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UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

American University in Main Building 1 Georgi Izmirliev Sq. 2700, Bulgaria President’s Office: (+359 73) 888 307 Admissions: (+359 73) 888 235 Development: (+359 73) 888 366 Fax: (+359 73) 883 227

Balkanski Academic Center 54 Alexander Stamboliyski St. Skaptopara Campus Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria

AUBG - Sof ia Elieff Center for Education and Culture 1 Universitetski Park St., Studentski Grad 1700, Bulgaria Switchboard: (+359 2) 960 7910 Fax: (+359 2) 961 6010

U.S. Mailing Address: American University in Bulgaria 910 17th St., N.W. Suite 1100 Washington, D.C. 20006 www.aubg.bg 2012 - 2013 This catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication. All information, including statements of tuition and fees, course offerings, policies, and admission and graduation requirements, is subject to change without notice or obligation.

Updates after publication can be found at www.aubg.bg/catalog ACADEMIC CALENDAR TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fall 2012

Orientation Begins August 20 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY ...... 4 Classes Begin August 27 ADMISSIONS ...... 12 Student Sign-in Deadline (5:00 pm) August 29 Unification Day Holiday September 6 TUITION AND FEES ...... 18 Bulgaria Independence Day Holiday September 22 FINANCIAL AID ...... 21 Board Meeting October 19-21 Fall Break Begins October 27 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES ...... 23 National Revival Holiday November 1 STUDENT SERVICES ...... 26 Classes Resume November 5 Students' Holiday December 8 STUDENT LIFE ...... 29 Classes End December 7 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ...... 30 Final Exams Begin December 10 Final Exams End December 14 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ...... 49 State Exams December 15 MAJOR PROGRAMS ...... 58 Spring 2013 MINOR PROGRAMS ...... 77 DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE ...... 89 Orientation Begins January 9 Classes Begin January 14 COURSES ...... 90 Student Sign-in Deadline (5:00 pm) January 16 FACULTY ...... 140 Board Meeting Jan 25-27 Spring Break Begins March 2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ...... 145 Bulgarian Liberation Holiday March 3 UNIVERSITY COUNCIL ...... 147 Classes Resume March 11 Honors Convocation April 7 OFFICES AND ADMINISTRATION ...... 148 Student Faculty Research Conference April 6 INDEX ...... 154 Good Friday Holiday May 3 Orthodox Easter Monday Holiday May 6 Classes End April 24 Final Exams Begin April 27 Labor Day Holiday /Exams held/ May 1 Final Exams End May 1 St. George's Day Holiday May 6 State Exams Begin May 7 State Exams End May 9 Board Meeting May 9-11 Commencement May 12 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY Office of the Provost American University in Bulgaria Mission Statement Blagoevgrad 2700 The mission of the American University in Bulgaria is to educate students of Bulgaria outstanding potential in a community of academic excellence, diversity, and Telephone: (+359 73) 888 411 respect and to prepare them for democratic and ethical leadership in serving the Email: [email protected] needs of the region and the world. Individuals may also contact: Vision: Our Aspirations for 2015 The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education We envision a community of diverse and creative students of outstanding potential New England Association of Schools and Colleges living and learning together in an engaging and rigorous academic environment on 209 Burlington Road a campus which offers world-class academic, recreational, and residential Bedford, MA 01730-1433 facilities. Mentored by internationally respected faculty committed to the liberal Telephone: (781) 271 0022 arts tradition, graduates will be fully prepared for lives of professional E-mail: [email protected] achievement, personal fulfillment, and service. Bulgarian Accreditation Statement on Liberal Learning The American University in Bulgaria and its major programs are accredited in AUBG strives to provide its students with a liberal education - an education that Bulgaria by the National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency of the Council of nurtures both the skills needed for successful careers and an ongoing intellectual Ministers. The American University in Bulgaria is chartered as an institution of curiosity that leads to a thirst for a rewarding life and productive role in a higher education by an act of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of democratic society. A liberal education prepares students to live responsible, Bulgaria and is authorized to grant Bulgarian diplomas with the same rights and productive, and creative lives in a dramatically changing world. It is an education responsibilities as other Bulgarian universities. that fosters a well-grounded intellectual resilience, a disposition toward lifelong Opportunities in Sofia learning, and an acceptance of responsibility for the ethical consequences of ideas and actions. This catalog describes the University's undergraduate programs offered at the Blagoevgrad campus. AUBG's second campus is in Sofia at the Elieff Center for Students experience the benefits of a liberal education by pursuing intellectual Education and Culture, a modern, state-of-the-art facility designed for outreach work that is honest, challenging, and significant, and by preparing themselves to and graduate education. The flagship programs are the Executive MBA, the Master use knowledge and authority in responsible ways. A liberal education is not of Science in Software Engineering (to be launched in 2013), and the Center for confined to any particular field of study. What matters is substantial content, European Programs. In addition, the Elieff Center supports continuing education rigorous methodology and an active engagement with the societal, ethical, and and training programs for the professional community. For more information on practical implications of learning. The value of liberal learning is equally relevant Sofia-campus activities, please visit www.aubg.bg/sofia to all fields of higher education and to all students. Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy This statement is based on the “Statement on Liberal Learning” adopted by the Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges and Universities. For The American University in Bulgaria does not discriminate on the basis of race, more information, please see: www.aacu.org ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or physical ability in the administration of its admissions policies, educational programs, employment Accreditation Statements opportunities, or other University programs. Questions may be directed to: Office U.S. Accreditation of Human Resources, 1 Georgi Izmirliev Square, Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria. Telephone: (+359 73) 888 328 or 888 309, Fax: (+359 73) 888 159, e-mail: The American University in Bulgaria is accredited in the United States by the New [email protected] England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Location in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria Inquiries regarding AUBG's accreditation status by the New England Association AUBG is situated in Blagoevgrad, the administrative, cultural, economic, and should be directed to the administrative staff: transport center of southwestern Bulgaria. The Blagoevgrad region is the third largest region in the country after those of Bourgas and Sofia. Blagoevgrad is Blagoevgrad is located in the southwestern corner of Bulgaria, which in turn situated at the foot of the Rila and Pirin Mountains, just 100 km. south of the capital occupies the northeastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. To the north, via the Sofia. The region abounds in natural beauty and tourist attractions such as the Rila River, it borders on ; to the west, on Serbia and . To the Monastery, the ski resort Bansko, the spa town of Sandanski, and the Seven Lakes south its neighbors are Greece and Turkey. To the east Bulgaria touches the Black in the Rila Mountains. Sea, which links it to Russia, Ukraine, and Georgia. The country's population is approximately seven and a half million and it occupies an area of 110,099 sq. km. Situated at a crossroads between civilizations, Bulgaria has more than 13 centuries of history and one of the richest cultural legacies in Europe. Modern Bulgarian culture derives from three ancient civilizations: Bulgars, Thracians, and Slavs. The territory was a part of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires for several centuries. Bulgaria's land has great natural beauty, with stunning mountain scenery and beautiful coastline. Since the beginning of the democratic changes in Eastern Europe, Bulgaria achieved macroeconomic stability, became a member of NATO and is now a member of the European Union. AUBG History AUBG was founded in 1991 as a joint endeavor of the U.S. government and the government of the Republic of Bulgaria to create an institution which educates future leaders for the region of southeast Europe - leaders who can respond to the challenges of transition, building societies based on democracy, free enterprise, civic responsibility and a deep understanding of cultural diversity. This exceptional educational partnership enjoyed a broad base of support from the United States Agency for International Development, the Open Society Institute and its founder Mr. George Soros, the University of Maine, and the City of Blagoevgrad, which provided buildings for instructional and residential facilities. When its doors opened on September 30, 1991, AUBG welcomed a class of 208 first-year students and had 16 full-time faculty members. Today AUBG's student body is a mix of 1,100 young people from over 40 nationalities, and their cultural and ethnic diversity shape a unique academic setting. Romania, Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Spain, and the United States are just a few of the countries that are currently represented. Courses are taught by a high-quality, international faculty experienced in teaching Blagoevgrad is a picturesque city of 80,000 with a pedestrian downtown and Old in a multicultural, learner-centered environment. Eighteen classes of close to 3,500 Town area with fine examples of 19-century architecture, numerous restaurants students have already graduated from AUBG and are fast becoming important and cafes. agents of change for the advancement of their own countries. Blagoevgrad is a student-friendly city. The city is the educational center of The University has an international reputation based on its unique environment of southwestern Bulgaria with its two universities - the American University in academic excellence and cultural diversity and its highly talented students and Bulgaria and the South-West University. With its clean quiet surroundings, successful alumni. walking plaza, shops, and restaurants, it is small enough for students to find anything they need within a few minutes. At the same time, the dynamic AUBG has repeatedly ranked as the leading university in Bulgaria in terms of environment of outdoor cafes, movie theaters, and recreational facilities makes it graduates' employment and the incomes they earn, according to the university possible for students to have a balanced life with both hard work and fun. ranking system developed by Bulgaria's Education Ministry. The five academic programs at AUBG that the ranking system rates - Economics, Computer Science, Business Administration, Political Science, and Journalism and Mass Computing Communication have consistently been ranked among the top in the country. The AUBG computer system is an important element of the AUBG educational AUBG has developed a growing portfolio of educational outreach programs that experience, as well as an essential part of student life. All students and faculty have now includes two master's programs Executive MBA and Master of Science in personal accounts that give them access to the entire university system. Students Software Engineering; technical training at the government level for participation are encouraged to use the computing facilities for their assignments. All computer in EU programs; English language, business, entrepreneurship and computer skills labs offer standard office applications and Internet access, as well as other specific courses. Most of these are offered at the AUBG Elieff Center for Education and applications. Many journalism, computer science, business, and economics Culture, which is the University's off-campus facility in Sofia. courses utilize dedicated computer labs during their regular class hours. Library Computer and communications facilities are available as shared resources intended to support and facilitate the teaching, research, and administrative Panitza Library, the heart of the University, is a modern cultural and intellectual functions of the University. Students, faculty, staff, and authorized guests are center for studying, reading and doing research. It offers comfortable environment encouraged to use these resources to their maximum benefit. Experimentation, for individual and group studies with printing and copy rooms, computer exploration, and learning are promoted within common sense and legal equipment and other facilities. The Library houses 105,000 books, 280 print constraints. periodicals titles, over 9,000 volumes bound periodicals and numerous audio- visual materials. Additionally the library provides access to 72,000 e-books, Network and system administrators treat the contents of electronic files and 35,400 full-text e-journals and many electronic databases. The major goal is to network communications as private and confidential. Any inspection of electronic support the curricula and General Education programs and foster students' files, and any action based upon such inspection, will be governed by all applicable personal growth and development of life-long learning skills. Bulgarian and U.S. laws and by AUBG policies. Electronic resources are conveniently organized through the library web-site and The same standards and principles of copyright and intellectual property rights are available for research and study around the clock. Interlibrary Loan Service is protected by U.S. and EU law that apply to the AUBG Library also apply to an essential element in the Library's strategy by providing documents from other electronic materials obtained from the network. libraries to meet the expanding needs of AUBG faculty and students. We share The usefulness of the computing facilities depends upon the integrity of its users. resources and expertise with partner libraries and members of Library Consortia. These facilities may not be used in any manner prohibited by law or disallowed by The reference service provides professional help to library patrons in locating and licenses, contracts, or University regulations. Individuals are accountable for their retrieving information in various ways - personal consultation, instant messaging own actions and activities involving the accounts for which they have and e-mails. The Information Literacy Program aims at providing course- responsibility. integrated instruction in collaboration with the faculty and in alignment with The full text of AUBG's policies on computing and data communications may be course objectives and student learning outcomes. The program offers training in found online at: http://www.aubg.bg/computing developing research skills and building information literacy both through classroom instruction and one-to-one training to assist students and faculty in Bookstore making better use of the Library's resources. Panitza Library offers orientation to The bookstore of the American University in Bulgaria, housed in the Main Building, new students and faculty during Orientation week. provides a wide range of retail services as a convenience to the students, faculty and The Library is an approachable, accessible, service-oriented organization, staff of the University. It carries all required textbooks, teaching cases, and sensitive to its users' needs. It is open 92 hours per week Monday through Sunday supplemental materials for courses offered at AUBG as well as a range of general during the semester and effectively expands its working hours during final exam books - popular literature in English, SAT, TOEFL, and other textbooks and weeks. Furthermore, the Library works toward creatively using technology to dictionaries. It stocks supply items required by students and University academic support and inspire education and scholarship, and to deliver service to the departments, as well as a broad line of general office supplies, calculators and other community of learners wherever and whenever they need it. related items for the convenience of students. The bookstore can also place special orders for books, supplies, or special items upon customer request. The bookstore For more information see: www.aubg.bg/library also offers a line of gift and clothing items, which carry the name or logo of the University, and gift items, greeting cards, and traditional Bulgarian items. The Bookstore is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cooperative Relationships Università di Messina, Italy AUBG maintains close relationships with universities both in Bulgaria and abroad. Baltic International Academy, Latvia In Bulgaria, cooperative relationships exist with New Bulgarian University, Sofia University of Latvia, Latvia University, University of National and World Economy and South-West Hochschule Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein University, Blagoevgrad. There is also a joint agreement with the Bulgarian College of Social Sciences, Lithuania Academy of Science. ISM University of Management and Economics, Lithuania In the United States, AUBG students study through exchange programs at the Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands University of Maine, the State University of New York Fredonia and at campuses Saxion Hogescholen, Netherlands of several hundred members of ISEP (the International Student Exchange The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands Program). Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands Volda University College, Norway In Europe, AUBG is the holder of a standard Erasmus Charter. There are bilateral Erasmus agreements with the following institutions: Helena Chodkowska University of Management and Law, Poland FH Salzburg Fachhochschule, Austria Stanislaw Staszic School of Public Administration, Poland Haute Ecole De La Province De Liege, Belgium The College of Customs and Logistics in Warsaw, Poland Facultés Universitaires Saint-Louis, Bruxel, Belgium Universytet Jagielloñski Institute of European Studies, Poland Haute Ecole EPHEC, Belgium University of Lodz, Poland Katholieke Hoeschool Zuid-West Vlaanderen, Belgium Vistula University, Poland Americanos College, Cyprus Instituto Politechnico de Santarém, Portugal Jan Amos Komenský University, Czech Republic Instituto Politecnico de Portalegre, Portugal Metropolitni Univerzita Praha, Czech Republic “Transilvania” University of Brasov, Romania VIA University College, Denmark University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia Estonian Business School, Estonia Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Bordeaux, France Trnava University in Trnava, Slovakia Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Grenoble, France University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Saint Etienne School of Management, France Universidad Complutence de Madrid, Spain Université Paris 13, France Universidad de Alicante, Spain Berufsakademie Karlsruhe, Germany Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain Hochschule Deggendorf, Germany University of Jaen, Spain Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg, Germany Abant Izzet Baysal University, Turkey Otto-von-Guericke-Universitat Magdeburg, Germany Baskent University, Turkey Universität Augsburg, Germany Cukurova University, Turkey University of Bremen, Germany Kocaeli Universitesi, Turkey University of Konstanz, Germany Erciyes University, Turkey Universität Mannheim, Germany Fatih University, Turkey Universität Trier, Germany Selcuk University, Turkey Budapest College of Communication and Business, Hungary Pamukkale University, Turkey Edutus College, Hungary Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom Eszterházy Károly College, Hungary University of Winchester, United Kingdom University of Pécs, Hungary University of Akureyri, Iceland University of Limerick, Ireland ADMISSIONS Application Materials The process of admissions to a university is one of mutual selection. We seek to All applications must include the following: enroll students from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate academic promise, ! A completed application form show the capacity for leadership through a wide range of interests, and are ! Evidence of proficiency in English, typically provided by TOEFL results intellectually curious. We encourage all potential applicants to learn as much as sent by ETS to the Admissions Office or official IELTS, or University of possible about the University, about our courses and programs, our student body, Cambridge ESOL Examinations, or the Examination for the Certificate of and our highly successful graduates. We welcome inquiries and visits and Proficiency in English (ECPE). encourage interested students and their families to contact an admissions ! An official SAT score report, sent directly from College Board to the counselor with questions or to arrange a visit to the University. Admissions Office or an official ACT score report. ! Official educational records, original documents or notary certified Because AUBG is selective, admission is competitive. Each application is copies, with a certified English translation if they are not in English carefully read by the Admissions Committee and evaluated on the basis of its ! Three confidential letters of recommendation from teachers or professors, merits as a whole. If the applicant's native language is not English, the score on one a guidance counselor, or an academic advisor of the English-language proficiency tests must reflect the ability to communicate ! An application essay effectively in English. The applicant's secondary school record is reviewed not ! A non-refundable $25 application fee unless application is completed on- only for grades but also for quality of courses taken and relative difficulty. The SAT line. Reasoning Test score provides further indication of intellectual potential. Letters of recommendation, honors, and extracurricular activities complete the evidence All documents submitted as part of the application process remain property of of an applicant's potential for success at AUBG. AUBG and are not returned to the applicant. Application English Language Proficiency: Minimum requirements for proficiency in English apply to all University applicants. Applicants who are not native speakers of Application Form: The form may be submitted on-line or downloaded from English may fulfill this requirement by achieving a satisfactory score on the Test of www.aubg.bg under Admissions/ Undergraduate English as a Foreign Language: (TOEFL), IELTS, University of Cambridge ESOL Application Deadlines: Examinations, or the Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE). The minimum satisfactory score are listed in the table below. The TOEFL For students entering in the fall semester: must have been taken within two years of the proposed term of entry. March 1 for early admission with preferential financial aid consideration; Paper based iBT - Internet IELTS ESOL - Umiversity of The Examination for the June 1 for regular admission and financial aid for non-EU students. TOEFL based TOEFL Cambridge Examinations Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) For students entering in the spring semester: 550 80 6 CPE (Certificate of Contact the Admissions October 1 for non-EU students; Proficiency in English) >C Office or CAE (Certificate of November 1 for EU students. Advanced English) > B Admission Notification: AUBG ordinarily notifies applicants as to the status of their application within four weeks after the file is completed, but no later than June The TOEFL is administered several times each year at many locations throughout 30 for non-EU students entering in the fall semester, October 30 for non-EU the world. To make arrangements to take the test, contact the ETS representative students entering in the spring semester. Admissions Committee deliberations are office in your country or write directly to the Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box confidential and students who are not admitted should not expect an explanation of 6151, Princeton, New Jersey 08541, USA, www.ets.org. The AUBG institutional code number for receiving official SAT and TOEFL scores is 2451. The internet- the Committee's decision. based (iBT) TOEFL is offered at the English Language Institute (ELI) of the Confirmation Deposit: Students are notified of acceptance to AUBG by e-mail and American University in Bulgaria in Blagoevgrad. For more information, contact mail. Accepted students who have applied for financial aid are notified of any ELI at +359 (0)73 888555, 888556, by email at [email protected] or online at award in the acceptance letter. Within one month of notification, students must www.aubg.bg/eli confirm their decision to enroll and pay a non-refundable deposit of $350. The SAT or ACT is required of all first-year and transfer applicants. High school Recommendations: Three confidential letters of recommendation from teachers, students should preferably take the test in their junior year, but no later than professors, a guidance counselor, or an academic advisor familiar with the January of the senior year in school. Complete information about the SAT and a student's academic performance and potential for leadership are required. Any registration bulletin can be obtained from the Admissions Office of the American letter not written in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. The University in Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad 2700 or from: College Board SAT Program, application includes recommendation letter forms. P.O. Box 6200, Princeton, NJ 08541-6200, USA, www.collegeboard.com. The SAT is offered in Blagoevgrad at the American University in Bulgaria. For more Additional Information information, contact the Admissions Office at +359 (0)73 888235, or by email at First-Year Applicants [email protected] . Applicants may also take an institutional SAT test without charge. This test result is only for AUBG use and cannot be reported to any other First-year students may begin studies at AUBG in either the fall or spring semesters institution. Contact the Admissions Office for details. and should submit the information and documents noted above. The following provides additional information about the requirement for first year students. To register to take the ACT or order official score reports, visit www.act.org/aap . The AUBG institutional code number for receiving official ACT scores is 5465. High School Transcript: Applicants for undergraduate admission who do not hold a high school diploma at the time of applying must present an official high school Applicants who have already taken the TOEFL and SAT should have the transcript or record for the final four years of secondary school study and for any Educational Testing Service (for TOEFL and SAT) send their official scores to the university-level or post-secondary institutional courses completed or attempted. AUBG Admissions Office. The AUBG institutional code for receiving test scores Records must list the subjects taken, grades earned or examination results in each is 2451. Personal test scores and photocopies are not accepted. For IELTS, ESOL, subject, and certificates or diplomas. To be considered as a candidate for ECPE and ACT official test scores you should refer to the organizations admission, an applicant must meet the following minimum Grade Point Average: administering the tests. Educational Records: All applicants must submit a certified copy of their high 3.0 secondary school grade point average based on a 4.0 system, school diploma before beginning study at AUBG. All other academic records must or; be original documents or notary certified copies. If they are not in English, they 5.0 secondary school grade point average based on a 6.0 system, must be accompanied by a certified English translation. These records must list the or; subjects taken, the grades earned or examination results in each subject, a the equivalent in other grading systems. secondary school cumulative GPA calculated, and certificates or diplomas awarded. Fax copies and uncertified photocopies are not acceptable as official Advanced Placement: Students may receive credit for Advanced Placement (AP) documents. exams or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams given by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). An official copy of the examination scores Non-Bulgarian diplomas are considered true copies if certified by an apostille. must be sent to the Admissions Office with the application materials. Three credit Information about the Hague Convention on legalization of foreign public hours (or one course credit) will be awarded for a score of four or five on an AP documents is available at: www.hcch.net. Applicants who do not hold a high exam. Students who achieve a minimum score of 55 on a CLEP may be granted school diploma at the time of applying must present an official high school AUBG course credit. transcript or record for the last three years of secondary school study. Transcripts are considered official if they bear an official high school stamp and the signature International Baccalaureate (IB): AUBG also recognizes academic work of the high school principal. Academic transcripts should include the school's completed under the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Students who contact information. Records must list the subjects taken, grades earned or complete full IB Diploma may be awarded up to 30 semester hours of credit for examination results in each subject, and certificates or diplomas with a calculated scores of 5 or higher on both higher level and standard level examinations. annual grade point average (GPA). If the documents are not in English, they must Students who do not receive the IB Diploma will receive credit for scores of 5 or have a certified English translation accompanying them. higher only on higher-level examinations, six credit hours for scores of 6 or 7 and three credit hours for scores of 5. Credits are awarded only upon receipt of the Essay: The essay helps the Admissions Committee become acquainted with the official International Baccalaureate transcript. Once academic credit has been applicants, understand their motivation to attend AUBG, and determine how well awarded, individual departments decide on course equivalency and whether an AP, they can express themselves. The essay is evaluated on the basis of grammar, style, CLEP, or IB examination covers the AUBG general education and/or major/minor and content. requirements. Conditional Admittance language proficiency requirements for new students. (Please refer to the table above.) If the home institution is affiliated with AUBG directly or through a Applicants to AUBG who require additional preparation in order to meet AUBG consortium, students should apply through their Study Abroad or International admission standards may be offered conditional admittance to AUBG pending Programs Office. Other applicants should submit an official transcript from their successful completion of a one- to three-semester preparation program at the home institution, meet AUBG's requirement for English language proficiency, and English Language Institute (ELI). Conditionally admitted students live in the complete the relevant portions of the application form. Visiting students may apply AUBG Residence Halls and take the ELI Academic English Language program. online, or through the AUBG Admissions Office in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. The program provides comprehensive English language preparation consisting of Visiting students who wish to transfer to AUBG must meet the same requirements 3 modules totaling 1,300 hours of instruction. The program is designed for bright as other transfer students. and ambitious students whose English is insufficient or who have not had the opportunity to learn English in high school. This is the fastest way to learn English and achieve high TOEFL and SAT scores in just a few months. Students can apply for any of the steps with a placement test. Students who have been conditionally accepted to AUBG can prepare at ELI, retake the TOEFL and SAT and complete the admissions requirements. Transfer Applicants Transfer applicants must meet the same standards as entering first-year students. Applicants should submit the following materials by the respective deadline for admission noted on the AUBG Admissions website: ! completed application form ! the names and addresses of all schools and colleges previously attended ! an official SAT or ACT score report ! an official TOEFL, IELTS, ESOL, or ECPE score report ! official transcripts and catalogs or syllabi for all courses ! high school transcript for students with less than 30 college credits Transfer students must meet the following criteria: ! for TOEFL or IELTS or ESOL refer to table above ! evidence of a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale in all previous university work A full explanation of how transfer credit is awarded is in the Academic Policies section of the academic catalog under Transfer Credit Policy. Transfer credit for work completed at other universities will be limited to: ! credit for courses with a C+ or better ! credit accepted only for academic course work similar to what AUBG offers ! maximum of 60 hours of credit from accredited institutions or institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education. Visiting Student Applicants Visiting students must be in good standing at their home institution, have a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale, and if not native speakers of English, must meet the English- TUITION AND FEES ! fifth week, billed for 80% of the net tuition ! sixth week are billed for 100% of net tuition Tuition and Fees for Full-time Students Other Fees and Deposits (subject to change) Tuition for full-time students for 2012-13 is $9,800 per year. Tuition is set annually and students may anticipate some increase over the four years of study. The annual Course material download fee: Some instructors may assign as required materials Residence Hall fee for 2012-13 is $1240 for residents of the Skaptopara I and II for a course copyrighted materials such as cases or papers that are under a single- residence halls, and $1550 for the Skaptopara III residence hall. All students user-single-use copyright limitation. In order to ensure that the copyright enrolled in 9 or more credit hours per semester are also charged with a Student limitations are upheld, the University will charge the cost to download the required Activity Fee of $350 per year to cover co-curricular activities, clubs, special materials to each student registered in the course at the end of add/drop week. The events, and recreation and athletic activities. This activity fee will be applied to all course registration system and course syllabus should alert students whenever this students, including those living off campus, dependents of employees, and fee applies. students from Blagoevgrad. All full-time students are required to live on campus Excess credit hour fee: Students who attempt an “excessive number” of credit unless they live locally with their immediate family or unless written permission to hours are subject to a supplemental fee. The supplemental fee is $40 for each hour live off campus is given by the Director of Residence Life and Housing. The cost attempted in excess of 132 hours attempted. A definition of hours attempted is in for textbooks averages $300, an amount that varies depending on the courses the Academic Policies section under “Academic Hours.” selected. Meals at the AUBG Canteen are estimated at $1000 a year. These charges are subject to annual adjustment. There are no additional fees for health service, Graduation fee: The graduation fee must be paid prior to participation in Internet service, use of the technology labs, or counseling services. Commencement and prior to the release of the final transcript and/or diploma. This fee - based on the actual costs associated with graduation - is currently $50. Tuition and Fees for Part-time Students Housing confirmation deposit: All students who do not have written permission Tuition for part-time students is calculated on a credit-hour basis. The current rate from the Director of Residence Life and Housing to live off-campus for the is $408 per credit hour. Part-time non-degree-seeking students are ineligible for following semester must pay a deposit of $150 to confirm their place in the any financial aid through AUBG. Part-time students are ineligible for student residence halls for that semester. The deposit is assessed on November 15 for loans, work-study and scholarships. housing in the Spring semester and on April 15 for housing in the Fall semester. AUBG students enrolled in independent study, senior thesis, senior project, or Students who withdraw or take leaves of absence after signing housing contracts academic internships over the summer pay $204 per credit hour. forfeit their deposits. Student Visas and Insurance Late drop/add fee: There is no fee for drops and adds during the first week of classes. In exceptional circumstances, a student may be permitted by the Dean of International students are responsible for additional fees for mandatory health Faculty to add or drop a course during the second week of classes. Whenever this is insurance ($120 estimated), entry visa (EUR 100) and a Bulgarian ID card for allowed, an additional fee of $100 per transaction (add, drop, or combination add foreigners (BGN 570). Students will want to include the travel costs to and from and drop) will be assessed. their home and the University as part of their financial planning. Late leave of absence fee: Students who withdraw or take leaves of absence after Refund Policy April 15 for the Fall semester and November 15 for the Spring semester will be If a student withdraws or takes a leave of absence from the University during the subject to late fees. semester, the student remains responsible for charges to his or her account. Board For leave of absence or withdrawal for Fall semester: and books are charged at the amounts actually spent. Refunds of residence hall fees are according to the policies found in the Student Handbook (also available online April 15 - May 31: $100 at www.aubg.bg). The charge for tuition depends on when the student leaves. June 1 - June 30: $200 Charges for various points of departure are: After June 30: $300 ! add/drop period, a full refund of net tuition For leave of absence or withdrawal for Spring semester: ! second week of the term, billed for 20% of the net tuition After November 15: $200 ! third week, billed for 40% of the net tuition ! fourth week, billed for 60% of the net tuition Late payment fee: Students who pay their semester tuition after the relevant deadline are assessed a late fee of $50 and are also subject to having their course FINANCIAL AID registration cancelled without prior notice while the tuition is unpaid. AUBG Financial Aid and Scholarships Overload fee: Students who register for an academic overload are assessed a fee of $100 per credit hour for the 18th and 19th credit hour registered in a semester, and Admission to the American University in Bulgaria is based upon the student's $204 for each credit hour beyond 19. No student may take more than 22 credits in a academic qualifications. In order to attract diverse and highly-qualified students to semester (see: Academic Policies). AUBG and make an AUBG education affordable for those students, the University makes both financial aid and scholarship support available. Transcript fee: The charge for an official transcript - either paper or electronic, is $5. Financial aid is based on both the academic merit and the financial need of the student. Financial need is determined through an analysis of the Application for Certified diploma copies: A certified diploma copy is a photocopy of the original Financial Assistance and supporting documents submitted as part of the authenticated by the University. A certified copy can be issued upon request. application packet. Students must file an Application for Financial Assistance to be Because the University does not keep copies of diplomas, the original diploma or a eligible for Financial Aid. All AUBG-funded financial aid award is valid for a clear photocopy of it must be presented. Certified copies of the diplomas are $5 maximum of eight semesters of enrollment and is contingent on maintaining a each. minimum cumulative grade point average. Most awards require the student to Diploma duplicates: Duplicate American diplomas can be produced upon request. maintain a 2.50 cumulative grade point average (on a scale from 0.00 to 4.00). Such copies cost $10 and will be stamped “copy”. Some awards have a higher requirement, which is specified in the award letter. Scholarship awards are made to meet the intentions of the donor(s) providing the funds, which can include such factors as academic excellence, leadership potential, diversity of the student body, and to promote AUBG among specific populations of potential students. Scholarship awards are limited in duration according to the particular scholarship, and may require the recipient to maintain a higher grade point average than that required for financial aid awards. Students are responsible for reading and understanding the terms of their scholarship awards which are outlined in the award letter. Transfer credits from other institutions - including those from AUBG-approved exchange and study-abroad programs - reduce the number of semesters of eligibility for AUBG-funded financial aid and scholarships to the minimum number necessary to complete graduation requirements. A student who has a legitimate reason for an extension of either form of assistance beyond the limits expressed above - such as a required course not being offered or inability to complete a semester because of illness - may apply for an extension. If an additional semester of financial aid is not granted, the student must pay the full cost of enrollment. Financial aid and scholarship support for new students is awarded in the admissions letter and must be confirmed by payment of a $350 deposit within 30 days of receipt of the letter. If the deposit is not received before the confirmation deadline, the applicant forfeits the financial aid and/or scholarship offer. For further information on all financial aid and scholarship support available, please contact the AUBG Financial Aid Office at: (+359 73) 888 222 or e-mail [email protected]. Student Loans Raiffeisenbank, DSK Bank and Allianz Bank Bulgaria provide government- guaranteed loans with fixed interest of 7% per year for Bulgarian and EU students ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES in all accredited Universities in Bulgaria up to the full amount of tuition. English Language Institute Several banks offer bank loan programs that support education at AUBG, including MKB Union bank, Unicredit Bulbank and SG Expressbank. All full- The mission of the English Language Institute (ELI) at AUBG is to provide quality time, degree seeking students in good academic standing, who are not full English language instruction to prospective students and to all others interested in scholarship recipients are eligible for these loans. learning English as a foreign language. Established in 1992 as an auxiliary unit to the University, ELI is designed to offer Academic and General English courses, Additional loan programs may be available as well. Check the AUBG website at TOEFL and SAT preparation, English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and a variety of www.aubg.bg/loans for the most recent information. community-oriented tailor-made services. For further information contact: University Preparatory Program (UPP) Student Loan Coordinator For future AUBG candidates with insufficient English language background, ELI Tel: (+359 73) 888 311 offers a comprehensive English language program consisting of 3 steps totaling Email: [email protected]. 1,300 hours of instruction. The program is designed for bright and ambitious Student Accounts students whose English is insufficient or who have not had the opportunity to learn English in high school. For AUBG applicants who need extra help in meeting the Accounts are established at the Accounting Office in order to handle both charges admissions criteria, this is a great opportunity to catch up and apply again. This is and credits. Tuition, housing fees, student activity fees and (beginning Spring the fastest way to learn English and achieve high TOEFL and SAT scores in just a 2013) “meal plan deposit” are applied to the student account before the start of each few months. Bulgarian students can apply for any of the steps with a placement semester. These charges must be paid in full by August 20 for the Fall semester and test. by January 10 for the Spring semester. Students who fail to make payment by those dates will be assessed a late fee of $50 and may have their registration cancelled International AUBG applicants who submit a full application package to the without prior notice. Admissions Office may be referred to the ELI program if they need extra help with English to meet AUBG admissions criteria. These students are conditionally Throughout the semester, students may charge purchases from the AUBG accepted to AUBG and prepare at ELI. Upon completing the ELI University Bookstore and Canteen. Credits for work-study, scholarships and other sources are Preparatory Program they retake the TOEFL and SAT, and if successful, become applied to the account during the semester or at the beginning of the next semester. fully admitted AUBG students. Student accounts do not need to be pre-paid, but accounts must be current in order for students to participate in course pre-registration and room selection for the Step 1: 500 hours following semester, and must be made current at the end of the semester. The Offered twice a year: student accounts of graduating seniors must be current prior to commencement. September to December Students seeking to obtain a leave of absence or to study abroad must pay any January to May balance due before the leave is requested. This course is intended for people new to the study of English and goes to the Students with overdue accounts are subject to having their existing registration intermediate level. It consists of 500 hours taught in 4 months, 6 hours a day. cancelled without prior notice, and are not permitted to receive official transcripts, During the course students are expected to master basic grammar and spelling rules diplomas, or other documents until the account is paid. and to acquire a vocabulary of about 4,000 lexical units (words and phrases). At the Work-Study end of the course, students should have developed all language skills, including listening, speaking, reading and writing, to an intermediate level. In addition to tuition grants, many students are eligible to participate in the on- campus work-study program. Earnings from work-study are applied to the cost of Step 2: 500 hours tuition, textbooks and meals from campus dining services. Work-study is not Offered twice a year: guaranteed but depends on the positions available. Full-time students are eligible September to December for up to 360 hours per academic year. Payment is not made in cash but is credited January to May to the student's account. Recipients of full scholarships, part-time students, and dependents of employees are ineligible. This course continues the Step 1 material and develops it to an advanced level. The SAT I course is suitable for students who have finished the ELI Step 1 as well as for In this course students work on all sections of the test with a team of language and applicants with intermediate knowledge of English. Step 2 covers 500 hours taught math professionals. Emphasis is placed on equipping students with the logic and in 4 months, 6 hours a day. The participants gain fluency in spoken and written reasoning skills they need to take the test, rather than focusing on grammar and English, and acquire linguistic and communicative competence in the language. style. Step 3: 300 hours Upon completion of the course students: Offered twice a year: ! gain a better understanding of all major types of questions: sentence September to November completion, reading comprehension, sentence and paragraph January to April improvement, and error identification. Step 3 semester is shorter to allow time for the students to (re)take TOEFL and SAT ! boost their essay writing skills. and (re)apply. ! reinforce their Math skills and build up the required Math terminology. ! acquire knowledge that helps them improve their score and approach the This course emphasizes a profound and detailed TOEFL and SAT preparation, SAT with confidence. offering TOEFL and SAT successful test-taking strategies. It allows students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for the tests, leaving more time for self- IBT TOEFL Test Center preparation, memorizing, building up and activating their own TOEFL and SAT ELI, Test Center code STN13646A, is a certified TOEFL testing center for the vocabulary. Writing and Math classes are included. Internet-based TOEFL, part of the worldwide ETS Network. The Center ! Unless conditionally accepted and referred by the Admissions Office, administers the test 2 to 4 times a month. Test dates are available on the ETS Bulgarian applicants submit an application form and a high school website. For fast and convenient service, registration is on-line, open 24 hours a diploma (5.00 and above) in order to apply. day, 7 days a week. Early registration closes seven days prior to the test date and ! International students can only apply through the AUBG Admissions late registration closes three days prior to the test date. For students with no access Office when they submit a full application package and are conditionally to Internet, registration is also possible Monday to Friday at the ELI Office. accepted to AUBG. AUBG Test Center Short-term TOEFL and SAT Preparation AUBG is a regular test center for the Scholastic Aptitude Tests SAT I Reasoning For high school graduates with strong command of English, ELI offers short-term, Test and SAT II Subject tests. Registration for the tests ends two months before the three-week intensive TOEFL and SAT preparation courses in the summer. actual date of the test. Scores are to be expected no earlier than six weeks after the test date. For registration brochures, please contact the AUBG Admissions Office. TOEFL AUBG also offers: The course offers a quick vocabulary and grammar review emphasizing language subtleties and works out successful test taking skills and strategies. Candidates ! GRE Subject Tests, Paper Based - as a regular Test Center. have the unique opportunity to complete a number of sample tests in an improvised ! LSAT - Law School Admission Tests as a non-published Test Center. close-to-real exam setting. Conferences and Institutes Upon completion of the course students: AUBG has a specialized Conferences and Institutes Office to arrange small and ! significantly improve their listening comprehension and speaking skills large conferences, symposia, seminars, and workshops. The Office serves as a and become comfortable with English spoken by a variety of native “one-stop shop” for a variety of conference services. These include transportation, speakers. catering, meeting rooms, and equipment. These services are available to both ! become accustomed to the structure and accurate use of English and learn public and private organizations. The Office also organizes an annual Educational effective strategies for reading and understanding academic and literary Summer Camp in English for teenagers from Bulgaria and abroad. texts. ! have experience in writing short expository and argumentative essays on a number of exam topics. STUDENT SERVICES ! Peer Educators programming consisting of students who assist the professional staff in providing services to the AUBG community Career Center ! Referrals The AUBG Career Center provides an extensive set of services focused on All counseling service staff adhere to established ethical principals and codes of assisting students and alumni in the career planning and placement process. The professional practice. These include patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and Career Center is located in room 1028, Skaptopara I. informed consent. When the condition of the client is indicative of clear and The Career Center offers counseling to students and alumni to help them identify imminent danger to self or others, counseling service professionals must take talents, interests and values in making educated career choices. Workshops and reasonable action that may involve informing responsible authorities and when presentations on various topics (job search strategies, resume and cover letter possible and appropriate consulting with other professionals. writing, interview techniques, career expectations) strengthen student and alumni The Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. skills to better respond to employment demands. in Room 1025, Skaptopara I. Counseling assistance is also available after hours by Through multimedia and Internet resources, the AUBG Career Center provides telephone. information about graduate and postgraduate academic programs, funding Dining Services sources, job openings, internship opportunities and company profiles. The University Canteen, operating in the Main Building, and Skappy's, located in The annual Job and Internship Fair brings employers together with AUBG students the Skaptopara II Residence Hall, offer regular and vegetarian meals daily. Two and alumni on campus. This event facilitates companies' recruitment processes cafes are also available to students, one in the Main Building and one in the while presenting students and alumni with outstanding opportunities for Skaptopara I Residence Hall. internship, summer or full-time employment, and allow for person-to-person inquiries. Health Center The Career Center maintains credential files for current students and alumni and The goal of the AUBG Health Center is to meet AUBG student, faculty, and staff also maintains a specialized library of preparatory textbooks and software for needs for health services. It is available to provide prompt evaluation and treatment GMAT, GRE, LSAT, TOEFL computer-adaptive format (CAT) admission tests, of common medical problems. A physician and a nurse hold clinic hours Monday and facilitates student and alumni test registration. through Friday. The Center is equipped for routine diagnosis and lab tests and provides treatment of common medical problems. When necessary, students are The Career Center Coordinator is certified by G/S Consultants and Consulting referred for special tests and/or consultation with a specialist, to the local Psychologists Press (CPP) to offer the Strong Interest Inventory® Instrument - the outpatient clinic, or hospital. most complete career planning tool that measures students' interests in a broad range of occupations, work activities, leisure activities, and school subjects. Its The Health Center is located in the Main University Building and is open Monday validity and reliability far exceed those of any other interest inventory. through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone numbers at the office are (+359 73) 888-207, and 888-210. The AUBG Career Center has been a member in good standing of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) since 1998. International and Exchange Programs Counseling Center AUBG greatly values diversity and encourages students from around the world to apply for short-term study and/or as degree candidates. Both our faculty and our The professional staff of the counseling center provides private, confidential students benefit from the diversity of our student body. Daily experiences in class, counseling for students, to assist them in assessing and improving their choices student residence halls, dining halls and elsewhere facilitate learning about with regard to personal, educational, and career goals. All students are encouraged diversity. to participate in workshops that promote interpersonal growth and development. Counseling services are provided free of charge to AUBG students, and include: Throughout the academic year, programming designed to promote intercultural awareness is carried out through the Office of Student Services. These activities ! Crisis intervention may include excursions, international dinner evenings, dance and theater ! Personal and emotional counseling performances, picnics, seasonal/theme parties, and athletic events. ! Individual and group therapy ! Workshops and skill building opportunities Typically, students in good standing who have completed at least three semesters in residence may apply to study abroad for a semester or an academic year. (Note: Students must earn a minimum of 60 credits from AUBG. See “Graduation STUDENT LIFE Requirements” under “Academic Policies and Procedures”). Costs for travel, books, and other expenses vary from program to program and are the responsibility Activities, Athletics, Clubs and Organizations of the student. Details on international exchange opportunities are available in the Many activities are available to students outside the classroom at AUBG. Office of Student Services. Opportunities vary from year to year according to the talents and interests of the Learning Services Center student body. AUBG is committed to the academic success of all its students. AUBG's Learning Intramural clubs and teams have been formed by those interested in aerobics and Services Center is designed to offer a comprehensive program that monitors and step-aerobics, basketball, baseball and softball, boxing, dance, hiking, karate, supports student performance. The Center, located in room 2034, Skaptopara II, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Students have works with the AUBG faculty to organize advising, writing support services, organized chess, photography, cinema, and bridge clubs, an economics group, a discipline-specific tutoring, career mentoring, and programs to improve general literary magazine, as well as other activities. In addition to clubs and organizations, academic performance. It works cooperatively with the Counseling and Career AUBG has a choir and an active student theater program. Centers to meet the needs of the whole student. AUBG is also an important part of the Blagoevgrad community. AUBG hosts Residence Life and Housing concerts, guest lectures, art shows, and other special events that are open to the public. AUBG provides student housing in the Skaptopara Residence Hall complex. All rooms and suites are wired for Internet access. The residence halls offer computer Conduct Council labs, cafes, laundry services, and lounges equipped with televisions, VCR's and/or AUBG views the relationship between students, faculty, and staff as a partnership. DVD players. Additional housing facilities may be used if necessary to meet These constituencies are seen as working cooperatively to achieve a common goal. demand. The University is conscientious in its efforts to ensure representation of students, Residence hall programs and procedures are designed to carry out and support the faculty, and staff on most of its committees. One of the most important committees educational mission of the AUBG as a residential University. All full-time students at the University is the Conduct Council, whose members include faculty, staff and are required to live on campus unless they live locally with their immediate family students. The Council hears alleged cases of violations of University regulations or unless written permission to live off campus for the semester is given by the and discipline. Procedures can be found in the Student Handbook and online at Director of Residence Life. www.aubg.bg Resident Assistants (RAs) are students hired to help manage the residence halls. Student Government They provide counseling, assist in orientation and registration, inform students of Student Government is the directly elected representative body of the students at University residential hall policies, and are instrumental in the creation of a AUBG. According to its Constitution, Student Government consists of a President, "learning/living environment" in the residence halls. They provide assistance to Vice-President, and a Student Senate of twelve members, and holds its sessions AUBG security and local police when necessary. RAs are hired for a full academic weekly. While voicing the opinions of the AUBG students before the faculty and year. These positions, which include housing compensation and work-study administration and seeking ways to improve the quality of student life, the employment, are highly competitive and are open to students after their first year in members of Student Government have the opportunity to develop valuable residence. leadership and parliamentary skills. Student Government has an independent All students living in campus housing sign a contract agreeing to abide by budget, which it allocates among the various AUBG clubs and organizations. University housing regulations. This contract includes a $150 deposit to confirm See the Student Handbook for more complete information on co-curricular the student's place for the following semester. For further information, please refer activities, or visit the University website at www.aubg.bg to the Student Handbook available in the Office of Student Services and online at www.aubg.bg/studenthandbook or visit the Residence Life and Housing Office in Skaptopara I, room 49. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Procedures for addressing alleged violations of the standards for academic integrity can be found in the Student Handbook and also online at www.aubg.bg Academic Integrity Academic Hours All members of the AUBG community are expected to abide by ethical standards both in their conduct and in their exercise of responsibilities toward others. As part GPA Hours of this, the University expects students to understand and adhere to basic standards GPA hours are the sum of the credit hours associated with courses taken at AUBG of honesty and academic integrity. The University defines academic dishonesty as in which grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, F, X, and U have been earned any action or activity intended to achieve academic gain through deceit, and which have not subsequently been retaken. misrepresentation, or the inappropriate use of unauthorized materials or assistance. Engaging in academic dishonesty is a severe violation of acceptable Hours Earned in Residence academic standards and will be dealt with appropriately. Sanctions for academic Hours earned in residence is the sum of credit hours associated with courses taken dishonesty normally include failure in the course and may include dismissal from at AUBG in which grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, and P have been the University. Some examples of academic dishonesty include: earned and which have not subsequently been retaken. Plagiarism Hours Earned The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to, the use, by summary, Hours earned is the sum of hours earned in residence plus the credit hours paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another associated with advance placement and transfer credit. person, including those on the Internet, without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another agency. Hours Attempted Incorrect Reporting of Data Hours attempted is the sum of credit hours associated with all courses in which students were officially enrolled. In particular, this includes hours associated with In any project involving the collection of data, students must accurately report the courses in which grades of F, X, U, and W were received, courses taken on audit data observed and not intentionally alter or falsify data for any reason. basis, and courses that were retaken. It also includes credit hours earned in AUBG Destruction of Resources or the Work of Others approved exchange programs and credits transferred from other institutions. Students must not destroy or alter either the work of other students or the Academic Records University's educational resources and materials. These materials include, but are Students' academic records are maintained in the Registrars' Office. Grade reports not limited to, computer accounts, papers, textbooks, and course notes. are sent to an address designated by the student. A student's academic performance Use of Work in One Course from Another is considered confidential information, and written permission of the student is normally required to answer inquiries by persons outside the academic Students must not represent work completed for one course as original work for community. Considerable care is taken to ensure that all grades on a student's another or deliberately disregard course rules and regulations. permanent record are accurate. Any student who suspects an error in a semester Cheating grade report should contact the professor without delay. (See section on Grade Changes). Unless directed by the faculty member, students should neither give nor receive assistance on assignments or examinations. The term "cheating" includes, but is AUBG maintains the confidentiality of student records in accordance with the not limited to: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student academic records including grades and graded material cannot be released to third parties without ! use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or the written consent of the student. examinations ! dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the Academic Standing instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or Classification by Level carrying out other assignments ! the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material A student must have 27 earned hours for classification as a sophomore, 57 earned belonging to a member of the University faculty or staff. credits for junior classification, and 87 earned hours for senior classification. Good Standing Students with fewer than 18 credit hours attempted whose GPA falls below 1.60 will be placed on a restricted course schedule and required to meet weekly with the Good standing requires that a student meet minimum academic requirements. Advising Center Coordinator and/or their academic advisor, and successfully These requirements are that a student completes each semester with a minimum complete AUB 106. grade point average of 2.00 and that the student's cumulative grade point average is at least 2.00. Furthermore, students must have successfully completed the Students who are on probation and found guilty of violating the University's introductory mathematics requirement and the mandatory core courses (ENG 101, policies on academic integrity and/or not fulfilling the probation status ENG 102, and STA 105) by the end of their first year to be in good standing. requirements will ordinarily be suspended or dismissed. Academic Warning Suspension and Dismissal A student is placed on Academic Warning when his or her term GPA falls between A student is suspended or dismissed when his or her academic performance fails to 1.70 and 2.00, but the cumulative GPA is still above 2.00. All students placed on meet the standards in the table below: Academic Warning are strongly encouraged to discuss the warning with the Hours Attempted Dismissal Suspension Advising Center Coordinator and their faculty advisor and also to use the AUBG 18-30 N/A N/A academic support services available in the Advising Center. 31-60 1.50 1.70 Students placed on academic warning must regain good standing in the next 61-90 1.60 1.80 semester. Otherwise they will be placed on probation. An academic warning can 91 and above 1.70 1.90 occur only once during the student's academic career. Additionally, students may be suspended for: Students on academic warning who withdraw from the University or take a leave ! refusing to complete the conditions of their probation of absence in the following semester are on academic warning when they return. ! failing to pass at least 40% of their attempted credit hours in a semester Probation (unless granted formally-approved incompletes) regardless of their GPA, or A student is placed on academic probation when his or her academic performance ! failing to attain good standing during the first semester on probation. is unsatisfactory and indicates that the student's academic future is in question, but does not warrant suspension or dismissal. A student is placed on probation when he Academic suspension separates a student from the University for one semester or she: with return guaranteed. Students returning from academic suspension will be placed on a restricted course schedule, will be required to complete AUB 106 (if ! has a term GPA below 1.70 but a cumulative GPA above 2.00 they have not already done so), and to meet weekly with the Advising Center ! has a cumulative GPA below 2.00 but not low enough to warrant Coordinator and/or their academic advisor. Students on academic suspension must suspension or dismissal confirm to the Registrars their intention to return to the University at the end of the ! fails to regain good standing after one semester on academic warning or suspension. This is usually done by pre-registering for courses for the following academic probation semester. Failure to do so results in an administrative withdrawal from the ! fails to complete one or more of the General Education Foundation University. courses by the end of their first year, or ! returns from academic suspension or is re-admitted after dismissal. Academic dismissal separates a student from the University for a minimum of two ! has a term GPA between 1.70 and 2.00; a cumulative GPA above 2.00; and semesters. Dismissed students will be re-admitted only if the Admissions has already been on Academic Warning. Committee is convinced that the student is likely to achieve academic success. Students re-admitted following dismissal are placed on academic probation for a All students placed on probation are required to complete AUB 106 Strategies for minimum of one semester. There is no guarantee of re-admission. A student who is Academic Success Seminar in the first semester of their probationary period. dismissed twice may not reapply to the University. Students are not removed from academic probation until AUB 106 is completed successfully. Each student on probation is also required to meet regularly with the Add/Drop Advising Center Coordinator and his or her academic advisor. Students on Beginning on the first day of classes each semester, there is a designated add/drop probation will be assigned a student mentor/tutor to assist them on a regular basis period of one week during which any of the following actions can take place: a with their studies. Students on probation may not carry an overload and are student can add a course, change a section of a course, change credit status, change ineligible for grades of “incomplete”. the grading status of a course, or drop a course. Students must abide by all Not all instructors follow this policy since it is not mandatory. Students are strongly enrollment regulations when adding classes. During this time period students may advised not to assume that they have been removed from a course. Students should drop courses for any reason. First-year students require the approval of their review their registration status with the Registrars' Office. advisor for registration. Requests for the changes can be made online at Course Audit http://reg.aubg.bg or through the Registrars' Office. To drop a course after the add/drop period, see the section on withdrawal. A student may audit a course with the written permission (filed in the Registrars Office) of the faculty member teaching the course on a space-available basis. Administrative Withdrawal The requirements for a student auditing a course are ordinarily only that the student After the first week of classes but before the withdrawal deadline (end of the 7th meets the normal attendance policies of the class. However, a faculty member may week of classes), any faculty member may remove a student from a course, if the impose additional conditions before giving audit approval to the student. The student fails to adhere to the written policies of the class syllabus, or if the student's faculty member has no responsibilities to the student other than those agreed to in performance is so deficient that the faculty member judges that the student has no the original audit authorization. realistic prospect of finishing the course successfully. The faculty member must inform the student and the Registrars' Office in writing when taking this action. An audited course will appear on the transcript with the grade of AU. A student who The grade appearing on the student's transcript is W and is counted towards the registers on an audit basis and does not meet the attendance policy or other student's attempted hours. requirements agreed with the faculty member receives a grade of NA (not attending). Bulgarian State Exams An audited course counts toward hours attempted. The student may subsequently All students are encouraged to sit for the Bulgarian State Exam at the conclusion of enroll and retake the course (see rules on retaking courses). their last semester at AUBG, just prior to graduation. The State Exam is a cumulative exam focused on the learning outcomes of the student's major field of Curriculum Changes study, and is graded by a team of 3 faculty members. Successful completion of a When the requirements for a major or minor program change, students have the Senior Thesis or a State Exam is a prerequisite for issuance of a Bulgarian diploma. choice to complete the program under the requirements of the catalog in effect on A student must successfully complete the State Exam within the first 3 exam dates the date the students entered the University, or to satisfy the requirements of the following completion of coursework. In exceptional cases, a student may apply for new catalog. When choosing the later catalog, students must meet all the new permission to sit for a State Exam after this period by submitting a written appeal to requirements. the Dean of Faculty. For more detailed information, please contact the Registrars' Office. Declaring and Changing a Major Class Attendance Students must complete all requirements for one or two majors to be eligible for graduation. Students may also choose to declare one or two minors. Students are Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Specific attendance policies are ordinarily expected to declare their major(s) and minor(s) (if any) by the middle of determined by individual professors. When absences are due to illness, University- the sophomore year. Majors must be declared not later than the completion of the related activities, or other conditions beyond the student's control, the student fifth semester at AUBG. Students may change majors at any point after should inform his or her professors immediately and may ask for confirmation declaration. A student who decides to declare or change a major or majors must from the Health Center or other appropriate party. However, no faculty member is submit the appropriate completed form to the Registrars' Office. A single student's required to excuse a student from class. academic record may contain no more than 2 majors and no more than 2 minors. Regardless of published attendance policy, any faculty member may remove a Students may declare a second major if they are in good academic standing and can student from a course if the student fails to attend the course at least once during the demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of completing all requirements for both first week of class or misses three classes without prior permission of the professor. majors within the normal number of semesters and without taking an overload in The Registrars will send a notice to each student removed from a course in this any of those semesters. Students must also satisfy the requirements of each major manner. If the action takes place during the add/drop period, the action is recorded with courses in which the student has earned a GPA of at least 2.50. as a drop and no record appears on the student's transcript. If the action occurs after the add/drop period but before the withdrawal deadline, the action is treated as a withdrawal from the course. If the action occurs after the withdrawal deadline, the student is assigned an F or X for the course. Deferred Admission Final Examination Schedule AUBG permits accepted applicants to defer University enrollment for up to one Almost all classes will hold final exams during the final exams period according to year. Candidates approved for deferred admission are required to submit a non- the following schedule: refundable deposit that is held in the student's account at the University. Candidates requesting deferred enrollment status must make their request in Class meeting time Final Exam time MW 9:00 - 10:15 1st Day 9:00 - 11:00 writing to Admissions Office prior to August 1 for the Fall semester enrollment and th prior to December 1 for the Spring semester enrollment. MR 10:45 - 12:00 4 Day 9:00 - 11:00 MW 12:30 - 13:45 5th Day 11:45 - 13:45 Double-Counting MR 14:15 - 15:30 2nd Day 11:45 - 13:45 In order to maintain the integrity of AUBG's academic programs, students who MR 16:00 - 17:15 1st Day 14:30 - 16:30 complete more than one program must satisfy the requirements of each program MW 17:45 - 19:00 3rd Day 14:30 - 16:30 substantially independently of courses taken to complete some other program. TR 9:00 - 10:15 2nd Day 9:00 - 11:00 TF 10:45 - 12:00 5th Day 9:00 - 11:00 Students who double-major must take courses that (a) satisfy the course th requirements of each major and (b) satisfy both sets of required courses without TR 12:30 - 13:45 4 Day 11:45 - 13:45 st double-counting more than 3 courses. For programs that have more than 3 common TF 14:15 - 15:30 1 Day 11:45 - 13:45 required courses, one additional course in either major is required to replace each TF 16:00 - 17:15 2nd Day 14:30 - 16:30 additional common course. A Senior Thesis or Senior Project cannot be double- TR 17:45 - 19:00 4th Day 14:30 - 16:30 counted. W 10:45 - 12:00, F 9:00 - 10:15 3rd Day 9:00 - 11:00 rd Students taking two minors or a major and a minor may double-count at most two W 14:15 - 15:30, F 12:30 - 13:45 3 Day 11:45 - 13:45 courses towards satisfying the requirements of both programs. For classes scheduled at irregular meeting times, consult the instructor or the For the purposes of this regulation, collateral requirements (courses outside the th major that are pre-requisites for required courses) are not included. official final exam schedule that is posted at the Registrars' Office by the end of 12 week of classes. Exclusion Full-time Status Faculty members may recommend to the Dean of Faculty that a student be excluded from a course at any time during the semester for failure to comply with A student must take a minimum of 12 hours to be considered a full-time student and the professor's written guidelines - including those related to lack of attendance, to be eligible for AUBG financial aid and a student loan. A student who is enrolled academic dishonesty, or disruptive behavior that detracts from the classroom- in fewer than 12 hours as a result of withdrawing from one or more courses after the learning environment. When such an action is taken, the faculty member must add-drop period is not entitled to any tuition refund. inform both the student and the Dean of Faculty in writing of the rationale for the Grade Changes action. Exclusion will result in a grade of "X" being entered on the student's transcript. For purposes of computing academic standing, grade point averages, If a student suspects that an error has been made in recording a final course grade, etc. the grade of "X" is equivalent to that of "F". Note also the policies on class he or she should immediately contact the professor involved. If an error has been attendance and academic integrity. made, the faculty member will complete a form indicating both the correction and Final Examinations the reason for the error. Upon approval of the Department Chair and the Dean of Faculty, the Registrars will make the correction. All requests for grade changes Final examinations are held according to a regular schedule at the end of each must be made no later than the end of the fifth week of the semester following that semester and cannot be taken during the last week of classes. Students who are in which the original grade was assigned. After the end of the sixth week of the scheduled for more than two final examinations in one day may have an following semester, all grades are final. examination rescheduled with the consent of one of the instructors. If a student believes the grade assigned is unfair, he or she may file a written appeal A student who misses a scheduled final examination at the end of a semester for a with the Dean of Faculty, who will forward the appeal to the Academic Integrity legitimate reason (such as sudden illness) should make the necessary arrangements and Appeals Council. with the professor to make up the examination. A scheduled final exam can be made up only at the discretion of the faculty member. Grade Point Average Failing and Unsatisfactory Grades Dividing total quality points by GPA hours yields the grade point average (GPA), Failing grades include F, Failed; U, Unsatisfactory performance in a pass/fail which is carried to two decimal points. The quality points for each course equal the course; where any grade lower than a C- is considered unsatisfactory (counts in number of credit hours taken multiplied by the numerical value of the letter grade. GPA); X, student dismissed from class for failure to adhere to written rules (counts GPA hours are the sum of the credit hours associated with course taken at AUBG in in GPA). This is the usual grade assigned when a student is dismissed from a course which grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, F, X, and U have been earned for academic dishonesty. and which have not subsequently been retaken. When an individual course is Incomplete Grades repeated, neither the original quality points nor the credit hours attempted are considered in determining the cumulative average for the first 3 courses that are A grade of "I" is given under extraordinary circumstances in which a student's repeated. If any further repeats are permitted, both quality points and credit hours inability to submit required work prevents a faculty member from assigning an are included (see section on Repeating a Course). ordinary letter grade. Incompletes are given only at the discretion of the individual professor until the beginning of the last week of classes. After the beginning of the Grade Point Average in Major last week of classes, a grade of “I” requires the permission of both the professor and Graduation requirements include a GPA in major requirement. Students must be the Dean of Faculty. A proposed contract will be signed between the student and the able to satisfy the requirements of the major with courses in which the student's professor explaining the rationale for the "I" grade and detailing what the student GPA is at least 2.50. For the purposes of this requirement, collateral requirements must do to complete the course. This proposed contract will include a deadline for (courses outside the major that are pre-requisites for required courses) are not completion of the incomplete work. The proposed contract must be approved by included. the appropriate Department Chair, who may suggest a revision of the contract or may reject the application entirely. In all cases, students must complete all For students intending to major in Business, there is a minimum GPA requirement outstanding course requirements by the end of the fifth week of classes of the in the first four Business core courses (BUS 200, BUS 220, BUS 221, and BUS following semester. Instructors must submit grades no later than the end of the 260) that must be met prior to declaring the major. sixth week of classes of the following semester. A grade of “I” which is not converted into a regular grade by these deadlines automatically becomes an “F”. A Grading System student may graduate with an incomplete on her or his transcript only if s/he would The following scale has been adopted by AUBG: be able to graduate with a grade of “F” in the course. Students on academic Excellent A = 4.00 A- = 3.67 probation are ineligible for a grade of “I”. Good B+ = 3.33 B = 3.00 B- = 2.67 Non-credit Grades Satisfactory C+ = 2.33 C = 2.00 C- = 1.67 Poor D+ = 1.33 D = 1.00 Non-credit grades include AU, course audited; NA, course registered for audit but Passed P = degree credit, not included in GPA computation not attended; NR, no grade reported by the professor (this is a temporary grade Failure F = 0.00 X = 0.00 U = 0.00 used until the professor submits the official course grade); W, withdrawn. These scores will be calculated cumulatively at the end of every semester and at These grades are not considered in the GPA, but they are counted in computing any other time when new grades are reported. These grades form the student's hours attempted. GPA. At graduation, honors are awarded to students who have achieved the Graduation Requirements following cumulative GPA's for four years' work: In order to graduate a student must have: ! 3.90 Summa Cum Laude (With Highest Praise) ! ! completed at least 120 earned credit hours 3.75 Magna Cum Laude (With Great Praise) ! ! 3.50 Cum Laude (With Praise) completed at least 60 credit hours in residence ! completed at least 30 of their final 60 hours in residence If a student's semester GPA is 3.80 or above and does not include any withdrawals ! earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 or incompletes, he or she will qualify for the AUBG Dean's List for that semester. ! completed all requirements for at least one major with a GPA in the major of at least 2.50 If a student's cumulative GPA is 3.80 or above and does not include any ! completed all general education requirements and foundation courses withdrawals or incompletes, he or she will qualify for the AUBG President's List. ! completed at least 3 writing-intensive courses, and ! satisfied all current financial obligations to the University. A student may participate in the Commencement Exercises if he or she satisfies all scope of the academic component of the internship experience. An academic of the above requirements or can do so with no more than four credit hours of internship results in a measurable output of academic work that is graded additional coursework. according to the standards of the discipline awarding the credit. Independent Study Examples could include: Independent study provides students at AUBG with the opportunity to undertake ! an analysis of a company's marketing strategy (drawing on the intern's specialized study and to work closely with individual faculty in the model of an direct experience) in contrast to marketing theory or strategies drawn from English tutorial. Independent study is only granted for general elective credit or for academic research elective courses within the major or minor field of study. All registration policies ! a study of how a media company ensures unbiased treatment of political and deadlines for regular courses apply to independent study. Courses taken as an issues, resulting in a term paper exploring how particular issues arising in Independent Study may not duplicate courses currently in the AUBG catalog. the course of an internship were handled from the perspective of the ethical practice of journalism Only students who have completed thirty credit hours and have a CGPA of 3.10 ! a study of how a bank monitors credit risk and interest rate risk, combining may undertake Independent Study courses. No student may take more than two economic analysis of the theory of asymmetric information with Independent Study classes in a single semester and no more than five in the course knowledge of a particular bank's processes. of an undergraduate career. Principles: An Independent Study Contract must be obtained from the Registrars' Office, signed by the faculty member and returned to the Registrars' Office prior to the end An Academic Internship: of add/drop week. In addition, the Department Chair must approve a course or ! carries academic credit project description and a copy must be submitted with the Dean of Faculty. The ! is registered for the semester (possibly summer) in which the description must include an outline of the subject, schedule of meetings and preponderance of the academic work takes place. Academic internships method of grading. Independent Studies must incorporate at least two graded may require registration and tuition in accordance with tuition for part- assignments and must meet for at least one hour per week. Exceptions to this policy time students. Please see details on the internships application form. can only be made by the Dean of Faculty in consultation with the appropriate ! must be pre-arranged with a faculty supervisor (NEVER post hoc) Department Chair. ! involves repeated and contemporaneous involvement of a faculty member with an academic project International Study ! produces an end-product which can be graded according to normal Students who have completed at least two semesters in residence and who are in academic standards. good academic standing may participate in an exchange program for up to one A maximum of three academic credits in the student's academic career may be academic year. (See “International and Exchange Programs” earlier under awarded for academic internship experiences under the following conditions: “Student Services”.) ! the student must obtain a faculty sponsor who will be responsible for To ensure that the credits from the courses taken while on the exchange program academic oversight of the internship will apply to the AUBG degree, students need to complete a Prior Approval For ! the student must present a formal internship petition to the Dean of Faculty Off-Campus Study Form with their academic advisor. Forms are available at the signed by the faculty sponsor and indicating the student's responsibilities Registrars' Office. and the number of credit hours sought; the Dean of Faculty has the sole Internships authority to approve internships and determine the number of credits to be awarded AUBG students are eligible for internship experiences that may be either with or ! a minimum of 80 hours of internship employment is required for each without academic credit. All internships that carry academic credit must satisfy academic credit hour. Only employment after registering for the internship the guidelines under “Academic Internship”, non-credit bearing internships are may be counted toward the 80-hour minimum. described under “Professional Internship”. Whenever feasible, internships should include periodic meetings between the Academic Internship - an internship which combines work experience with intern and the faculty sponsor. Ordinarily internships will also include a written academic work under the contemporaneous direction and supervision of a faculty report upon conclusion. member. Academic credit is granted to the internship based upon the scale and Professional Internship - an internship experience with an employer that provides Leave of Absence work experience directly related to an academic program, but the experience itself After matriculating at the University, students are expected to enroll each regular is the essence of the internship experience. Professional internships do not require semester until they graduate, withdraw from the University, or take an approved any demonstration of an academic output of the experience, nor do they require any leave of absence. Unless students withdraw from the University or obtain an supervision of a faculty member. A professional internship may be arranged either approved leave of absence, they are liable for all normal academic fees associated by the student individually or with the assistance of a faculty member. The with enrollment. completion of a professional internship may be recognized on the student's transcript following the completion of a report from the student and the employer A leave of absence permits a student to re-enter the University after a semester or confirming the nature of the internship, which is then approved by the Department more away from the institution. Applications for a leave of absence are available Chair or his/her designee. from the Registrars’ Office. Completed applications establishing that the student has cleared all financial and other obligations to the University are due not later Examples could include: than April 15 for a leave for the Fall semester and November 15 for a leave for the ! work for the summer as a reporter for a newspaper Spring. Students intending to be on leave of absence should not pre-register for ! work in the marketing department of a multinational firm courses that meet during the leave. Existing pre-registrations will be cancelled ! work in the corporate finance department of a bank. when a student files a leave of absence request. Applications received after the deadlines will be subject to a late leave of absence fee and may be rejected by the Principles: University if deemed detrimental to the institution. A professional internship: In exceptional circumstances, a student may petition for a leave of absence for the ! does not carry academic credit remainder of a semester in progress. When such an exception is granted, the ! is noted on the transcript student leaving the University prior to the end of the seventh week of the semester ! can be filed after completion of the experience will be dropped from all enrolled courses. Those withdrawing after that date will ! does not require registration as a course receive grades of "W" in each of their enrolled courses. ! does not require demonstration of academic output. While on leaves of absence, students are expected to pre-register for courses in the Forms for recording professional internships are available in the Registrars' Office. semester following the period of absence during the designated course registration period. (See pre-registration information below.) Failure to pre-register or to renew Late-Arriving Students a leave of absence with the University results in an administrative withdrawal. Students are expected to return to campus for the beginning of classes, and must Subsequent re-entry requires a formal application for readmission through the physically sign-in at the Registrars no later than the end of the third day of classes Admissions Committee. (see “Sign-In Policy”). Medical Leave of Absence If a student has missed all of the first-week meetings of a class, the professor has the right to drop the student from his or her class. A student who suffers a serious medical incapacity during the semester may be permitted to withdraw from all enrolled courses. The student must request the A late-arriving student may be permitted to add courses during the second week withdrawal in writing. If the student is incapable of making the request, the student only if all of the following conditions are met: may be administratively placed on leave of absence by recommendation of the ! the student submits a written request to the Dean of Faculty for permission University physician with the approval of the Dean of Students. The medical leave to register late is based upon the medical opinion that the student is unable to complete the ! the student has the professor's written permission to add the course late semester or to complete remaining work in his/her courses before the incomplete ! the course that is added has space available under the course cap deadline. The medical leave applies to all courses in which the student is enrolled, ! the student pays the “Late Add Fee” for each course added (see section and the student receives a grade of W in each course. The normal fees for late leave on Fees). of absence apply to medical leaves. Faculty are under no obligation to accommodate late-arriving students. Mid-Semester Progress Reports At the middle of each semester, Mid-Semester Progress Reports are issued for all first-year students and for all students on academic probation or academic warning. The following symbols are used: “S” for satisfactory, “U” for Pre-Registration unsatisfactory. These reports are designed to assist students in solving academic Course registration information is available ten days before registration begins at difficulties and do not appear on the students' transcripts. The reports are http://reg.aubg.bg or through the Registrars' Office. Course registration normally forwarded to the student's academic advisor. begins on April 15 for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring. Students Overload are limited during the initial pre-registration period to no more than 17 credit hours of pre-registered (or wait-listed) courses. The policy of the University is to assign The normal course load in any semester is 15 credit hours, but students in good registration priority to students in accordance with the need of the students to enroll standing may enroll in as many as 17 credit hours per semester. A semester in a course in order to complete graduation requirements. Ordinarily, this will schedule with more than 17 hours is considered an overload, and is subject to the proceed in reverse order of class standing second-semester seniors first, then first- overload fee, and may also result in application of the excess credit fee (see “Other semester seniors, etc. until all students are registered. Exceptions to this can be Fees and Deposits” under Tuition and Fees.) Students with one or more made at the discretion of the Dean of Faculty in cases in which the need of outstanding “I" grades will not ordinarily be permitted to take an overload. A underclassmen for access to some courses is greater than that of upper-classmen, or student with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 may take a maximum of 19 credit to preserve spaces in courses suitable for incoming students. Any such unusual hours in a semester with the permission of his/her advisor. Students who could restrictions should be explained on the Registrars' website. graduate at the end of the semester are also permitted to exceed the 19-hour limit and/or waive the 3.30 GPA requirement for that semester with the permission of the Students with overdue balances due at the Cashier's Office will not be permitted to Dean of Faculty. First-year students may not take overloads. No student may enroll pre-register. in more than 22 credits in one semester. Only under extraordinary circumstances Registration may a non-graduating student with CGPA below 3.30 be granted a waiver at the discretion of the Dean of Faculty. Students on academic probation are ineligible for To receive credit for course work taken during a particular term a student must be overloads. officially registered for all courses through the Registrars' Office. It is the student's responsibility to comply with this regulation. Registration procedures are listed in Pass/Fail the schedule of classes, which is available from the Registrars' Office prior to the A student may take some courses on a pass/fail basis under the following beginning of each term, or online at www.aubg.bg. Students taking overloads are conditions: subject to overload fees. See information in “Tuition and Fees”. ! the student must have junior standing or higher and have a GPA of at least Religious Holidays 2.00 AUBG takes no position on religious holidays. Students who plan to be absent for a ! the student may not take more than one course per semester on a pass/fail religious holiday should discuss the matter with their professors. basis ! a course taken on a pass/fail basis may not be used to fulfill General Repeating a Course Education and/or major requirements unless a course in the major is When a student repeats a course taken for credit, the new grade will be used in all designated specifically as pass/fail by the discipline - in this latter case it future computations of the student's cumulative GPA for the first 3 courses that the counts toward the total hours required for graduation student repeats. The student may normally repeat no more than three courses ! “Pass” grades will not be used in computing GPAs but will be counted during his/her career at AUBG, each of them only once, regardless of the grade toward degree credit. A “failing” grade of “U” will be figured in the received. Both grades will be recorded and will appear on the official transcript. student's cumulative GPA The course only counts once toward accumulating the total number of credit hours ! a student must indicate whether he or she wishes to take a course on a but counts twice toward hours attempted. pass/fail basis when registering for the semester; and ! a limit of three courses may be taken on a pass/fail basis during a student's Students who fail or withdraw from a course may pre-register or register to repeat career at AUBG. the course according to the normal registration priority system. Students wishing to repeat a course to improve a passing grade will be permitted to register only after Students cannot convert a course from pass/fail to regular enrollment or vice versa the third day of add-drop week, and on a space-available basis. If, on the second after the add/drop period. attempt, a student fails a core course or a course required for completion of a student's only major, the student may file a petition with the Dean of Faculty for a waiver of the limits on retaking a course. However, even in this case, the waiver will be granted only upon presentation of some evidence that future performance is textbook titles, and sample exams as may be required. If these documents are in a likely to result in a passing grade. language other than English, they must be accompanied by an officially certified translation. Sign-in Policy Grades received in transfer courses will not be considered in the calculation of Students have a responsibility to return to campus promptly at the beginning of GPA. Except for AUBG-approved study-abroad or exchange programs credit will each semester. Students returning to AUBG at the beginning of the semester must only be awarded for courses completed with the equivalent of a C+ or higher, and officially sign in at the Registrars' Office no later than 5:00 pm of the third day of transfer credit will not be accepted for the student's last full-time semester prior to regularly scheduled classes. The sign-in must be done in person. No student may graduation. No more than 18 transfer credit hours can be applied toward a student's sign in for another student, nor can any student send a proxy to fulfill the sign-in major field of study and no more than 9 transfer credit hours can be applied towards obligation. a minor, except in the case of AUBG-approved exchange programs or study- Students who fail to sign in by the deadline will have their registration cancelled for abroad programs. A student may, with prior written permission of the Dean of all classes. Students who arrive on campus after the sign-in deadline and students Faculty, transfer up to 8 credit hours from another institution in order to complete who are on campus but fail to sign in by the sign-in deadline may re-enroll using AUBG graduation requirements. the usual add/drop process. No provision or guarantee can be made that spaces in Unscheduled Class Meetings any particular course or courses will still be available to students whose registration is cancelled due to failure to sign-in. If the re-enrollment occurs after The published course schedule will indicate all recurring course meeting times. the normal add/drop deadline, the late add/drop fee will apply. Extra or alternative class sessions may be held outside of the normal class schedule to accommodate unforeseen circumstances after reasonable consultation with the Submitting Similar Work in Multiple Courses students in the class. Faculty scheduling alternative sessions must avoid time Submitting the same academic work to more than one course without the conflicts and should not use the Wednesday meeting time break in the schedule. knowledge of the course instructor constitutes academic dishonesty. This includes Alternative sessions must be preceded by timely notice and may not result in an not only similar papers, but also any work stemming from the same basic research. increase in the total number of contact hours for the semester. Transcripts Exams should normally be held during scheduled class meetings. However, there are times when scheduling exams outside of the normal schedule is appropriate. Official transcripts may be requested at the Registrars' Office. Transcripts may be Examples include group exams for multi-section courses and lengthier exam either conventional paper transcripts or electronic transcripts. The charge for a periods to enhance student performance. copy of either type of official transcript is $5. AUBG also issues Europass Diploma Supplements (EDS) to its Bulgarian diplomas. The EDS is provided free of charge When exams are scheduled outside of regular meeting times, the scheduling of automatically to all graduates who successfully passed the state examinations in such exams must include consultation with students. The exams must not conflict their major field(s). Students may also receive photocopies of their diplomas with any other scheduled class meetings of the students, should be announced at certified as authentic by the Registrars' Office for a fee of $5 per certified copy. least two weeks in advance, and may not be held between 5:00 pm Friday and 8:00 am Monday. For every exam held outside the regular class meeting time, the Transfer Credit Policy for AUBG Students instructor may cancel one regular class. No credits from other institutions earned after the date a student enters AUBG can Withdrawal from Courses be counted toward an AUBG degree unless the student has acquired pre-approval of the proposed course(s) or credits. Students may not transfer credit earned at No withdrawals will be permitted after the conclusion of the seventh week of other institutions during periods when the student was simultaneously enrolled in classes. Prior to the conclusion of the seventh week of classes and following AUBG courses. The number of credits accepted for transfer from a single term add/drop, courses may be dropped at the request of the student with a grade of W. (semester) of study cannot exceed 17 credits per semester or the equivalent. Grades of W will count in neither the credit hours earned nor in the calculation of the GPA. They do count in hours attempted. See also “Medical Leave of Absence”. If the student wishes transferred courses to count towards satisfying the AUBG General Education requirements, he/she must also seek pre-approval for the Withdrawal from the University General Education credit. Forms for pre-approval for credit and General Education Withdrawal from the University is a very serious step and terminates a student's credit are available in the Registrars' Office. Evaluation of the application for pre- relationship with the University. Readmission is only possible through re- approval will be based upon examination of course descriptions, outlines, syllabi, application. An application to withdraw from the University is available from the Registrars' Office. Applications declaring the intent to withdraw from the DEGREE REQUIREMENTS University must be submitted by April 15 for the Fall and November 15 for the Spring semester. Students must also clear all financial and other obligations to the A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree at University. AUBG. Each student must complete prior to graduation the General Education requirements of both foundation courses and the general education modes of Applications received after that date will be subject to a late fee and may be inquiry, the writing-across-the-curriculum requirements, and all of the rejected by the University if deemed detrimental to the institution. Additionally requirements of at least one major program with a GPA-in-major of at least 2.5. students withdrawing after the beginning of classes in any semester will be liable for part or all of the tuition and other costs associated with enrollment. Information Philosophy of General Education on tuition refunds for withdrawals after the beginning of the semester is under The philosophy of the General Education requirement rests on the conviction that “Tuition and Fees”. AUBG graduates should be prepared to act responsibly as participants in a democratic society and to find fulfillment in the enjoyment of the moral, Students withdrawing from the University after classes begin but before the end of intellectual, and artistic achievements of the human enterprise - both past and the fifth week of the semester will be dropped from enrolled classes. Those present. withdrawing after that date will receive grades of "W" in each of his/her enrolled classes. AUBG graduates should possess a breadth of general knowledge that is not simply a collection of facts emanating from specialized investigations, but a genuine understanding of the intellectual experience of the practitioners of the various disciplines as they observe, experiment, and conduct research. Consequently, the emphasis of the General Education Program is less on surveying the current factual information in a field than it is an effort to introduce students to the major modes of inquiry. In addition, although graduates will become specialists in one or more disciplines, a well-educated person needs a broad understanding of all fields in order to communicate successfully with non-specialists. In a complex society, where debates among experts often have a bearing on issues of broad social concern, an educated person should be capable of evaluating the competing arguments of specialists in other fields. Moreover, since the world and our knowledge of it are interrelated, the General Education Program places special emphasis on how to bring interdisciplinary perspectives to investigations of important issues. Foundation Courses Foundation courses in verbal and mathematical skills are to be completed in the first year. ENG 101 Exposition ENG 102 Persuasion STA 105 Statistics MAT 100 Introductory Mathematics* * The requirement in Introductory Mathematics may be satisfied upon admission by designated scores on the SAT exam or during the first semester at AUBG by placement examination. Modes of Inquiry General Education courses in the several branches of human intellectual endeavor, called Modes of Inquiry, introduce students to a variety of perspectives upon the world and several methods for exploring it. ! Aesthetic Expression (1 course or courses summing to at least 3 CR) Historical Analysis ! Historical Analysis (2 courses: 1 Historical Sources Course and 1 A two course sequence introduces students progressively to various issues in Historical Research Course) history and equips them to recognize, interpret and present information about the ! Literary Analysis (2 courses: 1 Principles of Literary Analysis Course and 1 Literary Case Studies Course) past. A course in Historical Sources is prerequisite to a course in Historical ! Moral and Philosophical Reasoning (2 courses) Research. ! Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses) Learning Outcomes for the Historical Analysis Mode of Inquiry ! Scientific Investigation (1 course) ! Social and Cultural Analysis (2 courses) Students will be able to: ! General Education Modes of Inquiry Descriptions understand the nature, use and importance of sources ! distinguish the proper use of primary and secondary sources Aesthetic Expression ! read a document critically with consideration of motives, viewpoint and authority Courses in Aesthetic Expression engage students in direct encounters with a ! significant number of existing works of art or in creative or performance activity. design and execute a research project ! construct and support an original argument. Learning Outcomes for Aesthetic Expression Mode of Inquiry Historical Sources: Historical Sources courses introduce students to the historical Students will be able to: mode of analysis: how to recognize, interpret and analyze sources about the past. ! recognize formal and stylistic features of works or performances of Courses that satisfy the Historical Sources mode of inquiry include: creative expression ! understand the relation of creative expression to its cultural context EUR 111 History of European Integration ! analyze and interpret works or performances of creative expression HTY 101 Global History to 1500 using appropriate, relevant terminology HTY 102 Global History since 1500 ! appreciate the expressive and performing dimensions of various art HTY 201 Myth-making in History forms. HTY 208 Greece, Thrace, the Black Sea and the Ancient World HTY 209 Rome and the Ancient World Courses that satisfy the Aesthetic Expression mode of inquiry include: HTY 210 Medieval Europe FAR 101 Introduction to Music HTY 212 Early Modern Europe FAR 105 AUBG Choir HTY 213 Modern Europe FAR 109 Music Theory HTY 214 Eastern Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries FAR 121 Beginning Drawing HTY 221 The Medieval Balkans FAR 122 Intermediate Drawing HTY 222 The Modern Balkans FAR 151 Introduction to Theater HTY 223 History of the FAR 160 Introduction to Art History and Theory HTY 224 Bulgarian History (681-1990) FAR 203 / 403 Piano, Harp, Voice HTY 230 Byzantine History FAR 250 Applied Theater HTY 241 United States History to the Civil War FAR 251 Beginning Acting HTY 242 United States History from 1865 to Present FAR 252 Intermediate Acting Historical Research: Historical Research courses introduce students to the FAR 260 Stories of the Renaissance: Art and Intellectual History historical mode of research, the construction of original arguments and the use of FAR 307 History of Jazz FAR 309 Bulgarian Folk Music sources in support claims. Courses in this area are taken only after the Historical FAR 310 Music in Latin American Culture Sources requirement is met and after AUB 102 is completed. JMC 200 Visual Communication Theory and Practice Courses that satisfy the Historical Research mode of inquiry include: SES 390 Byzantine Religious Art and Architecture in ECO 222 Economic History Southeast Europe HTY 291 Historical Methods: Interwar East and Central Europe HTY 301 Falsifications in History HTY 304 / EUR 397 Topics in Modern European History: European Learning Outcomes for Literary Analysis Mode of Inquiry Diplomatic History Students will be able to: HTY 304 Topics in European History: Ancient Greek and Roman History ! read a text with close attention to language and form HTY 304 Topics in European History: Classical Antiquity ! apply the terms of literary analysis to a broad range of texts HTY 304 Topics in European History: Early Slav History ! relate literary texts to cultural and historical contexts and Culture ! view texts from diverse perspectives (historical, philosophical, cultural) HTY 304 Topics in European History: History of the Soviet Union ! engage in literary interpretation and research HTY 304 Topics in European History: Europe and the Others ! properly document a paper of literary analysis. HTY 305 Topics in Southeast European History: Early Slav History and Culture Principles of Literary Analysis: Principles of Literary Analysis courses HTY 305 Topics in Southeast European History: introduce students to the theory and practice of literary analysis emphasizing close The Balkan Minorities 1774 - 1920's. reading techniques and the construction of literary interpretations. HTY 305 Topics in Southeast European History: The Ottoman Courses that satisfy the Principles of Literary Analysis mode of inquiry include: Legacy HTY 306 Topics in Ottoman History: The Islamic City ENG 205 Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction HTY 306 Topics in Ottoman History: Women in an Islamic State ENG 206 Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry HTY 306 Topics in Ottoman History: Muslims, Christians, and ENG 210 Introduction to Literature Jews in the Ottoman Empire ENG 230 Landmark Texts of the Western Tradition HTY 306 Topics in Ottoman History: The Eastern Question: the ENG 241 American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 Balkans and the Middle East in European Diplomacy ENG 242 American Literature: 1865 Present HTY 307 Topics in American History: Being in the Storm So Long: ENG 250 British Literature The African Americans from Slavery to the Civil Rights ENG 260 Balkan Literature Era ENG 270 World Literature HTY 307 Topics in American History: Civil War and Reconstruction Case Studies in Literary Analysis: Case Studies in Literary Analysis introduce HTY 307 Topics in American History: American History and Film students to the literary mode of research, the in-depth application of the tools and HTY 308 Topics in Global History: Cultures and Societies in Latin principles of literary analysis to the construction of literary argument. Courses in America this area are taken only after the Principles of Literary Analysis requirement is met HTY 308 Topics in Global History: History of Islam and after ENG 102 is completed. HTY 310 History of Christianity Courses that satisfy the Case Studies in Literary Analysis mode of inquiry include: HTY 401 Critical Issues in History: Hitler: Accident or Consequence of German History ENG 300 The Bible as Literature HTY 401 Critical Issues in History: Race and Slavery from ENG 350 Literary History Studies: Age of Revolution Antiquity to the Making of the Atlantic World ENG 350 Literary History Studies: American Writers in Europe Between the Two World Wars Literary Analysis ENG 350 Literary History Studies: British Romantic Poets A two course sequence introduces students progressively to interpretive methods ENG 350 Literary History Studies: Literature of the Jazz Age and terminology for both formal (aesthetic, stylistic) and contextual (cultural, ENG 350 Literary History Studies: Modern Irish Literature historical, philosophical) study of literature. A course in Principles of Literary ENG 350 Literary History Studies: Modernism Analysis is prerequisite to courses in Case Studies in Literary Analysis. ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies: Counterculture Literature ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies: Film Criticism ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies: From Stage to Screen ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies: History, Memory, and Narrative in Contemporary Balkan Cinema ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies: Inventing the Novel Learning outcomes for Quantitative Reasoning Courses ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies: Mystery and Students will be able to: Detective Fiction ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies: Satire ! identify important questions and formulate hypothesis and arguments to ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies: Science Fiction and Fantasy answer them effectively ENG 380 Major Authors: Chaucer ! find, analyze and apply information to solve problems through critical ENG 380 Major Authors: T. S. Eliot thinking and creative synthesis ENG 388 Shakespeare ! reason analytically and quantitatively when creating or using abstract models Moral and Philosophical Reasoning ! employ and critique quantitative and qualitative modes of analysis Courses in Moral and Philosophical Reasoning engage students in developing ! recognize appropriate and inappropriate uses of quantification. their abilities to identify ethical issues and make decisions in the context of Courses that satisfy the Quantitative Reasoning mode of inquiry include: conflicting values. MAT 102 Finite Mathematics Learning Outcomes for Moral and Philosophical Reasoning Mode of Inquiry MAT 103 Calculus I Students will be able to: MAT 104 Calculus II MAT 105 Linear Algebra ! understand fundamental principles of philosophical or ethical reasoning BUS 362 Marketing Research and ethical decision-making ! apply philosophical or ethical principles in investigation to better Scientific Investigation understand complex contemporary or historical issues or better Courses in Scientific Investigation examine natural phenomena empirically and understand the complexities of ethical decision-making systematically. They develop students' grasp of scientific methodology; including ! understand and appreciate the historical development of philosophical or observation, modeling, rigorous quantitative analysis, and the prediction of natural ethical thought phenomena. The importance of science with its technological, environmental, ! write and speak in the area of philosophical or ethical reasoning. philosophical, social, and personal implications is emphasized. Courses that satisfy the Moral and Philosophical Reasoning mode of inquiry Learning outcomes for Scientific Investigation Courses include: Students will be able to: POS 101 Introduction to Politics PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy ! understand scientific methodology PHI 220 Ethics ! understand the importance of observation, experiment and quantitative PHI 301 Topics in Philosophy: Science and Religion analysis in the exploration of natural phenomena PHI 304 Modern and Contemporary Political Philosophy ! understand the promise and limits of scientific methodology RLG 200 New Age Spirituality Courses that satisfy the Scientific Investigation mode of inquiry include: RLG 201 Introduction to World Religions RLG 301 Topics in Religion SCI 111 Principles of Classical Physics BUS 300 Business Ethics SCI 113 Physics: Theory and Experiment JMC 356 Media Law and Ethics SCI 130 Elementary Stellar Astronomy and Cosmology SCI 150 Principles of Biology Quantitative Reasoning SCI 160 Introduction to Environmental Science Courses in Quantitative Reasoning develop sound thinking, both inductive and Social and Cultural Analysis deductive, based on systematic use of logic and numbers in constructing and applying models of the phenomenal as well as the noumenal world. They provide a Courses in Social and Cultural Analysis provoke us to better understand people, basic foundation and a broad-based knowledge in problem-solving and abstract societies and the social logics that they create. They help us better understand what thinking and develop the ability to analyze and apply abstract knowledge in happens as societies interact, both peacefully and confrontationally, in the context various contexts. of a larger society. Learning outcomes for Social and Cultural Analysis Courses American Studies Business Administration Students will be able to: Computer Science ! understand the role of conceptualizing our social experience into specific Economics concepts and how we use different methodological tools to develop these European Politics concepts History and Civilizations ! understand how existing theories help organize concepts into Information Systems explanations of societal phenomena Journalism and Mass Communication ! understand how to critically evaluate competing theoretical explanations Mathematics ! present social and cultural analysis through writing and/or oral Political Science and International Relations presentation. The number of credit hours required for a major and specific course requirements Courses that satisfy the Social and Cultural Analysis mode of inquiry include: vary from major to major. Descriptions of the majors and their respective requirements may be found in the pages to follow. AMS 201 Introduction to North American Cultural Studies ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology Honors ANT 237 Ethnicity and Culture Conflict Graduation with Disciplinary Honors represents outstanding work within the ANT 312 Anthropology of Religion requirements of a given major and significant effort in addition to those minimum ANT 350 Comparative Mythology requirements. Excellence in these areas can be measured by overall GPA, ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics performance in designated courses within a major, and/or completion of a Senior ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics Thesis or Senior Project completed within the specific major. A student who EUR 212 EU Politics double-majors can earn honors in both majors only by completing the JMC 141 Communication, Media, and Society requirements for both majors. A single Senior Thesis or Senior Project cannot be POS 102 Introduction to International Relations used to fulfill honors requirements in both majors. EUR 302 Comparative Politics of Europe PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology All AUBG major programs have established the specific criteria for Disciplinary PSY 102 Social Psychology Honors. SES 238 Archaeology of Southeastern Europe SES 325 Environmental Issues and Education in Southeast Europe SOC101 Introduction to Sociology Writing-Across-the-Curriculum The University is committed to developing students' ability to write effectively in a variety of areas. In addition to the basic required expository writing courses, ENG 101 and ENG 102, students are required to complete at least three Writing Intensive Courses. Writing Intensive Courses vary from semester to semester, but all require a significant amount of written work - work that is developed and refined through an iterative process. Writing Intensive Courses have limited enrollment to allow for enhanced faculty-student interaction on writing assignments. Because of the workload, Writing Intensive Courses carry four hours of academic credit. Major Programs Students must complete all the requirements of at least one major program, with a GPA in the major of at least 2.50. The major programs offered at AUBG are: MAJOR PROGRAMS Two semesters of Senior Thesis in American Studies (i.e. AMS 491 and AMS 492) may be taken toward the electives requirement. In this case, 5 elective courses + 2 American Studies Senior Thesis semesters will meet the electives requirement. The Major in American Studies is an interdisciplinary program appropriate for Business Administration students who wish to study the history, politics and cultural traditions of the United States and the Americas. This academic program gives students an opportunity to Students with majors in Business Administration will understand the complexity study in depth American society and culture in light of its historical development. of modern international business organizations, the intricate relationships that The American Studies curriculum is designed to enable graduates to meet the exist between businesses and the social environment in which they function, and following skill- and competency-based student outcomes: the challenges of administration at all levels. The curriculum offerings are diverse and prepare students for professional careers or advanced academic studies. ! understand the history of the United States and the Americas, from the Colonial Era to the present; The program has theory and skills based orientations that stress breadth of ! appreciate the significant role played by the United States and the knowledge and their applications to the global business environment. Americas in the making of the modern and contemporary world; Coursework is structured with a strong liberal arts background, a sound foundation ! acquire appropriate knowledge of US government and institutions; in the basic academic disciplines, and a broad understanding in the functional ! consider the significance of American culture, with special focus on business areas of accounting, finance, information systems, management, and literary, musical and artistic traditions; marketing. ! reflect on historical, political and social issues related to the United States and the Americas and relevant to the present era. The Business Administration curriculum is designed to enable all graduates to meet the following skill- and competency-based student outcomes: Required Courses (5 courses, 15 credits): ! read, analyze and make recommendations based upon organizational AMS 201 North American Cultural Studies: An Introduction research HTY 241 United States History to the Civil War ! use systematic, proactive, progressive and creative problem-solving HTY 242 United States History from 1865 to Present strategies ENG 241 American Literature to 1865 ! use and manage information and technology effectively ENG 242 American Literature from 1865 to Present ! develop and use effective leadership skills ! Elective Courses (7 courses, 21 credits): understand and respond to the interpersonal and group issues that influence productivity, satisfaction, and quality in the workplace AMS 301 America in a Global Perspective ! be committed to ethical principles, high standards of professional ENG 350 Literary History Studies* conduct, personal and professional excellence, and lifelong learning ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies* ! develop and use successful team development and decision-making FAR 307 History of Jazz strategies FAR 310 Music in Latin American Culture ! develop competencies for effectively integrating the functional areas of HTY 307 Topics in American History** business HTY 308 Topics in Global History: Cultures and Societies in ! analyze and manage the processes of designing, producing and Latin America distributing products and services. POS 401 Topics in Politics: American Government ! use quantitative and qualitative procedures for organizing, understanding, and presenting data to aid decision-making * Up to 2 courses from this category. Each course must be relevant to American ! literature/culture. The Chair of the ALL Department must certify in advance that a specific acquire the analytical skills necessary to make effective and efficient ENG 370 section is appropriate to the American Studies Major and Minor, and this detail business decisions must be indicated in the course description for registration purposes. ! develop and apply strategic management concepts in a socially acceptable manner ** Up to 3 courses from this category. ! analyze and understand the firm's internal and external business Up to two other courses at the 300- or 400-level in any discipline with significant environments content relevant to America may be approved for inclusion in the Major by either ! understand and respond positively to global, political, economic, and the Chair of the ALL Department or the Chair of the HTY Department. legal and regulatory aspects of business. Our graduates have been hired by large international companies such as Anheuser- ! has received a grade of A for the senior project or thesis. Busch InBev, Citigroup, Colgate-Palmolive, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Google, Based upon the project research, complexity, development, professionalism, ING, KPMG, Kraft, Nestle, Price-Waterhouse-Coopers, and Procter & Gamble. Other graduates have started their own businesses or achieved success in smaller- presentation, demonstration and documentation, the panel will decide whether or sized companies. Still others have completed graduate degree programs in not to recommend honors. prestigious American and European universities. A completed senior project or thesis (two semesters) may count as a state exam. Total: 12 courses Students who meet the criteria may enroll in only one of the two options. Required Courses (9 courses): Computer Science BUS 200 Business Law BUS 201 Management Information Systems The Computer Science program is focused on helping students gain the necessary BUS 220 Financial Accounting skills requisite to being productive leaders in the computing and related industries. BUS 221 Managerial Accounting As such, our graduates are expected to be highly competent, well-qualified BUS 260 Marketing computer professionals, having a broad training in software development, as well BUS 300 Business Ethics (WIC) as being well prepared for graduate study. BUS 330 Corporate Finance I The Computer Science program seeks to work in close cooperation with the BUS 340 Organizational Theory and Behavior computing industry, as well as with other universities and alumni, to provide a BUS 448 International Strategic Management and Policy (WIC) modern Computer Science curriculum. The cooperative environment will be Note: Upper-level required courses in Business Administration (those numbered evidenced, for example, by the creation of partnerships with regional and 3XX and 4XX) are available only to declared Business Administration majors. To international universities and institutions; and a seminar series with speakers be qualified for declaring the Business Administration major, a student must earn a drawn from both academia and industry. GPA of at least 2.5 in the first four required Business Administration courses BUS The Computer Science curriculum is designed to enable students to meet the 200, BUS 220, BUS 221, and BUS 260. following skill or competency-based student outcomes and show mastery of Elective Courses (3 courses): computer science knowledge and skills, through ability to: Any three additional Business Administration courses are required. One of these ! demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply current theories, courses may include BUS 490 or BUS 491, and one may include approved non- models, techniques and technologies that provide a basis for problem BUS electives from the following: solving ! JMC 370 Introduction to Public Relations work as an effective individual and as part of a team to develop and deliver JMC 389 Introduction to Advertising quality software SES 360 Cross-cultural Management and Corporate Culture ! have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing ! be aware of key ethical issues affecting computer science and the Although fields of specialization for Business Administration majors are not responsibilities of computer science professionals formally specified, students may choose to concentrate in a specific business ! learn new theories, models, techniques and technologies as they emerge discipline accounting, finance, human-resources management, or marketing, by and appreciate the necessity of such continuing professional selecting elective courses in that field. development. Disciplinary Honors in Business Some of our graduates have gone on to successfully complete postgraduate degree Disciplinary honors may be given to a Business major who upon graduation has programs in prestigious universities in the USA and Western Europe. Others have met the following requirements: joined international companies such as Microsoft, Google, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, ! has achieved a grade point average of at least 3.66 in courses in the BUS and Accenture. Still others have established their own successful software major; development companies as Wizcom, EastiSoft, telerik, Melon Technologies, and ! has undertaken either a senior project or a senior thesis and has Embient. successfully completed and publicly defended the project or thesis in front of a panel of BUS faculty; and, Total: 12 courses Disciplinary Honors in Computer Science Required Courses (6 courses + Senior Project I): Disciplinary honors may be given to a Computer Science major who upon graduation has met the following requirements: COS 120 (or placement test) Software Development Using C++ COS 150 Discrete Structures ! has achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 in courses in the COS 221 Fundamental Data Structures Computer Science major. COS 235 Computer Architecture ! has met the requirements for undertaking a Computer Science senior COS 240 Object-Oriented Programming project and has successfully completed and publicly defended the project COS 315 Software Engineering in front of a panel of Computer Science faculty. COS 491 Senior Project I ! has received a grade of A for the senior project. And five elective courses from the following list, with two courses chosen from Based upon the project complexity, development professionalism, presentation, each of the categories: COS (or INF) 200-level, 300-level, and 400-level. demonstration and documentation, the panel will decide whether or not to recommend honors. COS/INF 200-level: A completed senior project counts as a state exam. COS 220 Concepts of Programming Languages COS 231 Introduction to UNIX Economics COS 260 Assembly Language Programming INF 280 Database Systems* The program in Economics provides both the theoretical foundation and practical empirical tools necessary to function as an economist in today's complex economic COS/INF 300-level: world. These theories and tools are analyzed both within the institutional structure COS 301 Compiler Theory of developed market economies and in their specific applications to developing COS 331 Operating Systems and non-market economies. INF 335 Web Server Technologies* Although the fields of specialization of the Economics major are not formally COS/INF 400-level: specified, one can identify three broad topics: macroeconomics, microeconomics, and empirical (data) analysis. COS 460 Algorithms COS 470 Artificial Intelligence and AI Programming The Economics curriculum is designed to enable all graduates to meet the following skill or competency-based student outcomes: An additional group of (general) elective courses are represented by: ! analyze social phenomena in the context of their interrelationships with COS 481 Internship economic outcomes COS 492 Senior Project II ! use appropriate graphical or statistical analysis to demonstrate the effects COS L97 Topics in Computer Science (one or more) (L-defines the of changes in significant variables to economic outcomes level of the course) ! analyze and predict the effect of changes in economic variables on related COS 498 Independent Study variables within the context of a coherent interrelated economic model *Not more than three INF courses may be counted for COS major credits. ! analyze how the markets function, how they allocate real and financial resources, and when they may fail to function properly As the basic programming language used across the COS major curriculum is C++, ! explain in written and in oral form the reasoning and application of every student must demonstrate an appropriate level of C++ expertise in a economic analysis to social or political issues. placement test, or pass the COS 120 course. Students who pass the placement test in C++ may choose another course from the list of electives. Students who either Economics trains students not only for advanced education in graduate and fail the placement test, or who do not take it, must take COS 120. The subject of the professional schools, but also prepares students for immediate entry into business course COS L97 “Topics in Computer Science” and its description is defined for and government careers where economic insight and analytical ability are valued. every particular offering. Students can take more than one “Topic in Computer Some of our graduates have gone on to successfully complete postgraduate degree Science” course. A senior project counts as a Bulgarian Diploma Thesis. programs at prestigious universities at the USA and Western Europe, such as Duke University, the University of California at Berkely, Harvard University, Yale ! has met the requirements for undertaking a senior thesis and has University, the University of Michigan, and the London School of Economics. completed a six-hour senior thesis in economics Others have joined international companies and institutions such as Bank Austria ! has received a grade of A or A- on the second semester of the senior thesis Creditanstalt AG, Barclays Capital, BNP PARIBAS, BTC/Vivatel, the Bulgarian and has presented his/her thesis to a committee made up of two economics National Bank, Citigroup, Deloitte & Touche, the European Central Bank, General faculty members and one faculty member outside the discipline. Electric, Kraft Foods, Morgan Stanley, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the World Bank. A completed Senior Thesis counts as a state exam. Total: 12 courses European Politics Required Courses (6 courses): Whether a manager, a financial analyst, a political scientist, an economist or a ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics lawyer, whether you live in Europe or outside it, you will function in an ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics environment where the norms, rules and laws of the European Union impact ECO 300 Quantitative Methods in Economics policies, regulate transactions and consolidate individuals' rights. ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomics While many talk about the EU, few have control over a field that is in perpetual ECO 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics movement, changing and adjusting to internal and external challenges. The major ECO 310 Econometrics (WIC) in European Politics aims to make you more competitive on the job market by Elective Courses (6 courses): providing pragmatically grounded knowledge, transferable skills and solid conceptual foundations. Through the variety of its course offerings the major also Three courses selected from the following list: aims to introduce you to the atmosphere and spirit of Europe. ECO 400 Topics in Econometrics Over the years, alumni have gone on to graduate and postgraduate studies, have ECO 401 Topics in Advanced Microeconomics joined the ranks of young trainees in the EU institutions in Brussels, have become ECO 402 Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics full-time EU technocrats, entered governmental structures and NGOs, or have ECO 404 Advanced Topics become journalists covering EU affairs either in Brussels or in their respective ECO 491/ 492 Senior Thesis (both semesters must be completed to count countries. These alumni have appreciated the quality of education this major as a single 400 level elective; ECO 492 is WIC) provides, preparing them both for further academic studies and/or job demands. ECO 498 Independent Study Graduates of the European Politics program have completed graduate and Any three additional ECO courses (including additional courses from the above postgraduate programs in European politics and related fields at prestigious list). universities such as Oxford University, Cambridge University, the College of Note: ECO 101, MAT 103, and MAT 105 are prerequisites for ECO 300. STA 105 Europe, the London School of Economics and Political Science, King's College, and MAT 103 are prerequisites for ECO 310. Stanford University, and Sciences Politiques (Paris). The major also offers the The following courses may be counted as ECO electives (but not substitute for one opportunity of a one semester Erasmus exchange to European universities such as of the 3 ECO electives at the 400-level): Bordeaux, Grenoble, Leiden (Netherlands), Limerick (Ireland), Pecs (Hungary), and Jaggelonian (Poland). EUR 305 European Economic Integration EUR 406 Topics in Economics Related to European Integration Total: 31 Credit Hours ECO 400, 401, 402, and 404 may be repeated for credit provided the specific topic Required Courses (3 courses plus language proficiency) of the course topic differs. EUR 111 History of European Integration Disciplinary Honors in Economics EUR 212 EU Politics EUR 302 Comparative Politics of Europe Disciplinary Honors may be given to an economics major who has upon graduation met the following requirements: Elective Courses (6 total) ! has achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 in courses in the Three of the following (at least one WIC) economics major EUR 301 EU Law and Institutions (WIC) EUR 303 Policy Making in the European Union (WIC) ! the ability to place existing national historical education in a larger context EUR 305 European Economic Integration ! a broad contextual knowledge of history, provided by some knowledge of EUR 320 Internal Market and EU Competition Law the distribution areas and of a historical issue of significant contemporary importance Three of the following : ! awareness of contemporary theories and methods in the field of history EUR 404 Topics in European Politics ! the ability to critically read and analyze primary materials EUR 405 Topics in areas related to the European Union ! development of very strong writing skills EUR 406 Topics in Economics related to European Integration ! development of oral communication skills through discussion seminars POS 307/EUR 307 Research Methods and oral presentations ! the ability to plan, conduct and write an original historical research project EUR topics may be repeated for credit as long as the precise topic is different. Graduates of the program have gone on to work for regional businesses and non- Language Proficiency governmental organizations. The majority go on to graduate degree programs in MLL 387 EU Terminology for European and International Politics history in the United States and Western Europe; recent graduates have gone on to (Spanish, German or French) doctoral work at the Central European University, Columbia University, University of Illinois, University of Maryland, University of Michigan and (Prerequisites consist of four language courses Intro I, Intro II, Intermediate I, University of Pittsburgh. Intermediate II). Total: 12 courses (at least 36 credits) Students can waive prerequisite language courses on the basis of equivalent language knowledge either by sitting for a placement test or providing a proof of Required Courses (3 courses): proficiency) HTY 101 Global History to 1500 EUR courses not counting toward the major HTY 102 Global History since 1500 HTY 291 Historical Methods EUR 492 Senior Thesis Distribution Electives: 9 courses (at least 27 credits) Disciplinary Honors in EUR At least two courses from the following: To fulfill the requirements for a degree with honors in European Politics students must have a 3.5 or higher GPA in courses counted toward the major and earn a HTY 201 Myth-making in History grade of B+ or above in EUR 492 Senior Thesis. HTY 210 Medieval Europe HTY 212 Early Modern Europe A completed senior thesis counts as a state exam. HTY 213 Modern Europe History and Civilizations HTY 214 Eastern Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries HTY 241 United States History to the Civil War The study of History and Civilizations seeks a deeper understanding of humanity HTY 242 United States History from 1865 to present through the study of the past. History and Civilizations is a framework for the analysis of trends, institutions, and motivations that shape the world. Students At least two courses about Southeastern Europe from the following: learn to think with rigor, to write with clarity and precision, to organize and assess HTY 208 Greece, Thrace, the Black Sea and the Ancient World evidence, to evaluate problems and interpret complex events. HTY 209 Rome and the Ancient World The major in History and Civilizations at AUBG provides students with analytical HTY 221 The Medieval Balkans tools useful for all aspects of decision-making and research, such as academia, HTY 222 The Modern Balkans government, law, journalism, business and other careers. The program offers a HTY 223 History of the Ottoman Empire general program of study with a focus on course offerings in Europe and a sub- HTY 224 Bulgarian History concentration in Southeastern Europe. HTY 230 Byzantine History SES 238 Archeology in Southeast Europe The program is intended to provide core historical research and reading skills. Key outcomes of the program for all graduates include: At least four courses from the following: computer-based information technologies while avoiding negative results and possible conflicts between people and technology. HTY 301 Falsifications in History ! Provide knowledge about models, measurements, and optimization HTY 304 Topics in European History techniques; HTY 305 Topics in Southeast European History ! Develop effective communication skills in creating and implementing HTY 306 Topics in Ottoman History information systems solutions. HTY 307 Topics in American History HTY 308 Topics in Global History Typical employment areas for our graduates are: data and network analysts; system HTY 310 History of Christianity analysts, Information Systems developers, designers, or quality assurance experts; HTY 401 Critical Issues in History Web designers; database designers; system and database administrators HTY 491 Senior Thesis I Total: 12 courses HTY 492 Senior Thesis II SES 325 Environmental Issues in Southeast Europe Six (6) required courses: SES 390 Byzantine Religious Art and Architecture in INF 110 Visual Basic Programming Southeast Europe INF 150 Personal Productivity with Information Technologies Disciplinary Honors in History and Civilizations INF 270 Principles of Information Systems INF 280 Database Systems The History and Civilizations major has a Disciplinary Honors option. To achieve INF 335 Web Server Technologies a major in History and Civilizations with Disciplinary Honors requires the INF 440 Technologies for e-Business completion of two semesters of HTY 491 (Senior Thesis I and Senior Thesis II) with a grade of A- or better in both courses, a successful defense to a faculty And six (6) elective courses: committee, and the decision of the committee to award honors. At least three courses chosen from: A completed senior thesis counts as a state exam. INF 160 Information Systems Development Environments INF 240 Web Design Information Systems INF 250 Emerging Technologies INF 275 Web Client Technologies The major of Information Systems is designed to train professionals competent to INF 290 Use of Statistical Software solve problems from a huge and growing area of computer-based information INF 350 Managing Information Systems Development Projects systems and services. The major provides a broad understanding of the role played INF 370 Information Security by modern computer and communication technology in every area of human INF 480 Data Warehousing and Data Mining activities. It trains students to analyze problems and to provide solutions, using up- INF 491 Senior Project to-date information technologies. No more than three elective courses may be chosen from: A student will benefit from this program as either a stand-alone major or as a second major or from some of the courses offered that complement the student's BUS 340 Organizational Theory and Behavior main stream of education. BUS 341 Introduction to Operations Management BUS 400 Decision Science The curriculum of Information Systems major is designed to enable students to skill- or competency-based outcomes: COS 440 Computer Networks ! COS 231 Introduction to UNIX Provide knowledge about existing computer languages, development COS 315 Software Engineering environments and technologies; ! Develop skills to specify, implement and monitor development of an ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics information system; ECO 300 Quantitative Methods in Economics ! Create understanding of the role of information as a strategic resource as ECO 310 Econometrics well as the specific problems in its management; MAT 102 Finite Mathematics ! Develop skills to better utilize the positive effects of implementing MAT 201 Mathematical Statistics JMC 411 Design and Layout The core required courses are the foundation of the program. They provide the theoretical, historical, ethical and cultural background that underlies journalism An additional group of (general) elective INF courses are represented by: and mass communication today. The elective courses, presented in two tracks, INF L97 Topics in Information Systems (one or more) (L defines the focus on the skills needed to function in the global media. The internship, either level of the course) professional or academic, further enhances the acquired concepts and skills, as does participation in extracurricular activities on campus (magazine, online news INF L98 Independent Study (one or more) websites, 24/7 radio station). As the basic programming language used across the IS major curriculum is Visual JMC students are encouraged to enroll in courses in POS, EUR, HTY, PSY, ECO, Basic, every student must demonstrate an appropriate level of Visual Basic ANT and to also major or minor in a separate discipline. This opportunity to shape expertise in a placement test, or pass the INF 110 course. Students who pass the a multi-disciplinary course of study within the liberal arts tradition is an invitation placement test in Visual Basic may choose another course from the list of electives. for students to enrich their knowledge base in preparation for further inquiry, Students who either fail the placement test, or who do not take it, must take INF research and understanding. 110. INF 270 is substitutable by BUS 201. The subject of the course INF L97 “Topics in Information Systems” and its description is defined for every particular Upon graduation, students are prepared to pursue a range of careers in a variety of offering. Students can take more than one INF L97 course. fields ranging from media organizations, advertising/PR agencies, design studios, production houses and others, or continue their education with graduate studies at Disciplinary Honors in Information Systems leading universities around the world. Disciplinary honors may be given to an Information Systems major who upon Theoretical Student Learning Outcomes (core courses): graduation has met the following requirements: ! Understand the history, function and development of journalism and mass ! has achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 in courses in the communication in society. Information Systems major. ! Analyze global media issues and functions. ! has undertaken an Information Systems senior project and has ! Develop media and visual communication literacy; awaken creativity. successfully completed and publicly defended the project in front of a ! Integrate liberal arts knowledge in research, study and professional panel of Information Systems faculty. activity. ! has received a grade of A for the Information Systems senior project. ! Understand the role of advertising and public relations. ! Apply principles of media law, policies and ethics Based upon the project complexity, development professionalism, presentation, demonstration and documentation, the panel will decide whether or not to Professional Student Learning Outcomes (elective courses) recommend honors. ! Master research methods by learning to evaluate and use documents from A completed senior project counts as a state exam. a variety of sources. ! Learn interviewing techniques and critical thinking / analytical skills. Journalism and Mass Communication ! Learn to write, report and edit content for print and online media platforms. The Journalism and Mass Communication faculty is committed to an academic ! Learn to respond creatively to challenges and apply principles of design in and professional program that encompasses the knowledge and skills necessary to shaping communications. succeed in 21st century media. The program will emphasize critical thinking, ! Learn to use software programs to design, produce and communicate research, writing and visual communication skills within an ethical framework effectively. across all media and professional disciplines. ! Develop presentation and public speaking skills. The JMC faculty recognize that media throughout the world are changing. New Required Courses (5 courses) information technologies, media convergence, cross-cultural perspectives and new economic realities are shifting the ways we communicate. At the same time, JMC 141 Communications, Media & Society the principles of journalism and mass communication remain essential to a JMC 150 Writing for Media democratic society. Accuracy and balance in reporting, upholding high ethical JMC 200 Visual Communication Theory and Practice standards, and a commitment to serving the interests of the public are central to our JMC 220 Multimedia Journalism aims. JMC 356 Media Law and Ethics Internship Requirement Disciplinary Honors in JMC Either Professional Internship (0 credits) or Disciplinary Honors may be given to a JMC major who upon graduation has met Academic Internship (3 credits; counts as a JMC elective) the following requirements: Elective Courses ! has achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 in the JMC major ! has completed a capstone project and publicly defended the project before Any six (6) or seven (7) JMC Electives depending on the type of internship a panel of JMC faculty completed. ! has received a grade of A for the capstone project The traditional approach to the major requires completion of the core courses, The final decision to award honors rests with the panel. internship, 6 or 7 electives, and sitting for the Bulgarian State Exam. Students majoring in JMC may also choose to focus their studies in either Mathematics Journalism or Mass Communication by completing a minimum of 5 courses from The Mathematics major is based on a variety of courses in pure and applied electives in either the Journalism Track or the Mass Communication Track. mathematics. Students who complete the major will acquire a broad background in Journalism Track Electives the fundamental branches of classical and modern analysis, algebra and discrete structures, differential equations and applications, probability theory, and both To complete a Journalism Track, students must complete at least 5 of the JMC theoretical and applied statistics. The major will provide an invaluable opportunity Electives from the following list: for students interested in developing significant mathematical skills with a JMC 233 Introduction to Video Journalism selection of advanced courses, which will introduce them to some modern lines of JMC 250 Writing and Reporting contemporary mathematics and its applications to other sciences. The major JMC 321 Digital Photojournalism prepares students for professional careers or advanced academic work not only in JMC 345 Specialized Writing mathematics but also in many mathematics-intensive areas such as quantitative JMC 430 Television News Reporting finance, actuary science, economics, computer science, natural sciences, and many JMC 435 Magazine Journalism more. JMC 455 Global Comparative Media The Mathematics curriculum is designed to enable all graduates the following JMC 470 Topics in Journalism skill- or competency-based student outcomes: JMC 491 Capstone Project* ! articulate basic and advanced mathematical information accurately and * The Capstone Project requires minimum 3.25 GPA in the major; may count as a state exam. effectively ! learn classical and modern mathematical theories, models and techniques Mass Communication Track Electives ! show mastery of basic and specialized mathematical knowledge and skills ! To complete a Mass Communication Track, students must complete at least 5 of the create models of real phenomena and analyze them using a broad JMC Electives from the following list: background of methods from classical and modern analysis, algebra, discrete mathematics, probability theory, theoretical and applied statistics INF 240 Web Design ! work as an effective individual and as a part of a team on problems and JMC 370 Introduction to Public Relations projects requiring specific mathematical knowledge JMC 389 Introduction to Advertising ! gain abilities to abstract essential information, make correct logical JMC 411 Design and Layout deductions, read, understand and construct solutions of multiple-step JMC 425 Advanced Communications Design problems from various areas of pure and applied mathematics. JMC 480 Topics in Media JMC 491 Capstone Project* Some of our graduates have gone on to successfully complete postgraduate degree programs in prestigious universities in the US such as Northwestern University, * The Capstone Project requires minimum 3.25 GPA in the major; may count as a state Cornell University, Duke University, Vanderbilt University, the University of exam. Maryland, the University of Pittsburgh, the Johns Hopkins University, etc. Some have participated in prestigious international summer schools, research conferences, and workshops such as the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehevot, Israel, and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Political Science and International Relations Italy. Globalization, liberalization, migration, regionalization, integration, revolution, Total: 12 courses digitalization, climate change, demographic change, interdependence… Required Courses (7 courses): We may hear these words and may find it difficult to make sense of them. Yet, they MAT 103 Calculus I affect us. MAT 104 Calculus II In our world of continuous change, we need to understand the forces and actors that MAT 105 Elementary Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry affect how we think, how we work, how we live, and how we live with others. The MAT 201 Mathematical Statistics major in Political Science and International Relations prepares and encourages you MAT 205 Introduction to Abstract Algebra to recognize, analyze, and evaluate the role of major actors, structures, and MAT 212 Calculus III processes in our world. MAT 213 Introduction to Differential Equations A more developed understanding of the world allows you, the citizen, to choose Elective Courses (5 courses): and advocate better public policies on the local, national, and global levels. It allows you, the person, to approach problems from other viewpoints and develop Five additional MAT courses, at least three of which must be selected from the different solutions that others may not see. following list: The Political Science program seeks to help you achieve the following learning MAT 214 Numerical Analysis outcomes over the course of your studies: MAT 225 Advanced Linear Algebra MAT 305 Topics in Abstract Algebra ! Understand political processes and institutions at the local, national, MAT 313 Calculus IV regional, and global levels; MAT 314 Complex Analysis ! Appreciate other viewpoints, cultures, and identities; MAT 315 Real Analysis ! Consider the ethical implications of political issues, institutions, and MAT 491/492 Senior Thesis processes; ! Research political issues and policy problems using appropriate The major requirements may be completed with any other Math courses, except for methodologies; MAT 100 and MAT 102. ! Identify relevant information gathered from reliable sources; ! Communicate clearly in a variety of formats; and After consultation with the Discipline one of the elective courses can be replaced ! with courses in other Disciplines which use essential mathematics, such as: COS Interact with others effectively to organize and complete projects. 150, COS 460, ECO 300, ECO 310, ECO 400. The Political Science and International Relations major is traditionally considered Disciplinary Honors in MAT excellent training for careers in government and diplomatic service, law, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and businesses that Disciplinary honors may be given to a Mathematics major who upon graduation work with the public sector, as well as further education in graduate programs. has met the following requirements: Graduates of the Political Science and International Relations program have gone ! has achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 in courses in the on to complete graduate programs in politics and other fields at prestigious Mathematics major. universities such as Harvard University, College of Europe, London School of ! has undertaken a Mathematics senior thesis and has successfully Economics and Political Science, Princeton University, Oxford University, completed and publicly defended the project in front of a panel of Stanford University, and University of Pennsylvania. Graduates have gone on to Mathematics faculty. careers in European and North American universities, non-governmental ! has received a grade of A for the Mathematics senior thesis. organizations, national ministries, European Union institutions, corporations, and private companies. Based upon the overall performance in the Mathematics major and the thesis sophistication and/or originality, the Mathematics faculty will decide whether or not to confer Honors in MAT. A completed senior thesis counts as a state exam. Total: 34 credit hours MINOR PROGRAMS Required Courses (Five courses): American Studies POS 101 Introduction to Politics POS 102 Introduction to Global Politics The Minor in American Studies is an interdisciplinary program appropriate for ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics students who wish to study the history, politics and cultural traditions of the United POS 201 Comparative Politics States and the Americas. This program provides a good foundation for POS 202 Foreign Policy Analysis (WIC) understanding the main aspects of American society and culture in light of its historical development. The objectives of the Minor in American Studies are to Elective Courses (Six courses total): enable students to: Three of the following: ! understand the history, politics, culture and literature of the United States and the Americas; POS 301 Bulgarian Government and Politics ! EUR 302 Comparative Politics of Europe appreciate the significant role played by the United States and the Americas in the making of the modern and contemporary world; POS 303 Conflict and Conflict Resolution ! POS 304 Global Political Economy reflect on historical, political and social issues related to the United States POS 305 International Law and Organization and the Americas and relevant to the present era. POS 306 Public Policy Analysis Total: 6 courses POS 307 Research Methods in Politics Required course (1 course): Nine credit hours of the following: AMS 201 North American Cultural Studies: An Introduction POS 401 Topics in Politics POS 481 Internship At least 1 of the following: POS 401 topics may be repeated for credit as long as the precise topic is different. HTY 241 United States History to the Civil War POS majors may substitute one course with a non-POS designator toward the POS HTY 242 United States History from 1865 to Present Topics credit requirement from the following: PHI 304 Contemporary Political At least 1 of the following: Philosophy; ECO 310 Econometrics; and any EUR-designated course at the 400 level. ENG 241 American Literature to 1865 ENG 242 American Literature from 1865 to Present MLL 387 may be substituted for POS 481 Internship. At least 2 of the following: POS courses not counting toward the major: AMS 301 America in a Global Perspective POS 492 Senior Thesis ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies* Disciplinary Honors in POS FAR 307 History of Jazz FAR 310 Music in Latin American Culture To fulfill the requirements for a degree with honors in Political Science and HTY 307 Topics in American History** International Relations students must have a 3.5 or higher GPA in courses counted HTY 308 Topics in Global History: Cultures and Societies in Latin toward the major and earn a grade of B+ or above in POS 492 Senior Thesis. America POS 401 Topics in Politics: American Government * Up to 2 courses from this category. Courses must be relevant to American literature/culture. The Chair of the ALL Department must certify in advance that an ENG370 is appropriate to the American Studies Major and Minor, and this detail must be indicated in the course description for registration purposes. ** Up to 2 courses from this category. One other course at the 300- or 400-level in any discipline with significant content ! work as an effective individual and as part of a team to develop and deliver relevant to America may be approved for inclusion in the Major by either the Chair quality software of the ALL Department or the Chair of the HTY Department. ! have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing ! be aware of key ethical issues affecting computer science and their At least 2 of the 6 courses taken for the Minor must be at the 300-/400-level. responsibilities as computer science professionals ! learn new theories, models, techniques and technologies as they emerge Anthropology and appreciate the necessity of such continuing professional development. The mission of the Anthropology minor program is to explore human variation and Typical employment areas for graduates are: programmer/analysts; systems cultural diversity, and to transmit the anthropological perspective as a way of analysts; software quality assurance analysts; network systems and data thinking, a method of problem solving, and a model for future learning. For many communications analysts; Internet developers or Web designers; database students, anthropology becomes a framework for integrating knowledge and a administrators; system administrators; or network administrators. system of organization for their formal education. The anthropological perspective is holistic, that is, each piece or aspect of a culture is viewed within the context of To complete the requirements for a Computer Science minor, a student completes the whole culture. six COS courses, at least one from each of the following groups: Total: 6 Courses Unique among the social sciences and humanities, anthropology studies people and behavior in a cross-cultural perspective. This aspect of the discipline has wide Fundamentals: ramifications for expanding the students' world-view and approaches to other COS 150 Discrete Structures studies by increasing their awareness of ethnocentric perspectives. COS 220 Concepts of Programming Languages Total: 6 courses COS 235 Computer Architecture COS 301 Compiler Theory Required Courses (3 courses): COS 331 Operating Systems ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology Software Development: Two from the following are required: INF 110 Visual Basic Programming COS 120 Software Development Using C++ ANT 110 Introduction to Archaeology COS 221 Fundamental Data Structures ANT 237 Ethnicity and Culture Conflict COS 240 Object-Oriented Programming ANT 304 Political Anthropology COS 315 Software Engineering Elective Courses (3 courses): COS 460 Algorithms Three additional ANT courses or any other approved course with an emphasis in Advanced Topics: the region of Southeastern Europe will be required. COS 231 Introduction to UNIX INF 280 Database Systems Computer Science COS 440 Computer Networks The Computer Science minor is available to students majoring in other disciplines- COS 470 Artificial Intelligence and AI Programming such as Mathematics and Economics - who wish to study some aspects of a COS L97 Topics in Computer Science (L - defines the level of the traditional computer science curriculum but are not able to take the full Computer course) Science major. All prerequisites, procedures, and other conditions, specified for any of the courses in the Computer Science major, are applied for the respective courses in the minor The Computer Science minor curriculum is designed to enable students to meet the as well. following skill- or competency-based outcomes and show mastery of some computer science knowledge and skills, through an ability to: Economics ! demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply current theories, The Economics minor provides a program of study of micro and macroeconomics models, techniques and technologies that provide a basis for problem in both theoretical and applied courses, so that students will have significant solving exposure to economic reasoning and analysis. Although less rigorous than the economic major, the economics minor will be useful to students preparing for Fine Arts professional careers in business, or for graduate study in a variety of other fields in which economic analysis is complementary to the advanced practice of the other The Fine Arts minor provides an interdisciplinary approach to creative human discipline. expression for students interested in the artistic performance, process, and inquiry. Students have flexibility in designing their course of study within the minor, and Total: 6 Courses may choose to acquire either an in-depth understanding of a particular Required Courses (3 courses): performance or process art, such as music or theater, or a broader, critical ECO 101 Principle of Microeconomics awareness of the visual and performing arts. ECO 102 Principle of Macroeconomics Total: 6 courses or equivalent And either: Required Courses: ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomics* One course from the following Group 1 courses (3 credit hours): or FAR 101 Introduction to Music ECO 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics FAR 109 Music Theory *Note: ECO 300 Quantitative Methods in Economics is a pre-requisite for ECO 301, so FAR 151 Introduction to Theater students choosing this option must take ECO 300 plus 2 other ECO electives to fulfill FAR 160 Introduction to Art History and Theory requirements of the minor. One course from the following Group 2 courses (3 credit hours): Elective Courses (3 courses): FAR 307 History of Jazz Any other ECO courses. FAR 309 Bulgarian Folk Music European Politics FAR 310 Music in Latin American Culture The European Politics minor provides the opportunity for students to supplement The equivalent of two 3-credit courses (6 credits) chosen from the following another academic major with a series of courses designed to familiarize the student Group 3 courses: with the issues and policies of the European Union and its enlargement. FAR 105 AUBG Choir Total: 5 Courses FAR 121 Beginning Drawing FAR 122 Intermediate Drawing Required Courses (2 courses): FAR 203 Beginning Applied Music EUR 111 History of European Integration FAR 250 Applied Theater EUR 212 EU Politics FAR 260 Stories of the Renaissance: Art and Intellectual History FAR 251 Beginning Acting ELECTIVES (3 courses) FAR 252 Intermediate Acting Two of the following: FAR 403 Advanced Applied Music EUR 301 EU Law and Institutions Additional courses from Group 2 and Group 3 above to total 6 credits. EUR 303 Policy Making in the European Union Restrictions: FAR 203, 250, and 403 may be taken for one to three credits with EUR 305 European Economic Integration permission of the instructor. No more than six credits of applied music (FAR 203 or EUR 320 Internal Market and EU Competition Law 403) may be counted toward the minor. When more than one course is chosen from POS 302/EUR 302 Comparative Politics of Europe. the second distribution category, at least one course must be chosen from among One of the following: the FAR offerings. FAR 109 is recommended for students concentrating in music. For a concentration in theater, both FAR 251 and FAR 252 and at least one EUR 404 Topics in European Politics independent study or special topics course in theater should be taken. EUR 405 Topics in Areas Related to the European Union EUR 406 Topics in Economics Related to European Integration Students pursuing the Fine Arts minor are also encouraged to develop a portfolio POS 307/ EUR 307 Research Methods documenting their creative activities at AUBG. This personal archive will generally consist of written programs, lists of repertoire studied and performed, ! Create understanding of the role of information as a strategic resource as samples of creative work, and other evidence of creative achievements, including well as the specific problems in its management; participation in public performances and/or exhibitions, as part of study toward the ! Develop skills to better utilize the positive effects of implementing minor. computer-based information technologies while avoiding negative results and possible conflicts between people and technology. History ! Provide knowledge about models, measurements, and optimization techniques; The History minor is a program of study appropriate for students who want to go ! Develop effective communication skills in creating and implementing beyond the historical analysis component of the General Education requirement information systems solutions. but who do not wish to complete the History and Civilizations major. It complements other programs of study at AUBG both by enhancing tools of Typical employment areas for our graduates are: data and network analysts; system analysis and by providing greater historical context. analysts, Information Systems developers, designers, or quality assurance experts; Web designers; database designers; system and database administrators. Total: 6 courses Total: 6 courses Required Courses (2 courses): Required Courses (3 courses): Two of the following courses in methodology and issues are required: INF 110 Visual Basic Programming HTY 101 Global History to 1500 INF 270 Principles of Information Systems HTY 102 Global History since 1500 INF 280 Database Systems Elective Courses (4 courses): Elective Courses (3 courses): Any 4 HTY courses, including at least two courses from the following: At least two elective courses chosen from: HTY 301 Falsifications in History INF 150 Personal Productivity with Information Technologies HTY 304 Topics in European History INF 160 Information Systems Development Environments HTY 305 Topics in Southeast European History INF 240 Web Design HTY 306 Topics in Ottoman History INF 250 Emerging Technologies HTY 307 Topics in American History INF 275 Web Client Technologies HTY 308 Topics in Global History INF 290 Use of Statistical Software HTY 401 Critical Issues in History INF 335 Web Server Technologies INF 350 Managing Information Systems Development Projects (Multiple HTY 304, HTY 305, HTY 306, HTY 307, HTY 308, or HTY 401 topics INF 370 Information Security may be taken towards this requirement) INF 440 Technologies for e-Business INF 480 Data Warehousing and Data Mining Information Systems INF L97 Topics in Information Systems (L - defines the level of The minor is designed to provide knowledge and skills in the area of information the course) systems. The objective of the minor is to provide courses oriented to better No more than one elective course may be chosen from: understanding of global word problems, methods of analysis, and techniques for problem solving. BUS 340 Organizational Theory and Behavior BUS 341 Introduction to Operations Management The curriculum of Information Systems minor is designed to enable students to BUS 400 Decision Science skill- or competency-based outcomes: COS 231 Introduction to UNIX ! Provide knowledge about existing computer languages, development COS 315 Software Engineering environments and technologies; ! Develop skills to specify, implement and monitor development of an ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics information system; ECO 300 Quantitative Methods in Economics ECO 310 Econometrics MAT 102 Finite Mathematics The objectives of the Literature minor are: MAT 201 Mathematical Statistics ! to help students develop their ability to read closely and analyze literary JMC 411 Design and Layout texts ! to help students understand the place of literature in the larger cultural As the basic programming language used across the IS major curriculum is Visual context of representative texts Basic, every student must demonstrate an appropriate level of Visual Basic ! to help students hone their skills in researching and writing about literature expertise in a placement test, or pass the INF 110 course. Students who pass the ! and/or to help students produce pieces of poetry or prose of their own and placement test in Visual Basic may choose another course from the list of electives. offer critiques of their peers' writing in a real context Students who either fail the placement test, or who do not take it, must take INF 110. INF 270 is substitutable by BUS 270. The subject of the course INF L97 Total: 6 courses “Topics in Information Systems” and its description is defined for every particular Required Course (1 Course): offering. Students can take more than one INF L97 course. ENG 210 Introduction to Literature Journalism and Mass Communication This course is mandatory for all students taking the minor and should be completed The Journalism and Mass Communication minor introduces students to the before students take the 300-level courses. theoretical framework of the fundamentals of journalism and mass communication and gives students the opportunity to develop professional skills in information Elective Courses (5 courses) gathering, critical thinking and analysis, writing, editing, and reporting. The At least one of the following Principles of Literary Analysis courses: electives allow students to choose an area of interest for further development. The skills taught in the courses of a JMC minor are applicable to most professions as ENG 205 Creative Writing: Fiction they involve learning to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with text ENG 206 Creative Writing: Poetry and images. ENG 230 Landmark Texts of the Western Tradition ENG 241 American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 Total: 6 courses ENG 242 American Literature: 1865 to Present Required Courses (5 courses): ENG 250 British Literature ENG 260 Balkan Literature JMC 141 Communications, Media & Society ENG 270 World Literature JMC 150 Writing for Media JMC 200 Visual Communication Theory and Practice At least three of the following Literary Case Studies courses: JMC 220 Multimedia Journalism ENG 300 The Bible as Literature JMC 356 Media Law and Ethics ENG 306 Fiction Workshop Elective Courses (1 course) ENG 350 Literary History Studies ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies Any other JMC course or INF 240 Web Design. ENG 380 Major Authors ENG 388 Shakespeare Literature The purpose of the Literature minor is to offer students interested in literature the Mathematics opportunity to study in-depth canonical texts and contemporary works or even The Mathematics minor is based on a diversity of courses in pure and applied delve into producing their own literary texts. This minor is designed to initiate Mathematics. Students who complete the Minor will acquire an essential students into the diverse literatures of the world in order to sharpen their awareness background in some important branches of classical Mathematics, Statistics and of the imagination's power to represent and shape human life and thought within their applications. The minor will provide also an opportunity for students to and across cultural boundaries. develop significant mathematical skills with a selection of advanced courses, which will introduce them to some modern lines of contemporary Mathematics and its applications to other sciences. Total: 6 courses Required courses (2 courses, 6 credits): Required Courses (6 courses): PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy RLG 201 Introduction to World Religions MAT 103 Calculus I MAT 104 Calculus II Four courses, at least 12 credits, from the following (at least 2 courses, or 6 credits, MAT 105 Elementary Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry at the 300- or 400-level; at least 1 course from each of the two categories): MAT 212 Calculus III Philosophy: One from the following: BUS 300 Business Ethics MAT 201 Mathematical Statistics JMC 356 Media Law and Ethics MAT 213 Introduction to Differential Equations PHI 220 Ethics PHI 301 Topics in Philosophy Elective: PHI 304 Modern and Contemporary Political Philosophy One additional MAT course, which must be selected from the following list: POS 101 Introduction to Politics MAT 201 Mathematical Statistics Religion: MAT 205 Introduction to Abstract Algebra ANT 312 Anthropology of Religion MAT 213 Introduction to Differential Equations ANT 350 Comparative Mythology MAT 214 Numerical Analysis ENG 300 The Bible as Literature MAT 225 Advanced Linear Algebra HTY 308 Topics in Global History: History of Islam MAT 305 Topics in Abstract Algebra HTY 310 History of Christianity MAT 313 Calculus IV RLG 200 New Age Spirituality MAT 314 Complex Analysis RLG 301 Topics in Religion MAT 315 Real Analysis Multiple Topics in Philosophy and Topics in Religion may be taken toward this Philosophy and Religion requirement. The Philosophy and Religion minor is an interdisciplinary program appropriate for Political Science and International Relations students who wish to study the philosophical and religious components of human experience, considered as fundamental elements of civilizations. It provides a The Political Science and International Relations minor introduces the student to good foundation for understanding the historical background and social the role of major actors, structures, and processes in politics. It also helps promote significance of current philosophical, ethical and religious issues. Moreover, the understanding of some of the forces affecting our lives within our rapidly minor offers courses on different traditions and perspectives, besides western globalizing, interdependent world. The minor provides a good foundation for culture. The objectives of the Minor in Philosophy and Religion are: understanding current affairs and can complement other majors. ! to help students consider philosophical, ethical and religious issues from Total: 6 courses an interdisciplinary viewpoint, and in light of various perspectives; Required Courses (Three of the following courses): ! to help students understand the historical background of current philosophical, ethical and religious issues; POS 101 Introduction to Politics ! to help students appreciate the significance of philosophical, ethical and POS 102 Introduction to Global Politics religious issues for human existence, i.e. for both individual life and POS 201 Comparative Politics human communities; POS 202 Foreign Policy Analysis ! to help students develop their ability to reflect on specific philosophical, Elective Courses (Three of the following courses): ethical and religious problems and questions, related to the contemporary world and everyday life. POS 301 Bulgarian Government and Politics EUR 302 Comparative Politics of Europe POS 303 Conflict and Conflict Resolution POS 304 Global Political Economy DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE POS 305 International Law and Organization POS 306 Public Policy Analysis AUBG's academic program is divided into eight academic departments. POS 307 Research Methods in Politics Department of Arts, Languages, and Literature POS 401 Topics in Politics (may be repeated for credit as long as the precise topic is different) English Writing and Literature Fine Arts Southeast European Studies Modern Languages The Southeast European Studies minor promotes an understanding of regional Department of Business parallels and individual differences among the peoples of Southeast Europe. Department of Computer Science Addressing the causes of conflict and resources for conflict resolution, the SES minor focuses on the dynamic, prevailing images among the peoples of Computer Science Southeastern Europe of self and other. Information Systems The program is built on the foundation of Anthropology, Archaeology, Social Department of Economics History, Political Science, Art History, and Comparative Literatures. The Department of History and Civilizations interdisciplinary perspective of the SES minor aims to provide a contextual background for more effective application of academic disciplines, e.g., American Studies Journalism and Mass Communication, European Studies, and Business Anthropology Administration. History and Civilizations Philosophy The program thereby aspires to contribute to the debate surrounding contemporary Religion policy challenges and social issues throughout the Southeastern European Southeast European Studies community in a globalizing world. Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Total: 6 courses Department of Mathematics and Science At least two courses from the following: Mathematics SES 238 Archaeology in Southeast Europe Science HTY 208 Greece, Thrace, the Black Sea and the Ancient World HTY 209 Rome and the Ancient World Department of Political Science and European Studies HTY 221 The Medieval Balkans Political Science and International Relations HTY 222 The Modern Balkans European Politics HTY 223 History of the Ottoman Empire Psychology HTY 224 Bulgarian History Sociology HTY 230 Byzantine History At least two courses from the following: 300-level or 400-level SES courses HTY 305 Topics in Southeast European History ENG 260 Balkan Literature ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies: Balkan Cinema Multiple HTY 305 topics may be taken toward this requirement. At least 2 of the 6 courses taken for the Minor must be at the 300-/400-level. COURSES American culture, society and politics have had an impact on the global context, particularly over the last century, and how America has consequently been AUB 106 Study Skills perceived in non-American cultures. The course thus addresses the shaping of the This course is designed to help students learn and apply habits and skills, which are relationship between American culture, society and politics and the wider world, necessary for both completion of a university degree and success in the and also focuses on the way this relationship has influenced the development of professional world. Such skills include self-awareness, goal setting, time American identity and the cultural and political role the United States play in a management, listening, discussion, team work, exam taking, resource use, globalized context. Cr 3 (6 ECTS cr.). Offered irregularly. presentation skills, career planning and other related topics. Cr. 1. (2 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. AMS 491/492 Senior Thesis I/Senior Thesis II The Senior Thesis may be arranged by qualifying students with a faculty advisor DDD L97 Special Topics for ambitious research programs that cover two semesters. It is restricted to Each academic discipline may offer "special topics" courses from time to time. students majoring in American Studies who, by the end of the semester when they These are courses which are either experimental courses or courses devoted to discuss their thesis, will have completed at least 30 credit hours in AMS courses current topics in the discipline. The first 3 letters "DDD" will refer to the discipline and who possess a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher. Successful completion of offering the course. The first digit "L" in the course number refers to the level of AMS 492 is based on the completion of a 10,000-word thesis and a public defense. student for whom the course is appropriate. Credits are defined for each particular Students receiving at least a grade of A- each semester in a two-semester project offering. See the Registrar's web site for details and pre-requisites. Offered and who successfully defend the thesis receive honors in American Studies. A irregularly according to student and faculty interest. completed senior thesis may count as a state exam. Senior Thesis I, AMS 491, cr. 3 (6 ECTS cr.). Senior Thesis II, AMS 492, cr. 4 (8 ECTS cr.) (WIC) Offered every DDD L98 Independent Study semester. Each faculty member may supervise an independent study course in the academic discipline of his/her expertise. The first 3 letters "DDD" will refer to the discipline offering the course. The first digit "L" in the course number refers to the level of Anthropology student for whom the course is appropriate. Independent study courses may not substitute for regularly-scheduled courses in the discipline, and may not be used to ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology satisfy General Education or Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirements. General introduction to anthropology and its four subfields: archaeology, cultural Credits are defined for every particular offering. Offered every semester as anthropology, linguistics, and physical anthropology. Integration of subfields in contracted. approaches to the definition of humanity and the meaning of being human. Nature of the anthropological approach. Gen. Ed: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3. (6 American Studies ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly.

AMS 201 North American Cultural Studies: An Introduction ANT 110 Introduction to Archaeology This course provides an introductory look at the field of North American Cultural Survey of major techniques and methods of archaeology. Reconstruction of social Studies. The course will examine the values, ideas, myths, and debates that define and subsistence patterns from material remains. Methods and procedures in North American cultural identity. Cultural studies are an interdisciplinary field and excavation. Classification and evaluation of finds. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered draw upon various methodologies and theories from the social sciences and irregularly. humanities. The topics include memory, race, class, gender, youth, national identity, regionalism, frontiers and the American West, the American city and ANT 237 Ethnicity and Culture Conflict spatial organization, social change, and ideological movements. The course will The study of ethnicity in historical and contemporary perspective examining also include cultural specific genres and subgenres such as popular culture, factors involved in the inter-group relationships, with emphasis on majority and globalization, and the impact of 9/11 on the American psyche and culture. Gen. Ed: minority groups. Focus upon the dynamics of ethnicity, stressing those social Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) WIC. Offered in the fall. processes, which surround it. Analysis of efforts by political and social, racial and ethnic movements and organizations to change the stratification system to improve AMS 301 America in a Global Perspective their social conditions. Major stress upon the substantive study of ethnicity in a This course deals with views of America outside of the United States, particularly variety of specific enclaves. Gen. Ed: Social and Cultural Analysis Cr. 3. (6 ECTS in Europe, the former Communist world and the Near East. It covers the way Cr.) Offered irregularly. ANT 304 Political Anthropology variances, and performance evaluation. Prerequisites: STA 105, BUS 220. Cr.3. (6 Political and legal institutions in cross-cultural perspective. Problems of political ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. boundaries, allocation of authority resolution of conflict. Impact of modern nation- states on other societies. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. BUS 260 Marketing Introduces students to major concepts and methods used in marketing goods, ANT 312 Anthropology of Religion services, and other products and develops students' ability to use their Study of religions in their cultural contexts; magic and witchcraft as aspects of understanding in business situations. Takes managerial perspective, focusing on religion; myths, rituals, and symbols; priests and shamans. Change in religions. the wide variety of decisions necessary for effective marketing: in product, Theoretical approaches. Gen. Ed: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) promotion, distribution, pricing, and targeting. Emphasizes importance of Offered irregularly. research and planning, as well as ethical and legal issues pertaining to marketing. Uses case analysis. Prerequisites: ECO 101, ECO 102. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered ANT 350 Comparative Mythology every semester. The course investigates analogies and parallels in the legends in the societies of Greece, Rome and Thrace. It will discuss how far the myths of the pre-literate BUS 300 Business Ethics societies reflect the complexities of social family structures. Explains different In a world dominated by business, questions constantly arise regarding the approaches to understanding myth, e.g., Freud, Jung, Levi-Strauss, Propp and propriety of various business relations and practices. This course will focus on a Burket. Gen. Ed: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered number of these relationships, including those between corporations, between irregularly. business and customers, between professionals and clients, and between management and labor. Topics may also include the role of money in modern Business Administration society, different kinds of discrimination in the workplace, Marxist and neo- Marxist critiques, and alienation. Gen. Ed: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. BUS 200 Business Law (WIC) Prerequisites: declared BUS major, junior standing. Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Develops critical thinking through an analysis of unstructured legal problems. Offered every semester. Emphasis is placed on learning and understanding commercial law in the sale of goods, including the American commercial code and its analog, the Convention on BUS 320 Intermediate Accounting I the International Sale of Goods, product liability law in the European Community, Analysis of traditional financial reporting topics and theory. Examines aspects of European Community law, and ethics in law and business. Prerequisite: developments in accounting measurement and promulgations of the leading sophomore standing. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. professional accounting organizations. The course focuses on issues related to reporting assets and liabilities. Prerequisites: Completion of BUS 220 with a grade BUS 201 Management Information Systems of C or better, BUS 221, BUS 201. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. Introduction to the use of information systems in organizations to support decision-making. Scope includes computer hardware and system software BUS 321 Intermediate Accounting II concepts, application software concepts, and telecommunication concepts. Continued analysis of traditional financial reporting topics and theory. Examines Assignments require use of information technologies to support written and oral developments in accounting measurement and promulgations of the leading communication. Prerequisite: BUS 260, BUS 220. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered professional accounting organizations. The course focuses on issues related to every semester. reporting components of equity and to special reporting problems. Prerequisites: Completion of BUS 320 with a grade of C or better. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in BUS 220 Financial Accounting An introduction and overview of financial accounting. Topics include basic the Spring. concepts and principles of accounting, the accounting cycle, the four financial statements, and a note on merchandising operations. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered BUS 330 Corporate Finance I every semester. This course provides students with the fundamentals of corporate finance which enables students to understand what capital funds the business needs, how funds BUS 221 Managerial Accounting are obtained, and how funds are managed. At the end of the course students should An introduction to management accounting including cost measurement, product understand and be able to make managerial decisions about: 1) capital budgeting; costing, cost-volume profit relationships, budgeting and the treatment of budget 2) capital structure; 3) how to calculate the cost of capital from the various sources; 4) how to manage and minimize the use of working capital, and; 5) how to calculate mathematical models and their interpretation by business decision makers. the results of bankruptcy and merger. Prerequisite: declared BUS major. Cr. 3. (6 Prerequisite: BUS 341. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. BUS 429 Topics in Accounting BUS 340 Organizational Theory and Behavior Advanced study of issues of accounting topics, theory, or current issues. Topics The purpose of this course is to increase the student's knowledge and will vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include Auditing, understanding of organizational behavior theories and concepts as applied in International Accounting Standards, or Advanced Accounting. Prerequisites: organizations; to provide an understanding of the behavioral aspects of the declared BUS major, junior standing, BUS 320. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered following areas as they impact the organization, individuals, and groups: to irregularly. facilitate the development of skills in managing, problem-solving and decision- making, learning, group interaction, leadership, and communication through class BUS 430 Corporate Finance II activities and assignments; and, to provide opportunities for students to apply the This course is intended to give the student an operational knowledge of corporate acquired knowledge and understanding in analyzing cases and organizational finance by combining theory and application. It introduces the advanced concepts situations. Prerequisite: declared BUS major. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every of risk, return and cost of capital as applied to valuation of capital budgeting semester. decisions, and surveys the principles and practices underlying corporate financial management. It develops an understanding of the corporate financial decision- BUS 341 Introduction to Operations Management making process. Students develop knowledge in corporate governance issues Analysis of concepts, tools, and techniques used to control manufacturing and such as corporate control, bankruptcy, liquidation and reorganization. service operations. Topics include PERT/CPM, forecasting, materials Prerequisite: Completion of BUS 330 with a grade of C or better. Cr.3. (6 ECTS management, inventory control, facility layout and location, and quality Cr.) Offered in the Fall. management. Particular attention is directed to the study of production process alternatives. Prerequisites: Completion of BUS 201 with a grade of C or better, BUS 431 Investment and Portfolio Management junior standing. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. This course introduces the concepts and tools of security analysis and valuation, and portfolio management. The course includes issues related to capital market BUS 361 Consumer Behavior structure and trade execution, client characteristics, asset and security allocation Behavioral science concepts and principles and how they contribute to effective decisions, market efficiency and trading strategies, and the use of option and and efficient marketing activities from the perspective of the consumer, marketer, future contracts to manage risk. The course provides the background to enter the and public policy maker. Prerequisites: BUS 260, junior standing. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS investment industry or related fields. Students should be familiar with net present Cr.) Offered in the Spring. value models, accounting statements, and basic statistical methods (including regression analysis). Prerequisite: Completion of BUS 330 with a grade of C or BUS 362 Marketing Research better. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. Introduces students to major concepts and techniques for designing and conducting research to assist in making marketing decisions. Topics include major BUS 432 Financial Statement Analysis approaches to doing marketing research, research objectives, research design, The course provides an overview of financial reporting and analytical aspects selection of data collection techniques, sampling, data collection instruments, relating to firms' financing, investing and operating activities. Topics include statistical techniques for data analysis, and analysis of results. Provides analyses of cash flows, profitability, and return on invested capital. Credit analysis opportunity to practice developing skills through group primary research. Gen. Ed: and company valuation are integrated into the different facets of financial Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: STA 105, declared BUS major, completion statement analyses. Prerequisite: BUS 330. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. of BUS 260 with a grade of C or better. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. BUS 433 Company Valuation and Value Creation BUS 400 Decision Science The primary objective of this course is to prepare students to use modern finance Introduction to deterministic and probabilistic models applied to business theory to better understand how companies are valued and to make capital decision-making. Topics include linear programming, integer programming, allocation decisions that lead to long-run value maximization for the corporation. multi-criteria decision-making, network models, decision analysis, simulation, The emphasis of the course is on applications and financial model building. A and queuing analysis. Emphasis is on the development and solution of portion of the course deals with company valuation and value-based management, i.e., merging financial, corporate, and business strategy to measure and manage the systems and their implementation, including the processes of mentoring and value of a corporation. Students develop knowledge about spreadsheet models and coaching, it identifies methods for team development and examines models used, how to use Monte Carlo simulation as a risk and investment analysis tool. and it provides opportunities for students to develop and deliver training and Prerequisite: Completion of BUS 330 with a grade of C or better. Cr.3. (6 ECTS development programs. Prerequisite: Completion of BUS 450 with a grade of C or Cr.) Offered in the Spring. better. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Spring semester.

BUS 448 International Strategic Management and Policy BUS 460 International Marketing A study of international administrative decision making and policy setting with This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and techniques for conducting a consideration of social and political forces, and ethical values. (WIC) successful marketing program in international markets. The course will address Prerequisites: BUS 300, BUS 330, BUS 340, senior standing, declared BUS major. the international marketing process and include content related to topics such as Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. differences in culture, governmental policies and other environmental considerations, researching international markets, market entry methods, and BUS 449 Topics in Management developing an effective international marketing strategy. Prerequisite: BUS 260. Advanced study of issues of management strategy, theory, or practice. Topics will Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include Why Companies Succeed, Quality Management, International Management, or BUS 469 Topics in Marketing Entrepreneurship. Prerequisites: declared BUS major, junior standing. Cr. 3. (6 Advanced study of issues of marketing strategy, theory, or practice. Topics will ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include New Product Development, International Marketing, or Services Marketing. Prerequisites: BUS 450 Human Resources Management declared BUS major, junior standing. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. This course covers the policies, methods and techniques utilized in human resources management and human relations to ensure that the organization has the BUS 481 Internship best human resources available and that these resources are deployed in the most Students in Business Administration participating in a formal academically- efficient and effective ways to meet the organization's mission and to meet and/or structured work experience may seek faculty sponsorship for an internship. exceed its goals. Specific attention is given to the problems and opportunities Internship opportunities must have observable, measurable, and documental associated with the following activities: recruitment, selection, retention, training learning outcomes, and consist of supervised, practical experience focused on the and development, job analysis and design, performance management, benefits, major. To enroll, a student must secure faculty sponsorship of the internship, compensation, incentive plans, health and safety, employee and labor relations, receive the Department's and Dean's permission one term in advance of the and career development. Prerequisite: BUS 340. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered experience, and complete a learning contract. AUBG University guidelines on every semester. internship must be met. Prerequisite: junior standing, permission of supervisor. Cr. 1-3. (2-6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester as contracted. BUS 451 HRM Issues I: Staffing and Compensation This course focuses on the strategic issues of acquiring human resources for the BUS 490 Senior Project global organization and providing the appropriate compensation and benefits This course allows the student to demonstrate a capacity to solve real world packages to ensure the attraction and retention of high performance employees. It problems in the business areas individually under the supervision of department examines recruitment plans and strategies, identifies “best practices” in faculty. The student is expected to present a proposal the semester prior to recruitment and compensation, and focuses on the development of business enrollment and to have it approved by a Faculty Project Supervisor. The student strategies to maximize human resources within the organization. Prerequisite: will work directly with the supervisor throughout the term on the project and will Completion of BUS 450 with a grade of C or better. Cr.3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in make a final written report and a presentation of the project to the department the Fall semester. faculty. A completed senior project may count as a state examination. Prerequisites: permission of professor, completion of 90 credits, completion of all BUS 452 HRM Issues II: Performance Management required 300-level BUS classes, 3.66 GPA in BUS and overall GPA of 3.5. Cr. 3 (6 This course emphasizes the role of the human resources department and the ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. supervising manager in maximizing the performance of individuals and teams within the higher performance organization. It covers performance evaluation BUS 491/492 Senior Thesis I and II constructs including data declarations, operators, expressions, statements and A senior thesis option is available to senior students who have interest in program units will be given. Lexical, syntactic and semantic aspects of conducting original research under the direction of a faculty member. In BUS 491, programming languages are studied using precise formal definitions. The students will be introduced to research methods in business and the social sciences, formalisms provide a sound background for the critical evaluation of various and will complete the course with a thesis proposal, including a developed research programming paradigms such as the procedural, object-oriented, logic and question/hypothesis, a literature review, and an identification of data sources. functional styles. Prerequisite: COS 120 or placement test exemption Cr.3 (6 Students who successfully complete this part of the requirement will move into ECTS Cr.) Offered at least once every two years. BUS 492 to complete the thesis. COS 221 Fundamental Data Structures Working with a Thesis Director in the second term (BUS 492), the student will The fundamental data structures and algorithms to manipulate collections of conduct research and report the results in a formal thesis document, including data objects are introduced. Topics presented include the construction of abstract data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results, with recommendations. It will be types; the analysis of algorithms; the implementation and application of data defended at the end of the second semester in front of a Thesis Committee. structures (e.g. vectors, strings, lists, queues, and trees) and the study of related classical algorithms. The course is based on the object-oriented paradigm, and, The thesis must be taken for two semesters. BUS 491may be counted as a BUS specifically, the C++ programming language. Prerequisite: COS 120 and COS elective, but BUS 492 does not count toward the major requirements. A completed 150. Cr.3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. Senior Thesis may count as a state examination. Prerequisites: permission of professor, completion of 90 credits, completion of all required 300-level BUS COS 231 Introduction to UNIX classes, 3.66 GPA in BUS and overall GPA of 3.5, grade of A- or better in BUS 300. An introduction to the UNIX operating system from the user's point of view. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) BUS 491 is offered in Fall terms and BUS 492 in Spring terms. Covers the basic structure of UNIX, the basic set of commands, the file system, editors and utilities, shell programming and programming tools, scripting Computer Science languages and Perl programming. Important security issues and proper configuration of the access permissions in a multi-user and multitasking operating system environment are considered. The course programming project trains COS 120 Software Development Using C++ students to work effectively in teams, share responsibilities, duties, analyze ideas The purpose of the course is to introduce the basic concepts of computer science objectively, and build a consensus. Cr.3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. using the C++ programming language. Major topics covered include a review of the organization of a general computer, an introduction to algorithms, and a COS 235 Computer Architecture detailed description of programming constructs. Extensive lab exercises Examines the design and organization of modern computer systems, concentrating emphasize the use of the programming language's facilities for computer problem on the structure and operation of the processor, memory and I/O subsystems, as solving, applying a software development method, and the concept of a software well as the critical role of performance in driving computer design. Some of the life cycle. No prerequisites. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. issues involved in multiple processor and vector processing organizations are covered. Implementation of the basic storage elements and circuits in digital logic, COS 150 Discrete Structures specifically with combinational and sequential circuits, is also considered. Cr.3 (6 Presents fundamental discrete mathematics concepts which are essential to ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. understanding the capabilities and limitations of computers. The material develops a practical command of mathematical structures through a wide selection of COS 240 Object-Oriented Programming problems. The concepts covered include propositional logic and Boolean algebra, This course examines the main features supported by object-oriented sets, relations, functions, counting, graphs, and computability on abstract programming languages such as classes, instances, inheritance, polymorphism, machines. The discrete structures are presented in a formal framework useful for etc. These features will be illustrated with examples taken from the C++, Java and further study in the field of computer science. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the C# programming languages. Although not a course that teaches advanced Spring. programming in such languages, it will cover the rudiments for writing small programs that implement object oriented features in the above languages. COS 220 Concepts of Programming Languages Prerequisite: COS 221. Cr.3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. The underlying principles and fundamental paradigms of modern programming languages are covered. A comprehensive description of typical programming COS 260 Assembly Language Programming (COS 231) is desirable. Prerequisite: At least junior standing. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) The course focuses on writing and debugging programs at the machine level. The Offered at least once every two years. main goal is to broaden the student's interest and knowledge in topics related to assembly language programming based on the Intel IA-32 processor architecture. COS 460 Algorithms The course demonstrates how to use assembly language to create both system- The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the modern study of level software and application programs. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered at least once computer algorithms. The emphasis is on the creative aspects of the design and every two years. analysis of efficient computer algorithms. A variety of practical algorithms are developed in each of the following areas: sorting, searching, string processing, COS 301 Compiler Theory geometric, graph, and mathematical algorithms. The development is in two stages: The course examines the theory and practice of compiler construction. A variety of analysis of the algorithms' complexities using their informal descriptions; and formal grammars, formal languages and recognizers are described regular implementation of the algorithms in the C++ programming language. Prerequisite: expressions, linear grammars, context-free grammars, finite state automata and COS 221. Cr.3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered at least once every two years. stack automata. Distinct models of a compiler are discussed and strategies for lexical analysis, syntax analysis and code generation are described and evaluated. COS 470 Artificial Intelligence and AI Programming Software tools for the computer aided design and the implementation of compilers Introduces the essential principles of artificial intelligence. The material includes are highlighted. Prerequisite: At least junior standing. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered knowledge representation, methods of reasoning, machine learning, neural at least once every two years. networks, and genetic programming. The corresponding computational algorithms for simulating intelligent behavior are given in a semiformal notation. COS 315 Software Engineering The ideas for building practical systems are provided in the supporting Presents a broad view of software engineering with different software engineering programming language LISP through interactive experiments. Prerequisite: At techniques that can be applied to practical projects. Provides the knowledge and least junior standing. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered at least once every two years. tools necessary for the specification, design, implementation and maintenance of reliable, non- trivial software. Topics include process models, human factors, COS 481 Internship software design and specification methodologies, programming techniques and Senior students in Computer Science participating in a formal academically tools, and validation principles. The emphasis will be on using the object-oriented structured work experience may seek faculty sponsorship for an internship. approach to the software development life-cycle using UML. Course INF 350 Internship opportunities must have observable, measurable, and documented “Managing Software Development Projects” is highly desirable. Prerequisite: learning outcomes, and consist of supervised, practical experience focused on the COS 240. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. major. To enroll, a student must secure faculty sponsorship of the internship, receive the Department's and Dean's permission one term in advance of the COS 331 Operating Systems experience, and complete a learning contract. AUBG University guidelines on This course introduces the fundamental concepts of a general operating system, internship must be met. At least Junior standing. Cr. 1-3. (2-6 ECTS Cr.) Offered examining such topics as the process and thread models for operating system every semester as contracted. design, process scheduling, memory management, I/O management, process synchronization and resource management. The theoretical concepts will be COS 491 Senior Project I reinforced via practical, programming assignments. Preliminary UNIX experience An undergraduate research project in computer science under the direction of an (COS 231) is desirable. Prerequisite: COS 235. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered at least approved supervisor. An individual will work on the conception, design and once every two years. implementation of a significant computer science project that will result in the development of a demonstrable software package. Course INF 280 “Data Base COS 440 Computer Networks Systems” is highly desirable. Prerequisite: COS 315 and permission of a This course introduces the fundamental concepts of data communications and supervisor. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester as contracted. computer networks. It examines such topics as physical media for data communications, data communication devices, protocol stacks such as TCP/IP and COS 492 Senior Project II OSI, the operation of local-area networks such as Ethernet, packet routing, and An undergraduate research project in computer science under the direction of an application protocols such as e-mail and WWW. The theoretical concepts will be approved supervisor. An individual will work on the conception, design and reinforced via practical programming assignments. Preliminary UNIX experience implementation of a significant computer science project that will result in the development of a demonstrable software package. This may be an extension of the financial instruments, including money, asset pricing and interest rate project undertaken in COS 491 or an entirely different project. Prerequisite: COS determination, exchange rate mechanisms in theory and practice, financial market 491 and permission of a supervisor. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester as regulation and innovation, and monetary policy. Prerequisite: ECO 102. Cr.3. (6 contracted. ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall.

ECO 214 International Trade Economics The fundamental problems related to international trade are discussed starting with the principle of absolute and comparative advantage. The exchange of both ECO 101 Principles of Microeconomics consumer goods and factors of production such as labor and capital will be Analysis of the structure and functioning of modern economic institutions, with examined. Further topics include factor-endowment theory, the Heckscher-Ohlin special emphasis on the market. Analysis of economic decision-making by model of international trade, tariff and nontariff barriers to trade, protectionism, individuals, firms, and governments. Description and evaluation of alternative the role of foreign direct investment and the multinational enterprise, trade policy, market structures. Subjects include gains from exchange; economic efficiency; the and globalization. Students who have taken ECO 213 are ineligible to receive theory of consumer choice; supply, demand and the determination of prices and credit for ECO 214. Prerequisite: ECO 101. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. output levels; production decisions and profit maximization; market structures and government regulation. Gen. Ed: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) ECO 215 International Finance Offered every semester. Issues regarding the international financial system are explored. Topic include balance of payments, exchange rate determination, alternative exchange rate ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics regimes, monetary policy in open economies, optimum currency area. Students Analysis of the determinants of national income and employment. Subjects who have taken ECO 213 are ineligible to receive credit for ECO 215. include comparative advantage and international gains from trade; national Prerequisite: ECO 102. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. income accounting; full employment; macroeconomics; and unemployment economics. Gen. Ed: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. ECO 221 Public Finance Fundamental concepts of government expenditure and taxation. The emphasis is ECO 203 Economics of Reform and Transition on the impact of the government sector on economic efficiency, equity, productive This course provides an integrative comparative overview on the current economic effort, and growth. Standards of income distribution, the question of public debt, reform and transition processes in Eastern Europe. Drawing on the individual and cost-benefit analysis are discussed as well. Prerequisite: ECO 101. Cr.3. (6 country experiences, the course examines approaches to structural adjustment, ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. privatization and financial reform and evaluates the means for participation in the European Union and other regional integrative structures. Prerequisite: ECO 102. ECO 222 Economic History Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. The interrelationship between history and economics is used to explore the ever- present role of economics as both cause and effect in the history of a specific ECO 211 Environmental and Energy Economics geographic region. While the region studied and the historical events considered The course applies microeconomic theory to problems in environmental may vary from semester to semester, the materials are presented in such a way as to economics. Market failure and public goods are discussed as laying the foundation highlight the general applicability of economic history techniques to the world at to modeling environmental issues. Analytical tools, such as market models, large. Prerequisites: ECO 101, ECO 102. Gen. Ed: Historical Research. Cr.3. (6 valuation techniques and cost-benefit analysis, are used to understand the ECTS Cr.) Offered iregularly. interaction between the economy and the environment. Conventional and market- based solutions to environmental externalities are presented. Applications to air ECO 223 Economic Development quality and water quality are considered. The course also explores topics of energy Theories and practices of interregional and international economic development. economics, such as oil and natural gas markets, and their implications for the Emphasis on development problems of emerging nations. Prerequisite: ECO 102. environment. Prerequisite: ECO 101. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly.

ECO 212 Money and Banking ECO 224 Economics of Public Policy This course describes the role of financial institutions and financial markets in How do governments decide whether to build an arena or to expand public modern market economies. Topics of study include descriptions and uses of transport services? Examination and application of economic methods for government decision-making, such as cost-benefit analysis, are used for ECO 310 Econometrics I evaluating public sector programs and projects applied to examples including The course studies the mathematical tools and statistical techniques of bridges, reservoirs, stadiums, crime prevention, and other public goods. Focuses econometrics analysis and applies its methodology to economics in particular and on measurement issues and tools for improving and evaluating analyses of social sciences in general. Some topics covered are multiple regression, correlation proposed projects and programs. Pre-requisite: ECO 101. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) analysis, serial correlation, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, dummy Offered in the Fall. variables, simultaneous equation models and time-series econometrics. Students will complete a full-fledged empirical project to assess theories. (WIC) ECO 231 Labor Economics Prerequisites: STA 105, MAT 103. Cr.4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. Focuses on wage determination and the allocation of human resources. Theories of labor supply and demand are examined with emphasis on human capital ECO 311 Econometrics II acquisition, public policy initiatives, and labor market institutions. Labor market This course builds on Econometrics I (ECO 310) to cover more complex and dynamics in a transitional economy are explored. Additional topics include labor advanced issues of general econometrics. This is an elective course for the migration, income distribution, and the interrelationship between labor markets Economics major, and targets those students who pursue a research/academic and the macro-economy. Prerequisites: ECO 101, ECO 102. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) career, and/or postgraduate/advanced studies in economics, or plan to work as a Offered irregularly. Statistician. ECO 311 is also a prerequisite for Senior Thesis, unless waived by the Supervisor on the ground that the thesis topic does not involve use of advanced ECO 235 Game Theory and Strategic Behavior econometric tools. Prerequisite: ECO 310 Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the The course examines fundamental game theory concepts such as static games, Spring. games of incomplete information, and dynamic games in the context of strategic behaviors in situations of multi-person decision-making. We will also discuss At least three sections of ECO 400-404 are offered every semester Credits are issues related to these behaviors, including the availability of information and defined for every particular offering. Offered every semester as contracted. market failure. Interesting applications of game theory include research and development in pharmaceuticals, siting of new business locations, and Enron. Pre- ECO 400 Topics in Econometrics requisite: ECO 101. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. Advanced study of econometric techniques and application. Courses are meant to build on quantitative and econometric skills acquired in lower level courses. ECO 300 Quantitative Methods in Economics Topics vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include time- Develops a working knowledge of mathematical optimization techniques and their series econometrics, panel data analysis, and econometric methods in finance. applications. Surveys the application mathematical tools to economic problems. Prerequisites: ECO 300 and/or 310. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Prerequisites: ECO 101, MAT 103, and MAT 105. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. ECO 401 Topics in Advanced Microeconomics Advanced study of issues in theoretical and applied microeconomics. Topics will ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomics vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include game theory, In depth analysis and application of calculus to theories of consumer behavior, dynamic programming, economics of the law, economics of advertising, and markets, the firm, and distribution. Evaluation of the conditions and degree of economics of firm. Prerequisite: ECO 301. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) applicability of these theories. Prerequisites: ECO 101, MAT 103, MAT 105, ECO 300. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. ECO 402 Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics Advanced study of issues of applied macroeconomics. Topics will vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include microeconomics foundations ECO 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics of macroeconomics, growth, and business cycles. Prerequisite: ECO 302. Cr. 3. (6 The study of the overall performance of the open economy. Topics include the ECTS Cr.) theories of consumption, saving, investment, business cycle phenomena, economic growth theory and accounting, the IS-LM model, and the impact on ECO 404 Advanced Topics economic performance of fiscal and monetary policies. Prerequisite: ECO 102. Advanced study of issues in economics, not covered in other courses. Topics will Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. vary according to instructor and student interest. Examples include history of economic thought, economic history, and economic development. Prerequisite may include ECO 301, ECO 302, or ECO 310. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) ECO 491/492 Senior Thesis I and II ENG 205 Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction A senior thesis option is available to students who have completed at least 90 hours This course offers students experience in writing in the major forms of fiction and credit and all 300 level economic requirements. The students must also non-fiction. (WIC) Cr.4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Gen. Ed: Principles of Literary Analysis. demonstrate adequate writing proficiency by having completed ECO 310 with Offered every semester. grade of B or higher. ECO 311 is also a prerequisite for Senior Thesis, unless waived by the Supervisor on the ground that the thesis topic does not involve use of ENG 206 Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry advanced econometric tools. The thesis must be taken for two semesters. ECO 491 This course aims to bring students closer to the craft of poetry. The visual, the and ECO 492 count as only one 400-level elective. A Senior Thesis project must be musical, and the verbal aspects of poetry will be discussed. Students will read and defended at the end of the second semester in front of a Thesis Committee. A analyze some examples of the best world poetry written in or translated into completed Senior Thesis may count as a state exam. Cr. 3 for ECO 491 and Cr. 4 for English. Students will also bring to class their own poems or translations of poems. ECO 492 (WIC). Offered every semester. (WIC) Prerequisites: ENG 101. Gen Ed: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester English ENG 210 Introduction to Literature An introduction to the formal elements of literature. Texts are selected according to ENG 100 English Structure and Grammar author, theme, genre, or topic. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen. Ed: Principles of ENG 100 is to be taken concurrently with ENG 101 and is intended to provide Literary Analysis. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester additional practice in English grammar and structure. The course will focus on the fundamentals of correct and effective writing in English: vocabulary (including ENG 230 Landmark Texts of the Western Tradition denotation, connotation, and register), grammar, and syntactic logic (arrangement This course introduces students to texts that have profoundly influenced and of clauses and phrases, subordination, coordination, etc), giving some attention to continue to shape philosophical discourse, religious thought, the visual arts, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and other surface features of written English. imaginative literature, and other aspects of culture in places and times far removed Students will gain extensive practice in writing through prewriting activities, from those in which they were originally composed. Assigned texts are English sentence revision and paragraph writing exercises, group writing, note- taking, translations of texts selected from a broad range of influential writings that may grammar and vocabulary drills, and group discussion. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered include the Hebrew scriptures; ancient Greek and/or Roman poetry, drama, and in the fall semester. philosophy; foundational Christian and/or Islamic texts; medieval, Renaissance, and/or modern European literature. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen. Ed: Principles of ENG 101 Exposition Literary Analysis. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. This course stresses clear and precise communication. Students will critically analyze texts and use them as models for their own writing. Special attention will ENG 241 American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 be placed upon the composing process from invention to revision. Students will This course will cover American literature from its beginnings to 1865. We will revise drafts for correct mechanics and grammar, clarity of sentences, coherence in read short stories, novels, poems, and essays by writers working across a century- paragraphs, and effective organization of essays. Each student will prepare and and-a-half of American history and dealing with the changes through which deliver an informative speech in connection with one of the essay assignments. American culture has gone from the colonial era through the end of the Civil War. Cr.4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. We will pay equal attention as we read to the way American writers have written the ways they have invented new forms through which to describe new worlds and ENG 102 Persuasion to the ways in which they have influenced each other. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen. This course stresses argumentation. Students will critically assess sophisticated Ed: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. source materials and integrate outside sources into their own persuasive arguments. Special attention will be placed upon audience analysis, establishment ENG 242 American Literature: 1865 to Present of credibility and logical development of ideas. Students will revise drafts with This course will cover American literature from 1865 to the present. We will read attention to the needs of the audience and the arrangement of the argument. Each short stories, novels, poems, and essays by writers working across a century-and-a- student will prepare and deliver a persuasive speech in connection with one of the half of American history and dealing with the changes through which American essay assignments. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Cr.4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Offered every culture has gone. These include changes in industry, technology, demographics, in semester. what America means and what it means to be an American, in America's position in the world. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen. Ed: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr.3. ENG 102, one Principles of Literary Analysis course. Gen. Ed: Literary Case (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. Studies. Cr.4. (8 ECTS Cr.) One or more sections of ENG 350, ENG 370, or ENG 380 are offered every semester. ENG 250 British Literature This course introduces students to British literature by surveying a wide range of ENG 370 Genre and Topical Studies periods, genres, literary movements and traditions, and representative and well Advanced study of literary or filmic texts that belong to a specific genre or cultural known authors. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen. Ed: Principles of Literary Analysis. tradition or that share a specific set of thematic ciocnerns. Particular topics will Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. vary, and the course may be repeated for credit on another topic. (WIC) Prerequisites: ENG 102, one Principles of Literary Analysis course. Gen. Ed: ENG 260 Balkan Literature Literary Case Studies. Cr.4. (8 ECTS Cr.) One or more sections of ENG 350, ENG A study of contemporary or classic texts of Southeasern European literature. Texts 370, or ENG 380 are offered every semester. are selected according to author, genre, or theme. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen. Ed: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. ENG 380 Major Authors Intensive study of one or two major British or American writers: e.g. Chaucer, ENG 270 World Literature Milton, Browning, Melville, Yeats, Faulkner, Woolf, Porter, Stevens. The course A critical survey of classical, Eastern, and Western literatures from antiquity to the may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: ENG 102, one Principles of Literary present day intended to promote a greater understanding of the world and its Analysis course. Gen. Ed: Literary Case Studies. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) One or more diversity. The emphasis will be on reading comprehension and critical writing. sections of ENG 350, ENG 370, or ENG 380 are offered every semester. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Gen Ed: Principles of Literary Analysis. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. ENG 388 Shakespeare This course focuses on an advanced study of a selection of Shakespeare's major ENG 300 The Bible as Literature plays representing different dramatic genres and may include study of his sonnets A general-purpose scholastic introduction to one of the most important texts of the or other non-dramatic poems. Prerequisites: ENG 102, one Principles of Literary past. The Bible has exercised an enormous influence on European culture, ways of Analysis course. Gen. Ed: Literary Case Studies. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered life, moral codes, languages, and art. The English Bible has molded the irregularly. contemporary English language in all its variants. Formerly listed as ENG 200. (WIC) Prerequisites: ENG 102, one other Literary Analysis course. Gen. Ed: European Politics Literary Case Studies. Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. EUR 111 History of European Integration ENG 302 Business and Technical Writing This course is designed to explore the development of the European integration Situational writing of business and technical fields. Emphasis on audience, point of process after the Second World War. In order to explain the genesis of the idea and view and effective presentation of ideas. (WIC) Prerequisite: ENG 102. Cr. 4. (8 the institutions of European integration, it starts with an introduction of the ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. appearance of the European idea. It elaborates particularly on the steps undertaken by diverse European governments and international organizations to build the ENG 311 Public Speaking European Union, as known today. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Theory and practice of spoken communication: interviews, oral readings, Offered every semester. informative speeches, demonstration speeches, role-playing, imromptu and extemporaneous speeches. Prerequisite: ENG 102. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in EUR 212 EU Politics the Fall. Provides a comprehensive view of the EU and the European integration process. It examines theories of integration, the EU institutional framework, EU policies, the ENG 350 Literary History Studies policy-making process within the Union, and the EU's relation with the world. It Advanced study of literary texts selected from a specific historical period, with constitutes the foundation course for students intending to continue in the emphasis on cultural, social, or political contexts or the development of European Politics program. Prerequisite: POS 102. Gen. Ed: Social and Cultural literary/artisitic movements characteristic of the period. Particular topics will vary, Analysis. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. and the course may be repeated for credit on another topic. (WIC) Prerequisites: EUR 301 EU Law and Institutions EUR 404 Topics in European Politics This course provides a survey of the institutional and legal structure of the Topics will vary according to instructor and student interest. Prerequisites: EUR European Union. Particular attention will be paid to the composition, powers and 212, EUR 303. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester functions of the main institutions of the European Union. The course will also focus on the most important aspects of the EU legal system such as supremacy and EUR 405 Topics in Areas Related to the European Union direct effect of Union law; 'general' principles of law including fundamental rights; Topics will vary according to instructor and student interest, e.g. Common Foreign Union citizenship; the role of Union and national courts in enforcing and applying and Security Policy, Justice and Home Affairs, Lobbying in the EU. Prerequisites: European Union law. Prerequisite: EUR 212. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every EUR 212, EUR 303. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. semester. EUR 406 Topics in Economics Related to European Integration EUR 302 Comparative Politics of Europe Topics will vary according to instructor and student interest, e.g. Monetary Policy, A comparative analysis of the economic, historical, political, and social forces that Regional Policy, International Trade, the Economics of Enlargement, International shape the polity of selected states across Western and Eastern Europe and their Economics. Prerequisites: ECO 102, EUR 305. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered relevance for understanding comparative inquiry. Prerequisite: POS 101. Gen. Ed: irregularly. Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. EUR 492 Senior Thesis EUR 303 Policy-making in the European Union Senior Thesis allows students to undertake their research and complete an 8,000- Examines in depth the EU policies and policy-making process. It encourages a word thesis. Providing all other requirements for honors are met (3.5 GPA within critical study of the EU policies and policy-making process as a means of the major; fulfilling all requirement for the major), students who successfully facilitating European integration. Policy focus areas correspond to the three pillars complete the senior thesis with a grade of B+ or above will earn honors in European of the Maastricht Treaty. Prerequisites: POS 102, EUR 212. Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Politics. (WIC) Prerequisites: senior standing, cumulative GPA over 3.5, B+ or Offered in the Spring. better in EUR 307. Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.)

EUR 305 European Economic Integration Fine Arts Examines the economic foundations of the European Union; effects of free movement on the EU internal market; rationale and impact of monetary FAR 101 Introduction to Music integration; preparation for integration (including accession and convergence Emphasizes the development of critical listening skills and an appreciation for criteria, stability pacts, policies and strategies for candidate countries); and the Western (classical) music. Through a variety of listening experiences, introduces relationships between the EU and other nations - especially those within basic structural and stylistic elements and illustrates their use in major works by Southeastern Europe. Prerequisite: ECO 102. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the important composers of the established style periods. While no previous musical Spring. training is required, independent listening is a regular part of the course. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Expression. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. EUR 307 Research Methods See POS 307 for description. FAR 105 AUBG Choir Optional credit for participation in the AUBG Choir. The AUBG Choir is a vocal EUR 320 Internal Market and EU Competition Law ensemble that performs choral repertoire drawn from various periods and styles. The course will examine the legal aspects of the EU internal market and Tours and exchange concerts are arranged. Enrollment, open to all students, is competition policies. The structure of the course is firmly grounded on the four through audition/permission of the instructor. May be repeated twice for credit. fundamental freedoms of movement of goods, persons, services and capital. Each Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Expression. Cr.2. (4 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. of the freedoms is thoroughly analyzed via the case law of the European Court of Justice and relevant legislation. The course also covers the legal aspects of EU FAR 109 Music Theory competition policy such as agreements between undertakings and enforcement of This course offers a theoretical and practical study of the main music components: EU competition law. Prerequisite: ECO 102. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the rhythm, meter, time signatures, clefs, intervals, modes and keys. Listening and Spring. sight singing is used on a regular basis. It also introduces basic triads, chord progressions and cadences and to their use in musical literature. Students will learn to harmonize a melody with chords. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Expression. Cr.3. (6 ECTS FAR 251 Beginning Acting Cr.) Offered in the Fall. Fundamental techniques in building a character using voice, body, mind, and imagination. Students will work on exercises, improvisations, monologues, FAR 121 Beginning Drawing dialogues, and short scenes. Limited enrollment. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Expression. Introduces students to basic concepts and techniques of drawing. The course Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. involves extensive practical work and culminates in a public exhibition of student work. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Expression. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. FAR 252 Intermediate Acting Continuation of FAR 251. This course will help students develop techniques of FAR 122 Intermediate Drawing using body, voice, mind and imagination in improvisational exercises and The student acquires the manual skills needed for three-dimensional drawing and extended scene work. Students will examine approaches to acting through film and learns to understand the ways in which the instruments of an artist's sensitivity can live performance and analyze contemporary plays from the actor's point of view. be used to serve a cultural vision. Perspective, the role of light, and chiaroscuro are Students will be required to keep an acting journal. Limited enrollment. among the techniques presented and developed in this course. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Prerequisite: FAR 251. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Expression. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered Expression. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. in the Spring.

FAR 151 Introduction to Theater FAR 260 Stories of the Renaissnce: Art and Intellectual History Basic theatrical elements, techniques, and the processes by which plays are This course studies the problem of the Renaissance from the point of view of translated into theatrical expression, are introduced through study of major intellectual and art history. It focuses on some of the classic texts on Renaissance dramatic works, playwrights, genres, and form in historical context. Opened to all Studies from the 16th c. onwards, as well as on the new directions mapped out by students. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Expression. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every recent research on the topic. The interdisciplinary approach is combined with the semester. visual analysis of some of the most important art works of the Renaissance. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Expression. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. FAR 160 Introduction to Art History and Theory This course provides both a historiographical and an aesthetical approach to the FAR 307 History of Jazz field of art. Students are engaged in encounters with significant works of art from Explores the origins and historical development of African-American music, both the ancient traditions of Egypt to early twentieth century modernism in Europe. sacred and secular. Traces the stylistic and social evolution of jazz through the The art pieces under their attention are studied in the cultural context of the time music of the seminal artists and ensembles who have shaped and transformed this and are analyzed in terms of terminology and concepts, which are of fundamental uniquely American music. Develops aural and visual awareness through in-class, importance for art appreciation. A theme that runs through the course is the independent listening and multimedia performances. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic development of principles of the organization of pictorial space (perspective). Expression. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered occasionally. FAR 309 Bulgarian Folk Music FAR 203 Beginning Applied Music General study of main features of Bulgarian folk music - folk regions, rituals, Individual instruction in an instrument or voice for beginners. Prerequisite: songs, tunes, and dances. Considers the uniqueness of Bulgarian folk music in permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic comparison with other Balkan folklore and European music. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Expression. Cr.1-2. (2-4 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. Expression. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring.

FAR 250 Applied Theater FAR 310 Music in Latin American Culture Optional credit for significant participation in AUBG theater productions or This course considers the richness of music of Latin America in historical and performances staged in conjunction with theater classes. Technical students cultural context. The traditional genres, the importance of “fiesta” in Latin develop procedures, research, and coordinate a particular aspect of production; America as it relates to the passionate music and dance are shown through a great acting students develop, research and perform a role in production. Gen. Ed: variety of musical performances, multimedia and movies. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Aesthetic Expression. Cr.1-3. (2-6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. Expression. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. FAR 403 Advanced Applied Music HTY 210 Medieval Europe Individual instruction in an instrument or voice for the advanced student. A conceptual introduction to the Middle Ages. Special emphasis is given to the Emphasis on preparing repertoire for public performance. Weekly lessons and Middle Ages as the “beginning” of European history, the emergence of a European daily practice time are scheduled with the instructor. Prerequisite: Permission of identity and the criteria that shaped this identity (e.g., Christianity). Special the instructor or completion of at least two semesters of FAR 203 in the same attention is given to everyday life in medieval Europe, as well as the political, instrument/voice. May be repeated for credit. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic Expression. Cr.1- economic, and social developments of the period culminating in the transition to 2. (2-4 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. the Early Modern Age. Formerly listed as HTY 110. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly.

History and Civilizations HTY 212 Early Modern Europe An intensive survey of the political, social and intellectual development of Europe HTY 101 Global History to 1500 from the Reformation to the Congress of Vienna. Special emphasis will be laid on An introduction to the history of the world, with emphasis on such broad aspects of the rise of the European state system. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Formerly listed the subject as major civilizations, development of religions, cultural diversity, and as HTY 111. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. global convergence up to the beginning of the 16th century. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. HTY 213 Modern Europe A survey of the major political, social, and economic forces that have shaped HTY 102 Global History since 1500 modern Europe, particularly nationalism and industrialization. Attention will also An introduction to the history of the world beginning with the establishment of focus on the rise of Fascism, Nazism and Communism. Gen. Ed: Historical global exchange between Europe, Africa, and Asia. Emphasis on trans-cultural Sources. Formerly listed as HTY 112. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. ties, especially in politics, economics, and religion. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. HTY 214 Eastern Europe in the 19th and 20th Centuries A survey of the history of the lands from Poland to Greece during the formative HTY 201 Myth-making in History period of their modern existence. The course is comparative in nature, This course is designed to give basic knowledge about the major types of myths emphasizing similar experiences such as: domination by outside powers, the rise that were developed and were proliferated in history since antiquity to the present; of national consciousness, the struggle for independence, and the difficulties in and to help students to understand the abiding power of myths in both developing a democratic ethos in the region. Formerly listed as HTY 213 Modern historiography and politics. The course explores the goals and the techniques of Eastern Europe. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the creating historical myths in religion, nationalism, racism, and totalitarianism. Gen. Fall. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. HTY 221 The Medieval Balkans HTY 208 Greece, Thrace, the Black Sea and the Ancient World This course examines the history of the peoples living in the Balkan Peninsula, This course treats the history of Ancient Greece, Thrace and the Black Sea from the from the emergence of the 'barbaric' states in the Balkan provinces of the Byzantine Bronze Age to the death of Alexander the Great. It covers the major social, Empire until the advent of the age of nationalism in the 18th century. It explores the economic, political, and intellectual and cultural developments. It also specifically specific political, social and cultural features of the Balkan states from their discusses Homer, Greek identity and the rise of the city-state, the Peloponnesian emergence until the Ottoman conquest as well as the factors which enabled the War, and Macedonia. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered Ottomans to establish control over the peninsula; the changes in the lives of the irregularly. Balkan populace resulting from its inclusion in the empire; the way people of different ethnicities and religions shared and cohabited in common spaces; the HTY 209 Rome and the Ancient World emergence of the Eastern Question and its impact on political developments in the This course deals with Roman History from the beginning of Roman expansion in region. Formerly listed as HTY 121. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Latium (VIII c. BCE) and later into Provinces in Southeastern Europe to the fall of Cr.) Offered in the Fall. the Western Roman Empire (476 CE). The course especially focuses on political, military and social history. Moreover, the most significant cultural and intellectual HTY 222 The Modern Balkans elements of Roman civilization are taken into account. Gen. Ed: Historical Stresses the reforms of the Ottoman Empire, the cultural renaissance, nation Sources. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. building in Southeast Europe, national liberation struggles and the emergence of the successor states of the Ottoman Empire in relation to the Eastern Question. HTY 291 Historical Methods Formerly listed as HTY 122. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Analysis of the basic techniques used in the research and writing of history, Offered in the Fall. particularly the use of sources and the philosophical approaches to the study of history. Seminar topics taught under this course include European Historiography, HTY 223 History of the Ottoman Empire. Themes in Interwar European History, and Bad Decision-Making in History. A survey of the early Ottoman Empire, from the founding of the Ottoman state Prerequisite: ENG 102. Cr.3-4. (6-8 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. through its expansion. The course notes economic, cultural, and religious components of both the empire and the ethnic and religious groups within it and its HTY 301 Falsifications in History effect on the variety of ethnic and religious groups inhabiting it through to its A basic survey of falsifications of history since antiquity to the present, with demise in the 1920's and the emergence of the Turkish republic. This course attention to the abiding power of hoaxes and falsehoods in both historiography and replaces HTY 231 and HTY 232. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) politics. The course explores “innovations” in the forging of history, particularly Offered irregularly. their use by the totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: one HTY course at the 100 or 200-level. Gen. Ed: Historical Research. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) HTY 224 Bulgarian History (681-1990) Offered in the Spring. This course covers both chronologically and topically major events of Bulgarian history (The Bulgarian Medieval States, Bulgarian Society during the Revival HTY 304 Topics in European History Period, Capitalism and Nationalism in Bulgaria, the Socialist Period). Less known Focused study of specific subjects and periods in the history of European topics such as “Minorities in Bulgaria” receive specific attention during the class. civilization. Topics include issues related to European political, social, cultural and The course has a chronological framework beginning with 681 and Medieval Age, intellectual history, such as Classical Antiquity, Renaissance and Reformation, the Modern Times (Bulgarian Revival Period and the Third Bulgarian Kingdom) and Age of Enlightenment, European Jewry, German History (1871-1991), Imperial Recent Bulgarian History (since 1944 to 1990). This course replaces HTY 131 and Russia, Soviet History, Totalitarian Regimes, Europe in Flames (1936-1949), and HTY 132. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. European Diplomatic History. Prerequisite: one HTY course at the 100 or 200- level. Gen. Ed: Historical Research. Cr. 3-4. (6-8 ECTS Cr.). Offered every HTY 230 Byzantine History semester. A survey of the history of the lands from Poland to Greece during the formative period of their modern existence. The course is comparative in nature, HTY 305: Topics in Southeast European History emphasizing similar experiences such as: domination by outside powers, the rise Focused study of specific subjects in the history of specific Southeastern Europe or of national consciousness, the struggle for independence, and the difficulties in key issues in the history of the region. Topics include Bulgaria in the 20th Century, developing a democratic ethos in the region. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr.3. (6 Yugoslavia 1918-1999, Communist Regimes in the Balkans, Southeastern Europe ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. in the Twentieth Century and Religious Communities in the Balkans. Pre- requisite: one HTY course at the 100- or 200-level. Gen. Ed: Historical Research. HTY 241 United States History to the Civil War Cr. 3-4. Offered every semester. A survey of American history from the period of exploration of the New World through post-Civil War Reconstruction. Topics include the development of the HTY 306 Topics in Ottoman History American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, the creation of a federal Focused study of specific subjects in Ottoman history. Topics include Women in union, the people of America, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Formerly listed as Islam, the Islamic City, Ottoman Heritage in the Balkans, and Jews, Muslims, and HTY 141. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr. 3. Offered in the Fall. Christians in the Ottoman Empire. Gen. Ed: Historical Research. Cr. 3-4. (6-8 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. HTY 242 United States History from 1865 to Present A survey of American history from the Reconstruction era to the present. Topics HTY 307 Topics in American History include the economic expansion of the United States, the political evolution of the Focused study of specific subjects in the history of the United States. Topics American government, the rise of an American role in world affairs, the Cold War, offered have included Colonial America, America in the Twentieth Century and and globalization. Formerly listed as HTY 142. Gen. Ed: Historical Sources. Cr. 3. American Diplomatic History. Gen. Ed: Historical Research. Cr. 3-4 (6-8 ECTS Offered in the Spring. Cr.) Offered irregularly. HTY 308 Topics in Global History spreadsheets, presentation tools, Access, etc. Emphasis is on supporting decision This course addresses the chronological development of a specific theme in global making with Excel and interchanging data between Office applications and Web history. The course explores the crucial problems of the topic theme in terms of sites. Cr. 3 (6 ECST Cr.) Offered in the Spring. society, politics, economics, and culture in a global context. Cr. 3-4. (6-8 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. INF 160 Information Systems Development Environments The course introduces, at a very basic level, various development environments HTY 310 History of Christianity and programming languages facing the conventional model of a computing This course examines the history of Christianity as an explanation of the past and of process, and the classic concept of an information system life cycle. The evolution the Judeo-Christian pattern of civilization. This history has shaped the whole of the of development environments is examined with examples of application and political, social, cultural, ideological, and even scientific, juridical, etc. scripting languages, compiled and interpretive languages. The scope covers development of more nations and states than any other civilization through the programming paradigms like structured and object-oriented programming. The whole of the human history. In the course of the semester this introduction will simple basics of C/C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, VBScript and their associated cover the most essential (and significant up to the present day) events and environments MS.NET, Eclipse are presented. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.); Prerequisite developments of Christianity. Gen Ed: Historical Research. (WIC) Cr. 4 (8 ECTS INF 110. Offered at least once every two years. Cr.) Offered in the Fall. INF 240 Web Design HTY 401 Critical Issues in History This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and technologies Advanced study seminars focusing on “critical issues” in history. Topics include: involved in the design and publishing of Web pages. The first part of the course will Nationalism, War and Culture, Reforms and Modernization, and Religion and the describe traditional Web page development using HTML and CSS, together with State. Prerequisite: one HTY course at the 100 or 200-level, junior or senior multimedia enhancements. The second part of the course will look at newer Web standing or permission of the instructor. Cr.3-4. (6-8 ECTS Cr.) Offered developments, including interactive Web pages and the XHTML standard. The irregularly. course will be highly interactive and hands-on with students gaining practical experience of popular Web page development software. Cr. 3 (6 ECST Cr.) Offered HTY 491/492 Senior Thesis I and II at least once every two years. A senior thesis may be arranged by qualifying students with a faculty advisor for ambitious research programs that cover two semesters. Students receiving at least INF 250 Emerging Technologies a grade of A- each semester in a two-semester project and who successfully defend The course introduces to students a set of emerging programming and computing the thesis receive honors in history. (WIC) Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Offered every technologies. Technologies to develop various types of applications, including semester. different models of a computing process, processing standard, and developing user-defined, class libraries. Computing technologies present software packages Information Systems supporting mobile devices (e.g. personal digital assistant), emerging alternative input/output devices, and data exchange between computing devices. Cr. 3 (6 INF 110 Visual Basic Programming ECTS Cr.); Prerequisite INF 110. Offered at least once every two years. This course introduces the basic concepts of programming to students who have little or no programming experience using the Visual Basic programming INF 270 Principles of Information Systems language. The major constructs of “structured” programming will be covered, such The course introduces students the discipline of information systems, providing a as the sequential execution of program statements; the selective execution of broad overview on conceptual and practical aspects of design and use of program statements; and the repetitive execution of program statements. In information systems in social organizations. The scope includes topics such as addition, the basic use of Visual Basic for constructing visual user interfaces, etc. overview of Information Theory; General Systems Theory; Cybernetics; will be described. The use of extensive practical exercises will emphasize the use Information Systems Analysis and Design; Categories of IS in social of Visual Basic facilities for computer problem solving. The course assumes no or organizations; Decision Making under risk and uncertainty and utilization and little prior knowledge of programming. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. management of information resources. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Prerequisite INF 150. INF 150 Personal Productivity with Information Technologies Offered in the Fall. The course trains students on effective and efficient use of Information Technologies to increase the productivity. The course covers word processing, INF 275 Web Client Technologies INF 370 Information Security The course introduces the concepts, languages, and technologies relating to An introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of information dynamic Web-based applications from the client-side. The course will introduce security and assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the JavaScript and show how it may be used for creating dynamic, interactive Web key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of pages that form the basis for modern Web applications. The use of JavaScript protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, frameworks such as JQuery will be described and demonstrated, as will the use of reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and JavaScript in creating Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) such as mashups, etc. The reporting features. Previous coursework that addresses security issues such as INF use of XML and its associated technologies will be described. The use of AJAX for 280 and/or INF 335 is highly desirable. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered at least once RIAs will also be introduced. The course will also introduce other emerging every two years. technologies for developing Web-based applications. Prerequisite: INF 240. Cr 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered at least once every two years. INF 440 Technologies for e-Business The course focus on opportunities the network information technologies offered to INF 280 Database Systems enrich business strategy and to implement a rich variety of business models. The course introduces the fundamental concepts of the database theory and its Emphasizing the technological aspects of e-business, the course provides also applications. Topics include: foundations of databases; database design through introduction to e-business strategies; e-business modeling; development and entity-relationship model; relational database model, normalization; SQL; architecture of e-business solutions and their components; information privacy, organization of physical data storage; query optimization and transaction reliability and security. Prerequisite: INF 335. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the processing. Assignments require use of an available DBMS. No prerequisites. Cr.3 Spring. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. INF 480 Data Warehousing and Data Mining INF 290 Use of Statistical Software The course introduces to a class of computer applications designed to integrated The course trains skills of using statistical software. The course develops working effective information retrieval from heterogeneous sources with analytical tools, expertise in applying statistical software for solving several categories of often data evaluation, and inference techniques. Data-mining usees a wide range of used techniques, such as descriptive statistics, analysis of variances, regression algorithms and techniques, drawn from areas as statistics, databases, artificial analysis, factor-analysis and cluster analysis. Three types of software, such as MS intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, pattern recognition, knowledge Excel, Stata and R will be introduced. Prerequisite: STA 105. Cr. 3. ( 6 ECTS Cr.) based systems, knowledge acquisition, information retrieval, data visualization, Offered at least once every two years. etc. Data Warehouses are a further evolution of relational databases oriented to support business decision-making. The course gives a broad overview of the area INF 335 Web Server Technologies The course will explore a set of key approaches and technologies currently used to of data warehouses and data mining, its basic concepts and techniques from design and develop Web server-based applications. The course provides students database perspective. Prerequisite: INF 280. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered at least with an understanding of the technologies that support Web server-based once every two years. interactions and their impact on the World Wide Web. Focus is on the investigation of the most current technologies, such as PHP and ASP,NET. The future direction INF 491 Senior Project of Web applications will also be explored. Course INF 240 “Web Design” is highly This course is supposed to demonstrate the ability of the student to solve real world desirable. Prerequisite: INF 280. Cr 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. problems in the Information Systems area individually under supervision of department faculty. The student is expected to present the progress of his project INF 350 Managing Information Systems Development Projects during the semester and finally to demonstrate the working project in its entire This course covers the factors necessary for successful management of functionality. Prerequisite: senior standing. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every information systems development or enhancement projects. Both technical and semester. behavioral aspects of project management are applied. Topics include: managing the system life cycle (requirements determination, design, implementation); Journalism and Mass Communication project tracking and monitoring; metrics; system performance evaluation; cost- effectiveness analysis; management of changes; team collaboration techniques JMC 141 Communication, Media and Society and tools; software tools. No Prerequisites. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered at least once A critical assessment of the mass media and its effects on political life, popular every two years. culture and on the presentation and selection of information. This foundation course gives an overview of the development of book publishing, the newspaper, JMC 233 Introduction to Video Journalism radio and television industries and advertising and public relations. It is a fitting This course is focused on producing Video Journalism for a variety of media elective for those interested in developing their critical acumen and media savvy. platforms. Working in two- or three-man teams students will videotape and edit The course is open to students of all levels, preferably first-year students. Gen. Ed: their own news stories, learning the basics of camera-work and video and audio Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. editing. The emphasis will be to gain hands-on skills in producing video news, quickly, in a variety of forms. Through direct experience and practice they will JMC 150 Writing for Media refine their understanding of the very different demands video makes on their This course is intended to give students a sample of the different writing skills used writing and interviewing skills. Prerequisites: JMC 141, JMC 150. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS in distinct forms of media. Recognizing that one form of writing for media e.g. Cr.) Offered in the Fall. journalism is not enough for today's media marketplace, students will participate in exercises designed to show how some skills can relate to all media while others JMC 321 Digital Photojournalism are directed toward competence in other media professions like advertising, PR, The course explores the use of photography in journalism and multimedia blogging, multimedia, and involve not just style but also format and organization. storytelling. Students use the digital still camera as a journalistic tool, exploring a Each medium presents distinct formats and forms that all prospective variety of techniques to photograph and prepare images for use across media. professionals must appreciate. Prerequisite: JMC 141. (WIC) Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Emphasis is on effective communication through single photographs as well as Offered every semester. through photo stories and picture packages. Course includes discussions on copyright, licensing and ethics in the profession. Students prepare photographs for JMC 200 Visual Communication Theory and Practice print, design layouts, and produce slide shows for online viewing. Writing in the This course is an introduction into the world of communication through images, form of captions, stories/articles and audio provide context for the photographs words, and graphics. The course will survey examples from the ancient world to they produce. Prerequisites: JMC 141, JMC 150 Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every the present and help students develop a vocabulary for discussion of visual works. semester. Major trends and styles will be reviewed within a historical and theoretical framework. Students will study the development of writing systems and JMC 333 Television News Reporting technologies, analyze the use and effectiveness of messages with images and Building on the basic video journalism introduction in JMC 233, this course words, and present on a related topic of their choosing. Gen. Ed: Aesthetic focuses on the more traditional broadcast television approach to news reporting. Expression. Cr. 3. Offered in the Fall. Students study the evolution of TV news and learn the techniques of field and live TV reporting. The emphasis is on reporting, getting the story for television, JMC 220 Multimedia Journalism advanced production techniques in the field and in the editing room, working A course focused on teaching students the fundamentals of reporting news in a quickly but carefully to demanding deadlines, and building strong presentation multimedia format. Working individually and in two- or three-person teams, students will write, edit, video and produce graphics for their own news stories, skills. Prerequisites: JMC 233. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. learning the basics of writing for the Web, handheld-camera-work and video- and sound-editing for an online audience. Through direct experience and practice, they JMC 345 Specialized Writing will refine their understanding of the very different demands Web-based news Journalism's banquet of reporting specialties, from business, the arts and science to production makes on their writing, interviewing and editing skills. (WIC) Cr.4. (8 sports, travel and fashion, is at the center of this advanced reporting and writing ECTS Cr.) Prerequisites: JMC 141; JMC 150. Offered in the Spring. course. Students read and discuss excellent examples of work within the specialties and report and write their own stories. The course emphasizes ethical JMC 250 Writing and Reporting professional standards and behavior within the specialities. (WIC) Prerequisites: In this journalism course, students learn-by-doing and also by reading and JMC 150, JMC 250. Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. discussing the discipline's best work. Students observe and research the systems they write about, such as government, business and the other institutions of a civil JMC 356 Media Law and Ethics society. They develop news judgment, generate story ideas, practice the art of This course examines regulation and protection of the media in democracies and interviewing and organize and write stories. They attempt several forms, including the making of ethical choices by professionals in a free legal environment. The the news story, the feature and the opinion piece. A discussion of ethical practice, legal focus is on laws and principles developed by US courts and the European standards and behavior permeates all aspects of the course. (WIC) Prerequisites: Court of Human Rights to promote vigorous scrutiny of government, the free flow JMC 141, JMC 150. Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. of information and of diverse opinions, while protecting individual rights and such social interests as public order. The ethical focus is on classical and modern models person description. Prerequisites: JMC 150, JMC 250. (WIC) Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) of thinking that help editors and other professionals make ethically justifiable Offered in the Fsall. decisions about the conflicts of principles that confront them daily. Gen. Ed: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS JMC 455 Global Comparative Media Cr.) Offered every semester. Starting from a base of the historical, cultural, and practical realities driving media in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the course will pursue through readings, JMC 370 Introduction to Public Relations lectures, video examples, and research the differences between American media This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts and and various Western European versions. Under regular scrutiny will be the degree principles of public relations. It serves as the foundation for other courses in public to which Western approaches to media are meaningful and appropriate to relations and explores definitions, history, theories, principles, management developing nations, or not. Research will then expand to examine how journalism practices, case studies and public relations career possibilities. This course counts and media differ across the world: how journalists approach a subject differently, for elective credit in the Business major. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Prerequisite: Junior how their efforts are manipulated by governments and influentials, and whether standing in JMC or BUS. Offered every semester. specific forms of media have the necessary market support for success. Prerequisites: senior standing, declared JMC major. Credits: 3. Offered every other JMC 389 Introduction to Advertising year. This introductory course seeks to give students insight into the fundamentals of all areas of advertising and a clear understanding of the effect of advertising. Students JMC 470 Topics in Journalism review and discuss examples of international print and television advertisements; Advanced study of a current issue in journalism. Prerequisites: Junior standing, do team exercises on the various aspects of the advertising process; and complete declared JMC major. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) individual and group assignments. Prerequisite: Junior standing in JMC or BUS. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. JMC 480 Topics in Media Advanced study of a current issue in media and/or mass communication. JMC 411 Design and Layout Prerequisites: Junior standing, declared JMC major. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) The course builds on the concepts learned in JMC 200 and advances design and JMC 481 Professional Internship (0 credits) layout skills through the use of typography, graphics, photography and page Practical professional experience, individually arranged to meet the specialized layout. Emphasis is on the presentation of information in newspapers, magazines needs of the student, in preparation for a career in media. Possible settings include and the World Wide Web, as well as other communication media. Prerequisite: newspapers, magazines, radio or television stations, production houses, as well as JMC 200. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. work in an advertising or public relations agencies. A minimum of eight working weeks (320 working hours) is required. Students are advised to do their internships JMC 425 Advanced Communications Design following their junior year. This course is designed to further develop graphic design skills through a variety of projects ranging from exercises in creative typography, to posters, invitations, JMC 482 Academic Internship product packaging, brochures and small book design. To complement their Students in JMC who wish to receive academic credit for their internship conceptual efforts, students learn advanced software techniques and study award- experience need faculty oversight. The internship must have observable, winning examples by some of today's most celebrated designers. Topical readings measurable and documented learning outcomes, and consist of supervised, and discussions provide further inspiration and stimulus for creative solutions to practical experience focused on the major. Student must secure faculty visual problems. Coursework culminates in a formal portfolio presentation. sponsorship, receive the Department's and Dean's permission one term in advance Prerequisites: JMC 200, JMC 411. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. of the experience, and complete a learning contract that clearly defines the goals and outcomes of the internship. AUBG University guidelines on internship must JMC 435 Magazine Journalism be met. Cr. 1- 3. (2-6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester as contracted, with faculty Magazine-length journalism, whether print, television or radio or online, is the oversight. focus of this advanced reporting and writing course. Through assignments requiring extensive, in-depth reporting, students learn to find, gather, manage, JMC 491 Capstone Project interpret and convey large amounts of information. They shape their reporting into JMC students in their senior year and with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the major enroll stories of depth and breadth, using forms that include narrative nonfiction and first- in this course with the goal to produce a large body of publishable or broadcast- quality individual work. Projects may include a design or photography portfolio, a integration techniques, improper integrals, parametric curves and polar television documentary or a series of magazine articles. Students work under the coordinates, infinite sequences and series, power series, representation of supervision of a faculty member in the department. Prerequisites: JMC 141, 150, functions as sums of power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series and polynomials. JMC 200, JMC 220, four courses in one of the specialization areas (Journalism or Gen. Ed: Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisite: MAT 103 or equivalent. Cr. 3. (6 Mass Communication). Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester as contracted. ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. May count as the Bulgarian State Exam. MAT 105 Elementary Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry Mathematics The course offers a general view to some important ideas and techniques in the field. Starting with a discussion of systems of linear equations (the natural source MAT 100 Introductory Mathematics of the subject) the important technique of matrices, matrix operations and This course stresses elementary mathematics and basic quantitative knowledge at determinants is considered. An illustration of the general concepts in the plane and the pre-calculus level. Students understand and work effectively with real space geometry helps the students to cultivate their intuition and interpretative numbers, algebraic expressions, polynomials, equations, and functions. Students skills in the area. An elementary introduction to General vector spaces, Linear Transformations and Eigenvalue problems initiates the students into this powerful learn how to present a real-life problem in mathematical terms and model social technique. Gen. Ed: Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisite: completion of and scientific phenomena. The course gives a broad-based mathematical Introductory Mathematics requirement (see page 49). Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered knowledge to build upon in quantitative reasoning courses as well as applied and every semester. specialized courses in Business, Social and Natural Sciences. The requirement in Introductory Mathematics may also be satisfied upon admission by designated MAT 201 Mathematical Statistics scores on the SAT exam, during the first semester at AUBG by placement The course offers a general view to some important ideas and techniques in examination. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics, including: random variables and probability distribution functions, expectations, moment generating functions, MAT 102 Finite Mathematics limit theorems, sampling distributions, principle of estimation and hypothesis The topics covered provide students with basic knowledge and primary skills from testing. Prerequisites: STA 105, MAT 104. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the several important mathematical areas, including Linear Algebra (linear systems Spring. and matrices), Linear Programming, Logic (truth sets and Venn diagrams), Probability theory, Counting Principles and applications to Probability. The study MAT 205 Introduction to Abstract Algebra of Markov chains at the end becomes an attractive application of all ideas and The course offers an introduction to the basic algebraic structures, like groups, technique considered earlier. Gen. Ed: Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisite: rings, integral domains and fields. Fundamental structure theorems for completion of Introductory Mathematics requirement (see page 49). Cr. 3. (6 factorization are discussed. Applications are discussed of general results to some ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. specific, but very important objects, like symmetric groups, ring of integers, polynomial rings, and matrix rings. Also included are splitting fields and roots of a MAT 103 Calculus I polynomial, polynomials with integer, rational, real, and complex coefficients. The course develops (primarily on technical and intuitive level with only minor Prerequisite: MAT 105. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. references to deeper points like completeness) the initial notions and skills of analysis in the real line like: limits and continuity; derivatives (the problem of MAT 212 Calculus III “rates of change”) and curve sketching; integrals (the “area” or “accumulation” The course extends techniques of calculus in two and three dimensions. Topics problem) and techniques of integration, with the fundamental theorem of calculus covered include vectors and geometry of space, quadratic surfaces, space curves, linking the two main problems. Gen. Ed: Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisite: cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Also included are partial derivatives, and completion of Introductory Mathematics requirement (see page 49). Cr. 3. (6 extreme value problems for functions of several variables, Lagrange multipliers, ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. double and triple integrals, iterated integrals and applications. Prerequisites: MAT 103, MAT 104. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. MAT 104 Calculus II The course aims to develop and extend the methods and technique of Calculus I. MAT 213 Introduction to Differential Equations Topics discussed include: inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential The course introduces a variety of solution methods for ordinary differential functions, inverse trigonometric functions, L'Hospital's rule and applications, equations: first order equations, second order equations (solution space, base of solutions, Wronskian), power series method, Laplace transform, system of linear MAT 315 Real Analysis equations. Prerequisite: MAT 103. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. Analysis and Geometry are at the roots of such basic areas of mathematics as general topology, geometric topology, differential geometry, functional analysis, MAT 214 Numerical Analysis measure theory, probability theory, dynamical systems, differential equations, to The course introduces the students to the basic concepts, and techniques in the field name a few. The course introduces the student to set theory, general topology, including: methods for solution of equations in one variable; polynomial metric spaces, measure theory, Lebesgue integration, function spaces. Though the approximation, spline approximation and interpolation, numerical differentiation basic structure of analysis was set in the 19th and beginning 20th century we will and integration, initial value problems for ordinary differential equations. explore such up-to-date applications as analysis of fractals or applications to Prerequisite: MAT 104. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. financial calculus through some of the projects. Prerequisites: MAT 104 and MAT 105. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. MAT 225 Advanced Linear Algebra The course offers an extended view to the basic concepts of general vector spaces, MAT 491/492 Senior Thesis I and II fundamental structure theorems for linear maps and eigenvalue technique. A senior thesis may be arranged by qualifying students with a faculty advisor for Spectral theorems for symmetric, Hermitian and unitary maps (and matrices) and ambitious research programs that cover one or two semesters. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) application to quadratic and Hermitian forms. Triangulation and Jordan canonical Offered every semester. form. Prerequisite: MAT 105 or MAT 102. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. Modern Languages MAT 305 Topics in Abstract Algebra An advanced course with an emphasis on learning to understand, construct and MLL 115 Introductory French I present proofs. Requires an accompanying weekly seminar. The following topics Elementary French language for students with no previous study of French or are included: Groups and group action, Sylow theorems, the free group, generators fewer than one year in secondary school. Equal emphasis is placed on developing and relations, the Tedd-Coxeter algorithm; Ring theory, Hilbert's Nullstellensatz, reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. Students with more than one unique factorization domains, Noetherian rings, modules, free modules, year of secondary school French must have the written consent of the instructor. generators and relations, Hilbert basis theorem; the structure theorem for abelian Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. groups; Fields, algebraic and transcendental elements, algebraically closed fields, The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. As an application the course suggests either MLL 116 Introductory French II an introduction to Galois theory, or introduction to commutative and A continuation of MLL 115, which is also appropriate for students with one year of noncommutative Groebner basis. Prerequisites: MAT 105, MAT 205. Cr. 3. (6 French in secondary school. Prerequisite: MLL 115 or equivalent, or permission of ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. instructor. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring.

MAT 313 Calculus IV MLL 125 Introductory German I The course extends techniques of calculus in two and three dimensions: vector Elementary German language for students with no previous study of German or functions, scalar and vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green's theorem, less than one year in secondary school. Equal emphasis is placed on developing Stocks' theorem, Divergence theorem and their applications. Prerequisites: MAT reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. Students with more than one 105 and MAT 212. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. year of secondary school German must have the written consent of the instructor. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. MAT 314 Complex Analysis An introduction to analytic functions of one complex variable, their basic MLL 126 Introductory German II properties and applications. The material includes complex numbers, A continuation of MLL 125, or for students with one year of German in secondary connectedness in the complex plane, conformal mappings, holomorphic functions school. This course aims to enable students to understand, speak, read and write and Cauchy's integral formulas, Liouville's theorem; mean value property and basic German and teaches students how to use German in real-life situations maximum modulus principle; Taylor and Laurent expansions; analytic functions effectively. Prerequisite: MLL 125, or permission from instructor. Cr.3. (6 ECTS and analytic continuation principle; residue theorem and evaluation of integrals by Cr.) Offered in the Spring. the method of residues. Prerequisites: MAT 105 and MAT 212. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. MLL 135 Introductory Bulgarian I MLL 225 Intermediate German I A course for beginners with very limited or no prior knowledge of the Cyrillic A continuation of the German language sequence for students who successfully alphabet. It gives non-Bulgarian speaking students some basic knowledge of completed Introductory German II, or with more than one and less than three years and culture. Emphasis is put on everyday situations, and of previous study of German. This course is designed to help students enhance interactive language teaching methods are used. Vocabulary is carefully chosen on existing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The main focus lies on the principle of practicality, and grammar is limited to major structures for essential grammatical structures and vocabulary in various contexts, while comprehension and production. Not open to students who speak a South Slavic developing knowledge of contemporary German-speaking cultures and societies. language (e.g. Macedonian, Serbian) or an East Slavic language (Russian, Prerequisite: MLL 126, or permission from instructor. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered Belarusian, or Ukrainian). Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. in the Fall.

MLL 136 Introductory Bulgarian II MLL 226 Intermediate German II A continuation of MLL 135 for international students as well as a beginners' course A continuation of MLL 225, or for students with three years of German in for speakers of an East Slavic language (Russian, Belarusian, or Ukrainian). The secondary school. The course aims at increasing proficiency to spoken and written course is designed to build more comprehensive grammatical structures, and to German. It makes use of authentic sources to illustrate vocabulary in context, help students master vocabulary beyond the level of survival and practicality. It communicative functions of grammatical structures, and historical, political, and encourages students to perfect their speaking and writing skills as well as their cultural points. Prerequisite: MLL 225, or permission from instructor. Cr.3. (6 listening and reading comprehension skills. In addition to that, the course deals ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. with topics related to Bulgarian culture and traditions. It makes use of interactive language teaching methods. Prerequisite: MLL 135, or permission from instructor. MLL 235 Intermediate Bulgarian I Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. The course is a continuation of the Bulgarian Language sequence for international students. It emphasizes equally on developing students' listening and reading MLL 155 Introductory Spanish I comprehension skills as well as speaking and writing skills. It aims at acquainting Elementary Spanish language for students with no previous study of Spanish or course participants with further basics of Bulgarian grammar and useful, beyond less than one year in secondary school. Equal emphasis is placed on developing everyday vocabulary by using interactive teaching methods, and fostering reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. Students with more than interactive learning. In addition to “pure” language issues, topics related to one year of secondary school Spanish must have written consent of the instructor. Bulgarian culture, traditions and current social developments will be discussed in Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. class.

MLL 156 Introductory Spanish II Prerequisites: MLL 136, or permission from instructor. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) A continuation of MLL 155 for students with one year of Spanish in secondary Offered in the Spring. school. Prerequisite: MLL 155 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. MLL 255 Intermediate Spanish I This third course of the basic Spanish series is designed to consolidate the student's MLL 215 Intermediate French I knowledge of Spanish grammar while increasing general vocabulary and Continuation of the French Language sequence for students who successfully comprehension skills. At the end of this course, students should be able to handle completed Introductory French II, or with more than one and less than three years basic conversations on familiar topics, write diverse kinds of compositions, and of previous study of French. Equal emphasis on developing reading, read and understand a wide range of authentic materials. For students with more comprehension, speaking, and writing skills, as well as a basic grammar review. than one and less than three years of previous study of Spanish. Prerequisite: MLL Prerequisite: MLL 116 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cr.3. (6 ECTS 156 or permission of instructor. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. Cr.) Offered in the Fall. MLL 256 Intermediate Spanish II MLL 216 Intermediate French II A continuation of MLL 255, which may also be appropriate for students with three A continuation of MLL 215, which may also be appropriate for students with three years of Spanish in secondary school. Prerequisite: MLL 255 or equivalent, or years of French in secondary school. Prerequisite: MLL 215 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. permission of instructor. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. MLL 315 Advanced French morality, politics, and aesthetics. Gen. Ed: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. A continuation of MLL 216 Intermediate French II, which is also appropriate for Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. students with at least four years of previous study of French. The course aims at consolidating and extending proficiency in the four major language skills: PHI 220 Ethics speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It will treat advanced concepts and The course deals with the history of ethics, ethical theory, and contemporary include complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, as well as discussions ethical issues. The course covers the development of the human reflections on in specialized fields. Prerequisite: MLL 216, or permission of instructor. Cr.3 (6 moral good and evil in the context of the history of Western civilization. Moreover, ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. the course focuses on issues of applied ethics, related to fields such as bioethics, medical ethics, environmental ethics, professional ethics, and the relationships MLL 325 Advanced German between ethics, law and political theory. Gen. Ed: Moral and Philosophical A continuation of MLL 226 Intermediate German II, or for students with at least Reasoning. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. four years of previous study of German. The course aims at consolidating and extending proficiency in the four major language skills (speaking, listening, PHI 301 Topics in Philosophy reading, and writing) in the context of contemporary German-speaking countries, The course offers a focused study of specific subjects in philosophy. Topics may including political, economical and social systems and cultural life. This course include particular fields of philosophical investigation, periods in the history of expands and practices knowledge of more complex aspects of German grammar, Western philosophy, and non-Western philosophical traditions. Prerequisites: increases active and passive vocabulary, and develops advanced writing and ENG102 and another Moral and Philosophical Reasoning course. Gen. Ed.: Moral speaking proficiency in a variety of contexts. Prerequisite: MLL 226, or and Philosophical Reasoning. Cr. 3-4 (6-8 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. permission from instructor. Cr.3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. PHI 304 Modern and Contemporary Political Philosophy MLL 355 Advanced Spanish Issues covered may include the theories of natural law, natural right, rights and A continuation of MLL 256 Intermediate Spanish II, which is also appropriate for duties, contracts, power, equality, democracy, tyranny, property, crimes and students with at least four years of previous study of Spanish. The course aims at punishments, and war and peace. Authors may include Rousseau, Hume, Kant, the consolidating and extending proficiency in the four major language skills: Federalists, Hegel, Mill, Marx, and Weber, etc. Gen. Ed: Moral and Philosophical speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It will treat advanced concepts and Reasoning. Prerequisite: ENG 102. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. include complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, as well as discussions in specialized fields. Prerequisite: MLL 256, or permission of instructor. Cr.3 (6 Political Science and International Relations ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. POS 101 Introduction to Politics MLL 387 Terminology for European and International Politics The course introduces the development of political thought in the Western tradition An upper intermediate level course in French/Spanish/German introducing from Hobbes to the present. Attention is paid to evaluating the implications of students to the specific vocabulary of the EU and other political issues. This course various political ideas on contemporary events. Gen. Ed: Moral and Philosophical brings together students' evolving linguistic skills and their understanding of EU Reasoning. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. institutions, political institutions, international organizations, and policies. Drawing on the topics covered in EUR 212 Introduction to European Integration POS 102 Introduction to Global Politics and 200-level POS courses, the course introduces students to sources that enhance Global politics in the 21st century is the interaction of states, international their research, communication, and language skills. Prerequisite: MLL 216 / MLL organizations, global corporations, non-governmental organizations, and other 226 / MLL 256 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) non-state actors in a variety of issue areas. This course introduces these actors, Offered in the Spring. theoretical approaches to help understand their interactions, and selected global issues. The course includes a global politics simulation. Gen. Ed: Social and Philosophy Cultural Analysis Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester.

PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy POS 201 Comparative Politics An introduction to philosophy through study and discussion of historical and The course introduces the institutions and processes that act in contemporary contemporary writings. Topics may include: reason, reality, knowledge, God, societies and presents a vocabulary of concepts used to comparatively analyze political institutions and processes. Prerequisite: POS 101. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) POS 307 Research Methods in Politics Offered every semester. The research process in political science, international relations, and related fields is presented. The course introduces several qualitative and quantitative research POS 202 Foreign Policy Analysis methods and some basic questions of social science epistemology. Students will The course assists students to develop a framework for foreign policy and design their own research proposals, including a problem statement, literature intelligence analysis by studying the structures, processes, and factors that review, methodology, and bibliography designed to answer a question of their influence the formulation and implementation of decisions. (WIC) Prerequisites: choosing. Prerequisites: POS 101 or POS 102 and junior standing. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS POS 102 and ENG 102. Cr.4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. Cr.) Offered every semester.

POS 301 Bulgarian Government and Politics POS 401 Topics in Politics An analysis of the structure and functioning of Bulgaria's governing institutions Advanced study in a particular topic within political science and international and political system. Special attention will be given to Bulgaria's transition to relations. Topics vary with instructor and student interest. Credits and specific democracy and the political and administrative implications of EU membership. prerequisites are decided for each particular offering. Prerequisite: Junior The course does not presuppose familiarity with Bulgarian history and politics, standing. Cr. 1-4 (2-8 ETCS Cr.) Offered every semester. and is entirely based on English-language readings. Prerequisites: POS 101 and sophomore standing. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. POS 481 Internship Internships offer opportunities for students to combine work experience with POS 303 Conflict and Conflict Resolution academic guidance. For university regulations concerning internships, please see A study focuses on the sources and nature of conflict and the methods of conflict the “Academic Internship” section of the AUBG Catalog. May be taken for management. Specifically, the course is directed toward identifying and Pass/Fail credit only. Cr. 1-3 (2-6 ETCS Cr.) Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of instructor. understanding the kinds and workings of non-violent conflict management, including negotiation, international law, and international organizations. POS 492 Senior Thesis Prerequisites: POS 102 and sophomore standing. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the The Senior Thesis allows selected students to pursue original research based upon Spring. a research proposal. Senior Thesis is restricted to students in the Political Science and International Relations program who possess a 3.5 or higher GPA in courses POS 304 Global Political Economy counted toward the major, complete POS 307 Research Methods in Politics, and The course examines principles, practices, and governance of globalized have their research proposal accepted by a department panel. Students successfully production, trade, and finance. The course also studies economic development, conclude POS 492 with the completion of an 8,000-word thesis and a public protection of the environment, cultural and other issues in the context of defense. Students working on a senior thesis in another discipline may not enroll in globalization. Prerequisites: POS 102, ECO 102, and sophomore standing. Cr. 3. (6 POS 492 in the same semester. A completed senior thesis substitutes for the ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall. Bulgarian state exam in politics and international relations. (WIC) Prerequisites: POS 307 and permission of the department. Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Offered every POS 305 International Law and Organizations semester. The quest for greater global order through the development of international law and international organizations is studied. The course introduces basic tenets of Psychology international law and current agreements, structures, and activities of both governmental and nongovernmental organizations engaged in global governance. PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Prerequisite: POS 102 and sophomore standing. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every Discussion of basic psychological processes, including learning, perception, semester. motivation and emotion, higher mental processes, individual differences, personality and additional selected topics. Gen. Ed: Social and Cultural Analysis. POS 306 Public Policy Analysis Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. An introduction to a selection of tools used to address public policy concerns and approaches used to analyze public policies. Prerequisites: POS 201 or EUR 212 PSY 102 Introduction to Social Psychology and sophomore standing. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. Discussion of basic concepts and issues in social psychology including person perception, communication, attribution processes, social roles, conformity, attitudes and attitude change, intergroup behavior and additional selected topics. Laboratory excercises are included. Gen. Ed: Scientific Investigation. Gen. Ed: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. Prerequisite: completion of Introductory Mathematics requirement (see “Degree Requirements”). Cr. 4. (8 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. Religion SCI 130 Elementary Stellar Astronomy and Cosmology Students are exposed to the basic aspects of scientific inquiry applied to studies of RLG 200 New Age Spirituality stars and the entire Universe. The first part of the course (roughly half semester) A systematic analysis with case-studies of the contemporary Western non- focuses on: structure of stars; star properties; energy sources, classes of stars and ecclesiastical religiosity, which is based partly on skeptically revalued traditional principles for classification; star birth, star life and star death; star corpses (white Biblical spirituality, but rather on a new exploration of universal divinity within the dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes). The second part of the course covers our individuality, merged with a synthesis of Gnostic teachings, Eastern religious Galaxy and other galaxies, active galaxies and quasars, Hubble law of expansion, philosophies and psychologies (mostly Hindu, Buddhist, and Taoist ones), and standard Big Bang model, inflation theory and accelerated expansion. The claiming to represent an up-to-day interface between science and religion. Gen. required mathematical skills include high-school algebra, geometry and Ed: Moral and Philosophical Reasoning. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. trigonometry. Gen. Ed: Scientific Investigation. Prerequisite: completion of Introductory Mathematics requirement (see “Degree Requirements”). Cr. 3. (6 RLG 201 Introduction to World Religions ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of human religion with special emphasis on origins, history and teachings of the three Biblical religions. SCI 150 Principles of Biology These religions are of crucial importance for the shaping of the modern Biology touches our lives every day. Whether we are concerned for the health of civilization. Understanding their similarities and differences improves every our own bodies or the health of the planet, an understanding of the basic principles individual's openness toward other nations, cultures, and opinions. Gen. Ed: Moral of biology is important. This course explores some of the fundamental and and Philosophical Reasoning. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Spring. unifying concepts of modern biology. Topics covered may include: cell structure and processes, genetics, evolution, biodiversity, animal and plant form and RLG 301 Topics in Religion function, and ecology. The interconnections within the natural world along with The course offers a focused study of specific subjects in theology and comparative biology's relevance to everyday life will be highlighted during the semester. religions. Topics may include issues related to theology and the study of the Biology is an extremely diverse and complex discipline and an introductory course religious experience, the history of religions, and non-Western religious traditions. can only explore a thin slice of this diversity and complexity. Although this is an Prerequisites: ENG102 and another Moral and Philosophical Reasoning course. introductory course, it will provide enough depth and rigor to help equip students Cr. 3-4 (6-8 ECTS Cr.). Offered irregularly. to make scientifically informed evaluations of biological issues confronting contemporary society. Furthermore, it is hoped that after completing this course, Science students will have a greater appreciation of the wonders of the natural world. Gen. Ed.: Scientific Investigation. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. SCI 111 Principles of Classical Physics This course introduces some of the basic laws and principles of classical SCI 160 Introduction to Environmental Science mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism with an emphasis on how The course gives students a basic understanding of the scientific aspects of they can be used to explain important natural phenomena or technological environmental issues, thus enabling them to more intelligently engage in current developments. Discussion of important turning moments in the history of physics. environmental debates. More specifically, this course explores the functions and In-class physics experiments are included. Gen. Ed: Scientific Investigation. services provided by healthy ecosystems and how human populations are Prerequisite: completion of Introductory Mathematics requirement (see “Degree impacting the natural world. The course discusses some of the major threats to the Requirements”). Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester. world's ecosystems (such as: overpopulation, pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, and overexploitation) from a scientific viewpoint. Students will learn how SCI 113 Physics - Theory and Experiment the scientific method is applied to the study of these problems as society seeks The course covers a selected set of topics including those fundamental to a solutions. Gen. Ed.: Scientific Investigation. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the classical understanding of the physical world as well as special relativity and Fall. modern physics. Emphasis is placed on in-class demonstrations and experiments. Southeast European Studies Statistics

SES 238 Archaeology in Southeast Europe STA 105 Statistics This course studies the cultures of Southeast Europe from the beginning of the This course is designed to give students the ability to interpret results that can be Neolithic food producing economy in the 7th millennium BCE to the end of the drawn from data. It serves the student's need in Business, Economics, and other Copper Age in the 4th millennium BCE. It will especially focus on the Social Sciences to be able to make sense of results of studies and surveys. At the development of farming through the domestication of plants and animals and the end of the course students will gain experience to communicate effectively using advent of metallurgy and concomitant new social formations and institutions that statistical ideas and concepts. Both descriptive and inferential methods will be developed in Southeast Europe. Formerly listed as ANT 320. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) presented with sufficient theory to assure understanding of the material. Cr.3. (6 Offered irregularly. ECTS Cr.) Offered every semester.

SES 325 Environmental Issues and Education in Southeast Europe This course will focus on the impact of environmental changes in the 19th - and 20th centuries and the unintended consequences of the social, political, and economic preferences that have prevailed. The role of cheap energy and fresh water, rapid population and economic growth in some parts of the world and the impact on the peoples of the slower developing economies of Eastern and Southeast Europe today will be a main interest. Formerly listed as SES 205. Gen. Ed: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall.

SES 360 Cross-Cultural Management and Corporate Culture This course looks at culture at the global, international, corporate, subunit, and family levels. Using organizational theory and behavior it examines culture as it relates to international issues, global business, management of organizations and interpersonal relations. Formerly listed as ANT 420. Cr. 3. Offered in the Fall.

SES 390 Byzantine Religious Art and Architecture in Southeast Europe This course is an introduction to the spiritual world of medieval and contemporary Orthodox Christianity as manifested through its art. Class discussions will focus on the history and essence of Orthodoxy as a cultural and religious phenomenon (e.g. the icon, topology and architecture of the archetypal Orthodox temple, etc.) The expected outcome of the course is a deeper understanding of the “traditional” Eastern (Greek) Christian Orthodoxy and its main features. Formerly listed as SES 241. Gen Ed: Aesthetic Expression. Cr. 3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly.

Sociology

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Introduces the fundamental concepts, principles and methods of sociology, analyzes the influence of social and cultural factors upon human behavior and evaluates the effect of group processes, social classes and basic institutions on contemporary society. Gen. Ed: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr.3. (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered irregularly. FACULTY Gilbert, Melody, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, M.L.S., University of Minnesota, 2000. Full-time faculty Goksoy, Asli, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. Alexander, Elitsa, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. (Science (Organizational Behavior), Marmara University, 2009. and Social Sciences), University of Koblenz-Landau, Germany, 2009. Gradeva, Rositza, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D. (History), Bulgarian Andonova, Veneta, Associate Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. Academy of Sciences, 1989. (Business Administration), Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 2004. (On leave AY 2012-13) Gueorguiev, Yavor, Instructor of Spanish, M.A. (Spanish Philology), Sofia University, 2006. Bonev, Stoyan, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. (Computer Science), Technical University of Sofia, 1988. Gurov, Andrey, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Social and Economic Boytcheva, Svetla, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. (Computer Sciences), University of Vienna, 2005. Science), Sofia University, 2003. Homer, Sean, Associate Professor of Writing and Literature, Ph.D. (Comparative Bozhinova, Krastanka, Instructor of French, M.A. (French Philology), Sofia Literature), University of Sheffield, 1994. University, 1993. Ivanov, Serguey, Associate Professor of Religion and Linguistics, Ph.D. Castagneto, Pierangelo, Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D. (American History), (Linguistics), Sofia University Kliment Ohridski, 1983. (On leave Spring Università di Genova, 1997. 2013) Christozov, Dimitar, Professor of Computer Science, D.Sc. in Technical Sciences, Ivanova, Tatiana, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. (Algebra), Moscow State University for Library Studies and Information Technologies, 2010; State University, 1979. Ph.D. (Technical Science), Technical University of Sofia, 1986. Kalchev, Georgi, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Economics), Southern Cohen, Michael, Assistant Professor of Writing and Literature, M.F.A. (Creative Methodist University, 2005. Writing), Brown University, 2003. Karagiozov, Volin, Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. (Computer Science), Cripps, Jeremy, Professor of Accounting, Ph.D. (Accounting), Union Institute & Academy of Science of Ukraine, 1978. University, 1992. Kelbetcheva, Evelina, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D. (Cultural History), Crombois, Jean, Assistant Professor of European Studies, Ph.D. (Modern Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1989. (On leave AY 2012-13) European History), Free University of Brussels, 1999. (On leave Spring 2013) Kierans, Lauren, Assistant Professor of Business Law, Masters in Law (International and European Business Law), Trinity College Dublin, 2012. Delchev, Nedyalko, Associate Professor of Theater, M.A. (Theater Directing), National Academy for Theater and Cinema, 1992. Leonard, Mark, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Economics), University of Kansas, 2007. Eastergard, Alf, Associate Professor of Accounting, Ph.D. (Business Administration), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1989. Levchev, Vladimir, Assistant Professor of Writing and Literature, M.F.A. (Creative Writing), American University, Washington D.C., 1996. Erdinc, Didar, Associate Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Economics), University of Southern California, 1997. Lucci, Diego, Associate Professor of History and Philosophy, Ph.D. (Philosophy), Universitá degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, 2004. Fortner, Robert, Professor of Journalism, Ph.D. (Mass Communication Research), University of Illinois, 1978. (On leave AY 2012-13) Mateev, Miroslav, Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. (Industrial Management), Technical University of Sofia, 1991; D.Sc. in Economics, Galletly, John, Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. (Elementary Particle University of National and World Economy, 2006. Physics), University of Liverpool, 1971. Miree, Lucia, Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. (Organizational Ganchev, Alexander, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. (Mathematics), Communication and Behavior), Florida State University, 1981. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1996. (On leave AY 2012-13) Mullen, Filitsa, Assistant Professor of Writing and Literature, M.A. (English), Trocinski, Mark, Assistant Professor of Business Law, M.B.A., University of Kent State University, 1986. Iowa, 2005; J.D., University of Iowa, 2005. (On leave AY 2012-13) Mullen, John, Assistant Professor of Writing and Literature, Ph.D. (English), Kent Tsoulfidis, Lefteris, Associate Professor of Economics, Ph.D (Economics), New State University, 1996. School for Social Research, 1989. Mutafchiev, Ljuben, Professor of Statistics and Mathematical Statistics, Ph.D. Ülkü, Numan, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Banking), Marmara (Mathematics), Sofia University, 1977; D.Sc. in Mathematics, Bulgarian University, 2002. Academy of Sciences, 1993. Wallace, David, Assistant professor of Writing and Literature, Ph.D. (English), Nikolova, Milena, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Ph.D. Louisiana State University, 2011. (Business Administration), George Washington University, 2009. White, Robert, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Ethics, Ph.D. (Political Nilsen, Jeffrey, Associate Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Economics), Princeton Studies), University of Auckland, 2008. University, 1994. Wien, Markus, Associate Professor in History, Ph.D. (History), European Phillips, Robert Jr., Associate Professor of Political Science and International University Institute, 2005. Relations, Ph.D. (International Studies), University of South Carolina, Zankina, Emilia, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. (International 1991. Affairs), University of Pittsburgh, 2010. Polich, Robert, Professor of Journalism, Ph.D. (Public Affairs Communication), Stanford University, 1976. Popov, Angel, Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. (Mathematics), Sofia University Fulbright and Balkan Scholars Kliment Ohridski, 1977. Bartley, Nancy, Fulbright Scholar in Journalism, M.F.A. (Creative Writing) Sardamov, Ivelin, Associate Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. (Government University of Washington, 1989. and International Studies), University of Notre Dame, 1998. Wollemann, Mark, Assistant Professor of Journalism, B.A. (Journalism) Spina, Nicholas, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. (Political University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 1983. Science), University of Missouri, 2012. Coffin, James, Professor of Anthropology, Ph.D. (Anthropology), Indiana Spirovska, Dinka, Assistant Professor of Journalism, M.A. (Communications University, 1973 (Spring 2013). Photography and Magazine Journalism), Syracuse University, 2000. Stantcheva, Diana, Assistant Professor of German, Ph.D. (German Linguistics), Adjunct Faculty Humboldt University in Berlin, 2002. (On leave AY 2012-13) Clark, William, Assistant Professor of Science, Ph.D. (Forest Science), Stefanovich, Mark, Professor of Anthropology and Archeology, Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University, 2005. (Archeology), University of California, Los Angeles, 1988; D.Sc. in History, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1998. Dean, Anna-Maria Ravnopolska, Associate Professor of Music, AD (Harp), Indiana University; Ph.D. (Musicology), New Bulgarian University, 2002. Stoytchev, Orlin, Professor of Physics, Ph.D. (Mathematical Physics), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1989. Dean, Geoffrey, Associate Professor of Music, M.M. (Cello), Indiana University, 1991. Sullivan, Steven, Associate Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Economics), University of Wisconsin, 1991. Djakov, Boyan, Professor of Physics, Ph.D., Liverpool University, 1971; D.Sc. in Physics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 2000. Tanasoiu, Cosmina, Associate Professor of European Studies, Ph.D. (European Studies), University of West of England, 2003. (On leave Fall 2012) Fandino Lopez, Instructor of Spanish, M.A. (Spanish), Nebrija University, 2006. Todorova, Tamara, Associate Professor of Economics, Ph.D. (Economics), Varna Gittel, Ina, Instructor of German, M.A. (German) University of Leipzig, 2005. University of Economics, 2001. Iliev, Hristo, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. (Mathematics Algebraic Geometry), Seoul National University, 2003. Iliev, Valentin, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. (Mathematics), Sofia BOARD OF TRUSTEES University, 1980; D.Sc., Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, 2008. Kirova, Molly, Instructor of Writing, B.A. (Art History, Media Studies, Cultural Ms. Marianne M. Keler, Chair, Director, U-Store-It; former Executive Vice Theory), National College of Art and Design, 1985. President and General Counsel, Sallie Mae, USA Kolarov, Todor, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. (Public Mr. Andrey Delchev, Deputy Chair, Managing Partner, Eurolex Bulgaria OOD, International Law), Paisii Hilendarsi University School of Law, 2012. Sofia, Bulgaria Kotzev, Boris, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (Mathematics), Purdue University, 2001. Mr. Stephen Auth, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Federated Global Equity, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Krotev, Hristo, Associate Professor of Music, Ph.D. (Music), State Academy of Music, 2000. Mr. Thomas Celli, President, Celli-Flynn Brennan Architects and Planners, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Leonard, Lynnette, Assistant Professor of Writing, Ph.D. (Communication Studies), University of Kansas, 2006. Mr. Chris von Christierson, Retired executive in the mining and exploration industry; Non-executive Director of Gold Fields Ltd; Founder and former Maleev, Atanas, Instructor of Journalism and Mass Communication, advanced Chairman of Rio Narcea Gold Mines Ltd, London, UK study at the University of Vienna. Mr. Pavel Ezekiev, Co-founder and Managing Partner, New Europe Venture Penchev, Issay, Instructor of Fine Arts, M.A. (Drawing), National Academy of Equity, LP; Former Director and Country Head of Deutsche Bank Bulgaria, Sofia, Fine Arts, 1997. Bulgaria Slavov, Kaloyan, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. (Mathematics), Mr. J.K. Fagan, Vice President, State Street Bank GmbH/Structured Products, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011. Munich, Germany. Slavova, Milanka, Associate Professor of Marketing, Ph.D., University of Mr. John W. Gulliver, Senior Partner, Pierce Atwood, LLP, Portland, Maine, USA National and World Economy, 1989. Mr. Elvin Guri ('96), Former Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Terziev, Lubomir, Instructor of Writing, M.A. (English), University of Veliko JetFinance International, Sofia, Bulgaria Tarnovo, 1987. Mr. Thomas Higgins, Managing Partner, Balkan Accession Fund, Sofia, Bulgaria Todorov, Boyko, Instructor of Political Science, M.A. (Political Science), Florida State University, 1993. Mr. Conrad Kiechel, Co-founder and Partner, OnPoint Strategies, Washington, DC, USA. Toteva, Maria, Instructor of Business Administration, M.B.A., California State University Fresno, 2004. Ms. Meglena Kuneva, Counselor to Siim Kallas, Vice President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Transport; former European Commissioner Tuparov, Georgi, Associate Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D. (Computer for Consumer Affairs, Sofia, Bulgaria Science), Technical University of Sofia, 2004. Mr. Fabio Lopez Ceron, founder, general partner, Equilibria Capital Management; Tzankova, Maria, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. (International principal investor, Board member, Grupo Terratest, Geneva, Switzerland Relations and European Studies), University of Limerick, 2005. Mr. Ivan Manev, Dean of College of Business, Public Policy and Health, Wien, Sabina, Instructor of Foreign Language, M.A. (Linguistics, English and University of Maine, USA American Literature), Sofia University, 1999. Ambassador John K. Menzies, Dean of John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy Worth, Bus, Instructor of English Writing, M.A. (History), National University of and International Relations, Seton Hall University Ireland Maynooth, 1999. Mr. Saso Ordanoski, journalist, media expert, and political commentator; Media and Public Affairs Director, VeVe Group; former chief executive of Macedonian National Television (MKTV), Skopje, Macedonia Mr. Solomon Passy, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Bulgarian UNIVERSITY COUNCIL National Assembly; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria; Founding President and Former CEO of the Atlantic Club, Sofia, Mr. Gerard D. van der Sluys, Chair of the University Council Bulgaria Mr. Svetlozar Petrov, Managing Director, JobTiger Ltd., Sofia, Bulgaria Ms. Iveta Gigova, Deputy Chair of the University Council Mr. Julian Popov, Writer, Journalist, and Management Advisor in institutional Mr. Anguel Anguelov ('00) development, public relations, and educational policy; Founding CEO of the New Ms. Youlia Berberian-Maleeva Bulgarian University, Chairman of the Bulgarian School of Politics, London, UK Mr. Philippe Bertherat Ms. Elena Poptodorova, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United Mr. Thomas Bird States; former Director of the Security Policy Directorate of the Ministry of Mr. Vladimir Borachev ('95) Foreign Affairs, Bulgaria Ms. Karen Boucias Mr. Spas Dimitrov Mr. François Riston, General Manager, DBApparel; former managing director at Mr. Dean Dinev Procter & Gamble; former manager, Gillette and Sony, Europe, Paris, France Mr. Charles A. 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Advising Center Coordinator Maia Parmakova [email protected] Skaptopara II, room 2032 529 Career Center fax: (+359 73) 883 226 Coordinator Ivaylo Aksharov [email protected] Skaptopara I, room 1030 521 Secretary Rumyana Hristova [email protected] 522 American University in Bulgaria - Sofia Mailing Addresses: Elieff Center for Education and Culture 1 Universitetski Park Str. Studentski grad, Sofia 1700, Bulgaria American University in Bulgaria Tel. (+ 359 2) 960 7910 Main Building Office / Position Name E-mail room fax/phone/ext 1 Georgi Izmirliev Sq. Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria Elieff Center Administration fax: (+359 2) 961 6010 System Administrator Plamen Bonchev [email protected] 212 36 President’s Office: (+359 73) 888 307 Marketing and Events Admissions: (+359 73) 888 235 Coordinator Maria Ilieva [email protected] 111 25 Fax: (+359 73) 883 227 Reception 10 EMBA Program [email protected] fax: (+359 2) 960 7947 Balkanski Academic Center Director Miroslav Mateev [email protected] 112 44 Operations of 54 Alexander Stamboliyski St. EMBA Program Pavlina Atke [email protected] 112 44 Skaptopara Campus Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria Centre for European Programmes [email protected] fax: (+359 2) 961 6010 Project Coordinator Borislav Stoichkov [email protected] 208 22 Coordinator for CEP Iliana Ruseva [email protected] 208 21 AUBG - Sofia Elieff Center for Education and Culture Office of Development [email protected] fax: (+359 2) 960 7946 Development Assistant Mariana Milanova [email protected] 303 23 1 Universitetski Park St., Studentski Grad Sofia 1700, Bulgaria Facility Maintenance Facilities Manager Yanko Boyanov [email protected] 110 20 Switchboard: (+359 2) 960 7910 Fax: (+359 2) 961 6010 Development: (+359 2) 960 7923

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www.aubg.bg INDEX COS, 98-102 grading system, 38 Economics, 79-80 ECO, 102-106 incomplete, 39 European Studies, 80 Academic hours, 31 ENG, 106-109 failing grades, 39 Fine Arts, 81-82 excess credit hour fee, 19 EUR, 109-111 non-credit grades, 39 History, 82 Academic polices and FAR, 111-114 Graduate program, 8 Information Systems, 82-84 Procedures, 30-48 HTY, 114-118 Graduation, Journalism and Mass Academic records, 31 INF, 118-121 fee, 19 Communication, 84 Academic Support Services, 23-25 JMC, 121-126 requirements, 39-40 Literature, 84-85 Accreditation, 4, 5 MAT, 126-129 Mathematics, 85-86 Add/drop, 33-34 MLL, 129-132 Health Center, 27, 149 Philosophy and Religion, 86-87 Administrative Withdrawal, 34 PHI, 132-133 Honors, 57 Political Science and Admission, 12-17, 23, 150, 153 POS, 133-135 Housing, 28 International Relations, 87-88 conditional, 16 PSY, 135-136 Southeast European deferred, 36 RLG, 136 Independent study, 40, 90 Studies, 88 visiting, 16-17 SCI, 136-137 Integrity, academic, 30-31 Mission statement, 4 Advising Center, 32-33, 150 SES, 138 International Baccalaureate, 15 Application, 12-17 SOC, 138 International study, 40 Offices, 148-152 first-year applicants, 15-16 STA, 139 Internships, 40-42 Accounting, 148 materials, 13 Curriculum change, 35 Admissions, 150 Athletics, 29 Late Arrivals, 42 Advising Center, 150 Attendance, 34-35 Degree requirements, 49-57 Learning Services Center, 28 Alumni Affairs, 148 AUBG, 4-11 Department structure, 89 Leave of absence, 43 Bookstore, 148 history, 7-8 Dining services, 27 Liberal learning, 4 Business, 148 location, 5-7 Dismissal, 33 Library, 8, 150 Career Center, 150 Double-Counting, 36 Loan, student, 21-22, 149 Centre for European Bookstore, 9, 22, 148 Programmes, 152 English Language Institute, 23-25 Major declaring/changing, 35 Conferences, 148 Calendar, academic, 2 Examinations, Major programs, 58-76 Counseling Center, 151 Career Center, 26 final, 36-37 American Studies, 58 Computing, 148, 151 Cheating, 30-31 State, 34 Business Administration, 59-60 Dean of Faculty, 148 Clubs, 29 Exchange programs, 27-28 Computer Science, 61-63 Development, 148, 152 Computing, 9, 148, 151 Exclusion, 36 Economics, 63-65 Elieff Center, 152 Conduct Council, 29 European Politics, 65-66 EMBA, 152 Conferences and Institutes, 25, 148 Faculty, 140-144 History and Civilizations, 66-68 English Language Institute, 149 Cooperative Relationships, 10-11 Fees, 18-20 Information Systems, 68-70 Facilities, 149 Counseling, 26-27 Financial aid, 21-22, 149 Journalism and Mass Faculty, 149, 150 Courses, Communication, 70-73 Financial Aid, 149 auditing, 35 General Education, 49 Mathematics, 73-74 Health Center, 149 double-counting, 36 foundation courses, 49 Political Science and Human Resources, 149 repeating, 45-46 modes of inquiry, 49 International Relations, 75-76 Institutional Research, 149 special topics, 90 philosophy, 49 Medical leave, 43 International and Minority unscheduled classes, 47 requirement, 49 Mid-semester progress report, 43-44 Programs, 151 withdrawal, 47 Government, student, 29, 151 Minor programs, 77-88 Library, 150 ANT, 91-92 Grades, 37-39 American Studies, 77-78 Mail, 149 AUB, 90 grade changes, 37 Anthropology, 78 President, 149 BUS, 92-98 grade point average, 38 Computer Science, 78-79 Provost, 149 Publications and website, 150 Test Center, 25 Purchasing, 149 TOEFL, 13, 24 Registrars, 149 Transcript fee, 20 Residence Life, 151 Transcripts, 46 Security, 149 Transfer, 16, 46-47 Skaptopara I, 151 Trustees, Board of, 145-146 Skaptopara II, 151 Tuition and fees, 18-20 Skaptopara III, 151 Sports Activities, 151 University Council, 147 Student Government, 151 Unscheduled class meetings, 47 Student Loans, 149 Visiting students, 16-17 Student Services, 151 Transportation, 150 Withdrawal from courses, 47 University Events, 150 Withdrawal from university, 47-48 University Relations, 150 Work-study, 22 Vice President for Finance and Writing-across-the-curriculum, 56 Administration, 149 Overload, 44

Pass/Fail, 44 Placement, advanced, 15 Plagiarism, 30 Pre-registration, 45 Prior approval, 40 Probation, 32-33

Refund policy, 18-19 Registration, 45 Religious holidays, 45 Residence Life, 28, 151 Resident Assistants, 28 SAT, 14, 25 Scholarship, 21 Sign-in policy, 46 Special Topics, 90 Standing, academic, 31-33 State exams, 34 Status, full-time, 37 part-time, 18 Student accounts, 22 Student life, 29 Student services, 26-28 Suspension, 33