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Graduate Catalog2014-2015Nurturing tomorrow’s leaders..Growing the knowledge economy.

This Catalog is an official Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research document. Every effort has

been made to 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. Furthermore, this Catalog

does not establish contractual relations. The University reserves the right to make changes without prior notice

to the information contained in this Catalog, including the alteration of various fees, schedules, conditions of

admission and requirements, and the revision or cancellation of courses or programs.

DISCLAIMER

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KHALIFA UNIVERSITY | GRADUATE CATALOG

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CONTENTS

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CONTENTS II

1 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 8

2 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 9

3 THE UNIVERSITY 11

3.1 HISTORY 12

3.2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 12

3.3 VISION 12

3.4 MISSION 12

3.5 LICENSURE AND ACCREDITATION 13

3.6 FINANCIAL RESOURCES 13

4 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION 15

4.1 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 16

4.1.1 Full Admission Requirements 16

4.1.2 Conditional Admission Requirements 16

4.1.3 Transfer Students 16

4.2 AVAILABILITY OF PLACES 16

4.2.1 Number of Places 16

4.2.2 Admission Policy 17

4.3 APPLICATION PROCEDURE 17

4.3.1 Submission of Application 17

4.3.2 Thesis Topic Selection 17

4.3.3 Assessment of Applications 17

4.3.4 Eligibility for Admission 17

4.3.5 Decision and Registration 18

4.3.6 Deferred Admissions 18

4.4 FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS 18

4.4.1 Disclaimer 18

4.4.2 Normal Tuition Fees 18

4.4.3 Writing-Up Reduced Fees 18

4.4.4 Fees during Revisions 18

4.4.5 Payment and Penalties 18

4.4.6 Refunds 19

4.4.7 Scholarships 19

5 PROGRAMS STRUCTURE 21

5.1 ACADEMIC YEAR 22

5.2 CREDIT HOUR 22

5.3 PROGRAM COMPONENTS 22

5.3.1 MSc by Research 22

5.3.2 MSc by Courses and Thesis 22

5.3.3 PhD 22

5.4 MODES OF STUDY 23

5.5 DURATION OF STUDY 23

5.5.1 MSc 23

5.5.2 PhD 23

6 GRADING SYSTEM AND REGISTRATION 25

6.1 GRADING SYSTEM 26

6.1.1 Course Grades 26

6.1.2 Grade Point Average 26

6.2 REGISTRATION 26

6.2.1 Registration Process 26

6.2.2 Registration Deadlines 27

6.2.3 Number of Degrees 27

6.2.4 Withdrawal from Courses 27

6.2.5 Withdrawal from the University 27

6.2.6 Leave of Absence and Reinstatement 27

6.2.7 Academic Standing 27

6.2.8 Repetition of Courses 28

6.2.9 Continued Registration 28

6.2.10 Extensions 28

6.2.11 Dismissal or Suspension from the University 28

6.2.12 Readmission to the University 28

7 PROGRESSION AND COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS 31

7.1 MSC BY RESEARCH 32

7.1.1 Research Thesis Progress 32

7.1.2 Thesis Examination 32

7.2 MSC BY COURSES AND THESIS 33

7.2.1 Course Assessment 33

7.2.2 Thesis Assessment 33

7.2.3 Completion Requirements 35

7.3 PHD 36

7.3.1 Course Assessment 36

7.3.2 Research Proposal Examination 36

7.3.3 Assessment of Progress 37

7.3.4 Thesis Examination 37

8 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS 41

8.1 ACADEMIC OFFENCES 42

8.1.1 Academic Integrity Code 42

8.1.2 Plagiarism 42

8.1.3 Other forms of Academic Dishonesty 43

8.1.4 Procedure and Penalties for Academic Offences 43

8.2 STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES 45

8.3 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES 46

8.3.1 Academic Advising 46

8.3.2 Faculty Office Hours 47

8.4 TAUGHT COURSES POLICIES AND REGULATIONS 47

8.4.1 Examination Policies and Regulations 47

8.4.2 Classroom and Laboratory Management Policies 48

8.5 THESIS POLICIES AND REGULATIONS 49

8.5.1 Supervisor Responsibilities 49

8.5.2 Student Responsibilities 49


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9 STUDENT LIFE AND SERVICES 53

9.1 OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES 54

9.1.1 Student Life and Student Services 54

9.1.2 Career Services 54

9.1.3 Counseling Services 54

9.1.4 Disability Services 54

9.1.5 Housing Accommodations 55

9.2 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 55

9.3 EMERGENCY SERVICES 55

9.4 VISA SERVICES 55

9.5 ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEW STUDENTS 55

9.6 STUDENT SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS 55

9.7 KHALIFA UNIVERSITY STUDENT COUNCIL 55

9.8 UNIVERSITY FACILITIES 56

9.8.1 Mosque and Prayer Rooms 56

9.8.2 Restaurants and Coffee Lounges 56

9.8.3 Sport, Fitness, and Entertainment Facilities 56

10 MSC IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING PROGRAM 59

10.1 ABOUT THE PROGRAM 60

10.2 PROGRAM GOALS 60

10.3 PROGRAM OUTCOME 60

10.4 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 60

10.5 PROGRAM STRUCTURE 60

11 MSC IN INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM 63



11.3 PROGRAM OUTCOMES 64



11.5.1 Program Components 65

11.5.2 Number of Courses and Curricular Offerings 65

11.6 STUDY PLAN 65

12 MSC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM 67






13 MSC IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING PROGRAM 73






13.6 STUDY PLAN 76

14 MSC BY RESEARCH BY ENGINEERING PROGRAM 79


14.2 PROGRAM AIM 80





14.7 STUDY PLAN 81

15 MA IN INTERNATIONAL AND CIVIL SECURITY PROGRAM 83








16 PHD IN ENGINEERING PROGRAM 87


16.2 PROGRAM AIM 88







16.7 STUDY PLAN 90

17 GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 93

17.1 GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 94

18 FULL-TIME FACULTY AND ACADEMIC STAFF 111

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It is my pleasure to welcome you to Khalifa University of

Science, Technology and Research , for what will be one of

the most memorable, challenging, and enjoyable periods

of your life. As an institution, a nation, and a world, we are

in the midst of times where high quality technical training

will be at a premium to address many pressing societal

concerns, relating to energy, environment, health care,

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.

Khalifa University is a dynamic institution that has a

proven track record of providing high quality education

and achievements. The University strives to create a

learning culture that exemplifies excellence in teaching

and scholarship, emphasizes faculty- student interaction,

promotes lifelong learning, and prepares individuals for

leadership and service in the global society.

Khalifa University has a portfolio of graduate programs that

are designed to meet the criteria set by the appropriate

national and international accreditation bodies. The

University academic staff consists of 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 Catalog is designed to give you information and advice

to make your study decisions easier. Decisions about which

major to study, specializations, and course selection require

careful consideration. Whatever study program you wish

to pursue, this Catalog will help you plan your degree from

admission to graduation.

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.

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 you will find Khalifa University to be an exciting,

stimulating and supportive environment in which to shape

your future.

DR. TOD A. LAURSEN

President, Khalifa University

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The University


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3.1 HISTORY

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research

was inaugurated on 13 February 2007 by the President

of the UAE: His Highness Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al

Nahyan. The board of Trustees which is chaired by His

Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme

Commander of the UAE Armed Forces was announced

on 26 February 2008. The University is an Abu Dhabi

Government initiative and is owned solely by the Emirate

of Abu Dhabi.

The University opened its current campus in Abu Dhabi in

October 2008 to add to the campus in Sharjah (formerly

Etisalat University College). The Sharjah branch campus

has a very proud history that stretches back to 1989 and on

11 February 2008 was merged with the University to form

the foundation of Khalifa University.

Khalifa University offers a wide range of programs that

are designed to be flexible, competitive, and intellectually

stimulating.

3.2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al NahyanCrown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme

Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (Chairman)

H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al NahyanChairman, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court (CPC)

H.E. Eng. Hussain I.Al HammadiMinister of Education, UAE

(Member)

H.E. Dr. Mugheer Al KhailiChairman, Health Authority of Abu Dhabi

(Member)

H.E. Ali Rashid Qanas Al KetbiChairman, Tawteen

(Member)

H.E. Mohammed Hassan OmranChancellor, Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)

(Member)

H.E. Professor Elias ZerhouniPresident, Global R & D, Sanofi

(Member)

H.E. Sir John O’Reilly(Member)

3.3 VISION

To be a leading international center of higher education and

research in technology and science.

3.4 MISSION

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research

is an independent, non-profit coeducational institution,

dedicated to the advancement of learning through teaching

and research and to the discovery and application of

knowledge. It pursues international recognition as a world

class research university, with a strong tradition of inter-

disciplinary teaching and research and of partnering with

leading universities around the world.

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. It sets

itself high standards in providing a caring, rewarding and

enriching environment for all of its students and staff. It

ensures that its graduates, on entering the workplace,

form a superlative cadre of engineers, technologists and

scientists, capable of making major contributions to the

current and future sectors of UAE industry and society as

leaders and innovators.

The University insists on the highest world class standards

of academic excellence in all that it does. It complements

other universities in the region by providing, in its chosen

areas of activity, the best teaching and research available in

the region. It strives to meet demands for expansion while

never compromising on quality.

3.5 LICENSURE AND ACCREDITATION

Khalifa University is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher

Education and Scientific Research (MoHE). All academic

programs offered by the University are recognized

by MoHE and have been awarded either full or initial

accreditation status.

3.6 FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Khalifa University is a not-for-profit institution. All the

financial needs of the University are supported by the

Government of Abu Dhabi. The University has two purpose

built campuses; one in Abu Dhabi, where the central

administration for the University is located, and the second

one in Sharjah.

THE UNIVERSITY

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Applicationfor Admission


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4.1 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

4.1.1 Full Admission RequirementsCandidates for the masters programs must have a

Bachelors degree with a minimum Cumulative Grade

Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent

(e.g. an upper second-class honors degree) in the relevant

discipline as specified by the applicable program.

Candidates for the doctorate programs must have a

Masters degree with a minimum CGPA score of 3.0 out

of 4.0 or equivalent (e.g., a minimum average of 60% in a

UK-style Master by taught courses or a Pass in a Master by

Research / M.Phil.) in the relevant discipline as specified by

the applicable program.

Candidates with degrees in other pertinent specializations

(not explicitly specified by the applicable program) may also

be considered. In such cases, candidates will be asked to

submit course descriptions along with their transcripts.

Candidates must have achieved a minimum level of

proficiency in English in the form of a valid TOEFL score

of 79 iBT or an equivalent test score approved by the

University (e.g., a minimum valid Academic IELTS score

of 6.0 out of 9). TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for 2

calendar years only from the test date.

The following exceptions may apply to candidates for the

masters programs:

1. A native speaker of English who has completed his/her

undergraduate education in an English medium institution

in a country where English is the official language.

2. A candidate admitted to and graduated from an English

medium institution that can provide evidence of acquiring

a minimum TOEFL score of 61 iBT or its equivalent (e.g.,

a minimum Academic IELTS score of 5.0 out of 9) upon

admission to the undergraduate program.

Candidates must provide an official GRE (Graduate

Record Exam) score. The GRE General Test is required for

all programs.

In addition to satisfying all the above, candidates must

undergo an interview to determine the suitability of the

candidate for undertaking the program of work.

Candidates wishing to enroll on a part-time basis must

satisfy the University authorities that their employer will

provide the time for the candidate to attend the University

as specified in the Duration of Study section of this Catalog.

4.1.2 CONDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSApplicants with no or insufficient prior background to

meet the prerequisites of a given masters program

may be admitted to the program but will be assigned

undergraduate courses and/or specially tailored remedial

courses as specified by the relevant program. Credits from

these prerequisite bridging courses do not count toward

fulfillment of degree requirements and are not used to

calculate the graduate CGPA.

For masters programs, applicants with lower qualifications

(a minimum CGPA score of 2.5 out of 4.0, or a minimum

lower second-class honors degree, or their equivalent)

and/ or lower English language proficiency (a minimum

valid TOEFL score of 70 iBT, or a minimum valid Academic

IELTS score of 5.5, or their equivalent) may be admitted to

the program in special circumstances and at the discretion

of the University.

Such applicants will be given conditional admittance and

their performance will be assessed as follows:

– The student must achieve an overall grade point

average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale in the first nine credit

hours of credit-bearing courses studied for the

Master’s program.

– The student must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of

79 iBT or or its equivalent (e.g. a minimum IELTS score

of 6.0) by the end of the first semester of registration.

– The candidate must submit an official GRE score in

the General Test by the end of the first semester of

registration.

If the student fails to satisfy the above conditions, then his/

her registration will be terminated.

4.1.3 Transfer StudentsNo prior credits will be transferred. Also no credits will

be awarded for advanced standing or for work or life

experiences. Thus, all successful applicants will be

admitted as new students.

4.2 AVAILABILITY OF PLACES

4.2.1 Number of PlacesThe maximum number of students who can be admitted

to a given program is directly dependent on the number

of faculty assigned to the program in addition to other

relevant factors.

4.2.2 Admission PolicyIn all cases, admission will be on a competitive basis. The

final decision regarding the admission of an applicant will

be made by the President, in consultation with the Provost,

the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research,

the Graduate Studies Committee, and the relevant

Program Chair.

The selection of candidates will be made on the basis

of their application form, supporting documents, and

their performance in the interview. Selection will take

into account factors such as the candidates’ graduation

average or CGPA score, their qualifications and previous

experience, their CV, their reference forms, and their

potential to succeed.

4.3 APPLICATION PROCEDURE4.3.1 Submission of ApplicationApplicants should complete an online application form and

forward all supporting documents required below to the

Admission Office. In addition, applicants should forward

the reference letter forms to three nominated referees.

Applications must be made by the Application Deadlines

published by the University.

The following items should be included with the application

form:

1. Certified copies of the applicant’s graduation

certificates along with official transcripts showing

grading scale.

2. Equivalency certificate from the UAE Ministry of

Higher Education (for candidates graduated from

outside the UAE)

3. Evidence of English language proficiency, e.g. TOEFL

or IELTS results.

4. An official GRE (Graduate Record Exam) score. The

GRE General Test is required for all programs.

5. Four recent passport size photographs.

6. Three reference letters

7. Photocopy of the applicant’s passport.

8. Photocopy of khulasat al-qaid (for UAE nationals).

9. Photocopy of the applicant’s UAE National ID.

10. Detailed Curriculum Vita (CV).

11. Evidence of the ability to pay fees, e.g. sponsorship

letter.

All documents supplied for admission purposes are

the property of the University and will not be returned

regardless of whether the applicant is accepted or not.

The Admission Office will acknowledge receipt of properly

completed application forms, once verification of the

supporting documentation has been carried out.

4.3.2 THESIS TOPIC SELECTIONFor research based programs, the applicant may select

from the list of available research thesis topics published

by the University, or alternatively may suggest his/her own

topic. In the latter case, the applicant must consult with

a potential supervisor and must ascertain whether or not

this supervisor would be prepared to recommend his/her

proposal to the relevant Program Chair. Candidates may

seek guidance from the relevant Program Chair on the

appropriate supervisors to consult.

4.3.3 Assessment of ApplicationsThe relevant Program Chair will constitute and chair a

panel to interview the candidate (normally the panel will

contain a program faculty/a potential supervisor). If the

candidate cannot attend the interview, an interview over

the telephone will be arranged. At the conclusion of the

interview, the panel will forward a written recommendation

to the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and

Research, who will pass all completed applications along

with recommendations from the interviewing panel to

the Graduate Studies Committee. The Committee will

consider the applications and make its recommendations.

In particular, the committee will check:

1. That the candidate possesses the required

qualifications;

2. That there is enough evidence that the candidate has

the ability to carry out the program of work or research

in the specified area;

3. That there are adequate arrangements for supervision;

4. If there is a research component to the program:

a. That the relevant expertise and facilities are

available within the University to support the

research program indicated;

b. That the proposed research program is of

appropriate standard in terms of its timeliness,

relevance to industry, level of intellectual

challenge, novelty, etc.

c. That the proposed research program is

appropriate for the award of the degree.

The Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research

will then review all completed applications, make final

recommendations, and forward to the Provost for referral

to the President for consideration and decision on

admission.

4.3.4 Eligibility for AdmissionIt is the responsibility of the Associate Provost for

Graduate Studies and Research, in consultation with the

Graduate Studies Committee and the relevant Program

Chair, to ensure that the candidate possesses the required

qualifications, that there is enough evidence the candidate

has the ability to carry out the program of work or research,

and that there are adequate resources and arrangements

for thesis supervision. If research is to be conducted as

part of the program, the Associate Provost for Graduate

Studies and Research, in consultation with the Graduate

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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Studies Committee and the relevant Program Chair, must

also ensure that the research chosen by an applicant can

be effectively undertaken in the University.

The Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and

Research may decline to accept a student if he/she is not

satisfied that these conditions can be met. It is also the

responsibility of the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies

and Research to ensure that no members of faculty/staff

are required or allowed to take on more graduate teaching

and supervision of students than they can reasonably take

without adversely affecting their other responsibilities.

The Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research

should also make provision for the continued supervision of

graduate students whose supervisors are no longer able or

available to carry out their duties.

4.3.5 Decision and RegistrationThe Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research

will notify the Graduate Studies Committee and the

relevant Program Chair of the final decisions on admission.

Successful candidates will then be notified in writing by the

Admission and Registration Office and will be required to

register formally with the University.

All admission decisions by the University are taken in good

faith on the basis of the statements on the application

form. If the University discovers that the applicant

has made a false statement or has omitted significant

information on the application form, it may withdraw its

offer, or terminate the applicant’s registration.

All graduate students are required to re-register on

a semester basis. Such re-registration is subject to

satisfactory progress.

4.3.6 Deferred AdmissionsAdmission is valid only for the academic semester

specified in the admission letter. If an applicant is given

admission and for some reason does not register but

intends to join the University in the following semester,

then he/she should submit a written request to the

Admission and Registration Office not later than one

month before the beginning of the semester. Admission

consideration for the following semester will depend on

availability of places.

4.4 FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

4.4.1 DisclaimerThe University reserves the right to modify the published

scale of tuition and other fees without prior notice, at any

time before the beginning of an academic semester. The

most up to date tuition and fees information is available

from the Admission and Registration Office.

4.4.2 Normal Tuition Fees

Students Admitted Starting Fall 2012

Graduate Program Per Credit Hour Tuition (AED)

Master AED 5,000 per credit hour

Doctorate AED 6,666 per credit hour

Students Admitted Prior to Fall 2012

Graduate Program Per Credit Hour Tuition (AED)

Master

AED 150,000 per year

(for full-time)

AED 75,000 per year

(for part-time)

Doctorate

200,000 per year

(for full-time)

AED 100,000 per year

(for part-time)

4.4.3 Writing-Up Reduced FeesFor programs with a thesis component, a student,

depending on his/her progress, may be transferred to

“Writing-Up Status” by the end of the minimum period of

study. In this case:

– The student will be asked to register for a minimum of

one credit hour per semester and will accordingly be

charged the appropriate per credit hour tuition.

– The student will have limited access to resources.

This will only include access to email, general-purpose

computing and internet cilities, and the library.

– The student will not be entitled to substantive

supervision. Supervision, in this case, will be limited to

advising the student on the methodology and form of

presentation of the thesis, and assisting the student to

plan for the viva voce thesis examination.

4.4.4 Fees during RevisionsFor programs with a thesis component, students who are

required to carry out major revisions to their thesis by the

external examiner will be asked to pay reduced fees similar

to the “Writing-Up Status” fees, indicated in the previous

section, until the work is completed.

4.4.5 Payment and PenaltiesStudents may be allowed to pay their fees on a quarterly

basis (one payment every 3 months in advance). The

registration of students who fail to pay the due amount

on time will be suspended until they do so. Access to

laboratories, computing resources and supervisors will also

be denied until the required payment is made.

4.4.6 RefundsStudents who drop a course on or before the add/drop

deadline of a semester will be entitled to a refund of the

fees of the dropped course. Failure to attend a course (no

show) does not result in an automatic refund of fees.

Students who leave their program, or who are asked to

leave their program, on or before the add/drop deadline of

a semester will be entitled to a refund of their fees for that

semester. Students who leave their program, or who are

asked to leave their program, after the add/drop deadline of

a semester will be charged full fees for that semester.

4.4.7 ScholarshipsKhalifa University has a number of scholarships as briefly

described in the sections below. More details can be

found at http://www.kustar.ac.ae/admissions/graduate/scholarships/scholarships.aspx

4.4.7.1 Buhooth ScholarshipsKhalifa University has Scholarships under the Buhooth

program to help qualified UAE national students enroll on

its graduate programs. The scholarships have generous

remuneration and benefits that include:

– Attractive monthly salary,

– Full payment of all tuition fees

– Support for attending conferences.

4.4.7.2 Teaching Assistant ScholarshipsKhalifa University has Teaching Assistant Scholarships to

help qualified expatriate (international) students enroll on

its graduate programs. The scholarships have generous

remuneration and benefits that include:

– Attractive monthly stipend,

– Full payment of all tuition fees

– Support for attending conferences.

4.4.7.3 Waived-Fees ScholarshipsKhalifa University offers this scholarship to help employed

UAE nationals to enroll on its graduate programs on part-

time basis.

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5.1 ACADEMIC YEARThe academic year at Khalifa University consists of two

regular semesters and a summer term. The two regular

semesters which are referred to as the fall semester and

the spring semester, consist of 15 weeks of teaching and

final examinations period. The summer term lasts for five

to six weeks of teaching.

5.2 CREDIT HOURThe unit of measurement of academic work at Khalifa

University is the credit hour. It ordinarily represents one

lecture hour per week for one semester. A sequence of

three laboratory hours per week or two hours of problem

solving sessions per week are considered to be the

equivalent of one credit hour. A lecture hour has a nominal

duration of fifty minutes. Credit hours are also referred to

as credits or semester credit hours.

Each course offered at the University has a unique code,

a title and a credit value. A list of courses offered may be

found in this Catalog. In addition, the Catalog contains a

brief description of the course content and any required

prerequisites or co-requisites. The course code consists

of four letters that reflect its discipline or field of study,

followed by a three-digit number that indicates its level.

The title of the course gives an indication of its content.

The credit value of the course has three numbers; the

first one gives the number of lecture hours per week, the

second shows the number of laboratory or problem solving

hours per week, and the third one gives the overall credit

value of the course which will contribute to the particular

degree requirements.

The example below further explains the course code and

value information.

Math 601

Letter part of

the code

Numerical part

of the code

Engineering Mathematical

Analysis

(3-0-3)

course title

5.3 PROGRAM COMPONENTS

5.3.1 MSc by ResearchAn MSc by Research degree is typically equivalent to

36 credit hours. It is awarded by the University for

independent investigation of specialized areas and

completion of 10 credits of taught courses. Candidates for

this degree are supervised by experienced researchers and

are expected to demonstrate initiative in their approach

and innovation in their work. M.Sc. by research candidates

prepare and present a thesis on their chosen area. Research

may be undertaken in several topics corresponding to the

areas of focus identified by the University.

5.3.2 MSc by Courses and ThesisAn MSc by Courses and Thesis program is typically

equivalent to 36 credit hours. Such program consists of

two main components:

1. Taught Courses Component: in this component

the student is required to complete a program of

advanced study in a given area. This component is

typically equivalent to 24 credit hours and consists

normally of eight courses, with 3 credit-hours each.

The eight courses (24 credit-hours) typically consist of

a combination of core and elective courses. The taught

courses component typically contributes 2/3 of the

overall graduation GPA.

2. Thesis Component: in this component the student

is required to carry out an independent investigation

in the area of study. This component is typically

equivalent to 12 credit-hours and as such typically

contributes 1/3 of the overall graduation GPA.

5.3.3 PhDA PhD program consists of two main components:

1. Taught Courses Component: In this component the

student is required to complete a program of advanced

study. This component is typically equivalent to 24

credit- hours and consists typically of six courses. The

six courses (24 credit-hours) typically consist of one

core course on research methods and five courses

selected from a list of electives.

2. Research Component: In this component the student

is required to carry out an independent investigation of

a specialized area of study.

For the award of the PhD degree, the student must satisfy

the following requirements:

1. Courses: The student must satisfy the taught courses

requirements of the program;

2. Research Proposal: In addition to satisfying the taught

courses requirements of the program, the student is

required to prepare a research proposal and pass a

research proposal examination before being allowed to

progress further on the program;

3. Thesis: The student must then complete a thesis on

original research and defend it successfully in a viva

voce examination.

5.4 MODES OF STUDYStudents will be admitted on both full-time and part-

time basis.

During the taught courses part of a program, full-time study

involves registration on 3–4 courses (9–12 credit-hours)

per semester, whereas part-time study typically involves

registration on 2 courses (6-8 credit-hours) per semester.

Registration during the Summer term is limited to a

maximum of 2 courses (6 credit-hours). Enrollment in credit

loads below/ above these standard limits requires advance

written approval of the relevant Program Chair and the

Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research.

During the thesis/research part of a program, full-time

study involves approximately 40 hours of effort per week,

whereas part-time study involves approximately 24 hours

of effort per week.

During the thesis/research part of a program, part-time

students are required to attend the University for at

least two hours per week to meet with their supervisor.

Employers should, however, try to enable their students

to attend the University for one day a week. This is

particularly important for experimentally based theses.

5.5 DURATION OF STUDY5.5.1 MScThe minimum period of study will be 1.5 years (3 regular

semesters) from the date of first registration in the

case of full-time registration and 2.5 years (5 regular

semesters) from the date of first registration in the case

of part-time registration.

The maximum period of study will be 2 years (4 regular


of full-time registration and 3 years (6 regular semesters)

from the date of first registration in the case of part-

time registration. In exceptional cases, an extension of

registration may be granted.

5.5.2 PhDThe minimum period of study will be 3 years (6 regular


of full-time registration and 5 years (10 regular semesters)

from the date of first registration in the case of part- time

registration. This study period includes the time taken to

write-up the thesis.

The maximum period of study will be 5 years from the date

of first registration in the case of full-time registration and 8

years from the date of first registration in the case of part-

time registration. This study period includes the time taken

to write-up the thesis. In exceptional cases, an extension

of registration may be granted.

PROGRAMSTRUCTURE

lecture hoursper week

lab hoursper week

overall credit value

24 25

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6.1 GRADING SYSTEM

6.1.1 Course GradesThe grading system is based on letter grades that are

assigned according to the grading scheme adopted by the

instructor in charge of a particular course. The following is

indicative of typical percentage grade ranges associated

with letter grades:

Letter Grade Percentage Grade Range

A+

A

A-

B+

B

B-

C+

C

F

97%-100%

93%-96%

90%-92%

87%-89%

83%-86%

80%-82%

77%-79%

73%-76%

< 73%

In order to assess the student’s academic standing, each

letter grade is assigned a grade point on a four-point scale

as set out below.

Letter Grade Grade Point Description

A+ 4.00 Exceptional

A 4.00 Excellent

A- 3.70Very Good

B+ 3.30

B 3.00Good

B- 2.70

C+ 2.30Satisfactory

C 2.00

F 0.00 Fail

WF 0.00 Withdrawal Fail

Other letter grades that may be used but do not have

corresponding grade points, and hence not used in the

calculation of the grade point average are:

Letter Grade Description

W

Withdrawn

(Between 2nd and 10th

Week of Classes)

PPass (in a Pass/Fail

Course)

U Fail (in a Pass/Fail Course)

I Incomplete

IP In Progress

AUD Audit

EX Exempt; no credit

TR Transfer; credit counted

N No Grade Submitted

6.1.2 Grade Point AverageThe grade point average (GPA) is the cumulative

numerical average of the student progress at the

University. It is reflective of the credit hours the student

has attempted and the grades that the student has

earned. Therefore, the GPA is calculated by multiplying

the grade point value of the letter grade by the number of

credit hours of the course. The result is the quality points

that the student has achieved in the particular course.

The sum of the quality points of the courses taken is

then divided by their total credit hours to obtain the GPA.

Grades without a corresponding grade point (W, P, U, I, IP,

AUD, EX, TR and N) are not included in the computation

of the GPA. A student transcript will have a semester

GPA (SGPA) and a cumulative GPA (CGPA). The former

only reflects the student’s performance in a particular

semester, while the latter reflects the overall student

performance in all the attempted credits since the first

enrolment at the University.

The CGPA is classified as follows:

CGPA Description

3.70-4.00 Excellent

3.30-3.69 Very Good

3.00-3.29 Good

Below 3.00 Fail

6.2 REGISTRATION

6.2.1 Registration ProcessThe Office of Registration is responsible for the

management of the registration process by which students

enroll in classes. A registration guide is available to every

student before the registration period begins. Registration

policies and procedures for each semester are described in

the Schedule of Classes.

Through the registration process, students assume

academic and financial responsibilities for the classes

in which they enroll. They are relieved of these

responsibilities only by formally terminating enrolment

by dropping or withdrawing from classes in accordance

with procedures and deadlines specified in the Academic

Calendar each semester. Registration in the student’s

absence or by way of proxy is normally not permitted for

new students.

6.2.2 Registration DeadlinesKhalifa University policies determine when students may

enroll or adjust their enrolment in classes. The Office of

Registration has the most up to date information regarding

these policies. The registration period as well as other

important dates are published in the Academic Calendar.

6.2.3 Number of DegreesA student may be registered at any time for one degree

only, and work to be submitted for a degree cannot be

submitted elsewhere for a degree or other similar award.

6.2.4 Withdrawal from CoursesStudents are permitted to withdraw from courses.

Students with full-time status must normally maintain a

minimum load of 9 credit-hours per semester, whereas

students with part-time status must normally maintain a

minimum load of 6 credit-hours per semester. However,

under exceptional circumstances a student’s credit load may

be allowed to drop below these minimum requirements.

Drop and Add a course: Students are allowed to drop and/

or add courses during the first week of the fall and spring

semesters. Such changes in courses are not recorded in

the students’ transcripts. Students interested in dropping

or adding courses should consult with their respective

academic advisor.

Withdraw or Drop a course with grade of (W) recorded: A

student may withdraw from a course no later than the end

of the 10th week of classes in the semester. The grade of

(W) recorded on the transcript for the course from which

the student has withdrawn will not affect his/her GPA. No

students will be allowed to drop a course without a grade

recorded after this deadline, unless there are extenuating

circumstances recognized by the University, such as

serious illness. Unsatisfactory academic performance itself

is not an extenuating circumstance.

Withdraw or Drop a course with grade of (WF) recorded:

A student can drop a course after the 10th week of the

beginning of classes in the semester and up to the last day

of classes, with a recorded grade Withdraw Fail (WF). The

grade point of WF is 0.00, and is used in the calculation of

the GPA.

6.2.5 Withdrawal from the UniversityAny student voluntarily leaving the University before the

close of the term must withdraw officially. A student

initiates the withdrawal procedure and files the completed

form at the Office of Admissions and Registration in

person or by letter. A withdrawal is effective when the

form or letter is received by the Office of Admission and

Registration. A student who withdraws from the University

after the 1st week and before the end of the 10th week

of classes will receive the grade of (W) for all courses in

progress. Students withdrawing after the 10th week and

before the last day of classes will receive WF in each

course. Any student who leaves the University before

the close of a semester without withdrawing officially will

receive a failing grade (F) in each course for which he/she

is registered.

6.2.6 Leave of Absence and ReinstatementA student in good academic standing is allowed no more

than two consecutive semesters leave of absence. The

student must complete a Leave of Absence form at the

Office of Admissions and Registration.

A student may apply for a leave of absence once

throughout the duration of his/her graduate study at the

University.

To resume studies after a leave of absence a student must

complete a Reactivation form at the Office of Admissions

and Registration.

A student who is out of the University, for any reason,

for more than two consecutive semesters must submit

a new application for re-admission, to the Office of

Admissions, prior to the semester or summer term for

which registration is sought. Students who have been

out of the university, for any reason, for more than two

consecutive semesters will be required to comply with the

most current plan of study.

6.2.7 Academic StandingA student’s academic standing is determined by his/her

CGPA.

Good StandingIn order to be considered in good standing, graduate

students must maintain a CGPA of at least 3.0.

Academic ProbationStudents are placed on academic probation if their CGPA

falls below 3.0. A full-time student on probation is only

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allowed to register for a maximum of 9 credit-hours per

semester whereas a part-time student on probation is

only allowed to register for a maximum of 8 credit-hours

per semester. Probation ends at the close of a regular

semester if students have attained a minimum CGPA of

3.0. Students, who do not end probation within one regular

semester, excluding the summer term, are subject to

dismissal from the academic program.

6.2.8 Repetition of CoursesNormally graduate courses cannot be repeated. However,

with the recommendation of the relevant Program Chair,

in consultation with the Graduate Studies Committee, and

the approval of the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies

and Research, a student may repeat a taught course for

which he/she received a letter grade of B-, C+, or C. A

student will be allowed to repeat a course for which he/

she received a letter grade of F or WF only in exceptional

circumstances and at the discretion of the Graduate

Studies Committee.

The repetition of taught courses is subject to the following

guidelines:

– A student will be allowed to repeat a given taught

course only once.

– Degree credit for a taught course is given only once,

but the grade assigned each time the course is taken

is permanently recorded on the transcript.

– Only the highest grade earned for a repeated course

will be used in the calculation of the GPA.

– For prerequisite purposes, the highest grade earned

for a repeated course will be used.

– A student will be allowed to repeat a maximum of

2 taught courses throughout the taught courses

component of the program.

6.2.9 Continued RegistrationStudents are required to re-register with the University on

a semester basis. Continued registration is dependent on

the recommendation of the Associate Provost for Graduate

Studies and Research. The final decision on re-registration

is taken by the Provost.

6.2.10 ExtensionsA student must complete his/her work within the period

specified in the relevant Duration of Study section of this

Catalog. The student may request to extend beyond the

maximum period of study. The student should seek the

support of the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and

Research, through the relevant Program Chair, before the

submission of such a request.

In exceptional cases, an extension of registration may be

granted by the President on the recommendation of the

Provost and the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies

and Research.

6.2.11 Dismissal or Suspension from the UniversityThe President, on the recommendation of the Provost and

the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research,

may terminate the student’s registration for any of the

reasons detailed below.

– A student will be dismissed from the University if,

during the taught courses component of the program,

he/she absents himself/herself for 15 successive days

without a valid reason.

– A student will be dismissed from the University if he/

she fails to satisfy the progression rules of the program.


she fails to satisfy the completion requirements of

the program.


she does not maintain adequate contact with his/her

thesis supervisor.

– A student can be suspended/dismissed from the

University as per the Class Discipline Policy.

Students found cheating, assisting other students, or using

methods deemed unfair during course examinations, will

have their paper cancelled and a severe disciplinary action

will be taken that may lead to the suspension/dismissal

from the University as decided by University President

after investigation of the incident.

Severe violation of the University discipline rules may lead

to the dismissal from the University.

6.2.12 Readmission to the UniversityA student who was dismissed from the University will not

be readmitted to the University.

A student who was suspended for a certain period from

the University can be readmitted to the University after

completion of the suspension period, but only after signing

an undertaking of not repeating the cause of suspension

again. Recurring incidents from the same student will be

notified to the Provost and could result in dismissal from

the University.

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7.1 MSC BY RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING

7.1.1 Research Thesis Progress7.1.1.1 Initial and Annual Progress ReportsProgress reports should be completed by the student and

his/her supervisor and submitted by the supervisor to the

relevant Program Chair. The Program Chair will forward

copies of Progress Reports to the Graduate Studies

Committee for review. A first progress report must be

submitted three months after the first registration and a

second report must be submitted six months after the first

registration. Those initial progress reports must then be

followed by progress reports at six monthly intervals.

7.1.1.2 Continued RegistrationContinued registration for the degree of MSc by Research

is dependent on the submission of satisfactory progress

reports. The Associate Provost for Graduate Studies

and Research, in consultation with the Graduate Studies

Committee, the relevant Program Chair, the supervisor and

such other members of faculty/staff as may be appropriate,

will only recommend continuing registration if the student

has clearly established to the faculty/staff concerned

sufficient promise that it seems reasonable to allow him/

her to proceed. The final decision on re- registration is

taken by the Provost.

7.1.1.3 Transfer to Writing-Up StatusUnder normal circumstances, a student coming to the

end of their minimum period of study should move into

“Writing-Up Status”.

Transfer to “Writing-Up Status” is carried out through the

normal process of progress review described above. The

Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research will

only recommend transfer of the student to the “Writing-Up

Status” if the student has clearly established to the faculty/

staff concerned that he/she has essentially completed all

the experimental and/or theoretical work and that he/she is

ready to start, or has already started, writing-up the thesis.

If the recommendation is not favorable, the Associate

Provost for Graduate Studies and Research will specify a

period of time after which the progress of the student will

be reviewed again. The final decision on transfer of the

student to the “Writing-Up Status” is taken by the Provost.

If the student is transferred to the “Writing-Up Status”

then the following arrangements will apply:

– The student will be charged a “Writing-Up Status”

reduced fees until he/she submits the thesis for

examination.

– The student will have limited access to resources.

This will only include access to email, general-purpose

computing and internet facilities, and the library.

– The student will not be entitled to substantive

supervision. Supervision, in this case, will be limited to

advising the student on the methodology and form of

presentation of the thesis, and assisting the student to

plan for the viva voce thesis examination.

If the student reaches the end of the minimum period

of study, but his/her progress does not warrant transfer

to “Writing-Up Status”, then he/she will continue as a

normally registered student. In this case the student

will continue to pay normal tuition fees, until he/she is

transferred to “Writing-Up Status”. The student will

also continue to receive substantive supervision and will

continue to have full access to resources.

7.1.1.4 ExtensionsIn exceptional cases, an extension of registration may

be granted by the President on the recommendation of

the Provost and Associate Provost for Graduate Studies

and Research, as advised by the Graduate Studies

and Research Advisory Panel, the Graduate Studies

Committee, the relevant Program Chair and the supervisor.

7.1.1.5 Termination of RegistrationIf satisfactory progress is not being made, the President,

on the recommendation of the Provost and the Associate

Provost for Graduate Studies and Research, the Graduate

Studies Committee, the relevant Program Chair and the

supervisor, may terminate the student’s registration.

The progress of students who do not maintain adequate

contact with their supervisor may also be deemed

unsatisfactory and their registration may also be

terminated. Students who fail to maintain regular contact

with their supervisor (at least once every two weeks for a

full-time student and at least once a month for a part-time

student) without good reason (e.g. on medical grounds

or other reasons acceptable to the University authorities)

will be issued with a written warning by the academic

thesis supervisor who will also inform the Associate

Provost for Graduate Studies and Research through the

relevant Program Chair. Once three such warnings have

been issued, the matter will be discussed by the Graduate

Studies Committee. The committee will make suitable

recommendations to the Associate Provost for Graduate

Studies and Research, and subsequently the Provost and

President, regarding the action to be taken.

7.1.2 Examination7.1.2.1 Examination and Assessment ProceduresThe following regulations regarding the examination of an

MSc by Research thesis will apply:

1. Candidates for the degree of MSc by research will

be assessed on the basis of a written thesis and an

oral viva voce examination conducted by examiners

approved by the Associate Provost for Graduate

Studies and Research.

2. Each candidate for the degree of M.Sc. by research

will be examined by at least one internal examiner and

at least one external examiner.

3. Internal and external examiners will be appointed

by the President, taking into account nominations

provided by the supervisor, in consultation with the

relevant Program Chair, and approved by the Provost

and Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and

Research. The internal and external examiners should

not be the Supervisor.

4. The result of the examination will be communicated

by the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and

Research through the Provost to the President for

subsequent consideration by the Board of Trustees.

5. All candidates for the degree of M.Sc. by research

shall be informed in writing by the Associate Provost

for Graduate Studies and Research of their official

position following the meeting of the Board of

Trustees.

6. If minor corrections and revisions to the thesis are

requested by the examiners, then the period for

implementing such corrections and revisions shall be

normally not more than 2 months.

7. Re-submission of an unsuccessful candidate may only

take place with the approval of the Board of Trustees

on the recommendation of the examiners concerned.

In such cases, the period for major revision of the

thesis and/or presentation for re- examination shall be

normally not more than one year.

8. Regulations governing the format of the thesis to be

submitted for the award of M.Sc. by research are

detailed in the respective Program Manual of Rules,

Regulations and Standards. All theses submitted

must conform strictly with these regulations and

requirements.

9. The Candidate must submit three copies of the final

version of the thesis within 30 days of his/her name

appearing on a pass list.

7.1.1.2 Required StandardsFor the award of the degree of M.Sc. by Research, a level

of achievement similar to that sought by other universities

internationally is expected. In his/her thesis and during the

viva voce examination, a candidate for the degree of M.Sc.

by Research is required to:

1. demonstrate a good level of understanding and

specialization in his/her field of study

2. show evidence that he/she is able to conduct

independent investigation with rigor and discrimination

3. show an appreciation of the relationship of the area of

his/her research to a wider field of knowledge

4. demonstrate a critical appreciation of the literature in

his/her area of research

5. make a contribution to the body of knowledge in his/

her field of study

6. demonstrate an ability to appraise critically his/

her contribution in the context of his/her overall

investigation

7. constructively defend his/her research outcomes

8. write clearly, accurately, cogently, and in a style

appropriate to purpose

9. construct coherent arguments and articulate ideas

clearly

7.2 MSC BY COURSES AND THESIS

7.2.1 Course Assessment7.2.1.1 Assessment ProcedureCourses are normally assessed through a combination

of coursework, including assignments and projects, and

examinations.

7.2.1.2 Progression RulesThe pass grade in every course is C.

A student is deemed to have failed a course if his/her

course grade is less than the pass grade of C.

Normally taught courses cannot be repeated. The

repetition of taught courses is subject to the guidelines in

section 6.2 above.

7.2.2 Thesis Assessment7.2.2.1 Thesis RegistrationEach student will undertake an independent investigation

and write a thesis in the area of the program. Students

will normally select their thesis topics from a list published

annually by the University.

In order to register for the thesis, the student must pass a

minimum of 9 credits of courses, including core courses,

be in good academic standing, and have the approval of

the particular program chair. Additional program specific

requirements may be applicable.

7.2.2.2 Thesis Topic AllocationTowards the end of the semester preceding registration

for the thesis component, students are required to obtain

from the relevant Program Chair a list of thesis topics and

then select three choices and submit them to the Program

Chair during the first week of the next semester. Thesis

topics will be allocated by the Program Chair with the aim

of ensuring that all students receive one of their chosen

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topics (preferably their first choice) and that no member of

faculty/staff is required or allowed to take on more student

than they can reasonably supervise without adversely

affecting their other responsibilities.

7.2.2.3 Assignment of Thesis Second GradersIn addition to the supervisor(s), the Program Chair will

assign a Thesis Second Grader for each allocated thesis

topic. The Second Grader will normally be selected from

the University faculty and will normally be active in the

general area of the thesis topic.

7.2.2.4 Assessment ProceduresThe thesis assessment is normally broken down into the

following parts:

• Thesis Proposal and Initial Presentation (5%)

• Thesis Progress Report and Interim Presentation

(10%)

• Thesis and Final Presentation (85%)

Both the Supervisor and Second Grader must complete

a separate assessment sheet and should do so

independently. Observations and remarks should be

recorded in the allotted section. The Second Grader should

only consult the Supervisor to clarify any technical points

and should not discuss the grade he/she or the Supervisor

is awarding. Both sheets are then submitted to the

Program Chair.

7.2.2.5 Thesis Proposal and Initial PresentationNormally the student will submit the Thesis Proposal 5

weeks after the first registration of the thesis (or 7 weeks

for part-time students). The Thesis Proposal should clearly

specify the following:

• The main research problem that the student intends to

work on and why it is important.

• The kind of result which the student hopes to achieve,

and why it would be of significant value in the area of

the thesis.

• The general strategy that the student intends to

pursue in dealing with the research problem, together

with a work-plan for the stages of the work.

The Program Chair will arrange for an Initial Presentation

within 2 weeks of receipt of the Thesis Proposal. The

Initial Presentation will normally be of 30 minutes duration

(20 minutes for student presentation and 10 minutes for

questions).

In his/her Thesis Proposal and during the Initial

Presentation, the student is required to:

1. demonstrate a clear understanding of the research

problem

2. constructively defend the general strategy that he/she

intends to pursue in dealing with the research problem




clearly

5. produce a plan to execute the entire work

7.2.2.6 Thesis Progress Report and Interim PresentationNormally the student will submit a Thesis Progress Report

10 weeks after the first registration of the thesis for

full-time students (or 14 weeks for part-time students).

The Thesis Progress Report should clearly specify the

following:

• A summary of the main research problem, its

importance, and the general strategy that the student

is pursuing in dealing with the problem.

• A critical review of the principal literature relevant to

the thesis topic placing the student’s contribution in

context, accompanied by a full bibliography of relevant

sources.

• An outline of work that the student has already carried

out in the area and a discussion of results.

• A review of the status of each task and sub-task of the

work and, if applicable, a revised work-plan.

• A provisional table of contents for the thesis.

The Program Chair will arrange for an Interim Presentation

within 2 weeks of receipt of the Thesis Progress Report.

The Interim Presentation will normally be of 30 minutes

duration (20 minutes for student presentation and 10

minutes for questions).

In his/her Thesis Progress Report and during the Interim

Presentation, the student is required to:

1. show awareness of pertinent background literature

and current efforts in the thesis area of interest


problem

3. achieve some initial progress towards solving the

research problem 4). constructively defend his/her

results




clearly

6. demonstrate that he/she is following a plan to execute

the entire work

7.2.2.7 Thesis and Final PresentationNormally the student will submit his/her Thesis for

examination 15 weeks after the first registration of the

Thesis for full-time students (or 21 weeks for part-time

students). The student must obtain the approval of his/her

supervisor and the Program Chair before this submission.

The Final Presentation will normally be of 1 hour duration

split into 2 parts of 30 minutes each. The first part will

be public (20 minutes for student presentation and 10

minutes for questions). The second part will be private

and will be attended by the Supervisor and Second Grader

only. This part will be used to interview the student and

ask more detailed questions, and, if applicable, examine a

demonstration of the completed work. This part will also

be used to convey to the student any changes that he/she

is required to perform before final submission of thesis.

In his/her Thesis and during the Final Presentation, the

student is required to:

1. demonstrate a high level of understanding and

specialization in the thesis area



3. demonstrate the ability to acquire and collate

information through the effective use of appropriate

sources and equipment

4. appreciate the relationship of the area of his/her thesis

to a wider field of knowledge


his/her thesis area



investigation

7. constructively defend his/her thesis outcomes




clearly

7.2.2.8 Procedures for Resolving ProblemsIf the grade awarded by the Supervisor and the Second

Grader differ by less than 10 grades and the Supervisor

is satisfied then under normal circumstances the average

of the two grades will be taken by the Program Chair

although a slight deviation one way or the other can be

accommodated at the request of the Supervisor or Second

Grader. If the Supervisor has strong opinion about the

thesis grade, he/she may request a Third Grader.

If the grade awarded by the Supervisor and the Second

Grader differ by 10 or more grades, then the Program Chair

will call a meeting, which he/she chairs. The Supervisor

and Second Grader will discuss the student’s work to see if

the matter can be resolved either by

• agreeing that an average of the two grades is a fair

and acceptable compromise, or by

• agreeing that one or both of the sets of grades be

adjusted to reflect any ensuing clarification.

If no agreement is achieved, then a Third Grader will be

assigned by the Program Chair. The Third Grader repeats

the assessment procedure, except that he/she awards

grades only for the parts that can be assessed from the

Thesis.

Once the Third Grader has completed the assessment,

the Program Chair calls a meeting, which he/she chairs.

The Supervisor, the Second Grader, and the Third Grader

discuss the student’s work in an attempt to resolve the

issue (the discussion applies only to the sections graded

by the Third Grader, the grades for other sections are

averaged). If no compromise can be arrived at then the

thesis will be put to the Program External Examiner as

described below.

7.2.2.9 Thesis Pass Grade and Re-Submission Procedures

The Thesis pass grade is C.

If a student fails the Thesis then he/she will be asked to

perform major revisions/ corrections and resubmit his/her

Thesis for re-examination.

The required major revisions/corrections should be

agreed by the Supervisor and Second Grader and provided

to the student in writing through the Program Chair.

The student must implement the required major revisions/

corrections and resubmit the Thesis for re-examination no

later than 15 weeks from the date of the final presentation.

To pass the Thesis after re-submission, the student must

obtain at least a grade of C after including the original

grades for the components that have not been re-

submitted. The Thesis grade after re-submission will be

capped at B.

A student is allowed to re-submit the Thesis only once.

7.2.3 Completion Requirements7.2.3.1 Normal RequirementsIn order to be awarded an M.Sc. by Courses and Thesis,

the student must:

• Pass all the program components (taught courses and

thesis).

• Achieve an overall cumulative grade point average of

at least 3.0 out of 4.0.

• Complete all graduation requirements within 2 years of

the first registration for full- time students, and 3 years

of the first registration for part-time students, or by the

end of any extension period granted by the University.

7.2.3.2 Distinction RequirementsIn order to be awarded an M.Sc. by Courses and Thesis

with Distinction, the student, in addition to the normal

completion requirements, must:

• Pass all program components (taught courses and

thesis) from the first attempt (i.e. without repeats or

re-submissions).

• Achieve an overall cumulative grade point average of

at least 3.7 out of 4.0.

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7.3 PHD7.3.1 Course Assessment7.3.1.1 Assessment ProcedureCourses are normally assessed through a combination

of coursework, including assignments and projects, and

examinations.

7.3.1.2 Progression RulesThe same progression rules detailed in section 7.2.1.2

apply to this component of the program.

7.3.2 Research Proposal Examination7.3.2.1 Purpose and ContentsHaving satisfied the taught courses requirements of

the program, the student is then required to prepare

a Research Proposal and pass a Research Proposal

Examination before being allowed to progress further on

the program.

The purpose of preparing the Research Proposal is to

focus the student’s attention on a careful description of

the proposed research problem and its background and

context.

The Research Proposal should clearly specify the following:

• The main problem that the student intends to work on

and why it is important.

• The kind of result which the student hopes to achieve,

and why it would be original and of significant value in

the area of research.

• A critical review of the principal literature relevant to

the research topic placing the student’s contribution in

context, accompanied by a full bibliography of relevant

sources.

• An outline of work that the student has already carried

out in the area and how it supports the proposed

research.

• The general strategy that the student intends to

pursue in dealing with the research problem, together

with a work-plan for the stages of research.

• A provisional table of contents for the thesis.

7.3.2.2 Submission PeriodThe student is expected to make reasonable and

consistent progress before submitting the Research

Proposal. This will normally involve completing a critical

literature review and performing some preliminary

research. Typically, the student will submit the Research

Proposal 12 months after his/her first registration for full-

time students, or 24 months after his/her first registration

for part-time students.

The student must submit the Research Proposal no later

than 14 months after his/her first registration for full-

time students, or no later than 28 months after his/her

registration for part-time students.

7.3.2.3 Purpose of Research Proposal ExaminationThe purpose of the Research Proposal Examination is:

1. To evaluate the proposed research problem to ensure

that, if completed as posed, it constitutes an original

contribution to knowledge.

2. To ensure that the relevant expertise and facilities are

available within the University to support the proposed

research.

3. To determine whether the student is adequately

prepared to undertake the proposed research and

communicate the results.

4. To provide the student with research direction and

feedback.

7.3.2.4 Required StandardsIn his/her Research Proposal and during the Research

Proposal Examination, the student is required to:

1. show awareness of pertinent background literature

and current efforts in the research area of interest


problem

3. achieve some initial progress towards solving the

research problem

4. constructively defend his/her results




clearly

7. produce a plan to execute the entire thesis research

7.3.2.5 Examination and Assessment ProceduresThe following regulations regarding the examination of the

research proposal will apply:

1. Candidates will be assessed on the basis of a

submitted written Research Proposal and an oral

Research Proposal Examination conducted by

examiners approved by the President.

2. Each candidate will be examined by two examiners: a

Main Examiner and a Co- Examiner.

3. Examiners will be appointed by the President, taking

into account nominations provided by the supervisor,

in consultation with the relevant Program Chair, and

approved by the Provost and Associate Provost for

Graduate Studies and Research. The Main Examiner

should not be from the department in which the

student is registered. The Main Examiner may be

selected from outside the University, e.g. Graduate

Studies and Research Advisory Panel member. The

Co- Examiner is normally from the department in

which the student is registered. In all cases, however,

the Main Examiner and Co-Examiner should not be the

supervisor.



Research through the Provost to the President

for approval. However, termination of registration

decisions are subject to the approval of the Board of

Trustees.

5. All candidates shall be informed in writing by the

Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research

of their official position following the approval of the

University President/Board of Trustees.

6. If minor corrections and revisions to the Research

Proposal are requested by the examiners, then the

period for implementing such corrections and revisions

shall be normally not more than 1 month.


take place with the approval of the President on the

recommendation of the examiners concerned. In such

cases, the period for major revision of the Research

Proposal and/or presentation for re-exaxmination shall

be normally not more than 6 months.

8. Regulations governing the format of the Research

Proposal to be submitted for the Research Proposal

Examination are detailed in the respective program

manual of rules, regulations, and standards. All

proposals submitted must conform strictly with these

regulations and requirements.

7.3.3 Assessment of Progress7.3.3.1 Assignment of Supervisory BoardAfter passing the Research Proposal Examination, each

student will be assigned a Supervisory Board that has

the responsibility for managing student progress during

the Research Component of the program. The purpose

of the Supervisory Board is to provide the student with a

wider range of advice on his/her research and to provide

an opportunity to reflect on the student’s progress. The

Supervisory Board will be comprised of:

• an independent chair selected from outside the

department in which the student is registered. The

chair should have previous successful experience in

graduate research supervision.

• an independent member selected from the same

department in which the student is registered

• the supervisor(s), and

• if available, an independent member selected from the

Graduate Studies and Research Advisory Panel

7.3.3.2 Supervisory Board MeetingsAs already mentioned, the purpose of the Supervisory

Board is to provide the student with a wider range of

advice on his/her research and to provide an opportunity to

reflect on the student’s progress. This is achieved through

Supervisory Board Meetings.

Supervisory Board meetings are scheduled by the

Chairman of the Board within three weeks of receiving

the Progress Report of the student and the accompanying

written comments from the supervisor. It is the

responsibility of the Chairman of the Board to inform the

student and all other members of the Board of the date,

time and venue of the meeting.

At the start of the meeting, the student will be asked

to give a 30-minutes presentation on his/her progress

report. This will be followed by a session of questions and

answers. The student will then be asked to leave the room

and the meeting will continue to discuss the progress of

the student.

At the end of the meeting, the Chair should complete a

meeting report. A copy of the report should be given to the

student. The report should be submitted, within one week

of the meeting, through the relevant Program Chair to the

Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research for

consideration and the Graduate Studies Committee.

7.3.3.3 Continued RegistrationSee section 7.1.1.2.

7.3.3.4 Transfer to Writing-Up StatusSee section 7.1.1.3

7.3.3.5 ExtensionsSee section 7.1.1.4.

7.3.3.6 Termination of RegistrationSee section 7.1.1.5

7.3.4 Thesis Examination7.3.4.1 Examination and Assessment ProceduresThe following regulations regarding the examination of a

Ph.D. thesis will apply:

1. Candidates for the degree of Ph.D. will be assessed

on the basis of a written thesis and an oral viva voce

examination conducted by examiners approved by the

President.

2. Each candidate for the degree of Ph.D. will be

examined by at least one internal examiner and at

least one external examiner.

3. Internal and external examiners will be appointed

by the President, taking into account nominations

provided by the supervisor, in consultation with the

relevant Program Chair, and approved by the Provost

and Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and

Research. The internal and external examiners should

not be the supervisor.



Research through the Provost to the President for

subsequent consideration by the Board of Trustees.

5. All candidates for the degree of Ph.D. shall be

informed in writing by the Associate Provost for

Graduate Studies and Research of their official position

following the meeting of the Board of Trustees.

6. If minor corrections and revisions to the thesis are

requested by the examiners, then the period for

implementing such corrections and revisions shall be



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normally not more than 2 months.


take place with the approval of the Board of Trustees

on the recommendation of the examiners concerned.

In such cases, the period for major revision of the

thesis and/or presentation for re- examination shall be

normally not more than one year.

8. Regulations governing the format of the thesis to be

submitted for the award of Ph.D. are detailed in the

respective program manual of rules, regulations, and

standards. All theses submitted must conform strictly

with these regulations and requirements.

9. The Candidate must submit three copies of the final

version of the thesis within 30 days of his/her name

appearing on a pass list.

7.3.4.2 Required StandardsFor the award of the degree of Ph.D., a level of

achievement similar to that sought by other universities

internationally is expected. In his/her thesis and during the

viva voce examination, a candidate for the degree of Ph.D.

is required to:

1. demonstrate a high level of understanding and




3. demonstrate the ability to acquire and collate

information through the effective use of appropriate

sources and equipment

4. appreciate the relationship of the area of his/her

research to a wider field of knowledge



6. demonstrate an ability to recognize and validate

research problems

7. demonstrate an understanding of relevant research

methodologies and techniques and their appropriate

application to his/her research

8. make a significant and original contribution to the body

of knowledge in his/her field of study



investigation

10. constructively defend his/her research outcomes




clearly

13. show awareness of relevant research issues including

environmental, political, economical, social, copyright,

ethical, health and safety, exploitation of results, and

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Academic Policies& Regulations


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8.1 ACADEMIC OFFENCES

8.1.1 Academic Integrity CodeThe academic community, like all communities, functions

best when all its members treat one another with honesty,

fairness, respect, and trust. The University expects high

standards of scholarship and integrity from all members of

its community. To accomplish its mission of providing an

optimal educational environment and developing leaders

of society, the University promotes the assumption of

personal responsibility and integrity and prohibits all forms

of academic dishonesty. The purpose of education is to

develop a student’s ability to think logically and to express

himself/herself accurately.

Members of the University community are expected

to carry out their work with intellectual honesty and

professional integrity, adhering to the highest standards of

ethical behavior consistent with the codes of conduct set

down by relevant professional societies. Unethical behavior

is not worthy of members of the University community and

will be dealt with severely.

Academic dishonesty in any form undermines the very

foundations of higher education and will not be tolerated

by the University. The most common form of academic

dishonesty is plagiarism. Other forms of academic

dishonesty are described in what follows.

8.1.2 PlagiarismPlagiarism is the act of stealing the ideas and/or the

expression of another person and representing them as

one’s own. It is a form of cheating and a kind of academic

misconduct that should result in some form of academic

penalty. It is important that one understands what it

consists of, so that he/she does not jeopardize his/her

career. In particular, a student has come to the University

to learn, and this means acquiring ideas and exchanging

opinions with others. But no idea is ever genuinely learned

by copying it down from someone else’s work.

A person commits plagiarism if he/she submits work that is

not truly the product of his/ her own mind and skills.

8.1.2.1 Forms of Plagiarism1. A word-by-word copying of someone else’s work, in

whole or in part, without acknowledgment, whether

that work be a magazine article, a portion of a book,

a newspaper piece, another person’s paper, or any

other composition not one’s own. Any such use of

another’s work must be acknowledged by:

a. Enclosing all such copied portions in quotation

grades.

b. Providing a complete reference to the original

source either in the body of one’s work or in a

note. As a general rule, one should make very

little use of quoted matter in papers, project

reports and assignments.

3. An unacknowledged paraphrasing of the structure

and language of another person’s work. Changing

a few words of another’s composition, omitting a

few sentences, or changing their order does not

constitute original composition and therefore can

be given no credit. If such borrowing or paraphrasing

is ever necessary, the source must be indicated by

appropriate reference.

4. Writing a work based solely on the ideas of another

person. Even though the language is not the same,

if the thinking is clearly not one’s own, then the

person has committed plagiarism. If, for example, in

writing a work a person reproduces the structure and

progression of ideas in an essay one has read, or a

speech one has heard, the person, in this case, is not

engaging his/her own mind and experience enough to

claim credit for writing his/her own composition.

5. In summary plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

a. Using published work without referencing (the

most common).

b. Copying coursework.

c. Collaborating with any other person when the

work is supposed to be individual.

d. Taking another person’s computer file/program.

e. Submitting another person’s work as one’s own.

f. The use of unacknowledged material published on

the web.

g. Purchase of model assignments from whatever

source.

h. Copying another person’s results.

8.1.2.2 Avoiding Plagiarism1. To avoid plagiarism, one must give credit whenever

he/she uses:

a. Another person’s idea, opinion, or theory;

b. Any facts, statistics, graphs, drawings, any pieces

of information that are not common knowledge;

c. Quotations of another person’s actual spoken or

written words; or

d. Paraphrase of another person’s spoken or written

words.

2. Direct quotations should be put in “inverted commas”,

and referenced. Paraphrased or edited versions should

be acknowledged and referenced.

8.1.3 Other forms of Academic Dishonesty8.1.3.1 CheatingCheating is defined as using, or attempting to use, in any

academic exercise materials, information, study aids, or

electronic data that the person knows or should know is

unauthorized.

8.1.3.2 Fabrication of ResultsThis means the invention of results that have not been

achieved by any scientific processes, either through logical

argument or empirical investigation.

8.1.3.3 Falsification of ResultsThis means the alteration, modification, or

misrepresentation of results (including selective inclusion

or exclusion of results).

8.1.3.4 RecyclingRecycling is the submission of one’s previous work

to count as new work. For example, submission of a

student’s work that has previously counted in another

unit of study is not allowed, unless explicitly authorized

by the faculty members of both study units. In such case,

students must reference their previous work.

8.1.3.5 CollusionCollusion includes cooperation of persons in securing

confidential information/material (tests, examinations,

etc.); bribery to change examination grades and/or grade

point average(s); cooperative efforts to gain access to

examinations or answers to examinations for distribution;

seeking, obtaining, possessing, or giving to another person

an examination or portions of an examination (not yet

given), without permission of the instructor.

8.1.3.6 SabotageDestruction of or deliberate inhibition of progress of

another person’s work is considered academically

dishonest. This includes the destruction or hiding of

shared resources such as library materials and computer

software and hardware to tampering with another person’s

laboratory experiments.

8.1.4 Procedure and Penalties for Academic Offences

8.1.4.1 Investigation and Penalties by the Instructor1. When an instructor suspects that a student has

violated the University’s Academic Integrity Code,

he or she shall collect whatever evidence may be

available and relevant and shall immediately address

the matter with the student via an interview. During

the interview, the instructor has the right to ask

the student to provide additional evidence (such as

sources used) to establish the facts of the case.

2. If, after the interview, the instructor believes that the

charges are unfounded or the evidence is not sound,

he/she shall dismiss the case.

3. If, however, at the conclusion of the interview, the

instructor discovers that the student did act in violation

of the Academic Integrity Code, the instructor shall

consult with the relevant Department/Program Chair

and the Dean / Associate Provost for Graduate Studies

and Research (for graduate students) to determine

whether the student has had a previous offense.

4. In the event the student has had a previous offense,

the instructor shall forward the case directly through

the relevant Department/Program Chair to the

Dean / Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and

Research (for graduate students). The instructor shall

accompany the case with a brief report detailing the

offense committed and the interview with the student.

5. If the case represents a student’s first offense and

the student admits guilt during the interview, the

instructor may take one of the following actions:

a. Counsel the student and issue him/her a formal

written warning;

b. Require the student to resubmit the work or

undertake another form of assessment in lieu of

the work in question, with a capped pass grade;

c. Give a grade of zero for the work (in cases

involving plagiarism, the issuance of a grade of

zero is normally mandatory);

d. Refer the case immediately through the relevant

Department/Program Chair to the Dean /

Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and

Research (for graduate students), if the offense is

serious and warrants a greater sanction.

e. The instructor shall then write a brief report

detailing the offense committed, the interview

with the student, and the penalty imposed. This

report shall be provided to the student within five

(5) business days of the interview and submitted,

through the relevant Department/Program Chair,

to the Dean / Associate Provost for Graduate

Studies and Research (for graduate students) for

inclusion in the student’s file.

6. If the student wants to initiate an appeal, then he/she

must submit a written request through the relevant

Department/Program Chair, to the Dean / Associate

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Provost for Graduate Studies and Research (for

graduate students) within five (5) business days of

receiving the notification of the instructor’s sanction.

8.1.4.2 Investigation and Penalties by the Hearing Committee1. The offence is referred to a Hearing Committee in the

following cases:

a. If the case represents a student’s first offense and

the student either did not admit guilt or wishes to

appeal the sanction imposed by the instructor;

b. If the case represents a student’s first offense

and the student admitted guilt but the instructor

decided that the offence is serious and warrants a

greater sanction than the list of penalties that he/

she has the authority to impose;

c. If the student has had a previous offence.

2. The Hearing Committee is an ad-hoc University

committee appointed by the Provost (or designee)

and is comprised of senior faculty and staff members

who are independent of the student and the case.The

Provost (or designee) shall designate a Chair for the

hearing.

3. The committee shall meet as directed by the chair to

review all statements and supporting materials and

to determine whether an act of academic dishonesty

occurred. The committee may also request additional

information and/or interview individuals who may have

information relevant to the incident, including the

instructor(s) who made the referral and the student

involved.

4. The hearing should be conducted in such a manner as

to do substantial justice and not be restricted unduly

by rules of procedure. The focus of inquiry shall be the

validity or invalidity of the accusations against those

accused of violating the Academic Integrity Code.

5. The meeting shall be private, in order to protect the

confidentiality of the proceeding.

6. The accused student may challenge any member

of the committee on grounds of prejudice. The

committee shall deliberate in private and determine,

by majority vote (excluding the member being

challenged), whether the member should be replaced

by an alternate committee member who will be

designated by the Chair.

7. The student shall have the right to be assisted by

an adviser of the student’s choice, who must be a

full-time staff member or a full-time faculty member.

Attorneys are not permitted to attend the hearing. The

adviser, upon request of the student may:

a. Advise the student in the preparation of the

student’s case;

b. Accompany the student to the hearing;

c. Assist the student in questioning witnesses.

d. Advise the student in the preparation of an appeal;

8. At the onset of the hearing, the Chair confirms that the

referred student(s) understands his/her rights.

9. If the student fails, without reasonable excuse, to

attend the hearing, the committee may proceed with

the hearing in the student’s absence or, at the Chair’s

discretion, postpone the start of the hearing.

10. The Instructor shall, at the outset of the hearing, and

in the presence of the student, apprise the committee

of the facts and allegations of the case and the names

of the witnesses who are to be presented to establish

said factors and allegations. The student may make a

summary statement in response.

11. All witnesses shall be heard by the committee in

the presence of the student. The student and the

student’s advisor may put questions to the witnesses,

and shall have access to any documents considered by

the committee as evidence in the case.

12. The student shall be afforded an opportunity to speak

on his/her own behalf and to present witnesses.

Should the student decide to speak, he/she will

be subject to questions from the committee. The

committee may consult legal assessors for advice

regarding any evidentiary or procedural issue that

arises during the hearing.

13. Following the hearing, the Committee will make a

determination based on the facts/ circumstances of

the case. Depending upon the Committee’s findings, it

may take one of the following actions:

a. Dismiss the case; or

b. Impose a penalty based on “case history” and

clear, convincing, and reliable evidence in support

of the charge. This may include, but is not limited

to, the following:

i. Counseling the student and issuing him/her a

formal written warning;

ii. Requiring the student to resubmit the work

or to undertake another form of assessment

in lieu of the work in question, with a capped

pass grade;

iii. Giving a grade of zero for the work (in cases

involving plagiarism, the issuance of a grade

of zero is normally mandatory);

iv. Failing the student in the relevant course;

v. Failing the student in all courses for the

semester during which the academic

misconduct has occurred;

vi. Suspending the student from the University

for a given period of time. Suspension shall

entail the withdrawal of such University

privileges as are specified by the party or the

hearing body imposing the suspension. If no

particular privileges are specified, suspension

shall entail the withdrawal of all University

privileges, including the right to enter and

be upon University property, in which case

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

the student, during suspension, may only

come upon University property for a specified

purpose, previously authorized in writing by

the Chair of the Committee that imposed the

disciplinary action. Violation of the terms of

the suspension shall result in the case being

referred by the University Registrar to the

Provost for further action if required.

vii. Dismissing the student from the University.

Dismissal from the University for academic

misconduct reasons entails the termination

of all the student’s rights and privileges as a

student at the University. No application for

readmission by a dismissed student will be

entertained by the University for a minimum

of two years from the dismissal. Dismissal

will be recorded on the academic transcript of

the student.

viii. Expelling the student from the University.

Expulsion from the University entails the

termination of all the student’s rights and

privileges as a student at the University. The

University will not entertain any application

from an expelled student for re-admission.

Expulsion will be recorded on the academic

transcript of the student

14. In cases of penalties resulting in immediate

suspension, dismissal or expulsion, the student

shall physically leave University-owned or controlled

property within twenty-four (24) hours after being

informed of the sanction by the committee. The

student may return to University-owned or controlled

property during the terms of the suspension, dismissal

or expulsion for the express purpose of attending the

appeal hearing (if applicable) or for completing total

separation requirements. Suspended students shall

also be permitted to take examination(s) or submit

paper(s) during the suspension, but the University may

make special arrangements as to time and place for

the completion of such work.

15. The chair of the committee will notify the student

of the committee’s decision in writing within five (5)

business days. The student will also be informed in

writing of the right to file a final written appeal to the

Provost within five (5) business days of receipt of

the Committee decision. . The Committee shall write

a brief report detailing the case and its decision. . A

copy of the report shall be submitted to the Dean /

Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research

(for graduate students) for inclusion in the student’s

file.

16. In the absence of an appeal, the decision of the

committee shall be implemented immediately. In the

event of an appeal, implementation of the committee

decision will be suspended until a decision on the

appeal is rendered by the Provost. The Provost’s

decision is final.

17. An annual report of the disciplinary activities and

actions shall be prepared by the University Registrar

and presented to the Provost and the President

annually. However, in any description, no mention

shall be made of the names of the parties or of any

information which might lead to their identification.

8.2 STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

Academic grievances are complaints brought by students

regarding the University’s provision of education and

academic services affecting their role as students.

Academic grievances must be based on a claimed violation

of a University rule, policy, or established practice. This

policy does not limit the University’s right to change the

rules, policies, or practices.

Step 1: Within five (5) business days of the student’s

knowledge of the incident giving rise to the grievance,

the student shall initiate a discussion with the instructor

involved to attempt a resolution of the dispute.

Step 2: If the discussion does not produce a satisfactory

resolution of the dispute, within five (5) business days the

student shall file a written grievance with the Department/

Program Chair, setting forth the reasons for the grievance

and the requested remedy.

Step 3: Within five (5) business days of submitting the

written grievance with the Department/Program Chair,

the student shall have a meeting with the Department/

Program Chair. At this meeting, the student will orally

present his/her grievance to the Chair, providing any

additional documentation to the Chair that bears on the

grievance.

Step 4: If the discussion does not produce a satisfactory

resolution of the dispute, the Chair shall reduce his/her

findings and recommendations to writing and within five

(5) business days, turn all materials over to the appropriate

Dean / Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and

Research (for graduate students) to enable his/her prompt

evaluation of the grievance.

Step 5: Within five (5) business days of the receipt of

all grievance materials, the appropriate Dean / Associate

Provost for Graduate Studies and Research (for graduate

students), after his/her evaluation of the grievance and any

accompanying documentation including the Chair’s findings

and recommendation, shall meet with the student and

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Step 6: If the discussion does not produce a resolution of

the dispute, the appropriate Dean / Associate Provost for

Graduate Studies and Research (for graduate students)

shall reduce his/her findings and recommendations to

writing and then, within five (5) business days, turn all the

grievance materials over to the Provost.

Step 7: Within five (5) business days of the receipt of all

grievance materials, the Provost, after his/her evaluation

of the grievance and any accompanying documentation

including the Chair and Dean’s / Associate Provost’s

findings and recommendation, shall render a decision in

writing affirming or denying the grievance. The decision of

the Provost is final.

8.3 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

8.3.1 Academic AdvisingAcademic advising is integral to effective learning and

academic progress throughout the student’s graduate

program. Khalifa University is composed of colleges and

departments/programs that serve as “academic homes”

for each student. The student is assigned to one of

the colleges/departments/programs based on his/her

intended major/program. A full-time faculty member from

the assigned college/department/ program acts as the

academic advisor and works with the student from the

beginning of his/her academic career.

Academic advisors provide information about selecting

courses and areas of specialization, and are knowledgeable

about regulations and requirements. They also provide

resources, guidance, and support to enable students to

explore, define, and realize their aspirations throughout

their academic careers. Well-advised students acquire the

knowledge needed to create and fulfill educational plans,

and meet their goals for the future in a timely manner.

8.3.1.1 Academic Advising Guiding PrinciplesBoth students and advisors have advising responsibilities.

Advising is guided by the following principles:

Effective academic advising can play an integral role in

student development.

Mutual respect and shared responsibility should govern the

personal interactions between advisors and students.

Students and advisors must prepare for, actively participate

in, and take appropriate action following advising sessions.

Advising information provided to students must be accurate,

accessible, and timely.

Academic advising should encourage students to explore

many possibilities and broaden their educational experience.

Academic advising should encourage a positive attitude

toward lifelong learning.

Academic advising should use all available resources and

means to provide advising tailored to the individual needs

of students.

Academic advisors should keep records of the advising

sessions held with a student.

8.3.1.2 Guidelines for Graduating in Expected TimeKhalifa University has a strong commitment to ensuring

that students graduate with a degree in the expected time.

Students are encouraged to follow these guidelines to earn

their degrees in the minimum time required.

Consulting an advisor should be the first priority.

Students should confirm with the advisor that their

academic preparation is appropriate for the courses they

plan to undertake. They also should be certain they

understand the requirements of their intended major/

program as well as the options it will provide for future

studies and employment.

Students should be aware of the number of credits the

degree program requires, and should make sure they fulfill

a minimum number of credits each year. For example, for

graduate programs, a full-time student should make sure

that he/she fulfills at least one quarter of the total program

credits each semester.

Students should make the most of course schedules and

the plan of study for their degree program. They should

plan to take required courses as soon as possible (as not all

courses are offered every semester) and be flexible about

course times. If a required course is not available, advisors

can help determine an alternative.

Students should explore the various research areas

available in their program in order to make an early decision

on the thesis topic they would like to pursue. Students

should consult with faculty who propose the research

projects to understand what needs to be achieved and

required deliverables. Students can also consult with the

program chair regarding the thesis topic and the timeline of

the research project deliverables.

8.3.1.3 Academic Advising and RegistrationIn order to register each semester, students are required

to meet with their faculty academic advisor to discuss

their academic progress and course selection, and obtain

the faculty advisor’s signature on their registration form.

This process ensures that the student is on course to

meet the graduation requirements of his or her particular

degree program.


8.3.1.4 Plan of StudyThe plan of study for a program outlines the minimum

academic requirements that must be completed to be eligible

to graduate. Plans of study change over time, consequently

students are required to follow the requirements of the

approved plan of study that were in effect at the time of their

admission to the academic program.

Students may petition the Department/Program Chair for

approval of changes to the prescribed plan of study. Small

changes may be approved by the Department/Program Chair.

Significant changes require approval of the Department/

Program Chair and applicable University standing

committee(s). Please refer to the University’s Variation to

Academic Program policy for additional information.

8.3.1.5 Change of Academic AdvisorStudents may request a change of an assigned academic

advisor when they are unable to resolve communication

problems with their current advisor. Students must make

an effort to resolve any issues before requesting a change.

A request to change should be made to the student’s

Program Chair.

8.3.2 Faculty Office HoursFaculty Office Hours are allocated for students’

consultation/advising. Faculty will show their office hours

on their office doors. Students are encouraged to make

use of these times to gain further information on tutoring

on the courses being delivered by the particular member

of staff.

8.4 TAUGHT COURSES POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

8.4.1 Evaluation and Examinations8.4.1.1 Evaluation

A university degree certifies that its holder has attained

a measurable level of achievement as established by a

recognized system of evaluation. Thus, the performance

of each student in each course must be evaluated by the

instructor or instructors responsible for the course. Final

grades are determined by students’ performance in one or

more of the following:

– Assigned work, term papers, projects, etc.;

– Class participation;

– Progress tests;

– Laboratory tests and/or laboratory work;

– Semester and/or final examinations;

– Level of written expression.

The weight accorded to the various elements is at the

discretion of the academic department responsible for

the course. At the beginning of a course, the instructor

will provide students with the detailed syllabus in writing.

The scheme cannot be altered without appropriate notice

in writing. To assist students in preparing for their final

exams, no tests or significant assessments should be

administered during the final week of classes.

Normally, an instructor will submit final grades no later

than three days after the scheduled final examination in a

course or, where there is no final examination, seven days

after the last scheduled class in a course.

8.4.1.2 ExaminationsThe University academic calendar lists the first day of

each official examination period. University policies and

regulations governing the administration of examinations

are available from the Registration Office.

A final examination or other form of final assessment shall

be given in every course. Exceptions may be made only in

accordance with the approved course syllabus.

All final examinations shall be held on the date and at

the time listed in the official final examination schedule

issued by the Registration Office. Approved alternative

assessments shall be due on the date and time listed in

the final examination schedule for the course involved.

In extraordinary situations, a student may apply for an

excused absence from a semester or final examination if

the absence is due to serious illness or other compelling

circumstances beyond the student’s control. These criteria

shall be strictly applied. Students requesting an excused

absence must apply in writing to the Registration Office

and provide documentary support for their assertion that

the absence resulted from one of these causes.

Students who are excused from a final examination will be

required to sit for a make-up examination administered at a

time and place set by the Registration Office. The make-up

exam shall cover only the material for which the student

was originally responsible and be at a comparable level of

difficulty with the original examination. A make-up exam

shall be scheduled as quickly as possible but shall not

interfere with the student’s other classes or examinations.

Students who are excused from a semester examination

shall not be re-examined. Instead, their final examination

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8.4.1.3 Course WorkCoursework is an essential component of all courses at all

levels of study. The coursework normally takes the form of

a combination of assignments/projects and quizzes. When

the coursework is issued, the student will be given a clear

deadline for when to submit it to the concerned instructor.

Penalties for late submission or missing any coursework

are at the discretion of the individual instructor and must be

clearly communicated to the students at the beginning of

the semester. It is recommended that the minimum penalty

imposed is a deduction of 10% from the student’s grade

for each working day late. However, if late submission is

unavoidable for any justifiable reason (for example health

or personal problems) then the student should inform the

concerned instructor and bring any documentary evidence

(for example medical note). It is up to the instructor to

accept or reject any excuse.

Students should receive grades and comments on their

work as soon as appropriate. In some cases instructors

may keep the students’ work but the students should be

shown the grading of their work and they also have the

right to re-examine their work at a later date.

8.4.1.4 Final Grade Changes and AppealsFinal course grades, officially reported by the instructor

at the end of an academic semester, are recorded by the

Registration Office. Official recorded grades can only be

changed with the approval of the Department Chair and

the Dean. A request to change a grade may be initiated,

in writing, by the student or the student’s instructor. The

student can only initiate a grade appeal no later than two

weeks from the official release of the grades as specified

by the Registration Office.

8.4.1.5 Records and TranscriptsA permanent academic record for each student enrolled

in the University is maintained in the Registration Office.

The written consent of the student is officially required to

disclose his/her academic record. Exceptions are made

for parents, sponsors, and authorized Khalifa University

officials and in compliance with a judicial order.

Students may obtain official transcripts of their academic

records from the Registration Office. A transcript will only be

released with a signed request from the student concerned.

8.4.1.6 Language of Instruction and Examination

English is the official language of Khalifa University. All

courses at Khalifa University are taught and examined in

English with the exception of non-English content courses

such as Arabic language.

8.4.2 Classroom Policies8.4.2.1 Admission to ClassInstructors are required to admit to class only those students

with appropriate documentation as directed by the Registrar.

8.4.2.2 Lateness and Attendance GuidelinesKhalifa University is committed to providing high quality

education to its students. Attendance at classes is

essential to their obtaining that education, and for taking

advantage of the resources that the University provides for

the intellectual growth and development of its students.

For these reasons, students at Khalifa University are

required to punctually attend all scheduled lectures, labs,

recitation or tutorial sessions, etc., in each course for which

they are registered, and are responsible for completing

the work from all class sessions. Absences from class

may be excused for such reasons as personal illness,

family emergency, religious holidays, or participating as an

authorized University representative in an approved event.

Khalifa University guidelines on lateness and attendance

are outlined below. The complete policy may be found in

the student handbook.

– Attendance is mandatory for every session of every

course in which a student is registered.

– Instructors are not obliged to give substitute

assignments or examinations to students who

miss classes.

– If a graduate student misses 50% of the scheduled

sessions in a course for any reason, the University

may initiate withdrawal of the student from the

course. If approved by the Dean of the student’s

college, the withdrawal is implemented. A grade

of W will be entered on the student’s record if the

withdrawal is initiated before the end of the tenth

week of class. If the withdrawal is initiated after the

tenth week of classes, a grade of WF will be entered

on the student’s record and will be calculated in the

GPA. Instructors are to keep attendance records and to

draw students’ attention to attendance requirements

noted in each course syllabus.

8.4.2.3 Conflict of InterestWhere a member of the faculty, academic staff, or teaching

or laboratory assistant and a student are in a close personal

relationship such that there is or may be perceived to

be a conflict of interest or possible favoritism, then the

faculty, academic staff, or teaching or laboratory assistant

shall decline or terminate a supervisory or evaluative role

with respect to that student, and where necessary, make

appropriate alternative arrangements for the supervision

and evaluation of the student’s work.


For the purposes of this policy, a close personal

relationship shall include spouses, parent and child,

siblings, and consensual relationships.

The alternative arrangements for supervision and

evaluation shall be made in confidence by the applicable

Dean or Associate Provost of Graduate Studies and

Research (for graduate students) and shall not prejudice

the status of the student, faculty or academic staff

member, or teaching / laboratory assistant.

Nothing in this policy shall be construed as condoning

consensual relationships between faculty or academic staff

members or teaching / laboratory assistants and students.

8.4.2.4 Class and Laboratory DisciplineIt is recognized that the educational process can be

hampered by students misbehaving in the classroom.

This can take a variety of forms including rowdiness, lack

of respect towards the instructor, asking questions in a

disruptive way, outright rudeness, and bad manners.

No instructor is required to accept misbehavior by

individual or group of students. All instructors will adopt

the following strategy for handling class discipline from the

first day of lecturing:

Discipline guidelines will be explained to the students in

the first lecture of the semester.

Instructors will give an initial warning the first time that

they face the slightest sign of unacceptable behavior.

Instructors will request the student or group of students to

leave the class immediately if the incident occurs again.

Instructors will request the student to report to the Student

Affairs’ Office directly after the lecture.

Instructors will record all discipline incidents and report

them immediately to the Student Affairs’ Office.

Recurring incidents from the same student will be

notified to the Student Affairs’ Office, which could result

in suspension from the University. Please refer to the

University’s Non- Academic Student Regulations and

Conduct Review Policy in Volume VI (Student Life Policies),

for additional information.

8.4.2.5 Class CancellationsOn rare occasions, it may be necessary to cancel a

scheduled class. Under such circumstances, students will

be notified in advance, to the extent possible, by the usual

means of notification.

8.4.2.6 Classroom CourtesyProfessional responsibility requires prompt and regular

attendance of instructors at their classes and other

assigned duties. Classes are to begin and end promptly.

Students are free to assume that a class has been

canceled and leave if the instructor is not present within

fifteen minutes of the usual starting time unless the

instructor has informed the class otherwise.

8.4.2.7 Course FeedbackThe students are required to give their feedback on all

courses at the end of every semester, which ensures the

quality of course delivery. Student feedback is further

considered during course review and development.

8.5 THESIS POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

8.5.1 Supervisor Responsibilities8.5.1.1 Information and GuidanceSupervisors shall be responsible for:

• advising the student on the selection of the thesis

topic and the nature and quality of the program of

work to be undertaken;

• giving the student all possible assistance regarding

access to material, equipment, and other resources

essential to his/her thesis.

8.5.1.2 MeetingsIt is the responsibility of supervisors to provide guidance

through regular and systematic weekly meetings with

their students. Supervisors should keep a record of such

meetings in a student file. The first meeting should

be within a week of thesis topic allocation. This first

meeting should normally be spent discussing supervision

arrangements and arranging to draw up a work plan. Where

a student has more than one supervisor, the supervisors

are responsible for ensuring that they and the student

meet to decide how they will divide the responsibilities and

how arrangements for future meetings are to be made.

8.5.1.3 ProgressSupervisors should request regular written submissions

from students regarding their progress. Provided

the submitted work is legible and delivered on time,

supervisors should provide constructive evaluation and

criticism in reasonable time. This should normally be in

advance of the next meeting with the student.

If the progress is inadequate, or the standard of work is

below that expected, the supervisor should ensure that

the student is made aware of this at the time. Where

necessary, the supervisor should advise the student on

withdrawal from the program.

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to submit a Thesis Proposal, a Progress Report, and/

or a Thesis. They are also required to give initial/interim/

final presentations.

It is the responsibility of the supervisor to advise the

student on the methodology and form of presentation

of the proposal/progress report/thesis. This should

include constructive comments on the technical details

(and its integrity) and the writing style of a formal draft

of the proposal/progress report/thesis. Supervisors

must also ensure that the work of the student explicitly

acknowledges the work of others and satisfies the

University’s policy on plagiarism. A breach of the

University plagiarism policy on any of the work prepared

by the student must be reported to the relevant Program

Chair and the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies

and Research.

Supervisors are responsible for assisting the student to

plan for the initial/interim/final presentations before they

take place.

8.5.1.5 PublicationsSupervisors should encourage their students to publish

their thesis results in refereed international conferences

and journals. This provides a useful measure of the quality

of the work undertaken by the student. For those cases

where the student is not a co-author, the supervisor

should acknowledge the contribution of the student in

any published material or presentation which involves the

student’s work.

8.5.1.6 Deferred Access to ThesisUnder certain circumstances, access to the thesis may

be deferred because of the need for confidentiality. It is

the responsibility of the supervisor to make the relevant

Program Chair aware of this matter. It may be necessary

for the supervisor to ask the Associate Provost for

Graduate Studies and Research, through the relevant

Program Chair, to raise issues of confidentiality in advance

with potential examiners.

8.5.1.7 Dispute with StudentIf a supervisor has, for any reason, a dispute with his/

her student, he/she should discuss this with the relevant

Program Chair or, if the supervisor is the Program Chair, with

the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research.

8.5.2 Student Responsibilities8.5.2.1 Privileges and ObligationsGraduate students are entitled to the same rights and privileges

as other University students and are subject to the same Code

of Discipline. Candidates must comply with the University’s

current regulations, as set out in this Catalog and/or any other

documents provided by the University. The student attention is

drawn in particular to the University policy on Plagiarism.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that he/she has

read and understood the documents provided by the University

and that he/she is aware of and abides by the regulations.

8.5.2.2 Academic DirectionA graduate student is normally required to carry out

an independent investigation and write a thesis. This

thesis work must be carried out under the direction of a

supervisor approved by the University.

8.5.2.3 Conduct of Project/ThesisUltimately, the student’s thesis work is his/her own

responsibility. The student should keep in touch with his/

her supervisor and meet regularly and should submit

written work regularly to the supervisor for comments. The

student should make every effort to meet agreed deadlines

for work to be submitted, and when this is not possible, it

is the student’s responsibility to renegotiate timetables.

Students are required to attend such courses as are

specified by the supervisor in consultation with the

Program Chair and the Associate Provost for Graduate

Studies and Research. They should submit a brief report to

the supervisor on any external events attended.

8.5.2.4 Contact with SupervisorStudents should maintain regular contact with their thesis

supervisor. Students who fail to maintain regular contact

with their supervisor (at least once every two weeks for a

full-time student and at least once a month for a part-time

student) without good reason (e.g. on medical grounds

or other reasons acceptable to the University authorities)

will be issued with a written warning by the academic

thesis supervisor who will also inform the Associate

Provost for Graduate Studies and Research through the

relevant Program Chair. Once three such warnings have

been issued, the matter will be discussed by the Graduate

Studies Committee. The committee will make suitable

recommendations to the Associate Provost for Graduate

Studies and Research, and subsequently the Provost and

President, regarding the action to be taken. This may result

in termination of student registration.

8.5.2.5 HolidaysStudents should discuss with their Supervisor the times

and duration of holidays.

8.5.2.6 PublicationsStudents will be encouraged to publish their thesis results

in refereed international conferences and journals. This

provides a useful measure of the quality of the thesis work

undertaken by the student. Students should acknowledge


the contribution of their supervisor in any published material

or presentation which involves the supervisor’s work.

8.5.2.7 Intellectual PropertyStudents should acknowledge and must agree to abide

by the University’s Intellectual Property Policy concerning

allocation of income arising from the exploitation of

intellectual property rights.

8.5.2.8 Deferred Access to ThesisUnder certain circumstances, access to the thesis may be

deferred because of the need for confidentiality. It is the

responsibility of the student to make his/her supervisor

aware of this matter and to follow the relevant procedures.

8.5.2.9 Dispute with SupervisorIf a student has, for any reason, a dispute with his/her

supervisor, he/she should discuss this with the relevant

Program Chair or, if that person is the student’s supervisor,

with the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and

Research.

8.5.2.10 AppealsA student who disagrees with any decision made by the

University authorities regarding any aspect of the thesis

may lodge a formal request for the University to investigate

the matter using the University’s Appeals procedure.

Before this action is taken the student is recommended to

consult with his/her supervisor, the relevant Program Chair

or Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Research.

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9.1 OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES

The Office of Student Services is dedicated to providing

quality services and support for students on and off

campus. The Office advocates students’ needs, facilitates

student involvement, and encourages students to accept

responsibilities of membership in a campus community.

Operating within the framework of total student

development, the Office is committed to promoting a

caring, cooperative campus environment that values

diversity and reflects an appreciation of the dignity of all

people.

9.1.1 Student Life and Student ServicesStudents at Khalifa University are encouraged to participate

in extracurricular activities. Student Life Services plan, in

a student-centered manner, athletic, cultural, and social

activities enabling students to develop personal talents and

interests.

The University has many facilities and offers many on-

campus services on both its campuses tailored to the

needs of its students. The aim is to promote a campus

climate that enhances the educational, physical, social

and emotional well-being of students, and creates a

collaborative, caring, and participatory work environment.

9.1.2 Career ServicesCareer Services at Khalifa University engages students in

educationally purposeful experiences resulting in student

learning and development, academic success and degree

completion.

The aim is to help students identify academic majors;

develop career plans and goals; become employment

ready and build relationships with employers. Career

Services will:

Educate and empower students to develop, implement,

and continuously evaluate their academic and career goals;

1. Assist students in their transition into and out of

Khalifa University;

2. Liaise with departments to plan appropriate

workshops;

3. Facilitate opportunities for students to develop

relationships with employers for experiential work

place learning;

4. Provide career development and networking

opportunities for the University’s students;

5. Help students and alumni become employment ready

by offering workshops and learning opportunities

concerned for example with resume development;

cover letter writing, interview preparation; mock

interview opportunities and networking skills;

6. Empower students to be socially conscious, culturally

sensitive leaders committed to civic engagement and

social inclusion (volunteerism);

7. Work with Alumni to explore further educational study,

such as masters or doctorate programs.

Current Career Services activities include: Seminars

& Workshops, Industrial Visits, Career Fairs, Library

Resources, Student Competitions, Student Internships,

and University Research Conferences.

9.1.3 Counseling ServicesKhalifa University places great emphasis on student

welfare and considers student counseling integral to

effective learning and academic progress. The Counseling

Services provide individual and group counseling

intervention to assist students with personal and social

concerns which impact negatively on their academic

achievements and success. Counseling Services:

1. Provide a safe environment where students can

receive the appropriate intervention to cope with

challenges that impact aspects of their lives (personal,

financial, health);

2. Provide personality assessment to students;

3. Help students develop personal skills.

All students are encouraged to make use of the

Counseling Services.

Any information shared within a counseling meeting will

be held strictly confidential and will not be shared with

administrators, faculty, staff or anyone else without the

permission of the student, or unless the students poses

harm to themselves or others.

In addition to student welfare counseling, the University

also offers students peer tutoring services to assist

students academically. Please refer to the current Student

Handbook for additional information.

9.1.4 Disability ServicesThe University assists students with disabilities. The

services provided include: information on accessibility,

identification of accommodations, liaison with faculty and

staff in establishing accommodations, (i.e., equipment,

tests, note-taking, etc.) and the provision of auxiliary aids

when required. Please refer to University Policies Volume

II (Community Policies), section on Disability Program for

additional information.

9.1.5 Housing AccommodationsAt Khalifa University, gender specific student

accommodations make it convenient for resident students

to reach academic buildings as well as other University

services and recreational facilities. The University housing

accommodations offer an environment in which students

have the chance to meet and learn from one another.

The Sharjah Campus provides purpose-built student

housing for men, which is located on campus. This makes

it convenient for resident students to access the academic

buildings as well as other services and recreational

facilities.

The Abu Dhabi campus provides leased off-campus

accommodation for both male and female students.

Transportation is provided to and from the campus.

9.2 ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONThe Alumni Association supports Khalifa University’s

mission to be recognized as a prominent university

by building a positive image, promoting University

and alumni accomplishments, providing a network for

alumni interaction, and developing economic and social

benefits for graduates. The Alumni Association provides

graduates with opportunities for continued affiliation with

the University community. As members of the Alumni

Association, former students of Khalifa University are

offered a variety of benefits including library privileges at

the campus, professional development programs, access

to athletic and cultural events on campus and more.

The most important benefits, however, are the

opportunities to network with fellow alumni and maintain

ties with the University.

9.3 EMERGENCY SERVICESEmergency services are provided by the campus Security

Department, which operates twenty-four hours daily.

These services can be requested by calling or contacting

the Security Department. Emergency phones are located

throughout campus for your safety and convenience.

Please refer to the University’s Emergency Plan for

additional information.

9.4 VISA SERVICESStudents who are not UAE nationals and wish to apply to

Khalifa University should contact the Office of Admissions

regarding visa matters. Once accepted, all such students

must enroll as full-time students. Students who are

under their guardian’s sponsorship for visa shall remain

on the guardian sponsorship. A letter will be provided

stating that the student is a Khalifa University student for

renewal purposes.

9.5 ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEW STUDENTS

New and transfer students participate in an orientation

program that introduces them to various aspects of the

Khalifa University community. During these programs

the students meet with academic advisors, plan an

academic program, register for classes, learn about

University resources and campus life, and meet with

Khalifa University students, faculty, Student Services and

counseling staff, and new classmates. The orientation

sessions are normally held before the fall semester and the

spring semester.

9.6 STUDENT SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONSStudent-sponsored organizations are an integral part of the

learning process at most institutions of higher education.

The academic experience is enriched by participation in

activities that allow students to pursue their personal

interests outside the classroom. The Office of Student

Services, in collaboration with the Student Council, acts

as the central support for University recognized student

organizations. Its role includes supervising and providing

assistance with program planning and implementation.

The student organizations at Khalifa University span a wide

range of interests, including sports, literature, science &

technology, recreation, culture, and social issues. These

organizations offer students opportunities for leadership

development and for involvement in University life.

9.7 KHALIFA UNIVERSITY STUDENT COUNCIL

The Khalifa University Student Council is an organization

established to ensure student representation on campus.

The Student Council is an elected body that articulates

student views and interests in the University. The council

is a vehicle for ensuring that students can contribute to,

and have a voice in, formulating University priorities and

policies. It also provides a structure for greater student

involvement on campus.

The council plays a central role in the extracurricular life

of the University. It acts as the central headquarters for

the Student Activities Office, as well as for offices of the

various clubs and associations on campus.

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9.8 UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

9.8.1 Mosque and Prayer RoomsKhalifa University provides gender specific, purpose-

fitted rooms for prayers. This includes separate areas for

`Wudhu’ (ablution for prayers), washing and cleaning for

both men and women.

9.8.2 Restaurants and Coffee LoungesCafeterias on the University campuses offer hot and cold

meals during the day. The University also operates coffee

lounges that provide light meals and beverages.

9.8.3 Sport, Fitness, and Entertainment FacilitiesAll sports, fitness, and entertainment facilities at the

University are gender specific and are provided for the

benefit of Khalifa University students with a valid student

card.

Recreational facilities including a gymnasium, swimming

pool, tennis courts, and playing field, are available at

the Sharjah campus. The Abu Dhabi campus provides

arrangements for access to off-campus facilities.

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Msc in Electrical & Computer EngineeringProgram


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10.1 ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe M.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)

degree is awarded to candidates who successfully

complete the taught courses and research thesis project

requirements of the program. The M.Sc. in ECE gives

candidates the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in

the broad field of ECE and contribute to the process of

discovery and knowledge creation through the conduct of

research. The program is designed for candidates with a

bachelor degree in Electrical, Electronic, Communication,

Computer, Software, Biomedical Engineering, Information

Technology or other pertinent specializations. The taught

part of the program includes some core courses and

a set of electives that the students can choose from.

The M.Sc. in ECE gives the students the opportunity to

organize the selection of the elective courses and the

thesis topic to follow a specialization track within the

program. The thesis is an independent investigation of a

specialized area within the general field of electrical and

computer engineering and associated disciplines.

10.2 PROGRAM GOALSThe educational goals (objectives) of the M.Sc. in Electrical

and Computer Engineering program are to produce

graduate who:

1. Advance professionally and be recognized as leaders

in their chosen fields.

2. Apply their technical expertise to address the needs of

society in critical, creative, ethical, and innovative manner.

3. Further develop their knowledge and skills through

graduate education and professional schools.

10.3 PROGRAM OUTCOMES

A student graduating with the M.Sc. in Electrical and

Computer Engineering will be able to:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve advanced electrical

and computer engineering problems through the

application of modern tools and techniques and

advanced knowledge of mathematics and engineering

science.

2. Acquire knowledge of contemporary issues in the field

of electrical and computer engineering.

3. Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze,

interpret data and make decisions.

4. Conduct research and document and defend the

research results.

5. Function on teams and communicate effectively.

6. Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical

manner.

10.4 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe university general admission requirements as set

out in 4.1 apply for admission to the MSc in Mechanical

Engineering program.

Bachelor degrees relevant for admission to the program

are Electrical, Electronic, Communication, Computer,

Software, Mechatronics, and Biomedical Engineering,

Information Technology and Computer Science. Candidates

with degrees in other pertinent specializations may also

be considered. In such cases, candidates will be asked to


10.5 PROGRAM STRUCTURE10.5.1 Program StructureThe M.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering program

consists of a minimum of 36 credit-hours. The required

program credits are distributed as follows: 9 credits of

Program Core courses, 15 credits Program Electives

courses, and 12 credits of ECE Master’s Thesis work. A

student may organize the selection of the elective courses

and the master’s thesis topic to follow a specialization track

within the broad field of ECE. In such cases the track will be

noted on the student’s transcript. The table below presents

a summary of the MSc in ECE degree program structure and

requirements. All the M.Sc. in ECE program courses, with

the exception of the Research Seminar and the Master’s

Thesis, have a credit rating of three credits each.

Summary of MSc in ECE Degree Program Structure and Requirements

Category Credits Required

Program Core

Program Electives

ECE Master’s Thesis

Total

9

15

12

36

10.5.2 Number of Courses and Curricular OfferingsStudents seeking the degree of M.Sc. in ECE must

successfully complete a minimum of 36 credited hours as

specified in the categories detailed in this section with a

minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0.

10.5.3 Program CoreThe M.Sc. in ECE degree program core requires a

minimum of 9 credits consisting of 3 credits of engineering

mathematics, 6 credits of ECE core courses, and ECE

research seminar course which has zero credit rating.

The courses for each one of the core categories are

specified below.

• Engineering Mathematics Courses (3 credits)

Students must select at least one course from the list

below:

– MATH 601 Engineering Mathematical Analysis

– MATH 602 Numerical Methods in Engineering

– MATH 603 Random Variables and Stochastic

Processes

• ECE Core Courses (6 credits):

Students must select at least two courses from the list

below:

– ECCE 610 Digital Signal Processing

– ECCE 620 Real-Time Embedded Systems

– ECCE 630 Advanced Computer Networks

• ECCE 695 Seminar in Research Methods (0 credits)

10.5.3 Program ElectivesStudents must complete a minimum of 15 credits of

electives. The list of electives that students can select

from includes the courses not used to meet the ECE Core

requirement above as well as those listed below:

– ECCE 611 Advanced Digital Signal Processing

– ECCE 612 Multimedia Processing

– ECCE 621 Digital ASIC Design

– ECCE 622 RF and Mixed-Signal Circuits Design

– ECCE 625 Digital Integrated Circuits Design

– ECCE 631 Advanced Internet and Computing Paradigms

– ECCE 632 Modern Operating Systems

– ECCE 640 Communication Systems Design

– ECCE 641 Wireless Communications Systems

– ECCE 642 Broadband Communication Networks

– ECCE 643 Radar Systems

– ECCE 694 Selected Topics in ECE

– BMED 600 Physiological Systems

– BMED 613 BioSignal Processing

– BMED 652 Physiological Control Systems

– ROBO 633 Machine Vision and Image Understanding

– ROBO 650 Autonomous Robotic Systems

– ROBO 651 Modeling and Control of Robotic Systems

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Msc in InformationSecurity Program


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11.1 ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe M.Sc. in Information Security degree is awarded for

candidates who successfully complete the taught courses

and thesis requirements of the program. The program is

targeted for students with various backgrounds such as

graduates of Computer Science, Computer Engineering,

Electronic engineering, Communication engineering,

Information Technology, Mathematics, or other pertinent

specializations. Hence, the program starts with common

core courses that cover essential Information Security

topics. Afterwards, there are three themes that allow

the students to choose an area of specialization.

Subsequently, there are electives which cover extra

topics to broaden the student’s knowledge in areas not

covered in the core. Finally, the candidates work on a

M.Sc. thesis on their chosen area. The thesis work may

be undertaken in several topics corresponding to the focus

areas identified by the relevant supervisors. Alternatively,

where applicable, students may propose thesis topics of

their own or work on solving problems of their respective

sponsoring organizations.

11.2 PROGRAM GOALSThe educational goals (objectives) of the M.Sc. in

Information Security program are to produce graduate who:



2. Apply their technical expertise to address the needs of

society in critical, creative, ethical, and innovative manner.



11.3 PROGRAM OUTCOMESA student graduating with the M.Sc. in Information

Security program will be able to:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve advanced information

security problems through the application of advanced

knowledge of information security.

2. Acquire knowledge of contemporary issues and

demonstrate an advanced level of understanding in the

field of information security.



4. Conduct research in a chosen area of specialization

and document and defend the research results.

5. Use techniques and modern tools necessary for

information security practice.


7. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities.


out in 4.1 apply for admission to the MSc in Information

Security program.


are Computer Science, Information Technology,

Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or

Mathematics, or equivalent.. Candidates with degrees in

other pertinent specializations may also be considered.

In such cases, candidates will be asked to submit course

descriptions along with their transcripts.

Students from the above disciplines without adequate

computing background will be assigned a set of remedial

courses from the undergraduate computing courses

below. The assigned courses will depend on the specific

background of the particular student. Credits from the

remedial courses do not count toward fulfillment of the

degree requirements and are not used to calculate the

graduate CGPA.

ENGR 112 Introduction to Computing

CMPE 211 Object Oriented Programming

CMPE 221 Computer Architecture and Organization

CMPE 312 Operating Systems

CMPE 324 Data Communication and Networking

Conditionally admitted students must produce by the end

of the first semester of registration satisfactory evidence

that they have the ability to carry out the program of work

effectively. This will be assessed as follows:

• The student must achieve an overall grade point

average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale in the first nine credit

hours of credit-bearing courses studied for the

Master’s program.

• The student must achieve a minimum TOEFL score

of 79 iBT or its equivalent (e.g. a minimum Academic

IELTS score of 6.0) by the end of the first semester

of registration.

• The candidate must submit an official GRE score in the

General Test by the end of the first semester

of registration.

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11.5 PROGRAM STRUCTURE11.5.1 Program ComponentsThe M.Sc. in Information Security is equivalent to 36 credit-

hours. The program consists of two main components:

• Taught Courses Component: in this component the


study in information security. This component is

equivalent to 24 credit-hours and consists of 8

courses, with 3 credit-hours each. The 8 courses (24

credit-hours) are: 4 core courses (12 credit-hours), 2

theme courses (6 credit-hours) and 2 optional courses

(6 credit-hours) selected from a list of electives. The

taught courses component contributes 2/3 of the

overall graduation grade point average.

• Thesis Component: in this component the student

is required to carry out an independent project in

information security. This component is equivalent to

12 credit-hours (4 courses) and as such contributes 1/3

of the overall graduation grade point average.

11.5.2 Number of Courses and Curricular OfferingsAs already discussed, the taught courses component

of the program is equivalent to 24 credit-hours and

contributes 2/3 of the overall graduation grade point

average. It consists of 8 courses, with 3 credit-hours each,

as follows:

• 4 core courses (12 credit-hours). These are:

– ISEC 602 Introduction to Cryptography

– ISEC614 Mathematics for Information Security

– ISEC 615 Computer and Network Security

– One of the following two courses depending on

the theme:

• ISEC601 Information Security Management (for the

E-Business Security and the Digital Forensics themes),

or

• ISEC616 Algebra for Cryptology (for the Cryptology

theme)

• 2 theme courses (6 credit-hours) that belong to one of

the following themes:

– Theme 1: E-Business Security

(ISEC605 Web and E-Business Security and

ISEC606 Software and Database Security)

– Theme 2: Digital Forensics

(ISEC607 Advanced Operating Systems and

ISEC608 E-Forensics and Computer Crime)

– Theme 3: Cryptology

(ISEC611 Advanced Cryptography and

ISEC617 Cryptanalysis)

• 2 optional courses (6 credit-hours) selected from the

following list of electives:

– ISEC609 Wireless Networks and Mobile Security

– ISEC610 Identity Management

– ISEC612 Trusted Computing

– ISEC618 Cryptographic Algorithm Design

– ISEC619 Information and Coding Theory

– ISEC620 Cryptographic Hardware and Embedding

– ISEC621 Hardware and System Architecture Security

– ISEC622 Penetration Testing

11.6 STUDY PLANTypical study plans for full-time and part-time students

enrolled on the M.Sc. in Information Security program

are shown below. Each student is expected to select the

courses in consultation with her/his academic advisor.

Typical Study Plan for Full-Time Students

Year 1,

Semester 1

• Core Course 1

• Core Course 2

• Core Course 3

• Core Course 4

Year 1,

Semester 2

• Theme course 1

• Theme course 2

• ISEC 613 M.Sc. in

Information Security Thesis

Year 2,

Semester 1

• Elective course 1




Year 2,

Semester 2



Typical Study Plan for Part-Time Students

Year 1,

Semester 1

• Core Course 1

• Core Course 2

Year 1,

Semester 2

• Core course 3

• Core course 4

Year 2,

Semester 1

• Theme course 1

• Theme course 2

Year 2,

Semester 2



Year 3,

Semester 1



Year 3,

Semester 2




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12.1 ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (ME) degree is

awarded to candidates who successfully complete the

taught courses and research thesis project requirements

of the program. The M.Sc. in ME gives candidates

the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the

broad field of ME and contribute to the process of

discovery and knowledge creation through the conduct

of research. The program is designed for candidates

with a bachelor degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics,

Aerospace/Aeronautical, Materials, Nuclear, Industrial, and

Biomedical Engineering, or other pertinent specializations.

The taught part of the program includes some core

courses and a set of electives that the students can

choose from. The M.Sc. in ME gives the students the

opportunity to organize the selection of the elective

courses and the thesis topic to follow a specialization

track within the program. The thesis is an independent

investigation of a specialized area within the general field

of mechanical engineering and associated disciplines.

12.2 PROGRAM GOALSThe educational goals (objectives) of the M.Sc. in

Mechanical Engineering program are to produce graduate

who:



2. Apply their technical expertise to address the needs

of society in critical, creative, ethical, and innovative

manner.



12.3 PROGRAM OUTCOMESA student graduating with the M.Sc. in Mechanical

Engineering will be able to:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve advanced mechanical

engineering problems through the application

of modern tools and techniques and advanced

knowledge of mathematics and engineering science.

2. Acquire knowledge of contemporary issues in the field

of mechanical engineering.



4. Conduct research and document and defend the

research results.


6. Conduct themselves in a professional and

ethical manner.


out in 4.1 apply for admission to the MSc in Mechanical



are Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace/Aeronautical,

Materials, Nuclear, Industrial, and Biomedical

Engineering. Candidates with degrees in other pertinent

specializations may also be considered. In such cases,

candidates will be asked to submit course descriptions

along with their transcripts.

12.5 PROGRAM STRUCTURE12.5.1 Program StructureThe M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering program consists

of a minimum of 36 credit-hours. The required program

credits are distributed as follows: 9 credits of Program

Core courses, 15 credits Program Electives courses, and

12 credits of ME Master’s Thesis work. A student may

organize the selection of the elective courses and the

master’s thesis topic to follow a specialization track within

the broad field of ME. In such cases the track will be noted

on the student’s transcript. The table below presents a

summary of the MSc in ME degree program structure and

requirements. All the M.Sc. in ME program courses, with

the exception of the Research Seminar and the Master’s

Thesis, have a credit rating of three credits each.

Summary of MSc in ME Degree Program Structureand Requirements

Category Credits Required

Program Core

Program Electives

ME Master’s Thesis

Total

9

15

12

36

12.5.2 Number of Courses and Curricular OfferingsStudents seeking the degree of M.Sc. in ME must

successfully complete a minimum of 36 credited hours as

specified in the categories detailed in this section with a

minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0.

12.5.3 Program CoreThe M.Sc. in ME degree program core requires

a minimum of 9 credits consisting of 3 credits of

engineering mathematics, 6 credits of ME core courses,

and ME research seminar course which has zero credit

rating. The courses for each one of the core categories

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are specified below.

• Engineering Mathematics Courses (3 credits)

Students must select at least one course from the list

below:

– MATH 601 Engineering Mathematical Analysis

– MATH 602 Numerical Methods in Engineering

– MATH 603 Random Variables and Stochastic

Processes

• ME Core Courses (6 credits):

Students must select at least two courses from the list

below:

– MECH 601 Advanced Thermodynamics

– MECH 602 Advanced Fluid Mechanics

– MECH 603 Advanced Dynamics

– MECH 604 Introduction to Continuum Mechanics

• ME 695 Seminar in Research Methods (0 credits)

12.5.4 Program ElectivesStudents must complete a minimum of 15 credits of

electives. The list of electives that students can select

from includes the courses not used to meet the ME Core

requirement above as well as those listed below.

– MECH 605 Advanced Heat Transfer

– MECH 610 Micro/Nanotechnology and Applications

– MECH 611 Energy Systems and Energy Conversion

– MECH 612 Control System Theory and Design

– MECH 614 Advanced Manufacturing Processes

– MECH 621 Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering

Materials

– MECH 694 Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering

– AERO 622 Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity

– AERO 630 Aerospace Materials and Structures

– AERO 631 Boundary Layer Analysis

– AERO 632 Aerothermochemistry

– BMED 600 Physiological Systems

– BMED 613 BioSignal Processing

– BMED 652 Physiological Control Systems

– ROBO 633 Machine Vision and Image Understanding

– ROBO 650 Autonomous Robotic Systems

– ROBO 651 Modeling and Control of Robotic Systems

12.5.5 ME Master’s ThesisMECH 699 Master’s Thesis (12 credits)

A student must complete a master’s thesis that involves

creative research oriented work within the broad field

of ME under the direct supervision of at least one full-

time faculty advisor. The research findings must be

documented in a formal thesis and defended successfully

in a viva voce examination.

12.5.6 Program TracksA student may select a group of elective courses to form

a specialization track within the M.Sc. in ME program.

The track will be noted on the student’s academic record

(transcript) provided that the student completes:

– A minimum of 9 credits from the group of courses

designated by the track.

– A master research thesis within the domain of the

track.

The tracks supported by the M.Sc. in ME program and the

required courses for each of the tracks are set out below.

Aerospace EngineeringAERO 630 Aerospace Materials and Structures

AERO 631 Boundary Layer Analysis

AERO 632 Aerothermochemistry

Robotic SystemsROBO 633 Machine Vision and Image

Understanding

ROBO 650 Autonomous Robotic Systems

ROBO 651 Modeling and Control of Robotic

Systems

Biomedical SystemsBMED 600 Physiological Systems

BMED 613 BioSignal Processing

BMED 652 Physiological Control Systems

12.5.7 Study PlanA typical study plan for the M.Sc. in ME program is shown

below. The student is expected to select the courses in

consultation with her/his academic advisor.

Typical Study Plan for Full Time Students

Year 1, Semester 1 • Engineering Math course

• ME Core course 1


• ME 695 Research Seminar

Year 1, Semester 2 • ME Elective course 1

• ME Elective course 2

• ME 699 Master’s Thesis


• ME Elective course 4





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Year 1, Semester 1 • Engineering Math course


• ME 695 Seminar in Research

Methods

Year 1, Semester 2 • ME Core course 2


Year 2, Semester 1 • Elective course 2






Year 3, Semester 2 • ME 699 Master’s Thesis

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MSc inNuclearEngineeringProgram


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13.1 ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe M.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering degree is awarded for

candidates who successfully complete the taught courses,

field trips, and thesis requirements of the program. The

program is targeted for students with various backgrounds

such as graduates of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical

and Computer Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material

Science, Mathematics or other pertinent specializations.

Hence the program starts with common core courses that

cover essential Nuclear Engineering topics. Afterwards,

there are two themes that allow the students to choose

an area of specialisation. Subsequently, there are electives

which cover extra topics to broaden the student’s

knowledge in areas not covered in the core. In addition to

taught courses, students are required to complete a field

trip component. In this component the student is required

to carry out a series of experiments to consolidate theory

lessons given in class as well as visit selected nuclear

facilities to gain an overall appreciation of nuclear energy

technology at the front and back end of the fuel cycle

as well during reactor operations. Finally, the candidates

work on a M.Sc. thesis on their chosen area. The thesis

work may be undertaken in several topics corresponding

to the focus areas identified by the relevant supervisors.

Alternatively, where applicable, students may propose

thesis topics of their own or work on solving problems of

their respective sponsoring organisations.

13.2 PROGRAM GOALSThe goals of the program are:

1. To provide graduates with deep knowledge and

specialization in nuclear engineering.

2. To enable graduates to relate nuclear engineering

theory to practice.

3. To equip graduates with design, problem solving, and

research skills in nuclear engineering.

4. To prepare graduates for careers as nuclear

engineering professionals.

5. To encourage graduates to pursue self-learning and

personal development experiences.

6. To produce graduates who will be able to contribute

substantially to academia, industry, and the community.

13.3 PROGRAM OUTCOMESA student graduating with an M.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering

will be able to:

a) demonstrate a high level of understanding and

specialization in nuclear engineering.

b) practice a high level of nuclear safety awareness and

culture.

c) analyse and characterise existing nuclear engineering

systems.

d) design a nuclear engineering system, component, or

process to meet desired needs.

e) use the techniques, skills and modern tools necessary

for nuclear engineering practice.

f) conduct independent investigation in the field of

nuclear engineering with rigour and discrimination.

g) communicate and write appropriately in the area of

nuclear engineering.

h) understand legal, regulatory and ethical issues

and professional responsibility related to nuclear

engineering.

i) realize the impact of nuclear engineering in a global

and societal context.

j) recognize the need for, and engage in, life-long

learning.


out in 4.1 apply for admission to the MSc in Nuclear



are Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical

and Computer Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials

Science, or Mathematics. Candidates with degrees in

other pertinent specializations may also be considered.

In such cases, candidates will be asked to submit course

descriptions along with their transcripts.

Applicants with no or insufficient prior background to meet

the prerequisites of the program may be admitted to the

program but will be assigned undergraduate courses and/or

one or more of the following remedial Nuclear Engineering

courses: NUCE301 Radiation Science and Health Physics,

NUCE302 Applied Mathematics for Nuclear Engineering,

NUCE303 Engineering Principles for Nuclear Engineering,

NUCE401 Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Physics.





• The student must pass all first semester courses,

with a minimum pass grade of C in every course, and

MSC IN NUCLEARENGINEERING PROGRAM

achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.0.




of registration.



13.5 PROGRAM STRUCTURE13.5.1 Program ComponentsThe M.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering program is equivalent

to 36 credit-hours. The program consists of three main

components:

• Taught Courses Component: in this component the


study in Nuclear Engineering. This component is

equivalent to 24 credit-hours and consists of 8

courses, with 3 credit-hours each. The 8 courses (24

credit-hours) are: 4 core courses (12 credit-hours), 2

theme courses (6 credit- hours) and 2 optional courses

(6 credit-hours) selected from a list of electives. The

taught courses component contributes 2/3 of the

overall graduation grade point average.

• Field Trips Component: in this component the

student is required to carry out a series of experiments

to consolidate theory lessons given in class as well

as visit selected nuclear facilities to gain an overall

appreciation of nuclear energy technology at the

front and back end of the fuel cycle as well during

reactor operations. By necessity, the field trips will be

undertaken outside the UAE (e.g, in the Republic of

South Korea) until such time that nuclear laboratories

and facilities are available in the UAE.

• Thesis Component: in this component the student is

required to carry out an independent research thesis work

in Nuclear Engineering. This component is equivalent to

12 credit-hours (4 courses) and as such contributes 1/3 of

the overall graduation grade point average.

13.5.2 Number of Courses and Curricular OfferingsAs already discussed, the taught courses component

of the program is equivalent to 24 credit-hours and

contributes 2/3 of the overall graduation grade point

average. It consists of 8 courses, with 3 credit-hours each,

as follows:

• 4 core courses (12 credit-hours). These are:

– NUCE601 Thermal Hydraulics in Nuclear Systems

– NUCE602 Nuclear Materials, Structural Integrity

and Chemistry

– NUCE603 Nuclear Reactor Theory

– NUCE604 Radiation Measurement

and Applications

– NUCE605 Radiation Measurement and

Applications Laboratory

• 2 theme courses (6 credit-hours) that belong to one of

the following themes:

– Theme 1: Reactor Design and Analysis (NUCE611

Nuclear Systems Design and Analysis and

NUCE612 Nuclear Safety and Probabilistic Safety

Assessment)

– Theme 2: Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Security

(NUCE613 Nuclear Fuel Cycle and NUCE614

Nuclear Security and Safeguards)

• 2 optional courses (6 credit-hours) selected from the

following list of electives:

– NUCE621 Nuclear Instrumentation and Control

– NUCE622 Advanced Thermal Hydraulics

– NUCE623 Radiological Environmental Impact

Assessment

– NUCE624 Radiation Damage and Nuclear Fuels

Applicants with no or insufficient prior background to meet

the prerequisites of the program may be admitted to the

program but will be assigned undergraduate courses and/or

one or more of the following remedial Nuclear Engineering

courses:

– NUCE301 Radiation Science and Health Physics

– NUCE302 Applied Mathematics for Nuclear

Engineering

– NUCE303 Engineering Principles for Nuclear

Engineering

– NUCE401 Introduction to Nuclear Reactor

Physics.


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13.6 STUDY PLANTypical study plans for full-time and part-time students

enrolled on the M.Sc. in Information Security program




Year 1, Semester 1 Core Course 1

Core Course 2

Core Course 3

Core Course 4

Year 1, Semester 2 Theme course 1

Theme course 2

NUCE 631 MSc in Nuclear

Year 2, Semester 1 Elective course 1

Elective course 2

NUCE 631 MSc in Nuclear

Year 2, Semester 2 NUCE 631 MSc in Nuclear


Year 1, Semester 1 Core course 1

Core course 2


Core course 4

Year 2, Semester 1 Theme course 1

Theme course 2

Year 2, Semester 2 Elective course 1

Elective course 2



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Msc byResearch in EngineeringProgram


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14.1 ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe MSc by Research in Engineering degree is awarded by

the University for independent investigation of a specialized

area in a particular Engineering discipline and the completion

of 10 credits of taught courses. Candidates for this degree

are supervised by experienced researchers and are expected

to demonstrate initiative in their approach and innovation

in their work. M.Sc. by Research in Engineering candidates

prepare and present a thesis on their chosen area. Research

may be undertaken in several topics corresponding to the

areas of focus identified by the University.

14.2 PROGRAM AIMThe aim of the M.Sc. by Research in Engineering

program is to produce graduates able to conduct research

independently at a high level of originality and quality.

14.3 PROGRAM GOALSThe goals of the M.Sc. by Research in Engineering

program are:

1. To provide graduates with specialization in their field

of study

2. To equip graduates with research skills and techniques

3. To equip graduates with research communication skills

4. To equip graduates with personal effectiveness skills

5. To produce graduates who will make substantial

contributions to academia, industry, business, and

the community.

6. To undertake and publish research that is relevant to

industry and business, and is highly regarded by the

international community.

14.4 PROGRAM OUTCOMESA student graduating with an M.Sc. by Research in

Engineering degree will be able to:

a. demonstrate a good level of understanding and


b. conduct independent investigation with rigor and

discrimination

c. demonstrate an appreciation of the relationship of the

area of his/her research to a wider field of knowledge

d. demonstrate a critical appreciation of the literature in


e. make a contribution to the body of knowledge in his/

her field of study

f. demonstrate an ability to appraise critically his/her

contribution in the context of his/her overall investigation

g. constructively defend his/her research outcomes

h. write clearly, accurately, cogently, and in a style


i. construct coherent arguments and articulate ideas

clearly to a range of audiences

j. demonstrate personal effectiveness and the capacity

to work independently


out in 4.1 apply for admission to the MSc by Research in



include electrical and computer engineering, computer

science, and information technology. Candidates with

degrees in other pertinent specializations may also be

considered. In such cases, candidates will be asked to




that they have the ability to carry out research effectively.

This will be assessed as follows:

– The student must submit a satisfactory initial progress

report three months after the first registration.

This report will be evaluated by the supervisor, the

Graduate Studies and Research Advisory Panel, and

the Graduate Studies Committee.

– The student must achieve a minimum TOEFL score



of registration.

– The candidate must submit an official GRE score in the

General Test by the end of the first semester

of registration.



14.6 PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The MSc by Research in Engineering is conducted by a

major research component and 10 credits of taught courses.

Overall the program is equivalent to 36 credit hours.

The taught courses component includes a course on

research methods (ENGR 695) as well as courses in

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advanced mathematics and engineering topics. The

advanced mathematics courses that students select from

include MATH 601 Engineering Mathematical Analysis,

MATH 602 Numerical Methods in Engineering, and MATH

603 Random Variables and Stochastic Processes. The

engineering courses will depend on the particular discipline

that the student selects to concentrate on during the

course of his/her studies. The academic advisor and the

Program Chair provide advice to the student about the

courses to enroll on to meet the taught course requirement

of the program. For the taught courses component of the

program students must maintain a minimum cumulative

GPA of 3 out 4.

The research component of the program is nearly ¾ of the

overall credit requirement of the program. The progress

of a student is assessed through a set of progress reports,

as outlined section 7.1, and a final thesis. The final

thesis must be successfully defended through viva voce

examination, as outlined in section 7.1, in order for the

student to meet the research requirement of the program.

14.7 STUDY PLAN

Typical study plans for full-time and part-time students

enrolled on the M.Sc. by Research in Engineering program




Year 1,

Semester 1

• Core course 1

• Core course 2

• ENGR 695 Seminar in

Research Methods

• ENGR 699 Engineering

Thesis

Year 1,

Semester 2

• Core course 3


Thesis

Year 2,

Semester 1


Thesis

Year 2,

Semester 2


Thesis


Year 1,

Semester 1

• Core course 1

• ECCE 695 Seminar in

Research Methods


Thesis

Year 1,

Semester 2

• Core course 2


Thesis

Year 2,

Semester 1

• Core course 3


Thesis

Year 2,

Semester 2


Thesis

Year 3,

Semester 1


Thesis

Year 3,

Semester 2


Thesis

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MA inInternational & Civil Security Program


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15.1 ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe 21st century combines the promise of great progress

with the resurgence of old dangers and the emergence

of new ones. Those dangers include terrorism, warfare,

weapons of mass destruction, and natural disasters.

Some of these dangers are rooted in technology, others

in society, and still others in nature itself. Attaining

the strategic vision of the UAE will require deep

understanding of those threats, and the knowledge and

skills to address them.

This unique Masters Program is being offered by Khalifa

University’s Institute of International and Civil Security

(IICS). The Institute’s mission is to become a leading

academic center for supporting research, teaching and

policy analysis in the field of security studies. In addition

to what takes place inside the classroom, the Institute

hosts speakers, workshops, and other events, and works

with other institutions – within government, academia,

and the private sector – to advance security research,

education, training, and policy-making.

15.2 PROGRAM GOALSThe goals of the program are:

1. To provide current and future security professionals

with sophisticated knowledge of the U.A.E., regional

and global security environment.

2. To provide current and future security professionals

with the skills to produce, analyze and apply security-

related research.

3. To apply higher education and research toward

enhancing U.A.E, regional, and international security.

15.3 PROGRAM OUTCOMESKnowledge OutcomesProgram graduates will have demonstrated:

a. Sophisticated knowledge of the international, national,

and regional security environment, to include the

relevant theories and history of conflict.

b. Sophisticated knowledge of natural and human caused

threats to international, national, regional, and civil

security.

c. An understanding of the relationships between

and within the different levels of government and

the private sector relative to international, national,

regional and civil security.

d. Sophisticated knowledge of offensive and defensive

technologies relevant to international, national,

regional, and civil security.

Skills OutcomesProgram graduates will have demonstrated:

e. The quantitative and qualitative research and analysis

skills needed to contribute to the security field as

practitioners, researchers and educators.

f. The written and verbal skills needed to effectively

communicate within the fields of international and civil

security.

g. The organizational skills needed to contribute to

the security field as practitioners, researchers and

educators.

h. The skills to apply appropriate technologies to support

national, international, and civil security.

Competencies:i. Our graduates will have the ability to integrate

and effectively utilize the theoretical frameworks,

knowledge, and skills necessary for contributing to

international, national, and civil security. A student

graduating with an M.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering will

be able to:

15.4 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe university general admission requirements apply for

admission to the MA in International and Civil Security

program.

The program will consider applicants from any area of

undergraduate specialization.





• The student must pass all first semester courses,

with a minimum pass grade of C in every course, and

achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.0.



IELTS score of 6.0) by the end of the first semester of

registration.



15.5 PROGRAM STRUCTURE15.5.1 Program ComponentsThe MA in International and Civil Security program is

equivalent to 36 credit-hours. The program consists of two

main components:

MA IN INTERNATIONAL ANDCIVIL SECURITY PROGRAM

• Taught Courses Component: The core coursework

is a common curriculum for all students that covers

the basic dimensions of both civil security and the

broader security context in which civil security

planning and policy must occur. It consists of four

courses which focus on the major aspects of security

including threats and hazards, terrorism, intelligence,

and governance. Each core course is three credits,

for a total of 12 credits. Upon completion of the core

coursework, students must take an additional four

courses in one of the advanced tracks:

– The Civil Security Track focuses on preparing

current and aspiring civil security professionals.

– The Regional Security Track focuses on preparing

current and aspiring policy analysts and senior

civilian and military officials.

Each track course is three credits, for a total of 12 credits.

• Master’s Thesis Component: Upon completion of the

advanced track, students will be required to write a

Master Thesis which makes an original contribution to

the field. The thesis will be based on original research,

supported with evidence from relevant secondary

sources. The Master Thesis is a 9 credit course.

Concurrently with the Masters Thesis, students

are required to register for a Thesis Workshop. This

workshop is designed to help M.A. students develop a

well-crafted Masters Thesis, sustaining their research

and writing agenda throughout the process, and

learning about the academic profession as a whole.

• The Thesis Workshop is intended to be an in depth

look at how the students’ particular theses will be

developed as well as an overall writing and support

group - keeping students in touch and on track while

they are writing up their thesis. As such, it is relatively

informal. There will be a short presentation at the

beginning of each session by the instructor, but the

bulk of the class will consist of students sharing

their theses, their problems, and their successes

for structured and constructive criticism. The Thesis

Workshop is a 3 credit course.

15.5.2 Number of Courses and Curricular Offerings• Core Coursework (4 courses, 12 credits)

– IICS 601: Introduction to International Relations

and Security Issues (3 credits) o IICS 602:

Introduction to Civil Security (3 credits)

– IICS 603: Social Science Research Methods (3

credits)

– IICS 604: Regional Security and the Terrorist

Threat (3 credits)

• Tracks: (4 courses, 12 credits)

Civil Security Track:Select at least TWO of the following:

– IICS 622: Technology and Civil Security (3 credits)

– IICS 624: Creating Integrated Civil Security (3

credits) o IICS 626: Comparative Civil Security

Systems(3 credits)

Select any TWO courses from those designated as

electives for your track (including the 3rd of the courses

listed above; IICS 622, IICS 624, or IICS 626)

Regional Security Track:Select at least TWO of the following:

– IICS 621: Technology and International Security

(3 credits)

– IICS 623: Regional Security Challenges and Policy

Options (3 credits)

– IICS 625: Globalization and Middle East Security

(3 credits)

Select any TWO courses from those designated as

electives for your track (including the 3rd of the courses

listed above; IICS 621, IICS 623, or IICS 625)

Electives* – IICS 645: Policy Analysis (3 credits)

– IICS 646: Intelligence and National Security

(3 credits)

– IICS 690: Civil Infrastructure Protection Design

(3 credits)

– IICS 691: Nuclear Security (3 credits)

– IICS 692: Computer and Network Security

(3 credits)

– IICS 693: Wireless Network and Mobile Security

(3 credits)

– IICS 694: Information Security Management

(3 credits)

* This list changes frequently as new electives are under

development at all times.

• Research Design and Thesis (2 courses, 12 credits

– IICS 698: Thesis Workshop (3 credits)

– IICS 699: Master’s Thesis (9 credits)

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PhD inEngineeringProgram


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16.1 ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe PhD in Engineering degree is awarded for candidates

who successfully complete the taught courses and

research components of the program. The students are

required to complete a program of advanced courses

in engineering. The students are also required to carry

out an independent investigation of a specialized area in

engineering. Candidates for this degree are supervised

by experienced researchers and are expected to

demonstrate initiative in their approach and innovation

in their work. Ph.D. Candidates prepare and present a

thesis on their chosen area. Research may be undertaken

in several topics corresponding to the areas of focus

identified by the University.

A candidate applying to the program may opt to apply for a

PhD in Engineering with a specialization in one of the areas

listed below or for an interdisciplinary PhD in Engineering

(i.e., with no one specialization).

– Aerospace Engineering

– Biomedical Engineering

– Electrical and Computer Engineering

– Mechanical Engineering

– Nuclear Engineering

– Robotics

16.2 PROGRAM AIMThe aim of the Ph.D. in Engineering program is to produce

graduates able to conduct research independently at the

highest level of originality and quality.

16.3 PROGRAM GOALSThe objectives of the program are to:

1. provide graduates with high specialization in their field

of study

2. equip graduates with research skills and techniques

3. equip graduates with research communication skills

4. equip graduates with research management skills

5. provide graduates with good understanding of the

research environment and its requirements

6. equip graduates with personal effectiveness skills

7. produce graduates who will make substantial

contributions to academia, industry, business, and

the community.

8. undertake and publish research that is relevant to

industry and business, and is highly regarded by the

international community.

16.4 PROGRAM OUTCOMESA student graduating with a Ph.D. in Engineering degree

will be able to:

a. demonstrate a high level of understanding and


b. conduct independent investigation with rigor and

discrimination

c. acquire and collate information through the effective

use of appropriate sources and equipment

d. show an appreciation of the relationship of the area of

his/her research to a wider field of knowledge

e. demonstrate a critical appreciation of the literature in


f. demonstrate an ability to recognize and validate

research problems

g. demonstrate an understanding of relevant research

methodologies and techniques and their appropriate

application to his/her research

h. apply effective research project management techniques

i. make a significant and original contribution to the body

of knowledge in his/her field of study

j. demonstrate an ability to appraise critically his/her

contribution in the context of his/her overall investigation

k. constructively defend his/her research outcomes

l. write clearly, accurately, cogently, and in a style


m. construct coherent arguments and articulate ideas

clearly to a range of audiences

n. show awareness of relevant research issues including

environmental, political, economical, social, copyright,

ethical, health and safety, exploitation of results, and

intellectual property rights

o. demonstrate personal effectiveness attributes

including initiative, motivation, flexibility, self-discipline,

self-reliance, and the capacity to work independently

16.5 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe university general admission requirements as set out in

4.1 apply for admission to the PhD in Engineering program.

A candidate applying to the program may opt to apply for a

PhD in Engineering with a specialization in one of the areas

listed below or for an interdisciplinary PhD in Engineering

(i.e., with no one specialization)

– Aerospace Engineering (AERO)

– Biomedical Engineering (BMED)

– Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECCE)

– Mechanical Engineering (MECH)

– Nuclear Engineering (NUCE)

– Robotics (ROBO)

PHD IN ENGINEERINGPROGRAM Each of the above specializations may set specific

constraints to be imposed on the discipline of the

candidate’s Master degree to be acceptable for admission

to the specialization. Disciplines acceptable for admission

to each specialization are listed below:

– Aerospace Engineering (AERO) Related Disciplines

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical/

Mechatronics Engineering, or Electrical and Computer

Engineering/Science.

– Biomedical Engineering (BMED) Related Disciplines Biomedical Engineering, Bio-engineering/science,

Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace/

Aeronautical Engineering, or Electrical and Computer

Engineering/Science.

– Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECCE) Related Disciplines Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Communication

Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Software

Engineering, Information Technology, Biomedical

Engineering, Nanotechnology and Integrated Systems,

Mechatronics, or Robotics.

– Mechanical Engineering (MECH) Related Disciplines Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace/

Aeronautical Engineering, Civil and Environmental

Engineering, Materials Engineering/Science, Nuclear

Engineering, or Industrial Systems Engineering.

– Nuclear Engineering (NUCE) Related Disciplines

Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical/Mechatronics

Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering,

Electrical and Computer Engineering/Science,

Chemical Engineering, Engineering/Medical Physics,

or Materials Engineering/Science.

– Robotics (ROBO) Related Disciplines Robotics, Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering,

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Biomedical

Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical and Computer

Engineering/Science, or Information Technology.

The list of disciplines related to a given specialization

is an indicative list rather than an exclusive/exhaustive

list. Candidates with Master degrees in other pertinent

disciplines may also be considered. In such cases,

candidates will be asked to submit course descriptions

along with their transcripts.

A candidate applying to be considered for an

interdisciplinary PhD in Engineering (i.e., with no one

specialization) must satisfy the admission requirements of

at least one of the specializations.

In addition, candidates must have sufficient prior

background to meet the prerequisites of the program.

In particular, candidates must have achieved a minimum

level of proficiency in mathematics in the form of a grade

of B or better in at least one graduate-level mathematics

course or an equivalent score on a university-administered

mathematics proficiency test.

16.6 PROGRAM STRUCTURE16.6.1 Program ComponentsThe Ph.D. in Engineering program consists of two main

components:

– Taught Courses Component: in this component, the

student is required to complete a program of

advanced study.

– Research Component: in this component, the student

is required to carry out an independent investigation of

a specialized area of engineering.

– For the award of the Ph.D. in Engineering degree, the

student must satisfy the following requirements:

– Courses: The student must satisfy the taught courses

requirements of the program.

– Research Proposal: In addition to satisfying the taught

courses requirements of the program, the student is

required to prepare a research proposal and pass a

research proposal examination before being allowed to

progress further on the program.

– Thesis: The student must then complete a thesis on

original research and defend it successfully in a viva

voce examination.

16.6.2 Number of Courses and Curricular OfferingsThe taught courses component of the program consists

of a minimum of 24 credit-hours at the doctorate level

(i.e. beyond master level) distributed as follows: 4 credit-

hours on Research Methods in Engineering (ENGR 701),

and 20 credit-hours of technical courses selected from an

approved list of electives. For a PhD in Engineering with

specialization in a given area, at least 12 credit-hours will

have to be selected from the themed list of electives for

that particular specialization.

• Core Courses (4 credits)

Course Code Course Name Credits

ENGR 701 Research Methods in

Engineering

4

• Technical Elective Courses (20 credits)


90 91

Aerospace Engineering (AERO)


AERO 701 Nonlinear Structural

Dynamics

4

AERO 701 Advanced Composite

Materials and Structures

4

AERO 701 Numerical Methods in

Aerofluids

4

AERO 704 Selected Topics in Aerospace

Engineering

4

Biomedical Engineering (BMED)


BMED 701 Biomolecular and Cellular

Engineering

4

BMED 702 Pathophysiology and

Augmentation of Human

Movement

4

BMED 703 Integrative Biosystems 4

BMED 704 Selected Topics in

Biomedical

4

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECCE)


ECCE 702 Advanced Digital

Communication

4

ECCE 703 Network and Information

Security

4

ECCE 704 Multimedia Communication

and Processing

4

ECCE 705 Advanced RF Circuit and

Amplifier Design

4

ECCE 707 Broadband and Wireless

Communications

4

ECCE 708 Distributed Computing 4

ECCE 709 Advanced Embedded

Systems Design

4

ECCE 710 Nanoelectronic Systems

Technology and Design

4

ECCE 711 Selected Topics in Electrical

and Computer Engineering

4

Mechanical Engineering (MECH)


MECH 701 Advanced Solid Mechanics 4

MECH 702 Advanced Thermal Systems

Design

4

MECH 703 Micromechanics of Materials 4

MECH 704 Selected Topics in

Mechanical Engineering

4

Nuclear Engineering (NUCE)


NUCE 701 Advanced Computational

Methods of Particle

Transport

4

NUCE 702 Environmental Protection,

Detection and Biokinetics

4

NUCE 703 Aging Management of

Nuclear Materials

4

NUCE 704 Selected Topics in Nuclear

Engineering

4

Robotics (ROBO)


ROBO 701 Control of Robotic Systems 4

ROBO 702 Cognitive Robotics 4

ROBO 703 Robotic Perception 4

ROBO 704 Selected Topics in Robotics 4

• Pre-Requisite Graduate Mathematics Courses (6 credits)

Students who do not satisfy the admission mathematics

requirement will need to select from the courses listed below.

Mathematics (MATH)


MATH 601 Engineering Mathematical

Analysis

3

MATH 602 Numerical Methods in

Engineering

3

MATH 603 Random Variables and

Stochastic Processes

3

16.7 STUDY PLAN

Typical study plans for full-time and part-time students

enrolled on the PhD. in Engineering program are shown

below. Each student is expected to select the courses in

consultation with her/his academic advisor.

PHD IN ENGINEERING PROGRAM


Year 1, Semester 1 ENGR 701 Research Methods in

Engineering

Core course 1

Core course 2


Core course 4

ENGR 799 PhD Research Thesis


ENGR 799 PhD Research Thesis

Year 2, Semester 2 ENGR 799 PhD Research Thesis




Year 1, Semester 1 • ENGR 701 Res. Meth. in Engr.

• Core course 1

Year 1, Semester 2 • Core course 2

• Core course 3


• ENGR 799 PhD Res. Thesis


• ENGR 799 PhD Res. Thesis

Year 3, Semester 1 • ENGR 799 PhD Res. Thesis







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GraduateCourse Descriptions


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17.1 GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

AERO 701 Nonlinear Structural Dynamics (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Graduate level course in advanced dynamics

is required; graduate level course in vibrations is

recommended; familiarity with Matlab and with numerical

integration of ordinary differential equations are required

Basics of linear vibrations: Single DOF free and forced

vibration, Lagrange’s equations and virtual work, Multi-

DOF vibrations and modal analysis, Proportional damping

models, Parametric excitation and stability. Development

of model nonlinear systems: Chain of oscillator models

with isolated or distributed nonlinearity, Oscillators with

geometric and inertial nonlinearity, Finite element beam

models with isolated nonlinearities. Nonlinear Response

Phenomena in Structural Vibratory Systems. Reduced

Order Modeling for Nonlinear Multi-DOF Systems.

Experimentation, data analysis, and simulation.

AERO 702 Advanced Composite Materials and Structures (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Graduate level course on Continuum

Mechanics and/or Elasticity

Introduction to fiber reinforced composites: applications:

past, present and future, review of stress and strain

concepts. Fibers and resin materials: types and properties.

Manufacturing techniques. Laminate and laminates:

micro-mechanical models, rule of mixtures, modeling of

the lamina, classical lamination theory (CLT). Analysis of

composite structures: beam, plate and shell modeling. Finite

element analysis of composite structures. Lamina strength,

Delamination, Fracture and failure. Sandwich composite

beam; cores and lamina face plates integration. Woven and

draped fabric composites. Multi-functional composites,

heat and electrical conductivity. Fundamental concepts and

principles of nanotechnology, nano-structured materials and

nano-composites. Methods in nanomechanics modeling

of nanocomposites. Experimental characterization of

composites and nanocomposites.

AERO 703 Numerical Methods in Aerofluids (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Proficiency in a computer programming

language (e.g. FORTRAN, C++, BASIC, etc), Graduate level

knowledge of incompressible and compressible viscous

fluid dynamics.

To provide students with the advanced background needed

to analyze, develop and implement algorithms for solution

of engineering flow problems over a wide range of Mach

numbers. Topics covered include Governing Equations,

Computational Grids, Discrete Modeling, Numerical

Solution of Elliptic Equations, Solution of 1-D, Unsteady

Parabolic and Hyperbolic Equations, Solution of the 2-D,

Unsteady Euler and Navier-Stokes Equations, and Boundary

Condition Treatment.

AERO 70 Selected Topics in Aerospace Engineering (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval of the

Program Chair

Selected topics in current research interests not

covered by other courses. Contents will be decided by

the instructor and approved by the Graduate Studies

Committee. The Course may be repeated once with

change of contents to earn a maximum of 8 credit-hours

BIOMEDICAL ENGINERING

BMED 600 Physiological Systems (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: BMED 331 Biotransport Phenomena and

BMED 341 Molecular and Cellular Physiology I

(or equivalent)

This course introduces human physiology to a wide range

of graduate students with diverse backgrounds and varying

biological experience. This course is designed to provide

students with the mechanism of body function, regulation

and a brief overview of anatomic structure. Course

content will include the basic physical and chemical laws,

homeostatic control of nervous system, musculoskeletal,

circulatory, and respiratory systems. In addition to the

foundation material, a related case study or research topic

will be discussed.

BMED 613 BioSignal Processing (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: BMED 352 Biomedical Systems and Signal

Processing, or ELCE 302 Signal Processing (or equivalent)

Application of signal processing and modeling techniques

in real world Bio signals (Electrocardiography (ECG),

Electromygraphy (EMG) and Electroencephalography

(EEG), Blood Pressure and heart Sound). MATLAB based

physiological experiments, analysis and demonstration.

BMED 652 Physiological Control Systems (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: BMED 352 Biomedical Systems and Signal

Processing, or ELCE 344 Feedback control system, or

ELCE 444 Digital control system (or equivalent)

This course will expose graduate students to the design

“secrets” of a variety of physiological control systems from

an engineering viewpoint. How states of “health” versus

“disease” can be explained in terms of physiological

control system function (or dysfunction) will be considered.

Examples of physiological control systems to be explored

include: control of muscle tone, posture and locomotion;

determinants and control of heart rate and blood pressure,

body temperature regulation, respiratory mechanics and

control, renal function and its regulation.

BMED 701 Biomolecular and Cellular Engineering(4-0-4)Prerequisite: Prior coursework and/or research

experience in molecular and/or cellular biology and in

engineering systems.

To provide advanced knowledge on methodologies for

manipulation and detection of molecular and cellular

events. To provide in depth knowledge in a specific area

of research (linked to the focus areas of the faculty).

To review and evaluate in-depth the primary literature

emphasizing the particular research area. Topics covered

include Cardiac Regeneration, Advanced Drug Delivery

Systems, Cytoskeletal mechanics, Strategies for

Genetic Engineering, Genome-wide association studies,

Cellular Microenvironment, and Microfluidics in Biology

and Medicine.

BMED 702 Pathophysiology and Augmentation of Human Movement (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Prior coursework and/or research experience in

human physiology and in systems engineering

To provide in-depth understanding of neural, locomotor

and cardiovascular systems in health and disease. To

provide in-depth analysis of pathophysiology of diseases

and trauma and their improvement through the use of

technology. Topics covered include Neuromechanics and

augmentation of human locomotion, Sensory prostheses for

diabetic neuropathies, Amputation and targeted reinervation,

Therapy after spinal-cord injury, Regaining motor control

after traumatic brain injury (TBI), Cardiovascular control for

diabetic neuropathies, and Respiratory control for diabetic

neuropathies and people with TBI.

BMED 703 Integrative Biosystems (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Prior course work and/or research experience

in human physiology and in systems engineering

To provide advanced knowledge of integrative biosystems

and emerging tools and approaches for modeling complex

systems and analyzing high dimension datasets found in

biology and medicine. Topics covered include Experimental

techniques, Bioinformatics and analysis of experimental

data, Computational models of molecular/cellular systems,

and Bioinformatics in drug discovery and development.

BMED 704 Selected Topics in Biomedical Engineering (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval of the

Program Chair





change of contents to earn a maximum of 8 credit-hours

ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

ECCE 610 Digital Signal Processing (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite:ELCE 302 Signal Processing (or equivalent)

The course covers Sampling, Aliasing, and Quantization.

Digital Filters: Design and Analysis of FIR and IIR Filters,

Complex Filters, State Space Representation, Adaptive

Filters, Optimal Filters, Non-Linear Filters. Fourier Analysis

and Processing: DFT, FFT, DCT, Spectral Analysis, FFT

Processing, Signal Segmentation. DSP Implementation:

Coefficients Truncation, Integer and Floating Point DSP

Systems, DSP Chips. DSP Applications.

ECCE 611 Advanced Digital Signal Processing (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: ECCE 610 Digital Signal Processing

(or equivalent)

Statistical Signal Processing; Adaptive Filtering; Time-

Frequency and Multi-Rate Signal Processing; Sensor

Array Processing

ECCE 612 Multimedia Processing (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: ECCE 610 Digital Signal Processing (or

equivalent)

Audio Processing: audio fundamentals, audio filtering and

effects, audio enhancement, Image Processing: image

fundamentals, image manipulation, image filtering, image

enhancement, quality assessment, Video Processing:

video fundamentals, video editing, video filtering, video

enhancement, scene analysis.

ECCE 620 Real-Time Embedded Systems (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: ELCE 332 Microprocessor Systems

(or equivalent)

The course covers the integrated hardware and software

aspects of embedded processor architectures, along

with advanced topics including real-time, resource/device

and memory management. Contemporary processors,

such as ARM microcontroller, will be focused on and

used in projects.

ECCE 621 Digital ASIC Design (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: ELCE 230 Digital Logic Design (or

equivalent)

ASIC design flow: role of HDL in ASIC design. HDL coding

style for synthesis. ASIC testing and testbench creation.

Clocking in ASIC design. ASIC libraries. Constraints for

GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS


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synthesis. Static timing analysis (STA), statistical timing

analysis and chip variation. Floorplaning. Place and Route

of ASICs. Parasitics, noise and cross talk. Chip filling and

metal filing. Timing closure and tapeout. Fault models, test

pattern generation and design for testability techniques.

The course will use state of the art EDA (Electronic Design

Automation) tools such as Cadence and Synopsys.

ECCE 622 RF and Mixed-Signal Circuits Design (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: ELCE 322 Electronic Circuits and Devices

(or equivalent)

The course covers most relevant topics in the design of

the RF receiver architectures in CMOS technology. It also

discusses issues related to the design of mixed-signal

circuits. This is addressed in the context of the common

wireless standards and modulation schemes.

ECCE 625 Digital Integrated Circuits Design (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: ELCE 230 Digital Logic (or equivalent) and

ELEC 322 Electronic Circuits and Devices (or equivalent)

Analysis and design of digital integrated circuits.

Fabrication processes, device characteristics, parasitic

effects static and dynamic digital circuits for logic and

memory functions. Process technology scaling and

challenges, emerging technology and its impact on digital

integrated circuits. Impact of process variation on circuit

behavior. Design building block of digital system including

memory, combinational, sequential, and IO. System

integration options (TSV, SOC, SOP). Noise and noise

sources in digital systems. Interconnect and its impact on

digital design performance, power, and area. Synchronous

and A synchronous design, clock generation and distribution.

The course will use state of the art EDA (Electronic Design

Automation) tools such as Cadence and Synopsys.

ECCE 630 Advanced Computer Networks (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: CMPE 324 Data Communications and

Networking or CMME 320 Communication Networks

(or equivalent)

Modern and popular computer network technologies,

protocols and services. Next Generation Networks,

Triple-play services, Grid and Cloud Computing networks,

Wireless ad-hoc networks. Performance analysis,

modeling and simulation of computer networks.

ECCE 631 Advanced Internet and Computing Paradigms (3-0-3)Pre-RequisiteCMPE 311 Java and Network Programming

(or equivalent), and CMPE 324 Data Communications and

Networking or CMME 320 Communication Networks

(or equivalent)

This course provides the students with more advanced

topics in the area of Internet computing and acquaint them

with the elements which are shaping the future of internet

and web technologies

ECCE 632 Modern Operating Systems (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: CMPE 312 Operating Systems

(or equivalent)

Design and structure of today’s operating systems,

Virtualization, Smartphone OSes. Advanced topics in

Operating Systems: Processes, Threads, Multiprocessor

and Real-Time Scheduling, Synchronization, Virtual

Memory, File Systems, Protection, and Security. Case

Studies of Linux and Windows 7.

ECCE 640 Communication Systems Design (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: CMME 302 Digital Communications I

(or equivalent)

This course covers the main concepts in digital data

transmission. The topics covered will provide the

student with thorough understanding of the algorithms

and techniques used to design digital transmitters and

receivers to a high degree of fidelity.

ECCE 641 Wireless Communications Systems (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: CMME 400 Wireless Communications

(or equivalent)

This course covers advanced topics in wireless

communication systems and communication theory.

A major focus of the course is on the design and

analysis of fundamental and emerging topics in wireless

communication systems, e.g., multiple-input-multiple-

output (MIMO), space-time-coding, and multi-user

communication systems. Further topics include, but not

limited to, capacity analysis of fading channels, diversity

techniques, adaptive modulation and coding, multicarrier

and orthogonal-frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM),

and cooperative communications.

ECCE 642 Broadband Communication Networks (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: CMME 320 Communication Networks

or equivalent)

This course introduces some fundamental as well as

advanced topics in wireless and wire-line communication

networks for voice, data, and multimedia. The course

considers pivotal topics to understand, design and analyze

state of the art broadband wireless and wire-line networks.

ECCE 643 Radar Systems (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: CMME 304 Information Theory (or

equivalent) and CMME 310 Applied Electromagnetics

(or equivalent)

This course covers the main concepts in radar systems

design, including the physical limitations, waveform

design and multimode scheduling, antenna scanning and

limitations of radar tracking. The topics covered will provide

the student with thorough understanding of the design and

evaluation of modern radar systems.


ECCE 694 Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: Will be specified according to the particular

topics offered under this course number

This course covers selected contemporary topics in

electrical and computer engineering. The topics will vary

from semester to semester depending on faculty availability

and student interests. Proposed course descriptions are

considered by the Department of Electrical and Computer

Engineering on an ad hoc basis and the course will be

offered according to demand. The proposed course

content will need to be approved by the Graduate Studies

Committee. The Course may be repeated once with change

of contents to earn a maximum of 6 credit hours.

ECCE 695 Seminar in Research Methods (1-0-0)Pre-Requisite: Graduate standing

This course introduces graduate students to research

methodologies and the process of formal inquiry in engineering

and applied sciences. It develops the skills necessary to read

and critically evaluate the research of others with emphasis

on contemporary issues. The course covers the process of

developing, documenting and presenting research proposals. It

also addresses codes of ethics in the engineering profession.

Finally, the course will provide suggestions and best practices

for success in graduate studies.

ECCE 699 Master’s Thesis (0-12-12)Pre-Requisite: Completion of MSc in ECE program core

courses, ECCE 695 Seminar in Research Methods, and

approval of the MSc in ECE program chair

In the Master’s Thesis, the student is required to

independently conduct original research under the

supervision of a full-time faculty advisor/s. The outcome

of the research work is disseminated by a thesis and

defended through a viva voce examination.

ECCE 702 Advanced Digital Communication (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Digital Communications 1 (CMME 302)

or equivalent

This course discusses the fundamental techniques used

in the physical layer of digital communication systems.

It is consisted from two parts: In the first part the main

topics are as follows: digital modulation, including complex

baseband representations, the concept of the signal

space, the design of modulation, optimum demodulation

and detection methods in AWGN channel, the channel

bandwidth requirements, signal design for band-limited

channels, differential and non-coherent modulation. The

second part deals with digital communications through

multipath fading channels, the evaluation of the error rate

performance of digital communication systems, diversity

techniques (including MIMO and OFDM techniques) and

Cooperative Communications

ECCE 703 Network and Information Security (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Computer Networks I (CMPE 322)

or equivalent

Secure Network Communication: Cryptographic algorithms,

Digital Certificates, PKI. Critical Network Security Services:

Entity Authentication and Access Control, Network Attacks,

Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems.

Security Protocols: IPsec, SSL, VPN, HTTPS. Application

Security: Popular application attacks and countermeasures

including Buffer Overflow, cross-site scripting. Protected

and unbreakable software. Database Security: vulnerability

assessment, SQL injection, auditing, encrypted databases.

Advanced Topics in Security: Cloud Security, Botnets,

Honeynets, SCADA security, Android Security.

ECCE 704 Multimedia Communication and Processing (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Digital Signal Processing or proof of

equivalence

Source Coding: definition and principles of source

coding and decoding. Audio Processing and Coding:

,audio restoration, audio compression: MPEG1/2/4,

AC3,audio and speech streaming. Image Processing and

Coding: image restoration, image compression: JPEG

and JPEG2000. Information hiding and watermarking

Video Processing and Coding: video fundamentals,

video motion analysis, video compression and standard

codecs: MPEG1/2/4, H.261/3/4, databases: indexing and

retrieval, MPEG7 Multimedia Communication: rate control,

scalability, transcoding, error resilience, Video signal over

packet networks, video traffic, priorities

ECCE 705 Advanced RF Circuit and Amplifier Design (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Filter Synthesis (ELCE 421) and Microwave

Circuits & Devices (ELCE 424), or equivalent

Power Gain: revision of S-parameters and Smith Charts,

power gain definitions, transducer gain and available power

gain. Constant gain circles. Unilateral and bilateral cases.

Stability: conditional and unconditional stability, stability

factor, stability circles, simultaneous conjugate match.

Broadband amplifier design: Fano’s limit, elementary

network synthesis, feedback techniques, balanced

amplifiers. Amplifier efficiency: definition of collector

efficiency and DC/RF conversion efficiency, introduction

to the nonlinear modeling of BJTs and MESFETs, high

efficiency topologies such as class E and F arrangements.

Low noise amplifier design: Noise temperature and noise

figure, noise figure circles, minimum noise figure. Practical

circuit design: Transistor biasing techniques, passive and

active biasing circuits. RF lumped components. Practical

LNA design showing a recommended design route and

constraints. Use of the HP-ADS software for schematic

capture, simulation and artwork generation. Circuit analysis,

linear and non-linear analysis, including circuit optimisation


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ECCE 707 Broadband Communication Systems (4-0-4)Prerequisite Digital Communications I (CMME 302) and

Wireless Communication (CMME 400), or proof

of equivalence

The course provides students with the latest advances

and developments in broadband communication

technologies and wireless/wired standards. Topics covered

include Advanced Single-Carrier and Multi-Carrier OFDM

transceivers, Advanced Multiple-Antenna Techniques,

Relaying and Cooperative Communications, Spectrum

Management, LTE-Advanced, Towards 5G, Wi-Fi, Wired

Standards, and Satellite communication standards.

ECCE 708 Distributed Computing (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Operating Systems (CMPE 312) and

Computer Networks I (CMPE 322) or equivalent

Introduction: motivation of distributed computing, network

and operating systems concepts, distributed systems

architectures, The Internet. Interprocess Communication:

message passing, primitive operations, data marshalling.

Socket APIs: Stream mode and datagram, Java socket,

secure sockets. Client-Server Computing: connection

and connectionless client-server, remote procedure

call, concurrent server, multithreading, mobile agents.

Distributed Objects: model, remote method invocation,

middleware. Service Discovery. Synchronization, Data

Replication, and Fault Tolerance. Global State and Snapshot

recording Algorithms. Peer-to-Peer Computing and Overlay

Graphs. Cloud Computing.

ECCE 709 Advanced Embedded Systems Design (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Microprocessor Systems (ELCE 322)

or equivalent

Modelling and Specification: Functional and non-

functional requirements, Common model of computation,

Specification languages, Internal representations. Analysis

and Estimation: Software performance estimation, System

performance analysis, Real-time system analysis, Power

estimation, Low power design issues. Codesign Issues:

Hardware/Software codesign and verification, Prototyping

and emulation, Reconfigurable platforms, Processors

architectures. Partitioning, Synthesis and Interfacing:

Basic partitioning issues, Co-Synthesis frameworks,

System-level partitioning, Interface generation, Memory

issues, Advanced interrupt issues. Application Software

and Operating Systems: Software design methods, Real-

time operating system (RTOS) services, Multitasking and

Concurrency, Advanced threading issues. System Aspects:

User interface considerations, Storage issues, System

connectivity, Safety critical systems, Embedded networks,

System security, Verification and validation issues, System

testing and quality assurance.

ECCE 710 Nanoelectronic Systems Technology and Design (4-0-4)

Prerequisite: Analog Integrated Circuits Design (ELCE 436)

or proof of equivalence

Semiconductor basics: revision of fundamental concepts,

i.e. band gap, p-n junction, recombination-generation

currents. Semiconductor Devices: bipolar, MOS,

memory technologies, Special devices. Nanoelectronics

Technology: Fabrication of micro/nano devices,

scaling, gate leakage, k-factor. Performance Issues in

Nanoelectronics: speed power issues, parallel processing,

power, power management strategies, extreme scaling.

Design Flow: Micro/Nano systems design flow, Computer

Aided Design tools, Hardware Descriptions Languages,

Synthesis techniques. Test and Verification: Fault models,

Test and Design for testability, Verification techniques.

ECCE 711 Selected Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval of the

Program Chair





change of contents to earn a maximum of 8 credit-hours.

ENGINEERING

ENGR 701 Research Methods in Engineering (4-0-4)Prerequisite: PhD standing

To provide sound knowledge and understanding of research

methodology and project management skills and their

application to engineering research and project development.

Topics covered include Aspects of PhD research, Critical

literature review, Citations and references, Technical writing,

Presentation skills, Software and Experimental Methods,

Modeling and Simulation Methods, Reliability and Validity

of Results, Analysis and Interpretation of Results, Project

management, and Professional issues in research.

ENGR 799 PhD Research Thesis (0-48-48)Prerequisite: ENGR 701 Research Methods in Engineering

and Approval of the PhD in Engineering Program Chair.

In the PhD Research Thesis, the student is required

to independently conduct original research under the




INFORMATION SECURITY

ISEC 601 Information Security Management (3-0-3)Prerequisites:

This course provides an introduction to the Information

Security Environment. Topics covered include the need


for information security, management techniques, tools

and applications. Security strategy, architecture, policy and

standards are also addressed together with security audits,

ethics and the law and regulatory issues.

ISEC 602 Introduction to Cryptography (3-0-3)Prerequisites:

This course provides an introduction to cryptography that

covers the history of classical and modern cryptography.

The topics covered include the cryptographic services

of authentication, data integrity, confidentiality and non-

repudiation. Also covered are cryptographic ciphers,

authentication and integrity algorithms, protocols, and

public key infrastructures.

ISEC 605 Web and E-Business Security (3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC 601, ISEC 602, ISEC 614,

Co-Requisite: ISEC 606

This course covers the topics of web server security,

content security and E-Business security, digital certificates

including identification techniques, certificate authorities

and code signing, E-Business continuity and the legal and

privacy issues of E-Business.

ISEC 606 Software and Database Security (3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC 601, ISEC 602, ISEC 614, ISEC 615

This course covers the topics of the fundamentals

of software security, Risk management frameworks,

penetration testing, security operations, enterprise security

measures, secure development cycles, access control and

authentication, secure database connectivity, database

auditing and encryption.

ISEC 607 Advanced Operating Systems (3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC 615

This course covers issues in operating system (OS)

design including Processes and Threads, Scheduling

goals, scheduling methods and security and scheduling,

Synchronization and Deadlocks, Virtual Memory, Atomic

Transactions, File Systems and Distributed Systems and

OS Security.

ISEC 608 E-Forensics and Computer Crime (3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC 601, ISEC 615

Co-Requisite: ISEC 607

This course covers the topics of computer crimes, security

awareness and the need for digital forensics. The course

also covers the topics of computer evidence, presenting

evidence in court, media forensics, the digital forensic

process, data analysis, mobile and real time forensics and

explores a number of the current digital forensic tools.

ISEC 609 Wireless Network and Mobile Security (3-0-3)

Prerequisites: ISEC 602 and ISEC 615

This course covers the fundamentals of security issues

related to wireless networks and mobile environments

such as WLAN, WPAN, GSM, 3G and ubiquitous network.

The students will not only need to identify sources of

security threats of mobile environment and evaluate

the strength of various existing security but also design

standard authentication and security mechanism for

wireless and mobile communication environments.

ISEC 610 Identity Management (3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC602

This course will give students an understanding and

the insight of the current standards, technologies, and

widely used approaches for Identity Management such

as IdM system and its life cycle. Also, students will

assess security risks involved in IdM systems and plan a

customized IdM system based on an enterprise need.

ISEC 611 Advanced Cryptography (3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC 602, ISEC 614, and ISEC 616

On this course students will learn advanced concepts

and techniques pertaining to Cryptography and data

security such as complexity of computation, block ciphers,

stream ciphers, cryptographic hash functions, public key

cryptography and quantum cryptography. The students

will evaluate strength and weakness of various security

protocols as well as standard authentication protocols for

real communication environments.

ISEC 612 Trusted Computing (3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC 615

The course provides students with an understanding of

the principles behind trusted computing and what it can

do to improve system and user security. Topics include:

Introduction to trusted computing. Trusted Computing

Technology. Direct Anonymous Attestation (DAA).

Single-Sign-On (SSO). Contemporary issues of Trusted

Computing. Future of Trusted Computing.

ISEC 613 M.Sc. in Information Security Thesis (12-0-12)Prerequisites: Completion of MSc in ISEC program core

courses and approval of the MSc in ISEC program chair.

Each student will undertake a major individual thesis

work in the area of Information Security. The student

will demonstrate a high level of understanding and

specialization in the thesis area by undertaking a specific

item of research. Each student will develop their project

schedule, technical writing, and technical presentation

skills by delivering three documentations and presentations

as follows: Thesis Proposal and Initial Presentation,

Progress Report and Interim Presentation, and Thesis and

Final Presentation

ISEC 614 Mathematics for Information Security (3-0-3)Prerequisites: None

On this course students will learn the basic definitions and


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theories of abstract algebra, number theory, probability and

statistics that are appropriate to the field of information security.

The students will be able to apply these basic mathematical

concepts of abstract algebra, number theory and probability to

the areas of information security and cryptography.

ISEC 615 Computer and Network Security (3-0-3)Prerequisites: None

This course provides the student with the concepts

of securing modern computer systems and networks

and knowledge of how to address common problems

that lead to computer and network insecurity. Topics

include: computer and network principles, authentication,

authorization, integrity, confidentiality, vulnerability

assessment and management, malicious code and threats,

firewalls and network security devices.

ISEC 616 Algebra for Cryptography (3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC 614

This course provides the student with notions of algebraic

structures to work in the field of Cryptology and Information

Assurance. Topics include: linear algebra, vector spaces,

group theory, field theory and primitive polynomials.

ISEC 617 Cryptanalysis (3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC 602, ISEC 614, and ISEC 616

This course provides the student with an understanding of

the vulnerabilities of cryptosystems and how to improve

system and user security. Topics include attacks on classic

ciphers, linear and differential cryptanalysis, fast correlation

attacks on stream ciphers, algebraic attacks on AES,

different factoring and discrete log algorithms and side

channel attacks.

ISEC 618 Cryptographic Algorithm Design (3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC 602, ISEC 614

This course provides the student with an understanding of

the cryptographic algorithms and their complexity analysis.

Topics include: computationally hard problems, Boolean

functions, elliptic curve cryptography implementations,

properties and constructions of hash functions and

quantum algorithms.

ISEC 619 Information and Coding Theory (3-0-3) Prerequisites: ISEC 602, ISEC 614, and ISEC 616

This course provides the student with a good

understanding of the Information Theoretic viewpoint and

its applications in Coding Theory. Topics include: entropy,

algorithms over binary finite fields, channel models,

coding theory.

ISEC 620 Cryptographic Hardware and Embedding(3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC 602


understanding of Cryptographic Hardware and Embedding.

Topics include: Digital system design with an overview

of VHDL, the basic building blocks of Cryptography,

mathematical preliminaries, the design of binary finite

field computation units, the implementation of hash

functions, block cipher hardware design and asymmetric

cryptographic hardware design.

ISEC 621 Hardware and System Architecture Security (3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC 602, ISEC 614, and ISEC 616 Co-

requisites: ISEC 611, ISEC 617, ISEC 620


understanding of hardware and system architecture

Security: hardware system architecture security. Topics

include: Bus security and integrated networks, Memory

Security, Side Channel Analysis, Fault Analysis, Physical

unclonable functions, Physical Isolation and the Red/

Black Architecture.

ISEC 622 Penetration Testing (3-0-3)Prerequisites: ISEC 615


understanding of penetration Testing (also referred to

as Ethical Hacking). The course covers all aspects of the

subject from ethics to social engineering and then the

methodologies and tools and techniques that can be

used. The course also addresses the capture of malicious

software and the reporting of the results.

INTERNATIONAL AND CIVIL SECURITY

IICS 601: Introduction to International Relations and Security Issues (3-0-3)Prerequisites: None

This course provides a broad overview of how international

security is studied and pursued. In doing so, students will

learn about contending views on the nature of security and

how it is best attained. They will be introduced to such

concepts as the national interest, geopolitics, dimensions

and measures of power, grand strategy, the changing

nature of war, the security dilemma, deterrence, offense

and defense, alliances, security regimes, the role of small

states, the role of civil security, economics and security,

belief systems and security, and security and human

welfare. Finally, the course will survey major threats to

international and regional security, including emerging

threats and possible responses.

IICS 602: Introduction to Civil Security (3-0-3)Prerequisites: None

This course explores the human and natural caused

hazards, the threats they pose to society and the global

community, and current approaches to organizing the

efforts of all levels of government and the private sector to

meet the challenges of the emerging regional and global

security environment.


IICS 603: Social Science Research Methods (3-0-3)Prerequisites: None

The purpose of this class is to provide students with the

foundations to successfully conduct research and analysis

in the social sciences, including international studies and

civil security. The course will also provide students with

practical skills in research and writing that they can apply

to professional activities after graduation. Both qualitative

and quantitative methods of social science inquiry are

introduced.

IICS 604: Regional Security and the Terrorist Threat (3-0-3)Prerequisites: None

This course introduces students to the violent extremism

since the early 20th century, looking first at such European

based movement as Fascism, Nazism and Communism.

The course then turn to a worldwide survey of violent

extremist movements that emerged in the post-World

War II era. After examining these movements and groups,

the course moves to an exploration of different theories

that attempt to explain the phenomenon of terrorism. The

remainder of the course focuses specifically on Islamist

extremism, looking at the emergence of radical Islamism

in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan. The focus will

be on al-Qaeda, with an examination of its origins, its

justifications for its actions, and the international effort

to bring an end to its activities. That counterterrorism

effort involves a spectrum of responses that will be

explored: intelligence, military action, law enforcement,

economic operations, and information warfare. In Iraq

and Afghanistan, counter-terrorism was also closely

linked to counter-insurgency, which evolved into the

currently prevailing Petreus Doctrine. After looking at

counterterrorism, the course concludes with a look at

strategy that seeks to end terror primarily by eliminating its

root causes. Students, having evaluated the spectrum of

possible causes and response to Islamist extremism, will

develop a UAE 2030 counterterrorism strategy.

IICS 621: Technology and International SecurityPrerequisites: none

Technology influences security and globalization in

comprehensive political and economic terms. The problem,

however, is that the nature of the relationship between

technology and security is unclear, especially during

times of rapid and pervasive technological change. The

purpose of this seminar is to explore the ways in which

technology influences international security by examining

its political, economic, and strategic implications. This

seminar begins by examining technologies that shaped

security in the 20th century, and then shifts the discussion

to how contemporary technologies are influencing political,

economic, and military security in the 21st century.

IICS 622: Technology and Civil SecurityPrerequisites: none

Technology is pervasive in all aspects of civil security.

This course will examine technology as a threat, hazard,

vulnerability, and asset. The course will also examine

current initiatives, policies and programs to mitigate the

negative aspects of technology and how technology is

used to improve the civil security of the public and private

sectors of the UAE and the GCC.

IICS 623: Regional Security Challenges and Policy Options (3-0-3)Prerequisites: IICS 601

This course will introduce the student to current conflicts

in the Middle East/Arabian Gulf. Understanding current

conflicts requires historical context, and the course will

begin with an overview of the region’s history since the

end of World War I and the collapse of the Ottoman

Empire. The course will then turn to look at four specific

conflicts: the conflict over Israel; internal conflict and

instability in Lebanon; Iraq from the war with Iran until

the present; and the implications of Iran’s resurgence as

a regional power. All of those conflicts are shaped by a

variety of material factors, including military power and

technology; great power intervention; globalization and

economic development; geography and natural resources;

and demography and migration. After reviewing those

factors, the course will look at the ideational factors

(politics, ideology, and religion) shaping regional conflict.

Finally, The course will look at proposed solutions, both in

terms of diplomatic approaches to specific conflicts, and

broader efforts to address the roots of regional (and global)

conflict. For all of these conflicts, the role and perspective

of the UAE and other Gulf states will be considered.

IICS 624: Creating Integrated Civil Security (3-0-3)Prerequisites: IICS 602

Civil security depends on the integration of all levels of

government and society in all elements of civil security.

This course examines the roles, responsibilities, and

capabilities of the key stakeholders in civil security and the

challenges and methodologies for integrating their efforts.

IICS 625: Globalization and Middle East Security (3-0-3)Prerequisite: IICS 601

Developments in the UAE, the Arabian Gulf, and the

broader Middle East occur in the context of deepening

global integration, a phenomenon, generally referred to

as “globalization.” This course builds on its prerequisite,

IICS 601, and looks in depth at how globalization is

reshaping the security environment for the UAE and the

region, including: deepening economic interdependence,

the revolutionary integration of global media and

information systems, the global diffusion of weapons

technologies, the global reach of terrorist groups, and the

creation of a global labor force. These factors and trends


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are examined in terms of their impact on the regional

balance of interstate power, the reshaping of power within

states, political extremism, social stability, terrorism and

counterterrorism, and, overall, the challenges confronting

domestic and regional security. At the beginning of the

course, the class will read the Abu Dhabi 2030 Plan and

other future visions of prosperity in a context of peace.

The term paper will represent an exploration—in light of

the factors listed above—on how best to secure the future

security and prosperity of the UAE and the region.

IICS 626: Comparative Civil Security Systems (3-0-3)Prerequisite: IICS 602

We live in a rapidly changing security environment largely

defined by both natural and human caused disasters. The

course will examine and compare historic and current

national initiatives to protect our societies in this evolving

threat/hazard environment. Through this course, students

will gain insights into the factors that shape national and

international civil security and disaster preparedness,

prevention, response and recovery and examine the

intended and unintended consequences of these efforts.

IICS 645: Policy Analysis (3-0-3)Prerequisite: IICS 601 or IICS 602

The purpose of this class is to provide students with the

foundations to successfully conduct research and analysis

in policy-related topics, including international studies

and civil security. Methods of analysis are explored in the

context of the policy-making process. The set of “policy

options” arises from the complicated interactions among

actors in the policy process. The course will ask how policy

problems and solutions can be framed differently, looking

at a variety of case studies.

IICS 646: Intelligence and National Security (3-0-3)Prerequisites: None

Intelligence is a critical element of national and civil

security. The course examines the role of intelligence

in national policy and decision-making, the intelligence

process, and practical challenges of national intelligence

efforts.

IICS 690: Civil Infrastructure Protection Design (3-0-3)Prerequisite: IICS 601 or IICS 602, Engineering or Science

Background

Asses the key elements of civil infrastructure protection

design, including: Threat and Hazard Assessment;

Conventional and Nuclear Environments; Conventional

and Nuclear Loads on Structures; Behavior of Structural

Elements; Dynamic Response and Analysis; Connections,

Openings, Interfaces, and Internal Shock; and Structural

Systems-Behavior and Design Philosophy.

IICS 691: Nuclear Security (3-0-3)Prerequisite: IICS 601 or IICS 602, Engineering or Science

Background

Assesses the key elements of nuclear security, including:

safeguards and nonproliferation, safeguards principles

and logistics, nuclear materials accountancy methods,

accountancy and verification measurements, and

international nuclear law and the Middle East context.

IICS 692: Computer and Network Security (3-0-3)Prerequisite: IICS 601 or IICS 602, Engineering or Science

Background

Assesses the foundations of computer and network

security, including: identification and authentication,

access control, vulnerability assessment and management,

malicious codes, foundations of network security, network-

based threats and attacks, security services and security

mechanism, and network security devices and firewalls.

IICS 693: Wireless Network and Mobile Security (3-0-3)Prerequisite: IICS 692

This course presents information on wireless networks

and mobile security, including: Wireless security threats,

wireless LAN technology, wireless PAN security, mobile

security fundamentals, third generation security, E- and

M-commerce security.

IICS 694: Information Security Management (3-0-3)Prerequisite: IICS 601 or IICS 602, Engineering or Science

Background

This course presents the fundamental principles and

practices used in the management of information security,

including: the need for information security management,

management techniques, management tools and

applications, security strategy, policy and standards,

building IT security architecture.

IICS 698: Thesis Workshop (3-0-3)Prerequisite: Completion of all IICS core and track

coursework

This workshop is designed to help MA students develop

a well-crafted Master’s Thesis, sustain their research

and writing agenda throughout the dissertation process,

and learn about the academic profession as a whole.

This class requires a high level of student interaction and

engagement.

IICS 699: Master’s Thesis (1-0-9)Prerequisite: Completion of all core and track IICS

coursework Corequisites: IICS698

The Master’s Thesis is a piece of original research and

writing by the student on a problem of importance in the

field of International and Civil Security. The thesis displays

the methodological and analytical skills of the student and

their ability to engage in rigorous research and writing.

The end result should be a document of publishable

quality which is useful to the field of study. The goal is for

the student to learn skills, which he/she may utilize after


graduation in professional duties or as a researcher.

MATHEMATICS

MATH 601: Engineering Mathematical Analysis (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MATH 211 Linear Algebra and Differential

Equations, (or equivalent)

Introductory graduate level course in engineering

mathematical analysis. Review of vector calculus and linear

algebra; solution of ordinary differential equations; special

functions; partial differential equations of engineering

physics: linear elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic PDE’s

governing heat transfer, electromagnetic, and vibratory

phenomena; Eigen function expansions

MATH 602: Numerical Methods in Engineering (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MATH 211 Linear Algebra and Differential

Equations, (or equivalent)

Introductory graduate level course in numerical methods

in engineering. Numerical integration for initial value

problems; finite difference methods; linear algebra;

optimization; and the finite element method.

MATH 603: Random Variables and Stochastic Processes (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MATH 311 Probability and Statistics with

Discrete Mathematics, (or equivalent)

Random variables, vectors, and processes, statistical

detection and classification, principles of parameter

estimation, biased and unbiased estimators, Cramer-Rao

inequality, minimum variance and unbiased estimates,

expectation as estimation, Correlation and linear

estimation, linear filtering of random processes, discrete

time linear models, moving-average and autoregressive

processes, discrete time Gauss–Markov process,

Maximum likelihood (ML) estimation, Fourier analysis,

correlation and coherence, spectral analysis of random

signals.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MECH 601Advanced Thermodynamics (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MECH 340 Thermodynamics (or equivalent)

This course provides a strong basis in the fundamentals

of classical and statistical thermodynamics. The covered

topics include: Availability and Exergy analysis, Maxwell

relations and thermodynamic properties, Psychrometrics,

kinetic theory of gases, and an introduction to statistical

thermodynamics.

MECH 602 Advanced Fluid Mechanics (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MECH 335 Fluid Mechanics (or equivalent)

To introduce advanced concepts of fluids and fluid

mechanics, and enable the students to solve more practical

engineering problems in fluid motion. This course will

cover the formulation of the fluid flow problem, friction,

viscous flow, boundary layer theory, transition, and

incompressible and compressible flow.

MECH 603 Advanced Dynamics (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: AERO/MECH 201 Dynamics (or equivalent)

and MATH 211 Linear Algebra (or equivalent)

Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies using Newtonian

and variational methods of mechanics. Gyroscopic

mechanics, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics,

applications.

MECH 604 Introduction to Continuum Mechanics (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MECH 421 Mechanics of Deformable Solids

(or equivalent)

The course presents an introduction to the mechanics of

continuous media, including solids and fluids. It provides

the students with the mathematical background required to

derive the equations of motion for solid and fluid continua

in compliance with the conservation principles.

MECH 605 Advanced Heat Transfer (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: 341 Heat Transfer (or equivalent)

Rigorous review of conductive, convective and radiative

heat transfer with a short extension to mass transport.

Thermal conductivity and mechanisms of energy transport.

Differential and integral form of the energy conservation

equation. Impulsive and unsteady non-isothermal flows.

Energy transport in turbulent flows. Radiation transport

with emphasis on participating media. Brief reference to

the similarities between heat and mass transfer.

MECH 610 Micro/Nanotechnology and Applications (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MECH 325 Engineering Materials (or

equivalent), MECH 225 Mechanics of Solids (or equivalent),

and MECH 335 Fluid Mechanics (or equivalent)

This course will give an advanced survey to different

aspects of active research in micro and nanotechnology,

covering the broad area of science in micro- and nano-scale

materials. Introduction to micromachining, fundamental

properties of micro and nanotechnology such as,

mechanical, electronic, magnetic, optical, and biochemical

properties will be covered.

MECH 611 Energy Systems and Energy Conversions (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MECH 240 Thermodynamics (or equivalent),

MECH 335 Fluid mechanics (or equivalent), and MECH 443

Heat Transfer (or equivalent)

This is a graduate level course designed to give students

an overview of conventional and non-conventional energy

conversion techniques. Basic background, terminology,

and fundamentals of energy conversion are introduced.

Current and emerging technologies for production of


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thermal, mechanical, and electrical energy are discussed;

topics include fossil and nuclear fuels, solar energy, wind

energy, fuel cells, and energy storage.

MECH 612 Control System Theory and Design (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MECH 350 (or equivalent)

This is a fundamental graduate course on the modern

theory of dynamical systems and control. It builds on

an introductory undergraduate course in control and

emphasizes state-space techniques for the analysis of

dynamical systems and the synthesis of control laws

meeting given design specifications.

MECH 614 Advanced Manufacturing Processes (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MECH 270 (or equivalent)

This is an advanced course in manufacturing processes

where a survey of important manufacturing processes

is presented. The course will also cover fundamentals

of machining, advanced machining processes and

microelectronics fabrication, rapid prototyping, tribology,

and some competitive aspects in manufacturing.

MECH 621 Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MECH 225 Mechanics of Solids (or

equivalent) and MECH 420 Materials Strength and Fracture

(or equivalent)

This is an advanced course in fatigue and fracture of

engineering material with in-depth presentations on

fatigue, linear elastic fracture mechanics, damage

modeling, life prediction methods. It also covers fatigue

fracture of composites, as well as emerging new

engineering materials such as nanocomposites.

MECH 694 Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: Will be specified according to the particular

topics offered under this course number

This course covers selected contemporary topics in

mechanical engineering. The topics will vary from

semester to semester depending on faculty availability

and student interests. Proposed course descriptions are

considered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering

on an ad hoc basis and the course will be offered according

to demand. The proposed course content will need to be

approved by the Graduate Studies Committee. The Course

may be repeated once with change of contents to earn a

maximum of 6 credit hours.

MECH 695 Seminar in Research Methods (1-0-0)Pre-Requisite: Graduate standing

This course introduces graduate students to research

methodologies and the process of formal inquiry in

engineering and applied sciences. It develops the skills

necessary to read and critically evaluate the research

of others with emphasis on contemporary issues. The

course covers the process of developing, documenting and

presenting research proposals. It also addresses codes of

ethics in the engineering profession. Finally, the course

will provide suggestions and best practices for success in

graduate studies.

MECH 699 Master’s Thesis (0-12-12)Pre-Requisite: Completion of MSc in ME program core

courses, MECH 695 Seminar in Research Methods, and

approval of the MSc in ME program chair

In the Master’s Thesis, the student is required to

independently conduct original research under the




MECH 701 Advanced Solid Mechanics (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Mechanics of Deformable Solids (MECH 421),

or proof of equivalence

To provide students with the mathematical background

needed to derive and solve mathematical relations

governing the deformation of solid bodies, and to

apply these equations to the analysis of engineering

problems involving assemblies of solid bodies using

programming and advanced numerical techniques.

Topics include Tensor algebra, Stress, Strain and

deformation, Conservation principles, The second

principle of thermodynamic, Thermodynamic potentials,

Constitutive equations for deformable solids, Integration

algorithms for rate-independent plasticity, Linearization

of the constitutive equations for elastoplasticity,

Operator splits in elastoplasticity, Finite element

implementation of constitutive equations, Objective

integration for elastoplastic equations in rate form, Noise

and dissipation in mechanical systems, and Nanoscale

mechanical resonators.

MECH 702 Advanced Thermal Systems Design (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Heat Transfer (MECH 341) and

Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer Lab (MECH 440), or

proof of equivalence

To provide students a comprehensive and rigorous

introduction to thermal system design from a

contemporary perspective and includes the latest

methodologies for the design of thermal systems. Topics

covered include Introduction to Thermal System Design,

Thermodynamics, Modeling, and Design Analysis, Exergy

Analysis, Heat Transfer, Modeling, and Design Analysis,

Applications with Heat and Fluid Flow, Applications with

Thermodynamics and Heat and Fluid Flow, Economic

Analysis, Thermoeconomic Analysis and Evaluation, and

Thermoeconomic Optimization.

MECH 703 Micromechanics of Materials (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Materials: Strength and Fracture (MECH 420)

and Mechanics of Deformable Solids (MECH 421), or proof


of equivalence

To provide students with the knowledge of

micromechanisms of materials at the atomic, single-

crystal, and polycrystal levels and their use in explaining

the deformation and failure characteristics of materials;

Specifically master the subjects of elastic deformation,

dislocation mechanics, plastic deformation and

strengthening mechanisms, as well as fracture mechanics

and fracture mechanisms, fatigue, and creep; design

criteria. Topics covered include Elastic and thermal

properties of heterogeneous materials, Micromechanics

of failure/damage, Dislocation theory, Toughening

mechanisms, Phase transformations, and Current research

topics in mechanics of materials.

MECH 704 Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval of the

Program Chair






NUCLEAR ENGINEERING

NUCE301 Radiation Science and Health Physics (3-0-3)Pre-Requisites: PHYS 102 General Physics II or equivalent;

MATH 206 Differential Equations and Applications or

equivalent

Co-Requisites: NUCE302 Applied Mathematics for Nuclear

Engineering (only required if it is to replace the pre-

requisite of MATH 206)

This course provide students with a thorough

understanding of nuclear and radiation science, including

radiation shielding, as a foundation to understanding the

theoretical and practical aspects of radiological protection

and a working knowledge of radiation protection legislation.

Topics include Introduction to Atomic and nuclear; Nuclear

physics; Radioactivity; Nuclear reactions; Interaction of

radiation with matter; Radiation detection; Introduction to

radiological protection; radiation dose, legislation; External

dosimetry; Radiation monitoring; Personal dosimetry;

Accident response.

NUCE 302 Applied Mathematics for Nuclear Engineering (3-0-3)Pre-Requisites: MATH 106 Calculus II or equivalent; MATH

204 Linear Algebra or equivalent

This course recaps some of the undergraduate

mathematics materials relevant to the advanced

graduate courses. Furthermore, basic introductory

material for the numerical analysis will be also provided

to the students. Topics include Differentiation &

Integration; Ordinary Differential Equation; Vector

Calculus; Partial Differential Equation; Introduction to

Numerical Analysis; Probability; Statistics.

NUCE 303 Engineering Principles for Nuclear Engineering (3-0-3)Pre-Requisites: PHYS 101 General Physics or equivalent;

MATH 201 Calculus III or equivalent

Co-Requisites: NUCE 302 Applied Mathematics for Nuclear

Engineering (only required if it is to replace the pre-

requisite of MATH 201)

The course provides students with a thorough

understanding of principles of various engineering

concepts. Topics include Review of Classical Mechanics;

Review of Solid Mechanics; Materials Fundamental;

Deformation and mechanical properties; Review on

Thermodynamics; Fluid Properties and Thermodynamic

Devices; Three Modes of heat transfer; Introduction to

turbulent flow.

NUCE401 Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Physics(3-0-3)Pre-Requisites: MECH 341 Heat Transfer or equivalent

Co-Requisites: NUCE 301 Radiation Science and Health

Physics or equivalent; NUCE 303 Engineering Principles

for Nuclear Engineering (only required if it is to replace the

pre-requisite of MECH 341)

The course provides the students with the basic

understanding of nuclear reactor physics and the

fundamental principles and practical applications related to

the utilization of nuclear energy from fission. Topics include

Introduction to Nuclear Reactors, Power Plant System

and Components; Neutron Interactions; Fission Reaction;

Nuclear Reactors; Neutron Diffusion; Reactor Theory;

Kinetics; Multimedia Exercises.

NUCE 601 Thermal Hydraulics in Nuclear Systems(3-0-3)Prerequisites: NUCE 302, NUCE303, NUCE 401 or

equivalent

This course provides the basic principles of nuclear

system thermal hydraulics, and cover from advanced

single phase fluid mechanics and heat transfer relevant

to nuclear system to basic two phase flow principles and

modeling. Topics include thermal hydraulic characteristics

of power reactors, thermal design principles, reactor

heat generation, thermodynamics of nuclear energy

conversion, thermal analysis of fuel elements, review of

single phase flow, transport equations for two phase flow,

two phase flow dynamics, two phase heat transfer, single

channel analysis.

NUCE 602 Nuclear Materials, Structural Integrity and Chemistry (3-0-3)


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Prerequisites: NUCE303 or equivalent

This course provides an understanding of the materials

behaviors in nuclear power plant environments including

identification of the key aging mechanisms of alloys and

components in relation to the operating environments;

How to assess the integrity of key components using

fracture mechanics; An understanding of the role of

water chemistry in managing the materials aging on light

water reactors. Topics include failure of materials and

structures, micro-structural aspects of failure, corrosion,

environmentally assisted cracking, low allow steels,

stainless steels, nickel alloys, non-destructive evaluation,

fracture mechanics, flaw analysis, PWR primary water

chemistry and secondary system chemistry.

NUCE 603 Nuclear Reactor Theory (3-0-3)Prerequisites: NUCE301, NUCE401 or equivalent

This course provides a principled understanding of the

reactor physics theory and practice involved in the design

of nuclear reactors and applications in related areas.

Topics include neutron transport, numerical solutions

of the diffusion equation, multi- group diffusion theory,

the treatment of resonance, reactor kinetics including

numerical exercises, elements of the Monte Carlo method

in reactor analysis and modeling exercises using various

reactor codes.

NUCE 604 Radiation Measurements and Applications (2-0-2)Prerequisites: NUCE301, NUCE401 or equivalent.

This course provides with a theoretical understanding

of radiation detection and measurements and its

applications in measurements and analysis. Topics

include a review of radiation interactions and the physical

principles of detection and measurements, pulse

processing electronics, uncertainty and error analysis in

measurements, gas filled detectors, scintillation detectors,

semiconductor detector principles, Ge and Si detectors in

spectroscopy, neutron detectors, applications in reactor

instrumentation, dosimetry, security and safeguards and

neutron activation analysis.

NUCE 605 Radiation Measurements and Applications Laboratory (0-3-1)Prerequisites: NUCE301, NUCE401 or equivalent. Co-

requisite: NUCE604

This course provides a practical ability in radiation detection

and measurements and the application of techniques to

specific requirements in the nuclear related industries. The

course consists of 7 three hour laboratory classes with

associated time to produce structured laboratory reports.

Labs I and II cover electronics and pulse analysis, detector

and radiation characteristics, and counting statistics. Lab

III covers gamma- ray spectroscopy with NaI(Tl) detectors.

Lab IV covers alpha and beta spectroscopy with Si charged

particle detectors. Lab V covers high resolution gamma

spectroscopy using HPGe detectors. Lab VI covers neutron

detection instrumentation and gamma discrimination and

Lav VII covers neutron activation analysis.

NUCE 611 Nuclear Systems Design and Analysis (3-0-3)Prerequisites: NUCE601, NUCE602, NUCE603, NUCE604,

and NUCE605

Co-requisite: NUCE612

This course provides the fundamentals of nuclear systems

design, including design aspects of critical individual

components as well as the balance of plant and to provide

the basis for analysis on thermodynamic principles. Topics

include a review of engineering design principles, the

design and analysis of reactor cores, the steam generators,

the pressurizer, the coolant pumps, the turbine and finally,

the design and analysis of the balance of plant.

NUCE 612 Nuclear Safety and Probabilistic Safety Assessment (3-0-3)Prerequisites: NUCE601, NUCE602, NUCE603, NUCE604,

and NUCE605


This course provides sufficient knowledge of the

requirements and principles of nuclear safety regulation

and safety justification to ensure safe operation and

supervision of the reactor plant and provide advice

to Management. The course also provides the basic

requirements of a Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA),

and to perform, and interpret the results of Level 2 and

Level 3 Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) for a reactor

plant. The course covers all aspects of the Safety Analysis

Report (SAR), regulation and licensing, HAZID, FEMA,

HAZOP, reliability and risk analysis, PSA Level 2 and 3.

NUCE 613 Nuclear Fuel Cycle (3-0-3)Prerequisites: NUCE601, NUCE602, NUCE603, NUCE604,

and NUCE605


This course provides the main facts of the nuclear fuel

cycles and to cover the entire range of processes from

ore in the ground to recycled products and wastes ready

for final disposal . Topics cover an overview of the fuel

cycle, nuclear fuel resources, mining and milling of

uranium ore, isotopic enrichment, uranium conversion

and fuel fabrication, sources of radiation from fuel,

classification of radioactive waste, transport and storage

of spent fuel, reprocessing and recyclingo f irradiated fuel,

treatment of low and high level waste, decontamination

and decommissioning, environmental impact of nuclear

reactors and the economics of the fuel cycle.

NUCE 614 Nuclear Security and Safeguards (3-0-3)Prerequisites: NUCE601, NUCE602, NUCE603, NUCE604,

and NUCE605



This course provides the key elements of nuclear security,

safeguards and non proliferation, including describing the

logistics, accountancy methodologies and protocols in this

subject area. Topics include an overview of the subject

area, the principles and logistics of safeguards, nuclear

materials accountancy, accountancy and verification

measurements, integrated safeguards (protocols,

cyber security etc), international nuclear law, statistical

accountancy, analytical methods, the middle east context

and applications of security and safeguards.

NUCE 621 Nuclear Instrumentation and Control (3-0-3)Prerequisites: NUCE601, NUCE602, NUCE603, NUCE604,

and NUCE605

This course provides an understanding of the design

and analysis of nuclear power plant instrumentation and

control systems with the knowledge on instrumentation

and sensor theory and various process control techniques

.nuclear power plant protection systems. Topics include

an overview of I&C, static and dynamic characteristics of

I&C, fundamentals of signal processing, fundamentals of

sensors, modern control theory, lead and lag compensators

and PID controls, fundamentals of nuclear reactor

dynamics and control, I&C systems, nuclear power plant

instrumentation and control systems and nuclear power

plant protection systems.

NUCE 622 Advanced Thermal Hydraulics (3-0-3)Prerequisites: NUCE601, NUCE602, NUCE603, NUCE604,

and NUCE605

This course provides sufficient background on flow

regimes and heat transfer for single and multi-phase flows,

the modeling approaches used, empirical treatments

for two- phase flows and sources of errors in numerical

predictions. The computer laboratories allow for the

student to apply the theory part and to gain hands on how

to produce meaningful results with existing commercial

codes by following the correct steps in Pre- processing,

computation, Post-processing and results analysis.

NUCE 623 Radiological Environmental Impact Assessment (3-0-3)Prerequisites: NUCE601, NUCE602, NUCE603, NUCE604,

and NUCE605

This course provides a an overview of the regulatory

requirements applicable to radioactive discharges and

associated Radiological Environmental Impact Assessment

(REIA), an understanding of the physical and chemical

processes which determine the behavior of radionuclides

released into the environment and experience in the

application of state- of-the art methodologies for REIA.

Topics include guidelines, exposure, dispersion and

migration of radioonuclides, radiation pathways and

environmental pathway modeling.

NUCE 624 Radiation Damage and Nuclear Fuels (3-0-3)Prerequisites: NUCE601, NUCE602, NUCE603, NUCE604,

and NUCE605

This course provides the knowledge on the characteristics

of various type of fuels and their required properties, an

understand the fundamentals of radiation damage and

their effects on the changes of the materials properties

through the interaction of various defects generated by

irradiation, identification of the key damage mechanisms

of oxide nuclear fuels and zircalloy cladding in water

reactor environments and knowhow to assess the

integrity of nuclear fuel affected by the various damage

mechanisms. Topics include overview on types of nuclear

fuel, basics of radiation damage, ion interactions with

solids, displacement cascades, point defect characteristics,

multi-dimensional defects in solids, interaction of defects,

dimensional changes, property changes due to irradiation,

radiation damage in fuels and fuel cladding integrity.

NUCE 631 MSc in Nuclear Engineering Thesis (12-0-12)Prerequisites: Completion of MSc in Nuclear Engineering

program core courses and approval of the MSc in Nuclear

Engineering program chair.

Each student will undertake a major individual thesis

work in the area of Nuclear Engineering. The student

will demonstrate a high level of understanding and

specialization in the thesis area by undertaking a specific

item of research. Each student will develop their

thesis work schedule, technical writing, and technical

presentation skills by delivering three documentations

and presentations as follows: Thesis Proposal and Initial

Presentation, Progress Report and Interim Presentation,

and Thesis and Final Presentation.

NUCE 701 Advanced Computational Methods of Particle Transport (4-0-4)Prerequisite: NUCE 601, NUCE 602, NUCE 603, NUCE

604, and NUCE 605, or equivalent

The course discusses neutral particle interactions and

related cross sections, Linear Boltzmann equation

in forward and adjoint forms and their applications,

perturbation and variational techniques for particle transport

problems, different numerical methods for solving the

linear Boltzmann equation and limitations of these methods

for solving real-life problems. This course also introduces

the Monte Carlo techniques and their applications in

solving particle transport problems. The Monte Carlo

concepts discussed are: random processes, random

number generation techniques, fundamental formulation

of Monte Carlo, sampling procedures, and fundamentals of

probability and statistics, non-analog Monte Carlo method,

formulations for different variance reduction techniques,

and tallying procedures. This course also introduces the

students to neutron transport computer codes (stochastic

and deterministic) and their application in nuclear reactor


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core and shielding design.

NUCE 702 Environmental Protection, Detection and Biokinetics (3-1-4)Prerequisite: NUCE 301, NUCE 604/605 and NUCE 623 or

equivalent

This course will help the student build up/enhance their

existing knowledge in nuclear physics, radiation physics,

as well as the physics of detection and measurements. In

this course, the student will explore and investigate the

types of radiation that may be present in the human body,

in food, and in the environment, and will research novel

methods in detecting them.

The student will use the state of the art radiation

equipment/detectors present in the laboratories to analyze

data collected from environmental samples, be it land,

water or air and to try to establish systematical methods

to analyze them. The student will be introduced to models

that assist in the study and understanding of the radiation

passage, behavior, preference, retention, and clearance, in

different parts of the human body and will be encouraged

to build his/her model to emulate the biokinetics of

radiation in the body.

NUCE 703 Aging Management of Nuclear Materials (3-1-4)Prerequisite: NUCE 602 or equivalent

This course provides an understanding of material aging

and degradation in nuclear power plant environments:

General and localized corrosion of metallic and concrete

structures; Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of the primary

and secondary components; Irradiation assisted stress

corrosion cracking (IASCC) of reactor vessel internals;

Radiation embrittlement of reactor vessel. The proposed

degradation mechanisms and mechanical, material, and

environmental factors controlling the aging and degradation

will be presented. Considering the previous operation

experience in other nuclear power plants, the aging

management of APR 1400 nuclear plants over the design

life is discussed.

NUCE 704 Selected Topics in Nuclear Engineering(3-1-4)Prerequisite: NUCE601, NUCE602, NUCE603, NUCE604,

and NUCE605, or equivalent

This course provide students with practical knowledge of

the requirements and principles of nuclear safety regulation

and safety justification to ensure safe operation and

supervision of the reactor plant through safety analysis

report (design control document). Nuclear Power Plant

has various safety issues with many components. Design

Control Documents covers most of the safety issues. This

course consist of seven selected safety topics which are

reactor physics, thermodynamics, I&C, reactor system,

severe accident, material and radiation safety. All nuclear

engineering faculty will teach this course according to their

expertise in each topic.

ROBOTICS

ROBO 633 Machine Vision and Image Understanding (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MATH 312 Complex Variables and

Transforms (or equivalent), ENGR 112 Introduction to

Computing (or equivalent), and ELCE 302 Signal Processing

(or equivalent)

The course covers the fundamental principles of machine

vision and image processing techniques. This includes

multiple view geometry and probabilistic techniques as

related to applications in the scope of robotic and machine

vision and image processing by introducing concepts such

as segmentation and grouping, matching, classification and

recognition, and motion estimation.

ROBO 650 Autonomous Robotic Systems (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MATH 312 Complex variables and


Computing (or equivalent), and AERO 350 Dynamic

Systems and Control, or ELCE 344 Feedback Control

Systems, or MECH 350 Dynamic Systems and Control (or

equivalent)

The course addresses some of the main aspects of

autonomous robotic systems. This includes artificial

intelligence, algorithms, and robotics for the design

and practice of intelligent robotic systems. Planning

algorithms in the presence of kinematic and dynamic

constraints, and integration of sensory data will also be

discussed.

ROBO 651 Modeling and Control of Robotic Systems (3-0-3)Pre-Requisite: MATH 312 Complex variables and


Computing (or equivalent), and AERO 350 Dynamic

Systems and Control, or ELCE 344 Feedback Control

Systems, or MECH 350 Dynamic Systems and Control (or

equivalent)

The course covers the theory and practice of the modeling

and control of robotic devices. This includes kinematics,

statics and dynamics of robots. Impedance control and

robot programming will also be covered. Different case-

studies will be presented to support hands-on experiments.

ROBO 701 Control of Robotic Systems (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Engineering Mathematics and Computation.

To provide a fundamental basis for advanced practice and

for research in the modelling and control of robotic devices.

To enable students to learn and apply advanced concepts

of robot control through self-study of the relevant literature.

Topics covered include Basic concepts and tools for the

analysis, design, and control of robotic mechanisms,

Kinematics, statics and dynamics of robotic Systems,


Trajectory planning based on mechanics, and Control of

robotic systems.

ROBO 702 Cognitive Robotics (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Engineering Mathematics and Computation

To provide students with an advanced treatment of

autonomous systems, how cognitive systems acquire

information about the external world through learning

and association of interrelationships between the

observed world and their contextual frames. To learn how

robotics cognitive systems can be designed to produce

appropriate responses that make them more intelligent

and autonomous. Topics covered include Introduction to

Cognitive Robotics, Robot Navigation, Representation

of 3D Space and Sensor Modeling within Probabilistic

Framework, Probabilistic Modelling for Robotic Perception,

and Sensing and Mapping.

ROBO 703 Robotic Perception (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Engineering Mathematics, Computation and

Signal Processing Fundamentals

To provide students with knowledge in the principles and

practices of quantitative perception for robotic devices.

To study both sensing devices and algorithms that

emulates perception and intelligent systems. Learn to

critically examine the sensing requirements of typical real

world robotic applications. To acquire competences for

development of computational models for autonomous

robotic systems. Topics covered include Perception

Processes and Sensor Technologies, Sensor Sensing,

Sensor, Representations and 3D Mapping, Vision and

Geometric Models for Image Formation, Monocular,

Multi-ocular Image Geometry and 3D Vision, Visual

Segmentation and Image Analysis, Perception and

Computation of 2D and 3D Motion, Haptic Systems and

Applications, Biological Basics of Haptic Perception,

Internal Structure of Haptic Systems, Control of Haptic

Systems, and Kinematic Design of Haptic Systems.

ROBO 704 Selected Topics in Robotics (4-0-4)Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval of the

Program Chair






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Full-timeFaculty andAcademicStaff


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AABOSALEM, YOUSEF, M.Sc., Jordan University, Jordan,

1994; Lecturer in Mathematics.

ABUALHAOL, IBRAHIM, Ph.D., University of Mississippi,

USA, 2008; Assistant Professor of Communication

Engineering.

ABU SHAMALEH, TAGHREED, M.Sc., National Center

for Plasma Science and Technology (NCPST), Dublin City

University (DCU), Ireland, 2010; Lecturer in Physics.

ADDAD, YACINE, Ph.D., University of Manchester, UK,

2005; Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering.

AHMED, MOHAMED WAGIALLA, Ph.D., University of

Mississippi USA. 1994; Associate Professor of Arabic and

Islamic Studies.

AJHAR, HAKIM, Ph.D., McGill University, Canada, 2000;

Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies and Humanities.

AL-AHMAD, HUSSAIN, Ph.D., University of Leeds, UK,

1984; Professor of Electronic Engineering.

AL-ARAJI, SALEH, Ph.D., University of Wales-Swansea,

UK, 1972; Professor of Communication Engineering.

ALAZZAM, ANAS, Ph.D., Concordia University, Montreal,

Canada, 2010; Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

AL-DWEIK, ARAFAT, Ph.D., Cleveland State University,

USA, 2001; Associate Professor of Communication

Engineering.

AL-HAMMADI, YOUSOF, Ph.D., The University of

Nottingham, UK, 2010; Assistant Professor of Computer

Engineering.

AL-HOMOUZ, DIRAR, Ph.D., University of Houston, USA,

2007; Assistant Professor of Physics.

AL-KHATEEB, ASHRAF, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame,

USA, 2010; Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering.

AL-MUALLA, MOHAMMED, Ph.D. University of

Bristol, UK, 2000; Senior Vice President, Research and

Development and Interim Provost.

AL-MUHAIRI, HASSAN, Ph.D., University of Essex, UK,

2010; Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering.

AL-SAFAR, HABIBA, Ph.D., University of Western

Australia, Australia, 2011; Assistant Professor of

Biomedical Engineering.

AL-SAMAHI , SAMER, Ph.D., Newcastle University, UK,


AL-QUTAYRI, MAHMOUD, Ph.D., University of Bath, UK,

1992; Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Professor

of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

ALI, NAZAR THAMER, Ph.D., University of Bradford, UK,

1991; Associate Professor of Electronic Engineering.

ARNESEN, INGRID, M.A., TESOL, SUNY Stony Brook,

USA,1980; MA English, UC Davis, CA, USA; 1982; Senior

Lecturer in English.

BBAEK, JOON SANG, Ph.D., Monash University, Australia,

2004; Assistant Professor of Information Security.

BALAWI, SHADI, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, USA,

2007; Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering.

BALINT, DENNIS, Ed.D., Temple University, USA, 2010;

Assistant Professor of English.

BARADA, HASSAN, Ph.D., Louisiana State University,

USA, 1989; Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and

Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

BAWA’ANEH, MUHAMMAD, Ph.D., University of Essex,

UK, 1999; Assistant Professor of Physics.

BAZZI, EMAD, Ph.D., University of Sydney, Australia,

2003; Assistant Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies.

BEELEY, PHILIP, Ph.D., McGill University, Canada, 1981;

Professor of Practice and Program Chair, Nuclear Engineering.

BENTIBA, AHMED, M.Sc., University of Moncton, Canada

1989; Senior Lecturer in Computer Engineering.

BHASKAR, HARISH, Ph.D., Loughborough University, UK,


BSOUL, LABEEB, Ph.D., McGill University, Canada, 2003;

Associate Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies.

BURNS, PHYLLIS, M.A., Glasgow University, UK, 1975;

Senior Lecturer in English.

BURTON, THOMAS, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania,

USA, 1967; Professor and Chair Aerospace Engineering.

BYON, YOUNG-JI, Ph.D., University of Toronto, Canada,

2011; Assistant Professor of Civil Infrastructure and

Environmental Engineering.

CCHARLES, LORRAINE, M.A., Staffordshire University, UK,

2009; Lecturer in English.

CHENG, DENIS, M.A, TEFL/TESL, 1980, M.A.,

Instructional Design and Technologies, 1999, San Francisco

State University, USA; Senior Lecturer in English.

CHRISTOFOROU, NICOLAS, Ph.D., Duke University,

Durham NC, USA, 2005; Assistant Professor of Biomedical

Engineering.

CHO, NAM ZIN, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley,

USA, 1980; Professor of Nuclear Engineering.

DDAWOOD, ALI, Ph.D., University of Essex, UK, 1999;

Associate Professor of Communication Engineering.

DIAS, JORGE, Ph.D., University of Coimbra, Portugal, 1994;

Professor of Robotics and Electrical and Computer Engineering.

FULL-TIME FACULTY ANDACADEMIC STAFF

EEL-KHASAWNEH, BASHAR, Ph.D., University of Illinois

at Urbana-Champaign, 1998, USA; Associate Professor of

Practice in Mechanical Engineering

EL-KHAZALI, REYAD, Ph.D., Purdue University, USA,


EL-KORK, NAYLA, Ph.D., Universite de Lyon, France,


EL-NAGGAR, MOHAMMED ISMAIL, Ph.D., University

of Manitoba, Canada, 1983; Professor of Electronics;

Chair of Electronic and Computer Engineering; Director of

Semiconductor Research Center, Abu Dhabi.

ELSAWI, MOHAMED, Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin,

USA, 2001; Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering.

ELAYNE, IMAD, M.Sc., University of Texas at San

Antonio,USA, 2002; Lecturer in Mathematics.

FFREIMUTH, HILDA, M.A., University of Southern

Queensland, Australia, 2006; Senior Lecturer in English.

GGAN, DONGMING, Ph.D., Beijing University of Posts and

Telecommunications, China, 2009; Postdoctoral Fellow:

Robotics.

GAWANMEH, AMJAD, Ph.D., Concordia University,

Canada, 2008; Assistant Professor of Computer

Engineering.

GUNDUZ, MUSTAFA, Ph.D., Georgia Institute of

Technology, USA, 2010; Postdoctoral Fellow: Aerospace

Engineering.

HHALL, KATHERINE, Ph.D., Virginia Tech, USA, 2001;

Assistant Professor of English.

HASSAN, JAMAL, Ph.D., University of Waterloo, Canada,


HITT, GEORGE W., Ph.D., Michigan State University, USA,


HOLLIDAY, LUCIA, M.Ed., University of Maryland, College

Park, USA, 2003, Lecturer in English.

IIRAQI, YOUSSEF, Ph.D., Universite’ de Montreal, Canada,

2003; Associate Professor of Computer Engineering.

ISAKOVIC, ABDEL, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, USA,

2003; Associate Professor of Physics.

JJAYARAMAN, RAJA, Ph.D., Texas Tech University,

USA, 2008; Assistant Professor of Industrial and Systems

Engineering.

JEONG, YONG HOON, Ph.D., Korea Advanced Institute of

Science and Technology , Korea, 2003; Assistant Professor

of Nuclear Engineering.

JEONG, YOUNG-SEON, Ph.D., Rutgers University,

Piscataway, USA, 2011; Postdoctoral Fellow of Industrial

and Systems Engineering.

JIMAA, SHIHAB, Ph.D., Loughborough University, UK,

1989; Associate Professor of Communication Engineering.

KKANG, HYUN GOOK, Ph.D., Korea Advanced Institute of

Science and Technology, Korea, 1999; Assistant Professor

of Nuclear Engineering.

KARA, KURSAT, Ph.D., Old Dominion University,

Norfolk, VA, USA, 2008; Assistant Professor of Aerospace

Engineering.

KARA, MUALLA, M.Sc., Marmara University, Turkey,

2004; Lecturer in Chemistry.

KHALAF, KINDA, Ph.D., Ohio State University, USA, 1998;

Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering.

KHAN, FAISAL, Ph.D., Portland State University, USA,

2009; Assistant Professor of Mathematics.

KHAN, TAUFIQUAR, Ph.D., University of Southern

California, USA, 2000; Associate Professor of Mathematics.

KHANDOKTER, AHSAN, Ph.D., Muroran Institute

of Technology, Japan, 2004; Assistant Professor of


KIBURZ, CLAUDIA, M.Sc., (TESOL), State University of

New York, University Centre at Albany,USA, 1992; Lecturer

in English.

KIM, BYUNG KOO, Ph.D., California Institute of Technology,

USA, 1972; Senior Research Fellow, Nuclear Engineering.

KNIGHT, GILLIAN, B.A.(Honours),Exeter University, UK,

1976; Senior Lecturer in English.

KNOWLING, JEFFREY, M.A., Applied Linguistics,

Northeastern Illinois University, USA, 1997; Senior Lecturer

in English.

KONG, PENG-YONG, Ph.D., National University of

Singapore, Singapore, 2002; Assistant Professor of

Electrical and Computer Engineering.

LLAURSEN, TOD A., Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering,

Stanford University, USA, 1992; Professor of Mechanical

Engineering and President.

LEE, SUNG MUN, Ph.D., Texas A & M University, USA,

2005; Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering.

LESEELLEUR, THOMAS PATRICK, PGCE - University of

Sunderland, UK, 2006; Senior Lecturer in English.

LI, YUANQING, Ph.D., Technical Institute of Physics and

Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, 2007;

Postdoctoral Fellow: Aerospace Engineering.

LIAO, KIN, Ph.D., Virginia Tech University, USA, 1995;

Professor of Aerospace Engineering.


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LUCERO-BRYAN, Joel, Ph.D., New Mexico State

University, USA, 2010; Assistant Professor of

Mathematics.

MMAALOUF, MAHER, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma –

Norman, USA, 2009; Assistant Professor of Industrial and

Systems Engineering.

MALKAWI, ABEER, M.Sc., University of Jordan, Jordan,

2000; Lecturer in Computer Science.

MARTIN, THOMAS, Ph.D., Royal Holloway, University of

London, UK, 2004; Assistant Professor of Cryptography.

MEBARKI, RAFIK, Ph.D., IRISA/INRIA Rennes, France,

2010; Postdoctoral Fellow: Robotics.

MEZHER, KAHTAN, Ph.D., University of Bradford, UK,


MIZOUNI, RABEB, Ph.D., Concordia University, Canada,

2007; Assistant Professor of Software Engineering.

MOHAMMAD, BAKER, University Of Texas at Austin,

USA, 2008; Associate Professor of Electronic Engineering.

MOORE, NICOLAS, Ph.D., University of Liverpool, UK,

2010; Senior Lecturer in English and Humanities.

MORAN, VALENTINE, M.A., University of East Anglia, UK,


MUBARAK, KHALED, Ph.D., Colorado State University,

USA, 2003; Associate Professor of Communication

Engineering.

MUGHRABI, ASMA, M.Sc., University of Jordan, 2005;

Lecturer in Mathematics.

MUHAIDAT, SAMI, Ph.D., University of Waterloo, Canada,

2006; Associate Professor of Communication Engineering

NNO, HEE CHEON, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of

Technology, USA, 1983; Professor of Nuclear Engineering.

OOLIMAT, MUHAMAD, Ph.D., University of North Texas,

USA, 1996; Associate Professor of International and Civil

Security.

OSTROWSKA, SABINA, M.A., University of Nijmegen,

The Netherlands, 2003; Lecturer in English.

OTROK, HADI, Ph.D., Concordia University, Canada, 2008;

Associate Professor of Computer Engineering.

PPENG-YONG KONG, PhD., National University of

Singapore, Singapore, 2002; Assistant Professor: Electrical

& Computer Engineering.

PHOENIX, SIMON, Ph.D., Imperial College, London, UK,

1990; Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer

Engineering.

QQATTAN, ISSAM, Ph.D., Northwestern University, USA,

2005; Associate Professor of Physics.

RREZEQ, MOHAMMED, Ph.D., University of Ottawa,

Canada, 2002; Assistant Professor of Physics.

RODRÍGUEZ-MARTÍNEZ, Alejandro, Ph.D., Universidad de

Sevilla, Spain, 2007; Assistant Professor of Mathematics.

ROSS, JULIE MARIE, M.Ed. University of Southern

Queensland, Australia, 2003; Senior Lecturer in English.

SSALAH, KHALED, Ph.D., Illinois Institute of

Technology,USA, 2000; Associate Professor of Computer

Engineering

SALEH, HANI, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, USA,

2009; Assistant Pofessor of Electronic and Computer

Engineering

SEMPEK, BENJAMIN, M.A., The University of Northern

Iowa, USA, 1996; Senior Lecturer in English.

SENEVIRATNE, LAKMAL, Ph.D., Kings College, London,

UK,1985;Associate Provost for Research and Graduate

Studies and Professor of Mechanical Engineering.

SHARIF, BAYAN, Ph.D. University of Ulster, N. Ireland,

1988,; Dean and Professor, College of Engineering.

SHOUFAN, ABDULHADI, Ph.D., Technische Universitaet

Darmstadt, Germany, 2007; Assistant Professor ECE and

Information Security.

SHUBAIR, RAED, Ph.D., University of Waterloo, Canada,

1993; Professor of Communication Engineering.

SINGH, SHAKTI, Ph.D., Purdue University, USA, 2010;

Assistant Professor of Electronic Engineering.

SIVASANKARAN, ANOOP, Ph.D., Glasgow Caledonian

University, UK, 2010; Assistant Professor of Mathematics

SLUZEK, ANDRZEJ; Warsaw University of Technology,

Poland, 1990; Associate Professor of Electrical and

Computer Engineering.

TTAHA, KAMAL, Ph.D. University of Texas at Arlington,

USA, 2010; Assistant Professor of Software Engineering.

TEO, JEREMY, Ph.D., National University of Singapore,

Singapore, 2008; Assistant Professor of Biomedical

Engineering

THORNE, CHRISTINE, M.A., Bangor University, North

Wales, UK, 1991; Senior Lecturer in English.

UUMER, REHAN, Ph.D., University of Auckland, New

Zealand, 2008; Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering.

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VVALLERY, HEIKE, Ph.D., Technische Universität München

(TUM), Munich, Germany, 2009; Assistant Professor of


VESTRI, ELENA, M.A., University of South Florida, USA,


WWERGHI, NAOUFEL, Ph.D., University of Strasbourg,

France, 1996; Associate Professor of Computer Engineering.

WERUAGA, LUIS, Ph.D., Polytechnic University of Madrid,

Spain, 1994, Associate Professor of Electronic Engineering.

YYAPICI, MURAT KAYA, Ph.D., Texas A&M University-

College Station, TX, USA, 2009; Assistant Professor of

Electronic Engineering.

YEUN, CHAN YEOB, Ph.D., Royal Holloway, University

of London, UK, 2000; Assistant Professor of Computer

Engineering.

YI, YONGSUN, Ph.D., Tohoku University, Japan, 1995;

Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering.

YOON, HO JOON, Ph.D., KAIST, Korea, 2010; Postdoctoral

Fellow: Nuclear Engineering.

ZZAKI, RACHAD, Ph.D., Pierre et Marie Curie University,

France, 2007; Assistant Professor of Mathematics.

ZAKI, WAEL, Ph.D., Ecole Polytechnique, Paris, France,

2006; Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering.

ZEMERLY, MOHAMED-JAMAL, Ph.D., University of

Birmingham, UK, 1989; Associate Professor of Computer

Engineering.