Academic Calendar Board of Trustees/Trustees Emeriti/International Advisory Council University Administration

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1 4 Contents Contents Academic Calendar Board of Trustees/Trustees Emeriti/International Advisory Council University Administration The University Statement of Accreditation Status (SAS) Mission Statement History Location and Climate Academic Services Academic Computing Center Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Computing and Networking Services AUBnet Intranet and Internet Services Computer Labs Medical Center Information Systems Medical Center The Archaeological Museum Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) Office of Communications Libraries Admissions Application Procedures Admission to Undergraduate Study Deadlines for Undergraduate Applications English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR) Intensive English Course University Preparatory Program Early Admission Transfer from Other Universities Credit for University Work Done at the Secondary Level Admission of Special Students Not Working for a Degree Admission as a Visiting (Exchange) Undergraduate Student Admission of University Employees Admission to the Summer Session Admission to Non-Degree and Other Programs Readmission/Reactivation Deferred Registration of Admitted Students Requirements of Admitted Students for Registration Secondary School Certificate/Diploma Requirements for Registration and the Classes to Which They Admit Admitting Certificates and the Classes to Which They Admit Informal Education Preparation Certificate and Class Chart General Certificate of Education (GCE) and Oxford or Cambridge Higher Certificate International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)... 46

2 Contents 5 General University Academic Information Academic Advisers Attendance Categories of Students Course Loads Correct Use of Language Plagiarism Dean s Honor List Directed Study Disclosure of Student Records General Education Requirements English Proficiency Grading System Graduation Dual Degree Change of Grade Policy Incompletes Majorless Status Medical Record National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Medical Branch Passports and Visas Payment of Fees Premed Requirements Probation Recognition of AUB Degrees by the Lebanese Ministry of Education Registration Special Instructions for Arts and Science Students Regarding Course Schedules Repeating Courses Residence Requirements Transfer within the University Tutorials and Directed Study Study Abroad for Undergraduate Students Withdrawal from Courses Fees and Expenses Financial Aid Need-Based Financial Aid Grants Need-Based Student Loans Merit Scholarships Student Work-Study Graduate Assistantships Office of Student Affairs Student Activities Counseling Career and Placement Services University Sports Student Housing Bursary Program Work-Study Program... 73

3 6 Contents Office of International Programs (OIP) Passports, Visas, and Residence Permits International Student Services Study Abroad/Student Exchange OIP Resources for Faculty Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS) Officers of the Faculty Historical Background Mission Vision Undergraduate Programs Admission Requirements for BS in Nutrition and Dietetics (Coordinated Program) Requirements for Premedical Study Graduation Requirements Minors in Nutrition and Dietetics, and in Food Science and Management Minor in Food Systems Minor in Veterinary Sciences Second BS Degree Second BS Degree in Agriculture for Agribusiness Students Dual Degree Transfer of Courses Elective Courses Academic Rules and Regulations Classification and Promotion Eligibility for the Regular AREC Program Curriculum for the BS Degree in Agriculture and Diploma of Ingénieur Agricole Curriculum for the BS Degree in Landscape Design and Eco-management and Diploma of Ingénieur Agricole Curriculum for the BS Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Curriculum for the BS Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (Coordinated Program) Curriculum for the BS Degree in Food Science and Management Curriculum for the BS Degree in Veterinary Sciences Curriculum for the BS Degree in Agribusiness Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AVSC) Course Descriptions Core Courses for the BS Degree in Agriculture Elective Courses for the BS Degree in Agriculture Core Courses for the BS Degree in Veterinary Sciences Agricultural Sciences (AGSC) Course Descriptions Core Courses for the BS Degree in Agriculture Elective Courses for the BS in Agriculture Core Courses for the BS Degree in Agribusiness

4 Contents 7 Nutrition and Food Sciences (NFSC) Course Descriptions Core Courses for the BS Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Core Courses for the BS Degree in Food Science and Management Core Course for the BS Degree in Agribusiness Elective Course not for Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Science and Management Landscape Design and Ecosystem Management (LDEM) Course Descriptions Core Courses for the BS Degree in Landscape Design and Eco-management Elective Courses for the BS Degree in Landscape Design and Eco-management Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Officers of the Faculty Historical Background Mission Vision Undergraduate Programs Admission Classification of Students Full-Time Students and Maximum Credit Loads Requirements for Premedical Study Academic Rules and Regulations Regular Freshman Program University Requirements Graduation Requirements Faculty Requirements Transfers Second Degrees Dual Degree Majorless Status Minors FAS Diplomas Directed Study Tutorials Dean s Honor List Attendance and Withdrawal from Courses Examinations and Quizzes Grading System Incomplete Grades and Make-Up Examinations Academic Probation Application for Readmission Failure Summer Session Courses

5 8 Contents Arabic and Near Eastern Languages BA in Arabic Biology BS in Biology Chemistry BS in Chemistry Civilization Sequence Program (CVSP) Requirements Old Program New Program Sequence I and Sequence II Course Offerings Courses Restricted to Freshman Students Courses Supplementary to the Regular Offerings Computer Science BS in Computer Science Economics BA in Economics Education BA Education/Elementary Minor in Education Diploma Programs Teaching Diploma Programs Teaching Diploma in Elementary Education Teaching Diploma in Secondary Education Admission to the Teaching Diploma Programs Qualifications for the Teaching Diploma and Official Recognition by the Lebanese Government Diploma in Special Education Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership BA in Education Course Descriptions Methods Courses English BA in English Literature BA in English Language Communication Skills Program English Literature Program English Language Program Fine Arts and Art History Studio Arts Program Art History Program Theater Program Music Program

6 Contents 9 Geology BS in Geology History and Archaeology History BA in History Archaeology BA in Archaeology Mathematics BA or BS in Mathematics BA or BS in Applied Mathematics BA or BS in Statistics Philosophy BA in Philosophy Physics BS in Physics Political Studies and Public Administration (PSPA) Graduation Requirements Minor in PSPA Major in Political Studies Major in Public Administration Social and Behavioral Sciences BA in Psychology BA in Sociology-Anthropology Diploma Program in Media Communication Social and Behavioral Sciences (Six Minors) The Anis Makdisi Program in Literature (AMPL) The Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud Center for American Studies and Research (CASAR) Center for Behavioral Research (CBR) Center for English Language Research and Teaching (CELRT) Science and Mathematics Education Center (SMEC) University Preparatory Program (UPP) The Writing Center Zaki Nassif Music Program (ZNMP) Suliman S. Olayan School Of Business (OSB) Officers of the School International Board of Overseers Middle East Advisory Board The Finance, Accounting, and Managerial Economics Tracks The Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship Track Business Information and Decision Systems Track History and Overview

7 10 Contents Accreditation Vision Mission Ethics and Integrity Organization and Governance Undergraduate Program The BBA Program Philosophy Admission to the Program Criteria for Admission to the BBA Program Transfer into OSB Business as a Second Degree Dual Degree Business as a Minor Field of Study Academic Policies Academic Advisers Classification of Students Credit Load Internship Requirements Academic Probation Dismissal Readmission Failing and Repeating Courses Incompletes Examinations and Quizzes Cross-Registration Study Abroad Graduation Requirements Program Outline Business Requirements Non-Business, General Education Requirements Program Delivery Undergraduate Business Courses BUSS Courses FAME Track Courses Accounting Courses Finance Courses MM & E Track Courses Entrepreneurship Courses Management Courses Marketing Courses BIDS Track Courses Decision Systems Courses Management Information Systems Courses Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (FEA) Officers of the Faculty Historical Background

8 Contents 11 Mission Undergraduate Programs Admission to First Year Admission of Transfer Students Special Students Not Working for a Degree Residence Requirements General Education Program Requirements Graduation Requirements Academic Rules and Regulations Class Status Change of Major within the Faculty Minor in Applied Energy Minor in Biomedical Engineering Minor in Chemical Engineering Minor in Engineering Management Architecture and Design Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Civil and Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Specialization: Civil Engineering (CE) Bachelor of Science (BS), Specialization: Construction Engineering (ConsE) Electrical and Computer Engineering Computer and Communications Engineering Program Electrical and Computer Engineering Program Minor in Biomedical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (BE): Major Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (BE): Major Chemical Engineering Bachelor of Science (BS) Major: Chemical Engineering Minor in Chemical Engineering Engineering Management Program Minor in Engineering Management Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Officers of the Faculty Historical Background Accreditation Mission Vision Undergraduate Programs Admission Requirements Graduation Requirements Minors and Electives General Education Requirements Dual Degree

9 12 Contents Academic Rules and Regulations Full-time Students and Credit Load Promotion Curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Environmental Health Epidemiology and Population Health Health Promotion and Community Health Health Management and Policy Program of Medical Laboratory Sciences Center for Research on Population and Health (CRPH) Outreach and Practice Unit (OPU) Rafic Hariri School of Nursing Officers of the School Faculty Historical Background Mission Vision Undergraduate Program Outline Admission Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) RN-BSN Program BS/BA-BSN Accelerated Program Dual Degree Courses Graduation Requirements Licensing Academic Rules and Regulations Attendance Grading System Incomplete Grades Withdrawal from a Program Promotion Placement on the Dean s Honor List Failures and Deficiencies Repeating Courses Repeating the Year Dismissal from the School of Nursing Application for Readmission Disciplinary Action Awards Curricula Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN-BSN (Revised)

10 Contents 13 Course Descriptions Radiologic Technology Training Program General Information Admission Curriculum Course Descriptions Continuing Education Center (CEC) Officers of the Center Background Mission Vision Programs of Study General Criteria for Admission Certificate Programs Diploma Programs Non Certificate Courses Intensive Training Workshop Programs Scholarships and Awards The AUB Summer Program for AUB Alumni Children (SPAAC) University for Seniors CEC Rules and Regulations Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service (CCECS) Endowed Faculty Chairs, Student Scholarships, Fellowships, Hardships, Awards, and Research Funds Endowed Faculty Chairs Scholarships, Fellowships, and Hardship Grants University Prizes and Awards Agricultural and Food Sciences Arts and Sciences Engineering and Architecture Health Sciences Medicine Suliman S. Olayan School of Business Current and Endowed Research Funds Faculty List Emeriti Faculty Members Index...576

11 14 Academic Calendar Academic Calendar May 23 June 15 May 31-June 15 June 1 June 30 August 9 July July 18-August 5 August 8 29 August 8 September 13 August August August 22 August 30 September 14 August 30 September 1 September 5 September September September September 16 September 19 Registration for Med. III, and Med. IV Payment of fees for Med. III, and Med. IV Clerkships begin for Med. III, and Med. IV Submission of applications for deferral of payment for the first semester for all current registered students, and new sophomore/first year students. Application available on the website Fall Term (11-12) advising and (Phase II) on-line course registration for current students in all faculties except Medicine Orientation, advising and on-line registration for all new undergraduate students (excluding students coming from abroad) Payment of fees for the first semester for all current students and new sophomore/first year students (excluding new students coming from abroad) Submission of documents for new sophomore/first year students in all faculties except Medicine, and new students coming from abroad Registration for Med. I, Med. II and FM graduate students Payment of fees for Med. I, Med. II and FM graduate students Classes begin for Med. II Late payment of fees for the first semester for all current students and new sophomore/first year students (excluding new students coming from abroad) Id Al Fitr, holiday. No classes Classes begin for Med. I, and FM graduate students. Fall Term (11-12) advising and (Phase III) on-line course registration for current students in all faculties except Medicine Submission of applications for deferral of payment for the first semester for old returning, new students coming from abroad, new graduates, new freshman students, special and transfer students. Application available on the website Pre-registration for new students coming from abroad, new graduates and for new freshman students, special and transfer students, Office of Admissions, College Hall International student orientation program, for all students coming from abroad, Office of International Programs, West Hall Set registration holds for all new sophomore/first year students who did not submit their official documents

12 Academic Calendar September 19 September September September 20 September September 22 September Fall Term September 26 September September 28 October 5 October 3 October 21 November 6 8 November 22 November 26 December 5 December 6 December 6 9 December 6 December 7-February 7 December December 23 January 1 January 2 13 January 6 January 14 Set registration holds for all students who did not settle their financial account Orientation program for all new undergraduate students (including freshman students, students coming from abroad, special and transfer students) and graduate students Advising for new graduates, new students coming from abroad, new freshman, old returning, and cross registering students special and transfer students Cancel registration for all current and new sophomore students who did not settle their fees On-line course registration for new students coming from abroad, new graduates, new freshman, old returning, cross registering students, special and transfer students Cancel registration for all new sophomore students who did not submit their official documents Payment of fees for the first semester for new graduates, old returning, cross registering students, new students coming from abroad, new freshman students, special and transfer students First semester begins for all faculties except Medicine Change of schedule for the first semester (Drop and Add) Late payment of fees for the first semester for new graduates, old returning, cross registering students, new students coming from abroad, and new freshman students Opening Ceremony Deadline for submitting NSSF declaration for the academic year Al-Adha, holiday, No classes Independence Day, holiday. No Classes Hijra New Year, holiday. No classes Ashoura, holiday. No classes Founder s Day. Classes will be held Second semester advising for current students Last day for withdrawal from courses for the first semester Inter-faculty on-line transfer applications for the second semester Second semester on-line course registration for current students 10:00 p.m. Christmas and New Year vacation begins 10:00 p.m. Christmas and New Year vacation ends Submission of applications for deferral of payment for the second semester for all current registered students. Application available on the website Armenian Christmas, holiday. No classes 10:00 p.m. Classes end for all faculties except Medicine

13 16 Academic Calendar January January 17 February 8 January 19 January 24 February 10 January 31 February 1 February 1 February 4 February 6 February 6 8 February 7 10 February 7 March 19 February 9 February Spring Term 2012 February 13 February February February March 5 March 25 April 5 April 9 April 12 April 16 April 24 May 3 April 27 April 30 Reading period for the first semester Payment of fees for current students for the second semester First semester examinations begin Submission of applications for deferral of payment for the second semester for new and old returning students. Application available on the website Second semester pre-registration for new, old returning and crossregistering students First semester ends for all faculties except Medicine Prophet s Birthday, holiday. No classes International student orientation program, for all students coming from abroad, Office of International Programs. New students orientation, Office of Student Affairs Second semester advising and on-line course registration for new, old returning and cross-registering students Inter-faculty on-line transfer applications for the Fall Term St. Maroun s Day, holiday, No classes Late payment for the second semester for all current registered students Second semester begins for all faculties except Medicine Payment of fees for new students Change of schedule for the second semester (Drop and Add) Late payment for the second semester for new and old returning students Deadline for submitting NSSF Declaration for the second semester Annunciation Day, holiday. No classes 10:00 p.m. Latin Easter vacation begins 10:00 p.m. Latin Easter vacation ends 10:00 p.m. Greek Orthodox Easter vacation begins 10:00 p.m. Greek Orthodox Easter vacation ends Inter-Faculty on-line transfer applications for Summer 2012 for students applying to FAFS and OSB. Last day for withdrawal from courses for the second semester Classes end for Med. II April 30 May 3 Advising and on-line registration for current students for Summer 2012 May 1 Labor Day, holiday. No classes May Advising for current students for the Fall Term May Fall term ( ) early (Phase I) on-line course registration for current students in all faculties except Medicine May 26 10:00 p.m. Classes end for all faculties except Medicine May Reading Period for the second semester May 30 Second semester examinations begin

14 Academic Calendar May 31 June June 12 Classes end for Med. III and Med. IV Pre-registration, advising and on-line course registration for new, old returning and cross registering students for the Summer 2012 Second semester ends for all faculties except Medicine June Payment of fees for the Summer 2012 Summer 2012 June 18 Classes begin for Summer 2012 for all faculties except Medicine June Change of schedule for Summer 2012 (Drop and Add) June Late Payment for Summer 2012 June 23 Commencement exercises June 28 Classes end for Med. I July 9 10 Fall Term (12 13) advising and early (Phase II) on-line course registration for current students in all faculties except Medicine July 20 Last day for withdrawal from courses for Summer 2012 August 4 August 6 11 August 11 August August 15 10:00 p.m. Classes end for all faculties except Medicine, Agricultural and Food Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Sciences Final examinations for all faculties except Medicine, Agricultural and Food Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Sciences 10:00 p.m. Classes end for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Sciences Final examinations for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Sciences Assumption Day, holiday. No classes