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Course Catalog Course Catalog 2019-20 Disclaimer: HU Course Catalog 2019-20 The catalog is not to be considered as a binding contract between Habib University and students, parents, or guardians of students, nor other interested parties. Habib University reserves the right at any time, without advance notice, to change any part, portion or provision of the catalog; no vested rights shall run or be created by the catalog, including the right to notice of any modification, novation, amendment, supplementation, or other change of any term, provision or content of the catalog; such right of the University to enact changes, etc., especially shall include but not be limited to; (a) Withdrawal or cancellation of classes, courses, and programs; (b) Changes in fee schedules; (c) Changes in the academic calendar; (d) Changes in admission and registration requirements; (e) Changes in the regulations and requirements governing instruction in and graduation from the University; (f) Changes of instructors; (g) Changes of rules and regulations governing the students and student body organizations; (h) Changes of on-campus facilities, programs, and costs for room and/or board of students; (I) Changes of extra-curricular student activities, programs, and offerings; and (j) Changes of any other regulation affecting students, their parents/guardians, or other interested parties. The official version of the Habib University Course Catalog is updated at the start of every semester and resides on the Habib University website. See www.habib.edu.pk/admissions/resources/academic-prospectus/ Consult the University website (www.habib.edu.pk) for further information about the University. Catalog compiled by the Office of the Academic Systems and Registrar; produced by the Office of Marketing and Communications. 2 Habib University Course Catalog 2019-2020 3 CONTENTS President’s Note .................................................................................................................7 Habib University – Academic Calendar 2019-20 ..............................................................8 About Habib University ...................................................................................................... 10 Academic Policies ......................................................................................................... 11 Academic Rights and Responsibilities .......................................................................... 11 University Statement of Anti-Discrimination .................................................................. 11 Catalog Year .................................................................................................................. 11 Academic Advising ........................................................................................................ 12 Declaration of a Major .............................................................................................. 13 Change of a Major ........................................................................................................ 13 Declaration of a Minor ................................................................................................... 13 Transfers ........................................................................................................................ 13 Attendance Policy .......................................................................................................... 14 Grading Scale ............................................................................................................... 14 Grade Point Average (GPA) .......................................................................................... 14 Incomplete Grade Policy ............................................................................................... 16 Change of Grade Policy ................................................................................................ 16 Course Lettering and Numbering .................................................................................. 16 Course Repeat Policy .................................................................................................... 17 Course Load Policy ....................................................................................................... 17 Auditing a Course .......................................................................................................... 17 Academic Standing, Probation, and Dismissal Policies ................................................. 18 Details of Academic Standing ....................................................................................... 18 Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................20 Curricular Requirements ..........................................................................................20 4 R2G (Road to Graduation) Program Requirements .................................................20 University Records ........................................................................................................24 Procedure to Inspect and Review Academic Records ...................................................25 Refusal/Denial of Request for Inspection and Review ..................................................25 Disclosure to Parents ....................................................................................................25 Disclosure to Third Party ...............................................................................................25 Student General Grievance Policy and Procedure ........................................................25 Official Communication with Students ...........................................................................26 Mid-term and Final Exam Policies .................................................................................27 Disability Policy .............................................................................................................27 Using Habib University Technology Services ................................................................28 The Habib University Liberal Core .................................................................................29 Core Course Descriptions ........................................................................................31 School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences .........................................................34 B.Sc. (Honors) in Social Development and Policy Requirements for the Major ............35 Language Requirements ..........................................................................................35 Requirements for the Minor ......................................................................................36 Course Descriptions………………………………………………………………………37 Regional Language Requirements ...........................................................................38 Other Program Requirements ..................................................................................38 Social Development and Policy Electives .....................................................................38 Communication and Design ...........................................................................................44 Degree Requirements ...................................................................................................45 B.A. (Honors) Communication and Design Requirements ............................................45 Communication and Design Minor Requirements ....................................................46 Course Descriptions…………………………………………………………………….…47 5 Arzu Program for Languages and Literature .................................................................54 Minor in English Language and Comparative Literature ...............................................54 English Language and Comparative Literature Minor Requirements ............................55 Course Descriptions…………………………………………………………………………..56 Comparative Liberal Studies (CLS) ................................................................................63 History Minor .................................................................................................................64 History Minor Requirements ....................................................................................64 Religious Studies Minor ................................................................................................65 Religious Studies Minor Requirements ....................................................................66 Philosophy Minor ..........................................................................................................67 Philosophy Minor Requirements ..............................................................................68 Course Descriptions………………………………………………………….……………68 Dhanani School of Science and Engineering ................................................................ 74 Computer Science ........................................................................................................ 74 Computer Science Major Requirments ......................................................................... 74 Computer Science Minor Requirments .........................................................................75 Course Categories………………………………………………………………………...…..76 Course Descriptions………………………………………………………………………......77 Electrical Engineering .....................................................................................................82
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