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COURSE NUMBERSNUMBERS PRECEDiNg COURSE TiTlESThe course prefix is a three-letter designator foran academic discipline, subject matter, and/or subcategoryof knowledge. The first digit next to theabbreviation (course prefix) represents the level ofthe course: 1 for Freshman, 2 for Sophomore, 3 forJunior, 4 for Senior, 5 for the Fifth year in Engineeringand Pharmacy, 6 for the Sixth year in Pharmacy, and7 or 8 for the Graduate level. The next two digitsrepresent the sequence number of the course.The following is a list of divisions/discipline areasavailable at LAU:Prefix TitleACC AccountingARA ArabicARC ArchitectureART Fine ArtsBCH BiochemistryBIO BiologyBUS BusinessCHM ChemistryCIE Civil EngineeringCLT Comparative LiteratureCOE Computer EngineeringCOM Communication ArtsCSC Computer ScienceCST Cultural StudiesDES Interior DesignECO EconomicsEDU EducationELE Electrical EngineeringENG EnglishENV Environmental ScienceETH EthicsFEB Family and Entrepreneurial BusinessFIN FinanceGER GermanGNE General EngineeringGRA Graphic DesignHLT HealthHOM Hospitality ManagementHST HistoryIBS International BusinessINA International AffairsINE Industrial EngineeringINF Information ScienceMEE Mechanical EngineeringMGT ManagementMISMKTMTHMUSNUTOFMPEDPHAPHLPHOPHYPJEPKGPOLPSYRELSARSOCSPASTAWOSManagement Information SystemsMarketingMathematicsMusicNutritionOffice ManagementPhysical EducationPharmacyPhilosophyPhotographyPhysicsPeace and Justice EducationPackagingPolitical SciencePsychologyReligionSpecial ArabicSociologySpanishStatisticsWomen’s StudiesNUMBERS fOllOWiNg COURSE TiTlESUnder “Course Descriptions,” most course titlesare followed by a numbering system that providesfurther information, as follows: The first numberindicates lecture and discussion hours given eachweek; the second number indicates laboratoryhours per week; and the third number indicatescredit hours counted toward graduation, upon completionof the course.Example:BIO806 Research Method II [1-6, 3 cr.]The course above entails one hour of class discussion,and six hours of laboratory work, per week.Upon completion, the course adds three credits tothe student’s record.THE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCESSCHOOl Of ARTS & SCiENCESLebanese American University | page 58
THE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCESFACULTYThe School of Arts and Sciences is home to the Lebanese American University’s oldestprograms, which are the core of the University’s liberal arts tradition. As the School diversifiedits curricula, its body of full-time faculty members and students grew. Now, the Schooloffers numerous programs, ranging from Fine Arts to Computer Science, as well as degrees,ranging from associate to master’s.Graduates from the School of Arts and Sciences are sought by numerous employersincluding, but not limited to, the corporate world, the mass media, advertising agencies, andeducational institutions of all levels, as well as interior design houses, the public administrationsector, science-related organizations, and high-tech operations.MiSSiONIn keeping with the Mission of the University, the School of Arts and Sciences strives topromote excellence in teaching and learning, and to encourage research, and other creativeendeavors. The School encourages the fostering of diverse viewpoints, and honesty andintegrity in academic, professional, and personal, affairs of both the Faculty and students.OBJECTiVESThe objectives of the School of Arts and Sciences include:> Preparing well-informed and skilled individuals, who are competent, inquisitive, andproductive.> Cultivating literacy in the Arts and Sciences.> Encouraging creative research.> Responding to the rapidly changing information technology, in and out of theclassroom.> Providing for continuous Faculty development.> Developing student exchange programs to enrich the learning experience.> Preparing students who are motivated to pursue graduate studies.> Maintaining relations with schools, businesses, and industry, in order to help secure jobplacements for graduates of the School.> Responding to changing needs, and trends, by modifying existing programs, and developingnew ones.lEARNiNg OUTCOMESAs a result of their work in the School of Arts and Sciences, students will:> Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.> Demonstrate an understanding of scientific and quantitative principles.> Demonstrate an understanding of the major developments in the human experience.> Link theoretical knowledge to their practical applications.> Reason critically, and solve problems creatively.> Integrate and synthesize knowledge, and make connections across disciplines.> Show an understanding of, and respect for, diverse viewpoints.> Engage in independent inquiry, applying varied research methodologies.DEANSAghacy, Samira, Ph.D., BeirutHashwa, Fuad, Ph.D., ByblosASSiSTANT DEANSHaraty, Ramzi, Ph.D., BeirutMoubarak, Walid, Ph.D., ByblosCHAiRSBeirutMohsen, R., Ph.D.Department of Arts and CommunicationMansour, N., Ph.D.Department of Computer Science andMathematicsOueini, A., Ph.DDepartment of EducationAercke, K., Ph.D.Department of HumanitiesKorfali, S., Ph.DDepartment of Natural SciencesTabar, P., Ph.D.Department of Social SciencesByblosHarmanani, H., Ph.D.Department of Computer Science andMathematicsGhosn, I., Ph.D.Department of Humanities and Social SciencesDaher, C., Ph.D.Department of Natural SciencesfACUlTYAbdel Baki, R., M.F.A.Abdo, A., Ph.D.Abdo, H., Ed.D.Abi Ghanem, S., M.S.Abu-Teen, S., M.A.Abu-Khzam, F., Ph.D.Abyad-Nassar, L., Ph.D.Acra, U., M.A.Aercke, K., Ph.D.Aghacy, S., Ph.D.Ammar, D., Ph.D.Assaf, N., M.F.A.Azar, D., Ph.D.Bacha, N., Ph.D.Badran, D., Ph.D.Bahous, R., Ed.D.Baroudy, G., Ph.D.Baroudi, S., Ph.D.Bazzi, T., Ph.D.Behmardi, V., Ph.D.Bogharian, K., Ph.D.Chahine, M., M.A.Dabbous-Sensenig, D., Ph.D.Daher, C., Ph.D.Darwish, O., M.A.Diab, N., M.A.Fallaha, N., M.A.Farjallah, T., M.A.Fouladkar, A., M.A.Garabedian, S., M.S.Ed.Ghosn, I., Ph.D.Habre, P., M.A.Habre, S., Ph.D.Hage Mufti, N., M.A.Hajjar, B., M.A.Hamdan, M., Ph.D.Hammoud, H., Ph.D.Haraty, N., Ed.D.Haraty, R., Ph.D.Harmanani, H., Ph.D.Hashwa, F., Ph.D.Houri, A., Ph.D.Hussari, I., Ph.D.Hutson, R., Ph.D.Jabbour, M., M.F.A.Jabbra, J., Ph.D.Jeha Milki, M., Ph.D.Kabbani, A., Ph.D.ACADEMIC CATALOG [ 2008-2009 ] SCHOOl Of ARTS & SCiENCESA&S61Lebanese American University | page 60
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