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CATALOGUE 2016-2017 ce to ervi C S ty rea ocie I tiv S nno it va y ti & on y it Our Vision n u m t The Higher Colleges of Technology is the i A m r c i leading applied higher education institution in o c p C empowering generations to contribute to the o S u shaping of the future of the UAE. n t a b i l Our Mission i t y Provide applied higher education to equip generations with knowledge, skills and competencies that meet international standards and the future needs of the R UAE industry and society. y e it s r p g e te ct In Excellence HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY 20162016 -- 20172017 CATALOGUECATALOGUE Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication at the time of going to press; however, HCT reserves the right to alter any programme or course. Students should check for any amendments prior to enrolment. All amendments or updates will be published in the official online version at www.hct.ac.ae Compiled by Central Academic and Student Services. Copyright@2016 Higher Colleges of Technology HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY HCT Catalogue 2016/2017 4 HCT Catalogue | 2016-2017 HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR HCT Catalogue 2016/2017 As the Higher Colleges of Technology develops and grows in its 29th year of operation, the focus in this 2016-17 academic year will undoubtedly be a dedicated commitment to providing our students with the highest quality, job-relevant, applied and technical education. This will enable us to nurture the next generation of work-ready graduates and allow us to maintain our mission to be the UAE’s, and the region’s, top-ranked higher education institution in this field. The HCT is grateful to have the committed and continuous support and patronage of our nation’s leaders, and we greatly appreciate their guidance and leadership which have helped the HCT to become a model of educational effectiveness and achievement; renowned for providing highly skilled and well-prepared graduates. This catalogue reflects the directives and initiatives of our nation’s leadership, such as being aligned to the UAE Vision 2020, which seeks to expand and enrich the UAE’s reputation as a knowledge society. This catalogue provides an extensive list of programmes and courses offered by the HCT’s core academic Divisions, covering a broad range of industry-relevant fields of study which will appeal to many young Emiratis eager to pursue post-secondary studies. This publication also contains details of the Foundations, General Studies and Emirati and Arabic courses which will greatly assist many HCT students as they pursue the next phase of their education. This comprehensive guide is designed to assist every HCT student, and those considering HCT for their post-secondary studies, to gain the maximum benefit from their time at our campuses, experiencing a complete and holistic education. This information will enable the students to reach their full potential and ultimately make worthwhile contributions to the UAE, as well as their respective workplaces and communities. To all students undertaking studies at our campuses across the nation, I extend my best wishes throughout the forthcoming year of learning and growth, knowledge acquisition, experiences and achievements. Mohammad Omran Al Shamsi Chancellor Higher Colleges of Technology HCT Catalogue | 2016-2017 5 HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY HCT Catalogue 2016/2017 6 HCT Catalogue | 2016-2017 HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY MESSAGE FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR HCT Catalogue 2016/2017 I am pleased to introduce the Higher Colleges of Technology’s academic catalogue for the 2016-2017 academic year, which will be a comprehensive aid for new and existing HCT students and their families; faculty and staff members; and for our industry partners the broader community. This complete catalogue fully details the programmes and courses in each of the academic and supporting Divisions offered this year by HCT’s campuses across the UAE. It also provides our students with valuable information and important dates about the HCT’s operational structures, policies, rules and regulations, its learning model and the services and resources it provides across all campuses. The diversity of programmes offered in this catalogue indicates that the HCT is keeping pace with the needs of the United Arab Emirates’ economy, providing highly qualified and work-ready graduates. We will continue with these endeavours to meet the requirements of UAE society, and particularly employers, by offering the best quality, career-oriented academic, technical and training programmes. To achieve this we must ensure that all our courses are linked to industry needs and standards, no matter what the field, thus ensuring our students are receiving the appropriate experience in their field of choice so that they can seamlessly fit into the workplace. This vision is embedded in our five-year HCT 2.0 initiative, which strives to empower students with the 21st century skills needed to succeed in today’s globalized workplaces. As part of these processes HCT is progressing well with the accreditation of its core academic disciplines, such as with the CAA and ABET accreditation in a number of Computer Information Science and Engineering Technology courses. As an integral part of the HCT 2.0 Strategic Plan, we are well advanced with our plans to provide students with a Hybrid Education Model, giving them the choice of academic or applied streams of study. This model will allow us to provide our students with in-demand courses that will meet the needs of industry and employers. We are pleased to provide details of the many varied and exciting educational opportunities found in this catalogue, to enable our students to fully plan and prepare for their future careers. I wish all HCT students great success, discovery and enjoyment in their studies throughout the year, as they strive for excellence in all that they undertake. Dr Abdullatif Al Shamsi Vice Chancellor Higher Colleges of Technology HCT Catalogue | 2016-2017 7 HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY Preface This catalogue is divided into three sections. In the first section, an overview of the HCT is provided, including its history and status in the current educational climate of the United Arab Emirates. Information is also provided about HCT’s governance and organisational structures (including a high-level organisational chart) and the key accrediting and benchmarking groups that ensure high quality academic programmes. This section concludes with an overview of the academic framework and the learning resources and services that support HCT students. The second section provides more detailed information about admission to the HCT, its regulations, academic policies and procedures. It also includes key information about academic progression at HCT, grading, graduation and student conduct. A more complete statement of HCT Academic regulations and policies is published online at http://www.hct.ac.ae. The online catalogue may also contain any addenda HCT Catalogue 2016/2017 for updated policies. The third section provides information about programmes offered at HCT, the ideal semester and course descriptions. Included in this section is information about the programme learning outcomes or goals, and the programme length. This section also provides a detailed overview of individual programmes, including the required core courses, electives and General Studies courses, along with the credit units for each course. In some programmes, the courses and credit units required to graduate with a particular major in a discipline are also provided. 8 HCT Catalogue | 2016-2017 HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY Contents Academic Calendar 10 PROGRAMMES Religious and Public Holidays 11 Applied Communications 53 Business 61 OVERVIEW OF THE HCT 15 Computer Information Science 95 Governance and Organisation 16 Education 113 HCT Overall Organisation Chart 18 Engineering Technology and Science 121 Accreditation and Benchmarking 21 Health Sciences 187 Academic Framework 24 Military and Security 221 HCT Catalogue 2016/2017 Academic Learning Resources 27 Foundations 245 HCT Services and Resources for Students 28 General Studies 249 ACADEMIC POLICIES APPENDIX Key Terminology 32 Course Descriptions 256 Academic Programme 33 Admission and Enrolment 35 Registry 39 Student Support Services 44 Awards 48 HCT Catalogue | 2016-2017 9 HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY Academic Calendar 2016-2017 Sunday 21 August 2016 – Thursday 1August 2017* Fall Semester 2016 Sun 21 Aug – Thu 15 Dec 2016 Faculty report Sun 14 Aug 2016 Classes start Sun 21 Aug 2016 Last day to add courses Thu 25 Aug 2016 Last day to drop courses Thu 25 Aug 2016 Last day to withdraw from a semester length course Thu 13 Oct 2016 without penalty Last day to submit appeal for reinstatement after Thu 20 Oct 2016 academic dismissal for Spring 2017 Last day of classes Wed 7 Dec 2016 HCT Catalogue 2016/2017 Assessment period Thu 8 – Thu 15 Dec 2016 Announcement of final grades and Academic Thu 22 Dec 2016 Standing Semester break for students Sun 18 Dec 2016 – Thu 5 Jan 2017 (Classes start Sun 08 Jan) Semester break for faculty Tue 20 Dec 2016 – Tue 3 Jan 2017 (Faculty report Wed 4 Jan) Professional development days Wed 4 Jan – Thu 5 Jan 2017 Spring Semester 2017 Sun 8 Jan – Wed 17 May 2017 Faculty report Wed 4 Jan 2017 Classes start Sun 8 Jan 2017 Last day to add courses Thu 12 Jan 2017 Last day to drop courses Thu 12 Jan 2017 Last day to withdraw from a semester length course Thu 2 Mar 2017 without penalty Last day to submit