American Univesity of Beirut

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For information pertaining to graduate programs offered by the various Faculties and Schools at AUB, consult 2020–21 edition of the Undergraduate Catalogue.

Information in this catalogue applies to academic year 2020–21. The university reserves the right to make changes without prior notice in programs, course offerings, academic requirements, and teaching staff as the need arises.

Student Responsibility for Catalogue Information
Students are responsible for reading the information in this catalogue. Failure to read and comply with faculty and university regulations will not exempt students from whatever penalties they may incur.

All students are assigned post office boxes and email addresses. Students are responsible for checking their post office boxes and email regularly for official announcements and information.

Beirut Address

American University of Beirut
PO Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh 1107 2020
Beirut, Lebanon
Telephone: 961-1-374374/374444/350000/340460 Fax: 961-1-744469

New York Address

American University of Beirut
3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor New York, NY 10017-2303 USA
Main Telephone: (001) 212-583-7600
Fax: (001) 212-583-7650 (Executive Office)
(001) 212-583-7651 (Development Office)

This catalogue and relevant updates can also be viewed at www.aub.edu.lb/registrar/Pages/index.aspx

Additional information about course requirements can be viewed on the online Banner Catalogue available at the AUB webpage.


AUB is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic identity, sex, gender or gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship status, political affiliation, or any legally protected characteristic in its programs or activities. This includes prohibition against sexual harassment and sexual violence as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (integrityofficer@aub.edu.lb), or Dean of Student Affairs (sao@aub.edu.lb), or Office of the President, College Hall, 5th Fl., Beirut, Lebanon, +961-1-350000. For AUB’s full policies, visit www.aub.edu.lb/titleix.

Academic CalendarÚ
13
The University Ú
22
AdmissionsÚ
31
General University Academic InformationÚ46
Fees and ExpensesÚ66
Financial AidÚ68
Office of Student AffairsÚ70
Office of International ProgramsÚ78
Faculty of Agricultural and Food SciencesÚ82
Faculty of Arts and SciencesÚ140
Suliman S. Olayan School of BusinessÚ374
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and ArchitectureÚ424
Faculty of Health Sci encesÚ584
Rafic Hariri School of NursingÚ632
Center for Civic Engagement and Community ServiceÚ734
Continuing Education CenterÚ655
Endowed Faculty Chairs, Academic Centers, Programs, Institutes; Scholarships, Hardships; Fellowships; Awards; Research FundsÚ736
Faculty ListÚ760
IndexÚ796

Contents

​Notice
2
​Academic Calendar 2022-202313
Board of Trustees
14
​Trustees Emeriti
16
​International Advisory Council
17
​University Administration 2022–23
18
​The University
​23
Accreditation
23
​Mission Statement
24
​History
25
​Location and Climate
26
​Academic Services
27
​Admissions
32
​Application Procedures
32
​Admission to Undergraduate Study
32
​Applicants for the Freshman Year
33
​Applicants to the Sophomore Year and All Other Undergraduate Programs
​34
​Deadlines for All Undergraduate Applications
​35
​Readiness for University Study in English (RUSE)
​36
​Intensive English Course
36
​University Preparatory Program
37
​Early Admission
38
​Transfer from Other Universities
38
​Credit for University Work Done at the Secondary Level
39
​Admission of Non-Degree Students
39
Admission as a Visiting (Exchange) Undergraduate Student40
Admission of University Employees40
Admission to the Summer Session40
Admission to Non-Degree and Other Programs40
Readmission/Reactivation41
​Deferred Registration of Admitted Students
41
Requirements of Admitted Students for Registration
​41
Secondary School Certificate/Diploma Requirements for Registration and the Classefor Which They Qualify​42
Admitting Certificates and the Classes for Which They Qualify43
Informal Education Preparation44
Certificate and Class Chart45
General University
Academic Information​47
Academic Advisors47
Categories of Students47
Majorless Status (Faculty of Arts and Sciences)48
General Education Requirements49
Premedical Requirements​50
Double Major/Concentration51
Dual Degree51
Second Degree52
Minor53
Registration53
Tutorials and Directed Study54
Study Abroad for Undergraduate Students54
Courses55
Attendance56
Grades57
Credit Transfer59
Transfer within the University60
Dean’s Honor List61
Probation61
Dismissal and Readmission62
Graduation63
​Recognition of AUB Degrees by the Lebanese Ministry of Education
64
Medical Record64
National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
Medical Branch​65
Health Insurance Plan (HIP)​65
Passports and Visas​66
Payment of Fees​66
Fees and Expenses​67
Payment of Fees​67
Withdrawals​68
Financial Aid​69
​Need-Based Financial Aid Grants
​69
Merit Scholarships​69
Governmental Student Aid for North American Students​70
U.S. Federal Student Loans​70
Canadian Grants and Loans​70
Office of Student Affairs​71
Student Activities​71
University Sports​72
Student Housing​73
Residence Halls​73
Career Hub​74
​Work-Study Program
​75
Counseling Center​76
Student Wellness Outreach​76
Accessible Education Office:
Disability Services and Learning Support​77
Office of International Programs​79
International Student Services​79
Visas and Residence Permits​79
Study Abroad and Student Exchange​80
OIP Resources for Faculty​81
​Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS)
​83
Historical Background​84
Mission​84
Vision​84
​Undergraduate Programs
​85
Graduation Requirements​90
Minors in Nutrition and Dietetics and Food Science and Management​91
​Minor in Agribusiness​91
Minor in Food Systems​91
Second BS Degree​92
Transfers​94
Transfer of Courses​94
Elective Courses​95
Classification and Promotion​95
Eligibility for the Regular AREC Program​96
Curricula​96
​Department of Agriculture (AGRI)
​108
Undergraduate Program​108
Course Descriptions​109
Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences (NFSC)​118
Undergraduate Program​118
Department of Landscape Design and Ecosystem Management (LDEM)​128
Undergraduate Program​128
Course Descriptions​129
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS)​140
Historical Background​140
Mission​141
Vision​141
​Undergraduate Programs
​141
Admission​142
Classification of Students​142
Full-time Students and Maximum Credit Loads​142
Requirements for Premedical Study​143
Academic Rules and Regulations​143
Summer Session​167
Course Descriptions​168
Courses Offered by Other Faculties​168
Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages​169
BA in Arabic​169
​Degree Requirements
​170
Course Descriptions​170
Department of Biology​177
BS in Biology​177
Course Descriptions​179
Department of Chemistry​187
BS in Chemistry​187
Civilization Studies Program (CVSP)​195
Mission Statement​195
Requirements​195
​Department of Computer Science
​200
Mission Statement​200
BS in Computer Science​201
BS/MS in Computer Science​201
BE in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)​201
Minor in Computer Science​201
Minor in Computational Science​201
Minor in Data Science​202
Minor in Software Development and Design​202
Minor in Gaming​202
​Degree Requirements
​202
Sample Study Plan for BS​203
Sample Study Plan for BS/MS​204
Department of Economics​213
BA in Economics​213
Course Descriptions​214
Department of Education​219
​BA in Education/Elementary
219
Degree Requirements220
Minor in Education221
BA in Education221
Diploma Programs222
Course Descriptions226
Methods Courses229
​Department of English
234
Department Course Offerings235
Undergraduate Degrees235
Degree Requirements235
Communication Skills Course Descriptions​238
Literature Course Descriptions239
Language Program246
Department of Fine Arts and Art History249
Mission Statement249
​Studio Arts Program
249
Course Descriptions250
Art History Program253
Theater Program257
Music Program259
Department of Geology263
Mission Statement​263
BS Degree in Geology264
Minor in Geology265
Course Descriptions265
Department of History and Archaeology271
History271
​Archaeology
279
Minor in Marine Sciences and Culture286
Department of Mathematics288
Mission Statement288
BA or BS in Mathematics289
Minor in Mathematics289
BA or BS in Applied Mathematics290
Minor in Applied Mathematics​290
BA or BS in Statistics291
Minor in Statistics291
Course Descriptions292
Course Descriptions298
​Department of Philosophy
303
Mission Statement303
BA in Philosophy303
Course Descriptions304
Department of Physics309
BS in Physics309
Course Descriptions311
Department of Political Studies and Public Administration (PSPA)​317
BA in Political Studies
BA in Public Administration​317
​Mission Statements
​317
Graduation Requirements​318
Transfer of Major319
Minor in PSPA319
Course Descriptions320
Department of Psychology332
BA in Psychology332
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Media Studies339
BA in Sociology and Anthropology339
BA in Media and Communication348
The Anis Makdisi Program in Literature (AMPL)358
Objectives358
Activities358
Scholarships358
​Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies (CAMES)
359
Courses359
Intensive Summer Arabic Programs360
The Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud Center for American Studiand Research (CASAR)​364
Minor in American Studies364
Courses366
Center for Language Research and Teaching (CeLRT)368
Science and Mathematics Education Center (SMEC)369
University Preparatory Program (UPP)370
Courses371
The Zaki Nassif Program for Music (ZNPM)373
Objectives373
​The Center for Arts and Humanities(Mellon Grant)
374
The Writing Center375
Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB)378
Accreditation381
​Vision381
Mission381
RADICAL Values​381
Ethics and Integrity at OSB382
Organization and Governance382
Undergraduate Program: BBA Program383
Business as a Second Degree385
Dual Degree385
Business as a Minor Field of Study385
Academic Policies386
​Program Outline
391
Program Delivery393
Program Delivery395
Program Delivery​397
Program Delivery399
Program Delivery401
Program Delivery403
Program Delivery405
​Undergraduate Business Courses
408
Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA)​428
Historical Background428
Accreditation429
Mission429
Undergraduate Programs429
Admissions430
Residence Requirements431
Academic Rules and Regulations431
Graduation Requirements431
Class Status431
Courses432
​Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program
433
Elective Courses434
Department of Architecture and Design440
Architecture441
Course Descriptions444
Minor in Urban Studies450
​Graphic Design452
Baha and Walid Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy​471
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)471
Bachelor of Science (BS)476
Minor in Chemical Engineering480
Minor in Petroleum Engineering481
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering492
Undergraduate Programs492
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
​Major: Civil Engineering
​493
Bachelor of Science (BS)495
Course Descriptions497
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering512
Undergraduate Programs512
Computer and Communications Engineering Program513
Computer Science and Engineering Program​517
Electrical and Computer Engineering Program521
Track and Minor in Artificial Intelligence525
Minor in Biomedical Engineering526
Track in Control and Robotics527
​Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM)
553
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)553
Minor in Engineering Management557
Department of Mechanical Engineering561
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)561
Mechanical Engineering Optional Tracks565
ME Focus Area in Control and Robotics​567
Course Descriptions570
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)588
Historical Background589
Accreditation589
Mission589
Vision589
​Undergraduate Programs
590
Department of Environmental Health608
Course Descriptions608
Department of Epidemiology and Population Health614
Department of Health Promotion and Community Health615
Course Description615
Department of Health Management and Policy619
Course Description619
Division of Health Professions620
Mission620
Vision620
​Program of Medical Audiology Sciences
621
Course Description621
Program of Medical Imaging Sciences625
Course Description625
Program of Medical Laboratory Sciences628
Course Description628
Center for Research on Population and Health (CRPH)632​
Center for Public Health Practice (CPHP)​633
​Knowledge to Policy Center (K2P)
634
K2P Functions and Activities634
Collaborations635
The Center for Systematic Reviews on Health Policy and Systems Research (SPARK)​636
SPARK Activities636
Collaborations636
Rafic Hariri School of Nursing (HSON)638
Historical Background639
Mission639
Vision​640
Undergraduate Program Outline640
Academic Rules and Regulations643
Awards643
Curricula647
Course Descriptions654
​Continuing Education Center (CEC)
​661
Background661
Mission661
Vision661
​General Criteria for Admission
662
Graduation Requirements for Certificate and Diploma Programs662
CEC Programs of Study663
Business and Management663
Cultural and Humanitarian Studies676
Education677
Fine Arts679
Foreign Languages685
Health Care689
Media and Communication691
Science and Technology693
Certificate and Diploma Programs Course Descriptions696​
Special Programs​726
University for Seniors731
Scholarships and Endowments732
CEC Rules and Regulations735
​Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service
738
Endowed Faculty Chairs; Academic Centers, Programs, Institutes; Student Scholarships, Hardships; Fellowships; Awards; and Research Funds
​741
Endowed Faculty Chairs741
Academic Centers, Programs, and Institutes742
Scholarships and Hardship Grants743
Fellowships756
University Prizes and Awards757
Research Funds765
Faculty List767
Deans Emeriti767
Professors Emeriti767
Faculty Members767


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