Contents. Graduate Catalogue Graduate Catalogue

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1 4 Contents Contents 5 Contents Academic Calendar Board of Trustees/Trustees Emeriti/International Advisory Council University Administration The University...25 Statement of Accreditation Status (SAS) Mission Statement History Location and Climate Academic Services Archaeological Museum Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Office of Information Technology (OIT) IT Academic Core Processes and Systems AUBnet Intranet and Internet Services Computer Labs Help Desk Medical Center IT Medical Center Processes and Systems Libraries Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) Office of University Advancement Admissions...33 Graduate Studies Graduate Council Areas in Which Graduate Study Is Offered Master s Degrees PhD Degrees Combined Degree Programs Application Procedures English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR) Further Requirements Admission Admission to Master s Programs Admission to the Master s Degree Programs Admission as a Regular Student Admission on Probation Admission as Prospective Graduate Student (FAFS, FAS, and FEA) Requirements for a Dual Masters Degrees Admission to PhD Programs Admission for Students Holding a Master s Degree Admissions for Students Holding Bachelor s Degree Admission as a Non-degree Graduate Student Admission as a Visiting Graduate Student Deferred Registration of Admitted Students General University Academic Information...47 Academic Rules and Regulations Academic Advisers Academic Dishonesty Plagiarism Correct Use of Language Attendance Attendance Policy Classes and Laboratories Examinations and Quizzes Leave of Absence Category of Students Full-Time Status Auditing Courses Full-Time Status for University Graduate Assistants and Graduate Research Assistants Registration Requirements Cross-Registration Courses and Grades Course Loads Graduate Level Courses Prerequisite Courses Change of Grade Policy Incompletes Transfer of Credits Transfer of Credits into a Master s Degree Program Transfer of Credits from One Master s Degree to Another Calculation of the GPA Transfer of Credits into a PhD Degree Program Change of Major within Faculty and Interfaculty Transfer Academic Standing of Student Working for a Master s Degree Good Standing Probation and Removal of Probation Students Admitted on Probation Students placed on probation during regular status residency Dismissal Requirements for the Master s Degree Course Requirements Language Requirements (Other than English) Residence Requirements Comprehensive Examination Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Animal Care Committee (ACC) Requirements Supervision of Master s Thesis or Project Thesis Proposal Thesis Format Thesis Defense Project and Project Defense Deposit of the Project/Thesis in the Library Master s Degree Graduation Requirements Academic Standing of Student Working for PhD Degree Good Standing... 61

2 6 Contents Contents 7 Probation and Removal of Probation Dismissal Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Program of Study Regular PhD Track Course Requirements for Students Holding Master s Degrees Accelerated PhD Track Course Requirements for Students Holding Bachelor Degrees Language Requirements (Other than English) Residence Requirements PhD Qualifying Exam Admission to Candidacy Supervision of Doctoral Thesis PhD Thesis Committee PhD Thesis Proposal Qualifying Exam Part II: Defense of Thesis Proposal Institutional Review Board (IRB)/ Animal Care Committee (ACC) Requirements PhD Thesis Format PhD Thesis Defense Deposit of the Thesis in the Library PhD Degree Graduation Requirements Disclosure of Student Records Graduation Requirements Commencement Exercises Names on Diplomas and Degrees Recognition of AUB Degrees by the Lebanese Ministry of Education Medical Record National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Medical Branch Health Insurance Plan (HIP) Passports and Visas Payment of Fees Study Abroad for Graduate AUB Students Fees and Expenses...73 Payment of Fees Withdrawals Financial Aid...75 Need-Based Financial Aid Grants U.S. Federal Student Loans Student Work-Study Graduate Assistantships Office of Student Affairs...77 Student Activities Counseling Career and Placement Services University Sports Student Housing Bursary Program Work-Study Program Office of International Programs (OIP)...83 Passports, Visas, and Residence Permits International Student Services Study Abroad/Student Exchange OIP Resources for Faculty Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS)...87 Officers of the Faculty Historical Background Mission...88 Vision Graduate Programs Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AVSC)...90 Vision Mission Graduate Programs MS in Animal Science MS in Poultry Science Agricultural Sciences (AGSC)...94 Graduate Programs MS in Agricultural Economics MS in Irrigation MS in Plant Protection MS in Plant Science Nutrition and Food Sciences (NFSC)...99 Graduate Programs MS in Nutrition MS in Food Technology Landscape Design and Ecosystem Management (LDEM) Graduate Programs The Environment and Sustainable Development Unit (ESDU) Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Officers of the Faculty Historical Background Mission Vision Graduate Study Admission as a Regular Graduate Student Admission as a Graduate Student on Probation Admission as a Prospective Graduate Student Arabic and Near Eastern Languages MA in Arabic Language and Literature Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language and Literature Course Descriptions Biology MS in Biology PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology

3 8 Contents Contents 9 Course Descriptions Sample Student Programs of Study Chemistry MS in Chemistry Course Descriptions Computer Science MS in Computer Science Course Descriptions Economics MA in Economics MA in Financial Economics Electives (two courses: 6 credits) Transfers between the Two Programs Education MA in Education Prerequisites Requirements Course Descriptions English MA in English Geology MS in Geology Course Descriptions History and Archaeology MA in History Curriculum Doctor of Philosophy in Arab and Middle Eastern History Curriculum MA in Archaeology Mathematics MA or MS in Mathematics MA or MS in Statistics Course Descriptions Philosophy MA in Philosophy Physics MS in Physics Doctor of Philosophy in Theoretical Physics Course Descriptions Political Studies and Public Administration (PSPA) MA in Political Studies/MA in Public Administration Course Descriptions Psychology MA in General Psychology MA in Clinical Psychology Course Descriptions Sociology, Anthropology, and Media Studies MA in Anthropology MA in Sociology Course Descriptions MA in Media Studies Course Descriptions The Anis Makdisi Program in Literature (AMPL) Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies (CAMES) 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) Kamal A. Shair Central Research Science Laboratory (KAS CRSL) Graduate Program in Computational Science (GPCS) Institute of Financial Economics (IFE) Science and Mathematics Education Center (SMEC) University Preparatory Program (UPP) The Zaki Nassif Program for Music (ZNMP) The Writing Center Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) Officers of the School Professional Administrators Program Directors Center Director International Board of Overseers Middle East Advisory Board The Finance, Accounting, and Managerial Economics Track The Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship Track The Business Information and Decision Systems Track History and Overview The First AUB Faculty to Be Named Accreditation Our Vision Our Mission Ethics and Integrity at OSB Organization and Governance Graduate Programs The Executive MBA Program Philosophy Admission to the Program Program Outline The Curriculum Program Delivery Academic Policies Executive MBA Courses

4 10 Contents Contents 11 The MBA Program Philosophy Admission to the Program Program Outline Program Delivery Academic Policies MBA Courses The Masters in Finance (MF) Program Admission to the Program Program Outline Academic Policies MFIN Courses The Masters in Human Resource Management (MHRM) Program Philosophy Admission to the Program Program Outline Academic Policies MHRM courses Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (FEA) Officers of the Faculty Historical Background Mission Graduate Programs Master s Degree Programs Deadlines Process of Admission Regulations for Master s Students Taking Undergraduate Courses Curricula and Courses Courses Open to Students from Other Faculties Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs Criteria for Regular Admission to PhD Programs Criteria for Admission to the Accelerated PhD Programs Financial Support Available to Graduate Students Professional Diploma Program in Green Technologies (ProGreen).252 General Description of the Pro-Green Diploma Program 252 Objectives of the Pro-Green Diploma Program 252 Eligibility Admissions Requirements Language Requirements Pro Green Program Structure and Degree Requirements Course Requirements Core Courses Specialization Courses Elective Courses Course Loads, Credit Transfer and Sample Program Course Descriptions Architecture and Design Graduate Programs Master of Urban Design (MUD) Master of Urban Planning and Policy (MUPP) General Information Mission Statements Program Structure Program Agenda Admission Qualifications Course Descriptions Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Programs Master of Engineering and Master of Science Programs Doctor of Philosophy Programs Master of Engineering (ME) Major: Civil Engineering (CE) Major: Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (EWRE) Master of Science (MS), Major: Environmental Technology (ET) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) PhD in Civil Engineering (CE) PhD Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (EWRE) Course Descriptions Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Programs Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering Course Descriptions Mechanical Engineering General Information Master of Engineering (ME), Major: Mechanical Engineering Master of Engineering, Major Applied Energy Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Specialization: Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Program Master of Engineering (ME), Major: Chemical Engineering Master of Science (MS), Major: Chemical Engineering Course Descriptions Engineering Management Program General Information Requirements for Admission Course Descriptions Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Officers of the Faculty Historical Background Accreditation Mission Vision Graduate Programs Admission Graduation Requirements

5 12 Contents Contents 13 Academic Rules and Regulations Master of Science in Epidemiology, Master of Science in Population Health and Master of Science in Environmental Sciences (Major: Environmental Health) Credit Load Master of Public Health Program Credit Load Policy on Course Registration Policy on Changing Concentration Policy on Exemption Policies on Transfer of Credits Procedure for Exemption and Transfer of Credits Probation Curricula Master of Public Health Master of Science in Epidemiology Master of Science in Population Health Master of Science in Environmental Sciences Interdisciplinary Courses Interdepartmental Courses Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership (EMHCL) Admission Requirements Program Outline Program Delivery Academic Rules and Regulations Course Descriptions Scholars in HeAlth Research Program (SHARP) Background Mission SHARP Summer Certificate Program Curriculum SHARP Master of Sciences in Health Research Curriculum Course Descriptions Environmental Health Epidemiology and Population Health Health Promotion and Community Health Health Management and Policy Center for Research on Population and Health (CRPH) Outreach and Practice Unit (OPU) Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center (FM/AUBMC) Officers of the Faculty Historical Background Mission Vision Program Outline Admission Graduation Requirements Dean s Honor List Academic Rules and Regulations Attendance Language Requirement Promotions and Deficiencies Graduate Study in the Basic Medical Sciences, PhD in Biomedical Science MS Disciplines Admission to MS Programs Courses and Thesis Requirements PhD Program Mission Program Objectives PhD Disciplines Academic Governance Admission Requirements Financial Support Program Requirements Core Courses Course Descriptions PhD Thesis Requirements Graduation Requirements Curricula Interdepartmental Teaching Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiological Sciences Anesthesiology Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Dermatology Diagnostic Radiology Emergency Medicine Experimental Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology Family Medicine Internal Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Ophthalmology Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Master of Science in Orthodontics Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Pharmacology and Toxicology Psychiatry Radiation Oncology Surgery Scholars in HeAlth Research Program (SHARP) Background Mission SHARP Summer Certificate Program Curriculum

6 14 Contents Contents 15 SHARP Master of Sciences in Health Research Curriculum Course Descriptions Rafic Hariri School of Nursing Officers of the School Faculty Historical Background Mission Vision Admission MSN Tracks Graduation Requirements Academic Rules and Regulations Transfer of Credits Supervision, Courses, and Grades Probation and Dismissal Comprehensive Examination Thesis/Project Specific Requirements for the Master s Degree Curriculum Course Descriptions Division of University Interdisciplinary Programs (DUIP) Officers of the Faculty Background Mission Objectives Master of Science Degree Program in Energy Studies Educational Goals and Program Learning Outcomes Admissions Requirements Degree Requirements Credit Summary Required Core Courses Sample Program Graduate Requirements Course Descriptions Master Degree Programs in Environmental Sciences General Information Criteria for Admission Comprehensive Examination Degree Requirements Masters of Science in Environmental Sciences Suggested Curriculum Course Descriptions Interdisciplinary Research Centers and Programs Interdisciplinary Research Centers and Programs AUB Nature Conservation Center (NCC) Center for Advanced Mathematical Sciences (CAMS) Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service (CCECS) The Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI) Interfaculty Graduate Neuroscience Program (IGNP) Interfaculty Graduate Nutrition Program (GNP) Continuing Education Center (CEC) Officers of the Center Background Mission Vision Programs of Study General Criteria for Admission Graduation Requirements for Certificate and Diploma Programs Certificate Programs Diploma Programs Certificate and Diploma Programs Course Descriptions Non-Certificate Courses Public Workshops Scholarships and Awards The AUB Summer Program for AUB Alumni Children (SPAAC) University for Seniors CEC Rules and Regulations Endowed Faculty Chairs, Academic Centers, Programs, Institutes; Scholarships, Hardships, Fellowships; Awards; Research Funds Endowed Faculty Chairs Academic Centers, Programs and Institutes Scholarships and Hardship Grants Fellowships University Prizes and Awards Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Faculty of Arts and Sciences Faculty of Engineering and Architecture Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine Suliman S. Olayan School of Business Current and Endowed Research Funds Faculty List Deans Emeriti Professors Emeriti Faculty Members Index

7 16 Academic Calendar Academic Calendar Academic Calendar May 19 Registration for Med. III, and Med. IV June 2 Academic year begins for Med. III, and Med. IV June 2 6 Payment of fees for Med. III, and Med. IV June 9 August 1 Submission of applications for deferral of payment for Fall 2014 for all current registered students, and new sophomore/first year students. Application available on the website June 30 Deadline for payment of commitment fee for new students July 1 August 20 Submission of documents for all new undergraduate students (except Medicine) July 18 September 9 Payment of fees for Fall 2014 for current students July Id Al Fitr, holiday. No classes August 12 Registration for Med. I, and Med. II students August Registration for FM graduate students August 15 Orientation for Medicine I students August Submission of applications for deferral of payment for Fall 2014 for old returning, new students coming from abroad, new graduates, new freshman students, not working for a degree and transfer students. Application available on the website August 18 Academic year begins for Med. I, Med. II, and FM graduate students August Payment of fees for Med. I, Med. II, and FM graduate students August 20 Deadline for submission of all official required documents August Orientation for all new students. Office of Student Affairs August Advising for all new and old returning students August 25 Classes begin for Med. I, and FM graduate students. August 26 Visiting International student pre-orientation program for all students from abroad. Office of International Programs August 28 Payment of fees for Fall 2014 for new students September 9 August 28 September 3 Online course registration for all new and old returning students according to the registration guide September 1 3 Phase II online registration for continuing students for Fall 2014 (except Medicine) Fall Term September 3 Fall 2014 Semester begins for all faculties except Medicine September 4 9 Change of schedule for the Fall 2014 semester (Drop and Add) September 8 Opening Ceremony September Late payment of fees for all students September 22 Set financial holds for all students who did not settle their financial account (Office of the Comptroller) September 24 Cancel registration for all students who did not settle their fees October 3 October 4 6 October 25 November 3 November 7 November November 13 January 14 November 17 January 2 November 22 December 1 December December13 Deadline for submitting NSSF declaration for the academic year Al-Adha, holiday, No classes Hijra New Year, holiday. No classes Ashoura, holiday. No classes Last day for withdrawal from courses for the Fall 2014 semester Spring 2015 semester advising for continuing students Spring 2015 semester online course registration for continuing students Inter-faculty online transfer applications for the Spring 2015 semester Independence Day, holiday. No Classes Founder s Day. Classes will be held Reading Period for the Fall 2014 semester Fall 2014 examinations begin December Submission of applications for deferral of payment for the Spring 2015 semester for all current registered students. Application available on the website December 22 First 2014 semester ends for all Faculties except Medicine December 23 Christmas and New Year vacation January 1 January 2 Prophet s Birthday, holiday. No classes January 3 15 Payment of fees for continuing students for the Spring 2015 semester January 6 Armenian Christmas, holiday. No classes January Submission of applications for deferral of payment for the Spring 2015 semester for new and old returning. Application available on the website January Submission of official documents for all new students for the Spring 2015 semester January Late payment for continuing students for Spring 2015 January 16 International student pre-orientation program for students coming from abroad. Office of International Programs January New students orientation. Office of Student Affairs January 19 March 6 Inter-faculty online transfer applications for the Fall Term 2015 January Spring advising and online course registration for all new students January Payment of fees for new students Spring Term 2015 January 26 Spring 2015 semester begins for all Faculties except Medicine January Change of schedule for Spring 2015 semester January 29 February 5 Late payment of fees for new students for the Spring 2015 February 9 St. Maroun s Day, holiday. No Classes February13 Deadline for submitting NSSF Declaration for the second semester March 25 Annunciation Day, holiday. No classes April 2 Last day for withdrawal from courses for the Spring 2015 semester

8 18 Academic Calendar April 3 6 Easter vacation-latin, holiday. No classes April Easter vacation-greek Orthodox, holiday. No classes April Advising for continuing students for the Summer 2015, and Fall 2015 April Online registration for continuing students for the Summer 2015 April 23 August 14 Fall 2015 semester Phase I online course registration for continuing students April 30 Academic year ends for Med. II May 1 Labor Day, holiday. No classes May 8 10 Reading Period for the Spring 2015 semester May 11 Spring 2015 semester examinations begin May 16 Second semester ends for all faculties except Medicine May Submission of official documents, advising and registration for all new students for Summer 2015 May 19 Spring 2015 semester ends for all Faculties except Medicine May Payment of fees for the Summer 2015 May 27 June 5 Late Payment for the Summer 2015 May 29 Academic year ends for Med. III and Med. IV May 29 Commencement Exercises (Graduate) May 30 Commencement Exercises (Undergraduate) Summer 2015 June 1 Classes begin for Summer 2015 for all faculties except Medicine June 2 5 Change of schedule for the Summer Term (Drop and Add) June 29 Academic year ends for Med. I July 3 Last day for withdrawal from courses for the Summer 2015 July Id Al Fitr, holiday. No classes July Reading Period for Summer 2015 July Summer 2015 final examinations for all Faculties except Medicine, Agricultural and Food Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Sciences July 24 Classes end for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Sciences July 27 August 15 Summer 2015 final examinations for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Sciences August 15 Assumption Day. Holiday. No classes Graduate Catalogue