtoentertheserviceindustry.

BMKT 467

Advertising Theories and Strategies, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BMKT360 From an integrated marketing communication perspective, this course focuses on the many changes that are occurring in areas of marketing and how they influence advertising and promotional strategies and tactics. Students study theories and strategies, and how they are incorporated into real life IMC programs. They develop understanding of the overall marketing process, how companies organize for advertisingandotherpromotionalandcommunicationstrategies,andhowtosetgoals, objectives, and budgets. Finally, they learn how to evaluate effective communication programsandproviderecommendations.

BMKT 500

Consumer Driven Marketing, 3 credits This course looks into key customerdriven marketing strategy decisions including segmentation, targeting, differentiation, and positioning. Other topics explore the marketing tactical tools that marketers use to implement their strategies and deliver superior customer value. This course also addresses the important marketing concepts such as loyalty/ satisfaction, emotions, brand personality,valuesandattitudes. Branding and Franchising, 3 credits Students will learn to develop a brand strategy, how to analyze and evaluate brandsandmanagethemformaximumeffectiveness.Thecoursealsoexamines brand planning, brand equity, brand architecture, and the different brand strategies. Franchise management issues and how to maintain and strengthen brandidentitythroughfranchisingwillalsobeanalyzed. Logic Design, 3 credits
EquivalenttoCOSC351 Boolean algebra and logic simplification techniques. Data representation. Design of combinational logic networks for decoders, encoders, multiplexers, and demultiplexers. Design of sequential logic devices including flipflops, registers, and counters.Analysisofdevicesusedtobuildlogicnetworks,includingprogrammablelogic devices.

BMKT 505

CCEE 210

CCEE 211

Logic Design Lab, 1 credit

Corequisite:CCEE210 Laboratory experiments of logic circuit and elements behavior and parameters covered inCCEE210course.

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CCEE 312

Microprocessors, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):CCEE210;EquivalenttoCOSC352 Architecture and instruction set of different 16 bit microprocessors; microprocessor chips and LSI technology; supporting chips; memory chips and subsystems interfacing 16bit microcomputers; architecture of microprocessor based systems; interrupts; directmemoryaccess;systemdevelopmentdesigntoolsandtechniques;hardwareand software.

CCEE 313

Computer Architecture, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CCEE210 Computer system organization and design, implementation of CPU data path and control, instruction set design, memory hierarchy (caches, main memory, virtual memory) organization and management, input/output subsystems (bus structures, interrupts,DMA),performanceevaluation,pipelinedprocessors.

CCEE 320

Signals and Systems, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ELEC210 This course covers mathematical description and classification of continuous and discrete signals and systems. Topics include: basic signal properties, convolution and correlation, Fourier transforms and spectra, Fourier series, linear timeinvariant systems, transfer functions, Sampling and reconstruction of continuoustime signals, Z transformandapplications,discreteFouriertransforms.

CCEE 321

Communication Systems, 3 credits

This course introduces the fundamentals transmission and reception of communication systems and effect of noise. Correlation of signals; analysis and transmission of signals: ideal versus practical filters, signal distortion over a channel, power spectral density; amplitude modulations and demodulations, angle modulation and demodulation; sampling and analogtodigital conversion, digital modulations (PCM, DPCM, ADPCM), informationtheoryandchannelcapacity.

CCEE 399

Co op Work Experience, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CompletedtwoyearsatRHU,ENGL212. This Coop work experience is designed to provide students with an eightweek, short term work experience in the field of computer and communication engineering. Studentsarealignedwithdisciplinerelatedindustries,institutionsofhigherlearning,or governmentagencies.

CCEE 414

Design of Embedded Systems, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):CCEE210 Design of embedded realtime systems, models of computation, validation techniques, and automatic synthesis. Finite state machines, synchronous languages, data flow networks, petri nets, software optimization and performance estimation, operating systemsandscheduling,systemlevelsimulation,andinterfacebaseddesign.

CCEE 415

Communication and Networks Labs, 2 credits

Prerequisite(s):CCEE422 This lab takes an experimental approach to communication. Labs cover the topics in CCEE321and422courses.

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CCEE 422

Communication Networks, 3credits

Prerequisite(s):CCEE321 This course is an introduction to modern digital communications systems. Topics include: multiplexing, digital modulation, coding, networking (LANs, MANs and WANs). Thesecondpartofthecourseisdedicatedtothestudyofthenetworkarchitecture,the OSI reference model, including network protocols and applications (FTP, SMTP, HTTP, etc.), reliable data transfer, transport, congestion and flow control, routing, data link protocols,addressingandlocalareanetworks.

CCEE 442

Database Management Systems, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC221,EquivalenttoBCOP332 Nature and purpose of database systems, introduction to data modeling: Entity Relationship Model, Relational Model with relational algebra, relational calculus and SQL; integrity constraints; file organization and index files; normalization. Introduction to object databases, data mining, schema evolution, distributed databases, web enableddatabases,anddatabasesforecommerceapplications.

CCEE 443

Software Engineering, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC221;EquivalenttoSWET321 Analysis, design, construction, maintenance, and evolution of large software systems. The system life cycle. Project management techniques. Introduction to database systems.Analysis,designandimplementationofasoftwaresystem.

CCEE 444

Operating Systems, 3credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC221;EquivalenttoCOSC451 Operating systems principles, scheduling and resource management, virtual memory, file systems, concurrent processing and synchronization, security and protections; the Internet, network structures, distributed operating systems, Web technologies and operatingsystems(URL,HTML,HTTP,applets).AcasestudyofaUNIXoperatingsystem willaccompanythecourse.

CCEE 445

Optics and Laser, 3credits

Prerequisite(s):ELEC340 Review of Maxwell equations, reflection and transmission of electromagnetic fields at dielectric interfaces, Gaussian beams, interference and diffraction, laser theory for gas, solid, and semiconductor laser systems, detectors including photomultipliers and semiconductorbaseddetectors,noisetheoryandnoisesourcesinopticaldetection.

CCEE 446

Mobile Communication, 3credits

Prerequisite(s):CCEE422 A course on the evolution of cellular technologies. Topics include: cellular systems, medium access techniques, wireless standardization, GSM networks (history, architecture overview, access network, GSM air interface, dimensioning aspects, networkdesignandplanning,handover,callhandling,networkoperation),introduction to3G/4Gmobilesystems.

CCEE 448

Introduction to Antenna Theory, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ELEC340 Basic properties of transmitting and receiving antennas and antenna arrays. Friis transmission formula, radar equations. Bandwidth budget. Noise in communication systems (transmission lines, antennas, atmospheric, etc.). Cellsite and coverage, interference,multipathfading,raybending,andotherphenomena.

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CCEE 452

Computer Vision, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC221 The module aims to introduce the principles, models and applications of computer vision. The course will cover image structure, projection, stereo vision, and the interpretation of visual motion. Case studies of industrial (robotic) applications of computer vision, including visual navigation for autonomous robots, robot handeye coordinationandnovelmanmachineinterfaces.

CCEE 466

introduction to Optical Communication, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CCEE422 An introduction to Optical Communication Systems. Fiber characteristics, impact of different types of dispersion on bit rates, optical transmitters and receivers, lasers and opticalamplifiers.

CCEE 453

Multimedia Systems, 3 credits

Multimediaapplications andrequirements,Audio/Videofundamentalsincludinganalog and digital representations, human perception, and audio/video equipment, audio and video compression including perceptual transform coders for images/video scalable coders and perceptual audio encoders. Application and performance comparison of various coding algorithms including hardware/software tradeoffs.. Image and video processingapplicationsandalgorithms.Multimediahardwareandsoftware.

CCEE 461

Internet Engineering and Web Programming, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC221;EquivalenttoBCOP306 Major protocols on the internet: IP, ICMP, TCP, UDP. New technologies introduced on the internet: IP Multicast, Mobile IP, IPv6, VPNs and quality of service. Routing on the internet. Network security and firewall design. Application protocols: SMTP, HTTP, RTP, and SMNP. Major techniques used in Web Servers. Programming Web Servers. Web servermaintenance,administration,andsecurity.Firewallsandproxyservers.

CCEE 480

Fundamentals of Nanotechnology, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):PHYS211 Students will be provided an introduction to the science and engineering principles of the subject of nanotechnology and applications. Also, they will be introduced to the propertiesofnanostructures,nanofabricationnanocharacterization,andnanomaterial.

CCEE 485

Digital communication, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CCEE321 This course introduces the basic structures and fundamentals of modern digital communication systems. Topics include: baseband pulse and digital sampling, line codes and spectra, intersymbol interference, timedivision multiplexing, binary and multilevel signaling principles and circuits, frequency division multiplexing, spread spectrum systems, performance of digital communication systems corrupted by noise, errorcorrectingcodes.

CCEE 490

BSc Project, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):forthelastsemesteroftheBSProgram,ENGL212 The student should take a B.Sc. project in related area to his specialization and with technicalmerit.Teamorientedprojectbasedexperiencethatculminatesinthecreation of an artifact; milestones include project selection and proposal, creative solution, report,presentationanddemonstrationofcreateddevice.

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CCEE 498

Special Topics in Computer and Communication Engineering, 3 credits

This course is designed to enable students to study current special topics of interest which are carefully selected from Bioelectronicsrelated topics. The contents of such a coursearetobedeterminedbytheinstructorandthedepartment.

CCEE 516

Advanced Computer Architecture, 3 credits

This course focuses on the techniques of quantitative analysis and evaluation of modern computing systems, such as the selection of appropriate benchmarks to reveal and compare the performance of alternative design choices in system design. The emphasis is on the major component subsystems of high performance computers: pipelining, instruction level parallelism, memory hierarchies, input/output, and networkoriented interconnections. Students will undertake a major computing system analysisanddesignproject.

CCEE 517

Satellite Communication Systems, 3 credits

Description of a Satellite Communication System, Orbit Types, Radio Regulations Applications of Communication Satellites. Multiple Access Techniques. Multibeam Satellite Systems, Regenerative Satellite Systems, Broadcasting by Satellites, Satellite Communication Techniques, Satellite Communication Payload, Earth Station Technology.

CCEE 518

Computer Network Security, 3 credits

Introductiontocryptography,secrecy,authenticationanddigitalsignatures.Thetheory of secure communication. Study of conventional and public key cryptographic systems. Cryptanalysis of cryptographic systems. Protocol development and analysis. Implementations of secure systems. Timing and power attacks. Wireless system security.

CCEE 523

Antennas and Propagation, 3 credits

Development of Maxwell equations for time dependent fields; boundary conditions; solutions for various boundary conditions; wave equations; plane waves in free space and in lossy media; wave behavior at interfaces; theory of transmission lines; Smith chartandimpedance matching;characteristicsofwaveguidesandresonators;radiation fields of different type of elementary antennas; and radiation characteristics of non elementaryantennas.

CCEE 522

Advanced Communication Systems, 3 credits

Thiscourseisanintroductiontodifferentnetworkarchitecturesandtopologiessuchas: telephone systems (PDH/SDH, SONET), FR and ATM networks, MPLS, GSM, etc. The course explores the QoS and the performance evaluation: Transmission (speech and data), QoS metrics, IP QoS Generic Functional Requirements, IP IntservandDiffserv. Networkmanagement:Congestionandflowcontrol,queuingandscheduling.

CCEE 525

Wireless Communication, 3 credits

This course introduces current wireless systems and standards. Characterize the wireless channel, Radio channel propagation fundamentals, modulation, and fading counter measure. Simple digital modulation techniques and their performance under wireless channel; coding, interleaving and diversity techniques to improve the wireless link quality are investigated. The course will also study the multiple access capabilities of spread spectrum;adaptiveequalization. Although themain focusofthiscourse ison wirelessnetworkingwithanemphasisonlayers1and2oftheOSIreferencemodel,we willalsofocusonthedesign,performanceanalysisandprotocolsofwirelessnetworking

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CCEE 526

Microwave Communication, 3 credits

An understanding of the basic concepts of microwave communication, microwave passiveandactivecomponentsandcircuits,transmissionlines,waveguides,resonators, filters,amplifiesandoscillators.Latestsoftwarepackageswillbeintroduced.

CCEE 550

Optoelectronic Devices, 3 credits

The course introduces the physical details of optoelectronic devices and techniques including semiconductor lasers, optical detectors and receivers, and engineered optical materials.Examplesonapplicationsandsystemswillbediscussed.

CCEE 551

Digital Signal Processing, 3 credits

The course studies digital systems and signal processing. The course introduces topics as: discrete time signals and systems, frequency domain, Z transform, discrete transform,quantization,samplinganddigitalfilters:designandimplementation.

CCEE 560

Optical Networks Design, 3 credits

This course is designed to progress from the description of the components in a fiber link to the interconnections into a link or a network. The components in fiber links will be discussed (the fiber, the connections, the sources and receivers). These optical componentswillbeintegratedtogetherinacompleteopticallink.

CCEE 580

Nanotechnology Devices and Applications, 3 credits

This course will cover in depth the research and developments in nanotechnology devices and applications. Students are required to do research report and class presentationononeofthecurrentapplicationsofnanotechnologyinvariousfieldssuch ascommunication,electronics/optics,environment,health,andalternativeenergy.

CCEE 581

Digital Image Processing, 3 credits

Twodimensional signals and systems. Image formation and perception. Representation,coding,filteringrestorationandenhancements.Featureextractionand sceneanalysis.Introductiontocomputervision.IntroductiontoMedicalImaging.

CCEE 585

Antenna Processing, 3 credits

Thiscourseincludes:MonoandMultiAntennaConceptintroduction:multipathfading channel, spectral efficiency, multiantenna benefits; beamforming techniques, adaptive antennas, MIMO systems: diversity/multiplexing tradeoff, multiantenna transmission techniques (Alamouti and spatiotemporal techniques), multiantenna reception techniques,transmissionstrategies;applications(MIMOin3GandLTE).

CCEE 583

Robotics, 3 credits
Introductory historical development of robotics; rigid objects Kinematics; robot arm kinematics; inverse kinematics; dynamics; introduction of trajectory planning and controlofmanipulators.

CCEE 597

Advanced Topics in Computer and Communication Engineering, 3 credits

This course is designed to enable students to study advanced topics of interest which are carefully selected from Computer and Communication Engineeringrelated topics. The contents of such a course are to be determined by the instructor and the department

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Advanced Topics in Computer and Communication Engineering , 3 credits

This course is designed to enable students to study advanced topics of interest which are carefully selected from Computer and Communication Engineeringrelated topics. The contents of such a course are to be determined by the instructor and the department.

CGRP 311

Introduction to Computer Graphics, 3 credits

Introduction to computer graphics, algorithms, graphics programming, graphics design, use of graphic packages, and applications of computer graphics to business and scientific problems. A term project involving a graphics programming application may beassigned.

CGRP 335

Creative Design, 3 credits

Students will learn through this course creative conceptualization and problem solving using graphical means for visual communication. Topics include graphic organization, visualhierarchy,creativity,typography,coloring,andnavigation.

CGRP 340

Computer Simulation, 3 credits

This course introduces physicalvisual simulations of mechanisms, systems, and assemblies.Specializedsoftwarewillbeusedtodevelopsimulationmodulesforsystem analysisandtrainingpurposes.

CGRP 351

Technical Graphics, 3 credits

This course illustrates how graphic language can be used as a mean for human communication. It is mainly intended to develop students skills in graphic representation, pictorial and auxiliary view developing, dimensioning and section viewing.Computerpackageswillbeusedastoolsforsuchtechniques.

CGRP 355

Sketching, Drawing and Digital Photography, 3 credits

This is an advanced course that consolidates the skills of effective sketching and free drawing. It also emphasizes techniques in perceiving ratios and proportions. It also coversdigitalphotographytechniquesandreproduction.

CGRP 399

Co op Work Experience, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CheckCoopCGRPrequirements,ENGL212 The first Coop work experience is designed to provide students with a 10week full time work term in business, industry, or government. The main thrust of this course is the opportunity to put into practice the major aspects of the students education. Special emphasis will be placed on assessing the attitude and work ethics of the Coop student. Students will be encouraged to network in the industry and to participate in professionalorganizations.

CGRP 412 CGRP 431

Advanced Computer Graphics, 3 credits

Advancedcomputergraphicstopics,andmodernapplications.

Geometric Modeling and Raster Imaging, 3 credits

Geometric modeling techniques are introduced to develop professional graphical computer models. Students will learn how to produce digital images with advanced coloring,surfacerendering,andlightcontrolusingspecializedcomputertools.

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Introduction to Computer Animation, 3 credits

Digital animation technologies are introduced to provide students with new tools in 3D formatting, spatial graphics, polygon modeling, rendering methods, hierarchical linking andpictorialkinematics.

CGRP 450

Digital Video and Audio, 3 credits

This course surveys the new technologies in digital video and audio in multimedia and animation production. Topics include digital graphic formats, data rates, compressors, andrecentadvancementsinaudioandvideotechnologies.

CGRP 461

Multimedia Authoring, 3 credits

Studentswilllearninthiscoursethedevelopmentofinteractivemultimediadesignand production. Focusing on the integration of diversified media assets for communication and information delivery, students will develop their skills on storing, managing and retrievingthoseassetsinaproductionenvironment.

CGPR 463

Advanced Multimedia, 3 credits

This is an advanced course that aims at consolidating multimedia authoring through advancedprogramming, andoral and graphical synchronization. Emphasiswill focuson advancedInternettechnologiesformultimediaauthoringandadvertising.

CGRP 471 CGRP 490

Hardware Accelerators and Graphics Processors, 3 credits

Hardwaresystemsusedforgraphicsacceleration,ASICs,andreconfigurablecomputers.

Senior Project, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ENGL212 This is a whole year graduation project directed on individual problems and research. Eachstudentwillhavetocompleteitinher/hisemphasisarea.

CGRP 498

Special Topics, 3 credits

A special topic course to be defined based on current trends and departmental special interests. It may incorporate technical seminars, advanced readings, and special projectsuponthediscretionofthedepartment.

CHEM 160 Chemistry I, 4 credits

Students study the principles and methods of chemistry including atomic structure, periodic trends, writing formulas, and determining the names of both inorganic and organicformulas.

CHEM 170 Chemistry II, 4 credits

Studentslearnaboutacids,bases,andchemicalequilibriums;thegroupsintheperiodic table,organicchemistry,andnuclearwillbealsosurveyed.

CHEM 211

Environmental Chemistry, 3 credits

This class provides an opportunity to develop an understanding of several basic environmental functions, the complicated nature of environmental systems, and the need for multidisciplinary solutions to environmental problems. Topics covered include the hydrosphere, water quantity and quality, soil and the soil ecosystem, biological resources, waste disposal, air pollution, ozone depletion, acid rain, global warming, agriculture,andtoxicology.

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General Chemistry, 3 credits

This course is intended for students who desire to acquire the basic principles in chemistry.Theemphasisofthecourse will beonthefundamentalprinciplesofGeneral Chemistry, which include terminology, qualitative concepts and quantitative skills. The general topics included in this course are calculations with formulas and equations; acidbase chemistry and buffers, acid base titrations; quantum theory of the atom; electrons and periodicity; bonding; molecular geometry; hybridization; thermo chemistryandkinetics.

CIVE 212

Statics, 3 credits
Static laws; force vectors and operations; force system and moment; free body diagram; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in 2D and 3D; plane trusses and frames; cables; internal forces: shear and moment diagrams; centroid and center of mass;momentofinertia;andfriction.

CIVE 310

Surveying, Photogrammetry and Geodesy, 3 credits

Surveying fundamentals; theory of errors in observations; leveling; distance measurement; angles, azimuths and bearings; traversing; topographic surveys and maps.

CIVE 325

Transportation Engineering, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CIVE310 Design and operations of transportation systems; types and classifications of roads; signalization; characteristics of the driver, the pedestrian, the vehicle and the road, location and geometric design of highway facilities; traffic flow theory; traffic studies; trafficoperations:intersection,interchanges,capacityandlevelofservice.

CIVE 330

Construction Materials, 3 credits

Properties and tests of materials used in construction of civil structures such as aggregate, cement, mixing water, admixtures, steel, masonry, Portland cement concrete,asphaltconcreteandtimber;laboratoryandfieldmeasurementtechniquesto assessmaterialpropertiesandperformance;emphasisonfreshandhardenedconcrete, typesofconcreteandapplications,andconcretemixdesign.

CIVE 331

Sanitary Engineering, 3 credits

Principles of sanitation and public health, municipal sanitation including food hygiene, insect and rodent control, swimming pool sanitation, solid waste handling, and chronic healthaspectsofenvironmentaltoxicants

CIVE 350

Structural Analysis I, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):MECH281 Shear and bending moment diagrams for frames, equilibrium, stability, and determinacy; influence lines for determinate structures; deflection of beams and frames by doubleintegration method, momentarea theorems, and conjugate beam; deflections using energy methods; introduction to indeterminate structures; approximateanalysisofindeterminatebuildingframes.

CIVE 370

Concrete I, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):CIVE350 Behavior of reinforced concrete structural elements; concepts of design and proportioning sections for strength and serviceability; theory of flexure and shear; analysis and design of beams for flexure and shear; analysis for crack width and deflection; design philosophies and process; design of one way solid and joist slabs;

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CIVE 399

Co op Work Experience, 4 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):CompletedtwoyearsatRHU,ENGL212 This Coop work experience is designed to provide students with an eightweek short term work experience in the field of Civil Engineering. Students will be aligned with disciplinerelatedindustries,institutionsofhigherlearning,orgovernmentagencies.

CIVE 410

Civil Engineering Lab, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CIVE330,Corequisite:CIVE421 Concrete mix design; mixing concrete and slump test; density of hardened concrete; compressiveand tensile strength of concrete; specific gravity and absorption of coarse andfineaggregates;LosAngelosabrasiontest;moisturecontentofaggregate;bulkunit weightandvoidsinaggregate;sieveanalysisofcoarse andfine aggregate;compressive strength, absorption, moisture content and density of concrete masonry units; Atterberglimits;Proctorcompactiontestandsoilclassification.

CIVE 421

Soil Mechanics, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):MECH281 Soil classification; origin of soil and grain size; weightvolume relationships; plasticity and structure of soil; soil compaction; permeability; stresses in a soil mass; compressibilityofsoil;shearstrengthofsoil.

CIVE 422

Foundation Engineering, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CIVE421 Site exploration, characterization and testing; shallow foundations: ultimate bearing capacity, settlement; deep foundations; mat foundations; stability of slopes; earth retainingwalls.

CIVE 430

Hydraulics, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):MECH351 Engineering approaches to the measurement, control and conveyance of water flows with particular emphasis on the analysis, design, characteristics, and selection of: hydraulicmodels,andpipesystems.

CIVE 440

Construction Planning and Scheduling, 3 credits

Fundamental elements of management of civil engineering projects; roles of all participants in the process: owners, designers, contractors and suppliers; emphasis on contractual aspect, project estimate, planning and control of construction projects; management functions, network techniques (CPM), resourcescheduling, construction financingandcost/schedulerelationship.

CIVE 450

Environmental Engineering, 3 credits

Materials and energy balances; hydrology; water treatment; water quality management; wastewater treatment; air pollution; noise pollution; solid waste management.

CIVE 461

Plans and Specifications, 3 credits

Plans; specificationswriting and interpretation of construction documents; formats and organization of construction specifications and contract documents; bidding requirements; general and supplementary contract conditions; construction cost and unitrateestimation.

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CIVE 470

Concrete II, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CIVE370 Short columns, slender columns, uniaxially and biaxially bent columns; two way slabs behavior, analysis and design; retaining walls; wall footings, concentrically and eccentricallyloadedsinglecolumnfootings,andcombinedfootings;staircases.

CIVE 480

Computer Methods in Civil Engineering, 3 credits

Using the computer for analysis, design, and decision making in civil engineering. Programming,numerical,andCADmethods.Applications

CIVE 481

Bridge Engineering, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CIVE350 Types of bridges and influence lines. Loads and their distribution on bridges, serviceabilityofbridges,designofbridgedeck,superstructure,andsubstructure.

CIVE 490

BS Project, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):forthelastsemesteroftheBSProgram,ENGL212 Teamoriented, projectbased experience that culminates in the creation of an artifact; milestones include project selection and proposal, creative solution, report, presentation,anddemonstrationofthecreateddevice.

CIVE 498 CIVE 510

Special Topics in Civil Engineering, 3 credits

Topicsthataredirectlyrelatedtocivilengineering

Engineering Risk Analysis, 3credits

Elementsofsettheory,basicelementsofprobabilitytheory,randomvariables,multiple random variables, function of random variables, probabilistic models, statistical inference,andformulationofthereliabilityproblem.

CIVE 520

Steel Structures, 3credits

Structural steel properties, loads, design methods, analysis and design of members of steel structures: tension members, compression members, flexure members and connections.

CIVE521

Tall Building Structures, 3credits

Loadings;structuralform;modelingforanalysis;bracedframes;rigidframesstructures, stability of high rise buildings, dynamic analysis, shear wall structures, coupled shear wallstructures,wallframesstructures.

CIVE 530

Concrete Technology, 3 credits

Cement and supplementary cementitious materials, mechanical behavior of concrete, properties and applications of various specialized concretes, hot weather concreting, cold weather concreting, chemical admixtures, concrete mix proportioning, deterioration mechanisms, environmental and physical causes of degradation, alkali aggregate reaction, carbonation, chloride attack, sulfate attack, acid and seawater attack,freezethawcycle.

CIVE 533

Admixtures for Concrete, 3 credits

Definition and classification of concrete admixtures; precautions in their use; chemical admixtures; mineral admixtures; miscellaneous admixtures; type and properties of admixtures; standard specifications; classification and purpose of use; beneficial and detrimental effects on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete; mechanism of action;advantagesanddisadvantages.

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Special Concretes, 3 credits

Design and characteristics of lightweight concrete, heavyweight concrete, self consolidating concrete, fiberreinforced concrete, mass concrete; concrete in hot weather,concreteincold weather, high strength concrete,high performance concrete, rollercompactedconcreteandshrinkagecompensatingconcrete.

CIVE 535

Prestressed Concrete, 3 credits

Definitions. Methods of prestressing. Materials and their properties. Discussion of losses in prestressing. Elastic behavior stress distribution under different load stages. Analysis and design of homogeneous sections. Magnel diagram. Shear cracking load. Behavior of beam. Deflection. Ultimate load. Design of anchorage zone in beams and anchorage losses and timedependent losses (shrinkage and creep). Composite beams. Stressesresultingfromshrinkageandcreep.Partialprestressing.

CIVE 537

Composite Construction, 3 credits

Composite systems; fundamental of composite construction; composite beams; compositecolumns;Lateralresistingsystems;designofjoints.

CIVE 540

GIS for Civil Engineering, 3 credits

Review of basic cartographic principles and the use of geographic information systems for thematic mapping and spatial analysis. Laboratory emphasizes experience with GIS software.

CIVE 543

Durability of Construction Materials, 3 credits

Definitionandimportanceofdurability;propertiesofmainbuildingmaterials(concrete, ferrous and nonferrous metals, wood, building stones, clay bricks, gypsum, lime, plastics); factors affecting durability; mechanisms of decaying; precautions to increase durability; selection of durable material; tests for durability; economic aspects and impactofdurability.

CIVE 545

Infrastructure Asset Management, 3 credits

Problems of infrastructure, asset management principles, methods of inspection and monitoring of civil infrastructures, risk assessment, asset condition information and data,andreplace/maintaindecision.

CIVE 550

Structural Analysis II, 3 credits

Statically indeterminate structures, influence lines for statically indeterminate beams, force method (beams, trusses and frames), displacement method: slopedeflection equations and moment distribution (beams and frames), stiffness matrix (beams, trussesandframes).

CIVE 554

Structural Dynamics, 3 credits

Dynamic response of single, and multidegree of freedom systems; modal analysis of lumped; continuous mass systems; Natural frequencies and modes shapes, deterministic time domain approach and design response spectra; seismic response of structures;peakresponse;seismicdesignprinciples.

CIVE 555

Seismic Design, 3 credits

A course that examines the nature of earthquake ground motion; seismic hazard evaluation in engineering practice; response analysis of structures and effect of soil conditions on structural response and behavior under earthquake ground motion; designofstructuresunderearthquakeloading.

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CIVE 560

Finite Elements Analysis, 3 credits

Theoryofthefiniteelementmethodconstantstrainelements;planestressorstrainfor axisymmetric problems; application to plates and shells, torsion, heat transfer and seepageproblems.

CIVE 570

Repair of Concrete Structures, 3 credits

Conventional methods of investigation, nondestructive methods, structural health monitoring, corrosion risk evaluation, protection of reinforcing steel against corrosion, instrumentation techniques, repair materials and techniques, removal and preparation of concrete for repair, crack repair, concrete patching, structure strengthening, case studies.

CIVE 580

Pavement Design, 3 credits

Analysis and design of flexible and rigid pavements; pavement type selection; loading; failure criteria and reliability; mechanistic pavement design; design exercises using existingmethods.

CIVE 585

Highway Design, 3 credits

Advanced concepts of the design of streets and highways, design criteria, controls and standards for design alignment, cross section, intersections and interchanges and environmentalimpactsofsurfacetransportfacilities.

CIVE 590

Water Quality, 3 credits

Water quality parameters, sources of drinking water, drinking water problems and impactonhumanlife,drinkingwatertreatmentmethods,commonoperations inwater treatment plants, design of distribution systems, assessment and monitoring of water quality.

CIVE 595

Special Structures, 3 credits

Design of bearing and retaining walls, strutandtie model; deep beams, corbels, invertedbeams,watertanks,domes,ringbeamsandbeams subjectedtotorsion;finite elementmodelinganddesignofplatesandshells.

CIVE 597

Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering, 3 credits

This course is designed to enable students to study advanced topics of interest which are carefully selected from Civil Engineeringrelated topics. The contents of such a coursearetobedeterminedbytheinstructorandthedepartment

CMNS 301

Mass Media Essentials, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course aims to familiarize students with the concepts and vocabulary used in various fields of communication, understanding the development of mass communication in political, economic, social, and cultural contexts. The course addresses medias influence on society and societal influence in shaping the news process, advertising, and public relations. Students are introduced to mediarelated researchmethods.

CMNS 310

Persuasion, 3 credits
Corequisite(s):ENGL210 Throughreading,writingandspeech,studentswillbecomefamiliarwiththepersuasive strategy described in Aristotles Rhetoric, and consider how that strategy can be employed in professional and personal situations in writing, public speaking and negotiation.

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Creative Nonfiction, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 In this course students will learn rhetorical modes in short essays and journalism, including memoir, reportage and reflective essays. Students will practice a writing style that focuses onconciseness andclarity,effective oral presentations,andthereadingof articles,essaysandothermaterialsofincreasingcomplexity.

CMNS 330

Arab and International Media, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course offers students a comparative study of international media, with particular focusonthemediainArabcountries,includingmassmediaandsocialmedia.

CMNS 340

Media and Public Relations Writing, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This introductorylevel course is designed to develop and strengthen general writing skills, and to help students learn the formats and conventions of media and public relations writing, including newspapers, magazines, web and interactive media, advertising copy, press releases, talking points, media alerts, public service announcements, newsletters and social media. It also addresses ethical issues related towritinginthesefields.

CMNS 401

Peace Communication: Media and Conflict Resolution, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ENGL210 This course integrates methods, perspectives and concepts of Peace Studies, Culture Communication and Peace Journalism to explain contemporary debates in the global publicsphere.Itconsidershowculturalstereotypesaboutideology,religionandculture frameArabsandAmericansinthemassmedia.RHUstudentswillengagewithstudents from collaborating universities in the United States in online, asynchronous conversation and participate in shared projects that explore the role of the media in influencingArabandAmericanrelations.

CMNS 410

Public Speaking, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ENGL210 This course is designed to provide both a practical introduction to the fundamental principlesofpublicspeakingandaforumforpracticingpublicspeakingskills.Througha variety of instructional strategies (discussion, class workshops, readings, lectures, and presentations), students will learn the processes by which effective speeches are conceived, prepared and delivered. Through practice, students confidence in their public speaking ability will increase; principles of effective public speaking will be internalized; existing speaking skills will be reinforced and areas for improvement identified; and effective aspects of speech preparation and delivery in a variety of speechcontextsdemonstrated.

CMPT 384

Visual Basic, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BCOP221 This course is an application of object oriented visual development techniques to produceWindowsapplications.

COGD 203

Introduction to Graphics Design, 3credits

Prerequisites:FADR220,COGD205 Graphic design is a creative process that combines art and technology to visually communicate ideas. This course introduces students to the discipline of graphic design by exploring the elements, principles and design process. Itfocuseson the process of

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design from the initial stage of choosing a topic through the intermediary working stages to the final presentation. It is a theoretical course that includes practical exercises in visual communication, organization and perception. Projects explore the various dimensions of design to fully comprehend its expressive power as a visually communicativetoolandaproblemsolvingmethod.

COGD 205 Type I, 3 credits

Corequisites:COGD220 Type, characters and letterforms are the essential building blocks of visual communication. In this course, students learn how to express ideas not only through the meaning of words but also through manipulating the shape of a character, which could improve the quality of information and communication. This introductory course teaches students the anatomy of type, essential type terminology, history of type categorization and standardization; as well as, the difference between calligraphy and typography. Projects increase in the level of difficulty as students move from exploring thelettertothewordandthentheparagraphuntiltheycreatetypographicalposters.

COGD 220 Computer I Illustrator/ Photoshop, 3 credits

In this course, students will develop a solid foundation of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop tools and techniques. Students will learn the difference between vector based and pixel based programs and how to integrate both work fields to produce creative graphics. Moreover, students will receive a brief introduction about Adobe InDesign:workspace,functionandtools.

COGD 222 Computer II Illustrator/ Photoshop/In Design, 3 credits

Prerequisites:COGD220 The first section of the course teaches students advanced tools and techniques in Adobe Illustrator (mesh 3D) and Adobe Photoshop (masks). The second part emphasizes on learning technical skills in Adobe InDesign, which is computer based pagelayoutsoftware.Studentslearnhowtousemasterpages,stylesheets,typographic controls, flowing and formatting text, placing and manipulating images, combining imagesandtext,creatingtables,gradientsandPDFsandcorrectlypreparingdigitalfiles foroffsetprinting.

COGD 225

Theatre,1credit
This course explores various experimental techniques to enhance creativity. It concentrates on using different media (2D and 3D) to create visual expressions to communicate messages. Students will learn to work with clients and become more objective with their design process; a key element in the professional field. The course also aids students in mastering presentation techniques to be able to discuss, present andevendefendtheirownworkandportfolio.

COGD 230 Photography I,3 credits

Thiscourseteachesstudentsthebasicsofblack&whiteanddigitalphotography.It isa lecture based course with extensive hands on practical training. Students learn how to develop an eye for taking pictures and framing objects. They also enhance their knowledge about the different parts of a camera and the mechanism of printing and developing films while continuously scanning other photographers from contemporary andhistoricalscenes.

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COGD 300 Illustration,3 credits

Prerequisites:COGD220,FADR202 This class is designed to introduce students to the art of illustration and visual story telling. It teaches students various technical skills to enhance their ideas and creativity. This class allows students to discover their personal style through line quality, colors and shapes. Students will be aided to develop their own style through visual analysis andpersonal visions.Handsonprojects will help enhance ideas andtechniques such as ink and brush, scraper board, mono prints, watercolor, relief printing, and collage will helptofocusskills.

COGD 305

Type II,3credits
Prerequisites:COGD205 An intermediate level course devoted to the study of the marriage of Latin and Arabic typography. This course develops the students ability to create typographic designs by visually and aesthetically merging Arabic and Latin Fonts. This multiscript combination targets the needs of our direct Arab and Lebanese market. Students will learn how to dissect fonts, create modules, experiment with type, generate Arabic adaptations and constructtypographicalpatternsthatevolveinto3Dobjects.Thestudentfurtherlearns therulesofthetypographicgridsysteminordertobeabletoexperimentwithbreaking theGridwhiledesigninglayouts,spreadsandposters.

COGD 306 Type III, 3 credits

Prerequisites:COGD222,COGD305 This course focuses on Arabic typography; its history and the modern approaches applied to enhance our Arabic fonts. Students will learn the anatomy of Arabic type in order to be able to creatively manipulate its parts. Projects will include the creation of: Experimental Display Arabic font, arabesques, Arabic graffiti, and Arabic adaptations. The skills acquired in previous type classes will give the students the necessary techniques to further explore how typography and mainly Arabic typography can functionasapurecommunicativetool.

COGD 310 Design I, 3 credits

Prerequisites:COGD203COGD220 This course is an investigation of the creative process that the designer goes through whiledesigningthemainelementsofvisualcommunication:symbols,pictograms,icons and logos. Students will be asked to create their own visual vocabulary (corporate identity) that has enough credibility to convince the target audience to purchase a certain service or product. It is an intensive insight into planning and developing a corporateimage:logosandotherbusinesscommunicationapplications.

COGD 311 Design II, 3credits

Prerequisites:COGD310 This course provides a general overview of design principles for the structure of the package.Thehistoryofpackagingandthepsychologyofconsumerdecisionmakingwill be explored. The imposition of graphic images on a variety of packaging materials will be examined. Key course concepts will include seeing and designing in three dimensions, mass vs. prestige design, designing for target markets, playful design, productlines,andnewproductlaunches.

COGD 330 Photography II, 3 credits

Prerequisites:COGD230 Thiscourseemphasizesthedevelopmentofacriticaleyeandtheuseofphotographyas a form of selfexpression and an artistic medium. Students are expected to have a

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COGD 331

Digital Processing, 3 credits

Prerequisites:COGD222 DigitalphotographyisnowastandardsetfromcompactstoMediumformatsensorsize camera range. Through Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Light Room, this course shall give a wider understanding of digital processing along with all important attributes regarding that matter. An image taken from the camera certainly needs modifications to get the best out of it. By that, pictures will look the way we intend them to be, following precise adjustments with an understanding of why and what shall be the result.

COGD 335 Production, 3 credits

In this course, students will develop an understanding of the process flow in contemporary methods of print production. The course covers the entire timeline of production: PrepressPress Post Press. In addition to printing technologies, students will learn about various types of ink and paper, binding, varnishes, finishing techniques and the effect of the printing process on the end product. Students will also learn how to handle projects and deal with clients as freelance designers or as designers working forcompanies.

COGD 345

History of Graphic Design, 3 credits

Prerequisites:FADR215 This course covers the evolution of graphic communication from prehistory through postmoderndesignandthedigitalrevolution.StevenHelleroncesaid:Itisessentialto know that graphic design has a history, and to be familiar with the building blocks of the continuum. This course provides graphic design students with the knowledge and understanding of the places, people, and events; as well as historical and cultural factors and technological innovations that have influenced the development of graphic design into the practice known today. Historical awareness provides a meaningful contextforyoung designers toevolve and contributeinpositive waystothecultures in whichtheyliveandworkin.

COGD 355

Calligraphy, 3 credits
Prerequisites:COGD305 StudentslearnthebasicsofArabiccalligraphyasdefinedbyIbnMuqla.Thevariationsof the main Arabic scripts are explained through a set of visual examples. The course touches upon Islamic calligraphy as a communicative and embellishing technique used inthevisualarts.Thepracticalaspectofthecourseexploresthetechniquesandrulesof drawing letters of the main standardized Arabic Script. Calligraphy will also be used to createmodernvisualexpressions.

COGD 360 Visual Perception, 3 credits

Prerequisites:COGD222,COGD203 Visualperceptionistheabilitytointerpretinformationfromoursurroundingsbyvisible light reaching the eye. This course will explore the various theories of visual perception with an emphasis on Gestalt and its relation to Graphic Design. It will create an understanding of our human visual perception and its limitations. The students will observe characteristics of their own visual perception and will infer from observation theprocessofvisualperception;assistingthemwithexamplesandpractices.

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COGD 381 Bookbinding, 3 credits

This class teaches the student various bookbinding techniques: Japanese binding, accordion folding, signaturebinding Thiscoursewillcoverthe process of bookbinding frominitialconcepttothefinalfinishedandboundbook.Multipletypesofbookmaking will be covered along with a detailed explanation of the advantages and disadvantages ofeachtypeofbinding.Creativelyapproachingadesignproblemusingbookdesignwill beaddressedaswellasusingbookdesignasaformofart.

COGD 402 Silkscreen, 3 credits

Prerequisites:COGD300 Silkscreen is one of the most flexible and widely used types of printmaking. The class focuses on various silkscreen techniques taught through demonstrations and specific projects. Images and graphic visuals will be made using hand drawn separations, photographic film, digital separations and photocopied images. Waterbased silkscreen inks are used, allowing for soapandwater cleanup. Students will be encouraged to experiment with multiple techniques and combinations of traditional and contemporarymethods.

COGD 403

Painting, 3 credits
Prerequisites:FADR202 Thiscourseisanintroductiontovariouspaintingskillsandtechniques.Ithelpsstudents developanartisticpotentialtocreatevariousmoods.Studentswilllearnhowtousethe brush to create different strokes and how to manipulate color to suit their concepts. Color theory will be discussed in class. The course includes detailed studies from still life,landscape,andthehumanfigure.

COGD 409 Design Writing Research, 3 credits

In this course, students will explore various research methodologies to acquire the necessary skills needed to write a well rounded research paper for their final Design project. They will be exposed to the tools of visual analysis which will enable them to articulate their understanding and appreciation of a given visual. Students will engage in writing exercises focused on the design field. They will also develop and master a numberofwritingtechniquesespeciallythecomparativeones.

COGD 410

Copywriting, 3credits
Prerequisites:COGD313 Exploring the basics of effective copywriting, this course investigates the place and role of copywriting, the word as visual, how copy interacts with graphics and the various styles of copywriting demanded in the fields of design and advertising. Practical copywriting exercises focus on writing a slogan, signature tagline, press ad copy, radio andTVCscript,andlongerlengthcopy.

COGD 411

Design III, 3credits

Prerequisites:COGD311,COGD306 Design is a marvelous venue for creative exploration. It is the study of communication of ideas and information through symbols, images, illustration and typography in a simulated professional environment. This course prepares students for the design challenges faced in designing and producing professionallooking layouts in editorials (newsletters, reports, books, & magazines) and on screen (websites and web applications). Students learn how to create multipage publications and on screen interfaceswitheffectivetypography,images,illustrations,andlayouts.Thecorefocusof this course is working with user interactivity, composition, layout, format, negative space,grids,typeandgraphicalelements.

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COGD 412 Design IV, 3credits

Prerequisites:COGD411,COGD409 This course focuses on creating a final project that forges a bridge between the Theory and Practice of Visual Communication through the extensive exploration of the design process. Students will research, develop and design their individual senior project to demonstrate their ability of visual communication and their understanding of the importance of creating a reaction from the target audience. Articles, discussions, seminars and lectures will take place during class sessions in support of the development of the senior projects. The problem solving aspect of their academic formation is a major element that needs to transcend from their work. This class provides the students with a forum to showcase their talent and skills. Emphasis is placedoncreativityandqualityofwork.

COGD 414

Design 5, 3credits
Prerequisites:COGD313Corequisites:COGD423 Thisdesigncourseisanonscreenapplicationofallthedesigncoursesthatprecededit. Students use graphics, type, pictures, illustrations and grids to create screen projects. Stress is on the design aspect of screen graphics which should be coupled with its technical counterpart acquired in Computer III and IV. Projects vary from web pages to titlesequencedesignandanimation.Studentslearnthemultipleadjustmentsthattype, imageandlayoutundergowhentransportedtothescreen.

COGD 423 Computer III (After Effects/Flash), 3 credits

Prerequisites:COGD222 A rapidly expanding and thriving field, motion graphics gives designers new opportunitiestoworkintelevision,film,Web,andCDROMdesign.Thiscourseinspects motion and its diverse methodologies to lay down the necessary specialized essentials. Adobe after Effects and Flash are utilized to teach the foundations of compositing and video editing and special effects. Assignments center on upholding a certain amount of experimentation and are processoriented.Students will learnhowto animate graphics andtypeasatechniquetobettercommunicateideasvisually.

COGD 424 Computer IV (Introduction to Web Design),3 credits

Prerequisites:COGD323 As the internet became a fundamental fixture of life, it becameessential for design to play a vital role in ensuring that a websiteis accessible, exciting and effective. This Web Design course examines the constantly developing medium of the internet. Designing for the internet entails combining the web as a communication medium with a distinctive user experience. Instruction focuses on attaining a crucial equilibrium betweenformandfunction,andbetweenvisualdesignandeffectivecommunication.

COGD 431

Critical Theory, 3 credits

Students will be exposed to the different theories of modern 20th century thought namely those of perception and critical theory. They will learn how to apply the theories studied to their practical field. They will also learn how to make use of this theoretical training to come up with smarter communication signs and visuals. The overview of the lessons will enhance the students aesthetic understanding and appreciationofthevisualsdiscussed.

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COGD 450

Branding and Advertising, 3 credits

Prerequisites:COGD409 This course defines the concept of both branding and advertising and their relationship to each other. The first section of the course explores branding as an influential power and discusses its importance in the contemporary market. The second section of the course discusses advertising as a visible presence that permeates all facets of contemporary life from TV, web, radio, outdoor etc. The course aims at provoking thought about advertising and branding; defining what they are and their structures; how they function; how they developed; their history, issues and obstacles, and uncovering controversies surrounding their use. In addition to that, the course also coversbrandmanagementandbrandanalysisfromabusinessstandpoint.

COGD 452

Digital Illustration, 2credits

Prerequisites:COGD222,COGD300 Digital illustration uses digital tools, software, and applications to create complex graphical illustrations and images.Inthiscourse,students learnvarioustechniques and directions to produce fresh creative aesthetical illustrations after exploring the advantages of vector work. Students will receive handson training with basic drawing/painting, manipulating and creating vector based graphics and illustrations. Projectsincludevariousareasfromcomicstripsto3Drendering.

COSC 200

Computer Technology, 3 credits

This is an introduction course that discusses the different aspects of the computers hardware and software and its usages. It offers a handson experience for frequently usedsoftware(offeredannually).

COSC 221

Programming I, 3 credits
EquivalenttoBCOP331 Foundation course. Programming skills are developed; the student is introduced to pseudocode,flowcharts,andprogrammingusingC++(offeredbiannually).

COSC 222

Programming II, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC221;EquivalenttoBCOP426 This is a continuation course of COSC221, covers Object Oriented Programming (OOP) aspects of C++. The course covers: classes, I/O, inheritance, operator overloading, templatesandStandardTemplateLibrarySTL(offeredbiannually).

COSC 321

Data Structures and Algorithm, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC222 Design and analysis of computer algorithms and data structures: queues, stacks, hash tables, Btrees, and searching and sorting are some of the topics discussed (offered annually).

COSC 323

Programming Languages, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC221;EquivalenttoBCOP450 Students learn how to develop desktop applications using VB.NET and C#. The fundamental concepts necessary for designing, using and implementing database systemswillbealsocovered(offeredannually).

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Database Management Systems, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC221;EquivalenttoBCOP332andCCEE442 The fundamental concepts necessary for designing, using and implementing database systems will be discussed. Topics covered are: database concepts, data modeling, relations,normalizations,anddatamanipulationlanguages(offeredannually).

COSC 333

Web Programming in PHP, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC331 Students will learn how to write complete, efficient and maintainable PHP code. They will also learnhow to integrate the PHP codewith theHTML design andmost importantly,howtolinkthePHPcodetoSQLdatabases(offeredannually).

COSC 351

Logic Design, 3 credits

EquivalenttoCCEE210 Introduces the hardware building blocks of digital computers and teaches students to specify configurations of gates and memory components to achieve combinational and sequential composite logical functions, and perform finite state machine design and analysis. Topics include gates, flipflops, registers, decoders, ALUs, memory arrays, and synchronousandasynchronousstatemachines(offeredannually).

COSC 352

Computer Architecture and Assembly Languages, 3 credits

Corequisites:COSC351,EquivalenttoCCEE312 Presents basic computer architecture. Topics include number systems' operation and conversion, logic circuits, registers, data busses, ROM/RAM, microcomputer structure and operation, microprocessor internal components, microprocessor programming, input/outputprocessing,andAssemblylanguages(offeredannually).

COSC 361

Networking I, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):COSC221;EquivalenttoBCOP444 This course is an introduction to the field of data communications and networking. Topics covered: networking hardware operating system concepts, modems, WAN, and LANstandardprotocols,withserverinstallation(offeredannually).

COSC 399

CO OP Work Experience, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CheckCOOPCSISrequirements,ENGL212 The first COOP work experience is designed to provide students with a tenweek full time work term in business, industry or government. The main thrust of this course is the opportunity to put into practice the major aspects of the students education. Special emphasis will be placed on assessing the attitude and work ethics of the COOP student. Students will be encouraged to network in the industry and to participate in professionalorganizations.

COSC 421

Theory of Computation, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):MATH421 Corequisite:MATH411 StudentswillbecomefamiliarwithTuringmachines,languagesandgrammars,Chomsky classification,regularsets,Stringsandlanguages(offeredannually).

COSC 422

Advanced Data Structure and Algorithms, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC321 Complex algorithms, advanced searching, advanced sorting, matrix and graph algorithms,andintractableproblems(offeredannually).

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Object Oriented Programming, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC222 Objectoriented design; encapsulation and information hiding; separation of behavior and implementation; classes, subclasses, and inheritance; polymorphism; class hierarchies, objectoriented software engineering, modeling, and prototyping (offered annually).

COSC 424

Compiler Design, 3 credits

Students learn to design programming languages compilers. Topics covered: lexical analysis, parsing theory, symbol tables, type checking, common representations for arrays, runtime conventions for procedure calls, storage allocation for variables, and generationofcode(offeredannually).

COSC 425

Flash Technology,3 credits

Prerequisite:COSC222ProgrammingII Flash Technology has emerged as the solution to create dynamic and interactive websites. In this course, students will be introduced first to Adobe Flash, a very powerfulenvironment for formatting the layout of the website. Then, students will learnActionScript,theprogramminglanguageusedtoanimatethewebsite.

COSC 450

Java Programming, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC221 ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhowanttolearnhowtouseJavatowriteobject orientedprograms,howtouseJavapolymorphismwithinheritanceandinterfaces,how to program with exceptions, stream input/output and graphical AWT and Swing components.ThecoursecoversalsoJavathreadsandsockets(offeredannually).

COSC 451

Operating Systems, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC221;EquivalenttoCCEE444 Students learn the concepts of operating systems theory and their implementations. Covered topics include: computer and operating system structures, process and thread management,processmanagementandsynchronization,securityandprotection,inter processcommunication,memorymanagement,andI/Ocontrolsystem.Acasestudyof aUNIXoperatingsystemwillaccompanythecourse(offeredannually).

COSC462

Networking II, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC361;EquivalenttoBCOP462 Builds on concepts from Networking I. The student becomes familiar with Novell and WinNTadministratorresponsibility.

COSC 470

Search Engine Optimization,3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC221, Peoplerelyon searchengines likeGoogle,YahooandMSNtofind the information they are searching for on the internet. Ranking on the first page in these search engines will drive traffic into your website, which in turns leads to a more conversion rate. This course aims to take the student through the whole SEO process in a series of simple, easy to learn steps, leading him from an understanding of search engines through to a practicalknowledgeofhowtooptimizewebpages.

COSC 481

Artificial Intelligence, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC222,MATH351 This course introduces students to the basic knowledge representation and learning methods of artificial intelligence. The emphasis will be on understanding the

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COSC 473

Developing Mobile Applications (Senior Level Course),3 credits

Prerequisite:COSC221,Seniorstanding Todays applications are increasingly mobile. Computers are no longer confined to desks and laps but instead live in our pockets and hands. This course teaches students how to build mobile apps for Android and iOS, two of todays most popular platforms, and how to deploy them in Android Market and the App store. Students learn how to write native apps for Android using Eclipse and the Android SDK, how to write native appsforiPhones,iPodtouches,andiPadusingxcodeandtheiOSSDK,andhowtowrite webappsforbothplatforms.

COSC 498

Special Topics, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):seniorStanding A special topic course to be defined based on current trends and departmental special interests.Itmayincorporatetechnicalseminars,advancedreadingsandspecialprojects asrequired/approvedbythedepartment.

COSC 490

Senior Project, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ENGL212 This is a whole year graduation project directed on individual problems and research. Eachstudentwillhavetocompleteitinher/hisemphasisarea.

CMPT 436

Web Programming and Design, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BCOP221 This course is offered as an advanced level subject and is designed to provide indepth, practical and uptodate look at all major aspects of electronic commerce. It covers business to consumer, businesstobusiness, and consumertoconsumer models. The course links theory to traditional business strategy, competitiveness and consumer behavior models, combined with many realworld applications. The courses provide webpagedesigngearedtowardbuildingandoperatinganebusiness.

CVLN 160

Monotheistic religions: a comparative study, 3 credits

Thiscoursecoversthethreemonotheisticreligions.Itcomparesandcontraststheidea ofGodandthelawamongJudaism,ChristianityandIslam.

CVLN 161

The Arabs, 3 credits

This course provides a review of the history of the Arabs from the pagan days through thetwentiethcentury.

CVLN 170

God and Creation: East and West,3 credits

A literary attempt to understand the origins of the universe as found in texts from a varietyofworldcultures.

CVLN 180

Youth and the Growing Up Process, 3 credits

An introduction to the themes and challenges of autonomy and independence as experiencedbyyouth,studiedthroughmajorliteraryworksofthepastcenturies.

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Arab Renaissance, 3 credits

TheArabrenaissanceisstudiedthroughhistoricalandsociopoliticaltexts.

Freshman ArtHistory,3 credits

This course provides an overview of art and its development in the western world. It covers the main art periods from Prehistoric Art through Contemporary Art and the effectofthesociopoliticalculturesofthetimes.

CVLN 301

Civilization Studies I, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):English210 This course surveys some of the key figures, movements, and texts in cultural studies, from the birth of civilization through the middle Ages. Concentration will be on the historical, political, religious, cultural, and institutional aspects during this period. Students will read, analyze, and interpret certain primary works in order to gain insight intothecontextsinwhichtheyoriginated.

CVLN 302

Civilization Studies II, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):English210 This course surveys some of the key figures, movements, and texts in cultural studies, from the 14th through the 18th centuries. Concentration will be on the historical, political, religious, cultural, and institutional aspects during this period. Students will read, analyze, and interpret certain primary works in order to gain insight into the contextsinwhichtheyoriginated.

CVLN 303

Civilization Studies III, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):English210 This course surveys some of the key figures, movements, and texts in cultural studies, from 19th century up to the present time. Concentration will be on the historical, political, religious, cultural, and institutional aspects during this period. Students will read, analyze, and interpret certain primary works in order to gain insight into the contextsinwhichtheyoriginated.

ECON 190

Introduction to Economics,3 credits

Freshman students explore the basic principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. This course traces the development of, and conflicting views on, the nature of economic systems throughout history. It focuses on the historical developmentofcapitalistsocietyandthedivergentinterpretationsoftheoperationsof capitalism as found in the writings of such economists as Adam Smith, David Ricardo, KarlMarx,J.M.KeynesandMiltonFriedman.Italsodealswithcontemporaryissuesand suchbasicconceptsassupplyanddemand.

ECON 311

Microeconomics, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):Juniorstanding Students will study the general principles of microeconomics. Included are the theoretical constructs of consumer behavior, cost structure, and the operations of business firms in the market economy under conditions of perfect competition, oligopoly,monopolyandmonopolisticcompetition.

ECON 312

Macroeconomics, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):ECON311 Students will study the general principles of macroeconomics. This course presents the formal Keynesian theory of income determination and its contemporary critiques. Included is the study of the possible causes and solutions to unemployment and

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ECON 333

Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, 3 credits

This course is designed to introduce students to key concepts used in microeconomics and macroeconomics, and facilitate a basic understanding of economic phenomena usingtoolsofeconomicanalysis. Upon successfully completing this course, a student should be able to demonstrate knowledgeof: The basic economic principles of supply and demand, the market structures under conditionsof perfectand imperfectcompetition,businesscycles,conceptsdealingwith monetaryandfiscalpolicy,andconceptsdealingwithinternationaltrade.

ECON 407

Managerial Economics, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ECON311 Thiscourseisanapplicationofmicroeconomicstheorytoavarietyofmanagementand planning decisions such as output maximization and cost minimization given the constraints faced by firms. Demand analysis, cost analysis, and different market structuresarestudied.

ECON 500

Business and Managerial Economics, 3 credits

This course covers: the theory of the firm, and theories of profit and valuation models ofthefirm.Itcoversmarketbehavior effectsandbusinesspractices,andgovernmental interventions and regulations. A major part of the course deals with pricing profit maximization, and demand estimation techniques. Capital budgeting is also of covered inthiscourse.

ECON 505

Globalization and International Business, 3 credits

This course aims at offering a thorough conceptual understanding of globalization and itsimplicationsonbusinessandeconomicpolicymaking.Inadditiontopointingoutthe challenges and opportunities globalization imparts, the course examines the interconnectedness between globalization and markets, governance, and global business and economic policy. The areas discussed include the role of the state, regional, and international financial and development organizations in shaping the global business and economic agenda, the global efforts towards achieving economic and financial stability, and risk management techniques to ward off the adverse repercussionsofglobalization.

ECON 506

Monetary Theory, 3 credits

Supply of and demand for are analyzed in order to introduce the monitory theory. This course starts from the basic mechanisms of money to cover international hot business issues: the balance of payment, stock valuation, comparative advantages, and the effect of the monetary policy on major monetary and economic aggregates. Exchange rate determination, central bank policies, and coordination are set to representthemajorissuesoftodaysmonetaryandeconomicconcerns.

ECON 510

Environmental Economics, 3 credits

This course studies the impact of business on the regional and global environmental conditions. It analyzes how an existing or proposed plan would affect the quality of life in the surrounding area. The course also covers the rule of regulatory agencies as well astheeffectoftaxesonboththeenvironmentandtheconcernedbusiness.

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ELEC 210

Electrical Circuits, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):PHYS211 Circuit elements and laws, mesh and node equations, network theorems, energy storageelements,RC,R,andRLCcircuits,LaplaceTransform,sinusoidsandphasorsand introduction to network theory. Sinusoidal (AC) steady state, mutual inductance, transformers,andintroductiontothreephasecircuit

ELEC 211

Electrical Circuits Lab, 1 credit

Corequisite:ELEC210 Laboratory experiments that measure electrical circuit behavior and parameters. ImplementationoftopicscoveredinELEC210course.

ELEC 320

Electronics, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):ELEC210 Diode Circuits. Transistors and their models: BJT, FET. Transistor operation, transistor amplifier, characteristic curves of transistors, loadline analysis. Differential Amplifiers. Multistage amplifiers. Frequency response of amplifiers. Output stages. Operational amplifiers.Filters.

ELEC 321

Electronics Lab, 1 credit

Corequisite(s):ELEC320 Designand measurement of analogelectroniccircuits.Useof analogelectroniccircuits. Useofdiscretedevices, operational amplifiers, Studyof biasing and stability, frequency response,filters,analogcomputationcircuits,andpowercontrolcircuits.Labscoverthe topicsdiscussedinELEC320course.

ELEC 340

Engineering Electromagnetics, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MATH212. Introduction to vector analysis, Electrostatic fields in vacuum and dielectrics Conductors, Capacitance, Electrostatic energy and forces, Poisson's equation. Magnetic fields Maxwell's equations, electric and magnetic static fields, boundaryvalue problems, Laplace's and Poisson's equation, and electromagnetic static fields. Time dependentMaxwellsequations.Planewavepropagation.

ELEC 341

Measurement and Instrumentation, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):ELEC320 General concepts of measurement systems; classification of sensors and sensor types; interfacing concepts; data acquisition, manipulation, transmission, and recording; LABVIEW and NI DAQ; applications; team project on design and implementation of a measuringdevice.

ELEC 350

Power Systems, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):ELEC210 SeriesImpedanceofTransmissionLines,CapacitanceofTransmissionLines,Currentand Voltage relation of Transmission Lines, Power Systems Representation, Per unit analysis,SymmetricalComponents,PowerSystemsModeling,Ybusadmittancemodels, Z bus models, Power Flow Studies, Fault Studies, balanced and unbalanced, three phase,andsingleanddoubleground.

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Modeling and Simulation, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ELEC210 This course is devoted specifically to simulation and modeling of electric machines (motorsandgenerators)aswellastheelectricpowersystemcomponents.Studentswill learn how to use the simulation tools in order to solve a variety of problems addressed intheelectricalengineeringdomain

ELEC 410

Electronic Properties of Material, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ELEC320 The course will start with an introduction to the basic concepts of materials science. The course will cover atomic structure and interatomic bonding, the structure of crystalline solids, an overview of imperfections in solids, and electrical and optical propertiesofmaterials.

ELEC 411

Electric Machines and Drives, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):ELEC210 MagneticCircuits,fundamentalsofelectromechanicalenergyconversion.DC machines, synchronous machines, induction motors, stepper motors, construction, testing, steadystateanalysis,andoperationalcharacteristics.ACDrives.DCDrives.

ELEC 412

Power Electronics, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):ELEC320 Power electronics devices, AC/DC rectifiers, DC/AC inverters, DC choppers, AC/AC converter, pulse width modulation, principles of motors control, drive circuits techniques for thyristors and transistors, the principal design of heat sink for the semiconductordevices.

ELEC 414

Controls, Measurement and Embedded Systems Lab, 3 credits

Corequisite:ELEC471andCCEE414 This Lab takes an experimental approach to Controls, measurement and embedded systems.

ELEC 415

Electric Power Lab, 2 credits

Prerequisite(s):ELEC350andELEC411Corequisite:ELEC412 This Lab takes an experimental approach to power systems and power electronics, AC andDCdrives.

ELEC 442

High Voltage Engineering, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ELEC350 Introduction to high voltage engineering, withstand levels, S curves; insulation coordination; breakdown mechanisms. Nondestructive testing of apparatus; insulation resistance, partial discharge, measurements HV production for test objects. System overvoltages,switching,lightningandovervoltageprotectiondevices.

ELEC 444

Electrical Power Distribution, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ELEC350 General considerations; load characteristics; subtransmission and distribution substations; primary and secondary distribution, secondary network systems; distribution transformers; voltage regulation and application of capacitors; voltage fluctuations;protectivedevicecoordination.

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Power System Protection, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ELEC350 Criteria for detecting faults: over current, differential current, difference of phase angles, over and under voltages, power direction, symmetrical components of current and voltages, impedance, frequency and temperature. Electromechanical, electronic and digital Relays. Unit protection schemes: Generator, transformer, motor, bus bar, transmission and distribution lines. Miniature circuit breakers and fuses.

ELEC 452

Switched Mode Power Supply Design, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ELEC320 Control of electrical power with semiconductor devices. Specifications and requirements. Design of high frequency magnetic devices. Power supply models and controlmethods.Harmonicanalysis.Filter,Heatsinkcalculations.

ELEC 453

Electromagnetic Compatibility, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ELEC340 Introduction to Electromagnetic Interference, Conducted and Radiated Emission, Conducted and Radiated Susceptibility, Product slippage. EMC standards and Regulations.EMCTheoryandMaterialsRelatingtoEMCdesign.EMCMeasurementand testfacilities.

ELEC 471

Control Systems, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):CCEE320(ORMECA331) Introduction to control systems; Modeling of systems in various energy domains; transfer function and block diagrams; timedomain analyses; Laplace domain analyses; frequencydomain analyses; stability; precision; rapidity; root locus; Bode, Nyquist and Nicholsdiagrams;designofPIDcontrollersanddynamiccompensators.

ELEC 472

Computer Aided Design for Electrical Engineers, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ENGR210(EngineeringGraphicsandCAD) The course aims at preparing the future electrical engineer to be able to read, understandanddesigntechnicalelectricaldrawingsbyusingtheappropriatecomputer aided drawing software. During this course, students will learn how to use symbols, librariesandtoolsforcreatingtheirelectricaldesigns

ELEC 490

BS Project, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):forthelastsemesteroftheBSProgram,ENGL212 Team oriented project based experience that culminates in the creation of an artifact; milestones include project selection and proposal, creative, solution, report, presentationanddemonstrationofcreateddevice.

ELEC 498

Special Topics in Electrical Engineering, 3 credits

This course is designed to enable students to study current special topics of interest whicharecarefullyselectedfromELECrelatedtopics.Thecontentsofsuchacourseare tobedeterminedbytheinstructorandthedepartment.

ELE C 530

Nonlinear Adaptive Control, 3 credits

This course presents a comprehensive exposition of the theory of nonlinear dynamical systemsanditscontrol.Itwillfocuson(1)methodsofcharacterizingandunderstanding the behavior of systems that can be described by nonlinear ordinary differential equations, and (2) methods for designing controllers for such systems. In the design

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ELEC 531

Advanced Control Systems, 3 credits

Formulationofthelinearcontrolproblembystatespacemethods;Frequencyresponse and time response analysis; Concepts of controllability, observability, canonical forms, state transition matrices, stability; StateFeedback controller design; Fullorder observer design; Reducedorder observer design; Nonlinear systems linearization; SingleInput SingleOutput, continuous, discrete and timeinvariant systems are considered;IntroductiontoMultipleInputMultipleOutputsystems.

ELEC560

Lasers and Laser Applications in Engineering, 3 credits

This course is designed to give students a functional knowledge in lasers. The course beginswithanintroductiontolight,atoms,absorptionprocesses,andspontaneousand simulated emission of radiation. Next, laser types and characteristics are discussed. Laser sources, resonators, and amplifiers are discussed. In addition, applications in engineering,technology,andbiomedicalfieldapplicationswillbediscussed.

ELEC 572

Advanced Power System Analysis,3 credits

Threephase circuits. Inductance and capacitance of transmission lines. Circuit models. Perunit representation. Network methods. Loadflow studies. Loadflow control. Economic dispatch. Symmetrical threephase faults. Unsymmetrical faults. Power systemstability.Powersystemprotection.Computermethods.

ELEC 580

Advanced Power Electronics, 3 credits

Mathematical modeling of switching power converters, advanced power converter topologies, design constraints and control methods, Understand operation, different control technique and modeling techniques of AC/DC, AC/AC and DC/DC converters. Understand operation of multilevel DC/AC inverters. Understand operation of matrix converters.Understandapplicationofpowerconvertersforpowerfactorcorrection.

ELEC 581

Advanced Electric Machines and Drives, 3 credits

This course is concerned with the design, construction and performance of electrical machines in modern control systems. Topics will normally include the following: stepping motors; variablereluctance, permanentmagnet, and hybrid types; excitation and drive circuits. Induction motors; dynamics, voltagefed and currentfed operation, vector control. Permanentmagnet motors; AC and brushlessDC types. Switched reluctancemotors.

ELEC 586

Finite Elements for Electromagnetic Application, 3 credits

Introduction to finite element analysis as applied to linear and static electromagnetic field problems. Review of basic field formulations using Maxwells electromagnetic field equation, solution of boundary value problems using the finite difference methods, finiteelementformulations,assemblyofelementaland globalmatrices,pre processing, post processing. Application of the FE method using one dimensional and two dimensional elements, magnetostatic and electrostatic analysis and the use of commerciallyavailablesoftwarepackages.

ELEC 587

Artificial Neural Systems,3 credits

Thiscoursefocusesonthefoundationsofneuralnetworktheoryandtheapplicationof neuralnetworkmodelsinengineering,cognitivescience,andartificialintelligence.The course will present the major neural network paradigms: attractor neural network models of memory, a sequence of supervised learning models of increasing

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complexity, a sequence of unsupervised clustering and categorization networks, reinforcement learning networks, and aspects of learning theory. Foundations of learning machines and neural processing algorithms: supervised and unsupervised learning of feed forward and recurrent neural networks, perception layers, associative memories,featuremaps.

ELEC 588

Renewable Energy Systems, 3 credits

The course covers the basics of energy production from renewable sources, the relevant thermodynamics background, the structure and nature of the interconnected electric power system and the critical need for environmentally sensitive solutions. In addition, the economic and regulatory policy aspects of electricity and electricity marketsaretreated.

ELEC 589

Advanced Electric Lab, 3 credits

This Lab takes an experimental approach to machine Drives. In this course, students will learn how to use the basic industrial motor control systems as well as the electronic control circuits based on power electronics to control various DC and AC motorDrives.

ELEC 599

Application of Power Electronic in Power Systems, 3 credits

Overview of power electronic applications at utility and demand sides; sources of harmonics; utility devices and consumer loads. High voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system modeling. ACDC load flow studies. Modeling of flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS): conventional thyristor controlled reactors and phase shifters, voltage source inverter (VSI) based static condenser (STATCON) and unified powerflowcontroller(UPFC).Powerquality,cyclicandnoncyclicalvoltageflicker,total harmonicdistortion(THD)analysis.

ENGL 101

Freshman English, 3 credits

This course is designed to help students develop their reading and writing skills. It focuses on the interrelatedness between reading and writing whereby students critically read and analyze passages of different rhetorical modes (classification, cause/ effect analysis, and comparison/contrast analysis) and learn to write similar essays on these modes. Some grammatical as well as structural elements are reviewed to help students develop accuracy in their writing. In this course, students are also introduced to research skills such as evaluating sources, paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting whilefollowingtheAPAstyle.

ENGL 203

Introduction to English Drama, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course is a study of selected and representative plays of different periods. Added tobroadeningthestudentsunderstandingandappreciationofliterature,Thechiefaim ofthecourse istodevelopthe studentscriticalthinkingand analysis and to encourage originalresponsestoliteraryexpressioninwelldevelopedoralandwrittencriticism.

ENGL 210

English Composition and Rhetoric, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ENGL101orrequiredEnglishproficiencyadmissionscore This course reviews the fundamentals of good academic writing in English, teaches essay writing essentials in three rhetorical modes (comparison/ contrast, cause/effect, and argumentation), and provides practice in writing essays in these modes. It also instructs students on how to write a research paper and how to give an oral presentation.

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Business Communication Skills, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ENGL210 OpentoBusinessStudentsOnly This is a required course designed to help students develop effective business communication skills, both orally and in writing. In this course, students learn how to writeprofessionalemails,memos,letters,proposals,aswellasreports.Inaddition,this course helps students sharpen their presentation skills. Broadly, this course enables studentstobehaveprofessionallyandeffectivelyintheirprospectivejobs.

ENGL 212

Technical Communication Skills, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ENGL210 OpenforEngineeringandScienceInformationSystemsStudentsOnly This course provides students with the necessary skills to be immediately effective in theirprospectivecareers.Morespecifically,inthiscoursestudentslearntowriteformal as well as informal reports, jobrelated emails, memos, letters, and proposals. In addition,studentslearnhowtoprepareandpresenttheirworkprofessionally.

ENGL 213

Creative Writing, 3 credits

This course introduces students to the process and practice of imaginative writing. Students will read works of fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry, and will learn techniquesforwritinginthosegenres.

ENGL 214

Introduction to English Poetry, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):English210 This course introduces freshman students to poets whose poetry is of intrinsic literary merit. In addition to broadening the students understanding and appreciation of literature, the chief aim of the course is to develop the students critical thinking and analysis and to encourage original responses to literary expression in welldeveloped oralandwrittencriticism.

ENGL 215

Introduction to American Literature, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):English210 This is a course which explores the works of major literary figures and authors representing different literary schools from the sixteenth century to modern times. Students will closely examine selected texts as literary achievements and set them withinthehistoricalcontextandframeworkofAmericanculture.

ENGL 216

Beginning Translation, 3 credits

Thisisacoursewhichintroducesstudentstodifferenttheoriesoftranslationwhichwill be practiced in class. Students will develop their skills by translating texts from English toArabicandviceversa.

ENGL 220

Introduction to Literature, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):English210 This course isan introductiontoliteraturethroughworks of fiction,poetry, anddrama. It introduces students to the pleasures of reading literature and to interpretative approaches to literature. It aims to provide students with competence in critical thinking and practice in close reading and analysis, knowledge of the formal characteristicsofeachgenre,andappreciationofliteraryexcellence.Readingsincludea variety of short stories, poems and plays selected from a wide range of British, AmericanandWorldliterature.

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Shakespeares Plays, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 In this course, students study representative comedies, histories, and tragedies by Shakespeare. The plays are read intensively and understood in the context of the theatrical conventions of the period and the culture of play going in early modern England,aswellasthesocial,cultural,religious,andintellectualhistoryoftheperiod.

ENGR 201

Introduction to Engineering, 1 credit, annually

Prerequisite(s):EnrolledinEngineering IndividualEngineeringdepartments aswell asguestspeakersprovide lectures intended to acquaint students with various engineering majors in the college. This course is designed to provide information that will allow students to select a major as well as to affirmtheirdecision.

ENGR 210

Engineering Graphics and CAD, 2 credits, biannually

Drafting principles; piece part and assembly drawings; generation of 2D and 3D drawings as well as solid models using AutoCAD; customizing AutoCAD for any particular application; generating 2D drawings using CADAM software; generating parametric,featurebasedsolidsusingtheAutoDeskMechanicalDesktop.

ENGR 211

Advanced CAD, 1 credit, annually

Prerequisite(s):ENGR210 Computeraideddesign;creationofmachinepartsandassemblies;animation;project.

FADR 200

Drawing I, 3 credits
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the art of drawing. Students learn how to represent accurately and proportionally objects, planes, and volumes by developing handtoeye coordination with lines, shades and tones; as well aswet and dry media. The course introduces a wide range of drawing techniques, composition principles, perspectivebasicsandvariousmediatopreparestudentswiththeessentialingredients neededtogrowinthedesignfield.Drawingenhancesthestudentsactiveseeing,visual language and sketching techniques. Students will draw from life and on location geometricshapes,stillobjects,livingobjectsaswellasmovingobjects.

FADR 202

Drawing II, 3 credits

Prerequisites:FADR200 This drawing course focuses on teaching students the basics of drawing the human figurebystudyingthehumananatomyanditsproportions.Itemphasizestheuseofthe human figure in space as a compositional element. Students will explore the potential and limits of media and materials. Drawing on location will be a key feature in this course to enhance the students spontaneous aspect of immediate drawing. Students will begin to form a personal approach to drawing and even develop a personal drawing/illustratingstyle.

FADR 210

Rendering and Perspective Techniques, 3 credits

This course introduces students to perspective techniques in the rendering of three dimensional objects, and scenes on twodimensional surfaces. Students learn how to apply perspective drawing, composition and conceptualization as a means of developing visual communication skills.Design, composition, light rendering and perspectiveareexploredtoenhancethestudentsdrawingandrenderingtechniques.

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History of Art, 3 credits

This course explores the major forms of artistic expression from the ancient world to the present from a variety of cultural perspectives. Students learn how to look at and analyzeworksofartwithintheirhistoricalcontext,andhowtoarticulatewhattheysee or experience in a meaningful way. This course covers Pre Renaissance, Renaissance, Post Renaissance and the rich layers of 19th and 20th Century Modern Art up until the manifestationsofourpresentday.

FADR 220

Fundamentals of 2D Design, 3 credits

This course focuses on the student's visual awareness through an introduction to the fundamentals of 2D design elements, which include: line, texture, pattern, tone, form, color, light, partial illusion, balance and proportion. Students explore and experiment with design principles such as repetition, variety, emphasis and movement. This course broadens the understanding of compositional devices, dynamics and methods. It also aims at developing a clear understanding of visual organization, shape interaction and colortheory.

FADR 222

Fundamentals of 3D Design, 3 credits

Prerequisites:FADR220 This course is an extension of twodimensional design concepts into volumetric relationships emphasizing design concepts through structural and sculptural form. 3D designseekstoexpandthestudentsunderstandingofdesigntheoryasitrelatestoa3 dimensional world. Students will work in various media including paper, cardboard, wood,wires, metal andplastertoexploreconceptsofmodularity,sequenceandseries, relief,contour,structure,symmetryandasymmetryastheyrelatetothestudyofforms in nature. Students will also examine the function of space, volume, mass, plane, and line. The main emphasis of this course is the development of critical thinking skills, technicalskillsandvisualaestheticskills.

FREN 350

Advanced French Writing and Grammar, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):FrenchEducation This elective course aims to develop French language knowledge and skills to give students with a general knowledge of French a higher level of command of the language. Students intending to work in international business, academia, translation and numerous other fields will benefit from this course. The course focuses on French grammar,vocabulary,syntax,sentencesequenceandwriting.

GEOL 160

Earth Geology

, 3 credits

This is an introductory course designed to provide a general overview of some aspects of the Earths natural environment and system. It Introducers the processes and physical systems of the earth that are important in controlling its environment. In addition, the course talks about the relationships between various earth systems and processes,andtheirenvironmentaleffects.

GEOL 300

Human Geography: People and Culture, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 Different cultures in different landscapes are compared and contrasted to the Middle East. This course examines the many issues of human population, perception of the environment,diffusionofideas,andculturalaspectsofresourceandurbangrowth.

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GERM 300

German I, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):Juniorstanding A comprehensive introduction to the German Language: comprehension and speaking arereinforcedthroughreading,writing,andcomputerprograms.

GERM 301

German II, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):GERM300 ThiscourseisacontinuationofGERM300.Studentswilllearnmoreaboutthestructure of the German language and further develop their language skills in a socioculturally functionalapproach.

HIST 100

History of the Ancient World, 3 credits

Corequisite:ENGL101 This course examines a range of topics including the origins of civilization in Egypt and Mesopotamia, the civilization of Ancient Greece and Rome, the origins and developmentofJudaism,andtheearlyChristianChurch.

HIST 102

Europe from the Reformation to the French Revolution, 3 credits

Corequisite:ENGL101 A survey of European history beginning with the 16th century Protestant Reform and including absolutism, the scientific revolution, the Enlightenment, and the old regime andtheFrenchrevolution.

HIST 103

Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries, 3 credits

Corequisite:ENGL101 Topics include the Industrial revolution, the rise of political ideologies, social classes, nationalism and imperialism, the Russian Revolution, the two world wars, the inter warsperiod,andthecoldwarera.

HIST 108

Issues and Themes in U.S. History: 1607 1877, 3 credits

Corequisite:ENGL101 American history from 1607 to 1877 examines the development of the United States fromearlysettlementthroughtheCivilWar era. Emphasisisplacedontheevolutionof American politics, race relations, economic and social trends, and western expansionism.

HIST 350

History of the Arabs in the Classical Period, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This is an elective course whose major objectives are to familiarize students with the Arab peoples history. The courses emphasis will be to explain: The early Arab conquestsofBiladalSham,Egypt,Persia,NorthAfrica,theinternalcivilstrifeinsidethe early Muslim community, the emergence and development of the Umayyad caliphate, andtheemergenceanddevelopmentoftheAbbasidEmpire.

HIST 360

Contemporary History, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This is an elective course whose major objectives are to familiarize students with contemporary issues in order to enhance their level from historical and cultural points ofview.

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HIST 365

History of Europe in the Middle East, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 ThiscourseexaminesthetiesbetweenEuropeandtheMiddleEastinthe19thand20th centuries,focusingonthereactionofMiddleEasternsocietiestoEuropeanintervention andinfluence.

HIST 370

The Economic and Social History of the Middle East,3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This is an elective course whose main objective is to familiarize students with various eventsthat shapedtheevolutionof social andeconomical developmentsofthe Middle Easttoenhancetheirlevelfromthehistoricalandeconomicaldimensions.

HSMG 260 Introduction to Hospitality Management,3 credits

This course introduces the different fields of the Hospitality Industry: Travel and Tourism, Lodging, Foodservice, Conventions and leisure. The course also introduces Marketing, Human resources, Leadership and Management and how do they apply to HospitalityManagement.

HSMG 330

Hospitality Property Management,3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM200orHSMG260 Is an introduction to building systems and facilities management for hospitality establishments.

HSMG 331

Tourism Product Development, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM200orHSMG260 In this course, students will learn about the key elements and planning processes of tourism product development as they design and deliver a tourism product. The real life learning provided in this course will build on skills and knowledge gained from other courses in this program, as well as provide more detailed development in skills and knowledge relating to creativity, market research, implementation and evaluation. Case studies in this course include a range of tourism related products, such as packagedproducts,cuisinetourism,memorabilia,attractionsandtours.Topicssuchas feasibility,packaging,distributionchannelsandmarketresearchwillbeaddressed.

HSMG 332 Club Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM200orHSMG260 Introduction to environments, opportunities, and strategies pertinent to managing privateclubfunctions.

HSMG 333 Tourism Planning and Development, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM200orHSMG260 This course is crucial in the Hotel business. The students will eventually have a better knowledge of the hotel and airline categories. Succeeding this course will enable students to have a better understanding of travel as an applied science, and to use this skillinboththeirprofessionalanddailylives.

HSMG 334 Convention and Conference Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM200orHSMG260 Convention and association management, emphasizing program planning, budgeting, marketing, public relations, food and beverage and hospitality planning, audio visual and transportation coordination, exhibit sales and management, contract and lease negotiations,andhumanresources.

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HSMG 335 Hotel Operations, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):HSMG261 This course is an introduction to hotel operating policies and procedures, and the relation of these policies to philosophies and objectives. It also provides a chance for hotel development analysis and evaluation. In addition, it emphasizes marketing analysis,location,valuation,andfinancing.

HSMG 436

Front Office and Rooms I (housekeeping), 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):HSMG335 Thiscourseisdesignedtofamiliarizestudentswiththefollowing: TheroleofHousekeepinginHospitalityOperation;Theplanningandorganizationofthe department; employment; guest room service; inventories; controlling expenses; budget; carpet and floors cleaning; interior design; linen; inspection; managing the laundry.

HSMG 437

Front Office and Rooms II (management), 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):HSMG335orHSMG436 The key topics are the guest cycle, housekeeping operations and the security department.Theseareascanbechallengingtothehotelmanagerandmaysignificantly impact the success or failure of the hotel. Students will also become familiar with computersoftwaredesignedtofacilitateoperationsintheseareas.

HSMG 438

Managing Tourism and Hospitality Sales, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):HSMG333 This course explores the development of a Personal Selling Philosophy for those active intheTourismandHospitalityIndustry. Thesuccessfulstudentwillbeableto: Apply practical techniques and persuasive communication strategies in the personal sellingprocess. Knowthebasictheoriesrelatingtohumanmotivationandneedssatisfaction. Understandtheplaceofsellinginthepromotionalandoverallmarketingmix. Demonstrateverbalandnonverbalskillsinoneononesalespresentations.

HSMG 439

Nutrition, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):Seniorstanding This course is designed to build a greater awareness and understanding among nutrition and food service professionals of the origins and manifestations of today's health conscious and educated food service patron. It addresses the marriage of nutrition and the imaginative, flavorful cuisine demanded by today's consumer. Emphasisisontheuseoffreshproduce,leanmeats,andlackoffabricateddietfoods.

HSMG 440 Restaurant Operations and Floor Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):Seniorstanding Students learn and practice different service and functions concepts as well as how to manage scheduling, hosting, selling, cashiering, sanitation and safety, and operational performance.

HSMG 441

Food and Beverage Labor Cost Control, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):HSMG440 This course covers the theoretical application of food service management. Students develop competencies in management practices, menu making, purchasing, payroll systems and merchandising and promotional techniques. Through discussion and examination, students will gain a thorough understanding of the many aspects of

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HSMG 442

Travel Agency and Tour Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):Seniorstanding By taking this course, the students will thoroughly study the management of internationaltravel,itsgeography,andthebehavioroftourismorganizations.

HSMG 443 Hospitality Facilities Design, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):HSMG334 Hospitality Facilities Design helps you cater to this expanding market by providing critical information on designing facilities which are sensitive to the needs of the population.Thisindispensableguideincludes: A wide range of hospitality design, including restaurants, hotel guest rooms, lobbies, andlounges

HSMG 444

Spa and Resort Management

, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):HSMG332 To gain knowledge and understanding to the critical elements of resort and hotel operationsfromdevelopmenttoprofitability.

HSMG 445 Multicultural Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM368 The students will study in this course the evolving issues of workplace diversity, the impact of cultural, legal, and economic forces on business, as well as the management of an increasingly diverse workforce with respect to moral, legal, and employee relationsconsiderations.

HSMG 446

Hotel and Resort Project Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):HSMG335 The material in this course focuses on the environmental, social, and managerial resources and methods for developing fully functional hotels and resorts. One of the goals is to help students develop a related understanding of the principles of project development,construction,supervision,andpreopeningrequirementsandoperations.

HSMG 447

Negotiations in the Hospitality Industry, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM368 This course is dedicated to improving the process of reaching agreements among individuals and organizations in the hospitality industry. It is based on the fact that poorlyhandledconflictswasteresourcesandunderminerelationships.

HSMG 460

Special Topics in Events, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):Seniorstanding,BMKT462 To develop an understanding of the basic skills and concepts necessary to develop, finance,marketandplanforaspecialevent. Keyplayersinthemeetings,expositions,eventsandconventionindustry. DestinationMarketingOrganizations MeetingandConventionVenues Exhibitions ServiceContractors DestinationManagementCompanies SpecialEventsManagement

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HSMG 463 Special topics in the airline industry, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):Seniorstanding This course offers a new approach to introducing the various and new aspects of traveling abroad through real live, humorous, and relevant stories. It is a comprehensive source for discovering this fast growing segment of the industry and exploringtheexpandingneedforspecializedinternationaltravelprofessionals.

IBUS 421

International Business and Marketing, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BMKT261andECON312 This course is a blend of lectures, case studies, and discussions, of current events affecting local and international business. Students will learn the terminology of international business procedures, and topics will cover international trade and FDI, International strategy, organizational structure, market analysis, selection, and entry modes, import/export practices, international marketing practices and financial management, in addition to an overview of international institutions and other environmentalforcesrelatingtoPESTanalysis.

IBUS 440

International Trade Law, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):BADM207 International tradeconventions and agreements,the legal processesof importing and exporting, and the challenge of dealing with conflicting domestic laws between Lebanonandothercountrieswillbestudied.

IBUS 450

Islamic Economics and Banking, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):Seniorstanding This course intends to highlight the major contributions of Moslem scholars in the field of Economics and Banking. It will become evident that an Islamic perspective on the business world becomes of crucial importance due to the applications of moral standardsinbusinessandhighimportanceofhumanfactorinvolved.

JAPN 300

Japanese I,3 credits

Prerequisite(s):Juniorstanding ThiscourseoffersacomprehensiveintroductiontomodernJapanesethroughthestudy of vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Students develop basic language skills in a socio culturallyfunctionalapproach.

JAPN 301

Japanese II, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):JAPN300 Students will learn more about the structure of modern Japanese and further develop theirlanguageskillsinasocioculturallyfunctionalapproach.

MATH 185

Introduction to Probability and Statistics, 3 credits

Frequency distributions and graphic presentation, numerical measures, displaying and exploring data, sequence and summation notation, arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences,thebinomialtheorem,countingprinciples,permutations,probability.

MATH 189

Freshman Arts Calculus, 3 credits

Realnumbersystems,radicalsandrationalexponents,polynomials,factoring,fractional expressions, lines in the plane, functions and their graphs, inverse functions, solving equation and inequalities, real zeros and the fundamental theorem of Algebra, exponentialfunctionsandtheirgraphs,logarithmicfunctionsandtheirgraphs.

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MATH 190

Freshman Calculus I, 3 credits

Techniques of calculus and analytic geometry. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation with application to area, distance, volume, arclength; transcendental functions.

MATH 191

Freshman Calculus II, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):MATH190 Integration and applications, polar coordinates, conic sections, analytical geometry in space,parametricequations,andvectorfunctionsandtheirderivatives.

MATH 207

Calculus for the Social Sciences, 3 credits

This course is designed for students coming from Humanities, EconomySociology, and Technical Baccalaureates. The course puts an emphasis on the use of technology and mathematical software in the classroom. Functions and their graphs, polynomials and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions arecoveredinabusinessmodelingapproach.

MATH 208

Calculus, 3 credits
Thiscourse isanintroductiontocalculusanditsapplicationstovariousfields.Itisopen to students coming from Life Sciences and General Sciences sections of the Lebanese Baccalaureates. Functions and their graphs and models, rates of changes, differentiation, integration, logarithmic exponential functions with business applications, functions of several variables with extended technology applications, and modelingapproacharecovered.

MATH 211

Calculus I, 3 credits, biannually

Volumes by slicing and rotation about an axis, length of plane curves, areas of surfaces of revolution, integrations and applications of integrals, transcendental functions and theirinverses,integrationtechniques,improperintegrals,sequencesandinfiniteseries, FourierSeries.

MATH 212

Calculus II, 3credits, biannually

Prerequisite(s):MATH211 Polar functions and their graphs, vectors in the plane and polar functions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives and their applications, extreme values of functions of several variables, Lagrange multipliers, double and triple integrals in rectangular and cylindrical and spherical coordinates, integration in vector fields, Greens and Stokes theorems.

MATH 311

Linear Algebra with Applications, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MATH211 Linear equations in linear algebra, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonality and least squares, symmetricmatricesandquadraticforms.

MATH 314

Ordinary Differential Equations, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):MATH212 First order linear differential equations, linear differential equations of second and higherorder,differentialequationswithpowerseriessolutions,LegendersandBessels equations, systems of differential equations, Laplace transforms and their inverses, partial differential equations using separation of variables, heat equations: solutions by Fourierseries.

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MATH351

Probability and Statistics, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):Math212 Probability and conditional probability, random variable and distribution, continuous and marginal distributions, expectation, variance momentsmeanmediancovariance and correlation, conditional expectation, the sample mean, special distribution, Bernoulliandbinomialdistributions,PoissonandGammadistribution.

MATH 411

Discrete Mathematics, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MATH211;Computersciencestudentsonly Logic, propositional equivalences, predicates and quantities, methods of proof, sets, set operations, functions, proof strategy, mathematical induction, recursive definitions and structural induction, the basics of counting, permutations and combinations, relations and their properties, representing relations, equivalence relations, introductiontographs,graphterminology,introductiontotrees.

MATH 421

Numerical Analysis, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):Math311;Computersciencestudentsonly Error Analysis, solutions of nonlinear equations using fixed point NewtonRaphson Mullers methods, solution of linear system using Gaussian eliminationiterative methods, interpolation and approximation using Taylor seriesLagrange approximation Newton polynomials, RungKutta methods. This course requires previous knowledge of someprogramminglanguagepreferablyMATLAB.

MATH 510 Advanced Engineering Mathematics,3 credits

Prerequisite(s):Math311andMath314 Complex numbers and geometric representation, analytic, functions, real line integrals, complex integration, power series, residues, poles, conformal mappings. Ordinary differential equations arising frompartial differentialequationsbymeansofseparation ofvariables,methodofcharacteristicsforfirstorderPDEs,boundaryvalueproblemsfor ODEs, partial differential equation and Fourier analysis and applications, comparative study of heat equation, wave equation and Laplaces equation by separation of variables.

MATH 511

Advanced Numerical Analysis,3 credits

Prerequisite(s):Math311andMath314. Error Analysis, solutions of nonlinear equations using fixed point NewtonRaphson Mullers methods, solution of linear system using Gaussian eliminationiterative methods, interpolation and approximation using Taylor seriesLagrange approximation Newtonpolynomials,numericaldifferentiationandintegration,numericaloptimization, solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations using Eulers and Heuns and RungKuttamethods.

MECA 331

Dynamic Systems: Modeling and Analysis, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):ELEC210,CoMATH314 Introduction to dynamic modeling of mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, thermal, fluid, and mixed discipline systems; Standard forms for system models (inputoutput equations, statespace equations);Block diagrams and computer simulation (MATLAB); Statevariable solution; solution of the inputoutput differential equation (The complete solution, zeroinput response, zerostate response, transient response, steadystate response); Laplace Transform solution; Laplace transform properties; inverse Laplace transform;transferfunction,frequencyresponse,firstandsecondordersystems.

MECA 341

Instrumentation and Measurements, 3 credits, annually

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MECA 399 CO OP Work Experience, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):CompletedtwoyearsatRHU,ENGL212 This COOP work experience is designed to provide students with a fiveweek shortterm work experience in the field of Mechatronics Engineering. Students will be aligned with disciplinerelatedindustries,institutionsofhigherlearningorgovernmentagencies.

MECA 415 Mechatronics System Design Laboratory, 1 credit, annually

Corequisite:MECA475 Team project on design and implementation of integration between mechanical electrical and control system; topic covers sensors and actuators, embedded system, electronic feedback, power amplifiers, digital logic, encoder interfacing, and motor control; computer simulationusingSimulink,andMATLABprogrammingofdrivesonaPICmicrocontrollers realtime.

MECA 432

CAD/CAM/CAE, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):ENGR211 Fundamental principles of computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM),andcomputeraidedengineering(CAE);prototypinganddistributedsystems;specific rapidprototypingtechnologies;designforassembly;smallbatchmanufacturing;continuous manufacturing;biotechnologyandmanufacturing.

MECA 433

Robotics, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MECH331 Introductory historical development of robotics; rigid objects Kinematics; robot arm kinematics;inversekinematics;dynamics;introductionof trajectoryplanningandcontrolof manipulators.

MECA 441 Sensors and Actuators, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MECA341 Sensorsandactuatorstechnologies;classificationandterminologyofsensorsandactuators; sensors characteristics; physical principles of sensing; measurement applications (position and speed,stressandstrain,temperature,vibration andacceleration,pressureandflow); Electromagnetic principles; solenoids and relays; electric motors (DC motors , Stepper motors);Hydraulicsactuators;Pneumaticactuators;interfacemethodologiesandcircuits; integrationaspects;manufacturingtechniquesandmaterialproperties;teamprojects.

MECA 465 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):CCEE414 General introduction of industrial automation, advantages, disadvantages, applications, world players, automation systems, principal functions, automation tools; General and global idea on PLC controller, historic, basic elements, PLC architecture, classification, programming devices and languages, advantages, general idea on Computer Integrated ManufacturingandIndustrialnetworks;PLChardware;GRAFCETlanguage(Basicrules and conventions, steps, transitions, oriented links, receptivity ... Application examples); LADDER language (Basic rules and conventions, Application examples); Program and simulate SLC 500AllenBradleyPLCsusingLogixProsoftware(LADDER).

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MECA 475 Mechatronics Systems Design, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):CCEE414 Overview on mechatronics; mechatronics systems design strategies; advanced modeling; usage of control strategies; design of electric actuators; design of sensors; power electronics;hardwareandsoftwareintegration.

MECA 490 BS Project, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):forthelastsemesteroftheBSProgram,ENGL212 Teamoriented, projectbased experience that culminates in the creation of an artifact; milestones include: project selection and proposal, creative solution, report, presentation, anddemonstrationofthecreateddevice.

MECA 498 Special Topics in Mechatronics Engineering, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):Consentoftheinstructor. Guidedresearchonarelevantmechatronicstopic.

MECA 510 Packaging System, 3 credits, as needed

Packaging functions, materials and development; product protection in distribution; packaging design and testing; plastics and glass materials in packaging, their chemical and physical characteristics, design, compatibility, manufacture and evaluation; packaging engineeringcareer.

MECA 515 Modern Control Systems, 3 credits, as needed

Basic concepts and overview of LQ and LQG control, optimal control, adaptive and predictivecontrol.

MECA 520 Fluid Control Systems, 3 credits, as needed

Symbols of pneumatic and hydraulic components; selection of pumps, actuators, filters, accumulators, and valves; modeling, simulation, design and control for various applications includingrobotics,automation,heavymachinery;project.

MECA 531 Spatial Mechanisms, 3 credits, as needed

General mobility criteria; spatial displacements; formulation of the kinematic equation; analysis and synthesis of spherical mechanisms; analysis and synthesis of spatial mechanisms; optimum synthesis of spherical and spatial kinematic chains; analysis of platformmanipulators.

MECA 535 Expert Systems and Applied Intelligence, 3 credits, annually

The fundamental principles of intelligent machinery, intelligent solutions for computationally complex engineering Mechanism. Perception methods of environment, strategies used in processing the perceptual inputs, learning from experience, reasoning techniques and search methods; Tools in intelligent systems; neural networks, evolutionary computing techniques (genetic methods), fuzzy logic, intuitionist fuzzy logic. Intelligent programming(prolog)andlogic.

MECA 560 Fault detection and Diagnosis, 3 credits, as needed

Recent methodology for Detection and isolation of incipient faults; Model Based Fault Diagnosis; State Estimation and Kalman filtering: Process Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis using PCA, PLS and ANN; Fault diagnosis using Kalman filtering and Generalized Likelihood Ratiomethod;ApplicationsandLaboratoryDemonstration.

MECA 575 Advanced Mechatronics System Design, 3 credits, as needed

This course uses computeraided design methodologies for synthesis of multivariable Mechatronicssystem design.Topicscoveredinclude:sequential tasksintegrationofseveral engineering systems, finite state machine based design, direct problem, indirect problem,

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MECA 585 Advanced Robotics, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):MECA475 Current technology on robotics, sensing, and vision; Basic knowledge on how to make intelligent autonomous mobile robots using AI concepts; trajectory planning and obstacle avoidance; use of software packages, sensors, image acquisition and processing; autonomousmobilerobots;applicationsofmobilerobots;telerobotics;futuretrends.

MECA 597 Advanced Topics in Mechatronics Engineering, 3 credits, as needed

This course is designed to enable students to study advanced topics of interest which are carefully selected from Mechatronics Engineeringrelated topics. The contents of such a course are to be determined by the instructor and the department of spatial mechanisms; optimum synthesis of spherical and spatial kinematic chains; analysis of platform manipulators.

MECH 212 Dynamics, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MATH211 Briefreviewofstatics;kineticsofaparticle:force&acceleration,work&energy,impulse& momentum; planar kinematics of a rigid body; planar kinetics of a rigid body: force & acceleration,work&energy,impulse&momentum.

MECH 271 Materials Science, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MATH211 Classificationofmaterials;atomicstructureandinteratomicbonding;crystallinestructures; imperfections in solids; phase diagrams; phase transformation; processing of metal alloys; electricalproperties;thermalproperties;magneticproperties;opticalproperties.

MECH 281

Mechanics of Materials, 3 credits; annually

Prerequisite(s):CIVE212 Mechanicalstress,strain,and stress/strainrelationsunderpuretension, compression, pure bending, and pure torsion of circular bars; 1D thermal strain & stress; thinwalled cylindrical & spherical pressure vessels; combined stresses; principle stresses; plane stress transformation & Mohrs circle; basic 3D elastic stress/strain relations; Eulerelastic bucklingofcolumns.

MECH 331 Mechanism and Dynamics of Machinery, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MECH212 Mechanization of motion; kinematic analysis of linkage mechanisms; synthesis of cam follower mechanisms; gear terminology and types of gears used in machines; analysis and synthesis of gear trains; force analysis; introduction to linkage synthesis; computer aided project.

MECH 332 Mechanical Design I, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MECH281 Materials properties; tools of machine design; stress, strain and deformation of machine parts; statistical methods; yielding theories of materials; design of machine parts for strength under steady loads; design of machine parts for rigidity, deflection of beams and rotation of shafts; design of machine parts for strength under cyclic/dynamic loads; codes andstandards.

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MECH 341 Thermodynamics I, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MATH211 Thermodynamic concepts of a given system and surroundings; thermodynamic state and propertiesofpuresubstances;energy(firstlaw)andmassconservation;nonconservation ofentropyandthesecondlaw;applicationstoclosedsetupsandtoflowdevices.

MECH 351 Fluid Mechanics, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MECH341 Fluid statics: forces on plane and curved surfaces; kinematics of fluid motion: integral and differentialrepresentationofconservationofmass,balanceoflinearandangularmomenta; energy conservation; Bernoullis equation; dimensional analysis; elementary viscous flow; thesecondlaw:frictionallosses.

MECH 352 Thermo fluids, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):MATH211 Introductory topics in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer for non mechanical/mechatronicsengineeringstudents.

MECH 372 Manufacturing Processes, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite:MECH271,MECH281 General overview of manufacturing; properties of materials; dimensions and tolerances; metals, ceramics, and polymers; solidification processes; metal forming; plastic processing; powder metallurgy; joining and assembly; inspection, and quality control; industrial visit if possible;project.

MECH 399 CO OP Work Experience, 4 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):ENGL212 This COOP work experience is designed to provide students with a fiveweek shortterm work experience in the field of mechanical engineering. Students are encouraged to network in the disciplinerelated industries. Report, poster, and powerpoint presentation, arerequired.

MECH 410 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MECH351 This laboratory takes an experimental approach to demonstrate the fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The laboratory includes: an air conditioning test stand, a subsonic windtunnel, a heat transfer stand, a thermal conductivity test setting??, an adiabatic bomb calorimeter as well as a fluid bench and a ministeamenginerigdemonstrationmachines.

MECH 430 Design of Mechanisms, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):MECH331 Mobility analysis of mechanisms; computeraided kinematics analysis; analytical precision synthesis techniques; optimum synthesis of mechanisms using gradientbased and intelligentoptimizationmethods;creativemechanismdesignproject.

MECH 431 Machine Dynamics, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):MECH331 Dynamic of a system of particles and rigid bodies; analytical mechanics: virtual work principle, Lagrange and Hamilton principles; dynamics of mechanisms; balancing of machines;timeresponseanalysis.

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MECH 432 Mechanical Design II, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MECH332 Static & fatigue design of shafts and axles; design of permanent and nonpermanent joints; rollingcontact bearings; lubrication and journal bearings; Gearsgeneral, spur and helical gears; flexible mechanical elements; power transmission case study; introduction to finite elementanalysis;teamproject.

MECH 433 Introduction to Vibrations and Acoustics, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):MATH314,MECH212. Quick review of differential equations and dynamics; Laplace transform; Undamped free vibration; Energy methods; Undamped forced vibration; Viscous damped free and forced vibration;Stabilityofmotion;Troubleshootingandmeasurement;Numericalapplications.

MECH 434 Finite Element Method for Mechanical Engineering, 3 credits, as needed
Prerequisite(s):MATH211,MECH281 Historical review of the finite element method; solution steps; basic elements; modeling techniques and boundary conditions; application of finite element method to static, frequency and transient analysis; modal and dynamic analysis of structures and mechanical systems;applicationtoheattransferproblems;useofcommercialcode.

MECH 435 Petroleum Refining Technology for Mechanical Engineering, 3 credits, as needed
Prerequisite(s):CHEM211,MECH341,MECH281 Crude oil; petroleum products; refinery configuration; process major equipment; crude distillation;catalyticreforming;hydrotreating;gasoline;gastreating;productblending;risk basedinspection;environmentalcontrol;economics.

MECH 437 HeatExchangersDesign,Performance,andinspection,3credits,asneeded

Prerequisite(s):MECH281,MECH443 Quick review of mechanics of materials and heat transfer; Codes & Standards; Heat exchangers types and applications; Thermal design; Mechanical design; Inspection and testing;Efficiency;TEMAstandarduse;Designproject;Laboratorytesting.

MECH 441 Thermodynamics II, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MECH341 Exergy analysis; vapor and gas power cycles; refrigeration and heat pump systems; psychrometric basics; the laws of thermodynamics applied to mixtures and chemically reactivesystems(combustion);compressibleflow.

MECH 442 Environmental Engineering, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):CHEM211 Elements of the environment; sources of pollutants; air and water pollution; noise; nuclear pollution;permissiblelimitsofpollutants;standards;treatmentandwastemanagement.

MECH 443 Heat Transfer, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MECH341 Steady and transient heat conduction in one and two dimensions; exact and approximate solutions; extended surfaces; internal and external flow, forced and natural heat convection;radiativeheatexchange.

MECH 445 Automotive Engineering, 3 credits, as needed

Corequisite(s):MECH331 Studiesofautomotivecomponents;engines;fuelsystems;ignitionsystems;coolingsystem; lubrication, power boosting, transmission, steering, braking, suspension and damping;

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MECH 448 Plumbing Engineering, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):MECH351 Soil, waste, and vent piping; drainage system; piping systems for domestic and industrial hot and cold water, fuel oil, deionized and demineralized water; laboratory compressed air and vacuum; laboratory outlets; laboratory drains; vacuum pumps; general piping installation.

MECH 451 Fluid Mechanics II, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):MECH351 Review of incompressible flow, turbulence and dimensional analysis; external and open channel flow; boundary layers, lift, drag and flow separation; compressible flow; turbo machinery.

MECH 453 Buildings and Energy, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):MECH341 Selected topics in low energy building design: building history and energy usage; buildings physics; architectural and material considerations; building energy systems and the use of renewableenergysystems;handsonproject.

MECH 455 Gas Turbines, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MECH341 Compressible flows, shockwaves, convergent divergent nozzles, thermodynamic of gas turbines, shaft power and aircraft propulsion cycles, component efficiencies, Basic components, general considerations of turbomachinary design, axial compressors, combustors,cleancombustionsystems,fuelcontrol,designpointperformancecalculations, offdesignbehaviorandmatchingprocedure,project.

MECH 461 Thermal System Design, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):MECH443 Modelingofthermalsystems;systemsolution;designapplicationsofoptimizationmethods: Lagrangemultipliers,searchmethods,anddynamic,geometricandlinearprogramming.

MECH 465 HVAC, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):MECH341 Air conditioning basics; occupant comfort and indoor air quality; heating and cooling load calculations; HVAC controls; air conditioning systems and air delivery systems; refrigeration basics,methodsandapplications.

MECH 468 Internal Combustion Engines, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):MECH341 Fuels and their properties; review of basic thermodynamics and gaseous mixtures; combustion thermodynamics; engine types; combustion chambers; valve mechanisms; dynamic balance of ICE; flame temperature; dissociation and detonation; turbo charging and supercharging; testing and measurements; engine characteristics and performance; laboratorydemonstration.

MECH 470 Product Design and Development 3 credits, as needed

Corequisite(s):MECH332 Idea generation; concept generation; concept selection; functional analysis; engineering design process for systems and components; economic consideration; reliability analysis; productsafety;designproject.

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MECH 471 Refrigeration, 3 credits, as needed

Methods of producing cold: thermodynamic basis, first and second law analyses vapor compressionsystems;idealvs.actualcycles;singlestage,multistageandcascadedsystems; environmentalconsiderationandalternaterefrigerants;vaporabsorptionsystems.

MECH 490 BS Project, 3 credits, annually

Prerequisite(s):ENGL212 Teamoriented, projectbased experience that culminates in the creation of an artifact; milestones include project selection and proposal, creative solution, report, presentation, anddemonstrationofthecreateddevice.

MECH 498 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering, 3 credits, as needed

Prerequisite(s):Consentoftheinstructor Guidedstudyandresearchontopicsrelatedtothemajor.

MECH 510 AdvancedFiniteElementMethodforMechanicalEngineers,3credits,asneeded

General overview of the linear finite element method; governing equations; geometric and material nonlinearities; general formulation of nonlinear problems; solution algorithms: vector and matrix methods; direct and iterative equations solvers; elasticplastic material modeling; transient heat transfer modeling; numerical implementation of the constitutive models; practical applications: forging, extrusion, slab rolling; pitfalls of nonlinear analysis; etc.;casestudyusingcommercialsoftware.

MECH 520 Advanced Metallurgy, 3 credits, as needed

Advanced coverage on metals and alloys; applications and processing of ceramics; characteristics, applications, and processing of polymers; surface properties enhancement; materials simulation; economics, environmental, and societal issues in material sciences; biomaterialsandnanoscalematerials.

MECH 521 Mechanics of Composite Materials, 3 credits, as needed

Analysisofathinsheetofalignfiberreinforced,elasticmatrix(lamina)tolayeredstructures comprised of these sheets (laminates); mechanics of the thicksectioned components (of many microstructural compositions) desirable in many engineering applications; processing of composite materials; mechanical and thermal properties and their degradation with time;practicaluse;fatigueversusstaticstrength;finiteelementapplication.

MECH 522 Advanced Mechanics of Materials, 3 credits, as needed

Review of the fundamental mechanics of materials (tension, torsion, bending); 3D Stress tensor and invariants; constitutive models; theories of failure for ductile and brittle materials; plane stress/plane strain elasticity; unsymmetrical bending of straight beams; shear center for thinwalled crosssectional beams; bending of curved beams and rings; axisymmetric geometry and loading; elastoplastic analysis of thickwalled cylinders and autofrettage& shrinkfitting residual stresses; rectangular & circular thin plates; circular thickplates;useofRoarksformula.

MECH 523 Theory of Plates and Shells, 3 credits, as needed

Introduce various theories used to model plates and shells and to use the resulting formulationsinthesolutionsofpracticalproblems.

MECH 524 Elasticity and Plasticity, 3 credits, as needed

Analysis of Cartesian tensors using indicial notation; 3D stress and strain concepts; point stress and strain in relation to tensor concepts; deviatoric and spherical stress state; Octahedral shearstress;equations ofequilibriumand compatibility;constitutive lawsfor3 D elastic and elasticplastic stress state; kinematic & isotropic hardening models in plasticity;finiteelementapplications.

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MECH 525 Advanced Dynamics, 3 credits, as needed

General introduction; rigid body kinematics: translation (3D), rotation (3D), compositions of rotations, Eulerangles presentation of rotation, Rollpitchyaw presentation of rotation, axisangle presentation of rotation, homogenous transformations, rotation matrix derivative, angular velocity, linear velocity, acceleration; rigid body kinetics: review of Newtonian dynamics, generalized coordinates, holonomic and nonholonomic constraints, virtual displacements, virtual work, DAlemberts principle, Lagrange equations, Hamiltons principle, canonical transformations; applications of Hamiltonian dynamics; multibody dynamics.

MECH 526 Pressure Vessel and Piping Design & Analysis, 3 credits, as needed
Stress analysis and evaluation of thinwalled pressure vessels and piping components; material properties and temperature limit; design philosophy of ASME Section VIII, Division 1; design philosophy of Section VIII, Division 2; design calculations using Section VIII, Division 1; design calculations using B 31.3 Piping code; flange selection based on P/T ratings ASME/B 16.5 / 16.47 standards; fabrication, inspection and testing of pressure vessels; safety valves; inservice inspection &monitoring; practical applications; design project.

MECH 530 Compliant Mechanisms, 3 credits, as needed

Nonlinear beam theory; pseudorigid body model (PRBM); Flexible link model (FLM); synthesis of partially compliant mechanisms using PRBM and FLM; synthesis of fully compliantmechanisms;finiteelementapplication;optimization;researchproject.

MECH 540 Combustion Engineering, 3 credits, as needed

Fuels and their properties; review of basic thermodynamics and gaseous mixtures; combustion thermodynamics: stoichiometry; the first and second Laws of thermodynamics applied to combustion; composition products in equilibrium; fundamentals of combustion; applications.

MECH 541 Renewable Energy, 3 credits, as needed

Energy situation; energy conversion; solar power; Photovoltaic and thermoelectric conversion, ocean, tidal and wave power; wind power; biomass energy; the case of nuclearpower;project.

MECH 544 Advanced Heat Transfer, 3 credits, as needed

Derivation of energy and mass conservation equations with constitutive laws for conduction, convection, radiation, and mass diffusion; dimensional analysis; heat exchangers;boilingandcondensation.

MECH 545 Solar Energy, 3 credits, as needed

Solar geometry for stationary and tracking systems; solar energy availability and measurement; radiative, conductive and convective heat transfer pertinent to simple solar collectors;flatplatecollectorsandconcentrators;energystorage;project.

MECH 550 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics, 3 credits, as needed

The mathematical models for fluidflow simulations at various levels of approximation, basic description techniques, and the nature of flow equations and their boundary conditions.

MECH 562 Advanced Vibrations and Acoustics, 3 credits, as needed

Free and forced response of nondamped and damped single degree of freedom system; damping vibration absorption; response of discrete multidegree of freedom systems;

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MECH 570 Advanced Manufacturing, 3 credits, as needed

Overview of manufacturing: engineering materials, metal forming, particulate processing, solidification processes; nontraditional machining, understanding metrology and instrumentations; joining & assembly processes; microfabrication and nanofabrication technologies; automation technologies; production planning, control, and inspection; industrialvisits.

MECH 571 Optimization in Engineering Design, 3 credits, as needed

Problemdefinition,costfunctionandconstraints;localvs.globalmethods;deterministicvs. stochastic methods; linear and nonlinear programming; gradientbased methods; combinatorial optimization techniques; applications to various engineering problems; project.

MECH 572 Advanced Mechanical Design, 3 credits, as needed

Overviewoffailureresultingfromstatic&variableloadings;conceptofreliability;modeling ofuncertainty;statisticalconsiderationsinthedesign;designofpowertransmissionsystem: gears, belts, bearings, lubrication system, coupling; flywheels and brakes design; the use of numericalmethod;project.

MECH 573 Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Design, 3 credits, as needed

Material properties; stress intensity calculation; SN method used in nonpressurized mechanical components design: stress life model, strain life model; SN method used in pressurized mechanical components design; linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM) principles;cracktipstressintensityfactorcalculations;fracturetoughnessevaluation;codes & standards; crack growth models, the use of finite element method in evaluating fatigue crackpropagationlifeofpressurecomponents.

MECH 579 Turbo Machinery, 3 credits, annually

Review of thermofluids, compressible flow, diffusion processes, centrifugal compressors, swept vanes, velocity triangles, slip factor, axial compressors, stage pressure rise, stage reaction and loading, compressor map and performance, blockage factor,aerofoilaerodynamics,tipclearance,CFDanddesignprojects.

MECH 597

Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering, 3 credits

This course is designed to enable students to study a given advanced topic of interest, which is carefully selected from the mechanical engineeringrelated topics. The content outline of such a topic is to be determined by the instructor and to be approved by the departmentChair.

MGMT 500 Management Leadership and Internal Organization, 3 credits

This course examines how successful organizations use management to convert strategy into reality. It describes the levels of management, the skills of managers and theirfunctions,and elaboratesusing,contemporarytracksofmanagement,onthefour functionsofmanagementwithspecialreferencetoleadership.

MGMT 505 Advanced Strategic Management, 3 credits

This course stresses the importance of strategic management in the process of corporatesuccess/ failure.Successful strategic management and itsconditions,mission statement, competitive position, organizational objectives, implementation and evaluation form theoutcomeofthiscourse.Thiscourse alsorefers tochallenges facing multinationalcorporationsthatriskdifferentialsamongmarketsmaycreate.

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MGMT 510 Advanced Project Management, 3 credits

This course equips the MBA student with the ability to manage Mega projects whether in domestic or international markets. It introduces the techniques of network schedulingusingthelatestsoftwarepackagesforprojectgraphics.Italsocoversproject pricing strategies, , logistics support, economic project selection and capital budgeting, costcontrol,riskanalysis andmanagement,contractsandprocurement,qualitycontrol tools,andthelearningcurve.

MGMT 511 Corporate Social Responsibility, 3 credits

The course tackles the controversy between business benefits and social benefits. Its abouthowtomanagethebusinessprocessinawaythatitproducesanoverallpositive impactonsociety.Thecoursegoesthroughthecorporatemanagementqualityinterms of human recourses and processes and how they affect the society at large. Cultural differences give opportunities to business in building the skills of employees in communitycontributioninordertogivebackthebenefitstotheoveralleconomy.

MGMT 512 Emerging Markets,3 credits

The course contributes to the understanding of the trend for transformation towards open market economies while building accountability within the system. This includes the reform of the price system including prices in the labor market, exchange rate regimes, as well as legal reform that cover basically business laws to enhance competitiveness and equal opportunities. The course also details the role of international institutions in the process of empowering governance to make intensive measurestowardreform.

MGMT 513 Advanced Total Quality Management, 3 credits

Thiscoursestresseshoworganizationsthroughouttheworldareworkingtosupplyhigh quality goods and services to create and maintain consumer satisfaction. Firms are adapting the total quality management approach to improve quality. The concept of T.Q.M. is a companywide commitment to quality based on achieving world class performancetosatisfycustomerneedsasacriticalstrategicobjective.

MGMT 515 Corporate Governance , 3 credits

This course deals with the optimization of economic results as viewed by the processes of corporate governance. Corporate governments is the way in which a corporation is directed, administered, and controlled. The balance of power between the corporation and its environment (the stake holders) is well studied in this course. Corporate governance is gaining ground especially with the growing phenomena of failure and collapseofsomekeymultinationalcorporations.

MIST 331

Production and Operations Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):SeniorStanding This course covers productive systems in both manufacturing and service industries involving design, operation and control. Topics include forecasting, aggregate planning, MRP I and II, inventory models and JIT, quality control, reliability, facility location and layout,decisiontheory,scheduling,etc(offeredannually).

MIST 332

Computer Models in Operations Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):SeniorStanding Applyingthe conceptsandtoolsofoperationsmanagementusingavailablepackagesto help analyze and design complex operations management problems. Also, developing newapplicationsformanagingspecialoperations(offeredannually).

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Information Systems Analysis and Design, 3 credits

Students will learn the analysis and logical design of business processes and management information systems. Tools for modeling information systems will be introducedandpracticalprojectswillbeassigned(offeredannually).

MIST 361

The Internet and E Business Technologies, 3 credits

This course covers issues pertaining to the use of the Internet for business purposes. Developing information content, design, implementation, operational, managerial, businessandlegalissuesaresomeofthetopicsincluded.

MIST 364

Supply Chain Management, 3 credits

This is an advanced course teaching recent trends in integrating the supply chain using the new information and telecommunication technologies. The main objectives are organizing, managing and controlling material and information flow processes by devisinglogisticalandtechnologicalstrategiesforprocurement,handling,warehousing, transportation,trackingandinventorycontrol.

MIST 366

Customer Relationship Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):MIST364 This is a complementary course to MIST 264 that address customer relationship management, one of the essential requirements for successful modern business. A course based on case analysis that builds on advanced technology and knowledge management.

MIST 399

CO OP Work Experience,3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CheckCOOPMISTrequirements,ENGL212 The first COOP work experience is designed to provide students with a ten weeks full time work term in business, industry or government. The main thrust of this course is the opportunity to put into practice the major aspects of the students education. Special emphasis will be placed on assessing the attitude and work ethics of the co oping student. Students will be encouraged to network in the industry and to participateinprofessionalorganizations.

MIST 433

Technology Project Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):SeniorStanding This course focuses on the problems and methods of running information technology and software projects. Students will learn various techniques in setting up projects and schedulingtasks,aswellastechnologyprojectcontrolandmonitoring.

MIST 442

Knowledge Management, 3 credits

Prerequisite:COSC321,COSC331 This course introduces an integrated approach to identifying, capturing, retrieving, sharing, and evaluating information and knowledge assets for the enterprise. It covers the foundations of artificial intelligence, information retrieval, groupware, data warehousinganddatamining.

MIST 451

Advanced Business Programming, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC321 Design and implementation of algorithms to solve business problems using advanced programming,datastructuresandalgorithms.

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Enterprise and Business Intelligence Systems, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC321,COSC331 Tackling advanced issues for enterprise automation and business intelligence systems with the objective of operating in a full ebusiness environment. This also focuses on building and operating business intelligence using knowledge based assets of the enterpriseincludingdatawarehousinganddataminingstrategies.

MIST 464

System Software Agents, 3 credits

Systemsoftwareagenttechnologyisoneoftheadvancedfieldsinsystemdevelopment in information technology. This course covers the design, implementation and control ofsoftwareagentdrivensystemsforbusinesspurposes.Emphasiswillbeontheoretical foundationsandhandsonapplicationsforagentbasedcomputing.

MIST 471

Tools for Quality Management, 3 credits

Quality management has become an essential requirement for all business activities. This course teaches the students the new concepts and techniques for total quality management and techniques for statistical process control and quality assessment. Othertoolswillprovidethestudentswithnewmethodologiesforqualityimprovement.

MIST 490

Senior Project, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ENGL212 This is a whole year graduation project directed on individual problems and research. Eachstudentwillhavetocompleteitinher/hisemphasisarea.

MIST 497 MIST 498

Topics in Information Systems, 3 credits

Specialtopicsininformationsystems.

Special Topics, 3 credits

A special topic course to be defined based on current trends and departmental special interests.Itmayincorporatetechnicalseminars,advancedreadingsandspecialprojects uponthediscretionofthedepartment.

PHIL 102

Freshman Philosophy, 3 credits

Corequisite:ENGL101 An introduction to the part of philosophy concerned with questions about the ultimate natureoftheworldweliveinandourknowledgeofit.Theissuesdiscussedinclude:the existence and nature of God, the place of human beings in the universe, the nature of reality, human nature, human knowledge and skepticism, freedom and determinism, and the relationship between mind and body. The emphasis of the course varies from instructortoinstructor.

PHIL 110

Critical Thinking, 3 credits

Corequisite:ENGL101 Prerequisite(s):NativeEnglishspeakersorEnglish098 This course is an introduction to basic rules of clear and rational thought. Students are offered extensive analysis of examples on how to detect false reasoning, illegitimate appeals to emotions, inconsistencies and contradictions. The goal of this course is to developlogicalawarenesstothepointthatapersoncannolongerbevictimizedbythe rhetoricofeverydaylife,andcandevelopargumentswithclarityandconfidence.

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Major Trends in Philosophy, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This is a study of some major topics in philosophy. The course emphasizes theory of knowledge, theory of mind, determinism and free will, and morality and ethical values. Along with some assigned readings, students will watch movies, the analysis of which willhelpthemcomprehendthecontentofthecoursebetter.

PHIL 302

Introduction to Formal Logic, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course is a standard introduction to the formal techniques of argument analysis. Formal logic was invented to mirror and evaluate mathematical reasoning; however, this course will concentrate on the relationship between formal logic and everyday reasoningandconsequentlylanguageusageingeneral.

PHIL 303

Introduction to Ethics, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 People often wonder about what makes good ways to live and right ways to act. They also speculate about what is the best way of life, what action is right, and what sort of authoritymoralclaimshaveoverus.Thecourseintroducesstudentstothemajormoral theoriesandthinkersthataddressthesetypesofquestions.

PHIL 307

Business Ethics, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course is an introduction to contemporary philosophical thinking on ethical issues inbusiness.Studentswillbeexposedtoimportantethicalissuestheymight face;asked togivesoundethicaljudgmenttoproblemstheymightfaceintheirlineofwork;helped become armed with a set of codes that will prepare them to confront and resolve ethical dilemmas they might encounter at work; and enabled to apply the techniques foranalyzingandresolvingethicalproblemswhentheyarise.

PHIL 310

Philosophers of Peace, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course introduces students to peace building and conflict prevention through the examination of the main theories on peace and security. It examines ideas of Thucydides, Aristotle, Erasmus Grotius, Kant, Gandhi and other thinkers for whole peacewasahighvalue.Itdevelopsstudentscriticalskills andunderstandingnecessary totranslatetheiracademiclearningtospecificpracticalsituations,suchthoseposedby peace building either with the UN, governments, or NGOs. It helps to understand the complex and interconnected challenges to peace and provides knowledge to meet thesechallenges.

PHYS190

General Physics I, 3 credits

A survey of mechanics covering vectors, statics, kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum,rotation,gravitation,vibration,andspecialrelativity.

PHYS 191

General Physics II, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):PHYS190 The following topics will be discussed: Electricity and magnetism, waves, physical optics,sound,andatomicandnuclearphysics.

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Physics for Engineers, 3 credits

Electric Charge, Electric field, Gauss Law, Potential Capacitance, Current, Resistance, emf and circuits, Magnetic Field and Forces, Sources of Magnetic Fields, Ampere's Law, InductionandInductors.

POSC 190

Freshman Politics, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL101 This survey course is recommended for students interested in discovering how politics impact their lives and how they in turn can affect politics. Students are introduced to thebasicconceptsofPoliticalTheory,ComparativePolitics,InternationalRelations,and PublicPolicy.

POSC 301

Introduction to Political Science, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course aims at familiarizing students with the basic concepts and disciplines in the study of political science. It focuses on the nature of politics as a science, political ideologies, the state and statesociety relations, political parties, electoral systems, democracy, and international organizations. A significant emphasis is placed on the ability of students to utilize these concepts in the analysis of current political issues, disputes and trends. The course combines lectures and class discussions, debates and presentations.

PSYC 190

Freshman Psychology,3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL101 This course is aimed at developing some understanding of human psychology by focusing on the elements that affect human behaviors and mental processes. Among others, it covers topics on cognition, emotions, learning, human development, biological bases of behavior, personality, psychological disorders, psychotherapy and behaviorchange,andsocialbehavior

PSYC 195

Freshman Stress Management, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL101 This course addresses the basic principles, theories and techniques to effectively manage personal stress. Students will gain a greater understanding of the mindbody relationship, learn to employ a holistic approach to stress and adopt effective cognitive techniques,copyskillsandrelaxationtechniques.

PSYC 301

Introduction to Psychology,3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course is an introduction to the theories, concepts, and viewpoints that comprise thedisciplineofpsychology.Thecourseisdirectedtowardtheunderstandingofhuman behavior by dealing with such topics as history of psychology, learning, personality, behavior, motivation, perception, and social psychology, mental health as well as other areas.

PSYC 302

Social Psychology,3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course is a study of the dynamics and effects of social influences on individual human behavior. In this course, students will explore such topics as attitude changes, social beliefs, roles, conformity to group processes, and prejudices with special attentiongiventotheMiddleEasternperspective.

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Psychology of Personality, 3credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course presents the theories of personality including psychoanalytic, behaviorist, humanist, and others, while considering different factors that shape personality and behavior.Thestudyincludesmethodsofassessingpersonality.

PSYC 305

Introduction to Special Needs, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course introduces students to individuals with exceptionalities. The course will focus mainly on those that are mandated by International, Regional, and National laws to be considered disabilities. Attention will be given to the cause of deviations in mental retardation; learning disabilities; behavior disorders; visual, hearing, speech language, physical and emotional impairment; giftedness and their effect upon the individuals development and the best ways to accommodate and integrate these peopleinsocietyandtheworkplace..

PSYC 306

Psychology of Women, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course examines the biological, sociological and cultural influences on the psychology of women. It includes such topics as gender stereotypes, the development of gender roles, gender comparisons, women and work, love relations, womens physicalandmentalhealth,violenceagainstwomen,andwomeninlateradulthood.

PSYC 310

Positive Psychology, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 Thiscourseexaminesthescientificresearchonhappinessanditspracticalapplicationin three main areas: positive emotions, positive individual traits and positive institutions. This course also presents practical ways to promote and maintain a sense of wellbeing andhappinessinallaspectsofoneslife.

PSYC 400

Conflict Transformation, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ENGL210 This course explores practical theories for understanding congregational conflict, as well as various perspectives on conflict transformation. Students will engage in reflectionontheirownstylesofdealingwithconflictandlearnnewwaysofresponding. They will explore practices of dialogue and mediation for addressing conflict interpersonal, small group and congregational settings with the goal of developing an approach to addressing inevitable situations of difference, change and conflict in a varietyofsituations.

SOCI 190

Freshman Sociology,3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL101 This course is designed to give freshman students an overview of the field and to familiarize them with some essential sociological concepts. It focuses on the individual in society, the study of society, social institutions, and human agency. In particular the course will pay attention to how people's lived experiences are both shaped by social forcesandreshapedthroughhumanaction.

SOCI 301

Introduction to Sociology,3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course exploresavarietyof sociological theoriesand approachestounderstanding society.Thestudentwilllearnabouthumansociallife,groups,andsocietiesandwillbe helped to detect the social influences that shape our lives. The approach used in this

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SOCI 302

Political Sociology,3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course tackles the social issues pertaining to the historical and contemporary evolution of various political ideologies. It aims at developing students understanding of the social bases of politics and political ideologies along with the recent changes in the sociopolitical world. Different economic and political philosophies are considered andtheireffectsonthefateofnationsandtheircitizensdetected.

SOCI 310

Intercultural Communication, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 This course deals with cultural issues like cultural awareness, enculturation, acculturation and cultural shocks. In this course, students are provided with handson activities that promote cultural awareness and equip students with skills for dealing with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. An important part of this course is studentsgroupresearchandpresentationthatreflectalltheculturalaspectsandsome minutedetailsoftheculturethattheychoosetoworkon.

SOCI 313

Interpersonal Communication, 3 credits

Corequisite(s):ENGL210 Studentsinthiscourseexaminecommunicationtheoryandcasestudiesinordertogain insightintothefactorsthataffecthumancommunications.Itaimstoimprovestudents communication skills and effectiveness, and give them skills that will enhance the quality of their relationships. The course also offers strategies for managing interpersonalconflicts.

SPAN 300

Spanish I, 3 credits
Prerequisite(s):Juniorstanding This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Spanish language through the studyofvocabulary,grammar,andculture.Studentswilldevelopbasiclanguageskillsin asocioculturallyfunctionalapproach.

SPAN 301

Spanish II, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):SPAN300 Students will learn more about the structure of modern Spanish and further develop theirlanguageskillsinasocioculturallyfunctionalapproach.

SWET 321

Software Engineering, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):SeniorStanding This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and methodologies of largescale software development. Students learn about the theory and practice of software engineering and work as part of a team on a full lifecycle software project thatincludesplanning,softwarespecification,softwaredesign,coding,inspections,and testing.

SWET 324

Software Design and Architectures, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):SWET341 Software design process and its models, representations of design/architecture, software architectures and design plans, design methods, design state assessment, designqualityassurance,designverification.

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Software Testing and Quality Assurance, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):SWT324,SWET441 Systematic testing of software systems; unit, integration and system level testing; softwareverification;codeinspections;useofmetrics;qualityassurance;measurement and prediction of software reliability; software maintenance; software reuse and reverseengineering.

SWET 341

System Analysis and Design, 3 credits

EquivalenttoBCOP371 Introduction to system analysis methods, systems design and construction, system implementation,andCrosslifecycleactivitiesandskills.

SWET 399

CO OP Work Experience,3 credits

Prerequisite(s):CheckCOOPSWETrequirements,ENGL212 The first COOP work experience is designed to provide students with a ten weeks full time work term in business, industry or government. The main thrust of this course is the opportunity to put into practice the major aspects of the students education. Special emphasis will be placed on assessing the attitude and work ethics of the co oping student. Students will be encouraged to network in the industry and to participateinprofessionalorganizations.

SWET 412

Design and Implementation of Software for the Web,3 credits

Students learn how to develop software for web applications. It mainly deals with the concepts of clientserver computing; the theories of usable graphical user interfaces; andthemodelsofwebbasedinformationretrievalandprocessing.

SWET 419

Software Construction, 3 credits

This course involves indepth software construction using a modern, objectoriented languagewithsupportforgraphicaluserinterfacesandcomplexdatastructures.

SWET 420

Software Requirements Analysis and Specification, 3 credits

A comprehensive study of the methods, tools, notations, and validation processes for analyzing,specifying,prototyping,andmaintainingsoftwarerequirements.

SWET 421

Software Design,3 credits

Students study about largescale architectural design concepts and methods of software systems. This course also provides an introduction to basic design concepts andnotations,andacomparisonofseveraldesignmethods.

SWET 426

Software Project Laboratory, 3 credits

This course involves students in requirements analysis, design, implementation, and managementofasoftwaredevelopmentproject.

SWET 427

Formal Methods and Models in Software Engineering,3credits

This course introduces the formal mechanisms for specifying, validating, and verifying software systems via algebraic and abstract model specifications. Formal methods are integrated with existing programming languages. Applications are made according to: requirementsanalysis,testing,safetyanalysis,andobjectorientedapproaches.

SWET 430

Software Engineering Economics,3 credits

An indepth study of quantitative models of the software lifecycle and cost effectiveness analysis in software engineering. Students learn how to analyze multiple

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SWET 431

Object Oriented Design Patterns, 3 credits

An examination of the principles of objectoriented design through design patterns. Students learn how to choose the appropriate objectoriented structure after developing the software system requirements. They also develop the ability to create designpatternsinthelogicviewofthesoftwaresystem.

SWET 432

User Interface Design and Development, 3 credits

This course mainly deals with the principles of user interface design, development, and programming. Also covers the design of menu system, command language, icon and window,graphical,andwebbaseduserinterfaces.

SWET 441

Human Computer Interaction, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):SWET321 This course will cover the design, prototyping, and evaluation of user interfaces to computers.Itcoversmanytopicsincluding:humancapabilities(e.g.,visualandauditory perception, memory, mental models, and interface metaphors), interface technology (e.g., input and output devices, interaction styles, and common interface paradigms), interfacedesignmethods(e.g.,usercentereddesign,prototyping,anddesignprinciples and rules), and interface evaluation (e.g., software logging, user observation, benchmarksandexperiments).

SWET 445

Component Based Software Development,3 credits

An exploration of the concepts and foundations of software component and componentbased software. Also a detailed study of the engineering principles of modeling,designing,implementing,testing,anddeployingcomponentbasedsoftware.

SWET 451

Client Server Computing, 3 credits

Web technologies; characteristics of web servers; role of client computers; nature of the clientserver relationship; web protocols; support tools for website creation and webmanagement;developingInternetinformationservers.

SWET 453

Web Page Authoring and Design, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC222 This course will address the organization of the Internet, addressing, routing, DNS, and use of Internet applications. It will review such applications as FTP, telnet, and advanced web searching methodology. This course covers Web page authoring and design techniques using both HTML and WYSIWYG authoring software. Students will study, create, and refine web pages online as well as create web graphics. Lastly, legal andethicalissuesrelatedtotheInternetandemergingtechnologiesarediscussed.

SWET 454

Computer and Network Security,3 credits

Cryptography review and cryptographic protocols, secure electronic transactions, authentication and authorization certificates, security of agentbased systems, electronicpaymentsystems,intellectualpropertyprotection,andsecuretimestamping andnotarization.

SWET 461

Hardware Software Interfacing, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):COSC451 This is an introduction to microcomputers and microcontrollers, effect of the microprocessor on the system, memory, and microcomputer input/output methods.

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SWET 490

Senior Project, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):ENGL212 This is a whole year graduation project directed on individual problems and research. Eachstudentwillhavetocompleteitinher/hisemphasisarea.

SWET 498

Special Topics, 3 credits

Prerequisite(s):UpperJuniorStanding Aspecialtopicscourseisdefinedbasedoncurrenttrendsanddepartmentalspecial interests.Itmayincorporatetechnicalseminars,advancedreadingsandspecialprojects uponthediscretionofthedepartment.

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Dr.RidaNuwayhid,Professor,Dean Dr.MohamadTaha,AssociateProfessor,AssistantDeanforAcademicsatRHUBekaa Dr.AhmadChaaban,Professor,Chair,MechanicalandMechatronicsDepartment Dr.UsamaFarroukh,Professor,Chair,ElectricalandComputerDepartment Dr.RiadAlWardany,AssistantProfessor,Chair,CivilandEnvironmentalDepartment Dr.AbdulRahmanA.Arkadan,Professor Dr.TouficHijazi,Professor Dr.AhmadElHajj,AssociateProfessor Dr.MirvatAbdallah,AssistantProfessor Dr.MohamadDiab,AssistantProfessor Dr.JadKozaili,AssistantProfessor Dr.BassamMoslem,AssistantProfessor Dr.MaherElRafei,AssistantProfessor Dr.DinaSerhal,AssistantProfessor Mr.NizarAlAwar,Lecturer Dr.AbirElAbed,Lecturer Dr.RabihDib,Lecturer Dr.CharbelFares,Lecturer Dr.BilalGhazal,Lecturer Dr.AliHarmouch,Lecturer Dr.HadiJomaa,Lecturer Dr.FouadA.K.Kasti,Lecturer Dr.AymanKhalil,Lecturer Dr.AhmadLegha,Lecturer Dr.SouheilMatar,Lecturer Dr.AhmadMechaymech,Lecturer Dr.MaherSabbah,Lecturer Dr.FadiTaychouri,Lecturer Mr.ImadAbdelBaki,Instructor Mr.NidalHakam,Instructor Mr.JihadKaassamani,Instructor Mr.RabihElKhatib,Instructor Mr.RamiKhateeb,Instructor Mr.MajdiMackieh,Instructor Mr.GeorgesNasr,Instructor Ms.NancySalloum,Instructor

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Dr.MahmoudHalablab,Professor,Dean Dr.AbdulRahmanM.Arkadan,AssistantProfessor,AssistantDeanforAcademicsatRHUNorth Dr.MohammadZahran,AssociateProfessor Dr.MohamadElAbed,AssistantProfessor Dr.HousamSalami,AssistantProfessor Ms.RanaSaad,Lecturer Ms.SereneSrouji,Lecturer Dr.RashadAouf,Lecturer Dr.SajaBorghol,Lecturer Dr.HadiJomaa,Lecturer Dr.AliKanso,Lecturer Dr.WalidMaouche,Lecturer Dr.MohamadMuhieddine,Lecturer Dr.SaeedRaheel,Lecturer Dr.AliSalami,Lecturer Dr.MohamadWehbi,Lecturer Dr.NadineZbib,Lecturer Ms.RenaKaranouh,Instructor Mr.GhassanSafi,Instructor

DEPARTMENTOFLANGUAGESANDHUMANITIES
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