TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 04 02 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 05 03 THE UNIVERSITY 06 3.1 History of Khalifa University 06 3.2 Board of Trustees 07 3.3 University Vision and Mission 08 3.4 Licensure and Accreditation 08 3.5 University Financial Resources 08 3.6 Organizational Chart 09 4.0 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND FEES 10 4.1 General Admissions Requirements 10 4.2 Entry Assessment 12 4.3 Recognized Secondary School Certificates 13 4.4 Application Documentation Required 15 4.5 Selection Procedure 16 4.6 Transfer Students 16 4.7 Selection Procedure 17 4.8 Scholarships, Incentives and feees 18 5.0 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, REGISTRATION, AND ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS 20 5.1 Degree Programs Offered 20 5.2 Preparatory Program 22 5.3 University Degree Requirements 22 5.4 General Education Requirements 23 5.5 Majors, Minors and Double Majors 25 5.6 Variation to Academic Program 27 5.7 Time Limit on Duration of Study and Re-admission 27 5.8 Academic Advising and Registration 27 5.9 Registration 29 5.10 Withdrawal from Courses and From the University 30 5.11 Academic Year 31 Disclaimer 5.12 Credit System 31 5.13 Course Title, Code, Credit Value and Description 31 The Catalog is an official Khalifa University document describing academic programs, course offerings, faculty 5.14 Total Degree Credits and Semester Credit Loads 31 listings, policies, procedures, regulations and requirements of the University. Every effort has been made to 5.15 Full and Part-Time Status 32 ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this catalog. However, no responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical or printing errors, or errors occasioned by mistakes. The University reserves the right to make 5.16 Student Classification 32 changes without prior notice to the information contained in this publication, including the alteration of various 5.17 Graduation Residence Requirements 32 fees, schedules, conditions of admission and credit requirements, and the revision or cancellation of particular 5.18 Grading System 32 courses or programs. 5.19 Grade Point Average 34 1 1 5.20 Incomplete Grades 35 9.9 English Language 133 5.21 Repetition of Courses 35 9.10 Engineering 134 5.22 Advanced Standing Credit 35 9.11 Humanities 135 5.23 Credit by Examination 36 9.12 Industrial and Systems Engineering 138 5.24 Final Grade Changes and Appeals 36 9.13 Japanese 142 5.25 Lateness and Attendance Guidelines 36 9.14 Korean 143 5.26 Language of Instruction and Examination 37 9.15 Mathematics 143 5.27 Leave of Absence and Reinstatement 37 9.16 Mechanical Engineering 148 5.28 Evaluation and Examinations 37 9.17 Nuclear Engineering 152 5.29 Records and Transcripts 38 9.18 Physics 153 5.30 Academic Honors 38 9.19 Robotics 154 5.31 Academic Probation 39 9.20 Student Development and Academic Success 155 5.32 Academic Dismissal 39 10 FACULTY INFORMATION 156 5.33 Student Rights and Responsibilities 39 5.34 Student Academic Regulations and Policies 41 6.0 DIVISION OF STUDENT SERVICES 46 6.1 Student Engagement 46 6.2 Career and Counseling Services 48 6.3 Student Activities 49 6.4 Student Rights 52 6.5 Non-Academic Student Conduct Regulations 53 7.0 PREPARATORY PROGRAM 54 8.0 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 58 8.1 College Vision 59 8.2 College Mission 59 8.3 Department of Aerospace Engineering 62 8.4 Department of Applied Mathematics and Sciences 66 8.5 Department of Biomedical Engineering 71 8.6 Department of Chemical Engineering 75 8.7 Department of Civil Infrastructure and Environmental Engineering 78 8.8 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 82 8.9 Department of Humanities and Social Sciences 93 8.10 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering 94 8.11 Department of Mechanical Engineering 98 8.12 Department of Nuclear Engineering 102 8.13 Minor In UAV 104 9.0 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 106 9.1 Aerospace Engineering 108 9.2 Biomedical Engineering 111 9.3 Business Studies 115 9.4 Chemistry 115 9.5 Chemical Engineering 116 9.6 Civil Engineering 119 9.7 Electrical and Computer Engineering 124 9.8 Economics 133 2 3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016-2017 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research, to start on one of the most important and beneficial times of your life - your university education. In tomorrow’s world, high quality education in engineering and science will be at a premium to address many pressing societal concerns, relating to energy, environment, healthcare, security, communications, transportation, civil infrastructure, and many others. The co-educational and multicultural community of scholars we are assembling at Khalifa University will prepare you to face these challenges, and to enter society prepared to make your unique contribution to the solutions demanded by them.In addition to a high quality grounding in technical fundamentals, technological leaders find that they need a variety of other attributes to succeed in the world, including the ability to communicate, the ability to work in teams, competence in carrying out technological work within economic and societal constraints, a sense of professional and personal ethics, managerial and business acumen, and the interest and capacity to serve others. We are dedicated to helping you develop and refine these skills. Khalifa University is a dynamic institution that has a proven track record of providing high quality education and practical experience. The University strives to create a learning culture that exemplifies excellence in teaching and scholarship that emphasizes faculty-student interaction, that promotes lifelong learning, and that prepares individuals for leadership and service in the global society. A university has the responsibility to help each student develop as a complete and well-rounded person, and to aid him or her in maximizing potential and finding a career to pursue with passion and purpose. We are here to help you in this process. We offer a diverse portfolio of degree programs that are designed to meet the criteria set by the appropriate national and international accreditation bodies. The faculty and staff are highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated professionals, who are always willing to impart their knowledge and experience to their students. The University campuses in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah have first class facilities, both inside and outside the classroom, which will make your learning experience productive and enjoyable. This guide is designed to give you information and advice to make your academic planning easier. Decisions about what major to study, specializations, and course selection require careful consideration. Whatever study program you wish to pursue, this guide will help you plan your degree from your first year through to your final year. If you need more information or advice, please take advantage of the experience and professional expertise of our faculty and administrative staff. Your academic advisor will be happy to give you the appropriate advice. In my seventh year of leading Khalifa University, I look forward to meeting you on our campuses in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and to sharing the great adventure of university life with you and the rest of our community. I believe * Islamic holidays are subject to change you’ll find KUSTAR to be an exciting, stimulating and supportive environment in which to shape your future. Dr. Tod A. Laursen President, Khalifa University 4 5 THE UNIVERSITY 03 3.1 | History of Khalifa University 3.2 | Board of Trustees Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) was inaugurated on the 13th February 2007 by Chairman the President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. KUSTAR is an Abu Dhabi Government › His Highness Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court (CPC) initiative and is owned solely by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Members The University opened its Abu Dhabi campus in October 2008 to add to the campus in Sharjah (formerly Etisalat › H.E. Eng. Hussain I. Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, UAE University College, EUC). A large extension to the Abu Dhabi campus is currently being developed. The Sharjah › H.E. Dr. Mugheer Al Khaili, Chairman, Health Authority of Abu Dhabi branch campus has a very proud history that stretches back (as EUC) to 1989 and on the 11th February 2008 it › H.E. Ali Rashid Qanas Al Ketbi, Chairman, Tawteen was merged with Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research. KUSTAR now offers a wide range of › H.E. Mohammed Hassan Omran, Chancellor, Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) programs that are designed to be flexible, competitive, and intellectually stimulating and support the Abu Dhabi › H.E. Professor Elias Zerhouni, President, Global R & D, Sanofi Economic Vision 2030. › H.E. Sir John O’Reilly, Visiting Professor, University College London 6 7 3.3 | University Vision and Mission 吀 刀 吀 䄀 刀 䄀 䠀 䠀 䌀 Vision 䌀 To be a leading international center of higher education and research in technology and science 一 一 伀 䤀 伀 䤀 吀 吀 Mission 䄀 䄀 娀 Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research is an independent, non-profit coeducational institution, 䤀 娀 䤀 dedicated to the advancement of learning through teaching and research and to the discovery and application 一 一 䄀 of knowledge. It pursues international recognition as a world class research university, with a strong tradition of 䄀 䜀 䜀 inter-disciplinary teaching and research and of partnering with leading universities around the world. 刀 刀 伀 伀 The University endeavours to serve the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE society, the region and the world by providing an environment of creative enquiry within which critical thinking, human values, technical competence and practical and social skills, business acumen and a capability for lifetime learning are cultivated and sustained.